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1. FIRST INDIA NEWS PRESENTS ‘DAUSA KE RATNA 2025’
Honouring inspiring individuals making social impact
Laxmikant Sharma
Dausa
irst India News
organised the
‘Dausa Ke Rat-
na 2025’ ceremony in
Dausa on Friday, with the
aim of promoting social
responsibility and honor-
ing individuals who have
dedicated themselves to
community service. The
event honoured 25 indi-
viduals and institutions
contributing to commu-
nity welfare.
The event was graced
by Dr Kirodi Lal Meena,
Rajasthan’s Minister for
Agriculture and Disaster
Relief, as the chief guest.
First India News CEO
and Managing Editor
Pawan Arora extended a
warm welcome to the
gathering of esteemed
guests, which included
Dausa MP Murari Lal
Meena, MLAs Bhagchand
Tankda
(Bandikui), Ram-
bilas Meena (Lalsot), and
Vikram Bansiwal (Sik-
rai), former minister
Mamta Bhupesh, Dausa
Collector Devendra Ku-
mar, SP Sagar Rana, Mu-
nicipal Council’s Acting
Chairperson Kalpana Jai-
man and Pradhan Prahlad
Meena. Senior Editor
Jinendra Singh Shekha-
wat also marked his pres-
ence at the event. Pawan
Arora honoured guests
with plant saplings as a
symbolic gesture of
growth and sustainabili-
ty. This thoughtful tradi-
tion reflects the channel’s
commitment to nurturing
both environment and the
community values.
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Rajasthan’s Minister for Agriculture and Disaster Relief Dr Kirodi Lal Meena & CEO and Managing Editor of First India News Pawan Arora with (L-R) Associate Editor
Shweta Mishra Awasthi, Laxmikant Sharma, Senior Editor Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Dausa Collector Devendra Kumar, Bandikui MLA Bhagchand Tankda, Lalsot MLA
Rambilas Meena, MP Murari Lal Meena, Sikrai MLA Vikram Bansiwal, Former Minister Mamta Bhupesh, Municipal Council’s Acting Chairperson Kalpana Jaiman, Pradhan
Prahlad Meena and SP Sagar Rana, stand for National Anthem during the ‘Dausa Ke Ratna 2025’ conclave by First India News, on Friday. MUKESH KIRADOO
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GOODBYE TO INDIA’S
BELOVED WARHORSE!
MiG-21
First India Bureau
Chandigarh
The iconic Mikoyan-
Gurevich MiG-21, a
cornerstone of the Indi-
an Air Force for more
than six decades, made
its final flight on Friday,
marking the end of an
era. The last two squad-
rons—No. 23 (Panthers)
and No. 3 (Cobras)—
operating around 36
jets, retired in Chandi-
garh during decommis-
sioning ceremony.
The sun shone bright,
the skies cloudless and a
brilliant blue, providing
a picture perfect setting
for elaborate farewell to
Russian origin warhorse
that was inducted into
IAF in 1960s. MiG-21
became the backbone of
India’s air power, train-
ing generations of pilots
and proving its mettle in
multiple conflicts, in-
cluding 1965 and 1971
wars, 1999 Kargil War.
It also played role in
1971 Indo-Pak war,
striking Governor’s res-
idence in Dhaka, con-
tributing significantly to
Pak’s surrender and lib-
eration of Bangladesh.
In every
historic
mission, MiG-21
has upheld the honour of
the tricolour. Its farewell
marks not just the end of
an era, but a tribute to
collective memories — a
reflection of national
pride and a journey
etched with sacrifice,
excellence, courage.
RAJNATH SINGH,
DEFENCE MIN
ERCP is one of
the major
achievements of
Bhajan Lal government.
The project took shape
within first few months
of this government. I
appreciate Dr Kirodi Lal
Meena’s pivotal role in
pushing forward this
initiative.
PAWAN ARORA,
CEO & MANAGING EDITOR, FIN
Projects like
the ERCP
initiated by central and
state governments are
paving the way for a
golden future for the
region. I urge all the
political parties to rise
above the party lines,
contribute positively to
Dausa’s development.
Dr KIRODI LAL MEENA,
RAJASTHAN MINISTER
First India Bureau
New Delhi/Patna
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Friday urged the
women of Bihar to en-
sure that the RJD and its
allies are never allowed
to return to power, alleg-
ing that their previous
rule brought immense
hardship, especially for
women.
Speaking after launch-
ing Bihar’s Mukhy-
amantri Mahila Rojgar
Yojana via video confer-
encing on Friday, the PM
asserted, “When a wom-
an progresses, the entire
society moves forward.
When a government for-
mulates policies with
women at the centre, the
benefits also extend to
other segments of socie-
ty. The transformative
impact of Ujjwala Yojana
is now being recognised
across world,” he said.
PM Modi also said that
Mukhyamantri Mahila
Rojgar Yojana has been
launched to empower
every woman, benefiting
around 75 lakh women
who have already en-
rolled in the initiative.
During the event, PM
Modi announced `10,000
had just been transferred
simultaneously into the
bank accounts of each of
these womens.
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Modi transfers
`10,000 to 75L
women in Bihar
PM launches Mukhyamantri
Mahila Rojgar Yojana
Women of Bihar
must ensure RJD, its
allies never return
to power: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi virtually launches Bihar’s Mukhyamantri
Mahila Rojgar Yojana, in New Delhi on Friday. Also present here
are Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary
and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan during launch event in Patna.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief
of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief
Marshal AP Singh & Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.
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Sonam Wangchuk held
under stringent NSA,
shifted to Jodhpur jail
Justice Sanjeev
Sharma appointed
Acting Raj HC CJ
Maa Katyayani
Rajeev Gaur
Jodhpur
Following the recent vio-
lence in Leh, environ-
mental activist and social
leader Sonam Wang-
chuk, who was leading
the protests, was shifted
to Jodhpur hours after be-
ing held under stringent
National Security Act, on
Friday. He is placed in
Jodhpur Central Jail un-
der tight security, which is
regarded as one of most
secure prisons in country.
Police Commissioner
Om Prakash’s vehicle
was moving ahead as an
escort for security rea-
sons, while Sonam Wang-
chuk was transported in
an armoured vehicle un-
der the watch of armed
personnel. Jodhpur Cen-
tral Jail, which has previ-
ously housed Punjab
militants and prisoners
from Afghanistan, is con-
sidered highly significant
in terms of security. After
Tihar Jail, it is counted
among the most secure
prisons in country. Wang-
chuk has been kept in a
special cell inside the jail.
Kamal Kant Vyas
Jaipur
Justice Sanjiv Prakash
Sharma appointed as the
Acting Chief Justice of
Rajasthan HC, with the
Ministry of Law issuing
the official order. The ap-
pointment will come into
effect from today, fol-
lowing retirement of CJ
KR Shriram. The devel-
opment coincides with
Justice Sharma’s birth-
day, making it a signifi-
cant occasion for him.
Aishwary Pradhan
Hyderabad
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
said that wherever they
go, Pravasi Rajasthanis
spread their culture,
ideas, and the fragrance
of Rajasthani soil. Prava-
si Rajasthanis living
across world, not only
excel in their professions
but also actively partici-
pate in social causes.
He added that the state
government has taken
several unprecedented
initiatives to create an
investment-friendly en-
vironment in the state.
He appealed to Pravasi
Rajasthanis to become
partners in the state’s de-
velopment by investing
in the unlimited opportu-
nities available in the
state, leading to creation
of a new and developed
Rajasthan.
CM Sharma, while ad-
dressing Pravasi Rajast-
hani Meet in Hyderabad
said that in during the
Rising Rajasthan Global
Investment Summit
2024, the state govern-
ment announced to cele-
brate Pravasi Rajasthani
Diwas every year on De-
cember 10. In line with
this, the first Pravasi Ra-
jasthani Diwas will be
organised in Jaipur on
December 10, 2025. He
invited all Pravasi Raj-
asthanis to participate in
this grand event. CM
Sharma further added
that the state government
has strengthened the Ra-
jasthan Foundation.
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Pravasi Rajasthanis are carrying
our culture globally: CM Sharma
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma with State Minister KK Vishnoi and others
during the Pravasi Rajasthani Meet, in Hyderabad, on Friday.
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US President Donald Trump
with Pakistan PM Shehbaz
Sharif and Field Marshal Asim
Munir at the White House.
Trump slaps 100% tariff on
pharma imports from Oct
First India Bureau
Washington, DC
US President Donald
Trump on Thursday an-
nounced tariffs of up to
100% on imports of
branded and patented
pharmaceutical drugs,
starting October 1, 2025.
India’s pharmaceuticals
sector, one of most de-
pendent domestic indus-
tries on trade with Amer-
ica, could be significant-
ly impacted by the move.
Trump also imposed a
25% tariff on heavy-duty
trucks, citing need to pro-
tect US industry. This
move follows a series of
trade measures, includ-
ing duties of up to 50%
on targeted tariffs on key
imports like steel.
TRUMP MEETS SHARIF,
FIELD MARSHAL MUNIR
US Prez Donald
Trump welcomed
Pakistani PM Sheh-
baz Sharif to White House
on Thursday, highlighting
the recent warming of ties
between Washington and
South Asian nuclear-armed
nation. Trump kept them
waiting for 30 mins, praised
them as “great leaders.”
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(L-R) Justice Sanjiv Prakash
Sharma and Justice KR Shriram

2. RAJASTHAN 02
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Saturday | September 27, 2025
First India Bureau
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ollowing the
reorganization
of polling sta-
tions in the district, the
Election Commission of
India has approved 744
new polling stations.
Now, there will be a total
of 5,046 booths in the
district.
District Election Of-
ficer Jitendra Kumar
Soni said that the ECI
has directed to keep the
maximum number of
1200 voters at a polling
station. There were 1902
polling stations in the 17
assembly constituencies
of the district in which
the number of voters
was more than 1200. All
polling stations with
more than 1200 voters
are to be reorganized,
under which the ECI has
accepted the proposals
for reorganization of
polling stations. Mini-
mum necessary facili-
ties have been ensured
for the voters at all these
polling stations.
Rajeev Gaur
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A special CBI court has
convicted two senior of-
ficials of the Income Tax
Department in a high-
profile corruption case
dating back to 2015, sen-
tencing each to four
years’ rigorous impris-
onment. The court found
former Chief Commis-
sioner of Income Tax
Pawan Kumar Sharma
and Income Tax Officer
Shailendra Bhandari
guilty of demanding and
accepting a bribe of Rs
15 lakh from Barmer-
based businessman
Kishore Jain in return
for clearing his assess-
ment. Both officials
were taken into custody
immediately after the
verdict was pronounced
and sent to jail.
CBI counsel Bhagwan
S. Bhawnaria informed
the court that the officers
not only indulged in cor-
ruption but were also
facing other serious
charges. Investigations
revealed that Bhandari
was already booked in a
disproportionate assets
case, while another cor-
ruption case is pending
against Sharma.
The special court had
concluded hearings on
October 9 and reserved
its judgment, which has
now been delivered.
Vikas Sharma
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Serious concerns have
arisen over the hiring of
contractual staff in Ra-
jasthan’s government
medical facilities. Many
long-serving contract
workers recently secured
permanent posts due to
bonus marks for prior
service, fueling high de-
mand among unem-
ployed youth for tempo-
rary roles.
Reports indicate ex-
ploitation by agents and
officials, with allegations
of money demands and
harassment. Audio and
video recordings from
hospitals, including
SMS Hospital, report-
edly reveal illegal trans-
actions and coercion.
The controversy has
triggered sharp criti-
cism of the contractual
hiring system, with
questions raised over its
transparency and fair-
ness. Observers are
watching whether Health
Minister Gajendra Singh
Khimsar—who has pre-
viously expressed con-
cern for unemployed
youth—will act to curb
the malpractice.
Nirmal Tiwari
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India made a strong im-
pression on the global
tourism stage this week,
highlighting its rich herit-
age and future potential.
At two international fo-
rums—the India Tourism
Promotion Programme in
Paris, organised with the
support of the Indian Em-
bassy, SEPC and Air In-
dia, and the JATA Travel
Mart 2025 in Aichi, Ja-
pan—Rajasthan emerged
as the centre of attraction.
In Paris, Indian Ambas-
sador Sanjeev Singla
stressed the importance of
Indo-French cooperation
in tourism. More than 50
leading French tour op-
erators and travel agents
attended. Representing
Rajasthan, Principal
Tourism Secretary Rajesh
Yadav showcased the
state’s forts, palaces,
havelis, the Thar Desert,
Ranthambore, Pushkar,
and Udaipur, alongside
modern dimensions such
as wildlife, adventure,
wedding destinations,
wellness and gastronomy.
At the Japan Travel
Mart, Rajasthan’s pavil-
ion drew significant atten-
tion. Tourism Commis-
sioner Rukmani Riar and
Additional Director
Anand Tripathi held one-
to-one meetings with the
Japan Tourism Board and
Japan National Tourism
Organisation (JNTO).
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News
PM Modi’s rally energises Rajasthan BJP,
strengthens party against BAP in Vagad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent rally in the Va-
gad region of Rajasthan has given a fresh boost to the
BJP, reinforcing the party’s position ahead of upcoming
political contests. The event saw a massive turnout,
marking a strategic success for the state BJP, and
ensured that the Prime Minister’s message reached a
wide audience.The rally also highlighted unity within the
state BJP, with party chief Kshatrap sharing the stage
with the Prime Minister and both deputy chief ministers
accompanying him in vehicles.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, GS Shekhawat share
lighthearted moment at Vande Bharat launch
Pictures emerge showing mutual understanding and
camaraderie between two cabinet ministers of the
Modi government. As experienced cabinet ministers,
their affectionate relationship was on display during
the inauguration of the Vande Bharat train. Union Rail
Minister Ashwini Kumar Vaishnaw was on a tour of
Pali-Jodhpur, while Union Minister Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat was present in his capacity as an MP. The
exchange highlighted a rare and warm camaraderie
between the two ministers.
CM upset over delay in
labour fund deposits
Some Labour Depart-
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action after delays in
crediting funds under
the Fortnight of Labour
Services. The scheme
promised direct deposits
for workers, including
scholarships for children
and support for de-
pendents of deceased
workers. Labour Ministry
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pressed strong displeas-
ure over the delay.
PM Modi checks on
Sikkim’s progress
Political chatter over the
PM’s concern for Sikkim.
On Thursday, at Udaipur
airport, when the PM met
Dharamnarayan Joshi, he
asked with a smile, “How
are things in Sikkim?”
Joshi replied, “Sir, I have
visited Sikkim twice, and
it is doing well under
your guidance.” Dharam-
narayan Joshi is known
to be close to Sikkim
Guv Om Mathur, & PM
Modi has known Joshi, a
former MLA from Mawli,
for many years.
CBI court convicts 2 senior
tax officials in bribery case
Ex-Chief Commissioner, I-T Officer get 4-year jail
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CBI NABS OFFICIALS
TAKING `15 L BRIBE
The court found
former Chief
Commissioner
of Income Tax Pawan
Kumar Sharma and
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Shailendra Bhandari
guilty of demanding and
accepting a bribe of Rs
15 lakh from Barmer-
based businessman
Kishore Jain in return
for clearing his assess-
ment.Acting on Jain’s
complaint, the CBI had
laid a trap and caught
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accepting the bribe.
6 held for murder of UP businessman & mechanic
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Alwar police have
cracked the murder case
of a two-wheeler agency
operator and a mechanic
from Uttar Pradesh, ar-
resting six individuals in
connection with the
crime. Superintendent of
Police Devendra Kumar
Vishnoi confirmed that
the vehicle used in the
incident has also been
seized.
According to Vishnoi,
a reward of Rs 1.1 lakh
had been announced for
information leading to
the arrest of the accused.
“The suspects lured the
businessman and the
mechanic under the pre-
text of selling a genera-
tor, took them hostage,
tortured them, and ulti-
mately murdered them
in the hills of Jakhrana.
They also withdrew Rs 7
lakh from the busines-
man’s account. The vic-
tims’ bodies were then
dumped in two separate
wells in the Shahjahan-
pur police station area,”
he said. Among those ar-
rested are two history-
sheeters, Ajit alias Dana
and Indrajit alias Kotwal
of Behror Sadar police
station. Shahjahanpur
SHO Manoharlal Meena
is leading the investiga-
tion.
Jpr dairy to pay more: `25 hike
per kg plus
`4 bonus from Oct 1
Dinesh Kasana
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Jaipur Dairy has an-
nounced a festive gift
for milk producers by
revising procurement
rates ahead of Diwali.
From October 1, the
purchase price has been
raised to Rs 900 per kil-
ogram of fat, up from
the existing Rs 875 per
kilogram of fat, along
with a fixed component
of Rs 2 per kilogram.
In addition, milk pro-
ducers will continue to
receive support under the
Chief Minister’s Milk
Producer Support
Scheme, which provides
Rs 5 per litre.
The new rates, notified
by the Jaipur District
Milk Producers’ Union,
are expected to benefit
nearly two lakh milk pro-
ducers across Jaipur,
Dausa, and Kotputli dis-
tricts, giving them an ad-
ditional gain of about Rs
1.5 per litre.This is the
second consecutive hike
in rates within a month.
FILE
Unemployed youth
targeted in alleged
contract job scam
Raj shines at global tourism events in Paris & Japan
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Bhilwara district wit-
nessed a tragic acci-
dent in the Kareda
subdivision on Fri-
day, where an aunt
and her niece
drowned in a water
reservoir while giving
water to buffaloes.
The incident occurred
in Salia village of Ki-
dimal panchayat.
Police reported that
Teji Gurjar, a final-
year BSTC student,
slipped into the reser-
voir while attending
to the animals. Her
niece Tina, a Class 10
student, attempted to
rescue her but also
drowned. Family
members described
both girls as beloved
daughters and bright
students. In a separate
tragedy in Bundi’s
Nainwa area, a
15-year-old girl
slipped into a pond.
Her father jumped in
to save her, but de-
spite efforts, she was
pronounced dead at
Dei hospital. Dei po-
lice conducted a post-
mortem & handed the
body to the family.
3 drown in
separate
incidents in
the State
CRIME
ROUNDUP
JAIL GUARDS RECOVER PHONES, SIM CARDS
DURING RAIDS AT JAIPUR CENTRAL JAIL
PRATAPGARH POLICE SEIZES 10 QUINTALS OF
ILLEGAL OPIUM, POPPY HUSK WORTH ` 1.6 CR
Incidents of mobile phones being seized from
the Jaipur Central Jail continues. Yet again,
during a random search, a mobile phone was
found lying on the ground in Ward number 11. Jail
guard Mukesh registered a complaint at Lalkothi police
station and handed over the phone to the police. A
probe is ongoing. In another search operation, mobile
phones and SIM cards were recovered from four pris-
oners. Jail guard Rajan reported the matter at Lalkothi
police station. The matter is being investigated.
Pratapgarh: The Dhariyawad and Devgarh
police stations in a joint operation conducted
under Operation Chakravyuh, on Friday, seized
approximately 10 quintals (73 kilograms) 25 grams of
illegal opium and poppy husk along with a vehicle. The
value of the poppy husk is estimated to be Rs 1.60
crore in the international market.Action was taken on
the instructions of District Superintendent of Police
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chand Meena and his team, during a blockade at the
Jawahar Nagar intersection, spotted a SUV without
number approaching from Pratapgarh. The driver sped
away on being stopped by the police but he and his
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the vehicle. Police found 49 bags of illegal opium and
poppy husk in the vehicle, which they seized. SHO
Devgarh Mahendra Singh is investigating the matter
and search is on for the absconding accused.
INMATE ESCAPES
AJMER OPEN JAIL
Ajmer: A prisoner
transferred from
Jodhpur Central
Jail to Ajmer Central Jail
just two days ago has
escaped from the open
jail. The inmate was serv-
ing a sentence for theft.
Following the incident, the
jail administration lodged
a complaint with the Civil
Lines police station.
PAK NATIONAL FOUND
ON TRAIN IN BUNDI
HANIF KHAN ALLEGEDLY SHARED SENSITIVE INFO
WITH PAKISTAN; COURT GRANTS 4-DAY REMAND
Bundi: A man, later
identifying himself as
a Pakistani national,
fell from the Swarn Temple
Express in
Keshoraipa-
tan, prompt-
ing a major
security alert.
Authorities
recovered
cash totaling
Rs 1,920 and Rs 46,500
from his possession, but no
passport or visa was found.
Jaipur: Hanif Khan, accused of espionage, was
produced in court under tight security by Rajasthan
Intelligence authorities. The Intelligence department
sought his remand for further inter-
rogation, which the court granted for
four days. During this period, security
agencies will conduct joint questioning
of Khan, who was arrested for alleg-
edly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence
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maintained contact with a Pakistani
handler and reportedly shared sensitive
information via social media channels. Investigations have
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handler during Operation Sindoor.
RAJASTHAN CONTRACT
HIRING UNDER SCRUTINY
These developments
have raised questions
about the fairness and
transparency of the current
contractual hiring system.
Critics are calling on Health
Minister Gajendra Singh
Khimsar, who has previously
highlighted his concern for
unemployed youth, to take
concrete steps to address the
issue. Attention is also turning
to Principal Health Secretary
Gayatri Rathore, known for
her advocacy of merit-based
recruitment, with expecta-
tions that she may intervene
in the ongoing controversy.
Observers are urging the
state government to establish
clear guidelines for hiring
contractual medical staff.
Two of the six
arrested, Ajit
alias Dana and
Indrajit alias
Kotwal, are known
history-sheeters
from Behror Sadar
police station
POLLING STATIONS POST REORGANIZATION
Assembly Poll Station
Shahpura 252
Chaumun 272
Phulera 296
Dudu 311
Jhotwara 461
Amer 334
Jamwaramgarh 279
Hawa Mahal 264
Assembly Poll Station
Vidyadhar Nagar 344
Civil Lines 238
Kishanpole 185
Adarsh Nagar 282
Malviya Nagar 210
Sanganer 363
Bagru 411
Bassi 279
Chaksu 265

3. RAJASTHAN 03
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Saturday | September 27, 2025
PROTEST IN JAISALMER
Public outrage rally to save forest
Suryaveer Tanwar
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massive public
outrage rally
was taken out
from Gadisar to the Col-
lectorate via the main
market in Jailsalmer, led
by saints and sages to save
the forest and pastureland.
They demanded oran, the
sacred forest groves in Ra-
jasthan, be registered in
revenue records.
After several protests
and memorandums, the
movement has now
gained momentum with
villagers boycotting gov-
ernment camps and
schemes. Meanwhile,
the administration is on
alert, and barricades
have been placed outside
the Collectorate. Sheo
MLA Ravindra Singh
Bhati also participated in
the rally. The protesters
voiced their concern
over land allotment to
private companies.
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A delegation of
Pokaran MLA Mahant
Pratappuri,
Jaisalmer MLA
Chhotu Singh Bhati,
Guru Gorakhnath,
and district head
Pratap Singh
reached the district
collector’s office &
held a meeting to
discuss the issue
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Rajasthan is increasingly
becoming a target for
marijuana traffickers,
with efforts to lure young
people into drug use re-
portedly on the rise. Re-
cent seizures at the state’s
only international airport
indicate that traffickers
operating from Bangkok
are enticing air travellers
to unknowingly transport
hydroponic marijuana, a
potent narcotic, under the
pretence of ordinary
herbs. Those caught car-
rying such substances
face immediate arrest and
potentially years of im-
prisonment.
At Jaipur International
Airport, drug smuggling
of gold and other contra-
band has largely de-
clined, but seizures of
hydroponic marijuana
have surged. In Septem-
ber alone, the Directo-
rate of Revenue Intelli-
gence (DRI) and Cus-
toms authorities jointly
uncovered four major
cases, recovering 39.126
kilograms of marijuana,
valued at over Rs 39
crore in international
markets. Notably, none
of the individuals in-
volved were natives of
Rajasthan, and none
were habitual traffickers.
Similar interceptions
have occurred at interna-
tional airports in Delhi,
Bengaluru, Chennai, and
other southern Indian
cities, with a major haul
of 39.2 kilograms seized
from two passengers ar-
riving from Bangkok at
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj Interna-
tional Airport on Sep-
tember 13–14.
Authorities attribute the
success of these intercep-
tions to close coordination
among anti-narcotics
agencies. In the past four
months alone, Customs
has intercepted nearly 35
kilograms of hydroponic
marijuana, and DRI-Cus-
toms joint operations have
seized approximately 39
kilograms in September.
Officials remain vigilant
to prevent the state from
becoming a hub for nar-
cotics trafficking.
Experts highlight that
the growing smuggling
of hydroponic marijuana
is partly due to compara-
tively lighter penalties
under India’s Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances (NDPS) Act,
1985. Under the Act, do-
mestic marijuana and
hydroponic marijuana
are classified similarly,
despite hydroponic mari-
juana being far more po-
tent—equivalent to co-
caine in strength—and
up to ten times costlier
than Indian-grown can-
nabis. The law prescribes
imprisonment from one
year to 20 years, depend-
ing on the quantity, with
fines ranging from Rs
10,000 to Rs 2 lakh.
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young lives under threat
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In the 8th special board
meeting of Jaipur Greater
Municipal Corporation
held on Friday, Congress
councillors created up-
roar. However, Mayor
Somya managed to get
the GST reforms agenda
passed unanimously.
As soon as discussions
began on GST reforms
and the “One Nation, One
Election” proposal, Con-
gress and BJP councillors
clashed. Congress mem-
bers waved posters, with
some even climbing onto
tables to raise slogans. In
response, BJP councillors
shouted “Long live PM
Modi”. The house soon
turned chaotic, forcing an
initial adjournment of 10
minutes, but as the oppo-
sition refused to calm
down, the session was ad-
journed indefinitely.
The meeting had been
convened to raise aware-
ness about the newly im-
plemented next-genera-
tion GST reforms among
councillors, and also to
express gratitude to Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
Mayor Somya called the
GST reforms an “eco-
nomic revolution”.
First India Bureau
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The Supreme Court has
issued directions to the
Rajasthan government
over the lack of CCTV
cameras in police sta-
tions, taking suo motu
cognisance of the matter.
The court instructed the
state to provide details of
the total number of CCTV
cameras installed in each
police station and to fur-
nish information on their
current condition.
The bench of Justice
Vikram Nath and Justice
Sandeep Mehta asked the
government whether regu-
lar audits are conducted to
check the functioning of
the installed cameras. The
court observed that if such
audits are carried out, the
complete data, along with
a detailed report, should be
placed on record.
JMCG 8th special board
meet ends amid uproar
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Road safety is
district admin’s
priority: Soni
Meeting held after
wrong info of fake
Med sent to Centre
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
A review meeting of the
District Road Safety
Committee was held in
the Collectorate audito-
rium on Friday under the
chairmanship of District
Collector Jitendra Kumar
Soni. Mentioning the loss
of lives in the Bhankrota
road accident, he said that
the district administration
is continuously working
to make road transporta-
tion in Jaipur safe.
Soni stated that many of
flyover constructions have
been completed, and work
is underway on others. De-
tailed estimates for the
permanent resolution of 2
black spots have been pre-
pared, submitted to Trans-
port Dept for approval.
Vikas Sharma
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A major lapse has come
to light in the state’s Drug
Directorate after it was
revealed that incorrect
information regarding
spurious drugs had been
sent to the central gov-
ernment.
The discrepancy sur-
faced during a reply to a
question in the state as-
sembly, where figures
provided to the Centre
and the state were found
to differ. In response,
Acting Commissioner T.
Shubhamangla convened
a high-level meeting.
Supreme Court seeks status of CCTV
cameras in Rajasthan police stations
SC further directed the
Raj govt to respond
within two weeks to
12 specific questions
posed by the court
JODHPUR HIGH COURT ORDERS POLICE
PROTECTION TO NRI MAN HARASSED BY WIFE
IN SEPTEMBER, JAIPUR AIRPORT AUTHORITIES
CONDUCTED THE FOLLOWING MAJOR SEIZURES
The total quantity of foreign marijuana seized at Jaipur
Airport in September reached 39,126 grams. Authorities
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The Jodhpur HC has granted protection to
an NRI husband, who was allegedly being
harassed by his wife. Justice Sandeep Shah
has ordered police protection for a nominal fee. Mumbai
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`1 crore 80 lakh was settled between Sharma and his
wife, Bhagyashree Sharma, a resident of the Sujangarh
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ing Rs 1 crore. The court was also informed that last
month, the HC had ordered the Sujangarh ADJ Court
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order if the wife was not present. This order was also
challenged by the wife in the SC. The SC dismissed the
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October 3, and he fears a threat to Sharma’s life.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Leader of the Opposition
in the Rajasthan Assem-
bly, Tika Ram Jully, has
written to Governor
Haribhau Bagade regard-
ing the case of dismissed
MLA Kanwar Lal Mee-
na. In his letter, Jully
stated that he wished to
bring a serious matter to
the Governor’s attention.
He noted that Meena
had been convicted by the
court, resulting in the
cancellation of his legis-
lative assembly member-
ship. Jully emphasised
that this process had been
carried out in accordance
with judicial orders and
the rules of the Assembly.
However, Jully alleged
that the current BJP gov-
ernment in the state was
misusing Article 161 of
the Constitution by at-
tempting to grant Meena
clemency. He added that
the Home Department
had reportedly forwarded
the entire file to the Gov-
ernor’s office for consid-
eration of this pardon.
The Leader of the Op-
position also pointed out
that Meena has a total of
27 cases registered
against him and ques-
tioned whether it would
be appropriate to grant
clemency to someone
with such a legal record.
He urged the Governor
to immediately reject
the file sent by the BJP
government.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
In a major success for the
Jaipur Development Au-
thority (JDA), the long-
standing compensation
dispute over land in Jag-
atpura has been resolved,
adding a substantial sum
to the authority’s coffers.
Under the leadership of
JDA Commissioner
Anandhi, the resolution
ends a 23-year-old dis-
pute concerning the Cen-
tral Spine G-Block.
As part of the settle-
ment, JDA will receive
approximately 42 bighas
of prime land on Mahal
Road, near the Akshard-
ham Temple. The auction
of this land is expected to
generate around ` 3,500
crore for the authority.
The allotments were
distributed during an ur-
ban services camp, mark-
ing the culmination of
discussions that began in
November last year, cov-
ering around 120 bighas
of land. Following mu-
tual agreement with the
account holders, JDA
planned the entire land
layout and allocated plots
at suitable locations.
Beneficiaries will now
withdraw their pending
cases from the courts.
First India Bureau
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Assembly Speaker Va-
sudev Devnani held a ma-
jor meeting on Friday
regarding development
schemes and budget an-
nouncements in the dis-
trict. He said that as the
festive season is ap-
proaching, electricity,
water, roads, and security
are top priorities.
Any negligence will
not be tolerated, and care-
less officers will be held
accountable. Rural and
urban service camps are
the government’s highest
priority. Officers must
work with full seriousness
to provide relief and ben-
efits to the people. Imple-
mentation of budget an-
nouncements made by
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
should not be delayed and
must be accelerated. Dis-
trict Collector Lok Band-
hu informed about the
progress in implementing
schemes and budget an-
nouncements.
Vasudev Devnani re-
viewed district develop-
ment, budget announce-
ments, public facilities,
and progress of urban and
rural service camps in the
collectorate auditorium.
Jully flags concern in letter
to Guv over dismissed MLA
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Special focus on water,
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allotment letters to
16 account holders
on the site, providing
them with 25% of the
developed plots as
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PCC Secy protests
after Cong leader
Jain reinstated
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
The return of former legis-
lator Mewaram Jain to
Congress has sparked dis-
cussions within the party
ranks. Rajasthan Pradesh
Congress Secy Shivalal
Godara expressed strong
reservations, stating that in
politics, there can be no
more serious allegation
than that of rape or moral
misconduct, and especial-
ly not within the Congress.
Reacting after his re-
turn, Mewaram expressed
gratitude to the party’s na-
tional and state leadership,
stating that he had been
with Congress for 40 years
and would continue work-
ing collectively for the
party. He said no signs of
resentment were visible,
and all Congress leaders in
Barmer stood united.

4. s the ICC
Women?s
ODI World
Cup ap-
proaches,
the Indian women?s cricket
team is stepping into the
tournament with renewed
confidence and vital prep-
aration. Their recent ODI
series against Australia,
though ending in a narrow
loss, has given them the
perfect rehearsal against
the toughest opposition in
the game.
The series was a mixed
bag of lessons and achieve-
ments. In the first match,
India?s fielding lapses
proved costly, as several
dropped catches allowed
Australia to dominate and
secure victory. But the re-
sponse in the second ODI
was emphatic. India pro-
duced one of their most
memorable wins in recent
history, defeating the
reigning world champions
by a record margin. Smriti
Mandhana?s brilliant 117
off 91 balls powered India
to 292, before the bowlers
bundled Australia out for
just 190. That 102-run win
was India?s largest margin
of victory against Australia
in women?s ODIs, sending
out a loud statement of in-
tent ahead of the World
Cup.
The series decider was
even more thrilling. Chas-
ing a daunting target, India
fell short, but not before
Mandhana etched her
name into the record
books. She smashed the
fastest ODI century ever
by an Indian , men?s or
women?s , reaching the
landmark in just 50 balls.
The record had previously
been held by Virat Kohli,
who struck a 52-ball hun-
dred. Mandhana?s achieve-
ment is not only historic
but also symbolic of the
aggressive, fearless cricket
India is now playing. With
13 ODI centuries to her
name, she stands firmly
among the modern greats
of the game.
This was more than just
a personal milestone. Man-
dhana?s dominance
showed that India now has
a batter capable of taking
games away from even the
strongest opponents. Her
strokeplay, confidence un-
der pressure, and ability to
shift gears reflected the
evolution of India?s batting
unit. Importantly, her per-
formance underlined that
India no longer simply re-
lies on collective effort but
has genuine match-win-
ners who can shape con-
tests.
Of course, India?s suc-
cess in the series wasn?t
built on Mandhana alone.
The second ODI also high-
lighted the depth of the
squad. Young pacer Kranti
Goud impressed with the
ball, dismantling Austral-
ia?s batting line-up and en-
suring their chase never
found rhythm. All-round-
ers like Deepti Sharma and
Sneh Rana offered bal-
ance, while Richa Ghosh
added vital impetus in the
middle order. Together,
this core reflects a team
that is increasingly multi-
dimensional.
Facing Australia just be-
fore the World Cup could
not have been more ideal.
The Australians are undis-
puted champions , consist-
ent across formats and
boasting unparalleled
depth. Testing themselves
against the best has given
India clarity about their
strengths and the areas
needing improvement. The
second-ODI triumph
showed that India can not
only compete but domi-
nate. The third game, where
they nearly chased down a
mammoth score, proved
their batting has the fire-
power to challenge anyone.
For all their progress,
India still has lessons to
absorb. Dropped catches,
missed run-outs, and oc-
casional lapses in bowling
discipline remain con-
cerns. These weaknesses,
if unresolved, could hurt in
high-stakes World Cup
games. Yet the signs are
promising: a fearless bat-
ting lineup, bowlers find-
ing form at the right time,
and the confidence of hav-
ing recently humbled the
world champions.
The World Cup being
staged in India and Sri
Lanka offers an additional
edge. Familiar pitches,
home crowds, and knowl-
edge of conditions will all
work in India?s favor. But
it also raises expectations ,
the team will carry not
only its own ambitions but
the hopes of millions. That
pressure can either weigh
heavy or inspire; the series
against Australia suggests
this Indian side is learning
to embrace it.
For now, momentum,
preparation, and belief are
all in India?s favor. With
Smriti Mandhana leading
the charge, supported by a
balanced core of experi-
enced and young players,
the team looks primed for
a serious tilt at the trophy.
For years, Australia has
been the benchmark. But
after pushing them so
close, and even inflicting
their heaviest ODI defeat,
India enters the World Cup
with the belief that they are
no longer outsiders but
genuine contenders.
When the tournament
begins, the cricketing
world will watch India
closely. Mandhana?s re-
cord-breaking ton has al-
ready captured global at-
tention, but beyond that, it
is India?s collective confi-
dence that stands out. The
team is not here just to par-
ticipate ,they are here to
compete, to challenge, and
to win !
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
TOP
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
You have the right to perform
your prescribed duty, but you
are not entitled to the fruits of
action.
BHAGAVAD GITA
PERSPECTIVE
THINKING
The Australia series
proved India can compete
toe-to-toe with the best.
Mandhana?s fearless
batting and a balanced
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inconsistency remain
hurdles. If India shores
up its weaknesses, home
advantage and momentum
could fuel a breakthrough.
The World Cup presents
not just an opportunity,
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women?s cricket in India.
India?s World Cup cam-
paign carries promise but
also caution. While Mand-
hana?s brilliance headlines
the narrative, overreli-
ance on individual sparks
could be risky in crunch
games. Fielding errors and
pressure handling must
improve. Still, the team?s
recent performances
show they?re evolving into
world-beaters. The coming
tournament will test not
just talent, but tempera-
ment under the spotlight.
India Women Gear Up for ODI
World Cup With Confidence
India enters the ICC Women?s ODI World Cup
brimming with belief after a spirited series
against Australia. Smriti Mandhana?s record-
breaking feats and the team?s emphatic victory
underline their rise as genuine contenders.
With depth in batting and bowling, plus home
advantage, India carries both promise and
pressure?ready to transform hope into
history on cricket?s biggest stage
IN-DEPTH
GEOGRAPHY & POLITICS
STAND IN WAY OF AN
INDEPENDENT PALESTINE
DONALD TRUMP?S TILT
TOWARDS PAKISTAN
here has been a recent rush of countries to for-
mally recognise the state of Palestine. Affirm-
ing Palestinian sovereignty marks a historic
diplomatic milestone, yet the exact layout of its terri-
tory, a central requirement under international law,
remains fiercely contested from every hilltop in the
West Bank to the ruins of Gaza.
To grasp what this moment means, we need to trace
how borders have evolved ? or dissolved ? over Pales-
tine?s tumultuous political history. The 1947 UN parti-
tion plan had envisioned two semi-contiguous territories
for Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an inter-
national city. But that vision quickly collapsed into the
war that led to the establishment of Israel in 1948. Pal-
estinians found themselves confined to the West Bank
and Gaza Strip as fully separated territories, demar-
cated by the ?green line? and placed under Jordanian
and Egyptian control. These initial contours remain the
internationally recognised basis for Palestinian state-
hood until today ? and are referred to as the ?pre-1967
borders?. That year, the six-day war saw Israel effec-
tively tripling its territory. It occupied all of the West
Bank and Gaza Strip and annexed East Jerusalem.
SOURCE: THE CONVERSATION
T
onald Trump?s tilt towards Pakistan became
evident when the US President held a 90-min-
ute closed-door meeting with Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. The
presence of Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of
State Marco Rubio underlined the significance Wash-
ington attached to the talks. The agenda, covering
strategic partnership and economic cooperation, sig-
nals a recalibration of US policy in South Asia.
For India, the development is cause for concern.
New Delhi has long viewed Washington as a critical
strategic partner, especially in countering Chinese
assertiveness. However, Trump?s outreach to Islam-
abad could alter the balance. Pakistan remains cen-
tral to America?s se-
curity calculus in
Afghanistan and is
now seeking a larger
role as a regional in-
terlocutor. Trump, a
transactional leader,
appears willing to
accommodate Paki-
stan in exchange for
strategic leverage to
the detriment of In-
dia?s interests.
This shift will add
strain to India-US re-
lations, which are al-
ready grappling with
irritants. The imposi-
tion of tariffs has
clouded trade ties,
while India?s steadfast closeness with Russia ? par-
ticularly in the energy and defence sectors ? has
raised eyebrows in Washington. The deepening dis-
cord could reduce the enthusiasm that marked Indo-
US relations in the last two decades.
For New Delhi, the challenge is to navigate this
shifting terrain with pragmatism. While the US re-
mains indispensable in managing China, India cannot
afford to let ties be held hostage to Washington?s Pa-
kistan policy. At the same time, India must further
diversify partnerships, strengthening ties with Europe,
Japan, and Southeast Asia. Trump?s tilt towards Is-
lamabad is a reminder that US foreign policy is guid-
ed by cold calculations of interest, not sentiment.
D
Trump?s 90-minute
meeting with Pak?s
leadership signals a
shift, unsettling
India; As Washington
recalibrates ties,
New Delhi faces the
challenge of
balancing US
partnership with
diversified global
alliances
A
Tributes to former Prime
Minister Dr. Manmohan
Singh Ji on his birth
anniversary. We recall his
contributions to our nation during
his long years in public life.
Narendra Modi
@narendramodi
During Navratri, West Bengal
radiates a special energy and joy.
Inaugurated the Santosh Mitra
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prayers to Maa Durga in Kolkata.
May her blessings bring well-being to all.
Amit Shah
@AmitShah
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and creates digital sports
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Cong: Govt must
fulfil aspirations
of Ladakh at the
very earliestHe cared about family, while
we work for all: Nitish on Lalu
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Bihar Chief Minister
Nitish Kumar on Friday
made a veiled dig at his
arch-rival and RJD su-
premo Lalu Prasad, ac-
cusing the latter of in-
dulging in dynastic
politics and ?caring?
only about his family.
Without taking Pras-
ad?s name, Kumar made
the remark during the
launch of Bihar?s
Mukhya Mantri Mahila
Rojgar Yojana by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
?The NDA govern-
ment in the state has been
working tirelessly for the
overall development of
the state, and also for the
empowerment of wom-
en. The previous govern-
ment, before 2005, did
nothing for the women of
the state. Everyone
knows that when he (Lalu
Prasad) was removed, he
made his wife (Rabri
Devi) the CM. He has
cared about his family
only, whereas we work
for all, for the people of
the state,? Kumar said.
Rabri Devi became
the chief minister in
1997 when her hus-
band, Lalu Prasad, had
to step down following
a CBI charge-sheet in
the fodder scam. Later,
he was convicted in a
fodder scam case.
?After the NDA gov-
ernment came to power
in November, 2005, the
state witnessed tremen-
dous growth, be it in
education, healthcare,
or any other sector,?
Kumar claimed.
?The rule of law pre-
vails in the state... that
is the top priority of the
government. We have
given special attention
to women?s empower-
ment,? the CM said.
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Shah visits Kalighat Temple
in Kolkata, performs puja
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Union Home Minister
Amit Shah paid a visit to
the Kalighat Temple here
on Friday afternoon and
offered prayers.
Shah, who is on a two-
day visit to the state,
spent around 15 minutes
at the shrine and offered
puja.
He was welcomed by
several party leaders and
activists, who were pre-
sent outside the temple.
The entire area was
cordoned off and security
boosted for the home
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Shah also inaugurated
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Santosh Mitra Square in
Kolkata, and the marquee
of the BJP-backed Pas-
chim Banga Sanskriti
Mancha at the Eastern
Zonal Cultural Centre
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The launch event of Bi-
har?s Mukhyamantri Ma-
hila Rojgar Yojana turned
into a heart-to-heart con-
versation, as PM Modi
interacted with women
beneficiaries whose lives
are transforming through
government initiatives.
What unfolded was not
just a policy discussion,
but a chorus of inspiring
stories, gratitude, and a
spirit of celebration.
Beneficiaries affec-
tionately referred to him
as ?Bhaiya?, a testimony
to the bond they feel with
him.
Reeta Devi from Bho-
jpur, who began her en-
trepreneurial journey in
2015 with a small poultry
business, spoke with
pride:
?My life has changed.
When I get the Rs 10,000
support, I will buy 100
more chickens. In win-
ters, the demand for eggs
goes up, and this will
boost my income.?
But she didn?t stop
there. She reflected on
how multiple govern-
ment schemes had re-
shaped her life.
?Earlier our house was
in a pathetic condition,
but with PM Awas Yoja-
na we have a pucca home
and toilets. We now drink
clean water, use Ujjwala
gas instead of chullahs,
get free treatment under
Ayushman, and 125 units
of free electricity. The
savings go into our chil-
dren?s future. It feels like
a new life altogether.?
Ranjeeta Kazi from
West Champaran called
the Rozgar Yojana noth-
ing less than a festival:
?I never thought my
area would see roads,
water, and electricity.
Ujjwala has freed us
from smoke. With the Rs
10,000, I will invest in
jowar and bajra farming,
and when I get Rs 2 lakh,
I will grow further ?
pushing the Swadeshi
movement and one day
becoming a lakhpati.?
Gaya?s Noorjahan
Khatun story highlighted
both empowerment and
dignity. She said:
?We are very happy
with this Rs 10,000 gift
as it gives us a chance to
start a business of our
choice. Earlier, families
opposed us going out,
even husbands used to hit
us. But today, because of
self-reliance, families re-
spect us. Earlier, we con-
sidered our husbands as
our sampatti, now our
husbands consider us as
lakhpatis.?
For Putul Devi from
Purnea, who runs a small
sweet-making business,
the Rozgar Yojana is a
bridge to dreams:
?When I get Rs 2 lakh,
I will expand my busi-
ness and empower the
nation with PM?s vision
of Swadeshi. People used
to laugh at me, but after
joining Jeevika, every-
thing changed. Today,
with 125 units of free
electricity, I save and in-
vest in my children?s ed-
ucation.?
The Prime Minister,
deeply touched by their
stories, noted how the
various development
schemes have brought
holistic change in the
lives of women from
housing and healthcare to
electricity and liveli-
hoods. PM Modi urged
the women to carry this
spirit forward and said,
?Go to at least one area
in your village and tell
others about the govern-
ment initiatives. Inspire
them the way you are in-
spiring us today.?
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PM Modi jokingly
asked Putul Devi
whether she is aware
of the politics done on
Jalebi, which left
everyone laughing
Bihar women script stories of
change, discuss with PM Modi
I, RAMVEER GURJAR (son
of Shri Brahm Singh Gurjar),
resident of Shiv Colony, Jheel
Ka Har, Tehsil Karauli, District
Karauli, do hereby solemnly de-
clare on oath, taking God as a
witness:
1. That I am a native resident of
the aforementioned address and
do not reside in any other district
apart from the mentioned address.
2. That my father is serving in the
Army with Army No. 3000809W,
Rank Havaldar, Name Brahm
Singh Gurjar, Unit 6 Rajput. In
his service records, my name is
mentioned as Ramveer Singh,
which is incorrect. However, in
all my civil documents, my cor-
rect name is Ramveer Gurjar.
I, the deponent, hereby verify
that the information provided in
clauses 1 to 2 is true and accurate
to the best of my knowledge. No
facts have been concealed in this
affidavit.
NAME CHANGE
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The Congress on Friday said
the distress and anguish of the
people of Ladakh must awaken
the government?s
conscience, not
just for even more
talks but for actu-
ally fulfilling
their legitimate
aspirations in full measure at
the very earliest.
The opposition party?s as-
sertion comes after protests for
statehood turned violent on
Wednesday.
Congress general secretary
in-charge communications
Jairam Ramesh said six years
ago, the people of Ladakh
had great expectations when
the Union Territory of Ladakh
was created but there has
been massive disappointment
and disenchantment.
The people of Ladakh have
seen their land and employ-
ment under severe threat, he
said on X.
NATIONAL GEOSCIENCE AWARDS
India needs to achieve self-reliance in the
production of rare earth elements:Murmu
PTI
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resident Drou-
padi Murmu
said on Friday
that India should achieve
self-reliance in produc-
tion of rare earth ele-
ments, given the current
geopolitical situation.
This would help India
achieve its target of be-
coming a developed na-
tion and play an important
role in ensuring the secu-
rity of the country, Mur-
mu said while speaking at
the National Geoscience
Awards 2024 here.
?Seeing the current
geopolitical situation it is
very important that India
becomes self-reliant in
production of rare earth
elements,? she said.
These elements are
not rare because their
availability is scarce but
the process to identify
these elements is very
complicated, she said,
adding that the develop-
ment of indigenous tech-
nique will help complete
this complicated process.
President Murmu said
this is the age of artifi-
cial intelligence, semi-
conductior, and clean
energy technology.
Rare earth elements
are essential in smart-
phones, electric vehicles
(EVs), and renewable
energy technologies.
Rare Earth Elements
(REEs) are a group of 17
chemically similar metal-
lic elements that are es-
sential for modern tech-
nologies, including
smartphones, electric ve-
hicles, and wind turbines.
The mines ministry,
she said, is committed
towards sustainability
and innovation. The
mining sector is promot-
ing AI machine learning
and drone-based survey.
The focus is also be-
ing laid on recovery of
valuable elements from
mine tailings.
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Pradesh?s Bareilly on Fri-
day afternoon when sev-
eral groups took out pro-
cessions, carrying plac-
ards reading ?I Love Mo-
hammad?, in the Kotwali
and Baradari areas of the
city soon after prayers at
a local mosque.
Police officers said that
when the procession was
stopped and asked to dis-
perse, an argument broke
out between protestors and
the police. Police said the
situation escalated when
some members of the
crowd began pelting stones
? damaging vehicles and
forcing people in the vicin-
ity to run for cover ? and
raised provocative slogans,
triggering tension across
parts of the city.
The situation was
brought under control af-
ter security used force to
disperse the crowd.
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India and the US will con-
tinue to hold talks on a
trade agreement amid ten-
sions over 50% tariffs im-
posed by the Trump ad-
ministration on Indian im-
ports, partly due to India’s
continued purchasing of
Russian oil during the on-
going war in Ukraine.
The decision to pursue
further negotiations was
made during meetings
between a delegation
from India and US offi-
cials in Washington.
Talks resumed earlier
this month when US As-
sistant Trade Representa-
tive Brendan Lynch met
Indian officials in New
Delhi.
“The delegation had
constructive meetings
with the US Government
on various aspects of the
deal,” Indian Ministry of
Commerce said in a
statement on Friday, re-
ferring to the Indian
team’s visit to Washing-
ton from Sept. 22–24.
The delegation was led
by Indian Commerce
Minister Piyush Goyal.
The two sides “ex-
changed views on possi-
ble contours of the deal,”
and it was “decided to
continue the engagements
with a view to achieving
early conclusion of a mu-
tually beneficial trade
agreement,” according to
the statement.
Bilateral ties between
the two strategic partners
have been strained since
US President Donald
Trump imposed tariffs on
New Delhi for purchas-
ing Russian oil, as well as
for failing to reach a trade
deal.
India called the US
levies “unfair, unjustified
and unreasonable.”
The US is India’s larg-
est trade partner, with
total goods and services
trade reaching an esti-
mated $212.3 billion in
the year 2024.
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Maharashtra has lost
crops on more than 605
lakh hectares of farm-
land to heavy rains, hail-
storms and droughts in
the past nine years with
more than Rs 54,600
crore being paid as com-
pensation to the affected
farmers, according to
government data.
The state has wit-
nessed a significant rise
in excessive rainfall since
2019, with the current
kharif season already re-
cording severe losses,
said an official from the
state agriculture depart-
ment on Thursday.
“The cumulative fig-
ure of loss of crops on
agricultural land is
605.26 lakh hectares. It
is also true that some ar-
eas or villages have been
hit multiple times in the
last nine years. The total
assistance paid to farm-
ers over the past nine
years amounts to Rs
54,679.17 crore,” said an
official from the agricul-
ture department.
According to the data
reviewed after the recent
spell of torrential rains
in Marathwada, every
year, barring the 2016-
17 kharif season, has
seen farmers facing
some form of natural di-
saster.
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talking for mutually
beneficial trade pact
SOUTHWEST MONSOON
WITHDRAWS FROM
HIMACHAL PRADESH
The southwest
monsoon that ar-
rived in Himachal
Pradesh on June 20 has
completely withdrawn from
the state on September 26,
the Meteorological Centre
Shimla said on Friday. The
monsoon had withdrawn
from eight out of 12 districts
— Chamba, Kangra, Una,
Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Solan,
Sirmaur, and Mandi — on
Wednesday and from most
areas of Kullu and Shimla
districts, along with some
places of Lahaul-Spiti on
Friday. The state received
an average rainfall of 1,023
mm, surpassing the normal
rainfall of 730 mm.
AS MONSOON ENTERS ITS LAST SPELL, STATES CONTINUE TO ACCESS DAMAGES
Natural calamities hit crops on 605
lakh hectares in 9 yrs in Maharashtra
HIMACHAL HOTELS
ASSN SEEKS PM’S HELP
FOR TOURISM REVIVAL
The Federation of
Himachal Hotels
and Restaurant
Association has sought the
immediate intervention of
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi to strictly enforce
RBI/MSME restructuring
frameworks, halt SARFAESI
actions, and ensure the sus-
tainable revival of the tourism
and hospitality ecosystem.
The association requested
the prime minister for interest
subvention and a temporary
moratorium on principal and
interest payments for nine
months, given the complete
suspension of hotel units
during the monsoon.
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INTENSIFIES INTO ‘WELL-MARKED SYSTEM’
Heavy rain lashed parts of Odisha, including the
state capital Bhubaneswar, as the low pres-
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‘well-marked system’ on Friday morning, with the state
government geared up to tackle the situation. According
to a morning bulletin issued by the IMD, the low pressure
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develop into a depression over the next 24 hours.
CONG TO LAUNCH PROTEST ON OCT 3; GOVT
RELIEF PACKAGE ‘PITTANCE’, SAYS SAPKAL
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan
Sapkal on Friday said his party will launch an
agitation on October 3 as the state govern-
ment’s aid package following heavy rains is a pittance
as affected farmers will not even get Rs 3000 per
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Motalataluka, including Kamkhed, Gulbheli, Rahehra
Dabhol Tanda and Nalkund, as well as Deulghat and
Padali in Buldhana taluka, said crop losses are exten-
sive and urgent relief is needed. The state govern-
ment must declare “wet drought”, provide Rs 50,000
per hectare in compensation, Rs 2 lakh per acre for
land washed away, free seeds and fertilisers for the
Rabi season, and comprehensive loan waiver, he
said. “Government’s current aid package is a pittance.
Farmers won’t even receive Rs 3,000 per hectare.
Congress has fought for farmers’ rights on the streets
before, and we will launch a statewide agitation on Oc-
tober 3,” he said. Sapkal said. Chief Minister Devendra
Fadnavis should return from Delhi only after securing a
substantial relief package.
‘WANT TO PROMOTE LEGAL PATHWAYS FOR MIGRATION’
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ver 2,400 Indians
have been deport-
ed from the US
since January, the Ministry
of External Affairs (MEA)
said on Friday.
The issue of deporta-
tions is back in the news
after American authori-
ties repatriated Harjit
Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh
woman from Punjab who
had lived in the US for
three decades.
MEA spokesperson
Randhir Jaiswal said In-
dia stands against illegal
migration and it wants to
promote pathways for le-
gal mobility of people.
The US has deported a
total of 2,417 Indian na-
tionals between January
20 and September 25, he
said. Jaiswal also noted
the case of Kaur.
Once the Indian na-
tionality of any person,
who is in any country
without legal status, is
proved, they are taken
back and this is also the
case with the US, he said.
“We want to promote
legal pathways for mi-
gration. At the same time,
India stands against ille-
gal migration,” he said.
Whenever, there is a per-
son who does not possess a
legal status in any country
and he or she is referred to
us, we do the background
check and confirm the na-
tionality, he said.
“Because, then we are
in a position to take them
back. This is what has
been happening with the
deportations from the US.
As far as visa fraud cases
and other such matters are
concerned, we want to
promote legal migration
from India,” Jaiswal said.
“At the same time, we
want to see how best we
can clamp down on ille-
gal migration because
that undermines our ef-
forts to promote legal
migration,” he said.
Jaiswal said the gov-
ernment has been work-
ing with state govern-
ments to crack down on
illegal migration and
visa frauds.
O
MEA spokesperson
Randhir Jaiswal said
the government of
India has been
working with state
governments to
crack down on
people promoting
illegal migration and
visa frauds
2,417 Indians deported from US since January
Centre clamps raw jute
stock limits amidst
steep surge in prices
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Amidst a steep rise in
raw jute prices, the gov-
ernment has issued an
order capping the maxi-
mum stock that traders,
balers, and millers can
hold, while industry
stakeholders believe
that the move will boost
the supply of the com-
modity in the short term
but may not be effective
to stabilise the market in
the long run.
The order, issued by
the Office of Jute Com-
missioner under the Min-
istry of Textiles, allowed
balers with presses to
hold a maximum of
2,000 quintals of raw
jute, other stockists to
300 quintals, and mills to
no more than 45 days of
consumption at current
production rates.
The order comes in the
wake of jute prices
breaching the Rs 9,000
per quintal mark, with
mills struggling to pro-
cure the raw material and
facing thin arrivals.
Traditionally, mills
enter the season with
10 lakh bales of
stock, but this year
they are beginning
festival period at
reserves historic low
PTI
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The Supreme Court on
Friday allowed certified
manufacturers to produce
green crackers on the
condition that their sale is
not carried in Delhi-NCR
without approval.
A Bench headed by
Chief Justice B R Gavai
also asked the Centre to
take a fresh look at the
absolute ban on the man-
ufacture of firecrackers
in Delhi-National Capital
Region (NCR).
The Bench, also com-
prising Justices K Vinod
Chandran and N V An-
jaria, directed the Minis-
try of Environment, For-
ests and Climate Change
(MoEFCC) to consult all
stakeholders, including
the Delhi Government,
manufacturers, and sell-
ers, before arriving at a
final decision.
“In the meantime, we
permit the manufacturers
who are having the certi-
fication of green crackers
as certified by NEERI
(National Environmental
Engineering Research In-
stitute) as well as PESO
(Petroleum and Explo-
sives Safety Organisa-
tion) to manufacture.
However, this will be sub-
ject to an undertaking by
the manufacturers to this
court that until further or-
ders passed by this court,
they would not sell any of
their crackers in the pro-
hibited areas,” it ordered.
On Friday, the CJI-led
Bench batted for a bal-
anced approach keeping in
mind the right to liveli-
hood of workers employed
in such manufacturing
units and the fact that such
a complete ban is hardly
implemented fully.
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Low-cost carrier Spice-
Jet on Friday said it has
signed a lease agreement
to induct an Airbus A340
aircraft into its fleet to
increase capacity amid
rising passenger demand.
The plane is expected
to arrive in India by the
end of September and will
enter service in the first
week of October, the air-
line said in a BSE filing.
“We are thrilled to in-
troduce the Airbus A340
into our fleet as part of
our ongoing efforts to en-
hance our service offer-
ings and expand our do-
mestic and international
network. This aircraft
will allow us to tap into
new markets and expand
our international foot-
print,” said Debojo Ma-
harshi, chief business of-
ficer of SpiceJet.
It added that the aircraft
will initially be operated
under a wet lease and later
transition to a damp lease,
subject to regulatory
clearance. Wet leasing is
an arrangement where the
lessor provides an aircraft
and the crew, too. So here,
the lessor is responsible
for the operational main-
tenance of the flight.
SpiceJet said that it
intends to keep the wide-
body in its fleet beyond
a year.
Apex Court gives conditional
consent to green crackers SpiceJet signs lease to induct
wide-body aircraft Airbus A340
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India on Friday described
as "entirely baseless"
NATO Secretary-Gener-
al Mark Rutte's remarks
that Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi dialled Rus-
sian President Vladimir
Putin and asked for Mos-
cow's strategy on Ukraine
in view of the impact of
Washington's punitive
tariffs on India.
External Affairs Min-
istry spokesperson Ran-
dhir Jaiswal said "specu-
lative or careless" re-
marks that misrepresent
Modi's engagements or
suggest conversations
that never occurred are
"unacceptable".
Rutte told CNN on the
margins of the UN Gen-
eral Assembly in New
York that US President
Donald Trump's tariffs
on India are having a "big
impact" on Russia and
New Delhi is on the
phone with Putin.
"And Narendra Modi
is asking him to explain
his strategy on Ukraine
because India is being hit
with tariffs," he claimed.
Jaiswal said Rutte’s
statement is "factually
incorrect & entirely
baseless. At no point
PM Modi spoke with
Putin in the manner sug-
gested".
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Canada’s national secu-
rity adviser Nathalie
Drouin on Thursday
said that New Delhi and
Ottawa have found a
“way” to address mutu-
al concerns as both the
countries agreed to
work together to open a
fresh chapter, placing
particular emphasis on
tackling terrorism and
transnational crime.
Days after meeting
her counterpart Ajit
Doval in India, Drouin
said that New Delhi
wants Canada be very
clear in terms of the
“One India.”
“We have a common
understanding and a
common goal here.
They want us to be very
clear in terms of the
One India, and the re-
spect of the integrity of
their territory, and what
we want are safer streets
in Canada,” The Cana-
dian Press quoted
Drouin as saying.
SUPER 4 CLASH
India post 202, challenge awaits Sri Lanka
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ndia posted a
strong total of
202/5 in their
Asia Cup Super 4s clash
on Friday, driven by Ab-
hishek Sharma’s fiery 61
off just 31 balls. Tilak
Varma played a crucial
unbeaten knock of 49,
while Sanju Samson (39)
and Axar Patel (21*)
contributed valuable
runs late in the innings,
helping India surpass the
200-run mark on a slight-
ly sluggish Dubai wick-
et. Sri Lanka’s bowler
Chameera delivered a
precise final over, Axar
managed quick singles
and doubles, Although
the short third man
stopped a potential
boundary, the batsmen
kept the scoreboard tick-
ing. The final ball saw
Axar smash a six past
wide long-on. Despite
Sri Lanka’s efforts in the
death overs, they now
face a challenging chase
in the second innings.
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scored fiery 61 off
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Yemen's Houthi rebels
said on Friday that at
least nine people were
killed by Israeli strikes
on the country's rebel-
held capital of Sanaa the
previous day, the latest in
an increase in exchanges
between Israel and the
Iranian-backed rebels
over the war in Gaza.
The strikes on Thursday
afternoon came a day after
a drone launched by the
Houthis wounded 22 peo-
ple in the southern Israeli
city of Eilat, a rare breach
of Israel's air defences.
According to the health
ministry in the Houthi-
controlled northern half of
Yemen, which includes
Sanaa, four children, two
women and three older
people were among the
dead. Rebel officials also
said 59 children, 35 wom-
en and 80 older people
were among the wounded.
Medics were still search-
ing for victims.
ANI
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External Affairs Minister
S Jaishankar on Thurs-
day (local time) joined
his counterparts from Ja-
pan, Germany and Brazil
at the G4 Foreign Minis-
ters’ Meeting on the side-
lines of the 80th United
Nations General Assem-
bly (UNGA80), where
the group reiterated its
strong commitment to
reforming the United
Nations.
In a post on X, Jais-
hankar stated that the
Foreign Minister dis-
cussed the expansion of
the Security Council and
assessed the ongoing In-
ter-Governmental Nego-
tiation (IGN) process.
“Glad to join the G4
Foreign Ministers Meet-
ing along with colleagues
Takeshi Iwaya, Johann
Wadephul and Mauro
Vieira in New York to-
day. G4 reiterated its
commitment to reform-
ing the United Nations.
Agencies
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Switzerland plans to take
in about 20 injured chil-
dren from the Gaza Strip
for medical treatment, the
government said on Fri-
day. It is unclear when the
evacuation of the children
can be carried out due to
the situation on the ground
in Gaza, but coordination
efforts are underway, it
added in a statement.
The selection will be
made in close coordina-
tion with the WHO,
which maintains lists of
patients, and security
checks will be conducted
on the selected children
and their accompanying
family members, the
government added.
Upon arrival, they will
go through the asylum
process.
First India Bureau
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Hindustan Zinc, India’s
leading and the world’s
largest integrated zinc
producer, has imple-
mented an AI-enabled
Switchyard Hotspot
Monitoring System at
its Debari smelter in Ra-
jasthan. Developed with
Vedanta Spark and start-
up Ripik.AI, the system
enables real-time anom-
aly detection, automat-
ed alerts via WhatsApp
and email, and dual ac-
cess through on-premise
and cloud platforms. It
has eliminated un-
planned outages, reduc-
ing production losses by
nearly 20% and enhanc-
ing operational efficien-
cy. Integrated with the
Electrical SCADA
Room, it supports in-
stant issue resolution
and is planned for wider
rollout across Hindu-
stan Zinc’s operations.
CEO Arun Misra em-
phasized the role of
digital innovation in
transforming the mining
sector. The company,
through Vedanta Spark,
collaborates with 40+
startups on 60+ projects,
leveraging AI, IoT, com-
puter vision, and AR/VR
to drive safety, sustain-
ability, and next-gen op-
erational excellence.
Agencies
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Another tropical storm
barrelled across Philip-
pine islands on Friday,
causing at least four
deaths and the evacua-
tions of more than
433,000 people from
landslide- and flood-
prone villages long bat-
tered by typhoons.
Bualoi, which has
weakened since making
landfall overnight, was
the latest of back-to-
back storms from the
Pacific to threaten Asia.
Typhoon Ragasa, one of
the strongest to hit in
years, caused at least 25
deaths in the northern
Philippines and Taiwan,
mostly from flooding,
before making landfall
in China and dissipating
over Vietnam.
PTI
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US President Donald
Trump met with Pakistani
Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif and Army Chief
Asim Munir at the White
House on Thursday,
where they discussed re-
gional security, counter-
terrorism cooperation and
other issues.
Shehbaz, the first Paki-
stani prime minister to
visit the White House in
six years, described
Trump as a “man of
peace” for his “sincere ef-
forts” to end conflicts
around the globe and
lauded his “courageous
and decisive” leadership
in facilitating a ceasefire
between Pakistan and In-
dia, according to a state-
ment from the PM Office.
In July 2019, then-
prime minister Imran
Khan travelled to Wash-
ington and met President
Trump, who had accused
Pakistan of lying and de-
ceiving the US while re-
ceiving billions in aid.
Trump had previously
said Pakistan offers a
“safe haven” to terrorists.
Ex-President Biden ig-
nored Pakistan and never
spoke with its prime min-
isters.
Hindustan Zinc adopts next-gen
AI technology for seamless uptime
Philippines hit by one more
tropical storm, causes 4 deaths
Pakistan PM and Army
Chief meet Prez Trump
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Rajasthan offers real-
time anomaly
detection, dual access,
and automated tier-
wise alerts
No such conversation between PM Modi and Putin occurred: MEA
“Entirely baseless”: India rejects
NATO Chief’s remark on PM-Putin
’One India’:
Canada gets a
clear message;
Khalistan threat
in focus urgently
INDIA WANTS US TO ALLOW OIL FROM IRAN, REDUCING RUSSIAN OIL
New Delhi: India,
faced with 25%
additional penal
tariffs for its crude trade
with Russia, has report-
edly asked the US to allow
oil imports from Iran and
Venezuela. Following
international sanctions
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Russia began offering its
oil at reduced prices. With
India importing nearly
90% of its oil require-
ments, the cost-effective
Russian supplies have
helped reduce its import
expenses. Similar price
advantages could be
available from Iran and
Venezuela supplies.
According to a report,
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their US visit this week,
reiterated their stance to
US regarding oil imports.
They suggested that any
substantial decrease in
Russian oil purchases
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necessitate Washington's
approval for crude imports
from Iran and Venezuela,
both currently under sanc-
tions, the report said.
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RESCUE EFFORTS CONTINUE IN TAIWAN
AFTER DEADLY TYPHOON RAGASA FLOODING
Hualien: Rescue workers in Taiwan battled
through thick mud on Friday, looking for
seven people still missing after Super
Typhoon Ragasa this week sent a wall of water into
a small town on the east coast. The number killed
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ment said. Heavy rain in Hualien county caused a
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Tuesday, releasing a thick sludge of water and mud
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receded, large parts of the area remain covered in
dark grey mud, creating problems for residents.
Israeli strikes kill nine
locals in Yemen’s capital Jaishankar joins G4
counterparts at UNGAInjured Gaza
children to get
Swiss care
TRUMP WARNS OF MOVING 2026 WORLD CUP IF
SEATTLE, SAN FRANCISCO DEEMED UNSAFE
New York: President Donald Trump would “look to
move” 2026 FIFA World Cup matches if he “deems
any of the U.S. cities planning to serve as hosts to
be unsafe.” When asked about the game in Seattle and
S.F., Trump said they are “going to make sure they’re
safe.” Trump: “(Seattle and San
Francisco are) run by radical
left lunatics who don’t know
what they’re doing.“ Six match-
es are scheduled to be played
at Seattle’s Lumen Field and
six are set for Levi’s Stadium
in Santa Clara, Calif., an hour’s drive from S.F. World Cup
matters are overseen by FIFA, which determined the game
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SHEHBAZ SHARIF
REPEATS ANTI-INDIA
CLAIMS AT UNGA
TRUMP IMPOSES STEEP
IMPORT TARIFFS
STARTING OCTOBER 1
New York: At the
25th UNGA ses-
sion, Pakistan PM
Shehbaz Sharif repeated
false claims, alleging India’s
“unprovoked aggression” in
May and asserting Pakistan
downed seven Indian jets
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accused India of targeting
civilians and praised Paki-
stan’s military response.
Sharif also hailed U.S.
President Trump as a “man
of peace” for his crucial role
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speech to push quite strong
anti-India rhetoric.
Washington:
President Donald
Trump announced
new import taxes start-
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pharmaceuticals, 50%
on kitchen cabinets and
bathroom vanities, 30% on
upholstered furniture, and
25% on heavy trucks. His
social media posts showed
his continued support for
tariffs as tools to reduce the
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domestic manufacturing.
Trump cited “National
Security and other reasons”
for some tariffs.
Suryakumar
Yadav fined for
controversial tribute
Indian skipper
Suryakumar Yadav
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30% of his match fee for
his ‘Pahalgam tribute’ after
India’s Asia Cup 2025 win
over Pakistan on September
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dedicated the victory to the
Indian Armed Forces and
victims’ families of the Pahal
-
gam terror attack. Pakistan
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and ICC match referee Richie
Richardson led the hearing.
India has reportedly appealed
against the ICC’s decision.

8. BUREAUCRATIC TALES
After long wait, Mining Dept
leadership finally settled
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
fter a prolonged
period of un-
certainty and
anticipation, the Mining
Department has finally
received a new head. On
Friday, the government
issued an order appoint-
ing the department’s
technical head, MP Mee-
na, as Director. The or-
der was issued by the
department’s Joint Sec-
retary, Arvind Saraswat.
The position had re-
mained vacant since the
retirement of Deepak
Tanwar. Speculation and
uncertainty had sur-
rounded the selection of
a new director, with bu-
reaucratic circles sug-
gesting that the role
would likely be assigned
to an Indian Administra-
tive Service (IAS) of-
ficer due to controver-
sies surrounding the
previous technical di-
rector and concerns
over performance.
In this context, half a
dozen young IAS offic-
ers were reportedly vy-
ing for the directorship.
One candidate had al-
most been finalised.
However, the govern-
ment opted to entrust
the department’s leader-
ship to its senior-most
officer rather than an
IAS officer, marking a
significant decision.
Over the past month,
Additional Director Ma-
hesh Mathur has been
overseeing director-lev-
el responsibilities as
part of a temporary
working arrangement to
manage regular depart-
mental operations.
MP Meena is current-
ly serving as Additional
Director in Jaipur and is
the senior-most officer
in the department. How-
ever, he will hold the
post for only six months,
as his retirement is
scheduled for 31 March
2026. Administrative
sources note that Deep-
ak Tanwar had also
served in the role for
only six months.
This short tenure is
expected to affect conti-
nuity and the pace of de-
partmental operations,
necessitating the search
for a new director once
again after six months.
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Festivals are not just rituals, they are
reminders of our shared joy.
Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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Speakers stress simple, effective drafting in democracy
PTI
Chandigarh
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla emphasised that
legislative drafting is the
soul of democracy, high-
lighting that clear, sim-
ple, and transparent laws
strengthen institutions
and deepen citizens’ trust
in governance. Speaking
at a two-day Legislative
Drafting and Capacity
Building workshop or-
ganised by the Haryana
Vidhan Sabha, he stressed
that laws must evolve
with changing times and
leave no room for grey
areas, ensuring they re-
main useful and resilient
under judicial scrutiny.
Birla noted the decline
of seasoned legislative
experts and praised initia-
tives by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and Un-
ion Home Minister Amit
Shah to train younger of-
ficers. Haryana Chief
Minister Nayab Singh
Saini echoed the impor-
tance of people-centric
legislation, while Hary-
ana Vidhan Sabha Speak-
er Harvinder Kalyan and
Karnataka Speaker U T
Khader Fareed under-
lined that effective draft-
ing converts policy into
clear, precise, and com-
prehensible laws, ulti-
mately strengthening de-
mocracy and serving
public welfare.
Use Indian knowledge & tradition
to boost intellect in children: GuvMinisters join citizens in special
cleanliness campaign in Alwar
Ravi Sharma
Udaipur
Governor Haribhau
Bagade, while addressing
university officials, de-
partment heads and deans
of affiliated colleges at
Maharana Pratap Univer-
sity of Agriculture and
Technology in Udaipur
on Friday, said that scien-
tists and professors should
focus on enhancing the
intellectual capacity of
children by using the In-
dian knowledge tradition
in their research.
Bagade said that India
has been a treasure trove
of knowledge. He cited
the works of sage Bharad-
waj and others and sug-
gested that such books be
kept in university libraries
and researched.
“The entire world, in-
cluding the US, is de-
pendent on Indian talent.
The US sanctions im-
posed after the 1998 nu-
clear tests did not affect
India much,” he said.
Ashvini Yadav
Alwar
A special cleanliness
drive was launched in Al-
war on Friday as part of
the Seva Pakhwada in
which Union Environ-
ment Minister Bhupender
Yadav and Rajasthan For-
est Minister Sanjay Shar-
ma participated in the
voluntary work program,
which began at 6 am from
Hope Circus. Sharma
himself drove an auto-
tipper and Yadav accom-
panied him. They in-
spected the main markets
and urged shopkeepers
and the public to maintain
cleanliness by participat-
ing in the voluntary work.
BJP officials, district ad-
ministration and a large
number of citizens were
present at the event. Ad-
ministrative officials
stated that the pakhwada
aims at making the city
clean and healthy.
(L) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla greets Punjab Guv Gulab Chand
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Agri University in Udaipur.
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during the event on Friday.
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Infra boost drives progress,
connectivity in Dausa: Meena
Laxmikant Sharma
Dausa
First India News organ-
ized ‘Dausa Ke Ratna
2025’ in Dausa on Fri-
day, with aim of pro-
moting social responsi-
bility and honoring in-
dividuals who have
dedicated themselves
to community service.
The event was graced
by Dr Kirodi Lal Mee-
na, Raj Agri Minister, as
the chief guest. First In-
dia News CEO & Man-
aging Editor Pawan
Arora extended a warm
welcome to the gather-
ing of esteemed guests,
which included Dausa
MP Murari Lal Meena,
MLAs Bhagchand
Tankda (Bandikui),
Rambilas Meena (Lal-
sot), and Vikram Ban-
shiwal (Sikrai), Ex-min
Mamta Bhupesh, Dausa
Collector Devendra Ku-
mar, SP Sagar Rana.
Addressing the
gathering, Dr Kirodi
Meena emphasized
that Dausa is on the
path to becoming one
of the most developed
districts in Rajasthan,
with the potential to
transform into a hub
similar to Noida. High-
lighting infrastructure
improvements, he cit-
ed the Delhi-Mumbai
Expressway, stating
that it was unimagina-
ble a few years ago to
reach Delhi from Dausa
in such a short time.
Regardless of which
party is in power,
Dausa’s development
has never been neglected. Water
scarcity remains a key issue, and
the Isarda Dam is progressing
with our initiative and support
MURARI LAL MEENA,
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Dausa’s
development
needs
collective efforts. With
strong
potential
in Dausa &
Bandikui,
industrial
growth
can be boosted further
by enhancing E-way
connectivity.
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Ongoing
development
works are
pushing Dausa to new
heights,
especially
in health,
infra, and
education,
with efforts
from state govt.
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0/$/$/627
The Congress govt had
left no stone unturned
for Dausa’s
development. But today, with
no minister from the district,
public service is suffering due to
lack of representation.
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Under CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma’s leadership,
Dausa is witnessing
comprehensive development.
The active role of representatives
and the positive contribution of
media deserve appreciation.
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India is progressing under PM Narendra Modi, and Rajasthan
is setting new benchmarks under CM Bhajanlal Sharma. The
state government is committed to integrated development,
youth employment, and uplifting all sections.
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TECHNICAL GLITCH IN PM’S PROGRAM
SPARKS STRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
TRANSFER LISTS
LIKELY AFTER CHIEF
SECRETARY RETURNS
ON 6 OCTOBER
Separate discussions have emerged within
bureaucratic circles regarding the APO of
,$6RInFHUArchana Singh, which has been
widely debated. One perspective suggests that the
government’s swift and strict action was intended
to send a strong message that every error carries
consequences. Another viewpoint argues that the
temporary failure of the Prime Minister’s video-
audio system in Banswara was a technical fault
due to connectivity issues in
a remote area and that the
Jaipur-based IT Department
Secretary, Archana Singh,
was not directly responsible
for the lapse during the PM’s
program. Interestingly, past
instances of technical failures
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occurred without direct attribu-
tion to IT leadership. In 2022,
a video system failed during a program attended by
a foreign VIP, under the oversight of then Princi-
pal Secretary Alok Gupta. Another instance on 15
December 2023 saw the audio system fail at Albert
Hall in Jaipur during a ceremony where Bhajan Lal
Sharma took oath as Chief Minister, attended by PM
Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The
then Principal Secretary, PWD Bhaskar Sawant,
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committee, led by then Principal Secretary Anand
Kumar, was formed to investigate responsibili-
ties in that case, but the matter was eventually set
aside. Archana Singh’s birthday on 26 September
coincided with the announcement, a point of regret
among her IAS colleagues, as she experienced one
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of its kind in the state’s history on that day.
Meanwhile, the
transfer lists for
IAS and IPS of-
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delayed. It was expected
that the lists might be re-
leased on Friday following
the Prime Minister’s visit.
However, upon return-
ing from Banswara, CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma left for
Hyderabad to attend the
Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas
program, while Chief
Secretary Sudhansh Pant
took an eight-day leave
and left for his home state
of Uttarakhand. CS Pant
is expected to return on
6 October, after which
the transfer lists are
likely to be issued in the
second week of October.
Historically, such lists
have often been released
around the time of Diwali,
suggesting the wait may
extend further.
Department of
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six-month tenure
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CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
highlighted the signifi-
cant contributions of Ra-
jasthani migrants, prais-
ing their professionalism,
philanthropy, and social
service, which have
earned them respect and
trust nationally and inter-
nationally. He announced
the upcoming NRI Ra-
jasthani Policy-2025,
aimed at strengthening
ties with the diaspora and
offering additional invest-
ment incentives. During a
dialogue in Hyderabad
with social workers and
eminent personalities,
Sharma stated that nodal
officers have been ap-
pointed in every district to
address diaspora concerns
promptly, ensuring con-
tinuous engagement.
Sharma revealed that
the first Rajasthani Dias-
pora Day, scheduled for
10 December in Jaipur,
will honour members of
the diaspora for their
achievements in art, cul-
ture, science, business,
and social service. He em-
phasised the diaspora’s
role in fostering invest-
ment, education, health,
rural development, and
women’s empowerment,
encouraging active par-
ticipation for Rajasthan’s
progress.
During discussions
with Jain International
Trade Organisation
(JITO) entrepreneurs,
Sharma unveiled the JITO
Connect-2025 poster, rec-
ognising the Jain commu-
nity’s contribution to
trade, industry, education,
culture, and social wel-
fare. He cited examples
such as Bhanwarlal Jain,
whose micro-irrigation
innovations revolution-
ised agriculture, and Ma-
graj Jain, whose initia-
tives created employment
and empowerment oppor-
tunities in the Thar desert.
Sharma also praised the
efforts of the JITO Incu-
bation and Innovation
Foundation and IIT/JEE
training programmes,
which have aided Ra-
jasthani youth in excel-
ling academically.
NRIs key partners in Raj’s
development journey: CM
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9. JAIPUR, SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
EMPOWERING INDIA’S FUTURE!
harat24: Vision of New India
organised a conclave on
“Atmanirbhar Bharat” in Lucknow on
Wednesday, furthering the vision of
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra. P11
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B
isha Bhat,
from Miss
Rajasthan,
has carved
a distinct
identity in
the worlds of classical
dance and fashion, blending
talent with resilience and au-
thenticity.
Born in Gujarat and rooted
in Kashmir, Disha was raised
in Jaipur after her family mi-
grated in 1991. The early
challenges of adapting to a
new city instilled in her de-
termination and strength. For
Disha, Kathak became both
refuge and expression.
“Dance became my safe
space, my voice, and my
teacher,” she recalls. Every
performance taught her dis-
cipline, focus, and the power
of turning adversity into art.
This foundation in classi-
cal dance gave her the confi-
dence to step into modelling,
encouraged by mentors who
recognised her poise and in-
dividuality. With strong sup-
port from her mother, her
“pillar of strength” Disha
balanced academics, dance,
and modelling, navigating
hurdles with patience and
perseverance. “There were
rejections, there were doubts,
but instead of letting them
define me, I chose to rise
stronger each time,” she
says. She also credits her
mentor Yogesh Mishra,
Founder & Director of the
Miss Rajasthan Beauty Pag-
eant and Fusion Group, for
guiding her journey.
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are central to Disha’s phi-
losophy. She embraces im-
perfections, nurtures her pas-
sions, and grounds herself
through dance and fitness.
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not from chasing perfection
but from living a fulfilled,
meaningful life.
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along the way, she has shown
that women can excel in
creative fields while staying
true to themselves. Looking
ahead, Disha aims to evolve
further as both an artist and
individual—using her plat-
form to inspire others, chal-
lenge societal norms, and
prove that
strength and
grace can
coexist.
Through
her journey,
Disha Bhat
stands as a sym-
bol of resilience,
creativity, and the cour-
age to pursue unconvention-
al dreams.
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ajasthan is a priceless
gem in India?s tourism
landscape. Its heritage,
deserts, havelis, palaces,
forts, and folk culture
firmly place the state on the global
tourism map. Not only historical mon-
uments, but religious faith, eco-tour-
ism, adventure tourism, and film tour-
ism have also made Rajasthan a multi-
dimensional tourism hub.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma,
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari,
Principal Secretary of Tourism Rajesh
Yadav, and Tourism Commissioner
Rukmani Riar consider tourism as a
vital tool for economic growth, cul-
tural preservation, and employment
generation in the state.
DIVERSE FORMS OF
TOURISM IN RAJASTHAN
Cultural and Heritage Tourism
 Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal,
Mehrangarh Fort, and Jaisalmer Fort.
 Museums and folk art centers acquaint
visitors with Rajasthan?s rich culture.
Religious Tourism
 Pushkar, Brahma Temple, Khatu
Shyamji, Salasar Balaji, Deshnok,
Sanwaliya Seth, Kaila Devi, Shri
Mahavir Ji.
 Pilgrimage sites attract both domes-
tic and foreign devotees.
Wildlife and Eco-Tourism
 Ranthambhore, Sariska, Ramgarh
Vishdhari, Mukundra Hills, Kumb-
halgarh, Jaisalmer Desert National
Park, Jawai, Tal Chhapar.
 Bird watchers are drawn to Ghna,
Muhana Wetland, Chandlai Lake,
and Barkheda Lake.
Adventure and Desert Tourism
 Camel safaris, hot air ballooning,
trekking, leopard and tiger safaris.
 Jaisalmer and Barmer Desert Festi-
vals attract young and foreign tourists.
Film Tourism
 Rajasthan has become a popular
shooting hub for Bollywood and
Hollywood films.
 Film shootings have increased local
employment and strengthened the
state?s global identity.
JAIPUR: THE HEART OF TOURISM
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, has be-
come a center for historical, natural,
and modern tourism.
 Leopard safaris in Jhalana, Amagarh,
and Beed Papad.
 Tiger and lion safaris in Nahargarh,
adventure activities in Jaisalmer and
Udaipur.
 Jaipur Zoo, Elephant Village, and
Biological Park are popular with
children and families.
 Silvan Park, Muhana Wetland,
Chandlai, and Barkheda Lake attract
bird watchers and eco-tourists.
 Selfie Tourism ? Hawa Mahal, Na-
hargarh, Amer Fort, Jal Mahal,
Albert Hall.
Jaipur faces challenges in parking, traf-
fic, and tourist facilities. However, the
introduction of battery-operated e-rick-
shaws, shuttle buses, and digital guid-
ing has positioned it as a smart city
tourism destination.
CHALLENGES AND
CURRENT SCENARIO
Traffic and Parking
 Managing crowds at Amer, Pushkar,
Khatu Shyamji, and Nahargarh is
challenging.
 Multi-level parking and battery-op-
erated shuttle vehicles are necessary.
Infrastructure
 Investment in hotels, homestays, and
restaurants is required to accommo-
date increasing visitors.
 Limited lodging options in rural
tourist destinations.
Safety and Health
 Special attention to the safety of
women and foreign tourists.
 Expansion of medical emergency
and health infrastructure.
Environmental Balance
 Protection of desert and wildlife ar-
eas is essential.
 Initiatives towards sustainable and
green tourism.
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
AND SCHEMES
State Government
 Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025 ?
Encourages investment and public-
private partnerships.
 Heritage Hotel Scheme ? Converts
old palaces into tourism units.
 Digital Platforms and E-Guiding ?
Enhances tourist experience.
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
 PRASAD Scheme ? Revitalization
of religious sites.
 Swadesh Darshan Scheme ? Theme-
based tourism circuits.
 E-Visa Facility ? Simplifies entry for
foreign tourists.
RISING RAJASTHAN
The recent investment summit saw
MoUs worth thousands of crores signed
in the tourism sector.
Projects include hotels, theme parks,
adventure tourism, and film tourism.
ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS
AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES
 FHTR, hotel associations, travel
agents, guides, and local handicraft
industries improve the tourist
experience.
 Rural and eco-tourism provide em-
ployment and preserve cultural
heritage.
 Film production houses enhance Ra-
jasthan?s brand value through shoots.
BATTERY VEHICLES
AND SMART TOURISM
 Battery-operated vehicles reduce en-
vironmental impact and traffic con-
gestion.
 Shuttle buses, e-rickshaws,
AR/VR technology, and
digital guides enhance the
visitor experience.
 Smart parking, traffic
management apps, and
AI-guided tours
improve efficiency.
FESTIVALS AND
CASE STUDIES
Pushkar Fair
 The world?s largest
camel fair.
 Attracts millions of
domestic and foreign
tourists.
 Features rural handicrafts,
music, sports, and cultural
programs.
JAISALMER DESERT FESTIVAL
 Folk art, cultural performances, and
traditional games in the desert.
 Promotes adventure and selfie tourism.
 Generates local employment and
tourism revenue.
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
 Sustainable Tourism Models ? Plas-
tic-free and eco-friendly practices.
 Digital Technology ? Virtual tours,
AI guides, AR/VR experiences.
 Film Tourism and MICE Tourism ?
Enhances international recognition
and investment.
 Smart Traffic Management ? Parking,
battery vehicles, and shuttle services.
 Safety and Health ? Special provi-
sions for women and foreign visitors.
 Community and Skill Development ?
Employment and cultural preservation.
CONCLUSION
The continuous growth of tourism in
Rajasthan proves that the sector is eco-
nomically, culturally, and globally
significant.
Leadership by Chief Minister
Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy Chief Min-
ister Diya Kumari, Principal Secretary
Rajesh Yadav, and Commissioner
Rukmani Riar, along with the active
participation of stakeholders and local
communities, positions Rajasthan as a
leading tourism destination in India
and the world. Through proper poli-
cies, smart technology, battery vehi-
cles, festival promotion, and film tour-
ism, Rajasthan can expand new hori-
zons in the coming years. Rajasthan is
no longer just the ?Pink City? or the
?Land of Forts?; it has evolved into a
sustainable, modern, and multi-dimen-
sional tourism hub.
Rajasthan Tourism
Nirmal
Tiwari
Associate Editor,
First India News
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JKK CELEBRATES DEV ANAND’S JOURNEY
WITH ENERGETIC QUIZ PLUS BRAIN BATTLE!
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“Abhi na jao chhodkar, ke
dil abhi bhara nahi…”
choed in the
Rangayan
Auditorium
of JKK
when the
Jawahar Kala Kendra
(JKK) successfully hosted
the ‘Jaipur Dev Festival and
Quiz Plus: A Brain Battle of
Knowledge with Fun.’ This
was a profound tribute to
the venerable screen leg-
end, Dev Anand, on his
birthday. His magnetic per-
sona and stylistic élan ce-
mented his status as a time-
less icon. His filmography
is not just a collection of
movies featuring classics
like “Guide,” “Jewel
Thief,” and “Hum Dono”,
it’s a profound exploration
of life, deeply conveyed
through his most iconic
songs. The auditorium
was a hive of activity,
welcoming an overwhelm-
ing contingent of over 800
zealous students from 22
colleges across Jaipur.
Aligning with the powerful
theme of ‘Women Empow-
erment,’ participants deliv-
ered 24 spellbinding dance
and musical presentations
based on Dev Anand’s clas-
sic melodies, casting a mes-
merising spell over the au-
dience.
The inauguration of the
Dev Festival Musical Quiz
Show was conducted by
Shri Ravi Jain, IAS. Con-
fronted by the massive, en-
thusiastic crowd that ren-
dered a traditional stage-
walk impractical, Shri Jain,
with a flair echoing Dev
Anand’s famed spontaneity
and grace, jubilantly pro-
claimed, “The Dev Festival
stands inaugurated!” This
spontaneous moment was
followed by the ceremonial
lamp lighting by distin-
guished guests, including
Smt. Bindu Bhobharia,
Senior Accounts Officer of
JKK; Shri Premchand Shar-
ma, Retired District & Ses-
sions Judge; Dr. Govind
Sharma; and renowned folk
singer Madhu Bhat.
The intellectual center-
piece of the festival, the
‘Quiz Plus- Brain Battle’
segment, a meticulously
curated fusion of intellect
and entertainment, was
brilliantly steered by Dr.
Mahendra Surana, former
IAS. Through penetrating
questions that explored
Dev Anand’s multifaceted
life, cinematic milestones,
and his most memorable
dialogues, Dr Surana him-
self rendered a significant
tribute to the legend, mak-
ing the quiz a profound
celebration of the actor’s
enduring influence.
The thunderous applause
from the audience, reflect-
ing the students’ palpable
enthusiasm and profound
preparation, validated the
segment’s tremendous
success.
Ultimately, this festival
was far more than a mere
observance of a cinematic
titan’s birthday; it served as
a powerful showcase for
nurturing and celebrating
young female talent, per-
fectly aligning with the
theme of ‘Women Empow-
erment.’ This unforgettable
confluence of arts, music,
cinema, and intellectual
rigour provided a rich and
evocative experience for
every enthusiast present.
Don’t miss out on this full-
of-fun and insightful epi-
sode! Access it instantly by
scanning the QR code and
downloading the First India
Plus OTT app.
Hum Hain
Raahi Pyar Ke...
DEV ANAND
TRIBUTE
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JAIPUR REMEMBERS DEV
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he 11th edi-
tion of the
“Jaipur Dev
Festival”
was held on the eve of
Dev Anand’s birthday at
Hotel Renest, New Atish
Market on Friday. Or-
ganised by Ravi Kamra
and his team, the event
celebrated the timeless
charm and songs of the
legendary actor.
Artists from the city
performed mesmerizing
renditions of Dev
Anand’s hits. Anil Jain,
Kishore Saraogi, Priya
Bothra, Mamta Jha,
Manohar Mamma Ji,
Manoj Shreemali, Raj-
kumar Lota, and Navneet
enthralled the audience
with solos, duets, and
medleys. The festival be-
gan with a patriotic trib-
ute to the armed forces
through “Prem Ke Pujari
Hum Hain…”
Chief Guest Suresh
Poddar praised Dev
Anand’s enduring ap-
peal. The core organiz-
ing team, including Am-
itabh Jain, Rakesh Gup-
ta, Satinder Singh, and
Satyajit Talukdar, ensured
a smooth and memorable
program. The festival,
held annually for a dec-
ade, continues to bring
together fans and artists to
honor Dev Anand’s im-
mortal legacy.
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