First India-Jaipur Edition-28th April 2023

USA: THE POLICEMAN OF THE WORLD

The rising awareness amongst developing regional superpower, is challenging the role of USA as global policeman. Their argument is that US is a country and not a global government.

They do not buy the argument that USA is an impartial umpire in world affairs.

The responsibilities of restoring rule based order in the region should, best be assigned to regional alliances, with UN Security Council monitoring that globally

Shandilya Giriraj Singh @girirajsinghbjp

There is no organization or body in international forum that acts like police to enforce rule based order and bring the rogue states to behave. The United Nations is more of a Panchayat with no authority and no apparatus to enforce civilized behavior amongst the member states. Security Council comes very close to policing role in UN but it has also been hijacked by the mighty five having veto powers. The dif ference of opinion or vested na tional interests often forces powerful countries to use the veto to defang the UNSC.

After the World War II, all nation states felt the pain of war devastation and professed to start an organization for in ternational order. This is how UN was born but it was no bet ter than ‘League of Nations’. USA emerged as the most pow erful nation in the world, after the World War II and assumed for itself the role of so called ‘Global Police’. If the United States wanted to use military power, against a nation state, then it might legitimize its ac tions with tacit approval of the United Nations.

USA - SELF PROCLAIMED WORLD POLICE

The European Colonial powers declined with the World War II and the Queen was too willing to accede the position of super cop to the USA. As the sole super power, in 1940s, the United States assumed the role of world’s po

The success of #MGNREGA in promoting sustainable development in rural areas can be attributed to its community-driven approach. Not only has it created jobs, but also improved irrigation, land development, & soil conservation, resulting in increased agricultural productivity.

liceman, conveniently citing a moral responsibility to uphold freedom and democracy around the world. The United States felt that without US primacy and policing the world, this planet will descend into a ‘dog-eat-dog’/ ‘might-is-right’ environment.

After World War II, the United States found itself committed to a global agenda of liberty and human rights. It also assumed the role of checking crimes sans borders like terrorism and support the smaller sovereign countries against the hegemony of powerful neighbours and regional bullies. The global domi-

AMERICA’S RECORD AT KEEPING GLOBAL ORDER IS DEEPLY FLAWED

America’s record at keeping global order is deeply flawed, but no other country is prepared and capable to take on that role. In 21st Century, alliances of various countries having common interest like G7, G20, SAARC, BIMSTEC, SCO, AUKUS and QUAD are coming up. In the multipolar world, they are capable of policing duties in their region.

The United Nations is more of a Panchayat with no authority and no apparatus to enforce civilized behavior amongst the member states. Security Council comes very close to policing role in UN but it has also been hijacked by the mighty five having veto powers

cal warfare. There is also need to protect the planet earth, conserve energy resources and protect the environment from pollution. With globalization, international supply chains have increased manifold and they need to be secured. Only the US has the capability and American troops are stationed across the globe to enforce rule based order. Today, the Pentagon controls around 750 bases in some 80 foreign countries and territories. Military action goes on against terrorism in 76 countries, or 40% of the world.

Global policing comes at a steep price and only a rich country like USA can afford it. Research estimates state that world policeman duties cost America about $5.6 trillion, however the Pentagon downplays it to $1.5 trillion, per year. These estimates predict that by 2050, cost of world policing duties may increase to more than $8 Trillion. No country except USA can financially sustain that effort.

Bhupender Yadav @byadavbjp

Mohabbat ki dukan wale Congress! By making such an undignified comment against PM Modi, Kharge ji has made the party’s desperation in Karnataka absolutely clear. By abusing the Prime Minister, the Congress has dug its grave in the State.

SPIRITUAL SPEAK

In the dark night of all beings awakes to Light the tranquil man. But what is day to other beings is night for the sage who sees.

Bhagavad Gita

MULTI POLAR WORLD

After the collapse of USSR, the world almost became unipolar with USA emerging as the most powerful country. In 21st Century, the world order is changing from unipolar to multipolar where the supreme superpower status of USA is being challenged. Smaller nation states are challenging their authority to become self-styled global police. USA has also been selective in their interventions, as it suites their national interests. It would be better for United States to “decline gracefully.” America’s record at keeping global order is deeply flawed, but no other country is prepared and capable to take on that role. In 21st Century, alliances of various countries having common interest like G7, G20, SAARC, BIMSTEC, SCO, AUKUS and QUAD are coming up. In the multipolar world, they are capable of policing duties in their region.

CONCLUSION

There is a realignment of power in the 21st Century. Developing countries other than USA are also rising on the world geopolitical stage. A multipolar world and a more equitable balance of power must be the aim in 21st Century. The rising awareness amongst developing regional superpower, is challenging the role of USA as global policeman. Their argument is that US is a country and not a global government. They do not buy the argument that USA is an impartial umpire in world affairs. The responsibilities of restoring rule based order in the region should, best be assigned to regional alliances, with UN Security Council monitoring that globally. . THE

MAJ GEN CP SINGH (RETD)

The writer is a scholar soldier accredited with MA, MSc, LLB, MBA, M Phil (Def Mgt) and M Phil (International Strategic Affairs)

TRIPARTITE PACT EFFECTED TO END INSURGENCY IN ASSAM: HM

New Delhi: A tripartite Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, Assam Government and representatives of DNLA/DPSC was signed on Thursday in presence of Home Minister Amit Shah.

MEA: OUR TEAM IS CONSTANTLY MONITORING SUDAN SITUATION

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has said that situation in Sudan is constantly being monitored. He said situation in country is highly volatile and that 24x7 control rooms have been set up.

BHAGWAT, GADKARI, ADANI AT NAT’L CANCER INSTITUTE LAUNCH

Nagpur: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday expressed pride in role of swayamsevaks in building National Cancer Institute at Nagpur saying this is best example of team work by sangh parivar.

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PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

DAY 5 OF WRESTLERS’ PROTEST

‘PROTEST NOT GOOD FOR SPORT’

l IOA appoints 3-member adhoc committee to run the WFI’s day-to-day workings

ROYALS ‘ATOP’ WITH BIG WIN!

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The spin duo of Adam Zampa and Ravichandran Ashwin nabbed a total of five wickets between them as Rajasthan Royals bested Chennai Super Kings by 32 runs. A fantastic half-century by Yashasvi Jaiswal and a fine show by spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Adam Zampa helped

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AM SINGH RELEASED FROM BIHAR JAIL

Patna: Don-turned-politician

Anand Mohan Singh was released from Saharsa jail in Bihar on Thursday morning. He was released from the prison at around 4.30am, according to TV reports. P6

EXCISE POLICY CASE: SISODIA’S JUDICIAL CUSTODY EXTENDED

New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue Court here on Thursday extended the judicial custody of former Delhi deputy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia till May 12 in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy case.

3 IPS OFFICERS PROMOTED TO DGP RANK IN RAJASTHAN

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has promoted three IPS officers to the rank of director general of police, according to an order issued by the state personnel department on Thursday. P8

Rajasthan Royals (RR) clinch a 32-run win over CSK in their IPL match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday. With this loss, CSK has slipped to third position, they have 5 wins and 3 losses, with a total of 10 points. RR is back being table-toppers with the same win-loss record thanks to their superior netrun-rate. More on P7

social benefits, SC asks Centre on 6th day

New Delhi (FIB): Govt should find a way to give same-sex couples basic social rights like opening jt bank accounts or nominating a partner in insurance policies, SC said on Thursday, over legalising gay marriage is the Parl’s prerogative.

“Right to love or cohabit or choose a partner is there but there is no fundamental right to seek recognition of that relationship as marriage,” SG said. Next date May 3.

This case is much more difficult for us. These have linkages everywhere — adoption, maintenance, succession.

—DY Chandrachud, CJI

DELHI, UTTARAKHAND, CHHATTISGARH AND MADHYA PRADESH HCs GET NEW JUDGES

The Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday notified the elevations of several Judicial officers and Advocates as the Judges of various High Courts including Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand states. Also of 13 Judicial officers and Advocates for the above 4 HCs elevated. Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma shifted to Punjab and Haryana HC. Justice Atul Sreedharan shifted to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh HC.

Border violations have eroded relations: Rajnath Singh to Chinese counterpart

New Delhi (FIB): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu in Delhi and held ‘frank’ discussions about developments in India-China border areas as well as bilateral relations. He

conveyed that the development of relations between India and China is premised on ‘prevalence of peace and tranquillity’ at the borders, he said. Singh said issues at LAC need to be resolved as per existing bilateral talks.

Rajasthan has emerged as a leading State in the field of health due to the schemes of the State govt. Rajasthan is 1st State in the country to enact a law to give right to health to the people.

Sunil Sihag

Sri Ganganagar: CM

Ashok Gehlot has said that no shortage of resources will be allowed to run the public welfare schemes brought by the state government to give relief to the common man from inflation. “Every section including youth, students, farmers, la-

borers and women have been taken care of in the schemes of the state government. Inflation relief camps are being organized by the state government to save the public from the rising

inflation,” the Chief Minister was addressing the beneficiaries who came to the dearness relief camp at Ganeshgarh in Sri Ganganagar on Thursday. He said that through

OTHER COURT NEWS

l Observing that technology has increasingly enmeshed with the systems of dispute resolution, the Supreme Court on Thursday has directed district courts to digitise all records of criminal trials and civil suits.

l The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Ansal brothers, Sushil and Gopal Ansal to approach a New Delhi court with an application to be decided within three weeks for de-sealing of the Uphaar cinema.

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association

(IOA) President PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers who have resumed their protest against WFI Brij Bhushan accusing him of sexual harassment. PT Usha said the wrestlers’ protest on the streets is tarnishing India’s image, adding, protest by the elite wrestlers equates to indiscipline.

IOA has established an adhoc panel comprising three members to manage the affairs of the WFI until a new governing body is elected. The panel includes former shooter Suma Shirur, Bhupendra Singh Bajwa who is the chief of the Wushu Association of India, and will be led by a retired high court judge.

Govt gave chances to all the protesting wrestlers to present their case before oversight committee, and reiterated its commitment to an “impartial probe” into charges against WFI chief. For us, sport, athlete is priority and we will not do any compromise.

—Anurag Thakur, Sports Minister

Our feeling is that for sexual harassment complaints, IOA has a committee and athletes’ commission. Instead of going to the street (again), they should have come to us, but they have not at all come to IOA. Players should have at least waited for the report.

—PT Usha, IOA President

Friends, the day I reflect on my life, what I gained or lost, the day I feel I don’t have the strength to fight, the day I feel helpless, I won’t like to live a life like that. Instead of living such a life, I would wish that death embraces me.

—Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, WFI President

PM pitches strong for ending ‘revdi culture’ in K’taka

First India Bureau New Delhi/Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed through virtual mode tens of lakhs of BJP workers exhorting them to strengthen booth-level campaigning for the coming Karnataka As-

sembly elections, to win with majority, and made a strong pitch for ending “revdi culture” (culture of distributing freebies). PM Narendra Modi also hit out at the Congress on the issue, saying when the party’s warranty itself has expired, its guarantees have no meaning.

MODI’S 22 RALLIES IN

6 DAYS IN KARNATAKA

P M will hit the BJP campaign in the battleground of Karnataka this weekend. While the final schedule is being drawn up, sources have told that during his sixday visit for the campaign, the BJP’s biggest star campaigner will hold close to 22 rallies. On each visit, PM will be holding over 3 rallies.

the beneficiaries and informed about the schemes. CM Gehlot said that the makers of the country’s constitution have made the people paramount in democracy by giving them the right to vote.

Death of Parkash Singh Badal is an irreparable loss to Indian politics: CM

First India Bureau

Rajasthan is 1st State in country to present a separate budget for farmers.

—Ashok Gehlot, CM

these camps the common man will get relief from inflation and the savings of the family will also increase. While inspecting the inflation relief camp, Gehlot interacted with

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that more than 1 crore people are being given relief from inflation by providing minimum social security pension of Rs 1,000 per month and up to 100 units of free electricity to domestic consumers through inflation relief camps. Turn to P8

CM Ashok Gehlot pays tributes to Parkash Singh Badal during his last rites at Badal village in Sri Muktsar Sahib district, on Thursday.

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‘Mehangai Rahat’ camps will save public from rising inflation: CM Gehlot

I told the MLAs that you will get tired of asking but I will not get tired of giving, stresses CM

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot meets beneficiaries during ‘Mehangai Rahat Camp’ at Ganeshgarh in Sri Ganganagar on Thursday.

l The Supreme Court hearing against WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh today

Moni Sharma

BKU President Naresh Tikait and others give blessings to wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat during their protest at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday.

How can same-sex couples avail

PM Narendra Modi interacting with K’taka BJP workers, voters via the NaMo app, on Thursday.

‘MAHI’ CRAZE ON!

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu in Delhi on Thursday.

strength to the bereaved family to bear this im-

RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot with his wife Himanshi Gehlot and daughter Kashwini Gehlot enjoying the match on Thursday.

l Spinners wreak havoc as Rajasthan Royals beat Dhoni and Co. by 32 runs l Rajasthan grabs a 6th win against Chennai in their last seven meetings

Entire stadium was jampacked like 1st IPL match played here after 3 years on April 19. The public craze multiplied on the 2nd match with Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing here after a long wait of over 4 years. Including Vaibhav Gehlot, Kuldeep Ranka, many other dignitaries enjoyed the match.

STATE

Not to repeat but delete Cong: CP

CP Joshi opens attack on Raj Congress Govt; After Chittorgarh, Joshi & Shekhawat also addressed in Pratapgarh

PK Agarwal

Chittorgarh: Ra-

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Joshi Thursday said the people of the state have made up their minds to “delete” the Congress and give the saffron party a chance in the Assembly polls slated to be held later this year. He alleged that the common people are being harassed in the name of the inflation relief camps. But people are now ready to give “relief” to the Congress govt, Joshi said.

Rajasthan CM Gehlot launched his govt’s flagship initiative ‘Mehangai Rahat’ camps from Mahapura Gram Panchayat here on Monday. These camps are being organised across the state from April 24 to June 30 so that the benefits of various welfare schemes of the state government reach the beneficiaries.

“The people have made up their mind to delete the Congress government and not repeat it,” Joshi said at a public meeting in Chittorgarh on Thursday.

Union Jal Shakti Min Gajendra Singh Shekhawat termed the inflation relief camps an “attempt to attract cheap publicity”. If the Congress govt wants to give relief to the people from inflation, then it should

first give relief in petrol and diesel, Shekhawat said while claiming that petrol and diesel are costliest in Rajasthan.

In an apparent dig at the Congress over the tussle between CM Gehlot and Sachin Pilot,

BJP BUNDI UNIT SUBMITS MEMO TO DIST COLLECTOR

Bundi: Protesting against the state govt, the BJP submitted a memorandum in the name of the governor to the district collector. Before submitting the memorandum, a meeting was organized at the BJP office in Devpura, Bundi.

Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari said in the meeting that the state govt has failed on every front. “Farmers should be given compensation for their crops damaged due to hailstorm and unseasonal rains. The rates of water and electricity are increasing and common man is harried due to undeclared power cuts. Atrocities on Dalits and women are increasing as criminals are fearless,” he said.

—Bhawani S Hada

the Union minister said, “For the last four years, some were sleeping to save their chair and some were playing to get on the chair. The development of the state lagged because of this conflict.”

Jan Aakrosh Mahagherao in H’garh over Cong’s misrule

Jaipur Police solves Achrol double murder case in 36 hrs

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Six including a minor have been caught in connection with the murder of an elderly couple in Chandwaji area of Jaipur district.

First India Bureau

Hanumangarh: The BJP on Thursday organised Jan Aakrosh Maha Gherao in the Hanumangarh district and protested against the misrule and corruption of the Congress govt. The protest took place outside the District Collector’s office wherein Union MoS Kailash Choudhary, Sri Ganganagar MP Nihal Chand Meghwal, Churu MP Rahul Kaswan, Former minister Dr Ram Pratap, Pilibanga MLA Dharmendra Mochi, Sangaria MLA Gurdeep Singh

FIR on RPS’s son for attacking brother-in-law

Jaipur (FIB): BJP leader and State Vice President of BJP Minority

Morcha of Raj, Javved

Qureshi has written a letter to embassies of both the countries located in Delhi expressing anger over the leaders of Bahrain and Pakistan telling lies to India in Atiq murder case.

Qureshi said that India is the only country in the world where Muslims feel most free and secure. He advised the ambassadors of both the countries that when we say globally that terrorism and criminal nexus also have no religion, then why is Atiq’s murder being seen through the prism of religion?

Atiq was killed by some criminal elements due to mutual enmity.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Terming samesex marriage as a concept influenced by western culture, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Nischalanand Saraswati Maharaj said on Thursday that same-sex marriage is not possible according to Sanatan Dharma.

“This is directionless. We are in favor of freedom, but it is the influence of western

culture, not freedom. We follow the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutum-

bakam,” he said. The Govardhan Math Puri Peethadheeshwar

was in Jaipur under Utkarsh Abhiyan Yatra. On the reservation issue, Shankaracharya said that everyone’s work was fixed before independence and no reservation was needed. Highlighting shortcomings in the reservation system, he said that reservation leads to loss of talent, progress, dependence and is nonpractical. He said that reservation will harm talent and progress.

Jaipur (FIB): An FIR has been lodged at Gandhinagar Police Station against Hitesh Sharma, son of Dinesh Sharma (RPS). On Thursday, Hitesh Sharma allegedly attacked Dr Akshat Chaturvedy outside the Family Court in Jaipur. Dr Akshat had just attended his divorce case and was leaving the court when Hitesh, who is the brother of Dr Akshat’s wife, attacked and threatened him.

11k sarpanchs to gherao CMR on May 15

First India Bureau Jaipur : More than 11,000 sarpanchs of the state have decided to intensify the ongoing agitation in protest against the atrocities on the administrative and financial interests of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

They will gherao Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s residence on

May 15. A rally will be taken out from Shaheed Smarak to the Chief Minister’s residence.

On May 4, the District Magistrates of 33 districts will hold a symbolic protest at the Martyr’s Memorial in the state office. Protests and meetings will be held at the district headquarters from May 5 to May 13.

State President of Sarpanch Sangh, Banshidhar Garhwal said

RERA TIGHTENS NOOSE

that for the last three years, the Government of Rajasthan is contin-

Raj RERA takes strict action, 2 firms booked

Abhishek Srivastava

Rajasthan

Istgasa has been filed against promoters of two firms

Jaipur: A big action has been taken against promoters who did not register in RERA. In fact, it is the first time that punitive action has been taken by RERA Rajasthan as Istgasa has been filed against promoters of two firms.

First is against Rohit Sangwan, Director of Sainath Infotech Pvt Ltd in the Ritesh Dora Case filed in CJM Court. The court has ordered to reg-

ister case as warrant case. This firm developed Sai City in Village Gunsi. Similarly istagas has been filed against

Pal Real builder’s Director Gajanand Sharma, Omprakash Chowdhary, Surendra Kumar and Yashpal. This firm de-

veloped Tani Villas scheme in village Gorakhpura. Now, next date of hearing in court in both cases is May 26. According to RERA law, there is a provision of imprisonment of 3 years in the case.

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, (RERA) is an act passed by the Indian parliament. The RERA seeks to protect the interests of home buyers and also boost investments in this sector.

uously working to weaken the Panchayati Raj Institutions and their elected representatives.

“First of all, the Government of Rajasthan did not conduct the elections of Panchayat Raj Institutions on time and instead of the elected representatives, officers as administrators were appointed.

Union Min Kailash Choudhary during the tractor rally in Hanumangarh on Thursday.

Shahpini, Former Bhadra MLA Sanjeev Beniwal, Former Nohar MLA Abhishek Matoria and other BJP leaders were present. “The corruption of RPSC was seen for the first time in State,” said Choudhary.

The accused had allegedly murdered the couple with the intention of loot on April 25. They tied their hands and legs and suffocated them with pillows.

Additional SP (HQ) Jaipur Rural Dharmendra Yadav said that murder mystery has been solved within 36 hours.

The accused had killed the couple on Tuesday night and decamped with cash and jewellery. He said that the accused were doing recce for one month and were aware that the couple had cash and gold. Soldier Raigar, Manish Raigar, Narendra Raigar, Rohit Raigar (all aged 20 years) and Azad Bhunkar (19) were arrested while one minor was detained.

Jagdamba Plywood factory catches fire in Bassi’s RIICO area

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A sudden fire broke out in Jagdamba Plywood Factory located in the RIICO area of Bassi late at Wednesdaynight. Plywood and other wooden items kept in factory were burnt to ashes due to the fire. On information, a dozen fire tenders and tankers reached the spot and doused fire with water.

Short-circuit is believed to be the cause of the fire. It is being told that a sudden fire broke out at late at night and

the intensity of the fire was so strong that in no time it took a formidable form and the factory was gutted.

Thefire tenders were dispatched from RIICO Bassi and Ghatgate immediately. More than 10 vehicles controlled the fire till 4 am in the morning. While receiving the information about the fire, the factory owner also reached the spot, but he was helplessly watching the burning factory. The cause of fire is being investigated.

CS holds meeting regarding Nazul properties’ ownership

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Usha Sharma at the government Secretariat here on Thursday to review the implementation of the announcement made by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in the budget year 2022-23 and 2023-24 regarding the transfer of ownership of the property to the residential occupants of the

low-income group occupying the Nazul properties of the state.

Government Secretary General Administration Department, Government Secretary

Finance (Revenue) Department and high officials of IT Department were present in the meeting. A presentation was given on portal ‘Nazul land patta’ developed by IT Department. Sharma directed the Information and Technology Department to give training to all sub divisional officers and officers concerned with the portal and to issue necessary guidelines for the convenience of the people.

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For the first time, punitive action has been taken by RERA

as

RERA was introduced to protect the interest of home buyers.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Nischalanand Saraswati at Shri Ram Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple in Mansarovar on Thursday.

dousing the blaze at factory in Bassi on Wednesday night.

Usha Sharma, Chief Secretary

CP Joshi and Gajendra S Shekhawat during Jan Aakrosh Mahagherao rally in Chittorgarh on Thursday.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Chittorgarh on Thursday.

BJP State president CP Joshi addressing Jan Aakrosh Mahagherao protest rally in Pratapgarh on Thursday.

BJP workers agitating at collectorate in Hanumangarh on Thursday.

SWAMI NISCHALANAND ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE

‘...influence of western culture’

‘Islamic nations should not talk in our matters’

SANITATION WORKERS’ PROTEST

STALEMATE GOES ON AS TALKS FAIL

Delegation of 25 members held talks with govt officials; next round after ‘legal examination’ likely

Bharat Dixit

Jaipur: The uproar over the recruitment of sanitation staff does not seem to die down. The government has postponed the recruitment notification and the strike of the sanitation workers continues. The government called the employees to the secretariat for talks. A 25-member delegation held talks but the talks remained inconclusive.

However, the officials said to call the employees for talks again after conducting a legal examination.

After the meeting, Nandkishore Dandoria, president of United Valmiki and Labour Union, said that they were adamant on taking out recruitment advertisements without reservation. “Government is talking about a legal test. When there is order then where is the need for the test. We will be on strike until our demands are met,” he said.

State reports

383 fresh Covid cases, two deaths

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Two more coronavirus infected patients died while 383 new cases were reported on Thursday. According to the Medical and Health Department, one patient died in Kota and Tonk on Thursday due to this deadly infection. At the same time, 383 new cases of infection have been reported in the state. According to the department, out of 383 new cases, 98 in Jaipur, 51 in Udaipur, 25 each in Bharatpur and Chittorgarh, 20 in Jodhpur, 18 each in Ajmer and Sirohi, 15 each in Alwar and Pali. Currently 3155 infected are under treatment in the state.

Jpr-bound flyers stuck in Guwahati as flight cancelled

Flight cancellation by SpiceJet leaves 288 passengers stranded at Guwahati airport

Kashiram Choudhary

JAIPUR AIRPORT GETS AERODROME LICENCE TILL 2027

Thursday.

AMID PROTEST, CM ORDERS PRACTICAL EXAM ALONG WITH INTERVIEW

Bikaner: Regarding the recruitment of cleaning workers in Rajasthan, CM Ashok Gehlot said that now there will be practical exam along with the interview. At the same time, the employees say that the strike will continue till the talks with the CM do not happen. Due to the protest, the state government has postponed the recruitment of 13,000 sweepers. On this, CM Ashok Gehlot has also talked about preparing a new outline and issuing a press release and getting practical done along with the interview. CM Ashok Gehlot, who was on Bikaner tour, held talks with a delegation of cleaning workers on Thursday. “I have asked to re-make the release and now only interview will not be taken, practical will also be done. Heaps of garbage will be removed, roads and drains will be cleaned. If even two percent of them are ready to do this work, then welcome them,” he said.

VALMIKI COMMUNITY HOLDS PROTEST OUTSIDE JMCH MAYOR’S RESIDENCE

Jaipur: People from the Valmiki community on Thursday protested outside the residence of JMCH Mayor Munesh Gurjar over the issue of reservation in the recruitment of sanitation workers. Notably, the Sanyukt Valmiki and Safai Shramik Sangh have demanded to fill 100 per cent of posts in this recruitment from the people of the Valmiki community only. The community have warned that till the civic body agrees to their demands, their strike is going to continue. Owing to the protest, the garbage collection work could not be performed in the last three days in the city. The association has also formed teams to check that no one should collect garbage during the protest. As the workers were on strike for the third day, heaps of garbage could be seen around the city.

Six cops hurt in firing in Udaipur

Udaipur: An SHO and five other policemen sustained bullet injuries in Gogunda town of Udaipur district on Thursday after the team tried to nab a hardcore criminal.

Police informed that Mandwa SHO Uttam Singh, ASI Suraj Mal and four other policemen had gone to arrest hardcore criminal Ra-

Wide-eyed sightseers gape as Tigeress Riddhi hunts a turtle

First India Bureau

Sawai Madhopur: Wildlife is unpredictable and full of surprises — sometimes makes people witness bizarre and unbelievable sights in the forest. A similar scene was observed in Zone No. 3 of Ranthambore National Park.

According to the information received from the Forest Department, tourists saw Tigress T-124 i.e. Riddhi walking on the banks of a pond in

Zone 3 of Ranthambore.

After some time the tigress went into the pond and attacked the turtle sitting in the water. Within no time, the tigress caught the turtle in its jaws and hunted it.

According to wildlife experts, the tigers are usually unable to hunt the turtles. In such a situation, it is believed to be the first time when a tigress has hunted a turtle in Ranthambore.

niya while he had come to his home in Kukawas area after attending a condolence meet at her sister’s residence.

“Based on specific inputs, the team raided the house to arrest Raniya. However, members of the Raniya gang and villagers attacked the policemen. The accused started firing on the cops, during which, Mandwa SHO Uttam Singh was injured. ,” police said.

AG nod sought for filing FIR against HM, Raj BJP chief

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Advocate Poonamchand Bhandari sought permission to file a FIR against Home Minister and Rajasthan BJP President for criminal contempt. Advocate Poonamchand Bhandari sent an application to the Advocate General regarding the speech given on Jaipur bomb blast.

—Dinesh Tiwari

First India Bureau

Bhilwara: A 55-yearold woman was allegedly murdered by his son in Bhilwara on Thursday. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Manju Vishnoi (55).

“The accused Sunil Vishnoi (29) had an argument with her mother over going to a marriage ceremony,” police said.

Jaipur: The SpiceJet flight from Guwahati to Jaipur was suddenly cancelled on Thursday causing much inconvenience to 288 passengers coming to Jaipur and other cities. The passengers were stuck at the Guwahati airport. The flight was to depart at 10:40 am but about 40 minutes before its departure, it was announced that the flight was cancelled due to technical reasons.

Alok Pareek, general secretary of the Jaipur City District Congress Committee, along with his family was also coming to Jaipur. He said that the airlines did not make any other alternative arrangements for the passengers. Most of the passengers are tourists, who reached the airport after vacating their hotel rooms. One passenger had to attend a relative’s cremation in Jaipur.

Jaipur: After one-anda-half-years of handing over the operation of Jaipur Airport to the Adani Group, now its aerodrome licence has also been issued to the group. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued this licence for a period of next four-and-a-halfyears. On October 11, 2021, the operation of Jaipur Airport was handed over to Adani Group by the Airport Authority of India for the next 50 years.

WHY WAS THE LICENCE GIVEN?

l Monitoring of airport operator’s work by DGCA was done for a period of six months.

l DGCA had raised some objections in airport operations during this period. On the basis of their improvement, the group got the licence.

l All points will be audited every year and it will now be easier to make decisions.

l The group will be able to work on the construction of new terminal buildings, development of passenger facilities and the proposed Terminal-3.

Speaker CP Joshi to inaugurate National Spice Fair today at JKK

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Assembly Speaker Dr CP Joshi will inaugurate the National Cooperative Spices Fair-2023 on Friday at Jawahar Kala Kendra.

Cooperative Minister Udai Lal Anjana, Agriculture Minister Lalchand Kataria and Higher Education Minister Rajendra Singh Yadav will also be present on this occasion. This fair will be held from 28 April to 07 May in which more than 100

Govt amends allotment rules to meet deadline

In colonies where more than 60% of the plots have been constructed, Pattas can be issued from the survey plan by keeping a twenty feet wide road

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur: To achieve the target of distributing ten lakh leases in Prashasan Shahron ke Sang (PSKS) campaign, the Rajasthan government will make certain changes in the allotment.

As per the new arrangements for which orders will be issued soon, leases in cases of old settlement, 90A and approved lay out plans will be issued

within 20 days. Survey of colonies settled on agricultural land

before December 31, 2021 in which 10 per cent construction has been com-

pleted will be done and camps will be organised to issue leases.

In the colonies where more than 60 per cent of the plots have been constructed, Pattas can be issued from the survey plan by keeping a twenty feet wide road there.

The officers who are best performers in disposing of such cases will be engaged as resource cum training officers in the local bodies where the performance is poor.

It may be noted that the government had set the target to distribute 10 lakh leases in the campaign by March 31 but 7.25 lakh leases have been issued so far.

To expedite the process, a committee headed by UDH advisor G S Sandhu recently held a meeting and took decisions to make changes. As per the committee’s decision, orders will be issued soon.

Meghraj Singh Ratnu and others release the logo of National Cooperative Spices Fair-2023 at Sahakar Bhawan.

stalls will be there.

The Cooperative Minister said that Rajasthan is the only state in the country

which has been organising Sahakar Spice Fair for the last several years to provide pure spices to consumers.

Pending leases to be issued in slum areas

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Local bodies will issue pending leases in slum areas which have been denotified and become normal colonies or permanent settlements. Pattas will be issued according to the criteria of the slum and the width of the road will remain the same as it exists on the spot.

10 per cent of reserve rate or DLC rate, whichever is less, will be re-

covered for regulation. UDH and LSG departments have issued orders after the approval of Minister Dhariwal.

The leases will be issued in the joint name of husband and wife and photos of both will also be placed on the lease.

The lease will be issued for Rs 40 per sq yard upto 50 sq yard in municipal corporation area and the rate will be Rs 80 per sq yard for size above 50 sq yard.

PRASHASAN SHAHRON KE SANG DRIVE

Son kills mother in Bhilwara dist

Ravi Sharma & Gopal Lodha

Tigress T-124 is seen walking with the prey inside her mouth.

Injured personnel being taken to hospital in Udaipur on Thursday. (Inset) SHO Uttam Singh.

CM Ashok Gehlot

Passengers wait at Guwahati Airport as SpiceJet cancels flight on Thursday.

Governance happens through innovations, new ideas: PM Modi

PM addresses programme marking 20 years of SWAGAT Initiative

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Highlighting the role of technology in good governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said governance happens through innovations and new ideas.

Addressing the 20th anniversary of the SWAGAT (State Wide Atten-

Uddhav warns of taking ‘revenge’ for Eknath Shinde’s ‘backstabbing’

Mumbai (Agencies):

Former Maharashtra

Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday warned that his party would take revenge on the “backstabbing perpetrated” by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his group 11 months ago.

Speaking at the 55th anniversary celebrations of the Bharatiya Kamgar Sena (BKS), Thackeray said “everyone has their days but our days are not gone”.

“They have stabbed us in the back. I will certainly pay them back.

Whatever ‘prasad’ we give them, they will remember it for the rest of their lives,” said Thackeray.

Accusing Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis of being ‘insensitive’ to the issues

TOUGH TALK!

of labourers, Thackeray said that they are only bothered about the industrialists and not concerned for the workers or the farmers.

Hitting back at the ruling Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant who accused him of opposing mega-projects, Thackeray said that when he was the CM in the MVA government, the state secured investments worth Rs 2.5 lakh crore, and its industrial policies attracted 25 big industries here.

tion on Grievances by Application of Technology) initiative in Gujarat via video conferencing, “Governance happens through innovations and new ideas. The SWAGAT initiative in Gujarat demonstrates how technology can be efficiently used to resolve people’s grievances.” “The uniqueness of

SWAGAT initiative in Gujarat is that it embraces technology to address people’s grievances. The SWAGAT initiative ensured prompt resolution of the grievances of people. Even after 20 years, SWAGAT means ease of living and reach of governance,” he added. PM Modi interacted

PM MODI’S “MANN KI BAAT” RADIO PROGRAMME TO TURN 100 ON APRIL 30

with the past beneficiaries of the scheme. The programme was held in Gandhinagar in the presence of Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.

The Swagat online grievance redressal scheme was launched by Narendra Modi in April 2003 during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

PARKASH SINGH BADAL’S CREMATION

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat”, a radio proramme will complete its 100th edition on April 30. The programme was started on Vijyadashami on October 3, 2014. It has completed 99 editions. All India Radio launched a special series from March 15 to focus on the impact of the programme on the transformation of India. The series planned to bring out 100 identified themes highlighted by PM Modi in “Mann Ki Baat” episodes till now. PM’s unique and direct communication with the citizens through “Mann Ki Baat” has been the medium and amplifier of social changes like Swachh Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Water Conservation, Vocal for Local etc.

Political lines fade as leaders pay respect to SAD patriarch

‘Just wait & watch’: Deve Gowda on K’taka polls

New Delhi (ANI): ExPM and Janata Dal (S) chief HD Deve Gowda on Thursday expressed confidence in winning the assembly election in Karnataka saying “just wait and watch” the upcoming political developments in the state.

While talking to ANI, he said, “No reaction on anybody’s assessment. It is their assessment. Let them enjoy till the mandate of the people is declared. Just wait and watch how things move in Karnataka.” Deve Gowda ruled out the possibility of forging an alliance with Congress and said that the party aims to win the elections on its own.

Badal (PTI): Akali stalwart Parkash Singh Badal was cremated with full state honours at his ancestral village in Punjab’s Muktsar district on Thursday with thousands of mourners and leaders across the political spectrum paying their last respects to the fivetime chief minister.

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal lit the funeral pyre at a special platform erected for the last rites.

Badal’s mortal remains were taken to the

Release of Anand Mohan is as per the law: Bihar CS

Patna (Agencies):

Amid controversy over release of Anand Mohan Singh, Bihar Chief Secretary Aamir Subhani on Thursday contended the measure was in accordance with law and the state government has not done anything wrong in amending the Jail Manual 2012.

“The Bihar State Sentence Remission Council has taken the decision on the prisoners who are serving life imprisonment. We have followed all guidelines before passing the release order. Anand Mohan is a politician and there are so many talks going on pertaining to his case. He has served more than 15 years of sentence and also 7 years in jail. So, he has already been more than 22 years in jail. Hence, the decision taken in his case is as per the law,” he said.

The Patna high court had convicted Anand Mohan, in the murder of Gopalganj DM G Krishnaiah which took place on December 5, 1994 in Muzaffarpur.

PLEA FILED IN HC AGAINST BIHAR GOVT’S ACTION

Patna (ANI): The amendment of Bihar Prison Manual 2012, according to which the convicts who have served 14 or 20 years in jail could now be released, is “arbitrary and unreasonable”, an advocate who filed a plea in the Patna High Court against the government’s move said on Thursday.

An advocate Alka Verma had filed the petition in the Patna High Court on Wednesday.

family’s farmland, around a kilometer from his residence, on a flower-decked tractortrolley with his son Sukhbir Singh Badal and other family members standing with folded hands as the vehicle moved past the mourners on the route.

Overcome by emotions, Sukhbir Badal and his sister Parneet Kaur Kairon broke down before the body was consigned to flames. Badal had died at a private hospital in Mohali on Tuesday.

BADAL WAS NOT A POLITICIAN BUT A STATESMAN: NADDA

Lambi (ANI): Paying last respects to Shiromani Akali Dal patron, BJP chief JP Nadda on Thursday described Parkash Singh Badal as a “statesman”. Nadda arrived at Lambi village to pay his last respects to SAD patron Badal. “It is very saddening that Parkash Singh Badal is not among us anymore. He was not a politician, he was a statesman. He contributed his life towards establishing peace and brotherhood in the society. We learned a lot from him...,” said JP Nadda at Lambi.

Dimasa Nat’l Liberation Army signs peace pact with Centre

New Delhi (Agencies):

The Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA), an insurgent group operating mostly in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, on Thursday signed a peace agreement with the government in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. After the group signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU),

IN THE COURTYARD

CALCUTTA HC TRANSFERS PROBE OF WB RAM NAVAMI VIOLENCE CASE TO NIA

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday handed over the probe to the National Investigation Agency into the violence that broke out in Howrah and Dalkhola districts and other parts of West Bengal during Ram Navami celebrations. A Bench ordered State Police to hand over case papers to the Central govt so that NIA can commence its probe.

the home minister said Assam no longer has any tribal terrorist group. “With this, all tribal terrorist groups in Assam have joined the mainstream,” Amit Shah said.

CONSENSUAL SEX ON MARRIAGE PROMISE DOES NOT EQUATE TO RAPE: CALCUTTA HC

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court, in a 14-year-old case, has ruled that consensual physical relationship between two adults on a genuine promise of marriage, which could not be fulfilled, cannot be deemed to be rape. A single-judge bench of Justice Shampa Dutta (Paul) observed that often charges of rape are made because of complications in relationships.

Support cancer treatment of the

Nagpur (Agencies):

Anand Mohan Singh

“Two national parties and one regional party (JSD) are fighting the battle. It is very difficult to assess who will win or form the government. Some people’s assessment is Hung Assembly. At the same time, some surveys have been made about all the former CMs,” he said.

SUICIDE OF JIAH KHAN: VERDICT

LIKELY TODAY

Mumbai: A CBI court here is likely to announce on Friday its verdict in the suicide of actor Jiah Khan, who was found dead in her home on June 3, 2013. Actor Suraj Pancholi, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, is accused of abetting Jiah’s suicide. Suraj was charged on the basis of a 6-page letter purportedly written by Jiah Khan.

poor: Bhagwat

facility like the NCI.

RELEASE

AP IAS OFFICERS’ BODY OBJECTS TO SINGH’S

Vijayawada (ANI): The Indian Administrative Service Association (IAS) of Andhra Pradesh has expressed objection to the Bihar government’s decision to release Anand Mohan Singh convicted for killing Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiah. The IAS Association has urged the State Government of Bihar to reconsider its decision.

KILLED OFFICER’S DAUGHTER MAKES

AN APPEAL TO PM

Hyderabad: Padma Krishnaiah, the daughter of the IAS officer murdered in Bihar 29 years ago, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene about the release of Anand Mohan Singh, the man jailed in the case.

A gangster-turned-politician, Anand Mohan Singh was release at 3 am on Thursday following a tweak in the jail rules of the Bihar state.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday called for extending public support to the healthcare system particularly the cancer treatment for marginally poor sections of the society.

Inaugurating the National Cancer Institute (NCI) here, Bhagwat said though the Institute has come up with latest of equipments and modern treatment facility, he hoped the NCI will live up to the expectations of the cancer patients and their kin.

He said, though cancer is a big problem and a major health issue but needs to be tackled by

moral support and effectively through medicine with dedicated treatment by a world-class

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is the brain behind the cancer hospital, were also present on the occasion.

Bhagwat said the NCI was a dream come true for Fadnavis and his colleague Shailesh Joglekar who lost one family member respectively and were persuaded to set up a facility like Tata Cancer Hospital in Mumbai.

RSS CHIEF, NITIN GADKARI, ADANI AT NCI INAUGURATION

Nagpur: The NCI was inaugurated on Thursday at an event attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and industrialist Gautam Adani. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis were also present.

Funeral of former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal at Badal village in Muktsar district, on Thursday.

BJP chief JP Nadda, Hardeep Puri and others at Badal’s funeral. LIFE MILESTONES OF PARKASH S BADAL

Gautam Adani (R), Mohan Bhagwat, Eknath Shinde and Nitin Gadkari at the NCI, Nagpur on Thursday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Uddhav Thackeray at BKS meeting, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Things happen! We all have the power to choose how we will process the events of our life, this capacity to choose is our highest human power.

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MEHANGAI RAHAT CAMP AT SRI GANGANAGAR

There will be no dearth of money to shield people from inflation: Gehlot

CM Gehlot reached Ganeshgarh via road as his helicopter had to be landed in Sriganganagar due to bad weather

Sunil Sihag

Sri Ganganagar: CM

Ashok Gehlot while addressing the beneficiaries at the ‘Inflation Relief Camp’ at Ganeshgarh in Sriganganagar on Thursday, promised that there would be no shortage of resources to run the public welfare schemes and protect the common man against inflation.

“Along with this, free treatment of Rs 25 lakh in Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme for Nirogi Rajasthan, accident insurance of Rs 10 lakh, additional employment for 25 days under the CM’s Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and additional employment for 100 days for Kathodi, Sahariya and specially- abled people, along with 125 days of employment under the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme, the common man will get strength.

Under the Chief Minister’s Free Annapurna Food Packet Scheme,

the beneficiaries who come under the ambit of national food security will get free Annapurna food packets every month. The registration of all eligible persons at the relief camps would continue,” he said. The CM also interacted with the beneficiaries.

PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra said that about 92 percent budget announcements have been completed by the state government. “Rajasthan is leading in providing relief to the common man,” he said.

Various schemes and programmes of the state government are providing relief to the needy: Sukhjinder S Randhawa

9 NRR stuck in Jeddah reach Mumbai safely

CM Gehlot directs to provide proper facilities to send them to their homes

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Flight IFC 9723

Jaipur: A video of CS Usha Sharma from inflation relief camp went viral, wherein, CM Gehlot is seen handing over the guarantee card gas cylinder to a woman & a picture of CM with her is being clicked. CS Usha Sharma can also be seen standing next to CM, however, the event management firm’s manager can be heard saying, “Ma’am, please get out of the frame.” Suddenly, CS Usha Sharma was nowhere to be seen in frame. The manager’s behaviour has become a topic of discussion in the bureaucratic circles!

Rajendra Chhabra

Gehlot, Pilot powerful leaders; no discord in party: Raj co-incharge

Yogesh Sharma

Jaipur: AICC co-incharge for Rajasthan

Amrrita Dhawan on Thursday said that ‘Congress is not like BJP where neck is cut with a sword on speaking. On internal discord in the party, she said that a person can share his pain with party. She said that differences happen even at home. “There may be differences of opinion in the party but we will fight elections together,” she said.

At the same time, the other co-in charge

Virender Singh Rathore said both Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot are very strong leaders, calling them a confluence of experience and energy.

Dhariwal on 3-day tour to Kota from today

First India Bureau

Kota: UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal will be on a 3-day visit to Kota beginning today. The Minister will participate in padyatra under the ‘Haath se Haath Jodo’ drive & will

CONG CO-INCHARGES RATHORE, DHAWAN IN JPR

Jaipur: Two co-incharges of PCC Virender Singh Rathore & Amrrita Dhawan visited Jaipur for first time after the appointment. Congress Spokesperson Swarnim Chaturvedi, former Youth Congress General Secy Jitendra Singh Jadaun, Avin Singh Juneja and many Congress leaders and workers welcomed them. Talking to media at the airport, Rathore said, “As the in-charge of Youth Congress, I had visited here earlier too & I will meet & talk to everyone & complete the organisational appointments as well.” On the issue of factionalism between CM Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, he said that both are very important for the party. On the other hand, Amrrita Dhawan said that the Congress will be back in power in Raj. On the question of deteriorating law & order in state, Dhawan said that law & order situation in Raj was better than that in the national capital. —Kashiram Choudhary

COURTESY MEET!

also participate in local events. Under Dhariwal’s leadership, a padyatra will be taken out in Ward No 42 today. Padyatras will be held in Kala Talaab area on Apr 29 & Ward No. 62 of North Corporation on Apr 30.

‘INFLATION RELIEF CAMPS USELESS WITHOUT MIN STAFF’

Barmer: Baytu MLA Harish Chaudhary on Thursday, wrote a letter to CM Gehlot while supporting the demands of ministerial employees.

Chaudhary wrote that at present govt is holding inflation relief camps and ‘PGKS’ drive, but without them these camps are useless as masses aren’t getting benefited & urged CM to take note of the demands. In another letter, he raised the issue of providing government job to kins of those who suffred a disability while on duty and have taken voluntary retirement.

—Mukesh Mathrani

carrying Indians from Jeddah reached Mumbai at 3 pm on Friday amidst the internal crisis in Sudan. Instructions were given by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to make proper arrangements for these migrant Rajasthanis at Mumbai airport so that the migrants of Rajasthan who came after facing this catastrophe could be sent to their homes safely.

9 migrants from Rajasthan returned in this flight. In these, migrant Rajasthanis from Bikaner, Jhunjhunu, Si-

INVITING THE GUV...

kar, Churu, Jaipur, Udaipur and Tonk reached Mumbai. They were received by Manoj Tiwari, Dy General Manager, Rajasthan Bhawan, Saurabh Sinha, Assistant Manager, Rajasthan Bhawan under the direction of Additional Chief Secretary and Chief Resident Commissioner of the state, Shubhra Singh. Dhiraj Srivastava, Resident Commissioner, Rajasthan Foundation, who is looking after all the arrangements for migrants returning from Sudan, said that state government is committed to bring migrant Rajasthanis back to India safely and take them to their destinations. All these Rajasthanis will be taken to their destinations today.

Governor Kalraj Mishra with Assembly Speaker Dr CP Joshi, who paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Thursday. Dr Joshi also invited Governor Mishra to the ’Sawamani programme,’ which will be organised by the former at the Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple on Saturday.

Govt promotes 3 IPS officers to DG Rank

Dr Rituraj Sharma and Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: IPS Saurabh Srivastava has finally got the gift of promotion from ADG to DG rank before retirement. Along with him, the Additional Secretary in the CBI at the Centre, DC Jain, has also been given proforma promotion to the rank of DG. Along with this A.

Ponnuchami, who was also ADG, has also been promoted to DG. Notably, all these three are IPS officers of the 1991 batch.

IPS Saurabh Srivas-

First India Bureau

Kota: Travel time between Kota and Delhi will reduce to 4 hours when vehicles will start plying between the two destinations through Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from December.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday reviewed the works related to National Highways Authority of India and Ministry of Road Transport in his parliamentary Constituency.

Officials told Birla that Delhi-Dausa part of the highway has

tava, posted at Police Headquarters, is retiring on April 30. On Thursday, before retirement, he has been given a gift by the govern-

ment by promoting him from ADG to DG.

DC Jain, the seniormost IPS of the 1991 batch, is currently Additional Secretary in the CBI at Centre. He has been given proforma promotion. He will retire in October 2023.

Right now ADG Police Housing A. Ponnuchamy is retiring in May. He is second in

seniority in 1991 batch. On the other hand, Saurabh Srivastava has got utmost benefit of this promotion, who will retire on April 30. He is third in seniority in the 1991 batch. Since all three IPS promoted on Thursday will retire in same year, thus, all the three officers will be retiring from the post of DG.

ATTACK ON BIRLA’S

STAFF, FIVE HELD

their

started in the first phase and part from Dausa and Sawai Madhopur is also likely to be opened by June.

Officials said that 75 per cent work of DelhiMumbai Expressway in

Kota-Bundi has been completed and a target has been set to complete the remaining work by December.

The traffic between Kota to Delhi and Kota to Godhra is likely to

In the Kishorpura police station area of the city, some miscreants beat up the staff of the Lok Sabha Speaker in a dispute over a bike collision. The miscreants snatched the mobile phone of the staff and fled. Police said they have arrested five people and recovered two bikes and two looted mobiles from them.

start on this highway in December. After this, the distance of many cities including Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Alwar, Delhi, Ujjain, Ratlam can be covered in a very short time.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Sukhjinder Randhawa with the beneficiaries during the Mehangai Rahat Camp at Ganeshgarh in Sriganganagar district on Thursday.

Non-resident Rajasthanis from Bikaner, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu, Jaipur, Udaipur & Tonk flash a victory sign at Mumbai airport.

CM Ashok Gehlot lends a patient ear to a beneficiary during the Mehangai Rahat Camp held at Ganeshgarh in Sri Ganganagar district on Thursday.

Dharmendra Rathore hands over the Guarantee Card to a beneficiary during the Mehangai Rahat Camp in Masuda tehsil of Ajmer district on Thursday.

Saurabh Srivastava Nina Singh DC Jain

Virender S Rathore and Amrrita Dhawan being welcomed by Congress workers at a hotel in Khasakothi in Jaipur on Thursday.

Om Birla interacts with people & addresses

concerns at Lok Sabha Camp Office in Kota on Thursday.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra calls on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the latter’s residence in New Delhi on Thursday.

KASHISH GOSWAMI, THE REIGNING MISS TEEN GRAND INDIA 2023, RECENTLY SHARED HER INSPIRING JOURNEY OF MISS TEEN DIVA, IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CITY FIRST

Teen Grand India 2023

at the Miss Teen Diva contest which was held recently.

IThe diva is known for her versatility, effortlessly transitioning from classic looks to edgier, avant-garde ensembles. Kashish began her pageant journey when she was just three years old and continued to participate in various pageants throughout her There’s no more powerful lesson than knowing that your setbacks will one day help you succeed, and she proved it. When asked, ‘what motivated her to be a part of this beauty pageant, the diva replied’, “Since I was a

little girl, I have always dreamed of competing in pageants like my sister, thus I grew up watching pageants. This motivated me to compete in one of my own, and what better platform could there be than Glamanad Miss Teen Diva.”

While describing her win, the crowned queen said, “My dream has always been to be crowned Miss Teen Diva, and after losing that dream for the first time, I realized that the following year needed to be a stronger comeback and a victory for me. I hope to be able to handle the responsibilities that the title has brought with it so that I can bring In-

dia pride and glory by winning on an international platform as well. I am so happy and proud that I am unable to express it in words. This title is everything that I have ever wanted.”

When asked about her role model, the gorgeous lady said, “My mother is my role model because of the way she manages her career with her kids and does it all with such grace. She genuinely motivates me to pursue my goals with tenacity. I am also grateful to Nikhil Anand, my National Director for support-

YOUR DAY

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

You will get the financial help that you are seeking for and then accordingly you will decide what steps to take next. At work place you may earn oodles of joy and recognition by foraying into something new. Please take good care of your health and avoid stepping out in adverse

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

You will continue to enjoy your good health if you stick to a proper diet and exercise regime. You may finally meet your financial savior who will help you put the pieces at the right place. Some of you may assist your family by organizing a function or an event.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

You have a good health and there is nothing to worry as such.

To prevent any monetary loss, you should care to read your business proposal twice before taking any decision. In office, you may need to persuade someone to stand in your favour but it will be worth it.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

This is the time to become serious about getting in shape and start eating healthy. You have limited income as of now and that could trouble you but don’t worry the times will change. Due to no work pressure in office, you could spend more time with near and dear ones.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

You have a fine health so nothing to worry. It may take some time for you to have a financial stability.

It will be good for your image to maintain healthy relationship with your colleague and keep them in your favour. It may get difficult for you to deal with the firm opinion

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

You are satisfied with your health and you enjoy that feeling. Money will flow into your life to make you financially stable.

Some of you may earn good name for being consistent at work. In social life, it’s a good practice to avoid blaming others for our own shortcomings.

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

You have a good healthy but that does not mean you should ignore the minor problems. On business front you need to be open minded to make some financial gains. You may all of a sudden feel the need to clarify some rumour about you

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

You may go for a cheat meal all as a reward for maintaining good health. If you have been struggling with money then that’s a thing of a past now as money will flow in from all the directions. In office, you will support your colleague by sharing his/her work pressure.

4 WAYS THAT CAN HELP STUDENTS

IMPROVED ASSESSMENT

have been shown to quickly and dynamically make changes to the learning environment, content, and tasks to help individuals learn more and quickly improve.

W. IAN O’BYRNE Associate Professor of Literacy Education, College of Charleston

A

s artificial intelligence systems play a bigger role in everyday life, they’re changing the world of education, too.

For instance, researchers at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University taught a system how to solve a math problem. The system can follow instructions from a human supervisor to understand mathematical rules and adapt its approach to problems it has never seen before. The system can also identify areas where it had to make multiple attempts before arriving at the correct answer, flag those for teachers as places human students may get confused, and highlight methods the system used to arrive at the right answer.

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The educational assessment focuses on how an educator knows whether a student is learning what is being taught. Traditional assessments – essays, multiple-choice tests, short-answer questions –are little changed from a century ago. Artificial intelligence has the potential to change that by identifying patterns in learning that may not be apparent to individual teachers or administrators.

lored to each student’s individual interests.

Teachers are taught to identify the learning goals of all students in a class and adapt instruction to the specific needs of individual students. But with 20 or more students in a classroom, fully customized lessons aren’t always realistic. Everyone learns differently.

An AI system can observe how a student proceeds through an assigned task, how much time they take and whether they are successful. If the student is struggling, the system can offer help; if the student is succeeding, the system can present more difficult tasks to keep the activity challenging.

This type of real-time feedback is often difficult for an

SAGITTARIUS

Researchers at Stanford have been developing and testing a prototype of what’s called an “intelligent textbook,” titled “Inquire.” It is an iPad app that monitors students’ focus and attention while they read by paying attention to how students interact with the app. The interactive text includes definitions of keywords accessible by touch or click and allows students to highlight and annotate while reading.

The textbook can also suggest questions about the content and areas for future inquiry that are customized for each individual. It can change the reading level of the text and also include supplemental photos, videos and materials to help students understand what they’re studying.

These games can help parents and teachers efficiently determine whether children are reading at their appropriate grade level and get them on track if they are not.

AI adaptive learning systems can quickly identify when a student is struggling and then provide more or different support to help them succeed. As the student shows that they have mastered the content or skill, the AI tool provides more difficult tasks and materials to further challenge the learner.

Another assessment project, Reach Every Reader, staffed by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, MIT and Florida State University, creates educational games for parents to play with their children while teaching them to read. Some of the games have adults and children roleplay as characters based on real-life scenarios.Chatbots have been used to respond to typed or spoken input. Many individuals in-

teract with a chatbot when they ask Alexa or Siri a question. In education, chatbots with artificial intelligence systems can guide students with personalized, just-intime feedback or assistance. These chatbots can answer questions about course content or structure. This helps students keep track of their own learning while keeping them motivated and engaged.

Much like an automated playlist of musical or video recommendations, an AI-powered recommender system can generate tailored assessment questions, detect misunderstandings and suggest new areas for a learner to explore.

These AI technologies have the potential to help learners

PERSONALIZED LEARNING

Personalized learning occurs when the students’ interests and goals guide learning. The teacher is more of a facilitator, while the what, why and how of learning is mostly dictated by the student. Artificial intelligence systems can provide individualized instruction tai-

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CAPRICORN AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19 Keep a close tab on what you eat if you want to remain healthy. You must limit your expenses to only buying essential stuff. In office, your colleagues may not like your upfront nature. Your love may not give the kind of attention you have been waiting for.

23PISCES FEB20 - MARCH 20 Your optimism will keep you going and you will find yourself in absolute peace. The more time you invest in a project completion, the better it will in terms of monetary gains. In social life, avoid venting your anger on some who is younger or elder to you.

For instance, the language-learning company Duolingo uses AI and machine learning to create and score tests of English proficiency for universities, companies and government agencies. The tests start with a series of standard questions, but based on how the student does with those, the system will select harder or easier questions to more quickly identify a student’s exact abilities and weaknesses.

KIM KARDASHIAN’S BEST FRIEND

Kim Kardashian has treated her fans and followers with a new picture of her eldest daughter North West. Kim shares an extremely close bond with North West and it is pretty evident with their dynamic online. Speaking of which, a few hours ago today, Kim K

took to the ‘gram and posted a new picture of her stylish 10-year-old daughter. Read on to know more. In the photo shared by Kim Kardashian, one can see North West, 10, dressed up stylishly in an oversized graphic tee shirt. She also wore a pair of suave sunglasses, while her hair was

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Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover are doting parents to their five-month-old daughter Devi Basu Singh Grover. Now, Bipasha Basu has shared a video of her dancing with Devi and it is sure to brighten up your day! On Wednesday, Bipasha Basu took to her Instagram to share an adorable reel that shows Bipasha dancing with little Devi. The actress is seen holding Devi in a baby carrier, as she danced with her on the balcony of her home. She shared the video along with Taylor Swift’s song ‘Never Grow Up’ playing in the background, and wrote, “ Dancing with Devi Is my most favourite thing to do now #mamaandbaby #motherhood #monkeylove #devibasusinghgrover #bepresent.”

Fans flooded the comments section with adorable messages, and while one Instagram user wrote, “The most beautiful relationship,” another one commented,

styled in a high ponytail with a side parting. North looked down and posed for the picture, while she held a phone in her hand. They also used a violet and blue lighting effect on the wall. Sharing this photo, Kim captioned the post, “my best friend (red heart emoji).”

CASUALLY COOL

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan has a massive fan following on social media. On March 26, Gauri Khan shared a lovely family portrait featuring herself, Shah Rukh Khan, and their kids Suhana, Aryan Khan and AbRam. She

table look, My Life In Design, and the picture is from the new book. Now, another picture from the book has surfaced on Suhana’s fan pages, and it shows Suhana chilling casually at her home, Mannat. The cropped shirt has an oversized silhouette and Suhana rolled up the sleeves of the shirt. The ture with the caption, “It is suhana khan's era and we ed, “Nice fresh other one wrote,

Daytime Emmy Nomination

Selena Gomez just landed a 2023 Daytime

Emmy Nomination for her cooking show Selena + Chef which airs on HBO Max. The 30-year-old singer and actress received the Emmy nod in the outstanding culinary series category. The nominations were announced on Tuesday, April 26. Read on to know more. Gomez’s show will compete against some very popular and successful culinary shows helmed by noted food personalities. The winner will be announced on June 16, 2023, during the prestigious

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annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Selena + Chef is currently streaming on HBO Max. In the latest season of the show, the Rare singer is seen learning to hone her cooking skills from several allstar chefs at her Malibu beach house. Continuing with the tradition of previous seasons, this season too the chefs highlight a charity and its cause. It should be noted that up till now, Selena + Chef has raised $400,000 for 26 non-profit organizations.

This is Selena Gomez’s second Emmy nomination. Earlier, she received a Primetime Emmy nod as a producer for her hit Hulu series Only Murders in

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ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDED!

Jagdeesh Chandra visited the channel office of Bharat24-Vision of New India at NOIDA on Thursday. He also awarded the Top performing Anchors who garnered major attraction on the popular Social Media handles of Bharat24. Poornima Mishra, Palak Sharma and Shakshi Mishra were awarded for the highest views on Bharat24 Social Media platforms.

GREETINGS!

Governor Kalraj Mishra was greeted by Dr Narendra Kumar Sharma during a courtesy meeting at Raj Bhawan, Jaipur on Thursday. During the meet he also presented the first copy of his book ‘Maharshi Parshuram’ to Governor. He informed that this book is written in the context of the ideal life and character of Maharishi Parshuram, has included researchinspired information about his work done as a protector of religion and justice in the society.

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Sunita Gehlot, the wife of CM Ashok Gehlot, recently released a new song on her YouTube channel, namely ‘Singer Sunita Gehlot’ on Thursday. The song is a traditional folk song known as “Banna Banni geet,” which is commonly sung at weddings and other auspicious occasions in Rajasthan. Sunita Gehlot’s rendition of the banna banni geet has received positive reviews from music enthusiasts and fans on social media. The song has also helped to promote Rajasthani folk music and culture to a wider audience.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The birthday of IPS Kundan Kanwariya was on Thursday, April 27. We wish him all the best!

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

Jagdeep Singh, senior advisor at Spark Communications, popularly known as Jags, congratulated his daughter and son-in-law Tusharika Singh and Abhimanyu Saxena respectively, as they celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary on Thursday. He penned an emotional note on Instagram. Sharing a picture of the lovely couple, Jags wrote, “It seems like only yesterday that you were just a little girl, and now you’ve grown into such a wonderful woman, Tush! I am so proud of the person you have become and the life you have built with Abhimanyu. Your marriage is a testament to your love, commitment, and dedication to each other. Watching you two together fills my heart with joy and pride. Happy Wedding Anniversary Tush & Abhimanyu!” Wishes poured in from friends and family for the lovely couple.

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Ray (Miss Teen Universe India), Sejal Gupta (Miss Teen International India), Karemma Khan (Miss Teen World India) and Parineeta Bakshi (Miss Teen Diva First Runners Up) are making the heads turn these days as their hoardings dot the Jaipur skyline. They are a true inspiration for young girls of the future generation who have dreams in their eyes to make it big in the world of the entertainment and fashion industry. A beautiful hoarding was set up at the First India Newspaper office, MI Road, in Jaipur, showcasing their beauty and congratulating them for their victory

SPORTS MEET UP

CITY FIRST

The inaugural ceremony of the Seedling Challengers’ Meet which was held at JNU Indoor Sports Complex on Thursday.

Over 350 teams from prestigious schools from all over Rajasthan participated in the ceremony. Challengers’ is a Basketball, Volleyball, Karate and Skating championship in which more than 3000 students are participating from all over the state over a three day span.

The ceremony began with the welcome address by Dr Sandeep Bakshi, the CEO and Director who encouraged the enthusiastic players to play the game in the

perfect sportsman spirit. He announced that JNU would offer Sports Scholarships to talented sportsmen seeking admission in Sports Quota. The Chief Guest

GREETINGS!

Sports Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Chandna declared the meet open by jumping the ball. He applauded the efforts of the Seedling Group to promote sports along with academics and also inspired the young players to play with zeal and exuberance. The players were exhorted to keep their values intact while playing the games. The ceremony turned out to be a grand affair, with the Seedling Band playing thrilling tunes and students serving as cheerleaders as the games commenced. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

WORKSHOP FOR GRAPHIC NOVEL ON ROAD SAFETY

During the National Startup Expo event held at SKIT on April 18–19, more than 35 teams from different colleges exhibited their products in different categories which were comprised of Ideation stage, Prototype and established Startup. Five participants of SKIT Incubation were shortlisted for funding of Rs.25 lakh each by Director Bharat Sharma of Stocknerv Pvt. Ltd. The primary Investor company of the event. Dr Manoj Gattani the founder of IGET innovation lab, joining the event as Co-Investor also announced funding of Rs. 3 lakhs and Rs. 1 lakh to two of the participants of the Startup and Prototype stage. Participants from all three categories were also selected for 1st and 2nd prizes.

Mind Blowing Film Promotions launched the poster of Season 2 of its fashion show and beauty pageant program Miss & Mrs Alluring Beauty of Rajasthan & National Dynamic Awards at Hotel Grand Safari on Thursday.

The grand finale of Season 2 of Miss & Mrs Alluring Beauty of Rajasthan will be held on 9 June, in which Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty and actress Malaika Arora along with Bollywood director Aman Prajapat will be present and honour all the participants with National Dynamic Award for excellence in various fields. Organisers JD Maheshwari, Pawan Goyal, Sandeep Yadav, Kailash Bunkar, Mahendra Lohiya, Sumer Chaudhary, Nitesh Agarwal, Mukesh Sahiwal, Monu Sharma, Krishan Kumawat, Raj Khan and Sakshi Bhogal were also present at the event.

The poster launch ceremony of the Indo International Achievers Award was organised at Club El-Dorado, Jaipur on Thursday.

During the launch, Ajay Jain, Hukum Singh Kumpawat, Rinku Singh Gurjar and Ambalika Shastri were present as the chief guests of the program. The brand ambassador of the Indo International Achievers Award, astrologer Surabhi Gupta, club owner Neeraj Sharma and Youth Icon Rishee Miglani were also present. During this, organiser Rinku Singh Gurjar informed that 100 talents selected from across the country would be felicitated. The celebrity guest and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra will grace the program and honour all the achievers by giving them trophies. Indo International Achievers Award will be held on June 30.

CITY FIRST

Additional Director General of Police, (Road Safety), VK Singh was the Chief Guest for the workshop organised by Muskaan Foundation for Road Safety in association with Mahaveer Digambar Jain Shiksha Samiti and Mahaveer Public School. He appreciated the innovative methods of the Muskaan Foundation and welcomed Sandeep Sethi for his new ideas. He was welcomed by the Secretary Sunil Bakshi, Treasurer Mahesh Kala and the Principal Seema Jain. The workshop intended to create a pool of designs to convey Road Safety messages and

information to the youth through Graphic novels and designed artwork. The Art and language faculty of 25 schools participated in the workshop.

Conceptualization of the workshop were done by Sandeep Sethi, educator and ideation expert in education. He explained that the ideation and dialogues are to be prepared earlier and then it would be easier to fill the space with forms. Trustee Muskaan Foundation Dr Mridul Bhasin said, ‘The artwork on selected topics would be done by teachers and these would be used on the wall

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Jagdeesh Chandra awards Poornima Mishra for crossing the

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Jagdeesh Chandra awards Shakshi Mishra for crossing the 4 Million viewership on Bharat24 YouTube & Facebook platforms in the 3rd week of April. Also seen are Poornima Mishra, Amit Mishra and Syed Umar.

Jagdeesh Chandra awards Palak Sharma for crossing 5 Million on Bharat24 YouTube & Facebook platforms in 3rd week of April. Also seen are Sanjay Pandey, Poornima Mishra, Amit Mishra, Syed Umar, Amit Ojha, Arvind Kumar Sharma and Shashikesh Ranjan.

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Sports Minister Ashok Chandna and Dr Sandeep Bakshi with the participants during the Seedling Challengers’ Meet

Additional Director General of Police VK Singh addressing the teachers as Chief Guest at Mahaveer Public School

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Shikha Thakur, news anchor, Bharat24- Vision of New India, as she reached Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi on Thursday, to seek blessings, as her birthday was on April 24. Jagdeesh Chandra congratulated and wished her huge success.

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Poonam Madan, Rishee Miglani, Ambalika Shastri and Rinku Singh Gurjar