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JP NADDA ON 3-DAY VISIT TO JODHPUR
Nadda to attend annual RSS meeting, chaired by Mohan Bhagwat
Rajeev Gaur
Jodhpur
nion Health
Minister & BJP
National Presi-
dent JP Nadda arrived in
Jodhpur, the Sun City, on
Thursday where he was
given a grand welcome.
CM Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma personally received
him at the airport. Sev-
eral senior BJP leaders
were present on the occa-
sion, including Minister
Jogaram Patel, BJP State
President Madan Ra-
thore, MLAs Devendra
Joshi and Babu Singh
Rathore. Jodhpur District
BJP President Rajendra
Paliwal and Tribhuvan
Singh also warmly wel-
comed Nadda at the air-
port, while Mayor Vanita
Seth was also in atten-
dance. During his Jodh-
pur visit, JP Nadda will
take part in RSS National
Coordination Meeting,
chaired by RSS Chief
Mohan Bhagwat, from
September 5-7 at the
Adarsh Defence and
Sports Academy campus
near Lal Sagar.
The key RSS meeting
will deliberate on several
key issues concerning
coordination between the
Sangh and the BJP. After
receiving JP Nadda in
Jodhpur, CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma reached Jaipur.
Union Health Minister & BJP National President JP Nadda being
welcomed by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, in Jodhpur, on Thursday.
The RSS will begin its
3-day Akhil Bharatiya
Samanvay Baithak in
Jodhpur from today
U
IN BRIEF
Guyanese President
Irfaan Ali wins 2nd term
Georgetown: Guyanese
President Irfaan
Ali claimed
2nd
five-year term
in office, even
as official final
results of general election
are yet to be published.
Nepal bans Fb, YouTube,
X, 23 other SM platforms
Kathmandu: KP Sharma
Oli government on Thurs-
day banned 26 social me-
dia platforms, including
Facebook, X, Instagram,
YouTube, citing failure to
meet deadline with their
registration requirements.
Trump links India tariffs
with Ukraine war in SC
New York: Trump sub-
mits appeal in
SC justifying
sweeping tariffs
on India & said
that it was cru-
cial aspect for bid to pause
Russia-Ukraine
conflict.
Bihar polls may be held
in 2-3 phases in Nov
Patna: The ECI may an-
nounce Bihar elections in
October after the updated
voter list under SIR exer-
cise is published. Voting
likely to take place in 2-3
phases in November, after
Chhath Puja, sources said.
Electoral rolls: Plea seeks
FIR against Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi: A complaint
in Delhi court
seeks an FIR
against Sonia
Gandhi for al-
legedly joining
voter rolls 3 years before
getting Indian citizenship.
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Team India’s iconic leg-
spinner Amit Mishra has
announced his retirement
from professional cricket
after a career of over 25
years. Mishra said the de-
cision was taken due to
repeated injuries, feels
that younger generations
should be given an op-
portunity to rise on the
big stage. He added that
25 years of my life in
cricket have been noth-
ing short of memorable.
ACB nabs WCD
Dy Dir, 1 more
for taking bribe
India’s iconic
leg-spinner
Mishra retires
from cricketSC flags ‘illegal tree
felling’ after videos
show timber logs
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The Supreme Court on
Thursday expressed con-
cern over visuals show-
ing large quantities of
timber being swept away
in floodwaters, suggest-
ing that the incident “pri-
ma facie” points to “ille-
gal felling of the trees
going on up the hills.”
A bench of CJI BR Ga-
vai and Justice Vinod
Chandran issued notices
to Centre, NDMA, Min-
istries of Environment,
Jal Shakti & Road Trans-
port, NHAI, and states of
Himachal, Uttarakhand,
Punjab, as well as J&K.
“We have seen unprece-
dented landslides and the
floods in Uttarakhand,
Himachal and Punjab.
From reports, it is no-
ticed that in flood, a huge
amount of wood was
flowing along. Prima fa-
cie, it appears that there
has been illegal felling of
trees. Thus, issue notice
to respondents. Returna-
ble in 2 weeks,” SC said.
Satyanarayan
Nawariya
Hariom
Rawat
1934—2025
GST REFORM HISTORIC, WILL BRING RELIEF TO
COMMON MAN, SAYS CM BHAJAN LAL SHARMA
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday
described the GST Council’s decision to reduce
tax slabs as a historic reform, saying it will bring
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upcoming Diwali special. Speaking to media, Sharma
thanked PM Narendra Modi for the decision. He said it
was a landmark move in GST reforms.
CM DIRECTS MINS TO TAKE STOCK OF RAIN
AFFECTED AREAS IN THEIR CONSTITUENCIES
The Rajasthan government has escalated relief
and rescue operations across areas impacted
by excessive rainfall. CM Sharma has issued
VSHFLnFLQVWUXFWLRQVWRDOO0HPEHUVRIWKH/HJLVODWLYH
Assembly to conduct intensive inspections in their re-
spective constituencies on September 5, 6 and 7, aim-
ing to provide immediate relief to the affected public.
RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 7 | ISSUE NO. 90 | PAGES 12 | `3.00 Rajasthan’s Own English Newspaper
Jaipur, Friday | September 5, 2025ÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDHAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY
INDIA-SINGAPORE SHINE TOGETHER!
Singapore is an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy: PM Modi
First India Bureau
New Delhi
India and Singapore on
Thursday unveiled a road-
map to expand their com-
prehensive strategic part-
nership with PM Naren-
dra Modi and Singaporean
PM Lawrence Wong un-
derlining the need to bol-
ster the ties to navigate the
current geopolitical turbu-
lence in world. India-Sin-
gapore relations go far
beyond diplomacy, Modi
said in Wong’s presence.
PM Modi posted on X,
“India is delighted to
welcome Prime Minister
Wong. This visit is spe-
cial because it is his first
visit to India after assum-
ing office as Singapore’s
Prime Minister, it comes
when our nations mark
60 years of diplomatic
relations. Our talks cov-
ered ways to deepen In-
dia-Singapore Compre-
hensive Strategic Part-
nership. PM Wong and I
discussed ways to deepen
these linkages. Other top-
ics included technology,
semiconductors, defence,
skill development, water
resources, green shipping
and many more.”
P5
PM Narendra Modi with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence
Wong during joint press statement after meeting, on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Singaporean Prime Minister
Lawrence Wong, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, on Thursday.
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LAWRENCE WONG, SINGAPOREAN PRIME MINISTER
Modi, EU leaders discuss FTA
& Ukraine war in joint telecon
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL%UXVVHOV
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi held joint tele-
phone call with President
of the European Council
Antonio Costa and Presi-
dent of the European
Commission Ursula von
der Leyen on Thursday.
The leaders underlined
the role of the India-EU
Strategic Partnership in
jointly addressing global
issues, fostering stability,
and promoting a rules-
based order for mutual
prosperity. The leaders
also welcomed progress
in bilateral relations in
key sectors such as trade,
technology, investment,
innovation, sustainabili-
ty, defence, security and
supply chain resilience,
and reaffirmed the shared
commitment for an early
conclusion of the India-
EU FTA negotiations and
implementation of the
IMEEC corridor. PM
Modi invited 2 also lead-
ers to India. The leaders
also exchanged views on
regional and global is-
sues of mutual interest,
including efforts to bring
end to conflict in Ukraine.
Modi reiterated India’s
consistent support for
peaceful resolution of
conflict, early restoration
of peace and stability.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen & European
Council
President Antonio Costa in conversation with Indian
Prime Minister Narendra Modi over joint phone call, on Thursday.
WONG SUPPORTS INDIA
AMID TRUMP TARIFFS
Wong called his na-
tion’s ties with India
“important”, while
pointing to “great uncertain-
ty and turbulence” in world.
Although Lawrence did not
name any country, it is clear
that Trump’s tariff threats
have pushed the world into
an era of “uncertainty.”
INDIA AND SINGAPORE
SIGN 5 AGREEMENTS
India and Singapore
on Thursday signed
5 agreements on
Civil Aviation, Space, Skill
Development & Green and
Digital shipping corridor. An
agreement on digital asset
innovation between the RBI
and the Monetary Authority
of Singapore is one of them.
DOUBLE DOSE FOR
INDIA’S SUPPORT AND
GROWTH: PM MODI
HAILS GST REFORMS
PM Modi on Thursday described GST 2.0 as ‘double
dose’ of support and growth, adding 5 advantages to
economy: a simpler tax system, improved quality of
life, increased consumption and growth, enhanced ease of
doing business to attract investment and create jobs, stron-
ger cooperative federalism to drive India’s development.
Supreme Court seeks response
from Centre and states over
rampant illegal tree felling
in the Himalayan region.
Giorgio Armani, stalwart
of Milan ready-to-wear
who revolutionised
fashion with unstructured
looks, died at 91 due to
an age-related illness on
7KXUVGD\j:LWKLQnQLWH
sorrow, we announce
the passing of our crea-
tor, founder and tireless
driving force: Giorgio
Armani,” the fashion
house said. Known as
“Re Giorgio” or King
Giorgio, Armani was
known for Italian style
and elegance, running
a company that turned
over 2.3 bn euros a year.
GIORGIO ARMANI,
ITALIAN FASHION
MOGUL NO MORE
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds joint telephone call with
the Presidents of European Council and European Commission
First India Bureau
,PSKDO1HZ'HOKL
The Centre and the Ma-
nipur government have
finalised new agreement
with Kuki-Zo groups, re-
affirming the state’s ter-
ritorial integrity ahead of
PM Modi’s likely visit in
the second week of Sep-
tember—his first since
ethnic violence between
the Meiteis and Kukis
erupted in May 2023.
The agreement was
signed on Thursday dur-
ing discussions in New
Delhi, with a key provi-
sion being the reopening
of National Highway-2,
which will allow unre-
stricted movement of
commuters and essential
goods. Kuki-Zo Council
(KZC) has pledged to
work with security forces
to ensure peace along this
critical route. This devel-
opment follows several
meetings between Minis-
try of Home Affairs led
by Amit Shah and KZC
representatives.
Additionally, tripartite
Suspension of Opera-
tions (SoO) agreement
has been revised. The
pact includes renegotiat-
ed ground rules that will
be in place for next year.
Ahead of Modi’s visit to
Manipur, Kukis agree to
reopen Nat’l Highway-2
Union Home Minister Amit Shah
$ULI0DQVRRUL
Jhalawar
Acting on instructions of
ACB Headquarters, the
ACB Kota unit on Thurs-
day arrested Satyanaray-
an Nawariya, Deputy
Director, Women and
Child Development Of-
ficer, Jhalawar and Hari-
om Rawat, Additional
Administrative Officer,
Office of Assistant Di-
rector, Women Empow-
erment Department, Jhal-
awar red-handed while
taking bribe of ` 10,000
in lieu of approving the
payment of bills.
Tremors felt in Delhi,
J&K; epicenter in Af
New Delhi: Earthquake
tremors were felt in Delhi-
NCR and other parts of
north India, including
Jammu and Kashmir, on
Thursday night after a
quake of magnitude 5.8
hit southern Afghanistan.
Nadda to attend annual RSS meeting, chaired by Mohan Bhagwat
Rajeev Gaur
Jodhpur
nion Health
Minister & BJP
National Presi-
dent JP Nadda arrived in
Jodhpur, the Sun City, on
Thursday where he was
given a grand welcome.
CM Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma personally received
him at the airport. Sev-
eral senior BJP leaders
were present on the occa-
sion, including Minister
Jogaram Patel, BJP State
President Madan Ra-
thore, MLAs Devendra
Joshi and Babu Singh
Rathore. Jodhpur District
BJP President Rajendra
Paliwal and Tribhuvan
Singh also warmly wel-
comed Nadda at the air-
port, while Mayor Vanita
Seth was also in atten-
dance. During his Jodh-
pur visit, JP Nadda will
take part in RSS National
Coordination Meeting,
chaired by RSS Chief
Mohan Bhagwat, from
September 5-7 at the
Adarsh Defence and
Sports Academy campus
near Lal Sagar.
The key RSS meeting
will deliberate on several
key issues concerning
coordination between the
Sangh and the BJP. After
receiving JP Nadda in
Jodhpur, CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma reached Jaipur.
Union Health Minister & BJP National President JP Nadda being
welcomed by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, in Jodhpur, on Thursday.
The RSS will begin its
3-day Akhil Bharatiya
Samanvay Baithak in
Jodhpur from today
U
IN BRIEF
Guyanese President
Irfaan Ali wins 2nd term
Georgetown: Guyanese
President Irfaan
Ali claimed
2nd
five-year term
in office, even
as official final
results of general election
are yet to be published.
Nepal bans Fb, YouTube,
X, 23 other SM platforms
Kathmandu: KP Sharma
Oli government on Thurs-
day banned 26 social me-
dia platforms, including
Facebook, X, Instagram,
YouTube, citing failure to
meet deadline with their
registration requirements.
Trump links India tariffs
with Ukraine war in SC
New York: Trump sub-
mits appeal in
SC justifying
sweeping tariffs
on India & said
that it was cru-
cial aspect for bid to pause
Russia-Ukraine
conflict.
Bihar polls may be held
in 2-3 phases in Nov
Patna: The ECI may an-
nounce Bihar elections in
October after the updated
voter list under SIR exer-
cise is published. Voting
likely to take place in 2-3
phases in November, after
Chhath Puja, sources said.
Electoral rolls: Plea seeks
FIR against Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi: A complaint
in Delhi court
seeks an FIR
against Sonia
Gandhi for al-
legedly joining
voter rolls 3 years before
getting Indian citizenship.
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Team India’s iconic leg-
spinner Amit Mishra has
announced his retirement
from professional cricket
after a career of over 25
years. Mishra said the de-
cision was taken due to
repeated injuries, feels
that younger generations
should be given an op-
portunity to rise on the
big stage. He added that
25 years of my life in
cricket have been noth-
ing short of memorable.
ACB nabs WCD
Dy Dir, 1 more
for taking bribe
India’s iconic
leg-spinner
Mishra retires
from cricketSC flags ‘illegal tree
felling’ after videos
show timber logs
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The Supreme Court on
Thursday expressed con-
cern over visuals show-
ing large quantities of
timber being swept away
in floodwaters, suggest-
ing that the incident “pri-
ma facie” points to “ille-
gal felling of the trees
going on up the hills.”
A bench of CJI BR Ga-
vai and Justice Vinod
Chandran issued notices
to Centre, NDMA, Min-
istries of Environment,
Jal Shakti & Road Trans-
port, NHAI, and states of
Himachal, Uttarakhand,
Punjab, as well as J&K.
“We have seen unprece-
dented landslides and the
floods in Uttarakhand,
Himachal and Punjab.
From reports, it is no-
ticed that in flood, a huge
amount of wood was
flowing along. Prima fa-
cie, it appears that there
has been illegal felling of
trees. Thus, issue notice
to respondents. Returna-
ble in 2 weeks,” SC said.
Satyanarayan
Nawariya
Hariom
Rawat
1934—2025
GST REFORM HISTORIC, WILL BRING RELIEF TO
COMMON MAN, SAYS CM BHAJAN LAL SHARMA
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday
described the GST Council’s decision to reduce
tax slabs as a historic reform, saying it will bring
VLJQLnFDQWUHOLHIWRWKHFRPPRQPDQDQGPDNHWKH
upcoming Diwali special. Speaking to media, Sharma
thanked PM Narendra Modi for the decision. He said it
was a landmark move in GST reforms.
CM DIRECTS MINS TO TAKE STOCK OF RAIN
AFFECTED AREAS IN THEIR CONSTITUENCIES
The Rajasthan government has escalated relief
and rescue operations across areas impacted
by excessive rainfall. CM Sharma has issued
VSHFLnFLQVWUXFWLRQVWRDOO0HPEHUVRIWKH/HJLVODWLYH
Assembly to conduct intensive inspections in their re-
spective constituencies on September 5, 6 and 7, aim-
ing to provide immediate relief to the affected public.
RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 7 | ISSUE NO. 90 | PAGES 12 | `3.00 Rajasthan’s Own English Newspaper
Jaipur, Friday | September 5, 2025ÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDHAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY
INDIA-SINGAPORE SHINE TOGETHER!
Singapore is an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy: PM Modi
First India Bureau
New Delhi
India and Singapore on
Thursday unveiled a road-
map to expand their com-
prehensive strategic part-
nership with PM Naren-
dra Modi and Singaporean
PM Lawrence Wong un-
derlining the need to bol-
ster the ties to navigate the
current geopolitical turbu-
lence in world. India-Sin-
gapore relations go far
beyond diplomacy, Modi
said in Wong’s presence.
PM Modi posted on X,
“India is delighted to
welcome Prime Minister
Wong. This visit is spe-
cial because it is his first
visit to India after assum-
ing office as Singapore’s
Prime Minister, it comes
when our nations mark
60 years of diplomatic
relations. Our talks cov-
ered ways to deepen In-
dia-Singapore Compre-
hensive Strategic Part-
nership. PM Wong and I
discussed ways to deepen
these linkages. Other top-
ics included technology,
semiconductors, defence,
skill development, water
resources, green shipping
and many more.”
P5
PM Narendra Modi with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence
Wong during joint press statement after meeting, on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Singaporean Prime Minister
Lawrence Wong, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, on Thursday.
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NARENDRA MODI, INDIAN PRIME MINISTER
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LAWRENCE WONG, SINGAPOREAN PRIME MINISTER
Modi, EU leaders discuss FTA
& Ukraine war in joint telecon
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL%UXVVHOV
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi held joint tele-
phone call with President
of the European Council
Antonio Costa and Presi-
dent of the European
Commission Ursula von
der Leyen on Thursday.
The leaders underlined
the role of the India-EU
Strategic Partnership in
jointly addressing global
issues, fostering stability,
and promoting a rules-
based order for mutual
prosperity. The leaders
also welcomed progress
in bilateral relations in
key sectors such as trade,
technology, investment,
innovation, sustainabili-
ty, defence, security and
supply chain resilience,
and reaffirmed the shared
commitment for an early
conclusion of the India-
EU FTA negotiations and
implementation of the
IMEEC corridor. PM
Modi invited 2 also lead-
ers to India. The leaders
also exchanged views on
regional and global is-
sues of mutual interest,
including efforts to bring
end to conflict in Ukraine.
Modi reiterated India’s
consistent support for
peaceful resolution of
conflict, early restoration
of peace and stability.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen & European
Council
President Antonio Costa in conversation with Indian
Prime Minister Narendra Modi over joint phone call, on Thursday.
WONG SUPPORTS INDIA
AMID TRUMP TARIFFS
Wong called his na-
tion’s ties with India
“important”, while
pointing to “great uncertain-
ty and turbulence” in world.
Although Lawrence did not
name any country, it is clear
that Trump’s tariff threats
have pushed the world into
an era of “uncertainty.”
INDIA AND SINGAPORE
SIGN 5 AGREEMENTS
India and Singapore
on Thursday signed
5 agreements on
Civil Aviation, Space, Skill
Development & Green and
Digital shipping corridor. An
agreement on digital asset
innovation between the RBI
and the Monetary Authority
of Singapore is one of them.
DOUBLE DOSE FOR
INDIA’S SUPPORT AND
GROWTH: PM MODI
HAILS GST REFORMS
PM Modi on Thursday described GST 2.0 as ‘double
dose’ of support and growth, adding 5 advantages to
economy: a simpler tax system, improved quality of
life, increased consumption and growth, enhanced ease of
doing business to attract investment and create jobs, stron-
ger cooperative federalism to drive India’s development.
Supreme Court seeks response
from Centre and states over
rampant illegal tree felling
in the Himalayan region.
Giorgio Armani, stalwart
of Milan ready-to-wear
who revolutionised
fashion with unstructured
looks, died at 91 due to
an age-related illness on
7KXUVGD\j:LWKLQnQLWH
sorrow, we announce
the passing of our crea-
tor, founder and tireless
driving force: Giorgio
Armani,” the fashion
house said. Known as
“Re Giorgio” or King
Giorgio, Armani was
known for Italian style
and elegance, running
a company that turned
over 2.3 bn euros a year.
GIORGIO ARMANI,
ITALIAN FASHION
MOGUL NO MORE
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds joint telephone call with
the Presidents of European Council and European Commission
First India Bureau
,PSKDO1HZ'HOKL
The Centre and the Ma-
nipur government have
finalised new agreement
with Kuki-Zo groups, re-
affirming the state’s ter-
ritorial integrity ahead of
PM Modi’s likely visit in
the second week of Sep-
tember—his first since
ethnic violence between
the Meiteis and Kukis
erupted in May 2023.
The agreement was
signed on Thursday dur-
ing discussions in New
Delhi, with a key provi-
sion being the reopening
of National Highway-2,
which will allow unre-
stricted movement of
commuters and essential
goods. Kuki-Zo Council
(KZC) has pledged to
work with security forces
to ensure peace along this
critical route. This devel-
opment follows several
meetings between Minis-
try of Home Affairs led
by Amit Shah and KZC
representatives.
Additionally, tripartite
Suspension of Opera-
tions (SoO) agreement
has been revised. The
pact includes renegotiat-
ed ground rules that will
be in place for next year.
Ahead of Modi’s visit to
Manipur, Kukis agree to
reopen Nat’l Highway-2
Union Home Minister Amit Shah
$ULI0DQVRRUL
Jhalawar
Acting on instructions of
ACB Headquarters, the
ACB Kota unit on Thurs-
day arrested Satyanaray-
an Nawariya, Deputy
Director, Women and
Child Development Of-
ficer, Jhalawar and Hari-
om Rawat, Additional
Administrative Officer,
Office of Assistant Di-
rector, Women Empow-
erment Department, Jhal-
awar red-handed while
taking bribe of ` 10,000
in lieu of approving the
payment of bills.
Tremors felt in Delhi,
J&K; epicenter in Af
New Delhi: Earthquake
tremors were felt in Delhi-
NCR and other parts of
north India, including
Jammu and Kashmir, on
Thursday night after a
quake of magnitude 5.8
hit southern Afghanistan.
Suryaveer Singh Tanwar
Jaisalmer
A wave of unrest has
gripped Dangri village in
Jaisalmer district follow-
ing the murder of a farmer,
Khet Singh, who was at-
tacked with sharp weapons
after allegedly confronting
individuals engaged in il-
legal deer poaching. The
incident, which occurred
on the night of September
2, triggered widespread
protests, and heavy police
deployment in the region.
The issue was resolved af-
ter a three hr meeting with
an agreement between the
administration and repre-
sentatives of the villagers.
According to police,
Khet Singh was sleeping
in his field when he was
attacked by assailants. he
was found injured by vil-
lagers in the morning.
Rushed to Fatehgarh
Hospital and later re-
ferred to Barmer, he suc-
cumbed to his injuries
during transit. Police said
Singh was targeted for
opposing deer poaching.
The incident triggered
widespread unrest. By
Wednesday evening, vio-
lence erupted as mobs
torched four shops, in-
cluding a tyre-tube store,
and later set ablaze a
dumper belonging to an
accused. Curfew-like
conditions prevailed,
with senior officials, in-
cluding District Collec-
tor Pratap Singh and SP
Abhishek Shivhare, on-
site to monitor the situa-
tion. Three suspects—
Ladu Khan, Alam Khan,
and Khete Khan were
detained, and their vehi-
cle seized.
Protests swelled under
a “Dangri Chalo” call,
drawing hundreds from
Barmer and Jaisalmer.
Demonstrators demand
edremoval of alleged en-
croachments by the ac-
cused. Former MLA
Sang Singh Bhati, ex-
BJP leader Swaroop Sin-
gh Khara, and VHP ac-
tivists joined the talks.
Tensions peaked on
Thursday when protest-
ers clashed with police
near a mosque, prompt-
ing baton charges.
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The deteriorating drain-
age system at Jaipur’s
Sawai Man Singh (SMS)
Hospital has triggered
high-level administrative
action, following wide-
spread public outcry and
patient hardship during
recent rainfall. The issue
came to the forefront af-
ter extensive waterlog-
ging disrupted hospital
operations, prompting
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma to issue im-
mediate directives for
on-site inspections by
senior officials.
Heavy rainfall ex-
posed severe flaws in
SMS Hospital’s drain-
age, forcing patients to
wade through knee-deep
water for treatment. Poor
coordination between
hospital administration,
JDA, and the municipal
corporation worsened the
crisis. After CM inter-
vened, sending Principal
Health Secretary Gayatri
Rathore and later Medi-
cal Education Secretary
Ambrish Kumar for in-
spections. Kumar found
blocked drains, shops
over sewer lines, and
glaring negligence.
Expressing dissatis-
faction, he ordered im-
mediate fixes and warned
of strict action, stressing
patient safety.
Review meeting ex-
posed administrative
gaps, with only a few of-
ficers present despite
many being designated.
Flooded areas near Ban-
gar, Charak, and Dhan-
wantari buildings high-
lighted patient suffering,
as families waited in wa-
ter for medicines. The
crisis underscores SMS
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for structural reforms.
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Three crushed to death in
boulder collapse, 1 hurt
First India Bureau
Alwar
A tragic incident unfold-
ed in the Kala Ghata hills
of Raghunathgarh, in Al-
war district, where a
large boulder collapsed
on four youths who had
gone to graze goats.
Three of them died on the
spot, while one sustained
serious injuries and was
rushed to the hospital.
The deceased have
been identified as Sha-
keel (25), Bhabbal (30),
and Zuber (25). The in-
jured - Zahid is currently
undergoing treatment at
Alwar Hospital and re-
mains in critical condi-
tion. Locals acted swiftly,
summoning a JCB ma-
chine to clear the rubble
and retrieve the bodies.
Cops freeze drug trafficker’s assets
First India Bureau
Barmer
In a major crackdown on
drug trafficking, Barmer
police froze assets worth
Rs 28.20 lakh belonging
to notorious trafficker
Chimaram Jat of Mukne
ka Tala, Leelsar. Acting
under Section 68F(2) of
the NDPS Act, Chohtan
SHO Rajuram executed
the operation on SP Nar-
endra Singh Meena’s di-
rections. Chimaram, a
listed criminal with 15
cases, including seven
drug-related, also faced a
Rs 1 lakh reward for
evading arrest. Officials
said Barmer police have
frozen nearly Rs 5 crore
assets of six traffickers in
the past week.
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12-year-old tribal
girl killed in
leopard attackJaipur Dairy wins Global
Innovation Award 2025
First India Bureau
6LURKL
After a 12-year-old girl
died on the spot after a
leopard attacked her
throat near Rohida Jod
Uttameshwar Mahadev
in Sirohi on Wednesday
night, a young man from
Boribuj was also attacked
by a leopard but villagers
came to his rescue. The
deceased tribal girl has
been identified as Vima-
la. Continuous move-
ment of a leopard near
Dhanari and two consec-
utive attacks have led to
outrage and panic among
the villagers in the area.
Dinesh Kasana
-DLSXU
Jaipur Dairy has been se-
lected for the Dairy In-
novation Award 2025 to
be presented by the Inter-
national Dairy Federa-
tion (IDF) at the World
Dairy Summit in Santia-
go, Chile, on October 21.
The award will be given
in the category of ‘sus-
tainable processing inno-
vation’ for setting up a
Zero Liquid Discharge
plant at Jaipur Dairy.
Officials said the plant
has enabled a daily sav-
ing of around 6.6 lakh
litres of water, making it
a first-of-its-kind innova-
tion in India’s dairy sec-
tor by Saras.
Following Jaipur’s ini-
tiative, Rajasthan Coop-
erative Dairy Federation
(RCDF) is now installing
ZLD plants across all
dairy unions in the state.
RCDF Managing Di-
rector Shruti Bhardwaj
and Jaipur Dairy MD
Manish Foujdar received
congratulatory messages
on recognition.
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citizen journalism in Jpr on Sept 6
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Six individuals died due
to drowning in Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur, Phagi and
Dausa. In Jaisalmer, two
minor girls died after
falling into a tank. They
were declared dead at the
hospital.
In Jodhpur, a person
died due to drowning in a
pond while bathing in
Melba village. The ad-
ministration began a
search operation on
Wednesday evening and
the Civil Defence team
found the body on Thurs-
day. In Dausa, Dinesh
Meena, 24, drowned in
the Nalawas Kachha
Dam area while bathing
in Moral river. In
Hindaun City, a young
man drowned in the Jagar
river while bathing. Po-
lice have warned people
against going near fast
flowing rivers but people
have been ignoring this
endangering their lives.
in Phagi, a woman died
after being swept away in
the Bandi river.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Jaipur will host a land-
mark event in the media
world, the Janpaksh
Mobile Journalism Con-
ference and Workshop
2025, organised by the
Dr Sahdev Chaudhary
Foundation on Septem-
ber 6, 2025. Led by
founder Virender Choud-
hary, it is Rajasthan’s
first major platform ded-
icated to mobile journal-
ism, digital reporting, &
citizen journalism, aimed
at empowering rural &
urban journalists alike.
The day-long confer-
ence at
Birla Auditorium will fea-
ture workshops on mobile
reporting, live streaming,
social media storytelling,
and mobile editing, along
with sessions on legal em-
powerment and digital
rights. Senior journalists
including Umashankar
Singh, Nazni Rizvi,
Arvind Kumar Chotiya,
Dinesh Bohra, Ashok
Shera, and Rohitash
Repswal will share in-
sights, while experts like
Rachit Jain (AI), Divya
Chandra (Boom), Vinay
Sultan (NewsPinch),
Mahendra Yadav (Black
& White Sach), and
Mandeep Poonia will en-
rich discussions.
The event will also
spotlight rural voices,
fact-checking, digital
ethics, and the future
role of AI in journalism,
offering networking and
collaboration opportuni-
ties for young media
professionals.
Jaisalmer
A wave of unrest has
gripped Dangri village in
Jaisalmer district follow-
ing the murder of a farmer,
Khet Singh, who was at-
tacked with sharp weapons
after allegedly confronting
individuals engaged in il-
legal deer poaching. The
incident, which occurred
on the night of September
2, triggered widespread
protests, and heavy police
deployment in the region.
The issue was resolved af-
ter a three hr meeting with
an agreement between the
administration and repre-
sentatives of the villagers.
According to police,
Khet Singh was sleeping
in his field when he was
attacked by assailants. he
was found injured by vil-
lagers in the morning.
Rushed to Fatehgarh
Hospital and later re-
ferred to Barmer, he suc-
cumbed to his injuries
during transit. Police said
Singh was targeted for
opposing deer poaching.
The incident triggered
widespread unrest. By
Wednesday evening, vio-
lence erupted as mobs
torched four shops, in-
cluding a tyre-tube store,
and later set ablaze a
dumper belonging to an
accused. Curfew-like
conditions prevailed,
with senior officials, in-
cluding District Collec-
tor Pratap Singh and SP
Abhishek Shivhare, on-
site to monitor the situa-
tion. Three suspects—
Ladu Khan, Alam Khan,
and Khete Khan were
detained, and their vehi-
cle seized.
Protests swelled under
a “Dangri Chalo” call,
drawing hundreds from
Barmer and Jaisalmer.
Demonstrators demand
edremoval of alleged en-
croachments by the ac-
cused. Former MLA
Sang Singh Bhati, ex-
BJP leader Swaroop Sin-
gh Khara, and VHP ac-
tivists joined the talks.
Tensions peaked on
Thursday when protest-
ers clashed with police
near a mosque, prompt-
ing baton charges.
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not be spared under any
circumstances.
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this incident underscores how
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criminal elements now feel.
ASHOK GEHLOT,
)250(5&05$-$67+$1
CM steps in as SMS Hospital drowns!
Vikas Sharma
-DLSXU
The deteriorating drain-
age system at Jaipur’s
Sawai Man Singh (SMS)
Hospital has triggered
high-level administrative
action, following wide-
spread public outcry and
patient hardship during
recent rainfall. The issue
came to the forefront af-
ter extensive waterlog-
ging disrupted hospital
operations, prompting
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma to issue im-
mediate directives for
on-site inspections by
senior officials.
Heavy rainfall ex-
posed severe flaws in
SMS Hospital’s drain-
age, forcing patients to
wade through knee-deep
water for treatment. Poor
coordination between
hospital administration,
JDA, and the municipal
corporation worsened the
crisis. After CM inter-
vened, sending Principal
Health Secretary Gayatri
Rathore and later Medi-
cal Education Secretary
Ambrish Kumar for in-
spections. Kumar found
blocked drains, shops
over sewer lines, and
glaring negligence.
Expressing dissatis-
faction, he ordered im-
mediate fixes and warned
of strict action, stressing
patient safety.
Review meeting ex-
posed administrative
gaps, with only a few of-
ficers present despite
many being designated.
Flooded areas near Ban-
gar, Charak, and Dhan-
wantari buildings high-
lighted patient suffering,
as families waited in wa-
ter for medicines. The
crisis underscores SMS
Hospital’s urgent need
for structural reforms.
CM SHARMA ORDERS DECISIVE ACTION AMID WATERLOGGING NIGHTMARE
Three crushed to death in
boulder collapse, 1 hurt
First India Bureau
Alwar
A tragic incident unfold-
ed in the Kala Ghata hills
of Raghunathgarh, in Al-
war district, where a
large boulder collapsed
on four youths who had
gone to graze goats.
Three of them died on the
spot, while one sustained
serious injuries and was
rushed to the hospital.
The deceased have
been identified as Sha-
keel (25), Bhabbal (30),
and Zuber (25). The in-
jured - Zahid is currently
undergoing treatment at
Alwar Hospital and re-
mains in critical condi-
tion. Locals acted swiftly,
summoning a JCB ma-
chine to clear the rubble
and retrieve the bodies.
Cops freeze drug trafficker’s assets
First India Bureau
Barmer
In a major crackdown on
drug trafficking, Barmer
police froze assets worth
Rs 28.20 lakh belonging
to notorious trafficker
Chimaram Jat of Mukne
ka Tala, Leelsar. Acting
under Section 68F(2) of
the NDPS Act, Chohtan
SHO Rajuram executed
the operation on SP Nar-
endra Singh Meena’s di-
rections. Chimaram, a
listed criminal with 15
cases, including seven
drug-related, also faced a
Rs 1 lakh reward for
evading arrest. Officials
said Barmer police have
frozen nearly Rs 5 crore
assets of six traffickers in
the past week.
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12-year-old tribal
girl killed in
leopard attackJaipur Dairy wins Global
Innovation Award 2025
First India Bureau
6LURKL
After a 12-year-old girl
died on the spot after a
leopard attacked her
throat near Rohida Jod
Uttameshwar Mahadev
in Sirohi on Wednesday
night, a young man from
Boribuj was also attacked
by a leopard but villagers
came to his rescue. The
deceased tribal girl has
been identified as Vima-
la. Continuous move-
ment of a leopard near
Dhanari and two consec-
utive attacks have led to
outrage and panic among
the villagers in the area.
Dinesh Kasana
-DLSXU
Jaipur Dairy has been se-
lected for the Dairy In-
novation Award 2025 to
be presented by the Inter-
national Dairy Federa-
tion (IDF) at the World
Dairy Summit in Santia-
go, Chile, on October 21.
The award will be given
in the category of ‘sus-
tainable processing inno-
vation’ for setting up a
Zero Liquid Discharge
plant at Jaipur Dairy.
Officials said the plant
has enabled a daily sav-
ing of around 6.6 lakh
litres of water, making it
a first-of-its-kind innova-
tion in India’s dairy sec-
tor by Saras.
Following Jaipur’s ini-
tiative, Rajasthan Coop-
erative Dairy Federation
(RCDF) is now installing
ZLD plants across all
dairy unions in the state.
RCDF Managing Di-
rector Shruti Bhardwaj
and Jaipur Dairy MD
Manish Foujdar received
congratulatory messages
on recognition.
'URZQLQJLQFLGHQWVFODLP
OLYHVDFURVV5DMDVWKDQJanpaksh’25: Conference on digital,
citizen journalism in Jpr on Sept 6
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Six individuals died due
to drowning in Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur, Phagi and
Dausa. In Jaisalmer, two
minor girls died after
falling into a tank. They
were declared dead at the
hospital.
In Jodhpur, a person
died due to drowning in a
pond while bathing in
Melba village. The ad-
ministration began a
search operation on
Wednesday evening and
the Civil Defence team
found the body on Thurs-
day. In Dausa, Dinesh
Meena, 24, drowned in
the Nalawas Kachha
Dam area while bathing
in Moral river. In
Hindaun City, a young
man drowned in the Jagar
river while bathing. Po-
lice have warned people
against going near fast
flowing rivers but people
have been ignoring this
endangering their lives.
in Phagi, a woman died
after being swept away in
the Bandi river.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Jaipur will host a land-
mark event in the media
world, the Janpaksh
Mobile Journalism Con-
ference and Workshop
2025, organised by the
Dr Sahdev Chaudhary
Foundation on Septem-
ber 6, 2025. Led by
founder Virender Choud-
hary, it is Rajasthan’s
first major platform ded-
icated to mobile journal-
ism, digital reporting, &
citizen journalism, aimed
at empowering rural &
urban journalists alike.
The day-long confer-
ence at
Birla Auditorium will fea-
ture workshops on mobile
reporting, live streaming,
social media storytelling,
and mobile editing, along
with sessions on legal em-
powerment and digital
rights. Senior journalists
including Umashankar
Singh, Nazni Rizvi,
Arvind Kumar Chotiya,
Dinesh Bohra, Ashok
Shera, and Rohitash
Repswal will share in-
sights, while experts like
Rachit Jain (AI), Divya
Chandra (Boom), Vinay
Sultan (NewsPinch),
Mahendra Yadav (Black
& White Sach), and
Mandeep Poonia will en-
rich discussions.
The event will also
spotlight rural voices,
fact-checking, digital
ethics, and the future
role of AI in journalism,
offering networking and
collaboration opportuni-
ties for young media
professionals.
GOVERNOR AT SHEKHAWATI UNIVERSITY
Pursue goals with discipline: Governor Bagade
Hukum Singh Shekhawat
Sikar
overnor Harib-
hau Bagade on
Thursday urged
students to shed ego and
fulfil their responsibilities
with the focus and deter-
mination exemplified by
Arjuna. Addressing a pro-
gramme at Pandit Deen-
dayal Upadhyaya Shek-
hawati University in Si-
kar, he underlined the
significance of the Na-
tional Education Policy
(NEP), describing it as
rooted in the gurukul tra-
dition and designed for
the holistic development
of students.
He called on the youth
to pursue their ambitions
with discipline, willpow-
er and perseverance.
Bagade also praised Ra-
jasthan as a land of val-
our and recalled the con-
tribution of teachers like
Arjun Lal Sethi during
India?s freedom struggle.
Stressing India?s intellec-
tual heritage, he cited
Bhaskaracharya?s refer-
ence to gravity centuries
before Newton and spoke
of ancient centres of ex-
cellence such as Nalanda
University.
During the event, the
governor inaugurated the
university?s new media
lab and launched ?Radio
Rajasthan 91.2,? a com-
munity radio station,
aimed at enhancing practi-
cal learning opportunities
for students and connect-
ing academia with society.
Guv Haribhau Bagade addressing the programme at Pt Deendayal
Upadhyaya Shekhawati University in Sikar on Thursday.
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RAJASTHAN 03
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Vinod Singh Chouhan,
Aishwary Pradhan,
Yogesh Sharma, &
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
In the Rajasthan Assem-
bly on Thursday, Disaster
Management, Relief and
Civil Defence Minister Dr
Kirodi Lal Meena said the
state govt is fully commit-
ted to extending relief in
flood-affected areas. He
informed that local ad-
ministrations are setting
up shelters and distribut-
ing food packets and es-
sential items in severely
waterlogged regions,
where rainfall has been
62% higher than last year.
Dr Meena stated that
the dependents of those
who died due to floods
have received fi-
nancial assis-
tance of Rs 1.04
crore, while Rs
2.53 lakh was
distributed for
livestock losses.
Nearly 515 people
affected by residential
damage have received aid
totalling Rs 1.84 crore, &
193 people were granted
Rs 10 lakh for loss of
utensils. He underlined
that unlike the previous
govt, which provided
compensation only for 50
% damage, current gov-
ernment is extending re-
lief at 33 percent damage,
ensuring timely support.
Leader of the Opposi-
tion Tika Ram Jully, how-
ever, criticised the gov-
ernment, saying that de-
spite 193 deaths, only
Rs 1.04 crore had
been given in
compensation.
He said the Op-
position expect-
ed a relief pack-
age for farmers
but claimed minis-
ters were obstructing dis-
cussions. He added the
Disaster Relief Minister
should be allowed to work
independently.
Meena defends timely aid to affected families
Rajasthan government outlines flood relief efforts in Assembly as Opposition demands special package for farmers after floods
Schemes launched for development of cow
shelters in Raj: Minister Joraram Kumawat
No liquor sale above
printed rate: Khimsar
Godara: Food security
benefits for everyone
Animal Husbandry Minister Joraram Kumawat
informed the Assembly that 3,043 eligible cow
shelters in the state receive grants,
which increase according to cattle
numbers. Several schemes are
being run, including the Nandishala
Scheme, Cow Shelter Develop-
ment Scheme, and Cow Dung Log
Machine Scheme. CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma has provided machines to
100 shelters. Kumawat also said
that where non-arable land is unavailable, grazing
land can be allotted to shelters as per revenue rules.
Health Minister
Gajendra Singh
Khimsar said all liquor
shops in the state are
operating under rules
and action is taken
against
overcharg-
ing. A
DEO in
Dausa was
shifted
after
irregularities were found.
Responding on behalf of
the Excise Minister,
Khimsar said 23 liquor
shops are operating in
Lalsot constituency and
there is no proposal for
prohibition in the state.
Food and Civil
Supplies Min Sumit
Godara said the govt
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of the Food Security
Scheme to every eligible
citizen.
Commit-
tees for
vigilance
and
allocation
have been
set up across the state
within eight months of the
government?s formation.
Godara added that ration
shops are regularly
inspected, and MLAs and
local workers should also
monitor them.
Pollution Control Board records and acts on
complaints received: Min Sanjay Sharma
Environment State Minister Sanjay Sharma said
the Pollution Control Board
keeps a register of complaints and
investigates them. He noted that
Bhairwa Textile Industries Pvt. Ltd.,
Pali, had its operating consent
cancelled under the Water and Air
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Rs 7.59 lakh as environmental
compensation. Action details were
presented in the Assembly.
QUESTION HOUR?
have received fi-
nancial assis-
livestock losses.
Nearly 515 people
Rs 1.04 crore had
been given in
age for farmers
but claimed minis-
MONSOON
SESSION
Congress protests over crops
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that were damaged by rain in their hands. SANTOSH SHARMA
MIN DEFENDS CHAIR
AMID OPPN PROTEST
THREE BILLS PASSED IN 33 MINUTES AMID UPROAR IN RAJASTHAN ASSEMBLY
Three bills were passed in just 33 minutes amid uproar, without any detailed discus-
sion in the Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday. Opposition members did not partici-
pate in the debate, and the House was adjourned until September 8 after the bills
were cleared. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari moved the Rajasthan Appropriation Bill,
followed by Minister Gajendra Singh presenting the GST Amendment Bill, where only RLD
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introduced major changes to the Factories Act, 1948. These include extending daily working
hours from nine to ten, raising overtime limits, and permitting women to work night shifts.
The government said the reforms aim to simplify regulations, attract investment, generate
jobs, and enhance women?s participation.
Smile replaces tension
in Assembly corridors
The monsoon
session of the 16th
Rajasthan Assembly
saw uproar as Opposition
members moved towards
the Well while looking
towards the Chair. At this
point, Social Justice and
Empowerment Minister
Avinash Gehlot intervened,
saying, ?This is not a parlia-
mentary tradition. Parlia-
mentary traditions should
be respected. You cannot
intimidate the Speaker. Just
as there are abusive lead-
ers in Bihar, you are doing
the same here. You may
ask questions, but you must
also listen to the answers.?
Meanwhile, sloganeering
began from both the ruling
and opposition benches.
Parliamentary Affairs Min-
ister Jogaram Patel raised
the slogan, ?Stop Congress
hooliganism,? and said, ?In-
sulting the Chair will not be
tolerated.? Amid the uproar,
the House was adjourned.
On Wednesday, the
atmosphere in the
Assembly corridors
was tense as Minister
Sanjay Sharma openly
displayed his anger to-
wards LoP Tika Ram Jully.
However, by Thursday the
mood had shifted. Though
they kept their distance,
both exchanged greet-
ings with a smile, show-
ing no sign of bitterness.
Interestingly, there was no
substantial reason for the
earlier displeasure. The
episode appeared more
momentary than serious,
especially as both Sharma
and Jully hail from the
same district, Alwar.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
?During the monsoon session
of the 16th Rajasthan Assembly,
Leader of the Opposition Tika
Ram Jully arrived on a tractor.
Outside the Assembly, the Oppo-
sition staged a protest under his
leadership, with Congress legisla-
tors bringing damaged crops to
highlight farmers? distress.
Inside the House, Chief Minis-
ter Bhajan Lal Sharma attended
Question Hour. Some legislators
had not yet reached, but on hear-
ing of the CM?s arrival, several
ministers and MLAs rushed in.
In his presence, ministers made
stronger efforts to respond, and
two legislators expressed their
gratitude during answers.
A heated exchange took place
between Speaker Devnani and
legislator Ashok Chandna. The
Speaker said, ?You rarely come to
the House, and when you do, you
disturb the proceedings.? Chan-
dna retorted, ?You will not decide
when I should come. I come here
to raise the voice of the people.?
This led to displeasure among the
ruling side, which may consider
action against him.
Speaker Vasudev Devnani
scolded members for leaving
their seats during proceedings,
admonishing those who went to
ministers. He remarked strictly,
?What kind of habit is this?
Members of both sides should
remain disciplined.?
LoP Jully said, ?When the
Chief Minister came to the House,
we thought he would announce
a relief package for farmers. De-
spite 193 deaths in the state, only
one crore and four lakh rupees
have been given as compensa-
tion. Instead of announcing a
special package, the Parliamen-
tary Affairs Minister provokes the
Opposition to disrupt proceedings,
and the Disaster Relief Minister is
not being allowed to work freely.?
Buried safes, lockers, and
records seized in I-T raids
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
Income tax officials have
carried out raids at over
30 locations in Jaipur and
Kota, targeting property
developers and traders en-
gaged in large-scale cash
dealings. The operation,
which began Tuesday and
extended into Thursday,
has so far yielded over Rs
3 crore in cash, jewellery
worth around Rs 10 crore,
and documents from
lockers. Investigators un-
covered safes hidden be-
hind tiles and secured
cloud-based records re-
vealing property transac-
tions exceeding Rs 1,000
crore, largely linked to
Gokul Kripa Sales and
Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
Authorities are also
probing Riyasat Group?s
Sumer Saini and VRB De-
velopers? Phoolchand
Saini for projects in Mum-
bai, Indore, and Kota.
An MLM-style prop-
erty sales model has been
flagged as a possible trig-
ger for the raids. Officials
expect further disclosures
as analysis continues.
GUV APPOINTS VCs AT
KOTA OPEN & RAJUVAS
Jaipur: Governor
Haribhau Bagade on
Thursday appointed
vice chancellors (Kulguru)
for two state universities.
Professor B.L. Verma, cur-
rently dean of Commerce
College under Mohanlal
Sukhadia University,
Udaipur, was named Kulg-
uru of Vardhman Mahaveer
Open University, Kota.
Dr. Sumant Vyas was ap-
pointed Kulguru of Ra-
jasthan University of Veteri-
nary and Animal Sciences,
Bikaner. Both appointments
are for three years or
until age 70.
SC?s cognisance
on news report of
custodial deaths IPS Amit Jain put
on APO after CM?s
Jodhpur visit
Birla honours Bhairulal Kalabadal
at Ranpur tribal university event
Bhanwar S Charan
.RWD
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla on Thursday paid
tribute to freedom fighter
and literary figure Bhairu-
lal Kalabadal, highlight-
ing his contribution to
igniting patriotism in
Hadoti through songs and
literature. Speaking at
Kalabadal?s birth anniver-
sary celebration at Jai
Meenesh Tribal Univer-
sity, Ranpur, Kota, Birla
praised his role in spread-
ing awareness and inspir-
ing the establishment of
India?s first tribal univer-
sity. He recalled Kalabad-
al?s impact during Quit
India Movement, when
his poetry awakened rural
communities, and lauded
his lifelong simplicity and
service. Birla announced
new hostels to promote
girls? education, moderni-
sation of schools, and fur-
ther development of Ran-
pur as an education hub.
Union Tribal Affairs
Minister Jual Oram as-
sured support for a girls?
hostel and highlighted
the Rs 1.2 lakh crore
budget for tribal develop-
ment. Leaders including
Chunnilal Garasia,
Kalpana Devi, and Kun-
jilal Meena praised com-
munity efforts, with
thousands of donors
funding the Rs 32-crore
university campus. The
event marked both Kala
Badal?s legacy and a
milestone in community-
led tribal education.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Supreme Court has
taken suo motu cogni-
sance of a newspaper re-
port on custodial deaths &
denial of CCTV footage
in State, where 11 people
have died in police cus-
tody within eight months.
Treating the report as a
public interest petition,
the Court noted that its
2020 judgment mandat-
ing CCTV installation in
all police stations remains
largely unimplemented
nationwide. The Court
expressed concern over
non-compliance, high-
lighting need for account-
ability and transparency
in custodial practices to
safeguard human rights.
Shivendra Singh Parmar
Jaipur
IPS officer Amit Jain has
been placed on APO
(Awaiting Posting Or-
ders) following a direc-
tive from the Department
of Personnel after CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma re-
portedly received nega-
tive feedback about him
during a recent visit to
Jodhpur, where Jain had
only recently been posted.
The sudden move has
stirred discussions in po-
lice circles.
Meanwhile, senior IAS
officer V. Srinivas, a
1989-batch Rajasthan
cadre officer, has been
given additional charge as
Secretary of the DoPT in
Rachna Shah?s absence.
State to honour teachers in Jaipur today
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The state-level Teachers?
Award Ceremony 2025
will be held on Friday at
Birla Auditorium, Jaipur,
where CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma, Dy CM Dr Prem
Chand Bairwa, and Edu
Minister Madan Dilawar
will honour teachers for
outstanding contribu-
tions. On Thursday, a
cultural evening show-
cased Rajasthani folk
songs, dances, and plays,
drawing wide apprecia-
tion. Education Minister
Dilawar praised the per-
formances, while Educa-
tion Secretary Krishna
Kunal reviewed prepara-
tions to ensure smooth ar-
rangements for teachers
and their families.
Earlier in the day, Dila-
war conducted surprise
school inspections in
Jaipur, finding students
unable to answer basic
questions and a teacher
using a mobile phone dur-
ing class. Shocked by the
poor standards and clean-
liness lapses, he criticised
teaching practices and
questioned the serious-
ness of educators? roles.
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On Teachers? Day, Governor and Chancellor Har-
ibhau Bagade extended greetings, recalling former
President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan as a great
teacher and thinker. He emphasised that teachers not only
impart education but also shape students? lives, urging
them to foster intellectual growth and value-based learning.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma also conveyed his wish-
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to educators. He noted that state reforms in education are
succeeding due to teachers? dedication and urged youth to
uphold the tradition of reverence for teachers.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla &
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Pursue goals with discipline: Governor Bagade
Hukum Singh Shekhawat
Sikar
overnor Harib-
hau Bagade on
Thursday urged
students to shed ego and
fulfil their responsibilities
with the focus and deter-
mination exemplified by
Arjuna. Addressing a pro-
gramme at Pandit Deen-
dayal Upadhyaya Shek-
hawati University in Si-
kar, he underlined the
significance of the Na-
tional Education Policy
(NEP), describing it as
rooted in the gurukul tra-
dition and designed for
the holistic development
of students.
He called on the youth
to pursue their ambitions
with discipline, willpow-
er and perseverance.
Bagade also praised Ra-
jasthan as a land of val-
our and recalled the con-
tribution of teachers like
Arjun Lal Sethi during
India?s freedom struggle.
Stressing India?s intellec-
tual heritage, he cited
Bhaskaracharya?s refer-
ence to gravity centuries
before Newton and spoke
of ancient centres of ex-
cellence such as Nalanda
University.
During the event, the
governor inaugurated the
university?s new media
lab and launched ?Radio
Rajasthan 91.2,? a com-
munity radio station,
aimed at enhancing practi-
cal learning opportunities
for students and connect-
ing academia with society.
Guv Haribhau Bagade addressing the programme at Pt Deendayal
Upadhyaya Shekhawati University in Sikar on Thursday.
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RAJASTHAN 03
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Aishwary Pradhan,
Yogesh Sharma, &
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
In the Rajasthan Assem-
bly on Thursday, Disaster
Management, Relief and
Civil Defence Minister Dr
Kirodi Lal Meena said the
state govt is fully commit-
ted to extending relief in
flood-affected areas. He
informed that local ad-
ministrations are setting
up shelters and distribut-
ing food packets and es-
sential items in severely
waterlogged regions,
where rainfall has been
62% higher than last year.
Dr Meena stated that
the dependents of those
who died due to floods
have received fi-
nancial assis-
tance of Rs 1.04
crore, while Rs
2.53 lakh was
distributed for
livestock losses.
Nearly 515 people
affected by residential
damage have received aid
totalling Rs 1.84 crore, &
193 people were granted
Rs 10 lakh for loss of
utensils. He underlined
that unlike the previous
govt, which provided
compensation only for 50
% damage, current gov-
ernment is extending re-
lief at 33 percent damage,
ensuring timely support.
Leader of the Opposi-
tion Tika Ram Jully, how-
ever, criticised the gov-
ernment, saying that de-
spite 193 deaths, only
Rs 1.04 crore had
been given in
compensation.
He said the Op-
position expect-
ed a relief pack-
age for farmers
but claimed minis-
ters were obstructing dis-
cussions. He added the
Disaster Relief Minister
should be allowed to work
independently.
Meena defends timely aid to affected families
Rajasthan government outlines flood relief efforts in Assembly as Opposition demands special package for farmers after floods
Schemes launched for development of cow
shelters in Raj: Minister Joraram Kumawat
No liquor sale above
printed rate: Khimsar
Godara: Food security
benefits for everyone
Animal Husbandry Minister Joraram Kumawat
informed the Assembly that 3,043 eligible cow
shelters in the state receive grants,
which increase according to cattle
numbers. Several schemes are
being run, including the Nandishala
Scheme, Cow Shelter Develop-
ment Scheme, and Cow Dung Log
Machine Scheme. CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma has provided machines to
100 shelters. Kumawat also said
that where non-arable land is unavailable, grazing
land can be allotted to shelters as per revenue rules.
Health Minister
Gajendra Singh
Khimsar said all liquor
shops in the state are
operating under rules
and action is taken
against
overcharg-
ing. A
DEO in
Dausa was
shifted
after
irregularities were found.
Responding on behalf of
the Excise Minister,
Khimsar said 23 liquor
shops are operating in
Lalsot constituency and
there is no proposal for
prohibition in the state.
Food and Civil
Supplies Min Sumit
Godara said the govt
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of the Food Security
Scheme to every eligible
citizen.
Commit-
tees for
vigilance
and
allocation
have been
set up across the state
within eight months of the
government?s formation.
Godara added that ration
shops are regularly
inspected, and MLAs and
local workers should also
monitor them.
Pollution Control Board records and acts on
complaints received: Min Sanjay Sharma
Environment State Minister Sanjay Sharma said
the Pollution Control Board
keeps a register of complaints and
investigates them. He noted that
Bhairwa Textile Industries Pvt. Ltd.,
Pali, had its operating consent
cancelled under the Water and Air
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Rs 7.59 lakh as environmental
compensation. Action details were
presented in the Assembly.
QUESTION HOUR?
have received fi-
nancial assis-
livestock losses.
Nearly 515 people
Rs 1.04 crore had
been given in
age for farmers
but claimed minis-
MONSOON
SESSION
Congress protests over crops
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that were damaged by rain in their hands. SANTOSH SHARMA
MIN DEFENDS CHAIR
AMID OPPN PROTEST
THREE BILLS PASSED IN 33 MINUTES AMID UPROAR IN RAJASTHAN ASSEMBLY
Three bills were passed in just 33 minutes amid uproar, without any detailed discus-
sion in the Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday. Opposition members did not partici-
pate in the debate, and the House was adjourned until September 8 after the bills
were cleared. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari moved the Rajasthan Appropriation Bill,
followed by Minister Gajendra Singh presenting the GST Amendment Bill, where only RLD
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introduced major changes to the Factories Act, 1948. These include extending daily working
hours from nine to ten, raising overtime limits, and permitting women to work night shifts.
The government said the reforms aim to simplify regulations, attract investment, generate
jobs, and enhance women?s participation.
Smile replaces tension
in Assembly corridors
The monsoon
session of the 16th
Rajasthan Assembly
saw uproar as Opposition
members moved towards
the Well while looking
towards the Chair. At this
point, Social Justice and
Empowerment Minister
Avinash Gehlot intervened,
saying, ?This is not a parlia-
mentary tradition. Parlia-
mentary traditions should
be respected. You cannot
intimidate the Speaker. Just
as there are abusive lead-
ers in Bihar, you are doing
the same here. You may
ask questions, but you must
also listen to the answers.?
Meanwhile, sloganeering
began from both the ruling
and opposition benches.
Parliamentary Affairs Min-
ister Jogaram Patel raised
the slogan, ?Stop Congress
hooliganism,? and said, ?In-
sulting the Chair will not be
tolerated.? Amid the uproar,
the House was adjourned.
On Wednesday, the
atmosphere in the
Assembly corridors
was tense as Minister
Sanjay Sharma openly
displayed his anger to-
wards LoP Tika Ram Jully.
However, by Thursday the
mood had shifted. Though
they kept their distance,
both exchanged greet-
ings with a smile, show-
ing no sign of bitterness.
Interestingly, there was no
substantial reason for the
earlier displeasure. The
episode appeared more
momentary than serious,
especially as both Sharma
and Jully hail from the
same district, Alwar.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
?During the monsoon session
of the 16th Rajasthan Assembly,
Leader of the Opposition Tika
Ram Jully arrived on a tractor.
Outside the Assembly, the Oppo-
sition staged a protest under his
leadership, with Congress legisla-
tors bringing damaged crops to
highlight farmers? distress.
Inside the House, Chief Minis-
ter Bhajan Lal Sharma attended
Question Hour. Some legislators
had not yet reached, but on hear-
ing of the CM?s arrival, several
ministers and MLAs rushed in.
In his presence, ministers made
stronger efforts to respond, and
two legislators expressed their
gratitude during answers.
A heated exchange took place
between Speaker Devnani and
legislator Ashok Chandna. The
Speaker said, ?You rarely come to
the House, and when you do, you
disturb the proceedings.? Chan-
dna retorted, ?You will not decide
when I should come. I come here
to raise the voice of the people.?
This led to displeasure among the
ruling side, which may consider
action against him.
Speaker Vasudev Devnani
scolded members for leaving
their seats during proceedings,
admonishing those who went to
ministers. He remarked strictly,
?What kind of habit is this?
Members of both sides should
remain disciplined.?
LoP Jully said, ?When the
Chief Minister came to the House,
we thought he would announce
a relief package for farmers. De-
spite 193 deaths in the state, only
one crore and four lakh rupees
have been given as compensa-
tion. Instead of announcing a
special package, the Parliamen-
tary Affairs Minister provokes the
Opposition to disrupt proceedings,
and the Disaster Relief Minister is
not being allowed to work freely.?
Buried safes, lockers, and
records seized in I-T raids
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
Income tax officials have
carried out raids at over
30 locations in Jaipur and
Kota, targeting property
developers and traders en-
gaged in large-scale cash
dealings. The operation,
which began Tuesday and
extended into Thursday,
has so far yielded over Rs
3 crore in cash, jewellery
worth around Rs 10 crore,
and documents from
lockers. Investigators un-
covered safes hidden be-
hind tiles and secured
cloud-based records re-
vealing property transac-
tions exceeding Rs 1,000
crore, largely linked to
Gokul Kripa Sales and
Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
Authorities are also
probing Riyasat Group?s
Sumer Saini and VRB De-
velopers? Phoolchand
Saini for projects in Mum-
bai, Indore, and Kota.
An MLM-style prop-
erty sales model has been
flagged as a possible trig-
ger for the raids. Officials
expect further disclosures
as analysis continues.
GUV APPOINTS VCs AT
KOTA OPEN & RAJUVAS
Jaipur: Governor
Haribhau Bagade on
Thursday appointed
vice chancellors (Kulguru)
for two state universities.
Professor B.L. Verma, cur-
rently dean of Commerce
College under Mohanlal
Sukhadia University,
Udaipur, was named Kulg-
uru of Vardhman Mahaveer
Open University, Kota.
Dr. Sumant Vyas was ap-
pointed Kulguru of Ra-
jasthan University of Veteri-
nary and Animal Sciences,
Bikaner. Both appointments
are for three years or
until age 70.
SC?s cognisance
on news report of
custodial deaths IPS Amit Jain put
on APO after CM?s
Jodhpur visit
Birla honours Bhairulal Kalabadal
at Ranpur tribal university event
Bhanwar S Charan
.RWD
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla on Thursday paid
tribute to freedom fighter
and literary figure Bhairu-
lal Kalabadal, highlight-
ing his contribution to
igniting patriotism in
Hadoti through songs and
literature. Speaking at
Kalabadal?s birth anniver-
sary celebration at Jai
Meenesh Tribal Univer-
sity, Ranpur, Kota, Birla
praised his role in spread-
ing awareness and inspir-
ing the establishment of
India?s first tribal univer-
sity. He recalled Kalabad-
al?s impact during Quit
India Movement, when
his poetry awakened rural
communities, and lauded
his lifelong simplicity and
service. Birla announced
new hostels to promote
girls? education, moderni-
sation of schools, and fur-
ther development of Ran-
pur as an education hub.
Union Tribal Affairs
Minister Jual Oram as-
sured support for a girls?
hostel and highlighted
the Rs 1.2 lakh crore
budget for tribal develop-
ment. Leaders including
Chunnilal Garasia,
Kalpana Devi, and Kun-
jilal Meena praised com-
munity efforts, with
thousands of donors
funding the Rs 32-crore
university campus. The
event marked both Kala
Badal?s legacy and a
milestone in community-
led tribal education.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Supreme Court has
taken suo motu cogni-
sance of a newspaper re-
port on custodial deaths &
denial of CCTV footage
in State, where 11 people
have died in police cus-
tody within eight months.
Treating the report as a
public interest petition,
the Court noted that its
2020 judgment mandat-
ing CCTV installation in
all police stations remains
largely unimplemented
nationwide. The Court
expressed concern over
non-compliance, high-
lighting need for account-
ability and transparency
in custodial practices to
safeguard human rights.
Shivendra Singh Parmar
Jaipur
IPS officer Amit Jain has
been placed on APO
(Awaiting Posting Or-
ders) following a direc-
tive from the Department
of Personnel after CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma re-
portedly received nega-
tive feedback about him
during a recent visit to
Jodhpur, where Jain had
only recently been posted.
The sudden move has
stirred discussions in po-
lice circles.
Meanwhile, senior IAS
officer V. Srinivas, a
1989-batch Rajasthan
cadre officer, has been
given additional charge as
Secretary of the DoPT in
Rachna Shah?s absence.
State to honour teachers in Jaipur today
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The state-level Teachers?
Award Ceremony 2025
will be held on Friday at
Birla Auditorium, Jaipur,
where CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma, Dy CM Dr Prem
Chand Bairwa, and Edu
Minister Madan Dilawar
will honour teachers for
outstanding contribu-
tions. On Thursday, a
cultural evening show-
cased Rajasthani folk
songs, dances, and plays,
drawing wide apprecia-
tion. Education Minister
Dilawar praised the per-
formances, while Educa-
tion Secretary Krishna
Kunal reviewed prepara-
tions to ensure smooth ar-
rangements for teachers
and their families.
Earlier in the day, Dila-
war conducted surprise
school inspections in
Jaipur, finding students
unable to answer basic
questions and a teacher
using a mobile phone dur-
ing class. Shocked by the
poor standards and clean-
liness lapses, he criticised
teaching practices and
questioned the serious-
ness of educators? roles.
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ibhau Bagade extended greetings, recalling former
President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan as a great
teacher and thinker. He emphasised that teachers not only
impart education but also shape students? lives, urging
them to foster intellectual growth and value-based learning.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma also conveyed his wish-
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succeeding due to teachers? dedication and urged youth to
uphold the tradition of reverence for teachers.
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he 25th
Shanghai
Cooperation
Organisation
(SCO) Sum-
mit was held from August
31 to September 1, 2025, in
Tianjin, People?s Republic
of China. The summit com-
menced with a grand ban-
quet hosted by Chinese
President Xi Jinping and
attended by Indian PM Nar-
endra Modi, Russian Presi-
dent Vladimir Putin, UN
Secretary-General Antonio
Guterres, and several other
leaders. This year?s gather-
ing is being described as the
largest in the SCO?s history,
as China, which currently
holds the presidency, has
invited 20 foreign leaders
and 10 heads of internation-
al organisations. The SCO
Summit witnessed optics of
Modi-Putin-Xi togetherness
seen as a symbol of Global
South solidarity. Yet behind
the unity on stage, China,
Russia, and India pursued
distinct strategies and agen-
das. The summit showcased
institutional growth for the
SCO but exposed divergent
ambitions among its biggest
members. The Summit wit-
nessed growing partnership
between Russia, India, and
China leading to formation
of a qualitatively new sys-
tem in international rela-
tions amid global uncertain-
ties, particularly economic
concerns due to the irration-
al and excessive US tariffs.
Both India and China re-
affirmed that the two coun-
tries were development
partners and not rivals and
that their differences should
not turn into disputes. They
are inching closer with sta-
ble relationship and coop-
eration based on mutual
respect, interests and sensi-
tivities, necessary for the
growth and development of
the two countries, as well as
for a multipolar world. A
diplomatic thaw with Chi-
na, virtually result of
Trump?s economic squeeze
has to be cautiously traded
against the Sino-Pak prox-
imity and the fact that not
everything is normal post
Galwan incident. The Chi-
nese President Xi Jinping,
who chaired the meeting of
the heads of the member
states, in his opening re-
marks criticised the bully-
ing behaviour in the world
order and called on leaders
to adhere to fairness and
justice while opposing cold
war mentality.
The Salient Aspects of
Tianjin Declaration of the
Council of Heads of State
of the SCO
In a major diplomatic
victory for India, the SCO
for the first time unequivo-
cally condemned terrorism
in all its forms and mani-
festations. Most impor-
tantly, the SCO declaration
specifically condemned
the April 22, 2025 barbaric
terrorist attack in Jammu
& Kashmir?s Pahalgam.
Member States called on
the international communi-
ty to join the SCO Initiative
on Global Unity for a Just
World, Harmony and De-
velopment. The Declaration
also echoed the theme im-
bibed in the Indian civilisa-
tion- One Earth, One Fam-
ily and One Future.
The Summit aimed to
strengthen the Global South
to deal with global uncer-
tainties in trade and a fluid
and chaotic global situation.
Strongly condemned nu-
merous civilian casualties
in Gaza enclave and stressed
that a comprehensive and
just settlement of the Pales-
tinian issue is the only way
to peace in West Asia.
SCO strongly condemn
the military strikes by Is-
rael and the U.S. against
Iran, a member state, in
June that targeted Tehran?s
nuclear facilities.
Formation of an inclu-
sive government with
broad representation of all
ethno-political groups of
the society is the only way
to achieve lasting peace and
stability in Afghanistan.
Unite and oppose unilat-
eral coercive measures,
including those of an eco-
nomic nature (reference to
US Tariffs) that contravene
UN charter and principles
of the WTO.
The long-dormant Rus-
sia-India-China troika saw
a reset at the SCO Summit
Modi, Putin and Xi held
extensive talks and sig-
naled emergence of a new
alliance to face US bully-
ing behaviour and irration-
al tariff regime. The SCO
Summit 2025 outcome
gave China leadership op-
tics, Russia survival strate-
gies, and India symbolic
plus pragmatic wins. Chi-
na used the SCO Summit
2025 to reinforce its role as
the financial and techno-
logical anchor of the Glob-
al South. The Chinese pro-
posal to set up SCO devel-
opment bank and continue
its influence through Belt
and Road Initiative (BRI)
signal Chinese dominance
and may entrench depend-
ency among smaller SCO
members, making the bloc
appear China-centric.
India scored on both
symbolism and pragma-
tism where its civilisational
motto, ?One Earth, One
Family, One Future?, is
embedded in the Tianjin
Declaration and Pahalgam
terror attack was unequivo-
cally condemned by the
SCO. India takes a leap in
bigger global role through
hailing the emerging Glob-
al South and setting up four
new centres to tackle chal-
lenges such as organised
crime, drug trafficking, and
cyber security. By discuss-
ing trade and commerce
with Xi Ping, Modi showed
pragmatic engagement
with China, while reinforc-
ing supply chains with
Russia. India leveraged the
SCO Summit to present it-
self as a balancing power
neither aligned with China-
Russia nor with the West,
but shaping multipolarity
on its own terms. Putin pro-
posed SCO bonds, a com-
mon settlement system,
and a new SCO investment
bank as a firewall against
US sanctions.
Indo-Russian ties were
further cemented and the
two countries showed
solidarity against US dik-
tats. Putin kept the
Ukraine conflict out of
SCO focus but aligned
with India for peace in
Ukraine. While China
projected leadership, In-
dia and Russia need to
unite to counter domi-
nance. Modi conveyed to
the US India?s autonomy,
reminded Pakistan terror-
ism is a red line, and reit-
erated BRI opposition.
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BALANCED
DIPLOMACY
India scored on both sym-
bolism and pragmatism
where its civilisational
motto, ?One Earth, One
Family, One Future?, is
embedded in the Tianjin
Declaration and Pahal-
gam terror attack was
unequivocally condemned
by the SCO. India takes
a leap in bigger global
role through hailing the
emerging Global South
and setting up four new
centres to tackle chal-
lenges such as organised
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and cyber security. By
discussing trade and
commerce with Xi Ping,
Modi showed pragmatic
engagement with China,
while reinforcing supply
chains with Russia. India
leveraged the SCO Sum-
mit to present itself as a
balancing power neither
aligned with China-Russia
nor with the West, but
shaping multipolarity on
its own terms.
SCO SUMMIT 2025
In a major diplomatic victory for India, the SCO for
the first time unequivocally condemned terrorism
in all its forms and manifestations. Most
importantly, the SCO declaration specifically
condemned the April 22, 2025 barbaric terrorist
attack in Jammu & Kashmir?s Pahalgam. Member
States called on the international community to join
the SCO Initiative on Global Unity for a Just World,
Harmony and Development
IN-DEPTH
GST BOOST TO
PUSH DEMAND
DURING FESTIVALS
A PROMISING
START IN MANIPUR
he Centre?s decision to tweak the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) structure comes at an
opportune moment for the economy. With
the United States tightening access for Indian goods,
the domestic market?s role in sustaining growth be-
comes critical. A boost to consumer demand, particu-
larly in the festive season, could cushion exporters
against global headwinds and sustain the momentum
of manufacturing and services. Lowering indirect tax
incidence on mass consumption items will not only
put more money in the hands of buyers but also gen-
erate a multiplier effect across sectors.
However, the measure?s effectiveness will depend
on how swiftly the new rates are implemented and
communicated. Delays or ambiguities in rollout
could blunt the intended gains. States, too, must co-
operate fully to avoid friction in execution. Consum-
er sentiment thrives on clarity and certainty. If done
right, the GST changes will energise buyers, expand
demand and provide industries some relief in a test-
ing global trade environment. Timely execution is
key to converting intent into impact.
T
he tripartite agreement signed between the
Union Home Ministry, the Manipur govern-
ment, and Kuki-Zo groups to extend the Sus-
pension of Operations (SoO) has rekindled hope for
peace in a state battered by strife since May 2023. The
accord signals recognition that dialogue, not confron-
tation, is the only way forward in resolving Manipur?s
complex ethnic divide. More than 200 lives have been
lost and tens of thousands displaced in the violence
that has fractured the state along communal lines. A
framework that brings armed groups under restraint
is a necessary first step toward rebuilding trust.
The real challenge
lies ahead. Agree-
ments must translate
into visible peace on
the ground. That de-
mands strict adher-
ence to the ceasefire,
accompanied by an
impartial enforce-
ment mechanism.
The three parties
have agreed on main-
taining Manipur?s ter-
ritorial integrity and
opening of National
Highway 2, which
has remained blocked
since violence broke
out in the region be-
tween Kukis and
Meiteis tribes.
Equally, the government has to ensure that com-
munities feel secure enough to return to their homes,
rebuild livelihoods, and resume normal life. Ma-
nipur?s wounds are deep, and mistrust runs high. But
the SoO agreement offers a chance to reset the trajec-
tory away from violence. The onus rests on Kuki-Zo
as much as on state and central governments to sus-
tain engagement with all groups, including Meiteis,
so that reconciliation becomes possible. Lasting
peace needs more than silencing guns; it demands
justice, inclusion, and unity in diversity. The accord
marks a beginning, not the end, of that journey.
T
The three parties
have agreed on
maintaining
Manipur?s territorial
integrity and opening
of National Highway
2, which has
remained blocked
since violence broke
out in the region
between Kukis and
Meiteis tribes
T
Good meeting Robert
Maersk Uggla,
Chairman, Board
of Directors A.P. M?ller.
Discussed imperative of
resilient supply chains and
developments in India?s green
transportation sector.
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Col Rajesh
Bhukar
The writer is a Post
Graduate in International
Studies, Alumni of Defence
Services Staff College,
Wellington and College
of Combat, Mhow
INDIA-RUSSIA-CHINA
UNITE TO CORNER TRUMP
Shanghai
Cooperation
Organisation
(SCO) Sum-
mit was held from August
31 to September 1, 2025, in
Tianjin, People?s Republic
of China. The summit com-
menced with a grand ban-
quet hosted by Chinese
President Xi Jinping and
attended by Indian PM Nar-
endra Modi, Russian Presi-
dent Vladimir Putin, UN
Secretary-General Antonio
Guterres, and several other
leaders. This year?s gather-
ing is being described as the
largest in the SCO?s history,
as China, which currently
holds the presidency, has
invited 20 foreign leaders
and 10 heads of internation-
al organisations. The SCO
Summit witnessed optics of
Modi-Putin-Xi togetherness
seen as a symbol of Global
South solidarity. Yet behind
the unity on stage, China,
Russia, and India pursued
distinct strategies and agen-
das. The summit showcased
institutional growth for the
SCO but exposed divergent
ambitions among its biggest
members. The Summit wit-
nessed growing partnership
between Russia, India, and
China leading to formation
of a qualitatively new sys-
tem in international rela-
tions amid global uncertain-
ties, particularly economic
concerns due to the irration-
al and excessive US tariffs.
Both India and China re-
affirmed that the two coun-
tries were development
partners and not rivals and
that their differences should
not turn into disputes. They
are inching closer with sta-
ble relationship and coop-
eration based on mutual
respect, interests and sensi-
tivities, necessary for the
growth and development of
the two countries, as well as
for a multipolar world. A
diplomatic thaw with Chi-
na, virtually result of
Trump?s economic squeeze
has to be cautiously traded
against the Sino-Pak prox-
imity and the fact that not
everything is normal post
Galwan incident. The Chi-
nese President Xi Jinping,
who chaired the meeting of
the heads of the member
states, in his opening re-
marks criticised the bully-
ing behaviour in the world
order and called on leaders
to adhere to fairness and
justice while opposing cold
war mentality.
The Salient Aspects of
Tianjin Declaration of the
Council of Heads of State
of the SCO
In a major diplomatic
victory for India, the SCO
for the first time unequivo-
cally condemned terrorism
in all its forms and mani-
festations. Most impor-
tantly, the SCO declaration
specifically condemned
the April 22, 2025 barbaric
terrorist attack in Jammu
& Kashmir?s Pahalgam.
Member States called on
the international communi-
ty to join the SCO Initiative
on Global Unity for a Just
World, Harmony and De-
velopment. The Declaration
also echoed the theme im-
bibed in the Indian civilisa-
tion- One Earth, One Fam-
ily and One Future.
The Summit aimed to
strengthen the Global South
to deal with global uncer-
tainties in trade and a fluid
and chaotic global situation.
Strongly condemned nu-
merous civilian casualties
in Gaza enclave and stressed
that a comprehensive and
just settlement of the Pales-
tinian issue is the only way
to peace in West Asia.
SCO strongly condemn
the military strikes by Is-
rael and the U.S. against
Iran, a member state, in
June that targeted Tehran?s
nuclear facilities.
Formation of an inclu-
sive government with
broad representation of all
ethno-political groups of
the society is the only way
to achieve lasting peace and
stability in Afghanistan.
Unite and oppose unilat-
eral coercive measures,
including those of an eco-
nomic nature (reference to
US Tariffs) that contravene
UN charter and principles
of the WTO.
The long-dormant Rus-
sia-India-China troika saw
a reset at the SCO Summit
Modi, Putin and Xi held
extensive talks and sig-
naled emergence of a new
alliance to face US bully-
ing behaviour and irration-
al tariff regime. The SCO
Summit 2025 outcome
gave China leadership op-
tics, Russia survival strate-
gies, and India symbolic
plus pragmatic wins. Chi-
na used the SCO Summit
2025 to reinforce its role as
the financial and techno-
logical anchor of the Glob-
al South. The Chinese pro-
posal to set up SCO devel-
opment bank and continue
its influence through Belt
and Road Initiative (BRI)
signal Chinese dominance
and may entrench depend-
ency among smaller SCO
members, making the bloc
appear China-centric.
India scored on both
symbolism and pragma-
tism where its civilisational
motto, ?One Earth, One
Family, One Future?, is
embedded in the Tianjin
Declaration and Pahalgam
terror attack was unequivo-
cally condemned by the
SCO. India takes a leap in
bigger global role through
hailing the emerging Glob-
al South and setting up four
new centres to tackle chal-
lenges such as organised
crime, drug trafficking, and
cyber security. By discuss-
ing trade and commerce
with Xi Ping, Modi showed
pragmatic engagement
with China, while reinforc-
ing supply chains with
Russia. India leveraged the
SCO Summit to present it-
self as a balancing power
neither aligned with China-
Russia nor with the West,
but shaping multipolarity
on its own terms. Putin pro-
posed SCO bonds, a com-
mon settlement system,
and a new SCO investment
bank as a firewall against
US sanctions.
Indo-Russian ties were
further cemented and the
two countries showed
solidarity against US dik-
tats. Putin kept the
Ukraine conflict out of
SCO focus but aligned
with India for peace in
Ukraine. While China
projected leadership, In-
dia and Russia need to
unite to counter domi-
nance. Modi conveyed to
the US India?s autonomy,
reminded Pakistan terror-
ism is a red line, and reit-
erated BRI opposition.
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THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
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Perform your duty
as an offering to
the Supreme.
BHAGAVAD GITA
BALANCED
DIPLOMACY
India scored on both sym-
bolism and pragmatism
where its civilisational
motto, ?One Earth, One
Family, One Future?, is
embedded in the Tianjin
Declaration and Pahal-
gam terror attack was
unequivocally condemned
by the SCO. India takes
a leap in bigger global
role through hailing the
emerging Global South
and setting up four new
centres to tackle chal-
lenges such as organised
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and cyber security. By
discussing trade and
commerce with Xi Ping,
Modi showed pragmatic
engagement with China,
while reinforcing supply
chains with Russia. India
leveraged the SCO Sum-
mit to present itself as a
balancing power neither
aligned with China-Russia
nor with the West, but
shaping multipolarity on
its own terms.
SCO SUMMIT 2025
In a major diplomatic victory for India, the SCO for
the first time unequivocally condemned terrorism
in all its forms and manifestations. Most
importantly, the SCO declaration specifically
condemned the April 22, 2025 barbaric terrorist
attack in Jammu & Kashmir?s Pahalgam. Member
States called on the international community to join
the SCO Initiative on Global Unity for a Just World,
Harmony and Development
IN-DEPTH
GST BOOST TO
PUSH DEMAND
DURING FESTIVALS
A PROMISING
START IN MANIPUR
he Centre?s decision to tweak the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) structure comes at an
opportune moment for the economy. With
the United States tightening access for Indian goods,
the domestic market?s role in sustaining growth be-
comes critical. A boost to consumer demand, particu-
larly in the festive season, could cushion exporters
against global headwinds and sustain the momentum
of manufacturing and services. Lowering indirect tax
incidence on mass consumption items will not only
put more money in the hands of buyers but also gen-
erate a multiplier effect across sectors.
However, the measure?s effectiveness will depend
on how swiftly the new rates are implemented and
communicated. Delays or ambiguities in rollout
could blunt the intended gains. States, too, must co-
operate fully to avoid friction in execution. Consum-
er sentiment thrives on clarity and certainty. If done
right, the GST changes will energise buyers, expand
demand and provide industries some relief in a test-
ing global trade environment. Timely execution is
key to converting intent into impact.
T
he tripartite agreement signed between the
Union Home Ministry, the Manipur govern-
ment, and Kuki-Zo groups to extend the Sus-
pension of Operations (SoO) has rekindled hope for
peace in a state battered by strife since May 2023. The
accord signals recognition that dialogue, not confron-
tation, is the only way forward in resolving Manipur?s
complex ethnic divide. More than 200 lives have been
lost and tens of thousands displaced in the violence
that has fractured the state along communal lines. A
framework that brings armed groups under restraint
is a necessary first step toward rebuilding trust.
The real challenge
lies ahead. Agree-
ments must translate
into visible peace on
the ground. That de-
mands strict adher-
ence to the ceasefire,
accompanied by an
impartial enforce-
ment mechanism.
The three parties
have agreed on main-
taining Manipur?s ter-
ritorial integrity and
opening of National
Highway 2, which
has remained blocked
since violence broke
out in the region be-
tween Kukis and
Meiteis tribes.
Equally, the government has to ensure that com-
munities feel secure enough to return to their homes,
rebuild livelihoods, and resume normal life. Ma-
nipur?s wounds are deep, and mistrust runs high. But
the SoO agreement offers a chance to reset the trajec-
tory away from violence. The onus rests on Kuki-Zo
as much as on state and central governments to sus-
tain engagement with all groups, including Meiteis,
so that reconciliation becomes possible. Lasting
peace needs more than silencing guns; it demands
justice, inclusion, and unity in diversity. The accord
marks a beginning, not the end, of that journey.
T
The three parties
have agreed on
maintaining
Manipur?s territorial
integrity and opening
of National Highway
2, which has
remained blocked
since violence broke
out in the region
between Kukis and
Meiteis tribes
T
Good meeting Robert
Maersk Uggla,
Chairman, Board
of Directors A.P. M?ller.
Discussed imperative of
resilient supply chains and
developments in India?s green
transportation sector.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
@DrSJaishankar
Delighted to join the CEOs Roundtable at the
11th Edition of iPHEX at Bharat Mandapam. Our
pharma industry has stood tall, weathering
global challenges & helping India emerge as the
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Col Rajesh
Bhukar
The writer is a Post
Graduate in International
Studies, Alumni of Defence
Services Staff College,
Wellington and College
of Combat, Mhow
INDIA-RUSSIA-CHINA
UNITE TO CORNER TRUMP
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PTI
1HZ'HOKL
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi, along with
Singapore Prime Minis-
ter Lawrence Wong, on
Thursday virtually inau-
gurated the second
phase of the PSA-oper-
ated Bharat Mumbai
Container Terminal
(BMCT) at the Jawahar-
lal Nehru Port.
Following this, the
terminal’s total contain-
er handling capacity
would stand at 4.8 mil-
lion TEUs from 2.4 mil-
lion TEUs earlier.
JNPA Chairman Un-
mesh Sharad Wagh said
that the country’s pre-
mier container port,
Jawaharlal Nehru Port,
is looking at allowing
Ro-Ro (Roll on/Roll off)
service from its facility
for efficient vehicle
transportation.
The country’s premier
container port handles
five major dedicated con-
tainer terminals operated
by global market leaders
with a deep draft of 15+
metres, with the capabil-
ity of handling 18,000
TEU vessels.
At the port, the event
was attended by Minister
of State for Ports, Ship-
ping and Waterways
Shantanu Thakur, Maha-
rashtra Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis,
Managing Director PSA
India Gobu Selliaya and
Wagh, among others.
“We are also thinking
of starting a Ro-Ro ser-
vice. The exporters (car
makers) have sought per-
mission, which are pend-
ing due to certain issues.
We are discussing those
issues with them,” Wagh
said on the sidelines of
the event.
He said that the Port is
“very keen” to give them
permission for these ser-
vices, as there is a lot of
demand, adding that cur-
rently these export vehi-
cles come to Mumbai
from Pune, and have to
travel an additional dis-
tance besides congesting
the city’s roads.
On the expansion, he
said, “The expansion of
this terminal is an impor-
tant milestone for us in
achieving the Prime Min-
ister’s vision of port-led
development.”
The 100 per cent re-
newable energy terminal,
PSA Mumbai Terminal is
the first container termi-
nal port with DFC (dedi-
cated freight corridor)-
compliant with six rails
and 8 RMGs.
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PM Modi, S’pore PM open 2nd phase
of Mumbai’s JN Port PSA Terminal
PM’S LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMED NORTH EAST,
SAYS ARUNACHAL CM AT AVIATION SUMMIT
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema
Khandu on Thursday said the last decade
under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
brought historic transformation to the Northeast, with
connectivity and development initiatives reaching even
the remotest villages of Arunachal Pradesh. Speak-
ing at the inaugural session of the third North-East
Aviation Summit and the North-Eastern Regional
Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation here, Khandu
thanked Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan
Naidu and the ministry for “providing a vital platform for
dialogue and policy shaping” in the sector.
PM interacts with winners
PTI
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi interacted with
teachers who have been
conferred the National
Teachers Awards at his
residence at 7, Lok Kaly-
an Marg on Thursday.
The awardees shared
their teaching experience
with the Prime Minister.
They also talked about
interesting techniques
used by them to make
learning more interest-
ing. They also shared ex-
amples of social work
being done by them
along with their regular
teaching work. Interact-
ing with them, the PM
commended their dedica-
tion to the craft of teach-
ing and the remarkable
zeal they have displayed
over the years, which has
been recognized through
the Awards.
PM discussed the im-
pact of the National Edu-
cation Policy and spoke
about the significance of
attaining education in
one’s mother tongue. He
suggested that the teach-
ers can teach local folk-
lore to students in differ-
ent languages, so that the
students can learn multi-
ple languages and also
get exposure to the vi-
brant culture of India.
PM said that the teach-
ers can take their students
on educational tours to
explore India’s diversity,
which will aid their learn-
ing and also help them
get to know about their
country in a holistic man-
ner. He added that this
will boost tourism and
give a fillip to the local
economy as well.
PM suggested that the
awardee teachers should
connect with each other
through social media and
share their best practices
so that everyone can
learn, adapt and benefit
from such practices.
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OSD LDA Sangeeta
felicitated by Air Force
First India Bureau
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PCS Sangeeta Raghav,
OSD LDA Lucknow, has
been honoured with an
On-the-Spot Commenda-
tion by the Western Air
Command, Indian Air
Force.
While serving as SDM
Saharanpur, she displayed
exceptional devotion to
service and worked in
close collaboration with
AFS Sarsawa during Op-
eration Sindoor.
The commendation
medal and citation were
conferred by Air Marshal
Jeetendra Mishra, SYSM,
AVSM, VSM, Air Officer
Commanding-in-Chief,
Western Air Command.
This recognition stands
as a proud moment, re-
flecting her exemplary
commitment, courage,
and cooperative spirit in
service to the nation.
Amit Shah to visit Hyderabad for
Ganesh immersion on September 6
PTI
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Union Home Minister
Amit Shah will visit Hy-
derabad on September 6
to participate in Ganesh
immersion procession,
Telangana BJP president
N Ramchander Rao said
on Thursday.
Shah will address the
gathering as part of the
procession at Mozamja-
hi Market in the city,
Rao told PTI Videos.
“Ganesh immersion
procession in Hyderabad
is one of the biggest
events. We are happy
that Amit Shah has ac-
cepted to come for the
programme,” the Telan-
gana BJP chief said.
Prior to the public
meeting, Shah will inau-
gurate an exhibition on
the 46 years journey of
Bhagyanagar Ganesh
Utsav Samiti, BJP sourc-
es said. Shah will also
hold a meeting with par-
ty leaders.
5-hour bandh
in Bihar to
protest abuse
of PM’s mother
PTI
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Ruling NDA’s five-
hour Bihar bandh on
Thursday called to
protest the alleged
hurling of abuse at the
mother of Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi
during the Congress
leader Rahul Gandhi’s
recently concluded
‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’
evoked a mixed re-
sponse. In Patna, few-
er vehicles plied the
roads and some pri-
vate schools declared
a holiday.
On the business
front, some shopkeep-
ers kept their estab-
lishments open while
others kept their shut-
ters closed during the
bandh from 7 am to
noon. Workers from
BJP and its NDA al-
lies, including a large
number of women, hit
the streets to enforce
bandh across state.
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DHARMASTHALA CASE:
SEERS MEET SHAH
A delegation of
Hindu seers from
Karnataka, under
the banner of ‘Sanatan Sant
Niyog’, called on Union
Home Minister Amit Shah
in New Delhi on Thursday.
The delegation of seers
demanded that the case
of alleged mass burials in
the temple town of Dhar-
masthala be handed over
to the National Investigation
Agency (NIA).
Bhutan PM in India
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FELICITATION CEREMONY
Teachers, students felicitated on
Teacher’s Day eve in Lucknow
Dr Ahtesham Siddiqui
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n the eve of
Teacher’s Day, a
grand Special
Teacher Felicitation Cer-
emony was organized at
the Primary School, Kal-
li Paschim. The event
proved to be historic and
inspiring for the region.
A total of 120 outstand-
ing and dedicated teach-
ers were honoured for
their exceptional service.
To encourage young
talent, 15 meritorious
students were awarded
laptops, promoting digi-
tal learning and innova-
tion. Alongside, modern
facilities were inaugu-
rated in schools: sturdy
furniture in five schools
and attractive, safe
swings in 27 schools.
These initiatives are
expected to make the
learning environment
more student-friendly
and engaging.
Addressing the gather-
ing, Sarojini Nagar MLA
Dr. Rajeshwar Singh
highlighted the invalua-
ble role of teachers, com-
paring their virtues to
Guru Gobind Singh’s
courage, Chanakya’s wis-
dom, Buddha’s compas-
sion, Swami Vivekanan-
da’s awakening, Dr. Kal-
am’s dreams, and Dr.
Radhakrishnan’s ideals.
“Teachers are not only
givers of knowledge, but
true sculptors of the fu-
ture generation’s mind
and character,” he said.
Dr. Singh also under-
lined India’s progress in
education since inde-
pendence, crediting
teachers’ tireless dedica-
tion. He emphasized that
the goal ahead is to pre-
pare students not just as
job seekers but as job
creators and innovators.
The ceremony was
graced by MP Kaushal
Kishore, social leaders,
officials, principals,
teachers, students, and
community members.
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National Teachers Awards, 2025
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PTI
1HZ'HOKL
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi, along with
Singapore Prime Minis-
ter Lawrence Wong, on
Thursday virtually inau-
gurated the second
phase of the PSA-oper-
ated Bharat Mumbai
Container Terminal
(BMCT) at the Jawahar-
lal Nehru Port.
Following this, the
terminal’s total contain-
er handling capacity
would stand at 4.8 mil-
lion TEUs from 2.4 mil-
lion TEUs earlier.
JNPA Chairman Un-
mesh Sharad Wagh said
that the country’s pre-
mier container port,
Jawaharlal Nehru Port,
is looking at allowing
Ro-Ro (Roll on/Roll off)
service from its facility
for efficient vehicle
transportation.
The country’s premier
container port handles
five major dedicated con-
tainer terminals operated
by global market leaders
with a deep draft of 15+
metres, with the capabil-
ity of handling 18,000
TEU vessels.
At the port, the event
was attended by Minister
of State for Ports, Ship-
ping and Waterways
Shantanu Thakur, Maha-
rashtra Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis,
Managing Director PSA
India Gobu Selliaya and
Wagh, among others.
“We are also thinking
of starting a Ro-Ro ser-
vice. The exporters (car
makers) have sought per-
mission, which are pend-
ing due to certain issues.
We are discussing those
issues with them,” Wagh
said on the sidelines of
the event.
He said that the Port is
“very keen” to give them
permission for these ser-
vices, as there is a lot of
demand, adding that cur-
rently these export vehi-
cles come to Mumbai
from Pune, and have to
travel an additional dis-
tance besides congesting
the city’s roads.
On the expansion, he
said, “The expansion of
this terminal is an impor-
tant milestone for us in
achieving the Prime Min-
ister’s vision of port-led
development.”
The 100 per cent re-
newable energy terminal,
PSA Mumbai Terminal is
the first container termi-
nal port with DFC (dedi-
cated freight corridor)-
compliant with six rails
and 8 RMGs.
301DUHQGUD0RGLZLWK6LQJDSRUH30/DZUHQFH:RQJGXULQJDMRLQWSUHVVVWDWHPHQWDWWKH+\GHUDEDG+RXVHLQ1HZ'HOKL
PM Modi, S’pore PM open 2nd phase
of Mumbai’s JN Port PSA Terminal
PM’S LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMED NORTH EAST,
SAYS ARUNACHAL CM AT AVIATION SUMMIT
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema
Khandu on Thursday said the last decade
under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
brought historic transformation to the Northeast, with
connectivity and development initiatives reaching even
the remotest villages of Arunachal Pradesh. Speak-
ing at the inaugural session of the third North-East
Aviation Summit and the North-Eastern Regional
Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation here, Khandu
thanked Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan
Naidu and the ministry for “providing a vital platform for
dialogue and policy shaping” in the sector.
PM interacts with winners
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi interacted with
teachers who have been
conferred the National
Teachers Awards at his
residence at 7, Lok Kaly-
an Marg on Thursday.
The awardees shared
their teaching experience
with the Prime Minister.
They also talked about
interesting techniques
used by them to make
learning more interest-
ing. They also shared ex-
amples of social work
being done by them
along with their regular
teaching work. Interact-
ing with them, the PM
commended their dedica-
tion to the craft of teach-
ing and the remarkable
zeal they have displayed
over the years, which has
been recognized through
the Awards.
PM discussed the im-
pact of the National Edu-
cation Policy and spoke
about the significance of
attaining education in
one’s mother tongue. He
suggested that the teach-
ers can teach local folk-
lore to students in differ-
ent languages, so that the
students can learn multi-
ple languages and also
get exposure to the vi-
brant culture of India.
PM said that the teach-
ers can take their students
on educational tours to
explore India’s diversity,
which will aid their learn-
ing and also help them
get to know about their
country in a holistic man-
ner. He added that this
will boost tourism and
give a fillip to the local
economy as well.
PM suggested that the
awardee teachers should
connect with each other
through social media and
share their best practices
so that everyone can
learn, adapt and benefit
from such practices.
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OSD LDA Sangeeta
felicitated by Air Force
First India Bureau
/XFNQRZ
PCS Sangeeta Raghav,
OSD LDA Lucknow, has
been honoured with an
On-the-Spot Commenda-
tion by the Western Air
Command, Indian Air
Force.
While serving as SDM
Saharanpur, she displayed
exceptional devotion to
service and worked in
close collaboration with
AFS Sarsawa during Op-
eration Sindoor.
The commendation
medal and citation were
conferred by Air Marshal
Jeetendra Mishra, SYSM,
AVSM, VSM, Air Officer
Commanding-in-Chief,
Western Air Command.
This recognition stands
as a proud moment, re-
flecting her exemplary
commitment, courage,
and cooperative spirit in
service to the nation.
Amit Shah to visit Hyderabad for
Ganesh immersion on September 6
PTI
+\GHUDEDG
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah will visit Hy-
derabad on September 6
to participate in Ganesh
immersion procession,
Telangana BJP president
N Ramchander Rao said
on Thursday.
Shah will address the
gathering as part of the
procession at Mozamja-
hi Market in the city,
Rao told PTI Videos.
“Ganesh immersion
procession in Hyderabad
is one of the biggest
events. We are happy
that Amit Shah has ac-
cepted to come for the
programme,” the Telan-
gana BJP chief said.
Prior to the public
meeting, Shah will inau-
gurate an exhibition on
the 46 years journey of
Bhagyanagar Ganesh
Utsav Samiti, BJP sourc-
es said. Shah will also
hold a meeting with par-
ty leaders.
5-hour bandh
in Bihar to
protest abuse
of PM’s mother
PTI
3DWQD
Ruling NDA’s five-
hour Bihar bandh on
Thursday called to
protest the alleged
hurling of abuse at the
mother of Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi
during the Congress
leader Rahul Gandhi’s
recently concluded
‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’
evoked a mixed re-
sponse. In Patna, few-
er vehicles plied the
roads and some pri-
vate schools declared
a holiday.
On the business
front, some shopkeep-
ers kept their estab-
lishments open while
others kept their shut-
ters closed during the
bandh from 7 am to
noon. Workers from
BJP and its NDA al-
lies, including a large
number of women, hit
the streets to enforce
bandh across state.
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DHARMASTHALA CASE:
SEERS MEET SHAH
A delegation of
Hindu seers from
Karnataka, under
the banner of ‘Sanatan Sant
Niyog’, called on Union
Home Minister Amit Shah
in New Delhi on Thursday.
The delegation of seers
demanded that the case
of alleged mass burials in
the temple town of Dhar-
masthala be handed over
to the National Investigation
Agency (NIA).
Bhutan PM in India
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FELICITATION CEREMONY
Teachers, students felicitated on
Teacher’s Day eve in Lucknow
Dr Ahtesham Siddiqui
/XFNQRZ
n the eve of
Teacher’s Day, a
grand Special
Teacher Felicitation Cer-
emony was organized at
the Primary School, Kal-
li Paschim. The event
proved to be historic and
inspiring for the region.
A total of 120 outstand-
ing and dedicated teach-
ers were honoured for
their exceptional service.
To encourage young
talent, 15 meritorious
students were awarded
laptops, promoting digi-
tal learning and innova-
tion. Alongside, modern
facilities were inaugu-
rated in schools: sturdy
furniture in five schools
and attractive, safe
swings in 27 schools.
These initiatives are
expected to make the
learning environment
more student-friendly
and engaging.
Addressing the gather-
ing, Sarojini Nagar MLA
Dr. Rajeshwar Singh
highlighted the invalua-
ble role of teachers, com-
paring their virtues to
Guru Gobind Singh’s
courage, Chanakya’s wis-
dom, Buddha’s compas-
sion, Swami Vivekanan-
da’s awakening, Dr. Kal-
am’s dreams, and Dr.
Radhakrishnan’s ideals.
“Teachers are not only
givers of knowledge, but
true sculptors of the fu-
ture generation’s mind
and character,” he said.
Dr. Singh also under-
lined India’s progress in
education since inde-
pendence, crediting
teachers’ tireless dedica-
tion. He emphasized that
the goal ahead is to pre-
pare students not just as
job seekers but as job
creators and innovators.
The ceremony was
graced by MP Kaushal
Kishore, social leaders,
officials, principals,
teachers, students, and
community members.
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National Teachers Awards, 2025
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Promoted by
GOVT INTRODUCES VOLUNTARY SILVER...
Jewellery hallmarking with digital traceability
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
he government
on Thursday
said it has intro-
duced voluntary hall-
marking for silver jewel-
lery and articles effective
September 1, implement-
ing a digital identification
system to ensure metal
purity for consumers.
The Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) revised
its hallmarking standard
with the publication of
IS 2112:2025, replacing
the earlier IS 2112:2014
version.
The revision introduc-
es Hallmarking Unique
Identification (HUID)-
based hallmarking for
silver jewellery and arti-
cles, enhancing tracea-
bility and aligning with
the existing gold hall-
marking system.
Under the new system,
consumers can identify
article type, purity grade,
hallmarking date, testing
centre details and jewel-
ler registration number of
silver jewellery hall-
marked after September
1, 2025, using the BIS
Care mobile application,
according to an official
statement.
The country currently
has around 230 Assaying
and Hallmarking Centres
recognised by BIS
for testing silver jewel-
lery, spread across 87
districts.
In financial year 2024-
25, over 3.2 million sil-
ver jewellery articles
were hallmarked.
T
FI TOON
SHEKHAR
The revised standard
introduces seven
purity grades - 800,
835, 925, 958, 970,
990, and 999 - with
grades 958 and 999
newly added. The
hallmark consists of
three components:
BIS Standard Mark
with the word ?SILVER?,
purity grade, and
HUID code
Conversion racket busted
in Mewat, orphans rescued PM?s B?Day: Odisha to issue work
order for 50K Antyodaya houses
Shyam Sharma
Alwar police have un-
covered a major hub of
anti-national activities
in the Mewat region. For
nearly two decades, a
group had been running
illegal operations from a
lavish bungalow in Syed
Colony, Goleta village,
near the Alwar-Mathura
highway.
The hideout was being
used for forced religious
conversions and other se-
rious crimes.
Soon after taking
charge, newly appointed
SP Sudhir Chaudhary ap-
pealed to the public to
support police action
against such rackets. Act-
ing on a tip-off from so-
cial activist Vijendra
Khandelwal, police raid-
ed the heavily fortified
mansion, surrounded by
15-foot walls. Inside,
they found minor or-
phaned children alleged-
ly confined and coerced
into converting. On see-
ing the police, the fright-
ened children cried for
help, pleading to be res-
cued.Two individuals,
including Amrit alias So-
han Singh from Gujarat,
were arrested.
Police also seized ob-
jectionable religious
texts and symbols. Pre-
liminary interrogation
revealed the operation
was linked to an NGO,
FMPV, reportedly fund-
ed by missionaries, and
involved in orchestrat-
ing conversions and an-
ti-national activities
across the country.
PTI
%KXEDQHVZDU
The Odisha government
on Thursday said it will
issue work orders for
50,000 Antyodaya hous-
es on September 17,
marking the 75th birth-
day of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
This was announced
by Panchayati Raj Minis-
ter Rabi Narayan Naik,
who said the scheme was
aimed at providing pucca
houses to economically
weaker sections or peo-
ple currently living in
kutcha houses. The min-
ister said housing assis-
tance of Rs 1.2 lakh will
be provided for con-
structing a pucca house
with a minimum carpet
area of 25 square feet.
Naik added that so far
over one lakh beneficia-
ries have been included
under the scheme. In ad-
dition, he announced that
work orders for the Prad-
han Mantri Awas Yojana
(PMAY) houses will be
issued in November.
In a recent survey for
the new PM Awas
scheme, around 35 lakh
beneficiaries have ap-
plied, the minister said,
adding that the govern-
ment plans to complete
all procedural formalities
by November and begin
issuing work orders
thereafter. Earlier, Chief
Minister Mohan Charan
Majhi had announced
that the state government
would plant 75 lakh sap-
lings on Modi?s birthday.
Majhi said the planta-
tion will be carried out
under the ?Ek Ped Maa
Ke Naam? campaign.
?In recognition to
PM?s commitment to
Odisha?s development
and his goodwill towards
the people, 75 lakh trees
will be planted across the
state in a single day on
September 17. This will
be people?s gift to the
PM,? Majhi had said.
Five killed as car rams
into truck in Patna
Agencies
3DWQD
In a tragic accident on
Thursday, five business-
men were killed when
their speeding car
rammed into a truck on
the Patna-Gaya-Dobhi
four-lane national
Highway number 83
near Suiya Mor under
Parsa Bazar police sta-
tion in Bihar.
The accident happened
around 12.45 a.m., and
the collision was so se-
vere that the front portion
of the car was embedded
into the truck.
Locals, hearing the
loud crash, rushed to the
spot and alerted police.
Police, with the help of
gas cutters and a crane,
managed to retrieve the
bodies after nearly two
hours of effort.
All five deceased were
residents of Patna and
nearby districts engaged
in the pesticide and agro-
products business.
The victims were iden-
tified as Rajesh Kumar
(50) ? resident of Kurji
Chashma Gali, Patna;
Sanjay Kumar Sinha
(55) ? resident of Patel
Nagar, Patna; Kamal
Kishore (38) ? resident
of Patna; Prakash Chau-
rasia (35) ? resident of
Samastipur, currently
living in Patna; and Sunil
Kumar (38) ? resident of
Muzaffarpur, currently
residing in Patna.
Family members said
the group had gone to
Fatuha for business work
and were returning to
Patna late at night when
the accident occurred.
All were businessmen
110 km of int?l border fence damaged
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1HZ'HOKL
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also runs along the states
of Rajasthan and Guja-
rat on the country?s
western side, the border
force guards about 192
km in Jammu and 553
km in Punjab.
About 80 km of the IB
fence in Punjab and
around 30 km of it in Jam-
mu has been damaged by
the floods that have
wreaked havoc. The fence
at these places has either
submerged, uprooted or
tilted, officials said.
Floods have also dam-
aged or inundated about
20 Border Security Force
(BSF) posts in Jammu
and 65-67 in Punjab.
Several forward defence
points (FDPs) or high-
ground located observa-
tion posts of the force
have also been impacted.
The force has now be-
gun a ?mega exercise? in
these two areas to restore
the fence and the border
outposts (BOPs) so that
troops can occupy them
again, an official.
The IB in these affect-
ed areas is being secured
through drone surveil-
lance, usage of large
searchlights, boat patrol-
ling and electronic moni-
toring. The water is re-
ceding and the BSF will
be back to its position in
no time, he said.
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Promoted by
GOVT INTRODUCES VOLUNTARY SILVER...
Jewellery hallmarking with digital traceability
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
he government
on Thursday
said it has intro-
duced voluntary hall-
marking for silver jewel-
lery and articles effective
September 1, implement-
ing a digital identification
system to ensure metal
purity for consumers.
The Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) revised
its hallmarking standard
with the publication of
IS 2112:2025, replacing
the earlier IS 2112:2014
version.
The revision introduc-
es Hallmarking Unique
Identification (HUID)-
based hallmarking for
silver jewellery and arti-
cles, enhancing tracea-
bility and aligning with
the existing gold hall-
marking system.
Under the new system,
consumers can identify
article type, purity grade,
hallmarking date, testing
centre details and jewel-
ler registration number of
silver jewellery hall-
marked after September
1, 2025, using the BIS
Care mobile application,
according to an official
statement.
The country currently
has around 230 Assaying
and Hallmarking Centres
recognised by BIS
for testing silver jewel-
lery, spread across 87
districts.
In financial year 2024-
25, over 3.2 million sil-
ver jewellery articles
were hallmarked.
T
FI TOON
SHEKHAR
The revised standard
introduces seven
purity grades - 800,
835, 925, 958, 970,
990, and 999 - with
grades 958 and 999
newly added. The
hallmark consists of
three components:
BIS Standard Mark
with the word ?SILVER?,
purity grade, and
HUID code
Conversion racket busted
in Mewat, orphans rescued PM?s B?Day: Odisha to issue work
order for 50K Antyodaya houses
Shyam Sharma
Alwar police have un-
covered a major hub of
anti-national activities
in the Mewat region. For
nearly two decades, a
group had been running
illegal operations from a
lavish bungalow in Syed
Colony, Goleta village,
near the Alwar-Mathura
highway.
The hideout was being
used for forced religious
conversions and other se-
rious crimes.
Soon after taking
charge, newly appointed
SP Sudhir Chaudhary ap-
pealed to the public to
support police action
against such rackets. Act-
ing on a tip-off from so-
cial activist Vijendra
Khandelwal, police raid-
ed the heavily fortified
mansion, surrounded by
15-foot walls. Inside,
they found minor or-
phaned children alleged-
ly confined and coerced
into converting. On see-
ing the police, the fright-
ened children cried for
help, pleading to be res-
cued.Two individuals,
including Amrit alias So-
han Singh from Gujarat,
were arrested.
Police also seized ob-
jectionable religious
texts and symbols. Pre-
liminary interrogation
revealed the operation
was linked to an NGO,
FMPV, reportedly fund-
ed by missionaries, and
involved in orchestrat-
ing conversions and an-
ti-national activities
across the country.
PTI
%KXEDQHVZDU
The Odisha government
on Thursday said it will
issue work orders for
50,000 Antyodaya hous-
es on September 17,
marking the 75th birth-
day of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
This was announced
by Panchayati Raj Minis-
ter Rabi Narayan Naik,
who said the scheme was
aimed at providing pucca
houses to economically
weaker sections or peo-
ple currently living in
kutcha houses. The min-
ister said housing assis-
tance of Rs 1.2 lakh will
be provided for con-
structing a pucca house
with a minimum carpet
area of 25 square feet.
Naik added that so far
over one lakh beneficia-
ries have been included
under the scheme. In ad-
dition, he announced that
work orders for the Prad-
han Mantri Awas Yojana
(PMAY) houses will be
issued in November.
In a recent survey for
the new PM Awas
scheme, around 35 lakh
beneficiaries have ap-
plied, the minister said,
adding that the govern-
ment plans to complete
all procedural formalities
by November and begin
issuing work orders
thereafter. Earlier, Chief
Minister Mohan Charan
Majhi had announced
that the state government
would plant 75 lakh sap-
lings on Modi?s birthday.
Majhi said the planta-
tion will be carried out
under the ?Ek Ped Maa
Ke Naam? campaign.
?In recognition to
PM?s commitment to
Odisha?s development
and his goodwill towards
the people, 75 lakh trees
will be planted across the
state in a single day on
September 17. This will
be people?s gift to the
PM,? Majhi had said.
Five killed as car rams
into truck in Patna
Agencies
3DWQD
In a tragic accident on
Thursday, five business-
men were killed when
their speeding car
rammed into a truck on
the Patna-Gaya-Dobhi
four-lane national
Highway number 83
near Suiya Mor under
Parsa Bazar police sta-
tion in Bihar.
The accident happened
around 12.45 a.m., and
the collision was so se-
vere that the front portion
of the car was embedded
into the truck.
Locals, hearing the
loud crash, rushed to the
spot and alerted police.
Police, with the help of
gas cutters and a crane,
managed to retrieve the
bodies after nearly two
hours of effort.
All five deceased were
residents of Patna and
nearby districts engaged
in the pesticide and agro-
products business.
The victims were iden-
tified as Rajesh Kumar
(50) ? resident of Kurji
Chashma Gali, Patna;
Sanjay Kumar Sinha
(55) ? resident of Patel
Nagar, Patna; Kamal
Kishore (38) ? resident
of Patna; Prakash Chau-
rasia (35) ? resident of
Samastipur, currently
living in Patna; and Sunil
Kumar (38) ? resident of
Muzaffarpur, currently
residing in Patna.
Family members said
the group had gone to
Fatuha for business work
and were returning to
Patna late at night when
the accident occurred.
All were businessmen
110 km of int?l border fence damaged
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western side, the border
force guards about 192
km in Jammu and 553
km in Punjab.
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fence in Punjab and
around 30 km of it in Jam-
mu has been damaged by
the floods that have
wreaked havoc. The fence
at these places has either
submerged, uprooted or
tilted, officials said.
Floods have also dam-
aged or inundated about
20 Border Security Force
(BSF) posts in Jammu
and 65-67 in Punjab.
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points (FDPs) or high-
ground located observa-
tion posts of the force
have also been impacted.
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gun a ?mega exercise? in
these two areas to restore
the fence and the border
outposts (BOPs) so that
troops can occupy them
again, an official.
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ed areas is being secured
through drone surveil-
lance, usage of large
searchlights, boat patrol-
ling and electronic moni-
toring. The water is re-
ceding and the BSF will
be back to its position in
no time, he said.
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Memes, videos & commentaries say Modi overshadowed other leaders
First India Bureau
New Delhi
he Shanghai
Cooperation
Organisation
summit and Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi’s
much-discussed China
visit are now behind us.
Beyond the usual analy-
sis of geopolitics and bi-
lateral prospects, Chi-
nese social media users
seemed more fascinated
by body language, optics,
symbolic gestures, and
inevitably, memes.
Some commentary
stressed the cordial tone
of the visit, but much of it
was light-hearted, with a
surprising number of
jokes aimed at US Presi-
dent Donald Trump. If
the SCO summit was a
diplomatic show, Modi
was undoubtedly its lead-
ing actor, judging by the
sheer amount of online
attention he received. “A
distant relative is not as
good as a close neigh-
bour,” remarked Liu
Ying, a researcher at the
Chongyang Institute for
Financial Studies.
Much chatter centred
on the red carpet rolled
out for Modi. “The most
heartwarming moment of
Modi’s visit to China was
his grand reception. As
soon as he arrived, he
was greeted with fanfare.
The red carpet stretched
long, the honour guard
stood in perfect forma-
tion, and the dance per-
formance was particu-
larly lively,” read a com-
mentary on Baidu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting
on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in China.
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Trump’s tariffs threaten ‘vital
relationship’ with India: Official
PTI
New York
A key US lawmaker Rep.
Gregory Meeks said Pres-
ident Donald Trump’s ar-
bitrary tariffs against In-
dia “threaten” the “vital
relationship” between the
two countries. Meeks, a
ranking member of the
House Foreign Affairs
Committee Democrats,
on Wednesday (local
time) underscored “Con-
gress’ support for the US-
India partnership,” fol-
lowing his meeting with
Indian Ambassador to the
US Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
“Met with @AmbVM-
Kwatra to underscore
Congress’ support for the
US-India partnership,
which has strengthened
over the past 25 years,
including through the
Quad,” House Foreign
Affairs Committee Dems
posted on social media,
quoting Meeks.
“I reaffirmed our com-
mitment to deeper ties,
our shared hope for peace
in Ukraine, and my alarm
at Trump’s arbitrary tar-
iffs that threaten this vital
relationship,” Meeks said.
Responding to a post,
Kwatra said, “Grateful for
his constant counsel and
steadfast support to the
US-India relationship
throughout his leadership
on @HouseForeign.”
President tariffs spark alarm in Washington DC; Cong lawmaker voices support for India ties
Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra with US
ODZPDNHU5HS*UHJRU\0HHNV
TRUMP’S EGO BEHIND TARIFF ON INDIAN GOODS?
TRUMP INVITES TOP CEO
S, NOT MUSK FOR DINNER
US LIKELY TO FACE POPULATION DECLINE: REPORT
PUTIN CHIDES TRUMP
FOR USING TACTICS
Russian President
Vladimir Putin has
reprimanded his
US counterpart Donald
Trump for attempting to
exert colonial-era pressure
tactics on leaders of “pow-
erful economies” like India
and China, saying that is
not the way to deal with
the “partners”. “Powerful
economies” like India and
China, with heavy popula-
tions, have their domestic
political mechanism and
laws, Russian President
Putin told the media.
The state-level
data in the US
shows that the
country is “on the edge
of recession”, said Mark
Zandi, chief economist
at credit rating agency
Moody’s. According to
Zandi, who was among
WKHnUVWHFRQRPLVWVWR
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crisis, the states that make
up nearly a third of the US
gross domestic product
(GDP) are currently either
in recession or at high risk
of entering one.
‘US ECONOMY ON
BRINK OF RECESSION’
‘TRUMP’S PERSONAL RAPPORT WITH MODI GONE’
The 50 per cent punitive US tariff imposed on In-
dian goods is increasingly being seen as more to
do with President Donald Trump’s ego being hurt
over New Delhi contradicting his claim of having brokered
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than any economic rationale. “Trump’s 50 per cent tariff
on Indian goods is as much about showing off power as
about economics. The irony is striking. While India is be-
ing targeted for buying Russian oil, EU countries quietly
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Washington: President Donald Trump will host a
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White House on Thursday night. The guest list is
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from the guest list is Elon Musk, once a close ally of Trump,
whom the president tasked with running the government-
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will be held in the Rose Garden, where Trump recently
paved over the grassy lawn and set up tables.
The United States is staring at a major crisis as
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decline by the end of this year, primarily due to a
sharp decline in birth rates and a rapid decrease in the
the number of immigrants. As per a report by the Ameri-
can Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington-based think
tank– the number of immigrants in America may decline
by 525,000 in 2025/ As per the report, the US population
could plummet by about 6,000, with US census reporting
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population decline in its 250-year history.
New York/Washington: President Donald Trump
had a very good personal relationship with
PM Narendra Modi, but “that’s gone now”, US’
former National Security Adviser John Bolton has said,
cautioning that close ties with the American leader
“won’t protect” world leaders from the “worst”. Bolton’s
remarks came against the backdrop of possibly the
worst phase in India-US relations in over two decades,
with the strain exacerbated by Trump’s tariff policy and
constant criticism of New Delhi by his administration.
“I think Trump sees international relations through the
prism of his personal relations with leaders,” he said.
Ensure monitoring to transform all
Anganwadi centres: Dy CM Diya Govt wants credit
for RaGa’s idea:
Gehlot on GSTFirst India Bureau
-DLSXU
On the proposal of having
2 GST slabs, Ashok Ge-
hlot said, “Rahul Gandhi
had made this point about
GST back in 2016. After
giving the public the shock
of inflation for 9 years, in
2025, the Modi
government fi-
nally accepted
it. Why was
such a long de-
lay made?
Now the central govern-
ment wants to take credit
for it, but had Rahul’s sug-
gestion been accepted ear-
lier and the decision taken
in time, the common peo-
ple and the economy
would not have suffered
such losses.”
Nirmal Tiwari
-DLSXU
Deputy CM and Minister
for Women and Child
Development, Diya Ku-
mari, has directed offi-
cials to work actively in
the field and ensure regu-
lar monitoring to trans-
form all Anganwadi cen-
tres in Rajasthan into
model facilities.
She emphasized that
unsafe and dilapidated
buildings should be de-
molished immediately
and centres should be re-
located to secure loca-
tions without delay.
She instructed timely
and transparent utilisation
of the allocated budget
must be ensured and re-
viewed district-wise pro-
gress and directed Deputy
Directors to expedite sur-
veys of Anganwadi cen-
tres through the respec-
tive District Collectors.
Expressing Condolences
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MODI-PUTIN HAND-
HOLDING, CAR RIDE
Chinese internet
users closely
followed every
move by Modi, but the
real viral moment came
from optics: Modi holding
hands with Russian Presi-
dent Vladimir Putin in
Tianjin, and later sharing
a ride in his Aurus Senat
limousine. The images lit
up platforms such as We-
Chat and Weibo, sparking
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millions of views.
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became another
focus of online
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the Chinese version of
TikTok, many videos
highlighted how Modi was
all smiles and appeared
animated and cordial
during his China visit.
Several focused on his
handholding with Putin,
splicing in Trump video
clips to suggest both an
unbreakable bond be-
tween India and Russia,
and Trump’s supposed
irritation.
A RARE POSITIVE
SPOTLIGHT
Much of the online
commentary in Chi-
na suggested that
Modi overshadowed other
leaders at the summit
and that India’s role was
shifting. Unusually, many
images depicted Modi in
a positive light, showing
him as standing up to the
US, quickly mending ties
with China, and reassur-
ing Russia. Such positive
portrayals of India have
been rare in recent years.
The rationale is simple:
The bigger adversary, for
now, is the US.
GST slabs to provide major relief to common man, middle class: Rathore
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
BJP Rajasthan president
Madan Rathore on
Thursday said that the
changes in GST slabs
would provide major re-
lief to the common man
and middle class while
supporting small traders.
He lauded Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi, Fi-
nance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman and the cen-
tral leadership for the de-
cision. Rathore said that
while the Modi govern-
ment has raised taxes on
luxury items, it has taken
a “historic decision” to
exempt life-saving medi-
cines, pre-packed and
labelled paneer and chhe-
na, as well as Indian
breads like chapati, para-
tha from GST. He said
the move would ease liv-
ing costs and make doing
business simpler.
Targeting the Con-
gress, Rathore alleged
that the party never took
concrete measures for
the poor.
“Ashok Gehlot, de-
spite having served as
chief minister and Union
minister, never raised
such issues. The Con-
gress had increased VAT
up to 36 per cent and
misled the public,” he
told reporters.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Rajasthan Pradesh Con-
gress Committee (PCC)
President Govind Singh
Dotasra launched a scath-
ing attack on the state
government and the As-
sembly Speaker, accus-
ing them of bias and fail-
ure to address the plight
of farmers affected by
excessive rainfall.
In a press conference
on Thursday, Dotasra
warned that the Congress
may soon bring a no-con-
fidence motion against
the Speaker during the
upcoming budget session.
He alleged that the gov-
ernment has been unable
to provide satisfactory an-
swers in the Assembly
regarding key issues, par-
ticularly the destruction of
crops due to heavy rains.
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Shehar Chalo Abhiyan from Sep 15
Ensure smooth supply
in rabi season: CS Pant
Dr Rituraj Sharma
-DLSXU
Chief Secretary Sud-
hansh Pant on Thursday
directed fertiliser compa-
nies to ensure smooth
supply during the upcom-
ing rabi season, stressing
that timely availability is
crucial as the season is
fertiliser-intensive.
Pant said farmers re-
quire additional support
this year due to unexpect-
ed rainfall. He instructed
the agriculture commis-
sioner to closely monitor
the situation and resolve
issues on priority.
Pant issued strict direc-
tions against black mar-
keting and asked the po-
lice department to launch
special drives to curb it,
while ensuring transpar-
ent distribution through
cooperative societies. He
also asked the railways to
strengthen and develop
rake points at Jaipur, Ha-
numangarh, Jhunjhunu
and Dausa to ease pres-
sure during peak demand.
Abhishek Shrivastava
-DLSXU
In a significant step to-
wards strengthening urban
governance and delivering
public services more effi-
ciently, the Rajasthan gov-
ernment, under the leader-
ship of Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma, will launch the Shehar
Chalo Abhiyan from Sep-
tember 15 to October 2.
This initiative is aimed
at ensuring that essential
municipal services reach
citizens promptly and ef-
fectively across all urban
areas. In line with the
CM’s directive to provide
direct relief to the public,
this campaign will mirror
the Gaon Chalo Abhiyan
currently being imple-
mented in rural areas.
Preparatory camps will
be held up to September
13, focusing on logistical
readiness and resource
mobilisation.
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Memes, videos & commentaries say Modi overshadowed other leaders
First India Bureau
New Delhi
he Shanghai
Cooperation
Organisation
summit and Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi’s
much-discussed China
visit are now behind us.
Beyond the usual analy-
sis of geopolitics and bi-
lateral prospects, Chi-
nese social media users
seemed more fascinated
by body language, optics,
symbolic gestures, and
inevitably, memes.
Some commentary
stressed the cordial tone
of the visit, but much of it
was light-hearted, with a
surprising number of
jokes aimed at US Presi-
dent Donald Trump. If
the SCO summit was a
diplomatic show, Modi
was undoubtedly its lead-
ing actor, judging by the
sheer amount of online
attention he received. “A
distant relative is not as
good as a close neigh-
bour,” remarked Liu
Ying, a researcher at the
Chongyang Institute for
Financial Studies.
Much chatter centred
on the red carpet rolled
out for Modi. “The most
heartwarming moment of
Modi’s visit to China was
his grand reception. As
soon as he arrived, he
was greeted with fanfare.
The red carpet stretched
long, the honour guard
stood in perfect forma-
tion, and the dance per-
formance was particu-
larly lively,” read a com-
mentary on Baidu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting
on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in China.
T
NEWS 07
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Friday | September 5, 2025
Promoted by
Soltown Infra Private Limited
Trump’s tariffs threaten ‘vital
relationship’ with India: Official
PTI
New York
A key US lawmaker Rep.
Gregory Meeks said Pres-
ident Donald Trump’s ar-
bitrary tariffs against In-
dia “threaten” the “vital
relationship” between the
two countries. Meeks, a
ranking member of the
House Foreign Affairs
Committee Democrats,
on Wednesday (local
time) underscored “Con-
gress’ support for the US-
India partnership,” fol-
lowing his meeting with
Indian Ambassador to the
US Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
“Met with @AmbVM-
Kwatra to underscore
Congress’ support for the
US-India partnership,
which has strengthened
over the past 25 years,
including through the
Quad,” House Foreign
Affairs Committee Dems
posted on social media,
quoting Meeks.
“I reaffirmed our com-
mitment to deeper ties,
our shared hope for peace
in Ukraine, and my alarm
at Trump’s arbitrary tar-
iffs that threaten this vital
relationship,” Meeks said.
Responding to a post,
Kwatra said, “Grateful for
his constant counsel and
steadfast support to the
US-India relationship
throughout his leadership
on @HouseForeign.”
President tariffs spark alarm in Washington DC; Cong lawmaker voices support for India ties
Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra with US
ODZPDNHU5HS*UHJRU\0HHNV
TRUMP’S EGO BEHIND TARIFF ON INDIAN GOODS?
TRUMP INVITES TOP CEO
S, NOT MUSK FOR DINNER
US LIKELY TO FACE POPULATION DECLINE: REPORT
PUTIN CHIDES TRUMP
FOR USING TACTICS
Russian President
Vladimir Putin has
reprimanded his
US counterpart Donald
Trump for attempting to
exert colonial-era pressure
tactics on leaders of “pow-
erful economies” like India
and China, saying that is
not the way to deal with
the “partners”. “Powerful
economies” like India and
China, with heavy popula-
tions, have their domestic
political mechanism and
laws, Russian President
Putin told the media.
The state-level
data in the US
shows that the
country is “on the edge
of recession”, said Mark
Zandi, chief economist
at credit rating agency
Moody’s. According to
Zandi, who was among
WKHnUVWHFRQRPLVWVWR
SUHGLFWWKHnQDQFLDO
crisis, the states that make
up nearly a third of the US
gross domestic product
(GDP) are currently either
in recession or at high risk
of entering one.
‘US ECONOMY ON
BRINK OF RECESSION’
‘TRUMP’S PERSONAL RAPPORT WITH MODI GONE’
The 50 per cent punitive US tariff imposed on In-
dian goods is increasingly being seen as more to
do with President Donald Trump’s ego being hurt
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about economics. The irony is striking. While India is be-
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White House on Thursday night. The guest list is
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will be held in the Rose Garden, where Trump recently
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decline by the end of this year, primarily due to a
sharp decline in birth rates and a rapid decrease in the
the number of immigrants. As per a report by the Ameri-
can Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington-based think
tank– the number of immigrants in America may decline
by 525,000 in 2025/ As per the report, the US population
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population decline in its 250-year history.
New York/Washington: President Donald Trump
had a very good personal relationship with
PM Narendra Modi, but “that’s gone now”, US’
former National Security Adviser John Bolton has said,
cautioning that close ties with the American leader
“won’t protect” world leaders from the “worst”. Bolton’s
remarks came against the backdrop of possibly the
worst phase in India-US relations in over two decades,
with the strain exacerbated by Trump’s tariff policy and
constant criticism of New Delhi by his administration.
“I think Trump sees international relations through the
prism of his personal relations with leaders,” he said.
Ensure monitoring to transform all
Anganwadi centres: Dy CM Diya Govt wants credit
for RaGa’s idea:
Gehlot on GSTFirst India Bureau
-DLSXU
On the proposal of having
2 GST slabs, Ashok Ge-
hlot said, “Rahul Gandhi
had made this point about
GST back in 2016. After
giving the public the shock
of inflation for 9 years, in
2025, the Modi
government fi-
nally accepted
it. Why was
such a long de-
lay made?
Now the central govern-
ment wants to take credit
for it, but had Rahul’s sug-
gestion been accepted ear-
lier and the decision taken
in time, the common peo-
ple and the economy
would not have suffered
such losses.”
Nirmal Tiwari
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Deputy CM and Minister
for Women and Child
Development, Diya Ku-
mari, has directed offi-
cials to work actively in
the field and ensure regu-
lar monitoring to trans-
form all Anganwadi cen-
tres in Rajasthan into
model facilities.
She emphasized that
unsafe and dilapidated
buildings should be de-
molished immediately
and centres should be re-
located to secure loca-
tions without delay.
She instructed timely
and transparent utilisation
of the allocated budget
must be ensured and re-
viewed district-wise pro-
gress and directed Deputy
Directors to expedite sur-
veys of Anganwadi cen-
tres through the respec-
tive District Collectors.
Expressing Condolences
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users closely
followed every
move by Modi, but the
real viral moment came
from optics: Modi holding
hands with Russian Presi-
dent Vladimir Putin in
Tianjin, and later sharing
a ride in his Aurus Senat
limousine. The images lit
up platforms such as We-
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all smiles and appeared
animated and cordial
during his China visit.
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handholding with Putin,
splicing in Trump video
clips to suggest both an
unbreakable bond be-
tween India and Russia,
and Trump’s supposed
irritation.
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SPOTLIGHT
Much of the online
commentary in Chi-
na suggested that
Modi overshadowed other
leaders at the summit
and that India’s role was
shifting. Unusually, many
images depicted Modi in
a positive light, showing
him as standing up to the
US, quickly mending ties
with China, and reassur-
ing Russia. Such positive
portrayals of India have
been rare in recent years.
The rationale is simple:
The bigger adversary, for
now, is the US.
GST slabs to provide major relief to common man, middle class: Rathore
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
BJP Rajasthan president
Madan Rathore on
Thursday said that the
changes in GST slabs
would provide major re-
lief to the common man
and middle class while
supporting small traders.
He lauded Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi, Fi-
nance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman and the cen-
tral leadership for the de-
cision. Rathore said that
while the Modi govern-
ment has raised taxes on
luxury items, it has taken
a “historic decision” to
exempt life-saving medi-
cines, pre-packed and
labelled paneer and chhe-
na, as well as Indian
breads like chapati, para-
tha from GST. He said
the move would ease liv-
ing costs and make doing
business simpler.
Targeting the Con-
gress, Rathore alleged
that the party never took
concrete measures for
the poor.
“Ashok Gehlot, de-
spite having served as
chief minister and Union
minister, never raised
such issues. The Con-
gress had increased VAT
up to 36 per cent and
misled the public,” he
told reporters.
First India Bureau
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Rajasthan Pradesh Con-
gress Committee (PCC)
President Govind Singh
Dotasra launched a scath-
ing attack on the state
government and the As-
sembly Speaker, accus-
ing them of bias and fail-
ure to address the plight
of farmers affected by
excessive rainfall.
In a press conference
on Thursday, Dotasra
warned that the Congress
may soon bring a no-con-
fidence motion against
the Speaker during the
upcoming budget session.
He alleged that the gov-
ernment has been unable
to provide satisfactory an-
swers in the Assembly
regarding key issues, par-
ticularly the destruction of
crops due to heavy rains.
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Chief Secretary Sud-
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nies to ensure smooth
supply during the upcom-
ing rabi season, stressing
that timely availability is
crucial as the season is
fertiliser-intensive.
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quire additional support
this year due to unexpect-
ed rainfall. He instructed
the agriculture commis-
sioner to closely monitor
the situation and resolve
issues on priority.
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tions against black mar-
keting and asked the po-
lice department to launch
special drives to curb it,
while ensuring transpar-
ent distribution through
cooperative societies. He
also asked the railways to
strengthen and develop
rake points at Jaipur, Ha-
numangarh, Jhunjhunu
and Dausa to ease pres-
sure during peak demand.
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governance and delivering
public services more effi-
ciently, the Rajasthan gov-
ernment, under the leader-
ship of Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma, will launch the Shehar
Chalo Abhiyan from Sep-
tember 15 to October 2.
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at ensuring that essential
municipal services reach
citizens promptly and ef-
fectively across all urban
areas. In line with the
CM’s directive to provide
direct relief to the public,
this campaign will mirror
the Gaon Chalo Abhiyan
currently being imple-
mented in rural areas.
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be held up to September
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readiness and resource
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A teacher is not just a guide to
knowledge, but a light that awakens
wisdom. Greetings on Teacher?s Day!
Dr
JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/006/2025-27Jaipur, Friday | September 5, 2025 ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLD
Today?s JC Show is
headlined as ?Global
Power Shift? Modi in
Command!? What ex-
actly does that mean?
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra:
It signifies that Donald
Trump, in a rather im-
pulsive and erratic
move, imposed a 50%
tariff on India, which
many view as a self-in-
flicted wound, a ?self-
goal.? This decision has,
paradoxically, opened
up a new path for Naren-
dra Modi to forge a fresh
global alliance. Political
analysts believe that un-
less Trump swiftly cor-
rects this mistake, the
trio of Russia, India, and
China could corner him
from all sides. This tariff
misadventure could very
well become ?Trump?s
Waterloo.? China is al-
ready upset over a 145%
tariff; Russia is also dis-
pleased. In such a sce-
nario, if India?s 1.4 bil-
lion citizens rise against
Trump, the entire global
diplomatic equation is
bound to change dra-
matically. That is why
this is being seen as the
beginning of a new
global alliance where
Narendra Modi plays a
crucial and pivotal role.
As has been said: ?The
world is not only watch-
ing India, it is counting
on India.? One key rea-
son for this is that Modi
is perceived as a popu-
lar leader who unites,
whereas Trump is seen
as someone who di-
vides. Global Times has
even noted that this is
indeed a global shift in
which India has a key
role to play. The emer-
gence of this powerful
trio, India, Russia, and
China, is being viewed
as a serious challenge to
Trump.
Between China and
Japan, why did Modi
choose to begin his visit
with Japan?
Only Narendra Modi
could have taken such a
calculated diplomatic
decision. The entire
world is aware of the
historical hostility be-
tween China and Japan.
By prioritising Japan,
Modi sent a deliberate
message to China while
also safeguarding In-
dia?s strategic interests.
Certainly, his visit to Ja-
pan was more fruitful
compared to China, be
it in terms of business,
friendship, or political
gain. Whether you call it
an experiment or an act
of moral courage, this
was Modi?s unique ap-
proach. He could have
started with China and
then gone to Japan, but
he chose to do the oppo-
site, beginning with Ja-
pan and then visiting
China. This sequence
itself delivered a diplo-
matic message to Bei-
jing. Moreover, it pro-
jected Modi?s convic-
tion, moral courage, and
the depth of friendship
India shares with Japan.
Today, photos of
Modi, Putin, and Xi
Jinping together at the
SCO have created a
huge stir in diplomatic
circles worldwide. What
is so special about these
images?
These images are indeed
remarkable. If you
closely observe them,
you?ll see the warmth,
the camaraderie, and the
chemistry shared among
Modi, the Chinese Pres-
ident, and the Russian
President. It is clearly
visible in their expres-
sions and body lan-
guage. There is no doubt
that these images have
stirred global diplomatic
circles. They highlight
how Modi is closely
aligned with Putin and
how comfortably he en-
gages in conversation,
even through gestures,
with Xi Jinping. His
comfort level is evident.
These photos under-
score Modi?s diplomatic
and political stature on
the world stage. They
portray him as a leader
well-versed in foreign
affairs, a ?Statesman? in
every sense. These pic-
tures, making headlines
for the last two days,
project Modi?s smart po-
litical persona and his
standing as a global
leader. From a photogra-
phy standpoint too,
these are rare, historic
images likely to remain
memorable in the annals
of diplomacy.
Trump?s trade advisor
reacted to those images
of Modi, Putin, and Xi
together, calling them
?shameful.? What are
your thoughts?
That statement is absurd,
foolish, it reeks of disap-
pointment and frustra-
tion. It?s as if an unin-
vited advisor is trying to
lecture us, implying that
standing with these two
leaders poses a danger to
global security, and sug-
gesting that neither Chi-
na nor Russia can be
India?s true allies. He
reminds us of the border
disputes with China and
argues that Russia, too,
isn?t a genuine friend.
But this reaction only
reflects his own sense of
frustration and dismay.
Beyond that, there is no
real significance to his
statement. It lacks diplo-
matic weight.
Before we continue
with Modi?s diplomatic
tour, one issue arises ?
what do you make of the
Prime Minister?s emo-
tional response to the
Opposition?s offensive
remarks about his late
mother?
It?s truly unfortunate.
This has become a pat-
tern with the Opposi-
tion, ahead of every
election, they end up
handing Modi an issue
on an emotional platter,
which only serves to el-
evate him in the public
eye. Now, with the Bihar
elections approaching,
this issue has struck a
deep emotional chord.
Modi is not politicizing
it, but the matter is un-
deniably emotional.
Public sentiment is
strong, and you can?t
control that. Protests
have already begun in
several states. A Bihar
bandh has been called
on the 4th in response to
statements made by the
RJD and Congress.
Modi clearly stated that
his mother had no in-
volvement in politics,
so why was she insult-
ed? He emphasized that
a mother represents dig-
nity, she is our world,
and that her blessings
have been instrumental
in his life. To insult his
mother, he said, is to in-
sult every mother,
daughter, sister, and
woman in Bihar. The
most painful part, he
noted, is that those born
into privileged families,
a veiled reference to Ra-
hul Gandhi, cannot pos-
sibly understand this
pain. Across the country,
particularly among
women, there is deep
hurt over this remark.
Modi said he may
choose to forgive, but
the people of Bihar cer-
tainly will not. So what
was a non-issue has now
been handed to Modi as
a deeply emotional mat-
ter. Whether he likes it or
not, his party, workers,
and supporters will carry
this issue into the field ,
and that is sure to hurt
the Opposition in Bihar.
After witnessing the
warmth between Modi,
Putin, and Xi in China,
Trump quickly changed
his tune and tried to of-
fer a clarification. Will
that change anything?
No, it won?t make a dif-
ference. The matter is
already progressing on
its own terms. One ma-
jor reason is that Modi is
deeply hurt, disappoint-
ed by the ungrateful at-
titude shown by some-
one he once considered
a friend. He likely never
imagined that a leader
holding such a high of-
fice would act in such a
self-serving way,
whether for Pakistan,
business interests, or
even the Nobel Peace
Prize, and treat a long-
standing friend and a
major country in such a
manner. He didn?t ex-
pect this. Just yesterday,
the US Embassy issued
a statement reiterating
that the friendship be-
tween India and the US
is genuine, strong, and
enduring, the same old
lines that were repeated
when the deal was first
broken. But now, it?s too
late. That said, dialogue
between India and the
US is ongoing and might
eventually yield results.
Still, this sort of public
statement won?t change
the underlying reality.
Chinese President Xi
Jinping said, ?Dancing
dragon and elephant is
the right choice for
both.? What message
was he trying to send?
His statement reflects
enthusiasm and a genu-
ine desire for friendship.
Though journalist Su-
dhir Chaudhary rightly
noted that this is not just
about a ?dragon? and an
?elephant,? a ?bear?
should be included too,
referring to Russia. Still,
this is a commendable
effort and should be ap-
preciated. If this friend-
ship grows, it can have a
meaningful impact.
Modi has already said,
?We are committed to
further strengthen our
relationship with self-
respect and mutual re-
spect.? In other words,
dignity is non-negotia-
ble. The Russian Presi-
dent also expressed a
desire to deepen this re-
lationship and take it
forward with incentives
and a morale boost. So
it?s a good initiative.
The real question is,
will China?s actions
match its words? Or will
its future behavior con-
tradict this sentiment?
That remains to be seen.
But for now, the effort
itself is a positive step.
During Modi?s visit to
China, what key
agreements or under-
standings were
reached?
The most significant de-
velopment was the re-
sumption of a functional
working relationship
with China. There had
been a gap, both psy-
chologically and practi-
cally, but the two sides
have now taken a few
steps forward. Follow-
ing the President?s let-
ter, the most pressing
issue remains the bor-
der. Both countries have
agreed to engage in dia-
logue and find a solu-
tion. But merely saying
that isn?t enough. Modi
made it very clear that
peace along the border
is the first essential con-
dition. He stated that
peace serves as an insur-
ance policy for the good
relations between the
two countries. China, on
the other hand, tried to
be a bit clever diplomat-
ically by suggesting that
the border issue should
not define the overall
relationship. Modi,
however, remains alert.
He reiterated that with-
out peace between the
two nations, talking
about development be-
comes meaningless.
They held a 50-minute
bilateral meeting, which
was described as posi-
tive and constructive,
the kind of dialogue that
could influence regional
and global peace and se-
curity. Additionally,
practical steps were dis-
cussed: opening the
route for the Kailash
Mansarovar pilgrimage,
launching direct flights,
and restarting business
and tourist visas. These
measures will help
bring the two nations
closer. But, to be clear,
no major concrete
agreements were
signed. The real takea-
way was the sentiment,
and the sentiment is that
India and China are re-
turning to a functional
relationship. That?s the
main message.
In light of Trump?s
global tariff war, China
rolled out the red carpet
for Prime Minister
Modi during his recent
visit. Can this gesture
be trusted, or is it mere-
ly a temporary trade ar-
rangement?
Trusting China is diffi-
cult, in fact, extremely
challenging. The rea-
sons lie in its historical
background and the
complex web of politi-
cal, diplomatic, and
business compulsions
that define the relation-
ship today. China?s his-
tory with India has not
been favourable. From
the war in 1962 to the
recent Galwan clashes,
and even earlier during
the Pahalgam incident,
the track record has been
marked by hostility and
betrayal. China extend-
ed full intelligence sup-
port to Pakistan during
the India-Pakistan war.
It has maintained a deep
friendship with individ-
uals like Munir, who
was invited to global
platforms alongside
Chinese representatives,
someone India officially
considers a terrorist and
who is believed to be the
mastermind behind the
Pahalgam attack. All of
this is well-documented
and undeniable. That
said, now that China has
extended the ?Red Car-
pet,? it should be accept-
ed at face value. One
must recognise the ges-
ture, even while remain-
ing cautious. When it
comes to trust, it is dif-
ficult to completely rely
on China. The funda-
mental sentiment that
exists between the two
nations is one of latent
hostility, not genuine
friendship. In contrast,
the core sentiment be-
tween India and the
United States, despite
periodic disagreements,
remains one of frien-
ship. So yes, placing full
trust in China remains
problematic. However,
this recent gesture is in-
deed a positive signal. It
indicates that, for now at
least, China has stepped
away from its traditional
stance and attitude, of-
fering a warm and cere-
monial welcome to Nar-
endra Modi. This shift,
though approached with
caution, should be ac-
knowledged.
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A teacher is not just a guide to
knowledge, but a light that awakens
wisdom. Greetings on Teacher?s Day!
Dr
JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/006/2025-27Jaipur, Friday | September 5, 2025 ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLD
Today?s JC Show is
headlined as ?Global
Power Shift? Modi in
Command!? What ex-
actly does that mean?
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra:
It signifies that Donald
Trump, in a rather im-
pulsive and erratic
move, imposed a 50%
tariff on India, which
many view as a self-in-
flicted wound, a ?self-
goal.? This decision has,
paradoxically, opened
up a new path for Naren-
dra Modi to forge a fresh
global alliance. Political
analysts believe that un-
less Trump swiftly cor-
rects this mistake, the
trio of Russia, India, and
China could corner him
from all sides. This tariff
misadventure could very
well become ?Trump?s
Waterloo.? China is al-
ready upset over a 145%
tariff; Russia is also dis-
pleased. In such a sce-
nario, if India?s 1.4 bil-
lion citizens rise against
Trump, the entire global
diplomatic equation is
bound to change dra-
matically. That is why
this is being seen as the
beginning of a new
global alliance where
Narendra Modi plays a
crucial and pivotal role.
As has been said: ?The
world is not only watch-
ing India, it is counting
on India.? One key rea-
son for this is that Modi
is perceived as a popu-
lar leader who unites,
whereas Trump is seen
as someone who di-
vides. Global Times has
even noted that this is
indeed a global shift in
which India has a key
role to play. The emer-
gence of this powerful
trio, India, Russia, and
China, is being viewed
as a serious challenge to
Trump.
Between China and
Japan, why did Modi
choose to begin his visit
with Japan?
Only Narendra Modi
could have taken such a
calculated diplomatic
decision. The entire
world is aware of the
historical hostility be-
tween China and Japan.
By prioritising Japan,
Modi sent a deliberate
message to China while
also safeguarding In-
dia?s strategic interests.
Certainly, his visit to Ja-
pan was more fruitful
compared to China, be
it in terms of business,
friendship, or political
gain. Whether you call it
an experiment or an act
of moral courage, this
was Modi?s unique ap-
proach. He could have
started with China and
then gone to Japan, but
he chose to do the oppo-
site, beginning with Ja-
pan and then visiting
China. This sequence
itself delivered a diplo-
matic message to Bei-
jing. Moreover, it pro-
jected Modi?s convic-
tion, moral courage, and
the depth of friendship
India shares with Japan.
Today, photos of
Modi, Putin, and Xi
Jinping together at the
SCO have created a
huge stir in diplomatic
circles worldwide. What
is so special about these
images?
These images are indeed
remarkable. If you
closely observe them,
you?ll see the warmth,
the camaraderie, and the
chemistry shared among
Modi, the Chinese Pres-
ident, and the Russian
President. It is clearly
visible in their expres-
sions and body lan-
guage. There is no doubt
that these images have
stirred global diplomatic
circles. They highlight
how Modi is closely
aligned with Putin and
how comfortably he en-
gages in conversation,
even through gestures,
with Xi Jinping. His
comfort level is evident.
These photos under-
score Modi?s diplomatic
and political stature on
the world stage. They
portray him as a leader
well-versed in foreign
affairs, a ?Statesman? in
every sense. These pic-
tures, making headlines
for the last two days,
project Modi?s smart po-
litical persona and his
standing as a global
leader. From a photogra-
phy standpoint too,
these are rare, historic
images likely to remain
memorable in the annals
of diplomacy.
Trump?s trade advisor
reacted to those images
of Modi, Putin, and Xi
together, calling them
?shameful.? What are
your thoughts?
That statement is absurd,
foolish, it reeks of disap-
pointment and frustra-
tion. It?s as if an unin-
vited advisor is trying to
lecture us, implying that
standing with these two
leaders poses a danger to
global security, and sug-
gesting that neither Chi-
na nor Russia can be
India?s true allies. He
reminds us of the border
disputes with China and
argues that Russia, too,
isn?t a genuine friend.
But this reaction only
reflects his own sense of
frustration and dismay.
Beyond that, there is no
real significance to his
statement. It lacks diplo-
matic weight.
Before we continue
with Modi?s diplomatic
tour, one issue arises ?
what do you make of the
Prime Minister?s emo-
tional response to the
Opposition?s offensive
remarks about his late
mother?
It?s truly unfortunate.
This has become a pat-
tern with the Opposi-
tion, ahead of every
election, they end up
handing Modi an issue
on an emotional platter,
which only serves to el-
evate him in the public
eye. Now, with the Bihar
elections approaching,
this issue has struck a
deep emotional chord.
Modi is not politicizing
it, but the matter is un-
deniably emotional.
Public sentiment is
strong, and you can?t
control that. Protests
have already begun in
several states. A Bihar
bandh has been called
on the 4th in response to
statements made by the
RJD and Congress.
Modi clearly stated that
his mother had no in-
volvement in politics,
so why was she insult-
ed? He emphasized that
a mother represents dig-
nity, she is our world,
and that her blessings
have been instrumental
in his life. To insult his
mother, he said, is to in-
sult every mother,
daughter, sister, and
woman in Bihar. The
most painful part, he
noted, is that those born
into privileged families,
a veiled reference to Ra-
hul Gandhi, cannot pos-
sibly understand this
pain. Across the country,
particularly among
women, there is deep
hurt over this remark.
Modi said he may
choose to forgive, but
the people of Bihar cer-
tainly will not. So what
was a non-issue has now
been handed to Modi as
a deeply emotional mat-
ter. Whether he likes it or
not, his party, workers,
and supporters will carry
this issue into the field ,
and that is sure to hurt
the Opposition in Bihar.
After witnessing the
warmth between Modi,
Putin, and Xi in China,
Trump quickly changed
his tune and tried to of-
fer a clarification. Will
that change anything?
No, it won?t make a dif-
ference. The matter is
already progressing on
its own terms. One ma-
jor reason is that Modi is
deeply hurt, disappoint-
ed by the ungrateful at-
titude shown by some-
one he once considered
a friend. He likely never
imagined that a leader
holding such a high of-
fice would act in such a
self-serving way,
whether for Pakistan,
business interests, or
even the Nobel Peace
Prize, and treat a long-
standing friend and a
major country in such a
manner. He didn?t ex-
pect this. Just yesterday,
the US Embassy issued
a statement reiterating
that the friendship be-
tween India and the US
is genuine, strong, and
enduring, the same old
lines that were repeated
when the deal was first
broken. But now, it?s too
late. That said, dialogue
between India and the
US is ongoing and might
eventually yield results.
Still, this sort of public
statement won?t change
the underlying reality.
Chinese President Xi
Jinping said, ?Dancing
dragon and elephant is
the right choice for
both.? What message
was he trying to send?
His statement reflects
enthusiasm and a genu-
ine desire for friendship.
Though journalist Su-
dhir Chaudhary rightly
noted that this is not just
about a ?dragon? and an
?elephant,? a ?bear?
should be included too,
referring to Russia. Still,
this is a commendable
effort and should be ap-
preciated. If this friend-
ship grows, it can have a
meaningful impact.
Modi has already said,
?We are committed to
further strengthen our
relationship with self-
respect and mutual re-
spect.? In other words,
dignity is non-negotia-
ble. The Russian Presi-
dent also expressed a
desire to deepen this re-
lationship and take it
forward with incentives
and a morale boost. So
it?s a good initiative.
The real question is,
will China?s actions
match its words? Or will
its future behavior con-
tradict this sentiment?
That remains to be seen.
But for now, the effort
itself is a positive step.
During Modi?s visit to
China, what key
agreements or under-
standings were
reached?
The most significant de-
velopment was the re-
sumption of a functional
working relationship
with China. There had
been a gap, both psy-
chologically and practi-
cally, but the two sides
have now taken a few
steps forward. Follow-
ing the President?s let-
ter, the most pressing
issue remains the bor-
der. Both countries have
agreed to engage in dia-
logue and find a solu-
tion. But merely saying
that isn?t enough. Modi
made it very clear that
peace along the border
is the first essential con-
dition. He stated that
peace serves as an insur-
ance policy for the good
relations between the
two countries. China, on
the other hand, tried to
be a bit clever diplomat-
ically by suggesting that
the border issue should
not define the overall
relationship. Modi,
however, remains alert.
He reiterated that with-
out peace between the
two nations, talking
about development be-
comes meaningless.
They held a 50-minute
bilateral meeting, which
was described as posi-
tive and constructive,
the kind of dialogue that
could influence regional
and global peace and se-
curity. Additionally,
practical steps were dis-
cussed: opening the
route for the Kailash
Mansarovar pilgrimage,
launching direct flights,
and restarting business
and tourist visas. These
measures will help
bring the two nations
closer. But, to be clear,
no major concrete
agreements were
signed. The real takea-
way was the sentiment,
and the sentiment is that
India and China are re-
turning to a functional
relationship. That?s the
main message.
In light of Trump?s
global tariff war, China
rolled out the red carpet
for Prime Minister
Modi during his recent
visit. Can this gesture
be trusted, or is it mere-
ly a temporary trade ar-
rangement?
Trusting China is diffi-
cult, in fact, extremely
challenging. The rea-
sons lie in its historical
background and the
complex web of politi-
cal, diplomatic, and
business compulsions
that define the relation-
ship today. China?s his-
tory with India has not
been favourable. From
the war in 1962 to the
recent Galwan clashes,
and even earlier during
the Pahalgam incident,
the track record has been
marked by hostility and
betrayal. China extend-
ed full intelligence sup-
port to Pakistan during
the India-Pakistan war.
It has maintained a deep
friendship with individ-
uals like Munir, who
was invited to global
platforms alongside
Chinese representatives,
someone India officially
considers a terrorist and
who is believed to be the
mastermind behind the
Pahalgam attack. All of
this is well-documented
and undeniable. That
said, now that China has
extended the ?Red Car-
pet,? it should be accept-
ed at face value. One
must recognise the ges-
ture, even while remain-
ing cautious. When it
comes to trust, it is dif-
ficult to completely rely
on China. The funda-
mental sentiment that
exists between the two
nations is one of latent
hostility, not genuine
friendship. In contrast,
the core sentiment be-
tween India and the
United States, despite
periodic disagreements,
remains one of frien-
ship. So yes, placing full
trust in China remains
problematic. However,
this recent gesture is in-
deed a positive signal. It
indicates that, for now at
least, China has stepped
away from its traditional
stance and attitude, of-
fering a warm and cere-
monial welcome to Nar-
endra Modi. This shift,
though approached with
caution, should be ac-
knowledged.
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der the guidance of Yogesh
Mishra and Nimisha Mishra,
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industry often perceived as out
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from easy. She faced rejec-
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ments of self-doubt. “My big-
gest challenge was proving
that talent is not limited by
background,” she recalled.
Through it all, her elder broth-
er and mother remained her
strongest pillars of support,
constantly reminding her to
believe in herself.
Discipline played a central
role in her transformation. She
began her days with fitness
training and meditation, fol-
lowed by rigorous rehearsals
of walks, poses, and expres-
sions. A balanced lifestyle,
with focus on diet, skincare,
and mental well-being, be-
came her mantra for success.
Winning Miss Ocean India
was not just about the crown
for Heena—it was about per-
severance. “Every small strug-
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nally paid off,” she said with
pride. Looking ahead, Heena
sees Indian models shining
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our diversity and strong
roots. I believe we will
continue inspiring
women world-
wide to dream
bigger.”
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he Gau Mahakumbh 2025 commenced
on Thursday at Vidyadhar Nagar
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and spiritual atmosphere. P11
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an engaging
conversa-
tion with ris-
ing model
Heena
Thakur, whose journey from a
small city in Punjab to win-
ning the prestigious title of
Miss Ocean India 2026 was
nothing short of inspiring. Or-
ganised by Fusion Group un-
der the guidance of Yogesh
Mishra and Nimisha Mishra,
the pageant victory became
the defining milestone in her
growing career.
Born and brought up in
Punjab, Heena carried the vi-
brance of her culture and tradi-
tions into her modeling jour-
ney. “I believe Indian heritage
teaches us grace, elegance,
and resilience, and I carry that
with me in every step I take on
stage,” she shared. Despite
coming from a modest back-
ground, her determination
helped her carve a space in an
industry often perceived as out
of reach for small-town
dreamers.
Her first major step was be-
coming a finalist in Miss Raj
2024, which boosted her con-
fidence. But the path was far
from easy. She faced rejec-
tions, stereotypes, and mo-
ments of self-doubt. “My big-
gest challenge was proving
that talent is not limited by
background,” she recalled.
Through it all, her elder broth-
er and mother remained her
strongest pillars of support,
constantly reminding her to
believe in herself.
Discipline played a central
role in her transformation. She
began her days with fitness
training and meditation, fol-
lowed by rigorous rehearsals
of walks, poses, and expres-
sions. A balanced lifestyle,
with focus on diet, skincare,
and mental well-being, be-
came her mantra for success.
Winning Miss Ocean India
was not just about the crown
for Heena—it was about per-
severance. “Every small strug-
gle, every ounce of effort fi-
nally paid off,” she said with
pride. Looking ahead, Heena
sees Indian models shining
globally. “We are known for
our diversity and strong
roots. I believe we will
continue inspiring
women world-
wide to dream
bigger.”
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HEARTLAND TO THE OCEAN OF DREAMS
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n Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan,
India found a true statesman, a
philosopher, a humanist, and
above all an educationist who
along with others of his genera-
tion, helped to give India back its lost prestige
and dignity.
Born on 5th September, 1888, in the pilgrim
soil of Tirutani [near Chennai] and did schooling
in Sanskrit under the Tirutani's hillshrine. As a
youth, Radhakrishnan moved to Vellore and then
to Madras. As an M.A. student in Madras College
in 1908, Young Radhakrishnan penned a thesis on
the "Ethics of the Vedanta". He wrote, "Religion
must establish itself as a rational way of living.
Religion must express itself in reasonable thought,
fruitful action and right social institutions."
In 1909, Radhakrishnan got his first teaching
assignment when he was appointed lecturer to
the Department of Philosophy in the Madras
Presidency College. Because of his deep knowl-
edge of Vedanta and Indian Philosophy which he
interpreted according to the modern needs
through his lectures and writing won him a seat
amongst the then philosophers of the country.
Radhakrishnan didn't involve himself in poli-
tics but wrote articles supporting the national
freedom movement of India. In 1918, he met
Ravindranath Tagore, The Gurudev's perception
of an inner order functioning harmoniously with
the outer in a quest for truth and beauty appealed
to Radhakrishnan.
In 1918, he was appointed professor of phi-
losophy at Mysore University. In 1921, Rad-
hakrishnan moved to Calcutta University at the
behest of the Vice-Chancellor Sir Ashutosh
Mukherjee. His first international assignment
came, however, when he was invited to write a
self-contained account of Indian philosophy for
Professor Muirhead's Library of Philosophy and
a little later, to contribute the section on Indian
philosophy for the fourteenth edition of Encyclo-
pedia Britannica. Manchester College, Oxford,
invited Radhakrishnan in 1926 to give the Upton
Lectures on his book, "The Hindu View of Life".
This book captivated readers both in India and
abroad equally. In this book about adherents of
Hinduism, Radhakrishnan wrote, "Not custodians
of a deposit but runners carrying a lighted torch.
The weaknesses of the Hindu faith, which have
drawn the institution into disgrace and are today
blocking the way for social advance, are due to
confusion between tradition and truth. We must
preserve the spirit of truth, which will guide us
into all truth. God does not say 'I am Tradition’,
but he says 'I am Truth.’
In the year 1929, Radhakrishnan was invited
to deliver the Hibbert Lectures in Oxford, on "An
Idealist View of Life." He said, “Men are asking
for reality in religion. They want to penetrate to
the depths of life, tear away the veils that hide the
primordial reality and learn what is essential for
life, for truth and righteousness." The Hibbert
Lectures established him as an international phi-
losopher. Consequently, in 1931, Radhakrishnan
was knighted.
In 1936, Radhakrishnan became Spalding Pro-
fessor of Eastern Religion and Ethics at Oxford
University, a position he held uninterruptedly
until 1952, irrespective of his other appoint-
ments. Radhakrishnan was Vice-Chancellor of
Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 48. His
Works of extraordinary significance were."
Contemporary Indian Philosophy in 1936,
"Religion and Society" in 1947: Oxford Univer-
sity Press published "Gautama the Buddha”
(1938) and "Eastern Religions and Western
Thought (1939). His other works were "Introduc-
tion to Mahatma Gandhi" [Essays and Reflec-
tions] (1939), Commentary and annotations in
English on the Bhagavad Gita [1948] which he
dedicated to Gandhiji. When Radhakrishnan had
met Ghandhiji a few weeks before his assassina-
tion and mentioned the Gita, Gandhiji said to
him, "I am your Arjuna, you are my Krishna.”
In the year 1946, Radhakrishnan became a
member of the Constituent Assembly. And he
observed," Dharma, righteousness is the king
of kings. "Dharmam Kshatraya Kshatram.” It
is the ruler of both the people and the rulers
themselves."
On the historic night of 14-15 August, 1947,
Radha Krishnan warned the nation in these
words, "Our opportunities are great, but let me
warn you that when power outstrips ability, we
will fall on evil days. We should develop com-
petence and ability which would helps us to
utilize the opportunities which are now open to
us. From tomorrow morning- from midnight
today-we can no longer throw the blame on the
British.’’
Under his chairmanship Education Commis-
sion was formed in 1948. Here also, he proved
his mettle and made experiments and plans for
the upliftment of the educational scenario of the
country and put these into action. From 1949 to
1952, he was India's Ambassador to the Soviet
Union. In 1952, he also presided over the UN-
ESCO, which was not only a great honour for
him but also for the whole country.
In the same year, 1952, he became the first
Vice-President of India. Welcoming him to the
Chair, then PM of India Jawaharlal Nehru said
on the floor of the House," you bring to this
great task an intimate knowledge of the wisdom
of our race, or the accumulated experience of
our race call it what you will. You also bring an
intimate knowledge of the modern world and
it's movements and its problems. In 1954, the
Government of India conferred on him 'Bharat
Ratna along with Rajaji and CV Raman.-
In 1962, Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan became the
second President of the Republic of India. On
assuming the office of Rashtrapati, he addressed
the nation. "India for centuries, has been a moth-
er to all those who made this country their home,
and helped them by providing intellectual nutri-
ents and spiritual solace, even as a mother lets
each one of her children find in her comfort what
each individually needs. The children are not
alike; they are different. We should preserve this
great spirit of hospitality to varied beliefs, free-
dom from the tyranny of dogmas, which has been
the secret of over strength!"
He visited various nations as President such
as the USSR. the UK and the USA. Which re-
ceived as a sage, a statesman, and a philosopher-
king, as if he were a modern-day Plato and not
a mere head of a nation. He urged for East-West
synthesis and possessed a universal outlook. He
firmly believed in the “Vasudhaiva Kutum-
bakam” and urged politicians, statesmen, think-
ers and intellectuals to adopt broadmindedness
and compassion for the poor and sufferings in
the world. He was convinced that the ultimate
destiny of man lies in comprehending the spir-
itual force at the foundation of the emergence
of the world. Due to his outstanding contribu-
tion in the educational field, his birthday, 5th
September, is observed as Teacher's day since
1962 in wholeover India. From his childhood,
he was chanting this Sanskrit injunction "dir-
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n Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan,
India found a true statesman, a
philosopher, a humanist, and
above all an educationist who
along with others of his genera-
tion, helped to give India back its lost prestige
and dignity.
Born on 5th September, 1888, in the pilgrim
soil of Tirutani [near Chennai] and did schooling
in Sanskrit under the Tirutani's hillshrine. As a
youth, Radhakrishnan moved to Vellore and then
to Madras. As an M.A. student in Madras College
in 1908, Young Radhakrishnan penned a thesis on
the "Ethics of the Vedanta". He wrote, "Religion
must establish itself as a rational way of living.
Religion must express itself in reasonable thought,
fruitful action and right social institutions."
In 1909, Radhakrishnan got his first teaching
assignment when he was appointed lecturer to
the Department of Philosophy in the Madras
Presidency College. Because of his deep knowl-
edge of Vedanta and Indian Philosophy which he
interpreted according to the modern needs
through his lectures and writing won him a seat
amongst the then philosophers of the country.
Radhakrishnan didn't involve himself in poli-
tics but wrote articles supporting the national
freedom movement of India. In 1918, he met
Ravindranath Tagore, The Gurudev's perception
of an inner order functioning harmoniously with
the outer in a quest for truth and beauty appealed
to Radhakrishnan.
In 1918, he was appointed professor of phi-
losophy at Mysore University. In 1921, Rad-
hakrishnan moved to Calcutta University at the
behest of the Vice-Chancellor Sir Ashutosh
Mukherjee. His first international assignment
came, however, when he was invited to write a
self-contained account of Indian philosophy for
Professor Muirhead's Library of Philosophy and
a little later, to contribute the section on Indian
philosophy for the fourteenth edition of Encyclo-
pedia Britannica. Manchester College, Oxford,
invited Radhakrishnan in 1926 to give the Upton
Lectures on his book, "The Hindu View of Life".
This book captivated readers both in India and
abroad equally. In this book about adherents of
Hinduism, Radhakrishnan wrote, "Not custodians
of a deposit but runners carrying a lighted torch.
The weaknesses of the Hindu faith, which have
drawn the institution into disgrace and are today
blocking the way for social advance, are due to
confusion between tradition and truth. We must
preserve the spirit of truth, which will guide us
into all truth. God does not say 'I am Tradition’,
but he says 'I am Truth.’
In the year 1929, Radhakrishnan was invited
to deliver the Hibbert Lectures in Oxford, on "An
Idealist View of Life." He said, “Men are asking
for reality in religion. They want to penetrate to
the depths of life, tear away the veils that hide the
primordial reality and learn what is essential for
life, for truth and righteousness." The Hibbert
Lectures established him as an international phi-
losopher. Consequently, in 1931, Radhakrishnan
was knighted.
In 1936, Radhakrishnan became Spalding Pro-
fessor of Eastern Religion and Ethics at Oxford
University, a position he held uninterruptedly
until 1952, irrespective of his other appoint-
ments. Radhakrishnan was Vice-Chancellor of
Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 48. His
Works of extraordinary significance were."
Contemporary Indian Philosophy in 1936,
"Religion and Society" in 1947: Oxford Univer-
sity Press published "Gautama the Buddha”
(1938) and "Eastern Religions and Western
Thought (1939). His other works were "Introduc-
tion to Mahatma Gandhi" [Essays and Reflec-
tions] (1939), Commentary and annotations in
English on the Bhagavad Gita [1948] which he
dedicated to Gandhiji. When Radhakrishnan had
met Ghandhiji a few weeks before his assassina-
tion and mentioned the Gita, Gandhiji said to
him, "I am your Arjuna, you are my Krishna.”
In the year 1946, Radhakrishnan became a
member of the Constituent Assembly. And he
observed," Dharma, righteousness is the king
of kings. "Dharmam Kshatraya Kshatram.” It
is the ruler of both the people and the rulers
themselves."
On the historic night of 14-15 August, 1947,
Radha Krishnan warned the nation in these
words, "Our opportunities are great, but let me
warn you that when power outstrips ability, we
will fall on evil days. We should develop com-
petence and ability which would helps us to
utilize the opportunities which are now open to
us. From tomorrow morning- from midnight
today-we can no longer throw the blame on the
British.’’
Under his chairmanship Education Commis-
sion was formed in 1948. Here also, he proved
his mettle and made experiments and plans for
the upliftment of the educational scenario of the
country and put these into action. From 1949 to
1952, he was India's Ambassador to the Soviet
Union. In 1952, he also presided over the UN-
ESCO, which was not only a great honour for
him but also for the whole country.
In the same year, 1952, he became the first
Vice-President of India. Welcoming him to the
Chair, then PM of India Jawaharlal Nehru said
on the floor of the House," you bring to this
great task an intimate knowledge of the wisdom
of our race, or the accumulated experience of
our race call it what you will. You also bring an
intimate knowledge of the modern world and
it's movements and its problems. In 1954, the
Government of India conferred on him 'Bharat
Ratna along with Rajaji and CV Raman.-
In 1962, Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan became the
second President of the Republic of India. On
assuming the office of Rashtrapati, he addressed
the nation. "India for centuries, has been a moth-
er to all those who made this country their home,
and helped them by providing intellectual nutri-
ents and spiritual solace, even as a mother lets
each one of her children find in her comfort what
each individually needs. The children are not
alike; they are different. We should preserve this
great spirit of hospitality to varied beliefs, free-
dom from the tyranny of dogmas, which has been
the secret of over strength!"
He visited various nations as President such
as the USSR. the UK and the USA. Which re-
ceived as a sage, a statesman, and a philosopher-
king, as if he were a modern-day Plato and not
a mere head of a nation. He urged for East-West
synthesis and possessed a universal outlook. He
firmly believed in the “Vasudhaiva Kutum-
bakam” and urged politicians, statesmen, think-
ers and intellectuals to adopt broadmindedness
and compassion for the poor and sufferings in
the world. He was convinced that the ultimate
destiny of man lies in comprehending the spir-
itual force at the foundation of the emergence
of the world. Due to his outstanding contribu-
tion in the educational field, his birthday, 5th
September, is observed as Teacher's day since
1962 in wholeover India. From his childhood,
he was chanting this Sanskrit injunction "dir-
JKDPSD\DWDP¡KUDVYDP[Look far ahead,
be not short-sighted].
AN EDUCATIONIST, A STATESMAN, A PHILOSOPHER AND A HUMANIST: DR. S. RADHAKRISHNAN
INSPIRATION FOR
GENERATIONS
Hemant
Singh
Dy Director, Department of
Information and Public Relations
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ers,” chalk-dusted
blackboards, hurriedly
written notes, and echo-
ing classroom bells of-
ten fill our minds. But on this Teachers’
Day, let’s pause to acknowledge that
the true definition of a teacher is far
broader. Beyond classrooms and ex-
ams, life surrounds us with silent men-
tors—parents, friends, guides, even
failures and fleeting moments—that
shape us into who we are. They don’t
always wear the title of “teacher,” yet
their lessons remain etched in our be-
ing forever.
PARENTS: THE FIRST GURUS
From the moment we are born, our
parents begin teaching us—some-
times intentionally, other times in
the most subtle ways. A mother’s
patience teaches us empathy. A fa-
ther’s perseverance instills the val-
ue of hard work. Even in their
flaws, parents teach resilience—
showing us that mistakes don’t de-
fine us but instead help us grow.
Their lessons are not confined to
instructions; they live in the way
parents carry themselves through
struggles, love unconditionally, and
sacrifice silently.
FRIENDS: THE
UNEXPECTED TEACHERS
While teachers give us knowledge,
friends often teach us the art of liv-
ing. They are our first lessons in
loyalty, trust, compromise, and even
forgiveness. That childhood friend
who shared their lunch unknowingly
taught us generosity. The one who
stood by us during our lowest phase
gave a lesson in true companionship.
Sometimes, even conflicts with
friends serve as learning chapters,
showing us how to set boundaries or
handle differences with grace.
MENTORS: THE GUIDING HANDS
Mentors—whether bosses at work,
coaches in sports, or seniors in col-
lege—enter our lives like compass nee-
dles pointing us toward growth. Unlike
traditional teachers, mentors don’t just
give us answers; they show us how to
find them ourselves. They share wis-
dom born of experience and open doors
to opportunities we may never have
imagined. What makes their role pro-
found is that mentorship is rarely trans-
actional—it’s a relationship built on
trust, belief, and inspiration.
EXPERIENCES:
LIFE’S TOUGHEST TEACHER
Perhaps the most relentless teacher of
all is experience. Success teaches us
confidence, but failure carves humility
into our character. Heartbreak teaches
us self-worth; loss teaches us gratitude
for what remains. Every stumble, eve-
ry unexpected turn becomes a silent
lecture in life’s unpredictable class-
room. Unlike school, there are no
grades here—only growth. Sometimes,
these lessons are harsh, but they shape
us into wiser, stronger versions of our-
selves.
THE INVISIBLE
CLASSROOM AROUND US
The beauty of these unconventional
teachers is that they often appear when
we least expect them. A stranger’s
kindness in a crowded bus may remind
us of the importance of empathy. A
child’s curiosity may inspire us to look
at the world with fresh eyes. Even si-
lence, solitude, or a long walk in nature
can teach us to listen more deeply—to
others and to ourselves.
CARRYING THE
LESSONS FORWARD
What ties all these teachers together is
the continuity of learning. We are nev-
er truly done being students. Each
phase of life introduces a new teacher
in disguise—sometimes in people,
sometimes in places, sometimes in mo-
ments. On Teachers’ Day, it is worth
remembering that gratitude is not just
owed to schoolteachers but to every
guiding force that has shaped our path.
Parents gave us roots, friends gave
us wings, mentors gave us direction,
and experiences gave us strength. To-
gether, they form an invisible network
of teachers who keep molding us long
after we leave school.
So, while the blackboard fades and
the classroom bells fall silent, the
learning never really ends. Life itself
becomes the greatest school, and every
person, every moment, every challenge
we encounter is a teacher waiting to
impart a lesson.
You Hold No Wand, Yet Weave Pure Light,
Guiding Small Souls Through Endless Night.
To Eyes That Cannot See The Skies,
You Paint The Rainbow, You Show Sunrise.
To Ears That Never Caught A Song,
You Teach That Silence Too Belongs.
Through Gentle Hands And Patient Art,
You Make The Deaf Still Feel The Heart.
To Minds That Wander, Fragile, Free,
You Give Them Shape, Identity.
With Courage Stitched In Every Word,
You Make The Voiceless Still Be Heard.
To Feet That Falter, Stumble, Slow,
You Whisper Strength: “Yes, You Can Go!”
And Parents Watching, Lost In Fear,
Find Hope Because Of You Being Near.
Your Work Is Harder, Your Path Is Steep,
Yet Every Promise You Choose To Keep.
A Thousand Trials, EndlessTest—
Still, You Give Children Nothing Less Than Best.
Not Just A Teacher, But Healer Too,
The World Grows Kinder Because Of You.
O Special Educator, Strong And True,
Today, Teacher’s Day, We Bow To You
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Addressing the event,
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the cow is also the basis of
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wider outreach of related ex-
periments.
On this occasion, the book
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Dignitaries, including
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ers,” chalk-dusted
blackboards, hurriedly
written notes, and echo-
ing classroom bells of-
ten fill our minds. But on this Teachers’
Day, let’s pause to acknowledge that
the true definition of a teacher is far
broader. Beyond classrooms and ex-
ams, life surrounds us with silent men-
tors—parents, friends, guides, even
failures and fleeting moments—that
shape us into who we are. They don’t
always wear the title of “teacher,” yet
their lessons remain etched in our be-
ing forever.
PARENTS: THE FIRST GURUS
From the moment we are born, our
parents begin teaching us—some-
times intentionally, other times in
the most subtle ways. A mother’s
patience teaches us empathy. A fa-
ther’s perseverance instills the val-
ue of hard work. Even in their
flaws, parents teach resilience—
showing us that mistakes don’t de-
fine us but instead help us grow.
Their lessons are not confined to
instructions; they live in the way
parents carry themselves through
struggles, love unconditionally, and
sacrifice silently.
FRIENDS: THE
UNEXPECTED TEACHERS
While teachers give us knowledge,
friends often teach us the art of liv-
ing. They are our first lessons in
loyalty, trust, compromise, and even
forgiveness. That childhood friend
who shared their lunch unknowingly
taught us generosity. The one who
stood by us during our lowest phase
gave a lesson in true companionship.
Sometimes, even conflicts with
friends serve as learning chapters,
showing us how to set boundaries or
handle differences with grace.
MENTORS: THE GUIDING HANDS
Mentors—whether bosses at work,
coaches in sports, or seniors in col-
lege—enter our lives like compass nee-
dles pointing us toward growth. Unlike
traditional teachers, mentors don’t just
give us answers; they show us how to
find them ourselves. They share wis-
dom born of experience and open doors
to opportunities we may never have
imagined. What makes their role pro-
found is that mentorship is rarely trans-
actional—it’s a relationship built on
trust, belief, and inspiration.
EXPERIENCES:
LIFE’S TOUGHEST TEACHER
Perhaps the most relentless teacher of
all is experience. Success teaches us
confidence, but failure carves humility
into our character. Heartbreak teaches
us self-worth; loss teaches us gratitude
for what remains. Every stumble, eve-
ry unexpected turn becomes a silent
lecture in life’s unpredictable class-
room. Unlike school, there are no
grades here—only growth. Sometimes,
these lessons are harsh, but they shape
us into wiser, stronger versions of our-
selves.
THE INVISIBLE
CLASSROOM AROUND US
The beauty of these unconventional
teachers is that they often appear when
we least expect them. A stranger’s
kindness in a crowded bus may remind
us of the importance of empathy. A
child’s curiosity may inspire us to look
at the world with fresh eyes. Even si-
lence, solitude, or a long walk in nature
can teach us to listen more deeply—to
others and to ourselves.
CARRYING THE
LESSONS FORWARD
What ties all these teachers together is
the continuity of learning. We are nev-
er truly done being students. Each
phase of life introduces a new teacher
in disguise—sometimes in people,
sometimes in places, sometimes in mo-
ments. On Teachers’ Day, it is worth
remembering that gratitude is not just
owed to schoolteachers but to every
guiding force that has shaped our path.
Parents gave us roots, friends gave
us wings, mentors gave us direction,
and experiences gave us strength. To-
gether, they form an invisible network
of teachers who keep molding us long
after we leave school.
So, while the blackboard fades and
the classroom bells fall silent, the
learning never really ends. Life itself
becomes the greatest school, and every
person, every moment, every challenge
we encounter is a teacher waiting to
impart a lesson.
You Hold No Wand, Yet Weave Pure Light,
Guiding Small Souls Through Endless Night.
To Eyes That Cannot See The Skies,
You Paint The Rainbow, You Show Sunrise.
To Ears That Never Caught A Song,
You Teach That Silence Too Belongs.
Through Gentle Hands And Patient Art,
You Make The Deaf Still Feel The Heart.
To Minds That Wander, Fragile, Free,
You Give Them Shape, Identity.
With Courage Stitched In Every Word,
You Make The Voiceless Still Be Heard.
To Feet That Falter, Stumble, Slow,
You Whisper Strength: “Yes, You Can Go!”
And Parents Watching, Lost In Fear,
Find Hope Because Of You Being Near.
Your Work Is Harder, Your Path Is Steep,
Yet Every Promise You Choose To Keep.
A Thousand Trials, EndlessTest—
Still, You Give Children Nothing Less Than Best.
Not Just A Teacher, But Healer Too,
The World Grows Kinder Because Of You.
O Special Educator, Strong And True,
Today, Teacher’s Day, We Bow To You
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&LW\)LUVW
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kumbh 2025
commenced on
Thursday at Vid-
yadhar Nagar Stadium, inau-
gurated with a lamp-lighting
ceremony in the presence of
former Rajasthan Governor
Kalraj Mishra, UDH Minister
Jhabar Singh Kharra, Sadgu-
ru Riteshwar Maharaj, Vrin-
davan saint Sanjeev Krishna
Thakur and others.
Speaking on the occasion,
Kalraj Mishra said that cow-
based village development
has been India’s tradition and
the cow has always been cen-
tral to Indian life.
Addressing the event,
which will continue till Sep-
tember 7, UDH Minister
Jhabar Singh Kharra said that
the cow is also the basis of
our agriculture and plays an
important role in agriculture
and rural life.
Meanwhile, Riteshwar
Maharaj emphasised that
merely chanting “Gau Mata
Ki Jai” is not enough; pro-
gress lies in strengthening
Indian values with societal
participation. Senior RSS
pracharak Shankar Lal high-
lighted the cow’s economic
importance and called for
wider outreach of related ex-
periments.
On this occasion, the book
“Cowism” by Dr Satya
Prakash was released.
Dignitaries, including
JMCH Mayor Kusum Yadav,
SBI DGM Ravi Shankar,
RSS Pracharak Shivvrat, and
BJP leader Laxmikant Bhard-
waj, were also present.
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lightful family gathering
filled with love, laughter, and
heartfelt blessings.
The celebration was graced
by the esteemed presence of
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, who
added prestige to the evening
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congratulations and blessings
to young Suryansh. Marking
the occasion, Dr Chandra
also presented a beautifully
framed portrait of the Miss
Ocean World Grand Finale
winners, making the celebra-
tion even more memorable.
Suryansh received the spe-
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honou?r his memory. Known
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left the community in profound
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by all who knew him. The be-
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prayers and support, expressed
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Palak sharma,
Shikha Thakur,
Aditi Nagar,
Poornima Mishra,
Priya Raj, Preeti Negi &
Akanksha Tomar during
The JC Show titled,
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MODI IN COMMAND!’
at the Bharat24 office at
Noida on Wednesday.
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Master Sury-
ansh Mishra,
beloved son of
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(Organisers of Miss Ra-
jasthan & Directors of Fu-
sion), was celebrated with
immense joy and warmth at
The Great Indian Dhaba,
Jaipur, on Wednesday. The
occasion turned into a de-
lightful family gathering
filled with love, laughter, and
heartfelt blessings.
The celebration was graced
by the esteemed presence of
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, who
added prestige to the evening
and extended his heartfelt
congratulations and blessings
to young Suryansh. Marking
the occasion, Dr Chandra
also presented a beautifully
framed portrait of the Miss
Ocean World Grand Finale
winners, making the celebra-
tion even more memorable.
Suryansh received the spe-
cial blessings of his uncle Pt
Suresh Mishra (BJP Leader),
Mukesh Mishra (CEO, Jaipur
Marathon), and his aunt,
Neelam Mishra. His sister
Somyata Mishra, along with
her husband Rishabh Shar-
ma, his brother Aryan Mishra,
and Khushi Mishra, also
joined the joyous gathering.
The evening radiated af-
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good wishes for Suryansh?s
bright, healthy, and success-
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Khandelwal Tower, Vidhyad-
har Nagar. Dr Jagdeesh Chan-
dra attended the gathering to
offer floral tributes and fondly
remembered the late Rajendra
Jhalani with deep respect.
The solemn gathering saw
family, relatives, friends, and
well-wishers come together to
honou?r his memory. Known
for his humility and kindness,
Rajendra?s sudden demise has
left the community in profound
grief. His absence is deeply felt
by all who knew him. The be-
reaved family, surrounded by
prayers and support, expressed
heartfelt gratitude to those who
stood beside them, making the
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away on September 2.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, who attended the
gathering and offered floral tributes and
fondly recalled the late Hemant Kumar
Gaur with deep respect and admiration.
His words reflected the profound impact
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Family members, including his wife Renu
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