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CM BHAJAN LAL SHARMA SPEAKS...
?Promote use of advanced technologies in agriculture?
A man struggles to pull his scooter from a waterlogged road amid heavy rains in Jaipur?s
Walled City on Wednesday.
First India Lensman Naim Khan captured the intense rainfall
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forecast increased rainfall in Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions between September 5 & 7.
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Assembly passes crucial Coaching
Centre & RUHS Amendment BillsPresidential Reference
hearing: ?Guvs have no
role in the lawmaking?
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
M Bhajan Lal
Sharma reaf-
firmed the state
government?s commit-
ment to the economic
empowerment of farm-
ers, stating that all gov-
ernment schemes and
policies are being de-
signed not only for the
holistic development of
farmers but also to ensure
their active participation
in the state?s journey to-
ward ?Viksit Rajasthan -
2047.? He instructed of-
ficials to implement all
budgetary announce-
ments in a time-bound
manner so that the bene-
fits of these schemes ef-
fectively reach farmers
and livestock rearers at
the grassroots level.
The CM was address-
ing meeting on Wednes-
day at CMO regarding
implementation of budg-
et announcements made
for depts of Agriculture,
Agricultural Marketing,
Horticulture, Animal
Husbandry and Dairy,
and Cow Rearing. Dur-
ing the meeting, Sharma
emphasised that govt is
taking long-term deci-
sions to make agriculture
a more employment-ori-
ented sector. He issued
instructions to promote
the use of advanced tech-
nologies in agriculture
and to ensure rapid ex-
pansion of services and
facilities for farmers. He
also released the Interim
Report of the Rajasthan
Kisan Commission for
the year 2025, marking
another step to uplift the
farming community.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma with Ministers Joraram Kumawat & Dr Kirodi Lal Meena, CS Sudhansh Pant,
ACS Shikhar Agrawal, Principal Secretary Finance Vaibhav Galriya and Kisan Ayoga President CR
Chaudhary, releases Interim Report of Rajasthan Kisan Commission for 2025, CMO, on Wednesday.
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Jaipur, Thursday | September 4, 2025
Rajasthan?s Own English Newspaper
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Jaipur
Rajasthan Assembly on
Wednesday passed the
Coaching Centre Regula-
tion and Control Bill,
2025 and the Rajasthan
University of Health Sci-
ences (Amendment) Bill,
2025 by voice vote dur-
ing the Monsoon Session
triggering an intense and
emotional debate among
legislators.
Coaching Bill seeks to
bring coaching institu-
tions under a formal regu-
latory framework amid
rising concerns over stu-
dent suicides, particularly
in Kota. The legislation
mandates that no coaching
centre can operate without
official registration. It pro-
poses the establishment of
a dedicated regulatory au-
thority that will oversee
functioning of these insti-
tutions, enforce standards,
and ensure greater ac-
countability. The RUHS
Bill lays the groundwork
for establishment of Ra-
jasthan Institute of Medi-
cal Sciences (RIMS), a
proposed world-class
medical facility aimed at
enhancing advanced
healthcare services and
promoting medical tour-
ism in the state. Minister
for Medical and Health
Services Gajendra Singh
Khimsar said that the pro-
posed RIMS would be
developed by upgrading
the RUHS and established
over 40 acres of land.
P3
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Three Opposition-ruled
States argued against dis-
cretionary powers of
Governors in withhold-
ing bills and said it is the
role of legislature to
make laws and Gover-
nors have no rule in it.
A five-judge bench of
CJIBR Gavai Wednes-
day continued its hearing
on the Presidential Refer-
ence which asked wheth-
er courts could impose
timelines for Governors
and the President to deal
with bills passed by State
assemblies. Kapil Sibal,
for WB argued that a Bill
sent to the Governor has
to be assented, and the
Centre has power to nul-
lify a State law or it may
be challeged in courts.
K?TAKA HC FLAGS YOUTUBE DEFAMATION SURGE
Bengaluru: Karnataka HC on Wednesday said nowa-
days false and objectionable things are spreading
so easily on YouTube that law of defamation is not
enough to stop them. It said people are fearlessly defaming
anyone and interfering in personal lives, there is a need to
make a concrete policy to control it. The court was hearing a
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Vol 7 Issue No. 89 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra Managing Editor: Pawan Arora Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
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e heard that Modi ji
was coming for a
roadshow in
Himachal and I didn?t
want to miss the opportunity to
see him. My husband and I then
decided to somehow meet Modi
ji and gift him something from
our side as a token of our love
and appreciation for his leader-
ship and humanity. Now, what to
gift was a big dilemma for us.
First we thought of a coloured
portrait of his, then we zeroed in
on a pencil sketch, then a sculp-
ture, but finally we decided upon
gifting him a portrait of Modi ji
with his mother, thinking that
would be the most appropriate
gift because we all know Modi-
ji?s emotional connect with his
mother is very strong. We togeth-
er worked hard and finished the
portrait to perfection in a day?s
labour. Now, the second problem
was to get accessibility to him
and hand him over the gift. This
was a tough possibility because
of all the tight protocols in place.
It was almost impossible to get so
close to him to present him the
portrait. Still, we didn?t lose
hope. There was a big rally and
while we tried to reach him in the
rally, we were not allowed to, due
to the obvious security reasons.
Then there was the roadshow
scheduled in Shimla and this was
our last opportunity to fulfil our
dream. Thrilled in anticipation,
we stood in the crowd lined up on
both sides of the road, waiting for
Modi ji to come, with the sliver
of hope that by chance, he might
see us! And as luck would have
it, just as he came close and I held
the portrait high to attract his at-
tention, he turned around and
missed it by a whisker. Then on
the spur of the moment, we ran
further ahead to where he was
supposed to take up the next leg
of the roadshow and brandished
the portrait as best as it was pos-
sible to draw his attention. Inci-
dentally, this time he saw it. At
once, he stopped, his cavalcade
was stopped, and he broke all se-
curity protocols to walk towards
me and heed me. He blessed me,
took my portrait in his hand with
grace and gratitude, and engaged
in a conversation with me regard-
ing the portrait and my art. This
was a blissful moment for me. I
was told that Modi ji never ac-
cepts any gifts from anyone. But
this time he did it. Perhaps be-
cause it was the portrait of his
mother, who he loved with all his
heart. In fact, when he saw the
portrait and talked to me, he be-
came visibly emotional.
ong before he be-
came even Chief
Minister of Gujarat,
Narendra Modi vis-
ited Canada in the early 1990s
- leaving behind a lasting im-
pression of unpretentious sim-
plicity that we as his hosts re-
member to this day. He stayed
with our family. At that time, he
wasn?t in power. He was just
Narendra bhai, a BJP Gujarat
general secretary. My son Adi-
tya, who worked in Toronto, was
living in a tiny studio apartment.
Modi ji stayed with him! Since
Aditya couldn?t take much time
off from work and couldn?t man-
age to get leave at that time from
his company, it was my daughter
Mona - then just a school student
- who showed Narendra Modi
around the city. She didn?t even
have a car. For two days, they
took buses and subways and all
modes of rudimentary modes of
transport, exploring Toronto
carefree, like regular people.
There was no security entou-
rage, no fanfare, no publicity.
Despite being a senior leader in
a national party, he behaved like
a simple family member, with-
out airs. His humility and instant
connect with people are remark-
able. He stayed like one of us and
came across us as a very down-
to-earth person. That simplicity
- genuine and unpretentious - has
stayed with us all these years.
That one side of Modi ji, not
much known to the general pub-
lic, is with us as a memory to be
treasured. That was the real
glimpse of Narendra bhai, shorn
of all paraphernalia of high of-
fice. That is the real essence, the
core with which he is made.
arendra Modi is an as-
tute political figure
and statesman before
the world but not
many people know that he has
also a penchant for writing and
has penned many important
books that can bear testimony to
history and culture. Being an
RSS member, I had the opportu-
nity of knowing Modi ji up close
over the years and the more I
have known him I have seen his
different facets and the gamut of
his abilities and interests. I don?t
know when I had seen him first
but one which I have a clear
memory of was in 1996-1997
when he was staying in Delhi at
the residence of a party MP. I en-
tered his room, which was just a
modest room at best by size and
it was impeccably organised. I
found him working diligently on
his laptop. Imagine, he was using
a laptop when it was not even
known by most Indians. I feel his
this interest in technology paved
the way for the digital India tem-
plate that he introduced in later
years as the country?s prime min-
ister and revolutionised the way
we transact and deal in our daily
lives today. Some of these quali-
ties are reflected in his books,
which bring out his inner thoughts
and the depth of his emotions,
where he lays outs his dreams for
the nation and the pitfalls and
challenges for which he seeks
strength and blessings. There are
also books which bring out many
historical aspects of his life and
times like the one we published
by the title ?Apaatkal Mei Guja-
rat?. This book, as the name sug-
gests, enumerates in detail the
difficulties people faced in Guja-
rat during Emergency and why it
was a blot on democracy. Simi-
larly, there are books which de-
scribe Modi ji?s close association
with the RSS leaders and mentors
who influenced him in shaping
his thoughts and actions like Va-
kil ji. His books like ?Setubandh?
and ?Jyotipunj? are very interest-
ing reads and are popular among
readers. Another important book
by Modi ji is ?Samajik Samrasta?
written decades back when he
was just growing as a leader. The
book clearly shows Modi ji?s
early ideas of national integrity
& inclusiveness, where the last
man in the line gets equal bene-
fits and privileges as the first one
in line. He turned many of these
ideas and principles into practice
when he got the opportunity to
lead the country. I remember hav-
ing given a 2-minute interview to
Doordarshan during the World
Book Fair in 2018 where, in reply
to a question, I had said that Modi
was the only hope for the country
as a strong and principled leader
and he was the one who could
take the country forward.
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The 40% club will cover so-called “sin goods” or demerit items
considered harmful to health or society, along with select luxury
products. This includes tobacco and related items such as ciga-
rettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, gutkha, and pan masala.
First India Bureau
Jodhpur
Union Health Minister
and BJP National Presi-
dent JP Nadda to arrive in
Jodhpur on Thursday
evening on a 3-day visit.
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also expected to join the
visit. Both leaders will
take part in the All-India
Coordination Meeting of
RSS. The meeting will be
held from September 5-7
at Adarsh Vidya Mandir,
Lal Sagar, Jodhpur. Se-
lected office bearers from
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isations will participate.
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mon man and strengthening the economy. Glad
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The 56th meeting of the
GST Council, chaired by
Union Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman and
comprising ministers
from all states, on
Wednesday decided to
exempt health and life
insurance premiums
from the levy of GST, on
Wednesday. This will be
effective from September
22, first day of Navratri.
Sitharaman announced
that Council had cleared
the Centre?s proposal to
streamline the indirect
tax structure into a dual
slab of 5% and 18%, with
a special 40% slab ear-
marked for sin and luxu-
ry goods. This overhaul
will replace the existing
4 major slabs ? 5%,
12%, 18%, and 28% ?
with a simplified two-
rate system. Under the
new framework, essen-
tial or ?merit? goods will
be taxed at 5%, while
most goods and services
will fall under the 18%
standard rate.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the media regarding the 56th GST Council meeting, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for
Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava and Special Secretary, Member GST & CBIC Shashank Priya are also present here on the occasion.
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ing on Wednesday,
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KK Vishnoi said upcoming
reformative steps in the GST
system will not only reduce
the complexities in tax sys-
tem but will also strengthen
revenue collection of the
state governments, so that
more and more facilities can
be provided to the common
man. He said under the
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tax system like GST has
strengthened economy of
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GST meeting in New Delhi.
GST SYSTEM WILL STRENGTHEN THE REVENUE
COLLECTION OF THE STATE GOVTS: KK VISHNOI
SITHARAMAN CHAIRS 56TH GST COUNCIL MEETING
?Promote use of advanced technologies in agriculture?
A man struggles to pull his scooter from a waterlogged road amid heavy rains in Jaipur?s
Walled City on Wednesday.
First India Lensman Naim Khan captured the intense rainfall
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forecast increased rainfall in Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions between September 5 & 7.
P2
Assembly passes crucial Coaching
Centre & RUHS Amendment BillsPresidential Reference
hearing: ?Guvs have no
role in the lawmaking?
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
M Bhajan Lal
Sharma reaf-
firmed the state
government?s commit-
ment to the economic
empowerment of farm-
ers, stating that all gov-
ernment schemes and
policies are being de-
signed not only for the
holistic development of
farmers but also to ensure
their active participation
in the state?s journey to-
ward ?Viksit Rajasthan -
2047.? He instructed of-
ficials to implement all
budgetary announce-
ments in a time-bound
manner so that the bene-
fits of these schemes ef-
fectively reach farmers
and livestock rearers at
the grassroots level.
The CM was address-
ing meeting on Wednes-
day at CMO regarding
implementation of budg-
et announcements made
for depts of Agriculture,
Agricultural Marketing,
Horticulture, Animal
Husbandry and Dairy,
and Cow Rearing. Dur-
ing the meeting, Sharma
emphasised that govt is
taking long-term deci-
sions to make agriculture
a more employment-ori-
ented sector. He issued
instructions to promote
the use of advanced tech-
nologies in agriculture
and to ensure rapid ex-
pansion of services and
facilities for farmers. He
also released the Interim
Report of the Rajasthan
Kisan Commission for
the year 2025, marking
another step to uplift the
farming community.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma with Ministers Joraram Kumawat & Dr Kirodi Lal Meena, CS Sudhansh Pant,
ACS Shikhar Agrawal, Principal Secretary Finance Vaibhav Galriya and Kisan Ayoga President CR
Chaudhary, releases Interim Report of Rajasthan Kisan Commission for 2025, CMO, on Wednesday.
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Jaipur, Thursday | September 4, 2025
Rajasthan?s Own English Newspaper
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Jaipur
Rajasthan Assembly on
Wednesday passed the
Coaching Centre Regula-
tion and Control Bill,
2025 and the Rajasthan
University of Health Sci-
ences (Amendment) Bill,
2025 by voice vote dur-
ing the Monsoon Session
triggering an intense and
emotional debate among
legislators.
Coaching Bill seeks to
bring coaching institu-
tions under a formal regu-
latory framework amid
rising concerns over stu-
dent suicides, particularly
in Kota. The legislation
mandates that no coaching
centre can operate without
official registration. It pro-
poses the establishment of
a dedicated regulatory au-
thority that will oversee
functioning of these insti-
tutions, enforce standards,
and ensure greater ac-
countability. The RUHS
Bill lays the groundwork
for establishment of Ra-
jasthan Institute of Medi-
cal Sciences (RIMS), a
proposed world-class
medical facility aimed at
enhancing advanced
healthcare services and
promoting medical tour-
ism in the state. Minister
for Medical and Health
Services Gajendra Singh
Khimsar said that the pro-
posed RIMS would be
developed by upgrading
the RUHS and established
over 40 acres of land.
P3
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Three Opposition-ruled
States argued against dis-
cretionary powers of
Governors in withhold-
ing bills and said it is the
role of legislature to
make laws and Gover-
nors have no rule in it.
A five-judge bench of
CJIBR Gavai Wednes-
day continued its hearing
on the Presidential Refer-
ence which asked wheth-
er courts could impose
timelines for Governors
and the President to deal
with bills passed by State
assemblies. Kapil Sibal,
for WB argued that a Bill
sent to the Governor has
to be assented, and the
Centre has power to nul-
lify a State law or it may
be challeged in courts.
K?TAKA HC FLAGS YOUTUBE DEFAMATION SURGE
Bengaluru: Karnataka HC on Wednesday said nowa-
days false and objectionable things are spreading
so easily on YouTube that law of defamation is not
enough to stop them. It said people are fearlessly defaming
anyone and interfering in personal lives, there is a need to
make a concrete policy to control it. The court was hearing a
SHWLWLRQnOHGE\.DQQDGD3UDEKDHGLWRULQFKLHI5DYL+HJGH
Raj reels under relentless rain
Vol 7 Issue No. 89 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra Managing Editor: Pawan Arora Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
PERSPECT VE
04
Jaipur, Thursday | September 4, 2025
ZZZ? UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH? UVWLQGLD
e heard that Modi ji
was coming for a
roadshow in
Himachal and I didn?t
want to miss the opportunity to
see him. My husband and I then
decided to somehow meet Modi
ji and gift him something from
our side as a token of our love
and appreciation for his leader-
ship and humanity. Now, what to
gift was a big dilemma for us.
First we thought of a coloured
portrait of his, then we zeroed in
on a pencil sketch, then a sculp-
ture, but finally we decided upon
gifting him a portrait of Modi ji
with his mother, thinking that
would be the most appropriate
gift because we all know Modi-
ji?s emotional connect with his
mother is very strong. We togeth-
er worked hard and finished the
portrait to perfection in a day?s
labour. Now, the second problem
was to get accessibility to him
and hand him over the gift. This
was a tough possibility because
of all the tight protocols in place.
It was almost impossible to get so
close to him to present him the
portrait. Still, we didn?t lose
hope. There was a big rally and
while we tried to reach him in the
rally, we were not allowed to, due
to the obvious security reasons.
Then there was the roadshow
scheduled in Shimla and this was
our last opportunity to fulfil our
dream. Thrilled in anticipation,
we stood in the crowd lined up on
both sides of the road, waiting for
Modi ji to come, with the sliver
of hope that by chance, he might
see us! And as luck would have
it, just as he came close and I held
the portrait high to attract his at-
tention, he turned around and
missed it by a whisker. Then on
the spur of the moment, we ran
further ahead to where he was
supposed to take up the next leg
of the roadshow and brandished
the portrait as best as it was pos-
sible to draw his attention. Inci-
dentally, this time he saw it. At
once, he stopped, his cavalcade
was stopped, and he broke all se-
curity protocols to walk towards
me and heed me. He blessed me,
took my portrait in his hand with
grace and gratitude, and engaged
in a conversation with me regard-
ing the portrait and my art. This
was a blissful moment for me. I
was told that Modi ji never ac-
cepts any gifts from anyone. But
this time he did it. Perhaps be-
cause it was the portrait of his
mother, who he loved with all his
heart. In fact, when he saw the
portrait and talked to me, he be-
came visibly emotional.
ong before he be-
came even Chief
Minister of Gujarat,
Narendra Modi vis-
ited Canada in the early 1990s
- leaving behind a lasting im-
pression of unpretentious sim-
plicity that we as his hosts re-
member to this day. He stayed
with our family. At that time, he
wasn?t in power. He was just
Narendra bhai, a BJP Gujarat
general secretary. My son Adi-
tya, who worked in Toronto, was
living in a tiny studio apartment.
Modi ji stayed with him! Since
Aditya couldn?t take much time
off from work and couldn?t man-
age to get leave at that time from
his company, it was my daughter
Mona - then just a school student
- who showed Narendra Modi
around the city. She didn?t even
have a car. For two days, they
took buses and subways and all
modes of rudimentary modes of
transport, exploring Toronto
carefree, like regular people.
There was no security entou-
rage, no fanfare, no publicity.
Despite being a senior leader in
a national party, he behaved like
a simple family member, with-
out airs. His humility and instant
connect with people are remark-
able. He stayed like one of us and
came across us as a very down-
to-earth person. That simplicity
- genuine and unpretentious - has
stayed with us all these years.
That one side of Modi ji, not
much known to the general pub-
lic, is with us as a memory to be
treasured. That was the real
glimpse of Narendra bhai, shorn
of all paraphernalia of high of-
fice. That is the real essence, the
core with which he is made.
arendra Modi is an as-
tute political figure
and statesman before
the world but not
many people know that he has
also a penchant for writing and
has penned many important
books that can bear testimony to
history and culture. Being an
RSS member, I had the opportu-
nity of knowing Modi ji up close
over the years and the more I
have known him I have seen his
different facets and the gamut of
his abilities and interests. I don?t
know when I had seen him first
but one which I have a clear
memory of was in 1996-1997
when he was staying in Delhi at
the residence of a party MP. I en-
tered his room, which was just a
modest room at best by size and
it was impeccably organised. I
found him working diligently on
his laptop. Imagine, he was using
a laptop when it was not even
known by most Indians. I feel his
this interest in technology paved
the way for the digital India tem-
plate that he introduced in later
years as the country?s prime min-
ister and revolutionised the way
we transact and deal in our daily
lives today. Some of these quali-
ties are reflected in his books,
which bring out his inner thoughts
and the depth of his emotions,
where he lays outs his dreams for
the nation and the pitfalls and
challenges for which he seeks
strength and blessings. There are
also books which bring out many
historical aspects of his life and
times like the one we published
by the title ?Apaatkal Mei Guja-
rat?. This book, as the name sug-
gests, enumerates in detail the
difficulties people faced in Guja-
rat during Emergency and why it
was a blot on democracy. Simi-
larly, there are books which de-
scribe Modi ji?s close association
with the RSS leaders and mentors
who influenced him in shaping
his thoughts and actions like Va-
kil ji. His books like ?Setubandh?
and ?Jyotipunj? are very interest-
ing reads and are popular among
readers. Another important book
by Modi ji is ?Samajik Samrasta?
written decades back when he
was just growing as a leader. The
book clearly shows Modi ji?s
early ideas of national integrity
& inclusiveness, where the last
man in the line gets equal bene-
fits and privileges as the first one
in line. He turned many of these
ideas and principles into practice
when he got the opportunity to
lead the country. I remember hav-
ing given a 2-minute interview to
Doordarshan during the World
Book Fair in 2018 where, in reply
to a question, I had said that Modi
was the only hope for the country
as a strong and principled leader
and he was the one who could
take the country forward.
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paper leak case, High
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directed the government
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filed against that order.
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through advocate Alank-
rita Sharma, has chal-
lenged the decision.
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taken suo motu cogni-
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the RPSC system.
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SOG has made another
arrest in the ongoing in-
vestigation into the Sub-
Inspector recruitment
exam paper leak case. On
Thursday, the SOG ap-
prehended Ashok Singh,
who is currently posted
as a trainee SI at Ajmer
Police Lines. With this,
the total number of train-
ee sub-inspectors arrest-
ed in the case has risen to
55, while the overall
number of accused de-
tained stands at 124.
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have been involved in the
larger network responsi-
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Jaipur
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Jaipur on Wednesday
launched raids at 16 loca-
tions linked to major
colonisers, real estate
players, hoteliers, jewel-
lers and their associates.
The action targeted Gyan
Chand Agarwal of the
Narayan Group—well
known as a major colon-
iser and land mafia—his
son-in-law Nikhil Agar-
wal, jeweller and hotelier
Jugal Derewala, Dalpat
Singh Naruka and Avnish
Bansal of Hotel Grand
Uniara, as well as Ram
Prasad Chopra and Prab-
hulal Chopra, among oth-
ers. Raids, which began
in the morning, contin-
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Jaipur
The large-scale Income
Tax raids that began on
Tuesday in connection
with unaccounted cash
transactions in property
deals continued into the
second day on Wednes-
day across 30 locations in
Jaipur and Kota.
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ficials remained sta-
tioned at multiple prem-
ises, with senior officers
making repeated visits to
key sites.
The focus of the ongo-
ing action is to scrutinize
large cash transactions
reportedly used in buying
and selling properties un-
der benami (proxy) own-
ership—raising suspi-
cions of large-scale tax
evasion. According to
official sources, the in-
vestigation has so far led
to the seizure of over Rs
2.5 crore in unaccounted
cash. Additionally, docu-
ments related to high-
value investments and
significant quantities of
jewellery have been re-
covered along with lock-
er keys.
IT dept also raided Riyasat Infra
Developers in Mansarovar.
SS Shekhawat
Neem Ka Thana
Tension prevailed in the
Patan region of Sikar dis-
trict on Wednesday after
a tragic landslide at the
Krishna Mines in Dokan
village resulted in the
deaths of two individuals
Lakshman Singh and
Surendra Singh. In re-
sponse, family members
of the deceased and local
villagers launched a pro-
test outside Govt Hospi-
tal in Patan, demanding
immediate action.
Protesters blocked
State Highway 37D,
which connects Patan to
Dabla, bringing vehicu-
lar traffic to a standstill
for nearly three hours.
Multiple rounds of nego-
tiations were held, after
which the highway was
finally cleared.
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presence of BJP leader
Pramod Bajor, Patan
Pradhan Suwalal Saini,
Patan SHO Vikram Sin-
gh, Dabla SHO, Neem
Ka Thana SDM, and
Karni Sena sate president
Ujagar Singh Dabla,
Lakshyaraj Singh
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Rail and road traffic were
disrupted as heavy rains
lashed several parts of
Rajasthan on Wednesday,
leaving many areas in
Jaipur and Kota districts
waterlogged. Nine trains
were halted on the Kota-
Mumbai route following
landslips near the Dara
railway station, a spokes-
person of the Kota railway
division said. Waterlog-
ging in the Dara stream
forced the suspension of
traffic on National High-
way-52 that connects
Kota and Jhalawar.
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issued an orange alert for
very heavy rainfall in
Banswara and Pratap-
garh districts on Wednes-
day, and a yellow alert
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districts.
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News
Amid mounting complaints, energy dept to
act against underperforming engineers
The energy department is preparing to act against
underperforming engineers in Jaipur amid rising
complaints of poor power supply and delays in new
connections. At a high-level meeting, Energy Minister
Hiralal Nagar expressed sharp displeasure, joined by
Principal Secretary Ajitabh Sharma and CMD Aarti
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cials noted that many underperforming engineers were
politically appointed but failed to deliver. A detailed
report on delays and complaints is being compiled and
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ABVP demands action over poor conditions
in Bikaner Technical University hostels
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tions of mismanagement, unhygienic conditions, and
food safety violations. ABVP leader Rewant Singh
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adulterated vanaspati, and food infested with insects.
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and bathing water containing sewage, rust, and dirt.
Hostel buildings reportedly have crumbling walls,
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or ambulance facilities. ABVP members warned of
protests if issues persist.
Biometric-linked
attendance for docs
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Rajasthan government
has mandated biomet-
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for doctors in medical
colleges, tying salaries
to AE-BAS compliance
from September. Failure
to register attendance
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ECO-FRIENDLY BUS SERVICE
E-buses for Ranthambore, Sariska soon
Shivendra Parmar
Jaipur
he Rajasthan
government has
decided to intro-
duce electric bus services
in Ranthambore and Sa-
riska tiger reserves to en-
sure convenience for pil-
grims and promote envi-
ronmental conservation.
The responsibility for
operating these services
has been given to the
state roadways depart-
ment.
Tenders have been
floated to hire 80 electric
buses on contract. Of
these, 40 buses will run
in Ranthambore to ferry
pilgrims to the famous
Trinetra Ganesh temple,
while another 40 will op-
erate in Sariska to the
historic Pandupol tem-
ple. The buses will be
maintained and operated
entirely by the contracted
companies.
So far, pilgrims have
relied on private vehicles
or diesel buses to reach
these temples, leading to
traffic congestion and
pollution inside the re-
serves.
Authorities said the
move will provide a safe,
comfortable and eco-
friendly transport option
while reducing the im-
pact on wildlife habitats.
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Cancellation of 2021
SI exam challenged
First India Bureau
Jaipur
In SI Recruitment 2021
paper leak case, High
Court’s single bench had
directed the government
to cancel the recruitment.
An appeal has now been
filed against that order.
Vikram Panwar,
through advocate Alank-
rita Sharma, has chal-
lenged the decision.
Meanwhile, HC had also
taken suo motu cogni-
sance of irregularities in
the RPSC system.
CJI BR GAVAI
EXPECTED TO VISIT
BIKANER SEPT 20
Chief Justice of
India (CJI) BR
Gavai is expected
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month, following a formal
invitation extended by a
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Bar Association. The CJI
has reportedly accepted
the invitation, with the visit
tentatively scheduled for
September 20. A delegation
from Bar association of Bi-
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at the Supreme Court.
Another trainee SI held
by SOG in paper leak case
Satyanarayan Sharma
Jaipur
SOG has made another
arrest in the ongoing in-
vestigation into the Sub-
Inspector recruitment
exam paper leak case. On
Thursday, the SOG ap-
prehended Ashok Singh,
who is currently posted
as a trainee SI at Ajmer
Police Lines. With this,
the total number of train-
ee sub-inspectors arrest-
ed in the case has risen to
55, while the overall
number of accused de-
tained stands at 124.
Ashok Singh is alleged to
have been involved in the
larger network responsi-
ble for the paper leak.
CRIME
ROUNDUP
TEMPLE THEFT CRACKED IN 15 HOURS, FOUR
OF INTERSTATE GANG HELD IN JAIPUR
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case within 15 hours, arresting four members
of an interstate gang. Antique ashtadhatu
idols, a silver canopy, cash, and other valuables
stolen from the 400-year-old Gopal Ji Temple were
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peanuts to conceal the loot.
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Marwar Junction Police, in coordination with
DST, seized a large consignment of narcot-
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First India Bureau
Jaipur
The ED’s regional unit in
Jaipur on Wednesday
launched raids at 16 loca-
tions linked to major
colonisers, real estate
players, hoteliers, jewel-
lers and their associates.
The action targeted Gyan
Chand Agarwal of the
Narayan Group—well
known as a major colon-
iser and land mafia—his
son-in-law Nikhil Agar-
wal, jeweller and hotelier
Jugal Derewala, Dalpat
Singh Naruka and Avnish
Bansal of Hotel Grand
Uniara, as well as Ram
Prasad Chopra and Prab-
hulal Chopra, among oth-
ers. Raids, which began
in the morning, contin-
ued late into the night.
Major ED raids
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real estate,
business circlesIT raids in Jpr, Kota
enter day 2; ` 2.5 cr,
valuables seized
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
The large-scale Income
Tax raids that began on
Tuesday in connection
with unaccounted cash
transactions in property
deals continued into the
second day on Wednes-
day across 30 locations in
Jaipur and Kota.
On Wednesday, tax of-
ficials remained sta-
tioned at multiple prem-
ises, with senior officers
making repeated visits to
key sites.
The focus of the ongo-
ing action is to scrutinize
large cash transactions
reportedly used in buying
and selling properties un-
der benami (proxy) own-
ership—raising suspi-
cions of large-scale tax
evasion. According to
official sources, the in-
vestigation has so far led
to the seizure of over Rs
2.5 crore in unaccounted
cash. Additionally, docu-
ments related to high-
value investments and
significant quantities of
jewellery have been re-
covered along with lock-
er keys.
IT dept also raided Riyasat Infra
Developers in Mansarovar.
SS Shekhawat
Neem Ka Thana
Tension prevailed in the
Patan region of Sikar dis-
trict on Wednesday after
a tragic landslide at the
Krishna Mines in Dokan
village resulted in the
deaths of two individuals
Lakshman Singh and
Surendra Singh. In re-
sponse, family members
of the deceased and local
villagers launched a pro-
test outside Govt Hospi-
tal in Patan, demanding
immediate action.
Protesters blocked
State Highway 37D,
which connects Patan to
Dabla, bringing vehicu-
lar traffic to a standstill
for nearly three hours.
Multiple rounds of nego-
tiations were held, after
which the highway was
finally cleared.
The protest saw the
presence of BJP leader
Pramod Bajor, Patan
Pradhan Suwalal Saini,
Patan SHO Vikram Sin-
gh, Dabla SHO, Neem
Ka Thana SDM, and
Karni Sena sate president
Ujagar Singh Dabla,
Lakshyaraj Singh
Ganeshwar, Tinku Singh
Gawli among others.
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protest ends
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during protest on Wednesday.
Heavy rains hit rail, road traffic in Raj
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Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
Rail and road traffic were
disrupted as heavy rains
lashed several parts of
Rajasthan on Wednesday,
leaving many areas in
Jaipur and Kota districts
waterlogged. Nine trains
were halted on the Kota-
Mumbai route following
landslips near the Dara
railway station, a spokes-
person of the Kota railway
division said. Waterlog-
ging in the Dara stream
forced the suspension of
traffic on National High-
way-52 that connects
Kota and Jhalawar.
The weather office has
issued an orange alert for
very heavy rainfall in
Banswara and Pratap-
garh districts on Wednes-
day, and a yellow alert
for heavy rain for Alwar,
Baran, Bundi, Bharatpur
and nearly a dozen other
districts.
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ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Thursday | September 4, 2025
Vinod Singh Chouhan,
Yogesh Sharma, &
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Assembly
witnessed heated scenes
on Tuesday during Ques-
tion Hour over the state?s
smart meter scheme, with
Congress MLAs storming
the Well of the House and
raising slogans of ?Modi
meter wapas lo? before
staging a walkout.
Congress MLA Rohit
Bohra asked whether the
government had paused
the plan due to upcoming
local body elections. Min-
ister of State for Energy
Heeralal Nagar responded
that scheme was initiated
during the previous Cong
regime under Centre?s
Revamped Distribution
Sector Scheme (RDSS),
and that a Cabinet note of
time was on record.
LoP Tika Ram Jully
and other Congress mem-
bers accused the govern-
ment of burdening citi-
zens with smart meters
and halting their rollout
for electoral advantage.
Defending scheme, Nagar
said the shortage of smart
meters had led to the tem-
porary use of convention-
al ones, which would later
be replaced, stressing that
project would modernise
distribution and enhance
transparency.
MILESTONE IN CARDIAC INNOVATION
Polymer valve implanted to a patient in
SMS on very day of its global launch
Vikas Sharma
Jaipur
n a landmark
achievement,
SMS Medical
College, Jaipur, has be-
come one of the first in-
stitutions in the world to
implant a polymer heart
valve on the very day of
its global launch.
The breakthrough
procedure was per-
formed on a 38-year-old
patient at the Cardio
Thoracic and Vascular
Surgery (CTVS) depart-
ment under HOD Dr
Anil Sharma, with sur-
geons Dr Mohan Shar-
ma and Dr Sunil Dixit
leading the team. As-
sisted by senior anaes-
thesiologists Dr Anjum
& Dr Reema Meena, the
surgery marks a signifi-
cant step in cardiac care.
Unlike traditional me-
chanical and biopros-
thetic valves, the new
polymer valve avoids
calcification, eliminates
the need for lifelong
blood thinners, & prom-
ises greater durability.
Developed over two
years at SMS, innova-
tion has already gained
international recognition
through publication in a
leading medical journal.
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ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDJaipur, Thursday | September 4, 2025
MONSOON
SESSION
Pvt hosps end protest, resume
cashless services under RGHS
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The 10-day standoff be-
tween private hospitals
and the Rajasthan govern-
ment over the Rajasthan
Government Health
Scheme (RGHS) ended
on Wednesday, with hos-
pital associations agree-
ing to resume cashless
treatment for beneficiar-
ies. The breakthrough fol-
lowed a meeting between
Principal Secretary (Med-
ical and Health) Gayatri
Rathore and the Rajasthan
Alliance of Hospital As-
sociation, convened on
directions of Health Min-
ister Gajendra S Khimsar.
Rathore said discus-
sions were held in a con-
structive atmosphere, as-
suring hospitals that their
concerns would be ad-
dressed while stressing
that irregularities would
not be tolerated. Ra-
jasthan State Health As-
surance Agency CEO
Harji Lal Atal confirmed
that pending hospital pay-
ments would be cleared
swiftly and that RGHS
package rates would be
reviewed in line with
CGHS norms. A joint
committee, including
hospital representatives,
will now review empanel-
ment rules, protocols, and
transparency measures.
With these assurances, the
hospitals called off their
agitation. RGHS Project
Director Shaheen Ali
Khan also attended talks.
RSS leader V
Shantha Kumari
reaches Jodhpur
First India Bureau
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Venkatramaiah Shan-
tha Kumari, senior
RSS functionary, ar-
rived in Jodhpur on
Wednesday ahead of
organisation?s 3-day
annual coordination
meeting beginning
Sept 5. The gathering
will see senior office
bearers of the RSS and
32 affiliated groups
discuss strategic and
organisational issues.
The meeting is pre-
ceding RSS centenary
celebrations, with de-
liberations expected on
outreach, coordination,
and nationwide pro-
grammes linked to
centenary vision.
Van carrying hardcore criminal
collides, constable driver dies
First India Bureau
'DXVD
A police van transport-
ing hardcore criminal
Dharmendra alias Lukka
from Nagaur to Dholpur
crashed into a stationary
truck near Kalakho,
Dausa. Driver constable
Sandeep died during
treatment, while an ASI
and four constables were
injured; two are critical
at SMS Hospital, Jaipur.
Lukka suffered minor
injuries. The mishap has
triggered concern over
departmental protocols,
particularly assigning a
lone driver for a strenu-
ous round trip.
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Congress protests smart meter scheme, accuses BJP of burdening people; Sikar MLA Rajendra Pareek, speaks against party?s stand
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
Heated exchange leads
to adjournment: Proceed-
ings were adjourned after a
confrontation between LoP
Tika Ram Jully and Minister
Sanjay Sharma, whose shirt
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Slogans rock the House:
Ruling members raised slo-
gans against Rahul Gandhi,
while the Opposition targeted
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PCC chief absent again:
PCC Chief Govind Singh
Dotasra skipped the second
day of the Monsoon Session,
with Rohit Bohra asking a
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Privileges Committee
report deferred: The report
against RLD MLA Dr Sub-
hash Garg will now be tabled
in the Budget Session after
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Students visit Assembly:
Chinar Public School students
from Alwar observed proceed-
ings and interacted with
Devnani, who urged them to
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RUHS AMENDMENT BILL PASSED, JAIPUR SET FOR WORLD-CLASS RIMS
The Rajasthan Leg-
islative Assembly on
Wednesday passed
the Rajasthan University of
Health Sciences (Amend-
ment) Bill, 2025 by voice
vote, paving the way for
the establishment of the
Rajasthan Institute of
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class medical facility on the
lines of AIIMS, New Delhi,
RIMS will be developed
by upgrading the Rajast-
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Sciences (RUHS) on 40
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the institute would offer
super-specialty services,
boost medical tourism,
and provide free treatment
to eligible patients under
government schemes,
easing pressure on existing
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HOUSE CLEARS COACHING REGULATION BILL AS
OPPN QUESTIONS STUDENT WELFARE MEASURES
The Rajasthan Leg-
islative Assembly on
Wednesday passed
the Coaching Centre Regu-
lation and Control Bill, 2025
by voice vote, sparking an in-
tense debate on student wel-
fare and the role of coaching
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to balance regulation with
quality education, inspired by
practices in countries such
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coaching institutions but
sought to make education
accountable, stress-free, and
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the Bill as being designed
to protect Kota?s coaching
industry rather than students,
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of provisions aligned with
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legislators, including Shanti
Dhariwal, Harish Chaudhary,
Manoj Nyangli, Ravindra
Singh Bhati and Pusaram
Godara, expressed concerns
about the absence of robust
mental health safeguards,
accountability in paper leaks,
drug abuse, and student
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mandatory psychological
testing and counsellors at
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as MLA Rajendra Pareek,
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Yogesh Sharma, &
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Assembly
witnessed heated scenes
on Tuesday during Ques-
tion Hour over the state?s
smart meter scheme, with
Congress MLAs storming
the Well of the House and
raising slogans of ?Modi
meter wapas lo? before
staging a walkout.
Congress MLA Rohit
Bohra asked whether the
government had paused
the plan due to upcoming
local body elections. Min-
ister of State for Energy
Heeralal Nagar responded
that scheme was initiated
during the previous Cong
regime under Centre?s
Revamped Distribution
Sector Scheme (RDSS),
and that a Cabinet note of
time was on record.
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and other Congress mem-
bers accused the govern-
ment of burdening citi-
zens with smart meters
and halting their rollout
for electoral advantage.
Defending scheme, Nagar
said the shortage of smart
meters had led to the tem-
porary use of convention-
al ones, which would later
be replaced, stressing that
project would modernise
distribution and enhance
transparency.
MILESTONE IN CARDIAC INNOVATION
Polymer valve implanted to a patient in
SMS on very day of its global launch
Vikas Sharma
Jaipur
n a landmark
achievement,
SMS Medical
College, Jaipur, has be-
come one of the first in-
stitutions in the world to
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valve on the very day of
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patient at the Cardio
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ma and Dr Sunil Dixit
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thetic valves, the new
polymer valve avoids
calcification, eliminates
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Pvt hosps end protest, resume
cashless services under RGHS
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The 10-day standoff be-
tween private hospitals
and the Rajasthan govern-
ment over the Rajasthan
Government Health
Scheme (RGHS) ended
on Wednesday, with hos-
pital associations agree-
ing to resume cashless
treatment for beneficiar-
ies. The breakthrough fol-
lowed a meeting between
Principal Secretary (Med-
ical and Health) Gayatri
Rathore and the Rajasthan
Alliance of Hospital As-
sociation, convened on
directions of Health Min-
ister Gajendra S Khimsar.
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sions were held in a con-
structive atmosphere, as-
suring hospitals that their
concerns would be ad-
dressed while stressing
that irregularities would
not be tolerated. Ra-
jasthan State Health As-
surance Agency CEO
Harji Lal Atal confirmed
that pending hospital pay-
ments would be cleared
swiftly and that RGHS
package rates would be
reviewed in line with
CGHS norms. A joint
committee, including
hospital representatives,
will now review empanel-
ment rules, protocols, and
transparency measures.
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hospitals called off their
agitation. RGHS Project
Director Shaheen Ali
Khan also attended talks.
RSS leader V
Shantha Kumari
reaches Jodhpur
First India Bureau
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Venkatramaiah Shan-
tha Kumari, senior
RSS functionary, ar-
rived in Jodhpur on
Wednesday ahead of
organisation?s 3-day
annual coordination
meeting beginning
Sept 5. The gathering
will see senior office
bearers of the RSS and
32 affiliated groups
discuss strategic and
organisational issues.
The meeting is pre-
ceding RSS centenary
celebrations, with de-
liberations expected on
outreach, coordination,
and nationwide pro-
grammes linked to
centenary vision.
Van carrying hardcore criminal
collides, constable driver dies
First India Bureau
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A police van transport-
ing hardcore criminal
Dharmendra alias Lukka
from Nagaur to Dholpur
crashed into a stationary
truck near Kalakho,
Dausa. Driver constable
Sandeep died during
treatment, while an ASI
and four constables were
injured; two are critical
at SMS Hospital, Jaipur.
Lukka suffered minor
injuries. The mishap has
triggered concern over
departmental protocols,
particularly assigning a
lone driver for a strenu-
ous round trip.
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confrontation between LoP
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vote, paving the way for
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was coming for a
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Himachal and I didn?t
want to miss the opportunity to
see him. My husband and I then
decided to somehow meet Modi
ji and gift him something from
our side as a token of our love
and appreciation for his leader-
ship and humanity. Now, what to
gift was a big dilemma for us.
First we thought of a coloured
portrait of his, then we zeroed in
on a pencil sketch, then a sculp-
ture, but finally we decided upon
gifting him a portrait of Modi ji
with his mother, thinking that
would be the most appropriate
gift because we all know Modi-
ji?s emotional connect with his
mother is very strong. We togeth-
er worked hard and finished the
portrait to perfection in a day?s
labour. Now, the second problem
was to get accessibility to him
and hand him over the gift. This
was a tough possibility because
of all the tight protocols in place.
It was almost impossible to get so
close to him to present him the
portrait. Still, we didn?t lose
hope. There was a big rally and
while we tried to reach him in the
rally, we were not allowed to, due
to the obvious security reasons.
Then there was the roadshow
scheduled in Shimla and this was
our last opportunity to fulfil our
dream. Thrilled in anticipation,
we stood in the crowd lined up on
both sides of the road, waiting for
Modi ji to come, with the sliver
of hope that by chance, he might
see us! And as luck would have
it, just as he came close and I held
the portrait high to attract his at-
tention, he turned around and
missed it by a whisker. Then on
the spur of the moment, we ran
further ahead to where he was
supposed to take up the next leg
of the roadshow and brandished
the portrait as best as it was pos-
sible to draw his attention. Inci-
dentally, this time he saw it. At
once, he stopped, his cavalcade
was stopped, and he broke all se-
curity protocols to walk towards
me and heed me. He blessed me,
took my portrait in his hand with
grace and gratitude, and engaged
in a conversation with me regard-
ing the portrait and my art. This
was a blissful moment for me. I
was told that Modi ji never ac-
cepts any gifts from anyone. But
this time he did it. Perhaps be-
cause it was the portrait of his
mother, who he loved with all his
heart. In fact, when he saw the
portrait and talked to me, he be-
came visibly emotional.
ong before he be-
came even Chief
Minister of Gujarat,
Narendra Modi vis-
ited Canada in the early 1990s
- leaving behind a lasting im-
pression of unpretentious sim-
plicity that we as his hosts re-
member to this day. He stayed
with our family. At that time, he
wasn?t in power. He was just
Narendra bhai, a BJP Gujarat
general secretary. My son Adi-
tya, who worked in Toronto, was
living in a tiny studio apartment.
Modi ji stayed with him! Since
Aditya couldn?t take much time
off from work and couldn?t man-
age to get leave at that time from
his company, it was my daughter
Mona - then just a school student
- who showed Narendra Modi
around the city. She didn?t even
have a car. For two days, they
took buses and subways and all
modes of rudimentary modes of
transport, exploring Toronto
carefree, like regular people.
There was no security entou-
rage, no fanfare, no publicity.
Despite being a senior leader in
a national party, he behaved like
a simple family member, with-
out airs. His humility and instant
connect with people are remark-
able. He stayed like one of us and
came across us as a very down-
to-earth person. That simplicity
- genuine and unpretentious - has
stayed with us all these years.
That one side of Modi ji, not
much known to the general pub-
lic, is with us as a memory to be
treasured. That was the real
glimpse of Narendra bhai, shorn
of all paraphernalia of high of-
fice. That is the real essence, the
core with which he is made.
arendra Modi is an as-
tute political figure
and statesman before
the world but not
many people know that he has
also a penchant for writing and
has penned many important
books that can bear testimony to
history and culture. Being an
RSS member, I had the opportu-
nity of knowing Modi ji up close
over the years and the more I
have known him I have seen his
different facets and the gamut of
his abilities and interests. I don?t
know when I had seen him first
but one which I have a clear
memory of was in 1996-1997
when he was staying in Delhi at
the residence of a party MP. I en-
tered his room, which was just a
modest room at best by size and
it was impeccably organised. I
found him working diligently on
his laptop. Imagine, he was using
a laptop when it was not even
known by most Indians. I feel his
this interest in technology paved
the way for the digital India tem-
plate that he introduced in later
years as the country?s prime min-
ister and revolutionised the way
we transact and deal in our daily
lives today. Some of these quali-
ties are reflected in his books,
which bring out his inner thoughts
and the depth of his emotions,
where he lays outs his dreams for
the nation and the pitfalls and
challenges for which he seeks
strength and blessings. There are
also books which bring out many
historical aspects of his life and
times like the one we published
by the title ?Apaatkal Mei Guja-
rat?. This book, as the name sug-
gests, enumerates in detail the
difficulties people faced in Guja-
rat during Emergency and why it
was a blot on democracy. Simi-
larly, there are books which de-
scribe Modi ji?s close association
with the RSS leaders and mentors
who influenced him in shaping
his thoughts and actions like Va-
kil ji. His books like ?Setubandh?
and ?Jyotipunj? are very interest-
ing reads and are popular among
readers. Another important book
by Modi ji is ?Samajik Samrasta?
written decades back when he
was just growing as a leader. The
book clearly shows Modi ji?s
early ideas of national integrity
& inclusiveness, where the last
man in the line gets equal bene-
fits and privileges as the first one
in line. He turned many of these
ideas and principles into practice
when he got the opportunity to
lead the country. I remember hav-
ing given a 2-minute interview to
Doordarshan during the World
Book Fair in 2018 where, in reply
to a question, I had said that Modi
was the only hope for the country
as a strong and principled leader
and he was the one who could
take the country forward.
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decided to somehow meet Modi
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our side as a token of our love
and appreciation for his leader-
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gift was a big dilemma for us.
First we thought of a coloured
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on a pencil sketch, then a sculp-
ture, but finally we decided upon
gifting him a portrait of Modi ji
with his mother, thinking that
would be the most appropriate
gift because we all know Modi-
ji?s emotional connect with his
mother is very strong. We togeth-
er worked hard and finished the
portrait to perfection in a day?s
labour. Now, the second problem
was to get accessibility to him
and hand him over the gift. This
was a tough possibility because
of all the tight protocols in place.
It was almost impossible to get so
close to him to present him the
portrait. Still, we didn?t lose
hope. There was a big rally and
while we tried to reach him in the
rally, we were not allowed to, due
to the obvious security reasons.
Then there was the roadshow
scheduled in Shimla and this was
our last opportunity to fulfil our
dream. Thrilled in anticipation,
we stood in the crowd lined up on
both sides of the road, waiting for
Modi ji to come, with the sliver
of hope that by chance, he might
see us! And as luck would have
it, just as he came close and I held
the portrait high to attract his at-
tention, he turned around and
missed it by a whisker. Then on
the spur of the moment, we ran
further ahead to where he was
supposed to take up the next leg
of the roadshow and brandished
the portrait as best as it was pos-
sible to draw his attention. Inci-
dentally, this time he saw it. At
once, he stopped, his cavalcade
was stopped, and he broke all se-
curity protocols to walk towards
me and heed me. He blessed me,
took my portrait in his hand with
grace and gratitude, and engaged
in a conversation with me regard-
ing the portrait and my art. This
was a blissful moment for me. I
was told that Modi ji never ac-
cepts any gifts from anyone. But
this time he did it. Perhaps be-
cause it was the portrait of his
mother, who he loved with all his
heart. In fact, when he saw the
portrait and talked to me, he be-
came visibly emotional.
ong before he be-
came even Chief
Minister of Gujarat,
Narendra Modi vis-
ited Canada in the early 1990s
- leaving behind a lasting im-
pression of unpretentious sim-
plicity that we as his hosts re-
member to this day. He stayed
with our family. At that time, he
wasn?t in power. He was just
Narendra bhai, a BJP Gujarat
general secretary. My son Adi-
tya, who worked in Toronto, was
living in a tiny studio apartment.
Modi ji stayed with him! Since
Aditya couldn?t take much time
off from work and couldn?t man-
age to get leave at that time from
his company, it was my daughter
Mona - then just a school student
- who showed Narendra Modi
around the city. She didn?t even
have a car. For two days, they
took buses and subways and all
modes of rudimentary modes of
transport, exploring Toronto
carefree, like regular people.
There was no security entou-
rage, no fanfare, no publicity.
Despite being a senior leader in
a national party, he behaved like
a simple family member, with-
out airs. His humility and instant
connect with people are remark-
able. He stayed like one of us and
came across us as a very down-
to-earth person. That simplicity
- genuine and unpretentious - has
stayed with us all these years.
That one side of Modi ji, not
much known to the general pub-
lic, is with us as a memory to be
treasured. That was the real
glimpse of Narendra bhai, shorn
of all paraphernalia of high of-
fice. That is the real essence, the
core with which he is made.
arendra Modi is an as-
tute political figure
and statesman before
the world but not
many people know that he has
also a penchant for writing and
has penned many important
books that can bear testimony to
history and culture. Being an
RSS member, I had the opportu-
nity of knowing Modi ji up close
over the years and the more I
have known him I have seen his
different facets and the gamut of
his abilities and interests. I don?t
know when I had seen him first
but one which I have a clear
memory of was in 1996-1997
when he was staying in Delhi at
the residence of a party MP. I en-
tered his room, which was just a
modest room at best by size and
it was impeccably organised. I
found him working diligently on
his laptop. Imagine, he was using
a laptop when it was not even
known by most Indians. I feel his
this interest in technology paved
the way for the digital India tem-
plate that he introduced in later
years as the country?s prime min-
ister and revolutionised the way
we transact and deal in our daily
lives today. Some of these quali-
ties are reflected in his books,
which bring out his inner thoughts
and the depth of his emotions,
where he lays outs his dreams for
the nation and the pitfalls and
challenges for which he seeks
strength and blessings. There are
also books which bring out many
historical aspects of his life and
times like the one we published
by the title ?Apaatkal Mei Guja-
rat?. This book, as the name sug-
gests, enumerates in detail the
difficulties people faced in Guja-
rat during Emergency and why it
was a blot on democracy. Simi-
larly, there are books which de-
scribe Modi ji?s close association
with the RSS leaders and mentors
who influenced him in shaping
his thoughts and actions like Va-
kil ji. His books like ?Setubandh?
and ?Jyotipunj? are very interest-
ing reads and are popular among
readers. Another important book
by Modi ji is ?Samajik Samrasta?
written decades back when he
was just growing as a leader. The
book clearly shows Modi ji?s
early ideas of national integrity
& inclusiveness, where the last
man in the line gets equal bene-
fits and privileges as the first one
in line. He turned many of these
ideas and principles into practice
when he got the opportunity to
lead the country. I remember hav-
ing given a 2-minute interview to
Doordarshan during the World
Book Fair in 2018 where, in reply
to a question, I had said that Modi
was the only hope for the country
as a strong and principled leader
and he was the one who could
take the country forward.
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India counts on Germany
over ties with EU: EAM
Agencies
New Delhi
External Affairs Minister
S Jaishankar on Wednes-
day said that India is rely-
ing on Germany to deepen
its relationship with the
European Union (EU) and
expedite the Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) nego-
tiations. He said it after
concluding a delegation-
level meeting with his
German Counterpart Jo-
hann Wadephul in Delhi.
The EAM noted that
the discussion with Wade-
phul was ?productive?
and views have been ex-
changed between the two
leaders on regional, glob-
al, and multilateral issues.
In his opening remarks
during the meeting, sJais-
hankar pushed for Ger-
many?s support to expe-
dite the FTA negotiations
with the EU. ?India and
Germany have a strong
history of multilateral co-
operation, which, I am
confident, will be further
advanced through our
talks,? the EAM said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul and others
during a meeting, in New Delhi on Wednesday. PTI
?PREDICTABILITY HAS
HUGE PREMIUM TODAY?
EAM S Jaishankar
said predictability
has a huge premium
in global politics, a remark
made as India looks to read-
just its relations with China
amid US tariffs. He said the
world is witnessing sweeping
changes in the global strate-
gic landscape. ?Changes we
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manner we approach other
countries,? he said.
External Affairs Minister S
Jaishankar during a meeting
with his German counterpart
Johann Wadephul, in New Delhi.
WITH DOCUMENTARY TO MARATHONS AND SEMINARS
BJP readies mega plan to mark PM Modi?s 75th birthday
Agencies
New Delhi
ike previous
years, the BJP
plans to organise
?Seva Pakhwada? to cel-
ebrate Prime Minister
Narendra Modi?s birth-
day on September 17.
However, there is a
difference as PM Modi
will turn 75 this year. BJP
insiders told the media
that this time the focus
would be more on the
Prime Minister.
?Seminars with intel-
lectuals will be organ-
ised where BJP leaders
will speak about the life,
political career and
achievements of the PM,
including those during
his tenure as Gujarat
Chief Minister and also
about the time he spent
in the party?s organisa-
tion,? the BJP insiders
told the media.
The BJP holds cleanli-
ness drives across India
every year on September
17. Also, photo exhibi-
tions on PM Modi?s life
and achievements are or-
ganised across BJP of-
fices. ?This year, the
party will identify sites
and assign them to teams,
who will clean it daily for
the entire duration of the
Seva Pakhwada. This
way, the site will remain
clean, and a good mes-
sage will be sent out
among the people,? an-
other party leader told the
media. Also, the BJP
would hold photo exhibi-
tions at public places.
A panel of BJP leaders
is reportedly shortlisting
books written on the PM
and will hand over the
chosen ones to party
workers and people.
?Apart from this, a docu-
mentary on Modi?s life
is also being made. It
will be screened at vari-
ous events during the
Seva Pakhwada,? a
source said.
Similar seminars will
also be organised on Sep-
tember 25, the birth an-
niversary of Bharatiya
Jana Sangh co-founder
Deendayal Upadhyaya.
L
Delhi CM resumes Jan
Sunwai amid tight security
PTI
New Delhi
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
resumed her public hear-
ing programme at her
camp office amid tight
security arrangements on
Wednesday morning, a
fortnight after she was at-
tacked during the Jan
Sunwai programme.
People from different
parts of the city raised
their grievances and
sought help from the chief
minister during the pro-
gramme, which began at
8 am. Gupta was seated on
a chair while people came
up before her one by one,
submitting their applica-
tions and interacting with
her through a microphone
set up across her table.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during
?Jansunwai? amid tightened
security measures, in New Delhi.
U?khand signs ` 6,800 crore deal for 2 mega ropeway projects
Sonprayag to Kedarnath in 36 minutes
Agencies
New Delhi
In a significant boost to
tourism in Uttarakhand,
the National Highways
Logistics Management
Limited has signed an
agreement with the Uttara-
khand Tourism Depart-
ment for the development
of two ropeway projects
worth Rs 6,800 crore. The
National Highways Logis-
tics Management Limited
serves as a Special Pur-
pose Vehicle (SPV) under
the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways.
The two ropeway ini-
tiatives comprise a 12.9
km stretch from Son-
prayag to Kedarnath, es-
timated at Rs 4,100 crore,
and a 12.4 km route from
Govindghat to Hemkund
Sahib, expected to cost
Rs 2,700 crore.
The 12.9 km-long rope-
way from Sonprayag to
Kedarnath will signifi-
cantly curtail the travel
time to just 36 minutes.
Currently, it takes 8 to 9
hours to reach Kedarnath.
Devotees are required to
undertake a variety of
transportation modes to
reach their destination,
which includes walking,
taking a pony, a palan-
quin, and helicopter rides.
ALL PROJECTS TO
PROMOTE TOURISM
Aimed at expanding
ropeway connectiv-
ity, these upcoming
ropeway projects are likely
to give a boost to the state?s
economy by promoting
tourism. The agreement was
signed in the presence of
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami,
Union Minister Ajay Tamta.
NDA slams Opposition
over remarks against
PM Modi?s mother
Agencies
New Delhi
The war of words contin-
ued on Wednesday be-
tween the ruling NDA and
the Opposition INDIA
bloc over the use of de-
rogatory words against
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi?s late mother during
the ?Voter Adhikar Yatra?.
The BJP-led NDA de-
nounced the opposition
for allegedly making de-
rogatory statements
about PM Modi and his
late mother. Such re-
marks, according to the
BJP and its allies, are an
?insult to every mother in
the country? and demon-
strate the opposition?s
?falling standards?.
JP leader Ram Kadam
said the Opposition had
crossed all limits of de-
cency. Col. (Retd.) Rajya-
vardhan Singh Rathore,
Rajasthan Cabinet Minis-
ter and BJP MLA from
Jhotwara, described the
remarks as ?unfortunate
and shameful?.
?Congress and RJD
workers have insulted
the mother of the Prime
Minister. It reflects their
mentality,? he said.
BJP Mahila Morcha members stage a protest over the alleged
use of abusive language against PM Modi and his mother during
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi?s ?Voter Adhikar Yatra?, in Srinagar.
Congress pushed
back, accusing the BJP
of double standards
and recalling several
instances where Cong
parliamentary party
leader Sonia Gandhi
had been subjected
to derogatory
remarks by the
ruling party leaders
Modi govt won't rest till all Naxals
surrender, eliminated: Amit Shah
PTI
New Delhi
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Wednesday
said the Modi govern-
ment will not rest until all
Naxals either surrender,
are caught, or are elimi-
nated. Felicitating the
CRPF, Chhattisgarh Po-
lice, District Reserve
Guard (DRG), & CoBRA
jawans who successfully
carried out ?Operation
Black Forest? on Karre-
gutta hill in Chhattisgarh,
Shah said the govern-
ment, under the leader-
ship of PM Narendra
Modi, is committed to
making India Naxal-free.
?The Modi govern-
ment will not rest until all
the Naxalites either sur-
render, are caught or
eliminated,? he said.
Shah said the bravery
and valour displayed by
the jawans during Opera-
tion Black Forest will be
remembered as a golden
chapter in the history of
anti-Naxal operations.
Despite the heat, alti-
tude, and threat of IEDs
at every step, security
forces carried out the op-
eration with high morale
and successfully de-
stroyed a major Naxal
base camp, he said.
The material dump and
supply chain of the Nax-
als established on Karre-
gutta hill were valorously
destroyed by personnel
from the Chhattisgarh
Police, CRPF, DRG, and
CoBRA, he added.
He said Naxals have
inflicted severe damage
on some of the country?s
least developed regions,
disrupting schools, hospi-
tals, and obstructing gov-
ernment welfare schemes.
Due to continued anti-
Naxal operations, there
has been a ?new sunrise?
in lives of 6.5 crore people
across the region stretch-
ing from Pashupatinath to
Tirupati, he said.
Shah said government
is taking all necessary
steps to support security
personnel who have suf-
fered serious injuries dur-
ing anti-Naxal operations.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a felicitation ceremony
for CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, DRG, and Cobra personnel
following ?Operation Black Forest?, in New Delhi. PTI
SHAH HONOURS FORCES FOR OP BLACK FOREST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met and
honoured security personnel from the CRPF,
Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard
(DRG) and CoBRA in New Delhi for their role in ?Opera-
tion Black Forest? at the Karreguttalu hills of Bijapur
district in Bastar division. He described it as one of
the largest anti-Maoist operations to date. The 21-day
operation, conducted in April?May, neutralised 31 Mao-
ists. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief
Minister Vijay Sharma were present at the felicitation.
BIHAR POLLS: SHAH
CHAIRS KEY MEETING
Union Home Min-
ister Amit Shah
on Wednesday
chaired a crucial meeting
with BJP leaders of Bihar
in view of the upcoming
assembly elections. It
was attended by Deputy
CMs Samrat Choudhary
and Vijay Sinha, BJP
national general secretary
Vinod Tawde, and other
senior leaders of party.
OVER 15 NAXALITES
SURRENDER IN SUKMA
As many as 20
Naxalites, 11 of
them carrying a
collective bounty of Rs
33 lakh, surrendered in
Chhattisgarh?s Sukma
district on Wednesday,
police said. Out of the 20
Naxalites, 9 are women,
including a hardcore
cadre of the Peoples?
Liberation Guerrilla Army
(PLGA) battalion no.1.
NO BAIL TO MAN ACTING AS SHAH?S NEPHEW
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a
man, accused of cheating a businessman of
Rs 3.9 crore by impersonating as the nephew
of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Justice Girish
Kathpalia dismissed the bail plea of accused Ajay Ku-
mar Nayyar considering the nature of the allegations
against him. The man allegedly assured the com-
plainant to get a Rs 90 crore tender from the central
government for the supply of leather for renovating
the President?s estate.
The government
is committed to
eliminating Naxalism
from the country by
March 31, 2026,
Shah added
PM Modi highlights India?s Semiconductor potential
Agencies
New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi Wednesday under-
scored India?s growing
potential in the semicon-
ductor sector, citing Un-
ion Minister Ashwini
Vaishnaw?s recent write-
up on the country?s trans-
formative journey in this
field. According to PM
Modi, Vaishnaw?s in-
sights highlight India?s
poised position to emerge
as a competitive hub for
the entire semiconductor
value chain.
PM Modi referred to
Vaishnaw?s statement,
?Over the next decade,
as our semiconductor
units achieve maturity
and scale, India is poised
to emerge as a competi-
tive hub for the entire
semiconductor value
chain,? emphasising the
government?s confi-
dence in India?s semi-
conductor industry.
Vaishnaw has high-
lighted India?s trans-
formative journey in the
semiconductor sector,
pointing out the coun-
try?s potential to emerge
as a competitive hub for
the entire semiconductor
value chain.
?Over the next decade,
as our semiconductor
units achieve maturity
and scale, India is poised
to emerge as a competi-
tive hub for the entire
semiconductor value
chain,? Vaishnaw said,
underscoring the govern-
ment?s confidence in In-
dia?s growing semicon-
ductor industry.
The three-day ongoing
Semicon India Summit
2025 has brought togeth-
er industry leaders, poli-
cymakers, and experts to
discuss the latest trends
and opportunities in the
sector. The summit aims
to advance India?s semi-
conductor ecosystem and
showcase the country?s
potential as a major play-
er in the global semicon-
ductor market. The gov-
ernment has been active-
ly promoting the semi-
conductor sector through
initiatives like the Semi-
con India programme.
TO PROMOTE SEMICON INDIA PROGRAMME
The government has been promoting the
semiconductor sector through initiatives like the
Semicon India programme, which provides in-
centives and support to companies setting up semicon-
ductor manufacturing units in the country. Plans to es-
tablish semiconductor fabrication plants and advanced
packaging facilities are also underway, further strength-
ening India?s semiconductor ecosystem. With the global
semiconductor market projected to reach USD 1 trillion
in the coming years, India is well-positioned to capitalise
on this growth opportunity. Vaishnaw?s observations
highlight the government?s commitment to driving India?s
semiconductor industry forward, with a focus on innova-
tion, investment, and collaboration.
PM Narendra Modi with with leading CEOs from the world of semiconductors and Union Ministers
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jitin Prasada during Semicon India at Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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over ties with EU: EAM
Agencies
New Delhi
External Affairs Minister
S Jaishankar on Wednes-
day said that India is rely-
ing on Germany to deepen
its relationship with the
European Union (EU) and
expedite the Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) nego-
tiations. He said it after
concluding a delegation-
level meeting with his
German Counterpart Jo-
hann Wadephul in Delhi.
The EAM noted that
the discussion with Wade-
phul was ?productive?
and views have been ex-
changed between the two
leaders on regional, glob-
al, and multilateral issues.
In his opening remarks
during the meeting, sJais-
hankar pushed for Ger-
many?s support to expe-
dite the FTA negotiations
with the EU. ?India and
Germany have a strong
history of multilateral co-
operation, which, I am
confident, will be further
advanced through our
talks,? the EAM said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul and others
during a meeting, in New Delhi on Wednesday. PTI
?PREDICTABILITY HAS
HUGE PREMIUM TODAY?
EAM S Jaishankar
said predictability
has a huge premium
in global politics, a remark
made as India looks to read-
just its relations with China
amid US tariffs. He said the
world is witnessing sweeping
changes in the global strate-
gic landscape. ?Changes we
VHHWRGD\GRLQoXHQFHRXU
SROLF\DQGGRLQoXHQFHWKH
manner we approach other
countries,? he said.
External Affairs Minister S
Jaishankar during a meeting
with his German counterpart
Johann Wadephul, in New Delhi.
WITH DOCUMENTARY TO MARATHONS AND SEMINARS
BJP readies mega plan to mark PM Modi?s 75th birthday
Agencies
New Delhi
ike previous
years, the BJP
plans to organise
?Seva Pakhwada? to cel-
ebrate Prime Minister
Narendra Modi?s birth-
day on September 17.
However, there is a
difference as PM Modi
will turn 75 this year. BJP
insiders told the media
that this time the focus
would be more on the
Prime Minister.
?Seminars with intel-
lectuals will be organ-
ised where BJP leaders
will speak about the life,
political career and
achievements of the PM,
including those during
his tenure as Gujarat
Chief Minister and also
about the time he spent
in the party?s organisa-
tion,? the BJP insiders
told the media.
The BJP holds cleanli-
ness drives across India
every year on September
17. Also, photo exhibi-
tions on PM Modi?s life
and achievements are or-
ganised across BJP of-
fices. ?This year, the
party will identify sites
and assign them to teams,
who will clean it daily for
the entire duration of the
Seva Pakhwada. This
way, the site will remain
clean, and a good mes-
sage will be sent out
among the people,? an-
other party leader told the
media. Also, the BJP
would hold photo exhibi-
tions at public places.
A panel of BJP leaders
is reportedly shortlisting
books written on the PM
and will hand over the
chosen ones to party
workers and people.
?Apart from this, a docu-
mentary on Modi?s life
is also being made. It
will be screened at vari-
ous events during the
Seva Pakhwada,? a
source said.
Similar seminars will
also be organised on Sep-
tember 25, the birth an-
niversary of Bharatiya
Jana Sangh co-founder
Deendayal Upadhyaya.
L
Delhi CM resumes Jan
Sunwai amid tight security
PTI
New Delhi
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
resumed her public hear-
ing programme at her
camp office amid tight
security arrangements on
Wednesday morning, a
fortnight after she was at-
tacked during the Jan
Sunwai programme.
People from different
parts of the city raised
their grievances and
sought help from the chief
minister during the pro-
gramme, which began at
8 am. Gupta was seated on
a chair while people came
up before her one by one,
submitting their applica-
tions and interacting with
her through a microphone
set up across her table.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during
?Jansunwai? amid tightened
security measures, in New Delhi.
U?khand signs ` 6,800 crore deal for 2 mega ropeway projects
Sonprayag to Kedarnath in 36 minutes
Agencies
New Delhi
In a significant boost to
tourism in Uttarakhand,
the National Highways
Logistics Management
Limited has signed an
agreement with the Uttara-
khand Tourism Depart-
ment for the development
of two ropeway projects
worth Rs 6,800 crore. The
National Highways Logis-
tics Management Limited
serves as a Special Pur-
pose Vehicle (SPV) under
the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways.
The two ropeway ini-
tiatives comprise a 12.9
km stretch from Son-
prayag to Kedarnath, es-
timated at Rs 4,100 crore,
and a 12.4 km route from
Govindghat to Hemkund
Sahib, expected to cost
Rs 2,700 crore.
The 12.9 km-long rope-
way from Sonprayag to
Kedarnath will signifi-
cantly curtail the travel
time to just 36 minutes.
Currently, it takes 8 to 9
hours to reach Kedarnath.
Devotees are required to
undertake a variety of
transportation modes to
reach their destination,
which includes walking,
taking a pony, a palan-
quin, and helicopter rides.
ALL PROJECTS TO
PROMOTE TOURISM
Aimed at expanding
ropeway connectiv-
ity, these upcoming
ropeway projects are likely
to give a boost to the state?s
economy by promoting
tourism. The agreement was
signed in the presence of
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami,
Union Minister Ajay Tamta.
NDA slams Opposition
over remarks against
PM Modi?s mother
Agencies
New Delhi
The war of words contin-
ued on Wednesday be-
tween the ruling NDA and
the Opposition INDIA
bloc over the use of de-
rogatory words against
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi?s late mother during
the ?Voter Adhikar Yatra?.
The BJP-led NDA de-
nounced the opposition
for allegedly making de-
rogatory statements
about PM Modi and his
late mother. Such re-
marks, according to the
BJP and its allies, are an
?insult to every mother in
the country? and demon-
strate the opposition?s
?falling standards?.
JP leader Ram Kadam
said the Opposition had
crossed all limits of de-
cency. Col. (Retd.) Rajya-
vardhan Singh Rathore,
Rajasthan Cabinet Minis-
ter and BJP MLA from
Jhotwara, described the
remarks as ?unfortunate
and shameful?.
?Congress and RJD
workers have insulted
the mother of the Prime
Minister. It reflects their
mentality,? he said.
BJP Mahila Morcha members stage a protest over the alleged
use of abusive language against PM Modi and his mother during
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi?s ?Voter Adhikar Yatra?, in Srinagar.
Congress pushed
back, accusing the BJP
of double standards
and recalling several
instances where Cong
parliamentary party
leader Sonia Gandhi
had been subjected
to derogatory
remarks by the
ruling party leaders
Modi govt won't rest till all Naxals
surrender, eliminated: Amit Shah
PTI
New Delhi
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Wednesday
said the Modi govern-
ment will not rest until all
Naxals either surrender,
are caught, or are elimi-
nated. Felicitating the
CRPF, Chhattisgarh Po-
lice, District Reserve
Guard (DRG), & CoBRA
jawans who successfully
carried out ?Operation
Black Forest? on Karre-
gutta hill in Chhattisgarh,
Shah said the govern-
ment, under the leader-
ship of PM Narendra
Modi, is committed to
making India Naxal-free.
?The Modi govern-
ment will not rest until all
the Naxalites either sur-
render, are caught or
eliminated,? he said.
Shah said the bravery
and valour displayed by
the jawans during Opera-
tion Black Forest will be
remembered as a golden
chapter in the history of
anti-Naxal operations.
Despite the heat, alti-
tude, and threat of IEDs
at every step, security
forces carried out the op-
eration with high morale
and successfully de-
stroyed a major Naxal
base camp, he said.
The material dump and
supply chain of the Nax-
als established on Karre-
gutta hill were valorously
destroyed by personnel
from the Chhattisgarh
Police, CRPF, DRG, and
CoBRA, he added.
He said Naxals have
inflicted severe damage
on some of the country?s
least developed regions,
disrupting schools, hospi-
tals, and obstructing gov-
ernment welfare schemes.
Due to continued anti-
Naxal operations, there
has been a ?new sunrise?
in lives of 6.5 crore people
across the region stretch-
ing from Pashupatinath to
Tirupati, he said.
Shah said government
is taking all necessary
steps to support security
personnel who have suf-
fered serious injuries dur-
ing anti-Naxal operations.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a felicitation ceremony
for CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, DRG, and Cobra personnel
following ?Operation Black Forest?, in New Delhi. PTI
SHAH HONOURS FORCES FOR OP BLACK FOREST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met and
honoured security personnel from the CRPF,
Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard
(DRG) and CoBRA in New Delhi for their role in ?Opera-
tion Black Forest? at the Karreguttalu hills of Bijapur
district in Bastar division. He described it as one of
the largest anti-Maoist operations to date. The 21-day
operation, conducted in April?May, neutralised 31 Mao-
ists. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief
Minister Vijay Sharma were present at the felicitation.
BIHAR POLLS: SHAH
CHAIRS KEY MEETING
Union Home Min-
ister Amit Shah
on Wednesday
chaired a crucial meeting
with BJP leaders of Bihar
in view of the upcoming
assembly elections. It
was attended by Deputy
CMs Samrat Choudhary
and Vijay Sinha, BJP
national general secretary
Vinod Tawde, and other
senior leaders of party.
OVER 15 NAXALITES
SURRENDER IN SUKMA
As many as 20
Naxalites, 11 of
them carrying a
collective bounty of Rs
33 lakh, surrendered in
Chhattisgarh?s Sukma
district on Wednesday,
police said. Out of the 20
Naxalites, 9 are women,
including a hardcore
cadre of the Peoples?
Liberation Guerrilla Army
(PLGA) battalion no.1.
NO BAIL TO MAN ACTING AS SHAH?S NEPHEW
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a
man, accused of cheating a businessman of
Rs 3.9 crore by impersonating as the nephew
of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Justice Girish
Kathpalia dismissed the bail plea of accused Ajay Ku-
mar Nayyar considering the nature of the allegations
against him. The man allegedly assured the com-
plainant to get a Rs 90 crore tender from the central
government for the supply of leather for renovating
the President?s estate.
The government
is committed to
eliminating Naxalism
from the country by
March 31, 2026,
Shah added
PM Modi highlights India?s Semiconductor potential
Agencies
New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi Wednesday under-
scored India?s growing
potential in the semicon-
ductor sector, citing Un-
ion Minister Ashwini
Vaishnaw?s recent write-
up on the country?s trans-
formative journey in this
field. According to PM
Modi, Vaishnaw?s in-
sights highlight India?s
poised position to emerge
as a competitive hub for
the entire semiconductor
value chain.
PM Modi referred to
Vaishnaw?s statement,
?Over the next decade,
as our semiconductor
units achieve maturity
and scale, India is poised
to emerge as a competi-
tive hub for the entire
semiconductor value
chain,? emphasising the
government?s confi-
dence in India?s semi-
conductor industry.
Vaishnaw has high-
lighted India?s trans-
formative journey in the
semiconductor sector,
pointing out the coun-
try?s potential to emerge
as a competitive hub for
the entire semiconductor
value chain.
?Over the next decade,
as our semiconductor
units achieve maturity
and scale, India is poised
to emerge as a competi-
tive hub for the entire
semiconductor value
chain,? Vaishnaw said,
underscoring the govern-
ment?s confidence in In-
dia?s growing semicon-
ductor industry.
The three-day ongoing
Semicon India Summit
2025 has brought togeth-
er industry leaders, poli-
cymakers, and experts to
discuss the latest trends
and opportunities in the
sector. The summit aims
to advance India?s semi-
conductor ecosystem and
showcase the country?s
potential as a major play-
er in the global semicon-
ductor market. The gov-
ernment has been active-
ly promoting the semi-
conductor sector through
initiatives like the Semi-
con India programme.
TO PROMOTE SEMICON INDIA PROGRAMME
The government has been promoting the
semiconductor sector through initiatives like the
Semicon India programme, which provides in-
centives and support to companies setting up semicon-
ductor manufacturing units in the country. Plans to es-
tablish semiconductor fabrication plants and advanced
packaging facilities are also underway, further strength-
ening India?s semiconductor ecosystem. With the global
semiconductor market projected to reach USD 1 trillion
in the coming years, India is well-positioned to capitalise
on this growth opportunity. Vaishnaw?s observations
highlight the government?s commitment to driving India?s
semiconductor industry forward, with a focus on innova-
tion, investment, and collaboration.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jitin Prasada during Semicon India at Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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TRAINING TROOPS FOR FUTURE BATTLES
BSF sets up ?School of Drone Warfare?
to train specialised drone commandos
PTI
New Delhi
he BSF, which
guards India?s
borders with Pa-
kistan and Bang-
ladesh, is training special
units of ?drone comman-
dos? and ?drone warriors?
for modern warfare in-
volving remote-controlled
aerial platforms, with
plans to deploy them in
missions such as Opera-
tion Sindoor.
A ?School of Drone
Warfare? was inaugurated
by Border Security Force
(BSF) director general
Daljit Singh Chawdhary
at the officers? training
academy of the force in
Tekanpur, Madhya
Pradesh, on Tuesday.
PTI had reported in July
that the about 2.65 lakh
personnel strong force
was raising its maiden
?drone squadron? follow-
ing the lessons learnt after
Operation Sindoor.
?The School of Drone
Warfare will provide spe-
cial training to the border
guarding troops of the
force in combating mod-
ern strategic challenges,?
a force spokesperson said.
?The institute will pre-
pare drone commandos
and drone warriors
through five special
courses that include un-
manned aerial vehicle
(UAV) operations, anti-
drone warfare and sur-
veillance and intelligence
gathering,? he said.
The school has simula-
tors and live drone flying
zones, facilities for pay-
load integration in the
UAVs and night opera-
tions, tools for radio fre-
quency (RF) jammers
and kinetic interceptors,
apart from linked hard-
ware and Artificial Intel-
ligence (AI) tools.
T
First India Bureau
New Delhi
More than 7,500 people
have been evacuated from
low-lying flooded areas
as the Yamuna river level
rose to 207 metres at the
Old Railway Bridge
(ORB) on Wednesday at
1 pm, officials said.
The evacuees have
been accommodated at 25
locations where relief
camps have been set up.
?Across five districts,
more than 7,500 people
have been evacuated from
five districts ? east, north,
southeast, northeast, and
central. They have been
shifted to relief camps at
25 locations, including
tents, schools, etc.,? an of-
ficial said. As the water
level rose, people living
in low-lying areas were
evacuated by district au-
thorities.
?The reason for the ris-
ing water level is mostly
due to the high volumes
of water released from the
Wazirabad and Hathni-
kund barrages every hour.
The forecast indicates a
further increase in the wa-
ter level,? an official from
the Central Flood Control
Room added.
MONSOON FURY
Northern India under water
l Heavy rain continues to batter several parts of the national capital,
including Safdarjung, Kashmere Gate, Connaught Place and India Gate. The
showers have also disrupted some flight operations at Delhi airport.
l Waters from a raging Yamuna submerged homes, disrupted traffic in
several areas, throwing life out of gear for thousands of people in the
national capital, as the river breached the 207-metre mark on Wednesday
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of Opposition Rahul
Gandhi Wednesday
appealed to Prime
Minister Narendra
Modi to prepare a
relief package for
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Jammu and Kashmir,
Himachal Pradesh, and
Uttarakhand, which are
reeling under heavy
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boulders after heavy rainfall, at Wangtu, in Kinnaur
district, Himachal Pradesh, Wednesday.
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swollen Beas river amid rainfall, in Kullu
district, Himachal Pradesh.
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Govt clears ` 1.5k cr incentive scheme
to promote critical mineral recyclingPTI
New Delhi
The Cabinet on Wednes-
day gave its go-ahead to
a Rs 1,500 crore incen-
tive scheme to promote
recycling of critical min-
erals in the country.
The decision was tak-
en during the cabinet
meeting held under the
chairmanship of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
The scheme aims at
developing recycling ca-
pacity in the country for
the separation and pro-
duction of critical miner-
als from secondary
sources. These include
e-waste, Lithium Ion
Battery (LIB) scrap, and
scrap other than e-waste
& LIB scrap, such as
catalytic converters in
end-of-life vehicles.
?The Union Cabinet...
today approved a Rs
1,500 crore incentive
scheme,? the mines min-
istry said in a statement.
This scheme is part of
the National Critical
Mineral Mission
(NCMM), which is
aimed at building the do-
mestic capacity and sup-
ply chain resilience in
critical minerals.
Earlier, the govern-
ment approved a Rs
16,300-crore National
Critical Mineral Mission,
with a total outlay of Rs
34,300 crore spread over
seven years, aiming to
achieve self-reliance and
accelerate India?s jour-
ney towards green energy
transition.
Agencies
Hyderabad
Telangana Jagruthi Presi-
dent K Kavitha on
Wednesday handed over
her resignation as MLC
to the Speaker, a day after
she was suspended from
the party by her father and
BRS chief K Chan-
drashekar Rao, for her
explosive remarks against
senior leaders, including
her cousin T Harish Rao.
In a press conference,
Kavitha described KCR
as her ?inspiration,? cred-
iting him for ensuring jus-
tice to Dalits and back-
ward classes in Telanga-
na. She said, ?Isn?t ?Ban-
garu Telangana? about the
welfare of all sections of
society??
K Kavitha quits
BRS & resigns
from MLC post
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BSF sets up ?School of Drone Warfare?
to train specialised drone commandos
PTI
New Delhi
he BSF, which
guards India?s
borders with Pa-
kistan and Bang-
ladesh, is training special
units of ?drone comman-
dos? and ?drone warriors?
for modern warfare in-
volving remote-controlled
aerial platforms, with
plans to deploy them in
missions such as Opera-
tion Sindoor.
A ?School of Drone
Warfare? was inaugurated
by Border Security Force
(BSF) director general
Daljit Singh Chawdhary
at the officers? training
academy of the force in
Tekanpur, Madhya
Pradesh, on Tuesday.
PTI had reported in July
that the about 2.65 lakh
personnel strong force
was raising its maiden
?drone squadron? follow-
ing the lessons learnt after
Operation Sindoor.
?The School of Drone
Warfare will provide spe-
cial training to the border
guarding troops of the
force in combating mod-
ern strategic challenges,?
a force spokesperson said.
?The institute will pre-
pare drone commandos
and drone warriors
through five special
courses that include un-
manned aerial vehicle
(UAV) operations, anti-
drone warfare and sur-
veillance and intelligence
gathering,? he said.
The school has simula-
tors and live drone flying
zones, facilities for pay-
load integration in the
UAVs and night opera-
tions, tools for radio fre-
quency (RF) jammers
and kinetic interceptors,
apart from linked hard-
ware and Artificial Intel-
ligence (AI) tools.
T
First India Bureau
New Delhi
More than 7,500 people
have been evacuated from
low-lying flooded areas
as the Yamuna river level
rose to 207 metres at the
Old Railway Bridge
(ORB) on Wednesday at
1 pm, officials said.
The evacuees have
been accommodated at 25
locations where relief
camps have been set up.
?Across five districts,
more than 7,500 people
have been evacuated from
five districts ? east, north,
southeast, northeast, and
central. They have been
shifted to relief camps at
25 locations, including
tents, schools, etc.,? an of-
ficial said. As the water
level rose, people living
in low-lying areas were
evacuated by district au-
thorities.
?The reason for the ris-
ing water level is mostly
due to the high volumes
of water released from the
Wazirabad and Hathni-
kund barrages every hour.
The forecast indicates a
further increase in the wa-
ter level,? an official from
the Central Flood Control
Room added.
MONSOON FURY
Northern India under water
l Heavy rain continues to batter several parts of the national capital,
including Safdarjung, Kashmere Gate, Connaught Place and India Gate. The
showers have also disrupted some flight operations at Delhi airport.
l Waters from a raging Yamuna submerged homes, disrupted traffic in
several areas, throwing life out of gear for thousands of people in the
national capital, as the river breached the 207-metre mark on Wednesday
HIGHLIGHTS
l The India Mete-
orological Department
has issued an orange
alert of heavy rainfall
for three Jharkhand
districts till Thursday,
DQRInFLDOVDLG7KH
three districts likely to
experience heavy to
very heavy rainfall in-
clude Gumla, Simdega
and West Singhbhum
district, he said on
:HGQHVGD\
l Lok Sabha Leader
of Opposition Rahul
Gandhi Wednesday
appealed to Prime
Minister Narendra
Modi to prepare a
relief package for
states such as Punjab,
Jammu and Kashmir,
Himachal Pradesh, and
Uttarakhand, which are
reeling under heavy
UDLQIDOODQGoRRGV
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MP from Punjab
Raghav Chadha has
announced to give Rs
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cal Area Development
(LAD) Scheme fund for
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DIIHFWHGVWDWH
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Kashmir Chief Minister
Omar Abdullah on
Wednesday reviewed
the situation arising
from incessant rains
that have swelled rivers
and streams across
the Union Territory,
RInFLDOVVDLG$XWKRUL-
ties announced the
closure of schools and
colleges across the
Kashmir Valley for the
day, as the weather de-
partment has forecast
more rainfall over the
QH[WKRXUV
l Shuttle services of
four trains that were in-
troduced to help locals
and stranded passen-
gers travel between
Jammu and Katra - the
base camp of the Mata
Vaishno Devi shrine -
was suspended due to
KHDY\UDLQDQGoRRGLQJ
RQ:HGQHVGD\
HIMACHAL RAIN FURY: MANDI LANDSLIDE TOLL
MOUNTS TO SEVEN; ROADS, SCHOOLS SHUT
Fresh devastation due to rain was witnessed in
Himachal Pradesh where rescue personnel recov
-
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in Mandi district while two persons, including an NDRF
jawan, were feared dead as two houses collapsed in Kullu,
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Vehicles lie damaged after being hit by debris and
boulders after heavy rainfall, at Wangtu, in Kinnaur
district, Himachal Pradesh, Wednesday.
People walk along the bridge over the
swollen Beas river amid rainfall, in Kullu
district, Himachal Pradesh.
People stand near the debris after a portion of a
EULGJHJRWZDVKHGDZD\IROORZLQJ?DVK?RRGV
in Anantnag on Wednesday.
Govt clears ` 1.5k cr incentive scheme
to promote critical mineral recyclingPTI
New Delhi
The Cabinet on Wednes-
day gave its go-ahead to
a Rs 1,500 crore incen-
tive scheme to promote
recycling of critical min-
erals in the country.
The decision was tak-
en during the cabinet
meeting held under the
chairmanship of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
The scheme aims at
developing recycling ca-
pacity in the country for
the separation and pro-
duction of critical miner-
als from secondary
sources. These include
e-waste, Lithium Ion
Battery (LIB) scrap, and
scrap other than e-waste
& LIB scrap, such as
catalytic converters in
end-of-life vehicles.
?The Union Cabinet...
today approved a Rs
1,500 crore incentive
scheme,? the mines min-
istry said in a statement.
This scheme is part of
the National Critical
Mineral Mission
(NCMM), which is
aimed at building the do-
mestic capacity and sup-
ply chain resilience in
critical minerals.
Earlier, the govern-
ment approved a Rs
16,300-crore National
Critical Mineral Mission,
with a total outlay of Rs
34,300 crore spread over
seven years, aiming to
achieve self-reliance and
accelerate India?s jour-
ney towards green energy
transition.
Agencies
Hyderabad
Telangana Jagruthi Presi-
dent K Kavitha on
Wednesday handed over
her resignation as MLC
to the Speaker, a day after
she was suspended from
the party by her father and
BRS chief K Chan-
drashekar Rao, for her
explosive remarks against
senior leaders, including
her cousin T Harish Rao.
In a press conference,
Kavitha described KCR
as her ?inspiration,? cred-
iting him for ensuring jus-
tice to Dalits and back-
ward classes in Telanga-
na. She said, ?Isn?t ?Ban-
garu Telangana? about the
welfare of all sections of
society??
K Kavitha quits
BRS & resigns
from MLC post
FI TOON
SHEKHAR
HAVOC IN HARYANA;
AMBALA SEES
WATERLOGGING
Incessant
rainfall over the
last two days
in Haryana?s Ambala
has led to severe
waterlogging across
residential and
FRPPHUFLDO]RQHV
7UDInFRQWKHVHUYLFH
lane was affected as
rainwater accumulated
on the Ambala-Amritsar
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market, Nadi Mohalla,
Model Town, Court
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Promoted by
Soltown Infra Private Limited
Agencies
0XPEDL
Bollywood actress Shilpa
Shetty and her husband
Raj Kundra are facing a
controversy involving al-
legations of defrauding
over Rs 60 crore in a
loan-cum-investment
deal between 2015 and
2023. Amid this legal tur-
moil, Shetty announced
that her popular Mumbai
restaurant, Bastian Ban-
dra, is shutting down.
Although she did not link
the closure to the contro-
versy, she posted an emo-
tional farewell on social
media, calling Thursday
its final working day.
“This Thursday marks
the end of an era as we
bid farewell to one of
Mumbai’s most iconic
destinations – BASTIAN
BANDRA,” Shetty
wrote. She reflected on
the venue’s contribution
to Mumbai’s nightlife,
calling it a space full of
unforgettable memories
and vibrant energy.
Shetty noted, “the res-
taurant’s popular Thurs-
day night’ll continue”.
NEW GRAND SLAM RECORD
Novak Djokovic breaks 36-year-old record
Agencies
1HZ<RUN
ovak Djokovic
continued his
remarkable
2025 US Open run by de-
feating Jan-Lennard
Struff in the Round of 16
at Arthur Ashe Stadium
in New York on Sunday,
August 31. The 38-year-
old, chasing a record-
breaking 25th Grand
Slam title, has now ad-
vanced to the quarterfi-
nals, where he will face
fourth seed Taylor Fritz
on Tuesday, September
2. This highly anticipated
match pits the local fa-
vorite against the four-
time champion.
Djokovic’s 2025 sea-
son has been impressive,
despite not winning a
major since the 2023 US
Open. He has reached the
quarterfinals in all four
Grand Slam tournaments
this year. Although he
lost to Jannik Sinner in
the semifinals of the Aus-
tralian Open, French
Open, and Wimbledon,
Djokovic has made his-
tory by becoming the
oldest player to reach the
quarterfinals of all four
majors in a single season.
The Serbian has broken
his own record and be-
come the oldest player to
reach the quarter-final of
all four slams in a season.
No other player has
achieved the feat after
turning 34, while Djoko-
vic has done it thrice
Djokovic has also bro-
ken Roger Federer’s
world record and become
the first player to reach
the quarter-final of all 4
majors in a year on 9 oc-
casions in the Open Era.
Federer had achieved the
feat 8 times in his career.
'MRNRYLFUHDFKHVWK862SHQTXDUWHUÉQDOVHFRQGDOOWLPH
Although he lost to
Jannik in semifinals
of Australian Open,
French Open, and
Wimbledon,
Djokovic has made
history by becoming
the oldest player to
reach quarterfinals
of all 4 majors in
single season
Amid legal turmoil,
Shetty announced
that her popular
Mumbai restaurant,
Bastian Bandra, is
shutting down.
Although she didn’t
link the closure to the
controversy; posted
on social media
N
‘US-India ties one-sided due to
high tariffs & trade imbalances’
86FULWLFL]HV,QGLDnVKLJKLPSRUWWDULIIVGHVSLWHJRRGZLOO
PTI
1HZ<RUN:DVKLQJWRQ
President Donald Trump
has said the US gets along
with India “very well”
but the relationship was
“one-sided” for many
years since New Delhi
was charging Washington
“tremendous tariffs”.
“No, we get along with
India very well,” Trump
said in the White House
on Tuesday in response
to a question on whether
he is considering taking
away some of the tariffs
imposed on India.
Trump’s comments
come amid a strain in ties
between New Delhi and
Washington after the US
imposed 50 per cent tar-
iffs on India, among the
highest in the world.
He said that for many
years, the relationship
between India and the US
was “one-sided” and that
changed when he as-
sumed office.
“India was charging us
tremendous tariffs, about
the highest in the world,”
Trump said, adding that
the US was therefore not
doing much business
with India.
“But they were doing
business with us because
we weren’t charging
them, foolishly, we
weren’t charging them,”
he said, adding that India
was pouring its products
into the US.
“They’d send it in,
pour it into our country.
Therefore it wouldn’t be
made here, which is a
negative, but we would
not send in anything be-
cause they were charging
us 100 per cent tariffs,”
Trump said. The US
president cited the exam-
ple of the Harley David-
son motorcycles, saying
the company couldn’t
sell into India because
there was a 200 per cent
tariff on a motorcycle.
PM Modi has asserted
he can’t compromise on
the interests of farmers,
cattle-rearers, small-
scale industries, cau-
tioning “pressure on us
may increase, but we
will bear it”.
In a rare foreign trip, Xi
brings Kim, Putin together
Agencies
Beijing
Chinese President Xi
Jinping hosted leaders
from 26 countries in Bei-
jing on Wednesday to
mark the 80th anniver-
sary of the end of World
War II with a major mili-
tary parade. Flanked by
Russian President
Vladimir Putin and
North Korean leader
Kim Jong Un—who
made a rare trip abroad—
Xi presided over a dis-
play of military strength
in Tiananmen Square.
Observers saw the joint
appearance as a symbol-
ic show of defiance
against the United States.
While leaders from the
U.S., Western Europe,
Japan, and India did not
attend, several nations
from the Global South
and emerging economies
were represented, reflect-
ing Beijing’s expanding
influence. Iran’s Presi-
dent Masoud Pezeshkian
and Belarusian President
Alexander Lukashenko,
both considered as the
U.S. adversaries, also
took part in the summit.
Lukashenko was seen
walking beside Kim after
a group photo, while Xi,
Putin, and Kim were ob-
served chatting warmly.
The gathering was wide-
ly interpreted as quite a
challenge to the U.S.-led
global order.
SCO Summit in China
Russia strikes Ukraine as Zelenskyy
urges tougher global pressure Putin open to talks with Zelenskyy;
Kyiv demands neutral venue
Shilpa Shetty shuts Bastian Bandra
restaurant amid fraud allegations
Agencies
.\LY
Russia launched over
500 drones and more
than two dozen missiles
at Ukraine overnight, tar-
geting civilian infrastruc-
ture, particularly energy
facilities, Ukrainian of-
ficials said Wednesday.
The widespread attacks,
which focused on west-
ern and central regions,
injured at least five peo-
ple, according to
Ukraine’s air force. Pres-
ident Volodymyr Zelen-
skyy condemned the
strikes as “demonstra-
tive,” accusing Russian
President Vladimir Putin
of acting with impunity.
“Only due to the lack of
sufficient pressure, pri-
marily on the war econo-
my, does Russia continue
this aggression,” Zelen-
skyy said on Telegram,
calling for tougher inter-
national sanctions.
The barrage comes as
Zelenskyy and European
leaders continue talks to
bolster Ukraine’s defenc-
es and push forward with
US-led peace efforts,
which have so far failed
to end the war. Although
Zelenskyy has agreed to
former US President
Donald Trump’s propos-
al for a ceasefire and di-
rect negotiations with
Putin, the Kremlin has
objected.
Meanwhile, Putin met
with Chinese President
Xi, North Korean leader
Kim Jong Un, and Indian
PM Narendra Modi —
countries the U.S. says
are aiding Russia’s war
effort. Zelenskyy de-
scribed overnight strikes
as “demonstrative.”
Agencies
0RVFRZ
On Wednesday, Russian
President Vladimir Putin
expressed willingness to
hold talks with Ukrainian
President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy, but only if
Zelenskyy agrees to trav-
el to Moscow. Putin,
however, questioned
whether such a meeting
would be productive or
meaningful. Zelenskyy
has consistently sought a
face-to-face meeting
with Putin to negotiate
terms for a potential
peace agreement. Former
U.S. President Donald
Trump, who has been ac-
tively working to medi-
ate the conflict, also sup-
ports a direct meeting
between the two leaders.
Despite these efforts,
Ukrainian officials have
firmly rejected Putin’s
demand to hold talks on
Russian soil. Kyiv in-
sists that any negotia-
tions must take place in
a neutral location to en-
sure fairness and respect
for Ukraine’s sovereign-
ty and territorial integ-
rity. Ukrainian Deputy
Foreign Minister Andrii
Sybiha highlighted that
at least seven neutral
countries, including
Austria, the Vatican,
Switzerland, and three
Gulf nations, have of-
fered to host the talks.
Ukraine remains cau-
tious about Russia’s in-
tentions, viewing Putin’s
conditions as attempts to
control and dictate the
peace process. The
Ukrainian government is
adamant that any peace
discussions must be con-
ducted on terms that up-
hold Ukraine’s inde-
pendence, dignity, and
national sovereignty.
These talks are critical to
ending the ongoing
global conflict.
NSCS expands
role amid new
security
challenges Blast near
political gathering
in Balochistan
kills thirteen
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The National Security
Council Secretariat
(NSCS) is evolving to
meet emerging security
challenges, Deputy Na-
tional Security Advisor
Amb Pavan
Kapoor said
Wednesday.
At launch of
the book
“The Silent
Enemy” by Ex Deputy
NSA Arvind Gupta &
journalist Rajesh Gupta,
Kapoor noted the NSCS’s
growing role despite re-
sistance from traditional
ministries. Discussion at
Vivekananda Interna-
tional Foundation em-
phasized a shift from
purely military concerns
to a broader view of na-
tional security.
Agencies
,VODPDEDG
At least 13 people were
killed and 31 injured in a
blast in Pakistan’s Balo-
chistan province on
Tuesday, officials con-
firmed. Waseem Baig,
media coordinator for the
provincial health minis-
try, warned the death toll
could rise as some in-
jured remain critical. The
explosion took place near
a political gathering at
Shahwani Stadium in
Quetta, with police sus-
pecting a suicide bomb-
ing. Authorities have
launched an investiga-
tion to determine the
cause and identify the at-
tackers. Rescue teams
and security forces re-
sponded quickly, secur-
ing the area and provid-
ing medical aid.
Trade Tensions
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TRUMP GREETS CHINA, RUSSIA, NORTH KOREA
LEADERS BUT ACCUSES THEM OF CONSPIRACY
Washington: President Donald Trump sent his warm-
est regards to the leaders of China, Russia, and North
Korea. The pleasantries, though, came with a twist
— in the very same breath, he accused Xi Jinping, Vladimir
Putin and Kim Jong Un of conspiring against the United
States as the trio gathered at a massive military parade in
Beijing on Wednesday. Though the grand display of missiles
and marching troops may have been capped by the release
of 80,000 doves into the skies of the Chinese capital, the
American president suggested he saw something altogether
more sinister behind the spectacle. “May President Xi and the
wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of
celebration,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
PRESIDENT XI HAILS CHINA’S RISE, UNVEILS
ADVANCED WEAPONS IN MILITARY PARADE
Beijing: President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that
the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is "unstop-
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time some of its brand-new weapons, including hypersonic,
laser and long-range ballistic missiles. Addressing an impres-
sive parade to
commemorate the
80th anniversary
of China's victory
against Japanese
aggression in World
War II, Xi said, "the
Chinese nation is
never intimidated
by any bullies and
always forges ahead," in a veiled dig at US President Donald
Trump’s tariff threats. "History cautions us that humanity
rises and falls together," he said. He called on the People's
Liberation Army (PLA) to provide strategic support for
national rejuvenation and make greater contributions to world
peace and development. The Chinese military displayed in
the parade some of its most advanced military hardware in
an apparent show of strength to the world, especially the US.
Xi, who heads the Central Military Commission (CMC), the
overall high command of the PLA, asked the Chinese military
to build itself into a world-class force and resolutely safeguard
national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. China is the
second-largest defence spender after US with annual budget
for this year is USD 250 billion. Besides the military hardware,
the parade also showcased China's diplomatic power.
COURT BLOCKS
TRUMP’S
DEPORTATION BID
Washington:
A federal
appeals court
on Wednesday dealt
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to President Donald
Trump’s immigration
agenda, blocking his
administration from in-
voking an 18th-century
wartime law to deport
a group of Venezu-
elan migrants. In a 2-1
decision, a panel of the
US Court of Appeals
for the 5th Circuit ruled
that the Alien Enemies
Act, enacted in 1798
as the United States
teetered on the brink of
war with France, does
not apply to the case
at hand. The court
rejected the administra-
tion’s argument that the
Venezuelans consti-
tuted an “invasion” of
the country. “A coun-
try’s encouraging its
residents and citizens
to enter this country
illegally is not the
modern-day equivalent
of sending an armed,
organized force to
occupy or to otherwise
harm the US,” the
majority wrote. “There
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mass immigration was
an armed, organized
force or forces.”
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Thursday | September 4, 2025
Promoted by
Soltown Infra Private Limited
Agencies
0XPEDL
Bollywood actress Shilpa
Shetty and her husband
Raj Kundra are facing a
controversy involving al-
legations of defrauding
over Rs 60 crore in a
loan-cum-investment
deal between 2015 and
2023. Amid this legal tur-
moil, Shetty announced
that her popular Mumbai
restaurant, Bastian Ban-
dra, is shutting down.
Although she did not link
the closure to the contro-
versy, she posted an emo-
tional farewell on social
media, calling Thursday
its final working day.
“This Thursday marks
the end of an era as we
bid farewell to one of
Mumbai’s most iconic
destinations – BASTIAN
BANDRA,” Shetty
wrote. She reflected on
the venue’s contribution
to Mumbai’s nightlife,
calling it a space full of
unforgettable memories
and vibrant energy.
Shetty noted, “the res-
taurant’s popular Thurs-
day night’ll continue”.
NEW GRAND SLAM RECORD
Novak Djokovic breaks 36-year-old record
Agencies
1HZ<RUN
ovak Djokovic
continued his
remarkable
2025 US Open run by de-
feating Jan-Lennard
Struff in the Round of 16
at Arthur Ashe Stadium
in New York on Sunday,
August 31. The 38-year-
old, chasing a record-
breaking 25th Grand
Slam title, has now ad-
vanced to the quarterfi-
nals, where he will face
fourth seed Taylor Fritz
on Tuesday, September
2. This highly anticipated
match pits the local fa-
vorite against the four-
time champion.
Djokovic’s 2025 sea-
son has been impressive,
despite not winning a
major since the 2023 US
Open. He has reached the
quarterfinals in all four
Grand Slam tournaments
this year. Although he
lost to Jannik Sinner in
the semifinals of the Aus-
tralian Open, French
Open, and Wimbledon,
Djokovic has made his-
tory by becoming the
oldest player to reach the
quarterfinals of all four
majors in a single season.
The Serbian has broken
his own record and be-
come the oldest player to
reach the quarter-final of
all four slams in a season.
No other player has
achieved the feat after
turning 34, while Djoko-
vic has done it thrice
Djokovic has also bro-
ken Roger Federer’s
world record and become
the first player to reach
the quarter-final of all 4
majors in a year on 9 oc-
casions in the Open Era.
Federer had achieved the
feat 8 times in his career.
'MRNRYLFUHDFKHVWK862SHQTXDUWHUÉQDOVHFRQGDOOWLPH
Although he lost to
Jannik in semifinals
of Australian Open,
French Open, and
Wimbledon,
Djokovic has made
history by becoming
the oldest player to
reach quarterfinals
of all 4 majors in
single season
Amid legal turmoil,
Shetty announced
that her popular
Mumbai restaurant,
Bastian Bandra, is
shutting down.
Although she didn’t
link the closure to the
controversy; posted
on social media
N
‘US-India ties one-sided due to
high tariffs & trade imbalances’
86FULWLFL]HV,QGLDnVKLJKLPSRUWWDULIIVGHVSLWHJRRGZLOO
PTI
1HZ<RUN:DVKLQJWRQ
President Donald Trump
has said the US gets along
with India “very well”
but the relationship was
“one-sided” for many
years since New Delhi
was charging Washington
“tremendous tariffs”.
“No, we get along with
India very well,” Trump
said in the White House
on Tuesday in response
to a question on whether
he is considering taking
away some of the tariffs
imposed on India.
Trump’s comments
come amid a strain in ties
between New Delhi and
Washington after the US
imposed 50 per cent tar-
iffs on India, among the
highest in the world.
He said that for many
years, the relationship
between India and the US
was “one-sided” and that
changed when he as-
sumed office.
“India was charging us
tremendous tariffs, about
the highest in the world,”
Trump said, adding that
the US was therefore not
doing much business
with India.
“But they were doing
business with us because
we weren’t charging
them, foolishly, we
weren’t charging them,”
he said, adding that India
was pouring its products
into the US.
“They’d send it in,
pour it into our country.
Therefore it wouldn’t be
made here, which is a
negative, but we would
not send in anything be-
cause they were charging
us 100 per cent tariffs,”
Trump said. The US
president cited the exam-
ple of the Harley David-
son motorcycles, saying
the company couldn’t
sell into India because
there was a 200 per cent
tariff on a motorcycle.
PM Modi has asserted
he can’t compromise on
the interests of farmers,
cattle-rearers, small-
scale industries, cau-
tioning “pressure on us
may increase, but we
will bear it”.
In a rare foreign trip, Xi
brings Kim, Putin together
Agencies
Beijing
Chinese President Xi
Jinping hosted leaders
from 26 countries in Bei-
jing on Wednesday to
mark the 80th anniver-
sary of the end of World
War II with a major mili-
tary parade. Flanked by
Russian President
Vladimir Putin and
North Korean leader
Kim Jong Un—who
made a rare trip abroad—
Xi presided over a dis-
play of military strength
in Tiananmen Square.
Observers saw the joint
appearance as a symbol-
ic show of defiance
against the United States.
While leaders from the
U.S., Western Europe,
Japan, and India did not
attend, several nations
from the Global South
and emerging economies
were represented, reflect-
ing Beijing’s expanding
influence. Iran’s Presi-
dent Masoud Pezeshkian
and Belarusian President
Alexander Lukashenko,
both considered as the
U.S. adversaries, also
took part in the summit.
Lukashenko was seen
walking beside Kim after
a group photo, while Xi,
Putin, and Kim were ob-
served chatting warmly.
The gathering was wide-
ly interpreted as quite a
challenge to the U.S.-led
global order.
SCO Summit in China
Russia strikes Ukraine as Zelenskyy
urges tougher global pressure Putin open to talks with Zelenskyy;
Kyiv demands neutral venue
Shilpa Shetty shuts Bastian Bandra
restaurant amid fraud allegations
Agencies
.\LY
Russia launched over
500 drones and more
than two dozen missiles
at Ukraine overnight, tar-
geting civilian infrastruc-
ture, particularly energy
facilities, Ukrainian of-
ficials said Wednesday.
The widespread attacks,
which focused on west-
ern and central regions,
injured at least five peo-
ple, according to
Ukraine’s air force. Pres-
ident Volodymyr Zelen-
skyy condemned the
strikes as “demonstra-
tive,” accusing Russian
President Vladimir Putin
of acting with impunity.
“Only due to the lack of
sufficient pressure, pri-
marily on the war econo-
my, does Russia continue
this aggression,” Zelen-
skyy said on Telegram,
calling for tougher inter-
national sanctions.
The barrage comes as
Zelenskyy and European
leaders continue talks to
bolster Ukraine’s defenc-
es and push forward with
US-led peace efforts,
which have so far failed
to end the war. Although
Zelenskyy has agreed to
former US President
Donald Trump’s propos-
al for a ceasefire and di-
rect negotiations with
Putin, the Kremlin has
objected.
Meanwhile, Putin met
with Chinese President
Xi, North Korean leader
Kim Jong Un, and Indian
PM Narendra Modi —
countries the U.S. says
are aiding Russia’s war
effort. Zelenskyy de-
scribed overnight strikes
as “demonstrative.”
Agencies
0RVFRZ
On Wednesday, Russian
President Vladimir Putin
expressed willingness to
hold talks with Ukrainian
President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy, but only if
Zelenskyy agrees to trav-
el to Moscow. Putin,
however, questioned
whether such a meeting
would be productive or
meaningful. Zelenskyy
has consistently sought a
face-to-face meeting
with Putin to negotiate
terms for a potential
peace agreement. Former
U.S. President Donald
Trump, who has been ac-
tively working to medi-
ate the conflict, also sup-
ports a direct meeting
between the two leaders.
Despite these efforts,
Ukrainian officials have
firmly rejected Putin’s
demand to hold talks on
Russian soil. Kyiv in-
sists that any negotia-
tions must take place in
a neutral location to en-
sure fairness and respect
for Ukraine’s sovereign-
ty and territorial integ-
rity. Ukrainian Deputy
Foreign Minister Andrii
Sybiha highlighted that
at least seven neutral
countries, including
Austria, the Vatican,
Switzerland, and three
Gulf nations, have of-
fered to host the talks.
Ukraine remains cau-
tious about Russia’s in-
tentions, viewing Putin’s
conditions as attempts to
control and dictate the
peace process. The
Ukrainian government is
adamant that any peace
discussions must be con-
ducted on terms that up-
hold Ukraine’s inde-
pendence, dignity, and
national sovereignty.
These talks are critical to
ending the ongoing
global conflict.
NSCS expands
role amid new
security
challenges Blast near
political gathering
in Balochistan
kills thirteen
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The National Security
Council Secretariat
(NSCS) is evolving to
meet emerging security
challenges, Deputy Na-
tional Security Advisor
Amb Pavan
Kapoor said
Wednesday.
At launch of
the book
“The Silent
Enemy” by Ex Deputy
NSA Arvind Gupta &
journalist Rajesh Gupta,
Kapoor noted the NSCS’s
growing role despite re-
sistance from traditional
ministries. Discussion at
Vivekananda Interna-
tional Foundation em-
phasized a shift from
purely military concerns
to a broader view of na-
tional security.
Agencies
,VODPDEDG
At least 13 people were
killed and 31 injured in a
blast in Pakistan’s Balo-
chistan province on
Tuesday, officials con-
firmed. Waseem Baig,
media coordinator for the
provincial health minis-
try, warned the death toll
could rise as some in-
jured remain critical. The
explosion took place near
a political gathering at
Shahwani Stadium in
Quetta, with police sus-
pecting a suicide bomb-
ing. Authorities have
launched an investiga-
tion to determine the
cause and identify the at-
tackers. Rescue teams
and security forces re-
sponded quickly, secur-
ing the area and provid-
ing medical aid.
Trade Tensions
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TRUMP GREETS CHINA, RUSSIA, NORTH KOREA
LEADERS BUT ACCUSES THEM OF CONSPIRACY
Washington: President Donald Trump sent his warm-
est regards to the leaders of China, Russia, and North
Korea. The pleasantries, though, came with a twist
— in the very same breath, he accused Xi Jinping, Vladimir
Putin and Kim Jong Un of conspiring against the United
States as the trio gathered at a massive military parade in
Beijing on Wednesday. Though the grand display of missiles
and marching troops may have been capped by the release
of 80,000 doves into the skies of the Chinese capital, the
American president suggested he saw something altogether
more sinister behind the spectacle. “May President Xi and the
wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of
celebration,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
PRESIDENT XI HAILS CHINA’S RISE, UNVEILS
ADVANCED WEAPONS IN MILITARY PARADE
Beijing: President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that
the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is "unstop-
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time some of its brand-new weapons, including hypersonic,
laser and long-range ballistic missiles. Addressing an impres-
sive parade to
commemorate the
80th anniversary
of China's victory
against Japanese
aggression in World
War II, Xi said, "the
Chinese nation is
never intimidated
by any bullies and
always forges ahead," in a veiled dig at US President Donald
Trump’s tariff threats. "History cautions us that humanity
rises and falls together," he said. He called on the People's
Liberation Army (PLA) to provide strategic support for
national rejuvenation and make greater contributions to world
peace and development. The Chinese military displayed in
the parade some of its most advanced military hardware in
an apparent show of strength to the world, especially the US.
Xi, who heads the Central Military Commission (CMC), the
overall high command of the PLA, asked the Chinese military
to build itself into a world-class force and resolutely safeguard
national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. China is the
second-largest defence spender after US with annual budget
for this year is USD 250 billion. Besides the military hardware,
the parade also showcased China's diplomatic power.
COURT BLOCKS
TRUMP’S
DEPORTATION BID
Washington:
A federal
appeals court
on Wednesday dealt
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to President Donald
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US Court of Appeals
for the 5th Circuit ruled
that the Alien Enemies
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as the United States
teetered on the brink of
war with France, does
not apply to the case
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tion’s argument that the
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ROAD SAFETY
Awareness among youth is key
to safer roads: Diya Kumari
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
ajasthan?s ?Surak-
shit Sadak Marg?
(SUSMA) drive,
the country?s largest youth-
led road safety initiative, has
entered the India and Asia
Book of Records, with over
2 lakh students participating
across 19 districts. Launched
on Aug 11 and running till
Sept 15, it aims to train 2.5
lakh students as ?Road safety
Ambassadors? to inspect
roads, monitor traffic com-
pliance, & spread aware-
ness. Deputy CM Diya Ku-
mari attended a programme
at Maharani College, stress-
ing that road safety is every
citizen?s duty & pledging to
join field inspections. She
said, ?To ensure better traffic
and cleaner cities, we must
follow rules, inspire others,
and take responsibility as
citizens. Together, let?s build
a safe, clean, and aware Ra-
jasthan.? Key feats of the
road safety drive include
2.51L students trained, over
6,000 helmets distributed,
model stretches in 19 dists,
traffic awareness drives.
Deputy CM Diya Kumari hands over a helmet to a young girl during a
programme organised under the ?Safe Roadways (SUSMA) Campaign?
launched by the PWD in Jaipur on Wednesday.
R
08
Responsibility is the bridge between
personal growth and collective harmony.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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Climate Talk
Union Minister
for Environment,
Bhupender Yadav
meets veteran actor
Jackie Shroff in New
Delhi on Wednesday.
Yadav posted on X
saying, ? We had a very
engaging discussion
on environmental
consciousness and the
challenges climate
change poses. Deeply
impressed by the work
Shri Shroff is doing
for the ?Ek Ped Maa Ke
Naam? campaign and
his efforts towards a
greener future.?
CM approves `69 crore
for APMC development
l 12 state agri markets to see devp
works worth more than ` 43.87 crore
l Farmers to benefit as facilities in
agriculture markets are expanded
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
In a significant step to
strengthen the agricul-
tural sector and empower
farmers, CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma has approved
over Rs 69 crore for de-
velopment works in Ag-
ricultural Produce Mar-
ket Committees (AP-
MCs) across Rajasthan.
Approximately Rs
43.87 cr will be utilized
for developmental pro-
jects in 12 APMCs, in-
cluding Sojat City, Chau-
hatan, Didwana, Jaitaran,
Bari Sadri, Dag, Ajmer
(Fruits & Vegetables),
Balotra, Keshoraipatan,
Hindaun City, Bhagat Ki
Kothi, and Ajmer
(Grains). An additional
Rs 25.95 cr has been
sanctioned for infrastruc-
ture upgrades in Jhalara-
patan, Jalore, Sikar, Bi-
kaner (Grains), Jaipur
(Grains & Fruits & Veg-
etables), Muhana, Pugal
Road (Grains), Bikaner,
and Madanganj-Kis-
hangarh (Ajmer).
The funds will support
construction of market
yards, internal roads, and
electrical works, enhanc-
ing operational efficiency
and facilities for farmers.
With this investment, th
state govt aims to mod-
ernize APMCs, ensuring
a farmer-friendly and ef-
ficient agriculture mar-
keting ecosystem.
Rs 43.87 cr approved
for three-year
development of 12
market committees,
including Sojat City,
Chauhatan, Didwana,
and Ajmer
APMC FACILITIES TO IMPROVE, BOOSTING
FARMER SERVICES ACROSS RAJASTHAN
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved
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People will not forgive disrespect
to mothers: Union Min Shekhawat
Ravi Katara
Bharatpur
Union Culture and Tour-
ism Minister Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat on
Tuesday reviewed herit-
age conservation issues,
including Deeg Jal Mahal
and Bayana Fort, drain-
age planning to prevent
monsoon waterlogging,
and matters concerning
the NCR region. During a
day-long visit, he attend-
ed a condolence meeting,
met BJP workers, and in-
teracted with district of-
ficials at the Circuit
House. Addressing party
workers, he highlighted
the ?double-engine gov-
ernment? in Rajasthan
and the vital role of work-
ers in strengthening it.
Shekhawat stressed that
heritage preservation re-
mains a top government
priority, with a DPR for
Deeg Jal Mahal under
preparation. Reacting to
recent remarks against
PM Modi?s mother, he
said, ?Respecting moth-
ers is integral to our cul-
ture. Rivers, cows, and
the earth are regarded as
mothers; abusing them is
the gravest insult, and
people will not forgive it.?
8QLRQ0LQLVWHUIRU7RXULVPDQG&XOWXUH*DMHQGUD6LQJK6KHNKDZDWEHLQJZDUPO\ZHOFRPHGE\
party workers and local residents during his visit to Bharatpur on Wednesday.
First India Bureau
Bengaluru/Jaipur
Former CM Ashok Ge-
hlot visited Bengaluru?s
Nagarathpet, the site of a
recent fire tragedy that
claimed five Rajasthanis?
lives. He met the victims?
families, offered condo-
lences, and assured full
support from the Ra-
jasthan government.
?Rajasthanis living any-
where should feel that the
state is always with them
in times of sorrow,? he
said. Gehlot also ex-
pressed grief over the
death of Bhawaraj Ra-
jpurohit, Bengaluru Ra-
jpurohit Sangh president,
and conveyed condo-
lences by phone. He paid
tribute to Hansraj Pirgal,
critically injured in a
road accident involving a
delivery rider, highlight-
ing pressures on gig
workers and urging com-
panies to adopt fair sys-
tems. Criticising ?Gaon
Chalo, Shahar Chalo?, he
said earlier drives ?
?Prashasan Shehron ke
Sang? and ?Prashasan
Gaon ke Sang? ? had ef-
fectively delivered ser-
vices and land deeds,
urging continuity over
rebranding.
Gehlot: State stands
with Rajasthanis
during difficult times
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First India Bureau
Jodhpur
Former CM Vasundhara
Raje visited Jodhpur, of-
fered prayers at Lal Sa-
gar, Bada Ramdwara,
and Jugal Jodi Baba
Ramdev Temples, met
RSS leaders including
Mohan Bhagwat, inter-
acted with SI candidates
assuring fair probe, and
paid condolences at Mu-
hami Baba Farmhouse
and Minister Rawat?s
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closely inspects the location in
Bengaluru on Wednesday.
LS Speaker Om Birla addresses during the 11th Dr L M Singhvi
Memorial Lecture held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla emphasised the ur-
gent need for public dis-
course and dialogue
among stakeholders to
uphold human dignity
through timely justice,
noting obstacles within
legal and administrative
systems that delay jus-
tice. Speaking at the
11th Dr. L. M. Singhvi
Memorial Lecture in
New Delhi on ?Human
Dignity as the Soul of
the Constitution: Judi-
cial Reflections in the
21st Century,? he high-
lighted the Constitu-
tion?s principles of hu-
manity, equality, justice,
socio-economic rights,
and freedoms, with spe-
cial emphasis on human
dignity. He stressed col-
laboration among the
judiciary, executive,
and legislature to ensure
speedy justice, praised
scholars strengthening
democratic institutions,
and acknowledged on-
going legal reforms. Re-
flecting on Dr. L.M.
Singhvi?s legacy as a
jurist, diplomat, writer,
and poet, he noted Sin-
ghvi?s contributions to
Indian democracy, cul-
ture, knowledge, and
constitutional develop-
ment globally. Chief
Justice of India B. R.
Gavai also addressed
the gathering.
Human dignity
and citizen
rights must
guide our laws; judiciary,
legislature, and executive
must work together to
ensure timely justice.
OM BIRLA, LOK SABHA SPEAKER
Under CM Bhajan
Lal?s leadership,
Rajasthan is
committed to strong road
development, with PWD
ensuring transparency, quality,
and timely execution.
DIYA KUMARI, DY CHIEF MINISTER
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FILE
Awareness among youth is key
to safer roads: Diya Kumari
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
ajasthan?s ?Surak-
shit Sadak Marg?
(SUSMA) drive,
the country?s largest youth-
led road safety initiative, has
entered the India and Asia
Book of Records, with over
2 lakh students participating
across 19 districts. Launched
on Aug 11 and running till
Sept 15, it aims to train 2.5
lakh students as ?Road safety
Ambassadors? to inspect
roads, monitor traffic com-
pliance, & spread aware-
ness. Deputy CM Diya Ku-
mari attended a programme
at Maharani College, stress-
ing that road safety is every
citizen?s duty & pledging to
join field inspections. She
said, ?To ensure better traffic
and cleaner cities, we must
follow rules, inspire others,
and take responsibility as
citizens. Together, let?s build
a safe, clean, and aware Ra-
jasthan.? Key feats of the
road safety drive include
2.51L students trained, over
6,000 helmets distributed,
model stretches in 19 dists,
traffic awareness drives.
Deputy CM Diya Kumari hands over a helmet to a young girl during a
programme organised under the ?Safe Roadways (SUSMA) Campaign?
launched by the PWD in Jaipur on Wednesday.
R
08
Responsibility is the bridge between
personal growth and collective harmony.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/006/2025-27Jaipur, Thursday | September 4, 2025 ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLD
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Climate Talk
Union Minister
for Environment,
Bhupender Yadav
meets veteran actor
Jackie Shroff in New
Delhi on Wednesday.
Yadav posted on X
saying, ? We had a very
engaging discussion
on environmental
consciousness and the
challenges climate
change poses. Deeply
impressed by the work
Shri Shroff is doing
for the ?Ek Ped Maa Ke
Naam? campaign and
his efforts towards a
greener future.?
CM approves `69 crore
for APMC development
l 12 state agri markets to see devp
works worth more than ` 43.87 crore
l Farmers to benefit as facilities in
agriculture markets are expanded
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
In a significant step to
strengthen the agricul-
tural sector and empower
farmers, CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma has approved
over Rs 69 crore for de-
velopment works in Ag-
ricultural Produce Mar-
ket Committees (AP-
MCs) across Rajasthan.
Approximately Rs
43.87 cr will be utilized
for developmental pro-
jects in 12 APMCs, in-
cluding Sojat City, Chau-
hatan, Didwana, Jaitaran,
Bari Sadri, Dag, Ajmer
(Fruits & Vegetables),
Balotra, Keshoraipatan,
Hindaun City, Bhagat Ki
Kothi, and Ajmer
(Grains). An additional
Rs 25.95 cr has been
sanctioned for infrastruc-
ture upgrades in Jhalara-
patan, Jalore, Sikar, Bi-
kaner (Grains), Jaipur
(Grains & Fruits & Veg-
etables), Muhana, Pugal
Road (Grains), Bikaner,
and Madanganj-Kis-
hangarh (Ajmer).
The funds will support
construction of market
yards, internal roads, and
electrical works, enhanc-
ing operational efficiency
and facilities for farmers.
With this investment, th
state govt aims to mod-
ernize APMCs, ensuring
a farmer-friendly and ef-
ficient agriculture mar-
keting ecosystem.
Rs 43.87 cr approved
for three-year
development of 12
market committees,
including Sojat City,
Chauhatan, Didwana,
and Ajmer
APMC FACILITIES TO IMPROVE, BOOSTING
FARMER SERVICES ACROSS RAJASTHAN
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved
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People will not forgive disrespect
to mothers: Union Min Shekhawat
Ravi Katara
Bharatpur
Union Culture and Tour-
ism Minister Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat on
Tuesday reviewed herit-
age conservation issues,
including Deeg Jal Mahal
and Bayana Fort, drain-
age planning to prevent
monsoon waterlogging,
and matters concerning
the NCR region. During a
day-long visit, he attend-
ed a condolence meeting,
met BJP workers, and in-
teracted with district of-
ficials at the Circuit
House. Addressing party
workers, he highlighted
the ?double-engine gov-
ernment? in Rajasthan
and the vital role of work-
ers in strengthening it.
Shekhawat stressed that
heritage preservation re-
mains a top government
priority, with a DPR for
Deeg Jal Mahal under
preparation. Reacting to
recent remarks against
PM Modi?s mother, he
said, ?Respecting moth-
ers is integral to our cul-
ture. Rivers, cows, and
the earth are regarded as
mothers; abusing them is
the gravest insult, and
people will not forgive it.?
8QLRQ0LQLVWHUIRU7RXULVPDQG&XOWXUH*DMHQGUD6LQJK6KHNKDZDWEHLQJZDUPO\ZHOFRPHGE\
party workers and local residents during his visit to Bharatpur on Wednesday.
First India Bureau
Bengaluru/Jaipur
Former CM Ashok Ge-
hlot visited Bengaluru?s
Nagarathpet, the site of a
recent fire tragedy that
claimed five Rajasthanis?
lives. He met the victims?
families, offered condo-
lences, and assured full
support from the Ra-
jasthan government.
?Rajasthanis living any-
where should feel that the
state is always with them
in times of sorrow,? he
said. Gehlot also ex-
pressed grief over the
death of Bhawaraj Ra-
jpurohit, Bengaluru Ra-
jpurohit Sangh president,
and conveyed condo-
lences by phone. He paid
tribute to Hansraj Pirgal,
critically injured in a
road accident involving a
delivery rider, highlight-
ing pressures on gig
workers and urging com-
panies to adopt fair sys-
tems. Criticising ?Gaon
Chalo, Shahar Chalo?, he
said earlier drives ?
?Prashasan Shehron ke
Sang? and ?Prashasan
Gaon ke Sang? ? had ef-
fectively delivered ser-
vices and land deeds,
urging continuity over
rebranding.
Gehlot: State stands
with Rajasthanis
during difficult times
(IIRUWVZLOOHQVXUHMXVWLFHIRUDOO6,
FDQGLGDWHVDVVHUWV9DVXQGKDUD5DMH
Justice, equality, and reforms need collective effort: Birla
First India Bureau
Jodhpur
Former CM Vasundhara
Raje visited Jodhpur, of-
fered prayers at Lal Sa-
gar, Bada Ramdwara,
and Jugal Jodi Baba
Ramdev Temples, met
RSS leaders including
Mohan Bhagwat, inter-
acted with SI candidates
assuring fair probe, and
paid condolences at Mu-
hami Baba Farmhouse
and Minister Rawat?s
residence.
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closely inspects the location in
Bengaluru on Wednesday.
LS Speaker Om Birla addresses during the 11th Dr L M Singhvi
Memorial Lecture held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla emphasised the ur-
gent need for public dis-
course and dialogue
among stakeholders to
uphold human dignity
through timely justice,
noting obstacles within
legal and administrative
systems that delay jus-
tice. Speaking at the
11th Dr. L. M. Singhvi
Memorial Lecture in
New Delhi on ?Human
Dignity as the Soul of
the Constitution: Judi-
cial Reflections in the
21st Century,? he high-
lighted the Constitu-
tion?s principles of hu-
manity, equality, justice,
socio-economic rights,
and freedoms, with spe-
cial emphasis on human
dignity. He stressed col-
laboration among the
judiciary, executive,
and legislature to ensure
speedy justice, praised
scholars strengthening
democratic institutions,
and acknowledged on-
going legal reforms. Re-
flecting on Dr. L.M.
Singhvi?s legacy as a
jurist, diplomat, writer,
and poet, he noted Sin-
ghvi?s contributions to
Indian democracy, cul-
ture, knowledge, and
constitutional develop-
ment globally. Chief
Justice of India B. R.
Gavai also addressed
the gathering.
Human dignity
and citizen
rights must
guide our laws; judiciary,
legislature, and executive
must work together to
ensure timely justice.
OM BIRLA, LOK SABHA SPEAKER
Under CM Bhajan
Lal?s leadership,
Rajasthan is
committed to strong road
development, with PWD
ensuring transparency, quality,
and timely execution.
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RALLY FOR VISION AWARENESS
BSR celebrated Eye Donation
Awareness Fortnight with a vibrant
rally, featuring 200 NCC cadets from all
service wings, marching proudly as the
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t just 30, Keylyn
Trajano had al-
ready lived a life
that many only
dream of. Born
and raised in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Arab-
Spanish-Filipino parents, her sto-
ry was as diverse as her roots. At
12, her family moved to Southeast
Asia after her mother’s cancer di-
agnosis, where they established a
business in construction and land
development.
Academically gifted, Keylyn
pursued a degree in Mass Media
Communication and later a mas-
ter’s in Public Relations and Me-
dia Marketing. Yet, her heart
pulled her toward the world of
lights and glamour. “I started dur-
ing middle school when a design-
er spotted me at a mall and en-
couraged me to join competi-
tions,” she recalled. That moment
opened the door to a 12-year ca-
reer spanning runways, maga-
zines, events, TV shows and films.
Her biggest milestone came re-
cently when she won the prestig-
ious title of “Universal Woman –
Universal Voice 2025.” Reflect-
ing on her journey, she said, “It
was the best and the worst—the
best because it restored my faith
in humanity as we shared our sto-
ries across cultures; the worst be-
cause of the pressure and sleepless
nights. But in the end, it was all
worth it. God brought me to where
I belong.” Keylyn credited her
family, mentors, and friends for
keeping her grounded. “There
were times I wanted to quit, but
their encouragement kept me
moving,” she admitted.
Her visit to India, especially
Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace at Dr
Jagdeesh Chandra’s resi-
dence, was unforget-
table. She described it as “a fairy-
tale experience—majestic, magi-
cal and queenly. Even JC Coffee
became my everyday go-to.”
Looking ahead, she envi-
sioned herself as a mentor for
the next generation, determined
to pass on wisdom
from her journey.
Her message to
aspiring youth
was simple yet
powerful:
“Keep trying,
keep learning.
Embrace your
uniqueness—
because dreams
have no limits.”
Keylyn Trajano, Universal Woman from Arabia, shared her inspiring
journey with City First, reflecting on her 12-year modelling career,
international experiences and the lessons she learned along the way!
KEYLYN TRAJANO ON GLOBAL EXPERIENCES,
INCLUSIVITY AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION
Mitali
Dusad
[email protected]
A
MUKESH KIRADOO
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
RALLY FOR VISION AWARENESS
BSR celebrated Eye Donation
Awareness Fortnight with a vibrant
rally, featuring 200 NCC cadets from all
service wings, marching proudly as the
Rajasthan Police Band set the rhythm. P11
09
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E
t just 30, Keylyn
Trajano had al-
ready lived a life
that many only
dream of. Born
and raised in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Arab-
Spanish-Filipino parents, her sto-
ry was as diverse as her roots. At
12, her family moved to Southeast
Asia after her mother’s cancer di-
agnosis, where they established a
business in construction and land
development.
Academically gifted, Keylyn
pursued a degree in Mass Media
Communication and later a mas-
ter’s in Public Relations and Me-
dia Marketing. Yet, her heart
pulled her toward the world of
lights and glamour. “I started dur-
ing middle school when a design-
er spotted me at a mall and en-
couraged me to join competi-
tions,” she recalled. That moment
opened the door to a 12-year ca-
reer spanning runways, maga-
zines, events, TV shows and films.
Her biggest milestone came re-
cently when she won the prestig-
ious title of “Universal Woman –
Universal Voice 2025.” Reflect-
ing on her journey, she said, “It
was the best and the worst—the
best because it restored my faith
in humanity as we shared our sto-
ries across cultures; the worst be-
cause of the pressure and sleepless
nights. But in the end, it was all
worth it. God brought me to where
I belong.” Keylyn credited her
family, mentors, and friends for
keeping her grounded. “There
were times I wanted to quit, but
their encouragement kept me
moving,” she admitted.
Her visit to India, especially
Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace at Dr
Jagdeesh Chandra’s resi-
dence, was unforget-
table. She described it as “a fairy-
tale experience—majestic, magi-
cal and queenly. Even JC Coffee
became my everyday go-to.”
Looking ahead, she envi-
sioned herself as a mentor for
the next generation, determined
to pass on wisdom
from her journey.
Her message to
aspiring youth
was simple yet
powerful:
“Keep trying,
keep learning.
Embrace your
uniqueness—
because dreams
have no limits.”
Keylyn Trajano, Universal Woman from Arabia, shared her inspiring
journey with City First, reflecting on her 12-year modelling career,
international experiences and the lessons she learned along the way!
KEYLYN TRAJANO ON GLOBAL EXPERIENCES,
INCLUSIVITY AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION
Mitali
Dusad
[email protected]
A
MUKESH KIRADOO
bout
four
stu-
dents in
every
class-
room will have a lan-
guage or attention disor-
der. While some of these
students will have an of-
ficial diagnosis of devel-
opmental language disor-
der (DLD) or attention-
deficit hyperactivity dis-
order (ADHD), others
will be ?hiding in plain
sight?. These students
may often be in trouble
for acting out, undera-
chieving or not attending
school.
In our new study, we
interviewed 59 students
with DLD and/or ADHD
about their experiences
of Year 10 English. This
is the only subject all
Australian students must
do from the first year of
schooling to Year 12.
And it plays a key role in
their success at school
and beyond it.
Students in our study
reported some of their
teachers talk too much.
Why is this a problem?
What can teachers do in-
stead?
WHAT ARE DLD AND
ADHD?
About two students in
every classroom of 30
will have DLD. This is a
lifelong disorder that af-
fects language compre-
hension and expression.
People with DLD find it
more difficult to say what
they mean and to under-
stand others.
About one or two stu-
dents per classroom will
have ADHD. This can
include difficulties with
focusing attention, fol-
lowing detailed instruc-
tions and self control.
It is also possible for
students to have both
DLD and ADHD.
While schools are le-
gally required to remove
learning barriers for stu-
dents with disability, stu-
dents first need to be
identified as needing this
support. Research shows
students with less visible
disabilities, such as DLD
and ADHD, are more
likely to fly under the ra-
dar of schools and so do
not get the help they
need.
OUR STUDY
As part of a broader pro-
ject on accessible assess-
ment, in 2022, we re-
cruited more than 200
students from three
Queensland public high
schools. Through testing,
we identified a subgroup
of 59 students with
likely language
and/or attention
disorders.
The stu-
dents
were
all
between 13 and 15.
About half identified as
female and half as male.
Students were taught by
26 different teachers. Al-
most three quarters of
students (71%) in the
sample had not previ-
ously been identified as
having difficulty with
either language or atten-
tion.
All 59 students partici-
pated in individual inter-
views, which included
questions about their
classroom experiences.
DO YOU THINK SOME
TEACHERS TALK TOO
MUCH?
Research shows remov-
ing unnecessary com-
plexity from classroom
teaching is really impor-
tant when helping stu-
dents learn, especially if
they already have issues
with language and infor-
mation processing.
More than two thirds
of participants (69%) in
our study said some of
their teachers talk too
much. Eight responded
with a forceful ?YES!?
Importantly, students
also described the effect
of too much teacher talk
? including when teach-
ers ?go off topic? ? on
their ability to sustain fo-
cus, attention and en-
gagement.
As Gareth explained:
[The] ones that are just
like talking and not doing
anything, I?ll just zone
out and don?t do any-
thing.
Bella noted:
Yes. Uh, uh, my brain
leaves the room.
Another
student, Pip-
py, told us
that once
be-
hind,
i t
is difficult to re-engage:
I just think, well, like
when my teacher?s talk-
ing, I, my brain kind of,
it gets like really slow,
and I have to think back
about, ?Oh, they just said
those words, what do
those mean?? And then
I?m like, 'Okay, I?m
catching up?. And then
she?s already like gone
all the way down like al-
ready explained so much
more. I?ve like missed
that ?cause I was trying
to focus on what she was
just explaining before.
WHAT ELSE HAPPENS
WHEN TEACHERS
TALK TOO MUCH?
To learn more about the
impact of too much
teacher talk, we showed
students an iPad and
asked them to choose
which options on the dis-
play applied to them.
The most popular re-
sponse was students be-
gin thinking of other
things. The next most
popular responses were
their brain shut down
and/or they talked to the
person next to them. Al-
though no student select-
ed ?I get up to mischief?
as a standalone choice,
four did select ?all
of the above?.
These responses re-
flect what happens when
working memory ? the
memory system that pro-
vides a kind of ?mental
jotting pad storing infor-
mation necessary for
everyday activities? ? is
overloaded. When this
occurs, brains really do
?leave the room?.
WHAT CAN TEACHERS
DO INSTEAD?
There is no precise figure
when it comes to the
amount a teacher should
talk, but a good rule of
thumb is around one
quarter of the lesson.
This allows time for ac-
tive questioning and
feedback, and for the
completion of activities.
It also reduces student
passivity and is less ex-
hausting for the teacher.
Just as important as
the proportion of teacher
talk is how easy it is to
understand them.
Students in our study
said ?excellent? teachers
used simple words and
would ?go through?
things several times in
different ways. They
also said excellent teach-
ers did not go too fast
and paused to allow stu-
dents to process what
had been said. They
would also regularly
check in with students
during the lesson to see
if they understood what
they needed to do.
Though it might be as-
sumed teachers are al-
ready using these simple
strategies, our findings
suggest otherwise. We
asked students about 16
evidenced-based teach-
ing practices that are all
needed to support lan-
guage and information
processing.
Their responses sug-
gest there is inconsistent
or ineffective use of
these important practic-
es.
For example, nearly
three in five students
said teachers rarely or
only sometimes listed
what students needed to
do on the board. Almost
one in four said their
teacher did not consist-
ently check-in with
them using verbal
prompts to support at-
tention.
WHAT CAN WE DO
NOW?
We know language pro-
cessing, attention and
working memory are
particular areas of diffi-
culty for students with
DLD and or ADHD.
But these differences
do not mean lower aca-
demic achievement is a
natural or inevitable out-
come.
Instead, given the
prevalence of students in
these two groups, it
means everyday teach-
ing must be accessible to
them. And in doing so, it
will also make teaching
more accessible to eve-
ryone in the classroom.
In a previous study in
our broader project, we
found targeted profes-
sional learning can help
teachers make their
teaching more accessi-
ble, including talking
less and more simply.
Our future research
will look at how we help
teachers adopt these
strategies and reach
teachers in regional and
remote schools so all
students can benefit.
SOURCE:
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STRATEGIES
EFFECTIVE TEACHING
Haley
Tancredi
Lecturer (Inclusive
Education), Queensland
University of Technology
Callula
Killingly
Postdoctoral Research
Fellow, Centre for
Inclusive Education,
Queensland University
of Technology
Linda J.
Graham
Professor and Director
of the Centre for
Inclusive Education,
Queensland University
of Technology
A
four
stu-
dents in
every
class-
room will have a lan-
guage or attention disor-
der. While some of these
students will have an of-
ficial diagnosis of devel-
opmental language disor-
der (DLD) or attention-
deficit hyperactivity dis-
order (ADHD), others
will be ?hiding in plain
sight?. These students
may often be in trouble
for acting out, undera-
chieving or not attending
school.
In our new study, we
interviewed 59 students
with DLD and/or ADHD
about their experiences
of Year 10 English. This
is the only subject all
Australian students must
do from the first year of
schooling to Year 12.
And it plays a key role in
their success at school
and beyond it.
Students in our study
reported some of their
teachers talk too much.
Why is this a problem?
What can teachers do in-
stead?
WHAT ARE DLD AND
ADHD?
About two students in
every classroom of 30
will have DLD. This is a
lifelong disorder that af-
fects language compre-
hension and expression.
People with DLD find it
more difficult to say what
they mean and to under-
stand others.
About one or two stu-
dents per classroom will
have ADHD. This can
include difficulties with
focusing attention, fol-
lowing detailed instruc-
tions and self control.
It is also possible for
students to have both
DLD and ADHD.
While schools are le-
gally required to remove
learning barriers for stu-
dents with disability, stu-
dents first need to be
identified as needing this
support. Research shows
students with less visible
disabilities, such as DLD
and ADHD, are more
likely to fly under the ra-
dar of schools and so do
not get the help they
need.
OUR STUDY
As part of a broader pro-
ject on accessible assess-
ment, in 2022, we re-
cruited more than 200
students from three
Queensland public high
schools. Through testing,
we identified a subgroup
of 59 students with
likely language
and/or attention
disorders.
The stu-
dents
were
all
between 13 and 15.
About half identified as
female and half as male.
Students were taught by
26 different teachers. Al-
most three quarters of
students (71%) in the
sample had not previ-
ously been identified as
having difficulty with
either language or atten-
tion.
All 59 students partici-
pated in individual inter-
views, which included
questions about their
classroom experiences.
DO YOU THINK SOME
TEACHERS TALK TOO
MUCH?
Research shows remov-
ing unnecessary com-
plexity from classroom
teaching is really impor-
tant when helping stu-
dents learn, especially if
they already have issues
with language and infor-
mation processing.
More than two thirds
of participants (69%) in
our study said some of
their teachers talk too
much. Eight responded
with a forceful ?YES!?
Importantly, students
also described the effect
of too much teacher talk
? including when teach-
ers ?go off topic? ? on
their ability to sustain fo-
cus, attention and en-
gagement.
As Gareth explained:
[The] ones that are just
like talking and not doing
anything, I?ll just zone
out and don?t do any-
thing.
Bella noted:
Yes. Uh, uh, my brain
leaves the room.
Another
student, Pip-
py, told us
that once
be-
hind,
i t
is difficult to re-engage:
I just think, well, like
when my teacher?s talk-
ing, I, my brain kind of,
it gets like really slow,
and I have to think back
about, ?Oh, they just said
those words, what do
those mean?? And then
I?m like, 'Okay, I?m
catching up?. And then
she?s already like gone
all the way down like al-
ready explained so much
more. I?ve like missed
that ?cause I was trying
to focus on what she was
just explaining before.
WHAT ELSE HAPPENS
WHEN TEACHERS
TALK TOO MUCH?
To learn more about the
impact of too much
teacher talk, we showed
students an iPad and
asked them to choose
which options on the dis-
play applied to them.
The most popular re-
sponse was students be-
gin thinking of other
things. The next most
popular responses were
their brain shut down
and/or they talked to the
person next to them. Al-
though no student select-
ed ?I get up to mischief?
as a standalone choice,
four did select ?all
of the above?.
These responses re-
flect what happens when
working memory ? the
memory system that pro-
vides a kind of ?mental
jotting pad storing infor-
mation necessary for
everyday activities? ? is
overloaded. When this
occurs, brains really do
?leave the room?.
WHAT CAN TEACHERS
DO INSTEAD?
There is no precise figure
when it comes to the
amount a teacher should
talk, but a good rule of
thumb is around one
quarter of the lesson.
This allows time for ac-
tive questioning and
feedback, and for the
completion of activities.
It also reduces student
passivity and is less ex-
hausting for the teacher.
Just as important as
the proportion of teacher
talk is how easy it is to
understand them.
Students in our study
said ?excellent? teachers
used simple words and
would ?go through?
things several times in
different ways. They
also said excellent teach-
ers did not go too fast
and paused to allow stu-
dents to process what
had been said. They
would also regularly
check in with students
during the lesson to see
if they understood what
they needed to do.
Though it might be as-
sumed teachers are al-
ready using these simple
strategies, our findings
suggest otherwise. We
asked students about 16
evidenced-based teach-
ing practices that are all
needed to support lan-
guage and information
processing.
Their responses sug-
gest there is inconsistent
or ineffective use of
these important practic-
es.
For example, nearly
three in five students
said teachers rarely or
only sometimes listed
what students needed to
do on the board. Almost
one in four said their
teacher did not consist-
ently check-in with
them using verbal
prompts to support at-
tention.
WHAT CAN WE DO
NOW?
We know language pro-
cessing, attention and
working memory are
particular areas of diffi-
culty for students with
DLD and or ADHD.
But these differences
do not mean lower aca-
demic achievement is a
natural or inevitable out-
come.
Instead, given the
prevalence of students in
these two groups, it
means everyday teach-
ing must be accessible to
them. And in doing so, it
will also make teaching
more accessible to eve-
ryone in the classroom.
In a previous study in
our broader project, we
found targeted profes-
sional learning can help
teachers make their
teaching more accessi-
ble, including talking
less and more simply.
Our future research
will look at how we help
teachers adopt these
strategies and reach
teachers in regional and
remote schools so all
students can benefit.
SOURCE:
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STRATEGIES
EFFECTIVE TEACHING
Haley
Tancredi
Lecturer (Inclusive
Education), Queensland
University of Technology
Callula
Killingly
Postdoctoral Research
Fellow, Centre for
Inclusive Education,
Queensland University
of Technology
Linda J.
Graham
Professor and Director
of the Centre for
Inclusive Education,
Queensland University
of Technology
A
BSR marked Eye Dona-
tion Awareness Fort-
night with a grand rally,
symbolizing hope and
social responsibility on
Wednesday. Over 200 NCC cadets
from the Army, Navy, and Air Force
wings marched under their officers’
guidance, with the Rajasthan Police
Band adding fervour. Flagged off by
DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma at Choti
Chaupad, the march culminated at
Hawa Mahal, where EBSR President
BL Sharma administered the Eye Do-
nation Pledge Oath. Eminent support-
ers including LP Kothari, SC Mehta,
RS Bhandari, Govind Gurbani, Shonu
Jain, and Usha Bapna, joined, rein-
forcing eye donation as a legacy of
vision.
—City First
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nessed an even-
ing of strategy,
suspense, and cel-
ebration as Suvrat
and Tanya hosted
the much-anticipated Traitors
event held recently at the scenic
Omkanta Farms. Blending intel-
lect, camaraderie, and entertain-
ment, the night unfolded into an
unforgettable experience for
Jaipur’s elite circle.
The grandeur of Omkanta
Farms, generously provided by Raj
Bansal, created the perfect back-
drop for a game steeped in wit,
deception, and loyalty. From the
décor to the hospitality, every de-
tail reflected the hosts’ efforts to
craft an atmosphere of intrigue and
festivity.
The guest list sparkled with
prominent names, including Youth
Icon Rishee Miglani, Wrickie An-
grish, Ashima Parnami, Siddharth
Sharma, Ratika & Richa, and Kavi-
ta Chauhan & Nimit, along with
many other distinguished person-
alities. Their lively presence and
enthusiastic participation elevated
the evening into an extraordinary
affair.
As the game progressed, alli-
ances shifted, strategies collided,
and whispers of betrayal kept the
audience captivated. Just as it
seemed the traitors would seize vic-
tory, a dramatic turn of events saw
the common people outwit them,
clinching a thrilling triumph marked
by teamwork and resilience.
The evening concluded with
laughter, cheers, and heartfelt con-
versations, leaving Jaipur with
cherished memories of a night
where minds met, friendships
strengthened, and the spirit of com-
munity prevailed.
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night with a grand rally,
symbolizing hope and
social responsibility on
Wednesday. Over 200 NCC cadets
from the Army, Navy, and Air Force
wings marched under their officers’
guidance, with the Rajasthan Police
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DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma at Choti
Chaupad, the march culminated at
Hawa Mahal, where EBSR President
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nation Pledge Oath. Eminent support-
ers including LP Kothari, SC Mehta,
RS Bhandari, Govind Gurbani, Shonu
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suspense, and cel-
ebration as Suvrat
and Tanya hosted
the much-anticipated Traitors
event held recently at the scenic
Omkanta Farms. Blending intel-
lect, camaraderie, and entertain-
ment, the night unfolded into an
unforgettable experience for
Jaipur’s elite circle.
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Farms, generously provided by Raj
Bansal, created the perfect back-
drop for a game steeped in wit,
deception, and loyalty. From the
décor to the hospitality, every de-
tail reflected the hosts’ efforts to
craft an atmosphere of intrigue and
festivity.
The guest list sparkled with
prominent names, including Youth
Icon Rishee Miglani, Wrickie An-
grish, Ashima Parnami, Siddharth
Sharma, Ratika & Richa, and Kavi-
ta Chauhan & Nimit, along with
many other distinguished person-
alities. Their lively presence and
enthusiastic participation elevated
the evening into an extraordinary
affair.
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ances shifted, strategies collided,
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audience captivated. Just as it
seemed the traitors would seize vic-
tory, a dramatic turn of events saw
the common people outwit them,
clinching a thrilling triumph marked
by teamwork and resilience.
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laughter, cheers, and heartfelt con-
versations, leaving Jaipur with
cherished memories of a night
where minds met, friendships
strengthened, and the spirit of com-
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Backbone of Growth
he Indian
Chamber of
Commerce
(ICC) hosted
the Rajasthan
MSME Samvad at Hotel No-
votel, Jaipur, on Wednesday.
Supported by the Ministry of
MSME, the session focused
on the importance of innova-
tion, scalability, and sustaina-
bility in strengthening the
MSME sector.
The inaugural session, titled
“Reinventing and Scaling Up
MSMEs in Rajasthan: Navi-
gating Towards Viksit Bharat,”
was attended by Dr Jayshree
Periwal, ICC Rajasthan State
Council & Chairperson, Dr
Jayshree Periwal of Jayshree
Periwal Group of Schools, and
Jai Krishan Jajoo, Co-Chair-
person, ICC Rajasthan State
Council & Chairman, Shub-
hashish Group of Companies,
Dr KL Jain, President of Ra-
jasthan Chamber of Com-
merce and Industry, Reno Raj,
General Manager, Bureau of
Investment Promotion, Gov-
ernment of Rajasthan, KK
Gupta, Director, Resurgent
India Limited, Amit Kumar
Aggarwal, Chairman MSME
Council Federation of Ra-
jasthan Trade and Industry and
Debmalya Banerjee, Regional
Director, ICC.
Dr Jayshree Periwal em-
phasised, “MSMEs are the
backbone of our heritage and
growth. With the right support
from policymakers, banks,
and the insurance sector, Ra-
jasthan’s entrepreneurial spirit
can drive India toward becom-
ing a developed nation.”
In his address, Jai Krishna
Jajoo added, “MSMEs repre-
sent 40-50% of India’s work-
force, and their growth is vital
for the nation’s industrial ad-
vancement. Rajasthan is lead-
ing the way as India’s premier
hub for MSME growth.”
The event featured sessions
on ‘Strengthening Rajasthan’s
MSME Ecosystem’ and a
panel discussion on ‘Unlock-
ing Capital: Navigating the
SME IPO Journey in Ra-
jasthan.’ Debmalya Banerjee,
Regional Director, ICC, high-
lighted ICC’s role in fostering
industry-govt partnerships
and creating opportunities.
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tion of Ra-
jasthan Do-
mestic Travel
Mart (RDTM) 2025
Stakeholders’ Meet was
held at ITC Rajputana,
Jaipur on Wednesday. Or-
ganised jointly by the
Federation of Hospitality
and Tourism of Rajasthan
(FHTR) and the Depart-
ment of Tourism, Gov-
ernment of Rajasthan, the
event brought together
industry experts, leaders,
and representatives from
tourism and hospitality
sectors to discuss the fu-
ture of Rajasthan’s tour-
ism industry.
Rajesh Yadav, Princi-
pal Secretary, Depart-
ment of Tourism, Ra-
jasthan, emphasised,
“Rajasthan ranks fifth
among tourist prefer-
ences. The state govern-
ment has implemented
special schemes to pro-
mote tourism, and now is
the time to promote rural
tourism and encourage
the younger generation
to join hands in shaping
Rajasthan’s future tour-
ism landscape.”
CA Virendra S Shekha-
wat, Secretary of FHTR,
emphasised that FHTR is
Rajasthan’s apex tourism
body, advocating policies
and promoting the state’s
diverse tourism products.
Kuldeep Singh Chan-
dela, President of FHTR,
added, “The tourism fra-
ternity is like a family,
and we need research in-
stitutes to educate stu-
dents and raise aware-
ness. Rajasthan’s tourism
has already reached new
heights through interna-
tional promotions and
roadshows.”
Rukmani Riar, Com-
missioner, Department of
Tourism, Rajasthan,
shared, “Between 2019
and 2025, the tourism
sector’s contribution to
GDP increased by 20%,
and expenditure grew by
9%. It is time to position
RDTM on the global
stage.”
The RDTM 2025 will
be held in Jaipur from
September 12-14, 2025.
With over 240 national
buyers and 280 Ra-
jasthan-based sellers par-
ticipating in the previous
edition.
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Rajasthan MSME Samvad: A Step Towards Reinventing and Scaling Up MSMEs for Viksit Bharat
Backbone of Growth
he Indian
Chamber of
Commerce
(ICC) hosted
the Rajasthan
MSME Samvad at Hotel No-
votel, Jaipur, on Wednesday.
Supported by the Ministry of
MSME, the session focused
on the importance of innova-
tion, scalability, and sustaina-
bility in strengthening the
MSME sector.
The inaugural session, titled
“Reinventing and Scaling Up
MSMEs in Rajasthan: Navi-
gating Towards Viksit Bharat,”
was attended by Dr Jayshree
Periwal, ICC Rajasthan State
Council & Chairperson, Dr
Jayshree Periwal of Jayshree
Periwal Group of Schools, and
Jai Krishan Jajoo, Co-Chair-
person, ICC Rajasthan State
Council & Chairman, Shub-
hashish Group of Companies,
Dr KL Jain, President of Ra-
jasthan Chamber of Com-
merce and Industry, Reno Raj,
General Manager, Bureau of
Investment Promotion, Gov-
ernment of Rajasthan, KK
Gupta, Director, Resurgent
India Limited, Amit Kumar
Aggarwal, Chairman MSME
Council Federation of Ra-
jasthan Trade and Industry and
Debmalya Banerjee, Regional
Director, ICC.
Dr Jayshree Periwal em-
phasised, “MSMEs are the
backbone of our heritage and
growth. With the right support
from policymakers, banks,
and the insurance sector, Ra-
jasthan’s entrepreneurial spirit
can drive India toward becom-
ing a developed nation.”
In his address, Jai Krishna
Jajoo added, “MSMEs repre-
sent 40-50% of India’s work-
force, and their growth is vital
for the nation’s industrial ad-
vancement. Rajasthan is lead-
ing the way as India’s premier
hub for MSME growth.”
The event featured sessions
on ‘Strengthening Rajasthan’s
MSME Ecosystem’ and a
panel discussion on ‘Unlock-
ing Capital: Navigating the
SME IPO Journey in Ra-
jasthan.’ Debmalya Banerjee,
Regional Director, ICC, high-
lighted ICC’s role in fostering
industry-govt partnerships
and creating opportunities.
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he fifth edi-
tion of Ra-
jasthan Do-
mestic Travel
Mart (RDTM) 2025
Stakeholders’ Meet was
held at ITC Rajputana,
Jaipur on Wednesday. Or-
ganised jointly by the
Federation of Hospitality
and Tourism of Rajasthan
(FHTR) and the Depart-
ment of Tourism, Gov-
ernment of Rajasthan, the
event brought together
industry experts, leaders,
and representatives from
tourism and hospitality
sectors to discuss the fu-
ture of Rajasthan’s tour-
ism industry.
Rajesh Yadav, Princi-
pal Secretary, Depart-
ment of Tourism, Ra-
jasthan, emphasised,
“Rajasthan ranks fifth
among tourist prefer-
ences. The state govern-
ment has implemented
special schemes to pro-
mote tourism, and now is
the time to promote rural
tourism and encourage
the younger generation
to join hands in shaping
Rajasthan’s future tour-
ism landscape.”
CA Virendra S Shekha-
wat, Secretary of FHTR,
emphasised that FHTR is
Rajasthan’s apex tourism
body, advocating policies
and promoting the state’s
diverse tourism products.
Kuldeep Singh Chan-
dela, President of FHTR,
added, “The tourism fra-
ternity is like a family,
and we need research in-
stitutes to educate stu-
dents and raise aware-
ness. Rajasthan’s tourism
has already reached new
heights through interna-
tional promotions and
roadshows.”
Rukmani Riar, Com-
missioner, Department of
Tourism, Rajasthan,
shared, “Between 2019
and 2025, the tourism
sector’s contribution to
GDP increased by 20%,
and expenditure grew by
9%. It is time to position
RDTM on the global
stage.”
The RDTM 2025 will
be held in Jaipur from
September 12-14, 2025.
With over 240 national
buyers and 280 Ra-
jasthan-based sellers par-
ticipating in the previous
edition.
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NAIM KHAN
Divya
Kanwaliya
[email protected]
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