First India-Jaipur Edition-16th February 2023

NIKKI HALEY ANNOUNCES BID FOR WHITE HOUSE

Washington: Nikki Haley formally launched her 2024 presidential bid on Wednesday, casting herself as a younger, fresher alternative to her one-time boss and former US President Donald Trump.

INDIA No. 1 IN ALL 3

CRICKET FORMATS BEFORE 100th TEST, PUJARA MEETS PM

Dubai: India’s triumph against Australia in the opening Test in Nagpur has taken them to the top of the ICC’s Test rankings table, making them the No. 1 ranked team in all three formats.

New Delhi: Ahead of his 100th Test match, Indian middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. The meeting happened on Wednesday.

IRONY OF SORTS 2 HELD ON VALENTINE’S DAY FOR MURDER OF THEIR LOVE

First India Bureau

New Delhi/Mumbai:

There are several striking similarities in both these cases. In both incidents, two men were arrested on Valentine’s Day on the charges of killing their beloveds. Both have been accused of hiding victims’ bodies after killing them.

MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING PARTNER

SENT TO 5-DAY POLICE CUSTODY

New Delhi: A local court on Wednesday sent a man accused of killing his live-in partner and stuffing her body into a fridge in southwest Delhi to five-day police custody for interrogation. Sahil Gehlot, 24, a resident of Mitraon village in southwest Delhi, killed his partner, stuffed her body inside a refrigerator at his dhaba, and went off to marry another woman on the same day. Court granted the police his custody for five days to interrogate him and ascertain the exact scene of the murder.

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CCTV SHOWS NIKKI YADAV OUTSIDE HOME

BEFORE SAHIL PICKED HER UP

New Delhi: As police continues to unearth shocking details in Najafgarh murder case, a CCTV footage has emerged of victim Nikki Yadav hours before she was killed by her live-in partner and her body was stuffed into a refrigerator. Nikki was reportedly captured for the last time on a CCTV camera installed in her building where she can be seen taking the stairs to her home where she used to live with the accused Sahil Gehlot. Gehlot, a resident of Mitraon village in Delhi, allegedly killed Nikki and stuffed her body in a refrigerator at his dhaba.

Man kills live-in partner, hides body in bed box in Palghar, held

Mumbai: In a similar case reported from Maharashtra, a man allegedly killed his live-in partner and hid her body in a bed box. The police arrested a 27-year-old man Hardik Shah on Tuesday for allegedly killing his 35-year-old live-in partner Megha Dhan Singh Torvi at their residence in Nalasopara. A case has been registered at Tulinj Police station in Palghar district.

CAMILLA CHOOSES CROWN SANS KOHINOOR

London: Britain’s Queen Consort, Camilla, has chosen a crown without the controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India for her Coronation ceremony with husband King Charles III on May 6.

`4,800 crore for Vibrant Villages Prog

First India Bureau New Delhi: In a bid to improve security in border areas and ensure development, the Union cabinet approved a centrally sponsored scheme, Vibrant Villages Programme, for three years with a financial allocation of Rs 4,800 crore.

The scheme aims to comprehensive development of identified villages on the northern border thus improving quality of people’s life.

“This will help in encouraging people to stay in their native locations in border areas and reversing the outmigration from these villages, adding to improved security of the border. The scheme will provide funds for development of essential infrastructure and creation of livelihood opportunities in 19 districts and 46 border blocks in four states and one Union Territory along the northern land border of the country. It will help in

I-T SURVEYS AT BBC OFFICES

On 2nd day, I-T officials collect financial data from BBC offices

Agartala: All preparations for conducting free, fair and peaceful elections to the 60-member Tripura Assembly on Thursday have been completed. The voting will be held under tight security from 7 am at 3,337 polling stations, out of which 1,100 are sensitive.

NIA RAIDS AT ISIS SYMPATHISERS IN TN, KERALA, KARNATAKA

New Delhi: In a major crackdown against ISIS sympathisers, the National Investigation Agency early Wednesday morning started raids at multiple locations across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in two separate blast cases under investigation, sources said.

INDIA CONDEMNS

DEFACING OF RAM

MANDIR IN CANADA

Ontario: Consulate General of India in Toronto has condemned the defacing of Ram Mandir in Mississauga with anti-India graffiti. It requested Canadian authorities to investigate the incident and take prompt action against the perpetrators.

CHINA SHUTS DOWN CONSULAR OFFICE IN PAK TEMPORARILY Islamabad: China has temporarily closed down the consular section of its embassy in Pakistan due to “technical issues”, days after advising Chinese citizens in this country to be cautious due to the deteriorating security situation.

Rajnath gives mantra for defence start-ups

Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said from now on the country should move forward.

“After 75 years of independence, we have got an opportunity to move forward on the path of ‘Design our Destiny’.

From now on, our mantra should be ‘Design our Destiny’, that is, we move forward towards with our efforts, abilities and resolve; Build it,” Rajnath said. P6

75% OF DEFENCE OUTLAY DOMESTIC

Bengaluru: India will spend 75 per cent of the total defence capital outlay for procurement from domestic defence manufacturers in 2023-24, Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.

MQ-9B ENGINES WITH HAL’S MRO SUPPORT

Bengaluru: State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will provide maintenance support services for engines of American MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System.

New Delhi (PTI): The Income Tax officials carried out survey operation against the BBC India for a second day on Wednesday, clocking over 34 hours in total, with the sleuths seeking explanations from select staffers and collecting electronic and paperbased financial data.

The taxman launched the action on Tuesday at the BBC’s Delhi and Mumbai offices along with at least two linked premises as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion by the British broadcaster in India. The survey began around 11:30 AM on Tuesday and they were in process till late evening on Wednesday.

WE SUPPORT FREE PRESS GLOBALLY: US “NO MEDIA WILL BE LEFT IN INDIA”: DIDI

Washington: The US said it supports the importance of a free press, freedom of expression and freedom of religion as universal rights which are the “bedrock of democracies” around the world, including in India. The remarks came a day after the Income Tax department carried out a survey operation at the BBC India offices.

RIGHT TO HEALTH BILL WITHDRAW BOYCOTT OF CHIRANJEEVI SCHEME AND RGHS: CM TO DOCTORS

so that the problems of the needy can end. It is not fair even from a human point of view.

7 NEW BATTALIONS; 9,400 PERSONNEL FOR SINO-INDIA LAC GUARDING ITBP

New Delhi (PTI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday sanctioned seven new battalions and an operational border base with a fresh strength of 9,400 personnel for the India-China LAC guarding force Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), officials said. The proposal was cleared after the meeting of the cabinet that was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the government sanction, the fresh manpower will be utilised for manning 47 new border posts and a dozen ‘staging camps’ or troops bases along this frontier. The armies of India and China are engaged in a standoff in Ladakh since 2020.

achieving inclusive growth and retaining the population in the border areas. In the first

phase, 663 villages will be taken up in the programme,” I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said.

G Club firing: Jpr cops grill Lawrence Bishnoi

Satyanarayan Sharma

First India Bureau Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday appealed the private hospitals, protesting over the Right to Health Bill, to withdraw the boycott of Chiranjeevi scheme

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

and RGHS for the sake of common people.

“I appeal to all private hospitals to withdraw the boycott of Chiranjeevi scheme and RGHS

From Covid Management to Chiranjeevi Scheme, with the government making Rajasthan a model state of health in the country, the role of private hospitals and doctors has been important. All doubts of private hospitals regarding Right to Health will be resolved,” Gehlot tweeted. Private doctors and

civil society have come face to face on the Right To Health Bill and had approached Raj Bhavan seeking the Governor’s intervention in the matter. On the other hand, civil society activists opened a front against doctors while terming the decision of the private doctors to boycott government schemes as unethical. They said that the doctors are blackmailing, which will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday termed the Income Tax survey at the BBC’s offices in Delhi and Mumbai as “very unfortunate” and slammed the BJP government for “running a political vendetta” stating that the action against the broadcaster has affected the freedom of the press.

Jaipur: Dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was brought here on Wednesday on a production warrant for interrogation in connection with firing at G Club on January 2 night, police said. The gangster was brought here from Bathinda of Punjab and taken to Jawahar Circle police station here where the case was registered. A team of Jaipur Police had gone to Bathinda on Tuesday late evening and at around 10 am on Wednesday, the gangster was detained on a production warrant from Bathinda Central Jail and left for Jaipur.

Nearly 100 policemen are deployed around

OTHER TOP STORIES

ADDRESS CONCERNS OVER 3-DAY

SAMBHAR FEST: NGT DIRECTS RAJ

New Delhi (PTI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed the authorities in Rajasthan to address the grievance regarding the proposed three-day Sambhar festival adversely impacting migratory birds and their natural habitat. The tribunal also directed the authorities, including the Rajasthan chief secretary, to shift the festival’s location if such a detrimental effect is found. The NGT ruling came on a petition.

the police station for security reasons. He will be interrogated in connection with the case. Recently, six people who are associates of a member of Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang were arrested for firing outside a club in Jaipur on January 29. A hotel manager was among those arrested who was also involved.

Jaisalmer SP’s son arrested for assaulting SHO

Ajmer: Jaisalmer SP

WB GOVT PRESENTS

`3.39-L CR BUDGET INDIANS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW US POLICY

Kolkata: Ahead of the panchayat elections, the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government on Wednesday presented a Rs 3.39-lakh crore budget for 2023-24, focusing on farmers, an ailing tea sector, the state’s potential as a logistics hub and budding entrepreneurs.

Washington: The US has announced a policy update for calculating a non-citizen’s age in certain situations under the Child Status Protection Act, a move seen as a small but important step in addressing the issues of the aged-out children, a large number of whom are Indians.

Bhanwar S Nathawat’s son Praveen Singh was arrested on Wednesday for assaulting Christian Ganj SHO Karan Singh. The police are interrogating the accused, while ASP Bhanwar Randhir Singh is investigating the case. SP Chunaram Jat said that after the registration of the case, the police were searching for the accused. After increased pressure of arrest, the family members reached Kotwali police station, where the accused surrendered. P3

All doubts of private hospitals over the Bill will be resolved, CM Gehlot appeals

A grab of the CCTV footage shows victim Nikki Yadav taking stairs to her home where she used to live with accused Sahil Gehlot.

Accused Hardik Shah with victim Megha Dhan Singh Torvi

Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur holding a press conference on Cabinet Decisions, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Rajnath Singh at Aero India 2023, in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who was brought to Jaipur on production warrant.

Victim Nikki Yadav with Sahil Gehlot

GROUNDWATER OVER-EXPLOITED IN 219 BLOCKS, ALLEGES RAJENDRA RATHORE

PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi gets cornered as he could not reply to Rathore over fine in the ‘dark zone’

Yogesh Sharma, Naresh Sharma, and Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: About 219 out of 302 blocks in the State, including seven urban areas, fall under the ‘over-exploited’ category in terms of groundwater usage, the Assembly was informed on Wednesday.

In reply to a question by BJP member and Deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore, the government said the latest groundwater analysis report from March 2022 showed that 219 blocks were ‘over-exploited’. Among the others, 22 blocks are ‘critical’, 20 are ‘semi-critical’ and 38 are in the ‘safe’ category, it said.

However, Water Supply Minister Mahesh Joshi was seen cornered in the House over the question. When Rathore raised the issue of not charging any fine despite permission for water to commercial and industries in the dark zone, Minister Joshi replied that, “I do not have such information, I will tell later.”

MLA DEVNANI RAISES ADANI ISSUE, MLA

INDRAJ GURJAR VOICES ERCP MATTER

BUDGET SESSION

During the debate on the budget in the Assembly on Wednesday, there was a lot of uproar over the Adani case. When BJP MLA Vasudev Devnani started speaking about the relationship between the Chief Minister and Adani, the ministers and MLAs of the government protested leading to uproar for a long time. At the same time, Viratnagar MLA Indraj Gurjar raised questions on the Central and State Govt regarding the ERCP. Gurjar said that there is a huge shortage of water. “If ERCP does not come, there will be no water left in our 13 districts. PM Modi also came to Dausa. The Rajasthan Govt and the Central Govt are throwing ball in each other’s court on ERCP,” he said. He said that Union Jal Shakti minister is from Raj. “Why don’t you find a solution? ,” he added.

The formation of the authority was announced in the state budget.

Joshi said a draft bill has been prepared in compliance with the formation of Ground Water Conservation and Management Authority for the proper use of groundwater and the convenience of industrial units in the state.

The draft bill, which incorporates suggestions from the Law Department, has been sent to the Finance Department for approval, the government said.

Three blocks were not included in the analysis due to saline groundwater. The seven urban are-

Pujari in Udaipurwati booked for raping, impregnating minor

First India Bureau

Jhunjhunu: The priest of the Mansa Mata temple has brought shame to this holy place. The priest has been detained by the police on the accusation of raping a minor girl. It was revealed when the minor became pregnant for 5-6 months and the stomach got enlarged. Now a case of raping a minor girl has been registered at the police station. The police started the investigation by rounding up the accused priest. A person worked as a labourer near Mansa Mata temple has filed a case of abuse with his daughter. The accused priest Phoolchand Jogi is a resident of the Khoh area. The incident is said to be of AugustSeptember last year. Notably, an announcement has been made in the state budget for the expansion of tourism facilities in the Mansa Mata temple area.

IN THE HOUSE

SARAF TAKES UP OPENING OF NEW DAIRY BOOTHS

HIGHLIGHTS

l Speaker Dr CP Joshi on Wednesday scolded MLA Madan Dilawar and instructed Deputy Leader of the Opposition Rajendra Rathore to keep his MLAs under discipline. At this Congress MLA from Bari, Girraj Malinga asked to send Dilawar to Agra mental asylum.

l Proceedings of the House has been adjourned till 11 am on February 16, 2023.

CHOMU MLA SHARMA SEEKS ACTION ON CARETAKER SARPANCH PIR MOHAMMAD

RATHORE DEMANDS INQUIRY OF BLOOD BANKS

as included are Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Kota, Udaipur and Bikaner. Sixteen blocks in Jaipur are over-exploited -- the highest in the state -- followed by Jodhpur (15), Nagaur (14) and Barmer (14). Among the blocks in the ‘safe’ category, nine are in the Sri Ganganagar district, eight in Hanumangarh and six each in Banswara and Nagaur.

Jaipur: Deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore on Wednesday demanded setting up of a special task force to investigate blood banks. Rathore alleged in the House that now blood smuggling has started taking place on the lines of liquor smuggling. He raised the issue of 3000 units of blood bags collected from the blood banks of Rajasthan in Lucknow and also besieged the government for carrying blood samples by dogs to SN Medical College, Jodhpur. Rathore said that STF should be formed on the lines of Uttar Pradesh to check the blood banks of the state. Also demanded an inquiry into the kit worth 53 lakhs purchased during Corona at SN Medical College.

Chomu MLA Ramlal Sharma demanded action against the caretaker Sarpanch Pir Mohammad of Chomu’s new municipality Narena. Ramlal said that Narena was the first gram panchayat. The sarpanch there, Pir Mohammad, remained in jail for 45 days in a corruption case. He became the sarpanch again after taking a stay from the court. During this, Narena Gram Panchayat was made a municipality, then Peer Mohammad became the acting municipality chairman in connivance with the LSG department. Meanwhile, on Nov 11, the court stay was also rejected, but still Pir Mohammad is holding the post of Municipal Chairman for three months. Ramlal alleged that in these three months, Pir Mohammad had destroyed many valuable lands. Ramlal said that if any person from BJP had done such work, the Congress govt would have made him sit at home.

PHOOLCHAND MEENA DEMANDS ACTION AGAINST THE THEN VDO OF BADI

MLA Phoolchand Meena demanded investigation and action against Narendra Singh Jhala, Village Development Officer of the then Gram Panchayat Badi. Phoolchand alleged that Narendra Singh remained in the same panchayat from 2008 to 2018 and then he was transferred, but the cashbook is still with him. The MLA said that Jhala has now become BDO but he has not yet given the charge of Panchayat. The administration did not even give pattas under the Prashasan Gaon Ke Sang (PGKS) campaign. Phoolchand has demanded that action should be taken after investigating this officer.

PHED Minister appeals prople to take part in Vipra mahapanchayat

First India Bureau

FATHER RAPES MINOR IN UDAIPUR; BOOKED IN POCSO

Udaipur: In an embarrassing evil incident reported from the district, a father allegedly raped his teenage daughter in Bawalwada. As soon as the mother came to know about the incident that happened with her 15-year-old daughter, she immediately informed the police. The accused father is absconding and is being searched. In this case, a named report has also been registered against the victim girl’s grandfather. The terrified victim girl told the truth after months to her mother after persuasion.

FATHER BOOKED FOR MOLESTING MINOR IN JAIPUR

Jaipur: A case of molestation has been registered against the father by her minor daughter in the Harmada area of the state capital. The minor daughter filed a case against the father. The Station Officer Haripal Singh Rathore is investigating the case.

WOMAN BLACKMAILED WITH OBSCENE VIDEO, RAPED, POLICE LAUNCHES PROBE

Churu: A case of rape of a 24-year-old girl from a village in the Ratnanagar area of the district has been reported on Tuesday.

The accused also threatened to share an obscene video. The victim reached the Mahila Police Station with her father and got a case registered against the accused youth. The police have got the victim’s medical check-up done. Mahila Police Station officer Indralal told that The police have registered a case.

Jaipur: PHED Minister Dr Mahesh Joshi on Tuesday appealed people to participate in large number in the mahapanchayat of Vipra samaj. Dr Mahesh Joshi said that the political party who supported the Brahman community should be bought to power. “The Chief Secretary is a Brahmin, DGP is a Brahmin, RPSC Chairman is Brahmin, four cabinet ministers are Brahmin, assembly speaker is a Brahmin. It is for the first time that Vipra

Kalyan Board was constituted. So, more and more people should take part in Vipra mahapanchayat,” Dr Mahesh Joshi in his message. Dr Joshi also thanked CM Ashok Gehlot for giving representation to the Brahman community.

MEET, INVITE RAJE FOR JAT

Jaipur: The organisers of Jat Mahakumbh 2023 met former chief minister Vasundhara Raje and extended their invitation for the programme. Rajaram Meel, Suresh Chaudhary, Sandeep Basera, Mahendra Chaudhary , Brig. Bhagwan Singh, R K Bijarnia met Vasundhara Raje and invited her for the programme. The Jat Mahakumbh is scheduled to be held on March 5. Raje has accepted the invitation and said that she would also invite the whole team to come for the programme. The poster of the Mahkumbh was also launched during the meeting.

NEW MINERAL BLOCKS

MLA Kalicharan Saraf asked about the progress in the allotment of dairy booths. He said that the announcement of 1000 dairy booths was done in Jaipur and 3,60,000 applications were submitted 36 after taking fee. He asked 'will there be dairy booth allotment or not' ?

Replying to this, Minister Ramlal Jat said that 5,269 booths have been opened all over the state and 268 booths have been opened in Jaipur. He said that the number of new booths in urban areas is less and action will be taken on the demand soon.

‘BUDGET

IS EXCELLENT’,

MINISTER RAMLAL JAT REACTS ON ILLEGAL MINING

Question regarding illegal mining in Sawai Madhopur district was in the assembly today. Minister Ramlal Jat answered to the question and said that an investigation was done in which 5 mining leases were canceled. He said that illegal mining has been caught in 5 cases. FIRs have also been registered. Ramlal Sharma said that the state government should talk to private hospitals and their genuine problems should be heard. He said that CHA's demands should also be heard.

MLA INDRAJ SEEKS

TO INCLUDE VIRAT NAGAR IN TOURISM HUB

Indraj Gurjar started debate on budget speech. Terming the budget as excellent, he said that his demand from the central government to declare ERCP as a national project. He said that that amount should be increased to Rs 20 crores regarding the missing link. He also demanded to include Virat Nagar in the tourism circuit. He said that Triveni Dham is a major place where Narayan Das Ji Maharaj has been famous. He also demanded to upgrade Saiwad PHC to CHC. He also demanded from the government to cancel the land given to a trust named Vijay Memorial. He said that valuable land was allotted at throwaway prices.

SECRECY OF THE BUDGET HAS BEEN BREACHED: DEVNANI

Devnani said that the Budget's secrecy has been breached. He said that 51% of previous budget announcements were incomplete. He said that the announcements made for Ajmer were not implemented. Devnani also raised the issue of drinking water crisis in Ajmer and said that the problem should be addressed. Targeting the government over law and order, Devnani said that criminals have high morale in the state. He said that the unemployment rate in the state is 28.5 percent and every second graduate is unemployed.

HOUSE GOES UPROARIOUS OVER REMARK ON RAGA

An uproar was there in the house over Devnani's statement regarding Rahul Gandhi. Ministers BD Kalla and Mamta Bhupesh raised objection over protested on Devnani's statement. Devnani said –‘Rahul Gandhi abuses PM Modi'. Kalla said that Rahul Gandhi did not abuse but exposed the PM. There was a ruckus in the house for a while. Ramnarayan Meena targeted BJP saying that they take the name of cows and make the accused of cow killing a minister. “This is the character of BJP?” he asked.

MLA Yadav to run from Ramdevra to Pokhran

First India Bureau

Jaisalmer: Behror

MLA Baljeet Yadav will embark on a protest run from Ramdevra to Pokhran on Thursday to raise his voice against unemployment and the injustice done to youths and farmers of the state.

Independent MLA Yadav will wear black clothes and start his protest marathon at 6 am from Runicha Dham (Ramdevra) to Gandhi Chowk in Pokhran.

He will also offer prayers at the Baba Ramdev Samadhi. Yadav will raise his 15-point demand before

Mines dept excited on new ‘rare mineral’

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: The mines department is excited by the initial estimates of finding deposits of the rarest mineral “rare earth element” in the areas around Barmer, Jalore, Pali and Udaipur of the state. In the preliminary research, deposits of bastnasite, britolite, synchysite and xenotime rare earth elements have been found in carbonates and microgranite rocks.

China has a monopoly in the export market of rare earth elements and about 95 percent of the supply is being done by China. Additional Chief Secretary Mines

Subodh Agarwal held a review meeting through video conferencing. “We have to enter new areas along with the exploration and mining of traditional

minerals. For this, the exploration work will have to be speeded up with the financial support of RSMET,” he said. The officer appreciated the officers in-

cluding Director Sandesh Nayak for better coordination and overall achievements.

Agarwal said that after the initial information about the reserves of rare earth elements used in aerospace, laser, battery, magnet, nuclear battery, X-ray tube, ceramic, high temperature battery, fluorescent lamp as well as cancer medicine Instructions is encouraging and directed the officials to speed up exploration work.

the government during his protest. As per the schedule, the yatra will start from Ramdevra Temple and will reach Gandhi Chowk in Pokaran city via Balinath Gate, BSF Campus and Gomat Village. A public meeting will also be organized in Pokhran. Later, Yadav is scheduled to reach Jaisalmer.

Woman dies by suicide with 3 daughters

Manoj Sharma

Tonk: A 30-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide along with her three daughters by jumping into a well in Tonk district on Wednesday, police said. The bodies of Nani Devi and her 3 daughters aged between 1 to 4 years were found in Bairwa ki Dhani. The police team has fished out the bodies and kept them at the mortuary of a hospital for the postmortem on Thursday, DSP Indu Lodhi said.

Dr Mahesh Joshi

Dr Subodh Agarwal

REPRESENTATIVES OF JAT MAHASABHA

MAHAKUMBH

Deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore during the debate in the House on Wednesday.

Son of Jaisalmer SP taken into custody for beating SHO

Police are interrogating the accused, the ASP is investigating the case

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: Jaisalmer SP

Bhanwar Singh Nathawat’s son Praveen Singh was arrested by the police on Wednesday for assaulting Christian Ganj station in-charge Karan Singh. The police are interrogating the accused, while ASP Bhanwar Randhir Singh is investigating the case. SP Chunaram Jat said that after the registration of the case, the police were actively searching for the accused Praveen Singh. After increased pressure of arrest, the family members reached the Kotwali police station,

where the accused surrendered. The Christian Ganj police station reached the spot and brought the accused to the police station, where he is being questioned.

On Jan 26, Karan Singh, in charge of the

Dog beaten to death, case registered in Jpr

ACCUSED ABUSED STATION INCHARGE

Property dealer shot at, robbed of ` 3L in Alwar

Christian Ganj police station, was patrolling in civil dress. During this, in front of the Bhairu-Bada intersection he reached the car parked on a deserted road ahead of Sadhguru International School.

SC uphlds HC order in `

300 crore land case

New Delhi/Jaipur: The Apex Court has upheld the judgment of the Rajasthan HC the matter involving six acres of land in the Vishwakarma area worth around Rs. 300 crores. The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) evicted the encroachers and taken possession of the land last year after 20 years of struggle. The encroachers Chotu Ram Meena and others appealed the matter in Rajasthan High Court, but the high court termed the JDA action correct and gave a decision in favour of JDA. The petitioners subsequently challenged the High Court order in the Supreme Court. Additional Advocate General

RELIEF TO FORMER NDPS JUDGE

CHALANA IN STAFF SUICIDE CASE

Jaipur: In a relief to the then NDPS judge Krishna Swaroop Chalana, Bhankrota police has filed FR in the case registered against him on charges of murder.The case was registered by the family member of a judicial employee Subhash Mehra who was found dead at his residence on November 10 last year. After a movement by the judicial employees and Mehra’s family members, a case against Chalana under sections 302, 342, 370, and 120B of the IPC and SC/ST Act was registered.ACP Bagru Anil Kumar Sharma was given the investigation of the case.

Manish Singhvi argued the matter for the state government and JDA for two days in Supreme

JMCG councillor’s 5 kids proven, suspension sought

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Congress

councilor from ward 32 of Jaipur Greater Municipal corporation

Nasreen Bano has five children. It was proven by the record sought by returning officer Vidhyadhar Nagar from the municipal corporation.

Bano gave birth to five children in 1999, 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2014. Bano got 1430 votes and defeated

BJP’s Bhawani Singh with 121 votes. Bhawani Singh’s advocate Manoj Kumar Sharma has demanded suspension of Bano. Singh demanded the disqualification of Bano and to declare him the winner.

Court, following which, the apex dismissed the petition and upheld the decision of high court.

On January 26, Karan Singh, in charge of the Christian Ganj police station, was patrolling on a bicycle in civil dress. During this, in front of the BhairuBada intersection he reached near the car parked on a deserted road ahead of Sadhguru International School. Inside the car, a boy and a girl were consuming alcohol. When he went near and asked the accused Praveen Singh his name and address, he got angry and abused the station in charge, and threatened him.

Jio 5G services in Bhilwara,

Sikar & Sri Ganganagar

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Reliance Jio on Tuesday launched its true 5G services in Bhilwara, Sikar, and Sri Ganganagar of Rajasthan along with 18 other cities across India. Following the launch reach of true 5G services has expanded to 10 cities of Rajasthan and 257 cities across India. The company has previously announced its target to connect all tehsils with 5G by end of this year. The 5G services assure high speed and low latency internet connectivity on mobile devices. . It delivers the dependable internet needed for the development of Industry 4.0 and assures to bring digital highways of development to remote areas.

First India Bureau Jaipur: A case of brutally beating and killing a dog has come been reported at Sushilpura in Jaipur. When physiotherapist Vinita Soni tried to save the street dog from the accused, they also misbehaved with her. She kept leading for a long time to release the dog, but the accused did not agree. After killing the dog, the accused threw it there and went away. After this, Soni has filed a case against three accused at Sodala police station area of the city. According to the report, the incident took place on Tuesday evening around 5 pm. The accused said that the dog was mad and could bite someone.

Five armed miscreants started firing at the accused

Ashvini Yadav

Alwar: The miscreants fired three shots one after the other at a property dealer and ran away after looting Rs 3 lakh kept in the car. The incident took place on Tuesday night in Akad village in Khedli town of the city. On receiving information about the firing, the police reached the spot. On reaching the incident spot, a tyre of the car was found burst, while the injured property dealer was taken to Alwar Hospital.

As per property dealer Dinesh Yadav at around 8 pm, he was on his way to Khedli in his car from Akad village.

During this, on the way, he stopped at a place near Akad village to relieve himself. As soon as he came out of his car, five armed miscreants started firing at

Tiger found dead in Karauli, cause of death not released

Manoj Jain

Karauli: A tiger was found dead in the forests near Khekra Gaushala in the Karauli district.

On information by the villagers, DFOs Ramanand Bhakar and Suresh Mishra reached the spot and shifted the carcass to Karauli for postmortem. The tiger has not been identified nor is it known whether the big cat is male or female.

The reasons for the tiger’s death have also not been revealed.

DFO Mishra said that the carcass is about 3 days old. It could not be ascertained whether the big cat was male or female. The forest personnel performed the last rites

ACB nabs Excise Inspector, driver with ` 25,000 bribe

Shiv

Jodhpur: The ACB Ajmer unit on Wednesday arrested Somraj Vishnoi, Excise Inspector Circle Bilada, Jodhpur and his driver Sunil Vishnoi redhanded while taking a bribe of Rs 25,000 from the complainant.

ADG ACB Hemant Priyadarshy informed that a complaint was received at ACB Ajmer unit that the accused

were harassing him by demanding monthly bribe in lieu of letting him operate his liquor shop smoothly.

PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL EXPO

The complaint was verified under supervision of DIG Sameer Kumar Singh and DSP Rakesh Verma.

REPC signs MoUs with industry chambers

lll Council has also entered into memoranda of understanding with business organisations Aaroh (Amazon Web Services) and FORTI, Arora added

Jaipur (PTI): The Rajasthan Export Promotion Council (REPC) has signed MoUs with local and overseas industry chambers to promote the Rajasthan International Expo to be held in Jodhpur from March 20-22, an official said.

REPC Chairman Rajeev Arora in a statement said that the council is making every effort to ensure that the first edition of the international expo is

successful. Recently, REPC has signed several memo -

randa of understanding with chambers of commerce both domes-

The carcass is about 3 days old. It could not be ascertained whether the big cat was male or female. The forest personnel performed the last rites of the tiger after the postmortem. —DFO Mishra

of the tiger after the postmortem. Significantly, there is a movement of about eight to

nine tigers in Karauli district. This is the first case of death of a tiger in the district.

G Club firing: Dreaded gangster, 5 others held

Rajeev Gaur

Jodhpur: The Jodhpur

Police on Wednesday arrested dreaded gangster Umaid Singh, and his five aides, and recovered several arms and ammunition from their possession. DCP (East) Dr Amrita Duhan informed that the accused have been identified as Umaid Singh (30), Rawal Singh (21), Ishwar Singh (29), Ishwar Solanki (21), Amit Pareekh (43), and Ayush

tically and abroad to promote the expo in a big way, Arora said.

REPC has signed MoUs with the National US India Chamber of Commerce, the Ural Chamber of Commerce, Russia, as well as the Global Business Federation Middle East, UAE, to promote the expo and ensure maximum participation and facilitate networking among institutions, businesses, and professionals.

him. The accused told that he somehow got out of the car and ran away and hid in a house, which was about 1 km away. However, the miscreants followed him and started firing at him. After some time, when the miscreants left from there, he made a call his family.

Luxury car rams into truck, 2 killed in Bundi

Bundi (PTI): A 64-year-old man and his octogenarian mother were killed after their car rammed into a truck from behind on the Kota Bundi highway in Rajasthan’s Bundi district, officials said on Wednesday. The victims have been identified as Praveen Mathur and his mother Sarla Devi (85). Mathur retired as an officer in the Rajasthan government, according to information.

Mathur’s wife Kamlesh and their daughter Mitali suffered serious injuries and are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kota. The accident occurred on Tuesday when the family was headed to Kota from Jaipur. Their car rammed into the truck on the highway’s Talera bypass section, said Rajendra Maru.

Pandit (20).

Head Constable Praveen Gehlot will be promoted to ASI for remarkable intelligence contribution in the arrest of Umaid Singh in Jodhpur.

NGT asks report from Chief Secy on Sambhar festival

New Delhi (ANI): National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday asked the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan to examine any adverse impact of the proposed Sambhar Festival scheduled to be held between February 17-19 at the Sambhar Lake near Jaipur. Tribunal direction came while hearing a plea stating that the proposed festival will involve activities like kite flying, paragliding,

motorcycle expedition, use of loudspeakers etc and such activities will adversely affect migratory birds and the natural habitat of the lake

which is a Ramsar site. The Jaipur district administration and the state tourism department are jointly organising Sambhar Festival.

Prakash Purohit

First India Bureau

Shakuntala Rawat and Rajeev Arora launching

Praveen Singh in Kotwali police custody, Ajmer on Wednesday.

Police at the accident spot in Alwar.

Somraj Vishnoi & Sunil Vishnoi in ACB’s custody.

Tiger’s carcass was found near Khekra Gaushala in Karauli.

Praveen Gehlot promoted.

SUPPORTIVE DIPLOMACY’ OF INDIA:

A BOON FOR TROUBLED NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES

investment in the Greater Male project. Such initiative of India, an unprecedented confidence and relationship has been built. Maldives has made a announcement of supporting India for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council in 2027. Similarly Sri Lanka has recently announced to implement the 1987 Indo-Lanka agreement (The Constitutional Amendment 13A) soon. Undoubtedly this is a huge diplomatic success of India.

IN-DEPTH HATE SPEECHES GO UNCHECKED IN POLL-BOUND KARNATAKA

It is the result of India’s cooperative-diplomacy that there has been such a big change in China’s attitude and has taken steps for financial assistance, keeping a soft attitude towards the debtor countries, otherwise in the critical phase of the crisis last year, Sri Lanka had to pay $ 6.8 million under the pressure of the Chinese govt

John Adams (Former President of USA) had said- “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country: One is by the sword; the other is by debt.” China, choosing the second path, has embraced colonial-era practices and rapidly emerged as the world’s biggest official creditor. In the last decade, China has badly trapped the poor and developing countries of the world. By choosing the second path, China has adopted the practices of the colonial era and in the last decade has badly trapped in its debttrap by giving huge loans to the poor and developing countries of the world.

China’s debt-trap policy has affected India’s neighbouring countries the most. Stuck in the vicious cycle of Chinese debt, the economies of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and Maldives have reached the brink of destruction. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are going through the worst economic and food crisis ever. In Sri Lanka last year, the people had uprooted the government by adopting the internal rebellion. The country is still on the verge of bankruptcy.

According to a recent statement by Finance Minister Ali

A WIN-WIN DEAL TAKES WINGS

Sabri in the Parliament the usable FOREX are just $50 million. Similarly Pakistan’s FOREX are also only $ 4.5 billion, which can pay only three weeks of import bills. China has flatly refused to re-structure its loans to provide further financial assistance to these countries facing severe economic and food crisis. In such unprecedented crisis India has written a new chapter of deepening relations by support and huge financial assistance to Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Significantly, in the past years with the help of its conspiratorial economic policies, China has been successful in creating an unexpectedly anti-India aura in neighbouring countries. Nepal, which is considered to be an integral friend of India but in the KP Oli regime the baseless issue of border dispute raised and the long –term ‘ROTI-BETI’ relationship were badly affected. The then President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, preferred China by forgetting India and pushed the country into severe economic- food crisis. Similarly, former President of Maldives, Abdulla Yameen, openly opposed and launched the ‘INDIA OUT CAMPAIGN’. But the current scenario has changed the attitude of the people and rulers of these neighbouring countries. China has left these countries in the lurch in the midst of a difficult period of severe crisis.

In such a situation, India

In the world’s biggest single multinational deal for 470 aircraft, Air India has not only made history but has also helped the United States face its huge unemployment problem. President Joe Biden admitted this in as many words, Air India’s “purchase of 200 planes through a historic agreement” with Boeing “will support over one million American jobs across 44 states”. The purchase of Airbus aircraft from France is expected to silence the West which was critical of India’s dependence on Russian supplies. The massive deal for planes manufactured by two giant business rivals Boeing and Airbus was reached with

China’s debt-trap has affected India’s neighbours and China has flatly refused to re-structure its loans to provide further financial assistance to these countries facing economic and food crisis. In such unprecedented crisis India has written a new chapter of deepening relations by support and huge financial assistance to Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

has given financial assistance and support to these countries by moving on its unique ‘SUPPORTIVE DIPLOMACY’. External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar recently introduced India’s ‘NEIGHBOURHOOD FIRST POLICY’ to both the countries on his Maldives and Sri Lanka visit. During Sri Lanka visit by announced $ 2.4 billion help and make a renewable energy hub in Trincomalee. Along with this a proposal to provide oil credit of 500 million dollars. India provided more than $4 billion in aid by way of loans, grants, loans and extension of old debt last year. Similarly with Maldives, India recently signed bilateral agreements in the ScienceTechnology as well as housing projects and assured more

Air India has not only made history but has also helped the United States solve its huge unemployment problem. This massive deal for planes, manufactured by two giant business rivals Boeing and Airbus was possible with PM Narendra Modi’s blessings

the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was deservedly thanked by President Emmanuel Macron of France and Joe Biden of the US. With Airbus A350s being powered by the British-made Rolls Royce engines, Prime

To counter India’s growing influence in neighboring countries, China has also given financial assurance to Sri Lanka not only to continue the $2.9 billion bailout package given by the IMF and started sending high level delegations to provide economic assistance. So influence can be restored. Notably that the general elections are also to be held in these countries this year, in such a situation, India tried its best that major political parties and people in favour, those who had started speaking Chinese language under the influence of China in the past. It is the result of India’s cooperativediplomacy that there has been such a big change in China’s attitude and has taken steps for financial assistance, keeping a soft attitude towards the debtor countries, otherwise in the critical phase of the crisis last year, Sri Lanka had to pay $ 6.8 million under the pressure of the Chinese government in lieu of the cancelled deal of the Chinese firm Qingdao Shirin Biotech. While, India had helped Sri Lanka in a big way during that crisis. Anyway, India’s Supportive - Diplomacy has been of double benefit to these neighbouring countries. On the other hand, these countries bound in the Chinese love-loop, even under compulsion, have made a radical change in their attitude towards India, which will write a new chapter in the changing geo-political scenario.

It should be hoped that Pakistan, which is on the verge of bankruptcy after taking lessons from neighboring countries, will soon understand the reality of China and abandoning its policy of violence and terror towards India.

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Minister Rishi Sunak is no less happy. The Boeing 777s and 787s will be equipped with engines from GE Aerospace of the US. For the Tata Group, the owners of Air India, the acquisition of the new aircraft will make them proud owners of the biggest fleet in the country where the civil aviation sector is expanding rapidly. It is also expected to revive the fortunes of an airline which reported a net loss of Rs 9556.5 crore on a revenue of Rs 19,815.9 crore as on March 31, 2022. The net loss in 2021 was 7,017.4 crore. The aircraft purchase has made Air India the biggest airline in terms of numbers and will decidedly help it to augment its fleets on international and domestic routes.

When it comes to hate speech, Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel seems unstoppable. Kateel famously said that “small issues” like roads and drains were not priority issues in elections. Instead, he appealed to the people to give priority to love jihad in the coming assembly elections. His statements strengthened the opposition’s charge that the BJP was resorting to communal politics to win the election.

Kateel made a more outrageous statement on Wednesday when he reportedly said that “all ardent” followers of Tipu Sultan should be “sent back home”. He is reported to have said further that “those who are ardent followers should not remain alive on this soil”.

In an already divided society Kateel’s provocative speeches would deepen the communal divide. Kateel has repeatedly thrown Supreme Court’s warnings to the wind. In a recent observation the SC said that hate speech was a “complete menace” that, if left unchecked, could become a monster. Government’s inaction in these cases continues.

SPIRITUAL SPEAK

No one who does good work will ever come to a bad end, either here or in the world to come.

Bhagavad Gita

TOP TWEETS

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon. PM

Ji, has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for the FY 2022-23 to 2025-26. This’ll help encourage people to stay in their native locations in border areas & improve their quality of life.

Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal Historic Moment! Team India is at the top in all formats in #ICCRankings. My heartfelt congratulations to the players, @BCCI and supporters who have motivated the team to get better with every game. Keep going.

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Attack on press freedom’: Kejriwal slams Centre over BBC tax survey

Delhi CM’s comments came a day after IT Dept survey at BBC offices

New Delhi (PTI): Delhi

Chief Minister Arvind

Kejriwal on Wednesday said media is the fourth pillar of democracy and suppressing its voice is akin to suppressing the voice of the public.

His comments came a day after the Income Tax department carried out a survey operation at British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) offices in Delhi and Mumbai. The operation was conducted as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion, according to officials.

“Media is the fourth pillar of democracy and an attack on its freedom is similar to suppressing the voice of public. Whosoever speaks against the BJP, these people deploy CBI, ED & I-T behind him,” Kejriwal tweeted. “Does BJP want to crush the country's democratic system and institutions & turn the entire country into its slave?” he added.

MOST OF THE BBC STAFFERS ASKED TO WORK FROM HOME

New Delhi: The BBC in an email to employees, urged all but its broadcast department to work from home.

“Employees can refrain from answering questions on personal income if asked so. They should answer other salary-related queries,” said the broadcaster giant, advising its staff to cooperate with the officials and “answer questions comprehensively”.

Tripura Women’s panel chief alleges attack by BJP workers

Agartala: Tripura

Women's Commission chairperson Barnali Goswami was allegedly assaulted by BJP workers at Dhamnagar. Some of the attackers allegedly include elected BJP councillors.

Goswami, herself a senior BJP leader, said around 200 women and men attacked her when she went to meet a neighbour. “I was injured in the attack. The

attackers tore my saree and other clothing. The police also did not help me despite several phone calls,” she said.

IN THE COURTYARD

SUPREME COURT TO HEAR PIL FOR FRAMING MENSTRUAL LEAVES RULE ON FEBRUARY 24

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to all the state governments to frame rules for menstrual pain leaves to female students and working-class women at their respective workplaces and the compliance of section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961. A bench posted the matter for hearing on February 24 after advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi mentioned the matter and sought an early hearing of the case.

ADANI ROW: SC TO

HEAR FRESH PIL ON FEBRUARY 17

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani Group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research. A bench took note of the submissions of a lawyer, representing Congress leader Jaya Thakur, that the plea needed urgent hearing.

‘Probe allegations against ‘PM-blessed’ Adani Group’

Raipur (Chhattisgarh)

CHILD MARRIAGE ARRESTS CAUSING HAVOC IN LIVES: HC

Guwahati: Assam’s massive crackdown on child marriages has invited piercing questions from the Gauhati High Court, which has red-flagged the inclusion of charges under the tough law to protect children from sexual crimes. Over 3,000 people allegedly linked with child marriages have been taken into custody, and lodged in temporary jails, sparking protests by women who decried the arrest of sole breadwinners of their families.

EXCISE POLICY CASE: BUSINESSMAN SENT TO JUDICIAL CUSTODY FOR 14 DAYS

New Delhi (ANI): The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday sent businessman Gautam Malhotra, son of former Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Deep Malhotra, to judicial custody for 14 days in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Special Judge MK Nagpal decided to send Gautam Malhotra to Judicial Custody till March

1. The court also sought ED reply on a plea moved by Gautam Malhotra seeking ‘grounds of arrest’. ED also moved an application in Court seeking the expunging of certain remarks made by the court while granting interim bail to businessman Sharath P Reddy.

Income Tax Department’s survey

TAMIL NADU CM SLAMS CENTRE; SAYS GOVT DESTROYING INDIAN DEMOCRACY

Chennai (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday slammed the Income Tax department’s ‘survey’ of the offices of the British public broadcaster BBC alleging that the central government was destroying Indian Democracy and Freedom of the Press. Taking to Twitter, Stalin tweeted, “Those misusing the people’s mandate and are responsible for destroying Indian Democracy and Freedom of Press should remember that the people of this country are silently watching you and will give a fitting lesson in the impending elections.”

He further alleged that the BJP regime at the Centre has destroyed institutions such as the CBI, ED, and IT department and they are their lasted tools used to target political opponents. “Under the present BJP-led Union Government, the Transparent and independent institutions of this country have become arbitrary and completely lost independence.”

(ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has lashed out at the BJPled central government over the Income Tax survey at the BBC’s offices in Delhi and Mumbai. Addressing media persons in Raipur Baghel said, “Whoever speaks against the central government will be crushed. If the Congress party raises its voice, action is taken against them. If the regional parties raise their voice, action is taken against them. We went to Assam for the election campaign, went to Uttar Pradesh, whenever Congress went to other states to campaign, IT, ED and DRI raids were conducted in Chhattisgarh.” “Now if the BBC has done something then by taking action against them, it is a message being given to the entire media house that you (media houses) cannot speak against us (Central government).

Uttarakhand Assembly session to be held from March 13 to 18

Dehradun (ANI): Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, chaired a cabinet meeting with ministers, wherein it was decided that the session of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly will be held from March 13-18. It was decided that the Assembly session will be held in Bharadisain in Gairsain, informed a government statement.

UTTARAKHAND CM DHAMI ATTENDS

STATE CABINET MEETING IN DEHRADUN

Dehradun (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the state cabinet meeting in Dehradun. Earlier on February 14, Chief Minister Dhami reviewed the development works and programmes of all the departments at the Vikas Bhavan Auditorium of Pauri district. He instructed officials to complete the work keeping in mind transparency, speed and foresight. He directed the forest department to pay compensation to humans and livestock in case of wildlife attack through the suo moto process so that the affected people do not have to run unnecessarily.

Delhi Excise Policy Scam: CBI questions Jain in Tihar

New Delhi: Delhi excise policy scam case: The CBI interrogated Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in Tihar Jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam, his lawyer said today (February 15). The counsel said the investigation agency had moved an application before Special Judge MK Nagpal on February 10 in this regard, and the same was allowed.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) quizzed the politician on Monday (February 13) following the court order, advocate Mohd

Irshad said.

Jain is currently lodged in Tihar jail in connection with a money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). He, however, is not an accused in the excise scam case.

New Delhi (PTI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and sought an investigation into allegations of financial irregularities and stock manipulation against the Adani Group. In his letter to Das posted on Twitter on Wednesday, Ramesh urged the central bank to ensure that the Adani Group’s “excessive debt exposure” does not destabilise the coun-

Indian visa centre in Sri Lanka closes after security incident

Colombo: The visa processing centre of the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka has been closed temporarily due to a security incident reported, the mission saidon Wednesday.

As per source, an alleged break-in took place at the visa centre, prompting the Indian High Commission to close the visa processing operation. “Due to a security incident reported last night, visa application centre, in Colombo would remain closed until further notice,” as per statement.

“All applicants are requested to reschedule their appointments with IVS Pvt. Ltd accordingly,” it said.

try’s banking system. He also alleged in a tweet that the conglomerate has the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ramesh called on the RBI to look into two aspects – what is the true Adani Group

exposure of the Indian banking system and what are the explicit and implicit guarantees that the Adani Group has been given that it will be bailed out by Indian banks if foreign funding dries up.

India-SA ink MoU for ‘disability sector’ co-op

New Delhi (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the India and Republic of South Africa for cooperation in the ‘disability sector’.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said that the bilateral MoU would encourage cooperation between the Depart-

ment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the Government of India and South Africa through joint initiatives in the disability sector. “Specific proposals for cooperation between the two countries, as mutually agreed upon, will be taken up for implementation during the period of validity of the Memorandum of Understanding,” the ministry said.

Meghalaya polls: Income for women, increased pension in BJP manifesto

Shillong (ANI): BJP national president JP Nadda on Wednesday released the manifesto for the upcoming Meghalaya Assembly polls in state capital Shillong.

Elaborating on the manifesto titled 'eMpowered Meghalaya', Nadda said the 'M' in its name signifies “Modi for Meghalaya”. Speaking at the unveiling of the party's poll pledges, the BJP national president said the potential of the Northeast state, which is rich in culture and tradition, hasn't been suitably harnessed and

utilised till date.

“Corruption is also a major issue, which has posed a hindrance to the development of Meghalaya,” Nadda said. He added that the BJP wants to work to-

ADVANCING INDIA-FIJI TIES

wards a corruption-free Meghalaya by delivering strong governance.

He also added that a strong Meghalaya could only be created by a strong BJP government.

SENIOR CITIZENS EXERCISE VOTING FROM HOME

Shillong (ANI): In a bid to facilitate senior citizens and people with disabilities to exercise their franchise, the Election Commission on Wednesday arranged the facility of voting at home through postal ballot. As per the option exercised under Form 12 D, District teams were deployed to arrange home voting for senior citizens above 80 and people with disabilities through postal ballots. Election Commission teams undertook arduous treks to reach the most far-flung areas of East Khasi Hills District to ensure no voter is left behind.

EAM inaugurates 12th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan

Languages and traditions that were suppressed raising voice globally: EAM

Nadi (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad on Wednesday discussed further advancing India-Fiji ties through developmental cooperation.

“Great to meet @FijiGovernment DPM @ bimanprasad in Nadi

shortly after our meeting in New Delhi. Discussed further advancing our longstanding ties through our development cooperation,” Jaishankar tweeted on Wednesday. Jaishankar on Wednesday inaugurated the 12th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan in Nadi.

Fiji’s President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere was also present at the event. Jaishankar arrived in Nadi on Tuesday and was

welcomed by Fiji Education Minister Aseri Radrodro. “Bula and

Namaste Fiji. The 12th #VishwaHindiSammelan will begin tomor-

row in Nadi. Thank Minister of Education

Aseri Radrodro for the warm welcome.

Look forward to meeting Hindi enthusiasts from all over the world,” Jaishankar had tweeted.

At the 12th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan, Jaishankar emphasized promoting the Hindi language across the world.

“In events like World Hindi Conference, it is natural that our focus

should be on various aspects of the Hindi language, its global use, and its dissemination. We will discuss issues like the status of Hindi in Fiji, the Pacific region and indentured countries,” said Jaishankar.

He said that the era of aping western languages and traditions is over.

He said that it is necessary that the world should know about all cultures and societies.

Media personnel outside the BBC office on the second day of

operation, conducted as part of a tax evasion investigation, at KG Marg in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

“WHOEVER SPEAKS AGAINST THE CENTRE WILL BE CRUSHED”: BHUPESH BAGHEL

Jairam Ramesh Gautam Adani

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur in a press conference on Cabinet Decisions, in New Delhi on Wednesday. —PHOITO BY ANI

Tripura Women’s Commission chairperson Barnali Goswami

Satyendar Jain

BJP President JP Nadda releases the party’s election manifesto for the Meghalaya Assembly elections, in Shillong on Wednesday.

‘Design our Destiny’ should be our new mantra: Def min

Bengaluru (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday expressed confidence that India will soon be among the leading countries in the field of innovation and emerge as the “light house” to the entire world.

Speaking at an event

‘Manthan’ during the Aero India here, he said, if we want to bring the next generation industrial revolution, then we should either do new things, or try to do the existing things in a new way.

“If we have to develop, then we have to re-define the competition. If we think of moving ahead with old technologies and old systems, then we will always be two centuries behind those countries (developed). That’s why today it is necessary that we think in new ways and move forward accordingly,” he said.

Suggesting that we should try to do something new with the traditional things that are going on, he said, a great example of this is the UPI payment method developed in the country.

“Moral of the story is that we should innovate. Innovation means thinking in a new way, which youth like you can do well,” he added.

CBSE warns use of ChatGPT during board exams

New Delhi (Agen-

cies): CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) has announced that the use of AI-powered ChatGPT during the ongoing board exams is strictly prohibited and if students are caught using the platform, they will have to bear the consequences.

The viral chatbot lets students and other users get answers to complex queries in seconds. The AI-powered ChatGPT is also capable of solving math problems. The CBSE board exams for Class 12 and 10 students already. The board already prohibits the use of electronic gadgets inside the exam hall. However, it is now specifically prohibiting the use of ChatGPT inside board exam halls.

“The use of Artificial Intelligence-based ChatGPT has been prohibited in the upcoming Class 10, 12 board exams by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE),” officials said. Mobile, ChatGPT and other electronic items will not be allowed in the examination hall,” according to instructions issued by the board ahead of the papers. The central education board warns students against the use of unfair means to pass exams.

Army Chief Gen reviews innovative projects undertaken by personnel

Bengaluru (ANI): Army Chief General Manoj Pande reviewed innovative projects undertaken by Indian Army personnel including Lt Colonel S Chauhan & Sub Sapre PS at India pavilion of Aero India in Bengaluru. He was briefed on different products and their operational usage.

Army Chief Gen was also briefed by Colonel Vijay & Colonel Kumar on their innovations including an external fixator for treating hand fractures and Trishul link device which can help in avoiding fratricides during air-to-ground ops by own track helicopters.

BY PTI

ARMY OFFICER DEVELOPS TOOL TO TRACK TROOPS

INDIAN ARMY TEAM DELIVERS RELIEF MATERIAL TO ALEPPO, SYRIA

Aleppo (ANI): An Indian Army team deployed as part of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on Wednesday delivered relief material to Aleppo, Syria. The material included rations and medicine from the government of India as well as contributions from the international community. Under ‘Operation Dost’, Union Health Ministry provided life-saving humanitarian medical Assistance to quake-hit Turkey and Syria. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “India is helping Syria and Turkey with the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

Ankara (ANI): Indian Army’s ‘SANCHAR’, a network-independent, real time tracking and messaging module is being used in Turkey where Indian Army teams have been deployed to provide relief to the local population. The system, which can be used by all defence and paramilitary forces in operation to track team members and assets in battlefield areas, officials said has been developed by an Army team including Captain Karan Singh and Sub PG Sapre. Captain Singh is deployed in Turkey for disaster relief operations. SANCHAR is compatible with all map formats and GPS constellations. It has a compact size and is lightweight. The system has a communication range of 1.5-2 km and a battery life of 6 to 7 hours.

ADITYANATH HAILS GIS & G20 MEETS SUCCESS IN UP

‘GIS and G20 meets gave recognition’

12 UNITS THIS YEAR

Bengaluru (Agencies): The Light Utility Helicopter’s (LUH) production unit has grabbed the attention of aviation aficionados at the 14th edition of Aero India that is underway in Bengaluru. The helicopter is deemed highly sophisticated in its systems and

is projected to supplant the existing Cheetah and Chetak Helicopters.The Indian Army and Indian Air Force are getting six units each, amounting to 12 helicopters this year. The production unit of the helicopter is placed at the HAL hall, where the chief

test pilot and the project leader are stationed to receive delegates from various nations and showcase the epitome of utility helicopters. The helicopter can be utilized for transportation, troop movement, and civil operations.

Lucknow (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the successful events of the Global Investor Summit (GIS) and G20 meetings have given recognition to a new Uttar Pradesh across the world and that will pave the way for making the state the biggest economy in the country, Guests from 40 countries arrived at the Global Investors Summit, while representatives of 36 countries, including friendly nations, are participating

in the G-20, stated an official release.

“Our ministers and administrative officers played a big role in organizing both programmes. Everyone

Magisterial inquiry ordered into death of mother-daughter

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka on Wednesday in connection with two cases of blasts in Coimbatore and Mangaluru, its spokesperson said.

The searches led to the seizure of a large number of digital devices and Rs 4 lakh in cash, the spokesperson

said, adding further investigations in these two cases are on. The searches were carried out at 40 places -- 32 in connection with the Coimbatore car bomb blast and eight linked to the Mangaluru blast.

One of the cases relates to a bomb blast in a car laden with explosives in front of a Temple in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu.

Kanpur: A Magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the death of a mother-daughter duo after a fire broke out during an anti-encroachment drive.

UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya assured that the accused would be arrested and the culprits won't be spared. Meanwhile, the mother-daughter killed in a fire during the demolition drive were cremated today.

"Govt has assured us that our demands will be met. He said Rs 1cr, govt job, residential quarter and a land strip would be given to each of us (2 brothers) and lifetime pension for my father," said the woman's son.

Mother-daughter died during an anti-encroachment drive in Kanpur Dehat.

MAYAWATI SLAMS UP GOVERNMENT UP CM YOGI ORDERS MAGISTERIAL PROBE

Lucknow: Taking a dig at the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, BSP chief Mayawati said the death of a motherdaughter duo in Kanpur Dehat had garnered more attention than the recent UP Global Investors Summit-2023. “The ‘bulldozer politics’ of the BJP government is taking the lives of innocent poor people which is very tragic. The government should change its anti-people approach,” she said in a tweet in Hindi.

FOR ‘SINKING’ JOSHIMATH RESIDENTS

Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath today ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of a mother-daughter duo. It will be in addition to the probe by a Special Investigation Team which is already on, he said, adding the truth of the incident will come before the people in a transparent manner. “The Kanpur incident is tragic. An SIT team is already looking into it. I have also ordered a magisterial probe into it,” the CM tweeted.

Uttarakhand approves compensation

Dehradun (PTI): The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to a policy for compensation and permanent rehabilitation of the affected families and people in land subsidence-hit Joshimath.

It approved a onetime financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to people who were running shops or business-

es in rented accommodations rendered unsafe by the disaster.

The approval to the proposed policy was given at a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Secretary S S Sandhu told reporters.

The cabinet also approved the State Millet Mission, which will fa-

cilitate distribution of one

System under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana and serving of Jhangora and Manduwa (a

type of millet) in midday meal at schools, Mr Sandhu said.

A total of 52 decisions were taken by the cabinet including approval to a strict anticopying law brought through an ordinance, increasing the retirement age for Ayurvedic college principals from 60 to 65 years and appointment of 285 special teachers for children with special needs, he said at the cabinet briefing.

worked with better teamwork. The local public cooperated with a positive spirit. Both programmes have become an example of good governance,” it read.

‘GOVTS WERE 'MORTGAGED' DUE TO CASTEISM’

Lucknow: This is the first time in the history of Uttar Pradesh that investment proposals to the tune of Rs 33.52 lakh crore have come to all the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh through the recently concluded Global Investors Summit (GIS), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday. Yogi said the GIS has given just a glimpse of the potential that the state has always had and that prior to 2017, this could not be achieved because the “governments were mortgaged due to casteism, communalism and family politics.”

CRUCIAL READ

MINOR GIRL BURNT, BEATEN UP BY ADOPTIVE MOTHER

New Delhi (PTI): A seven-year-old girl was allegedly burnt with tongs and beaten up by her adoptive mother and her son in Delhi’s RK Puram, police said on Wednesday. The 50-year-accused woman works as a nurse at a central government hospital here and is currently on the run. Her son was arrested and sent to judicial custody, police said. The girl’s biological parents are relatives of the accused, police said. The girl has been sent to a child welfare facility. There were scars and injuries on her body, a police officer said.

2 GROUPS CLASH IN PALAMU; SECTION

144 IMPOSED

Palamu: A clash erupted between two groups of people over installation of a ‘Toran gate’ (entry gate) in a market in Jharkhand’s Palamu district on Wednesday, police said. The incident took place in Panki village of the district. Section 144 has been imposed in Panki and more than 100 personnel have been deployed to maintain peace. “The clash erupted between two groups in Palamu’s Panki. Section 144 has been imposed. The situation is under control with the presence of teams from three police stations.

ODISHA IS INVESTING MORE THAN `2500 CRORES IN SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE

Bhubaneswar (ANI): Focusing on the development of Sports infrastructure at the elite and grassroots level, the Odisha Government is investing over Rs 2500 crores as its one of the priority sectors, said R Vineel Krishna, Secretary of Sports & Youth Services Department. “The CM desires that Odisha should become a health, fitness and sports-oriented society. And therefore, in the last few years the state government has been investing in creating massive infrastructure, organising national and international sports championships,” he said.

6 DEAD, 8 INJURED AS JEEP CRASHES INTO TRUCK IN GUJ

Patan (PTI): Six people including four women were killed and eight injured after a jeep rammed into a stationary truck from behind in Gujarat’s Patan district today afternoon, police said. The incident took place near Radhanpur when the driver of the Mahindra Jeep, which was carrying some 15 passengers, lost control after a tyre burst, said Deputy Superintendent of Police K K Pandya.

The jeep was heading for Varahi village, he said.

THREE DEATHS AND 102 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN 24 HOURS

New Delhi (PTI): India saw a single-day rise of 102 fresh COVID-19 cases as the active caseload increased to 1,823, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. The country’s Covid death toll stands at 5,30,756 with three latest fatalities -- two reported by Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours and one reconciled by Kerala -- the data updated at 8 am stated. The total tally of coronavirus cases was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,84,376).

Dismantle work is underway as cracks were noticed in the area due to land subsidence, in Joshimath. —FILE PHOTO

Financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to people who were running shops

NIA conducts searches in 40 places, seizes cash

NIA conducts raids in Coimbatore in connection with Coimbatore car cylinder blast case, on Wednesday. —PHOTO BY ANI

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the annual start-up event ‘Manthan’ on the sidelines of Aero India 2023, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. —PHOTOS BY PTI

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty visits the third day of Aero India 2023, at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

LUH STEALS SHOW; ARMY, IAF TO GET

Rajnath said that India should move forward and expressed confidence that country would emerge as light house for world

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath —FILE PHOTO

Defence Min Rajnath Singh with Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande & others at an event ‘Manthan’ in Bengaluru, Wednesday.

All the riches cannot buy the happiness of time spent with loved ones, breeze in your hair, smell of soil after the first rain… these are priceless!

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

Suspense continues over Opposition leader’s post

Devnani, Gyanchand Parakh top names for Deputy LoP post

NEP to give new direction to society: Guv at MDSU event

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: The suspense and concern regarding the post of Leader of the Opposition has kept the political ‘realm’ of Rajasthan on its toes. After Gulab Chand Kataria was appointed as Assam Governor, now there is hunt for the new LoP.

The main question being: Will the work of the Leader of the Opposition remain with the Deputy Leader? It is being said that if the leader of the opposition was to be decided, the decision would have been taken in Wednesday’s meeting. The high command would have sent the name and the name would have been

Rajendra Rathore, Vasundhara Raje, Gulab Chand Kataria, Satish Poonia, Kalicharan Saraf, Ramlal Sharma, other BJP MLAs during the BJP Legislature Party meeting in Jaipur. —FILE PHOTO

stamped in the Legislature Party meeting. In such a situation, the doubt regarding the name for the post of LoP remains intact.

In fact, the Assembly corridors were also

Owaisi on 2-day Alwar, Tonk tour from February 18

First India Bureau

Districts facing socio-economic barriers designated as ‘special educational areas’, says Guv Mishra

Shubham Jain

abuzz with the question as to who will be made the Leader of Opposition? Speculation continues from the point of view of leaders as Rajendra Rathore’s name is in special discussions

RHB allots land free of cost for court complex in Sanganer

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Housing Board has allotted about 12 bighas of land located near Pratap Nagar Sector-5 extension and Parmanu Bhavan, free of cost, for the new court complex in Sanganer.

The cost of the allotted land is said to be around Rs 18 crore. Expressing happiness over the allotment of land for the court complex, the lawyers expressed their gratitude

Prez Murmu to visit Bikaner on February 27

First India Bureau

Bikaner: President

Droupadi Murmu will be on a one-day visit to Bikaner on February 27. As per the sources, she will inaugurate the 14th National Culture Festival organised at Karni Singh Stadium at 4 pm. Murmu is also scheduled to offer prayers at Deshnok Temple. Art and Culture Minister Dr BD Kalla confirmed that President Murmu will be visiting Bikaner.

Why

Rajendra Chhabra

Jaipur: The bureaucracy is abuzz with the ‘commitment and hard work’ of two senior IAS officers — 1995 batch

IAS Ashwani Bhagat and 2009 batch IAS Karan Singh. Both of them are handling important assignments.

Ashwani Bhagat is serving as Chairman of RAT since April 2022 and surprisingly, in the last ten months, he has convened court merely twice. Apparently, he

Pawan Arora

to the state government and Rajasthan Housing Board Commissioner Pawan Arora. Presently, the court complex is running only in the existing building of 2200 Sq.

HOUSING BOARD TO RAISE MEMBERSHIP FEE OF CLUB 21

for the position as part of ‘natural selection’. In such a situation Ramlal Sharma, Vasudev Devnani, Pushpendra Singh or Kalicharan Saraf can become deputy leader of opposition.

Jaipur: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi will come to Rajasthan on a two-day visit. There will be a meeting in Alwar and Tonk on February 18 and 19. The tour will start with meeting public in Tapukara on February 18 and at Ramgarh at 2 pm. He will address a public meeting in Kaman at 3 pm. Owaisi will reach Tonk on February 19 at 1 pm and will be welcomed at Cantonment and Gol Haveli. Public contact will be done from Jama Masjid to Kafila. Along with this, there will be a public meeting at Gandhi Sports Ground at around 3 pm.

Ajmer: Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday said that the new education policy will give a new direction to the society. He said the policy will let the students move towards modern development while being connected to the life values of our culture.

Addressing the 10th convocation ceremony held at Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University in Ajmer, Mishra said that under the new education policy, work should be done to place Indian universities in the global rankings so

that it develops the mindset of giving rather than seeking employment. He said that in the new education policy, emphasis has been laid

on the establishment of universities related to research and teaching so that students can be inspired to innovate and explore new subjects.

IPS Dinesh MN takes charge as ADG crime

First India Bureau

Jaipur: ADG Crime Dinesh MN took over the charge on Wednesday as his predecessor ADG Ravi Prakash Mehrada was given a farewell after being promoted to the post of Director General. Mehrada, who was ADG Crime, was promoted and made DG civil rights and cyber crime. Mehrada handed over the charge of the post of ADG Crime to Dinesh MN, an officer of the year 1995 batch of the Indian Police Service, who was serving in the

BRITISH MP IN RAJASTHAN

ACB. Mehrada thanked everyone for the cooperation received in the Crime Branch during the last two and a quar-

ter years. DIGs Rahul Prakash and Rahul Kotoki praised Mehrada’s simple and easy behavior and expressed grati-

tude for providing excellent leadership.

IG Rajendra Singh, DIGs Anil Kumar Tak, Preeti Chandra and SP

Sharad Chaudhary who were posted in Crime Branch, were also given farewell on their new posting.

Dhariwal, Rathore discuss Pushkar beautification and other dev works

Abhishek Shrivastava & Nirmal Tiwari

British MP (Conservative) and Padmashri Bob Blackman meets BJP State president Dr Satish Poonia in Jaipur on Wednesday. Satish Poonia presented Lord Krishna idol to Bob Blackman. Bob Blackman also visited Amer Fort during which Poonia and Amer residents welcomed him with turbans and garlands.

does not want to conducted hearings and give lengthy monologues as decision and it is said that he doesn’t come to his office regularly. The word of RAT is being conducted through the four members and advocates claim that such abysmal situation has been seen for the first time.

Actually, in his twenty eight year long service, he has never held a post of major responsibility. When he became Secretary, he was given

departments like Higher and Technical Education, Sanskrit, Animal Husbandry, Ayurved. He was removed from HCM-RIPA within five months. When he was Secretary of Administrative Reforms (AR), he was given a ‘verbal bashing’ by Chief Secretary Usha Sharma since he was not available on his seat. This incident became a hot topic of discussion in the Secretariat. Thereafter, he was transferred from AR in April 2022 and

was sent out of the Secretariat to RAT. But there too, he has not been able to give any performance and such is the situation that

guesses are already being made regarding his next postings.

Other IAS — Karan Singh — was given the responsibility of MD,

Jaipur: A review meeting to discuss the development works of Pushkar was organised on Wednesday under the chairmanship of LSG Minister Shanti Dhariwal in his chamber in the State assembly. Giving information about the meeting, RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore said that to stop the inflow of dirty water in Pushkar Sarovar, ren-

ovation and beautification of Brahma temple, beautification of 24 Kosi Parikrama Yatra Marg and other developmental works were discussed.

“The ‘Ganges of development’ will flow in Pushkar and a new identity of Pushkar will be seen on the international stage,” Rathore said.

RSMM in October 2022 by DoP. However, at first, he did not even join the post in Udaipur for thirty four days. Later, when on December 6 he joined, since then he hasn’t taken much interest in the work and such is the situation that he does not even go to Udaipur, rather prefers to sit in Jaipur where RSMM has a guest house and a branch office is run from here. However, even then, he does not clear the files. Highly

placed sources reveal that since he does not take major or important decisions, hence the work has come to a halt.

Actually, Karan Singh is the first promotee IAS of the state who has ascended to the post of MD of RSMM, which in itself is one of the most important position that gives immense profit to state govt. Singh’s service record has not been too good as he has been transferred thirty five times in as many years.

Additionally, he has been put on APO eight times and terminated for three years! So when DoP handed him the reins of RSMM, questions were raised on the development.

Speaker Dr CP Joshi meets British MP Bob Blackman in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Governor Kalraj Mishra offers prayers at Pushkar Sarovar, Brahma Ghat on Wednesday.

Dinesh MN, Ravi Prakash Mehrada greet each other on Wednesday.

IPS Ajay Pal Lamba hands over charge to Kailash Vishnoi as Addl Commissioner of Police, Jaipur on Wednesday.

Minister Shanti Dhariwal, RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore and other officials during a review meet in Jaipur on Wednesday.

IAS Ashwani Bhagat IAS Karan Singh

Governor Kalraj Mishra inaugurates 10th convocation ceremony of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer on Wednesday.

Rajendra Rathore likely to be elevated for

the post of LoP

Jaipur: The membership fee of Rajasthan Housing Board’s Club 21 will increase after March 1, 2023. Only a few days are left for application in the upcoming NRI ‘Club 21’ and the membership figures are increasing rapidly as more than 600 people have registered for it. Notably, membership will be given on first come first serve basis and membership fee of Rs 3 lakh has been set for associate members and Rs 5 lakh for corporate members.

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t’s hard to keep track of the many evolutions fashion undergoes, especially when it comes to the fashion trends of teenagers. One fashion trend, however, seems to outlast all the others. This trend is the customized t-shirt. These fashion trends are hugely popular among adolescents at school and among Hollywood celebrities, and since

teens frequently look to these celebrities for fashion inspiration, these shirts are truly keeping a firm hold on the young fashion world. The popularity of personalised tee shirts among young people can be attributed to a variety of factors. One is that each teenager’s inner creative spirit is awakened

our, pattern, style, text or picture that will be put on it, and more. As a result, people are free to use their imagination to design a shirt that reflects their attitude, sense of style, and individuality. Another factor that draws the younger generation to this specific design trend is the diversity that bespoke t-

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SUCCESS AND FAILURE THE DRIVEWAY OF AN EXEMPLARY!

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

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.

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

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.

GEMINI

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

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. You are a very grounded person.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

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.

SAGITTARIUS

Your home. It’s the place, it’s feeling, which you love more than you love your breath.

Every individual who seeks liberation through various channels for discovering their self-worth needs to answer these two questions time and again to themselves, “Why do we want to achieve what we want to achieve and How badly do we want to achieve it”. The driveway of an example has both, success and failure, ups and downs, focus and distractions but a well-defined why and a how of an individual helps them achieve what they want to achieve.

Why do business houses, corporates, and relationships of various kinds of collapse? What is the reason that they face failure? The answer is all those relations which collapse are dealt with in a finite frame of mind in a play field of an infinite game. Being exemplary and remaining successful is all about getting in an infinite mindset where an individual, relationship or business for reference does not lose the very purpose and the resources to remain in that position. For instance, the Americans withdrew from the Vietnamese war even after being much more powerful. What made them withdraw was that they were playing to win, and the Vietnamese were in the war to save their lives. Finally, the Americans had to withdraw.

Our only competitors for being exemplary and playing this infinite game called Life are ourselves. We just need to keep evolving day after day and make our systems at business, our relationships in personal life, and our resources better than yesterday, consistently. We must understand that the mindset of an exem-

plary clearly describes that the goal is not to win BUT TO OUTLAST.

So, to become an iconic example we need to learn to change the way we lead so that we can lead the game called life which we are gifted to play, daily. The following set of principles which builds success and helps us remain successful consistently.

Purpose: intersection where we understand what we are great at and the role in the world we play is described as our

purpose, OUR WHY. It comes with a clear understanding of why we do what we do. This kind of ethos which gets us wrapped in our aspirations is what builds a purpose in our lives. It all starts with a well thought strategy. An authentic why gives the strength and builds a culture in our organisation to add value to the lives of our colleagues, stakeholders and customers. Organisations and relationships become outlasting with a well embedded

Visualisation: The one who can visualise, can make it happen. The greatest and highest possible vision for ourselves is possible to be created when we learn how to visualise it because we become what we believe. Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose believed in and visualised an Independent India. With his visualisation, the Azad Hind Fauj was founded and from this visualisation, a dream of a free India was born, which became a purpose for every Indian.

Resilience and Perseverance: It’s the firm belief that failure is not permanent. The significant protector of success which builds the pathway of an outlasting exemplary is not about social intelligence, good looks, good product, good technology, sop’s but it is more about the synchronisation of our purpose with the art of refusal to lose, commonly known as perseverance. Good companies struggle for making good products and win over their competitors. Great companies strive to enhance their great products with daily small steps of excellence. Their vision of perseverance and resilience to become better than themselves every day is what makes them outlast.

Viktor Frankl in his book “Man’s search for meaning” said, “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing. The last of human freedoms - to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstances”.

Success in achieving what we want gets us to an altitude where we become happy and confident. Whereas on the other side failure in achieving a target sets us to lose momentum. But the fact is, life is not only about achieving the desired success or failing to achieve the same, it’s more about how much time we take for coming back to normal after tasting that sweet success or a devastating failure. The one who can control the emotion of success and failure with the same ease is said to be The Karma-yogi, The Exemplary!

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

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.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Visit a doctor if you have any doubts about your health. Don’t attack stress even if you don’t have any. Let go of things that are not in your control. You want to have your own house and you will work hard to make your dream come true. Overall a good day.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

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. You are a God fearing person.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

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.

YOUR DAY

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

NOV 23 - DEC 22

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 infact you are in position to invest money.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

You are very generous by nature and also you are the backbone of your family. Today is a favourable day for business. 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.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

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.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

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. Admit your faults in relationship.

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VALENTINE’S DAY EVENING

AMY PENS A HEARTFELT NOTE

his ladylove, as Priyanka blushed and smiled while enjoying the beautiful evening. Priyanka is seen wearing a black and white striped sweater. They seem to have celebrated the day at a

A

my Jackson, the popular actress who is best known for her performances in Indian films, recently made her relationship with actor Ed Westwick official. She confirmed their relationship in July 2022, by sharing a picture with him on her official social media handles. Later, Amy Jackson and Ed West-

wick made their first public appearance together as a couple at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 07, 2022, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and attended the event walking hand in hand.

On the special occasion of Valentine’s Day, Amy Jackson took her official Instagram handle and shared some lovely, candid pictures with

her boyfriend Ed Westwick, to the surprise of her fans and followers, In the picture, the actor couple is seen having so much fun, and look madly in love with each other. “Life with you Happy Valentines Baby - forever grateful for the endless belly laughs and ultimate love,” wrote Amy Jackson on her official Instagram handle.

Sara Ali Khan’s desi avatar

Sara Ali Khan is one of the most loved actresses in Bollywood. The actress makes sure to share every update on her social media and treat her fans with her stunning pictures. Well, the gen Z star is currently in Australia with her team and can be seen having a gala time there. Recently, she shared a couple of pictures on her social media from Australia and yet again she shared pictures looking gorgeous and we bet you would not be able to take your eyes off her. In the pictures, we can see Sara Ali Khan looks gorgeous in a traditional avatar. She is wearing a white short kurta over her sharara. Her attire has mirror work and black embroidery. She has left her hair open and completed her look with a pair of mojris, bangles and jhumkas. She has shared pictures of her posing in front of several famous spots in Australia and we have to admit that she looks nothing less than a true Indian beauty.

Selena REACTS to Hailey’s video

elena and Hailey’s social media posts are always under scrutiny by fans due to the history between the Rare singer and her ex-flame Justin Bie-

ber, who is now married to Hailey. Recently, Hailey Bieber shared a video on TikTok, where she was seen enjoying a drink with her friends. In the now-deleted video, Hailey was seen lip-synching to audio, that said, “I am not saying she deserved it, but God’s timing is always right.”

This video came after Gomez was bodyshamed for gaining weight after her appearance at the 2023

Golden Globe Awards.

Soon, fans started to call Hailey out for the video. The 26-year-old then allegedly commented that the video was just for fun and not

a reference to Selena.

A TikTok user reposted Hailey’s video and wrote in the caption, “I’m not really an avid follower of the situation but isn’t Hailey the one that like, begged Selena to tell off her fans for bullying her? I mean, Hailey’s a b—-h.”

Selena soon gave her statement on the situation and said, “It’s ok! I don’t let these things get me down! Be nice to everyone! x”.

Natasa and Hardik renewed vows!

ardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic are one of the most loved couples in town. The duo got married in a hush-hush ceremony in 2020. Soon after their court marriage, the couple welcomed their first baby boy Agastya. They decided to marry again this year on Valentine’s Day. On Tuesday, Natasa and Hardik renewed their vows in

Udaipur in the presence of their close friends and family members. Their white wedding looked nothing less than a dream! Natasa wore a gorgeous custom-made white gown by Shantanu and Nikhil. Natasa and Hardik made for a perfect couple. They

shared the pictures on social media and in no time they went viral on the Internet. Hardik looked handsome in a black suit while Natasa looked like a dream in her white gown. She wore a fitted gown featuring a corseted bodice embroidered in natural pearls. Shantanu and Nikhil took to Instagram and shared more details about the gown. In the post, they revealed that the gown was embellished with precious stones.

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WEDDING BELLS!

The grand wedding ceremony of Kartikeya, son of Pratibha Sharma and Vijay Sharma with Dr Anjali, daughterof Sunita Bhardwaj and Sushil Bhardwaj was organised at Anantam Marriage Garden, Chomu on Tuesday. Jagdeesh Chandra reached to bless the newlyweds and wished them a happy married life ahead. Various dignatries including MP Ramcharan Bohra, MP Om Prakash Mathur,

GREETINGS!

WEDDING SHENANIGANS!

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted Bob Blackman, MP, Harrow East, United Kingdom and Kuldeep Shekhawat, President, Overseas Friends of BJP, United Kingdom on Wednesday evening at Jaipur. They are on a visit to India and also visited Pink City for a day. Anita Hada was also present.

MEET & GREET!

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Sagar Choudhary, journalist Mahanagar Times, as he reached the former’s residence to pay a courtesy visit on Tuesday, February 14.

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

Under the auspices of the Sindhu Welfare Society, Jaipur, the mass marriage of 28 couples of Sindhi society took place on Sunday at Geeta Bhawan of local Adarsh Nagar. President Hargun Das Nebhanani told that the program started with the Pallava prayer. Convener Tulsi Sangtani told the dignitaries of the city, Mohan Gurnani, Narayan Das Najwani, Santosh Motwani, Mohan Lal Wadhwani, Chandra Prakash Khetani, Ishwar Morwani, Laxman Tekchandani Including many dignitaries attended the programme. —PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

The grand sangeet ceremony of Shivek, son of Sunita and Pawan Kumar Sharma with Ananya, daughter of Neeta and Madhu Ballabh Mishra took place at Madhogarh, Jaipur on February 14.

Jagdeesh Chandra reached to bless the couple and wished them a happy life ahead.

—PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

The grand valentine wedding ceremony of Dr Sandeep, son of Sharda Sharma and Mahedeo Sharma with Dr Yashi, daughter of Madhu Shama and Dr Anil Vyas took place at Raaj Aangan Resorts, Jaipur on Tuesday. Jagdeesh Chandra reached to bless the newlyweds and wished them a happy married life ahead. —PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

The Royal Marwari Jaipur Horse Show

CITY FIRST

The Indigenous Horse Society of India (IHSI) is organising ‘The Royal Marwari Jaipur Horse Show’ from March 3 to March 5 at Rajasthan Polo Club, Jaipur. The show is being organised to document, promote, and conserve the horse breed and educate horse owners. A variety of activities will be organised during this three-day show like march past, band display, horse equestrian horse display, dancing horse display,

EVENTS!

Indian Oil Corporation gifted Akshaya Patra two food delivery vehicles with double set of utensils for providing hot food to the children on Wednesday. Executive Director and State Head Alok Kumar Panda and Regional VP Raghupati Das on behalf of Akshay Patra Foundation flagged off both the vehicles and dedicated the vehicles to the children.

DURING THE DAY!

years), Filly (2 to 4 years), Colt (2 to 4 years), Mares (4 years and above) as well as Stallions (4 years and above, The best animals of the show will also be awarded.

working equitation etc. Around 125 to 150 Marwari horses will participate in this show.

This was informed by IHSI, Vice President, of Administration, Raghuvendra Singh Dundlod during a press conference held at

The Tenth International Conference on Youth ‘Netritva 4.0: Leadership in the Era of Connection and Collaboration’. is being organised by Jaipuria from February 16 to February 18. The conference will be graced by amazing speakers, professionals and celebrities.

Rajasthan Polo Club.

Raghuvendra Singh

Dundlod informed that activities related to horses will be organised in different categories. This will include Yearlings Filly (from 1 to 2 years), Yearlings Colt (from 1 to 2

Also present on the occasion were Overseas Executive Director IHSI, Francesca Kelly, Secretary IHSI, Devendra Singh Nawalgarh, FIP Ambassador, Maharaj Narendra Singh and Dilip Karan Singh. During the presser, Dundlod also thanked Rajasthan Polo Club for providing ground and other facilities for the show.

The master Storyteller & director Sajid Samji and master content creator buzzing name of the industry “Content Engineer” team founded by Uttam Maheshwari, Riya Saggu with USA bankrolled partnership. The team has come together for their next collaboration a mass entertainer with title ‘Shaadi Toh Hokar Rahegi’.

Yash Lodha, Asst Prof, Department of Mathematics at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa has earned a fiveyear, $552,986 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation recently. Yash is the son of Advocate Virendra Lodha and Amita Lodha. The foundation is designed to support early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education. Lodha will investigate the landscape of infinite groups that emerge as symmetries (homeomorphisms) of the most natural spaces in mathematics, the circle and the real line.

SD Autowork/Ceramic Coat, is a Jaipur based showroom which revamps the old vehicle and prolong it’s life. It also provides ceramic coating, PPF’s and detailing Services to the vehicle. Ravi Dewani (Director of SD Autowork/ Ceramic Coat) says that people spends most of there time in there vehicle so they should take good care of there vehicles. He also said that we take care of your car like it is ours. Summer time is right ahead of us so we should be focusing on the care of our vehicle.

BJP leader Rajendra Rathore, MP Nihal Chand, MP Rajendra Gehlot and Sanjeev Srivastava, Senior Journlist among others were present on the occasion. —PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) CB Sharma (IPS), Nihalchand Meghwal, Ramcharan Bohra, Om Prakash Mathur, Sanjeev Srivastava, Prem Singh Bamwasa, Bhawani Sharma and Rajendra Gehlot with others

Pratibha Sharma, newlyweds Dr Anjali & Kartikey and Vijay Sharma

Jagdeesh Chandra greets Vijay Sharma. Also seen are Ravi Sharma OM Prakash Mathur and Sanjeev Srivastava Ramcharan Bohra, Rajendra Singh Rathore and Om Prakash Mathur with others

Vimal Katiyar, Rajendra Gehlot, Dharm Narayan and Vijay Sharma

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BY SUNIL SHARMA

Jagdeesh Chandra with Mamta Sharma, Ronak Goyal, Sunita Sharma, Anudit Gupta, Kritika Sharma, Rudraksh Sharma, Bhumi Gupta, Riya Sharma and Vijay Sharma

Jagdeesh Chandra with Dr Sandeep Sharma, Arun Sharma and Dr Mahadeo Sharma

Newlyweds Dr Yashi and Dr Sandeep

Jagdeesh Chandra with Rudraksh Sharma

Jagdeesh Chandra with Ananya Sharma, Shivek Sharma and Vijay Sharma

Ansh, Ishita, Nandini Rudraksh, Riya, Rohit and Disha

Jagdeesh Chandra greet Bob Blackman and Kuldeep Shekhawat. Also seen is Anita Hada.

Dilip Karan Singh, Narendra Singh, Francesca Kelly, Raghuvendra Singh Dundlod & Devendra Singh Nawalgarh