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1. First India Bureau
Srinagar
Two soldiers lost their
lives and another was left
injured after an encounter
broke out with terrorists
in the Kulgam district of
southern Kashmir, on
Monday. The gunfight
took place in the Guddar
forest during joint search
operation by the Indian
Army, Jammu and Kash
-
mir Police and the CRPF.
The operation, code
-
named ?Operation Gud-
dar?, was launched fol-
lowing specific intelli-
gence inputs. Three Army
personnel were injured in
the exchange, of whom
two later died in hospital.
Officials also confirmed
that two terrorists were
killed in the operation
who belonged to the
Lashkar-e-Taiba, as per
the reports.
Jaipur, Tuesday | September 9, 2025 RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 7 | ISSUE NO. 94 | PAGES 12 | `3.00
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Nepal mulls reversing social media ban, 20 dead in Gen Z protests
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Kathmandu on Monday
saw massive protests by
thousands of youngsters
who demanded that the
government lift its ban on
social media platforms
and end the culture of
corruption pervading the
country. As many as 20
protesters died and 200
were injured. In Damak,
protesters marched from
Damak Chowk towards
municipal office, where
they burnt an effigy of
Nepalese PM KP Sharma
Oli and also attempted to
breach the office gates.
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SHOOT-AT-SIGHT ORDERS ISSUED AS VIOLENCE
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critically injuring one demonstrator. Several motorcycles
were also set ablaze, escalating tensions in the area.
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CM CHAIRS REVIEW MEET ON AREAS AFFECTED BY EXCESSIVE RAINFALL
?Public safety is our priority, restore basic services soon?
Dr Rituraj Sharma and
Aishwary Pradhan
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M Bhajan Lal
Sharma said
state govern-
ment is ensuring maxi-
mum assistance to public
in areas affected by ex-
cessive rainfall through
extensive relief and res-
cue operations.
Prioritising public
safety, essential services
and facilities are being
restored swiftly. He gave
specific instructions to
approve proposals for the
repair of roads, canals,
anicuts, and buildings in
affected areas within 3
days. He also directed
that work on approved
proposals should begin
by September 23, and re-
ports on damaged pucca
and kutcha houses should
be received within two
days to issue immediate
approval. Village Pan-
chayats should promptly
submit proposals for
damaged roads and
buildings. Sharma
chaired a high-level re-
view meeting at CMO on
Monday with ministers
in charge of districts and
district-level secretaries
to assess the situation in
the areas affected by ex-
cessive rainfall. During
the meeting, ministers
who had visited affected
areas between September
5 and 7 provided detailed
feedback on ground con-
ditions and ongoing re-
lief and rescue opera-
tions. He stressed that
officials must respond
sensitively and promptly
to loss of life and prop-
erty. Medical services,
food supply, and other
essential services should
be maintained without
interruption, and con-
crete steps taken for reha-
bilitation. CM directed
ministers and the secre-
taries to maintain con-
tinuous communication
with district collectors
for regular monitoring of
dams and to ensure time-
ly water release by open-
ing gates as needed. CM
directed formulation of a
special plan for Khelo
India University Games.
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valid proof for SIR: SC to ECI
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The SC on Monday clar-
ified that Aadhaar cards
issued under Aadhaar
Act, 2016, shall be ac-
cepted as 12th document
for establishing identity
in the revised electoral
rolls of Bihar ahead of
Assembly elections. The
Bench of Justice Surya
Kant and Justice Joym-
alya Bagchi made it clear
that while Aadhaar may
be used to verify identity,
it does not constitute
proof of citizenship. The
ECI has been directed to
issue necessary instruc-
tions during the day.
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RAJASTHAN HC STAYS
ORDER CANCELLING SI
RECRUITMENT 2021
Rajasthan HC?s
Division Bench
has put an interim
stay on cancellation of SI
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execution of Single Bench
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directed state govt to cancel
recruitment linked to paper
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posting of trainee SIs.
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STAGE SET FOR VP POLLS TODAY
NDA?S RADHAKRISHNAN VS
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Radhakrishnan will be an
excellent VP, says Modi
First India Bureau
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Monday asked
ruling NDA MPs to or-
ganise ?Swadeshi Mela?
to promote made-in-In-
dia products and hold
meetings with traders
over the GST rate cuts.
?Swadeshi? was main
theme of Modi?s speech
to the MPs at the meeting
held on the eve of the
vice presidential elec-
tion. Modi asserted that
the GST rate cuts by his
government have gener-
ated a ?lehar? and asked
MPs to build on it by
spreading the message to
the masses by holding
meetings with them.
PM Modi advised MPs
to see to it that they vote
in a correct manner in the
vice presidential polls on
Tuesday so that no vote
is wasted, sources said.
?People believe that CP
Radhakrishnan will be an
excellent Vice President,
who will enrich the office
with his wisdom and in-
sights, Modi posted on X.
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and Sudershan
Reddy to battle it out for
the post of vice-president
of India, with the election
for the high-stakes contest
taking place today, nearly
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Dhankhar?s sudden
resignation, citing health
reasons. Radhakrishnan,
the current Governor of
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leader from Tamil Nadu,
is pitted against Reddy,
a former Supreme Court
judge from Telangana. The
numbers are stacked in
favour of ruling NDA which
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will begin at 6 pm.
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NIFTY
IN BRIEF
India assures Belgium
on Choksi?s extradition
New Delhi: The Ministry
of Home Affairs (MHA)
has given a formal assur-
ance letter to Belgium?s
Ministry of Justice and ju-
dicial authorities regard-
ing the detention condi-
tions for Indian business-
man Mehul Choksi, want-
ed in a major bank fraud
case, if extradited to India.
J&K?s lone AAP MLA
arrested under PSA
Jammu: Jammu and
Kashmir Aam Aadmi Par-
ty MLA Meh-
raj Malik was
arrested on
Monday un-
der the strin-
gent Public
Safety Act (PSA) for al-
legedly disturbing public
order in Doda district, of-
ficials said.
Family of 3, their pet dog
die after AC catches fire
Faridabad: A family of
three and their pet dog
died in Faridabad?s Green
Field Colony after an air
conditioner installed in a
neighbouring home
caught fire and burst, fill-
ing the victims? house
with smoke, suffocating
them to death. The son in
the family saved his life
by jumping from window.
Sankarshan, Editor of
The Telegraph, no more
New Delhi: One of In-
dia?s finest literary jour-
nalists, Sankarshan
Thakur, 63,
Editor, The
Telegraph,
passed away
after a brief
illness, in a
hospital in Gurugram, on
Monday morning.

2. RAJASTHAN 02
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News
Villagers of Ramsingh?s Nagla waiting for
road connectivity since Independence
A village still waiting for a proper road 79 years after
independence. Residents of Ramsingh?s Nagla say
even their ancestors passed away dreaming of a road,
and now the next generation suffers the same. During
rains, ambulances cannot reach the village for deliver-
ies; patients are carried on charpoys to vehicles parked
outside. Villagers claim they have repeatedly appealed
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representatives have ignored their demands.
ACB fast-tracks investigation into ` 50 crore
DOIT tenders going back five years
The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) is fast-tracking
investigations into over Rs 50 crore worth of Depart-
ment of Information and Technologyc (DOIT) tenders
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angles. The Home Department has also supplied a CA
team, accelerating the investigation. The investigations
had started in October last year.
Jpr to get its first
ever ‘Muslim hostel’
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the efforts of Rajasthan
Waqf Board chairman Dr
Khanu Khan Budhwali,
the hostel will be built
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Road. The board has
provided 1,000 sq yards
of land, and NOCs
have been issued to
the Dargah committee,
allowing construction to
begin soon. The move
has been welcomed by
the community.
2,500 Mining licence
holders to get relief
In a major administrative
move to promote legal
mining, quarry and princi-
pal mineral lease holders
can now apply online for
term extensions until 30
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amendments to Rules
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encourage lawful mining,
curb illegal operations,
and improve transparency
and ease of doing busi-
ness in the sector.
Experts debate Gothic traditions in
English and Rajasthani literature
First India Bureau
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national sym-
posium on
“Gothic in In-
dian English Writing and
Rajasthani Literature: A
Comparative Perspec-
tive” was held on Mon-
day, jointly organised by
the Sahitya Akademi,
Ministry of Culture,
Govt of India, and Kano-
dia PG Women’s Col-
lege, Jaipur.
The programme began
with the inaugural ad-
dress by renowned au-
thor and diplomat Vikas
Swaroop, who highlight-
ed the adaptability of the
Gothic style across con-
tinents and traditions.
Referring to his novel
Q&A, Swaroop de-
scribed Gothic as a pow-
erful medium to express
social injustices. The
welcome address was de-
livered by Deputy Secre-
tary of Sahitya Akademi,
Dr. Shanmukhananda,
who discussed how In-
dian oral traditions are
transforming into mod-
ern novels.
The initial address was
presented by Dr. Preeti
Sharma, Lecturer, Eng-
lish Department, Kano-
dia PG Women’s Col-
lege. Senior critic
Malashri Lal, keynote
speaker, discussed limits
of Gothic in English lit-
erature, focusing on gro-
tesque and violent depic-
tions. College Director
Dr. Rashmi Chaturvedi
spoke on the psychologi-
cal dimensions of Gothic.
Banshi Choudhary
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Samdari police in Balotra
arrested an individual for
posing as a fake police
officer and making ille-
gal recovery from gravel
dumper drivers. Accord-
ing to police, when a
dumper owner called him
up, the accused intro-
duced himself as Balotra
SP Ramesh. To others he
introduced himself as the
president of Anti Task
Gang. Police reached the
spot on the information of
gravel dumper drivers
and arrested Dinesh Singh
and seized his car which
had ‘Police’ written on it.
A case has been registered
against the accused.
Vikas Sharma
-DLSXU
Medical teachers
launched a protest on
Monday against state
govt’s decision to allow
lateral entry of serving
doctors into teaching
posts & to link salaries
with biometric atten-
dance. Under the banner
of Rajasthan Medical
College Teachers’ Asso-
ciation, faculty members
began their sit-in at the
main porch of SMS Hos-
pital here. On the first day
of the protest, the teach-
ers placed a symbolic idol
of Bhairuji’s vehicle, a
dog, at the site and raised
slogans against the move.
The association said it
strongly opposed notifi-
cation enabling serving
doctors to be accommo-
dated in teaching roles.
They called it detrimental
to medical education and
against the interests of
existing faculty. It also
criticised the committee
formed to implement the
notification.
Nirmal Tiwari
-DLSXU
The Supreme Court on
Monday annulled the re-
cent draft related to the
Critical Tiger Habitat
(CTH) of Sariska Tiger
Reserve. The top court
ruled that the draft had
been prepared ignoring
the interests of tigers.
The three-member
bench, headed by the
Chief Justice, said, “The
new draft must be pre-
pared keeping tiger wel-
fare and previous court
orders in mind.” The
state government has
been given a deadline of
10 December to submit
the revised draft.
Last year, the mining
department had shut
down 105 marble mines
near Sariska. Despite
this, mine owners whose
leases were previously
allocated continued to
press for rationalising
the CTH area to protect
their interests. Environ-
mentalists say the forest
department’s draft at-
tempted to safeguard
these mine areas, but the
Supreme Court rejected
this compromise. Con-
cerns over hotel opera-
tions have also been
raised. Currently, 41 ho-
tels and resorts operate
within 1 km of CTH.
First India Bureau
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A two-storey house col-
lapsed in Kaman village
on Sunday late night, re-
sulting in the deaths of
two children from the
same family. The de-
ceased have been identi-
fied as Zara Meo (5) and
Saif (17). Upon receiving
the news, Kaman MLA
Nauksham Choudhary
visited the village to
check on the family and
provided them with fi-
nancial assistance of Rs
1,00,000.
At the time of the inci-
dent, the house owner,
Shamim Meo, was in Hy-
derabad for work. His
wife, Ayesha Meo, was
asleep in the house with
their five children. Two
children were on the up-
per floor, while three
were sleeping with their
mother on the ground
floor. Suddenly, during
the night, the house col-
lapsed trapping everyone.
Abhishek Shrivastava
-DLSXU
A major update has come
regarding the fifth phase
of the Rajasthan Urban
Infrastructure Develop-
ment Project (RUIDP).
The state government has
sent the proposal to the
central government, and
it is currently under eval-
uation by the Union Min-
istry of Urban Affairs and
the NITI Aayog.
This phase will cover
major cities, 42 satellite
towns and a total of 296
cities, focusing on drink-
ing water supply, waste-
water management, solid
waste management,
flood relief, urban trans-
port, and heritage and
tourism development.
Quality enhancement
of continuous water sup-
ply will be taken up in
Pali, Banswara, Srigan-
ganagar, Tonk, Jhunj-
hunu, Kuchaman and five
other towns. In addition,
service level improve-
ment in water supply, in-
cluding supply intervals
and pressure, will be un-
dertaken in Udaipur, Ch-
uru, Dudu, Bagru, Nasir-
abad, Gulabpura, Munda-
war, Khairthal, Behror
and 43 other towns.
Inclusive urban devel-
opment works such as
sewerage, drainage, sani-
tation and waste disposal
will also be taken up un-
der this phase. Wastewa-
ter management projects
will cover 296 cities,
with emphasis on reuse
of treated water. For in-
stance, treated water
from the Dehlawas treat-
ment plant will be used,
and 20 MLD of STP-
treated water will be sup-
plied to Hingonia cow-
shed in Jaipur.
The plan also supports
private industrial parks
and the establishment of
common effluent treat-
ment plants (CETPs).
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The fifth phase will
also cover budget
announcements.
Water supply works
will be carried out in
Jaipur, Kota, Jodhpur,
Bikaner, Ajmer, and
13 other cities
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MOTHER, THREE KIDS SURVIVE IN DEEG
Brother, 5-yr-old sister
die as house collapses
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slide on NH-58E. Highway
closed.
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power station. No casualties,
equipments damaged.
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Govt school building col-
lapsed. No teachers or
students were inside.
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away. Body recovered.
PALI – DESURI: Temporary
bridge between Ghanerao
and Kana was washed
away, cutting road links.
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The newly built spectators’
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ground collapsed. A major
tragedy was avoided as
schools were closed.
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TAN: In Dasoria village
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river water trapped
several families. After the
sarpanch representative
informed the army, rescue
teams arrived quickly.
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as police, administration
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supported the operation.
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dent, two school students
died after drowning in a
farm pond in Dhanaau.
The boys had entered the
pond to bathe when one
began to drown and the
other jumped in to save
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SC snubs forest dept’s Sariska
CTH proposal, orders new draft
RMCTA protests lateral entry of
teachers, biometric linked salary
Hospital director
run over by train
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Jaipur Railway Station
when medical officer
Anil Bhardwaj from
Udaipur was run over by
a train. Anil, director at
Kalpana Nursing Home
in Udaipur, had arrived in
Jaipur on the Khajuraho
Express. The accident
happened as he attempt-
ed to alight from the
moving train; his foot
slipped, causing him to
fall onto the tracks. GRP
have registered a case
and launched an investi-
gation into the incident.
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3. FOOLPROOF MEASURES IN PLACE
RPSC chief refutes rumours of paper leak
First India Bureau
Ajmer
ajasthan Public
Service Com-
mission (RPSC)
chairman Utkal Ranjan
Sahoo on Monday dis-
missed rumours of ex-
amination paper leaks,
describing the current ar-
rangements for securing
and distributing question
papers as foolproof.
The clarification came
after an incident during
the Senior Teacher exami-
nation in Jodhpur on Sun-
day, where a candidate
alleged that a question
paper packet was found
open. Sahoo said an in-
quiry revealed the claim to
be false. According to
him, the candidate had
been stopped for violating
the dress code by wearing
a full-sleeved shirt, and
out of anger, he spread the
rumour. Sahoo explained
that the question paper
packet was unsealed in the
candidate?s presence after
obtaining signatures from
him and two other indi-
viduals, following due
procedure. The candidate
has now been issued a no-
tice to attend a personal
hearing to explain why he
made the false allegation.
The chairman said that ru-
mours of this kind are
spread by people with
vested interests and un-
dermine the credibility of
examinations. To reassure
candidates and the public,
officials at PC demon-
strated multi-layered se-
curity system used to safe-
guard question papers.
Sahoo detailed that pa-
pers are sealed in trans-
parent poly packs, then
repacked in opaque
packets before being
placed in metal boxes se-
cured with multiple
number locks, gum paper
and security strips, and
finally laminated in plas-
tic sheets. The unlocking
code is sent to exam cen-
tre superintendent min-
utes before the exam be-
gins. The unsealing pro-
cess is videographed in
presence of nine indi-
viduals, including candi-
dates, observers and
government officials.
Naresh Sharma,
Yogesh Sharma, and
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Assem-
bly?s Monsoon Session
on Monday was marked
by repeated uproar as op-
position MLAs staged
strong protests over law
and order, fertiliser short-
age, and the Jamdoli
shelter home case. Pro-
ceedings had to be ad-
journed four times due to
the chaos. Led by Leader
of Opposition Tika Ram
Jully, Congress members
carried placards and
shouted slogans such as
?Women unsafe? and
?Home Minister resign,?
alleging rising crime and
police inaction. Jully cit-
ed recent incidents of
murder, loot, and rape in
several districts, accusing
the government of creat-
ing ?jungle raj.?
Ministers Jawahar
Bedham and Avinash
Gehlot rejected the
charges as politically
motivated, stressing that
swift action was
being taken
against crimi-
nals. Sepa-
rately,
Adarsh Na-
gar MLA Ra-
feek Khan
raised the case
of a woman?s death
at Jaipur?s Jamdoli home
and a six-day delay in her
cremation. Minister Avi-
nash Gehlot admitted
procedural delays and
said the superintendent
was suspended for inef-
ficiency.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Assembly
passed the Rajasthan In-
stitute of Medical Sci-
ences (RIMS) Bill, 2025
by voice vote, but the
move sparked sharp ex-
changes between the rul-
ing and opposition
benches. Deputy Chief
Minister Dr Prem Chand
Bairwa said that Rs 750
crore allocated to upgrade
RUHS into RIMS, mod-
elled on AIIMS Delhi, for
super-speciality health-
care in Rajasthan.
Congress legislator
Shanti Dhariwal ques-
tioned the government?s
intent, asking what would
happen to 400 existing
medical students and ac-
cusing the government of
creating uncertainty for
hundreds of families. He
alleged that the Bill was
brought to serve political
interests, leading to heat-
ed arguments with Food
and Civil Supplies Minis-
ter Sumit Godara.
Leader of Opposition
Tika Ram Jully accused
the government of mere-
ly changing the name of
RUHS instead of making
real improvements, say-
ing that no money had
been spent despite Rs
750 crore being allocat-
ed. He remarked that the
govt had nothing new to
show and was now ?only
changing wrappers.?
Kamal Kant Vyas
Jaipur
The Rajasthan HC?s Divi-
sion Bench has granted an
interim stay on the cancel-
lation of the SI Recruit-
ment 2021, which had ear-
lier been annulled by a
Single Bench citing large-
scale irregularities. The
order came during peti-
tions filed by Amar Singh
and others, argued by sen-
ior advocate R. N. Mathur.
The court questioned how
petitioners before Single
Bench obtained the SOG
report, signed by ADG VK
Singh, without an affidavit,
calling it serious concern.
Judges expressed surprise
that Single Bench based its
decision on such a report
and even orally sought
clarification from the DGP.
Political reactions fol-
lowed, with PCC Chief
Govind Dotasra criticis-
ing the BJP govt?s indeci-
sion, while Beniwal re-
called the earlier cancella-
tion. Advocate Harendra
Neel highlighted SC prec-
edents, stating valid re-
ports cannot be ignored.
Trainee SIs welcomed
stay, saying it restored
their faith in justice.
Shivendra Singh Parmar
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Police
Constable Recruitment
2025 written exam will be
held on 13 September
(second shift) and 14 Sep-
tember (both shifts). ADG
Bipin Kumar Pandey said
exam details will be avail-
able online from 9 Sep-
tember, while admit cards
can be downloaded via
SSO IDs from 11 Septem-
ber. Constable Band ap-
plicants are exempt from
the written test. Candi-
dates must follow the
dress code, carry valid ID,
and avoid prohibited
items. Helplines have
been provided for admit
card issues.
The Assembly
witnessed uproar
on Monday as the
opposition raised concerns
over fertiliser shortage and
adulteration during Question
Hour. Leader of Opposition
Tika Ram Jully cornered
Agriculture Minister
Kirodi Lal Meena,
asking how
many people
had been jailed
following raids
on factories
producing adul-
terated fertiliser.
He also mocked
the Chief Minister?s
recent meeting in Bharatpur,
claiming no visible results.
Responding, Minister
Meena said warehouses
containing tagged fertiliser
from two companies had
been sealed and assured
strict action against those
involved in adulteration. He
rejected claims of a urea
shortage, stating supply was
smooth across the state,
including Bharatpur, though
he admitted a shortage of
DAP due to the Ukraine war
and global supply disrup-
tions. Answering Congress
MLA Pooja Ram Godara,
he accused the previous
Congress government of
failing to act on such is-
sues and stressed that the
present government was
taking concrete measures,
including immediate action
against black marketing.
The Rajasthan
Fisheries (Amend-
ment) Bill, 2025 was
passed by voice vote in the
Assembly on Monday. Under
the new provisions, penalties
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six months? imprisonment or
both. The same punishment
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Godara said that penalties for
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which has now been raised
to Rs 25,000. He further
informed that the Director of
Fisheries has been author-
ised to act on such offences.
The earlier amendment
under Section 11 of the prin-
cipal Act had set a penalty of
Rs 100, which has now been
raised to Rs 25,000. The
Bill was passed amid uproar
in the House, with only two
legislators ? Manoj Nyaya-
gali & Ravindra Singh Bhati
participating in the debate.
RPSC Chairman Utkal Ranjan Sahoo and members during the press
conference in Ajmer on Monday.
RPSC chairman UR
Sahoo dismissed
rumours of paper
leaks in the Senior
Teacher exam, calling
the system foolproof
with seven-layer
security. He said a
Jodhpur candidate
spread false claims
after being stopped
for dress code
violation
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RAJASTHAN 03
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Uproar in Assembly over law and order
During Question
Hour, Speaker rebuked
Minister Jogaram
Patel for addressing
the Opposition instead
of him while reply-
ing to Congress MLA
Sohanlal Nayak. Patel?s
remark, ?The answer
is coming here itself,?
drew sharper displeas-
ure. The Speaker?s
stern handling has since
become a talking point
in Assembly corridors.
BJP and Congress
legislators met As-
sembly Speaker and
demanded the instal-
lation of solar plants in
legislators? residences.
They requested a
separate solar facility
for MLAs? housing. LoP
Tika Ram Jully reached
Speaker?s chamber
along with legislator
Rafeek Khan.
swift action was
being taken
feek Khan
raised the case
Agriculture Minister
Kirodi Lal Meena
asking how
terated fertiliser.
He also mocked
MONSOON
SESSION
Congress protests outsideCM in assembly
From power corridor
Heated debates in HouseCongress protests rock Assembly; government counters with defence; House adjourned multiple times
?Rajasthan to bring
Land Validation Act?
No leases permitted
on grazing land: Min
Pending agricultural connections being done
on priority basis: Energy Minister Nagar
Energy Minister Heeralal
Nagar told in the Assembly
on MOnday that 1,486 agricul-
tural connection applicants and
574 demand notes were pending
in Nawalgarh constituency as
of 31 December 2023. He said
1,213 connections were released
between January 2024 and August 2025, while
1.59 lakh were issued statewide. Pending cases
are being resolved on priority, with Kusum-A and C
schemes facilitating solar-based clearance. He said
procurement targets set by the Centre are being
steadily achieved across Rajasthan.
Industries Minister
Rajyavardhan
Rathore said a Land
Validation Act will simplify
industrial processes,
addressing excess
non-industrial land
use. State offers
low-cost land to
promote economic
growth and jobs. Of
44 industrial areas,
40 planned
pre-2011 exceeded
non-industrial limits, while
post-2011 projects follow
caps. In 2018, ceiling was
raised to 20% in 14 areas.
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orders & details of excess
land use in House.
Panchayati Raj Min
Madan Dilawar
informed the Assembly
that, under court
directives, no lease of any
kind can be granted on
grazing land.
Earlier, in a reply to
MLA Subhash
Meel?s query, he
stated that in village
panchayats, land
for habitation is
allotted as per require-
ments and proposals,
considering merits &
demerits. He added that
residents living on
panchayat habitation land
are being issued leases
periodically in accordance
with govt norms.
?40% work done at
Gora Badal Stadium?
Youth and Sports
Minister Colonel
Rajyavardhan Singh
Rathore informed the
Assembly that 40% of
Gora Badal Stadium?s
renovation in
Chittorgarh,
managed by the
Municipal Council,
has been com-
pleted.. Remaining
work will proceed
under Hindustan Zinc?s
CSR initiative, with the
MoU process underway.
Urban Development
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training continues at Indira
Gandhi Stadium.
?Toilets survey soon
in Raj govt schools?
Edu Minister Madan
Dilawar said a
survey of school
buildings and toilets is
ongoing. Based on
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separate facilities
for girls, will be
built in phases. He
stated that
proposals have
been sent to the
Panchayati Raj
Dept under the SBM for
toilet construction.
According to U-DISE
2023-24 data, nearly all
schools in Sujangarh and
Bidasar tehsils have
toilets, except for two
higher secondary schools
lacking girls? facilities.
State exceeds MSP procurement targets for
2024-25, submits Coop Min Gautam Kumar Dak
Cooperation Minister Gautam
Kumar informed the Assembly
that the government is committed
to MSP procurement, with
groundnut and moong purchases
exceeding 2024-25 targets.
Replying to MLA Ramkesh?s
question,,he said Rajfed procured
1,034.50 quintals of mustard and 8,166 quintals of
gram in Sawai Madhopur during Rabi 2025-26.
Procurement centres are opened as per local
demand, and timely farmer payments are prioritised.
QUESTION HOUR?
(L-R) Dy CM Dr PC Bairwa, Shanti Dhariwal & Ravindra Bhati during discussion on RIMS on Monday.
Congress MLAs led by LoP Tika Ram Jully, Rafeek Khan, Amin Kagzi and others staging
a protest outside the Assembly shouting slogans like ?Kab Tak Sahega Rajasthan? over
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legislators attempted to enter House carrying posters.
Speaker Vasudev Devnani in discussion with former CM
Vasundhara Raje in corridors of Assembly on Monday.
RUCKUS IN ASSEMBLY OVER FERTILISER SHORTAGE
AND ADULTERATION; GOVT DENIES UREA CRISIS
FINE INCREASED UP TO ` 50K FOR ILLEGAL FISHING
IN FISHERIES (AMENDMENT) BILL: SUMIT GODARA
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
HC questions use of
SOG report in SI case
Police constable
exam dates
announced for
Sept 13–14
Assembly clears RIMS Bill; Cong questions
govt’s intent, cites uncertainty for students
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma with Deputy Chief
Minister Dr Prem Chand Bairwa, Minister Jogaram
Patel, MLA Hameer Singh Bhayal and others at the
Rajasthan Assembly, on Monday.
HC also stopped field
posting of trainee SIs

4. fter a meet-
ing hosted
by the
French pres-
ident, Em-
manuel Macron on Sep-
tember 4, 26 countries have
pledged to create a ?reas-
surance force? to provide
security guarantees for
Ukraine in the event that a
peace agreement with Rus-
sia is reached. The Russian
president reacted by saying
that Russia would target
any European troops de-
ployed in Ukraine.
He said if they appeared
in Ukraine while Russia?s
?military operation? was
still underway, ?we proceed
from the fact that these will
be legitimate targets for de-
struction?. And if a peace
deal were eventually
agreed, he added: ?I simply
do not see any sense in their
presence on the territory of
Ukraine, full stop.?
Russia is maintaining its
demand that any peace
deal should involve
Ukraine ceding the regions
it has occupied or part oc-
cupied: Crimea, Donetsk,
Luhansk, Kherson and
Zaporizhzhia.
But new evidence has
come to light suggesting
that Putin?s territorial am-
bitions in Ukraine go well
beyond those regions.
A map, spotted in the
background during a brief-
ing given by Russia?s chief
of the general staff, Valery
Gerasimov, in August,
shows the two countries
divided by a thick black
line. On the Russian side
of the line are not only the
five publicly claimed re-
gions of Ukraine but also
the territories of Odesa and
Mykolaiv.
These areas, which hug
the coastline of the Black
Sea, are of considerable
geostrategic significance.
Russian occupation of
Odesa and Mykolaiv
would go a long way to-
wards fulfilling one of
Russia?s longstanding am-
bitions: domination of the
Black Sea region.
Control of this territory
would give Russia a land
corridor to Transnistria, a
breakaway region in east-
ern Moldova with strong
pro-Russian sympathies.
The leaders of Transnistria
declared independence
from Moldova following a
civil war in the early 1990s.
In a 2006 referendum, 97%
of respondents supported
Transnistria joining Russia.
Russia currently has ap-
proximately 1,500 troops
stationed there, and the ter-
ritory has long been dis-
cussed in the west as a pos-
sible platform for a Russian
invasion of Moldova.
Like Ukraine, Moldova
was formerly part of the
Soviet Union but is now
orienting itself more to-
wards western Europe and
is currently seeking EU
membership.
In addition to putting
Russia in a strong position
to exert pressure on Mol-
dova, a more significant
Russian presence in the
Black Sea would increase
Moscow?s ability to pro-
ject power in neighbouring
regions. This includes the
Mediterranean, the Middle
East and Africa.
BLACK SEA STRATEGY
The Black Sea is also a vi-
tal site for east-west trans-
port and communications.
So much so that the Euro-
pean Union announced a
Black Sea strategy in May
2025. The strategy recog-
nises the region?s signifi-
cance for different forms
of security, including its
importance for the envi-
ronment, access to energy
and other forms of trade
and economic links. The
EU plans to address these
security issues by develop-
ing mutually beneficial
partnerships with countries
in the region.
Russian control of
Ukraine?s Black Sea coast
would be disastrous for
Ukraine. It would mean
the loss of Ukraine?s naval
assets, which make exten-
sive and effective use of
maritime drones to target
Russian ships and targets
in occupied Crimea.
Being cut off from direct
access to the Black Sea
would also severely restrict
Ukraine?s ability to export
agricultural produce, an
important source of income
for an economy that has
been hit hard by the war.
Re-establishing and ex-
panding Ukraine?s role as a
producer of food for the
world also forms the cen-
trepiece of Kyiv?s efforts to
build stronger relationships
with Africa and other de-
veloping regions.
PUTIN?S HUNGER FOR
?NOVOROSSIYA?
In addition to its strategic
importance, these regions
along Ukraine?s Black Sea
coast also have special his-
torical and symbolic sig-
nificance for Putin?s Rus-
sia. Putin himself has de-
scribed Odesa as a ?Rus-
sian city? and claimed that
the entire coastal area
rightfully belongs to Rus-
sia as spoils of its war with
Turkey in the 18th century.
The Black Sea coast also
plays an important role in
Putin?s use of Russian im-
perial history to justify his
war against Ukraine. Em-
press Catherine the Great
significantly expanded the
Russian empire into south-
ern Ukraine and Crimea.
For more than a decade,
Putin has presented his own
actions in Ukraine as a con-
tinuation of Catherine?s
legacy in increasing the ter-
ritory controlled by Russia.
An important example of
this practice came in April
2014, just weeks after Rus-
sia?s annexation of Crimea,
when Putin used the phrase
?Novorossiya? on Russian
television. This is a term
dating from Catherine the
Great?s reign that refers to
a large part of southern
Ukraine, including Crimea.
By invoking this historical
term, Putin was signalling
his intention to follow in
the footsteps of the 18th
century ruler and claim
these lands for Russia.
In 2014, Moscow not
only made a rhetorical
claim on the city of Odesa
and its surrounding region
? it took active steps to
turn that claim into reality.
In the spring of that year,
Russia used disinforma-
tion to persuade local peo-
ple in eastern parts of
Ukraine that the govern-
ment in Kyiv did not have
their best interests at heart
and even posed a danger to
them. At the same time,
Russia provided money,
weapons and training to lo-
cal militant groups looking
to stir up trouble.
These efforts were not
limited to areas of the Don-
bas region, where they met
with some success. They
were also attempted in Ode-
sa, where they were rebuffed.
More than a decade later,
a map on the walls of Rus-
sia?s ministry of defence
showing Odesa region as
part of Russia demonstrates
that Moscow has not aban-
doned its ambition to gather
up lands that were once part
of the Russian empire. As
Kyiv?s European allies de-
bate the extent of their in-
volvement in providing se-
curity guarantees for
Ukraine, there are still plen-
ty of unanswered questions
about the precise nature of
the reassurance force being
planned by the ?coalition of
the willing?.
But there is no question
about the need for Ukraine?s
international supporters to
provide Kyiv with the
strongest possible security
guarantees.
Source: The Conversation
TOP
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
Reshape yourself through
the power of your will; never
let yourself be degraded by
self-will.
BHAGAVAD GITA
IMPERIAL
AMBITIONS
More than a decade
later, a map on the walls
of Russia?s ministry of
defence showing Odesa
region as part of Russia
demonstrates that Mos-
cow has not abandoned
its ambition to gather up
lands that were once part
of the Russian empire.
As Kyiv?s European allies
debate the extent of their
involvement in providing
security guarantees for
Ukraine, there are still
plenty of unanswered
questions about the pre-
cise nature of the reassur-
ance force being planned
by the ?coalition of the
willing?.But there is no
question about the need
for Ukraine?s international
supporters to provide Kyiv
with the strongest possi-
ble security guarantees
RUSSIA HAS PROVIDED FRESH
EVIDENCE OF ITS TERRITORIAL
AMBITIONS IN UKRAINE
Russia is maintaining its demand that any peace deal
should involve Ukraine ceding the regions it has
occupied or part occupied: Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk,
Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. But new evidence has
come to light suggesting that Putin?s territorial
ambitions in Ukraine go well beyond those regions.A
map, spotted in the background during a briefing
given by Russia?s chief of the general staff, in August,
shows the two countries divided by a thick black line
IN-DEPTH
CONGRESS SCION?S
INDIFFERENCE
TOWARDS PEOPLE
NEPAL IN TURMOIL
OVER CORRUPTION
t a time when Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
are reeling under the fury of torrential rains,
landslides and swollen rivers, the absence of
Rahul Gandhi from the scene has raised serious ques-
tions. Punjab is governed by the AAP, an ally in the
INDIA bloc, while Himachal is ruled by the Congress
itself. The expectation was that Gandhi, who posi-
tions himself as the foremost challenger to the Modi
government, would stand by the people in this hour
of crisis, lending both moral strength and political
direction. Instead, his sojourn in Malaysia betrays a
disturbing indifference. Natural disasters demand a
show of solidarity from national leaders, more so
when their own party is directly responsible for gov-
ernance in the affected states. While Chief Ministers
and local administrations struggle to cope with the
devastation, the Congress?s most visible face appears
disengaged. Politics cannot be divorced from com-
passion. By ignoring the plight of the distressed, Ra-
hul Gandhi risks appearing callous and undermines
the credibility of the opposition.
A
epal is witnessing a remarkable generational
churning. The government?s decision to ban
26 social media platforms, including Face-
book, X, WhatsApp and YouTube, has triggered mas-
sive violent protests led by young citizens. The gov-
ernment has responded by issuing shoot at sight or-
der. The ostensible reason?that these global plat-
forms have failed to register with the Ministry of
Communication and Information Technology?
sounds less like regulation and more like an attempt
to muzzle voices.
Like the youth elsewhere, for Nepal?s Generation Z
social media is not merely entertainment. It is their
public square, classroom, newsroom and marketplace.
Denying them access
amounts to curtailing
their freedom of ex-
pression, their right to
connect, and their
ability to scrutinise
authority. That the
protests are also di-
rected against en-
trenched corruption
and nepotism shows a
deeper frustration
with governance. The
younger generation
sees the political elite
as self-serving and
disconnected from
their aspirations.
Nepal has a youth-
ful population; near-
ly 40% of its citizens
are under 25. This demographic dividend can become
a political liability if their anger hardens into aliena-
tion. Instead of banning platforms and provoking
unrest, the government should explore constructive
regulation, ensuring accountability from tech giants
without stifling dissent. Equally, it must respond with
seriousness to the young protesters? demand for
cleaner governance.
The political class in Kathmandu must not underes-
timate this movement. The protests may appear spon-
taneous, but they reflect a generational yearning for
transparency, inclusiveness and modernity. Silencing
young voices will only deepen the trust deficit between
state and society. Nepal?s leaders need to listen, engage
and reform, rather than rule through restrictions.
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The political class in
Kathmandu must not
underestimate this
movement. The
protests may appear
spontaneous, but
they reflect a
generational
yearning for
transparency,
inclusiveness and
modernity
A
Remembering Bhupen
Hazarika Ji on his birth
anniversary. As we begin his
birth centenary celebrations, penned
a few thoughts on his life and music
and how it inspired millions.
Narendra Modi
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An order has been issued to conduct
a survey of those farmers within Uttar
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PM Modi to visit flood-hit
Himachal & Punjab today
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi will be the first vot-
er to cast his vote in the
Vice Presidential Elec-
tions on Tuesday. PM
Modi will cast his vote
along with Punjab and
Haryana MPs, sources
said on Monday.
Union Minister Kiren
Rijiju, Ram Mohan
Naidu and Shiv Sena MP
Shrikant Shinde have
been appointed as elec-
tion agents for the Vice
Presidential polls.
Meanwhile, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
will host a dinner for Na-
tional Democratic Alli-
ance (NDA) MPs on Sep-
tember 8, a day before the
Vice-Presidential election
on September 9, according
to a senior NDA leader.
According to a senior
NDA leader, ?PM Modi
will host a dinner for
NDA MPs on the eve of
the vice-presidential elec-
tion. Such interactions
have always proven fruit-
ful in strengthening unity
and nurturing bonds with-
in the alliance.?
The leader further add-
ed, ?While our candidate,
CP Radhakrishnan, en-
joys the full support of all
NDA partners, the dinner
will help ensure com-
plete coordination and
unity among MPs during
the voting.?
PM Modi to cast first vote in
Vice Presidential elections
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi will visit Himachal
Pradesh and Punjab on
Tuesday to review the
flood related situation.
He will undertake an
aerial survey of the flood
and landslide-hit areas in
Himachal Pradesh.
At around 1:30 PM, he
will reach Kangra,
Himachal Pradesh, where
he will meet officials and
chair a high-level review
meeting on the situation.
PM will also meet the
flood affected persons
and NDRF, SDRF and
Aapda Mitra Team in
Kangra. Then, PM will
conduct an aerial survey
of the flood affected areas
in Punjab around 3pm.
He will arrive at Gur-
daspur around 4:15 PM,
where he will hold dis-
cussions with senior of-
ficials and chair a review
meeting on the ground
situation.
He will also interact
with flood affected per-
sons as well as NDRF,
SDRF and Aapda Mitra
Team in Gurdaspur.
PM?s direct review is
aimed at closely moni-
toring relief and reha-
bilitation efforts to sup-
port the people of the
two states during this
difficult time.
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MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FROM OPPOSITION CAMP MEET TO DISPLAY
UNITY, SOLIDARITY ON EVE OF VICE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Leaders of the opposition INDIA
bloc held a meeting in the Parlia-
ment complex on Monday in
a show of unity on the eve of the vice
presidential election, and urged MPs to
listen to their inner conscience and vote
independently in this ?ideological battle?.
The MPs were told not to let their vote go
to waste in the September 9 vice presi-
dential poll and were informed about the
procedure of casting votes, while exuding
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nothing to chance. Sources said the op-
position MPs were urged to listen to their
?inner conscience? before casting their
votes. The last vice-presidential polls saw
some votes declared invalid. The parlia-
mentarians also took part in a mock poll
for Tuesday?s election. Opposition MPs
were told to only mark preference ?1? in
their ballot and not mark anyone as their
second preference on the ballot paper.
The second preference votes are counted
only in case there is a tie.
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Union Minister of Com-
merce and Industry Piyush
Goyal on Monday said
that India will become one
of the world?s top three
economies with a size of
$30 trillion in the coming
two to two-and-a-half
years, highlighting the
country?s rapid economic
progress in recent years.
The Commerce and In-
dustry minister highlighted
India?s journey from being
one of the weakest econo
-
mies a decade ago to now
standing among the top five.
India to become
$30 trn economy
by 2047: Goyal
ZERO-RATING VS EXEMPTION
Why India?s health insurance GST policy needs a strategic rethink
ndia is at a critical
juncture in health-
care policy. With
over 40 million citizens
lacking adequate health in-
surance, the government?s
proposal to reduce GST on
premiums from 18% has
sparked intense debate.
The real issue isn?t whether
to reduce GST, but how.
The choice between
exemption and zero-rat-
ing holds the key to de-
termining if the policy
will make healthcare af-
fordable or inadvertently
more costly.
UNDERSTANDING INDIA?S
HEALTHCARE REALITY
India relies heavily on
private providers?han-
dling 60?80% of outpa-
tient visits and 40?60%
of inpatient care. Insur-
ance is thus a necessity,
not a luxury.
Yet, coverage remains
deeply unequal. Less
educated, rural, and mar-
ginalized populations
are least likely to be in-
sured, while wealthier
groups enjoy better ac-
cess. Even schemes like
PMJAY, though ambi-
tious, fall short with lim-
ited coverage and exclu-
sions, leaving millions
exposed to high out-of-
pocket costs.
THE INSURANCE
MIGRATION
The market is shifting
from individual to group
insurance. Retail health
insurance grew modestly
from Rs18,530 crore to
Rs20,036 crore in 2024?
25, while group health in-
surance jumped from
Rs46,478 crore to
Rs50,742 crore, now com-
manding over 51% share.
Group plans offer lower
costs through risk pooling
but tie access to formal
employment, excluding
informal sector workers?
a serious challenge in In-
dia?s labor market.
THE GST DILEMMA:
EXEMPTION VS
ZERO-RATING
The Exemption Trap: Ex-
empting health insurance
from GST sounds benefi-
cial, but it blocks insurers
from claiming input tax
credits on costs like rent,
technology, and marketing.
These unrecoverable
expenses are passed on to
consumers, raising pre-
miums.
THE ZERO-RATING
SOLUTION
Zero-rating, on the other
hand, keeps insurance
tax-free for consumers
while allowing compa-
nies to claim input credits.
This lowers operation-
al costs, enabling insur-
ers to offer genuinely
cheaper premiums.
GLOBAL BEST
PRACTICE
Countries like Singapore
and Australia zero-rate es-
sential healthcare services,
enabling cost savings and
wider access. Many EU
nations allow input deduc-
tions even under VAT ex-
emption, ensuring com-
petitive, affordable insur-
ance markets.
TIME FOR
STRATEGIC ACTION
India must choose zero-
rating with full input
credits over exemption.
Yet tax reform alone is
insufficient?it must be
paired with subsidies for
the poor, rural outreach,
product innovation, and
digital infrastructure.
With nearly 900 mil-
lion lacking adequate
coverage, bold and com-
prehensive reform is es-
sential.
The real question at
the moment is not wheth-
er India can afford zero-
rating, but whether it can
afford not to.
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Himja Dave
The writer is
Editor-in-Chief, IJAL Blog
IN MAJOR RESHUFFLE, 28 IPS OFFICERS TRANSFERRED
IN UTTAR PRADESH; KEY POSTINGS ANNOUNCED
Dr. Ahtesham Siddiqui
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In a major reshuffle in the
Uttar Pradesh Police De-
partment, the state gov-
ernment has transferred
28 IPS officers, appoint-
ing them to new positions
across the state. The
transfers include several
senior-level postings,
with a focus on strength-
ening law and order, traf-
fic management, women
and child security, as well
as intelligence and rail-
way policing.
Among the prominent
changes, IPS Rajeev Sab-
harwal, who has been pro-
moted from ADG to DG
rank, has been appointed
as DG PTC Moradabad.
To tackle the deteriorating
traffic situation in the state
capital, the government
has entrusted IPS Satish
Ganesh with the responsi-
bility of ADG Traffic.
Known for his ground-
level approach, Ganesh is
expected to bring signifi-
cant improvement in Luc-
know?s traffic manage-
ment.
In other key postings,
IPS Modak Rajesh has
been made IG GRP (Rail-
ways), while IPS
Satyanarayan has been
appointed as ADG ACO.
IPS Subhash Chandra
Dubey will now serve as
IG Women & Child Se-
curity, and IPS Anees
Ansari has been posted as
DIG PAC Lucknow.
ADDITIONAL NOTABLE APPOINTMENTS INCLUDE
l IPS DEV RANJAN
as DGI Establishment
l IPS DR. MINAKSHI KATYAYAN
as Commandant, 34th PAC Battalion,
Varanasi
l IPS SARVANAND CHANDRA YADAV
as SP SSF
l IPS PANKAJ KUMAR PANDEY
as SP PAC Headquarters
l IPS MAHENDRA PAL SINGH
as Commandant, SSF Saharanpur
l IPS SHUBHAM PATEL
as SP Technical Services, Lucknow
l IPS MANOJ KUMAR AWASTHI
as Commandant, 12th PAC, Fatehpur
l IPS ASHOK KUMAR
as SP UP Power Corporation
l IPS SUNDERKANT MEENA
as SP Intelligence, Kanpur Nagar
l IPS ROHAN JHA
as ASP Cyber Crime, Lucknow
l IPS NIHARIKA SHARMA
as Commandant, 26th PAC, Gorakhpur
l IPS SANJEEV KUMAR BAJPAI
as Commandant, PAC Etah
l IPS ANIL KUMAR
as Principal, PTS Gorakhpur
l IPS BRAJESH GAUTAM
as SP Crime, DGP Headquarters
l IPS OM PRAKASH SINGH
as SP Logistics, DGP Headquarters
l IPS OM PRAKASH (II)
as SP Law & Order, DGP Headquarters
l IPS AZIZUL HAQUE
to Police Headquarters
l IPS VINAY KUMAR SINGH
as SP ATS
l IPS ASHOK KUMAR
as SP Police Recruitment Board
l IPS SANJAY RAI
as SP Intelligence, Ayodhya
l IPS ANAND KUMAR (II)
as SP Intelligence, Bareilly
l IPS SANJAY KUMAR (II) as SP
Intelligence, Gorakhpur
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Govt keeping ?good watch?
on exchange rates: FM Sitha
PTI
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Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman has said that
the government is keeping
a ?good watch? on ex-
change rates, stressing that
besides rupee several other
currencies have depreci-
ated against the US dollar.
?The rupee slide is
largely against the dollar,
not against any other cur-
rencies. That?s also be-
cause of the way globally,
the dollar has strength-
ened,? she said when asked
if the slide of rupee against
greenback is a concern.
?This is not the case
only with rupee versus dol-
lar, it?s the case with many
other currencies versus the
dollar. So we are keeping a
good watch on this,? she
told PTI in an interview.
The rupee plummeted
to a record low and closed
at 88.27 against dollar af-
ter touching an intra-day
low of 88.38 on Friday.
The fall came amid con-
cerns over US tariffs,
while intervention by the
Reserve Bank of India
through state-run banks
helped limit further losses.
The steep tariff of 50
per cent imposed by the
US on Indian goods took
effect on August 27. The
tariffs - among the highest
in the world - include a 25
per cent penalty for buying
crude oil from Russia.
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Investigating the impact of coin toss on match outcomes in the IPL
he Indian Pre-
mier League
(IPL) is one of
the world?s most competi-
tive sporting tournaments,
where even minor advan-
tages can sway results. A
frequently debated aspect
among fans and analysts
is the role of the coin toss
in determining match out-
comes. This study investi-
gates whether winning the
toss provides a statistical-
ly significant edge in IPL
matches, while also ex-
ploring potential techno-
logical solutions to en-
hance fairness.
Research Question and
Methodology
The research focused on
the central question: Does
the coin toss significantly
influence the probability
of winning an IPL match?
To test this, match data
from 40 IPL games was
analyzed using statistical
methods. Two key tech-
niques were employed:
1. Chi-Square Test of In-
dependence ? to evalu-
ate whether toss out-
comes and match re-
sults are dependent.
2. Two-Proportion Z-Test
? to compare the pro-
portion of wins be-
tween toss winners and
toss losers.
The dataset included
team names, toss results,
and match winners. Findings
The Chi-Square Test re-
vealed a p-value above
0.05, indicating that toss
outcome and match re-
sults were statistically
independent in the sam-
ple considered. Similar-
ly, the Z-Test showed no
significant difference
between the winning
proportions of teams that
won the toss and those
that did not. In other
words, winning the toss
does not guarantee vic-
tory, at least in the short
dataset analyzed.
However, exploratory
analysis suggested situ-
ational nuances. Factors
such as venue, weather
(e.g., dew factor), and
batting conditions often
mediate the toss?s influ-
ence. For example,
matches in coastal or hu-
mid venues sometimes
favored the team bowl-
ing second, as wet condi-
tions affected grip. While
not statistically signifi-
cant in this study, these
contextual factors hint at
deeper patterns that
could be explored with
larger datasets and ad-
vanced models such as
logistic regression or
machine learning classi-
fiers.
Broader Implications
Although the data sug-
gests that the toss alone
does not decide match
outcomes, its perceived
unfairness continues to
fuel debate among play-
ers and fans. The study
therefore considers how
data science and technol-
ogy can reduce the psy-
chological or practical
imbalance caused by ran-
dom chance. Potential
solutions include:
l Blockchain-based
transparent toss sys-
tems, ensuring trust in
the process.
l AR/VR-enabled deci-
sion reviews, which
could simulate neutral
conditions in case of
disputes.
l Data-driven scheduling
models, minimizing
venue/weather biases
by algorithmically bal-
ancing day/night
games.
Conclusion
This research provides
evidence that the toss?s
role in IPL outcomes may
be overstated, but also
highlights how small ran-
dom events influence per-
ceptions of fairness in
sport. Beyond cricket, this
reflects broader themes in
data science?understand-
ing randomness, identify-
ing hidden biases, and ap-
plying technology to cre-
ate equitable systems.
The project uses statis-
tical tools to test sporting
myths, suggesting real-
world innovations and
deeper studies. It shows
how data science moves
from theory to practice,
designing fairer societal
systems.
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The world is seeking a
stable and predictable
environment for trade
and investment and eco-
nomic practices should
be fair, transparent and
to everyone?s benefit,
External Affairs Minis-
ter S Jaishankar said on
Monday, amid increas-
ing global concerns
over Washington?s tariff
tussle.
In an address at a vir-
tual BRICS summit, the
external affairs minister
said India strongly be-
lieves that the founda-
tional principles such as
open, fair, transparent
and non-discriminatory
approach of the interna-
tional trading system
must be protected.
Jaishankar represent-
ed Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi at the sum-
mit that saw participa-
tion of Chinese President
Xi Jinping, Russian
President Vladimir Putin
and several other leaders
of the grouping.
The summit was con-
vened by Brazilian Pres-
ident Luiz Inacio Lula da
Silva to discuss trade
disruptions triggered by
Washington?s policies on
trade and tariff.
?The world as a col-
lective is seeking a stable
and predictable environ-
ment for trade and in-
vestment. At the same
time, it is imperative that
economic practices are
fair, transparent and to
everyone?s benefit,?
Jaishankar said.
?When there are mul-
tiple disruptions, our ob-
jective should be to
proof it against such
shocks. That means cre-
ating more resilient, reli-
able, redundant and
shorter supply chains,?
he said. Jaishankar said
the world requires ?con-
structive and coopera-
tive? approaches to pro-
mote trade that is sus-
tainable.
The EAM said the
BRICS itself can set an
example by reviewing
trade flows among its
member states.
Economic practices must be fair, transparent: India at BRICS
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skipped the upcoming BRICS Trade Sum-
mit, while Chinese President Xi Jinping
and Russian leader Vladimir Putin came together
once again, albeit virtually, to discuss US trade
policy. The group was dubbed ?anti-American? by
US President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported.
India?s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
represented the country at the virtual summit. The
meeting is convened by this year?s host country,
Brazil?s President Lula da Silva, discussed tariffs
imposed by the US and the need for a multilateral
world order amidst the changing global political and
economic landscape, according to a report. China?s
Prez Xi delivered an important speech at the sum-
mit that took place just days after Beijing summit.
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Describing India and
China as ?drivers of
Asia?s growth?, a senior
Singaporean minister on
Monday said the Asso-
ciation of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN)
gain when New Delhi
and Beijing engage.
?ASEAN is a platform
where both giants (India
and China) can connect
with the wider region,?
Minister of State for
Trade and Industry Alvin
Tan said at a forum here
on the recent China-India
initiative to re-connect.
?Alongside ASEAN,
they are drivers of Asia?s
growth,? he asserted.
ASEAN a regional or-
ganisation set up to pro-
mote economic growth,
social progress, and re-
gional peace and stabili-
ty. The 10-member bloc
comprises Brunei, Cam-
bodia, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, the
Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand, and Vietnam.
Tan noted that ASEAN
offers a thriving market,
stability and opportunity
for trade and coopera-
tion. He was speaking at
the forum titled ?China
and India.
ASEAN BENEFITS WHEN CHINA,
INDIA ENGAGE: SINGAPORE MIN
Yuvraj
Khanna
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CHINA?S EXPORT GROWTH SLOWS IN AUGUST
AS US TARIFFS AND TRADE TENSIONS BITE
GLOBAL SHARES RISE AFTER JAPAN?S PRIME
MINISTER ANNOUNCES PLAN TO RESIGN
Beijing: China?s
exports grew
last month but
at a slower pace than in
recent months, the coun-
try?s customs agency said
Monday. Exports reached
$321.8 billion in August, a
4.4% increase compared
to the same month last
year. That was down
from a 7.2% jump in
July. Meanwhile, imports
totalled $219.5 billion, a
1.8% rise. China?s large
trade surplus has become
a contentious issue with
major trading partners
including the US and the
European Union. Low-
priced Chinese imports
are a boon for consumers
but can lead to job cuts in
manufacturing.
Tokyo: Global
shares mostly
rose with Japan?s
benchmark jump-
ing higher in Monday
morning trading, despite
the looming political
uncertainty after Prime
Minister Shigeru Ishiba
announced last night
that he plans to resign.
France?s CAC 40 edged
up nearly 0.2 per cent in
early trading to 7,688.69,
while Germany?s DAX
rose 0.6 per cent to
23,742.28. Britain?s FTSE
100 added 0.2 per cent
to 9,224.85. US shares
were set to drift higher
with Dow futures up 0.2
per cent at 45,530.00.
S&P 500 futures rose 0.2
per cent to 6,504.50.
?MORE SANCTIONS
COULD HURT RUSSIA?S
OIL ECONOMY?
New York: US
Treasury Secretary
Scott Bessent on
Sunday said that the Rus-
sian economy will ?collapse?
if Washington and the
European Union impose
more secondary sanctions
on countries that buy crude
oil from Moscow. Bessent,
in an interview, said that
Prez Trump and VP J D
Vance had a very produc-
tive call with President of
the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen, who
followed up with a call with
him on Friday.
?TARIFFS ON COUNTRIES
TRADING WITH RUSSIA
JUSTIFIED?
New York/Wash-
ington: Ukraine?s
President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy has said that it
is the ?right idea? to impose
tariffs on all those countries
that are making deals with
Russia, without naming
India. ?I think the idea to put
tariffs on the countries who
continue to make deals
with Russia?. I think this is
right idea,? Zelenskyy said
in his recent interview aired
on TV on Sunday. India
described the US action
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US President Donald
Trump on Sunday said he
is ready to impose the
?second phase? of sanc-
tions against Russia.
?Yeah, I am,? Trump
said outside the White
House in response to a
question if he was pre-
pared to impose addition-
al sanctions on Russia.
Trump?s comment
came shortly after US
Treasury Secretary Scott
Bessent said that the Rus-
sian economy will ?col-
lapse? if Washington and
the European Union im-
pose more secondary
sanctions on countries
that buy crude oil from
Moscow.
Bessent, in an inter-
view to NBC News, said
that President Trump
and Vice President J D
Vance had a very pro-
ductive call with Presi-
dent of the European
Commission Ursula von
der Leyen, who followed
up with a call with him
on Friday.
Trump says ready to
impose ?second phase?
of sanctions on Russia
PTI
&RORPER
Sri Lanka on Monday op-
posed international inter-
vention on its human
rights situation at the
United Nations Human
Rights Council (UNHRC)
in Geneva, asserting that
such actions undermine
ongoing domestic efforts
to ensure justice and rec-
onciliation.
The 60th regular ses-
sion of UNHRC, session,
which opened in Geneva
on Monday, will review
reports and oral updates
on several countries, in-
cluding Myanmar, Sri
Lanka, Afghanistan, Su-
dan, Palestine, and Syria.
French lawmakers oust PM
Bayrou, triggering political crisisShubham Poonia: The
?Kohinoor of Rajasthan?
Sri Lanka backs
domestic justice
over international
Agencies
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French lawmakers voted
Monday to remove Prime
Minister Fran?ois Bay-
rou, plunging France into
a fresh political crisis
amid rising economic
pressures and global ten-
sions. The no-confidence
motion saw 364 MPs
vote against Bayrou, far
exceeding the 280 votes
required, while 194 sup-
ported him. The vote fol-
lowed Bayrou?s push to
implement a controver-
sial ?44 billion ($51 bil-
lion) savings plan, which
proposed freezing gov-
ernment spending and
eliminating two public
holidays. Bayrou, in of-
fice for only nine months,
follows predecessor
Michel Barnier, who was
ousted last December. He
is to submit his resigna-
tion to Prez Emmanuel
Macron on Tuesday. His
departure leaves Macron
facing limited options.
First India Bureau
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Shubham Poonia, a rising
footballer from Dholipal
village in Hanumangarh,
has earned selection to
the Indian Under-17
football team for an inter-
national tournament in
Sri Lanka. Currently
playing for NorthEast
United Football Club,
Shubham?s achievement
marks a proud milestone
for Rajasthan?s growing
football presence. Ra-
jasthan FA Secretary
Dilip Shekhawat praised
his rise from a rural back-
ground. Association
President Manavendra
Jasol, Women?s Wing
Chairperson Roshni Talk,
veteran players congratu-
lated him, hailing Shub-
ham as ?Kohinoor of Ra-
jasthan?; an inspiration
for young talents.
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Monday said they arrest-
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reaucrat Abu Alam Sha-
hid Khan, a prominent
critic of Muhammad Yu-
nus?s interim govern-
ment, amid a series of
detentions of dissenting
voices since the ouster of
Sheikh Hasina?s regime.
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Dhaka Police?s detective
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Culture and tradition are threads;
responsibility weaves them into unity.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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ETHICAL VALUES
Sanatan Dharma & Indian culture have blessed the world: Guv
First India Bureau
Sri Ganganagar
overnor Harib-
hau Bagade on
Monday said
education and culture
form the foundation of
values that shape respon-
sible citizens. Addressing
the ‘Shiksha Amrit Ma-
hotsav – Towards Cente-
nary’ to mark 75 years of
Shri Girdhari Lal Bihani
Sanatan Dharma Educa-
tion Trust, he highlighted
Sanatan Dharma and In-
dian culture’s global con-
tributions. Extending
greetings on Internation-
al Literacy Day, he said
literacy is a fundamental
right and stressed that
education should devel-
op intellect, values, and
character.
Guv Bagade under-
lined Hindu philosophy’s
belief in Vasudhaiva Ku-
tumbakam (the world is
one family), noting India
never attacked other na-
tions or disrespected reli-
gions. MLA and Trust
president Jaideep Bihani
honoured him.
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Shri Girdhari Lal Bihani Sanatan Dharma Shiksha Trust marking its 75th anniversary, in Sri
Gnaganangar on Monday. MLA Ganganagar and President of Shri Girdhari Lal Bihani Sanatan
Dharma Shiksha Trust, Jaideep Bihani and others were present.
G
Dinesh Kasana
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma announced
that Rajasthan, globally
renowned for spices, will
now host the Spice Con-
clave annually to provide
producers and traders a
global platform. Speak-
ing at the Rajasthan Spice
Conclave 2025 in Jaipur,
he highlighted the state’s
leading ranks in cumin,
fenugreek, fennel, cori-
ander, & carom seed pro-
duction. He emphasised
GI tagging, a new FPO
policy with 913 FPOs
registered, & 39 food
parks under develop-
ment. He inaugurated
incubation centres at
Jodhpur & Tonk,
launched the Raj-Spice
app, released brochures,
distributed cheques, &
presented awards. Virtual
projects worth Rs 226.86
cr were launched. Agri
Min Dr Kirodi Meena as-
sured farmers of ade-
quate seeds & fertilizers.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
CS Sudhansh Pant di-
rected that state and
district-level commit-
tees remain active for
effective implementa-
tion and continuous
monitoring of the Panch
Gaurav programme,
with regular reviews en-
sured at the sub-divi-
sional level. Chairing
the first meeting of the
state-level committee,
Pant reviewed district
action plans, nodal de-
partment proposals, and
budget allocations.
He urged projects be
implemented as per time-
bound plans, inter-de-
partmental coordination
strengthened, and special
outreach campaigns at
the panchayat level to
reach maximum benefi-
ciaries. Planning Depart-
ment Director Vinesh
Singhvi said Panch
Gaurav, launched on De-
cember 17, 2024 and
sanctioned with Rs 550
crore in the 2025-26
budget, aims to establish
a distinct identity for
each district, promote lo-
cal resources, and en-
hance employment. De-
tailed approvals for
crops, plants, products,
tourist spots, and sports
were granted.
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Nirmal Tiwari
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Deputy Chief Minister
Diya Kumari reached
Ajmer on Monday to re-
view the situation in
Swastik Colony, which
had been submerged after
the embankment of Boraj
Talab broke in recent
days. Before visiting the
site, she held a meeting
with senior officials at the
Circuit House to receive
detailed information and
then inspected the situa-
tion on the ground.
Local residents, who
had been struggling with
floodwater for the past
five days, narrated their
ordeal to the Deputy CM.
A large number of wom-
en shared their pain with
teary eyes. Diya Kumari
spent about one and a
half hours walking
through every lane of the
colony to assess condi-
tions and assured full
government support.
She immediately an-
nounced financial assis-
tance of Rs 1 crore and
promised to increase the
amount if required. Ear-
lier, Assembly Speaker
Vasudev Devnani had
also announced a contri-
bution of one month’s
salary along with Rs 25
lakh in aid. Meanwhile,
an administrative survey
of the affected families is
underway, and govern-
ment relief will be pro-
vided under disaster
management rules.
Deputy CM Diya Ku-
mari said, “The state
government will ensure
no such flood tragedy
occurs again and will
take all necessary meas-
ures to prevent recur-
rence while supporting
all affected families.”
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SPICES OF RAJ GAIN DISTINCT
IDENTITY THROUGH GI TAG: CM
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held every year in the state: CM Sharma
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the exhibition organised during
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EXPRESSING GRATITUDE...
Our double-
engine govt is
boosting farm
production, ensuring fair
prices, awarding GI tags
to key products for
global recognition,
strengthening FPOs via a
new policy, with 913 FPOs
already registered.
Under the
leadership of
CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma, the state govt is
fully committed to
farmers’ welfare. The
government will leave no
stone unturned in
providing fertilizers and
seeds to farmers.
BHAJAN LAL SHARMA,
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AGRICULTURE MINISTER
Implement schemes as per timeline, strengthen
departmental coordination, run special campaigns to
reach maximum beneficiaries, and ensure regular
review of finances for timely and transparent delivery.
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Qila Rai Pithora in New Delhi on Monday. Shekhawat
posted on X saying, "Delhi’s glorious history is still
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is extraordinary, with every stone narrating a tale of the
past. With the vision of 'Development along with Heritage,'
efforts are being made to ensure the preservation of this
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Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade met Union Minister
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Hinduism teaches
Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam
— the
world is one family.
India has never harmed
or belittled any religion.
Children should draw
inspiration from Swami
Vivekananda, embrace
‘As you think, so shall
you become,’ and
cultivate focus and
concentration.
HARIBHAU KISANRAO
BAGADE,
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Committees must stay active,
regular reviews vital: CS Pant
‘Govt will ensure no such
flood tragedy re-occurs’
Dy CM Diya Kumari
spent over an hour
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Bhanwar S Charan
Kota
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s visit to Kota is
being planned, potential-
ly coinciding with the
groundbreaking ceremo-
ny for the new Greenfield
Airport later this month.
The official schedule
from the PMO is yet to be
finalised. During an elec-
tion rally in Kota, the
Prime Minister had per-
sonally promised Speak-
er Om Birla the new air-
port, and Birla now hopes
that the foundation stone
for his dream project will
be laid by the PM him-
self. If all goes smoothly,
the Greenfield Airport’s
foundation is expected to
be laid in September
2025. The Cabinet Com-
mittee on Economic Af-
fairs chaired by PM
Modi on Aug 19, ap-
proved AAI’s proposal to
develop a Greenfield Air-
port at Kota-Bundi at an
estimated cost of Rs
1,507 cr .The State govt
has transferred 440.06
hectares of land for the
project, which will fea-
ture a 20,000 sqm termi-
nal (2 MPPA capacity), a
3,200m runway, seven
aircraft bays, taxiways,
ATC block, fire station,
and parking facilities.
First India Bureau
Jodhpur
RSS chief Mohan Bhag-
wat visited Lohawat on
Monday, including a one-
hour stay at Dhelana vil-
lage, meeting local intel-
lectuals and RSS work-
ers. The visit, during the
organisation’s centenary
celebrations, generated
excitement among cad-
res. Under heightened
security, he also attended
regular branch activities
and discussed organisa-
tional matters with of-
fice-bearers, reviewing
key issues from the three-
day All India Coordina-
tion Committee meeting
and state-level responsi-
bilities. The visit high-
lighted RSS’s focus on
organisational coordina-
tion, field engagement,
and strengthening ties
with local cadres.
Bhagwat engages RSS
workers in Lohawat
HOSABALE’S HEALTH
STABLE AFTER CHECK
UP AT AIIMS JODHPUR
Jodhpur: RSS
Sarkaryavah Datta-
treya Hosabale was
admitted to AIIMS Jodhpur
on Monday with elevated
blood pressure, and his
condition is reported stable,
sources said. Hosabale, the
second-highest RSS leader
after Mohan Bhagwat, was
in Jodhpur for three-day All
India Coordination Meeting
held from September 5–7,
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from 32 organisations. RSS
Prachar Pramukh Sunil
Ambekar shared Sangh’s
centenary, education, and
social vision at Lalsagar.
With Om Birla’s
efforts, PM likely
to inaugurate
Kota Airport
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9. JAIPUR, TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
RAJASTHAN WOMEN SHINE!
he grand event “Ramni – The Women
of Rajasthan 2025 (Season 3)” was
held on Sunday at Hotel Shri Vilas, Vaishali
Nagar, celebrating women’s talent and
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hen history, heritage and
haute couture converge, the
result is nothing short of
spectacular. The iconic
Jaigarh Fort witnessed an
evening of grandeur as two extraordinary
celebrations unfolded—‘Evok 2025’, In-
dia’s premier event entrepreneurship
showcase by the Association of Event En-
trepreneurs (AEE), and ‘Fifteen Chap-
ters’, the landmark 15-year anniversary
show of menswear label PKIN by design-
ers Pankajh Kothari and Reema Kothari.
Earlier in the day, Jaipur Marriott Hotel
came alive with the second day of Evok
2025. More than 70 pavilions brought to-
gether leading entrepreneurs, wedding
planners, MICE specialists, hospitality
executives and creative solution providers
from across India, including Gujarat, Ut-
tar Pradesh, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
With trends spanning décor, fashion, tech-
nology, and luxury hospitality, the show-
case highlighted innovation and collabo-
ration in the global event industry. Samir
Babel, President of AEE, remarked, “Ra-
jasthan, with its majestic forts and palaces,
has always symbolized grandeur. Through
Evok, we aim to showcase how this
heritage can be reimagined for glob-
al destination weddings and land-
mark events.” AEE Secretary Rajesh
Jain added, “The platform unites the
best minds of the industry while
strengthening Jaipur’s position as
a preferred events destination.”
As dusk descended, the spot-
light shifted to Fifteen Chapters by
PKIN, where fashion became story-
telling in motion. From crisp casual
shirts to regal bandhgalas, from con-
temporary jackets to heirloom sher-
wanis, each ensemble represented a
milestone in the label’s 15-year jour-
ney of craftsmanship. The brilliance
was amplified by Amrapali Tribe, the
official jewelry partner, whose time-
less creations adorned the runway. The
evening’s flawless execution was the
result of collaboration: Evogue steered
the event, Style N Scissors perfected
makeup and hair, Pujan Kapoor Sharma
directed backstage with support from the
Max School of Design, and the grand
showcase was masterfully choreographed
by Abhimanyu Tomar.
The illuminated ramp within Jaigarh’s
regal courtyard transformed the fort into
a living canvas of art, culture and fash-
ion. As heritage walls echoed with mod-
ern elegance, the evening not only cele-
brated PKIN’s 15 glorious years but also
positioned Rajasthan at the forefront of
global fashion and event tourism. With
Evok 2025 set to conclude on 7 Septem-
ber with a grand farewell ceremony,
Jaipur continues to prove that it is not
just a city of history but a stage for
timeless experiences.
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10. B’day Greetings
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Jagdeesh
Chandra,
the re-
vered me-
dia icon
and guiding force in In-
dian journalism, cele-
brated his 76th birthday
in Jaipur with immense
warmth and grandeur on
Sunday. From the early
hours of the day, heart-
felt wishes poured in
from across the nation,
reflecting the
widespread ad-
miration and
respect he commands.
Family, friends, col-
leagues, political lead-
ers, industry stalwarts
and media professionals
reached his residence
and office to extend their
blessings, prayers, and
greetings for a long,
healthy and fulfilling
life.
The atmosphere was
filled with affection as
countless well-wishers
shared their admiration
for Dr Chandra’s re-
markable journey —
from his visionary lead-
ership in media to his
invaluable contribution
in shaping public dis-
course. Messages kept
flowing in throughout
the day, resonating with
gratitude for his tower-
ing presence in the field
of journalism.
City First, which has
always highlighted the
milestones of this cele-
brated media personali-
ty, captured special
glimpses of the day —
showcasing the outpour
of love, goodwill and
admiration that sur-
rounded him. Surround-
ed by family, friends and
colleagues who hold him
in the highest regard, Dr
Chandra expressed
heartfelt gratitude to all
who made his day truly
special. His birthday cel-
ebrations stood as a tes-
timony to the indelible
mark he continues to
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11. Marudhar Oswal Samaj hosted
a grand ceremony at SS Jain
Subodh PG College to celebrate
the Paryushan festival with
devotion and cultural fervour.
The program commenced
with a lamp-lighting ritual, creating a spiritual ambiance. Chief Guest Sanjiv Jain of
Gyanjee Caterers, Special Guest Dr Swati Jain, Principal of SS Jain Subodh PG Mahila
Mahavidyalaya, and senior member Hemant Jain, former District Judge, graced the
occasion. A felicitation ceremony honored ascetics and children for their penance.
Distinguished attendees included DR Mehta, Patron of BMVSS, Judge Ganpat Singh
Singhvi, former Ambassador Satish Mehta, and other dignitaries.
We The Women’s
Foundation, in
collaboration with
HCG Cancer Hospital,
organised a Cancer
Screening Workshop
on Saturday at Night
Jar Reloaded, MI Road, themed “Rainbow – Celebrating Hope, Strength & Resilience.”
The session focused on early detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer,
combining expert guidance with engaging games and quizzes.
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elebrating a re-
markable mile-
stone, Dr
Jagdeesh Chan-
dra turned 76 on September
7, and the Bharat24: Vision
of New India Noida office
commemorated the occasion
with a grand celebration on
Monday. The entire team
came together to honour his
leadership, vision, and out-
standing contribution to
journalism and media.
The celebration was
marked with a cake-cutting
ceremony, heartfelt wishes,
and cheerful camaraderie,
reflecting the admiration
and deep respect the team
holds for him. Joining the
celebrations were News
Director Syed Umar, Po-
litical Editor Aditi Nagar,
senior anchors, and team
members including Palak
Prakash, Akanksha Tomar,
Ranjana Rawat, Pooja Ya-
dav, Anu Shridhar, Akh-
ilesh Verma, Poornima
Mishra, Preeti Negi, Shaan
Nanda, Amit Suman, along
with others.
Addressing the gather-
ing, Dr Chandra expressed
his heartfelt gratitude, ap-
preciating the dedication
and energy of his young
team. He remarked that
their commitment and hard
work make Bharat24 a dy-
namic voice of New India,
adding that he feels im-
mensely proud to lead such
a spirited family.
The hall echoed with
cheers as colleagues, led by
Syed Umar, wished him suc-
cess, good health, and long
life. The joyous celebration
stood as a true reflection of
the love and admiration that
surround the media icon.
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BHARAT24 CELEBRATES IT'S GUIDING FORCE
Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted on Sunday by Abhishek Dubey,
Special Correspondent, Bharat24, who extended warm wishes on
his birthday. A day later, on 8 September, as Abhishek celebrated
his own birthday, Dr Chandra in turn greeted and blessed him with
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mutual respect and affection within the Bharat24 family. Also
present to share the joyous moment were Priya Raj, Poornima
Mishra, Amit Ojha, Syed Umar, Aditi Nagar, Sandeep Mishra, Shaan
Nanda, Anjani Kumar Singh, Anu Shridhar, Akanksha Tomar and
Varun Jain, adding to the warmth of the celebrations.
GREETINGS!
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Gaurav
Gautam, Director of Business Development at
Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi, during a special
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On the occasion of Dr Chandra’s 76th birthday,
Gaurav Gautam visited to personally extend his
warm wishes and appreciation. The interaction
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conveyed heartfelt greetings for Dr Chandra’s
good health, long life and continued success.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Dimple Sharma
of the First India Family as she reached the former’s
residence on Monday to congratulate him on the
occasion of his birthday, which was on September
7. During the meet and greet, Dimple also sought Dr
Chandra’s blessings while marking the completion of
four successful years with First India News under his
mentorship.
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n a profoundly
inspiring and
emotionally
resonant epi-
sode of Diaries
by Vartika, host Vartika Jain
engaged in an intimate and
thought-provoking dialogue
with Noor Shekhawat, a pio-
neering trans woman, Youth
Icon for the Election Com-
mission of India, and an influ-
ential member of the State
Police Headquarters Cell.
The episode offered a rare
glimpse into Noor’s extraor-
dinary journey of resilience,
self-discovery, and empower-
ment. Noor candidly recount-
ed the adversities she encoun-
tered while growing up and
elaborated on her decision to
leave home after completing
school. “I left not because I
was defeated by life, but be-
cause I chose to live it on my
own terms,” she reflected.
Addressing the relentless bul-
lying and social alienation
she faced, she remarked,
“People judged me before
they had the opportunity to
understand who I truly am.”
She expressed heartfelt grati-
tude toward First India News
and its Managing Editor,
Pawan Arora. “Their unwa-
vering support amplified my
voice and enabled it to reach
millions. Without their plat-
form, sharing my story would
have been far more
formidable.”
The discussion also high-
lighted Noor’s perspective on
gender-affirming surgery,
which she described as a
deeply personal decision
rooted in self-acceptance
rather than societal approval.
She further stressed the im-
portance of distinguishing
sexuality from gender iden-
tity to foster empathy and un-
derstanding.
This episode serves as a
compelling testament to cour-
age, perseverance, and self-
acceptance. Scan and down-
load the First India Plus OTT
app to explore more such
transformative stories that in-
spire empathy, inclusivity and
meaningful connections.
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Dr Jagdeesh
Chandra
was warmly
greeted by
Supermodel
Samiksha
Sambyal,
First Runner-
up, Miss
India Glam
2025, during
a courtesy
visit at the
former’s
residence on
Monday.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was warmly greeted by Pawan Tank, Founder &
Director of Miss & Mrs India Glam, along with Heena Namwani, Khwahish
Saini, Sheetal Vishwakarma, Kanchan Rajpurohit, Muskan Vijay, Anu
Choudhary, and Somya Sharma during a courtesy visit to the former’s
residence on Saturday. During the meeting, Dr Chandra unveiled the
poster of The three-day SKJ Jewellers Dandiya Maharas 2025 and was
also invited to grace the event as the Chief Guest. The event is scheduled
to take place from September 29 to October 1, 2025, at the Janki
Paradise, Gandhi Path, Vaishali Nagar, daily from 5 PM to 10 PM.
The poster for the upcoming cultural function organised by Rajasthan
Raso Dhundhad Sangh and associated organizations was recently
unveiled at the International School in Tilak Nagar. The event was
attended by Kaushal Soni, Umesh Soni, Rohit Maheshwari, Ashish
Mantri, Vaibhav Somani, Sumit Tiwari, and members of Matra Shakti.
The initiative aims to promote cultural heritage and encourage active
participation from the community, highlighting the rich traditions and
unity of the region.
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he grand event
“Ramni– The
Women of Ra-
jasthan 2025 (Sea-
son 3)” was held on Sunday at
Hotel Shri Vilas, Vaishali Nagar,
celebrating women’s talent and
culture. The program was inau-
gurated by celebrity Rajputi
couple Vinay Banna and Chan-
dni Baisa, along with Samrat
Rathore by lighting the lamp.
Chief Guest Rakhi Rathore
(BJP State Spokesperson) laud-
ed the initiative as a platform
preserving traditions while up-
lifting women.
Founders Kavita Kanwar and
Rashika Rathore shared that
around 500 women from across
Rajasthan participated. On this
occasion, Ramni Sansthan
launched the “Stitchmitra App”
to support women through on-
line sewing services. Renault
soft-launched its new Kiger
2025 with women participants.
Highlights included mesmeriz-
ing folk music and dance, ramp
walk, cultural showcases and
soulful live performances.
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Dr Jagdeesh Chandra graciously accepted greetings and heartfelt wishes while addressing the Bharat24 team,
joined by Palak Prakash, Akanksha Tomar, Ranjana Rawat, Pooja Yadav, Anu Shridhar, Aditi Nagar, Akhilesh Verma,
Syed Umar, Poornima Mishra, Preeti Negi, Shaan Nanda, Amit Suman and others
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra cuts the celebratory cake, surrounded by his Bharat24 family. Joining him on this joyous occasion were
Bhim Singh Negi, Shilpi Dudeja, Palak Sharma, Anjani Kumar Singh, Akanksha Tomar, Ranjana Rawat, Pooja Yadav, Anu Shridhar,
Shikha Thakur, Raj Verma, Aditi Nagar, Akhilesh Verma, Amit Kumar, Syed Umar, Poornima Mishra, Amit Ojha, Varun Jain,
Preeti Negi, Shaan Nanda, Chandersil Singh, Amit Raj Suman, Abhishek Dubey, Krishna Kant Pandey, Vivek Bhandari and others
Vartika Jain in conversation with Noor Shekhawat Noor Shekhawat Vartika Jain
During the event
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