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MAY, 2023
MONDAY
JAIPUR
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P5
EAM DISCUSSES INDO-PACIFIC,
UKRAINE WITH COUNTERPARTS
Stockholm: EAM S Jaishankar has discussed a
range of issues, including the Indo-Pacific and
the Ukraine war, during his meetings here with
his 8 counterparts in Sweden.
SHAH TO INAUGURATE TRAINING
PROG ON LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugu-
rate a Training Programme on Legislative Drafting here on
Monday. It is aimed at creating an understanding of the
principles and practices of legislative drafting.
PM MODI VISITS ‘JANA SHAKTI’
EXHIBITION AT NGMA
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday visited
a thematic exhibition hosted at the National Gallery
of Modern Art here to mark the 100th episode of
his radio broadcast programme ‘Mann ki Baat’.
P6
2 KILLED AS DUST
STROM SWEEPS
PARTS OF RAJASTHAN
Jaipur: As storm swept parts
of State, Priya Gurjar (6)
was killed in a wall collapse
incident in Dudu town on
Sunday. Her father and 2
family members were injured.
In another incident, a 22-yr-
old differently-abled man, Anil
Meghwal, died in Singhana
police station area. P2
GOVT TO MAKE `300
CR EQUITY INFUSION
IN ALLIANCE AIR
New Delhi: The govt is set to
make an equity infusion of Rs
300 crore in regional carrier
Alliance Air, facing financial
headwinds, a senior official
said. Alliance Air, earlier part
of Air India, is now owned
by AI Assets Holding Ltd
(AIAHL), a special-purpose
vehicle formed by Centre.
6 WOMEN DIE IN
ROAD ACCIDENT IN
ANDHRA PRADESH
Rajamahendravaram: Six
women died on the spot
after an autorickshaw in
which they were travelling
in collided head-on with
a private bus in Kakinada
district of Andhra Pradesh
on late Saturday, the police
said on Sunday.
CISCE RESULTS: PASS
PERCENTAGE IN CLASS
10 AT 98.94, 96.93 IN 12
New Delhi: The CISCE on
Sunday declared results for
Class 10 and 12 with 98.94
per cent and 96.93 per cent
of students, respectively,
clearing the exams. CISCE
Secretary Gerry Arathoon
said the results were declared
on Sunday afternoon. P6
READ
Crucial
Crucial
INDIA IMPOSES
PHASED IMPORT BAN
ON 928 DEFENCE ITEMS
New Delhi: The Defence
Ministry has approved the
largest positive indigenisation
list of 928 strategically-
important Line Replacement
Units, sub-systems, spares
and components, including
high-end materials and
spares, with import worth
Rs 715 crore. P6
Dhankhars offer prayers at temples in Pushkar Nagaur
VICE-PREZ WITH WIFE IN RAJASTHAN
Vice -President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife Sudesh Dhankhar being welcomed by Governor Kalraj
Mishra at Jaipur International Airport on Sunday.
A ROYALS’ BATTLE SANS EXCITEMENT
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur: It was a Royal
battle without any ex-
citement. Hosts Ra-
jasthan Royals faced
Royal Challengers Ban-
galore in the 60th match
of Indian Premier
League (IPL)2023 at
SMS Stadium, here on
Sunday. But the match
proved to be a one-sided
affair as host team suf-
fering a batting collapse
got all out for 59 to lose
the match to RCB by 112
runs. Chasing 172 for a
win, the Royals suffered
a stunning batting col-
lapse to be bundled out
in just 10.3 over for the
third lowest total in IPL
history with only Shim-
ron Hetmyer (35 off 19
balls) and Joe Root (10
off 15 balls) scoring in
double-digit figures.
It was RR’s second low-
est total as they just
about managed to go
past their earlier lowest
of 58 against the same
opponents in 2009 by
one run. RCB bowlers
exploited the lack of ap-
plication by RR batters
and game sense as all of
them returned with
wickets. P7
RCB players celebrate their win against Rajasthan Royals at SMS Stadium in Jaipur, on Sunday. RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot at the prize distribution ceremony. RR player Yashasvi Jaiswal takes catch of RCB’s Virat Kohli.
BRIEF SCORES
ROYAL CHALLENGERS
BANGALORE
171/5
RAJASTHAN ROYALS
59/All out
in 10.3 overs
RAJASTHAN
ROYALS LOSE
TO ROYAL
CHALLENGERS
BANGALORE
Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru (ANI): Af-
ter Congress registered
a thumping victory in
the Karnataka assem-
bly election, the next
question that arises is
who would be the next
chief minister.
The contest between
its two top leaders, Sid-
daramaiah and DK Shi-
vakumar, for the chief
ministerial post has in-
tensified with their sup-
porters on Sunday put-
ting up posters in sup-
port of their respective
leaders. Supporters of
Siddaramaiah, who is a
former chief minister
of Karnataka, put up a
poster outside Siddara-
maiah’s residence in
Bengaluru, referring to
him as “the next CM of
Karnataka.”
Posters were also put
up on Sunday outside
the house of DK Shiva-
kumar’s house in Ban-
galore wishing him an
advanced birthday
which is on May 15 with
writing in them “Birth-
day greetings to the
new Chief Minister of
Karnataka”. More on P5
Poster war for “next CM” breaks out after Congress’ big win in Karnataka
Let’s build
Twitter 2.0, new
CEO tells Musk
Polling
centres in
Turkiye close
after election
New Delhi: The upcom-
ing Twitter CEO, Linda
Yaccarino, former
Chairman of Global Ad-
vertising and Partner-
ships at NBC Universal,
on Sunday said she is
prepared to build Twit-
ter 2.0 and transform
the business together
with Musk and millions
of platform users.
Full report on P7
Ankara: Turks on Sun-
day finished voting in
one of the most conse-
quential elections in the
country’s 100-year his-
tory
, a contest that could
end President Tayyip
Erdogan’s 20-year rule
and reverberate well be-
yond Turkiye’s borders.
Polling stations in the
elections, where voters
have been selecting
their choice for presi-
dent as well as parlia-
ment, closed at 5pm lo-
cal time (1400 GMT).
The presidential vote
will decide not only who
leads Turkiye, a NATO-
member country of 85
million, but also how it
is governed, where its
economyisheadedamid
a deep cost of living cri-
sis, and the shape of its
foreign policy
.
Anil Sharma and Sunil Puri
Pushkar/Nagaur: Vice
President Jagdeep
Dhankhar offered
prayers at Brahma tem-
ple in Pushkar town in
Ajmer. Dhankhar along
with his wife Sudesh
DhankharreachedPush-
karinahelicopterwhere
they were received by
Rajasthan Tourism De-
velopment Corporation
(RTDC) chairman Dhar-
mendra Rathore, divi-
sional commissioner
and other officers.
From the helipad in
mela ground, they
reached the temple
amid tight security ar-
rangements and offered
prayers. Dhankharlater
reached the famous
Tejaji temple in Khar-
nal in Nagaur and of-
fered prayers to the folk
deity Veer Tejaji. He
later unveiled the statue
of former Union Minis-
ter Late Nathuram
Mirdha in Merta City
.
He also took the pro-
gress report of the con-
struction work of Veer
Tejaji’s temple from the
office bearers of the
temple committee.
Former Union Minis-
ter CR Chaudhary, for-
mer Nagaur MP Jyoti
Mirdha, former MLA
Richpal Mirdha wel-
comed Dhankhar.
District Collector Pi-
yush Samariya and SP
Ramamurthy Joshi
were present with him.
After offering prayers
at Kharnal, the V-P left
for Merta. P8
Cong MLAs authorise party chief
Kharge to pick new Karnataka CM
Bengaluru (PTI):
Newly elected Con-
gress MLAs in Karna-
taka on Sunday au-
thorised party presi-
dent Mallikarjun
Kharge to pick the
next chief minister,
party sources said.
The Congress Leg-
islature Party, which
met at a private hotel
here Sunday evening,
passed a unanimous
resolution authoris-
ing the party chief to
pick its leader.
Earlier, the Con-
gress central observ-
ers, along with AICC
General Secretary KC
Venugopal held a
meeting with Leader
of Opposition in the
outgoing Assembly
Siddaramaiah and
Karnataka Congress
president DK Shiva-
kumar.
Dhankhar also
unveiled the statue
of former Union
Minister Late
Nathuram
WILL ANALYSE POLL
RESULTS: BOMMAI
Bengaluru: Outgoing CM
Basavaraj Bommai on
Sunday said that the BJP
has accepted the party’s
“defeat” in the assembly
election “humbly” and has
decided to do a detailed
analysis of the poll results
and do the course cor-
rection to come back to
power in Lok Sabha polls.
3 OBSERVERS FOR
K’TAKA CLP ELECTION
Bengaluru: All India Con-
gress Committee (AICC)
president Mallikarjun
Kharge on Sunday deputed
former Maharashtra CM
Sushil Kumar Shinde and
two other party leaders as
observers for the election of
constituency Labour Party
(CLP) in Karnataka.
PRAVEEN SOOD, KARNATAKA POLICE CHIEF,
TO BE NEXT CBI DIRECTOR FOR 2 YEARS
New Delhi: Praveen Sood, Karnataka police
chief, has been chosen as the next director
of the CBI. He will succeed current director
Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, whose term ends on
May 25. He was in news when DK Shivaku-
mar accused him of protecting the BJP govt.
“OBSERVERS WILL
TAKE MLAs’ OPINION”
New Delhi: Mallikarjun
Kharge on Sunday said the
AICC observers will convey
the opinion of the party’s
MLAs in Karnataka to the
high command which will
then take a decision on
the chief ministerial pick.
Kharge returned here from
Karnataka in the afternoon.
KPCC chief DK Shivakumar with Siddaramaiah and others at the
Congress Legislative party meeting, in Bengaluru on Sunday.
—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

First India Bureau
Jaipur: CM Ashok Ge-
hlot has approved the
proposal to upgrade 158
sub-health centres to
primary health centres,
open three new primary
health centres and a
new urban primary
health centre in Raj. Be-
sides, he gave approval
for appointment of 162
Medical Officers, 324
Class-II Nurses, 162
WomenHealthGuides,4
Women Health Workers,
162 Pharmacists, 162
Lab Technicians, 324
Ward Boy and Cleaners
for the upgraded and
new PHCs. The creation
of a total of 1,462 posts
has been approved.
According to the pro-
posal various health
centres in Sikar, Bar-
mer, Jodhpur, Jaipur,
Alwar, Nagaur, Bharat-
pur, Bhilwara, Rajsa-
mand, Dausa, Pali,
Ajmer, Udaipur, Ban-
swara, Jaisalmer, Jhun-
jhunu, Jalore, Dungar-
pur, Hanumangarh,
Dholpur,Sriganganagar,
Churu,Chittorgarh,Sub
Health Centres in Ka-
rauli, Bikaner, Tonk and
Pratapgarhdistrictswill
be upgraded to Primary
Health Centres.
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur: The life and phi-
losophy of former vice-
president Late Bhairon
Singh Shekhawat was
depicted at BJP state of-
fice on the birth cente-
nary of the leader. The
exhibition was inaugu-
rated by BJP state presi-
dent CP Joshi. Union
Minister Gajendra Sin-
gh Shekhawat, Organi-
zationGeneralSecretary
Chandrashekhar, MP
and senior leader Ghan-
shyam Tiwari, Rajendra
Gehlot,formerBJPstate
prez Arun Chaturvedi
were present.
CP Joshi said that late
Bhairon Singh Shekha-
wat was known for poli-
tics of purity
. He said
that Shekhawat was
meritorious and despite
difficult family circum-
stances, he served the
Raj Police and attained
the highest position in
politics.Thecoordinator
of the exhibition, Ajay
Vijayvargiya, said that
photographs from Shek-
hawat’s life are dis-
played in the exhibition.
First India Bureau
Jo d h p u r / B u n d i /
Jhunjhunu: Jodhpur
Commissionerate Po-
lice launched a special
operation on Sunday
and arrested the want-
ed accused. More than
300 wanted accused
were arrested in the
Commissionerate po-
lice station area, who
were produced in the
court later in the after-
noon.
In Bundi, more than
200 criminals have been
arrested in simultane-
ous raids under opera-
tion ‘Vajra Prahar’. 45
teams of 400 officers
and policemen carried
out raids at different
places in the district
last night and caught
more than 200 crimi-
nals. Bundi SP Jai Ya-
dav said that coordinat-
ed action against crimi-
nals is being taken con-
tinuously under Opera-
tion Vajra Prahar.
In Jhunjhunu, police
raided various places
and detained 221 people.
Following the direc-
tions from the IG office
and SP Mridul Kachha-
wa, the raids were car-
ried out in the wee
hours of Sunday
.
`14 CRORE TO BUILD
MINORITY HOSTELS
IN FIVE DISTRICTS
500 NEW POSTS TO
BE CREATED IN
TRAFFIC POLICE
ONE NEW SANSKRIT
SCHOOL IN BIKANER,
18 TO BE UPGRADED
SATELLITE HOSPITALS
TO COME UP IN JAIPUR
AND CHITTORGARH
CM Gehlot has approved
the proposal to open
5 new minority hostels
in the state. The hostels
will be opened in Dholpur,
Pratapgarh, Barmer,
Karauli and Banswara dis-
tricts. The hostels will be
constructed at a cost of Rs
14 crore. Each hostel
will have a capacity
of 50 students. The
Chief Minister had
made an announce-
ment about
this in the
budget of
2023-24.
The Chief Minister Ge-
hlot has also approved
to create 500 new posts in
traffic police for a smooth
traffic system. This will
strengthen traffic police
force. With the approval, a
total of 500 posts includ-
ing 20 posts of sub-in-
spector, 80 posts of
head constable
400 posts of
constable will
be made. The
CM had made an
announcement
in this regard
in budget.
The state govern-
ment will open a new
Sanskrit school in Bi-
kaner district to promote
Sanskrit education. Also,
18 Sanskrit schools in
different districts will be
upgraded. CM Gehlot has
approved the proposal
for establishment of new
school and upgrada-
tion of school. In this, 5
Sanskrit primary schools
of different districts will
be upgraded to upper pri-
mary schools, 8 Sanskrit
upper primary schools
to senior Upadhyay and
5 Praveshika (second-
ary) Sanskrit schools to
senior Upadhyay.
Satellite hospitals
will be opened in
Karbala area (Hawa
Mahal) of Jaipur and
Chittorgarh districts of
Rajasthan. Chief Minister
Ashok Gehlot has given
approval to open the
hospitals in the direction
of realizing the concept
of Nirogi Rajasthan. Ap-
proval for the creation of
98 new posts has
also been given.
RAJASTHAN
JAIPUR | MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
02
Jaipur (PTI): Two Ra-
jasthan government
employees have devel-
oped more than 250 mo-
bile applications in
eight years to provide
study material in Hindi
to rural students free of
charge. Known as “App
Gurus”, Surendra
Tetarwal and Suresh
Ola got to work in 2015
to make learning easy
for students who were
finding it difficult to get
study content in their
preferred language,
Hindi, online.
Both Tetarwal and
Ola, hailing from Sikar
district, have postgrad-
uate degrees in com-
puter sciences. While
Tetarwal is a sales tax
officer, Ola is a head-
master in the education
department. Tetarwal
and Ola’s efforts to help
students pursue educa-
tion with ease have
won them recognition
and both central and
state governments have
conferred them awards.
Among the major
awards received by the
duo include National
ICT Awards 2019 by Un-
ion Education Minis-
try; Rajasthan Bha-
mashah Shiksha Vib-
hushan Samman 2019-
20 for donating mobile
apps to state govt for
up-gradation of educa-
tion in the state; and
Rajasthan E-Govern-
ance Award 2016-17.
Vikas Sharma
Jaipur: On the occasion
of Mother’s Day, basic
life support training
was provided to women
at SMS Trauma Centre
here. The training at the
Skill Lab in SMS Hospi-
tal was started by Indus-
tries Minister Shakun-
tala Rawat. During this,
39 women from different
fields were associated
with the campaign to
save lives.
Rawat encouraged
the women taking life
support training during
the programme. She
said that whenever she
sees an accident victim,
she tries to help them.
Shesaidthattheeventis
a good message for all.
“Mother’sDayshouldbe
celebrated every day
.
Ashok Gehlot govern-
ment has announced a
reward of Rs 5,000 for
taking the injured to the
hospital,” she said.
Two Govt employees develop 250 mobile apps in 8 yrs
MAKING LEARNING EASY FOR STUDENTS
lll
Both Tetarwal
and Ola known
as “App Gurus”
have developed
more than 250
mobile apps to
provide study
material in Hindi
to rural students
free of charge
Raj Govt employees Suresh Ola (left) and Surendra Tetarwal.
CP Joshi, Gajendra S Shekhawat, Ghanshyam Tiwari, Ramcharan
Bohra, Onkar Singh Lakhawat, and others during the exhibiton at
BJP state office on Sunday. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA
EverydayisMother’sDay,
says Shakuntala Rawat
Ashok Gehlot
@ashokge-
hlot51
The journey
seems easy
even on tough
roads, it seems
to be effect of
my mother’s
blessings. Mom,
I still miss you.
Salute to Mother
Power.
Vasundhara
Raje
@Vasundhara-
BJP
Greetings to
all mothers on
#MothersDay!
If God has sent
any being in His
image on this
sacred earth, it
is only Mother.
Because...
Mother and
birthplace are
more precious
than heaven.
Basic life support
training was provided
to women at SMS
Trauma Centre
Our mobile
applications
have been
downloaded by lakhs
of users and have
crores of page views,
during the Covid, stu-
dents greatly benefit-
ed from these apps.
—Surendra Tetarwal,
Mobile App developer
158 SHCs to be upgraded to PHCs,
Gehlot approves 1,462 new posts
VEGETABLE SEEDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED
FREE OF COST TO 20 LAKH FARMERS
Over Rs 60 crore will be spent to provide free
vegetable seed kits to 20 lakh farmers from the
Farmers Welfare Fund under the Raj Horticulture
Development Mission. CM Gehlot has approved
the proposal in this regard. Combo kitchen garden
kits will be provided to 5 lakh farmers for single
crop in 500 sqm area and 15 lakh farmers kit for
100 sqm area will be provided to 15 lakh farmers.
Exhibition on birth centenary of late
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat organised
Two killed, 9
injured as bus
rams into jeep
Sikar (FIB):Twopeople
were killed and nine
were injured in Sri Mad-
hopur town of Sikar dis-
trict on Sunday after a
jeep collided head-on
with a roadway’s bus,
police said. Police in-
formed the deceased has
been identified as Ma-
hadev and Sita Devi.
“Thejeep,loadedwith
passengers,washeading
towards Sri Madhopur
from Nathusar. Simulta-
neously, roadways bus
was returning to Na-
thusar from Jaipur
when both collided. The
jeep was completely
crushed,” police said.
Police nab over 721 in Special drive
MahaMinisterinNathdwara
Ashish Choudhary
Rajsamand: Maha govt’s
cabinet minister Sudhir
Mungantiwar during his
Udaipur tour visited
NathdwarainRajsamand
and participated in the
Rajbhog tableau of Shri-
nathji. Mungantiwar
said that the people of
Maharashtra had given
mandate to BJP and Shiv
Sena, but Uddhav Thack-
eray, disrespecting the
mandate, formed a gov-
ernment with Congress
and the nationalists.
(T) Weather took a U-turn in Rajasthan on Sunday as sudden dust storm swept followed by rain, commuters wade through rain in front
of Vidhan Sabha. (B) Breathtaking view of lightning at Birla Mandir on Sunday. —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA/SUNIL SHARMA
RAIN SETTLES DUST STORM
RAIN SETTLES DUST STORM
TWO TRUCKS OF ILLEGAL LIQUOR WORTH
RUPEES 70 LAKHS SEIZED IN BARMER
Barmer: Police on Sunday seized two trucks of
illegal liquor. Market cost of the seized consign-
ment is claimed to be rupees 70 lakhs, police said.
Digant Anand, superintendent of police in Barmer
confirmed the report. One truck carrying 1105
cartons of illegal liquor was caught by Pachpadra
police while another carrying 325 cartons was
seized by Gudamalni police, officials informed.
First India Bureau
Jaipur. Once again the
weather has shifted
gears in Rajasthan. On
Sunday there was a se-
vere thunderstorm,
dust storm and later it
rained. This has regis-
tered a drop in tempera-
ture. The wind blowing
at a speed of about 40-50
KMPH and the dust
blown with it made the
atmosphere dusty
.
Temperature dropped
by a few notch in State

Laxman Raghav
Bikaner: Four youths
were caught cheating
during the examination
conducted by the Ra-
jasthan Public Service
Commission (RPSC) on
Sunday
. They had put a
bluetooth device in the
wig. SP Tejaswini Gau-
tam, who reached the
centre in Bikaner’s
Gangashahar area said
that the youths are be-
ing interrogated.
The exam was for the
post of Revenue Officer
and Executive Officer.
Those arrested are Ma-
hendra Ojha from
Savitri Devi B.Ed Col-
lege in Udayramsar
and Manoj Kumar, ap-
pearing for exams at
Murli Singh Yadav Col-
lege, were caught.
Apart from these, two
other youths have also
been arrested.
RAJASTHAN
03
10-YEAR HIATUS OF TERMINAL-1 TO END
Kashiram Choudhary
Jaipur: After 10 years,
the operations at the
Terminal-1 of Jaipur
International Airport
will restart from May
21. The Haj flights will
start operating from
here from May 21 after
which the scheduled
flights will also start op-
erating. Terminal-1 of
the airport was closed
on 16 July 2013.
In the last few
months, the airport ad-
ministration made ef-
forts to restart it, but it
did not fructify. The
Airport Authority of
India had completed
the construction of
Terminal-1. Terminal-1
has been redeveloped
and been given a herit-
age look. After taking
over the operations, the
Adani group had talked
about improving it
considering some
technical flaws in its
construction.
However, the absence
of an aerobridge at Ter-
minal-1 is a major draw-
back. It is necessary to
have an aerobridge for
the operation of any in-
ternational flight.
Boarding and deboard-
ing of passengers from
the aerobridge also pro-
vides convenience for
agencies like custom,
immigration, etc.
NEW FEATURES AT THE HERITAGE-
STYLE TERMINAL-1 OF JPR AIRPORT
Smugglers open fire
at QRT, one arrested
CATTLE SMUGGLING IN ALWAR
First India Bureau
Alwar: Unidentified
armed assailants, in-
volved in cattle smug-
gling, attacked Quick
Response Team (QRT)
in Alwar late on Satur-
day night. Police offi-
cials informed that
based on specific infor-
mation, seven cows
were being smuggled in
a Scorpio car at the Del-
hi-Mumbai expressway
.
“The Gau Rakshak
Dal alerted that a Scor-
pio car filled with cows
was spotted in the Pi-
naan area of Alwar.
When the QRT team
chased the cow smug-
glers to catch them, they
opened fire on the police
team. The miscreants
were gheraoed by Ra-
jasthanPoliceandHary-
ana Police as they en-
tered the Haryana bor-
der. Three of the four
smugglers managed to
flee from the spot while
one was arrested by the
police,” police said.
Four use bluetooth-fitted
wig in RPSC exam, held
Sarpanch in
ACB net after
1.7-year run
Heritage look has been given to Jaipur International Airport’s Terminal-1 after the redevelopment.
Wig with bluetooth inside.
Kota (FIB): The Anti-
Corruption Bureau
(ACB) on Sunday arrest-
edtheSarpanchof Aska-
li gram panchayat of
Kota, Devendra Meena,
on charges of demand-
ing a commission of 13
per cent from a contract-
ing firm for clearing the
outstanding bills of Rs
15 lakh. ACB sleuths in-
formedthecomplainant,
Priyanshu Jain, had
filed a complaint on Sep-
tember25,2021.“OnSun-
day
, Meena was arrested
from his house and pro-
duced before a court
from where he was sent
tojudicialcustody
,”ACB
officials informed.
Ajmer: A man was shot dead and another injured in a cross
firing between two groups in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district, po-
lice said on Sunday. Jatin Jat, Bhag
Chand Jat and Rajesh had gone
for dinner at a roadside restaurant
on Saturday night when three or
four men had a quarrel with them.
Some of them opened fire in which
Jatin suffered bullet injuries. They
also fired in retaliation in which Karan Singh Rajput (25) died,
Arai Station House Officer (SHO) Guman Singh said.
MAN SHOT DEAD, ANOTHER HURT IN CROSS
FIRING BETWEEN TWO GROUPS IN AJMER
NEWS DIGEST
RATHORE INSPECTS PLACES IN AJMER
FOR PANORAMA OF PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN
Ajmer: RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore on Sunday
visited Ajmer and inspected the places where the panorama
of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan will be
installed. Rathore along with the Chairman
of Rajasthan Heritage Protection and
Promotion Authority and officials of various
other departments visited places including
Jhalkari Bai Memorial Prithviraj Nagar and
discussed details about the project.
z Built in an area of
11,500 square meters
at a cost of about Rs
67 crore
z The building of Airport
Terminal-1 has been
made two-storey
z Passengers will move
from the ground floor, of-
fices built on the first floor
z 4 counters made in
the arrival area and 2
counters in departure
area of customs
z 8 counters of immigra-
tion made in arrival and
8 counters in departure
area
z Initially only about half
of these counters will
start for Haj flights
z 10 check-in counters
have been set up in
the departure area for
airlines
z 2 boarding gates were
made on the ground
floor for the passengers
z That means it will be
possible to operate 2
flights at a time
Operations to
resume on May 21
with Haj flights
Rajasthan auto e-rickshaw
delegation meets CM Gehlot
First India Bureau
Jaipur: A delegation of
members of Rajasthan
Auto and E-Rickshaw
Federation from all over
the State met Chief Min-
ister Ashok Gehlot at
Chief Minister’s resi-
dence on Sunday
. The
CMsaidthatourGovern-
ment is committed to the
welfare of the deprived
sections. The Gig Work-
ers Welfare Board has
been set up to protect the
interests of gig workers
and protect them from
exploitation.Abudgetof
Rs 200 crore has also
been approved for this.
MohammadHanif,as-
sociated with Kota Auto
Union, said that for the
first time auto drivers
have been honoured by
a Chief Minister by call-
ing them at the CMR.
StatePresidentof Ma-
hila Auto Union, Kota,
Najma Mansuri said
thatnowwomenarealso
working as auto and e-
rickshaw drivers in the
state and women em-
powerment is being en-
couraged in every field
bythestategovernment.
CM Ashok Gehlot with Vijay Bhaskar Sharma, Kuldeep Singh,
Shahid Belian and others of the delegation at CMR on Sunday.

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the sacrifice, the offering to the
ancestors, the healing herb, the
transcendental chant. I am
the butter and the fire and the
offering. —Bhagavad Gita
TOP
TWEETS
ndia is a country with a diverse
population consisting of people
from a variety of religions com-
munity including Hindu, Islam,
Christian,Sikh,Buddhistamong
others each religious communi-
ty has its own set of personal
laws governing matters such as
Marriage, Divorce and Inherit-
ance, These laws are based on
community religious texts and
traditions of their community
and are therefore specific to each
community
. In the early years of
India’s independence the coun-
try’s leaders debated whether to
adopt a common set of laws for
all citizens or to allow each reli-
gious community to maintain its
own personal laws. Ultimately
they have chosen the latter ap-
proach and personal laws were
enshrined in the Indian Consti-
tution. In India the idea of a com-
mon civil code has been debated
for decades with proponents ar-
guingthatisnecessaryforensur-
ing Equality and Justice, and
opponents arguing that it would
infringe on religious freedom. At
the same time there have been
ongoing efforts to strengthen
family laws in country in order
to provide better protection for
vulnerable members of society
and promote gender equality
.
The Indian constitution was
initially enacted in 1950 the in-
clusion of Article 44 as a direc-
tive principle of state policy in
the Indian Constitution reflects
the commitment of the framers
of the Constitution to the princi-
ples of secularism and equality
.
The objective of including Arti-
clewastopromoteasecularstate
where religion of communities
like Hinduism, Islamism, Sikh-
ism, Christianity and others
does not play a role in personal
laws and to establish a uniform
framework for all citizens, re-
garding of their religious affilia-
tions. The issue of a Common
civil code was one of the most
debated topic during the Con-
stituent Assembly debates.
Dr BR Ambedkar the impor-
tant person among the constitu-
ent assembly as Chairman of the
drafting committee argued in
favour of a uniform civil code
stating that it was necessary to
ensure equality and justice for
all citizens, regardless of their
religious views. He argued that
personal laws based on religion
were a source of discrimination
and injustice particularly for
women.
The framers of the Constitu-
tion recognized that personal
laws such as those relating to
marriage, divorce and inherit-
ance are closely linked to reli-
gious and cultural practices and
are therefore sensitive issues.
This was done to balance be-
tweenthecompetingdemandsof
secularism and cultural diversi-
ty
. The inclusion of Article 44 as
a directive principle of state pol-
icy reflects the commitment of
theframersof theconstitutionto
the principle of secularism.
The constitution of India con-
tains several provisions that are
related to the concept of a uni-
form civil code. Here are some of
the keys provisions:
Article 25: This is a funda-
mental right that guarantees the
freedom of religion to all citi-
zens.
Article 26: This is a funda-
mental right that guarantees the
freedom to manage religious af-
fairs to all religious denomina-
tions.
Both the article 25 and 26 a
comes under the fundamental
rights . However these rights is
subject to public order, morality
and health and can be restricted
in the interests of these factors,
Article 29: This is fundamen-
tal right that guarantees the
right to conserve the distinct lan-
guage, script and culture of any
sections of citizens. This article
recognizes the diversity of Indi-
an society and seeks to protect
the cultural and linguistic rights
of all citizens.
Article 30: This is fundamen-
tal right that guarantees the
right of minorities to establish
and administer educational in-
stitutions of their choices. This
article recognizes the impor-
tance of minority rights in a di-
verse society
.
Althoughwordminorityisnot
defined in Indian constitution
and the term minority used in
Article 30 in context of religious
and linguistic minorities.
The Supreme Court of India
hasgivenseveraljudgmentsover
the years in which they played
an important role in shaping the
interpretation of the term Mi-
nority the term minority and the
principles that underlie its pro-
tection in the Constitution. Here
are some of the key judgments:
l In the Champakam Doraira-
jan case 1951, the Supreme
Court held that the state can-
not discriminate against a
citizen on the grounds of reli-
gion, race, caste, or language.
This case laid the foundation
for principle of equality en-
shrined in Article 14 of the
Constitution.
l In the In Re: The Kerala Edu-
cation Bill case 1958 the Su-
preme Court held that minor-
ity institutions have the right
to establish and administer
their institutions, but this
right is subject to reasonable
regulations by the state in the
interest of maintaining edu-
cational standards and ensur-
ing the welfare of the stu-
dents.
l The term secular was not ex-
plicitly mentioned in the
original text of the Indian
Constitution. However the
spirit of the Indian Constitu-
tion was always intended to
be secular, as reflected in sev-
eral provisions before inclu-
sion of word secular in the
Preamble which declares In-
dia to be a sovereign, social-
ist, secular, democratic re-
public, Indian Constitution
has undergone several
amendments since then to ad-
dress various issues and chal-
lenges. One of the most sig-
nificant amendments related
to secularism was the 42nd
Amendmentactof 1976which
was during the period of
Emergency in India. The
amendment was primarily
aimed at strengthening the
position of the Prime Minis-
ter and limiting the powers of
the Judiciary
.
After 42nd amendment in In-
dian Constitution and inserted
the word Secular in Preamble.
The interpretation of term mi-
nority has changed in Judg-
ments from the earlier delivered
are:
l TMA Pai Foundation case
2002 the Supreme Court held
that minority institutions
have the right to administer
their institutions, but they are
also subject to certain reason-
able regulation by the State.
The Court observed that mi-
nority can be identified as a
group of people who are nu-
merically less than 50 percent
of the total population of a
given area and who are differ-
ent from the rest of the popu-
lation in terms of religion,
language or culture.
COMMON CIVIL CODE
A Common Civil Code ( CCC) is
a set of laws that would apply to
all citizens of a country regard-
less of their religion or ethnicity
.
The idea behind a CCC is to en-
surethateveryoneissubjectedto
the same laws, which would pro-
mote equality and Justice.
Article 44 of the Indian con-
stitution is directive principles
of state policy that states
should endeavour to secure for
the citizens a uniform civil
code throughout the territory
of India.
However the implementation
of a uniform civil code has been
a contentious issue in india due
to the diversity of religious com-
munity and their personal laws.
Also Constitution does not ex-
plicitly mandate the implemen-
tation of a Uniform Civil Code
making it a contentious issue.
There have been several cases
in which courts have discussed
the constitutional validity of Ar-
ticle 44 and the concept of Uni-
form Civil Code.
In the case of Shah Bano Be-
gum 1985 the Supreme Court
held that government has the
power to enact a uniform civil
code and that it is essential to
promote national integration
and gender equality. However
the court also recognized that
the issue is sensitive and re-
quires careful consideration.
In Sarla mudgal case 1995 The
Supreme Court observed that
the lack of a uniform civil code
is a matter of national shame,
and that is the duty of the state
to ensure that all citizens are
governed by the same set of
laws. However the court also
noted that it is complex issue
that requires consensus build-
ing and political will.
In Lily Thomas case 2000 The
Supreme Court held that the
lack of a uniform civil code has
resulted in the perpetuation of
gender discrimination especial-
ly in matters of divorce and in-
heritance. The Court noted that
a uniform civil code would help
in eliminating these discrimina-
tory practices and ensuring gen-
der justice.
In John Vallamattom case 2003
The Supreme Court observed
that the Constitution makers
had envisaged a uniform civil
code as an important instrument
for the integration of the nation.
The court also noted that per-
sonal laws should not be given
precedence over the constitu-
tional rights of citizens, and that
a uniform civil code would help
in the realization of the constitu-
tional goals of justice, liberty
and equality
.
STRENGTHEN
FAMILY LAWS
While a debate over a CCC con-
tinues, there have been ongoing
efforts to strengthen family laws
in India in order to provide bet-
ter protection for vulnerable
members of society and promote
gender equality
.
One are where family laws
have been strengthen is in the
area of domestic violence. In
2005 the Indian government
passed the protection of Women
and Domestic violence Act.
Which provides for a range of
measures to protect women from
domestic violence including the
ability to obtain restraining or-
ders and the right to reside in the
matrimonial home.
Another area where family
laws have been strengthened is
in the area of divorce. In 2019 the
Indian government passed the
muslim women (Protection of
Rights on marriage) Act which
criminalizes the practice of in-
stanttripletalaq,whichisaform
of instant divorce that was prev-
alent among some muslim com-
munities.
The Supreme Court has recog-
nized the importance of a uni-
form civil code in promoting
national integration and gender
equality
. However, it has also ac-
knowledged that it is a sensitive
issue that requires careful con-
sideration and consensus build-
ing. Ultimately the decision to
implement a uniform civil code
rests with the government and
the legislature.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
I
The Dr BR Ambedkar
the important person
among the constituent
assembly as Chairman
of the drafting
committee argued in
favor of a uniform civil
code stating that it was
necessary to ensure
equality and justice for
all citizens, regardless
of their religious views.
He argued that
personal laws based on
religion were a source of
discrimination
PATH OF UNIFORMITY AMONG CITIZENS IS
COMMON CIVIL CODE
AD. ABHISHEK SINGH
The writer is Research Scholar
The Supreme Court
has recognized the
importance of a
uniform civil code in
promoting national
integration and gender
equality. It has also
acknowledged that it is a
sensitive issue that requires
careful consideration

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New Delhi (ANI): Un-
ion Minister of Health
and Family Welfare, Dr
Mansukh Mandaviya
addressed the G7 Minis-
terial meeting on
Health Innovation in
Nagasaki, Japan on
Sunday.
Health Ministers of
the G7 countries and in-
vited “Outreach 4”
countries of India, In-
donesia, Vietnam and
Thailand participated
in the meeting.
Speaking on the occa-
sion, Dr Mandaviya
said, “Use of technolo-
gy and Digital Health
Tools are an enabler
and equalizer which
can facilitate strength-
ened health service de-
livery and aid in the
achievement of Univer-
sal Health Coverage.
The COVID-19 pandem-
ic has catalysed the use
of technology in health
service delivery and
also highlighted the
need to focus on an ena-
bling framework to
bridge the digital divide
across the countries
specifically amongst
low-and-middle-income
countries.
‘Use of tech can help in achieving universal health coverage’
G7 MINISTERIAL MEETING

Dr Mandaviya
also stated that
India’s G20
Presidency has
brought digital
health as a
specific priority
has proposed
the convergence
mechanisms of
digital initiatives
Will implement all 5 promises:
Kharge after Congress victory
New Delhi (ANI):
After Congress regis-
tered a thumping vic-
tory in the Karnataka
assembly election, Con-
gress president Mall-
ikarjun Kharge on Sun-
day assured the people
that the grand old party
will fulfil all the five
promises made to the
public in the party’s
manifesto after the for-
mation of the cabinet.
The Congress heavily
banked on its five guar-
antees – Gruha Jyothi,
Gruha Lakshmi, Anna
Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi
and Shakti – with the
party leaders promis-
ing their immediate im-
plementation if the
party comes to power.
While talking to the
media, Kharge said,
“People of Karnataka
have rejected BJP and
brought the Congress
party back to power.
People have given us a
record number of votes.
We will implement all 5
promises that we made
to the public in our
manifesto after we form
our cabinet.”
“CLP meeting will be
held today and will
hand over the report to
the high command after
which the high com-
mand will take its time
to declare the name of
the Chief Minister
of Karnataka,” Kharge
added.
People of Karnataka have rejected BJP and brought the Congress party back
to power. People have given us a record number of votes. We will imple-
ment all 5 promises that we made to the public in our manifesto after we
form our cabinet. CLP meeting will be held today and will hand over the report to the
high command after which the high command will take its time to declare the name of
the Chief Minister of Karnataka. — Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president
CONGRESS LEADER
JAIRAM RAMESH
SLAMS BJP
Bengaluru (ANI): Congress
general secretary in charge
of communications, Jairam
Ramesh
on Sunday,
came out
hard against
the Bhara-
tiya Janata
Party over
the election results in Karna-
taka and claimed that people
have become “tired” of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi and
were not even enthusiastic
about his campaign. Speaking
to ANI, Ramesh said, “His
(PM Modi) language…double
engine! What does he even
mean by that? In his mind,
a double engine means he
himself sitting in Delhi, and
his remote control sitting in
Bengaluru, Bhopal or any-
where else. This is not double
engine,” the senior Congress
leader added.
OUTGOING CM
BOMMAI WISHES
BOTH CM ASPIRANTS
Bengaluru (PTI): Outgoing
Chief Minister Basavaraj
Bommai on Sunday wished
“all the best” to Congress
leaders Siddaramaiah and
D K Shivakumar, who are in
the race to become the next
Chief Minister of Karnataka.
The newly-elected Congress
MLAs in Karnataka are
meeting here this evening
to discuss government for-
mation with leaders eliciting
their views on the Chief
Ministerial candidate.
ALL EYES ON
LONG-PENDING
CWC RESHUFFLE
New Delhi: All eyes are
now on the reshuffling of
the CWC, the party’s top
decision making body,
which has been pending for
long. At the party’s three-
day plenary session held in
Chhattisgarh capital, Rai-
pur in February this year,
the Steering Committee
unanimously had decided
to authorise party president
Mallikarjun Kharge to nom-
inate all members of the
working committee (CWC).
FOR NEXT 5 YRS WIN
PEOPLE’S HEARTS:
SIBAL TO CONGRESS
New Delhi (PTI): A day
after the Congress’ big win
in Karnataka polls, Rajya
Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on
Sunday urged his former
party to “win people’s
hearts” for the next five
years in the state. In a
tweet, Sibal said, “Karna-
taka, winning elections is
tough. Winning people’s
hearts is tougher! For the
next 5 years win people’s
hearts by being: open, hon-
est, non-discriminatory.”
CONG STRATEGIST
TO LOOK FOR
VICTORY IN MP
New Delhi: With the his-
toric mandate in Karnataka,
Congress strategist for
the southern state, Sunil
Kanugolu has now been
tasked to bring similar
results in Madhya Pradesh,
people familiar with the de-
velopment said. Kanugolu
was brought into Congress
fold in May last year and
since then he has worked
as a strategist for the party
and was responsible for
preparing surveys.
Assembly polls ahead
of LS elections to keep
political pot boiling
New Delhi (PTI): The
assembly elections in
Karnataka may be over,
but a series of other
state polls this year will
keep the political pot
boiling till the 2024 Lok
Sabha battle.
At least three as-
sembly election could
also take place along-
sidetheLokSabhapolls.
After Karnataka, Mad-
hya Pradesh, Rajasthan,
Chhattisgarh, Telanga-
na and Mizoram would
go for polls this year.
The northeastern
states of Nagaland,
Tripura and Meghalaya
were the first to have as-
sembly polls in 2023.
The last part of 2023
would witness a series
of assembly polls with
terms of legislative as-
semblies of Mizoram,
Chhattisgarh, Madhya
Pradesh, Rajasthan and
Telangana ending on
different dates in De-
cember this year and
January 2024.
While the term of
the 40-member Mizoram
assembly ends on De-
cember 17, the tenures
of the Chhattisgarh and
theMadhyaPradeshleg-
islative assemblies con-
clude on January 3 and
January 6, 2024, respec-
tively
.
The tenures of the
Rajasthan and Telanga-
na assemblies end on
January 14 and January
16, 2024, respectively
.
Polls in these five
states being held togeth-
er cannot be ruled out at
this stage.
Representational photograph shows people waiting in queues at a
polling station to vote for K’taka Assembly elections in Bengaluru.
Mallikarjun Kharge reacts to media persons as he arrives at his residence after winning Karnataka
assembly elections, in New Delhi on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI
Mayawati
accuses BJP of
misusing govt
machinery in UP
Lucknow (PTI): A day
after results of the ur-
ban local body polls in
Uttar Pradesh were an-
nounced, Bahujan Sa-
maj Party chief
Mayawati Sunday ac-
cused the ruling BJP of
misusing govt machin-
ery
, said her party will
not sit silently over it.
The BJP on Saturday
swept the mayoral elec-
tions, winning the posts
in all the 17 municipal
corporations in Vara-
nasi, Lucknow, Ayod-
hya, Jhansi, Bareilly,
Mathura-Vrindavan,
Moradabad, Saharan-
pur, Prayagraj, Aligarh,
Shahjahanpur, Ghazi-
abad, Agra, Kanpur,
Gorakhpur, Firozabad
and Meerut.
Inaseriesof tweetsin
Hindi on Sunday,
Mayawati said, “The
BSP is not going to sit
silently over the BJP’s
misuse of govt machin-
ery
.” She also accused
the ruling party of us-
ing any means (‘saam’,
‘daam’, ‘dand’, ‘bhed’) at
its disposal, and said,
“When the time comes,
the BJP will definitely
face the consequences.”
UPCOMING POLLS
World Bank grant to help set up integrated road safety
Shimla (PTI): The
World Bank has ap-
proved a grant of Rs 51
crore to set up an inte-
grated road safety en-
forcement system in
Shimla and Nurpur po-
licedistrictsanddevelop
the Palampur-Sheela
chowk in Kangra as a
“safe corridor”, officials
said here.
The project envisages
the establishment of a
traffic enforcement con-
trol room in Shimla and
the allocation of funds
for interceptors and pa-
trol vehicles, an intelli-
genttrafficmanagement
system, AI)cameras and
rescue equipment, they
said.
For the first phase of
the project, Shimla and
Nurpur have been se-
lected and a sum of Rs 42
crore will be spent on
the twin police districts
to strengthen their
emergencyresponsesys-
tems, DGP Sanjay Kun-
du told PTI.
The number of acci-
dents in Himachal
Pradesh has come down
from 3,114 in 2017 to
about 2,600 in 2022, he
said, adding “We have
worked very hard to re-
duce road accidents in
Himachal, and emerged
as a role model not only
for hill states but all over
the world.” The DGP
added that the World
Bank has approved a
grant of Rs 51 crore for
the project.
Superintendent of Po-
lice, Traffic, Sandeep
Dhawal said 120 loca-
tions have been identi-
fied in Shimla district
for installation of AI-
powered cameras.
Atal Residential Schools
to provide free edu to
underprivileged kids
Lucknow (PTI): Chil-
dren of labourers and
those orphaned during
the COVID-19 pandemic
in Uttar Pradesh will
soon get access to state-
of-the-art educational
facilities, with the state
government starting
the admission process
for the maiden session
of the Atal Residential
Schools. The residen-
tial schools named after
BJP stalwart and for-
mer prime minister
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
will provide free educa-
tion to children from
classes 6 to 12. Students
will also get full resi-
dential facilities.
Students will need to
clear an entrance exam
for admission in the 18
such schools in each ad-
ministrative division of
the state.
The session will start
for class 6 in July, Uttar
Pradesh Minister of La-
bour and Employment
Anil Rajbhar said.
The schools will be
managed by the Uttar
Pradesh labour dept.
Assam: AIUDF to
join opposition
unity to fight
against BJP
Guwahati (Assam):
Badruddin Ajmal-led
All India United Demo-
cratic Front (AIUDF) on
Sunday decided to join
the opposition unity to
jointly fight against
BJP. “From the begin-
ning, we are in the UPA
led by Congress. Now
our party has decided to
join in the opposition
unity to jointly fight
against BJP. All opposi-
tion parties in the coun-
try should come togeth-
er on one platform and
we want to uproot BJP
in 2024. We also want
that, Congress should
also take part in this op-
position unity,” Aminul
Islam said.
EAM discusses Indo-Pacific,
Ukraine war with his 8
counterparts in Sweden
Stockholm (PTI): Ex-
ternalAffairsMinisterS
Jaishankar has dis-
cussed a range of issues,
includingtheIndo-Pacif-
ic and the Ukraine war,
during his meetings
here with his counter-
parts from France, Aus-
tria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Cyprus, Latvia, Lithua-
nia and Romania.
Jaishankar is on a
three-day visit to Swe-
den to participate in the
EU Indo-Pacific Ministe-
rial Forum (EIPMF). He
met his counterparts on
the sidelines of the EIP-
MF on Saturday
.
“Glad to meet French
Foreign Minister Cathe-
rine Colonna. Share her
enthusiasm for making
PM Narendra Modi’s
visit to the Bastille Day
a success. Exchanged
views on the Indo-Pacif-
ic and G20,” he tweeted.
Prime Minister Modi
will attend this year’s
Bastille Day Parade as
the guest of honour on
July 14. Modi was invit-
ed by French President
Emmanuel Macron to
attend the Parade
in Paris.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
@DrSJaishankar
Glad to meet
French Foreign Minister
Catherine Colonna. Share
her enthusiasm for making
PM Narendra Modi’s visit to
the Bastille Day a success.
Exchanged views on the
Indo-Pacific and G20.
S Jaishankar met Alexander
Schallenberg in Sweden on
Sunday.
2020 Delhi riots case: Court pulls up SI
New Delhi: Delhi’s
Karkardooma Court has
reprimanded the Inves-
tigating Officer (sub-in-
spector) for exhibiting
“casual and unprofes-
sional” conduct in a case
related to the riots that
took place in the nation-
al capital’s north-east
area in 2020.
Thecourthasreferred
the matter to Commis-
sioner of Police, Sanjay
Arora, for further evalu-
ation of the investiga-
tion.
Additional Sessions
Judge Pulastya Pra-
machala passed the or-
der while hearing the
case registered at
Khajuri Khas police sta-
tion. The case encom-
passes 10 different com-
plaints, and on May 1,
the court requested
clarification from the
Deputy Commissioner
of Police (northeast) re-
gardingthespecifictime
of each incident and any
relevant evidence.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addressing G7 Ministerial meeting on
Health Innovation in Nagasaki, Japan on Sunday.
Use of technology and Digital Health Tools
are an enabler and equalizer which can fa-
cilitate strengthened health service delivery
and aid in the achievement of Universal Health
Coverage. The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed
the use of technology in health service delivery and
also highlighted the need to focus on an enabling
framework to bridge the digital divide across the
countries specifically amongst low-and-middle-in-
come countries. —Dr Mansukh Mandaviya,
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare

INDIA
06
Rajkot (ANI): Around
3,000 women partici-
pated in the city’s first-
ever ‘Saree Walka-
thon’, aimed at cele-
brating Mother’s Day
and promoting the lo-
cal saree attire of
Bandhani and Patola.
The event which was
organised by Rajkot Po-
lice along with 25 or-
ganisations, covered a
distance of three kilo-
metres before conclud-
ing at the starting point
at the city’s Police
headquarter. Only
women and girls
dressed in sarees were
allowed to participate.
Rajkot Police Com-
missioner Rajubhai
Bhargav expressed his
gratitude to the women
of Rajkot for taking
part in it and spreading
the message of mother-
hood on Mother’s Day.
“Saree Walkathon
has been organised
here today. Around
3,000 women have reg-
istered for the event
and women from Ra-
jkot and also from vari-
ous clubs and organisa-
tions have come to take
part and have promot-
ed saree of patola and
Bandhani brand as
well,” said Rajubhai
Bhargav, Police Com-
missioner Rajkot.
Over 3K women join ‘Saree Walkathon’
MOTHER’S DAY EVENT ORGANISED BY RAJKOT POLICE

On the
occasion of
‘International
Mother’s Day,
a ‘saree
walkathon’
was organised
by Gujarat’s
Rajkot Police
on Sunday
New Delhi: Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi on
Sunday visited a the-
matic exhibition hosted
at the National Gallery
of Modern Art here to
mark the 100th episode
of his monthly radio
broadcast programme
'Mann ki Baat'.
The exhibition 'Jana
Shakti: A Collective
Power' features works
by many prominent
artists.
Prime Minister Modi
was taken on a walk-
through of the exhibi-
tion where artists got
an opportunity to talk
about their works and
the themes of 'Mann Ki
Baat' that inspired
them, the culture min-
istry said.
He also viewed the
immersive projection
show of the 'Jana Shak-
ti' exhibition at the
dome of the Jaipur
House, a senior official
said.
PM visits National Gallery of Modern Art
The exhibition has been organised to mark the 100th episode of
Prime Minister’s popular radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Jana Shakti, an exhibition at
the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi on Sunday.
protesting wrestlers on
Sunday termed the In-
dian Olympic Associa-
tion’s (IOA) decision to
take charge of all the
activities of the Wres-
tling Federation of In-
dia as the “first step” in
their fight against Brij
Bhushan Sharan Singh,
the former WFI chief.
The country’s top
wrestlers, including Ba-
jrang Punia, Sakshi Ma-
lik and Vinesh Phogat
among others, have
been protesting at the
Jantar Mantar for the
last 22 days demanding
the arrest of Brij
Bhushan for his alleged
sexual harassment of
women wrestlers.
The IOA, through its
letter on May 12, asked
the secretary general of
WFI to hand over the of-
ficial documents includ-
ing financial instru-
mentstoitsad-hocpanel,
making it clear the out-
goingofficebearersshall
have no role in the run-
ning of the federation.
WFI said it has no issues
inobeyingtheIOAorder
since they were already
co-operating.
‘IOA’s decision to take charge
of WFI is first step for justice’
Say protesting wrestlers as they complete 22nd day of their protest
“BE OUR VOICE”: FEMALE WRESTLERS
WRITE TO SMRITI IRANI SITHARAMAN
The women wrestlers, protesting against Wrestling
Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,
have written to Union ministers Smriti Irani and Nirmala
Sitharaman, along with 41 other women leaders of the
BJP, seeking justice. “We have been fighting for justice
for the last 20 days. Being women Members of Parlia-
ment of the ruling party, we have a lot of hope from you
and request you to help us. Please become our voice
and save our dignity,” the wrestlers’ wrote.
defence ministry has ap-
proved a fresh list of 928
components and subsys-
tems which will only be
procured from domestic
industry after a ban on
theirimportkicksinun-
der a staggered timeline
of around 5.5years.
The ministry on Sun-
day said the aim of the
move is in sync with
the government's over-
all aim to promote 'Aat-
manirbharta' (self-reli-
ance) in defence pro-
duction. It is the fourth
such positive indigeni-
sation list (PIL) com-
prising line replace-
ment units, sub-sys-
tems and components
used for various mili-
tary platforms, equip-
ment and weapons.
To promote 'Aat-
manirbharta'indefence
and minimise imports
by defence public sector
undertakings, the Min-
istry approved fourth
Positive Indigenisation
List (PIL) of 928 strate-
gically-important line
replacement units/sub-
systems/spares com-
ponents, including
high-end materials and
spares, with import
substitution value
worth Rs 715 crore.
India imposes phased import ban on 928
defence items in self-reliance push
SUPERSONIC MISSILE
SUCCESSFULLY
TEST-FIRED FROM
MORMUGAO WARSHIP
New Delhi: A BrahMos su-
personic cruise missile was
successfully test-fired from
the Indian Navy’s frontline
guided missile destroyer INS
Mormugao, officials said on
Sunday. The missile firing
demonstrated the Indian
Navy’s firepower at sea,
they said. “INS Mormugao,
the latest guided-missile
destroyer, successfully hit
‘bulls eye’ during her maiden
BrahMos supersonic cruise
missile firing,” a Navy official
said. “The ship and her
potent weapon, both indig-
enous, mark another shining
symbol of ‘AatmaNirbharta’
and Indian Navy’s firepower
at sea,” the official added.
New Delhi (Agencies):
CISCE has announced
the ICSE 10th and ISC
12th Results via a press
conference. Along with
the result, ICSE Toppers
2023 were also an-
nounced and Rushil Ku-
marand8otherstudents
have aced the CISCE
Board 10th exam with
and secured Rank 1.
While Riyaa Agarw-
al and 3 others have
secured rank 1 in ISC
exams. ICSE Results
2023 Class 10th is de-
clared for around 1.5
lakh students who ap-
peared for the exam.
Uttar Pradesh students
have dominated the
merit list of ICSE
(Class 10) and ISC
(Class 12) examina-
tions, the results of
which were declared
by the CISCE.
CISCE announces ICSE,
ISC board exam results
Thrissur (PTI): Kerala
Chief MinisterPinarayi
Vijayan on Sunday said
police need to be better
prepared to ensure se-
curity of the public
when dealing with eve-
ry dangerous situa-
tions, as sometimes un-
expected incidents may
happen -- in an apparent
reference to the recent
killing of a young doc-
tor at a taluk hospital in
the state despite the
presence of officers
there. Vijayan said that
police often work in
dangerous situations
and their priority is al-
ways to ensure public
safety and security
.
However, some un-
expected situations
arise and therefore they
need to be better pre-
pared to deal with the
same, he said in his
speech after inaugurat-
ing the new building of
the Thrissur District
Police Headquarters.
Kerala CM urges police to
be ready for all situations
ACCUSED HAS NO
MENTAL ISSUES,
SAY DOCTORS
MAN IN CUSTODY
TURNS VIOLENT IN
KERALA HOSPITAL
Thiruvananthapuram: Doc-
tors at a medical health cen-
tre in Thiruvananthapuram
have held that the accused in
the murder of Kerala woman
doctor, Dr. Vandana Das,
has no mental issues. Police
had brought Sandeep for a
mental health check as they
were planning to house him
in mental health institution if
the doctors confirmed mental
disorders for him.
New Delhi: A 32-year-old
man on Sunday, who was in
police custody for breaking
the glass panes of a house,
turned violent when he was
taken for a medical examina-
tion. Rafeeq was brought to
Tirurangadi taluk hospital
in Malappuram district in
Kerala, when he attacked the
policeman and hurled abuses
at the doctor and paramedi-
cal staff in the hospital.
New Delhi: The Direc-
torate of Revenue Intel-
ligence, Mumbai
branch on Sunday said
that they have arrested
five persons and recov-
ered 1.2 crore sticks of
foreign origin ciga-
rettes worth Rs 24 crore.
The accused were
smuggling the ciga-
rettes via containers,
said the DRI.
5 held by DRI
for smuggling
cigarettes
Manipur CM in
Delhi to discuss
violence issue
with PM, Shah
Imphal (PTI): Ma-
nipurChief Minister
N Biren Singh and
four members of his
cabinet have gone to
Delhi to meet Prime
Minister Narendra
Modi and Union
HomeMinisterAmit
Shah on Sunday to
discuss the situation
in the northeastern
state shaken by vio-
lenceforthepastsev-
eral days, a source
said. The issue of
the ongoing suspen-
sion of operation
withmilitantorgani-
sations of the state
is also likely to be
discussed, as per
the source.
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik address a press conference during their
ongoing protest against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in New Delhi on Sunday.
The latest guided-missile Destroyer ‘INS Mormugao’ successfully
hit ‘Bulls Eye’ during its maiden Brahmos Supersonic cruise missile
firing as part of the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, on Sunday.
Saree Walkathon event organised in Rajkot on Sunday.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George pay tributes to Dr Vandana
Das, who was stabbed to death by her patient. —FILE PHOTO
New Delhi: Setting an example for many girls in the
country, Kafi, an acid attack survivor and the daughter of
a peon, topped her school by scoring 95.02% marks in
the CBSE Class 10 exams. The
15-year-old Kafi’s father works
as a peon in the secretariat.
When Kafi was 3 years old, her
neighbours attacked her with acid
due to jealousy, after which her
entire face got burnt and she was hospitalized for 6 years
where she lost her eyes. Since then, she has been studying
through Braille script and she is very fast in reading.
Shahjahanpur: A computer instructor at a government
school in UP allegedly molested 12 girls including some
Dalit students, police officials
said on Sunday. The accused
computer instructor Mohammad
Ali, headmaster Anil Kumar and
assistant teacher Sajia have been
booked in this connection, they
said. Around 12 girl students,
including Dalits, studying in a junior government school
in Tilhar police station area, were allegedly molested by
computer instructor Mohammad Ali, Circle Officer (Tilhar)
Priyank Jain told PTI.
ACID ATTACK SURVIVOR DAUGHTER OF PEON
TOP SCHOOL WITH 95% IN CBSE CLASS 10 EXAMS
12 GIRLS SEXUALLY HARASSED GOVT SCHOOL
BY COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR IN UTTAR PRADESH
CRUCIAL READ
1,272 NEW COVID
CASES IN PAST 24
HOURS, 3 DEATHS
STUDENT’S BODY
FOUND IN DRAIN OF
DELHI’S ROHINI AREA
New Delhi: India has
logged 1,272 new corona-
virus infections, while the
active cases have dipped
to 15,515, according to the
Union Health Ministry data
updated on Sunday. The
death count has increased
to 5,31,770 with three
deaths. While two deaths
were reported from Pun-
jab, one was from West
Bengal, the data updated
at 8 am stated. The Covid
case tally was recorded at
4.49 crore (4,49,80,674)
The active cases now
comprise 0.03 per cent of
the total infections, while
the national COVID-19
recovery rate has been
recorded at 98.78 per cent,
the ministry said.
New Delhi: A 18-year-old
woman, reported missing
earlier this week, was
found dead in a drain in
the early hours of Sunday
in the Aman Vihar area
of Delhi’s Rohini, police
said. According to Delhi
Police, the deceased was
identified as Saraswati, a
class 12 student. As per
police, the body has been
recovered and sent for
postmortem to the Sanjay
Gandhi Memorial Hospital
(SGM) in the Mangolpuri
locality of Delhi. After the
postmortem, the body of
the deceased was handed
over to the family. “This is
the third suicide incident
reported from Delhi,”
said the officials.
ISC 12TH TOPPER
PM Modi visits Jana Shakti exhibition
on themes from ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
—PHOTO
BY
ANI

NEWS
07
New Delhi: The upcom-
ing Twitter CEO, Linda
Yaccarino, former
Chairman of Global Ad-
vertising and Partner-
ships at NBC Universal,
on Sunday said she is
prepared to build Twit-
ter 2.0 and transform
the business together
with Musk and millions
of platform users.
Yaccarino, who will
start in six weeks in her
new position, will focus
primarily on business
operations.
“I’ve long been in-
spired by your vision to
create a brighter future.
I’m excited to help bring
this vision to Twitter
and transform this
business together,” she
posted.
“I’m just as commit-
ted to the future of this
platform. Your feed-
back is VITAL to that
future. I’m here for all
of it. Let’s keep the con-
versation going and
build Twitter 2.0 togeth-
er,” Yaccarino further
commented.
There have been
some concerns too re-
garding Yaccarino’s ap-
pointment as the new
Twitter CEO.
Let’s build Twitter 2.0 together, says new CEO
‘INSPIRED BY ELON MUSK’
VIRAT KOHLI’S
‘UNMISSABLE’
ACT FOR JAISWAL
AUSTRALIA MEN SET
TO HOST PAKISTAN
AND WEST INDIES
‘POLITICAL TERRORIST’:
BILAWAL SLAMS RIOTS
OVER IMRAN ARREST
Jaipur: In a video posted
on IPL Twitter, Kohli
was seen interacting
with Jaiswal and sharing
some tips with the
21-year-old batter. The
video soon went viral on
the social media as the
fans were left touched
by the sportsmanship
from both the players.
The post-match
moment became
a major highlight
of the day as
Kohli interacted
with Jaiswal,
who was
dismissed
for a duck.
Melbourne (Agencies):
Australia will meet Pakistan in
3 tests the West Indies in
two in the traditional school
holiday period. The Pakistan
series will begin with a test in
Perth from 14 to 18 Decem-
ber followed by the traditional
Boxing Day test at the Mel-
bourne Cricket Ground from
26 to 30 December. Australia
also will play West Indies in
3 one-day internationals and
3 Twenty20 internationals in
February. Cricket Australia is
expected to discuss hosting
arrangement with New South
Wales state government.
Islamabad: Commenting
on the violence in protests
sparked after the arrest of
former PM Imran Khan, Paki-
stan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal
Bhutto-Zardari termed his
party “political terrorists” and
asked how could talks be held
with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
“We always supported talks
and even convinced our allies
for it. But now, how can we
hold talks with terrorists? We
can only hold talks with those
who condemn terrorism and
dissociate themselves from
these political terrorists,” he
said. Bhutto also criticised the
judiciary for “becoming more
political than needed”.
IPL MATCH 60 - RR VS RCB
❍ IPL MATCH 61 CSK VS KKR
RRREGISTERTHIRDLOWEST
SCOREAGAINSTBANGALORE
Jaipur (ANI): Ra-
jasthan Royals regis-
tered an unwanted re-
cord in their list after
losing to Royal Chal-
lengers Bangalore in
the Indian Premier
League (IPL) 2023.
Chasing a total of 172,
RR ended their innings
byscoringthethird-low-
est score in IPL history
.
They bundled out 59 in
10.3 overs. RCB won the
match by massive 112
runs in Jaipur on Sun-
day
. RCB has the record
of scoring the lowest
total in the IPL tourna-
ment, they were bun-
dled out of 49 runs
against Kolkata Knight
Riders in 2017. Mean-
while, RR also have the
second-lowest total in
their name as they
scored just 58 runs
against the same oppo-
nent RCB in the
year 2009.
While chas-
ing a target of
172, RR batters
failed to deal with
theintensityand
aggressionof
the RCB
bowlers.
New Delhi (Agencies):
Kolkata Knight Riders
emerged victorious
over Chennai Super
Kings by 6 wickets at
the MA Chidambaram
Stadium. Rinku Singh
and Nitish Rana both
scored impressive half-
centuries, contributing
to KKR’s win.
Prior to this, Shivam
Dube played a notable
innings of 48 not out
off 34 balls, helping
CSK post a total of 144
for 6 in 20 overs. Varun
Chakaravarthy and
Sunil Narine were the
standout bowlers for
KKR, each claiming
two wickets. CSK cap-
tain MS Dhoni won the
toss and chose to bat
first against KKR.
RCB bowlers
bundle out Raj
for 59, strengthen
play-off chances
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals players greet each other at the end of their IPL 2023 cricket match, at
Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur, on Sunday. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA
Bangladesh and Myanmar braced Sunday as a severe cyclone started to hit coastal areas and
authorities urged thousands of people in both countries to seek shelter.
KKR remain alive in play-offs
CSK captain MS Dhoni and KKR captain Nitish Rana during their
IPL match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on Sunday.
Melbourne (Agen-
cies): Cricket Australia
on Sunday released the
schedule of 2023/24 in-
ternational home sum-
mer for both men’s and
women’s teams, com-
prising six Tests, nine
ODIs and nine T20Is to
be played at 11 venues
across 7 cities. Austral-
ia women’s team, cur-
rently holding both T20
ODI World Cups, will
begin home summer
with a 3-match T20I se-
ries on October 1, 2 and
5 against West Indies.
Lahore: Pakistan’s for-
mer prime minister Im-
ran Khan called for
nationwide “freedom”
protests on Sunday, af-
ter his brief arrest and
detention last week trig-
gered deadly unrest.
The one-time cricket
superstar who has been
tied up in dozens of le-
gal cases since being
ousted from power in
April last year -- was
freed on bail on Friday
after his detention was
declared unlawful by
the Supreme Court.
Enraged by the ar-
rest, supporters set fire
to government build-
ings, blocked roads and
damaged property be-
longing to the military,
which they blame for
Khan’s downfall.
“Freedom does not
come easily
. You have to
snatch it. You have to
sacrifice for it,” he said.
Suzhou (PTI): Star
shuttlers PV Sindhu
and HS Prannoy will
look to hit top gear as
the Indian badminton
team begins its cam-
paignatBWFSudirman
Cupwithaclashagainst
Chinese Taipei on Sun-
day. India have been
placed along with Ma-
laysia, Chinese Taipei
and Australia in Group
C with the 2 top teams
qualifying for the
knockout stage. On
Monday, India will
clash against Malaysia.
New Delhi: A cease-
fire between Israel and
Palestinian militant
group Islamic Jihad ap-
peared to be holding on
Sunday despite getting
off to a shaky start.
Israeli and Egyptian
media both reported on
Saturday that a cease-
fire agreement had
been made and that the
truce was reportedly
set to begin at 10 p.m. lo-
cal time (1900 GMT).
There were initial re-
ports of rocket fire and
airstrikes a short time
after it came into force.
Rome (ANI): Marke-
ta Vondrousova con-
tinued her winning
run in the Italian
Open with a 7-5, 6-3
victory over No.9 seed
Maria Sakkari to reach
the fourth round.
The Rome condi-
tions have long suited
Vondrousova, who
reached the quarterfi-
nals in 2019 and the
semifinals in 2020 and
now has a 10-3 record
in the tournament. Her
legendary drop shot
was a significant weap-
on from the start of the
match, with one break-
ing Sakkari’s serve
in the first game.
Vondrousova also
outwitted the Greek
player with precise
passing shots and lobs,
as well as a rock-solid
serving effort. She won
75% of the points after
landing 76% of her
first serves.
Marketa Vondrousova
books spot in 4th round
Sudirman Cup:
New-look India
eye elusive medal
Israel, Gaza
militants agree to
shaky cease-fire
ITALIAN OPEN
With a 7-5, 6-3
victory over No. 9
seed Maria Sakkari
Schedule out for Aus
summer of cricket
Khan asks supporters
to “Snatch Freedom”
Dhaka (Agencies):
Three persons were
killed as “extremely se-
vere” cyclonic storm
Mocha made landfall in
Myanmar’s Rakhine
state on Sunday, the As-
sociated Press reported.
Myanmar’s military
information office said
the storm damaged
houses, electrical
transformers, cell
phone towers, boats
and lampposts in Sit-
twe, Kyaukpyu, and
Gwa townships.
Local media reports
said that streets and
basementsof thehouses
in Sittwe’s low-lying ar-
eas were flooded and
much of the area was
cut off.
Over 400,000 people
were evacuated in My-
anmar and Bangladesh
ahead of Cyclone Mo-
cha making landfall, as
per authorities.



UPCOMING ROLES
Three die as ‘severe’ storm makes landfall
CYCLONE MOCHA THREATENS BANGLADESH, MYANMAR
‘CYCLONE MOCHA
MAY CAUSE
BANGLA ISLAND TO
GO UNDERWATER’
Dhaka: As Cyclone Mo-
cha intensifies winds
are getting stronger,
Saint Martin’s, the one
and only coral island
of Bangladesh, may go
temporarily underwa-
ter, as per head of the
Bangladesh Meteo-
rological Department
(BMD). “Since there is
no major infrastructure
on the island, the storm
will not get obstructed
anywhere and hit the
island directly. As the
centre of the storm
passes over St Martin’s,
water will move from
one side of the island
to the other, and due
to the intensity of the
storm, the island may
be underwater for some
time,” BMD Director
Md Azizur Rahman said
on Sunday.
INDIA JEWELLERY
EXPOSITION CENTRE
LAUNCHED IN DUBAI
US WOMAN WHO MURDERED HUSBAND
THREW A BIG PARTY AFTER HIS DEATH
New Delhi: A woman in the US who has been charged
with murdering her husband reportedly threw a party
the day after his death, People reported. As per affi-
davit obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune, Kouri Darden
Richins ‘’invited her friends over for a large party’’ that
day at her Kamas, Utah, home. Citing the affidavit for
a search warrant, The Salt Lake Tribune reported, “The
day after Eric’s death, Kouri closed on the home, alone.
She later invited her friends over for a large party at
her home where she was drinking and celebrating.”
Dubai: The Gem and
Jewellery Export Promo-
tion Council (GJEPC) has
launched a first-of-its-
kind India Jewellery Ex-
position Centre (IJEX) in
the UAE during a special
event to commemorate
the first anniversary of the
UAE-India Comprehensive
Economic Partnership
Agreement. Announced
during the CEPA Beyond
Trade celebration, IJEX
will provide a platform
for India’s micro, small,
and medium jewellery
enterprises (MSMEs) to
showcase their products
to the Middle East market
from its location in
Dubai’s Gold Souq.
CRUCIAL READ
NEPAL SHERPA BECOMES 2ND PERSON
TO SCALE MOUNT EVEREST 26 TIMES
Kathmandu: A Nepali sherpa guide climbed Mount Everest
for the 26th time on Sunday, hiking officials said, becom-
ing the world’s second person to achieve the feat. Pasang
Dawa Sherpa, 46, stood atop the 8,849-m (29,032-ft) peak,
sharing the record number of summits with Kami Rita
Sherpa, said Bigyan Koirala, a government tourism official.
Kami Rita, who is also climbing on Everest now, could
set another record if he makes it to the top. Pasang Dawa
reached the top with a Hungarian client, said an official.
I’ve long been in-
spired by your vi-
sion to create a
brighter future. I’m
excited to help bring
this vision to Twit-
ter transform this
business together.
—Linda Yaccarino
New Twitter CEO

Sunil Puri
Nagaur: The Vice-
President, Jagdeep
Dhankhar along with
his wife, Sudesh
Dhankhar offered
prayers at Veer Tejaji
Temple in Kharnal vil-
lage of Nagaur and lat-
er unveiled the statue
of former Union Minis-
ter Late Nathuram
on Sunday
.
The V-P also ad-
dressed a public gather-
ing and said that he will
never get such a big op-
portunity in his life
than unveiling the stat-
ue of Baba.
“Wrong deeds lead to
dangerous consequenc-
es and law should not be
taken into hands as no
one is above the law. I
appeal to the youth to
stay away from drugs. It
is your right to partici-
pate in government
schemes. Be it agricul-
ture or rural develop-
ment, we have shown
the way to the country
and the world,” he add-
ed. “Farmers should
keep pace with chang-
ing times and move
ahead with a progres-
sive thought,” he said.
Former MP Jyoti
Mirdha, Agriculture
Minister Lalchand Ka-
taria, former MLA
Richpal Singh Mirdha,
former judge Harsukh
Punia and other emi-
nent people were also
present in the event.
A Thousand roads, hundreds of
meandering paths, uncountable
meanings – all lead to the ultimate truth
of life – we have to walk to reach at it.
—Dr Jagdeesh Chandra,
CEO Editor-in-Chief, First India
08
2NDFRONT
POSTAL REG NO. JPC/004/2022-24
Bhanwar S Charan
Kota: Urban Develop-
ment and Housing Min-
ister Shanti Dhariwal
and PCC member Amit
Dhariwal took out
‘Padyatras’ in more
than two dozen wards
and listened to the prob-
lems of the common
people and assured
speedy solutions under
the ‘Haath se Haath
Jodo’ campaign.
Even in the scorch-
ing heat, the ‘Padyatra’
did not stop anywhere.
There was a lot of en-
thusiasm among the
residents of the area
where the two visited.
The ‘Padyatra’ reached
Borkheda’s Ward No. 10
on Sunday. The two dis-
cussed with the people
of the area about the
relief camps and ap-
pealed to them to take
benefits of the govern-
ment’s various welfare
schemes. They gave in-
structions to the offi-
cials to resolve them at
the earliest.
Talking to the media
regarding the ‘Pady-
atra,’ Dhariwal said
that the aim of the cam-
paign is dialogue with
the public. “The Pady-
atra will reach every
household. Instead of
asking for votes, we are
going door-to-door to
listen to people and
take feedback on the
works in the area,” the
UDH Minister said.
Dhariwal and Amit
Dhariwal visited the
Gurdwara at Guman-
pura Vallabhnagar and
offered prayers. Minis-
ter Dhariwal assured
the committee to get a
state-of-the-art Satsang
Bhawan, which will be
built soon.
‘Padyatras’ aimed at listening to masses taking feedback: Dhariwal
HAATH SE HAATH JODO CAMPAIGN IN KOTA
lll
Even in the
scorching heat,
the ‘Padyatra’
did not stop
anywhere.
There was a lot
of enthusiasm
among the
residents of the
area that both
leaders visited
V-P Dhankhar unveils ex-Union
Min Nathuram Mirdha’s statue
Pilot should have
waited more for
yatra:Randhawa
Vice- President Jagdeep Dhankhar unveils the statue of Late Shri
Nathuram Mirdha, former Member of Parliament, freedom fighter
and a popular farmers’ leader in Merta City, Nagaur on Sunday.
Also seen is Sudesh Dhankhar and others. Also seen here is
Jyoti Mirdha and others.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar his wife, Sudesh Dhankhar
being welcomed by Dharmendra Rathore his wife Hansa Kanwar
at the helipad in Pushkar on Sunday.Also seen are IG Rupinder
Singh SP Chunaram. —PHOTOS BY ANAND SHARMA
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar being felicitated by presenting
him with an old photograph of his by the Priest during the V-P’s
visit to the Brahma Temple in Pushkar on Sunday.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar offers prayers at the Veer Tejaji
temple in Kharnal village in Nagaur district on Sunday. Also seen
is Sudesh Dhankhar and the priests.
Will never get such a big opportunity in my
life than unveiling the statue of Baba, he says
Aditi Nagar
New Delhi: With the
Congress having sweep-
ing victory in Karnata-
ka and hopes of repeat-
ing the government in
Rajasthan, State in-
charge Sukhjinder Sin-
gh Randhawa also
seems to have softened
his stance towards for-
mer Deputy CM Sachin
Pilot. He referred to his
past relations with the
Pilot family and called
him a younger brother.
However, Randhawa
said that the timing of
Sachin’s visit was
wrong and he should
have waited a little
longer.
Randhawa was talk-
ing to the media in New
Delhi on Sunday
. Pilot’s
‘Jan Sangharsh Yatra’
regarding paper leak
and corruption entered
its 4th day on Sunday
.
Terming Pilot’s yatra
as his personal journey,
Randhawa said the tim-
ing is wrong. “When
Karnataka was voting,
he should have waited.
We all should first talk
about the Congress,” he
said. “He is a little ag-
gressive. One should be
ambitious, but not over-
ambitious. He has got a
lot of time in the party.
Congress is not like
BJP. Our leaders are
given more than they
think. I will see who
provoked, I didn’t not
raise matters before I
became the in-charge,”
he said.
Regarding election
face, Randhawa said
that Rajasthan, MP and
Chhattisgarh will con-
test elections unitedly.
“Will contest elections
with only one face, dou-
ble face will not come.
Gehlot is a very old
leader, he has Congress
in his heart and mind.
He has the most experi-
ence in AICC,” he said.
My father and
Sachin’s father
were best
friends. We have family
ties. He is my younger
brother. I have talked to
him on the phone earlier
also. I am trying to take
everyone along.
—Sukhjinder Randhawa,
Congress Raj State in-charge
The Padyatra will reach every household.
Instead of asking for votes, we are going
door-to-door to listen to people and take
feedback on the works in the area.
—Shanti Dhariwal, UDH Minister
First India Bureau
Jaipur: Former Dy CM
Sachin Pilot, who is un-
dertaking a five-day
‘Jan Sangharsh Yatra,’
on Sunday said, “We are
getting people’s support
because our issues are
essential. The CM is
state’s face CM Ashok
Gehlot and I will have to
unitedly fight against
cases of corruption.
But the CM hasn’t taken
any action I have been
writing letters for a
long time to take action
against issues of cor-
ruption. Pilot resumed
his foot march from Me-
hla town in Jaipur
moved towards Ma-
hapura on Sunday. He
will hold a public meet-
ing today near Kamla
Nehru Nagar along the
Ajmer highway on cul-
mination of his ‘Jan
Sangharsh Yatra.’
Shanti Dhariwal and Amit Dhariwal during the padyatra
undertaken under ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo’ campaign in Borkheda’s
Ward Number 10 in Kota on Sunday.
Shanti Dhariwal and Amit Dhariwal offer prayers at the
Gumanpura Gurdwara in Kota on Sunday.
‘CM I will have to fight
unitedly against corruption’
Assam Guv inaugurates 2
new buildings in Udaipur
Sachin Pilot with enthused kids during the ‘Jan Sangharsh Yatra’
being undertaken from Bagru to Mahapura in Jaipur on Sunday.
Jaipur (PTI): The
Ashok Gehlot-led Raj
govt follows a “zero-tol-
erance policy” on cor-
ruption and
its action
against the
corrupt is
visible to
e v e r yo n e
e x c e p t
Sachin Pilot,the CM’s
OSD Lokesh Sharma
said on Sunday
. Sharma
added, “It is Sachin Pi-
lot’s personal decision
to take out the yatra.
The state govt is follow-
ing a zero-tolerance
policy on corruption,
which is visible to all,”
he said, adding, “De-
spite this, if someone is
creating an atmosphere
against govt, decision
has to be taken by par-
ty’s High Command.”
First India Bureau
Udaipur: Assam Gov-
ernor Gulab Chand Ka-
taria inaugurated two
newly constructed
buildings at Mahaveer
Sadhana and Swadhyay
Samiti Ambamata on
Sunday
. 250 members of
the committee contrib-
uted from their side for
the building which was
completed in 1.5 years.
Committee Chair-
man Prakash Chandra
Kothari said that a
budget of Rs 2 crore was
raised for the building.
Along with this, 10
rooms have been built
in the already con-
structed Dharamshala
building in the commit-
tee premises. Kataria
was the chief guest of
the programme.
The special guests
were Vallabhnagar
MLA Preeti Shaktawat,
Udaipur Rural MLA
Phool Singh Meena,
and Deputy Mayor Pa-
ras Singhvi.
This building will be
available for all pro-
grammes including
‘Chaturmas’ and ‘Vi-
har.’ Apart from this,
the building built in the
Dharamshala can also
be used by the commu-
nity members. Howev-
er, a nominal fee has
been fixed for this.
—PHOTO
BY
MUKESH
KIRADOO
Raj govt’s action
on corruption
visible to all except
Pilot, says Lokesh
First India Bureau
Jaipur: After the Con-
gress got a clear majori-
ty in the Karnataka elec-
tions, Bhanwar Jiten-
dra Singh, former Un-
ion Minister and former
MPfromAlwar,hasbeen
given the responsibility
of forming the govern-
ment as an Observer.
C o n g r e s s
leaders Su-
shil Kumar
Shinde and
Deepak Ba-
baria have
also been appointed
along with Singh.
Jitendra Singh was
also an Observer in the
2013 Karnataka Legisla-
tive Assembly elections
and also made member
of the Screening Com-
mittee. At that time, for-
mer Defence Minister
AKAntonyandJitendra
Singh were appointed.
On his way to New
Delhi, Jitendra Singh
said that there is enthu-
siasm among the Con-
gress workers due to the
victory in Karnataka.
Bhanwar Jitendra
is Cong observer
in Karnataka
This will fur-
ther strengthen
the Cong in the
assembly elections of Raj,
MP and Chhattisgarh.
The public rejected BJP’s
agenda in Karnataka
polls as they have been
doing politics of caste,
religion and division.
—Bhanwar Jitendra Singh,
AICC General Secretary
PAYING LAST TRIBUTES...
CM Ashok Gehlot pays last tributes by laying wreath on the mortal remains of former
Justice late Ashok Parihar at the latter’s residence and also attended his cremation in
Jaipur on Sunday. The Chief Minister also consoled the family members and prayed to
the Almighty to provide strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss. Also seen here is
Sunita Gehlot and others.
Assam Guv GC Kataria during
the inauguration of 2 new
buildings in Udaipur.

JAIPUR, MONDAY,
MAY 15, 2023
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ond runner-up at
the magnificent
Miss Teen Diva,
was born and
raised in Gurgaon, Hary-
ana and has recently em-
barked on an unforgetta-
ble journey to Dubai, and
her experiences were
nothing short of ex-
traordinary
. She visited
the renowned Global
Village, where she
had the pleasure of ex-
ploring various country
pavilions and indulging
in their unique cultures.
From mouth-watering
cuisine to traditional
art, Anwita’s senses
were captivated by the
vivid displays of cultural
diversity.
Another highlight of
her trip was visiting the
Grand Mosque in Abu
Dhabi, where she im-
mersed herself in the ex-
quisite beauty and intri-
cate architecture of
the Middle East.
Anwita was left
awestruck by the
grandeur and el-
egance of the
mosque, which
showcased the
rich Islamic herit-
age of the region.
For those seek-
ing thrills and ex-
citement, Anwita
recommends visit-
ing IMG World,
where she in-
dulged in the
adrenaline-pump-
ing excitement of
heart-stopping
roller coasters.
The excitement
didn’t stop
there, as An-
wita also had
the privilege
of witnessing
the stunning
Burj Khalifa,
the tallest
building in
the world, a marvel of hu-
man engineering and in-
novation.
But it wasn’t just about
the man-made wonders of
Dubai. Anwita’s trip to
the Miracle Garden was
nothing short of awe-in-
spiring, where she
witnessed the magnifi-
cent display of nature’s
beauty, blooming in full
splendour. The experi-
ence was a true testament
to the limitless potential
of nature and human
creativity
.
Anwita’s trip to Dubai
also included indulging in
a plethora of Middle East-
ern cuisine, tantalizing
her taste buds with a
range of exotic flavours
and spices. She also en-
joyed a serene and pictur-
esque kayaking experi-
ence at Hatta Dam, sur-
rounded by breathtaking
scenery and the calming
embrace of nature.
Throughout her journey,
Anwita remained grateful
tohermother,AshmaAro-
ra Sundaram who made it
all possible. Her trip was a
testament to the value of
exploring new cultures,
indulging in unique expe-
riences, and treasuring
the precious moments
spent with loved ones. She
said, “I’m so grateful to
my mother for giving me
the trip of my dreams and
hope there are many more
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MOUTH WATERING DELICACIES
You have to ignore the fact that alcohol and
non-vegetarian food is banned in most of
Ranakpur. Why? The place is renowned for
its pilgrimage, and people here consider
drinking and slaughtering a sin. However,
foodies don’t return hungry from Ranakpur.
The proximity to the Marwar region is a big
reason why you should taste the traditional
dish of the place. Dal Bati Churma can be
the ultimate gift of strolling along the streets
for good food. Bon appétit!
THE VIBRANT MARKETS AND HANDICRAFTS
The vibrant atmosphere of Ranakpur mar-
kets is one of the best places to visit in
Ranakpur. Plus the variety and the colour
of the products in the markets make Ranak-
pur a great place for women to shop for
things to take back home. Keep your bar-
gaining skills ready and jump into the mar-
ket to buy some majestic pieces of silver
jewellery, bangles made using precious and
sparkling gems, pottery and a few more.
Leave no shop unexplored as all these shops
have some or the other attribute of the rich
Rajasthani culture that will make your liv-
ing room spectacular.
MITALI DUSAD
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very state in In-
dia offers a fasci-
nating and di-
verse culture-
rich heritage.
Rajasthan, a
princely state of-
fers one of the most fasci-
nating holiday destina-
tions in the country. The
state, known for its rich
history and culture offers
picturesque beauty. The
state is although a warm
one; however, there are
plenty of places that can
be visited in the summers.
With beautiful scenic
tourist places, Rajasthan
undoubtedly tops the list
for a vacation in India. As
Summer vacations are
round the corner, City
First highlights a less ex-
plored but culturally rich
town with mesmerising
beauty that will leave you
awe-inspired, Ranakpur!
Ranakpur is a small
quaint town nestled amid
the secluded valley of Ara-
vali Ranges in Rajasthan.
Situated around 96 km
North of Udaipur in Pali
district, it is an important
destination for Jain pil-
grims. The place presents
a unique spectacle of ver-
dant greenery and gush-
ing streams, an unusual
sight in Rajasthan. Im-
mersed in the vibrant cul-
ture with a myriad of en-
rapturing beauty in store,
Ranakpur has earned its
place on the list of must-
visit destinations in Ra-
jasthan. It is named after
Rana Kumbha, who donat-
ed some land for the place.
There are many tem-
ples dedicated to different
Tirthankaras in Jainism
like Adinatha, Parasnath
and Chaumukha Temple
with marvellous architec-
tures. Besides the exalted
temples, Ranakpur is also
an epitome for natural
beauty and the peaceful
environment. When you
walk through the fields,
you are automatically
transported to a place
where the birds sing viv-
idly. So take a break and
visit this magical place
where the nature is wait-
ing for you.
E
A Spiritual Oasis
A Spiritual Oasis
in Aravali
in Aravali
OTHER FAMOUS
PILGRIM’S DESTINATION:
SURYA NARAYAN TEMPLE —
This is another popular
pilgrimage spot that is
embedded with wall murals
and sculptures dedicated to the
Sun God or Surya Devta. You
will find the structure of Lord
Surya riding on his Chariot with
seven horses.
MUCCHAL MAHAVIR TEMPLE —
This temple is dedicated to Lord
Shiva or Mahavir and is situated in the
Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary which is visited
by thousands of devotees and tourists
throughout the year. The prime attraction of
this temple is the idol of Lord Shiva with a
moustach.
RANAKPUR JAIN TEMPLE
This is one of the most religious pilgrimage spots located in Ra-
jasthan that lies at the center of the city. It holds great importance
for the believers of Jainism and is dedicated to Lord Adinath, Jain
Tirthankara. One of the most attractive features of the temple, be-
sides the pillars, is the beautifully carved idol of Parshvanatha. It
has been made out of a single slab of marble. Its beauty in the detail
is due to the 1008 snake carefully crafted around the idol. The same
idol also has two chauri bears and yaksha and yakshi, who are half-
human and half-snake. There are also two elephants carved, one on
either side, that seem to be purifying Parshavanath. And you can’t
find the end of the tails of these elephants.
KING'S ABODE
It is the perfect get-away for friends and
family longing to experience the serenity
of long walks-ways, lush greens and lazy
evenings. Visiting this home-away-from-
home will reveal an old look fortress, sit-
ting aloft a hillock surrounded by nature.
King's Abode is just close enough to the
city of Udaipur to be easily accessible
and yet far enough to offer a perfect wil-
derness weather. In the calmness and
coolness of this resort you will find mod-
ern amenities, courteous service and a
feeling of being welcome. It is arguably
one of the best resorts in Ranakpur today
,
offering scrumptious cuisine, spectacu-
lar views, comfortable rooms. The resort
is not only suitable for a short vacation
but also for conferences, meetings and
formal engagements.
TREKKING AND JEEP SAFARI
The unspoiled Aravali Range presents a pleasurable trekking experience.
Discover the amazing natural beauty and learn about the local traditions
while trekking through the rugged, rock-strewn countryside. You can even
opt for a guided hike to make the most of this Ranakpur sightseeing expe-
rience. Ranakpur Jungle Safari is a retreat for animal lovers, and you even
get a chance to treat your eyes with the leopards. Besides the leopard, the
jungle will also give you the majestic views of many waterfalls and land-
scapes which are sure to give you goosebumps.

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MOTHER'S LOVE
The heart of the family
A mother’s love knows no bounds. From the moment you're
brought into her life, she is continuously giving, nurturing and
showering you with her care and affection. It is because of this
special bond that makes imagining your world without her feel
unfathomable. City First brings to you lovely moments shared to
us by our readers that define the magic of this lovely bond. While
a lot of them celebrated the day with their mothers and family,
some also remembered their loved ones, mother like figures who
are no more, with fond memories and remembered, even if she
isn't physically here anymore, her love and light live on forever
Dr Vaibhav Atolia with his mother Archana Atolia
Hanut Singh with his mother Dr Sunita
(L-R) Malvika Bhati, Marudhar Kanwar and Geetanjali Rathore
Arushi Saxena and Divyansh Saxena
with their mother Jyoti Saxena Amit Sharma and Ankit Sharma with their mother Saroj Devi
Rishita Jhalani with her
mother Sushila Jhalani (L-R) Sonali, Sunita and Roohi
Mayak Kiradoo with her mother Rajkumari devi Shreya Gupta with her mother Seema Gupta Tushar Phalke with his mother Gauri Phalke
Alka Srivastava with her
mother Rama Srivastava Rahul Faujdar with his mother Premvati
Vikas Bagra with his mother Mamta Devi
(L-R) Late Gayatri Rathore, Geetanjali Rathore, Rajkumari, Priyamvada Rathore and Rajshree Bhati
(L-R) Anita Tambi, Ankita Dusad
and Suneeta Dusad
Samarth and Siddharth with their
mother Vandana Dadhich Acharya
Astha Saxena with her mother Bharti Saxena
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