New Delhi: India is upset at a reference to PM Modi by a US official while defending immunity it had extended to Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is facing allegations of killing journo Jamal Khashoggi. “I fail to understand how comment on PM Modi was relevant,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
New Delhi: The SC on Thursday questioned what the “tearing hurry” was for the “super fast” appointment of ex-IAS officer Arun Goel as Election Commissioner, despite the government’s objection to a “mini trial” within the larger case on how the commissioners are chosen. The five-judge Constitution bench continuing with some stinging remarks on process for 3rd day went straight into the files on Goel that it had sought on Wednesday.
Palanpur/Modasa/ Dahegam/Bavla: Continuing his campaigning in Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed public meetings in Palanpur, Modasa, Dahegam and Bavla. PM Modi spoke extensively on tourism, environment, water, livestock and nutrition. Modi spoke on development for next 25 yrs of Gujarat & said BJP has only 1 goal, ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’
New Delhi: The One 97 Communications Ltd., the operator of India’s largest digital-payments provider known as Paytm, has capped the worst first-year share plunge among large IPOs over the past decade — and the pain is worsening.
The Centre vehemently resisted the observations, with the attorney general asking the court to “hold its mouth” for a while and look into the issue in entirety.
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A sking about how 4 names were shortlisted from the officer database of the DoP, the court further remarked, “We are being blunt. If all these four names are carefully chosen, as yes men — we are concerned with the process of selection.” Bench said it is “struggling” to find reasons why Law Minister selected a panel of 4 names who were not going to complete the stipulated six-year tenure, as they would turn 65, the age of retirement from poll body, before that.
New Delhi: After speaking with Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Shahi Imam Bukhari of Jama Masjid has agreed to revoke the order restricting entry of women in the mosque, Raj Niwas sources said. Delhi LG requested Shahi Imam Bukhari to rescind the order restricting the entry of women in Jama Masjid. The sources also informed that Shahi Imam Bukhari has requested visitors to respect and maintain sanity of Jama Masjid.
CM Gehlot questions
Pilot’s legitimacy to become CM, stresses he does not have support of even 102 MLAs
How will they (MLAs) accept the man who has committed betrayal, Gehlot said
Get a survey done, if I am found unsuitable, I will move out of the position, the CM said Chief Minister
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Jaipur: Ahead of Rahul’s Yatra coming to Rajasthan, a huge tussle has started once again in Congress. CM Gehlot, who fired salvos on Sachin Pilot, in what could be termed as perhaps his biggest ‘attack’ yet, has questioned as to how can Pilot be made CM?
“How can people accept a man who does not have 10 MLAs, who has rebelled, who has been
named a traitor,” Gehlot said on Thursday, adding, “because of whom we sat in hotels for 34 days, this government was being toppled, Amit Shah was also involved.
Dharmendra Pradhan was also involved.” On question of Gehlot camp not accepting Pilot, he said, “How will they accept the man who has committed betrayal. Our MLAs and I myself suffered and stayed in hotels for 34 days?” Turn to P8
State cabinet meeting was held at CMR on Thursday under the chairmanship of CM Gehlot. In this, many important decisions have been taken including giving more opportunities for promotion to state personnel, promoting tourism of Rajasthan, amendment in Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-Servicemen) Rules, while also giving approval on the proposal of Rajasthan Homeless Upliftment, Rehabilitation Policy. More on P8
On Thursday morning, the administration of Jama Majid had decided to ban solitary and group entry for girls inside its premises. The office of mosque had also banned shooting of videos with music inside mosque compound. According to the Shahi Imam, decision was taken after some “incidents” were reported on premises.
Bharatpur: A police constable shot dead a 60-year-old woman in his neighbourhood and wounded her son in a row over an old rivalry in Bharatpur district on Thursday, police said. The accused, Nitesh Kumar, a gunman attached with BJP MP Ranjeeta Koli, later surrendered before the police. Bharatpur DSP Shyam Singh said that the Rajasthan Police gunman surrendered at Bayana Police Station and was taken into custody.
SC reserves order on a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for EC appointments
We are not questioning merits of Arun Goel’s credentials but the process is not correct, says benchFirst India Bureau A Constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph and also comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and CT Ravikumar hearing pleas at the SC in New Delhi. Actor Richa Chadha has issued an apology through a tweet after being slammed on social media for posting a tweet on the 2020 Galwan clash, in which several Indian Army soldiers died. On Wednesday, Richa had reacted to Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi’s statement that the Indian Army is ready to execute orders like taking back PoK. VK Saxena Ahmed Bukhari
Sikar: Former Union Minister and Jaipur (Rural) MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday targeted the state government and said that the Gehlot government is only trying to save its chair. While commenting on the Bharat Jodo Yatra of Rahul Gandhi, Rathore said, “It is being said that Rahul is coming in new colours. He has turned 50, but we do not know how many colours he will change now. A chair-saving campaign is going on in Rajasthan and every person in the state has gone five years back.
The BJP is starting the Jan Aakrosh Yatra and govt’s countdown has already begun,” said MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
Shivendra ParmarJaipur: In wake of the assembly elections in Gujarat, the Gujarat Police has sought help from Rajasthan Police to conduct the election peacefully. The Gujarat Police has sent Rajasthan Police a list of about 4,000 wanted criminals who are wanted for committing crimes in Gujarat.
Assembly elections are to be held in two phases in Gujarat next month on December 1
and December 5. There are many districts of Rajasthan whose border is with Gujarat and criminals shift to Ra-
Jaipur: An agreement was signed between JDA and JMRC on Thursday to resolve the long-pending dispute of Metro Enclave located on B2 Bypass.
JMRC Director (Company Affairs) Mahesh Bhuradia and JDA Secretary Ujjwal Rathore signed the agreement in presence of Principal Secretary of UDH, Kunji Lal Meena.
The agreement was finally executed after a series of deliberations
were held over terms & conditions between the two govt bodies. Officials informed that JMRC will soon transfer the land of JDA, following which, lease
Jaipur: 68th national convention of ABVP will begin in Jaipur from Friday. A day before its commencement, a meeting of the National Executive started on Thursday.
ABVP National Prez Chhagan Bhai Patel & National GS Nidhi Tripathi started national executive meeting. In meeting, senior functionaries will review work done throughout year. Convention will be held at JECRC University from Nov 25 to 27. Yoga guru Ramdev & Union Edu Min Dharmendra Pradhan will preside over.
Jaipur: In view of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, student organization NSUI started the Mati Yatra campaign on Thursday. The yatra is being conducted under the leadership of NSUI state president Abhishek Choudhary. Under this campaign, NSUI will go on a soil tour in every district of the state and the soil will be collected and handed over to Rahul Gandhi when he reaches Rajasthan.
deeds will be issued to investors. “JDA will pay Rs 318 cr to JMRC in lieu of transfer of land. JMRC was allotted 1.48 L sqmtrs,” informed an official.
jasthan after committing crime in Gujarat. The Gujarat Police is apprehensive that these criminals can affect the
Jaipur: As Mayor of JMCG Dr Somya’s time to submit a reply to the showcause notice issued to her in her dismissal case ends today, govt may remove her from the mayor’s chair again. According to experts, if govt removes her, then govt may appoint an acting mayor. Election Commission will have to take a decision regarding impact of the HC’s order on byelections that were conducted on Nov 10.
elections in Gujarat.
On directions of DGP Umesh Mishra, Raj Police has nabbed about 50 in 3 days.
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Jaipur: Explaining definition of reforms needed in the society Women and Child Development Minister, Mamta Bhupesh said that till the time we would be in a position to stop telling our daughters to come home on time in evening, this will mark beginning of improvement in society.
Only then can the prevention of violence against women be ensured. Bhupesh was expressing her views in a series of state-
level and district-level workshops on Nov 24 and 25 organized by Directorate of Women Empowerment at Directorate of Women Empowerment Complex in connection with the Prevention of Violence Against Women Day.
Following HC order, govt had given Gurjar time until Nov 18 to submit the reply. But the mayor had presented a letter to the director of the Directorate of DLB, asking for one month’s time. The government later gave an additional time of seven days.
Jaipur: Food and Civil Supplies Min Pratap Singh Khachariyawas and MLA Amin Kagzi on Thursday reached headquarters of JMCH and interacted with protesting Congress and independent councillors. The councillors are staging a sit-in at the Heritage Nagar Nigam headquarters for last four days demanding the formation of various committees of
the civic body.
Khachariyawas said that the demands of the councillors are completely justified and we will form the committees within a week. “Independent councillors have the first right to be inducted in the committees,” said Min Singh.
PHED Min Dr Mahesh Joshi too supported the protesting councillors and said that a formula is being devised by the party and government.
Jaipur: Contractual workers working on contract in various departments in Raj protested against govt at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium. They staged a sit-in protest against rule of keeping contractual personnel in Rajasthan civil service posts. Soon a
Jaipur: The arrest and remand of Upen Yadav, President of Rajasthan Berozgaar Ekikrat Mahasangh, has been challenged in the court. While hearing the case on Thursday, sessions court called for the case dairy in the matter. Defence counsel Ak Jain while arguing the matter said that the arrest and remand is illegal.
movement will be organized across state. Along with this, contract work-
ers
Mines Dept has earmarked 630 plots for auction of minor minerals like granite, quartz, feldspar, sandstone among others
Jaipur: The Department of Mines has started the e-auction process of mining plots at 35 places in 21 districts of Rajasthan. Additional Chief Secretary (Mines) Dr Subodh Agarwal informed that the e-auction of 630 mining plots will take place from December 6 to February 17, 2023, through the eplatform of the Gov-
ernment of India.
“The Mines Department has earmarked 630 plots for auction of minor minerals like granite, quartz, feld-
spar, sandstone, silica sand, masonry stone, china clay, and marble among others. As per the directions of CM Ashok Gehlot, legal
mining is being promoted by auctioning mining plots in large numbers,” said ACS Dr Subodh Agarwal.
“To maintain transparency & competition in auction, Mines Min Pramod Jain Bhaya has given instructions for large-scale publicity of e-auctioning process. Detailed info has been displayed on departmental website & Govt of India portal,” added Dr Agarwal.
Gujarat Police has sent Rajasthan Police a list of about 4,000 wanted criminalsNSUI members launching poster of Mati Yatra campaign. ‘METRO Contractual workers staging a sit-in protest on Thursday.
Tonk (FIB) : A case of the suicide of motherdaughter has come to light in the Diggi police station area of Malpura subdivision. In village Lava, there was a stir in the whole area after the bodies of Manisha (26), wife of Khushiram Jat and Annu (15 months) daughter Khushiram resident of Balapura were found in the well.
Jaipur: Congress leader Gopal Kesawat’s daughter, who had gone missing, was finally traced in Ahmedabad on Thursday. During interrogation, the girl, Abhilasha, said that she herself went out of Jaipur.
Bhilwara : A young man was killed when four bikeborne miscreants fired at him in broad daylight in Bhilwara on Thursday. Two brothers were attacked by the miscreants and one of them died. Police put up blockades but the killers were not caught. The crime is being linked to the Adarsh Tapadia murder case. Internet services have been banned in the district for fear of deterio-
After the death of Ibrahim, his family members and other people created ruckus at the hospital. The mob started vandalizing. Police tried to calm them. The protesters demanded Rs 50 lakh for the family of the deceased and government job and Rs 10 lakh to the injured. After an uproar for about half-an-hour, the police chased them out of the hospital. After the fi ring, there has been an atmosphere of tension in Bhilwara. Police force has been deployed across the city.
rating law and order situation. The divisional commissioner issued the ban orders.
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Jaipur: A case of rape of a girl on the pretext of marriage has been reported.
While keeping her in live-in-relationship, he kept raping her for the last four years.
The accused even extorted Rs 1.25 lakh by blackmailing her into making her pornographic videos public. The victim has lodged a report against the accused at Sindhicamp police station. ACP (Sadar) Sanjay Arya is investigating the case.
Police said that a 35-year-old girl has lodged the report. In 2018, she met the accused and during their interaction, the victim fell in love with the accused. In Dec 2018, after proposing marriage, he took her to a hotel in Sindhicamp and raped her. He threatened to make the videos viral and extorted Rs 1.25 lakh.
Bikaner: A henious case of rape with a minor has come to light from the Chhattargarh area of the district. It is alleged that a seven-year-old girl was raped by the priest of the temple. As soon as the information about the incident was received, the police started searching for the priest, who was absconding after the incident. The accused priest has now been arrested. The girl’s mother has filed an FIR. As per the report of the victim’s mother, her daughter had gone to school when she did not reach back and upon searching, she found that the priest has raped daughter.
ASP Jyeshtha Maitreyi said that Ibrahim Pathan (34) and Kamruddin (22) were
going towards Harni Mahadev from Badla intersection in Bhilwara. On Thursday afternoon, four miscreants came on two bikes and surrounded the brothers at the crossroads and fired three rounds. One bullet hit Ibrahim, who died while his brother got injured. The miscreants then sped away. Police reached the spot and took both of them to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital while some suspects were taken into custody.
The police informed the people of the paternal side about the incident. Both the dead bodies were handed over to the relatives for the last rites.
DCP East Karan Sharma said that several teams were formed after the girl went missing. Suspected people were interrogated. The CCTV cameras footage installed from the place of disappearance to the place where the scooty
was recovered was scanned. Based on the inputs received by the technical team, police teams were sent to the different states.
At 2 pm on Thursday, information was received about the wherabouts of the girl from Ahmedabad.
Tonk : A husband and wife were killed and two children were injured in a collision between a Maruti Swift car and a bike near the RJ26 restaurant on the Jaipur-Bhilwara highway. On Wednesday night, the couple along with their two children
were going from Malpura to Khedapati Balaji on their bike.
The car collided near the village of Jaisinghpura. In the accident, Ramkishore (40), and his wife Sunita (38) died, whereas Deepak (13) & Shrivansh (8) have been referred to Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur in critical condition.
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Pali : Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was on a oneday visit to the Pali district on Thursday. Governor Gehlot left for Takhatgarh Dham from Jodhpur airport on Thursday morning. During this, he stayed for a short time at RTDC Hotel located at Panihari Chauraha, Pali. On reaching RTDC Hotel, District Collector Namit Me-
Udaipur: The income tax officials have recovered huge amounts of cash and jewellery in the raids involving two real estate businessman. The IT sleuths have recovered documents of properties worth Rs 100 crore and started investigation in the matter. According to the sources, nearly 8 kgs of gold and cash amounting to Rs 1 crore have been re-
hta, and District Superintendent of Police Gagandeep Singla wel-
comed Governor Gehlot. Governor Gehlot left for Takhatgarh
Dham from Panihari Chauraha RTDC Hotel.
After that Gehlot reached Bhagatmal Kanta and participated in the unveiling program of Bharat Mata statue. Karnataka Governor Gehlot reached Takhatgarh by road on Thursday afternoon. He attended a religious function organized at Ularia Marg. After staying in the program for about an hour, Governor Gehlot left for Udaipur.
Bhilwara: Once again two families lost their members on Thursday due to a gravel-laden tractor running uncontrollably on the road at Haled road of Sadar police station area of Bhilwara city. Where a tractor loaded with gravel hit an auto loaded with passengers. Due to which an elderly person in the auto died on the spot. At the same time, a woman died during treatment at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. After the information of the accident, Sadar police station also reached the hospital. At the same time, the relatives of the deceased also created ruckus outside the mortuary. And refused to pick up the dead body. After an uproar that lasted for about 4 hours, the matter calmed down after the police assurance.
Kota: After the death of a woman, the relatives created a ruckus in the MBS government hospital in the city. The chaos spread so much that the family members of the patient woman thrashed the on-duty doctors.
The incident took place in hospital late on Wednesday night at 1 am and it was captured on a CCTV camera. After the thrashing incident with emergency doctors on
covered during interrogation from Nirmal Jain, Ramesh Jain and Kalu Lal Jain.
The search continued till Thursday night at 37 locations of Ankur and AKME Group.
Jaipur: SD Sharma, Working President of Rajasthan Brahmin Mahasabha has expressed his displeasure against the attacks on Pujaries, Sants and Mahants by “BHUMAFIAS” across Rajasthan. There were lot of incidents in the last few years as Pujaries (Shri Babulal Vaishnav) were burnt alive at Bukna in Karauli district, and
Jaipur: Chief Secretary
Usha Sharma, while presiding over a meeting organized by the Minority Affairs and Waqf Board at the govt Secretariat here on Thursday to review the PM’s new 15-point programme and the PM’s Public Development programme, said that attention should be paid to overall development of the minority community. She said that the participation of
the minority community should be ensured in all areas, including education, employment, technical education, madrassa education, educa-
tion loan assistance, recruitment in state and central services, participation in rural development schemes, improvement in slums.
In the meeting, the progress of works approved under PM Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMGVK) scheme were discussed. For the wel-
fare of minorities, a 15-point programme has been set under the four objectives of promotion of education opportunities, proper share in economic activities and employment, improvement of the living conditions of minorities and control and prevention of communal disharmony and violence. Under this, there is a provision to fix 15% of the actual target and financial expenditure.
Vivekanand Pujari at Devgarh, Rajsamand were attacked. Sharma appealed to CM Gehlot that all the worship places, temples, Sants,
Mahants and Brahmins should be protected from these “Bhumafias” and there should be a strict law imposed in the State.
Bikaner: Following a tiff between Panchayat Raj Minister Rameshchand Meena and District Collector Bhagwati Prasad Kalal in Bikaner, anger is increasing among the officials. On Thursday, RAS, Tehsildars and many officials warned not to participate in govt meetings.
Several organizations have submitted memorandum to the Additional Divisional Commissioner. Dozens of employees and officers’ or-
ganizations have registered their protest.
RAS officers and Tehsildar organizations decided after the meetings that they will no longer participate in government meetings.
The officials have demanded a public apology from the minister.
Jaipur/Kota: A Panther eluding the Forest Department for the last seven days in Nanta Mahal of Kota city, was finally tranquillised on late Wednesday at 11.40 pm. Forest Department officials were trying to rescue the panther for the last 14 hours. Due to the panther being in the vicinity, there was an atmosphere of panic in the whole area. DFO of Forest Department Jairam Pandey told that the team of Forest Department successfully rescued the panther by tranquillizing it at night. Later the panther was shifted to the Ladpura range office of Forest Deparment.
Rajveer, CP Meena, members of the rescue team from Ranthambore, Ramswaroop, Dharmendra Chaudhary, of Forest Division Ladpura range together rescued the panther.
recover jewellery, cash worth `100 cr in UdprWednesday, the other doctors in hospital on Thursday went on strike. Dr Jitendra Yadav, President of Resident Doctors Association said that we demand arrest of accused as soon as possible. KESAWAT WAS ON CONTINUOUS PROTST Governonr of Karnataka, Thaawar Chand Gehlot stopped for a meal with officials RTDC hotel in Pali on Thursday. Ghanshyam Sharma, SD Sharma, and Roshan Lal Sharma during the press conference of Raj Brahmin Mahasabha on Thursday. Resident doctors staging protest in Kota on Thursday. First India Bureau 7-YR-OLD MINOR RAPED BY PRIEST IN BKN; ACCUSED IS ABSCONDING
With the start of the World Cup on November 20, 2022, soccer teams from 32 countries and tens of thousands of fans have converged on Qatar, a tiny Arab country on a pen insula in the Persian Gulf. But search “Qatar 2022” on line, and the first nonsport results are about the coun try’s human rights issues.
Like its fellow oil-rich Arab countries, Qatar has enjoyed immense wealth that nur tured grand ambitions of eco nomic growth among rulers and citizens alike. Qatar and its neighbors, including Bah rain and the United Arab Emirates, have brought in mil lions of workers from other countries to support their fastgrowing cities and businesses over the past few decades.
ple who don’t know a soccer ball from a hockey puck to understand four aspects of Qatar’s politics that relate to its human rights challenges.
A sparsely populated country in a desert, Qatar gained inde pendence from Great Britain in 1971. With its large oil and natural gas reserves, Qatar has the highest income per citizen in the world. Qatar’s ruler is popular among citi zens. Sheikh Tamim bin Ham ad Al Thani is part a family dynasty that has run the ar ea’s politics since the 1800s, even under Ottoman and Brit ish control. This makes Qatar one of eight Arab countries governed by hereditary kings.
I am a political scientist and legal scholar of the Middle East who has lived and worked in Qatar.
Given the sudden media focus on the country, I think it is helpful for both World Cup fans and people who don’t know a soccer ball from a hockey puck to understand four aspects of Qatar’s politics that relate to its human rights challenges
Yet genuine global concern about rights in countries like Qatar and mistrust between the Middle East and the West will persist. Can new global awareness of Qatar lead to more nuanced understanding of both cross-cultural similarities and differences between Arab Islamic countries and the rest of the world? For the moment, this is as hard to know as which country will win the World Cup
In particular, about 30,000 workers came from Bangla desh, India and Nepal to con struct the World Cup stadi ums. At least 37 died, accord ing to official Qatari counts, while building the US$220 billion infrastructure for the games.
I am a political scientist and legal scholar of the Mid dle East who has lived and worked in Qatar. Given the sudden media focus on the country, I think it helpful for both World Cup fans and peo
Doha, the capital of Qatar, has become a major media, educational, diplomatic and recreational hub over the past few decades. Its break neck development also re quired workers from all over the world. As a result, foreign workers make up about 85% of the country’s total popula tion, but they do not have the same rights as Qatari citi
The Supreme Court’s gaze is fixed on the ap pointment of Election Commis sioners and the Bench hear ing the matter is posing some probing observations regard ing lack of transparency in appointments and their short tenures. The court asked for the appointment file of EC Arun Goel to look at the mechanism that was followed and observed that “if there is no hanky panky then there is nothing to fear”. A former IAS officer of Punjab cadre Arun Goel is in line to be come the Chief Election Commissioner after the term of Rajiv Kumar ends in 2025.
The Supreme Court’s hard stance invited an equally tough response from the gov
zens. Qatari natives have been reluctant to share their extraordinary social welfare benefits, like free medical care, with millions of work ers from abroad. This makes for a system that gives many more rights to Qatari nation als than the millions of oth ers who live there.
While workers’ rights have received appropriate West ern media attention, Qatar’s direct efforts to respond to
The Supreme Court’s gaze is fixed on the appointment of Election Commissioners and the bench hearing the matter is posing some probing observations regarding lack of transparency in appointments and their short tenures
ernment which said that there was no pick and choose and the selection was made on the basis of seniority. The government rejected out right the court’s suggestion to include a Supreme Court judge in the selection panel. Attorney General Tushar
Qatari officials have suggest ed that international atten tion to foreign workers’ con ditions is part of a broader pattern of Westerners belit tling Arabs and Muslims. One blatant example is an October issue of the French right-wing satirical maga zine “Le Canard enchaîné,” which depicted Qatari soccer players as terrorists.
Calls in some parts of Eu rope for a widespread World Cup boycott add fuel to this and other arguments that the European and American im pression of Qatar is hypocriti cal and possibly Islamophobic. Though hardly a neutral ob server, Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, which car ries out the World Cup, reflect ed many Gulf Arabs’ views when he argued that Europe’s history of exploiting Middle Easterners and others gives it little moral high ground on is sues of non-Western rights.
SOURCE: THE CONVERSATIONBorder disputes be tween states keep flaring up now and then without any resolution in sight. Assam and Meghalaya were to start their second round of talks to resolve their boundary dis pute when six people were killed in firing by the Assam police. Five of those killed belonged to Meghalaya. Assam Chief Minis ter Himanta Biswa Sarma de nied the incident had anything to do with the dispute over 12 stretches of their long border. The dispute had been resolved in six of these areas in March. While these two north-east ern states avoided provocation, another flashpoint emerged be tween two BJP-ruled states of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bom mai and his neighbouring state’s Deputy Chief Minister Deven dra Fadnavis engaged in a war of words over border dispute after some villages in Maha rashtra’s Sangli district passed a resolution to merge with Kar nataka following a water crisis. Fadnavis asserted that no vil lager was going anywhere. Bom mai found this provocative. Fes tering since 1960, when will the dispute be resolved?
Mehta told the Bench headed by Justice KM Joseph, “A pre supposition that only with the presence of judiciary in dependence and fairness will be achieved, that is an incor rect reading of the Constitu tion. Mere presence of some one from judiciary will en sure transparency is a falla cious statement.”
Barring TN Seshan no oth er CEC has shown spine to challenge the government whenever it was found want ing in sticking to norms. Be fore every election questions are raised over EC’s deci sions creating the perception that its decisions are influ enced by the government. After the Supreme Court, the poll panel is one institution whose autonomy should be sacrosanct.
Lachit
who fought valiantly for the honour and dignity of his people. On the occasion of his 400th birth anniversary, I bow to him for his exemplary courage and bravery. He will remain an inspiration for India’s coming generations.
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Millions of tributes on the martyrdom day of ‘Hind di Chadar’, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. The ascetic life, sacrifice and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the supreme symbol of struggle and sacrifice against oppression and injustice, will always remain a source of inspiration for the unity of the nation.
Borphukan was a courageous military leader
God promises to make something good out of the storms that bring devastation to your life. BibleTOP TWEETS local and international activ ism are less known. Qatar enacted the most significant labor rights reforms in the Arab world in 2021.
Ahmedabad (PTI): A total of 167 candidates, out of 788 contesting the 89 seats in the first phase of Gujarat As sembly elections, have criminal cases against them, with 100 of them facing serious charges like murder and rape, a report by the Associa tion for Democratic Re forms (ADR) said on Thursday.
With this, 21 per cent of the candidates in fray have criminal cas es against them, while 13 per cent are facing serious charges.
The Aam Aadmi Par ty (AAP), which is con testing 88 seats out of the total 89, tops this list among major political parties in the fray with 36 per cent of its candi dates having criminal cases. Thirty per cent of its candidates are facing serious cases such as murder, rape, assault, kidnapping, among others, the ADR said in its report. The number of candidates having criminal cases fielded by the AAP is 32.
The Arvind Kejriwalled party is followed by
the Congress, which has fielded 35 per cent of its candidates with criminal cases. Twenty per cent of such candi dates are facing serious cases. The grand old party is contesting all 89 seats in the first
Jammu (PTI): The Army on Thursday carried out a cordon-and-search opera tion in the border belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. Based on informa tion about the movement of suspected terrorists, the Army cordoned off Bhata forest in the Mendhar border belt and carried out a search operation, they said. The security forces also resorted to ‘speculative fire’ to clear the area, they added. The search opera tion was going on at the time of filing this report.
Davanagere (Agencies):
A man in Karnataka’s Davanagere district was ar rested on Thursday for al legedly killing his 6-month pregnant wife and burying her body in the jungle – in a pit, he had prepared much earlier, police said. The accused is identified as Mohan Kumar, 25, a resi dent of Gangondanahalli near Channagiri town near Davanagere. Police have launched a hunt for the parents of Mohan, who are on the run. The deceased woman was identified as 21-year-old Chandrakala aka Rashmi.
Shillong (Agencies): The suspension of mobile Internet and data services that was ordered on Tuesday after firing by the Assam Police that left five civilians of Meghalaya and an Assam forest guard dead in West Jaintia Hills district, has been extended in 7 districts of Megha laya till Saturday morning, officials said on Thursday.
Meghalaya Home Secretary CVD Diengdoh, in a notification said that firing incident at Mukroh village in West Jaintia Hills district has a potential to disturb public peace and tranquility, and cause a threat to public safety in the seven districts.
Yadgir (Agencies): The Excise teams on Thursday conducted raids on agri cultural farms cultivating marijuana in Yadgir district. The raids were conducted in four locations — three in Ullesugur village and one in Evoor village in Surapura taluq of Yadgir — and two persons have been taken into custody in this connection. The authorities have also seized three kg of dry marijuana and another three kg of fresh marijua na. The investigations have revealed that the accused used to prepare marijuana and stored and sold it to potential customers.
Kannauj (PTI): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday indi cated that he may contest the 2024 parliamentary elections from Kannauj, which had elected him as an MP for the first time.
“It is our job to contest... what will I do sitting idle? I will contest from where I had contested the first election,” he told report ers here when asked if he will contest from Kannauj in 2024. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, however, said the party would take a decision at the right time. He was here to attend a function.
departments of the state including the police will further hire in the upcom ing months. The PM said that the step will strengthen the Goa Police further enhancing the convenience of the people, especially tourists.
phase and the number of candidates with criminal cases fielded by it is 31, the ADR re port further said.
The ruling BJP, which is also contesting all seats in the first phase of the election,
has fielded 14 candi dates with criminal re cords. Percentagewise, such candidates ac count for 16 per cent of its total number and 12 per cent are facing seri ous charges, the ADR said in its report.
Dwarka (ANI): The Dwarka Assembly constituency’s seat should be considered one of the safest bets for BJP in the upcoming Gujarat assembly elections. The reason is Pabubha Manek, an MLA who has not lost a single election in the last 32 years. BJP has entrusted Manek, to win the seat for the party for the third straight time. Pabubha Manek, who has never lost an election since 1990, won the first three elections as an independent (1990, 95, 98), then joined the Congress and won the seat in 2002. Later, he won the Assembly elections of 2007, 2012 and 2017 on a BJP ticket. Speak ing to ANI on the sidelines of his campaign, Manek, claiming the support and af fection of all communities in the constituency, said that he has been “selected and not elected” for this long.
The Bharatiya Tribal Party, which is contest ing 14 seats in first phase, has four candidates (29 per cent) with declared criminal cases. A total seven per cent of its can didates have serious criminal cases this time.
New Delhi (PTI): Un ion Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the BJP is commit ted to bring Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country but only after following all democrat ic processes and discus sions on it.
Addressing an event here, he also exuded confidence in BJP's vic tory in the Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat assembly elections as also in the MCD (Mu nicipal Corporation of Delhi) polls.
The home minister credited Prime Minis ter Naredra Modi for making the country's politics free from the "naasur" (canker) of casteism, dynasty and appeasement.
Talking about the UCC, Shah said it has been a promise of BJP since its days of Bhar tiya Jan Sangh.
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Delhi Police and prosecution will ensure Shraddha Walkar’s killer will get the strictest punishment. “Delhi Police, prosecution will ensure whoever killed Shraddha Walkar will get strictest punishment in least time,” Amit Shah said at an event. Aaftab Amin Poonawala, Shraddha’s
SHRADDHA MURDER CASE IS NOT ABOUT “LOVE JIHAD”, SAYS AIMIM CHIEF OWAISI
New Delhi: Citing the bone-chilling Shraddha Walkar murder case, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday called out the BJP for giving the issue a “religious angle” and said that the incident is not about “love jihad.” Owaisi said that BJP politics over this is completely wrong. “BJP politics over this is completely wrong. It’s not an issue of love jihad but of exploitation and abuse against a woman and that is how it should be viewed and condemned,” Owaisi said.
New Delhi (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is lead ing the party’s ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’, will ad dress a mega rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow, the birthplace of Dr BR Ambedkar, on Constitution Day on November 26.
Through this mega event, Rahul Gandhi is expected to attack the Modi government at the Centre on the lines of “Save Consti tution Save Democra cy”, sources said. As per sources, Priyanka Gandhi who has al ready reached Indore may also join the rally.
Other than them, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has also changed his programme for the event.
Verify Aadhaar before accepting it as proof of identity: UIDAI
New Delhi (ANI): Be fore accepting Aadhaar either in physical or electronic form as the proof of identity of an individual, entities should verify if it is gen uine, UIDAI has said.
The Unique Identifi cation Authority of In dia (UIDAI) said the verification of Aadhaar number, following the consent of the Aadhaar holder, is the right step to establish the genu ineness of any form of Aadhaar (Aadhaar let ter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar PVC card, and m-Aad haar) presented by the individual concerned.
The Union ministry of Electronics and IT said verification of Aadhaar prohibits 'unscrupu lous elements and antisocial elements' from indulging in any possi ble misuse of the iden tification document.
saying that instead of cursing the Congress, he should speak about the BJP’s “misrule” in the state. Modi on Wednesday had sought to corner the Congress for not supporting a tribal woman, Droupadi Murmu, in presidential poll. Hitting back, Kharge said in a tweet in Hindi, “Narendra Modi ji, instead of cursing the Congress, speak on the misrule of the BJP!”
New Delhi: The Op position party Congress alleged on Thursday that almost all appoint ments made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and decisions taken by him were done by “tearing” convention and the Constitution without consultation. The remark comes on a day the Supreme Court observed that the appointment of a new election commis sioner was effected in a “tearing hurry”.
Shimla: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s “welcome” remark for the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Madhya Pradesh could be an indication of “homecoming”, an AICC spokesperson said. The yatra entered Bodarli vil lage in MP’s Burhanpur district from Maharash tra on Wednesday morn ing. BJP leader Scindia had said, “Everyone is welcome in Madhya Pradesh”, referring to the march on November 23.
New Delhi (ANI): PM Narendra Modi will ad dress the closing cere mony of the year-long celebrations of the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Barphukan on Friday morning at Vigyan Bhawan here.
It has been PM’s con stant endeavour to hon our unsung heroes in a befitting manner. In line with this, country is cel ebrating 2022 as 400th birth anniversary year of Lachit Barphukan.
The celebrations were inaugurated in Febru ary this year by former President Ram Nath Ko vind in Guwahati. Bar phukan (1622-1672) was the General of Ahom Kingdom of Assam who defeated the Mughals and successfully halted ever-expanding ambi tions of the Mughals under Aurangzeb.
New Delhi: Union HM Amit Shah will attend the 400th birth anniversary celebration of Ahom General Lachit Barphukan in here on Friday. The three-daylong event, organized by the Assam govt, began in the national capital on Wednes day. On the first day, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the exhibi tion, being organized as a part of the event.
New Delhi: BJP chief JP Nadda on Thursday tweeted: “Veer Lachit Borphukan was a Gener al of Ahom Army whose unparalleled heroism and bravery is an inspiration not only to Assam but to whole India.”
New Delhi (PTI): Tata group-owned Air India has issued new guide lines on grooming for its male and female cabin crew, including barring them from sporting black and reli gious thread on the wrist, neck and ankle.
Among others, the airline has told the crew that they should not have grey hair and must be regularly coloured in natural shade.
“Religious rings with coloured stones and pearls, nose-pins
and neck jewellery” along with thumb rings are not allowed.
“Black and religious thread on wrist, neck
and ankle are strictly not permitted,” as per the guidelines.
According to the air line, a bald look is al
Among others, the airline has told the crew that they should not have grey hair and must be regularly coloured in natural shade
lowed for the crew.
“Crew with deep re ceding hairline and male balding patches must keep a clean
shaved head/ bald look. Head must be shaved daily. Crew cut is not permitted,” it added.
Further, the airline said that grey hair is not permitted and must be regularly coloured in a natural shade. “Fash ion colours and heena are not permitted”.
A query sent to Air India seeking comments on the new guidelines remained unanswered.
Soon after taking over Air India in January this year, Tata group advised its cabin crew to wear
minimum jewellery to avoid flight delays.
“The cabin crew must adhere to the uni form regulations with emphasis on minimum jewellery being worn in order to avoid any de lays at customs and se curity checks.
“The cabin crew should not visit dutyfree shops and proceed to the boarding gate soon after completing immigration and secu rity checks,” Air India had said in a circular in February this year.
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NO RELIEF FROM SC TO VIDHYDHAR KA BAGH RESTAURANT
MM Sandhya Poonia has rejected the second claim presented by the company. The contractor Vikram Sukhani had filed a claim against the Director of Archeology and Museum Department Mahendra Singh Khadgawat. Opposing this, the department told the court that the contract was given to the applicant on October 17, 2016 for 5 years. Due to Corona, additional time of five months was given.
Karauli: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Thursday that the teachings of Lord Mahavir are relevant even today.
“Where there is an atmosphere of peace and non-violence, there is the abode of God. Intellectuals from all over the world respect the ancient culture of India, the root cause of which is the inherent peace and non-violence in it,” the CM was addressing the Panchkalyanak Festival and Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony at Mahavirji in Karauli on Thursday.
He said that it is a matter of good fortune to get the opportunity to start the Panchkalyanak festival by hoisting the flag. “Being influenced by the teachings of Lord Mahavir, Mahatma Gandhi imbibed the ideas of truth and non-violence. The freedom movement in the country was inspired by these thoughts only. The state govt is working on priority for the development of pilgrimage site Mahavirji.
In Shri Mahavirji, basic facilities have been developed rapidly with excellent management in education, medicine, sanitation and other ar-
eas since last years,” he said. Appreciating the museum built in the temple premises, he said that beautiful idols have been installed in this museum built in a special style. On this occasion, CM congratulated on installation of 24-feet statue of Lord Mahavir.
After hoisting the flag of Mahamastakabhisheka and Panchkalyanak festival, the Chief
Minister conducted darshan of Lord Shri Mahavirji and prayed for the prosperity of the state. On this occasion, he also released the souvenir of Panchkalyanak and Mahamastakabhisheka programme.
CM Gehlot said that the message of social harmony is going across the state through the Panchkalyanak festival.
Municipal commissioner caught red handed with bribe of ` 1 Lakh
Jodharam Bishnoi was also in news over issuance of illegal land strip docs in Barmer
Accused was identi-
fied as Jodharam Bishnoi, posted as commissioner at Municipal council Balotra in Barmer.
Official said that a complaint approached
the ACB alleging the Bishnoi had demanded rupees one lakh from him for releasing the lease deed of his agricultural land and commercial registration certifi-
cate. After the verification , a trap was laid in which the municipal commisioner was caught him red handed while accepting the bribe from the middleman. ACB also arrested the middleman Prakash Bishnoi. Official said that one sweeping staff of the municipal council was also presented there but eloped with the bribe money. Later, ACB officials also launched a search at the accused residence and other locations.
WINTER GRIPS RAJASTHAN, FATEHPUR COLDEST AT 2.4 °C Shekhawati continue to record coldest temperature even on Thursday morning. A Spider’s web got frozen on a field’s net. Peanut sellers seen in action. —PHOTOS BY RAKESH
According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in Churu was 4.1 degrees, 5.5 degrees in Sikar, 6.5 degrees in Karauli and Sangaria, 7.2 degrees in Nagaur, 7.8 degrees in Bhilwara, 8.5 degrees in Pilani and Chittorgarh and 9.9 degrees Celsius in Ajmer.
In Jaipur, the maxi-
District Collector Chittorgarh has allotted 1.20 hectare of land for this panorama. It is noteworthy that the CM has approved this for the sentiments of the Gadari community.
GURJAR
Vijay Bainsla in Kota.
Upliftment
Jaipur: The State Cabi net meeting was held at the Chief Minister’s residence on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. In this, many im portant decisions have been taken including giving more opportuni ties for promotion to the state personnel, promot ing tourism of Ra jasthan, amendment in Rajasthan Civil Servic es (Absorption of ExServicemen) Rules, while also giving ap proval on the proposal of Rajasthan Homeless Upliftment and Reha bilitation Policy.
After the cabinet meeting, ministers Dr Mahesh Joshi, Mamata Bhupesh and Govind Meghwal conducted a
press briefing and in formed that the cabinet has approved the Ra jasthan Rural Tourism Scheme-2022. With this, employment will be cre ated in the villages and rural handicrafts will be protected by the estab lishment of tourism units such as rural guest houses, agricultural tourism units, camping
sites, caravan parks to be established in rural are as. At the same time, do mestic and foreign tour ists will be able to get acquainted with the ru ral culture of Rajasthan.
The ‘Rajasthan Home less Upliftment and Re habilitation Policy-2022’ was also approved in the cabinet meeting. The cabinet has taken a ma
approves Rajasthan
jor decision to amend the Rajasthan Civil Ser vices (Absorption of ExServicemen) Rules, 1988.
With this, ex-servicemen will get horizontal cate gory-wise reservation in state recruitments. With this amendment, SC/ST ex-servicemen will also get proportionate repre sentation in direct re cruitment as a whole.
Along with this, due rep resentation of general candidates (besides exservicemen) belonging to backward classes will also be ensured in the posts reserved for back ward classes.
After the decision on OBC reservation, Harish Chowdhary’s residence immersed in celebra tion. Fireworks and slo gans of Harish Chowd hary Zindabad were raised by his supporters.
Although Ramkesh Meena wasn’t given the ticket from Congress, the voters made him win and Meena saved the Govt during crisis, says CM
Sandeep GoelGangapur City: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who reached Gangapur City in Sawai Madhopur district on Thursday, lashed out at the BJP. In the general meeting, Ge hlot said that the BJP had hatched a conspira cy to topple the Ra jasthan Government. “But, the BJP could not succeed in its plans. BJP is killing democra cy. Someone wins the election, but someone else rules after the elec tion,’ he said.
Giving examples of Madhya Pradesh, Kar nataka, Maharashtra, he said that MLAs were bought by paying crores of rupees. “Such an attempt was made in Rajasthan also, but with the bless ings of the public, it could not succeed here.
At that time Gangapur
City MLA Ramkesh Meena supported the government. He could not get ticket from Congress in the year 2018. I am sorry for this, but you made him win and after winning, he helped save the gov ernment,” Gehlot said.
Earlier, the Chief Minister performed Bhoomi Pujan of the construction work of the new building of the district hospital to be
constructed at a cost of Rs 38.50 crore in Gan gapur City. In his ad dress, while enumerat ing the schemes of the government, he said that the scheme which we have brought is not available in any other state of the country.
“Our intention has been to benefit the poor, farmers and women. Last time a separate budget was brought for the farmers,” he said.
If permission is granted from the Centre, the Ra jasthan High Court will get nine high court Judges, in cluding a Chief Justice. There are six rec ommendations for district and ses sions judge. These include Alwar Dis trict and Sessions
Judge Yogendra Ku mar Purohit, Dis trict and Sessions Judge Jaipur Met ropolitan First Ashutosh Kumar, Ashok Kumar Jain posted in National Legal Services Au thority, Director Law Jaipur Devel opment Authority Jaipur Bhuvan Go yal, Principal Gov ernment Secretary Law Praveer Bhat nagar and District and Sessions Judge Kota Rajendra Pras ad Soni.
On the question of be ing the CM, Gehlot said, “Today I am the only one here. Leave the signal of the High Command, I do not have any indication. I am with the high com mand. No one will ac cept Pilot. The high command will do jus tice to Rajasthan. I have told my feeling to Ajay Maken and the high command. It is necessary for the gov ernment to be formed in Rajasthan. I have been CM thrice. It is not necessary for me to be CM. Get a survey done that if the gov ernment can be formed with me as Chief Min ister, then keep me. If the government can come by someone else, then keep them.”
When being asked about any quarrel with Sachin Pilot, Gehlot said, “When Congress won 20 MPs from Ra jasthan in the Lok Sab ha elections in 2009, I was called to Delhi.
When the working com mittee meeting was
held, I was asked about making a minister from Rajasthan. Sachin Pilot is aware, I had rec ommended making Pi lot a minister at the Centre. At that time 70 Gurjars were killed in Vasundhara Raje’s gov ernment, where there was a fight between Gurjar-Meenas. Later I got a call from Sachin Pilot to recommend him, whereas I had al ready recommended. A man who has love in his heart, only then will he recommend the young man.”
The chief minister further added, “I have no tensions. There are slight differences eve rywhere. There was no mutiny on 25 Septem ber. There was a rebel lion in 2019, we stayed in hotels for 34 days.
On September 25, 90 people gathered, these were the people who helped save the gov ernment, otherwise the government could not have survived. No CM can save the gov ernment without the high command.”
Gehlot said that
there is no Chief Min ister of the Congress who would take the support of the MLAs without the high com mand. How can our MLAs accept the per son who betrayed the party? “It was spread that Sachin Pilot is be ing made the CM. Pilot himself behaved as if he was going to become the CM. He called many MLAs that ob servers are coming, and told them what they had to tell the ob servers. In this situa tion the MLA got con fused that Pilot was taking oath on the sec ond day of the Legisla ture Party meeting.
That’s why 90 MLAs had gathered. They are all loyal and are with the high command. The rebel MLAs had gone with Pilot in Manesar.
The pro-Pilot MLAs were stopped in the re sort where the Madhya Pradesh MLAs were ac commodated. We could not expect the then party president to join forces with the opposi tion to topple his own party’s government.
Jaipur: Taking a Jibe at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his “Gaddar” remark against Sachin Pilot, BJP State president Satish Poonia said that if Gehlot sees his chair unstable, he starts releasing some
PILOT ‘TRAITOR’
Jaipur: Minister of State Rajendra Singh Gudha while reacting on the state ment of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, wherein the CM termed Congress leader Sachin Pilot as ‘traitor’, on Thursday said that the CM may make a statement, but if the high command calls a CLP meet ing and if 80 per cent MLAs does not support Sachin Pilot, then we will give up our claim to the post of CM.
Meanwhile, MLA Sanyam Lodha said, “101 MLAs will stand with Ashok Gehlot if a majority vote is conducted.”
Jaipur: Autonomous Government Minister Shanti Dhariwal on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed Govind Bhawan rest house near Nehru Ba lodyan on Tonk Road.
It is equipped with modern facilities. The rest house was con structed by the Ra jasthan Autonomous Organisation.
Chief guest Dhari wal said that the work taken up by the autono
mous governance insti tution continues even today. “It is a matter of great happiness. The organisation has de
manded land to open an academy in Jaipur on the lines of Nagpur Fire Academy. The gov ernment will extend
full cooperation in this,” he said.
Dhariwal said that the present govern ment has done many
things in the field of autonomous govern ance. Enumerating the achievements of the state government, he said that due to the In dira Rasoi Yojana, the poor could be fed dur ing the pandemic. “Ra jasthan is the first state in the country to start an employment guar antee scheme in cities on the lines of MGN REGA. Under the Indi ra Urban Credit Scheme, hawkers are getting a loan of Rs 50,000,” he said.
kind of film in every four-six months.
Poonia said that it seems from his statements that there is panic, frustration and some apprehen sion. “The Con gress high command will decide who is the traitor. Our pain and suf
fering is about the people of Rajasthan. One day the people will definitely give an answer to the Con gress,” he said.
On the state ment of giving Rs 10-10 crore ru pees from the BJP of fice, Poonia said, “Even I can say that the Con
gress must have done unethical things to save its chair. It has re sorted to statements which do not have po litical power.”
“We are not far away. 80 people have resigned. If the resignation is ac cepted by the speaker, then the government is gone,” he added.
New Delhi (ANI): Con gress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday called out Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot for his derogatory remarks and said that the allegations made by the Rajashtan CM were “baseless”. “Ashok Gehlot is a senior and expe rienced leader, I don’t know who is advising him to level false, baseless allegations against me. Today it is required to strengthen the party,” said Congress leader Sachin Pilot while talking to ANI. Pilot said that BJP was badly defeated in Rajasthan when he was the state party chief. “Still, the Congress president gave him another chance to become CM. Today the priority should be
on how we can again win the Rajasthan election,” he said. “Rahul Gandhi is on Bharat Jodo Yatra and we all need to jointly make the yatra successful,” he add ed. Reacting to the similar
Kota: Lok Sabha Speak er Om Birla on Thurs day interacted with so cial workers and promi nent people of Talera, Suwansa and Khatkar area of Bundi district. During his final day tour of his Kota-Bundi Lok Sabha Constituency, Speaker Om Birla inter acted with people and heard their problems.
“Social workers should work by being more dedicated and sen sitive towards their so cial concerns. It is our
moral obligation to work for the betterment of all in public life. We should dedicate our selves to bring a change in the society with a hu manitarian approach,” said Om Birla.
“We can only benefit the needy people when we ourselves are aware of the rules and proce dures of the scheme. Whenever the workers take up any work of the common man, first of all gather information about its rules and pro cedures. This will make it easier for them to get the work done,” added Om Birla.
The programme was also addressed by BJP’s district presi dent Chhitar Lal Rana and Taleda Pradhan Rajesh Raipuria.
Gives horizontal reservation to ex-servicemen;
Homeless
and Rehabilitation Policy-2022 in the Gehlot-led Cabinet meetingThe Cabinet has also approved amendments in the State Forensic Sci ence Service Rules, 1979 and the State Forensic Science Subordinate Service Rules, 1980. The Ra jasthan Civil Services (Special Selection for Appointment of Personnel in English Medium Schools and Special Conditions of Service) Rules-2022 was also approved by the Cabinet. Another proposal that got the nod from the Cab inet was allotment of 57.01 bigha land for setting up a Mini Food Park at Bikaner district headquarters. Ministers Mahesh Joshi, Mamta Bhupesh, Govind Ram Meghwal during a press conference in Jaipur on Thursday. Shanti Dhariwal addresses the people during the inauguration of Govind Bhawan rest house. incident, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has also condemned CM Ge hlot’s remark and said that the differences should be resolved in a manner that strengthens the Congress. Sachin Pilot reached Madhya Pradesh on Thursday and joined the yatra with Rahul Gandhi. Priyanka Gandhi was also seen with him. All pending issues in Rajasthan will be resolved soon after the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the former Deputy CM said. Speaker Om Birla during public interaction in Bundi. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot along with Namo Narayan Meena, Parsadi Lal Meena, Danish Abrar, Indira Meena Lays foundation stone of District Hospital in Gangapur City on Thursday.
The Fashion Connect set the bar high with the completion of its very successful previous seasons. With the huge response and netizens going gaga over the exemplary lineup and digital readiness, First India took Fashion Connect Season 13, to London and in association with India Fashion Week London the glamorous show was held at Novotel London Hammersmith on November 20!
After the successful season 12 of First India presents Fashion Connect and designers embracing old-school glamour in India, seems like the fashion police made the next stop in London in order to bombard our social media with the latest tea on what’s popping in the domain of style. Yes, you guessed it right, you’re about to have inside access to some of the ‘can’t miss’ moments at the First India Fashion Connect Season 13, in association with India Fashion Week London, held at Novotel London Hammersmith, London on November 20.
With the whole aura beaming in style, the front rows occupied by starlets and trends strutting down the runways, it’s almost as if we stepped afoot into the galaxy of glam, rotating in style.
Farah Ansari from Sewa, Ayesha and Radhika from Citrine and Shalani Narukaa participated in the grand event and showcased their ravishing designer collections. The audience was thrilled by a spectacular singing performance by First Kiss fame, Ipsitaa. Celebrity Designer Samant Chauhan shed magic and concluded the whole show.
During the occasion, the grand launch of the cover page of the book ‘Unheard’ by Bhavini Bhargava was done by ace
My congratulations to First India and Fashion Connect teams for the huge success of Fashion Connect Season 13 in London. We are committed to showcase the Indian designers and promote our rich culture and tradition across the world and will continue to do so in the seasons to come!”
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If the top models with their catwalks aren’t enough for you to drool over the First India Fashion Connect Season 13, well then the designers and their unconventional approach sure should do the deed. Speaking of which, just like every fashion week, the one in London was nothing short of an
uber stylish series with jawdropping collections walking down the ramp every single second.
Rishee and Lokesh while paying gratitude to everyone said, “This wouldn’t have been possible without Jagdeesh Chandra, though he could not make it for this season to London, his guidance and perception have given it the boost to make Fashion Connect Season 13 at London, one of the best!
Today, Fashion Connect rules the Fashion and glamour world as the best singleday fashion event and it is only due to the vision of Jagdeesh Chandra. The fascinating history behind London’s fashion industry has helped to shape the city into what it is today, and contributed to its remarkable reputation as a central hub for innovative style. And with this Fashion Connect, we wish to take this around the globe.”
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Spend time talking with likeminded people as it will make you feel good for now. Boisterous behaviour is what everyone needs right now, do whatever you can do to cheer everyone up. You will feel financially comfortable and infant you are in position to invest money in some new venture.
MAY 21 - JUNE 21
You need a break from day to tensions and the way to cope up with stress is to meditate. You must create an environment of understanding at home. You will succeed in any sort of examination if you put your heart and soul to it. Promotion can be expected even if other are not.
JULY 24 - AUGUST 23
You care about you lover but somehow hesitate in expressing that care. Don’t make friends for money and status rather make friends who will stick with you forever. On social front, you may have to spend some extra money in buying gifts for someone for some specific occasion.
SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 22
You are a pro in your field and none can beat you. You give tough competition to people. Many people get inspired by you. You will get special treatment from your dear ones. Take stand where you need to, don’t run in the same direction where everybody else is going.
NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22
You make sure to make things work your way. Never demotivate someone even if someone is not capable of doing something. You are most wanted by your friends. You can have romantic affair in office and a serious one. You will invest money in clothes and accessories today.
JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19
Scrumptious food is what you are craving for today. You always maintain cordial relationship with everyone. You workout daily to keep yourself fit. You may start a side business to earn extra money. You are not a jealous kind and you feel happy for others.
APRIL 21 - MAY 20
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You are very generous by nature and also you are the backbone of your family. You may postpone your study plans. You are very fortunate to have a great friend circle. Be careful of the words that come out of your mouth. Your lover may finally say yes to get married to you.
JUNE 22 - JULY 23
Your spouse may make you spend more than you expected. Fantastic day for investing money in stock market as you can make fortune. You need help on academic front and you should not shy away from asking. You miss your parents a lot and somewhere fear to loose them.
AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23
You love to live close to your family. Best day to buy gold and silver or any precious metal for investment sake. You are a child at heart and never let this child die. You have a big heart and you always help someone if you can. Video gathering is possible as you miss your social circle like anything.
OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 22
You will succeed and move ahead in your professional life, as the year begins. Be careful, though, as your daily routine may be affected adversely. Your boss may be the reason for your annoyance. Pressure tactics can infuriate you. Probably, by 5th or 6th, you may think of taking up a new job.
DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20
Your spouse is someone who can do anything for your happiness. You are opportunist and this will make you successful one day. There may be delays in property possession and it won’t effect you. You are happy spending whole day at home. Help your mothers at home today.
FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20
You will feel amorous towards your wife. This is the best time try something new with life give yourself a new purpose. Work on your limitations, there can be no better time than this. You have more opposite sex friends than the same and you may be judged sometimes but don’t care.
More people are becoming increasingly health conscious and choosing healthy food options.
Millets are far more nutrient dense than wheat and rice. They are tasty and easily available. Since they are highly under-consumed, we should make efforts to incorporate them into our daily menus in the form of rotis, bread or other food preparations.
Millets like sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), or barley have always been stereotyped as grains for the underprivileged. They are associated with either seed given to birds or thick rotis to eat for a rural event or a dish to be had occasionally.
Fortunately, millets are gradually acquiring importance. People are more and more becoming aware of the nutritional benefits of millet. Plus, seeing them on the racks of health stores has motivated many a person to consume millet more frequently.
If we were to draw a bar graph comparing the nutrient content of millets and wheat or rice, the millet bar would tower to a much greater extent. For example, the calcium content in finger millet (ragi) is nearly 350mg for 100g whereas in wheat and rice it is even below 50mg.
A few millets are eaten in the form of grains but most are pounded into flour and then used to make a range of dishes. Although adding bran and soy flour to wheat would give it extra fibre and protein it will not increase the content of minerals and B vitamins. Nutri-
tionists are now advising their clients to consume multigrain flour rotis and bread or switch to millet because of their high nutrient density. Due to the high
fibre content, they also aid in healthy weight loss. For example, instead of two wheat chappatis, one can easily do with consuming just one bajra roti or one multi-flour chapatti with added bran.
Nowadays a range of
bread made from millets and premixed flours of jowar, bajra, wheat, Bengal gram flour, and soya are also available. We just need to know their nutrient content to motivate ourselves to consume them on daily basis.
FLOSSING DAY IS CELEBRATED ON THE FOURTH FRIDAY IN NOVEMBER, WHICH IS NOVEMBER 25 THIS YEAR. THE HOLIDAY STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF FLOSSING YOUR TEETH EVERY DAY FOR EXCELLENT ORAL HEALTH. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT HORSEHAIR WAS USED AS DENTAL FLOSS BEFORE THE INVENTION OF THE MODERN FLOSS WE USE TODAY? CITY FIRST HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FLOSSING AND ORAL HYGIENE!
The tooth has 5 surfaces, but your toothbrush can only reach 3 of them. The two untouched surfaces are very close to the sides of other teeth, making it easy for food to get trapped in between. When food gets stuck in these gaps, it creates a breeding ground for bacteria to build up, creating plaque. This is where floss comes in handy – as an interdental cleaning tool, it can get into these tight spaces and remove 80% of plaque.
MITALI DUSAD mitalidusad01@gmail.comAre you flossing regularly?” is probably a question you get asked every single time you visit the dentist. And that’s because it’s important! Many people hate the feeling of moving a piece of floss between their teeth, and therefore leave flossing out of their daily teeth cleaning routine. But just brushing your teeth often isn’t enough to remove plaque and prevent cavities. Helping you maintain a healthy smile by protecting your teeth and gums and protecting you from other diseases, here’s why flossing needs to be a part of your daily routine.
Commit to flossing at least once a day: Flossing is not only essential to your oral health but also your overall health. So by committing to flossing once a day, you’re committing to keeping yourself healthy. Schedule a time — 2 to 3 minutes — every day when you would floss.
Visit the dentist: If you haven’t visited the dentist in a long while, here is the perfect time to do that. Book an appointment with a dentist or check your calendar for your closest free day and make that appointment. Remember that your oral health is your overall health.
Educate other people about the health benefits of flossing: Flossing Day is all about raising awareness of the importance of flossing to people’s oral health. You can contribute to that effort by encouraging your family and friends to floss every day. Also, you can use social media to influence people within your network to start flossing.
Flossing keeps your teeth healthy: According to the American Dental Association (A.D.A.), employing interdental cleaners such as floss help prevent the buildup of plaque in-between the teeth. Without flossing, the plaque buildup can lead to gum disease or cavities.
Flossing promotes overall body health: Excellent oral health means a healthy body. The mouth is the window to various parts of your body, including the heart, and when it’s not properly taken care of, it causes several health complications.
Flossing is good for your appearance: In addition to other good oral practices, such as brushing, flossing helps ensure healthy gums, whiter teeth, and a brighter smile. You can keep the confident vibes flowing by flossing away the trapped little bits of food in your mouth that can cause a real stink. It’s true; a comprehensive oral care routine will reward you with fresh breath.
When you neglect flossing, plaque and bacteria can easily build up. If they are not removed properly the bacteria will eventually begin to irritate gum tissue, and this will get worse as bacteria increases. When left untreated, this can eventually cause Gingivitis – a periodontal disease that causes red and puffy gums to bleed easily.
Teeth are not bones: Although the human teeth and bones are primarily made up of the same material and contain nerves and blood, teeth do not produce bone marrow – unlike bones. They’re the hardest substance in the body: Contrary to popular opinion, tooth enamel is harder than bone, making it the hardest part of the body. Teeth can’t self-repair: Because teeth are coated in enamel, which is not living tissue, they cannot repair themselves once damaged.
Teeth are unique to each person: Like your tongue print and fingerprint, no one has the same set of teeth as you do. So why hesitate when you can take care of your teeth with just a few careful steps.
A 200 lbs bite force: The bite force of an adult human is almost comparable to that of a pit bull, which is 235 lbs.
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It was an excit ing encounter when the gu rus of art, de sign, market ing and jewel lery met a mixed bag of precious stones and metals in a marriage of art and de sign at JW Marriott in Mumbai. The Grand Jury Meet of the Jaipur Jewellery Show’s IJ Design Awards 2022 had respected and re nowned names on the panel.
Alok Kala, editor and publisher of Indian jeweller said that this year’s Grand Jury in cluded Rajiv Jain, G&J Industry Expert and Secretary of the Jaipur Jewellery Show; Poon am Soni, Principal De signer Poonam Soni
Pratiksha Prashant, G&J Marketing Expert and CEO of Kishandas & Co.; Tina Kakkad, So cial Media Influencer and Luxury Blogger, Image Code and Mohit Rai, Celebrity Stylist, Celebrity Wedding and Runway Stylist, A Brand Incubator.
JJS-IJ Awards 2022 Grand Jury Meet was an unbiased endeavour to scour out the choic est rendering of pre
cious articles in the most inspiring forms that included a fair judging process, a transparent grading system and an anony mous display of jewel lery. The results of the Jury’s final decision will reflect as grand awards given away on the premiere night of the 4-day Jaipur Jewel lery Show at the IJ De sign Awards 2022. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in
With pioneer ing work in the domain of road safe ty, Muskaan NGO is currently working in collaboration with Welspun Enterprises Ltd. The company is committed to work with youth to instil a culture of Road safety in them while they are still in school. In view of the successful work shops and training programs conducted by Muskaan working with Welspun Enter prises team, the Educa tion Department, Gov ernment of Uttar Pradesh has taken a
pilot Project “Road Safety School Educa tion”. In the first phase, a three-days workshop is being con ducted for school teachers of Varanasi district from No vember 23 to No vember 25. This workshop is being conducted at Gov ernment Queen’s Inter College of the city. Where more than 30 teachers from 12 schools are participat ing in the Train the Teachers workshop. Later the program will be delivered to chil dren from 6th to 12th grades through these master trainers.
Kaushal Raj Sharma, Divisional Com missioner Varanasi inaugurated the work shop. Appreciating the initiative he said, “The best way to reduce road accident is to edu cate school-children through their teacher so that when they are eli gible for driving they observe all road safety norms”.
The workshop is be ing held under CSR initiative Welsuraksha Program of Welspun Enterprise Ltd. that is already having its CSR projects in Delhi, Bi har and Haryana be sides Uttar Pradesh in partnership with Muskaan.
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