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RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 7 | ISSUE NO. 110 | PAGES 12 | `3.00
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FROM ATOMS TO ASPIRATIONS
MODI’S `1 LAKH
CRORE GIFT TO
TRIBAL REGION
& RAJASTHAN
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rime Minister Nar-
endra Modi is set to
visit Banswara on
September 25, where
he will lay the foun-
dation stone and inaugurate a se-
ries of major mega- development
projects worth over ` 1.22 lakh
crore. This visit marks his 16th
visit to Rajasthan in just 22
months, underlining his consistent
focus on the state’s development
and outreach to its people.
The highlight of this visit will
be the foundation-laying ceremo-
ny of the 2,800 MW Mahi Ban-
swara Nuclear Power Project, es-
timated at ` 42,000 crore. The
plant is a major step forward in
India’s energy transition, as part of
the country’s target to achieve 100
GW nuclear capacity. This project
will not only enhance power gen-
eration in the region but also place
Rajasthan firmly on the map of
atomic energy development.
In addition to the nuclear power
plant, PM Modi will launch and
lay foundation stones for several
infrastructure and energy projects.
These include 1,400 MW solar
power projects and the 925 MW
Nokh Solar Park in Phalodi
(`10,710 crore), decentralised so-
lar plants under PM-KUSUM C
(`3,132 crore), and a 590 MW re-
newable energy project in Bikaner
(`8,500 crore). Significant invest-
ment is also being directed to-
wards transmission infrastructure,
including a 15.5 GW power trans-
mission line across multiple dis-
tricts (`13,183 crore).
Other key projects include major
irrigation initiatives such as Isarda
Dam and Batteesanala project
(`2,365 crore), road
development across
nine districts (`1,758
crore), sewerage and water
supply works in Didwana-
Kuchaman and Jhunjhunu
(`226 crore), and hospital
expansion and IT govern-
ance centres (`268 crore
combined). Additionally, PM will
lay foundation for 15 drinking water
projects across 11 districts (` 5,884
crore), construction of flyovers and
bridges in Bharatpur (` 878 crore),
and power infra development in Bi-
kaner and Jaisalmer (` 348 crore). In
a major boost to rail connectivity,
PM will flag off three Vande Bharat
Express trains between Bikaner &
Delhi Cantt, Jodhpur & Delhi Cantt
and Udaipur City-Chandigarh.
The scale and scope of these ini-
tiatives highlight Modi’s develop-
ment-focused governance and his
commitment to inclusive growth,
especially in tribal and rural regions
like southern Rajasthan. His repeat-
ed visits and high-value invest-
ments signal a strategic push to in-
tegrate Rajasthan more deeply into
India’s infra and energy future. Pro-
jects announced by PM are poised
to significantly uplift the quality of
life and infrastructure in Rajasthan,
especially in tribal and rural regions
like Banswara. These developments
are expected to create employment
opportunities, modernise public ser-
vices, and bring long-term econom-
ic growth to some of state’s most
under-developed areas.
Interestingly, Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma has played a
pivotal role in translating PM
Modi’s developmental vision into
action at grassroots. His effective
leadership and administrative co-
ordination have ensured timely
implementation and preparation
for these transformative projects.
As PM, Narendra Modi has
emerged as a harbinger of peace,
development, & happiness through
his consistent focus on inclusive
growth, national security, and pub-
lic welfare. His leadership has
brought stability to governance, ac-
celerated infrastructure develop-
ment, and empowered marginal-
ised communities across India. By
launching large-scale projects in
remote regions like Banswara, PM
has ensured progress reaches the
grassroots. His emphasis on clean
energy, water security, digital gov-
ernance, and connectivity reflects a
long-term vision aimed at improv-
ing everyday life for citizens.
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FROM ATOMS TO ASPIRATIONS
MODI’S `1 LAKH
CRORE GIFT TO
TRIBAL REGION
& RAJASTHAN
.DUWLNH\'HY6LQJK
rime Minister Nar-
endra Modi is set to
visit Banswara on
September 25, where
he will lay the foun-
dation stone and inaugurate a se-
ries of major mega- development
projects worth over ` 1.22 lakh
crore. This visit marks his 16th
visit to Rajasthan in just 22
months, underlining his consistent
focus on the state’s development
and outreach to its people.
The highlight of this visit will
be the foundation-laying ceremo-
ny of the 2,800 MW Mahi Ban-
swara Nuclear Power Project, es-
timated at ` 42,000 crore. The
plant is a major step forward in
India’s energy transition, as part of
the country’s target to achieve 100
GW nuclear capacity. This project
will not only enhance power gen-
eration in the region but also place
Rajasthan firmly on the map of
atomic energy development.
In addition to the nuclear power
plant, PM Modi will launch and
lay foundation stones for several
infrastructure and energy projects.
These include 1,400 MW solar
power projects and the 925 MW
Nokh Solar Park in Phalodi
(`10,710 crore), decentralised so-
lar plants under PM-KUSUM C
(`3,132 crore), and a 590 MW re-
newable energy project in Bikaner
(`8,500 crore). Significant invest-
ment is also being directed to-
wards transmission infrastructure,
including a 15.5 GW power trans-
mission line across multiple dis-
tricts (`13,183 crore).
Other key projects include major
irrigation initiatives such as Isarda
Dam and Batteesanala project
(`2,365 crore), road
development across
nine districts (`1,758
crore), sewerage and water
supply works in Didwana-
Kuchaman and Jhunjhunu
(`226 crore), and hospital
expansion and IT govern-
ance centres (`268 crore
combined). Additionally, PM will
lay foundation for 15 drinking water
projects across 11 districts (` 5,884
crore), construction of flyovers and
bridges in Bharatpur (` 878 crore),
and power infra development in Bi-
kaner and Jaisalmer (` 348 crore). In
a major boost to rail connectivity,
PM will flag off three Vande Bharat
Express trains between Bikaner &
Delhi Cantt, Jodhpur & Delhi Cantt
and Udaipur City-Chandigarh.
The scale and scope of these ini-
tiatives highlight Modi’s develop-
ment-focused governance and his
commitment to inclusive growth,
especially in tribal and rural regions
like southern Rajasthan. His repeat-
ed visits and high-value invest-
ments signal a strategic push to in-
tegrate Rajasthan more deeply into
India’s infra and energy future. Pro-
jects announced by PM are poised
to significantly uplift the quality of
life and infrastructure in Rajasthan,
especially in tribal and rural regions
like Banswara. These developments
are expected to create employment
opportunities, modernise public ser-
vices, and bring long-term econom-
ic growth to some of state’s most
under-developed areas.
Interestingly, Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma has played a
pivotal role in translating PM
Modi’s developmental vision into
action at grassroots. His effective
leadership and administrative co-
ordination have ensured timely
implementation and preparation
for these transformative projects.
As PM, Narendra Modi has
emerged as a harbinger of peace,
development, & happiness through
his consistent focus on inclusive
growth, national security, and pub-
lic welfare. His leadership has
brought stability to governance, ac-
celerated infrastructure develop-
ment, and empowered marginal-
ised communities across India. By
launching large-scale projects in
remote regions like Banswara, PM
has ensured progress reaches the
grassroots. His emphasis on clean
energy, water security, digital gov-
ernance, and connectivity reflects a
long-term vision aimed at improv-
ing everyday life for citizens.
P
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?MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI??UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI ? PART 149
When Narendra bhai told us, no
depositor should lose his money
y first meeting with Naren-
dra bhai was way back in
1974-75, around the time
of Emergency. He was not
in a high position at that time, but even
then, talking to him had impressed me.
He had a clarity of vision and honesty
of purpose, that was visible early on.
In later times, I had the opportunity of
meeting him on various occasions,
specially related to work, and every
time I felt, it needed thorough prepara-
tion before going to meet him with
some project, problem or proposition.
He was always welcoming but at the
same time, he was already so well
aware and informed on the topic of
discussion that a single thing amiss
would immediately catch his attention
and if one was unprepared or hadn?t
done his homework properly, he would
be caught on the wrong foot. His wide
travels and experience of interactions
with all sections of people across the
country and his ability to grasp all in-
formation from whatever source he
could derive them, keeps him ahead of
his ilk. When we went to meet him, he
would ask us ten different questions,
like why this could not be done, or
what if we did it this way, or how had
it remained incomplete, etc. and we
would fumble for answers. His sharp-
ness, his attention to detail and perfec-
tion in work led him to keep tab on
everything happening around him,
before we could process them. Also, I
remember, he had strictly instructed us
all not to come to him with transfer
requests, which is so common is ad-
ministration. He believed no official
should be transferred at whim by lead-
ers unless absolutely necessary and he
discouraged this practice. Not only
this, we also learnt a lot from Narendra
bhai about organisational efficiency
and how to lead the party. He was the
complete architect of the campaign in
which the Tricolour was unfurled at
Srinagar. We saw how he managed the
show with such impeccable acumen.
He taught us how to make a campaign
successful by involving people and
generating public opinion through it.
These were initiatives which Narendra
Modi started very early on and thus
struck a strong rapport with people. I
remember when the banks were in
trouble and many banks were being
closed or demolished due to irregu-
larities, Narendra bhai told us, re-
member, no depositor?s money should
be lost. If someone loses money, I
will arrange to pay him back. And
through his personal concern and ef-
forts, he ensured that despite the col-
lapse of the banks, every poor depos-
itor got his money back and no indi-
vidual suffered due to the system?s
failure. Such is his leadership tem-
plate that is today taking the country
forward.
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SHASHIKANT SHARMA
Jayprakash Patel
Gujarat BJP Leader
n 2010, as Gujarat
celebrated its Gold-
en Jubilee, then
Chief Minister Nar-
endra Modi made a deeply
thoughtful gesture. The pro-
gramme was planned on a
grand scale, as is natural and
Modi ji suggested that he
would personally connect with
all the retired bureaucrats of the
state who had contributed in
building Gujarat. And thus, in
his unique way, the CM himself
sat and wrote personal letters to
each and every retired bureau-
crat and official, gratefully ac-
knowledging their contribu-
tions to Gujarat?s development
over the decades. In a space
where public recognition after
retirement is rare, this gesture
stood out for its sincerity and
warmth. Many former officers
were pleasantly surprised to
receive direct communication
from the chief minister. The let-
ters did more than offer
thanks?they conveyed genu-
ine appreciation and a sense of
continued inclusion in the
state?s journey. I had never
heard of something like this be-
ing done before in any state by
any leader whatsoever, because
this was a unique and genuine
initiative to honour our contri-
butions. It made all of us feel
that our work over the years
was remembered and respected
and we were truly the partici-
pants in building a strong and
vibrant Gujarat. It was a mean-
ingful moment. He knew a de-
veloped Gujarat was not built
in a day, but involved the con-
tribution of thousands of un-
sung heroes for decades and
this was a time to remember
them. PM Modi is known for
his personal touch?but this
gesture reflected something
deeper: his sense of collective
spirit. It showed his belief that
nation-building was not an in-
dividual pursuit but a shared
mission, where every contribu-
tor counted and was remem-
bered. He made us feel we be-
long to the system, to its his-
tory and future. This spirit of
inclusivity and open expression
of gratitude is rare in today?s
times and I haven?t seen or ex-
perienced anything like this in
my life. He stands out for such
qualities of leadership.
t was 2018, and my
father was governor
of Chhattisgarh.
Suddenly I got the
news on August 14 that he was
serious. I was immediately plan-
ning to push off to Raipur from
Chandigarh when I was in-
formed that my father was no
more. I was distraught and fran-
tically tried to reach Raipur at
the earliest. As the flight sched-
ules stood at that time, I would
have been able to reach Raipur
not before evening. At this time,
I got a call from Chhattisgarh
CM Raman Singh ji, who in-
formed me that a plane had been
arranged for me from Delhi to
Raipur and arrangements had
also been made for my return to
Chandigarh with the mortal re-
mains of my late father. This
was a great help for me and our
family at that time. And the man
behind all this was Narendra
Modi. He called me and told me
that he had ensured I reached
home with the body by evening
the same day. The PMO was
keeping constant track of our
needs and the PM himself was
monitoring that we suffered no
inconvenience at this time of
bereavement. Not only this,
Modi ji also talked to Ambala
airport authorities to allow night
landing of our plane and alerted
the Haryana administration to
make suitable arrangements at
my residence before my arrival.
I was surprised to find the gov-
ernors of both Haryana and Pun-
jab already standing outside my
house in Chandigarh in my wait.
They told me that the PM had
told them to represent him in his
absence and offer condolences
to my father. This was not only
an honour for me, but also a re-
alisation that though my father
was no longer there, Modi ji had
taken his place.
When then CM Narendra Modi personally
thanked every retired bureaucrat in Gujarat
Narendra Modi ji turned a father figure for me
I
I
V Krishnamurthy
Former ACS, Gujarat
Sanjay Tandon
BJP Chandigarh Leader
?MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI??UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI ? PART 148
arendra bhai was perhaps
the first of our leaders
who had a strong faith in
the NRI community and
knew how to leverage that power for
greater good. He tapped the potential
when no one else did. I had first met
him at the Sangh office in Maninana-
gar (Ahmedabad) when the Emer-
gency had just ended. He was a
young guy then and lived under-
ground in various garbs, sometimes
like a sardarji or sometimes like a
sadhu. We had heard of him but that
was the first time I was meeting him
face to face. He was simple in his
bearing, but I found he already knew
everything about my father and fam-
ily and their contribution to the
Sangh. Later in 1993 when he first
visited the US, we had a great time
hosting him. I found, he was always
curious and attentive and grabbed as
much as he could from whatever he
saw or heard around him. Whether it
is Central Park or Brooklyn Muse-
um, Narendra bhai would always end
up reading whatever was written
anywhere on the walls or billboards
even while talking. His power of ob-
servation and grasping new things
was impeccable. He always wanted
to keep himself updated and in-
formed. Also, he had a penchant for
photography and even today there is
in Gandhinagar a whole little muse-
um of his memories captured through
his lenses over the years. Another
thing I noticed was his amicable na-
ture. In whoever ?s house he stayed,
he soon became a part of the family.
He never wanted to be a burden to
the host and happily offer any help
needed in the daily chore of the
household. He would gel with the
mother or sister of the house and
help them in the kitchen like a fam-
ily member. Narendra bhai is also a
good cook by the way! This way he
fostered a deep and lasting bond with
families. He had a diary carrying
thousands of names of all karyakar-
tas and Sangh or BJP functionaries
and their family or kin living far and
wide across the US and he would al-
ways connect with them. He knew
one NRI could influence a thousand
people in his/her village and so it was
important to keep the diaspora in the
loop, always productively engaging
with them. I saw this trait of his even
during his second visit to the US in
1997, this time as national general
secretary of the BJP and in-charge of
Punjab, Haryana and Himachal
Pradesh. He would take interest not
only in the states under him but keep
himself informed of all the party ac-
tivities happening anywhere. He
would strike a conversation with a
Gujarat MLA or from some other
state and ask him about the happen-
ings in his constituency or what so
and so functionary was doing etc.
Such was his grasp and diligence. In
the US, he would eagerly participate
in community programmes and re-
peatedly weave a narrative to connect
the NRIs with their India?s roots.
You read PART 147
onSEPTEMBER 4, 2025
Modi?s timely intervention
cured a boy?s serious illness
MODI?S CONVICTION IN
THE STRENGTH OF NRIs
remember we were return-
ing from a bridge inaugu-
ration programme at Va-
dodara?s Dabhoi town.
After the event, Narendra bhai came
to my house for a few minutes and
had tea there. Navratri was going on
and as we know, he doesn?t take any
food during the days of Navratri fes-
tivity; so he only had tea and then he
went out. As he was leaving, Naren-
dra bhai?s eyes suddenly fell upon a
boy in the crowd that had gathered to
greet him. He went out of the way
and reached the boy. The boy had a
lumpy growth on the side of his neck.
Modi ji was concerned. He immedi-
ately asked him about his ailment, the
school he studied in and if there was
pain in the growth? He then asked,
?Are your parents with you here??
The boy beckoned them and as they
met Narendra bhai, he asked him why
the boy was not being treated and
cured of his malady? He told them
that his government in Gujarat had
put in place all schemes to address
such issues and they must take ad-
vantage of that. The boy would be
treated for free if the right procedures
were followed. Then he asked me to
take this up and ensure the boy got
properly treated. There is a govern-
ment scheme where a certificate is
first issued by the school concerned
and that is approved by a recognised
doctor. After the doctor attests that a
particular student needs treatment,
the government takes up the modali-
ties and bears the costs. Unfortunate-
ly, the boy was either unaware of this
or for some reason unable to take
advantage of this scheme. I was
asked by Narendra bhai to get the
certificate issued as per the rules and
see to it that the boy wasn?t deprived
of the treatment he required. I was
astounded by his humanity and con-
cern. Amid his busy schedule, Nar-
endra bhai had time to look after the
welfare of an unknown little boy suf-
fering from a serious ailment. Not
only this, after quite some time, when
I had the chance of meeting Modi ji
on the next occasion, he even asked
me about the ?boy from Dabhoi? and
confirmed if he had got the right
treatment. I assured him that all was
done as instructed by him and he was
doing perfectly fine. This news
brought him much solace.
Vasu Patel
NRI, USA
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SHASHIKANT SHARMA
PM Narendra Modi
MODI?S QUIET ACTS OF
GREATNESS!
THE NARRATORS DESCRIBE HOW THEY ARE DEEPLY MOVED BY PM NARENDRA
MODI?S COMPASSION AND CONCERN. DESPITE HIS HECTIC SCHEDULE, MODI
TOOK THE TIME TO CARE FOR A SICK, UNKNOWN BOY. MODI WAS ONE OF THE
FIRST LEADERS TO BELIEVE IN THE POTENTIAL OF THE NRI COMMUNITY AND
USE IT FOR THE GREATER GOOD. IN WORLD WHERE POWER OFTEN CORRUPTS,
PM MODI REMAINS AN EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY, SERVICE AND SIMPLICITY
Chandrakant M Patel
Gujarat Former MLA
ong before world
came to know Nar-
endra Modi as In-
dia?s Prime Minis-
ter, I had the privilege of meet-
ing the man behind the public
image. What I witnessed dur-
ing those early years left an
indelible impression on me?
not because of his power or
popularity, but because of his
unshakable discipline, humili-
ty, and sense of purpose. It was
around 25 years ago, during his
visit to Trinidad and Tobago,
that I first hosted Modi. He was
then a senior functionary in the
BJP, travelling with a few oth-
er party leaders. My home was
modest, with just four bed-
rooms. Naturally, the senior-
most guests were given the
air-conditioned rooms. I of-
fered Modi ji my own room or
proposed booking a nearby
hotel for him. But with a gentle
smile, he declined both and
chose instead to sleep in a tiny
utility room, meant for ironing
clothes. It had no fan, no AC,
and no attached bathroom. But
he was completely at ease.
What truly stood out wasn?t
just this act of simplicity. It
was his routine and mindset.
He would wake up at 5 am,
quietly prepare tea, and even
set out breakfast before anyone
else was awake. He never wait-
ed for staff or assistance. His
groundedness was astonishing,
especially for someone so in-
volved in national politics.
Modi ji carried no airs, no de-
mands, and certainly no entou-
rage. Yet when he spoke?
whether it was about poverty,
the future of India?s villages, or
the Indian diaspora?s global
role?he spoke with depth and
clarity that left everyone listen-
ing, inspired. He didn?t need a
podium to command attention;
his thoughts did that for him. I
met him again in Delhi a few
years later, where he was serv-
ing as BJP?s General Secretary.
Expecting him to live in an of-
ficial bungalow, I was sur-
prised to find him in a humble
staff quarter meant for MPs. A
single bed, a desk, and a few
personal items?nothing more.
He welcomed me warmly and
even offered water himself,
pouring it from a plastic bottle
he had filled at the tap. During
travels, too, Modi ji?s choices
were deliberate. He avoided
hotels, opting instead to stay
with party workers or volun-
teers. He rarely used air-condi-
tioned rooms, and even skipped
elaborate meals. I remember
one long day when we were
both tired and hungry. He sim-
ply pulled out a small pouch of
gur (jaggery) and peanuts, say-
ing, ?This is enough for me.?
On another occasion, when I
was invited to a meal in Guja-
rat, he ensured everything was
perfectly arranged. But when I
asked him to join, he smiled
and said, ?It?s my fasting day.
I?ll just have some fruit.? In a
world where power often
changes people, Modi remains
an example of someone un-
changed by status, focused on
service & rooted in simplicity.
Modi is portrait of simplicity and purpose
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ML Mittal
Industrialist
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onSEPTEMBER 18, 2025
NaMo
A PILLAR OF STRENGTH
The narrators share that PM Narendra Modi is widely
known for his personal touch, but in this moment, it
was not just about empathy?it was a reflection of
his deep sense of collective responsibility. His sharp
mind, eye for detail, and the relentless pursuit of
perfection meant he was often aware of things
even before we could process them ourselves
PM Narendra Modi
Vol 7 Issue No. 110 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,
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When Narendra bhai told us, no
depositor should lose his money
y first meeting with Naren-
dra bhai was way back in
1974-75, around the time
of Emergency. He was not
in a high position at that time, but even
then, talking to him had impressed me.
He had a clarity of vision and honesty
of purpose, that was visible early on.
In later times, I had the opportunity of
meeting him on various occasions,
specially related to work, and every
time I felt, it needed thorough prepara-
tion before going to meet him with
some project, problem or proposition.
He was always welcoming but at the
same time, he was already so well
aware and informed on the topic of
discussion that a single thing amiss
would immediately catch his attention
and if one was unprepared or hadn?t
done his homework properly, he would
be caught on the wrong foot. His wide
travels and experience of interactions
with all sections of people across the
country and his ability to grasp all in-
formation from whatever source he
could derive them, keeps him ahead of
his ilk. When we went to meet him, he
would ask us ten different questions,
like why this could not be done, or
what if we did it this way, or how had
it remained incomplete, etc. and we
would fumble for answers. His sharp-
ness, his attention to detail and perfec-
tion in work led him to keep tab on
everything happening around him,
before we could process them. Also, I
remember, he had strictly instructed us
all not to come to him with transfer
requests, which is so common is ad-
ministration. He believed no official
should be transferred at whim by lead-
ers unless absolutely necessary and he
discouraged this practice. Not only
this, we also learnt a lot from Narendra
bhai about organisational efficiency
and how to lead the party. He was the
complete architect of the campaign in
which the Tricolour was unfurled at
Srinagar. We saw how he managed the
show with such impeccable acumen.
He taught us how to make a campaign
successful by involving people and
generating public opinion through it.
These were initiatives which Narendra
Modi started very early on and thus
struck a strong rapport with people. I
remember when the banks were in
trouble and many banks were being
closed or demolished due to irregu-
larities, Narendra bhai told us, re-
member, no depositor?s money should
be lost. If someone loses money, I
will arrange to pay him back. And
through his personal concern and ef-
forts, he ensured that despite the col-
lapse of the banks, every poor depos-
itor got his money back and no indi-
vidual suffered due to the system?s
failure. Such is his leadership tem-
plate that is today taking the country
forward.
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Jayprakash Patel
Gujarat BJP Leader
n 2010, as Gujarat
celebrated its Gold-
en Jubilee, then
Chief Minister Nar-
endra Modi made a deeply
thoughtful gesture. The pro-
gramme was planned on a
grand scale, as is natural and
Modi ji suggested that he
would personally connect with
all the retired bureaucrats of the
state who had contributed in
building Gujarat. And thus, in
his unique way, the CM himself
sat and wrote personal letters to
each and every retired bureau-
crat and official, gratefully ac-
knowledging their contribu-
tions to Gujarat?s development
over the decades. In a space
where public recognition after
retirement is rare, this gesture
stood out for its sincerity and
warmth. Many former officers
were pleasantly surprised to
receive direct communication
from the chief minister. The let-
ters did more than offer
thanks?they conveyed genu-
ine appreciation and a sense of
continued inclusion in the
state?s journey. I had never
heard of something like this be-
ing done before in any state by
any leader whatsoever, because
this was a unique and genuine
initiative to honour our contri-
butions. It made all of us feel
that our work over the years
was remembered and respected
and we were truly the partici-
pants in building a strong and
vibrant Gujarat. It was a mean-
ingful moment. He knew a de-
veloped Gujarat was not built
in a day, but involved the con-
tribution of thousands of un-
sung heroes for decades and
this was a time to remember
them. PM Modi is known for
his personal touch?but this
gesture reflected something
deeper: his sense of collective
spirit. It showed his belief that
nation-building was not an in-
dividual pursuit but a shared
mission, where every contribu-
tor counted and was remem-
bered. He made us feel we be-
long to the system, to its his-
tory and future. This spirit of
inclusivity and open expression
of gratitude is rare in today?s
times and I haven?t seen or ex-
perienced anything like this in
my life. He stands out for such
qualities of leadership.
t was 2018, and my
father was governor
of Chhattisgarh.
Suddenly I got the
news on August 14 that he was
serious. I was immediately plan-
ning to push off to Raipur from
Chandigarh when I was in-
formed that my father was no
more. I was distraught and fran-
tically tried to reach Raipur at
the earliest. As the flight sched-
ules stood at that time, I would
have been able to reach Raipur
not before evening. At this time,
I got a call from Chhattisgarh
CM Raman Singh ji, who in-
formed me that a plane had been
arranged for me from Delhi to
Raipur and arrangements had
also been made for my return to
Chandigarh with the mortal re-
mains of my late father. This
was a great help for me and our
family at that time. And the man
behind all this was Narendra
Modi. He called me and told me
that he had ensured I reached
home with the body by evening
the same day. The PMO was
keeping constant track of our
needs and the PM himself was
monitoring that we suffered no
inconvenience at this time of
bereavement. Not only this,
Modi ji also talked to Ambala
airport authorities to allow night
landing of our plane and alerted
the Haryana administration to
make suitable arrangements at
my residence before my arrival.
I was surprised to find the gov-
ernors of both Haryana and Pun-
jab already standing outside my
house in Chandigarh in my wait.
They told me that the PM had
told them to represent him in his
absence and offer condolences
to my father. This was not only
an honour for me, but also a re-
alisation that though my father
was no longer there, Modi ji had
taken his place.
When then CM Narendra Modi personally
thanked every retired bureaucrat in Gujarat
Narendra Modi ji turned a father figure for me
I
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V Krishnamurthy
Former ACS, Gujarat
Sanjay Tandon
BJP Chandigarh Leader
?MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI??UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI ? PART 148
arendra bhai was perhaps
the first of our leaders
who had a strong faith in
the NRI community and
knew how to leverage that power for
greater good. He tapped the potential
when no one else did. I had first met
him at the Sangh office in Maninana-
gar (Ahmedabad) when the Emer-
gency had just ended. He was a
young guy then and lived under-
ground in various garbs, sometimes
like a sardarji or sometimes like a
sadhu. We had heard of him but that
was the first time I was meeting him
face to face. He was simple in his
bearing, but I found he already knew
everything about my father and fam-
ily and their contribution to the
Sangh. Later in 1993 when he first
visited the US, we had a great time
hosting him. I found, he was always
curious and attentive and grabbed as
much as he could from whatever he
saw or heard around him. Whether it
is Central Park or Brooklyn Muse-
um, Narendra bhai would always end
up reading whatever was written
anywhere on the walls or billboards
even while talking. His power of ob-
servation and grasping new things
was impeccable. He always wanted
to keep himself updated and in-
formed. Also, he had a penchant for
photography and even today there is
in Gandhinagar a whole little muse-
um of his memories captured through
his lenses over the years. Another
thing I noticed was his amicable na-
ture. In whoever ?s house he stayed,
he soon became a part of the family.
He never wanted to be a burden to
the host and happily offer any help
needed in the daily chore of the
household. He would gel with the
mother or sister of the house and
help them in the kitchen like a fam-
ily member. Narendra bhai is also a
good cook by the way! This way he
fostered a deep and lasting bond with
families. He had a diary carrying
thousands of names of all karyakar-
tas and Sangh or BJP functionaries
and their family or kin living far and
wide across the US and he would al-
ways connect with them. He knew
one NRI could influence a thousand
people in his/her village and so it was
important to keep the diaspora in the
loop, always productively engaging
with them. I saw this trait of his even
during his second visit to the US in
1997, this time as national general
secretary of the BJP and in-charge of
Punjab, Haryana and Himachal
Pradesh. He would take interest not
only in the states under him but keep
himself informed of all the party ac-
tivities happening anywhere. He
would strike a conversation with a
Gujarat MLA or from some other
state and ask him about the happen-
ings in his constituency or what so
and so functionary was doing etc.
Such was his grasp and diligence. In
the US, he would eagerly participate
in community programmes and re-
peatedly weave a narrative to connect
the NRIs with their India?s roots.
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Modi?s timely intervention
cured a boy?s serious illness
MODI?S CONVICTION IN
THE STRENGTH OF NRIs
remember we were return-
ing from a bridge inaugu-
ration programme at Va-
dodara?s Dabhoi town.
After the event, Narendra bhai came
to my house for a few minutes and
had tea there. Navratri was going on
and as we know, he doesn?t take any
food during the days of Navratri fes-
tivity; so he only had tea and then he
went out. As he was leaving, Naren-
dra bhai?s eyes suddenly fell upon a
boy in the crowd that had gathered to
greet him. He went out of the way
and reached the boy. The boy had a
lumpy growth on the side of his neck.
Modi ji was concerned. He immedi-
ately asked him about his ailment, the
school he studied in and if there was
pain in the growth? He then asked,
?Are your parents with you here??
The boy beckoned them and as they
met Narendra bhai, he asked him why
the boy was not being treated and
cured of his malady? He told them
that his government in Gujarat had
put in place all schemes to address
such issues and they must take ad-
vantage of that. The boy would be
treated for free if the right procedures
were followed. Then he asked me to
take this up and ensure the boy got
properly treated. There is a govern-
ment scheme where a certificate is
first issued by the school concerned
and that is approved by a recognised
doctor. After the doctor attests that a
particular student needs treatment,
the government takes up the modali-
ties and bears the costs. Unfortunate-
ly, the boy was either unaware of this
or for some reason unable to take
advantage of this scheme. I was
asked by Narendra bhai to get the
certificate issued as per the rules and
see to it that the boy wasn?t deprived
of the treatment he required. I was
astounded by his humanity and con-
cern. Amid his busy schedule, Nar-
endra bhai had time to look after the
welfare of an unknown little boy suf-
fering from a serious ailment. Not
only this, after quite some time, when
I had the chance of meeting Modi ji
on the next occasion, he even asked
me about the ?boy from Dabhoi? and
confirmed if he had got the right
treatment. I assured him that all was
done as instructed by him and he was
doing perfectly fine. This news
brought him much solace.
Vasu Patel
NRI, USA
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PM Narendra Modi
MODI?S QUIET ACTS OF
GREATNESS!
THE NARRATORS DESCRIBE HOW THEY ARE DEEPLY MOVED BY PM NARENDRA
MODI?S COMPASSION AND CONCERN. DESPITE HIS HECTIC SCHEDULE, MODI
TOOK THE TIME TO CARE FOR A SICK, UNKNOWN BOY. MODI WAS ONE OF THE
FIRST LEADERS TO BELIEVE IN THE POTENTIAL OF THE NRI COMMUNITY AND
USE IT FOR THE GREATER GOOD. IN WORLD WHERE POWER OFTEN CORRUPTS,
PM MODI REMAINS AN EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY, SERVICE AND SIMPLICITY
Chandrakant M Patel
Gujarat Former MLA
ong before world
came to know Nar-
endra Modi as In-
dia?s Prime Minis-
ter, I had the privilege of meet-
ing the man behind the public
image. What I witnessed dur-
ing those early years left an
indelible impression on me?
not because of his power or
popularity, but because of his
unshakable discipline, humili-
ty, and sense of purpose. It was
around 25 years ago, during his
visit to Trinidad and Tobago,
that I first hosted Modi. He was
then a senior functionary in the
BJP, travelling with a few oth-
er party leaders. My home was
modest, with just four bed-
rooms. Naturally, the senior-
most guests were given the
air-conditioned rooms. I of-
fered Modi ji my own room or
proposed booking a nearby
hotel for him. But with a gentle
smile, he declined both and
chose instead to sleep in a tiny
utility room, meant for ironing
clothes. It had no fan, no AC,
and no attached bathroom. But
he was completely at ease.
What truly stood out wasn?t
just this act of simplicity. It
was his routine and mindset.
He would wake up at 5 am,
quietly prepare tea, and even
set out breakfast before anyone
else was awake. He never wait-
ed for staff or assistance. His
groundedness was astonishing,
especially for someone so in-
volved in national politics.
Modi ji carried no airs, no de-
mands, and certainly no entou-
rage. Yet when he spoke?
whether it was about poverty,
the future of India?s villages, or
the Indian diaspora?s global
role?he spoke with depth and
clarity that left everyone listen-
ing, inspired. He didn?t need a
podium to command attention;
his thoughts did that for him. I
met him again in Delhi a few
years later, where he was serv-
ing as BJP?s General Secretary.
Expecting him to live in an of-
ficial bungalow, I was sur-
prised to find him in a humble
staff quarter meant for MPs. A
single bed, a desk, and a few
personal items?nothing more.
He welcomed me warmly and
even offered water himself,
pouring it from a plastic bottle
he had filled at the tap. During
travels, too, Modi ji?s choices
were deliberate. He avoided
hotels, opting instead to stay
with party workers or volun-
teers. He rarely used air-condi-
tioned rooms, and even skipped
elaborate meals. I remember
one long day when we were
both tired and hungry. He sim-
ply pulled out a small pouch of
gur (jaggery) and peanuts, say-
ing, ?This is enough for me.?
On another occasion, when I
was invited to a meal in Guja-
rat, he ensured everything was
perfectly arranged. But when I
asked him to join, he smiled
and said, ?It?s my fasting day.
I?ll just have some fruit.? In a
world where power often
changes people, Modi remains
an example of someone un-
changed by status, focused on
service & rooted in simplicity.
Modi is portrait of simplicity and purpose
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A PILLAR OF STRENGTH
The narrators share that PM Narendra Modi is widely
known for his personal touch, but in this moment, it
was not just about empathy?it was a reflection of
his deep sense of collective responsibility. His sharp
mind, eye for detail, and the relentless pursuit of
perfection meant he was often aware of things
even before we could process them ourselves
PM Narendra Modi
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ondary Educa-
tion (CBSE) has released
tentative date sheets for
Classes 10 and 12 board
examinations to be held
in 2026. The examina-
tions are scheduled to be
conducted between Feb-
ruary 17 & July 15, 2026.
According to CBSE,
around 45 lakh students
are expected to appear in
204 subjects across India
and 26 countries abroad.
Along with the written
examinations, activities
such as practicals, evalu-
ation, and post-result pro-
cesses will also be carried
out to ensure timely dec-
laration of results. As per
guidelines, evaluation of
answer scripts will begin
about 10 days after each
exams and is expected to
be completed within 12
days. For instance, if the
Class 12 Physics exam is
held on February 20,
2026, evaluation would
start on March 3 and con-
clude by March 15.
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In a major breakthrough
in the April 22 Pahalgam
terror attack, the Jammu
and Kashmir Police ar-
rested a key Lashkar-e-
Taiba (LeT) operative
accused of providing lo-
gistical support to terror-
ists responsible for the
killing of 26 tourists in
the Baisaan valley.
The accused has been
identified as Mohammad
Yousuf Kataria, a resi-
dent of Kulgam district.
He is 26 years old and
works as seasonal teach-
er, sources said. The ar-
rest followed a detailed
analysis of weapons and
other material seized dur-
ing Operation Mahadev,
which confirmed his role
in facilitating movement
of militants.
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In a significant ruling,
Rajasthan High Court
has dismissed a petition
filed against PM Naren-
dra Modi & Union Home
Minister Amit Shah, re-
lated to the Citizenship
Amendment Act (CAA),
1955. The court not only
dismissed the petition but
also reprimanded the pe-
titioner, Puran Chand
Sen, for misusing the ju-
dicial process in a care-
less manner. The court
imposed a fine of `50,000
on Sen and directed him
to deposit amount into
Advocate Welfare Fund
within one month.
The 2019 petition
challenging amendments
to Citizenship Act, which
also named then-Law
Minister Ravi Shankar
Prasad as a respondent,
was dismissed by the Ra-
jasthan High Court. Jus-
tice Sudesh Bansal criti-
cized petitioner, Advo-
cate Puran Chand Sen,
for misusing judicial
time through frivolous
litigation. Solicitor Gen-
eral Tushar Mehta and
ASG Rajdeepak Rastogi
represented the govern-
ment, while Sen argued
the case himself.
J&K man who helped
LeT terrorists arrested
Citizenship Act:
Raj HC rejects
petition against
PM and UHM
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Modi will visit Uttar
Pradesh and Rajasthan to-
day. PM Modi will visit
Banswara to mark the birth
anniversary of Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyaya. On
this occasion, he will inau-
gurate and lay the founda-
tion stone for a wide array
of development projects
worth `1.22 lakh crore.
These initiatives include
central government pro-
jects worth over ` 1.08 lakh
crore, including the ` 42,000
crore Mahi Banswara
Atomic Power Project, as
well as 48 projects of
the Rajasthan gov-
ernment valued at
over `30,339 crore. Dur-
ing programme, Modi will
also distribute appoint-
ment letters to 15,000
youth selected for govern-
ment jobs, interact with
beneficiaries of PM-KU-
SUM scheme.
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INFRA, ROADS AND
WATER PROJECTS
POWER SECTOR:
Foundation stones to be
laid for 220 kV substa-
tions at Bhopa, Baitina
(Jaisalmer), and Nokha
(Bikaner) worth `348
crore, and inauguration
of a `143 crore substa-
tion at Shiv, Barmer.
WATER RESOURCES:
Projects worth `20,833
crore to be launched,
including works under
the Ram Jal Setu Link.
ROAD INFRA:`2,636
crore worth of road pro-
jects to be inaugurated.
DRINKING WATER:
Inauguration of large-
scale drinking water
projects worth `5,884
crore across districts in-
cluding Banswara, Dun-
garpur, Udaipur, Sawai
Madhopur, Barmer,
Dausa, Churu, Ajmer,
Bhilwara and Sikar.
MODI’S PROPOSED EVENT SCHEDULE
12:35 pm ? Modi?s ar-
rival at Udaipur Airport
12:40 pm ? Departure
from Udaipur Airport
1:40 pm ? Arrival at
Banswara event venue
1:45 pm to3:35 pm ?
Foundation laying and
inauguration of various
developmental projects
3:45 pm ? Departure
from Banswara helipad
4:35 pm ? Modi?s ar-
rival at Udaipur Airport
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Modi set to ?energise? Banswara today
MAJOR PUSH FOR CLEAN
ENERGY, NUCLEAR POWER
PN Modi will lay the
foundation for clean
energy and transmis-
sion projects worth `63,683
crore in Rajasthan, including
the Mahi Banswara Atomic
Power Plant and seven solar
projects. He will also inaugu-
rate works under Rajasthan
Renewable Energy Zone
Phases 4 & 5. Nationwide,
green energy projects across
5 states with 9.6 GW capacity
and a total cost of `92,330
crore will be launched, align-
ing with India’s Panchamrit
goal of 500 GW non-fossil
fuel capacity by 2030.
URBAN AND HEALTH
INFRASTRUCTURE
PM Modi will inaugurate 250-
bed RBM Hospital in Bharat-
pur worth `128 crore, IT De-
velopment and E-Governance Centre
in Jaipur worth `140 crore, sewerage
and water supply projects worth `226
crore in Nagaur and Mandawa.
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CENTRE EXTENDS
TENURE OF CDS GEN
CHAUHAN TILL 2026
The Appointments
Committee of Cabinet
(ACC) on Wednesday
extended the tenure of
General Anil Chauhan
as Chief of Defence Staff
(CDS) till May 30, 2026,
or until further orders.
He will also continue to
function as Secretary to
the Government of India,
Department of Military
Affairs. Gen Chauhan
was appointed as CDS
on September 28, 2022.
LADAKH STATEHOOD PROTESTS: 4 KILLED, OVER 70 INJURED
Activist Wangchuk’s remarks
provoked mob, claims Centre
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The government blamed
activist Sonam Wang-
chuk for clashes in Leh,
Ladakh on Wednesday
that killed 4, injured 70.
Ministry of Home Af-
fairs released a statement
on late Wednesday, “Ac-
tivist Sonam Wangchuk
began a hunger strike on
September 10, 2025, de-
manding Sixth Schedule
status and statehood for
Ladakh. Despite ongoing
dialogue between the
GoI and local bodies —
Apex Body Leh and Kar-
gil Democratic Alliance
— through the High-
Powered Committee
(HPC), Wangchuk con-
tinued his protest.”
MHA added, “The dia-
logue process has already
resulted in key outcomes,
including raising ST res-
ervations from 45% to
84%, 33% reservation for
women in local councils,
and recognition of Bhoti
and Purgi as official lan-
guages. Recruitment for
1,800 posts has also be-
gun. Further HPC meet-
ings are scheduled for
September 25–26 and
October 6.” “However,
violence broke out after a
mob, allegedly provoked
by Wangchuk’s state-
ments, attacked a politi-
cal party office and the
CEC office in Leh, set
them ablaze, and clashed
with police. Over 30 per-
sonnel were injured, and
police firing in self-de-
fence led to casualties.
The situation was in con-
trol by 4 pm,” it said.
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TROUBLE: SONAM
WANGCHUK CALLS
OFF HUNGER STRIKE
Sonam
Wangchuk on
Wednesday
ended his 15-day
hunger strike amid
violence in Ladakh. He
was staging the protest
over statehood for
Ladakh and extension
of the Sixth Schedule.
“I request the youth
of Ladakh to stop the
violence forthwith as
it only causes harm to
our cause and further
deteriorates the situ-
ation.We do not want
instability in Ladakh and
the country,” he said to
media. During the day,
he posted on X, “Very
sad events in Leh. My
message of peaceful
path failed. I appeal to
youth to please stop
this nonsense. This only
damages our cause.”
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Trump, on who was fund-
ing Russia’s war in
Ukraine. At UNGA, he
said “India is mostly” on
Ukraine’s side, but there
are some energy challeng-
es need to be addressed.
RS polls for four vacant
J&K seats on Oct 24: ECI
Srinagar: The Election
Commission of India
(ECI) on Wednesday fi-
nally announced the
schedule for biennial elec-
tions to four vacant Rajya
Sabha seats from the Jam-
mu and Kashmir Union
Territory. The polling for
these four vacant seats
will be held on Oct 24.
17 women accuse Delhi
Baba of molestation
New Delhi: The director
of a well-known ashram
in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj
area has been accused of
sexually harassing stu-
dents, said police. At least
17 female students have
accused Swami Chaitan-
yananda of using abusive
language and forced phys-
ical contact, police added.
AI crash: Pilots’ body
demands judicial probe
New Delhi: The Federa-
tion of Indian Pilots (FIP)
has formally urged the
Civil Aviation Ministry to
constitute a ‘Court of In-
quiry’, headed by a retired
Supreme Court judge into
the June 12 crash of AI
171, alleging that the on-
going probe by the AAIB
has been compromised.
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wages to Railways em-
ployees, with a financial
implication of `1,865.68
crore. The decision, tak-
en at a meeting chaired
by PM Modi, will benefit
about 10.91 lakh non-
gazetted employees of
the Indian Railways. The
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Railways employees!
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infrastructure boost
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tions are scheduled to be
conducted between Feb-
ruary 17 & July 15, 2026.
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around 45 lakh students
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204 subjects across India
and 26 countries abroad.
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examinations, activities
such as practicals, evalu-
ation, and post-result pro-
cesses will also be carried
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laration of results. As per
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In a major breakthrough
in the April 22 Pahalgam
terror attack, the Jammu
and Kashmir Police ar-
rested a key Lashkar-e-
Taiba (LeT) operative
accused of providing lo-
gistical support to terror-
ists responsible for the
killing of 26 tourists in
the Baisaan valley.
The accused has been
identified as Mohammad
Yousuf Kataria, a resi-
dent of Kulgam district.
He is 26 years old and
works as seasonal teach-
er, sources said. The ar-
rest followed a detailed
analysis of weapons and
other material seized dur-
ing Operation Mahadev,
which confirmed his role
in facilitating movement
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In a significant ruling,
Rajasthan High Court
has dismissed a petition
filed against PM Naren-
dra Modi & Union Home
Minister Amit Shah, re-
lated to the Citizenship
Amendment Act (CAA),
1955. The court not only
dismissed the petition but
also reprimanded the pe-
titioner, Puran Chand
Sen, for misusing the ju-
dicial process in a care-
less manner. The court
imposed a fine of `50,000
on Sen and directed him
to deposit amount into
Advocate Welfare Fund
within one month.
The 2019 petition
challenging amendments
to Citizenship Act, which
also named then-Law
Minister Ravi Shankar
Prasad as a respondent,
was dismissed by the Ra-
jasthan High Court. Jus-
tice Sudesh Bansal criti-
cized petitioner, Advo-
cate Puran Chand Sen,
for misusing judicial
time through frivolous
litigation. Solicitor Gen-
eral Tushar Mehta and
ASG Rajdeepak Rastogi
represented the govern-
ment, while Sen argued
the case himself.
J&K man who helped
LeT terrorists arrested
Citizenship Act:
Raj HC rejects
petition against
PM and UHM
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Modi will visit Uttar
Pradesh and Rajasthan to-
day. PM Modi will visit
Banswara to mark the birth
anniversary of Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyaya. On
this occasion, he will inau-
gurate and lay the founda-
tion stone for a wide array
of development projects
worth `1.22 lakh crore.
These initiatives include
central government pro-
jects worth over ` 1.08 lakh
crore, including the ` 42,000
crore Mahi Banswara
Atomic Power Project, as
well as 48 projects of
the Rajasthan gov-
ernment valued at
over `30,339 crore. Dur-
ing programme, Modi will
also distribute appoint-
ment letters to 15,000
youth selected for govern-
ment jobs, interact with
beneficiaries of PM-KU-
SUM scheme.
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WATER PROJECTS
POWER SECTOR:
Foundation stones to be
laid for 220 kV substa-
tions at Bhopa, Baitina
(Jaisalmer), and Nokha
(Bikaner) worth `348
crore, and inauguration
of a `143 crore substa-
tion at Shiv, Barmer.
WATER RESOURCES:
Projects worth `20,833
crore to be launched,
including works under
the Ram Jal Setu Link.
ROAD INFRA:`2,636
crore worth of road pro-
jects to be inaugurated.
DRINKING WATER:
Inauguration of large-
scale drinking water
projects worth `5,884
crore across districts in-
cluding Banswara, Dun-
garpur, Udaipur, Sawai
Madhopur, Barmer,
Dausa, Churu, Ajmer,
Bhilwara and Sikar.
MODI’S PROPOSED EVENT SCHEDULE
12:35 pm ? Modi?s ar-
rival at Udaipur Airport
12:40 pm ? Departure
from Udaipur Airport
1:40 pm ? Arrival at
Banswara event venue
1:45 pm to3:35 pm ?
Foundation laying and
inauguration of various
developmental projects
3:45 pm ? Departure
from Banswara helipad
4:35 pm ? Modi?s ar-
rival at Udaipur Airport
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MAJOR PUSH FOR CLEAN
ENERGY, NUCLEAR POWER
PN Modi will lay the
foundation for clean
energy and transmis-
sion projects worth `63,683
crore in Rajasthan, including
the Mahi Banswara Atomic
Power Plant and seven solar
projects. He will also inaugu-
rate works under Rajasthan
Renewable Energy Zone
Phases 4 & 5. Nationwide,
green energy projects across
5 states with 9.6 GW capacity
and a total cost of `92,330
crore will be launched, align-
ing with India’s Panchamrit
goal of 500 GW non-fossil
fuel capacity by 2030.
URBAN AND HEALTH
INFRASTRUCTURE
PM Modi will inaugurate 250-
bed RBM Hospital in Bharat-
pur worth `128 crore, IT De-
velopment and E-Governance Centre
in Jaipur worth `140 crore, sewerage
and water supply projects worth `226
crore in Nagaur and Mandawa.
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CENTRE EXTENDS
TENURE OF CDS GEN
CHAUHAN TILL 2026
The Appointments
Committee of Cabinet
(ACC) on Wednesday
extended the tenure of
General Anil Chauhan
as Chief of Defence Staff
(CDS) till May 30, 2026,
or until further orders.
He will also continue to
function as Secretary to
the Government of India,
Department of Military
Affairs. Gen Chauhan
was appointed as CDS
on September 28, 2022.
LADAKH STATEHOOD PROTESTS: 4 KILLED, OVER 70 INJURED
Activist Wangchuk’s remarks
provoked mob, claims Centre
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activist Sonam Wang-
chuk for clashes in Leh,
Ladakh on Wednesday
that killed 4, injured 70.
Ministry of Home Af-
fairs released a statement
on late Wednesday, “Ac-
tivist Sonam Wangchuk
began a hunger strike on
September 10, 2025, de-
manding Sixth Schedule
status and statehood for
Ladakh. Despite ongoing
dialogue between the
GoI and local bodies —
Apex Body Leh and Kar-
gil Democratic Alliance
— through the High-
Powered Committee
(HPC), Wangchuk con-
tinued his protest.”
MHA added, “The dia-
logue process has already
resulted in key outcomes,
including raising ST res-
ervations from 45% to
84%, 33% reservation for
women in local councils,
and recognition of Bhoti
and Purgi as official lan-
guages. Recruitment for
1,800 posts has also be-
gun. Further HPC meet-
ings are scheduled for
September 25–26 and
October 6.” “However,
violence broke out after a
mob, allegedly provoked
by Wangchuk’s state-
ments, attacked a politi-
cal party office and the
CEC office in Leh, set
them ablaze, and clashed
with police. Over 30 per-
sonnel were injured, and
police firing in self-de-
fence led to casualties.
The situation was in con-
trol by 4 pm,” it said.
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Sonam
Wangchuk on
Wednesday
ended his 15-day
hunger strike amid
violence in Ladakh. He
was staging the protest
over statehood for
Ladakh and extension
of the Sixth Schedule.
“I request the youth
of Ladakh to stop the
violence forthwith as
it only causes harm to
our cause and further
deteriorates the situ-
ation.We do not want
instability in Ladakh and
the country,” he said to
media. During the day,
he posted on X, “Very
sad events in Leh. My
message of peaceful
path failed. I appeal to
youth to please stop
this nonsense. This only
damages our cause.”
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fact-checks Prez Trump
New York: Ukrainian
President Volodymyr Zel-
enskyy expressed his dis-
agreement with Donald
Trump, on who was fund-
ing Russia’s war in
Ukraine. At UNGA, he
said “India is mostly” on
Ukraine’s side, but there
are some energy challeng-
es need to be addressed.
RS polls for four vacant
J&K seats on Oct 24: ECI
Srinagar: The Election
Commission of India
(ECI) on Wednesday fi-
nally announced the
schedule for biennial elec-
tions to four vacant Rajya
Sabha seats from the Jam-
mu and Kashmir Union
Territory. The polling for
these four vacant seats
will be held on Oct 24.
17 women accuse Delhi
Baba of molestation
New Delhi: The director
of a well-known ashram
in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj
area has been accused of
sexually harassing stu-
dents, said police. At least
17 female students have
accused Swami Chaitan-
yananda of using abusive
language and forced phys-
ical contact, police added.
AI crash: Pilots’ body
demands judicial probe
New Delhi: The Federa-
tion of Indian Pilots (FIP)
has formally urged the
Civil Aviation Ministry to
constitute a ‘Court of In-
quiry’, headed by a retired
Supreme Court judge into
the June 12 crash of AI
171, alleging that the on-
going probe by the AAIB
has been compromised.
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Wednesday approved
payment of Productivity
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equivalent to 78 days’
wages to Railways em-
ployees, with a financial
implication of `1,865.68
crore. The decision, tak-
en at a meeting chaired
by PM Modi, will benefit
about 10.91 lakh non-
gazetted employees of
the Indian Railways. The
Diwali cheer for Indian
Railways employees!
`69,725 CR TO BOOST
MARITIME SECTOR
Cabinet okays major
infrastructure boost
for India’s maritime
sector with `69,725 crore
package aimed at building
indigenous shipping and
shipbuilding capabilities.
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eligible employee has
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Modi will visit Banswara
on Thursday. The Chief
Secretary and the Director
General of Police, along
with several senior officers
reached the venue and re-
viewed the preparations.
In Chittorgarh, buses
have been acquired for
Prime Minister Modi’s
rally. Action was taken
against buses without per-
mits and fitness certifi-
cates. Challans were is-
sued to several buses, and
strictness was shown
against those violating
rules. Buses have been
booked to transport people
to the rally.
In Banswara, Union
Minister Pralhad Joshi will
arrive at 10:30 am on
Thursday. He will tour the
site ahead of the founda-
tion stone-laying ceremo-
ny of the 2,800 MW Nu-
clear Power Plant project.
He will land at Dabok Air-
port at 8 am and then trav-
el by road to the project site
at Napla. Rajasthan’s En-
ergy Minister Hiralal Na-
gar will also attend the
foundation ceremony.
Pralhad Joshi is expected
to make a major announce-
ment for Rajasthan in the
field of energy.
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi will address a
public meeting in Ban-
swara on Thursday. For-
mer CM Vasundhara Raje
will also be present at the
Prime Minister’s rally. She
will arrive in Banswara
from Delhi on Thursday
morning.
Gayatri Rathore, Princi-
pal Secretary of the Medi-
cal Department, visited
Banswara on Wednesday.
She inspected the Commu-
nity Health Centre at
Chhoti Sarwan and direct-
ed that staff must remain
on duty round the clock
during the VVIP move-
ment. She also instructed
that benefits under the
scheme must be given
within 48 hours after deliv-
ery. She reviewed the tem-
porary hospital set up at the
Napla rally site. At the dis-
trict hospital, she inspected
the special ward and ICU.
BJP State In-charge
Radha Mohan Das Agraw-
al reached Banswara on
Wednesday. Earlier, he ar-
rived at Dabok Airport in
Udaipur and held a meet-
ing with party workers and
then left to the Prime Min-
ister’s rally venue. BJP
State President Madan
Rathore, Rajendra
Rathore, Jeetmal Pacharia,
Chunnilal Garasia, MLA
Kailash Meena, Mithilesh
Gautam, and other office
bearers had discussions re-
garding preparations at the
BJP office in Banswara.
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Napla, Banswara
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delivery, as instructed
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A new Vande
Bharat Special
Train service will
be launched between
Jodhpur and Delhi
Cantt, aimed at improv-
ing travel convenience
for passengers. The
inauguration will take
place today, when PM
Narendra Modi will
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video conferencing from
Banswara. The cer-
emony will be attended
by Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Union Minister for
Railways, and Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat, Union
Minister for Culture and
Tourism. The inaugural
special train (04861)
will depart from Jodhpur
at 14:30 on September
25. The train will reach
Jaipur at 19:05, depart
at 19:10, and is sched-
uled to arrive at Delhi
Cantt at 23:10. The train
will make stops at Merta
Road, Degana, Makra-
na, Phulera, Jaipur,
Alwar, Rewari, and
Gurgaon stations. The
inaugural special service
will feature seven AC
chair car coaches and
one executive AC chair
car coach. Addition-
ally, the regular service
of the Jodhpur-Delhi
Cantt Vande Bharat
Express (train numbers
26481/26482) will com-
mence from September
27, 2025. The train will
run six days a week,
except on Tuesdays.
Faith & belief converge
with development
Dr Kamlesh Sharma
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s we celebrate
Sharad Navratri,
PM Modi will
visit Napla, Banswara, on
September 25, to launch
`1.22 lakh crore projects
blending faith and devel-
opment. Coinciding with
Deendayal Upadhyay’s
birth anniversary, the
event highlights Integral
Humanism.
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma has been
overseeing the prepara-
tions, expediting clear-
ances and infrastructure
to drive self-reliance in
tribal Rajasthan.
The crown jewel is the
`42,000 crore Mahi Ban-
swara Nuclear Power Pro-
ject, a 2,800 MW clean-
energy giant that will
place Banswara on the
global nuclear map. For
generations, this region
has waited for opportunity
— now thousands will
find jobs, learn new skills,
and see their villages pros-
per. It will boost the rural
economy, empower
youth, and drive southern
Rajasthan’s tribal region
toward self-sufficiency—
fulfilling long-awaited
dreams of progress and
prosperity.
Amidst the divine aura
of Tripura Sundari, Mahi
Mata, and Saint Mavji, the
foundation ceremony
marks a blend of faith and
progress. Coinciding with
Navratri, it symbolises
power and protection
while advancing green en-
ergy and Rajasthan’s
march toward energy self-
reliance and a brighter
future.
PM Modi’s visit is a
pledge for southern Ra-
jasthan’s bright future.
With state–centre synergy,
the region will see clean
energy, jobs, and self-reli-
ance. The Mahi Bandh
energy revolution will
place Rajasthan on the
global map, turning devo-
tion and development into
a historic golden chapter.
Modi’s Banswara Visit
The author is Additional
Director, Public Relations,
Police Headquarters, Jaipur
PM Modi visits
Banswara today to
inaugurate `1.22
lakh crore projects,
including the ` 42,000
cr Mahi Banswara
Nuclear Power
Project
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News
Dotasra, Pilot, Jully share Rajasthan insights
at Congress Working Committee meeting
In Patna, Bihar, the Congress Working Committee meet-
ing was held, in which three leaders from Raj addressed
the gathering. Govind Dotasra, Sachin Pilot & Tika Ram
Jully shared their views on organisation and votes. Go-
vind Singh Dotasra stressed the need to appoint BLAs
everywhere, while Jully suggested taking the campaign
to the booth level. Sachin Pilot gave feedback on the
campaign. Senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mal-
likarjun Kharge, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Bhanwar
Jitendra Singh & Harish Choudhary were also present.
Observers question role of senior engineers
in JDA amid new monitoring orders
Questions are being raised over the role of senior engi-
neers in JDA. If zone deputy commissioners themselves
are to monitor road repair work, then what is the purpose
of maintaining such a large force of senior engineers in
JDA? Observers within JDA are questioning the move
to give monitoring responsibility to deputy commission-
ers. The road repair and patchwork are to be completed
by 10 October. Zone deputy commissioners have been
tasked to coordinate with XENs to ensure completion.
Orders regarding this were issued today by the JDA
administration. In JDA, 21 superintending engineers are
already appointed to monitor the work of XENs. Above
them are seven additional chief engineers, and above all
of them are two directors of engineering. Despite having
such a large cadre of senior engineers, the responsibility
of monitoring has been handed over to deputy commis-
sioners, leading to serious questions being raised.
18% of Raj MPs, MLAs
from political families
A report shows that 18%
of Raj’s MPs & MLAs
come from political fami-
lies. Notable examples
include Congress MP Bri-
jendra Ola of Jhunjhunu,
whose father Sheesh
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MP and Union Minis-
ter; RLP MP Hanuman
Beniwal of Nagaur, son
of former MLA Ramdev
Beniwal; Cong MP Harish
Meena of Tonk–Sawai
Madhopur, whose brother
Namo Narain Meena was
an MP & Union Minister.
Court clears 3 former
labour dept officials
In a 2021 Labour Dept
corruption case, the court
acquitted former Labour
Commissioner Prateek
Jhazhadia, Ravi Meena,
and Amit Sharma after
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report. Earlier, the court
had rejected the report
and ordered further
investigation against
Prateek and cognisance
against Ravi and Amit.
The Supreme Court later
directed the ACB Court to
conduct a fresh hearing
on Ravi Meena’s SLP.
10 kg hydroponic cannabis seized
Vimal Kothari
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In a major operation, the
Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence (DRI) has
seized around 10 kilo-
grams of high-grade hy-
droponic cannabis from
a passenger’s luggage at
Jaipur International Air-
port. The seizure, made
on the basis of specific
intelligence, is valued at
nearly Rs 10 crore in the
international market.
Officials said the nar-
cotic, popularly known
as hydroponic weed, was
concealed in the passen-
ger’s baggage and de-
tected during routine
checks.
This is the latest in a
series of drug busts at
the airport. On Sunday,
customs officials recov-
ered 1.591 kilograms of
cannabis, while 11.5
kilograms were seized a
day earlier. Earlier on
September 10, the DRI
had intercepted another
consignment weighing
15.740 kilograms.
Authorities said the
repeated seizures point
to a rising trend of at-
tempts to smuggle nar-
cotics through air routes.
A detailed investigation
is underway to identify
the source, network, and
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Jaipur: Prohib-
ited items, including
mobile phones,
were once again recovered
during a surprise inspection
at Jaipur Central Jail. The
intensive search operation
was carried out to curb illegal
activities within the prison
premises. Following the
seizure, jail guards Sumer
Singh, Santosh Kumar, and
Rajesh Kumar lodged formal
complaints at Lal Kothi police
station. Acting on these re-
ports, police have registered
three separate cases. Sikar: Two consta-
bles from Maulasar
police station were
assaulted by family mem-
bers of a rape & kidnapping
accused when they tried to
detain him in Deedwana Ku-
chaman district on Tuesday
evening. The accused tried
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the help of Dhod police. A
case has been registered
against the assailants for ob-
structing govt work, though
no arrests have been made
so far. The accused has
been taken into custody.
COPS ATTACKED BY
FAMILY OF RAPE ACCUSED
Jaipur: Rajasthan’s
Special Operations
Group (SOG) has
arrested three probationary
sub-inspectors for allegedly
clearing the 2021 SI recruit-
ment exam using leaked pa-
pers. The accused have been
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Four members of a fami-
ly, including a five-year-
old boy, were killed when
a speeding dumper
rammed into their motor-
cycle in Alwar on
Wednesday morning, po-
lice said. The accident oc-
curred near Jhiri stand on
Dausa Road in Pratapgarh
town, they said.
The victims, residents
of Mejod village located
about 20 km from the
spot, were travelling on a
single motorcycle when
the truck coming from
Pratapgarh towards Jhiri
hit them head-on. Angry
villagers blocked the Al-
war-Jaipur road in Thana-
gazi area. Police were
deployed in large numbers
to pacify the protesters.
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In a major reshuffle, the
Jaipur Police Commis-
sionerate has transferred
50 police inspectors and
two sub-inspectors,
bringing significant
changes to the city’s po-
licing structure.
According to the
transfer list issued by
Police Commissioner
Biju George Joseph, as
many as 39 Station
House Officers (SHOs)
have been shifted,
along with nine Police
Inspectors (TIs). The
reshuffle includes the
appointment of new
SHOs at several police
stations and reassign-
ments within the Road
Accident Investigation
Units across all four
districts.
GST 2.0 is a historic change
in the tax system: Jogaram
First India Bureau
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Minister in charge for
Jaipur district Jogaram
Patel said the introduction
of GST 2.0 has brought
historic relief to citizens,
farmers, and traders, cre-
ating a festive atmosphere
in markets. Patel chaired a
review meeting with dis-
trict officials at Jaipur
Collectorate, discussing
flagship schemes, pro-
gress of repairs to schools
and public buildings, land
allocation, fertilizer distri-
bution, grievance redres-
sal, and rural-urban ser-
vice camps.
He directed officials to
set up help desks at ser-
vice camps for smoother
public access and urged
staff to work with dedica-
tion. Patel praised Jaipur’s
second-place achieve-
ment in service camps and
lauded initiatives like
‘Rasta Kholao Abhiyan’
& ‘Panch Gaurav Protsa-
han Yojana’. Officials in-
cluding Nidhi Patel,
Gaurav Saini, & other Ad-
ditional District Collec-
tors attended the meeting.
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phones to owners
Gul Mohammad
.RWD
In a significant opera-
tion, Kota City Police
have traced and recov-
ered 384 mobile phones
worth near-
ly Rs80
lakh. The
devices, re-
ported ei-
ther lost or
stolen, were tracked
through technical sur-
veillance and database
analysis. The recovered
phones were returned to
their rightful owners in
the presence of City SP
Tejaswini Gautam.
Union Min Baghel lauds Raj’s
dairy growth, visits Jpr Dairy
Dinesh Kasana
-DLSXU
Union Minister of State for
Fisheries, Animal Hus-
bandry & Dairying and
Panchayati Raj, S.P. Singh
Baghel, lauded Rajasthan’s
achievements in dairy de-
velopment during his visit
to Jaipur Dairy. He con-
gratulated RCDF for
crossing Rs 10,000 crore
in turnover with a profit of
over Rs 400 crore, calling
it one of the country’s most
successful state dairy fed-
erations. Baghel praised
Jaipur Dairy’s “Zero Liq-
uid Discharge (ZLD)
Plant” as a model for envi-
ronmental protection.
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Banswara gears up for PM Modi’s blessings!
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi will visit Banswara
on Thursday. The Chief
Secretary and the Director
General of Police, along
with several senior officers
reached the venue and re-
viewed the preparations.
In Chittorgarh, buses
have been acquired for
Prime Minister Modi’s
rally. Action was taken
against buses without per-
mits and fitness certifi-
cates. Challans were is-
sued to several buses, and
strictness was shown
against those violating
rules. Buses have been
booked to transport people
to the rally.
In Banswara, Union
Minister Pralhad Joshi will
arrive at 10:30 am on
Thursday. He will tour the
site ahead of the founda-
tion stone-laying ceremo-
ny of the 2,800 MW Nu-
clear Power Plant project.
He will land at Dabok Air-
port at 8 am and then trav-
el by road to the project site
at Napla. Rajasthan’s En-
ergy Minister Hiralal Na-
gar will also attend the
foundation ceremony.
Pralhad Joshi is expected
to make a major announce-
ment for Rajasthan in the
field of energy.
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi will address a
public meeting in Ban-
swara on Thursday. For-
mer CM Vasundhara Raje
will also be present at the
Prime Minister’s rally. She
will arrive in Banswara
from Delhi on Thursday
morning.
Gayatri Rathore, Princi-
pal Secretary of the Medi-
cal Department, visited
Banswara on Wednesday.
She inspected the Commu-
nity Health Centre at
Chhoti Sarwan and direct-
ed that staff must remain
on duty round the clock
during the VVIP move-
ment. She also instructed
that benefits under the
scheme must be given
within 48 hours after deliv-
ery. She reviewed the tem-
porary hospital set up at the
Napla rally site. At the dis-
trict hospital, she inspected
the special ward and ICU.
BJP State In-charge
Radha Mohan Das Agraw-
al reached Banswara on
Wednesday. Earlier, he ar-
rived at Dabok Airport in
Udaipur and held a meet-
ing with party workers and
then left to the Prime Min-
ister’s rally venue. BJP
State President Madan
Rathore, Rajendra
Rathore, Jeetmal Pacharia,
Chunnilal Garasia, MLA
Kailash Meena, Mithilesh
Gautam, and other office
bearers had discussions re-
garding preparations at the
BJP office in Banswara.
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2,800 MW
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Power Plant project at
Napla, Banswara
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delivery, as instructed
by Principal Secretary
Gayatri Rathore
A new Vande
Bharat Special
Train service will
be launched between
Jodhpur and Delhi
Cantt, aimed at improv-
ing travel convenience
for passengers. The
inauguration will take
place today, when PM
Narendra Modi will
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video conferencing from
Banswara. The cer-
emony will be attended
by Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Union Minister for
Railways, and Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat, Union
Minister for Culture and
Tourism. The inaugural
special train (04861)
will depart from Jodhpur
at 14:30 on September
25. The train will reach
Jaipur at 19:05, depart
at 19:10, and is sched-
uled to arrive at Delhi
Cantt at 23:10. The train
will make stops at Merta
Road, Degana, Makra-
na, Phulera, Jaipur,
Alwar, Rewari, and
Gurgaon stations. The
inaugural special service
will feature seven AC
chair car coaches and
one executive AC chair
car coach. Addition-
ally, the regular service
of the Jodhpur-Delhi
Cantt Vande Bharat
Express (train numbers
26481/26482) will com-
mence from September
27, 2025. The train will
run six days a week,
except on Tuesdays.
Faith & belief converge
with development
Dr Kamlesh Sharma
A
s we celebrate
Sharad Navratri,
PM Modi will
visit Napla, Banswara, on
September 25, to launch
`1.22 lakh crore projects
blending faith and devel-
opment. Coinciding with
Deendayal Upadhyay’s
birth anniversary, the
event highlights Integral
Humanism.
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma has been
overseeing the prepara-
tions, expediting clear-
ances and infrastructure
to drive self-reliance in
tribal Rajasthan.
The crown jewel is the
`42,000 crore Mahi Ban-
swara Nuclear Power Pro-
ject, a 2,800 MW clean-
energy giant that will
place Banswara on the
global nuclear map. For
generations, this region
has waited for opportunity
— now thousands will
find jobs, learn new skills,
and see their villages pros-
per. It will boost the rural
economy, empower
youth, and drive southern
Rajasthan’s tribal region
toward self-sufficiency—
fulfilling long-awaited
dreams of progress and
prosperity.
Amidst the divine aura
of Tripura Sundari, Mahi
Mata, and Saint Mavji, the
foundation ceremony
marks a blend of faith and
progress. Coinciding with
Navratri, it symbolises
power and protection
while advancing green en-
ergy and Rajasthan’s
march toward energy self-
reliance and a brighter
future.
PM Modi’s visit is a
pledge for southern Ra-
jasthan’s bright future.
With state–centre synergy,
the region will see clean
energy, jobs, and self-reli-
ance. The Mahi Bandh
energy revolution will
place Rajasthan on the
global map, turning devo-
tion and development into
a historic golden chapter.
Modi’s Banswara Visit
The author is Additional
Director, Public Relations,
Police Headquarters, Jaipur
PM Modi visits
Banswara today to
inaugurate `1.22
lakh crore projects,
including the ` 42,000
cr Mahi Banswara
Nuclear Power
Project
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BHARAT SET TO BE
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News
Dotasra, Pilot, Jully share Rajasthan insights
at Congress Working Committee meeting
In Patna, Bihar, the Congress Working Committee meet-
ing was held, in which three leaders from Raj addressed
the gathering. Govind Dotasra, Sachin Pilot & Tika Ram
Jully shared their views on organisation and votes. Go-
vind Singh Dotasra stressed the need to appoint BLAs
everywhere, while Jully suggested taking the campaign
to the booth level. Sachin Pilot gave feedback on the
campaign. Senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mal-
likarjun Kharge, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Bhanwar
Jitendra Singh & Harish Choudhary were also present.
Observers question role of senior engineers
in JDA amid new monitoring orders
Questions are being raised over the role of senior engi-
neers in JDA. If zone deputy commissioners themselves
are to monitor road repair work, then what is the purpose
of maintaining such a large force of senior engineers in
JDA? Observers within JDA are questioning the move
to give monitoring responsibility to deputy commission-
ers. The road repair and patchwork are to be completed
by 10 October. Zone deputy commissioners have been
tasked to coordinate with XENs to ensure completion.
Orders regarding this were issued today by the JDA
administration. In JDA, 21 superintending engineers are
already appointed to monitor the work of XENs. Above
them are seven additional chief engineers, and above all
of them are two directors of engineering. Despite having
such a large cadre of senior engineers, the responsibility
of monitoring has been handed over to deputy commis-
sioners, leading to serious questions being raised.
18% of Raj MPs, MLAs
from political families
A report shows that 18%
of Raj’s MPs & MLAs
come from political fami-
lies. Notable examples
include Congress MP Bri-
jendra Ola of Jhunjhunu,
whose father Sheesh
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MP and Union Minis-
ter; RLP MP Hanuman
Beniwal of Nagaur, son
of former MLA Ramdev
Beniwal; Cong MP Harish
Meena of Tonk–Sawai
Madhopur, whose brother
Namo Narain Meena was
an MP & Union Minister.
Court clears 3 former
labour dept officials
In a 2021 Labour Dept
corruption case, the court
acquitted former Labour
Commissioner Prateek
Jhazhadia, Ravi Meena,
and Amit Sharma after
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report. Earlier, the court
had rejected the report
and ordered further
investigation against
Prateek and cognisance
against Ravi and Amit.
The Supreme Court later
directed the ACB Court to
conduct a fresh hearing
on Ravi Meena’s SLP.
10 kg hydroponic cannabis seized
Vimal Kothari
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In a major operation, the
Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence (DRI) has
seized around 10 kilo-
grams of high-grade hy-
droponic cannabis from
a passenger’s luggage at
Jaipur International Air-
port. The seizure, made
on the basis of specific
intelligence, is valued at
nearly Rs 10 crore in the
international market.
Officials said the nar-
cotic, popularly known
as hydroponic weed, was
concealed in the passen-
ger’s baggage and de-
tected during routine
checks.
This is the latest in a
series of drug busts at
the airport. On Sunday,
customs officials recov-
ered 1.591 kilograms of
cannabis, while 11.5
kilograms were seized a
day earlier. Earlier on
September 10, the DRI
had intercepted another
consignment weighing
15.740 kilograms.
Authorities said the
repeated seizures point
to a rising trend of at-
tempts to smuggle nar-
cotics through air routes.
A detailed investigation
is underway to identify
the source, network, and
intended recipients of
the contraband.
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ILLEGAL ITEMS SEIZED
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Jaipur: Prohib-
ited items, including
mobile phones,
were once again recovered
during a surprise inspection
at Jaipur Central Jail. The
intensive search operation
was carried out to curb illegal
activities within the prison
premises. Following the
seizure, jail guards Sumer
Singh, Santosh Kumar, and
Rajesh Kumar lodged formal
complaints at Lal Kothi police
station. Acting on these re-
ports, police have registered
three separate cases. Sikar: Two consta-
bles from Maulasar
police station were
assaulted by family mem-
bers of a rape & kidnapping
accused when they tried to
detain him in Deedwana Ku-
chaman district on Tuesday
evening. The accused tried
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the help of Dhod police. A
case has been registered
against the assailants for ob-
structing govt work, though
no arrests have been made
so far. The accused has
been taken into custody.
COPS ATTACKED BY
FAMILY OF RAPE ACCUSED
Jaipur: Rajasthan’s
Special Operations
Group (SOG) has
arrested three probationary
sub-inspectors for allegedly
clearing the 2021 SI recruit-
ment exam using leaked pa-
pers. The accused have been
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Singh (Jalore), and Manohar Lal (Jalore).
Four of a family,
including child,
killed as dumper
hits bike in Alwar 50 Inspectors, 2
SIs transferred; 39
SHOs changed
First India Bureau
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Four members of a fami-
ly, including a five-year-
old boy, were killed when
a speeding dumper
rammed into their motor-
cycle in Alwar on
Wednesday morning, po-
lice said. The accident oc-
curred near Jhiri stand on
Dausa Road in Pratapgarh
town, they said.
The victims, residents
of Mejod village located
about 20 km from the
spot, were travelling on a
single motorcycle when
the truck coming from
Pratapgarh towards Jhiri
hit them head-on. Angry
villagers blocked the Al-
war-Jaipur road in Thana-
gazi area. Police were
deployed in large numbers
to pacify the protesters.
Satyanarayan Sharma
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In a major reshuffle, the
Jaipur Police Commis-
sionerate has transferred
50 police inspectors and
two sub-inspectors,
bringing significant
changes to the city’s po-
licing structure.
According to the
transfer list issued by
Police Commissioner
Biju George Joseph, as
many as 39 Station
House Officers (SHOs)
have been shifted,
along with nine Police
Inspectors (TIs). The
reshuffle includes the
appointment of new
SHOs at several police
stations and reassign-
ments within the Road
Accident Investigation
Units across all four
districts.
GST 2.0 is a historic change
in the tax system: Jogaram
First India Bureau
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Minister in charge for
Jaipur district Jogaram
Patel said the introduction
of GST 2.0 has brought
historic relief to citizens,
farmers, and traders, cre-
ating a festive atmosphere
in markets. Patel chaired a
review meeting with dis-
trict officials at Jaipur
Collectorate, discussing
flagship schemes, pro-
gress of repairs to schools
and public buildings, land
allocation, fertilizer distri-
bution, grievance redres-
sal, and rural-urban ser-
vice camps.
He directed officials to
set up help desks at ser-
vice camps for smoother
public access and urged
staff to work with dedica-
tion. Patel praised Jaipur’s
second-place achieve-
ment in service camps and
lauded initiatives like
‘Rasta Kholao Abhiyan’
& ‘Panch Gaurav Protsa-
han Yojana’. Officials in-
cluding Nidhi Patel,
Gaurav Saini, & other Ad-
ditional District Collec-
tors attended the meeting.
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Police hand over
384 recovered
phones to owners
Gul Mohammad
.RWD
In a significant opera-
tion, Kota City Police
have traced and recov-
ered 384 mobile phones
worth near-
ly Rs80
lakh. The
devices, re-
ported ei-
ther lost or
stolen, were tracked
through technical sur-
veillance and database
analysis. The recovered
phones were returned to
their rightful owners in
the presence of City SP
Tejaswini Gautam.
Union Min Baghel lauds Raj’s
dairy growth, visits Jpr Dairy
Dinesh Kasana
-DLSXU
Union Minister of State for
Fisheries, Animal Hus-
bandry & Dairying and
Panchayati Raj, S.P. Singh
Baghel, lauded Rajasthan’s
achievements in dairy de-
velopment during his visit
to Jaipur Dairy. He con-
gratulated RCDF for
crossing Rs 10,000 crore
in turnover with a profit of
over Rs 400 crore, calling
it one of the country’s most
successful state dairy fed-
erations. Baghel praised
Jaipur Dairy’s “Zero Liq-
uid Discharge (ZLD)
Plant” as a model for envi-
ronmental protection.
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MEWAR ROYAL FAMILY SCION FILES NOMINATION
Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar set to return to UDCA
First India Bureau
Udaipur
Lakshyaraj Sin-
gh Mewar,
member of the
erstwhile Mewar royal
family, is set to make a
grand return to cricket ad-
ministration, with his
nomination for president
of the Udaipur District
Cricket Association
(UDCA) ending uncer-
tainty over the post. Elec-
tions are scheduled for 28
September, with nomina-
tions open on 24 and 25
September for 21 posts,
including president, sec-
retary and vice president,
from 38 clubs. If elected,
he will become the first
individual to serve three
terms as UDCA president,
having already led body
between 2009?2017.
Mewar?s move carries
forward the rich sporting
legacy of his family. His
grandfather, Maharana
Bhagwat S Mewar, cap-
tained Rajasthan in the
Ranji Trophy, played 31
first-class matches be-
tween 1945?62, and was
hailed as ?architect of Ra-
jasthan cricket.? His fa-
ther, Arvind Singh Me-
war, also represented Ra-
jasthan in Ranji Trophy,
played in England.
During Lakshyaraj?s
tenure, Rajasthan won
back-to-back Ranji titles
in 2010?11 and 2011?12,
with several stars emerg-
ing. If he returns, cricket
in Udaipur could see re-
newed growth, with
hopes of restarting stalled
stadium project and host-
ing major tournaments.
Dr
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ACB arrests 2 engineers
in Bhilwara with ` 50,000
Navin Sharma & Pankaj Garg
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The Anti-Corruption Bu-
reau (ACB), Bhilwara-
First, has arrested former
Assistant Engineer Raj-
kumar Mundda and con-
tractual Junior Engineer
Bharat Bhushan Goyal
for taking a bribe of Rs
50,000. The case arose
after a complainant sub-
mitted bills worth about
Rs 19 lakh for construc-
tion work in several govt
schools. The officials al-
legedly demanded money
to approve bills. Initially,
a demand of Rs 40,000
was reported, but during
verification, Goyal raised
it to Rs 50,000, which
amounted to a 3 percent
commission on the bills.
On 24 Sept, Goyal was
caught outside the project
office with Rs 30,000 in
cash and Rs 20,000 in
dummy notes in his pock-
et. Both accused were de-
tained by the ACB team.
The case is under investi-
gation, and further pro-
ceedings will be conduct-
ed under the PCA.
ACB crackdown: One ASI held in Jpr; VDO in ACB?s net in Ajmer JDA clears `114
cr settlement with
Tata Projects for
Dravyavati River
Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
UDH minister Jhabar
Singh Kharra has ap-
proved a supplementary
agreement between Jai-
pur Development Au-
thority (JDA) and Tata
Projects, clearing a Rs.
114 crore payment dis-
pute linked to the Dra-
vyavati River Project.
The decision, based on
recommendations of a
four-member committee,
ends a long-running dis-
agreement over opera-
tions and maintenance.
Under the settlement,
Tata Projects will receive
Rs 25 crore against its Rs
423 crore claim, Rs 80.15
crore for operations from
October 2018 to May
2022, and Rs 8.90 crore
towards GST on electric-
ity bills. Tata Projects
will withdraw a petition
for Rs 52.28 crore once
the payment is released.
Min Choudhary tours Nagaur
to promote GST Bachat Utsav
Younus Gesawat
Nagaur
Ahead of the festive sea-
son, the Central Govern-
ment introduced new
GST reforms on Septem-
ber 22, aimed at provid-
ing relief to the general
public. PHED Minister
Kanhaiyalal Choudhary,
also the in-charge of
Nagaur, visited the dis-
trict to participate in the
GST Savings Festival.
During his tour, he vis-
ited an automobile show-
room, met former Up-
Zila Pramukh Dr Sahdev
Choudhary, and interact-
ed with customers.
Minister Choudhary
stated that the reforms,
under Prime Minister
Narendra Modi?s leader-
ship, would reduce infla-
tion by 8 to 10%, benefit-
ing the automobile and
consumer goods sectors.
Dr Sahdev Choudhary
noted that earlier imple-
mentation could have
eased household budgets.
Officials engaged with
the public to ensure tan-
gible benefits.
SC halts SI training, directs Raj
HC to decide appeal in 3 months?Computer Science to
be started in all four
Govt Blind Schools?
Diya stresses on GST relief
?Traders, public to gain
from GST Bachat Utsav?
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL
In the SI Recruit-
ment-2021 case, the Su-
preme Court has stayed
the Rajasthan High Court
Division Bench?s order
and directed status quo.
Earlier, the single bench
had cancelled the recruit-
ment on 28 August, while
the Division Bench later
stayed that cancellation
and allowed trainee SIs
to undergo training.
Now, the Supreme
Court has halted the
training and ordered sta-
tus quo on the 28 August
decision. This means the
single bench?s cancella-
tion order technically re-
mains, but the govern-
ment cannot proceed
with recruitment cancel-
lation until the Division
Bench delivers its final
verdict. The court has in-
structed the Division
Bench to decide the ap-
peal within three months.
The Rajasthan govern-
ment?s plea to allow
training was rejected.
Rajeev Gaur
-RGKSXU
Education Minister
Madan Dilawar on
Wednesday said that com-
puter science will be in-
troduced as a subject in all
4 state-run blind schools
from the upcoming aca-
demic session. During a
felicitation ceremony at
the Govt Blind School in
Jodhpur, Dilawar said that
serving visually impaired
is akin to serving God.
He said that, like the
strength of women, visu-
ally impaired individuals
are also key to nation-
building. He assured that
arrangements for play-
grounds for the children
would be made soon.
Visually impaired
teachers & students were
thrilled to have Minister
among them. During the
event, Dilawar also plant-
ed a tree, inaugurated a
solar energy panel &
spent some heartfelt mo-
ments playing carrom
with students in the hostel
premises. Panchayat Pri-
mary Education Officer
from Banswara Nazbal H
Pathan honored the Min-
ister by gifting a picture of
Mata Tripura Sundari.
Nirmal Tiwari & Vimal Gaur
-DLSXU$MPHU
Deputy CM Diya Kumari
on Wednesday visited
Kishangarh and Beawar,
inspecting urban service
camps and interacting
with traders and resi-
dents. At Kishangarh, she
distributed land lease
documents and PM Awas
Yojana cheques, urging
officials to address griev-
ances seriously.
Beneficiaries ex-
pressed gratitude. Diya
Kumari joined women
and children for a sym-
bolic cake-cutting to pro-
mote ?Beti Bachao, Beti
Padhao? and performed
the ?Ann Prashan? ritual.
She discussed civic is-
sues with women coun-
cillors and highlighted
welfare schemes, includ-
ing Lado Protsahan Yo-
jana and GST rate cuts.
Touring Kishangarh?s
main market under the
?GST Savings Utsav,?
she encouraged local
product promotion. In
Beawar, she oversaw the
urban service camp, re-
solved citizens? griev-
ances, and directed
health check-ups. MLA
Shankar Singh Rawat,
district collector, and of-
ficials were present.
RPSC welcomes new members;
aims for faster, transparent ops
Shubham Jain
$MPHU
In Ajmer, the newly ap-
pointed members of the
Rajasthan Public Service
Commission (RPSC)
have formally assumed
their responsibilities,
marking a significant de-
velopment for the state?s
premier recruitment body.
Sushil Kumar Bissu and
Dr. Ashok Kumar Kalwar
were officially sworn in,
taking the oath of office in
a formal ceremony.
Earlier on Wednesday
afternoon, former IPS of-
ficer Hemant Priyadarshi
also assumed charge as a
member of the RPSC. The
oath-taking ceremony
took place at the office of
the Commission?s Chair-
man, with the RPSC
Chairman and other senior
members present to wit-
ness the event. The new
members were welcomed
warmly, and best wishes
were extended for their
tenure. With these ap-
pointments, the Commis-
sion is expected to witness
an increase in the pace of
work and greater transpar-
ency in its operations.
LSG department
gives one-time
settlement plan for
pending UD taxes
Dr Lakshyaraj Singh
Mewar?s grand return
to UDCA presidency is
set to revive Udaipur
cricket, carrying
forward his
illustrious royal
family legacy
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Department of Local
Self Government (LSG)
in Rajasthan has an-
nounced a major relief for
property owners regard-
ing urban development
tax. Taxpayers who make
a one-time payment for
the financial year 2024?
25 will receive full ex-
emption from interest and
penalties. For properties
with pending tax dues
dating back to before
2011?12, a one-time set-
tlement scheme will pro-
vide significant benefits,
including complete waiv-
er of penalties and a 50%
concession on principal
outstanding amount.
The scheme aims to
help citizens regularise
their property tax liabili-
ties with financial advan-
tage. This relief measure
will remain valid until 31
March 2026, offering an
opportunity for substan-
tial savings.
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September 2025, the
Anti-Corruption Bu-
reau (ACB), Jaipur City-First,
arrested Ban Singh, Assis-
tant Sub-Inspector at Kanota
Police Station (Jaipur East),
while accepting a bribe of Rs
30,000. According to ACB
Additional Director General
Smita Srivastava, Singh de-
manded the bribe to restrain
the opposing party and
facilitate the complainant?s
case at the police station.
The arrest was conducted
under the supervision of
Deputy Inspector General
Anand Sharma and ACB
Superintendent Bhupendra
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the Prevention of Corruption
Act is ongoing. Meanwhile,
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the complainant?s house
payment. The trap operation
was conducted by Inspector
Kanchan Bhati under the su-
pervision of ACB Deputy In-
spector General Anil Kayal.
The case is under investiga-
tion under the Prevention of
Corruption Act.
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Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar set to return to UDCA
First India Bureau
Udaipur
Lakshyaraj Sin-
gh Mewar,
member of the
erstwhile Mewar royal
family, is set to make a
grand return to cricket ad-
ministration, with his
nomination for president
of the Udaipur District
Cricket Association
(UDCA) ending uncer-
tainty over the post. Elec-
tions are scheduled for 28
September, with nomina-
tions open on 24 and 25
September for 21 posts,
including president, sec-
retary and vice president,
from 38 clubs. If elected,
he will become the first
individual to serve three
terms as UDCA president,
having already led body
between 2009?2017.
Mewar?s move carries
forward the rich sporting
legacy of his family. His
grandfather, Maharana
Bhagwat S Mewar, cap-
tained Rajasthan in the
Ranji Trophy, played 31
first-class matches be-
tween 1945?62, and was
hailed as ?architect of Ra-
jasthan cricket.? His fa-
ther, Arvind Singh Me-
war, also represented Ra-
jasthan in Ranji Trophy,
played in England.
During Lakshyaraj?s
tenure, Rajasthan won
back-to-back Ranji titles
in 2010?11 and 2011?12,
with several stars emerg-
ing. If he returns, cricket
in Udaipur could see re-
newed growth, with
hopes of restarting stalled
stadium project and host-
ing major tournaments.
Dr
RAJASTHAN 05
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ACB arrests 2 engineers
in Bhilwara with ` 50,000
Navin Sharma & Pankaj Garg
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The Anti-Corruption Bu-
reau (ACB), Bhilwara-
First, has arrested former
Assistant Engineer Raj-
kumar Mundda and con-
tractual Junior Engineer
Bharat Bhushan Goyal
for taking a bribe of Rs
50,000. The case arose
after a complainant sub-
mitted bills worth about
Rs 19 lakh for construc-
tion work in several govt
schools. The officials al-
legedly demanded money
to approve bills. Initially,
a demand of Rs 40,000
was reported, but during
verification, Goyal raised
it to Rs 50,000, which
amounted to a 3 percent
commission on the bills.
On 24 Sept, Goyal was
caught outside the project
office with Rs 30,000 in
cash and Rs 20,000 in
dummy notes in his pock-
et. Both accused were de-
tained by the ACB team.
The case is under investi-
gation, and further pro-
ceedings will be conduct-
ed under the PCA.
ACB crackdown: One ASI held in Jpr; VDO in ACB?s net in Ajmer JDA clears `114
cr settlement with
Tata Projects for
Dravyavati River
Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
UDH minister Jhabar
Singh Kharra has ap-
proved a supplementary
agreement between Jai-
pur Development Au-
thority (JDA) and Tata
Projects, clearing a Rs.
114 crore payment dis-
pute linked to the Dra-
vyavati River Project.
The decision, based on
recommendations of a
four-member committee,
ends a long-running dis-
agreement over opera-
tions and maintenance.
Under the settlement,
Tata Projects will receive
Rs 25 crore against its Rs
423 crore claim, Rs 80.15
crore for operations from
October 2018 to May
2022, and Rs 8.90 crore
towards GST on electric-
ity bills. Tata Projects
will withdraw a petition
for Rs 52.28 crore once
the payment is released.
Min Choudhary tours Nagaur
to promote GST Bachat Utsav
Younus Gesawat
Nagaur
Ahead of the festive sea-
son, the Central Govern-
ment introduced new
GST reforms on Septem-
ber 22, aimed at provid-
ing relief to the general
public. PHED Minister
Kanhaiyalal Choudhary,
also the in-charge of
Nagaur, visited the dis-
trict to participate in the
GST Savings Festival.
During his tour, he vis-
ited an automobile show-
room, met former Up-
Zila Pramukh Dr Sahdev
Choudhary, and interact-
ed with customers.
Minister Choudhary
stated that the reforms,
under Prime Minister
Narendra Modi?s leader-
ship, would reduce infla-
tion by 8 to 10%, benefit-
ing the automobile and
consumer goods sectors.
Dr Sahdev Choudhary
noted that earlier imple-
mentation could have
eased household budgets.
Officials engaged with
the public to ensure tan-
gible benefits.
SC halts SI training, directs Raj
HC to decide appeal in 3 months?Computer Science to
be started in all four
Govt Blind Schools?
Diya stresses on GST relief
?Traders, public to gain
from GST Bachat Utsav?
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL
In the SI Recruit-
ment-2021 case, the Su-
preme Court has stayed
the Rajasthan High Court
Division Bench?s order
and directed status quo.
Earlier, the single bench
had cancelled the recruit-
ment on 28 August, while
the Division Bench later
stayed that cancellation
and allowed trainee SIs
to undergo training.
Now, the Supreme
Court has halted the
training and ordered sta-
tus quo on the 28 August
decision. This means the
single bench?s cancella-
tion order technically re-
mains, but the govern-
ment cannot proceed
with recruitment cancel-
lation until the Division
Bench delivers its final
verdict. The court has in-
structed the Division
Bench to decide the ap-
peal within three months.
The Rajasthan govern-
ment?s plea to allow
training was rejected.
Rajeev Gaur
-RGKSXU
Education Minister
Madan Dilawar on
Wednesday said that com-
puter science will be in-
troduced as a subject in all
4 state-run blind schools
from the upcoming aca-
demic session. During a
felicitation ceremony at
the Govt Blind School in
Jodhpur, Dilawar said that
serving visually impaired
is akin to serving God.
He said that, like the
strength of women, visu-
ally impaired individuals
are also key to nation-
building. He assured that
arrangements for play-
grounds for the children
would be made soon.
Visually impaired
teachers & students were
thrilled to have Minister
among them. During the
event, Dilawar also plant-
ed a tree, inaugurated a
solar energy panel &
spent some heartfelt mo-
ments playing carrom
with students in the hostel
premises. Panchayat Pri-
mary Education Officer
from Banswara Nazbal H
Pathan honored the Min-
ister by gifting a picture of
Mata Tripura Sundari.
Nirmal Tiwari & Vimal Gaur
-DLSXU$MPHU
Deputy CM Diya Kumari
on Wednesday visited
Kishangarh and Beawar,
inspecting urban service
camps and interacting
with traders and resi-
dents. At Kishangarh, she
distributed land lease
documents and PM Awas
Yojana cheques, urging
officials to address griev-
ances seriously.
Beneficiaries ex-
pressed gratitude. Diya
Kumari joined women
and children for a sym-
bolic cake-cutting to pro-
mote ?Beti Bachao, Beti
Padhao? and performed
the ?Ann Prashan? ritual.
She discussed civic is-
sues with women coun-
cillors and highlighted
welfare schemes, includ-
ing Lado Protsahan Yo-
jana and GST rate cuts.
Touring Kishangarh?s
main market under the
?GST Savings Utsav,?
she encouraged local
product promotion. In
Beawar, she oversaw the
urban service camp, re-
solved citizens? griev-
ances, and directed
health check-ups. MLA
Shankar Singh Rawat,
district collector, and of-
ficials were present.
RPSC welcomes new members;
aims for faster, transparent ops
Shubham Jain
$MPHU
In Ajmer, the newly ap-
pointed members of the
Rajasthan Public Service
Commission (RPSC)
have formally assumed
their responsibilities,
marking a significant de-
velopment for the state?s
premier recruitment body.
Sushil Kumar Bissu and
Dr. Ashok Kumar Kalwar
were officially sworn in,
taking the oath of office in
a formal ceremony.
Earlier on Wednesday
afternoon, former IPS of-
ficer Hemant Priyadarshi
also assumed charge as a
member of the RPSC. The
oath-taking ceremony
took place at the office of
the Commission?s Chair-
man, with the RPSC
Chairman and other senior
members present to wit-
ness the event. The new
members were welcomed
warmly, and best wishes
were extended for their
tenure. With these ap-
pointments, the Commis-
sion is expected to witness
an increase in the pace of
work and greater transpar-
ency in its operations.
LSG department
gives one-time
settlement plan for
pending UD taxes
Dr Lakshyaraj Singh
Mewar?s grand return
to UDCA presidency is
set to revive Udaipur
cricket, carrying
forward his
illustrious royal
family legacy
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Department of Local
Self Government (LSG)
in Rajasthan has an-
nounced a major relief for
property owners regard-
ing urban development
tax. Taxpayers who make
a one-time payment for
the financial year 2024?
25 will receive full ex-
emption from interest and
penalties. For properties
with pending tax dues
dating back to before
2011?12, a one-time set-
tlement scheme will pro-
vide significant benefits,
including complete waiv-
er of penalties and a 50%
concession on principal
outstanding amount.
The scheme aims to
help citizens regularise
their property tax liabili-
ties with financial advan-
tage. This relief measure
will remain valid until 31
March 2026, offering an
opportunity for substan-
tial savings.
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Jaipur/Ajmer: On 24
September 2025, the
Anti-Corruption Bu-
reau (ACB), Jaipur City-First,
arrested Ban Singh, Assis-
tant Sub-Inspector at Kanota
Police Station (Jaipur East),
while accepting a bribe of Rs
30,000. According to ACB
Additional Director General
Smita Srivastava, Singh de-
manded the bribe to restrain
the opposing party and
facilitate the complainant?s
case at the police station.
The arrest was conducted
under the supervision of
Deputy Inspector General
Anand Sharma and ACB
Superintendent Bhupendra
during a trap operation.
Further investigation under
the Prevention of Corruption
Act is ongoing. Meanwhile,
in Ajmer Sonakshi Yadav,
*UDP9LNDV2InFHUZDV
caught taking Rs 1,000
LQEULEHGXULQJDYHULnFD-
tion process for the Prime
Minister Housing Scheme.
She had earlier demanded
Rs 500 and asked for an ad-
ditional Rs 1,500 to approve
the complainant?s house
payment. The trap operation
was conducted by Inspector
Kanchan Bhati under the su-
pervision of ACB Deputy In-
spector General Anil Kayal.
The case is under investiga-
tion under the Prevention of
Corruption Act.
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Maharashtra: A
19-year-old youth who
had cleared the NEET al-
legedly ended his life in
the district with his sui-
cide note stating that he
did not want to study
medicine, police said.
Anurag, securing 99.99
percentile, had recently
cleared National Eligibil-
ity-cum-Entrance Test.
Maha Teen with 99.99
percentile clears
NEET, dies by suicide
?India hopes to increase
energy trade with US?
PTI
1HZ<RUN
India expects to increase
its trade with the US in
energy products in the
years to come, and the
country?s energy security
goals will have a signifi-
cant element of US in-
volvement, Commerce
and Industry Minister
Piyush Goyal has said.
Goyal delivered the
keynote address at an
event, ?Energy Security
in a Shifting Global
Landscape: Building Re-
silient Energy Markets
Across Borders? hosted
by the Consulate General
of India in New York,
US-India Strategic Part-
nership Forum (USISPF),
and India?s leading de-
carbonisation solutions
provider, ReNew.
?We expect to increase
our trade with the US on
energy products in the
years to come. And being
close friends, natural
partners, our energy se-
curity goals will have a
very high element of US
involvement, which will
ensure price stability, di-
versified sources of en-
ergy for India and help us
unlock limitless possi-
bilities with the US on
various fronts, energy
and beyond,? he said.
Goyal is leading a del-
egation for meetings in
New York with the US
side to achieve an early
conclusion of a bilateral
trade agreement.
Noting that September
22 is the commencement
of Navratri, a very auspi-
cious day of the Hindu
calendar, he said it?s said
that on this day, ?things
are expected to turn for
the better.?
The dignitaries attend-
ing the event included
Member of Parliament
Anurag Thakur, Secretary
in the Ministry of Petro-
leum and Natural Gas
Pankaj Jain, USISPF CEO
and President Mukesh
Agni, ReNew co-founder
Vaishali Nigam Sinha and
ReNew Chairman and
CEO Sumant Sinha.
?Another area
India & US can
work together is
nuclear power?
PTI
1HZ<RUN
Goyal stressed that an-
other area where India
and the US can work to-
gether and plan to work
together is nuclear power.
?It?s an area that we?ve
been talking of for a long
time. There were certain
elements which needed to
be set right. And I believe
we are working in India
to support private efforts
on nuclear power,?
?I think the best way
forward for all of us is to
ensure resilient critical
mineral supplies, see
how we can diversify our
sources to ensure that
trade is not weaponized.
We have to work on cre-
ating infrastructure, par-
ticularly transmission
grid infrastructure within
countries and across bor-
ders,? which can become
the backbone of clean
energy transition for dif-
ferent nations, he said.
?We all have to work
very seriously to align
our regulatory frame-
works to see how this
cross-border energy can
be guaranteed without
any concerns of geopoli-
tics overtaking the ener-
gy resilience or energy
security,? he said.
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Clearly, the world
recognizes that
(energy security)
is one area where we all
have to work together. India
is a big player in the energy
field... we are big importers
of energy from across the
world, including from the US.
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Maharashtra, 8 dead
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
Marathwada stands bat-
tered by one of its worst
floods in half a century.
With lives lost, homes
washed away, and farm-
lands destroyed, the re-
gion faces an uphill bat-
tle. As relief and rescue
operations continue, the
urgent need is clear: swift
compensation, strong in-
frastructure rebuilding,
and long-term planning
to prevent such devasta-
tion from recurring.
The Marathwada re-
gion, including Dhar-
ashiv, Beed, and Parbha-
ni, has faced severe flood-
ing from unprecedented
rainfall described as the
worst in over 50 years,
leading to eight fatalities
since September 20. Sub-
sequent damage includes
766 houses and crops on
over 33,010 hectares.
The Marathwada re-
gion witnessed its heavi-
est rainfall in over 50
years, leaving districts
like Dharashiv, Beed,
Parbhani, and Solapur
severely affected. In just
four to six hours, some
areas recorded between
60 and 110 mm of rain.
Pathardi tehsil alone saw
110 mm of rainfall in un-
der four hours.
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'HOKL%DEDRI
molestation
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The director of a well-
known ashram in Delhi?s
posh Vasant Kunj area
has been ac-
cused of
sexually
harassing
over a dozen
women stu-
dents, said police. Swa-
mi Chaitanyananda Sar-
aswati alias Partha Sar-
athy, of Sri Sharda Insti-
tute of Indian Manage-
ment, now faces a police
case for harassing stu-
dents pursuing post-
graduate management
diploma courses with
scholarship in the eco-
nomically weaker sec-
tions (EWS) category.
The police said at least
17 female students, of 32
students who recorded
their statements with
them, have accused Swa-
mi Chaitanyananda of us-
ing abusive language,
sending lewd text mes-
sages, and forced physical
contact.
Women faculty and ad-
ministrative staff also
pressured the students to
comply with the demands
of the accused, the vic-
tims alleged.
The students claimed
that some wardens work-
ing at the ashram had in-
troduced them to the ac-
cused. The accused used
to call the students to his
room, and lure them with
free foreign trips, accord-
ing to his sleazy chats
with the victims.
AT THE CWC MEETING IN PATNA
Cong accuses BJP-RSS of ?demolishing?
democracy, passes two resolutions
Agencies
3DWQD
The Congress Working
Committee (CWC) con-
vened in Patna, bringing
together the top leader-
ship of the party to strat-
egise on strengthening
the party ahead of the
upcoming Bihar Assem-
bly election. The CWC
passed two important
resolutions, one of these
included an appeal di-
rected at the voters of
Bihar.
In its resolutions, the
CWC strongly con-
demned the BJP-RSS,
accusing them of relent-
less attacks on the Con-
stitution and stating that
the fundamental princi-
ples of Indian democracy
are being demolished
?brick by brick.?
The committee also
criticised the BJP govern-
ment for trampling on so-
cial justice, highlighting
that reservations are being
routinely eroded due to
rampant privatisation.
Congress chief Mall-
ikarjun Kharge highlight-
ed India?s ?critical chal-
lenges? under Modi?s gov-
ernment, blaming diplo-
matic failures and voter
list manipulations under-
mining democracy.?
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64TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART
President Murmu calls for strengthening India?s cultural identity
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL
resident Drou-
padi Murmu on
Wednesday at-
tended the award cere-
mony of the 64th Nation-
al Exhibition of Art, or-
ganised by the Lalit Kala
Akademi, in New Delhi.
Congratulating the
award winners, the Presi-
dent expressed confi-
dence that their work
would inspire countless
other artists. She high-
lighted that, in Indian tra-
dition, art has always
been regarded as a spir-
itual practice and a me-
dium that enriches cul-
tural heritage while fos-
tering a more sensitive
society.
President Murmu
praised the creativity and
imagination of artists,
noting that their works
are helping to present the
image of a ?new India.?
She emphasised that art-
ists invest significant
time, energy, and resourc-
es into their creations,
and called for ensuring
fair prices for artworks to
encourage artists and
those aspiring to take up
art as a profession.
Appreciating Lalit
Kala Akademi?s efforts
to promote the sale of
artworks, the President
said this would provide
financial support to art-
ists and strengthen the
nation?s creative econo-
my. She urged art lovers
to not only appreciate art
but also purchase and
display it, reinforcing In-
dia?s identity as both an
economic and cultural
power.
Minister of Culture
and Tourism, Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat, re-
marked that ?art is the
reflection of a nation?s
identity. Supporting art
and artists strengthens
our national spirit and
consciousness.?
Shekhawat also added
that making the awarded
works available for sale
empowers artists, helps
them become self-reliant,
and contributes to their
economic growth. He
stressed that art should
become an integral part
of homes, schools, insti-
tutions, and public spaces
to truly shape national
consciousness.
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knowledge, practical insights
Dr Ahtesham Siddiqui
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Ravindra Kumar, the
District Magistrate (DM)
of Azamgarh, conducted
an insightful session for
the officer trainees of the
100th Common Founda-
tion Course at the Lal
Bahadur Shastri National
Academy of Administra-
tion, Mussoorie, on Fri-
day. During the session,
Kumar, an IAS officer of
the 2011 batch, provided
specialised training to the
trainees on mountaineer-
ing and trekking activi-
ties, sharing technical
knowledge and practical
insights.
Kumar emphasised the
importance of such skills
for officers who may be
posted in mountainous or
disaster-prone areas, ena-
bling them to assist in
disaster management and
rescue operations. His
session aimed to ensure
that the trainees are
equipped with the neces-
sary skills to safeguard
lives and property during
emergencies. Kumar has
previously conducted
similar training sessions
on mountaineering and
trekking as well.
Kumar, who is an expe-
rienced mountaineer, has
an impressive record of
summiting Mount Ever-
est twice. He first reached
the summit in 2013, tak-
ing the southern route
from Nepal. His journey
involved a 10-day trek to
base camp, followed by 2
weeks of acclimatisation
before reaching the sum-
mit on May 19, 2013.
During his final as-
cent, he used an oxygen
mask in the ?death zone,?
a region where oxygen
levels are one-third of
what they are at sea level.
Tragically, 9 mountain-
eers lost their lives dur-
ing this expedition, two
of whom Kumar had met
earlier at base camp.
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Imphal: The prime ac-
cused in the September
19 ambush on an Assam
Rifles convoy in Ma-
nipur, which claimed the
lives of two personnel,
has been arrested, a top
police officer said on
Wednesday. A large
number of arms and am-
munition used in ambush
were also recovered.
Prime accused in Sept
19 ambush on Assam
Rifles convoy held
Bengaluru: The Karna-
taka HC on Wednesday
dismissed social media
giant X Corp?s petition
challenging the authori-
ty of government offi-
cials to issue content
take down order under
the Information Tech-
nology Act and main-
tained that social media
needs to be regulated.
Karnataka HC rejects
social media platform
X Corp?s petition
Maharashtra: A
19-year-old youth who
had cleared the NEET al-
legedly ended his life in
the district with his sui-
cide note stating that he
did not want to study
medicine, police said.
Anurag, securing 99.99
percentile, had recently
cleared National Eligibil-
ity-cum-Entrance Test.
Maha Teen with 99.99
percentile clears
NEET, dies by suicide
?India hopes to increase
energy trade with US?
PTI
1HZ<RUN
India expects to increase
its trade with the US in
energy products in the
years to come, and the
country?s energy security
goals will have a signifi-
cant element of US in-
volvement, Commerce
and Industry Minister
Piyush Goyal has said.
Goyal delivered the
keynote address at an
event, ?Energy Security
in a Shifting Global
Landscape: Building Re-
silient Energy Markets
Across Borders? hosted
by the Consulate General
of India in New York,
US-India Strategic Part-
nership Forum (USISPF),
and India?s leading de-
carbonisation solutions
provider, ReNew.
?We expect to increase
our trade with the US on
energy products in the
years to come. And being
close friends, natural
partners, our energy se-
curity goals will have a
very high element of US
involvement, which will
ensure price stability, di-
versified sources of en-
ergy for India and help us
unlock limitless possi-
bilities with the US on
various fronts, energy
and beyond,? he said.
Goyal is leading a del-
egation for meetings in
New York with the US
side to achieve an early
conclusion of a bilateral
trade agreement.
Noting that September
22 is the commencement
of Navratri, a very auspi-
cious day of the Hindu
calendar, he said it?s said
that on this day, ?things
are expected to turn for
the better.?
The dignitaries attend-
ing the event included
Member of Parliament
Anurag Thakur, Secretary
in the Ministry of Petro-
leum and Natural Gas
Pankaj Jain, USISPF CEO
and President Mukesh
Agni, ReNew co-founder
Vaishali Nigam Sinha and
ReNew Chairman and
CEO Sumant Sinha.
?Another area
India & US can
work together is
nuclear power?
PTI
1HZ<RUN
Goyal stressed that an-
other area where India
and the US can work to-
gether and plan to work
together is nuclear power.
?It?s an area that we?ve
been talking of for a long
time. There were certain
elements which needed to
be set right. And I believe
we are working in India
to support private efforts
on nuclear power,?
?I think the best way
forward for all of us is to
ensure resilient critical
mineral supplies, see
how we can diversify our
sources to ensure that
trade is not weaponized.
We have to work on cre-
ating infrastructure, par-
ticularly transmission
grid infrastructure within
countries and across bor-
ders,? which can become
the backbone of clean
energy transition for dif-
ferent nations, he said.
?We all have to work
very seriously to align
our regulatory frame-
works to see how this
cross-border energy can
be guaranteed without
any concerns of geopoli-
tics overtaking the ener-
gy resilience or energy
security,? he said.
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Clearly, the world
recognizes that
(energy security)
is one area where we all
have to work together. India
is a big player in the energy
field... we are big importers
of energy from across the
world, including from the US.
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Floods in 5 districts of
Maharashtra, 8 dead
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
Marathwada stands bat-
tered by one of its worst
floods in half a century.
With lives lost, homes
washed away, and farm-
lands destroyed, the re-
gion faces an uphill bat-
tle. As relief and rescue
operations continue, the
urgent need is clear: swift
compensation, strong in-
frastructure rebuilding,
and long-term planning
to prevent such devasta-
tion from recurring.
The Marathwada re-
gion, including Dhar-
ashiv, Beed, and Parbha-
ni, has faced severe flood-
ing from unprecedented
rainfall described as the
worst in over 50 years,
leading to eight fatalities
since September 20. Sub-
sequent damage includes
766 houses and crops on
over 33,010 hectares.
The Marathwada re-
gion witnessed its heavi-
est rainfall in over 50
years, leaving districts
like Dharashiv, Beed,
Parbhani, and Solapur
severely affected. In just
four to six hours, some
areas recorded between
60 and 110 mm of rain.
Pathardi tehsil alone saw
110 mm of rainfall in un-
der four hours.
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More than 15
women accuse
'HOKL%DEDRI
molestation
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The director of a well-
known ashram in Delhi?s
posh Vasant Kunj area
has been ac-
cused of
sexually
harassing
over a dozen
women stu-
dents, said police. Swa-
mi Chaitanyananda Sar-
aswati alias Partha Sar-
athy, of Sri Sharda Insti-
tute of Indian Manage-
ment, now faces a police
case for harassing stu-
dents pursuing post-
graduate management
diploma courses with
scholarship in the eco-
nomically weaker sec-
tions (EWS) category.
The police said at least
17 female students, of 32
students who recorded
their statements with
them, have accused Swa-
mi Chaitanyananda of us-
ing abusive language,
sending lewd text mes-
sages, and forced physical
contact.
Women faculty and ad-
ministrative staff also
pressured the students to
comply with the demands
of the accused, the vic-
tims alleged.
The students claimed
that some wardens work-
ing at the ashram had in-
troduced them to the ac-
cused. The accused used
to call the students to his
room, and lure them with
free foreign trips, accord-
ing to his sleazy chats
with the victims.
AT THE CWC MEETING IN PATNA
Cong accuses BJP-RSS of ?demolishing?
democracy, passes two resolutions
Agencies
3DWQD
The Congress Working
Committee (CWC) con-
vened in Patna, bringing
together the top leader-
ship of the party to strat-
egise on strengthening
the party ahead of the
upcoming Bihar Assem-
bly election. The CWC
passed two important
resolutions, one of these
included an appeal di-
rected at the voters of
Bihar.
In its resolutions, the
CWC strongly con-
demned the BJP-RSS,
accusing them of relent-
less attacks on the Con-
stitution and stating that
the fundamental princi-
ples of Indian democracy
are being demolished
?brick by brick.?
The committee also
criticised the BJP govern-
ment for trampling on so-
cial justice, highlighting
that reservations are being
routinely eroded due to
rampant privatisation.
Congress chief Mall-
ikarjun Kharge highlight-
ed India?s ?critical chal-
lenges? under Modi?s gov-
ernment, blaming diplo-
matic failures and voter
list manipulations under-
mining democracy.?
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gress president
Mallikarjun
Kharge on Wednes
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Minister Nitish Kumar
and considers him to be
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assembly elections will
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ernment?s ?corrupt rule?
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also made an apparent
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64TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART
President Murmu calls for strengthening India?s cultural identity
First India Bureau
1HZ'HOKL
resident Drou-
padi Murmu on
Wednesday at-
tended the award cere-
mony of the 64th Nation-
al Exhibition of Art, or-
ganised by the Lalit Kala
Akademi, in New Delhi.
Congratulating the
award winners, the Presi-
dent expressed confi-
dence that their work
would inspire countless
other artists. She high-
lighted that, in Indian tra-
dition, art has always
been regarded as a spir-
itual practice and a me-
dium that enriches cul-
tural heritage while fos-
tering a more sensitive
society.
President Murmu
praised the creativity and
imagination of artists,
noting that their works
are helping to present the
image of a ?new India.?
She emphasised that art-
ists invest significant
time, energy, and resourc-
es into their creations,
and called for ensuring
fair prices for artworks to
encourage artists and
those aspiring to take up
art as a profession.
Appreciating Lalit
Kala Akademi?s efforts
to promote the sale of
artworks, the President
said this would provide
financial support to art-
ists and strengthen the
nation?s creative econo-
my. She urged art lovers
to not only appreciate art
but also purchase and
display it, reinforcing In-
dia?s identity as both an
economic and cultural
power.
Minister of Culture
and Tourism, Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat, re-
marked that ?art is the
reflection of a nation?s
identity. Supporting art
and artists strengthens
our national spirit and
consciousness.?
Shekhawat also added
that making the awarded
works available for sale
empowers artists, helps
them become self-reliant,
and contributes to their
economic growth. He
stressed that art should
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knowledge, practical insights
Dr Ahtesham Siddiqui
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Ravindra Kumar, the
District Magistrate (DM)
of Azamgarh, conducted
an insightful session for
the officer trainees of the
100th Common Founda-
tion Course at the Lal
Bahadur Shastri National
Academy of Administra-
tion, Mussoorie, on Fri-
day. During the session,
Kumar, an IAS officer of
the 2011 batch, provided
specialised training to the
trainees on mountaineer-
ing and trekking activi-
ties, sharing technical
knowledge and practical
insights.
Kumar emphasised the
importance of such skills
for officers who may be
posted in mountainous or
disaster-prone areas, ena-
bling them to assist in
disaster management and
rescue operations. His
session aimed to ensure
that the trainees are
equipped with the neces-
sary skills to safeguard
lives and property during
emergencies. Kumar has
previously conducted
similar training sessions
on mountaineering and
trekking as well.
Kumar, who is an expe-
rienced mountaineer, has
an impressive record of
summiting Mount Ever-
est twice. He first reached
the summit in 2013, tak-
ing the southern route
from Nepal. His journey
involved a 10-day trek to
base camp, followed by 2
weeks of acclimatisation
before reaching the sum-
mit on May 19, 2013.
During his final as-
cent, he used an oxygen
mask in the ?death zone,?
a region where oxygen
levels are one-third of
what they are at sea level.
Tragically, 9 mountain-
eers lost their lives dur-
ing this expedition, two
of whom Kumar had met
earlier at base camp.
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IND beat BAN by 41 runs, enter Asia Cup final
Agencies
Dubai
ndia?s innings
was a story of
contrasts: a
blazing 95 runs between
overs 4 and 11, driven by
Abhishek Sharma?s fire-
works, but only 73 runs
across the other 12 overs
combined. Bangladesh
set the tone early with
sharp new-ball swing,
then tightened the screws
later with clever changes
of pace and exploiting
the grip off the surface.
India enter their next
Asia Cup clash with
numbers that speak for
themselves ? 32 wins
and just three defeats in
T20Is since the start of
2024. A settled batting
order, versatile all-round-
ers and the confidence to
operate with just one
frontline pacer have
turned them into the
game?s most dominant
short-format side. On
Dubai?s slower pitches,
their spinners and part-
timers have found the
perfect stage.Bangla-
desh?s bowlers used early
swing and smart varia-
tions on a slowing pitch.
Bangladesh, however,
arrive with belief after
toppling Sri Lanka in the
group stage. Their victo-
ry was built on exploiting
conditions, with Mahedi
Hasan and Mustafizur
Rahman sharing figures
of 8-0-45-5. That blue-
print of mixing discipline
with variations will be
key against India?s bat-
ting strength.
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ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDJaipur, Thursday | September 25, 2025
Promoted by
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Global South should limit single
market dependence: Jaishankar
PTI
1HZ<RUN
External Affairs Minister
S Jaishankar has urged
Global South countries to
reduce dependence on
any single supplier or
market by building resil-
ient supply chains, along-
side promoting fair eco-
nomic practices, and
boosting South-South
trade and technology col-
laborations.
Addressing a high-
level meeting of Like-
Minded Global South
Countries on the side-
lines of the 80th session
of the United Nations
General Assembly here
on Tuesday, Jaishankar
said, ?We meet in in-
creasingly uncertain
times, when the state of
the world is a cause for
mounting concern for
member states.”
The Global South, he
said, in particular, is con-
fronted with a set of chal-
lenges, from pandemic
shocks and wars in
Ukraine and Gaza to ex-
treme climate events,
volatile trade, uncertain-
ty in investment flows
and interest rates, and the
?catastrophic” slowing
down of the Sustainable
Development Goals
(SDG) agenda.
?In the face of such
proliferation of concerns
and multiplicity of risks,
it is natural that the Glob-
al South would turn to
multilateralism for solu-
tions,” Jaishankar said.
?Unfortunately”, he
noted, ?there too we are
presented with a very dis-
appointing prospect”,
with the ?very concept of
multilateralism under at-
tack” and international
organisations being ren-
dered ineffective or
?starved of resources”.
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INDIA, MOROCCO DISCUSS EFFORTS TO
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Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh held a meeting with
Omar Hejira, the visiting Secretary of State
in charge of Foreign Trade of Morocco, in New Delhi
on Wednesday, as they discussed efforts to further
strengthen the bilateral partnership. ?Delighted to meet
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Singh and his Moroccon counterpart Abdelatif Loudyi
jointly inaugurated TASL state-of-the-art defence
manufacturing facility in Morocco?s Berrechid.
India at UNHRC: ?Pakistan bombs
its own people, harbours terrorists?
Agencies
1HZ<RUN
India strongly pushed
back against Pakistan at
the United Nations Hu-
man Rights Council
(UNHRC) on Tuesday,
with Indian representa-
tive Kshitij Tyagi deliver-
ing a pointed response to
Islamabad?s remarks.
Speaking under Agenda
Item 4, Tyagi, a
2012-batch Indian For-
eign Service officer, con-
demned Pakistan?s state-
ments as ?baseless and
provocative,” accusing it
of misusing the UN plat-
form to level unfounded
charges against India.
?A delegation that em-
bodies the opposite of
this Council?s values con-
tinues to misuse this fo-
rum,” Tyagi said. ?Rather
than coveting Indian ter-
ritory, Pakistan should
focus on vacating areas
under its illegal occupa-
tion and addressing an
economy in crisis, a pol-
ity controlled by the mili-
tary, and a human rights
record marred by system-
ic persecution. That?s if it
can spare time from ex-
porting terrorism, shelter-
ing UN-designated ter-
rorists, and bombing its
own citizens.”
His remarks came a
day after reports of a
deadly Pakistani Air
Force strike in the village
of Matre Dara in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa?s Tirah Val-
ley, which allegedly killed
over 30 civilians. Wit-
nesses described burned
vehicles, destroyed build-
ings, and bodies being
recovered from debris.
India also warned against
biased, country-specific
mandates.
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change. But the world US President Donald Trump
described in his speech at the United Nations General
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ing. ?This climate change,? it?s the greatest con job
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said. ?All of these predictions made by the United
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China gives up WTO
benefits to support
trade stability & reform
Agencies
%HLMLQJ
China has announced it
will no longer pursue
the special treatment
granted to developing
nations in World Trade
Organization agree
-
ments ? a shift long
urged by the United
States.
On Wednesday, offi-
cials from the Commerce
Ministry said the deci-
sion aims to support the
global trading system
during a period when it
faces threats from tariff
wars and unilateral pro-
tectionist actions re-
stricting imports.
They did not directly
mention the United
States or President Don-
ald Trump?s tariff meas-
ures imposed on various
countries this year, in-
cluding China.
The U.S. has repeat-
edly contended that Chi-
na should relinquish its
developing-country clas-
sification, citing its sta-
tus as the world?s sec-
ond-largest economy.
This designation at the
WTO offers benefits
such as reduced obliga-
tions to open domestic
markets to imports and
extended timelines to
adopt such liberalizing
measures.
The World Trade Or-
ganization serves as a
platform for internation-
al trade negotiations.
/L4LDQJJUHHWV:72FKLHI
1JR]L2NRQMR,ZHDOD FILE
U.S. has repeatedly
contended that China
should relinquish its
developing-country
classification, citing
its status as the
world?s second-
largest economy
Agencies
1HZ<RUN
Hundreds of federal em-
ployees laid off during
Elon Musk?s cost-cutting
drive are being asked to
return to work. The Gen-
eral Services Administra-
tion (GSA) has given
them until the end of the
week to accept reinstate-
ment, according to an
internal memo. Those
who agree must report by
October 6, following a
seven-month paid ab-
sence. During that time,
the GSA incurred signifi-
cant taxpayer-funded
costs to maintain proper-
ties it had planned to exit.
?The agency was left
broken and under-
staffed,” said Chad Beck-
er, a former GSA official.
Federal workers rehired after DOGE cuts leave GSA bare
Swachhata hi
Sewa: Jpr to join
nat?l cleanliness
campaign today
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
A nationwide Shramdan
drive will take place un-
der the theme ?One Day,
One Hour, Together? un-
der the ?Swachhata hi
Sewa? campaign. The
country and the entire
state will participate in
this nationwide labour ef-
fort on Thursday.
All municipal bodies
will hold events from 8
a.m. to 9 a.m. in their re-
spective areas. The LSG
Dept has issued instruc-
tions to all municipal
bodies regarding this ini-
tiative. The event will see
participation from the
minister in charge, MPs,
MLAs, municipal heads,
district leaders, setc.
During the event, sani-
tation workers will be
honoured for exemplary
work.
DLB?s Prateek Juikar
conducted a video con-
ference with municipal
bodies in connection
with this programme. In
Jaipur, event will be held
today at Ramniwas Bagh.
Super typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan,
Southern China evacuates over one million
PTI
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Super typhoon Ragasa
left 14 people dead and 18
injured in Taiwan, while
China?s southern Guang-
dong province, a key
global manufacturing
hub, evacuated over a
million residents in prepa-
ration for the powerful
storm?s landfall expected
later on Wednesday.
Described as the most
powerful storm to hit the
Chinese coast this year,
Ragasa, the 18th typhoon
of the season, is forecast
to make landfall along the
coastline of Guangdong
province, official media
here reported.
It could become the
most powerful storm to
strike China so far this
year, the state-run CGTN
TV said.
In Taiwan, typhoon Ra-
gasa left 14 dead and 18
injured, local authorities
said.
According to the is-
land?s emergency opera-
tion centre, about 100
people remain trapped in
various parts of the region
after the powerful storm
and are awaiting rescue.
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Bhyrappa passes away,
PM Modi mourns loss
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
Santeshivara Lingannai-
ah Bhyrappa, a towering
figure in Kannada litera-
ture, passed away on
Wednesday at Rashtrot-
thana Hospital in Raja-
rajeshwari Nagar, Ben-
galuru, following a car-
diac arrest. He was 94.
The Padma Bhushan
awardee leaves behind a
profound legacy, having
reshaped Kannada fic-
tion with his philosophi-
cal, historical, and so-
cially resonant novels.
His death has drawn
heartfelt tributes from
Prime Minister Modi.
PM Modi condoled Bhy-
rappa?s death, describing
him as a towering stal-
wart who stirred the na-
tion?s conscience and
delved deep into the soul
of India, honoring his
contribution to Indian lit-
erature and culture.
SHEHBAZ TO MEET
TRUMP ON THURSDAY
Washington: Paki-
stan Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif will
travel from New York to
Washington on Thursday to
meet US President Donald
Trump. This meeting aims
to reset bilateral relations.
Shehbaz is attending the
UN General Assembly ses-
sion in New York.
FI TOON
SHEKHAR
We also often lose to India... Our
losses should also be shown in
the Pakistani media as victories.
Attacked 26
places in In-
dia and
caused
damage”,
Pakistan
added a
new
chapter
to school
textbooks.
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IND beat BAN by 41 runs, enter Asia Cup final
Agencies
Dubai
ndia?s innings
was a story of
contrasts: a
blazing 95 runs between
overs 4 and 11, driven by
Abhishek Sharma?s fire-
works, but only 73 runs
across the other 12 overs
combined. Bangladesh
set the tone early with
sharp new-ball swing,
then tightened the screws
later with clever changes
of pace and exploiting
the grip off the surface.
India enter their next
Asia Cup clash with
numbers that speak for
themselves ? 32 wins
and just three defeats in
T20Is since the start of
2024. A settled batting
order, versatile all-round-
ers and the confidence to
operate with just one
frontline pacer have
turned them into the
game?s most dominant
short-format side. On
Dubai?s slower pitches,
their spinners and part-
timers have found the
perfect stage.Bangla-
desh?s bowlers used early
swing and smart varia-
tions on a slowing pitch.
Bangladesh, however,
arrive with belief after
toppling Sri Lanka in the
group stage. Their victo-
ry was built on exploiting
conditions, with Mahedi
Hasan and Mustafizur
Rahman sharing figures
of 8-0-45-5. That blue-
print of mixing discipline
with variations will be
key against India?s bat-
ting strength.
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NEWS 07
ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDJaipur, Thursday | September 25, 2025
Promoted by
Soltown Infra Private Limited
Global South should limit single
market dependence: Jaishankar
PTI
1HZ<RUN
External Affairs Minister
S Jaishankar has urged
Global South countries to
reduce dependence on
any single supplier or
market by building resil-
ient supply chains, along-
side promoting fair eco-
nomic practices, and
boosting South-South
trade and technology col-
laborations.
Addressing a high-
level meeting of Like-
Minded Global South
Countries on the side-
lines of the 80th session
of the United Nations
General Assembly here
on Tuesday, Jaishankar
said, ?We meet in in-
creasingly uncertain
times, when the state of
the world is a cause for
mounting concern for
member states.”
The Global South, he
said, in particular, is con-
fronted with a set of chal-
lenges, from pandemic
shocks and wars in
Ukraine and Gaza to ex-
treme climate events,
volatile trade, uncertain-
ty in investment flows
and interest rates, and the
?catastrophic” slowing
down of the Sustainable
Development Goals
(SDG) agenda.
?In the face of such
proliferation of concerns
and multiplicity of risks,
it is natural that the Glob-
al South would turn to
multilateralism for solu-
tions,” Jaishankar said.
?Unfortunately”, he
noted, ?there too we are
presented with a very dis-
appointing prospect”,
with the ?very concept of
multilateralism under at-
tack” and international
organisations being ren-
dered ineffective or
?starved of resources”.
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MEETING, URGES EUROPE SANCTIONS
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INDIA, MOROCCO DISCUSS EFFORTS TO
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Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh held a meeting with
Omar Hejira, the visiting Secretary of State
in charge of Foreign Trade of Morocco, in New Delhi
on Wednesday, as they discussed efforts to further
strengthen the bilateral partnership. ?Delighted to meet
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Singh and his Moroccon counterpart Abdelatif Loudyi
jointly inaugurated TASL state-of-the-art defence
manufacturing facility in Morocco?s Berrechid.
India at UNHRC: ?Pakistan bombs
its own people, harbours terrorists?
Agencies
1HZ<RUN
India strongly pushed
back against Pakistan at
the United Nations Hu-
man Rights Council
(UNHRC) on Tuesday,
with Indian representa-
tive Kshitij Tyagi deliver-
ing a pointed response to
Islamabad?s remarks.
Speaking under Agenda
Item 4, Tyagi, a
2012-batch Indian For-
eign Service officer, con-
demned Pakistan?s state-
ments as ?baseless and
provocative,” accusing it
of misusing the UN plat-
form to level unfounded
charges against India.
?A delegation that em-
bodies the opposite of
this Council?s values con-
tinues to misuse this fo-
rum,” Tyagi said. ?Rather
than coveting Indian ter-
ritory, Pakistan should
focus on vacating areas
under its illegal occupa-
tion and addressing an
economy in crisis, a pol-
ity controlled by the mili-
tary, and a human rights
record marred by system-
ic persecution. That?s if it
can spare time from ex-
porting terrorism, shelter-
ing UN-designated ter-
rorists, and bombing its
own citizens.”
His remarks came a
day after reports of a
deadly Pakistani Air
Force strike in the village
of Matre Dara in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa?s Tirah Val-
ley, which allegedly killed
over 30 civilians. Wit-
nesses described burned
vehicles, destroyed build-
ings, and bodies being
recovered from debris.
India also warned against
biased, country-specific
mandates.
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change. But the world US President Donald Trump
described in his speech at the United Nations General
Assembly on Tuesday didn?t match the one many
world leaders in the audience are contending with. Nor
did it align with what scientists have long been observ-
ing. ?This climate change,? it?s the greatest con job
HYHUSHUSHWUDWHGRQWKHZRUOGLQP\RSLQLRQw7UXPS
said. ?All of these predictions made by the United
Nations and many others, often for bad reasons, were
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cost their countries fortunes. If you don?t get away from
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China gives up WTO
benefits to support
trade stability & reform
Agencies
%HLMLQJ
China has announced it
will no longer pursue
the special treatment
granted to developing
nations in World Trade
Organization agree
-
ments ? a shift long
urged by the United
States.
On Wednesday, offi-
cials from the Commerce
Ministry said the deci-
sion aims to support the
global trading system
during a period when it
faces threats from tariff
wars and unilateral pro-
tectionist actions re-
stricting imports.
They did not directly
mention the United
States or President Don-
ald Trump?s tariff meas-
ures imposed on various
countries this year, in-
cluding China.
The U.S. has repeat-
edly contended that Chi-
na should relinquish its
developing-country clas-
sification, citing its sta-
tus as the world?s sec-
ond-largest economy.
This designation at the
WTO offers benefits
such as reduced obliga-
tions to open domestic
markets to imports and
extended timelines to
adopt such liberalizing
measures.
The World Trade Or-
ganization serves as a
platform for internation-
al trade negotiations.
/L4LDQJJUHHWV:72FKLHI
1JR]L2NRQMR,ZHDOD FILE
U.S. has repeatedly
contended that China
should relinquish its
developing-country
classification, citing
its status as the
world?s second-
largest economy
Agencies
1HZ<RUN
Hundreds of federal em-
ployees laid off during
Elon Musk?s cost-cutting
drive are being asked to
return to work. The Gen-
eral Services Administra-
tion (GSA) has given
them until the end of the
week to accept reinstate-
ment, according to an
internal memo. Those
who agree must report by
October 6, following a
seven-month paid ab-
sence. During that time,
the GSA incurred signifi-
cant taxpayer-funded
costs to maintain proper-
ties it had planned to exit.
?The agency was left
broken and under-
staffed,” said Chad Beck-
er, a former GSA official.
Federal workers rehired after DOGE cuts leave GSA bare
Swachhata hi
Sewa: Jpr to join
nat?l cleanliness
campaign today
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
A nationwide Shramdan
drive will take place un-
der the theme ?One Day,
One Hour, Together? un-
der the ?Swachhata hi
Sewa? campaign. The
country and the entire
state will participate in
this nationwide labour ef-
fort on Thursday.
All municipal bodies
will hold events from 8
a.m. to 9 a.m. in their re-
spective areas. The LSG
Dept has issued instruc-
tions to all municipal
bodies regarding this ini-
tiative. The event will see
participation from the
minister in charge, MPs,
MLAs, municipal heads,
district leaders, setc.
During the event, sani-
tation workers will be
honoured for exemplary
work.
DLB?s Prateek Juikar
conducted a video con-
ference with municipal
bodies in connection
with this programme. In
Jaipur, event will be held
today at Ramniwas Bagh.
Super typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan,
Southern China evacuates over one million
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Super typhoon Ragasa
left 14 people dead and 18
injured in Taiwan, while
China?s southern Guang-
dong province, a key
global manufacturing
hub, evacuated over a
million residents in prepa-
ration for the powerful
storm?s landfall expected
later on Wednesday.
Described as the most
powerful storm to hit the
Chinese coast this year,
Ragasa, the 18th typhoon
of the season, is forecast
to make landfall along the
coastline of Guangdong
province, official media
here reported.
It could become the
most powerful storm to
strike China so far this
year, the state-run CGTN
TV said.
In Taiwan, typhoon Ra-
gasa left 14 dead and 18
injured, local authorities
said.
According to the is-
land?s emergency opera-
tion centre, about 100
people remain trapped in
various parts of the region
after the powerful storm
and are awaiting rescue.
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Bhyrappa passes away,
PM Modi mourns loss
Agencies
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Santeshivara Lingannai-
ah Bhyrappa, a towering
figure in Kannada litera-
ture, passed away on
Wednesday at Rashtrot-
thana Hospital in Raja-
rajeshwari Nagar, Ben-
galuru, following a car-
diac arrest. He was 94.
The Padma Bhushan
awardee leaves behind a
profound legacy, having
reshaped Kannada fic-
tion with his philosophi-
cal, historical, and so-
cially resonant novels.
His death has drawn
heartfelt tributes from
Prime Minister Modi.
PM Modi condoled Bhy-
rappa?s death, describing
him as a towering stal-
wart who stirred the na-
tion?s conscience and
delved deep into the soul
of India, honoring his
contribution to Indian lit-
erature and culture.
SHEHBAZ TO MEET
TRUMP ON THURSDAY
Washington: Paki-
stan Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif will
travel from New York to
Washington on Thursday to
meet US President Donald
Trump. This meeting aims
to reset bilateral relations.
Shehbaz is attending the
UN General Assembly ses-
sion in New York.
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losses should also be shown in
the Pakistani media as victories.
Attacked 26
places in In-
dia and
caused
damage”,
Pakistan
added a
new
chapter
to school
textbooks.
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FORTIFIED MEASURES
UP Trade Show begins today: IPS Laxmi Singh leads 72-hr security drill
Abhishek Dubey
Noida
he stage is set
for the Uttar
Pradesh Inter-
national Trade Show
2025 (UPITS) at the In-
dia Expo Mart in Greater
Noida, with Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi set
to inaugurate the event
today. Ahead of the
high-profile occasion,
Chief Minister Yogi Adi-
tyanath visited the venue
to inspect preparations.
The event aims to pro-
vide a global platform for
industries across all 75
districts of Uttar Pradesh,
featuring entrepreneurs,
industrialists, exporters,
and dignitaries from oth-
er states and abroad. PM
Modi will address attend-
ees and visit various
stalls, highlighting the
state’s industrial and cul-
tural capabilities.
Gautam Buddh Nagar
Police Commissioner
Laxmi Singh, Uttar
Pradesh’s first woman
Commissioner, has over-
seen 72 hours of tireless
preparations, ensuring
four-level security at the
venue. The meticulous
arrangements include
anti-drone and anti-snip-
er systems, rooftop duty
assignments, and segre-
gated VIP routes. A spe-
cial SPG team has se-
cured the entire venue,
including a temporary
helipad, tested via heli-
copter for safety.
Given the expected
massive footfall—over
100,000 vehicles on
weekdays and 500,000
on weekends—traffic
management is a top pri-
ority. Singh coordinated
designated entry and exit
routes, issued traffic ad-
visories, decongested
nearby intersections, and
shifted the interstate bus
terminal away from the
venue. Seven separate
parking locations have
been set up with clear
signage, and security cor-
dons are in place around
hotels hosting exhibitors
and foreign guests.
In an exclusive conver-
sation with Bharat24,
Commissioner Laxmi
Singh shared details of the
event preparations, saying,
“This is the third edition of
the UP International Trade
Fair, and we have planned
every security and traffic
arrangement to ensure
smooth operations. VIP
movements will be care-
fully managed, and contin-
gency routes are ready.”
The security operation
spans four tiers, covering
all border areas, venue pe-
rimeters, and critical
points, ensuring a smooth
experience for attendees.
Anti-drone systems pre-
vent aerial threats, while
rooftop sniper teams mon-
itor the crowd. Dedicated
teams manage VIP arriv-
als, movements, and park-
ing, coordinating closely
with district authorities.
The five-day event,
from September 25 to 29,
has attracted nationwide
attention, transforming it
from a regional to a na-
tional-level platform. Ex-
hibitors and industrialists
from Uttar Pradesh, other
states, and abroad will
showcase their products,
innovations, and invest-
ment opportunities.
Commissioner Singh
emphasised collaboration
with the administration,
ensuring that the safety of
all visitors, exhibitors,
and dignitaries is priori-
tised without affecting the
trade show’s operational
flow. Exhibitors can focus
on networking and busi-
ness while security and
traffic teams maintain a
smooth environment.
With Laxmi Singh’s
robust planning, 72-hour
effort, and multi-tier se-
curity, the Uttar Pradesh
International Trade Show
2025 is poised to be a
safe, organised, and glob-
ally significant event,
reflecting the state’s in-
dustrial growth and capa-
bility to host high-profile
international gatherings.
T
08
Roots keep us grounded, wings help
us soar—family gives both.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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‘Nation First’ reflects true
patriotism: Guv Bagade
Controversial administrative orders
spark debate in bureaucracy
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
Governor Haribhau
Bagade said that while
the US often pressures
India, the country’s
strength lies in its talent-
ed workforce, with 70–
80% of America’s skilled
workers being of Indian
origin. Speaking at the
‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp
Sammelan’ and ‘Nation
First’ int’l seminar, he
emphasised that ‘Nation
First’ is a sentiment root-
ed in love for the country.
Recalling former PM Va-
jpayee’s nuclear tests and
bold response to Paki-
stan, Bagade said rapid
progress continues under
PM Modi. He urged all
Indians to work for na-
tional development and
launched Karma Gatha
on Lokmata Ahilyabai
Holkar. Assembly
Speaker Vasudev Dev-
nani highlighted India’s
growth, and stressed col-
lective national effort.
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
A recent order issued by
the Secretary of Agricul-
ture and Chairman of the
Seeds Corporation, IAS
Rajan Vishal, has become
a subject of significant dis-
cussion within bureaucrat-
ic circles. The order, which
involves the re-assignment
of responsibilities to a
RAS officer, is being ques-
tioned as it is believed to
fall outside the scope of
the Secretary’s authority.
The controversy re-
volves around the transfer
of Nimisha Gupta, the MD
of the State Seeds Corpo-
ration, a 2001 batch RAS
officer. According to the
transfer list issued by the
DoP, Nimisha was moved
to RIICO in Feb 2024, but
no replacement was posted
to fill her position at the
Seeds Corporation. This
left the post vacant for an
extended period. This situ-
ation has occurred in sev-
eral other instances as well.
However, on September
22, Rajan Vishal issued a
separate order to assign the
additional charge of the
vacant post to Rajesh Ku-
mar Chauhan, the Director
of Agricultural Marketing
(1999 batch RAS). This
decision has raised eye-
brows, as it falls under the
domain of the DoP, which
is solely responsible for the
transfer, posting, and ad-
ditional charges related to
RAS officers.
Experts argue that the
responsibility for the
transfer of RAS officers,
as well as for assigning
additional charges, lies
exclusively with the DoP.
The MD position held by
Nimisha is a cadre post
within RAS, and no au-
thority other than the DoP
has the power to change
it. As such, the order is-
sued by Rajan Vishal is
being considered irregu-
lar and outside the bounds
of administrative norms.
Meanwhile, the case of
IAS officer Harphool Sin-
gh Yadav (2016 batch) be-
ing put on APO is also be-
ing considered an adminis-
trative lapse and discrep-
ancy. Harphool was work-
ing as Additional Commis-
sioner CAD in Kota since
February 2025. However,
following a DoP order on
July 14, 2025, this post was
converted into an ex-cadre
position for IAS officers,
effectively removing the
RAS officer from the role.
Under the same order, Har-
phool Singh was posted to
the position. But the recent
transfer list issued by DoP
has now replaced Har-
phool Singh with RAS of-
ficer Kushal Kumar. This
move is being seen as
problematic, as per the
IAS Service Rules (Pay)
2016, specifically Section
12(1), which prohibits
RAS officers from holding
positions that are desig-
nated for IAS officers in
terms of pay scales.
The July 14, 2025 order
by DoP had converted 9
RAS posts into IAS ex-
cadre posts. However, the
replacement of Harphool
Singh in the role of Addl
Commissioner CAD with
an RAS officer is being
seen as a violation of these
regulations, raising ques-
tions about the administra-
tive procedures involved.
‘Nation First’ international seminar in Jaipur
BJP protecting
culprits, asserts
ex-CM Gehlot
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‘Pravasi Rajasthanis role vital in state’s growth’
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma unveiled the
logo of the upcoming
Pravasi Rajasthani Divas
at his residence. The first
edition of the event will
be held in Jaipur on De-
cember 10. Sharma had
announced during the
Rising Rajasthan Global
Investment Summit last
December that Decem-
ber 10 would be celebrat-
ed every year as Pravasi
Rajasthani Diwas.
Ahead of the main
event, a Pravasi Ra-
jasthani meet will be or-
ganised in Hyderabad on
September 26 under the
Chief Minister’s chair-
manship. Reviewing
preparations for the meet,
Sharma directed officials
to ensure effective execu-
tion of the programme.
He said the initiative
would provide a common
platform for non-resident
Rajasthanis, investors,
and government repre-
sentatives, strengthening
ties and opening new av-
enues for industrial coop-
eration and investment.
Sharma emphasised
that his government is
committed to promoting
entrepreneurs.
The CM urged offi-
cials to brief the diaspora
on govt schemes and in-
vestment opportunities.
The Hyderabad event
will feature interactions
between the state delega-
tion and entrepreneurs.
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decisions under PM Modi’s leadership, from opening
25 crore Jan Dhan accounts to hoisting the tricolour
at Lal Chowk after 47 years. Our nation is rapidly
progressing towards a developed India.
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Indian products, fulfilling responsibilities, and
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Ahmedabad
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hlot on Wednesday vis-
ited an Ahmedabad hos-
pital to meet Suraj Mali,
critically injured in a
Chittorgarh attack by
goons. He also met Ma-
li’s family, who recount-
ed the incident after
Suraj’s social media post
reminding the Kapasan
BJP MLA of a pre-elec-
tion water promise. Ge-
hlot slammed the delayed
justice for Kanhaiyalal,
alleging BJP protection
of culprits, and asked if
PM Modi would ensure
accountability. Suraj
Mali was first targeted
for abduction before be-
ing brutally assaulted.
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true blessing: Birla
First India Bureau
Bundi
On Navratri, Lok Sab-
ha Speaker Om Birla
inaugurated and laid
foundation stones for
development projects
worth Rs 230 crore in
Keshoraipatan,
Lakheri, Sumer Ganj-
mandi, and Jarkhoda,
spanning sports, edu-
cation, healthcare,
drinking water, and
road connectivity. He
inaugurated a Rs 4.5
crore indoor stadium
under Khelo India,
laid foundations for
Amrit 2.0 and Indra-
garh–Chakan water
projects, and launched
road works worth
Rs108 crore, improv-
ing regional connec-
tivity. Birla said true
satisfaction lies in see-
ing a smile on the face
of the poor and de-
prived, describing it as
the greatest blessing.
He emphasized serv-
ing society, benefiting
farmers, youth, and
women, and fulfilling
PM Modi’s vision of
holistic development.
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This third edition of
the UP Int’l Trade Fair
features meticulously
planned security &
traffic arrangements,
with VIP movements
closely managed &
contingency routes
in place.
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UP Trade Show begins today: IPS Laxmi Singh leads 72-hr security drill
Abhishek Dubey
Noida
he stage is set
for the Uttar
Pradesh Inter-
national Trade Show
2025 (UPITS) at the In-
dia Expo Mart in Greater
Noida, with Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi set
to inaugurate the event
today. Ahead of the
high-profile occasion,
Chief Minister Yogi Adi-
tyanath visited the venue
to inspect preparations.
The event aims to pro-
vide a global platform for
industries across all 75
districts of Uttar Pradesh,
featuring entrepreneurs,
industrialists, exporters,
and dignitaries from oth-
er states and abroad. PM
Modi will address attend-
ees and visit various
stalls, highlighting the
state’s industrial and cul-
tural capabilities.
Gautam Buddh Nagar
Police Commissioner
Laxmi Singh, Uttar
Pradesh’s first woman
Commissioner, has over-
seen 72 hours of tireless
preparations, ensuring
four-level security at the
venue. The meticulous
arrangements include
anti-drone and anti-snip-
er systems, rooftop duty
assignments, and segre-
gated VIP routes. A spe-
cial SPG team has se-
cured the entire venue,
including a temporary
helipad, tested via heli-
copter for safety.
Given the expected
massive footfall—over
100,000 vehicles on
weekdays and 500,000
on weekends—traffic
management is a top pri-
ority. Singh coordinated
designated entry and exit
routes, issued traffic ad-
visories, decongested
nearby intersections, and
shifted the interstate bus
terminal away from the
venue. Seven separate
parking locations have
been set up with clear
signage, and security cor-
dons are in place around
hotels hosting exhibitors
and foreign guests.
In an exclusive conver-
sation with Bharat24,
Commissioner Laxmi
Singh shared details of the
event preparations, saying,
“This is the third edition of
the UP International Trade
Fair, and we have planned
every security and traffic
arrangement to ensure
smooth operations. VIP
movements will be care-
fully managed, and contin-
gency routes are ready.”
The security operation
spans four tiers, covering
all border areas, venue pe-
rimeters, and critical
points, ensuring a smooth
experience for attendees.
Anti-drone systems pre-
vent aerial threats, while
rooftop sniper teams mon-
itor the crowd. Dedicated
teams manage VIP arriv-
als, movements, and park-
ing, coordinating closely
with district authorities.
The five-day event,
from September 25 to 29,
has attracted nationwide
attention, transforming it
from a regional to a na-
tional-level platform. Ex-
hibitors and industrialists
from Uttar Pradesh, other
states, and abroad will
showcase their products,
innovations, and invest-
ment opportunities.
Commissioner Singh
emphasised collaboration
with the administration,
ensuring that the safety of
all visitors, exhibitors,
and dignitaries is priori-
tised without affecting the
trade show’s operational
flow. Exhibitors can focus
on networking and busi-
ness while security and
traffic teams maintain a
smooth environment.
With Laxmi Singh’s
robust planning, 72-hour
effort, and multi-tier se-
curity, the Uttar Pradesh
International Trade Show
2025 is poised to be a
safe, organised, and glob-
ally significant event,
reflecting the state’s in-
dustrial growth and capa-
bility to host high-profile
international gatherings.
T
08
Roots keep us grounded, wings help
us soar—family gives both.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/006/2025-27Jaipur, Thursday | September 25, 2025 ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLD
‘Nation First’ reflects true
patriotism: Guv Bagade
Controversial administrative orders
spark debate in bureaucracy
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
Governor Haribhau
Bagade said that while
the US often pressures
India, the country’s
strength lies in its talent-
ed workforce, with 70–
80% of America’s skilled
workers being of Indian
origin. Speaking at the
‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp
Sammelan’ and ‘Nation
First’ int’l seminar, he
emphasised that ‘Nation
First’ is a sentiment root-
ed in love for the country.
Recalling former PM Va-
jpayee’s nuclear tests and
bold response to Paki-
stan, Bagade said rapid
progress continues under
PM Modi. He urged all
Indians to work for na-
tional development and
launched Karma Gatha
on Lokmata Ahilyabai
Holkar. Assembly
Speaker Vasudev Dev-
nani highlighted India’s
growth, and stressed col-
lective national effort.
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
A recent order issued by
the Secretary of Agricul-
ture and Chairman of the
Seeds Corporation, IAS
Rajan Vishal, has become
a subject of significant dis-
cussion within bureaucrat-
ic circles. The order, which
involves the re-assignment
of responsibilities to a
RAS officer, is being ques-
tioned as it is believed to
fall outside the scope of
the Secretary’s authority.
The controversy re-
volves around the transfer
of Nimisha Gupta, the MD
of the State Seeds Corpo-
ration, a 2001 batch RAS
officer. According to the
transfer list issued by the
DoP, Nimisha was moved
to RIICO in Feb 2024, but
no replacement was posted
to fill her position at the
Seeds Corporation. This
left the post vacant for an
extended period. This situ-
ation has occurred in sev-
eral other instances as well.
However, on September
22, Rajan Vishal issued a
separate order to assign the
additional charge of the
vacant post to Rajesh Ku-
mar Chauhan, the Director
of Agricultural Marketing
(1999 batch RAS). This
decision has raised eye-
brows, as it falls under the
domain of the DoP, which
is solely responsible for the
transfer, posting, and ad-
ditional charges related to
RAS officers.
Experts argue that the
responsibility for the
transfer of RAS officers,
as well as for assigning
additional charges, lies
exclusively with the DoP.
The MD position held by
Nimisha is a cadre post
within RAS, and no au-
thority other than the DoP
has the power to change
it. As such, the order is-
sued by Rajan Vishal is
being considered irregu-
lar and outside the bounds
of administrative norms.
Meanwhile, the case of
IAS officer Harphool Sin-
gh Yadav (2016 batch) be-
ing put on APO is also be-
ing considered an adminis-
trative lapse and discrep-
ancy. Harphool was work-
ing as Additional Commis-
sioner CAD in Kota since
February 2025. However,
following a DoP order on
July 14, 2025, this post was
converted into an ex-cadre
position for IAS officers,
effectively removing the
RAS officer from the role.
Under the same order, Har-
phool Singh was posted to
the position. But the recent
transfer list issued by DoP
has now replaced Har-
phool Singh with RAS of-
ficer Kushal Kumar. This
move is being seen as
problematic, as per the
IAS Service Rules (Pay)
2016, specifically Section
12(1), which prohibits
RAS officers from holding
positions that are desig-
nated for IAS officers in
terms of pay scales.
The July 14, 2025 order
by DoP had converted 9
RAS posts into IAS ex-
cadre posts. However, the
replacement of Harphool
Singh in the role of Addl
Commissioner CAD with
an RAS officer is being
seen as a violation of these
regulations, raising ques-
tions about the administra-
tive procedures involved.
‘Nation First’ international seminar in Jaipur
BJP protecting
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Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma unveiled the
logo of the upcoming
Pravasi Rajasthani Divas
at his residence. The first
edition of the event will
be held in Jaipur on De-
cember 10. Sharma had
announced during the
Rising Rajasthan Global
Investment Summit last
December that Decem-
ber 10 would be celebrat-
ed every year as Pravasi
Rajasthani Diwas.
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event, a Pravasi Ra-
jasthani meet will be or-
ganised in Hyderabad on
September 26 under the
Chief Minister’s chair-
manship. Reviewing
preparations for the meet,
Sharma directed officials
to ensure effective execu-
tion of the programme.
He said the initiative
would provide a common
platform for non-resident
Rajasthanis, investors,
and government repre-
sentatives, strengthening
ties and opening new av-
enues for industrial coop-
eration and investment.
Sharma emphasised
that his government is
committed to promoting
entrepreneurs.
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cials to brief the diaspora
on govt schemes and in-
vestment opportunities.
The Hyderabad event
will feature interactions
between the state delega-
tion and entrepreneurs.
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progressing towards a developed India.
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hlot on Wednesday vis-
ited an Ahmedabad hos-
pital to meet Suraj Mali,
critically injured in a
Chittorgarh attack by
goons. He also met Ma-
li’s family, who recount-
ed the incident after
Suraj’s social media post
reminding the Kapasan
BJP MLA of a pre-elec-
tion water promise. Ge-
hlot slammed the delayed
justice for Kanhaiyalal,
alleging BJP protection
of culprits, and asked if
PM Modi would ensure
accountability. Suraj
Mali was first targeted
for abduction before be-
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First India Bureau
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ha Speaker Om Birla
inaugurated and laid
foundation stones for
development projects
worth Rs 230 crore in
Keshoraipatan,
Lakheri, Sumer Ganj-
mandi, and Jarkhoda,
spanning sports, edu-
cation, healthcare,
drinking water, and
road connectivity. He
inaugurated a Rs 4.5
crore indoor stadium
under Khelo India,
laid foundations for
Amrit 2.0 and Indra-
garh–Chakan water
projects, and launched
road works worth
Rs108 crore, improv-
ing regional connec-
tivity. Birla said true
satisfaction lies in see-
ing a smile on the face
of the poor and de-
prived, describing it as
the greatest blessing.
He emphasized serv-
ing society, benefiting
farmers, youth, and
women, and fulfilling
PM Modi’s vision of
holistic development.
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redefining what it means to be a
modern woman in fashion.
Crowned Miss India Internation-
al 2024 and an Elite Miss Ra-
jasthan finalist under the mentor-
ship of Gaurav Gaur, Director &
Founder of EMR, Isha Kohli is
more than a beauty queen—she
is a professional model, anchor,
social activist, entrepreneur, and
the creative force behind her Tea
Brand Ishtea. She also directs
The Vogue Edition and serves as
the brand ambassador for Shar-
ma Ji Jewellery Wale.
Her fascination with fashion
began early, experimenting with
photography, poses, and styling
in Ajmer. What started as playful
curiosity soon evolved into a seri-
ous calling as she walked local
runways and collaborated with
creative teams. Social media be-
came her launchpad, transform-
ing experiments into opportuni-
ties and coincidence into a career.
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many emerging talents, Isha
braved financial instability, un-
paid shoots, and the struggle of
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tem—her backbone in moments
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op culture
abounds with
examples of
very fast talkers.
There’s the Judy
Grimes character played by
Kristen Wiig on “Saturday
Night Live,” or that guy from
the 1980s who did commercials
for Micro Machines and FedEx.
Of course, there are also ex-
tremely slow talkers, like the
sloth in “Zootopia” and the car-
toon basset hound Droopy.
Real-life fast talkers are sta-
ples in some professions. Auc-
tioneers and sportscasters are
known for their rapid delivery,
though the slower commentary
in golf shows there is a range
for different sports.
As professors of English
who study linguistic varia-
tions, we know that how fast a
person speaks is a complicated
phenomenon. It depends on a
range of factors, including the
types of words used, the lan-
guage spoken, regional differ-
ences, social variables, and
professional needs.
DIFFERENT COUNTRIES,
DIFFERENT SPEEDS
Speech rate refers to the speed
at which a speaker verbalizes
“connected discourse” – essen-
tially anything more than a
sentence. It is measured by
counting segments of sound
and the pauses in a specific
time frame. Typically, these
segments are counted as syl-
lables. Remember clapping
syllables in elementary school?
SYL-LA-BLES.
Linguists have discovered
that humans vary their speech
rate within sentences across all
languages. For example, most
people slow their speech down
before saying nouns. Research-
ers have also found that lan-
guages have different speech
rates when speakers read aloud.
French, Spanish, and Japanese
were shown to have high aver-
age speech rates, with close to
eight syllables spoken per sec-
ond. German, Vietnamese, and
Mandarin exhibited slower
rates, with about five syllables
per second. English was in the
middle, with an average rate of
6.19 syllables per second.
There is also global varia-
tion within the dialects of a
language. In English, for ex-
ample, one study found that
New Zealanders spoke the
fastest, followed by British
English speakers, then Ameri-
cans and finally Australians.
STEREOTYPES
DON’T HOLD UP
Many people have expecta-
tions and assumptions about
different speech rates within
English dialects. For example,
there’s the often-observed
“drawl” of those living in the
U.S. South. The term drawl
denotes a slower, drawn-out
speaking pace. And, indeed,
some research supports this
perception. One study found
that participants in western
North Carolina spoke more
slowly than participants in
Wisconsin.
Other research has demon-
strated that some Southerners
may speak more slowly only in
certain contexts – for example,
they may pause more often
when reading aloud. And cer-
tain elongated vowels in south-
ern American dialects can also
slow down the speech rate.
This can be heard in the pro-
nunciation of “nice” as some-
thing like “nahhce.”
Some people assume that all
Southerners are slow talkers
who exhibit these features.
This is perhaps due, at least in
part, to the perpetuation of ste-
reotypes and caricatures in
popular media, such as Cletus,
the stereotyped hillbilly from
“The Simpsons.”
But it’s important to recog-
nize that language also varies
within regions, including the
U.S. South. For example, a
study involving North Carolin-
ians found that speakers in west-
ern and central North Carolina
spoke more slowly than those in
the state’s eastern and southern
parts. And some North Carolin-
ians spoke as fast as Ohioans –
suggesting the stereotype of the
slow-talking Southerner doesn’t
always hold up.
AGE, GENDER,
AND OTHER VARIABLES
Sex and gender may also influ-
ence speech rates, although
results have been conflicting
here, too. Some research
shows that men speak faster
than women, while other stud-
ies find no significant differ-
ence in speech rate between
genders.
The demographic variable
that seems to have the most
significant and consistent im-
pact is age. We speak slowly
when we are children, speed up
in adolescence and speak our
fastest in our 40s. Then we
slow down again as we reach
our 50s and 60s.
While geography, gender,
and age may affect speech
rates in certain cases, context
plays a role as well. For ex-
ample, certain professions
use oral formulaic traditions,
meaning there’s a framework
script when performing those
jobs. An average person can
speak about as fast as an auc-
tioneer – 5.3 syllables per
second – when saying some-
thing they’ve said many times
before.
However, auctioneers use cer-
tain patterns of speech that make
it seem like they speak incredi-
bly quickly. They have a few
pauses in speech and repeat the
same words frequently. They
also use unfamiliar phrasings
and rhythms, which makes lis-
teners have to process what was
said long after the auctioneer has
moved on to the next topic. And
auctioneers have a constant rate
of articulation – meaning they
rarely stop talking.
While recognizing differ-
ences in speech rates can help
people to better understand lin-
guistic, cultural and profession-
al identities, it also has techno-
logical and other applications.
Think of how computer scien-
tists must program Alexa and
Siri to both produce and recog-
nize speech at different rates.
Speaking more slowly can also
improve listening comprehen-
sion for beginner and interme-
diate language learners.
Perhaps the most valuable
takeaway when considering
speech rate variation is the fact
that linguistic perceptions
don’t always match up with
reality. This is a perspective we
often emphasize in our own
work because linguistic stereo-
types can lead to assumptions
about a person’s background.
Recent studies of percep-
tions of U.S. dialects confirm
that, despite variation in speech
rates within regions, people
persist in labeling large regions
of the South as “slow” and the
North and Midwest as “fast.”
Moreover, these evaluations
are also typically associated
with negative stereotypes.
Slow talkers are often assumed
to be less intelligent or compe-
tent than fast talkers, while
very fast talkers can be seen as
less truthful or kindhearted.
There is no inherent connec-
tion between the rate of speech
and levels of intelligence,
truthfulness, or kindness. Lan-
guage use differs for all sorts
of reasons, and differences are
not deficiencies.
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op culture
abounds with
examples of
very fast talkers.
There’s the Judy
Grimes character played by
Kristen Wiig on “Saturday
Night Live,” or that guy from
the 1980s who did commercials
for Micro Machines and FedEx.
Of course, there are also ex-
tremely slow talkers, like the
sloth in “Zootopia” and the car-
toon basset hound Droopy.
Real-life fast talkers are sta-
ples in some professions. Auc-
tioneers and sportscasters are
known for their rapid delivery,
though the slower commentary
in golf shows there is a range
for different sports.
As professors of English
who study linguistic varia-
tions, we know that how fast a
person speaks is a complicated
phenomenon. It depends on a
range of factors, including the
types of words used, the lan-
guage spoken, regional differ-
ences, social variables, and
professional needs.
DIFFERENT COUNTRIES,
DIFFERENT SPEEDS
Speech rate refers to the speed
at which a speaker verbalizes
“connected discourse” – essen-
tially anything more than a
sentence. It is measured by
counting segments of sound
and the pauses in a specific
time frame. Typically, these
segments are counted as syl-
lables. Remember clapping
syllables in elementary school?
SYL-LA-BLES.
Linguists have discovered
that humans vary their speech
rate within sentences across all
languages. For example, most
people slow their speech down
before saying nouns. Research-
ers have also found that lan-
guages have different speech
rates when speakers read aloud.
French, Spanish, and Japanese
were shown to have high aver-
age speech rates, with close to
eight syllables spoken per sec-
ond. German, Vietnamese, and
Mandarin exhibited slower
rates, with about five syllables
per second. English was in the
middle, with an average rate of
6.19 syllables per second.
There is also global varia-
tion within the dialects of a
language. In English, for ex-
ample, one study found that
New Zealanders spoke the
fastest, followed by British
English speakers, then Ameri-
cans and finally Australians.
STEREOTYPES
DON’T HOLD UP
Many people have expecta-
tions and assumptions about
different speech rates within
English dialects. For example,
there’s the often-observed
“drawl” of those living in the
U.S. South. The term drawl
denotes a slower, drawn-out
speaking pace. And, indeed,
some research supports this
perception. One study found
that participants in western
North Carolina spoke more
slowly than participants in
Wisconsin.
Other research has demon-
strated that some Southerners
may speak more slowly only in
certain contexts – for example,
they may pause more often
when reading aloud. And cer-
tain elongated vowels in south-
ern American dialects can also
slow down the speech rate.
This can be heard in the pro-
nunciation of “nice” as some-
thing like “nahhce.”
Some people assume that all
Southerners are slow talkers
who exhibit these features.
This is perhaps due, at least in
part, to the perpetuation of ste-
reotypes and caricatures in
popular media, such as Cletus,
the stereotyped hillbilly from
“The Simpsons.”
But it’s important to recog-
nize that language also varies
within regions, including the
U.S. South. For example, a
study involving North Carolin-
ians found that speakers in west-
ern and central North Carolina
spoke more slowly than those in
the state’s eastern and southern
parts. And some North Carolin-
ians spoke as fast as Ohioans –
suggesting the stereotype of the
slow-talking Southerner doesn’t
always hold up.
AGE, GENDER,
AND OTHER VARIABLES
Sex and gender may also influ-
ence speech rates, although
results have been conflicting
here, too. Some research
shows that men speak faster
than women, while other stud-
ies find no significant differ-
ence in speech rate between
genders.
The demographic variable
that seems to have the most
significant and consistent im-
pact is age. We speak slowly
when we are children, speed up
in adolescence and speak our
fastest in our 40s. Then we
slow down again as we reach
our 50s and 60s.
While geography, gender,
and age may affect speech
rates in certain cases, context
plays a role as well. For ex-
ample, certain professions
use oral formulaic traditions,
meaning there’s a framework
script when performing those
jobs. An average person can
speak about as fast as an auc-
tioneer – 5.3 syllables per
second – when saying some-
thing they’ve said many times
before.
However, auctioneers use cer-
tain patterns of speech that make
it seem like they speak incredi-
bly quickly. They have a few
pauses in speech and repeat the
same words frequently. They
also use unfamiliar phrasings
and rhythms, which makes lis-
teners have to process what was
said long after the auctioneer has
moved on to the next topic. And
auctioneers have a constant rate
of articulation – meaning they
rarely stop talking.
While recognizing differ-
ences in speech rates can help
people to better understand lin-
guistic, cultural and profession-
al identities, it also has techno-
logical and other applications.
Think of how computer scien-
tists must program Alexa and
Siri to both produce and recog-
nize speech at different rates.
Speaking more slowly can also
improve listening comprehen-
sion for beginner and interme-
diate language learners.
Perhaps the most valuable
takeaway when considering
speech rate variation is the fact
that linguistic perceptions
don’t always match up with
reality. This is a perspective we
often emphasize in our own
work because linguistic stereo-
types can lead to assumptions
about a person’s background.
Recent studies of percep-
tions of U.S. dialects confirm
that, despite variation in speech
rates within regions, people
persist in labeling large regions
of the South as “slow” and the
North and Midwest as “fast.”
Moreover, these evaluations
are also typically associated
with negative stereotypes.
Slow talkers are often assumed
to be less intelligent or compe-
tent than fast talkers, while
very fast talkers can be seen as
less truthful or kindhearted.
There is no inherent connec-
tion between the rate of speech
and levels of intelligence,
truthfulness, or kindness. Lan-
guage use differs for all sorts
of reasons, and differences are
not deficiencies.
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SEPTEMBER 25
City First
[email protected]
esigner Kirti
Rathore, one of
the first wom-
en from Ra-
jasthan to spe-
cialize in men?s couture,
showcased her latest collec-
tion recently at Global India
Couture Week, redefining
regal elegance with a contem-
porary touch. Known for her
signature use of pastels,
Rathore has now taken her
artistry a step further by
blending traditional Rajastha-
ni mirror work with modern
Western silhouettes. Her col-
lection seamlessly combined
heritage and innovation?
where pastel sherwanis em-
bodied royalty while western
cuts brought in a fresh, global
appeal.
The runway came alive
with 30 leading models pre-
senting her creations, setting
the stage for a show filled
with grandeur and finesse.
The event opened with Bol-
lywood diva Nitu Chandra,
who stunned in a handcrafted
10 kg lehenga richly embroi-
dered in golden zardosi dabka
work, embodying the majes-
tic beauty of Rajasthan. Actor
Anirudh Dave followed, ex-
uding the aura of a modern-
day maharaja in a velvet
sherwani paired with the
heavily embroidered
Shaan-E-Pehraav.
The finale featured
Bollywood?s Tina Ahuja,
who looked radiant in a
baby pink georgette 56-
Kali anarkali, exquisite-
ly hand-embroidered in
real gold and silver,
giving her the charm of
a true Indian Barbie.
With her star-studded
line-up and breathtak-
ing designs, Kirti
Rathore once again
upheld her label?s es-
sence?The Royalty
from Rajasthan.
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[email protected]
he stage at TEDx-
Youth@TheNew-
townSchool in
Kolkata recently
came alive with powerful voic-
es and transformative ideas as
six remarkable speakers
stepped onto the red dot, in-
cluding two of our proud alum-
ni. The lineup featured: Kh-
waish Sharma, National Rifle
Shooter; Mohul Podder, ama-
teur high-powered rocketry
enthusiast; Rachit Kulshrestha,
motivational speaker and ad-
venture enthusiast; Saji Var-
ghese, Founder & Chief Vi-
sionary Officer of Brown Reed
Agri-Waste Innovations; Sa-
maira Hullur, commercial pilot;
and Vineet Patawari, CEO of
StockEdge and Co-Founder of
ElearnMarkets.
Among the standout voices
was Khwaish Sharma, who has
swiftly risen to become one of
India?s top 10 junior shooters in
the 50m rifle category. Also
competing in the 10m air rifle
discipline, she currently trains
with the prestigious Junior In-
dian Shooting Team. Her un-
wavering discipline, sharp fo-
cus, and consistent perfor-
mances at national-level com-
petitions have made her one of
the most promising young
athletes in Indian shooting
sports.
At TEDxYouth, Khwaish
delivered a deeply moving talk
that transcended the realm of
medals and rankings. She of-
fered an honest glimpse into
the demanding world behind
the sport?the early mornings,
relentless practice, competitive
pressure, emotional challeng-
es, and the countless sacrifices
that often go unseen. More
than anything, her story was a
powerful message about set-
ting ambitious goals and devel-
oping the mindset needed to
pursue them with determina-
tion, no matter how distant
they may seem.
Khwaish encouraged stu-
dents to identify their own
"shooting target"?to find what
drives them and chase it with
purpose and passion. Her jour-
ney served as a compelling re-
minder that greatness isn?t ac-
cidental?it is built, patiently
and persistently, one disci-
plined day at a time. TEDxY-
outh@TheNewtownSchool
wasn?t just an event; it was a
celebration of ideas?and Kh-
waish Sharma?s story embod-
ied that spirit perfectly.
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esigner Kirti
Rathore, one of
the first wom-
en from Ra-
jasthan to spe-
cialize in men?s couture,
showcased her latest collec-
tion recently at Global India
Couture Week, redefining
regal elegance with a contem-
porary touch. Known for her
signature use of pastels,
Rathore has now taken her
artistry a step further by
blending traditional Rajastha-
ni mirror work with modern
Western silhouettes. Her col-
lection seamlessly combined
heritage and innovation?
where pastel sherwanis em-
bodied royalty while western
cuts brought in a fresh, global
appeal.
The runway came alive
with 30 leading models pre-
senting her creations, setting
the stage for a show filled
with grandeur and finesse.
The event opened with Bol-
lywood diva Nitu Chandra,
who stunned in a handcrafted
10 kg lehenga richly embroi-
dered in golden zardosi dabka
work, embodying the majes-
tic beauty of Rajasthan. Actor
Anirudh Dave followed, ex-
uding the aura of a modern-
day maharaja in a velvet
sherwani paired with the
heavily embroidered
Shaan-E-Pehraav.
The finale featured
Bollywood?s Tina Ahuja,
who looked radiant in a
baby pink georgette 56-
Kali anarkali, exquisite-
ly hand-embroidered in
real gold and silver,
giving her the charm of
a true Indian Barbie.
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line-up and breathtak-
ing designs, Kirti
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sence?The Royalty
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Youth@TheNew-
townSchool in
Kolkata recently
came alive with powerful voic-
es and transformative ideas as
six remarkable speakers
stepped onto the red dot, in-
cluding two of our proud alum-
ni. The lineup featured: Kh-
waish Sharma, National Rifle
Shooter; Mohul Podder, ama-
teur high-powered rocketry
enthusiast; Rachit Kulshrestha,
motivational speaker and ad-
venture enthusiast; Saji Var-
ghese, Founder & Chief Vi-
sionary Officer of Brown Reed
Agri-Waste Innovations; Sa-
maira Hullur, commercial pilot;
and Vineet Patawari, CEO of
StockEdge and Co-Founder of
ElearnMarkets.
Among the standout voices
was Khwaish Sharma, who has
swiftly risen to become one of
India?s top 10 junior shooters in
the 50m rifle category. Also
competing in the 10m air rifle
discipline, she currently trains
with the prestigious Junior In-
dian Shooting Team. Her un-
wavering discipline, sharp fo-
cus, and consistent perfor-
mances at national-level com-
petitions have made her one of
the most promising young
athletes in Indian shooting
sports.
At TEDxYouth, Khwaish
delivered a deeply moving talk
that transcended the realm of
medals and rankings. She of-
fered an honest glimpse into
the demanding world behind
the sport?the early mornings,
relentless practice, competitive
pressure, emotional challeng-
es, and the countless sacrifices
that often go unseen. More
than anything, her story was a
powerful message about set-
ting ambitious goals and devel-
oping the mindset needed to
pursue them with determina-
tion, no matter how distant
they may seem.
Khwaish encouraged stu-
dents to identify their own
"shooting target"?to find what
drives them and chase it with
purpose and passion. Her jour-
ney served as a compelling re-
minder that greatness isn?t ac-
cidental?it is built, patiently
and persistently, one disci-
plined day at a time. TEDxY-
outh@TheNewtownSchool
wasn?t just an event; it was a
celebration of ideas?and Kh-
waish Sharma?s story embod-
ied that spirit perfectly.
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ed “Festive Edit
2025” of Shilp-
kaaree opened
on Wednesday
at Jaipur Club’s Banquet Hall.
The three-day exhibition, run-
ning till September 26, was
inaugurated by Director Gen-
eral of Income Tax (Investiga-
tion) IRS Renu Amitabh,
along with prominent guests
including Kamla Poddar,
Chairperson of Kamla Poddar
Group and NIF Global Jaipur,
Mala Khaitan, Dr Toolika
Gupta, Ajeet Saxena, and Su-
dhir Mathur. Meditation ex-
pert Dr Nirmala Sewani began
the event with Vedic chants.
One of the highlights of the
exhibition was the exquisite
jewellery collection by Kamla
Poddar, featuring handcrafted
silver, traditional, and fusion
designs. Her pieces drew spe-
cial praise from visitors, add-
ing an elegant touch to the
showcase of Indian crafts-
manship.
Shilpi Bhargava, founder of
Shilpkaaree, shared that the
exhibition presents a curated
collection of sarees, textiles,
garments, jewellery, and
handicrafts, blending tradi-
tion with sustainability. Crafts
on display include Banarasi,
Patola, Ajrakh, Chikankari,
Kantha, Bhujodi, Madhubani,
and Sindhi embroidery, along
with hand-painted sarees, art
products, and ceramics.
The event also features
workshops on Batik, Eco
Print, and Madhubani, as well
as saree draping sessions. Live
music by Narendra Chaudhary
and Dandiya–Garba perfor-
mances are set to make the
exhibition more engaging for
visitors.
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aims to provide a safe and
supportive environment for
the children of women po-
lice personnel, helping offic-
ers perform their duties with
focus and confidence.
The crèche is equipped
with age-appropriate learn-
ing materials, play equip-
ment, and entertainment fa-
cilities, ensuring proper care,
nutrition, and recreation for
children. This initiative sup-
ports women officers in bal-
ancing professional and fam-
ily responsibilities while
enhancing their efficiency.
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tended by senior officials,
including Additional Com-
missioner of Police (HQ)
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Noida Shakti Mohan
Avasthy, DCP Women Safe-
ty Preeti Yadav, and ADCP
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said, “This crèche will instill
confidence in our women of-
ficers. We remain commit-
ted to the welfare of our per-
sonnel and their families.”
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the children present at the
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dise East Lawn on Wednesday
with chants of Vaishno Maa and
a grand Maha Aarti of Mother
Brahmacharini. MP Manju
Sharma graced the occasion,
adding a distinguished presence
to the celebrations. Women and
girls offered aarti to the nine
forms of Goddess Durga, while
devotional bhajans enthralled
devotees. Around 2,500 resi-
dents danced dandiya to Sana-
tan and Gujarati songs, led by
anchor Ankit Khandelwal’s
captivating voice. The event
promoted Swadeshi and a plas-
tic-free India, featuring contests
for Dandiya Queen, King, Best
Couple, Costume, and Dance,
with strong community partici-
pation and sponsor support.
Arun Pitaliya, Ashok Tambi,
Jayant Sharma, and Punit
Khandelwal were also present.
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ed “Festive Edit
2025” of Shilp-
kaaree opened
on Wednesday
at Jaipur Club’s Banquet Hall.
The three-day exhibition, run-
ning till September 26, was
inaugurated by Director Gen-
eral of Income Tax (Investiga-
tion) IRS Renu Amitabh,
along with prominent guests
including Kamla Poddar,
Chairperson of Kamla Poddar
Group and NIF Global Jaipur,
Mala Khaitan, Dr Toolika
Gupta, Ajeet Saxena, and Su-
dhir Mathur. Meditation ex-
pert Dr Nirmala Sewani began
the event with Vedic chants.
One of the highlights of the
exhibition was the exquisite
jewellery collection by Kamla
Poddar, featuring handcrafted
silver, traditional, and fusion
designs. Her pieces drew spe-
cial praise from visitors, add-
ing an elegant touch to the
showcase of Indian crafts-
manship.
Shilpi Bhargava, founder of
Shilpkaaree, shared that the
exhibition presents a curated
collection of sarees, textiles,
garments, jewellery, and
handicrafts, blending tradi-
tion with sustainability. Crafts
on display include Banarasi,
Patola, Ajrakh, Chikankari,
Kantha, Bhujodi, Madhubani,
and Sindhi embroidery, along
with hand-painted sarees, art
products, and ceramics.
The event also features
workshops on Batik, Eco
Print, and Madhubani, as well
as saree draping sessions. Live
music by Narendra Chaudhary
and Dandiya–Garba perfor-
mances are set to make the
exhibition more engaging for
visitors.
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mi Singh, a modern crèche
was inaugurated at the Sec-
tor-63 police station as part
of the ongoing Mission
Shakti 5.0 campaign on
Wednesday. The facility
aims to provide a safe and
supportive environment for
the children of women po-
lice personnel, helping offic-
ers perform their duties with
focus and confidence.
The crèche is equipped
with age-appropriate learn-
ing materials, play equip-
ment, and entertainment fa-
cilities, ensuring proper care,
nutrition, and recreation for
children. This initiative sup-
ports women officers in bal-
ancing professional and fam-
ily responsibilities while
enhancing their efficiency.
The inauguration was at-
tended by senior officials,
including Additional Com-
missioner of Police (HQ)
Ajay Kumar, DCP Central
Noida Shakti Mohan
Avasthy, DCP Women Safe-
ty Preeti Yadav, and ADCP
Central Noida Shavya Goy-
al. Commissioner Singh
said, “This crèche will instill
confidence in our women of-
ficers. We remain commit-
ted to the welfare of our per-
sonnel and their families.”
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the children present at the
event.
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dise East Lawn on Wednesday
with chants of Vaishno Maa and
a grand Maha Aarti of Mother
Brahmacharini. MP Manju
Sharma graced the occasion,
adding a distinguished presence
to the celebrations. Women and
girls offered aarti to the nine
forms of Goddess Durga, while
devotional bhajans enthralled
devotees. Around 2,500 resi-
dents danced dandiya to Sana-
tan and Gujarati songs, led by
anchor Ankit Khandelwal’s
captivating voice. The event
promoted Swadeshi and a plas-
tic-free India, featuring contests
for Dandiya Queen, King, Best
Couple, Costume, and Dance,
with strong community partici-
pation and sponsor support.
Arun Pitaliya, Ashok Tambi,
Jayant Sharma, and Punit
Khandelwal were also present.
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