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1. Moni Sharma
Kurnool/Jaipur
PM Narendra Modi on
Thursday performed a
puja and participated in
Darshan at the Sri Bhra-
maramba Mallikarjuna
Swamy Varla Devasthan-
am, located in Srisailam,
Nandyal district, Andhra
Pradesh. The temple is
among the 12 Jyotirlin-
gas and 52 Shakti Peeths
in India and is unique for
housing both in a single
temple complex.
PM Modi said that the
21st century belongs to
140 crore Indians and
that the country will be-
come "Viksit Bharat" by
2047. Hailing the coun-
try's Make in India eco-
system, he said "we saw
might" of home made
"things" in Op Sindoor,
the military offensive
launched at crossborder
terror launchpads in Pa-
kistan, post the April 22
Pahalgam terror attack.
"By 2047, centenary year
of Independence, Viksit
Bharat will happen," the
PM said in his address
after inaugurating and
laying foundation stones
for projects worth over
`13,430 cr. Highlighting
Andhra's growing promi-
nence, Modi announced
Google’s major invest-
ment to build India’s first
artificial intelligence hub
in the state. The AI Hub
will feature advanced in-
frastructure, data centres,
large-scale energy sourc-
es, and an extensive fib-
er-optic network.
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PM MODI?S SPEECH
BIHAR'S MADHUBANI ART ON MODI'S ROBE IN AP
During his visit
to Andhra, PM
Narendra Modi wore
an Anga Vastra featuring
Madhubani painting, an art
form from Bihar, just ahead
of the state?s assembly
elections. A social media
post by Bihar?s BJP stated,
?PM Modi has donned an
Anga Vastra, donned with
Madhubani painting during
the worship rituals which is
a symbol of his deep affec-
tion and pride for Bihar?s art,
culture and traditions.?
Sweeping political reset!
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All ministers in the Guja-
rat government have re-
signed ahead of a major
Cabinet reshuffle sched-
uled for Friday. Around 7
to 10 ministers are likely
to be retained, while the
rest of the positions will
be filled with new faces.
The resignations of those
being re-inducted will re-
portedly not be forward-
ed to the governor.
The current Gujarat
Cabinet, which has 16
members, will be ex-
panded to 26, according
to sources. CM Bhupen-
dra Patel remains only
member of current cabi-
net to continue in office.
He is expected to meet
Governor Acharya Dev-
vrat to formally submit
the resignations. The new
Gujarat cabinet will be
sworn in at 11.30 am on
Friday at Mahatma Man-
dir in Gandhinagar, in the
presence of Union Home
Minister Amit Shah and
BJP National President
JP Nadda. New team will
be mix of young and ex-
perienced leaders, aimed
at maintaining caste bal-
ance across all communi-
ties, sources added.
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Jaipur
he Health First
Conclave and
Awards 2025 ?
Season 3 was organised
by First India News on
Thursday at Hotel Clarks
Amer. The event brought
together leading medical
professionals and policy-
makers to discuss the
evolving landscape of
healthcare and medical
services in Rajasthan.
The conclave was
graced by Chief Guest
Deputy Chief Minister Dr.
Prem Chand Bairwa and
Health Minister Gajendra
Singh Khimsar. Pawan
Arora, CEO and Manag-
ing Editor of First India
News, warmly welcomed
all guests and attendees,
setting a gracious tone for
the day. Health Minister
Gajendra Singh Khimsar
thanked First India News
for honoring the dedica-
tion of doctors and hospi-
tals, calling it a recogni-
tion of ?self-actualization
? where service to hu-
manity becomes the high-
est human purpose.? Dep-
uty CM Dr Prem Chand
Bairwa, speaking on
Dhanvantari Jayanti, con-
gratulated awardees and
emphasised the state?s
alignment with the Viksit
Bharat 2047 vision of
?Swasth Bharat, Saksham
Bharat.?
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The Rajasthan Police, on
Thursday, have arrested
the bus driver Shaukat
and owner Turab Ali in
connection with the re-
cent bus accident in Jais-
almer, which claimed the
lives of 22 people and
left several others in-
jured. A SIT has been
constituted to probe the
accident?s cause, possi-
ble technical faults, driv-
er?s role & any criminal
negligence. CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma announced
compensation ? ` 25
lakh for families with 3
or more deaths, ` 10 lakh
per person for 1 or 2
deaths, `2 lakh for seri-
ously injured individuals,
and `1 lakh for those
with minor injuries.
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Contending that the Bi-
har SIR exercise as “ac-
curate”, the ECI on
Thursday told the Su-
preme Court that the pe-
titioner political parties
and NGOs were making
“false allegations” to dis-
credit the process. The
poll body claimed that
not a single appeal has
been filed by any voter
against name deletions
since the publication of
the final electoral roll. A
bench of Justices Surya
Kant & Joymalya Bagchi,
which noted absence of
political parties from
hearing due to rallies in
poll-bound state, said it
expects poll panel to look
into typographical errors
and other mistakes.
Jaisalmer bus
fire: Bus driver
& owner held;
SIT formed ECI to SC: Bihar
SIR is ‘accurate’,
parties & NGOs
want to ‘discredit’
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IN BRIEF
Pre-test for the first
phase of Census 2027
from November 10-30
New Delhi: India’s mas-
sive Census 2027 exercise
is set to begin with a pre-
test phase from November
10-30, marking first major
step toward conducting
the country’s first-ever
digital and caste-inclusive
census. Announcement
was made by Registrar
General, Census Commis-
sioner of India, Mrityun-
jay Kumar Narayan.
Sudha Murty, family
refuse to participate
in K’taka caste survey
New Delhi: RS member
and philanthropist Sudha
Murty has refused to par-
ticipate in Social and Edu-
cational Survey, popularly
known as ‘caste survey’ in
Karnataka. Infosys found-
er and her husband, Nara-
yana Murthy, also de-
clined to participate in the
survey. The couple said
they do not belong to a
backward community and
hence would not take part.
Pravasi Rajasthani Divas should
reflect richness of our culture: CM
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CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
has directed that the up-
coming Pravasi Ra-
jasthani Divas, scheduled
for December 10, be or-
ganised around the theme
of Rajasthan’s historic
and majestic heritage. He
instructed officials to en-
sure that visiting mem-
bers of Rajasthani dias-
pora from India & abroad
are also made aware of
the state’s ongoing jour-
ney of development.
Presiding over a re-
view meeting at the CMO
on Thursday to assess
preparations for event,
Sharma emphasised that
the celebration, to be held
in Jaipur, should reflect
the richness of Ra-
jasthan’s culture and leg-
acy. He asked officials to
highlight successful
ground-breaking achieve-
ments related to MoUs
signed during Rising Ra-
jasthan Summit and to
promote these accom-
plishments actively on
social media platforms.
He instructed officials to
organise sessions effec-
tively and to showcase
Rajasthan’s heritage sites
to the visiting diaspora
members.
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CM TO ADDRESS POLL
RALLY IN BIHAR TODAY
Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma
will be visiting Bihar
for an election campaign
Friday. He will reach Patna
at 11:05 am. He will later
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helicopter to address elec-
tion rally here. The Chief
Minister will later return to
Jaipur by 4:25 pm.

2. FESTIVE SEASON
Raj trade expected to hit `76,000 cr
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
his year’s Di-
wali is expected
to bring pros-
perous business across
the country. According to
figures released by the
Rajasthan Khadya Pa-
darth Vyapar Sangh, the
festive season is project-
ed to generate a total
trade of Rs 7.58 lakh
crore nationwide, with
Rajasthan alone contrib-
uting Rs 76,000 crore.
Business during this
Diwali and the upcoming
wedding season is ex-
pected to be bumper.
The Rajasthan Khadya
Padarth Vyapar Sangh has
released estimated trade
figures for the festive pe-
riod. Rajasthan Khadya
Padarth Vyapar Sangh
president Babulal Gupta
said that the reduction in
GST rates, increased dear-
ness allowance for gov-
ernment employees, and a
favourable monsoon have
created a positive market
sentiment. After review-
ing these factors, the asso-
ciation estimated the over-
all business at Rs 7.58 lakh
crore across India, with
Rajasthan’s share at Rs
76,000 crore This is ex-
pected to have a beneficial
impact on all types of trade
during the Diwali season.
FILE
(L) Lawrence Bishnoi.
(R) Hari Boxer.
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Corridor Corridor
News
New policy by Urban development dept grants
extra time for incomplete township projects
The time limit for completing internal development
work in township projects can now be extended. For
those projects where such work has not been com-
pleted within the stipulated period, or even within the
additional two-year extension already granted, more
time may now be allowed. The Urban Development
Department has issued new orders under the updated
township policy. This extension will apply even to
projects approved under the old township policy, which
earlier allowed only up to two years of extension.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches pilot project of
washable Sanganeri print blanket covers
‘Pilot Project for Sanganeri Print Covers’ has been
launched. Train passengers will now receive blankets
with Sanganeri print covers. This facility will be available
from today on the Jaipur–Ahmedabad train. Railway
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the initiative will promote
India’s traditional prints. He said that passengers have
long had concerns about blanket hygiene, and to address
this, the Railways has introduced washable covers. The
project has been launched on a pilot basis from Jaipur,
and if successful, it will be implemented nationwide.
Bihar politics dazzle
BJP leaders from Raj
This isn’t Rajasthan, it’s
Bihar! Senior BJP lead-
ers from Rajasthan re-
cently visited Bihar and
found its politics rather
surprising. In Bihar, party
switching by politicians is
considered normal. They
observed a very different
kind of politics there,
quite detached from
party loyalty. They also
noted that this election
season has an unusu-
ally high number of
candidates from various
political parties.
Anta by-election &
its political buzz!
A leader who recently
switched from the BJP
to Congress is now
highly active. There are
several reasons behind
his renewed political
activity, he hasn’t quite
forgotten his old col-
leagues. Recently, some
of his friends from the
ruling party, with whom
he once worked, called
him urging him to return
to his former party. They
even presented him with
an attractive offer, but he
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Compensation up to `25L per family
CM Sharma approves financial assistance for victims’ families
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma has approved
financial assistance for
the families of those who
lost their lives and for the
injured in the accident in
which an AC sleeper bus
travelling from Jaisalmer
to Jodhpur caught fire.
The Chief Minister
said that in this moment
of grief, the state govern-
ment stands with the
families of the deceased.
The government is com-
mitted to providing full
support to them and en-
suring every possible
treatment for the injured.
Financial assistance of
Rs 10 lakh has been ap-
proved for the depend-
ents of each deceased.
Families in which three
or more members died in
the accident will receive
Rs 25 lakh each. Seri-
ously injured persons
will receive Rs 2 lakh
each, while other injured
individuals will be given
Rs 1 lakh each.
BUS MANUFACTURER
MANISH JAIN TAKEN
INTO CUSTODY BY COPS
The police have
taken Manish Jain,
the owner of the bus
manufacturing factory, into
custody for questioning. Po-
lice brought him to Jaisalmer
to investigate technical
faults in the bus involved
in the tragedy. Yesterday,
the regional transport team,
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inspectors, and more than
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constables, conducted a raid
at the factory. Further action
may be taken based on the
outcome of the probe.
JAISALMER BUS TRAGEDY: DEATH TOLL RISES
TO 22 AS ANOTHER INJURED WOMAN DIES
During treatment, another severely burned
woman, Baga Devi, passed away in the burn
unit, bringing the total number of deaths in
the incident to 22. Six of the injured are on ventila-
tors, having been among the 14 victims brought
from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. All six patients remain
in critical condition, while the other eight seriously
burned patients are under close monitoring. MGH
Superintendent Dr Fateh Singh stated that teams
have been deployed for the comprehensive treatment
of the six critical patients as well as the eight others
with severe burns. Senior and experienced doctors,
along with nursing teams, are fully on duty, and
Medical College Principal Dr BS Jodha is personally
overseeing progress and giving continuous feedback.
Once the DNA process is complete, the bodies will
be handed over to the families.
Four burnt to death, one
injured as scorpio collides
with trailer near Balotra
Arjun Darji
Balotra
Sindhari In a horrific
road accident late
Wednesday night near
Sada border in the Sind-
hari area of Balotra, four
friends were burnt alive
while one sustained seri-
ous injuries after a Scor-
pio car collided head-on
with a trailer truck.
The incident caused
chaos in the nearby area,
drawing a large crowd.
District Collector Sushil
Kumar Yadav, SP
Ramesh Kumar, and oth-
er administrative offi-
cials reached the site to
assess the situation.
According to Collector
Yadav, the deceased were
residents of Dabard village
in the Gudamalani region.
They had gone to Sindhari
for work and were return-
ing home around midnight
when their Scorpio collid-
ed with an oncoming trail-
er on the Mega Highway.
Mohan Singh, Shamb-
hu Singh, Pancha Ram,
and Prakash died on the
spot, while Dilip Singh,
the driver, sustained crit-
ical injuries. He was re-
ferred to Jodhpur for ad-
vanced treatment. The
bodies of the four de-
ceased were completely
charred, making identifi-
cation difficult.
Jpr bizman gets death threat from Lawrence gang
Two brothers
drown in anicut
while grazing
cattle in UdaipurBomb threat
triggers security
alert at Jaipur
sessions court
First India Bureau
Udaipur
Two children died due to
drowning in Kherwara,
Udaipur. Brothers Ajit
Singh (14) and Narayan
Singh (11), drowned in
an anicut while grazing
cattle in Ranawada vil-
lage under the Pahara
police station area of
Udaipur. The two were
grazing cattle when the
younger brother, Naray-
an, lost balance and
slipped into the river. El-
der brother, Ajit, jumped
into the anicut to save
him. Meanwhile, some
villagers rescued the two
and took them to the hos-
pital, where doctors de-
clared them brought
dead. Their bodies have
been kept in the mortuary
for a postmortem.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A businessman from
Jaipur reportedly re-
ceived a death threat
from Harry Boxer of the
Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
In an FIR registered at
the Narayan Vihar police
station, the victim said
that he received a call
from an international
number during his visit to
Canada on October 9.
The caller threatened
that the buisnessman
would be riddled with
enough bullets to make
his future generations
cower in fear.
The calls were made
from two international
mobile phone numbers.
Police have registered a
case and started an inves-
tigation into the matter.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A major security alert
was triggered in Jaipur
after a bomb threat was
emailed to the Jaipur Dis-
trict and Sessions Court
(Rural), warning that the
court premises would be
blown up. The email, re-
ceived late on Wednes-
day, prompted immediate
action by the police. The
court complex was swift-
ly evacuated, and a mas-
sive search operation was
launched. Teams from
the Bomb Disposal
Squad, Anti-Terrorism
Squad (ATS), Civil De-
fence, and Fire Depart-
ment, along with other
security agencies, rushed
to the spot to conduct a
thorough inspection of
the premises.
ACB team opens Rajeev Garg’s
locker, finds gold worth ` 72L
First India Bureau
Pratapgarh
The Anti-Corruption Bu-
reau, Pratapgarh, has
achieved a significant
success in an important
corruption-related case.
Rajeev Garg, who was
posted as General Man-
ager and Joint Commis-
sioner in the Department
of Industry and Com-
merce, was caught last
year by the Pratapgarh
ACB team taking a bribe
of Rs 3 lakh.
As part of the investi-
gation into assets dispro-
portionate to income, the
accused’s locker at the
Indian Bank branch in
Bajaj Nagar was opened
today.
During the investiga-
tion, 555.35 grams of
gold were recovered
from the locker, with an
estimated market value
of Rs 72,33,240. Impor-
tant documents related to
the property in Bajaj Na-
gar were also seized.
It was found during the
investigation that the ac-
cused had been delaying
the opening of the locker.
The ACB conducted the
operation today to open
it, which made this re-
covery possible.
So far, the investiga-
tion has revealed that the
accused officer holds
more than Rs 1 crore
across various bank ac-
counts and over Rs 1.2
crore in different fixed
deposits.
Seized gold coins and biscuits.
CRIME
ROUNDUP
THEFT ACCUSED
ESCAPES FROM POLICE
JEEP IN ALWAR
A criminal escaped
from a police jeep of
Khushkhera police
station in Alwar while being
taken to the court. Police
had arrested accused
Asgar, a resident of Taudu,
Haryana, on charges
of theft. SI Rajkumar of
Khushkhera police station
was taking the accused to
present him in the court.
Meanwhile, Asgar jumped
off the jeep near Tapukda
town and escaped. Police
from several police stations
are searching for the ac-
cused under the leadership
of Tijara DSP Shivraj Singh.
FLIPKART TRUCK LOOT: ALWAR POLICE NABS 7, RECOVER IPHONES, LAPTOPS
Alwar Police, led by SP Sudhir Chaudhary, achieved a major breakthrough against
an interstate gang involved in stealing high-value electronic goods from transport
trucks. The Laxmangarh police team arrested seven
accused and recovered items worth several lakhs, including
88 iPhones, 20 other mobile phones, two Apple laptops, a
Samsung tablet, and the WagonR used in the crime. The
case surfaced on October 7 when Amrit Singh Motor Trans-
port owner Lakhan Pal Singh reported two drivers delivering
a truck with fake documents, missing 234 high-value items
from Flipkart’s Bhiwandi warehouse. Investigation revealed
insider help from a Flipkart employee, Lokesh, and fake IDs used to steal goods en route
from Mumbai to Delhi. Efforts continue to apprehend Lokesh and recover remaining items.
DEEDWANA POLICE DETAIN 38 FOR GLORIFYING
CRIME, GANGSTERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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social media, Deedwana police have detained
38 individuals from the Makarana and Deedwana
police station areas. The detained were reportedly following
gangsters and criminals online and praising their illegal
activities. Authorities are conducting detailed interroga-
tions to determine if these individuals have any direct links
with criminal elements. Legal action will be taken against
those found to have connections with offenders. The police
emphasized that any form of support or promotion of crime
and criminals will not be tolerated, sending a strong warn-
ing to the community. Notably, Gang activites and gang
related violence has been on the rise in Rajasthan lately.
Recently, a 40-year-old businessman was shot dead while
working out in a gym in Kuchaman. Gangster Rohit godara
and Lawrence had taken responsibilty on social media.
TWO TRANS GROUPS
CLASH, SEVERAL HURT
More than half-a-
dozen transgenders
were injured in a
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clashed at the agricul-
tural produce market on
Jhilai Road of Niwai, Tonk.
Clashes erupted when the
groups were seeking Diwali
money in the same area. A
deadly attack by the local
transgender group on the
Guru Pooja Bai group left
many injured. Niwai police
reached the spot and got
the injured to hospital.
11-YR-OLD DIES AT
DISABILITY HOME;
PROBE LAUNCHED
An 11-year-old
boy named
Pratap, admit-
ted to the Guru Kripa
Mental Disability Home
in Anganwa, Jodhpur,
died after his health
reportedly deteriorated.
According to initial
information, the child’s
condition worsened on
Thursday, leading to
his death. The cause
is currently believed
to be illness-related,
though the exact
circumstances are
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Following the incident,
the Mandore police
reached the facility
and have initiated an
investigation. Authori-
ties are examining the
details surrounding the
boy’s treatment and
the conditions at the
mental care home.
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instantly.
ACB conducts
record 101
actions this yearFirst India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajasthan ACB marked a
major milestone, com-
pleting 101 actions in
2025 from complaints via
helpline 1064 and What-
sApp 9413502834. Addl
DG Smita Srivastava
credited the helpline unit
and ACB team for effi-
ciency, boosting public
confidence.
Since 2020, the hel-
pline has raised aware-
ness and ensured prompt
action, reinforcing the
zero-tolerance policy
against corruption in
Rajasthan.
JAISALMER BUS FIRE
FIREWORKS SEIZED FROM PRIVATE
BUS, THREE HELD IN DUNGARPUR
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in the Jaisalmer bus tragedy has
been completed, matching samples with
their families. Reports were submitted to
the district administration for post-mortem
and body handover. Supervised by
In-Charge Minister Madan Dilawar, the
20-hour process involved experts from
Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaipur. One body
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Jaisalmer SP Abhishek Shivhare
has formed a Special Investigation
Team (SIT) to conduct a detailed probe
into the incident. Four critically burned
patients are on ventilators in Jodhpur.
Cases have already been registered
against the bus owner and driver. The
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ist Rajendra Chauhan at the Jaisalmer
Sadar police station.
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people, including the bus driver and con-
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A case has been registered under the
Explosives Act.
The Transport Department has
launched a statewide campaign to
inspect sleeper buses. In two days, over
1400 buses have been checked and 162
have been seized. During the inspections,
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have been seized, while more than 150
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port Secretary Suchi Tyagi is personally
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LAND AND PROPERTY DISPOSAL COMMITTEE MEET
Land approved for edu, health, infra projects
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
n a significant
move to boost
education,
healthcare, and infra-
structure, the Land and
Property Disposal Com-
mittee, chaired by Jaipur
Development Commis-
sioner Anandhi, ap-
proved multiple land
allotments across Jaipur
district and adjoining ar-
eas.
Under the decisions,
626.35 sq. m in Ravi Ki-
ran Vihar was allotted
for a nursery and kinder-
garten school, while
1.2932 hectares in
Ramsinghpura Bas, San-
ganer, will house the
government Mini Secre-
tariat. A 1,921.63 sq. yd
plot in Sitaram Vihar
Extension-A was ear-
marked for a Multi-Pur-
pose Veterinary Hospital
and Prosthetic Centre,
and 7,520 sq. m was al-
lotted to the Child Edu-
cation Society for a new
school building.
As part of the Rising
Rajasthan initiative, al-
lotment proposals for
Prem Cargo and Movers
and two institutional
plots in Vatika Infotech
City (Plot Nos. F-14 and
F-41) reserved for
schools were approved.
For healthcare, 3,000
sq. m in Hathoj, Kalwar
tehsil, and 5,000 sq. m in
Chatarpura, Rampura
Dabri tehsil, were allot-
ted for new Primary
Health Centres. Tempo-
rary replanning in Amrit
Kunj residential scheme
will provide 30 sq. m
plots to 60 beneficiaries.
Dinesh Dangi
-DLSXU
The Congress is set to
release its list of star
campaigners for the up-
coming Anta Assembly
by-election, with the an-
nouncement expected to
come from Delhi in the
coming days.
Over 25 senior leaders
are likely to be included
in the list. Among those
expected to feature are
party in-charge Randeep
Singh Surjewala, Ashok
Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, Go-
vind Singh Dotasra, Ra-
jendra Yadav, Tika Ram
Jully, Pawan Khera,
Shanti Dhariwal, Ashok
Chandna, Bhanwar Jiten-
dra Singh, Harish Choud-
hary, and Dheeraj Gurjar.
The Congress has al-
ready launched its elec-
tion campaign in Anta,
while the Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) continues to
await the announcement
of its candidate. Party
workers are reportedly ea-
ger for clarity, with antici-
pation building over when
the BJP will declare its
nominee for the contest.
Meanwhile, the state
government has an-
nounced that polling day
on November 11, 2025,
will be observed as a pub-
lic holiday in connection
with the Anta Assembly
by-election.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
The Food Safety Depart-
ment conducted multiple
raids across Rajasthan
under “Shuddh Aahar
Milavat Par Vaar” to curb
adulterated sweets and
dairy products ahead of
Diwali.
In Jaipur’s Bassi area,
authorities destroyed
3,000 kg of spurious milk
cake and seized 2,500 kg
of raw materials at M/s
Shree Shyam Food Prod-
ucts. Adulterated items
were reportedly destined
for markets in Sikar,
Shrimadhopur, and Cho-
mu.
Similar actions were
taken in Phalodi (125 kg
synthetic milk cake), Al-
war (475 kg suspicious
ghee), Salumbar (500 kg
expired/adulterated
mawa, milk cake, nam-
keen, and soft drinks),
Udaipur (3,795 kg ghee
from an illegal storage
unit).
In Karauli, officials in-
tercepted a pickup vehi-
cle carrying approxi-
mately 13 quintals of
adulterated sweets, in-
cluding milk cake and
malai barfi, packed in
plastic packets. The ve-
hicle was seized at Ma-
salpur Chungi by the Dis-
trict Special Team and
brought to the Kotwali
Police Station. The adul-
terated sweets were re-
portedly being transport-
ed from Dholpur to
Karauli for Diwali sale.
Samples from all op-
erations were sent for
laboratory testing. Offi-
cials stressed that the
festive-season crack-
down will continue to
ensure food safety and
protect public health.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
The Department of Per-
sonnel (DoP) has issued
orders assigning addition-
al charges to senior offi-
cers during the foreign
tours of three IAS and two
IFS officers.
According to the order,
IAS Sandeep Verma will
be on a foreign tour from
Oct 20 to 22, excluding
travel time. During his ab-
sence, IAS Samit Sharma
will hold the additional
charge of Additional Chief
Secretary, Skill Develop-
ment and Employment.
IAS Anand Kumar will
travel to Kenya from Oc-
tober 25 to November 2.
During this period, ACS
Kuldeep Ranka will hold
the additional charge of
ACS, Forest Department.
Similarly, Principal
Secretary, Finance (PSF)
will be on a foreign tour
from October 26 to No-
vember 2. During his ab-
sence, Secretary Naveen
Jain will hold the charge
of Principal Secretary, Fi-
nance, while Debashish
Prusti will handle the ad-
ditional charge of CMD
and MD, Jaipur Metro
Rail Corporation Limited.
Among IFS officers,
Pawan Kumar Upadhyay
will be abroad from Octo-
ber 25 to November 2.
During this time, IFS of-
ficer Shikha Mehra will
hold the additional charge.
Likewise, IFS officer TJ
Kavita will also be on a
foreign tour from October
25 to November 2, and
IFS officer SR Venkatesh-
war Murthy will take
charge of her position.
First India Bureau
-RGKSXU
The Rajasthan High
Court has issued con-
tempt notices to senior
government officials for
failing to relieve doctors
selected for the senior
resident course despite
court directions and a de-
lay of over five months.
The single bench of
Justice Rekha Borana ex-
pressed displeasure over
non-compliance with its
earlier order and sought a
reply from the official,
including Principal Sec-
retary Gayatri Rathore,
Medical Education Sec-
retary Ambrish Kumar,
Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma,
Director of the medical
department and others on
why contempt proceed-
ings should not be initi-
ated against them.
The court issued the
notices after hearing a
petition filed by Dr Vi-
kram Singh Shekhawat
and 36 other doctors, rep-
resented by advocate
Yashpal Khileri.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
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Deputy Chief Minister
Diya Kumari has ap-
proved a long-pending
proposal for the reorgan-
isation of the subordi-
nate ministerial service,
bringing structural
changes across cadres
without increasing the
total number of posts.
A total of 1,231 new
posts have been created
while an equal number
of positions in lower cat-
egories have been abol-
ished, effectively bal-
ancing out the gains and
losses within the service.
As per the revised
structure, the number of
sansthapan officers has
gone up from 888 (1.3
per cent of the total cad-
re) to 1,094 (1.6 per
cent), marking an in-
crease of 206 posts. Ad-
ministrative officer posi-
tions have risen from
2,734 (4 per cent) to
3,076 following a 0.5
per cent increment, add-
ing 342 posts.
Significant increase
will be in the category
of additional adminis-
trative officers, where
the number has grown
from 6,153 (9 per cent)
to 6,836 after a 1 per
cent rise—an addition
of 683 posts.
The number of senior
assistant posts has seen a
cut of 684, decreasing
from 16,407 (24 per
cent) to 15,723 (23 per
cent). Junior assistant
positions have also been
reduced by 547, from
30,558 (44.7 per cent) to
30,011 (43.9 per cent).
The restructured cadre
will now consist of
68,362 posts in total.
The approval comes
ahead of Diwali and is
expected to streamline
administrative function-
ing without affecting ex-
isting service benefits.
Following Chief Min-
ister Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma’s assent, the finance
department will issue
formal orders for imple-
mentation.
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The committee also
approved allotment of
JDA-owned land in
Chaksu’s Ballupura
village to Techno
Manager Society of
Advanced Learning
and Gramothan under
Rising Rajasthan
scheme for setting up
a university
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ANTA BY-ELECTION
Diya approves reorganisation of
subordinate ministerial service
Cong to release list of
star campaigners soon
DoP makes interim arrangements
as IAS, IFS leave for foreign tours
Dr Meena inaugurates
organic food market at
Agri Institute campus Sr journalist Yash Goyal
succumbs to blood cancer
Vinod Singh Chouhan
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Agriculture and Horti-
culture Minister Dr Kiro-
di Lal Meena inaugurat-
ed the Organic Food
Market at the Rajasthan
Agricultural Research
Institute (RARI) campus
in Durgapura on Thurs-
day. The public will be
able to purchase organic
products from the market
over the next two days.
Speaking at the event,
the Minister said that
‘Krishi Gyan Dhara’
would serve as an effec-
tive platform to enhance
farmers’ knowledge, lead-
ing to increased produc-
tivity. He said Rajasthan
faces water scarcity, and
farmers from arid regions
could serve as examples
of efficient water man-
agement. He also urged
farmers to reduce the use
of chemical fertilisers.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Senior journalist and liter-
ary figure Dr Yash Goyal
passed away on Thursday
evening after a prolonged
illness. The noted sati-
rist, journalist, and writer
had been suffering
from blood cancer.
Dr Goyal began
his journalism ca-
reer in 1978 in
Jodhpur and was
associated with the
Press Trust of India
(PTI) for many years.
Over his long career, he
worked in Jaipur, Delhi,
and Lucknow, and also
pursued scientific re-
search during his stay in
the US.
As a writer, he was
widely known for his sa-
tirical works and was
honoured with the Raj-
asthan Sahitya Akade-
mi’s Kanhaiyalal Sehl
Award for his satire col-
lection Naamumkin Ne-
taa. His other prominent
works include Gun
Sutra, Mantri Ka
Chashma, Kursi
Ka Devdas (sat-
ire), and Utra Hua
Coat and Kagaz Ke
Haath (short stories).
He is survived by his
wife and two sons. His
funeral procession will
be held on Friday at 10
am, proceeding from his
residence in Jadoun
Nagar to the Maharani
Farm crematorium.
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HC issues notices to health Officials for
contempt for delaying release of doctors
COURT PULLS UP OFFICIALS OVER POOR ROADS
IN BANSWARA, SEEKS POST-REPAIR PICTURES
A local court has taken strong exception to the
poor condition of roads in Banswara district, is-
suing stern directions to district authorities while
hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) in the matter. In
a sharp rebuke to administrative negligence, the court
lashed out at the District Collector, the Secretary of
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5. Bihar polls:
Tej Pratap files
nomination from
Mahua seat
PTI
Hajipur (Bihar)
Former Bihar minister
Tej Pratap Yadav, who
was recently expelled
from the RJD by his
father and founding
president Lalu Prasad,
on Thursday filed his
nomination papers
from Mahua assembly
constituency in
Vaishali district.
Tej Pratap, who re-
cently floated political
outfit Janshakti Janta
Dal, submitted his
documents while car-
rying a photograph of
his late grandmother.
JD(U) ANNOUNCES
SECOND LIST OF
44 CANDIDATES
Bihar CM Nitish Ku-
mar’s JD(U) on
Thursday announced
its second list of 44
candidates for the as-
sembly polls, with
several ministers like
Sheila Mandal, Vijen-
dra Prasad Yadav,
Leshi Singh, Jayant
Raj and Mohd Zama
Khan featuring among
the nominees.
The party fielded
turncoats Chetan
Anand from Nabina-
gar and Vibha Devi
from Nawad. Both
were earlier associated
with the RJD. The
JD(U) nominated
Kaladhar Mandal from
the Rupauli seat.
BJP’s list of star campaigners
includes Modi, Shah, Rajnath
Agencies
New Delhi
BJP released a list of 40 star
campaigners for first phase
of the Bihar Legislative As-
sembly elections including
PM Narendra Modi, Home
Minister Amit Shah, De-
fence Minister Rajnanth
Singh & UP CM Yogi Adi-
tyanath. The other leaders
include J P Nadda, Nitin
Gadkari, Shivraj Singh
Chouhan, Dharmendra
Pradhan, Giriraj Singh, De-
vendra Phadnavis, Himanta
Biswa Sarma, Rekha Gup-
ta, Ravi Shankar Prasad
and Rajiv Pratap Rudy.
Surrender or face the wrath of
security forces: Shah to Naxals
PTI
New Delhi
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Thursday
declared two worst-hit
regions of Chhattisgarh
free from Naxal terror
and made it clear that
those willing to surrender
are welcome but those
who continue to wield
guns will face the wrath
of security forces.
Shah also announced
that 170 Naxalites sur-
rendered in Chhattisgarh
on Thursday, a day after
27 had laid down their
arms in the state and 61
others in Maharashtra.
“It is a matter of im-
mense pleasure that Abu-
jhmarh and North Bastar
in Chhattisgarh that were
once terror bases, have to-
day been declared as free
from Naxal terror. Now a
trace of Naxalism exists in
South Bastar, which will
be wiped out soon by our
security forces,” he wrote
on X. He also said it was
a landmark day in the bat-
tle against Naxalism as
170 Naxalites have sur-
rendered in Chhattisgarh.
Shah said the Modi
government’s policy is
clear: those who want to
surrender are welcome,
and those who continue to
wield the gun will face the
wrath of our forces.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, center, Home Secretary Govind Mohan, second left, Foreign
Secretary Vikram Misri, left, and others during a conference organised by the CBI on ‘Extradition
of Fugitives-Challenges and Strategies’, in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI
ABUJHMARH NOW
NAXAL-FREE: SHAH
Union Home
Minister Amit
Shah declared
Abujhmarh hilly forest
area in Chhattisgarh’s
North Bastar Naxal-
free after 170 Maoists
surrendered. Welcoming
the surrendering
Maoists, who joined
the mainstream, Shah
applauded their decision
to renounce violence
and have faith in the
Constitution of India.
Create Journos’ welfare
fund: MLA urges Yogi
First India Bureau
Lucknow
BJP MLA Rajeshwar
Singh has taken a major
initiative in the interest
of journalists. The Saro-
jini Nagar legislator, Dr
Rajeshwar Singh, has
written to the CM Yogi
Adityanath requesting
the establishment of a
State Journalists’ Wel-
fare Fund and a Journal-
ists’ Skill Development
Centre. He has proposed
the creation of a `100
crore welfare fund for
journalists.
The MLA has also
urged the government to
provide a monthly hu-
manitarian allowance for
senior or differently abled
journalists and scholar-
ships for journalists’ chil-
dren to pursue higher
education. The BJP MLA
also further requested the
provision of emergency
relief assistance for jour-
nalists in need.
‘Op Sindoor finest example of
self-reliance in defence sector’
PTI
Pune
Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh on Thursday hailed
‘Operation Sindoor’ as
the finest example of self-
reliance in India’s de-
fence sector, noting that
the majority of equip-
ment used by the armed
forces during the mission
was indigenous.
India has now “broken
the barrier” that had ex-
isted since Independ-
ence, and the government
has given a strong push
to manufacturing weap-
ons within the country,
Singh said.
“We have started work-
ing towards becoming
atmanirbhar (self-reliant)
in the defence sector. In
the initial phase, it was
difficult because we were
trying to transform the
entire system,” the de-
fence Minister said.
The youth of the
country also lacked
the inspiration to help
India become self-
reliant in this sector,
defence minister said
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and associates are the
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On #WorldFoodDay,
celebrating the India?
Brazil partnership and
the contribution of our farmers
that continues to strengthen
global food security.
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Today, in New Delhi, I had the privilege
of a cordial meeting with Hon?ble
Vice President Shri @CPR_VP. On this
occasion, I briefed the Hon?ble Vice President
on various departmental activities and the
overall developmental progress achieved by
my Ministry over the past year.
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point of view. According to
a report by the US Geologi-
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mineral resources worth
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AFTER DECADES
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he recent surrender of a top Maoist leader
along with dozens of cadres marks a decisive
moment in India?s decades-long battle
against Left-Wing Extremism. For years, the so-
called Red Corridor stretching through Maharashtra,
Chhattisgarh, and Odisha has witnessed relentless
bloodshed ? ambushes, killings, and the stalling of
development in some of India?s poorest regions.
Their surrender signals not only the weakening of the
Maoist insurgency but also the success of India?s
sustained two-pronged strategy of firm security ac-
tion combined with focused development.
The state?s resolve to reclaim control of these for-
ested regions has clearly borne fruit. Better intelli-
gence, improved coordination between state and
central forces, and outreach to tribal communities
have undercut the Maoists? ability to recruit and op-
erate. Crucially, roads, schools, and healthcare fa-
cilities have begun to replace bunkers.
While isolated violence may persist, the ideologi-
cal grip of Maoism is fading fast. Peace, long elusive
in these areas, now seems within reach ? provided
the state continues to balance firmness with fairness.
T
he recent fighting between Pakistan and Af-
ghanistan along the Torkham border is a
stark reminder that Pakistan continues to
struggle to live peacefully with its neighbours. What
began as an exchange of fire over alleged construc-
tion on Afghan territory quickly spiralled into clash-
es, killing civilians and soldiers on both sides. The
skirmish underscores the deep mistrust and historical
grievances that have long defined Pakistan?s relations
with Afghanistan ? as well as with India and Iran.
For decades, Pakistan has sought to exercise in-
fluence over Afghanistan, often through its backing
of the Taliban. Yet, after the Taliban?s return to
power in 2021, Islamabad?s hopes for a pliant
neighbour have faded. The Taliban regime refuses
to recognise the British-era Durand Line as the of-
ficial border and turns a blind eye to Tehreek-e-
Taliban Pakistan
(TTP) militants us-
ing Afghan soil to
attack Pakistani tar-
gets. Islamabad?s
repeated protests
and cross-border op-
erations have only
deepened hostility.
The pattern is fa-
miliar. With India,
Pakistan?s obsession
with Kashmir has
kept relations frozen;
with Iran, border ten-
sions flare over mili-
tant groups and
smuggling. The prob-
lem lies less in the
neighbours and more in Pakistan?s enduring security-
centric worldview, where external threats justify in-
ternal militarisation and political instability.
Unless Pakistan learns to prioritise stable, coop-
erative borders over strategic depth and proxy poli-
tics, it will remain trapped in perpetual confrontation.
True security for Pakistan lies not in fencing off its
frontiers or supporting armed groups, but in reimagin-
ing its neighbourhood as a space for trade, dialogue,
and mutual respect. For now, however, its foreign
relations remain a mirror of its domestic disorder ?
uneasy, combustible, and tragically self-inflicted.
T
Unless Pakistan learns
to prioritise stable,
cooperative borders
over strategic depth
and proxy politics, it
will remain trapped
in perpetual
confrontation. True
security for Pakistan
lies not in fencing off its
frontiers or supporting
armed groups
mid ongoing
social media
trends, wom-
en journal-
ists in Delhi
made a powerful statement
for women?s rights and
dignity by attending the
Afghan Foreign Minister?s
press conference at the Af-
ghan Embassy without
wearing the hijab. On the
other hand, there was com-
plete silence on the rape
incident of a medical stu-
dent in West Bengal ?
which has raised questions
about the double standards
of women?s rights.
In such a situation, the
question arises ? was this
visit of the Afghan Foreign
Minister just a diplomatic
meeting or is there a bigger
game going on behind it in
the geopolitical strategy of
South Asia? Was there a
deliberate attempt by some
sections to create contro-
versy during this visit, so as
to divert attention from the
real issues of geopolitical
bargain? In fact, just a few
days before coming to In-
dia, Afghan Foreign Minis-
ter Mawlawi Aamir Khan
Muttaqi had said: ?We have
invited India to invest in
Afghanistan?s mineral and
energy sector. For these
rare minerals, the Western
countries and the Trump
administration are eyeing
Pakistan - sometimes by
intimidation, sometimes by
cajoling, and sometimes by
luring, in an effort to further
their interests.
Afghanistan?s mineral
sector is not only vast but
also very important from a
strategic point of view. Ac-
cording to a report by the
US Geological Survey, Af-
ghanistan has mineral re-
sources worth about ` 83
lakh crore. These include
lithium, copper, iron, co-
balt, gold, and rare earth
elements. Large reserves of
lithium and copper have
been found in particular in
the provinces of Ghazni,
Herat, and Logar?which
have become the focus of
the global race for lithium,
the so-called ?white oil? of
the 21st century. Since the
withdrawal of Taliban rule
in 2021, China, Russia and
Iran have intensified ef-
forts to increase their eco-
nomic-strategic influence
in the region. In 2023, Chi-
nese company Xinjiang
Central Asia Petroleum
and Gas Company signed a
$540 million contract for
oil extraction in Afghani-
stan?s Amu Darya Basin.
Similarly, China Metallur-
gical Corporation of China
recently got the green light
to restart the Mes Aynak
copper project ? believed
to be one of the largest dis-
used copper mines in the
world. Western countries
are also not behind. The
EU has classified Afghani-
stan as a ?potential supply
source? in its ?Critical Raw
Materials Act? for 2024.
According to a US Depart-
ment of Energy report
(2023), ?If Afghanistan
provides stable governance
and a secure investment
framework, it could be-
come the next global hub
of the lithium supply chain.
This situation has
brought both opportunities
and challenges for India.
India?s lithium import de-
pendence is more than
95%. Given the increasing
demand for electric vehi-
cles and energy storage by
2030, Afghanistan can be-
come a long-term strategic
partner for India. India had
earlier also proposed in-
vestment in Hajigak iron
mine project in 2011, but it
was stopped due to secu-
rity reasons. Now Taliban
is showing a ?pragmatic
investment? attitude to-
wards India, which opens
a new diplomatic window.
This partnership with Af-
ghanistan can provide an
opportunity to convert In-
dia?s soft power into stra-
tegic power. India?s ?hu-
manitarian assistance? can
now evolve into an ?eco-
nomic reconstruction? di-
mension ? strengthening
India?s credibility not only
in South Asia but also in
Central Asia.
This visit is not just bi-
lateral but is part of the
geopolitical realignment of
South Asia. Since 2021,
China has ?accelerated
Pakistan-Afghan connec-
tivity under the Belt and
Road Initiative; while India
has stepped up diplomatic
efforts towards strengthen-
ing alternative access to
Afghanistan through the
Chabahar Port and the In-
ternational North-South
Transit Corridor. Amidst
all this, Afghanistan?s min-
eral wealth is emerging as
a long-term strategic prize
? one of the superpowers?
Competition, energy secu-
rity, and economic impact
could be redefined.
However, this strategic
opportunity also comes
with some serious risks: the
Taliban regime still lacks
international recognition
and stability. The activity of
terrorist groups and local
instability make any for-
eign investment unsafe.
Direct mining operations
there are extremely risky
for India. China is already
investing in the Afghan
mining sector and has prac-
tical advantages in security,
logistics and border access.
Any effort by India will
have to either compete with
China or indirectly balance
it?which will be a long-
term strategic challenge.
India does not formally rec-
ognize the Taliban regime.
In such a situation, ques-
tions may arise in the inter-
national community (espe-
cially western countries)
regarding economic part-
nership. India must ensure
that it does not let its eco-
nomic interests as well as
its commitment to demo-
cratic values ​​ and human
rights be compromised.
The visit by the Afghan
Foreign Minister was not
just a diplomatic formality
? rather it was an indica-
tion of South Asia?s chang-
ing power structure, re-
source politics and strate-
gic equations. Afghani-
stan?s minerals, especially
lithium, are no longer just
underground wealth ?
they have become the new
linchpin of the global
economy. It is time for In-
dia to move forward with
its diplomatic acumen,
strategic prudence, and a
balance of regional coop-
eration ? so that this
?mineral diplomacy? be-
comes the foundation of
the future, and not a part of
someone else?s strategy.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
This visit is not just bilateral but is part of the
geopolitical realignment of South Asia. Since 2021,
China has ?accelerated Pakistan-Afghan
connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative;
while India has stepped up diplomatic efforts
towards strengthening alternative access to
Afghanistan through the Chabahar Port and the
International North-South Transit Corridor
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Indian Navy holds seminar on cyber security
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he Indian Navy
on Thursday or-
ganised a semi-
nar aimed at enhancing the
understanding of cyber
threats in the maritime do-
main and fostering col-
laboration among main
stakeholders to strengthen
the national cybersecurity
posture.Titled ?Impact of
Cyber Attacks on Mari-
time Sector and Its Effects
on National Security and
International Relations?, it
was hosted at the Sushma
Swaraj Bhawan. Navy
Chief Admiral Dinesh K
Tripathi emphasised the
govt?s focus on the mari-
time sector as central to
India?s economic and se-
curity goals.
Under the vision of
?Samudra se Samriddhi?,
India?s maritime growth
is guided by initiatives
like Maritime Amrit Kaal
Vision 2047, Sagarmala,
and PM Gati Shakti, he
said. He also highlighted
the need to embed cyber-
security into all maritime
systems from inception
and to strengthen coordi-
nation among stakehold-
ers for rapid information
sharing. Union Minister
of State for Electronics
and Info Technology, and
Commerce and Industry,
Jitin Prasada, delivered
the keynote address.
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vulnerabilities
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supporting the
maritime sector
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of mitigation
strategies to
strengthen the overall
cybersecurity in the
maritime sector, the
ministry said
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New Delhi: About 85
per cent of the digital
payment transactions
take place through UPI
in India, and the coun-
try can be a case study
in inclusive, secure, and
scalable Digital Public
Platforms (DPPs), Re-
serve Bank Governor
Sanjay Malhotra has
said. He was speaking
at a ?High-Level Dia-
logue on Forging Eco-
nomic Resilience
through Digital Public
Platforms? organised by
RBI on the sidelines of
the Annual Meetings of
the World Bank and In-
ternational Monetary
Fund in Washington,
DC on Tuesday.
India makes 85 pc of
digital payment
through UPI: RBI Guv
New Delhi: The
91-year-old father of Air
India pilot-in-command
in the fatal Ahmedabad
crash of June has moved
the SC seeking an inde-
pendent judicial probe
into the incident.The air-
craft had crashed on
June 12 while taking off
from Ahmedabad result-
ing in 260 deaths.
Air India crash: Pilot?s
father approaches SC
seeking judicial inquiry

New Delhi: The Su -
preme Court was on
Thursday informed that
Attorney General R.
Venkataramani had
granted consent to ini
-
tiate criminal contempt
of court proceedings
against Advocate
Rakesh Kishore for
throwing a shoe at
Chief Justice of India
B R Gavai. However,
the bench said it would
rather let the incident
die a natural death than
fuel further social me
-
dia debates.
Lawyer faces
contempt action for
hurling shoe at CJI
IN BRIEF
Canada: Shots were
fired at comedian Kapil
Sharma?s restaurant on
Thursday for the third
time since its opening in
July in Canada?s Surrey.
The Surrey Police Ser
-
vice said it is investigat-
ing an early morning
shooting at a business in
the Newton area of Sur
-
rey. Authorities are in-
vestigating the motives
cited in the post, which
references disputes over
unpaid dues & perceived
slights against their reli
-
gious sentiments.
Kapil Sharma?s cafe
attacked for the third
time in Surrey
India rebuts Trump?s claim on Russian oil
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India?s consistent priority
is to safeguard the inter-
ests of the Indian consum-
er in a volatile energy
scenario, New Delhi has
said in response to US
President Donald Trump?s
claim that Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has as-
sured him that India
would stop purchasing oil
from Russia. Without get-
ting into the specifics of a
conversation between PM
Modi and Trump, the of-
ficial spokesperson of the
MEA Randhir Jaiswal,
said India and the US are
discussing increasing en-
ergy procurement from
America. However, the
MEA spokesperson did
not confirm or deny
whether a conversation
took place between Modi
and President Trump on
Wednesday, since Trump
claimed he spoke with the
PM. And neither did he
address the specific claim
that PM Modi had assured
him of stopping oil pur-
chases from Russia.
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US President Donald Trump has said Indian
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to
stop buying Russian oil, as the US seeks to
put economic pressure on the Kremlin to end the war
in Ukraine. Trump told reporters he had received as-
surances from Modi that India would halt its purchases
?within a short period of time?, which he called ?a big
stop?. The US president has sought to
leverage India?s purchases of Russian
oil in his trade war, but Delhi has so far
resisted. Reacting to the Trump remarks,
an Indian government spokesman said
discussions were ?ongoing? with the US
administration which had ?shown interest
in deepening energy co-operation with India?. ?Our con-
sistent priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian
consumer in a volatile energy scenario. Our import poli-
cies are guided entirely by this objective,? the spokes-
man said. Oil and gas are Russia?s biggest exports,
and Moscow?s biggest customers include China, India
and Turkey. ?Now I?ve got to get China to do the same
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as part of his administration?s broader push to cut off
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energy cooperation
with India will ?continue?,
Deputy Prime
Minister
Alexander
Novak said
on Thursday,
a day after
US President
Donald Trump claimed that
New Delhi assured him to
stop purchasing oil from
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operate with our friendly part-
ners. Our energy resource is
in demand. It is economically
viable and feasible,? Novak,
who looks after Russia?s en-
ergy sector, was quoted as
saying by the independent
Interfax news agency.
CHINA VOWS TO HIT
BACK IF US TARGETS
RUSSIAN OIL TRADEREFINERS WEIGH RUSSIAN OIL CUTS FOLLOWING
TRUMP?S STATEMENT ON INDIA?S ASSURANCE
?WE DON'T INTERFERE':
MOSCOW ON TRUMP?S
RUSSIAN OIL CLAIMS
TRUMP SPEAKS TO
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Beijing: China on
Thursday defended
its oil imports from
Russia as legitimate and
lawful, warning the US that
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termeasures? if it imposed
unilateral sanctions affect-
ing Beijing?s interests. The
US? approach amounted
to unilateral bullying and
economic coercion, which
severely undermines in-
ternational trade rules and
threatens the security and
stability of global indus-
trial and supply chains,
Chinese Foreign Ministry
spokesperson Lin Jian
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China?s normal trade and
energy cooperation with
countries around the world,
including Russia, is legiti-
mate and lawful, Lin said,
responding to a question
on US President Donald
Trump?s claim that Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
has assured him of not
buying oil from Russia, and
it was now time for China
to do the same.
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oil imports, three sources told Reuters on Thursday,
after U.S. President
Donald Trump said India
had given an assurance it
would stop its buying to help
end the war in Ukraine. India
and China are the biggest
buyers of Russian sea-borne
crude, taking advantage
of discounted prices Russia was forced to offer after losing
sales to Europe following Moscow?s invasion of Ukraine in
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Russian ambassador
Denis Alipov said that India's
decisions on oil imports
are guided by its "national
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whether India will continue
importing Russian oil, Alipov
said, "This is the question
for the Indian government.
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tion in energy is very much
in tune with those interests."
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approach to energy sourcing
after Trump's remark on PM
Modi. "Russian oil is impor-
tant for the Indian economy,"
Russian ambassador Denis
Alipov told reporters.
President Donald
Trump on Thursday
said he will meet
with Russian President
Vladimir Putin in Hungary
in the coming weeks after
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ian President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy in D.C. on
Friday. In a post on his
social media platform Truth
Social, Trump said that ?a
meeting of our High Level
Advisors? led by Secretary
of State Marco Rubio will
meet next week, though the
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where we will discuss my
conversation with President
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believe great progress was
made with today?s tel-
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CISF DG reviews Bihar
poll preparedness, meets
injured personnel
Amit Rai
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Director General CISF,
Praveer Ranjan visited
Patna on Thursday to re-
view the preparedness of
CISF units deployed for
the upcoming Bihar As-
sembly Elections and to
meet CISF personnel in-
jured in a recent accident.
He was accompanied
by Sudhir Kumar, ADG
North Sector; Deepak
Verma, IG Eastern Sec-
tor; Jitender Rana, IG
Patna Range (Bihar Po-
lice); and Raj Kumar, IG
Bihar Sector (CRPF).
The DG and accompa-
nying officers visited Pa-
ras HMRI Hospital, Pat-
na, where 24 CISF per-
sonnel injured in a bus
accident at Saran District
are undergoing treatment.
The officers interacted
with the injured person-
nel, enquired about their
well-being.
The DG also met Vi-
nay Kumar, DGP Bihar
Police , and discussed the
deployment of CISF
companies for ensuring
secure and peaceful con-
duct of the elections.
?No phone call between PM Modi, Trump yesterday?
PTI
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India on Thursday said it
is ?broad-basing and di-
versifying? its sourcing
of energy to meet market
conditions, hours after
US President Donald
Trump claimed that
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi assured him that
New Delhi will stop pro-
curing Russian crude oil.
External Affairs Min-
istry spokesperson Ran-
dhir Jaiswal, responding
to questions on Trump?s
remarks that Modi made
the assurance to him on
Wednesday, said he was
not aware of any such
phone conversation, add-
ing India?s oil purchases
are guided to safeguard
the interests of the Indian
consumers in a ?volatile?
energy scenario. ?Ensur-
ing stable energy prices
and secured supplies
have been the twin goals
of our energy policy. This
includes broad-basing
our energy sourcing and
diversifying as appropri-
ate to meet market condi-
tions,? Jaiswal added.
?PAK SPONSORS TERROR, BLAMES NEIGHBOURS?
The MEA on Thursday sharply criticised Pakistan
over its recent hostilities with Afghanistan, while
emphasising India?s commitment to Afghanistan?s
sovereignty. Speaking on the tensions between Pakistan
and Afghanistan, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
said, ?Three things are clear. One, Pakistan hosts terrorist
organisations and sponsors terrorist activities. Two, it is
an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its
own internal failures.?
Syria blast: 5 soldiers killed in
explosion; IS link suspected
Agencies
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A bomb exploded Thurs-
day on a Syrian Defence
Ministry bus in the coun-
try?s east, killing four sol-
diers & wounding others,
the country?s oil minister
said. Oil Minister Mo-
hammed al-Bashir said on
the social platform X that
the soldiers were killed
and wounded while on
their way to work as
guards at an oil facility.
State-run Al-Ikhbariah
TV said the explosion oc-
curred on the road linking
the eastern cities of Deir
el-Zour and Mayadeen.
The report said the soldier
worked at a facility in the
oil-rich region that bor-
ders Iraq. The Britain-
based Syrian Observato-
ry for Human Rights said
three soldiers were killed
and nine were wounded
in the attack.
EAM, Lankan PM discuss ways to
enhance cooperation in edu, trade
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
External Affairs Minister
S Jaishankar met visiting
Sri Lankan Prime Minis-
ter Harini Amarasuriya in
Delhi on Thursday. Jais-
hankar said they dis-
cussed India?s continued
support to Sri Lanka and
ways to strengthen bilat-
eral cooperation in edu-
cation and capacity
building. Amarasuriya,
on her part, highlighted
the civilizational and cul-
tural ties between the two
countries, calling India
?an unwavering partner
in Sri Lanka?s journey.?
Referring to the eco-
nomic crisis in Sri Lan-
ka from 2019 to 2024,
she said India?s support
extended ?a hand of a
true friend in our darkest
hours?.
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Taliban, celebrates by
taking off uniforms
Prime Minister...
this time, please also
get this printed in
the textbook that the
Pakistani army stripped
the Taliban.

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head of the Bihar
elections, a total
of 10 Indian Ad-
ministrative Service (IAS)
and three Indian Police Ser-
vice (IPS) officers from
Rajasthan have been as-
signed election duties. Ini-
tially, the Election Com-
mission had selected 15
IAS officers and called
them to Delhi on October 3
for briefing (FIRST INDIA
30 SEPTEMBER), but sev-
eral names were later
changed. The final roster
now includes IAS officers
Manju Rajpal, Ambrish
Kumar, Archana Singh,
Manisha Arora, M.L. Chau-
han, Pushpa Satyani, Ash-
ish Modi, Bachnesh Kumar
Agrawal, Mahavir Prasad
Meena, and V. Shravan Ku-
mar. The three IPS officers
are Sharat Kaviraj, Raghv-
endra Suhasa, and Ajay Pal
Lamba.
The adjustment follows a
request from the state gov-
ernment to reduce the num-
ber of officers on election
duty and grant exemptions
to some. In the first phase,
five IAS officers—Manju
Rajpal, M.L. Chauhan,
Ashish Modi, Bachnesh
Agrawal, and Mahavir
Prasad Meena—were de-
ployed on Wednesday. The
Department of Personnel
(DoP) has assigned addi-
tional charges of their posts
to other officers. The re-
maining five IAS officers
will report for the second
phase of duty on October
19 as per Election Commis-
sion instructions.
All officers are expected
to return only after the
completion of the Bihar
elections and the declara-
tion of results on November
14. Sources note that Ra-
jasthan currently operates
about 40 posts under addi-
tional charge, which is ex-
pected to rise to 50, while
the state’s transfer list re-
mains uncertain.
Divya Kanwaliya
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The Health First Conclave
and Awards 2025 – Season
3 was organised by First
India News on Thursday at
Hotel Clarks Amer.
Pawan Arora, CEO and
Managing Editor of First
India News, acknowl-
edged the in-
valuable con-
tributions of
professionals
in the medical and health
sector, who serve with
dedication and expertise.
Speaking with Minister
Khimsar and Dr Bairwa,
he highlighted the two key
panel discussions featur-
ing eight IAS officers —
“Future of Medical and
Health Services in Ra-
jasthan” and “Contribu-
tion of the Private Sector
in Medical and Health
Services in Rajasthan.”
These dialogues aimed at
raising Rajasthan’s life
expectancy from 70 to 77
years by 2045 with a focus
on quality, healthy living.
He emphasised how the
Health Department has
become one of the most
vital in the state, especial-
ly post-COVID-19, as it is
closely linked to people’s
lives. Referring to the Vik-
sit Rajasthan Vision Doc-
ument, he noted the grow-
ing role of Ayurveda
alongside allopathy. Out
of the department’s Rs
1,200 crore budget on the
country, Rs 450 crore has
been dedicated to Ayur-
veda in Rajasthan due to
the exemplary work of
state — a strong step to-
ward blending traditional
and modern healthcare for
a healthier Rajasthan.
Health Min GS Khimsar, Dy CM Dr PC Bairwa & CEO & Managing Editor of First India News Pawan Arora
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Dr Bairwa lauds PM Modi’s global promotion of Yoga
First India Bureau
Bundi
Through LS Speaker Om
Birla’s efforts, the central
AYUSH Ministry has ap-
proved a 30-bed AYUSH
hospital in Bundi under the
National AYUSH Mission
at an estimated cost of Rs
9.76 cr. The state govt has
sanctioned the building,
with construction expected
from December near Gan-
dhi Gram on Matunda
Road. The two-storey hos-
pital, executed by the Ra-
jasthan State Agriculture
Marketing Board, will offer
world-class Ayurvedic fa-
cilities, like Panchakarma,
Ksharsutra, Yoga, Natur-
opathy, outpatient and inpa-
tient care, a medicinal gar-
den, & a herbal kitchen.
Addl Rs 3 cr is allocated for
advanced equipment.
CM ORDERS DISCIPLINARY ACTION
First India Bureau
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The state government, un-
der CM Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma, continues to enforce
accountability and trans-
parency in administration.
Strict action is being taken
against officials guilty of
negligence, indiscipline,
or corruption.
The CM has approved
disciplinary proceedings in
14 cases and prosecution
in two cases. Pensions of
four retired officers have
been withheld, while an-
nual increments of eight
serving officers have been
stopped. Prosecution sanc-
tion was granted in two
pending matters. An ap-
peal under Rule 34 of the
CCA Rules was dismissed,
upholding the penalty,
while another case under
Rule 23 granted partial re-
lief, limiting punishment
to a formal censure. The
CM reiterated the govt’s
commitment to integrity,
stating that any lapses in
duty or corruption will
continue to face strict ac-
tion, ensuring discipline
and transparency in ad-
ministrative functioning.
CM Sharma orders 14
disciplinary actions, 2
prosecutions,
withholding pensions
and increments to
uphold administrative
integrity
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
ACTION AGAINST LAX OFFICIALS: 14 CASES, PROSECUTION IN 2
New AYUSH Hospital in Bundi to
come up through Birla’s efforts
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Union Minister Ash-
wini Vaishnaw inau-
gurated upgraded
passenger facilities at
65 North Western
Railway stations in
Jaipur, including new
platforms and an inte-
grated information
system, and launched
printed blankets on
the Jaipur–Asarwa
Express under ‘Vocal
for Local.’ He praised
Railways’ progress,
credited MP Manju
Sharma for the Amrit
Bharat Express, &
Jaipur BJP distribut-
ed livelihood kits to
54 underprivileged
families.
Union Min Vaishnaw unveils
upgrades at 65 stns in Jaipur
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses during the inauguration of
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BIHAR ELECTIONS: 10 IAS AND 3 IPS
OFFICERS FROM RAJASTHAN DEPLOYED
POLL POSTING
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Pawan Arora
bats for holistic
healthcare in
Rajasthan
Dr GAUTAM CHAND BHANSALI HONOURED WITH ‘RAJASTHAN RATNA AWARD’
Dr Gautam Chand
Bhansali from Bom-
bay Hospital, Mum-
bai, specially travelled from
Mumbai to attend the event,
where First India recognised
him with the Rajasthan Rat-
na Award. A distinguished
Consultant Physician and
Intensivist at Bombay Hospi-
tal, Dr Bhansali is renowned
for his deep expertise in
general medicine and infec-
tious diseases, making him a
beacon of hope for countless
patients. Born in Pali, Rajast-
han, and an alumnus of SMS
Medical College, Jaipur, Dr.
Bhansali chose a path that
goes beyond medicine — a
path of compassion, service,
and humanity. Through his
Golden Hour Foundation,
he has organized numerous
medical camps in remote re-
gions and trained thousands
in CPR techniques, helping
prevent avoidable deaths be-
fore patients reach hospitals.
During the COVID-19 pan-
demic, Dr Bhansali served
tirelessly as the Chairman
and Chief Coordinator of
Mumbai’s Task Force for two
years without taking a single
day off, providing free treat-
ment to all COVID patients.
His unparalleled dedica-
tion earned him the title of
“Mumbai Ratna.” Respected
across all walks of life —
from the medical fraternity
and political leadership to
Bollywood and the public —
Dr Bhansali continues to in-
spire through his unwavering
commitment to saving lives.
His mission remains clear:
“Every individual, regardless
of background, should be
empowered to save lives
during those crucial Golden
Hour moments.” Expressing
his gratitude, Dr. Bhansali
appreciated the initiative and
remarked that the candid
dialogue between represen-
tatives of the government
and private sectors was truly
inspiring. He added that
such platforms encourage
collaboration, innovation,
and the exchange of trans-
formative ideas.
GAJENDRA SINGH KHIMSAR,
HEALTH MINISTER
PAWAN ARORA, CEO & MANAGING
EDITOR, FIRST INDIA NEWS GAYATRI RATHORE,
PRINCIPAL SECY, MEDICAL & HEALTH
DR PREM CHAND BAIRWA,
DEPUTY CHIEF MNISTER
AMBRISH KUMAR,
SECRETARY MEDICAL EDUCATION

9. JAIPUR, FRIDAY | OCTOBER 17, 2025
MANSHA CULTURAL SHOWCASE!
he sprawling campus of Vardhman
Srikalyan International School (VSIS)
came alive with grandeur as it hosted
a two-day MANSHA 2025, themed “One
World, One Stage”. P12
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dazzling meet-
and-greet din-
ner was hosted
by Nikhil
Anand, Chair-
man of Gla-
manand Group and National Di-
rector of Miss Universe India, at
the opulent Suvarna Mahal, Ram-
bagh Palace, Jaipur, on Wednes-
day evening. The event wel-
comed the stunning participants
of Miss Teen Universe 2025,
turning the evening into a cele-
bration of beauty, culture and in-
ternational camaraderie.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra graced
the occasion as the Chief Guest,
inspiring the young contestants
with his encouraging words.
“Girls, this platform is not just
about beauty, it’s about confi-
dence, resilience and represent-
ing your values on the global
stage. We at Bharat24 and First
India News always believe in
promoting the youth, especially
in the fashion, glamour and enter-
tainment industry. I wish Nikhil
Anand and his team all the very
best. Shine bright and make eve-
ry moment count,” he said.
The dinner brought together 19
talented models from across the
world, each showcasing their
unique charm and personalities.
The regal ambience of Rambagh
Palace added a majestic backdrop
as contestants mingled, shared ex-
periences, and celebrated their
shared passion for fashion and
entertainment. Trishna Ray, reign-
ing Miss Teen Universe 2024, also
attended the evening, sharing in-
sights and motivating the partici-
pants with her journey and experi-
ences in the pageant world.
The competition, organised by
Miss Teen Universe Corp. and
Glamanand Entertainment Pvt
Ltd, and owned by Brayhan
Guerrero and Nikhil Anand, will
see prelims held at Zee Studios,
Jaipur, on October, 17, leading
up to the grand finale on October
18. The event promises glamor-
ous rounds including evening
gown, swimwear, talent, national
costume and Q&A, choreo-
graphed by Nivaldo, with profes-
sional photoshoots by VJ Suraj
and photography and cinematog-
raphy handled by
Mohit Senani and Jay.
The backstage team,
led by Rayyana
Masoom Reaz and Vai-
bhav Raj, with Nitin
Haritwal as Head of Op-
erations, ensures a seam-
less experience for con-
testants.
Sponsors She Wings,
TPC, Pristine Luxury, and
Strawvarie, along with an-
chor Lance Raymundo,
completed the evening’s
glittering ensemble. The
meet-and-greet dinner not
only reflected glamour and
elegance but also set the per-
fect tone for a week of ex-
citement, talent and interna-
tional celebration in Jaipur.
A glittering meet-and-greet dinner for Miss Teen Universe 2025 was hosted by Nikhil
Anand at Suvarna Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, on Wednesday evening. City First
brings you exclusive glimpses of the star-studded, glamour-filled evening!
MISS TEEN UNIVERSE CONTESTANTS
SHINE AT GLAMOROUS DINNER IN JAIPUR
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SANTOSH SHARMA
MANSHA CULTURAL SHOWCASE!MANSHA CULTURAL SHOWCASE!
came alive with grandeur as it hosted came alive with grandeur as it hosted
a two-day MANSHA 2025, themed “One a two-day MANSHA 2025, themed “One
World, One Stage”. World, One Stage”.
Kavita Chauhan
[email protected]
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle

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ubai turned into a dazzling hub
of joy, luxury and celebration
as the winners and finalists of
Miss Universe India 2025 and
Miss Teen India 2025 came
together to celebrate the birthday of vision-
ary media leader Dr Jagdeesh Chandra at the
magnificent Atlantis, The Palm, recently.
Proudly sponsored by Bharat24: Vision of
New India, the grand trip was a blend of el-
egance, gratitude and festivity, leaving eve-
ryone with cherished memories.
The celebration began with a lavish din-
ner in honour of Dr Chan-
dra, set against Dubai’s
glittering skyline, a
perfect backdrop
for heartfelt con-
versations and
laughter. Nikhil
Anand, Chairman of Glamanand Group and
National Director of Miss Universe India,
along with the stunning finalists, expressed
their deep admiration and appreciation for Dr
Chandra’s constant inspiration and guidance.
The evening evolved into a breathtaking
experience as the beauties embarked on an
exclusive fashion photoshoot around iconic
Dubai landmarks. The finalists, including
Tanya Sharma, Aarna Chaturvedi, Saanvi
Sharma, Kavin Rao, Rizul Singh, Ruchi Jad-
hav, Manika Vishwakarma, Aishwarya
Ramesh, Mehak Dhingra, Amishi Kaushik,
Divya Wadhwa and Sarangthem Nirupama, lit
up every frame with their grace and charisma.
While some aced the modern chic look in
sleek silhouettes and bold styles, others em-
braced traditional ensembles, bringing a re-
gal charm to the golden Dubai backdrops.
Their stunning transformations captured the
spirit of versatility, from shimmering gowns
reflecting the city’s lights to ethnic drapes
that mirrored India’s cultural richness.
Sharing her joy, Tanya Sharma expressed,
“It was surreal, walking along the beaches
of Dubai in couture felt like living a
dream. Every frame reflected not just
beauty, but the bond we share.” Ri-
zul Singh added, “This trip re-
minded us that beyond com-
petition lies camarade-
rie and collective
pride. We repre-
sented India with elegance and heart.” Aar-
na Chaturvedi beautifully summed up the
experience saying, “Dubai became our run-
way — every moment was magical and
empowering.”
Their stay at Atlantis was nothing short of
royal, filled with world-class cuisines, serene
ocean views, and unforgettable hospitality.
Between laughter, fashion, and friendship,
these talented young women celebrated not
only Dr Chandra’s special day but also their
shared journey of dreams and determination.
Reflecting on the occasion, Dr Jagdeesh
Chandra shared, “This Dubai experience was
more than a birthday celebration, it was a trib-
ute to unity, talent, and India’s growing glob-
al influence. I once again extend my heartiest
congratulations to Nikhil Anand and all you
winners. All the best for future endeavours.
Nikhil Anand added,“Such gestures inspire
our queens to dream bigger. My heartfelt
thanks to Dr Chandra and Bharat24 for this
memorable experience.” The Dubai celebra-
tion truly embodied the spirit of beauty with
purpose, a seamless fusion of glamour,
gratitude and growth that will be
etched in everyone’s
hearts forever.
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[email protected]

11. City Buzz
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gether was hosted by Su-
dhir Mathur on Wednes-
day at Malarpan, 2 Sardar
Patel Marg, creating an
evening filled with festive cheer and ca-
maraderie. The gathering celebrated the
spirit of togetherness among relatives,
friends, and well-wishers. Adding pres-
tige to the occasion, Dr Jagdeesh Chan-
dra graced the event with his presence
and exchanged warm pre-Diwali greet-
ings with Sudhir Mathur and the guests.
The celebration featured drinks,
mocktails, and a sumptuous dinner,
while the beautifully lit venue, adorned
with strings of lights, created a warm
and vibrant ambiance.
Guests were also treated to live music
by Amit, enhancing the festive mood.
The occasion further celebrated the
birthdays of Sunita Shekhawat and Dr
Ashok Singh with a joyous cake-cutting
ceremony.
Notable attendees included Mohan
Singh Tada, Narendra Singh, Vishaal
Mathur, Rishi Miglani, Apra Kuchhal,
Kamla Poddar, Dileep Singh, Dr Meeta
Singh, Mandakini Raina, Dr Sandeep
Bakshi, Haneet, Ramit, Bharat, Aditi,
Payal, Pallavi, Richa, and Ratika, among
other JIG members. The evening con-
cluded with laughter, engaging conver-
sations & heartfelt greetings, leaving
guests with moments.
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two-day MANSHA 2025,
themed “One World, One
Stage” on Wednesday. An-
chors welcomed guests, em-
phasizing the spirit of global
unity inspired by Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam—the world is
one family. The evening be-
gan with a traditional lamp
lighting invoking Goddess
Saraswati, followed by a
soulful band performance
blending vocals and orches-
tral harmonies.
The event was graced by
Chief Guest Rajyavardhan
Singh Rathore, Minister of
Youth Affairs and Sports
(Rajasthan), who delivered
an inspiring address on disci-
pline, perseverance, and nur-
turing youth potential. Guest
of Honour Dr Hemraj Meena
(SP Technical Services) and
Navneet Singh Purohit,
along with Dr Kamal Sethia,
Chairman of Vardhman
Group, were warmly wel-
comed.
Students mesmerized the
audience with global cultural
performances from Indian
classical to French elegance,
African tribal beats, Egyp-
tian mystique, Australian
bush drums, and American
hip-hop culminating in the
Grand Finale, “Harmony of
Nations.” The Annual Report
highlighted academic and co-
curricular achievements,
while the evening concluded
with a patriotic National An-
them and heartfelt gratitude
in the Vote of Thanks.
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