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NEXT GENERATION GST REFORMS MARK START OF ?GST BACHAT UTSAV? ACROSS INDIA
Modi enjoys Arunachal?s Swadeshi pride!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with traders and merchants, as they hail ?GST Bachat Utsav? during his visit to an exhibition, in Itanagar, on Monday. PM Modi stresses the need for quality standards and promoting a strong preference for Made in India products.
North East is the Ashtalakshmi of India: Modi
Moni Sharma
Itanagar/Jaipur
PM Narendra Modi, dur-
ing his visit to Itanagar on
Monday, inaugurated and
laid the foundation stone
for development projects
worth over ` 5,100 crore.
Key among them are two
major hydropower pro-
jects — Heo (240 MW)
and Tato-I (186 MW) —
worth over ` 3,700 crore
in the Siyom sub-basin.
He also laid the foun-
dation stone for a world-
class Convention Centre
in Tawang, located at an
altitude of over 9,820
feet. Additionally, the PM
launched several infra-
structure projects worth
`1,290 crore, spanning
connectivity, healthcare,
fire safety, and facilities
for working women,
aimed at boosting eco-
nomic growth and im-
proving quality of life in
the region. He affirmed
that the GST Savings
Festival will bring in joy,
prosperity and success to
the people of India.
“From Tawang Mon-
astery to Golden Pagoda
in Namsai, Arunachal
Pradesh represents a con-
fluence of peace and cul-
ture”, stated PM Modi,
saluting this land and
calling it pride of India.
He attacked Congress
party for “ignoring north-
east region” and impos-
ing heavy tax burdens.
P6
UNDER PRASHAD SCHEME, PM MODI INAUGURATES
REBUILT 524-YEAR-OLD TRIPURA SUNDARI TEMPLE
Tripura: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday
inaugurated the redeveloped 524-year-old Tri-
pura Sundari Temple Complex, one of 51 Shakti
Peethas, at Udaipur in Tripura’s Gomati district, under Pil-
grimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Heritage Augmentation
Drive (PRASHAD) scheme. The shrine, among 51 revered
Shaktipeethas, has been redeveloped at a cost of `52
crore under Tourism Ministry’s PRASAD scheme, with an
additional `7 crore from state govt. The project includes a
three-storeyed structure with halls, dormitories, stalls, and
a redesigned ‘naatmandir’, along with a Shaktipeetha Park
featuring replicas of all 51 shrines, food courts, souvenir
shops, guest accommodation, and a museum. Facilities of
ramps, lifts for differently-abled devotees are also available.
PM Narendra Modi on Monday hailed
the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms,
which are being rolled out, saying that
they will brighten smiles in every home
PM Narendra Modi with Arunachal Pradesh Governor Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, Chief Minister
Pema Khandu, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju & others during foundation stone laying, inauguration
of various developmental projects at public meeting, in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday.
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Modi offers prayers during the inauguration of redeveloped
524-year-old Tripura Sundari Temple, in Gomati, on Monday.
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CM RAISES AWARENESS ON ‘GST BACHAT UTSAV’, SAYS...
‘GST 2.0 will bring relief to people’
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
hief Minister
Bhajan Lal
Sharma said
that under the leadership
of PM Modi, the Central
Government’s decision
to simplify GST and re-
vise tax slabs is historic.
He said this major fes-
tive gift will make food,
clothing, housing cheap-
er, bringing considerable
relief to the people. On
Monday, Sharma visited
key markets in Mansar-
ovar area to raise aware-
ness among traders and
public as part of the ‘GST
Bachat Utsav’. During
the visit, he placed stick-
ers related to the festival
at various establishments
and encouraged people to
adopt indigenous prod-
ucts. Addressing gather-
ing, CM said PM Modi is
sensitive towards people.
The Chief Minister
stated that the state gov-
ernment is running a spe-
cial awareness campaign
from 22 to 29 September
under ‘GST Bachat Ut-
sav’. He also urged peo-
ple and traders to cele-
brate the GST Savings
Festival and to adopt
more indigenous prod-
ucts. This, he said, would
strengthen nation’s econ-
omy while ensuring that
consumers directly ben-
efit from new slabs.
P8
C
‘GST BACHAT UTSAV’: MODI PENS A LETTER
TO CITIZENS AS INDIA ROLLS OUT GST 2.0
PM Narendra Modi on Monday wrote an open
letter to citizens and hailed the “GST Bachat
Utsav” initiative. “As the nation celebrates the
beginning of Navaratri, I extend heartfelt wishes to
you and your families. May this festival bring good
health, happiness and
prosperity to everyone.
This year, festive season
brings an added reason to
rejoice. From September
22nd, Next Generation
GST reforms have begun
to make their presence
felt, marking start of ‘GST
Bachat Utsav’ or ‘GST
Savings Festival’ across
country,” PM Modi wrote.
“My Fellow Indians,
Namaskar!
s the nation cele-
brates the begin-
ning of Navaratri,
I extend heartfelt
wishes to you and
your families. May this festival
bring good health, happiness
and prosperity to everyone.
This year, the festive season
brings an added reason to re-
joice. From September 22nd,
the Next Generation GST re-
forms have begun to make their
presence felt, marking the start
of a ‘GST Bachat Utsav’ or
‘GST Savings Festival’ across
the country.
These reforms will boost sav-
ings and directly benefit every
section of society, be it farmers,
women, youth, poor, middle class,
traders or MSMEs. They will en-
courage greater growth and in-
vestments and accelerate the pro-
gress of every state and region.
An important feature of the
Next Generation GST reforms
is that there will mainly be two
slabs of 5% and 18%.
Daily essentials such as food,
medicines, soap, toothpaste, in-
surance and many more items
will now either be tax-free or
fall in the lowest 5% tax slab.
Goods that were earlier taxed at
12% have almost entirely shift-
ed to 5%.
It is greatly heartening to see
various shopkeepers and traders
putting up ‘then and now’
boards which indicate taxes pre-
reforms and post-reforms.
In the last few years, 25 crore
people have risen above poverty
and formed an aspirational neo-
middle class.
Further, we have also
strengthened the hands of our
middle class with the massive
income tax cuts, which ensure
zero tax up to the annual income
of `12 lakh.
If we combine the income tax
cuts and the Next Generation
GST reforms, they add up to
savings of nearly ` 2.5 lakh crore
for the people.
Your household expenses will
reduce and it will be easier to
fulfill aspirations such as build-
ing a home, purchasing a vehi-
cle, purchasing appliances, eat-
ing out or planning a family
vacation.
Our nation’s GST journey,
which began in 2017, was a
turning point in freeing our citi-
zens and businesses from the
web of multiple taxes.
GST united the nation eco-
nomically. ‘One Nation, One
Tax’ brought uniformity and re-
lief. The GST Council, with the
active participation of both Cen-
tre and States, took many pro-
people decisions.
Now, these new reforms take
us further, simplifying the sys-
tem, reducing rates and putting
more savings in the hands of the
people.
Our small industries, shop-
keepers, traders, entrepreneurs
and MSMEs will also see great-
er Ease of Doing Business and
Ease of Compliance.
Lower taxes, lower prices and
simpler rules will mean better
sales, less compliance burden
and growth of opportunities, es-
pecially in the MSME sector.
Our collective goal is Viksit
Bharat by 2047. To achieve it,
walking on the path of self-reli-
ance is imperative. These re-
forms strengthen our local man-
ufacturing base, paving the way
towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
On a related note, this festive
season, let us also resolve to
support products that are Made
in India. This means buying
Swadeshi products that have the
sweat and toil of an Indian in-
volved in their making, irre-
spective of the brand or the
company that makes them.
Every time you buy a product
made by our own artisans,
workers and industries, you are
helping many families earn their
living and creating job opportu-
nities for our youth.
I appeal to our shopkeepers
and traders to sell products that
are Made in India. Let us proud-
ly say - what we buy is Swadeshi.
Let us proudly say - what we
sell is Swadeshi.
I also urge state governments
to encourage industry, manufac-
turing and improvement of the
investment climate.
Once again, I wish you and
your families a joyous Navaratri
and a season full of happiness
and savings through the ‘GST
Savings Festival’.
May these reforms bring
greater prosperity to every In-
dian household.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Narendra
Modi
The writer is
Prime Minister of India
Vol 7 Issue No. 108 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra Managing Editor: Pawan Arora Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
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PM HAILS ‘GST BACHAT UTSAV’,
CALLS FOR ‘SWADESHI’
PM MODI’S OPEN LETTER TO NATION
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An important feature
of the Next Generation
GST reforms is that
there will mainly
be two slabs of
5%
and 18%
Daily essentials such
as food, medicines,
soap, toothpaste,
insurance and many
more items will now
either be tax-free or
fall in the lowest
5%
tax slab. Goods that
were earlier taxed at
12% have almost
entirely shifted to
5%
If we combine the
income tax cuts and
the Next Generation
GST reforms, they
add up to savings of
nearly
`2.5 lakh
crore for the people
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PM MODI’S DETERMINATION SHOWS THAT HOW
IMPOSSIBLE CAN BE MADE POSSIBLE, SAYS VP
VP CP Radhakrishnan on
Monday said PM Modi is a
living inspiration for millions
whose determination shows how
impossible can be made possible.
At an event, he released 2 volumes
containing selected speeches of
PM Modi, titled ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka
Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’, covering the
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term. “Today, India has proudly grown as the fourth
largest economy in the world and is poised to soon
become the third largest,” VP CP Radhakrishnan said.
SENSEX
82,159.97
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NIFTY
IN BRIEF
India extends airspace
ban on Pakistan airlines
New Delhi: Aircraft of
Pakistan airlines or any
Pakistani operator will not
be able to use Indian air-
space, as India has ex-
tended the closure of its
airspace for Pakistan till
5:29 am on October 24,
sources said on Monday.
Naxal leaders with ` 40
lakh bounty each killed
Raipur: Two top Maoist
leaders, carrying a bounty
of `40 lakh each, were
gunned down during an
encounter in Chhattis-
garh’s Narayanpur dis-
trict, the police officials
confirmed on Monday.
P6
Passenger attempts to
enter cockpit on AI flight
Bengaluru: In a mid-
flight scare, a passenger
on an Air India Express
flight from Bengaluru to
Varanasi tried to open the
cockpit door while look-
ing for the lavatory, the
airline officials confirmed
on Monday.
SC slams reports over
‘pilot error’ in AI crashJaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss
progress on bilateral issues in US‘PoK belongs to India,
reunification day near’
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The SC Monday issued
notice on a plea seeking
an independent and expe-
ditious investigation into
the June 12, 2025, crash
of an Air India Boeing
Dreamliner in Ahmed-
abad, which killed 260
people. A bench of Jus-
tices Surya Kant and NK
Singh also termed as “un-
fortunate” media reports
which indicated that “pi-
lot error” was to blame
for the crash, purportedly
quoting some prelimi-
nary findings by AAIB.
First India Bureau
New York
EAM S Jaishankar on
Monday met US Secre-
tary of State Marco Ru-
bio in New York for bilat-
eral discussions on the
sidelines of the 80th ses-
sion of the UN General
Assembly. Post meeting,
Jaishankar, posted on X,
“Our conversation cov-
ered a range of bilateral
and international issues
of the current concern.
Agreed on the impor-
tance of sustained en-
gagement to progress on
priority areas.”
First India Bureau
Rabat (Morocco)
In strongly-worded mes-
sage to Islamabad, De-
fence Minister Rajnath
Singh stated that India
will take back the control
of Pakistan occupied
Kashmir (PoK) as the de-
mands for the same are
being raised by the peo-
ple from region. Speak-
ing with Indian diaspora
in Rabat, Morocco, on
Monday, he said, “PoK
will be ours on its own.
Demands have started
being made in PoK, you
must have heard slogan-
eering.” “I was address-
ing Indian Army at a pro-
gram in Kashmir Valley
5 years ago, I had said
that we will not need to
attack and capture PoK,
it is anyway ours; PoK
itself will say, ‘Main bhi
Bharat Hoon’.”
Maa Brahmacharini
INDIANS DEBOARD PLANE AFTER H-1B FEE ORDER
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after Trump announced a $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
At San Francisco Airport, several Indian passengers
deboarded, causing a three-hour delay, on Monday.
OTHER COURT NEWS
Actor Jacqueline Fernan-
dez failed to get relief from
SC, in `200 cr PMLA case
involving alleged conman
Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
The SC Monday sought
Delhi Police?s response on
bail pleas of activists Umar
Khalid, Sharjeel Imam,
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Haider and Shifa Ur Re-
hman in 2020 Delhi riots.
The Delhi HC on Monday
said adultery, meaning an
extramarital affair, is not a
crime in itself, but rather a
marital ground that can be
used in cases of divorce or
matrimonial disputes.
P4
EAM S Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio, in New York on Monday.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma shares lighter moment with a trader during
the ?GST Bachat Utsav? awareness campaign in Mansarovar on
Monday. Also seen here is JMCG Deputy Mayor Puneet Karnawat.
Hariyalo Rajasthan!
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma plants a sapling at CMO, on Monday.
Noida: Preparations
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from Noida International
Airport in Jewar are in
full swing ahead of its
inauguration on October
30. On Monday, Noida
International Airport Ltd
handed over security to
CISF.
P6 Akshay Roy
CISF TAKES OVER
SECURITY OF NOIDA
AIRPORT; LAUNCH
ON OCTOBER 30
CISF DIG Vinay Kajla speaks
with Bharat24, on Monday.
Pak Air Force strike kills
30 in Pakhtunkhwa area
New Delhi: At least 30
people, including children
and women, were killed in
airstrikes carried out by
the Pakistan Air Force
in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province on Monday. PAF
dropped over eight LS-6
bombs on village in Tirah.
Modi enjoys Arunachal?s Swadeshi pride!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with traders and merchants, as they hail ?GST Bachat Utsav? during his visit to an exhibition, in Itanagar, on Monday. PM Modi stresses the need for quality standards and promoting a strong preference for Made in India products.
North East is the Ashtalakshmi of India: Modi
Moni Sharma
Itanagar/Jaipur
PM Narendra Modi, dur-
ing his visit to Itanagar on
Monday, inaugurated and
laid the foundation stone
for development projects
worth over ` 5,100 crore.
Key among them are two
major hydropower pro-
jects — Heo (240 MW)
and Tato-I (186 MW) —
worth over ` 3,700 crore
in the Siyom sub-basin.
He also laid the foun-
dation stone for a world-
class Convention Centre
in Tawang, located at an
altitude of over 9,820
feet. Additionally, the PM
launched several infra-
structure projects worth
`1,290 crore, spanning
connectivity, healthcare,
fire safety, and facilities
for working women,
aimed at boosting eco-
nomic growth and im-
proving quality of life in
the region. He affirmed
that the GST Savings
Festival will bring in joy,
prosperity and success to
the people of India.
“From Tawang Mon-
astery to Golden Pagoda
in Namsai, Arunachal
Pradesh represents a con-
fluence of peace and cul-
ture”, stated PM Modi,
saluting this land and
calling it pride of India.
He attacked Congress
party for “ignoring north-
east region” and impos-
ing heavy tax burdens.
P6
UNDER PRASHAD SCHEME, PM MODI INAUGURATES
REBUILT 524-YEAR-OLD TRIPURA SUNDARI TEMPLE
Tripura: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday
inaugurated the redeveloped 524-year-old Tri-
pura Sundari Temple Complex, one of 51 Shakti
Peethas, at Udaipur in Tripura’s Gomati district, under Pil-
grimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Heritage Augmentation
Drive (PRASHAD) scheme. The shrine, among 51 revered
Shaktipeethas, has been redeveloped at a cost of `52
crore under Tourism Ministry’s PRASAD scheme, with an
additional `7 crore from state govt. The project includes a
three-storeyed structure with halls, dormitories, stalls, and
a redesigned ‘naatmandir’, along with a Shaktipeetha Park
featuring replicas of all 51 shrines, food courts, souvenir
shops, guest accommodation, and a museum. Facilities of
ramps, lifts for differently-abled devotees are also available.
PM Narendra Modi on Monday hailed
the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms,
which are being rolled out, saying that
they will brighten smiles in every home
PM Narendra Modi with Arunachal Pradesh Governor Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, Chief Minister
Pema Khandu, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju & others during foundation stone laying, inauguration
of various developmental projects at public meeting, in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday.
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Modi offers prayers during the inauguration of redeveloped
524-year-old Tripura Sundari Temple, in Gomati, on Monday.
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CM RAISES AWARENESS ON ‘GST BACHAT UTSAV’, SAYS...
‘GST 2.0 will bring relief to people’
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
hief Minister
Bhajan Lal
Sharma said
that under the leadership
of PM Modi, the Central
Government’s decision
to simplify GST and re-
vise tax slabs is historic.
He said this major fes-
tive gift will make food,
clothing, housing cheap-
er, bringing considerable
relief to the people. On
Monday, Sharma visited
key markets in Mansar-
ovar area to raise aware-
ness among traders and
public as part of the ‘GST
Bachat Utsav’. During
the visit, he placed stick-
ers related to the festival
at various establishments
and encouraged people to
adopt indigenous prod-
ucts. Addressing gather-
ing, CM said PM Modi is
sensitive towards people.
The Chief Minister
stated that the state gov-
ernment is running a spe-
cial awareness campaign
from 22 to 29 September
under ‘GST Bachat Ut-
sav’. He also urged peo-
ple and traders to cele-
brate the GST Savings
Festival and to adopt
more indigenous prod-
ucts. This, he said, would
strengthen nation’s econ-
omy while ensuring that
consumers directly ben-
efit from new slabs.
P8
C
‘GST BACHAT UTSAV’: MODI PENS A LETTER
TO CITIZENS AS INDIA ROLLS OUT GST 2.0
PM Narendra Modi on Monday wrote an open
letter to citizens and hailed the “GST Bachat
Utsav” initiative. “As the nation celebrates the
beginning of Navaratri, I extend heartfelt wishes to
you and your families. May this festival bring good
health, happiness and
prosperity to everyone.
This year, festive season
brings an added reason to
rejoice. From September
22nd, Next Generation
GST reforms have begun
to make their presence
felt, marking start of ‘GST
Bachat Utsav’ or ‘GST
Savings Festival’ across
country,” PM Modi wrote.
“My Fellow Indians,
Namaskar!
s the nation cele-
brates the begin-
ning of Navaratri,
I extend heartfelt
wishes to you and
your families. May this festival
bring good health, happiness
and prosperity to everyone.
This year, the festive season
brings an added reason to re-
joice. From September 22nd,
the Next Generation GST re-
forms have begun to make their
presence felt, marking the start
of a ‘GST Bachat Utsav’ or
‘GST Savings Festival’ across
the country.
These reforms will boost sav-
ings and directly benefit every
section of society, be it farmers,
women, youth, poor, middle class,
traders or MSMEs. They will en-
courage greater growth and in-
vestments and accelerate the pro-
gress of every state and region.
An important feature of the
Next Generation GST reforms
is that there will mainly be two
slabs of 5% and 18%.
Daily essentials such as food,
medicines, soap, toothpaste, in-
surance and many more items
will now either be tax-free or
fall in the lowest 5% tax slab.
Goods that were earlier taxed at
12% have almost entirely shift-
ed to 5%.
It is greatly heartening to see
various shopkeepers and traders
putting up ‘then and now’
boards which indicate taxes pre-
reforms and post-reforms.
In the last few years, 25 crore
people have risen above poverty
and formed an aspirational neo-
middle class.
Further, we have also
strengthened the hands of our
middle class with the massive
income tax cuts, which ensure
zero tax up to the annual income
of `12 lakh.
If we combine the income tax
cuts and the Next Generation
GST reforms, they add up to
savings of nearly ` 2.5 lakh crore
for the people.
Your household expenses will
reduce and it will be easier to
fulfill aspirations such as build-
ing a home, purchasing a vehi-
cle, purchasing appliances, eat-
ing out or planning a family
vacation.
Our nation’s GST journey,
which began in 2017, was a
turning point in freeing our citi-
zens and businesses from the
web of multiple taxes.
GST united the nation eco-
nomically. ‘One Nation, One
Tax’ brought uniformity and re-
lief. The GST Council, with the
active participation of both Cen-
tre and States, took many pro-
people decisions.
Now, these new reforms take
us further, simplifying the sys-
tem, reducing rates and putting
more savings in the hands of the
people.
Our small industries, shop-
keepers, traders, entrepreneurs
and MSMEs will also see great-
er Ease of Doing Business and
Ease of Compliance.
Lower taxes, lower prices and
simpler rules will mean better
sales, less compliance burden
and growth of opportunities, es-
pecially in the MSME sector.
Our collective goal is Viksit
Bharat by 2047. To achieve it,
walking on the path of self-reli-
ance is imperative. These re-
forms strengthen our local man-
ufacturing base, paving the way
towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
On a related note, this festive
season, let us also resolve to
support products that are Made
in India. This means buying
Swadeshi products that have the
sweat and toil of an Indian in-
volved in their making, irre-
spective of the brand or the
company that makes them.
Every time you buy a product
made by our own artisans,
workers and industries, you are
helping many families earn their
living and creating job opportu-
nities for our youth.
I appeal to our shopkeepers
and traders to sell products that
are Made in India. Let us proud-
ly say - what we buy is Swadeshi.
Let us proudly say - what we
sell is Swadeshi.
I also urge state governments
to encourage industry, manufac-
turing and improvement of the
investment climate.
Once again, I wish you and
your families a joyous Navaratri
and a season full of happiness
and savings through the ‘GST
Savings Festival’.
May these reforms bring
greater prosperity to every In-
dian household.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Narendra
Modi
The writer is
Prime Minister of India
Vol 7 Issue No. 108 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra Managing Editor: Pawan Arora Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
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PM HAILS ‘GST BACHAT UTSAV’,
CALLS FOR ‘SWADESHI’
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VP CP Radhakrishnan on
Monday said PM Modi is a
living inspiration for millions
whose determination shows how
impossible can be made possible.
At an event, he released 2 volumes
containing selected speeches of
PM Modi, titled ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka
Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’, covering the
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term. “Today, India has proudly grown as the fourth
largest economy in the world and is poised to soon
become the third largest,” VP CP Radhakrishnan said.
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NIFTY
IN BRIEF
India extends airspace
ban on Pakistan airlines
New Delhi: Aircraft of
Pakistan airlines or any
Pakistani operator will not
be able to use Indian air-
space, as India has ex-
tended the closure of its
airspace for Pakistan till
5:29 am on October 24,
sources said on Monday.
Naxal leaders with ` 40
lakh bounty each killed
Raipur: Two top Maoist
leaders, carrying a bounty
of `40 lakh each, were
gunned down during an
encounter in Chhattis-
garh’s Narayanpur dis-
trict, the police officials
confirmed on Monday.
P6
Passenger attempts to
enter cockpit on AI flight
Bengaluru: In a mid-
flight scare, a passenger
on an Air India Express
flight from Bengaluru to
Varanasi tried to open the
cockpit door while look-
ing for the lavatory, the
airline officials confirmed
on Monday.
SC slams reports over
‘pilot error’ in AI crashJaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss
progress on bilateral issues in US‘PoK belongs to India,
reunification day near’
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The SC Monday issued
notice on a plea seeking
an independent and expe-
ditious investigation into
the June 12, 2025, crash
of an Air India Boeing
Dreamliner in Ahmed-
abad, which killed 260
people. A bench of Jus-
tices Surya Kant and NK
Singh also termed as “un-
fortunate” media reports
which indicated that “pi-
lot error” was to blame
for the crash, purportedly
quoting some prelimi-
nary findings by AAIB.
First India Bureau
New York
EAM S Jaishankar on
Monday met US Secre-
tary of State Marco Ru-
bio in New York for bilat-
eral discussions on the
sidelines of the 80th ses-
sion of the UN General
Assembly. Post meeting,
Jaishankar, posted on X,
“Our conversation cov-
ered a range of bilateral
and international issues
of the current concern.
Agreed on the impor-
tance of sustained en-
gagement to progress on
priority areas.”
First India Bureau
Rabat (Morocco)
In strongly-worded mes-
sage to Islamabad, De-
fence Minister Rajnath
Singh stated that India
will take back the control
of Pakistan occupied
Kashmir (PoK) as the de-
mands for the same are
being raised by the peo-
ple from region. Speak-
ing with Indian diaspora
in Rabat, Morocco, on
Monday, he said, “PoK
will be ours on its own.
Demands have started
being made in PoK, you
must have heard slogan-
eering.” “I was address-
ing Indian Army at a pro-
gram in Kashmir Valley
5 years ago, I had said
that we will not need to
attack and capture PoK,
it is anyway ours; PoK
itself will say, ‘Main bhi
Bharat Hoon’.”
Maa Brahmacharini
INDIANS DEBOARD PLANE AFTER H-1B FEE ORDER
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after Trump announced a $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
At San Francisco Airport, several Indian passengers
deboarded, causing a three-hour delay, on Monday.
OTHER COURT NEWS
Actor Jacqueline Fernan-
dez failed to get relief from
SC, in `200 cr PMLA case
involving alleged conman
Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
The SC Monday sought
Delhi Police?s response on
bail pleas of activists Umar
Khalid, Sharjeel Imam,
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Haider and Shifa Ur Re-
hman in 2020 Delhi riots.
The Delhi HC on Monday
said adultery, meaning an
extramarital affair, is not a
crime in itself, but rather a
marital ground that can be
used in cases of divorce or
matrimonial disputes.
P4
EAM S Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio, in New York on Monday.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma shares lighter moment with a trader during
the ?GST Bachat Utsav? awareness campaign in Mansarovar on
Monday. Also seen here is JMCG Deputy Mayor Puneet Karnawat.
Hariyalo Rajasthan!
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma plants a sapling at CMO, on Monday.
Noida: Preparations
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from Noida International
Airport in Jewar are in
full swing ahead of its
inauguration on October
30. On Monday, Noida
International Airport Ltd
handed over security to
CISF.
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CISF TAKES OVER
SECURITY OF NOIDA
AIRPORT; LAUNCH
ON OCTOBER 30
CISF DIG Vinay Kajla speaks
with Bharat24, on Monday.
Pak Air Force strike kills
30 in Pakhtunkhwa area
New Delhi: At least 30
people, including children
and women, were killed in
airstrikes carried out by
the Pakistan Air Force
in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province on Monday. PAF
dropped over eight LS-6
bombs on village in Tirah.
First India Bureau
Kota/Tonk/Nagaur/
Bhilwara/Ajmer
Ten people lost their lives
in separate drowning inci-
dents across Rajasthan on
Monday. In Kota, seven
children were swept away
in the Parvati river; while
three managed to swim
out, four went missing.
SDRF and NDRF teams
recovered one body, with
search operations con-
tinuing under DSP Shi-
vam Joshi.
In Tonk, a youth, Sanra
Bhil, drowned in the Ba-
nas river, while in Merta
City (Nagaur), a man
died after slipping into a
dam. Two youths in Bhil-
wara were washed away
with their bike at a cul-
vert on Banas river.
Meanwhile, in Tonk’s
Rajmahal area, a tractor-
trolley was swept away
but the driver survived.
In Tonk, a tractor trolley
got swept away in strong
current at Rajmahal cul-
vert, downstream of Banas
river. The driver, however,
managed to swim to his
safety. Water is being re-
leased from Bisalpur Dam
into the Banas river for the
last two months. Due to
this, the roads are closed
and this has been causing
accidents.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
BJP State President Madan
Rathore on Monday, ac-
cused the Opposition of
spreading false and mis-
leading information about
the Bhajan Lal govern-
ment’s development work
in Rajasthan. He said the
government is working
sincerely for public wel-
fare while the opposition
indulges in propaganda.
Rathore highlighted
the state’s initiatives, in-
cluding new medical col-
leges, CHCs, PHCs, doc-
tor recruitment, and im-
plementation of Ayush-
man Bharat and CM
Chiranjeevi Yojana for
free healthcare. He also
cited farmers receiving
compensation for crop
losses through transpar-
ent online verification.
Criticising the Opposi-
tion’s past failures, he
claimed upcoming mu-
nicipal and panchayat
elections would reflect
public approval of the
BJP. Rathore also con-
demned the Congress
over the handling of Kan-
haiya Lal’s murder in
Udaipur, accusing them
of politicizing the tragedy.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A reunion of the Jaipur
Police Commissionerate
2013 batch was held at
Hotel Kalwar Hills on
Saturday. Police officers
reminisced about their
training days and paid
tribute to their colleagues
who were martyred in the
line of duty.
The program began
with a tribute to martyred
colleagues Ajit Singh and
Moolchand. Everyone
observed a two-minute
silence and placed
wreaths on their photo-
graphs. Many police of-
ficers got emotional.
Officers reminisced
their training days at the
Police Training Centre
in Kherwara, Udaipur
and shared their experi-
ences and amusing an-
ecdotes. They also
danced to popular film
songs and this was fol-
lowed by dinner.
Police officers who
quit jobs as constables to
pursue careers in rail-
ways, banks and the edu-
cation department also
participated.
Corridor Corridor
News
Jaipur Development Authority to compensate
plot owners for land affected by 80-foot road
The Jaipur Development Authority will compensate plot
holders whose land is affected by the proposed 80-feet
sector road connecting Kumbha Marg to Mahal Road.
The decision was taken in recent meetings of the JDA’s
EXLOGLQJPDSDQGOD\RXWSODQFRPPLWWHHV2InFLDOV
FRQnUPHGWKDWWKHURDGZLOOIROORZWKHDOLJQPHQWVKRZQ
in the zonal plan. Six plots are reported to fall within the
proposed road area, although the 2013 Ashok Vihar B
Colony layout did not include this road, and a lease was
previously issued for one affected plot.
Agri Minister revises proposal: Raj farmers to
travel abroad for agri training after Diwali
Farmers from Rajasthan are now expected to travel
abroad after Diwali. Earlier, the trip was being consid-
ered for 8 October, but Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi
Lal Meena presented a revised proposal before the
government. He said that progressive farmers of the
state would learn new techniques abroad, with farmers
from every district getting an opportunity to participate.
The foreign tour may take place in the last week of Oc-
tober. Since farmers are currently engaged in the Kharif
season, the plan is to send them after Diwali.
Gehlot urges Meena
to end hunger strike
Former CM Ashok Gehlot
expressed concern over
Naresh Meena’s hunger
strike, now on its 11th
day. While praising
Meena’s intentions to
secure higher compensa-
tion for families of children
who died in the Jhalawar
school collapse, Gehlot
warned that the prolonged
strike is affecting his
health. He urged the govt
and Meena himself to end
the protest, noting that
his message has already
resonated with the public.
Raj leads in mineral
block auctions
Rajasthan’s mining sec-
tor has reached a new
milestone under Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma, with the state
set to lead in auctioning
major mineral blocks.
With necessary approv-
als in place, the auction
of pre-embedded
blocks aims to speed
up mining operations.
Principal Secretary of
Mines, T Ravikanth,
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is actively securing
required clearances.
FIT INDIA IN ACTION
7,000 join Udaipur’s Zinc City marathon
First India Bureau
Udaipur
industan Zinc
Limited the
world’s largest
integrated zinc producer
and one of the top 5 silver
producers globally, suc-
cessfully hosted the 2nd
edition of the Vedanta
Zinc City Half Marathon
today in Udaipur. The
event saw an overwhelm-
ing response with 7,000
runners from 27 states
across the country &
globe, participating in the
#RunForZeroHunger ini-
tiative, blending fitness
with purpose.
The races were flagged
off by Manna Lal Rawat
– MP Udaipur, Tarachand
Jain – MLA Udaipur
City, Phool Singh Meena
– MLA Udaipur Rural,
Namit Mehta -Udaipur
District Collector, Ab-
hishek Khanna - Munic-
ipal Commissioner,
Sunil Chedri - Chief
Conservator of Forests
& Arun Misra – CEO,
Hindustan Zinc with the
presence of eminent dig-
nitaries, city officials,
Hindustan Zinc’s senior
leadership and Anybody
Can Run (ABCR) team.
With three race cate-
gories - 21km, 10km,
and 5km, the Vedanta
Zinc City Half Marathon
truly catered to runners
of all fitness levels and
age groups. Many par-
ticipants embraced the
event as part of the na-
tional Fit India Move-
ment - a call given by
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi to encourage
citizens to integrate fit-
ness into daily life with
the simple message:
“Fitness ki dose, aadha
ghanta roz.”
Shubham Jain
Ajmer
Ajmer’s medical com-
munity witnessed a re-
markable act of social
service on Monday when
the family of 16-year-old
Durga Shankar, a resi-
dent of Kekri, donated
his organs following his
brain death due to ill-
ness. In an extraordinary
decision, his father chose
to donate his son’s heart
and liver, giving multiple
patients a chance at a
new lease on life and re-
inforcing the value of
organ donation.
Durga Shankar’s heart
was transported to Sawai
Man Singh Hospital in
Jaipur through a specially
arranged green corridor to
ensure timely delivery to
the recipient. His liver
was preserved and dis-
patched for transplanta-
tion as well. Rajasthan
Assembly Speaker Va-
sudev Devnani visited the
hospital to pay respects to
the family, commending
their courage and noting
that their decision could
inspire a societal shift to-
ward organ donation.
The teenager’s body
was given a dignified
farewell, with emotional
citizens raising slogans of
“Durga Shankar Amar
Rahe,” honoring his sac-
rifice in a manner akin to
paying tribute to a soldier.
The family’s noble act
has left a lasting mark on
Ajmer’s medical history
and is expected to en-
courage future organ do-
nation initiatives.
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
Customs officials at Jai-
pur airport on Sunday ar-
rested Kajal Chaurasia
(28), a Gwalior resident,
after 1.59 kg of marijua-
na was found in her bag-
gage on an Air Asia flight
from Bangkok. She re-
vealed she was offered a
free trip and Rs 20,000
by a man named Ashish
to carry the packets.She
has been sent to judicial
custody. She will now be
produced before the reg-
ular court hearing NDPS
cases today.
The arrest comes a day
after Junagadh resident
Mir Shahid Hussain was
caught with 11.5 kg of
hydroponic weed, while
earlier on September 10,
DRI nabbed a Delhi resi-
dent with 15.7 kg. Inves-
tigations are ongoing into
the smuggling racket.
The 2nd edition of the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon by Hindustan Zinc brought together 7,000
runners from 27 states & abroad.
Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani honoured the youth’s grieving
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Medical College Principal Anil Samariya and Superintendent Dr
Arvind Khare at JLN Hospital in Ajmer on Monday.
The accused arrived in Jaipur with 1.591 kg of hydroponic weed.
Durga Shankar Gurjar with his mother. He fainted after
suffering a headache on Sept 16 and died. Subsequently, his
organs were donated.
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Liver and lungs sent to Jaipur’s SMS Hospital
16-year-old gives new life to 3 people
Third big marijuana seizure in Jaipur this month
28-yr-old woman held with
marijuana at Jaipur airport
CRIME
ROUNDUP
13-YEAR-OLD RESCUED IN JHALAWAR
KIDNAPPING CASE, FOUR ARRESTED
Jhalawar: A 13-year-old girl missing from
Jhalrapatan, Jhalawar, was rescued before
being taken to Gujarat for a planned child
marriage with a 25-year-old man. Police arrested four
accused — Mamta
Gurjar, her partner
Makhan Singh, and
her nephews Dhanraj
and Mohan Gurjar.
With the coopera-
tion of Jaipur Police,
both were taken into
custody. The rescue
operation involved
coordinated efforts
by Jhalawar, Jaipur, and Jalore police. Police con-
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her family, and further investigation is ongoing.
BARAN: 6 HELD FOR
LOOTING `1 LAKH
FROM PETROL PUMP
FOUR HELD FOR
YOUTH’S KIDNAP,
ASSAULT IN BARMER
BHILWARA POLICE
SEIZE 102 KG OPIUM,
ONE ARRESTED
Baran: Baran district
police cracked a
late-night robbery
at Ambika Petrol Pump
in Anta within six hours.
Masked miscreants had tied
up employees and looted
Rs 96,000, but swift action
by Anta police led to the
detention of six suspects,
including a minor. Investi-
gations revealed the heist
was masterminded by a
petrol pump employee. SP
Abhishek Andasu praised
the police team for their
prompt action.
Barmer: Barmer
Police arrested four
men on Monday for
kidnapping and assaulting
a youth from Ishrol village.
The accused, acting over
an old enmity, abducted
Babulal on Sunday evening,
beat him severely, and left
him by the roadside with
broken arms and legs. Po-
lice also seized the vehicle
used in the crime. Babulal
had earlier complained
against some distant rela-
tives, but his case was not
acted upon then. Bhilwara police seized
over 102 kg of doda
chura from a vehicle
on NH-758 in Kotri region.
The operation, supervised by
SP Dharmen
dra Singh, led to
the arrest of Rahul Teli from
Chittorgarh, while another
accused escaped. Police
also seized the vehicle and
registered a case. Con-
stables Mukesh Kumar &
Shravan Kumar were key
in the action. Further probe
is underway to nab the
absconding accused & trace
the smuggling network.
10 die in separate drowning
incidents across Rajasthan
Opposition spreads lies, BJP
focused on devp: Rathore
Jaipur Police Commissionerate
2013 batch reunites, pays tributes
BJP State President Madan Rathore
A reunion of the Jaipur Police Commissionerate 2013 batch was held at Hotel Kalwar Hills on Saturday.
Officers reminisced
their training days at
the Police Training
Centre in Kherwara,
Udaipur and shared
their experiences and
amusing anecdotes
Tonk clash: Eight
arrested, five
juveniles detained DGP sends
Pindwara SHO
to police lines
First India Bureau
Tonk
Communal tension
erupted in Tonk after ru-
mours of a controversial
religious post on social
media sparked unrest,
culminating in vandal-
ism at a Kasida centre in
Bahir. The incident led
to swift police action,
with several arrests
made to curb further es-
calation.
Based on a complaint
filed by the victim, Raju
Saini, an FIR was regis-
tered and investigations
launched. Police have
arrested eight accused—
identified as Bahir resi-
dents Asif, Rehan, Fariq,
Bilal, Shahvez, Shariq,
Mohammad Azhar, and
Fazil—while five juve-
niles have also been de-
tained.
First India Bureau
Sirohi
Pindwara police station
SHO Bhawani Singh has
been sent to the police
lines after a surprise in-
spection of the premises,
storehouse and register
records by the DGP while
returning from Udaipur.
During the inspection, he
expressed displeasure
over the functioning of
Pindwara police, the
cleanliness system and
pendency of cases.
The Director General
of Police (DGP) was go-
ing from Udaipur to
Jodhpur, when he decid-
ed to inspect the Pin-
dwara police station.
During the inspection,
ASP Kishore Singh
Chauhan, DSP Bhavarlal
Chaudhary and other of-
ficers were present.
BOY DIES AFTER DROWNING IN BIR POND IN AJMER
Ajmer: A school student drowned in the deep
pond of Bir. As it was a holiday, Devaraj went
with some shepherds towards the pond area.
While playing, he suddenly began to drown in the deep
water. Seeing him sink, the nearby shepherds jumped
into the pond. He was taken to the Community Health
Centre in Srinagar, where doctors declared him dead.
BJP State Prez Madan
Rathore also cited
farmers receiving
compensation for
crop losses through
transparent online
verification
RAJASTHAN 02
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Kota/Tonk/Nagaur/
Bhilwara/Ajmer
Ten people lost their lives
in separate drowning inci-
dents across Rajasthan on
Monday. In Kota, seven
children were swept away
in the Parvati river; while
three managed to swim
out, four went missing.
SDRF and NDRF teams
recovered one body, with
search operations con-
tinuing under DSP Shi-
vam Joshi.
In Tonk, a youth, Sanra
Bhil, drowned in the Ba-
nas river, while in Merta
City (Nagaur), a man
died after slipping into a
dam. Two youths in Bhil-
wara were washed away
with their bike at a cul-
vert on Banas river.
Meanwhile, in Tonk’s
Rajmahal area, a tractor-
trolley was swept away
but the driver survived.
In Tonk, a tractor trolley
got swept away in strong
current at Rajmahal cul-
vert, downstream of Banas
river. The driver, however,
managed to swim to his
safety. Water is being re-
leased from Bisalpur Dam
into the Banas river for the
last two months. Due to
this, the roads are closed
and this has been causing
accidents.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
BJP State President Madan
Rathore on Monday, ac-
cused the Opposition of
spreading false and mis-
leading information about
the Bhajan Lal govern-
ment’s development work
in Rajasthan. He said the
government is working
sincerely for public wel-
fare while the opposition
indulges in propaganda.
Rathore highlighted
the state’s initiatives, in-
cluding new medical col-
leges, CHCs, PHCs, doc-
tor recruitment, and im-
plementation of Ayush-
man Bharat and CM
Chiranjeevi Yojana for
free healthcare. He also
cited farmers receiving
compensation for crop
losses through transpar-
ent online verification.
Criticising the Opposi-
tion’s past failures, he
claimed upcoming mu-
nicipal and panchayat
elections would reflect
public approval of the
BJP. Rathore also con-
demned the Congress
over the handling of Kan-
haiya Lal’s murder in
Udaipur, accusing them
of politicizing the tragedy.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A reunion of the Jaipur
Police Commissionerate
2013 batch was held at
Hotel Kalwar Hills on
Saturday. Police officers
reminisced about their
training days and paid
tribute to their colleagues
who were martyred in the
line of duty.
The program began
with a tribute to martyred
colleagues Ajit Singh and
Moolchand. Everyone
observed a two-minute
silence and placed
wreaths on their photo-
graphs. Many police of-
ficers got emotional.
Officers reminisced
their training days at the
Police Training Centre
in Kherwara, Udaipur
and shared their experi-
ences and amusing an-
ecdotes. They also
danced to popular film
songs and this was fol-
lowed by dinner.
Police officers who
quit jobs as constables to
pursue careers in rail-
ways, banks and the edu-
cation department also
participated.
Corridor Corridor
News
Jaipur Development Authority to compensate
plot owners for land affected by 80-foot road
The Jaipur Development Authority will compensate plot
holders whose land is affected by the proposed 80-feet
sector road connecting Kumbha Marg to Mahal Road.
The decision was taken in recent meetings of the JDA’s
EXLOGLQJPDSDQGOD\RXWSODQFRPPLWWHHV2InFLDOV
FRQnUPHGWKDWWKHURDGZLOOIROORZWKHDOLJQPHQWVKRZQ
in the zonal plan. Six plots are reported to fall within the
proposed road area, although the 2013 Ashok Vihar B
Colony layout did not include this road, and a lease was
previously issued for one affected plot.
Agri Minister revises proposal: Raj farmers to
travel abroad for agri training after Diwali
Farmers from Rajasthan are now expected to travel
abroad after Diwali. Earlier, the trip was being consid-
ered for 8 October, but Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi
Lal Meena presented a revised proposal before the
government. He said that progressive farmers of the
state would learn new techniques abroad, with farmers
from every district getting an opportunity to participate.
The foreign tour may take place in the last week of Oc-
tober. Since farmers are currently engaged in the Kharif
season, the plan is to send them after Diwali.
Gehlot urges Meena
to end hunger strike
Former CM Ashok Gehlot
expressed concern over
Naresh Meena’s hunger
strike, now on its 11th
day. While praising
Meena’s intentions to
secure higher compensa-
tion for families of children
who died in the Jhalawar
school collapse, Gehlot
warned that the prolonged
strike is affecting his
health. He urged the govt
and Meena himself to end
the protest, noting that
his message has already
resonated with the public.
Raj leads in mineral
block auctions
Rajasthan’s mining sec-
tor has reached a new
milestone under Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma, with the state
set to lead in auctioning
major mineral blocks.
With necessary approv-
als in place, the auction
of pre-embedded
blocks aims to speed
up mining operations.
Principal Secretary of
Mines, T Ravikanth,
FRQnUPHGWKDW560(7
is actively securing
required clearances.
FIT INDIA IN ACTION
7,000 join Udaipur’s Zinc City marathon
First India Bureau
Udaipur
industan Zinc
Limited the
world’s largest
integrated zinc producer
and one of the top 5 silver
producers globally, suc-
cessfully hosted the 2nd
edition of the Vedanta
Zinc City Half Marathon
today in Udaipur. The
event saw an overwhelm-
ing response with 7,000
runners from 27 states
across the country &
globe, participating in the
#RunForZeroHunger ini-
tiative, blending fitness
with purpose.
The races were flagged
off by Manna Lal Rawat
– MP Udaipur, Tarachand
Jain – MLA Udaipur
City, Phool Singh Meena
– MLA Udaipur Rural,
Namit Mehta -Udaipur
District Collector, Ab-
hishek Khanna - Munic-
ipal Commissioner,
Sunil Chedri - Chief
Conservator of Forests
& Arun Misra – CEO,
Hindustan Zinc with the
presence of eminent dig-
nitaries, city officials,
Hindustan Zinc’s senior
leadership and Anybody
Can Run (ABCR) team.
With three race cate-
gories - 21km, 10km,
and 5km, the Vedanta
Zinc City Half Marathon
truly catered to runners
of all fitness levels and
age groups. Many par-
ticipants embraced the
event as part of the na-
tional Fit India Move-
ment - a call given by
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi to encourage
citizens to integrate fit-
ness into daily life with
the simple message:
“Fitness ki dose, aadha
ghanta roz.”
Shubham Jain
Ajmer
Ajmer’s medical com-
munity witnessed a re-
markable act of social
service on Monday when
the family of 16-year-old
Durga Shankar, a resi-
dent of Kekri, donated
his organs following his
brain death due to ill-
ness. In an extraordinary
decision, his father chose
to donate his son’s heart
and liver, giving multiple
patients a chance at a
new lease on life and re-
inforcing the value of
organ donation.
Durga Shankar’s heart
was transported to Sawai
Man Singh Hospital in
Jaipur through a specially
arranged green corridor to
ensure timely delivery to
the recipient. His liver
was preserved and dis-
patched for transplanta-
tion as well. Rajasthan
Assembly Speaker Va-
sudev Devnani visited the
hospital to pay respects to
the family, commending
their courage and noting
that their decision could
inspire a societal shift to-
ward organ donation.
The teenager’s body
was given a dignified
farewell, with emotional
citizens raising slogans of
“Durga Shankar Amar
Rahe,” honoring his sac-
rifice in a manner akin to
paying tribute to a soldier.
The family’s noble act
has left a lasting mark on
Ajmer’s medical history
and is expected to en-
courage future organ do-
nation initiatives.
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
Customs officials at Jai-
pur airport on Sunday ar-
rested Kajal Chaurasia
(28), a Gwalior resident,
after 1.59 kg of marijua-
na was found in her bag-
gage on an Air Asia flight
from Bangkok. She re-
vealed she was offered a
free trip and Rs 20,000
by a man named Ashish
to carry the packets.She
has been sent to judicial
custody. She will now be
produced before the reg-
ular court hearing NDPS
cases today.
The arrest comes a day
after Junagadh resident
Mir Shahid Hussain was
caught with 11.5 kg of
hydroponic weed, while
earlier on September 10,
DRI nabbed a Delhi resi-
dent with 15.7 kg. Inves-
tigations are ongoing into
the smuggling racket.
The 2nd edition of the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon by Hindustan Zinc brought together 7,000
runners from 27 states & abroad.
Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani honoured the youth’s grieving
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Medical College Principal Anil Samariya and Superintendent Dr
Arvind Khare at JLN Hospital in Ajmer on Monday.
The accused arrived in Jaipur with 1.591 kg of hydroponic weed.
Durga Shankar Gurjar with his mother. He fainted after
suffering a headache on Sept 16 and died. Subsequently, his
organs were donated.
FILE
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Liver and lungs sent to Jaipur’s SMS Hospital
16-year-old gives new life to 3 people
Third big marijuana seizure in Jaipur this month
28-yr-old woman held with
marijuana at Jaipur airport
CRIME
ROUNDUP
13-YEAR-OLD RESCUED IN JHALAWAR
KIDNAPPING CASE, FOUR ARRESTED
Jhalawar: A 13-year-old girl missing from
Jhalrapatan, Jhalawar, was rescued before
being taken to Gujarat for a planned child
marriage with a 25-year-old man. Police arrested four
accused — Mamta
Gurjar, her partner
Makhan Singh, and
her nephews Dhanraj
and Mohan Gurjar.
With the coopera-
tion of Jaipur Police,
both were taken into
custody. The rescue
operation involved
coordinated efforts
by Jhalawar, Jaipur, and Jalore police. Police con-
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her family, and further investigation is ongoing.
BARAN: 6 HELD FOR
LOOTING `1 LAKH
FROM PETROL PUMP
FOUR HELD FOR
YOUTH’S KIDNAP,
ASSAULT IN BARMER
BHILWARA POLICE
SEIZE 102 KG OPIUM,
ONE ARRESTED
Baran: Baran district
police cracked a
late-night robbery
at Ambika Petrol Pump
in Anta within six hours.
Masked miscreants had tied
up employees and looted
Rs 96,000, but swift action
by Anta police led to the
detention of six suspects,
including a minor. Investi-
gations revealed the heist
was masterminded by a
petrol pump employee. SP
Abhishek Andasu praised
the police team for their
prompt action.
Barmer: Barmer
Police arrested four
men on Monday for
kidnapping and assaulting
a youth from Ishrol village.
The accused, acting over
an old enmity, abducted
Babulal on Sunday evening,
beat him severely, and left
him by the roadside with
broken arms and legs. Po-
lice also seized the vehicle
used in the crime. Babulal
had earlier complained
against some distant rela-
tives, but his case was not
acted upon then. Bhilwara police seized
over 102 kg of doda
chura from a vehicle
on NH-758 in Kotri region.
The operation, supervised by
SP Dharmen
dra Singh, led to
the arrest of Rahul Teli from
Chittorgarh, while another
accused escaped. Police
also seized the vehicle and
registered a case. Con-
stables Mukesh Kumar &
Shravan Kumar were key
in the action. Further probe
is underway to nab the
absconding accused & trace
the smuggling network.
10 die in separate drowning
incidents across Rajasthan
Opposition spreads lies, BJP
focused on devp: Rathore
Jaipur Police Commissionerate
2013 batch reunites, pays tributes
BJP State President Madan Rathore
A reunion of the Jaipur Police Commissionerate 2013 batch was held at Hotel Kalwar Hills on Saturday.
Officers reminisced
their training days at
the Police Training
Centre in Kherwara,
Udaipur and shared
their experiences and
amusing anecdotes
Tonk clash: Eight
arrested, five
juveniles detained DGP sends
Pindwara SHO
to police lines
First India Bureau
Tonk
Communal tension
erupted in Tonk after ru-
mours of a controversial
religious post on social
media sparked unrest,
culminating in vandal-
ism at a Kasida centre in
Bahir. The incident led
to swift police action,
with several arrests
made to curb further es-
calation.
Based on a complaint
filed by the victim, Raju
Saini, an FIR was regis-
tered and investigations
launched. Police have
arrested eight accused—
identified as Bahir resi-
dents Asif, Rehan, Fariq,
Bilal, Shahvez, Shariq,
Mohammad Azhar, and
Fazil—while five juve-
niles have also been de-
tained.
First India Bureau
Sirohi
Pindwara police station
SHO Bhawani Singh has
been sent to the police
lines after a surprise in-
spection of the premises,
storehouse and register
records by the DGP while
returning from Udaipur.
During the inspection, he
expressed displeasure
over the functioning of
Pindwara police, the
cleanliness system and
pendency of cases.
The Director General
of Police (DGP) was go-
ing from Udaipur to
Jodhpur, when he decid-
ed to inspect the Pin-
dwara police station.
During the inspection,
ASP Kishore Singh
Chauhan, DSP Bhavarlal
Chaudhary and other of-
ficers were present.
BOY DIES AFTER DROWNING IN BIR POND IN AJMER
Ajmer: A school student drowned in the deep
pond of Bir. As it was a holiday, Devaraj went
with some shepherds towards the pond area.
While playing, he suddenly began to drown in the deep
water. Seeing him sink, the nearby shepherds jumped
into the pond. He was taken to the Community Health
Centre in Srinagar, where doctors declared him dead.
BJP State Prez Madan
Rathore also cited
farmers receiving
compensation for
crop losses through
transparent online
verification
RAJASTHAN 02
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Tuesday | September 23, 2025
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Inspired by the Prime
Minister’s guiding prin-
ciple of “Sabka Saath,
Sabka Vikas, Sabka
Vishwas aur Sabka
Prayas”, Rajasthan Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma has launched the
Urban Service
Camps-2025, which are
emerging as a synonym
for public service. Since
their commencement on
September 17, these
camps have addressed
thousands of cases, pro-
viding timely relief to
citizens across the state.
The camps, which will
run from September 17 to
October 17, are turning
public expectations into
reality by ensuring quick
redressal of pending mat-
ters through a one-stop
solution model. The ini-
tiative is designed to
eliminate delays, ensur-
ing that no citizen has to
wait for authorized ser-
vices and facilities.
Under the Chief Min-
ister Sharma’s close su-
pervision, the camps
have achieved remarka-
ble progress. According
to the latest progress re-
port (till Monday), a total
of 3,656 land deeds have
been distributed under
various categories. These
include 290 families re-
ceiving deeds under Sec-
tion 69-A, and 237 un-
registered deeds regular-
ized and registered.
In approved schemes
on agricultural land,
2,121 land deeds have
been sanctioned, while
552 deeds were issued
under plans of municipal
bodies, trusts, and author-
ities. Following surrender
of previously issued
deeds, 63 new deeds were
reissued, and 203 cases
were converted from
leasehold to freehold. Ad-
ditionally, 42 deeds were
sanctioned under the
State Grant provision.
Through this campaign,
148 informal settlements
have been granted legal
recognition.
Divya Kanwaliya
Jaipur
Amidst the festive cheer
of Dussehra preparations
in Jaipur, a Muslim family
quietly upholds a tradition
that spans three genera-
tions of making Ravana
effigies. Chand Babu, a
seasoned artisan from
Mathura, has been travel-
ling to Jaipur for nearly
five decades to carry for-
ward the legacy begun by
his grandfather, Nabi
Baksh, who first crafted a
20-foot-tall Ravana effigy
that set a benchmark for
the family’s craft.
Every year, Chand
Babu arrives in Jaipur
with his wife Sahida, son,
daughter-in-law, daughter,
and son-in-law, devoting
one and a half months to
bringing joy of Dusshera
by making Ravana. While
making Ravana effigy, the
family stays within the
Ram Mandir premises,
Adarsh Nagar, where their
food and lodging are ar-
ranged. “When we come
here, we do not consume
meat and eat only dal-roti;
we become vegetarian
during this period,” Sha-
hida shared.
Chand Babu recalls his
own reluctant beginnings.
“When I was 13, I came
with my father. While he
worked, I sat idle. He
asked me to learn, but I
refused. Now, my family
and I have devoted our
lives to it,” he smiled. The
work, however, is far from
easy. “The most difficult
part is the face. Just mak-
ing the nose takes nearly
two days,” he explained.
This year, the effigy’s
crown has been modern-
ised with LED lights,
blending tradition with
contemporary creativity.
Effigy-making, though
seasonal, remains an in-
separable part of Chand
Babu’s identity. His main
livelihood comes from
crafting gilet payal (tradi-
tional anklets), but during
Dussehra, the joy lies in
the applause of people. “In
the park where people
watch our creation, we feel
proud and happy,” he said.
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
Jaipur Airport has rolled
out its winter schedule
from Monday, adding 7
new flights to expand con-
nectivity. New services
have started for Indore,
Bengaluru, Udaipur, Deh-
radun, Chandigarh, Kol-
kata & Ahmedabad. Until
yesterday, 52 flights were
operating daily from
Jaipur, but with new addi-
tions, number has risen to
59. Indigo has launched
flight 6E-7158 from
Jaipur to Indore, making it
the second daily service
on this route. A new Indi-
go flight, 6E-373, has also
begun operations to Ben-
galuru, raising daily count
of flights to city to six.
Meanwhile, Indigo’s
service to Hyderabad,
flight 6E-816, which pre-
viously operated four
times a week, will now
run daily, departing Jaipur
at 8:50 pm. This brings the
total number of daily
flights from Jaipur to Hy-
derabad to five. With the
new schedule, Jaipur’s air
connectivity continues to
grow steadily, offering
passengers more travel
options across the country.
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
The National Highways
Authority of India (NHAI)
is reshaping Rajasthan’s
road network through sev-
eral major projects,
though progress varies
widely. The Delhi-Va-
dodara 8-lane Highway
(NH-148N) has achieved
91.35% completion on
one stretch, while a sec-
ond segment lags at
81.96%, with deadlines
extended to late 2025.
The Jodhpur Ring Road
(NH-125A) is nearly
ready at 98.90% and is
expected to ease city con-
gestion. In contrast, the
Sursagar-Kailashpuri By-
pass (81.65%), Ajmer-
Nagaur section (37%),
Sanchore Road flyover
(44.46%), and Sikar-
Ranoli-Chhajpur section
(41.36%) remain slow,
causing inconvenience for
locals. The Gurugram-
Kotputli flyover, vital for
NCR connectivity, is also
progressing sluggishly.
Meanwhile, the Maya-
jar-Jaisalmer road project
(NH-70 and 11), valued at
Rs 1,237.71 crore, has yet
to begin, pending admin-
istrative approvals.
APPLAUSABLE INITIATIVE
A teacher strengthening bonds between Gen Alpha & Baby Boomers!
P Srinivasan
Jaipur
n initiative by a
government
teacher is
strengthening bonds be-
tween grandparents and
grandchildren in villages
of Jalore district, Ra-
jasthan. Sandeep Joshi, a
government school lec-
turer who teaches history
to class XI and XII stu-
dents in Rewat village,
asked his students during
the Diwali/winter break to
interact with elderly mem-
bers of their families or
villages and collect details
about local history. He told
students to ask questions
such as when the village
was established, informa-
tion about ancient temples
and old wells, modes of
transport in earlier times,
notable personalities of the
village, and to prepare a
family tree, among others.
This was done as part of a
project that carried five
marks in the final exams.
The initiative struck a
chord between the young-
er and older generations.
Students gained knowl-
edge about their village,
while elderly people got
an opportunity to recall
their past. “Generally, el-
derly people in villages
remain lonely, but such
initiatives bring life to
them,” Joshi said.
Dr Rajiv Gupta, former
Professor and Head of So-
ciology at the University
of Rajasthan, said, “It is a
pleasant surprise and inter-
action between the elderly
and the new generation
should be promoted so that
the transfer of value sys-
tems, culture, and family
dialogue can take place.
Through this, children will
also learn about the history
of the village.”
“This will revive the
family system and
strengthen family bonds.
The new generation is
generally busy on social
media, but such initiatives
offer an alternative. They
interact with elderly peo-
ple who have seen the real
world and can guide them
with their experience. It
also helps both genera-
tions to understand, adjust
to, and accommodate each
other,” Dr Gupta further
added.
Dr Akhilesh Jain, Med-
ical Superintendent and
Head of Psychiatry at ESI
Hospital, Ahmedabad,
said, “It is necessary to re-
main connected to one’s
roots, culture, and tradi-
tion, as they are the basis
of progress in life. Interac-
tion between the young
and old develops a posi-
tive mindset and supports
the mental well-being of
both. Such interactions
make elders feel valuable
and help both sides to
learn new things.”
Janki Devi, an octoge-
narian from Jaipur, said,
“Generally, the mother is
the bridge between the fa-
ther and son. Because of
the father’s strictness, the
son often does not know
much about him. But in-
teracting with paternal and
maternal grandparents
helps grandchildren learn
more about their parents.”
Joshi came up with the
idea in 2018, and since
then, students from Rewat,
Kalapura, Dakatra, and
Moke villages have been
participating in the project.
Students were told to record conversations, take photos with elderly people, and write in Hindi if the elders spoke in their mother
tongue, , such as Marwari or Rajasthani. So far, nine books documenting the project have been compiled.
As effigy of Ravana
rises again in Jaipur,
Chand Babu’s story
reminds us that
Dussehra is not only
about triumph of good
over evil but about
embracing diversity
A
RAJASTHAN 03
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Tuesday | September 23, 2025
Over 3,600 land deeds distributed
under Shehari Seva Shivir in State
Thousands benefit
as CM Sharma’s
Shehari Seva Shivir
deliver timely relief
to people of State
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in the presence of JMCH Mayor Kusum Yadav and Ravi Nayyar.
FILE
Chand Babu posing with ignited LED crown of Ravana at Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur. NAIM KHAN
ANTYODAYA VISION
REINFORCED IN
STATEWIDE SPECIAL
CAMPAIGNS
Taking inspira-
tion from Prime
Minister’s focus
on social responsibil-
ity, CM Bhajan Lal
has initiated people-
centric campaigns
across State. Under his
leadership, innovative
drives such as Mission
Hariyalo Rajasthan,
Vande Ganga Jal
Conservation Cam-
paign, Karmbhoomi
se Matribhumi, and Pt
Deendayal Upadhyay
Antyodaya Sambal
Fortnight have been
undertaken. These ini-
tiatives have expanded
& strengthened facilities
& services from villages
to towns, playing a vital
role in translating con-
cept of Antyodaya into
reality on ground. Ad-
ditionally, repair works
covering 19,797.85
meters of drains and
sewerage channels
have been carried out,
& 11,661 saplings have
been planted.
STREET VENDORS GET SUPPORT WITH APPROVALS
OF 1,102 CASES UNDER PM & CM SVANIDHI SCHEME
The initiative extends beyond land distribution, con-
tributing to cleaner, greener, and more accessible
urban bodies. So far, 16,525.5 kilometers of roads
in residential areas and 12,023.15 kilometers of roads in
commercial areas have been cleaned. Sewer connections
were approved in 2,287 cases, while 17,593 cases related
to birth, death, and marriage registrations have been
resolved. The camps are also ensuring delivery of welfare
VFKHPHVWRHOLJLEOHEHQHnFLDULHV$SSURYDOVKDYHEHHQ
granted in 358 cases under the Prime Minister’s Street
Vendor Scheme (PM SVANidhi) and 744 cases under the
Chief Minister’s SVANidhi scheme.
The effort made by
government teacher
Sandeep Joshi is
praiseworthy. I will
gather more
information about
this and make efforts
to replicate it in other
government schools.
MADAN DILAWAR,
EDUCATION MINISTER
Generally, elderly
people in villages
remain lonely, but such
initiatives bring life to
them. I told students to
ask questions like when
village was established,
info about ancient old
temples etc.
SANDEEP JOSHI,
GOVT SCHOOL LECTURER
Winter schedule begins with
seven new flights from Jaipur
Mixed progress in Raj’s key
NHAI highway projects
Muslim family keeping 5 decade
legacy of Ravana making alive
RAVANA MAKERS OF JAIPUR
Devotees throng temples on 1st day of Navratri
Devotees throng temples as Shardiya Navratri commences on Monday. (L) Jaipurites queue up at the Shila Mata Mandir
in Amber Fort. (R) In Chomu, large crowds of worshippers gather at the Samod Mata Mandir.
SANTOSH SHARMA
Jaipur
Inspired by the Prime
Minister’s guiding prin-
ciple of “Sabka Saath,
Sabka Vikas, Sabka
Vishwas aur Sabka
Prayas”, Rajasthan Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma has launched the
Urban Service
Camps-2025, which are
emerging as a synonym
for public service. Since
their commencement on
September 17, these
camps have addressed
thousands of cases, pro-
viding timely relief to
citizens across the state.
The camps, which will
run from September 17 to
October 17, are turning
public expectations into
reality by ensuring quick
redressal of pending mat-
ters through a one-stop
solution model. The ini-
tiative is designed to
eliminate delays, ensur-
ing that no citizen has to
wait for authorized ser-
vices and facilities.
Under the Chief Min-
ister Sharma’s close su-
pervision, the camps
have achieved remarka-
ble progress. According
to the latest progress re-
port (till Monday), a total
of 3,656 land deeds have
been distributed under
various categories. These
include 290 families re-
ceiving deeds under Sec-
tion 69-A, and 237 un-
registered deeds regular-
ized and registered.
In approved schemes
on agricultural land,
2,121 land deeds have
been sanctioned, while
552 deeds were issued
under plans of municipal
bodies, trusts, and author-
ities. Following surrender
of previously issued
deeds, 63 new deeds were
reissued, and 203 cases
were converted from
leasehold to freehold. Ad-
ditionally, 42 deeds were
sanctioned under the
State Grant provision.
Through this campaign,
148 informal settlements
have been granted legal
recognition.
Divya Kanwaliya
Jaipur
Amidst the festive cheer
of Dussehra preparations
in Jaipur, a Muslim family
quietly upholds a tradition
that spans three genera-
tions of making Ravana
effigies. Chand Babu, a
seasoned artisan from
Mathura, has been travel-
ling to Jaipur for nearly
five decades to carry for-
ward the legacy begun by
his grandfather, Nabi
Baksh, who first crafted a
20-foot-tall Ravana effigy
that set a benchmark for
the family’s craft.
Every year, Chand
Babu arrives in Jaipur
with his wife Sahida, son,
daughter-in-law, daughter,
and son-in-law, devoting
one and a half months to
bringing joy of Dusshera
by making Ravana. While
making Ravana effigy, the
family stays within the
Ram Mandir premises,
Adarsh Nagar, where their
food and lodging are ar-
ranged. “When we come
here, we do not consume
meat and eat only dal-roti;
we become vegetarian
during this period,” Sha-
hida shared.
Chand Babu recalls his
own reluctant beginnings.
“When I was 13, I came
with my father. While he
worked, I sat idle. He
asked me to learn, but I
refused. Now, my family
and I have devoted our
lives to it,” he smiled. The
work, however, is far from
easy. “The most difficult
part is the face. Just mak-
ing the nose takes nearly
two days,” he explained.
This year, the effigy’s
crown has been modern-
ised with LED lights,
blending tradition with
contemporary creativity.
Effigy-making, though
seasonal, remains an in-
separable part of Chand
Babu’s identity. His main
livelihood comes from
crafting gilet payal (tradi-
tional anklets), but during
Dussehra, the joy lies in
the applause of people. “In
the park where people
watch our creation, we feel
proud and happy,” he said.
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
Jaipur Airport has rolled
out its winter schedule
from Monday, adding 7
new flights to expand con-
nectivity. New services
have started for Indore,
Bengaluru, Udaipur, Deh-
radun, Chandigarh, Kol-
kata & Ahmedabad. Until
yesterday, 52 flights were
operating daily from
Jaipur, but with new addi-
tions, number has risen to
59. Indigo has launched
flight 6E-7158 from
Jaipur to Indore, making it
the second daily service
on this route. A new Indi-
go flight, 6E-373, has also
begun operations to Ben-
galuru, raising daily count
of flights to city to six.
Meanwhile, Indigo’s
service to Hyderabad,
flight 6E-816, which pre-
viously operated four
times a week, will now
run daily, departing Jaipur
at 8:50 pm. This brings the
total number of daily
flights from Jaipur to Hy-
derabad to five. With the
new schedule, Jaipur’s air
connectivity continues to
grow steadily, offering
passengers more travel
options across the country.
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
The National Highways
Authority of India (NHAI)
is reshaping Rajasthan’s
road network through sev-
eral major projects,
though progress varies
widely. The Delhi-Va-
dodara 8-lane Highway
(NH-148N) has achieved
91.35% completion on
one stretch, while a sec-
ond segment lags at
81.96%, with deadlines
extended to late 2025.
The Jodhpur Ring Road
(NH-125A) is nearly
ready at 98.90% and is
expected to ease city con-
gestion. In contrast, the
Sursagar-Kailashpuri By-
pass (81.65%), Ajmer-
Nagaur section (37%),
Sanchore Road flyover
(44.46%), and Sikar-
Ranoli-Chhajpur section
(41.36%) remain slow,
causing inconvenience for
locals. The Gurugram-
Kotputli flyover, vital for
NCR connectivity, is also
progressing sluggishly.
Meanwhile, the Maya-
jar-Jaisalmer road project
(NH-70 and 11), valued at
Rs 1,237.71 crore, has yet
to begin, pending admin-
istrative approvals.
APPLAUSABLE INITIATIVE
A teacher strengthening bonds between Gen Alpha & Baby Boomers!
P Srinivasan
Jaipur
n initiative by a
government
teacher is
strengthening bonds be-
tween grandparents and
grandchildren in villages
of Jalore district, Ra-
jasthan. Sandeep Joshi, a
government school lec-
turer who teaches history
to class XI and XII stu-
dents in Rewat village,
asked his students during
the Diwali/winter break to
interact with elderly mem-
bers of their families or
villages and collect details
about local history. He told
students to ask questions
such as when the village
was established, informa-
tion about ancient temples
and old wells, modes of
transport in earlier times,
notable personalities of the
village, and to prepare a
family tree, among others.
This was done as part of a
project that carried five
marks in the final exams.
The initiative struck a
chord between the young-
er and older generations.
Students gained knowl-
edge about their village,
while elderly people got
an opportunity to recall
their past. “Generally, el-
derly people in villages
remain lonely, but such
initiatives bring life to
them,” Joshi said.
Dr Rajiv Gupta, former
Professor and Head of So-
ciology at the University
of Rajasthan, said, “It is a
pleasant surprise and inter-
action between the elderly
and the new generation
should be promoted so that
the transfer of value sys-
tems, culture, and family
dialogue can take place.
Through this, children will
also learn about the history
of the village.”
“This will revive the
family system and
strengthen family bonds.
The new generation is
generally busy on social
media, but such initiatives
offer an alternative. They
interact with elderly peo-
ple who have seen the real
world and can guide them
with their experience. It
also helps both genera-
tions to understand, adjust
to, and accommodate each
other,” Dr Gupta further
added.
Dr Akhilesh Jain, Med-
ical Superintendent and
Head of Psychiatry at ESI
Hospital, Ahmedabad,
said, “It is necessary to re-
main connected to one’s
roots, culture, and tradi-
tion, as they are the basis
of progress in life. Interac-
tion between the young
and old develops a posi-
tive mindset and supports
the mental well-being of
both. Such interactions
make elders feel valuable
and help both sides to
learn new things.”
Janki Devi, an octoge-
narian from Jaipur, said,
“Generally, the mother is
the bridge between the fa-
ther and son. Because of
the father’s strictness, the
son often does not know
much about him. But in-
teracting with paternal and
maternal grandparents
helps grandchildren learn
more about their parents.”
Joshi came up with the
idea in 2018, and since
then, students from Rewat,
Kalapura, Dakatra, and
Moke villages have been
participating in the project.
Students were told to record conversations, take photos with elderly people, and write in Hindi if the elders spoke in their mother
tongue, , such as Marwari or Rajasthani. So far, nine books documenting the project have been compiled.
As effigy of Ravana
rises again in Jaipur,
Chand Babu’s story
reminds us that
Dussehra is not only
about triumph of good
over evil but about
embracing diversity
A
RAJASTHAN 03
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Over 3,600 land deeds distributed
under Shehari Seva Shivir in State
Thousands benefit
as CM Sharma’s
Shehari Seva Shivir
deliver timely relief
to people of State
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FILE
Chand Babu posing with ignited LED crown of Ravana at Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur. NAIM KHAN
ANTYODAYA VISION
REINFORCED IN
STATEWIDE SPECIAL
CAMPAIGNS
Taking inspira-
tion from Prime
Minister’s focus
on social responsibil-
ity, CM Bhajan Lal
has initiated people-
centric campaigns
across State. Under his
leadership, innovative
drives such as Mission
Hariyalo Rajasthan,
Vande Ganga Jal
Conservation Cam-
paign, Karmbhoomi
se Matribhumi, and Pt
Deendayal Upadhyay
Antyodaya Sambal
Fortnight have been
undertaken. These ini-
tiatives have expanded
& strengthened facilities
& services from villages
to towns, playing a vital
role in translating con-
cept of Antyodaya into
reality on ground. Ad-
ditionally, repair works
covering 19,797.85
meters of drains and
sewerage channels
have been carried out,
& 11,661 saplings have
been planted.
STREET VENDORS GET SUPPORT WITH APPROVALS
OF 1,102 CASES UNDER PM & CM SVANIDHI SCHEME
The initiative extends beyond land distribution, con-
tributing to cleaner, greener, and more accessible
urban bodies. So far, 16,525.5 kilometers of roads
in residential areas and 12,023.15 kilometers of roads in
commercial areas have been cleaned. Sewer connections
were approved in 2,287 cases, while 17,593 cases related
to birth, death, and marriage registrations have been
resolved. The camps are also ensuring delivery of welfare
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granted in 358 cases under the Prime Minister’s Street
Vendor Scheme (PM SVANidhi) and 744 cases under the
Chief Minister’s SVANidhi scheme.
The effort made by
government teacher
Sandeep Joshi is
praiseworthy. I will
gather more
information about
this and make efforts
to replicate it in other
government schools.
MADAN DILAWAR,
EDUCATION MINISTER
Generally, elderly
people in villages
remain lonely, but such
initiatives bring life to
them. I told students to
ask questions like when
village was established,
info about ancient old
temples etc.
SANDEEP JOSHI,
GOVT SCHOOL LECTURER
Winter schedule begins with
seven new flights from Jaipur
Mixed progress in Raj’s key
NHAI highway projects
Muslim family keeping 5 decade
legacy of Ravana making alive
RAVANA MAKERS OF JAIPUR
Devotees throng temples on 1st day of Navratri
Devotees throng temples as Shardiya Navratri commences on Monday. (L) Jaipurites queue up at the Shila Mata Mandir
in Amber Fort. (R) In Chomu, large crowds of worshippers gather at the Samod Mata Mandir.
SANTOSH SHARMA
?My Fellow Indians,
Namaskar!
s the nation cele-
brates the begin-
ning of Navaratri,
I extend heartfelt
wishes to you and
your families. May this festival
bring good health, happiness
and prosperity to everyone.
This year, the festive season
brings an added reason to re-
joice. From September 22nd,
the Next Generation GST re-
forms have begun to make their
presence felt, marking the start
of a ?GST Bachat Utsav? or
?GST Savings Festival? across
the country.
These reforms will boost sav-
ings and directly benefit every
section of society, be it farmers,
women, youth, poor, middle class,
traders or MSMEs. They will en-
courage greater growth and in-
vestments and accelerate the pro-
gress of every state and region.
An important feature of the
Next Generation GST reforms
is that there will mainly be two
slabs of 5% and 18%.
Daily essentials such as food,
medicines, soap, toothpaste, in-
surance and many more items
will now either be tax-free or
fall in the lowest 5% tax slab.
Goods that were earlier taxed at
12% have almost entirely shift-
ed to 5%.
It is greatly heartening to see
various shopkeepers and traders
putting up ?then and now?
boards which indicate taxes pre-
reforms and post-reforms.
In the last few years, 25 crore
people have risen above poverty
and formed an aspirational neo-
middle class.
Further, we have also
strengthened the hands of our
middle class with the massive
income tax cuts, which ensure
zero tax up to the annual income
of `12 lakh.
If we combine the income tax
cuts and the Next Generation
GST reforms, they add up to
savings of nearly ` 2.5 lakh crore
for the people.
Your household expenses will
reduce and it will be easier to
fulfill aspirations such as build-
ing a home, purchasing a vehi-
cle, purchasing appliances, eat-
ing out or planning a family
vacation.
Our nation’s GST journey,
which began in 2017, was a
turning point in freeing our citi-
zens and businesses from the
web of multiple taxes.
GST united the nation eco-
nomically. ‘One Nation, One
Tax’ brought uniformity and re-
lief. The GST Council, with the
active participation of both Cen-
tre and States, took many pro-
people decisions.
Now, these new reforms take
us further, simplifying the sys-
tem, reducing rates and putting
more savings in the hands of the
people.
Our small industries, shop-
keepers, traders, entrepreneurs
and MSMEs will also see great-
er Ease of Doing Business and
Ease of Compliance.
Lower taxes, lower prices and
simpler rules will mean better
sales, less compliance burden
and growth of opportunities, es-
pecially in the MSME sector.
Our collective goal is Viksit
Bharat by 2047. To achieve it,
walking on the path of self-reli-
ance is imperative. These re-
forms strengthen our local man-
ufacturing base, paving the way
towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
On a related note, this festive
season, let us also resolve to
support products that are Made
in India. This means buying
Swadeshi products that have the
sweat and toil of an Indian in-
volved in their making, irre-
spective of the brand or the
company that makes them.
Every time you buy a product
made by our own artisans,
workers and industries, you are
helping many families earn their
living and creating job opportu-
nities for our youth.
I appeal to our shopkeepers
and traders to sell products that
are Made in India. Let us proud-
ly say - what we buy is Swadeshi.
Let us proudly say - what we
sell is Swadeshi.
I also urge state governments
to encourage industry, manufac-
turing and improvement of the
investment climate.
Once again, I wish you and
your families a joyous Navaratri
and a season full of happiness
and savings through the ‘GST
Savings Festival’.
May these reforms bring
greater prosperity to every In-
dian household.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Narendra
Modi
The writer is
Prime Minister of India
Vol 7 Issue No. 108 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra Managing Editor: Pawan Arora Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
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PM HAILS ?GST BACHAT UTSAV?,
CALLS FOR ?SWADESHI?
PM MODI?S OPEN LETTER TO NATION
A
An important feature
of the Next Generation
GST reforms is that
there will mainly
be two slabs of
5%
and 18%
Daily essentials such
as food, medicines,
soap, toothpaste,
insurance and many
more items will now
either be tax-free or
fall in the lowest
5%
tax slab. Goods that
were earlier taxed at
12% have almost
entirely shifted to
5%
If we combine the
income tax cuts and
the Next Generation
GST reforms, they
add up to savings of
nearly
`2.5 lakh
crore for the people
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Namaskar!
s the nation cele-
brates the begin-
ning of Navaratri,
I extend heartfelt
wishes to you and
your families. May this festival
bring good health, happiness
and prosperity to everyone.
This year, the festive season
brings an added reason to re-
joice. From September 22nd,
the Next Generation GST re-
forms have begun to make their
presence felt, marking the start
of a ?GST Bachat Utsav? or
?GST Savings Festival? across
the country.
These reforms will boost sav-
ings and directly benefit every
section of society, be it farmers,
women, youth, poor, middle class,
traders or MSMEs. They will en-
courage greater growth and in-
vestments and accelerate the pro-
gress of every state and region.
An important feature of the
Next Generation GST reforms
is that there will mainly be two
slabs of 5% and 18%.
Daily essentials such as food,
medicines, soap, toothpaste, in-
surance and many more items
will now either be tax-free or
fall in the lowest 5% tax slab.
Goods that were earlier taxed at
12% have almost entirely shift-
ed to 5%.
It is greatly heartening to see
various shopkeepers and traders
putting up ?then and now?
boards which indicate taxes pre-
reforms and post-reforms.
In the last few years, 25 crore
people have risen above poverty
and formed an aspirational neo-
middle class.
Further, we have also
strengthened the hands of our
middle class with the massive
income tax cuts, which ensure
zero tax up to the annual income
of `12 lakh.
If we combine the income tax
cuts and the Next Generation
GST reforms, they add up to
savings of nearly ` 2.5 lakh crore
for the people.
Your household expenses will
reduce and it will be easier to
fulfill aspirations such as build-
ing a home, purchasing a vehi-
cle, purchasing appliances, eat-
ing out or planning a family
vacation.
Our nation’s GST journey,
which began in 2017, was a
turning point in freeing our citi-
zens and businesses from the
web of multiple taxes.
GST united the nation eco-
nomically. ‘One Nation, One
Tax’ brought uniformity and re-
lief. The GST Council, with the
active participation of both Cen-
tre and States, took many pro-
people decisions.
Now, these new reforms take
us further, simplifying the sys-
tem, reducing rates and putting
more savings in the hands of the
people.
Our small industries, shop-
keepers, traders, entrepreneurs
and MSMEs will also see great-
er Ease of Doing Business and
Ease of Compliance.
Lower taxes, lower prices and
simpler rules will mean better
sales, less compliance burden
and growth of opportunities, es-
pecially in the MSME sector.
Our collective goal is Viksit
Bharat by 2047. To achieve it,
walking on the path of self-reli-
ance is imperative. These re-
forms strengthen our local man-
ufacturing base, paving the way
towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
On a related note, this festive
season, let us also resolve to
support products that are Made
in India. This means buying
Swadeshi products that have the
sweat and toil of an Indian in-
volved in their making, irre-
spective of the brand or the
company that makes them.
Every time you buy a product
made by our own artisans,
workers and industries, you are
helping many families earn their
living and creating job opportu-
nities for our youth.
I appeal to our shopkeepers
and traders to sell products that
are Made in India. Let us proud-
ly say - what we buy is Swadeshi.
Let us proudly say - what we
sell is Swadeshi.
I also urge state governments
to encourage industry, manufac-
turing and improvement of the
investment climate.
Once again, I wish you and
your families a joyous Navaratri
and a season full of happiness
and savings through the ‘GST
Savings Festival’.
May these reforms bring
greater prosperity to every In-
dian household.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Narendra
Modi
The writer is
Prime Minister of India
Vol 7 Issue No. 108 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra Managing Editor: Pawan Arora Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
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PM HAILS ?GST BACHAT UTSAV?,
CALLS FOR ?SWADESHI?
PM MODI?S OPEN LETTER TO NATION
A
An important feature
of the Next Generation
GST reforms is that
there will mainly
be two slabs of
5%
and 18%
Daily essentials such
as food, medicines,
soap, toothpaste,
insurance and many
more items will now
either be tax-free or
fall in the lowest
5%
tax slab. Goods that
were earlier taxed at
12% have almost
entirely shifted to
5%
If we combine the
income tax cuts and
the Next Generation
GST reforms, they
add up to savings of
nearly
`2.5 lakh
crore for the people
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Promoted by
?Reduce use of pesticides, move towards organic farming?
PTI
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Union Cooperation Min-
ister Amit Shah on Mon-
day urged farmers to re-
duce the use of fertilisers
and pesticides, and in-
stead adopt organic farm-
ing, noting the govern-
ment is making arrange-
ments to ensure cultiva-
tors taking up environ-
ment-friendly practices
earn greater profits.
Shah, who also holds
the home portfolio, af-
firmed Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has giv-
en a big Navratri and
Diwali gift to farmers
by reducing GST on
equipment and items
used by them.
The new GST rates,
having two broad rates
-- 5 per cent and 18 per
cent -- came into effect
from Monday (Septem-
ber 22), the first day of
the Navratri festival.
Addressing a gather-
ing of agriculturists here
after attending the annual
general meeting of seven
cooperative organisa-
tions of Gujarat?s Rajkot
district, Shah said, ?To-
day, I have come to ap-
peal to all Saurashtra
farmers to reduce the use
of pesticides and fertiliz-
ers, and move towards
organic farming. India is
going to bring a large
share of the global mar-
ket for organic products
to farmers here.?
?The Indian govern-
ment is making arrange-
ments to ensure farmers
who practice organic
farming receive greater
profits,? he declared.
Notably, organic culti-
vation involves avoiding
the use of synthetically
produced agro-inputs
like fertilizers, pesti-
cides, and instead using
natural resources such as
organic waste and bene-
ficial microorganisms to
increase production
while preserving the en-
vironment and ecology.
The Union minister
maintained many initia-
tives have been launched
to boost the cooperative
sector. The ?Bharat Or-
ganics? (a brand of prod-
ucts launched by Nation-
al Cooperative Organics
Ltd) has been set up to
ensure farmers benefit
from selling such com-
modities, he said.
?A cooperative has
been set up to procure
organic products from
farmers and sell them,
ensuring they receive full
benefits. A new export
and seed cooperative has
also been established,?
Shah told the gathering.
Ashwini Vaishnaw hails GST reforms
?People will save money on
99% of daily use products?
PTI
1HZ 'HOKL
As the Goods and Ser-
vices Tax (GST) reforms
come into effect on Mon-
day, Union Minister Ash-
wini Vaishnaw expressed
gratitude to Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi and
said that the move will
lead to savings in house-
holds.
Ashwini Vaishnaw
met shopkeepers in the
national capital and
raised awareness regard-
ing the next-generation
GST reforms.
Speaking to the media,
he said, ?I want to wish
everyone for Navratri.
PM Narendra Modi has
taken a historic decision
to reduce the tax slabs,
which will help every
household save. Bachat
mahotsav has begun.
Shopkeepers and cus-
tomers both are very
happy...People will save
money on about 99 per
cent of the daily use
items. I thank PM Modi
for this.?
?We need to make one
more resolution to use
swadeshi as much as pos-
sible in our day-to-day
life,? he added.
From Monday on-
wards, the previous four-
slab system has been re-
placed with a streamlined
two-slab regime of 5 per
cent and 18 per cent. A
separate 40 per cent slab
has been retained for
luxury and sin goods.
UP bans caste
based political
rallies, stickers,
and signboards
Agencies
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The Uttar Pradesh gov-
ernment has issued a
sweeping order banning
caste references in police
documents, official for-
mats, vehicles and public
spaces, in compliance
with an Allahabad High
Court judgment that de-
scribed caste glorifica-
tion as ?anti-national?
and violative of constitu-
tional morality.
In an official order,
Chief Secretary Deepak
Kumar instructed all de-
partments that caste will
no longer be mentioned
in First Information Re-
ports (FIRs), arrest mem-
os, or other police docu-
ments. Instead, parent
names will be used for
identification.
The order also directed
the immediate removal
of caste symbols, slo-
gans, and references
from police station noti-
ceboards, vehicles, and
signboards.
Government clarified
that exceptions would
apply in cases filed under
the SC/ST Act, where
caste identification re-
mains a legal necessity.
Amendments will also be
made to Standard Oper-
ating Procedures and po-
lice manuals to ensure
compliance with High
Court?s directive.
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TWO NAXALS KILLED IN ENCOUNTER WITH
SECURITY FORCES IN CHHATTISGARH
Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with
security forces in the forests of Abujhmad area
in Chhattisgarh?s Narayanpur district on Monday,
police said. ?Today, our security forces have achieved
another major victory against the Naxalites. In the
Abujhmad region of Narayanpur along the Maharashtra-
Chhattisgarh border, our forces eliminated two Central
Committee Member Naxal leaders - Katta Ramachan-
dra Reddy and Kadri Satyanarayan Reddy. Our security
forces are systematically dismantling the top leadership
of the Naxals, breaking the backbone of red terror,?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on X.
STOCK MARKET ANALYSIS
Recovery expected to continue, be cautious of profit booking
he Indian stock
market contin-
ued its recovery
trend for the third con-
secutive week. With the
onset of Navratri and the
festive season from Mon-
day, combined with the
expected reduction in
GST rates across the
country, hopes of a posi-
tive impact on Indian
companies? business,
slight appreciation of the
rupee against the dollar,
emerging positive signals
regarding the India-US
trade agreement, and tech-
nical analysis, the market
is considered to be in a
bullish mood. Experts
predict that October may
see stronger gains com-
pared to the last week of
September. However,
whenever the market im-
proves slightly, smart in-
vestors are expected to
book profits by selling
their holdings. Investors
are therefore advised to
act patiently, identify
shares for long-term in-
vestment, invest in tranch-
es during market dips, and
book profits once share
targets are achieved, as
actual earnings are real-
ized only when visible in
the bank account.
Following announce-
ments by the US Federal
Reserve on 17 Septem-
ber, the market has expe-
rienced a bullish senti-
ment. Notably, this week,
investors also have the
opportunity to invest in
33 IPOs, indicating mar-
ket strength, though it
cannot be ruled out that
such activity may cause
temporary liquidity con-
straints. Last week, which
ended on Friday, the BSE
index improved by
721.53 points (0.88%) on
a weekly basis, closing at
82,626.23, while the NSE
Nifty index gained
213.05 points (0.85%) to
close at 25,327.05. The
weekly gains were more
pronounced in mid-cap
and small-cap indices
compared to the bench-
mark index, which is con-
sidered positive for the
market outlook.
During the week, for-
eign institutional investors
(FIIs) bought stocks on
three days and sold on
two, resulting in a net sale
of Rs 1,327.38 crore by
FIIs, whereas domestic
institutional investors
(DIIs) purchased shares
worth Rs 11,177.37 crore,
providing market support.
In the bullion market,
prices of gold and silver
rose this week due to
speculative activity. In
Jaipur, 24-carat gold in-
creased by Rs 600 from
Rs 1,12,700 per 10 grams
last Saturday to Rs
1,13,300 per 10 grams,
while silver rose by Rs
2,000 from Rs 1,31,700
per kilogram to Rs
1,33,700 per kilogram.
The continuous rise in
gold and silver prices has
started showing a positive
impact on consumer de-
mand in the market.
Stock traders indicate
that market recovery pros-
pects remain visible. Signs
of improvement in India-
US relations are emerging,
which are expected to pro-
duce positive outcomes,
though the impact of the
first phase of the India-US
trade deal, expected to
conclude in November,
may take time to reflect in
the market. In the current
situation, stocks such as
Titan, Adani Ports, Adani
Power, DLF, HUDCO,
State Bank of India, SEL,
Denta Water & Infra,
L&T, Yes Bank, Urban
Company, L&T Finance,
and Parag Milk are con-
sidered relatively safe in-
vestment options. How-
ever, any sudden market
downturn may still affect
these stocks.
Meanwhile, this week
14 IPOs on the main board
and 19 IPOs on the SME
platform are either open or
scheduled to open. Inves-
tors are advised to con-
sider the premium de-
manded by the compa-
nies, their financial status,
and the purpose of the IPO
before applying.
(This is the personal
opinion of the author.)
T
Vimal
Kothari
Associate Editor, First
India News & Senior
Journalist
BACHAT UTSAV BEING CELEBRATED ACROSS
COUNTRY: UNION MINISTER PRALHAD JOSHI
GST REFORMS CAN
BOOST INDIA?S GDP
BY 0.8%, SAYS PURI
Lauding the implementation of GST reforms, Union
Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said that ?Bachat
Utsav? is being celebrated across the country and
termed it as the ?biggest reform? in the country in 75 years.
Under the revised structure, the previous four-tier GST
slabs have been consolidated into two main categories: 5
per cent and 18 per cent. Essential commodities and daily-
use items are now taxed at the lowest rate, making them
more affordable. This is the biggest reform in the country
in 75 years,? Joshi said.
Union Petroleum
and Natural Gas
Minister Hardeep
Singh Puri on Monday said
that Goods and Services
Tax (GST) reforms have
brought a wave of hap-
piness and celebration
among people and can
boost the Gross Domes-
tic Product (GDP) of the
country by 0.8 per cent.
The new GST reforms have
come into force from today.
The minister said that the
country?s path towards a
Viksit Bharat goes through
self-reliance. ?Apart from
Navratri, the budget utsav
has begun. There is happi-
ness among people... GST
UHGXFHG UDWHV ZLOO EHQHnW DOO
sections of society. Reforms
can boost the GDP by
0.8%,? Puri told ANI.
Noida airport nears takeoff
with CISF taking charge
Akshay Roy
1RLGD
Preparations for interna-
tional flights from Jew-
ar?s Noida International
Airport have reached an
advanced stage.
With civil and con-
struction work complet-
ed, finishing touches are
underway, paving the
way for the airport to
soon become operation-
al. The facility will con-
nect almost every major
Indian city along with
several international des-
tinations, and is being
positioned as one of In-
dia?s most advanced and
fully digital airports.
On the first day of
Navratri, Noida Interna-
tional Airport Ltd.
(YIAPL) formally
handed over security re-
sponsibility to the Cen-
tral Industrial Security
Force (CISF) during a
special induction pro-
gramme held at the air-
port. CISF Director
General Praveer Ran-
jan, DIG Vinay Kajla,
and several senior offi-
cials were present on the
occasion. NIAL COO
Kiran Jain presented a
symbolic key to the
CISF chief as part of the
ceremony.
A total of 1,047 CISF
personnel will be de-
ployed to oversee air-
port security, supported
by 350 surveillance
cameras installed across
the terminal and wider
premises. Artificial in-
telligence will further
enhance security, with
AI-enabled high-resolu-
tion cameras integrated
into the system. In the
first phase, 120 CISF
personnel have already
been stationed. DIG Vi-
nay Kajla emphasized
the force?s commitment
to ensuring robust secu-
rity at the new airport.
Several international
carriers, particularly
from West Asia and
Southeast Asia, have
expressed interest in
operating from the air-
port. Discussions re-
garding airspace, flight
slots, and operational
routes are in the final
stages. More announce-
ments and route plan-
ning details are expect-
ed as the inauguration
date approaches.
Ahead of passenger
operations, a cargo hub
with a handling capacity
of 2.5 lakh metric tonnes
is nearing completion.
Testing, system integra-
tion, and regulatory ap-
provals are currently in
progress. Once opera-
tional, the cargo facility
is expected to position
the airport as a major
hub not just for passen-
gers but also for trade
and logistics.
We are committed to ensuring robust
and world-class security standards at
the new airport.
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Airport is designed as
a fully digital, paperless
facility, powered by
Wipro and ICAD
Holding Company as
system integrators.
Smart features Include:
zFace recognition-
based entry.
zAutomated baggage
drop.
zReal-time data
tracking.
zSmart cargo man-
agement.
zDigiYatra-enabled
seamless movement
without boarding
passes or ID checks.
Caste-based rallies
have been prohibited,
with police tasked to
monitor social media
to prevent violations
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?Reduce use of pesticides, move towards organic farming?
PTI
5DMNRW
Union Cooperation Min-
ister Amit Shah on Mon-
day urged farmers to re-
duce the use of fertilisers
and pesticides, and in-
stead adopt organic farm-
ing, noting the govern-
ment is making arrange-
ments to ensure cultiva-
tors taking up environ-
ment-friendly practices
earn greater profits.
Shah, who also holds
the home portfolio, af-
firmed Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has giv-
en a big Navratri and
Diwali gift to farmers
by reducing GST on
equipment and items
used by them.
The new GST rates,
having two broad rates
-- 5 per cent and 18 per
cent -- came into effect
from Monday (Septem-
ber 22), the first day of
the Navratri festival.
Addressing a gather-
ing of agriculturists here
after attending the annual
general meeting of seven
cooperative organisa-
tions of Gujarat?s Rajkot
district, Shah said, ?To-
day, I have come to ap-
peal to all Saurashtra
farmers to reduce the use
of pesticides and fertiliz-
ers, and move towards
organic farming. India is
going to bring a large
share of the global mar-
ket for organic products
to farmers here.?
?The Indian govern-
ment is making arrange-
ments to ensure farmers
who practice organic
farming receive greater
profits,? he declared.
Notably, organic culti-
vation involves avoiding
the use of synthetically
produced agro-inputs
like fertilizers, pesti-
cides, and instead using
natural resources such as
organic waste and bene-
ficial microorganisms to
increase production
while preserving the en-
vironment and ecology.
The Union minister
maintained many initia-
tives have been launched
to boost the cooperative
sector. The ?Bharat Or-
ganics? (a brand of prod-
ucts launched by Nation-
al Cooperative Organics
Ltd) has been set up to
ensure farmers benefit
from selling such com-
modities, he said.
?A cooperative has
been set up to procure
organic products from
farmers and sell them,
ensuring they receive full
benefits. A new export
and seed cooperative has
also been established,?
Shah told the gathering.
Ashwini Vaishnaw hails GST reforms
?People will save money on
99% of daily use products?
PTI
1HZ 'HOKL
As the Goods and Ser-
vices Tax (GST) reforms
come into effect on Mon-
day, Union Minister Ash-
wini Vaishnaw expressed
gratitude to Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi and
said that the move will
lead to savings in house-
holds.
Ashwini Vaishnaw
met shopkeepers in the
national capital and
raised awareness regard-
ing the next-generation
GST reforms.
Speaking to the media,
he said, ?I want to wish
everyone for Navratri.
PM Narendra Modi has
taken a historic decision
to reduce the tax slabs,
which will help every
household save. Bachat
mahotsav has begun.
Shopkeepers and cus-
tomers both are very
happy...People will save
money on about 99 per
cent of the daily use
items. I thank PM Modi
for this.?
?We need to make one
more resolution to use
swadeshi as much as pos-
sible in our day-to-day
life,? he added.
From Monday on-
wards, the previous four-
slab system has been re-
placed with a streamlined
two-slab regime of 5 per
cent and 18 per cent. A
separate 40 per cent slab
has been retained for
luxury and sin goods.
UP bans caste
based political
rallies, stickers,
and signboards
Agencies
/XFNQRZ
The Uttar Pradesh gov-
ernment has issued a
sweeping order banning
caste references in police
documents, official for-
mats, vehicles and public
spaces, in compliance
with an Allahabad High
Court judgment that de-
scribed caste glorifica-
tion as ?anti-national?
and violative of constitu-
tional morality.
In an official order,
Chief Secretary Deepak
Kumar instructed all de-
partments that caste will
no longer be mentioned
in First Information Re-
ports (FIRs), arrest mem-
os, or other police docu-
ments. Instead, parent
names will be used for
identification.
The order also directed
the immediate removal
of caste symbols, slo-
gans, and references
from police station noti-
ceboards, vehicles, and
signboards.
Government clarified
that exceptions would
apply in cases filed under
the SC/ST Act, where
caste identification re-
mains a legal necessity.
Amendments will also be
made to Standard Oper-
ating Procedures and po-
lice manuals to ensure
compliance with High
Court?s directive.
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TWO NAXALS KILLED IN ENCOUNTER WITH
SECURITY FORCES IN CHHATTISGARH
Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with
security forces in the forests of Abujhmad area
in Chhattisgarh?s Narayanpur district on Monday,
police said. ?Today, our security forces have achieved
another major victory against the Naxalites. In the
Abujhmad region of Narayanpur along the Maharashtra-
Chhattisgarh border, our forces eliminated two Central
Committee Member Naxal leaders - Katta Ramachan-
dra Reddy and Kadri Satyanarayan Reddy. Our security
forces are systematically dismantling the top leadership
of the Naxals, breaking the backbone of red terror,?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on X.
STOCK MARKET ANALYSIS
Recovery expected to continue, be cautious of profit booking
he Indian stock
market contin-
ued its recovery
trend for the third con-
secutive week. With the
onset of Navratri and the
festive season from Mon-
day, combined with the
expected reduction in
GST rates across the
country, hopes of a posi-
tive impact on Indian
companies? business,
slight appreciation of the
rupee against the dollar,
emerging positive signals
regarding the India-US
trade agreement, and tech-
nical analysis, the market
is considered to be in a
bullish mood. Experts
predict that October may
see stronger gains com-
pared to the last week of
September. However,
whenever the market im-
proves slightly, smart in-
vestors are expected to
book profits by selling
their holdings. Investors
are therefore advised to
act patiently, identify
shares for long-term in-
vestment, invest in tranch-
es during market dips, and
book profits once share
targets are achieved, as
actual earnings are real-
ized only when visible in
the bank account.
Following announce-
ments by the US Federal
Reserve on 17 Septem-
ber, the market has expe-
rienced a bullish senti-
ment. Notably, this week,
investors also have the
opportunity to invest in
33 IPOs, indicating mar-
ket strength, though it
cannot be ruled out that
such activity may cause
temporary liquidity con-
straints. Last week, which
ended on Friday, the BSE
index improved by
721.53 points (0.88%) on
a weekly basis, closing at
82,626.23, while the NSE
Nifty index gained
213.05 points (0.85%) to
close at 25,327.05. The
weekly gains were more
pronounced in mid-cap
and small-cap indices
compared to the bench-
mark index, which is con-
sidered positive for the
market outlook.
During the week, for-
eign institutional investors
(FIIs) bought stocks on
three days and sold on
two, resulting in a net sale
of Rs 1,327.38 crore by
FIIs, whereas domestic
institutional investors
(DIIs) purchased shares
worth Rs 11,177.37 crore,
providing market support.
In the bullion market,
prices of gold and silver
rose this week due to
speculative activity. In
Jaipur, 24-carat gold in-
creased by Rs 600 from
Rs 1,12,700 per 10 grams
last Saturday to Rs
1,13,300 per 10 grams,
while silver rose by Rs
2,000 from Rs 1,31,700
per kilogram to Rs
1,33,700 per kilogram.
The continuous rise in
gold and silver prices has
started showing a positive
impact on consumer de-
mand in the market.
Stock traders indicate
that market recovery pros-
pects remain visible. Signs
of improvement in India-
US relations are emerging,
which are expected to pro-
duce positive outcomes,
though the impact of the
first phase of the India-US
trade deal, expected to
conclude in November,
may take time to reflect in
the market. In the current
situation, stocks such as
Titan, Adani Ports, Adani
Power, DLF, HUDCO,
State Bank of India, SEL,
Denta Water & Infra,
L&T, Yes Bank, Urban
Company, L&T Finance,
and Parag Milk are con-
sidered relatively safe in-
vestment options. How-
ever, any sudden market
downturn may still affect
these stocks.
Meanwhile, this week
14 IPOs on the main board
and 19 IPOs on the SME
platform are either open or
scheduled to open. Inves-
tors are advised to con-
sider the premium de-
manded by the compa-
nies, their financial status,
and the purpose of the IPO
before applying.
(This is the personal
opinion of the author.)
T
Vimal
Kothari
Associate Editor, First
India News & Senior
Journalist
BACHAT UTSAV BEING CELEBRATED ACROSS
COUNTRY: UNION MINISTER PRALHAD JOSHI
GST REFORMS CAN
BOOST INDIA?S GDP
BY 0.8%, SAYS PURI
Lauding the implementation of GST reforms, Union
Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said that ?Bachat
Utsav? is being celebrated across the country and
termed it as the ?biggest reform? in the country in 75 years.
Under the revised structure, the previous four-tier GST
slabs have been consolidated into two main categories: 5
per cent and 18 per cent. Essential commodities and daily-
use items are now taxed at the lowest rate, making them
more affordable. This is the biggest reform in the country
in 75 years,? Joshi said.
Union Petroleum
and Natural Gas
Minister Hardeep
Singh Puri on Monday said
that Goods and Services
Tax (GST) reforms have
brought a wave of hap-
piness and celebration
among people and can
boost the Gross Domes-
tic Product (GDP) of the
country by 0.8 per cent.
The new GST reforms have
come into force from today.
The minister said that the
country?s path towards a
Viksit Bharat goes through
self-reliance. ?Apart from
Navratri, the budget utsav
has begun. There is happi-
ness among people... GST
UHGXFHG UDWHV ZLOO EHQHnW DOO
sections of society. Reforms
can boost the GDP by
0.8%,? Puri told ANI.
Noida airport nears takeoff
with CISF taking charge
Akshay Roy
1RLGD
Preparations for interna-
tional flights from Jew-
ar?s Noida International
Airport have reached an
advanced stage.
With civil and con-
struction work complet-
ed, finishing touches are
underway, paving the
way for the airport to
soon become operation-
al. The facility will con-
nect almost every major
Indian city along with
several international des-
tinations, and is being
positioned as one of In-
dia?s most advanced and
fully digital airports.
On the first day of
Navratri, Noida Interna-
tional Airport Ltd.
(YIAPL) formally
handed over security re-
sponsibility to the Cen-
tral Industrial Security
Force (CISF) during a
special induction pro-
gramme held at the air-
port. CISF Director
General Praveer Ran-
jan, DIG Vinay Kajla,
and several senior offi-
cials were present on the
occasion. NIAL COO
Kiran Jain presented a
symbolic key to the
CISF chief as part of the
ceremony.
A total of 1,047 CISF
personnel will be de-
ployed to oversee air-
port security, supported
by 350 surveillance
cameras installed across
the terminal and wider
premises. Artificial in-
telligence will further
enhance security, with
AI-enabled high-resolu-
tion cameras integrated
into the system. In the
first phase, 120 CISF
personnel have already
been stationed. DIG Vi-
nay Kajla emphasized
the force?s commitment
to ensuring robust secu-
rity at the new airport.
Several international
carriers, particularly
from West Asia and
Southeast Asia, have
expressed interest in
operating from the air-
port. Discussions re-
garding airspace, flight
slots, and operational
routes are in the final
stages. More announce-
ments and route plan-
ning details are expect-
ed as the inauguration
date approaches.
Ahead of passenger
operations, a cargo hub
with a handling capacity
of 2.5 lakh metric tonnes
is nearing completion.
Testing, system integra-
tion, and regulatory ap-
provals are currently in
progress. Once opera-
tional, the cargo facility
is expected to position
the airport as a major
hub not just for passen-
gers but also for trade
and logistics.
We are committed to ensuring robust
and world-class security standards at
the new airport.
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DIGITAL-FIRST EXPERIENCE
Noida International
Airport is designed as
a fully digital, paperless
facility, powered by
Wipro and ICAD
Holding Company as
system integrators.
Smart features Include:
zFace recognition-
based entry.
zAutomated baggage
drop.
zReal-time data
tracking.
zSmart cargo man-
agement.
zDigiYatra-enabled
seamless movement
without boarding
passes or ID checks.
Caste-based rallies
have been prohibited,
with police tasked to
monitor social media
to prevent violations
NEWS 07
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Tuesday | September 23, 2025
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India U-17 thrills with 3-2 victory
over Pakistan in SAFF championship
PTI
Colombo
India defeated Pakistan
3-2 in a thrilling SAFF
U-17 Championship
match on Monday, con-
tinuing their dominance
over their arch-rivals
across sports. The game,
though inconsequential as
both teams had already
qualified for the semifi-
nals, saw India take the
lead in the 31st minute
through Dallalmuon
Gangte. Pakistan equal-
ized in the 43rd minute
with a penalty by Muham-
mad Abdullah, who then
controversially mimicked
drinking tea in his celebra-
tion, sparking much dis-
cussion post-match.
India regained the lead
in the 63rd minute through
Gunleiba Wangkeirak-
pam, but Pakistan’s
Hamza Yasir leveled it
seven minutes later. In the
73rd minute, Rahan
Ahmed sealed the win for
India with the match-win-
ning goal. Abdullah’s pro-
vocative celebration,
reminiscent of similar
gestures by Pakistani
cricketers Haris Rauf and
Sahibzada Farhan during
the Asia Cup, failed to in-
spire his team. In the 43rd
minute, Yasir’s darting
run into the box was halt-
ed by Thonggoumang
Touthang, prompting the
referee to award a penalty.
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Israeli drone strike kills
five, including US citizens
Agencies
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An Israeli drone strike in
southern Lebanon killed
five people on Sunday,
including three children,
according to Lebanon’s
Health Ministry. Parlia-
ment Speaker Nabih
Berri confirmed that four
of the victims, the three
children and their father,
were US citizens. Two
others were wounded, in-
cluding the mother. The
US Embassy in Beirut
could not be reached for
immediate comment.
Since a ceasefire agree-
ment in November end-
ed Israel’s prolonged
war with Hezbollah, Is-
raeli airstrikes have con-
tinued almost daily in
southern and eastern
Lebanon. Ceasefire, bro-
kered by Washington,
required both Israel &
Hezbollah to withdraw
forces from southern Leb-
anon and cease strikes.
Despite this, Israel still
controls 5 Lebanese hill-
top positions along border.
Israel said the strike
targeted a Hezbollah mili-
tant operating within a
civilian population.
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ISRAELI ARMY ORDERS GAZA CITY HOSPITAL
EVACUATION AS UN LEADERS CONVERGE
Jerusalem: Israeli forces showed no signs of relent-
ing on their new ground offensive in Gaza City on
Monday as world leaders gathered in New York for
the United Nations General Assembly and more countries
prepared to join the surge of nations recognising a Pales-
tinian state. Hundreds of thousands have remained in the
city, the territory's largest and already in ruins from nearly
two years of war and struggling with famine. The Israeli
military ordered the evacuation on Monday of the Jordanian
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Ukraine uses remote-controlled
vehicles amid soldier shortage
Agencies
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Amid a battlefield over-
whelmed by Russian
drones, Ukrainian sol-
diers are increasingly re-
lying on remote-con-
trolled armored vehicles,
which perform a variety
of tasks and reduce the
risk to troops. These “ro-
bots on wheels” have be-
come crucial, especially
as Ukraine faces a soldier
shortage after more than 3
½ years of conflict. Re-
sembling miniature tanks,
these vehicles are capable
of transporting supplies,
clearing mines, and evac-
uating the wounded or
dead. “They can’t fully
replace humans,” said a
commander of the 20th
Lyubart Brigade, using
the call sign Miami. “But
sometimes, it’s too dan-
gerous for a person.”
Manufactured mainly by
Ukrainian companies,
these robotic vehicles
vary in cost, ranging from
$1,000 to $64,000, de-
pending on size and func-
tion. Essential along
Ukraine’s 1,000 km front
line, such vehicles are not
entirely new to warfare.
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PUTIN PROPOSES ONE-YEAR NUCLEAR
TREATY EXTENSION WITH US AMID TENSIONS
Kyiv: Russian President Vladimir Putin pro-
posed a one-year extension to the New START
treaty, which limits nuclear weapons, during a
meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, on
Monday. The treaty, set to expire on February 5, caps
deployed strategic warheads at 1,550 for both Russia
and the United States. If not extended or replaced,
both countries are likely to exceed this limit. Putin
argued that the extension would support global non-
proliferation and could spark further arms control talks
with Washington. The proposal came amid heightened
East-West tensions, with Moscow facing growing
pressure from Trump to end the war in Ukraine.
This development has come as Ukraine lobbies the
United States to impose stricter sanctions on Russia.
President Putin revealed the proposal publicly during a
meeting of Russia’s Security Council, highlighting the
increasing risks and complexities in international rela-
tions, with nuclear security issues at the forefront.
‘Bodyguard Satellites’ planned to strengthen security after near miss
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
India is developing a
plan to enhance its satel-
lite defense capabilities
following a near miss in
space that highlighted the
growing risks to national
security. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s govern-
ment is aiming to create
“bodyguard satellites”
designed to detect and
neutralize threats to or-
biting spacecraft. These
satellites have played a
critical role in recent geo-
political tensions, includ-
ing India’s standoff with
Pakistan in May, which
nearly escalated into
full-scale war. According
to sources, a satellite
from a neighboring
country came danger-
ously close to an Indian
satellite in mid-2024.
The ISRO satellite, or-
biting 500-600 km above
Earth, was in the same
increasingly crowded re-
gion, home to numerous
communications satel-
lites, including Elon
Musk’s Starlink network.
The foreign satellite,
which remains unnamed,
came within 1 km of the
Indian spacecraft.
EU confirms
ransomware
attack on airports
Agencies
%HUOLQ
A ransomware attack
caused recent disruptions
to automated check-in
systems at major Euro-
pean airports, the EU’s
cybersecurity agency
confirmed on Monday.
The attack targeted sys-
tems provided by Collins
Aerospace, a subsidiary
of RTX, leading to delays
and flight cancellations
since Friday. The inci-
dent underscored grow-
ing cybersecurity risks.
Nepal’s PM
adds 4 ministers
to cabinet
Agencies
.DWKPDQGX
Nepal’s newly-appoint-
ed Prime Minister Su-
shila Karki on Monday
inducted four new min-
isters into her interim
cabinet, raising its
strength to eight.
President Ramchandra
Paudel administered the
oath of office to Ex-Jus-
tice Anil Sinha, National
Innovation Centre found-
er Mahabir Pun, journal-
ist Jagdish Kharel and
expert Madan Pariyar.
Poland to shoot
down objects in
airspace violations:
PM Donald Tusk
Agencies
:DUVDZ
Poland’s prime minister
Donald Tusk stated on
Monday that NATO
member Poland will not
hesitate to shoot down
objects violating its air-
space if they pose a
threat, though it will take
a cautious approach in
less clear situations. Es-
tonia reported three Rus-
sian fighter jets violated
its airspace on Friday,
raising concerns among
NATO leaders about
Russia testing the alli-
ance’s resolve. This fol-
lows Russian drones vi-
olating Polish airspace
on September 9-10. The
UN Security Council
met on Monday to dis-
cuss the incident.
30RI3RODQG'RQDOG7XVN
SUPER 4 SHOWDOWN
Siddhaarth
Mahan
The author is a prolific
sports writer, presenter
and creates digital sports
programs. He brings a
storyteller’s touch for the
game’s deeper narratives.
India’s continuous dominance over Pak reinforces one-sided rivalry
t was the same
story yet again.
Team India de-
molished Pakistan in
their Super-4 contest
with style.
The rivalry, as rightly
pointed out by Indian
captain Suryakumar Ya-
dav, seems to have lost
its edge. In the clash
held in Dubai, India
continued their unassail-
able run, securing a
comfortable six-wicket
victory.
After restricting Paki-
stan to a modest 171
runs, India chased down
the target with ease,
reaching 172 in just 18.5
overs.
While Pakistan had a
promising start, with Sa-
hibzada Farhan scoring
58 and Faheem Ashraf’s
late blitz contributing 20
runs off eight balls, In-
dia’s disciplined bowl-
ing and powerful batting
lineup ensured there was
never any real threat.
The victory highlight-
ed not just India’s su-
premacy on the day but
also the broader domi-
nance the team has
maintained over Paki-
stan in recent years.
Across formats ODIs,
and T20s, India has con-
sistently outplayed their
rivals, leaving little
room for any genuine
contest.
This one-sided trend
has become a defining
feature of the rivalry,
shifting it from a fierce
battle to, at times, a pre-
dictable outcome.
India’s batting was led
by Abhishek Sharma,
who scored a blistering
74 off 39 balls, while
Shubman Gill contrib-
uted a steady 47.
Even without their
captain Suryakumar Ya-
dav making runs, the
team’s depth ensured the
chase remained comfort-
able. Tilak Varma’s un-
beaten 30 and Hardik
Pandya’s finishing
touches sealed the game
with authority.
Despite dropping a
few catches and missing
some run-out opportuni-
ties, India’s overall con-
trol never wavered.
In the post-match
press conference,
Suryakumar Yadav
rightly observed that
true rivalry only exists
when both teams are on
equal footing.
Given India’s consis-
tent edge in recent en-
counters, his statement
was an honest reflection
of reality. While cricket
between the two nations
will always carry emo-
tion and history, on the
field, India has now
firmly established its
dominance.
(This is the personal
opinion of the author.)
I
China unveils K visa for
global talent, rivaling H-1B
Agencies
%HLMLQJ
Amidst growing uncer-
tainty caused by Presi-
dent Donald Trump’s
new $100,000 visa fee,
China has unveiled a new
visa category aimed at at-
tracting young talent in
science and technology.
The “K visa,” part of
China’s standard visa op-
tions, will be available to
qualified young profes-
sionals in these fields.
Premier Li Qiang has
signed a decree amend-
ing regulations on for-
eign entries and exits,
with new rules taking ef-
fect on October 1. Unlike
the existing 12 visa types,
the K visa will offer more
flexible entry options,
longer validity, and ex-
tended stays. Applicants
must meet specific crite-
ria but won’t need a local
employer’s invitation,
and the application pro-
cess will also be more
streamlined.
China opens doors to innovators
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INDIAN IT FIRMS
FACE $150-550M
US IMMIGRATION
COSTS
Washington:
The steep
increase in
US H1-B application
fee will require India’s
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to spend $150-$550
million extra each in
immigration fee, going
by last year’s visa
sponsorship numbers.
This will impact their
delivery costs in US
market accounting for
as much as 85% of
their revenue, 3-5% of
the industry’s active
workforce. Offshoring
will likely see an in-
crease with companies
executing more work
outside US, they must
still sponsor workers
for onsite roles with
specialised skills, at a
higher cost. The new
H1-B visa application
fee is around 10 times
more than earlier.
‘I DON'T AGREE WITH THE H-1B VISA POLICY. IT'S
ACTUALLY GOING TO HURT AMERICAN COMPANIES'
Washington: In an interview, Democratic Congress-
man Ami Bera said that decisions like those on the
H-1B visa fee don’t help India-US
ties, and seem to be the doing of those like
Peter Navarro, who don’t like India. He added
that since PM Modi and Trump have good
chemistry, things might help if they meet. US
can’t equate India and Pakistan, and the US
played a supporting role but couldn’t have
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India U-17 thrills with 3-2 victory
over Pakistan in SAFF championship
PTI
Colombo
India defeated Pakistan
3-2 in a thrilling SAFF
U-17 Championship
match on Monday, con-
tinuing their dominance
over their arch-rivals
across sports. The game,
though inconsequential as
both teams had already
qualified for the semifi-
nals, saw India take the
lead in the 31st minute
through Dallalmuon
Gangte. Pakistan equal-
ized in the 43rd minute
with a penalty by Muham-
mad Abdullah, who then
controversially mimicked
drinking tea in his celebra-
tion, sparking much dis-
cussion post-match.
India regained the lead
in the 63rd minute through
Gunleiba Wangkeirak-
pam, but Pakistan’s
Hamza Yasir leveled it
seven minutes later. In the
73rd minute, Rahan
Ahmed sealed the win for
India with the match-win-
ning goal. Abdullah’s pro-
vocative celebration,
reminiscent of similar
gestures by Pakistani
cricketers Haris Rauf and
Sahibzada Farhan during
the Asia Cup, failed to in-
spire his team. In the 43rd
minute, Yasir’s darting
run into the box was halt-
ed by Thonggoumang
Touthang, prompting the
referee to award a penalty.
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Israeli drone strike kills
five, including US citizens
Agencies
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An Israeli drone strike in
southern Lebanon killed
five people on Sunday,
including three children,
according to Lebanon’s
Health Ministry. Parlia-
ment Speaker Nabih
Berri confirmed that four
of the victims, the three
children and their father,
were US citizens. Two
others were wounded, in-
cluding the mother. The
US Embassy in Beirut
could not be reached for
immediate comment.
Since a ceasefire agree-
ment in November end-
ed Israel’s prolonged
war with Hezbollah, Is-
raeli airstrikes have con-
tinued almost daily in
southern and eastern
Lebanon. Ceasefire, bro-
kered by Washington,
required both Israel &
Hezbollah to withdraw
forces from southern Leb-
anon and cease strikes.
Despite this, Israel still
controls 5 Lebanese hill-
top positions along border.
Israel said the strike
targeted a Hezbollah mili-
tant operating within a
civilian population.
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ISRAELI ARMY ORDERS GAZA CITY HOSPITAL
EVACUATION AS UN LEADERS CONVERGE
Jerusalem: Israeli forces showed no signs of relent-
ing on their new ground offensive in Gaza City on
Monday as world leaders gathered in New York for
the United Nations General Assembly and more countries
prepared to join the surge of nations recognising a Pales-
tinian state. Hundreds of thousands have remained in the
city, the territory's largest and already in ruins from nearly
two years of war and struggling with famine. The Israeli
military ordered the evacuation on Monday of the Jordanian
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Ukraine uses remote-controlled
vehicles amid soldier shortage
Agencies
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Amid a battlefield over-
whelmed by Russian
drones, Ukrainian sol-
diers are increasingly re-
lying on remote-con-
trolled armored vehicles,
which perform a variety
of tasks and reduce the
risk to troops. These “ro-
bots on wheels” have be-
come crucial, especially
as Ukraine faces a soldier
shortage after more than 3
½ years of conflict. Re-
sembling miniature tanks,
these vehicles are capable
of transporting supplies,
clearing mines, and evac-
uating the wounded or
dead. “They can’t fully
replace humans,” said a
commander of the 20th
Lyubart Brigade, using
the call sign Miami. “But
sometimes, it’s too dan-
gerous for a person.”
Manufactured mainly by
Ukrainian companies,
these robotic vehicles
vary in cost, ranging from
$1,000 to $64,000, de-
pending on size and func-
tion. Essential along
Ukraine’s 1,000 km front
line, such vehicles are not
entirely new to warfare.
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PUTIN PROPOSES ONE-YEAR NUCLEAR
TREATY EXTENSION WITH US AMID TENSIONS
Kyiv: Russian President Vladimir Putin pro-
posed a one-year extension to the New START
treaty, which limits nuclear weapons, during a
meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, on
Monday. The treaty, set to expire on February 5, caps
deployed strategic warheads at 1,550 for both Russia
and the United States. If not extended or replaced,
both countries are likely to exceed this limit. Putin
argued that the extension would support global non-
proliferation and could spark further arms control talks
with Washington. The proposal came amid heightened
East-West tensions, with Moscow facing growing
pressure from Trump to end the war in Ukraine.
This development has come as Ukraine lobbies the
United States to impose stricter sanctions on Russia.
President Putin revealed the proposal publicly during a
meeting of Russia’s Security Council, highlighting the
increasing risks and complexities in international rela-
tions, with nuclear security issues at the forefront.
‘Bodyguard Satellites’ planned to strengthen security after near miss
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
India is developing a
plan to enhance its satel-
lite defense capabilities
following a near miss in
space that highlighted the
growing risks to national
security. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s govern-
ment is aiming to create
“bodyguard satellites”
designed to detect and
neutralize threats to or-
biting spacecraft. These
satellites have played a
critical role in recent geo-
political tensions, includ-
ing India’s standoff with
Pakistan in May, which
nearly escalated into
full-scale war. According
to sources, a satellite
from a neighboring
country came danger-
ously close to an Indian
satellite in mid-2024.
The ISRO satellite, or-
biting 500-600 km above
Earth, was in the same
increasingly crowded re-
gion, home to numerous
communications satel-
lites, including Elon
Musk’s Starlink network.
The foreign satellite,
which remains unnamed,
came within 1 km of the
Indian spacecraft.
EU confirms
ransomware
attack on airports
Agencies
%HUOLQ
A ransomware attack
caused recent disruptions
to automated check-in
systems at major Euro-
pean airports, the EU’s
cybersecurity agency
confirmed on Monday.
The attack targeted sys-
tems provided by Collins
Aerospace, a subsidiary
of RTX, leading to delays
and flight cancellations
since Friday. The inci-
dent underscored grow-
ing cybersecurity risks.
Nepal’s PM
adds 4 ministers
to cabinet
Agencies
.DWKPDQGX
Nepal’s newly-appoint-
ed Prime Minister Su-
shila Karki on Monday
inducted four new min-
isters into her interim
cabinet, raising its
strength to eight.
President Ramchandra
Paudel administered the
oath of office to Ex-Jus-
tice Anil Sinha, National
Innovation Centre found-
er Mahabir Pun, journal-
ist Jagdish Kharel and
expert Madan Pariyar.
Poland to shoot
down objects in
airspace violations:
PM Donald Tusk
Agencies
:DUVDZ
Poland’s prime minister
Donald Tusk stated on
Monday that NATO
member Poland will not
hesitate to shoot down
objects violating its air-
space if they pose a
threat, though it will take
a cautious approach in
less clear situations. Es-
tonia reported three Rus-
sian fighter jets violated
its airspace on Friday,
raising concerns among
NATO leaders about
Russia testing the alli-
ance’s resolve. This fol-
lows Russian drones vi-
olating Polish airspace
on September 9-10. The
UN Security Council
met on Monday to dis-
cuss the incident.
30RI3RODQG'RQDOG7XVN
SUPER 4 SHOWDOWN
Siddhaarth
Mahan
The author is a prolific
sports writer, presenter
and creates digital sports
programs. He brings a
storyteller’s touch for the
game’s deeper narratives.
India’s continuous dominance over Pak reinforces one-sided rivalry
t was the same
story yet again.
Team India de-
molished Pakistan in
their Super-4 contest
with style.
The rivalry, as rightly
pointed out by Indian
captain Suryakumar Ya-
dav, seems to have lost
its edge. In the clash
held in Dubai, India
continued their unassail-
able run, securing a
comfortable six-wicket
victory.
After restricting Paki-
stan to a modest 171
runs, India chased down
the target with ease,
reaching 172 in just 18.5
overs.
While Pakistan had a
promising start, with Sa-
hibzada Farhan scoring
58 and Faheem Ashraf’s
late blitz contributing 20
runs off eight balls, In-
dia’s disciplined bowl-
ing and powerful batting
lineup ensured there was
never any real threat.
The victory highlight-
ed not just India’s su-
premacy on the day but
also the broader domi-
nance the team has
maintained over Paki-
stan in recent years.
Across formats ODIs,
and T20s, India has con-
sistently outplayed their
rivals, leaving little
room for any genuine
contest.
This one-sided trend
has become a defining
feature of the rivalry,
shifting it from a fierce
battle to, at times, a pre-
dictable outcome.
India’s batting was led
by Abhishek Sharma,
who scored a blistering
74 off 39 balls, while
Shubman Gill contrib-
uted a steady 47.
Even without their
captain Suryakumar Ya-
dav making runs, the
team’s depth ensured the
chase remained comfort-
able. Tilak Varma’s un-
beaten 30 and Hardik
Pandya’s finishing
touches sealed the game
with authority.
Despite dropping a
few catches and missing
some run-out opportuni-
ties, India’s overall con-
trol never wavered.
In the post-match
press conference,
Suryakumar Yadav
rightly observed that
true rivalry only exists
when both teams are on
equal footing.
Given India’s consis-
tent edge in recent en-
counters, his statement
was an honest reflection
of reality. While cricket
between the two nations
will always carry emo-
tion and history, on the
field, India has now
firmly established its
dominance.
(This is the personal
opinion of the author.)
I
China unveils K visa for
global talent, rivaling H-1B
Agencies
%HLMLQJ
Amidst growing uncer-
tainty caused by Presi-
dent Donald Trump’s
new $100,000 visa fee,
China has unveiled a new
visa category aimed at at-
tracting young talent in
science and technology.
The “K visa,” part of
China’s standard visa op-
tions, will be available to
qualified young profes-
sionals in these fields.
Premier Li Qiang has
signed a decree amend-
ing regulations on for-
eign entries and exits,
with new rules taking ef-
fect on October 1. Unlike
the existing 12 visa types,
the K visa will offer more
flexible entry options,
longer validity, and ex-
tended stays. Applicants
must meet specific crite-
ria but won’t need a local
employer’s invitation,
and the application pro-
cess will also be more
streamlined.
China opens doors to innovators
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INDIAN IT FIRMS
FACE $150-550M
US IMMIGRATION
COSTS
Washington:
The steep
increase in
US H1-B application
fee will require India’s
WRS,7VHUYLFHVnUPV
to spend $150-$550
million extra each in
immigration fee, going
by last year’s visa
sponsorship numbers.
This will impact their
delivery costs in US
market accounting for
as much as 85% of
their revenue, 3-5% of
the industry’s active
workforce. Offshoring
will likely see an in-
crease with companies
executing more work
outside US, they must
still sponsor workers
for onsite roles with
specialised skills, at a
higher cost. The new
H1-B visa application
fee is around 10 times
more than earlier.
‘I DON'T AGREE WITH THE H-1B VISA POLICY. IT'S
ACTUALLY GOING TO HURT AMERICAN COMPANIES'
Washington: In an interview, Democratic Congress-
man Ami Bera said that decisions like those on the
H-1B visa fee don’t help India-US
ties, and seem to be the doing of those like
Peter Navarro, who don’t like India. He added
that since PM Modi and Trump have good
chemistry, things might help if they meet. US
can’t equate India and Pakistan, and the US
played a supporting role but couldn’t have
DIIHFWHGWKHFHDVHnUHKHDOVRVDLGj,GRQWDJUHHZLWKWKH
policy because it’s actually going to hurt American compa-
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tions. Hiking visa fees to $100,000 is unheard of.” he said.
Member Reepunjaya Singh of the Rajasthan Em-
ployee Selection Board is set to retire on September
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of the board’s member positions, which had been vacant for
a year. With his retirement, only the Chairman and two mem-
bers will remain on the board. Retired Major General Alok
Raj has been serving as Chairman since August 2023, with a
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transfer list affecting a total of 4,527 principals across
the state. Preparations had been underway for sev-
eral days, despite restrictions on such transfers. According to
sources, the current govt has issued the largest transfer list in
any dept to date. Authorities are also reportedly preparing a
smaller subsequent list to follow the main transfers.
Four key Finance Dept posts to fall vacant in Raj; Senior appts awaited
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
he Rajasthan
Finance De-
partment is set
to witness a significant
reshuffle later this
month, as four Head of
Department (HOD) posi-
tions will simultaneously
fall vacant.
The posts include Di-
rector Budget, Director
Treasury & Accounts,
Director Local Fund Au-
dit, and Director Pension.
Brijesh Kumar Shar-
ma, who has held the Di-
rector Budget position
since July 2021 and has
been holding additional
charge as Director Treas-
ury & Accounts since
March 2025, will retire
on September 30. Devraj,
who has been Director
Pension since August
2023, will also retire on
the same day.
Experts note that the
Director Budget role is
particularly crucial, as
preparations for the
state’s 2025–2026 annu-
al budget are set to begin
next month, significantly
increasing responsibili-
ties.
Similarly, the Director
Treasury & Accounts
post is vital, overseeing
over 700 officers in the
Rajasthan Accounts Ser-
vice, including 31 High-
er Super Time Scale and
86 Super Time Scale of-
ficers. The Director is
responsible for their
transfers, postings, and
overall monitoring.
The Director Pension
and Local Fund Audit
posts also carry exten-
sive responsibilities.
While Devraj retires on
September 30, the addi-
tional charge for Direc-
tor LFA is currently held
by Kirti Jain. Both roles,
according to experts, re-
quire full-time engage-
ment. The fifth HOD
post, Director Inspec-
tion, is already occupied
by Kirti Jain.
Senior Rajasthan Ac-
counts Service officers
under consideration for
the top Finance Depart-
ment posts include Om-
kar Mal Rajotia, Bharat
Raj, Sandhya Sharma,
Mahendra Singh Bhu-
kar, Ashutosh Vajpeyi,
Suresh Kumar Verma,
Amitabh Yoganandi,
Nilesh Sharma, Girish
Kachhara, Manish Ma-
thur, Srinivas Meena,
and Virdichand Bunkar.
Observers suggest that
while seniority is con-
sidered, competence and
government trust will
likely guide the appoint-
ments. For the most crit-
ical posts, Director
Budget and Director
Treasury & Accounts,
the likely candidates in-
clude Omkar Mal Rajo-
tia (Financial Adviser at
JDA since June 2021),
Kirti Jain (Director In-
spection), Mahendra
Singh Bhukar (FA, Com-
mercial Taxes since
2020), Suresh Kumar
Verma (Joint Secretary,
Finance-Routes since
2021), Manish Mathur
(Joint Secretary, GST
since 2022), and Virdi-
chand Bunkar (Director
Finance, RAJCOMP
since February 2024).
The entire Accounts
Service cadre is eagerly
awaiting announcements,
particularly for the Di-
rector Budget post, which
is becoming vacant after
four years.
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma on Monday
inaugurated the newly
constructed bridge over
the Dravyavati River at
Maharani Farm, a pro-
ject developed by the
Jaipur Development Au-
thority (JDA).
The inauguration
marks a major milestone
in improving traffic
movement in the area,
especially during the
monsoon season when
the previous bridge was
often submerged by
heavy rains.
The new bridge has
been designed to pro-
vide greater height and
width compared to the
old structure, which
stood just 2 meters
above the river level and
was prone to flooding.
The upgraded bridge
rises about 4.5 meters
above the river and has
an expanded width of 21
meters, compared to 17
meters earlier, ensuring
smoother traffic flow
during rainy seasons.
The project, complet-
ed at a cost of Rs 6.44
crore, took over eight
months to finish. Urban
Development and Hous-
ing Minister Jhabar Sin-
gh Kharra also attended
the inauguration cere-
mony.
Speaking to reporters
before the event, CM
Sharma said the state is
ready for the “One State,
One Election” initiative.
The Chief Minister
further added that mu-
nicipal elections for all
local bodies could be
held by December, sub-
ject to preparations by
the OBC Commission
and the State Election
Commission.
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Celebrate GST savings festival,
embrace Swadeshi products: CM
TOP
QUOTES
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
On Monday, CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma visited key
markets in the Mansaro-
var area to raise aware-
ness among traders and
the public as part of the
GST Savings Festival.
The Chief Minister high-
lighted that the new GST
slabs, implemented from
22 September, provide
relief to the middle class,
farmers, traders, and in-
dustrialists. Under the
new provisions, most
items now fall under two
tax slabs instead of four,
simplifying the system.
CM stated that the state
government is running a
special awareness cam-
paign from 22 to 29 Sep-
tember under the GST
Savings Festival, aiming
to inform consumers and
traders about the benefits
of GST simplification.
He urged everyone to
celebrate the festival and
adopt more indigenous
products, noting that this
would strengthen the na-
tion’s economy and di-
rectly benefit consumers.
UDH Minister Jhabar S
Kharra, public represent-
atives, traders, and citi-
zens were also present.
With the reduction in GST
rates, the middle class and
neo- middle class will be
better equipped to realize
their aspirations and fulfill
their dreams.
DIYA KUMARI,
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From day one of Navratri,
the new GST rates will
benefit every sector—daily
essentials will become
cheaper. I thank PM Modi
and urge everyone to
embrace ‘Swadeshi.’
Rajasthan will gain from
this double-engine
government.
DR PC BAIRWA,
'(387<&0
Under PM Modi’s
leadership, NextGen GST
will empower farmers,
boost rural economy,
promote dairy value
addition, and advance
agricultural mechanisation
and modernisation.
JOGARAM PATEL,
3$5/,$0(17$5<$))$,560,1,67(5
NextGen GST, under PM
Modi’s visionary
leadership, eases taxes for
citizens and traders,
promotes local products,
and ensures transparency—
driving economic progress
and strengthening India’s
journey towards a self-
reliant economy.
HEERALAL NAGAR,
(1(5*<0,1
The new Maharani
Farm Bridge, 4.5
meters higher and
21 meters wide, will
ease traffic flow
during the rainy
season. Completed
in eight months at a
cost of Rs 6.44
crore, it replaces
the old 17-meter-
wide, flood-prone
bridge
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A Helping Hand
REEPUNJAYA SINGH TO RETIRE FROM
RAJASTHAN SELECTION BOARD ON SEPT 30
RAJASTHAN EDUCATION DEPT ISSUES TRANSFER
LIST OF 4,527 PRINCIPALS ACROSS THE STATE
ployee Selection Board is set to retire on September
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of the board’s member positions, which had been vacant for
a year. With his retirement, only the Chairman and two mem-
bers will remain on the board. Retired Major General Alok
Raj has been serving as Chairman since August 2023, with a
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transfer list affecting a total of 4,527 principals across
the state. Preparations had been underway for sev-
eral days, despite restrictions on such transfers. According to
sources, the current govt has issued the largest transfer list in
any dept to date. Authorities are also reportedly preparing a
smaller subsequent list to follow the main transfers.
Four key Finance Dept posts to fall vacant in Raj; Senior appts awaited
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
he Rajasthan
Finance De-
partment is set
to witness a significant
reshuffle later this
month, as four Head of
Department (HOD) posi-
tions will simultaneously
fall vacant.
The posts include Di-
rector Budget, Director
Treasury & Accounts,
Director Local Fund Au-
dit, and Director Pension.
Brijesh Kumar Shar-
ma, who has held the Di-
rector Budget position
since July 2021 and has
been holding additional
charge as Director Treas-
ury & Accounts since
March 2025, will retire
on September 30. Devraj,
who has been Director
Pension since August
2023, will also retire on
the same day.
Experts note that the
Director Budget role is
particularly crucial, as
preparations for the
state’s 2025–2026 annu-
al budget are set to begin
next month, significantly
increasing responsibili-
ties.
Similarly, the Director
Treasury & Accounts
post is vital, overseeing
over 700 officers in the
Rajasthan Accounts Ser-
vice, including 31 High-
er Super Time Scale and
86 Super Time Scale of-
ficers. The Director is
responsible for their
transfers, postings, and
overall monitoring.
The Director Pension
and Local Fund Audit
posts also carry exten-
sive responsibilities.
While Devraj retires on
September 30, the addi-
tional charge for Direc-
tor LFA is currently held
by Kirti Jain. Both roles,
according to experts, re-
quire full-time engage-
ment. The fifth HOD
post, Director Inspec-
tion, is already occupied
by Kirti Jain.
Senior Rajasthan Ac-
counts Service officers
under consideration for
the top Finance Depart-
ment posts include Om-
kar Mal Rajotia, Bharat
Raj, Sandhya Sharma,
Mahendra Singh Bhu-
kar, Ashutosh Vajpeyi,
Suresh Kumar Verma,
Amitabh Yoganandi,
Nilesh Sharma, Girish
Kachhara, Manish Ma-
thur, Srinivas Meena,
and Virdichand Bunkar.
Observers suggest that
while seniority is con-
sidered, competence and
government trust will
likely guide the appoint-
ments. For the most crit-
ical posts, Director
Budget and Director
Treasury & Accounts,
the likely candidates in-
clude Omkar Mal Rajo-
tia (Financial Adviser at
JDA since June 2021),
Kirti Jain (Director In-
spection), Mahendra
Singh Bhukar (FA, Com-
mercial Taxes since
2020), Suresh Kumar
Verma (Joint Secretary,
Finance-Routes since
2021), Manish Mathur
(Joint Secretary, GST
since 2022), and Virdi-
chand Bunkar (Director
Finance, RAJCOMP
since February 2024).
The entire Accounts
Service cadre is eagerly
awaiting announcements,
particularly for the Di-
rector Budget post, which
is becoming vacant after
four years.
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JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma on Monday
inaugurated the newly
constructed bridge over
the Dravyavati River at
Maharani Farm, a pro-
ject developed by the
Jaipur Development Au-
thority (JDA).
The inauguration
marks a major milestone
in improving traffic
movement in the area,
especially during the
monsoon season when
the previous bridge was
often submerged by
heavy rains.
The new bridge has
been designed to pro-
vide greater height and
width compared to the
old structure, which
stood just 2 meters
above the river level and
was prone to flooding.
The upgraded bridge
rises about 4.5 meters
above the river and has
an expanded width of 21
meters, compared to 17
meters earlier, ensuring
smoother traffic flow
during rainy seasons.
The project, complet-
ed at a cost of Rs 6.44
crore, took over eight
months to finish. Urban
Development and Hous-
ing Minister Jhabar Sin-
gh Kharra also attended
the inauguration cere-
mony.
Speaking to reporters
before the event, CM
Sharma said the state is
ready for the “One State,
One Election” initiative.
The Chief Minister
further added that mu-
nicipal elections for all
local bodies could be
held by December, sub-
ject to preparations by
the OBC Commission
and the State Election
Commission.
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Celebrate GST savings festival,
embrace Swadeshi products: CM
TOP
QUOTES
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
On Monday, CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma visited key
markets in the Mansaro-
var area to raise aware-
ness among traders and
the public as part of the
GST Savings Festival.
The Chief Minister high-
lighted that the new GST
slabs, implemented from
22 September, provide
relief to the middle class,
farmers, traders, and in-
dustrialists. Under the
new provisions, most
items now fall under two
tax slabs instead of four,
simplifying the system.
CM stated that the state
government is running a
special awareness cam-
paign from 22 to 29 Sep-
tember under the GST
Savings Festival, aiming
to inform consumers and
traders about the benefits
of GST simplification.
He urged everyone to
celebrate the festival and
adopt more indigenous
products, noting that this
would strengthen the na-
tion’s economy and di-
rectly benefit consumers.
UDH Minister Jhabar S
Kharra, public represent-
atives, traders, and citi-
zens were also present.
With the reduction in GST
rates, the middle class and
neo- middle class will be
better equipped to realize
their aspirations and fulfill
their dreams.
DIYA KUMARI,
'(387<&0
From day one of Navratri,
the new GST rates will
benefit every sector—daily
essentials will become
cheaper. I thank PM Modi
and urge everyone to
embrace ‘Swadeshi.’
Rajasthan will gain from
this double-engine
government.
DR PC BAIRWA,
'(387<&0
Under PM Modi’s
leadership, NextGen GST
will empower farmers,
boost rural economy,
promote dairy value
addition, and advance
agricultural mechanisation
and modernisation.
JOGARAM PATEL,
3$5/,$0(17$5<$))$,560,1,67(5
NextGen GST, under PM
Modi’s visionary
leadership, eases taxes for
citizens and traders,
promotes local products,
and ensures transparency—
driving economic progress
and strengthening India’s
journey towards a self-
reliant economy.
HEERALAL NAGAR,
(1(5*<0,1
The new Maharani
Farm Bridge, 4.5
meters higher and
21 meters wide, will
ease traffic flow
during the rainy
season. Completed
in eight months at a
cost of Rs 6.44
crore, it replaces
the old 17-meter-
wide, flood-prone
bridge
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A Helping Hand
REEPUNJAYA SINGH TO RETIRE FROM
RAJASTHAN SELECTION BOARD ON SEPT 30
RAJASTHAN EDUCATION DEPT ISSUES TRANSFER
LIST OF 4,527 PRINCIPALS ACROSS THE STATE
JAIPUR, TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
ROYAL CELEBRATION!
aipur witnessed a glamorous
celebration as the success party for
the 27th edition of Miss Rajasthan was
organised in royal style at Theory Life
Cafe and Bistro in Jaipur. P11 09
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attaya turned into
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as Elite Miss Ra-
jasthan made a
stunning international debut at
the iconic Leela Club, Pattaya,
under the direction of its
Founder and Director,
Gaurav Gaur, on Monday
evening. The show, pre-
sented in collaboration
with Alankrit by Manoj
Malani, marked a his-
toric milestone, bringing
Jaipur’s fashion excel-
lence to a global stage.
The evening was nothing
short of spectacular, with the
venue buzzing with energy
and an electrifying audience
response that far exceeded
expectations. What was
envisioned as a promising
debut transformed into a
super hit showcase, leav-
ing both organizers and
guests mesmerised.
Adding to the gran-
deur, the event also
featured the first-ever
Thailand Couture
Show – Season 1, an
extension of the cele-
brated Jaipur Couture
Show. Curated with Gaurav Gaur’s
creative vision, the show under-
scored Jaipur’s growing recogni-
tion in international fashion cir-
cuits, establishing the Pink City as
a rising global fashion hub. Over 18
handpicked models from Jaipur
graced the runway, exuding ele-
gance and confidence. Leading the
lineup were Akanksha Bhalla,
Shrishti Khatri, Nisha Chauhan,
Mitali Kumawat, Alfirdoush Khan,
Tanu Choudhary and Varunavi
Singh, among many others. Their
poise and presence lit up the ramp,
creating an unforgettable spectacle
that seamlessly blended Indian tra-
dition with modern couture.
The couture collections show-
cased the creativity of ace de-
signers, including Ashfaq
Ahmed and other celebrated
names, who unveiled breath-
taking ensembles that rede-
fined luxury and innovation.
The synergy of designer brilliance,
model charisma and an interna-
tional platform created a fashion
moment to remember. Speaking
about the overwhelming success,
the Elite Miss Rajasthan team
expressed heartfelt gratitude,
“We are extremely thankful to
the Leela team for their sup-
port. This collaboration has
been a dream start for us in Pat-
taya and the phenomenal re-
sponse has inspired us to
dream even bigger.”
With this blockbuster debut,
Elite Miss Rajasthan and the
Jaipur Couture Show are set to
carve new pathways on the
global stage. Under Gaurav
Gaur’s visionary leadership,
the journey promises to take
Indian fashion to greater inter-
national heights, celebrating
culture, creativity and cou-
ture beyond borders.
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attaya turned into
a hub of glamour
and high fashion
as Elite Miss Ra-
jasthan made a
stunning international debut at
the iconic Leela Club, Pattaya,
under the direction of its
Founder and Director,
Gaurav Gaur, on Monday
evening. The show, pre-
sented in collaboration
with Alankrit by Manoj
Malani, marked a his-
toric milestone, bringing
Jaipur’s fashion excel-
lence to a global stage.
The evening was nothing
short of spectacular, with the
venue buzzing with energy
and an electrifying audience
response that far exceeded
expectations. What was
envisioned as a promising
debut transformed into a
super hit showcase, leav-
ing both organizers and
guests mesmerised.
Adding to the gran-
deur, the event also
featured the first-ever
Thailand Couture
Show – Season 1, an
extension of the cele-
brated Jaipur Couture
Show. Curated with Gaurav Gaur’s
creative vision, the show under-
scored Jaipur’s growing recogni-
tion in international fashion cir-
cuits, establishing the Pink City as
a rising global fashion hub. Over 18
handpicked models from Jaipur
graced the runway, exuding ele-
gance and confidence. Leading the
lineup were Akanksha Bhalla,
Shrishti Khatri, Nisha Chauhan,
Mitali Kumawat, Alfirdoush Khan,
Tanu Choudhary and Varunavi
Singh, among many others. Their
poise and presence lit up the ramp,
creating an unforgettable spectacle
that seamlessly blended Indian tra-
dition with modern couture.
The couture collections show-
cased the creativity of ace de-
signers, including Ashfaq
Ahmed and other celebrated
names, who unveiled breath-
taking ensembles that rede-
fined luxury and innovation.
The synergy of designer brilliance,
model charisma and an interna-
tional platform created a fashion
moment to remember. Speaking
about the overwhelming success,
the Elite Miss Rajasthan team
expressed heartfelt gratitude,
“We are extremely thankful to
the Leela team for their sup-
port. This collaboration has
been a dream start for us in Pat-
taya and the phenomenal re-
sponse has inspired us to
dream even bigger.”
With this blockbuster debut,
Elite Miss Rajasthan and the
Jaipur Couture Show are set to
carve new pathways on the
global stage. Under Gaurav
Gaur’s visionary leadership,
the journey promises to take
Indian fashion to greater inter-
national heights, celebrating
culture, creativity and cou-
ture beyond borders.
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alour, fearlessness, courage,
skill of warfare and loyalty to
the government of the day and
land are unique in this world.
The example of valour and
heroism which the Indian Army
displayed along with the Imperial Army of the
British Government during the First World War
is well known. The Indian Army has success-
fully repulsed the au-
dacious attacks of
enemies in 1947,
1965, 1971, 1999 and
very recently in “Op-
eration Sindoor” af-
ter Indian Independ-
ence.
The history of the
modern state of Israel
commences with the
supreme sacrifice of
more than 900 brave
Indian soldiers who
laid down their lives
while liberating the
Palestinian part of
HAIFA from the Ot-
toman Empire during
the First World War.
Established in 1299, the Ottoman Empire was a
very powerful, multi-state and multi-lingual em-
pire which dominated South-East Europe, West
Asia, the Caucasus and North Africa. The Turk-
ish Empire included 32 states and many vassal
states. Palestine was also dominated by Turkey.
The decline of Ottoman Empire had begun in the
year 1908. Till 1914, its existence from almost
whole of Europe and South Africa had ended.
Israel too was dominated by it where large popu-
lation of Jews, Christians and Muslims (a total
population of approx 20000) lived. In the year
1918 during the first world war Britain, France
and Russia together waged a war against the
Ottoman which also included the armies
of Germany, Hungary and Austria in
order to free Israel.
HAIFA was a strategic
port under the control
of Turks. Turkey used
to dominate Haifa
through marine route
and by a ground tunnel
and thus all economic
and commercial ac-
tivities were at the mercy
of Turkish rule. In the southern
Philistine, hunger and poverty were the problems of
the time.
Turkish army started evacuating Haifa due to the
attack of the British Army and its Allies. General Al-
lenby, who was in charge of the battle, decided that
it was important to keep the railhead and Haifa Port
open for necessary supplies. When 700 Turkish
armymen were escaping from Haifa Castle from the
side of Tiberius, they clashed with 18 King George
Lancers of the 13th Cavalry Brigade at 01.30 in
the morning of September 22, 1918. Turkish army
attacked them. However 30 Turkish soldiers were
killed and 311 soldiers along with their machine
guns were captured.
When Imperial armies took an aerial view of the city,
it seemed that the city was completely evacuated.
So Brigadier General A.D.A King sent a detachment
of his Light Armed Brigade on 22nd day of Sept at
13.30 o' clock on Nazareth Road to capture Haifa.
However they had to face resistance and were
attacked with machine guns and cells from above
Mount Carmel. The detachment returned with a
small loss.
Next day Sept 23, 1918 at 05.00 in the morning 14th
and 15th Cavalry Brigades advanced towards Haifa
once again. This route was through a narrow street.
On one side was Kishon River and its tributaries
and on the other side was Mount Carmel. At about
10.15 AM as soon as the 15th Cavalry advanced,
they were attacked by 77mm canons and they had to
retrieve. By then, 14th cavalry had captured the rail-
way bridge. At 14.00 o'clock on September 23, 1918
Jodhpur Lancers attacked Haifa with 'B' Battery of
H.S. Here, they faced bitter resistance from the Turk-
ish. Putting their lives in danger, Jodhpur Cavalry led
by Major Dalpat Singh of Jodhpur kept advancing
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army was located at the height of Mount Carmel and
were attacking Jodhpur Lancers, but Major Dalpat
Singh kept advancing with his horsemen and by kill-
ing Turkish soldiers captured Haifa and freed it from
the 402 years of Turkish slavery. In this valiant vic-
tory 900 Indian soldiers including Major Dalpat Singh
martyred their lives. For their invincible courage,
dedication and unique bravery, they were awarded
the Military Cross. In this battle of only one and a half
day, Jodhpur Lancers captured 1532 enemy soldiers
along with guns and machine guns. At the same time
Mysore Lancers attacked from the southern side and
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machine guns, Mysore Lancers wiped the enemy
out.
At 3 o'clock noon of the 23rd September the war
ended and Haifa was independent. The British army
had captured a good supply base and after four
days supply began from there. Surely, it was a great
achievement of the Cavalries of Jodhpur, Mysore
and Hyderabad in this heroic campaign when a
weak brigade defeated more than 1000 experi-
enced enemy soldiers and captured Haifa with fast
pace and skill of battle.
For the heroic military leadership
displayed Major Dalpat Singh was
awarded the Military Cross. Captain
Bahadur Amar Singh Jodha and
Jamadar Jor Singh were awarded
with Indian Order of Merit for their
unique bravery, courage, devotion
and martyrdom. Indian Cavalry on
the horse backs captured the insur-
mountable Haifa city with swords
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from the above. Thus this was one
of the unique battles of the world
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by a cavalry on the gallop. This was
perhaps the only battle in which
soldiers with spears and swords
defeated an army equipped with
modern weapons. It is also probably
the last incidence in history of wars
wherein horse and foot soldiers with
spears and swords fought any major
battle. To honour the bravery and
martyrdom of Indian army, Israel
built their memorials. Their graves
are looked after by the government
of Israel till this day. There is men-
tion of the cavalries and their contri-
bution in the educational curriculum
in Israel. As per Eagle Graver of
the Haifa Historical Society Israeli
children are taught from class 3 to
5 about the contribution of Indian
soldiers particularly Major Dalpat
Singh in the liberation of Haifa.
In India, the Indian Army established
61st Cavalry by merging all the cav-
alries including Mysore, Hyderabad
and Jodhpur in memory of mar-
tyrs of Haifa campaign. The army
celebrates September 23 every
year as Haifa Day. The “Teen Murti
Chowk” in New Delhi which was
built in the memory of Haifa heroes
of Jodhpur, Mysore and Hyderabad
cavalries was renamed as “Teen
Murti Haifa Mukti Chowk” in the
gracious presence of Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
on 23rd Jan, 2018. Many organiza-
tions such as Indo Israel Friend-
ship Forum and Vishwa Adhayan
Kendra have been celebrating Haifa
Day since 2012 in South Africa,
Australia, Hong Kong, and over 100
places in India. Haifa Day celebra-
tions are also held in the Jewish
synagogues of Delhi, Ahmedabad
and Thane. The celebration of Haifa
Day is also held every year on 23rd
September at Teen Murti Chowk,
Delhi by Forum for Awareness of
National Security (FANS). It is said
“that a soldier dies not with the
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generations of people for whom he
fought”. Let us wish that we will not
forget the valour, bravery and cour-
age of these “Heroes of Haifa”. The
state governments of Rajasthan,
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana should make memori-
als in memory of these heroes and
start light and sound show of Haifa
liberation. Also the Central Board
of Secondary Education and State
Boards of at least these four states
should insert chapter on Haifa in
school curriculums.
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Cavalries of
Jodhpur, Mysore,
and Hyderabad
achieved glory when a
weak brigade defeated
1000 enemies, cap-
turing Haifa with
valor.
skill of warfare and loyalty to
the government of the day and
land are unique in this world.
The example of valour and
heroism which the Indian Army
displayed along with the Imperial Army of the
British Government during the First World War
is well known. The Indian Army has success-
fully repulsed the au-
dacious attacks of
enemies in 1947,
1965, 1971, 1999 and
very recently in “Op-
eration Sindoor” af-
ter Indian Independ-
ence.
The history of the
modern state of Israel
commences with the
supreme sacrifice of
more than 900 brave
Indian soldiers who
laid down their lives
while liberating the
Palestinian part of
HAIFA from the Ot-
toman Empire during
the First World War.
Established in 1299, the Ottoman Empire was a
very powerful, multi-state and multi-lingual em-
pire which dominated South-East Europe, West
Asia, the Caucasus and North Africa. The Turk-
ish Empire included 32 states and many vassal
states. Palestine was also dominated by Turkey.
The decline of Ottoman Empire had begun in the
year 1908. Till 1914, its existence from almost
whole of Europe and South Africa had ended.
Israel too was dominated by it where large popu-
lation of Jews, Christians and Muslims (a total
population of approx 20000) lived. In the year
1918 during the first world war Britain, France
and Russia together waged a war against the
Ottoman which also included the armies
of Germany, Hungary and Austria in
order to free Israel.
HAIFA was a strategic
port under the control
of Turks. Turkey used
to dominate Haifa
through marine route
and by a ground tunnel
and thus all economic
and commercial ac-
tivities were at the mercy
of Turkish rule. In the southern
Philistine, hunger and poverty were the problems of
the time.
Turkish army started evacuating Haifa due to the
attack of the British Army and its Allies. General Al-
lenby, who was in charge of the battle, decided that
it was important to keep the railhead and Haifa Port
open for necessary supplies. When 700 Turkish
armymen were escaping from Haifa Castle from the
side of Tiberius, they clashed with 18 King George
Lancers of the 13th Cavalry Brigade at 01.30 in
the morning of September 22, 1918. Turkish army
attacked them. However 30 Turkish soldiers were
killed and 311 soldiers along with their machine
guns were captured.
When Imperial armies took an aerial view of the city,
it seemed that the city was completely evacuated.
So Brigadier General A.D.A King sent a detachment
of his Light Armed Brigade on 22nd day of Sept at
13.30 o' clock on Nazareth Road to capture Haifa.
However they had to face resistance and were
attacked with machine guns and cells from above
Mount Carmel. The detachment returned with a
small loss.
Next day Sept 23, 1918 at 05.00 in the morning 14th
and 15th Cavalry Brigades advanced towards Haifa
once again. This route was through a narrow street.
On one side was Kishon River and its tributaries
and on the other side was Mount Carmel. At about
10.15 AM as soon as the 15th Cavalry advanced,
they were attacked by 77mm canons and they had to
retrieve. By then, 14th cavalry had captured the rail-
way bridge. At 14.00 o'clock on September 23, 1918
Jodhpur Lancers attacked Haifa with 'B' Battery of
H.S. Here, they faced bitter resistance from the Turk-
ish. Putting their lives in danger, Jodhpur Cavalry led
by Major Dalpat Singh of Jodhpur kept advancing
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army was located at the height of Mount Carmel and
were attacking Jodhpur Lancers, but Major Dalpat
Singh kept advancing with his horsemen and by kill-
ing Turkish soldiers captured Haifa and freed it from
the 402 years of Turkish slavery. In this valiant vic-
tory 900 Indian soldiers including Major Dalpat Singh
martyred their lives. For their invincible courage,
dedication and unique bravery, they were awarded
the Military Cross. In this battle of only one and a half
day, Jodhpur Lancers captured 1532 enemy soldiers
along with guns and machine guns. At the same time
Mysore Lancers attacked from the southern side and
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machine guns, Mysore Lancers wiped the enemy
out.
At 3 o'clock noon of the 23rd September the war
ended and Haifa was independent. The British army
had captured a good supply base and after four
days supply began from there. Surely, it was a great
achievement of the Cavalries of Jodhpur, Mysore
and Hyderabad in this heroic campaign when a
weak brigade defeated more than 1000 experi-
enced enemy soldiers and captured Haifa with fast
pace and skill of battle.
For the heroic military leadership
displayed Major Dalpat Singh was
awarded the Military Cross. Captain
Bahadur Amar Singh Jodha and
Jamadar Jor Singh were awarded
with Indian Order of Merit for their
unique bravery, courage, devotion
and martyrdom. Indian Cavalry on
the horse backs captured the insur-
mountable Haifa city with swords
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from the above. Thus this was one
of the unique battles of the world
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by a cavalry on the gallop. This was
perhaps the only battle in which
soldiers with spears and swords
defeated an army equipped with
modern weapons. It is also probably
the last incidence in history of wars
wherein horse and foot soldiers with
spears and swords fought any major
battle. To honour the bravery and
martyrdom of Indian army, Israel
built their memorials. Their graves
are looked after by the government
of Israel till this day. There is men-
tion of the cavalries and their contri-
bution in the educational curriculum
in Israel. As per Eagle Graver of
the Haifa Historical Society Israeli
children are taught from class 3 to
5 about the contribution of Indian
soldiers particularly Major Dalpat
Singh in the liberation of Haifa.
In India, the Indian Army established
61st Cavalry by merging all the cav-
alries including Mysore, Hyderabad
and Jodhpur in memory of mar-
tyrs of Haifa campaign. The army
celebrates September 23 every
year as Haifa Day. The “Teen Murti
Chowk” in New Delhi which was
built in the memory of Haifa heroes
of Jodhpur, Mysore and Hyderabad
cavalries was renamed as “Teen
Murti Haifa Mukti Chowk” in the
gracious presence of Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
on 23rd Jan, 2018. Many organiza-
tions such as Indo Israel Friend-
ship Forum and Vishwa Adhayan
Kendra have been celebrating Haifa
Day since 2012 in South Africa,
Australia, Hong Kong, and over 100
places in India. Haifa Day celebra-
tions are also held in the Jewish
synagogues of Delhi, Ahmedabad
and Thane. The celebration of Haifa
Day is also held every year on 23rd
September at Teen Murti Chowk,
Delhi by Forum for Awareness of
National Security (FANS). It is said
“that a soldier dies not with the
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he dies when he is forgotten by the
generations of people for whom he
fought”. Let us wish that we will not
forget the valour, bravery and cour-
age of these “Heroes of Haifa”. The
state governments of Rajasthan,
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana should make memori-
als in memory of these heroes and
start light and sound show of Haifa
liberation. Also the Central Board
of Secondary Education and State
Boards of at least these four states
should insert chapter on Haifa in
school curriculums.
Battle of
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aipur witnessed a
glamorous cele-
bration as the suc-
cess party for the
27th edition of Miss Rajasthan
was organised in royal style at
Theory Life Cafe and Bistro,
Jaipur Airport, on Sunday. Dr
Jagdeesh Chandra graced the
event as the chief guest and
lauded organisers Yogesh
Mishra and Nimisha Mishra
for their remarkable journey
in shaping Rajasthan’s most
prestigious beauty pageant.
The evening celebrated the
hard work, dedication, and
achievements of the top 28
finalists of the grand finale.
Beauties from across Ra-
jasthan gathered in Jaipur,
with the joy of victory clearly
visible throughout the event.
Alongside the top 28 contest-
ants, senior participants at-
tended enthusiastically, con-
gratulating the winners and
finalists. The party became a
vibrant convergence of fash-
ion, talent, and celebration,
attended by eminent person-
alities including Pt Suresh
Mishra, RAS Suresh Nawal,
CP Rathore (General Manag-
er, Ananta Spa & Resort, Ku-
kas), Ekta Jain (Director, INA
Solar), Alok Sharma (Founder
& MD, Ruvi Digital), Mukesh
Mishra (CEO, Jaipur Mara-
thon), Meenakshi Solanki
(Director of Diva N Debo-
nair), Anoop Singh, Ravindra
Singh, fashion photographer
Vasu Jain, Divyan Naval, and
other distinguished figures
from Jaipur’s fashion and cor-
porate circles.
Organised by Fusion
Group in association with
Theory Life, Ruvi Digital,
and INA Solar, Miss Ra-
jasthan has cemented its posi-
tion as the state’s premier
beauty pageant. The success
party not only honoured the
finalists’ remarkable achieve-
ments but also provided a
platform to nurture emerging
talent, recognize their dedica-
tion, and inspire the next gen-
eration of aspirants in Ra-
jasthan’s fashion and enter-
tainment industry.
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glamorous cele-
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cess party for the
27th edition of Miss Rajasthan
was organised in royal style at
Theory Life Cafe and Bistro,
Jaipur Airport, on Sunday. Dr
Jagdeesh Chandra graced the
event as the chief guest and
lauded organisers Yogesh
Mishra and Nimisha Mishra
for their remarkable journey
in shaping Rajasthan’s most
prestigious beauty pageant.
The evening celebrated the
hard work, dedication, and
achievements of the top 28
finalists of the grand finale.
Beauties from across Ra-
jasthan gathered in Jaipur,
with the joy of victory clearly
visible throughout the event.
Alongside the top 28 contest-
ants, senior participants at-
tended enthusiastically, con-
gratulating the winners and
finalists. The party became a
vibrant convergence of fash-
ion, talent, and celebration,
attended by eminent person-
alities including Pt Suresh
Mishra, RAS Suresh Nawal,
CP Rathore (General Manag-
er, Ananta Spa & Resort, Ku-
kas), Ekta Jain (Director, INA
Solar), Alok Sharma (Founder
& MD, Ruvi Digital), Mukesh
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thon), Meenakshi Solanki
(Director of Diva N Debo-
nair), Anoop Singh, Ravindra
Singh, fashion photographer
Vasu Jain, Divyan Naval, and
other distinguished figures
from Jaipur’s fashion and cor-
porate circles.
Organised by Fusion
Group in association with
Theory Life, Ruvi Digital,
and INA Solar, Miss Ra-
jasthan has cemented its posi-
tion as the state’s premier
beauty pageant. The success
party not only honoured the
finalists’ remarkable achieve-
ments but also provided a
platform to nurture emerging
talent, recognize their dedica-
tion, and inspire the next gen-
eration of aspirants in Ra-
jasthan’s fashion and enter-
tainment industry.
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As part of preparations for the murti-pratishtha of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, a
“Gratitude Day” was organised on Sunday in the divine presence of Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj,
blessing the city. The event honoured all volunteers who contributed to the temple construction, with
thousands of devotees attending. Notable dignitaries included Jodhpur District Collector Gaurav Agrawal
(IAS) and other representatives. The program began with devotional songs and bhajans. Senior saint Pujya
Viveksagar Swami spoke on gratitude, while guests shared experiences with Mahant Swami Maharaj. Pujya
Yogipremdas Swami presented the vote of thanks, concluding with a grand aarti. The two-day World Peace
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The recently
unveiled sketch
of Dr Nirmala
Sewani, created
by a talented
artist, is more
than a portrait—it
LVDUHÊHFWLRQ
of her grace,
calmness, and
spiritual depth.
Every brushstroke
beautifully
captures her
HOHJDQFHDQGWKHVHUHQHDXUDWKDWGHÉQHVKHU
personality. The artwork not only highlights Dr.
Sewani’s inspiring presence but also showcases the
skill and sensitivity of the artist, who has masterfully
EURXJKWRXWKHUHVVHQFHZLWKUHPDUNDEOHÉQHVVH7KH
portrait is being widely appreciated for its artistic and
emotional depth. SANTOSH SHARMA
The Rotary District Public Image
Seminar concluded at Hotel Clarks
Amer, focusing on strengthening
Rotary’s image and promoting
service projects on Monday.
Seminar Chairman Manoj Bansal
welcomed guests, with sessions
by PDG Pradhuman Patni, District
Chairman Alok Agarwal, DG
Pragya Mehta, Ajay Kala, PDG
Raakhi Gupta, Subhash Kulkarni,
Jagdeep Singh, Kalinika Chauhan,
PDG Nirmal Kunawat, and
Governor Elect Arun Bagadia. The
event highlighted the felicitation
of Jaipur icons—Dr Ajeet Bana,
Dr Anoop Bartaria, Shailendra
Sacheti, Ajay Agarwal, and Vimal Chand Surana—who shared experiences inspiring over 300 participants. The
seminar concluded with an MoU signing with Bisleri to eliminate plastic.
City Buzz
JAIPUR, TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
12
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[email protected]
ara Aur Aakash: Love Beyond
Realms,” already acclaimed inter-
nationally, is set for a pan-India
theatrical release on September 26.
Co-producer and lead actor Jitesh
Thakur (Mister Supranational 2016 – 2nd Runner-
up) and co-producer-actress Alankrita Bora (Miss
Diva 2016 Finalist) interacted with the media in
Jaipur at TGID, Malviya Nagar on Monday, shar-
ing personal experiences and insights from the
shoot. The film reunites celebrated actors Deepti
Naval and Amol Palekar on screen after years.
Marked as India–Switzerland’s first cinematic
collaboration, the project is presented by Whis-
pers From Eternity Films in association with
NFDC and supported by Switzerland Tourism.
Directed by Shrinivas Abrol, the film premiered
at TIFF 2024, IFFI 2024, and Waves Bazaar 2025.
Jitesh described it as a journey of love, spiritual-
ity, and culture, while Alankrita highlighted her
artistic journey from Kathak training under Pt
Birju Maharaj to realizing her cinematic calling.
The film blends romance, philosophy, and cul-
tural dialogue, promising a unique cinematic ex-
perience for Indian audiences.
INDO-SWISS CINEMATIC VENTURE
T
Dr Jagdeesh
Chandra
was warmly
greeted by
Ajay Gupta,
IFS (Retd.)
and Chairman
of the State
Level Expert
Appraisal
Committee-1,
Rajasthan,
during a
courtesy
visit at his
residence
on Monday.
On this
occasion, they
exchanged
heartfelt
festive
greetings and
good wishes
to mark the
auspicious
beginning
of the holy
Navratri
festival.
FESTIVE GREETINGS!
SUNIL SHARMA
&LW\)LUVW
[email protected]
he Buskers
Navratri Nirvana
Dandiya, organ-
ised by Buskers
Dance Institute,
kicked off the Dandiya season
with a spectacular celebration
at Ashta Sports Academy, Tilak
Nagar, on Sunday. In collabora-
tion with First India News and
Bharat24: Vision of New India,
the event saw enthusiastic par-
ticipation from families, creat-
ing a lively, family-friendly at-
mosphere.
Preparations for the event
had been underway for two
weeks across 11 Buskers
branches in Jaipur, culminating
in more than 1,000 participants,
including children, youth, and
women. Awards were presented
in multiple categories, honour-
ing the Best Male, Best Female,
Best Dressed Male, and Best
Dressed Female performers.
The performances were ad-
judged by Meera Saxena, Jaya
Gajawat, Mansi Saxena, Rash-
mi Saxena, Kuldeep Jain, and
Sumit Manihar. Buskers Direc-
tors Brijesh Saxena and He-
mendra Singh Gajawat present-
ed four lucky draw prizes.
Event coordination was man-
aged by Kishan Singh Ga-
jawat, Pranay Mathur,
Bhawani Singh, Ankush
Ojha, and Ram Verma,
while choreographers
from various branches
ensured flawless per-
formances.
The celebration fea-
tured dazzling perfor-
mances by Anuj Jain,
Yash Rajoria, He-
mant Singh, Vanshi-
ka Hada, Vidyanshi,
Prem Haldunia, Sanjay
Meena, Kunal Hada,
Khushal Singh,
Rahul Yogi, Nilesh
Kuldeep, Bhanu,
Azaaz Alam, Mo-
hit, Ajay Leel,
Manish, Chetan
Sharma, Rohit
Saini, Yati Shar-
ma, Ramswaroop,
and Vibhanshi,
along with all
Buskers team
members. The
program was
hosted by Aditya
Singh.
Navratri Dandiya Extravaganza
T
GREETINGS & WARM INVITATION
BIRTHDAY WITH GRATITUDE
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Kanhaiya Lal Pradhan,
Program Convener (Bharat Vikas Parishad & Social Worker);
Murari Sharma, Co-Convener (Hindu Jagran Manch, District
Convener); and social worker Vinod Tiwari during a courtesy
visit at his residence on Monday. During the meeting, Dr
Chandra was cordially invited to be the Chief Guest for
the upcoming “Sanatan Shakti Snehamilan Ceremony,”
organised by Sanatan Seva Organization, scheduled for
Sunday, October 12, at Govindam Paradise, Jaipur.
Former State Minister, social worker, and industrialist
Rajiv Arora, National Chairman of Sadbhavna ke Sipahi
Organization, celebrated his birthday with a Sadbhavna Sneh
Milan gathering attended by citizens from across Jaipur.
Notable guests included Amer MLA Prashant Sahdev Sharma,
Jaipur District Congress President RR Tiwari, former minister
Brij Kishore Sharma, Congress leader Pushpendra Bhardwaj,
Suresh Saini, Dr KL Jain, Gopal Gupta, Rajiv Jain, and several
councilors. Arora called supporters his life’s priceless treasure
and urged participation in the organ donation awareness
campaign alongside Bhavna Jagnani, Ajay Gupta, and
Anudeep Thukral (MFJCF). NAIM KHAN
NAIM KHAN
Jaipur National University
(JNU) hosted His Excellency
Reuben Ganei, High
Commissioner of Malta, on
Monday to commemorate
60 years of Malta–India
diplomatic relations.
Chancellor Dr Sandeep
Bakshi welcomed the
dignitary, highlighting
academic collaboration
opportunities in cultural
studies, tourism,
healthcare, and
technology. Pro-Chancellor
Prof H N Verma, Vice-Chancellor Prof RL Raina, and Rector Prof Divya Srivastava
accompanied him during a campus and hospital tour. Reuben Ganei emphasized
education, cultural exchange, and global citizenship, inspiring students to engage in
international programs and dialogue.
GLOBAL COLLABORATION AT JNU ROTARY DISTRICT PUBLIC IMAGE SEMINAR CONCLUDES
7KHJUDQGÉQDOHRI(YHQWV3UHPLHU/HDJXH(3/6HDVRQFRQFOXGHGUHFHQWO\ZLWKH[FLWHPHQW
at C3 Cricket Ground, Mansarovar, Jaipur. In a thrilling match, Team Yug, led by Rakesh
6KDUPDGHIHDWHG7HDP%DGD\D&DSWDLQ'KUXY%DNOLZDOE\ZLFNHWVWROLIWWKH(3/6HDVRQ
Trophy. The event was graced by AEE President Sameer Babel and Arshad Husain from FOREM.
Organised by Ved Prakash Khandelwal, Shubham Badaya, and Ashish Badaya, the season
celebrated unity, networking, and the spirit of the event industry.
EPL VICTORY CELEBRATED WITH EXCITEMENT! “GRATITUDE DAY” CELEBRATED AT BAPS AKSHARDHAMGRACE IN PORTRAIT
Jitesh Thakur and Alankrita Bora
Deeksha, Krishna, Vania, Prince, Laksh, Mehul, Siya, Sarahi, Honey,
Aadhya, Akshra, and Assavi posed joyously
during the Buskers Navratri Nirvana Dandiya
A festive scene from the Buskers Navratri Nirvana Dandiya
Cute Prisha Tekchandani and Anurekha Gupta strike a
playful pose with their dandiya sticks, adding charm
to the festive celebrations
Dr Ajeet Bana honoured with the Icon Award by (L-R) Subhash Kulkarni,
Ajay Kala, Dr Ajeet Bana, DG Pragya Mehta & Alok Agarwal
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Kanhaiya Lal Pradhan,
Murari Sharma, and Vinod Tiwari
“Gratitude Day” was organised on Sunday in the divine presence of Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj,
blessing the city. The event honoured all volunteers who contributed to the temple construction, with
thousands of devotees attending. Notable dignitaries included Jodhpur District Collector Gaurav Agrawal
(IAS) and other representatives. The program began with devotional songs and bhajans. Senior saint Pujya
Viveksagar Swami spoke on gratitude, while guests shared experiences with Mahant Swami Maharaj. Pujya
Yogipremdas Swami presented the vote of thanks, concluding with a grand aarti. The two-day World Peace
0DKD\DJQDDOVREHJDQZLWKGHYRWHHVRIIHULQJREODWLRQVÉOOLQJ-RGKSXUZLWKSHDFHVDQFWLW\DQGGHYRWLRQ
The recently
unveiled sketch
of Dr Nirmala
Sewani, created
by a talented
artist, is more
than a portrait—it
LVDUHÊHFWLRQ
of her grace,
calmness, and
spiritual depth.
Every brushstroke
beautifully
captures her
HOHJDQFHDQGWKHVHUHQHDXUDWKDWGHÉQHVKHU
personality. The artwork not only highlights Dr.
Sewani’s inspiring presence but also showcases the
skill and sensitivity of the artist, who has masterfully
EURXJKWRXWKHUHVVHQFHZLWKUHPDUNDEOHÉQHVVH7KH
portrait is being widely appreciated for its artistic and
emotional depth. SANTOSH SHARMA
The Rotary District Public Image
Seminar concluded at Hotel Clarks
Amer, focusing on strengthening
Rotary’s image and promoting
service projects on Monday.
Seminar Chairman Manoj Bansal
welcomed guests, with sessions
by PDG Pradhuman Patni, District
Chairman Alok Agarwal, DG
Pragya Mehta, Ajay Kala, PDG
Raakhi Gupta, Subhash Kulkarni,
Jagdeep Singh, Kalinika Chauhan,
PDG Nirmal Kunawat, and
Governor Elect Arun Bagadia. The
event highlighted the felicitation
of Jaipur icons—Dr Ajeet Bana,
Dr Anoop Bartaria, Shailendra
Sacheti, Ajay Agarwal, and Vimal Chand Surana—who shared experiences inspiring over 300 participants. The
seminar concluded with an MoU signing with Bisleri to eliminate plastic.
City Buzz
JAIPUR, TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
12
ÉUVWLQGLDFRLQ
ÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLD
&LW\)LUVW
[email protected]
ara Aur Aakash: Love Beyond
Realms,” already acclaimed inter-
nationally, is set for a pan-India
theatrical release on September 26.
Co-producer and lead actor Jitesh
Thakur (Mister Supranational 2016 – 2nd Runner-
up) and co-producer-actress Alankrita Bora (Miss
Diva 2016 Finalist) interacted with the media in
Jaipur at TGID, Malviya Nagar on Monday, shar-
ing personal experiences and insights from the
shoot. The film reunites celebrated actors Deepti
Naval and Amol Palekar on screen after years.
Marked as India–Switzerland’s first cinematic
collaboration, the project is presented by Whis-
pers From Eternity Films in association with
NFDC and supported by Switzerland Tourism.
Directed by Shrinivas Abrol, the film premiered
at TIFF 2024, IFFI 2024, and Waves Bazaar 2025.
Jitesh described it as a journey of love, spiritual-
ity, and culture, while Alankrita highlighted her
artistic journey from Kathak training under Pt
Birju Maharaj to realizing her cinematic calling.
The film blends romance, philosophy, and cul-
tural dialogue, promising a unique cinematic ex-
perience for Indian audiences.
INDO-SWISS CINEMATIC VENTURE
T
Dr Jagdeesh
Chandra
was warmly
greeted by
Ajay Gupta,
IFS (Retd.)
and Chairman
of the State
Level Expert
Appraisal
Committee-1,
Rajasthan,
during a
courtesy
visit at his
residence
on Monday.
On this
occasion, they
exchanged
heartfelt
festive
greetings and
good wishes
to mark the
auspicious
beginning
of the holy
Navratri
festival.
FESTIVE GREETINGS!
SUNIL SHARMA
&LW\)LUVW
[email protected]
he Buskers
Navratri Nirvana
Dandiya, organ-
ised by Buskers
Dance Institute,
kicked off the Dandiya season
with a spectacular celebration
at Ashta Sports Academy, Tilak
Nagar, on Sunday. In collabora-
tion with First India News and
Bharat24: Vision of New India,
the event saw enthusiastic par-
ticipation from families, creat-
ing a lively, family-friendly at-
mosphere.
Preparations for the event
had been underway for two
weeks across 11 Buskers
branches in Jaipur, culminating
in more than 1,000 participants,
including children, youth, and
women. Awards were presented
in multiple categories, honour-
ing the Best Male, Best Female,
Best Dressed Male, and Best
Dressed Female performers.
The performances were ad-
judged by Meera Saxena, Jaya
Gajawat, Mansi Saxena, Rash-
mi Saxena, Kuldeep Jain, and
Sumit Manihar. Buskers Direc-
tors Brijesh Saxena and He-
mendra Singh Gajawat present-
ed four lucky draw prizes.
Event coordination was man-
aged by Kishan Singh Ga-
jawat, Pranay Mathur,
Bhawani Singh, Ankush
Ojha, and Ram Verma,
while choreographers
from various branches
ensured flawless per-
formances.
The celebration fea-
tured dazzling perfor-
mances by Anuj Jain,
Yash Rajoria, He-
mant Singh, Vanshi-
ka Hada, Vidyanshi,
Prem Haldunia, Sanjay
Meena, Kunal Hada,
Khushal Singh,
Rahul Yogi, Nilesh
Kuldeep, Bhanu,
Azaaz Alam, Mo-
hit, Ajay Leel,
Manish, Chetan
Sharma, Rohit
Saini, Yati Shar-
ma, Ramswaroop,
and Vibhanshi,
along with all
Buskers team
members. The
program was
hosted by Aditya
Singh.
Navratri Dandiya Extravaganza
T
GREETINGS & WARM INVITATION
BIRTHDAY WITH GRATITUDE
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Kanhaiya Lal Pradhan,
Program Convener (Bharat Vikas Parishad & Social Worker);
Murari Sharma, Co-Convener (Hindu Jagran Manch, District
Convener); and social worker Vinod Tiwari during a courtesy
visit at his residence on Monday. During the meeting, Dr
Chandra was cordially invited to be the Chief Guest for
the upcoming “Sanatan Shakti Snehamilan Ceremony,”
organised by Sanatan Seva Organization, scheduled for
Sunday, October 12, at Govindam Paradise, Jaipur.
Former State Minister, social worker, and industrialist
Rajiv Arora, National Chairman of Sadbhavna ke Sipahi
Organization, celebrated his birthday with a Sadbhavna Sneh
Milan gathering attended by citizens from across Jaipur.
Notable guests included Amer MLA Prashant Sahdev Sharma,
Jaipur District Congress President RR Tiwari, former minister
Brij Kishore Sharma, Congress leader Pushpendra Bhardwaj,
Suresh Saini, Dr KL Jain, Gopal Gupta, Rajiv Jain, and several
councilors. Arora called supporters his life’s priceless treasure
and urged participation in the organ donation awareness
campaign alongside Bhavna Jagnani, Ajay Gupta, and
Anudeep Thukral (MFJCF). NAIM KHAN
NAIM KHAN
Jaipur National University
(JNU) hosted His Excellency
Reuben Ganei, High
Commissioner of Malta, on
Monday to commemorate
60 years of Malta–India
diplomatic relations.
Chancellor Dr Sandeep
Bakshi welcomed the
dignitary, highlighting
academic collaboration
opportunities in cultural
studies, tourism,
healthcare, and
technology. Pro-Chancellor
Prof H N Verma, Vice-Chancellor Prof RL Raina, and Rector Prof Divya Srivastava
accompanied him during a campus and hospital tour. Reuben Ganei emphasized
education, cultural exchange, and global citizenship, inspiring students to engage in
international programs and dialogue.
GLOBAL COLLABORATION AT JNU ROTARY DISTRICT PUBLIC IMAGE SEMINAR CONCLUDES
7KHJUDQGÉQDOHRI(YHQWV3UHPLHU/HDJXH(3/6HDVRQFRQFOXGHGUHFHQWO\ZLWKH[FLWHPHQW
at C3 Cricket Ground, Mansarovar, Jaipur. In a thrilling match, Team Yug, led by Rakesh
6KDUPDGHIHDWHG7HDP%DGD\D&DSWDLQ'KUXY%DNOLZDOE\ZLFNHWVWROLIWWKH(3/6HDVRQ
Trophy. The event was graced by AEE President Sameer Babel and Arshad Husain from FOREM.
Organised by Ved Prakash Khandelwal, Shubham Badaya, and Ashish Badaya, the season
celebrated unity, networking, and the spirit of the event industry.
EPL VICTORY CELEBRATED WITH EXCITEMENT! “GRATITUDE DAY” CELEBRATED AT BAPS AKSHARDHAMGRACE IN PORTRAIT
Jitesh Thakur and Alankrita Bora
Deeksha, Krishna, Vania, Prince, Laksh, Mehul, Siya, Sarahi, Honey,
Aadhya, Akshra, and Assavi posed joyously
during the Buskers Navratri Nirvana Dandiya
A festive scene from the Buskers Navratri Nirvana Dandiya
Cute Prisha Tekchandani and Anurekha Gupta strike a
playful pose with their dandiya sticks, adding charm
to the festive celebrations
Dr Ajeet Bana honoured with the Icon Award by (L-R) Subhash Kulkarni,
Ajay Kala, Dr Ajeet Bana, DG Pragya Mehta & Alok Agarwal
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Kanhaiya Lal Pradhan,
Murari Sharma, and Vinod Tiwari
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