First India-Jaipur Edition-08th June 2023

BJP PLAYED T-20 TO WIN

TRIPURA POLLS: CM

9 years of Modi Govt: India on Cloud

Cash seized by the Income-tax department during searches against a Lucknow-based businessman and his linked associates, on Wednesday.

Stone pelting in Maha town over social media post

Mumbai: Police in Kolhapur on Wednesday resorted to lathi charge to disperse a crowd that pelted stones during a protest against the alleged use of Tipu Sultan’s image along with an objectionable audio message as social media “status” by a few locals, an official said. P6

WTC final: Australia

327/3 at stumps on Day 1 against India

London: Australia were 327 for 3 at stumps on the opening day of their World Test Championship Final against India here on Wednesday.

Travis Head and Steve Smith were batting on 146 and 95 respectively.

MP: 4 killed as two motorcycles collide head-on in Guna

Guna: Four persons were killed and two others seriously injured after two motorcycles collided head-on in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district on Wednesday evening, police said. The incident occurred at Konyakala village under Chachoda police station.

BJP dares Bihar govt to give bridge collapse probe to CBI

New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday dared the Bihar govt to handover the probe into the collapse of an under-construction bridge in Bhagalpur district to the CBI, alleging that efforts are being made to protect the culprits. The bridge over Ganga river collapsed on Sunday.

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As the 9th anniversary celebrations of Narendra Modi govt continue, India is scaling new heights in several fields. And during this year, PM Modi is all set to become the first Prime Minister of India who will address the US Congress twice.

PERSPECTIVE

INDIA HOSTS 100 UNICORNS, CREATES JOBS: AMIT SHAH

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Narendra Modi-led Central government made innovation and entrepreneurship integral to our ethos with initiatives like Skill India and Start-up India as well as spawned the world’s third-largest start-up ecosystem in India that hosts 100 Unicorns and creates jobs in the last nine years of its regime. Shah took to Twitter to share his views.

MODI 1st INDIAN PM TO ADDRESS US CONGRESS TWICE

The United States Congress recently invited PM Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate during his visit to the country on June 22. Modi’s second Address to a Joint Meeting of the US Congress is historic. He is the first Indian PM to do so twice. Modi said he is honoured to accept the invitation and looks forward to the occasion.

“UNDER MODI INDIA IS MAKING GREAT STRIDES IN EVERY FIELD”

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said PM Modi-led govt at the Centre has strengthened the faith of the people in the system and governance of the nation. He said, people, earlier, had started losing their faith but Modi Ji’s strong leadership has restored it. Shekhawat said before 2014, the country witnessed a series of corruptions that hampered the pace of growth of the country.

IN 5 YRS, INDIA WILL HAVE OVER 200 MORE AIRPORTS: SCINDIA

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that 200220 more airports, heliports and water aerodromes will be built in the country over the next five years. Scindia was addressing media persons in the national capital while highlighting the work done by the aviation sector in the last nine years of PM Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.

IMRAN

Union Cabinet Meeting

Important decisions taken by the Modi Govt

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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took several important decisions.

BSNL revival package

The Union Cabinet approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total financial outlay of Rs 89,047 crore. It includes an allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for BSNL. With this revival package, the government expects BSNL will emerge as a stable telecom service provider focused on providing connectivity to the remotest parts of India.

Kharif crops MSP hiked

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for kharif crops for 2023-24 season. MSP for paddy (common variety) has been hiked from Rs 2,040 per 100 kg to Rs 2,183. For Grade A variety, it was hiked from Rs 2,060 to Rs 2,203. For millets such as bajra and ragi, the MSP has been hiked from Rs 2,350 to Rs 2,500; and Rs 3,578 to Rs 3,846. For pulses tur, moong, and

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal speaks during a media briefing on Cabinet Decisions, in New Delhi, on Wednesday. PTI

NOD FOR CONTINUATION OF CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF ‘EXPLORATION OF COAL AND LIGNITE’

The Cabinet approved the continuation of Central Sector Scheme of “Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme” with an estimated expenditure of Rs 2980 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26 co-terminus with the 15th Finance Commission cycle. Under this scheme, exploration for Coal and Lignite is conducted in two broad stages: (i) Promotional (Regional) Exploration and (ii) Detailed Exploration in Non-Coal India Limited blocks. Exploration for Coal and Lignite is required to prove and estimate coal resources.

urad, the MSP was hiked Rs 6,600 to Rs 7,000; Rs 7,755 to Rs 8,558, Rs 6,600 to Rs 6,950.

HUDA City CentreCyber City Metro

The Union Cabinet also approved metro connectivity from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City in

Gurugram with a spur line to Dwarka Expressway. Briefing the media, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said the project will cost Rs 5,452 crore. The entire metro line covering 28.5 kilometre will be elevated and the project is expected to be completed in four years.

Wrestlers

agree to halt protest till June 15 on govt’s request

New Delhi (PTI): The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their protest for a week after the government asked them to wait till police completes its probe into sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by June 15.

The wrestlers, after a nearly five-hour meeting with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, said the government has also assured them that the police will withdraw the FIRs filed against them.

ANURAG THAKUR SAYS

 Chargesheet to be filed by June 15 in FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

 WFI will have an Internal Complaints Committee, headed by a woman as demaned by wrestlers.

 The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections to be held by June 30.

The wrestlers were booked for violation of law and order on May 28 when they marched towards the new Parliament

REVIEW OF POLICE FUNCTIONING

ED should do its work but not under pressure from above: CM

Shivendra Parmar and Satyanarayan Sharma Jaipur

CM SHOWS SERIOUSNESS IN CASES OF LAND FRAUD, LIQUOR BEING

SOLD AFTER 8 PM. TAKES

FEEDBACK FROM OFFICERS IN CASES LIKE SANJEEVANI, ADARSH AND NAVJEEVAN SCAMS.

Cyclone Biparjoy is becoming severe, says IMD

Goods train kills 6 in Odisha’s Jajpur dist

UP: Ansari’s gang member shot dead

building without permission to hold ‘Mahila Samman Mahapachayat’. The meeting was called by Thakur to break deadlock.

New Delhi (Agencies): Cyclone “Biparjoy” is expected to intensify into a “very severe cyclonic storm” category within the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday, while experts have noted that it would have a “mild” impact on the monsoon onset over Kerala and result in “weak” progress beyond the southern peninsula. According to the weather office, it will intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm.

Bhubaneswar (PTI): Five days after a major accident involving three trains in Odisha’s Balasore district, which killed 288 people, in another accident at least six labourers were killed and two others critically injured in Odisha’s Jajpur Keonjhar Road railway station after being run over by a goods train on Wednesday. The labourers had sheltered from heavy rain under the goods train when it started rolling. The injured were admitted to SCB Hospital at Cuttack.

MAJOR TRAIN MISHAP

AVERTED IN J’KHAND

A major train accident was averted at Jharkhand’s Bokaro after a tractor crashed the railway gate near Santhaldih crossing when the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express was passing from there on Tuesday evening.

hief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the State govt has no problem with ED acting in the state but the agency should not work under pressure from the above.

“The accused (in paper leak) has been arrested even though he was a RPSC member. Opposition is only working to confuse the people. ED should do its work, we have no problem but working under pressure from above is wrong for ED. The Central agencies should work impartially.

I am praying to ED in Sanjeevani scam that Rs

AI plane with 232 stranded in Magadan

Lucknow (PTI): Mukhtar Ansari’s alleged aide Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva was shot dead on Lucknow court premises on Wednesday, police said. Two persons were injured in the shooting. The alleged assailant was caught on the spot, police said. Eyewitnesses said he was dressed as a lawyer. “Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva, who was held in Lucknow jail, was brought to the court for hearing in a case and was shot dead by an unknown assailant,”police said.

Constable, 3 others die as car rams into truck

900 crores belonging to people have drowned. ED has authority to look into this matter, but it is not taking up this matter,” he told the media after chairing a review meeting on crime and law and order at the PHQ.

He showed seriousness in cases of fraud in land matters are increasing. “Liquor is also being sold after 8 pm. I repeat again that if liquor is sold after 8 pm, then action will be taken against police station concerned,” he said. P8

Moscow (PTI): The 232 people on board the Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco that made an emergency landing on Tuesday (local time) are stranded in Russia’s remote town of Magadan, a key transit point of the infamous Gulag which was a major instrument of political repression during the Stalin era in the erstwhile Soviet Union. Flight AI173 was diverted to Magadan on Tuesday due to an engine glitch in the Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft.

Four people, including a police constable, died in Sikar on Wednesday morning when a car collided with a truck. The accident took place in the Fatehpur Sadar police station area on the Hisar-Ambala

Highway around 5 am. The deceased were identified as constable Revantram Chaudhary, 28, Tejaram Sihag, 27, Shahrukh Khan, 27, and Riyaz, 34, all residents of Jodhpur district. The bodies were shifted to a mortuary for post-mortem examination, the police said.

Rakesh Gurjar Sikar

CM Ashok Gehlot addressing the media after crime review meeting at PHQ in Jaipur on Wednesday. Rajendra Yadav, Usha Sharma and Umesh Mishra are also seen.

‘People know about corruption’

BJP’s CP Joshi criticizes Congress government for expensive electricity and failure to reduce VAT

BJP leaders stress on their grassroots relief efforts during disasters

Ashish Choudhary Rajsamand

The Gehlot government is trying unsuccessfully to provide relief for three months after cutting the pockets of the people of the state for the last 4.5 years, but many leaders of the corruption-ridden government are looking for opportunities in relief as well, said BJP state president CP Joshi during his visit to Rajsamand on Wednesday.

He said that after revealing the layers of corruption, now the people of the state have understood everything. MLA Deepti Maheshwari, Surendra Singh Rathore, Virendra Singh Rathore reached to meet many BJP leaders including district president Man Singh.

Joshi said that the Congress government cut public’s pockets due to expensive electricity but has not yet given relief by reducing VAT on petrol and diesel, where-

IN BRIEF

JDA demolishes illegal factory, godwns and shops

Jaipur: The Enforcement Wing of Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) took action near Madrampura in Delhi Bypass and Sanganer on Wednesday. Action was taken to demolish the illegally constructed godown, shop and factory. Apart from this, the encroachment team also removed the illegal construction done on the Diggi-Malpura road to settle a new colony.

JDA’s Enforcement Wing Chief Raghuveer Saini said that the first action was taken at Daulatpura village.

Satish Poonia meets medical students in Tajikistan

Jaipur: After Australia, Deputy Leader of Opposition Satish Poonia is on a visit to Tajikistan. Poonia interacted with students at the convocation of ‘Avicenna Tajik State Medical University’ in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Wednesday. Poonia saw the technology and medical facilities of the university and said that the state-of-the-art testing machines are amazing.

Bikaner: Man and his sister-in-law die by suicide; Love affair alleged

Bikaner: A couple ended their lives by jumping before a moving train in Lunkaransar town of Bikaner district on Wednesday, police said. The deceased, were identified as Mahaveer Bishnoi(25) and Sophica Bishnoi(28). Who were allegedly having a love affair.

“At around 2 am on Wednesday, the victims jumped before the Abohar-Jodhpur Train and ended their life.” Police officials said.

as public is not being fooled by reducing electricity bill for 3 months.

“The public will teach this government a lesson.” he said.

OBSTRUCTING WORK OF ANY AGENCY IN CONSTITUTION

IS LIKE WEAKENING FEDERALISM COMPLETELY: RATHORE ON CONGRESS’ COMMENTS ON ED RAIDS

Regarding the ED action in the state, Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore on Wednesday said that CM Ashok Gehlot has alleged several times in public forums that huge amount of money was given to the MLAs who went to Manesar and that they should return the money. “I would like to tell CM Gehlot that ED has come to Rajasthan. They have the source from where the black money came. So

he should tell the source of black money to ED. They are unnecessarily worrying about ED’s action. He should go ahead and hand

over the evidence to the ED,” he said. Rathore was speaking to the media after taking a meeting of Zila Parishad members.

‘RAJASTHAN HITTING BOTTOM IN PROGRESS’ THE UNION GOVERNMENT SCHEMES HAVE BENEFITED THE COMMON MAN: MP DIYA KUMARI

Union minister

Gajendra Singh

Shekhawat on Wednesday highlighted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s achievements and targeted Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying his prime focus was on saving his “kursi” (chair) while the state was hitting the bottom in progress. Sekhawat alleged that Gehlot has announced to provide subsidy on cooking gas to those living below poverty line and 2,000 units of electricity to farmers to divert attention from the incidents of atrocities against Dalit and tribal women.

BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena alleges `5k Cr scam in IT dept

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DR KIRODI IS HIMSELF A CRIMINAL: MIN RAMESH

Addressing the meeting of farmers ‘Kissan Samman Nidhi Labharthi’ and ex-servicemen in Bhim, the Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari, on Wednesday, said that the Union Government Schemes have immensely benefitted the common man. She said that ‘PM Gram Sadak Yojana’ has provided connectivity to the villages, the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ has provided water to homes and the ‘Ujjwal Yojana’ has provided life security to women. Owing to these schemes, the lives of the people has become easier. For the first time the Union Government has ensured that the money is transferred directly to the account of the farmers. Diya Kumari also criticized the Rajasthan Congress Government for its corruption and being anti farmers.

Fatal attack on Baran city Cong president

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Unidentified miscreants fatally attacked Gaurav Sharma, the city president of the Congress and former deputy chairman of the city council, on Wednesday afternoon. The miscreants fired at Sharma, wherein the bullet hit his head. Severely injured, Sharma was admitted to a hospital and was later referred to Kota. Police officers including SP Rajkumar Chaudhary are investigating the case.

The statements of the injured have not been recorded yet. Police have gone to Kota with injured Sharma. The matter will be revealed only after he is in a position to give his statement.

A complaint has been filed at the Enforcement Directorate office in Jaipur alleging scams to the tune of Rs 5,000 crore in the IT Department of the state government, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena said on Wednesday. Meena accompanied the complainant, Jitendra Singh, to the ED office. CM Gehlot holds the portfolios of IT as well as Home department.

“The complainant was presented to the Joint Director of ED with the documents of the scam of about Rs 5,000 crore in Rajasthan’s IT department,” Meena told re-

Rural Development Minister Ramesh Meena on Wednesday attacked BJP MP Dr Kirori Lal Meena over his remarks on the state government and said that the person who is himself a criminal and is involved in corruption is accusing the Congress government of corruption. The minister said, “Dr Kirori Lal Meena’s political career is going downward and that is why he keeps on making such statements.”

porters. The officials asked for information and full details were given, he said.

5872 people sent to Haj, says panel chairman Amin Kagzi

Ziauddin Khan Jaipur

Rajasthan Haj Committee chairman Amin Kagzi on Wednesday said that proper arrangements have been made by the committee for those who have gone to Haj. He said the arrangements made by the committee were excellent and the volunteers have done a good job. He also rejected allegations and the stay arrangement of men and women were made together. He said

Experience quality of Saras, now as Ice-cream

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur

Along with other Saras products, the consumers can now relish Saras’ Vanilla and Butterscotch ice creams this summer.

The Saras ice cream produced by Jaipur Dairy, was launched by Administrator and Managing Director of Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federa-

tion Sushma Arora on Wednesday here.

“The quality of Saras is its identity. The consumers must also assess the price and quality of the product while buying it. Keeping all this in mind, Jaipur Dairy will make Saras brand’s high quality ice cream available at relatively very cheap prices,” Sushmita Arora said.

ACS HEALTH REVIEWS DEPT

‘Face music

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TAction can be taken if any doctor in government hospital prescribes medicines or tests from outside to the patients in Rajasthan. Additional Chief SecretaryMedical Education Shubhra Singh said this in a feedback meeting at Swasthya Bhawan on Wednesday. She took feedback from all the

if

that action was taken soon after any complaint was received.

“Two senior officers from the state are doing good work there… some

PRODUCTION

z Chairman of Jaipur Dairy Om Prakash Poonia said that production of Saras ice cream has been started in the 15,000 liters per day capacity plant.

z Kulraj Meena, Managing Director, Jaipur Dairy said that initially Saras Ice Cream will be available in Vanilla and Butter Scotch flavours at 100 selected outlets.

meds prescribed from outside’

ACS Medical Education Shubhra Singh said that if any complaint is received, strict action will be taken against the concerned

cient stock of essential medicines and most of the tests are being done in every district hospital or sub-district hospital.

2 HAJ PILGRIMS FROM STATE DIE IN MADINA

Haj pilgrim from Churu, Zubeida Begum(72) died. She was on Haj pilgrimage with her husband. Another Haj pilgrim, 69 year old Usman from Jodhpur, also died during the pilgrimage. Central Haj committee informed.

people are unnecessarily creating a wrong atmosphere regarding Haj pilgrimage,” he said. He said that 5872 Hajis were sent to Haj this year.

REET now on lines of UPSC so no post goes vacant, says BD Kalla

Chief Medical and Health Officers (CMHOs) and Deputy CMHOs present

in the meeting. Singh said that the government has suffi-

“Even after that, in many districts, medical officers or doctors are prescribing

medicines and tests from outside to the patients. What is the justification of getting the medicine from outside and getting the test done from outside when this is available in the government hospital itself,” she said.

Mission Director

NHM Dr. Jitendra Kumar Soni, Joint Chief Executive Officer Gaurav Saini, Director Public Health Dr. Ravi Prakash Mathur and many officers were present in the meeting.

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Rajasthan government is preparing for recruitment on REET and vacant posts every year on the lines of UPSC so that not a single post remains vacant and youth can get employment opportunities,” Education Minister BD Kalla said. He said that the state government has started preparations to implement the plan. The min-

ister was addressing Berojgaar Maha Sammelan organised at Triveni Nagar community center on 10 issues like unemployment and paper leak incidents.

Both Congress and BJP were invited to the programme. BD Kalla and RTDC chairman Dharmendra Rathore attended the Maha Sammelan from Congress while BJP spokesperson Ramlal Sharma was also there in the programme.

Shubhra Singh with Dr Jitendra Kumar Soni, Gaurav Saini, Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur and others during the review meet on Wednesday.

CP Joshi along with Deepti Maheshwari, Surendra Singh Rathore, Virendra Singh Rathore paying homage to the revered statue of Dr Shyam Prasad Mukherjee in Rajsamand on Wednesday.

Kirodi Lal Meena interacting with media in Jaipur on Wednesday.

I am proud to be a part of the TA ever since I got commissioned as an officer in 2012. It is my great honour to serve in my unit, Sachin Pilot said during his visit to TA 124 Sikh - Unit HQ on Wednesday.

Amin Kagzi

Gaurav Sharma

BD Kalla, Dharmendra Rathore, Upen Yadav and others at Triveni Nagar community hall on in Jaipur on Wednesday.

SANTOSH SHARMA

Sushma Arora with Om Prakash Poonia and Kulraj Gurjar at the launch ceremony in Jaipur on Wednesday. SUNIL SHARMA

CM Gehlot unveils trophy of India’s first Handball Premiere League

The league will commence today at indoor stadium of Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur

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Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, on Wednesday, unveiled the winner’s trophy of India’s first Handball Premier League at the Chief Minister’s residence. He released the poster of the league and signed the ball.

On this occasion, Chief Patron of the league Rajeev Arora, Chairman Ajay Data, President Abhinav Banthia, Directors Vivek Lodha, Vigyan Lodha and Deepak Data were present. The league will start from June 8 at the indoor stadium of Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Teams from 6 states including Rajasthan will play in this. The league will conclude on June 25.

Meanwhile CM also released the book and souvenir ‘Balika Shiksha Ke Badte Kadam’ of Haldiram Education Society, Bikaner and launched an 18-minute documentary.

Right to civic body heads curtailed

Jaipur: The state government has curtailed the rights of the chairman and mayor of local bodies of the state. The state government has abolished the provision wherein the Chairman, President and Mayor of local bodies were given the right to approve the file of retirement benefits of superannuating officials and employees of the concerned Nagar Palika, Municipal Council and Municipal Corporation.

NEET aspirant found dead in PG in Kota

Kota: An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from West Bengal, preparing for the medical entrance test here at a coaching institute, died on Wednesday morning after being found unconscious in his PG room, police said. The student was rushed to MBS hospital by the PG owner after he was found unconscious on Wednesday morning, but was declared brought dead by doctors, DSP Harshraj said.

Two minor boys drown in Jodhpur

Jodhpur: 2 minor boys drowned at a pond in Mudansar village of Jodhpur district on Tuesday, police said.

Police informed the deceased has been identified as Vikas Jat (8) and his cousin brother Narpat Jat (10), both residents of Bhatelai Charanan gram panchayat under the Balesar Police Station area. “The post mortem was performed on Wednesday and their bodies were handed-over to their family members,” police said.

RTDC to also give OPS to its employees: D Rathore

Nirmal Tiwari Jaipur

RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore on Wednesday said that a meeting of the RTDC board of directors was held on Wednesday in which a decision to implement old pension scheme for the RTDC employees was taken. Rathore said that policy decisions have been taken while giving top priority to the strengthening of the corporation.

He said that honoring the service of the personnel, the benefits of Seventh Pay Commission and RGHS have been given

RPS officers thank CM for OPS, RGHS

The officers of Rajasthan Police Service called on the Chief Minister on Wednesday. More than 30 officers including the President of Rajasthan Police Service CouncilRaghuveer Saini - reached the Chief Minister’s residence. He thanked for implementing Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and Rajasthan Government

Health Scheme (RGHS) and provision of DPC twice a year. He said that

Rohit Godara seeks

`10 cr ransom from jeweller in Bikaner

Bikaner

Gangster Rohit Godara has demanded a ransom of Rs 5 crore from a prominent jeweller of Bikaner. The accused warned to shoot the jeweller showroom owner if demanded ransom is not fetched. After the threat, the jeweller lodged an FIR with the Nayashahar police station. According to information, a call was received at a jewellery showroom in Bikaner on Tuesday. The accused posed as a relative of jeweller and obtained his mobile WhatsApp number by calling at the jewellery showroom. After this, at 2 pm a miscreant called and introduced himself as gangster Rohit Godara, and placed a demand of Rs 5 crore. On this, the jeweller responded that

he is incapable of providing such a huge sum and has a debt/loan of Rs 20 crore taken from a bank.

The fearlessness of the gangster can be gauged from the fact that he advised the jeweller to get the FIR registered and forward the recording to the police. Rohit Godara warned that if he is not given the answer in affirmation by Wednesday evening, he will be shot.

As per the police, a case has been registered at Nayashahar police station and investigation is going on.

under CM’s leadership, many schemes are being run by the state govern-

8 IPS promoted in Rajasthan

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On Wednesday, 8 IPS officers were given promotion in Junior Administrative Grade in which 2012 batch IPS Maruti Joshi, Shyam Singh, Narayan Togas promoted from 1 January 2021.

While promotion date of Manish Tripathi, Sudhir Joshi, Rajkumar Chaudhary in 2013 batch is of 1 January 2022.

Meanwhile, from the 2014 batch Gyan Chandra Yadav and Karan Sharma have been given promotion from January 1, 2023 and the Personnel Department issued orders regarding this.

ment in the interests of the policemen which has given them strength.

Meanwhile, the delegation of Rajasthan Police Service Council gave a memorandum to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanding that allowances should not be discontinued on promotion to the post of Dy Superintendent of Police and that the uniform allowance from SI to DSP should be made Rs 15,000 per year.

and in compliance with the budget announcement of 2023-24, the old pension scheme is being implemented for the employees of the corporation. He added that, several important policy decisions have been taken to strengthen the tourism

infrastructure in the state. At the same time, various initiatives were taken to take tourism in the state to a new height. He said that to woo tourists, helicopter joyride was started and now work is going on to start cruise in Chambal river front in Kota.

3 held in Jaisalmer forced marriage case; SWC seeks report from SP

DCW chief S Maliwal also reacts, asks CM to take strict action

A man allegedly abducted and forcibly married a 23-year-old woman in Jaisalmer district after her family called off their engagement, police said on Wednesday. Three people, including

main accused Pushpendra Singh (29), have been arrested and one person has been detained in connec-

Three, including BSF man, held for firing at electricity team in Sikar

TWO MEN OPEN FIRE AT COPS IN BARAN, ARRESTED

Three men, including a BSF personnel, were arrested for allegedly firing at the vehicle of a vigilance team of the electricity department in Sikar district, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the Ajitgarh area on Monday night, they said. 4 drunken men stopped the vehicle of a vigilance team of the electricity department in Ajitgarh and had an argument with them, said SP Karan Sharma.

Since the accused were drunk, the electricity department team left the spot to avoid further escalation.

RAJ HC ON DNA PATERNITY TEST IN DIVORCE SUIT

tion with the incident, a purported video of which went viral on social media, according to police. Taking cognizance on the basis of media reports, the State Commission for Women issued notice to SP and sought factual report within 7 days.

DCW chief Swati Maliwal also took it to twitter and sought prompt action from CM Gehlot in this matter.

Land records inspector in ACB net with `50K

Baran: 2 policemen sustained bullet injuries after two men allegedly opened fire at the police checkpoint at Seeswali circle in Baran district, officials said on Wednesday, adding that the two attackers have been arrested. The two men, one of them a history-sheeter, encountered the police team after fleeing from Ranpur area in Kota district earlier, where they had allegedly shot and injured two other men over a business deal, police said. Two cops of Mangrole Police Station — Rahul and Vijay — sustained bullet injuries, Baran SP Raj Kumar Choudhary said. A history-sheeter from Kota, Kalu Bhadak, and Satyanarayan alias Hariom opened fire with country made pistols from an SUV at the police team deployed at police checkpoint, the SP said. The injured cops were referred to a Kota hospital after primary treatment at a local hospital, he said, adding that they were both out of danger. Bhadak and Satyanarayan were later nabbed by the police and the two were booked under relevant sections of IPC and further investigation was underway, the SP added.

The accused then chased their vehicle and opened fire at it. The team’s driver turned the vehicle towards the police station. The police chased and identified one of the accused as

‘A child cannot be used as weapon for divorce’

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While rejecting a man’s petition to bring on record his alleged son’s paternity test results in the divorce case pending before the Family Court, the Rajasthan High Court has observed that the child cannot be used as a weapon to get divorce on grounds of adultery.

The court said DNA Test invades upon the rights of a child, which may range from affecting his property rights, right

Rajasthan HC said that the child cannot be used as a weapon to get divorce on grounds of adultery.

to lead a dignified life, right to privacy and “right to have the confidence and happiness of being showered with love and

affection by both parents.”

“The DNA Paternity Test requires to be conducted only in exception-

DNA Test invades upon the various rights of a child, including property rights, right to lead a dignified life, right to privacy etc, says court

al cases, and therefore, the child cannot be used as a weapon to get divorce on ground of adultery, on the strength of outcome of a DNA Paternity Test,” observed Justice Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati. The court said it is necessary for the man to first prove that he had no ac-

cess with his wife. “Only thereafter, the benefits of exceptional exclusion from the purview of Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 can be extended to aggrieved party,” the court said.

The court was hearing the plea against the order of an Udaipur court which had rejected man’s plea to amend the divorce pleading, on the basis of DNA Paternity Test of the son. It is noted that the marriage between the parties was solemnized in 2010 & the boy was born in 2018. with agency inputs

Miscreants’ car’s front wheel was damaged in cross fire.

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday trapped land records inspector, Gajaram in Barmer district for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 50,000, officials said. Officials said that accused had demanded a bribe of rupees five lakhs and was caught red handed with rupees fifty thousand. Bribe was demanded in order to update land record.

Vikram Gurjar and next day reached his house and found the other 3 accused Surendra Gurjar, Sachin Rawat and Kanaram Gurjar there. Vikram Gurjar is on the run, the SP added.

Confirming the report, Hemant Priyadarshi, the additional director-general at ACB, said the accused, identified as Gajaram, land record inspector of Mandali in Kalyanpur Tehsil, demanded 5 lakh to update land record. Following which complainant approached the ACB and after verification, an ACB team arrested the accused.

CBDT gives target of `36K cr to Rajasthan

First India Bureau Jaipur

Rajasthan will collect income tax of Rs 35,700 crores this year. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has given this target to Rajasthan region, which is Rs 5,000 crore more than last year.

In 2020-21, the target of collection was Rs 20000 crore. In 1 year, the target increased by about 75 percent.

The highest target has been given to Commissioner TDS Jaipur. The commissioner has to collect corporation tax of Rs

6554 crores and income tax of Rs 15,410 crores whereas Chief Income Tax Commissioner Udaipur has to collect Rs 7306 crores this year.

Chief Commissioner Jaipur has a target of Rs 4952 crore while the target of Director General of Income Tax Investigation is Rs 1070 crore.

First India Bureau Jaisalmer

Mukesh Mathrani Barmer

Laxman Raghav

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First India Bureau Jaipur

CM Ashok Gehlot unveiling the winner’s trophy of India’s

CM Ashok Gehlot being greeted by Raghuveer Saini and other senior RPS officers at CMR in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Rohit Godara is constantly brandishing pics with weapons on his social media.

Screengrab of the video in which accused is seen foricbly marrying the woman.

Police headquarters, Jaipur.

Bullet mark on electricity department’s vehicle.

Pradhan Sevak’s Impeccable 9 yrs of Service

— PART 43

Long Term Vision

PM Modi is futuristic. If he speaks about Amrit Kaal, he talks about it from a perspective that covers the coming century. If he talks about an India that is developed, he also refers to the illustrious and noble past of our country that has made our country what it is!

Atmanirbhar Bharat

The Honourable PM has been pretty clear about the whole thought process behind Atmanirbhar Bharat and what he wants it to look like. He wants Indian products for the Indian forces. On the 15th of August, there is this iconic 21-gun salute. All these years it was being done by the British-made 25 pounder gun. This time, he said “No, we have to have an Indian gun to make them to do it!” And we did that. He made it happen.

Ease of Living

3

I happened to meet a homemaker in Patna, named Prabha. I got into a conversation with her and asked her “So whom are you going to vote for in the upcoming elections?” She replied “I will vote for Modiji!” I asked her again “Why are you going to vote for Modiji?” Prabha said “Didi, my ancestors, my grandparents, parents all are dead and gone and they died in darkness. Today, I have light in my house. I have electricity. Not just this,

Modiji has also given us the gas connection. Like my grandmother and mother, I don’t have to choke cooking on the chulha either. This is why I will vote for Modiji!”

National Security

4

We carried out surgical strikes, not once but on a number of occasions. In the East, we did it on the IndoMyanmar border, we did in Pakistan on both land and in air, so while the capability to carry out these actions always existed with us, we were not getting the political go-ahead, the green signal to actually do something like that. So what has changed now is that the will is there to demonstrate to the world and to our neighbours that

not only do we have the capability, we have the will to execute and translate that capability into action.

Against Freebies

Once I had been appointed Chairperson of Finance Commission and we were in the middle of a conversation. A question cropped up and it was regarding freebies. Of late freebies has been a hot topic of discussion. He believes in fiscal laxity and is steadfast on fiscal rectitude.

If today our macro-economic stability is strong with low current account deficits, large fund investments coming in, feisty deficits and debt in spite of the pandemic,

You read PART 42 on JUNE 1, 2023

Digital India

We said to Modiji that as part of Digital India initiative, we will club a few projects. He said “No, not at all. All this won’t work. Think about how we wish to create a Digital India without taking money into consideration.” He wanted us to create a digitally powered, knowledge society and this is what we call high thinking.

Corruption-free governance

8

Prime Minister Modi. If bureaucrats are honest, no one can bribe them. He made this the principle of his governance as soon as he took over.

Against VIP Culture

it is because of his vision. Modiji never allowed public exchequer to be used in a manner where debt would become unserviceable.

Thrust on Infrastructure

His thoughts about infra are exceedingly transformative, especially when you consider the strategy of retrofitting that he introduced into the vision for smart city planning. This has brought in practicality and the point to remember is that, cities don’t become good cities only through building of roads. Modiji told all of us that what we also need are clean toilets and robust management of solid and liquid waste. Today most cities are performing exceedingly well under

and making a marked contribution in the management of solid and liquid waste. All these works are because of Modiji’s vision.

‘MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI…’ UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI

Read these 9 potent stories on 9 powerful facets of NaMo’s governance of his 9 years in the role of the country’s Pradhan Sevak. These 9 transformational ideas have been the defining aspects of Modi’s promise that he will create an enabling environment through “minimum government, maximum governance”

India playing ‘critical role’ globally, says Biden’s top official Kurt

Reuters Washington

President Joe Biden's top official for the Indo-Pacific region said on Tuesday he hoped a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "consecrates" the relationship with India as the most important for the U.S. in the world.

Kurt Campbell told the Hudson Institute think tank India was playing a "critical role" globally and not just a strategically.

"Many business groups, investment groups, are looking at India as part of a strategy to diversify globally new supply chains, new investment opportunities," he said. "I think the hope will be to open up venues and activities for more investment." Campbell added that U.S. universities wanted to train more engineers and technology specialists and the United States wanted to open up more of those opportunities to Indians.

ONE IN EVERY FIVE ‘US STUDENT VISAS’ IN 2022 ISSUED IN INDIA: US ENVOY ERIC GARCETTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden.

He said that while the United States and India were both "imperfect de-

Amit Shah reviews progress of

New Delhi: One out of every five US student visas was issued in India in 2022, which is more than the proportion of Indian population in the world, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. The US Mission in India held its seventh annual Student Visa Day countrywide on Wednesday with Consular Officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewing almost 3,500 Indian student visa applicants.

mocracies" and there were still "concerns" that would be discussed, there

was "a degree of trust and confidence" between the countries that did not ex-

Computerisation of CRCS

A software & portal is being developed which is targeted to be launched by June 26

ANI

New Delhi

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the progress of computerisation of office of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) here.

He said that youth should also be involved in better utilisation and improved analytics

of the portal through competitions to be organised by the CRCS office.

An official release said the Ministry of Cooperation has taken number of steps to promote ease of doing business in cooperative sector to realise PM Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sehkaar se Samriddhi’.

It said that as part of these initiatives, the Office of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies, which is responsible for administration of Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, is being computerised to create a digital ecosystem for MSCS to facilitate all their activities including registration of new societies.

A software and portal is being developed which is targeted to be

IN THE COURTYARD

Exam for foreign law degree holders: SC agrees to hear plea

New Delhi: The SC agreed to hear plea seeking directions to the BCI to declare the results of the qualifying examinations for Indian nationals holding Foreign Law Degrees.The BCI will conduct AIBE XVIII (18) 2024 in Sept to Oct 2023 tentatively.

Delhi govt vs Rapido: SC adjourns the hearing till June 9

New Delhi: The SC on Wednesday adjourned till June 9 the hearing on the Delhi government’s plea challenging a high court order staying a notice to bike-taxi aggregator Rapido and allowing it to operate till the final policy has been notified.

G20 TOURISM MEETINGS IN GOA

BJP President J P Nadda with party workers at a ‘tiffin meeting’, in Noida. PTI

launched by June 26.

The release said that the computerisation project will greatly help in the registration of new Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) and facilitate the working of existing multi-state cooperative societies.

The main objective of computerisation include

NADDA HOLDS MEETING WITH BJP WORKERS

New Delhi: BJP president J P Nadda on Wednesday held a “tiffin meeting” here with party workers of western Uttar Pradesh, the party’s Noida Mahanagar president Manoj Gupta said on Wednesday. “The ‘tiffin meeting’ is part of the BJP’s mega public outreach programme with an eye on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections,” he said.

complete paperless submission and processing of applications, automatic compliance with MSCS Act and Rules through software, enhancing ease of doing business, digital communication, transparent processing and improved analytics and MIS. The computerisation work has already started.

“Version I of the software is based on existing MSCS Act and Rules. Version II will incorporate proposed Amendments to the MSCS Act & Rules and it will enhance the initial version by addressing any gaps or deficiencies based on user feedback,” the release said.

BKU chief Charuni, 8 other leaders held

PTI Kurukshetra

Won’t notify factchecking unit till July 10, Centre to HC

Mumbai: The Centre told the Bombay HC it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won’t notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the govt on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules. Union govt had in April told the HC that the fact-checking unit would not be notified till July 5.

US, INDIA PARTNERSHIP

PM Modi’s visit to the US later this month serves as a testament to the enduring partnership between the two nations, an eminent Indian-American community leader has said.

ist a decade ago. "Our goal will be to seek to build on that,"

Centre gives clearance to Delhi Min Atishi for UK visit

PTI New Delhi

The Centre Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that it has given clearance to Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena to visit the United Kingdom for an official visit next week.

The bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh disposed of the matter after the submissions of the Centre counsel that the MEA has Tuesday given political clearance and the matter is now before the Department of Economic Affairs and the petitioner who has a diplomatic passport, can apply for requisite visa requisite. Earlier, the Delhi Education Minister, through her plea, informed the court that she had been invited by the prestigious Cambridge University to speak at a conference on ‘India at 100.

Campbell said.

"My hope is that this visit basically conse-

crates the U.S.- India relationship as the most important bilateral relationship with the United States on the global stage, and that we effectively make it into sort of escape velocity."

The US sees India as vital partner in its efforts to push back against China's expanding influence worldwide, even though it remains concerned about New Delhi's strong ties to Russia, despite the Ukraine war, and Modi's rights record.

Religious colour given to small incidents in Maha

PTI

Aurangabad

NCP president Sharad Pawar claimed “religious colour” was being given to some small issues in Maharashtra & the ruling parties are encouraging such things, which he said is a cause of concern. Pawar’s remarks came against the backdrop of some youths displaying photos of 17th Century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in a procession in Ahmednagar and tension prevailing in Kolhapur city on Wednesday over the alleged use of Tipu Sultan’s image along with an objectionable audio message as social media “status” by some local people. He said it was wrong to give a religious angle to any message sent from mobile phones.

PAWAR: COUNTRY WILL WITNESS A CHANGE

New Delhi: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday claimed the country will witness a change in the forthcoming elections if the anti-BJP mindset of the people continues. “Looking at the scenario, I think there is an anti-BJP wave going on. Considering the Karnataka election results, people are in the mood for a change. If this mentality of people continues, there will a change in the country in the forthcoming elections. There is no need of any astrologer to tell this,” the NCP chief said.

Kejriwal meets Yadav amid calls for Opposition unity

PTI

Lucknow

Nine leaders of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), including its president Gurnam Singh Charuni, were arrested after farmers blocked a national highway, demanding that the government procure sunflower seeds at the MSP, police said on Wednesday. After being detained on Tuesday evening, nine BKU (Charuni) leaders were arrested after a case was lodged under various IPC sections, police said. Charges pertaining to

rioting, unlawful assembly and using of criminal force to deter public servant from discharging his duty have been slapped against them, they said. The farmers led by Charuni had blocked the highway near Shahabad here for over six hours on Tuesday.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow today as opposition leaders find a way to work out a unity plan ahead of the 2024 national election.

The AAP is also looking for support in its fight against the centre over a recent ordinance on control of bureaucrats.

Yadav assured the Samajwadi Party’s support to Mr Kejriwal against the centre’s ordinance.

Delegates, ministers to take part in Yoga sessions

PTI

Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann accompanied

by Atishi Sanjay Singh met Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow on Wednesday.

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday turned emotional as he remembered his former deputy Manish Sisodia while inaugurating a new branch of B R Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence in Bawana.“I am missing Manish Sisodia today. Manish Sisodia had started this aiming to provide quality education to one and all. They framed false charges against him and jailed him in an unjust manner,” Kejriwal said.

Mumbai costliest city to live for expats

PTI

New Delhi

20 delegates and ministers are slated to take part in Yoga sessions at a popular beach and an indoor stadium in Goa later in June as part of the side events lined up alongside two crucial tourism-track meetings of the influential bloc, officials said.

India will mark the International Yoga Day (IYD) on June 21, which will coincide with the G20 events scheduled to

New Delhi

ROADMAP & ACTION PLAN FOR TOURISM

A senior official of the Union tourism ministry had earlier said, “There will be two key deliverables after the Goa meet. At the end of our working group meetings and the ministerial meeting, we are going to declare a Goa Roadmap and Action Plan for tourism as a vehicle for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).”

be hosted in Goa.

held on June 19-20. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and address global tourism challenges and opportunities, a senior official had said in Goa on May 30. The G20 ministerial meeting after the TWG meeting is scheduled to be held on June 21-22, with ministers of tourism from the G20 countries and other invited guests to discuss the outcomes of the previous working group meetings and adopt a joint declaration on tourism cooperation, he had said. G

People familiar with the planning of the events

said as G20 events are happening around IYD, delegates will also get to

experience “Yoga in Goa” besides other cultural engagements.

Mumbai has been ranked as the most expensive city in India for expatriates, followed by New Delhi and Bengaluru in the second and third place, respectively, according to a report.

According to Mercer’s 2023 Cost of Living survey, which includes 227 cities from across five continents, Mumbai, positioned at 147 in the global ranking, retains the top spot as India’s most expensive city for expats,

while Hong Kong topped the global chart. According to the rankings, Mumbai has been positioned at 147 in the global ranking, New Delhi at 169, Chennai 184, Bengaluru 189, Hyderabad 202, Kolkata 211, and Pune 213.

CBI seeks recall of interim protection granted to Sameer Wankhede by Bombay High Court

Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday sought the Bombay High Court to recall its earlier order granting interim protection from arrest to NCB’s former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede in the Rs 25 crore extortion case.

I AM MISSING MANISH SISODIA: ARVIND KEJRIWAL

Will stand with wrestlers till justice is not delivered: Cong

PTI

New Delhi

Hours after Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur called the wrestlers for a meeting, the Congress on Wednesday took swipe at the BJP government for remaining silent on the harassment of the players, and said that the grand old party “will stand with the daughters till the time justice is not delivered”.

Addressing a press conference here, Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda, when asked about the Union Sports Minister calling wrestlers for a meeting, said, “Congress will support the daughters till justice is not delivered to them. It is unfortunate that the government is treating the daughters with step motherly treatment as the wrestlers have to knock on the Supreme Court doors for registering an FIR.”

Hooda said that it’s been one and half months

and the government and the Delhi Police have not made any arrest.

Asked about the government’s call for talks, Congress spokesperson Deepender Hooda said, “Today the Sports Minister (Anurag Thakur) has invited our wrestlers for a talk. We will wait to see what is the outcome of these talks but one thing is very clear as far as the Congress party is concerned, we stand with our daughters in their fight for justice and we are going to be with them till they get justice.” The Congress will stand by the wrestlers in whatever they decide after the talks, Hooda said.

“Isn’t it the first case where the accused have not been arrested. In such an FIR with serious charges, it is the first example that no arrest has been done as one BJP MP is named as an accused. What kind of example the government is setting. What kind of standard they are laying?”

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Satyawart Kadian arrive at the residence of Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur for talks, in New Delhi on Wednesday. ANI

‘CENTRE WILL HAVE TO PAY HEAVY PRICE FOR PROTECTING ACCUSED’

New Delhi:The Congress accused the government of trying to “suppress the voices” of female wrestlers, and said it will have to pay a heavy price for “protecting” the BJP MP as the nation is watching. Congress spokesperson Deepender Hooda said, “We will wait to see what is the outcome of these talks but one thing is very clear as far as the Congress party is concerned, we stand with our daughters.

5 BIG DEMANDS OF WRESTLERS

z The wrestlers have demanded that a woman should take over as the head of the Wrestling Federation of India.

z Brij and no one from his family will be a part of WFI.

WFI ELECTIONS TO BE HELD BY JUNE 30: ANURAG THAKUR

New Delhi: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday assured the protesting wrestlers that the Wrestling Federation of India elections will be held by June 30 after meeting with them at his residence in New Delhi. Notably, this was the second meeting by a top government official with the protesting wrestlers after they met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday.

Manipur violence

Kuki group holds protest outside Shah's residence

First India Bureau New Delhi

People from Manipur’s Kuki community held a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence here on Wednesday against the ongoing violence in the northeastern state, according to police.

First India Bureau Kolkata

As West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is all set to pay compensation cheques on Wednesday to the families of the victims of Odisha triple train tragedy, allegations have surfaced that funds under a particular workers’ welfare scheme have been diverted for this.

The allegations were raised by the leader of the opposition, Suvendu Adhikari. He also said the same thing was done to the families of the victims of Bogtui carnage last year.

CENTRE TRYING TO PREVENT TRUTH BEHIND TRAIN CRASH: MAMATA

Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at the BJP-ruled Centre alleging that there were attempts to suppress the cause of the train accident in Odisha. CBI was engaged to probe into the triple train crash but pieces of evidence have already been removed, Banerjee claimed. The central probe agency conducted raids at multiple locations in West Bengal in connection with its probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment in civic bodies.

Stressing the need for improvement in road engineering, he said, “People who prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR) are not doing their job properly. Their mindset is that there should be saving (reduce) on the cost”.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee gives toy to an infant after presenting monetory help to the train accident victim's family member at a function, in Kolkata on Wednesday. ANI

Drunk men attempt to kidnap two JNU students

First India Bureau New Delhi

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) on Wednesday alleged that some inebriated men in a car entered the campus and attempted to kidnap two students. The incident took place on Tuesday night and police have registered two cases based on complaints from students of the university. The JNU administration said it has taken “serious note” of the matter and

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

z A case of molestation was reported on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on Wednesday.

demanded the “strictest punishment” against the perpetrators. One of the students who was attacked underwent a medical examination & filed a complaint, the JNUSU added.

z The competent authority has taken a serious view of the recent incidents where outsiders entered the JNU campus and created law and order problems during the night hours.

z The security dept of JNU announced that entry of outside vehicles will be restricted from 10 pm to 6 am.

z The wrestlers have called for “free and fair” elections to the wrestling body whose leadership has been accused of corruption and mismanagement.

z The wrestlers have also demanded that the FIR registered against them for allegedly violating law and order be revoked.

z The wrestlers reiterated their calls for Brij Bhushan Singh’s arrest over alleged sexual harassment charges.

The protesters were holding placards with messages such as ‘Save Kuki Lives’ and raising slogans, they said. Police said four of the protesters were allowed to enter the home minister’s residence for a meeting and the rest were shifted to Jantar Mantar.

At least 98 people have lost their lives and 310 more were injured in ethnic violence in Manipur that broke out a month ago. Clashes first broke out in Manipur on May 3 after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

Clashes in Kolhapur over offensive social media post

CM SHINDE ASSURES ACTION AGAINST GUILTY, FADNAVIS SAYS ‘NO FORGIVENESS’

Police personnel detain a member of the Hindu organisation during a protest in Kolhapur on Wednesday. ANI

First India Bureau Pune Tension prevailed in Kolhapur on Wednesday after police used force to disperse a crowd that objected to the alleged use of Tipu Sultan’s image along with an objectionable audio message as social media “status” by some locals, an official said. Demanding action against those who allegedly put the image of the 18th-century Mysore ruler along with an offensive dialogue on their social media profiles, a group of right-wing ac -

tivists held a protest on Tuesday. Police pacified them and told them to return. Police also told the protesters that they had booked some people in that connection, the official said.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence over the enormous disaster that has engulfed Manipur for the past several weeks. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh levelled a series of attacks on Modi’s silence over the crisis and wrote on Twitter, “But why is the Prime Minister still silent? Why doesn’t he visit the state and make an appeal for reconciliation between communities? ”.

z A seven-year-old boy, his mother and his aunt were burnt alive by a mob in Manipur.

z Close to 100 people have been killed in the strife with around 40,000 displaced in the states.

z Manipur’s apex body of valley-based civil society organisation said that local youths were not willing to surrender arms.

z The body also alleged that a section of para-military troops remained inactive against the terrorists.

Tikait threatens agitation bigger than farm laws protest

First India Bureau Chandigarh

New Delhi: Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday assured action will be taken against those found guilty in the Kolhapur incident and appealed to the public to maintain peace and calm. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, who is also closely monitoring the situation, said, “There is no forgiveness in Maharashtra for those who praise Aurangzeb. Police are also taking action. Also, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that the people should also maintain peace, no untoward incident happens anywhere.”

Statements by some politicians on riot-like situation in Maha and display of Aurangzeb’s photos not coincidence. Responding to comments of these leaders, youths of a particular community showcased pictures of Aurangzeb. They glorified Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan. Why suddenly these images have been displayed in various districts of Maharashtra? It does not happen easily or automatically. As it cannot be a mere coincidence, we will have to dig deeper into this matter.

DEVENDRA FADNAVIS, MAHARASHTRA DEPUTY CM

CHILD LABOUR ERADICATION DRIVE IN NOIDA

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday said an agitation bigger than the one against the now repealed farm laws will have to be launched for a legal guarantee on the minimum support price.

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader condemned Haryana Police’s lathicharge on protesting farmers who had blocked a national highway in Kurukshetra’s Shahabad on Tuesday demanding that the government procure sunflower seeds at Minimum Support Price (MSP).

CONG SLAMS LATHI CHARGE ON FARMERS AT KURUKSHETRA

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday said the BJP’s “anti-farmer” attitude has come to the fore again in Kurukshetra with the police lathicharge on farmers protesting against sunflower seeds allegedly not being bought at MSP, as it reiterated its demand of legal guarantee for MSP to the tillers. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the BJP’s “anti-farmer attitude” is coming to the fore again and again. We strongly condemn the lathicharge on the farmers who were protesting peacefully.

25 children engaged in labour, begging rescued

First India Bureau Noida wenty-five children engaged in begging or working as labourers in Noida have been rescued in a day-long operation, police officials said. The rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday as part of child labour eradication programme on instructions of Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh, they said.

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paign

from

and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU).

“As part of the cam-

paign, 25 children engaged in begging and child labour were rescued from different markets and road intersections of Sector 76, Sector 62, Sector 63 A,” the police spokesperson said.

The Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Act 2016 prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in all employment and provides for prohibition on employment of adolescents (14-18 years) in scheduled hazardous occupations and processes.

People from Kuki community with placards during a protest outside HM Amit Shah's residence, in New Delhi, on Wednesday. PTI

Protesting farmers block National Highway-44 over demand for MSP for sunflower seed, in Kurukshetra on Tuesday. ANI

CONGRESS QUESTIONS PM MODI’S SILENCE AFTER CRISIS DEEPENS

Bengal govt accused of diverting funds for paying train victims

“Can’t achieve target to reduce accidents by 50% before 2024”

First India Bureau New Delhi India will not be able to achieve the target of reducing road accidents by 50% before 2024 due to many shortcomings on the part of the government & other people, who compromise with road safety standards, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. He pointed out that more people die in road accidents than in street fights, riots or terrorist attacks.

UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR

Everything submerged as Ukrainians face homelessness, disease after floodwaters crest

42,000 at flood risk after dam blown up

Agencies

Kherson

About 42,000 people were at risk from flooding in Russian and Ukrainian controlled areas along the Dnipro River after a dam collapsed, as the United Nations aid chief warned of “grave and far-reaching consequences.”

Ukraine & Russia blame each other for the collapse of the massive dam, which sent floodwaters across a swathe of the war zone and forced thousands to flee.

In his first public comments on the blast, Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of a “barbaric act”.

Thousands of Ukrainians are without normal access to drinking water. There are fears that water levels could rise further, says Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President.

US: 2 die, 5 injured after high school graduation ceremony

CLASH AT US SCHOOL OVER RECOGNITION OF PRIDE MONTH

Parents and LGBT activists in California clashed outside a school as its board debated whether or not to recognise June as Pride month.

Five nations elected to UN Security Council

ANI

New York [US]

The United Nations General Assembly elected Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, Slovenia & South Korea to the UN Security Council for 2-year terms starting 2024, Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th session of the UN said.

OVER 1,500 PEOPLE EVACUATED FROM KHERSON AREAS

More than 1,500 people have been evacuated from flooded areas of the Kherson region in Ukraine after the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam, CNN reported.

1,548 individuals had been evacuated from Ukrainiancontrolled flooded parts of the Kherson region, according to the State Emergency Services and National Police of Ukraine.

Former US VicePrez Mike Pence announces 2024 Presidential run Agencies

Washington

Former Vice President Mike Pence, who served Donald Trump with unwavering loyalty but later turned on him after the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, formally challenged his former boss for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday. Pence joined a crowded field of Republican White House hopefuls challenging Trump for the party’s presidential nomination. Pence joins a nominating contest that is currently a two-man race between Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Bangladesh left Pak behind in all sectors of economy

My congratulations to Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia, for being elected as nonpermanent members of the @UN Security Council for a two-year term beginning on 1 January 2024. I thank the tellers for assisting in this election.

Csaba Korosi @Csaba_Korosi_

ANI Islamabad

Agencies

Virginia

At least two of the seven people, who sustained severe injuries, have died in a shooting incident that took place on Tuesday evening outside a

theatre where a high school graduation ceremony had taken place City’s interim police took two people into custody but later said that one of them was not involved. The investigation is still going on.

Three people were arrested outside a meeting of the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) board during a protest attended by both pro- and anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrators. The board was assessing how schools should teach gender and sexuality.

India vs Australia - WTC Final Day 1

Steve Smith is best Test player of this generation: Virat Kohli

ANI

London (UK)

India's star batter Virat Kohli praised Australian batter Steve Smith, naming him the "best Test player" of this generation.

Australian batters Steve Smith and Travis Head dominated the Indian bowlers for the better part of the second session of the World Test Championship 2023 final at the Oval in London on Wednesday.

At Tea, Australia reached a healthy 170/3 with Travis Head and Steve Smith standing on the crease with scores of 60(75)* and 33(102)* respectively. India began the second session in a similar way as they did the first, with speedster Mohammad Shami sending back Marnus Labuschagne for 26(62).

Before the start of the WTC final against Australia, Virat Kohli featured in a video where he lauded Smith. "Steve Smith, according to me, is the best Test player of this generation. He has displayed that his adaptability is absolutely brilliant. You take any cricketer of this generation... in 85-90

Tests, he has an average of 60 which is quite unbelievable. The consistency and impact with which he scores runs, I haven't seen anyone else doing that in last 10 years. Definitely, Steve Smith, along with Marnus Labuschagne, are their main players in the batting order because they control their batting lineup," Virat told media. "Smith has always done well against us and he has performed in England. You want to dismiss him as soon as possible because he can have a match-winning impact," Kohli added.

IND VS AUS HEADTO-HEAD IN TESTS INDIA RECORD IN TESTS AT THE OVAL

Bangladesh left Pakistan behind in all sectors of the economy in 2023-24, Pakistan vernacular media Daily Jang reported, adding that the country presented a budget of USD 71 billion and a growth rate of 7.5% whereas Pakistan’s growth rate is only 3.5% & inflation cost is 21%.

Bangladesh has almost USD 31 billion in reserves for the new fiscal year whereas Pakistan has less than USD 4 billion and, that too, with loans.

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Paris [France]

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek kept her French Open title defense on track with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Coco Gauff to reach the semifinals on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Coco Gauff fell to 0-7 against Swiatek, and the Floridian has yet to take a set against her. Iga Swiatek, a 22-year-old Pole, won 6-1, 6-3 in last year’s final.

“Quarterfinals are sometimes the toughest matches,” Swiatek said on Court Philippe Chatrier after her win. “Even though she’s young, she’s experienced. I’m pretty happy to be in the semifinal.”

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Bangladesh’s exports have reached USD 52 billion in 52 years after independence whereas Pakistan’s exports are still at USD 31.78 billion.

Bangladesh’s export target in the current year is USD 67 billion while Pakistan’s is USD 38 billion, adding that, Pak provides export & services upto 21.5 billion dollars which is less than the target

French Open: Iga Swiatek beats Coco Gauff to reach semifinals

Karim Benzema becomes Saudi league’s latest star with Al-Ittihad

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BEATRIZ HADDAD MAIA IS FIRST BRAZILIAN WOMAN TO ENTER SEMIS IN OPEN ERA

Beatriz Haddad Maia on Wednesday became the first Brazilian woman to reach the Roland Garros semifinals in the Open Era after upsetting No.7 seed Tunisian Ons Jabeur 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-1, here. Maia also became the first Brazilian woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinal since Maria Bueno in 1968 (US Open). Bueno made the French Open semifinals on five occasions prior to the Open Era, including a run to the 1964 final.

Football superstar Karim Benzema has joined Saudi Arabia champions Al-Ittihad, ending his 14year stay at Real Madrid. Benzema, who was the second-highest scorer for Real Madrid, has gone to Saudi Arabia in a bigmoney move. Real had a contract proposal on the table for the Frenchman until 2024 season but Benzema decided otherwise.

Pak don't want to play in Ahmedabad unless they are in WC final: Sethi to ICC

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Karachi

The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi has intimated his ICC counterpart Greg Barclay about his apprehensions about playing the World Cup match against arch-rivals India at Ahmedabad’s Stadi-

um. As it was reported by PTI initially, PCB wants its matches to be scheduled in Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru. Barclay and ICC General Manager Geoff Allardice were recently in Karachi to seek assurance from PCB boss that they won’t demand to play their ODI World

Cup matches at a neutral venue since ACC is all set to reject its demand of playing Asia Cup on basis of ‘Hybrid Model’. As per PCB: “Sethi has conveyed to Barclay & Allardice that Pak doesn’t want it matches to be scheduled in Ahmedabad unless it is a knock-out game like final.”

India’s Shardul Thakur celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia’s David Warner on the first day of the ICC WTC Final at The Oval in London, on Wednesday. PTI

BOLLYWOOD INSIGHTS

n Tuesday the final trailer of Adipurush was unveiled by the makers. Kriti Sanon, Prabhas, and director Om Raut interacted with the audience at the final trailer launch of Adipurush.

Radiant Trailblazer!

Can you share with our readers what inspired you to pursue a career in modelling?

I’ve always been captivated by models on the runway, witnessing their elegance and how confidently they carried themselves. That was my inspiration. I wanted to develop that grace and confidence

What qualities do you believe are essential for a contestant in a beauty pageant, and how did you develop these qualities within yourself?

In my opinion, discipline, hard work, confidence, and a positive mindset are crucial for any contestant in a beauty pageant. I developed these qualities by keenly observing my mentors and seniors. I observed how they communicated, delivered their points,

and interacted with others. By observing and learning from them, I was able to cultivate these desired qualities within myself. Winning a title in a beauty pageant comes with respect and recognition. How have you used this platform to make a positive impact in your society?

Winning a title in a beauty pageant has granted me a great deal of respect and recognition in my society. It has empowered me to voice my views and suggestions on social issues.

Through the India Glam organization, we work towards providing a platform for women to represent their talent, express their opinions, and support and empower

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Raising Awareness

& Hope for a Cure

City First aims to shed light on World Brain Tumor Day, its significance, and the importance of spreading awareness about brain tumours worldwide...

Every year, World Brain Tumor Day is observed on the 8 June to raise awareness about brain tumours and their impact on individuals and their families and to promote support for those affected by this condition. Brain tumours are a complex and often life-altering medical condition that requires increased attention, research and community support.

A brain tumour refers to an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or the surrounding tissues. While not all brain tumours are cancerous (malignant), they can still cause significant health issues and require medical attention.

Brain tumours can occur in individuals of all ages, including children and adults, and they can manifest in various forms, such as gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and medulloblastomas, among others.

Brain tumours can have a profound impact on individuals and their families, affecting their physical, emotional, and social well-

being. Symptoms of brain tumours vary depending on the tumour's location, size and rate of growth. Common symptoms include persistent headaches, seizures, cognitive difficulties, personality changes, balance problems, and sensory impairments. These symptoms can significantly affect the individual's quality of life, limit their independence, and create emotional distress for both the patient and their loved ones.

World Brain Tumor Day serves as a crucial platform to raise awareness about brain tumours and their impact on individuals and communities. It provides an opportunity to educate the public, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the media about the importance of early detection, diagnosis, and effective treatment options. By promoting awareness, we can ensure that individuals experiencing symptoms seek medical attention promptly, leading to earlier intervention and improved outcomes.

Another crucial aspect of World Brain Tumor Day is to emphasize the importance of support for brain

tumour patients and their families. The journey of battling a brain tumour can be physically and emotionally challenging, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach involving neurosurgeons, oncologists, radiation therapists and other healthcare professionals. It is essential to provide a strong support system for patients, offering not only medical care but also emotional support, access to resources and opportunities for peer connections. Support groups, online communities, and non-profit organizations play a vital role in helping

patients and families navigate their journey and find comfort in knowing they are not alone.

World Brain Tumor Day also aims to generate support and funding for ongoing research to advance the understanding, treatment and prevention of brain tumours. Researchers and scientists continuously strive to improve diagnostic techniques, develop more effective treatments and search for potential cures. Increased funding and public awareness can accelerate these efforts, leading to better outcomes and

improved quality of life for those affected by brain tumours.

As individuals, there are several ways we can contribute to raising awareness and supporting brain tumour patients and their families.

Here are a few suggestions:

 Educate Yourself: Learn more about brain tumours, their symptoms, and available treatment options. This knowledge will enable you to recognize warning signs and support those who may be affected.

 Spread Awareness: Share information about World Brain

Tumor Day on social media platforms, organize local events, or participate in existing awareness campaigns. Every effort to raise awareness counts.

 Support Charitable Organizations: Contribute to organizations that focus on brain tumour research, patient support, and advocacy. Your donations can make a difference in the lives of those affected.

 Volunteer: Offer your time and expertise to local hospitals, clinics, or support groups dedicated to brain.

TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 20

It is good day to confess your love. Your sole dependency on friends may fail to bring any respite from loneliness today.A sound financial health of businessmen would enable to give monetary benefits to employees.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Senior management

new connections. Your relationship requires you to be tactful.

Distant relatives may drop in for a surprise visit. Investment antiques and jewellery would bring handsome financial gains. On professional front, recognition for good work would motivate you to work harder. Health will be satisfactory.

aspirations.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

Avoid being indulgent in your spending to balance budget. Continue to put in efforts at work and you will see promising opportunities coming your way. Matrimonial match for siblings will bring happiness for entire family.

Sexy all-black

Priyanka Chopra loves making a splash with her fashion choices at every outing, and rarely ever disappoints us with her looks. A few days ago, Priyanka Chopra attended Beyonce’s Renaissance concert in London and shared some pictures. Her mother Madhu Chopra accompanied her. We couldn’t stop gushing over Priyanka’s sexy all-black outfit that she wore for the concert.

Priyanka Chopra was dressed head-

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to-toe in Pucci, and she looked uber-chic in their Iride-print crop top and a gathered skirt. The V-neck black crop top had fitted threefourth sleeves and a gathering at the front with adjustable drawstring front fastening. The drawstring was multi-coloured and added just a hint of bright colours to the otherwise all-black outfit. The cropped Vshaped hem further made for an interesting detail, that added to the sultriness of the top.

Sun-kissed beauty

gram with some stunning pictures of herself. On Wednesday morning, the actress posted a gorgeous nomakeup selfie that left fans in awe. Along with the picture, she also shared a hilarious caption that most of us will find relatable! Alia

Bhatt took to her Instagram account to post a stunning beach selfie. In the picture, the actress Is seen with wet hair, and she flashed her million-dollar smile for the camera. She is seen wearing a purple one-shoulder swimsuit in the picture, and she is seen without any makeup or filter. While the background is blurred, we can see some trees, and loungers be-

The Mega Education Summit 2023 (SEASON-5)

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The 5th Education Summit, an initiative by First India News Channel and Supported by Bharat 24 & First India Newspaper will be held on Friday, 9 June 2023, Time : 11:00

Am onwards at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Tonk Road, Jaipur. The Education 2023 (Season-5) is presented by Amity University Rajasthan.

Jagdeesh Chandra along with BD Kalla Education Minister, Rajendra Singh Yadav, State Minister Higher Education ( Independent Incharge) and Dr Subhash Garg, State Minister Technical Education (Independent Incharge) will grace the occasion as the special guests.

The Education Summit to discuss New Education Policy 4.0 (2020), the Status of Conventional Education, the Current scenario of Online, Digital and E-education, the Roles of Education Institutions, Teachers and Parents, the

Future of the Education Sector, the Role of State government and the need to reconsider draft New Education Policy Road to employability. The education summit aims to showcase the recent education system for a better tomorrow which enables the youth to professional growth and career. The summit will discuss, brainstorm and create awareness regarding NEP 4.0, Skill Development & Employment Scenario in Rajasthan. The Ministers of the Rajasthan Government, Industry Stalwarts, educationists, Career Consultants, and Motivators will come together to share their valuable

suggestions for a bright future for students.

First India will also felicitate & recognizes the quality and diversity of the educational establishments across Rajasthan that have achieved excellence through their significant contributions towards the education sector.

First India News Education Awards salutes the true spirit of the institutions that have made their mark by transforming the lives of millions of students and driving them towards professional success. The award is a certification of the positive initiatives & contributions of these institutions towards build-

ing up a nation with a strong and open education system.

The Presenting Sponsor for Season 5 is “Amity University Rajasthan Powered By Sponsor -“Jayoti Vidyapeeth Womens University, (JVWU), and the University of Engineering and Management (UEM).

Associate Sponsors –ICFAI University, Vivekanand Global University, Sir Padamapat Singhaniya University Udaipur, Tantia University Sriganganagar, Madhav University Aburoad Sirohi, Jagannath University, College Dekho, SKIT (Swami Keshwanad Institute of Technology Management and Gramothan ), Biyani Group of Colleges, Competishun, Malodia Business Coaching Pvt Ltd, Rawat Educational Group, Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women (RCEW), Alankar PG Mahila Mahavidyalay(AMM), LBS Group of Educational Institute Kota, Dr. Kamdar Hospital Jodhpur.

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox got engaged in January 2022 and became one of the most beloved couples in Hollywood. But this year in February, the couple seemed to have hit a rough patch. It was speculated that they have split. However, these rumors were squashed by Fox herself as she asked people to stop making speculations about her relationship. In the last few weeks, Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox were spotted on a couple of outings which gave fans hope that they might get back together. Entertainment Tonight has reported that Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox continue to work on their relationship amid split rumors. The duo is reportedly seeking therapy to make their relationship and engagement work after all the drama. The report stated that with all these changes their relationship is doing much better now. A source told the portal, “There was obviously quite a bit of drama between them for a second, but they have been working on having very healthy and fluid communication.”

MARRYING A CRICKETER?

Actress Sara Ali Khan is currently enjoying the massive success of her recently released film, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. She teamed up with Vicky Kaushal for the first time and it seems like the audience loved watching their fresh pairing on the big screen. Amid busy promotions, Sara recently in an interview, spoke about the possibility of marrying a cricketer. Earlier, Sara was rumoured to be dating Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. Recently, Sara and Shubman's dating rumours started doing the rounds after they were spotted enjoying a date in the city. Their pictures and videos went viral on the Internet. Despite dating reports, Sara and

Shubman chose to remain silent. Recently, during an interview, Sara was asked if she would be open to following her grandmother Sharmila Tagore’s footsteps and marrying a cricketer. The actress said that the profession doesn’t matter to her.

TRAILER LAUNCH

Om Raut’s Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. On Tuesday the final trailer of Adipurush was unveiled by the makers. Kriti Sanon, Prabhas, and director Om Raut interacted with the audience at the final trailer launch of Adipurush. Kriti talked about her co-star Prabhas and said that he is extremely sweet and very hardworking. She also debunked a common misconception that people have about Prabhas!

At the final trailer launch, Kriti Sanon called Adipurush her ‘most special film’. She said that very few actors get to play a character as special as Janaki in their entire careers. She further talked about her co-star Prabhas and debunked a common misconception that people have about him. She said that she was told Prabhas doesn’t talk much, but that is untrue. Kriti Sanon

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Sara Ali Khan

Alia Bhatt

Priyanka Chopra

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he First India

TNewspaper completed successful 4 years of the Jaipur edition on Wednesday. To honour this day, the First India family had a lovely celebration at the First India Newspaper office at City Mall in the presence of Dr Jagdeesh Chandra and First India family members. The Jaipur edition is a truly iconic English Daily Newspaper, respected for its committed, action-oriented, professional and impactful journalism. Everyone gathered for the cakecutting ceremony where Jagdeesh Chandra congratulated all the staff members on the momentous occasion and said even as the newspaper innovated on strategy, questioned old formats and increased the speed of news delivery, it always maintained “the highest ethical and professional standards of news reportage”. The team also thanked Dr Chandra for providing wonderful opportunities to learn and grow in the field of media and journalism.

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4 Saal Bemisaal!

Dilip Singh Solanki and Lalit Gangwani.

GREETINGS!

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Amit Sharma, Rahul Faujdar, Shailesh Tinker, Uttam Kumar Sain, Santosh Sharma, Chandra Prakash, Shubhanshi Pathak, Pawan Bagra, Sharat Verma, Anita Hada, Nandini Agrawal, Mitali Dusad, Dilip Solanki and Mukesh Kiradoo during the birthday celebration of First India employees, who birthdays fall in the month of January to April.

Embodiment of Timeless Hospitality!

Chandra

BIRTHDAY WISHES!

Jagdeesh Chandra launched the poster of ‘A Holistic Conclave’, 2 days Seminar & Award Show by Shakseeyat Awards and Tenn News, at the former’s residence on Wednesday. The event will be organised on June 20 & 21 at Regional Science Centre and Science Park. Dr Deepti Sharma, MD & Chief Editor of Third Eye News Network & Shakseeyat magazine was present on the

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Taj Amer, Jaipur’s newest landmark and an embodiment of timeless hospitality celebrated World Environment Day with a host of initiatives centred around the environment and the local community. Devraj Singh, Cluster

General Manager, Taj Amer, Devi Ratn, Jaipur – IHCL SeleQtions & Ajmer said, “At Taj Amer, we are committed towards environmental stewardship and community development as guided by the goals of Paathya, the ESG+ framework of IHCL. We are hopeful that our efforts will have a positive impact on the community

and shall inspire others as well”.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the associates of the hotel presented saplings to visiting guests, encouraging them to contribute towards a greener future.

The hotel worked in collaboration with the neighbouring local bodies for a plantation drive and volunteering associates

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY!

planted 400 saplings to increase the green cover of the area. In addition, some of the other environment-conscious initiatives that have been implemented at the hotel include the upcycling of old clothes into tote bags by a small artisanal vendor and the installation of a water bottling plant to reduce the consumption of plastic.

On the occasion of Environment Day, saplings were distributed on behalf of the municipalities of the beneficiaries who have constructed houses at affordable rates under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). Employees working in many municipalities planted saplings. Saplings were distributed to the family of Mohan Kunwar, who constructed a house under PMAY-U in Badi Sadri Municipality of Rajasthan. On this occasion, they were asked to plant trees to protect the environment and motivate others to plant trees in the area. Similarly, saplings were planted in the council premises under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Chittorgarh Municipal Council. Council employees were present on this occasion.

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Nandini Agrawal, of the First India family, as she reached the former’s residence to seek blessings on the occasion of her birthday on Wednesday, June 7.

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Kamal Kant, of the First India family, as he reached the former’s residence to seek blessings on the occasion of his birthday on Wednesday, June 7.

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Anshul, Amit Sharma, Naresh Kumawat, Sarish Vasudeva, Sanjeev Sharma, Mahendra Saini, Shailesh Tinker, Dharmendra Mangal, Avinash Sharma, Anil Achora, Pawan Bagra, Kamal, Dinesh Mathur, Kamal Kant, Ram Ladoo, Sharat Verma, Vinod Sharma, Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Anita Hada, Nandini Agrawal, Dilip Solanki, Lalit Gangwani, Ashish Aman, Rashpal Singh, Mahesh Sharma, Shivendra Parmar, Kavita Chauhan, Vipin Kumar, Mukesh Bagra, Purva Shree, Shubhanshi Pathak, Ravindra Kumbhkar, Sattar, Soubhagya, Rahul Faujdar, Vijendra Singh, Mitali Dusad, Khushi Kaswan, Uttkarsha Shekhar, Nitika, Shrishti, Vikas Meena, Harsh, Sachin and Brahmpal.

Jagdeesh Chandra cuts the celebratory cake with Anita Hada and Vinod Kumar Sharma. Also seen are (L-R) Sharat Verma, Uttam Kumar Sain, Jinendra Singh Shekhawat,

Jagdeesh

with photojournalists (L-R) Santosh Sharma, Sunil Sharma and Mukesh Kiradoo.

occasion.

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Shishir Awasthi and Shweta Mishra Awasthi, of the First India family, as they reached the former’s residence with their 6 months old baby boy Advit Awasthi to seek blessings on Wednesday.

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Ravi Pareekh, Owner of Diablo Jaipur, as he reached the former’s residence to invite him as the Chief Guest for the show, ‘The Trunk Treasure’. The event will be held on Thursday, June 8 at Diablo Jaipur.

Devraj Singh, Mukesh Meena and Santanu Ghosh During the occasion

SANTOSH SHARMA, MUKESH KIRADOO & SUNIL SHARMA