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WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY
140.76 cr
heartbreaks
INDIA MEET THEIR WATERLOO IN FINAL; AUSTRALIA LIFT
6TH ODI WORLD CUP DEFEATING INDIA BY 6 WICKETS
240/10 50 OVER
(RR: 4.80) 241/4 43 OVER
(RR: 5.60)
Rohit Sharma 47, Virat Kohli 54, KL Rahul 66
MStarc55/3,JHazlewood60/2,PCummins34/2
Travis Head 137, Marnus Labuschagne 58*
JaspritBumrah43/2,MohammedShami47/1
TOP RUN SCORER
765
Runs
VIRAT KOHLI
Inn: 11 I Avg: 95.62
TOP WICKET TAKER
24
Wkts
MOHAMMED SHAMI
Inn: 7 I Avg: 10.70
Australian players celebrate
after winning the ICC Men’s
CWC 2023 final over India, at
the Narendra Modi Stadium,
in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
PTI
Ahmedabad
ndia’s thunder-
ing juggernaut
came to a
screeching halt in an anti-
climactic finish as Aus-
tralia denied a golden
generation of Indian
cricketers the silverware
it so desperately craved
by lifting an unprece-
dented sixth World Cup
trophy, here on Sunday.
The Australians once
again showed what me-
ticulous planning and
ruthless execution is all
about, chasing 241 in just
43 overs with Travis
Head (137 off 120 balls)
once again proving to be
India’s nemesis.
MORE ON P7
PM Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard
Marles watched the ICC World Cup final in the last hour of
the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium. HM Amit Shah
and Gujarat Guv Acharya Devvrat were also present.
Congratulations to Australia
on a magnificent World
Cup victory! Theirs was a
commendable performance
through the tournament,
culminating in a splendid
triumph. Compliments
to Travis Head for his
remarkable game today.
Dear Team India,
Your talent and
determination through the
World Cup was noteworthy.
You’ve played with great
spirit and brought immense
pride to the nation.
We stand with you today
and always.
PM MODI CONGRATULATES
AUSSIES, CONSOLES TEAM INDIA
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SPIRITUAL SPEAK
To be idle is a short road to
death and to be diligent is a
way of life. Foolish people are
idle, wise people are diligent.
BUDDHA
The affection and support of Narayanpet for BJP
is a testament to the fact that people of Telangana
are determined to root out the corrupt KCR
government. Instead of focusing on Telangana’s growth
and progress, KCR’s only priority has been the prosperity
of his own family. Under the able leadership of Hon. PM
Shri @narendramodiJi, BJP is resolute to provide better
lives to the people of Telangana and put an end to
appeasement and corruption.
Jagat Prakash Nadda@JPNadda
A historic milestone
for the Indian aviation
sector!On 18th November
2023, we have set a new record
by carrying 4,56,748 domestic
passengers. A testament to our
resilience and strength to fight
global challenges.
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
@JM_Scindia
lmost all
states in
North East
India have
faced differ-
ent issues and forms of in-
surgency, violence and tur-
bulence at some or the
other time since independ-
ence. Today, most of the
region’s insurgencies are
dormant, as insurgent
groups have declared cease
fire and entered into slow-
moving peace processes
with government. Things
were getting brighter in
Manipur also as I had per-
sonally travelled through
Manipur last year and
found barring few inci-
dents the environment was
peaceful. Northeast India
has been facing insurgen-
cies since independence
mainly attributable to lack
of economic and infra-
structural development and
low representation in main-
stream politics. Another
fear amongst the multi eth-
nic tribes is losing their
unique identity and culture.
The increasing number
of tourists in Manipur reas-
sured that the situation had
normalised. But this illu-
sion has been destroyed by
new clashes that erupted in
May 2023. It looks like
Manipur is back to situa-
tion prevailing in 1990s
and only the faces have
altered. Previously, Naga
and Kuki were at odds;
now, Meitei and Kuki are
in conflict. Manipur has
returned to the grip of the
gun culture and return to
normalcy is going to take
tremendous efforts and
time. Manipur is now di-
vided into exclusive ethnic
zones, largely Hindu
Meiteis concentrated in the
valley and the mostly
Christian Kukis living in
the surrounding hills.
The fighting pits the
Meitei, who make up 53
per cent of the state’s 2.85
million population, but oc-
cupy only 10 per cent of its
land, against the Kuki and
33 other tribes, which con-
stitute about 30 per cent of
the population and are geo-
graphically more spread
out in the hill areas. The
conflict stems from dec-
ades of contestation over
land and natural resources,
fuelling deep-seated re-
sentment among both the
Meiteis and Kukis.
Though, the Kukis are
mostly Christian and the
Meitei mostly Hindus but
the current violence is
more of ethnic rather than
religious divides.
MAJOR ISSUES OF
TURMOIL AND
CURRENT VIOLENCE
The Kuki have long been
recognised as a Scheduled
Tribe under Indian law, an
affirmative action measure
that assures tribal commu-
nity members access to
state-run educational insti-
tutions, government jobs
and safeguards such as the
exclusive right to buy and
own land in the state’s rec-
ognised tribal areas. The
Meitei also enjoy certain
benefits on account of be-
ing recognised as a “so-
cially and economically
backward class”. But they
have been demanding the
tribal status as a necessity
to “preserve” the commu-
nity, save their ancestral
land, traditions and cul-
ture. Another issue is Chin
refugees from Myanmar
have reportedly been seek-
ing shelter in Manipur and
radical Meitei outfits such
as Arambai Tenggol and
Meitei Leepun accuse the
Kuki, who share an ethnic
heritage with the Chin, of
illegally settling refugees
in Manipur’s hills.
The Meiteis as Ma-
nipur’s largest community
enjoy immense social, po-
litical and economic ad-
vantages, and dominates
police forces giving them
an upper hand in the clash-
es. The Chief Minister who
is a Meitei has echoed al-
legations that the Kuki are
involved in the illegal drug
trade in collaboration with
transnational networks op-
erating from Myanmar.
Situation has deterio-
rated particularly after
Biren Singh’s government
won a second term in 2022.
The government started
evicting primarily Kuki
villagers from houses and
villages allegedly built on
forest land in violation of
the Indian forest law. The
Kuki, who believe the
Meitei chief minister has
been acting in a partisan
manner, again mounted a
series of protests, some of
which turned violent.
As of today, what is
worrisome is that an esti-
mated 4,000 weapons and
half a million bullets stolen
throughout the state are at
the disposal of both com-
munities and has the po-
tential to escalate the in-
tensity of the conflict
manifold. The Assam Ri-
fles are not being fully uti-
lised and permitted to op-
erate as Meitei groups al-
lege them biased towards
Kukis and obstruct their
movements and the Kukis
don’t trust the Meitei-dom-
inated state police. The
Centre hasn’t been particu-
larly proactive in dealing
with Manipur conflict; nor
has it been very effective at
dampening unrest. The
Home Minister during his
visit to Manipur, met both
Meitei and Kuki delega-
tions where Meitei groups
resisted Kukis’demand for
greater autonomy and
wanted Assam Rifles to be
replaced with another
force and the Kukis want-
ed imposition of presi-
dent’s rule in the state and
an Autonomous Kuki Ad-
ministration. But so far, no
firm and visible actions are
seen to resolve the Ma-
nipur issue except an-
nouncing creation of a
committee made up of
CM, elected representa-
tives, political party lead-
ers, and Meitei and Kuki
representatives to start a
peace dialogue. The initia-
tive was an instant failure
as both Meitei and Kuki
representatives refused to
participate due to disagree-
ments over the commit-
tee’s composition.
WAY AHEAD FOR
RESTORATION OF
PEACE IN MANIPUR
l Constitute a committee ac-
ceptable to all stakehold-
ers to negotiate peace and
stability in Manipur. It may
have moderates, includ-
ing women, from both
communities, preferably
academics or civil society
representatives who have
not taken polarising stands
during the violence.
l Replace CM with someone
less polarising or imposi-
tion of president’s rule or
a neutral administration to
guarantee peace and me-
diate between the parties.
l Allow the Centre to assume
command over all security
forces in the area and re-
cover stolen weapons.
l The PM is a popular figure
in Manipur and his active
involvement for peace may
yield results.
l Measures to address the
widespread sexual vio-
lence and sincere efforts
to bring perpetrators to
justice.
l Measures to restore comity
between the clashing com-
munities by security forces
who in coordination with
social organisations from
both communities, could
facilitate an exchange of
dead bodies for performing
appropriate funeral rites.
l Need to address Kuki aspi-
rations for tribal autonomy,
though it isn’t easy as
both Meiteis & Nagas will
oppose it.
l Need for better infra devp,
creation of more jobs,
promotion of trade and
commerce in the state.
Manipur’s violence is a
complicated web of histori-
cal, ethnic & political caus-
es that continues to trouble
the country. Govt & people
must work unitedly to find
lasting solution to this eth-
nic turmoil.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
A WORRISOME
ISSUE
As of today, what is
worrisome is that an
estimated 4,000 weapons
and half a million bullets
stolen throughout the
state are at the disposal
of both communities
and has the potential to
escalate the intensity
of the conflict manifold.
The Assam Rifles are
not being fully utilised
and permitted to operate
as Meitei groups allege
them biased towards
Kukis and obstruct their
movements and the Kukis
do not trust the Meitei-
dominated state police.
The central government
has not been particularly
proactive in dealing with
the Manipur conflict; nor
has it been very effective
at dampening the unrest.
ALASTINGSOLUTIONSTILL
EVADESMANIPURTURMOIL
The Meiteis as Manipur’s largest community enjoy
immense social, political and economic
advantages, and dominates police forces giving
them an upper hand in the clashes. The Chief
Minister who is a Meitei has echoed allegations that
the Kuki are involved in the illegal drug trade in
collaboration with transnational networks
operating from Myanmar
IN-DEPTH
UP FIRST TO BAN
HALAL CERTS, SAVE
THOSE FOR EXPORT
MUIZZU MAKES TROOP
PULLOUT OFFICIAL
he Uttar Pradesh government has taken a lead
in banning “halal” certification for food prod-
ucts except those meant for exports. The In-
dian government does not mandate halal certification,
nor is there a uniform law. That loophole has been
plugged by UP on an FIR filed by a BJP worker who
saidthateightagencieswereissuing“forged”halalcer-
tificates for “financial gains, fostering social animosity
and also violating public trust. The underlying purpose
of these certificates was to exploit religious sentiments.
Halal is an Arabic word meaning permissible and
is especially used for slaughtering land animals in a
particular way to make it permissible as per Islamic
law. Opposed to halal is the word haraam (forbidden)
and includes products like alcohol.
Whether the companies issuing halal certificates
are legal or not is yet to be determined. The com-
plainant has claimed that none of the certificate-is-
suing companies are recognized by the Central gov-
ernment. There is a certification process for export
of meat and meat products.
T
n a significant diplomatic move, President
Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives has of-
ficially called for the withdrawal of Indian
troops from the island nation. In a nuanced address,
Muizzu emphasized his commitment to fostering
trade ties with both India and China, maintaining a
delicate balance on the economic front. However, his
silence on the issue of strategic ties with either nation
has raised concerns, particularly given his apparent
pro-China stance.
Muizzu’s victory marked a notable shift from his
predecessor Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who was known
for his pro-India
stance. The contrast
in foreign policy ori-
entation has led many
to view Muizzu’s
presidency as a tri-
umph for China in the
strategically crucial
Indian Ocean region
where China has been
expanding its pres-
ence. The president’s
decision to overlook
India’s assistance for
maritime security fur-
ther underscores this
shift in allegiance.
The call for troop
withdrawal, even
when there is no clar-
ity on the number of
Indian troops stationed there, is bound to have far-
reaching implications, signaling a recalibration of geo-
political dynamics in the region. As President Muizzu
navigates the delicate balance between India and Chi-
na, the question of strategic alliances remains unan-
swered, leaving room for speculation and concern.
TheevolvingscenariointheMaldivesnotonlyreflects
the complexities of global power play but also under-
scores the need for a nuanced approach to diplomatic
relations. Muizzu’s diplomatic tightrope walk will un-
doubtedly be closely monitored, as the region observes
how his presidency shapes the geopolitical landscape.
Some satisfaction for India came when Muizzu ac-
knowledgedtheroleofIndianmilitarychoppersinMal-
divesandhiscallforspeedingupIndia-assistedprojects.
I
Muizzu’s victory
marked a notable
shift from his
predecessor
Ibrahim Mohamed
Solih, who was
known for his pro-
India stance. The
contrast in foreign
policy orientation
has led many to view
Muizzu’s presidency
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DAZZLING SPECTACLE
Sheynnis Palacios
from Nicaragua
crowned Miss
Universe 2023
1ST RUNNER-UP ANNTONIA
PORSILD (THAILAND), 2ND
RUNNER-UP MORAYA
WILSON (AUSTRALIA)
Agencies
San Salvador
i c a r a g u a ’ s
Sheynnis Pala-
cios has been
announced as the winner
of the Miss Universe
2023. R’Bonney Gabriel
of the United States
crowned her successor at
the end of the 72nd Miss
Universe pageant that
was held on Saturday (lo-
cal time) at the JoséAdo-
lfo Pineda Arena in San
Salvador, El Salvador.
The pageant was a
dazzling spectacle of
beauty, intelligence, and
cultural diversity. 84 con-
testants from around the
globe competed for the
coveted crown, each rep-
resenting their country
with grace, poise, and a
passion for making a dif-
ference in the world.
Anntonia Porsild from
Thailand was crowned
the first runner-up at the
Miss Universe 2023.
Moraya Wilson from
Australia was named the
second runner-up.
Sheynnis Palacios reacts after being crowned Miss Universe.
N
PREZ TO VISIT ODISHA AND
ANDHRA PRADESH FROM TODAY
President Droupadi Murmu will be on
a two-day visit to Odisha and Andhra
Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday in
connection with official functions.
PM MODI PAYS
TRIBUTES TO
LATE INDIRA
GANDHI
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to former PM
Late Indira Gandhi on her 105th birth anniversary. PM Modi posted
on X, “On her birth anniversary, tributes to Smt Indira Gandhi, India’s
former Prime Minister.” Born on Nov 19, 1917, Indira Gandhi left an
indelible mark in national politics and served as the third PM from 1966
to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination on Oct 31, 1984.
SACRIFICES OF SIKH GURUS
INSPIRE THE COUNTRY: YOGI
On Jyoti Jyot Diwas of Guru Gobind
Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said
on Sunday that sacrifices of Sikh
Gurus inspire to protect country.
BJPgovtwillreviewfuel
pricesinRajasthan:Modi
Rajasthan Congress like a cricket team whose batters spent
5 years trying to run out each other, says Prime Minister
Satyanarayan Sharma and
Sanjay Prajapat,
Jhunjhunu/Churu
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Sunday said in
Jhunjhunu described the
Congress in Rajasthan as
a ‘jadugar ki chhoo man-
tar sarkar’. While talking
about getting the most
expensive petrol in Ra-
jasthan, Modi said that
whentheBJPgovernment
comes here, it will be re-
viewed and the right deci-
sion will be taken. “After
review, new decisions
will be taken in the public
interest,” PM Modi said.
He said that the fuel
prices under the Ashok
Gehlot government in the
state are above par in
comparison to other BJP-
run states. “The Congress
government is not leav-
ing any opportunity to
loot you. Petrol is cheap-
er by Rs 12-13 in Hary-
ana, Gujarat and Uttar
Pradesh,” PM Modi said
addressing a rally in
Jhunjhunu.
Addressing a rally in
Taranagar constituency in
Churu district in favour
of Rajendra Rathore, the
Prime Minister said,
“Nowadays, the whole
country is filled with en-
thusiasm for cricket. In
cricket, a batsman comes
and scores runs for his
team. But there is such a
fight among the Congress
party that these people
are busy running each
other out.” “Five years of
the Congress government
have been spent running
each other out...If you
choose the BJP, we will
throw out the team of cor-
rupt people from Ra-
jasthan,” PM Modi said.
His remarks came shortly
before the Indian cricket
team was to take on Aus-
tralia in the World Cup
final at the Narendra
Modi stadium in
Ahmedabad. TURN TO P4
Bhanwar S Charan and
Navin Sharma
Bundi/Dausa
CampaigninginRajasthan
onSunday, Congresslead-
er Rahul Gandhi attacked
the Modi govt on many
frontsandonthecastecen-
sus, he asserted that PM
Modiwillnotconductone,
no matter what. “Rahul
Gandhi and the Congress
can do it,” he said.
“Wehaveorderedacaste
census in Rajasthan. As
soonasthe(Congress)govt
comes to power in Delhi,
our first task will be (to or-
der)acastcensus.Yourtrue
involvement will begin
then. Mother India will be
victorious then,” he said.
He asked whether any
big industrialist in the
country is an OBC, Dalit
or tribal and said he would
stop giving speeches if
there is one.
If the BJP comes to
power in Rajasthan, all
public welfare schemes
initiated by the Gehlot
government will be dis-
continued, Gandhi said.
He said Modi used to
say in his public addresses
that he is an OBC but
whenhedemandedacaste
census in Parliament, the
PM started saying some-
thing different.
TURN TO P4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajendra Rathore, Raj
Kumar Rinwa and other BJP candidates and leaders in
Tarangar of Churu district on Sunday. (Inset) PM Modi
shares a lighter moment with Rajendra Rathore.
CONGRESS GOVT IS BEING FORMED AGAIN IN
RAJASTHAN, CLAIMS CM ASHOK GEHLOT
PM MODI’S ROADSHOW IN BIKANER TODAY
PM Narendra Modi will hold a three-hour roadshow in
Bikaner at 5 pm on Monday from Junagadh to Gokul Circle
in support for BJP candidate Jethanand Vyas and Siddhi
Kumari. BJP State In-Charge Arun Singh on Sunday
reached Bikaner and took stock of preparations.
LAXMAN RAGHAV
Nawalgarh/Khetri: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on
Sunday said that the Congress government has given
good governance in the last 5 years and the Congress
government is getting repeated. “Every household has
benefited by implementing public welfare schemes
through efficient finan-
cial management. It has
fulfilled its commitment
towards the common
people by fulfilling more
than 90 percent of the
promises made in the
public manifesto issued
before the last elections
for the all-round develop-
ment of the state. Now
the Congress government
is being formed in Rajasthan again in December
2023. We will expand the scope of the schemes and
strengthen them. Also, we will implement 7 guaran-
tees of Congress,” he said while addressing a huge
election rally in Nawalgarh and Khetri in favour of
Rajkumar Sharma and other candidates. P8
SHUBHAM JAIN, PRADEEP GADHWAL
‘Castecensusour1sttask
whenwecometoCentre’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting ahead of
the Rajasthan Assembly election, in Dausa, on Sunday.
Devotees perform rituals
at the banks of Yamuna
river in front of Taj Mahal
on Chhath puja festival
celebration, in Agra on
Sunday. P4
IN BRIEF
Imphal airport shut
after unidentified
drones detected
Imphal: Imphal’s Bir
Tikendrajit Internation-
al Airport was shut
down on Sunday even-
ing after two unidenti-
fied drones were detect-
ed in its airspace. The
drones were spotted
around 2.30 pm, fol-
lowing which all flight
operations were sus-
pended.
US male nanny jailed
for 707 years for
molesting 16 boys
California: A male nan-
ny was jailed for over
707 years for molesting
16 young boys and
showing pornography to
another. According to
New York Post, a jury
convicted 34-year-old
Matthew Zakrzewski of
34 felonies, including 27
counts of lewd and las-
civious acts.
Netanyahu denies
deal to free hostages
Jerusalem: Israeli PM
Benjamin Netanyahu said
on late Saturday that his
govt has yet not signed a
prisoner swap deal with
Hamas. “As of now, there
is no deal,” he said at a
presser, dismissing re-
ports about a possible
agreement to free a por-
tion or all hostages. P7
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GRAP 3 still in place, ban on trucks
lifted, says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai
Agencies
New Delhi
Delhi Environment Min-
ister Gopal Rai on Sun-
day appealed to the peo-
ple to stay vigilant and
continue to follow the
rules as stages 1, 2, and 3
of the Graded Response
Action Plan (GRAP)
were still in place to com-
bat air pollution in the
national capital.
The Commission for
Air Quality Management
(CAQM) sub-Committee
issued an order on Friday
revoking the GRAP
Stage 4 actions with im-
mediate effect in Delhi
and its peripherals.
Tunnel crash: Rescue teams still at work
First India Bureau
Uttarkashi
Rescue teams may reach
the 41 workers stuck in-
side an Uttarakhand tun-
nel for over 170 hours in
the next two days if the
auger machine drilling
into the debris block
works properly, Union
Minister Nitin Gadkari
said on Sunday.
Gadkari and Uttara-
khand CM Pushkar Sin-
gh Dhami today visited
the site of the tunnel col-
lapse that has left 41 lives
hanging by the thread. A
part of the under-con-
struction tunnel to con-
nect Uttarkashi and Ya-
munotri collapsed last
Sunday after a landslide.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh
Dhami review the rescue operation, in Uttarkashi on Sunday.
On way to poll duty, 6 policemen
killed in Churu road accident
Younus Gesawat
Nagaur/Churu
Six policemen were killed
and one was seriously in-
jured when their vehicle
rammed into a parked
truck in Churu district
early Sunday. Superinten-
dent of Police, Churu,
Praveen Nayak said the
accident took place in Su-
jangarh Sadar police sta-
tion area. The policemen
were going to Taranagar
in Churu for duty in an
election meeting.
The deceased have
been identified as ASI
Ramchandra of Khinvsar
police station, constables
Kumbharam, Suresh
Meena, Thanaram, Sukh-
ram and Mahendra. Head
constable Sukhram is
critical and referred to
Jodhpur through a green
corridor. Governor Kalraj
Mishra, CM Ashok Ge-
hlot, DGP Umesh Mishra
condoled the loss of lives
in the accident. P4
Mangled remains of the ill-fated vehicle.
DELHI’S ‘VERY POOR’
AIR QUALITY PERSISTS
Delhi continued to
experience “very
poor” air quality on
Sunday morning, with an
AQI of 398, according to the
System of Air Quality and
Weather Forecasting And
Research (SAFAR-India).
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BJP govt...
In Jhunjhunu, PM Modi
said, “CM Gehlot accept-
edthathisMLAsandcan-
didates did not do any
work in the last five years.
This is because in Ra-
jasthan, there was a game
of ‘Jaadugar’ and ‘Baazi-
gar’ going on. In the
meanwhile, Congress
leaders were busy looting
money...The Congress
that destroyed Rajasthan
should they come back to
power here? Later, count-
ing on his central govern-
ment welfare initiatives,
PM Modi said that the
centralgovernmentispro-
viding as high as 80 per
cent discount on some
medicines through Jan
Aushadhi Kendras. He
cited that a medicine that
costs Rs 100 is available
for only Rs 20.
“The Congress and de-
velopment are each oth-
er’s enemies and will re-
mainenemies,”Modisaid
in Churu.
“The relationship be-
tweengoodintentionsand
the Congress is the same
as that between light and
darkness.Whatwillbethe
intention of a government
that gobbles up money for
drinking water,” he asked,
alluding to the alleged Jal
Jeevan Mission scam in
Rajasthan.
‘Caste census...
Gandhi said he interacted
with thousands of youths
during his Bharat Jodo
Yatra from Kanyakumari
to Kashmir and they told
him that they want to be-
come IAS officers.
He claimed that Modi
is running the country
with 90 IAS officers and
only three of them are
OBCs. “Your population
is around 50 per cent but
representation is only
three among 90 officers,”
he said.
Therefore, the caste
census is the most impor-
tant for the country, he
added. Gandhi also criti-
cised Modi for calling
tribals ‘vanvasi’.
The Congress calls
them ‘adivasis’, who
have the first right over
land. On the other hand, a
‘vanvasi’is someone who
lives in a forest. Gandhi
said a BJPleader urinated
on a tribal man in Mad-
hya Pradesh, which re-
flects the mentality of the
party’s people.
While the Congress
did not give a ticket to a
leader who thrashed a
Dalit, the BJP welcomed
him and gave him a tick-
et, he said. Gandhi was
referring to Girraj Mal-
inga, sitting Congress
MLA from Dholpur’s
Bari seat, who was de-
nied a ticket by the party.
Malinga allegedly as-
saulted two engineers of
the Rajasthan electricity
department, one of whom
is a Dalit, last year.
He joined the BJP in
Jaipur early this month
and was fielded by the
party from Bari.
Former deputy CM
Sachin Pilot called upon
the people to make the
party candidates win by
forgetting the past. Con-
gress candidate Murari
Meena and others were
alsopresentinDausarally.
First India Bureau
Churu
Ambulance driver San-
jay Kumar and EMTAnil
Kumar said that after the
accident, both the injured
were admitted to Nagaur
Hospital, where after first
aid, they were referred to
Jodhpur on ventilators in
two ambulances and
there were instructions to
reach Jodhpur quickly.
The distance from Na-
gaur to Jodhpur MDM
Hospital is 144 kilome-
ters. The ambulance was
driven at a speed of 120
kmph. 2 to 3 police vehi-
cles were driving ahead
of the ambulance, which
were changing the route
to the green corridor.
Six police personnel
lost their lives and one
was injured in the hor-
rific accident on Sunday
while they were going on
duty in PM Modi’s meet-
ing to be held in Jhunj-
hunu when their car col-
lided with a truck on
National Highway 58
near Kanuta post of Su-
jangarh police station.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Jawahar Circle police
station incharge Dalbir
Singh Faujdar launched a
major operation against
illegal hookah bars oper-
ating under the guise of
restaurants and pubs.
Police raided the Oha-
na Bar Restaurant. On
the spot, young men and
women were smoking
intoxicants. Police recov-
ered a large number of
hookahs flavors.
Mustafizur Rahman, the
manager, was detained.
Club’s name was also
written on the hookahs.
“Our priority is to save
youth from drug addic-
tion,” stated police sta-
tion incharge Dalbir
Singh Faujdar. The anti-
illegal hookah bar effort
will continue.
Bhanwar S Charan
Kota
On Sunday, an engineer
Devendra Arya and a la-
bourer Chhotu were
killed while removing
the world’s largest bell
from the mold box on
the Kota’s Chambal
RiverFront. Devendra
Arya, a casting engi-
neer, and a laborer
standing with him plum-
meted from a height of
approximately 35 feet
while they were work-
ing on the Project.
Both the victims were
immediately taken to the
Talwandi Private Hospi-
tal in Kota. They were
active in the work pro-
cess at around 3 o’clock
in the afternoon, during
which, both of them lost
their balance and fell
from a height of approxi-
mately 35 feet.
The labourer, Chhotu
died as soon as he was
rushed to the hospital
after the accident, and
the engineer Devendra
Arya was pronounced
dead during treatment
around 5 p.m.
Rajendra Rathore welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi with
a safa in Churu on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi addressing a public gathering in Dausa on Sunday.
Amit Yadav paying respects to the deceased policemen.
Site of accident at Chambal
River Front in Kota.
Chhath Puja being done at Galta Ji temple in Jaipur on Sunday. Chhath Puja is a unique ode to the Sun God, Surya.
Devotees observe a rigorous four-day ritual, involving a series of fasting, holy dips in rivers, and offering prayers to the
rising and setting sun. The rituals, symbolizing purity and divine connection are performed near rivers or water bodies.
CHHATH:SUNLITDEVOTION
CHHATH:SUNLITDEVOTION
RAJASTHAN 04
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NAIM KHAN
SANTOSH
SHARMA
Electrician dies
after falling from
20th floor in JPR
First India Bureau
Jaipur
After falling from a
building on Jaipur’s 20th
floor, Chandan Singh
(21), an electrician and
inhabitant of Nagar Fort,
Tonk, son of Bhim Singh
Chundawat, passed
away. He died after fall-
ing 200 feet down the
shaft. After two hours,
the Jyoti Nagar police
station smashed through
the wall and removed the
body. The body was giv-
en to the family members
by the police after a post-
mortem was completed
at SMS Hospital.
Illegal hukkah bar raided in
Jawahar Circle area of Jaipur
144-km long green corridor
created to try saving lives
TWO PEOPLE KILLED AS TRUCK HITS MOTORCYCLE
ARMY UNIFORMS AND MATERIAL BANNED FOR
CIVILIAN USE, SEIZED IN BORDER DISTRICT OPS
SPECIAL SQUAD ARRESTS WOMAN SMUGGLER
WITH SMACK WORTH `1 CRORE IN SHAHPURA
Baran: Aryavedarva Valmiki (17) and Ramavatar
Nayak (17) perished on the spot after being hit by
a truck in Rico Industrial Area, Kota Bambulia of
the city on Sunday morning. The suspected truck driver
fled the scene during this time. Kotwali police station also
arrived at the scene
after receiving the
information. Angry
villagers protested
the occurrence
by blocking the
road. People also
attempted to set fire
to the truck. DSP
Rajendra Meena
and CI Ram Vilas
Meena of the Sadar
Police Station
arrived a upon receiving the information. The protest was
called off after assurances of monetary compensation. Fol-
lowing that, the body was taken to the hospital mortuary
for a post-mortem examination. Hanspal Yadav
Army Intelligence action in the border district
continues, and banned army new pattern uniform
clothing is being captured. The materials utilized in
the outfit, as well as the garment, are being confiscated.
Intelligence acted decisively in Pokaran, Nachana, and
Ramgarh. Earlier, Intelligence
had detained four people
with a large number of army’s
new pattern uniforms in two
vehicles in Nachna. In the
second action, businessman
Durgadas was detained and
handed over to the police
along with a large number of
banned new pattern uniforms
from a businessman located
near Pokaran Fort in Pokaran
city. 7 gowns, 15 coats, 78
T-shirts, and other things
confiscated in Ramgarh Intelligence apprehended and
turned over two people to the police. Both of the accused
are being questioned by police.The question is how this
banned cloth is becoming available in the market.
Special squad, a squad from the Hanuman Nagar
police station in the Shahpura district caught a
woman smuggler from Jaipur on Sunday and
recovered 110 grams of smack from her. The international
market value of the recovered smack is estimated to be
roughly Rs 1 crores. According to ADG, following initial
questioning, the woman stated that she was transporting
smack from Aklera for Jaipur residents Manoj Sharma
and Seema Sharma. Under the NDPS Act, police seized
smack and detained female smuggler Saroj Kanwar. The
police squad is questioning the woman exhaustively about
her network and drug trafficking. Satyanarayan Sharma
Tragic Mishap Enroute PM Modi’s Event
Engineer labourer die
due to falling 35ft while
working on ‘largest bell’ CRIME
ROUNDUP
ARYA HAD EXPRESSED
CONCERNS REGARDING
BELL’S CONSTRUCTION
Months before this
tragic incident that
claimed Engineer
Devendra Arya’s life on
Sunday, he had raised
regarding quality of world’s
biggest
under-con-
struction bell
at Chambal
Riverfront
project in
Kota. Arya,
the engineer of contracting
firm, had voiced concerns,
predicting that the 79,000
kg bell would eventually
break due to haste in its
construction process. In a
social media post, he had
questioned the rushed ap-
proach and potential risks.
Villagers family members of deceased
protesting by blocking the road.
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Cong govt has promoted
women’s education in more
than 132 schools. New girls
colleges have been opened. Under
RTE, girl students studying from class 9
to 12 are given free education.
SwarnimChaturvedi,PCC General Secretary
The words of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi are a guar-
antee. Whatever he says,
understand its meaning, it is guaran-
teed. There is no need to give any
proof for this.
Arun Singh, State BJP in-charge
Women’s safety quality ed-
ucation is our priority. State’s
first Girls Sainik School will be
opened if BJP forms govt. Mission Pink
Toilet will start with investment of `100
cr in schools, colleges public places.
SumanSharma,BJP leader
The long list of development
works done in Sadulpur
cannot be counted. Vote for
Vikas and Vikas will win. Our schemes
are public welfare oriented and we will
repeat government.
Krishna Poonia, Congress MLA
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RAJASTHAN
ASSEMBLY
ELECTIONS
2023
DAYS
FOR
ELECTION TOURS OF
SENIOR LEADERS
Today, 20 Nov
Narendra Modi
Bikaner
Amit Shah
Khairthal, Alwar
Sawai Madhopur
Piyush Goyal
Jodhpur
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sardarshahar Aandhi
Smriti Irani
Shahpura, Dausa
Mallikarjun Kharge
Anupgarh, Hanumangarh
Priyanka Gandhi
Kekri
Sachin Pilot
Chaksu, Kekri Bhilwara
Mayawati
Khetri, Jhunjhunu, Ladnun
Tuesday, 21 Nov
Narendra Modi
Anta, Kota Karauli
Piyush Goyal
Kishangarh Ajmer
Rahul Gandhi
Vallabhnagar,
Akoli, Baytu
Ashok Gehlot
Sirohi, Udaipur,
Banswara, Pratapgarh
Wednesady, 22 Nov
Amit Shah
Sawai Madhopur
Priyanka Gandhi
Churu, Shahpura
Rahul Gandhi
Rajakheda, Nadbai,
Gangapur City
POLL-TOON
SHEKHAR
Adda
Adda
RAJ
RAJniti
ka
DEMAND FOR KHADI RAPIDLY RISES AMID RAJ POLLS
80K NEWLY MARRIED
WOMEN TO VOTE FROM
IN-LAWS’ PLACE
Jaipur: Demand for Khadi has suddenly increased
in the election festival of democracy since khadi is
considered tobe the ‘Dress Code’ of leaders. There is a
lot of craze for Khadi among young leaders too and a
bumper sale of Khadi has been witnessed right from
announcement of assembly elections till withdrawal of
nomination. In the period of one month, from 9th October
to 9th November, Khadi worth rupees 1.40 crores was
sold in India. In the same period last year, only rupees
47.53 lakhs worth of Khadi was sold. Due to the election
season, this year the sales were 111% more than last
year and Modi jackets, kurtas, mufflers, women’s printed
Kurtas and scarves have been trending.
Jaipur: About 80,000
newly married
women will elect MLAs for
the first time from their
in-laws house. Most
newlyweds will vote for the
first time from the places
where they have been
married to. Names of
about 80,000 women have
been added to the voters
list. This time the number
of voters in the age group
of 18-19 in the state is
22.71 lakh. Whereas there
are 11.72 lakh voters in the
age group of 80 years and
above. The voter gender
ratio has always been a
matter of concern but now
it has improved and now it
is about 922 i.e. for every
1,000 male voters, there
are 922 women voters.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Joshihighlightsalarmingratesof
paperleaks,dalitatrocitiesinRaj
CP Joshi addressing election rally, held in support of BJP candidate Bihari Lal Bishnoi in Panchu of Nokha seat on Sunday.
First India Bureau
Nokha/Nagar
BJP State President CP
Joshi criticized Cong-led
govt in State and high-
lighted the alarming rates
of paper leaks and Dalit
atrocities in State. He as-
serted that the BJP govt
would bring justice to
those who suffered under
previous regime.
Addressing in Nokha,
Joshi took a swipe at the
broken promises of the
current govt, emphasizing
the unfulfilled commit-
ment to keep petrol, die-
sel, and electricity prices
in check. He pointed out
differences in fuel prices
between Rajasthan and
neighboringstates,aswell
as state’s distinction for
having the highest elec-
tricity rates in the country.
On the occasion, senior
Congress leader Gopal
Gehlot also joined the
BJP. Joshi also addressed
ameetinginsupportofthe
BJP candidate in Bharat-
pur’s Nagar constituency.
CP Joshi holds rallies in Nokha Nagar; hits at Congress
BabbarlaudsConggovt’s
Chiranjeevi,otherschemes
Raj Babbar, Amin Kagzi, Pramod Tiwari, Mona Tiwari and others
during public meeting in Jaipur on Sunday. NAIM KHAN
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajya Sabha MP Pramod
Tiwari Congress lead-
er Raj Babbar addressed
the enthusiastic crowd in
Kishanpole assembly
constituency in support
of Congress candidate
Amin Kagzi.
Raj Babbar, recalling
his connection to Kishan-
pole area, lauded Amin
Kagzi’s dedicated service
transcending religious
boundaries and fostering
harmony. He highlighted
CM Gehlot’s initiatives,
citing the govt’s provi-
sion of Rs 25 lakh for
individual treatments un-
der Chiranjeevi health
insurance scheme. Bab-
bar underscored the sig-
nificance of govt’s com-
mitment, particularly the
announcement to provide
cylinders for Rs 500, a
gesture he attributed to
Gehlot’s unwavering
promises. Tiwari echoed
sentiments of love over
hatred, emphasizing
Cong’s dedication to fos-
tering a culture of unity.
PMModi’sroadshowinJaipur
tomorrow,Rahul’sonNov23
1stphaseofHomeVoting
ends;60,424availservice
Mayawatiappealsforvictoryof
BSPcandidates;criticizesOppn
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi will hold a road
show in Jaipur on No-
vember 21. PM Modi
will first visit Moti Dun-
gri Ganesh Temple and
then head to Govind
Devji Temple.
The 5 km roadshow,
connecting Ganesh-Go-
vind-Bajrang temples, is
set to cover constituen-
cies like Hawamahal,
Kishanpol,andAdarshna-
gar, aiming to appeal
to voters to vote for
BJP. The road show kicks
off from Jaleb Chowk at
7:15 pm, concluding at
Chandpole Hanuman
Temple by 9 pm.
Meanwhile, Congress
leader Rahul Gandhi is
likely to hold a road
show in Jaipur on No-
vember 23.
Starting from Govind
Devji Temple, the road-
show may traverse MI
Road, covering Ha-
wamahal, Kishanpole,
Adarsh Nagar, Malviya
Nagar and Civil Lines
constituencies.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
First phase of Home Vot-
ing completed in Ra-
jasthan Assembly elec-
tions 2023 on Sunday.
60,424 elderly and disa-
bled voters have cast
home voting so far. 96.63
percent elderly and disa-
bled voters did home vot-
ing. Second phase of
home voting will start
from Monday.
A total of 1220 voters
remained absent during
the visit of special polling
teams and teams will visit
them for the second time
on 20th and 21st Novem-
ber. 884 voters have died.
96.48 percent elderly and
97.56 percent disabled
people voted.
In the first 5 days,
47,196 elderly and 20,161
disabled people did home
voting. On Sunday, 1485
elderly and 286 disabled
voters did home voting.
62,927 eligible voters ap-
plied for home voting fa-
cility as an option.
Manoj Jain
Karauli
BSP supremo Mayawati
emphasizing the potential
benefits for Dalits, the
poor, and backward com-
munities if the party se-
cures victory in the up-
coming poll in Rajasthan.
In her address at an
election rally in Karauli,
Mayawati criticized vari-
ousoppositionpartiesthat
have held power at na-
tionallevel,highlightinga
lack of development for
tribals, Dalits, other back-
ward classes, laborers,
and small traders during
their respective tenures.
Mayawati appealed for
thesuccessofallBSPcan-
didates, including Ravin-
dra Meena, in Karauli and
Hindaun. In a direct jab at
Congress and BJP during
the election rally,
Mayawati questioned
their commitment to the
welfare of Dalits poor.
She accused Congress of
seeking votes by project-
ing itself as a friend to
these communities but
failing to safeguard their
interests post-election.
Mayawati during public meeting in Karauli on Sunday.
Pratap Singh Khachariyawas
Manoj Mudgal were welcomed
by citizens of Kalakaar Colony
by making them ride on horses
in Jaipur on Sunday.
BJP’s poll campaign
BJP workers watching CWC-2023 final match at BJP media
centre in Jaipur on Sunday. NAIM KHAN
Cricket fever amid polls 2 DOZEN CONGRESS OFFICE BEARERS WORKERS
JOIN BJP IN PRESENCE OF BJP MP DIYA KUMARI
Jaipur: More than two dozen Congress office bearers
and workers joined the of BJP in Vidhyadhar Nagar
in support of BJP candidate, Diya Kumari. Later, Diya
Kumari participated in Chhath
Puja along with thousands
of devotees at Lakshmipati
Narasimha Temple of Ward No.
30. During the public meet-
ing organised by Harmada
Kshetriya Mahavikas Samiti in
Ward 4, BJP candidate Diya
Kumari said that Congress has
completely stopped the pace of development in the last five
years. People in the area are facing basic problems related
to roads, sewer and water. She said that I have done work
ranging from bringing Chambal water in Sawai Madhopur to
gauge conversion of Mavli-Marwar railway line in Rajsamand.
COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATION
OF CODE OF CONDUCT ON
C-VIGIL CROSS 15,000
15,222
TOTAL COMPLAINTS
RECEIVED
2310
TOTAL COMPLAINTS
1334
TOTAL COMPLAINTS
IN STATE IN JAIPUR DISTRICT
TONK AT 2nd PLACE
IN KOTA : 751 out
of 1303 complaints
were found true
IN ALWAR : 161 out
of 1214 complaints
were found true
Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi
An elderly lady casting vote via
Home Voting in Sanganer.

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2023
06
PTI
Hyderabad
Charging the BRS MLAs
with collecting 30 per
cent commission in the
state government’s ‘Dalit
Bandhu’scheme, BJPna-
tional president JPNadda
on Sunday said the K
Chandrasekhar Rao-led
dispensation in Telanga-
na should be sent packing
after the upcoming as-
sembly polls and urged
the people to elect the
saffron party.
Speaking in a rally at
Narayanpet, Nadda also
alleged that the Kalesh-
waram irrigation project
“served as an ATM” for
Chief Minister Chan-
drasekhar Rao and it be-
came a “symbol of cor-
ruption”.
He said the BJP, after
coming to power in Tel-
angana, will investigate
the alleged corruption in
the project and send the
culprits to prison.
He also alleged that
temple lands in the state
were being utilised for
other purposes.
“Did the BRS MLAs
take 30 per cent commis-
sion in Dalit Bandhu
scheme amounts or not?
Have you (KCR) not
said in the legislators
meeting that MLAs are
taking 30 per cent cut?
This 30 per cent com-
mission government
should be sent packing
on November 30 and a
BJP government should
be brought in and we
need to work towards
that,” Nadda said.
UTTARKASHI SILKYARA TUNNEL COLLAPSE
Antidepressants, dry fruits sent to trapped workers
PTI
New Delhi
he government
is sending mul-
tivitamins, an-
tidepressants and dry
fruits to 41 workers
trapped for the past sev-
en days in an under-con-
struction tunnel that col-
lapsed in the Uttarkashi
district of Uttarakhand,
Road, Transport and
Highways SecretaryAn-
urag Jain said on Sun-
day. “Fortunately, there
is light inside because
the electricity is on.
There is a pipeline, and
thus water is available.
There is a 4-inch pipe,
which was used for com-
pression. Through that,
we are sending food
from day 1,” he said.
Jain, in a video brief
update on the Uttarkashi
tunnel collapse rescue
operation, further said
there is water and elec-
tricity in two km portion
inside the tunnel, which
is the finished part of the
4.531-kilometre two
lane bi-directional tun-
nel at Silkyara in Ut-
tarkashi.
“We are sending mul-
tivitamins, antidepres-
sants and dry fruits to
workers who have been
trapped inside the under-
construction tunnel at
Silkyara in Uttarkashi,”
he said.
Nitin Gadkari and Pushkar Singh Dhami review the rescue operation after a portion of an under-
construction tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national
highway collapsed, in Uttarkashi district, Sunday.
JP Nadda greets the supporters during a public meeting for the
Telangana Assembly elections, in Narayanpet on Sunday.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh during the protest march by
party supporters in Bhopal. FILE
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PTI
Jaipur
Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh on Sunday
said India’s international
stature has grown after
Narendra Modi became
prime minister and at-
tacked the Congress
government in Rajasthan
over recruitment exam
paper leaks and law-and-
order situation.
Anyone who can’t
give security to mothers
and sisters has no right to
rule, he said while refer-
ring to the Ashok Gehlot
government at an elec-
tion rally in Shahpura.
PTI
Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh assem-
bly polls have recorded a
voter turnout of 77.15 per
cent, which is 1.52 per
cent higher than in 2018,
as per the latest data re-
leased by the Election
Commission of India.
Polling for all the 230
assembly seats in the
state was held in a single
phase on November 17.
According to the latest
provisional poll data for
Madhya Pradesh released
by the ECI on Saturday
night, the state recorded
a voter turnout of 77.15
per cent.
Out of the total male
voters in MP, 78.21 per
cent exercised their fran-
chise, while out of the
total eligible females,
76.03 per cent turned up
to vote.
Sailana assembly seat
in Ratlam district record-
ed the highest voter turn-
out at 90.10 per cent.
PTI
Chhatarpur
Senior Congress leader
Digvijaya Singh contin-
ued his sit-in agitation
outside a police station
here for the second day
on Sunday to demand the
arrest of a BJP candidate
in connection with the al-
leged murder of a Con-
gress worker on the elec-
tion day. Singh said there
will be a state-wide agita-
tion if no action is taken
in the case. He launched
the sit-in protest in front
of the Khajuraho police
station along with local
Congress workers and
leaders on Saturday.
Singh along with Con-
gress MLAs Alok
Chaturvedi and Vikram
Singh and other leaders
stayed overnight in a tent
outside the police station.
PTI
Bengaluru
With JD(S) state presi-
dent H D Kumaraswamy
repeatedly attacking
him and his son Yathin-
dra, a former Congress
MLA, accusing them of
a 'cash for transfer' rack-
et, Karnataka Chief
Minister Siddaramai-
ah on Sunday said he
will retire from politics,
if proved that he has
taken money, even in a
single transfer case of
government officials.
I have told you not to
ask about it (Kumaras-
wamy's allegations).
Haven't I responded to it
already? Let him tweet
(post on X) a number of
times. He is speaking
about what they did dur-
ing his tenure (as CM),
PTI quoted Siddaramai-
ah as saying in response
to a question about Ku-
maraswamy's attacks.
Siddaramaiah said,
He (Kumaraswamy) is
speaking about the mon-
ey they (Kumaraswamy
and JDS leaders) took
for transfers. They took
money during his tenure.
In our tenure, we have
not taken any money. I
have already said -- I
will retire from politics,
if it's proved that I have
taken money in even a
single case of transfer.
Let him tweet a hun-
dred times, I don't want
to reply, the Karnataka
Chief Minister Siddara-
maiah added.
Agencies
Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Min-
ister Mamata Banerjee
on Sunday launched a
scathing attack against
the Union govt over ‘sky-
rocketing’passenger fare
of Indian Railways as
well as alleged inade-
quate passenger safety.
In a message posted on
her official X handle, Ba-
nerjee pointed out that
fares in certain categories
of trains are even higher
than the flight rates.
“Sad to find that rail-
way passenger fares are
steeply increasing and
even in Suvidha trains,
the fares are sometimes
higher than air fares!!
Where will common
people go in case of
emergency?” the mes-
sage read. Demanding
that the fare hike must be
curbed and even re-
duced, the Chief Minis-
ter said that attention
should be given to safety
and security issues.
In her message, Baner-
jee also drew a compari-
son with her tenure as the
Railway Minister.
“During my tenure as
Railway Minister, I had
introduced anti-collision
devices and other anti-
accident measures. Why
are they not being used
to avert the increasing
number of train acci-
dents, while anti-people
fare regime continues
unchecked?” her mes-
sage read.
77.15pcvoterturnoutinMP;
1.52pchighercomparedto2018
People wait in queues to cast their votes at a polling booth for
Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections in Bhopal. File
The campaign was flagged off on Nov 15
LARGEST-EVER OUTREACH INITIATIVE
Arunachal:PM'sViksitBharat
SankalpYatrarollsoutinTawang
ANI
Tawang
The Viksit Bharat
Sankalp Yatra, a nation-
wide outreach initiative
aimed at informing and
empowering citizens
about the Centre's flag-
ship schemes, rolled out
in Arunachal's Tawang
on Sunday. The largest-
ever outreach initiative
of the Centre was
launched at Tawang, bor-
dering China, on Sunday,
with locals from a village
in the district pledging al-
legiance to the outreach
and taking the transform-
ative 'Sankalp Pledge'.
The campaign was
flagged off by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
on November 15 at
Khunti, Jharkhand.
Adynamic melange of
events and initiatives un-
folded on the first day of
the Viksit Bharat Sankalp
Yatra, weaving together
stories of empowerment
and collective engage-
ment toward a shared vi-
sion of national develop-
ment, according to an
official release.
CONG LEADERS REMEMBER INDIRA GANDHI ON BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
New Delhi: Top
Congress leaders
on Sunday paid rich
tributes to former prime
minister Indira Gandhi on
her 106th birth anniver-
sary. Congress president
Mallikarjun Kharge, CPP
chairperson Sonia Gandhi
and former party president
Rahul Gandhi were among
those who offered ﬂoral
tributes at Shakti Sthal,
the memorial of the former
prime minister. Rahul Gan-
dhi said, “For India, a peo-
ple’s leader, Prime Minister.
For me, my grandmother,
my teacher”. “The values
taught by you of dedication
to the country and people
are the strength of my every
step, the strength of my
thinking!” Gandhi said in a
post in Hindi. The Con-
gress president and CPP
chairperson also partici-
pated in a commemorative
programme ‘Indira – The
People’s Prime Minister’ at
the Indira Gandhi Memorial
at 1, Safdarjung Road.
PM MODI, PREZ, CONG
CHIEF GREET NATION
ON CHHATH PUJA
New Delhi: My best
wishes to all your
family members
on the auspicious occa-
sion of evening Arghya of
Mahaparva Chhath. May the
worship of Sun God infuse
new energy and new en-
thusiasm in everyone's life.
Jai Chhathi Maiya! Prime
Minister said in a post on X.
On this auspicious occasion,
President Droupadi Murmu
said Chhath Puja is a festi-
val dedicated to the worship
of the Sun God that provides
an opportunity to offer rever-
ence and gratitude to rivers,
ponds, and other sources of
water. Congress President
Mallikarjun Kharge also
wished the people on the
occasion. In a post on X, he
wrote, Best wishes for the
evening Arghya of Chhath
Puja, the great festival of
faith, purity, devotion and
sun worshi, Kharge wrote in
a post on X.
Nadda lashes out at KCR
ahead of Telangana polls
KCR DOES POLITICS OF APPEASEMENT IN
TELANGANA: JP NADDA TARGETS BRS
Ranga Reddy: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
National President JP Nadda hit out at ruling
party in Telangana Bharat Rashtra Samithi
(BRS) on Sunday, accusing it of 'indulging in appease-
ment politics' and 'immersing deep in corruption.'
On one hand, PM Modi works for the satisfaction of
the people. KCR does the politics of appeasement in
Telangana. Did they not make Urdu the second lan-
guage? Are they not trying to increase the 4 per cent
reservation in the name of religion to 12 per cent? Are
they not planning to grab the land for temples? We
have to remove such people who are doing such ap-
peasement, Nadda said, addressing a rally in Ranga
Reddy's Chelleva in poll-bound Telangana. It was in
2014 that the BRS [then TRS] supremo promised a 12
per cent reservation for Muslims of the state in Shad-
nagar, a town about 40 km from Hyderabad.
GOA MINISTER NILESH CABRAL RESIGNS; EX-
CONGLEADERSETTOREPLACEHIMINCABINET
Panaji: Goa Public Works Department Minis-
ter Nilesh Cabral resigned from the Pramod
Sawant-led cabinet on Sunday to make
way for the induction of MLA Aleixo
Sequeira. Sequeira was among the
eight MLAs who switched over from
the opposition Congress to the ruling
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the
coastal state last year. In his resigna-
tion letter sent to the chief minister,
Cabral said he was stepping down to allow the party
to fulﬁl its “commitments previously made.”
Digvijaya Singh demandsBJP
candidate’s arrestinmurdercase
‘India's int’l stature
has grown after
Modi became PM’
‘Will retire from politics
if single case proved’
Mamata slams Centre
over rising rail fare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. FILE
Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to
former PM Indira Gandhi at
the Indira Gandhi Memorial
Museum in New Delhi, Sunday.

KEEPING FAMILY TRADITIONS ALIVE
Hundreds of Indian-Americans in
Silicon Valley celebrate Chhath Puja
PTI
San Francisco
undreds of In-
dian Ameri-
cans wor-
shipped the Sun God on
Sunday evening and
Monday night at several
places in the country,
ranging from the Poto-
mac river in a suburb of
this city and Query Lake
front in Fremont, to a
makeshift pond in Con-
necticut and Donaldson
Park in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, India’s
Consul General in New
York Randhir Jaiswal
and his spouse Dr Abha
Jaiswal joined the
“Morning Arag” or the
worship of the rising sun
at Donaldson Park,
Highland, along with
nearly a thousand Indian
Americans from the
New York and New Jer-
sey area.
Organised by the Bihar
Jharkhand Association
of NorthAmerica and Bi-
har Foundation, one of
the largest Chhath cele-
brations in the US saw the
participation of families
of top corporate leaders.
In his brief remarks,
Jaiswal highlighted the
significance of the dias-
pora community in cel-
ebrating Indian festi-
vals thousands of miles
away from the country
of their origin.
Hindu devotees offer prayers to the sun during Chhath Puja
festivities, in Boston, USA on Sunday.
H
Agencies
Las Vegas
Max Verstappen
emerged on top at the
end of an action-
packed Las Vegas
Grand Prix, beating
Ferrari rival Charles
Leclerc and Red Bull
team mate Sergio
Perez to the cheq-
uered flag in a race
punctuated by sev-
eral incidents
SafetyCarperiods.
Verstappen has
won his 18th race
of the season, it
turned out to be one of
the most competitive
events despite a disas-
trous start to F1’s ex-
pensive extravaganza.
Max earns 18th win of F1 season
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, holds a trophy after winning the Formula
One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Verstappen beats Leclerc Perez to victory in action-packed LA Grand Prix Hamas battles Israeli forces,
amid hopes of hostage deal
Agencies
Tel Aviv
Hamas gunmen battled
Israeli forces trying to
push into Gaza’s largest
refugee camp on Sunday
and at least 11 Palestini-
ans were killed by an Is-
raeli air strike on a house,
medics said, as hopes rose
of a deal to free some hos-
tages from the enclave.
The Washington Post
said on Sunday that U.S.
mediators were close to a
deal between Israel and
Hamas to free dozens of
women and children held
hostage in Gaza in ex-
change for a five-day
pause in their war that
would help boost emer-
gency aid shipments to
Gaza civilians, citing peo-
ple familiar with the mat-
ter. Also, the Israel gov-
ernment has rejected a
suggestion by the US for
handing over the control
of Gaza Strip to the Pales-
tinian Authority (PA) af-
ter the end of the war.
Russia launches drone
attack on Kyiv second
night in row: Ukraine
Vivek Ramaswamy
says his Hindu faith
gives him freedom
Agencies
Kyiv
Russia launched several
waves of drone attacks on
Kyiv early on Sunday for
the second night in row,
stepping up its assaults on
the Ukrainian capital af-
ter several weeks of
pause, the city’s military
administration said.
“The enemy’s UAVs
(unmanned aerial vehi-
cles) were launched in
many groups and at-
tacked Kyiv in waves,
from different directions,
at the same time con-
stantly changing the vec-
tors of movement along
the route,” Serhiy Popko,
head of the Kyiv’s mili-
tary administration, said
on the Telegram messag-
ing app.
“That is why the air
raid alerts were an-
nounced several times in
the capital.”
PTI
Washington
Indian-American Repub-
lican presidential aspir-
ant Vivek Ramaswamy
has said that his Hindu
faith gives him freedom
and has inspired him to
launch his bid for the
White House.
He also said that if
elected, he would pro-
mote values that are not
exclusive to one religion
and make faith, family,
hard work, patriotism
“cool” again in the US.
Ramaswamy’s re-
marks came during The
Family Leader Forum
event organised on
Saturday.
During the event, the
38-year-old tech entre-
preneur opened up to the
Christian audience about
his Hindu faith and spoke
about how it has instilled
values in him that are
similar to Christianity.
India’s humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine departs for
Egypt on Sunday. PTI
MAJOR WAR HIGHLIGHTS
 At least 30 premature
babies evacuated from
Gaza’s main hospital and
will be transferred to Egypt
 Hamas battles Israeli
forces in north Gaza, hos-
tage deal report denied
 Hamas likely to release
Israel hostages in the next
few days
Vivek Ramaswamy An explosion of a drone is
seen in the sky on Sunday.
Australia
stopIndia’s
juggernaut
INDIA’S DREAM OF WINNING 3rd WORLD
CUP CRUSHED AFTER AN INEXPLICABLE
MELTDOWN, PLUNGING THE CRICKET-
OBSESSED NATION INTO DEEP MOURNING
First India Bureau
Ahmedabad
Where did the team India
lose the World Cup final
against Australia? Well,
they lost the battle on all
fronts.
Australian bowlers
and fielders produced
wonderful efforts and
Travis Head registered a
hundred for ages as Pat
Cummins’ side broke a
billion Indian hearts to
win their sixth World
Cup here on Sunday.
Australia thus won a
record-extending sixth
World Cup title, stretch-
ing their dominance in
the tournament that start-
ed way back in 1975.
The Australians once
again showed what me-
ticulous planning and
ruthless execution is all
about, chasing 241 in just
43 overs with Travis
Head (137 off 120 balls)
once again proving to be
India’s nemesis.
Australia recorded their
sixth World Cup win by
beating India in the final of
the2023edition.Theyhave
title wins in 1987, 1999,
2003, 2007 and 2015.
Australian players
celebrate with the
trophy after winning
the ICC Men’s Cricket
World Cup 2023 finals
at the Narendra
Modi Stadium, in
Ahmedabad, Sunday.
PTI
PM Narendra Modi with Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles
presents winning trophy to Australian captain Pat Cummins
after they won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final match,
at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla,
Union Minister Anurag Thakur, spiritual leader Sadhguru and actor
Shah Rukh Khan BCCI Secretary Jay Shah during the final match.
Actors Shah Rukh
Khan, Deepika
Padukone,Ayushmann
Khurrana others
during the final match,
at Narendra Modi
Stadium. PTI
TRAVIS HEAD
137(120)
NEWS 07
TOTAL SIXES TOTAL FOURS

Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
Congress leader Rahul
Gandhi visited Congress
war room here to oversee
preparations for Assem-
bly polls. Raj Congress
in-charge SS Randhawa
was also present. Co-in-
charge Amrrita Dhawan
said that Gandhi moti-
vated the team present at
the war room.
He stayed there for
nearly half-an-hour. He
held discussions with
PCC War Room Chair-
man Shashikant Senthil,
Co-Chairman Lokesh
Sharma, Jaswant Gurjar,
and Captain Arvind Ku-
mar. Lokesh Sharma,
briefed Rahul Gandhi on
the 24x7 Call Centre’s
functionality, making
400 to 500 daily calls in
various constituencies.
Acknowledging team’s
efforts, Rahul encour-
aged the to 24-hour
working war room team,
reinforcing party’s com-
mitment to securing vic-
tory in the State.
Triangular contest polarisation to increase voting percentage on some seats
Pankaj Soni
Jaipur
he equations
emerging re-
garding the
StateAssembly elections
are pointing towards
bumper voting this time.
According to the voting
formula, the percentage
of votes polled is higher
in triangular contests in-
stead of head-to-head
contests. At the same
time, the special efforts
of the Election Commis-
sion and the huge in-
crease in the number of
youth voting for the first
time will also prove to
increase the voting per-
centage.
A huge increase in
voting percentage is gen-
erally considered a sign
of change in regime, but
this time, there will be
many reasons for the in-
crease in voting percent-
age. While the candi-
dates will make extra
efforts to get votes in
their favour in triangular
contests, the Election
Commission is also mak-
ing efforts to increase the
vote percentage.
In the 2018 Assembly
elections, the highest
turnout was seen in those
seats where three or more
candidates were showing
strength.
At the same time, po-
larisation of votes in
Pokran seat of Jaisalmer
had taken the voting per-
centage to 87.45%.
Whereas in Sumerpur of
Pali, the lowest number
of 61.28% voters came
out to cast their votes,
where there was a direct
contest. In the last elec-
tions, a triangular contest
was seen on more than 40
seats.
Percentage of votes polled is higher in triangular contests.
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Shubham Jain and
Pradeep Gadhwal
Nawalgarh/Khetri/Chomu/
Jamwaramgarh
Chief Minister Ashok
Gehlot on Sunday an-
nounced to make Nawal-
garh Municipality a Mu-
nicipal Council on the
demand of the area resi-
dents. He said that for
good governance, the
Congress government
can create 20 new dis-
tricts and can also create
Municipal Councils.
“This promise will be
fulfilled as soon as the
government is formed,”
he said while addressing
a huge election rally in
Nawalgarh and Khetri in
favour of Rajkumar
Sharma and other candi-
dates.
CM appealed to vote
for Congress candidates
Rajkumar Sharma from
Nawalgarh, Manisha
from Khetri, Brijendra
Ola from Jhunjhunu, Rita
Choudhary from Man-
dawa, Pitram Singh Kala
from Pilani, Shravan Ku-
mar from Surajgarh,
Bhagwana Ram Saini
from Udaipurwati.
In Chomu, CM Gehlot
addressed a public meet-
ing in support of Dr. Shi-
kha Barala.
“BJP leaders in their
poll speeches are talking
about ending the magic
of magician. But the truth
is that due to public sup-
port, the magic never
ended in 50 years of po-
litical life. The magic
will continue with voters’
blessings,” he said.
In Jamwaramgarh, the
CM said that arrival of
Isarda water in Ramgarh
is a historic event. “If
govt is elected, road work
from Jamwaramgarh to
Andhi will be completed
after obtaining necessary
permissions from Forest
Department,” he during
a rally in support of MLA
Gopal Meena.
NawalgarhMunicipalitywillbemade
MunicipalCouncil,announcesGehlot
l In Jamwaramgarh, CM Gehlot said that the arrival of Isarda water in Ramgarh is a historic event
l BJP leaders in their election speeches are talking about ending the magic of magician. But the
truth is that due to public support, the magic never ended in 50 years of political life, he says
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addresses a public meeting in support of Manisha Gurjar in Khetri on
Sunday. Other leaders were also present on the occasion.
CM Ashok Gehlot addresses the ‘Congress Guarantee Dialogue’
programme in Gopal Meena’s support at Jamwaramgarh.
Sachin Pilot addresses during
a public meeting at Phulera
on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi holds discussions with leaders at the War Room
in PCC Office in Jaipur on Sunday. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa,
Arvind Chaudhary, Lokesh Sharma others were present.
CM Ashok Gehlot being greeted by people as he arrives to
address the ‘Congress Guarantee Dialogue’ programme in
support of Shikha Barala in Chomu on Sunday. Also seen here is
Shashikant Sharma and others.
Paying Tributes
CM Ashok Gehlot pays floral tributes to former PM Late
Indira Gandhi during a programme held to mark latter’s
birth anniversary at PCC Office in Jaipur on Sunday. Other
leaders were also present.
Rahul visits PCC War
Room, encourages
team for their work
Rahul Gandhi with the social
media team at PCC office.
REBELS AND SMALL PARTIES ARE CREATING A
MULTI-CORNERED CONTEST ON MORE THAN 50 SEATS
There is a situation of multi-cornered contest on more
than 50 seats in the State. This situation has arisen due
to presence of strong rebel candidates of both Congress
and BJP in more than half of these seats. At the same time, in
many seats, strong candidates contesting on tickets of small
and regional parties have made the contest triangular. The con-
test has become a four-cornered contest on half a dozen seats.
ELECTION DEPARTMENT’S FOCUS ON 22,635 BOOTHS
This time, the Election Department has made several
efforts to increase the voting percentage, including man-
datory voting of service and polling personnel. Besides,
the scope of essential services including home voting has also
been expanded. Now the Department has identified 22,635
such booths, where less than 65% voting took place last time.
Now efforts will be made to increase voting by running special
campaigns at these booths.
POLARISATION
SITUATION ON
MANY SEATS
Polarisa-
tion of
votes in
the name of caste
and religion is vis-
ible in many seats
in Rajasthan.
Polarisation on
religious basis
is visible in four
seats in State
including Jaipur,
Pokhran, Tijara,
Didwana, Ram-
garh, Kaman and
other seats.
l Triangular contest is visible on more
than 50 seats in Rajasthan
l Election Commission is also making
special efforts to reach 85% voting
CB Sharma , Anil Sharma
Shahpura/Kotputli
Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh on Sunday
while addressing a poll
rally in Shahpura, said
India is no longer weak
and the world listens
carefully to what it says.
Training his guns on the
Congress government
over the law-and-order
situation in Rajasthan, he
said anyone who can’t
give security to mothers
and sisters has no right to
rule. “I have heard and I
don’t know whether it is
right or wrong, FIRs
have been registered for
misbehaviour with two
lakh women and Gehlot
Saheb is claiming that
false FIRs are being reg-
istered by the women,”
he said. Similarly, he also
addressed a rally in Kot-
putli assembly constitu-
ency and appealed to
people to vote for BJP
candidate Hansraj Patel.
Chandra Shekhar Dave
Jaisalmer
Union Jal Shakti Minis-
ter GS Shekhawat made
a significant impact dur-
ing his public meeting in
Nachna, addressing criti-
cal issues and accusing
the Gehlot government
of derailing central
schemes in Rajasthan.
Shekhawat was wel-
comed by BJP candidate
from Pokhran Mahant
Pratap Puri, Jaisalmer
District President Chan-
dra Prakash Sarda, and
Zila Pramukh Jaisalmer
PS Solanki. He offered
prayers at Nachan’s Lak-
shmi Narayan Temple.
Addressing the rally,
he accused Congress
govt of derailing Centre’s
schemes in Raj. He em-
phasized that Raj’s de-
velopment suffered due
to state govt’s failure to
implement them effec-
tively. The Union Minis-
ter criticized State govt
for corruption in JJM
Scheme. He alleged dis-
crimination corrup-
tion, suggesting that
State govt feared giving
credit to Modi’s success-
ful initiatives.
RS MP Ghulam Ali
Khadana from JK also
addressed the rally.
First India Bureau
Khajuwala/ Anupgarh /Sangaria
Former CM Vasundhara
Raje during poll rallies in
Khajuwala, Anupgarh,
Sangaria, Sadulshahar,
and Sri Ganga Nagar,
accused CM Gehlot of
allowing water to flow
into Pakistan while
claiming that BJP govt,
in contrast, had repaired
Harike Barrage.
She emphasized PM
Modi’s contribution in
nation’s development
and labeled the facilita-
tion of Ram temple con-
struction as a significant
gift to the nation.
“I am the daughter-in-
law of Sikhs and the Jats,
the daughter of Rajputs,
supporter of Gujjars, and
the sister of 36 communi-
ties,” the former Chief
Minister asserted.
First India Bureau
Dausa
Congress leader Sachin
Pilot during his address
at a poll rally in Dausa,
asserted that BJP strug-
gled to gain traction in
poll campaign, while
masses resonated with
Cong’s policies and lead-
ers. He confidently stated
that Congress is set to
form govt in C’garh, MP,
Rajasthan, with clear
majority. Emphasizing
Congress’s stronghold in
Dausa, he predicted vic-
tory in all 5 seats vis-
ited Dantaramgarh too.
Rajnath trains guns
on Govt over poor
law order in State
Centre’sschemesinRajderailed
duetoCongressgovt:Shekhawat
Raje: I am daughter-
in-law of Sikhs Jats,
daughter of Rajputs
Congress is set
to form govt in
Rajasthan: Pilot
Rajnath Singh being felicitated by local leaders during the
public meetings held in Kotputli and Shahpura on Sunday.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat being welcomed during a public meet in support of Pratap Puri
Maharaj at Nokh village in Jaisalmer on Sunday.
Vasundhara Raje holds a sword in her hands during a public meet
held in support of Gurveer Singh at Sadulshahar on Sunday.

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us a fan of minimalism
and take us away from
the materialistic world,
how ironic it might
sound!
The love for these goes
back a few decades when la-
dies of the royal family,
in the 1900s, would
carry their version of
micro bags, reticules,
that were more of an
accessory to their elegant at-
tires than storage equipment,
like for many of us! However,
this nanoscopic bag came back
into the picture a few years
back in 2018 when Jacque-
mus launched its ‘Le Chiq-
uito’ collection where
‘chiquito’ stands for tiny
in Spanish. This French
brand definitely gave all
of us a chance to own a bag
with little utility, as the
visibility, while leaving
the chic aura that all of us aim
for, these days.
Generally dominating arms
of Kardashians-Kapoors, who
have a huge team at their dis-
posal running around to carry
their world, micro bags aren’t
practical for regular people
who need to fit in a pair of
boots and maxi for their after-
work party.
But well when it comes to
fashion, is practicality even a
box you need to check?
As the world is divided between spacious totes lovers and micro bag
enthusiasts, let City First introduce you to the latter which is
definitely not the smartest fashion trend to ever exist!
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Bhavishya
Akar
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of the YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE by Saurabbh Sachdeva
ARIES
MAR 21 - APR 20
A vacation you only dreamed about is
likely to become a reality soon. Healthy
eating will help prevent digestive ailments.
Money will be no constraint in buying what
you like. Driving down with lover to a hap-
pening place is indicated today.
LEO
JULY 24 - AUGUST 23
You are likely to find the day most auspi-
cious. Your knowledge about your line of
work will be roundly appreciated and get
you the thumbs up from higher ups. Friends
and family may get together to give you a
surprise and make your day.
SAGITTARIUS
NOV 23 - DEC 22
Problem about finances will be resolved.
Those on medication will find a distinct
improvement in their condition. Smooth
going is indicated for those on a long
journey. Stars on the property front appear
the brightest.
LIBRA
SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22
Something you have implemented at work
is likely to profit the company and get
you noticed. You are likely to celebrate
the achievement of a family youngster in
a grand way. Shifting into your very own
house may soon become a reality.
AQUARIUS
JAN 21 - FEB 19
Your stars favour a bright beautiful day. A
family reunion is on the cards and you may
get invited to a social function. Tax advisor
will be a big help in saving taxes, so don’t
hesitate. It is difficult for the relationship of
friends turned lovers to fall apart, so relax.
TAURUS
APR 21 - MAY 20
Your popularity is set to soar on both
personal and professional fronts. Some of
you will have to curb your splurging ways.
Family life will cruise along smoothly with
much love and bonhomie. Don’t speed up
on the road.
VIRGO
AUG 24 - SEP 23
Money put together on previous occasions
is likely to come in handy. A family young-
ster is keen to learn from you, so don’t
disappoint. Settling down in a new house
is indicated for some. You may have to
awaken partner’s interest in you once.
CAPRICORN
DEC 23 - JAN 20
Some clarification will need to be sought
on a financial issue, before you take the
next step. Efforts in the real estate market
may bear fruit. A project left halfway by
someone else may come on your shoulders,
but your efforts will be acknowledged.
SCORPIO
OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22
Your financial situation is set to improve,
as earning opportunities come to you. Help
from co-workers in a time consuming task
will be forthcoming on the work front. Sup-
port of family will encourage you to take
up a challenge.
PISCES
FEB20 - MARCH 20
Changes made by you at workplace may
not be appreciated by all. Strict dietary con-
trol will keep you fit as a fiddle. A family
reunion is on the cards and will enable you
to meet everyone. You can be tasked to or-
ganise an outing for friends and relations.
GEMINI
MAY 21 - JUNE 21
Help extended to someone will help him
or her get ahead on the academic front.
People falling under this sign will have
very refreshing day. Visiting a mall or
watching a movie with family is likely to be
the highlight of the day for some.
CANCER
JUNE 22 - JULY 23
Money coming from various streams will
keep you in an elated state of mind. A
new fitness regime that you have adopted
promises to keep you in the pink of health.
Your search for perfect partner may soon
be over.
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f we look at
the present
time work
and personal
life scenario,
we find that
the environment is loaded
with a fast pace of life, in-
creased intolerance, higher
pressures to perform, weaker
communications, and a rise
in Interpersonal conflicts that
have become a natural part of
life. Though the conflict at
home or work place tends to
merge but has different im-
plications. Generally, inter-
personal conflicts at home
impact the family more and
some extent society, whereas
inter personal conflicts at
work workplace impact the
functional unit or system and
overall productivity at the
national level. Hence the
need to tackle interpersonal
conflicts at the workplace
place on priority. People have
divergent personalities, val-
ues, expectations, and atti-
tudes toward problem-solv-
ing. When you work or inter-
act with someone who
doesn’t share your opinions
or goals, conflict can result.
If you're experiencing work-
place conflict, learning how
to resolve it can help you im-
prove your communication
skills and become more pro-
ductive. Interpersonal con-
flict can be healthy; some-
times, it can even result in a
mutually beneficial solution
and a closer, healthier rela-
tionship. On the other hand,
when conflict escalates or is
chronic and unresolved, this
can be unhealthy and stress-
ful, causing more overall
conflict in a relationship.
To understand interper-
sonal conflicts and how best
to approach a resolution, one
needs to understand what are
various types of conflicts.
You might experience verbal
conflict, such as an argument,
or nonverbal conflict, which
might involve someone turn-
ing their back or walking
away from you. No matter
what shape a conflict takes, it
can always be identified as
one of these six types: -
PSEUDO CONFLICT
Arises when there is a diver-
genceofthoughtsonapproach
and means to arrive at a solu-
tion to a problem and failing
to see eye-to-eye resulting in
a conflict. Differently, per-
ceived goals or misunder-
standings leading to a differ-
ence of opinion or badgering
also result in pseudo conflicts.
These are easily resolved with
a bit of clarification, realign-
ing perceptions and handling
badgering maturely.
FACT CONFLICT
Occurswhentwoormorepeo-
ple disagree over information
or the truth of something. A
check on a credible source for
the truth is the best way out.
VALUE CONFLICT
These occur when different
personal values lead to disa-
greement and are hard to
identify when it first occurs
and may not have a clear path
to resolution. Acknowledg-
ing opposing viewpoints is
the best option.
POLICY CONFLICT
Happens when people can’t
agree on a problem-solving
strategy or action plan in a
given situation. Personality,
upbringing, education, and
any number of other factors
might have an impact on
someone’s approach to poli-
cy, or problem-solving, so
this kind of conflict isn’t unu-
sual. These are best resolved
through compromise.
EGO CONFLICT
Arises when smaller conflicts
are unresolved. Ego conflict
often develops alongside
other types of conflict, and it
can make any disagreement
trickier to navigate. Losing
the argument has the poten-
tial to damage a person’s
pride. An ego conflict is both
destructive and frustrating.
META CONFLICT
Meta conflict is a conflict
that is due to disagreements
about the process of commu-
nication itself during an argu-
ment. The argument then
spirals into an argument
about the argument, and the
initial conflict is no longer
even being discussed.
CAUSES OF
INTERPERSONAL
CONFLICT
There are many different
causes of interpersonal con-
flict, including differing
points of view, personality
mismatches, cultural differ-
ences, diverse upbringings,
or conflicting values and be-
liefs. Conflicts are more like-
ly to arise when people are
dealing with frustration,
stress, pent-up anger, or lack
of communication about lin-
gering issues build up and
then “come out sideways.”
POTENTIAL RESOLUTION
METHODS
There are plenty of healthy,
productive ways to work
through conflict, though
some won’t work in every
situation. According to the
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict
Mode Instrument (TKI), used
by human resource (HR) pro-
fessionals around the world,
there are five major styles of
conflict management, avoid-
ing, avoiding, accommodat-
ing, compromising, collabo-
rating, and competing. Each
strategy has its own benefits,
there is no right or wrong
conflict management style.
Understanding how you
respond to conflicts instinc-
tively leads to efficient and
effective conflict resolution
and a win-win situation.
AVOIDING
This happens when one or
more people resort to avoid-
ance behaviour and withdraw
from the conflict. Sometimes,
people bury their feelings and
move on or sometimes storm
out of the room or leave and
at times they respond in more
indirect ways like making
passive-aggressive com-
ments, complaining or re-
sponding in a snippy or sar-
castic way. Avoiding any
conflict altogether is usually
unhealthy and not recom-
mended as an effective cop-
ing strategy.
ACCOMMODATING
Accommodating is when one
or more people decide to let
the other person “win” this
time. This can be a helpful
way to deal with conflict, as
long as one person is not in a
pattern of ignoring their own
needs just to keep the peace.
COMPROMISING
Compromise happens when
everyone agrees to give a lit-
tle and meet in the middle.
Compromise is usually re-
garded as a great way to re-
solve conflict because every-
one gets their needs at least
somewhat met, and the rela-
tionship stays intact.
COMPETING
Competing is when one per-
son in a conflict becomes
more aggressive or coercive,
and either forces their will on
others or bullies them into
doing things their way. It’s
like - “It’s my way or the
highway”. This leaves others
feeling powerless, disregard-
ed, and resentful. While com-
petition has its place, resolv-
ing conflicts is not the time
for it.
COLLABORATING
This involves working to-
gether as a team to solve the
problem. Collaboration
would involve sitting down,
communicating, listening to
each other’s concerns and
coming up with a solution
together. This approach is re-
garded as the best solution
for all involved.
THINGS TO AVOID
For your conflict to be re-
solved, your communication
has to be productive. It’s bet-
ter to avoid: - Serial argu-
ments, going around and
around about the same topics,
placing blame on others,
cross-complaints, or re-
sponding to an issue with a
different complaint, not
fighting fair, continuing to
fight when things get heated,
when it’s often better to take
a break, “Kitchen-sink” argu-
ments, where every problem
in the world is brought up,
insults or name-calling and
Mind Reading.
It’s only human to have in-
terpersonal conflict from
time to time. By identifying
what type of conflict, and
how to best resolve it, one
can minimize its impact on
everyone involved in the con-
flict. In the end, it's important
to retain peace of mind and
keep relationships intact.
management
Interpersonalconflict
Rajesh
Bhukar
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Bolly To Holly
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lia Bhatt re-
c e n t l y
played a
significant
role in the
Hollywood movie Heart
of Stone, sharing the
screen with Gal Gadot
and Jamie Dornan. This,
however, is not the first
time an Indian artist,
particularlyfromHin-
di cinema, has taken
onasubstantialrolein
Hollywood. Figures
like Deepika Padukone,
Amitabh Bachchan, and
Irrfan Khan have previ-
ously made notable im-
pressions on international
screens. Bollywood tal-
ents consistently demon-
strate their skills on a
global stage, highlighting
the industry's enduring
impact on the internation-
al cinematic landscape.
Aishwarya Rai is a
global icon. She caught
the eye of British film-
maker Gurinder Chadha
who cast her in Pride and
Prejudice. The actress
also worked in Doug
Lefler's The Last Legion,
The Pink Panther 2, and
Mistress of Spices.
Deepika Padukone
stepped into Hollywood
with her role as Serena
Unger in the Vin Diesel
starrer XXX: Return of
Xander Cage. The film
emerged as a superhit on
the worldwide box-office
success earning not
only acclaim for the
actress but also es-
tablishing her pres-
ence in internation-
al markets.
P r i y a n k a
Chopra played
the role ofAlex
Parrish in the
thrilling Quantico series
onABC. She then flipped
the script as the main an-
tagonist in Baywatch
alongside Dwayne John-
son and Zac Efron. She
sprinkled her Hollywood
journey with diverse fla-
vours, starring in Todd
Strauss-Schulson’sIsn’tIt
Romantic with Liam
Hemsworth, Rebel Wil-
son, and Adam DeVine,
and Love
Again op-
posite Sam
Heughan.
Currently,
she’s prepping for the ex-
citing Heads Of State.
Shabana Azmi
has taken on significant
roles in international pro-
jects, including Son of the
Pink Panther, the dis-
aster drama Waterborne,
and the political thriller
The Reluctant
Fundamen-
talist,among
others.
BollyActors
ConquerHolly!
A
Dread Unleased!
he Omen, a
chilling hor-
ror classic
from 1976, is
set to unveil its prequel,
The First Omen. Direct-
ed byArkasha Stevenson
and featuring Nell Tiger
Free in the lead role, the
film promises to delve
into the sinister events
preceding the iconic
original. Here’s an in-
depth look at what we
know about The First
Omen so far. The First
Omen is slated to hit
theatres onApril 5, 2024.
Positioned strategically,
the release falls in a hor-
ror movie-friendly week-
end, flanked by block-
busters like Ghost-
busters: Frozen Empire
and Godzilla x Kong:
The New Empire. While
the film will first have a
theatrical release, being
distributed by 20th Cen-
tury Studios, it is antici-
pated to later become
available for streaming
on Hulu. As a prequel to
The Omen, The First
Omen unfolds in Rome,
where a youngAmerican
woman embarks on a life
of service to the church.
However, she gets entan-
gled in a darkness that
challenges her faith and
exposes a chilling con-
spiracy aiming to usher
in the birth of evil incar-
nate. The narrative intro-
duces the character of
Father Brennan, con-
necting with the events
of the 1976 film.
T he film Tiger
3 by Maneesh
Sharma, fea-
turing Salman
Khan, Katrina Kaif, and
Emraan Hashmi, has re-
cently been released in
theatres, achieving sig-
nificant success at the
box office. Katrina Kaif,
lauded for her impres-
sive action sequences in
the movie, shares her
enthusiasm for a solo ac-
tion film. the discussion
came up about the wide-
spread desire to see Kat-
rina Kaif in a solo action
film, the actress re-
marked, “I think when
the time is right and
when the combination
of the perfect story, the
perfect team, the perfect
director, the perfect pro-
ducer and when I say per-
fect I mean the right to
tell that story. When that
comes together and it’s
the right time for me as
well, I would love to do
that. I know it’s some-
thing I’ve always want-
ed to do and I’ve spo-
ken about this many
times and it would
be fantastic. It’ll
be great and I
know the kind
of excitement
thatitwould
hold for
me to
do a
f i l m
like that
so let’s see”.
T
SOLO ACTION
FILM!
THE GRAND LAUNCH!
nterContinen-
tal Hotels
Resorts, the
world’s first
and largest hotel brand,
todayannouncesthegrand
unveiling of InterConti-
nental Jaipur Tonk Road
following a monumental
multimillion-dollar trans-
formation. Situated in the
'Pink City,' this opulent
hotel exemplifies Jaipur's
vibrant and distinctive al-
lure, redefining the luxury
of India's heritage. The
transformation of the
Jaipur hotel from Crowne
Plaza to InterContinental
Jaipur Tonk Road reflects
IHG Hotels Resorts'
dedication to growing its
luxury lifestyle portfo-
lio around the world.
With extensive renova-
tions and improvements,
the new InterContinental
is poised to provide re-
markable experiences and
moments of celebration
for both business and lei-
sure travellers alike. Nalin
Mandiratta, Regional
General Manager Gen-
eral Manager – InterCon-
tinental JaipurTonk Road,
said “We are extremely
proud and delighted to
open our doors at Inter-
Continental Jaipur, the
third InterContinental in
India. Modern travellers
lead diverse lives, and In-
terContinental acknowl-
edges the need for seam-
less transitions throughout
their day. We want to up-
lift every guest who stays
with us and help them feel
the best version of them-
selves. From our service
style through to the new
interiors and our food and
beverage offerings, we are
committed to delivering
an exceptional experience
for the modern luxury
traveller.” InterContinen-
tal Jaipur Tonk Road, lo-
cated near the airport and
Delhi-Mumbai Express-
way, serves as an ideal
destination for both busi-
ness and leisure travellers,
capitalizing on its prime
position near the Jaipur
Exhibition Convention
Centre. In a city renowned
for its opulent cultural her-
itage and historical treas-
ures, Jaipur beckons both
domesticandinternational
travellers.
I
Star Studded Saturday!
mma Stone will be hosting
Saturday Night Live on
December 2, accompa-
nied by indie folk singer
Noah Kahan as the musical guest.
SNL has been hosted by stars for the
last few weeks. After Timothee
Chalamet and Jason Momoa, Emma
Stone is next to host the show. Here’s
everything you need to know. Emma
Stone is currently starring in the
Showtime TV series The Curse
alongside Nathan Fielder and Benny
Safdie, playing a home improvement
TV host cursed by a child. Stone is
also in the awards contender Poor
Things, a Frankenstein-inspired
black comedy by Yorgos Lanthimos,
where Stone portrays a woman
named Bella brought back to life by
a mad scientist. Noah Kahan, the in-
die folk singer, has recently received
a Grammy nomination for Best New
Artist. Jason Mamoa was the host for
the latest episode of Saturday Night
Live episode ahead of the release of
his new DC movie,Aquaman and the
Lost Kingdom, hitting theatres on
December 22. This highly anticipat-
ed sequel follows the success of his
firstAquaman film in 2018, grossing
over $1 billion. Momoa, who hosted
Saturday Night Live in 2018, was
joined by singer Tate McRae for the
episode. In addition to his role in the
Aquaman sequel, Momoa appeared
as the colourful villain Dante Reyes
in Universal’s Fast X earlier this year
and reprised his Aquaman role in the
post-credits scene of The Flash.
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Deepika Padukone
Priyanka Chopra
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
A still from the movie
Nalin Mandiratta
A still from the movie
Katrina Kaif
Ramnik Choudhary and Nalin Mandiratta
Nell Tiger Free
InterContinental Hotels Resorts, Tonk Road
Remembering
Late Director!
i l m m a k e r
Sanjay Gad-
hvi, who
helmed hit
films like Dhoom and
Dhoom 2, passed away
on 19th November. Re-
portedly, he died after
suffering a cardiac ar-
rest. His untimely loss
has shocked the entire
fraternity. A while ago,
Hrithik Roshan, who
worked with Sanjay
Gadhvi in Dhoom 2,
took to social media
and mourned his loss.
Hrithik Roshan shared
a heartbreaking note on
his X (formerly Twit-
ter) handle and recalled
his fond memories
from Dhoom 2 sets. He
revealed how Sanjay
was ‘instrumental’ in
bringing out Aryan
Singh in Hrithik during
the shoot.
His tweet read,
“Deeply saddened by
the loss of my dear
friend Sanjay Gadhvi.
Forever grateful for the
moments we shared.
He was instrumental in
bringing out the Aryan
in me. Couldn’t have
done it without him.
Rest in peace my
friend. You will be
missed,” followed by a
red broken heart emoji.
John Abraham and Ab-
hishek Bachchan, who
have also been a huge
part of the Dhoom fran-
chise, took to social
media and shared emo-
tional notes. John post-
ed Sanjay’s picture and
wrote on X, “Remem-
ber the times I spent
with you on the film
closest to my heart
#Dhoom. May the an-
gels always ride with
you. Rest in peace San-
jay Gadhvi.”
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Poster

Choudhary Ranmal
Singh, a revered
figure from the
Shekhawati
Region, marked
his 100th birthday,
celebrated with
fervour and respect.
A multifaceted
personality,
he embodies a
legacy of freedom
fighting, armed
forces service,
and political
representation
as a former MLA
from Sikar. Honouring his remarkable health and vigour, events were organised at the Gramin
Mahila Shikshan Sansthan Sikar and his hometown, Katrathal. Eminent figures like Brig
Sarabjeet Singh, Director AWPO, and local dignitaries felicitated him, representing the Army
Commander South Western Command Jaipur and 1st Skinner’s Horse Regiment. His unwavering
commitment to societal causes like combating dowry, advocating for women’s rights,
eradicating untouchability, and supporting education for girls shines as a testament to his
Arya Samajist principles. Despite reaching a century milestone, his dedication to community
service remains unwavering. As a founding member of various social and cooperative
institutions, including the Gramin Mahila Shikshan Sansthan Sikar and Kisan Chhatrawas Sikar,
his lifelong commitment to public welfare endures.
In a captivating event as part of the Net Theater series
in Jaipur, singer Dilip Bohra enthralled the audience
with his soulful renditions of songs and bhajans from
Dadu Vani. Rajendra Sharma Raju, representing Net
Theater, expressed admiration for Bohra’s performance,
highlighting the grand atmosphere created as he
presented the compositions of the 52 supreme disciples
of Dadu Dayal Ji of Dadu Pakti. Commencing the program
with Gajanand’s Ganraj Gajanand Ranak Bhanwar Wala in
celebration of Jaipur Foundation Day, Bohra then stirred
emotions with Sunder Das Ji’s
poignant ‘Koi Peeve Ram Ras
Pyaasa Gagan Mandal Mein
Amrit Barse.’ The audience
was further spellbound by
other renditions.
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City First
a j p u t a n a
witnessed a
vibrant in-
flux of tour-
ists on the third day of
the Jaipur Heritage Pho-
to Exhibition, a captivat-
ing segment of the Ra-
jasthan Photo Festival.
The streets of Jaipur
came alive as both locals
and tourists immersed
themselves in the visual
storytelling of the city’s
rich heritage through
striking photographs.
OnSunday,Rajputana
continued to draw in
crowds, with enthusiasts
exploring the diverse
facets of Jaipur captured
on camera.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra
graced the exhibition as
aChiefGuest.Helauded
the uniqueness of the
photographs, praising
the meticulous decora-
tion and the fresh per-
spectives each photogra-
pher brought to show-
case Jaipur’s essence.
OlympicplayerSapna
PooniaandJDAenforce-
ment officer Bhavani
SinghTanwaralsojoined
the visitors, expressing
admiration for the artist-
ry encapsulated in the
exhibited photographs.
Patron Renuka Ku-
mawat announced a
four-dayextensionofthe
Jaipur Heritage Photo
Exhibition due to popu-
lar demand, providing
residents and tourists
with an extended oppor-
tunity to revel in the
beauty of Jaipur. The
grand finale is scheduled
for November 24, offer-
ing an enriching cultural
experience for all who
venture to witness the
captivating exhibition.
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Dr Jagdeesh Chandra being honoured with an artwork, seen here are Kunal, Sunil, Deependra Rana,
Sanjay Kumawat, Satyendra Singh, Bhawani Singh and Sapna Poonia
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra appreciates the
photographs displayed. Also seen are
Sanjay Kumawat, Deependra Rana and Sunil
City First
he Exhibitors’
Meet was
held at Hotel
ITC Rajpu-
tana for the Jaipur Jewel-
lery Show (JJS). There
was tremendous enthusi-
asm among the jewellers
as could be gauged by the
attendance. This year the
theme is ‘Emeralds...
your stone your story’.
The mega jewellery event
is scheduled to be held at
the Jaipur Exhibition and
Convention Centre, Sita-
pura from December 22
to 25 this year. More than
300 exhibitors participat-
ed in the Meet.
Secretary, JJS, Rajiv
Jain through an elaborate
PowerPoint presentation
outlined the layout of the
event as well as the facili-
ties that will be provided
to the exhibitors. He also
threw light on arrange-
ments for transportation,
transit of jewellery, secu-
rity, among others.
Earlier, JJS Spokesper-
son,Ajay Kala welcomed
the exhibitors and said
that due to the popularity
of the brand JJS, repeat
exhibitors are coming in
large numbers. The que-
ries by the exhibitors
were satisfactorily an-
swered.
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Sparkling Excitement
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Rajiv Jain addressing the audience. Also seen is Ajay Kala
Guests enjoying at the launch party
Tusharika, Aprajita, Priyanka and Yashika
City First
ink City
witnessed
the grand
launch of
#Basanti- Kapde aur
Koffee’s flagship store
in Rajasthan, situated
at Horizon Tower,
Jewel of India, on Sat-
urday evening. Boast-
ing a modern array of
Indian fashion, the
concept store wel-
comed the crème de
la crème of the city,
including fashionis-
tas and influencers
who adorned them-
selves in elegant black
attire. The event was
elevated by the pres-
ence of renowned ce-
lebrity stylist and Bol-
lywood trendsetter,
Tanya Ghavri. Adding
a musical crescendo to
the evening, Sagarika
Joshi delivered a rock-
ing performance.
Talking about the
brand, Founder MD
of #basanti, Utkarsh
Ahuja said that the
idea of #basanti came
to us over the simple
thought of happiness.
We wanted to create
a careful and cheerful
curation of clothing
that spoke love, com-
fort, ease of living and
humble celebration.
The product marries
sustainability and re-
vivalism in a minimal-
istic simplicity of
love.
P
GRAND LAUNCH OF #BASANTI
Tanya Ghavri
Resham and Utkarsh
Rocking Music performance by Sagarika Joshi band
Priyanka and Richa
Poorvi, Mamta and Shivani
Radhika, Akanksha and Neeru
Natasha, Rohini and Shivali
SONIC SYMPHONY!
Asapre-eventoftheupcomingChristmas
celebration,acake-mixingceremonywas
organisedatPoornimaInstituteofHotel
Management(PIHM)onFriday.Forthis,the
restaurantherewasspeciallydecoratedon
aChristmastheme.Forcakemixing,special
arrangementsweremadeforraisins,redcherries,
orangepeels,dates,apricots,figs,prunes,
andnutslikewalnuts,cashews,almonds,and
pistachios.SunilBhargava,Director,PIHMsaid
thatitisatraditionofsharinghappiness,which
signifiesthearrivalofgoodnewshappiness.
CELEBRATING A CENTURY!
Dr Asha Lata, a distinguished
medical professional
at Sawai Mansingh
Hospital, has achieved
a significant milestone
by being elected as the
National Joint Secretary
of the Federation of All
India Medical Association
(FAIMA). This esteemed
organisation, representing a
network of 30,000 doctors,
marks Dr Asha as the
sole representative from
Rajasthan in its current
national executive team.
WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Happy Birthday
The birthday of IAS Rajan
Vishal was on Sunday. We
wish him all the best.
In a heartwarming gesture, the Kidney
Patients Welfare Society marked
Children’s Day by organising a special
program for children battling serious
diseases at JK Lone Hospital, Jaipur.
The event aimed to bring joy and a
sense of belonging to youngsters
facing challenges like organ failure and
cancer. Notably, many of these children,
now participants in the celebration,
were once patients themselves. The
event, organized in collaboration with
Rotary Club Jaipur and Club Mahindra,
featured a variety of entertaining
activities to lift the spirits of around 100
children and their parents.
MUKESH KIRADOO
MUKESH
KIRADOO
Dr Asha Lata

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