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First India Bureau
New Delhi
The Election Commis-
sion of India (ECI) is set
to begin a pan-India Spe-
cial Intensive Revision
(SIR) of the voters? lists
next week, starting with
?10 to 15 states?, includ-
ing those scheduled for
assembly polls in 2026,
officials said on Satur-
day. According to sourc-
es, Assam, Tamil Nadu,
Puducherry, Kerala and
West Bengal are among
the states where the elec-
toral roll cleanup will
commence first ahead of
next year?s elections.
The first phase of SIR
is expected to be an-
nounced by the middle of
next week, officials add-
ed, while the exercise
will be deferred in states
where local body elec-
tions are ongoing or im-
minent, as the poll ma-
chinery there is other-
wise engaged.
SIR in these states will
be carried out in later
phases.
The voters? list revi-
sion has already been
completed in Bihar,
where final electoral roll,
containing nearly 7.42
crore names, was pub-
lished on September 30.
CM SHARMA?S COMMITMENT TO CORRUPTION-FREE GOVERNANCE
State govt initiates
disciplinary action
against 210 officials
in past 18+ months
DURING ITS 20-MONTH TENURE,
THE STATE GOVT HAS SUSPENDED
66 OFFICERS BELONGING TO THE
ALL INDIA SERVICES, THE STATE
SERVICES IN CRIMINAL CASES
First India Bureau
Jaipur
he state govern-
ment has reaf-
firmed its com-
mitment to providing
sensitive, transparent,
and corruption-free gov-
ernance to the public. In
pursuit of this goal, strict
action continues to be
taken against govern-
ment personnel found
guilty of negligence, in-
discipline, or corruption
in the execution of offi-
cial duties.
To uphold discipline
and integrity as the
highest stan-
dards in pub-
lic service,
the state
govern-
ment has initiated disci-
plinary proceedings
against a total of 210 of-
ficials and employees
over the past one and a
half years. Chief Minis-
ter Bhajan Lal Sharma
believes that officers and
employees form the
backbone of the state?s
administrative machin-
ery and play a crucial
role in implementing
welfare schemes at the
grassroots level. During
its 20-month tenure, 6 of-
ficers found guilty in
criminal proceedings
were dismissed from ser-
vice, while lifetime pen-
sion benefits have been
fully withheld for 9 offi-
cers. Govt has also grant-
ed prosecution sanction
against 98 employees.
Under Section 17A,
31 cases have been
resolved in pre-
scribed time.
T
SUNLIT
DEVOTION!
The four-day Chhath Puja festivities began
on Saturday with ?Nahay-Khay?, as devotees
performed rituals in reverence to Sun God.
Devotees offer prayers to Sun God on the occasion of ?Nahay Khay?, the
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PM Narendra Modi on Saturday
extended his heartfelt greetings to
devotees on the occasion of ?Nahay
Khay?, marking beginning of 4-day-
long Chhath puja. PM Modi posted
on X, ?The four-day long Chhath
festival begins with sacred rituals of
bathing and eating. My salutations
and respect to all those observing
fast. This grand festival of our culture
symbolises simplicity and restraint, its
purity and adherence to discipline are
incomparable.? Remembering late
folk singer Sharda Sinha, Modi also
shared famous Chhath songs.
P5
MY SALUTATIONS, RESPECT TO ALL
THOSE OBSERVING FAST: PM MODI
Rohit Sharma and Virat
Kohli turned back the clock
with a masterclass at the
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2 Australian cricketers
allegedly molested in
Indore, accused held
Indore: Two Australian
women cricketers, who
are taking part in the ICC
Women?s Cricket World
Cup, were allegedly
stalked and molested by a
motorcycle-borne man in
Madhya Pradesh?s Indore,
police said on Saturday.
The incident occurred on
Thursday, two days be-
fore Australia?s top of the
table clash against South
Africa in the tournament.
The police stated that
while two cricketers were
stalked, one of them was
allegedly molested by
Aqeel Khan.
Veteran actor Satish
Shah passes away
Mumbai: Veteran actor
Satish Shah, known for
his roles in TV shows like
?Sarabhai Vs Sarabhahi?,
and films such as ?Jaane
Bhi Do
Yaar?,
?Main
Hoon Na?
and more,
has passed
away in
Mumbai on Saturday. He
was 74. As per the report,
the actor was battling kid-
ney-related issues. The
news of demise was con-
firmed by filmmaker
Ashoke Pandit.
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Phase 1 of Pan-India
SIR rolling out soon!
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Alleged CIA plot to assassinate Modi
foiled by Indian and Russian agents
Major reshuffle
of 67 RAS in Raj
IPS Sachin Mittal takes
charge as new Jpr CP
First India Bureau
New Delhi
According to report pub-
lished on the Organiser
website, Indian and Rus-
sian intelligence agencies
have allegedly foiled a
major plot to assassinate
PM Narendra Modi. The
conspiracy was report-
edly being orchestrated
from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
US Special Forces of-
ficer Terence Arwell Jack-
son was found dead under
mysterious circumstances
in a Dhaka hotel on 31 Au-
gust. Geopolitical analysts
speculate that Jackson
was allegedly involved in
planning the attack, which
was neutralised through a
joint intelligence opera-
tion between India and
Russia. Experts claim that
the day Jackson died coin-
cided with a confidential
conversation between
Modi and Putin. The two
leaders reportedly held a
45-minute private discus-
sion in a car following the
SCO Summit in China,
where they had discussed
strategies to counter this
sensitive plot.
Modi had said at an
event, ?Are you applaud-
ing because I went to
China, or because I came
back?? ? a statement
analysts interpret as a
subtle reference to the
life-threatening danger he
had faced.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
DoP has issued transfer
orders for 67 RAS offi-
cers, reshuffling several
key administrative posi-
tions in Raj. Nearly two
dozen SDOs and around
half a dozen ADMs have
been shifted, while 4 pre-
vious transfers have been
cancelled. Dinesh Kumar
Sharma is new Secretary
of RSSB. Mukut Bihari
Jangid Joint Secy in Per-
sonnel K-2 Rules Depart-
ment. Gajendra Singh
Rathore is Secy of Board
of Secondary Education.
Dr Bhagchand Badhal is
Addl JDA Commissioner.
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CIA has been accused
of attempting to create
political instability in
South Asia, of plotting
to undermine India’s
growing influence by
targeting PM Modi
New Delhi
The Election Commis-
sion of India (ECI) is set
to begin a pan-India Spe-
cial Intensive Revision
(SIR) of the voters? lists
next week, starting with
?10 to 15 states?, includ-
ing those scheduled for
assembly polls in 2026,
officials said on Satur-
day. According to sourc-
es, Assam, Tamil Nadu,
Puducherry, Kerala and
West Bengal are among
the states where the elec-
toral roll cleanup will
commence first ahead of
next year?s elections.
The first phase of SIR
is expected to be an-
nounced by the middle of
next week, officials add-
ed, while the exercise
will be deferred in states
where local body elec-
tions are ongoing or im-
minent, as the poll ma-
chinery there is other-
wise engaged.
SIR in these states will
be carried out in later
phases.
The voters? list revi-
sion has already been
completed in Bihar,
where final electoral roll,
containing nearly 7.42
crore names, was pub-
lished on September 30.
CM SHARMA?S COMMITMENT TO CORRUPTION-FREE GOVERNANCE
State govt initiates
disciplinary action
against 210 officials
in past 18+ months
DURING ITS 20-MONTH TENURE,
THE STATE GOVT HAS SUSPENDED
66 OFFICERS BELONGING TO THE
ALL INDIA SERVICES, THE STATE
SERVICES IN CRIMINAL CASES
First India Bureau
Jaipur
he state govern-
ment has reaf-
firmed its com-
mitment to providing
sensitive, transparent,
and corruption-free gov-
ernance to the public. In
pursuit of this goal, strict
action continues to be
taken against govern-
ment personnel found
guilty of negligence, in-
discipline, or corruption
in the execution of offi-
cial duties.
To uphold discipline
and integrity as the
highest stan-
dards in pub-
lic service,
the state
govern-
ment has initiated disci-
plinary proceedings
against a total of 210 of-
ficials and employees
over the past one and a
half years. Chief Minis-
ter Bhajan Lal Sharma
believes that officers and
employees form the
backbone of the state?s
administrative machin-
ery and play a crucial
role in implementing
welfare schemes at the
grassroots level. During
its 20-month tenure, 6 of-
ficers found guilty in
criminal proceedings
were dismissed from ser-
vice, while lifetime pen-
sion benefits have been
fully withheld for 9 offi-
cers. Govt has also grant-
ed prosecution sanction
against 98 employees.
Under Section 17A,
31 cases have been
resolved in pre-
scribed time.
T
SUNLIT
DEVOTION!
The four-day Chhath Puja festivities began
on Saturday with ?Nahay-Khay?, as devotees
performed rituals in reverence to Sun God.
Devotees offer prayers to Sun God on the occasion of ?Nahay Khay?, the
?UVWGD\RI&KKDWK3XMDIHVWLYDODW'LJKD*KDWLQ3DWQDRQ6DWXUGD\
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day of the four-day-
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PM Narendra Modi on Saturday
extended his heartfelt greetings to
devotees on the occasion of ?Nahay
Khay?, marking beginning of 4-day-
long Chhath puja. PM Modi posted
on X, ?The four-day long Chhath
festival begins with sacred rituals of
bathing and eating. My salutations
and respect to all those observing
fast. This grand festival of our culture
symbolises simplicity and restraint, its
purity and adherence to discipline are
incomparable.? Remembering late
folk singer Sharda Sinha, Modi also
shared famous Chhath songs.
P5
MY SALUTATIONS, RESPECT TO ALL
THOSE OBSERVING FAST: PM MODI
Rohit Sharma and Virat
Kohli turned back the clock
with a masterclass at the
6\GQH\&ULFNHW*URXQGDV
India secured a nine-wicket
YLFWRU\LQWKLUG2',DJDLQVW
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P7
IN BRIEF
2 Australian cricketers
allegedly molested in
Indore, accused held
Indore: Two Australian
women cricketers, who
are taking part in the ICC
Women?s Cricket World
Cup, were allegedly
stalked and molested by a
motorcycle-borne man in
Madhya Pradesh?s Indore,
police said on Saturday.
The incident occurred on
Thursday, two days be-
fore Australia?s top of the
table clash against South
Africa in the tournament.
The police stated that
while two cricketers were
stalked, one of them was
allegedly molested by
Aqeel Khan.
Veteran actor Satish
Shah passes away
Mumbai: Veteran actor
Satish Shah, known for
his roles in TV shows like
?Sarabhai Vs Sarabhahi?,
and films such as ?Jaane
Bhi Do
Yaar?,
?Main
Hoon Na?
and more,
has passed
away in
Mumbai on Saturday. He
was 74. As per the report,
the actor was battling kid-
ney-related issues. The
news of demise was con-
firmed by filmmaker
Ashoke Pandit.
VINTAGE DUO
Phase 1 of Pan-India
SIR rolling out soon!
&(&*\DQHVK.XPDU(&V6XNKELU6LQJK6DQGKXDQG9LYHN-RVKL
(&,WREHJLQDOO,QGLDYRWHUOLVW
revision in 10?15 states next week Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, WB,
3XGXFKHUU\DPRQJWKHVWVWDWHV
Alleged CIA plot to assassinate Modi
foiled by Indian and Russian agents
Major reshuffle
of 67 RAS in Raj
IPS Sachin Mittal takes
charge as new Jpr CP
First India Bureau
New Delhi
According to report pub-
lished on the Organiser
website, Indian and Rus-
sian intelligence agencies
have allegedly foiled a
major plot to assassinate
PM Narendra Modi. The
conspiracy was report-
edly being orchestrated
from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
US Special Forces of-
ficer Terence Arwell Jack-
son was found dead under
mysterious circumstances
in a Dhaka hotel on 31 Au-
gust. Geopolitical analysts
speculate that Jackson
was allegedly involved in
planning the attack, which
was neutralised through a
joint intelligence opera-
tion between India and
Russia. Experts claim that
the day Jackson died coin-
cided with a confidential
conversation between
Modi and Putin. The two
leaders reportedly held a
45-minute private discus-
sion in a car following the
SCO Summit in China,
where they had discussed
strategies to counter this
sensitive plot.
Modi had said at an
event, ?Are you applaud-
ing because I went to
China, or because I came
back?? ? a statement
analysts interpret as a
subtle reference to the
life-threatening danger he
had faced.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
DoP has issued transfer
orders for 67 RAS offi-
cers, reshuffling several
key administrative posi-
tions in Raj. Nearly two
dozen SDOs and around
half a dozen ADMs have
been shifted, while 4 pre-
vious transfers have been
cancelled. Dinesh Kumar
Sharma is new Secretary
of RSSB. Mukut Bihari
Jangid Joint Secy in Per-
sonnel K-2 Rules Depart-
ment. Gajendra Singh
Rathore is Secy of Board
of Secondary Education.
Dr Bhagchand Badhal is
Addl JDA Commissioner.
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of attempting to create
political instability in
South Asia, of plotting
to undermine India’s
growing influence by
targeting PM Modi
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Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan: Rajasthan Cong
faces lobbying pressure in district picks
The Congress Party’s Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan is
underway in Raj under the Udaipur Declaration, which
mandates that 50% of district presidents be under 50.
Amid the process, reports of lobbying and attempts to
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appealing to the party high command in Delhi. Reports
also suggest senior leaders attempted to pass resolu-
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on KC Venugopal and Rahul Gandhi, with party workers
hoping for an impartial selection of district presidents.
Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants project under
fire: Engineers suspended for mismanagement
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completed within 13 months in 2021–23. The commit-
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three engineers — Satish Gupta, Deepak Singhal, and
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Cheerleaders back
amid controversy
Cheerleaders made a
surprise appearance at
the Rajasthan Cricket
Association Academy
Ground in Jaipur during
a cricket match, organ-
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at Sawai Mansingh
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sparked fresh debate
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mission was obtained.
Closure in RCA
‘secret email’ case
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rounding a ‘secret email’
in the Rajasthan Cricket
Association (RCA) has
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end to the matter.
WEATHER CHANGE AHEAD
Moderate to heavy rain likely in southeastern parts of Raj on Oct 27-28
First India Bureau
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new western
disturbance is
expected to be-
come active in northeast-
ern India starting today.
The weather will change
due to the low pressure
system formed in the Bay
of Bengal and the Arabian
Sea. Moderate to heavy
rain with thunder and
lightning is expected in
the southern and eastern
parts till October 29. The
maximum impact would
be on October 27 and 28.
Moderate to heavy rain
accompanied by thunder-
storms is expected in
parts of Udaipur, Kota,
Ajmer, Jodhpur and Jai-
pur divisions today and
tomorrow. Isolated heavy
rainfall is likely in Kota,
Udaipur divisions and
surrounding districts.
Light to moderate rain
with thunderstorms will
continue over southeast-
ern parts on October 28-
29. Meanwhile, the me-
teorological department
has issued an alert for
storm and rain in nine
districts of the state with
major change in the
weather from tomorrow.
Sikar recorded a mini-
mum temperature of 13
degrees Celsius while
Dausa recorded 13.7 de-
grees Celsius. Tempera-
tures dropped in Karauli,
Jalore and Sriganga-
nagar.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
A tragic accident at
Manglam Ananda Town-
ship in Jaipur’s Muhana
area claimed the life of a
visiting woman from
Mumbai on Saturday.
Seema Sharma, who had
come to attend her sister-
in-law’s Kua Pujan cer-
emony, fell from the
rooftop of a 12-storey
building around 1:30 pm
& died on the spot. Po-
lice are investigating
whether the fall was ac-
cidental, a suicide, or
involved foul play.
CCTV footage is being
reviewed, & family
members and security
personnel are being
questioned.
The incident has raised
concerns about security
at the township, which
houses around 5,000 res-
idents across 26–27 tow-
ers but reportedly em-
ploys only 15 guards.
Shivendra Parmar
-DLSXU
In a high-level meeting at
Rajasthan Police Head-
quarters on Saturday,
DGP Rajeev Kumar
Sharma directed strict ac-
tion against organized
criminal gangs in the
state. The meeting, at-
tended by senior police
officers, including range
IGs, district superinten-
dents, and Jaipur Police
Commissioner Sachin
Mittal, focused on iden-
tifying active gangs and
implementing decisive
legal & operational mea-
sures. Sharma empha-
sized targeting entire
criminal networks in-
volved in extortion, in-
timidation, shootings,
and murders, not just in-
dividual offenders. He
instructed officers to use
modern technology
alongside traditional po-
licing, seize gang assets,
and act against those as-
sisting or promoting
gangs on social media.
Pending cases of shoot-
ings, murders, and
threats were reviewed,
with special campaigns
ordered to apprehend ab-
sconding offenders.
The meeting conclud-
ed with a 15-minute Pow-
erPoint presentation re-
viewing the latest statis-
tics related to gang wars,
threats, extortion, and
organized criminal activi-
ties across all districts.
First India Bureau
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Unidentified miscreants
looted Rs 27.66 lakh
from a Punjab National
Bank ATM at Cheda
Chowk in Chopanki, Bhi-
wadi. According to po-
lice, four to five assail-
ants used a gas cutter to
break open the ATM be-
fore fleeing with the cash.
Chopanki SHO Nath-
ulal Meena said that po-
lice received info around
9:28 am that thieves had
stolen an ATM. When the
team reached the spot,
they found the ATM gate
lifted about one to one-
and-a-half feet. On check-
ing inside, it was discov-
ered that the thieves had
used a gas cutter to re-
move the cash tray from
the machine. Subsequent-
ly, CCTV footage was
obtained from the bank
management. The footage
revealed that around 4:52
am, a vehicle stopped
near the ATM, and four to
five men got down, broke
open the shutter, and took
away the cash tray.
Following the inci-
dent, police and the Fo-
rensic Science Labora-
tory team began their
investigation.Police are
examining CCTV foot-
age from the ATM booth
and nearby areas to
identify the culprits.
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Indian Police Service of-
ficer Sachin Mittal, from
the 1996 batch, assumed
charge as the Commis-
sioner of Police, Jaipur,
on Saturday. The outgo-
ing Commissioner, Biju
George Joseph, formally
handed over the respon-
sibilities to him.
After taking charge,
Mittal outlined his priori-
ties, stating that he would
focus on strengthening
police operations and en-
suring effective resolu-
tion of public grievances
at the police station level.
He emphasized the
prompt handling of emer-
gency cases through hel-
plines 100 or 112, main-
taining law and order,
controlling crime, and
ensuring smooth traffic
management. He further
stressed that cases involv-
ing vulnerable individu-
als and victims would be
addressed with sensitivity
and prompt action.
Mittal held a meeting
with officers of the Police
Commissionerate to dis-
cuss operational priorities
Meanwhile, Rahul Prakash
took charge as Special
Commissioner of Police
(Operations), Jaipur, after
being transferred from the
post of IG, Jaipur Range.
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Jaisalmer bus
fire tragedy toll
touches 27
High-tension
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of migratory birds
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is the new Udaipur
Airport Director
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The death toll in the Jais-
almer bus fire tragedy
has risen to 27 after an-
other passenger suc-
cumbed to injuries dur-
ing treatment. Iqbal, a
resident of Gangana, died
while undergoing treat-
ment in the burn unit of
MGH Hospital, Jodhpur.
Hospital Superinten-
dent Dr. Fateh Singh Bha-
ti confirmed the develop-
ment, adding that four
other injured passengers
are still receiving treat-
ment. The incident oc-
curred on Oct 14 when an
air-conditioned passenger
bus caught fire on the
Jaisalmer–Jodhpur high-
way. Twenty people were
charred to death on the
spot, while several others
sustained severe burns.
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In Jaisalmer’s Lathi re-
gion, several migratory
birds have died due to
electrocution from high-
tension power lines,
sparking outrage among
wildlife enthusiasts.
Five days ago, four
Demoiselle cranes were
electrocuted in Degaray
Oran; three died instant-
ly, and one later suc-
cumbed at the Lathi For-
est Department office
after reportedly not re-
ceiving timely treat-
ment. Additionally, a
Tawny Eagle was also
electrocuted in the area.
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Sawar Mal Singaria has
been appointed as the new
Director of Maharana
Pratap Airport, Udaipur,
replacing Yogesh
Nagaich,
who moves
to Raipur
Airport. Sin-
garia, an
MNIT Jaipur
alumnus with a master’s
from ENAC, France, has
nearly 25 years of experi-
ence in aircraft operations,
air traffic management, &
airport leadership. He pre-
viously served as Director
at Bathinda & Bikaner
airports. His appointment
is expected to enhance in-
fra, passenger services,
operational efficiency, &
regional connectivity at
Udaipur Airport.
Woman dies after falling from
rooftop in Manglam Ananda in Jpr
DGP Sharma directs action on
gangsters, cyber supporters
High-level meeting at police HQ
Gas Cutter Gang Strikes
`27.66 lakh looted from
PNB ATM in Bhiwadi
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News
Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan: Rajasthan Cong
faces lobbying pressure in district picks
The Congress Party’s Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan is
underway in Raj under the Udaipur Declaration, which
mandates that 50% of district presidents be under 50.
Amid the process, reports of lobbying and attempts to
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appealing to the party high command in Delhi. Reports
also suggest senior leaders attempted to pass resolu-
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on KC Venugopal and Rahul Gandhi, with party workers
hoping for an impartial selection of district presidents.
Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants project under
fire: Engineers suspended for mismanagement
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Cheerleaders back
amid controversy
Cheerleaders made a
surprise appearance at
the Rajasthan Cricket
Association Academy
Ground in Jaipur during
a cricket match, organ-
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that had rented the
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mission was obtained.
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rounding a ‘secret email’
in the Rajasthan Cricket
Association (RCA) has
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end to the matter.
WEATHER CHANGE AHEAD
Moderate to heavy rain likely in southeastern parts of Raj on Oct 27-28
First India Bureau
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new western
disturbance is
expected to be-
come active in northeast-
ern India starting today.
The weather will change
due to the low pressure
system formed in the Bay
of Bengal and the Arabian
Sea. Moderate to heavy
rain with thunder and
lightning is expected in
the southern and eastern
parts till October 29. The
maximum impact would
be on October 27 and 28.
Moderate to heavy rain
accompanied by thunder-
storms is expected in
parts of Udaipur, Kota,
Ajmer, Jodhpur and Jai-
pur divisions today and
tomorrow. Isolated heavy
rainfall is likely in Kota,
Udaipur divisions and
surrounding districts.
Light to moderate rain
with thunderstorms will
continue over southeast-
ern parts on October 28-
29. Meanwhile, the me-
teorological department
has issued an alert for
storm and rain in nine
districts of the state with
major change in the
weather from tomorrow.
Sikar recorded a mini-
mum temperature of 13
degrees Celsius while
Dausa recorded 13.7 de-
grees Celsius. Tempera-
tures dropped in Karauli,
Jalore and Sriganga-
nagar.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
A tragic accident at
Manglam Ananda Town-
ship in Jaipur’s Muhana
area claimed the life of a
visiting woman from
Mumbai on Saturday.
Seema Sharma, who had
come to attend her sister-
in-law’s Kua Pujan cer-
emony, fell from the
rooftop of a 12-storey
building around 1:30 pm
& died on the spot. Po-
lice are investigating
whether the fall was ac-
cidental, a suicide, or
involved foul play.
CCTV footage is being
reviewed, & family
members and security
personnel are being
questioned.
The incident has raised
concerns about security
at the township, which
houses around 5,000 res-
idents across 26–27 tow-
ers but reportedly em-
ploys only 15 guards.
Shivendra Parmar
-DLSXU
In a high-level meeting at
Rajasthan Police Head-
quarters on Saturday,
DGP Rajeev Kumar
Sharma directed strict ac-
tion against organized
criminal gangs in the
state. The meeting, at-
tended by senior police
officers, including range
IGs, district superinten-
dents, and Jaipur Police
Commissioner Sachin
Mittal, focused on iden-
tifying active gangs and
implementing decisive
legal & operational mea-
sures. Sharma empha-
sized targeting entire
criminal networks in-
volved in extortion, in-
timidation, shootings,
and murders, not just in-
dividual offenders. He
instructed officers to use
modern technology
alongside traditional po-
licing, seize gang assets,
and act against those as-
sisting or promoting
gangs on social media.
Pending cases of shoot-
ings, murders, and
threats were reviewed,
with special campaigns
ordered to apprehend ab-
sconding offenders.
The meeting conclud-
ed with a 15-minute Pow-
erPoint presentation re-
viewing the latest statis-
tics related to gang wars,
threats, extortion, and
organized criminal activi-
ties across all districts.
First India Bureau
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Unidentified miscreants
looted Rs 27.66 lakh
from a Punjab National
Bank ATM at Cheda
Chowk in Chopanki, Bhi-
wadi. According to po-
lice, four to five assail-
ants used a gas cutter to
break open the ATM be-
fore fleeing with the cash.
Chopanki SHO Nath-
ulal Meena said that po-
lice received info around
9:28 am that thieves had
stolen an ATM. When the
team reached the spot,
they found the ATM gate
lifted about one to one-
and-a-half feet. On check-
ing inside, it was discov-
ered that the thieves had
used a gas cutter to re-
move the cash tray from
the machine. Subsequent-
ly, CCTV footage was
obtained from the bank
management. The footage
revealed that around 4:52
am, a vehicle stopped
near the ATM, and four to
five men got down, broke
open the shutter, and took
away the cash tray.
Following the inci-
dent, police and the Fo-
rensic Science Labora-
tory team began their
investigation.Police are
examining CCTV foot-
age from the ATM booth
and nearby areas to
identify the culprits.
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Indian Police Service of-
ficer Sachin Mittal, from
the 1996 batch, assumed
charge as the Commis-
sioner of Police, Jaipur,
on Saturday. The outgo-
ing Commissioner, Biju
George Joseph, formally
handed over the respon-
sibilities to him.
After taking charge,
Mittal outlined his priori-
ties, stating that he would
focus on strengthening
police operations and en-
suring effective resolu-
tion of public grievances
at the police station level.
He emphasized the
prompt handling of emer-
gency cases through hel-
plines 100 or 112, main-
taining law and order,
controlling crime, and
ensuring smooth traffic
management. He further
stressed that cases involv-
ing vulnerable individu-
als and victims would be
addressed with sensitivity
and prompt action.
Mittal held a meeting
with officers of the Police
Commissionerate to dis-
cuss operational priorities
Meanwhile, Rahul Prakash
took charge as Special
Commissioner of Police
(Operations), Jaipur, after
being transferred from the
post of IG, Jaipur Range.
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Jaisalmer bus
fire tragedy toll
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High-tension
wires claim lives
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Sawar Mal Singaria
is the new Udaipur
Airport Director
First India Bureau
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The death toll in the Jais-
almer bus fire tragedy
has risen to 27 after an-
other passenger suc-
cumbed to injuries dur-
ing treatment. Iqbal, a
resident of Gangana, died
while undergoing treat-
ment in the burn unit of
MGH Hospital, Jodhpur.
Hospital Superinten-
dent Dr. Fateh Singh Bha-
ti confirmed the develop-
ment, adding that four
other injured passengers
are still receiving treat-
ment. The incident oc-
curred on Oct 14 when an
air-conditioned passenger
bus caught fire on the
Jaisalmer–Jodhpur high-
way. Twenty people were
charred to death on the
spot, while several others
sustained severe burns.
First India Bureau
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In Jaisalmer’s Lathi re-
gion, several migratory
birds have died due to
electrocution from high-
tension power lines,
sparking outrage among
wildlife enthusiasts.
Five days ago, four
Demoiselle cranes were
electrocuted in Degaray
Oran; three died instant-
ly, and one later suc-
cumbed at the Lathi For-
est Department office
after reportedly not re-
ceiving timely treat-
ment. Additionally, a
Tawny Eagle was also
electrocuted in the area.
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Sawar Mal Singaria has
been appointed as the new
Director of Maharana
Pratap Airport, Udaipur,
replacing Yogesh
Nagaich,
who moves
to Raipur
Airport. Sin-
garia, an
MNIT Jaipur
alumnus with a master’s
from ENAC, France, has
nearly 25 years of experi-
ence in aircraft operations,
air traffic management, &
airport leadership. He pre-
viously served as Director
at Bathinda & Bikaner
airports. His appointment
is expected to enhance in-
fra, passenger services,
operational efficiency, &
regional connectivity at
Udaipur Airport.
Woman dies after falling from
rooftop in Manglam Ananda in Jpr
DGP Sharma directs action on
gangsters, cyber supporters
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NATION-BUILDINGIN IN FOCUS
Raj Assembly to celebrate country’s
progress under ‘Amrit Kaal’ theme
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
he Rajasthan
Assembly is
set to host a se-
ries of programmes in
the coming days under
the banner of “Amrit
Kaal,” celebrating In-
dia’s journey towards
progress and nation-
building. These events
will encompass semi-
nars, interactive ses-
sions, and other cultural
and educational activi-
ties, all designed around
the twin themes of na-
tionalism and a devel-
oped India.
Speaker Vasudev De-
vanani has provided de-
tailed instructions to of-
ficials to ensure that the
programmes are con-
ducted smoothly and ef-
fectively. A dedicated
team, led by Assembly
Secretary Bharat Bhush-
an, is coordinating the
planning and execution,
overseeing every aspect
from scheduling to con-
tent curation.
The initiatives aim not
only to commemorate
the achievements of the
state and nation but also
to engage legislators, of-
ficials, and the public in
discussions on develop-
ment, governance, and
civic responsibility. The
Assembly hopes to fos-
ter a deeper understand-
ing of India’s growth
while highlighting the
values of patriotism and
community service.
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Rajasthan–MP face-off over
Chambal river water sharing
First India Bureau
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Tensions have escalated
between Rajasthan and
Madhya Pradesh over the
allocation of water from
the Chambal River. After
originating in Madhya
Pradesh, the river flows
into Rajasthan via the
Hadoti region, supplying
both states with much-
needed water.
Madhya Pradesh has
raised objections, claim-
ing that while it was re-
quested to release 3,900
cusecs, it provided only
2,680 cusecs.
Rajasthan, however,
argues that the shared
inspections determined
certain canal repairs,
but the necessary budg-
et for these works was
not received from Mad-
hya Pradesh.
In an effort to resolve
the matter, the chief engi-
neers of both states are
scheduled to meet on 28
October to discuss and
negotiate the water-shar-
ing arrangement.
Water row escalates ahead of key Oct 28 meet
FILE
30k troops to join massive
‘Mahagujaraj’ exercise
Diphtheria cases
on the rise in
Phalodi; Health
dept on alert
Suryaveer Singh Tanwar
-DLVDOPHU
In a major display of
joint military prepared-
ness, India is set to con-
duct its largest-ever tri-
service exercise, code-
named ‘Mahagujaraj’,
along the India-Pakistan
border in the Thar Desert.
The high-intensity drill
involving the Indian
Army, the Indian Air
Force and the Indian
Navy will showcase inte-
grated combat capability
from October 30 for a
period of 13 days.
Around 30,000 per-
sonnel will participate
in the exercise which
will stretch from Jais-
almer in Rajasthan to
Sir Creek region in Gu-
jarat, simulating real
battlefield conditions.
The exercise will fea-
ture advanced trials of
drones, missile systems
and electronic warfare
technologies.
The exercise will also
focus on the use of Dhruv
helicopters, missile sys-
tems and advanced
weapon platforms.
Officials said the focus
this time will be on coun-
ter-drone operations and
communication jamming
systems. The IAF will
demonstrate precision
strikes and multi-domain
operations, the Indian
Army will display its de-
sert warfare capability
while the Indian Navy
will test air-sea coordina-
tion & mission readiness.
The exercise comes
amid heightened border
vigilance following Op-
eration Sindoor, making
the drills strategically
significant. During the
exercise, changes in
commercial flight routes
over certain areas are
likely for safety reasons.
FILE
Census pre-test begins Nov 10 in three Rajasthan districts
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
The pre-test or prelimi-
nary phase of the upcom-
ing national census will
be conducted in Dungar-
pur, Jaipur’s Vidhyadhar
Nagar Zone, and Barmer
from November 10 to 30.
Training for this phase
has already begun at the
Census Directorate lo-
cated in Jhalana Doongri,
Jaipur. The exercise will
involve house listing and
enumeration, with citi-
zens also given the op-
tion of self-enumeration
between Nov 1 and 7.
For the first time, the
census will include a
question about the type
of grains consumed by
households. However,
questions related to bank
or Jan Dhan accounts
have been removed.
Census Director IAS
Bishnucharan Malik stat-
ed that the initial stage
begins with a pre-test,
also referred to as a trial
or pilot phase. This phase
is being conducted in
Barmer, Dungarpur, and
Jaipur Municipal Corpo-
ration’s Vidhyadhar Na-
gar Zone. Training ses-
sions for master trainers
and field trainers have
already started and will
continue for six days in
two batches. After com-
pletion, these trainers will
provide training at the
tehsil level to municipal
commissioners, supervi-
sors, & other staff.
District collectors will
act as principal census of-
ficers for their respective
districts. Accordingly, the
collectors of Dungarpur
and Jaipur Heritage Mu-
nicipal Corporation have
been designated as prin-
cipal census officers for
the pre-test phase. The
first phase of the census
will involve house listing
and enumeration, fol-
lowed by the second
phase, which will cover
population enumeration.
Rathore hails PM’s leadership
for corruption-free growth
CE Narendra Ajmera suspended
over Ajmer ‘Seven Wonders’ case
First India Bureau
)DWHKSXU
India’s progress under
PM Narendra Modi is
based on honesty, devel-
opment and self-reli-
ance, not corruption,
BJP’s Rajasthan presi-
dent Madan Rathore
said on Saturday.
Addressing a massive
public meeting in
Fatehpur, he said that
since 2014, the Modi
government has taken
historic steps towards a
corruption-free admin-
istration, restoring pub-
lic faith in governance.
Rathore said that be-
fore 2014, the country
was plagued by scams
such as 2G, coal, Bo-
fors, fodder and subma-
rine scams, which made
daily headlines.
He said that the gov-
ernment has eliminated
middlemen, ensuring
that benefits reach citi-
zens directly. Citing
tax reforms, he said the
introduction of the sin-
gle Goods and Services
Tax system replaced 36
different levies that
brought relief to trad-
ers and transparency to
the economy.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Department of Local
Self Governence has sus-
pended Chief Engineer
Narendra Ajmera on the
directions of UDH Min-
ister Jhabar Singh Khar-
ra. Ajmera, who served
as Additional Chief En-
gineer in Ajmer Smart
City Limited during the
construction of the ‘Sev-
en Wonders’ project
near Ana Sagar Lake,
faced action over irregu-
larities and violation of
environmental norms.
The National Green Tri-
bunal (NGT) had de-
clared the construction
as being within the
lake’s wetland area, a de-
cision later upheld by the
Supreme Court.
5DMDVWKDQ%-3SUHVLGHQW0DGDQ5DWKRUHDGGUHVVLQJWKHSXEOLF
JDWKHULQJLQ)DWHKSXU6LNDURQ6DWXUGD\
Khandelwal hails
Indian women’s
Kabaddi team’s
‘Golden’ win
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Jaipur Olympic Associa-
tion President Giriraj
Khandelwal has extend-
ed his congratulations to
the Indian women’s
kabaddi
team, in-
cluding Ra-
jasthan’s
Krishna
(Ratansara),
for winning the gold
medal at the International
Kabaddi Championship
held in Bahrain. Khan-
delwal said that defeating
a strong team like Iran to
claim the gold medal was
a remarkable display of
courage, discipline, and
dedication by the na-
tion’s women athletes.
He added that Krishna
has brought pride not
only to Rajasthan but to
the entire country. He
further stated that the
success was made pos-
sible under the inspira-
tional leadership of Ra-
jasthan Olympic Asso-
ciation and Rajasthan
Kabaddi Association
President Tejasvi Gehlot.
Under his leadership, the
Indian team travelled to
Bahrain and achieved
this historic victory.
First India Bureau
-RGKSXU
A growing threat of diph-
theria, a highly conta-
gious and potentially fa-
tal disease known locally
as galghontu, has been
reported among children
in Phalodi. Symptoms of
the infection have been
detected in six children,
while one has been ad-
mitted to Umaid Hospital
in Jodhpur for treatment.
The main symptoms
include throat pain,
swelling, difficulty in
breathing, high fever,
cough, and lumps in the
neck. Chief Medical and
Health Officer Dr Pratap
Singh Bhati has advised
parents to ensure their
children are fully vacci-
nated. He confirmed that
anti-diphtheria serum in-
jections are available at
the district hospitals.
Rajasthan Assembly
will host a series of
“Amrit Kaal” events
celebrating India’s
progress and nation-
building. The events
will include seminars
and cultural activities
focusing on civic
responsibility and
nationalism
The first phase of the
census will involve
house listing and
enumeration,
followed by the
second phase, which
will cover population
enumeration
Raj Assembly to celebrate country’s
progress under ‘Amrit Kaal’ theme
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
he Rajasthan
Assembly is
set to host a se-
ries of programmes in
the coming days under
the banner of “Amrit
Kaal,” celebrating In-
dia’s journey towards
progress and nation-
building. These events
will encompass semi-
nars, interactive ses-
sions, and other cultural
and educational activi-
ties, all designed around
the twin themes of na-
tionalism and a devel-
oped India.
Speaker Vasudev De-
vanani has provided de-
tailed instructions to of-
ficials to ensure that the
programmes are con-
ducted smoothly and ef-
fectively. A dedicated
team, led by Assembly
Secretary Bharat Bhush-
an, is coordinating the
planning and execution,
overseeing every aspect
from scheduling to con-
tent curation.
The initiatives aim not
only to commemorate
the achievements of the
state and nation but also
to engage legislators, of-
ficials, and the public in
discussions on develop-
ment, governance, and
civic responsibility. The
Assembly hopes to fos-
ter a deeper understand-
ing of India’s growth
while highlighting the
values of patriotism and
community service.
FILE
T
RAJASTHAN 03
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Sunday | October 26, 2025
Rajasthan–MP face-off over
Chambal river water sharing
First India Bureau
.RWD
Tensions have escalated
between Rajasthan and
Madhya Pradesh over the
allocation of water from
the Chambal River. After
originating in Madhya
Pradesh, the river flows
into Rajasthan via the
Hadoti region, supplying
both states with much-
needed water.
Madhya Pradesh has
raised objections, claim-
ing that while it was re-
quested to release 3,900
cusecs, it provided only
2,680 cusecs.
Rajasthan, however,
argues that the shared
inspections determined
certain canal repairs,
but the necessary budg-
et for these works was
not received from Mad-
hya Pradesh.
In an effort to resolve
the matter, the chief engi-
neers of both states are
scheduled to meet on 28
October to discuss and
negotiate the water-shar-
ing arrangement.
Water row escalates ahead of key Oct 28 meet
FILE
30k troops to join massive
‘Mahagujaraj’ exercise
Diphtheria cases
on the rise in
Phalodi; Health
dept on alert
Suryaveer Singh Tanwar
-DLVDOPHU
In a major display of
joint military prepared-
ness, India is set to con-
duct its largest-ever tri-
service exercise, code-
named ‘Mahagujaraj’,
along the India-Pakistan
border in the Thar Desert.
The high-intensity drill
involving the Indian
Army, the Indian Air
Force and the Indian
Navy will showcase inte-
grated combat capability
from October 30 for a
period of 13 days.
Around 30,000 per-
sonnel will participate
in the exercise which
will stretch from Jais-
almer in Rajasthan to
Sir Creek region in Gu-
jarat, simulating real
battlefield conditions.
The exercise will fea-
ture advanced trials of
drones, missile systems
and electronic warfare
technologies.
The exercise will also
focus on the use of Dhruv
helicopters, missile sys-
tems and advanced
weapon platforms.
Officials said the focus
this time will be on coun-
ter-drone operations and
communication jamming
systems. The IAF will
demonstrate precision
strikes and multi-domain
operations, the Indian
Army will display its de-
sert warfare capability
while the Indian Navy
will test air-sea coordina-
tion & mission readiness.
The exercise comes
amid heightened border
vigilance following Op-
eration Sindoor, making
the drills strategically
significant. During the
exercise, changes in
commercial flight routes
over certain areas are
likely for safety reasons.
FILE
Census pre-test begins Nov 10 in three Rajasthan districts
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
The pre-test or prelimi-
nary phase of the upcom-
ing national census will
be conducted in Dungar-
pur, Jaipur’s Vidhyadhar
Nagar Zone, and Barmer
from November 10 to 30.
Training for this phase
has already begun at the
Census Directorate lo-
cated in Jhalana Doongri,
Jaipur. The exercise will
involve house listing and
enumeration, with citi-
zens also given the op-
tion of self-enumeration
between Nov 1 and 7.
For the first time, the
census will include a
question about the type
of grains consumed by
households. However,
questions related to bank
or Jan Dhan accounts
have been removed.
Census Director IAS
Bishnucharan Malik stat-
ed that the initial stage
begins with a pre-test,
also referred to as a trial
or pilot phase. This phase
is being conducted in
Barmer, Dungarpur, and
Jaipur Municipal Corpo-
ration’s Vidhyadhar Na-
gar Zone. Training ses-
sions for master trainers
and field trainers have
already started and will
continue for six days in
two batches. After com-
pletion, these trainers will
provide training at the
tehsil level to municipal
commissioners, supervi-
sors, & other staff.
District collectors will
act as principal census of-
ficers for their respective
districts. Accordingly, the
collectors of Dungarpur
and Jaipur Heritage Mu-
nicipal Corporation have
been designated as prin-
cipal census officers for
the pre-test phase. The
first phase of the census
will involve house listing
and enumeration, fol-
lowed by the second
phase, which will cover
population enumeration.
Rathore hails PM’s leadership
for corruption-free growth
CE Narendra Ajmera suspended
over Ajmer ‘Seven Wonders’ case
First India Bureau
)DWHKSXU
India’s progress under
PM Narendra Modi is
based on honesty, devel-
opment and self-reli-
ance, not corruption,
BJP’s Rajasthan presi-
dent Madan Rathore
said on Saturday.
Addressing a massive
public meeting in
Fatehpur, he said that
since 2014, the Modi
government has taken
historic steps towards a
corruption-free admin-
istration, restoring pub-
lic faith in governance.
Rathore said that be-
fore 2014, the country
was plagued by scams
such as 2G, coal, Bo-
fors, fodder and subma-
rine scams, which made
daily headlines.
He said that the gov-
ernment has eliminated
middlemen, ensuring
that benefits reach citi-
zens directly. Citing
tax reforms, he said the
introduction of the sin-
gle Goods and Services
Tax system replaced 36
different levies that
brought relief to trad-
ers and transparency to
the economy.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Department of Local
Self Governence has sus-
pended Chief Engineer
Narendra Ajmera on the
directions of UDH Min-
ister Jhabar Singh Khar-
ra. Ajmera, who served
as Additional Chief En-
gineer in Ajmer Smart
City Limited during the
construction of the ‘Sev-
en Wonders’ project
near Ana Sagar Lake,
faced action over irregu-
larities and violation of
environmental norms.
The National Green Tri-
bunal (NGT) had de-
clared the construction
as being within the
lake’s wetland area, a de-
cision later upheld by the
Supreme Court.
5DMDVWKDQ%-3SUHVLGHQW0DGDQ5DWKRUHDGGUHVVLQJWKHSXEOLF
JDWKHULQJLQ)DWHKSXU6LNDURQ6DWXUGD\
Khandelwal hails
Indian women’s
Kabaddi team’s
‘Golden’ win
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Jaipur Olympic Associa-
tion President Giriraj
Khandelwal has extend-
ed his congratulations to
the Indian women’s
kabaddi
team, in-
cluding Ra-
jasthan’s
Krishna
(Ratansara),
for winning the gold
medal at the International
Kabaddi Championship
held in Bahrain. Khan-
delwal said that defeating
a strong team like Iran to
claim the gold medal was
a remarkable display of
courage, discipline, and
dedication by the na-
tion’s women athletes.
He added that Krishna
has brought pride not
only to Rajasthan but to
the entire country. He
further stated that the
success was made pos-
sible under the inspira-
tional leadership of Ra-
jasthan Olympic Asso-
ciation and Rajasthan
Kabaddi Association
President Tejasvi Gehlot.
Under his leadership, the
Indian team travelled to
Bahrain and achieved
this historic victory.
First India Bureau
-RGKSXU
A growing threat of diph-
theria, a highly conta-
gious and potentially fa-
tal disease known locally
as galghontu, has been
reported among children
in Phalodi. Symptoms of
the infection have been
detected in six children,
while one has been ad-
mitted to Umaid Hospital
in Jodhpur for treatment.
The main symptoms
include throat pain,
swelling, difficulty in
breathing, high fever,
cough, and lumps in the
neck. Chief Medical and
Health Officer Dr Pratap
Singh Bhati has advised
parents to ensure their
children are fully vacci-
nated. He confirmed that
anti-diphtheria serum in-
jections are available at
the district hospitals.
Rajasthan Assembly
will host a series of
“Amrit Kaal” events
celebrating India’s
progress and nation-
building. The events
will include seminars
and cultural activities
focusing on civic
responsibility and
nationalism
The first phase of the
census will involve
house listing and
enumeration,
followed by the
second phase, which
will cover population
enumeration
l Vol 7 l Issue No. 139 l RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. l Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra l Managing Editor: Pawan Arora l Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
PERSPECT VE 04
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When mental health apps
turn into anxiety triggers
t?s 2:47 am and your
phone buzzes on the
nightstand. The notifi-
cation suddenly glows in the
darkness: ?You?re on a 7-day
streak!?; ?Don?t break your
streak!?. You feel the need to
open the app right away for an
emergency breathing exercise.
Half-awake, you fumble for the
device, chest tightening. An-
other buzz: ?What?s your posi-
tive intention for the day??
The app that promised to ease
your anxiety has just jolted you
into a state of micro-panic. Have
you fallen prey to some kind of
toxic, digital positivity?
Research shows that smart-
phone notifications from various
types of apps can contribute to
stress, anxiety and depression,
with users receiving dozens of
push notifications daily.
A recent meta-analysis found
that while mental health apps
can help improve clinical out-
comes, there are some concerns
around too much engagement
leading to frustration and stress.
These apps, sometimes mar-
keted as ?therapist in your pock-
et? and ?a sort of 24-7 mobile
therapist? are employing strate-
gies closely resembling what
social media platforms use to
maximise psychological en-
gagement. But when the product
is mental wellbeing, what hap-
pens when the cure becomes
part of the disease?
To understand why app de-
sign choices matter, we need to
consider how our minds process
threats, whether positively or
negatively framed. In my new
book Framing ? The Social Art
of Influence, I examine topics
ranging from caviar ads to pub-
lic‑health campaigns, asking
which kinds of signalling strike
a chord with different audiences
in particular situations. While
mental‑health apps are not di-
rectly investigated in my book,
there are plenty of parallels to
them backed up by research.
One key idea is the distinc-
tion between ?rough? and
?smooth? textures of framing
in communication. Rough
framing uses threat cues, sur-
veillance language and urgency
to capture attention. It?s the dif-
ference between a gentle re-
minder and a fire alarm. These
apps systematically deploy
rough framing through their
notification systems.
Consider how these notifica-
tions exploit what evolutionary
psychologists call our ?hyper-
vigilance bias? ? the ancient
tendency to overreact to poten-
tial threats that once kept our
ancestors alive. Research
shows that throughout human
evolution, diverse environmen-
tal threats shaped our brain?s
fear response, resulting in cog-
nitive mechanisms that priori-
tised survival.
When an app warns that your
stress is spiking, it?s using the
same neural pathways that
once alerted us to predators.
But unlike a rustling bush that
might hide a tiger, these digital
warnings can create threats
where none existed.
Source: theconversation.com
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tionary ? an app that knows
when to stay quiet.
ew questions are more
important than this: Is
Nature on humanity?s
side? If you answer immediately
without a second thought, your
answer is very likely to be no.
The reasons behind the answer
are emotional?the power of the
weather, just to mention one
force of Nature, is terrifying in
its might. Someone with a scien-
tific bent would support a ?no?
with two plausible arguments.
The first argument is that
natural forces operate at ran-
dom and have done so for 13.8
billion years, the current esti-
mate for the age of the cosmos.
The second argument would
be based on entropy, which is
the universal tendency for
heat to disperse. Thanks to en-
tropy things wear down and
eventually wear out; thanks to
entropy the cosmos may be
cooling down until it reaches
nearly absolute zero, although
long before this all the stars
would have died and all life
vanished.
Yet I think the considered an-
swer is ?yes,? Nature is not only
on our side, but overwhelm-
ingly so. To begin building a
case for ?yes,? we must revisit
the concept of entropy. In the
cosmos there is an opposite
force, evolution, that opposes
entropy. Instead of wearing
down, things grow and become
more complex.
Evolution led to human life
on Earth despite inconceivable
odds. Literally a billion things
could have gone wrong to derail
the pace of evolution, but they
didn?t. Human DNA is fragile
and incredibly complex; the pro-
teins that swirl through every
cell in your body number in the
tens of thousands, each perform-
ing a precise function; the attack
of entropy is relentless, as are the
possibilities of death by viruses
and bacteria, yet despite these
anti-human forces, Homo sapi-
ens thrives unless we defeat our-
selves through war, genocide, or
irrational activities that endan-
ger the planetary ecology.
The all-but-miraculous evolu-
tionary path that led to Homo
sapiens aligns with traditional
Judeo-Christian beliefs that
made Adam and Eve the crown-
ing glory of creation in the Book
of Genesis. In the modern secu-
lar world this actually worked
against the argument that Nature
is on our side. Whatever is reli-
gious or mythical isn?t science,
and science has become the
court of last resort. If science
disagrees with your beliefs, you
are almost automatically consid-
ered wrong.
But the scientific world view,
which is so certain about the in-
exorable force of entropy, is at a
loss with its opposite, evolution.
There is Darwinism, which
picks up the story once plants
and animals appear.
But what about the 13-plus
billion years that preceded com-
plex life forms? Somehow evo-
lution persisted, starting from
the instant of the big bang. Dar-
winism has nothing to offer,
since there is no survival of the
fittest for atoms and molecules.
It is so hard to explain away
the fact that Homo sapiens,
against titanic odds, appeared
on the scene that science has
resorted to cop outs and short
cuts. The biggest cop out is sta-
tistical. Given the trillions of
stars in the universe, a percent-
age of which have planets, and
a percentage of these planets
being neither too hot nor too
cold to sustain our version of
life, then the argument goes, it
is statistically almost certain
that life will arise. But this sta-
tistical result is backed by data
that is meaningless. The num-
ber of evolutionary steps neces-
sary to reach a complex life
form with a brain number in the
millions or billions, and nobody
has the slightest idea how to
calculate the odds of achieving
even the first step.
(The statistical argument is
backed and filled by the notion
of the multiverse, which has
nearly infinite single universes
inside it, offering more possi-
bilities for life but only in theo-
ry?there is absolutely no data
or evidence about the multi-
verse.) So much for the argu-
ments that are a cop out.
The other scientific argument
involves taking a short cut, the
most popular one being the an-
thropic principle. It begins with
a foregone conclusion: Humans
exist. Therefore, the universe
must be arranged in such a way
that there is a logical connection
between us and the big bang.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
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F
n Sunday October
19, criminals man-
aged to steal eight
pieces of extreme-
ly valuable jewellery from the
Louvre Museum?s Gallery of
Apollo, in Paris. The robbery
highlights long-standing is-
sues for criminology in the
field of cultural heritage, as
museum security has to ad-
dress traditional and emerging
threats as well as a range of
symbolic visions and criminal
dynamics. This means that,
when a security breach occurs,
the costs are felt on many dif-
ferent levels.
From security point of view,
there are five key ideas that can
help us understand what the
flaws were in the Louvre, as
well as how, and why, crimi-
nals target museums.
1. PHYSICAL SECURITY IS
PARAMOUNT
Although there is no doubt that
cybersecurity is a major threat
to cultural institutions ? with
risks ranging from unauthor-
ised access to digitised cata-
logues to sabotaging surveil-
lance and alarm systems ? we
cannot downplay the essential
role of physical security.
In many cases, attackers
have little need to hack into
sophisticated computer sys-
tems ? they can gain access
through windows, service
doors, roofs or false walls us-
ing rudimentary tools. Initial
reports of the Louvre robbery
suggest that the thieves broke
in via a side fa?ade, using tem-
porary scaffolding to gain ac-
cess without resorting to com-
plex digital intrusion.
Digital and physical threats
cannot be addressed in is-
loation. Museums can shield
networks, encrypt data and
monitor virtual access, but if
a door is still weak or poorly
guarded, intruders will be
able to get in.
2. MIXED MOTIVATIONS:
MONEY, SYMBOLS,
PROTEST
Museums occupy a strategic,
often controversial position
because they concentrate as-
sets that attract multiple types
of criminal activity. In recent
years, attacks linked to activ-
ism and terrorism have sought
to make a symbolic impact or
grab media attention by dam-
aging or defacing artistic herit-
age. However, theft for profit
has not disappeared.
There are networks dedi-
cated to extracting pieces from
museums, and then selling
them on black markets or dis-
mantling them and selling
them through other covert
channels. Investigations into
the major thefts of recent dec-
ades have highlighted a con-
vergence of these motivations
? alongside ideological or
propaganda motives, the eco-
nomic logic of property crime
as a lucrative and highly spe-
cialised business persists.
However, the artistic and
symbolic value of many works
makes museums targets that go
beyond pure monetary gain,
which is why theft does not
always follow the classic logic
of profit. In the case of the Lou-
vre, the authorities have point-
ed out that there could be links
to specialised networks and
international resale markets,
demonstrating the coexistence
of material and symbolic mo-
tivations in the same event.
3. SIMPLE TOOLS PREVAIL
The popular imagination ? re-
inforced by films and televi-
sion series ? tends to view
museum robberies as complex
operations. Common features
include meticulously engi-
neered plans, cutting-edge
technology, and spectacular
feats: tunnelling in from sew-
ers, acrobatically dodging la-
ser beams and cameras, death-
defying stunts, and so on.
The appeal of these stories
is unquestionable, but practi-
cal criminology finds that
more traditional methods ?
breaking shop windows, cut-
ting locks, easily disabling
alarms, prying open glass
panes or frames, exploiting
security gaps ? prevail in
many real cases.
Real cases show that so-
phistication is not essential
for success if vulnerabilities
exist. Examples include the
1990 robbery of the Isabella
Stewart Gardner Museum in
Boston ? where the assailants
acted during the night, forc-
ing doors and gaining access
to interior areas ? and the
2019 Dresden Green Vault
Robbery .
Ultimately, many museum
thefts can be explained by the
principle of Occam?s razor:
the simplest explanation ? a
physical breach, a poorly
guarded key, lax security ? is
usually the correct one.
Something apparently sim-
ple, such as a skilled hand or
a basic tool, can break the
most sophisticated systems
when combined with the right
opportunity and knowledge.
4. THIEVES FIRST COME
AS VISITORS
The intelligence and prepara-
tion phase of a robbery usu-
ally relies on things that, at
first glance, seem trivial. They
can include reconnaissance
visits to the museum during
normal opening hours, watch-
ing security personnel rou-
tines, taking advantage of
maintenance or exhibition
setup times and, on occasion,
complicity or inside knowl-
edge from museum staff.
Unremarkable information
has enabled many robberies:
who monitors certain corri-
dors, the doors that serve as
emergency exits, cleaning
schedules, areas under con-
struction, the locations of cam-
era blind spots, and so on.
5. Heritage is not just
valued in euros
The heritage preserved by mu-
seums cannot be measured in
solely monetary terms. When
a work disappears or is dam-
aged, the loss goes far beyond
its market value ? it severs a
link with history, with human
creativity, and with the cul-
tural legacy we have received
and should pass on.
Every stolen or destroyed
piece leaves a void in the way
we understand our past and
how we make sense of the
artistic and social experience
of the present. Museums are
guardians of this shared herit-
age. They house unique, ir-
replaceable objects that tell
the story of who we were,
how we thought, and what we
valued over time. The dam-
age caused by theft affects
society as a whole, because
each loss diminishes our abil-
ity to learn, admire and rec-
ognise ourselves in what oth-
ers have created before us.
For this reason, the protection
of artistic, historical and cul-
tural heritage cannot be lim-
ited to preventing isolated
cases of theft.
Source: theconversation.com
O
LOUVRE HEIST: 5 TAKEAWAYS
ON GLOBAL MUSEUM SECURITY
Deepak
Chopra
The writer is MD,
FACP, FRCP founder of
the Chopra Foundation,
a non-profit entity for
research on well-being
and humanitarianism,
and Chopra Global
The Creative Intelligence
of the Cosmos : Why We
Exist Against All Odds
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. l Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra l Managing Editor: Pawan Arora l Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
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When mental health apps
turn into anxiety triggers
t?s 2:47 am and your
phone buzzes on the
nightstand. The notifi-
cation suddenly glows in the
darkness: ?You?re on a 7-day
streak!?; ?Don?t break your
streak!?. You feel the need to
open the app right away for an
emergency breathing exercise.
Half-awake, you fumble for the
device, chest tightening. An-
other buzz: ?What?s your posi-
tive intention for the day??
The app that promised to ease
your anxiety has just jolted you
into a state of micro-panic. Have
you fallen prey to some kind of
toxic, digital positivity?
Research shows that smart-
phone notifications from various
types of apps can contribute to
stress, anxiety and depression,
with users receiving dozens of
push notifications daily.
A recent meta-analysis found
that while mental health apps
can help improve clinical out-
comes, there are some concerns
around too much engagement
leading to frustration and stress.
These apps, sometimes mar-
keted as ?therapist in your pock-
et? and ?a sort of 24-7 mobile
therapist? are employing strate-
gies closely resembling what
social media platforms use to
maximise psychological en-
gagement. But when the product
is mental wellbeing, what hap-
pens when the cure becomes
part of the disease?
To understand why app de-
sign choices matter, we need to
consider how our minds process
threats, whether positively or
negatively framed. In my new
book Framing ? The Social Art
of Influence, I examine topics
ranging from caviar ads to pub-
lic‑health campaigns, asking
which kinds of signalling strike
a chord with different audiences
in particular situations. While
mental‑health apps are not di-
rectly investigated in my book,
there are plenty of parallels to
them backed up by research.
One key idea is the distinc-
tion between ?rough? and
?smooth? textures of framing
in communication. Rough
framing uses threat cues, sur-
veillance language and urgency
to capture attention. It?s the dif-
ference between a gentle re-
minder and a fire alarm. These
apps systematically deploy
rough framing through their
notification systems.
Consider how these notifica-
tions exploit what evolutionary
psychologists call our ?hyper-
vigilance bias? ? the ancient
tendency to overreact to poten-
tial threats that once kept our
ancestors alive. Research
shows that throughout human
evolution, diverse environmen-
tal threats shaped our brain?s
fear response, resulting in cog-
nitive mechanisms that priori-
tised survival.
When an app warns that your
stress is spiking, it?s using the
same neural pathways that
once alerted us to predators.
But unlike a rustling bush that
might hide a tiger, these digital
warnings can create threats
where none existed.
Source: theconversation.com
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tionary ? an app that knows
when to stay quiet.
ew questions are more
important than this: Is
Nature on humanity?s
side? If you answer immediately
without a second thought, your
answer is very likely to be no.
The reasons behind the answer
are emotional?the power of the
weather, just to mention one
force of Nature, is terrifying in
its might. Someone with a scien-
tific bent would support a ?no?
with two plausible arguments.
The first argument is that
natural forces operate at ran-
dom and have done so for 13.8
billion years, the current esti-
mate for the age of the cosmos.
The second argument would
be based on entropy, which is
the universal tendency for
heat to disperse. Thanks to en-
tropy things wear down and
eventually wear out; thanks to
entropy the cosmos may be
cooling down until it reaches
nearly absolute zero, although
long before this all the stars
would have died and all life
vanished.
Yet I think the considered an-
swer is ?yes,? Nature is not only
on our side, but overwhelm-
ingly so. To begin building a
case for ?yes,? we must revisit
the concept of entropy. In the
cosmos there is an opposite
force, evolution, that opposes
entropy. Instead of wearing
down, things grow and become
more complex.
Evolution led to human life
on Earth despite inconceivable
odds. Literally a billion things
could have gone wrong to derail
the pace of evolution, but they
didn?t. Human DNA is fragile
and incredibly complex; the pro-
teins that swirl through every
cell in your body number in the
tens of thousands, each perform-
ing a precise function; the attack
of entropy is relentless, as are the
possibilities of death by viruses
and bacteria, yet despite these
anti-human forces, Homo sapi-
ens thrives unless we defeat our-
selves through war, genocide, or
irrational activities that endan-
ger the planetary ecology.
The all-but-miraculous evolu-
tionary path that led to Homo
sapiens aligns with traditional
Judeo-Christian beliefs that
made Adam and Eve the crown-
ing glory of creation in the Book
of Genesis. In the modern secu-
lar world this actually worked
against the argument that Nature
is on our side. Whatever is reli-
gious or mythical isn?t science,
and science has become the
court of last resort. If science
disagrees with your beliefs, you
are almost automatically consid-
ered wrong.
But the scientific world view,
which is so certain about the in-
exorable force of entropy, is at a
loss with its opposite, evolution.
There is Darwinism, which
picks up the story once plants
and animals appear.
But what about the 13-plus
billion years that preceded com-
plex life forms? Somehow evo-
lution persisted, starting from
the instant of the big bang. Dar-
winism has nothing to offer,
since there is no survival of the
fittest for atoms and molecules.
It is so hard to explain away
the fact that Homo sapiens,
against titanic odds, appeared
on the scene that science has
resorted to cop outs and short
cuts. The biggest cop out is sta-
tistical. Given the trillions of
stars in the universe, a percent-
age of which have planets, and
a percentage of these planets
being neither too hot nor too
cold to sustain our version of
life, then the argument goes, it
is statistically almost certain
that life will arise. But this sta-
tistical result is backed by data
that is meaningless. The num-
ber of evolutionary steps neces-
sary to reach a complex life
form with a brain number in the
millions or billions, and nobody
has the slightest idea how to
calculate the odds of achieving
even the first step.
(The statistical argument is
backed and filled by the notion
of the multiverse, which has
nearly infinite single universes
inside it, offering more possi-
bilities for life but only in theo-
ry?there is absolutely no data
or evidence about the multi-
verse.) So much for the argu-
ments that are a cop out.
The other scientific argument
involves taking a short cut, the
most popular one being the an-
thropic principle. It begins with
a foregone conclusion: Humans
exist. Therefore, the universe
must be arranged in such a way
that there is a logical connection
between us and the big bang.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
www.deepakchopra.com
F
n Sunday October
19, criminals man-
aged to steal eight
pieces of extreme-
ly valuable jewellery from the
Louvre Museum?s Gallery of
Apollo, in Paris. The robbery
highlights long-standing is-
sues for criminology in the
field of cultural heritage, as
museum security has to ad-
dress traditional and emerging
threats as well as a range of
symbolic visions and criminal
dynamics. This means that,
when a security breach occurs,
the costs are felt on many dif-
ferent levels.
From security point of view,
there are five key ideas that can
help us understand what the
flaws were in the Louvre, as
well as how, and why, crimi-
nals target museums.
1. PHYSICAL SECURITY IS
PARAMOUNT
Although there is no doubt that
cybersecurity is a major threat
to cultural institutions ? with
risks ranging from unauthor-
ised access to digitised cata-
logues to sabotaging surveil-
lance and alarm systems ? we
cannot downplay the essential
role of physical security.
In many cases, attackers
have little need to hack into
sophisticated computer sys-
tems ? they can gain access
through windows, service
doors, roofs or false walls us-
ing rudimentary tools. Initial
reports of the Louvre robbery
suggest that the thieves broke
in via a side fa?ade, using tem-
porary scaffolding to gain ac-
cess without resorting to com-
plex digital intrusion.
Digital and physical threats
cannot be addressed in is-
loation. Museums can shield
networks, encrypt data and
monitor virtual access, but if
a door is still weak or poorly
guarded, intruders will be
able to get in.
2. MIXED MOTIVATIONS:
MONEY, SYMBOLS,
PROTEST
Museums occupy a strategic,
often controversial position
because they concentrate as-
sets that attract multiple types
of criminal activity. In recent
years, attacks linked to activ-
ism and terrorism have sought
to make a symbolic impact or
grab media attention by dam-
aging or defacing artistic herit-
age. However, theft for profit
has not disappeared.
There are networks dedi-
cated to extracting pieces from
museums, and then selling
them on black markets or dis-
mantling them and selling
them through other covert
channels. Investigations into
the major thefts of recent dec-
ades have highlighted a con-
vergence of these motivations
? alongside ideological or
propaganda motives, the eco-
nomic logic of property crime
as a lucrative and highly spe-
cialised business persists.
However, the artistic and
symbolic value of many works
makes museums targets that go
beyond pure monetary gain,
which is why theft does not
always follow the classic logic
of profit. In the case of the Lou-
vre, the authorities have point-
ed out that there could be links
to specialised networks and
international resale markets,
demonstrating the coexistence
of material and symbolic mo-
tivations in the same event.
3. SIMPLE TOOLS PREVAIL
The popular imagination ? re-
inforced by films and televi-
sion series ? tends to view
museum robberies as complex
operations. Common features
include meticulously engi-
neered plans, cutting-edge
technology, and spectacular
feats: tunnelling in from sew-
ers, acrobatically dodging la-
ser beams and cameras, death-
defying stunts, and so on.
The appeal of these stories
is unquestionable, but practi-
cal criminology finds that
more traditional methods ?
breaking shop windows, cut-
ting locks, easily disabling
alarms, prying open glass
panes or frames, exploiting
security gaps ? prevail in
many real cases.
Real cases show that so-
phistication is not essential
for success if vulnerabilities
exist. Examples include the
1990 robbery of the Isabella
Stewart Gardner Museum in
Boston ? where the assailants
acted during the night, forc-
ing doors and gaining access
to interior areas ? and the
2019 Dresden Green Vault
Robbery .
Ultimately, many museum
thefts can be explained by the
principle of Occam?s razor:
the simplest explanation ? a
physical breach, a poorly
guarded key, lax security ? is
usually the correct one.
Something apparently sim-
ple, such as a skilled hand or
a basic tool, can break the
most sophisticated systems
when combined with the right
opportunity and knowledge.
4. THIEVES FIRST COME
AS VISITORS
The intelligence and prepara-
tion phase of a robbery usu-
ally relies on things that, at
first glance, seem trivial. They
can include reconnaissance
visits to the museum during
normal opening hours, watch-
ing security personnel rou-
tines, taking advantage of
maintenance or exhibition
setup times and, on occasion,
complicity or inside knowl-
edge from museum staff.
Unremarkable information
has enabled many robberies:
who monitors certain corri-
dors, the doors that serve as
emergency exits, cleaning
schedules, areas under con-
struction, the locations of cam-
era blind spots, and so on.
5. Heritage is not just
valued in euros
The heritage preserved by mu-
seums cannot be measured in
solely monetary terms. When
a work disappears or is dam-
aged, the loss goes far beyond
its market value ? it severs a
link with history, with human
creativity, and with the cul-
tural legacy we have received
and should pass on.
Every stolen or destroyed
piece leaves a void in the way
we understand our past and
how we make sense of the
artistic and social experience
of the present. Museums are
guardians of this shared herit-
age. They house unique, ir-
replaceable objects that tell
the story of who we were,
how we thought, and what we
valued over time. The dam-
age caused by theft affects
society as a whole, because
each loss diminishes our abil-
ity to learn, admire and rec-
ognise ourselves in what oth-
ers have created before us.
For this reason, the protection
of artistic, historical and cul-
tural heritage cannot be lim-
ited to preventing isolated
cases of theft.
Source: theconversation.com
O
LOUVRE HEIST: 5 TAKEAWAYS
ON GLOBAL MUSEUM SECURITY
Deepak
Chopra
The writer is MD,
FACP, FRCP founder of
the Chopra Foundation,
a non-profit entity for
research on well-being
and humanitarianism,
and Chopra Global
The Creative Intelligence
of the Cosmos : Why We
Exist Against All Odds
PTI
New Delhi
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi on Saturday
extended greetings on
the occasion of Chhath,
a four-day festival to
worship the Sun god
celebrated across the
country, especially in
Bihar, Jharkhand and
eastern UP.
“With the sacred ritual
of ‘Nahay-Khay’, the
four-day grand festival
of Chhath begins today.
I extend my heartfelt
wishes to devotees
across Bihar and the en-
tire nation. My respect
and salute to all those
observing the fast,” the
prime minister said in a
post on X.
He also shared a song
by noted singer Sharda
Sinha, whose soulful
renditions add to the
festival fervour.
Modi said he was in
Begusarai on Friday, a
place with which Sinha
shared a soulful
connection.
“This magnificent fes-
tival of our culture sym-
bolises simplicity and
restraint, whose sanctity
and adherence to rules
are unparalleled. The
sights at the Chhath ghats
on this auspicious occa-
sion inspire wonderful
familial and social har-
mony. The ancient tradi-
tion of Chhath has had a
profound impact on our
society,” Modi said.
“Today, Chhath
is celebrated as a
grand cultural
festival in eve-
ry corner of
the world. In-
dian families
living abroad also par-
ticipate in its traditions
with deep sincerity. I
pray that Chhathi Maiya
bestow her abundant
blessings on everyone,”
he said.
The prime minister
said ‘Chhath Mahaparv’
is a unique confluence of
faith, devotion, and love
for nature where, both
the setting and rising Sun
are offered prayers, and
even the offerings reflect
nature’s various hues.
“The songs and melo-
dies sung during Chhath
are filled with devotion
and the spirit of nature,”
he said.
PTI
Thiruvananthapuram
‘Better late than never’ is
how Union Minister of
State Suresh Gopi on Sat-
urday termed the Kerala
government’s decision to
implement the PM SHRI
School scheme in the
state.
Two days after the
state signed the Pradhan
Mantri Schools for Ris-
ing India (PM SHRI)
scheme’s Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU),
Gopi said that the Kerala
government’s decision to
implement the initiative
came “very late”.
“But, better late than
never,” the Union Minis-
ter of State for Petrole-
um, Natural Gas and
Tourism said, in response
to reporters’ queries on
the issue.
Gopi said that the ben-
eficiaries of the scheme
were children who have
no politics and therefore,
they should not be denied
its benefits.
The CPI, CPI(M),
Congress and the BJP, all
have their rights, but it
should not hamper the
needs of those who re-
quire implementation of
the scheme, he said in
response to the CPI’s
stand against the initia-
tive.
Citing media reports,
he said many schools in
Kerala were in dilapi-
dated condition and
needed to be improved.
Agencies
Kolkata
After back-to-back cases
of violence against wom-
en in West Bengal hospi-
tals, a high-level review
meeting was called at the
state secretariat in Kolk-
ata. It was chaired by the
Chief Secretary and in-
cluded the principals of
all medical colleges of
West Bengal.
The DGP, Home Sec-
retary, Health Secretary,
and Kolkata Police Com-
missioner were also in
attendance. Chief Minis-
ter Mamata Banerjee
joined the meeting via
telephone. The key focus
of the meeting was on
ensuring tight security in
medical colleges with
high footfall.
Better late than
never: Gopi on
Kerala govt’s
nod to PM SHRI
Review meet in
Bengal over
women’s safety
in hospitals
PM Modi extends warm wishes
as Chhath Puja rituals begin
PM said ‘Chhath Mahaparv’ is unique confluence of faith, devotion, and love for nature
PM Narendra Modi with Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde during a meeting, in New Delhi.
SHAH, RAJNATH
EXTEND GREETINGS
ON ‘NAHAY-KHAY’
AS CHHATH BEGINS
Union Home
Minister Amit
Shah and De-
fence Minister Rajnath
Singh today greeted
the people on the occa-
sion of ‘Nahay-Khay,’
marking the beginning
of the Chhath Puja.
In a post on X, the
Home Minister de-
scribed Chhath puja as
a festival of “tradi-
tion, faith, and social
harmony”. “Heartfelt
greetings to every-
one on the occasion
of Nahay-Khay, the
beginning of Chhath
Puja, a festival of tradi-
tion, faith, and social
harmony,” Shah said.
He further added, “I
pray to Chhathi Maiya
for the happiness and
prosperity of all”.
Moreover, the Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh
on X said, “The great
festival of faith, Chhath,
begins today with
Nahay-Khay”.
Rani Chennamma’s life continues
to inspire Indians, says Shekhawat
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The year-long nation-
wide commemoration of
the 200th anniversary of
Rani Chennamma’s leg-
endary victory at Kittur
concluded today with a
grand closing ceremony
in New Delhi. Union
Minister of Culture and
Tourism, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat presided over
the ceremony as the
Chief Guest.
The event was also
graced by Vivek Aggarw-
al, Secretary, Ministry of
Culture; Narayansa Krish-
nasa Bhandage, Member
of Parliament from Rajya
Sabha; Swami Vachanana-
nda, Spiritual Guru and
Founder of Shwaasa Yoga,
Karnataka; and CM Naga-
raja, President, Delhi Kar-
nataka Sangha.
Speaking on the occa-
sion, the Union Minister
of Culture and Tourism
paid tribute to the 200th
anniversary of Rani
Chennamma’s historic
victory at Kittur.
He reflected on the en-
during legacy of the fear-
less queen, emphasizing
that her life continues to
inspire Indians to serve the
nation with unwavering
dedication and courage.
The Minister said, “On
this inspirational occa-
sion, we draw from Rani
Chennamma’s extraordi-
nary character the moti-
vation to renew our com-
mitment and service to
the nation.”
Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat addresses during an event to mark the
commemoration of 200 years of Rani Chennamma’s victory in
the 1824 Kittur War at Siri Fort Auditorium, in New Delhi.
STOCK MARKET ANALYSIS
Investors tread cautiously as markets show renewed confidence
ccording to the
Sanatan Dhar-
ma tradition fol-
lowed by Indian traders,
the new Vikram Samvat
2082, which began with
Diwali, proved auspi-
cious for investors. Al-
though the stock indices
closed with only marginal
gains in the week ending
October 24, they success-
fully reinforced investor
and trader confidence.
A major factor behind
this improvement was the
halt in selling by foreign
institutional investors
(FIIs), who have now
started modest purchases.
Based on the current
market situation, experts
anticipate that the com-
ing period will continue
to witness phases of vola-
tility.
The primary reason
cited for this is the ongo-
ing uncertainty surround-
ing the proposed trade
agreement between India
and the United States. It
remains unclear what
stance the US — which
claims to be friendly to-
wards India — will take
on tariff-related issues
and to what extent Indian
interests will be safe-
guarded in the trade pact.
The bumper sales re-
corded during the Diwali
season are expected to
boost the morale of Indi-
an companies. However,
investors must also pre-
pare for possible market
fluctuations stemming
from the ongoing geopo-
litical and economic tug-
of-war between China
and the United States.
In the current scenario,
investors are advised to
focus only on companies
with strong fundamentals
and to make staggered
investments and profit
bookings in line with
their targets.
In the week ending last
Friday, the BSE Sensex
registered a gain of
259.69 points (0.31%) to
close at 84,211.88 points,
while the NSE Nifty in-
dex rose by 85.30 points
(0.33%) to close at
25,795.15 points.
The improvement
seen in the broader mar-
ket was more pronounced
in the midcap and small-
cap indices, which is
considered a positive
sign. During the same pe-
riod, foreign institutional
investors (FIIs) ended
their selling streak and
recorded a net purchase
of Rs 342.74 crore.
Meanwhile, domestic in-
stitutional investors
(DIIs) continued their
strong buying trend, pur-
chasing shares worth Rs
5,945.31 crore to support
the market.
In the bullion market,
the upward trend in inter-
national gold and silver
prices came to a halt this
week. In the Jaipur mar-
ket, the price of 24-carat
gold fell by Rs 5,800 per
10 grams, from Rs
1,32,500 to Rs 1,26,700
per 10 grams. Silver de-
clined by Rs 19,500 per
kilogram, from Rs
1,73,000 to Rs 1,53,500
per kilogram. After the
recent decline in gold and
silver prices, traders ex-
pect further downward
correction, with gold like-
ly to fall more sharply
than silver.Regarding the
future trend of the market,
share traders believe that
there are now increasing
chances of recovery.
(The views of author
are personal.)
REPRESENTATIONAL
A
Vimal
Kothari
Associate Editor, First
India News & Senior
Journalist
UP CM Yogi in Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu with Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a meeting at
Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan with UP Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath during a meeting in New Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid a
courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
After the meeting, Yogi Adityanath tweeted:
“Your guidance gives us the energy to remain steadfast
on the path of duty. For us, your direction is both our
policy and our strength. Heartfelt thanks to you, Hon’ble
Prime Minister, for giving your valuable time!”
RJD’S PRATIMA
KUSHWAHA JOINS
BJP BEFORE POLLS
Ahead of the
Bihar assembly
polls, RJD lead-
er Pratima Kushwaha,
who had earlier served
as the chief of its state
women’s wing, joined
the BJP, claiming that
“grassroots leaders are
not respected” in the op-
position party. BJP state
president Dilip Jaiswal
welcomed her to the
saffron party. Talking to
reporters here, Jaiswal
said, “The environ-
ment of nepotism and
dynastic politics is so
prevalent within the RJD
and the Congress that
their leaders are feeling
disenchanted. This is
the reason why several
of their leaders are join-
ing the BJP.”
‘Law to provide govt jobs to every family in
20 days if INDIA bloc forms govt in Bihar’
PTI
Khagaria (Bihar)
If the INDIA bloc is vot-
ed to power in Bihar, a
law will be enacted with-
in 20 days to provide
government jobs to every
family, and the recruit-
ments would be complet-
ed in 20 months, the coa-
lition’s CM candidate
Tejashwi Yadav said on
Saturday.
Addressing an elec-
tion rally in Gogri in
Khagaria district, Yadav
said he was fighting the
elections not just to
form a government but
to build the state.
“We need to make Bi-
har number one, for
which there is a need to
bring investment, pro-
mote education and en-
sure proper health facili-
ties,” he said.
Meanwhile, BJP MP
Ravi Kishan on Saturday
praised the National
Democratic Alliance
(NDA) leadership, as-
serting that there is no
difference between the
words and actions of
Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar and Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi.
The BJP leader ex-
tended his warm greet-
ings to the people of Bi-
har on the occasion of
Chhath.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav with Ansari Mahapanchayat chief
Naseem Nayyar Ansari during an event in Patna.
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Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi on Saturday
extended greetings on
the occasion of Chhath,
a four-day festival to
worship the Sun god
celebrated across the
country, especially in
Bihar, Jharkhand and
eastern UP.
“With the sacred ritual
of ‘Nahay-Khay’, the
four-day grand festival
of Chhath begins today.
I extend my heartfelt
wishes to devotees
across Bihar and the en-
tire nation. My respect
and salute to all those
observing the fast,” the
prime minister said in a
post on X.
He also shared a song
by noted singer Sharda
Sinha, whose soulful
renditions add to the
festival fervour.
Modi said he was in
Begusarai on Friday, a
place with which Sinha
shared a soulful
connection.
“This magnificent fes-
tival of our culture sym-
bolises simplicity and
restraint, whose sanctity
and adherence to rules
are unparalleled. The
sights at the Chhath ghats
on this auspicious occa-
sion inspire wonderful
familial and social har-
mony. The ancient tradi-
tion of Chhath has had a
profound impact on our
society,” Modi said.
“Today, Chhath
is celebrated as a
grand cultural
festival in eve-
ry corner of
the world. In-
dian families
living abroad also par-
ticipate in its traditions
with deep sincerity. I
pray that Chhathi Maiya
bestow her abundant
blessings on everyone,”
he said.
The prime minister
said ‘Chhath Mahaparv’
is a unique confluence of
faith, devotion, and love
for nature where, both
the setting and rising Sun
are offered prayers, and
even the offerings reflect
nature’s various hues.
“The songs and melo-
dies sung during Chhath
are filled with devotion
and the spirit of nature,”
he said.
PTI
Thiruvananthapuram
‘Better late than never’ is
how Union Minister of
State Suresh Gopi on Sat-
urday termed the Kerala
government’s decision to
implement the PM SHRI
School scheme in the
state.
Two days after the
state signed the Pradhan
Mantri Schools for Ris-
ing India (PM SHRI)
scheme’s Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU),
Gopi said that the Kerala
government’s decision to
implement the initiative
came “very late”.
“But, better late than
never,” the Union Minis-
ter of State for Petrole-
um, Natural Gas and
Tourism said, in response
to reporters’ queries on
the issue.
Gopi said that the ben-
eficiaries of the scheme
were children who have
no politics and therefore,
they should not be denied
its benefits.
The CPI, CPI(M),
Congress and the BJP, all
have their rights, but it
should not hamper the
needs of those who re-
quire implementation of
the scheme, he said in
response to the CPI’s
stand against the initia-
tive.
Citing media reports,
he said many schools in
Kerala were in dilapi-
dated condition and
needed to be improved.
Agencies
Kolkata
After back-to-back cases
of violence against wom-
en in West Bengal hospi-
tals, a high-level review
meeting was called at the
state secretariat in Kolk-
ata. It was chaired by the
Chief Secretary and in-
cluded the principals of
all medical colleges of
West Bengal.
The DGP, Home Sec-
retary, Health Secretary,
and Kolkata Police Com-
missioner were also in
attendance. Chief Minis-
ter Mamata Banerjee
joined the meeting via
telephone. The key focus
of the meeting was on
ensuring tight security in
medical colleges with
high footfall.
Better late than
never: Gopi on
Kerala govt’s
nod to PM SHRI
Review meet in
Bengal over
women’s safety
in hospitals
PM Modi extends warm wishes
as Chhath Puja rituals begin
PM said ‘Chhath Mahaparv’ is unique confluence of faith, devotion, and love for nature
PM Narendra Modi with Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde during a meeting, in New Delhi.
SHAH, RAJNATH
EXTEND GREETINGS
ON ‘NAHAY-KHAY’
AS CHHATH BEGINS
Union Home
Minister Amit
Shah and De-
fence Minister Rajnath
Singh today greeted
the people on the occa-
sion of ‘Nahay-Khay,’
marking the beginning
of the Chhath Puja.
In a post on X, the
Home Minister de-
scribed Chhath puja as
a festival of “tradi-
tion, faith, and social
harmony”. “Heartfelt
greetings to every-
one on the occasion
of Nahay-Khay, the
beginning of Chhath
Puja, a festival of tradi-
tion, faith, and social
harmony,” Shah said.
He further added, “I
pray to Chhathi Maiya
for the happiness and
prosperity of all”.
Moreover, the Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh
on X said, “The great
festival of faith, Chhath,
begins today with
Nahay-Khay”.
Rani Chennamma’s life continues
to inspire Indians, says Shekhawat
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The year-long nation-
wide commemoration of
the 200th anniversary of
Rani Chennamma’s leg-
endary victory at Kittur
concluded today with a
grand closing ceremony
in New Delhi. Union
Minister of Culture and
Tourism, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat presided over
the ceremony as the
Chief Guest.
The event was also
graced by Vivek Aggarw-
al, Secretary, Ministry of
Culture; Narayansa Krish-
nasa Bhandage, Member
of Parliament from Rajya
Sabha; Swami Vachanana-
nda, Spiritual Guru and
Founder of Shwaasa Yoga,
Karnataka; and CM Naga-
raja, President, Delhi Kar-
nataka Sangha.
Speaking on the occa-
sion, the Union Minister
of Culture and Tourism
paid tribute to the 200th
anniversary of Rani
Chennamma’s historic
victory at Kittur.
He reflected on the en-
during legacy of the fear-
less queen, emphasizing
that her life continues to
inspire Indians to serve the
nation with unwavering
dedication and courage.
The Minister said, “On
this inspirational occa-
sion, we draw from Rani
Chennamma’s extraordi-
nary character the moti-
vation to renew our com-
mitment and service to
the nation.”
Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat addresses during an event to mark the
commemoration of 200 years of Rani Chennamma’s victory in
the 1824 Kittur War at Siri Fort Auditorium, in New Delhi.
STOCK MARKET ANALYSIS
Investors tread cautiously as markets show renewed confidence
ccording to the
Sanatan Dhar-
ma tradition fol-
lowed by Indian traders,
the new Vikram Samvat
2082, which began with
Diwali, proved auspi-
cious for investors. Al-
though the stock indices
closed with only marginal
gains in the week ending
October 24, they success-
fully reinforced investor
and trader confidence.
A major factor behind
this improvement was the
halt in selling by foreign
institutional investors
(FIIs), who have now
started modest purchases.
Based on the current
market situation, experts
anticipate that the com-
ing period will continue
to witness phases of vola-
tility.
The primary reason
cited for this is the ongo-
ing uncertainty surround-
ing the proposed trade
agreement between India
and the United States. It
remains unclear what
stance the US — which
claims to be friendly to-
wards India — will take
on tariff-related issues
and to what extent Indian
interests will be safe-
guarded in the trade pact.
The bumper sales re-
corded during the Diwali
season are expected to
boost the morale of Indi-
an companies. However,
investors must also pre-
pare for possible market
fluctuations stemming
from the ongoing geopo-
litical and economic tug-
of-war between China
and the United States.
In the current scenario,
investors are advised to
focus only on companies
with strong fundamentals
and to make staggered
investments and profit
bookings in line with
their targets.
In the week ending last
Friday, the BSE Sensex
registered a gain of
259.69 points (0.31%) to
close at 84,211.88 points,
while the NSE Nifty in-
dex rose by 85.30 points
(0.33%) to close at
25,795.15 points.
The improvement
seen in the broader mar-
ket was more pronounced
in the midcap and small-
cap indices, which is
considered a positive
sign. During the same pe-
riod, foreign institutional
investors (FIIs) ended
their selling streak and
recorded a net purchase
of Rs 342.74 crore.
Meanwhile, domestic in-
stitutional investors
(DIIs) continued their
strong buying trend, pur-
chasing shares worth Rs
5,945.31 crore to support
the market.
In the bullion market,
the upward trend in inter-
national gold and silver
prices came to a halt this
week. In the Jaipur mar-
ket, the price of 24-carat
gold fell by Rs 5,800 per
10 grams, from Rs
1,32,500 to Rs 1,26,700
per 10 grams. Silver de-
clined by Rs 19,500 per
kilogram, from Rs
1,73,000 to Rs 1,53,500
per kilogram. After the
recent decline in gold and
silver prices, traders ex-
pect further downward
correction, with gold like-
ly to fall more sharply
than silver.Regarding the
future trend of the market,
share traders believe that
there are now increasing
chances of recovery.
(The views of author
are personal.)
REPRESENTATIONAL
A
Vimal
Kothari
Associate Editor, First
India News & Senior
Journalist
UP CM Yogi in Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu with Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a meeting at
Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan with UP Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath during a meeting in New Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid a
courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
After the meeting, Yogi Adityanath tweeted:
“Your guidance gives us the energy to remain steadfast
on the path of duty. For us, your direction is both our
policy and our strength. Heartfelt thanks to you, Hon’ble
Prime Minister, for giving your valuable time!”
RJD’S PRATIMA
KUSHWAHA JOINS
BJP BEFORE POLLS
Ahead of the
Bihar assembly
polls, RJD lead-
er Pratima Kushwaha,
who had earlier served
as the chief of its state
women’s wing, joined
the BJP, claiming that
“grassroots leaders are
not respected” in the op-
position party. BJP state
president Dilip Jaiswal
welcomed her to the
saffron party. Talking to
reporters here, Jaiswal
said, “The environ-
ment of nepotism and
dynastic politics is so
prevalent within the RJD
and the Congress that
their leaders are feeling
disenchanted. This is
the reason why several
of their leaders are join-
ing the BJP.”
‘Law to provide govt jobs to every family in
20 days if INDIA bloc forms govt in Bihar’
PTI
Khagaria (Bihar)
If the INDIA bloc is vot-
ed to power in Bihar, a
law will be enacted with-
in 20 days to provide
government jobs to every
family, and the recruit-
ments would be complet-
ed in 20 months, the coa-
lition’s CM candidate
Tejashwi Yadav said on
Saturday.
Addressing an elec-
tion rally in Gogri in
Khagaria district, Yadav
said he was fighting the
elections not just to
form a government but
to build the state.
“We need to make Bi-
har number one, for
which there is a need to
bring investment, pro-
mote education and en-
sure proper health facili-
ties,” he said.
Meanwhile, BJP MP
Ravi Kishan on Saturday
praised the National
Democratic Alliance
(NDA) leadership, as-
serting that there is no
difference between the
words and actions of
Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar and Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi.
The BJP leader ex-
tended his warm greet-
ings to the people of Bi-
har on the occasion of
Chhath.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav with Ansari Mahapanchayat chief
Naseem Nayyar Ansari during an event in Patna.
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REMEMBERING THE AD LEGEND WHO MADE BRANDS IMMORTAL
Piyush Pandey cremated in Mumbai amid emotional tributes from industry
First India Bureau
New Delhi
he adver-
tising
world bid
a heartfelt farewell
to Piyush Pandey,
the iconic creative
force behind some
of India?s most
memorable cam-
paigns, as
his
last rites were performed
earlier this morning at
10:30 am at the Shivaji
Park Crematorium in
Mumbai. The mortal re-
mains of the Padma Shri
recipient were first
brought to his residence
in Mumbai, where
friends, family, and col-
leagues paid their re-
spects before proceeding
to the crematorium.
Notable attendees in-
cluded Bollywood icons
Amitabh Bachchan and
his son Abhishek Bach-
chan, who arrived to
pay their final re-
spects. Industry titans
such as Rajiv Bajaj (Man-
aging Director, Bajaj
Auto) and Sudhir Sita-
pati (MD & CEO, Godrej
Consumer Products)
were present, alongside
Ogilvy alumni and exec-
utives, underscoring Pan-
dey?s profound influence
on the advertising sector.
Actress Ila Arun, Pan-
dey?s sister, expressed
gratitude for the love
showered on Pandey, not-
ing that his mortal remains
were taken to Shivaji Park
for the advertising frater-
nity to bid adieu.
Indian dairy giant
Amul, known for its icon-
ic topical creatives,
joined in the nation?s
mourning with a tribute
that read, ?Inka sur sabse
mila,? capturing Pan-
dey?s unmatched ability
to strike a chord with
every Indian. The caption
accompanying the post
read, ?Amul Topical:
Tribute to one of India?s
advertising legends!?
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Cyclone Montha heading
to Andhra Pradesh coast
PTI
Chennai
Many parts of coastal
Andhra Pradesh (CAP)
and Rayalaseema regions
in Andhra Pradesh will
have to brace for heavy to
extremely heavy rainfall
next week (from October
27) as the IMD has said
that a cyclone likely to
form in the Bay of Bengal
is approaching its coast.
The cyclonic storm will
be identified as Cyclone
?Montha?, named by
Thailand. This will be the
second cyclone to develop
in October this year, after
Cyclone Shakthi that had
developed off the Gujarat
coast in the Arabian Sea.
The system is likely to
cross Andhra Pradesh
coast between Machilipat-
nam and Kalingapatnam
around Kakinada on Oc-
tober 28 as a severe cy-
clonic storm with a maxi-
mum sustained wind
speed of 90-100 kmph
gusting to 110 kmph. The
disaster management
teams in Andhra Pradesh
are on high alert due to the
formation of cyclone
which is forecast to bring
extreme rainfall.
The IMD issued an or-
ange alert for Chennai as
the depression over the
southeast Bay of Bengal
is expected to intensify.
Agencies
New Delhi
Union Minister of Health
and Family Welfare JP
Nadda today emphasised
the importance of un-
leashing the potential of
technology for improv-
ing medical diagnosis,
while also maintaining
that human touch should
not go from patient care.
Nadda made these re-
marks while addressing
the 50th annual convoca-
tion ceremony of All In-
dia Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) at
New Delhi.
He urged the young
doctors to serve with em-
pathy, uphold the highest
standards of ethics, and
harness innovation to
meet the evolving health-
care needs of the nation.
?AIIMS has taken a
lead in Artificial Intelli-
gence (AI), genomics,
precision medicine, and
telehealth. While tech-
nology can help in detec-
tion and also make pa-
tients happier, the human
touch and compassion
should not go. That must
remain,? Nadda said.
He commended the in-
stitution for making sig-
nificant leaps in AI-driv-
en diagnostics and ro-
botic surgery training.
Addressing the gather-
ing, the Health Minister
congratulated the gradu-
ating students and com-
mended AIIMS for its
unparalleled contribution
to advancing medical sci-
ence, education, and pa-
tient care in India.
?In the field of medical
sciences, training, and
healthcare delivery,
AIIMS has made its own
place, not only in India
but globally,? the Minis-
ter said. sNadda reflected
on India?s progress in
healthcare and medical
education over the last
decade, and stated that
while the country had
only one AIIMS at the
end of the past century,
today there are 23 AIIMS
institutions across India.
?These will soon become
operational,? he added.
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New Delhi
Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh and Chief of
Defence Staff (CDS)
General Anil Chauhan
held a crucial interaction
on Saturday with the top
leadership of the Indian
Army during the ongoing
Army Commanders?
Conference, focussing on
operational preparedness
and future challenges.
The high-level review
emphasised strengthening
combat capabilities, infra-
structure development,
and readiness of the
Armed Forces to effec-
tively deal with any secu-
rity situation in the region.
According to a post
shared by Headquarters
Integrated Defence Staff
(HQ IDS) on X, ?Hon?ble
Raksha Mantri Shri Ra-
jnath Singh and General
Anil Chauhan, Chief of
Defence Staff, engaged
with the apex leadership
of the Indian Army in the
Army Commanders?
Conference.
The Defence Minister
and CDS reviewed the
prevailing security situa-
tion in the region and dis-
cussed measures to en-
hance the future prepar-
edness of the Armed
Forces for any eventual-
ity. During the interac-
tion, they were briefed on
the operational readiness
and key initiatives under-
taken to strengthen com-
bat capability and infra-
structure in the sector.
?The CDS interacted
with officers and jawans
in a candid interaction,?
HQ IDS posted on X.
US singer Millben calls
PM Modi ?Good Friend?
Book ?Modi?s Mission?
launched at Raj Bhavan
Agencies
New Delhi
American singer and ac-
tress Mary Millben,
known for her soulful per-
formances and cultural
diplomacy, has expressed
her deep admiration and
respect for PM Narendra
Modi, calling him ?a good
friend? and praising his
leadership both in India
and on the global stage.
Millben, who has per-
formed for Indian audi-
ences on several prestig-
ious occasions, described
her experiences with the
Prime Minister as ?mem-
orable and inspiring?.
Millben said, ?I have
great respect for the Prime
Minister, who has cer-
tainly become a good
friend. I would probably
say my most memorable
experience was when the
PM Modi came to the US
as an invited guest.?
First India Bureau
New Delhi
A grand launch ceremony
of the book ?Modi?s Mis-
sion?, based on the life,
thoughts, and working
style of PM Narendra
Modi, was held on Satur-
day in Mumbai. The event
was graced by Maharash-
tra Governor Acharya
Devvrat, CM Devendra
Fadnavis, and Deputy
CM Eknath Shinde.
Authored by Berjis De-
sai, a renowned lawyer
and writer, the book pre-
sents Modi ji?s life as ?a
story of an idea?, the idea
of national renaissance
and a self-reliant India. He
describes Modi?s leader-
ship as a mission aimed at
the revival of a developed
India. Desai said that PM
Modi overcame early
prejudices and false nar-
ratives through determi-
nation and purpose.
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readiness with Army leadership
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police arrested Prashant
Bankar, one of the two
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Badane raped her on mul-
tiple occasions.
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doctor has left behind a
four-page letter revealing
shocking details of al-
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landlord, named
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Piyush Pandey cremated in Mumbai amid emotional tributes from industry
First India Bureau
New Delhi
he adver-
tising
world bid
a heartfelt farewell
to Piyush Pandey,
the iconic creative
force behind some
of India?s most
memorable cam-
paigns, as
his
last rites were performed
earlier this morning at
10:30 am at the Shivaji
Park Crematorium in
Mumbai. The mortal re-
mains of the Padma Shri
recipient were first
brought to his residence
in Mumbai, where
friends, family, and col-
leagues paid their re-
spects before proceeding
to the crematorium.
Notable attendees in-
cluded Bollywood icons
Amitabh Bachchan and
his son Abhishek Bach-
chan, who arrived to
pay their final re-
spects. Industry titans
such as Rajiv Bajaj (Man-
aging Director, Bajaj
Auto) and Sudhir Sita-
pati (MD & CEO, Godrej
Consumer Products)
were present, alongside
Ogilvy alumni and exec-
utives, underscoring Pan-
dey?s profound influence
on the advertising sector.
Actress Ila Arun, Pan-
dey?s sister, expressed
gratitude for the love
showered on Pandey, not-
ing that his mortal remains
were taken to Shivaji Park
for the advertising frater-
nity to bid adieu.
Indian dairy giant
Amul, known for its icon-
ic topical creatives,
joined in the nation?s
mourning with a tribute
that read, ?Inka sur sabse
mila,? capturing Pan-
dey?s unmatched ability
to strike a chord with
every Indian. The caption
accompanying the post
read, ?Amul Topical:
Tribute to one of India?s
advertising legends!?
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Cyclone Montha heading
to Andhra Pradesh coast
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Chennai
Many parts of coastal
Andhra Pradesh (CAP)
and Rayalaseema regions
in Andhra Pradesh will
have to brace for heavy to
extremely heavy rainfall
next week (from October
27) as the IMD has said
that a cyclone likely to
form in the Bay of Bengal
is approaching its coast.
The cyclonic storm will
be identified as Cyclone
?Montha?, named by
Thailand. This will be the
second cyclone to develop
in October this year, after
Cyclone Shakthi that had
developed off the Gujarat
coast in the Arabian Sea.
The system is likely to
cross Andhra Pradesh
coast between Machilipat-
nam and Kalingapatnam
around Kakinada on Oc-
tober 28 as a severe cy-
clonic storm with a maxi-
mum sustained wind
speed of 90-100 kmph
gusting to 110 kmph. The
disaster management
teams in Andhra Pradesh
are on high alert due to the
formation of cyclone
which is forecast to bring
extreme rainfall.
The IMD issued an or-
ange alert for Chennai as
the depression over the
southeast Bay of Bengal
is expected to intensify.
Agencies
New Delhi
Union Minister of Health
and Family Welfare JP
Nadda today emphasised
the importance of un-
leashing the potential of
technology for improv-
ing medical diagnosis,
while also maintaining
that human touch should
not go from patient care.
Nadda made these re-
marks while addressing
the 50th annual convoca-
tion ceremony of All In-
dia Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) at
New Delhi.
He urged the young
doctors to serve with em-
pathy, uphold the highest
standards of ethics, and
harness innovation to
meet the evolving health-
care needs of the nation.
?AIIMS has taken a
lead in Artificial Intelli-
gence (AI), genomics,
precision medicine, and
telehealth. While tech-
nology can help in detec-
tion and also make pa-
tients happier, the human
touch and compassion
should not go. That must
remain,? Nadda said.
He commended the in-
stitution for making sig-
nificant leaps in AI-driv-
en diagnostics and ro-
botic surgery training.
Addressing the gather-
ing, the Health Minister
congratulated the gradu-
ating students and com-
mended AIIMS for its
unparalleled contribution
to advancing medical sci-
ence, education, and pa-
tient care in India.
?In the field of medical
sciences, training, and
healthcare delivery,
AIIMS has made its own
place, not only in India
but globally,? the Minis-
ter said. sNadda reflected
on India?s progress in
healthcare and medical
education over the last
decade, and stated that
while the country had
only one AIIMS at the
end of the past century,
today there are 23 AIIMS
institutions across India.
?These will soon become
operational,? he added.
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New Delhi
Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh and Chief of
Defence Staff (CDS)
General Anil Chauhan
held a crucial interaction
on Saturday with the top
leadership of the Indian
Army during the ongoing
Army Commanders?
Conference, focussing on
operational preparedness
and future challenges.
The high-level review
emphasised strengthening
combat capabilities, infra-
structure development,
and readiness of the
Armed Forces to effec-
tively deal with any secu-
rity situation in the region.
According to a post
shared by Headquarters
Integrated Defence Staff
(HQ IDS) on X, ?Hon?ble
Raksha Mantri Shri Ra-
jnath Singh and General
Anil Chauhan, Chief of
Defence Staff, engaged
with the apex leadership
of the Indian Army in the
Army Commanders?
Conference.
The Defence Minister
and CDS reviewed the
prevailing security situa-
tion in the region and dis-
cussed measures to en-
hance the future prepar-
edness of the Armed
Forces for any eventual-
ity. During the interac-
tion, they were briefed on
the operational readiness
and key initiatives under-
taken to strengthen com-
bat capability and infra-
structure in the sector.
?The CDS interacted
with officers and jawans
in a candid interaction,?
HQ IDS posted on X.
US singer Millben calls
PM Modi ?Good Friend?
Book ?Modi?s Mission?
launched at Raj Bhavan
Agencies
New Delhi
American singer and ac-
tress Mary Millben,
known for her soulful per-
formances and cultural
diplomacy, has expressed
her deep admiration and
respect for PM Narendra
Modi, calling him ?a good
friend? and praising his
leadership both in India
and on the global stage.
Millben, who has per-
formed for Indian audi-
ences on several prestig-
ious occasions, described
her experiences with the
Prime Minister as ?mem-
orable and inspiring?.
Millben said, ?I have
great respect for the Prime
Minister, who has cer-
tainly become a good
friend. I would probably
say my most memorable
experience was when the
PM Modi came to the US
as an invited guest.?
First India Bureau
New Delhi
A grand launch ceremony
of the book ?Modi?s Mis-
sion?, based on the life,
thoughts, and working
style of PM Narendra
Modi, was held on Satur-
day in Mumbai. The event
was graced by Maharash-
tra Governor Acharya
Devvrat, CM Devendra
Fadnavis, and Deputy
CM Eknath Shinde.
Authored by Berjis De-
sai, a renowned lawyer
and writer, the book pre-
sents Modi ji?s life as ?a
story of an idea?, the idea
of national renaissance
and a self-reliant India. He
describes Modi?s leader-
ship as a mission aimed at
the revival of a developed
India. Desai said that PM
Modi overcame early
prejudices and false nar-
ratives through determi-
nation and purpose.
Rajnath, CDS review security
readiness with Army leadership
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Police on Saturday ar-
rested one person in con-
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suicide of a 28-year-old
woman doctor in Maha-
rashtra?s Satara district,
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A team from the Phaltan
police arrested Prashant
Bankar, one of the two
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that sub-inspector Gopal
Badane raped her on mul-
tiple occasions.
A 26-year-old woman
doctor has left behind a
four-page letter revealing
shocking details of al-
leged sexual assault, har-
assment and corruption.
Maha doctor
death: Son of
landlord, named
in suicide note
HE WAS ONE OF THE CREATIVE TALENTS OF
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PEACE HANGS FRAGILE
Pak Defence Min Asif warns war possible amid
Pakistan-Afghanistan Istanbul negotiations
Agencies
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akistan’s De-
fence. Minis-
ter Khawaja
Muhammad Asif
warned on Saturday
that failure to reach an
agreement with Af-
ghanistan during ongo-
ing Istanbul talks could
escalate into “open
war.” “We have the op-
tion, if no agreement
takes place, we have an
open war with them.
But I saw that they want
peace,” Asif told.
The second round of
Pakistan-Afghanistan
talks began Saturday in
Istanbul and will contin-
ue Sunday. The discus-
sions aim to address se-
curity concerns and es-
tablish a lasting ceasefire
along the shared border
after two weeks of clash-
es that left dozens dead,
including civilians. The
conflict erupted follow-
ing explosions in central
Kabul, blamed by the
Taliban on Pakistan,
prompting retaliatory
strikes.
An initial ceasefire
collapsed within days
amid mutual accusations,
but a second truce, medi-
ated by Qatar and Tur-
key, has largely held. At
Istanbul, negotiators are
expected to outline
mechanisms for main-
taining stability an-
nounced during Doha
talks. Afghan delegation,
arrived in Turkey Friday.
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cy is an “alien” concept
for Pakistan, India has
called upon Islamabad to
end grave human rights
violations in territories
under its illegal occupa-
tion, where the popula-
tion is in “open revolt”
against military occupa-
tion, repression, brutality
and exploitation.
Responding to refer-
ences made by Pakistan’s
envoy at the UN Security
Council’s open debate on
‘The United Nations Or-
ganisation: Looking into
the Future’ on Friday, In-
dia’s Permanent Repre-
sentative to the UN, Am-
bassador Parvathaneni
Harish, said, “The people
of Jammu and Kashmir
exercise their fundamen-
tal rights in accordance
with India’s time-tested
democratic traditions and
constitutional frame-
work.”
“We, of course, know
that these are concepts
alien to Pakistan,” he
said. The envoy reiterat-
ed that Jammu and Kash-
mir “has been, is, and
will always be” an inte-
gral and inalienable part
of India. Strongly rebuk-
ing Islamabad, Harish
said, “We call upon Paki-
stan to end the grave and
ongoing human rights
violations in the areas il-
legally occupied by it,
where the population is
in open revolt against Pa-
kistan’s military occupa-
tion, repression, brutality
and illegal exploitation
of resources.”
Harish also empha-
sised that the UN must
undertake “real, compre-
hensive reforms,” saying
80-year-old Security
Council architecture no
longer reflects present
geopolitical realities.
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Russian air strikes on
Ukraine kill 4, wound 16
Agencies
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Russian missile and
drone attacks on Ukraine
overnight into Saturday
killed at least four people
and wounded 16 others,
local officials said. In the
capital, Kyiv, two people
were killed and nine were
wounded in a ballistic
missile attack in the early
hours of Saturday, Timur
Tkachenko, head of
Kyiv’s city military ad-
ministration, said.
A fire broke out in a
non-residential building
in one location, while
debris from intercepted
missiles fell in an open
area at another site, dam-
aging windows in near-
by buildings, Ukraine’s
State Emergency Ser-
vice wrote on the mes-
sage app Telegram.
Ukraine’s Air Force
said Russia launched
nine missiles and 62
drones, of which air de-
fences intercepted four
missiles and 50 drones.
Trump visits Asia as ASEAN
summit welcomes East Timor
Agencies
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Southeast Asian foreign
ministers held talks Sat-
urday ahead of a land-
mark ASEAN summit
that will formally wel-
come East Timor as the
bloc’s 11th member and
mark US President Don-
ald Trump’s first trip to
Asia since returning to
the White House.
The meeting serves as
a curtain-raiser for the
annual Association of
Southeast Asian Nations
summit which starts on
Sunday in Kuala Lum-
pur, followed by two
days of high-level en-
gagements with key part-
ners, including China,
Japan, India, Australia,
Russia, South Korea and
the US.
Leaders are expected
to focus on regional secu-
rity, economic resilience,
and maritime disputes —
with US tariffs and shift-
ing global trade patterns
looming large over dis-
cussions. Malaysian FM
Mohamad Hasan cau-
tioned his counterparts
that “the turbulence of
global politics will surely
continue to cast a long
shadow over our region.”
PREZ TRUMP SAYS HE
WISHES TO MEET KIM
JONG UN ON ASIA TRIP
RUBIO TOURS US
CENTER, MONITORING
GAZA CEASEFIRE
Washinton: Donald
Trump has said he
would like to meet
North Korean leader Kim
Jong Un during his upcom-
ing trip to Asia. “I would.
If you want to put out the
word, I’m open to it,” the
US president told reporters
onboard Air Force One as
he departed for the region,
adding that he “had a great
relationship” with Kim.
Trump made history during
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set foot into North Korea
when they last shook hands
in 2019. His trip to Malaysia
and Japan will see him
meet a number of world
leaders including China’s Xi
Jinping, amid trade negotia-
tions sparked by US tariffs.
Kiryat Gat (Israel):
US Secretary of
State Marco Rubio
on Friday toured a US-led
centrs in Israel oversee-
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the Trump
administra-
tion worked
to set up an
international
security force
in the territory
and shore up the tenuous
truce between Israel and
Hamas. Rubio was visiting
the centre for civilian and
military coordination. US VP
JD Vance was there earlier
this week announcing its
opening, and US envoys
Steve Witkoff & Jared Kush-
ner, the president's son-in-
law, were also in Israel.
Two dead, 13
shot at North
Carolina party
Agencies
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A shooting at a large
weekend party in south-
eastern North Carolina
killed two people and
critically wounded sev-
eral others, a sheriff said
Saturday. Robeson
County Sheriff Burnis
Wilkins’ office said in a
news release on social
media that 13 people
were shot. He said early
Saturday that homicide
investigators and others
were at the scene of the
party in a rural area out-
side of Maxton, which is
about 95 miles southwest
of Raleigh near the South
Carolina border. More
than 150 people fled the
location before law en-
forcement staff arrived.
LIC denies Washington Post claims,
stresses upholding integrity & prudence
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The Life Insurance Cor-
poration of India has
strongly refuted recent
reports by The Washing-
ton Post alleging irregu-
larities in its investment
practices. In an official
statement issued on Satur-
day, the LIC asserted that
all its investments are
conducted with the high-
est standards of integrity
and due diligence. “LIC
denies false reports by
The Washington Post, re-
affirming that all invest-
ments are made with in-
tegrity and due diligence,”
the statement read.
The corporation em-
phasized that its invest-
ment decisions are guid-
ed by sound financial
principles and comply
fully with regulatory re-
quirements. Managed by
seasoned professionals,
LIC’s portfolio adheres
to strict guidelines de-
signed to safeguard and
grow the funds of its vast
policyholder base.
The Washington Post
report had raised con-
cerns over LIC’s invest-
ment conduct. However,
LIC categorically dis-
missed these claims as
baseless and lacking
merit, reiterating its on-
going commitment to
transparency and ac-
countability.
Assuring policyhold-
ers of the safety and se-
curity of their invest-
ments, LIC underscored
its dedication to protect-
ing policyholder interests
and delivering value-
added services. With mil-
lions of customers and a
dominant position in In-
dia’s insurance sector,
LIC’s denial aims to re-
store confidence among
stakeholders & reaffirm
its reputation as prudent
& trustworthy institution.
Agencies
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Rohit Sharma smashed
his 33rd ODI century
(121 not out), while Vi-
rat Kohli contributed 74
not out, as India com-
fortably defeated Aus-
tralia by nine wickets in
the third ODI in Sydney
on Saturday. Chasing
237, India reached the
target in 38.3 overs. De-
spite the loss, Australia
had already secured the
series 2-1, having won
the first two matches.
Earlier, Harshit Rana
justified the faith shown
in him by India head
coach Gautam Gambhir,
returning impressive
figures of 4 for 39 as In-
dia bowled out Australia
for 236. The hosts
looked strong at 183 for
3 at one stage, but a dis-
ciplined and collective
bowling effort enabled
India to stage a remark-
able comeback. Austral-
ia won the toss and opt-
ed to bat first.
Venezuelan Prez Maduro says ‘US fabricating a
war’ as it deploys world’s largest warship
Agencies
&DUDFDV
Venezuela’s President
Nicolás Maduro has ac-
cused the US of “fabri-
cating a new war”, after
it ordered the world’s
largest warship to be sent
to the Caribbean. The
USS Gerald R Ford can
carry up to 90 aircraft.
The US has conducted
10 air strikes on vessels in
the area as part of what it
says is a war on drug traf-
fickers. US President
Donald Trump has ac-
cused Maduro of being
the leader of a drug-traf-
ficking organisation,
which he denies, and there
are fears in Venezuela that
the US military build-up is
aimed at removing the
long-time opponent of
Trump from power.
Ousted
Madagascan
president loses
citizenship
Agencies
$QWDQDQDULYR
Former Madagascan
President Andry
Rajoelina, who was
ousted in a coup last
week, has been
stripped of his citi-
zenship by the new
regime. The order,
signed by new Prime
Minister
Herint-
salama
Rajaon-
arivelo,
cited lo-
cal laws stipulating
that people who ac-
quired foreign citi-
zenship should lose
their Malagasy na-
tionality.
Rajoelina, ob-
tained French citi-
zenship, prompting
calls for his disquali-
fication from the
2023 presidential
election. But he went
on to win. He fled the
African island nation
after weeks of pro-
tests over persistent
power, water short-
ages, culminating in
a military takeover.
Pak faces heat
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WHO LED PAK OPS
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recalling that the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA)
believed the two nuclear-
armed nations would go to
war after the 2001 Par-
liament attacks. John Kiriak-
ou, who has served in the
CIA for 15 years, opened
up about the unease
between Washington and
Islamabad and his years
leading counterterrorism
operations in Pakistan dur-
ing an interview. Islamabad
needs to arrive at a policy
conclusion that it would
gain nothing from a war with
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noted. "Nothing, literally
nothing good will come of
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PREZ ZELENSKYY URGES US TO EXTEND RUSSIAN
SANCTIONS; SEEKS LONG-RANGE MISSILES
London: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen-
skyy on Friday urged the United States to expand
sanctions on Russian oil from two companies to the
whole sector, and appealed for
long-range missiles to hit back at
Russia. Zelenskyy was in London
for talks with two dozen Euro-
pean leaders who have pledged
military help to shield his country
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three-year war.
The meeting hosted by British
Prime Minister Keir Starmer aimed to step up pressure on
Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding momentum to re-
cent measures that have included a new round of sanctions
from the United States and European countries on Russia's
vital oil and gas export earnings.
US IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON COLOMBIA'S PREZ &
FAMILY OVER DRUG TRAFFICKING ALLEGATIONS
Washington: The Trump administration imposed
sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo
Petro, his family and a member of his
government over accusations of involvement
in the global drug trade, sharply escalating
tensions with the leftist leader of one of the
closest U.S. allies in South America. The
Treasury Department leveled the penalties
against Petro; his wife, Veronica del Socorro
Alcocer Garcia; his son, Nicolas Fernando Petro Burgos;
and Colombian Interior Minister Armando Alberto Bene-
GHWWL3UHVLGHQW7UXPSGRHVQRWWROHUDWHWUDInFNLQJRIGUXJV
India cruises to nine-wicket victory over Australia
Pakistan-Afghanistan
talks began Saturday
in Istanbul and will
continue Sunday. The
discussions aim to
address security
concerns and establish
a lasting ceasefire deal
along the shared
border after two
weeks of clashes that
left dozens dead,
including civilians
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Sunday | October 26, 2025
PEACE HANGS FRAGILE
Pak Defence Min Asif warns war possible amid
Pakistan-Afghanistan Istanbul negotiations
Agencies
,VWDQEXO
akistan’s De-
fence. Minis-
ter Khawaja
Muhammad Asif
warned on Saturday
that failure to reach an
agreement with Af-
ghanistan during ongo-
ing Istanbul talks could
escalate into “open
war.” “We have the op-
tion, if no agreement
takes place, we have an
open war with them.
But I saw that they want
peace,” Asif told.
The second round of
Pakistan-Afghanistan
talks began Saturday in
Istanbul and will contin-
ue Sunday. The discus-
sions aim to address se-
curity concerns and es-
tablish a lasting ceasefire
along the shared border
after two weeks of clash-
es that left dozens dead,
including civilians. The
conflict erupted follow-
ing explosions in central
Kabul, blamed by the
Taliban on Pakistan,
prompting retaliatory
strikes.
An initial ceasefire
collapsed within days
amid mutual accusations,
but a second truce, medi-
ated by Qatar and Tur-
key, has largely held. At
Istanbul, negotiators are
expected to outline
mechanisms for main-
taining stability an-
nounced during Doha
talks. Afghan delegation,
arrived in Turkey Friday.
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UN over rights violations
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cy is an “alien” concept
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called upon Islamabad to
end grave human rights
violations in territories
under its illegal occupa-
tion, where the popula-
tion is in “open revolt”
against military occupa-
tion, repression, brutality
and exploitation.
Responding to refer-
ences made by Pakistan’s
envoy at the UN Security
Council’s open debate on
‘The United Nations Or-
ganisation: Looking into
the Future’ on Friday, In-
dia’s Permanent Repre-
sentative to the UN, Am-
bassador Parvathaneni
Harish, said, “The people
of Jammu and Kashmir
exercise their fundamen-
tal rights in accordance
with India’s time-tested
democratic traditions and
constitutional frame-
work.”
“We, of course, know
that these are concepts
alien to Pakistan,” he
said. The envoy reiterat-
ed that Jammu and Kash-
mir “has been, is, and
will always be” an inte-
gral and inalienable part
of India. Strongly rebuk-
ing Islamabad, Harish
said, “We call upon Paki-
stan to end the grave and
ongoing human rights
violations in the areas il-
legally occupied by it,
where the population is
in open revolt against Pa-
kistan’s military occupa-
tion, repression, brutality
and illegal exploitation
of resources.”
Harish also empha-
sised that the UN must
undertake “real, compre-
hensive reforms,” saying
80-year-old Security
Council architecture no
longer reflects present
geopolitical realities.
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Russian air strikes on
Ukraine kill 4, wound 16
Agencies
.\LY
Russian missile and
drone attacks on Ukraine
overnight into Saturday
killed at least four people
and wounded 16 others,
local officials said. In the
capital, Kyiv, two people
were killed and nine were
wounded in a ballistic
missile attack in the early
hours of Saturday, Timur
Tkachenko, head of
Kyiv’s city military ad-
ministration, said.
A fire broke out in a
non-residential building
in one location, while
debris from intercepted
missiles fell in an open
area at another site, dam-
aging windows in near-
by buildings, Ukraine’s
State Emergency Ser-
vice wrote on the mes-
sage app Telegram.
Ukraine’s Air Force
said Russia launched
nine missiles and 62
drones, of which air de-
fences intercepted four
missiles and 50 drones.
Trump visits Asia as ASEAN
summit welcomes East Timor
Agencies
.XDOD/XPSXU
Southeast Asian foreign
ministers held talks Sat-
urday ahead of a land-
mark ASEAN summit
that will formally wel-
come East Timor as the
bloc’s 11th member and
mark US President Don-
ald Trump’s first trip to
Asia since returning to
the White House.
The meeting serves as
a curtain-raiser for the
annual Association of
Southeast Asian Nations
summit which starts on
Sunday in Kuala Lum-
pur, followed by two
days of high-level en-
gagements with key part-
ners, including China,
Japan, India, Australia,
Russia, South Korea and
the US.
Leaders are expected
to focus on regional secu-
rity, economic resilience,
and maritime disputes —
with US tariffs and shift-
ing global trade patterns
looming large over dis-
cussions. Malaysian FM
Mohamad Hasan cau-
tioned his counterparts
that “the turbulence of
global politics will surely
continue to cast a long
shadow over our region.”
PREZ TRUMP SAYS HE
WISHES TO MEET KIM
JONG UN ON ASIA TRIP
RUBIO TOURS US
CENTER, MONITORING
GAZA CEASEFIRE
Washinton: Donald
Trump has said he
would like to meet
North Korean leader Kim
Jong Un during his upcom-
ing trip to Asia. “I would.
If you want to put out the
word, I’m open to it,” the
US president told reporters
onboard Air Force One as
he departed for the region,
adding that he “had a great
relationship” with Kim.
Trump made history during
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set foot into North Korea
when they last shook hands
in 2019. His trip to Malaysia
and Japan will see him
meet a number of world
leaders including China’s Xi
Jinping, amid trade negotia-
tions sparked by US tariffs.
Kiryat Gat (Israel):
US Secretary of
State Marco Rubio
on Friday toured a US-led
centrs in Israel oversee-
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the Trump
administra-
tion worked
to set up an
international
security force
in the territory
and shore up the tenuous
truce between Israel and
Hamas. Rubio was visiting
the centre for civilian and
military coordination. US VP
JD Vance was there earlier
this week announcing its
opening, and US envoys
Steve Witkoff & Jared Kush-
ner, the president's son-in-
law, were also in Israel.
Two dead, 13
shot at North
Carolina party
Agencies
5DOHLJK
A shooting at a large
weekend party in south-
eastern North Carolina
killed two people and
critically wounded sev-
eral others, a sheriff said
Saturday. Robeson
County Sheriff Burnis
Wilkins’ office said in a
news release on social
media that 13 people
were shot. He said early
Saturday that homicide
investigators and others
were at the scene of the
party in a rural area out-
side of Maxton, which is
about 95 miles southwest
of Raleigh near the South
Carolina border. More
than 150 people fled the
location before law en-
forcement staff arrived.
LIC denies Washington Post claims,
stresses upholding integrity & prudence
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The Life Insurance Cor-
poration of India has
strongly refuted recent
reports by The Washing-
ton Post alleging irregu-
larities in its investment
practices. In an official
statement issued on Satur-
day, the LIC asserted that
all its investments are
conducted with the high-
est standards of integrity
and due diligence. “LIC
denies false reports by
The Washington Post, re-
affirming that all invest-
ments are made with in-
tegrity and due diligence,”
the statement read.
The corporation em-
phasized that its invest-
ment decisions are guid-
ed by sound financial
principles and comply
fully with regulatory re-
quirements. Managed by
seasoned professionals,
LIC’s portfolio adheres
to strict guidelines de-
signed to safeguard and
grow the funds of its vast
policyholder base.
The Washington Post
report had raised con-
cerns over LIC’s invest-
ment conduct. However,
LIC categorically dis-
missed these claims as
baseless and lacking
merit, reiterating its on-
going commitment to
transparency and ac-
countability.
Assuring policyhold-
ers of the safety and se-
curity of their invest-
ments, LIC underscored
its dedication to protect-
ing policyholder interests
and delivering value-
added services. With mil-
lions of customers and a
dominant position in In-
dia’s insurance sector,
LIC’s denial aims to re-
store confidence among
stakeholders & reaffirm
its reputation as prudent
& trustworthy institution.
Agencies
6\GQH\
Rohit Sharma smashed
his 33rd ODI century
(121 not out), while Vi-
rat Kohli contributed 74
not out, as India com-
fortably defeated Aus-
tralia by nine wickets in
the third ODI in Sydney
on Saturday. Chasing
237, India reached the
target in 38.3 overs. De-
spite the loss, Australia
had already secured the
series 2-1, having won
the first two matches.
Earlier, Harshit Rana
justified the faith shown
in him by India head
coach Gautam Gambhir,
returning impressive
figures of 4 for 39 as In-
dia bowled out Australia
for 236. The hosts
looked strong at 183 for
3 at one stage, but a dis-
ciplined and collective
bowling effort enabled
India to stage a remark-
able comeback. Austral-
ia won the toss and opt-
ed to bat first.
Venezuelan Prez Maduro says ‘US fabricating a
war’ as it deploys world’s largest warship
Agencies
&DUDFDV
Venezuela’s President
Nicolás Maduro has ac-
cused the US of “fabri-
cating a new war”, after
it ordered the world’s
largest warship to be sent
to the Caribbean. The
USS Gerald R Ford can
carry up to 90 aircraft.
The US has conducted
10 air strikes on vessels in
the area as part of what it
says is a war on drug traf-
fickers. US President
Donald Trump has ac-
cused Maduro of being
the leader of a drug-traf-
ficking organisation,
which he denies, and there
are fears in Venezuela that
the US military build-up is
aimed at removing the
long-time opponent of
Trump from power.
Ousted
Madagascan
president loses
citizenship
Agencies
$QWDQDQDULYR
Former Madagascan
President Andry
Rajoelina, who was
ousted in a coup last
week, has been
stripped of his citi-
zenship by the new
regime. The order,
signed by new Prime
Minister
Herint-
salama
Rajaon-
arivelo,
cited lo-
cal laws stipulating
that people who ac-
quired foreign citi-
zenship should lose
their Malagasy na-
tionality.
Rajoelina, ob-
tained French citi-
zenship, prompting
calls for his disquali-
fication from the
2023 presidential
election. But he went
on to win. He fled the
African island nation
after weeks of pro-
tests over persistent
power, water short-
ages, culminating in
a military takeover.
Pak faces heat
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recalling that the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA)
believed the two nuclear-
armed nations would go to
war after the 2001 Par-
liament attacks. John Kiriak-
ou, who has served in the
CIA for 15 years, opened
up about the unease
between Washington and
Islamabad and his years
leading counterterrorism
operations in Pakistan dur-
ing an interview. Islamabad
needs to arrive at a policy
conclusion that it would
gain nothing from a war with
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noted. "Nothing, literally
nothing good will come of
an actual war between India
and Pakistan because the
Pakistanis will lose.
PREZ ZELENSKYY URGES US TO EXTEND RUSSIAN
SANCTIONS; SEEKS LONG-RANGE MISSILES
London: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen-
skyy on Friday urged the United States to expand
sanctions on Russian oil from two companies to the
whole sector, and appealed for
long-range missiles to hit back at
Russia. Zelenskyy was in London
for talks with two dozen Euro-
pean leaders who have pledged
military help to shield his country
from future Russian aggression if
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three-year war.
The meeting hosted by British
Prime Minister Keir Starmer aimed to step up pressure on
Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding momentum to re-
cent measures that have included a new round of sanctions
from the United States and European countries on Russia's
vital oil and gas export earnings.
US IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON COLOMBIA'S PREZ &
FAMILY OVER DRUG TRAFFICKING ALLEGATIONS
Washington: The Trump administration imposed
sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo
Petro, his family and a member of his
government over accusations of involvement
in the global drug trade, sharply escalating
tensions with the leftist leader of one of the
closest U.S. allies in South America. The
Treasury Department leveled the penalties
against Petro; his wife, Veronica del Socorro
Alcocer Garcia; his son, Nicolas Fernando Petro Burgos;
and Colombian Interior Minister Armando Alberto Bene-
GHWWL3UHVLGHQW7UXPSGRHVQRWWROHUDWHWUDInFNLQJRIGUXJV
India cruises to nine-wicket victory over Australia
Pakistan-Afghanistan
talks began Saturday
in Istanbul and will
continue Sunday. The
discussions aim to
address security
concerns and establish
a lasting ceasefire deal
along the shared
border after two
weeks of clashes that
left dozens dead,
including civilians
Courtesy Visit
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani meets Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma at the Chief Minister’s residence,
on Saturday. State development initiatives and assembly-
related matters were discussed during the meeting.
08
To extend a hand in aid is to build a
bridge for one’s own soul to cross into a
realm of greater purpose.
Dr
JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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By Tridib Raman
The author is a journalist and political commentator
and views expressed are his personal
FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL
Mirch Masala
WHY DID RAHUL GANDHI HAVE TO RECONCILE WITH TEJASHWI?
hat caused the sudden strain
between Rahul Gandhi and
Tejashwi Yadav at a time when
the Bihar elections were at their peak?
During his ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ across
Bihar, Rahul Gandhi had been campaign-
ing vigorously for the
Mahagathbandhan
(Grand Alliance), with
Tejashwi Yadav as his
key ally. However, a
dispute over the phone
escalated to such an
extent that Sonia Gan-
dhi had to step in, sending Ashok Gehlot
to Bihar as her special envoy. According
to sources, Rahul Gandhi’s displeasure
with Tejashwi arose because coordination
on several seats was still unresolved. Ra-
hul wanted Tejashwi to make immediate
decisions, as the Mahagathbandhan was
already facing criticism among the public.
On the other hand, Tejashwi was upset
with Rahul for at least three reasons.
First, the Congress was delaying his dec-
laration as the Mahagathbandhan’s chief
ministerial candidate. Second, Rahul
was travelling alongside Pappu Yadav
everywhere. Third, Tejashwi was con-
cerned about Congress ticket allocations
in the state, which were allegedly being
manipulated by people Rahul trusted.
The tension reportedly escalated to the
point where Tejashwi said on the call that
if the situation continued, Congress could
contest independently, and Rahul would
realise Congress’s actual support in Bihar.
Surprised by this behaviour, Rahul im-
mediately approached his mother, Sonia
Gandhi, and briefed her on the situation.
W
harkhand
Chief Minister
Hemant Soren,
reportedly hurt by the re-
cent Mahagathbandhan
decisions, plans to make
a major move within
the opposition. He has
already started strat-
egising, selecting two
IIT-trained individuals
familiar with Prashant
Kishor’s I-PAC; one
belongs to the tribal
community. They are
tasked with preserving
the Santhal language
and culture, focusing on
seven Santhal-dominat-
ed Lok Sabha seats in
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sha, three in West Ben-
gal, and some areas in
Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
Soren plans a National
Santhal Conference in
Jharkhand’s Santhal
Pargana and Odisha’s
Keonjhar. These moves
are aimed at the 2029
Lok Sabha elections,
where Soren intends to
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Morcha candidates
regardless of non-BJP
opposition. He has
already briefed Rahul
Gandhi, highlighting
past grievances from
the Bihar Assem-
bly elections.
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WILL SOREN’S
DISCONTENT MAKE
WAVES?
onia reportedly reassured Rahul that
a solution would be found. She then
contacted Lalu Prasad Yadav, reminding
him that their political relationship spanned 30–35
years and that a minor disagreement between
their children should not break it.
Lalu also expressed frustration,
particularly over Pappu Yadav,
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losses for the alliance, and alleged
that Congress’s Bihar in-charge
Krishna Alawaru was mishandling
ticket distributions. Lalu high-
lighted that some people denied
tickets by Chirag had been allocated Congress
tickets two days earlier and that Congress tickets
were reportedly being sold at high prices. Sonia
and Lalu agreed to send a senior Congress leader
to Patna with the authority to make key decisions.
fter delib-
eration, Sonia
and Rahul
decided that Ashok
Gehlot, former Chief
Minister of Rajasthan,
was the most suitable
to handle the situation.
Gehlot was quickly
sent to Patna, where
he had a closed-door
meeting with Lalu. No
other Congress leader
was present. During
the meeting, Lalu
made two demands:
immediate declaration
of Tejashwi as the
Mahagathbandhan’s
CM face, and removal
of Krishna Alawaru
from the scene. Ge-
hlot acted on Lalu’s
instructions, announc-
ing Tejashwi as the
CM face and Mukesh
Sahni as Deputy CM
to appeal to over 3.4
million Mallah voters.
nupam Bihari,
leader of ‘Yuva
Halla Bol,’
was popular among the
youth. Two years ago,
he had criticised Rahul
Gandhi as a “national
disaster.” Recently,
upon joining Congress,
he praised Rahul as
a “warrior of justice.”
Rahul was pleased and
granted him the Supaul
Assembly ticket. Howev-
er, fellow contender Min-
nat Rehmani objected,
forwarding Anupam’s
old tweets criticising
the Gandhi family to
Priyanka Gandhi. On
reviewing the tweets,
Priyanka demanded
Anupam’s ticket be re-
voked immediately. The
ticket was subsequently
reassigned to Minnat
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Anupam in the name of
decorum.
S
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SONIA INVOKES POLITICAL BOND WITH LALU
GEHLOT SAVES
MAHAGATHBANDAN
HOW DID ANUPAM
LOSE HIS TICKET?
CM approves `2.28 cr for devp of agri
markets in Aklera, Sri Ganganagar
Funds sanctioned for new e-NAM hall, infrastructure, electrical works in key agri markets
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
The State Government is
continuously working
toward the goal of farmer
welfare by expanding fa-
cilities and services in
the agricultural sector. In
this direction, Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma has approved Rs
2.28 crore for develop-
ment works in the Aklera
and Sri Ganganagar agri-
cultural markets.
An amount of over Rs
1.78 crore has been sanc-
tioned for the construction
of a new e-NAM hall and
office building, along with
other infrastructure works,
at the Aklera agricultural
produce market in Jhala-
war district. Additionally,
nearly Rs 50 lakh has been
approved for electrical
works at the fruit, vegeta-
ble, and forest produce
yard of the Sri Gangana-
gar agricultural market.
Under the Rajasthan
Agricultural Produce
Market Act, 1961, Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma has also approved the
formation of the first
board of the Todaraisingh
agricultural produce mar-
ket in Tonk district, which
will ensure proper admin-
istrative management of
the market.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma’s move will ensure proper administrative
management of markets. FILE
STATE DISCOMS ISSUE 37,251 DOMESTIC
POWER CONNECTIONS; 17,373 IN JAIPUR
Rajasthan’s power distribution companies have
issued 37,251 domestic electricity connec-
tions across the state, following a special drive
conducted between October 1 and 20. Jaipur Discom
accounted for 17,373 connections, Ajmer Discom
15,433, and Jodhpur Discom 4,445. The campaign,
launched under the guidance of
Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar
and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma’s directions, aimed to
make electricity services more
consumer-friendly. Pending and
new applications were processed
VZLIWO\ZLWKGRFXPHQWYHULnFDWLRQ
site inspections, and demand note issuance completed
on priority. Jaipur Discom has introduced a “star rating”
feedback system through the “Bijli Mitra” app, allowing
consumers to rate their connection experience from
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performance and improve service quality. In addition,
between April 1 and August 15, 75,746 consumers
who had received new connections were contacted via
helpline 181 to share their experiences.
Diya holds meeting to address theft,
encroachment issues in Walled City
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
Key issues concerning
Jaipur’s walled city, in-
cluding illegal encroach-
ments, parking woes, e-
rickshaw operations, ris-
ing incidents of theft, and
sanitation, were dis-
cussed in detail at a meet-
ing chaired by Deputy
Chief Minister Diya Ku-
mari on Saturday.
Office-bearers of the
Jaipur Vyapar Maha-
sangh raised concerns
over the growing en-
croachments and thefts in
the walled city. Respond-
ing to this, the Deputy
Chief Minister directed
officials to increase pa-
trolling and strengthen
security arrangements in
coordination with traders.
CCTV cameras will be
installed at important loca-
tions as part of a joint ini-
tiative to enhance safety.
A decision was also
taken to plant trees along
road dividers to make the
walled city greener. Trad-
ers will voluntarily un-
dertake tree plantation to
help transform the area
into a green zone.
Strengthen traders for
self-reliant India: Yadav
Ashvini Yadav
Alwar
Union Minister Bhupend-
er Yadav on Saturday said
India must strengthen its
local trade and traders to
achieve self-reliance. He
said that GST and UP
have transformed the
country’s economy.
Addressing party work-
ers at the BJP office in
Alwar, Yadav said Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
has given the mantra of
‘Ease of Doing Business’
and ‘Ease of Living’.
He said that indirect
taxes largely affect com-
mon citizens but the in-
troduction of a single
GST system has simpli-
fied taxation by replac-
ing multiple levies.
“Earlier, one person
had to pay several kinds
of taxes, but the single
GST system has made it
easier,” he said.
Indian culture teaches harmony with
nature; respecting it part of life: Birla
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla on Saturday said
that Indians have always
regarded nature with deep
reverence, where respect
for the environment is not
merely a belief but an in-
tegral part of life.
Birla made these re-
marks while addressing a
gathering on the occasion
of the birth anniversary
of Sohan Singh at the
Constitution Club of In-
dia, New Delhi, on Satur-
day. The event was or-
ganised by the Sohan
Singh Seva Nyas on the
theme “Environment:
Crisis and Solution.”
Paying tributes to So-
han Singh, Birla described
him as a visionary and
selfless social worker who
devoted his life to nation’s
service. He noted that So-
han Singh not only worked
for social transformation
but also believed that true
change begins with the in-
dividual. Such inner trans-
formation, he observed,
nurtures moral strength,
builds a virtuous society,
and ultimately contributes
to nation-building.
'HSXW\&0'L\D.XPDULDGGUHVVHVDPHHWLQJZLWKRIÉFLDOVRI
various departments, including JMCH Commissioner Nidhi Patel,
in Jaipur, on Saturday.
Union Minister Bhupender
Yadav being welcomed during
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in Alwar, on Saturday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
delivers the Sohan Singh
Memorial Lecture, in New
Delhi, on Saturday.
FIRST IN STATE HISTORY
Elected mayors step aside, bureaucrats take charge of three cities
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
or the first time
in the adminis-
trative history
of the state, the manage-
ment of all three munici-
pal corporations—Jaipur,
Jodhpur, and Kota—will
be handled by govern-
ment-appointed adminis-
trators instead of elected
mayors and boards. This
unprecedented situation
marks a significant shift
in governance. While
Jaipur and Jodhpur have
full-time divisional com-
missioners (Poonam, IAS
2005 batch, in Jaipur and
Pratibha Singh, IAS 2007
batch, in Jodhpur), the
situation in Kota is differ-
ent. There, the additional
charge of the divisional
commissioner has been
assigned to Collector Pi-
yush Samaria. Being
from the 2014 batch, Pi-
yush is relatively junior,
and managing both the
divisional commission-
er’s duties and the mu-
nicipal corporation ad-
ministrator’s responsi-
bilities will be a consider-
able challenge for him.
With the appointment
of administrators, a major
change is that each of the
three cities will now have
a single municipal corpo-
ration instead of two. In
Jodhpur, both corporation
commissioners’ responsi-
bilities are handled by a
single IAS officer, Sid-
dharth Palanichami. Sim-
ilarly, in Kota, both com-
missioners—Ashok Tya-
gi and Omprakash Meh-
ra—belong to the RAS
cadre. However, in Jaipur,
the Department of Per-
sonnel (DoP) will need to
make a significant deci-
sion. Nidhi Patel (IAS
2018 batch) is serving in
Heritage Jaipur, while
Gaurav Saini (IAS 2017
batch) is in Greater
Jaipur. One of them will
need to be reassigned,
and Nidhi also holds the
charge of CEO for the
Jaipur Smart City Project.
Administrative experts
believe that in all three
places, the command of
the municipal bodies
should now be entrusted
to senior IAS officers in-
stead of RAS or junior
IAS officers. Many young
IAS officers will try to
become commissioners in
these corporations.
The DoP also faces
the task of reassigning
and posting several
RAS officers working
across the three mu-
nicipal corporations,
totaling nearly 18 of-
ficers. Many of these
officers will attempt to
get placed on these
new postings.
Meanwhile, sources in
the secretariat report that
ACS Akhil Arora and
ACS Aparna Arora will
be on leave until Novem-
ber 3. During this period,
additional charge of
PHED has been given to
ACS Abhay Kumar,
while Social Justice will
be handled by ACS Kul-
deep Ranka. According
to administrative insid-
ers, for the first time in
many years, the Water
Resources and PHED
will be under a single
senior IAS officer.
The DoP has also made
a notable amendment re-
garding additional charge.
During Principal Secre-
tary Vaibhav Galleria’s
foreign trip from October
25 to November 2, his
post’s additional charge,
previously assigned to
Naveen Jain, will now be
handled by Devashish
Prusty. This decision by
the DoP has been widely
discussed within bureau-
cratic circles.
F
Bhilwara lottery
controversy escalates
amid govt oversight
IRREGULARITIES AND PROCEDURAL LAPSES
The lottery for residential plots in Bhilwara has
EHFRPHDKLJKO\FRQWHQWLRXVLVVXHGXHWRVLJQLnFDQW
irregularities and procedural lapses. The matter has
attracted extensive media coverage and public attention
across the state. The lottery, conducted on October 16 in
presence of UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra, allocated a
total of 3,081 plots. Numerous complaints of discrepancies
emerged, prompting residents and affected individuals to
stage protests for the past ten days. They are demanding a
probe, suspension of lottery results, and punishment for the
guilty. The lottery process was supervised by Bhilwara Col-
lector and UIT Chairman IAS Jasmeet Singh Sandhu (2016
batch) and UIT Secretary Lalit Goyal (IAS 2018 batch).
:KLOHLWLVGLInFXOWWRSLQSRLQWH[DFWO\DWZKDWOHYHOWKHODSVHV
occurred, the matter has escalated beyond their control.
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani meets Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma at the Chief Minister’s residence,
on Saturday. State development initiatives and assembly-
related matters were discussed during the meeting.
08
To extend a hand in aid is to build a
bridge for one’s own soul to cross into a
realm of greater purpose.
Dr
JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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By Tridib Raman
The author is a journalist and political commentator
and views expressed are his personal
FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL
Mirch Masala
WHY DID RAHUL GANDHI HAVE TO RECONCILE WITH TEJASHWI?
hat caused the sudden strain
between Rahul Gandhi and
Tejashwi Yadav at a time when
the Bihar elections were at their peak?
During his ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ across
Bihar, Rahul Gandhi had been campaign-
ing vigorously for the
Mahagathbandhan
(Grand Alliance), with
Tejashwi Yadav as his
key ally. However, a
dispute over the phone
escalated to such an
extent that Sonia Gan-
dhi had to step in, sending Ashok Gehlot
to Bihar as her special envoy. According
to sources, Rahul Gandhi’s displeasure
with Tejashwi arose because coordination
on several seats was still unresolved. Ra-
hul wanted Tejashwi to make immediate
decisions, as the Mahagathbandhan was
already facing criticism among the public.
On the other hand, Tejashwi was upset
with Rahul for at least three reasons.
First, the Congress was delaying his dec-
laration as the Mahagathbandhan’s chief
ministerial candidate. Second, Rahul
was travelling alongside Pappu Yadav
everywhere. Third, Tejashwi was con-
cerned about Congress ticket allocations
in the state, which were allegedly being
manipulated by people Rahul trusted.
The tension reportedly escalated to the
point where Tejashwi said on the call that
if the situation continued, Congress could
contest independently, and Rahul would
realise Congress’s actual support in Bihar.
Surprised by this behaviour, Rahul im-
mediately approached his mother, Sonia
Gandhi, and briefed her on the situation.
W
harkhand
Chief Minister
Hemant Soren,
reportedly hurt by the re-
cent Mahagathbandhan
decisions, plans to make
a major move within
the opposition. He has
already started strat-
egising, selecting two
IIT-trained individuals
familiar with Prashant
Kishor’s I-PAC; one
belongs to the tribal
community. They are
tasked with preserving
the Santhal language
and culture, focusing on
seven Santhal-dominat-
ed Lok Sabha seats in
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sha, three in West Ben-
gal, and some areas in
Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
Soren plans a National
Santhal Conference in
Jharkhand’s Santhal
Pargana and Odisha’s
Keonjhar. These moves
are aimed at the 2029
Lok Sabha elections,
where Soren intends to
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Morcha candidates
regardless of non-BJP
opposition. He has
already briefed Rahul
Gandhi, highlighting
past grievances from
the Bihar Assem-
bly elections.
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WILL SOREN’S
DISCONTENT MAKE
WAVES?
onia reportedly reassured Rahul that
a solution would be found. She then
contacted Lalu Prasad Yadav, reminding
him that their political relationship spanned 30–35
years and that a minor disagreement between
their children should not break it.
Lalu also expressed frustration,
particularly over Pappu Yadav,
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losses for the alliance, and alleged
that Congress’s Bihar in-charge
Krishna Alawaru was mishandling
ticket distributions. Lalu high-
lighted that some people denied
tickets by Chirag had been allocated Congress
tickets two days earlier and that Congress tickets
were reportedly being sold at high prices. Sonia
and Lalu agreed to send a senior Congress leader
to Patna with the authority to make key decisions.
fter delib-
eration, Sonia
and Rahul
decided that Ashok
Gehlot, former Chief
Minister of Rajasthan,
was the most suitable
to handle the situation.
Gehlot was quickly
sent to Patna, where
he had a closed-door
meeting with Lalu. No
other Congress leader
was present. During
the meeting, Lalu
made two demands:
immediate declaration
of Tejashwi as the
Mahagathbandhan’s
CM face, and removal
of Krishna Alawaru
from the scene. Ge-
hlot acted on Lalu’s
instructions, announc-
ing Tejashwi as the
CM face and Mukesh
Sahni as Deputy CM
to appeal to over 3.4
million Mallah voters.
nupam Bihari,
leader of ‘Yuva
Halla Bol,’
was popular among the
youth. Two years ago,
he had criticised Rahul
Gandhi as a “national
disaster.” Recently,
upon joining Congress,
he praised Rahul as
a “warrior of justice.”
Rahul was pleased and
granted him the Supaul
Assembly ticket. Howev-
er, fellow contender Min-
nat Rehmani objected,
forwarding Anupam’s
old tweets criticising
the Gandhi family to
Priyanka Gandhi. On
reviewing the tweets,
Priyanka demanded
Anupam’s ticket be re-
voked immediately. The
ticket was subsequently
reassigned to Minnat
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Anupam in the name of
decorum.
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SONIA INVOKES POLITICAL BOND WITH LALU
GEHLOT SAVES
MAHAGATHBANDAN
HOW DID ANUPAM
LOSE HIS TICKET?
CM approves `2.28 cr for devp of agri
markets in Aklera, Sri Ganganagar
Funds sanctioned for new e-NAM hall, infrastructure, electrical works in key agri markets
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
The State Government is
continuously working
toward the goal of farmer
welfare by expanding fa-
cilities and services in
the agricultural sector. In
this direction, Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma has approved Rs
2.28 crore for develop-
ment works in the Aklera
and Sri Ganganagar agri-
cultural markets.
An amount of over Rs
1.78 crore has been sanc-
tioned for the construction
of a new e-NAM hall and
office building, along with
other infrastructure works,
at the Aklera agricultural
produce market in Jhala-
war district. Additionally,
nearly Rs 50 lakh has been
approved for electrical
works at the fruit, vegeta-
ble, and forest produce
yard of the Sri Gangana-
gar agricultural market.
Under the Rajasthan
Agricultural Produce
Market Act, 1961, Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma has also approved the
formation of the first
board of the Todaraisingh
agricultural produce mar-
ket in Tonk district, which
will ensure proper admin-
istrative management of
the market.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma’s move will ensure proper administrative
management of markets. FILE
STATE DISCOMS ISSUE 37,251 DOMESTIC
POWER CONNECTIONS; 17,373 IN JAIPUR
Rajasthan’s power distribution companies have
issued 37,251 domestic electricity connec-
tions across the state, following a special drive
conducted between October 1 and 20. Jaipur Discom
accounted for 17,373 connections, Ajmer Discom
15,433, and Jodhpur Discom 4,445. The campaign,
launched under the guidance of
Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar
and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma’s directions, aimed to
make electricity services more
consumer-friendly. Pending and
new applications were processed
VZLIWO\ZLWKGRFXPHQWYHULnFDWLRQ
site inspections, and demand note issuance completed
on priority. Jaipur Discom has introduced a “star rating”
feedback system through the “Bijli Mitra” app, allowing
consumers to rate their connection experience from
RQHWRnYHVWDUV)HHGEDFNLVUHYLHZHGPRQWKO\DW
FLUFOHDQGVXEGLYLVLRQOHYHOVKHOSLQJPRQLWRURInFLDOV
performance and improve service quality. In addition,
between April 1 and August 15, 75,746 consumers
who had received new connections were contacted via
helpline 181 to share their experiences.
Diya holds meeting to address theft,
encroachment issues in Walled City
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
Key issues concerning
Jaipur’s walled city, in-
cluding illegal encroach-
ments, parking woes, e-
rickshaw operations, ris-
ing incidents of theft, and
sanitation, were dis-
cussed in detail at a meet-
ing chaired by Deputy
Chief Minister Diya Ku-
mari on Saturday.
Office-bearers of the
Jaipur Vyapar Maha-
sangh raised concerns
over the growing en-
croachments and thefts in
the walled city. Respond-
ing to this, the Deputy
Chief Minister directed
officials to increase pa-
trolling and strengthen
security arrangements in
coordination with traders.
CCTV cameras will be
installed at important loca-
tions as part of a joint ini-
tiative to enhance safety.
A decision was also
taken to plant trees along
road dividers to make the
walled city greener. Trad-
ers will voluntarily un-
dertake tree plantation to
help transform the area
into a green zone.
Strengthen traders for
self-reliant India: Yadav
Ashvini Yadav
Alwar
Union Minister Bhupend-
er Yadav on Saturday said
India must strengthen its
local trade and traders to
achieve self-reliance. He
said that GST and UP
have transformed the
country’s economy.
Addressing party work-
ers at the BJP office in
Alwar, Yadav said Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
has given the mantra of
‘Ease of Doing Business’
and ‘Ease of Living’.
He said that indirect
taxes largely affect com-
mon citizens but the in-
troduction of a single
GST system has simpli-
fied taxation by replac-
ing multiple levies.
“Earlier, one person
had to pay several kinds
of taxes, but the single
GST system has made it
easier,” he said.
Indian culture teaches harmony with
nature; respecting it part of life: Birla
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla on Saturday said
that Indians have always
regarded nature with deep
reverence, where respect
for the environment is not
merely a belief but an in-
tegral part of life.
Birla made these re-
marks while addressing a
gathering on the occasion
of the birth anniversary
of Sohan Singh at the
Constitution Club of In-
dia, New Delhi, on Satur-
day. The event was or-
ganised by the Sohan
Singh Seva Nyas on the
theme “Environment:
Crisis and Solution.”
Paying tributes to So-
han Singh, Birla described
him as a visionary and
selfless social worker who
devoted his life to nation’s
service. He noted that So-
han Singh not only worked
for social transformation
but also believed that true
change begins with the in-
dividual. Such inner trans-
formation, he observed,
nurtures moral strength,
builds a virtuous society,
and ultimately contributes
to nation-building.
'HSXW\&0'L\D.XPDULDGGUHVVHVDPHHWLQJZLWKRIÉFLDOVRI
various departments, including JMCH Commissioner Nidhi Patel,
in Jaipur, on Saturday.
Union Minister Bhupender
Yadav being welcomed during
DFRQIHUHQFHDWWKH%-3RIÉFH
in Alwar, on Saturday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
delivers the Sohan Singh
Memorial Lecture, in New
Delhi, on Saturday.
FIRST IN STATE HISTORY
Elected mayors step aside, bureaucrats take charge of three cities
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
or the first time
in the adminis-
trative history
of the state, the manage-
ment of all three munici-
pal corporations—Jaipur,
Jodhpur, and Kota—will
be handled by govern-
ment-appointed adminis-
trators instead of elected
mayors and boards. This
unprecedented situation
marks a significant shift
in governance. While
Jaipur and Jodhpur have
full-time divisional com-
missioners (Poonam, IAS
2005 batch, in Jaipur and
Pratibha Singh, IAS 2007
batch, in Jodhpur), the
situation in Kota is differ-
ent. There, the additional
charge of the divisional
commissioner has been
assigned to Collector Pi-
yush Samaria. Being
from the 2014 batch, Pi-
yush is relatively junior,
and managing both the
divisional commission-
er’s duties and the mu-
nicipal corporation ad-
ministrator’s responsi-
bilities will be a consider-
able challenge for him.
With the appointment
of administrators, a major
change is that each of the
three cities will now have
a single municipal corpo-
ration instead of two. In
Jodhpur, both corporation
commissioners’ responsi-
bilities are handled by a
single IAS officer, Sid-
dharth Palanichami. Sim-
ilarly, in Kota, both com-
missioners—Ashok Tya-
gi and Omprakash Meh-
ra—belong to the RAS
cadre. However, in Jaipur,
the Department of Per-
sonnel (DoP) will need to
make a significant deci-
sion. Nidhi Patel (IAS
2018 batch) is serving in
Heritage Jaipur, while
Gaurav Saini (IAS 2017
batch) is in Greater
Jaipur. One of them will
need to be reassigned,
and Nidhi also holds the
charge of CEO for the
Jaipur Smart City Project.
Administrative experts
believe that in all three
places, the command of
the municipal bodies
should now be entrusted
to senior IAS officers in-
stead of RAS or junior
IAS officers. Many young
IAS officers will try to
become commissioners in
these corporations.
The DoP also faces
the task of reassigning
and posting several
RAS officers working
across the three mu-
nicipal corporations,
totaling nearly 18 of-
ficers. Many of these
officers will attempt to
get placed on these
new postings.
Meanwhile, sources in
the secretariat report that
ACS Akhil Arora and
ACS Aparna Arora will
be on leave until Novem-
ber 3. During this period,
additional charge of
PHED has been given to
ACS Abhay Kumar,
while Social Justice will
be handled by ACS Kul-
deep Ranka. According
to administrative insid-
ers, for the first time in
many years, the Water
Resources and PHED
will be under a single
senior IAS officer.
The DoP has also made
a notable amendment re-
garding additional charge.
During Principal Secre-
tary Vaibhav Galleria’s
foreign trip from October
25 to November 2, his
post’s additional charge,
previously assigned to
Naveen Jain, will now be
handled by Devashish
Prusty. This decision by
the DoP has been widely
discussed within bureau-
cratic circles.
F
Bhilwara lottery
controversy escalates
amid govt oversight
IRREGULARITIES AND PROCEDURAL LAPSES
The lottery for residential plots in Bhilwara has
EHFRPHDKLJKO\FRQWHQWLRXVLVVXHGXHWRVLJQLnFDQW
irregularities and procedural lapses. The matter has
attracted extensive media coverage and public attention
across the state. The lottery, conducted on October 16 in
presence of UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra, allocated a
total of 3,081 plots. Numerous complaints of discrepancies
emerged, prompting residents and affected individuals to
stage protests for the past ten days. They are demanding a
probe, suspension of lottery results, and punishment for the
guilty. The lottery process was supervised by Bhilwara Col-
lector and UIT Chairman IAS Jasmeet Singh Sandhu (2016
batch) and UIT Secretary Lalit Goyal (IAS 2018 batch).
:KLOHLWLVGLInFXOWWRSLQSRLQWH[DFWO\DWZKDWOHYHOWKHODSVHV
occurred, the matter has escalated beyond their control.
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A
he much-anticipated
Grand Finale of Mr
& Miss Gujarat 2025
took center stage on
October 16, 2025 at
the iconic Tagore Hall in
Ahmedabad. Presented by
Bharat24: Vision of New India and
directed by Neepa Singh, the spec-
tacular state-level pageant wit-
nessed a remarkable convergence
of fashion, cultural pride and youth
empowerment.
The event championed four na-
tional pillars—Mission Clean
Bharat, Green Bharat, Skilled
Bharat and Healthy Bharat. With an
aim to inspire social responsibility
among the youth, the organisers
also announced a plantation drive
to be conducted with contestants
and the core team. The finale ad-
ditionally emphasized the
importance of ancient
Indian knowledge, cul-
tural heritage and the
value of Swadeshi. To
reinforce this, the
opening fashion se-
quence showcased
Gujarati-themed
designs and indig-
enous fabrics,
celebrating the
state’s rich tex-
tile legacy.
Designed
as more than
just a beauty
pageant, the platform provided men
and women an opportunity to
showcase talent, voice opinions
and build confidence. Participants
gained exposure through ramp
walk training, modelling experi-
ences, philanthropic activities and
recreational engagements, marking
a holistic grooming journey. The
pageant positioned itself as a cele-
bration of talent, confidence, cul-
ture and charisma, offering contest-
ants a meaningful path in fashion
and media.
After multiple audition rounds
and mega selections held across the
state, finalists earned their moment
under the spotlight at this grand
spectacle. Influencers, celebrities,
media professionals and notable
personalities from the fashion frater-
nity graced the evening, making it
one of Gujarat’s most dynamic en-
tertainment affairs. The organisers
aimed to project Gujarat as a treas-
ure trove of heritage, proving that
fashion events can remain rooted in
values while embracing modernity.
The evening culminated in an
emotional coronation ceremony.
Vinay Tilwani was crowned Mr.
Gujarat 2025, while Honey Mora-
dia claimed the prestigious Miss
Gujarat 2025 title. The coveted
Miss Globe India Gujarat crown
was awarded to Bhoomika Lal-
wani, who impressed judges with
her poise and intellect.
The winners secured a direct en-
try into national-level platforms;
The Indian Queens and NSP-Mr
India, paving their way to represent
Gujarat on a grander stage. The
event was smoothly anchored by
dynamic hosts Daksh Singh and
Arjun Singh Chauhan, adding flair
and energy to the proceedings.
The search for excellence, cul-
ture and character found its cham-
pions and for every contestant, the
journey to dreams has only just
begun.
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I extend my heartfelt
congratulations to Director
Neepa Singh and the entire
team of Mr & Miss Gujarat
2025 for curating such a
purposeful and culturally
rooted event. Pageants like
these provide a powerful
platform for young men and
women to express
themselves, grow confidently
and carry forward India’s
legacy of talent and grace. At
Bharat24 and First India
Newspaper, we have always
believed in supporting youth,
especially women, who aspire
to excel in fashion, glamour,
arts and entertainment. It is
inspiring to see the youth
embrace social responsibility
alongside creativity. I wish all
participants great success as
they move forward with
passion and determination.
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Rajveer Singh (Mr Gujarat 2025 4th Runner-Up),
Aryan Thakkar, Vikram Sharma
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1st Runner-Up
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[email protected]
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he much-anticipated
Grand Finale of Mr
& Miss Gujarat 2025
took center stage on
October 16, 2025 at
the iconic Tagore Hall in
Ahmedabad. Presented by
Bharat24: Vision of New India and
directed by Neepa Singh, the spec-
tacular state-level pageant wit-
nessed a remarkable convergence
of fashion, cultural pride and youth
empowerment.
The event championed four na-
tional pillars—Mission Clean
Bharat, Green Bharat, Skilled
Bharat and Healthy Bharat. With an
aim to inspire social responsibility
among the youth, the organisers
also announced a plantation drive
to be conducted with contestants
and the core team. The finale ad-
ditionally emphasized the
importance of ancient
Indian knowledge, cul-
tural heritage and the
value of Swadeshi. To
reinforce this, the
opening fashion se-
quence showcased
Gujarati-themed
designs and indig-
enous fabrics,
celebrating the
state’s rich tex-
tile legacy.
Designed
as more than
just a beauty
pageant, the platform provided men
and women an opportunity to
showcase talent, voice opinions
and build confidence. Participants
gained exposure through ramp
walk training, modelling experi-
ences, philanthropic activities and
recreational engagements, marking
a holistic grooming journey. The
pageant positioned itself as a cele-
bration of talent, confidence, cul-
ture and charisma, offering contest-
ants a meaningful path in fashion
and media.
After multiple audition rounds
and mega selections held across the
state, finalists earned their moment
under the spotlight at this grand
spectacle. Influencers, celebrities,
media professionals and notable
personalities from the fashion frater-
nity graced the evening, making it
one of Gujarat’s most dynamic en-
tertainment affairs. The organisers
aimed to project Gujarat as a treas-
ure trove of heritage, proving that
fashion events can remain rooted in
values while embracing modernity.
The evening culminated in an
emotional coronation ceremony.
Vinay Tilwani was crowned Mr.
Gujarat 2025, while Honey Mora-
dia claimed the prestigious Miss
Gujarat 2025 title. The coveted
Miss Globe India Gujarat crown
was awarded to Bhoomika Lal-
wani, who impressed judges with
her poise and intellect.
The winners secured a direct en-
try into national-level platforms;
The Indian Queens and NSP-Mr
India, paving their way to represent
Gujarat on a grander stage. The
event was smoothly anchored by
dynamic hosts Daksh Singh and
Arjun Singh Chauhan, adding flair
and energy to the proceedings.
The search for excellence, cul-
ture and character found its cham-
pions and for every contestant, the
journey to dreams has only just
begun.
Swadeshi Spirit Steals Spotlight at Gujarat’s Prestigious Pageant
T
I extend my heartfelt
congratulations to Director
Neepa Singh and the entire
team of Mr & Miss Gujarat
2025 for curating such a
purposeful and culturally
rooted event. Pageants like
these provide a powerful
platform for young men and
women to express
themselves, grow confidently
and carry forward India’s
legacy of talent and grace. At
Bharat24 and First India
Newspaper, we have always
believed in supporting youth,
especially women, who aspire
to excel in fashion, glamour,
arts and entertainment. It is
inspiring to see the youth
embrace social responsibility
alongside creativity. I wish all
participants great success as
they move forward with
passion and determination.
s'U-DJGHHVK&KDQGUD
Hosts Daksh Singh & Arjun Singh Chauhan Director Neepa Singh
A still from the cultural performance during the show
Rajveer Singh (Mr Gujarat 2025 4th Runner-Up),
Aryan Thakkar, Vikram Sharma
CROWNING
CULTURAL PRIDE
Bhavya Varlani, Mr Gujarat 2025
1st Runner-Up
Mitali Dusad
[email protected]
7RSWR%RWWRPHoney Moradia (Miss Gujarat 2025 Winner),
Sagarika Pawar (Miss Gujarat 2025 1st Runner-Up), Bhoomika Lalwani
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winners, fashion sequences and the pageant’s impactful initiatives!
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think of
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Z, the first
image that
comes to mind is often of
social media enthusiasts,
trend followers, or young
people glued to their
screens. But the truth is,
Gen Z is far more than
that. They are bold, ambi-
tious, and unapologeti-
cally themselves. Unlike
previous generations, they
take risks, make career
decisions guided by their
passion, embrace failures
as lessons, and rise strong-
er each time. They don’t
simply follow the
crowd—they carve their
own paths and pursue
what truly excites them.
Recently, I attended an
event dominated by Gen
Z participants, and it
completely reshaped my
understanding of this
generation. The concept
of the event was ingen-
ious, designed to cele-
brate creativity, versatil-
ity, and the spirit of
emerging artists and cre-
ators. The fest showcased
theatre, photography, and
an open mic segment fea-
turing singing, stand-up
comedy, poetry and
more. Every corner of the
venue was transformed
with artistic installations,
selfie points inspired by
Instagram aesthetics, and
creative décor meticu-
lously curated by the or-
ganizing team. Witness-
ing this, I realized that
Gen Z is not only imagi-
native but also deter-
mined to create spaces
where innovation thrives.
GEN Z & TECHNOLOGY:
SHAPING CULTURE
Technology and social
media are central to Gen
Z’s identity. Platforms
like Instagram, X, and
TikTok are not just tools
for communication—
they are instruments for
storytelling, activism,
and cultural influence.
Gen Z uses technology to
share experiences, en-
gage with current events,
and redefine pop culture.
They are the first true
digital natives, blending
creativity and connectiv-
ity to make their voices
heard globally. Yet, this
constant connectivity is a
double-edged sword, of-
fering both opportunities
and challenges.
CHALLENGES
FACED BY GEN Z
Despite their dynamism,
Gen Z faces a unique set
of pressures. Mental
health issues are increas-
ingly common, with high-
er rates of anxiety, depres-
sion, and burnout driven
by academic, social, and
career-related stress. So-
cial media, while empow-
ering, also fuels compari-
son, FOMO, and self-es-
teem struggles. The job
market, highly competi-
tive and rapidly evolving
due to technology, de-
mands constant skill de-
velopment.
Moreover, being per-
petually online can lead
to screen fatigue and de-
creased attention span,
while exposure to misin-
formation and cyberbul-
lying remains a constant
concern. Social and cul-
tural pressures to define
one’s identity in a com-
plex world further com-
plicate matters. Yet, these
challenges have not de-
terred Gen Z—they navi-
gate them with resilience
and innovation.
ENTERING THE
WORKING WORLD
As Gen Z enters the work-
force, they encounter hur-
dles that are both genera-
tional and global. Inflation,
climate change, and geo-
political instability add
layers of uncertainty. Ini-
tially, adapting to the tradi-
tional work environment
can be challenging, espe-
cially since Gen Z ap-
proaches work different-
ly—they value efficiency
over long hours, are una-
fraid to voice opinions, and
prioritize meaningful con-
tributions over rote tasks.
Many Gen Zers pursue
independent or multiple
jobs, reflecting their desire
for flexibility and diversi-
fied experience. However,
financial insecurity is a
real concern. Many report
that their earnings do not
support a comfortable
quality of life, and recog-
nition and rewards for
their contributions often
feel inadequate. Yet, their
determination to pursue
fulfilling work remains
unwavering.
THE FUTURE
ACCORDING TO GEN Z
Gen Z is more than a gen-
eration of social media
users they are creators,
thinkers, and trailblazers.
They redefine careers,
culture, and creativity,
while confronting chal-
lenges with courage and
ingenuity. Whether in art,
technology, or the work-
place, Gen Z is proving
that passion, authentici-
ty, and resilience are the
hallmarks of a genera-
tion ready to shape the
future on its own terms.
In the end, what makes
Gen Z remarkable is not
just what they achieve,
but how they achieve
it—with heart, courage,
and a commitment to be-
ing unapologetically
themselves.
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think of
Generation
Z, the first
image that
comes to mind is often of
social media enthusiasts,
trend followers, or young
people glued to their
screens. But the truth is,
Gen Z is far more than
that. They are bold, ambi-
tious, and unapologeti-
cally themselves. Unlike
previous generations, they
take risks, make career
decisions guided by their
passion, embrace failures
as lessons, and rise strong-
er each time. They don’t
simply follow the
crowd—they carve their
own paths and pursue
what truly excites them.
Recently, I attended an
event dominated by Gen
Z participants, and it
completely reshaped my
understanding of this
generation. The concept
of the event was ingen-
ious, designed to cele-
brate creativity, versatil-
ity, and the spirit of
emerging artists and cre-
ators. The fest showcased
theatre, photography, and
an open mic segment fea-
turing singing, stand-up
comedy, poetry and
more. Every corner of the
venue was transformed
with artistic installations,
selfie points inspired by
Instagram aesthetics, and
creative décor meticu-
lously curated by the or-
ganizing team. Witness-
ing this, I realized that
Gen Z is not only imagi-
native but also deter-
mined to create spaces
where innovation thrives.
GEN Z & TECHNOLOGY:
SHAPING CULTURE
Technology and social
media are central to Gen
Z’s identity. Platforms
like Instagram, X, and
TikTok are not just tools
for communication—
they are instruments for
storytelling, activism,
and cultural influence.
Gen Z uses technology to
share experiences, en-
gage with current events,
and redefine pop culture.
They are the first true
digital natives, blending
creativity and connectiv-
ity to make their voices
heard globally. Yet, this
constant connectivity is a
double-edged sword, of-
fering both opportunities
and challenges.
CHALLENGES
FACED BY GEN Z
Despite their dynamism,
Gen Z faces a unique set
of pressures. Mental
health issues are increas-
ingly common, with high-
er rates of anxiety, depres-
sion, and burnout driven
by academic, social, and
career-related stress. So-
cial media, while empow-
ering, also fuels compari-
son, FOMO, and self-es-
teem struggles. The job
market, highly competi-
tive and rapidly evolving
due to technology, de-
mands constant skill de-
velopment.
Moreover, being per-
petually online can lead
to screen fatigue and de-
creased attention span,
while exposure to misin-
formation and cyberbul-
lying remains a constant
concern. Social and cul-
tural pressures to define
one’s identity in a com-
plex world further com-
plicate matters. Yet, these
challenges have not de-
terred Gen Z—they navi-
gate them with resilience
and innovation.
ENTERING THE
WORKING WORLD
As Gen Z enters the work-
force, they encounter hur-
dles that are both genera-
tional and global. Inflation,
climate change, and geo-
political instability add
layers of uncertainty. Ini-
tially, adapting to the tradi-
tional work environment
can be challenging, espe-
cially since Gen Z ap-
proaches work different-
ly—they value efficiency
over long hours, are una-
fraid to voice opinions, and
prioritize meaningful con-
tributions over rote tasks.
Many Gen Zers pursue
independent or multiple
jobs, reflecting their desire
for flexibility and diversi-
fied experience. However,
financial insecurity is a
real concern. Many report
that their earnings do not
support a comfortable
quality of life, and recog-
nition and rewards for
their contributions often
feel inadequate. Yet, their
determination to pursue
fulfilling work remains
unwavering.
THE FUTURE
ACCORDING TO GEN Z
Gen Z is more than a gen-
eration of social media
users they are creators,
thinkers, and trailblazers.
They redefine careers,
culture, and creativity,
while confronting chal-
lenges with courage and
ingenuity. Whether in art,
technology, or the work-
place, Gen Z is proving
that passion, authentici-
ty, and resilience are the
hallmarks of a genera-
tion ready to shape the
future on its own terms.
In the end, what makes
Gen Z remarkable is not
just what they achieve,
but how they achieve
it—with heart, courage,
and a commitment to be-
ing unapologetically
themselves.
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ctor Priyanka Chopra
and daughter Malti
Marie were recently
spotted at husband
Nick Jonas’ concert in Florida,
sharing heartwarming and hilari-
ous moments. Nick expressed his
love for Malti in sign language,
and she instantly reciprocated,
while Priyanka tugged at her
dress, drawing laughter from fans.
Social media called the moment
“beautiful yet funny,” praising her
motherly instinct. The couple,
married in 2018, welcomed Malti
in 2022. Priyanka will next appear
in Citadel Season 2, GlobeTrotter,
and The Bluff, while the Jonas
Brothers tour the US through De-
cember 22.
A
Bollywood
JAIPUR, SUNDAY | OCTOBER 26, 2025
11
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ollywood ac-
tress Janhvi
Kapoor has
shared a can-
did insight
into the chal-
lenges of
navigating male egos in the
film industry. Speaking on a
talk show, Janhvi revealed
that she often pretends to be
“dumb” or less capable than
she really is, as a strategy to
voice her opinions without of-
fending colleagues.
“I understand that I come
from a place of privilege in
my work environment. But
navigating male egos has been
challenging. In certain rooms, I
have to precede someone and
pretend I don’t understand a
scene just to pick my battles
wisely,” Janhvi candidly ex-
plained. She further added that
she often expresses ten posi-
tives before quietly letting go of
a scene she disagrees with, sav-
ing her direct opinions for mo-
ments where it matters most.
Twinkle Khanna empa-
thized with Janhvi, recalling
facing similar challenges
when she was a young actress
in the 1990s.
Janhvi was last seen in the
romantic comedy Sunny San-
skari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring
alongside Varun Dhawan, San-
ya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf,
which has reportedly earned
RYHU FURUH ZRUOGZLGH
The actress continues to bal-
ance talent, diplomacy, and
strategy in Bollywood’s com-
petitive landscape.
ollywood’s beloved superstar Shah
Rukh Khan may once again don the
mantle of Pathaan this time in Alia
Bhatt and Sharvari’s upcoming ac-
tion thriller, Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail and
slated for a December release, Alpha marks Yash
Raj Films’ first female-led entry in its ambitious
Spy Universe. According to reports, producer
Aditya Chopra has personally reached out to Shah
Rukh Khan to feature in a special cameo designed
to pave the way for Pathaan 2. While the actor has
currently committed most of his schedule to his next
film, King, he is reportedly considering Aditya’s
request to shoot for a few days in early November.
If not an extended cameo, SRK might appear in
an impactful end-credit sequence. Interestingly,
YRF is also contemplating bringing Salman Khan
back as Tiger, provided the scene’s scale justifies
his presence. After recent mixed responses to Tiger
3 and War 2, Alpha could be the revival spark YRF’s
Spy Universe has been waiting for.
fter her thrill-
ing vampire
saga in Tham-
ma, Rashmika
Mandanna is stepping
into a completely differ-
ent universe with her up-
coming film, The Girl-
friend, directed by Rahul
Ravindran. The recently
released trailer introduc-
es audiences to a tale of
love, confusion, and
emotional turmoil, co-
starring Dheekshith
Shetty in the lead role.
The trailer opens with
Rashmika’s character,
Bhooma, nervously sug-
gesting a “small break”
from her boyfriend
Vikram, played by Dheek-
shith, sparking curiosity
about her true feelings.
Flashbacks to Vikram’s
heartfelt proposal—
“There’s an auspicious
time the day after tomor-
row. Early moments de-
pict the couple’s playful
chemistry, teasing ex-
changes and affectionate
smiles, but the mood grad-
ually shifts to tension, ar-
guments and familial con-
flicts. Towards the end,
Bhooma is seen question-
ing both her relationship
and the very definition of
being a “girlfriend.”
Produced by Dheeraj
Mogilineni and Vidya
Koppineedi with music by
Hesham Abdul and cine-
matography by Krishnan
Vasant, the film promises
a blend of romance, drama
and introspection.
Navigating
the Spotlight
B
A
Tangled Love Story
Heartwarming
MOMENT
Munna Bhai Returns
SPY UNIVERSE
REVIVAL
B
eteran actor Anupam Kher is proving
that age is just a number as he sets so-
cial media buzzing with a shirtless gym
photo. On Saturday, the 70-year-old
shared an image from his workout session on In-
stagram and X (formerly Twitter), showing him
seated on a lat pulldown machine, flexing his toned
back, shoulders, and arms. In the caption, he wrote,
“You can be a #PosterBoy even at seventy!!! Be-
cause you never know how strong you are until
being strong is your only choice”. Fans and fellow
celebrities quickly praised Anupam’s dedica-
tion, hailing him as an inspiration for demon-
strating that consistency and hard work can defy
age. After his recent film Tanvi The Great, Anu-
pam is now gearing up to portray Rabindranath
Tagore in an upcoming biopic.
ans of the iconic
Munna Bhai fran-
chise may finally
have reason to re-
joice. Actor Arshad Warsi re-
cently revealed that director Ra-
jkumar Hirani is actively work-
ing on the script for Munna Bhai
3, after earlier doubts about the
film’s future. Warsi’s update
comes years after Munna Bhai
MBBS and Lage Raho Munna
Bhai won hearts with the unfor-
gettable bromance between San-
jay Dutt and himself.
Reflecting on his experience
with Dutt, Arshad said, “Sanju is
mind-blowing, a different kind
of talent. It used to be so much
fun being with him. I had to re-
member the entire story just to
remind him of scenes, and what
happened on screen was magic.”
Speaking about the new in-
stallment, Arshad confirmed,
“Once it was not happening at
all, but now Raju is seriously
working on it. It seems like it
should happen.” Earlier, Hirani
had shared that the script needed
to surpass the previous films,
adding he had a “unique idea”
for the project. Fans now eager-
ly await the return of Munna and
Circuit to the big screen.
With the promise of fresh hu-
mor, heartfelt moments, and the
duo’s signature camaraderie,
Munna Bhai 3 is shaping up to
be a nostalgic yet exciting cine-
matic experience for audiences
nationwide.
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and daughter Malti
Marie were recently
spotted at husband
Nick Jonas’ concert in Florida,
sharing heartwarming and hilari-
ous moments. Nick expressed his
love for Malti in sign language,
and she instantly reciprocated,
while Priyanka tugged at her
dress, drawing laughter from fans.
Social media called the moment
“beautiful yet funny,” praising her
motherly instinct. The couple,
married in 2018, welcomed Malti
in 2022. Priyanka will next appear
in Citadel Season 2, GlobeTrotter,
and The Bluff, while the Jonas
Brothers tour the US through De-
cember 22.
A
Bollywood
JAIPUR, SUNDAY | OCTOBER 26, 2025
11
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ollywood ac-
tress Janhvi
Kapoor has
shared a can-
did insight
into the chal-
lenges of
navigating male egos in the
film industry. Speaking on a
talk show, Janhvi revealed
that she often pretends to be
“dumb” or less capable than
she really is, as a strategy to
voice her opinions without of-
fending colleagues.
“I understand that I come
from a place of privilege in
my work environment. But
navigating male egos has been
challenging. In certain rooms, I
have to precede someone and
pretend I don’t understand a
scene just to pick my battles
wisely,” Janhvi candidly ex-
plained. She further added that
she often expresses ten posi-
tives before quietly letting go of
a scene she disagrees with, sav-
ing her direct opinions for mo-
ments where it matters most.
Twinkle Khanna empa-
thized with Janhvi, recalling
facing similar challenges
when she was a young actress
in the 1990s.
Janhvi was last seen in the
romantic comedy Sunny San-
skari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring
alongside Varun Dhawan, San-
ya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf,
which has reportedly earned
RYHU FURUH ZRUOGZLGH
The actress continues to bal-
ance talent, diplomacy, and
strategy in Bollywood’s com-
petitive landscape.
ollywood’s beloved superstar Shah
Rukh Khan may once again don the
mantle of Pathaan this time in Alia
Bhatt and Sharvari’s upcoming ac-
tion thriller, Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail and
slated for a December release, Alpha marks Yash
Raj Films’ first female-led entry in its ambitious
Spy Universe. According to reports, producer
Aditya Chopra has personally reached out to Shah
Rukh Khan to feature in a special cameo designed
to pave the way for Pathaan 2. While the actor has
currently committed most of his schedule to his next
film, King, he is reportedly considering Aditya’s
request to shoot for a few days in early November.
If not an extended cameo, SRK might appear in
an impactful end-credit sequence. Interestingly,
YRF is also contemplating bringing Salman Khan
back as Tiger, provided the scene’s scale justifies
his presence. After recent mixed responses to Tiger
3 and War 2, Alpha could be the revival spark YRF’s
Spy Universe has been waiting for.
fter her thrill-
ing vampire
saga in Tham-
ma, Rashmika
Mandanna is stepping
into a completely differ-
ent universe with her up-
coming film, The Girl-
friend, directed by Rahul
Ravindran. The recently
released trailer introduc-
es audiences to a tale of
love, confusion, and
emotional turmoil, co-
starring Dheekshith
Shetty in the lead role.
The trailer opens with
Rashmika’s character,
Bhooma, nervously sug-
gesting a “small break”
from her boyfriend
Vikram, played by Dheek-
shith, sparking curiosity
about her true feelings.
Flashbacks to Vikram’s
heartfelt proposal—
“There’s an auspicious
time the day after tomor-
row. Early moments de-
pict the couple’s playful
chemistry, teasing ex-
changes and affectionate
smiles, but the mood grad-
ually shifts to tension, ar-
guments and familial con-
flicts. Towards the end,
Bhooma is seen question-
ing both her relationship
and the very definition of
being a “girlfriend.”
Produced by Dheeraj
Mogilineni and Vidya
Koppineedi with music by
Hesham Abdul and cine-
matography by Krishnan
Vasant, the film promises
a blend of romance, drama
and introspection.
Navigating
the Spotlight
B
A
Tangled Love Story
Heartwarming
MOMENT
Munna Bhai Returns
SPY UNIVERSE
REVIVAL
B
eteran actor Anupam Kher is proving
that age is just a number as he sets so-
cial media buzzing with a shirtless gym
photo. On Saturday, the 70-year-old
shared an image from his workout session on In-
stagram and X (formerly Twitter), showing him
seated on a lat pulldown machine, flexing his toned
back, shoulders, and arms. In the caption, he wrote,
“You can be a #PosterBoy even at seventy!!! Be-
cause you never know how strong you are until
being strong is your only choice”. Fans and fellow
celebrities quickly praised Anupam’s dedica-
tion, hailing him as an inspiration for demon-
strating that consistency and hard work can defy
age. After his recent film Tanvi The Great, Anu-
pam is now gearing up to portray Rabindranath
Tagore in an upcoming biopic.
ans of the iconic
Munna Bhai fran-
chise may finally
have reason to re-
joice. Actor Arshad Warsi re-
cently revealed that director Ra-
jkumar Hirani is actively work-
ing on the script for Munna Bhai
3, after earlier doubts about the
film’s future. Warsi’s update
comes years after Munna Bhai
MBBS and Lage Raho Munna
Bhai won hearts with the unfor-
gettable bromance between San-
jay Dutt and himself.
Reflecting on his experience
with Dutt, Arshad said, “Sanju is
mind-blowing, a different kind
of talent. It used to be so much
fun being with him. I had to re-
member the entire story just to
remind him of scenes, and what
happened on screen was magic.”
Speaking about the new in-
stallment, Arshad confirmed,
“Once it was not happening at
all, but now Raju is seriously
working on it. It seems like it
should happen.” Earlier, Hirani
had shared that the script needed
to surpass the previous films,
adding he had a “unique idea”
for the project. Fans now eager-
ly await the return of Munna and
Circuit to the big screen.
With the promise of fresh hu-
mor, heartfelt moments, and the
duo’s signature camaraderie,
Munna Bhai 3 is shaping up to
be a nostalgic yet exciting cine-
matic experience for audiences
nationwide.
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publicist and poet,
Jagdeep Singh, during
a special visit to his
residence on Saturday.
During the meeting,
Singh presented his
second poetry anthol-
ogy entitled ?When
Gods Don?t Matter? to
Dr Chandra, marking
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pression. On the occa-
sion, Dr Chandra con-
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thology, ?My Epi-
taph?, received critical
acclaim and was rec-
ognised by the Journal
of Commonwealth
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healthcare,
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nificant support in analyzing
radiological reports, MRI, CT
scans, echocardiography, and
ECGs with success rates of
70?80 percent. Delivering the
Fourth Dr KD Gupta Memorial
Oration at MGUMST, Jaipur,
on Saturday, Professor Clara
Chow, Scientific Director at
Westmead Applied Research
Centre, University of Sydney,
highlighted AI?s role in predict-
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ly 85 percent accuracy, enhanc-
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tion information into high-res-
olution formats. She noted that
reliable mobile-based tools for
monitoring vital signs will soon
benefit community health.
Dr Vikas Swarankar, Chair-
man of MGUMST, shared that
AI is already used in advanced
facilities like CyberKnife, PET
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Robotics. Founder Dr ML
Swarankar emphasised that AI
complements doctors? exper-
tise. The event was attended by
Dr Achal Gulati, Dr Vinay Ka-
poor, Dr Rajeev Gupta, Dr San-
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and many faculty members,
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Jagdeesh
Chandra
was warm-
ly greeted
by Jaipur?s renowned
publicist and poet,
Jagdeep Singh, during
a special visit to his
residence on Saturday.
During the meeting,
Singh presented his
second poetry anthol-
ogy entitled ?When
Gods Don?t Matter? to
Dr Chandra, marking
a celebration of litera-
ture and artistic ex-
pression. On the occa-
sion, Dr Chandra con-
gratulated Singh, stat-
ing, ?The verses cap-
ture deeply personal
and universal experi-
ences of life, from the
anguish of the Covid
era to unrequited love,
nostalgia, insomnia
and the whimsical ab-
surdities of daily ex-
istence.?
It may be recalled
that Singh?s first an-
thology, ?My Epi-
taph?, received critical
acclaim and was rec-
ognised by the Journal
of Commonwealth
Literature as one of
the most compelling
debut collections of
Indo-English poetry in
2021. The presenta-
tion underscored the
growing appreciation
for contemporary po-
etic voices and literary
excellence.
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AI Transforms Healthcare, Enhancing Diagnosis and Patient Care
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rtificial Intel-
ligence (AI)
is rapidly
transforming
healthcare,
offering sig-
nificant support in analyzing
radiological reports, MRI, CT
scans, echocardiography, and
ECGs with success rates of
70?80 percent. Delivering the
Fourth Dr KD Gupta Memorial
Oration at MGUMST, Jaipur,
on Saturday, Professor Clara
Chow, Scientific Director at
Westmead Applied Research
Centre, University of Sydney,
highlighted AI?s role in predict-
ing heart attack risks with near-
ly 85 percent accuracy, enhanc-
ing data accuracy, record-keep-
ing, and converting low-resolu-
tion information into high-res-
olution formats. She noted that
reliable mobile-based tools for
monitoring vital signs will soon
benefit community health.
Dr Vikas Swarankar, Chair-
man of MGUMST, shared that
AI is already used in advanced
facilities like CyberKnife, PET
Scan, Neuro-Navigation, and
Robotics. Founder Dr ML
Swarankar emphasised that AI
complements doctors? exper-
tise. The event was attended by
Dr Achal Gulati, Dr Vinay Ka-
poor, Dr Rajeev Gupta, Dr San-
jeev Gupta, Meena Swarankar,
and many faculty members,
celebrating AI?s growing im-
pact in medicine.
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