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Class 6 girl
dies after falling
from Jaipur
school building
Satyanarayan Sharma
& Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
A Class 6 student, Amai-
ra Dev, died on Saturday
after falling from the
fourth floor of Neerja
Modi School in Jaipur,
police said.
Preliminary investiga-
tion suggests it may be a
case of suicide, and
CCTV footage from the
premises is being exam-
ined to determine the se-
quence of events, accord-
ing to Mansarovar Police
Station Officer Lakhan
Khatana.
Amaira, the only child
of her parents, was im-
mediately taken to hospi-
tal, where doctors de-
clared her dead.
Following a complaint
by her father, Vijay Dev,
police have registered a
case against the Neerja
Modi School manage-
ment and concerned
teachers.
P2
CM BHAJAN LAL?S NOBEL MOVE
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
nder the leader-
ship of CM
Bhajan Lal
Sharma, the state gov-
ernment is committed to
farmer welfare. In this
regard, the state govern-
ment has provided sig-
nificant relief to farmers
affected by natural dis-
asters.
Agricultural input sub-
sidy has been approved
for 7.63 lakh farmers af-
fected by excessive rain-
fall during the Kharif
crop year 2025.
As per the decision,
3,777 villages in 43
tehsils of 6 districts have
been declared disaster-
affected based on land
records, with crop losses
exceeding 33 percent due
to excessive rainfall. The
proposal to distribute ag-
ricultural input subsidy
from the Disaster Relief
Fund to approximately
7.63 lakh farmers in these
3,777 villages has been
approved.
These 3,777 villages
include 1,597 in Jhala-
war, 42 in Dholpur, 534
in Bundi, 349 in Bharat-
pur, 58 in Deeg, and
1,197 in Tonk.
Final reports on crop
damage in the remaining
districts are being pre-
pared. Approvals for
other districts will be is-
sued as soon as the re-
ports are received.
U
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
IN BRIEF
Women?s World Cup: It?s
Ind v/s SA in final today
In a clash to crown a new
champion, India and
South Africa will lock
horns in a historic final at
the DY Patil Stadium in
Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
After stunning the Aus-
tralia juggernaut, the Indi-
an unit led by Harman-
preet Kaur is on a high.
Kerala first state to
shun extreme poverty
Adding another feather to
its cap, Kerala became the
first state in India to eradi-
cate extreme poverty. This
was announced by CM
Pinarayi Vijayan during a
special session of the
House convened on the
occasion of Kerala ?Pira-
vi? or formation day.
2 students die, 5 hurt as
school van-SUV collide
First India Bureau
Kota
Two girl students were
killed on the spot while
five others were critically
injured when a private
school van collided with
an SUV near Itawa town,
around 80 km from Kota,
on Saturday morning, po-
lice said.
Itawa DSP Shivam
Joshi said the accident
took place at about 8 am
when the school van, car-
rying between 10 to 12
students from Gaita vil-
lage to a private school in
Itawa, lost balance near
the town and collided
with an SUV going to-
wards Bundi. The colli-
sion was so severe that
both vehicles overturned.
Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla expressed grief
over the incident.
Agri input subsidy approved for 7.63L farmers
TEMPLE STAMPEDE IN ANDHRA PRADESH ON EKADASHI
9 DEVOTEES
KILLED
Disturbing scenes: As a sea of devotees
surged forward, faith turned into frenzy
Mohd Fahad
pre-dawn stam-
pede at the new-
ly constructed
Sri Venkateswara Swamy
Temple in Kasibugga,
Srikakulam district,
turned a day of devotion
into horror.
Nine devotees, includ-
ing eight women and a
child, were killed and 17
others injured when cha-
os erupted during Eka-
dashi, one of the most
auspicious days in the
Hindu calendar.
P6
A
Andhra minister K Atchannaidu
consoles a deceased?s relative.
Scenes of chaos in the temple
corridors as the crowd surged.
WHAT WENT WRONG
l Temple under construction
l 1 narrow entry-exit route
l No crowd-control
Pained by the
stampede in
Venkateswara
Swamy Temple in Srikakulam.
My thoughts are with those
who have lost their near and
dear ones. I pray that the
injured recover soon.
?NARENDRA MODI, PM
AT A GLANCE
l CASUALTIES: Atleast 9
dead (8 women, 1 child)
l INJURED: 17
l CAUSE: Overcrowding on
narrow staircase; only one
entry-exit point
l AUTHORITIES: Authorities
said the temple organizers
had not informed local
administration about the
expected heavy turnout
President Droupadi
Murmu, Andhra Gover-
nor S Abdul Nazeer and
Andhra CM Chandrab-
abu Naidu also offered
their condolences.
There was screaming everywhere... people were
falling on each other. We couldn?t breathe.
?AN EYEWITNESS
INDIAN TENNIS ICON ROHAN
BOPANNA HANGS HIS BOOTS
I
ndian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna, one among
the only four Indians to win Grand Slam titles, on Sat-
urday announced his retirement from professional ten-
nis, bringing an end to a career spanning
more than two decades on the challeng-
ing ATP Tour. In an emotional statement
titled ?A Goodbye? But Not The End,?
%RSDQQDVDLGKHZDVjRInFLDOO\KDQJLQJ
XSUDFTXHWwUHoHFWLQJRQDMRXUQH\WKDW
took him from hometown of Coorg
to biggest arenas in world tennis.
India has always come forward as a first responder during any global crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during Raipur visit, adding
the nation has always stepped forward as a reliable partner to provide help. ?We are those who see Shiva in every living being. In our
tradition, every religious ritual concludes with proclamation that may world prosper and may goodwill prevail among all beings,? PM said
India always first responder in global crisis: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chhattisgarh on Saturday
for a major tribal outreach and, in a rare gesture, broke protocol
to accept a traditional tribal headgear as a gift.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with a local while
handing over home key to him in Nava Raipur on Saturday.
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE FORMATION OF CHHATTISGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai during the ?Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav? in Nava Raipur on Saturday.
PTI
PTI
Raipur
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Saturday said
Chhattisgarh?s journey in
the last 25 years has been
an inspiring one as it has
now emerged as a sym-
bol of prosperity, security
and stability although it
was earlier identified
with Naxal violence and
backwardness.
He also said that a leg-
islative assembly is not
merely a place for fram-
ing laws but a vibrant
centre for shaping the
state?s destiny.
Speaking after inaugu-
rating the new Chhattis-
garh legislative assembly
building in Nava Raipur
Atal Nagar, PM Modi
said every thought emerg-
ing from the assembly
should reflect the spirit of
public service, a commit-
ment to development, and
confidence in taking In-
dia to greater heights.
?We must ensure that
every idea emanating from
here reflects spirit of pub-
lic service,? PM said.
P5
From Naxalism to symbol of prosperity,
Chhattisgarh?s journey inspiring: Modi
Proper housing to
nearly four crore
people: PM Modi
highlights welfare
schemes for poor
The deceased girl
students have been
identified as 15-year-
old Tanu Dhakad and
8-year-old Parul
Arya. Tanu was a
Class 10 student and
Parul Class 4
PM CALLS ON PEOPLE
FROM WORLD TO VISIT
?GASTRONOMICALLY
CREATIVE? LUCKNOW
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
on Saturday
appealed to people all
over the world to visit
Lucknow to discover the
city?s uniqueness after
the Uttar Pradesh capital
was designated as the
?Creative City of Gastron-
omy? by UNESCO. Modi
said Lucknow is synony-
mous with vibrant culture,
at the core of which is a
great culinary culture. ?I
am glad that UNESCO
has recognised this
aspect of Lucknow and
I call upon people from
around the world to visit
Lucknow and discover its
uniqueness,? the prime
minister wrote on X. He
was responding to a
post by Union Minister of
&XOWXUH*DMHQGUD6LQJK
Shekhawat, who said that
Lucknow being desig-
nated as a UNESCO
?Creative City of Gastron-
omy? is ?a recognition of
its distinguished culinary
heritage and invaluable
contribution to India?s rich
gastronomic traditions?.
PM MODI DIALS TEEJAN BAI IN RAIPUR
The true significance of
the new assembly
building?s inauguration
lies in our collective
resolve to perform our
duties with sincerity.
All of us need to
remember that this
assembly is not just a
place for making laws,
but a powerful force in
shaping the destiny of
Chhattisgarh
NARENDRA MODI,
PRIME MINISTER
PM Modi plants a sapling during inauguration of the new
building of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. Lok Sabha
Speaker Om Birla and CM Vishnu Deo Sai are also seen.
PM MODI MEETS
KIDS TREATED FOR
CONGENITAL DISEASES
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
on Saturday
interacted with around
2,500 children who were
successfully treated for
congenital heart dis-
eases at Sri Sathya Sai
6DQMHHYDQL+RVSLWDOLQ
Nava Raipur in Chhattis-
garh and emphasised that
good health is essential
to achieving any goal in
life. During the interaction
?Dil ki Baat? programme,
the PM spoke with several
children who shared their
experiences of recovery
from heart-related condi-
tions and their dreams for
WKHIXWXUHVDLGRInFLDO
PRIME MINISTER MODI LINKS LORD RAM?S
IDEALS TO VISION OF DEVELOPED INDIA
l PM Modi on Sat-
urday recited a verse
from Ramcharitmanas
while drawing parallels
between the ideals of
Lord Ram and the vision
of developed India.
l Speaking after
inaugurating the new
Chhattisgarh Legislative
Assembly building, Modi
said the ideals of Lord
Ram teach the essence
of good governance.
l Our Chhattisgarh
is ?nanihal? (maternal
home) of Lord Ram.
Lord Shri Ram is the
beloved nephew of this
land. What could be a
more auspicious day
than today to remember
his ideals in this new
complex, Pm Modi said.
l The ideals of Lord
Ram teach us lessons in
good governance. Dur-
ing the consecration of
Ram temple in Ayodhya,
we had pledged ?Dev
to Desh? and ?Ram to
Rashtra?,? PM added.
l PM Modi spoke to
the family of Chhattis-
garh?s renowned artist
Padma Vibhushan Tee-
MDQ%DLLQTXLULQJDERXW
her health. He also
called Padma Bhushan
Vinod Kumar Shukla,
the noted writer, to
check on his well-being.
l Later, PM interacted
with members of the
tribal community, who
presented him with a
traditional headgear.
Jaipur, Sunday | November 2, 2025 RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 7 | ISSUE NO. 146 | PAGES 12 | `3.00
?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLD
NDA will win 160 seats in
Bihar, says Amit Shah
nion home minister
Amit Shah expressed
FRQnGHQFHWRGD\WKDWWKH
NDA will win 160 assembly
seats in Bihar and retain
SRZHUIRUWKHnIWKWLPHVLQFH
2005. Bihar in the last 20
years has seen progress.
U
dies after falling
from Jaipur
school building
Satyanarayan Sharma
& Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
A Class 6 student, Amai-
ra Dev, died on Saturday
after falling from the
fourth floor of Neerja
Modi School in Jaipur,
police said.
Preliminary investiga-
tion suggests it may be a
case of suicide, and
CCTV footage from the
premises is being exam-
ined to determine the se-
quence of events, accord-
ing to Mansarovar Police
Station Officer Lakhan
Khatana.
Amaira, the only child
of her parents, was im-
mediately taken to hospi-
tal, where doctors de-
clared her dead.
Following a complaint
by her father, Vijay Dev,
police have registered a
case against the Neerja
Modi School manage-
ment and concerned
teachers.
P2
CM BHAJAN LAL?S NOBEL MOVE
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
nder the leader-
ship of CM
Bhajan Lal
Sharma, the state gov-
ernment is committed to
farmer welfare. In this
regard, the state govern-
ment has provided sig-
nificant relief to farmers
affected by natural dis-
asters.
Agricultural input sub-
sidy has been approved
for 7.63 lakh farmers af-
fected by excessive rain-
fall during the Kharif
crop year 2025.
As per the decision,
3,777 villages in 43
tehsils of 6 districts have
been declared disaster-
affected based on land
records, with crop losses
exceeding 33 percent due
to excessive rainfall. The
proposal to distribute ag-
ricultural input subsidy
from the Disaster Relief
Fund to approximately
7.63 lakh farmers in these
3,777 villages has been
approved.
These 3,777 villages
include 1,597 in Jhala-
war, 42 in Dholpur, 534
in Bundi, 349 in Bharat-
pur, 58 in Deeg, and
1,197 in Tonk.
Final reports on crop
damage in the remaining
districts are being pre-
pared. Approvals for
other districts will be is-
sued as soon as the re-
ports are received.
U
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
IN BRIEF
Women?s World Cup: It?s
Ind v/s SA in final today
In a clash to crown a new
champion, India and
South Africa will lock
horns in a historic final at
the DY Patil Stadium in
Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
After stunning the Aus-
tralia juggernaut, the Indi-
an unit led by Harman-
preet Kaur is on a high.
Kerala first state to
shun extreme poverty
Adding another feather to
its cap, Kerala became the
first state in India to eradi-
cate extreme poverty. This
was announced by CM
Pinarayi Vijayan during a
special session of the
House convened on the
occasion of Kerala ?Pira-
vi? or formation day.
2 students die, 5 hurt as
school van-SUV collide
First India Bureau
Kota
Two girl students were
killed on the spot while
five others were critically
injured when a private
school van collided with
an SUV near Itawa town,
around 80 km from Kota,
on Saturday morning, po-
lice said.
Itawa DSP Shivam
Joshi said the accident
took place at about 8 am
when the school van, car-
rying between 10 to 12
students from Gaita vil-
lage to a private school in
Itawa, lost balance near
the town and collided
with an SUV going to-
wards Bundi. The colli-
sion was so severe that
both vehicles overturned.
Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla expressed grief
over the incident.
Agri input subsidy approved for 7.63L farmers
TEMPLE STAMPEDE IN ANDHRA PRADESH ON EKADASHI
9 DEVOTEES
KILLED
Disturbing scenes: As a sea of devotees
surged forward, faith turned into frenzy
Mohd Fahad
pre-dawn stam-
pede at the new-
ly constructed
Sri Venkateswara Swamy
Temple in Kasibugga,
Srikakulam district,
turned a day of devotion
into horror.
Nine devotees, includ-
ing eight women and a
child, were killed and 17
others injured when cha-
os erupted during Eka-
dashi, one of the most
auspicious days in the
Hindu calendar.
P6
A
Andhra minister K Atchannaidu
consoles a deceased?s relative.
Scenes of chaos in the temple
corridors as the crowd surged.
WHAT WENT WRONG
l Temple under construction
l 1 narrow entry-exit route
l No crowd-control
Pained by the
stampede in
Venkateswara
Swamy Temple in Srikakulam.
My thoughts are with those
who have lost their near and
dear ones. I pray that the
injured recover soon.
?NARENDRA MODI, PM
AT A GLANCE
l CASUALTIES: Atleast 9
dead (8 women, 1 child)
l INJURED: 17
l CAUSE: Overcrowding on
narrow staircase; only one
entry-exit point
l AUTHORITIES: Authorities
said the temple organizers
had not informed local
administration about the
expected heavy turnout
President Droupadi
Murmu, Andhra Gover-
nor S Abdul Nazeer and
Andhra CM Chandrab-
abu Naidu also offered
their condolences.
There was screaming everywhere... people were
falling on each other. We couldn?t breathe.
?AN EYEWITNESS
INDIAN TENNIS ICON ROHAN
BOPANNA HANGS HIS BOOTS
I
ndian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna, one among
the only four Indians to win Grand Slam titles, on Sat-
urday announced his retirement from professional ten-
nis, bringing an end to a career spanning
more than two decades on the challeng-
ing ATP Tour. In an emotional statement
titled ?A Goodbye? But Not The End,?
%RSDQQDVDLGKHZDVjRInFLDOO\KDQJLQJ
XSUDFTXHWwUHoHFWLQJRQDMRXUQH\WKDW
took him from hometown of Coorg
to biggest arenas in world tennis.
India has always come forward as a first responder during any global crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during Raipur visit, adding
the nation has always stepped forward as a reliable partner to provide help. ?We are those who see Shiva in every living being. In our
tradition, every religious ritual concludes with proclamation that may world prosper and may goodwill prevail among all beings,? PM said
India always first responder in global crisis: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chhattisgarh on Saturday
for a major tribal outreach and, in a rare gesture, broke protocol
to accept a traditional tribal headgear as a gift.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with a local while
handing over home key to him in Nava Raipur on Saturday.
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE FORMATION OF CHHATTISGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai during the ?Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav? in Nava Raipur on Saturday.
PTI
PTI
Raipur
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Saturday said
Chhattisgarh?s journey in
the last 25 years has been
an inspiring one as it has
now emerged as a sym-
bol of prosperity, security
and stability although it
was earlier identified
with Naxal violence and
backwardness.
He also said that a leg-
islative assembly is not
merely a place for fram-
ing laws but a vibrant
centre for shaping the
state?s destiny.
Speaking after inaugu-
rating the new Chhattis-
garh legislative assembly
building in Nava Raipur
Atal Nagar, PM Modi
said every thought emerg-
ing from the assembly
should reflect the spirit of
public service, a commit-
ment to development, and
confidence in taking In-
dia to greater heights.
?We must ensure that
every idea emanating from
here reflects spirit of pub-
lic service,? PM said.
P5
From Naxalism to symbol of prosperity,
Chhattisgarh?s journey inspiring: Modi
Proper housing to
nearly four crore
people: PM Modi
highlights welfare
schemes for poor
The deceased girl
students have been
identified as 15-year-
old Tanu Dhakad and
8-year-old Parul
Arya. Tanu was a
Class 10 student and
Parul Class 4
PM CALLS ON PEOPLE
FROM WORLD TO VISIT
?GASTRONOMICALLY
CREATIVE? LUCKNOW
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
on Saturday
appealed to people all
over the world to visit
Lucknow to discover the
city?s uniqueness after
the Uttar Pradesh capital
was designated as the
?Creative City of Gastron-
omy? by UNESCO. Modi
said Lucknow is synony-
mous with vibrant culture,
at the core of which is a
great culinary culture. ?I
am glad that UNESCO
has recognised this
aspect of Lucknow and
I call upon people from
around the world to visit
Lucknow and discover its
uniqueness,? the prime
minister wrote on X. He
was responding to a
post by Union Minister of
&XOWXUH*DMHQGUD6LQJK
Shekhawat, who said that
Lucknow being desig-
nated as a UNESCO
?Creative City of Gastron-
omy? is ?a recognition of
its distinguished culinary
heritage and invaluable
contribution to India?s rich
gastronomic traditions?.
PM MODI DIALS TEEJAN BAI IN RAIPUR
The true significance of
the new assembly
building?s inauguration
lies in our collective
resolve to perform our
duties with sincerity.
All of us need to
remember that this
assembly is not just a
place for making laws,
but a powerful force in
shaping the destiny of
Chhattisgarh
NARENDRA MODI,
PRIME MINISTER
PM Modi plants a sapling during inauguration of the new
building of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. Lok Sabha
Speaker Om Birla and CM Vishnu Deo Sai are also seen.
PM MODI MEETS
KIDS TREATED FOR
CONGENITAL DISEASES
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
on Saturday
interacted with around
2,500 children who were
successfully treated for
congenital heart dis-
eases at Sri Sathya Sai
6DQMHHYDQL+RVSLWDOLQ
Nava Raipur in Chhattis-
garh and emphasised that
good health is essential
to achieving any goal in
life. During the interaction
?Dil ki Baat? programme,
the PM spoke with several
children who shared their
experiences of recovery
from heart-related condi-
tions and their dreams for
WKHIXWXUHVDLGRInFLDO
PRIME MINISTER MODI LINKS LORD RAM?S
IDEALS TO VISION OF DEVELOPED INDIA
l PM Modi on Sat-
urday recited a verse
from Ramcharitmanas
while drawing parallels
between the ideals of
Lord Ram and the vision
of developed India.
l Speaking after
inaugurating the new
Chhattisgarh Legislative
Assembly building, Modi
said the ideals of Lord
Ram teach the essence
of good governance.
l Our Chhattisgarh
is ?nanihal? (maternal
home) of Lord Ram.
Lord Shri Ram is the
beloved nephew of this
land. What could be a
more auspicious day
than today to remember
his ideals in this new
complex, Pm Modi said.
l The ideals of Lord
Ram teach us lessons in
good governance. Dur-
ing the consecration of
Ram temple in Ayodhya,
we had pledged ?Dev
to Desh? and ?Ram to
Rashtra?,? PM added.
l PM Modi spoke to
the family of Chhattis-
garh?s renowned artist
Padma Vibhushan Tee-
MDQ%DLLQTXLULQJDERXW
her health. He also
called Padma Bhushan
Vinod Kumar Shukla,
the noted writer, to
check on his well-being.
l Later, PM interacted
with members of the
tribal community, who
presented him with a
traditional headgear.
Jaipur, Sunday | November 2, 2025 RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 7 | ISSUE NO. 146 | PAGES 12 | `3.00
?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLD
NDA will win 160 seats in
Bihar, says Amit Shah
nion home minister
Amit Shah expressed
FRQnGHQFHWRGD\WKDWWKH
NDA will win 160 assembly
seats in Bihar and retain
SRZHUIRUWKHnIWKWLPHVLQFH
2005. Bihar in the last 20
years has seen progress.
U
RAJASTHAN 02
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Sunday | November 2, 2025
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
The foundation day of
eight states - Andhra
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
Haryana, Karnataka,
Kerala, Madhya Pradesh,
Punjab and Tamil Nadu
and five union territories
- Andaman and Nicobar
Islands, Chandigarh, Del-
hi, Lakshadweep and Pu-
ducherry formed on No-
vember 1 was celebrated
at the the Raj Bhawan on
Saturday. Also, the foun-
dation day of the union
territories of Jammu and
Kashmir and Ladakh
formed on October 31
was also celebrated.
On the occasion, Gov-
ernor Haribhau Kisanrao
Bagade extended his best
wishes to the people of
these states residing in
Rajasthan. Discussing the
states’ history and culture,
he said that this day em-
bodies the spirit of ‘Ek
Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’
Satyanarayan Sharma/
Ziauddin Khan
-DLSXU
In the death case of Am-
aira Dev, a class 6 student
of Neerja Modi School,
the school administra-
tion’s approach was neg-
ligent. The FSL team in-
dicates that the scene was
washed with water. At-
tempts were made to de-
stroy evidence before the
FSL team arrived. The
team made efforts to col-
lect evidence from the
scene. “Forensic experts
were called to the spot to
collect samples. The mat-
ter will be investigated
thoroughly. ” Mansarovar
Police Station Officer
Lakhan Khatana said.
A spokesperson of the
Joint Parents Association,
Abhishek Jain, claimed
that it was a case of sui-
cide as the victim was
upset with the behaviour
of a teacher.
Expressing grief over
the incident, School Edu-
cation Minister Madan
Dilawar said, “It seems
there were no elaborate
security arrangements in
the school, which should
have been made by the
authorities.”
Vijay Dev, the father of
the deceased held the
school management re-
sponsible for the death of
the girl. He demanded for
a high-level investigation
into the matter and also
sought the post-mortem
be conducted by a medi-
cal board.A medical board
was constituted to carry
out Amaira’s post-mor-
tem. The procedure was
conducted at the mortuary
of Jaipuria Hospital.
Corridor Corridor
News
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma grants relief in 10
compassionate appointment cases
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved relaxations in ten
cases under the compassionate appointment scheme,
providing relief to families of deceased government
employees. Six cases involved delayed applications, two
received exemption from the minimum age requirement,
and one was granted an upper age relaxation. In another
case, the CM approved a departmental transfer to allow
a deceased employee’s wife to work closer to home. The
decision underscores the govt’s commitment to support-
ing bereaved families and ensuring their welfare.
Under Diya Kumari’s leadership, Raj tourism
to present cultural heritage at WTM London
Rajasthani culture will soon be showcased on an inter-
national platform in London. Under the leadership of
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, Rajasthan Tourism
will participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) event
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including Additional Director Anand Tripathi and Deputy
Director Upendra Singh Shekhawat, will attend the
event, scheduled from November 4 to 6. Rajasthan
Tourism will set up a large pavilion featuring an exhibi-
tion of tourism products and roadshows.
Mangala Insurance
Scheme falls behind
The Mangala Animal
Insurance Scheme is
lagging behind its targets
due to poor coordina-
tion between the Animal
Husbandry and Insur-
ance & Provident Fund
Depts. While the Animal
Husbandry Department
has issued nearly 13 lakh
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for only about 10 lakh
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insurance claims worth Rs
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Rift widens in Jaipur
Greater BJP board
Disputes have surfaced
ahead of the Jaipur
Greater Municipal
Corporation’s executive
meeting, exposing grow-
ing internal dissent with-
in the ruling BJP board.
Sources claim some
leaders are allegedly
coordinating with the
opposition, prompting
the party organization
to step up monitoring
and prepare disciplinary
action. A few members
have reportedly already
been warned.
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‘My daughter deserves justice’:
Distraught father blames school
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Biker injured after
collision with
minister’s vehicle
Leopard breaks
gate, injures two
in Udaipur house
First India Bureau
'DXVD
A motorcycle rider was
injured after being hit by
a vehicle from the convoy
of Agriculture Minister
Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena
near the Kareda turn in
the Datwas police station
area on Saturday.
According to reports,
the minister’s convoy was
travelling from Jaipur to-
wards Lalsot when a mo-
torcycle suddenly ap-
peared in front of his ve-
hicle, resulting in the ac-
cident. The injured mo-
torcyclist, identified as
Babulal, a resident of
Dayalpura, was immedi-
ately rushed to Lalsot
Hospital. Police said he
sustained minor injuries
& his condition is stable.
First India Bureau
8GDLSXU
A panic gripped Udai-
pur’s Kurabad area on
Saturday when a panther
entered a house in Adata-
lai Fala village & attacked
a woman and her three-
year-old son. The woman,
Manju (27), showed re-
markable courage by res-
cuing her children and
locking the panther inside
the house despite being
injured. Both mother &
child were taken to Udai-
pur for treatment. The
animal remained trapped
for nearly 3 hours before
escaping into a nearby
farmhouse, where locals
again confined it.
Vinod Singh Chouhan
-DLSXU
A joint audit committee
has uncovered irregu-
larities worth over Rs 26
crore in crop insurance
claims under the Prad-
han Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY) in Ra-
jasthan’s Sri Ganganagar
district. The probe into
Rabi 2023–24 post-har-
vest losses found that
out of 20,984 survey
forms submitted by Ksh-
ema General Insurance
Ltd., 16,443 carried fake
or suspicious signatures
and seals of agricultural
supervisors. The insured
area under these forms
covered 28,883.87 hect-
ares, with the company
showing zero loss. Ad-
ditionally, 129 fake
forms were used to claim
Rs 14 lakh, and 898
forms worth Rs 1.75
crore were withheld
from the audit team. The
committee has recom-
mended 100% loss
claims for affected farm-
ers. Agriculture Minister
Dr. Kirori Lal Meena
said the state is ensuring
farmers aren’t penalized
and that the insurer has
agreed to settle claims,
while 3.89 lakh rejected
rejected forms have been
presented to the Centre
for approval.
Rajeev Gaur
-RGKSXU
Young people from the
LGBTQ community in
Jodhpur embraced their
identities to promote
equality, respect, accep-
tance and a message of
confidence and positivity
in the society. Under the
Garima program of Jodh-
pur-based social organi-
zation Sambhali Trust,
led by its president Gov-
ind Singh, over 100
transgenders, gays, lesbi-
ans and bisexual youths
embraced their identities.
They shared their sto-
ries and explained how
they overcame social dis-
crimination and prejudice
to achieve their dreams.
First India Bureau
8GDLSXU
The Narcotics Control
Bureau (NCB), Rajast-
han Zone, Jodhpur, in
coordination with the
Anti-Narcotics Task
Force (ANTF) and Sirohi
Police, destroyed around
6,000 cannabis (ganja)
plants spread over 50
bighas of land in Upli
Subri and Upla Thalla
areas of Udaipur district.
The operation, code-
named “Operation Gan-
jarjan”, was conducted
based on intelligence in-
puts provided by Vikas
Kumar, IPS, IGP ANTF
Rajasthan, & executed
under the supervision of
Ghanasyam Soni, IRS,
Zonal Director, NCB Raj.
‘OPERATION GANJARJAN’
NCB destroys 6,000
ganja plants in Udaipur
CRIME
ROUNDUP
PRATAPGARH POLICE SEIZES ` 5 CR MD DRUG,
ONE HELD UNDER OPERATION CHAKRAVYUH
Pratapgarh: Under the special directive of Prata-
pgarh SP B. Aditya, police achieved a major suc-
cess under Operation Chakravyuh by arresting a
motorcycle-borne smuggler with 2.227
kg of MD drug worth Rs 5 crore. The
joint team of the District Special Team
(DST) and Hathuniya Police nabbed the
accused, Akbar Khan (40) of Kotri, dur-
ing a blockade on the Bagliya–Barotha
road. The synthetic drug was found in a
bag on his motorcycle. During interroga-
tion, he revealed that the consignment
was sourced from Badru alias Peer Mohammad of Bagliya
and was meant for delivery to Nayyum of Kotri.
BARMER POLICE BUSTS ` 100 CR DRUG NETWORK,
ARRESTS MAIN SUPPLIER FROM MUMBAI
Barmer: Barmer district police have arrested Rohan
Prabhakar Gavans (44), a resident of Malad West,
Mumbai, in connection with illegal MD drug factory
uncovered in Dholakia Kartiya, Sedwa, on
July 22. Gavans, owner of Rohan Chemicals
Pvt Ltd in Raigad, Maharashtra, allegedly sup-
plied chemical ingredients like chloroform &
toluene used in drug manufacturing. The July
raid had led to the seizure of over 330 kilo-
grams of raw materials worth around ` 100 cr.
Audit uncovers `26 crore crop
insurance fraud in Ganganagar
‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha
Bharat our identity’
LGBTQ youth share
stories of strength
Agriculture Minister
Dr. Kirori Lal Meena
said the state govt is
closely monitoring
PMFBY and ensuring
farmers do not face
legal hurdles
MUKESH KIRADOO
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
he winner of the
“Youth Icon of
the Month” for
October, organised by
First India News, was de-
clared today. This
month’s honour goes to
Yogi Ramras Chaudhary,
a global Yoga practition-
er from Badagaon (Ni-
waai Tehsil), Tonk dis-
trict, Rajasthan — who
has taken Yoga from a
rural background to the
global stage.
JOURNEY OF
DETERMINATION
Born in a farmer family,
Yogi Ramras entered the
field of Yoga in 2016.
Through deep practice
and continuous disci-
pline, he achieved ex-
traordinary mastery in
Yogic techniques — and
within just two years,
created 5 World Records
in 2018.
Today, he is counted
among India’s young
faces who represent
Yoga not only as a prac-
tice but as a transforma-
tive science.
RECORD-BREAKING
ACHIEVEMENTS —
INDIA’S PRIDE
GLOBALLY
Fastest 100 Surya Na-
maskar — 7 minutes
32 seconds
Fastest Yogic inter-
nalisation & removal
of 7-metre cloth — 2
minutes 28 seconds
Most Yogic Shuddhi
(detox) techniques
(Shatkarmas) per-
formed in a single re-
lay — 8
Maximum Nauli Kri-
yas in 1 minute — 118
Yogic body-cleaning
techniques demon-
strated at world level
CURRENT ROLE —
SERVING INDIA
AND THE WORLD
THROUGH YOGA
Yogi Ramras is cur-
rently working as an
International Yoga
Coach at SMS Stadi-
um, Jaipur.
He also trains students
globally through digi-
tal platforms.
He is Pursuing PhD in
Yoga from Jyoti Vid-
yapeeth Women’s
University, Jaipur.
He has conducted
several national and
international Yoga
camps, including a
5-day Yoga camp in
Dubai.
HIS PHILOSOPHY
“Yoga has the power to
rebuild a human being —
Body, Mind and Life.”
It is this belief that
makes Yogi Ramras not
only a coach — but a
catalytic force for posi-
tive transformation.
FIRST INDIA – A
PLATFORM FOR
RECOGNITION
Through the “Youth Icon
of the Month” initiative,
First India honours youth
(18–35 years) every
month for outstanding
contributions in social,
cultural, academic, inno-
vation or sports fields.
The winner is awarded
an electric scooter, spe-
cial studio interview and
national recognition.
FI YOUTH ICON
Yogi Ramras: From world record yoga practitioner to international coach
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EXCELLENCE — A TRUE INSPIRATION Yogi Ramras
Chaudhary represents
India’s spiritual
heritage blended
with modern
discipline. His work
proves that true
transformation
begins with inner
evolution. First India
is committed to
bringing such
inspiring stories to
every household.PAWAN ARORA,
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First India Bureau
-DLSXU
The foundation day of
eight states - Andhra
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
Haryana, Karnataka,
Kerala, Madhya Pradesh,
Punjab and Tamil Nadu
and five union territories
- Andaman and Nicobar
Islands, Chandigarh, Del-
hi, Lakshadweep and Pu-
ducherry formed on No-
vember 1 was celebrated
at the the Raj Bhawan on
Saturday. Also, the foun-
dation day of the union
territories of Jammu and
Kashmir and Ladakh
formed on October 31
was also celebrated.
On the occasion, Gov-
ernor Haribhau Kisanrao
Bagade extended his best
wishes to the people of
these states residing in
Rajasthan. Discussing the
states’ history and culture,
he said that this day em-
bodies the spirit of ‘Ek
Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’
Satyanarayan Sharma/
Ziauddin Khan
-DLSXU
In the death case of Am-
aira Dev, a class 6 student
of Neerja Modi School,
the school administra-
tion’s approach was neg-
ligent. The FSL team in-
dicates that the scene was
washed with water. At-
tempts were made to de-
stroy evidence before the
FSL team arrived. The
team made efforts to col-
lect evidence from the
scene. “Forensic experts
were called to the spot to
collect samples. The mat-
ter will be investigated
thoroughly. ” Mansarovar
Police Station Officer
Lakhan Khatana said.
A spokesperson of the
Joint Parents Association,
Abhishek Jain, claimed
that it was a case of sui-
cide as the victim was
upset with the behaviour
of a teacher.
Expressing grief over
the incident, School Edu-
cation Minister Madan
Dilawar said, “It seems
there were no elaborate
security arrangements in
the school, which should
have been made by the
authorities.”
Vijay Dev, the father of
the deceased held the
school management re-
sponsible for the death of
the girl. He demanded for
a high-level investigation
into the matter and also
sought the post-mortem
be conducted by a medi-
cal board.A medical board
was constituted to carry
out Amaira’s post-mor-
tem. The procedure was
conducted at the mortuary
of Jaipuria Hospital.
Corridor Corridor
News
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma grants relief in 10
compassionate appointment cases
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved relaxations in ten
cases under the compassionate appointment scheme,
providing relief to families of deceased government
employees. Six cases involved delayed applications, two
received exemption from the minimum age requirement,
and one was granted an upper age relaxation. In another
case, the CM approved a departmental transfer to allow
a deceased employee’s wife to work closer to home. The
decision underscores the govt’s commitment to support-
ing bereaved families and ensuring their welfare.
Under Diya Kumari’s leadership, Raj tourism
to present cultural heritage at WTM London
Rajasthani culture will soon be showcased on an inter-
national platform in London. Under the leadership of
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, Rajasthan Tourism
will participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) event
LQ/RQGRQ$GHOHJDWLRQRI5DMDVWKDQ7RXULVPRInFLDOV
including Additional Director Anand Tripathi and Deputy
Director Upendra Singh Shekhawat, will attend the
event, scheduled from November 4 to 6. Rajasthan
Tourism will set up a large pavilion featuring an exhibi-
tion of tourism products and roadshows.
Mangala Insurance
Scheme falls behind
The Mangala Animal
Insurance Scheme is
lagging behind its targets
due to poor coordina-
tion between the Animal
Husbandry and Insur-
ance & Provident Fund
Depts. While the Animal
Husbandry Department
has issued nearly 13 lakh
KHDOWKFHUWLnFDWHVIRU
livestock, insurance cov-
erage has been provided
for only about 10 lakh
animals. Till Sept, just 346
insurance claims worth Rs
76.03 lakh were settled.
Rift widens in Jaipur
Greater BJP board
Disputes have surfaced
ahead of the Jaipur
Greater Municipal
Corporation’s executive
meeting, exposing grow-
ing internal dissent with-
in the ruling BJP board.
Sources claim some
leaders are allegedly
coordinating with the
opposition, prompting
the party organization
to step up monitoring
and prepare disciplinary
action. A few members
have reportedly already
been warned.
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Class 6 student dies after fall at Jaipur school
‘My daughter deserves justice’:
Distraught father blames school
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Biker injured after
collision with
minister’s vehicle
Leopard breaks
gate, injures two
in Udaipur house
First India Bureau
'DXVD
A motorcycle rider was
injured after being hit by
a vehicle from the convoy
of Agriculture Minister
Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena
near the Kareda turn in
the Datwas police station
area on Saturday.
According to reports,
the minister’s convoy was
travelling from Jaipur to-
wards Lalsot when a mo-
torcycle suddenly ap-
peared in front of his ve-
hicle, resulting in the ac-
cident. The injured mo-
torcyclist, identified as
Babulal, a resident of
Dayalpura, was immedi-
ately rushed to Lalsot
Hospital. Police said he
sustained minor injuries
& his condition is stable.
First India Bureau
8GDLSXU
A panic gripped Udai-
pur’s Kurabad area on
Saturday when a panther
entered a house in Adata-
lai Fala village & attacked
a woman and her three-
year-old son. The woman,
Manju (27), showed re-
markable courage by res-
cuing her children and
locking the panther inside
the house despite being
injured. Both mother &
child were taken to Udai-
pur for treatment. The
animal remained trapped
for nearly 3 hours before
escaping into a nearby
farmhouse, where locals
again confined it.
Vinod Singh Chouhan
-DLSXU
A joint audit committee
has uncovered irregu-
larities worth over Rs 26
crore in crop insurance
claims under the Prad-
han Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY) in Ra-
jasthan’s Sri Ganganagar
district. The probe into
Rabi 2023–24 post-har-
vest losses found that
out of 20,984 survey
forms submitted by Ksh-
ema General Insurance
Ltd., 16,443 carried fake
or suspicious signatures
and seals of agricultural
supervisors. The insured
area under these forms
covered 28,883.87 hect-
ares, with the company
showing zero loss. Ad-
ditionally, 129 fake
forms were used to claim
Rs 14 lakh, and 898
forms worth Rs 1.75
crore were withheld
from the audit team. The
committee has recom-
mended 100% loss
claims for affected farm-
ers. Agriculture Minister
Dr. Kirori Lal Meena
said the state is ensuring
farmers aren’t penalized
and that the insurer has
agreed to settle claims,
while 3.89 lakh rejected
rejected forms have been
presented to the Centre
for approval.
Rajeev Gaur
-RGKSXU
Young people from the
LGBTQ community in
Jodhpur embraced their
identities to promote
equality, respect, accep-
tance and a message of
confidence and positivity
in the society. Under the
Garima program of Jodh-
pur-based social organi-
zation Sambhali Trust,
led by its president Gov-
ind Singh, over 100
transgenders, gays, lesbi-
ans and bisexual youths
embraced their identities.
They shared their sto-
ries and explained how
they overcame social dis-
crimination and prejudice
to achieve their dreams.
First India Bureau
8GDLSXU
The Narcotics Control
Bureau (NCB), Rajast-
han Zone, Jodhpur, in
coordination with the
Anti-Narcotics Task
Force (ANTF) and Sirohi
Police, destroyed around
6,000 cannabis (ganja)
plants spread over 50
bighas of land in Upli
Subri and Upla Thalla
areas of Udaipur district.
The operation, code-
named “Operation Gan-
jarjan”, was conducted
based on intelligence in-
puts provided by Vikas
Kumar, IPS, IGP ANTF
Rajasthan, & executed
under the supervision of
Ghanasyam Soni, IRS,
Zonal Director, NCB Raj.
‘OPERATION GANJARJAN’
NCB destroys 6,000
ganja plants in Udaipur
CRIME
ROUNDUP
PRATAPGARH POLICE SEIZES ` 5 CR MD DRUG,
ONE HELD UNDER OPERATION CHAKRAVYUH
Pratapgarh: Under the special directive of Prata-
pgarh SP B. Aditya, police achieved a major suc-
cess under Operation Chakravyuh by arresting a
motorcycle-borne smuggler with 2.227
kg of MD drug worth Rs 5 crore. The
joint team of the District Special Team
(DST) and Hathuniya Police nabbed the
accused, Akbar Khan (40) of Kotri, dur-
ing a blockade on the Bagliya–Barotha
road. The synthetic drug was found in a
bag on his motorcycle. During interroga-
tion, he revealed that the consignment
was sourced from Badru alias Peer Mohammad of Bagliya
and was meant for delivery to Nayyum of Kotri.
BARMER POLICE BUSTS ` 100 CR DRUG NETWORK,
ARRESTS MAIN SUPPLIER FROM MUMBAI
Barmer: Barmer district police have arrested Rohan
Prabhakar Gavans (44), a resident of Malad West,
Mumbai, in connection with illegal MD drug factory
uncovered in Dholakia Kartiya, Sedwa, on
July 22. Gavans, owner of Rohan Chemicals
Pvt Ltd in Raigad, Maharashtra, allegedly sup-
plied chemical ingredients like chloroform &
toluene used in drug manufacturing. The July
raid had led to the seizure of over 330 kilo-
grams of raw materials worth around ` 100 cr.
Audit uncovers `26 crore crop
insurance fraud in Ganganagar
‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha
Bharat our identity’
LGBTQ youth share
stories of strength
Agriculture Minister
Dr. Kirori Lal Meena
said the state govt is
closely monitoring
PMFBY and ensuring
farmers do not face
legal hurdles
MUKESH KIRADOO
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
he winner of the
“Youth Icon of
the Month” for
October, organised by
First India News, was de-
clared today. This
month’s honour goes to
Yogi Ramras Chaudhary,
a global Yoga practition-
er from Badagaon (Ni-
waai Tehsil), Tonk dis-
trict, Rajasthan — who
has taken Yoga from a
rural background to the
global stage.
JOURNEY OF
DETERMINATION
Born in a farmer family,
Yogi Ramras entered the
field of Yoga in 2016.
Through deep practice
and continuous disci-
pline, he achieved ex-
traordinary mastery in
Yogic techniques — and
within just two years,
created 5 World Records
in 2018.
Today, he is counted
among India’s young
faces who represent
Yoga not only as a prac-
tice but as a transforma-
tive science.
RECORD-BREAKING
ACHIEVEMENTS —
INDIA’S PRIDE
GLOBALLY
Fastest 100 Surya Na-
maskar — 7 minutes
32 seconds
Fastest Yogic inter-
nalisation & removal
of 7-metre cloth — 2
minutes 28 seconds
Most Yogic Shuddhi
(detox) techniques
(Shatkarmas) per-
formed in a single re-
lay — 8
Maximum Nauli Kri-
yas in 1 minute — 118
Yogic body-cleaning
techniques demon-
strated at world level
CURRENT ROLE —
SERVING INDIA
AND THE WORLD
THROUGH YOGA
Yogi Ramras is cur-
rently working as an
International Yoga
Coach at SMS Stadi-
um, Jaipur.
He also trains students
globally through digi-
tal platforms.
He is Pursuing PhD in
Yoga from Jyoti Vid-
yapeeth Women’s
University, Jaipur.
He has conducted
several national and
international Yoga
camps, including a
5-day Yoga camp in
Dubai.
HIS PHILOSOPHY
“Yoga has the power to
rebuild a human being —
Body, Mind and Life.”
It is this belief that
makes Yogi Ramras not
only a coach — but a
catalytic force for posi-
tive transformation.
FIRST INDIA – A
PLATFORM FOR
RECOGNITION
Through the “Youth Icon
of the Month” initiative,
First India honours youth
(18–35 years) every
month for outstanding
contributions in social,
cultural, academic, inno-
vation or sports fields.
The winner is awarded
an electric scooter, spe-
cial studio interview and
national recognition.
FI YOUTH ICON
Yogi Ramras: From world record yoga practitioner to international coach
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JOREDO<RJDSUDFWLWLRQHUIURP
%DGDJDRQ1LZDDL7HKVLO
T
DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION AND YOGIC
EXCELLENCE — A TRUE INSPIRATION Yogi Ramras
Chaudhary represents
India’s spiritual
heritage blended
with modern
discipline. His work
proves that true
transformation
begins with inner
evolution. First India
is committed to
bringing such
inspiring stories to
every household.PAWAN ARORA,
&(2$1'0$1$*,1*(',725
),567,1',$1(:6
SCAN OR CLICK FOR REGISTRATION
Don’t miss your chance! If you are
from Rajasthan and aged 18-35, this
is your opportunity to become the
next Youth Icon of the Month! Step
up, shine, and make your mark!
RAJASTHAN 03
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Renovated HC Lawyers Assn
office inaugurated in Jodhpur
Rajeev Gaur
-RGKSXU
The inauguration cere-
mony of the newly reno-
vated office of the Ra-
jasthan High Court Law-
yers Association was
held in a dignified and
enthusiastic atmosphere
at the Rajasthan High
Court, Jodhpur. The
event was jointly inaugu-
rated by Justice Dr. Push-
pendra Singh Bhati and
Justice Vineet Kumar
Mathur, with Justice Kul-
deep Mathur attending as
the special guest.
On this occasion, As-
sociation President
Anand Purohit and Gen-
eral Secretary Manish
Tak welcomed the guests
in traditional Jodhpuri
style with turbans and
garlands. The ceremony
was attended by judges
of the Rajasthan High
Court, members of the
Bar Council, senior ad-
vocates, government
counsels, and a large
number of lawyers and
judicial officers.
The inauguration of
the new office generated
considerable excitement
among members of the
legal fraternity, who de-
scribed it as a significant
achievement for the As-
sociation.
City landmarks to get new names
Bharat Dixit
-DLSXU
The fourth Executive
Committee meeting of
the Jaipur Municipal
Corporation Greater un-
der the chairmanship of
Mayor Dr Somya con-
cluded on Saturday
where a resolution was
passed unanimously to
rename Central Park as
Bhairon Singh Shekha-
wat Memorial Park.
Other key decisions
include installation of
Lal Bahadur Shastri?s
statue at the Laxmi Man-
dir intersection, naming
the road leading to Pathey
Bhawan as Manak Ji
Marg after the journalist.
The complex under con-
struction near Ravindra
Manch will be named Dr
Baliram Hedgewar
Sports Academy and the
Double Story Building
Scheme Sector 8 Vidyad-
har Nagar Garden?s will
be named Brigadier
Sawai Bhawani Singh Ji
Park. More than 70 pro-
posals were discussed.
These decisions are
being seen as part of a
strategy to replace the
Congress-sponsored
names with new symbols
named after national
leaders. However, four
chairmen, including the
deputy mayor Puneet
Karnavat alleged that the
meeting was called im-
promptu. Some chair-
men, including Karnavat,
lodged their protest
against the meeting. The
general body meeting
will be held on Novem-
ber 7 where development
works will be discussed.
A proposal was also
passed to rename Jaipur?s
second-largest Central
Park as Bhairon Singh
Shekhawat Memorial
Park. Similarly, a statue of
former Prime Minister
Lal Bahadur Shastri will
now be installed at the
Lakshmi Mandir intersec-
tion, alongside the statues
of Mahatma Gandhi,
Jawaharlal Nehru, and
other freedom fighters.
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5 new solar plants
set up in one day
under PM-KUSUM
Vikas Sharma
-DLSXU
Rajasthan continues to
make significant strides
in the field of solar en-
ergy, with five new solar
power plants established
in a single day under the
PM-KUSUM scheme.
These plants, installed
under Component-C of
the scheme in the Jaipur
Discom area, have a
combined capacity of
9.28 megawatts.
According to offi-
cials, the newly com-
missioned plants include
a 4.06 MW unit at Sunel
in Jhalawar, a 0.83 MW
unit at Peeplu in Tonk, a
2.29 MW unit at Brahm-
bad in Bharatpur, a 1.25
MW unit at Radawas in
Jaipur District (North
Circle), and a 0.85 MW
unit at Deoli in Tonk.
These decentralized
small-scale solar energy
projects will collective-
ly benefit around 1,314
agricultural consumers
by ensuring access to
daytime power for irri-
gation and other farm-
ing activities.
Notably, substantial
progress has also been
achieved under Compo-
nents A and C of the PM-
KUSUM scheme.
Cong neglected ERCP: Rathore
BJP readies for Anta bypoll
Hanshpal Yadav
%DUDQ
BJP state president
Madan Rathore targeted
the former Congress gov-
ernment in Rajasthan, ac-
cusing it of neglecting
key development pro-
jects and failing to de-
liver on public expecta-
tions. Speaking to report-
ers in Anta, Rathore said
the Eastern Rajasthan
Canal Project remained
stalled during the Con-
gress tenure despite re-
peated invitations from
the Union Jal Shakti
Ministry for discussions.
?The Gehlot govern-
ment was unstable. Ge-
hlot called his own depu-
ty chief minister incom-
petent and both spent
time safeguarding their
positions instead of fo-
cusing on development,?
he said. Rathore said BJP
govt signed MoUs worth
Rs 35,000 crore, many of
which had already begun
implementation.
MP Dushyant Singh
said that the govt is
committed to ensuring
water reaches every
farmer?s field.
Spl CP Rahul
Prakash assigned
key responsibilities
App-based
Census 2027
pre-test begins
Bus operators go on indefinite
strike over stringent checking
Shivendra Parmar
-DLSXU
The role of Jaipur?s new-
ly appointed Special
Commissioner of Police,
Rahul Prakash, has been
formally defined. Police
Commissioner Sachin
Mittal has entrusted Ra-
hul Prakash with the su-
pervision of cybercrime,
organized crime, and
special crime units with-
in the Jaipur Commis-
sionerate. In addition, he
has been tasked with
planning, execution, and
monitoring of special po-
lice operations. He will
also oversee general ad-
ministration, reserve po-
lice lines, establishment
matters, and financial af-
fairs of the Jaipur Police
Commissionerate.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Preparations for Cen-
sus 2027 are now un-
derway across the
country. The pre-test
process began on Sat-
urday. This time,
Jaipur, Dungarpur, and
Barmer in Rajasthan
have been selected for
the pilot. Training pro-
grams for enumerators
and supervisors will
be held from Novem-
ber 3 to 7. Trained
enumerators will com-
plete the census pre-
test by going door-to-
door via an app from
November 10 to 30.
Even if network is not
available, the app will
work offline.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
The announcement of
an indefinite strike of
sleeper bus operations
across the state from
October 31 by All India
Tourist Permit Bus
Owners Association
has evoked mixed re-
sponse in Jaipur. While
some operators have
stopped all bookings,
others continue to oper-
ate buses with online
bookings on. Mean-
while, Sindhi camp
looked comparatively
busier on Saturday than
on other days.
In Jodhpur, online
booking and route op-
erations completely
closed on Saturday.
Bus operators alleged
that the government has
tightened inspection
and permit regulations.
After increased chal-
lans and impounding of
buses, they decided to
go on a strike. They
said they were upset
with the increased
strictness of the trans-
port department after
the Jaisalmer accident.
Bombay Motor Square
private bus stand re-
mained shut.
Speaking on the is-
sue, former CM Ashok
Gehlot has urged the
government to find a
solution to the problem
through talks with the
protesters.
CBI opens lockers of
customs officer Meena
Vimal Kothari
-DLSXU
A major development has
emerged from Jaipur,
where cash,
jewellery,
and invest-
ment docu-
ments have
been recov-
ered from the lockers of
Customs Assistant Com-
missioner Ratiram Mee-
na during a Central Bu-
reau of Investigation
(CBI) operation. Accord-
ing to reliable sources,
the CBI recovered ap-
proximately Rs 75 lakh
in cash and jewellery val-
ued at around Rs 1.5 cr
from the lockers. In addi-
tion, documents related
to investments worth
several crores were also
seized. The CBI opened
the lockers in the pres-
ence of Ratiram Meena,
his wife Mohini Meena,
and his sons Ravi Raj and
Gaurav Meena.
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With a combined
capacity of 9.28 MW,
these decentralised
projects across
Jhalawar, Tonk,
Bharatpur, and Jaipur
districts will provide
daytime power for
irrigation to over
1,300 farmers,
further advancing the
state?s renewable
energy goals
FILE
A total of 73
proposals were
tabled at the
Executive Committee
(Fourth) special
meeting, chaired by
Mayor Dr. Somya.
Among the most
significant decisions
taken by the EC
was the proposal
to rename the
Bharat Jodo Setu
after Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel
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Renovated HC Lawyers Assn
office inaugurated in Jodhpur
Rajeev Gaur
-RGKSXU
The inauguration cere-
mony of the newly reno-
vated office of the Ra-
jasthan High Court Law-
yers Association was
held in a dignified and
enthusiastic atmosphere
at the Rajasthan High
Court, Jodhpur. The
event was jointly inaugu-
rated by Justice Dr. Push-
pendra Singh Bhati and
Justice Vineet Kumar
Mathur, with Justice Kul-
deep Mathur attending as
the special guest.
On this occasion, As-
sociation President
Anand Purohit and Gen-
eral Secretary Manish
Tak welcomed the guests
in traditional Jodhpuri
style with turbans and
garlands. The ceremony
was attended by judges
of the Rajasthan High
Court, members of the
Bar Council, senior ad-
vocates, government
counsels, and a large
number of lawyers and
judicial officers.
The inauguration of
the new office generated
considerable excitement
among members of the
legal fraternity, who de-
scribed it as a significant
achievement for the As-
sociation.
City landmarks to get new names
Bharat Dixit
-DLSXU
The fourth Executive
Committee meeting of
the Jaipur Municipal
Corporation Greater un-
der the chairmanship of
Mayor Dr Somya con-
cluded on Saturday
where a resolution was
passed unanimously to
rename Central Park as
Bhairon Singh Shekha-
wat Memorial Park.
Other key decisions
include installation of
Lal Bahadur Shastri?s
statue at the Laxmi Man-
dir intersection, naming
the road leading to Pathey
Bhawan as Manak Ji
Marg after the journalist.
The complex under con-
struction near Ravindra
Manch will be named Dr
Baliram Hedgewar
Sports Academy and the
Double Story Building
Scheme Sector 8 Vidyad-
har Nagar Garden?s will
be named Brigadier
Sawai Bhawani Singh Ji
Park. More than 70 pro-
posals were discussed.
These decisions are
being seen as part of a
strategy to replace the
Congress-sponsored
names with new symbols
named after national
leaders. However, four
chairmen, including the
deputy mayor Puneet
Karnavat alleged that the
meeting was called im-
promptu. Some chair-
men, including Karnavat,
lodged their protest
against the meeting. The
general body meeting
will be held on Novem-
ber 7 where development
works will be discussed.
A proposal was also
passed to rename Jaipur?s
second-largest Central
Park as Bhairon Singh
Shekhawat Memorial
Park. Similarly, a statue of
former Prime Minister
Lal Bahadur Shastri will
now be installed at the
Lakshmi Mandir intersec-
tion, alongside the statues
of Mahatma Gandhi,
Jawaharlal Nehru, and
other freedom fighters.
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Proposals Discussed
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5 new solar plants
set up in one day
under PM-KUSUM
Vikas Sharma
-DLSXU
Rajasthan continues to
make significant strides
in the field of solar en-
ergy, with five new solar
power plants established
in a single day under the
PM-KUSUM scheme.
These plants, installed
under Component-C of
the scheme in the Jaipur
Discom area, have a
combined capacity of
9.28 megawatts.
According to offi-
cials, the newly com-
missioned plants include
a 4.06 MW unit at Sunel
in Jhalawar, a 0.83 MW
unit at Peeplu in Tonk, a
2.29 MW unit at Brahm-
bad in Bharatpur, a 1.25
MW unit at Radawas in
Jaipur District (North
Circle), and a 0.85 MW
unit at Deoli in Tonk.
These decentralized
small-scale solar energy
projects will collective-
ly benefit around 1,314
agricultural consumers
by ensuring access to
daytime power for irri-
gation and other farm-
ing activities.
Notably, substantial
progress has also been
achieved under Compo-
nents A and C of the PM-
KUSUM scheme.
Cong neglected ERCP: Rathore
BJP readies for Anta bypoll
Hanshpal Yadav
%DUDQ
BJP state president
Madan Rathore targeted
the former Congress gov-
ernment in Rajasthan, ac-
cusing it of neglecting
key development pro-
jects and failing to de-
liver on public expecta-
tions. Speaking to report-
ers in Anta, Rathore said
the Eastern Rajasthan
Canal Project remained
stalled during the Con-
gress tenure despite re-
peated invitations from
the Union Jal Shakti
Ministry for discussions.
?The Gehlot govern-
ment was unstable. Ge-
hlot called his own depu-
ty chief minister incom-
petent and both spent
time safeguarding their
positions instead of fo-
cusing on development,?
he said. Rathore said BJP
govt signed MoUs worth
Rs 35,000 crore, many of
which had already begun
implementation.
MP Dushyant Singh
said that the govt is
committed to ensuring
water reaches every
farmer?s field.
Spl CP Rahul
Prakash assigned
key responsibilities
App-based
Census 2027
pre-test begins
Bus operators go on indefinite
strike over stringent checking
Shivendra Parmar
-DLSXU
The role of Jaipur?s new-
ly appointed Special
Commissioner of Police,
Rahul Prakash, has been
formally defined. Police
Commissioner Sachin
Mittal has entrusted Ra-
hul Prakash with the su-
pervision of cybercrime,
organized crime, and
special crime units with-
in the Jaipur Commis-
sionerate. In addition, he
has been tasked with
planning, execution, and
monitoring of special po-
lice operations. He will
also oversee general ad-
ministration, reserve po-
lice lines, establishment
matters, and financial af-
fairs of the Jaipur Police
Commissionerate.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Preparations for Cen-
sus 2027 are now un-
derway across the
country. The pre-test
process began on Sat-
urday. This time,
Jaipur, Dungarpur, and
Barmer in Rajasthan
have been selected for
the pilot. Training pro-
grams for enumerators
and supervisors will
be held from Novem-
ber 3 to 7. Trained
enumerators will com-
plete the census pre-
test by going door-to-
door via an app from
November 10 to 30.
Even if network is not
available, the app will
work offline.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
The announcement of
an indefinite strike of
sleeper bus operations
across the state from
October 31 by All India
Tourist Permit Bus
Owners Association
has evoked mixed re-
sponse in Jaipur. While
some operators have
stopped all bookings,
others continue to oper-
ate buses with online
bookings on. Mean-
while, Sindhi camp
looked comparatively
busier on Saturday than
on other days.
In Jodhpur, online
booking and route op-
erations completely
closed on Saturday.
Bus operators alleged
that the government has
tightened inspection
and permit regulations.
After increased chal-
lans and impounding of
buses, they decided to
go on a strike. They
said they were upset
with the increased
strictness of the trans-
port department after
the Jaisalmer accident.
Bombay Motor Square
private bus stand re-
mained shut.
Speaking on the is-
sue, former CM Ashok
Gehlot has urged the
government to find a
solution to the problem
through talks with the
protesters.
CBI opens lockers of
customs officer Meena
Vimal Kothari
-DLSXU
A major development has
emerged from Jaipur,
where cash,
jewellery,
and invest-
ment docu-
ments have
been recov-
ered from the lockers of
Customs Assistant Com-
missioner Ratiram Mee-
na during a Central Bu-
reau of Investigation
(CBI) operation. Accord-
ing to reliable sources,
the CBI recovered ap-
proximately Rs 75 lakh
in cash and jewellery val-
ued at around Rs 1.5 cr
from the lockers. In addi-
tion, documents related
to investments worth
several crores were also
seized. The CBI opened
the lockers in the pres-
ence of Ratiram Meena,
his wife Mohini Meena,
and his sons Ravi Raj and
Gaurav Meena.
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FILE
With a combined
capacity of 9.28 MW,
these decentralised
projects across
Jhalawar, Tonk,
Bharatpur, and Jaipur
districts will provide
daytime power for
irrigation to over
1,300 farmers,
further advancing the
state?s renewable
energy goals
FILE
A total of 73
proposals were
tabled at the
Executive Committee
(Fourth) special
meeting, chaired by
Mayor Dr. Somya.
Among the most
significant decisions
taken by the EC
was the proposal
to rename the
Bharat Jodo Setu
after Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel
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PERSPECT VE 04
Jaipur, Sunday | November 2, 2025 ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLD
n difficult times, life
can feel like a mine-
field of risks, and
avoiding threats becomes our
default strategy. But living in
constant fear of worst-case sce-
narios erodes happiness. Look-
ing back on life and saying, ?I
was extremely careful,? isn?t the
same as saying, ?I created a joy-
ful, fulfilling life.?
What?s needed is a path of
happiness that avoids risks with-
out fixating on them. It is possi-
ble to be free of anxiety on a path
to fulfillment. The key lies in the
decisions you make from day to
day, both large and small. If your
decision-making promotes hap-
piness, you have found the right
strategy, not only from day to
day but for a lifetime.
In academic settings like
business schools and govern-
ment departments, decision-
making is often reduced to a
calculation of risk versus re-
ward?much like the odds at a
Las Vegas casino. But this mod-
el overlooks the deeply human
nature of decisions. No ma-
chine can be programmed to
make only right decisions for
us. History tells us that the
greatest decisions always in-
volved a combination of human
genius, passion, determination,
unforeseen consequences, and
human foibles.
But what does this mean for
you and the decisions you must
make? It means that if you want
to make good decisions, you
should make them with full
awareness of the human situa-
tion. If instead you try to reduce
every big decision to a dry, ra-
tional computation, you will
shut out the very things that go
into a good decision.
So, what makes a decision
good? There are four human ele-
ments that go beyond simple ra-
tional thinking (rational thinking
still counts for a lot, of course).
Emotions: Your choice must
align with your most positive
emotions.
Self: Your decision must re-
flect your authentic identity.
Vision: Your decision must
support your long-term goals.
Surroundings: Your deci-
sion must the context you?re in.
These are the ingredients pre-
sent in great leaders, and it?s
ironic that the human factor is
almost completely ignored when
case studies focus so much on
risk versus reward, flow charts,
statistical trends, market move-
ment, etc. The obvious lesson is
to welcome the human element.
It can?t be eliminated anyway,
not in the real world. If you em-
brace your human side with total
awareness, your decisions will
turn out to be win-win. Either
you will make the right decision,
or if something goes wrong, you
will learn from your mistakes
and march forward to make bet-
ter decisions in the future. This
is the attitude that highly suc-
cessful people generally adopt.
The four human elements re-
quire you to be self-aware, alert,
and flexible.
Emotions: Good decisions
feel optimistic. They aren?t based
on fear, rivalry, anger, or greed.
They express positive emotions,
while bad decisions express neg-
ative emotions. People tend to
deny this simple truth, but denial
is a negative emotion too. When
a situation is rife with tension,
decision-making becomes
clouded. Even so, it?s the person
who can feel his (or her) way
forward without panic, who can
stay centered emotionally, who
will inevitably find the best solu-
tion. There is a level where solu-
tions exist inside us, and it is
blocked by negative emotions.
This level is open when a person
is quietly centered without emo-
tional drama.
www.deepakchopra.com
I
Deepak
Chopra
The writer is MD,
FACP, FRCP founder of
the Chopra Foundation,
a non-profit entity for
research on well-being
and humanitarianism,
and Chopra Global
The Human Art of Decision Making: How Emotions,
Self-Awareness, and Vision Lead to Fulfillment
n 2nd October
2014 Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi
launched Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan
(SBM) with the dream to make
Bharat clean by 2019 the 150th
birth anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi. At the time of its initia-
tion everyone except the mission
architects had their tubular vision
and thinking confined to the san-
itation only. Initially it has lot of
criticism from opponents citing it
as photoshop or not worth to get
so much push from the topmost
leader of the country. Since his
election Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi have been continuously
pursuing the goals set for Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan and to keep con-
stant track over implementation.
Its importance and significance
are clear from the fact that the
Prime Minister?s Office is doing
regular monitoring. Based on the
progress and feedback, goals are
reset to improve further. All
stakeholders got involved with
Sincere Efforts to keep their
knowledge and awareness level
at high. These efforts have
brought Sanitation, Waste Man-
agement from neglected to the
front seat. One simple evidence
of the same has been No sin at-
tached with sanitation publicly is
No More a Matter of Shame.
Rather, people feel pride talking
about sanitation and point out to
someone if littering. As a practi-
tioner of Waste Management
since 1994, I saw thousands of
aggressive incidences on raising
objection to littering or burning
garbage in open. Earlier to SBM,
discussions used to target to-
wards municipal or government
inefficiency.
This program started with
Mission mode, has expanded its
horizon to the micro level of
waste management and as a re-
sult by each passing day new
dimensions add to the Mission.
The journey of SBM begun with
aim to improve coverage and us-
age of Toilets both in public and
private. Every year, SBM moves
with a new thrust year. SBM, not
just to Urban area. The largest
global intervention on Sanita-
tion and Waste Management has
worked on all aspects like
Knowledge, Attitude and Prac-
tise. Nowhere in the world, such
organised and well monitored
intervention has ever happened.
SBM is under implementation
for over 11 years now with a dy-
namic approach with major em-
phasis on citizen feedback. Mis-
sion aims have given it as the
highest place and kept it as a
major criterion to assess success
of implementation on ground.
While Swachh Bharat Mis-
sion has changed way of life, it
has become ground to innovate
on means to achieve cleanliness,
stakeholder involvement, circu-
lar economy, better living condi-
tions etc. Illustrious and innova-
tive interventions like Annual
Swacchata Sarvekshan (Sanita-
tion Survey), ODF++, NA-
MASTE ? National Action for
Mechanized Sanitation Ecosys-
tem, Swacchata Mitra Suraksha
Challenge (SMSC) are few
amongst several initiatives,
which have shown path to policy
makers and practitioners at glob-
al level. Interestingly, all these
innovative steps were in com-
petitive mode for the cities to act.
After decade long innovative
and successful interventions, fo-
cus has shifted to replicate the
best practices adopted by vari-
ous municipalities or cities.
Over successive editions of
Swachh Sarvekshan?the
world?s largest urban sanitation
and waste management sur-
vey?several cities have con-
sistently shown exceptional per-
formance, sustained high citizen
engagement and positive feed-
back, and resilient governance
processes, even in the face of
leadership transitions and opera-
tional challenges. During the
past, cities used to collaborate
with Sister Cities found in indus-
trialised or developed countries.
Basis of setting up collaboration
used to be either similar culture,
birth, or funding support besides
unwritten aims. Benefits of set-
ting up sister cities remained
limited to some delegation ex-
changes or funding to set up
some facility. It did not work
proactively and continuously for
the betterment of cities.
In this direction, the latest in-
novative step ?Swachh Shahar
Jodi? (SSJ) is a mentorship ini-
tiative under the Swachh Bharat
Mission-Urban where high-per-
forming cities (?mentor? cities)
are paired with lower-perform-
ing cities (?mentee? cities) to
share best practices in sanitation
and waste management. To
make programme more sensible,
practical, and replicable; it has
been envisaged to include two
cities of same state with several
shared challenges and culture. To
scale the impact of the proven
approaches adopted by India?s
cleanest cities over the years, the
Swachh Shahar Jodi now aims to
institutionalise structured men-
torship, peer learning, and col-
laborative action between men-
tor cities and mentee cities from
within the same State. Launched
by the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in Sep-
tember 2025, the program aims
to improve urban cleanliness
through collaborative, 100-day
action plans and peer learning,
with the goal of uplifting mentee
cities? performance in the
Swachh Sarvekshan rankings.
Objective of the scheme is to
improve sanitation and waste
management in urban areas by
using the ability of successful
cities to help struggling ones.
The aim is to support compara-
tively low performing cities in
improving their Swacchata
performance by drawing on the
experience of mentor cities to:
l Replicate tested best practices in
sanitation and waste management
l Strengthen processes in
mentee cities
l Support the waste processing
set up to improve visible cleanliness
l Improve citizen engagement for
responsible behaviour change for
Swacchata
As a first step of implementa-
tion, top-ranked cities from the
Swachh Sarvekshan rankings
will be assigned to act as men-
tors to cities that have ranked
lower. The program involves
mentor and mentee cities sign-
ing Memorandums of Under-
standing (MoUs) to create and
implement 100-day action
plans focused on knowledge
transfer and practical solutions.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Dr Vivek S
Agrawal
The writer is specialist
on Urban Health and
Environment
ACT, INNOVATE,
REPLICATE
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overall maintenance of public
spaces to ensure high visual
cleanliness. Special focus to
be on high footfall public and
tourist places/marketplaces
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Improved greywater and faecal
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in non-sewered areas.
MECHANIZATION OF
DESLUDGING SERVICES
Deployment of mechanised
desludging services and safe
disposal systems. Focus
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insurance, and regular health
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behavioural change. Regular
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streamlined systems for bet-
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CITIZEN FEEDBACK
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Improve citizen engagement
outcomes by strengthening hel-
plines, apps, and dashboards
for responsive service delivery
and public feedback. As an
outcome, the initiative looks to
accelerate urban transforma-
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n difficult times, life
can feel like a mine-
field of risks, and
avoiding threats becomes our
default strategy. But living in
constant fear of worst-case sce-
narios erodes happiness. Look-
ing back on life and saying, ?I
was extremely careful,? isn?t the
same as saying, ?I created a joy-
ful, fulfilling life.?
What?s needed is a path of
happiness that avoids risks with-
out fixating on them. It is possi-
ble to be free of anxiety on a path
to fulfillment. The key lies in the
decisions you make from day to
day, both large and small. If your
decision-making promotes hap-
piness, you have found the right
strategy, not only from day to
day but for a lifetime.
In academic settings like
business schools and govern-
ment departments, decision-
making is often reduced to a
calculation of risk versus re-
ward?much like the odds at a
Las Vegas casino. But this mod-
el overlooks the deeply human
nature of decisions. No ma-
chine can be programmed to
make only right decisions for
us. History tells us that the
greatest decisions always in-
volved a combination of human
genius, passion, determination,
unforeseen consequences, and
human foibles.
But what does this mean for
you and the decisions you must
make? It means that if you want
to make good decisions, you
should make them with full
awareness of the human situa-
tion. If instead you try to reduce
every big decision to a dry, ra-
tional computation, you will
shut out the very things that go
into a good decision.
So, what makes a decision
good? There are four human ele-
ments that go beyond simple ra-
tional thinking (rational thinking
still counts for a lot, of course).
Emotions: Your choice must
align with your most positive
emotions.
Self: Your decision must re-
flect your authentic identity.
Vision: Your decision must
support your long-term goals.
Surroundings: Your deci-
sion must the context you?re in.
These are the ingredients pre-
sent in great leaders, and it?s
ironic that the human factor is
almost completely ignored when
case studies focus so much on
risk versus reward, flow charts,
statistical trends, market move-
ment, etc. The obvious lesson is
to welcome the human element.
It can?t be eliminated anyway,
not in the real world. If you em-
brace your human side with total
awareness, your decisions will
turn out to be win-win. Either
you will make the right decision,
or if something goes wrong, you
will learn from your mistakes
and march forward to make bet-
ter decisions in the future. This
is the attitude that highly suc-
cessful people generally adopt.
The four human elements re-
quire you to be self-aware, alert,
and flexible.
Emotions: Good decisions
feel optimistic. They aren?t based
on fear, rivalry, anger, or greed.
They express positive emotions,
while bad decisions express neg-
ative emotions. People tend to
deny this simple truth, but denial
is a negative emotion too. When
a situation is rife with tension,
decision-making becomes
clouded. Even so, it?s the person
who can feel his (or her) way
forward without panic, who can
stay centered emotionally, who
will inevitably find the best solu-
tion. There is a level where solu-
tions exist inside us, and it is
blocked by negative emotions.
This level is open when a person
is quietly centered without emo-
tional drama.
www.deepakchopra.com
I
Deepak
Chopra
The writer is MD,
FACP, FRCP founder of
the Chopra Foundation,
a non-profit entity for
research on well-being
and humanitarianism,
and Chopra Global
The Human Art of Decision Making: How Emotions,
Self-Awareness, and Vision Lead to Fulfillment
n 2nd October
2014 Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi
launched Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan
(SBM) with the dream to make
Bharat clean by 2019 the 150th
birth anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi. At the time of its initia-
tion everyone except the mission
architects had their tubular vision
and thinking confined to the san-
itation only. Initially it has lot of
criticism from opponents citing it
as photoshop or not worth to get
so much push from the topmost
leader of the country. Since his
election Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi have been continuously
pursuing the goals set for Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan and to keep con-
stant track over implementation.
Its importance and significance
are clear from the fact that the
Prime Minister?s Office is doing
regular monitoring. Based on the
progress and feedback, goals are
reset to improve further. All
stakeholders got involved with
Sincere Efforts to keep their
knowledge and awareness level
at high. These efforts have
brought Sanitation, Waste Man-
agement from neglected to the
front seat. One simple evidence
of the same has been No sin at-
tached with sanitation publicly is
No More a Matter of Shame.
Rather, people feel pride talking
about sanitation and point out to
someone if littering. As a practi-
tioner of Waste Management
since 1994, I saw thousands of
aggressive incidences on raising
objection to littering or burning
garbage in open. Earlier to SBM,
discussions used to target to-
wards municipal or government
inefficiency.
This program started with
Mission mode, has expanded its
horizon to the micro level of
waste management and as a re-
sult by each passing day new
dimensions add to the Mission.
The journey of SBM begun with
aim to improve coverage and us-
age of Toilets both in public and
private. Every year, SBM moves
with a new thrust year. SBM, not
just to Urban area. The largest
global intervention on Sanita-
tion and Waste Management has
worked on all aspects like
Knowledge, Attitude and Prac-
tise. Nowhere in the world, such
organised and well monitored
intervention has ever happened.
SBM is under implementation
for over 11 years now with a dy-
namic approach with major em-
phasis on citizen feedback. Mis-
sion aims have given it as the
highest place and kept it as a
major criterion to assess success
of implementation on ground.
While Swachh Bharat Mis-
sion has changed way of life, it
has become ground to innovate
on means to achieve cleanliness,
stakeholder involvement, circu-
lar economy, better living condi-
tions etc. Illustrious and innova-
tive interventions like Annual
Swacchata Sarvekshan (Sanita-
tion Survey), ODF++, NA-
MASTE ? National Action for
Mechanized Sanitation Ecosys-
tem, Swacchata Mitra Suraksha
Challenge (SMSC) are few
amongst several initiatives,
which have shown path to policy
makers and practitioners at glob-
al level. Interestingly, all these
innovative steps were in com-
petitive mode for the cities to act.
After decade long innovative
and successful interventions, fo-
cus has shifted to replicate the
best practices adopted by vari-
ous municipalities or cities.
Over successive editions of
Swachh Sarvekshan?the
world?s largest urban sanitation
and waste management sur-
vey?several cities have con-
sistently shown exceptional per-
formance, sustained high citizen
engagement and positive feed-
back, and resilient governance
processes, even in the face of
leadership transitions and opera-
tional challenges. During the
past, cities used to collaborate
with Sister Cities found in indus-
trialised or developed countries.
Basis of setting up collaboration
used to be either similar culture,
birth, or funding support besides
unwritten aims. Benefits of set-
ting up sister cities remained
limited to some delegation ex-
changes or funding to set up
some facility. It did not work
proactively and continuously for
the betterment of cities.
In this direction, the latest in-
novative step ?Swachh Shahar
Jodi? (SSJ) is a mentorship ini-
tiative under the Swachh Bharat
Mission-Urban where high-per-
forming cities (?mentor? cities)
are paired with lower-perform-
ing cities (?mentee? cities) to
share best practices in sanitation
and waste management. To
make programme more sensible,
practical, and replicable; it has
been envisaged to include two
cities of same state with several
shared challenges and culture. To
scale the impact of the proven
approaches adopted by India?s
cleanest cities over the years, the
Swachh Shahar Jodi now aims to
institutionalise structured men-
torship, peer learning, and col-
laborative action between men-
tor cities and mentee cities from
within the same State. Launched
by the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in Sep-
tember 2025, the program aims
to improve urban cleanliness
through collaborative, 100-day
action plans and peer learning,
with the goal of uplifting mentee
cities? performance in the
Swachh Sarvekshan rankings.
Objective of the scheme is to
improve sanitation and waste
management in urban areas by
using the ability of successful
cities to help struggling ones.
The aim is to support compara-
tively low performing cities in
improving their Swacchata
performance by drawing on the
experience of mentor cities to:
l Replicate tested best practices in
sanitation and waste management
l Strengthen processes in
mentee cities
l Support the waste processing
set up to improve visible cleanliness
l Improve citizen engagement for
responsible behaviour change for
Swacchata
As a first step of implementa-
tion, top-ranked cities from the
Swachh Sarvekshan rankings
will be assigned to act as men-
tors to cities that have ranked
lower. The program involves
mentor and mentee cities sign-
ing Memorandums of Under-
standing (MoUs) to create and
implement 100-day action
plans focused on knowledge
transfer and practical solutions.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Dr Vivek S
Agrawal
The writer is specialist
on Urban Health and
Environment
ACT, INNOVATE,
REPLICATE
O
SWACHH BHARAT MISSION
FOCUS ON
CLEANLINESS
Action plan prepared by
collaborating cities will have
focus on process replica-
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to Swachh Sarvekshan
SDUDPHWHUV(LJKWWKHPDWLF
IRFXVDUHDVIRUWKHVDPHDUH
as follows:
VISIBLE CLEANLINESS
Elimination of Garbage Vul-
nerable Points (GVPs) and
transformation of Cleanli-
ness Target Units (CTUs) for
overall maintenance of public
spaces to ensure high visual
cleanliness. Special focus to
be on high footfall public and
tourist places/marketplaces
and mandis.
WASTE SEGREGATION
& TRANSPORTATION
100% door-to-door collection,
source segregation, and ef-
nFLHQWWUDQVSRUWRIZDVWH
SOLID WASTE PROCESSING
6FLHQWLnFSURFHVVLQJRIZDVWH
operational MRFs and com-
posting units, and legacy waste
remediation. Establishment of
VFLHQWLnFVDQLWDU\ODQGnOO
ACCESS TO SANITATION
Universal access to clean,
functional community and
public toilets.
USED WATER MANAGEMENT
Improved greywater and faecal
sludge management, especially
in non-sewered areas.
MECHANIZATION OF
DESLUDGING SERVICES
Deployment of mechanised
desludging services and safe
disposal systems. Focus
on safety, dignity, PPE use,
insurance, and regular health
checks for sanitation staff.
ADVOCACY FOR SWACCHATA
,QWHQVLnHG%HKDYLRXU
Change Communication
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outreach, and community
engagement for sustained
behavioural change. Regular
training, dissemination of
guidelines and SOPs, and
streamlined systems for bet-
ter planning and execution.
CITIZEN FEEDBACK
ANDGRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
Improve citizen engagement
outcomes by strengthening hel-
plines, apps, and dashboards
for responsive service delivery
and public feedback. As an
outcome, the initiative looks to
accelerate urban transforma-
tion by fostering direct city-to-
city collaboration and sharing
of best practices to enhance
overall urban cleanliness. This
LVKRZWKH6ZDFKK%KDUDW0LV-
sion is not just to bring cleanli-
ness but institutionalisation of
the entire process aiming it
continued action, replication,
and visible impact.
Agencies
Mumbai
The Maha Vikas Aghadi
comprising the Con-
gress, Shiv Sena (UBT)
and NCP (SP) along with
Maharashtra Navnirman
Sena on Saturday held a
protest march against al-
leged irregularities in the
voter list, which the Op-
position has been claim-
ing were helping the rul-
ing BJP.
The ?Satyacha Mor-
cha? (march for truth)
started from Fashion
Street in the southern part
of the metropolis in the
afternoon and will culmi-
nate at the BMC head-
quarters a kilometre
away, with former chief
minister Uddhav Thack-
eray, NCP (SP) supremo
Sharad Pawar, MNS? Ra-
jThackeray and Congress
leaders Balasaheb Thorat,
among others, taking part.
First India Bureau
Raipur
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Saturday inau-
gurated the Brahma Ku-
maris? majestic ?Shanti
Shikhar Academy for
Peaceful World? ? a spir-
itual empowerment cen-
tre in Nava Raipur, laud-
ing the organisation as a
living bridge between
India?s ancient wisdom
and the world?s quest for
harmony.
Addressing thousands
of white-clad sisters and
global delegates at the
academy, the PM traced
his decades-long bond
with the movement and
envisioned Shanti Shi-
khar as a future epicentre
for universal peace.
?I have been fortunate
to associate with you for
several decades,? PM
Modi began, recalling his
presence at the 2011 Fu-
ture of Power summit in
Ahmedabad and the 2013
Prayagraj gathering.
?I have observed your
efforts seriously?where
service outweighs words.
The affection of Janaki
Devi and the spiritual rig-
our of every sister here
fill me with gratitude.?
He greeted the assem-
bly with ?Om Shanti?,
explaining: ?Om means
the God who created and
the entire universe; Shan-
ti means the wish for
world peace. Your con-
duct is the greatest reli-
gion, penance, and
knowledge.?
The Prime Minister
positioned the Brahma
Kumaris as custodians of
India?s soul.
?We see Shiva in every
living being, expanding
the self to embrace the
whole. Self-control leads
to self-knowledge, self-
realisation, and ultimate-
ly self-peace,? PM Nar-
endra Modi said.
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New Delhi: Prime
Minister Narendra
Modi on Saturday
extended greetings to the
people of Karnataka on
the occasion of Kan-
nada Rajyotsava and to
the people of Madhya
Pradesh on the state?s
Foundation Day. Taking
to X, the PM said, ?Today,
when we mark Kannada
Rajyotsava, we celebrate
the spirit of excellence
and industrious nature that
the people of Karnataka
are synonymous with.
We also celebrate the
outstanding culture of
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literature, art, music and
more.? He further said,
?The state embodies the
spirit of progress rooted in
wisdom. I pray that people
of the state are happy and
healthy.? PM Modi also ex-
tended heartfelt greetings
to the people of Madhya
Pradesh on the occasion
of the state?s Foundation
Day. ?Heartfelt greetings to
all my family members in
Madhya Pradesh, the state
that cherishes its glori-
ous history and cultural
heritage, on the occasion
of the state?s Foundation
Day,? the PM wrote on X.
He added, ?Our province,
nestled in the heart of the
country, is today infusing
a new pace of progress in
every sector by prioritising
the aspirations of every
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Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Saturday
asserted that the assem-
bly elections in Bihar
presented the people with
a choice between the
?Modi-Nitish combine?,
which would develop Bi-
har, and the RJD-helmed
opposition that would
?bring back jungle raj?.
The former BJP presi-
dent made the remarks
while virtually addressing
rallies in Gopalganj and
Samastipur districts, and
Vaishali district?s Hajipur,
the parliamentary con-
stituency of Union minis-
ter Chirag Paswan. He
could not visit these plac-
es due to bad weather.
In Gopalganj, the na-
tive district of RJD su-
premo Lalu Prasad, he
raked up the ?high-hand-
edness? of Sadhu Yadav,
former Bihar CM Rabri
Devi?s estranged brother,
to warn people that ?jun-
gle raj? will come back if
the opposition party re-
turned to power.
?This election is an op-
portunity to decide who
should be entrusted with
the future of Bihar. On
the one hand are those
who ushered in ?jungle
raj?. On the other hand is
the duo of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and CM
Nitish Kumar, who have
brought development,?
Amit Shah said.
?Its choice between devp plan of
Modi-Nitish and RJD?s jungle raj?
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Alinagar: When a
petite teenager from
Bihar began making
waves in the world of music
about a decade ago, few
would have thought that the
demure girl would end up
in the rough and tumble of
politics. Maithili Thakur, who
turned 25 just a few months
ago, is not surprisingly one of
the most talked-about candi-
dates in the Bihar assembly
elections. ?I am planning to
build a house in Alinagar and
make the place my home.
My maternal roots are here. I
do not want to live anywhere
else?, says Thakur, who is
being targeted, primarily,
for being an ?outsider? in
the assembly segment of
Darbhanga district.
Patna/Siwan/Muzaffarpur:
BJP president JP Nadda on
Saturday alleged that the
RJD wants to bring back ?jungle raj?
in Bihar if it is voted to power, and
nominating late gangster-turned-
politician Mohammad Shahabuddin?s
son points to it. Addressing election
rallies in Siwan and Muzaffarpur
virtually as bad weather prevented
him from reaching the venues,
Nadda alleged that kidnapping had
become an industry during ?jungle
raaj? (lawlessness) and ransom
used to be settled at the then CM?s
house. ?Bihar witnessed ?jungle raj?
under the RJD regime. There was
complete anarchy in the state. Law
and order had collapsed, and along
with that, an industry of kidnapping
started growing here,? he alleged.
?Siwan had witnessed the terror of
Sahabuddin, and once again, RJD
nominated his son in the assembly
polls. Lalu Prasad?s party wants to
bring ?jungle raj? back to Bihar,? he
alleged. Nadda alleged RJD ?culture
and its DNA? have not changed, and
that was the reason Shahabuddin?s
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People knew Bihar?s situation
before we came to power in
2005. We prioritised the
restoration of law and order and
established the rule of law in
the state. Now, being a Bihari is
a matter of pride for the
residents of the state.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi
says the state will grow under a
double engine government.
Please do not get fooled. It is
just one engine, and that is run
from Delhi. The people of Bihar
have no platform to voice their
demands.
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There is no vacancy for Chief
Minister in Bihar. The state has
seen a long, turbulent chapter in
its political history. After Bihar?s
first Chief Minister, Sri Krishna
Sinha, many leaders held the
position, but none could
complete a full term.
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against voter list irregularities
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Mumbai: The Maharashtra BJP held a ?silent
protest? on Saturday to counter the Maha Vikas
Aghadi?s ?Satyacha Morcha? against irregularities
in the voters? lists, claiming the Opposition was attempting
to ?spread fake narrative? ahead of the civic polls. Lead-
ers and workers of the saffron party sporting black tapes
across their mouths staged their agitation in the Girgaon
area of south Mumbai. Speaking to reporters, Maharash-
tra BJP president Ravindra Chavan said that the protest
aims to expose the MVA?s alleged attempts to spread
fake narratives ahead of elections.
BJP STAGES SILENT PROTEST IN MUMBAI,
ACCUSES MVA OF SPREADING FAKE NARRATIVE
PTI
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CM Mamata Banerjee
will lead a mega march in
Kolkata on Tuesday, pro-
testing the Special Inten-
sive Revision (SIR) of
electoral rolls, which will
begin in the state on that
day. Banerjee, who heads
the ruling TMC, will be
joined by her nephew
Abhishek Banerjee, the
national general secre-
tary of the party, in the
rally. The march will start
near the BR Ambedkar
statue at Maidan.
PTI
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The BJP asked Congress
president Mallikarjun
Kharge on Saturday to
stop following Rahul
Gandhi?s ?footsteps? and
recognise ?real enemies?
of the country, instead of
?defaming? the RSS.
This came a day after
Kharge said in his per-
sonal opinion, the Rash-
triya Swayamsevak Sangh
should be banned as most
law-and-order problems
in the country are arising
because of the BJP-RSS.
He also alleged that PM
Modi has insulted Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel?s legacy
by allowing government
employees to be associat-
ed with the RSS.
?When the country was
celebrating Sardar Patel?s
150th birth anniversary on
Friday, Congress president
Kharge tried to defame the
RSS instead of following
the values shown by Pa-
tel,? BJP spokesperson
Tuhin Sinha said.
PTI
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Union Minister Jyotiradi-
tya M. Scindia on Satur-
day laid the foundation of
the Rs 233-crore Integrat-
ed Development of the
Sohra Tourism Circuit in
Meghalaya, describing the
initiative as ?not just about
building infrastructure, but
about building futures.?
Scindia, the Union
Minister for Development
of North Eastern Region
(DoNER), who was
joined by CM Conrad K.
Sangma, said the project
aligns with Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi?s vi-
sion of inclusive and sus-
tainable development
under the PM-DevINE
scheme, ensuring ?no cor-
ner of the country is left
behind.? He said the pro-
ject aims to strengthen
tourism infrastructure, en-
hance visitor experience,
and create sustainable
livelihood opportunities,
once known as Cherra-
punji, one of Meghalaya?s
most iconic destinations.
Didi to lead mega
march against
SIR on Nov 4Kharge should stop following
Rahul Gandhi?s footsteps: BJP
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tourism circuit in Meghalaya
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Arunachal BJP launches campaign materials
PTI
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runachal
Pradesh BJP
president Ka-
ling Moyong on Satur-
day emphasised the im-
portance of promoting
local products, aligning
with the vision of At-
manirbhar Bharat.
Launching t-shirts,
caps, flyers and other
campaign materials for
the Atmanirbhar Bharat
Sankalp Abhiyan at the
BJP state office here,
Moyong said, ?We must
adopt the spirit of ?vocal
for local? to prioritise and
promote our own indig-
enous goods and gradu-
ally move away from
over-dependence on ex-
ternal products.? The
initiative will not only
boost our self-sustaina-
bility but also benefit our
local producers, he said.
Moyong also high-
lighted the state govern-
ment?s initiatives and
schemes like Atmanirb-
har Krishi Yojana, At-
manirbhar Bagwani Yo-
jana and others for foster-
ing self-reliance and sup-
porting local producers.
The Atmanirbhar
Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
is a part of the nationwide
campaign to promote the
vision of self-reliance and
the use of Swadeshi (in-
digenous) products. As
part of the campaign, the
party will conduct semi-
nars and workshops, and
appeal to citizens to use
locally made products
and services.
Namsai MLA Zingnu
Namchoom, state BJP
vice president Ashok
Sangchoju, state general
secretaries Tadar Niglar
and Junty Singpho, and
secretary Taring Tiri at-
tended the event.
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T-shirts, caps, flyers
and other campaign
materials were
launched. As part of
campaign, party will
conduct seminars
and workshops.
Mumbai
The Maha Vikas Aghadi
comprising the Con-
gress, Shiv Sena (UBT)
and NCP (SP) along with
Maharashtra Navnirman
Sena on Saturday held a
protest march against al-
leged irregularities in the
voter list, which the Op-
position has been claim-
ing were helping the rul-
ing BJP.
The ?Satyacha Mor-
cha? (march for truth)
started from Fashion
Street in the southern part
of the metropolis in the
afternoon and will culmi-
nate at the BMC head-
quarters a kilometre
away, with former chief
minister Uddhav Thack-
eray, NCP (SP) supremo
Sharad Pawar, MNS? Ra-
jThackeray and Congress
leaders Balasaheb Thorat,
among others, taking part.
First India Bureau
Raipur
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Saturday inau-
gurated the Brahma Ku-
maris? majestic ?Shanti
Shikhar Academy for
Peaceful World? ? a spir-
itual empowerment cen-
tre in Nava Raipur, laud-
ing the organisation as a
living bridge between
India?s ancient wisdom
and the world?s quest for
harmony.
Addressing thousands
of white-clad sisters and
global delegates at the
academy, the PM traced
his decades-long bond
with the movement and
envisioned Shanti Shi-
khar as a future epicentre
for universal peace.
?I have been fortunate
to associate with you for
several decades,? PM
Modi began, recalling his
presence at the 2011 Fu-
ture of Power summit in
Ahmedabad and the 2013
Prayagraj gathering.
?I have observed your
efforts seriously?where
service outweighs words.
The affection of Janaki
Devi and the spiritual rig-
our of every sister here
fill me with gratitude.?
He greeted the assem-
bly with ?Om Shanti?,
explaining: ?Om means
the God who created and
the entire universe; Shan-
ti means the wish for
world peace. Your con-
duct is the greatest reli-
gion, penance, and
knowledge.?
The Prime Minister
positioned the Brahma
Kumaris as custodians of
India?s soul.
?We see Shiva in every
living being, expanding
the self to embrace the
whole. Self-control leads
to self-knowledge, self-
realisation, and ultimate-
ly self-peace,? PM Nar-
endra Modi said.
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New Delhi: Prime
Minister Narendra
Modi on Saturday
extended greetings to the
people of Karnataka on
the occasion of Kan-
nada Rajyotsava and to
the people of Madhya
Pradesh on the state?s
Foundation Day. Taking
to X, the PM said, ?Today,
when we mark Kannada
Rajyotsava, we celebrate
the spirit of excellence
and industrious nature that
the people of Karnataka
are synonymous with.
We also celebrate the
outstanding culture of
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literature, art, music and
more.? He further said,
?The state embodies the
spirit of progress rooted in
wisdom. I pray that people
of the state are happy and
healthy.? PM Modi also ex-
tended heartfelt greetings
to the people of Madhya
Pradesh on the occasion
of the state?s Foundation
Day. ?Heartfelt greetings to
all my family members in
Madhya Pradesh, the state
that cherishes its glori-
ous history and cultural
heritage, on the occasion
of the state?s Foundation
Day,? the PM wrote on X.
He added, ?Our province,
nestled in the heart of the
country, is today infusing
a new pace of progress in
every sector by prioritising
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Brahma Kumaris as global peace architects
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Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Saturday
asserted that the assem-
bly elections in Bihar
presented the people with
a choice between the
?Modi-Nitish combine?,
which would develop Bi-
har, and the RJD-helmed
opposition that would
?bring back jungle raj?.
The former BJP presi-
dent made the remarks
while virtually addressing
rallies in Gopalganj and
Samastipur districts, and
Vaishali district?s Hajipur,
the parliamentary con-
stituency of Union minis-
ter Chirag Paswan. He
could not visit these plac-
es due to bad weather.
In Gopalganj, the na-
tive district of RJD su-
premo Lalu Prasad, he
raked up the ?high-hand-
edness? of Sadhu Yadav,
former Bihar CM Rabri
Devi?s estranged brother,
to warn people that ?jun-
gle raj? will come back if
the opposition party re-
turned to power.
?This election is an op-
portunity to decide who
should be entrusted with
the future of Bihar. On
the one hand are those
who ushered in ?jungle
raj?. On the other hand is
the duo of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and CM
Nitish Kumar, who have
brought development,?
Amit Shah said.
?Its choice between devp plan of
Modi-Nitish and RJD?s jungle raj?
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Alinagar: When a
petite teenager from
Bihar began making
waves in the world of music
about a decade ago, few
would have thought that the
demure girl would end up
in the rough and tumble of
politics. Maithili Thakur, who
turned 25 just a few months
ago, is not surprisingly one of
the most talked-about candi-
dates in the Bihar assembly
elections. ?I am planning to
build a house in Alinagar and
make the place my home.
My maternal roots are here. I
do not want to live anywhere
else?, says Thakur, who is
being targeted, primarily,
for being an ?outsider? in
the assembly segment of
Darbhanga district.
Patna/Siwan/Muzaffarpur:
BJP president JP Nadda on
Saturday alleged that the
RJD wants to bring back ?jungle raj?
in Bihar if it is voted to power, and
nominating late gangster-turned-
politician Mohammad Shahabuddin?s
son points to it. Addressing election
rallies in Siwan and Muzaffarpur
virtually as bad weather prevented
him from reaching the venues,
Nadda alleged that kidnapping had
become an industry during ?jungle
raaj? (lawlessness) and ransom
used to be settled at the then CM?s
house. ?Bihar witnessed ?jungle raj?
under the RJD regime. There was
complete anarchy in the state. Law
and order had collapsed, and along
with that, an industry of kidnapping
started growing here,? he alleged.
?Siwan had witnessed the terror of
Sahabuddin, and once again, RJD
nominated his son in the assembly
polls. Lalu Prasad?s party wants to
bring ?jungle raj? back to Bihar,? he
alleged. Nadda alleged RJD ?culture
and its DNA? have not changed, and
that was the reason Shahabuddin?s
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HOPES TO MAKE UP FOR
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
People knew Bihar?s situation
before we came to power in
2005. We prioritised the
restoration of law and order and
established the rule of law in
the state. Now, being a Bihari is
a matter of pride for the
residents of the state.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi
says the state will grow under a
double engine government.
Please do not get fooled. It is
just one engine, and that is run
from Delhi. The people of Bihar
have no platform to voice their
demands.
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There is no vacancy for Chief
Minister in Bihar. The state has
seen a long, turbulent chapter in
its political history. After Bihar?s
first Chief Minister, Sri Krishna
Sinha, many leaders held the
position, but none could
complete a full term.
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Maha opposition holds march
against voter list irregularities
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PTI
Mumbai: The Maharashtra BJP held a ?silent
protest? on Saturday to counter the Maha Vikas
Aghadi?s ?Satyacha Morcha? against irregularities
in the voters? lists, claiming the Opposition was attempting
to ?spread fake narrative? ahead of the civic polls. Lead-
ers and workers of the saffron party sporting black tapes
across their mouths staged their agitation in the Girgaon
area of south Mumbai. Speaking to reporters, Maharash-
tra BJP president Ravindra Chavan said that the protest
aims to expose the MVA?s alleged attempts to spread
fake narratives ahead of elections.
BJP STAGES SILENT PROTEST IN MUMBAI,
ACCUSES MVA OF SPREADING FAKE NARRATIVE
PTI
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CM Mamata Banerjee
will lead a mega march in
Kolkata on Tuesday, pro-
testing the Special Inten-
sive Revision (SIR) of
electoral rolls, which will
begin in the state on that
day. Banerjee, who heads
the ruling TMC, will be
joined by her nephew
Abhishek Banerjee, the
national general secre-
tary of the party, in the
rally. The march will start
near the BR Ambedkar
statue at Maidan.
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
The BJP asked Congress
president Mallikarjun
Kharge on Saturday to
stop following Rahul
Gandhi?s ?footsteps? and
recognise ?real enemies?
of the country, instead of
?defaming? the RSS.
This came a day after
Kharge said in his per-
sonal opinion, the Rash-
triya Swayamsevak Sangh
should be banned as most
law-and-order problems
in the country are arising
because of the BJP-RSS.
He also alleged that PM
Modi has insulted Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel?s legacy
by allowing government
employees to be associat-
ed with the RSS.
?When the country was
celebrating Sardar Patel?s
150th birth anniversary on
Friday, Congress president
Kharge tried to defame the
RSS instead of following
the values shown by Pa-
tel,? BJP spokesperson
Tuhin Sinha said.
PTI
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Union Minister Jyotiradi-
tya M. Scindia on Satur-
day laid the foundation of
the Rs 233-crore Integrat-
ed Development of the
Sohra Tourism Circuit in
Meghalaya, describing the
initiative as ?not just about
building infrastructure, but
about building futures.?
Scindia, the Union
Minister for Development
of North Eastern Region
(DoNER), who was
joined by CM Conrad K.
Sangma, said the project
aligns with Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi?s vi-
sion of inclusive and sus-
tainable development
under the PM-DevINE
scheme, ensuring ?no cor-
ner of the country is left
behind.? He said the pro-
ject aims to strengthen
tourism infrastructure, en-
hance visitor experience,
and create sustainable
livelihood opportunities,
once known as Cherra-
punji, one of Meghalaya?s
most iconic destinations.
Didi to lead mega
march against
SIR on Nov 4Kharge should stop following
Rahul Gandhi?s footsteps: BJP
Centre unveils ` 233-cr Sohra
tourism circuit in Meghalaya
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FOR ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT SANKALP ABHIYAN
Arunachal BJP launches campaign materials
PTI
,WDQDJDU
runachal
Pradesh BJP
president Ka-
ling Moyong on Satur-
day emphasised the im-
portance of promoting
local products, aligning
with the vision of At-
manirbhar Bharat.
Launching t-shirts,
caps, flyers and other
campaign materials for
the Atmanirbhar Bharat
Sankalp Abhiyan at the
BJP state office here,
Moyong said, ?We must
adopt the spirit of ?vocal
for local? to prioritise and
promote our own indig-
enous goods and gradu-
ally move away from
over-dependence on ex-
ternal products.? The
initiative will not only
boost our self-sustaina-
bility but also benefit our
local producers, he said.
Moyong also high-
lighted the state govern-
ment?s initiatives and
schemes like Atmanirb-
har Krishi Yojana, At-
manirbhar Bagwani Yo-
jana and others for foster-
ing self-reliance and sup-
porting local producers.
The Atmanirbhar
Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
is a part of the nationwide
campaign to promote the
vision of self-reliance and
the use of Swadeshi (in-
digenous) products. As
part of the campaign, the
party will conduct semi-
nars and workshops, and
appeal to citizens to use
locally made products
and services.
Namsai MLA Zingnu
Namchoom, state BJP
vice president Ashok
Sangchoju, state general
secretaries Tadar Niglar
and Junty Singpho, and
secretary Taring Tiri at-
tended the event.
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T-shirts, caps, flyers
and other campaign
materials were
launched. As part of
campaign, party will
conduct seminars
and workshops.
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The 24-hour countdown
for the launch of over
4,000 kg communication
satellite CMS-03 com-
menced at this spaceport
on Saturday, ISRO said.
The satellite weighing
about 4,410 kg will be
the heaviest to be
launched from the Indian
soil and into a Geosyn-
chronous Transfer Orbit
(GTO), the space agency
said. The spacecraft will
travel onboard a LVM3-
M5 rocket, dubbed as
?Bahubali? for its heavy-
lift capability.
Later in a social media
post, ISRO said, ?Count-
down commences!! Final
preparations complete
and the countdown for
LVM3-M5 (mission) has
officially begun at Satish
Dhawan Space Centre,
Sriharikota?.
?All systems are GO
as we move closer to lift-
off,? the space agency
said in its update. The
43.5 metre tall rocket is
scheduled for a 5.26 pm
liftoff on November 2.
LVM3- (Launch Vehi-
cle Mark-3) is the new
heavy lift launch vehicle
of ISRO and is used for
placing 4,000 kg space-
craft in GTO in a cost-
effective manner, ISRO
said. This three stage
launch vehicle with two
solid motor strap-ons
(S200), a liquid propel-
lant core stage (L110)
and a cryogenic stage
(C25) gives ISRO full
self-reliance in launching
heavier communication
satellites that weigh up to
4,000 kg in GTO.
PTI
5HZD
Army Chief Gen Upen-
dra Dwivedi on Saturday
said India fought with the
combined strength of
principles and technolo-
gy during Operation Sin-
door and did not target
civilians or military in-
stallations in Pakistan.
Gen Dwivedi asserted
that India only destroyed
terrorist infrastructure in
the neighbouring coun-
try. In response to the
April 22 Pahalgam terror
attack, India launched
Operation Sindoor on
May 7, targeting terrorist
infrastructure in territo-
ries controlled by Paki-
stan. The strikes trig-
gered four days of intense
clashes that ended with
an understanding on
stopping the military ac-
tions on May 10.
?Operation Sindoor
was successful because
we fought with the com-
bined strength of our prin-
ciples and technology. We
made it a point that no
innocent civilians in Paki-
stan suffered,? he said.
Remembering Iron Man
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Shyam Sharma
Union Minister and
Member of Parliament
Bhupender Yadav has an-
nounced a series of devel-
opment projects across
his parliamentary con-
stituency, bringing visible
enthusiasm among the
residents. During his
three-day visit to Alwar
under the ?Sansad Khel
Utsav,? Yadav attended
sports events at various
assembly headquarters
and made several key an-
nouncements aimed at
boosting infrastructure
and local opportunities.
Yadav announced the
construction of a state-
of-the-art stadium
equipped with modern
sports facilities for local
athletes. He also declared
plans to develop a large
industrial hub in
Khairthal to strengthen
its globally recognised
trading market. The ini-
tiative aims to expand
business infrastructure
and create new platforms
to enhance commercial
activities in the region.
Yadav addressed ongo-
ing protests at the
Khairthal district head-
quarters, where a section
of Congress and opposi-
tion leaders had been
demonstrating for the past
three months regarding
administrative issues re-
lated to the district. With-
out resorting to confronta-
tion, he responded calmly
and focused on develop-
ment-oriented measures.
Political observers noted
that Yadav continues to
work beyond partisan
lines, prioritising inclu-
sive progress across his
constituency.
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL
Maritime security prac-
titioners from 30 coun-
tries are set to assemble
in India from November
3-5 as part of a key event
that catalyses coordinat-
ed responses to transna-
tional maritime threats
such as piracy, drug
smuggling and other in-
cidents disrupting global
maritime commerce.
The Gurugram-based
Information Fusion Cen-
tre-Indian Ocean Region
will host the third edition
of the Maritime Informa-
tion Sharing Workshop
from November 3-5, of-
ficials said on Saturday.
The workshop is a
high-fidelity table-top ex-
ercise, simulating real-
world maritime threats.
Yadav: Govt plans industrial hub in
Khairthal to expand global tradeIndia to host maritime
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At least 9 people died
and several others were
injured after a stampede
broke out at the Ven-
kateswara Swami Tem-
ple in Andhra Pradesh's
Srikakulam on Saturday.
According to officials,
the crowd swelled be-
yond control as devotees
rushed to the temple to
mark Ekadashi.
?Several people col-
lapsed as devotees rushed
forward at once,? an of-
ficial said. Both the entry
and exit points of the
temple were the same,
contributing to the chaos
and overcrowding.
The temple where the
incident occurred is pri-
vately managed and is
not registered under the
state endowments de-
partment. The organisers
of the event did not seek
any official approvals
and the state government
had not been informed
about the gathering.
The area where the pil-
grims assembled was still
under construction at the
time of the stampede
Injured devotees were
taken to a nearby hospital
for treatment. Authorities
fear the death toll could
rise, as some people were
found unconscious after
the incident.
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QUOTES
The stampede incident at
the Venkateswara Temple
in Kasibugga in
Srikakulam district has
caused a shock. The death
of devotees in this tragic
incident is extremely
heartbreaking. I have
instructed the officials to
provide speedy and proper
treatment to those who
have been injured.
Deeply pained by the tragic
loss of lives in stampede at
Kashibugga Venkateswara
Swamy Temple in
Srikakulam, Andhra
Pradesh. My heartfelt
condolences to the families
who lost their loved ones,
and our thoughts are with
the injured. AP govt must
provide adequate and
timely compensation.
MALLIKARJUN KHARGE,
&21*5(6635(6,'(17
N CHANDRABABU NAIDU,
&+,()0,1,67(5
RAHUL GANDHI,
&21*5(66/($'(5
My heart goes out to the
bereaved families and all
those injured. I hope they
find strength and recover
soon. I urge the AP Govt to
mobilise every resource for
relief and to engage with
the victims' families with
empathy, dignity, & speed.
I appeal to Congress leaders
and workers in the region
to assist in relief work.
STOCK MARKET ANALYSIS
Improvement expected despite foreign institutional investors? sell-off
fter a renewed
wave of selling
by foreign in-
stitutional investors
(FIIs), the Indian stock
markets once again wit-
nessed volatility. The
bullish trend that had
continued for the past
three weeks came to a
halt, and markets closed
lower this week. Ana-
lysts attribute the decline
to FII sell-offs, weak-
ness in international
markets, and uncertainty
surrounding the trade
agreement between the
United States and China.
However, experts re-
main optimistic about a
recovery in the market.
For the Indian econo-
my, a positive develop-
ment came on Saturday
when the Goods and Ser-
vices Tax (GST) collec-
tion figures for October
were released, showing
sustained growth. The
country collected ` 1.96
lakh crore in GST reve-
nue for October, a 4.6%
increase compared to
`1.87 lakh crore in the
same month last year. The
figures also confirmed
that the reduction in GST
rates on about 375 items
since September 22 had
no negative impact on
revenue. Given this trend,
it is likely that the GST
revenue for November
will set a new record, as
the impact of heavy Di-
wali season purchases in
October will be reflected
in the upcoming data.
Another encouraging
sign for the economy is
that progress is being
made on the India?US
trade agreement, with
further announcements
expected soon. This de-
velopment is likely to
boost not only the overall
economic momentum but
also the strength of the
Indian equity markets.
Experts suggest that in-
vestors should focus on
companies with strong
fundamentals and con-
tinue investing gradually
while booking profits ac-
cording to their targets.
uring the week that
ended last Friday, the
BSE Sensex fell by
273.17 points (0.32%) to
close at 83,938.71, while
the NSE Nifty declined
by 73.05 points (0.28%)
to end at 25,722.10. De-
spite the fall in bench-
mark indices, mid-cap
and small-cap indices re-
mained stable ? a posi-
tive indication for the
market.
FIIs resumed selling
during the week, record-
ing net sales worth
`2,102.87 crore, whereas
domestic institutional in-
vestors (DIIs) continued
to support the market
with net purchases worth
`18,804.26 crore. In Oc-
tober, FIIs recorded net
sales of ` 2,346.89 crore,
while DIIs made strong
net purchases totalling
`52,794.02 crore.
In the bullion market,
international fluctuations
affected gold and silver
prices. Gold continued
its downward trend,
while silver showed
some recovery, limiting
weekly losses. In Jaipur,
the price of 24-carat gold
declined by ` 2,700 ?
from `1,26,700 to
`1,24,000 per 10 grams
? while silver fell slight-
ly from ` 1,53,500 to
`1,53,000 per kilogram.
Jewellers reported steady
demand during the wed-
ding season but expect
continued price volatility
in the near term.
THESE ARE THE PERSONAL
VIEWS OF THE AUTHOR
A
Vimal
Kothari
Associate Editor, First
India News & Senior
Journalist
Representational
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The 24-hour countdown
for the launch of over
4,000 kg communication
satellite CMS-03 com-
menced at this spaceport
on Saturday, ISRO said.
The satellite weighing
about 4,410 kg will be
the heaviest to be
launched from the Indian
soil and into a Geosyn-
chronous Transfer Orbit
(GTO), the space agency
said. The spacecraft will
travel onboard a LVM3-
M5 rocket, dubbed as
?Bahubali? for its heavy-
lift capability.
Later in a social media
post, ISRO said, ?Count-
down commences!! Final
preparations complete
and the countdown for
LVM3-M5 (mission) has
officially begun at Satish
Dhawan Space Centre,
Sriharikota?.
?All systems are GO
as we move closer to lift-
off,? the space agency
said in its update. The
43.5 metre tall rocket is
scheduled for a 5.26 pm
liftoff on November 2.
LVM3- (Launch Vehi-
cle Mark-3) is the new
heavy lift launch vehicle
of ISRO and is used for
placing 4,000 kg space-
craft in GTO in a cost-
effective manner, ISRO
said. This three stage
launch vehicle with two
solid motor strap-ons
(S200), a liquid propel-
lant core stage (L110)
and a cryogenic stage
(C25) gives ISRO full
self-reliance in launching
heavier communication
satellites that weigh up to
4,000 kg in GTO.
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Army Chief Gen Upen-
dra Dwivedi on Saturday
said India fought with the
combined strength of
principles and technolo-
gy during Operation Sin-
door and did not target
civilians or military in-
stallations in Pakistan.
Gen Dwivedi asserted
that India only destroyed
terrorist infrastructure in
the neighbouring coun-
try. In response to the
April 22 Pahalgam terror
attack, India launched
Operation Sindoor on
May 7, targeting terrorist
infrastructure in territo-
ries controlled by Paki-
stan. The strikes trig-
gered four days of intense
clashes that ended with
an understanding on
stopping the military ac-
tions on May 10.
?Operation Sindoor
was successful because
we fought with the com-
bined strength of our prin-
ciples and technology. We
made it a point that no
innocent civilians in Paki-
stan suffered,? he said.
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Union Minister and
Member of Parliament
Bhupender Yadav has an-
nounced a series of devel-
opment projects across
his parliamentary con-
stituency, bringing visible
enthusiasm among the
residents. During his
three-day visit to Alwar
under the ?Sansad Khel
Utsav,? Yadav attended
sports events at various
assembly headquarters
and made several key an-
nouncements aimed at
boosting infrastructure
and local opportunities.
Yadav announced the
construction of a state-
of-the-art stadium
equipped with modern
sports facilities for local
athletes. He also declared
plans to develop a large
industrial hub in
Khairthal to strengthen
its globally recognised
trading market. The ini-
tiative aims to expand
business infrastructure
and create new platforms
to enhance commercial
activities in the region.
Yadav addressed ongo-
ing protests at the
Khairthal district head-
quarters, where a section
of Congress and opposi-
tion leaders had been
demonstrating for the past
three months regarding
administrative issues re-
lated to the district. With-
out resorting to confronta-
tion, he responded calmly
and focused on develop-
ment-oriented measures.
Political observers noted
that Yadav continues to
work beyond partisan
lines, prioritising inclu-
sive progress across his
constituency.
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL
Maritime security prac-
titioners from 30 coun-
tries are set to assemble
in India from November
3-5 as part of a key event
that catalyses coordinat-
ed responses to transna-
tional maritime threats
such as piracy, drug
smuggling and other in-
cidents disrupting global
maritime commerce.
The Gurugram-based
Information Fusion Cen-
tre-Indian Ocean Region
will host the third edition
of the Maritime Informa-
tion Sharing Workshop
from November 3-5, of-
ficials said on Saturday.
The workshop is a
high-fidelity table-top ex-
ercise, simulating real-
world maritime threats.
Yadav: Govt plans industrial hub in
Khairthal to expand global tradeIndia to host maritime
info sharing workshop
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it has been moved to
the second launch pad
for taking up pre-
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headquartered
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Same entry, exit points, crowd
led to deadly temple stampede
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At least 9 people died
and several others were
injured after a stampede
broke out at the Ven-
kateswara Swami Tem-
ple in Andhra Pradesh's
Srikakulam on Saturday.
According to officials,
the crowd swelled be-
yond control as devotees
rushed to the temple to
mark Ekadashi.
?Several people col-
lapsed as devotees rushed
forward at once,? an of-
ficial said. Both the entry
and exit points of the
temple were the same,
contributing to the chaos
and overcrowding.
The temple where the
incident occurred is pri-
vately managed and is
not registered under the
state endowments de-
partment. The organisers
of the event did not seek
any official approvals
and the state government
had not been informed
about the gathering.
The area where the pil-
grims assembled was still
under construction at the
time of the stampede
Injured devotees were
taken to a nearby hospital
for treatment. Authorities
fear the death toll could
rise, as some people were
found unconscious after
the incident.
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TOP
QUOTES
The stampede incident at
the Venkateswara Temple
in Kasibugga in
Srikakulam district has
caused a shock. The death
of devotees in this tragic
incident is extremely
heartbreaking. I have
instructed the officials to
provide speedy and proper
treatment to those who
have been injured.
Deeply pained by the tragic
loss of lives in stampede at
Kashibugga Venkateswara
Swamy Temple in
Srikakulam, Andhra
Pradesh. My heartfelt
condolences to the families
who lost their loved ones,
and our thoughts are with
the injured. AP govt must
provide adequate and
timely compensation.
MALLIKARJUN KHARGE,
&21*5(6635(6,'(17
N CHANDRABABU NAIDU,
&+,()0,1,67(5
RAHUL GANDHI,
&21*5(66/($'(5
My heart goes out to the
bereaved families and all
those injured. I hope they
find strength and recover
soon. I urge the AP Govt to
mobilise every resource for
relief and to engage with
the victims' families with
empathy, dignity, & speed.
I appeal to Congress leaders
and workers in the region
to assist in relief work.
STOCK MARKET ANALYSIS
Improvement expected despite foreign institutional investors? sell-off
fter a renewed
wave of selling
by foreign in-
stitutional investors
(FIIs), the Indian stock
markets once again wit-
nessed volatility. The
bullish trend that had
continued for the past
three weeks came to a
halt, and markets closed
lower this week. Ana-
lysts attribute the decline
to FII sell-offs, weak-
ness in international
markets, and uncertainty
surrounding the trade
agreement between the
United States and China.
However, experts re-
main optimistic about a
recovery in the market.
For the Indian econo-
my, a positive develop-
ment came on Saturday
when the Goods and Ser-
vices Tax (GST) collec-
tion figures for October
were released, showing
sustained growth. The
country collected ` 1.96
lakh crore in GST reve-
nue for October, a 4.6%
increase compared to
`1.87 lakh crore in the
same month last year. The
figures also confirmed
that the reduction in GST
rates on about 375 items
since September 22 had
no negative impact on
revenue. Given this trend,
it is likely that the GST
revenue for November
will set a new record, as
the impact of heavy Di-
wali season purchases in
October will be reflected
in the upcoming data.
Another encouraging
sign for the economy is
that progress is being
made on the India?US
trade agreement, with
further announcements
expected soon. This de-
velopment is likely to
boost not only the overall
economic momentum but
also the strength of the
Indian equity markets.
Experts suggest that in-
vestors should focus on
companies with strong
fundamentals and con-
tinue investing gradually
while booking profits ac-
cording to their targets.
uring the week that
ended last Friday, the
BSE Sensex fell by
273.17 points (0.32%) to
close at 83,938.71, while
the NSE Nifty declined
by 73.05 points (0.28%)
to end at 25,722.10. De-
spite the fall in bench-
mark indices, mid-cap
and small-cap indices re-
mained stable ? a posi-
tive indication for the
market.
FIIs resumed selling
during the week, record-
ing net sales worth
`2,102.87 crore, whereas
domestic institutional in-
vestors (DIIs) continued
to support the market
with net purchases worth
`18,804.26 crore. In Oc-
tober, FIIs recorded net
sales of ` 2,346.89 crore,
while DIIs made strong
net purchases totalling
`52,794.02 crore.
In the bullion market,
international fluctuations
affected gold and silver
prices. Gold continued
its downward trend,
while silver showed
some recovery, limiting
weekly losses. In Jaipur,
the price of 24-carat gold
declined by ` 2,700 ?
from `1,26,700 to
`1,24,000 per 10 grams
? while silver fell slight-
ly from ` 1,53,500 to
`1,53,000 per kilogram.
Jewellers reported steady
demand during the wed-
ding season but expect
continued price volatility
in the near term.
THESE ARE THE PERSONAL
VIEWS OF THE AUTHOR
A
Vimal
Kothari
Associate Editor, First
India News & Senior
Journalist
Representational
NEWS 07
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SPIRITUAL MILESTONE ON NOV 9
6 mths on 0 calories: Acharya Hansrat Surishwarji completes rare tapasya
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL
n a world ob-
sessed with
speed and in-
dulgence, Acharya Han-
srat Surishwarji Maharaj
stands apart ? a living
embodiment of restraint
and spiritual endurance.
The revered Jain Acharya
is nearing completion of
his eighth 180-day con-
tinuous fast, set to culmi-
nate on November 9 in
Delhi. Six months with-
out food ? sustained
only by devotion, medi-
tation, and divine disci-
pline ? make this feat a
milestone even by the
rigorous standards of
Jain asceticism.
This is not mere fast-
ing; it is a celebration of
the spirit. With over
5,500 days of cumulative
tapasya and 7,700 in-
stances of upvas, Achar-
ya Ji?s journey is a medi-
tation on the infinite po-
tential of human will. On
November 9, Delhi will
witness the parna ? the
breaking of the fast ? a
moment open to devotees
and media alike.
Born on April 15, 1966,
Acharya Hansrat Surish-
warji Maharaj received
diksha on July 13, under
the guidance of Acharya
Bhuvanbhansuriji Maha-
raj. Since then, his life has
been an unbroken con-
tinuum of austerity and
compassion.
What astonishes fol-
lowers most is not the
statistics but his vitality.
?His eyes hold the clarity
of a thousand sunrises,?
says a devotee from Jodh-
pur. Even after months
without food, Acharya Ji
radiates energy, deliver-
ing pravachans and guid-
ing satsangs with lumi-
nous calm. Fasting, from
the Vedas to Jain Agamas,
has been India?s timeless
path to purification and
awakening. Modern sci-
ence echoes its benefits.
Yet Acharya Ji?s serial
180-day fasts, unparal-
leled in Jain history, tran-
scend human endurance,
merging spiritual devo-
tion with seemingly di-
vine grace.
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DIVINE MARATHONWITNESS THE
UNBELIEVABLE
THE EIGHTH 180-DAY OD-
YSSEY: His ongoing 180-day
upvas, concluding November
9 in Delhi, is his eighth such
fast. Previous ones were
observed in Satna, Udaipur,
and other cities, totalling over
650 days of extended fasting.
MILESTONES THAT DEFY
BELIEF: In 2024, he
completed a 100-day fast
at Mumbai?s NSCI Dome,
followed by another 100-day
sadhana. Earlier, in 2003, he
led a 31-day collective fast in
Parel that drew thousands.
CUMULATIVE GLORY: Over
5,500+ days of fasting and
7,700+ upvas instances mark
his spiritual odyssey ? num-
bers that read like scripture.
Such events
don?t visit us
often ? perhaps
once in a lifetime, if
we?re fortunate. We
glimpse them in yel-
lowed pages: Gandhi?s
21-day fasts, or Tibetan
monks? unblinking
meditations. Yet here,
Delhi becomes the
epicentre on Novem-
ber 9, as Acharya Ji
concludes his 180-day
marathon. The event
LQYLWHVUHoHFWLRQ
and reverence ? a
reminder that strength
lies not in indulgence,
but in discipline of soul.
Rajnath Singh: Collective security
ensures Indo-Pacific sovereignty
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
India?s emphasis on rule
of law and freedom of
navigation in the Indo-
Pacific is not against any
country, but to safeguard
interests of all stakehold-
ers, Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh said on
Saturday amid mounting
global concerns over
China?s aggressive mili-
tary posturing in the re-
gion.
In an address at a con-
clave of defence minis-
ters of ASEAN member
states and the bloc?s dia-
logue partners in Kuala
Lumpur, Singh said India
believes that the Indo-
Pacific should remain
open, inclusive, and free
from any form of ?coer-
cion?.
He also pitched for an
approach of ?collective
security?. India?s empha-
sis on the rule of law, par-
ticularly the UN Conven-
tion on the Law of the
Sea (UNCLOS), and its
advocacy for freedom of
navigation and overflight
in the Indo-Pacific, are
not directed against any
country,? he said.
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Russian fuel pipeline
Agencies
.\LY
Ukrainian forces hit an
important fuel pipeline in
the Moscow region that
supplies the Russian
army, Ukraine?s military
intelligence said Satur-
day, a claim that came
amid a sustained Russian
campaign of massive
drone and missile attacks
on Ukraine?s energy in-
frastructure.
The operation was car-
ried out late Friday, ac-
cording to a statement on
the Telegram messaging
channel. The agency,
which is known by its ac-
ronym HUR, described it
as a ?serious blow? to
Russia?s military logis-
tics. HUR said its forces
struck the Koltsevoy
pipeline, which spans
400 kilometres (250
miles) and supplies the
Russian army with gaso-
line, diesel and jet fuel
from refineries in
Ryazan, Nizhny
Novgorod and Moscow.
The operation, target-
ed infrastructure near the
Ramensky district, de-
stroyed all 3 fuel lines.
The pipeline was capable
of transporting up to 3
mn tons of jet fuel, 2.8
mn tons of diesel, 1.6 mn
tons of gasoline annually.
Gaza hands
over bodies,
none are
hostages
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were not among hostages
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raeli media reported Sat-
urday. The Israeli gov-
ernment offered no im-
mediate comment. The
International Committee
of the Red Cross facili-
tated the transfer for
identification. Hamas
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tages? bodies remain in
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Agencies
&DLUR
Egypt is inaugurating on
Saturday the Grand Egyp-
tian Museum, two dec-
ades in the making, with
the aim of drawing more
visitors to revitalise the
country?s tourist industry.
Located just outside
Cairo on Giza Plateau
that includes the 3 pyra-
mids and Sphinx, the mu-
seum will be the world?s
largest dedicated to a sin-
gle civilisation. It will
display over 50,000 arte-
facts detailing life in an-
cient Egypt. World lead-
ers are set to attend the
grand opening ceremony.
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Washington seeks secure mineral supply chains with Pakistan
Agencies
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A US delegation held
talks with Pakistani of-
ficials to seek coopera-
tion in minerals and min-
ing as Washington races
to secure mineral supply
chains for American in-
dustry amid concerns
over China?s increasing
control on rare-earth re-
sources.The US delega-
tion, led by Critical Min-
erals Forum (CMF) chief
Robert Louis Strayer II,
along with US Charg?
d?Affaires Natalie Baker,
met Minister for Finance
& Revenue Muhammad
Aurangzeb and his team
on Friday.
According to an offi-
cial statement, the US
delegation discussed av-
enues of cooperation in
the minerals and mining
sector, strengthening
supply-chain security.
Migratory birds die
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Narpat Joya
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A fresh ecological crisis
has hit Asia?s largest sa-
line lake, Sambhar, near
Nawan in Didwana-Ku-
chaman district, where
several migratory birds
have been found dead,
reviving memories of the
2019 tragedy. Prelimi-
nary reports suggest avi-
an botulism, a neuro-
muscular disease, as the
cause. Over 17 birds
have died, prompting co-
ordinated rescue opera-
tions by Forest, Veteri-
nary, Municipal, and
SDRF teams. The injured
birds are being treated at
Nawan Veterinary Hos-
pital and Mithri centre.
Experts have blamed
toxins from the decom-
posing carcasses.
Brazil offers free cruise cabins as poorer nations vie for rooms at COP30 summit
Agencies
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Dozens of countries have
yet to secure accommo-
dation for their delega-
tions at the COP30 cli-
mate summit just a week
before it opens, with host
Brazil offering free cab-
ins on cruise ships to
poorer nations in a last-
minute bid to ensure they
can attend.
Around 50,000 dele-
gates are expected in the
rainforest city of Belem,
where nearly every gov-
ernment will convene
from November 10-21 to
negotiate climate goals.
But logistical concerns
have plagued prepara-
tions: Belem usually has
only 18,000 hotel beds,
sending nightly rates soar-
ing to several hundred dol-
lars. As of October 31, 149
countries had confirmed
lodging, while 37 were
still negotiating, the Bra-
zilian government said.
Brazil has vowed to
ensure the world?s poor-
est and most climate-
vulnerable nations have
their voices heard at the
U.N. summit. Soaring ac-
commodation costs had
already led the U.N. to
hold emergency meet-
ings in response to Afri-
can countries and small
island nations.
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as elite special force were
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sian advances around the
strategic town to the west
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tire Donbas region as part
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SPIRITUAL MILESTONE ON NOV 9
6 mths on 0 calories: Acharya Hansrat Surishwarji completes rare tapasya
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL
n a world ob-
sessed with
speed and in-
dulgence, Acharya Han-
srat Surishwarji Maharaj
stands apart ? a living
embodiment of restraint
and spiritual endurance.
The revered Jain Acharya
is nearing completion of
his eighth 180-day con-
tinuous fast, set to culmi-
nate on November 9 in
Delhi. Six months with-
out food ? sustained
only by devotion, medi-
tation, and divine disci-
pline ? make this feat a
milestone even by the
rigorous standards of
Jain asceticism.
This is not mere fast-
ing; it is a celebration of
the spirit. With over
5,500 days of cumulative
tapasya and 7,700 in-
stances of upvas, Achar-
ya Ji?s journey is a medi-
tation on the infinite po-
tential of human will. On
November 9, Delhi will
witness the parna ? the
breaking of the fast ? a
moment open to devotees
and media alike.
Born on April 15, 1966,
Acharya Hansrat Surish-
warji Maharaj received
diksha on July 13, under
the guidance of Acharya
Bhuvanbhansuriji Maha-
raj. Since then, his life has
been an unbroken con-
tinuum of austerity and
compassion.
What astonishes fol-
lowers most is not the
statistics but his vitality.
?His eyes hold the clarity
of a thousand sunrises,?
says a devotee from Jodh-
pur. Even after months
without food, Acharya Ji
radiates energy, deliver-
ing pravachans and guid-
ing satsangs with lumi-
nous calm. Fasting, from
the Vedas to Jain Agamas,
has been India?s timeless
path to purification and
awakening. Modern sci-
ence echoes its benefits.
Yet Acharya Ji?s serial
180-day fasts, unparal-
leled in Jain history, tran-
scend human endurance,
merging spiritual devo-
tion with seemingly di-
vine grace.
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DIVINE MARATHONWITNESS THE
UNBELIEVABLE
THE EIGHTH 180-DAY OD-
YSSEY: His ongoing 180-day
upvas, concluding November
9 in Delhi, is his eighth such
fast. Previous ones were
observed in Satna, Udaipur,
and other cities, totalling over
650 days of extended fasting.
MILESTONES THAT DEFY
BELIEF: In 2024, he
completed a 100-day fast
at Mumbai?s NSCI Dome,
followed by another 100-day
sadhana. Earlier, in 2003, he
led a 31-day collective fast in
Parel that drew thousands.
CUMULATIVE GLORY: Over
5,500+ days of fasting and
7,700+ upvas instances mark
his spiritual odyssey ? num-
bers that read like scripture.
Such events
don?t visit us
often ? perhaps
once in a lifetime, if
we?re fortunate. We
glimpse them in yel-
lowed pages: Gandhi?s
21-day fasts, or Tibetan
monks? unblinking
meditations. Yet here,
Delhi becomes the
epicentre on Novem-
ber 9, as Acharya Ji
concludes his 180-day
marathon. The event
LQYLWHVUHoHFWLRQ
and reverence ? a
reminder that strength
lies not in indulgence,
but in discipline of soul.
Rajnath Singh: Collective security
ensures Indo-Pacific sovereignty
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
India?s emphasis on rule
of law and freedom of
navigation in the Indo-
Pacific is not against any
country, but to safeguard
interests of all stakehold-
ers, Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh said on
Saturday amid mounting
global concerns over
China?s aggressive mili-
tary posturing in the re-
gion.
In an address at a con-
clave of defence minis-
ters of ASEAN member
states and the bloc?s dia-
logue partners in Kuala
Lumpur, Singh said India
believes that the Indo-
Pacific should remain
open, inclusive, and free
from any form of ?coer-
cion?.
He also pitched for an
approach of ?collective
security?. India?s empha-
sis on the rule of law, par-
ticularly the UN Conven-
tion on the Law of the
Sea (UNCLOS), and its
advocacy for freedom of
navigation and overflight
in the Indo-Pacific, are
not directed against any
country,? he said.
,QGLDEDFNVODZEDVHGFRHUFLRQIUHH,QGR3DFLILFUkraine targets key
Russian fuel pipeline
Agencies
.\LY
Ukrainian forces hit an
important fuel pipeline in
the Moscow region that
supplies the Russian
army, Ukraine?s military
intelligence said Satur-
day, a claim that came
amid a sustained Russian
campaign of massive
drone and missile attacks
on Ukraine?s energy in-
frastructure.
The operation was car-
ried out late Friday, ac-
cording to a statement on
the Telegram messaging
channel. The agency,
which is known by its ac-
ronym HUR, described it
as a ?serious blow? to
Russia?s military logis-
tics. HUR said its forces
struck the Koltsevoy
pipeline, which spans
400 kilometres (250
miles) and supplies the
Russian army with gaso-
line, diesel and jet fuel
from refineries in
Ryazan, Nizhny
Novgorod and Moscow.
The operation, target-
ed infrastructure near the
Ramensky district, de-
stroyed all 3 fuel lines.
The pipeline was capable
of transporting up to 3
mn tons of jet fuel, 2.8
mn tons of diesel, 1.6 mn
tons of gasoline annually.
Gaza hands
over bodies,
none are
hostages
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Partial remains of three
bodies handed over from
Gaza to Israel overnight
were not among hostages
held in the territory, Is-
raeli media reported Sat-
urday. The Israeli gov-
ernment offered no im-
mediate comment. The
International Committee
of the Red Cross facili-
tated the transfer for
identification. Hamas
did not announce the
handover. Eleven hos-
tages? bodies remain in
Gaza. Since ceasefire,
Hamas has released 20
living hostages.
Agencies
&DLUR
Egypt is inaugurating on
Saturday the Grand Egyp-
tian Museum, two dec-
ades in the making, with
the aim of drawing more
visitors to revitalise the
country?s tourist industry.
Located just outside
Cairo on Giza Plateau
that includes the 3 pyra-
mids and Sphinx, the mu-
seum will be the world?s
largest dedicated to a sin-
gle civilisation. It will
display over 50,000 arte-
facts detailing life in an-
cient Egypt. World lead-
ers are set to attend the
grand opening ceremony.
US, Pak discuss minerals cooperation
Washington seeks secure mineral supply chains with Pakistan
Agencies
:DVKLQJWRQ
A US delegation held
talks with Pakistani of-
ficials to seek coopera-
tion in minerals and min-
ing as Washington races
to secure mineral supply
chains for American in-
dustry amid concerns
over China?s increasing
control on rare-earth re-
sources.The US delega-
tion, led by Critical Min-
erals Forum (CMF) chief
Robert Louis Strayer II,
along with US Charg?
d?Affaires Natalie Baker,
met Minister for Finance
& Revenue Muhammad
Aurangzeb and his team
on Friday.
According to an offi-
cial statement, the US
delegation discussed av-
enues of cooperation in
the minerals and mining
sector, strengthening
supply-chain security.
Migratory birds die
EKEMREXc7EQFLEVPEOI
Narpat Joya
'LGZDQD
A fresh ecological crisis
has hit Asia?s largest sa-
line lake, Sambhar, near
Nawan in Didwana-Ku-
chaman district, where
several migratory birds
have been found dead,
reviving memories of the
2019 tragedy. Prelimi-
nary reports suggest avi-
an botulism, a neuro-
muscular disease, as the
cause. Over 17 birds
have died, prompting co-
ordinated rescue opera-
tions by Forest, Veteri-
nary, Municipal, and
SDRF teams. The injured
birds are being treated at
Nawan Veterinary Hos-
pital and Mithri centre.
Experts have blamed
toxins from the decom-
posing carcasses.
Brazil offers free cruise cabins as poorer nations vie for rooms at COP30 summit
Agencies
3UHWRULD
Dozens of countries have
yet to secure accommo-
dation for their delega-
tions at the COP30 cli-
mate summit just a week
before it opens, with host
Brazil offering free cab-
ins on cruise ships to
poorer nations in a last-
minute bid to ensure they
can attend.
Around 50,000 dele-
gates are expected in the
rainforest city of Belem,
where nearly every gov-
ernment will convene
from November 10-21 to
negotiate climate goals.
But logistical concerns
have plagued prepara-
tions: Belem usually has
only 18,000 hotel beds,
sending nightly rates soar-
ing to several hundred dol-
lars. As of October 31, 149
countries had confirmed
lodging, while 37 were
still negotiating, the Bra-
zilian government said.
Brazil has vowed to
ensure the world?s poor-
est and most climate-
vulnerable nations have
their voices heard at the
U.N. summit. Soaring ac-
commodation costs had
already led the U.N. to
hold emergency meet-
ings in response to Afri-
can countries and small
island nations.
Defence diplomacy
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LEE SEEKS XI?S HELP
WITH NORTH KOREA
Chinese President
Xi Jinping told South
Korean President
Lee Jae Myung on Satur-
day that he was ready to
deepen
coopera-
tion and
work
together to address shared
challenges, while Lee ap-
pealed for Beijing?s support
in efforts to revive dialogue
with the nuclear-armed
North Korea.
RUSSIA CLAIMS
DESTROYING
UKRAINIAN FORCES
MOSCOW:
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defeated a team
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forces from advancing
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about 5,000 square km
(1,930 square miles) in
western Donetsk.
ZELENSKY PRIORITISES
DONBAS DEFENCE,
DEPLOYS FORCES
Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
has said the defence
of Pokrovsk is a "priority",
as elite special force were
deployed to the embattled
town on the eastern front
line. Ukrainian army
sources told that special
forces from military intel-
ligence and assault groups
were being used as regular
infantry to protect supply
lines to troops holding the
town in the Donbas region.
7KHUHDUHUHSRUWVRI5XV-
sian advances around the
strategic town to the west
of Donetsk. Ukraine has
denied claims their forces
were surrounded. Moscow
wants Kyiv to cede the en-
tire Donbas region as part
of a peace deal.
US URGES ASEAN
TO COUNTER CHINA
ASSERTIVELY
Kuala Lumpur:
US Defence
Secretary Pete
Hegseth on Saturday
urged Southeast Asian
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and strengthen their
maritime forces to coun-
ter China?s increasingly
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his counterparts from
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months, citing incidents
such as the ramming
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Pakistan, were arrested
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police said that it arrested
18 terrorists of proscribed
organisations, most of them
belonging to the Tehreek-e-
Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Diwali Sneh Milan: Guv honours
institutions for best decoration
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Governor Haribhau
Bagade on Saturday fe-
licitated establishments
for the best Diwali deco-
rations during the Diwali
Sneh Milan function or-
ganised by the Interna-
tional Vaishya Federation.
Addressing the gather-
ing, Bagade said the
Vaishya community rep-
resents not just a social
group but a vibrant culture
that plays a crucial role in
strengthening the nation’s
economy. He lauded the
community’s contribution
to business and philan-
thropy, urging members to
continue supporting char-
itable initiatives and social
welfare activities.
The Governor also
stressed the importance
of promoting indigenous
products and realising
the vision of a self-reli-
ant India. He called upon
people to celebrate festi-
vals in a spirit of unity
and responsibility, bring-
ing joy and enthusiasm
to their homes, families,
and society.
Governor Haribhau Bagade addresses the Diwali Sneh Milan
programme organised by the International Vaishya Federation,
in Jaipur, on Saturday.
08
Small habits, when repeated, carve the
deepest canyons of change.
Dr
JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/006/2025-27Jaipur, Sunday | November 2, 2025 ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLD
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Under the leadership of
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma, Rajasthan
has emerged among the
leading states in realising
the vision of “Prosperity
through Cooperation.”
The state government has
been strengthening the
cooperative network at
the grassroots level to en-
sure wider public partici-
pation and benefit.
In this direction, the
Sahkar Sadasyata Abhi-
yan (Cooperative Mem-
bership Campaign) or-
ganised in October
proved to be a major step
towards revitalising the
cooperative movement.
Initially conducted from
October 2 to 15, the cam-
paign was extended to
October 22 following en-
couraging results.
Camps were organised
at around 8,500 Primary
Agricultural Credit Soci-
eties (PACS) across the
state, focusing on youth
and women’s participa-
tion. over 8.90 lakh new
members were enrolled
in cooperative societies,
surpassing the target of
7.34 lakh by about 21.25
per cent. Among divi-
sions, Jaipur led with
2.03 lakh new members,
followed by Udaipur
(1.30 lakh), Jodhpur
(1.53 lakh), Ajmer (1.22
lakh) and Bikaner (1.19
lakh). Surveys were com-
pleted in 1,706 gram pan-
chayats without PACS to
facilitate the formation of
new societies, while
1,275 proposals were
submitted for approval.
Raj cooperative membership
drive exceeds target by 21 pc
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with focus on youth and women participation
Sikkim Guv in city
Kamal Kant Vyas
Jaipur
In a significant develop-
ment in the ongoing sin-
gle-lease case, the Ra-
jasthan High Court has
permitted the ACB to
proceed with a prelimi-
nary investigation, lifting
the stay imposed earlier
on the ACB Court’s
pending proceedings.
A single bench headed
by Acting Chief Justice
Sanjeev Prakash Sharma
issued the order, directing
that the surveillance peti-
tion pending before the
ACB Court be decided in
accordance with the law.
Laxman Raghav
%LNDQHU
Union Law Minister
Arjun Ram Meghwal
chaired a divisional-level
meeting to review prepa-
rations for
the Good
Governance
Centenary
celebrations
marking 100
years of the Ganga Canal.
The events, to be held
from December 5, 2025,
to October 26, 2027, will
honour 100 contributors
to Bikaner’s progress and
focus on sustainable de-
velopment.
HC allows ACB to
resume probe in
single-lease caseMeghwal reviews
Ganga Canal
centenary preps
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Rajeev Gaur
Jodhpur
Union Minister for Cul-
ture Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat, during his
visit to Jodhpur, hailed
the recognition of Luc-
know as UNESCO’s
Creative City of Gas-
tronomy, saying the
global honour would
boost tourism and eco-
nomic growth in India.
Shekhawat congratu-
lated Uttar Pradesh Chief
Minister Yogi Adity-
anath for the achieve-
ment and said that under
the leadership of PM
Modi, India’s cultural
identity has gained glob-
al prominence. “The
Kashi Culture Pathway
has become internation-
ally popular, and at the
recent Durban confer-
ence, delegates from sev-
eral nations praised In-
dia’s cultural initiatives,”
he said.
He also pointed out that
UNESCO has included
Maharashtra’s Maratha
Military Landscape in its
Heritage list, while India
has submitted a proposal
to include Chhath Puja in
UNESCO’s list of Intan-
gible Cultural Heritage.
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for Lucknow’s culinary heritageGehlot urges govt not to
weaken Chiranjeevi Scheme
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couples during the mass wedding ceremony organised by Shri
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growing cultural
influence under PM
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First India Bureau
Jaipur
Former Chief Minister
Ashok Gehlot on Satur-
day urged the state gov-
ernment not to weaken
the Chiranjeevi Health
Insurance Scheme, call-
ing it a welfare initiative
for all residents irrespec-
tive of politics.
“Illness has no relation
to politics, and there
should be no politics over
such schemes,” he said.
Commenting on the
Bihar elections, Gehlot
claimed surveys show
Tejashwi Yadav leading
and criticised CM Nitish
for “walking out during
the manifesto release.”
He also expressed confi-
dence in Congress candi-
date Pramod Jain Bhaya’s
win in Anta, praising his
service to the poor.
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Vasudev Devnani and doctors at SMS Hospital, on Saturday,
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By Tridib Raman
The author is a journalist and political commentator
and views expressed are his personal
FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL
Mirch Masala
he Bharatiya
Janata Party ap-
pears to be con-
solidating its position as
the strongest political force
in Bihar, even as Chief
Minister Nitish Kumar con-
tinues to play a pivotal role
in the National Democratic
Alliance (NDA). Initially,
the BJP had considered
contesting the election
without projecting Nitish
Kumar as the NDA’s chief
ministerial face, particularly
given concerns about his
health. Strategically, the
party maintained that the
alliance’s newly elected
legislators would choose
their leader after the polls.
Political strategist Prashant
Kishor, who has often
been at odds with Nitish,
predicted that Kumar’s
party would be reduced
to fewer than 25 seats.
However, as the election
drew closer, Nitish reas-
serted his presence on the
political stage. He report-
edly sent a message to
Lok Janshakti Party leader
Chirag Paswan, indicating
political consequences if
hostilities continued. Soon
after, Chirag was seen
publicly touching Nitish’s
feet at a rally. In a recipro-
cal gesture, Nitish Kumar
visited Chirag Paswan’s
residence during the
Chhath Mahaparva cel-
ebrations to accept prasad,
signaling a reconciliation.
Observers believe this
outreach was aimed at
reassuring Paswan com-
munity voters that Nitish
harbored no resentment
toward Chirag. Meanwhile,
the transfer of Rs 10,000
each to the bank accounts
of 7.5 million women voters
in the state—an initiative
seen by the BJP as its
PRVWVLJQLnFDQWHOHFWRUDO
move—has unexpectedly
enhanced Nitish’s popular-
ity on the ground. Many
women across Bihar have
begun referring to him
affectionately as “Das Haz-
ariya Chacha” (the uncle
who gives ten thousand).
T
BJP AND NITISH
KUMAR STRENGTHEN
ALLIANCE IN BIHAR
he Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
has appointed Atul Limaye as the new
coordinator responsible for managing the
organisation’s coordination with the Bharatiya Ja-
nata Party (BJP). Limaye, who currently serves as
a Sahsarkaryavah (Joint General Secretary) in the
RSS, replaces Arun
Kumar in this key role.
Limaye now faces the
major task of maintain-
ing and strengthen-
ing the coordination
between the RSS and
the BJP, a responsibil-
ity that Arun Kumar
had been handling
until now. Widely
credited with contribut-
ing to the BJP’s electoral success in Maharashtra,
Limaye is known for his strategic approach and
ideology-driven leadership. His political acumen
and organisational skills were seen as instrumental
in securing a strong performance for the party in
the state. A resident of Nashik, Limaye has been
associated with the RSS for over three decades.
Before dedicating himself full-time to the organisa-
tion, he left his engineering position at a multina-
tional company to become a full-time pracharak
(campaigner) for the RSS.
olitical strategist Prashant Kishor, whether
or not he has directly undertaken new
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transformed the election management industry
through his strategic acumen and innovative
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to a surge in the demand and pricing of political
consulting services across the country. Election
management agencies, inspired by Kishor’s suc-
cess, are now seeking exceptionally high fees from
political parties for their services. In the context of
the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya
Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav’s advi-
sor, Sanjay Yadav, had reportedly approached
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several rounds of presentations, Tejashwi was
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approach to campaign planning and found its
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inclined to assign the RJD’s election management
work to the agency. However, upon learning the
proposed cost—reported to be around Rs 100
crore—Tejashwi was taken aback. He reportedly
told the agency representatives that his party could
not afford such a large sum. A similar situation was
said to have occurred with Samajwadi Party chief
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demanded nearly double the amount quoted in
Bihar, as the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
are scheduled for 2027. Akhilesh, too, declined
the proposal. In Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant
Mann also turned down costly pitches from agen-
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Arvind Kejriwal.
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Party’s organizational structure, with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
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sources, the leader could be appointed as either a BJP General Secretary or a
National Vice President. However, a section of the media has been speculating that
this leader is also being considered for the position of party president. Despite these
reports, political observers suggest that securing the top post at this stage may not
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in shaping key appointments within the BJP.
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ATUL LIMAYE TO OVERSEE RSS-BJP
COORDINATION, SUCCEEDING ARUN KUMAR
ELECTION AGENCIES QUOTE SKY-HIGH FEES;
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RSS PREFERENCE MAY INFLUENCE KEY BJP ORG APPOINTMENTS
minister from an NDA constituent party at the Centre recently met with the BJP
leadership and presented a “blueprint” containing detailed discussions about
what new initiatives the BJP could undertake to woo Jat voters in western Ut-
tar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The BJP, brushing aside the minister’s blueprint,
said in a somewhat harsh tone, “I wanted to know from you in what capacity your wife
visits the ministry? She sits there and holds meetings with businessmen, demands an-
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warning.” The minister left without saying anything, as if returning home like a fool.
ongress leader P Chidambaram’s recent attempts to strike a conciliatory tone
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what some describe as his “soft saffron shift,” the Enforcement Directorate’s
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tion of his assets under PMLA. The tribunal has now dismissed his appeal, dealing a
setback to his efforts to reclaim the attached properties. According to reliable sources,
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tempt to secure temporary relief, he reportedly made repeated calls to a powerful Union
minister in the government. However, sources claim that his calls went unanswered.
BJP REBUKES NDA MIN OVER WIFE’S INTERFERENCE IN MINISTRY AFFAIRS
WHY P CHIDAMBARAM FAILED TO GAIN SUPPORT FROM THE BJP
A
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Rajasthan has
emerged as
one of the top-
performing states under
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma, secur-
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national schemes during
2024–25 and top ranks
in several others. The
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tionwide in International
Yoga Day 2025 with
over 85 lakh participants
and received a national
award for promoting
organ donation. It led
schemes such as PM
Matru Vandana Yojana,
Poshan Pakhwada, and
PM Fasal Bima Yojana.
Rajasthan also topped
the Swachh Bharat Mis-
sion (Grameen), PM-KU-
SUM Component-A, and
Viksit Bharat Sankalp
Yatra, ranking second
in PM Vishwakarma
and third in Ayushman
Bharat. It was named
the “Best Performer
State” in logistics in the
LEADS Report 2024.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has rein-
forced his government’s zero-tolerance stance
on corruption by taking action in 13 cases
LQYROYLQJVWDWHVHUYLFHRInFHUV(LJKWFDVHVKDYHEHHQ
resolved, and approval under Section 17-A has been
granted for a probe into alleged tender irregularities
under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Sanction has been given
to prosecute three engineers, while penalties, including
withheld salary increments and pension stoppage,
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RAJ SHINES IN NAT’L RANKINGS, SECURES
TOP SPOT IN 11 CENTRAL SCHEMES
GOVT TAKES ACTION IN 13 GRAFT CASES
institutions for best decoration
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Governor Haribhau
Bagade on Saturday fe-
licitated establishments
for the best Diwali deco-
rations during the Diwali
Sneh Milan function or-
ganised by the Interna-
tional Vaishya Federation.
Addressing the gather-
ing, Bagade said the
Vaishya community rep-
resents not just a social
group but a vibrant culture
that plays a crucial role in
strengthening the nation’s
economy. He lauded the
community’s contribution
to business and philan-
thropy, urging members to
continue supporting char-
itable initiatives and social
welfare activities.
The Governor also
stressed the importance
of promoting indigenous
products and realising
the vision of a self-reli-
ant India. He called upon
people to celebrate festi-
vals in a spirit of unity
and responsibility, bring-
ing joy and enthusiasm
to their homes, families,
and society.
Governor Haribhau Bagade addresses the Diwali Sneh Milan
programme organised by the International Vaishya Federation,
in Jaipur, on Saturday.
08
Small habits, when repeated, carve the
deepest canyons of change.
Dr
JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/006/2025-27Jaipur, Sunday | November 2, 2025 ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLD
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Under the leadership of
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma, Rajasthan
has emerged among the
leading states in realising
the vision of “Prosperity
through Cooperation.”
The state government has
been strengthening the
cooperative network at
the grassroots level to en-
sure wider public partici-
pation and benefit.
In this direction, the
Sahkar Sadasyata Abhi-
yan (Cooperative Mem-
bership Campaign) or-
ganised in October
proved to be a major step
towards revitalising the
cooperative movement.
Initially conducted from
October 2 to 15, the cam-
paign was extended to
October 22 following en-
couraging results.
Camps were organised
at around 8,500 Primary
Agricultural Credit Soci-
eties (PACS) across the
state, focusing on youth
and women’s participa-
tion. over 8.90 lakh new
members were enrolled
in cooperative societies,
surpassing the target of
7.34 lakh by about 21.25
per cent. Among divi-
sions, Jaipur led with
2.03 lakh new members,
followed by Udaipur
(1.30 lakh), Jodhpur
(1.53 lakh), Ajmer (1.22
lakh) and Bikaner (1.19
lakh). Surveys were com-
pleted in 1,706 gram pan-
chayats without PACS to
facilitate the formation of
new societies, while
1,275 proposals were
submitted for approval.
Raj cooperative membership
drive exceeds target by 21 pc
&DPSDLJQVWUHQJWKHQV5DMDVWKDQnVFRRSHUDWLYHQHWZRUN
with focus on youth and women participation
Sikkim Guv in city
Kamal Kant Vyas
Jaipur
In a significant develop-
ment in the ongoing sin-
gle-lease case, the Ra-
jasthan High Court has
permitted the ACB to
proceed with a prelimi-
nary investigation, lifting
the stay imposed earlier
on the ACB Court’s
pending proceedings.
A single bench headed
by Acting Chief Justice
Sanjeev Prakash Sharma
issued the order, directing
that the surveillance peti-
tion pending before the
ACB Court be decided in
accordance with the law.
Laxman Raghav
%LNDQHU
Union Law Minister
Arjun Ram Meghwal
chaired a divisional-level
meeting to review prepa-
rations for
the Good
Governance
Centenary
celebrations
marking 100
years of the Ganga Canal.
The events, to be held
from December 5, 2025,
to October 26, 2027, will
honour 100 contributors
to Bikaner’s progress and
focus on sustainable de-
velopment.
HC allows ACB to
resume probe in
single-lease caseMeghwal reviews
Ganga Canal
centenary preps
&KLHI0LQLVWHU%KDMDQ/DO6KDUPDJUHHWV6LNNLP*RYHUQRU
2P3UDNDVK0DWKXUGXULQJDFRXUWHV\PHHWLQJDWWKH&0nV
residence, in Jaipur, on Saturday.
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6SHDNHU9DVXGHY'HYQDQLDW606+RVSLWDODQGLQTXLUHV
DERXWODWWHUnVZLIH,QGLUDnVKHDOWKRQ6DWXUGD\
Rajeev Gaur
Jodhpur
Union Minister for Cul-
ture Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat, during his
visit to Jodhpur, hailed
the recognition of Luc-
know as UNESCO’s
Creative City of Gas-
tronomy, saying the
global honour would
boost tourism and eco-
nomic growth in India.
Shekhawat congratu-
lated Uttar Pradesh Chief
Minister Yogi Adity-
anath for the achieve-
ment and said that under
the leadership of PM
Modi, India’s cultural
identity has gained glob-
al prominence. “The
Kashi Culture Pathway
has become internation-
ally popular, and at the
recent Durban confer-
ence, delegates from sev-
eral nations praised In-
dia’s cultural initiatives,”
he said.
He also pointed out that
UNESCO has included
Maharashtra’s Maratha
Military Landscape in its
Heritage list, while India
has submitted a proposal
to include Chhath Puja in
UNESCO’s list of Intan-
gible Cultural Heritage.
Shekhawat lauds UNESCO tag
for Lucknow’s culinary heritageGehlot urges govt not to
weaken Chiranjeevi Scheme
8QLRQ0LQLVWHU*DMHQGUD6LQJK6KHNKDZDWEOHVVHVQHZO\ZHG
couples during the mass wedding ceremony organised by Shri
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Says global honour
UHIOHFWV,QGLDnV
growing cultural
influence under PM
0RGLnVOHDGHUVKLS
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Former Chief Minister
Ashok Gehlot on Satur-
day urged the state gov-
ernment not to weaken
the Chiranjeevi Health
Insurance Scheme, call-
ing it a welfare initiative
for all residents irrespec-
tive of politics.
“Illness has no relation
to politics, and there
should be no politics over
such schemes,” he said.
Commenting on the
Bihar elections, Gehlot
claimed surveys show
Tejashwi Yadav leading
and criticised CM Nitish
for “walking out during
the manifesto release.”
He also expressed confi-
dence in Congress candi-
date Pramod Jain Bhaya’s
win in Anta, praising his
service to the poor.
)RUPHU&0$VKRN*HKORWLQWHUDFWVZLWK$VVHPEO\6SHDNHU
Vasudev Devnani and doctors at SMS Hospital, on Saturday,
HQTXLULQJDERXWKHDOWKRI'HYQDQLnVZLIH,QGLUD'HYQDQL
By Tridib Raman
The author is a journalist and political commentator
and views expressed are his personal
FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL
Mirch Masala
he Bharatiya
Janata Party ap-
pears to be con-
solidating its position as
the strongest political force
in Bihar, even as Chief
Minister Nitish Kumar con-
tinues to play a pivotal role
in the National Democratic
Alliance (NDA). Initially,
the BJP had considered
contesting the election
without projecting Nitish
Kumar as the NDA’s chief
ministerial face, particularly
given concerns about his
health. Strategically, the
party maintained that the
alliance’s newly elected
legislators would choose
their leader after the polls.
Political strategist Prashant
Kishor, who has often
been at odds with Nitish,
predicted that Kumar’s
party would be reduced
to fewer than 25 seats.
However, as the election
drew closer, Nitish reas-
serted his presence on the
political stage. He report-
edly sent a message to
Lok Janshakti Party leader
Chirag Paswan, indicating
political consequences if
hostilities continued. Soon
after, Chirag was seen
publicly touching Nitish’s
feet at a rally. In a recipro-
cal gesture, Nitish Kumar
visited Chirag Paswan’s
residence during the
Chhath Mahaparva cel-
ebrations to accept prasad,
signaling a reconciliation.
Observers believe this
outreach was aimed at
reassuring Paswan com-
munity voters that Nitish
harbored no resentment
toward Chirag. Meanwhile,
the transfer of Rs 10,000
each to the bank accounts
of 7.5 million women voters
in the state—an initiative
seen by the BJP as its
PRVWVLJQLnFDQWHOHFWRUDO
move—has unexpectedly
enhanced Nitish’s popular-
ity on the ground. Many
women across Bihar have
begun referring to him
affectionately as “Das Haz-
ariya Chacha” (the uncle
who gives ten thousand).
T
BJP AND NITISH
KUMAR STRENGTHEN
ALLIANCE IN BIHAR
he Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
has appointed Atul Limaye as the new
coordinator responsible for managing the
organisation’s coordination with the Bharatiya Ja-
nata Party (BJP). Limaye, who currently serves as
a Sahsarkaryavah (Joint General Secretary) in the
RSS, replaces Arun
Kumar in this key role.
Limaye now faces the
major task of maintain-
ing and strengthen-
ing the coordination
between the RSS and
the BJP, a responsibil-
ity that Arun Kumar
had been handling
until now. Widely
credited with contribut-
ing to the BJP’s electoral success in Maharashtra,
Limaye is known for his strategic approach and
ideology-driven leadership. His political acumen
and organisational skills were seen as instrumental
in securing a strong performance for the party in
the state. A resident of Nashik, Limaye has been
associated with the RSS for over three decades.
Before dedicating himself full-time to the organisa-
tion, he left his engineering position at a multina-
tional company to become a full-time pracharak
(campaigner) for the RSS.
olitical strategist Prashant Kishor, whether
or not he has directly undertaken new
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to a surge in the demand and pricing of political
consulting services across the country. Election
management agencies, inspired by Kishor’s suc-
cess, are now seeking exceptionally high fees from
political parties for their services. In the context of
the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya
Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav’s advi-
sor, Sanjay Yadav, had reportedly approached
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inclined to assign the RJD’s election management
work to the agency. However, upon learning the
proposed cost—reported to be around Rs 100
crore—Tejashwi was taken aback. He reportedly
told the agency representatives that his party could
not afford such a large sum. A similar situation was
said to have occurred with Samajwadi Party chief
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demanded nearly double the amount quoted in
Bihar, as the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
are scheduled for 2027. Akhilesh, too, declined
the proposal. In Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant
Mann also turned down costly pitches from agen-
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Arvind Kejriwal.
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sources, the leader could be appointed as either a BJP General Secretary or a
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this leader is also being considered for the position of party president. Despite these
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minister from an NDA constituent party at the Centre recently met with the BJP
leadership and presented a “blueprint” containing detailed discussions about
what new initiatives the BJP could undertake to woo Jat voters in western Ut-
tar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The BJP, brushing aside the minister’s blueprint,
said in a somewhat harsh tone, “I wanted to know from you in what capacity your wife
visits the ministry? She sits there and holds meetings with businessmen, demands an-
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warning.” The minister left without saying anything, as if returning home like a fool.
ongress leader P Chidambaram’s recent attempts to strike a conciliatory tone
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tion of his assets under PMLA. The tribunal has now dismissed his appeal, dealing a
setback to his efforts to reclaim the attached properties. According to reliable sources,
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tempt to secure temporary relief, he reportedly made repeated calls to a powerful Union
minister in the government. However, sources claim that his calls went unanswered.
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Rajasthan has
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one of the top-
performing states under
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma, secur-
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national schemes during
2024–25 and top ranks
in several others. The
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tionwide in International
Yoga Day 2025 with
over 85 lakh participants
and received a national
award for promoting
organ donation. It led
schemes such as PM
Matru Vandana Yojana,
Poshan Pakhwada, and
PM Fasal Bima Yojana.
Rajasthan also topped
the Swachh Bharat Mis-
sion (Grameen), PM-KU-
SUM Component-A, and
Viksit Bharat Sankalp
Yatra, ranking second
in PM Vishwakarma
and third in Ayushman
Bharat. It was named
the “Best Performer
State” in logistics in the
LEADS Report 2024.
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forced his government’s zero-tolerance stance
on corruption by taking action in 13 cases
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resolved, and approval under Section 17-A has been
granted for a probe into alleged tender irregularities
under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Sanction has been given
to prosecute three engineers, while penalties, including
withheld salary increments and pension stoppage,
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RAJ SHINES IN NAT’L RANKINGS, SECURES
TOP SPOT IN 11 CENTRAL SCHEMES
GOVT TAKES ACTION IN 13 GRAFT CASES
ollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan has officially
begun filming his much-anticipated fantasy com-
edy Naagzilla, making the occasion extra special as
it coincided with the first anniversary of Bhool Bhu-
laiyaa 3’s release. Taking to Instagram, Kartik shared a
photo from the film’s muhurat ceremony, where he’s seen
holding the clapboard in a crisp white shirt, marking the
beginning of another exciting journey.
Expressing his joy, the actor captioned the post, “1
Year of #BhoolBhulaiyaa3. Day 1 of #Naagzilla. Har
Har Mahadev. 14th August 2026.” Directed by
Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by Dharma
Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain
Films, Naagzilla is slated for release on August 14,
2026, just a day before Independence Day.
Earlier, the makers had unveiled a striking
poster featuring Kartik standing in a vast snake
pit, hinting at a thrilling blend of fantasy, humor,
and adventure that promises to redefine Kar-
tik’s on-screen persona once again.
eepika Padukone, known for her
own openness about mental
health, lauded Indian crick-
eter Jemimah Rodrigues
for bravely sharing her struggle with
anxiety during the Women’s World
Cup 2025. After Jemimah’s spec-
tacular, unbeaten 127 off 134 balls
led India to victory against Aus-
tralia, her heartfelt revelation
about battling anxiety touched
millions including Deepika, who
took to social media to thank her
for “sharing her story” and in-
spiring others.
Deepika, who has long
championed mental health
awareness through her founda-
tion, resonated deeply with
Jemimah’s honesty, calling it
an act of strength and hope.
Jemimah, in her emotional
post-match statement, revealed
how she often called her moth-
er in tears before matches and
credited her parents and team-
mates — including Smriti Man-
dhana and Arundhati Reddy — for
their unwavering support.
The touching exchange between
Deepika and Jemimah beautifully
bridged Bollywood and sports,
spotlighting the importance of open
conversations about mental health.
ollywood’s young
style icon Ananya
Panday exuded
royal elegance in
her latest look — a breath-
taking lace saree by Manish
Malhotra, inspired by the
timeless grace of Maharani
Gayatri Devi. Known for
her playful Gen Z fashion
choices, Ananya embraced a
vintage aesthetic this time,
creating a moment that felt
straight out of a royal por-
trait.
The actor paired the
intricately embroidered
lace saree with a
Jacques Fath haute
couture corset from
1948, blending her-
itage with modern
glamour. The sa-
ree’s delicate flo-
ral motifs, scal-
loped edges, and sheer texture
lent it an ethereal charm, while
the corset added a striking con-
trast and structure.
Ananya’s look beautifully re-
imagined the poise and sophisti-
cation of classic Indian royalty
through a contemporary lens.
With minimal accessories and soft
glam, she embodied effortless
grace — proving once again
that traditional silhouettes,
when styled thought-
fully, can feel re-
freshingly youth-
ful and relevant
in today’s fashion
landscape.
JAIPUR, SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
EMPOWERING WOMEN!
ormer Union Minister Smriti Irani
represented India at the prestigious
TIME100 event in New York, earning global
acclaim for her women empowerment
initiative, SPARK: The 100K Collective. P12
09
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F
ollywood star Kiara Advani is
all set to portray the legendary
Meena Kumari in Siddharth P
Malhotra’s upcoming directo-
rial, Kamal Aur Meena, a film that ex-
plores the complex and poignant relation-
ship between Meena Kumari and film-
maker Kamal Amrohi. After months of
speculation and negotiations, Kiara has
officially been chosen for the coveted
role, beating out several contenders.
A source close to the project revealed,
“Siddharth felt Kiara possessed
the vintage charm and emo-
tional depth required to
bring Meena Kumari to
life. She has a timeless
grace that aligns per-
fectly with the film’s
period setting.”
This project marks
several milestones for
Kiara — her first bio-
graphical role and
first film post-moth-
erhood, following
the birth of her
child in July.
GRACEFUL
SCREEN
REVIVAL
B
riyanka
Chopra and
Nick Jonas
embraced
the Hallow-
een spirit
with their daughter, Malti Ma-
rie, who stole hearts dressed as
a “ghost princess.” The global
power couple kept their look
casual in jeans and jackets,
letting their little one take
center stage. Priyanka added a
sentimental touch with a spider-
shaped ring engraved with
Malti’s name. Sharing glimpses
of their celebration on social
media on Saturday, Priyanka
captioned her post, “We made
it home just in time for trick or
treating. Happy Halloween
from the ghost princess.”
The heartwarming photos
quickly went viral, melting fans’
hearts across the globe. Admir-
ers flooded the comment section
with love and admiration, call-
ing Malti “the cutest Hallow-
een” and praising the couple for
balancing stardom with parent-
hood. Many lauded Priyanka
and Nick for giving their daugh-
ter a wholesome, grounded up-
bringing despite their busy
schedules. The adorable family
moment captured the perfect
blend of celebrity charm and
heartfelt simplicity, making
their Halloween celebration a
fan favorite online.
riyanka balancing stardom with parent-
P
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ANANYA ROYAL CHARM
HEARTFELT
APPLAUSE
D
New Era Begins
B
Kiara Advani
Ananya Panday stunned in a
breathtaking lace saree, inspired by the
timeless grace of Maharani Gayatri Devi
Deepika Padukone
Kartik Aaryan’s Post
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
embraced the Halloween spirit
with their daughter
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Priyanka’s Post
Ananya’s Post
begun filming his much-anticipated fantasy com-
edy Naagzilla, making the occasion extra special as
it coincided with the first anniversary of Bhool Bhu-
laiyaa 3’s release. Taking to Instagram, Kartik shared a
photo from the film’s muhurat ceremony, where he’s seen
holding the clapboard in a crisp white shirt, marking the
beginning of another exciting journey.
Expressing his joy, the actor captioned the post, “1
Year of #BhoolBhulaiyaa3. Day 1 of #Naagzilla. Har
Har Mahadev. 14th August 2026.” Directed by
Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by Dharma
Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain
Films, Naagzilla is slated for release on August 14,
2026, just a day before Independence Day.
Earlier, the makers had unveiled a striking
poster featuring Kartik standing in a vast snake
pit, hinting at a thrilling blend of fantasy, humor,
and adventure that promises to redefine Kar-
tik’s on-screen persona once again.
eepika Padukone, known for her
own openness about mental
health, lauded Indian crick-
eter Jemimah Rodrigues
for bravely sharing her struggle with
anxiety during the Women’s World
Cup 2025. After Jemimah’s spec-
tacular, unbeaten 127 off 134 balls
led India to victory against Aus-
tralia, her heartfelt revelation
about battling anxiety touched
millions including Deepika, who
took to social media to thank her
for “sharing her story” and in-
spiring others.
Deepika, who has long
championed mental health
awareness through her founda-
tion, resonated deeply with
Jemimah’s honesty, calling it
an act of strength and hope.
Jemimah, in her emotional
post-match statement, revealed
how she often called her moth-
er in tears before matches and
credited her parents and team-
mates — including Smriti Man-
dhana and Arundhati Reddy — for
their unwavering support.
The touching exchange between
Deepika and Jemimah beautifully
bridged Bollywood and sports,
spotlighting the importance of open
conversations about mental health.
ollywood’s young
style icon Ananya
Panday exuded
royal elegance in
her latest look — a breath-
taking lace saree by Manish
Malhotra, inspired by the
timeless grace of Maharani
Gayatri Devi. Known for
her playful Gen Z fashion
choices, Ananya embraced a
vintage aesthetic this time,
creating a moment that felt
straight out of a royal por-
trait.
The actor paired the
intricately embroidered
lace saree with a
Jacques Fath haute
couture corset from
1948, blending her-
itage with modern
glamour. The sa-
ree’s delicate flo-
ral motifs, scal-
loped edges, and sheer texture
lent it an ethereal charm, while
the corset added a striking con-
trast and structure.
Ananya’s look beautifully re-
imagined the poise and sophisti-
cation of classic Indian royalty
through a contemporary lens.
With minimal accessories and soft
glam, she embodied effortless
grace — proving once again
that traditional silhouettes,
when styled thought-
fully, can feel re-
freshingly youth-
ful and relevant
in today’s fashion
landscape.
JAIPUR, SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
EMPOWERING WOMEN!
ormer Union Minister Smriti Irani
represented India at the prestigious
TIME100 event in New York, earning global
acclaim for her women empowerment
initiative, SPARK: The 100K Collective. P12
09
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ÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLD
F
ollywood star Kiara Advani is
all set to portray the legendary
Meena Kumari in Siddharth P
Malhotra’s upcoming directo-
rial, Kamal Aur Meena, a film that ex-
plores the complex and poignant relation-
ship between Meena Kumari and film-
maker Kamal Amrohi. After months of
speculation and negotiations, Kiara has
officially been chosen for the coveted
role, beating out several contenders.
A source close to the project revealed,
“Siddharth felt Kiara possessed
the vintage charm and emo-
tional depth required to
bring Meena Kumari to
life. She has a timeless
grace that aligns per-
fectly with the film’s
period setting.”
This project marks
several milestones for
Kiara — her first bio-
graphical role and
first film post-moth-
erhood, following
the birth of her
child in July.
GRACEFUL
SCREEN
REVIVAL
B
riyanka
Chopra and
Nick Jonas
embraced
the Hallow-
een spirit
with their daughter, Malti Ma-
rie, who stole hearts dressed as
a “ghost princess.” The global
power couple kept their look
casual in jeans and jackets,
letting their little one take
center stage. Priyanka added a
sentimental touch with a spider-
shaped ring engraved with
Malti’s name. Sharing glimpses
of their celebration on social
media on Saturday, Priyanka
captioned her post, “We made
it home just in time for trick or
treating. Happy Halloween
from the ghost princess.”
The heartwarming photos
quickly went viral, melting fans’
hearts across the globe. Admir-
ers flooded the comment section
with love and admiration, call-
ing Malti “the cutest Hallow-
een” and praising the couple for
balancing stardom with parent-
hood. Many lauded Priyanka
and Nick for giving their daugh-
ter a wholesome, grounded up-
bringing despite their busy
schedules. The adorable family
moment captured the perfect
blend of celebrity charm and
heartfelt simplicity, making
their Halloween celebration a
fan favorite online.
riyanka balancing stardom with parent-
P
B
ANANYA ROYAL CHARM
HEARTFELT
APPLAUSE
D
New Era Begins
B
Kiara Advani
Ananya Panday stunned in a
breathtaking lace saree, inspired by the
timeless grace of Maharani Gayatri Devi
Deepika Padukone
Kartik Aaryan’s Post
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
embraced the Halloween spirit
with their daughter
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Priyanka’s Post
Ananya’s Post
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Hotel Clarks Amer,
turned into a grand trib-
ute to excellence as 27
distinguished personalities were felici-
tated for their remarkable contributions
across diverse fields.
The evening witnessed an impressive
gathering of leaders, including BJP State
President Madan Rathore, Cabinet Min-
isters Dr Kirodi Lal Meena, Sumit
Godara, Heeralal Nagar, Gautam Kumar
Dak, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra,
and Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully,
along with several MLAs and Mayors.
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ra, CEO and Managing Editor of First
India News, described it as a proud mo-
ment for the First India family, celebrat-
ing unity and excellence beyond politics.
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Shilpgram at
Jawahar Kala
Kendra came
alive with col-
ours, creativity, and culture as
the 8th Jaipur Art Festival 2025
unfolded in all its grandeur on
Saturday. Organised jointly by
First India News, University of
Rajasthan, and Pratibha Educa-
tional Development Research
Society, the festival marks a
celebration of art in its most
inspiring form.
The event commenced with
a traditional lamp-lighting cer-
emony, graced by UDH Minis-
ter Jhabar Singh Kharra as the
Chief Guest, alongside Pawan
Arora, CEO & Managing Edi-
tor of First India News, and
Prof Dr Alpana Kateja,
Vice-Chancellor of the Univer-
sity of Rajasthan, as Guests of
Honour. Minister Kharra high-
lighted the power of art in in-
fusing positivity into human
life, saying, ?Every artwork is
a true expression of the artist?s
inner self.?
Pawan Arora appreciated the
organisers and the Visual Arts
Department, calling them
?Neev ke patthar? (foundation
stone) who quietly work behind
the scenes.? He noted that over
250 artists from across the
country, including 60% wom-
en, are participating this year
? a testament to the festival?s
growing inclusivity.
Arora proposed organising
art auctions to empower art-
ists financially and empha-
sised that in today?s stressful
world, art offers peace and a
new perspective on life.
Prof Dr Alpana Kateja said
?Today, mental health issues
are increasingly visible among
students. If we connect children
with art from an early age, such
challenges can be prevented.
Art not only enhances learning
but also nurtures holistic
growth ? improving not just
their profession, but every di-
mension of life.?
The five-day festival fea-
tures over 110 stalls showcas-
ing paintings, sculptures, and
handicrafts. Artists from Dar-
jeeling and Himachal Pradesh
have also joined the creative
display. Artist Rasbehari
Saha presented portraits to
the guests. Rajat Pandel and
BK Dutta were also present.
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ganised to honour Mahesh
Kumar Dusad, Assistant
Manager, National Insur-
ance Company Ltd.
(NICL), on the occasion of
his superannuation after
38 years of distinguished
service, at the Jaipur Re-
gional Office, NBCC Cen-
tre, Sahakar Marg, on Fri-
day. The event was gra-
ciously hosted by Lovey
Sogani and Anuradha
Sharma.
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nessed the presence of
senior officials including
Amrit Lal Meena, Chief
Regional Manager and JK
Gurbani, Regional Man-
ager, who congratulated
Mr Dusad for his decades
of integrity and devotion.
Speaking on the occasion,
Amrit Lal Meena said,
?Mr Dusad?s professional
journey is an inspiration.
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ship and dedication have
set an example for all of
us.?
Representatives from
the National Insurance
Company Officers? Asso-
ciation (NICOA) also
joined the celebration.
Mahesh Dusad, serving as
the President of the Asso-
ciation, was felicitated
along with Yagvalakya
Sharma (Secretary), Ma-
hesh Saini (Treasurer), and
Kulwant Saini (Working
President), who expressed
heartfelt appreciation for
his guidance and service.
Staff members addressed
the gathering, extending
their warm wishes for his
bright and healthy future.
Family members includ-
ing Suneeta Dusad, his
homemaker wife; Mitali
Dusad of the First India
family; Shefali Dusad &
Dhruva Bali, Anubhav
Dusad, Ram Kishore &
Sunita Dusad, Sushila &
Rajkumar Jhalani and An-
kita & Amit Dusad graced
the event, making it even
more memorable.
The evening concluded
with a heartfelt address by
Mahesh Dusad, express-
ing deep gratitude towards
his colleagues, seniors,
and family for their con-
stant support throughout
his illustrious career. The
event celebrated not just a
retirement, but the remark-
able legacy of a man who
served with sincerity, hu-
mility and dedication.
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he vibrant
Shilpgram at
Jawahar Kala
Kendra came
alive with col-
ours, creativity, and culture as
the 8th Jaipur Art Festival 2025
unfolded in all its grandeur on
Saturday. Organised jointly by
First India News, University of
Rajasthan, and Pratibha Educa-
tional Development Research
Society, the festival marks a
celebration of art in its most
inspiring form.
The event commenced with
a traditional lamp-lighting cer-
emony, graced by UDH Minis-
ter Jhabar Singh Kharra as the
Chief Guest, alongside Pawan
Arora, CEO & Managing Edi-
tor of First India News, and
Prof Dr Alpana Kateja,
Vice-Chancellor of the Univer-
sity of Rajasthan, as Guests of
Honour. Minister Kharra high-
lighted the power of art in in-
fusing positivity into human
life, saying, ?Every artwork is
a true expression of the artist?s
inner self.?
Pawan Arora appreciated the
organisers and the Visual Arts
Department, calling them
?Neev ke patthar? (foundation
stone) who quietly work behind
the scenes.? He noted that over
250 artists from across the
country, including 60% wom-
en, are participating this year
? a testament to the festival?s
growing inclusivity.
Arora proposed organising
art auctions to empower art-
ists financially and empha-
sised that in today?s stressful
world, art offers peace and a
new perspective on life.
Prof Dr Alpana Kateja said
?Today, mental health issues
are increasingly visible among
students. If we connect children
with art from an early age, such
challenges can be prevented.
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growth ? improving not just
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mension of life.?
The five-day festival fea-
tures over 110 stalls showcas-
ing paintings, sculptures, and
handicrafts. Artists from Dar-
jeeling and Himachal Pradesh
have also joined the creative
display. Artist Rasbehari
Saha presented portraits to
the guests. Rajat Pandel and
BK Dutta were also present.
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warm and
emotional
farewell cere-
mony was or-
ganised to honour Mahesh
Kumar Dusad, Assistant
Manager, National Insur-
ance Company Ltd.
(NICL), on the occasion of
his superannuation after
38 years of distinguished
service, at the Jaipur Re-
gional Office, NBCC Cen-
tre, Sahakar Marg, on Fri-
day. The event was gra-
ciously hosted by Lovey
Sogani and Anuradha
Sharma.
The ceremony wit-
nessed the presence of
senior officials including
Amrit Lal Meena, Chief
Regional Manager and JK
Gurbani, Regional Man-
ager, who congratulated
Mr Dusad for his decades
of integrity and devotion.
Speaking on the occasion,
Amrit Lal Meena said,
?Mr Dusad?s professional
journey is an inspiration.
His honesty, calm leader-
ship and dedication have
set an example for all of
us.?
Representatives from
the National Insurance
Company Officers? Asso-
ciation (NICOA) also
joined the celebration.
Mahesh Dusad, serving as
the President of the Asso-
ciation, was felicitated
along with Yagvalakya
Sharma (Secretary), Ma-
hesh Saini (Treasurer), and
Kulwant Saini (Working
President), who expressed
heartfelt appreciation for
his guidance and service.
Staff members addressed
the gathering, extending
their warm wishes for his
bright and healthy future.
Family members includ-
ing Suneeta Dusad, his
homemaker wife; Mitali
Dusad of the First India
family; Shefali Dusad &
Dhruva Bali, Anubhav
Dusad, Ram Kishore &
Sunita Dusad, Sushila &
Rajkumar Jhalani and An-
kita & Amit Dusad graced
the event, making it even
more memorable.
The evening concluded
with a heartfelt address by
Mahesh Dusad, express-
ing deep gratitude towards
his colleagues, seniors,
and family for their con-
stant support throughout
his illustrious career. The
event celebrated not just a
retirement, but the remark-
able legacy of a man who
served with sincerity, hu-
mility and dedication.
A Heartfelt Farewell Marks the Retirement of Mahesh Kumar Dusad from National Insurance Company Ltd
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