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KARTIKEY DEV SINGH
rime Minister Nar-
endra Modi has
once again demon-
strated unwavering
resolve in putting
India’s national interest
above all else, even at poten-
tial personal or political cost.
His recent visits to China and
Japan reflect not just global
outreach, but a carefully cal-
ibrated diplomatic vision that
echoes his enduring promise
to the nation: “Main desh
nahi jhukne dunga” (I will
not let the nation bow down).
Modi’s ability to stand firm
against global pressures
while expanding India’s in-
fluence illustrates a leader
who is reshaping India’s
global identity with courage,
foresight, and unmatched
strategic acumen. He has not
only propelled internal de-
velopment but also raised
India’s stature globally, en-
suring that India is now seen
as an emerging powerhouse
of stability, innovation, and
diplomacy.
Modi has seized a diplo-
matic opening created by
what many view as a strate-
gic misstep by US President
Donald Trump. As the US
President distances tradi-
tional allies with his rhetoric
and unpredictability, Modi
is forging a new global alli-
ance rooted in economic co-
operation, tech collabora-
tion, and strategic autonomy.
By positioning India as a
stable and forward-looking
partner, Modi is capitalizing
on the geopolitical vacuum,
turning Trump’s ‘self-goal’
into an opportunity to ele-
vate India’s global standing.
Modi’s recent participa-
tion in the Shanghai Coop-
eration Organisation (SCO)
Summit held in Tianjin,
China, was a case in point
where he was accorded a
grand and ceremonial wel-
come by President Xi Jin-
ping. At the summit, Modi
took center stage with a firm
message against terrorism,
demanding accountability
for cross-border attacks and
urging SCO nations to aban-
don double standards. In bi-
lateral meetings, particularly
with President Xi and Presi-
dent Vladimir Putin, Modi
underlined India’s vision of
shared development and
strategic autonomy, making
it clear that India’s growth is
not in isolation but deeply
interlinked with regional
and global progress.
A striking moment came
when Modi and Putin trav-
elled together in the same
vehicle to their meeting — a
gesture symbolizing deep
strategic trust. With Xi,
Modi spoke candidly about
maintaining peace at the
borders as a cornerstone for
any meaningful bilateral
progress. Importantly, both
leaders acknowledged that
India and China must act as
development partners, not
rivals, sending a clear signal
of maturity and balance in
regional diplomacy.
Prior to the China leg,
Modi had flown to Japan,
where he received yet an-
other grand welcome from
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishi-
ba. The visit culminated in a
¥10 trillion ($68 billion) in-
vestment agreement, span-
ning advanced technology,
defence cooperation, clean
energy, and a joint mission
for Chandrayaan-5. Riding
the Shinkansen bullet train
and engaging directly with
Japanese industry leaders,
Modi showcased India as a
credible, futuristic invest-
ment hub.
Notably, Modi has sent a
clear rebuke to US President
Donald Trump, who has
ramped up tariff bullying.
Without resorting to aggres-
sion, Modi strategically ig-
nored multiple calls from
Trump, asserting India’s
sovereignty without theat-
rics. Instead, by quietly
building coalitions with
global powers, Modi has de-
livered what many call a
diplomatic ‘bloody nose’ to
Washington’s coercive tac-
tics — all while maintaining
India’s dignity and develop-
mental momentum.
In a world marred by
transactional diplomacy,
Narendra Modi’s principled
leadership is emerging as a
model of strength tempered
with restraint. India is no
longer a silent observer on
the global stage—it is, under
Modi, a decisive force for
stability, growth, and global
cooperation.
MODI FORGES NEW
GLOBAL ALLIANCE,
COURTESY TRUMP’S ‘SELF-GOAL’!
stable and forward-looking regional diplomacy. cooperation.
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KARTIKEY DEV SINGH
rime Minister Nar-
endra Modi has
once again demon-
strated unwavering
resolve in putting
India’s national interest
above all else, even at poten-
tial personal or political cost.
His recent visits to China and
Japan reflect not just global
outreach, but a carefully cal-
ibrated diplomatic vision that
echoes his enduring promise
to the nation: “Main desh
nahi jhukne dunga” (I will
not let the nation bow down).
Modi’s ability to stand firm
against global pressures
while expanding India’s in-
fluence illustrates a leader
who is reshaping India’s
global identity with courage,
foresight, and unmatched
strategic acumen. He has not
only propelled internal de-
velopment but also raised
India’s stature globally, en-
suring that India is now seen
as an emerging powerhouse
of stability, innovation, and
diplomacy.
Modi has seized a diplo-
matic opening created by
what many view as a strate-
gic misstep by US President
Donald Trump. As the US
President distances tradi-
tional allies with his rhetoric
and unpredictability, Modi
is forging a new global alli-
ance rooted in economic co-
operation, tech collabora-
tion, and strategic autonomy.
By positioning India as a
stable and forward-looking
partner, Modi is capitalizing
on the geopolitical vacuum,
turning Trump’s ‘self-goal’
into an opportunity to ele-
vate India’s global standing.
Modi’s recent participa-
tion in the Shanghai Coop-
eration Organisation (SCO)
Summit held in Tianjin,
China, was a case in point
where he was accorded a
grand and ceremonial wel-
come by President Xi Jin-
ping. At the summit, Modi
took center stage with a firm
message against terrorism,
demanding accountability
for cross-border attacks and
urging SCO nations to aban-
don double standards. In bi-
lateral meetings, particularly
with President Xi and Presi-
dent Vladimir Putin, Modi
underlined India’s vision of
shared development and
strategic autonomy, making
it clear that India’s growth is
not in isolation but deeply
interlinked with regional
and global progress.
A striking moment came
when Modi and Putin trav-
elled together in the same
vehicle to their meeting — a
gesture symbolizing deep
strategic trust. With Xi,
Modi spoke candidly about
maintaining peace at the
borders as a cornerstone for
any meaningful bilateral
progress. Importantly, both
leaders acknowledged that
India and China must act as
development partners, not
rivals, sending a clear signal
of maturity and balance in
regional diplomacy.
Prior to the China leg,
Modi had flown to Japan,
where he received yet an-
other grand welcome from
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishi-
ba. The visit culminated in a
¥10 trillion ($68 billion) in-
vestment agreement, span-
ning advanced technology,
defence cooperation, clean
energy, and a joint mission
for Chandrayaan-5. Riding
the Shinkansen bullet train
and engaging directly with
Japanese industry leaders,
Modi showcased India as a
credible, futuristic invest-
ment hub.
Notably, Modi has sent a
clear rebuke to US President
Donald Trump, who has
ramped up tariff bullying.
Without resorting to aggres-
sion, Modi strategically ig-
nored multiple calls from
Trump, asserting India’s
sovereignty without theat-
rics. Instead, by quietly
building coalitions with
global powers, Modi has de-
livered what many call a
diplomatic ‘bloody nose’ to
Washington’s coercive tac-
tics — all while maintaining
India’s dignity and develop-
mental momentum.
In a world marred by
transactional diplomacy,
Narendra Modi’s principled
leadership is emerging as a
model of strength tempered
with restraint. India is no
longer a silent observer on
the global stage—it is, under
Modi, a decisive force for
stability, growth, and global
cooperation.
MODI FORGES NEW
GLOBAL ALLIANCE,
COURTESY TRUMP’S ‘SELF-GOAL’!
stable and forward-looking regional diplomacy. cooperation.
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FROM OIL TO HYDROGEN:
A GLOBAL SHIFT
or much of
the 20th cen-
tury, global
energy domi-
nance was
defined by oil. Saudi Ara-
bia?s influence did not come
from population size or
military might but from its
command over the resource
that powered industries,
transport, and growth
worldwide. In the 21st cen-
tury, as the world pivots
away from fossil fuels and
accelerates climate action,
the question is being asked
once again: who will control
the fuel of the future ? hy-
drogen?
Hydrogen has emerged
as the centerpiece of cli-
mate diplomacy. The EU is
investing billions in green
hydrogen to reduce de-
pendence on Russian gas
and meet carbon neutrality
targets. Resource-poor Ja-
pan and South Korea see
hydrogen as central to their
energy security. Middle
East oil majors are shifting
to hydrogen and ammonia
exports, creating a once-in-
a-century chance for India
to become a net energy ex-
porter. If oil shaped Saudi
Arabia?s rise, hydrogen
could define India?s.
WHY INDIA, WHY NOW?
India has always been on the
wrong side of the fossil fuel
equation, importing more
than 80% of its crude oil and
much of its gas. That de-
pendency has left it vulner-
able to price shocks, geopo-
litical crises, and supply
disruptions. But the hydro-
gen economy presents a re-
versal of history.
Unlike fossil fuels, where
reserves are geographically
concentrated, hydrogen pro-
duction depends primarily
on renewable energy ? and
India has some of the best
conditions in the world.
With over 300 sunny days a
year, rapidly declining solar
and wind tariffs, and an am-
bitious target of 500 GW of
renewable capacity by 2030,
India has the raw ingredi-
ents to produce the world?s
cheapest hydrogen.
Green ammonia (NH3),
hydrogen combined with
nitrogen, is the most trada-
ble form using existing
transport infrastructure. By
2030, if India lowers green
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it could export green ammo-
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competing Saudi Arabia,
Oman, Chile, and China.
Cheap, abundant hydrogen
would also revolutionize
domestic industries?steel,
cement, fertilizers, mobili-
ty?while shielding them
from the EU?s Carbon Bor-
der Adjustment Mechanism
(CBAM).
INDIA?S COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGES
l Scale of renewables: Al-
ready 180+ GW installed,
on course for 500 GW by
2030.
l Geography: Ports like
Mundra, Vizag, and Tuti-
corin can be developed
into global ammonia ex-
port hubs.
l Labour costs: Construc-
tion and operations are
significantly cheaper
than in developed econo-
mies.
l Domestic market: India?s
vast steel, cement, and
fertilizer sectors ensure a
steady base demand
alongside exports.
LEARNING FROM
THE OIL AGE
Saudi Arabia?s rise wasn?t
accidental. It built refining
capacity, shipping fleets,
storage terminals, and long-
term supply agreements.
India must replicate this for
hydrogen: scale up electro-
lysers, invest in storage and
pipelines, forge green ship-
ping ties, secure long-term
contracts. Cheap renewa-
bles alone won?t suffice.
CHALLENGES TO
OVERCOME
The path is promising but
not without hurdles: Policy
uncertainty undermines in-
vestor confidence; tech-
nology dependence must
be reduced by scaling do-
mestic manufacturing of
electrolysers; global com-
petition is intensifying
with Saudi Arabia, Aus-
tralia, and Chile already
signing billion-dollar
offtake agreements; infra-
structure readiness, par-
ticularly export terminals
and pipelines, must be ur-
gently built.
DOMESTIC BENEFITS
BEYOND EXPORTS
Hydrogen exports offer
more than foreign ex-
change: enhanced energy
security, millions of green
jobs, industrial competitive-
ness by avoiding CBAM
tariffs, and climate leader-
ship, positioning India as a
solutions provider.
LEADERSHIP
IMPERATIVE
This is not a reform that can
be left to fragmented line
ministries. It must be a
Prime Minister-led national
mission, akin to the IT revo-
lution, the civil nuclear deal,
or the National Solar Mis-
sion. A National Hydrogen
Export Mission, with em-
powered authority, sover-
eign guarantees, and diplo-
matic focus, is critical. Only
top-level leadership can
overcome bureaucratic silos
and deliver a coherent
framework.
THE DECISIVE DECADE
India?s hydrogen window is
narrow. In the next 5?7
years, Europe and Asia are
securing long-term con-
tracts while Saudi Arabia
and Australia race ahead.
With clarity, competitive-
ness, and conviction, India
can become the world?s
cheapest, most reliable
green ammonia supplier by
2030, emerging as a net en-
ergy exporter with real geo-
political leverage.
CONCLUSION
The fossil fuel age left India
dependent and vulnerable.
The hydrogen age offers the
opposite: a chance to lead.
By reducing costs, unlock-
ing global capital, and build-
ing strong partnerships, In-
dia can power its own
growth while fueling the
world?s clean energy transi-
tion. History rarely offers
second chances. If India acts
boldly now, hydrogen could
be to India what oil was to
Saudi Arabia ? the founda-
tion of global power in the
21st century.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
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Modi reframes SCO, brings
up Pahalgam attack
INDIA AND RUSSIA
REAFFIRM TIES
rime Minister Narendra Modi?s speech at the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
summit was pointed and purposeful. By
highlighting the Pahalgam terror attack, Modi re-
minded the gathering that terrorism continues to cast
its shadow over regional stability. His remarks, made
in the presence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif, were a deliberate message that the scourge
cannot be sidestepped in diplomatic forums. Label-
ling the attack as a ?challenge to humanity?, Modi
underlined the moral dimension of the fight against
terror, stressing that it transcends borders or politics.
Equally significant was his reframing of the SCO
as ?Security, Connectivity and Opportunity?. In do-
ing so, Modi sought to broaden the forum?s vision:
combating terror, enhancing regional links, and un-
locking growth. Yet, the sharpest thrust lay in his
insistence that terrorism must be opposed ?in all its
forms and manifestations?. This assertion exposes
the duplicity of nations that attempt to justify or shel-
ter extremist forces. The SCO must translate such
rhetoric into collective resolve and concrete action.
P
he image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
seated in Vladimir Putin?s armoured limou-
sine was far more than a symbolic gesture of
camaraderie. It underscored the resilience of the India-
Russia partnership at a time of shifting global align-
ments. Following a 55-minute bilateral meeting,
Modi?s assertion that India and Russia ?stand side by
side in difficult times? carried unmistakable weight.
The message was directed not only to Moscow but
also to Washington: New Delhi is unwilling to yield
to pressure from Donald Trump on curbing Russian
oil imports.
India?s stance re-
flects a strategic tilt
towards a Eurasian
bloc when ties with
the United States are
facing rough weather
over tariffs. Despite
the 25 % punitive tax
on its exports to the
US, New Delhi has
no intention of aban-
doning its longstand-
ing energy and de-
fence links with Mos-
cow. Modi-Putin op-
tics signal steady ties,
may prompt Wash-
ington rethink.
For Trump, the im-
age serves as a re-
minder that unilateral
sanctions cannot dic-
tate India?s choices.
For Moscow, it rein-
forces India?s value
as a trusted partner amid its confrontations with the
West. For India, the encounter reaffirms the principle
of strategic autonomy?a cornerstone of its foreign
policy under EAM S. Jaishankar. While such balanc-
ing comes with challenges, India is prepared. Walk-
ing a fine line between Washington and Moscow
requires diplomatic agility & deft economic manage-
ment. Modi?s ride with Putin signals India will pursue
its national interests, unshaken by external pressure.
T
Following a
55-minute bilateral
meeting, Modi?s
assertion that India
and Russia ?stand
side by side in
difficult times?
carried
unmistakable
weight. The message
was directed not only
to Moscow but also
to Washington: New
Delhi is unwilling to
yield to pressure
from Donald Trump
on curbing Russian
oil imports
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Spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir
Khan Muttaqi today. Expressed our condolences
at the loss of lives in the earthquake. Conveyed
that India has delivered 1000 family tents today in
Kabul. 15 tonnes of food material is also being immediately
moved by Indian Mission from Kabul to Kunar. Further
relief material will be sent from India starting tomorrow.
Wish early recovery of those injured. India stands by
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Pleasure meeting Shri B Surendran
ji, All-India Organising Secretary,
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. He had
valuable suggestions for the welfare
and well-being of Mid-day meal workers,
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BUILDING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
A STRATEGIC VISION FOR INDIA
A GLOBAL SHIFT
or much of
the 20th cen-
tury, global
energy domi-
nance was
defined by oil. Saudi Ara-
bia?s influence did not come
from population size or
military might but from its
command over the resource
that powered industries,
transport, and growth
worldwide. In the 21st cen-
tury, as the world pivots
away from fossil fuels and
accelerates climate action,
the question is being asked
once again: who will control
the fuel of the future ? hy-
drogen?
Hydrogen has emerged
as the centerpiece of cli-
mate diplomacy. The EU is
investing billions in green
hydrogen to reduce de-
pendence on Russian gas
and meet carbon neutrality
targets. Resource-poor Ja-
pan and South Korea see
hydrogen as central to their
energy security. Middle
East oil majors are shifting
to hydrogen and ammonia
exports, creating a once-in-
a-century chance for India
to become a net energy ex-
porter. If oil shaped Saudi
Arabia?s rise, hydrogen
could define India?s.
WHY INDIA, WHY NOW?
India has always been on the
wrong side of the fossil fuel
equation, importing more
than 80% of its crude oil and
much of its gas. That de-
pendency has left it vulner-
able to price shocks, geopo-
litical crises, and supply
disruptions. But the hydro-
gen economy presents a re-
versal of history.
Unlike fossil fuels, where
reserves are geographically
concentrated, hydrogen pro-
duction depends primarily
on renewable energy ? and
India has some of the best
conditions in the world.
With over 300 sunny days a
year, rapidly declining solar
and wind tariffs, and an am-
bitious target of 500 GW of
renewable capacity by 2030,
India has the raw ingredi-
ents to produce the world?s
cheapest hydrogen.
Green ammonia (NH3),
hydrogen combined with
nitrogen, is the most trada-
ble form using existing
transport infrastructure. By
2030, if India lowers green
HOHFWULFLW\ WR DcN:K
DQGK\GURJHQWRNJ
it could export green ammo-
QLDDW?WRQQHRXW-
competing Saudi Arabia,
Oman, Chile, and China.
Cheap, abundant hydrogen
would also revolutionize
domestic industries?steel,
cement, fertilizers, mobili-
ty?while shielding them
from the EU?s Carbon Bor-
der Adjustment Mechanism
(CBAM).
INDIA?S COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGES
l Scale of renewables: Al-
ready 180+ GW installed,
on course for 500 GW by
2030.
l Geography: Ports like
Mundra, Vizag, and Tuti-
corin can be developed
into global ammonia ex-
port hubs.
l Labour costs: Construc-
tion and operations are
significantly cheaper
than in developed econo-
mies.
l Domestic market: India?s
vast steel, cement, and
fertilizer sectors ensure a
steady base demand
alongside exports.
LEARNING FROM
THE OIL AGE
Saudi Arabia?s rise wasn?t
accidental. It built refining
capacity, shipping fleets,
storage terminals, and long-
term supply agreements.
India must replicate this for
hydrogen: scale up electro-
lysers, invest in storage and
pipelines, forge green ship-
ping ties, secure long-term
contracts. Cheap renewa-
bles alone won?t suffice.
CHALLENGES TO
OVERCOME
The path is promising but
not without hurdles: Policy
uncertainty undermines in-
vestor confidence; tech-
nology dependence must
be reduced by scaling do-
mestic manufacturing of
electrolysers; global com-
petition is intensifying
with Saudi Arabia, Aus-
tralia, and Chile already
signing billion-dollar
offtake agreements; infra-
structure readiness, par-
ticularly export terminals
and pipelines, must be ur-
gently built.
DOMESTIC BENEFITS
BEYOND EXPORTS
Hydrogen exports offer
more than foreign ex-
change: enhanced energy
security, millions of green
jobs, industrial competitive-
ness by avoiding CBAM
tariffs, and climate leader-
ship, positioning India as a
solutions provider.
LEADERSHIP
IMPERATIVE
This is not a reform that can
be left to fragmented line
ministries. It must be a
Prime Minister-led national
mission, akin to the IT revo-
lution, the civil nuclear deal,
or the National Solar Mis-
sion. A National Hydrogen
Export Mission, with em-
powered authority, sover-
eign guarantees, and diplo-
matic focus, is critical. Only
top-level leadership can
overcome bureaucratic silos
and deliver a coherent
framework.
THE DECISIVE DECADE
India?s hydrogen window is
narrow. In the next 5?7
years, Europe and Asia are
securing long-term con-
tracts while Saudi Arabia
and Australia race ahead.
With clarity, competitive-
ness, and conviction, India
can become the world?s
cheapest, most reliable
green ammonia supplier by
2030, emerging as a net en-
ergy exporter with real geo-
political leverage.
CONCLUSION
The fossil fuel age left India
dependent and vulnerable.
The hydrogen age offers the
opposite: a chance to lead.
By reducing costs, unlock-
ing global capital, and build-
ing strong partnerships, In-
dia can power its own
growth while fueling the
world?s clean energy transi-
tion. History rarely offers
second chances. If India acts
boldly now, hydrogen could
be to India what oil was to
Saudi Arabia ? the founda-
tion of global power in the
21st century.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
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Modi reframes SCO, brings
up Pahalgam attack
INDIA AND RUSSIA
REAFFIRM TIES
rime Minister Narendra Modi?s speech at the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
summit was pointed and purposeful. By
highlighting the Pahalgam terror attack, Modi re-
minded the gathering that terrorism continues to cast
its shadow over regional stability. His remarks, made
in the presence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif, were a deliberate message that the scourge
cannot be sidestepped in diplomatic forums. Label-
ling the attack as a ?challenge to humanity?, Modi
underlined the moral dimension of the fight against
terror, stressing that it transcends borders or politics.
Equally significant was his reframing of the SCO
as ?Security, Connectivity and Opportunity?. In do-
ing so, Modi sought to broaden the forum?s vision:
combating terror, enhancing regional links, and un-
locking growth. Yet, the sharpest thrust lay in his
insistence that terrorism must be opposed ?in all its
forms and manifestations?. This assertion exposes
the duplicity of nations that attempt to justify or shel-
ter extremist forces. The SCO must translate such
rhetoric into collective resolve and concrete action.
P
he image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
seated in Vladimir Putin?s armoured limou-
sine was far more than a symbolic gesture of
camaraderie. It underscored the resilience of the India-
Russia partnership at a time of shifting global align-
ments. Following a 55-minute bilateral meeting,
Modi?s assertion that India and Russia ?stand side by
side in difficult times? carried unmistakable weight.
The message was directed not only to Moscow but
also to Washington: New Delhi is unwilling to yield
to pressure from Donald Trump on curbing Russian
oil imports.
India?s stance re-
flects a strategic tilt
towards a Eurasian
bloc when ties with
the United States are
facing rough weather
over tariffs. Despite
the 25 % punitive tax
on its exports to the
US, New Delhi has
no intention of aban-
doning its longstand-
ing energy and de-
fence links with Mos-
cow. Modi-Putin op-
tics signal steady ties,
may prompt Wash-
ington rethink.
For Trump, the im-
age serves as a re-
minder that unilateral
sanctions cannot dic-
tate India?s choices.
For Moscow, it rein-
forces India?s value
as a trusted partner amid its confrontations with the
West. For India, the encounter reaffirms the principle
of strategic autonomy?a cornerstone of its foreign
policy under EAM S. Jaishankar. While such balanc-
ing comes with challenges, India is prepared. Walk-
ing a fine line between Washington and Moscow
requires diplomatic agility & deft economic manage-
ment. Modi?s ride with Putin signals India will pursue
its national interests, unshaken by external pressure.
T
Following a
55-minute bilateral
meeting, Modi?s
assertion that India
and Russia ?stand
side by side in
difficult times?
carried
unmistakable
weight. The message
was directed not only
to Moscow but also
to Washington: New
Delhi is unwilling to
yield to pressure
from Donald Trump
on curbing Russian
oil imports
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Spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir
Khan Muttaqi today. Expressed our condolences
at the loss of lives in the earthquake. Conveyed
that India has delivered 1000 family tents today in
Kabul. 15 tonnes of food material is also being immediately
moved by Indian Mission from Kabul to Kunar. Further
relief material will be sent from India starting tomorrow.
Wish early recovery of those injured. India stands by
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First India Bureau
Kabul
A strong 6.3 magnitude
earthquake rocked east-
ern Afghanistan on Sun-
day, resulting in the death
of over 800 people and
injuring some 2,500 peo-
ple, a Taliban govern-
ment spokesman con-
firmed. According to
figures provided by the
authorities, most of the
casualties were reported
in Kunar province. The
quake, which hit the
country at 11:47 pm, was
centred 27 kilometres (17
miles) east-northeast of
the city of Jalalabad in
Nangarhar province, the
US Geological Survey
said. An aftershock was
also reported on Monday
morning.
?Rescue operations are
still underway there, and
several villages have
been completely de-
stroyed. The figures for
martyrs and injured are
changing. Medical teams
from Kunar, Nangarhar
and the capital Kabul
have arrived in the area,?
said Sharafat Zaman, a
spokesman for the Min-
istry of Public Health.
The Taliban authorities
and UN mobilised rescue
efforts to hard-hit areas.
Military rescue teams
fanned out across the re-
gion, official said, with
over 40 flights carrying
away injured people.
P7
CM ASSESSES RAIN-AFFECTED REGIONS
CM Sharma urges officials to act with urgency & sensitivity
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
M Bhajan Lal
Sharma has re-
affirmed state
govt?s commitment to
fulfilling aspirations of
its 80 million citizens
through transparent and
accountable governance.
Chairing review meet-
ing, Sharma conducted
an in-depth assessment
of relief and rescue op-
erations in regions af-
fected by excessive rain-
fall. He instructed offi-
cials to act with sensitiv-
ity and urgency in pro-
viding all possible assis-
tance to minimize the
loss of life and property.
During the meeting, the
CM held detailed discus-
sions with District Col-
lectors regarding ongo-
ing public safety efforts
in the rain-affected areas,
as well as the availability
of medical services, food
supplies, and other es-
sential commodities. To
ensure that no affected
individual is deprived of
assistance, CM an-
nounced 3-day special
relief campaign from
September 2 in the rain-
affected areas.
P8
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
In a pioneering exercise
in artificial rainfall, a
team of weather scien-
tists and representatives
from ACCEL1 Company
conducted a successful
drone-based cloud seed-
ing operation at Ramgarh
Dam. The event, facili-
tated by regional consult-
ing partner GenXAI,
marked the region?s first
demonstration of con-
trolled precipitation. The
experiment resulted in
0.8 mm of rain over the
dam area.
P4
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The impact of US tariffs
on the global economy
showed in India?s GST
revenue in August, in the
form of a 20% dip in ex-
port refunds. GST collec-
tions rose 6.5% over the
year earlier to ` 1.86 lakh
in August due to higher
domestic sales, accord-
ing to government data
released on Monday.
That’s lower that ` 1.96
lakh crore collected in
July this year. While
gross domestic revenue
rose 9.6% to ` 1.37 lakh
crore, GST earned from
imports fell 1.2% to
`49,354 crore. GST re-
funds were down 20% at
`19,359 crore. The sig-
nificant dip in export re-
funds is a clear signal of
impact of global tariffs.
First India Bureau
Tianjin (China)
The SCO declaration
Monday took a “strong
stance against terrorism”
and the member coun-
tries — including Paki-
stan and China — con-
demned the April 22 Pa-
halgam terrorist attack.
The joint declaration
of said, “The Member
States, while reaffirming
their firm commitment to
fight against terrorism,
separatism, and extrem-
ism, stress the inadmis-
sibility of attempts to use
terrorist, separatist and
extremist groups for mer-
cenary purposes. They
recognize the leading role
of sovereign States and
their competent authori-
ties in countering terrorist
and extremist threats.”
Modi spoke at SCO
Summit that the massacre
at Pahalgam was not just
an attack on India but a
challenge to humanity it-
self. “India has taken lead
infight against terror out-
fits like Al-Qaeda and its
associates, and we
oppose any kind of
terror-financing.
We have recently
seen the brutal Pa-
halgam terror at-
tack,” he said.
PM Modi
reached Delhi
on late Monday
evening, soon
after landing,
he called up
Punjab CM
Bhagwant
Mann to dis-
cuss situa-
tion arising
due to rain,
assured
help.
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Raj CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma on Monday
extended full support
to the govts of Haryana
and Punjab in their ongoing
relief and rescue efforts in
areas affected by exces-
sive rainfall and rising river
levels. In separate phone
conversations with Haryana
CM Nayab Singh Saini
and Punjab CM Bhagwant
Mann, Sharma assured
them Raj’s unwavering as-
sistance during crisis.
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at Jaipur Airport on a
special BSF aircraft from
Jammu late Monday
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Car rides, hugs and handshakes: Modi-Putin-Jinping send Trump a pointed message
SCO CONDEMNS PAHALGAM ATTACK
…ECHOES PM MODI’S ‘DOUBLE STANDARDS’ MESSAGE
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After the SCO Summit in Tianjin, on Monday,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian
President Vladimir Putin made a notable
joint appearance by travelling together in the same
vehicle ? a visual statement amid Trump?s tariff
onslaught against New Delhi?s oil trade with Moscow.
According to sources, Putin waited about 10 minutes
for PM Modi so that they could ride together to the
Ritz-Carlton hotel. The two leaders spent an addi-
tional 45 minutes in conversation inside the car after
reaching hotel. ?Conversations with him are always
insightful,? Modi shared on X, posting a photo with
Putin. Their informal meeting lasted over an hour.
Welcoming peace
efforts towards
ending the war in
Ukraine, PM Narendra
Modi on Monday told Rus-
sian President Vladimir
Putin that India hoped
all parties would move
forward constructively in
this process. Modi also
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be travelling to India in
December this year. ?We
hope that all parties will
move forward construc-
tively on this process, will
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end war quickly and es-
tablish lasting peace, this
is the call from the entire
humanity,? he said. Modi
and Putin met informally,
ahead of SCO Summit,
when they were seen
chatting with each other.
US President Don-
ald Trump claimed
Monday that India
has offered to reduce its
tariffs on US goods to
zero, underlining that New
Delhi should have done it
years ago. Trump has ac-
cused India
of fueling
Moscow?s
deadly
attacks on
Ukraine by
purchasing
Russian oil. ?They have
now offered to cut their
tariffs to nothing, but it?s
getting late. They should
have done so years ago,?
Trump posted on Truth
Social, adding that the
relationship between the
two countries has been a
?one-sided disaster?.
PREZ PUTIN WANTED TO TRAVEL WITH PM MODI
AFTER SCO, SPOKE FOR 45 MINUTES IN CAR
MODI AND PUTIN TALK
UKRAINE AND ?FINDING
SOLUTION TO END WAR?
TRUMP CLAIMS INDIA
?OFFERED TO CUT
TARIFFS TO NOTHING?
Ramgarh Dam:
0.8MM rain due
to cloud seeding
GST collections
hit
`
`1.86 lakh
crore in August
COURT NEWS
SC refuses to extend
Bihar SIR exercise
‘Teachers must qualify
TET to remain in job’
The SC refused to extend
the deadline of the Bihar
Special Intensive Revi-
sion (SIR) and said that
confusion over Bihar SIR
exercise is ‘largely trust
issue’. The top court
asked political parties to
‘activate’ themselves.
P6
E20 petrol: Supreme
Court dismisses PIL
SC junks petition chal-
lenging nationwide roll-
out of 20% ethanol-blend-
ed petrol (E20), which al-
leged that millions of mo-
torists were being com-
pelled to use fuel unsuited
to vehicles without option
of ethanol-free petrol.
The SC directed that all
teachers associated with
teaching service must pass
the Teachers Eligibility
Test, or TET, to remain in
service or to get a promo-
tion. SC gives relief to
those who have only 5
years left in service.
P6
SENSEX
80,364.49
554.84
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NIFTY
Kabul
A strong 6.3 magnitude
earthquake rocked east-
ern Afghanistan on Sun-
day, resulting in the death
of over 800 people and
injuring some 2,500 peo-
ple, a Taliban govern-
ment spokesman con-
firmed. According to
figures provided by the
authorities, most of the
casualties were reported
in Kunar province. The
quake, which hit the
country at 11:47 pm, was
centred 27 kilometres (17
miles) east-northeast of
the city of Jalalabad in
Nangarhar province, the
US Geological Survey
said. An aftershock was
also reported on Monday
morning.
?Rescue operations are
still underway there, and
several villages have
been completely de-
stroyed. The figures for
martyrs and injured are
changing. Medical teams
from Kunar, Nangarhar
and the capital Kabul
have arrived in the area,?
said Sharafat Zaman, a
spokesman for the Min-
istry of Public Health.
The Taliban authorities
and UN mobilised rescue
efforts to hard-hit areas.
Military rescue teams
fanned out across the re-
gion, official said, with
over 40 flights carrying
away injured people.
P7
CM ASSESSES RAIN-AFFECTED REGIONS
CM Sharma urges officials to act with urgency & sensitivity
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
M Bhajan Lal
Sharma has re-
affirmed state
govt?s commitment to
fulfilling aspirations of
its 80 million citizens
through transparent and
accountable governance.
Chairing review meet-
ing, Sharma conducted
an in-depth assessment
of relief and rescue op-
erations in regions af-
fected by excessive rain-
fall. He instructed offi-
cials to act with sensitiv-
ity and urgency in pro-
viding all possible assis-
tance to minimize the
loss of life and property.
During the meeting, the
CM held detailed discus-
sions with District Col-
lectors regarding ongo-
ing public safety efforts
in the rain-affected areas,
as well as the availability
of medical services, food
supplies, and other es-
sential commodities. To
ensure that no affected
individual is deprived of
assistance, CM an-
nounced 3-day special
relief campaign from
September 2 in the rain-
affected areas.
P8
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
In a pioneering exercise
in artificial rainfall, a
team of weather scien-
tists and representatives
from ACCEL1 Company
conducted a successful
drone-based cloud seed-
ing operation at Ramgarh
Dam. The event, facili-
tated by regional consult-
ing partner GenXAI,
marked the region?s first
demonstration of con-
trolled precipitation. The
experiment resulted in
0.8 mm of rain over the
dam area.
P4
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The impact of US tariffs
on the global economy
showed in India?s GST
revenue in August, in the
form of a 20% dip in ex-
port refunds. GST collec-
tions rose 6.5% over the
year earlier to ` 1.86 lakh
in August due to higher
domestic sales, accord-
ing to government data
released on Monday.
That’s lower that ` 1.96
lakh crore collected in
July this year. While
gross domestic revenue
rose 9.6% to ` 1.37 lakh
crore, GST earned from
imports fell 1.2% to
`49,354 crore. GST re-
funds were down 20% at
`19,359 crore. The sig-
nificant dip in export re-
funds is a clear signal of
impact of global tariffs.
First India Bureau
Tianjin (China)
The SCO declaration
Monday took a “strong
stance against terrorism”
and the member coun-
tries — including Paki-
stan and China — con-
demned the April 22 Pa-
halgam terrorist attack.
The joint declaration
of said, “The Member
States, while reaffirming
their firm commitment to
fight against terrorism,
separatism, and extrem-
ism, stress the inadmis-
sibility of attempts to use
terrorist, separatist and
extremist groups for mer-
cenary purposes. They
recognize the leading role
of sovereign States and
their competent authori-
ties in countering terrorist
and extremist threats.”
Modi spoke at SCO
Summit that the massacre
at Pahalgam was not just
an attack on India but a
challenge to humanity it-
self. “India has taken lead
infight against terror out-
fits like Al-Qaeda and its
associates, and we
oppose any kind of
terror-financing.
We have recently
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tack,” he said.
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on late Monday
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Raj CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma on Monday
extended full support
to the govts of Haryana
and Punjab in their ongoing
relief and rescue efforts in
areas affected by exces-
sive rainfall and rising river
levels. In separate phone
conversations with Haryana
CM Nayab Singh Saini
and Punjab CM Bhagwant
Mann, Sharma assured
them Raj’s unwavering as-
sistance during crisis.
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waiting for the
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departed
from
Jaipur.
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After the SCO Summit in Tianjin, on Monday,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian
President Vladimir Putin made a notable
joint appearance by travelling together in the same
vehicle ? a visual statement amid Trump?s tariff
onslaught against New Delhi?s oil trade with Moscow.
According to sources, Putin waited about 10 minutes
for PM Modi so that they could ride together to the
Ritz-Carlton hotel. The two leaders spent an addi-
tional 45 minutes in conversation inside the car after
reaching hotel. ?Conversations with him are always
insightful,? Modi shared on X, posting a photo with
Putin. Their informal meeting lasted over an hour.
Welcoming peace
efforts towards
ending the war in
Ukraine, PM Narendra
Modi on Monday told Rus-
sian President Vladimir
Putin that India hoped
all parties would move
forward constructively in
this process. Modi also
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be travelling to India in
December this year. ?We
hope that all parties will
move forward construc-
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end war quickly and es-
tablish lasting peace, this
is the call from the entire
humanity,? he said. Modi
and Putin met informally,
ahead of SCO Summit,
when they were seen
chatting with each other.
US President Don-
ald Trump claimed
Monday that India
has offered to reduce its
tariffs on US goods to
zero, underlining that New
Delhi should have done it
years ago. Trump has ac-
cused India
of fueling
Moscow?s
deadly
attacks on
Ukraine by
purchasing
Russian oil. ?They have
now offered to cut their
tariffs to nothing, but it?s
getting late. They should
have done so years ago,?
Trump posted on Truth
Social, adding that the
relationship between the
two countries has been a
?one-sided disaster?.
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GST collections
hit
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COURT NEWS
SC refuses to extend
Bihar SIR exercise
‘Teachers must qualify
TET to remain in job’
The SC refused to extend
the deadline of the Bihar
Special Intensive Revi-
sion (SIR) and said that
confusion over Bihar SIR
exercise is ‘largely trust
issue’. The top court
asked political parties to
‘activate’ themselves.
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E20 petrol: Supreme
Court dismisses PIL
SC junks petition chal-
lenging nationwide roll-
out of 20% ethanol-blend-
ed petrol (E20), which al-
leged that millions of mo-
torists were being com-
pelled to use fuel unsuited
to vehicles without option
of ethanol-free petrol.
The SC directed that all
teachers associated with
teaching service must pass
the Teachers Eligibility
Test, or TET, to remain in
service or to get a promo-
tion. SC gives relief to
those who have only 5
years left in service.
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Massive show of grassroots strength as Mamta
Bhupesh assumes charge of PCC’s SC Dept
Congress leader Mamta Bhupesh formally assumed
charge as the head of the Scheduled Caste (SC) Dept
of PCC, drawing a massive show of support from Dalit
party workers. The event, held in Jaipur, witnessed
such a large turnout that the auditorium proved inad-
equate to accommodate the crowd. Enthusiastic party
workers even climbed onto the stage, turning the event
into a display of grassroots strength and unity. The
program saw presence of prominent leaders Govind
Singh Dotasra, Sachin Pilot and Zubair Khan.
Passenger offloaded without reason at Jaipur
airport; Video goes viral on social media
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Airways has come to light at Jaipur International Airport,
where a passenger was reportedly denied boarding
without explanation despite having received immigration
clearance. The situation escalated until CISF personnel
intervened, preventing further escalation and insisting
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ing. However, the airline staff allegedly left the airport
premises without giving a formal explanation. A video of
the incident has since gone viral on social media.
Jully activates the
‘Shadow Cabinet’
With the start of the As-
sembly’s Monsoon ses-
sion, the opposition is
gearing up to corner the
BJP government in the
hopuse. Leader of Oppo-
sition Tika Ram Jully has
activated the shadow
cabinet keeping this in
mind. A comprehen-
sive strategy has been
prepared for Congress
MLAs to respond and
ask questions. Subject
experts will answer the
questions raised by the
opposition.
RMC operating short
of full member count
The Rajasthan Medi-
cal Council (RMC) has
been operating without
its full complement of
nominated members for
over a month, severely
impacting its decision-
making capacity. The
acting registrar, Dr.
Girdhar Goyal, has
UHSRUWHGO\ZULWWHQRInFLDO
letters requesting that
new names be nomi-
nated but Council lacks
quorum as member
terms end, despite reg-
istrar’s reminders.
CITIZEN HEALTH ON PRIORTY
‘Solving people’s issues is true success’
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
eputy Chief
Minister Diya
Kumari partici-
pated in a free eye check-
up and consultation camp
at Regar Mohalla, Ward
31, organised by a hospi-
tal and the National Insti-
tute of Ayurveda on
Monday.
She highlighted the fo-
cus on health, education,
and development, say-
ing, “A healthy and pros-
perous life for every citi-
zen is our priority.”
Meanwhile, Diya Ku-
mari held a public hear-
ing at her Civil Lines of-
fice, listening to griev-
ances related to water
supply, roads, electricity,
drainage, and education.
She instructed officials
to take immediate action
and also released a book
by a citizen. Emphasiz-
ing accountability, she
said, “The resolution of
people’s problems is the
true success of the demo-
cratic system,” and en-
couraged citizens to use
these hearings as a direct
platform to voice con-
cerns. It is worth noting
that Dy CM Diya Kumari
holds public hearings
every Monday and Tues-
day, enabling citizens
from across the state to
directly present their is-
sues to her.
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Dy CM Diya Kumari participates in eye check-up & consultation
camp in Vidyadhar Nagar in Jaipur on Monday. Mandal Prez
Jayant Kumawat, Mahila Morcha Mandal Prez Shalini Sharma, &
BJP workers were present.
First India Bureau
Sri Ganganagar
Stray dogs attacked an
85-year-old woman re-
turning home with milk
packets in her hand in
Srikaranpur of Sri Gan-
ganagar. Dogs sitting on
the road of Ward 7-8 sud-
denly attacked her. Vic-
tim Krishna Khirbat of
Ward 17 was injured in
her left hand, back and
shoulder. She is undergo-
ing treatment at CHC Sri-
karanpur. Meanwhile,
angry people have de-
manded that the dogs be
caught immediately.
ACB nabs 2 officials
in separate actions
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Rajasthan ACB on
Monday nabbed two
government employees
in separate trap opera-
tions in Dungarpur and
Nagaur. In Dungarpur,
Govind Gathiya, com-
puter operator at the
Treasury’s Pension De-
partment, was caught ac-
cepting Rs 20,000. He
had allegedly demanded
Rs 90,000 to clear arrears
of a deceased Forest
Guard’s pension and later
sought repeated bribes.
In Nagaur, Patwari
Suresh Kumar Meghwal
was arrested by ACB
while taking Rs 9,500 for
a land mutation. Both op-
erations were supervised
by senior ACB officials.
Cases under the Preven-
tion of Corruption Act
have been registered and
further investigation is
underway.
Khandelwal
blames govt for
youth’s death
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A young man lost his life
after his bike skidded
into a pothole, and in an
attempt to
regain bal-
ance, he
grabbed an
electric pole,
which was
carrying a live current.
He was electrocuted on
the spot. Reacting strong-
ly to the incident, Giriraj
Khandelwal, Secretary
of the Raj PCC, directly
blamed the municipal
corporation and the elec-
tricity department for the
fatal accident. Khandel-
wal pointed out that de-
spite repeated com-
plaints, potholes on roads
remain unfilled, and ex-
posed electrical wiring
has turned street poles
into death traps.
199 new posts
added for UDH
engineers
Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Finance
Dept has approved a
comprehensive cadre
strength review for engi-
neers in the Urban Devel-
opment and Housing
(UDH) Department,
leading to a substantial
increase in sanctioned
posts. A total of 199 new
engineering positions
have been added, raising
the overall number from
1,205 to 1,404.
Following this cadre
restructuring, the UDH
has also allocated the re-
vised number of posts to
various development au-
thorities and UITs. The
Jaipur Development Au-
thority (JDA) received
the highest enhancement,
with its sanctioned
strength increasing by 48
posts to a total of 615.
Smugglers linked to Shravan Soda gang arrested
Laxman Raghav
Bikaner
In a joint operation by
DST and Bikaner’s
Khajuwala police under
the direction of Superin-
tendent of Police Kaven-
dra Sagar, arms smuggler
Shiva from Madhya
Pradesh was arrested.
Two pistols and four
magazines have been re-
covered from him. Shiva
works for HS Shravan
Soda gang. In 2024, Bi-
kaner Police caught Soda
with 12 weapons. He
came out of jail only two
months ago. Khajuwala
police recovered an ille-
gal pistol from Sameer,
an associate of the Shra-
van gang. Police are look-
ing for Shravan and his
accomplice and history
sheeter, Rajesh Tarda.
CRIME
ROUNDUP
The accused in police custody in Bikaner on Monday.
3 KOTA CONSTABLES
SUSPENDED FOR
ILLEGAL RECOVERY
Three constables
in Kota have
been suspended
over a complaint of illegal
recovery. Action was taken
against constables Ram
Babu, Santram and Gopal
Ram posted near Kotri
intersection. The driver said
that they took Rs 500 online
in name of challan and did
not give its receipt. When
the complaint reached the
SP, all three constables
were suspended.
‘COPS CAN’T CATCH
US’: TWO HELD FOR
PROVOCATIVE STATUS
Nawalgarh
Police arrested
two youths who
had been boasting on
social media with the
provocative status: “11
countries’ police can’t
catch us.” The two
accused, along with
their Camper vehicle
and driver, were ap-
prehended. Both youths
were made to publicly
apologize.
CASE AGAINST 5 FOR
BLACKMAILING A
DUBAI RESIDENT
Police have
registered a
case against
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torgarh for blackmailing
Dubai resident, Abid
Sheikh. Sheikh had to
pay a price for befriend-
ing Hina on Instagram.
Later, Hina, who was
already married, threat-
ened him along with her
accomplice and pres-
sured him to marry her.
MISCREANTS UPROOT,
STEAL SBI ATM IN
NAGAUR; CASE FILED
In Gogelav, Nagaur
district, unidenti-
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uprooted and stole an SBI
ATM, which reportedly con-
tained over Rs 10 lakh in
cash. The criminals arrived
in a Swift car and executed
the heist swiftly. The entire
act was captured on CCTV
cameras installed near the
ATM booth. Footage shows
the suspects carrying out
the operation with precision
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DST, POLICE SEIZE OPIUM HAUL IN JHALAWAR; 7
INCLUDING GOVT SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED
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Jhalawar during its special anti-narcotics cam-
paign, arresting 7 accused, including a govt school
teacher. The operation by DST and Jhalrapatan–Ratlai
police led to the seizure of 37.1 kg of doda choora, a
weighing scale, mixer and a Bolero. Key accused include
Shivnarayan Lodha, his son Narendra, Anil Vishnoi, Anil
Vaishnav, Rambabu, Balchand Patidar and teacher Suresh
Patidar. SP Amit Kumar said the gang’s network stretched
from Jhalawar to Jodhpur. Meanwhile, Ghatoli Police ar-
rested Rajesh Kumar Rohela with 22.51 grams of smack.
OP CYBER SHIELD: JPR
COPS RECOVER 150
LOST, STOLEN PHONES
Under Operation
Cyber Shield,
Jaipur West District
Police recovered over 150
mobile phones. They ran
an awareness campaign
reaching 10,000 people.
Cyber scam victims got
refunds of lakhs credited
back to their accounts.
Found mobiles are being re-
turned to their owners. DCP
West Hanuman Prasad
Meena spoke to the media
about the action informing
that mobile phones worth
about Rs 37.50 lakh were
recovered by police and are
now being returned to their
respective owners.
Ramgarh Dam
gets 0.8 mm of
artificial rain after
successful trial
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
In a pioneering exercise
in artificial rainfall, a
team of weather scien-
tists and representatives
from Accel-1 Company
conducted a successful
drone-based cloud seed-
ing operation at Ramgarh
Dam. The event, facili-
tated by regional consult-
ing partner GenXAI,
marked the region’s first
demonstration of con-
trolled precipitation.
According to team
leader Shashank Sharma,
the operation unfolded
between 6:30 AM and
11:30 AM, completing
the first cloud-seeding
process in approximately
40 minutes. An Accel-1
drone, using the Hydro-
Trace platform, dispersed
half a kilogram of sodi-
um chloride into the
clouds—resulting in
0.8 mm of rain over the
dam area. This output ex-
ceeded the forecast of
0.6 mm. The drone was
operated by Poorna Dat-
tasai Nadikatla, Kumbha
Shiv, and Anjay Yulu,
while scientist Kalyan
Chakravarty provided in-
sights during the trial.
Dr Kirodi Lal Meena
called it “a major
step forward for
sustainable water
management in
Rajasthan
Downpour disrupts life; Met dept
warns of more rain in eastern Raj
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First India Bureau
Jaipur
Heavy rain pounded
many parts of Rajasthan
on Monday, leading to a
flood-like situation in
low-lying areas of Ajmer
and disrupting normal
life elsewhere. The high-
est rainfall in the state,
measuring 211 mm, was
recorded in Chamoo area
of Jodhpur in Western
Rajasthan. The weather
office said places in east-
ern Rajasthan are expect-
ed to experience moder-
ate to heavy rainfall in
the next five-six days.
Meanwhile, Two teen-
agers died due to drown-
ing on Chhota Lamba
Road in Dadiya village of
Ajmer. Shahid (16) and
Ehsan (15) were playing
when they accidentally
went into deep water and
drowned. They were
rushed to the hospital but
doctors declared the chil-
dren dead on arrival.
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POLICE CHOWKI KHIRNI PHATAK
MAJOR RAIN-RELATED INCIDENTS IN STATE
lBALI: Old well caved in
with peepal tree and trolley
in Sevadi; no casualties.
lBARAN: House
collapsed in Sonwa,
residents safe.
lJAMWARAMGARH: 55-
ft wall collapsed in Thaulai
due to rain; no injuries.
lSAIPAU: Wall collapse
in Fateh Ka Adda.
lKARAULI: Banyan tree
fell on Gadka–Saypur
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lSANGANER: Road
caved in 10 ft at Moti
Vihar turn on Tonk Road.
lJODHPUR: Overnight
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buses stranded, schools
shut; crack reported in
Umed Sagar dam wall.
lJHUNJHUNU: Despite
rain alert, private schools
open; children stranded,
admin warned action.
lJAIPUR (CHOMU):
Cloudburst-like rain
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houses affected.
lPALI: Rivers in spate,
colonies submerged; He-
mawas dam leak plugged
with sandbags.
lHANUMANGARH:
Flooded markets, homes;
several roofs collapsed,
elderly couple rescued.
Continuous rain led
to back-to-back turret
collapses at the historic
Bhathner Fort, with an in-
spection panel warning of
widespread wall damage
and advising evacuation
of surrounding homes.
l BHILWARA: 8 houses
collapsed in Devari, biker
swept in Kareda saved;
van with 5 swept in Kotri
stream rescued.
lTONK: Youth swept in
Banas river, clung to pole
for an hr before rescue.
lSIKAR (LOSAL &
LAXMANGARH): Bajra &
moong crops badly dam-
aged due to heavy rain
lBIKANER (SHRI DUNGAR-
GARH)
: Two dilapidated
buildings collapse in rain
SANTOSH SHARMA
85-yr-old woman
injured in attack
by stray dogs
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Around 800 criminals
were arrested in Jaipur
range during simultane-
ous raids at nearly 2,000
places under Operation
Vraj Prahar. Raids were
conducted in Jaipur Ru-
ral, Alwar, Dausa, Bhi-
wadi, Kotputli-Behror,
Khairthal-Tijara and
Jhunjhunu. Illegal weap-
ons, large quantities of
illicit liquor and narcot-
ics have been recovered
and cases have been reg-
istered against the crimi-
nals under various acts.
Around 800
criminals held in
Op ‘Vajra Prahar’
Suresh Kumar
Meghwal
Govind
Gathiya
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Massive show of grassroots strength as Mamta
Bhupesh assumes charge of PCC’s SC Dept
Congress leader Mamta Bhupesh formally assumed
charge as the head of the Scheduled Caste (SC) Dept
of PCC, drawing a massive show of support from Dalit
party workers. The event, held in Jaipur, witnessed
such a large turnout that the auditorium proved inad-
equate to accommodate the crowd. Enthusiastic party
workers even climbed onto the stage, turning the event
into a display of grassroots strength and unity. The
program saw presence of prominent leaders Govind
Singh Dotasra, Sachin Pilot and Zubair Khan.
Passenger offloaded without reason at Jaipur
airport; Video goes viral on social media
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Airways has come to light at Jaipur International Airport,
where a passenger was reportedly denied boarding
without explanation despite having received immigration
clearance. The situation escalated until CISF personnel
intervened, preventing further escalation and insisting
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ing. However, the airline staff allegedly left the airport
premises without giving a formal explanation. A video of
the incident has since gone viral on social media.
Jully activates the
‘Shadow Cabinet’
With the start of the As-
sembly’s Monsoon ses-
sion, the opposition is
gearing up to corner the
BJP government in the
hopuse. Leader of Oppo-
sition Tika Ram Jully has
activated the shadow
cabinet keeping this in
mind. A comprehen-
sive strategy has been
prepared for Congress
MLAs to respond and
ask questions. Subject
experts will answer the
questions raised by the
opposition.
RMC operating short
of full member count
The Rajasthan Medi-
cal Council (RMC) has
been operating without
its full complement of
nominated members for
over a month, severely
impacting its decision-
making capacity. The
acting registrar, Dr.
Girdhar Goyal, has
UHSRUWHGO\ZULWWHQRInFLDO
letters requesting that
new names be nomi-
nated but Council lacks
quorum as member
terms end, despite reg-
istrar’s reminders.
CITIZEN HEALTH ON PRIORTY
‘Solving people’s issues is true success’
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
eputy Chief
Minister Diya
Kumari partici-
pated in a free eye check-
up and consultation camp
at Regar Mohalla, Ward
31, organised by a hospi-
tal and the National Insti-
tute of Ayurveda on
Monday.
She highlighted the fo-
cus on health, education,
and development, say-
ing, “A healthy and pros-
perous life for every citi-
zen is our priority.”
Meanwhile, Diya Ku-
mari held a public hear-
ing at her Civil Lines of-
fice, listening to griev-
ances related to water
supply, roads, electricity,
drainage, and education.
She instructed officials
to take immediate action
and also released a book
by a citizen. Emphasiz-
ing accountability, she
said, “The resolution of
people’s problems is the
true success of the demo-
cratic system,” and en-
couraged citizens to use
these hearings as a direct
platform to voice con-
cerns. It is worth noting
that Dy CM Diya Kumari
holds public hearings
every Monday and Tues-
day, enabling citizens
from across the state to
directly present their is-
sues to her.
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Dy CM Diya Kumari participates in eye check-up & consultation
camp in Vidyadhar Nagar in Jaipur on Monday. Mandal Prez
Jayant Kumawat, Mahila Morcha Mandal Prez Shalini Sharma, &
BJP workers were present.
First India Bureau
Sri Ganganagar
Stray dogs attacked an
85-year-old woman re-
turning home with milk
packets in her hand in
Srikaranpur of Sri Gan-
ganagar. Dogs sitting on
the road of Ward 7-8 sud-
denly attacked her. Vic-
tim Krishna Khirbat of
Ward 17 was injured in
her left hand, back and
shoulder. She is undergo-
ing treatment at CHC Sri-
karanpur. Meanwhile,
angry people have de-
manded that the dogs be
caught immediately.
ACB nabs 2 officials
in separate actions
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Rajasthan ACB on
Monday nabbed two
government employees
in separate trap opera-
tions in Dungarpur and
Nagaur. In Dungarpur,
Govind Gathiya, com-
puter operator at the
Treasury’s Pension De-
partment, was caught ac-
cepting Rs 20,000. He
had allegedly demanded
Rs 90,000 to clear arrears
of a deceased Forest
Guard’s pension and later
sought repeated bribes.
In Nagaur, Patwari
Suresh Kumar Meghwal
was arrested by ACB
while taking Rs 9,500 for
a land mutation. Both op-
erations were supervised
by senior ACB officials.
Cases under the Preven-
tion of Corruption Act
have been registered and
further investigation is
underway.
Khandelwal
blames govt for
youth’s death
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A young man lost his life
after his bike skidded
into a pothole, and in an
attempt to
regain bal-
ance, he
grabbed an
electric pole,
which was
carrying a live current.
He was electrocuted on
the spot. Reacting strong-
ly to the incident, Giriraj
Khandelwal, Secretary
of the Raj PCC, directly
blamed the municipal
corporation and the elec-
tricity department for the
fatal accident. Khandel-
wal pointed out that de-
spite repeated com-
plaints, potholes on roads
remain unfilled, and ex-
posed electrical wiring
has turned street poles
into death traps.
199 new posts
added for UDH
engineers
Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Finance
Dept has approved a
comprehensive cadre
strength review for engi-
neers in the Urban Devel-
opment and Housing
(UDH) Department,
leading to a substantial
increase in sanctioned
posts. A total of 199 new
engineering positions
have been added, raising
the overall number from
1,205 to 1,404.
Following this cadre
restructuring, the UDH
has also allocated the re-
vised number of posts to
various development au-
thorities and UITs. The
Jaipur Development Au-
thority (JDA) received
the highest enhancement,
with its sanctioned
strength increasing by 48
posts to a total of 615.
Smugglers linked to Shravan Soda gang arrested
Laxman Raghav
Bikaner
In a joint operation by
DST and Bikaner’s
Khajuwala police under
the direction of Superin-
tendent of Police Kaven-
dra Sagar, arms smuggler
Shiva from Madhya
Pradesh was arrested.
Two pistols and four
magazines have been re-
covered from him. Shiva
works for HS Shravan
Soda gang. In 2024, Bi-
kaner Police caught Soda
with 12 weapons. He
came out of jail only two
months ago. Khajuwala
police recovered an ille-
gal pistol from Sameer,
an associate of the Shra-
van gang. Police are look-
ing for Shravan and his
accomplice and history
sheeter, Rajesh Tarda.
CRIME
ROUNDUP
The accused in police custody in Bikaner on Monday.
3 KOTA CONSTABLES
SUSPENDED FOR
ILLEGAL RECOVERY
Three constables
in Kota have
been suspended
over a complaint of illegal
recovery. Action was taken
against constables Ram
Babu, Santram and Gopal
Ram posted near Kotri
intersection. The driver said
that they took Rs 500 online
in name of challan and did
not give its receipt. When
the complaint reached the
SP, all three constables
were suspended.
‘COPS CAN’T CATCH
US’: TWO HELD FOR
PROVOCATIVE STATUS
Nawalgarh
Police arrested
two youths who
had been boasting on
social media with the
provocative status: “11
countries’ police can’t
catch us.” The two
accused, along with
their Camper vehicle
and driver, were ap-
prehended. Both youths
were made to publicly
apologize.
CASE AGAINST 5 FOR
BLACKMAILING A
DUBAI RESIDENT
Police have
registered a
case against
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torgarh for blackmailing
Dubai resident, Abid
Sheikh. Sheikh had to
pay a price for befriend-
ing Hina on Instagram.
Later, Hina, who was
already married, threat-
ened him along with her
accomplice and pres-
sured him to marry her.
MISCREANTS UPROOT,
STEAL SBI ATM IN
NAGAUR; CASE FILED
In Gogelav, Nagaur
district, unidenti-
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uprooted and stole an SBI
ATM, which reportedly con-
tained over Rs 10 lakh in
cash. The criminals arrived
in a Swift car and executed
the heist swiftly. The entire
act was captured on CCTV
cameras installed near the
ATM booth. Footage shows
the suspects carrying out
the operation with precision
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DST, POLICE SEIZE OPIUM HAUL IN JHALAWAR; 7
INCLUDING GOVT SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED
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Jhalawar during its special anti-narcotics cam-
paign, arresting 7 accused, including a govt school
teacher. The operation by DST and Jhalrapatan–Ratlai
police led to the seizure of 37.1 kg of doda choora, a
weighing scale, mixer and a Bolero. Key accused include
Shivnarayan Lodha, his son Narendra, Anil Vishnoi, Anil
Vaishnav, Rambabu, Balchand Patidar and teacher Suresh
Patidar. SP Amit Kumar said the gang’s network stretched
from Jhalawar to Jodhpur. Meanwhile, Ghatoli Police ar-
rested Rajesh Kumar Rohela with 22.51 grams of smack.
OP CYBER SHIELD: JPR
COPS RECOVER 150
LOST, STOLEN PHONES
Under Operation
Cyber Shield,
Jaipur West District
Police recovered over 150
mobile phones. They ran
an awareness campaign
reaching 10,000 people.
Cyber scam victims got
refunds of lakhs credited
back to their accounts.
Found mobiles are being re-
turned to their owners. DCP
West Hanuman Prasad
Meena spoke to the media
about the action informing
that mobile phones worth
about Rs 37.50 lakh were
recovered by police and are
now being returned to their
respective owners.
Ramgarh Dam
gets 0.8 mm of
artificial rain after
successful trial
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
In a pioneering exercise
in artificial rainfall, a
team of weather scien-
tists and representatives
from Accel-1 Company
conducted a successful
drone-based cloud seed-
ing operation at Ramgarh
Dam. The event, facili-
tated by regional consult-
ing partner GenXAI,
marked the region’s first
demonstration of con-
trolled precipitation.
According to team
leader Shashank Sharma,
the operation unfolded
between 6:30 AM and
11:30 AM, completing
the first cloud-seeding
process in approximately
40 minutes. An Accel-1
drone, using the Hydro-
Trace platform, dispersed
half a kilogram of sodi-
um chloride into the
clouds—resulting in
0.8 mm of rain over the
dam area. This output ex-
ceeded the forecast of
0.6 mm. The drone was
operated by Poorna Dat-
tasai Nadikatla, Kumbha
Shiv, and Anjay Yulu,
while scientist Kalyan
Chakravarty provided in-
sights during the trial.
Dr Kirodi Lal Meena
called it “a major
step forward for
sustainable water
management in
Rajasthan
Downpour disrupts life; Met dept
warns of more rain in eastern Raj
Amid heavy rains and water logging in city, Jaipur district Collector
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Jaipur
Heavy rain pounded
many parts of Rajasthan
on Monday, leading to a
flood-like situation in
low-lying areas of Ajmer
and disrupting normal
life elsewhere. The high-
est rainfall in the state,
measuring 211 mm, was
recorded in Chamoo area
of Jodhpur in Western
Rajasthan. The weather
office said places in east-
ern Rajasthan are expect-
ed to experience moder-
ate to heavy rainfall in
the next five-six days.
Meanwhile, Two teen-
agers died due to drown-
ing on Chhota Lamba
Road in Dadiya village of
Ajmer. Shahid (16) and
Ehsan (15) were playing
when they accidentally
went into deep water and
drowned. They were
rushed to the hospital but
doctors declared the chil-
dren dead on arrival.
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POLICE CHOWKI KHIRNI PHATAK
MAJOR RAIN-RELATED INCIDENTS IN STATE
lBALI: Old well caved in
with peepal tree and trolley
in Sevadi; no casualties.
lBARAN: House
collapsed in Sonwa,
residents safe.
lJAMWARAMGARH: 55-
ft wall collapsed in Thaulai
due to rain; no injuries.
lSAIPAU: Wall collapse
in Fateh Ka Adda.
lKARAULI: Banyan tree
fell on Gadka–Saypur
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lSANGANER: Road
caved in 10 ft at Moti
Vihar turn on Tonk Road.
lJODHPUR: Overnight
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buses stranded, schools
shut; crack reported in
Umed Sagar dam wall.
lJHUNJHUNU: Despite
rain alert, private schools
open; children stranded,
admin warned action.
lJAIPUR (CHOMU):
Cloudburst-like rain
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houses affected.
lPALI: Rivers in spate,
colonies submerged; He-
mawas dam leak plugged
with sandbags.
lHANUMANGARH:
Flooded markets, homes;
several roofs collapsed,
elderly couple rescued.
Continuous rain led
to back-to-back turret
collapses at the historic
Bhathner Fort, with an in-
spection panel warning of
widespread wall damage
and advising evacuation
of surrounding homes.
l BHILWARA: 8 houses
collapsed in Devari, biker
swept in Kareda saved;
van with 5 swept in Kotri
stream rescued.
lTONK: Youth swept in
Banas river, clung to pole
for an hr before rescue.
lSIKAR (LOSAL &
LAXMANGARH): Bajra &
moong crops badly dam-
aged due to heavy rain
lBIKANER (SHRI DUNGAR-
GARH)
: Two dilapidated
buildings collapse in rain
SANTOSH SHARMA
85-yr-old woman
injured in attack
by stray dogs
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Around 800 criminals
were arrested in Jaipur
range during simultane-
ous raids at nearly 2,000
places under Operation
Vraj Prahar. Raids were
conducted in Jaipur Ru-
ral, Alwar, Dausa, Bhi-
wadi, Kotputli-Behror,
Khairthal-Tijara and
Jhunjhunu. Illegal weap-
ons, large quantities of
illicit liquor and narcot-
ics have been recovered
and cases have been reg-
istered against the crimi-
nals under various acts.
Around 800
criminals held in
Op ‘Vajra Prahar’
Suresh Kumar
Meghwal
Govind
Gathiya
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New Delhi/Jaipur
The Supreme Court has
issued notices to Centre
and the state governments
over alleged illegal sand
mining and transportation
in Rajasthan. A bench
headed by Chief Justice B
R Gavai issued notices to
both governments after
hearing a civil writ peti-
tion filed by Naveen
Sharma, state president of
the All Rajasthan Bajri
Truck Welfare Society.
The petition alleged
that illegal sand mining
and transportation was
being carried out openly
in the state. The court de-
scribed the matter as seri-
ous and directed the gov-
ernments to file their re-
plies within four weeks.
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Devnani urges constructive debate
Vinod Singh Chouhan
& Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Assembly
on Monday began its ses-
sion by paying homage to
several eminent leaders,
victims of terror attacks, a
plane crash and natural
calamities. The House ob-
served two minutes? si-
lence in memory of for-
mer Nagaland Governor
La. Ganesan, former Bi-
har Governor Satya Pal
Malik, former Jharkhand
CM Shibu Soren, ex- Ker-
ala CM VS Achuthanan-
dan, former Gujarat CM
Vijay Rupani, former MPs
Girija Vyas and Col.
Sonaram, former minis-
ters Madan Kaur & Sohan
Singh, and former MLA
Kishna Ram Nai. Tributes
were also paid to victims
of the Air India crash in
Ahmedabad, Pahalgam
terror attack & those who
died in floods and heavy
rains in northern states.
Speaker Devnani, while
leading the condolence
references, criticised LoP
Jully for skipping all-par-
ty meeting & instead dis-
rupting House proceed-
ings. He stressed that the
Oppn should present pro-
posals in such meetings
and avoid politicising sen-
sitive issues like the Jhala-
war school incident, urg-
ing constructive debate to
ensure smooth function-
ing of the Assembly.
Monsoon Session Begins+RXVH UHPHPEHUV OHDGHUV GLVDVWHU YLFWLPV 6SHDNHU SXOOV XS 2SSRVLWLRQ Dr Manju Sharma
resigns as RPSC
member amid row
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajasthan Public Service
Commission (RPSC)
member Dr Manju
Sharma has submitted her
resignation to Governor,
setting what many de-
scribe as a rare example of
integrity in public life. No-
tably, no inquiry is pend-
ing against her, and she
has never been accused in
any case. In fact, during
police investigations, she
appeared only as a witness.
Despite this clean record,
Sharma chose to step
down, distressed by the
controversies surrounding
RPSC in recent months.
The constitutional body
has faced criticism after 2
of its members were jailed
for irregularities, including
Babulal Katara, who ad-
mitted his guilt yet did not
resign. Sharma?s decision,
therefore, stands out as an
act of transparency aimed
at protecting dignity of the
institution.
Her resignation has re-
portedly brought relief to
govt, given her ideological
proximity to the Sangh
Parivar and senior BJP
leaders. Meanwhile, Shar-
ma is also preparing to
challenge a HC remark on
RPSC before a double
bench, which experts be-
lieve may be set aside.
SC issues notice to Centre & State govts
RAJASTHAN SAND MINING PLEA
Experts see 53rd
GST Council meet
as a turning point
Raj government revises
Coaching Bill to balance
regulation and relief
Mamta Bhupesh will energise SC
community in Congress: Pilot
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
The 53rd GST Council
meeting, chaired by Fi-
nance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman on 3?4 Sep-
tember in New Delhi, is
expected to introduce ma-
jor tax reforms. Key focus
areas include simplifying
slabs, rationalising rates,
and phasing out compen-
sation cess. Experts an-
ticipate removal of 12%
slab and possible con-
sumer segment rate cuts.
Since its 2017 rollout,
GST has seen over 900
amendments. The Coun-
cil may also address dis-
pute resolution between
taxpayers & department.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
The Rajasthan govt is set
to table the Rajasthan
Coaching Institutes (Con-
trol and Regulation) Bill,
2025 during the monsoon
session on Sept 3?4, in-
corporating major chang-
es recommended by a se-
lect committee. The re-
vised bill significantly re-
duces penalties for coach-
ing centres, bringing the
fine for first-time viola-
tions down from Rs 2 lakh
to Rs 50,000, and for re-
peat violations from Rs 5
lakh to Rs 2 lakh. These
reductions are aimed at
making penalties more
proportionate and man-
ageable, particularly for
smaller institutions.
Another key amend-
ment is the rise in the stu-
dent threshold for manda-
tory registration. Earlier,
centres with 50 or more
students had to register;
now, only those with 100
or more will fall under
regulation. Coaching cen-
tres below this threshold
will be exempt from reg-
istration & related compli-
ance requirements. Other
provisions from original
draft remain unchanged.
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
Former cabinet minister
Mamta Bhupesh on
Monday formally as-
sumed charge as chief of
Rajasthan PCC?s Sched-
uled Caste (SC) depart-
ment in Jaipur, in a cer-
emony marked by a large
gathering of Dalit work-
ers from across the state.
The event was attended
by senior Congress
leaders including PCC
chief Govind Singh Do-
tasra, LoP Tika Ram Ju-
lly, AICC general secre-
tary Sachin Pilot, AICC
SC department head
Rajendra Pal Gautam,
and several former min-
isters and legislators.
Bhupesh, one of Con-
gress?s key Dalit women
faces in Rajasthan, was
recently appointed to the
post by Congress presi-
dent Mallikarjun Kharge.
Leaders present assured
her full support in
strengthening the organi-
sation at the grassroots
level. She is expected to
announce her state ex-
ecutive committee
soon, bringing in both
experienced leaders and
new faces, and then
launch a series of out-
reach programmes for
SC communities.
Addressing the gath-
ering, Sachin Pilot said
Bhupesh?s leadership
would energise Dalit
representation in the
party and criticised at-
tempts to weaken con-
stitutional rights of Dal-
its, tribals, and margin-
alised groups.
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The Supreme Court has
issued notices to Centre
and the state governments
over alleged illegal sand
mining and transportation
in Rajasthan. A bench
headed by Chief Justice B
R Gavai issued notices to
both governments after
hearing a civil writ peti-
tion filed by Naveen
Sharma, state president of
the All Rajasthan Bajri
Truck Welfare Society.
The petition alleged
that illegal sand mining
and transportation was
being carried out openly
in the state. The court de-
scribed the matter as seri-
ous and directed the gov-
ernments to file their re-
plies within four weeks.
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Vinod Singh Chouhan
& Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
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on Monday began its ses-
sion by paying homage to
several eminent leaders,
victims of terror attacks, a
plane crash and natural
calamities. The House ob-
served two minutes? si-
lence in memory of for-
mer Nagaland Governor
La. Ganesan, former Bi-
har Governor Satya Pal
Malik, former Jharkhand
CM Shibu Soren, ex- Ker-
ala CM VS Achuthanan-
dan, former Gujarat CM
Vijay Rupani, former MPs
Girija Vyas and Col.
Sonaram, former minis-
ters Madan Kaur & Sohan
Singh, and former MLA
Kishna Ram Nai. Tributes
were also paid to victims
of the Air India crash in
Ahmedabad, Pahalgam
terror attack & those who
died in floods and heavy
rains in northern states.
Speaker Devnani, while
leading the condolence
references, criticised LoP
Jully for skipping all-par-
ty meeting & instead dis-
rupting House proceed-
ings. He stressed that the
Oppn should present pro-
posals in such meetings
and avoid politicising sen-
sitive issues like the Jhala-
war school incident, urg-
ing constructive debate to
ensure smooth function-
ing of the Assembly.
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Commission (RPSC)
member Dr Manju
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resignation to Governor,
setting what many de-
scribe as a rare example of
integrity in public life. No-
tably, no inquiry is pend-
ing against her, and she
has never been accused in
any case. In fact, during
police investigations, she
appeared only as a witness.
Despite this clean record,
Sharma chose to step
down, distressed by the
controversies surrounding
RPSC in recent months.
The constitutional body
has faced criticism after 2
of its members were jailed
for irregularities, including
Babulal Katara, who ad-
mitted his guilt yet did not
resign. Sharma?s decision,
therefore, stands out as an
act of transparency aimed
at protecting dignity of the
institution.
Her resignation has re-
portedly brought relief to
govt, given her ideological
proximity to the Sangh
Parivar and senior BJP
leaders. Meanwhile, Shar-
ma is also preparing to
challenge a HC remark on
RPSC before a double
bench, which experts be-
lieve may be set aside.
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RAJASTHAN SAND MINING PLEA
Experts see 53rd
GST Council meet
as a turning point
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Coaching Bill to balance
regulation and relief
Mamta Bhupesh will energise SC
community in Congress: Pilot
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
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meeting, chaired by Fi-
nance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman on 3?4 Sep-
tember in New Delhi, is
expected to introduce ma-
jor tax reforms. Key focus
areas include simplifying
slabs, rationalising rates,
and phasing out compen-
sation cess. Experts an-
ticipate removal of 12%
slab and possible con-
sumer segment rate cuts.
Since its 2017 rollout,
GST has seen over 900
amendments. The Coun-
cil may also address dis-
pute resolution between
taxpayers & department.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
The Rajasthan govt is set
to table the Rajasthan
Coaching Institutes (Con-
trol and Regulation) Bill,
2025 during the monsoon
session on Sept 3?4, in-
corporating major chang-
es recommended by a se-
lect committee. The re-
vised bill significantly re-
duces penalties for coach-
ing centres, bringing the
fine for first-time viola-
tions down from Rs 2 lakh
to Rs 50,000, and for re-
peat violations from Rs 5
lakh to Rs 2 lakh. These
reductions are aimed at
making penalties more
proportionate and man-
ageable, particularly for
smaller institutions.
Another key amend-
ment is the rise in the stu-
dent threshold for manda-
tory registration. Earlier,
centres with 50 or more
students had to register;
now, only those with 100
or more will fall under
regulation. Coaching cen-
tres below this threshold
will be exempt from reg-
istration & related compli-
ance requirements. Other
provisions from original
draft remain unchanged.
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
Former cabinet minister
Mamta Bhupesh on
Monday formally as-
sumed charge as chief of
Rajasthan PCC?s Sched-
uled Caste (SC) depart-
ment in Jaipur, in a cer-
emony marked by a large
gathering of Dalit work-
ers from across the state.
The event was attended
by senior Congress
leaders including PCC
chief Govind Singh Do-
tasra, LoP Tika Ram Ju-
lly, AICC general secre-
tary Sachin Pilot, AICC
SC department head
Rajendra Pal Gautam,
and several former min-
isters and legislators.
Bhupesh, one of Con-
gress?s key Dalit women
faces in Rajasthan, was
recently appointed to the
post by Congress presi-
dent Mallikarjun Kharge.
Leaders present assured
her full support in
strengthening the organi-
sation at the grassroots
level. She is expected to
announce her state ex-
ecutive committee
soon, bringing in both
experienced leaders and
new faces, and then
launch a series of out-
reach programmes for
SC communities.
Addressing the gath-
ering, Sachin Pilot said
Bhupesh?s leadership
would energise Dalit
representation in the
party and criticised at-
tempts to weaken con-
stitutional rights of Dal-
its, tribals, and margin-
alised groups.
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Bihar SIR: ECI to accept claims
and objections beyond Sept 1
Agencies
new Delhi
The Supreme Court,
which heard on Monday
the RJD and AIMIM?s
pleas for extending the
deadline to file claims
and objections in the
Special Intensive Revi-
sion (SIR) of electoral
rolls in poll-bound Bihar,
directed the Bihar Legal
Services Authority chair-
person to activate para
legal volunteers to help
individuals and political
parties to submit claims,
objections and correc-
tions in every district
across the State.
The deadline for filing
claims and objections for
inclusion or exclusion of
elector names from the
draft roll is September 1.
However, ECI submitted
they would accept revision
forms even after the dead-
line and it would be inte-
grated into the final list.
The next hearing is sched-
uled for September 8.
Seeking direction to
the poll panel for extend-
ing the timeline by two
weeks and accepting the
claims of deleted voters
till September 15, the
RJD said the Election
Commission of India?s
daily SIR update showed
the number of claims had
increased with over a
lakh claims filed in the
last week, and 33,349
filed in the past two days.
?The period of filing
claims expires on Sep-
tember 1, 2025. Unless
extended, genuine elec-
tors whose names have
been erroneously deleted
by the ECI will not be
able to submit their
claims and consequently
will be barred from exer-
cising their right to vote
in the coming elections,?
it said.
PTf
Mumbai
The rupee depreciated 10
paise to close at an all-
time low of 88.19 (provi-
sional) against the US
dollar on Monday amid
Indo-US trade deal uncer-
tainties and higher dollar
demand from importers.
Forex traders said the
rupee opened on a weak-
er note this morning and
revisited its all-time in-
tra-day low of 88.33
against the American
currency, weighed down
by persistent foreign
fund outflows.
At the interbank for-
eign exchange market,
the rupee opened at 88.18
against the US dollar,
then lost ground and fell
to an all-time intra-day
low of 88.33, as addi-
tional trade tariffs on In-
dia by the US raised con-
cerns over India?s trade
deficit.
The domestic unit fi-
nally settled at an all-
time closing low of 88.19
(provisional) against the
greenback, registering a
fall of 10 paise over its
previous close.
On Friday, the rupee
breached the 88 per US
dollar mark for the first
time and closed at an all-
time low of 88.09. Dur-
ing intra-day trade, it had
touched an all-time intra-
day low of 88.33.
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Jammu
The Narendra Modi gov-
ernment is committed to
ensuring the rehabilita-
tion of those affected by
recent floods in Jammu
and Kashmir, Union
Home Minister Amit
Shah said on Monday, as
he undertook a whirl-
wind tour of a worst-hit
area here.
Shah visited Mangu-
chak village near the
Jammu airport and was
accompanied by Lieuten-
ant Governor Manoj
Sinha, Chief Minister
Omar Abdullah, Leader
of Opposition in the Jam-
mu and Kashmir Assem-
bly Sunil Sharma and
other senior BJP leaders,
including the party?s
Jammu and Kashmir unit
chief, Sat Sharma.
The home minister ar-
rived in Jammu on Sun-
day night to assess the
flood situation and the
relief efforts.
After meeting visitors
at the Raj Bhawan, Shah
left for Manguchak, one
of the worst-hit villages,
for a first-hand account
of the situation. He inter-
acted with the villagers
and assured them of
proper relief and reha-
bilitation, officials said.
?Today, visited Chak
Mangu (Manguchak), a
village affected by the
recent floods in Jammu.
Relief and rescue opera-
tions are being carried
out in full swing by dis-
aster response forces,
along with providing as-
sistance in medical care
to the affected people.
The Modi govt is com-
mitted to taking adequate
measures for the reha-
bilitation of the affected
people,? Shah said.
Earlier, the home min-
ister stopped on the Tawi
bridge, near Bikram
Chowk, and inspected
the damage along the riv-
erbanks. He was briefed
by Jammu Divisional
Commissioner Ramesh
Kumar and other senior
officers.
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Clear roads: Court to Jarange as
Maratha quota stir chokes Mum
Agencies
Mumbai
The Bombay High Court
came down heavily on
activist Manoj Jarange
Patil and his supporters
for the Maratha reserva-
tion agitation at Azad
Maidan which paralysed
traffic in Mumbai.
The court ordered the
protesters to vacate the
site by noon tomorrow
and directed that no more
than 5,000 people could
stay there. The state gov-
ernment said that the De-
vendra Fadnavis admin-
istration will see to it that
the court?s orders are
implemented.
When the counsels
representing Jarange and
other protesters demand-
ed that they be allowed to
hold protests at either the
Brabourne or the
Wankhede Stadium, the
court said that the agita-
tion could not be allowed
at the iconic sporting
venues.
Maratha community members stop a train in Mumbai on
Monday during their protest seeking reservation.
Representatives of Online Gaming
Industry meet Ashwini Vaishnaw
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New Delhi
Union Minister for Elec-
tronics & Information
Technology, Ashwini
Vaishnaw and officials
on Monday met online
gaming industry repre-
sentatives.
According to sources,
the discussion focused on
promoting eSports and
social games. Points re-
lated to orderly transition
and protection of user?s
money were also dis-
cussed. It was noted that
the industry has taken
steps to ensure compli-
ance with the Act.
On August 22, Presi-
dent Droupadi Murmu on
Friday gave her assent to
The Promotion and Regu-
lation of Online Gaming
Bill, 2025, that was passed
by Parliament this week.
The Bill was brought in to
encourage e-sports and
online social games while
prohibiting harmful on-
line money gaming ser-
vices, advertisements, and
financial transactions re-
lated to them.
The Bill seeks to com-
pletely ban offering, op-
erating, or facilitating
online money games, ir-
respective of whether
based on skill, chance, or
both. The Bill was passed
in the Lok Sabha on
Wednesday and in the
Rajya Sabha a day after.
The Promotion and Reg-
ulation of Online Gam-
ing Bill, aims to promote
e-sports and online social
games, while outlawing
online money gaming.
There will be no pun-
ishment for those playing
online money games; it is
only the service providers,
advertisers, promoters,
and those who financially
support such games who
will face the consequenc-
es, said sources earlier.
Through this legislation,
the government aims to
promote e-sports and give
them legal recognition.
This bill will help provide
legal support to e-sports.
Earlier, there was no
legal backing for e-sports,
sources said. For the pro-
motion of e-sports, which
has been recognised as a
legitimate form of com-
petitive sport in India, the
Ministry of Youth Affairs
and Sports will establish
a dedicated framework.
The government will also
promote online social
games.
Union Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw.
?QUALIFY OR TAKE RETIREMENT?
TET required to continue in service: SC to teachers
Agencies
New Delhi
he Supreme
Court on Mon-
day ruled that
the Teachers Eligibility
Test (TET) is a manda-
tory requirement to con-
tinue in teaching service
or to seek promotion.
The Bench of Justices
Dipankar Datta and Au-
gustine George Masih,
however, provided relief
to the teachers who have
only five years to reach
their age of superannua-
tion and directed that they
may continue in service.
Teachers who have
more than five years in ser-
vice are mandated to qual-
ify the TET to continue
service, the Court said.
Otherwise they may
quit or apply for compul-
sory retirement with ter-
minal benefits, it added.
Pertinently, the question
of whether State can man-
date TET for minority in-
stitutions and how it would
affect their rights, was re-
ferred to a larger Bench.
he Court passed the
judgment on a batch of
petitions, including from
Tamil Nadu and Maha-
rashtra, related to the issue
of whether TET is manda-
tory for teaching service.
The National Council
for Teacher Education
(NCTE) in 2010 had laid
down certain minimum
qualifications for a per-
son to be eligible for ap-
pointment as a teacher in
Classes I to VIII in a
school. Subsequently,
NCTE introduced TET.
T
Pertinently, the
question of whether
State can mandate
TET for minority
institutions and how
it would affect their
rights, the Supreme
Court referred to a
larger Bench
Shyam Sharma
Heavy rainfall has turned
the world-famous Saris-
ka Tiger Reserve into a
waterlogged landscape,
with rivers and streams
flowing at dangerous
speeds. District Collector
Artika Shukla has urged
visitors to respect na-
ture?s fury and stay away
from fast-flowing waters.
Meanwhile, the annual
Lakkhi Fair at the re-
vered Bharthari Baba
shrine is drawing huge
crowds from across
North India.
With the Alwar?
Jaipur road flooded at
the Bharthari bridge, au-
thorities have suspended
vehicular movement for
three days.
Despite this, thou-
sands of devotees con-
tinue to arrive on foot.
Superintendent of Police
Sudhir Chaudhary has
deployed heavy police
forces to manage the
situation and repeatedly
appealed to people to
avoid water bodies.
Tragically, a young
man?s body was recov-
ered from a river in Sa-
riska, and announce-
ments about missing
persons are being made
at the fairground. In a
risky move, groups of
devotees formed human
chains to cross the flood-
ed bridge, narrowly
avoiding disaster.
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devotees at risk; DC urges caution
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new Delhi
The Supreme Court,
which heard on Monday
the RJD and AIMIM?s
pleas for extending the
deadline to file claims
and objections in the
Special Intensive Revi-
sion (SIR) of electoral
rolls in poll-bound Bihar,
directed the Bihar Legal
Services Authority chair-
person to activate para
legal volunteers to help
individuals and political
parties to submit claims,
objections and correc-
tions in every district
across the State.
The deadline for filing
claims and objections for
inclusion or exclusion of
elector names from the
draft roll is September 1.
However, ECI submitted
they would accept revision
forms even after the dead-
line and it would be inte-
grated into the final list.
The next hearing is sched-
uled for September 8.
Seeking direction to
the poll panel for extend-
ing the timeline by two
weeks and accepting the
claims of deleted voters
till September 15, the
RJD said the Election
Commission of India?s
daily SIR update showed
the number of claims had
increased with over a
lakh claims filed in the
last week, and 33,349
filed in the past two days.
?The period of filing
claims expires on Sep-
tember 1, 2025. Unless
extended, genuine elec-
tors whose names have
been erroneously deleted
by the ECI will not be
able to submit their
claims and consequently
will be barred from exer-
cising their right to vote
in the coming elections,?
it said.
PTf
Mumbai
The rupee depreciated 10
paise to close at an all-
time low of 88.19 (provi-
sional) against the US
dollar on Monday amid
Indo-US trade deal uncer-
tainties and higher dollar
demand from importers.
Forex traders said the
rupee opened on a weak-
er note this morning and
revisited its all-time in-
tra-day low of 88.33
against the American
currency, weighed down
by persistent foreign
fund outflows.
At the interbank for-
eign exchange market,
the rupee opened at 88.18
against the US dollar,
then lost ground and fell
to an all-time intra-day
low of 88.33, as addi-
tional trade tariffs on In-
dia by the US raised con-
cerns over India?s trade
deficit.
The domestic unit fi-
nally settled at an all-
time closing low of 88.19
(provisional) against the
greenback, registering a
fall of 10 paise over its
previous close.
On Friday, the rupee
breached the 88 per US
dollar mark for the first
time and closed at an all-
time low of 88.09. Dur-
ing intra-day trade, it had
touched an all-time intra-
day low of 88.33.
Rupee falls 10
paise to close
at 88.19 against
the US dollar
PTf
Jammu
The Narendra Modi gov-
ernment is committed to
ensuring the rehabilita-
tion of those affected by
recent floods in Jammu
and Kashmir, Union
Home Minister Amit
Shah said on Monday, as
he undertook a whirl-
wind tour of a worst-hit
area here.
Shah visited Mangu-
chak village near the
Jammu airport and was
accompanied by Lieuten-
ant Governor Manoj
Sinha, Chief Minister
Omar Abdullah, Leader
of Opposition in the Jam-
mu and Kashmir Assem-
bly Sunil Sharma and
other senior BJP leaders,
including the party?s
Jammu and Kashmir unit
chief, Sat Sharma.
The home minister ar-
rived in Jammu on Sun-
day night to assess the
flood situation and the
relief efforts.
After meeting visitors
at the Raj Bhawan, Shah
left for Manguchak, one
of the worst-hit villages,
for a first-hand account
of the situation. He inter-
acted with the villagers
and assured them of
proper relief and reha-
bilitation, officials said.
?Today, visited Chak
Mangu (Manguchak), a
village affected by the
recent floods in Jammu.
Relief and rescue opera-
tions are being carried
out in full swing by dis-
aster response forces,
along with providing as-
sistance in medical care
to the affected people.
The Modi govt is com-
mitted to taking adequate
measures for the reha-
bilitation of the affected
people,? Shah said.
Earlier, the home min-
ister stopped on the Tawi
bridge, near Bikram
Chowk, and inspected
the damage along the riv-
erbanks. He was briefed
by Jammu Divisional
Commissioner Ramesh
Kumar and other senior
officers.
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Clear roads: Court to Jarange as
Maratha quota stir chokes Mum
Agencies
Mumbai
The Bombay High Court
came down heavily on
activist Manoj Jarange
Patil and his supporters
for the Maratha reserva-
tion agitation at Azad
Maidan which paralysed
traffic in Mumbai.
The court ordered the
protesters to vacate the
site by noon tomorrow
and directed that no more
than 5,000 people could
stay there. The state gov-
ernment said that the De-
vendra Fadnavis admin-
istration will see to it that
the court?s orders are
implemented.
When the counsels
representing Jarange and
other protesters demand-
ed that they be allowed to
hold protests at either the
Brabourne or the
Wankhede Stadium, the
court said that the agita-
tion could not be allowed
at the iconic sporting
venues.
Maratha community members stop a train in Mumbai on
Monday during their protest seeking reservation.
Representatives of Online Gaming
Industry meet Ashwini Vaishnaw
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New Delhi
Union Minister for Elec-
tronics & Information
Technology, Ashwini
Vaishnaw and officials
on Monday met online
gaming industry repre-
sentatives.
According to sources,
the discussion focused on
promoting eSports and
social games. Points re-
lated to orderly transition
and protection of user?s
money were also dis-
cussed. It was noted that
the industry has taken
steps to ensure compli-
ance with the Act.
On August 22, Presi-
dent Droupadi Murmu on
Friday gave her assent to
The Promotion and Regu-
lation of Online Gaming
Bill, 2025, that was passed
by Parliament this week.
The Bill was brought in to
encourage e-sports and
online social games while
prohibiting harmful on-
line money gaming ser-
vices, advertisements, and
financial transactions re-
lated to them.
The Bill seeks to com-
pletely ban offering, op-
erating, or facilitating
online money games, ir-
respective of whether
based on skill, chance, or
both. The Bill was passed
in the Lok Sabha on
Wednesday and in the
Rajya Sabha a day after.
The Promotion and Reg-
ulation of Online Gam-
ing Bill, aims to promote
e-sports and online social
games, while outlawing
online money gaming.
There will be no pun-
ishment for those playing
online money games; it is
only the service providers,
advertisers, promoters,
and those who financially
support such games who
will face the consequenc-
es, said sources earlier.
Through this legislation,
the government aims to
promote e-sports and give
them legal recognition.
This bill will help provide
legal support to e-sports.
Earlier, there was no
legal backing for e-sports,
sources said. For the pro-
motion of e-sports, which
has been recognised as a
legitimate form of com-
petitive sport in India, the
Ministry of Youth Affairs
and Sports will establish
a dedicated framework.
The government will also
promote online social
games.
Union Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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TET required to continue in service: SC to teachers
Agencies
New Delhi
he Supreme
Court on Mon-
day ruled that
the Teachers Eligibility
Test (TET) is a manda-
tory requirement to con-
tinue in teaching service
or to seek promotion.
The Bench of Justices
Dipankar Datta and Au-
gustine George Masih,
however, provided relief
to the teachers who have
only five years to reach
their age of superannua-
tion and directed that they
may continue in service.
Teachers who have
more than five years in ser-
vice are mandated to qual-
ify the TET to continue
service, the Court said.
Otherwise they may
quit or apply for compul-
sory retirement with ter-
minal benefits, it added.
Pertinently, the question
of whether State can man-
date TET for minority in-
stitutions and how it would
affect their rights, was re-
ferred to a larger Bench.
he Court passed the
judgment on a batch of
petitions, including from
Tamil Nadu and Maha-
rashtra, related to the issue
of whether TET is manda-
tory for teaching service.
The National Council
for Teacher Education
(NCTE) in 2010 had laid
down certain minimum
qualifications for a per-
son to be eligible for ap-
pointment as a teacher in
Classes I to VIII in a
school. Subsequently,
NCTE introduced TET.
T
Pertinently, the
question of whether
State can mandate
TET for minority
institutions and how
it would affect their
rights, the Supreme
Court referred to a
larger Bench
Shyam Sharma
Heavy rainfall has turned
the world-famous Saris-
ka Tiger Reserve into a
waterlogged landscape,
with rivers and streams
flowing at dangerous
speeds. District Collector
Artika Shukla has urged
visitors to respect na-
ture?s fury and stay away
from fast-flowing waters.
Meanwhile, the annual
Lakkhi Fair at the re-
vered Bharthari Baba
shrine is drawing huge
crowds from across
North India.
With the Alwar?
Jaipur road flooded at
the Bharthari bridge, au-
thorities have suspended
vehicular movement for
three days.
Despite this, thou-
sands of devotees con-
tinue to arrive on foot.
Superintendent of Police
Sudhir Chaudhary has
deployed heavy police
forces to manage the
situation and repeatedly
appealed to people to
avoid water bodies.
Tragically, a young
man?s body was recov-
ered from a river in Sa-
riska, and announce-
ments about missing
persons are being made
at the fairground. In a
risky move, groups of
devotees formed human
chains to cross the flood-
ed bridge, narrowly
avoiding disaster.
Flooded Sariska puts Lakkhi Fair
devotees at risk; DC urges caution
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, referring to India?s
decades-long struggle at
SCO Summit on Monday
said, ?India has been
bearing the brunt of ter-
rorism for the last four
decades. Recently, we
saw the worst side of ter-
rorism in Pahalgam. I ex-
press my gratitude to the
friendly country that
stood with us in this hour
of grief.? Chinese Presi-
dent Xi Jinping called on
member states of the SCO
to strengthen cooperation
by seeking common
ground while setting aside
differences, as he warned
against ?Cold War men-
tality? and ?bullying be-
haviour? in global affairs.
Xi said that the SCO
has achieved ?ground-
breaking and historic re-
sults? by adhering to the
principles of fairness, jus-
tice, and mutual respect.
He emphasised that the
bloc must continue to up-
hold these values to meet
the increasingly complex
challenges of security and
development.
The Chinese leader un-
derlined the need for a
fairer and more equitable
system of global govern-
ance, stressing support for
multilateral trade struc-
tures. By standing firmly
against unilateralism and
protectionist practices, Xi
said the SCO could play a
constructive role in stabi-
lising the global economy.
ICC announces $13.88 million for Women?s World Cup
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The International Cricket
Council has announced a
record-breaking prize
purse of USD 13.88 mil-
lion for the upcoming ICC
Women?s World Cup,
making it the richest tour-
nament in the history of the
women?s game. The event,
jointly hosted by India and
Sri Lanka from September
30 to November 2, will
open with a face-off be-
tween the two host nations.
The staggering figure
represents a 296.57 %
jump from the previous
edition in New Zealand in
2022, when the total pool
stood at $3.5 million.
The champions of the
13th edition will walk
away with a record $4.48
million, more than triple
the $1.32 million that
Australia pocketed after
clinching the title in 2022.
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with Afghan Minister,
New Delhi sends aid
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At least 800 people have
been killed, and 2,500 in-
jured in the powerful
earthquake that struck
eastern Afghanistan, ac-
cording to a Taliban gov-
ernment spokesperson.
The United Nations in
Afghanistan said it is
?deeply saddened? by the
situation, even before the
death toll rose. In a state-
ment on X, the UN said its
teams are already on the
ground ?delivering emer-
gency assistance and life-
saving support.? ?Our
thoughts are with the af-
fected communities,? the
statement added.
EAM S Jaishankar also
expressed ?support and
solidarity to the Afghan
people as they respond to
it.? ?India will extend as-
sistance in this hour of
need. Our condolences to
the families of the vic-
tims. And our prayers for
early recovery of
the in-
jured,? he added. S. Jais-
hankar Monday, spoke
with his Afghan counter-
part Mawlawi Amir Khan
Muttaqi, offering condo-
lences for the loss of lives
in the earthquake.
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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in
Gilgit-Baltistan, 5 personnel killed
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An army helicopter
crashed in northern Paki-
stan on Monday, killing
all five people on board,
the military said.
?The helicopter was on
routine training flying
when it developed a tech-
nical fault and crashed,?
it said in a statement.
Two pilots, two crew,
and a flight engineer on
board the MI-17 died.
A police official in the
district had earlier said
that the helicopter
crashed during a test
landing on a newly pro-
posed helipad. The heli-
copter came down in a
mountainous tourist area
in Diamer district, in
Gilgit Baltistan, around
10:00 am (0500 GMT).
It comes just weeks
after a government MI-
17 helicopter crashed in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province while carrying
out flood relief efforts,
killing all five crew and
pilots. There have been
several deadly helicop-
ter crashes in Pakistan in
recent years.
Brahmins
profiteering off
Indians, says
Trump?s adviser
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In a new rant against India
for its purchases of Rus-
sian oil, White House
trade adviser
Peter Navar-
ro has said
that ?Brah-
mins? are
profiteering
at the expense of the In-
dian people and it needs
to ?stop?.
?Look (PM Narendra)
Modi is a great leader,?
Navarro, the Trump ad-
ministration?s Senior
Counsellor for Trade and
Manufacturing, said in an
interview.
The trade adviser said
that he doesn?t understand
how the Indian leader is
cooperating with Russian
President Vladimir Putin
and Chinese President Xi
Jinping ?when he?s the
biggest democracy in the
world.? ?So I would just
simply say, the Indian
people, please understand
what?s going on here. You
got Brahmins profiteering
at the expense of the In-
dian people. We need that
to stop,? Navarro said.
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exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and
Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China--
a moment that drew global spotlight for its strong geopoliti-
cal implications, especially as President Donald Trump
ratchets up trade tensions with New Delhi. Photographs
and videos from Tianjin showed visible camaraderie among
the three heavyweight leaders, while several world leaders
observed them from the sidelines. In one of the videos go-
ing viral from the summit, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif was seen looking on with a grim expression as
Prime Minister Modi engaged in an animated informal chat
minutes ahead of the plenary session in Tianjin. This came
after PM Modi was seen standing several places apart from
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13th edition, played
across Guwahati,
Indore, Navi Mumbai,
Visakhapatnam, and
Colombo will take
home $4.48 million,
up from $1.32
million three years
ago, while the
runners-up will earn
$2.24 million
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prez for12th timeEU chief?s plane
hit by suspected
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was re-elected President
of the Rajasthan Circle of
the Income Tax Employ-
ees Federation (ITEF) for
the 12th consecutive
term, while Siyarama
Swami retained the post
of General Secretary for
the fifth time. Anuj Bish-
noi was also re-elected as
Finance Secretary.
Agencies
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an Commission President
Ursula von
der Leyen
was hit by
GPS jam-
ming over
Bulgaria in a
suspected Russian opera-
tion, a spokesperson said
on Monday. The plane
landed safely in Plovdiv
airport, and von der Leyen
will continue her planned
tour of the European Un-
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, referring to India?s
decades-long struggle at
SCO Summit on Monday
said, ?India has been
bearing the brunt of ter-
rorism for the last four
decades. Recently, we
saw the worst side of ter-
rorism in Pahalgam. I ex-
press my gratitude to the
friendly country that
stood with us in this hour
of grief.? Chinese Presi-
dent Xi Jinping called on
member states of the SCO
to strengthen cooperation
by seeking common
ground while setting aside
differences, as he warned
against ?Cold War men-
tality? and ?bullying be-
haviour? in global affairs.
Xi said that the SCO
has achieved ?ground-
breaking and historic re-
sults? by adhering to the
principles of fairness, jus-
tice, and mutual respect.
He emphasised that the
bloc must continue to up-
hold these values to meet
the increasingly complex
challenges of security and
development.
The Chinese leader un-
derlined the need for a
fairer and more equitable
system of global govern-
ance, stressing support for
multilateral trade struc-
tures. By standing firmly
against unilateralism and
protectionist practices, Xi
said the SCO could play a
constructive role in stabi-
lising the global economy.
ICC announces $13.88 million for Women?s World Cup
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The International Cricket
Council has announced a
record-breaking prize
purse of USD 13.88 mil-
lion for the upcoming ICC
Women?s World Cup,
making it the richest tour-
nament in the history of the
women?s game. The event,
jointly hosted by India and
Sri Lanka from September
30 to November 2, will
open with a face-off be-
tween the two host nations.
The staggering figure
represents a 296.57 %
jump from the previous
edition in New Zealand in
2022, when the total pool
stood at $3.5 million.
The champions of the
13th edition will walk
away with a record $4.48
million, more than triple
the $1.32 million that
Australia pocketed after
clinching the title in 2022.
INDIA?s BIG DIPLOMATIC WIN AT SCO SUMMIT
SCO CALLS FOR FAIRER GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
EAM Jaishankar speaks
with Afghan Minister,
New Delhi sends aid
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At least 800 people have
been killed, and 2,500 in-
jured in the powerful
earthquake that struck
eastern Afghanistan, ac-
cording to a Taliban gov-
ernment spokesperson.
The United Nations in
Afghanistan said it is
?deeply saddened? by the
situation, even before the
death toll rose. In a state-
ment on X, the UN said its
teams are already on the
ground ?delivering emer-
gency assistance and life-
saving support.? ?Our
thoughts are with the af-
fected communities,? the
statement added.
EAM S Jaishankar also
expressed ?support and
solidarity to the Afghan
people as they respond to
it.? ?India will extend as-
sistance in this hour of
need. Our condolences to
the families of the vic-
tims. And our prayers for
early recovery of
the in-
jured,? he added. S. Jais-
hankar Monday, spoke
with his Afghan counter-
part Mawlawi Amir Khan
Muttaqi, offering condo-
lences for the loss of lives
in the earthquake.
?India stands by Afghanistan?
Pakistan army helicopter crashes in
Gilgit-Baltistan, 5 personnel killed
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An army helicopter
crashed in northern Paki-
stan on Monday, killing
all five people on board,
the military said.
?The helicopter was on
routine training flying
when it developed a tech-
nical fault and crashed,?
it said in a statement.
Two pilots, two crew,
and a flight engineer on
board the MI-17 died.
A police official in the
district had earlier said
that the helicopter
crashed during a test
landing on a newly pro-
posed helipad. The heli-
copter came down in a
mountainous tourist area
in Diamer district, in
Gilgit Baltistan, around
10:00 am (0500 GMT).
It comes just weeks
after a government MI-
17 helicopter crashed in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province while carrying
out flood relief efforts,
killing all five crew and
pilots. There have been
several deadly helicop-
ter crashes in Pakistan in
recent years.
Brahmins
profiteering off
Indians, says
Trump?s adviser
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for its purchases of Rus-
sian oil, White House
trade adviser
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ro has said
that ?Brah-
mins? are
profiteering
at the expense of the In-
dian people and it needs
to ?stop?.
?Look (PM Narendra)
Modi is a great leader,?
Navarro, the Trump ad-
ministration?s Senior
Counsellor for Trade and
Manufacturing, said in an
interview.
The trade adviser said
that he doesn?t understand
how the Indian leader is
cooperating with Russian
President Vladimir Putin
and Chinese President Xi
Jinping ?when he?s the
biggest democracy in the
world.? ?So I would just
simply say, the Indian
people, please understand
what?s going on here. You
got Brahmins profiteering
at the expense of the In-
dian people. We need that
to stop,? Navarro said.
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PM Narendra Modi on Monday engaged in a warm
exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and
Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China--
a moment that drew global spotlight for its strong geopoliti-
cal implications, especially as President Donald Trump
ratchets up trade tensions with New Delhi. Photographs
and videos from Tianjin showed visible camaraderie among
the three heavyweight leaders, while several world leaders
observed them from the sidelines. In one of the videos go-
ing viral from the summit, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif was seen looking on with a grim expression as
Prime Minister Modi engaged in an animated informal chat
minutes ahead of the plenary session in Tianjin. This came
after PM Modi was seen standing several places apart from
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Chalo’, ‘Shahar Chalo’ drives: CM
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, other dignitaries remember late Devkinandan Sharma
Krishna Murari
Jaipur
A condolence meeting
was held on Monday at
the residence of Moti
Dungri Temple’s head
priest Kailash Sharma, in
memory of his cousin
Devkinandan Sharma,
who passed away on Sat-
urday. The ‘Tiye Ki
Baithak’ took place at the
Mahant residence within
the Moti Dungri temple
premises, drawing the
presence of many promi-
nent figures from the
city’s political, adminis-
trative, and social circles.
Among those who at-
tended the gathering to
pay their respects were
CMD of First India
News Dr Jagdeesh
Chandra and CEO &
Managing Editor Pawan
Arora, who offered flo-
ral tributes to the depart-
ed soul and extended
their condolences to the
bereaved family. Several
well-known personali-
ties were present at the
ceremony, including
Cabinet Minister Rajya-
vardhan Rathore, Rajya
Sabha MP Ghanshyam
Tiwari, Mahants from
Kale Hanumanji and
Khole Ke Hanumanji
temples including BM
Sharma, former Member
of Parliament Ram-
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Jaipur
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
chaired a meeting via VC
with Secretaries, Collec-
tors, and SPs to review
rain-affected districts and
the situation of Rajasthan
residents impacted by
natural disasters in Jam-
mu & Kashmir, Himachal
Pradesh, and Uttara-
khand. He issued direc-
tions for timely rescue
and relief. Sharma an-
nounced the ‘Chalo
Shaher’ campaign (Sept
15–Oct 2) in urban areas
to improve sanitation,
streetlights, stray animal
control, pending govern-
ance matters, and road
repairs, with pre-camps
for citizen applications.
The rural ‘Chalo Gaon’
campaign starts Sept 18,
covering two gram pan-
chayats per Panchayat
Samiti, three days a
week, including health
camps, school repairs,
scheme applications,
seed kit distribution, and
a co- op membership
drive (Oct 2–15), with
nodal officers overseeing
each campaign.
Sharma stressed integrity
in public service, strict
action against corrupt
staff, and recognition of
committed employees.
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into pilgrimage site’‘Abhyuday Ki Ore’ means welfare,
progress & equal upliftment: Guv
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat leads
high-level nat’l meetings in Jodhpur
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Union Tourism Minister
Gajendra Singh Shekha-
wat visited historic
Machiya Fort on Mon-
day, paying tribute to
freedom fighters. He dis-
cussed plans to develop
the site as a memorial
and enhance Machiya
Park for tourism. Located
12 km from Jodhpur, the
fort, dating to the prince-
ly era, was converted into
a British prison where
many fighters were tor-
tured or killed, and fami-
lies barred from meeting
them. Shekhawat said it
will be developed as a
holy pilgrimage and ma-
jor tourist attraction.
CS Dave
Jaisalmer
Somti Devi of Bheels Ka
Bas, Ramdevra, unveiled
“Abhyuday Ki Ore” on
Monday, documenting
Governor Haribhau
Bagade’s first year. Re-
leased at his request, the
event highlighted his
commitment to tribal and
marginalized communi-
ties. Bagade said the title
signifies universal uplift-
ment and collective pro-
gress. The book reflects
his developmental vi-
sion, covering district
visits, natural farming,
cooperative devp, tribal
& dairy progress, &
higher education initia-
tives. He also prayed at
Baba Ramdev’s samadhi,
and was welcomed by
temple head BS Tanwar.
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A series of high-level
RSS meetings began in
Jodhpur, involving top
leadership and represent-
atives from 32 affiliated
organisations. RSS chief
Mohan Bhagwat arrived
at 2:20 PM and will stay
at Adarsh Vidya Mandir,
Lal Sagar, with one night
at a local worker’s resi-
dence.
The nine-day agenda
covers national unity, in-
ternal security, social is-
sues, and recent develop-
ments. The three-day
Akhil Bharatiya Saman-
vay Baithak (Sept 5–7)
will feature Bhagwat,
Sarkaryavah Dattatreya
Hosabale, six joint gen
secys, senior office-bear-
ers, and BJP leaders in-
cluding BL Santhosh, V
Satish, Shiv Narayan, JP
Nadda, and CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma.
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SP Sharma, BJP leader
and retired IAS Rajen-
dra Bhatt, Gajanand
Sharma, Ashok Parna-
mi, Brij Kishore Shar-
ma, DD Kumawat, OP
Galhotra, JC Mahanti,
police officer Ajay
Kant, Pushpendra Sin-
gh Rathore, and Saroj
Khemka, among others.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajasthan ends free land
allotments; only the CM
can approve concession-
al grants, capped at 40%
of market value for pub-
lic utility projects with
minimum investment
guarantees. Sector limits:
schools 2,000–6,000 m²,
colleges 6,000–
10,000 m², private uni-
versities up to 20 acres
(Rs 300 cr), medical col-
leges/hospitals 1,000–
50,000 m² (Rs 500 cr).
Unused land may be re-
voked; nat’l parties get
defined office allotments.
CM’s approval
mandatory for
land allotments
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Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday extended full support
to Haryana and Punjab in their relief and rescue operations follow-
ing excessive rainfall and rising river levels. In separate phone calls
with Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann,
Sharma assured unwavering assistance. He reviewed the situation caused
by surging Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, affecting districts including Fazilka
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der is top priority; police
must act swiftly, espe-
cially during the festive
season, with collabora-
tion from civil society.
He directed proposals for
school, anganwadi, and
hosp construction/repair,
increased enrollment un-
der PM SVANidhi, Food
Security, Lakhpati Didi,
& PM Kusum Yojana,
reviewed Panch Gaurav,
MoUs from Rising Raj
Summit, budget execu-
tion, & grievance redres-
sal, directs sanitation,
streetlights, road repairs
ahead of festivities.
When we embrace change with positivity,
even uncertainty becomes opportunity.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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Ensure max benefit via ‘Gaon
Chalo’, ‘Shahar Chalo’ drives: CM
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, other dignitaries remember late Devkinandan Sharma
Krishna Murari
Jaipur
A condolence meeting
was held on Monday at
the residence of Moti
Dungri Temple’s head
priest Kailash Sharma, in
memory of his cousin
Devkinandan Sharma,
who passed away on Sat-
urday. The ‘Tiye Ki
Baithak’ took place at the
Mahant residence within
the Moti Dungri temple
premises, drawing the
presence of many promi-
nent figures from the
city’s political, adminis-
trative, and social circles.
Among those who at-
tended the gathering to
pay their respects were
CMD of First India
News Dr Jagdeesh
Chandra and CEO &
Managing Editor Pawan
Arora, who offered flo-
ral tributes to the depart-
ed soul and extended
their condolences to the
bereaved family. Several
well-known personali-
ties were present at the
ceremony, including
Cabinet Minister Rajya-
vardhan Rathore, Rajya
Sabha MP Ghanshyam
Tiwari, Mahants from
Kale Hanumanji and
Khole Ke Hanumanji
temples including BM
Sharma, former Member
of Parliament Ram-
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Jaipur
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
chaired a meeting via VC
with Secretaries, Collec-
tors, and SPs to review
rain-affected districts and
the situation of Rajasthan
residents impacted by
natural disasters in Jam-
mu & Kashmir, Himachal
Pradesh, and Uttara-
khand. He issued direc-
tions for timely rescue
and relief. Sharma an-
nounced the ‘Chalo
Shaher’ campaign (Sept
15–Oct 2) in urban areas
to improve sanitation,
streetlights, stray animal
control, pending govern-
ance matters, and road
repairs, with pre-camps
for citizen applications.
The rural ‘Chalo Gaon’
campaign starts Sept 18,
covering two gram pan-
chayats per Panchayat
Samiti, three days a
week, including health
camps, school repairs,
scheme applications,
seed kit distribution, and
a co- op membership
drive (Oct 2–15), with
nodal officers overseeing
each campaign.
Sharma stressed integrity
in public service, strict
action against corrupt
staff, and recognition of
committed employees.
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into pilgrimage site’‘Abhyuday Ki Ore’ means welfare,
progress & equal upliftment: Guv
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat leads
high-level nat’l meetings in Jodhpur
First India Bureau
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Union Tourism Minister
Gajendra Singh Shekha-
wat visited historic
Machiya Fort on Mon-
day, paying tribute to
freedom fighters. He dis-
cussed plans to develop
the site as a memorial
and enhance Machiya
Park for tourism. Located
12 km from Jodhpur, the
fort, dating to the prince-
ly era, was converted into
a British prison where
many fighters were tor-
tured or killed, and fami-
lies barred from meeting
them. Shekhawat said it
will be developed as a
holy pilgrimage and ma-
jor tourist attraction.
CS Dave
Jaisalmer
Somti Devi of Bheels Ka
Bas, Ramdevra, unveiled
“Abhyuday Ki Ore” on
Monday, documenting
Governor Haribhau
Bagade’s first year. Re-
leased at his request, the
event highlighted his
commitment to tribal and
marginalized communi-
ties. Bagade said the title
signifies universal uplift-
ment and collective pro-
gress. The book reflects
his developmental vi-
sion, covering district
visits, natural farming,
cooperative devp, tribal
& dairy progress, &
higher education initia-
tives. He also prayed at
Baba Ramdev’s samadhi,
and was welcomed by
temple head BS Tanwar.
Rajeev Gaur
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A series of high-level
RSS meetings began in
Jodhpur, involving top
leadership and represent-
atives from 32 affiliated
organisations. RSS chief
Mohan Bhagwat arrived
at 2:20 PM and will stay
at Adarsh Vidya Mandir,
Lal Sagar, with one night
at a local worker’s resi-
dence.
The nine-day agenda
covers national unity, in-
ternal security, social is-
sues, and recent develop-
ments. The three-day
Akhil Bharatiya Saman-
vay Baithak (Sept 5–7)
will feature Bhagwat,
Sarkaryavah Dattatreya
Hosabale, six joint gen
secys, senior office-bear-
ers, and BJP leaders in-
cluding BL Santhosh, V
Satish, Shiv Narayan, JP
Nadda, and CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma.
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mi, Brij Kishore Shar-
ma, DD Kumawat, OP
Galhotra, JC Mahanti,
police officer Ajay
Kant, Pushpendra Sin-
gh Rathore, and Saroj
Khemka, among others.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajasthan ends free land
allotments; only the CM
can approve concession-
al grants, capped at 40%
of market value for pub-
lic utility projects with
minimum investment
guarantees. Sector limits:
schools 2,000–6,000 m²,
colleges 6,000–
10,000 m², private uni-
versities up to 20 acres
(Rs 300 cr), medical col-
leges/hospitals 1,000–
50,000 m² (Rs 500 cr).
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voked; nat’l parties get
defined office allotments.
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to Haryana and Punjab in their relief and rescue operations follow-
ing excessive rainfall and rising river levels. In separate phone calls
with Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann,
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by surging Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, affecting districts including Fazilka
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der is top priority; police
must act swiftly, espe-
cially during the festive
season, with collabora-
tion from civil society.
He directed proposals for
school, anganwadi, and
hosp construction/repair,
increased enrollment un-
der PM SVANidhi, Food
Security, Lakhpati Didi,
& PM Kusum Yojana,
reviewed Panch Gaurav,
MoUs from Rising Raj
Summit, budget execu-
tion, & grievance redres-
sal, directs sanitation,
streetlights, road repairs
ahead of festivities.
aipur witnessed a
spectacular evening
of fashion, culture
and global beauty
as the Grand Finale
of Miss Teen Inter-
national 2025, presented by Bharta24
and First India, was hosted at Zee
Studios, on Sunday evening. Con-
testants from 24 countries competed
in multiple rounds including opening
number, swimwear, evening gown
and question-answer, before the win-
ners were crowned.
The coveted title of Miss Teen
International 2025 went to Lorena
Ruiz from Spain, while Kaziah Liz
Mejo from India secured the posi-
tion of 1st Runner-up, followed by
Valeria Morales Valerie from Co-
lombia as 2nd Runner-up. Sabrina
Maria Feliciano from Puerto Rico
and Grecia Novelo from Mexico
were adjudged 3rd and 4th Runner-
up respectively, adding to the even-
ing’s grandeur.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra graced the
evening as the Chief Guest. Applaud-
ing the efforts behind the pageant, Dr
Chandra said, “It is remarkable to see
India hosting such a prestigious in-
ternational platform. Nikhil Anand
and his Glamanand Group have tak-
en fashion and pageantry in India to
new heights, making Jaipur the heart
of global celebration tonight.”
The distinguished jury panel fea-
tured Mahak Dhingra (Miss Charm
India 2025), Nikhil Anand (Chair-
man of Glamanand Group and Na-
tional Director of Miss Universe In-
dia), Manika Vishwakarma (Miss
Universe India 2025),
Rajeev Srivastava
(Founder, Act Now)
and Roosh Sindhu
(Miss International In-
dia 2025). Their collective
expertise ensured a fair and dy-
namic evaluation of the finalists.
Nikhil Anand, expressing his
pride, said, “Miss Teen International
is the world’s largest and most pres-
tigious teen pageant. Hosting it in
India reflects our country’s growing
influence in global fashion. Jaipur,
with its regal charm, has once again
proven why it is among the most cel-
ebrated cities worldwide.”
The evening not only celebrated
beauty but also showcased India’s
cultural hospitality, leaving contest-
ants and audiences with memories of
Jaipur’s royal grandeur.
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spectacular evening
of fashion, culture
and global beauty
as the Grand Finale
of Miss Teen Inter-
national 2025, presented by Bharta24
and First India, was hosted at Zee
Studios, on Sunday evening. Con-
testants from 24 countries competed
in multiple rounds including opening
number, swimwear, evening gown
and question-answer, before the win-
ners were crowned.
The coveted title of Miss Teen
International 2025 went to Lorena
Ruiz from Spain, while Kaziah Liz
Mejo from India secured the posi-
tion of 1st Runner-up, followed by
Valeria Morales Valerie from Co-
lombia as 2nd Runner-up. Sabrina
Maria Feliciano from Puerto Rico
and Grecia Novelo from Mexico
were adjudged 3rd and 4th Runner-
up respectively, adding to the even-
ing’s grandeur.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra graced the
evening as the Chief Guest. Applaud-
ing the efforts behind the pageant, Dr
Chandra said, “It is remarkable to see
India hosting such a prestigious in-
ternational platform. Nikhil Anand
and his Glamanand Group have tak-
en fashion and pageantry in India to
new heights, making Jaipur the heart
of global celebration tonight.”
The distinguished jury panel fea-
tured Mahak Dhingra (Miss Charm
India 2025), Nikhil Anand (Chair-
man of Glamanand Group and Na-
tional Director of Miss Universe In-
dia), Manika Vishwakarma (Miss
Universe India 2025),
Rajeev Srivastava
(Founder, Act Now)
and Roosh Sindhu
(Miss International In-
dia 2025). Their collective
expertise ensured a fair and dy-
namic evaluation of the finalists.
Nikhil Anand, expressing his
pride, said, “Miss Teen International
is the world’s largest and most pres-
tigious teen pageant. Hosting it in
India reflects our country’s growing
influence in global fashion. Jaipur,
with its regal charm, has once again
proven why it is among the most cel-
ebrated cities worldwide.”
The evening not only celebrated
beauty but also showcased India’s
cultural hospitality, leaving contest-
ants and audiences with memories of
Jaipur’s royal grandeur.
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[email protected]
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ne stu-
dent
was
routine-
ly pun-
ished
for her ?ADHD behav-
iours? at school, another
was locked in a class-
room, while another was
sent home 85 times in a
single year.
These are just some of
the responses we had in a
new survey of parents
and caregivers about their
disabled children?s expe-
riences in Australian
schools.
We also heard from
students who described
?being picked last for
everything?, teasing and
physical pushing as well
as students and staff say-
ing they were ?faking?
their disability.
In two reports released
today for advocacy
group, Children and
Young People with Dis-
ability Australia (CYDA),
we reveal alarming rates
of bullying and exclusion
in Australian schools.
TRACKING THE LIVED
EXPERIENCES OF
STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITY
Since 2010, CYDA has
done formal surveys of
students with disability
and their parents. Nation-
al data on bullying is not
comprehensively col-
lected, making these re-
sults both rare and sig-
nificant.
We conducted the two
latest national reports on
behalf of CYDA. This
new round of surveys re-
peats the last survey done
in 2022, so we can track
trends.
The parent survey was
conducted from Decem-
ber 2024 to February
2025, with 253 respond-
ents, tracking issues such
as bullying, inclusion,
restrictive practices and
complaints.
The student survey
was collected in parallel,
hearing directly from 118
primary and high school
students with disability
about safety, belonging,
friendships, and partici-
pation in their time at
school. Students attended
a mix of mainstream, dis-
tance schools and special
schools.
Both surveys com-
bined quantitative data
with free-text responses
to show not just how
many students are affect-
ed, but how deeply bully-
ing and exclusion impact
their lives.
A BULLYING CRISIS
The results from parents
and caregivers paint a
troubling picture: 60%
reported their child had
been bullied at school,
representing a 10% in-
crease from 2022.
Estimates of bullying
in the general school pop-
ulation vary but are not as
high as we found for stu-
dents with disability. For
example, according to
federal governments esti-
mates, one in four stu-
dents say they have been
bullied in person.
Bullying in our survey
included verbal, physical,
social and cyberbullying,
with many reports of staff
as perpetrators. Some stu-
dents were ?bullied to the
point that [they] also now
bully,? showing the cycli-
cal harm caused by unad-
dressed victimisation.
One parent described
how several teachers
were clearly antagonistic
to my son and didn?t be-
lieve in ADHD [?] Es-
sentially gave the impres-
sion they thought we
were just pandering to
him and he was ?playing?
us.
The accounts from
young people are equally
concerning. Of those sur-
veyed, 39% said they do
not feel welcome or in-
cluded at school. Many
described being singled
out, left out of group ac-
tivities, and targeted by
peers with little or no in-
tervention by staff.
As one young person
told us:
Most of my peers they
don?t have basic and cor-
rect knowledge about
hidden disabilities. They
see me as weird, so they
refuse me to join for the
group work.
BEING EXCLUDED
FROM CAMPS,
EXCURSIONS AND
CLASS
The bullying documented
in these reports cannot be
separated from broader
patterns of exclusion, re-
strictive practices, and
low expectations.
More than half (57%)
of parents reported their
child was excluded from
school activities such as
excursions or camps. As
one child explained in the
youth survey:
The school was too
scared to let me go on a
trip because they did not
believe that I was capable
enough to participate,
even with my own and
doctor?s reassurances.
Almost 30% of parents
reported the use of re-
strictive practices by
staff, up from 25% in
2022. Restrictive prac-
tices use force to limit a
student?s ability to move,
such as strapping some-
one to a chair, holding
someone down or lock-
ing someone?s wheel-
chair.
Meanwhile, 25% re-
ported seclusion, such as
being locked in a room
on their own or put in of-
fices on their own. This
figure is up from 19% in
2022. Some students re-
ported dedicated wellbe-
ing and low sensory
spaces were repurposed
as spaces for such pun-
ishment.
This signals ongoing
problems that were high-
lighted by the Royal
Commission into Vio-
lence, Abuse, Neglect
and Exploitation of Peo-
ple with Disability in
2023.
Respondents also
linked bullying to stu-
dents experiencing mental
health crises, disengage-
ment from learning and
school refusal. The link
between bullying and lat-
er mental health disorders
is well established in re-
search.
As one young person
told us:
Some teachers would
make me feel really stupid
and I left as I didn?t need
an HSC [Year 12 certifi-
cate] for the career I?m
pursuing.
HOW THE BULLYING
RAPID REVIEW CAN
HELP
Our findings come as the
federal government con-
ducts a rapid review into
school bullying,
making this research a
crucial evidence base for
reform.
The reports show how
bullying of students with
disability is not an isolated
problem but is entrenched
in a wider pattern of sys-
temic discrimination.
This has several les-
sons for the rapid review:
Schools need targeted
anti-bullying strategies
that specifically in-
clude students with dis-
ability, not just generic
approaches that may
overlook their abilities
and capabilities
Staff training must fo-
cus on recognising and
responding to bullying
of students with disa-
bility, including ad-
dressing situations
where staff themselves
are the perpetrators
Schools need to re-
spect and value differ-
ence, rather than stig-
matise it. This is fun-
damental to lasting
change
Schools need account-
ability measures to
ensure bullying com-
plaints are addressed
transparently and
safely.
EVERY STUDENT
SHOULD BE ABLE TO
LEARN
Beyond bullying, both
reports show how for
many students with disa-
bility, educational experi-
ences are stagnant or
worsening. High rates of
exclusion, inadequate
teacher training, and un-
safe complaints processes
point to a system in ur-
gent need of reform.
Every student with dis-
ability deserves to be
safe, welcome, and able
to learn alongside their
peers. The data is clear,
the stories are heartbreak-
ing, and the need for ac-
tion has never been more
urgent.
Bullying
CRISIS
in Schools
Catherine
Smith
Senior Lecturer of
Wellbeing Science, The
University of Melbourne
Helen
Dickinson
Professor, Public Service
Research, UNSW
Sydney
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dent
was
routine-
ly pun-
ished
for her ?ADHD behav-
iours? at school, another
was locked in a class-
room, while another was
sent home 85 times in a
single year.
These are just some of
the responses we had in a
new survey of parents
and caregivers about their
disabled children?s expe-
riences in Australian
schools.
We also heard from
students who described
?being picked last for
everything?, teasing and
physical pushing as well
as students and staff say-
ing they were ?faking?
their disability.
In two reports released
today for advocacy
group, Children and
Young People with Dis-
ability Australia (CYDA),
we reveal alarming rates
of bullying and exclusion
in Australian schools.
TRACKING THE LIVED
EXPERIENCES OF
STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITY
Since 2010, CYDA has
done formal surveys of
students with disability
and their parents. Nation-
al data on bullying is not
comprehensively col-
lected, making these re-
sults both rare and sig-
nificant.
We conducted the two
latest national reports on
behalf of CYDA. This
new round of surveys re-
peats the last survey done
in 2022, so we can track
trends.
The parent survey was
conducted from Decem-
ber 2024 to February
2025, with 253 respond-
ents, tracking issues such
as bullying, inclusion,
restrictive practices and
complaints.
The student survey
was collected in parallel,
hearing directly from 118
primary and high school
students with disability
about safety, belonging,
friendships, and partici-
pation in their time at
school. Students attended
a mix of mainstream, dis-
tance schools and special
schools.
Both surveys com-
bined quantitative data
with free-text responses
to show not just how
many students are affect-
ed, but how deeply bully-
ing and exclusion impact
their lives.
A BULLYING CRISIS
The results from parents
and caregivers paint a
troubling picture: 60%
reported their child had
been bullied at school,
representing a 10% in-
crease from 2022.
Estimates of bullying
in the general school pop-
ulation vary but are not as
high as we found for stu-
dents with disability. For
example, according to
federal governments esti-
mates, one in four stu-
dents say they have been
bullied in person.
Bullying in our survey
included verbal, physical,
social and cyberbullying,
with many reports of staff
as perpetrators. Some stu-
dents were ?bullied to the
point that [they] also now
bully,? showing the cycli-
cal harm caused by unad-
dressed victimisation.
One parent described
how several teachers
were clearly antagonistic
to my son and didn?t be-
lieve in ADHD [?] Es-
sentially gave the impres-
sion they thought we
were just pandering to
him and he was ?playing?
us.
The accounts from
young people are equally
concerning. Of those sur-
veyed, 39% said they do
not feel welcome or in-
cluded at school. Many
described being singled
out, left out of group ac-
tivities, and targeted by
peers with little or no in-
tervention by staff.
As one young person
told us:
Most of my peers they
don?t have basic and cor-
rect knowledge about
hidden disabilities. They
see me as weird, so they
refuse me to join for the
group work.
BEING EXCLUDED
FROM CAMPS,
EXCURSIONS AND
CLASS
The bullying documented
in these reports cannot be
separated from broader
patterns of exclusion, re-
strictive practices, and
low expectations.
More than half (57%)
of parents reported their
child was excluded from
school activities such as
excursions or camps. As
one child explained in the
youth survey:
The school was too
scared to let me go on a
trip because they did not
believe that I was capable
enough to participate,
even with my own and
doctor?s reassurances.
Almost 30% of parents
reported the use of re-
strictive practices by
staff, up from 25% in
2022. Restrictive prac-
tices use force to limit a
student?s ability to move,
such as strapping some-
one to a chair, holding
someone down or lock-
ing someone?s wheel-
chair.
Meanwhile, 25% re-
ported seclusion, such as
being locked in a room
on their own or put in of-
fices on their own. This
figure is up from 19% in
2022. Some students re-
ported dedicated wellbe-
ing and low sensory
spaces were repurposed
as spaces for such pun-
ishment.
This signals ongoing
problems that were high-
lighted by the Royal
Commission into Vio-
lence, Abuse, Neglect
and Exploitation of Peo-
ple with Disability in
2023.
Respondents also
linked bullying to stu-
dents experiencing mental
health crises, disengage-
ment from learning and
school refusal. The link
between bullying and lat-
er mental health disorders
is well established in re-
search.
As one young person
told us:
Some teachers would
make me feel really stupid
and I left as I didn?t need
an HSC [Year 12 certifi-
cate] for the career I?m
pursuing.
HOW THE BULLYING
RAPID REVIEW CAN
HELP
Our findings come as the
federal government con-
ducts a rapid review into
school bullying,
making this research a
crucial evidence base for
reform.
The reports show how
bullying of students with
disability is not an isolated
problem but is entrenched
in a wider pattern of sys-
temic discrimination.
This has several les-
sons for the rapid review:
Schools need targeted
anti-bullying strategies
that specifically in-
clude students with dis-
ability, not just generic
approaches that may
overlook their abilities
and capabilities
Staff training must fo-
cus on recognising and
responding to bullying
of students with disa-
bility, including ad-
dressing situations
where staff themselves
are the perpetrators
Schools need to re-
spect and value differ-
ence, rather than stig-
matise it. This is fun-
damental to lasting
change
Schools need account-
ability measures to
ensure bullying com-
plaints are addressed
transparently and
safely.
EVERY STUDENT
SHOULD BE ABLE TO
LEARN
Beyond bullying, both
reports show how for
many students with disa-
bility, educational experi-
ences are stagnant or
worsening. High rates of
exclusion, inadequate
teacher training, and un-
safe complaints processes
point to a system in ur-
gent need of reform.
Every student with dis-
ability deserves to be
safe, welcome, and able
to learn alongside their
peers. The data is clear,
the stories are heartbreak-
ing, and the need for ac-
tion has never been more
urgent.
Bullying
CRISIS
in Schools
Catherine
Smith
Senior Lecturer of
Wellbeing Science, The
University of Melbourne
Helen
Dickinson
Professor, Public Service
Research, UNSW
Sydney
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Jayant on Monday. The
event, themed “Mharo
Hello Suno ji Rama Pir”,
featured a cultural even-
ing and Samvad Pravah.
Renowned folk singer
Sumitra Devi Kamad cap-
tivated the audience with
devotional songs, while
Leela Devi Group and
Radhika Devi Group pre-
sented terah tali and man-
jira dances.
In Samvad Pravah, ex-
perts including Neeraj
Kumar Tripathi, Dr Su-
man Dhanaka, Anjana
Sharma, and Santosh Ku-
mar Sharma reflected on
Baba Ramdev’s legacy.
Dr. Dhanaka highlighted
his role in social harmony,
noting his reverence as
Krishna’s incarnation
among Hindus and Ram-
sa Pir among Muslims.
Tripathi traced his
15th-century origins and
global reverence, while
others emphasized pre-
serving shrines, promot-
ing religious tourism, and
integrating his teachings
in education. The evening
beautifully blended devo-
tion, culture, and scholar-
ship.
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tel. Exuding casual-chic elegance, she donned a
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luxurious Mediterranean dining experience that Mabruk is
celebrated for. From creamy hummus and refreshing salad
to cold mezzeh platters and wholesome falafel wraps, eve-
ry bite added to the charm of the evening. With its vibrant
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ed with folk songs, devo-
tional dances, and discus-
sions celebrating Lok-
devta Baba Ramdev on
the occasion of Ramdev
Jayant on Monday. The
event, themed “Mharo
Hello Suno ji Rama Pir”,
featured a cultural even-
ing and Samvad Pravah.
Renowned folk singer
Sumitra Devi Kamad cap-
tivated the audience with
devotional songs, while
Leela Devi Group and
Radhika Devi Group pre-
sented terah tali and man-
jira dances.
In Samvad Pravah, ex-
perts including Neeraj
Kumar Tripathi, Dr Su-
man Dhanaka, Anjana
Sharma, and Santosh Ku-
mar Sharma reflected on
Baba Ramdev’s legacy.
Dr. Dhanaka highlighted
his role in social harmony,
noting his reverence as
Krishna’s incarnation
among Hindus and Ram-
sa Pir among Muslims.
Tripathi traced his
15th-century origins and
global reverence, while
others emphasized pre-
serving shrines, promot-
ing religious tourism, and
integrating his teachings
in education. The evening
beautifully blended devo-
tion, culture, and scholar-
ship.
J
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performances and effortlessly stylish persona,
was recently spotted at Mabruk, Sahara Star Ho-
tel. Exuding casual-chic elegance, she donned a
crisp white shirt paired with a layered green skirt, turning
heads with her graceful presence. The actress relished the
luxurious Mediterranean dining experience that Mabruk is
celebrated for. From creamy hummus and refreshing salad
to cold mezzeh platters and wholesome falafel wraps, eve-
ry bite added to the charm of the evening. With its vibrant
ambience and her radiant charm, the outing was a delight-
ful blend of fashion, flavor, and finesse.
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nessed a
special
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tion on
Monday as Minister of
State for Home and Ani-
mal Husbandry, Jawahar
Singh Bedham, marked
his birthday at the First
India News Channel of-
fice. The occasion turned
into a heartwarming
gathering filled with ca-
maraderie, gratitude and
well-wishes from the en-
tire First India family.
The highlight of the cel-
ebration was the ceremo-
nial cake-cutting, joined
by First India News CEO
& Managing Editor,
Pawan Arora, along with
Senior Editor Jinendra
Singh Shekhawat, Associ-
ate Editor Shweta Mishra
Awasthi and staff mem-
bers. The newsroom ech-
oed with applause as team
members gathered to ex-
tend their greetings, mak-
ing the day memorable for
the Minister.
On behalf of the or-
ganisation, Pawan Arora
conveyed his best wishes,
saying, “It is an honour to
celebrate the birthday of
Minister Jawahar Singh
Bedham with our First
India family. His dedica-
tion and leadership in
public service inspire us
all, and we wish him
good health, happiness
and continued success.”
Expressing his grati-
tude, Minister Jawahar
Singh Bedham warmly
thanked the First India
team for the celebration.
He said, “I feel truly hum-
bled by the affection and
respect shown to me to-
day. First India News has
always upheld profession-
alism and integrity in jour-
nalism, and I greatly ap-
preciate their commenda-
ble work. This family-like
gesture has made my day
even more special.”
The event reflected not
only a personal milestone
but also the deep bond
shared between leaders
and the media fraternity.
The joyous gathering reaf-
firmed First India News’
ethos of togetherness and
respect, turning the Minis-
ter’s birthday into a mem-
orable celebration.
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Affairs Jawahar Singh
Bedham at Jarkhor Dham.
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ibly excited by the turnout,
said, “The love of the
people is my true wealth.”
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Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham Rings in His Special Day at First India News
&LW\)LUVW
FLW\ILUVW#ILUVWLQGLDFRLQ
aipur wit-
nessed a
special
celebra-
tion on
Monday as Minister of
State for Home and Ani-
mal Husbandry, Jawahar
Singh Bedham, marked
his birthday at the First
India News Channel of-
fice. The occasion turned
into a heartwarming
gathering filled with ca-
maraderie, gratitude and
well-wishes from the en-
tire First India family.
The highlight of the cel-
ebration was the ceremo-
nial cake-cutting, joined
by First India News CEO
& Managing Editor,
Pawan Arora, along with
Senior Editor Jinendra
Singh Shekhawat, Associ-
ate Editor Shweta Mishra
Awasthi and staff mem-
bers. The newsroom ech-
oed with applause as team
members gathered to ex-
tend their greetings, mak-
ing the day memorable for
the Minister.
On behalf of the or-
ganisation, Pawan Arora
conveyed his best wishes,
saying, “It is an honour to
celebrate the birthday of
Minister Jawahar Singh
Bedham with our First
India family. His dedica-
tion and leadership in
public service inspire us
all, and we wish him
good health, happiness
and continued success.”
Expressing his grati-
tude, Minister Jawahar
Singh Bedham warmly
thanked the First India
team for the celebration.
He said, “I feel truly hum-
bled by the affection and
respect shown to me to-
day. First India News has
always upheld profession-
alism and integrity in jour-
nalism, and I greatly ap-
preciate their commenda-
ble work. This family-like
gesture has made my day
even more special.”
The event reflected not
only a personal milestone
but also the deep bond
shared between leaders
and the media fraternity.
The joyous gathering reaf-
firmed First India News’
ethos of togetherness and
respect, turning the Minis-
ter’s birthday into a mem-
orable celebration.
J
Celebrating Leadership &
TOGETHERNESS
MEET & GREET!
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DANDIYA DEVOTION
TARANG ARORA HONOUREDHONOURING LEGACY
NOSTALGIC REUNION CELEBRATES SCHOOL LEGACY
SCHOOL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INDIA’S ACHIEVEMENTS
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SUNIL SHARMA
MUKESH KIRADOO
A
massive crowd
gathered at the 57th
birthday celebration of
Minister of State for Home
Affairs Jawahar Singh
Bedham at Jarkhor Dham.
Around 45,000 people
from across Deeg district
and neighbouring states,
including ministers, MPs,
MLAs, and leaders, at-
tended despite the rain.
Folk songs and dancing
marked the event, while
ORQJWUDInFMDPVZHUH
seen on roads leading to
Jarkhor. The minister, vis-
ibly excited by the turnout,
said, “The love of the
people is my true wealth.”
RAVI KATARA
LOVE OF PUBLIC MY TRUE WEALTH: BEDHAM
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