First India-Jaipur Edition-22nd April 2023

NADDA SLAMS CONGRESS FOR MISLEADING KARNATAKA PEOPLE

CELEBRATING EID-UL-FITR WITH RELIGIOUS FERVOUR

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New Delhi: India Union Muslim League (IUML) state prez Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal confirmed that the crescent moon was not sighted on Thursday and therefore, Eid would be celebrated on Saturday.

STUDENT FROM ELURU SHOT DEAD AT FUEL STATION IN THE US

Franklinton: A 24-year-old Telugu youth was shot dead by an unknown person at a fuel station on West Broad Street at Franklinton in the United States’s Columbus. The Telugu student, Saiesha Veera hailing from Eluru in Andhra Pradesh had gone to US to pursue studies and was working at the Shell fuel station as a clerk.

“PANDEMIC STILL NOT OVER”: CENTRE WRITES TO 8 STATES

New Delhi: Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday wrote a letter to the health secretaries of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Haryana, and Delhi amid rise in Covid-19 cases in the country.

SAD’S PARKASH SINGH BADAL ADMITTED TO MOHALI HOSPITAL

Chandigarh: SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal has been admitted to a hosp in Mohali following complaints of breathing difficulties.

“Concerned to know that Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji is unwell and admitted to hospital. Had a telecon about his health, pray for his speedy recovery,” Union HM Amit Shah tweeted.

AL-QAEDA WARNS OF

ATTACKS ON INDIA

OVER ATIQ’S MURDER

New Delhi: Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has threatened attacks on India over the murder of gangster Atiq Ahmed while in custody. In its Eid message, the terror group threatened revenge and called Atiq and his brother Ashraf “martyrs”.

HIMACHAL BJP CHIEF SUBMITS RESIGNATION

TO BJP PREZ NADDA

New Delhi: Ahead of Shimla Municipal Corporation polls, Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Suresh Kashyap has handed over his resignation to the party’s national president BJP Nadda, sources said on Friday. Kashyap cited “personal reasons” for resigning from his post.

‘CAN LOSE HOPE IF…’: DALAI LAMA SAYS ON TIBET IN DELHI

New Delhi: Tibetan religious leader Dalai Lama on Friday called for a focus on wisdom and compassion as he highlighted the situation in Tibet by giving his own example and current situation.

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As Indians send SOS from Sudan...

PM MODI CALLS FOR QUICK EVACUATION PLANS

Narendra Modi reviews security situation in Sudan; Jaishankar, Kwatra in attendance

Moni Sharma

New Delhi/Khartoum:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a highlevel meeting on Friday to review the security situation in Sudan via video-conferencing, asking officials to prepare contingency evacuation plans for Indians stranded in the country.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor

Ajit Doval, Ambassador of India to Sudan Ravindra Prasad Jaiswal and several other senior officials were present at the meeting. Modi instructed officials to remain vigilant, closely monitoring developments and continuously evaluating the safety of Indian nationals in Sudan and extending them all possible assistance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also emphasised the importance of maintaining close communication with neighbouring countries in the region. During the day, Jaishankar also discussed worsening situation in Sudan with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

MODI STRESSES OVER SAFETY OF 3,000 INDIANS

PM Narendra Modi as-

sessed the most recent developments in Sudan and received a first-hand report of the conditions on the ground, with specific focus on the safety of over 3,000 Indian citizens presently located throughout the country, a govt statement said. Modi also instructed officials to continuously evaluate the safety of Indian nationals and extend them best aid.

CIVIL SERVANTS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INDIA: MODI

On 16th Civil Services Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India’s rapid development would not have been possible without your (civil servants) active participation.” “During the Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal, the Yuva Karmayogi Saathi civil servants will play the most important role for development of a New India” he told officers.

My years as CMD of IA most inspiring experience: Arora

UK deputy PM resigns after bullying allegations

First India Bureau

London: UK deputy PM Dominic Raab resigned on Friday, a day after a report was submitted into bullying allegations. Raab dismissed the allegations in his resignation letter and said, “duty bound to accept the outcome of the inquiry”. “Dismissed all but two of the claims levelled against me,” he added. Raab also denied claims he belittled and demeaned his staff and said he “behaved professionally at all times,” but had said he would resign if the bullying complaints were upheld.

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SUNAK ACCEPTS DY RAAB’S RESIGNATION WITH ‘GREAT SADNESS’

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday that he had accepted his deputy Dominic Raab’s resignation with “great sadness” after Raab left government following the conclusion of an inquiry into claims he bullied colleagues.

NIA team visits Poonch terror site, probe on CBI summons ex-J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik

First India Bureau

Poonch: A team of NIA visited Poonch in J&K on Friday, where five Indian Army soldiers were killed in a terror attack on Thursday. There were five attackers, three of them foreign terrorists, involved in attack on Army vehicle in Poonch, as per sources. Army personnel paid tribute to 5 braves, Punjab CM announces `1 crore each for kin of slain jawans from State. More on P6

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New Delhi: Former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik has been summoned by the CBI for questioning on April 28 as a witness in a case of alleged corruption by Reliance General Insurance.

“I have exposed the sins of some people by speaking the truth. Maybe that’s why the call has come. I am the son of a farmer; I will not panic.

I stand by the truth,” he tweeted after summons.

First India Bureau New Delhi: Sunil Arora, Ex-Chief Election Commissioner, who also served as Chairman and MD of Indian Airlines and as Joint Secy in Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India, graced 1st DMA “Chat & Chai” session as Chief Guest on Friday. He appreciated the book ‘From Sarees to Stripes’ and also shared that he is writing a trilogy of books with Rupa Publications, covering his professional experiences. His most inspiring experience were the years he spent as CMD of Indian Airlines. More on P8 Tourists enjoy the beauty of Tulip Garden on the last day of ‘Tulip Festival’ in Srinagar on Friday.

They want certain clarifications. I am going to Rajasthan so I have given them dates from April 27 to 29 when I am available.

—Satya Pal Malik

A RECORD BREAKING FOOTFALL!

The fame of Asia’s largest tulip garden, situated on the banks of the Dal lake in Srinagar closed for visitors on Friday after having been visited by record-breaking tourists this year during the one-month show. Inam-ur Rehman, the in-charge of the garden said the tulip show was successful as the footfall this season was the highest record ever.

No one should make statements that harm the party: CM Gehlot in Delhi

Ashvini Yadav

New Delhi: Talking to the media in Delhi, on the statements of former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that no one should make statements that harm the party. “If there is a little loss to you, then the high command will compensate, but how will the loss of the party be compensated? That’s why no such work should be done which will harm the party,” Gehlot said.

Gehlot reached Delhi in a special plane,

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Pukhraj Parashar and Pawan Godara reach New Delhi in a special plane on Friday.

along with Congress leaders Pukhraj Parashar and Pawan Godara. Gehlot was received at the airport by Dheeraj Srivastava.

“Inflation relief camps will provide facilities to people. Camps are being organized for people to take advantage of govt schemes. These

If there is a little loss to you, then the high command will compensate, but how will the loss of the party be compensated? That’s why no such work should be done which will harm the party.

—Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister

camps will continue for 2 months. From April 1, cylinder is being provided for mere Rs 500. Even if someone registers in May itself, they will get

HONOURING ELDERLY WOMAN

Ashok Gehlot @ashokgehlot51

Regards to all the soldiers who were martyred in the dastardly terrorist attack on an army vehicle on the Poonch-Jammu National Highway. Our deepest sympathies are with the families of the brave martyrs. I wish speedy recovery of the injured jawans.

CABINET RESHUFFLE, EXPANSION IN MIND!

CM Gehlot may plan a meeting with KC Venugopal and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa in Delhi. A report will be given on MLA one-to-one dialogue, Randhawa will give report to AICC Chief and Org Gen Secy. Gehlot may take the green signal on cabinet reshuffle and expansion in which 3 deputy CMs may be included, some big faces may be dropped. —Yogesh Sharma

cylinder for April also,” he said. On issue surrounding Rahul, Gehlot said, “’There was no hearing in this case for 4 years. The people of

State are praising govt schemes. We have talked to over 100 MLAs also and everyone appreciated work of govt in feedback program,” he said.

Minister Ashok Gehlot gives the cheque of `50,000 to an elderly street vendor in presence of Ashok Chandna, Dharmendra Rathore and others, during the Mega Job Fair in Ajmer on Friday. —PHOTO BY ANAND SHARMA

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the situation in war-torn Sudan, in New Delhi on Friday. Also present here in the meeting virtually are Dr S Jaishankar, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Admiral R Hari Kumar and other officials.

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PM Narendra Modi, Dr Jitendra Singh and Dr PK Mishra during Valedictory Session and Awards Ceremony in Delhi on Friday.

Dominic Raab Rishi Sunak

Sunil Arora addressing at ‘Chat & Chai’, an interactive session at the DMA office, Indian Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Friday.

BJP Chief JP Nadda slammed Cong in Bidar ‘for misleading’ people of Karnataka by telling them he had threatened that no central schemes would come here if there was no “double engine” govt.

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RISE IN SUICIDE CASES ACROSS RAJASTHAN RAISE CONCERN

Family members of saint files abetment to suicide

case, saint had

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Barmer: A saint had committed suicide by hanging himself in a cowshed in Barmer district. Before taking the extreme step, the deceased saint also made a video and named three people for harassing him and blamed them for his extreme step. “They tortured me so much that now I am giving my life, “the saint said in the video he left behind.”

Police identified the deceased as Dayalpuri (70), who used to take care of a cowshed in Danta village under Barmer rural police station area. Incident took place late on Thursday night but staff noticed on early Friday morning at 5 o’clock when they reached there and found Dayalpuri hang-

Ramprasad suicide: NCST issues notice to CS, DGP; seeks action taken report

BJP demands arrest of accused in Sanjay Pandey suicide case

ing. Meanwhile, the video surfaced which was recorded by the Dayalpuri before ending his life, and had purportedly gone viral on the social media.

In the meantime on getting informed police reached at the spot and initiated investigation in the natter. A case under section 306 of IPC has been registered.

Court rejects bail plea of Jpr bomb blast accused

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Special Court of bomb blast cases in Jaipur have rejected the bail plea of Mohammed Sarwar Azmi, an accused in the 2008 Jaipur Bomb Blast case.

Azmi’s counsel argued in the court that in this case he is only accused of criminal conspiracy and the High Court has acquitted the applicant in other cases related to the Jaipur bomb blast and has not considered criminal conspiracy. In this case also the charge sheet, witnesses and facts are identical.

Opposing the bail plea, the counsel of the state govt said that this matter is a serious matter involving an elaborate criminal conspiracy. Apart from this case, NIA had recorded statements of two accused Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah Akhtar and both have admitted in their statements that Mohammad Sarwar Azmi along with other accused had carried out bomb blasts. The court, after hearing the arguments, rejected the bail plea.

APPLICATION SEEKING TO POSTPONE GBM OF RAMBAGH GOLF CLUB REJECTED BY LOCAL COURT

Jaipur: A local court on Friday rejected an application seeking to postpone the general body meeting of Rambagh Golf Club. Metropolitan Magistrate Ashish Bandara rejected the application. The meeting was to be held on April 23 Golf club member Madhukar Chaturvedi had filed an application for making the secretary of the club, Captain Shreyesh Sacheti and secretary Hemsingh Khangarot as parties. Advocate Prashant Chaturvedi, on behalf of the applicant, said that an FIR was lodged at Ashok Nagar police station on December 16, 2021 for embezzlement of Rs 01.48 crore. He said that the meeting was aimed at legalizing illegal work, which should be postponed.

BALVEER SINGH SHEKHAWAT GETS RELIEF FROM RAJASTHAN HC IN PASCHIM VIHAR ELECTION CASE

Jaipur: In a matter related to election of Paschim Vihar, Development Committee, Vaishali Nagar, petitioner Balveer Singh Shekhawat got relief from the high court. Justice Narayan Prasad ordered Shekhawat to participate in the post of secretary. Advocate AK Jain Associate represented the petitioner. Elections of the Tri-Year Committee are being held after 2016. Shekhawat had filled nominations for the post of Treasurer and Secretary. The list of candidates was released on April 9. The applicant had withdrawn the application for the post of treasurer, which was filled on April 4, only on April 5.

First India Bureau Jaipur: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has sought an action taken report from the Rajasthan chief secretary and police chief on the suicide of a man who blamed local MLA, among others, for his extreme step. In its notice issued on Thursday, the NCST said it has taken suo moto cognisance of the matter and decided to investigate it. Ramprasad Meena hanged himself in a godown near his house in Chandi ki Taksal area here on Monday.

Youth ran over by a low-floor bus in Ramganj

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A youth was killed in the Ramganj area on Friday morning after being hit by a speeding lowfloor bus, police said. Police informed the mishap took place at at Ramganj Chaupar.

“The youth, aged around 30 years, was crossing the road when a speeding lowfloor bus ran over him. The youth was grievously injured in the accident, while bus driver fled from the spot. People gathered and alerted the police. An ambulance was called and the youth was taken to SMS Hospital. However, the youth died during treatment. The youth is yet to be identified,” police said.

CI SUSPENDED, FAMILY ALLOTTED

DAIRY BOOTH

Jaipur: Taking action in the Ramprasad suicide case, the Heritage Corporation on Friday suspended Vigilance branch’s CI Neeraj Tiwari and a committee has been formed to investigate the matter. The relatives of the deceased have been allotted dairy booths. Heritage Corporation Commissioner Vishram Meena said that Tiwari has been suspended. An inquiry committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Additional Commissioner Rajendra Verma to probe the matter.

In a video recorded before ending his life, Ramprasad alleged he was forced to take extreme step.

Misra gets IAF Gallantry award

Mahesh Sharma and Bhanwar S Charan

Jaipur/Kota: The Indian Air Force Chief has awarded the Gallantry Medal to Wing Commander Deepika Misra who hails from Rajasthan’s Kota.

With this, Wing Commander Misra became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to be presented a gallantry award. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also congratulated her on the achieve-

Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari presenting the Vayu Sena Medal to Wing Commander Deepika Misra on Thursday.

ment. Gehlot said that Rajasthan is proud of daughter’s high flight.

“The country’s first woman Air Force officer who received the

gallantry award has brought pride to the entire state,” he said.

Misra, a helicopter pilot, was conferred a Vayu Sena Medal (Gal-

lantry) for an act of “exceptional courage” displayed during a flood relief operation in Madhya Pradesh in August 2021.The operation that included low hover pick-ups and winching lasted for an 8 days and she saved the lives of 47 people, including women and children. Her efforts of bravery and courage not only saved precious lives in a natural calamity but also instilled sense of safety amongst common people.

First India Bureau Jaipur: Controversy is increasing in the Sanjay Pandey suicide case in Kanota. Relatives created a ruckus on Friday outside the mortuary at SMS Hospital. They said that until the accused is arrested, a post-mortem will not be done and the dead body will not be taken.

Police officers tried to convince them but talks failed.

After this, Rajya Sabha MP Kirodilal Meena, former BJP state president Ashok Parnami, city president Raghav Sharma and BJP leader Rajpal Singh Shekhawat reached the spot outside the SMS police station. The BJP workers demanded

Deceased Sanjay Pandey

the arrest of the accused and raised slogans against the Ashok Gehlot government. Meena said that this is the failure of the government. “There is no such thing as law. Sanjay Pandey had to commit suicide. Today his family has become homeless. This government is responsible for all the mess,” he said.

12 th GITB to be held from April 23-25

Jaipur: The 12th edition of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) will be organized by the Department of Tourism from April 23 to 25. The travel bazaar will be held in Rambagh Palace where-

in foreign tour operators, representatives of G20 countries and ambassadors will take part in panel discussions. Principal Secretary (Tourism) Gayatri Rathore took a meeting in this regard and gave necessary directions.

FICCI were present in the meeting. “Around 283 Tour Operators (FTOs) from 56 countries will participate in the GITB. There will be about 10,000 B2B meetings with foreign tour operators within two days,” said Gayatri Rathore.

Nirmal Tiwari

Relatives gathered at the spot after receiving information of the suicide in Barmer on Friday morning.

Screengrab of video recorded by the Saint Dayalpuri.

Saint dies by suicide, accuses 3 in video

accused accountant couple in video

Over 63 people were killed and around 216 were injured in Jaipur Bomb Blast that took place on 13 May, 2008. —FILE PHOTO

Broken windshield of the bus, the driver flees from the spot after the accident.

IN THE COURTYARD

International Stars Sparkle at

as Orange and Purple Cap Race Hots Up!

As the IPL juggernaut rages on with the tournament close to completing one month, the recent week saw the foreign players rule the roost creating major impact for their franchises.

Ever since Brendon McCullum hit the first IPL century in the first match itself in 2008, many overseas players like Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers have created their own fanfare and thrilled cricket lovers with scintillating displays of their talent. IPL may be a cash cow for many foreign players but their presence has also been a catalyst for Indian youngsters as they learn from them and quicken their journey to the national team.

The first name that comes to mind for IPL 2023 is Harry Brooks who hit this season’s first century for derabad. His first few matches

Rajnath Singh @rajnathsingh

Greetings and best wishes to all civil servants and their families on the Civil Services Day. They have been instrumental in furthering India’s progress & prosperity and also helping the citizens. This day is an occasion for them to rededicate themselves in service to the nation.

Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp

were total failures as he was unable to live up to the hype that was created after the IPL auction where he was bought by Hyderabad for Rs 13.25 crore. But the England batsman silenced his critics by hitting an unbeaten century of just 55 balls against Kolkata Knight

The Orange Cap for leading run scorers is currently with the South African batsman, Faf du Plessis, with 343 runs. He is also the current Royal Challengers Bangalore captain and has been in fine form. In the last 4 games that he has batted, Faf has scored 3 half centuries and is one of the reasons along with Kohli’s batting that RCB finds itself with 3 wins out of 6 games. He is 38 years old but has proven that old is gold with his form and fitness. Faf’s presence in a squad full of youngsters should be an opportunity for them to soak his experience and learn the tricks of the trade

Then there is the curious case of David Warner, who hasn’t been in the best of form but still manages to

I am saddened and saddened by the passing away of Odisha’s senior leader, former MP Trilochan Kanungo. His work for the welfare of the people will always be remembered. He also had a special identity as an economist. May the immortal soul rest in peace and express our condolences to the bereaved family.

be at number 2 in the top run getters table. His natural flair has been missing in Delhi’s poor campaign this year, where the team has lost 5 out of 6 matches and yet to gain any sort of momentum. The absence of Rishabh Pant and misfiring Mitchell Marsh has meant that Warner has had to take additional responsibility to stabilize the innings in the middle. But it does serve as a great example to many young batting talents that flexibility is the key to longevity in international cricket.

Beyond batting brilliance, some overseas players have come up with phenomenal bowling performances in IPL 2023. Among pacers, England’s Mark Wood is bowling fiery spells in every match for Lucknow Super Giants. Starting their campaign at home. In his debut for the franchise, Wood snared the scalps of Prithvi Shaw and Mitchell Marsh on back-to-back deliveries in his very first over. After clinching both wickets, he got more aggressive and fetched a fifer. Since then, he hasn’t looked back and with 11 wickets in 4 matches, he currently ranks second in the race for Purple Cap.

The other pacer who has impressed is veteran Kiwi, Trent Boult, who puts up a swing bowling masterclass in almost every game he plays for Rajasthan. He too grabbed two wickets in his first over against Delhi and ended with superb figures of 4-1-29-3. The left-arm pacer provides crucial breakthroughs at the start, has been a wily threat for all batters and lends a special potency to the Royals attack this season.

Among the spinners, it is Rashid Khan who has provided the most amazing spells. His best

The spirit is beyond destruction. No one can bring an end to spirit which is everlasting.”

Bhagavad Gita

Eperformance was against Kolkata Knight Riders where he managed to get a hat-trick. In his first three games, he bagged 8 wickets and though he has slowed down a bit in the last couple of games, the right-arm leggie is at the 3rd spot in the Purple Cap race with 11 wickets in 5 games so far. His wrist spinning abilities in the IPL season have once again underlined why Rashid is one of the most feared and featured bowlers in world cricket!

More than the learning that Indian domestic players find from rubbing shoulders with the overseas stars, it’s the bonhomie that gets created between cricketers from all over the world which has been the biggest gain for the game. It’s a win- win for both the fans and the players as it results in evolution of cricketing skills with each passing year through the IPL experience!

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BJP CHIEF HOLDS ROADSHOW IN BIDAR

Nadda slams Cong for misleading Karnataka, calls party ‘divisive’

A huge response witnessed from people in support of party candidates

Bidar (Agencies): BJP

President JP Nadda slammed the Congress in Bidar on Friday `for misleading’ the people of Karnataka after his last rally, by telling them he had threatened that no central schemes would come to Karnataka if there was no “double engine” government.

“What I had said was that if the BJP wins, the money PM Narendra Modi releases will actually be used on the ground. If the Congress wins, the state will become an ATM to fill its leaders’ coffers,” he said.

Nadda, who was in the poll-bound state to support CM Basavaraj Bommai in filing his nomination, came back for a road show and public meeting in Bidar on

5,102 NOMINATIONS FOR MAY 10 POLLS

5,102 nominations have been filed by over 3,600 candidates for K’taka polls

4,710 nominations filed by

3,327 male candidates

391 nominations were filed by 304 female candidates

707 nominations were filed

Friday. Accusing the Congress of spreading discord, Nadda said it carried out divisions on the basis of language, region and faith.

EID MUBARAK!

by candidates who identified themselves with BJP

651 nominations were filed by candidates who identified themselves with Congress

455 nominations filed by JD(S) candidates and rest were from other smaller parties and Independents

“In their attempts of dividing everything, they themselves ended up being ‘divided’, they ended up having nothing” he added.

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Home Minister Amit Shah being welcomed by Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, in Bengaluru on Friday.

SUPPORT BJP FOR DEVELOPMENT: BOMMAI

New Delhi (Agencies): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday urged citizens to vote the BJP to power to if they want development schemes and reservation benefits to continue. “Out of 5 years, BJP got 3 years. One year went in managing Covid, which we did effectively...that’s when the double-engine journey started. We’ve worked to bring the state back on the right economic track,” he said.

‘NO CHALLENGE TO PM MODI IN 2024’ PM CALLS FORMER MIN ESHWARAPPA

Patna (PTI): Former JD(U) parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha on Friday asserted that he saw “no challenge” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Shivamogga (PTI): Former minister and sitting legislator K S Eshwarappa was lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone call on Friday for his commitment to the BJP.

New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s rapid development would not have been possible without the active participation of civil servants. Addressing the 16th Civil Services Day, he also said that expectations of the global community from India have risen phenomenally during the last nine years.

Global agencies and experts are now saying that India’s time has arrived, he noted. “In such a scenario, Indian bureaucracy does not even has a second to waste. I appeal to every bureaucrat, whether from the state government or the Centre, that country has trusted you. It has given you a chance. Uphold that trust in your work,” the prime minister said.

Asgar on the occasion of 16th Civil Services Day, in New Delhi, on Friday.

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New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on April 24 and 25 to inaugurate and lay foundation stones of projects worth more than Rs 27,000 crore. Modi will participate in the National Panchayati Raj Day celebrations at Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, inaugurate the integrated eGramSwaraj and the GeM portal for public procurement at the panchayat level and hand over around 35 lakh “SVAMITVA” property cards to the owners on Monday, as per statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.

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Greetings to all civil servants, past and present, on Civil Services Day! Your service to the nation has been truly commendable. The civil services have upheld the highest values of public administration, as envisaged by Sardar Patel, forming a framework for good governance.

New Delhi (ANI): Following the terror attack on troops in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch that claimed the lives of five soldiers the previous day, the Indian Army has launched a massive operation on Friday to hunt down a group of around six to seven terrorists who are behind this attack.

Devotees offer prayers (Namaz) on Jumu’atul-Wida, the last Friday in the month of Ramzan before Eid-ul-Fitr, at Jama Masjid, in Delhi on Friday. —PHOTO BY ANI

Woman injured in firing at Saket court premises

New Delhi (Agencies):

A woman was fired upon at Saket court in Delhi on Friday. At least 4-5 rounds were fired by the accused, a suspended advocate. The injured woman was taken to a nearby hospital. A personal dispute is said to be the reason for the incident. Later, a team of Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested the accused. “The law and order situation in Delhi has completely deteriorated. Instead of creating obstacles in the work of others and engaging in dirty politics on every

Rahul Gandhi to hand over official bungalow today

issue, everyone should focus on their own work. And if they cannot manage, they should resign so that someone else can do it,” Kejriwal tweeted.

New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday moved out all his belongings from his official residence of Tughlaq Lane a day before the last day mandated by the Lok Sabha notice. Rahul Gandhi will officially hand over the bungalow to the Lok Sabha secretariat on April 22. The remaining things were moved out on Friday, a day after his plea for a stay on the conviction in the defamation case was rejected.

“The Army and security agencies have received inputs about

presence

operating in two groups in the Ra-

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jouri-Poonch sector near the area where the incident took

DALAI LAMA ON TIBET @ GLOBAL BUDDHIST SUMMIT

‘Buddhist teachings gave courage’

New Delhi (Agencies): Addressing the Union Culture Ministry’s Global Buddhist Summit in Delhi Friday, the Dalai Lama said the current situation in Tibet could make one lose hope but thinking of it from the perspective of Buddhist teachings would give one resilience. The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader addressed the second and final day of the summit, organised by the culture ministry and an NGO, the International Buddhist Confederation. The two-day summit was inaugurat-

ed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The exiled Tibetan leader was not present during the inau-

gural. Using the help of a translator, the Dalai Lama spoke of his own practice of resting and analytical meditation.

A great opportunity for sports lovers & players: Thakur

Noida (ANI): Union

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Friday inaugurated Saansad Khel Spardha in Noida and said that this is a great opportunity for players to perform and wished athletes a bright future.

“The grand inauguration of Sansad Khelo India Spardha at Noida Stadium by the popular MP of Gautam Budh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency Shri @dr_maheshsharma ji is a great

KHELO INDIA INTRODUCED AT DIFFERENT LEVELS FOR YOUTH TO SHOW TALENT: MIN

Noida (ANI): Union Minister Anurag Thakur came down to the badminton court and encouraged the players. On this occasion, Thakur said that along with personality development and character building of children and youth, sports are the pillars of their better future and by keeping them healthy, develop a sense of unity and harmony in society. “PM Modi has sanctioned 3200 cr for Sports infrastructure. Khelo India has been introduced at different levels for youth to show talent. It is because of the initiatives of PM Modi that India had a bestever performance in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics with 7 and 19 medals respectively. PV Sindhu bagged a medal for India in Rio as well as Tokyo,” the Union Minister said.

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place” defence sources said. Sources said that this group was in-

volved in the ambush of the Indian Army vehicle yesterday.

IN THE COURTYARD

SC GRANTS PROTECTION FROM COERCIVE ACTION TO EDITOR, OWNER IN ‘FAKE’ NEWS CASE

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted protection from possible coercive action to the editor and the owner of a news portal in a criminal case lodged against them over allegations of spreading fake news about attacks on Bihar migrants in Tamil Nadu. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha, however, refused to consider the plea for quashing of the FIR lodged in Tamil Nadu and asked the editor and the owner of the portal, OpIndia, to move the Madras High Court for the relief.

BAIL TO 8 CONVICTS IN GODHRA TRAIN BURNING CASE

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to eight people sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning case which plunged Gujarat into a communal conflagration.

The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha, while granting them the relief took note of the time they have already served and the unlikelihood of their appeals being taken up for disposal anytime soon.

FORMER MCD COUNCILLOR-NURSE APPROACHES HC

New Delhi Former Municipal Councillor has approached the Delhi HC seeking the release of retirement benefits for the service she rendered as a nurse in MCD. Before contesting the MCD election in March 2012, the petitioner was an employee of the MCD and was Public Health Nurse. The Division bench of Justices directed the parties to file their written submissions and judgements they rely upon in the matter.

KANJHAWALA HIT & DRAG CASE: SESSIONS COURT TO HEAR ARGUMENTS ON MAY 25

New Delhi: Delhi’s Rohini Court on Friday listed the Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case for hearing the arguments on the charges levelled against the accused persons on May 25. In this regard, the Delhi police filed a charge sheet against seven accused persons on April 1. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Neeraj Gaur listed the matter of this case for hearing the arguments on the charge against the accused persons on May 25. The case has been assigned to this court by the Principal District and Sessions Judge for further hearing.

of 6-7 terrorists

Poonch attack: Army, Special Forces teams, drones, choppers hunt down terrorists in massive operation

Min Anurag Thakur addresses the opening ceremony.

The injured woman was taken to a nearby hospital.

The summit brought delegates together with the aim of discussing ways of addressing today’s problems through Buddhist teachings.

A security personnel lays a wreath at the mortal remains of the soldiers, who lost their lives in a terrorist attack on Friday.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur plays badminton during the opening ceremony of ‘Sansad Khel Spardha at Noida Indoor Stadium, Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi confers the PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration to Baramulla Collector Syed Sehrish

BJP National President JP Nadda speaks during his visit to Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, in Bidar on Friday. —PHOTO BY ANI

CR EACH FOR KIN OF SLAIN JAWANS

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State Govt working to make Raj number one in every field: CM

Gehlot: India

Shubham Jain

Ajmer:Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot attended the second and last day of the Mega Job Fair being organised by the Skill, Planning and Entrepreneurship Department at Chandravardai Stadium in Ajmer on Friday. During this, he also handed over appointment letters to the youth. Gehlot honoured the company representatives who gave jobs as cheques of Rs 50,000 were also given to two women as assistance.

CM Gehlot while addressing the programme said that he has come only for the job fair. “From this you can guess how important the job fair is. The challenges today are inflation and unemployment. Earlier China had the largest population, now according to the figures coming in, India has become the most populous country. The

CM has developed Raj in every field due to which, it has become a model: Chandna

population has increased, but it is very important to get employment and increase investment. More than 3 lakh jobs are being created and one and a half lakh have been employed,” he said.

Gehlot said that every government has a limit to give government jobs.

“There is a desire to create such an atmosphere in Rajasthan that in-

vestment will increase here so that industry will be set up. If Rajasthan moves ahead in every field, it will be number one. Thinking this, we are working. Be it a village or a city in Raj, there is no dearth of talent here. Rajasthan has made progress in the field of education. The Rajasthan government is spending Rs 22,000 crore annually

on health,” he said. The government has announced that it will give a loan of Rs 50,000 to five lakh youth, but the bankers are not cooperating. “Rajasthan is emerging Rajasthan. Records have been set in many fields. Most of the work has started happening online. Where there is peace and harmony, only they move forward. Be it

family, society, village, state and country. The gap between rich and poor is increasing in the country. This should not happen. We are going to set up inflation relief camps and do social work in these camps. 100 camps will be organised and big companies will also come. Congratulations to those who have got jobs,” the CM said.

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has decided to extend the term of its ambitious Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme for one more year, till the end of this financial year. Along with this, the age limit for applying in the scheme has also been increased to 60 years. The scheme was started with the aim of providing interestfree loans to urban street vendors and service sector youth and unemployed youth for self-employment and for their daily needs. The government has decided to extend the term of the credit card scheme till March 31, 2024, a release said. Earlier, the duration of this scheme was till 31 March 2023.

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Yogesh Sharma

Jaipur: PCC President Govind Singh Dotasara on Friday, downplayed the ongoing internal tussle in party after former deputy CM Sachin Pilot opened a front against CM Ashok Gehlot and held a day long fast last week, saying that all are one.

He also said that if a leader is not found popular in his constituency in the party’s pre-poll survey, then he should not get a ticket even if it is anyone including him.

While talking to reporters here, Dotasra said, “I am a man of the organisation and will take all the people of the organisation along. Today I can say that we are all united and are strengthening the Congress.”

Dotasra said that Pi-

Rajendra Chhabra

Jaipur: The 2004 batch

IAS, Ravi Kumar Surpur took the charge of Commissioner, Commercial Taxes in April 2022 at ‘Kar Bhawan’. At that time, the financial year had just started and this is a coincidence that with the completion of financial year, Surpur has completed one year on the post.

In this one year, Surpur has created a re -

lot has already said that he has conveyed his point to the high command and at the same time, AICC in-charge for Raj Sukhjinder Randhawa has also conveyed my point to the high command. On the chances of cabinet reshuffle before polls, Dotasara said, “Cabinet reconstitution is CM’s prerogative, but possibilities always exist.”

On allotment of tickets in polls, he said “Who will go among the public and serve them will get the ticket.”

Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be on a five-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency , Kota from today. As per the schedule, Birla will hold a public hearing at 10 am today and later visit the Canvas and Chechat area. He will also attend the mass marriage ceremony of Hadauti Shri Phoolmali Samaj at Devdham Kitalheda located on KotaSangod Road at 2 pm. On Sunday, Speaker Birla will participate in the Shobha Yatra organised as part of Lord Parshuram Prakatya Mahotsav at 4 pm. On Monday, he will interact with the people of the Sultanpur area at Nama Marriage Garden. Likewise, on Tuesday, he will interact with the people of the Kapren region at the Nikhil Agro campus in Kapren.

cord as he has collected a whopping Rs 33,000 crore in GST. This is a twenty three percent growth over previous year (2021-22) and therefore, it is a huge achievement of the department. Prior to Covid-19, the GST collection stood at Rs 21,000 crore and during the covid- 19 year, this fell down to Rs 20,000 crore.

Ravi Kumar Surpur has achieved this feat under the direction and guidance of ACS

Finance, Akhil Arora. Surpur is a silent performer, who has been working for the past one year with immense dedication. He has a

WORKING

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Sunil Arora graced the first Delhi Management Association “Chat & Chai” session as the Chief Guest, on Friday in New Delhi. Arora, in his chief guest address said that “From Sarees to Stripes” was one of the most encouraging, well-written and well thought out and well researched books he has ever read.

Sunil Arora, Ex Chief Election Commissioner of India also served as Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Airlines and as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, GoI. With a career as a bureaucrat that spans almost four decades, he illustrates his versatile ability to move seamlessly across domains. He was invited to the conference by Anuradha Sharma, Vice President of the Delhi Manage-

ment Association, due to his keen interest in Aviation Industry.

The Marquee fireside chat included Capt Man-

CM APPROVES FINANCIAL PROPOSAL OF `2.36 CR FOR FACILITIES IN STATE PRISONS CM GEHLOT APPROVES 500 MOBILE UNITS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 2.36 crore for expansion of necessary facilities in various prisons of the state. With this amount, 6 minibuses and 10 ambulances will be purchased for various jails in Raj. With this approval, 26 or 32 seater minibuses will be made available in Central Jail Shyalawas, District Jail Dholpur, Hanumangarh, Bundi, Sikar and Bhilwara. Also, to expand the medical facilities for prisoners, it has been decided to procure 10 ambulances.

Jaipur: 500 new mobile units will be formed in Police Department and this service will be linked to “Dial 100/112” in Rajasthan. CM Gehlot has approved a proposal to form 500 new mobile units on the lines of 108 ambulances for strengthening and modernisation of the Police Dept, according to a release. These mobile units will be linked to Abhay Command Centre (Dial 100/Dial 112). Each unit will have 1 head constable and 2 constables. For formation of these units, 500 vehicles are proposed to be taken on service model. About Rs 60 crore will be spent on its operation.

WOMEN ARE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING: ARORA

conversation with Rashmi Soni, VP and HeadCorporate Communications, Tata SIA Airlines Ltd.

Arora shared the important elements that the book highlightedthat working women are able to accomplish anything - their career, marriage, motherhood, and many other such relationships, and their fear should be recognised. He commended the courage and spontaneous decisions that pilots need to make while facing challenges in the cockpit. Arora announced that he is writing a trilogy of books with Rupa Publications, covering his professional experiences. His most inspiring experience was the years he spent as CMD of Indian Airlines.

long experience of Finance Department as in the year 2008, he has served as Deputy Secretary of the Department.

From 2019 to 2022, he was on deputation to Karnataka and as he returned to the State cadre, the State government gave him the responsibility of Commissioner, Commercial Taxes; a responsibility, which he has carried out excellently!

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Kota: The public is getting all the benefits from development works being done in both the areas. UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal said that during the ‘Haath se Haath Jodo’ campaign, & took stock of development works. He further added that the work done by Congress Govt in Kota is praiseworthy as the areas from where ‘yatra’ is passing, development is visible,” he said.

isha Puri Former Air India Captain and author of the recently launched book, “From Sarees to Stripes”, in

Capt. Manisha said that “From Sarees to Stripes,” is her genuine effort to bring out history & record it on paper.

Jaipur: An interesting aspect related to Congress star campaigner list for Karnataka polls has come to fore. The list of star campaigners for assembly polls was released recently and names of almost all veteran Congress leaders were in the list along with CM Ashok Gehlot’s name. But Sachin Pilot’s name was missing from the list. Pilot camp was diappointed over it. Pilot’s name was included in list of star campaigners for Jalandhar LS polls. However, Gehlot’s name features in both lists i.e. K’taka and Jalandhar. One of Pilot’s supporters said, “Pilot has gone far away from all these things. Whether his name is in the list of star campaigners or not, all these things are redundant now. And in the next few days, he can take some decisive step.”

Plaint against Chatraram for hurting religious sentiments

First India Bureau Chittorgarh/Jodh -

pur: A police complaint has been filed against vice chairman of state denotified nomadic and semi nomadic tribes welfare board Chatraram Deshbandu for making derogatory remarks against lord Ram in Chittorgarh district. SHO Kapasan Gajendra Singh said that an advocate gave a complaint against Deshbandhu accusing him of hurting religious

I STILL STAND BY MY STATEMENT: CHATRARAM

The controversial reamrk of V-P of Ghumantu Board Chataram Deshbandhu on Lord Ram has brought Raj politics on a boil. After reaching Jodhpur on Friday, Chataram repeated his remark saying, “I still stand by my statement. This thing has been said by South Indian writer Periyar Ramaswamy. This thing has been mentioned in second Ramayana.” Mentioning about film PK, he said, “When Lord Shiva could run here & there with his Damru, it seems that wrong number is still being dialled.”

sentiments. He said that FIR hasn’t been registered and matter was being probed. Further action will be taken based on the facts emerging during initial probe. The SHO said

that Deshbandu is accused of using derogatory language against Lord Ram during a Kanjar Mahapanchayat organised near Kapasan town on April 18, a video of which went viral.

there is a positive change that you want in your life , first focus your awareness on that particular weakness and understand it.

—Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, First India

Surpur creates record, gets 33k cr in GST collection in merely 365 days!

has become the most populous country, it is important to get job

CM Ashok Gehlot distributes offer letter to a participant during the Mega Job Fair at Chandarvardai Stadium in Ajmer on Friday. Also seen are Ashok Chandna, Dharmendra Rathore, Pukhraj Parashar, PC Kishan, and others.

CM Ashok Gehlot distributes Job offer letter to a participant during the Mega Job Fair at Chandarvardai Stadium in Ajmer on Friday. Also seen here is Ashok Chandna.

INDIRA GANDHI URBAN CREDIT CARD SCHEME’s TERM TILL MAR 2024

Dotasra: Party would give tickets only to those who serve public

In Conversation with Rashmi Soni, VP-Vistara and Capt Manisha Puri - Author of ‘From Sarees to Stripes’, while Anuradha Sharma Vice President of DMA addresses the audience.

Om Birla on a five-day visit to Kota from today

‘Devp works done by Cong govt in Kota praiseworthy’

‘Pilot can take decisive step in next few days’

Sunil Arora, Ex CEC with (L to R) Rashmi Soni-VP & Head Corporate Communications Tata SIA Airlines, Capt Manisha Puri - Author of ‘From Sarees to Stripes’, Anuradha Sharma - VP of Delhi Mgmt Assn at ‘Chat & Chai,’ an interactive session at the DMA office, Indian Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Friday.

SUNFLOWERS ARE ALSO RECOGNISED FOR BEING CHEERFUL FLOWER AND ARE THE IDEAL BLOOM FOR A SUMMER FLOWER DELIVERY TO BRIGHTEN SOMEONE’S DAY BECAUSE OF THEIR CONNECTION TO THE SUN. CITY FIRST GIVES YOU SOME INSIGHTS INTO THIS MESMERIZING FASHION

Bloom grace!

MRIDULA SHARMA cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Without a question, sunflowers are among the most exquisite flowers that have ever existed.

Not just for its hue, but also because it represents companionship and love. The good news is that you can wear a variety of clothing with sunflower patterns today. Sunflower prints may be combined in a variety of ways to always appear interesting.

Monochrome clothing is often avoided by fashion companies in order to give their designs more vitality, especially during the spring and summer seasons. Prints are therefore often the ideal

choice to produce more merry and delightful apparel. The nicest floral patterns that are currently available feature sunflowers. For instance, if you wear a sunflower-pattern shirt, you may match it with a matching design skirt. Clothing featuring floral designs, such as sunflowers, might be challenging to match. This is due to the fact that floral patterns come in a variety of hues, and some clothing pieces even feature appliqués or rhinestones. Yet you may always mix a sunflower pattern with interesting material. At other times, stripes will be a fantastic choice because they will provide your ensemble with a neutral focal point. Apart from prints, there are many designer sunflowers jewellery available to uplift your summer spirit.

A beautiful pair of earrings with a yellow top and white pieces of the denim will work wonders for you. To add the cherry on the top wear sunglasses to complete the look go for a nude make-up look.

Hot Showers are Good for Health

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

You will experience a change within yourself regarding what you want in a romantic partner. You will start thinking seriously and begin looking for your soul mate in earnest. Do not trust any complete stranger on money matters today as you are likely to bear considerable loss.

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

You are going to feel more dedicated today and you are going to finish off all the backlogs which may have accumulated today. Clearing this will give you a nice sense of accomplishment and this will be noticed by the people who matter to you. Finances will improve as your salary.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

You have great capacity to charm everyone. You are going to impress those around you with your wit and grace. You will win the admiration of everyone around you. Take advantage of this shining period to make new friends and mix with new people and new opportunities will open up in front of you.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

A person who has been around you for a long time but whom you have never really noticed will now begin to play a pivotal role in your mind. It is not just a budding romance. Rather, it is a meeting of mind and spirit that is likely to leave you feeling overwhelmed. Take time to get used to the idea.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 22

Bathing with hot water can offer a bundle of health benefits. Here are a few surprising reasons why hot water baths are good for you. Read this and start taking hot showers every day to stay hale and healthy.

TAKING A HOT BATH MAY LOWER INFLAMMATION, IMPROVE GLUCOSE METABOLISM

Can't exercise? Simply resort to hot water treatment, as a new study finds that taking a hot bath can improve your inflammation and blood sugar levels.

Have you ever had a tough time deciding whether to take a cold shower or a hot shower? Well, you're not alone. A hot shower is just so relaxing and hard to resist after a long day. In the hot and humid climate of India, many may say that a cold shower relieves fatigue and gives a feeling of freshness. But nothing can beat those few minutes under a hot shower that relax your muscles, soothe your sensations, and trigger a sound and peaceful sleep.

SURPRISING BENEFITS OF A HOT SHOWER

Did you know that, apart from relaxation, a hot shower has several other benefits too? And that's exactly what Vikram Raman, Marketing Head, of Ariston Group India Pvt. Ltd., tells IANSlife about the benefits of a hot shower.

HOT SHOWER IMPROVES

to circulate from the core to the hands and feet. As a result, the body radiates heat and becomes calm and relaxed. Your blood pressure lowers due to wider veins, and you feel better. Moreover, the heat from the water can help increase blood flow, which in turn can help soothe sore or tight muscles. For an even more relaxing experience, incorporate some aromatherapy into your shower routine with essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus to promote relaxation and alleviate stress.

TAKE A HOT SHOWER BEFORE BEDTIME TO SLEEP BETTER

Scientists believe that showering with hot water 90 minutes before bedtime cools the inner body and warms the skin. A hot shower destresses the body, improves blood circulation in the brain, and aids in natural thermoregulation. However, the ideal water temperature should be between 104 to 108? or 40 to 42? which an intelligent electric geyser can easily optimize.

TAKE WARM SHOWERS FOR HEALTHY SKIN

Warm showers have several benefits for the skin, particularly if you struggle with dryness or irritation. The warmth of the water can soften and hydrate your skin, making it more receptive to lotions or moisturizers that you might apply afterwards. Additionally, warm water can help to soothe any inflammation or redness, making it a great

is important to listen to your body and adjust your shower temperature accordingly.

HOT WATER BATHS LOWER BLOOD SUGAR

Research suggests that regular heat exposure through a hot bath, sauna, or hot spa water immersion can reduce the likelihood of type 2 diabetes. Since hot water pumps up your blood circulation, more glucose pushes into your muscles and tissues, lowering your blood glucose levels. A 2019 study also revealed that chronic hot water immersion (HWI) reduces fasting blood glucose concentration.

A HOT SHOWER

RELIEVES COLD OR FEVER SAFELY

As the seasons change, colds and flu are common. A hot shower has an instant therapeutic effect on a heavy head and a congested nose. Hot water relaxes the constricted blood vessels near our brain, alleviating pressure and headaches. The steam also loosens up the phlegm, clearing your nose and throat

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of congestion. Bathing in lukewarm water also radiates body heat and lowers fever, so you feel better "So, a hot shower provides more health benefits than a cold bath when it comes to dealing with stress and fatigue. Choose an innovative water heater that can regulate your water temperature, maintain an optimum level, reduce energy consumption, and save the planet with renewability and effi-

Your mind is very active today. You are full of ideas and inspiration. You will be constantly coming up with new plans which you will be able to plan and execute very easily. Your only problem today will be that you may feel overwhelmed by the flood of new ideas that will constantly fill your mind.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Issues related to profession will get resolved. But no aggressive action, be it in words or in writing should not be taken till then. Those facing issues on personal front should make time for dear ones. Do take care of your health as you have been ignorant of it since long.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

You are likely to be involved in detailed planning of a project and you are going to be very thorough about it. You are feeling very industrious and this will be reflected in your job. You are also going to earn acclaim for this. A spurt of creativity will mark every aspect of your day.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

You may be cracking one of the biggest joint venture deals today. But you must mention explicitly once again your mission and goals to your partner. You may devote the end of the day towards your intellectual pursuits or in perusal of an artistic passion.

YOUR DAY

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

New horizons are opening up in front of you. A talent which you have always treated as a hobby may become something more and you may find yourself making a living doing what you love. New developments are expected in every front which would broaden your ideas.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

This day is all about change. You may come in contact with someone who will bring substantial changes in your life or put you in touch with other people who can cause the change. However, not all the changes are good for you. You will need to analyze whether the change will be good for you.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

You will be feeling very creative today. You appreciate all beautiful things and want to create something beautiful. The day is especially favourable for artists.You may suddenly start feeling deflated a common occurrence after a surge of creativity and it may leave you feeling depressed.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

You are going to be in an especially easygoing mood today. You may also play the role of an effective mediator in any dispute today. You are going to spread cheer and goodwill and you are also going to be the life and soul of any party that you attend in the evening.

ADELINE DORCAS cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Dua Qubool Farma

Multi-talented artist, Manmeet Singh, released his latest song, "Dua Qubool Farma", ahead of the festive season of Eid on Friday. The song, which features Singh's captivating vocals, speaks about the power of prayer and supplication to the almighty, especially during times of need.

In addition to lending his voice to the song, Manmeet Singh takes on the lead role in the music video, which also features a special appearance by Shaji Chaudhary, known for his role in the popular Indian web series, Mirzapur. The lyrics for "Dua Qubool Farma" were penned by Akbar Khan,

while the music was composed by Prateek Gandhi, both of whom have expertly created a piece that is sure to touch the hearts of listeners.

"Through this song, we aim to spread the message of unity and inclusivity, and we extend our warmest wishes to everyone, regardless of their religion or community. May we all come together in love and peace. Eid Mubarak to all," said Manmeet Singh, sending a message of inclusivity and togetherness this festive season.

The release of "Dua Qubool Farma" is set to delight fans of Manmeet Singh's music, while also spreading a message of hope and unity during these trying times.

Dinner with friends

Taylor Swift spent some time together with her close friends Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively after performing The Eras Tour concert three nights in a row in Tampa, Florida recently. As per Page Six, the Antihero hitmaker was seen along with Reynolds and Lively as they headed out to Casa

WINNING THE INTERNET

Rihanna has blessed her fans and followers with a brand-new picture of her baby boy. The 35-year-old pop titan took to her Instagram space and posted a photo of her son which has left fans gushing over the little one.

In the picture, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s less-than-a-year-old son can be seen standing with his back to the camera. The little one looked super stylish as he donned an embellished jacket with the word ‘TROUBLE’ on it. He was also seen donning a pair of adorable jeans to go with the outfit.

Cipriani in downtown Manhattan, on Wednesday to enjoy dinner together. This is Taylor’s third public spotting ever since her reported split from Joe Alwyn made headlines.

Taylor Swift looked stunning as always as she was reportedly seen donning an off-shoulder green top with a brown bag. She styled

her hair in a low bun and accessorized her look with a gold necklace and a pair of hoop earrings. Just last week, Taylor was reportedly seen stepping out of an SUV in NYC for a quick bite at an eatery at SoHo.

Major couple goals

Priyanka Chopra has an exciting lineup of projects and is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming series Citadel. Nick Jonas took to his Instagram account to share a video that shows him and Priyanka walking together on the streets of Rome. They are seen heading toward the Colosseum. Nick and Priyanka packed on the PDA, and are seen sharing a kiss in the video. Priyanka and Nick never fail to shell out couple of goals.

Priyanka is seen in a beige bralette, layered with a leather jacket, and paired with a midi skirt. Meanwhile, Nick opted for a red shirt and beige pants. Sharing the

video, Nick simply captioned it, “Rome.” Needless to say, fans went gaga over them. While one commented, “This is what dreams are made of,” another one wrote, “I want them in a movie.” Check out the video below.

IT'S A BIG NO!

politicians trying to vacate the area for reasons beneficial to them.

Bhaijaan has three

KAVITA CHAUHAN

cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

The film is an official remake of the 2014 Ajith Kumar starrer South Indian film “Veeram”. The story revolves around Bhaijaan (Salman Khan) who is the masiha of his ‘mohalla’, which he is trying to save from some Mafia

Hegde) for their brother to be married to. Bhagya hails from Hyderabad where her family is

KISI KA BHAI KISI

DIRECTOR

Farhad Samji

CAST & CREW

Salman Khan, Pooja Hegde, Shehnaaz Gill, Raghav Juyal, Jassie Gill, Palak Tiwari, Siddharth Nigam, Jagapathi Babu, Venkatesh, Vijender Singh

RATING:

Hyderabad to meet Bhagya’s family and saves them from the goons after much uncalled-for violence.

The film continues to celebrate the star that is Salman Khan without really giving us anything which we haven’t seen before. The storyline feels outdated and boring at the same time. The songs are so boring that one can fall asleep.

brothers who are not his blood brothers but all four have a strong bond. The brothers choose a girl Bhagya ( Pooja

threatened by some goons, about which she is unaware and so is her family. Bhaijaan with his brothers travel to

Overall the film is a big disappointment which is accompanied by poor direction, hopeless screenplay, unwanted humour and zero sense. Not Recommended.

KI JAAN

SHUBHANSHI PATHAK cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Poster of the song...

Rihanna

Her post...

Priyanka Chopra

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Still from the song...

A to Z of Startup Unicorn

—PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

CITY FIRST

An informative session titled “A to Z of Startup Unicorn” was held on Friday at the Marriott Hotel in Jaipur, organised by the Ladies Wing of Jain International Trade Organisation. The session was moderated by JITO Ladies Wing Chairperson, Khushbu Bakliwal, and featured co-founders of Car Dekho group, Amit and Anurag Jain. The event aimed to educate young entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts on the intricacies of building and scaling successful startups. The Jain brothers, who are known for their successful stint on the popular television show Shark Tank India, shared their experiences and insights with the attendees. The speakers

were felicitated by the Nitin Jain Shruti Jain, Meghna Jain, Ravi Borad Jain, and Monu Jain from JITO who welcomed Amit and Anurag to Jaipur and congratulated them on their success. The informative session was a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn from the best and take their startups

Experience the Flavours of Southeast Asia!

CITY FIRST

An opulent gastronomic event, the ‘Indonesian and Thai Food Festival, promising an unparalleled culinary extravaganza is being organised at The Holiday Inn in Jaipur. This exclusive festival showcases the exotic, authentic flavours and aromatic dishes from the Southeast Asian nations of Indonesia and Thailand. The distinguished chefs, with their profound knowledge and expertise in the local cuisines, have designed a comprehensive menu to transport the guests to the exquisite culinary world of these nations.

During the ongoing festival, General Manager, Imit Arora said, we look forward to welcoming our guests to try an extensive array of mouthwatering delicacies, such as Nasi Goreng, Satay, Tom Yum Soup, Green Curry, Pad Thai, and numerous other dishes, meticulously crafted with the freshest and finest ingredients.

The event is not only a celebration of the art of gastronomy but also a cultural immersion. Guests can experience the vibrant and lively ambience that showcases the authentic fla-

HALDI CEREMONY!

to the next level.

During the occasion, Anurag Jain recalled his early days and said that his grandfather came to Jaipur from Lucknow in connection with work in 1948, after which he turned to a government job and retired as Additional Commissioner in Rajasthan Government. About the beginning of Car Dekho Amit Jain said that before laying the foundation of our business, we started understanding the market in 2008. Both of us were very fond of cars and saw that nothing special is happening on any online platform in the market regarding cars, then we thought of starting Car Dekho group. Along with this, seeing the positive change coming in online business, we also started a jewellery and mobile selling site in 2013.

EVENTS!

The Haldi ceremony was organised ahead of the grand wedding of Kshama Tripathi, daughter of Rukmani Tripathi and Uttam Tripathi with Rohit Raghuvanshi, son of Usha Raghuvanshi and Mohan Raghuvanshi in Delhi on Friday, April 21. Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion and wished the couple a happy married life ahead.

11-POINT DEMANDS!

Rajasthan State Subordinate Computer Employees Union submitted a memorandum to Chomu SDM Rajesh Jhakhar for Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on elevenpoint demands on Friday.

Through the memorandum, demands have been raised for prompt action for the salary, promotion, department reservation, special allowances and designation. There was a strike earlier also regarding their demands, but despite the assurance given by the State Government no concrete steps were taken. The Union will go on mass leave from Monday by boycotting the Relief Camp organised by the Rajasthan Government.

Rishabh Mitra, a student from Manipal University Jaipur, won a gold medal in the National Karate Championship held in Dehradun. In the final match, he defeated his opponent by 5-0. The University Management congratulated Rishabh on his achievement and the students expressed their happiness. A welcome ceremony was organised at Manipal University Jaipur for Rishabh, who returned home after winning gold. In this ceremony, the President of MUJ, Prof. G K Prabhu; Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. C S Thammaiah; Registrar, Dr. Nitu Bhatnagar; Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Arun Shanbhag and Dean of Faculty of Arts, Prof. Komal Audichya congratulated the player. They encouraged Rishabh for better performance in the future.

The grand wedding anniversary celebration of Pt Suresh Mishra & Neelam Mishra and Miss Rajasthan founder directors, Yogesh Mishra & Nimisha Mishra was held with much fervour and enthusiasm at The Grand Uniara, Jaipur on Friday. Wishes were poured in by family and friends.

vours, smells, and sounds of these Southeast Asian nations, elevating the dining experience to a whole new level.

On the occasion of the 46th National Public Relations Day, a felicitation ceremony was organised at Pinkcity Press Club on Friday, on behalf of the Public Relations Society of India Jaipur Chapter, Leeladhar, Assistant Director, News Branch of the Information and PR Depart was honoured by Dr Ajit Pathak, former IAS, National President of Public Relations Society of India for his immpecable work in firld of PR. IC Srivastava and Ritu Shukla and President of Pinkcity Press Club, Jaipur Radharaman Sharma were present on the occasion.

POLICE AT SERVICE

CITY FIRST

An interactive session for women’s safety was organised recently, in which Anand Srivastava, the Police Commissioner of Rajasthan interacted with the women’s delegation of the Rajasthan wing of the Confederation of Industries (CII) regarding the awareness campaigns being

On behalf of Art Tune, Vineeta Art and Srijan Art Promotional Society, the fifth season of the three-day Women Art Aura was organised at Ravindra Manch on Friday. During the exhibition, artists paid tribute to their biography by making a painting based on the heroines of the society. Vinita said, “Painting is a great medium to pay true tribute to the heroines, where 70 artists under one roof, Pannadhay, Padmini Devi, Hadi Rani (Sahal Kanwar), Meera Bai, Kamalavati (Karnavati second Johar of Rajasthan), Krishnakumari on canvas under one roof.”

The G 20 Tourism Expo Golf Event being organised in conjunction with The Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2023 (GITB) aims at promoting Golf Tourism. On April 24, over 50 golfers will play at the Rambagh Golf Course in the Pink City. The game will be inaugurated by the Secretary of Tourism, Government of India, Arvind Singh. The South Korean Ambassador, Chang Jae-Bok will also be playing as will the Secretary General of FICCI, Shailesh Pathak. The 18-hole tournament will be in a Stableford format.

run by the police department related to the safety of women and the functioning of the police. During the interaction, Commissioner Srivastava stressed the need for public participation in maintaining law and order, stating that the more citizens are involved with the police, the more effective they will be in their duties. He also drew attention to an ongoing awareness campaign for women’s safety and

encouraged citizens to become “Police Friends” and work in conjunction with the police to create a safer society. As part of the conversation, the delegation was given a tour of the control room to provide them with an insight into the intricacies of police operations. This interaction has been hailed as a significant step towards promoting greater cooperation between citizens and law en-

forcement agencies. During the event, he also explained about the video surveillance system through power point presentation.

Dr Pallavi of CII Women Network Rajasthan participated in the function. About 40 women members were present including Mishra, Nivedita Sharda, Nipun Singh, Prachi Bhargava, Deputy Director Praveen Devalev and Abhishek Dixit. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Jagdeesh Chandra greets Kshama Tripathi. Also seen are (L-R) Preeti Tripathi, Vivek Tripathi, Rukmani Tripathi, Sangya Tripathi and Uttam tripathi

Captivated audience

Anurag Jain and Amit Jain in converstaion with Khushboo Bakliwal

Rameshchander Kukreti, Rishee Miglani and Nitesh Kanet

Ria Oli

Anand Srivastava with Women’s Delegation of the Rajasthan Wing of the Confederation of Industries during the session

Priya, Mukesh, Suresh Mishra, Neelam Mishra, Nimisha Mishra and Yogesh Mishra Suryansh, Sanskriti, Ankita, Somyata, Khushi and Aryan

Mini Essel World is being organised by Ashok Chauhan, Veer Singh Yadav, Ramesh Rathi, Asim, and Ramchnadra at Ramleela Maidan on Friday with an aim to entertain students during the summer vacations. The organisers have also arranged for dance and music programs that are sure to keep the attendees entertained throughout the day.