First India-Jaipur Edition-11th June 2023

Winged Architects!

A weaver bird (Ploceus Philippinus) builds its nest on a tree on the outskirts of Ajmer on Saturday.

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IN BRIEF

Priest kills devotee to hide affair, dumps body; held by cops

Hyderabad: Police arrested the priest of a Mais-amma temple in Saroornagar, for killing, Apsara a regular at the temple. He dumped the body in a manhole outside the revenue office.

‘Will take part in Asian Games only when...’

New Delhi: India’s top wrestlers protesting against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges have threatened to boycott the Asian Games this year if their demands to arrest Bhushan are not met. P6

Another Pak drone carrying narcotics, shot down by BSF

Amritsar: The BSF troops on Saturday, shot down a drone carrying suspected narcotics from Pakistan along the International Border near Rai village in Amritsar, Punjab. This comes a day after the BSF had recovered a Pakistani drone near Rai village Int’l border.

PROBE FOR PEACE!

l Centre constitutes peace committee in Manipur, Governor Anusuiya Uikey to head panel

l Manipur government announces the decision to extend the internet suspension till June 15

l Amit Shah visited Manipur recently, announced the constitution of the peace committee

WILL REPORT MANIPUR VIOLENCE SITUATION

TO AMIT SHAH: BISWA AFTER MEETING BIREN

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met his Manipur counterpart N Biren Singh to discuss ongoing situation in Manipur where sporadic violence continues a month after ethnic clashes began in this NE state. “For us, peace and stability in Manipur are very important. Whatever I have learnt during the discussions today, I will report the same to the Union Home Minister for further necessary action,” said CM Biswa.

Any leader must not bad-mouth own country: Shah

Army soldiers recover 22 automated weapons in 24 hours during Joint Combing Operations across State, in Manipur on Saturday.

Moni Sharma Imphal

The Centre has constituted a peace committee in violence-stricken Manipur chaired by Governor Anusuiya Uikey. The members of the committee include the chief minister, state ministers, MPs, MLAs and leaders of different political parties.

The committee also includes former civil servants, educationists, literal-

ists, artists, social workers and representatives of ethnic groups. The mandate will facilitate a peacemaking process among various ethnic groups of Manipur, including peaceful dialogue and negotiations between conflicting parties/groups.

This comes a day after the CBI formed a 10-member SIT, under a DIG-rank officer, to probe 6 cases related to Manipur violence, referred by State.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Manipur CM N Biren Singh on backdrop of violence in Manipur, on Saturday.

‘DROP ARMS’ BOX OUTSIDE BJP MLA’S HOUSE IN IMPHAL GRABS EVERYONE’S ATTENTION

A drop box meant to deposit arms looted from police stations and armouries of Manipur Rifles and IRBNs outside house of a BJP MLA in Imphal has grabbed attention. “Anyone coming to drop a weapon will neither be questioned nor will be asked to reveal his identity. Label on box says, pls drop your snatched weapons here. Feel free to do so,” source said.

Amit Shah during a public meeting on the completion of 9 years of Modi’s Govt, in Patan on Saturday. CR Patil is also seen here.

First India Bureau

Patan

Union Home Minister

Amit Shah has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for criticizing India abroad. Shah said that it does not suit any leader to criticize their own country abroad. He also asked Gandhi to learn from his ancestors, who had always stood up for India. Shah’s comments came after Gandhi recently visited the UK and met with some Indian diaspora members. While address-

If children are educated, society progresses: CM

Tribal society delegation thanks

CM for Jai Meenesh

Tribal University

A delegation from Bayana-Rupwas also met CM at the CMR

hlot on Saturday and congratulated him for the establishment of Jai Meenesh Tribal University at Ranpur in Kota. They also expressed gratitude for the Mehangai Rahat Camps and public welfare schemes being run across the state.

singing and dancing on traditional folk songs for the gift of the university.

CM HAILED

People of the society, who reached the CMR, expressed their happiness and enthusiasm by

“If the children are educated then the whole society will progress. This university would make its name and identity in the country and the world. A provision was made for MLAs to give an amount of ` 10 lakh from their own fund for university,” Gehlot said.

It was under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi that a tribal woman became President of country for the first time.

AMIT SHAH, UNION HOME MINISTER

ing a rally at Siddhpur town in Patan district of Gujarat organised to mark nine years of the Modi govt, Shah said the country has seen huge changes under the Modi govt, but Congress does not stop talking about anti-India things, he said.

Sharad

Pawar taps Sule, Praful as NCP working Presidents

First India Bureau Mumbai Supriya Sule, daughter of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, and NCP Vice-President Praful Patel have been declared as working presidents of the party. Sharad Pawar made announcement at the 25th anniv of the party, founded by him and PA Sangma in 1999. Supriya Sule has also been made chief of NCP’s central poll committee. The announcement was made in presence of Ajit Pawar. Supriya Sule gets responsibility of Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Women Youth and LS Coordination. Praful Patel will look after Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Goa.

Paper leak: ED grills RG Study Circle coordinator

Shivendra Parmar Jaipur

Probe of ED in REET paper leak case has reached office bearers of Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle. Circle’s state coordinator Banay Singh was questioned by ED for 15 hours in 2 days and now he has been called to New Delhi for further interrogation. The

Sources said that ED would soon call two politicians for questioning

ED also seized some documents from his house. Singh is close to a minister. The allegations were leveled on people associated with Rajiv Gandhi study circle since 2021.

Naresh Sharma Jaipur

A delegation of tribal society met CM Ashok Ge-

Meena community delegation called on CM Ashok Gehlot at CMR on Saturday, expressed gratitude for the Mehangai Rahat Camps.

IN BRIEF

Safari to start from June 15 in Ramgarh Tiger Reserve

Bundi: In a good news for tourists, safari will start from June 15 in Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. According to official sources, three routes have been fixed for the Safari Buffer Zone. In the first phase, the safari will start from Naka Dalelpura via Chauth Mata hill. Besides, tourists will be able to enjoy boating in Jait Sagar lake on the way. Sprawling over an approximate expanse of 252 square kilometres, Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary is a magnetic biodiversity hotspot.

Police arrest five cow smugglers in Chomu, probe on

Jaipur: Five people have been arrested on suspicion of cow smuggling in Chomu. Police took action near Tankara on Renwal Road on the complaint of Gau Rakshak Dal. The accused have been identified as Rohitash Verma, Rahul Jat, Hanuman Sahay Yadav, Hansraj Gurjar, Rahul. The pickup vehicles were seized and the cows were sent to gaushala.

JDA action against two illegal colonies at two places

Jaipur:The enforcement wing of JDA on Saturday took action at two places where illegal colonies were developed. “The action took place below Shivdaspura overbridge where a colony was developed on one bigha of land. Similarly, an illegal colony in the name of Riddhi Siddhi Enclave was being developed in Tan Bated near Vatika on 6 bighas of land,” JDA officials said.

Joshi attacks State govt over murder of Baran Congress city prez Targeting Govt

Gehlot govt has only done work of embarrassing the State: Joshi

First India Bureau Jaipur

BJP state president CP Joshi on Saturday attacked the Gehlot government over the incident of murder of Baran Congress city president Gaurav Sharma by the general secretary of the Congress. Gaurav Sharma, who was allegedly injured in a firing incident a few days back, died during treatment in a hospital on Thursday late night. Police informed that Gaurav Sharma was grievously injured in a firing incident.

“In a govt in which even the office bearers of the party are not safe, how will that govern-

RAJENDRA RATHORE INAUGURATES MLA KHEL MAHAKUMBH IN CHITTORGARH

Chittorgarh: Leader of Opposition Rajendra

Rathore inaugurated the MLA Khel Mahakumbh at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Chittorgarh on Saturday. International cricketer Piyush Chawla, Kabaddi players Rakesh Narwal and Sandeep Narwal were also present. Chawla said that the game should be played in the spirit of the game. The sports event is being organised by MLA Chandrabhan Singh Akya.

ment provide security to the common people. The Gehlot govt is fully responsible for the increasing crime and deteriorating law and order situation in the state,” he said.

CP Joshi said that for four and a half years, the

Peaceful State is now crime capital under Gehlot govt: Shekhawat

First India Bureau Jodhpur

Gehlot government has only done the work of embarrassing the state. There is jungle raj in the state, but the govt is busy making false claims regarding the safety of women and the safety of the general public.

PHED employees express gratitude to Mahesh Joshi

Representatives of the Rajasthan PHED Technical Employees Union, under the leadership of state president Santosh Vijay, met Water Supply Minister Mahesh Joshi at his residence on Saturday and expressed gratitude for the letter promoting the work-charged employees.

Besides, objections were lodged in the promotion process on the department not making expected progress and some flaws.

Mohammad Saddiq, Sunil Kothari, Ratan

Protests against AU bank; activists demand refund

The Public Against Corruption organisation on Friday protested against the AU Bank outside its office located in CScheme. The protestors alleged that AU Bank has duped people in the name of fixed deposits. State

President of Public

Against Corruption

Kamlesh Saxena, Legal Advisor Poonam Chand Bhandari, Dr T.N. Sharma, Sarita Jain, and hun-

The protestors alleged that AU Bank has duped people in the name of fixed deposits.

dreds of other activists protested and raised slogans against the AU Bank for two hours. The activists threatened that if the money is not deposited in the account by Monday morning, then there will be a demonstration outside the bank at 9:30 am.

GOVERNOR IN MOUNT ABU

Singh, Ravindra Singh Sant Kumar Sharma, Virendra Yadav, Manoj Shekhawat, Shyam Sundar Sharma, Ramba-

bu Sharma, Harinarayan Pal, Dinesh Sharma, Anwar Hussain and others were present as representatives.

Khap

panchayat

ostracises family in Bhilwara

Two people and their families were ostracised and fined Rs 11,000 each by the Kareda Khap Panchayat. On the report of the aggrieved party, Kareda Police Station filed a case against nine people after getting orders from the Superintendent of Police. A case has been registered and a probe is on.

The complainant said that on May 26, there was a ceremony on the death of Narayan Nat, father of Puranmal Nat, a resident of Kabaradia village. Several people of the society participated in this.

Missing minor found dead along with her lover; family alleges rape

Dhanau police recovered bodies from a water tank

A 15-year-old minor girl was found dead along with a 25-year-old man in Barmer district. Deceased bodies were recovered from a water tank under Dhanau police station area in Barmer district, police said.

The minor had been missing for the past two days and a missing complaint has also been lodged with police. In the case, the deceased minor girl’s family members alleged that the accused had first kidnapped their

daughter and later killed her after being raped. According to the information on Saturday noon, Dhanau police got informed about two bodies floating in a water tank, after which police reached at the spot and recovered the bodies. After identifying the bodies, police informed their family members.Meanwhile, bodies were put in the mortuary and postmortem will be conducted on Sunday.

Tribals preserve country’s culture: Governor

Ashok Kumawat

Mount Abu

overnor Kalraj Mishra on Sat-

urday said that tribals have an important contribution in preserving the country’s culture and traditions along with saving water, forests, and land. He said that continuous efforts are necessary to bring the tribal people into the mainstream by making them self-reliant and economically empowered.

The Governor was speaking at a programme

in which he distributed mini pulse mill, improved poultry breed and steel seed storage tanks to the

tribal farmers of Mount Abu region on behalf of Agriculture University, Jodhpur at Raj Bhavan.

Guv said that continuous efforts are necessary to bring the tribal people into the mainstream by making them self-reliant

He also appreciated the work being done by Jodhpur Agricultural University under the project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for the empowerment of selected farmers in Abu Road, Pindwara, & Pali. VC of Agriculture University Jodhpur

Prof. BR Chaudhary said that by selecting the beneficiaries, the training of techniques related to agriculture & animal husbandry is continuously provided by university.

He said that activities related to self-reliance and empowerment are being conducted in tribal areas through Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Principal Secretary to the Governor Subir Kumar, Principal OSD to the Governor Govindram Jaiswal, and others were also present on the occasion.

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat while enumerating the achievements of the nine-year tenure of the Narendra Modi govt, lashed out at the Congress party and the Rajasthan. He said that a peaceful state like Rajasthan has become

the capital of crime and mafia under the Ashok Gehlot government.

“This time the people will give a historic result by voting unilaterally in favour of the BJP against the present government’s failure, inaction, indifference and corruption,” he said while interacting with the media at the Jodhpur Industries Association on Saturday.

Crime against women

Woman raped on pretext of job

First India Bureau Jaipur

A woman has registered a complaint at Shastri Nagar police station here against her friend’s brother for raping her. The victim said that the accused met her on the pretext of helping her get a job and offered her a cold drink laced with an intoxicant and raped her. He later blackmailed her by threatening to make her obscene videos viral. Police said that the 30-year-old woman met Karan Singh resident of Rohini in Delhi in September 2021 on the birthday of a friend’s daughter. The friend introduced

2 die as speeding trailer hits bike

Two youth on a bike died on the spot as a speeding trailer hit the bike and dragged the bike for about 200 meters after the collision on Saturday under Revdar police station area. The trailer driver did not stop and fled from the spot. Police chased the trailer for 2 km and took the accused driver into custody. The deceased were identified as Lala Garasia (27) and Bharat Garasia (23).

STEPFATHER RAPES MINOR

Karan as her brother. The accused tricked her into meeting him with the promise of a job. The accused also sent threat messages by sending obscene photos on the victim’s husband’s phone. Along with this, the accused threatened to kill her husband. Distressed, the victim got a case registered against the accused. Distressed, the victim got a case registered. The vic-

Sikar: A minor was raped in Sikar’s Ranoli police station area by her stepfather. The accused has been absconding. Station Officer Kailash Chandra said that the victim was living with her stepfather for about a month. Police are investigating the matter.

tim has registered a case against the accused in Shastri Nagar police station. SHO (Shastri Nagar) Dilip Singh is investigating the case.

Bikaner: Property of criminal demolished

Laxman Raghav Bikaner

Police in a joint action with UIT bulldozed the illegal property of a criminal. The action was taken under the direction of SP Tejaswini Gautam and the property of history sheeter Deepak Arora of Naya Shahar police station area.

IG Omprakash, on Friday, gave strict instructions in the review meeting of the range. Police identified five such mis-

creants in Bikaner district and took first action on Saturday. Naya Shahar police officer Vedpal said that the roofs built in front of the house were obstructing the road & were demolished.

Rajesh Pilot anniv today, Sachin & others to attend

A condolence meeting on the death anniversary of farmers’ leader and former union minister late Rajesh Pilot will be held at Bhadana Smarak in Dausa today. A statue will also be unveiled on Devnarayan temple premises. The function will be attended by former deputy CM and Rajesh Pilot’s son Sachin Pilot. Leaders close to Sachin Pilot including Minister Murari Lal Meena and MLA G R

Khatana have been preparing for the event.

Sachin Pilot will pay homage to Late Rajesh Pilot at 10 AM at Bhandana, Dausa, and unveil his statue at 11:15 AM

Gurjar Chatrawas, Dausa. Thousands of his followers, especially the Gurjars community, and supporters of at least 20 Congress MLAs and ministers will gather.

First India Bureau Jaipur

First India Bureau Jaipur

First India Bureau Dausa

Mukesh Mathrani Barmer

Guv Kalraj Mishra distributing mini pulse mill & steel seed storage tanks to tribal farmers of Mount Abu at Raj Bhavan on Saturday. Govind Jaiswal and others are also seen.

Mahesh Joshi met representatives of the Rajasthan PHED Technical Employees Union, under the leadership of Santosh Vijay at his residence in Jaipur on Saturday.

Bhadana Smarak in Dausa

CP Joshi addressing the media in Jaipur. FILE

Rajendra Rathore, Piyush Chawla, Rakesh Narwal, & Sandeep Narwal at MLA Khel Mahakumbh in Chittorgarh on Saturday.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and other leaders interacting with the media in Jodhpur on Saturday.

UIT bulldozing illegal property of a criminal in Bikaner.

Rohit Soni Bhilwara

RAJASTHAN

Jaipur city not to be divided into 2 districts: Min Pratap

When a section of the govt has said this, then there is no scope for argument, he says

Vikas Sharma Jaipur

Food and Civil Supplies minister Pratap Singh

Khachariyawas on Saturday asserted that Jaipur city will not be divided into two districts of Jaipur North and Jaipur South. He said that when a section of the government has said this, then there is no scope for argument. Khachariyawas said that if the matter had come to the cabinet meeting, he would have registered a protest there. He said that Agriculture minister Lal Chand Kataria is also against the bifurcation of the city.

At a press conference here, Khachariyawas

said that the government does always run with stubbornness.

“The government is run by love and affection.

If the Chief Minister has announced formation of these two districts, then there will be improvement,” he said.

The minister added

Unani medical facility at 100 hosps; 200 new posts

CM Ashok Gehlot on Saturday announced measures for various sectors and schemes to encourge development in the state

Naresh Sharma Jaipur

CM Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to provide Unani medicine facility in 100 Ayush hospitals and dispensaries. Along with this, the proposal to create a total of 200 posts has also been approved for the operation of these facilities.

One post each of Unani Medical Officer

and Unani Junior Nurse and Compounder will be created. Necessary furniture and equipment will also be purchased for them at a cost of Rs 20 lakh. Unani medical facilities will be developed, with18 in Jaipur, 16 in Jodhpur, 8 in Bharatpur, 6 in Sikar, 5 each in Ajmer and Sawai

Madhopur, 4 each in Udaipur, Dausa and Jhunjhunu, 3 each in Nagaur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara and Churu, Kota, Jalore, 2 each in Jaisalmer and Rajsamand, 1 each in Alwar, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Hanumangarh, Karauli, Pali, Pratapgarh, Sri Ganganagar and Tonk.

REGIMENTAL HIJAMA THERAPY EXCELLENCE CENTER WILL OPEN IN BHARATPUR

that there was no discussion on the issue of Jaipur north and Jaipur south. And if this matter had come to the cabinet meeting, he would have registered a protest there. Khachariyawas said a section of the government has said that Jaipur will remain Jaipur.

Everything is included in this. Now two districts have been formed in Jaipur ruralDudu and Kotputli. If people of those areas want to go to those districts, then they may go.

Free 100 units only on 1 connection

In a news related to the announcement of 100 units of free electricity in the state, free 100 units electricity will be available only on one domestic connection. The state finance department has given approval to the Discoms for this after considering all the necessary factors.

As per the earlier plan, if a consumer had more than one electricity connection, they would get the benefit according to

the number of members registered in the Jan Aadhaar card. This would mean that if there were three members in a family, all three could take benefit. However, this

plan had quite some loopholes and several situations were identified in which it could have been misused and the department would have to incurr the losses.

1.20 L HECTARE AREA TO BE MADE ORGANIC; 50K FARMERS TO RECIEVE GRANTS

`178 CRORE TO WIDEN NEEM KA THANAKOTPUTLI ROAD, MAKE IT FOUR LANE

A special PMLA court in Jaipur has convicted two Rajasthan-based persons on money laundering charges in a case linked to the alleged smuggling of narcotics through postal parcels to the US and sentenced them to four years rigorous imprisonment, the Enforcement Directorate said on Saturday. The designated court

for trying cases registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (Jaipur Metropolitan I) issued the order on June 8 holding guilty Rahul Bhardwaj and Mukesh Kumar Bhardwaj for offences committed under the anti-money laundering law, the agency said in a statement.

Apart from sentencing them to four years of rigorous imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 1 lakh each.

Bail of minor accused in Jaipur serial bomb blast case rejected

First India Bureau Jaipur

A court here on Friday refused to release a minor accused in the case of the recovery of a live bomb during serial bomb blasts in Jaipur on May 13, 2008.

The DJ Court Jaipur Metro-I rejected an appeal in this regard. Earlier, on May 2, 2023, the bail application of the accused minor was rejected by the Juvenile Justice Board.

The Appellate court said in the order that on

May 13, 2008, when the age of the appellant was less than 18 years, he was accused of being involved in terrorist activities with the aim of disturbing communal harmony and peace. The court said that if he is released now, there is a possibility of terrorist organizations putting his life in danger again.

There are 40 lakh 61 thousand domestic consumers in Jaipur Discom. Out of this, 26 lakh 66,353 consumers have registered so far. Billing agency got this investigated. It came to light that more than one connection was registered with one Jan Aadhaar. This would mean that the said consumers were misusing the free electricity plan. Therefore, it was decided to provide free electricity on one connection.

Jaipur: The Govt has approved the proposal to convert 1.20 lakh hectare area into organic. Under this, organic seeds, bio fertilizers and pesticides will be made available to the farmers. This year, farmers will be benefited by converting 1.20 lakh hectare area into organic. It will cost about Rs 23.57 crore. A grant of Rs 5,000 per farmer will also be given to 50,000 farmers for organic farming. Along with this, the CM has also sanctioned Rs 5 crore from the state fund for activities like farmer selection, farmer group formation and master training. 19 posts will be created for the operation of Sirohi’s Fig Excellence Centre, Dausa’s Papaya Excellence Centre and Sawai Madhopur’s Guava Excellence Training Centre.

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has sanctioned Rs 178 crore to widen the Neem Ka Thana-Kotputli road to make it a four-lane highway. The state government is developing a high-quality road network in the state. For this, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 178 crore for increasing the width of Neem Ka Thana-Kotputli road, an official statement said on Saturday. With this, a road divider will be constructed by making 4 lanes of 38 km-long road from Neem police station to Kotputli. In the state budget 2023-24, the chief minister had announced plans to convert this road into a four-lane highway.

`9.24 CR TO STRENGTHEN ROAD FROM MANDALNATH JUNCTION TO NAGAUR

CM Ashok Gehlot has approved a proposal of Rs 9.24 crore for strengthening the road from Mandalnath Junction to Nagaur Road via Karwad (Jodhpur). With this decision, various construction works will be done on the road from Mandalnath Junction to Nagaur Road. This will ease the traffic on the road.

Fake ghee factory busted in Chandpole

The joint raids were conducted under operation ‘Shudh ke liye yudh’

Vikas Sharma Jaipur

A team of the medical and health department along with police on Saturday unearthed a fake ghee manufacturing unit under campaign against adulteration in Jaipur.

A team led by CMHO

First Vijay Singh Faujdar raided a place near Chan-

dpole and unearthed the unit. 3000 liter fake ghee of several famous brands was recovered from the

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

unit. The fake ghee was of the bands like Krishna, Sara, Gopi and Mahan. Along with the fake

ghee, more than 2000 litres of oil was also seized from the unit in Maliyon ka Mohalla near Chandpole gate area.

Food Inspector Ratan Godara, Naresh Chejara, Narendra Sharma, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Pavan Gupta were also part of the team. In a similar incident last year in October, the health department busted two factories in Harmada and at Ajmer Road for making spurious ghee of well-known brands.

Sandhu, JDC visit traffic devp projects

First India Bureau Jaipur

DH Advisor

G.S. Sandhu and Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) Commissioner Dr. Joga Ram visited the projects under construction for traffic improvement at Jawahar Circle, B-2 Bypass Junction at Tonk Road, B-2 Bypass, Jagatpura Road and CBI Phatak Road.

The UDH advisor and JDC were informed about the difficulties and obstacles coming in the pro-

jects as they took information about the progress of the projects under construction for traffic improvement on Jawahar Circle and B-2 Bypass

Junction Tonk Road. They gave necessary directions to improve the traffic and get the work done at a fast pace. While visiting B-2 By-

Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot has approved the opening of Centre of Excellence for Regimental Hijama Therapy under Unani Medicine in Bharatpur. Along with this, the proposal for creation of 11 new posts has also been approved. A total of 11 new posts including CMO Unani, SMO Unani Grade-I, 1 post each of Laboratory Technician and Junior Assistant, 2 posts of Medical Officer Unani, 5 posts of Junior Unani Nurse and Compounder will be created for the operation of the centre. Necessary equipment will be purchased for the center at a cost of Rs 10 lakh. The preliminary operation will be done in the buildings available in the government medical institutions.

`14.25 CRORE FOR SPORTS ACADEMIES IN 7 DISTRICTS

Jaipur: The state government has sanctioned Rs 14.25 crore for setting up sports academies in seven districts. Football academies will be set up in Kolida of Sikar and Banswara districts, a cycling academy will be developed in Bikaner, a wrestling academy in Bhilwara, an athletics academy in Rajgarh (Churu), and basketball academies in Barmer and Sikar.

Jodhpur: RCA President graces various events

First India Bureau Jodhpur

The projects are aimed at enhancing safety and comfort of commuters and ease the traffic jams that are regular in these areas of Jaipur.

pass, they instructed to widen the road at B-2 Bypass Junction, from New Sanganer Road to B-2 Bypass Junction and repair and improve all the traffic lights of the city. They visited the road going from Jagatpura ROB to CBI gate and instructed to widen this road.

President of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) and AICC member Vaibhav Gehlot on Saturday took part in various programmes in Jodhpur. Vaibhav Gehlot reached Barkatullah Stadium and saw the final match of Jodhpur Ward

Major

Shubham Jain

Ajmer

The controversy over the movie ‘Ajmer 92’ refuses to die down. People of the Muslim community have sought a ban on the film while some welcomed it saying the truth of 1992 should come out. In Ajmer, a controversial

Cup. The RCA president also distributed awards to the winners of Jodhpur Ward Cup. During his visit, he also inaugurated the newly-constructed Shehari Swasthya Kendra near Kamla Nehru Colony in Ward No. 49. Vaibhav Gehlot also interacted with the locals during his visit to various places in Jodhpur.

video of Sarwar Chishty, secretary of Khadim’s organization Anjuman Syed Jadgan, has come to fore.

The video, which is said to be of June 4, shows Chishty saying that a man cannot be corrupted by money but can fall into a woman’s trap. He said that most Babas are in jail in cases related to women.

GS Sandhu, Dr Joga Ram with other officials reviewing transport projects in Jaipur on Saturday.

PS Khachariyawas interacting with media along with Suresh Mishra and others in Jaipur on Saturday.

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controversy reignites ahead of ‘Ajmer 92’ release

Two convicted in drugsrelated money laundering

Dr PS Vohra

Global acceptance for Crypto is on the rise

According to the latest report of the Global Adoption Index 2022, the behaviour related to investment in crypto currency is increasing continuously, and on this side, India is currently ranked fourth position in the world, while the US is positioned fifth

The trend of crypto currency in India has become more popular than in America these days. It seems very surprising at first glance, but the figures confirm this fact.

According to the latest report of the Global Adoption Index 2022, the behaviour related to investment in crypto currency is increasing continuously, and on this side, India is currently ranked fourth position in the world, while the US is positioned fifth. The first three places are occupied by Vietnam, the Philippines, and Ukraine.India’s position is even more surprising because the current Indian economic policies are not very encouraging regarding crypto. Despite this, if India is standing at the fourth position in the world, then certainly this situation forces us to ponder.

CRYPTO TO BE STRONGER IN FEW YEARS

Two budgets ago, the Government of India made a provision of 30 percent tax on profits from investing in crypto, and the mention of non-adjustment of losses still exists in the Indian tax system. In India, it has been seen for sometime now that in order to get attractive returns on financial investments, the affluent section of society prefers to invest in crypto in their portfolio. This thing also seems reasonable because interest rates have been decreasing continuously for the last few years, due to which banking deposits and government bonds are not looking very profitable. On this side, it is also clear that if the Indian society is showing its inclination towards financial investment in crypto, then it is taking this risk on its own because there is no provision in the government policies in this regard. The lack of correct financial information regarding crypto has kept it an unresolved issue in society. Financial transactions can be done in two ways through crypto.

First: to use as currency for payment and receipt of various transactions.

It is certain that in the coming few years, crypto currencies will definitely be stronger and will make inroads into financial investments along with payment of transactions.

India’s position on crypto is clear on financial investments, but it is not clear with regard to business transactions.

For many years to come, it is difficult for crypto to get a place in the Indian market as a currency against the rupee.

Second: Making financial investments in crypto as an asset and earning profits from its price fluctuations.

It is very important to make it clear here that, till now, financial investments in crypto have been made in India only as an asset and have not been used as a currency in business transactions at all. Here, it is also very important to look at the fact that crypto is being used around the world as a currency in business transactions, mainly due to the following circumstances. First - when inflation in a country goes to such a large level that its negative effects greatly reduce the value of the domestic currency

of that country, that is, the situation of devaluation of the currency in the domestic market. In such a situation, crypto is used by the citizens themselves as payment in their transactions in exchange for a foreign currency. Latin American countries such as Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, etc. can be included in this regard. The second condition is that, when the banking system in any country is not highly developed and protective financial facilities are not available for the consumers in the domestic market. Even in that situation, the citizens can use crypto in their bank accounts for the protection of their own interests. An example of this is being seen very rapidly in a country like Vietnam. Under the third situation, when some countries keep restrictions on the movement of their own currency and foreign currency, crypto is being used as a medium for payment and receipt of various imports and exports. Along with this, remittances are also sent by non-resident citizens to their country. This can be seen between Russia and China. Some producers in China carry financial transactions in their country through crypto from Russia. The fourth situation is of those countries that have reached a level of economic distress due to sudden acute shortages of foreign exchange in the recent past such as Sri Lanka and Pakistan . In both these countries, the trend to-

India is currently the chairman of the G-20 countries and it is expected that in its meeting to be held in August, India will definitely push for a uniform tax system and economic policies by the developed countries globally regarding financial investment in crypto. On this side, it is also very important to understand that Indian economic policies are not encouraging with regard to financial investment in crypto right now. There is no constitutional body in India and there are no legal provisions available through which the interests of consumers can be prevented from economic loss

wards crypto has been increasing very fast for the last few years, and it is probably because their countries have negligible dollars in foreign exchange and gold storage is also very low, so crypto is considered an alternative medium. In the report of Global Adoption Index, Pakistan has been counted at the 6th position regarding the transaction practices of crypto currency.

Another perspective is that the quick rise in crypto currency is also influenced by international diplomacy. Since a while ago, whenever the central banks of numerous large nations across the world purchased substantial quantities of gold, there has been concern

that perhaps all of this is being done to weaken the status of the dollar internationally. The dollar was artificially boosted against the currencies of every country in the world due to the Fed’s control of interest policy over the previous fiscal year, which led to several issues in this age of globalisation. The abrupt increase in domestic inflation was the main issue in this. Positive effects can also be seen from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

It is certain that in the coming few years, crypto currencies will definitely be stronger and will make inroads into financial investments along with payment of transactions. India’s position on crypto is clear on

financial investments, but it is not clear with regard to business transactions. For many years to come, it is difficult for crypto to get a place in the Indian market as a currency against the rupee. In this context, India’s own digital currency is also under discussion by India’s central bank under the budget for the current financial year and will give priority to business transactions in the coming time. Crypto is definitely being used by Indian society in financial investments but on this side the Indian tax system is a bit rigid and complex. In the coming time, if some policies regarding financial investment in crypto are clear globally, then only the complexities related to it in the Indian tax system can be removed. India is currently the chairman of the G-20 countries and it is expected that in its meeting to be held in August, India will definitely push for a uniform tax system and economic policies by the developed countries globally regarding financial investment in crypto. On this side, it is also very important to understand that Indian economic policies are not encouraging with regard to financial investment in crypto right now. There is no constitutional body in India and there are no legal provisions available through which the interests of consumers can be prevented from economic loss.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL

“Let’s make India a developed Nation”

Union Minister Rajnath Singh calls upon youth to help govt make India a developed Nation by 2047

ANI Rohtas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called upon the young ignited minds of the country to come out with new ideas and innovations and help the government in making India a developed nation by 2047 as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He was addressing the convocation ceremony of Gopal Narayan Singh University in Rohtas district of Bihar on Saturday. Rajnath Singh as-

IN BRIEF

10 robbers hold CMS staff captive in Ldh; decamp with `7 cr

Ludhiana: At least 10 masked robbers, with two barging into the office from the front door and others from the rere entrance of cash management service company CMS – Connecting Commerce, in New Rajguru Nagar in Ludhiana, and fled with cash worth around Rs 7 crore.

serted that India has entered its golden age and it is surging ahead at an

unprecedented pace to become a developed nation at the end of ‘Amrit

BIRLA: INDIA SHOWING MIRROR TO THE WORLD

When India adopted parliamentary democracy post independence many countries doubted the country’s potential, but today it is showing the mirror to the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said at an event in New Delhi on Friday evening.

Kaal’ by 2047.

“India’s economy has grown at a tremendous

gan Stanley report, India will be counted among the top 3 economies of the world by 2027,” Rajnath Singh said.

He also shed light on the growth of the start-up ecosystem in the country, pointing out that the number of start-ups has skyrocketed to nearly one lakh today, including over 100 unicorns, from just 500 seven-eight years ago.

Uddhav betrayed BJP for CM’s post in 2019: Amit Shah

Delhi court acquits man in 2020 riots case; pulls up police New Delhi: A local court pulled up Delhi Police for falsely claiming that a complainant can identify the accused in a case pertaining to 2020 Delhi riots, while acquitting the accused Noor Mohammad.

Dreaded Naxal held in Jharkhand’s Khunti district

Khunti: A Naxal, wanted in 11 criminal cases, was arrested in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, police said on Saturday. Vishram Kongari alias Sukra, area commander of banned PLFI, was arrested from Barkatoli village.

Two indulge in sexual acts with goat; one arrested

Sehore: A man was arrested and a search was on for another for allegedly indulging in sexual acts with a goat in Sehore, an official said on Saturday. The incident took place in Neelkanth village under Bherunda police station on Friday evening, he said.

level. India has joined the top 5 economies of the world. According to Mor-

“The youth has the potential and capability to take the nation to greater heights and contribute to the betterment of humanity,” he emphasised.

“Will participate in Asian Games only if..”

ANI

Sonipat

Olympic medallist Sakshi

Malik, who has been part of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, on Saturday said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their “issues get resolved”.

“We will participate in Asian Games only when all these issues will be resolved. You can’t understand what we’re go-

ing through mentally each day,” Sakshi Malik said at the Mahapanchayat held on Saturday in

NCP will stay away from grand alliance in 2024 polls: Omar

Sonipat, Haryana. Asian Games 2023 will take place in the coming September in China, how-

ever, wrestlers’ withdrawal from the tournament can heavily affect India, as Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat were the gold medallist in the last Asian Games 2018.

The wrestlers called a ‘Panchayat’ at Chhotu Ram Dharamshaala here, inviting khap members, farmers and members from women organisation, who have supported them in their “fight for justice”. The wresters apprised their supporters of the discussion they had with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

“OUR STIR IS NOT A POLITICAL ONE”

Bajrang Punia while speaking during the panchayat, insisted that no politics is involved in their stir against the WFI chief. Later speaking to media, he said, “We had called this Panchayat to inform everyone the discussion we had. If a strong action is not taken by June 15, we will resume our protest.”

PTI Nanded

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray of betraying the BJP for chief minister’s post after the Maharashtra assembly polls in 2019 by joining hands with Nationalist Congress Party.

Addressing a rally here as a part of the BJP’s outreach campaign to mark the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi govt, Shah said the BJP didn’t bring down the Thackeray-led MVA govt last year, but they were Shiv Sainiks who were tired of Thackeray’s policies and were not ready to go with the NCP headed by Sharad Pawar.

“I as a BJP president and then CM Devendra

HM PAYS OBEISANCE AT GURDWARA

Union Home Minister

Amit Shah on Saturday offered prayers at Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Gurudwara at Maharashtra’s Nanded. Shah is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Fadnavis had carried out negotiations in which Thackeray agreed that if the NDA emerged victorious, Fadnavis will be the chief minister (again). However, after the results (in 2019), Thackeray broke the promise and sat in NCP’s lap,” Amit Shah added.

Digital payments: India tops world with 89.5mn transactions

ANI

New Delhi

Months ahead of Assembly elections, the BJP govt in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday rolled out ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ under which Rs 1,000 is being digitally transferred to the accounts of 1.25 crore women in the state.

India with 89.5 million digital transactions in 2022 has topped the list of five countries in digital payments, as per data from MyGovIndia.

INDIA’S FY23 GDP

TO BE OVER 7.2%

NC Vice President Omar Abdullah on Saturday hinted at his party staying away from grand alliance against BJP in next year’s Lok Sabha polls, saying most of such parties remained silent when Article 370 was abrogated.

He also said the talk on a pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir would

BJP CHIEF ON PILGRIMAGE

be premature before the sounding of bugle for the assembly elections in the Union Territory.

“What we have (to contribute) outside Jammu and Kashmir? We have a total of five (Lok Sabha) seats and what storm these seats can create? We have to fight against the BJP on these seats and what is going outside J&K is a secondary question,” he said.

The govt also promised to hike this dole to Rs 3,000 gradually, a move which is seen as a counter to Congress which had promised a financial aid of Rs 1,500 each to women, with certain riders, and a cooking gas cylinder at Rs 500 to households if it comes to power after the Assembly elections, due later this year.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan pressed a button at an event at the Garrison Ground here.

As per the data, India in the year 2022 accounting for 46 per cent of the global real-time payments, adding that the digital payment transactions in India is more than the other four leading countries combined. “India keeps dominating the digital payment landscape! With innovative solutions and widespread adoption, we’re leading the way towards a cashless economy. #9YearsOfTechForGrowth #9YearsOfSeva@GoI_ MeitY@AshwiniVaishnaw@Rajeev_ GoI@alkesh12sharma

@_DigitalIndia,” tweeted MyGovIndia.

Second, on the list is Brazil which amounted to 29.2 million transactions followed by China with 17.6 million transactions. On number 4 is Thailand with 16.5 million digital transactions followed by South Korea with 8 million worth of transactions, the data from MyGovIndia has stated.

MyGovIndia is a Citizen engagement platform of the Government of India, giving people the op-

JP Nadda offers prayers at Tirumala temple

Agencies

Tirupati

BJP national president JP Nadda began his day-long visit to Andhra Pradesh on Saturday by offering prayers at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirumala. He was accompanied by state BJP leaders to the hill shrine. Later, he told media persons that he prayed for the wellbeing of the society. He visited the Srikalahasti temple later in the

BJP NATIONAL PRESIDENT TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETING WITH PARTY MPs ON JUNE 15

BJP chief JP Nadda will hold a meeting with all party MPs through video conference on June 15, a party source said on Saturday. During the meeting, Nadda will seek feedback from the BJP MPs regarding the special public relations campaign being run across the country to mark the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi-led government in the Centre. The BJP chief would also provide them with guidelines regarding the strategy and action plan for the campaign. According to a source, the meeting would also focus on the party’s plans and preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

day before addressing a public meeting in the evening.

Nadda’s visit is being

seen as part of BJP’s efforts to reach out to masses and gain a foothold in Andhra Pradesh

A day after Nadda’s visit, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in the state and is

scheduled to address a public meeting in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. This is Nadda’s first

visit to Andhra Pradesh after his recent meeting with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and former CM N Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi.

Naidu met Shah and Nadda on June 3 and they reportedly discussed a TDP-JSP-BJP alliance for the Assembly elections in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This was also Naidu’s first meeting with Shah after the TDP pulled out of the BJP-led NDA in 2018 over the issue of special category status to Andhra Pradesh.

portunity to work towards Surajya with their ideas and grass root level of contribution.

Earlier this year, PM Narendra Modi said that India is number one in digital payments and that the country’s rural economy is transforming.

“India is number one in digital payments. India is one of the countries where mobile data is the cheapest. Today, the country’s rural economy is transforming,” PM Narendra Modi said.

Kolkata: Chief Economic Advisor Dr V Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday lauded the estimated 7.2 per cent real GDP growth in 2022-23 and expressed confidence that when the final numbers for the fiscal are frozen in early 2026, the growth will be higher.

Speaking at an event organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here, Nageswaran said 7.2 per cent GDP growth is “heartening achievement for the government and economy”.

UP: BJP leader found dead inside house with bullet wound in Meerut

PTI Meerut

A 35-year-old BJP leader was on Saturday found dead at his house in Govindpuri area under suspicious circumstances with a bullet wound in chest.

President of BJP’s mahanagar (city) Mukesh Singhal said Nishant Garg had been active for the past five years, and was the social media incharge of the regional unit (western UP) of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM).

Deceased leader Nishant Garg

Garg’s wife has claimed her husband committed suicide sometime early Saturday morning, said Senior Superintendent of Police Rohit Singh.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda along with his wife Mallika Nadda at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, in Tirupati, on Saturday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the convocation ceremony of the Gopal Narayan Singh University in Rohtas district of Bihar, on Saturday. PTI

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis during a rally, in Nanded, on Saturday. PTI

PTI Rajouri/Jammu

PTI Jabalpur

MP: ‘Ladli Behna’ scheme rolled out, each woman to get `1,000

NC Vice-President Omar Abdullah at a party rally.

Wrestlers Bajrang punia and Sakshi Malik during a ‘mahapanchayat’ in Sonipat, on Saturday. PTI

Mirch Masala

FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL

By Tridib Raman

The author is a journalist and political commentator and views expressed are his personal

WHAT ‘CONDITION’ HAS CONGRESS PUT IN FRONT OF NITISH?

new marathon of the opposition unity has started, for which Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar has become the chief architect. The first meeting of the opposition unit is called in Patna on June 23, in which both Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge can attend representing the Congress. Apart from this, senior opposition leaders like Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, Akhilesh Yadav, Hemant Soren and MK Stalin have also agreed to attend this meeting. Only the issue of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Telangana CM KCR is still stuck. Actually, it is the Congress party which does not want him to be seen on the same stage with these two leaders. Assembly elections are also due in Telangana in the coming few months, so the Congress fears that if it is seen sharing

a common platform with KCR, then its votes in the state may be transferred to KCR’s party ‘BRS’. The emphasis of the Congress was to convene this meeting in Shimla, but when Nitish explained that this new alliance of the opposition unity should start from the land of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, who shook the stove of the then ruling Delhi with his moral force, the Congress leaders accepted. Congress also wants that the new alliance that is taking shape to replace the UPA should meet at regular intervals. If sources to be believed, after Patna, the next meeting of this alliance can be held in any Congress-ruled state like Himachal Pradesh or Rajasthan. Sources also reveal that Sharad Pawar could be made president of this new alliance and Nitish could be its convenor.

WHO WILL BE THE NEW GHAZI OF GHAZIPUR IN UPCOMING BY-POLL?

Afzal Ansari, who was a MP from Ghazipur Lok Sabha constitueny in UP, lost his membership when he was sentenced to 4 years by the court in a case. Now gearing up for Ghazipur by-election, J&K Governor Manoj Sinha, who won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Ghazipur Lok Sabha seat and lost in 2019, wants to get his daughter-in-law Deepali or son Anubhav Sinha a BJP ticket to retain his hold on this seat. On other hand, UP

CM Yogi Adityanath wants to field Radhemohan Singh, his cousin and prominent leader of SP. Ghazipur used to be a Bhumihar majority seat, but in delimitation, 2 major Bhumihar seats here were included in Mohammadabad and Jahurabad Ballia and now Rajput and Yadav votes have become decisive. Anyway, Yogi argues that Rajputs alone have a cut of 19% Yadav votes and 10% Muslim votes in Ghazipur. Chandrashekhar’s son and Rajya Sabha

MP Neeraj Shekhar is also eyeing this seat. The claim to this seat is also of Virendra Singh Mast.

BABULAL MARANDI CAN BE NEXT PRESIDENT OF JHARKHAND BJP

Ever since the sting of the Karnataka elections, the round of brainstorming meetings is going on continuously in the BJP. Just last Friday, Amit Shah, BL Santhosh and JP Nadda had an important meeting with BJP general secretaries. Actually, this whole exercise of the saffron party is for the upcoming 2024 general elections where party does not want to appear weak. The first step in this episode can be to change the state presidents. Earlier, the party had appointed new presidents in Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi and Odisha. But many of these leaders are not able to live up to the expectations.

In UP too, the Jat leader of Western UP, Bhupendra Chaudhary, was given the presidential innings, but BJP leadership is not said to be happy. Maharashtra and J’khand are also preparing to bring new presidents. In J’khand, the party wants to bet on a tribal face as the state prez and at present former CM Babulal Marandi is said to be leading this race.

WHEN WILL THE BY-ELECTIONS OF CHANDRAPUR AND PUNE BE HELD?

Due to the death of BJP MP from Pune, Girish Bapat and Cong MP from Chandrapur, Suresh Narayan alias Balu Dhanorkar in Maharashtra, by-polls are to be held on these 2 Lok Sabha seats. There is also a possibility that the bypolls to these two seats should be held along with the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Sources reveal that the BJP wants to hold the Maharashtra Assembly elections ahead of time so that it can overcome the current political instability there. The BJP is asking its former MP Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, who is currently the chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes, to contest the Chandrapur bypoll. Sources reveal that he turned down the party leadership’s ‘offer’ saying that only a few months are left for 2024 general elections, thus what is the point of pouring so much money into elections for few months. In such a situation, Fadnavis has offered Pratibha Dhanorkar, the MLA wife of late Dhanorkar, to contest the elections on a BJP ticket.

New Delhi

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) Biparjoy lay over the east-central Arabian Sea on Saturday morning and is likely to intensify further.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the storm could cause heavy rain and strong winds in coastal areas of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala & Maharashtra.

High waves had been observed on the Arabian Sea coast. As a precautionary measure, Tithal beach has been closed until June 14.

WHO WILL REPLACE PRIYANKA IN UP?

The process of change in the Congress organization is going on. Because Priyanka Gandhi has left UP & taken up Madhya Pradesh, so the search is on for a new incharge for UP. If sources to be believed, the Priyanka camp is putting forward Tariq Anwar’s name for UP in-charge, but senior party leaders like Salman Khurshid are opposing this. Salman argues that since a Thakur is CM in UP, the Congress should put a Brahmin face in charge of UP instead of a Muslim. In this episode, the name of Brahmin leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi of Madhya Pradesh is being put forward. Although the former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat has expressed his desire to retire from politics on many occasions, yet a section is advocating his name as UP incharge. It is said that the party will decide on UP incharge only after Rahul returns from America. At the same time, there is a lot of talk about replacing the state president of Maharashtra, Nana Patole. It is said that the Mahavikas Aghadi alliance has complained to the Congress high command on several occasions regarding this state president of the Congress that Patole’s unnecessary rhetoric harms the alliance religion. In such a situation, there is a buzz of giving the command of Maharashtra to a senior Congressman.

...AND FINALLY aharashtra’s Dy CM

Devendra

MFadnavis has repeated several times in last 2 months about the expansion of the Shinde government’s cabinet, but that rare moment never comes. There is a joke on this in Maharashtra that ‘if the wife has gone to the make-up room saying she will get ready in ten minutes, then what is the need to knock on the door every half an hour?’

VSCS 'Biparjoy' over the east-central Arabian Sea, lay centred at 0530hrs IST of 10th June, near lat 16.5N & long 67.4E, likely to intensify further and move north-northeastwards during next 24 hours.

IMD@INDIAMETDEPT

waves are seen at Tithal beach of Valsad ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy, in Valsad on Saturday.

High

NCERT won’t remove chief advisors’ name from its textbooks

Agencies

New Delhi

The withdrawal of association by an individual from a NCERT textbook is "out of question" as the books at the school level are "developed based on the state of knowledge and understanding of a given subject, and therefore at no stage, individual authorship is claimed", the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has said.

The NCERT clarification came in response to a request by political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar to remove their names as chief advisors from political science textbooks after a rationalisation exercise was conducted that saw several chapters deleted or trimmed.

The NCERT stated that Yadav and Palshikar were chief advisors in the Textbook Development Committees (TDC) set up during 2005-08. “These committees were purely academic in nature and existed until the textbooks were developed,” it said.

COAST GUARD SENDS ADVISORY

Ahmedabad: Indian Coast Guard units are sending regular advisories to the fisher folk through ships, aircraft and radar stations amid the approaching severe cyclonic storm -- 'Biparjoy. Indian Coast Guard RegionNorth West has initiated outreach to advise the fishing community, mariners and stakeholders of Gujarat, Daman and Diu to take safety measures.

Biggest demonstrations in Arabian sea

Indian Navy showcases twin-carrier operations

PTI

New Delhi

The Indian Navy has carried out a mega operation in the Arabian sea that involved two aircraft carriers, multiple warships, submarines and over 35 frontline planes amid Chi-

Industrial consumers pay less power tariff

First India Bureau Noida Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL), a leading power distribution company in Greater Noida, not only provides 24hour electricity to industries, but also ensures that they get electricity at an affordable price.

The industrial electricity tariffs in Greater Noida are relatively lower than in other industrial

na’s increasing presence in the Indian Ocean region.

The Navy’s aircraft carriers - INS Vikramaditya and newly inducted INS Vikrant were the centrepieces of the exercise as they served as floating airfields for a wide array of aircraft, including MiG-

29K & helicopters like MH60R, Kamov and Advanced Light helicopters, officials said on Saturday. The twin carrier CBG (carrier battle group) operations were held recently, they said without divulging the specific date of the exercise.

Guj ATS busts terror module linked to IS

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Iga Swiatek wins third French Open

Agencies

Paris

Poland’s Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on Parisian clay with a third French Open crown in the last 4 years, defeating unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-4 in a thrilling final to capture her fourth Grand Slam title on Saturday. Swiatek has now lost only two out of 26 Grand Slam matches since moving to world number 1 in April last year and the

22-year-old became the youngest woman to bag consecutive trophies at Roland Garros since Monica Seles, who triumphed from 1990-92.

The Anti-Terrorist Squad of the Gujarat Police have arrested five persons, including a woman from Porbandar, with alleged links to proscribed international terror outfit the Islamic State - Khorasan Province (ISKP) an affiliate of the Islamic State.

State police said on Saturday that the arrests were made as part of a special operation and raids are still underway.

Director General of Police Vikas Sahay said that the ATS received information that 3 of terrorists are linked to the ISKP.

PREMIER HANDBALL LEAGUE

It is a banned terrorist organization, Islamic State - Khorasan Province. 2 terrorists affiliated with this were planning to leave from Porbandar via the waterway. GUJARAT VIKAS SAHAY, DGP

Ironmen register first win

First India Bureau Jaipur

League saw Maharashtra Ironmen take on Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh in a highly anticipated clash. Players of Maharashtra Ironmen celebrate

Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium. The fifth match in the inaugural season of the Premier Handball

Tithal

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Anti-terrorist Squad arrests 5 persons including a foreign national from Porbandar on Saturday. ANI

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Ahmedabad

We all are a mixture of optimism and pessimismjust remember to keep the correct ratio of both to live life with happiness and contentment.

Dr JagDeesh ChanDra CEO & Editor-in-Chief, First India

MEET AND GREET 2023

First India holds a conclave for its reporters, correspondents and staff members from across Rajasthan

At First India, ‘KhabarHiSaansHai’...

Anita Hada and Moni Sharma Jaipur

As Rajasthan gears up for State elections, First India held a meet and greet for its reporters, correspondents, and staff members from across Rajasthan at RAS club on Saturday morning. The meeting was chaired by CMD Dr Jagdeesh Chandra who set out the pace for the hectic news bonanza coming up in the next few months in Rajasthan. First India News, which is the most watched channel in Rajasthan holds the responsibility for ensuring that all relevant news reaches its viewers first with credibility was message of Dr Chandra. He also appreciated the speech of senior journalist Anil Lodha and added that with Lodha’s experienced editorial support to the channel, First India will reach new heights. Dr Anita Hada, who coordinated the stage also warmly welcomed all the correspondents. During vote of thanks she assured Dr Jagdeesh Chandra that the First India team…the JC TEAM...will continue to work unitedly, enthusiastically and with full power ahead for upcoming polls & a ‘fast

and furious’ First India will remain always first.

Editor News Aditi Nagar reached out to her colleagues that it was time to give 100% and go out to get the best of the news

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and not just wait passively for it to fall in the laps.

Political editor Yogesh Sharma and Bureau chief Nirmal Tiwari also gave tips to their assembled colleagues on how to

each individual reporter, spreads it from his personal handle. Bhule Bisre Nagme Anchor Rainu Singh motivated members present for best of news and reminisced about her old, valuable association with Dr Jagdeesh Chandra.

CUT-THROAT JOURNALISM IS INJURIOUS TO THE HEALTH OF EVERYONE: DR CHANDRA

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra guided the reporters for being competitive but with a positive attitude and always remember that the entire media is one family and we should never undercut others. He appreciated the news and political acumen of senior journalist Anil Lodha and thanked him for his support.

JC GIVES EXTRA COMFORT AND FREE HAND TO REPORTERS: POLITICAL ANALYST LODHA

on-screen point of view for news and what needs to be done for ensuring that best angle of news from the reporter reaches crores of viewers via the anchor.

Maharaj in New Delhi and takes blessings on Saturday.

RHB BAGS 4 AWARDS

prepare anew for the coming months.

Digital head, Shishir Awasthi put forth his viewpoint on how to strengthen the news on the digital platforms as

Business Head Retail, Vishal Mathur also addressed the team on different facets while Editor Coordination Mahesh Sharma gave tips on the elections with reference to the past years and his experience.

Associate Editors and top anchors, Shweta Mishra and Vijender Solanki gave the

Goyal takes a jibe at Gehlot, Pilot infighting in Congress

Ashvini Yadav Alwar

Union Minister Piyush

Goyal on Monday took a jibe at infighting between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former Deputy Sachin Pilot and termed Ashok Gehlot’s government as a failure.

He said that Gehlot was not obeying the orders of his party leaders and had ignored what his leaders had said.

“How will he live up to the expectations of the public?” he asked during his Alwar visit.

He said that the assembly election is fought on local issues and the BJP was looking into the rea-

sons behind the defeat of the party in Karnataka elections. He said that the party was doing analysis to find out what went wrong there.

Goyal said that looking at the “failure” of the Gehlot government on all fronts, it appears that the

Congress will have to face a humiliating defeat in the assembly elections in the state.

The minister on the occasion highlighted the achievements of the Modi government on completion of nine years of the Modi government.

Editor News First India newspaper Moni Sharma also said that with close association of channel & newspaper, entire newspaper team is looking forward to taking best of news to its lakhs of readers & thanked Dr Chandra for opportunity.

During conclave, there was seriousness as each reporter understood that team needs to work harder to remain on the top.

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PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra reaches Hyderabad

First India Bureau Hyderabad

PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra received a grand welcome by pravasi Rajasthanis in Hyderabad on Saturday. Vikas Sharma, a native of Patoda in Laxmangarh, and other members of Rajasthani community welcomed Dotasra. The PCC Chief reached Anand Sharma’s house with a convoy of vehicles from Hyderabad airport.

Renowned political analyst Anil Lodha, who is also a part of First India family expounded upon values and principles of journalism. With his vast experience, his speech was peppered with interesting anecdotes, which gave lessons of learning to scribes. He added that Dr Chandra gives extra comfort and free hand to reporters.

HARD WORK AND DELIVERY HAVE NO SUBSTITUTES: JINENDRA SHEKHAWAT

Editor Jinendra Singh Shekhawat strongly appealed to the reporters to be enthusiastic and tighten their belts for the upcoming elections. He added that hard work and delivery have no substitutes.

Om Birla inaugurates assembly level sports festival in Itawa

Bhanwar S Charan Kota

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, during his stay in his hometown Kota met the general public at the Lok Sabha Speaker’s Camp Office and listened

to the grievances of people gathered from far flung areas. Birla toured Itawa subdivision headquarters of Kota district on Saturday and inaugurated the assembly level sports festival in Peepalda at Tejaji Ground here.

IBC awards 4 projects of RHB for ‘Excellence in Built Environment’

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur

aturday was a historic day for the Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) when the board bagged 4 national level awards.

IBC (Indian Buildings Congress), a unit of Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India awarded 4 projects of RHB for Excellence in Built Environment.

Shailendra Sharma, former Director, CPWD, V. Suresh, former Director, HUDCO, Vijay Singh

Verma, Chairman, IBC and Lt. Gen. Arvind Walia were present at the grand function held at AP Shinde Symposium, Delhi. On behalf of the division, Chief Engineer KC Meena, Housing Commissioner (Headquarters) Vijay Aggarwal, Housing Commissioner (City Park) KK Dixit, HR Dupka, Residential Engineer GP Aggarwal and Rohit Singh, in the presence of thousands of people, received various honors.

RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora said that this honour is not for the of-

ficer alone but for the entire team. “Four years ago, the public had completely lost faith in the Housing Board, the Board was con-

tinuously running into losses, but the energy of the officers and personnel of the Board made the impossible possible. RHB’s

continuous collection of awards shows the commitment and hard work of the Board towards the common man. This series

of awards will continue,” Arora said. Due to the team spirit and encouragement of the officers, Commissioner Pawan Arora sent engineers to Delhi to receive the award instead of going there himself.

The City Park, Coaching Hub, Chowpatty and Shikshak Prahari Awas Yojana, which were praised in the grand ceremony of Delhi, have been very popular at the national and international level even prior to this.

Thousands of local and foreign tourists come to the city park every day to

see its beauty. The city dwellers are extremely fond of the delicious cuisine and delicacies of Chowpatty established in Pratap Nagar and Mansarovar. The coaching hub built in Pratap Nagar is the first such institute in the country, where private coaching is to be conducted simultaneously in a building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

It is noteworthy that in last four years under the leadership of RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora, the Board has received a total of 21 awards.

The energy of officers and personnel of the Board made the impossible possible.

RHB’s continuous collection of awards shows commitment and hard work of the Board towards the common man. This series of awards will continue.

PAWAN ARORA, RHB COMMISSIONER

Piyush Goyal while addressing the media in Alwar on Saturday as Poonam Mahajan, Balaknath and Madan Dilawar look on.

GS Dotasra being welcomed by Rajasthani community in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Om BIrla during public hearing at his Kota office on Saturday.

KC Meena, Vijay Aggarwal, KK Dixit, HR Dupka, GP Aggarwal and Rohit Singh after receiving the awards in New Delhi on Saturday.

(L) Award received for the City Park, Mansarovar.

Former CM Vaundhara Raje greets Swami Avdheshanand Giri

Anita Hada welcomes everyone at the ‘Meet and Greet’, in presence of Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, Anil Lodha, Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Dr Vijendra Singh Solanki, Aditi Nagar, Shweta Mishra Awasthi, Shishir Awasthi, Yogesh Sharma and Nirmal Tiwari at the RAS Club on Saturday morning. MUKESH KIRADOO

Aditi Nagar and Shweta Mishra Awasthi greet Dr Jagdeesh Chandra on his arrival as Anita Hada, Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Lalit Gangwani, Nandini Agrawal, Ravi Sharma, Nirmal Tiwari, Bharat Dixit, Yogesh Sharma, Jawed Siddiqui, Satyanarayan Sharma, Deepak Saini and Kavita Chauhan look on.

FIRST INDIA... ALWAYS FIRST! ity First brings to you some more glimpses from the ‘First India’s Meet and Greet’ event organised for its Reporters correspondents, and staff members at the RAS club on Saturday. P11

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City First brings to you some more glimpses from the ‘First India’s Meet and Greet’ event organised for its Reporters, correspondents, and staff members from across Rajasthan at the RAS club on Saturday. The meeting was chaired by Jagdeesh Chandra who set out the pace for the hectic news bonanza coming up in the next few months in Rajasthan.

Mathur addressing the crowd

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by Lalit Gangwani. Also seen are (L-R) Shweta Mishra Awasthi, Shishir Awasthi, Anil Lodha and Jinendra Singh Shekhawat

Singh Solanki

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Rendezvous: Hub of Knowledge!

RAMBAGH PALACE, JAIPUR HOSTS A RENDEZVOUS WITH LUKE COUTINHO

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, recently recognised as the No. 1 hotel in the world, hosted an exclusive Rendezvous with renowned holistic lifestyle coach, Luke Coutinho, on Friday, ahead of Global Wellness Day.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra along with cabinet minister, the government of Rajasthan Mahesh Joshi other esteemed members and patrons graced the occasion with their presence.

The event was cohosted by HSBC and was also attended by ARKAPRAVA RAY, SVP & Head of Marketing Strategy, HSBC India.

exquisite culinary spread featuring an Innergise menu by Executive Chef, Raghu Deora. The thoughtfully curated epicurean selection featured fresh, seasonal produce, healthy ingredients and nutrientdense foods for a truly immersive wellness experience.

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Curated for a select audience, the evening saw the launch of Luke Coutinho’s new book, Small Wins Everyday, 100 Powerful Ways to Transform Your Life and Health and refreshing conversations over well-being, holistic health and lifestyle. Luke is one of the most highly acclaimed professionals in the field of Integrative Lifestyle Medicine and Life Coaching.

Held at the fabled Suvarna Mahal at the Rambagh Palace, the highlight of the evening was an

Speaking on the occasion, Ashok Rathore, Area Director, Rajasthan and General Manager, Rambagh Palace said, “We are truly excited to collaborate with Luke Coutinho for this exciting Rendezvous at the Rambagh Palace. Wellness has been one of our pillars at the palace and we are delighted to have created a memorable evening focused on wellbeing and lifestyle in association with Luke.”

Rendezvous is a series of ultraexclusive experiences curated for the esteemed members and patrons of The Chambers - India’s premier exclusive business club, with a legacy of over 40 years, for global achievers who have redefined horizons. Celebrated speakers, fine entertainment and coveted masterclasses, each Rendezvous event is tastefully curated to foster networking and connections and to lay the red carpet with the choicest culinary selections.

FASHION Extravaganza

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Fusion Group commenced the Rajasthan Fashion Fest with a grand inauguration on Saturday at Entertainment Paradise. The event attracted a diverse range of attendees, including renowned personalities from the fashion industry and esteemed government officials. The program began with an auspicious lamp-lighting ceremony, graced by notable figures such as Suresh Mishra, President of the Cultural Youth Organization, Deputy Mayor Punit Karnawat, State Minister Pawan Godara, Raj Bansal, HC Ganeshia, Samriddhi Sharma and Pawan Goyal. Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra, the founders of

Glamour Meets Talent

Rajasthan Fashion First, highlighted the inclusive nature of the event by emphasizing that entry is completely free of cost.

The fashion week, scheduled for June 10th and 11th, has become the talk of the town within Rajasthan’s vibrant fashion industry. The first day boasted an impressive lineup of speakers, including Mr World Rajeev Singh, CEO of Jaipur Marathon Mukesh Mishra, renowned photographer Faizan Hashmi, Miss Intercontinental India 2021 Mitalli Kor and Miss Rajasthan 2018 Anchal Bohra. The morning session included an opening act presented by the collection of Nivara College of Design, followed by fashion shows featuring designs by Divya Ahuja and Mokshali, representing Purnima University. The closing ceremony was orchestrated by Allen College of Design. The grand finale of the first day featured the collection by Anjali.

DURING THE DAY!

Malviya Nagar MLA Kalicharan Saraf distributed scooters to 13 physically challenged individuals on Saturday. The distribution took place as part of Saraf’s commitment to empowering divyang individuals and enabling their independence. On this occasion, former Chairperson of the Women’s Commission, Suman Sharma, Joint Director of the Social Welfare Department, B.P. Chandel, Deputy Mayor of Jaipur City, Brahm Kumar Saini, Mandal President Rajesh Sharma, Councilor Ramesh Saini, Usha Tatival, Mahesh Saini, Laxman Nuniwal, Mamta Mahavar, Dhanraj Mahavar, Rekha Tiwari, Jyoti Yadav, Giriraj Manak Bohra, Mithilesh Vijay, Ashok Choudhary, Gajendra Singh, Avinash Khatiria, Harish Khadiya, Rajkuldeep Singh, Prem Badeetiya, Nikhil Reshwal, Roop Singh Kumawat and other dignitaries were present.

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The popular fashion show and beauty pageant pro-

gram, Miss & Mrs Alluring Beauty of Rajasthan and National Dynamic Awards Season 2 was organised by Mind Blowing Film Promotions on Friday at the Palace Hotel.

Jagdessh Chandra graced the occasion as the chief guest and motivated the participants

with his encouraging words. Raj Khan, JD Maheshwari, Pawan Goyal and Jugal Agarwal also

graced the event as special guests. The glamorous event witnessed the participa-

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

tion of renowned Bollywood star Suniel Shetty, Bollywood’s glamour queen Malaika Arora, along with actor Vishal Kotian, film director Aman Prajapat and actor Yogiraj. Over 10 stunning models graced the beauty pageant, showcasing their beauty in the latest fashion wear and impressively answering the judges’ questions.

In Miss Alluring Beauty of Rajasthan Season 2, Parul Sharma emerged as the winner, with Saniya

Abbasi as the first runner-up and Lavina Chothiramani as the second runner-up. Similarly, Varsha Gurjar clinched the title of Mrs Alluring Beauty of Rajasthan Season 2, with Ritu Sharma securing the first runnerup position and Sumitra Meena as the second runner-up. In addition to the beauty pageant, the National Dynamic Awards ceremony honoured individuals who have excelled in various fields.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Jaipur School of Economics at JECRC University organised a thought-provoking Round Table Discussion on the future outlook of humanities and social sciences in the Engineering Board Room on Saturday. ND Mathur, the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Jaipur School of Economics provided an overview of the programs and activities offered by the schools, shedding light on the holistic development of students. The interactive session provided a platform for industry professionals, established professors and emerging voices to exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities faced by students.

Jaipur-based Chanakya IAS Academy organised a seminar on Saturday. Manisha Bhardwaj, the Branch Head of the Academy, informed that the founder and success guru of Chanakya IAS Academy, AK Mishra, also attended the seminar. AK Mishra stated that friends can either make or break our careers, emphasizing the need for highquality companionship. Former Chairman of RPSC, Lalit K Pawar, also interacted with the students, imparting them with the principles of success. The seminar focused on the topic ‘How to Crack Civil Services’. In another event organised by Chanakya IAS Academy at the Chanakya IAS Campus in Jaipur, a seminar was also held for their students on ‘How to Prepare for UPSC Civil Services Examination.’ AK Mishra highlighted the significance of focusing on the previous year’s questions and constant revision to ensure a good memory.

As part of the Net Theat programs, in the devotional offering event, bhajan singer Ratanlal Gathariya mesmerised the audience with his melodious voice, presenting a bouquet of devotional songs. Rajendra Sharma Raju from Net-Theatre informed that the artist Gathariya commenced his program with a Ganesh Vandana, enchanting the listeners with the rendition of “Gauri Ke Nanda Gajanan, Mhane Buddhi Dijo.”

Following this, he presented bhajans like “Hey Gobind Hey Gopal, Ab To Jeevan Haare, Ab To Janam Sudharo” and “Gurudatta Abkai Mharo Janam Sudharo, Nahin Bhoolo Jas Tharo” in a captivating and melodious manner, leaving everyone spellbound.

Jagdeesh Chandra with GM Ashok Rathore and Mahesh Joshi

GM Ashok Rathore addressing the audience

ARKAPRAVA RAY, GM Ashok Rathore, Luke Cutinho and Mita Kapur

Mita Kapur addressing the audience

Mita Kapur in conversation with Luke Coutinho

Jagdeesh Chandra with Satveer Dudi, Vikas Beniwal and Jitendra Kaler

Jyotika, Garima, Riya, Mansi, Kumkum, Priyanka, Anshika, Paridhi and Khushi

Vishal Kotian and Suniel Shetty Jagdeesh Chandra and Malaika Arora felicitating an awardee. Also seen is Pawan Goyal

Beautiful models during the ramp walk

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