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Jaipur, Friday | May 9, 2025
Rajasthan?s Own English Newspaper
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DAY 2
INDIA LEAVES LAHORE
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Indian counter-strikes af-
ter Pakistan's attack on
the intervening night of
Wednesday-Thursday de-
stroyed the air defence
units guarding Lahore
and left the key Pakistani
commercial hub exposed.
Pakistan's attack came af-
ter India hit terror infra-
structure in its territory
and in Pakistan-Occupied
Kashmir (PoK) as part of
Operation Sindoor.
An integrated air de-
fence system (IADS)
helps in detecting, track-
ing, intercepting, and de-
stroying aerial threats like
aircraft, drones and mis-
siles. Such systems use a
combination of various
military assets like ra-
dars, command centres
and missile systems. Pa-
kistan uses a variant of the
Chinese HQ-9 air-defence
system as a shield for La-
hore, according to sourc-
es. "The HQ-9 is a Chi-
nese version of Russia's
S-300 missile system. It
forms upper tier of Paki-
stan's air defence umbrel-
la," sources said. It has
been reliably learnt that
an Air Defence system at
Lahore has been neutral-
ised, said the govt.
P2, 3
INDIA FOILED PAK?S PLAN
TO TARGET 15 CITIES,
SAYS DEFENCE MINISTRY
The defence ministry
stated that Pakistan
had attempted to
engage military targets in
15 Indian locations in North-
ern and Western India. The
attacks were thwarted by
India's Integrated Counter
UAS Grid and Air Defence
systems. The Indian military
is currently recovering the
debris from the attacks in
order to prove Pakistan's
role in the aggression.
Awantipura Srinagar
Jammu Pathankot Amrit-
sar Kapurthala Jalandhar
Ludhiana Adampur
Bhatinda Chandigarh Nal
Phalodi Uttarlai Bhuj
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resources in border districts: CMNeed ?fool-proof functioning? of
essential systems, says PM Modi
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CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
on Thursday gave in-
structions regarding the
security arrangements
across the State, espe-
cially in the border dis-
tricts, in view of the tense
situation created on bor-
der. He said that adequate
availability of necessary
human resources should
be ensured in the border
areas, so that in case of
emergency, services for
the citizens are not dis-
rupted and they can get
all kinds of help quickly.
The CM directed to send
SDRF units to border ar-
eas. He gave instructions
to fill vacant posts related
to food grains, med, wa-
ter, electricity, police and
administrative services
etc. in border districts.
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A day after India?s Op-
eration Sindoor, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
Thursday chaired a high-
level meeting with Secre-
taries of government de-
partments and ministries,
calling for coordination
to ?uphold operational
continuity and institu-
tional resilience.? Modi
called for ?seamless co-
ordination among minis-
tries? and asked them to
coordinate with state au-
thorities and ground-lev-
el institutions, according
to the PMO. At the meet-
ing, officials were direct-
ed to undertake a com-
prehensive review of
their ministry?s opera-
tions, and ensure ?fool-
proof functioning? of es-
sential systems.
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INDIA ADVISES
OTT PLATFORMS TO
REMOVE PAKISTAN-
ORIGIN CONTENT
India has
?advised?
all OTT and
streaming platforms
to remove content
originating from
Pakistan ? including
VKRZVnOPVVRQJV
and podcasts ? ?in
interest of national
security?. An advisory
by Ministry of I&B on
Thursday, referred
to ?cross-border link-
ages? of terror attacks
in India. It said: ?In the
interest of national
security, all OTT plat-
forms, intermediaries
operating in India are
advised to discontinue
ZHEVHULHVnOPV
songs, podcasts and
other streaming sites,
whether made avail-
able on a subscrip-
tion based model or
otherwise, having its
origins in Pakistan
with immediate effect.?
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Six people, including
five women and the
60-year-old pilot, died,
and one person sustained
grievous injuries after a
private helicopter, head-
ing towards Gangotri
temple, crashed near
River Bhagirathi in Utta-
rakhand?s Uttarkashi dis-
trict on Thursday.
This helicopter was
going to Gangotri temple
after Yamunotri temple
?darshan? where it had to
land at Harshil helipad.
Pilot of helicopter was
Captain Robin Singh.
9 killed in LPG cylinder blast
in Bkn; Guv, CM share grief CJI Khanna seeks resignation
of
Justice Varma, he refuses
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The death toll in tragic
gas cylinder explosion,
that happened in a
densely populated area
on Wednesday after-
noon, has left the city in
mourning. Four persons
have sustained critical
injuries in the incident.
Death toll increased to 9
on Thursday.
The explosion oc-
curred in underground
shop where domestic
LPG cylinders were be-
ing used illegally. The
incident triggered pro-
tests led by the Swarnkar
community. They allege
that a formal complaint
had been submitted to the
district collector about
the safety of the building
eight months ago, but no
action was taken.
Following negotia-
tions between protesters
and officials, an agree-
ment was reached and the
victims? families agreed
to allow for postmortem.
Four major demands of
the protestors were ac-
cepted, dependents of the
deceased will be given
contractual government
jobs. Governor Haribhau
Bagade and CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma expressed
deep sorrow over the
tragedy, offering their
condolences to the be-
reaved families.
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After three-member pan-
el found credence in the
allegations of cash being
found at Justice Yashwant
Varma?s residence, CJI
Sanjiv Khanna is learnt
to have sought his resig-
nation. Justice Varma,
however, refused. An of-
ficial release Thursday
said that CJI, ?in terms of
the In-House Procedure,
has written to? both Pres-
ident and PM ?enclosing
therewith copy of the
3-Member Committee
report dated 03.05.2025
along with the letter/re-
sponse dated 06.05.2025
received from Justice
Yashwant Varma.?
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PARLIAMENTARY
SUPREMACY CLAIM
Amid claims of
Parliamentary
supremacy, the SC
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the Constitution is supreme.
It emphasized that judicial
review, a power granted
by the Constitution, allows
courts to assess the con-
stitutionality of laws. These
remarks, made by CJI
Sanjiv Khanna and Justice
Sanjay Kumar, appear to be
response to Vice President
Jagdeep Dhankhar?s recent
criticism of the judiciary.
The Court?s stance high-
lights its role in upholding
constitutional principles.
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in the Vatican?s Sistine
Chapel have elected
Cardinal Robert Francis
Prevost as the 267th
Pope, who took the
name Pope Leo XIV.
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ELECTED POPE LEO XIV
MAJOR HAPPENINGS
Shah holds meet-
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after Pak?s second
failed attack in 24 hrs
Blast occured 20
mt near Pak PM She-
hbaz Sharif?s home
Pakistan drone
hits Jammu airport,
S-400 defence sys-
tem intercepts 8 mis-
siles, blackouts from
Punjab to Rajasthan
Pakistani pilot
caught with the
help of a lathi in
Rajasthan, was on
board a JF-17 plane
Blackouts imposed
across Punjab and
Chandigarh amid
military alerts and
security concernsA
mid rising tensions
between India and
Pakistan, India has
shot down Pakistan Air
Force's F-16 as well as
JF-17 after Pakistan tried
to attack multiple loca-
tions. Earlier on Thurs-
day, Pakistan made at-
tempts to target several
locations in India; how-
ever, Indian air defence
guns shot down the in-
truding drones. As per
sources, the Indian SAM
(Surface-to-air missile)
shot down the F-16 fight-
er jet near the Sargodha
air base. The Indian ac-
tion came in response to
coordinated attacks by
Pakistan across multiple
locations across Punjab,
Jaisalmer & Jammu on
India-Pakistan border.
India shoots down Pak?s F-16 & JF-17 jets
amid attempts to attack Punjab, Raj & J-K
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SHAMSHAD IS NEW
ARMY CHIEF OF PAK
General Asim Munir
has been removed
as Army Chief of
Pakistan and has reportedly
been taken into custody.
Lieutenant General Sahir
Shamshad Mirza has been
appointed as the new Chief
of Army Staff of Pakistan,
sources said on Thursday.
DRONE ATTACK BY PAK
ON 3 MILITARY BASES
Military stations at
Jammu, Pathankot
& Udhampur were
targeted by Pakistani-origin
drones and missiles along
the International Border
in J&K on late Thursday
evening. The threats were
swiftly neutralised, no casu-
alties were reported.
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INDIA LEAVES LAHORE
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Indian counter-strikes af-
ter Pakistan's attack on
the intervening night of
Wednesday-Thursday de-
stroyed the air defence
units guarding Lahore
and left the key Pakistani
commercial hub exposed.
Pakistan's attack came af-
ter India hit terror infra-
structure in its territory
and in Pakistan-Occupied
Kashmir (PoK) as part of
Operation Sindoor.
An integrated air de-
fence system (IADS)
helps in detecting, track-
ing, intercepting, and de-
stroying aerial threats like
aircraft, drones and mis-
siles. Such systems use a
combination of various
military assets like ra-
dars, command centres
and missile systems. Pa-
kistan uses a variant of the
Chinese HQ-9 air-defence
system as a shield for La-
hore, according to sourc-
es. "The HQ-9 is a Chi-
nese version of Russia's
S-300 missile system. It
forms upper tier of Paki-
stan's air defence umbrel-
la," sources said. It has
been reliably learnt that
an Air Defence system at
Lahore has been neutral-
ised, said the govt.
P2, 3
INDIA FOILED PAK?S PLAN
TO TARGET 15 CITIES,
SAYS DEFENCE MINISTRY
The defence ministry
stated that Pakistan
had attempted to
engage military targets in
15 Indian locations in North-
ern and Western India. The
attacks were thwarted by
India's Integrated Counter
UAS Grid and Air Defence
systems. The Indian military
is currently recovering the
debris from the attacks in
order to prove Pakistan's
role in the aggression.
Awantipura Srinagar
Jammu Pathankot Amrit-
sar Kapurthala Jalandhar
Ludhiana Adampur
Bhatinda Chandigarh Nal
Phalodi Uttarlai Bhuj
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There will be no dearth of essential
resources in border districts: CMNeed ?fool-proof functioning? of
essential systems, says PM Modi
$LVKZDU\3UDGKDQ
-DLSXU
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
on Thursday gave in-
structions regarding the
security arrangements
across the State, espe-
cially in the border dis-
tricts, in view of the tense
situation created on bor-
der. He said that adequate
availability of necessary
human resources should
be ensured in the border
areas, so that in case of
emergency, services for
the citizens are not dis-
rupted and they can get
all kinds of help quickly.
The CM directed to send
SDRF units to border ar-
eas. He gave instructions
to fill vacant posts related
to food grains, med, wa-
ter, electricity, police and
administrative services
etc. in border districts.
P8
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1HZ'HOKL
A day after India?s Op-
eration Sindoor, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
Thursday chaired a high-
level meeting with Secre-
taries of government de-
partments and ministries,
calling for coordination
to ?uphold operational
continuity and institu-
tional resilience.? Modi
called for ?seamless co-
ordination among minis-
tries? and asked them to
coordinate with state au-
thorities and ground-lev-
el institutions, according
to the PMO. At the meet-
ing, officials were direct-
ed to undertake a com-
prehensive review of
their ministry?s opera-
tions, and ensure ?fool-
proof functioning? of es-
sential systems.
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cancel the leaves of all government personnel and
to make them present at the headquarters. Sharma
DOVRGLUHFWHGWRUHOHDVHDGGLWLRQDOnQDQFLDODVVLVWDQFHRI
Rs 5 crore for Sriganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer
and Rs 2.50 crore lakh for Phalodi, Jodhpur and Hanu-
mangarh. So that these districts can employ necessary
equipment and services in emergency situations.
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INDIA ADVISES
OTT PLATFORMS TO
REMOVE PAKISTAN-
ORIGIN CONTENT
India has
?advised?
all OTT and
streaming platforms
to remove content
originating from
Pakistan ? including
VKRZVnOPVVRQJV
and podcasts ? ?in
interest of national
security?. An advisory
by Ministry of I&B on
Thursday, referred
to ?cross-border link-
ages? of terror attacks
in India. It said: ?In the
interest of national
security, all OTT plat-
forms, intermediaries
operating in India are
advised to discontinue
ZHEVHULHVnOPV
songs, podcasts and
other streaming sites,
whether made avail-
able on a subscrip-
tion based model or
otherwise, having its
origins in Pakistan
with immediate effect.?
U?Khand: 6 dead
as copter with
pilgrims crashes
)LUVW,QGLD%XUHDX
8WWDUNDVKL
Six people, including
five women and the
60-year-old pilot, died,
and one person sustained
grievous injuries after a
private helicopter, head-
ing towards Gangotri
temple, crashed near
River Bhagirathi in Utta-
rakhand?s Uttarkashi dis-
trict on Thursday.
This helicopter was
going to Gangotri temple
after Yamunotri temple
?darshan? where it had to
land at Harshil helipad.
Pilot of helicopter was
Captain Robin Singh.
9 killed in LPG cylinder blast
in Bkn; Guv, CM share grief CJI Khanna seeks resignation
of
Justice Varma, he refuses
/D[PDQ5DJKDY
%LNDQHU
The death toll in tragic
gas cylinder explosion,
that happened in a
densely populated area
on Wednesday after-
noon, has left the city in
mourning. Four persons
have sustained critical
injuries in the incident.
Death toll increased to 9
on Thursday.
The explosion oc-
curred in underground
shop where domestic
LPG cylinders were be-
ing used illegally. The
incident triggered pro-
tests led by the Swarnkar
community. They allege
that a formal complaint
had been submitted to the
district collector about
the safety of the building
eight months ago, but no
action was taken.
Following negotia-
tions between protesters
and officials, an agree-
ment was reached and the
victims? families agreed
to allow for postmortem.
Four major demands of
the protestors were ac-
cepted, dependents of the
deceased will be given
contractual government
jobs. Governor Haribhau
Bagade and CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma expressed
deep sorrow over the
tragedy, offering their
condolences to the be-
reaved families.
)LUVW,QGLD%XUHDX
1HZ'HOKL
After three-member pan-
el found credence in the
allegations of cash being
found at Justice Yashwant
Varma?s residence, CJI
Sanjiv Khanna is learnt
to have sought his resig-
nation. Justice Varma,
however, refused. An of-
ficial release Thursday
said that CJI, ?in terms of
the In-House Procedure,
has written to? both Pres-
ident and PM ?enclosing
therewith copy of the
3-Member Committee
report dated 03.05.2025
along with the letter/re-
sponse dated 06.05.2025
received from Justice
Yashwant Varma.?
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TOP COURT DEBUNKS
PARLIAMENTARY
SUPREMACY CLAIM
Amid claims of
Parliamentary
supremacy, the SC
RQ7KXUVGD\UHDInUPHGWKDW
the Constitution is supreme.
It emphasized that judicial
review, a power granted
by the Constitution, allows
courts to assess the con-
stitutionality of laws. These
remarks, made by CJI
Sanjiv Khanna and Justice
Sanjay Kumar, appear to be
response to Vice President
Jagdeep Dhankhar?s recent
criticism of the judiciary.
The Court?s stance high-
lights its role in upholding
constitutional principles.
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The Cardinals gathered
in the Vatican?s Sistine
Chapel have elected
Cardinal Robert Francis
Prevost as the 267th
Pope, who took the
name Pope Leo XIV.
P7
US CARDINAL PREVOST
ELECTED POPE LEO XIV
MAJOR HAPPENINGS
Shah holds meet-
LQJZLWKWRSRInFLDOV
after Pak?s second
failed attack in 24 hrs
Blast occured 20
mt near Pak PM She-
hbaz Sharif?s home
Pakistan drone
hits Jammu airport,
S-400 defence sys-
tem intercepts 8 mis-
siles, blackouts from
Punjab to Rajasthan
Pakistani pilot
caught with the
help of a lathi in
Rajasthan, was on
board a JF-17 plane
Blackouts imposed
across Punjab and
Chandigarh amid
military alerts and
security concernsA
mid rising tensions
between India and
Pakistan, India has
shot down Pakistan Air
Force's F-16 as well as
JF-17 after Pakistan tried
to attack multiple loca-
tions. Earlier on Thurs-
day, Pakistan made at-
tempts to target several
locations in India; how-
ever, Indian air defence
guns shot down the in-
truding drones. As per
sources, the Indian SAM
(Surface-to-air missile)
shot down the F-16 fight-
er jet near the Sargodha
air base. The Indian ac-
tion came in response to
coordinated attacks by
Pakistan across multiple
locations across Punjab,
Jaisalmer & Jammu on
India-Pakistan border.
India shoots down Pak?s F-16 & JF-17 jets
amid attempts to attack Punjab, Raj & J-K
$UHVLGHQWLDODUHDGXULQJEODFNRXWDPLGHVFDODWLQJWHQVLRQV
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SHAMSHAD IS NEW
ARMY CHIEF OF PAK
General Asim Munir
has been removed
as Army Chief of
Pakistan and has reportedly
been taken into custody.
Lieutenant General Sahir
Shamshad Mirza has been
appointed as the new Chief
of Army Staff of Pakistan,
sources said on Thursday.
DRONE ATTACK BY PAK
ON 3 MILITARY BASES
Military stations at
Jammu, Pathankot
& Udhampur were
targeted by Pakistani-origin
drones and missiles along
the International Border
in J&K on late Thursday
evening. The threats were
swiftly neutralised, no casu-
alties were reported.
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Reactions
We could not allow
Pakistani terrorists to
believe that they can
walk into our country,
kill civilians, and get
away with it. Russia,
France, & Israel are the
only ones that have
specifically shown
understanding. US
should have said
something, given that
they are the ones that
reacted the most against
Afghanistan after 9/11.
SHASHI THAROOR,
SENIOR CONGRESS LEADER
We want to avoid a
state-on-state military
escalation. However,
India has the right to
take reasonable and
proportionate steps to
defend itself and to
dismantle the vile
terrorist infrastructure
that has caused deaths
and continues to
threaten them. The UK
should be at the
forefront of working
with our friends & allies.
PRITI PATEL,
INDIAN-ORIGIN MP IN UK
India has no intention to
escalate the situation
with Pakistan but if there
are military attacks on
the country, then it will
be met with a very firm
response. It is not our
intention to escalate the
situation. This attack
compelled us to respond
on May 7 by striking at
the cross-border terrorist
infrastructure. Our
response was targeted
and measured.
S JAISHANKAR,
SENIOR CONGRESS LEADER
No political benefit
should be given to any
party and no event
should be turned into a
political event. Terrorism
should be eradicated,
our borders should be
secured, and the morale
of our Army should be
boosted... In the current
situation (following the
Pahalgam attack), all of
us should stand with the
Army and the decisions
taken by the govt.
AKHILESH YADAV
SAMAJWADI PARTY CHIEF
France?s Foreign
Minister and the French
Foreign Office
condemned the
Pahalgam attack in the
strongest terms. In an
official statement,
France expressed ?full
solidarity with India?
and affirmed its
support for India?s
efforts to protect itself
from terrorism.
?Full solidarity with
India?
CATHERINE COLONNA,
FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
NEIGHBOUR COUNTRY CAUGHT RED-HANDED
Pakistan floods social media with lies after Operation Sindoor
Pari Tikkiwal
-DLSXU
n the aftermath of
India?s precision
strikes on terrorist
infrastructure un-
der Operation Sindoor,
Pakistan has unleashed a
frenzied disinformation
campaign that seems
more focused on winning
social media battles than
addressing the destruction
of terror camps on its soil.
Multiple fabrications
emerging from Pakistani
sources have been ex-
posed since India?s
strikes on Wednesday.
According to sources in-
cluding India?s Press In-
formation Bureau (PIB),
while India targeted nine
terrorist facilities with
surgical precision, Paki-
stan?s response has been
to fabricate victories us-
ing recycled images and
outlandish claims.
The crown jewel of
Pakistan?s digital decep-
tion was a video purport-
edly showing an attack
on an Indian military
base in Amritsar; fact-
checkers quickly ex-
posed it as footage of a
wildfire from 2024. It
seems Pakistan?s propa-
ganda department
couldn?t find current
footage of their supposed
?retaliatory strikes.?
Pakistan?s state-affili-
ated accounts have
turned social media into
a virtual battlefield,
flooding platforms with
old photos and manufac-
tured narratives. Their
claim of downing five
Indian fighter jets used
images from a 2021 Mig-
21 crash in Punjab; ap-
parently, in Pakistan?s
alternate reality, old
crashes can be repur-
posed as new victories.
Even Pakistan?s cabi-
net ministers joined the
misinformation parade
with Defence Minister
Khwaja Asif boldly an-
nouncing the capture of
Indian soldiers, only to
awkwardly backtrack
when reality failed to
align with his claims.
The Pakistani military?s
assertion of shooting
down 25 Israeli-made
Harop drones remains in
the realm of fantasy rath-
er than fact. Pakistani of-
ficials have also made
unsubstantiated claims
about civilian casualties,
with Prime Minister She-
hbaz Sharif stating that
?at least 31 civilian casu-
alties were reported
killed? in India?s attack.
In another brazen asser-
tion without evidence,
Pakistan claimed to have
killed 50 Indian soldiers
on Thursday. However,
like many of Pakistan?s
other assertions, these
casualty figures lack
verification from inde-
pendent sources, raising
questions about their
credibility.
Meanwhile, India has
maintained its focus on
verifiable actions, con-
firming strikes on terror-
ist infrastructure in loca-
tions including Muzaffa-
rabad, Kotli, Gulpur,
Bhimber, Sialkot, Mu-
ridke, and Bahawalpur.
Indian officials have em-
phasised that no civilian
sites or military bases
were targeted, underscor-
ing the operation?s pre-
cise nature as a response
to the Pahalgam terror
attack that claimed 26 in-
nocent lives.
As Pakistan threatens
retaliation under Article
51 of the UN Charter, In-
dia stands by its charac-
terisation of Operation
Sindoor as ?focused,
measured, and non-esca-
latory.? The contrast
couldn?t be clearer: one
nation addressing terror-
ist threats with precision
strikes, the other re-
sponding with digitally
manipulated ?victories.?
Indian authorities con-
tinue urging citizens to
verify information
through official govern-
ment sources, recognis-
ing that in modern war-
fare, the battle against
misinformation is as cru-
cial as military engage-
ments. As Pakistan
threatens retaliation un-
der Article 51 of the UN
Charter, India stands by
its characterisation of Op-
eration Sindoor as ?fo-
cused, measured and non-
escalatory.? The contrast
couldn?t be clearer: one
nation addressing terror-
ist threats with precision
strikes, the other respond-
ing with digitally manip-
ulated ?victories.?
Indian authorities
continue urging citizens
to verify information
through official govern-
ment sources, recognis-
ing that in modern war-
fare, the battle against
misinformation is as cru-
cial as military engage -
ments.
I
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India reiterates Pak?s image
as centre of global terrorism
oreign Secre-
tary Vikram
Misri said that
Pakistan?s rep-
utation as cen-
tre of global terrorism is
rooted in various terrorist
attacks across the globe.
Briefing media in New
Delhi, Misri said, any
further action by Paki-
stan, some of which we
are seeing today, is noth-
ing but escalation by Pa-
kistan once again, and
will be responded to and
is being responded to ap-
propriately. He said, at-
tack of Pahalgam terror
attack is the original es-
calation to which India
has responded.
Misri said, when talks
were going on about the
Pahalgam at the UN Se-
curity Council, Pakistan
opposed the role of The
Resistance Front (TRF)
and it was done after TRF
claimed the responsibili-
ty of the attack not once,
but twice.
Pointing that Osama
Bin Laden was found in
the country, he said, Pa-
kistan has the reputation
as the epicenter of global
terrorism. He also said,
Pakistan is home to a
large number of UN list-
ed terror groups like
Lashkae e Taiba, Jaish e
Mohammed.
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?We are very proud of our
Indian Armed Forces for
Operation Sindoor. India
stands united, fierce in re-
solve and unshakable in
purpose, against the
scourge of all forms of
terrorism. Under the bold
and decisive leadership of
PM Narendra Modi, the
Indian Armed Forces
have responded with pre-
cision and power to every
provocation from across
the border, says Mukesh
Ambani, Chairman and
Managing Director, Reli-
ance Industries Limited.
?The last few days
have shown that every
threat to our peace will be
met with firm and deci-
sive action. The Reliance
family is ready to support
any measure in protect-
ing our nation?s unity and
integrity. We like our fel-
low Indians believe ? In-
dia seeks peace, but not
at the cost of its pride,
security or sovereignty,?
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rarily closed more than 25
airports across northern,
western, and central re-
gions. As per the reports,
this decision is effective
until May 10, 2025.
This action resulted in
the cancellation of ap-
proximately 430 flights,
accounting for about 3%
of India?s scheduled
flights.
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growing crisis has been
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stan have
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tat,? and that
he hoped the
two nuclear-
armed Asian
neighbors could stop fur-
ther escalations. U.S. Sec-
retary of State Marco Ru-
bio discussed efforts to
de-escalate tensions be-
tween India and Pakistan
with his Saudi Arabian
counterpart. Trump also
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chairing the meeting,
Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh briefed the
political parties about the
precision strikes con-
ducted by the forces on
the terrorist spots located
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occupied Forces (PoK).
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Reactions
We could not allow
Pakistani terrorists to
believe that they can
walk into our country,
kill civilians, and get
away with it. Russia,
France, & Israel are the
only ones that have
specifically shown
understanding. US
should have said
something, given that
they are the ones that
reacted the most against
Afghanistan after 9/11.
SHASHI THAROOR,
SENIOR CONGRESS LEADER
We want to avoid a
state-on-state military
escalation. However,
India has the right to
take reasonable and
proportionate steps to
defend itself and to
dismantle the vile
terrorist infrastructure
that has caused deaths
and continues to
threaten them. The UK
should be at the
forefront of working
with our friends & allies.
PRITI PATEL,
INDIAN-ORIGIN MP IN UK
India has no intention to
escalate the situation
with Pakistan but if there
are military attacks on
the country, then it will
be met with a very firm
response. It is not our
intention to escalate the
situation. This attack
compelled us to respond
on May 7 by striking at
the cross-border terrorist
infrastructure. Our
response was targeted
and measured.
S JAISHANKAR,
SENIOR CONGRESS LEADER
No political benefit
should be given to any
party and no event
should be turned into a
political event. Terrorism
should be eradicated,
our borders should be
secured, and the morale
of our Army should be
boosted... In the current
situation (following the
Pahalgam attack), all of
us should stand with the
Army and the decisions
taken by the govt.
AKHILESH YADAV
SAMAJWADI PARTY CHIEF
France?s Foreign
Minister and the French
Foreign Office
condemned the
Pahalgam attack in the
strongest terms. In an
official statement,
France expressed ?full
solidarity with India?
and affirmed its
support for India?s
efforts to protect itself
from terrorism.
?Full solidarity with
India?
CATHERINE COLONNA,
FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
NEIGHBOUR COUNTRY CAUGHT RED-HANDED
Pakistan floods social media with lies after Operation Sindoor
Pari Tikkiwal
-DLSXU
n the aftermath of
India?s precision
strikes on terrorist
infrastructure un-
der Operation Sindoor,
Pakistan has unleashed a
frenzied disinformation
campaign that seems
more focused on winning
social media battles than
addressing the destruction
of terror camps on its soil.
Multiple fabrications
emerging from Pakistani
sources have been ex-
posed since India?s
strikes on Wednesday.
According to sources in-
cluding India?s Press In-
formation Bureau (PIB),
while India targeted nine
terrorist facilities with
surgical precision, Paki-
stan?s response has been
to fabricate victories us-
ing recycled images and
outlandish claims.
The crown jewel of
Pakistan?s digital decep-
tion was a video purport-
edly showing an attack
on an Indian military
base in Amritsar; fact-
checkers quickly ex-
posed it as footage of a
wildfire from 2024. It
seems Pakistan?s propa-
ganda department
couldn?t find current
footage of their supposed
?retaliatory strikes.?
Pakistan?s state-affili-
ated accounts have
turned social media into
a virtual battlefield,
flooding platforms with
old photos and manufac-
tured narratives. Their
claim of downing five
Indian fighter jets used
images from a 2021 Mig-
21 crash in Punjab; ap-
parently, in Pakistan?s
alternate reality, old
crashes can be repur-
posed as new victories.
Even Pakistan?s cabi-
net ministers joined the
misinformation parade
with Defence Minister
Khwaja Asif boldly an-
nouncing the capture of
Indian soldiers, only to
awkwardly backtrack
when reality failed to
align with his claims.
The Pakistani military?s
assertion of shooting
down 25 Israeli-made
Harop drones remains in
the realm of fantasy rath-
er than fact. Pakistani of-
ficials have also made
unsubstantiated claims
about civilian casualties,
with Prime Minister She-
hbaz Sharif stating that
?at least 31 civilian casu-
alties were reported
killed? in India?s attack.
In another brazen asser-
tion without evidence,
Pakistan claimed to have
killed 50 Indian soldiers
on Thursday. However,
like many of Pakistan?s
other assertions, these
casualty figures lack
verification from inde-
pendent sources, raising
questions about their
credibility.
Meanwhile, India has
maintained its focus on
verifiable actions, con-
firming strikes on terror-
ist infrastructure in loca-
tions including Muzaffa-
rabad, Kotli, Gulpur,
Bhimber, Sialkot, Mu-
ridke, and Bahawalpur.
Indian officials have em-
phasised that no civilian
sites or military bases
were targeted, underscor-
ing the operation?s pre-
cise nature as a response
to the Pahalgam terror
attack that claimed 26 in-
nocent lives.
As Pakistan threatens
retaliation under Article
51 of the UN Charter, In-
dia stands by its charac-
terisation of Operation
Sindoor as ?focused,
measured, and non-esca-
latory.? The contrast
couldn?t be clearer: one
nation addressing terror-
ist threats with precision
strikes, the other re-
sponding with digitally
manipulated ?victories.?
Indian authorities con-
tinue urging citizens to
verify information
through official govern-
ment sources, recognis-
ing that in modern war-
fare, the battle against
misinformation is as cru-
cial as military engage-
ments. As Pakistan
threatens retaliation un-
der Article 51 of the UN
Charter, India stands by
its characterisation of Op-
eration Sindoor as ?fo-
cused, measured and non-
escalatory.? The contrast
couldn?t be clearer: one
nation addressing terror-
ist threats with precision
strikes, the other respond-
ing with digitally manip-
ulated ?victories.?
Indian authorities
continue urging citizens
to verify information
through official govern-
ment sources, recognis-
ing that in modern war-
fare, the battle against
misinformation is as cru-
cial as military engage -
ments.
I
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India reiterates Pak?s image
as centre of global terrorism
oreign Secre-
tary Vikram
Misri said that
Pakistan?s rep-
utation as cen-
tre of global terrorism is
rooted in various terrorist
attacks across the globe.
Briefing media in New
Delhi, Misri said, any
further action by Paki-
stan, some of which we
are seeing today, is noth-
ing but escalation by Pa-
kistan once again, and
will be responded to and
is being responded to ap-
propriately. He said, at-
tack of Pahalgam terror
attack is the original es-
calation to which India
has responded.
Misri said, when talks
were going on about the
Pahalgam at the UN Se-
curity Council, Pakistan
opposed the role of The
Resistance Front (TRF)
and it was done after TRF
claimed the responsibili-
ty of the attack not once,
but twice.
Pointing that Osama
Bin Laden was found in
the country, he said, Pa-
kistan has the reputation
as the epicenter of global
terrorism. He also said,
Pakistan is home to a
large number of UN list-
ed terror groups like
Lashkae e Taiba, Jaish e
Mohammed.
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support & protect India?
First India Bureau
0XPEDL
?We are very proud of our
Indian Armed Forces for
Operation Sindoor. India
stands united, fierce in re-
solve and unshakable in
purpose, against the
scourge of all forms of
terrorism. Under the bold
and decisive leadership of
PM Narendra Modi, the
Indian Armed Forces
have responded with pre-
cision and power to every
provocation from across
the border, says Mukesh
Ambani, Chairman and
Managing Director, Reli-
ance Industries Limited.
?The last few days
have shown that every
threat to our peace will be
met with firm and deci-
sive action. The Reliance
family is ready to support
any measure in protect-
ing our nation?s unity and
integrity. We like our fel-
low Indians believe ? In-
dia seeks peace, but not
at the cost of its pride,
security or sovereignty,?
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In the wake of escalating
border tensions, the Indian
Government has tempo-
rarily closed more than 25
airports across northern,
western, and central re-
gions. As per the reports,
this decision is effective
until May 10, 2025.
This action resulted in
the cancellation of ap-
proximately 430 flights,
accounting for about 3%
of India?s scheduled
flights.
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growing crisis has been
voiced by the interna-
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President Donald Trump
said Washington?s partner
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stan have
?gone tit-for-
tat,? and that
he hoped the
two nuclear-
armed Asian
neighbors could stop fur-
ther escalations. U.S. Sec-
retary of State Marco Ru-
bio discussed efforts to
de-escalate tensions be-
tween India and Pakistan
with his Saudi Arabian
counterpart. Trump also
said if I can do anything
to help, I will be there.
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stand united as the gov-
ernment briefed all par-
ties on Thursday on 'Op-
eration Sindoor'. While
chairing the meeting,
Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh briefed the
political parties about the
precision strikes con-
ducted by the forces on
the terrorist spots located
in Pakistan and Pakistan-
occupied Forces (PoK).
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tion Sindoor is "still on-
going" and at least 100
terrorists were killed.
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ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXU WKH?UVWLQGLD WKH?UVWLQGLD WKH?UVWLQGLDJaipur, Friday | May 9, 2025
Raj ramps up readiness amid border tensions
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
In light of escalating ten-
sion along the Pakistan
border, the Rajasthan state
home department has is-
sued detailed directives to
all district collectors to
enhance disaster prepar-
edness and ensure public
safety. The measures in-
clude activating fire and
emergency services,
maintaining uninterrupted
communication systems,
and ensuring the function-
ality and availability of
public address systems.
Districts are instructed to
conduct regular mock
drills to test their disaster
management readiness.
Involving NGOs, NSS,
and NCC in emergency
response efforts has also
been mandated. Village-
level evacuation plans
must be detailed and ready
for immediate execution.
District collectors are to
update the list of sensitive
installations such as hos-
pitals, power plants, oil
depots, and religious plac-
es. Local governance bod-
ies are to be fully in-
formed, with public assur-
ance efforts stepped up.
Strict social media moni-
toring is required to pre-
vent the spread of provoc-
ative or anti-national con-
tent Food supplies and
essential goods must be
adequately stocked, and
hoarding is to be prevent-
ed. Hospitals must ensure
availability of life-saving
medicines and blood
stock, with med teams on
standby for emergencies.
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OPERATION SINDOOR
JDA clears `552 crore for
civic upgrades in Jaipur RBSE announces
REET Examination
2024 resultsFrequent change of guard at
SMS Hosp raises concerns
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Under CM Bhajanlal
Sharma?s direction, the
Jaipur Development Au-
thority (JDA) has ap-
proved Rs 552.35 crore
worth of infrastructure
projects to enhance civic
amenities and road infra-
structure across Jaipur.
Key decisions from the
Project Review Commit-
tee meeting, chaired by
Commissioner Anandhi,
include allocations for
road repairs in several
zones impacted by pipe-
line works, construction
of new sector roads,
streetlight installations,
and re-planning of com-
mercial plots. Significant
funds were sanctioned for
the Mansarovar and San-
ganer, while Zone 14 saw
major boosts for regula-
tory development and
roads. A Rs 163.39 crore
sanitation project near
Chandlai Lake, involving
a 40 MLD STP, was also
cleared. The approved
initiatives reflect JDA?s
push for structured of the
growth urban infra.
Vikas Sharma
-DLSXU
The post of ?Superinten-
dent? in the SMS Hospital
has become a matter of
concern with most of
them leaving before com-
pleting their tenure. Four
acting superintendents
have been appointed in
just five years. In 2017,
the Medical Education
Department had appoint-
ed Dr DS Meena as per-
manent superintendent
and his tenure ended in
2020, after which four
have been appointed as
acting chiefs.
In 2020, Dr Rajesh
Sharma took charge but
amid internal politics, he
was removed and Dr Vi-
nay Malhotra was ap-
pointed in 2021. He, how-
ever, left in just 11
months. Then Dr Achal
Sharma was made the su-
perintendent and he
worked hard during his
tenure of two-and-a-half-
years, but was disappoint-
ed. Even after applying to
resign, he opened the de-
tails of the fake NOC case
of organ transplant.
Following this, he was
removed from the post
and Dr Sushil Bhati was
given charge.
Shubham Jain
$MPHU
RBSE administrator Ma-
hesh Chand Sharma an-
nounced REET 2024 re-
sults on Thursday. Cer-
tificates for successful
candidates will be avail-
able at district HQS with-
in a month. Results for
both Level 1 and Level 2
were released, with
62.33% (195,847) quali-
fying in Level 1 and
44.69% (393,124) in Lev-
el 2. A total of 47,097
cleared both levels. Edu
Min Madan Dilawar vir-
tually congratulated board
officials for the timely
conduct of the exam and
prompt result declaration.
RAS Priyanka Vishnoi?s death: Raj
HC quashes FIR against doctors
Shiv Prakash Purohit
-RGKSXU
The High Court ordered
to cancel the FIR regis-
tered against the doctors
in the case of RAS Pri-
yanka Vishnoi?s death
due to deterioration in
health during treatment.
Justice Farzand Ali
quashed the FIR regis-
tered against four doctors
of a private hospital for
negligence.
The HC said that until
it is proven that wrong
treatment was given to its
patient, the hospital or its
administrative officials
cannot be held guilty.
With this, petitioners
Dr Sanjay Makwana, Dr
Renu Makwana, Dr Vi-
nod Shaili and Jitendra
Khetawat got relief from
the Rajasthan HC.
An FIR was lodged at
the CHB police station
by Vishnoi?s father-in-
law Sahiram Vishnoi al-
leging negligence dur-
ing treatment. A state-
level and district-level
medical expert commit-
tees conducted the in-
vestigation and clearly
stated in the report that
there was no negligence
in the treatment.
e-mail threat to blow up SMS stadium
Naresh Sharma
-DLSXU
Sports Secretary Neeraj K
Pawan confirmed that a
threat to bomb the SMS
stadium from an email ID
(named Pakistan) was re-
ceived on the official mail
ID of the Sports Council
on Thursday. Soon, the
stadium was evacuated
and a heavy police force
was deployed. All em-
ployees were sent home
and after a thorough
check, no bomb or suspi-
cious object was found.
The dog squad team
also returned and police
breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Sports
Minister Rajyavardhan
Singh Rathore had dis-
cussions with the ad-
ministration and offi-
cials concerned. The
Minister said that the
situation was under con-
trol. ?Security agencies
are on an alert,? Minis-
ter Rathore said.
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EVACUATING VILLAGES NEWS FAKE: BARMER ADMN
EX-SERVICEMEN, VILLAGERS IN JAISALMER
EXTEND SUPPORT IN FIGHT AGAINST PAK
The Barmer
District Collector
and administra-
tion have described the
news of evacuating vil-
lages in the border area
of Chohtan as fake.
Reacting to the viral
news, the administration
said that no such order
has been issued by the
administration yet.
After the success of Operation Sindoor, ex-ser-
vicemen and villagers in the border villages have
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men said they were ready with weapons. With renewed
patriotism, people said it was time for decisive action
on Pakistan. Villagers and ex-servicemen said that the
operation was just a beginning and the real battle should
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cies,? they said, openly expressing that the time was ripe
to divide Pakistan into four parts - Balochistan, Sindh,
Khyber and Punjab.
Suryaveer Singh Tanwar
HIGHLIGHTS
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reasons amid the ten-
sion between India and
Pakistan, a complete
blackout was imposed
in Jaisalmer from 9 pm
to 4 am.
zJodhpur observed
a blackout from 12:30
AM to 4 AM as part of
an emergency prepar-
edness drill.
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circumstances, the
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ban on leave of all the
police personnel of
the state. ADG Law &
Order Vishal Bansal
has issued the order.
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ban in all border dis-
tricts of the state. CM
Bhajan Lal has taken
this decision in view of
current situation.
TWO ARRESTED FOR
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
IN JAISALMER
In a major operation
led by SP Sudhir
Chaudhary, Pokhran
police have arrested two
individuals suspected of sus-
picious activity in strategically
important areas of the region.
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Fahran, a resident of West
Bengal, and Shahadat Ali,
a resident of Pokhran. Both
individuals were apprehend-
ed under Section 170 of the
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha
Sanhita, 2023. The arrests
were made during a targeted
operation carried out under
leadership of SHO Chhatar
Singh Dewda. The investi-
gation is being conducted
under the supervision of ASP
Praveen Kumar and CO
Bhawani Singh.
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First India Bureau
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memorial gath-
ering (choutha)
for senior jour-
nalist & social worker
Ramswaroop Soni was
held on Thursday at
Dwarkadas Park, Mansa-
rovar. Among those in at-
tendance RSS Regional
Pracharak Nimbaram, Ra-
jasthan Assembly Speaker
Vasudev Devnani, First
India News CEO and
Managing Editor Pawan
Arora, former BJP State
Prez Ashok Parnami, Civ-
il Lines MLA Gopal Shar-
ma, among many other
dignitaries who paid floral
tributes and offered con-
dolences. Ramswaroop
Soni was the father of
Pankaj Soni, Executive
Editor of Sach Bedhadak.
Separately, Hawa Mahal
MLA Balmukund Achar-
ya visited Pankaj Soni?s
residence to personally
extend condolences on
demise of his father.
Many leaders including
LS Speaker Om Birla,
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma,
Sikkim Guv Om Mathur,
former Dy CM Sachin Pi-
lot, PCC Chief GS Do-
tasara also expressed their
condolences.
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TO HOLD TIRANGA
YATRA TODAY
In honour of the In-
dian Army for their
bravery and to en-
courage the morale of the
country?s Armed Forces, a
Tiranga Yatra will be taken
out today under the leader-
ship of Rajasthan Pradesh
Congress Committee
President Govind Singh
Dotasra. Rajasthan PCC
General Secretary and
Media incharge Swarnim
Chaturvedi said that the
yatra is for the Army?s
successful action under
Operation Sindoor against
the terrorists involved in
the killing of tourists in
Pahalgam. ?The commit-
tee will take out a Tiranga
Yatra at 4 pm from the
Committee HQs in Jaipur,?
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RAJASTHAN PUT ON ALERT, CONTROL ROOMS
TO FUNCTION 24x 7; HELPLINE NOs RELEASED
SPECIAL TASK FORCE STARTS DEPORTING
BANGLADESHIS, ROHINGYAS LIVING ILLEGALLY
An alert has been issued across the state in
view of the escalating tension between India and
Pakistan post Operation Sindoor. The medical de-
partment has been alerted and the control rooms will be
operational 24x7 for disaster management. Control room
numbers are 0141-2225624, 0141-2225000. Additional
Director Rural Health Dr Praveen Aswal has been made
in-charge of the control room and more than half-a-dozen
doctors and staff have been assigned the responsibility
here. They have been instructed for daily coordination
with all CMHOs of Bikaner and Jodhpur divisions.
Jaipur: In view of the current circumstances, the
state home department has issued new guide-
lines to all the district collectors and magistrates
regarding the expulsion of Bangladeshis/Rohingyas.
Additional Chief Secretary Home Anand Kumar said that
in compliance with the guidelines received in the letter of
Home Ministry, GoI, guidelines have been issued to en-
sure the establishment of special task force and holding
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detention and extradition of Bangladeshi and Myanmar
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Raj ramps up readiness amid border tensions
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
In light of escalating ten-
sion along the Pakistan
border, the Rajasthan state
home department has is-
sued detailed directives to
all district collectors to
enhance disaster prepar-
edness and ensure public
safety. The measures in-
clude activating fire and
emergency services,
maintaining uninterrupted
communication systems,
and ensuring the function-
ality and availability of
public address systems.
Districts are instructed to
conduct regular mock
drills to test their disaster
management readiness.
Involving NGOs, NSS,
and NCC in emergency
response efforts has also
been mandated. Village-
level evacuation plans
must be detailed and ready
for immediate execution.
District collectors are to
update the list of sensitive
installations such as hos-
pitals, power plants, oil
depots, and religious plac-
es. Local governance bod-
ies are to be fully in-
formed, with public assur-
ance efforts stepped up.
Strict social media moni-
toring is required to pre-
vent the spread of provoc-
ative or anti-national con-
tent Food supplies and
essential goods must be
adequately stocked, and
hoarding is to be prevent-
ed. Hospitals must ensure
availability of life-saving
medicines and blood
stock, with med teams on
standby for emergencies.
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OPERATION SINDOOR
JDA clears `552 crore for
civic upgrades in Jaipur RBSE announces
REET Examination
2024 resultsFrequent change of guard at
SMS Hosp raises concerns
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Under CM Bhajanlal
Sharma?s direction, the
Jaipur Development Au-
thority (JDA) has ap-
proved Rs 552.35 crore
worth of infrastructure
projects to enhance civic
amenities and road infra-
structure across Jaipur.
Key decisions from the
Project Review Commit-
tee meeting, chaired by
Commissioner Anandhi,
include allocations for
road repairs in several
zones impacted by pipe-
line works, construction
of new sector roads,
streetlight installations,
and re-planning of com-
mercial plots. Significant
funds were sanctioned for
the Mansarovar and San-
ganer, while Zone 14 saw
major boosts for regula-
tory development and
roads. A Rs 163.39 crore
sanitation project near
Chandlai Lake, involving
a 40 MLD STP, was also
cleared. The approved
initiatives reflect JDA?s
push for structured of the
growth urban infra.
Vikas Sharma
-DLSXU
The post of ?Superinten-
dent? in the SMS Hospital
has become a matter of
concern with most of
them leaving before com-
pleting their tenure. Four
acting superintendents
have been appointed in
just five years. In 2017,
the Medical Education
Department had appoint-
ed Dr DS Meena as per-
manent superintendent
and his tenure ended in
2020, after which four
have been appointed as
acting chiefs.
In 2020, Dr Rajesh
Sharma took charge but
amid internal politics, he
was removed and Dr Vi-
nay Malhotra was ap-
pointed in 2021. He, how-
ever, left in just 11
months. Then Dr Achal
Sharma was made the su-
perintendent and he
worked hard during his
tenure of two-and-a-half-
years, but was disappoint-
ed. Even after applying to
resign, he opened the de-
tails of the fake NOC case
of organ transplant.
Following this, he was
removed from the post
and Dr Sushil Bhati was
given charge.
Shubham Jain
$MPHU
RBSE administrator Ma-
hesh Chand Sharma an-
nounced REET 2024 re-
sults on Thursday. Cer-
tificates for successful
candidates will be avail-
able at district HQS with-
in a month. Results for
both Level 1 and Level 2
were released, with
62.33% (195,847) quali-
fying in Level 1 and
44.69% (393,124) in Lev-
el 2. A total of 47,097
cleared both levels. Edu
Min Madan Dilawar vir-
tually congratulated board
officials for the timely
conduct of the exam and
prompt result declaration.
RAS Priyanka Vishnoi?s death: Raj
HC quashes FIR against doctors
Shiv Prakash Purohit
-RGKSXU
The High Court ordered
to cancel the FIR regis-
tered against the doctors
in the case of RAS Pri-
yanka Vishnoi?s death
due to deterioration in
health during treatment.
Justice Farzand Ali
quashed the FIR regis-
tered against four doctors
of a private hospital for
negligence.
The HC said that until
it is proven that wrong
treatment was given to its
patient, the hospital or its
administrative officials
cannot be held guilty.
With this, petitioners
Dr Sanjay Makwana, Dr
Renu Makwana, Dr Vi-
nod Shaili and Jitendra
Khetawat got relief from
the Rajasthan HC.
An FIR was lodged at
the CHB police station
by Vishnoi?s father-in-
law Sahiram Vishnoi al-
leging negligence dur-
ing treatment. A state-
level and district-level
medical expert commit-
tees conducted the in-
vestigation and clearly
stated in the report that
there was no negligence
in the treatment.
e-mail threat to blow up SMS stadium
Naresh Sharma
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Sports Secretary Neeraj K
Pawan confirmed that a
threat to bomb the SMS
stadium from an email ID
(named Pakistan) was re-
ceived on the official mail
ID of the Sports Council
on Thursday. Soon, the
stadium was evacuated
and a heavy police force
was deployed. All em-
ployees were sent home
and after a thorough
check, no bomb or suspi-
cious object was found.
The dog squad team
also returned and police
breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Sports
Minister Rajyavardhan
Singh Rathore had dis-
cussions with the ad-
ministration and offi-
cials concerned. The
Minister said that the
situation was under con-
trol. ?Security agencies
are on an alert,? Minis-
ter Rathore said.
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EVACUATING VILLAGES NEWS FAKE: BARMER ADMN
EX-SERVICEMEN, VILLAGERS IN JAISALMER
EXTEND SUPPORT IN FIGHT AGAINST PAK
The Barmer
District Collector
and administra-
tion have described the
news of evacuating vil-
lages in the border area
of Chohtan as fake.
Reacting to the viral
news, the administration
said that no such order
has been issued by the
administration yet.
After the success of Operation Sindoor, ex-ser-
vicemen and villagers in the border villages have
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men said they were ready with weapons. With renewed
patriotism, people said it was time for decisive action
on Pakistan. Villagers and ex-servicemen said that the
operation was just a beginning and the real battle should
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to divide Pakistan into four parts - Balochistan, Sindh,
Khyber and Punjab.
Suryaveer Singh Tanwar
HIGHLIGHTS
zDue to security
reasons amid the ten-
sion between India and
Pakistan, a complete
blackout was imposed
in Jaisalmer from 9 pm
to 4 am.
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a blackout from 12:30
AM to 4 AM as part of
an emergency prepar-
edness drill.
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circumstances, the
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ban on leave of all the
police personnel of
the state. ADG Law &
Order Vishal Bansal
has issued the order.
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ban in all border dis-
tricts of the state. CM
Bhajan Lal has taken
this decision in view of
current situation.
TWO ARRESTED FOR
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
IN JAISALMER
In a major operation
led by SP Sudhir
Chaudhary, Pokhran
police have arrested two
individuals suspected of sus-
picious activity in strategically
important areas of the region.
The two suspects have been
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Fahran, a resident of West
Bengal, and Shahadat Ali,
a resident of Pokhran. Both
individuals were apprehend-
ed under Section 170 of the
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha
Sanhita, 2023. The arrests
were made during a targeted
operation carried out under
leadership of SHO Chhatar
Singh Dewda. The investi-
gation is being conducted
under the supervision of ASP
Praveen Kumar and CO
Bhawani Singh.
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Tributes paid to senior journalist Ramswaroop Soni
First India Bureau
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memorial gath-
ering (choutha)
for senior jour-
nalist & social worker
Ramswaroop Soni was
held on Thursday at
Dwarkadas Park, Mansa-
rovar. Among those in at-
tendance RSS Regional
Pracharak Nimbaram, Ra-
jasthan Assembly Speaker
Vasudev Devnani, First
India News CEO and
Managing Editor Pawan
Arora, former BJP State
Prez Ashok Parnami, Civ-
il Lines MLA Gopal Shar-
ma, among many other
dignitaries who paid floral
tributes and offered con-
dolences. Ramswaroop
Soni was the father of
Pankaj Soni, Executive
Editor of Sach Bedhadak.
Separately, Hawa Mahal
MLA Balmukund Achar-
ya visited Pankaj Soni?s
residence to personally
extend condolences on
demise of his father.
Many leaders including
LS Speaker Om Birla,
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma,
Sikkim Guv Om Mathur,
former Dy CM Sachin Pi-
lot, PCC Chief GS Do-
tasara also expressed their
condolences.
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TO HOLD TIRANGA
YATRA TODAY
In honour of the In-
dian Army for their
bravery and to en-
courage the morale of the
country?s Armed Forces, a
Tiranga Yatra will be taken
out today under the leader-
ship of Rajasthan Pradesh
Congress Committee
President Govind Singh
Dotasra. Rajasthan PCC
General Secretary and
Media incharge Swarnim
Chaturvedi said that the
yatra is for the Army?s
successful action under
Operation Sindoor against
the terrorists involved in
the killing of tourists in
Pahalgam. ?The commit-
tee will take out a Tiranga
Yatra at 4 pm from the
Committee HQs in Jaipur,?
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RAJASTHAN PUT ON ALERT, CONTROL ROOMS
TO FUNCTION 24x 7; HELPLINE NOs RELEASED
SPECIAL TASK FORCE STARTS DEPORTING
BANGLADESHIS, ROHINGYAS LIVING ILLEGALLY
An alert has been issued across the state in
view of the escalating tension between India and
Pakistan post Operation Sindoor. The medical de-
partment has been alerted and the control rooms will be
operational 24x7 for disaster management. Control room
numbers are 0141-2225624, 0141-2225000. Additional
Director Rural Health Dr Praveen Aswal has been made
in-charge of the control room and more than half-a-dozen
doctors and staff have been assigned the responsibility
here. They have been instructed for daily coordination
with all CMHOs of Bikaner and Jodhpur divisions.
Jaipur: In view of the current circumstances, the
state home department has issued new guide-
lines to all the district collectors and magistrates
regarding the expulsion of Bangladeshis/Rohingyas.
Additional Chief Secretary Home Anand Kumar said that
in compliance with the guidelines received in the letter of
Home Ministry, GoI, guidelines have been issued to en-
sure the establishment of special task force and holding
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detention and extradition of Bangladeshi and Myanmar
citizens living illegally in the state.
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Five-day safari closure in Jhalana, Amagarh
First India Bureau
Jaipur
he morning sa-
fari will remain
closed for five
days in Jhalana and
Amagarh from May 10
to May 14 due to leopard
survey and wildlife as-
sessment. The survey
will be done using scien-
tific methods and camera
traps and the assessment
will be done through wa-
ter hole method.
DCF Vijaypal Singh
said that safari will be
shut for the said days as
they do not want any dis-
ruption in the survey and
assessment. Notably, a
leopard census is being
conducted for the first
time in Rajasthan fol-
lowing the Gogunda in-
cident that raised con-
cerns over leopard move-
ments and safety. The
wildlife estimation exer-
cise will take place over
a 24-hour period, from 8
am on May 12 to 8 am on
May 13, across various
forested areas in the
state.
To ensure accurate
data collection and
smooth execution of the
census, a comprehensive
training session was or-
ganized on Thursday at
Jhalana Leopard Re-
serve. Forest department
staff, members of NGOs,
and volunteers partici-
pated in the session,
where they were briefed
on tracking methods,
data recording tech-
niques, and safety proto-
cols. The exercise is ex-
pected to provide a clear-
er picture of the leopard
population and help in
planning better conser-
vation strategies.
DCF Vijay Pal Singh,
ACF Prachi Chaudhary,
Devendra Singh
Rathore, Ranger Jitendra
Singh Shekhawat,
Raghuvendra Singh,
Shubham Sharma were
present during the train-
ing exercise conducted
on Thursday. Chief
Wildlife Warden Shikha
Mehra will monitor the
entire process.
T
Jaipur: A number of ju-
dicial employees staged
a protest in the premises
of the Sessions Court,
demanding cadre restruc-
turing in subordinate
courts. The agitation,
which includes an indefi-
nite sit-in and hunger
strike, is being led by
key persons of the judi-
cial employees? unions.
Judicial employees
protest for cadre
restructuring in Jpr
Jaipur: Treasurer of
the Raj Boxing Associ-
ation, Nayab Singh
Chauhan, has been sus-
pended following alle-
gations of collecting
money from players.
The action comes in the
wake of a report aired
by First India News,
which brought the issue
to light.
Raj boxing association
treasurer suspended
after report by FIN
Jaipur: CBI has con-
ducted searches at mul-
tiple locations, includ-
ing Jaipur, Ahmedabad,
and Gandhinagar, as
part of an investigation
into a DA case. The
searches targeted resi-
dence & office of IRS
officer Santosh Karnani.
Multiple raids by CBI
at IRS officer?s
properties in DA case
IN BRIEF
Ajmer: The tragic inci-
dent at Hotel Naz in
Diggi Bazaar of Ajmer
continues to claim
lives. The number of
fatalities in the fire has
now risen to six. Anoth-
er victim, Dhaval, a res-
ident of Gujarat, passed
away on Thursday.
Ajmer blaze: Death
count rises to six
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Mob of over 150 people attacks
forest dept team in Sariska
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A shocking incident oc-
curred at Sariska when a
team from the Forest De-
partment, along with po-
lice personnel, came un-
der a life-threatening at-
tack by local villagers
while attempting to re-
move illegal encroach-
ments. The team was
working to stop roof con-
struction efforts at the
Kali Mata temple located
between Naka Devra and
Bans ka Kua in the area.
The team, led by As-
sistant Forest Conserva-
tor Akbarpur and Ranger
Talvriksh, was respond-
ing to violations various
acts in the Tiger Habitat
area of the Sariska Forest
Division. The construc-
tion was being carried
out illegally in the re-
gion, which is part of the
Ramgarh area in the Sa-
riska Tiger Reserve.
As the Forest Depart-
ment staff intervened,
nearly 150-200 local in-
dividuals began throwing
stones at the Forest and
Police personnel, result-
ing in injuries to three
government employees,
including Forest Guard
Ramveer Singh Gurjar.
Crime in State
CRIME
ROUNDUP
LAWYERS STAGE PROTEST
AFTER FEMALE LAWYER?S
CAR SET ABLAZE IN UDAIPUR
In the Sundarwas area of
Udaipur, a female advo-
cate?s car was set ablaze
by her neighbor late last night.
The accused allegedly poured
petrol on the vehicle before
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car to ashes. The entire incident
was captured on CCTV. The act
caused panic in the locality, and
the accused is currently abscond-
ing. Pratapnagar police station,
has launched an investigation
into the matter. In response,
a large number of advocates
staged a protest, demanding
action against the accused. They
blocked the road outside the po-
lice station, calling for immediate
and severe legal action.
KOTA POLICE SAVES
COACHING STUDENT
FROM SUICIDE
SPEEDING CAR HITS
CONSTABLE ON TRAFFIC
DUTY IN JAIPUR, FLEES
GIRL STUDENT RESCUED
FROM SUSPICIOUS TAXI
RIDE BY JAIPUR POLICE
MINOR KID SODOMISED
IN ABANDONED SCHOOL
BUILDING IN SIKAR
Man dies in
Baran police
custody, 5
cops shifted
Bar count rises as
excise norms eased
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
Jaipur is set to witness
a significant increase
in the number of hotel-
restaurant bars.
With the recent pol-
icy changes by the ex-
cise department, the
number of bar applica-
tions in the city has
surged.
The new rule reduc-
es the minimum num-
ber of rooms required
for a hotel bar from 20
to just 10. The relaxa-
tion has led to a surge
in applications.
During April, 20 ap-
plications for hotel
bars were received and
6 more applications
have been filed this
month. In just 36 days,
26 new applications
have been submitted,
signaling a growing
trend. Notably, 5 appli-
cations for bars have
already come from the
Sanganer area.
According to the de-
partment, there are al-
ready over 400 bars
operating in Jaipur and
more bars are expected
to open soon.
As for heritage bars,
locations such as
Sawai Jai Singh High-
way and Panch Batti
Circle on MI Road can
be considered for set-
ting up new bars.
First India Bureau
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A horrific road accident
occurred today on Na-
tional Highway 48, pass-
ing through the town of
Prasad in Udaipur Dis-
trict, leaving four people
dead and several others
injured. The incident
took place during a heavy
downpour that led to a
chain collision involving
nearly a dozen vehicles.
The collision involved
buses, cars, trucks, and
other vehicles, resulting
in significant damage.
The accident occurred in
the Salumbar district.
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A 54-year-old man ar-
rested for breach of pub-
lic peace died early
Thursday at a police sta-
tion in Rajasthan?s Baran
district, prompting disci-
plinary action against
five policemen, officials
said. Harish Valmiki, was
taken into custody at
Chipabarod police sta-
tion on Wednesday
morning following a
complaint by his wife
and son, who alleged do-
mestic violence under the
influence of alcohol, Ad-
ditional Superintendent
of Police (Baran) Rajesh
Choudhary said.
According to the of-
ficer, his health deterio-
rated late Wednesday
night, following which
he was taken to a hospi-
tal, treated and brought
back to the police station.
However, his condition
worsened again early
Thursday, and was
rushed to a hospital,
where doctors declared
him brought dead, the of-
ficer said. Taking imme-
diate action in the matter,
Baran Superintendent of
Police (SP) Rajkumar
Choudhary sent five po-
licemen -- including an
assistant sub-inspector, a
head constable and three
constables ? to the po-
lice lines, he added. A
magisterial probe has
also been ordered.
UDAIPUR PATWARI
CAUGHT REDHANDED
WITH `8000 BRIBE
The swift action
of the Kota Police
prevented a potential
tragedy involving a coach-
ing student preparing for the
NEET examination. The stu-
dent, from Chhattisgarh, was
found safe near Chambal
River in the Kunhadi area.
Prior to this, he had sent a
distressing message to his
father who immediately con-
tacted the Student Cell at the
Kota Police Control Room.
Responding promptly, the
police launched a search
operation and success-
fully located the student
unharmed.
A head constable
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hit by a speeding car
in the Vaishali Nagar police
station area. The victim,
Head Constable Mahendra
Singh, was on duty when
a car struck him and the
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mediately after the collision.
Police personnel reached
the spot and rushed the
injured constable to the
hospital for treatment.
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by Head Constable Mahen-
dra Singh, a case has been
registered.
Malpura Gate Police
Station Incharge
Munindra Singh
swiftly rescued a student af-
ter she alerted police about
suspicious taxi activity near
Vansthali Mode. When
other passengers exited
in Chaksu and the driver
took an unusual route,
she messaged the control
room. Singh tracked her
location using her mobile,
intercepted the taxi, and ap-
prehended the driver. A for
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student, and an investiga-
tion is underway.
In a very distressing
incident which was
reported from Sikar,
a 10-year-old child became
the victim of sodomy by an
unknown miscreant. Ac-
cording to reports, the child,
was lured with candy to an
abandoned school building
by the assailant who then
proceeded to assualt the in-
nocent child. The act, which
occurred in the absence
of any witnesses, has left
the young victim severely
traumatized. Upon receiving
a complaint, the police have
initiated an investigation
into this matter.
The ACB Intel-
ligence Unit in
Udaipur carried
out a successful opera-
tion on Thursday. The unit
arrested Priyanka Nalweya
(38), Patwari at the Patwar
Halka Loya, Udaipur, while
she was accepting a bribe
of Rs 8,000. According
to the DGP, ACB, Ravi
Prakash Meharda, the
Intelligence Unit in Udaipur
had received a complaint
on May 7 alleging bribery.
The investigation and
questioning of the accused
are ongoing under the su-
pervision of the Additional
Director General of Police,
Smita Srivastava.
Surprise downpour soaks Jaipur, Tonk
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
Jaipur, Alwar, Tonk,
Ajmer, Bhilwara and
Dausa got relief from the
soaring temperature after
heavy rain swept the
places on Thursday after-
noon. Meanwhile, there
were reports of hail-
storms in Tonk, which
recorded 77 mm rain in
an hour between 3:45 pm
and 4:45 pm.
Many cities, including
Sikar, Kota, Udaipur re-
mained cloudy. The Me-
teorological Department
has issued an orange alert
of light to moderate rain
with strong winds in
Jaipur, Ajmer in the next
few hours.
There is a yellow alert
of light rain in Dausa, Al-
war, Bharatpur, Dholpur,
Karauli, Sawai Mad-
hopur, Tonk, Bundi,
Kota, Baran, Jhalawar,
Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Ban-
swara, Pratapgarh, Dun-
garpur, Sirohi, Udaipur,
Rajsamand, Pali,
Bhilwara and Chittor-
garh. The weather in
Jaipur was clear and sun-
ny this morning. How-
ever, as the day pro-
gressed, the weather be-
gan to change. Dark
clouds gathered, and it
started raining in some
areas.
Light showers were
reported in areas along
Delhi Road and Sikar
Road.
ADG Dinesh MN felicitates top
crime branch personnel in Jaipur
First India Bureau
Jaipur
In a significant ceremony
held on Thursday morn-
ing at the CID CB Line
near Jal Mahal on Amer
Road in Jaipur, Addition-
al Director General of
Police (Crime) Dinesh
MN honored 195 police
officers and staff from
the CID Crime Branch.
These included the
Mukhyamantri Sarvot-
tam Seva Padak, Ra-
jasthan Police Seva
Padak, Atulniya and Ati
Atulniya Seva Padak, as
well as Uttam, Ati Uttam,
and Sarvottam Seva
Chinh. During the event,
Dinesh MN congratulat-
ed the recipients, praising
their dedication, courage,
and commitment to their
duties. He remarked that
the medals they received
were not only symbols of
personal achievement
but also reflected the
high standards that the
entire police force as-
pires to uphold.
He emphasized that
the exemplary work of
these officers would
serve as an inspiration for
others within the force.
In his address, Dinesh
MN acknowledged the
efforts of these officers,
stressing how their hard
work had not only made
a distinct impact within
the force but also posi-
tively affected the com-
munity.
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IN ACCIDENT IN BUNDI
Five people died and
over 25 were injured
when a tractor-trailer
overturned in Bundi district.
A tractor-
trailer,
carrying ap-
proximately
40 passen-
gers, lost
control while
attempting
to avoid
hitting a motorcycle. The
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ple were crushed beneath
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Kiran, Krishna, Komal, Jyoti,
and Shanti Bai, all members
of the same family.
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CONSTITUTION CLUB APPLIES FOR BAR PERMIT
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Constitution Club, located near the Assembly
building. The application was submitted under
the name of Mangukiya Rohitbhai Vallabhbhai. The
annual license fee is Rs 16 lakhs. The application was
submitted to the department on April 22 under the 3S
Hospitality Service Unit and is currently pending at the
Circle Inspector?s level.
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a bar at Terminal 2 of Jaipur International
Airport. The application for the ultra-bar was
submitted on April 5 and is pending at the Circle
Inspector?s level.
Multi-vehicle crash kills
4, several others injured
Five-day safari closure in Jhalana, Amagarh
First India Bureau
Jaipur
he morning sa-
fari will remain
closed for five
days in Jhalana and
Amagarh from May 10
to May 14 due to leopard
survey and wildlife as-
sessment. The survey
will be done using scien-
tific methods and camera
traps and the assessment
will be done through wa-
ter hole method.
DCF Vijaypal Singh
said that safari will be
shut for the said days as
they do not want any dis-
ruption in the survey and
assessment. Notably, a
leopard census is being
conducted for the first
time in Rajasthan fol-
lowing the Gogunda in-
cident that raised con-
cerns over leopard move-
ments and safety. The
wildlife estimation exer-
cise will take place over
a 24-hour period, from 8
am on May 12 to 8 am on
May 13, across various
forested areas in the
state.
To ensure accurate
data collection and
smooth execution of the
census, a comprehensive
training session was or-
ganized on Thursday at
Jhalana Leopard Re-
serve. Forest department
staff, members of NGOs,
and volunteers partici-
pated in the session,
where they were briefed
on tracking methods,
data recording tech-
niques, and safety proto-
cols. The exercise is ex-
pected to provide a clear-
er picture of the leopard
population and help in
planning better conser-
vation strategies.
DCF Vijay Pal Singh,
ACF Prachi Chaudhary,
Devendra Singh
Rathore, Ranger Jitendra
Singh Shekhawat,
Raghuvendra Singh,
Shubham Sharma were
present during the train-
ing exercise conducted
on Thursday. Chief
Wildlife Warden Shikha
Mehra will monitor the
entire process.
T
Jaipur: A number of ju-
dicial employees staged
a protest in the premises
of the Sessions Court,
demanding cadre restruc-
turing in subordinate
courts. The agitation,
which includes an indefi-
nite sit-in and hunger
strike, is being led by
key persons of the judi-
cial employees? unions.
Judicial employees
protest for cadre
restructuring in Jpr
Jaipur: Treasurer of
the Raj Boxing Associ-
ation, Nayab Singh
Chauhan, has been sus-
pended following alle-
gations of collecting
money from players.
The action comes in the
wake of a report aired
by First India News,
which brought the issue
to light.
Raj boxing association
treasurer suspended
after report by FIN
Jaipur: CBI has con-
ducted searches at mul-
tiple locations, includ-
ing Jaipur, Ahmedabad,
and Gandhinagar, as
part of an investigation
into a DA case. The
searches targeted resi-
dence & office of IRS
officer Santosh Karnani.
Multiple raids by CBI
at IRS officer?s
properties in DA case
IN BRIEF
Ajmer: The tragic inci-
dent at Hotel Naz in
Diggi Bazaar of Ajmer
continues to claim
lives. The number of
fatalities in the fire has
now risen to six. Anoth-
er victim, Dhaval, a res-
ident of Gujarat, passed
away on Thursday.
Ajmer blaze: Death
count rises to six
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forest dept team in Sariska
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A shocking incident oc-
curred at Sariska when a
team from the Forest De-
partment, along with po-
lice personnel, came un-
der a life-threatening at-
tack by local villagers
while attempting to re-
move illegal encroach-
ments. The team was
working to stop roof con-
struction efforts at the
Kali Mata temple located
between Naka Devra and
Bans ka Kua in the area.
The team, led by As-
sistant Forest Conserva-
tor Akbarpur and Ranger
Talvriksh, was respond-
ing to violations various
acts in the Tiger Habitat
area of the Sariska Forest
Division. The construc-
tion was being carried
out illegally in the re-
gion, which is part of the
Ramgarh area in the Sa-
riska Tiger Reserve.
As the Forest Depart-
ment staff intervened,
nearly 150-200 local in-
dividuals began throwing
stones at the Forest and
Police personnel, result-
ing in injuries to three
government employees,
including Forest Guard
Ramveer Singh Gurjar.
Crime in State
CRIME
ROUNDUP
LAWYERS STAGE PROTEST
AFTER FEMALE LAWYER?S
CAR SET ABLAZE IN UDAIPUR
In the Sundarwas area of
Udaipur, a female advo-
cate?s car was set ablaze
by her neighbor late last night.
The accused allegedly poured
petrol on the vehicle before
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car to ashes. The entire incident
was captured on CCTV. The act
caused panic in the locality, and
the accused is currently abscond-
ing. Pratapnagar police station,
has launched an investigation
into the matter. In response,
a large number of advocates
staged a protest, demanding
action against the accused. They
blocked the road outside the po-
lice station, calling for immediate
and severe legal action.
KOTA POLICE SAVES
COACHING STUDENT
FROM SUICIDE
SPEEDING CAR HITS
CONSTABLE ON TRAFFIC
DUTY IN JAIPUR, FLEES
GIRL STUDENT RESCUED
FROM SUSPICIOUS TAXI
RIDE BY JAIPUR POLICE
MINOR KID SODOMISED
IN ABANDONED SCHOOL
BUILDING IN SIKAR
Man dies in
Baran police
custody, 5
cops shifted
Bar count rises as
excise norms eased
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
Jaipur is set to witness
a significant increase
in the number of hotel-
restaurant bars.
With the recent pol-
icy changes by the ex-
cise department, the
number of bar applica-
tions in the city has
surged.
The new rule reduc-
es the minimum num-
ber of rooms required
for a hotel bar from 20
to just 10. The relaxa-
tion has led to a surge
in applications.
During April, 20 ap-
plications for hotel
bars were received and
6 more applications
have been filed this
month. In just 36 days,
26 new applications
have been submitted,
signaling a growing
trend. Notably, 5 appli-
cations for bars have
already come from the
Sanganer area.
According to the de-
partment, there are al-
ready over 400 bars
operating in Jaipur and
more bars are expected
to open soon.
As for heritage bars,
locations such as
Sawai Jai Singh High-
way and Panch Batti
Circle on MI Road can
be considered for set-
ting up new bars.
First India Bureau
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A horrific road accident
occurred today on Na-
tional Highway 48, pass-
ing through the town of
Prasad in Udaipur Dis-
trict, leaving four people
dead and several others
injured. The incident
took place during a heavy
downpour that led to a
chain collision involving
nearly a dozen vehicles.
The collision involved
buses, cars, trucks, and
other vehicles, resulting
in significant damage.
The accident occurred in
the Salumbar district.
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A 54-year-old man ar-
rested for breach of pub-
lic peace died early
Thursday at a police sta-
tion in Rajasthan?s Baran
district, prompting disci-
plinary action against
five policemen, officials
said. Harish Valmiki, was
taken into custody at
Chipabarod police sta-
tion on Wednesday
morning following a
complaint by his wife
and son, who alleged do-
mestic violence under the
influence of alcohol, Ad-
ditional Superintendent
of Police (Baran) Rajesh
Choudhary said.
According to the of-
ficer, his health deterio-
rated late Wednesday
night, following which
he was taken to a hospi-
tal, treated and brought
back to the police station.
However, his condition
worsened again early
Thursday, and was
rushed to a hospital,
where doctors declared
him brought dead, the of-
ficer said. Taking imme-
diate action in the matter,
Baran Superintendent of
Police (SP) Rajkumar
Choudhary sent five po-
licemen -- including an
assistant sub-inspector, a
head constable and three
constables ? to the po-
lice lines, he added. A
magisterial probe has
also been ordered.
UDAIPUR PATWARI
CAUGHT REDHANDED
WITH `8000 BRIBE
The swift action
of the Kota Police
prevented a potential
tragedy involving a coach-
ing student preparing for the
NEET examination. The stu-
dent, from Chhattisgarh, was
found safe near Chambal
River in the Kunhadi area.
Prior to this, he had sent a
distressing message to his
father who immediately con-
tacted the Student Cell at the
Kota Police Control Room.
Responding promptly, the
police launched a search
operation and success-
fully located the student
unharmed.
A head constable
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hit by a speeding car
in the Vaishali Nagar police
station area. The victim,
Head Constable Mahendra
Singh, was on duty when
a car struck him and the
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mediately after the collision.
Police personnel reached
the spot and rushed the
injured constable to the
hospital for treatment.
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by Head Constable Mahen-
dra Singh, a case has been
registered.
Malpura Gate Police
Station Incharge
Munindra Singh
swiftly rescued a student af-
ter she alerted police about
suspicious taxi activity near
Vansthali Mode. When
other passengers exited
in Chaksu and the driver
took an unusual route,
she messaged the control
room. Singh tracked her
location using her mobile,
intercepted the taxi, and ap-
prehended the driver. A for
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student, and an investiga-
tion is underway.
In a very distressing
incident which was
reported from Sikar,
a 10-year-old child became
the victim of sodomy by an
unknown miscreant. Ac-
cording to reports, the child,
was lured with candy to an
abandoned school building
by the assailant who then
proceeded to assualt the in-
nocent child. The act, which
occurred in the absence
of any witnesses, has left
the young victim severely
traumatized. Upon receiving
a complaint, the police have
initiated an investigation
into this matter.
The ACB Intel-
ligence Unit in
Udaipur carried
out a successful opera-
tion on Thursday. The unit
arrested Priyanka Nalweya
(38), Patwari at the Patwar
Halka Loya, Udaipur, while
she was accepting a bribe
of Rs 8,000. According
to the DGP, ACB, Ravi
Prakash Meharda, the
Intelligence Unit in Udaipur
had received a complaint
on May 7 alleging bribery.
The investigation and
questioning of the accused
are ongoing under the su-
pervision of the Additional
Director General of Police,
Smita Srivastava.
Surprise downpour soaks Jaipur, Tonk
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
Jaipur, Alwar, Tonk,
Ajmer, Bhilwara and
Dausa got relief from the
soaring temperature after
heavy rain swept the
places on Thursday after-
noon. Meanwhile, there
were reports of hail-
storms in Tonk, which
recorded 77 mm rain in
an hour between 3:45 pm
and 4:45 pm.
Many cities, including
Sikar, Kota, Udaipur re-
mained cloudy. The Me-
teorological Department
has issued an orange alert
of light to moderate rain
with strong winds in
Jaipur, Ajmer in the next
few hours.
There is a yellow alert
of light rain in Dausa, Al-
war, Bharatpur, Dholpur,
Karauli, Sawai Mad-
hopur, Tonk, Bundi,
Kota, Baran, Jhalawar,
Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Ban-
swara, Pratapgarh, Dun-
garpur, Sirohi, Udaipur,
Rajsamand, Pali,
Bhilwara and Chittor-
garh. The weather in
Jaipur was clear and sun-
ny this morning. How-
ever, as the day pro-
gressed, the weather be-
gan to change. Dark
clouds gathered, and it
started raining in some
areas.
Light showers were
reported in areas along
Delhi Road and Sikar
Road.
ADG Dinesh MN felicitates top
crime branch personnel in Jaipur
First India Bureau
Jaipur
In a significant ceremony
held on Thursday morn-
ing at the CID CB Line
near Jal Mahal on Amer
Road in Jaipur, Addition-
al Director General of
Police (Crime) Dinesh
MN honored 195 police
officers and staff from
the CID Crime Branch.
These included the
Mukhyamantri Sarvot-
tam Seva Padak, Ra-
jasthan Police Seva
Padak, Atulniya and Ati
Atulniya Seva Padak, as
well as Uttam, Ati Uttam,
and Sarvottam Seva
Chinh. During the event,
Dinesh MN congratulat-
ed the recipients, praising
their dedication, courage,
and commitment to their
duties. He remarked that
the medals they received
were not only symbols of
personal achievement
but also reflected the
high standards that the
entire police force as-
pires to uphold.
He emphasized that
the exemplary work of
these officers would
serve as an inspiration for
others within the force.
In his address, Dinesh
MN acknowledged the
efforts of these officers,
stressing how their hard
work had not only made
a distinct impact within
the force but also posi-
tively affected the com-
munity.
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IN ACCIDENT IN BUNDI
Five people died and
over 25 were injured
when a tractor-trailer
overturned in Bundi district.
A tractor-
trailer,
carrying ap-
proximately
40 passen-
gers, lost
control while
attempting
to avoid
hitting a motorcycle. The
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and Shanti Bai, all members
of the same family.
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Constitution Club, located near the Assembly
building. The application was submitted under
the name of Mangukiya Rohitbhai Vallabhbhai. The
annual license fee is Rs 16 lakhs. The application was
submitted to the department on April 22 under the 3S
Hospitality Service Unit and is currently pending at the
Circle Inspector?s level.
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a bar at Terminal 2 of Jaipur International
Airport. The application for the ultra-bar was
submitted on April 5 and is pending at the Circle
Inspector?s level.
Multi-vehicle crash kills
4, several others injured
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Union Agriculture Min-
ister Shivraj Singh Chou-
han on Thursday said the
government will make
?short, mid and long
term? plans to utilise wa-
ters, given to Pakistan
under the Indus Water
Treaty, for providing ir-
rigation facilities to
farmers, especially of
bordering states.
He said keeping in
abeyance of the Indus
Water Treaty in 1960 is a
?historic decision? in the
interest of the country.
The government sus-
pended the decades-old
treaty following the kill-
ing of 26 people, mostly
tourists, in a terror attack
in Jammu and Kashmir?s
Pahalgam on April 22.
Calling this 1960 treaty
with Pakistan a ?histori-
cal mistake? by the then
government, Chouhan
said it led to maximum
water being used by the
neighbouring country.
?I want to share one
important fact with our
farmers. There was a his-
torical mistake, and that
was the Indus Water
Treaty in 1960,? he said.
The minister said it
was unfortunate that 80
per cent water of Indian
rivers, including Indus,
Chenab and Jhelum,
went to Pakistan due to
this treaty.
After the recent terror
attack in Pahalgam, he
said the government has
suspended this treaty.
?Indian government
will make short-term,
mid-term and long-term
plans to ensure each
drop...of water is...uti-
lised by our farmers,?
Chouhan said.
He said the suspension
of this treaty is in the in-
terest of the farmers?
community.
With the suspension of
this treaty, the minister
said farmers of bordering
states like Punjab,
Haryana, Rajasthan and
Himachal Pradesh, as well
as Union Territories of
Jammu & Kashmir and
Ladakh, will get more wa-
ter for irrigation purposes.
?This is a historic deci-
sion which is in the coun-
try?s interest and also
farmers? interest,? Chou-
han said.
Indus Treaty mistake, water
now for Indian farmers: Min
PM Modi, World Bank Chief Banga
meet post Indus Treaty move
Agencies
1ew 'elhi
World Bank Group Presi-
dent Ajay Banga met
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi today, days after In-
dia suspended the Indus
Waters Treaty with Paki-
stan in the aftermath of the
Pahalgam terror attack.
The meeting comes after
India carried out airstrikes
on terror infrastructure in
Pakistan and Pakistan-Oc-
cupied Kashmir. Pakistan
yesterday attempted to tar-
get Indian military installa-
tions in 15 cities, but was
rebuffed. India today re-
taliated by striking air de-
fence systems in Pakistan.
The World Bank presi-
dent?s meeting with Prime
Minister Modi comes
shortly after India sus-
pended the Indus Waters
Treaty that was signed in
1960 between Prime Min-
ister Jawaharlal Nehru
and Pakistan President
Mohammad Ayub Khan.
The World Bank had aid-
ed the nine-year-long
talks that paved the way
for the treaty. It is also a
signatory to the pact.
Following the suspen-
sion of the Indus Waters
Treaty, India had stopped
the flow of water through
the Baglihar dam on the
Chenab river for the past
few days. A run-of-the-
river power project, Ba-
glihar dam is located in
Jammu and Kashmir?s
Ramban district and cur-
rently generates 900 MW
of hydroelectricity.
Built in line with the
Indus Waters pact, it can
hold water only to a cer-
tain height. Once that is
met, India must release
water. The only way to
stop water for longer du-
rations is to increase the
dam?s height, which
would not happen over-
night. India?s move to
block water was, there-
fore, a message to Paki-
stan amid rising tensions.
During his visit to In-
dia, Mr Banga will also
be visiting Uttar Pradesh
tomorrow and participate
in a series of meetings
and events. ?His visit re-
flects the increasing glob-
al interest in Uttar
Pradesh?s rapid develop-
ment under the leadership
of Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath, as the state
moves steadily toward its
ambitious goal of becom-
ing a USD 1 trillion econ-
omy,? the Uttar Pradesh
government said in a
statement.
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His visit reflects the
increasing global
interest in Uttar
Pradesh?s rapid
development under
the leadership of
Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath, as the
state moves steadily
toward its ambitious
goal of becoming a
USD 1 trillion
economy.
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Court defers hearing in National Herald case against Gandhis
Agencies
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A Delhi court on Thurs-
day deferred the hearing
in the National Herald
money laundering case
involving Congress lead
-
ers Sonia Gandhi and Ra-
hul Gandhi to May 21
and 22. Special Judge
Vishal Gogne, after con
-
sidering the submissions
made by the Enforce
-
ment Directorate, noted
that notices had been
duly served to all the pro
-
posed accused persons as
per the court?s previous
order. However, the
judge mentioned that
since the notice for ac
-
cused 4, Sam Pitroda,
had been served today
through an alternative
email ID, it would be ap -
propriate to hear further
on the aspect of cogni
-
zance at next date of
hearing. This decision
allows all parties to prop
-
erly address the matter.
Election Commission
and BJP hold talks on
electoral reforms
INS Sagar returns to Kochi after
successful Indian Ocean Mission
First India Bureau
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The Indian Navy?s maid-
en initiative, Indian
Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS
Sagar), concluded its
successful month-long
deployment in the South-
western Indian Ocean
Region (SW IOR) and
returned to Kochi on 8
May 2025. The mission
highlighted India?s com-
mitment to regional secu-
rity, maritime coopera-
tion, and the MAHASA-
GAR vision for a safer,
more inclusive IOR.
During its deployment,
IOS Sagar visited several
ports, including Dar-es-
Salaam, Nacala, Port
Louis, Port Victoria, and
Male. Activities included
joint naval exercises,
professional exchanges,
and EEZ surveillance
over Tanzania, Mozam-
bique, Mauritius, and
Seychelles. The ship par-
ticipated in AIKEYME
2025, enhancing mari-
time security cooperation
between India, Tanzania,
and other IOR nations.
The mission also fea-
tured collaborative en-
gagements with the Mau-
ritius Coast Guard, Sey-
chelles Defence Force,
and the Maldives. The
44-member international
crew from nine partner
nations worked seam-
lessly with the Indian
Navy, reflecting the spir-
it of ?One Ocean, One
Mission.? The deploy-
ment underscored India?s
role as a key maritime
partner in the region.
ED raids in Jharkhand, Bengal
over
`800 crore GST scam
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The Enforcement Directo-
rate (ED) on Thursday
(May 8, 2025) conducted
raids in Jharkhand and
West Bengal as part of a
money laundering probe
related to the generation
of ?fraudulent? GST in-
voices, according to offi-
cial sources. Searches are
being carried out at nine
locations in Ranchi, Jam-
shedpur, and Kolkata. The
ED suspects accused Shiv
Kumar Deora, Sumit
Gupta, and Amit Gupta of
generating fake invoices
worth `14,325 crore, lead-
ing to ineligible ITC (in-
put tax credit) claims ex-
ceeding `800 crore.
The raids aim to seize
documents, evidence, and
assets linked to the alleged
proceeds of crime under
the Prevention of Money
Laundering Act (PMLA).
Authorities are also ex-
ploring other potential
connections in the case.
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
The Election Commission
on Thursday interacted
with top BJP leaders in-
cluding party president JP
Nadda as part of its out-
reach to understand the
concerns of political parties
on various electoral issues.
Besides Nadda, party
leader Bhupender Yadav,
Om Pathak and Arun
Singh also met CEC
Gyanesh Kumar and
Election Commissioners
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
and Vivek Joshi.
While Bahujan Samaj
Party was the first of the
national parties to meet
the EC earlier this week,
BJP is the second.
The Election Commis-
sion will be inviting vari-
ous national and state
parties for interaction to
get a better understand-
ing of their concerns and
suggestions.
This initiative aligns
with the Election Com-
mission?s broader vision
of further strengthening
the electoral process in ac-
cordance with the existing
legal framework with all
stakeholders, the EC said.
Earlier, a total of 4,719
all-party meetings have
been conducted, includ-
ing 40 meetings by state
chief electoral officers,
800 by district election
officers, and 3,879 by
electoral registration of-
ficers engaging over
28,000 representatives of
various political parties.
Besides Nadda, party
leader Bhupender
Yadav, Om Pathak and
Arun Singh also met
CEC Gyanesh Kumar;
Election
Commissioners
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
and Vivek Joshi
SC SLAMS BJP MP DUBEY FOR REMARKS ON JUDICIARY?S INTEGRITY
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has reprimanded BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
for his remarks against the court and the Chief Justice of India, stating that
his comments were intended to ?scandalise? and undermine the authority of
the apex court. A bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar
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the Supreme Court for hearing pleas against the Waqf Act, accusing the court of
leading the country toward anarchy and blaming CJI Khanna for civil unrest. On May
5, the bench heard a plea for contempt action against Dubey, who had made these
comments. Although the plea was dismissed, the bench issued harsh remarks against
the BJP MP, which were included in the order made public on Thursday.
VP DHANKHAR LAUDS PM MODI?S LEADERSHIP
PM mirrors Kautilya?s visionary governance
ANI
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ice-President
Jagdeep
Dhankhar, ad-
dressing Kautilya fellows
in New Delhi, likened
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi?s leadership to the
ancient governance phi-
losophy of Kautilya
(Chanakya), author of the
Arthashastra. He said
Modi exemplifies Kau-
tilya?s principles in ac-
tion, especially in partici-
patory democracy, na-
tional welfare, and strate-
gic statecraft.
Highlighting India?s
evolving global allianc-
es, Dhankhar quoted
Kautilya: ?A neighbor-
ing state is an enemy,
and an enemy?s enemy is
a friend,? stressing In-
dia?s enduring commit-
ment to global peace and
fraternity.
He praised Modi?s
transformative govern-
ance, including initiatives
like Aspirational Dis-
tricts, Smart Cities, which
empowered underdevel-
oped regions, and smaller
cities. Reflecting on Kau-
tilya?s wisdom, he noted
that true power lies in its
limitations and govern-
ance must prioritize peo-
ple?s welfare.
Citing Arthashastra,
Dhankhar said, ?The hap-
piness of the king lies in
the happiness of his peo-
ple;? India?s democratic
ethos predates modern
constitutionalism, rooted
in ancient spirit of dia-
logue, Anant Vaad.
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GLOBAL PEACE?
New Delhi: Vice
President Jagdeep
Dhankhar said India
has always upheld global
peace. In a multipolar world
with shifting alliances, he
noted the transient nature
of partnerships, comparing
it to Kautilya?s foresight on
ever-changing state rela
-
tions, while addressing an
India Foundation event at
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something we can handle, you take
the missile and take out the bomb...
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missile attack
on Indian
military bases,
all failed with
the S400
defense
system.”
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Union Agriculture Min-
ister Shivraj Singh Chou-
han on Thursday said the
government will make
?short, mid and long
term? plans to utilise wa-
ters, given to Pakistan
under the Indus Water
Treaty, for providing ir-
rigation facilities to
farmers, especially of
bordering states.
He said keeping in
abeyance of the Indus
Water Treaty in 1960 is a
?historic decision? in the
interest of the country.
The government sus-
pended the decades-old
treaty following the kill-
ing of 26 people, mostly
tourists, in a terror attack
in Jammu and Kashmir?s
Pahalgam on April 22.
Calling this 1960 treaty
with Pakistan a ?histori-
cal mistake? by the then
government, Chouhan
said it led to maximum
water being used by the
neighbouring country.
?I want to share one
important fact with our
farmers. There was a his-
torical mistake, and that
was the Indus Water
Treaty in 1960,? he said.
The minister said it
was unfortunate that 80
per cent water of Indian
rivers, including Indus,
Chenab and Jhelum,
went to Pakistan due to
this treaty.
After the recent terror
attack in Pahalgam, he
said the government has
suspended this treaty.
?Indian government
will make short-term,
mid-term and long-term
plans to ensure each
drop...of water is...uti-
lised by our farmers,?
Chouhan said.
He said the suspension
of this treaty is in the in-
terest of the farmers?
community.
With the suspension of
this treaty, the minister
said farmers of bordering
states like Punjab,
Haryana, Rajasthan and
Himachal Pradesh, as well
as Union Territories of
Jammu & Kashmir and
Ladakh, will get more wa-
ter for irrigation purposes.
?This is a historic deci-
sion which is in the coun-
try?s interest and also
farmers? interest,? Chou-
han said.
Indus Treaty mistake, water
now for Indian farmers: Min
PM Modi, World Bank Chief Banga
meet post Indus Treaty move
Agencies
1ew 'elhi
World Bank Group Presi-
dent Ajay Banga met
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi today, days after In-
dia suspended the Indus
Waters Treaty with Paki-
stan in the aftermath of the
Pahalgam terror attack.
The meeting comes after
India carried out airstrikes
on terror infrastructure in
Pakistan and Pakistan-Oc-
cupied Kashmir. Pakistan
yesterday attempted to tar-
get Indian military installa-
tions in 15 cities, but was
rebuffed. India today re-
taliated by striking air de-
fence systems in Pakistan.
The World Bank presi-
dent?s meeting with Prime
Minister Modi comes
shortly after India sus-
pended the Indus Waters
Treaty that was signed in
1960 between Prime Min-
ister Jawaharlal Nehru
and Pakistan President
Mohammad Ayub Khan.
The World Bank had aid-
ed the nine-year-long
talks that paved the way
for the treaty. It is also a
signatory to the pact.
Following the suspen-
sion of the Indus Waters
Treaty, India had stopped
the flow of water through
the Baglihar dam on the
Chenab river for the past
few days. A run-of-the-
river power project, Ba-
glihar dam is located in
Jammu and Kashmir?s
Ramban district and cur-
rently generates 900 MW
of hydroelectricity.
Built in line with the
Indus Waters pact, it can
hold water only to a cer-
tain height. Once that is
met, India must release
water. The only way to
stop water for longer du-
rations is to increase the
dam?s height, which
would not happen over-
night. India?s move to
block water was, there-
fore, a message to Paki-
stan amid rising tensions.
During his visit to In-
dia, Mr Banga will also
be visiting Uttar Pradesh
tomorrow and participate
in a series of meetings
and events. ?His visit re-
flects the increasing glob-
al interest in Uttar
Pradesh?s rapid develop-
ment under the leadership
of Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath, as the state
moves steadily toward its
ambitious goal of becom-
ing a USD 1 trillion econ-
omy,? the Uttar Pradesh
government said in a
statement.
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His visit reflects the
increasing global
interest in Uttar
Pradesh?s rapid
development under
the leadership of
Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath, as the
state moves steadily
toward its ambitious
goal of becoming a
USD 1 trillion
economy.
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Court defers hearing in National Herald case against Gandhis
Agencies
1ew 'elhi
A Delhi court on Thurs-
day deferred the hearing
in the National Herald
money laundering case
involving Congress lead
-
ers Sonia Gandhi and Ra-
hul Gandhi to May 21
and 22. Special Judge
Vishal Gogne, after con
-
sidering the submissions
made by the Enforce
-
ment Directorate, noted
that notices had been
duly served to all the pro
-
posed accused persons as
per the court?s previous
order. However, the
judge mentioned that
since the notice for ac
-
cused 4, Sam Pitroda,
had been served today
through an alternative
email ID, it would be ap -
propriate to hear further
on the aspect of cogni
-
zance at next date of
hearing. This decision
allows all parties to prop
-
erly address the matter.
Election Commission
and BJP hold talks on
electoral reforms
INS Sagar returns to Kochi after
successful Indian Ocean Mission
First India Bureau
1ew 'elhi
The Indian Navy?s maid-
en initiative, Indian
Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS
Sagar), concluded its
successful month-long
deployment in the South-
western Indian Ocean
Region (SW IOR) and
returned to Kochi on 8
May 2025. The mission
highlighted India?s com-
mitment to regional secu-
rity, maritime coopera-
tion, and the MAHASA-
GAR vision for a safer,
more inclusive IOR.
During its deployment,
IOS Sagar visited several
ports, including Dar-es-
Salaam, Nacala, Port
Louis, Port Victoria, and
Male. Activities included
joint naval exercises,
professional exchanges,
and EEZ surveillance
over Tanzania, Mozam-
bique, Mauritius, and
Seychelles. The ship par-
ticipated in AIKEYME
2025, enhancing mari-
time security cooperation
between India, Tanzania,
and other IOR nations.
The mission also fea-
tured collaborative en-
gagements with the Mau-
ritius Coast Guard, Sey-
chelles Defence Force,
and the Maldives. The
44-member international
crew from nine partner
nations worked seam-
lessly with the Indian
Navy, reflecting the spir-
it of ?One Ocean, One
Mission.? The deploy-
ment underscored India?s
role as a key maritime
partner in the region.
ED raids in Jharkhand, Bengal
over
`800 crore GST scam
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The Enforcement Directo-
rate (ED) on Thursday
(May 8, 2025) conducted
raids in Jharkhand and
West Bengal as part of a
money laundering probe
related to the generation
of ?fraudulent? GST in-
voices, according to offi-
cial sources. Searches are
being carried out at nine
locations in Ranchi, Jam-
shedpur, and Kolkata. The
ED suspects accused Shiv
Kumar Deora, Sumit
Gupta, and Amit Gupta of
generating fake invoices
worth `14,325 crore, lead-
ing to ineligible ITC (in-
put tax credit) claims ex-
ceeding `800 crore.
The raids aim to seize
documents, evidence, and
assets linked to the alleged
proceeds of crime under
the Prevention of Money
Laundering Act (PMLA).
Authorities are also ex-
ploring other potential
connections in the case.
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
The Election Commission
on Thursday interacted
with top BJP leaders in-
cluding party president JP
Nadda as part of its out-
reach to understand the
concerns of political parties
on various electoral issues.
Besides Nadda, party
leader Bhupender Yadav,
Om Pathak and Arun
Singh also met CEC
Gyanesh Kumar and
Election Commissioners
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
and Vivek Joshi.
While Bahujan Samaj
Party was the first of the
national parties to meet
the EC earlier this week,
BJP is the second.
The Election Commis-
sion will be inviting vari-
ous national and state
parties for interaction to
get a better understand-
ing of their concerns and
suggestions.
This initiative aligns
with the Election Com-
mission?s broader vision
of further strengthening
the electoral process in ac-
cordance with the existing
legal framework with all
stakeholders, the EC said.
Earlier, a total of 4,719
all-party meetings have
been conducted, includ-
ing 40 meetings by state
chief electoral officers,
800 by district election
officers, and 3,879 by
electoral registration of-
ficers engaging over
28,000 representatives of
various political parties.
Besides Nadda, party
leader Bhupender
Yadav, Om Pathak and
Arun Singh also met
CEC Gyanesh Kumar;
Election
Commissioners
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
and Vivek Joshi
SC SLAMS BJP MP DUBEY FOR REMARKS ON JUDICIARY?S INTEGRITY
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has reprimanded BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
for his remarks against the court and the Chief Justice of India, stating that
his comments were intended to ?scandalise? and undermine the authority of
the apex court. A bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar
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the Supreme Court for hearing pleas against the Waqf Act, accusing the court of
leading the country toward anarchy and blaming CJI Khanna for civil unrest. On May
5, the bench heard a plea for contempt action against Dubey, who had made these
comments. Although the plea was dismissed, the bench issued harsh remarks against
the BJP MP, which were included in the order made public on Thursday.
VP DHANKHAR LAUDS PM MODI?S LEADERSHIP
PM mirrors Kautilya?s visionary governance
ANI
1HZ'HOKL
ice-President
Jagdeep
Dhankhar, ad-
dressing Kautilya fellows
in New Delhi, likened
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi?s leadership to the
ancient governance phi-
losophy of Kautilya
(Chanakya), author of the
Arthashastra. He said
Modi exemplifies Kau-
tilya?s principles in ac-
tion, especially in partici-
patory democracy, na-
tional welfare, and strate-
gic statecraft.
Highlighting India?s
evolving global allianc-
es, Dhankhar quoted
Kautilya: ?A neighbor-
ing state is an enemy,
and an enemy?s enemy is
a friend,? stressing In-
dia?s enduring commit-
ment to global peace and
fraternity.
He praised Modi?s
transformative govern-
ance, including initiatives
like Aspirational Dis-
tricts, Smart Cities, which
empowered underdevel-
oped regions, and smaller
cities. Reflecting on Kau-
tilya?s wisdom, he noted
that true power lies in its
limitations and govern-
ance must prioritize peo-
ple?s welfare.
Citing Arthashastra,
Dhankhar said, ?The hap-
piness of the king lies in
the happiness of his peo-
ple;? India?s democratic
ethos predates modern
constitutionalism, rooted
in ancient spirit of dia-
logue, Anant Vaad.
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GLOBAL PEACE?
New Delhi: Vice
President Jagdeep
Dhankhar said India
has always upheld global
peace. In a multipolar world
with shifting alliances, he
noted the transient nature
of partnerships, comparing
it to Kautilya?s foresight on
ever-changing state rela
-
tions, while addressing an
India Foundation event at
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"Missile attack is not
something we can handle, you take
the missile and take out the bomb...
I'll throw it there."
“Pakistan’s
missile attack
on Indian
military bases,
all failed with
the S400
defense
system.”
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यत्र नायर्स्तु पूज्यन्ते
रमन्ते तत्र देवता:।
यत्रैतास्तु न पूज्यन्ते
सवार्स्तत्राफला: �क्रया:।
n every
round, there
are some
faces that
turn the di-
rection of history - and in
the story of new India,
Colonel Sofia Qureshi and
Wing Commander Vyo-
mika Singh have emerged
as two such names. After
the cowardly terrorist at-
tack in Pahalgam, when
the country was filled with
mourning and resentment,
these two brave women
not only gave a new lan-
guage of trust to the nation
with the resolve of ?Opera-
tion Sindoor?, but also
turned India?s silence into
a powerful shout. Today
both of them together are
known as ?Qureshi Singh?
- a pair that has become a
true symbol of unity,
strength and hope of India.
Colonel Sofia Qureshi
and Wing Commander
Vyomika Singh - despite
coming from two different
backgrounds, the feeling
of these two is the same:
the passion to sacrifice all
for the motherland. Colo-
nel Qureshi, who came out
of the land of Gujarat, be-
came the first female of-
ficer of India to lead the
multinational military ex-
ercise. Qureshi, who has
become an example of re-
straint, courage and strat-
egy, is like a patriotic herit-
age in the family, which
she lives proudly. At the
same time, Wing Com-
mander Vyomika Singh -
?Daughter of Akash? - She
grew up with the dream of
flying from childhood and
she made it come true by
becoming a helicopter pi-
lot in the Indian Air Force.
Whenever she flies, it
seems as if the expecta-
tions of the whole of India
ride in their wings.
Their story is not only
about two women, but it is
a symbol of that new India,
where daughters stand not
just the protector of bor-
ders, but the voice of the
country. The ?Operation
Sindoor?, which began af-
ter the Pahalgaon terror at-
tack, became a sign of In-
dia?s military power as
well as its moral firmness.
The campaign included ac-
curate ground attacks on
terrorist bases, amazing air
actions of the Air Force,
demolition of enemy com-
munication and financial
networks and completely
neutralizing the centers of
terrorism. The name ?Sin-
door? in itself shows the
honor, identity and com-
mitment of Indian culture
- and this feeling is clearly
reflected in this entire
campaign.
In the historic press con-
ference held in the South
Block, Colonel Qureshi
and Wing Commander Sin-
gh not only disclosed the
strategy, assuring the coun-
try, but also gave a new
definition to India?s unity.
Colonel Qureshi clearly
said, ?This is not a revenge,
this is a message: you can-
not break India, and never
suppress its voice.? At the
same time, Wing Com-
mander Singh said, ?We
wear this uniform, not to
destroy, but to protect
peace. But if you get a chal-
lenge, we will leave no
stone unturned to protect
it.? This moment became a
new dimension not only of
military leadership, but also
moral leadership.
Leading a Muslim wom-
an Colonel and a Hindu
woman Air Force officer
together was a revolution-
ary scene in itself. It
showed the world that in
India, the leadership is not
determined by caste, nor
from religion - but is deter-
mined by courage, ability
and patriotism. India?s
daughters no longer wait -
they come out, lead and
give pride to the country.
The results of Operation
Sindoor were equally in-
spiring. According to pre-
liminary reports, major ter-
rorist bases were destroyed
in this campaign, cross
-border training camps
were demolished, and sev-
eral possible attacks have
already been stopped
through state -of -the -art
surveillance. This campaign
has given a new height to
India?s military, diplomatic
and social power.
?Qureshi Singh? has
now become the identity
of a new India, not just a
name - India which is
moving forward inspired
by integrity, inclusion and
courage. At a time when
democracy is staggering
around the world and there
is increasing partition
among societies, India has
chosen to follow the path
of unity, strength and firm
values. And two women
are leading this path, not
from their rank, but they
are creating the future of
India by their deeds.
Now India?s daughters
do not knock on the doors
- they open the doors and
stand at the forefront.
“न भयम् कतर्व्ये,
न च मोहः प्रयोजनम्।
धम� रक्ष�त र�क्षतः,
वीरता �ह साधनम्॥”
Let there be no fear in
duty, nor confusion in
purpose.
Dharma protects those
who uphold it ? and
courage is the true means
to attain it.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
TOP
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
The point is this: whoever sows
sparingly will also reap sparingly,
and whoever sows bountifully will
also reap bountifully.
BIBLE
INDIA?S
UNITY
In the historic press con-
ference held in the South
Block, Colonel Qureshi
and Wing Commander
Singh not only disclosed
the strategy, assuring the
country, but also gave a
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unity. Colonel Qureshi
clearly said, ?This is not a
revenge, this is a mes-
sage: you cannot break
India, and never sup-
press its voice?
At the same time, Wing
Commander Singh said,
?We wear this uniform, not
to destroy, but to protect
peace. But if you get a
challenge, we will leave no
stone unturned to protect
it.? This moment became
a new dimension not only
of military leadership, but
also moral leadership
Qureshi-Singh: Symbol of
Strength in New Bharat
In every round, there are some faces that turn the
direction of history - and in the story of new India,
Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander
Vyomika Singh have emerged as two such names.
After cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, when
India was filled with mourning and resentment, 2
brave women not only gave a new language of trust
to the nation with the resolve of ?Operation Sindoor?,
but also turned India?s silence into a powerful shout
IN-DEPTH
US CAN WAIT, INDIA
SIGNS TRADE DEAL
WITH BRITAIN
OPERATION SINDOOR
DISPENSED JUSTICE
ndia reached a timely and strategic “land-
mark” trade deal with the United Kingdom.
After years of negotiations, both nations
have arrived at an agreement that promises mutual
gains—India secures greater access for its goods and
services, while the UK eyes new investment oppor-
tunities and a foothold in a fast-growing economy.
Among other things, the agreement means cheaper
British cars and whisky in India and easy access for
Indian professionals.
This deal is particularly significant as it reflects
India’s focus on diversifying economic partnerships.
While the much-anticipated trade pact with the Unit-
ed States remains elusive, New Delhi has rightly
moved ahead where progress is possible. India can-
not afford to let its economic interests be stalled by
geopolitics or slow-moving negotiations with Wash-
ington. Instead, the UK deal sets a precedent for
pragmatic diplomacy. It underscores India’s growing
confidence on the global stage and its ability to strike
balanced agreements with major economies. The US
remains important—but, as India shows, it can wait.
I
ndia’s Operation Sindoor marks a decisive
and calibrated response to Pakistan’s contin-
ued patronage of terrorism. In a precision
strike that targeted nine terrorist launch pads and in-
frastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kash-
mir (PoK), India sent a strong message — its patience
is not limitless. This operation follows a series of
provocations and brutal attacks on Indian soil, most
recent one being in Pahalgam, perpetrated by militants
who have long found safe haven across the border.
Despite repeated diplomatic warnings and global
censure, Pakistan has shown little willingness to dis-
mantle the terror eco-
system it nurtures.
Instead, it continues
to deny involvement
while turning a blind
eye to groups that op-
erate with impunity
from its territory. Op-
eration Sindoor,
therefore, was not an
act of aggression but
one of strategic com-
pulsion — a message
that India will protect
its sovereignty and
civilian lives through
all means necessary.
By restricting the
operation to terrorist
targets, India ensured
it maintained moral
and legal high ground. This was not a strike against
a nation, but against the infrastructure of terror. The
success of the mission also underscores the enhanced
capability and coordination of Indian forces, and
their ability to act swiftly when provoked. By deput-
ing Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander
Vyomika Singh to brief the media about the air strikes
India sent a strong message to the bigoted Pakistan
army chief Gen Asim Munir. For sustainable peace
in the subcontinent, Pakistan must abandon its policy
of supporting cross-border terrorism. Until then, In-
dia is well within its right to act in self-defence.
I
Operation Sindoor
follows a series of
provocations and
brutal attacks on
Indian soil, most
recent one being
in Pahalgam,
perpetrated by
militants who have
long found safe
haven across
the border
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2025, we come together
to promote action and
advocacy for thalassemia prevention,
management, and care. This day
is an opportunity to highlight the
importance of prevention, early
diagnosis and access to treatment.
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tributes to the great
proponent of Vedanta
philosophy, originator of Geeta
Gyan-Yagna and renowned
spiritual thinker, revered Swami
Chinmayanand Saraswati ji on
his birth anniversary.
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@mlkhattar
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Thinker & Development
Professional
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रमन्ते तत्र देवता:।
यत्रैतास्तु न पूज्यन्ते
सवार्स्तत्राफला: �क्रया:।
n every
round, there
are some
faces that
turn the di-
rection of history - and in
the story of new India,
Colonel Sofia Qureshi and
Wing Commander Vyo-
mika Singh have emerged
as two such names. After
the cowardly terrorist at-
tack in Pahalgam, when
the country was filled with
mourning and resentment,
these two brave women
not only gave a new lan-
guage of trust to the nation
with the resolve of ?Opera-
tion Sindoor?, but also
turned India?s silence into
a powerful shout. Today
both of them together are
known as ?Qureshi Singh?
- a pair that has become a
true symbol of unity,
strength and hope of India.
Colonel Sofia Qureshi
and Wing Commander
Vyomika Singh - despite
coming from two different
backgrounds, the feeling
of these two is the same:
the passion to sacrifice all
for the motherland. Colo-
nel Qureshi, who came out
of the land of Gujarat, be-
came the first female of-
ficer of India to lead the
multinational military ex-
ercise. Qureshi, who has
become an example of re-
straint, courage and strat-
egy, is like a patriotic herit-
age in the family, which
she lives proudly. At the
same time, Wing Com-
mander Vyomika Singh -
?Daughter of Akash? - She
grew up with the dream of
flying from childhood and
she made it come true by
becoming a helicopter pi-
lot in the Indian Air Force.
Whenever she flies, it
seems as if the expecta-
tions of the whole of India
ride in their wings.
Their story is not only
about two women, but it is
a symbol of that new India,
where daughters stand not
just the protector of bor-
ders, but the voice of the
country. The ?Operation
Sindoor?, which began af-
ter the Pahalgaon terror at-
tack, became a sign of In-
dia?s military power as
well as its moral firmness.
The campaign included ac-
curate ground attacks on
terrorist bases, amazing air
actions of the Air Force,
demolition of enemy com-
munication and financial
networks and completely
neutralizing the centers of
terrorism. The name ?Sin-
door? in itself shows the
honor, identity and com-
mitment of Indian culture
- and this feeling is clearly
reflected in this entire
campaign.
In the historic press con-
ference held in the South
Block, Colonel Qureshi
and Wing Commander Sin-
gh not only disclosed the
strategy, assuring the coun-
try, but also gave a new
definition to India?s unity.
Colonel Qureshi clearly
said, ?This is not a revenge,
this is a message: you can-
not break India, and never
suppress its voice.? At the
same time, Wing Com-
mander Singh said, ?We
wear this uniform, not to
destroy, but to protect
peace. But if you get a chal-
lenge, we will leave no
stone unturned to protect
it.? This moment became a
new dimension not only of
military leadership, but also
moral leadership.
Leading a Muslim wom-
an Colonel and a Hindu
woman Air Force officer
together was a revolution-
ary scene in itself. It
showed the world that in
India, the leadership is not
determined by caste, nor
from religion - but is deter-
mined by courage, ability
and patriotism. India?s
daughters no longer wait -
they come out, lead and
give pride to the country.
The results of Operation
Sindoor were equally in-
spiring. According to pre-
liminary reports, major ter-
rorist bases were destroyed
in this campaign, cross
-border training camps
were demolished, and sev-
eral possible attacks have
already been stopped
through state -of -the -art
surveillance. This campaign
has given a new height to
India?s military, diplomatic
and social power.
?Qureshi Singh? has
now become the identity
of a new India, not just a
name - India which is
moving forward inspired
by integrity, inclusion and
courage. At a time when
democracy is staggering
around the world and there
is increasing partition
among societies, India has
chosen to follow the path
of unity, strength and firm
values. And two women
are leading this path, not
from their rank, but they
are creating the future of
India by their deeds.
Now India?s daughters
do not knock on the doors
- they open the doors and
stand at the forefront.
“न भयम् कतर्व्ये,
न च मोहः प्रयोजनम्।
धम� रक्ष�त र�क्षतः,
वीरता �ह साधनम्॥”
Let there be no fear in
duty, nor confusion in
purpose.
Dharma protects those
who uphold it ? and
courage is the true means
to attain it.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
TOP
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
The point is this: whoever sows
sparingly will also reap sparingly,
and whoever sows bountifully will
also reap bountifully.
BIBLE
INDIA?S
UNITY
In the historic press con-
ference held in the South
Block, Colonel Qureshi
and Wing Commander
Singh not only disclosed
the strategy, assuring the
country, but also gave a
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unity. Colonel Qureshi
clearly said, ?This is not a
revenge, this is a mes-
sage: you cannot break
India, and never sup-
press its voice?
At the same time, Wing
Commander Singh said,
?We wear this uniform, not
to destroy, but to protect
peace. But if you get a
challenge, we will leave no
stone unturned to protect
it.? This moment became
a new dimension not only
of military leadership, but
also moral leadership
Qureshi-Singh: Symbol of
Strength in New Bharat
In every round, there are some faces that turn the
direction of history - and in the story of new India,
Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander
Vyomika Singh have emerged as two such names.
After cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, when
India was filled with mourning and resentment, 2
brave women not only gave a new language of trust
to the nation with the resolve of ?Operation Sindoor?,
but also turned India?s silence into a powerful shout
IN-DEPTH
US CAN WAIT, INDIA
SIGNS TRADE DEAL
WITH BRITAIN
OPERATION SINDOOR
DISPENSED JUSTICE
ndia reached a timely and strategic “land-
mark” trade deal with the United Kingdom.
After years of negotiations, both nations
have arrived at an agreement that promises mutual
gains—India secures greater access for its goods and
services, while the UK eyes new investment oppor-
tunities and a foothold in a fast-growing economy.
Among other things, the agreement means cheaper
British cars and whisky in India and easy access for
Indian professionals.
This deal is particularly significant as it reflects
India’s focus on diversifying economic partnerships.
While the much-anticipated trade pact with the Unit-
ed States remains elusive, New Delhi has rightly
moved ahead where progress is possible. India can-
not afford to let its economic interests be stalled by
geopolitics or slow-moving negotiations with Wash-
ington. Instead, the UK deal sets a precedent for
pragmatic diplomacy. It underscores India’s growing
confidence on the global stage and its ability to strike
balanced agreements with major economies. The US
remains important—but, as India shows, it can wait.
I
ndia’s Operation Sindoor marks a decisive
and calibrated response to Pakistan’s contin-
ued patronage of terrorism. In a precision
strike that targeted nine terrorist launch pads and in-
frastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kash-
mir (PoK), India sent a strong message — its patience
is not limitless. This operation follows a series of
provocations and brutal attacks on Indian soil, most
recent one being in Pahalgam, perpetrated by militants
who have long found safe haven across the border.
Despite repeated diplomatic warnings and global
censure, Pakistan has shown little willingness to dis-
mantle the terror eco-
system it nurtures.
Instead, it continues
to deny involvement
while turning a blind
eye to groups that op-
erate with impunity
from its territory. Op-
eration Sindoor,
therefore, was not an
act of aggression but
one of strategic com-
pulsion — a message
that India will protect
its sovereignty and
civilian lives through
all means necessary.
By restricting the
operation to terrorist
targets, India ensured
it maintained moral
and legal high ground. This was not a strike against
a nation, but against the infrastructure of terror. The
success of the mission also underscores the enhanced
capability and coordination of Indian forces, and
their ability to act swiftly when provoked. By deput-
ing Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander
Vyomika Singh to brief the media about the air strikes
India sent a strong message to the bigoted Pakistan
army chief Gen Asim Munir. For sustainable peace
in the subcontinent, Pakistan must abandon its policy
of supporting cross-border terrorism. Until then, In-
dia is well within its right to act in self-defence.
I
Operation Sindoor
follows a series of
provocations and
brutal attacks on
Indian soil, most
recent one being
in Pahalgam,
perpetrated by
militants who have
long found safe
haven across
the border
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2025, we come together
to promote action and
advocacy for thalassemia prevention,
management, and care. This day
is an opportunity to highlight the
importance of prevention, early
diagnosis and access to treatment.
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tributes to the great
proponent of Vedanta
philosophy, originator of Geeta
Gyan-Yagna and renowned
spiritual thinker, revered Swami
Chinmayanand Saraswati ji on
his birth anniversary.
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@mlkhattar
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Professional
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India to host Miss World for 2nd time in a row
PTI
Hyderabad
ndia is all set to
host the Miss
World pageant
for the second consecu-
tive year, which will open
here on May 10. The con-
test in 2024 was held in
Mumbai and the current
edition is scheduled to be
held in Hyderabad from
May 10. With the current
back-to-back editions, In-
dia became the only coun-
try after the UK to host
the global event in suc-
cessive years since its in-
ception in 1951. India
first hosted the Miss
World contest in 1996 in
Bengaluru.
This year, Nandini
Gupta from Rajasthan is
representing India at Miss
World 2025. Her partici-
pation continues the
country?s legacy of com-
bining beauty, intellect
and purpose on the global
stage. India?s back-to-
back hosting of Miss
World reflects its growing
stature in the global beau-
ty and events industry, as
well as its cultural vibran-
cy, they said.
The Miss World will
get underway with a
grand event at the indoor
stadium at Gachibowli
here on May 10, the grand
finale is set to take place
on May 31 at HITEX Ex-
hibition Centre. The Tel-
angana government is
making elaborate ar-
rangements for the Miss
World with countdown
beginning for grand inau-
gural event on May 10.
I
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INDIA'S SIX MISS
WORLD WINNERS
zReita Faria (1966,
Maharashtra)
zAishwarya Rai (1994,
Karnataka)
zDiana Hayden (1997,
Telangana)
zYukta Mookhey (1999,
Maharashtra)
zPriyanka Chopra (2000,
Jharkhand)
zManushi Chhillar (2017,
Haryana)
MEA: India-Iran cooperation
progressed in recent years
ANI
1HZ 'HOKL
Lauding bilateral ties be-
tween India and Iran, Ex-
ternal Affairs Minister S
Jaishankar said that the
cooperation between the
two nations has pro-
gressed in many aspects in
recent years.
In his opening remarks
at Thursday?s 20th India-
Iran Joint Commission
Meeting in Delhi, Jais-
hankar welcomed Iran?s
Foreign Minister Seyed
Abbas Araghchi to India.
He recalled the meeting
held between Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi and
Iranian President Masoud
Pezeshkian in 2024.
Jaishankar said, ?It?s a
great pleasure to wel-
come you and your dele-
gation to India and to co-
chair along with you, the
20th India-Iran Joint
Commission meeting to-
day. In recent years, our
cooperation has pro-
gressed in many aspects.
There are also situations
that we need to address.
Prime Minister Modi and
President Pezeshkian met
in Kazan in October 2024
and guided us on how to
develop our ties further.
?They?ve also had a
phone conversation on
26th April. Excellency,
this is the 75th anniver-
sary of our diplomatic
ties. It is a reminder of the
closeness of our cooper
collaboration and the
deep friendship between
us. I?m sure that we will
mark the anniversary ap-
propriately,? the minister
said.
He also talked about
?Operation Sindoor? con-
ducted by Indian Armed
Forces in Pakistan and
Pakistan-occupied Jammu
and Kashmir (PoJK) in
response to the Pahalgam
terrorist attack, calling In-
dia?s response ?measured
and targeted.? Jaishankar
asserted that India will
give a ?firm response? if it
faces military attack.
IRAN FM DR ABBAS ARAGHCHI CALLS ON
PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the Islamic Republic of Iran called on the
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at
Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 8, 2025). Welcoming
Dr. Araghchi at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President
noted that his visit is taking place on the special
occasion of 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
between the two countries. The President said that
relations between India and Iran go back thousands of
years. In every aspect of art and culture, whether it is
language and literature or music and food, we can see
glimpses of each other?s heritage.
S JAISHANKAR MEETS SAUDI ARABIA MOS
FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ADEL ALJUBEIR
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S
Jaishankar held a meeting with Saudi Arabia?s
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel
Aljubeir, in New Delhi on Thursday (May 8). During
the meeting with Adel Aljubeir, Jaishankar shared
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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes
New Pope amid emotional scenes
Agencies
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Cardinal Robert Prev-
ostmade his first public
appearance as the new
pope on Thursday even-
ing, stepping onto the
balcony of St. Peter?s
Basilica shortly after
white smoke rose from
the Sistine Chapel ? the
traditional signal that a
new pope has been
elected.
He succeeds Pope
Francis, who formally
stepped down earlier this
year due to health rea-
sons. As Prevost
emerged, tens of thou-
sands of people gathered
in St Peter?s Square
erupted into cheers.
Many applauded and
some wept as the new
pontiff offered his first
blessing.
The emotional mo-
ment followed hours of
anticipation, with people
from around the world
watching the Vatican
chimney for the telltale
smoke.
PBKS vs DC match called off
due to red alert in Jammu
Agencies
'KDUDPVDOD
The Indian Premier
League game between
the Punjab Kings and the
Delhi Capitals has been
abandoned after 10.1
overs in the first innings.
While official broadcast-
ers tried to blame a ?sig-
nificant technical failure
at the HPCA Stadium?,
Arun Dhumal, IPL
Chairman told media
that the PBKS vs DC
match was ?called off as
a precautionary meas-
ure, based on the red
alert issued in Jammu?.
Before the stoppage,
Punjab Kings had raced
away to 122/1 in 10.1
overs, thanks to PBKS
opener Priyansh Arya,
who scored 70 off 34
balls. This comes after
rain at Dharamsala had
delayed the toss in the
Punjab Kings vs Delhi
Capitals game. And right
after he departed, came a
floodlights malfunction
that?s halted play again!
PBKS were looking to
become first team to
confirm top four spot.
New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL)
2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and
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been shifted to to the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in
Ahmedabad from the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Asso-
ciation Stadium in Dharamshala after Indian Army suc-
cessfully conducted the execution of ?Operation Sindoor?,
which targeted nine anti-Indian terror infrastructures in
both Pakistan and the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK),
in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Rajasthan Roy-
als have signed
South African left-
handed batter Lhuan-dre
Pretorius as a replace-
ment for Nitish Rana,
who has been ruled out
of the remainder of the
IPL 2025 due to calf
injury. Pretorius, a prom-
ising young top-order
batter, has featured in
33 T20 matches, scoring
911 runs in 33 T20s.
He joins RR at his base
price of INR 30 Lakh. RR
have also picked Nandre
Burger as an injury
replacement for Sandeep
Sharma. Burger has
previously played for RR
in the TATA IPL 2024 and picked 7 wickets from 6
games. He joins RR for INR 3.5 Crore.
Russia attacks Ukraine amid
self-declared ceasefire
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Russia and Ukraine both
reported attacks on their
forces on the first day of
a 72-hour ceasefire called
by President Vladimir
Putin. Ukrainian Foreign
Minister Andrii Sybiha
accused Russia of violat-
ing its own ceasefire 734
times between midnight
and midday Thursday.
He called the ceasefire a
?farce? on the social me-
dia platform X.
His comments came as
Ukraine?s parliament
unanimously approved a
landmark minerals deal
with the U.S. Ratification
is a key step in setting in
motion a deal which will
allow Washington access
to Ukraine?s largely un-
tapped minerals, deepen
strategic ties and create a
joint investment fund.
?This doc is not merely a
legal construct, it is the
foundation of a new
model,? Ukraine?s Econ-
omy Min Yuliia tweeted.
Chicago?s Illinois Institute to be
1
st
US varsity with India campus
PTI
1HZ 'HOKL
Chicago?s Illinois Insti-
tute of Technology has
become the first US uni-
versity to get a nod from
University Grants Com-
mission (UGC) to set up
its campus in India, offi-
cials said on Thursday.
Opening in fall 2026, Il-
linois? India campus will
be set up in Mumbai and
offer a range of under-
graduate and graduate
programmes in high-de-
mand fields such as com-
puter science, engineering
and business. ?Illinois
Tech was founded to de-
mocratise access to tech-
nology and innovation to
all. Our new campus in
India represents a pro-
found opportunity to con-
tinue that noble mission
in service of the millions
of talented young people
across India.
?We are honoured to
bring Illinois? rigorous,
immersive experiential
learning pedagogy de-
signed for relevance to
new students and to culti-
vate global leaders,? said
Raj Echambadi, president
of Illinois Institute of
Technology.
Stock markets fall amid Indo-Pak tension
PTI
0XPEDL
Benchmark Sensex de-
clined by nearly 412
points in a volatile session
on Thursday due to sell-
ing in banking, FMCG
and auto shares triggered
by escalating tensions be-
tween India and Pakistan.
The 30-share Sensex
declined by 411.97 points
or 0.51% to close at
80,334.81 with 23 of its
constituents ending in the
red. The index opened
higher and traded in a
range in the first half of
the session. The index hit
a high of 80,927.99 in
late-morning deals. How-
ever, barometer lost mo-
mentum in afternoon ses-
sion as selling emerged in
FMCG, auto, and select
banking shares. The NSE
Nifty closed lower by
140.60 points.
GOLD PRICES DIP UPTO
`99,250 PER 10 GM AMID
WEAK GLOBAL CUES
RUPEE SLUMPS 84 PAISE TO CLOSE AT 85.61
AGAINST US DOLLAR AMID INDO-PAK TENSION
Rupee depreciated sharply by 84 paise to close
at 85.61 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on
Thursday, weighed down by heightened geopolitical
tensions between India and Pakistan. Forex traders said
investors resorted to risk aversion in the domestic markets
after Pakistani military attempted a number of military
targets in northern and western India that were neutralised
by Indian defence system. Besides, heightened geopolitical
risks, positive U.S. dollar index and a rise in crude oil prices
also weighed on the rupee.
Gold prices declined
Rs 1,500 to Rs
99,250 per 10 grams
in the national capital on
Thursday, following a weak
trend in the global markets,
according to the All India
Sarafa Association. The
precious metal of 99.9 per
cent purity had closed at
Rs 1,00,750 per 10 grams
on Wednesday. Snapping
a four-day winning streak,
gold of 99.5 per cent purity
declined by Rs 1,550 to Rs
98,800 per 10 grams on
Thursday. It had settled at
Rs 1,00,350 per 10 grams in
the previous session.
RR REPLACE LD PRETORIUS FOR RANA,
BURGER FOR SANDEEP DUE TO INJURY
MUMBAI VS PUNJAB IPL MATCH SHIFTED FROM
DHARAMSHALA TO AHMEDABAD
India to host Miss World for 2nd time in a row
PTI
Hyderabad
ndia is all set to
host the Miss
World pageant
for the second consecu-
tive year, which will open
here on May 10. The con-
test in 2024 was held in
Mumbai and the current
edition is scheduled to be
held in Hyderabad from
May 10. With the current
back-to-back editions, In-
dia became the only coun-
try after the UK to host
the global event in suc-
cessive years since its in-
ception in 1951. India
first hosted the Miss
World contest in 1996 in
Bengaluru.
This year, Nandini
Gupta from Rajasthan is
representing India at Miss
World 2025. Her partici-
pation continues the
country?s legacy of com-
bining beauty, intellect
and purpose on the global
stage. India?s back-to-
back hosting of Miss
World reflects its growing
stature in the global beau-
ty and events industry, as
well as its cultural vibran-
cy, they said.
The Miss World will
get underway with a
grand event at the indoor
stadium at Gachibowli
here on May 10, the grand
finale is set to take place
on May 31 at HITEX Ex-
hibition Centre. The Tel-
angana government is
making elaborate ar-
rangements for the Miss
World with countdown
beginning for grand inau-
gural event on May 10.
I
NEWS 07
ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXU WKH?UVWLQGLD WKH?UVWLQGLD WKH?UVWLQGLDJaipur, Friday | May 9, 2025
INDIA'S SIX MISS
WORLD WINNERS
zReita Faria (1966,
Maharashtra)
zAishwarya Rai (1994,
Karnataka)
zDiana Hayden (1997,
Telangana)
zYukta Mookhey (1999,
Maharashtra)
zPriyanka Chopra (2000,
Jharkhand)
zManushi Chhillar (2017,
Haryana)
MEA: India-Iran cooperation
progressed in recent years
ANI
1HZ 'HOKL
Lauding bilateral ties be-
tween India and Iran, Ex-
ternal Affairs Minister S
Jaishankar said that the
cooperation between the
two nations has pro-
gressed in many aspects in
recent years.
In his opening remarks
at Thursday?s 20th India-
Iran Joint Commission
Meeting in Delhi, Jais-
hankar welcomed Iran?s
Foreign Minister Seyed
Abbas Araghchi to India.
He recalled the meeting
held between Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi and
Iranian President Masoud
Pezeshkian in 2024.
Jaishankar said, ?It?s a
great pleasure to wel-
come you and your dele-
gation to India and to co-
chair along with you, the
20th India-Iran Joint
Commission meeting to-
day. In recent years, our
cooperation has pro-
gressed in many aspects.
There are also situations
that we need to address.
Prime Minister Modi and
President Pezeshkian met
in Kazan in October 2024
and guided us on how to
develop our ties further.
?They?ve also had a
phone conversation on
26th April. Excellency,
this is the 75th anniver-
sary of our diplomatic
ties. It is a reminder of the
closeness of our cooper
collaboration and the
deep friendship between
us. I?m sure that we will
mark the anniversary ap-
propriately,? the minister
said.
He also talked about
?Operation Sindoor? con-
ducted by Indian Armed
Forces in Pakistan and
Pakistan-occupied Jammu
and Kashmir (PoJK) in
response to the Pahalgam
terrorist attack, calling In-
dia?s response ?measured
and targeted.? Jaishankar
asserted that India will
give a ?firm response? if it
faces military attack.
IRAN FM DR ABBAS ARAGHCHI CALLS ON
PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the Islamic Republic of Iran called on the
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at
Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 8, 2025). Welcoming
Dr. Araghchi at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President
noted that his visit is taking place on the special
occasion of 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
between the two countries. The President said that
relations between India and Iran go back thousands of
years. In every aspect of art and culture, whether it is
language and literature or music and food, we can see
glimpses of each other?s heritage.
S JAISHANKAR MEETS SAUDI ARABIA MOS
FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ADEL ALJUBEIR
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S
Jaishankar held a meeting with Saudi Arabia?s
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel
Aljubeir, in New Delhi on Thursday (May 8). During
the meeting with Adel Aljubeir, Jaishankar shared
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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes
New Pope amid emotional scenes
Agencies
9DWLFDQ &LW\
Cardinal Robert Prev-
ostmade his first public
appearance as the new
pope on Thursday even-
ing, stepping onto the
balcony of St. Peter?s
Basilica shortly after
white smoke rose from
the Sistine Chapel ? the
traditional signal that a
new pope has been
elected.
He succeeds Pope
Francis, who formally
stepped down earlier this
year due to health rea-
sons. As Prevost
emerged, tens of thou-
sands of people gathered
in St Peter?s Square
erupted into cheers.
Many applauded and
some wept as the new
pontiff offered his first
blessing.
The emotional mo-
ment followed hours of
anticipation, with people
from around the world
watching the Vatican
chimney for the telltale
smoke.
PBKS vs DC match called off
due to red alert in Jammu
Agencies
'KDUDPVDOD
The Indian Premier
League game between
the Punjab Kings and the
Delhi Capitals has been
abandoned after 10.1
overs in the first innings.
While official broadcast-
ers tried to blame a ?sig-
nificant technical failure
at the HPCA Stadium?,
Arun Dhumal, IPL
Chairman told media
that the PBKS vs DC
match was ?called off as
a precautionary meas-
ure, based on the red
alert issued in Jammu?.
Before the stoppage,
Punjab Kings had raced
away to 122/1 in 10.1
overs, thanks to PBKS
opener Priyansh Arya,
who scored 70 off 34
balls. This comes after
rain at Dharamsala had
delayed the toss in the
Punjab Kings vs Delhi
Capitals game. And right
after he departed, came a
floodlights malfunction
that?s halted play again!
PBKS were looking to
become first team to
confirm top four spot.
New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL)
2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and
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been shifted to to the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in
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ciation Stadium in Dharamshala after Indian Army suc-
cessfully conducted the execution of ?Operation Sindoor?,
which targeted nine anti-Indian terror infrastructures in
both Pakistan and the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK),
in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Rajasthan Roy-
als have signed
South African left-
handed batter Lhuan-dre
Pretorius as a replace-
ment for Nitish Rana,
who has been ruled out
of the remainder of the
IPL 2025 due to calf
injury. Pretorius, a prom-
ising young top-order
batter, has featured in
33 T20 matches, scoring
911 runs in 33 T20s.
He joins RR at his base
price of INR 30 Lakh. RR
have also picked Nandre
Burger as an injury
replacement for Sandeep
Sharma. Burger has
previously played for RR
in the TATA IPL 2024 and picked 7 wickets from 6
games. He joins RR for INR 3.5 Crore.
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reported attacks on their
forces on the first day of
a 72-hour ceasefire called
by President Vladimir
Putin. Ukrainian Foreign
Minister Andrii Sybiha
accused Russia of violat-
ing its own ceasefire 734
times between midnight
and midday Thursday.
He called the ceasefire a
?farce? on the social me-
dia platform X.
His comments came as
Ukraine?s parliament
unanimously approved a
landmark minerals deal
with the U.S. Ratification
is a key step in setting in
motion a deal which will
allow Washington access
to Ukraine?s largely un-
tapped minerals, deepen
strategic ties and create a
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omy Min Yuliia tweeted.
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Chicago?s Illinois Insti-
tute of Technology has
become the first US uni-
versity to get a nod from
University Grants Com-
mission (UGC) to set up
its campus in India, offi-
cials said on Thursday.
Opening in fall 2026, Il-
linois? India campus will
be set up in Mumbai and
offer a range of under-
graduate and graduate
programmes in high-de-
mand fields such as com-
puter science, engineering
and business. ?Illinois
Tech was founded to de-
mocratise access to tech-
nology and innovation to
all. Our new campus in
India represents a pro-
found opportunity to con-
tinue that noble mission
in service of the millions
of talented young people
across India.
?We are honoured to
bring Illinois? rigorous,
immersive experiential
learning pedagogy de-
signed for relevance to
new students and to culti-
vate global leaders,? said
Raj Echambadi, president
of Illinois Institute of
Technology.
Stock markets fall amid Indo-Pak tension
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Benchmark Sensex de-
clined by nearly 412
points in a volatile session
on Thursday due to sell-
ing in banking, FMCG
and auto shares triggered
by escalating tensions be-
tween India and Pakistan.
The 30-share Sensex
declined by 411.97 points
or 0.51% to close at
80,334.81 with 23 of its
constituents ending in the
red. The index opened
higher and traded in a
range in the first half of
the session. The index hit
a high of 80,927.99 in
late-morning deals. How-
ever, barometer lost mo-
mentum in afternoon ses-
sion as selling emerged in
FMCG, auto, and select
banking shares. The NSE
Nifty closed lower by
140.60 points.
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AGAINST US DOLLAR AMID INDO-PAK TENSION
Rupee depreciated sharply by 84 paise to close
at 85.61 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on
Thursday, weighed down by heightened geopolitical
tensions between India and Pakistan. Forex traders said
investors resorted to risk aversion in the domestic markets
after Pakistani military attempted a number of military
targets in northern and western India that were neutralised
by Indian defence system. Besides, heightened geopolitical
risks, positive U.S. dollar index and a rise in crude oil prices
also weighed on the rupee.
Gold prices declined
Rs 1,500 to Rs
99,250 per 10 grams
in the national capital on
Thursday, following a weak
trend in the global markets,
according to the All India
Sarafa Association. The
precious metal of 99.9 per
cent purity had closed at
Rs 1,00,750 per 10 grams
on Wednesday. Snapping
a four-day winning streak,
gold of 99.5 per cent purity
declined by Rs 1,550 to Rs
98,800 per 10 grams on
Thursday. It had settled at
Rs 1,00,350 per 10 grams in
the previous session.
RR REPLACE LD PRETORIUS FOR RANA,
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DHARAMSHALA TO AHMEDABAD
BUREAUCRATIC MILESTONE
Senior IAS Anand sets record with extended tenure as Raj Home Dept Head
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
enior IAS of-
ficer Anand Ku-
mar has created
a rare record in Ra-
jasthan’s administrative
history by serving as the
head of the Home Depart-
ment for an uninterrupted
period of two years and
six months. This tenure
makes him only the sec-
ond IAS officer in recent
years to hold this critical
and high-responsibility
post for such a long dura-
tion. In the past 25 years,
over a dozen IAS officers
have taken charge of the
Home Department, but
only V.S. Singh had a
longer stint—serving for
three years from June
2005 to June 2008. On
the other end of the spec-
trum, Rohit Kumar Singh
had the briefest tenure,
holding the post for just
48 days.
Anand Kumar, a
1994-batch IAS officer,
has also set benchmarks
in the domain of transfers
and postings. He is the
only officer in Ra-
jasthan’s administrative
history to have earned the
trust of two consecutive
governments while head-
ing the pivotal Home De-
partment. He was ap-
pointed as Principal Sec-
retary (Home) during the
Gehlot government in
October 2022 and contin-
ued in the same role after
the change in govern-
ment. In January 2024,
he was promoted to the
rank of Additional Chief
Secretary (ACS).
Currently, only one
other IAS officer besides
Anand Kumar shares the
distinction of holding the
same post across two
governments—Akhil
Arora (ACS Finance),
who has been managing
the Finance Department
for the past four years
and six months.
Long tenures on a sin-
gle post are not common
in Rajasthan’s bureau-
cratic tradition. Many of-
ficers have been trans-
ferred two to three times
within a single year.
Anand Kumar has bro-
ken this pattern, playing
“two long innings” in a
row. Prior to his current
Home Department role,
he served as Principal
Secretary in the Revenue
Department for two years
and three months—from
July 2020 to October
2022. No officer in recent
years had served that
long in the Revenue De-
partment before him.
During his tenure in
Revenue, Anand Kumar
also managed four addi-
tional departments and
reported to a dozen min-
isters. Known for his im-
age as a diligent, silent
worker, non-controversial
and result-oriented offic-
er, Anand Kumar still has
two years left before re-
tirement. Senior bureau-
crats now speculate on
what major responsibility
the government might as-
sign him next, especially
as a transfer from the
Home Department ap-
pears imminent in the
next IAS reshuffle.
In this context, it is
worth noting that Anand
Kumar’s name had been
under serious considera-
tion for appointment as
Chairman of the Ra-
jasthan Public Service
Commission (RPSC)
during the Bhajan Lal
government. Although
the proposal had pro-
gressed significantly,
sources suggest Anand
Kumar himself expressed
reluctance to shift to
Ajmer, effectively halting
the move. The appoint-
ment for the RPSC Chair-
man remains pending.
Anand Kumar
S
08
Wisdom grows from life’s experiences,
not just facts.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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CM urges fast-track clearance of
pending departmental cases
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma reaffirmed
the Rajasthan govern-
ment’s unwavering com-
mitment to providing
sensitive, transparent,
and corruption-free gov-
ernance. He stressed the
vital role of government
officials and employees
in implementing public
welfare schemes and en-
suring benefits reach the
grassroots. Urging per-
sonnel to work with
dedication and integrity,
the CM emphasised the
need to prioritize the
state’s interests to ensure
that even the most mar-
ginalized sections bene-
fit from government ini-
tiatives.
The Chief Minister
made these remarks on
Thursday while chairing
a review meeting of the
Department of Personnel
at his official residence.
He reiterated his gov-
ernment’s zero-tolerance
policy toward corruption
and commitment to good
governance. He directed
the time-bound disposal
of pending departmental
inquiries under 16 CCA,
17 CCA, and 17A, aim-
ing to uphold accounta-
bility. Departments with
high volumes of pending
cases were instructed to
have secretaries person-
ally review matters
weekly and resolve them
within a set timeframe.
Emphasizing the im-
portance of continuous
learning, the CM advo-
cated for regular online
and offline training for
government personnel to
enhance performance.
He highlighted that
discipline and a public
service mindset are key
to effective scheme exe-
cution. He also called for
amendments to existing
rules to improve coher-
ence and practicality.
Sharma called for swift
resolution of negligence
cases & pending discipli-
nary actions. Senior of-
ficials were tasked with
timely disposal & regular
reports to CS. DoP Secy
presented a status report
on ongoing inquiries.
Rathore calls for
discipline, dignity
in public office
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
BJP Rajasthan President
Madan Rathore ad-
dressed party workers at
the Jaipur headquarters,
urging discipline and
preparedness ahead of
upcoming elections.
Speaking during a train-
ing program, he empha-
sized that election prep-
arations were already
underway and high-
lighted discussions on
legislators’ social media
performance.
Responding to BJP
National General Secre-
tary BL Santosh’s re-
marks on contractors,
Rathore quoted
Chanakya, explaining
that rulers must serve the
public, not act as mer-
chants. He criticized a
BAP MLA recently
caught taking a bribe,
urging public representa-
tives to uphold dignity
and focus on service.
Rathore announced that
BJP’s new organizational
team is almost ready and
district executives are
near finalization. Reiter-
ating party values, he
said, “Nation first, party
second, self last.”
On ‘Operation Sin-
door,’ Rathore voiced
strong support for the In-
dian Army, affirming the
need to dismantle terror-
ist camps in Pakistan.
He clarified that Op-
eration Sindoor targets
terrorists, not civilians,
and announced temple
prayers nationwide for
soldiers’ safety. Rathore
condemned the Pahal-
gam attack, reaffirming
BJP’s anti-terror stance
and stressed that India’s
fight is against terrorism,
not any community or the
people of Pakistan.
Gehlot likely to be
re-assigned new
role in Congress;
Gujarat in focus
after Delhi visit
Dinesh Dangi
Jaipur
Former Rajasthan CM
Ashok Gehlot’s recent
four-day visit to Delhi
has triggered speculation
about a possible new role
within the Congress par-
ty. During the visit, he
met senior leaders in-
cluding Ajay Maken,
Randeep Surjewala, and
Mukul Wasnik. Howev-
er, a scheduled meeting
with Congress president
Mallikarjun Kharge was
cancelled due to “Opera-
tion Sindoor.”
Sources suggest Ge-
hlot may be reassigned to
Gujarat, where he previ-
ously delivered strong
results during elections.
His past performance in
the state has reignited
talks of a significant re-
sponsibility in shaping
Cong’s Gujarat strategy.
Though Gujarat is the
main buzz, there is also
talk of Gehlot being con-
sidered for key responsi-
bilities in other states,
indicating his continued
importance in Congress’s
national plans.
CS reviews rly projects,
Panchayati Raj
progress in Jaipur Knowledge series by
Rajasthan Foundation
to strengthen NRI ties
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
Chief Secretary
Sudhansh Pant chaired a
meeting of the Panchay-
ati Raj Department at the
Secretariat on Thursday,
with department officials
in attendance. During the
meeting, Pant reviewed
the department’s ongo-
ing projects and dis-
cussed strategies for im-
provement.
Earlier, Pant also held
a review session regard-
ing the progress of rail-
way projects. Issues re-
lated to land allotment
and other obstacles faced
by some railway projects
were discussed.
Pant during the meet-
ing, emphasised the need
for effective coordination
between departments to
address these issues and
ensure the timely com-
pletion of projects.
The Chief Secretary
further instructed the
concerned department
officials to work collabo-
ratively and proactively
to resolve the challenges
and streamline the pro-
cess for smoother project
implementation.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
State govt, under CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma, is fo-
cusing on connecting
NRIs with the state’s de-
velopment and creating an
investment-friendly at-
mosphere. In this regard,
the Rajasthan Foundation,
in collaboration with the
Department of IT and
Communication, launched
the “Knowledge Series.”
This initiative aims to in-
form NRIs about Ra-
jasthan’s investment poli-
cies, startup ecosystem,
and schemes from the Ris-
ing Rajasthan Summit. Dr
Manisha Arora, Commis-
sioner of Rajasthan Foun-
dation, highlighted initia-
tive’s goal to reconnect
NRIs with their roots &
involve them in state
devp. Over 150 NRIs par-
ticipated in first virtual
session, learning about
startup policy, iStart plat-
form, & available support
schemes. Participants like
Kunal Jain (USA) &
Suresh Aggarwal (Singa-
pore) expressed interest
in investing.
ACB Trap of BAP MLA
Devnani refers BAP MLA Patel’s bribery
case to Ethics Panel; Tribal leaders outcry
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Assembly Speaker Vas-
udev Devnani has referred
the bribery case involving
BAP MLA Jaykrishn Patel
to the Ethics Committee
after his arrest by the Anti-
Corruption Bureau (ACB)
in connection with a Rs 20
lakh bribery case. Patel al-
legedly demanded the
bribe in exchange for with-
drawing a question sub-
mitted to the Assembly.
Devnani stressed that
such conduct undermines
the dignity of the House
and directed the Ethics
Committee to conduct a
thorough investigation
into the matter. He empha-
sised the need for account-
ability, and the committee
is expected to submit its
findings to the Assembly
for further action.
Meanwhile, tribal BJP
leaders in Dungarpur
condemned Patel’s ac-
tions, accusing him of
betraying the community
he claims to represent by
exploiting a tribal busi-
nessman. One leader
stated, “This bribery
scandal exposes the dou-
ble standards of BAP and
its leadership,” question-
ing who else might have
benefitted from the Rs 20
lakh bribe.
ANAND KUMAR’s SON, VINAYAK, CLEARS UPSC
IN FIRST ATTEMPT, ALLOTTED WB CADRE
Anand Kumar’s son, Vinayak Kumar, also
joined the Indian Administrative Service by
securing the 180th rank in the UPSC Civil Ser-
vices Examination (2024). He cleared the exam in his
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BJP Headquarters in Jaipur.
Madan Rathore
announced that BJP’s
new organisational
team is almost ready
and district
executives are near
finalisation.
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values, he said,
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Senior IAS Anand sets record with extended tenure as Raj Home Dept Head
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
enior IAS of-
ficer Anand Ku-
mar has created
a rare record in Ra-
jasthan’s administrative
history by serving as the
head of the Home Depart-
ment for an uninterrupted
period of two years and
six months. This tenure
makes him only the sec-
ond IAS officer in recent
years to hold this critical
and high-responsibility
post for such a long dura-
tion. In the past 25 years,
over a dozen IAS officers
have taken charge of the
Home Department, but
only V.S. Singh had a
longer stint—serving for
three years from June
2005 to June 2008. On
the other end of the spec-
trum, Rohit Kumar Singh
had the briefest tenure,
holding the post for just
48 days.
Anand Kumar, a
1994-batch IAS officer,
has also set benchmarks
in the domain of transfers
and postings. He is the
only officer in Ra-
jasthan’s administrative
history to have earned the
trust of two consecutive
governments while head-
ing the pivotal Home De-
partment. He was ap-
pointed as Principal Sec-
retary (Home) during the
Gehlot government in
October 2022 and contin-
ued in the same role after
the change in govern-
ment. In January 2024,
he was promoted to the
rank of Additional Chief
Secretary (ACS).
Currently, only one
other IAS officer besides
Anand Kumar shares the
distinction of holding the
same post across two
governments—Akhil
Arora (ACS Finance),
who has been managing
the Finance Department
for the past four years
and six months.
Long tenures on a sin-
gle post are not common
in Rajasthan’s bureau-
cratic tradition. Many of-
ficers have been trans-
ferred two to three times
within a single year.
Anand Kumar has bro-
ken this pattern, playing
“two long innings” in a
row. Prior to his current
Home Department role,
he served as Principal
Secretary in the Revenue
Department for two years
and three months—from
July 2020 to October
2022. No officer in recent
years had served that
long in the Revenue De-
partment before him.
During his tenure in
Revenue, Anand Kumar
also managed four addi-
tional departments and
reported to a dozen min-
isters. Known for his im-
age as a diligent, silent
worker, non-controversial
and result-oriented offic-
er, Anand Kumar still has
two years left before re-
tirement. Senior bureau-
crats now speculate on
what major responsibility
the government might as-
sign him next, especially
as a transfer from the
Home Department ap-
pears imminent in the
next IAS reshuffle.
In this context, it is
worth noting that Anand
Kumar’s name had been
under serious considera-
tion for appointment as
Chairman of the Ra-
jasthan Public Service
Commission (RPSC)
during the Bhajan Lal
government. Although
the proposal had pro-
gressed significantly,
sources suggest Anand
Kumar himself expressed
reluctance to shift to
Ajmer, effectively halting
the move. The appoint-
ment for the RPSC Chair-
man remains pending.
Anand Kumar
S
08
Wisdom grows from life’s experiences,
not just facts.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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CM urges fast-track clearance of
pending departmental cases
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma reaffirmed
the Rajasthan govern-
ment’s unwavering com-
mitment to providing
sensitive, transparent,
and corruption-free gov-
ernance. He stressed the
vital role of government
officials and employees
in implementing public
welfare schemes and en-
suring benefits reach the
grassroots. Urging per-
sonnel to work with
dedication and integrity,
the CM emphasised the
need to prioritize the
state’s interests to ensure
that even the most mar-
ginalized sections bene-
fit from government ini-
tiatives.
The Chief Minister
made these remarks on
Thursday while chairing
a review meeting of the
Department of Personnel
at his official residence.
He reiterated his gov-
ernment’s zero-tolerance
policy toward corruption
and commitment to good
governance. He directed
the time-bound disposal
of pending departmental
inquiries under 16 CCA,
17 CCA, and 17A, aim-
ing to uphold accounta-
bility. Departments with
high volumes of pending
cases were instructed to
have secretaries person-
ally review matters
weekly and resolve them
within a set timeframe.
Emphasizing the im-
portance of continuous
learning, the CM advo-
cated for regular online
and offline training for
government personnel to
enhance performance.
He highlighted that
discipline and a public
service mindset are key
to effective scheme exe-
cution. He also called for
amendments to existing
rules to improve coher-
ence and practicality.
Sharma called for swift
resolution of negligence
cases & pending discipli-
nary actions. Senior of-
ficials were tasked with
timely disposal & regular
reports to CS. DoP Secy
presented a status report
on ongoing inquiries.
Rathore calls for
discipline, dignity
in public office
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
BJP Rajasthan President
Madan Rathore ad-
dressed party workers at
the Jaipur headquarters,
urging discipline and
preparedness ahead of
upcoming elections.
Speaking during a train-
ing program, he empha-
sized that election prep-
arations were already
underway and high-
lighted discussions on
legislators’ social media
performance.
Responding to BJP
National General Secre-
tary BL Santosh’s re-
marks on contractors,
Rathore quoted
Chanakya, explaining
that rulers must serve the
public, not act as mer-
chants. He criticized a
BAP MLA recently
caught taking a bribe,
urging public representa-
tives to uphold dignity
and focus on service.
Rathore announced that
BJP’s new organizational
team is almost ready and
district executives are
near finalization. Reiter-
ating party values, he
said, “Nation first, party
second, self last.”
On ‘Operation Sin-
door,’ Rathore voiced
strong support for the In-
dian Army, affirming the
need to dismantle terror-
ist camps in Pakistan.
He clarified that Op-
eration Sindoor targets
terrorists, not civilians,
and announced temple
prayers nationwide for
soldiers’ safety. Rathore
condemned the Pahal-
gam attack, reaffirming
BJP’s anti-terror stance
and stressed that India’s
fight is against terrorism,
not any community or the
people of Pakistan.
Gehlot likely to be
re-assigned new
role in Congress;
Gujarat in focus
after Delhi visit
Dinesh Dangi
Jaipur
Former Rajasthan CM
Ashok Gehlot’s recent
four-day visit to Delhi
has triggered speculation
about a possible new role
within the Congress par-
ty. During the visit, he
met senior leaders in-
cluding Ajay Maken,
Randeep Surjewala, and
Mukul Wasnik. Howev-
er, a scheduled meeting
with Congress president
Mallikarjun Kharge was
cancelled due to “Opera-
tion Sindoor.”
Sources suggest Ge-
hlot may be reassigned to
Gujarat, where he previ-
ously delivered strong
results during elections.
His past performance in
the state has reignited
talks of a significant re-
sponsibility in shaping
Cong’s Gujarat strategy.
Though Gujarat is the
main buzz, there is also
talk of Gehlot being con-
sidered for key responsi-
bilities in other states,
indicating his continued
importance in Congress’s
national plans.
CS reviews rly projects,
Panchayati Raj
progress in Jaipur Knowledge series by
Rajasthan Foundation
to strengthen NRI ties
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
Chief Secretary
Sudhansh Pant chaired a
meeting of the Panchay-
ati Raj Department at the
Secretariat on Thursday,
with department officials
in attendance. During the
meeting, Pant reviewed
the department’s ongo-
ing projects and dis-
cussed strategies for im-
provement.
Earlier, Pant also held
a review session regard-
ing the progress of rail-
way projects. Issues re-
lated to land allotment
and other obstacles faced
by some railway projects
were discussed.
Pant during the meet-
ing, emphasised the need
for effective coordination
between departments to
address these issues and
ensure the timely com-
pletion of projects.
The Chief Secretary
further instructed the
concerned department
officials to work collabo-
ratively and proactively
to resolve the challenges
and streamline the pro-
cess for smoother project
implementation.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
State govt, under CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma, is fo-
cusing on connecting
NRIs with the state’s de-
velopment and creating an
investment-friendly at-
mosphere. In this regard,
the Rajasthan Foundation,
in collaboration with the
Department of IT and
Communication, launched
the “Knowledge Series.”
This initiative aims to in-
form NRIs about Ra-
jasthan’s investment poli-
cies, startup ecosystem,
and schemes from the Ris-
ing Rajasthan Summit. Dr
Manisha Arora, Commis-
sioner of Rajasthan Foun-
dation, highlighted initia-
tive’s goal to reconnect
NRIs with their roots &
involve them in state
devp. Over 150 NRIs par-
ticipated in first virtual
session, learning about
startup policy, iStart plat-
form, & available support
schemes. Participants like
Kunal Jain (USA) &
Suresh Aggarwal (Singa-
pore) expressed interest
in investing.
ACB Trap of BAP MLA
Devnani refers BAP MLA Patel’s bribery
case to Ethics Panel; Tribal leaders outcry
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Assembly Speaker Vas-
udev Devnani has referred
the bribery case involving
BAP MLA Jaykrishn Patel
to the Ethics Committee
after his arrest by the Anti-
Corruption Bureau (ACB)
in connection with a Rs 20
lakh bribery case. Patel al-
legedly demanded the
bribe in exchange for with-
drawing a question sub-
mitted to the Assembly.
Devnani stressed that
such conduct undermines
the dignity of the House
and directed the Ethics
Committee to conduct a
thorough investigation
into the matter. He empha-
sised the need for account-
ability, and the committee
is expected to submit its
findings to the Assembly
for further action.
Meanwhile, tribal BJP
leaders in Dungarpur
condemned Patel’s ac-
tions, accusing him of
betraying the community
he claims to represent by
exploiting a tribal busi-
nessman. One leader
stated, “This bribery
scandal exposes the dou-
ble standards of BAP and
its leadership,” question-
ing who else might have
benefitted from the Rs 20
lakh bribe.
ANAND KUMAR’s SON, VINAYAK, CLEARS UPSC
IN FIRST ATTEMPT, ALLOTTED WB CADRE
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pletes a summer outfit
quite like the perfect
cap. It’s not just an ac-
cessory—it’s attitude
stitched into fabric, a per-
sonality pop that shields you
from the sun while turning
heads. From chilled beach
walks to rooftop brunches,
the right cap can effortlessly
tie your whole look together.
Start with the classic base-
ball cap, a timeless favourite
that never disappoints.
Whether you’re heading to the
gym, a café, or a stroll through
the city, this cap adds just the
right sporty touch. Pair it with
an oversized tee, bike
shorts, and chunky
sneakers for an
effortless, ath-
letic vibe.
Choose pastel shades or even
bright neons to capture the es-
sence of summer.
For a softer, more beachy
look, the bucket hat has
made a huge comeback.
Though technically not a
cap, its laid-back energy de-
serves a spot in your ward-
robe. Team it with flowy sun-
dresses, crop tops, or high-
waist shorts for that breezy,
sun-kissed charm. Think fun
prints—tie-dye, florals, or
faded denim—to really play
into the season.
Then there’s the dad cap,
perfect for those who lean to-
ward a more minimalist,
clean aesthetic. A plain cotton
cap in beige, sage, or off-white
works beautifully with linen
co-ords or wide-legged trou-
sers and a ribbed tank. Add a
tote and gold hoops for that
Pinterest-worthy finish.
If you’re after a bold, edgy
look, snapbacks bring an ur-
ban, confident feel. They’re
made to pair with cargo
pants, graphic tees and sneak-
ers. For those heading to mu-
sic festivals or road trips,
trucker caps with their mesh
backs and playful designs add
a fun, rebellious flair. Style
them with distressed denim,
fringed tops, or even a kimo-
no and boots.This summer, let
your cap do the talking—
because head-
turning style
starts from
the top.
Summer isn’t just a season—it’s a whole vibe, and
the right cap is the crown that completes it. City
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shaded, stylish, and totally summer-ready.
Bhavika
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[email protected]
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the city, this cap adds just the
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an oversized tee, bike
shorts, and chunky
sneakers for an
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he tendency to
collect is a beau-
tiful example of
the use of knowl-
edge and
achievements by man for the
future. Adding value to the in-
trinsic meaning of a ‘museum’,
these collections inspire many
kinds of uses for him. The con-
cept of a museum originated
from the nine muses of Greek
mythology. The oldest known
museum-like institution was
the Museum of Alexandria,
founded in the 4th century BC,
which aimed to collect cultural
indicators from all known parts
of the world. In India, temples,
forts and palaces served as plac-
es of community bonding and
integration. From formation of
inscriptions, Indian epics, six
schools of philosophy, con-
struction of temples, shrines,
stupas, forts, palaces to the de-
velopment of theatres and gal-
leries during various dynastic
rules, one thing was common;
That is, the spirit of philosophy
underlying the Indian knowl-
edge systems and their innate
existence. Philosophy is the
core of what man wants to ex-
press through his imagination.
He dreamed of living his life in
the light of knowledge, about
himself and the world, consid-
ering not only the immediate
consequences of his actions,
but also their far-reaching con-
sequences. Bhimbetka caves
are the best example of under-
standing the willpower of hu-
mans. Not only Kanera and
Dhareshwar, but also the rock
shelters from Bijolia to Bundi
are beautiful collection sites.
Wouldn't these be called as
‘museums of the past’?
Be it caves or temples where
sculptures are the source of
knowledge about the lifestyle
of the dynasties during which
they were created or the palace
museums, where galleries like
the Durbar Hall or Sabha Niwas
were the gateway to under-
standing commerce and so-
ciety. The Udaipur and Jaipur
City Palace Museum and the
Mehrangarh Fort Museum are
the best examples of palace mu-
seums that can help to under-
stand the royal heritage of the
past. The different styles of
temples, the elegance of the
idols, their installation, etc., are
synonym with traditions and
knowledge systems. The Vish-
nudharmottar Purana has men-
tioned the nuances of music,
painting, sculpture making, ar-
chitectural norms and theatre.
Not only the darshan of the idol
installed in the sanctum sancto-
rum, but also seeing the dikpals,
celestial bodies, narrative pan-
els, anthropomorphic forms,
etc., on the pradakshina path is
structured based on its princi-
ples. This reminds of Maharana
Kumbha, who built the Kirti
Stambh in Chittorgarh as a mu-
seum of sculptures. It has vari-
ous forms of Brahma, Vishnu,
Mahadev, Devi, Ganapati, etc.,
and Sanghat (multiple forms of
one deity) idols. Such creative
experiments can be seen since
the Khajuraho period. It is a
museum establishment that dis-
plays Indian value systems. The
mention of site museums as a
means of exploring technologi-
cal developments through ar-
chaeology is noteworthy. Com-
munity museums such as the
Bhubaneswar Tribal Museum
are also worth mentioning as
they highlight a community's
intangible heritage. In Ra-
jasthan, the on-site museum of
the Archaeological Department
is in Ahar, while the Albert Hall
Museum is a treasure trove of
old royal collections like weap-
ons, musical instruments and
other art samples, includ-
ing statues, pot-
tery and crafts. The museum
built in Ajmer by the name of
Rajputana Museum is rich with
coins, sculptures, inscriptions,
etc., obtained not only from
Merwar but also from Vagad,
Mewar, Marwar, etc. The mu-
seum of Bharatiya Lok Kala
Mandal exhibits primitive and
folk art objects and traditions.
Similarly, museums of Man-
dore, Abu, Kota, Dungarpur
and Chittorgarh generate inter-
est in seeing and studying local
rare objects.
The ‘Museum Movement’ in
India was largely confined to
royal collections of a few
wealthy connoisseurs of
art. But today, there
is a paradigm shift in the mu-
seum's functioning. Museums
are unique centres for the awak-
ening of our interests. They are
also laboratories for practical
experiments in studying Karu
and Charu arts, mechanical and
weapon science, history, an-
thropology, etc. Needless to
say, ‘objects’ serve as clear evi-
dence to know the truth and
learn from it. The theme of the
triennial conference of the In-
ternational Council of Muse-
ums (ICOM), which is "The
Future of Museums in Rapidly
Changing Communities", leads
us to consider that in this age of
artificial efficiency, the 'object'
takes its primary place in the
museum. The desire for knowl-
edge, therefore, arises from
man's rational nature and mu-
seum objects 'document' human
life on earth.
MUSEUM OBJECTS AS DOCUMENTS OF THE PAST
Deepika
Ravjani
Research scholar,
Museology IIS (Deemed to be
University), Jaipur
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he tendency to
collect is a beau-
tiful example of
the use of knowl-
edge and
achievements by man for the
future. Adding value to the in-
trinsic meaning of a ‘museum’,
these collections inspire many
kinds of uses for him. The con-
cept of a museum originated
from the nine muses of Greek
mythology. The oldest known
museum-like institution was
the Museum of Alexandria,
founded in the 4th century BC,
which aimed to collect cultural
indicators from all known parts
of the world. In India, temples,
forts and palaces served as plac-
es of community bonding and
integration. From formation of
inscriptions, Indian epics, six
schools of philosophy, con-
struction of temples, shrines,
stupas, forts, palaces to the de-
velopment of theatres and gal-
leries during various dynastic
rules, one thing was common;
That is, the spirit of philosophy
underlying the Indian knowl-
edge systems and their innate
existence. Philosophy is the
core of what man wants to ex-
press through his imagination.
He dreamed of living his life in
the light of knowledge, about
himself and the world, consid-
ering not only the immediate
consequences of his actions,
but also their far-reaching con-
sequences. Bhimbetka caves
are the best example of under-
standing the willpower of hu-
mans. Not only Kanera and
Dhareshwar, but also the rock
shelters from Bijolia to Bundi
are beautiful collection sites.
Wouldn't these be called as
‘museums of the past’?
Be it caves or temples where
sculptures are the source of
knowledge about the lifestyle
of the dynasties during which
they were created or the palace
museums, where galleries like
the Durbar Hall or Sabha Niwas
were the gateway to under-
standing commerce and so-
ciety. The Udaipur and Jaipur
City Palace Museum and the
Mehrangarh Fort Museum are
the best examples of palace mu-
seums that can help to under-
stand the royal heritage of the
past. The different styles of
temples, the elegance of the
idols, their installation, etc., are
synonym with traditions and
knowledge systems. The Vish-
nudharmottar Purana has men-
tioned the nuances of music,
painting, sculpture making, ar-
chitectural norms and theatre.
Not only the darshan of the idol
installed in the sanctum sancto-
rum, but also seeing the dikpals,
celestial bodies, narrative pan-
els, anthropomorphic forms,
etc., on the pradakshina path is
structured based on its princi-
ples. This reminds of Maharana
Kumbha, who built the Kirti
Stambh in Chittorgarh as a mu-
seum of sculptures. It has vari-
ous forms of Brahma, Vishnu,
Mahadev, Devi, Ganapati, etc.,
and Sanghat (multiple forms of
one deity) idols. Such creative
experiments can be seen since
the Khajuraho period. It is a
museum establishment that dis-
plays Indian value systems. The
mention of site museums as a
means of exploring technologi-
cal developments through ar-
chaeology is noteworthy. Com-
munity museums such as the
Bhubaneswar Tribal Museum
are also worth mentioning as
they highlight a community's
intangible heritage. In Ra-
jasthan, the on-site museum of
the Archaeological Department
is in Ahar, while the Albert Hall
Museum is a treasure trove of
old royal collections like weap-
ons, musical instruments and
other art samples, includ-
ing statues, pot-
tery and crafts. The museum
built in Ajmer by the name of
Rajputana Museum is rich with
coins, sculptures, inscriptions,
etc., obtained not only from
Merwar but also from Vagad,
Mewar, Marwar, etc. The mu-
seum of Bharatiya Lok Kala
Mandal exhibits primitive and
folk art objects and traditions.
Similarly, museums of Man-
dore, Abu, Kota, Dungarpur
and Chittorgarh generate inter-
est in seeing and studying local
rare objects.
The ‘Museum Movement’ in
India was largely confined to
royal collections of a few
wealthy connoisseurs of
art. But today, there
is a paradigm shift in the mu-
seum's functioning. Museums
are unique centres for the awak-
ening of our interests. They are
also laboratories for practical
experiments in studying Karu
and Charu arts, mechanical and
weapon science, history, an-
thropology, etc. Needless to
say, ‘objects’ serve as clear evi-
dence to know the truth and
learn from it. The theme of the
triennial conference of the In-
ternational Council of Muse-
ums (ICOM), which is "The
Future of Museums in Rapidly
Changing Communities", leads
us to consider that in this age of
artificial efficiency, the 'object'
takes its primary place in the
museum. The desire for knowl-
edge, therefore, arises from
man's rational nature and mu-
seum objects 'document' human
life on earth.
MUSEUM OBJECTS AS DOCUMENTS OF THE PAST
Deepika
Ravjani
Research scholar,
Museology IIS (Deemed to be
University), Jaipur
T
Bollywood
JAIPUR, FRIDAY | MAY 9, 2025
11
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humi Pednekar recent-
ly shared her experi-
ence of working with
Ishaan Khatter on the
highly anticipated ro-
mantic series The Royals, set to re-
lease on Netflix today. In a candid
conversation, the actress discussed
filming intimate scenes with Ishaan
and the trust they built while working
together. She revealed that the duo
took intimacy workshops before
shooting, helping them establish
comfort and trust, which translated
into a natural on-screen chemistry.
Reflecting on their bond, Bhumi
said, “Ishaan fairly knows a lot about
my life and vice versa, which created
a lot of comfort. I went into this
knowing that I would have to not
have inhibitions around him.” She
also highlighted how their off-screen
camaraderie helped them navigate
intimate scenes with ease, further
crediting Ishaan for making her feel
at ease.
In a touching moment, Bhumi
mentioned, “What I enjoyed the most
with Ishaan is our silences. You can’t
rehearse that. It can’t be written, it
just happens.” She also quipped
about her co-star’s “snackable”
charm, humorously noting how peo-
ple often go weak in their knees
around him.
The Royals, directed by Pri-
yanka Ghose and Nupur Astha-
na, also stars Zeenat Aman,
Dino Morea, Milind Soman,
and Nora Fatehi, offering a
royal love story between a
prince and an ambi-
tious entre-
preneur.
humi Pednekar recent-just happens.” She also quipped
Bryan Khan’s
much-antici-
pated directo-
rial debut,
Ba**ds of Bollywood*,
continues to generate in-
dustry buzz. After receiv-
ing glowing praise from
Karan Johar, the upcom-
ing Netflix series has now
caught the attention of
none other than Netflix
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
At the WAVES 2025
summit, during a conver-
sation with Saif Ali Khan,
Sarandos couldn’t stop
raving about the series.
“I’ve watched four epi-
sodes. It’s so fun and en-
gaging,” he said, while
cheekily teasing the audi-
ence to decode the title for
themselves. He highlighted
the show as one of Netflix’s
most exciting upcoming
releases. Earlier, Karan
Johar had called Aryan “a
prince to watch out for”
and commended his work
ethic, revealing that Aryan
dedicates nearly 20 hours
a day to his craft.
Produced by Shah
Rukh and Gauri Khan’s
Red Chillies Entertain-
ment, Ba**ds of Bolly-
wood* stars Bobby Deol
and Lakshya and is slated
for release in June 2025.
Sarandos also praised
The Royals, a romantic
comedy featuring Ishaan
Khatter and Bhumi Ped-
nekar, calling it a personal
favourite. Netflix viewers
clearly have a lot to look
forward to.
Showstopper Debut
A
aran Johar,
known for
nurturing
fresh talent in
Bollywood, recently
showered praise on Ra-
ghav Juyal for his perfor-
mance in the action thrill-
er Kill. In a candid con-
versation about the in-
dustry’s future, Johar
mentioned a few promis-
ing names—Adarsh
Gaurav, Lakshya, Ve-
dang Raina, and Raghav
Juyal—but it was his
comment on Raghav that
truly stood out.
Calling him a “solid
actor,” Johar said, “Ra-
ghav ka kaam itna kamal
ka tha. What a solid actor.
Unka kaam Kill mein ba-
hot superb tha.” The ap-
preciation was brief yet
powerful, especially
coming from a filmmak-
er widely regarded for
identifying and backing
new talent.
Raghav, who began his
journey as a dancer and
TV host, has steadily
been making waves in
the acting space. His per-
formance in Kill—a
high-octane action
film—has clearly left an
impact on the industry’s
veterans.
Johar’s words have
added fuel to the growing
buzz around Raghav,
who continues to break
stereotypes and carve a
distinct identity beyond
his dancing roots. With
Kill gaining attention and
appreciation, Raghav
Juyal might just be on the
brink of a major acting
breakthrough.
Juyal Gets Spotlight
K
n a bold move
that may re-
shape digital
film distribu-
tion in India, Aamir
Khan is reportedly
planning to re-
lease his up-
coming film
Sitaare Zameen
Par on a Pay-
Per-View (PPV)
model via You-
Tube. Scheduled
for theatrical re-
lease on June 20,
2025, the film
will likely be-
come available
on YouTube
PPV around
eight weeks later, bypass-
ing traditional OTT plat-
forms.
This strategic shift re-
flects Khan’s desire to
combat declining theatre
footfall while also avoid-
ing the pitfalls of sub-
scription-based plat-
forms. Unlike streaming
services, the PPV model
allows viewers to pay a
one-time fee to watch the
film, offering accessibility
without long-term sub-
scriptions. Directed by RS
Prasanna, Sitaare Za-
meen Par is said to be a
spiritual successor to
Taare Zameen Par, focus-
ing on themes of mental
health and inclusivity.
Sources say Khan aims
to restore a sense of cin-
ematic urgency and value
by avoiding instant OTT
drops. With this daring
experiment, Aamir is not
just challenging industry
norms—he’s reimagining
how heartfelt, issue-driv-
en cinema reaches audi-
ences in the digital age.
I
ans eagerly
waiting for
Bhool Chuk
Maaf will now
catch the film from their
couches instead of cinema
halls. The Rajkummar Rao
and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer
time travel romance will
skip a theatrical release
and head straight to
OTT. The makers re-
cently announced a re-
vised release date—
May 16—on Amazon
Prime Video, a week
later than its initially
scheduled May 9
launch.
Directed by Karan
Sharma and pro-
duced by Dinesh Vi-
jan, the film follows
Ranjan (played by
Rao), a small-town
dreamer trying to
land a govern-
ment job to im-
press his long-
time crush Titli
(Gabbi). But
just when life
seems to
align, his
wedding day
unravels into a comic time
loop, trapping him in a bi-
zarre repeat mode until he
figures a way out. The
quirky narrative blends ro-
mantic comedy with fan-
tastical elements, offering
a fresh flavour for fans of
both genres. The film also
stars Sanjay Mishra, See-
ma Pahwa, Zakir Hussain,
Raghubir Yadav, and oth-
ers in pivotal roles. With its
vibrant visuals and a re-
vamped version of Chor
Bazari Phir Se from Love
Aaj Kal, the trailer has al-
ready stirred buzz. With
this OTT release, Bhool
Chuk Maaf promises heart,
humour, and a hint of time
travel—right in the com-
fort of your home.
Time-Tangled
Love
F
ollywood’s style icon, Deepika
Padukone, is slowly inching to-
wards her pre-pregnancy body af-
ter the birth of her daughter, Dua.
Known for her dedication and resilience, the
actress has been working hard to regain her
fitness, taking a step-by-step approach. Re-
cently, she opened up about her fitness regime,
sharing insights into her post-pregnancy jour-
ney. In a candid interview, Deepika spoke about
how she’s gradually transitioning from swim-
ming to Pilates, followed by functional train-
ing. Now, she’s incorporating cardio and weight
training into her routine, working to rebuild her
strength, stamina, and core stability. Deepika,
who maintained a disciplined yoga practice
during her challenging third trimester, admitted
the discomfort she experienced with body
aches, notably rib pain. Despite being a global
icon, balancing motherhood and her profes-
sional life has been no easy feat. Deepika is
learning to navigate a new routine, shaped by
the presence of her daughter, and isn’t sure if
her career will return to its previous pace.
However, on the
work front, she
will soon star
alongside Shah
Rukh Khan and
Suhana Khan in
King, slated for
filming in
late 2025.
Deepika’s Post
Pregnancy Power
B
OTT GAMECHANGER
ashion design-
er and new
mom Masaba
Gupta recently
revealed charming details
about Sonam Kapoor’s
parenting style, calling her
“a surprisingly relaxed
parent.” In a recent inter-
view, Masaba opened up
about how Sonam guided
and supported her
through the early stages of
motherhood, offering can-
did advice and emotional
reassurance.
Having embraced moth-
erhood in 2022, Sonam Ka-
poor frequently shares
glimpses of her son Vayu on
social media. With Vayu
now three years old, Son-
am has more experience
and Masaba admires how
composed and calm she re-
mains as a mother. “She’s a
very relaxed parent—and
now, a very relaxed human
being too,” Masaba added.
Masaba also empha-
sised that being a panicky
or calm parent is a per-
sonal choice and there's
no one right way to raise a
child. Just days ago, Son-
am posted heartwarming
pictures and videos from a
week off spent entirely
with Vayu.
Parenting with Grace
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humi Pednekar recent-
ly shared her experi-
ence of working with
Ishaan Khatter on the
highly anticipated ro-
mantic series The Royals, set to re-
lease on Netflix today. In a candid
conversation, the actress discussed
filming intimate scenes with Ishaan
and the trust they built while working
together. She revealed that the duo
took intimacy workshops before
shooting, helping them establish
comfort and trust, which translated
into a natural on-screen chemistry.
Reflecting on their bond, Bhumi
said, “Ishaan fairly knows a lot about
my life and vice versa, which created
a lot of comfort. I went into this
knowing that I would have to not
have inhibitions around him.” She
also highlighted how their off-screen
camaraderie helped them navigate
intimate scenes with ease, further
crediting Ishaan for making her feel
at ease.
In a touching moment, Bhumi
mentioned, “What I enjoyed the most
with Ishaan is our silences. You can’t
rehearse that. It can’t be written, it
just happens.” She also quipped
about her co-star’s “snackable”
charm, humorously noting how peo-
ple often go weak in their knees
around him.
The Royals, directed by Pri-
yanka Ghose and Nupur Astha-
na, also stars Zeenat Aman,
Dino Morea, Milind Soman,
and Nora Fatehi, offering a
royal love story between a
prince and an ambi-
tious entre-
preneur.
humi Pednekar recent-just happens.” She also quipped
Bryan Khan’s
much-antici-
pated directo-
rial debut,
Ba**ds of Bollywood*,
continues to generate in-
dustry buzz. After receiv-
ing glowing praise from
Karan Johar, the upcom-
ing Netflix series has now
caught the attention of
none other than Netflix
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
At the WAVES 2025
summit, during a conver-
sation with Saif Ali Khan,
Sarandos couldn’t stop
raving about the series.
“I’ve watched four epi-
sodes. It’s so fun and en-
gaging,” he said, while
cheekily teasing the audi-
ence to decode the title for
themselves. He highlighted
the show as one of Netflix’s
most exciting upcoming
releases. Earlier, Karan
Johar had called Aryan “a
prince to watch out for”
and commended his work
ethic, revealing that Aryan
dedicates nearly 20 hours
a day to his craft.
Produced by Shah
Rukh and Gauri Khan’s
Red Chillies Entertain-
ment, Ba**ds of Bolly-
wood* stars Bobby Deol
and Lakshya and is slated
for release in June 2025.
Sarandos also praised
The Royals, a romantic
comedy featuring Ishaan
Khatter and Bhumi Ped-
nekar, calling it a personal
favourite. Netflix viewers
clearly have a lot to look
forward to.
Showstopper Debut
A
aran Johar,
known for
nurturing
fresh talent in
Bollywood, recently
showered praise on Ra-
ghav Juyal for his perfor-
mance in the action thrill-
er Kill. In a candid con-
versation about the in-
dustry’s future, Johar
mentioned a few promis-
ing names—Adarsh
Gaurav, Lakshya, Ve-
dang Raina, and Raghav
Juyal—but it was his
comment on Raghav that
truly stood out.
Calling him a “solid
actor,” Johar said, “Ra-
ghav ka kaam itna kamal
ka tha. What a solid actor.
Unka kaam Kill mein ba-
hot superb tha.” The ap-
preciation was brief yet
powerful, especially
coming from a filmmak-
er widely regarded for
identifying and backing
new talent.
Raghav, who began his
journey as a dancer and
TV host, has steadily
been making waves in
the acting space. His per-
formance in Kill—a
high-octane action
film—has clearly left an
impact on the industry’s
veterans.
Johar’s words have
added fuel to the growing
buzz around Raghav,
who continues to break
stereotypes and carve a
distinct identity beyond
his dancing roots. With
Kill gaining attention and
appreciation, Raghav
Juyal might just be on the
brink of a major acting
breakthrough.
Juyal Gets Spotlight
K
n a bold move
that may re-
shape digital
film distribu-
tion in India, Aamir
Khan is reportedly
planning to re-
lease his up-
coming film
Sitaare Zameen
Par on a Pay-
Per-View (PPV)
model via You-
Tube. Scheduled
for theatrical re-
lease on June 20,
2025, the film
will likely be-
come available
on YouTube
PPV around
eight weeks later, bypass-
ing traditional OTT plat-
forms.
This strategic shift re-
flects Khan’s desire to
combat declining theatre
footfall while also avoid-
ing the pitfalls of sub-
scription-based plat-
forms. Unlike streaming
services, the PPV model
allows viewers to pay a
one-time fee to watch the
film, offering accessibility
without long-term sub-
scriptions. Directed by RS
Prasanna, Sitaare Za-
meen Par is said to be a
spiritual successor to
Taare Zameen Par, focus-
ing on themes of mental
health and inclusivity.
Sources say Khan aims
to restore a sense of cin-
ematic urgency and value
by avoiding instant OTT
drops. With this daring
experiment, Aamir is not
just challenging industry
norms—he’s reimagining
how heartfelt, issue-driv-
en cinema reaches audi-
ences in the digital age.
I
ans eagerly
waiting for
Bhool Chuk
Maaf will now
catch the film from their
couches instead of cinema
halls. The Rajkummar Rao
and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer
time travel romance will
skip a theatrical release
and head straight to
OTT. The makers re-
cently announced a re-
vised release date—
May 16—on Amazon
Prime Video, a week
later than its initially
scheduled May 9
launch.
Directed by Karan
Sharma and pro-
duced by Dinesh Vi-
jan, the film follows
Ranjan (played by
Rao), a small-town
dreamer trying to
land a govern-
ment job to im-
press his long-
time crush Titli
(Gabbi). But
just when life
seems to
align, his
wedding day
unravels into a comic time
loop, trapping him in a bi-
zarre repeat mode until he
figures a way out. The
quirky narrative blends ro-
mantic comedy with fan-
tastical elements, offering
a fresh flavour for fans of
both genres. The film also
stars Sanjay Mishra, See-
ma Pahwa, Zakir Hussain,
Raghubir Yadav, and oth-
ers in pivotal roles. With its
vibrant visuals and a re-
vamped version of Chor
Bazari Phir Se from Love
Aaj Kal, the trailer has al-
ready stirred buzz. With
this OTT release, Bhool
Chuk Maaf promises heart,
humour, and a hint of time
travel—right in the com-
fort of your home.
Time-Tangled
Love
F
ollywood’s style icon, Deepika
Padukone, is slowly inching to-
wards her pre-pregnancy body af-
ter the birth of her daughter, Dua.
Known for her dedication and resilience, the
actress has been working hard to regain her
fitness, taking a step-by-step approach. Re-
cently, she opened up about her fitness regime,
sharing insights into her post-pregnancy jour-
ney. In a candid interview, Deepika spoke about
how she’s gradually transitioning from swim-
ming to Pilates, followed by functional train-
ing. Now, she’s incorporating cardio and weight
training into her routine, working to rebuild her
strength, stamina, and core stability. Deepika,
who maintained a disciplined yoga practice
during her challenging third trimester, admitted
the discomfort she experienced with body
aches, notably rib pain. Despite being a global
icon, balancing motherhood and her profes-
sional life has been no easy feat. Deepika is
learning to navigate a new routine, shaped by
the presence of her daughter, and isn’t sure if
her career will return to its previous pace.
However, on the
work front, she
will soon star
alongside Shah
Rukh Khan and
Suhana Khan in
King, slated for
filming in
late 2025.
Deepika’s Post
Pregnancy Power
B
OTT GAMECHANGER
ashion design-
er and new
mom Masaba
Gupta recently
revealed charming details
about Sonam Kapoor’s
parenting style, calling her
“a surprisingly relaxed
parent.” In a recent inter-
view, Masaba opened up
about how Sonam guided
and supported her
through the early stages of
motherhood, offering can-
did advice and emotional
reassurance.
Having embraced moth-
erhood in 2022, Sonam Ka-
poor frequently shares
glimpses of her son Vayu on
social media. With Vayu
now three years old, Son-
am has more experience
and Masaba admires how
composed and calm she re-
mains as a mother. “She’s a
very relaxed parent—and
now, a very relaxed human
being too,” Masaba added.
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sised that being a panicky
or calm parent is a per-
sonal choice and there's
no one right way to raise a
child. Just days ago, Son-
am posted heartwarming
pictures and videos from a
week off spent entirely
with Vayu.
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Led by Nikhil Anand,
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Glamanand Group and
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fashion, and innovation. It
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Andaz Delhi, Myntra,
Suneet Varma, and Jaipur
Rugs. A subsidiary of the
Glamanand Group—In-
dia’s top pageant franchise
holder, including Miss Uni-
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sound healer Sakshi
Agarwal, the session
drew around 100 enthusi-
astic women.
Focused on balancing
mind and body through
sound therapy, partici-
pants explored ancient
sound healing techniques,
chakra activation, and vi-
brational methods for
managing health issues
like anxiety, blood pres-
sure, and sugar levels. The
session also offered prac-
tical tools for mindfulness
and emotional well-being.
Attendees reported
feelings of calm, clarity,
and inner rejuvenation.
The event was led by
Meghna Jain, Prerna Ran-
ka, Shalini Lodha, Sarika
Kumat, Anamika Kataria,
and the team, reflecting a
strong step toward pro-
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Sugar Conic Gold,
made a memorable
stop at Your Den-
tist Clinic, on
Thursday, a re-
nowned multi-spe-
ciality dental clinic in
Jaipur known for its
motto — “Big Smile,
Less Price.”
As part of their nation-
wide promotional tour,
Shantanu Maheshwari,
Shruti Sinha, and Tanvi
Gadkari brought their signa-
ture energy and charisma to
the clinic, turning an ordi-
nary day into an extraordi-
nary celebration. Welcomed
warmly by clinic owner Dr
Ruby, the clinic transformed
into a vibrant hub of fan in-
teraction, selfies, and cheer-
ful moments.
Fans were elated to meet
the trio, who not only posed
for pictures but also shared
their personal dental care tips
and the importance of a
healthy smile. Shantanu’s hu-
mility, Shruti’s infectious
spirit and Tanvi’s graceful
presence left everyone in-
spired.
The event beautifully
merged entertainment with
wellness, reflecting the youth-
ful, spirited vibe of Campus
Beats. Dr Ruby ensured the
stars felt right at home, mak-
ing the visit unforgettable for
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lamanand En-
tertainment Pvt
Ltd., a global
leader in beauty
pageants, has launched its
new lifestyle magazine, Pris-
tine, on Thursday. The inau-
gural cover features reign-
ing Miss Universe Victoria
Kjaer, who visited India for
an exclusive photoshoot as
part of her global tour.
Led by Nikhil Anand,
National Director of Miss
Universe India & owner of
Glamanand Group and
Kartikya Arora (Group
Editor-in-Chief), Pristine
showcases excellence across
fashion, and innovation. It
features top brands and
icons like Maserati, Volvo,
Andaz Delhi, Myntra,
Suneet Varma, and Jaipur
Rugs. A subsidiary of the
Glamanand Group—In-
dia’s top pageant franchise
holder, including Miss Uni-
verse India and Miss Teen
Diva—the magazine ex-
tends their brand into glob-
al publishing. Pristine will
be available in both print
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fashion and lifestyle media.
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Shaksham
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JITO Jaipur
Ladies Wing organised a
transformative wellness
session, “Heal With
Sound”, on Thursday.
Conducted by certified
sound healer Sakshi
Agarwal, the session
drew around 100 enthusi-
astic women.
Focused on balancing
mind and body through
sound therapy, partici-
pants explored ancient
sound healing techniques,
chakra activation, and vi-
brational methods for
managing health issues
like anxiety, blood pres-
sure, and sugar levels. The
session also offered prac-
tical tools for mindfulness
and emotional well-being.
Attendees reported
feelings of calm, clarity,
and inner rejuvenation.
The event was led by
Meghna Jain, Prerna Ran-
ka, Shalini Lodha, Sarika
Kumat, Anamika Kataria,
and the team, reflecting a
strong step toward pro-
moting holistic wellness
and community empow-
erment.
U
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&LW\)LUVW
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lit up with
excitement
as the star
cast of Ama-
zon MX
Original Series –
Campus Beats Sea-
son 5, powered by
Sugar Conic Gold,
made a memorable
stop at Your Den-
tist Clinic, on
Thursday, a re-
nowned multi-spe-
ciality dental clinic in
Jaipur known for its
motto — “Big Smile,
Less Price.”
As part of their nation-
wide promotional tour,
Shantanu Maheshwari,
Shruti Sinha, and Tanvi
Gadkari brought their signa-
ture energy and charisma to
the clinic, turning an ordi-
nary day into an extraordi-
nary celebration. Welcomed
warmly by clinic owner Dr
Ruby, the clinic transformed
into a vibrant hub of fan in-
teraction, selfies, and cheer-
ful moments.
Fans were elated to meet
the trio, who not only posed
for pictures but also shared
their personal dental care tips
and the importance of a
healthy smile. Shantanu’s hu-
mility, Shruti’s infectious
spirit and Tanvi’s graceful
presence left everyone in-
spired.
The event beautifully
merged entertainment with
wellness, reflecting the youth-
ful, spirited vibe of Campus
Beats. Dr Ruby ensured the
stars felt right at home, mak-
ing the visit unforgettable for
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