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KNEW ABOUT THE ATTACK BEFOREHAND: IMRAN
Imran Khan, former Pakistani prime minister, on Friday claimed that four bullets hit his legs during an assassination attempt while he was standing atop a container during his long march in Wazirabad on Thursday. Khan said he had learned about the looming danger beforehand.
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DHONI MOVES HC FOR CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST IPS
Cricketer M S Dhoni has moved the Madras High Court to initiate contempt proceedings and issue summons to IPS officer G Sampath Kumar for his alleged statements against the Supreme Court and certain senior counsels in the matter pertaining to match-fixing.
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Kashmir! Chinar leaves turn Nishat Park in Srinagar into a wonderland bathed in hues of red as Autumn is at its full vigour in the valley. Nishat Park has been laid out in typical Mughal garden style and draws nature lovers not just from around J&K, but across India as well
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govt to compensate victims
Apex court forms panel to look into records of 108 missing people, asks govt to submit report
1992-93 MUMBAI RIOTS Ahmedabad: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday named former TV anchor and journalist Isudan Gadhvi as its chief ministerial candidate for next month’s Assembly elections in Gujarat. The announcement was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday. P5
DELHI MCD POLLS TO BE HELD ON DEC 4, RESULTS ON DEC 7
New Delhi: The elections for Municipal Corporation of Delhi will be held on Dec 4 while the counting of votes will be done on Dec 7, said Delhi State Election Commissioner Vijay Dev. The official said that the Model code of conduct is implemenyted in Delhi from today itself.
I-T SEARCHES ON JHARKHAND CONGRESS MLAS
Ranchi: The Income Tax Dept on Friday conducted searches at properties linked to Jharkhand Congress MLAs Kumar Jaimangal and Pradip Yadav. Jaimangal alias Anup Singh is a legislator from Bermo, while Yadav who joined Congress after splitting from JVM-P represents Poriyahat. P5
First India Bureau New Delhi: Almost three decades after the communal riots of 199293, which left 900 dead and more than 2,000 injured in Mumbai, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the state government to compensate the families of victims who were still missing. The court noted: “If the citizens are forced to live in an atmosphere of communal tension, it
State told the court that it could compensate the families of only 60 of the 168 that were missing
The committee consisting of the Secretary of MSLSA (Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority) and the other two government officers appointed under this order, shall monitor the efforts of the state government to trace other victims who were entitled to compensation.. but were not paid. —Supreme Court affects their right to life guaranteed by Article 21.The violence witnessed by Mumbai in December 1992 and January 1993 adversely affected the right of the
residents of the affected areas to lead dignified and meaningful life.” Affected persons had a right to seek compensation from the state, it noted.
OTHER COURT STORIES SC TO HEAR PLEA ON AIR POLLUTION IN DELHI-NCR ON NOV 10
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on Nov 10 a plea seeking measures to curb worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Bela M Trivedi posted case for hearing on Nov 10 after an advocate mentioned the matter for urgent hearing.
PLEA SEEKING MUSK’S IMPLEADMENT JUNKED WITH COST New Delhi: A bench of the Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed an application seeking impleadment of Elon Musk in a plea concerning the suspension of the Twitter account of a woman slapping a cost of Rs 25,000 on the petitioner.
Srinagar: Security forces dismantling terror ecosystem in J&K have brought down the local recruitment in terrorist outfits to zero leaving the terror sponsors in Pakistan frustrated. From January to October, 40 foreign terrorists have been killed in different encounters in the region and the ones who are on run, are being chased by the security forces. All the terror outfits are facing leadership crisis as the mercenaries sent by Pakistan are finding it hard to garner local support. Foreign terrorists, who have been killed in the first 10-months of this year, were instrumental in provoking and luring local youth into terror groups and pushing them on the path of death and destruction.
ED ATTACHES SHABIR SHAH’S SRINAGAR HOUSE IN TERROR FUNDING New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has attached Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah’s Srinagar house as part of a money laundering probe linked to a case of fuelling terrorist activities in the union territory. The house, worth Rs 21.80 lakh, is located in Botshah colony, Sanat Nagar, in Srinagar’s Barzulla police station area, officials said. “Shabir Ahmad Shah was actively involved in the activities of fuelling unrest in Kashmir valley by way of stone pelting, processions, protests, bandhs, hartals and other subversive activities.”
L-G SINHA MEETS KIN OF KASHMIRI PANDIT KILLED BY TERRORISTS Jammu: J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday met the family members of Puran Krishan Bhat who was gunned down by terrorists in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Bhat was killed on October 15 outside his ancestral house in the Chowdhary Gund area of Shopian where he had gone to look after his orchards. Flanked by Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and ADGP Mukesh Singh, L-G Sinha, visited the house of Bhat at Muthi in Jammu and offered his condolences to his wife Sweety Bhat and children Shriya and Shanu.
MP: 11 killed, 1 injured as SUV collides with bus in Betul Betul: As many as 11 persons were killed and one person sustained injuries after an SUV they were travelling in collided with a bus near Jhallar police station in Betul in the wee hours on Friday. Betul Superintendent of Police (SP) Simala Prasad said that the accident occurred around 2 am. An empty bus was moving on the road and the SUV, which was coming from the Amravati district collided head-on with the bus. The injured person is undergoing treatment in the hospital. Further investigation into the matter is on.
`2 LAKH FOR KIN OF DEAD, INJURED: CM
MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan condoled the deaths of 11 persons in an accident. He tweeted, “I pray to the Almighty that may the people, who lost their lives in this tragic incident, find eternal peace. Our govt stands in support of the kin of the departed souls in this hour of grief.”
PM ANNOUNCES EXGRATIA FOR VICTIMS PM Modi on Friday condoled the loss of lives in the accident that took place in Betul, and announced an ex-gratia for the next of kin of each deceased and also the injured. Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
DEBUNK GUJARAT DEVELOPMENT MODEL, ADOPT RAJASTHAN’S: GEHLOT
Jodhpur: Man kills 4 of family, dies by suicide
Shiv Sena leader shot dead in Punjab; 1 held
Naresh Sharma, Shikha Sharma and Hanspal Yadav
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Jodhpur: A 38-year-old man allegedly killed four members of his family and then died by suicide, the district police said on Friday. Shankar Lal Vishnoi allegedly killed his father Sonaram (65) with an axe, when he was working on the farm, and later murdered his mother Champa (55) and his sons Laxman (14), and Dinesh (8), Lohawat station house officer (SHO) Badri Prasad said.
New Delhi: Sudhir Suri, a Shiv Sena leader, was shot dead in Punjab’s Amritsar on Friday. The incident reportedly took place outside a temple in the city. Shiv Sena leaders were protesting outside a temple against its authorities after some broken idols were found in the trash outside the temple premises. This is when someone from the crowd came and shot Suri.“Sudhir Suri was shot outside Gopal
Baran: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said the Gujarat model of development should be debunked and that of Rajasthan’s should be adopted nationwide. The Congress leader also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to study various social security and welfare schemes of the Rajasthan government and implement them nationally. Gehlot also named Chiranjeevi Health In-
“AMBITION IN POLITICS REASONABLE”
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
surance Scheme, Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and Anuprati Scheme for nationwide implementation. “The state government has taken historical decisions on social
security and welfare schemes for people. We have implemented OPS while it has not been implemented in any of the BJP-ruled states yet,” the chief minister said. More on P8
Baran: Without naming former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said it was reasonable to have ambition in politics but it was the approach that made the difference. His remark comes two days after his former deputy Sachin Pilot raised eyebrows over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “praise” for Gehlot and also nudged the Congress to end the “state of indecision” over the post of chief minister. Turn to P8
Mandir, Amritsar during some agitation. He sustained bullet injuries and was rushed to hospital and died,” the Amritsar police said. The police said the accused has been arrested and the weapon used in the incident has been recovered.
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Police recovered bodies from the water tank and initiated a detailed probe Rajeev Gaur Jodhpur: Investigating the guresome incident, Lohawat SHO Badri Prasad said the police suspect that Shankar Lal Vishnoi, who killed 4 members of his family and later died by suicide, had drugged his family as his wife and other family members who were also present in the house were unaware of the events happened there. The exact reason for the murder is not disclosed yet. Shankar Lal Vishnoi killed his father Sonar-
Police personnel inspect the incident site in Jodhpur on Friday.
am (65) with an axe, when he was working on the farm, and later murdered his mother Champa (55) and his
sons Laxman (14), and Dinesh (8), Lohawat SHO Badri Prasad said. IG P Ramji, District Collector Himanshu
Gupta and Lohawat MLA Kisnaram Vishnoi also reached the spot. According to the information, Vishnoi gave drugs laced lemon water to his family members after which they fell unconscious and he hacked them to death. He hit his father Sonaram on the head with an ax. After that, he killed his mother Champa Devi, and two sons. The wife Vishnoi was in a deep sleep in a room and the door of the room was closed from outside.
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DGP Umesh Mishra calls on Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhavan on Friday. (Inset) DGP offers sweets to traffic personnel outside police HQ.
First India Bureau Jaipur: Congress leader Sachin Pilot has written a letter to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanding constitution of a board in the state government in the name of local deity Veer Tejaji. Veer Tejaji was a legendary Rajasthani folk hero, also considered to be one of the incarnations of Lord Shiva and worshipped as a deity in rural Rajasthan. The former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister said the demand for constitution of a board in the name of Shri Veer Tejaji Maharaj has been pending in the state for a
Sachin Pilot
long time. In many states of the country including Rajasthan, Veer Tejaji Maharaj is worshiped as a folk deity and has millions of followers, a release quoting Pilot said. With the formation of this board, many sections including farmers will get support and new schemes can be made for them, he said in the letter.
ECI launches ‘PwD App 2.0’ for divyang voters
CEO Praveen Gupta along with other officials during the event.
First India Bureau Jaipur: Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta on Friday said that Person with Disability PwD App 2.0 launched by the Election Commission of India will prove to be a milestone in this direction. In a conference with State PWD Icon and Arjuna Awardee Sundar Gurjar, the Election Department officials and representatives of NGOs, he
said that the Election Commission is committed to connect Divyangjans with the election process. CEC Rajiv Kumar, Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey, National PWD Icon Neeru Kumar and high officials of various departments participated in the programme organised in Delhi. State PWD Icon Shatabdi Awasthi of Rajasthan was also present in the programme.
Jaipur: Vipra Gaurav Award and Diwali gettogether by Vipra Mahasabha will be held on November 6. In the Annakoot prasadi on the occasion, thousands of the community people will take part. The event will be held at Green Heavens garden in Mansarovar for which the first invitation was given to lord Ganesh ji. Jaipur MP Ramcharan Bohra, education minister BD Kalla, Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, Social Welfare Board chairperson Dr Archana Sharma and other dignitaries will attend the programme.
First India Bureau Jaipur: The State Congress has started the preparations for the Bharat Jodo Yatra, which will enter Rajasthan in December. Cong general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal on Friday instructed PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra to prepare a roadmap of the journey and organise a tour. Revenue Minister Ramlal Jat, RTDC chief Dharmendra Rathore and PWD Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya went to Jhalawar and inspected the routes.
Nearly 80 fall sick after consuming wedding feast in Jamwa Ramgarh
COURTESY MEET
Form board in name of Veer Tejaji: Pilot writes letter to Gehlot
First India Bureau
Mins review ‘Bharat Jodo’ preparations in Jhalawar
Jaipur: Nearly 80 people were hospitalised for suspected food poisoning in Bhakto Ki Dhani of Jamwa Ramgarh tehsil on Friday. Sources informed the victims had come to attend a marriage in
Dantla Meena gram panchayat in Jamwa Ramgarh. However, they fell ill after consuming adulterated and spurious food items. “Two sons of Nehnu Ram Prajapat, a resident of Bhatko Ki Dhani, were to be married on Friday. Nearly 80
people started complaining of stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhoea after consuming adulterated food items like Mawa, Rasgoola and Chips on Thursday night. Later, they were rushed to nearby hospitals,” said a source.
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Man axes father, 3 others to death, later kills himself
Vipra Award to be held on Sunday in Mansarovar
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Rahul Gandhi, CM Gehlot and KC Venugopal during the yatra.
Interestingly, the State BJP has also decided to take out Rath Yatra in all 200 assembly constituencies of the state before Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra. The yatra will be held between November 17 and December 17.
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BY-ELECTION FOR JMCG MAYOR
BJP fields Rashmi Saini, Cong Hema Singhania for mayor post Bharat Dixit & Dinesh Tiwari
Jaipur: The BJP and Congress have finally decided the candidates for the by-election of mayor in JMCG. BJP has declared councillor Rashmi Saini as its candidate while Congress has fielded Hema Singhania. Rajula Singh and Nasreen Bano have also filed their nominations. A total of four candidates have filed five nomination papers. All the MLAs of the Greater Municipal Corporation area and the leaders who were candidates in the assembly elections were called for talks at the BJP headquarters. After this Rashmi Saini’s name was announced. Many leaders, including MLA Kalicharan Saraf, Ashok Lahoti, former MLA Rajpal Singh
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DIGEST After Raj HC, jolt to BSP candidates from SC also Jaipur: Supreme court has rejected BSP’s petition seeking to debar exBSP MLAs from voting in Rajya Sabha elections. Hemant Nahta had challenged Rajasthan high court order in the supreme court. He had filed the petition in June 2022 during the Rajya Sabha hearing. However, the apex court did not allow immediate hearing. The hearing was conducted today in which the court rejected the petition and disposed of the matter.
Saras hikes price of gold milk by `2; others unchanged Jaipur: Jaipur Dairy administration has increased the price of milk. The prices have been increased on only Gold brand while the prices of Toned, Standard and Double Toned milk. According to the new rate list of Jaipur Dairy, one liter pack of gold milk will be available for Rs 62 instead of Rs 60, while half liter pack will be available for Rs 31 instead of Rs 30. This increased price will be applicable from November 5 evening supply. The rates will be applicable on milk supplied in Jaipur and Dausa districts. On Sept 5 also, Jaipur Dairy had increased the price of milk by Rs 2 per liter.
4 CANDIDATES FILE NOMINATIONS Rashmi Saini BJP - Ward 12
Hema Singhania Congress - Ward 74
Rajula Singh Congress - Ward 130 (L) Rashmi Saini from BJP files nomination. (R) Hema Singhania from Congress filed two forms on Friday. —PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO
SHEEL DHABHAI GETS EMOTIONAL; HER DAUGHTER SHOUTS SLOGANS AGAINST BJP
NOMINATIONS FILED FOR NASIRABAD NAGAR PALIKA BY-ELECTION
Jaipur: During the nomination process, high voltage drama was also when the acting mayor Sheel Dhabhai’s daughter objected to the party stopping the other claimants who reached the BJP headquarters. Dhabhai was also annoyed for not being made a candidate and her daughter even said that BJP is a third class party. Her daughter shouted slogans with bouncers outside the BJP office.
Nasirabad: Nominations were also filed for the by-polls of Nasirabad Nagar Palika Chairman on Friday. Councillor Poonam Sankhla, Rituka Soni, Saroj Bissa and Anita Mittal filed their nominations Anita Mittal filed nomination as BJP candidate while Saroj Bissa filed nomination as BJP and independent candidate. Similarly, councillor Poonam Sankhla too filed nomination as Congress and independent. Rituka Soni filed nomination as Congress candidate. The election will be held on November.
Shekhawat, Kailash Verma were also present at the time of
Saini’s nomination. BJP made Saini its candidate after consul-
tation with all the councillors. Gulab Chand Kataria, Satish Poonia,
Organization Gen Secy Chandrashekhar discussed this.
RULES THE ROOST
the first time in years, the party Fhasorfouragreed to a name
by showing solidarity. But in this too the leaders of the Vasundhara Raje faction have their say. The party had made up its mind to make Sukhpreet Bansal its candidate, but on eleventh hour, the dice was turned. Everyone agreed on the name of Saini and the leaders who turned the dice are more of the Raje faction.
WILL SEND POLICE IF COUNCILLORS HELD CAPTIVE: PSK
Jaipur: Food and Civil Supplies MinPratap S Khachariyawas on Friday attacked BJP over the ongoing byelection and said that if any councillor is held hostage, then action will be taken by police. “If the councillors are held hostage during the election and if their relatives complain, then we will send the police. We will set them free from BJP by sending police,” he said.
SURPRISE VISIT TO SMS
T Ravikant finds several loopholes Vikas Sharma Jaipur: Principal Medical Education Secretary T Ravikant had a marathon tour of the SMS Hospital on Friday for the first time after assuming the new responsibility. Ravikant took a meeting of administrative officers in the hospital and checked the arrangements at OPD and IPD for about two hours. He also overview IPD Tower, Cardiac Tower. “According to the intention of the government, the first priority is to provide services to the public. Due to better treatment, patients from all over the country are coming to SMS Hospital. There is a lot of scope for improvement in the existing systems. Feedback will be taken from all the doctors, administrative officers regarding this. The responsibility of all
‘IMPROVE SYSTEM’
the people associated with the hospital will be fixed, so that the arrangements should be improved,” Ravikant told the First India.
Ati Utkrisht and Utkrisht Cong sevadal worker shot dead in Beawar Seva Padak announced First India Bureau
Beawar (Ajmer): A Congress Sevadal officebearer was shot dead by three miscreants in Beawar town of Ajmer district on Wednesday night. Police informed the deceased has been
First India Bureau Jaipur: Ministry of Home Affairs released the list of names of Ati Utkrisht and Utkrisht Seva Padak. 125 police officers and jawans will get Ati Utkrisht Seva Padak and 215 police officers will get Utkrisht Seva Padak. Two names from Jpr Commissionerate are also in list. ADCP North Dharmendra Sagar and Adarsh Chaudhary will get Utkrisht Seva
Padak. He has a special hold in handling law and order. His opinion is sought before any religious event in the Walled City. Utkrisht Seva Padak for 2020 has been announced. ADG person-
ACB traps tech asst in JEn office with `4,500 Navin Sharma Jaipur: The ACB Jaipur city unit-II on Friday nabbed Arun Kumar, Technical Assistant posted in the office of Junior Engineer JVVNL at Kanota, Jaipur red handed taking a bribe of Rs 4,500. DG ACB BL Soni said that the bribe was sought In lieu of issuing an electrical connection in the house and fixing the fault of the line near the roof.
Accused Arun Kumar in ACB custody on Friday.
The accused has sought Rs 6,000 bribe. The complaint was verified under supervision of DIG ACB, Jaipur, Kaluram Rawat and ASP Rajpal Godara.
nel Anil Paliwal, ADG Recruitment Vinita Thakur will get Utkrisht Seva Padak. ADG Crime Ravi Prakash Mehrada, IPS officers Jaynarayan and Satyendra Singh will also get the medal.
Bhiwadi most polluted city of Raj, AQI 425 Jaipur (FIB): Bhiwadi was the most polluted city in Rajasthan with the AQI level reaching 425 during the last 24hours. The AQI level was 318 in Jaipur. The state capital is in the red zone while Alwar with 240 is in the orange range. Pali, Kota, Ajmer and Udaipur were in the yellow zone. Further increase in pollution is expected due to fireworks on weddings on Dev Uthni Ekadashi on Friday.
FLYING INT’L
Thai airline to resume daily services from Jaipur to Bangkok from Jan 5 Kashiram Choudhary Jaipur: Another direct flight will be available from Jaipur International Airport to Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand’s airline Thai Smile will operate this flight. The airline has informed the Jaipur airport administration about it. It is believed that this flight will start operating regularly from January 5, 2023. The Bangkok flight of Thai Smile airline
Nasreen Bano Congress - Ward 32
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DAILY FLIGHTS FROM JPR TO BANGKOK
operated even before the pandemic. But in March 2020, its services stopped due to the ban on all international flights after an increase in Covid cases. Now,
Thai Smile airline flight WE-343/344 will start
The flight will operate seven days a week
Flight will reach Jaipur airport from Bangkok at 9:15 pm
Currently, there are AirAsia flights to Bangkok four days a week
Flight will go from Jaipur to Bangkok at 10:15 pm
AirAsia flights go to Bangkok’s second biggest Don Mueang Airport
the airline has proposed to resume flight services in the winter schedule. According to the proposal of the airline, flight was to start from October 30. How-
ever, there has been a delay. But airport sources say that services will resume from January 5. The DGCA has approved the schedule of the airline.
identified as advocate Hazrat Ali Kathat (32), a Congress Sevadal Sec-
retary and resident of Fatehpuriya Doyam. “Three miscreants entered his house at around midnight on Wednesday and fired gunshots at him. The victim sustained bullet injuries on his head and died on the spot. His
body has been kept in the mortuary of Amrit Kaur Hospital. Based on CCTV footage, the three miscreants have been detained and are being interrogated. The reason behind his murder is yet to be ascertained,” police said.
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GROWING ECONOMIC INEQUALITY
A MAJOR GLOBAL CHALLENGE
economy, regional and interstate disparities, poor skill development, prevalence of caste system, tax evasion- undue concentra tion of incomes in a few hands, unemployment and underemployment, corruption, administrative bottlenecks, heavy dependence on agriculture sector and inadequate public infrastructure. India has to use the new technology to increase productivity and wages to reduce income inequality. Implement reforms that redistribute money and power, level the playing field, prioritise interests of lower strata of society and review present system of taxation and social spending.
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The pandemic has severely affected the poor and hurt the middle class in terms of loss of accumulated wealth and savings. The rising inequality is linked to slower economic growth. The five Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - are among the most equal in the world on a variety of criteria
conomic inequality is the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society or between different nations. It is a concern in almost all countries around the world and often people are trapped in poverty with little chance to climb up the social ladder. Income and wealth inequality has risen practically in all major advanced economies over the past two to three decades. Income distribution trends are more mixed in emerging economies but many of them including China and India have experienced rising inequality. Rising inequality has hampered economic growth by dampening aggregate demand and slowing productivity and stirred social discontent, political polarization, and populist nationalism. The pandemic has revealed vulnerability of societal and economic fragility. People across all income categories feel that economic inequality is a global challenge. The challenges are well expressed by UN Chief António Guterres when he states that “Income disparities and a lack of opportunities” are creating a vicious cycle of inequality, frustration and discontent across generations. The mega trends that have mainly impacted modern day economy and inequality are: Technology, Climate change, Urbanisation and International Migration. Whilst technological innovations have
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supported economic growth, offering new possibilities in fields such as health care, education, communication and productivity, there is also evidence to show that it has led to increased wage inequality, and displaced workers. Climate change, according to the World Social Report, is making the world’s poorest countries even poorer, and could reverse progress made in reducing inequality among countries. It is noteworthy that today more people live in urban areas than rural areas, a trend that is expected to continue over the coming years. Although cities drive economic growth, they are more unequal than rural areas. The fourth megatrend, international migration, is described as both a “powerful symbol of global inequality”, and “a force for equality under the right conditions”. Effects of Inequality. Higher rates of health, social problems and reduced population-wide satisfaction and happiness. Drag on economic growth, Unstable economies and fosters political dysfunction, Unequal distribution of resources fostering conflict, war and displacement, Creates vicious cycles of poverty that reinforce vulnerabilities and negatively affect those in greatest need, Leads to a societal breakdown in trust, solidarity and social cohesion, and Rapid environmental degradation. Reasons for Divergences in Income. Political instability, Low levels of education and skills, Quality of work culture, Savings and investment habits of people, State of tax collection by government, Levels of corruption and criminality, State of social
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week after he completed the $44 billion deal to acquire the social media platform, Elon Musk announced his arrival at Twitter waving an axe in one hand and a harsh set of rules for employees in the other. Beginning Friday the axe was set to fall on around 7500 employees. Employees will have to put in 80 hours of work with no leave, no five-day week and no holiday. Twitter’s “Days of Rest”, or the monthly breaks for employees, are reported to have been removed from their calendars. It sounds like Musk is leading an army to war! He has also ordered Twitter to cut infrastructure costs by one billion dollars.
Investment in education, advance technology, R&D and infrastructure must be boosted, with stronger programs for worker up skilling, reskilling, & lifelong learning that respond to shifts in the demand for skills. Pursue sustainable growth and economic welfare, Primary product dependency, and Geographical location Indian Scenario. India is a developing nation with large number of affluent elite but has a poor record on economic equality. While the top 1% hold 22% of total national income, the bottom 50% share has gone down to 13%. India’s middle class is relatively poor, with an average wealth of just 29.5% of the total national income. India has noticeable social inequality with huge differential access to wealth, power, and prestige. Social inequality exists on grounds of gender, race, age, ethnicity, religion, and kinship basis. Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) prepared by the NITI Aayog highlighted that one in every four people in the country are multi dimensionally poor. The factors that act complementary to the rise and sustenance of inequality in India are:- Labour intensive manufacturing with poor performance, lesser jobs despite growing
Those with a small following may still stick to it but those with millions of Twitter followers like Barrack Obama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Joe Biden, Amitabh Bachchan and other celebrities may have to rethink But bigger ripples are being made over his plan to monetise the blue tick marks of verification one gets to see on a message. Fixing $8 per such message has already caused a flutter even if it is lower than
THE WAY FORWARD Levy a modest progressive wealth tax on multimillionaires for redistribution to reduce income inequality. Harness the potential of technological transformation to foster more inclusive economic growth, broaden capital ownership and reform corporate governance to reflect wider stakeholder interests. Investment in education, advance technology, R&D and infrastructure must be boosted, with stronger programs for worker up skilling, reskilling, and lifelong learning that respond to shifts in the demand for skills. Frame policies that directly reduce income inequality and pursue inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth, ensuring a balance among economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Rationalise patterns of taxation and ownership and provision of public goods, such as health care and education. Globally, debt forgiveness and reform of trade agreements benefitting the underdeveloped countries that in turn can reduce income and other forms of inequality. The pandemic has severely affected the poor and hurt the middle class in terms of loss of accumulated wealth and savings. The rising inequality is linked to slower economic growth. The five Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are among the most equal in the world on a variety of criteria, and they have attained high levels of welfare and equality. This is due to strong focus on social solidarity, taxation and higher spending on education and healthcare. They are a role model for all nations emulate with due modifications as per their own situations and conditions.
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BJP BETTER PLACED THAN CONGRESS TO HANDLE REBELS IN HIMACHAL
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imachal Pradesh is witnessing rebellions in both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress before the November 12 Assembly elections. These rebels are bent on spoiling the prospects of both the parties. The BJP expelled five of its leaders on Monday and another the next day as they had turned defiant over denial of tickets. Those expelled included Kripal Parmar, the state vice-president and former Rajya Sabha MP. Congress too is grappling with the problem and hoped that Priyanka Gandhi’s visit might help in placating the rebels. Together 20 nominations were filed by the rebels of the two parties. The impact of rebellion on the two parties will vary. The threat posed by the BJP rebels may become inconsequential after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rallies in the State. The same cannot be said about Priyanka Gandhi. Her party also does not have a good track record in resolving disputes and make it easy for rebels to queer the pitch for it.
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HIMACHAL PRADESH ELECTIONS
Priyanka promises 1L jobs, OPS, financial assistance for women Kangra (PTI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said her party will provide 1 lakh jobs, restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and provide financial assistance of Rs 1,500 to every woman in the state if it is voted to power in the upcoming Assembly polls. Addressing a rally here, Vadra said the Congress will also fight the drug menace, which is ruining the future of the youth and build English-medium schools in every Assembly constituency. She also targeted the state government, saying the state has “drowned” in debt under the BJP dispensation and 63,000 government posts are lying vacant. Citing the work done by the Congress in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, the only two states where the party is in power on its own, Vadra said her party will fulfil its promises in Himachal as well. “The Congress will create 1 lakh jobs... Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is sitting here, he has provided 5 lakh jobs in three years. The Congress government in Rajasthan has provided 1.30 lakh jobs,” the Congress leader said.
CONG’S SUDHIR SHARMA HITS BACK AT SHAH Dharamshala: Sudhir Sharma, considered one of the CM candidates of Congress, said having many faces for the top post shows that his party has competent leaders. The remarks came in response to Amit Shah’s jibe that there are seveneight aspirants for the Himachal Pradesh CM’s post in the Congress.
BHARAT JODO YATRA TAKES BREAK IN T’GANA
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra waves to the party supporters during the Parivartan Pratigya Rally for the upcoming Himachal elections, at Nagrota Bagwan, in Kangra on Friday. —PHOTO BY ANI
PM TO ADDRESS 2 RALLIES IN HIMACHAL TODAY
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra poses for a selfie after offering prayers at Maa Jwala Devi Temple, in Kangra on Friday. Chhattishgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is also seen. —PHOTO BY ANI
IN THE COURTYARD PROPHET REMARK ROW: DELHI COPS TO HANDLE JINDAL FIRS
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday directed that all FIRs against expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal lodged across the country in connection with his alleged remarks against Prophet Muhammad be transferred to Delhi Police. A bench also extended interim protection to Jindal till the probe is concluded by Delhi police.
U’KHAND DOMICILE WOMEN: SC LIFTS STAY ON HC ORDER
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday lifted the stay imposed by Uttarakhand High Court on a 2006 order giving 30% reservation to women having domicile of the state in state civil services. A bench of Justices SA Nazeer and V Ramasubramanian issued notice in the matter and sought reply on the Uttarakhand govt’s plea.
CANNOT RESTRICT WOMAN’S REPRODUCTIVE CHOICE: KERALA HC
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday observed that there can be no restriction on a woman’s right to exercise her reproductive choice, to either procreate or abstain from it. The court took the route of an earlier apex court judgement where it was held that as per Article 21 of the Constitution of India, a woman has right to make reproductive choice as it is a dimension of her personal liberty. It ruled in a petition of a 23-year-old MBA student seeking termination of her pregnancy from consensual sex with her classmate.
UP COURT AWARDS LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO 5 FOR MURDER Bareilly: A court here has sentenced five people to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of the head of sanitation workers six years ago during a marriage ceremony. The court held them guilty on Monday and pronounced the sentence on Thursday. On April 22, 2016, Rajeev had gone to attend a wedding where he was shot dead.
Hyderabad: The ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a break on Friday and will resume from Medak in Telangana on Saturday. “#BharatJodoYatra will take a day’s break on 4th Nov. We begin afresh from Medak, Telangana on 5th Nov,” Bharat Jodo’s official Twitter handle said.
MP HC SETS ASIDE CONVICTION OF MAN IN KIDNAPPING CASE
Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside a lower court order of 1998 convicting a man of kidnapping a woman of a different faith, whose kin had claimed she was a minor at the time. Nayab Khan was, on Aug 26, 1998, sentenced to two years in jail and fined Rs 5,000 by the court of the Panna additional sessions judge under section 363 (kidnapping) of the IPC.
MLAS’ POACHING CASE: TELANGANA HC ADJOURNS HEARING ON BJP PLEA
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday adjourned hearing to Monday on a BJP petition seeking probe by the CBI or sitting judge into the alleged attempt to buy four MLAs of the TRS. The court also adjourned the hearing on the petitions of the wife of one of the accused and others. The court made it clear that the stay on the investigation in the case will continue till the next hearing. As the state government has filed an elaborate counter, the counsel for the BJP sought time to go through the same and prepare for arguments.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two rallies in Sindar Nagar and Solan on Saturday in his campaign for the BJP in the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls scheduled for November 12. Official sources said he will also visit Radha Soami Satsang in Beas in Punjab.
I-T searches on J’khand Cong MLAs over tax evasion charges Ranchi/New Delhi (PTI): The Income Tax Department on Friday conducted searches at properties linked to Jharkhand Congress MLAs Kumar Jaimangal and Pradip Yadav. Jaimangal alias Anup Singh is a legislator from Bermo, while Yadav who joined Congress after splitting from the JVM-P represents Poriyahat. Congress is a partner of the JMM-led ruling alliance in the state. The searches were
conducted at the properties of the legislators in Ranchi, Bermo and Patna, officials said. Some private people, including an iron ore trader in Chaibasa, were also searched by the I-T
Morbi: Civic body’s chief officer suspended days after bridge collapse Morbi (PTI): The Gujarat government has suspended Morbi Municipality’s Chief Officer Sandipsinh Zala in the wake of the bridge collapse incident that claimed 135 lives, a senior official said on Friday. The British-era suspension bridge, built on the river Machchhu in Morbi town, had collapsed on Sunday evening. The people who died in the tragedy included women and children. “The state Urban Development Department has suspended Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandipsinh Zala,” said Morbi District Collector G T Pandya. Resident Additional Collector of Morbi
Department, they said. Jaimangal said he was extending full cooperation to the I-T Department which is conducting the searches as part of an investigation into tax evasion charges. “The searches were carried out under the pressure of the BJP. Such action will have to be faced by those who are against BJP. I am against BJP and so, I am facing it. But, it can’t scare me,” he told reporters.
BJP accuses Delhi govt of registering ‘bogus’ workers New Delhi (PTI): The BJP on Friday accused the Delhi government of registering “bogus” construction workers and siphoning off money meant for them for AAP’s party-related work. In a joint conference with party MP Manoj Tiwari, BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s intent and integrity was polluted. Patra termed it the biggest corruption case in India as far as construction workers were concerned. He said three NGOs working for construction workers alleged massive corruption in their registration through proxies. The BJP leader accused the Delhi govt of disbursing Rs 3,000 crore among “fake” construction workers.
BJP’s Sambit Patra termed it biggest corruption case in India as far as construction workers were concerned. —FILE PHOTO
Elaborating on the figures, Patra said between 2006 and 2021, over 13 lakh construction workers were registered under the Delhi government’s labour department. Of these, over 9 lakh were registered between 2018 to 2021. Patra said investigations had revealed 2 lakh fake registrations in Delhi. He alleged that
65,000 workers had the same mobile number while 15,700 had the same residential address in Delhi and the remaining 4,370 had the same permanent address. However, none of these workers sharing the same temporary or permanent address are connected to each other, he said.
Ex-TV anchor Isudan Gadhvi is AAP’s CM candidate for Gujarat
Land grabbing: ED raids nearly a dozen places in WB, J’khand
Arvind Kejriwal greets AAP’s CM candidate Isudan Gadhvi at a public meeting ahead of Gujarat elections, in Ahmedabad, on Friday. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann is also seen.
Ahmedabad (PTI): The AAP on Friday named former TV anchor and journalist Isudan Gadhvi as its CM candidate for Assembly elections in Gujarat. The announcement was made by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal who said the 40-year-old Gadhvi got as many as 73 per cent votes in a poll conducted by the party. Gadhvi was pitted against state party unit chief Gopal Italia, who played a key role in the Patidar community agitation. He hails from a farmers’ family in
Dwarka district’s Pipaliya village and belongs to the other backward castes, which account for 48 per cent of the state’s population. Kejriwal said the party conducted the poll by asking people to choose their chief ministerial face. Over 16 lakh people voted and 73 per cent of those preferred Gadhvi, Kejrwial said. Last week, Kejriwal had urged people to contact the party through SMS, WhatsApp etc to give their views about who should be CM candidate from the party.
New Delhi (ANI): Officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches at nearly one dozen locations in West Bengal and Jharkhand in a money laundering case against those illegally occupying Indian Army lands, sources said. As per sources, the raids are going on at nearly four places in West Bengal and eight in Jharkhand. The places searched included residential and office premises of a Kolkatabased businessman Amit Agrawal and several others, sources said. As per sources, Agrawal was earlier arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, and the raids were planned after his revelation in the case.
WOOING HINDU VOTERS
Is Didi trying to save her political future by an ‘image makeover’? Mahesh Sharma
has been given the additional charge of the Chief Officer until further orders, he said. Morbi Municipality had given the contract of the bridge repair and maintenance to Oreva group for 15 years, officials said. Police have so far arrested nine persons in connection with the bridge collapse incident.
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New Delhi: Once bitten, twice shy. It seems that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is following the age old adage. In view of her experience with the previous Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, she has started improving relations with the acting Governor of the state, La Ganesh. He is also not very active as Ganesh is not a full time governor. He has to see both Manipur and West Bengal together and secondly he also spends time in his home state Tamil Nadu. So, after he
became the caretaker governor in July, goodwill is visible between the government and the Raj Bhavan. Such is the harmony that Mamata Banerjee, who avoids even visiting Delhi for central government functions,
went to Chennai to attend the birthday celebrations of Governor La Ganesh’s elder brother. Now the question is, what message does she want to convey with this? Will improving relations with the caretaker governor give
her party relief from central agencies? Or is it part of a bargain, allegations of which have surfaced for the past few days? Keep in mind that Didi has attacked the BJP in the past and also praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. So, her politics has confused the opposition parties, because of which she is also walking away from the Opposition parties. It seems that she is doing politics of completely stopping Hindu voters from turning against her in her state while at the same time trying to get some relief from Central agencies.
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‘Mizoram contributing to India’s endeavour to engage with neighbours’ First India Bureau Aizawl: President Droupadi Murmu, who was in Mizoram on a two-day visit, said on Friday that the tribal majority state benefits from and makes contributions to the nation’s endeavour to engage with neighbours in the region. Addressing a special assembly session here, she said that Mizoram
can explore its past, find best governance practices from premodern days, and revive it within contemporary systems for the betterment of people. She also stated that the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, over the years, “has evolved into an effective instrument in finding solution to people’s problem”. Murmu stated that she was keen to see in-
creased women’s representation in public life, particularly among lawmakers. “The Centre’s ‘Act East Policy’ places emphasis on the northeast for improving the country’s ties with the extended neighbourhood in the Asia-Pacific region. Mizoram benefits from and also makes contributions to the nation’s endeavour to engage with the
President Droupadi Murmu accorded a guard of honour on her first visit to Sikkim, in Gangtok, on Friday. —PHOTO BY PIB
Farmers backbone of rising India: Vice Prez Dhankhar VP exhorts the PU alumni to give back to one’s alma mater and to the society at large
First India Bureau Chandigarh: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said farmers are the backbone of a rising India and also credited industry with driving the agriculture sector into a “new trajectory”. “Bharat is on the rise as never before. It is a global recognition. And in this rise, farmers are the backbone,” he said in his inaugural address at the 15th edition of the agriculture and food technology fair organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here. The vice president said the commitment of
Spl status to Bihar only on papers: Nitish Patna (PTI): In a veiled jibe at the Modi govt at the Centre, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar claimed that "prachar prasar" (propaganda) was going on with little on offer for the poorer states. Kumar, who snapped ties with the BJP two months ago, also lamented that the long-standing demand for special status to Bihar, which “all poor states should get”, was not accepted. “Is anything worthwhile happening in poor states? Only propaganda is underway (Garib gurba rajyon mein kuchh ho raha hai?,” Nitish Kumar said on Thursday.
Bharat is on the rise as never before. It is a global recognition. And in this rise, farmers are the backbone.... It is the farmer who needs to be well informed so that he adopts economically sustainable measures. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar lighting the lamp at 3rd Global Alumni Meet in Panjab University, in Chandigarh on Friday.
the industry to drive the agriculture sector on a novel trajectory is commendable, welcome
and needs to be taken to higher stages of execution. Calling the theme of
—Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President
the fair -- Digital Transformation for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security -- an apt
GOVT ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF UP IAS VIDYA BHUSHAN Ahtesham Siddiqui Lucknow: UP’s famous IAS officer Vidya Bhushan’s resignation has been accepted by the government. Bhushan’s wife and IPS officer Alankrita Singh is already under suspension for going to foreign without permission. 2008-batch officer Vidya Bhushan is originally from Bihar. He has been the DM of Amethi, Pratapgarh, Etawah. IAS Vidya Bhushan, while being MD PVVNL in Varanasi, had sent his resignation to department. He has resigned on medical ground. Before the resignation of Bhushan, the government had also
UP TRANSFERS
one, he said its relevance can never be over emphasised. Vice President Dhankhar also lauded the central dispensation over its contribution in feeding 80 crore people for free in the last two years, a reference to the Union government’s efforts to tackle COVID-19 situation. For us, agriculture is not a profession, it is a tradition and a way of life, he asserted. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Punjab Agriculture Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal were also present on the occasion.
neighbours in the region,” she stated. Murmu said that the state has done well on all parameters, despite challenges posed by the topography of the hilly state. “After achieving the status of a full-fledged State in 1987, Mizoram has not looked back. The topography of the hilly region poses special challenges for development; yet the
Bhubaneswar (PTI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to convene an all-party meeting for quick resolution of border issues with Andhra Pradesh. Though Kotia cluster comprising 28 villages is presently located within Odisha, 21 villages have found a place in the newly carved ParvatipuramManyam district of the neighbouring state. The district headquarters is just 40 km from some villages of the cluster in Odisha state. Both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh governments are engaged in a five-decade-long political tug-of-war over the ownership of 21 out of the 28 villages in the Kotia panchayat and the case is sub-judice at the Supreme Court
Work on new building of Parliament going on at very fast pace: Puri
Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates UMI Expo 2022, in Kochi.
Kochi (PTI): With less than a month to go for the November deadline, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said construction work of the new Parliament building is going on at a very fast pace. The govt has been maintaining that the project would be completed by November and winter session would be held in new building. In August, MoS for
Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore had told Lok Sabha that the physical progress of the new Parliament building is 70 per cent and the month of November is the deadline. Addressing a press conference here after inaugurating ‘15th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Expo’, Puri said there are over 4,000 people working round-theclock on the project.
SHEKHAWAT IN N-E
‘Modern technology to address N-E’s flood problem’ Union Jal Shakti Minister hopes for a solution to the recurring problem First India Bureau Shillong: Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed optimism that modern science and technology will come up with a workable solution to the flood problem in the North East region.
Participating in a discussion on Space Applications in Flood Management in the North Eastern Region at the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) at Umiam near here on Thursday, he said, “the ministry intends to make maxi-
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat interacts with locals in Shillong.
mum use of modern science and technology to come up with a workable solution to the ageold problem of floods in the Northeast region.” He said, “Several measures are being taken on a large scale to provide relief to the Northeastern states from the ravages of floods.” He said the aim of the Jal Shakti Ministry is to provide water to each
among all Indian states, providing an ideal home for extraordinary and rich biodiversity, she noted. “Our multiple initiatives in promoting renewable sources of energy have won admiration around the world. Meanwhile, we as individual citizens, policymakers, lawmakers or administrators must strive at our level to help heal the planet.
Pradhan wants all-party meet on issues with Andhra
Vidya Bhushan & Alankrita
approved the VRS application of IAS Juthika Patankar and IAS Renuka Kumar. Officers in the bureaucracy say that Vidya Bhushan is considered to be a very good and hardworking officer. He says that his wife IPS Alankrita Singh had gone on foreign study leave but she was suspended and leave application was not accepted which made Vidya Bhushan sad.
state has done remarkably well on all parameters, especially when it comes to human development. “As a tribal-majority state, Mizoram can explore its past and find best governance practices from pre-modern days that can be revived within contemporary systems,” she said. Mizoram has the highest forest cover
and every household and agricultural land. Shekhawat said that the discussions revolved around technological intervention to expedite the development activities and its implementation in the region, reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision and commitment to bring in all-round development in the Northeast.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inspects preparations at Ravidas Ghat ahead of ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’, Varanasi, on Friday.
It requires the Odisha government to be proactive on the ground, thereby bringing the government and administration closer to the residents of these border villages. —Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister
since 1968. In a letter to Patnaik written on October 31 and released to the press on Friday, Pradhan, who hails from Odisha, said the chief
minister should also review the progress made by the inter-state committee and highlight the developmental activities taken up in the border villages.
CRUCIAL READ TMC-RUN MUNICIPALITY CHAIRMAN RESIGNS OVER SEX FOR JOB SCANDAL Kolkata (Agencies): Sisir Mondal, Chairman of TMC controlled Dainhat Municipality in West Bengal’s East Burdwan on Friday resigned from his post following the instructions of the party high command after his name got involved in a sex for job scandal. He gave his resignation letter to Katwa sub-divisional officer but refused to make any statement to the waiting media persons. Trinamool’s East Burdwan President, Rabindranath Chattopadhyay confirmed to the media persons that Mondal has resigned following the instructions of the party high command. Recently an audio clip went viral, where a young woman, reportedly in a telephonic conversation with Mondal, requested him for a job.
3 SIBLINGS DIE IN REFRIGERATOR EXPLOSION IN TN
Chennai (Agencies): Three siblings, including two women, were asphyxiated to death in Chengalpattu district early on Friday. The deceased included V Girija (63), her sister , S Radha (55) and their brother, Rajkumar (48). Rajkumar’s wife Bhargavi (41) and daughter Aaradhana (7) are admitted to the hospital. The family had come to Chengalpattu to perform the first death anniversary rituals of Girija’s husband Venkataraman.
DHARMA SANSAD: NOTICE TO YATI NARSINGHANAND
Ghaziabad (PTI): The UP Police has issued a notice to Yati Narsinghanand, the priest of Ghaziabad’s Dasna Devi temple, instructing him not to organise a “dharma sansad” and a preparatory meeting for which permission has not been obtained from the district administration. Narsinghanand, who often triggers controversy with his provocative remarks, has called 3-day “dharma sansad” beginning December 17.
UP ATS ARRESTS TWO YOUTHS NAMED BY TERROR ACCUSED HELD EARLIER
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested two youths whose names had come up during the interrogation of some accused arrested earlier for having links with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), an official release issued here said. Those arrested have been identified as 28-year-old Aas Mohammed and 23-year-old Mohammed Haaris. Aas is a resident of Zahirpur village under Deoband police station limits in Saharanpur, while Haaris hails from Uttarkhand's Haridwar district, the release issued by the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) said on Thursday. They were initially called for questioning and later arrested.
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JAL JEEVAN MISSION:`628 CR APPROVED FOR 45 SCHEMES
FOLK, TRADITION & SPIRITUALITY
12 schemes in Karauli dist, 6-6 in Bikaner, Udaipur, 4-4 in Jaisalmer Jaipur: Jal Jeevan Mission is an important scheme to provide tap water to every household in view of the heterogeneous geographical situation and scattered settlement of the state. In this sequence, CM Ashok Gehlot has approved Rs 628 crore for 45 schemes across state under Jal Jeevan Mission. With this approval of Gehlot, various works going on in the state under Jal Jeevan Mission will get momentum and the works will be completed within the stipulated time period, so that people will be able to get water from tap till village-Dhani. Under this approval, 12 schemes in Karauli district of the state, 6-6 in Bikaner and Udaipur, 4-4 in Jaisalmer and Pali, 3 in Hanumangarh and 2-2 in Alwar, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur
Mother-son drown while washing clothes near anicut
First India Bureau Dungarpur: A mother and her two-year-old son drowned at a water body in Dara Khera village here on Friday. Police informed deceased has been identified as Dayalal Parmar and her son Mohit Parmar. “The mother was washing clothes at anicut while her son was playing nearby. Incidentally, Mohit slipped into the water and could not swim back. The mother too jumped into the water to save him. A girl standing nearby rushed home and alerted family members. However, both drowned and could not be saved,” police said. “Incident occurred in Dovra Police Station area. Their bodies were fished out by police,” police added.
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`120 CR APPROVED FOR SALARY OF REGULAR EMPLOYEES OF MNREGA Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial provision of Rs 120 crore for the salary and allowances of the regular employees working in the Rajasthan Rural Employment Guarantee Council and its offices under Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme. It is noteworthy that Rs 40 crore is required per month for the salary and allowances of the said personnel. With this approval, salary allowance will be given to the regular employees of MNREGA in 2022-23. district and Sri Ganganagar, Dungarpur, Sikar, 1-1 scheme can be implemented in Banswara. On completion
of the works, a permanent solution to the drinking water problem in these areas will be ensured.
Jaipur: The Ashok Gehlot government has increased the number of posts in recruitment of medical officers. The number increased more than double. The posts which fell vacant due to promotion and other reasons were also added to the posts under recruitment. The medical and health department has sent the requisition to add 925 new posts in the recruitment process. DirectorPublic Health sent the requisition to RUHS administration. Now instead of 840, recruitment examinations will be held on 1765 posts.
‘6 hrs power supply will be given to farmers in 4 blocks’ Vikas Sharma Jaipur: Under the Rabi season of the state, 6-6 hours power supply will be given to the farmers in four blocks. Principal Energy Secretary Bhaskar A. Sawant issued orders for discom wise blocks. If the situation remains normal, then from December, most of the farmers should be given electricity in the block during the day. Interacting with the First India, Principal Energy Secretary Bhaskar A Sawant said that discoms have de-
cided agriculture blocks for farmers. The first block will start at 9 am, the second block will start at 10.30 am. Electricity will be given in the third block from 10 pm and in the fourth block from 11 pm.
There has been record electricity demand in Rabi season and the power demand is estimated to reach around 16500 MW. Whereas till now the maximum demand in Rajasthan has been 16012 MW.
Nursing student found dead at guest house First India Bureau Jodhpur: A nursing student allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the roof of a guest house in Jodhpur, po-
lice said. Police informed the girl, identified was a nursing student in Umaid Hospital of Jodhpur. “Victim was residing in hostel of nursing college. On November 2,
she left hostel and reached a guest house. Girl was found hanging from the roof in a mysterious condition. However, no suicide note was recovered,” police said.
MODEL STATE RAJ
Awareness campaigns of govt high on Social Media popularity chart First India Bureau Jaipur: During Corona period, state govt ran a number of awareness campaigns on its social media accounts to give information about welfare schemes to people. Under ‘Model State Rajasthan’, work of highlighting the decisions and schemes made by Gehlot govt for people has been done to reach public. Looking into the stats. Raj Government has secured the num-
ber one spot on Facebook with 1.3 Million followers. Twitter (1.6 Million) and Instagram (72.4K) are sprinting toward the top. The pro-active approach shown by Rajasthan govt on the social platforms has also received appreciation from the leader of Opposition, Vasundhara Raje. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot being techno friendly is himself working expeditiously towards digitizing the services of the state government.
Girl gangraped by 7 for 2 days in Jpr & thrown on highway First India Bureau
Govt doubles posts in recruitment of medical officers
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Spiritual walk during fair in Pushkar on Friday. —PHOTOS BY HIMANSHU SHARMA
Sawai Madhopur: A 19-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by seven men in Jaipur, police said. Police informed the incident occurred on October 31 when the victim was sleeping with her grandmother in the village. “The accused kidnapped the girl and took her to a house located in Jaipur. She was then held hostage and gang-raped by five men for two days. On November 2, two accused also raped the victim,” police said. “The accused left the victim at Lalsot-Kota highway and fled from the spot. The girl narrated the incident to her family members, following which, an FIR was filed against the accused,” police added. The medical examination of the girl has been conducted and the matter is being investigated.
2 BSF jawans, 4 others die in separate accidents First India Bureau
Barmer/Bharatpur: Two BSF jawans died on the spot when their vehicle collided with a truck coming from the front in Chauhatan area
in Barmer on Friday. 4 soldiers were seriously injured. In another accident in Bharatpur, a businessman and director of an event management company were
killed after their car collided with a trailer at a toll plaza on Bharatpur-Agra highway on Friday under Halaina police station. 2 other died after bull hits bike on highway in
Bharatpur, two of three people returning to their villages on bike in Lakhanpur police station area of Bharatpur dist late on Thursday died after their bike collided with a stray bull.
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CM GEHLOT: STATE GOVT READILY ‘World’s tallest Shiva statue in Nathdwara makes us feel proud’ ADOPTS GOOD WORKS OF OTHERS OM BIRLA ATTENDS 7TH DAY OF RAMKATHA EVENT
Ashish Chowdhary
“Congress government would be formed in Gujarat as well,” Chief Minister Gehlot said Naresh Sharma & Shikha Sharma Baran: CM Ashok Gehlot told media in Baran that the BJP has only announced the pension scheme but has not implemented it, whereas the people in Rajasthan have started reaping benefits of the same, he said. Under the Anuprati scheme, 200 students are set to be sent abroad for higher studies by the state government, reflecting a humanitarian attitude. The central government should encourage the Rajasthan government, Gehlot said. The approach of the Congress-ruled Rajasthan government is positive as they adopt good works of others, whereas that of BJP is arrogant for they refuse to do the same, he said. Speaking on Gujarat polls, the CM said Congress would win in upcoming state assembly elections in the state as
Raje to embark on a two-day tour to Nathdwara from today
Vasundhara Raje
First India Bureau Jaipur: Former CM Vasundhara Raje will be on a two-day visit to Nathdwara from today. Senior BJP leader Lakshman Singh Jhala informed that Raje will leave reach Nathdwara from Dholpur. “She will attend Ramkatha being organised in Ganesh Tekri. Later, she will reach Hotel Radisson where she will be welcomed by BJP workers. On Sunday, she is scheduled to visit Shri Nath Ji Temple in Nathdwara. she will again attend Ramkatha & return to Jaipur.
CM Ashok Gehlot reaches Bada Balaji Dham to attend the ‘Utkrisht Khiladi Samman Samaroh’ in Baran on Thursday. Also seen here is Pramod Jain Bhaya and others.
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When asked about the internal challenges in party, Gehlot told media without naming anyone, “Everyone has a little bit of ambition in politics & it is reasonable that one should have ambition. It is the approach that makes some difference.” Refuting any suggestions of internal conflict in ruling party, he said he didn’t want to speak further and said it was important to win next polls to Raj Assembly in interest of state & nation. “Next polls would be fought on agenda of good governance, works schemes of govt.”
the Bharatiya Janata Party is facing anti-incumbency, compelling
CM GEHLOT LIKELY TO VISIT GUJARAT FROM NOVEMBER 6 CM Gehlot is proposed to visit Gujarat from Nov 6-8 & will hold 10 public meetings in the 3- day tour. CM will visit Sardar Patel's birthplace too. During his public rallies, he will reveal 'good governance' aspect of his govt as will as Raj model of development to people of Gujarat. In the meanwhile, CM’s tour to Delhi on Friday was cancelled. It was reported that he was unwell & underwent routine checkup.
the prime minister to make frequent visits there.
He outrightly denied any wave of anti-incumbency in Rajasthan,
saying there is a dispute within the party which takes place in every party in the country and one could only try to stop them. “There is no anti-establishment wave this time. We are fortunate that our entire team has done such a good job. The feeling of anti incumbency is not because of our plans in the general public. Some incident happened due to accident, but it doesn’t have any effect,” Gehlot said. He also stressed that every party has minor internal disagreements, but Congress will come to power once again in Rajasthan. “Good governance is our issue. Today Rajasthan is a model state in the country, earlier people considered Gujarat to be a model, but when I went there and saw the model, its merely a bubble. Even the roads are not good in Gujarat. These people are just liars,” he said.
Jaipur: Special decoration will be done today to mark the first anniversary of establishment of Jaipur Chaupati developed in Pratapnagar and Mansarovar by Rajasthan
VAIBHAV GEHLOT IN AWE AFTER SEEING VISHWAS SWAROOPAM SHIVA STATUE Vaibhav Gehlot visited Nathdwara in Rajsamand district on Friday, where he participated in the Vishwas Swaroopam launch ceremony. He also listened to the Ram Katha of Sant Morari Bapu. After this, he saw the world’s tallest Vishwas Swaroopam Shiva statue and was overwhelmed. Gehlot said that it was his good fortune that he attended the programme. He was received by the founder of Sant Sanatan Sanstha Madan Paliwal. In this programme, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Assembly Speaker Dr CP Joshi and many dignitaries were also present. DELHI: CP JOSHI TO ADDRESS YOUNG MLAs Jaipur: Assembly speaker Dr CP Joshi will address MLAs from different states on November 7 at Constitution Club in Delhi. The speaker will take part in the first gathering of young MLAs from different states and will share his experience. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Dr Meira Kumar, Former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and other eminent personalities will also be present on the occasion.
Have no conflict with Dr Joshi: Khachariyawas
Mins entitled to file bureaucrats’ ACRs
Yogesh Sharma & Dinesh Tiwari
Jaipur: Food and civil supplies minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas said that he realised that he should not have spoken such things, which hurt Mahesh Joshi. “If someone refutes my point, I feel bad and that is why these words came out in anger,” he told reporters. He said that he has no conflict with Mahesh Joshi. Khachariyawas said that Mahesh Joshi is older than him and he will go to his residence and convince him. PSK’s remarks came soon after Joshi raised objection over the words used for him by Khachariyawas. “We all have to work unitedly for Congress to form the government again,” he said. Khachariyawas also said that he was with Parsadi Lal Meena on his issue.
Shivendra Parmar
Pratap Singh Khachariyawas
Dr Mahesh Joshi
I AM A SLAVE OF CONG, WON’T USE BAD WORDS FOR ANYONE: DR JOSHI Jaipur: Chief Whip DrMahesh Joshi on Friday retaliated on Food & Civil Supplies Minister Pratap S Khachariyawas, saying that he (Joshi) is a slave but a slave to the Congress party, a slave to decency, and a slave of not saying bad words to anyone. Joshi said that he never said anything about anyone or commented on Singh's department. Nor is it his job to create fear. Speaking to the media at his residence, Joshi said that as far as filling of ACR is concerned, a circular has been issued
for it in 2008. “The CM has all rights to fill everyone's ACR. The CM sees the entire system from which minister he wants to get the work done,” he said, adding that he didn’t name anyone & everyone has a way of expressing their views. Citing CM’s example, Joshi said that when CM raised slogan of Jai Shri Ram in Assembly, everyone said that it gives energy, but there are some people who are creating fear in name of Jai Shri Ram. “We live in a democracy, we are not a fascist people.”
Jaipur: The ministers already have the right to file ACR of the bureaucrats in Rajasthan and some ministers have been exercising this right. Only the Chief Minister does not fill the ACR of all the officers. First India has the circular of the Department of Personnel issued on August 8, 2008 which mentions, ‘If a Principal Secretary works in a single department, then the minister will fill the ACR. If an officer works under more than one minister, then the Chief Minister will fill the ACR. The Revenue minister has the right to file the ACR of the Chairman of the Revenue Board.”
RHB’s grand ‘Birthday bash' for Jaipurites Shivendra Parmar
Om Birla felicitates Morari Bapu during the ‘Ram Katha’ programme held in Nathdwara on Friday.
FILING OF ACRs of IAS BY MINISTERS
JAIPUR CHAUPATIS COMPLETE 1 YEAR TODAY
Special discount of 20 percent on products; Live band, dances and other events planned
Nathdwara: LS Speaker Om Birla, attended the nine-day long Ram Katha by Sant Morari Bapu on the 7th day on Friday. During this, Sant Kripa Sanatan Sansthan Trustee Madan Paliwal, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Dr CP Joshi, Co-operative Minister Udai Lal Anjana, Rajsamand MLA Deepti Maheshwari, RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot were present. In his brief remarks, Birla said that today it appeared as if the story of Lord Ram is being heard from the mouth of Goswami Tulsidasji through Morari Bapu. The land of Shrinath is the land of religion which has its own importance & its a matter of pride that the world’s tallest Shiva statue has been installed here, the LS Speaker said. Morari Bapu told Birla, “You are Speaker in Lok Sabha and I am Speaker of Prem Sabha.” Bapu praised Birla for handling LS ruckus smilingly.
Housing Board (RHB). On this occasion, music-related programmes on special themes will be presented by musical bands at the Chaupatis. The shopkeepers of both have also decided to give 20% special discount on their products to the visitors on this day. It is noteworthy that these 2 Chaupatis developed on the initiative of RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora, have established their own
identity in the hearts of the residents of Jaipur as well as foreign tourists in the last one year.
Every day, a large number of people visit the Chaupatis to enjoy delicious cuisine. Events
like birthday party, kitty party are also held here. Musical performances by live bands is a major attraction. Flower & light decorations by shopkeepers of Pratap Nagar Chaupati, special entrance decoration, with live band performances will be organised from 6 to 9 pm& will be displayed on video wall. Performances by Folk artistes on Rajasthani theme will be held at Mansarovar Chaupati.
TWO MINS ‘AT PEACE’ AFTER CM GEHLOT’s INTERVENTION egarding the fight between the two ministers of the State capital, the issue was put on hold after the matter reached the CM. Pratap Singh Khachariyawas also took an intelligent move after Mahesh Joshi's counterattack. The JMC Greater Mayor election also worked to rein in controversies for the time being. According to sources, the entire controversy had reached to the CM after that all the disputes were resolved.
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ACRs which are now called APARs are an HR tool meant not only to evaluate reportee officers’ performance, but also to help them plan their careers. Any supervisory authority whether official or political should be part of the evaluation process. In GoI , Ministers do write APARs of officers in capacity of reviewing or accepting authority. However, reportee officers must have access to a redressal mechanism in case, he or she fears that personal biases or non-objective criteria are being used to their detriment. —Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary, GoI If the ACRs of All India Service officers are initiated by Ministers, CM’s control over higher bureaucracy is likely to be diluted. Ministries should not be turned into ‘Jagirs’ of each Minister via ACR mechanism. Policies are often inter-connected & therefore, in all important policy decisions, CS & CM should be involved. —PN Bhandari, IAS (Retd)
Do Ministers want to do administrative works. ? Why Ministers want to abdicate constitutional duty of policy making and guidelines.The Ministers want to write the ACRs of administrative officers so that they can interfere on day- to- day affairs , to make administration dysfunctional. —Ravishankar Srivastva,
IAS (Retd)
60% target of PSKS drive has been achieved: Dhariwal Bhanwar S Charan
Kota: 60% of the target of Prashasan Shahron ke Sang drive has been achieved, UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal said. “The State Government is fulfilling the dream of the common man by giving various concessions, exemptions under the campaign and 60 percent target has also been completed,” he said. He told reporters that more than 6 lakh pattas
Shanti Dhariwal addresses people’s concerns during a public meeting at his residence in Kota on Friday.
have been distributed in the campaign so far. Dhariwal expressed happiness over the arrival of a tiger in Mukundara hills in Kota saying this will promote tourism in the
city. He also conducted a surprise inspection of under construction Salim Singh ki Haveli, a unique specimen of Raj handicrafts near Kishore Sagar Talab & issued directions.
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isco party fashion is a different range of fashion, mostly consisting of glittery clothes and attractive head accessories. This fashion defines a unique fashion statement. Divas mostly prefer to wear platform shoes, jumpsuits, halter dresses, hot pants, colourful leisure suits, loud patterns, sequins,
glitter, and gold lamé to shine out loud in the party environment. This range of fashion was first seen in the 1970s when fashion reached new levels of creative expression and some might say, ostentation for men and women. A totally glamorous era when women, no longer limited to strict fashion industry dictates, could choose a variety of hemlines and wear pants in nearly all situations, to highlight themselves through these attractive clothing styles and discard the restrictive garments of the past. As many of the trends and ideals of the 1960s counterculture and radical movements gradually came to influence mainstream fashion, cloth-
ing became an increasingly colourful expression of individual choice. Exaggerated fashion trends showed the growing acceptance of anti-conformity, self-actualization and revolt against convention. According to Anne-Lise Francois, in the 1970s, people wore clothes that stood out in order to fit in. Disco fashion is no less than the fusion of glamour with fantasy. It is a simple world where you can live and style yourself like your favourite fantasy character. Old movies and music videos have played important role in disseminating this range of fashion among the younger generation. The trend boomed in the mid-70s when dancers and rock stars used to style themselves differently.
In the largest and most famous discos, such as Studio 54, journalist Ed McCormack observed fashions that varied “from Pierre Cardin suits to silver cosmic clothing, from Halston originals to backless halters, through all the shades, cycles and fetishes of chic, camp and queer, until it culminates in the truly bizarre ensemble of one muscular young madman who sports a leather aviator’s cap, smoked Captain Midnight goggles and red plastic clothespins clamped onto his bare nipples.” Some daring dancers spray-painted their bodies in silver and gold. Others wore futuristic costumes of spandex and shiny metallic trapunto to nearly nothing on the dance floor.
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“ GURU NANAK: THE BENIGN REVOLUTIONARY” REVOLUTIONARY”
ARIES
LIBRA
MAR 21 - APR 20
SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22
TAURUS
SCORPIO
APR 21 - MAY 20
OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22
GEMINI
SAGITTARIUS
MAY 21 - JUNE 21
NOV 23 - DEC 22
CANCER
CAPRICORN
JUNE 22 - JULY 23
DEC 23 - JAN 20
LEO
AQUARIUS
JULY 24 - AUGUST 23
JAN 21 - FEB 19
VIRGO
PISCES
AUG 24 - SEP 23
FEB20 - MARCH 20
Despite hectic schedule you will manage to find time for family. Seek the opinion of your family before finalizing a property deal. Your bold initiatives on romantic front bring back passion and spark in romantic relationship.Overall health remains fine and satisfactory.
Using your initiative at work will be much appreciated. You may get a chance to pursue old hobby. Health tips from an expert will enable you to get closer to your fitness goals. Your generous behavior would enable to enjoy some lovely moments with family.Overall a good day.
Following a health diet will be a good idea. Luck favours you today on the professional front. Focussing on health now will help you in keeping physically fit. Clarity of mind and retentive power will help you forge ahead on the academic front. Frustration on the romantic front is possible.
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o not be surprised to read the word “Revolutionary” appending Guru N a n a k ’ s name. People associate revolutions with bloody, violent subversions where one exploitative regime is replaced by a more “romantic idea” that is ultimately exploitative. That euphoria in the streets lasts, but temporarily, as the dark shadows of power consume the “new heroes”. Nanak, however, preached a radically different & ever-flowing revolutionary thought that would alter the minds & hearts of humans forever. It would chisel away the fossilized attitudes, faiths, superstitions & philosophies. His principles gave the people new tools to fight inequality, stagnation & immorality. Nanak walked
WOMEN:
His first observation was of women being exploited physically, emotionally and psychologically to the detriment of equality, growth & morality. Ever since that queer depiction of a Caveman hitting a woman on the head and dragging her inside, the brutal exploitation of women has been practised as insidious, though in subtler forms. Nanak saw that women were gifted with the divine capacity to give birth & carry forward civilization. He was shocked to see evil being perpetrated over this sacredness. Noticing the altruistic nature of women in raising children with patience & care, being the pillars of support to their husbands & families,
he was convinced that a woman was not equal to a man........she was in fact a lot higher, next only to God !! These simple words changed the oldest attitude of man:
“भंड सो क्यों मंदा आखिए, जित जब: राजान, भंड बाजा ना कोए” { “why say a woman is any less ; she begets Kings & Queens ; there’s none to equal a woman” }.
LITERATURE:
Nanak had preached five articles of faith called Kakkars (कक्कार), so named because their first letter was K. (क). The most revolutionary among these is “Kavita” (किवता), signifying Literature. Nanak knew that it was only via literature that human thought could continue to evolve. In one enlightened stroke, he demol-
ished the set-in-stone concept of “gospel truths” that propagated one final truth written in scriptures of different faiths. His very own thought, he preached, was a workin-progress of this evolutionary process. Even Words, he believed, were enslaved, as people captured them in books & scriptures without imbibing their message. Accepting this view of Nanak, 120 dialects were used to write Guru Granth Sahib (the Holy scripture of Sikhs) to stress that no thought could be a slave to any one language. He thus thawed all frozen thoughts and let them flow freely as ever-expanding wisdom!!
CHARACTER:
The biggest challenge before Nanak was to change the egocentric nature of humans to
let other revolutionary ideas prosper. For that to happen, he sowed a simple but profound mantra in the hearts of his followers. He broke the inherent selfishness by teaching them to give a portion of their earnings to the needy before consuming their share: { “वंड के शको” }. This act was further expanded into communities and Gurudwaras in the form of Langar, where wholesome food was served to all without hesitation & prejudice of colour, religion or race. This ignited brotherhood amongst people and brought bliss into their lives. Best of all, it kindled a heroic flame inside those hearts for battles he foresaw ahead. A HERO, by definition, is one who places others’ interests before his own. Common men were turned into heroes by this simple but singular shift in the consciousness of the SELF. Thus, 553 years back, a light shone upon the earth to eternalise its revolution. Millions of dark corners were, and continue to be, illuminated by the sapience of a farmer’s son.
Family will be most supportive, when it really matters for you. Some of you may add to your list of properties by booking a new one. It is good day to confess your love as stars appear favourable for positive reply. A long drive is likely to help you get over mental tiredness.
Avoid raising controversial issues at home to maintain harmony. Successful implementation of new ideas and projects would add to your prestige on the professional front. It is a wonderful day to build new connections. Your relationship requires you to be tactful.
YOUR DAY Horoscope by
Distant relatives may drop in for a surprise visit. On professional front, recognition for good work would motivate you to work harder. Those awaiting an affirmation on romantic front are likely to get lucky today, as partner responds positively. Associate yourself with an humanitarian group.
Your efforts on the professional front will be recognised. Opting for some healthy choices will ensure you remain in perfect health. You will feel much happy and contented on the family front. Today you will enjoy the trust of senior management. Try and build new connection.
You will succeed in resolving disputes with family members, normalizing ties. Despite your misgivings, you retain good health. You will do much to bring peace and harmony at home. You will remain much in demand on social front. Some of you can get romantically involved.
Happiness in the domestic sphere will only come with a changed mind set. Some of you are likely to become a part of an overseas official trip. Better to consult an expert in financial matters before making an investment. Harsh words may create a rift in your romantic relationship, be careful.
A friend or colleague may motivate you to take up a healthy activity. Parents may appear more than happy with what you deliver. Plans for overseas travel are likely to materialise. You are likely to get clearance or approval for your construction plans. You find things moving in the way you want them.
Gifting something to your beloved is likely to make the day memorable. Matrimonial match for siblings will bring happiness for entire family. You will get a good price for your property. Those awaiting results are assured of succeeding with flying colours. You’ll have a wonderful day.
FA CE OF TH ED AY
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across continents preaching innumerable divine messages. However, I will touch upon his three biggest Revolutionary ideas that became the touchstones for all succeeding philosophies. These perceptions were his interpretations of information he plucked from the Natural environment.
Your intuition will save you from a tricky spot today. Yoga would help in raising energy levels and improve your metabolism. You will manage to achieve your aim through travel. This is a great time on the academic front, when you mange to render your best. Your partner will say yes to you.
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riyanka Chopra recently stepped out in an all-white outfit for a brand promotion in Mumbai. The actress looked incredibly excited to be to visiting Mumbai which reflects in her stunning outfits. For the event, PC chose a semi-formal all-white outfit that’s business and bougie all at the same time. The new mama was spotted in an all-white outfit consisting of a Christopher Esber crop top and a pair of matching high-waisted trousers. The ribbed white top featured a striking underbust quartz that definitely made a fashion moment. The stylish tight-fitted white top also featured cap sleeves and a high neckline which was perfectly paired with a high-waisted, wide-leg pair of trousers with flowy pleated details. However, the hero of her allwhite look had to be her effortless curls with soft blond highlights.
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RAKUL’S STATEMENT SHELL
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SILVER DANGLERS
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akul Preet Singh, of late, has managed to turn heads with her traditional looks. She has an outfit for every mood and it’s a matter of sartorial choice. Yet another ensemble that she managed to steal the attention with was her green sharara attire, an ideal pick for pre-wedding festivities. The star has pulled off an elegant outfit with utmost ease and confidence but her statement dangler earrings have caught our eyes. Rakul has been making a case for modern silhouettes and accessories like a pro. One can see in the photos, Rakul wore a green embroidered strap kurta teamed with a georgette sharara and a net dup a t t a featuring a drill border. She accessorised her look with shell silver plated danglers encrusted with diamonds by Ritika Sachdeva and it costs Rs 4,400.
Bipasha flaunts her pregnancy glow
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ipasha Basu is one of the most loved actresses in Bollywood. She is experiencing one of the best phases of her life. The actress is expecting her first baby with her husband Karan Singh Grover and keeps giving us a glimpse of her pregnancy journey. She took to her Instagram handle to share a picture from her photoshoot and we have to admit that she oozes oomph in this picture. Taking to her Instagram handle, Bipasha Basu shared a picture of her sitting on a bench and posing in style. Bipasha looks stunning in this blingy golden off-shoulder dress which has a slit as she flaunts her baby bump. Sharing this picture, Bipasha wrote, “Love yourself at all times Love the body you live in.”
JANHVI’S CUTE
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igg Boss 16 has become one of the most popular shows on the telly screens at present. International internet sensation and ace singer Abdu Rozik is becoming quite popular on the show for his flirting skills. He is seen giving compliments to the female contestants and their faces light up with appreciation. In the recent promo of the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Bollywood diva Janhvi Kapoor and Sunny Kaushal are seen going inside the Bigg Boss 16 house. The actors have come to the show to promote their movie Mili. Roohi actress shared that she has also learned his phone number and repeated it, making him blush. She also whispered her number in his ears and Abdu says he will call her.
GUSHING OVER HUBBY
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eepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are role models for many people in the country. While the lovebirds will ring their fourth wedding anniversary on November 14, it looks like Deepika and Ranveer can’t keep calm. They never leave a moment to exude couple goals and are often seen appreciating each other’s social media posts. Her post... Just a few minutes ago, Deepika Padukone shared a photo of ‘Ranveer Singh showering kisses on her wifey’s photo’ at a store launch in Delhi. Taking to Instagram, Deepika captioned this photo by saying, “Find someone who looks at you like you are their whole universe @ranveersingh.” In another Instagram story, Deepika dropped heart emoji for the Gunday actor.
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COLOURS OF EARTH
—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA
KHUSHI TAMBI
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he three-day Ceramic Art Show named ‘Colours of Earth’ commenced on November 4 at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur. Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and while inaugurating the wonderful exhibition, congratulated the organisers and appreciated the art work.
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GANESH PUJAN!
Jagdeesh Chandra with Ayush Nagar, Bharat Lal Nagar, Lata Jha, Aditi Nagar, Sharad Nagar and Sudhir Nagar The Ganesh Pujan ceremony ahead of the grand wedding ceremony of groom Ayush Nagar, son of Amita & Sharad Nagar and brother of Aditi Nagar Political editor, First India News and bride Shreya, daughter of Prachi and Rajiv Nagar was held at 6, Bhagwati Jagdeesh Chandra with Lata Jha Nagar II, Kartarpura, Jaipur on Friday. Jagdeesh Chandra reached to extend his best wishes to the groom —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA and wished him a happy married life.
Jagdeesh Chandra with Priyanka Jain, Sriroopa Sen, Sneh Sharma, Sujata Bahal, Rekha Shipurkar, Shan Bhatnagar, Rajesh Srivastav, Sunaina Arha, Bharati Arya and Vandita Vijayvargiya
The show has been curated by the finest ceramic artists from across India, who are deeply passionate about this material and allow ceramic to be appreciated as an art form in its own right. With the vision of facilitating a new generation of art collectors and patrons by curating a diverse style of ceramic work under one platform.
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Jagdeesh Chandra with Shan Bhatnagar and Leela Bordia with others during the lamp lighting ceremony
The illustrious group of 10 artists with accolades including National Award winner as well as the winner of AIFACS, the renowned ceramic artist with installation at prominent public
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places in Delhi, internationally trained artists from prestigious institutes, artists with a Masters degree in ceramic design, artists with well established successful studios and artists with the experience of
over 20 art shows etc from all across India have joined forces to produce an exhibition with the goal of inspiring a new generation of art collectors and patrons by bringing a variety of ceramic work styles together on one platform that enables ceramic to be recognised as an art form in and of itself.
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama inaugurated the Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment camp at Twomey hospital in Fiji’s Capital Suva on Thursday. This camp has been sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs of India under its ‘India for Humanity’ program and is being implemented by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), the Jaipur-based organisation for the rehabilitation of the handicapped. Iferemi Waqainabete, Fiji’s Minister of Health and Medical Services, P.S. Karthigeyan, High Commissioner of India, senior officials from the Government of Fiji and High Commission of India and Satish Mehta, Executive President, of the BMVSS were present during the inauguration.
The Grand look launch! CHEERFUL CAKE-MIXING CEREMONY
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wards, glamour and fashion will be the evening of the pink city, this will be the sight of the Rajasthan Fashion Awards (RFA) - Season 6 to be held on the evening of November 21. In this context, the first look of the program was launched on Thursday at C Scheme’s Culture. Program director Gaurav Pratap Singh, RFA’s Patron Neeta Joshi, RFA’s brand ambassador Surabhi Gupta, Face of RFA Akanksha Singh, guest Naveen Manda, Naresh Madan were present. Four grand fashion sequences are also being organised during the event to add flair to the award function. The first glimpse of this was presented by fash-
Nishi, Dipika, Akanksha Singh, Navya, Isha
Dipika
ion designers Ritu Arora, Vishakha Vyas, Jyoti Sharma and Ankita Saxena. Models gave glimpses of exclusive ethnic, bridal, Indo western party wear, hand-printed and handmade apparel in this collection. During this, Bollywood actress Shajahan Padamsee of ‘Housefull 2’ and ‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji’ movie fame will attend as the chief guest. Which will scorch the ramp with designer Ritu Arora’s garments. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in
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oliday Inn Jaipur City Centre welcomed the festive season by celebrating the age-old tradition of cake mixing with the who’s who of the city on Friday. On the occasion, General Manager, Imit Arora said, “We at Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre gloriously celebrate our cake mixing ceremony as the yesteryears. It
Guests at the cake mixing ceremony. Also seen are GM Imit Arora and Raj Kumar
Rishee, Sonakshi, Richa, Tina, Ratika, Nisha, Ranoo, Sudhir, Minal and Parul
was delightful to host this year’s ceremony which marks the beginning of the festive season. The evening was filled with joy, laughter, and many unforgettable
memories. We look forward to hosting many more festivities in the upcoming season.” The Executive Chef of the hotel, Raj Kumar said that Cake Mixing
SEASON OF PLUM CAKES!
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CITY FIRST
Ceremony is a ritual wherein the mixture is emptied into large containers and stored for days before Christmas with occasional stirring in between. This tradi-
tion is followed all across the globe and heralds the Christmas season which is incomplete without the rich and sumptuous Christmas cake.
The cake-mixing ceremony was conducted amidst great cheer and festive fervour by Rishi Mattu, General Manager, ITC Rajputana along with the hotel's patrons on November 4 at ITC Rajputana, Jaipur. The Hotel’s glorious 30 years were also celebrated with much enthusiasm and zeal during the event. Commemorating the celebrations Mattu said," With Responsible Luxury as the cornerstone of ITC Hotels, it gives me immense pleasure to welcome our guests and patrons at the 30th-anniversary celebration of ITC Rajputana and thank you for participating in this special cake-mixing ceremony. We have always organized this tradition with a lot of enthusiasm and merry-making and I am truly grateful for your presence today."
JK CEMENT COMMISSIONS ITS NEW PLANT AT PANNA, MP CITY FIRST
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K Cement Ltd. one of India’s leading manufacturers of Grey Cement in India and one of the largest White Cement manufacturers in the world, commissioned its new greenfield integrated cement plant at Panna in Madhya Pradesh on Friday. The new plant has an installed capacity of 3 MTPA and is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology. With this, JKCement becomes the first company to set up the first large-scale industry of Panna that will contribute significantly to the development of the district. Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the plant. The inauguration
During the Commissioning of JK Cement’s New Plant at Panna
ceremony was attended by VD Sharma, Member of Parliament and MP state BJP President, Brijendra Pratap Singh, Minister of Mineral Resource and Labour, Rajvardhan Singh Dattigaon, Minister for Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion and Prahalad Lodhi, MLA-Pawai and members of the Singhania family. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr Raghavpat Sin-
ghania, Managing Director of JK Cement Ltd. said, " The Panna plant is a significant milestone in our growth journey and reaffirms our commitment to the state. We have a solid presence in the grey cement segment in the North and are now well-placed to consolidate our position by diversifying into the central markets. Our operations at Panna are in line with our strate-
gic expansion plans to enter untapped markets for our Grey Cement business and be among the market leaders in delivering high-quality cement products." As part of an expansion plan for its grey cement division, the company's newly built grinding unit at Hamirpur (U.P) along with its Panna plant will further augment the capacity from existing units to reach 20 MTPA
thereby further strengthening its presence in India. The company plans to further increase capacity to 25 MTPA by FY 2024-25 and has also developed a roadmap for 30 MTPA of cement capacity for the next few years. In line with the company’s commitment to sustainability, Waste Heat Recovery System has been installed at the cement plant and Alternative Fuel will be
used to partially replace the fossil fuels for power generation. Adding to this Dy. Managing Director and CEO, Madhavkrishna Singhania said, “We have entered the right market at the right time. Our strong presence is already visible, and we plan to ramp up our production very quickly. But we plan to achieve this growth in a sustainable and environment-friendly way. All
our new plants are being set up with WHRS, and this will accelerate our adoption of green power and take us much closer to the target of 75% by 2030. Our increased production is in sync with our long-term sustainability targets of controlling emissions, increasing fuel efficiencies and thermal substitution rate, and expanding our green power capacities.” This expansion will add significant value to the local community and state by creating employment opportunities, and improving the overall infrastructure within the region. The cement plant will provide a strong identity and presence for the brand in Madhya Pradesh, further strengthening JKCement’s legacy of trust.