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1. Jaipur, Saturday | August 30, 2025
RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 7 | ISSUE NO. 84 | PAGES 12 | `3.00 Rajasthan?s Own English Newspaper
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1st half of 2026, subject
to regulatory approval.
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was made by the Reli-
ance Chairman at its
48th Annual General
Meeting (AGM) on Fri-
day. ?It is my proud
privilege to announce
that Jio is making all ar-
rangements to file for its
IPO. We are aiming to
list Jio by 2026 subject
to all necessary approv-
als. I assure you this will
demonstrate that Jio is
capable of creating the
same quantum of value
as our global counter-
parts,? Ambani said. He
further added that Jio?s
plans for the future are
even more ambitious
and rest on 5 assurances.
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Indian on mobile and
home broadband. Two,
Jio will empower every
Indian home with digital
services like Jio smart
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tomation. Three, Jio will
digitise every Indian
business that we have
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said mentioning the first
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Shukla is interim BCCI
Prez, Binny steps down
Mumbai: Former all-
rounder Roger Binny has
reportedly stepped down
as the President of BCCI.
Senior board official and
current VP Rajeev Shukla
has been appointed as the
interim President, accord-
ing to sources. Next BCCI
elections are expected to
take place in September.
Phone call row: Thai court
sacks PM Paetongtarn
Bangkok: Thailand?s
Constitutional Court on
Friday re-
moved PM
Paetongtarn
Shinawatra
and her cabi-
net from of-
fice citing ethics breach
involving phone call with
Cambodia?s former leader.
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refiners will continue to
buy and process every
available drop of Russian
crude as long as it makes
economic and commercial
sense, there is no pressure
to curtail oil imports from
Russia amid US rhetoric
& tariff action , Chairman
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AI partnerships with
global tech leaders Meta
and Google. Reliance and
Meta will form a 70:30 joint
venture, investing `855
crore to develop an enter-
prise AI platform based on
Llama. In parallel, Google
and Reliance are collaborat-
ing to establish a dedicated
Cloud Region in Jamnagar,
bolstering the company?s
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Amit Shah asks Rahul
Gandhi to ?apologise?
Hariyalo Rajasthan! Govt aims to
plant 50 crore trees in 5 yrs: CM
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Union home minister
Amit Shah on Friday
asked Rahul Gandhi to
apologise for the alleged
abusive language used
against PM Modi and his
late mother during Con-
gress?s ?Voter Adhikar
Yatra? in Bihar?s Darb-
hanga. Amit Shah?s sharp
attack comes even as the
Bihar Police arrested the
accused earlier on Friday.
?Rahul Gandhi should
apologise for abuses
hurled at the PM, his late
mother,? said Amit Shah
in Guwahati, adding that
Congress leader?s poli-
tics ?touched the lowest
level with his ?Ghuspeti-
ya Bachao Yatra? in Bi-
har?. The incident has
snowballed into a mas-
sive political controversy
in poll-bound Bihar as
the BJP and Congress
workers clashed in Patna
on Friday. Amit Shah as-
serted that Modi is feted
across world, and ?no
amount of abuse can stop
lotus from blooming?.
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CM Bhajan Lal Sharma,
while addressing a public
event in Todaraisingh,
Tonk, announced that the
state govt?s ambitious
?Hariyalo Rajasthan?
campaign, launched on
the occasion of Hariyali
Teej last year, has already
surpassed its plantation
targets for 2 consecutive
years. He said govt had
set a target of planting 7
crore saplings last year,
which was exceeded with
7.5 crore plantations.
This year, against the
target of 10 crore, over 11
cr saplings have already
been planted, bringing
total to 18.5 crore planta-
tions so far. Govt aims to
plant 50 cr trees in five
years to make Rajasthan
greener and environmen-
tally resilient. CM under-
lined cultural and spiritu-
al significance of nature
in Indian tradition, high-
lighting how trees, rivers,
and mountains have long
been revered. Referring
to region?s natural and
religious landmarks such
as temple of Bhole Nath,
Bisalpur Dam, and the
surrounding green hills,
he said these elements
symbolize the cultural
ethos of Rajasthan.
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CM Sharma sharply
criticised previous
Cong-led govt, ac-
cusing it of betraying youth
of Raj by failing to act on
major recruitment exam
scams during its
tenure.
Referring to 2021 SI recruit
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ment exam, he said although
paper leak occurred during
Cong govt, no action was
taken until 2023.
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The Kremlin confirmed
on Friday that Russian
President Vladimir Pu-
tin will make an official
visit to India in December
to strengthen ties between
Moscow and New Delhi,
amid US tariffs imposed
over India?s purchase of
Russian oil. Kremlin offi-
cial Yuri Ushakov said that
Putin will hold talks with
PM Narendra Modi on
Monday during a regional
summit in China, where
the two leaders are expect-
ed to discuss ?preparations
for the December visit.?
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India?s GDP grew at a
robust 7.8% for the first
quarter of the current fi-
nancial year 2025-26,
beating estimates by over
a full per cent. RBI had
estimated that GDP grew
at 6.5% in Q1 FY26, and
most economists had
projected a 6.7% number.
India is the world?s fast-
est growing major econ-
omy and 1st quarter num-
bers are a booster shot at
a time when India now
faces 50% US tariffs. The
impact of Trump admin-
istration?s tariffs is likely
to be felt in coming quar-
ters, if an India-US trade
deal is not finalised. Q1
of FY 2025-26 saw a real
GDP expansion of 7.8%,
surpassing the 6.5%
growth recorded in Q1 of
FY 2024-25.
Putin to visit
India in Dec,
says Kremlin
India?s GDP
surges 7.8% in
Q1 FY 2025-26
PM MODI?S POWERFUL SPEECH IN JAPAN CAPTURES GLOBAL ATTENTION...
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Underlining Japan?s role
in nation?s growth and
emphasising that world is
now counting on India,
PM Narendra Modi on
Friday made strong pitch
with Japanese counter-
part Shigeru Ishiba for
manufacturing and in-
vesting in the country,
while addressing the In-
dia-Japan Economic Fo-
rum in Tokyo, Japan.
This is PM Modi?s first
standalone visit to the
country in nearly 7 ears,
aimed at deepening bilat-
eral ties and boosting in-
vestment from Japan to
India. He also mentioned
that after the defence and
space sectors, India is
soon going to open up the
nuclear sector for private
investment. The remarks
come in the wake of an
exceptional tariff rate of
50% levied by the US,
which is likely to hit sev-
eral key sectors. Modi
said Japan has always
been an important part-
ner in the country?s ?Vi-
kas Yatra? and pitched for
a partnership in manufac-
turing, technology, green
energy and skill devp.
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INDIA-CHINA MUST UNITE FOR STABLE
WORLD ECONOMIC ORDER, SAYS MODI
PM Modi said that India and China,
as 2 major economies, must work
together to bring stability, particular-
ly amid uncertainties triggered by Trump?s
tariffs. He said stable, predictable, friendly
relations between Asian giants are vital for
global peace. ?Given the current volatility in
the world economy, it is also important for
India and China, as 2 major economies, to
work together to bring stability to the world
economic order,? Modi said in an interview
with Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun.
JOINT DECLARATION ON SECURITY
CO-OP BETWEEN INDIA AND JAPAN
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on
Friday said India and Japan have
launched an Economic Secu-
rity Initiative to strengthen supply chain
resilience and collaboration in key sectors.
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minerals, pharmaceuticals, information and
communication technology (particularly
telecommunications), clean energy. He
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institutionalised dialogue between NSAs.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
l An agreement between
ISRO and Japan?s space
agency JAXA for Chan-
drayaan-5 mission, mark-
ing enhanced cooperation
in space exploration
l Implementation of Digi-
tal Partnership 2.0 and AI
cooperation initiatives, pri-
oritising semiconductors
and rare earth minerals
l Sustainable Fuel Initia-
tive and Battery Supply
Chain Partnership
Modi, his mother ?abused? in Bihar

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Alwar: A sadhu has
been booked for
allegedly sodomis-
ing a 22-year-old youth
and attempting to sexu-
ally assault a 17-year-old
minor at his ashram in
Rajasthan?s Alwar district,
police said on Friday.The
incident took place during
the Pandupol fair in Baldevgarh on Thursday, when the two
youths, who were visiting the Hanuman temple, accompa-
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The youths later approached the police deployed at the fair
and complained that the sadhu sodomised one of them and
tried to assault the other.Superintendent of Police Sudhir
Chaudhary said Bhanwaranand was subsequently detained
and questioned. A case was registered and the investiga-
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Chaudhary said medical examinations of the victims will be
conducted soon. Jaipur: Kamlesh
Rathore, the prime
accused in the Raj-
asthan Government Health
Scheme (RGHS) scam, has
been arrested from Pitham-
pur, MP. He is a consumer
store medical operator.
Police had announced a
bounty of Rs 25,000 on
him. He received payments
using fake doctor?s bills,
seals and signatures. The
matter came to light after Dr
Mayank Sharma registered
a complaint to the police.
Computer operator Rahul
Jain has already been
arrested in the case and
police are interrogating
Rathore. Jaipur: A man
attempted to run
over a constable in
Malviya Nagar police sta-
tion area late on Thursday.
During patrolling, police
spotted a car parked near
the railway tracks in the
area. Constable Lokesh saw
a young man and woman
sitting in the car and asked
them to get out of the car.
The young man, however,
revved up the engine and
tried to run over the con-
stable. He hit the police jeep
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has been registered on the
complaint of the constable
and search is on to nab the
accused.
Jhunjhunu: The
driver of a SUV
threw a handbag
breaking an A cat-
egory blockade in Bagar,
Jhunjhunu. When police
searched the bag, they
found illegal weapons and
cash in it. Police seized an
illegal pistol, a magazine,
12 live cartridges and Rs
29,560 in cash. Action was
taken on the instructions of
SP Brijesh Upadhyay led
by Bagad police station of-
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have registered a case un-
der the Arms Act against
three unknown individuals,
including the driver.
MILITARY?CIVIL FUSION SEMINAR
Jodhpur hosts inaugural TA military?civil fusion meet
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eral Dhiraj
Seth, PVSM,
AVSM, General Officer
Commanding-in-Chief,
Southern Command, de-
livered the keynote ad-
dress at the inaugural
Southern Command Ter-
ritorial Army Military?
Civil Fusion Seminar
2025 held in Jodhpur on
Friday
The seminar, the first
of its kind, was envi-
sioned as a pioneering
platform to bring together
the Armed Forces, aca-
demia, industry, and lu-
minaries with the shared
goal of enhancing Mili-
tary?Civil synergy to
build a stronger, safer,
and more resilient nation.
In his keynote address,
the Army Commander
underscored the growing
importance of military?
civil collaboration in ad-
dressing the complexi-
ties of modern warfare
and nation-building. He
emphasized that harness-
ing the combined
strengths of diverse
stakeholders is crucial
for navigating evolving
security challenges. The
day-long event featured
insightful deliberations
by distinguished speak-
ers on the changing char-
acter of warfare, the inte-
gra
tion of technology,
and the collective role of
society in shaping future
security paradigms. The
seminar was conducted in
a spirit of collaboration
and forward thinking, re-
affirming that synergy
between the Armed Forc-
es, civil society, and in-
dustry can create endur-
ing frameworks for na-
tional strength, resilience,
and progress.
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Monsoon woes: Gokhale hostel becomes
breeding ground for disease, say residents
Once designated for students, the locked rooms of
Gokhale Hostel in Jaipur have now become shelter
spaces for stray dogs. The hostel rooms—left unused
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posing serious health hazards, especially during the
ongoing monsoon season. The neglected infrastruc-
ture, combined with poor maintenance, is slowly
deteriorating. These rooms, intended for student
accommodation, have turned into breeding grounds for
diseases, adding to the concerns of current residents.
Rajasthan continues denying scientists
regional officer posts, say protesters
The RSPCB has cancelled appointments in the
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triggering strong protests from scientists. Associations
alleged the rollback was done under pressure from the
engineering cadre, calling it discriminatory and against
norms. They claimed that unlike other states where
engineers and scientists share equal representation,
Rajasthan continues to deny scientists key posts like
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regularities.
Randhawa to attend
CLP meet in Jaipur
Congress party in-
charge for Rajasthan,
Sukhjinder Singh
Randhawa, is set to visit
Jaipur on a three-day
tour starting September
1. His visit comes amid
renewed political activity
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day of his visit, Rand-
hawa will attend the
swearing-in ceremony
of Mamta Bhupesh in
Jaipur. On September 2,
he will participate in the
Congress Legislature
Party meeting.
Raj Medical teachers
protest NMC directive
A controversy has
erupted after the NMC
allowed serving govern-
ment doctors to be
appointed as medical
teachers. The Medical
College Teachers Asso-
ciation has opposed the
move, warning of agita-
tion, while serving doc-
tors’ associations have
welcomed it, citing staff
shortages and recogni-
tion of experience. The
state government has
set up a committee to
implement the directive.
Monsoon to revive across the State
for a week, Met warns of heavy rain
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Monsoon will revive
across Rajasthan starting
today. The meteorological
department has issued a
warning of heavy rains
especially in south-east-
ern and eastern Rajasthan.
Officials have said that
light to moderate rain will
continue in eastern Ra-
jasthan for the next one
week with a possibility of
heavy rain at some places
in the southern districts.
In Kota and Udaipur
divisions, rain will inten-
sify from today. Moderate
to heavy rain can occur in
western Rajasthan i.e.
Jodhpur and Bikaner divi-
sions till tomorrow. Be-
sides, rain is likely to last
from August 30 to Sep-
tember 14.
It is estimated that rain
will break all the previous
records. Rajasthan has
received 57% more rain
than normal so far. From
June 1 to August 28, the
state recorded 567.7 mm
of rain. From June 1 to
August 28, the rainfall
was 57 per cent more than
the normal 361.3 mm.
East Rajasthan received
807.2 mm of rain, which
was 56 per cent more than
the normal 518.2 mm. In
western Rajasthan, 377
mm of rain was recorded,
which is 59 percent more
than the normal. The
highest rainfall in eastern
Rajasthan was recorded
in Baran district at
1447.5 mm, Sawai Mad-
hopur at 1158.2 mm,
Kota at 1098.8 mm and
Bundi at 1076.4 mm. Na-
gaur in western Ra-
jasthan recorded 615.2
mm, Churu 516.8 mm
and Pali 702.6 mm.
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Three individuals have
been arrested in an action
on illegal drugs in Rajsa-
mand and Chittorgarh
while one managed to
flee in Balotra. Police
have recovered a huge
cache of drugs during the
action. In Rajsamand,
police seized 81 kg pop-
py husk and two pistols
from two cars parked at
Bhairu Valley Pass near
Amet. Two accused were
arrested while two fled.
Action was taken under
the leadership of Amet
SHO Om Singh.
In Balotra, the DST in-
charge Imran Khan along
with his team seized 100
kg of illegal poppy husk
and a car from a residen-
tial area in Unchia under
the Sindhari police sta-
tion.
In Chittorgarh, the
CBN team recovered
482.630 kg of illegal
poppy husk from a truck
on Chittorgarh-Bhilwara
highway. The accused
driver was arrested and
the truck seized.
The truck was stopped
on Narpat Khedi Over-
bridge. During the
search, poppy husk was
recovered from boxes of
Ayurvedic medicines.
Vikas Sharma
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In a bid to curb corruption
under the Rajasthan Gov-
ernment Health Scheme
(RGHS), the state medi-
cal department has or-
dered a two-year audit of
all OPD slips issued at
government hospitals.
Principal Secretary Gay-
atri Rathore has directed
CMHOs, medical college
principals, superinten-
dents, PMOs, and BC-
MOs to conduct detailed
audits and ensure strict
monitoring.
The move aims to
identify irregularities,
especially during the last
quarter of the financial
year, when misuse is
common. Hospitals have
been instructed to record
complete patient details,
symptoms, medical his-
tory, and lab reports on
OPD slips. Authorities
will also track suspi-
cious patterns, such as
identical treatments
within families.
Dinesh Kasana
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A meeting of the District
Traffic Management
Committee, chaired by
Collector Jitendra Kumar
Soni, was held at the Col-
lectorate Auditorium on
Friday to strengthen road
safety and ease traffic
congestion in Jaipur.
The Collector directed
strict enforcement of traf-
fic rules, closure of un-
necessary median cuts,
and speedy completion of
flyover projects. He or-
dered installation of new
signage, identification of
black spots, and strict ac-
tion against roadside
parking. Key discussions
included GPS tracking of
inflammable goods carri-
ers, checking intoxicated
drivers at tolls, reflective
markings on stray ani-
mals, and compliance re-
ports from JDA and
RSRDC. Senior officials
from police, NHAI, JDA,,
and other departments at-
tended the meeting.
In Chittorgarh?s Begun,
a couple and three children
were swept away while
crossing Chousla culvert;
two remain missing as
rescue efforts continue
Heavy rain in Jhala-
war?s Dag led to a youth
being swept into a drain;
search operations continue
as police suspect he was
intoxicated
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at Sibia pond in Udaipur?s
Jhadol rescued by villag-
ers with ropes after sudden
water surge during heavy
downpour
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garh, two girls drowned in
Banas river; while one body
recovered, search for the
other continues for over 20
hours
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of a kutcha house collapsed
due to rain in Bansdawara
locality; no casualties, but
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RAJASTHAN ASSEMBLY SESSION
Speaker reviews preps for upcoming session
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
he fourth ses-
sion of the 16th
Rajasthan Leg-
islative Assembly will
commence on Monday,
September 1. Ahead of the
sitting, Speaker Vasudev
Devnani reviewed prepa-
rations with senior offi-
cials of the Assembly Sec-
retariat during a meeting
held on Friday. He direct-
ed officers to personally
inspect their respective
branches, ensure effective
functioning of all systems
and processes, and main-
tain coordination. Empha-
sising discipline & pre-
paredness, he urged staff
to stay updated on proce-
dural rules & remain re-
sponsive in proceedings.
Principal Secretary
Bharat Bhushan Sharma
briefed the Speaker on ar-
rangements across key
branches, including Gen-
eral, Questions, House,
Legislation, Security,
NIC, Library, Research &
Reference, and Public
Relations. Devnani in-
structed that the lottery
process for questions and
the printing of question
lists be completed on
time, while technical is-
sues faced by MLAs
should be addressed
promptly. Notably, nearly
70 percent of questions
for this session were sub-
mitted via the NeVA por-
tal. Security and media
facilities, particularly for
photographers and cam-
eramen, were also thor-
oughly reviewed.
Vinod Singh Chouhan
-DLSXU
Agriculture and Horticul-
ture Minister Kirodi Lal
Meena chaired a state-
level review meeting on
Friday at the Agricultural
Research Institute, Dur-
gapura, Jaipur, directing
officials to ensure timely
and effective implemen-
tation of all budget an-
nouncements for farmers.
He stressed transparency,
integrity, and strict moni-
toring to prevent corrup-
tion, diversion, and black
marketing of subsidised
fertilisers. Reviewing
supply data, he informed
that for Kharif 2025, 8.37
lakh MT of urea and 3.67
lakh MT of DAP have
been supplied, with pend-
ing allocations to arrive
soon. District-wise dis-
cussions covered fertilis-
er demand, licensing, and
PM-PRANAM scheme.
The minister unveiled
a poster promoting Sin-
gle Super Phosphate
(SSP) and instructed
strict action against input
dealers involved in viola-
tions. He also reviewed
quality control drives,
which resulted in 78
product seizures and 62
FIRs. Officials were
urged to promote bio-
fertilisers, organic ma-
nures, and soil health
card-based fertiliser use.
Schemes such as farm
ponds, irrigation pipe-
lines, machinery, fenc-
ing, and organic fertiliser
initiatives were also re-
viewed with directives
for their effective rollout.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
After its successful inves-
tigation into cancellation
of the controversial 2021
SI exam, the SOG has
now shifted focus to ir-
regularities in other re-
cruitment exams flagged
for alleged paper leaks. In
the PTI Recruitment 2022
case in Bikaner, the probe
revealed that 1,754 candi-
dates fraudulently secured
government jobs. Acting
on these findings, the Ed-
ucation Department has
decided to re-examine
documents of 4,500 can-
didates. Earlier in January,
134 PTIs were dismissed.
In an order issued
Thursday, the department
imposed a ban on stabili-
sation and salary regulari-
sation, while also forming
a panel for document
verification. In Gudama-
lani, a special team scruti-
nised records of 378 can-
didates, along with 37
from Payala Kala, and
will submit a confidential
report to ATS/SOG. Re-
cords of teacher recruit-
ments conducted in past
five years will also be re-
examined by a 10-mem-
ber team led by Jalore
DIET Principal BR Kalbi.
Meanwhile, SOG held
Vinod Kumar, a wanted
criminal with a Rs 50,000
reward, from Odisha.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Cabinet Minister Kirodi
Lal Meena strongly re -
jected allegations made
by MP Hanuman Beniw-
al, declaring that while he
can do anything, he can-
not indulge in corruption,
even stating that he should
be hanged if any proof is
ever found against him.
Addressing the recent
cancellation of the SI re-
cruitment exam, Meena
said he sought neither
credit nor recognition,
calling decision a victory
of truth and assuring that
the exam would be re-
conducted. Earlier, while
chairing a review meeting
of Agriculture, Horticul-
ture, Disaster Manage-
ment & Rural Develop-
ment departments, he
warned officials against
the use of substandard
seeds, fertilisers or pesti-
cides in the state. Speak-
ing to the media, Meena
also noted that PMO ac-
knowledged States? role
in leading the nation?s
biggest campaign against
recruitment scams.
First India Bureau
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CM Bhajan Lal Sharma,
addressing a public meet-
ing in Todaraisingh,
Tonk, criticised the previ-
ous government for fail-
ing to act against corrup-
tion in recruitment ex-
ams, which he said shat-
tered the aspirations of
thousands of job seekers.
He highlighted that
soon after taking office,
his government set up a
Special Investigation
Team (SIT) on December
16, leading to the SOG ar-
resting 56 trainee sub-in-
spectors and several oth-
ers. Sharma linked these
actions to the recent High
Court decision cancelling
the 2021 SI recruitment.
He warned that even
prominent individuals are
under scrutiny and more
names will surface.
Stressing transparency,
Sharma said no exam pa-
pers have leaked in the
past 18 months, exams
were conducted on sched-
ule, and a full-year exam
calendar has been issued.
Rajeev Gaur
-RGKSXU
Haryana CM Nayab
Singh Saini visited Jodh-
pur on Friday to attend the
naming ceremony of the
Bhama Shah Sonadevi
Devi Lal Gehlot Pavilion
Ground, organised by the
Mali community. Greet-
ing the gathering as a
?brother and son,? Saini
paid tribute to philanthro-
pist Sonidevi Devi Lal
Gehlot and lauded the
community?s social and
educational contributions.
He congratulated Sum-
er Educational Institution
on its 128th anniversary
and highlighted India?s
progress under Prime
Minister Narendra Modi?s
leadership. Around 800
community students were
honoured during event.
Later, Saini visited the in-
stitution, inspected facili-
ties, interacted warmly
with staff and students,
and shared a communal
meal with thousands,
deepening his emotional
bond with the community.
First India Bureau
-RGKSXU
The Rajasthan High
Court celebrated its 76th
Foundation Day on Fri-
day, marking its estab-
lishment on August 29,
1949. The court was inau-
gurated in Jodhpur, which
continues as its principal
seat, by the then Ra-
jpramukh, Maharaja
Sawai Man Singh II.
At the inaugural cere-
mony, eleven judges, in-
cluding B.R. Patel and Lt.
Col. T.C. Puri, took oath
of office. The decision to
set up the High Court in
Jodhpur was based on the
recommendations of S.P.
Singh Committee, which
also suggested Jaipur as
the state capital. Judicial
officers and advocates
exchanged greetings on
the occasion.
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to be submitted only
via NeVA: Devnani
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announced that from
the fourth session of
16th Rajasthan Assembly,
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cedures?including calling
attention motions, special
mention proposals, adjourn-
ment motions and slips?will
now be accepted exclusively
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rights remain unchanged
and assured full technical
support through a dedicated
help desk and NeVA Service
Centre to resolve any issues.
Haryana CM joins Mali community
for pavilion renaming in Jodhpur
Viral video on Raj
custom termed
fake and baseless
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
A video circulating on
social media shows a
young woman falsely
claiming that a disturb-
ing tradition exists in Ra-
jasthan, where after mar-
riage, a woman is first
involved with her father-
in-law, then brother-in-
law, and finally her hus-
band, and the first child
is aborted.
Rajasthan Police post-
ed on the social media
that no such tradition or
custom exists in the state
and labelled the video as
entirely fake, mislead-
ing, and baseless. ?The
public is urged not to be-
lieve or spread such false
claims. Circulating fake
news is a punishable of-
fence under the law,? the
police posted.
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
A special awareness
workshop on cervical
cancer prevention was
organised on Friday at
Jaipur Municipal Corpo-
ration - Greater hqs, led
by Mayor Dr Somya.
Aimed at sanitation
workers or ?Swachhata
Yoddhas,? the session
highlighted the role of
HPV vaccination in pre-
venting cervical cancer.
Cancer surgeon Dr
Naina Agarwal explained
that the HPV vaccine,
given in two doses for
girls aged 9?14 and three
doses for women aged
15?26, is the most effec-
tive preventive measure.
The initiative follows the
March 2025 ?Shakti Van-
dan 2.0? campaign,
where 500 girls received
free vaccines.
Dr Somya announced
that free HPV vaccina-
tion will now be extend-
ed to daughters of sanita-
tion workers.
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The Education Depart-
ment has ordered a recov-
ery of Rs 9.31 crore from
a teacher couple in Baran
district, accused of ap-
pointing dummy teachers
in their place and remain-
ing absent from duty for
over two decades. Vishnu
Garg and his wife Manju
Garg, posted at a primary
school in Rajpura, had not
attended school for 25 and
23 years respectively. De-
spite repeated notices, the
couple neither responded
nor deposited the recovery
amount and have since
gone absconding.
According to DEO Si-
taram Goyal, Rs 4.92
crore, including 18 per-
cent interest, will be re-
covered from Vishnu
Garg for salary drawn be-
tween 1997?98 and 2023?
24. Similarly, Rs 4.38
crore will be recovered
from Manju Garg for sal-
ary drawn between 1999?
2000 and 2023?24. The
case was initially exposed
after a complaint, leading
to a police FIR at Sadar
police station. The depart-
ment has now issued a fi-
nal public notice for re-
covery of Rs 9,31,50,373.
If unpaid, action will be
taken under the PDR Act.
The matter has also been
raised in the Rajasthan
Legislative Assembly.
Free HPV vax announced
for sanitation workers? ?Absconding? teacher couple
ordered to repay
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carried out a major operation in connection with the
2021 Patwari recruitment exam scam. The SOG
arrested Patwari Praveen Kumar Gaur, posted in Sarli,
and Gram Sevak Bhoma Ram, posted in Dudu Panchayat
of Dhorimanna. Investigations revealed that Bhoma Ram
had appeared in the exam on behalf of Praveen Kumar.
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4. n the world
of cricket,
warriors are
often re-
membered
for their aggression. The
flashing drives, the tower-
ing sixes, the quick demoli-
tions of opponents that set
stadiums ablaze. Numbers
define legacies, strike-rates,
centuries and six-counts.
But every war also has its
defenders, the men who
hold the fort when chaos
rages around them, who
shield the kingdom long
enough for others to seize
victory. Cheteshwar Pujara,
who has now announced his
retirement from all forms of
the game, was that rare war-
rior , his greatness meas-
ured not in boundaries, but
in the blows he absorbed
without surrender.
Pujara?s career, like his
batting, was never flam-
boyant. There were no
dancing steps down the
track like Kohli, no thun-
derous celebrations like
Stokes, no effortless domi-
nance like Smith. Instead,
there was quiet grit, an un-
flinching stare, and the
willingness to take ball af-
ter ball on his body if that
was what the team required.
He represented a classical
mould of Test batsmanship
that the modern game has
all but discarded.
To defend is not passive;
it is an act of immense
courage. Facing relentless
fast bowlers under overcast
skies in England or hostile
tracks in Australia, Pujara
stood like a stone wall. His
bat was not merely a piece
of willow, it was a shield.
Every leave outside off
stump, every forward stride
in perfect balance, every
dead bat smothering a
threatening delivery, was
an assertion of his will.
What the numbers don?t
tell you is the pain behind
them. In Australia 2020-21,
during India?s miraculous
series win, Pujara was
struck repeatedly. Pat Cum-
mins and Josh Hazlewood
targeted him with short
balls and rib-crackers, and
yet, bruised and battered,
he refused to flinch. Each
blow was a contribution as
valuable as a boundary, be-
cause it meant he was still
there, still denying Aus-
tralia an opening. His 56 at
Brisbane in the series-de-
cider was a masterclass in
courage, absorbing punish-
ment so that Rishabh Pant
could script history at the
other end.
That innings, perhaps
more than any century,
summed up Cheteshwar
Pujara, selfless, stoic and
unyielding.
Cricket?s discourse to-
day often glorifies strike-
rates. Social media, statis-
tics, and franchise cricket
have made aggression the
gold standard. In such an
environment, Pujara was
often misunderstood. Crit-
ics accused him of slowing
the game, of putting pres-
sure on teammates, of be-
ing too ?old-fashioned.?
What they missed was the
role of a bulwark. By oc-
cupying the crease, he
blunted attacks, tired bowl-
ers, and allowed stroke-
makers around him the
freedom to play naturally.
If Virat Kohli dazzled
with his cover drives, it
was often because Pujara
had weathered the storm at
the other end. If Pant pulled
off a match-winning chase,
it was because Pujara had
soaked up the pressure ear-
lier. His contribution was
invisible to those chasing
highlights but invaluable to
those who understood Test
cricket.
Number three is not just
a batting position, it is a re-
sponsibility. It demands
temperament, adaptability,
and an appetite for pres-
sure. Pujara filled that role
for India after Rahul Drav-
id, and though comparisons
were inevitable, he carved
his own identity. Where
Dravid was the ?Wall,? Pu-
jara became the ?Fortress.?
Over 103 Tests, he scored
7,195 runs with 19 centu-
ries. But those numbers
only partly reflect his im-
pact. It is not just the runs,
but the context: centuries in
Johannesburg, Adelaide,
and Colombo; rearguards
in Nottingham and Sydney.
Each innings was a testa-
ment to his mental steel.
That Pujara?s retirement
comes now, when Indian
cricket is again searching
for solidity at No. 3, makes
it all the more poignant.
Youngsters brim with at-
tacking flair, but few seem
equipped with his monk-
like patience. His depar-
ture feels symbolic, the
closing of a chapter where
defense was seen not as
weakness but as strength.
Globally too, Test cricket
itself is under pressure,
squeezed between the glit-
ter of T20 leagues and the
urgency of limited-overs
formats. In that fight for
relevance, Pujara stood as a
reminder of what makes
Tests unique, the long bat-
tle, the slow grind, the nar-
rative of resistance. His exit
raises a question- who will
embody that ethos now?
Pujara may never domi-
nate highlight reels. His
name may not be shouted
in the same breath as Koh-
li or Tendulkar. But in
dressing rooms, among
teammates, and in the
memory of fans who cher-
ish Test cricket, he will re-
main immortal. He taught
a generation that there is
glory in patience, that grit
can be as inspiring as glam-
our, that taking 200 balls to
score 50 is sometimes the
most heroic act a batsman
can do for his team.
In cricket, as in war, vic-
tories are not only forged
by attackers but also by de-
fenders who hold the line
when the walls are crum-
bling. Cheteshwar Pujara
was that defender, India?s
quiet warrior. And though
he now leaves the battle-
field, the echo of his cour-
age will remain a guiding
light for every young crick-
eter who dares to believe
that defense, too, is an art.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
TOP
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
He who sees everyone as equal and
looks upon everyone with an equal
eye, whether in pleasure or in pain, is
considered a perfect yogi.
BHAGAVAD GITA
PERSPECTIVE
THINKING
In an era intoxicated by
strike-rates, Pujara revived
the grammar of resistance.
Number three as civic
duty; crease occupation
as cultural memory. His
Gabba vigil?211 balls, 56
runs?reframed courage
as attrition, not pyrotech-
nics. The legacy endures:
patience as tactic, defence
as art, and the team?s
cause above the self.
Cheteshwar Pujara wasn?t
there to dazzle; he was
there to endure. While
stroke-makers surged,
Pujara wore the bruises
that let them breathe. At
Brisbane, every thud on
helmet or rib was a brick in
our chase. He turned pain
into time, time into belief,
and belief into victory. That
is leadership.
MORE THAN A WALL, A FORTRESS
CHETESHWAR PUJARA, INDIA?S QUIET
WARRIOR WHO MADE DEFENSE AN ART
Cheteshwar Pujara bows out as India?s quiet warrior,
a steadfast No. 3 who turned defence into art. At the
Gabba, he absorbed brutal blows to craft a stoic 56
off 211, buying time for a famous chase and proving
resilience wins days; Across 103 Tests and 7,195
runs, he embodied patience, grit, and team-first
values. In an era obsessed with strike-rates, he
reminded cricket that courage can be measured in
leaves, blocks, and unflinching resolve
IN-DEPTH
BHAGWAT CLEARS THE AIR
ON AGE OF RETIREMENT
FOCUS SHIFTS TO
TIANJIN SUMMIT
SS chief Mohan Bhagwat?s statement dis-
missing any talk of a retirement age for sen-
ior leaders has wider political implications
than it may appear at first glance. His remarks put to
rest speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
who turns 75 in September, would follow the so-
called ?Lakshman Rekha? of superannuation within
the Sangh Parivar. Instead, the RSS has chosen to
emphasise continuity of leadership at a time of sig-
nificant challenges, both domestic and global.
For the BJP, Modi remains the unquestioned vote-
catcher and the face of the party?s political domi-
nance. With the 2029 elections still some distance
away, the RSS appears to have calculated that stabil-
ity and assertive leadership are paramount to retain-
ing momentum. Those who anticipated a transition
of power on account of age will now have to reckon
with the enduring centrality of Modi in the BJP?s
political project. Bhagwat?s remarks underline that
in the current political context, it is not age but rel-
evance and authority that define leadership.
R
ll eyes are on Tianjin where Prime Minister
Narendra Modi will join leaders at the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
summit. This gathering comes at a particularly
fraught moment in global geopolitics. With President
Xi Jinping as host and Russian President Vladimir
Putin also present, the spotlight will inevitably be on
discussions surrounding Western sanctions, India?s
oil trade with Russia, (which the US says is being
used to fund war in Ukraine) and the larger challenge
of navigating America?s increasingly coercive eco-
nomic measures.
For India, the summit offers both opportunities and
dilemmas. On the one hand, it can further cement ties
with Russia and nar-
row down differences
with China in areas of
security and cross-
terrorism. On the
other, India also has
to balance these inter-
ests with its strategic
convergence with the
United States and its
partners in the Indo-
Pacific. Walking this
tightrope is never
easy, but Modi?s
presence signals In-
dia?s determination to
remain an active
stakeholder in multi-
ple forums.
Equally significant
is the possibility of
India raising the re-
cent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed lives of
security personnel. Terrorism has been a stated prior-
ity for the SCO, but consensus on naming and sham-
ing perpetrators remains elusive, given China?s
friendship with Pakistan. Should India?s viewpoint
find broader approval, it would mark a diplomatic
gain in rallying regional opinion against cross-border
terrorism.
Ultimately, the Tianjin summit is not merely an-
other multilateral meeting; it is a testing ground for
India?s ability to assert its interests in an increas-
ingly polarised world order. Much depends on wheth-
er the SCO emerges as a platform for genuine coop-
eration.
A
India?s participation
in Tianjin SCO summit,
hosted by Xi Jinping
with Vladimir Putin
present, tests its
ability to balance ties
with Russia & China
while managing US
pressure over oil &
tarrif war. Modi may
also spotlight
terrorism after
Pahalgam attack
I
Greetings on National Sports Day! On
this special occasion, we pay tribute
to Major Dhyan Chand Ji, whose
excellence continues to inspire generations. In
the last decade, India?s sporting landscape has
undergone a remarkable transformation. Our
government remains committed to supporting
athletes, building infrastructure and making
India a global hub for sporting excellence.
Narendra Modi @narendramodi
Inaugurated the newly built
Brahmaputra Wing of the Assam Raj
Bhavan in Guwahati. Also, virtually
inaugurated the campus of the National Cyber
Forensic Laboratory, Dergaon, in Guwahati
today. It will give a new impetus to Modi Ji?s
vision for a cyber-success society while
extending foolproof cyber security in the
Northeast.
Amit Shah @AmitShah
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sports writer, presenter
and creates digital sports
programs. He brings a
storyteller?s touch for the
game?s deeper narratives.

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Assam: Amit Shah opens Raj
Bhavan’s ‘Brahmaputra wing’
ANI
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Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Friday inau-
gurated the newly con-
structed ‘Brahmaputra
Wing’ of the Raj Bhavan in
Assam, located in Guwa-
hati, marking a significant
addition to the state’s con-
stitutional and administra-
tive infrastructure.
The inauguration took
place on the second day
of his two-day visit to the
state, a release said.
The ceremony was
graced by several distin-
guished dignitaries, in-
cluding the Governor of
Assam Lakshman Prasad
Acharya, Chief Minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma,
Union Minister for Ports,
Shipping and Waterways
Sarbananda Sonowal,
Punjab Governor Gulab
Chand Kataria, Minister
of P&RD, GAD, Govt. of
Assam, Ranjeet Kumar
Dass, former Assam
Governors Prof. Jagdish
Mukhi, Banwarilal Puro-
hit, and Chief Secretary
Government of Assam
Ravi Kota.
According to the re-
lease, the inauguration
took place at the newly
developed campus of
Raj Bhavan, symbolis-
ing Assam’s ongoing
journey towards a bal-
anced blend of tradition
and modernity.
Speaking on the occa-
sion, Governor Acharya
described the Brahmapu-
tra Wing as more than an
administrative extension.
He said it stands as a
tribute to Assam’s spirit,
its enduring legacy, his-
torical resilience, and col-
lective aspiration. Draw-
ing a deep symbolic con-
nection, the Governor
compared the new struc-
ture to the Brahmaputra
River itself, calling it a
manifestation of the re-
gion’s strength, grace,
and cultural flow.
“The Brahmaputra is
not just a river; it is our
spirit, our memory, and
our voice. Its roar echoes
our progress, and its calm
carries the wisdom of our
saints and poets,” he said.
The Governor empha-
sised that the inauguration
of the Brahmaputra Wing
comes at a time when As-
sam is asserting its place
not on the periphery, but
at the very forefront of
India’s growth story.
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Modi carried out
immense
development works
across the country,
and Assam CM
Himanta Biswa
Sarma took that
flow to every
household of state.
AMIT SHAH,
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SHAH IN ASSAM SAYS STATE CAN’T BE LED BY
LEADERS WHO ‘SETTLE INFILTRATORS’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday
sounded the poll bugle for the 2026 Assam as-
sembly elections, addressing a mega Panchayat
Pratinidhi Sanmilan of the NDA at Veterinary College
Field, Khanapara in Guwahati. In a sharp attack on the
Congress, Shah said that Assam cannot be led by lead-
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He further stated that the BJP, under the leadership of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Him-
anta Biswa Sarma, has transformed the state through
development and increased employment opportunities.
“Himanta Biswa Sarma organised an Investment Summit
in Assam, resulting in MoUs worth Rs 5.18 lakh crore,
out of which projects worth Rs 1.40 lakh crore have
already been implemented on the ground.
Shivraj calls for
unity, urges
use of Indian
made products
ANI
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Union Minister Shivraj
Singh Chouhan, partici-
pated in the 110th Anniver-
sary Celebration of Jagad-
guru Dr. Sri Shivarathri
Rajendra Mahaswamiji at
Sri Suttur Math in Mysuru.
Addressing the event,
Union Minister Chouhan
called for national unity on
issues of national interest,
urging citizens to rise
above political differences.
Highlighting global
challenges, he criticized
leaders of some countries
for acting like dictators,
creating a crisis for the
world.
“I want to make a re-
quest, there are political
differences of ideology,
but the whole country
should stand together on
the issues of national in-
terest. Some countries’
leaders are behaving like
dictators, which has be-
come a crisis for the
whole world. In such a
situation, I have the cour-
age to stand up and say
that, if anyone will show
the path of eternal peace
to the world, humanity
burning in the fire of ma-
terialism, it will be our
India, our country. There
is no other way, so it is
important that our country
becomes strong,” he said.
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Reddy: Will write to MPs to
support my candidature
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The Opposition’s candi-
date for the vice presiden-
tial polls, B Sudershan
Reddy, on Friday said he
would write to Lok Sabha
and Rajya Sabha MPs
urging them to consider
his candidature.
If given an opportunity
to serve as Vice Presi-
dent, he will protect and
defend the Constitution,
Reddy said at a press
conference here.
He said his journey
with the Constitution be-
gan in 1971 when he was
enrolled as an advocate
by the Bar Council of
Andhra Pradesh, before
going on to become a
judge in the High Court
and the Supreme Court.
“I am not a member of
any political party. I have
never been a member of
any political party or or-
ganisation. I do not in-
tend to be a member of
any political party in fu-
ture. Precisely, this is the
reason I am the only can-
didate entitled to make a
request to MPs belonging
to all political parties,
colours, hues, requesting
them to consider my can-
didature on its own mer-
its,” he said.
Reddy said he will ap-
peal to their conscience.
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VICTIMS OF NAXAL VIOLENCE APPEAL TO MPs
NOT TO SUPPORT OPPN VP CANDIDATE REDDY
A group of victims of the Naxal violence on Friday
appealed to all members of Parliament not to sup-
port opposition-sponsored vice presidential candi-
date B Sudershan Reddy, alleging that he was the person
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at a time when they were about to become extinct.
Addressing a press conference here, the victims of the
Naxal violence, under the banner of Bastar Shanti Samiti
(BSS), alleged that because of Reddy’s order as the then
judge of the Supreme Court to end the Salwa Judum.
PM pays tribute to Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
Agencies
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, extended his heart-
felt greetings to the na-
tion on the occasion of
National Sports Day, cel-
ebrated annually on Au-
gust 29 to honour the
legendary hockey icon
Major Dhyan Chand.
Reflecting on India’s
evolving sporting land-
scape, the Prime Minister
reaffirmed the Govern-
ment’s dedication to fos-
tering a culture of sports
and fitness, strengthening
institutional support for
athletes, and expanding
access to modern training
and competition venues
across the country.
In a message posted on
X today, the Prime Min-
ister said:
“Greetings on Nation-
al Sports Day! On this
special occasion, we pay
tribute to Major Dhyan
Chand Ji, whose excel-
lence continues to inspire
generations.
In the last decade, In-
dia’s sporting landscape
has undergone a remark-
able transformation.
From grassroots pro-
grammes that nurture
young talent to creating
world-class facilities, we
are seeing a vibrant sports
ecosystem in our nation.
Our government remains
committed to supporting
athletes, building infra-
structure and making In-
dia a global hub for sport-
ing excellence.”
UP CM Yogi Pays
Tribute to Major Dhy-
an Chand: On the occa-
sion of National Sports
Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief
Minister Yogi Adityanath
paid a heartfelt tribute to
the “Hockey Magician”
Major Dhyan Chand and
said that every player is a
hero of society in their
own right.
While addressing the
programme, he said that
whenever Major Dhyan
Chand’s name is men-
tioned, every Indian in-
stinctively thinks of a
hockey stick.
Chief Minister recalled
that under the leadership
of Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi, the country’s
highest sporting honour,
the Khel Ratna, was re-
named after Major Dhy-
an Chand, a matter of
pride for the nation, espe-
cially for Uttar Pradesh,
his birthplace.
He also highlighted
that the state’s first sports
university, located in
Meerut, has been named
after the hockey legend,
and academic courses
have commenced there
from this session.
The Chief Minister also
felicitated players who
won medals at the Na-
tional Games, including
former Olympians and
Arjuna Awardees. CM
Yogi announced that a
sports college is being es-
tablished in every com-
missionerate with Centres
of Excellence dedicated
to specific disciplines.
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RIL’S 48TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MUKESH AMBANI ANNOUNCES AI UNIT ‘RELIANCE INTELLIGENCE’
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eliance Indus-
tries Ltd (RIL)
Chairman &
Managing Director
Mukesh Ambani on Fri-
day announced a new
wholly owned subsidiary
called ‘Reliance Intelli-
gence’ to boost the
group’s AI initiatives.
“I am proud that Arti-
ficial Intelligence is al-
ready at the heart of Reli-
ance’s transformation
into a Deep-Tech enter-
prise. To bring even more
focus and speed to this
agenda, today, it is my
great pleasure and privi-
lege to announce the for-
mation of a new wholly-
owned subsidiary called
Reliance Intelligence,”
said Ambani, while ad-
dressing shareholders at
RIL’s 48th annual gen-
eral meeting.
Ambani said this new
company is conceived
with four clear missions:
First, to house India’s
next-generation AI infra-
structure. Reliance Intel-
ligence will build giga-
watt-scale, AI-ready data
centres, powered by green
energy and engineered for
training and inference at
national scale. Work has
already begun on the gi-
gawatt-scale, AI-ready
data centres in Jamnagar.
These facilities will be
delivered in phases
aligned to India’s growing
needs, powered by Reli-
ance’s new-energy eco-
system, and custom-made
for AI training and infer-
ence. Second, to house
global partnerships.
Reliance Intelligence
will bring the world’s
best tech-companies and
open-source communi-
ties together with Reli-
ance’s deep-domain ex-
pertise and execution
strength, to deliver per-
formance leadership, re-
silient supply, and India-
first compliance for AI.
Third, to build AI ser-
vices for India. Reliance
Intelligence will deliver
trusted, easy-to-use AI
services for consumers,
small businesses, and en-
terprises, and solutions
for sectors of national
importance such as Edu-
cation, Healthcare, and
Agriculture. The services
will be reliable at scale
and affordable for every
Indian.
Fourth, to house talent
for AI. Reliance Intelli-
gence will create a home
for world-class research-
ers, engineers, designers,
and product builders,
combining the speed of
research with the rigour
of engineering, so that
ideas become innova-
tions and applications,
providing solutions to
India and the world.
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Agencies
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The Centre on Friday told
the Supreme Court that
India is facing “systematic
infiltration” by illegal mi-
grants, with “agents oper-
ating” to facilitate their
entry. The remark came as
the Court heard a plea al-
leging that Bengali-speak-
ing Muslim migrants are
being detained and, in
some cases, deported
without due process.
Appearing for the gov-
ernment, Solicitor Gener-
al Tushar Mehta stressed
that national security must
remain a priority. “India is
not the world’s capital for
the world’s illegal immi-
grants,” he told the bench
led by Justice Surya Kant.
He insisted that deten-
tion or deportation “can-
not be on the basis of lan-
guage,” rejecting the claim
that speaking Bengali
alone is leading to arrests.
Mehta also questioned
why organisations, rather
than affected individuals,
were filing such petitions.
The court pressed the
government to clarify its
official position.
There is systemic infiltration
Centre on Apex Court plea over
detention of Bengali migrants

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MURMU ON TERRORISM
Op Sindoor a golden chapter in humanity?s victory: Prez
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tion Sindoor as a
?golden chap-
ter? in humanity?s fight
against terrorism, Presi-
dent Draopadi Murmu on
Friday outlined the con-
tribution of PSUs in
building the indigenous
Akashteer Air Defence
Control and Reporting
System, which played a
crucial role in the mili-
tary conflict between In-
dia and Pakistan.
Addressing the
SCOPE Eminence
Awards here, she high-
lighted the crucial role of
public sector enterprises
in achieving the goal of
Viksit Bharat or devel-
oped India by 2047.
The President said that
public sector enterprises
have performed well on
key financial parameters,
including revenue and
profitability. Further, she
noted that three-fourths
of PSUs are profit-mak-
ing, and the net profit of
public sector enterprises
has grown substantially
during the last decade.
Describing public sec-
tor enterprises as cata-
lysts of growth and pil-
lars of prosperity, the
President outlined that
they have set benchmarks
in good governance and
transparency.
?Public sector enter-
prises are playing an im-
pressive role in the direc-
tion of building At-
manirbhar Bharat (self-
reliant India),? Murmu
said, pointing out their
contribution in the Make
in India campaign.
Making a special men-
tion of the country?s de-
fence sector, she said,
Operation Sindoor is a
golden chapter in hu-
manity?s victory against
terrorism.
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democracy: CM Yogi
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Min-
ister Yogi Adityanath on
Friday said it is the state?s
contribution that makes
India the world?s largest
democracy. The CM slaid
the foundation stone of
the Uttar Pradesh State
Election Commission?s
new building at Avadh Vi-
har Yojna, according to an
official statement.
Adityanath said, ?This
building will strengthen
the transparent and well-
organised electoral sys-
tem and further empower
the democratic process.?
He said that more than
12 crore voters in Uttar
Pradesh participate in the
three-tier panchayat elec-
tions alone, a number
larger than the population
of several other states.
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trick of penalty corners as
India opened their Asian
Cup hockey campaign
with a 4?3 win over Chi-
na in a Pool A match here
on Friday. Besides Har-
manpreet (20?, 33?, 47?),
Jugraj Singh (18?) scored
for India.
Trailing 0-1 after the
first quarter, India scored
two goal in two minutes
to head into the half time
with a 2-1 lead.
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the advantage when skip-
per Harmanpreet con-
nected well with his
trademark drag flick and
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Minister Piyush Goyal on
Friday said the govern-
ment will soon announce
measures to boost exports
and domestic consump-
tion, underlining its com-
mitment to shield the in-
dustry from the adverse
impact of unilateral ac-
tions by other countries.
The remarks are im-
portant as the US has im-
posed a steep 50 per cent
tariff on Indian goods
entering America from
August 27. According to
exporters, shipments
from labour intensive sec-
tors such as shrimp,
chemicals, leather and
footwear would be hit
from these tariffs.
Goyal assured export-
ers of all support in deal-
ing with the current glob-
al uncertainties at the
trade front, which were
caused by the imposition
of high tariffs. ?The gov-
ernment is committed to
make sure that all of you
do not face any stress or
difficulties in managing
the current situation ema-
nating from some unilat-
eral actions,? Goyal said
here at an industry event.
He urged the industry to
highlight sectors that
may get impacted by
these tariffs and need al-
ternative markets.
?You will soon see the
GST council meeting
next week..,? the minis-
ter said.
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Industry Minis-
ter Piyush Goyal on Fri-
day said India is nego-
tiating a bilateral trade
agreement with the
US, indicating that the
steep 50 per cent tariff
imposed by America on
Indian goods will not
have much impact on
the country?s economy.
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and eleven others went
missing as heavy rains
and a series of cloudbursts
wreaked havoc in various
districts of Uttarakhand
early Friday, triggering
landslides that damaged
houses and left people
buried under mounds of
rubble, officials said.
Uttarakhand has been
hit hard by natural ca-
lamities this monsoon
season. Before the disas-
ter in Tharali in Chamoli,
a devastating flash flood
in the Kheer Ganga river
in Uttarkashi district on
August 5 demolished
nearly half of Dharali --
the key stopover en route
to Gangotri with many
hotels and homestays,
and neighbouring Harsil,
where an Army camp
bore the brunt of the
flood fury, barely giving
time to the victims to run
to safety.
A total of 69 people
went missing, including
nine Army personnel, 25
Nepali nationals, 13 from
Bihar, six from Uttar
Pradesh, eight from
Dharali, five from areas
close to Uttarkashi, two
from Tehri and one from
Rajasthan.
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SHOWERS WITH GUSTY
WINDS IN DELHI
New Delhi: Rains
lashed parts
of the national
capital on Friday, with
more showers expected
during the day. In its lat-
est nowcast, the IMD said
that light to moderate
rainfall accompanied by
a thunderstorm, lightning
and gusty winds at 30?40
kmph is likely at several
places in Delhi and the
NCR in the coming hours.
J-K: DY CM URGES PM
MODI, SHAH TO GRANT
`1.60 L CR PACKAGE
Jammu: Jammu
and Kashmir Dep-
uty CM Surinder
Choudhary on Friday
urged PM Narendra Modi
and Union Home Minister
Amit Shah to grant double
the `80,000 crore pack-
age, announced after the
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to the Jammu region.
He said this is the worst
catastrophe in 100 years
that Jammu has faced.
WEATHER UPDATES AND FORECAST
l Heavy rain lashed Jam-
mu and Kashmir?s Katra
region on Friday, as the
pilgrimage to the Vaishno
Devi shrine remained
suspended for the fourth
consecutive day following
a recent landslide, which
claimed 34 lives and left
20 others injured.
l The Andaman and
Nicobar Islands adminis-
tration has issued a heavy
rain warning in the archi-
pelago, due to a cyclonic
circulation over the Bay
of Bengal, which is likely
to intensify from Friday
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IMD also issues heavy
rain alerts for Arunachal
Pradesh.
l The amount of waste
generated at Kedarnath in
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ongoing yatra season has
already crossed the quan-
tity of waste produced at
the ecologically fragile
site in 2022, with most of
it dumped untreated near
the base camp.
l Rains lashed severals
parts of Karnataka, includ-
ing the coastal districts, on
Friday morning, disrupt-
ing normal life and water
entering into houses.
l Heavy downpour has
disrupted life in Ma-
harashtra?s Latur and
Nanded districts, prompt-
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declare a school holiday
on Friday and seek the
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Japan on Friday set an
investment target of 10
trillion yen in India over
a decade and the two
sides firmed up a mega
roadmap to bolster coop-
eration in several key ar-
eas such as critical min-
erals, defence and tech-
nology, in decisions that
came amid economic
turbulence by the Trump
administration?s policies
on trade and tariffs. The
India?Japan partnership
is entering a transforma-
tive phase, with 170+
MoUs and $13B+ in in-
vestments over two years
across steel, EVs, semi-
conductors, renewables,
real estate, and aero-
space. Major Japanese
firms like Nippon Steel,
Suzuki, Toyota, Fujitsu,
and Osaka Gas are scal-
ing operations in India,
boosting exports and in-
tegrating Indian SMEs
into global supply chains.
In rural India, Japan is
driving biogas and clean
energy projects to sup-
port farmers and sustain-
ability goals. India?Ja-
pan Talent Bridge targets
50,000 exchanges, with
Japan hiring Indian engi-
neers. MoU with Assam
strengthens Act East Pol-
icy, while both nations
lead global discussions.
16TH ASIAN SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Yogesh Kumar wins silver medal
First India Bureau
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Khichar of Si-
kar has secured
a silver medal for India in
the 50-meter free pistol
event at the 16th Asian
Shooting Championship,
currently underway in
Kazakhstan. His achieve-
ment has brought pride to
the nation and earned
widespread praise from
the sporting community.
Yogesh Kumar?s fa-
ther and coach, Balveer
Singh Khichar, shared
that Yogesh now aims to
win a medal at the World
Championship. His re-
cent performance is seen
as a major step toward
that goal. Following the
victory, congratulations
poured in from across
Rajasthan. Director of
First India News Channel
Virendra Chaudhary,
President of Nagaur Red
Cross Society Ram
Prakash Mirdha, Harish
Mirdha, Vijendra Chaud-
hary, President of Nagaur
Dist Rifle Shooting
Sangam Yatidharan
Chaudhary, Mitthuram
Dhaka, coach of Super
50 Shooting Sports Acad-
emy Nagaur Madanlal
Mirdha, physical educa-
tion teacher Rajkumar
from Nagaur, and coach-
es from Gravity Shooting
Academy Jaipur ?
Balveer Sherawat, Nar-
endra Sherawat, and
Shankar Lal extended
best wishes to Yogesh &
coach Balveer Khichar.
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Yogesh Kumar?s
achievement has
brought pride to the
nation and earned
widespread praise
from the sporting
community
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ajasthan today
stands at a trans-
formative junc-
ture, where every policy,
every initiative, and every
effort is centered around
the youth. Under the lead-
ership of Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma, Vision
document 2047 is not just
a distant dream but a con-
crete roadmap designed
to create opportunities
for today?s young
generation.
The government?s vi-
sion is clear ? the state
cannot progress unless its
youth move forward. That
is why education, entre-
preneurship, employment,
healthcare, and skill de-
velopment have been
placed at the core of poli-
cy priorities.
NEW POLICIES,
NEW OUTLOOK
In Rising Rajasthan
investment summit
MoUs valued of
`35 lakh cr
signed - MOUs
of `4 lakh cr are
in pipeline.
Rajasthan
Invest-
ment Promotion Policy,
RIICO direct Land Allot-
ment Policy 2025, Textile
and apparel policy are en-
suring that young entre-
preneurs receive the nec-
essary support in terms of
land and investment.
Meanwhile, the Aero
Sports Land Lease Policy
is unlocking career oppor-
tunities for youth in ad-
venture sports, tourism,
and event indus-
tries. Whether in
education,
healthcare,
tourism, or ad-
venture ? the
state is crafting
policies that
keep youth
at cen-
tre.
CHANGE IN
THE PRESENT
The initiatives being im-
plemented today ? Vish-
wakarma Yojana, RIMS,
Rajasthan Mandapam,
Solar and Green Energy
Projects, Skill Missions
? are all converging to
create an ecosystem
where every young per-
son finds an opportunity.
YOUTH ARE FUTURE
OF RAJASTHAN
CM?s vision is clear ?
youth are not just a target
group, but partners in de-
velopment. Rajasthan is
becoming a state where
dreams are not only envi-
sioned but systematically
realized. This is the time
to move beyond imagina-
tion, to get rid off byzan-
tine procedures ? to
learn, to act, and to grow.
Because when the youth
move forward, the dream
of Rajasthan 2047 will
truly become reality.
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CM Bhajan Lal Sharma?s Youth-Centric Approach
Vision document 2047 leads youth
of Rajasthan toward new horizons
Inspired by PM Narendra
Modi, Raj has set its sights
on becoming a developed
state. The ambitious goal of building
a $350 billion economy by 2030 and
a $4.3 trillion economy by 2047 is
dedicated to the aspirations of the
youth who are striving, learning, and
innovating today.
zEvery youth has access to qual-
ity education
zEmployment readiness is
strengthened with modern skills
zInnovation and startups are
promoted across sectors
zMost importantly, youth become
equal partners in growth journey
Today?s youth seek more than
just jobs ? they seek identity
and independence. With this
mindset, the Vishwakarma Yuva
Udyami Yojana has been launched.
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startups
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women, SC-ST, differently-abled,
and rural youth
zTraining, mentorship, and market
linkages are also provided
The upcoming Rajasthan
Institute of Medical Sciences
(RIMS) in Jaipur will be more
than a super-specialty institution.
It will open a new world of oppor-
tunities in medical education and
research.
zAspiring doctors will have a top-
notch option within the state
zThrough research, training, and
internships, students will gain
global-level exposure right in
Rajasthan
zThe health sector will see new
avenues of employment and
professional growth for advanced
healthcare and medical edu
DEVELOPED RAJASTHAN
2047: SHAPING YOUNG
DREAMS INTO REALITY
VISHWAKARMA YUVA UDYAMI
YOJANA: TURNING DREAMS
INTO ENTERPRISES
RIMS: A GOLDEN GATEWAY
FOR YOUTH IN THE FIELD
OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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Hindustan Zinc Limited,
the world?s largest inte-
grated zinc producer, is
transforming over 30,000
lives through grassroots
sports development.
From football and kabad-
di to marathons, its pro-
grams offer rural youth
alternate career paths and
opportunities. Anchored
in Zawar Stadium, Ra-
jasthan, with a legacy
since 1976, Hindustan
Zinc?s Zinc Football
Academy is among In-
dia?s top grassroots insti-
tutions. Recognised by
AIFF with a 3-star rating
and awarded ?Sports
Academy of the Year? at
Sport India Awards 2024,
it recently launched In-
dia?s first residential
girls? football academy
with AIFF, nurturing fu-
ture national players like
Mohammad Kaif and Sa-
hil Poonia.
The Vedanta Zinc City
Half Marathon in
Udaipur, India?s most
beautiful marathon, at-
tracted 5,000+ runners in
its debut, featuring inclu-
sive races and supporting
the #RunForZeroHunger
campaign. The second
edition returns in Sep-
tember 2025.
CEO Arun Misra af-
firms sport?s power to
inspire confidence and
inclusivity. Supporting
over 12,000 rural youth
in FY25 across multiple
sports, Hindustan Zinc
also impacts 23 lakh peo-
ple across 2,300 villages.
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When US President Don-
ald Trump intensified his
trade war with China ear-
lier this year, Beijing be-
gan an outreach to India
with a private letter from
President Xi Jinping to
President Droupadi Mur-
mu, a claims.
According to the re-
port, which cited an un-
named Indian official as
its source, Xi?s letter was
intended as a test of In-
dia?s willingness to re-
calibrate ties with China.
The message was swiftly
conveyed to Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi. In
the note, President Xi ex-
pressed concern about
any prospective US-India
agreements that might
harm Beijing?s interests,
?Secret Jinping
letter played role
in better India-
China relations?
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Indians through sports initiatives
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MEETINGS AND GREETINGS
In April 2007, Gu-
jarat CM Narendra
Modi led a 40-mem-
ber delegation to Japan,
aiming to position Gujarat?
and India?as a global hub
for industry and innovation.
Over six days, he visited
Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima,
and Kobe, engaging with
major Japanese corpora-
tions like Mitsubishi, Suzuki,
and Toshiba. MoUs were
signed between JETRO and
Gujarat?s Industries Depart-
ment, focusing on infrastruc-
ture, logistics, and human
resource development.
Modi also met Japanese
PM Shinzo Abe, discussing
the Delhi?Mumbai Industrial
Corridor. He gifted Abe a
CD showcasing Gujarat?s
Buddhist heritage and a
tribal shawl, receiving assur-
ances of Japan?s support for
Gujarat?s DMIC stretch.
PM Narendra Modi
in Tokyo, had a
fruitful meeting
with the Speaker of the
House of Representatives,
Fukushiro Nukaga and
members of the Japanese Parliament. They discussed
the strong and friendly relations between India and Ja-
pan, particularly highlighting cooperation in key areas
such as parliamentary exchanges, human resource
development and cultural exchanges, as well as in
economy, health, mobility partnership, AI & science.
PM Narendra Modi had an excellent meet-
ing with former Japan PMs Fumio KishidaFumio Kishida (L)
and Yoshihide SugaYoshihide Suga. who has always been
a strong advocate for strengthening ties between
India and Japan. They discussed the evolution of our
bilateral partnership, including trade, critical technolo-
gies and talent mobility, and also saw great potential in
emerging areas such as technology and semiconduc-
tors. They also delved into over many dimensions of
India?Japan cooperation, how we can deepen it.
MODI MEETS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES FUKUSHIRO NUKAGA
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8. 08
Change becomes meaningful only
when guided by responsibility.

Dr
JAGdEESH CHANdRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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ADMINISTRATIVE ANOMALY
JUNIOR IAS OFFICER GIVEN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF
DIRECTOR OF LOCAL BODIES, DECISION SPARKS DEBATE
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
n a move that
has raised eye-
brows across
Rajasthan?s administra-
tive circles, the Depart-
ment of Personnel (DoP)
has given 2021-batch
IAS officer Juikar Pratik
Chandrashekhar addi-
tional charge of Director,
Local Bodies. Experts in
administrative affairs
have described the deci-
sion as surprising and
unusual, pointing out that
entrusting such a signifi-
cant post to an officer
with only four years of
seniority is both inappro-
priate and impractical.
The DLB oversees the
functioning, supervi-
sion, and control of all
municipal corporations,
councils, and munici-
palities in the state?
making it a very influen-
tial post in the state ad-
ministration. The posi-
tion was previously held
by Inderjeet Singh, who
had 15 years of adminis-
trative experience. Be-
fore him, officers like
Suresh Ola, Hridesh
Sharma, and Deepak
Nandi were appointed to
this role with 12 to 13
years of experience. In
2008, when Akhil Arora
from the 1993 batch
took charge as Director-
DLB, he, too, had 15
years of experience.
Given this precedent,
the decision to hand over
the leadership of such a
critical post to a relative-
ly new officer with only
four years of service has
prompted questions re-
garding the administra-
tive rationale behind the
appointment.
According to sources,
when Inderjeet Singh
went on a 20-day training
program in Mussoorie
this July, Juikar Pratik,
then Director of the
Swachh Bharat Mission,
was given temporary
charge of the DLB. How-
ever, after Singh?s per-
manent deputation to
Delhi, the DoP issued a
new order last week as-
signing Juikar the posi-
tion on a permanent ad-
ditional charge basis.
The complexity of this
situation becomes evi-
dent when considering
that Juikar, from the
2021 batch, will now
oversee the work of the
Municipal Commission-
ers of both Jaipur Great-
er and Jaipur Heritage?
Gaurav Saini (2017
batch) and Nidhi Patel
(2018 batch) are his sen-
iors in service. This re-
versal of the usual chain
of command, where sen-
ior officers are expected
to report to a junior, goes
against the principles of
good governance and
administrative order.
Observers argue that
just as Anupama Jorwal
was entrusted with the
role of Director of Tour-
ism, the leadership of the
DLB could have simi-
larly been assigned to a
more senior IAS officer.
However, such decisions
by the DoP remain diffi-
cult to comprehend.
Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
launch online registration for 2nd phase of ?Alwar Sansad Khel
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Governor Haribhau Kisan Rao Bagade interacts with Brazil?s
Ambassador to India, Kenneth H Da N?brega, who calls upon the
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Prithvi & others were also present.
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First India Bureau
New Delhi
CS Sudhansh Pant said
the state government is
committed to affordable
housing and urban infra-
structure under CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma. At
the 17th NAREDCO Na-
tional Conference, he
highlighted new town-
ship policies, model by-
laws, simplified proce-
dures, TDR implementa-
tion, a green budget, Ris-
ing Rajasthan Summit
MoUs worth Rs
1.25 lakh cr, 9 greenfield
expressways, Jaipur Met-
ro Phase‑2, and central
schemes like PM Awas
Yojana and JJM.
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur/ Beawar
Dy CM & PWD Minister
Diya Kumari inspected
SH‑26A road works in
the Goyla section be-
tween Masuda and
Beawar, checking quali-
ty, drainage, and delays,
and directed officials to
expedite completion
within 2?3 months. At
Bhadvi Chhath in Dev-
mali, she prayed at Deve-
narayan Temple and an-
nounced key projects,
including Rs 1 cr road
repairs, a Rs 25 cr four-
lane road, ropeway, and
mobile connectivity,
highlighting religious
tourism devp under PM
Modi and CM Sharma.
First India Bureau
New Delhi
LS Speaker Om Birla,
inaugurating the Nation-
al Conference of Chair-
persons of Committees
on SC/ST Welfare in
Bhubaneswar, stressed
that social justice, equal-
ity, and dignity for all are
key to India?s democracy
and a Viksit Bharat. He
expressed concern over
declining legislative sit-
tings, emphasizing non-
partisan, effective Com-
mittees to monitor wel-
fare schemes, ensure
funds reach marginalized
communities, and pro-
mote self-reliance. Re-
calling Dr BR Ambedkar,
Birla highlighted SC/
ST empowerment, edu-
cation, financial disci-
pline, and administrative
accountability. He fur-
ther urged timely imple-
mentation, robust moni-
toring, and consensus-
based decision-making,
expecting practical sug-
gestions and innovative
ideas for inclusive devel-
opment by 2047.
State govt pushes steady
industrial growth, says CM
BJP attack won?t
intimidate Cong,
asserts Gehlot
Democracy at
risk amid EC?s
failures: Pilot
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
Former CM Ashok
Gehlot condemned the
attack on Congress office
Sadaqat Ashram in Pat-
na, alleged-
ly by BJP
workers in a
cabinet
minister?s
presence.
Calling it an act of panic,
he said such actions
won?t intimidate the par-
ty, which will uphold the
Constitution and protect
democracy. Rajasthan
Assembly LoP Tikaram
Jully termed it cowardice
and thuggery. He stressed
Cong workers remain
committed to truth and
non-violence. The Party
demanded stern action,
pledged to protect the
electoral rights.
Ashvini Yadav
Alwar
Union Sports Minister
Mansukh Mandaviya
said PM Modi?s vision is
strengthening sports
through Khelo India, Fit
India, and Khelo Bharat,
ensuring equal opportu-
nities. He praised Alwar
MP Sports Festival, an-
nounced SAI training, Rs
10 cr for a hockey astro-
turf, and continuation of
the Hockey Excellence
Centre. Union Forest
Minister Bhupender Ya-
dav said the festival nur-
tures local talent with
central-state support.
MoS Sanjay Sharma an-
nounced a Rs 7 cr syn-
thetic athletics track and
highlighted youth initia-
tives, rural talent promo-
tion, holistic devp.
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
Brazil?s Ambassador to
India, Kenneth Felix
Haczynski da N?brega,
paid a courtesy call on
Governor Haribhau Bag-
ade at Raj Bhavan on Fri-
day. Discussions focused
on agriculture, sustain-
able development, natu-
ral farming, and mutual
cooperation. Guv Bagade
highlighted Raj?s prog-
ress in agriculture, coop-
eratives, dairy, & nutri-
tion-rich millets, while
exploring opportunities
for collaboration in agri-
business, bio-fertilizers,
ethanol, & inclusive
growth with Brazil.
Dinesh Dangi
Patna/Jaipur
Congress leader Sachin
Pilot, addressing a press
conference on Voter Ad-
hikar Yatra in Bihar, said
the Election
Commis-
sion is un-
der scanner
for failing
to respond
to Rahul Gandhi?s evi-
dence-backed questions.
He termed voter dele-
tions under SIR & addi-
tion of fake voters unfor-
tunate, questioned Home
Min?s role in CEC ap-
pointments, & criticised
denial of voter lists de-
spite SC orders.
Trade and industry are the main
pillars of the state economy,
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policies, the CM further asserts
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma said trade
and industry are the
main pillars of Rajast-
han?s economy, with
gems and jewellery, tex-
tiles, handicrafts, and
leather goods having a
strong global identity.
Addressing entrepre-
neurs and traders at the
Chief Minister?s Office,
he noted that the recent
50% US tariff on Indian
exports has impacted the
state?s trade and urged
businesses to explore al-
ternative international
and domestic markets.
CM Sharma also high-
lighted key trade agree-
ments with Australia,
UAE, and the UK under
PM Modi, creating new
export opportunities. He
further said that the state
government is continu-
ously promoting indus-
tries through the Rajast-
han Investment Promo-
tion Scheme-2024 and
Rajasthan Export Promo-
tion Policy-2024, provid-
ing incentives, subsidies,
and marketing support to
boost exports.
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Shikhar Agrawal, Dr Jogaram, Vaibhav Galriya and others were present.
CM: RAJ ACHIEVES UNMATCHED DEVELOPMENT
WITH WATER, ENERGY AND GREEN INITIATIVES
UNION MIN GS SHEKHAWAT, DY CM DIYA KUMARI
LAUNCH SANSAD KHEL MAHOTSAV IN JODHPUR
CM SHARMA APPROVES 3,999 HECTARES LAND FOR
SETTING UP 2,000 MW SOLAR PARK IN JAISALMER
CM Sharma said Raj is witnessing devp, with 18
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year record. He highlighted the Rs 250 cr Green
Aravalli Project, 60,000 saplings planted in a day, water
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roads, bridges, and canal renovations. ?PHED Min Kanhai
yalal hailed Sharma as Rajasthan?s ?Bhagirath?, Energy Min
Heeralal Nagar vowed daytime electricity for farmers by
2027; CM stressed youth jobs and Hariyalo Rajasthan.?
Union Minister GS Shekhawat and Deputy CM
Diya Kumari launched the Sansad Khel Mahotsav
2025 in Jodhpur on National Sports Day at Shala
Kreeda Sangam Gaushala
Ground. The ceremony
featured lamp lighting,
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Union Minister Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat high
lighted the Mahotsav?s reach from villages to Lok Sabha
level, promoting Fit India and Khelo India. Dy CM Diya
Kumari stressed discipline, health, and sportsmanship.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved
3,999.98 hectares of government land in Bodana
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solar park. The land is allotted to Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut
Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) under the Rajasthan
Land Revenue rules, 2007, for solar energy production.
This strategic move will boost renewable energy genera
tion, enhance investment opportunities, and position Rajas
than as a national leader in green energy.
NRRs TO BE HONOURED
AT PRAVASI RAJASTHANI
SAMMAN ON DEC 10
The state govern
ment will confer the
?Pravasi Rajasthani
Samman Awards? on
December 10 to migrant
Rajasthanis and their
institutions for excellence
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literature, music, sports,
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social service. The awards
recognize contributions
to promoting Rajasthan
abroad, supporting state
interests, and philanthropic
work in India. Each award
carries a citation and `2
lakh prize money. Applica
tions opened on Rajasthan
Foundation portal from Aug
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Sports key to Viksit
Bharat: Dr Mandaviya
Brazil Envoy, Governor Bagade
discuss agri, sustainability ties
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Committees National Conference in Bhubaneswar.
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the current government.
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9. JAIPUR, SATURDAY | AUGUST 30, 2025
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
CINEMATIC CHEMISTRY!
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bration of cross-
cultural fashion,
Aagaman unveiled
its much-anticipat-
ed Indo-Italian col-
lection at the Jaipur Couture Show.
The showcase drew wide acclaim
from audiences and fashion insiders,
marking a significant moment in Aa-
gaman’s design journey.
Led with creative brilliance by
Gaurav Gaur, the visionary Founder
& Director of Jaipur Couture Show,
the showcase radiated glamour and
grandeur. The latest collection re-
flected a seamless blend of Italian
elegance with the vibrancy and con-
temporary edge of Indian fashion.
With a rich mix of men’s and wom-
en’s wear, the runway came alive
with classic formal ensembles
alongside chic everyday styles, high-
lighting Aagaman’s versatility and
modern appeal. Each look was craft-
ed to showcase not only refined
craftsmanship but also a global de-
sign sensibility that resonated with
the audience.
A special highlight of the evening
was a sequence curated by noted
stylist Vicky Gaur, whose creative
direction added finesse and story-
telling to the presentation. His con-
tribution enhanced the narrative of
the collection, infusing it with visu-
al depth and emotional resonance.
Adding to the glamour, Vicky
Gaur also turned showstopper for
Aagaman, bringing the show-
case to a dazzling conclusion
with his impactful presence.
From clean silhouettes to
meticulous tailoring, the
collection showcased Aa-
gaman’s matured creative
vision and its commitment
to timeless yet wearable
fashion. The show was
met with enthusiastic ap-
plause from fashion en-
thusiasts, industry ex-
perts, and guests, reaf-
firming Aagaman’s
growing presence in the
contemporary fashion
landscape.
The brand’s Indo-
Italian collection not
only celebrated cul-
tural fusion but also
underlined its evolv-
ing identity as a label
that bridges tradition
and modernity. The
Jaipur Couture Show
proved to be a fitting
stage for this mile-
stone, highlighting the
city’s emergence as a hub for
innovative fashion experi-
ments and global design con-
versations.
AAGAMAN UNVEILS INDO-ITALIAN FUSION AT JAIPUR COUTURE SHOW
Aagaman’s Indo-Italian fusion lit up the Jaipur Couture
Show Season 13 with a blend of timeless elegance and
modern flair. City First presents an exclusive glimpse
into their enchanting couture showcase!
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radiant form rests Gau-
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hand that guides through
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WHEN THE CITY WAKES TO THE
FIRST DRUMBEAT
The first clue is always a drumbeat.
Not loud. Just a patient thump slipping
through Jaipur?s lanes at daybreak,
past shuttered shops and pigeon-dotted
wires. In temple courtyards, sandal-
wood hangs in the air; a flower-seller
threads marigolds with fingers the col-
our of turmeric. Kids run...one with a
steel plate of durva, another guarding
a box of modaks as if it were treasure.
By noon, the city is fully awake. Clay
idols lean shoulder to shoulder in the
markets, their eyes just drying; lights
blink on; someone shouts the line that
starts it all:
?GANPATI BAPPA MORYA!?
Here, Ganesh Utsav isn?t only a cele-
bration. It?s a long conversation; earth
speaking to sky, form speaking to
formless, the bustle of a city speaking
to the quiet within.
They say the Atharvashirsha names
him the substance of everything- Brah-
ma, Vishnu, Rudra, the swell of wind,
and the hush of moonlight:
It is not a catalogue so much as a
compass. Ganesha isn?t distant; he?s
the part of us that chooses to begin. In
a world of open tabs and closing dead-
lines, that is a miracle enough.
Why does he come first? Because
first steps wobble. At weddings where
rice rustles like rain, at shop inaugura-
tions where a lemon and chillies swing
from a fresh doorframe, at the small
ceremony of opening a blank note-
book- Jhx.ks’kk; ue% is a way to steady
the floor beneath our feet. It is less su-
perstition, more centring breath.
MANTRAS THAT
TRAVEL ACROSS TIME
Some truths travel easily from scrip-
ture into daily life. Ganesha sits at the
Muladhara, the root. We call on him
when the ground feels thin. The mantra
we learned as children still fits the
mouth like home:
“O curved-trunk, vast-bodied one,
bright as a million suns- keep the path
clear, always.”
You hear it in exam halls, in hospital
corridors, in the quiet just before a big
decision. Faith does not cancel fear; it
holds its hand and walks.
THE SWEET SECRET
OF THE MODAK
Even the modak tells a story. The shell
takes patience; the filling keeps a se-
cret- sweetness often lives inside effort.
Offer one at the altar and you are
really offering time, attention, and the
willingness to see something through.
VISARJAN: WHERE CLAY
RETURNS TO COSMOS
Tradition breathes by choosing well.
Families choose clay that returns to
earth; some immerse in community
tanks; a few join evening aartis on
video when travel keeps them away.
The form shifts; the intent does not.
Devotion belongs to the heart that
shows up. Visarjan comes and with it
a knot in the throat we all know.
The idol tilts; the chants rise-“Agle
Baras Tu Jaldi Aaa!”- come soon next
year. The water closes, and suddenly
there is more sky.
The Gita has a sentence for
this moment-
“The soul is not born, does not die.”
Clay dissolves. The presence re-
mains. If you’re listening, you can feel
it move from the river into the crowd.
THE GANESHA WITHIN US
What does he become then? For
the student wrestling with
self-doubt: Buddhipriya, a
cool hand on the forehead.
For the shopkeeper counting a lean
day’s cash: Siddhidata, a nudge not to
give up just before dawn. For the rest-
less seeker: Vinayaka, patient remover
of the pebbles underfoot.
Ganesh Utsav teaches by example.
Obstacles aren’t insults; they’re invita-
tions to grow steadier. Beginnings and
endings are two doors of the same
house. And worship is less about rep-
etition than relationship.
So keep a modak aside. Light one
lamp. Say the name the way your
grandmother did, or the way your
child does- half-remembered, fully
sincere.
Tanusha
Nagrath
Content Writer, Media Freelancer
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11. Bollywood
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Janhvi Kapoor’s
much-awaited ro-
mantic comedy Par-
am Sundari finally hit
theatres on Friday, and fans are
swooning over their sizzling chem-
istry. Directed by Tushar Jalota, the
film marks Sidharth and Janhvi’s
first collaboration—an exciting
prospect that had audiences eager to
witness this fresh pairing on screen.
The north-meets-south love story,
laced with vibrant romance and
breezy comedy, arrived just in time
for the weekend, drawing cine-goers
in large numbers. Early reviews sug-
gest that Param Sundari is an enter-
taining watch, with several moments
that strike a chord with rom-com
lovers.
Sidharth Malhotra, playing Par-
am, delivers his trademark charm
and good looks, embodying the
Delhi boy persona with ease. Jan-
hvi Kapoor, as Sundari, is delightful
in lighter moments and dazzles in
her elegant saree looks. However, it
is Manjot Singh, in the role of
Jaggi, who emerges as the sur-
prise package, stealing scenes
with his impeccable comic
timing.
While the film boasts
catchy songs like Pardesi-
ya and Danger, stunning
locales, and a visually ap-
pealing presentation, its
weak screenplay and
predictable conflicts
prevent it from soar-
ing higher. Despite its
flaws, Param Sundari
brings back the long-
missed flavour of Bolly-
wood’s rom-coms—vibrant,
musical, and charmingly light-
hearted.
Flames Of
Romance
S
n the auspicious occa-
sion of Ganesh Chatur-
thi, the Ambani family
celebrated with grandeur
at their iconic residence, Antilia
House, where Rajasthan’s celebrated
folk singer Mame Khan enthralled
guests with a mesmerizing perfor-
mance.
The evening, infused with devo-
tional fervour, saw Mame Khan’s
powerful voice blend folk melodies
with bhakti, creating an atmosphere
steeped in culture and spirituality.
His soulful renditions left the audi-
ence captivated, adding a touch of
Rajasthan’s rich heritage to Mum-
bai’s festive spirit.
Renowned for carrying the legacy
of Rajasthan’s folk traditions across
the globe, Mame Khan has lent his
voice to several Bollywood films
and proudly became the first Indian
folk singer to walk the red carpet at
the Cannes Film Festival. His asso-
ciation with the Ambani family is
longstanding, having performed at
several of their family events. This
year’s Ganeshotsav at Antilia was
made even more memorable by his
divine, heartfelt performance.
Adding to the charm of the even-
ing, the Ambani family welcomed
several dignitaries, friends, and ce-
lebrities who joined in seeking Bap-
pa’s blessings. The lavish décor,
traditional rituals, and soulful music
together made the celebration a vis-
ual and spiritual delight.
From vibrant floral arrangements
to intricate idols radiating divine
grace, every detail reflected the fam-
ily’s devotion and grandeur. Guests
were seen immersed in the joyous
atmosphere, cherishing both tradi-
tion and togetherness. With Mame
Khan’s folk artistry weaving magic,
the occasion stood out not just as a
religious celebration but also as a
cultural extravaganza, perfectly
blending Mumbai’s vibrance with
Rajasthan’s timeless heritage.
O
ollywood’s
“Queen” is
returning to
two of her
most iconic roles! Kan-
gana Ranaut is all set to
reunite with directors
Vikas Bahl and Anand
L Rai for Queen 2 and
Tanu Weds Manu 3,
with filming kicking
off from November
2025.
A source re-
vealed that Vikas
Bahl has locked
the script for
Queen 2 and is
currently on a
recce in the
UK. “Like the
first part, the se-
quel travels
through India
and overseas,
with London be-
ing one of the key
backdrops,” the
source added. The idea
for a sequel reportedly
came from a strong
script that the makers
feel has the potential to
recreate the magic of the
2014 blockbuster.
Once she wraps
Queen 2, Kangana will
dive straight into Tanu
Weds Manu 3. Written
by Anand L Rai, the film
is expected to roll out in
early 2026, following
his next directorial, Tere
Ishk Mein. Buzz sug-
gests that Kangana will
play multiple roles,
while R. Madhavan is
set to reprise his part,
promising fans a hearty
blend of comedy, drama,
and desi emotions. With
both films already en-
joying cult status, their
sequels are tipped to be
box-office gold.
Kangana, known for
her fearless choices and
powerhouse perfor-
mances, has often rede-
fined the space for fe-
male-led films in Bolly-
wood. With Queen 2 and
Tanu Weds Manu 3, she
is not only revisiting her
most-loved characters
but also carrying for-
ward two landmark fran-
chises.Fans and trade
alike are eagerly await-
ing updates, with high
expectations riding on
these ambitious sequels.
Queen’s
Iconic Comeback
B
he teaser of the
much-awaited
romantic come-
dy Sunny San-
skari Ki Tulsi Kumari was
unveiled on Friday, giving
audiences a first glimpse of
the quirky love story star-
ring Varun Dhawan and
Janhvi Kapoor. Also featur-
ing Sanya Malhotra and
Rohit Saraf, the film prom-
ises a fun-filled narrative
with memorable characters
and comic moments.
The teaser opens with
Varun Dhawan in a Baahu-
bali-inspired look, prompt-
ing his friend to quip that he
resembles “Ranveer Singh
ki dhoti me Prabhas ka
paudha.” Introducing him-
self as the “sanskari Sun-
ny,” Varun sets the tone for
the light-hearted tale. A
montage then showcases
the rest of the cast: Janhvi
Kapoor in an elegant saree,
Sanya Malhotra dancing,
and Rohit Saraf making a
stylish Shah Rukh Khan-
style entrance reminiscent
of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie
Gham.
Produced by Karan Jo-
har, Apoorva Mehta, Adar
Poonawalla, and Shashank
Khaitan, this spiritual suc-
cessor to the Dulhania se-
ries also stars Maniesh Paul
and Akshay Oberoi. Sunny
Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is
slated to release in theatres
on October 2.
T
ctor Shilpa
Shetty paid a
heartfelt trib-
ute to the leg-
endary Sridevi by recre-
ating her unforgettable
Chandni look. Dressed in
a vibrant yellow chiffon
saree, Shilpa shared a
reel on Instagram where
she twirled gracefully
under the sunshine,
evoking memories of
Yash Chopra’s 1989 ro-
mantic classic.
Set to the soulful strains
of Tere Mere Hontho Pe,
sung by Lata Mangeshkar
and Babla Mehta, Shilpa
lip-synced and posed in
true Chandni style. Cap-
tioning the video as her
“ode to my forever OG
Sriji,” Shilpa’s nostalgic
gesture instantly won
hearts online. Her hus-
band, Raj Kundra,
dropped heart emojis,
while fans flooded the
comments section with
admiration. One user
wrote, “Our day just got
100x brighter,” while an-
other praised her fitness,
calling it “the ultimate
goal.”
Chandni, starring
Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor
and Vinod Khanna, re-
mains one of Bolly-
wood’s most iconic ro-
mances, celebrated for its
Shiv-Hari soundtrack
and Sridevi’s stellar per-
formance. The film also
won the National Award
for Best Popular Film.
On the work front, Shilpa
was last seen in Sukhee
and will next appear in
the Kannada action dra-
ma KD: The Devil,
alongside Dhruva Sar-
ja, Sanjay Dutt, and
Nora Fatehi.
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nessed
the inau-
guration
of the
Group Art Exhibition –
“Chitrayan: Journey
Through Art” at Alankar
Art Gallery, Jawahar
Kala Kendra, on Friday.
Showcasing the works
of four talented women
artists—Nidhi Choud-
hari, Nikita Tater, Pari-
dhi Jain, and Shagun
Agrawal—the ex-
hibition brought
forth a vibrant mix
of creativity in-
spired by global
travels yet deeply
rooted in Rajasthani
culture.
The event was in-
augurated by Forest
Minister Sanjay Shar-
ma in the presence of
several dignitaries, art
patrons, and en-
thusiasts. Visitors
admired the di-
versity of styles,
with particular
appreciation for
Shagun Agrawal’s
series “A Journey
Inward,” where the
psychologist-
turned-artist ex-
plored shifting
mental landscapes
through bold visual lan-
guage. Known also for
her podcast Sherdili,
Shagun connected the
intimate and universal
in striking ways.
The exhibition, open
daily from 10 AM to 6
PM, will run till August
31, offering art lovers an
immersive cultural ex-
perience.
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Shagun Agrawal’s
series “A Journey
Inward,” where the
psychologist-
turned-artist ex-
plored shifting
perience.
hari, Nikita Tater, Pari-
dhi Jain, and Shagun
spired by global
travels yet deeply
rooted in Rajasthani
The event was in-
augurated by Forest
Minister Sanjay Shar-
ma in the presence of
several dignitaries, art
patrons, and en-
thusiasts. Visitors
admired the di-
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theme “Small Sparks
Big Shifts”. Hosted by
IIHMR Startups, the
event featured visionary
speakers, including Dr
Anand Bang, Amit
Mookim, Richa Bajpai,
Praveen Srivatsa, and Dr
Piyusha Majumdar,
sharing how small ideas
can trigger significant
transformations.
The program com-
menced with an inaugu-
ral address by Dr PR
Sodani, President, IIH-
MR University, followed
by remarks from Yamini
Agarwal, Director, IIH-
MR Foundation, empha-
sizing innovation and
social impact.
Cultural performances
by RJ Damini, RJ Rohit,
Shubhankar Sharma,
Groove X, Shreyank
(Beatboxer), and Oorja
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creativity, making
TEDxIIHMRU 2025 a
vibrant platform blend-
ing intellect and enter-
tainment.
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MUKESH KIRADOO
he spirit of Ganeshotsav
radiated with grandeur
at Taj Lands End, Mum-
bai, where a spectacular
farewell celebration for Lord Gane-
sha brought together tradition, de-
votion and cultural vibrancy.
The highlight of the occasion was
the colourful visarjan parade, marked
by soulful music, energetic dances,
festive delicacies and the joyous hues
of Indian culture, creating an atmos-
phere of spiritual bliss and unity.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra graced the
celebration as the Chief Guest and
received a warm welcome from
Moncrief Aviet, GM, Taj Lands
End, Mumbai and the organising
team. He joined in the prayers with
deep devotion, offering his respects
to Lord Ganesha amidst the beauti-
fully adorned pandal.
His presence added grace to the
festivities as he interacted warmly
with devotees and well-wishers.
The evening was further elevated by
the impeccable hospitality and
warm welcome extended by GM
Moncrief Aviet, who ensured that
the celebrations were seamlessly
managed, keeping in mind every
guest’s comfort amid the grandeur
of festivities. His dedication and at-
tention to detail were evident in the
smooth coordination of the evening,
making it a memorable experience
for all attendees.Dr Chandra ex-
pressed his appreciation for the ex-
quisite arrangements and the spirit
of celebration fostered by the team.
The evening stood as a tribute to
Bappa, celebrated with pomp, faith
and unbridled energy, leaving an
indelible impression of culture,
festivity and togetherness.
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