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MODI’SRATNATRIO:
NATIONINAWE!
Bharat Ratna: Former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh & PV Narasimha
Rao, MS Swaminathan to get India’s highest civilian award, says Modi
Moni Sharma
New Delhi
Bharat Ratna, India’s
highest civilian award,
was Friday conferred on
former Prime Ministers
PV Narasimha Rao and
Chaudhary Charan Singh
as well as agricultural sci-
entist MS Swaminathan.
Announcing the three
awards on X, PM Naren-
dra Modi lauded their
many contributions to the
country. Modi said for
Rao, “Delighted to share
that our former PM PV
NarasimhaRaoGaru,will
be honoured with the
Bharat Ratna. He is re-
memberedfortheworkhe
did as CM of Andhra
Pradesh, Union
Minister, and as a
MPandMLAfor
many years. “
Modi said
for Charan
Singh, “It is the good for-
tune of our government
that former PM of coun-
try Chaudhary Charan
Singh is being honored
with Bharat Ratna.”
On MS Swaminathan,
Modi said that he “played
a pivotal role in helping
India achieve self-reli-
ance in agriculture during
challenging times”. P5
Charan Singh had
dedicated his entire life
to the rights and welfare of farmers. His
dedication to our farmer brothers and
sisters and his commitment to democ-
racy during the Emergency is inspiring
to the entire nation.
Swaminathan’s vision-
ary leadership has not
only transformed Indian agriculture but
also ensured the nation’s food security
and prosperity. He was someone I
knew closely and l always valued his
insights and inputs.
Rao’s contributions to
India’s foreign policy,
language and education sectors
underscore his multifaceted legacy as
a leader who not only steered India
through critical transformations but also
enriched cultural, intellectual heritage.
FARMERS’
GUARDIAN
AGRICULTURE
PRODIGY
AGRICULTURE
CHAUDHARY
CHARAN SINGH
PV NARASIMHA
RAO
Dr MANKOMBU S
SWAMINATHAN
DIVERSE
INFLUENCE
FROM “RAM AAYENGE” TO “RAM LAUTE”: CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma unveils First India’s “Ram Aayenge” magazine
First India Bureau
Jaipur
hief Minister
Bhajan Lal
Sharma un-
veiled First India News-
paper’s “Ram Aayenge”
magazine at his tempo-
rary residence at OTS on
Friday. The magazine
chronicles the 500-year
struggle for Ram Janma-
bhoomi in Ayodhya, me-
ticulously researched
with authentic historical
facts. It also covers the
Ram Janmabhoomi ‘Pran
Pratishtha’. Impressed by
the magazine, CM Shar-
ma praised the research
and congratulated Asso-
ciate Editor Pankaj Soni,
the author of the pub-
lished accounts. He re-
marked, “The research
done on this is amazing.
Who does so much re-
search these days?” Dur-
ing the event, CEO and
Managing Editor Pawan
Arora presented CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma with
a special prasad from the
Ram temple in Ayodhya,
while Pankaj Soni greet-
ed him with a scarf from
Ayodhya. The Pran Prat-
ishtha took place on Jan-
uary 22 at the temple
built on Ram Janmab-
hoomi. The editorial
team of First India News-
paper decided to provide
special coverage of this
historic event, resulting
in a series of meticulous-
ly detailed articles start-
ing from January 4. The
entire team diligently and
enthusiastically held dai-
ly meetings at their office
to publish the coverage in
the “Ram Aayenge”
magazine.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma commended First India News CEO and
Managing Editor Pawan Arora for the excellent coverage of the
‘Vote on Account’ Budget in First India Newspaper on Friday.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma unveils ‘First Look’ of the “Ram Aayenge”
with Pawan Arora and Pankaj Soni at OTS residence on Friday.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma engages with ‘Ram Aayenge’ magazine,
he also acknowledges research efforts done by Pankaj Soni.
C
Haldwani toll reaches 6
DM claims mob ‘tried
to burn police alive’
CMcallsforswiftaction
againstcrimeinNagaur
Over 100 cops injured in the Uttarakhand’s
Haldwani violence; schools, internet shut
First India Bureau
Haldwani
The Haldwani District
Magistrate Friday said
there was an attempt by
the mob to “burn the po-
lice personnel, who were
trapped inside the police
station, alive”. The toll
from the Thursday’s vio-
lence meanwhile rose to
6, while 3 are critical.
Dhami visited the dis-
trict on Friday and met
injured police personnel.
He said anti-encroach-
ment drive had been go-
ing on as per court’s di-
rection & administration
had notified people be-
forehand. Officials said
clashes were planned.
LAW AND ORDER MUST
PREVAIL: MIN GIRIRAJ
Union Minister Giriraj
Singh expressing
confidence in the state
govt’s capacity to manage such
incidents underscored that no
one, regardless of the circum-
stances, has the right to take
the law into their own hands.
Pushkar Singh Dhami interacts
with police personnel, people
who were injured in the
Haldwani violence, on Friday.
Shubham Jain and
Yunus Gesawat
Nagaur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma is on a 2-day
visit to Nagaur district.
During his tour, CM
reached Veer Tejaji Tem-
ple of Kharnal in Nagaur
district to offer prayers
and seek blessings. Later,
the CM reached Mundwa
where he participated in
the program of Veer Teja
Women’s Education and
Research Institute and
laid the foundation stone
of the Girls Hostel build-
ing. He also BJPoffice in
Nagaur and a meeting of
BJP workers was held in
view of Lok Sabha elec-
tions, in which CM gave
the mantra to the workers
to win Nagaur seat dur-
ing LS elections. During
the evening, CM took a
special meeting of dis-
trict level officials at Col-
lectorate Auditorium.
Sharma told officials in a
strict tone, emphasized
curbing rising crimes
against women, ensuring
swift registration of cases
and delivering justice.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma takes a selfie with locals at Gogelao, Nagaur
on Friday. CM also purchased clay bottle, made an online payment.
Dil Jeet Liya: Jayant
Chaudhary for
Charan Singh
He was a karma yogi: Swaminathan’s
daughter Dr Soumya hails PM Modi
Very emotional
moment: Narasimha
Rao’s grandson
RLD President Jayant
Chaudhary said Modi-led
central government won
his heart as the govern-
ment announced Bharat
Ratna for his grandfather,
former PM Chaudhary
Charan Singh.
MS Swaminathan’s daughter Sowmya said, “We are
very grateful to PM Narendra Modi and Government of
India. My father served the country throughout his life.
And now the country has recognised it.”
BJP leader and grandson
of Rao, NV Subhash said
that we felt emotional as
we anticipated a delay
in Bharat Ratna being
conferred. PM Modi has
conferred Rao, though he
belongs to the Congress.
HEARTFELT FAMILY’S MOMENT...
Wishes pour in from Dhankhar, Birla,
Shah, Sonia Gandhi and other leaders
VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla,
BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Ministers
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Anurag
Thakur, Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi, Kien
Rijiju, S Jaishankar, Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge
and others laud announcement of 3 Bharat Ratnas.
MODI’S ‘LUNCH PE CHARCHA’ !
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had lunch with some MPs belonging to different parties at the
Parliament canteen on Friday. BJD leader Sasmit Patra, RSP leader N K Premachandran, TDP’s K
Ram Mohan Naidu, BSP’s Ritesh Pandey and some BJP leaders, including Union minister L Murugan
and Heena Gavit, were with Modi as they had lunch together. Modi later posted pictures of their
meal together on X and said, “Enjoyed a sumptuous lunch, made even better thanks to the
company of parliamentary colleagues from various parties and different parts of India.” P5
“Who does so much
of research these
days?”, stresses CM
Our government is working towards women
empowerment and the administration should
promote it in Nagaur.
BHAJAN LAL SHARMA, CHIEF MINISTER
VP DHANKHAR TO ATTEND NLU
CONVOCATION IN JODH TODAY
Jodhpur: Vice President Jagdeep
Dhankhar will be the chief guest of
the 16th convocation of National Law
University in Jodhpur on Saturday.
RLD’S JAYANT CHAUDHARY
CONFIRMS ALLIANCE WITH BJP
New Delhi: Jayant Chaudhary’s RLD
has confirmed an alliance with the
BJP in UP. RLD will contest 2 Lok
Sabha seats, Baghpat and Bijnor.
DELHI COURT GRANTS INTERIM
BAIL TO RABRI, HER DAUGHTERS
New Delhi: Delhi court on Friday grant-
ed interim bail to Rabri Devi, daughters
Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav till Feb
28 in the Railways land-for-job case.
HUNG VERDICT LIKELY IN PAK,
NAWAZ SHARIF CLAIMS VICTORY
Islamabad: Former Pak PM Nawaz
Sharif declared victory in the national
polls on Friday, saying his party would
talk to other groups for coalition.

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The Supreme Court re-
fused to grant bail to ac-
cused Mohammad Sal-
man Jaipur serial bomb
blast case. Salman had
filed an application in the
SC claiming himself to
be a minor.
The SC had already
refused to take any
amendment or action on
the order of the High
Court acquitting the ac-
cused in the serial blast
case. The accused had
requested for amend-
ment in the order of the
High Court, in which
they were ordered to at-
tend the concerned po-
lice station daily. At
present, the Supreme
Court had refused to
make any changes in the
order of the Rajasthan
High Court.
CM KICKS OFF DEVELOPMENT WORK
JDCreviewsDravyavatiriverproject
Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
ollowing direc-
tion of Chief
Minister Bha-
jan Lal Sharma and Ur-
ban Development Minis-
ter Jhabar Singh Kharra,
Jaipur Development
Commissioner Manju
Rajpal is working for an
all-round development of
Jaipur. Review meetings
are held every week by
Rajpal for the revitaliza-
tion of Dravyavati river
as untreated sewerage
and industrial waste was
flowing into the river at
some places. On Friday,
the construction work of
the STP started.
JDA officials along
with the officials of Raj-
asthan Pollution Control
Board are conducting in-
spections regarding in-
dustrial waste. The board
has assured to take action
in the next seven days.
Most of the untreated
sewerage flows into the
Dravyavati river near Su-
shilpura culvert.
Ashvini Yadav
Alwar
Three members of a
family were found dead
in suspicious circum-
stances in the Tijara area
of Khairthal district. It is
suspected that they com-
mitted suicide. The de-
ceased were identified as
Rizwan, his wife Sun-
nati, and their five-year-
old daughter Samirn
whereas their other
daughter Sanna (2) is
under treatment atAlwar
Hospital.
As per the primary in-
formation, the family
was facing financial
problems due to the
treatment of the son.
Tijara Deputy super-
intendent of police
(DSP) Munesh Kumar
said that the incident oc-
curred in Maliyar Jatt
village where the body
of Rizwa was lying on a
bed while in another
room, his wife and
daughter were found
dead. The bodies were
handed over to family
members after postmor-
tem and the matter is be-
ing further probed. The
exact cause of death will
be known only after the
medical report comes.
Rizwan was a driver
but he was not going to
work for a few days due
to the illness of his son.
It is suspected that he
first administered poi-
son to his wife and
daughter and later com-
mitted suicide.
Bharat Dixit
Jaipur
Following Urban Devel-
opment and Housing
(UDH) minister Jhabar
Singh Kharra during the
Nari Shakti Bandhan
Samman ceremony in
Mansarovar, Jaipur on
Friday said that the va-
cant posts in the munici-
pal bodies have become
a problem, which need-
ed to be addressed. He
also expressed displea-
sure over the tardy pace
of projects going on in
the state. He said, “Ac-
tion will be taken against
officers who have
caused trouble to the
general public by giving
a wrong notice.”
Jhabar Singh Kharra
said that many com-
plaints have been re-
ceived regarding infra-
structure projects in
various cities of the
state. “Information is be-
ing taken in this regard
from all departments.
Officials have also start-
ed monitoring and the
results will be seen.
Cleaning work in Dra-
vyavati river has begun,”
he said, adding that the
concept of IT city will be
realized in Jaipur and
employment opportuni-
ties will increase.
Dr Rituraj Sharma,
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
The state government on
Friday transferred 24
RAS officers. Out of
these, 6 officers have
been posted in CMO. At
the same time, 16 RAS
officers have been ap-
pointed as Special Assis-
tants (SA) to ministers.
Now most of the minis-
ters have got SA.
Apart from this, IFS TJ
Kavitha has been appoint-
edasPrincipalOSDtothe
Chief Minister. At the
same time, IFS officer
Kapil Chandrawal has
been given the additional
charge of Chief Conser-
vator of Forests, Rajast-
han Forestry and Biodi-
versity Project (RFBDP).
Anju Rajpal and RAS
Omprakash Bunkar-I
have been appointed as
Joint Secretary to CM,
Ramratan Saunkaria and
Rajkumar Singh as OSD
CM, Jai Prakash Narayan
and Hemendra Nagar as
Deputy Secretary to CM.
Jai Narayan Meena
was appointed as SA to
Education Minister
Madan Diwalar, Naresh
Kumar Malav to Social
Justice Minister Avinash
Gehlot, Rajpal Singh, to
Minister of State for In-
dustries KK Vishnoi,
Omprakash Pancham to
Minister of State for
Home, Jawahar Singh
Bedham, Rakesh Kumar
to Minister of State for
Rural Development and
Panchayat Otram Dewa-
si, Bhagwat Singh Ra-
thore to TAD Minister
Babulal Kharadi and
Sanjay Kumar Pratham
was appointed as SA to
Parliamentary Affairs
Minister Jogram Patel.
Manju Rajpal in a review meeting for the revitalization of
Dravyavati river with JDA officials in Jaipur on Friday.
Police and relatives outside the hospital in Alwar on Friday.
Rescue operations underway after a woman falls into a 90-feet
deep borewell in Sawai Madhopur on Friday.
Jhabar Singh Kharra at the Nari Shakti Bandhan Samman ceremony
in Mansarovar, Jaipur on Friday. Also seen is Dr Somya Gurjar.
Accused Ganesh Kalwani, Junior Accountant and Manish Khatri,
Cashier, UIT.
REPRESENTATIONAL
The board has
assured to take action
in the next seven days.
Some untreated
sewerage has been
diverted after spot
inspection by
corporation officials
and for the remaining
STP is being
constructed by JDA
F
3offamilyfounddeadin
suspiciouscircumstances
Family was facing problems due to son’s treatment
Tragic death
UDH minister expresses
concern over vacant posts
Jaipur bomb blast: SC rejects
Mohd Salman’s bail plea
Over `2 crore
recovered during
CGST raids
Six ministers
alloted govt
bungalows
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
Alwar Commissionerate
of Central Goods and
Services Tax Department
has succeeded in un-
earthing huge technical
evasion of GST through
raids at six places in Al-
war and Bhiwadi. Teams
conducted raids on Feb-
ruary 7 & 8 and officials
collected a GST amount
of more than two crores.
Raids were conducted
at Trehan Home Devel-
opers of Alwar and its
associate unit Trehan
Apna Ghar Pvt. Ltd. and
Oxirich Real Tours Pvt.
Ltd. in Bhiwadi and two
more real estate devel-
opers. During investiga-
tion, technical irregu-
larities worth Rs 1 crore
62 lakh was found which
the developers deposited
on the spot.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
Govt residences have
been allotted to 6 minis-
ters in the state capital.
Cabinet Minister Dr.
Kirodilal Meena was al-
lotted bungalow number
14 in Civil Lines while
Madan Dilawar was al-
lotted bungalow number
18. Hemant Meena was
allotted 382 A, Civil
Lines, Otram Dewasi
was given 46 in Gandhi-
nagar, Vijay Singh
Chaudhary was allotted
house 385 in Civil Lines
while Govt Chief Whip
Jogeshwar Garg has been
allotted bungalow num-
ber 383 A in Civil Lines.
The General Adminis-
tration Dept has issued an
order in this regard.
Laxman Raghav
Bikaner
The Bikaner unit ofACB
following instructions
from the headquarters ar-
rested Ganesh Kalwani,
Junior Accountant and
Manish Khatri, Cashier,
UIT red handed while
taking a bribe of Rs
70,000 from the com-
plainant on Friday.
The complainant said
that in lieu of passing the
outstanding bill of Rs 18
lakh 75,000 for develop-
ment works done under
the Urban Development
Trust, the accused de-
manded Rs 70,000 bribe
from him. The complaint
was verified under the su-
pervision of Harendra
Mahawar, Deputy Inspec-
tor General of Police,
ACB Bikaner. A team ar-
rested the accused, who is
being interrogated.
Ashish Mittal
Sawai Madhopur
After about 60 hours of a
woman falling in a bore-
well in Bairwa Dhani of
Ramnagar Dhosi of
Bamanwas, digging
started on Friday. The
Pioneer machine brought
by the administration
from Ajmer dug up to
about 40 feet. ADM
Hariram Meena, Addi-
tional SP, SDM Anshul
Singh, Deputy Superin-
tendent of Police San-
tram and senior police
administrative officers
are present on the spot.
ADM Meena said a
hole has been made in
the middle which will be
helpful in taking out the
body of the woman.
“Excavation will be
done up to about 95 feet.
It is expected that the
work will be completed
soon,” he said.
Rescue ops continue to
pull out woman in SWMR
Major administrative reshuffle: Raj
government transfers 24 RAS officers
2 UIT employees in ACB net for taking `70k bribe
CRIME
ROUNDUP
YOUTH BRUTALLY BEATEN TO DEATH OVER BIKE
COLLISION DISPUTE IN HANUMANGARH, 2 HELD
FORMER SOLDIER FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST
MASTERMIND OF ALWAR HONEY TRAP
POLICE RAIDS PARSHVA FOOD PRODUCTS FACTORY
IN PALI, SEIZES 2500 LITERS FAKE GHEE
WOMAN ‘RAPED’ BY NEIGHBOUR IN JAIPUR,
PROBE ON UNDER THE RAPE & IT ACT
Hanumangarh: Sangriya police have filed a mur-
der charge against five people for fatally beating a
youngster late at night. At the same time, the primary
accused, former Sarpanch, has been apprehended. The
youngster and his brother were injured by a car while riding
their bikes. Following that, the accused attacked him with
iron rods and pipes. Police have filed a case against five
suspects and begun an investigation after discovering that a
crime under sections 302,323,341, and 143 of the Indian Pe-
nal Code has been committed. Police are looking for further
accused. A postmortem was performed on the deceased
and handed over to family members. Kapil Sharma
Alwar: Victims of the group that implicated policemen
in the Alwar honey trap case have begun to come
forward. The former soldier has filed a complaint
against the female gang leader. The woman had also black-
mailed an ex-serviceman and embezzled lakhs. The group
was exposed after robbing the CI of Kumher police station
in Bharatpur and the constable of Jobner police station of
around Rs 1 crore. According to the victim ex-serviceman,
the woman filed a rape complaint against him.
Jaipur: A woman was raped by a neighboring
youngster, according to reports in Jaipur. The alleged
neighbor assaulted her after adding intoxicants to
her tea. When she was three months pregnant, he began
threatening to get an abortion. She did not listen to him so
he forwarded the offensive photo-video to her husband, and
shared it online. Police have filed a FIR under the Rape and
IT Act and launched an inquiry.
Pali: On Thursday night, the Police Headquarters
Crime Branch, along with local police and the logis-
tics department, raided the Parshva Food Products
Factory, which is located on Station Road in the Rani police
station area of Pali district. The factory recovered approxi-
mately 2500 liters of fraudulent desi ghee. The logistics de-
partment team collected samples as part of the preliminary
inquiry because they suspected the ghee was fraudulent.
ACB FILES ONE MORE CASE AGAINST IAS
PREMSHUKH VISHNOI FOR BRIBERY
Jaipur: Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Premsukh Vishnoi’s problems increased
again. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)
has filed another complaint against him. A case
has been filed alleging bribery. A lawsuit has also
been filed against the department’s
Assistant Director, Fisheries Dept,
Jaipur, Rakesh Dave. A bribe of Rs
2.25 lakh was asked from the com-
plainant in exchange for permitting
fish to be carried away, along with a
10% commission. ACB also appre-
hended Prem Sukh Vishnoi in January for accept-
ing a Rs 35,000 bribe through Rakesh Dave. ACB
had caught both of them red-handed.
CYBER FRAUDS CREATE
ACS SHIKHAR’S FAKE
ID, ACCOUNT BLOCKED
Jaipur: Cyber frauds
have targeted CMO’s
ACS Shikhar Ag-
garwal by creating a fake ID
in his name on social media.
Through this
ID, which has
a photo of Ag-
garwal, they
sent friend
requests
to several
people. After it was found to
be fake, the ID was blocked.
JAIPUR: GIRL RAPED
THREATENED, PROBE ON
Jaipur: A girl was
raped after being
threatened in the
Bhankrota police station
area. A case has been
filed in the police station
based on the victim’s
complaint against a youth
named Kailash, who has
been accused of rape and
threats by creating obscene
movies. Omprakash, the
in-charge of the Bhankrota
police station, is investigat-
ing the case. The accused
will be in custody soon.
FAKEBANKGUARANTEES:
CASEFILEDAGAINST2
FOREMBEZZLINGCRORES
Jaipur: There was a
crore worth of fraud
committed by placing
a phony bank guarantee.
This is a case involving the
Rajasthan Skill and Liveli-
hood Development Corpora-
tion, based in Jhalana. The
General Manager of Raj-
asthan Skill and Livelihood
Development Corporation
filed a case at Gandhi Nagar
police station against two
operators of a firm in Uttar
Pradesh who are accused of
embezzling crores of rupees
by presenting fraudulent
documents. The Gandhi
Nagar police station is prob-
ing the incident.
TRANSFEROF20RPS:2ADD’LSPS’APPOINTED
AS CM SECURITY, 2 OFFICERS UNDER APO
Rajasthan Home Department has issued an
order on Friday transferring 20 RPS officers.
Dinesh Kumar Sharma was posted as Ad-
ditional SP- Chief Minister (Vigilance). Deepak Garg
has been transferred to the post of Addl.SP CID
(SSB) Jaipur attached to Chief Minister (Vigilance)
Rajasthan. At the same time, RPS officers Dhanpatraj
and Rajneesh Kumar Shukla have been put under
APO status till further orders.

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Jaipur
Delegation of Jaipur
Metro officials led by
Principal Secretary T
Ravikanth met top of-
ficials of Union Urban
Affairs Ministry in
New Delhi to discuss
the implementation of
the second phase of
Jaipur Metro. Discus-
sions were held regard-
ing gathering necessary
financial resources for
the second phase. They
also discussed the fi-
nancial support from
the Central government
for the project. Deputy
CM Diya Kumari had
announced the prepara-
tion of second phase
DPR in the Assembly.
Officials got into action
the very next day for its
implementation.
Sanjay Jain
Pratapgarh
BJP state president CP
Joshi on Friday said that
the central government
has started many schemes
for the welfare of the
poor. “The government
has run many schemes for
the common people
their welfare,” he said.
Joshi was addressing a
workers meeting in
Pratapgarh’s Gautamesh-
war which was also at-
tended by cabinet minis-
ter Hemant Meena.
Meena said that maxi-
mum development works
will be carried out in the
assembly constituency.
He also said that the
budget presented by the
state government is ben-
eficial for the common
man, the poor, business
class and the farmers.
Bhanwar S Charan
Kota
Education Minister
Madan Dilawar, during
his visit to Kota on Fri-
day, attended the general
meeting of the Zilla Pari-
shad. He said that schools
have a dress code and it
must be implemented
strictly across the state.
He also said, “Some may
go with their face cov-
ered and some with a
veil. Someone might
want to be Hanumanji
tomorrow. There is a per-
manent order regarding
this. It was there in the
previous government and
would continue to be.”
BJPlaunches‘GaonChalo’drive
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
Ahead of the Lok Sabha
elections, BJP leaders
will go from village to
village to promote the
schemes of the Modi
government.
For this, the BJP has
started ‘Gaon Chalo’
campaign from Friday.
Under this, leaders from
CM to the party office
bearers, leaders and
workers will stay in the
village for one night. In
this three-day long cam-
paign, about 85,000 BJP
leaders, office bearers
and workers will stay for
one- night at 54 thou-
sand places. CM
Bhajanlal Sharma has
taken part in the the cam-
paign from Nagaur.
On the first day of the
campaign, Deputy CM
Prem Chand Bairwa,
sports minister Rajya-
vardhan Singh Rathore,
BJP State President CP
Joshi along with Rajen-
dra Rathore, Satish Poo-
nia,Arun Chaturvedi and
other leaders will rest for
the night in different vil-
lages today.
Statecoordinatorofthe
campaign spokesper-
son Omprakash Bhadana
said that state president
CP Joshi will be in
Bhilwara, former Leader
of Opposition Rajendra
Rathore in Churu, former
State President Satish
Poonia in Jaipur, Arun
Chaturvedi in Jaipur
South, Ashok Parnami in
Alwar South, BJP State
Vice President Narayan
Panchariya in Jaipur
Northstategeneralsec-
retary Damodar Agrawal
will stay in Rajsamand.
BJPleaderstogovillagetovillagetopromoteschemesofModigovt Budget will give new
direction to the State,
says Shekhawat
Jodhpur: Union minister
Gajendra Singh Shekha-
wat said that the budget
will decide the new direc-
tionofRajasthan. “Modi’s
guarantee is fulfilled at
right time with clear poli-
cy intentions,” he said.
For LS polls
85K WORKERS TO STAY
IN VILLAGE FOR 1 NIGHT
In this three-day long
‘Gaon Chalo’ cam-
paign, about 85,000
BJP leaders, office bearers
and workers will stay for
one-night at 54 thousand
places (villages). Chief
Minister Bhajanlal Sharma
has taken part in the the
campaign from Nagaur.
State BJP office. FILE
REPRESENTATIONAL
BJP state president CP Joshi in Pratapgarh on Friday.
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over JprMetrophase2
‘Govthasrunschemesfor
welfareofcommonman’
“Schools have
a dress code, it
must be followed”

t’s another
opportunity
for the Indi-
an team to
beatAustral-
ia in a World Cup final!
India U-19 boys have set
up a World Cup title clash
with the junior boys from
Down Under which seems
a repeat of the recent ODI
World Cup final between
the senior sides. Indian
youngsters have performed
exceedingly well all
through the competition
and have not lost a single
game in their march to the
final. Also, the top 3 run
scorers of the champion-
ship are Indian batters who
have been excellent in
high-pressure situations.
Now, the final hurdle re-
mains on Sunday when the
Indian boys will push for a
record 6th title in Benoni
in South Africa.
The final will also be the
third ICC title clash in a
row for the two countries.
Australia had the better of
the senior team in last
year’s World Test Champi-
onship final and the ODI
World Cup final. Indian
fans will hope that the
young guns will make it a
‘third time lucky’forTeam-
India. In fact, Indian juniors
won the last U-19 title clash
between the two sides to lift
the trophy in 2018.Going
by the statistics and perfor-
mances so far in the World
Cup, experts feel India will
hold the edge over their
Australian counterparts in
the final.
The Indian juniors, led
by Uday Saharan, have
showcased remarkable
consistency throughout the
U19 Cricket World Cup.
They are standing on the
brink of emulating the suc-
cess of past champion sides
led by the likes of Moham-
med Kaif, Virat Kohli, Un-
mukt Chand, Prithvi Shaw,
and Yash Dhull. The Sun-
day clash will be India’s
5th successive appearance
in the finals of the U-19
World Cups.
The team’s success is at-
tributed to solid perfor-
mances in all three depart-
ments of the game. The top
and middle-order, featur-
ing Saharan, Musheer
Khan, and Sachin Dhas,
have been instrumental
with the bat. The three bat-
ters are among the top five
run-scorers. Captain Uday
Saharan leads the chart
with 389 runs, followed by
Musheer Khan with 338
and Sachin Dhas with 289
runs. Indian batting has en-
sured that win margins in
the league games have
been huge and the bowlers
have not been put under
too much pressure.
Besides the batting, In-
dian fielding and bowling
have also been shining. In
the field, the team has dis-
played sharp skills, with
Abhishek Murugan the
stand out fielder. India’s
bowlers too, both pacers
and spinners, have been
among the wickets, with
notable contributions from
Raj Limbani, Saumy Pan-
dey and Naman Tiwari.
Saumy is also the third-
highest wicket-taker with
17 scalps while Naman,
the left-arm pacer, has
been impactful with 10
wickets in the tournament.
He cited India’s star and
the number 1 bowler in the
ICC Test rankings, Jasprit
Bumrah, as a source of
special inspiration and
how over the years he has
learnt a great deal watch-
ing Bumrah operate on the
field and by interacting
with him in NCA.
India’s journey to the
final has been marked by
convincing victories. The
team started with an 84-
run win against Bangla-
desh. Subsequent triumphs
against Ireland and hosts
USA showcased their
dominance. In the Super
Six stage, India comforta-
bly defeated New Zealand
and Nepal, setting up a
semi-final clash against
South Africa. India man-
aged to win by 2 wickets to
enter the finals but not
without a close shave. The
Proteas had put up 244 and
at one stage India was tot-
tering at 32 for 4. But the
middle order duo of Saha-
ran and Dhas not only
stitched a 171-run partner-
ship but kept pace with the
required run rate. Ulti-
mately, India reached the
finals winning the game
with 7 balls to spare.
The opponents in the
summit clash,Australia are
also a strong team too and
have entered the finals after
a thrilling one-wicket vic-
tory over Pakistan in the
semis.Theroadtothefinals
has been a dominating one
for the Aussies who scored
victories against Namibia,
Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka
in the group stage. Their
success continued in the
Super Six stage with a no-
table win over England.
The semi-finals proved to
be a nail-biter as Australia
narrowly clinched a one-
wicket victory against Pa-
kistan, securing their spot
in the finals.
A potential face-off be-
tween India and Pakistan
in the championship match
would have added to the
historic rivalry, recalling
their only previous U19
World Cup final clash in
2006, where Sarfaraz
Ahmed led Pakistan to vic-
tory against a team featur-
ing future stars like Rohit
Sharma and Ravindra
Jadeja. As the cricketing
world eagerly anticipates
the U19 World Cup final,
India’s young talents aim
to etch their names in his-
tory, seeking not only vic-
tory but the realization of a
collective dream.
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liberation of mind by lovingkindness,
make it our vehicle, make it our basis,
stabilize it, exercise ourselves in it,
and fully perfect it.
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WORLD CUP
CLASH
The opponents in the sum-
mit clash, Australia are
also a strong team too and
have entered the finals
after a thrilling one-wicket
victory over Pakistan in
the semis. The road to the
finals has been a dominat-
ing one for the Aussies
who scored victories
against Namibia, Zimba-
bwe, and Sri Lanka in
the group stage.
Their success continued in
the Super Six stage with a
notable win over England.
The semi-finals proved to
be a nail-biter as Aus-
tralia narrowly clinched a
one-wicket victory against
Pakistan, securing their
spot in the finals.
A potential face-off be-
tween India and Pakistan
in the championship match
would have added to the
historic rivalry, recalling
their only previous U19
World Cup final clash in
2006, where Sarfaraz
Ahmed led Pakistan to vic-
tory against a team featur-
ing future stars like Rohit
Sharma and Ravindra
Jadeja. As the cricketing
world eagerly anticipates
the U19 World Cup final,
India’s young talents aim
to etch their names in
history, seeking not only
victory but the realization
of a collective dream.
The Indian juniors, led by Uday Saharan, have
showcased remarkable consistency throughout the
U19 Cricket World Cup. They are standing on the
brink of emulating the success of past champion
sides led by the likes of Mohammed Kaif, Virat Kohli,
Unmukt Chand, Prithvi Shaw, and Yash Dhull. The
Sunday clash will be India’s 5th successive
appearance in the finals of the U-19 World Cups
IN-DEPTH
DISCOURSE SHIFTING
FROM RELIGION TO
ECONOMY
BJP CHECKMATES SP,
I.N.D.I.A GROUPING
t was Centre versus South at Jantar Mantar
on Thursday. Karnataka and Kerala leaders
converged at the protest site in Delhi against
what they termed was discrimination in the devolu-
tion of their share of taxes over the last few years.
Southern states are politically crucial for the BJP
which wants to gain a bigger foothold there. The
north-south samagam (gathering) at Varanasi and the
special focus on the south during the consecration
ceremony at Ayodhya were done to boost BJP’s
chances.
Leading the charge against the Centre, Karnataka
Chief Minister Siddaramiah and his deputy DK Shi-
vakumar alleged that because of unfair tax distribu-
tion Karnataka has lost out on about Rs 1.87 lakh
crore over the last about six years. Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed the charge as “wrong
and mischievous”. The Chairman of 15th Finance
Commission NK Singh backed Sitharaman. Kerala
and Tamil Nadu governments have similar com-
plaints against the Centre, which points to the shifting
of political discourse from religion to economy.
I
he conferment of the Bharat Ratna upon for-
mer Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Sin-
gh by the BJP has sent ripples through the
Opposition’s I.N.D.I.A grouping, particularly in Ut-
tar Pradesh. Jayant Chaudhary, his grandson and the
chief of Rashtriya Lok Dal, openly expressed grati-
tude towards the BJP, signalling a potential shift in
alliances. Significantly, Jayant Chaudhary hinted at
aligning with the BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha
elections, casting serious doubt on the prospects of
an alliance with the Samajwadi Party and I.N.D.I.A.
Chaudhary Charan Singh, a revered Jat leader
from western Uttar Pradesh, held significant sway in
the agrarian commu-
nity and served as
chief minister of the
state. The decision to
honor him with the
Bharat Ratna not
only acknowledges
his contribution but
also strategically im-
pacts the political
dynamics in the
western UP region.
With Jayant Chaud-
hary acknowledging
the BJP’s gesture and
expressing willing-
ness to explore an al-
liance, the ground
appears to be shifting
beneath the feet of
the Samajwadi Party
and its allies.
The BJP’s move
has effectively dis-
rupted the strategy of
its opponents, potentially altering the electoral scene
in UP where the Samajwadi Party was confident of
Jayant Chaudhary’s support in the Jat belt. With RLD
as an ally, Akhilesh Yadav was hoping to give the
BJP a tough fight in the state. The Samajwadi Party
is now left with only the Congress, which is a weak
player.As alliances take shape and political strategies
evolve the conferment of the Bharat Ratna emerges
as a deft maneuver with far-reaching implications for
the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and the Opposition.
T
The Samajwadi
Party is now left with
only the Congress,
which is a weak
player. As alliances
take shape and
political strategies
evolve the
conferment of the
Bharat Ratna
emerges as a deft
maneuver with far-
reaching
implications for the
upcoming Lok Sabha
polls and the
Opposition.
I
The lost decade led to lost opportunities. The country,
particularly our younger generations, must know
about UPA’s short-sightedness and misgovernance
that pegged India back on multiple fronts. The #WhitePaper on
economy tabled in the parliament is an in-depth examination
of UPA’s economic mismanagement. From ‘Fragile Five’ to
emerging as the ‘Top Five’
, #Modinomics has made
the Indian economy a global bright spot and
positioned it to break into the top 3.
Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp
India 2014-2024:
A Decade of All-
round Dynamic
Development! Prime Minister
@NarendraModi Ji’s visionary
leadership is powering the
rise of New India, from Fragile
Five to TOP FIVE.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
@mansukhmandviya
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BUDGET SESSION OF PARLIAMENT
MODIPUTNATIONFIRST,CONGPUT
FIRSTFAMILYFIRST:SITHARAMAN
First India Bureau
New Delhi
A day after the govern-
ment presented a ‘white
paper’ on the Indian
economy in both the
Houses of Parliament,
Finance Minister Nirma-
la Sitharaman on Friday
took a swipe on the Con-
gress saying that they
kept the ‘First Family’
first while being in the
government for 10 years.
Ten years of one gov-
ernment with some crisis
and 10 years of a different
government with a differ-
ent crisis. The comparison
shown in this white paper
clearlysayshowifthegov-
ernment handles it with
truesincerity,transparency
andputtingtheNationfirst
the results are there for
everybody to see. Equally,
whenyoudon’tputtheNa-
tionfirstandwhenyouput
your First family first and
when you have other con-
siderations than transpar-
ency the results are out
there to see,” Sitharaman
said in her opening re-
marks during the discus-
sion on the white paper.
The ‘white paper’ on
theIndianeconomyclaims
that the UPA government
led by Dr Manmohan Sin-
gh inherited a healthy
economy ready for more
reforms but made it non-
performing in 10 years. It
states that double-digit in-
flation prevailed during
the UPA government and
the country’s banking sec-
tor struggled.
The paper also high-
lights the ‘scams’ in the
UPA government and al-
leges that the UPA gov-
ernment in its quest to
maintain high economic
growth severely under-
mined the macroeco-
nomic foundations.
Speaking in the Lower
House, Sitharaman said
that the white paper has
been laid on the table by
a government after 10 full
years of pulling out an
Indian economy which
was in a state of Fragile
Five to reach the stage of
top five economy and on
the verge of reaching top
three position.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Friday.
PTI
New Delhi
Foreign Direct Invest-
ment (FDI) worth Rs
5077 crore has been
reported by companies
operating in the de-
fence sector, the de-
fence ministry said in
Lok Sabha on Friday.
The data was pro-
vided by Minister of
State for DefenceAjay
Bhatt while replying
to a question.
The defence indus-
try sector was opened
up in May 2001 for
private sector partici-
pation, he said.
“The Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) lim-
it in the defence sector
was enhanced in 2020
up to 74 per cent
through the automatic
route for companies
seeking new defence
industrial licence and
up to 100 per cent by
the government route
wherever it is likely to
result in access to
modern technology,”
Bhatt said.
`5077 cr FDI
by companies
in Defence
sector: Govt
RAJYASABHAPASSESTHREEBILLSONJK;LOK
SABHAHADPASSEDTHESEBILLSLASTWEEK
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Friday cleared a
bill to add four groups including Paddari and Pahari
in the list of Scheduled Tribes in JK. The House
approved the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Sched-
uled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which adds
two other communities – Gadda Brahmin and Koli – to the
Scheduled Tribes list. The Upper House also cleared The
Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill,
2024 and the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Sched-
uled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by voice vote.
DOCTOR-POPULATION RATIO IN COUNTRY
STANDS AT 1:834, MANDAVIYA TELLS LS
New Delhi: The doctor-population ratio in India
stands at 1:834 which is better than WHO standard
of 1:1000, Union Health Minister Mansukh Man-
daviya told Lok Sabha on Friday. As per information pro-
vided by National Medical Commission, there are 13,08,009
allopathic doctors registered with the state medical councils
and the NMC as on June, 2022. “Assuming 80% availability
of registered allopathic doctors and 5.65 lakh AYUSH doc-
tors, doctor-population ratio in India is 1:834 which is better
than WHO standard of 1:1000,” Mandaviya told Lok Sabha.
PM Narendra Modi with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan
Mohan Reddy during a meeting, in New Delhi on Friday. PTI
Jagan meets Modi
a day after rival
Naidu meets Shah
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Andhra Pradesh Chief
Minister Jagan Mohan
Reddy on Friday met
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi and sought special
category status for the
state, party sources said.
The Prime Minister’s
Office (PMO) also tweeted
about the meeting between
the Andhra Pradesh Chief
Minister and PM Modi.
Jagan Mohan Reddy,
who swept the 2019 state
polls on the issue of spe-
cial category status, has
held several meetings with
the Prime Minister and
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah over the issue
in the past.
This meeting comes
only a day afterTelugu De-
sam Party (TDP) president
N Chandrababu Naidu met
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah and BJP presi-
dent JP Nadda, stirring
speculation that the two
parties may join hands in
Andhra Pradesh for the up-
coming elections.
Andhra Pradesh CM
seeks special category
status for the state
PM AT PARLIAMENT CANTEEN
Modi’s lunch session with MPs
First India Bureau
New Delhi
rime Minister
Narendra Modi
had lunch with
some MPs belonging to
different parties at the
Parliament canteen on
Friday.
Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi caught fel-
low MPs by surprise
when he asked them to
join him for lunch at the
parliament canteen.
BJD leader Sasmit
Patra, RSP leader NK
Premachandran, TDP’s
K Ram Mohan Naidu,
BSP’s Ritesh Pandey and
some BJP leaders, in-
cluding Union minister L
Murugan and Heena
Gavit, were with Modi as
they had lunch together.
Covering a range of
subjects, the Prime Min-
ister spoke about his sur-
prise visit to meet Nawaz
Sharif - who is hoping to
form the next Pakistan
government after contro-
versial elections - his for-
eign tours, and the Statue
of Unity, among others.
The Prime Minister
also spoke about the
Abu Dhabi temple, for
which he laid the foun-
dation stone in 2018 and
which he is set to visit
next week. It is the first
Hindu temple project in
Abu Dhabi, the PM said,
underscoring India’s soft
power.
During the 45-minute
lunch, MPs, across party
lines, asked about the
Prime Minister’s life-
style, when he wakes up,
and how he manages
such a packed schedule.
Parliament’s Winter
session ends on Satur-
day. It is the last session
of Parliament before the
Lok Sabha elections, ex-
pected in April-May.
PM Narendra Modi and MPs have lunch at Parliament Canteen
during the Budget session, in New Delhi on Friday. PTI
P
FI TOON
Narasimha
Rao’s brother
blastsCongress,
thanks PM Modi
Agencies
New Delhi
PV Manohar Rao, the
brother of former PM
late Narasimha Rao,
who was conferred
with the Bharat Ratna
award on Friday, said
the coveted award
should have been giv-
en to the first non-
Gandhi PM from the
Congress 20 years ago.
Rao’s brother tore
into the Congress for
‘denyinghisdue’for20
years and slammed the
party for not acknowl-
edging and recognising
his contributions to the
country,leaveasidetak-
ingprideintheseriesof
reforms that happened
under his leadership.
TDP CHIEF WELCOMES BHARAT
RATNA TO PV NARASIMHA RAO
Amaravathi: After Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi announced
on Friday that former Prime
Minister late PV Narasimha Rao will be
conferred with the Bharat Ratna, Telugu
Desam Party (TDP) president and
former Andhra Pradesh CM N Chan-
drababu Naidu said that it was a proud
moment for the Telugu community.
HONOURFORALLTELUGUS:REDDY
ONBHARATRATNAFORRAO
Amaravati: Andhra CM YS Jagan
Mohan Reddy expressed delight
over former PM PV Narasimha
Rao being conferred Bharat Ratna. “It’s an
honour to all Telugu speaking people as
the statesman, scholar with high political
and moral values gets the highest civilian
award which he richly deserves and it
merits an all-round applause,” Reddy said.

ITEMS ALLOWED FOR
DIABETIC STUDENTS:
z Sugar tablets, chocolate,
candy
z Fruits like banana, apple,
orange
z Snack items like sand-
wiches and any high
protein diet
z Medicines require as per
doctor’s prescription
z Water bottle (500 ml)
z Glucometer and glucose
testing strips
z Continuous Glucose
Monitoring (CGM)
machine, flash glucose
monitoring (FGM) ma-
chine or insulin pumps
SOPs FOR STUDENTS CARRYING THESE ITEMS:
z The students will provide
the information that they
are suffering from Type-1
Diabetes during registration
or submission of LOC.
z Students are required to
upload certain documents
on the portal for availing
the facilities in the board
examinations including
recommendations of the
medical specialist for CGM/
FGM/Insulin pump during
the examinations and
parent’s undertaking that
CGM/FGM/insulin pump
is provided to the students
and no way it is a communi-
cation device.
z To avail of these facili-
ties, the school/student/par-
ent needs to apply as per
the schedule issued by the
CBSE.
A BIG LEAP FORWARD
India emerging as new hub for aerospace manufacturing
First India Bureau
New Delhi
he aerospace
manufacturing
in India is fast
gathering momentum
with improving infra-
structure and government
thrust. Many private
companies have made
rapid strides in develop-
ing India as a preferred
destination for aero struc-
tures, components, sub-
assemblies and complex
system assemblies.
Leading global Original
Equipment Manufactur-
ers have established Joint
Ventures in India for the
manufacturing of aero-
space related parts and
assemblies which find
their way into many com-
mercial and defence air-
craft and helicopters.
Civil Aviation Minis-
ter Jyotiraditya Scindia
and Union Mo/s VK Sin-
gh announced awarding a
contract to Indian com-
pany Dynamatic Tech-
nologies for manufactur-
ing all the doors for its
next-generation narrow-
body A220 planes, giv-
ing a boost to the ‘Make
in India’ initiative.
The newest addition
being the leadingAircraft
manufacturer Airbus
joining hands with Ben-
galuru based Dynamatic
Technologies to manu-
facture all doors for the
single aisle A220 family
aircraft in India. This
contract not only marks a
significant milestone, but
also showcases the suc-
cess of the Make in India
initiative.
Under the agreement,
Dynamatic Technologies
will manufacture and as-
semble the cargo, passen-
ger, and service doors
along with the over-wing
emergency exit doors for
the A220 family aircraft
(eight doors per aircraft).
Aircraft doors are critical
structures, incorporating
advanced technologies to
meet the stringent re-
quirements for safety and
overall efficiency.
Union Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and VK Singh awarding contract
to the Bengaluru company, in New Delhi on Thursday. ANI
T
Kochi: The Kerala
High Court has inter-
vened in the incident in
which an elephant from
Guruvayur Devaswom’s
elephant camp was bru-
tally beaten up by its
mahouts. A special
bench of the court
which looks into hu-
man-wildlife conflicts
has taken up the case.
The video of jumbo
Krishna being brutally
beaten up by two ma-
houts surfaced online.
Following beating
video, Kerala HC wants
audit of elephants
Aizawl: Assam Rifles
and Mizoram police
seized heroin and meth-
amphetamine tablets
worth Rs 13.3 crore in
east Mizoram’s Cham-
phai district during joint
operations in the past
two days, an official
said on Friday. A total of
605 grams of heroin val-
ued at Rs 4.23 core was
seized at Mualkawi
from the possession of a
resident of Zokhawthar.
Heroin, meth tablets
worth `13 crore
seized in Mizoram
IN BRIEF
Palghar:Aspecial
POCSO (Protection of
Children from Sexual
Offences) court in Maha-
rashtra’s Vasai town has
sentenced a 33-year-old
driver to ten years of rig-
orous imprisonment for
raping and blackmailing
a minor girl in 2016.
Driver gets 10 yrs jail
for raping minor girl
INDIA 06
President Murmu calls for more action to lift some farmers out of poverty
First India Bureau
New Delhi
President Droupadi Mur-
mu on Friday called for
more action to lift some
farmersoutofpovertyand
ensure right price for their
produce even as the govt
is making speedy efforts
to boost their income.
The comments came in
the backdrop of thousands
of farmers from Delhi-
NCR region taking to the
streets seeking hiked com-
pensation for lands ac-
quired by the govt and for
acceptingseveraldemands,
including enactment of a
law to guarantee MSP for
crops on Thursday.
Addressing the 62nd
convocation of ICAR-In-
dianAgriculturalResearch
Institute (IARI) here at
Pusa complex, Murmu
said farmers are not only
“annadata” but also “jee-
vandata” who are contrib-
uting in making the coun-
try’s economy strong.
“We are aware of prob-
lems faced by our farmers.
Even today, many farmers
arelivinginpoverty.Toen-
sure they get the right price
(for their produce) and im-
prove their livelihood, we
needtoworkevenharderin
this direction,” she said.
She expressed confi-
dencethatfarmerswillsee
the development as the
country becomes a devel-
oped nation by 2047.
Saying that the govt is
making speedy efforts to
boost the farmers’ in-
come, she said promotion
of new farm methods, ex-
pansion of irrigation fa-
cilities and schemes like
crop insurance, soil health
card etc — all this will
play a big role in doubling
farmers’ income.
Nearly97crIndianseligible
tovotein2024LSpolls:EC
PTI
New Delhi
The Election Commis-
sion on Friday said near-
ly 97 crore Indians will
be eligible to vote in this
year’s Lok Sabha elec-
tions. It also said over
two crore young electors
in age group of 18 to 29
years have been added in
the voters’ list.
There has been a six
per cent increase in reg-
istered voters from 2019,
when the last Lok Sabha
polls were held.
“The largest electorate
in the world — 96.88
crore are registered to
vote for the forthcoming
General Elections in In-
dia,” the EC said.
The gender ratio has in-
creased from 940 in 2023
to 948 in 2024, it said.
The EC has put special
emphasis on purity and
health of the electoral roll
along with disclosures
and transparency in the
revision of electoral rolls,
an official pointed out.
Chief Election Com-
missioner Rajiv Kumar
had explained at a press
conference in Pune the
various tasks involved
in revision of electoral
rolls along with partici-
pation of political par-
ties at every stage.
Over 2 crore young voters have been added
There has been a 6% increase in registered voters from 2019, when last Lok Sabha polls were held.
JK: After non local killings,
police told to remain vigilant
Agencies
Srinagar
In the wake of killing of
twonon-localsinSrinagar,
Inspector General of Po-
lice KashmirVidhi Kumar
Birdi asked officers to re-
mainvigilantandconstant-
ly review arrangements.
IGP said this during a
virtual conference, which
he co-chaired with Divi-
sional Commissioner
Kashmir Vijay Kumar
Bhiduri on Thursday
evening.Themeetingwas
attended by all Deputy
Commissioners and dis-
trictpolicechiefsinKash-
mir.Themeetingreviewed
the‘arrangementsconcern-
ing minority clusters and
other critical areas in light
of recent developments.’
A police spokesman
said all the participants
were briefed about the
elaborate security meas-
ures taken in this regard.
“They briefed me that
security measures in these
clusters are reviewed and
beefed up to ensure a se-
cure environment,” a po-
lice spokesman said.
Healing touch for diabetic students
First India Bureau
New Delhi
TheCentralBoardofSec-
ondaryEducation(CBSE)
will allow the students
suffering from Type-1
Diabetes to carry choco-
lates, fruits and snacks to
the exam centre. The
board is set to conduct the
Class 10, 12 exams 2024
from February 15. CBSE
Class10boardexamswill
conclude on March 13
while Class 12 exams will
end on April 2. The stu-
dents will however be al-
lowed to carry the items
in a transparent pouch, the
CBSE notice issued on
February 8 said.
CBSE Exams 2024
BigBoffersprayers
atRamMandirinUP
Amitabh Bachchan in Ayodhya
First India Bureau
Ayodhya
Bollywood megastar
Amitabh Bachchan on
Friday paid a visit to the
Ram Mandir inAyodhya.
A video has been do-
ing the rounds on the in-
ternet in which Big B is
seen exiting the temple
amidst heavy security.
He donned a white kurta
pyjama for his visit.
The ‘Pran Pratishtha’
ceremony of Ram Lalla
at Ram Temple in Ayod-
hya was held on January
22. The Ram Lalla idol
was unveiled at the Pran
Pratishtha ceremony af-
ter the hour-long rituals
in the presence of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
who led the ceremony.
The event saw the par-
ticipation of about 8,000
invitees, including 1,500-
1,600 eminent guests
from across the country.
Airbus A220 doors
to be manufactured
by Bengaluru firm
President Droupadi Murmu with Union Minister of Agriculture Farmer Welfare Arjun Munda at 62nd
convocation of the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, in New Delhi, on Friday. PTI
New Delhi: The visiting Foreign
Minister of Bangladesh, Hasan
Mahmud, called on President
Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
on Friday. Welcoming Mahmud, the
President conveyed felicitations to Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina for her unprece-
dented fourth consecutive term as Prime
Minister of Bangladesh. She expressed
confidence that under her leadership,
Bangladesh will achieve new milestones
of progress and prosperity, an official
statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
President Droupadi Murmu during a meeting with
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud and
others in New Delhi, on Friday. PTI
“STRONG, STABLE BANGLADESH IS IN INDIA’S INTEREST,” SAYS PRESIDENT
DROUPADI MURMU DURING MEETING WITH HASAN MAHMUD
Growing Number
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan visits Sri Ram Janmabhoomi
Temple to offer prayers to Lord Ram Lala, in Ayodhya on Friday.
Gaon Chalo
Abhiyan will
prove to be
‘milestone’: BJP
C’garh: `1.47
lakh cr budget
presented in
Assembly
PTI
New Delhi
The Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) on Friday
said its Gaon Chalo Ab-
hiyan will prove to be a
“milestone” in increasing
its vote share, with lakhs
of party workers reach-
ing out to the voters
across all villages in the
country under the cam-
paign seeking their sup-
port in the forthcoming
Lok Sabha elections.
Addressing a press
conference here, BJP na-
tional general secretary
Dushyant Gautam said
the party has formed 12
lakh ‘tolis’ (teams) of its
workers to drive the
campaign across all vil-
lages falling under 12
lakh units created by the
party in rural India to
achieve its goal.
PTI
Raipur
Chhattisgarh Finance
Minister OP Choudhary
on Friday presented a
budget of Rs 1,47,446
crore for 2024-25 in the
state Assembly and said
it focused on prosperity
for ‘gareeb, yuva, anna-
data and naari’ or GYAN
as well as stimulating in-
frastructure growth.
No new taxes were an-
nounced in the first budg-
et of the Vishnu Deo Sai-
led BJP government that
took oath in December.
He also announced
that a document titled
‘Amritkaal: Chhattisgarh
Vision @2047’ will be
dedicated to the people
on November 1 this year
with the aim to transform
the state from a develop-
ing to a developed one.
Security forces personnel conduct checking in Srinagar in the
wake of killing of two non-local residents.
CIVIL AVIATION MINISTER JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA
HAILS PARTNERSHIP WITH BENGALURU FIRM
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has hailed the
partnership stating “India is steadily becoming a destina-
tion for aerospace manufacturing across the world. The
largest order for the aircraft doors to Dynamatic Technologies
is a great moment for PM’s Make in India, Make for the World
resolve.” He further said the pro-business policies of the gov-
ernment are helping India become a more and more prominent
aerospace manufacturing country. Today, every Airbus com-
mercial aircraft and every Airbus helicopter has critical technolo-
gies and systems designed, manufactured, and maintained in
India. Airbus in partnership with local manufacturers supports
nearly 10,000 jobs in India. By 2025, this number is likely to
rise to about 15,000 and the company is expected to double its
procurement from India from US$ 750 mn to US $ 1.5 bn.

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PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES
Fair play necessary to ensure integrity in sports: Thakur
PTI
New Delhi
Sports Minister Anurag
Thakur on Friday
stressed upon the princi-
ples of fair play, saying
integrity is must as the
Paris Olympic Games
are approaching fast.
Thakur, while inaugu-
rating the ‘Road to Paris
2024: Championing
Clean Sports and Uniting
for Anti-Doping’confer-
ence, emphasised on the
need to create awareness
amongathletesregarding
the ill-effects of doping.
The minister also vir-
tually inaugurated the
Centre of Excellence for
Nutritional Supplements
Testing for Sportsper-
sons (CoE-NSTS) at the
National Forensic Sci-
encesUniversity(NFSU)
in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
CoE-NSTS will test
the supplements for
sports persons to ensure
only the best products
are consumed by ath-
letes preparing for mega
events.
“When we talk about
the Road to Paris, all we
have to say is play safe,
play clean and play fair.
For that, awareness is
very important. Apart
from awareness, you
need to have the right
facilities for the ath-
letes,” said Thakur.
“CoE-NSTS will do
research on nutritional
supplements and sports
persons can get more in-
formation on the nutri-
ents. It is very important
Union Minister for Information Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur at
the ‘Road to Paris 2024’ function, in New Delhi on Friday.
for Road to Paris 2024
that we create awareness
among athletes with re-
gard to anti-doping ac-
tivities and keep them
away from doping.
Iceland’s latest volcanic
eruption waned on
Friday but left a trail
of damage to roads
and pipelines leaving
residents in cold.
Tbilisi: A gunman
killed four people and
injured one on Friday
after opening fire at a
market in the Georgian
city of Rustavi, 20 kilo-
metres (12 miles) from
the capital Tbilisi, the
interior ministry said.
In a statement, the min-
istry said that the gun-
man had been arrested.
Georgia: 4 killed in
shooting incident at
market, says Ministry
New Delhi: The selec-
tion trials for picking
the Indian wrestling
team for the upcoming
Olympic Qualifiers and
Asian Championships
will be held on March
10-11 in Patiala and
Sonipat respectively,
the ad-hoc committee
managing the sport said
on Friday.
Wrestling selection
trials for Asian
C’ships on March 10
New York: Nvidia
(NVDA.O), opens new
tab is building a new
business unit focused
on designing bespoke
chips for cloud comput-
ing firms and others, in-
cluding advanced artifi-
cial intelligence proces-
sors, according to nine
sources familiar with
the company’s plans.
Nvidia chases $30
billion custom chip
market with new unit
Washington: President
Joe Biden has nominat-
ed Indian-origin judge
Sanket Jayshukh Bul-
sara, an expert in securi-
ties, contract, bankrupt-
cy, and regulatory mat-
ters, for the United
States District Court for
the Eastern District of
New York. The White
House announced Bul-
sara’s nomination as
Biden named 45th round
of judicial nominees.
BidennominatesIndian
originjudgetoUScourt
forEasternDistofNY
IN BRIEF
New Delhi: Indian-
American Satwinder
Kaur has been elected as
the Kent City Council
President in Washington.
Kaur, in her new role
will serve for two years.
She replaces Bill Boyce,
who served as council
president for 2 years.
US: Indo-American is
Kent City Council Prez
India playing global role in
energy transition, says USIBC
ANI
Panaji
The US-India Business
Council (USIBC) led a
high-powered business
delegation to the second
edition of India Energy
Week2024inGoaandap-
preciated India’s ‘global
role’ in advancing energy
transition for the world.
The USIBC delegation
led by Ambassador Atul
Keshap held a meeting
with Union Petroleum
Minister Hardeep Singh
Puri, Advisor to Prime
Minister Narendra Modi,
Tarun Kapoor, and Direc-
tor of Energy Markets
and Security at the Inter-
national Energy Agency,
Keisuke Sadamori.
The delegation attend-
ed the opening ceremony,
where PM Modi shared
with the delegates that In-
dia’s energy demand is
expected to double by
2045 and the expected en-
hanced role of natural gas
from 6 per cent to 15 per
centinIndia’senergymix.
“In addition to being a
critical leader of India’s
energy transformation
and security, Hardeep
Singh Puri’s champion-
ing of the India Energy
Week highlights the
‘global role’ India is
playing in advancing en-
ergy transition for the
world,” USIBC said in a
statement.
Notably, Puri also co-
chairs the US-India Stra-
tegic Clean Energy Part-
nership with US Secre-
tary of Energy Jennifer
Granholm.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh
Puri with US India Business Council President Atul Keshap during
the second edition of India Energy Week 2024.
EAM holds discussions on West
Asia and Indo-Pacific situation
ANI
Perth
On the sidelines of the 7th
Indian Ocean Confer-
ence, External Affairs
Minister S Jaishankar and
his Australian counter-
part, Senator Penny
Wong, held discussions in
Perth today on a spectrum
of global issues, including
the Indo-Pacific and the
situation in West Asia.
The meeting com-
menced with a warm ex-
change between EAM
Jaishankar and FM
Wong. Both leaders ex-
pressed delight at the op-
portunity to strengthen
the bilateral relationship.
Thetalksprimarilycen-
tered around the compre-
hensive strategic partner-
ship between India and
Australia. Both ministers
reaffirmed their commit-
ment to enhancing coop-
eration in various do-
mains, with a particular
focusonmattersrelatedto
the Indian Ocean region.
EAM Jaishankar and
Senator Wong discussed
the Indo-Pacific region,
acknowledging the stra-
tegic importance it holds.
The leaders explored av-
enues for collaborative
efforts to address shared
challenges and promote
peace and stability in the
Indo-Pacific. The situa-
tion in West Asia also
featured prominently in
the discussions.
EAM S. Jaishankar, President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe,
Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong Singapore’s
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan at the opening
of the 7th Indian Ocean Conference, in Perth, Australia on Friday.
SEBI bars 15
guest experts
of business
news channel
Agencies
New Delhi
Capital markets regulator
Sebi has issued orders of
actionagainst15guestex-
perts of the Zee Business
channel for
u n l a w f u l
trading. The
entities made
u n l a w f u l
gains to the
tune of `.41
crorefromsuchtradesand
the profit was shared with
guest experts as per prior
understanding,Sebinoted.
The market regulator also
asked the guest experts to
pay`7.41crore.Theguest
experts appeared on the
Zee Business channel
from 1 February 2022 and
31 Dec 2022.
Rajgovtappoints‘testedandinterviewed’officialsasSAtoministers!
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
Special Assistants to
ministers had off late be-
come a major ‘challenge’
in the bureaucratic struc-
tures owing to their prox-
imity to ministers. Due to
their ability to reach the
minister any time and af-
fect the decision making
process, they had become
an extra-constitutional
power centre. This had
marred the performance
of previous governments
which were riddled with
bureaucratic tussles and
thus, this time around, by
taking a clue and lesson
from the style and func-
tioning of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s givern-
ance at the centre, the
Rajasthan Chief Minister
has undertaken a first of
its kind step to bring such
officers as Special Assis-
tants to ministers whose
work is transparent and
whose integrity, is un-
questionable.
DoP’s order appoint-
ing Special Assistants to
ministers has surprised
everyone. SAs have been
appointed at a total of
sixteen ministers but no
minister has been given a
SA of their desire or
choice and the appointed
SAs are new and un-
known to the ministers.
Under the supervision of
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma,
a new formula has been
adopted in appointing SA
to ministers. On the pat-
tern of Delhi, the ap-
pointments here have
been done on the basis of
merit and selection has
been done after inter-
view. In the first list is-
sued on February 2 ap-
pointments were done for
7 ministers and on Fri-
day, SAs were appointed
to 16 ministers only after
complete interview of
candidates. At the insist-
ence of the Chief Minis-
ter, the interview of the
16 SAs were done by
Chief Secretary Sud-
hansh Pant and Principal
Secretary DoP Hemant
Gera at Secretariat and
all these officials were
called to Jaipur.
According to sources,
every candidate was asked
the details of their tenure
during the interview like
whereallhavetheyserved,
under which Collector
havetheyservedandwhich
important responsibility
have they executed. Apart
from interview, the DoP
also conducted a detailed
‘homework’ontheseoffic-
ers. Interestingly, apart
from one or two officers,
all these RAS have been
givenapostinginJaipurfor
thefirsttimeorhaveserved
here for a short term.
Om Prakash-V, Rakesh
Kumar, Sanjay Kumar,
Shailesh Surana, Kalu-
ram Khod, Rajendra Ku-
mar Danga, Rohit Kumar
and Chandan Dubey have
been given posting as SA
to ministers for the first
time. In their entire ser-
vice, Suraj Singh Negi
has served in Jaipur for
merely four days, Rajpal
Singh for five months,
Rajendra Agrawal for
seven months and Murari
lal Sharma for twenty
months. Notably, apart
from 3 RAS, none of
them are natives of Jaipur.
Several of these offic-
ers have been posted in
their home districts or di-
visions. For example
Shailesh Surana, Rohit
Kumar, Rajendra Danga,
Rajpal Singh and Sanjay
Kumar have been shifted
out of their home districts
after a long time. These
include RAS from 2006
batch and new RAS of
2015 batch too. 1998
batch RAS - Jai Narayan
Meena - who has been
appointedasSAtoMadan
Dilawar is the seniormost
among these officials.
Chandan Dubey of Jaipur
has returned to Jaipur
again after 2008 when he
served as tehsildar here.
Word is that during the
interview, a few RAS
were not accepting com-
ing to Jaipur but CS Sud-
hansh Pant clearly told
them that they are from
state service and thus the
state government can ap-
point them anywhere. CS
also said that none of the
officerwillgetrecommen-
dations done or mount
pressure to get their trans-
fer done. CS also made it
clear that every official
will have to work with ut-
most honesty and trans-
parency for 16-17 hours.
Administrative experts
believethatnowgoodgov-
ernance will be witnessed
in its truest sense at the
ministeriallevel.Bhajanlal
government’s this new ap-
proach has actually sur-
prised the state bureaucra-
cy and political circles be-
cause it has never been
done before!
‘NIKKIHALEYOR
KAMALAHARRIS'
PTI
Washington
Former UN Ambassa-
dor Nikki Haley, the
only Republican candi-
date left in the race for
the party’s nomination
against Donald Trump,
has said that the US
would have a “female
president in 2024”, and
it would be either her or
Kamala Harris, both of
them Indian-origin.
After wins on Thurs-
day in Nevada and the
US Virgin Islands,
Trump remains unde-
feated in the primary
race. Haley has said she
will stay in the race for
the White House even
after the embarrassment
in Nevada and with
polling showing her
trailing badly in her
home state of South
Carolina, which holds
the next Republican pri-
mary on February 24.
“This is about the fact
thatwearegoingtohave
a female president of the
United States, and either
it will be me or it will be
Kamala Harris,” the
52-year-old Indian-
American Republican
politiciantoldFoxNews.
Haley said she voted
for Trump twice and is
“proud” to serve in his
administrationastheUN
ambassador. “But chaos
follows him… we can’t
be a country in disarray
and a world on fire and
go through four more
yearsofchaos.Wewon’t
survive it,” she said.
Shesaid:“Trumpcan-
not win a general elec-
tion. That’s a fact. We
lost in 2018. We lost in
2020. We lost in 2022...
he’sgotayear’sworthof
court cases yet... Every-
thing he touches is cha-
os, and we continue to
lose.” Former president
Trump, 77, won Ne-
vada’sRepublicanpresi-
dential caucuses on
Thursday after he was
theonlymajorcandidate
to compete. Haley
skipped the caucuses,
calling it an “unfair pro-
cess favouring Trump”.
FORMER UN AMBASSADOR SAYS US WILL
HAVE A FEMALE PRESIDENT IN 2024
UNITED STATES
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has USD567K in
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after being the only
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lawmaker from Ari-
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on congressional run
Bhajan Lal govt takes a clue from Modi’s transparent governance
PM Narendra Modi CM Bhajan Lal Sharma CS Sudhansh Pant

First India Bureau
New Delhi
Leading National Hindi
News Channel Bharat24
organised 'Naye Bharat Ki
Nayi Udaan' Conclave on
India's progress and vision
forcomingyearsunderthe
leadershipofPrimeMinis-
ter Narendra Modi, at Ho-
telTajMahalinNewDelhi
with great success on Fri-
day. Union Ministers,
prominent policymakers,
business executives, and
other stakeholders con-
vened for a half-day
event and had insightful
conversations regarding
future course of India's
development.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra
welcomed all dignitaries
to the event, and said in
his address, that Bharat24
is committed to theVision
of New India which is ris-
ing and attaining a global
role.Arjun Ram Meghwal
(Union Minister for Law
and Justice), Prakash Ja-
vadekar (RS MP former
Union Minister), SPSingh
Baghel (MoS for Health
andFamilyWelfare),Anu-
priyaPatel(MoSforCom-
merce and Industry) and
Swami Kailashanand Giri
Ji Maharaj (Gurudev
Niranjan Peethadhishwar)
whatsomeoftheesteemed
guestswhoattendedevent,
and held meaningful inter-
actions. Chief business of-
ficer, Manoj Jagyasi con-
veyed his gratitude to all
dignitaries and Corporates
who attended event.
Theinterviewswithim-
portant dignitaries were
one of the conclave's main
attractions. In a candid
conversation
withPolitical
Editor, Aditi
Nagar,Arjun
Ram Meghwal said, “Jo
Baba Ambedkar ke sath
ST varg uske sath”. He
also spoke candidly about
the UCC and the policies
of the govt in the future.
Speaking with Consult-
ing Editor, UP Shishir
Awasthi, SP Singh Baghel
outlined his deep commit-
ment to his constituency
and how he deeply nur-
tures the bond. Holding
forthfranklyabouttheMa-
thura and Varanasi issues,
whichareatopicofdiscus-
sion in the heartland, he
said, “Islam saat shatabdi
kahaiaursanatankiumar
koi nahi bata sakta!”. The
BJP'slong-lastingdeep-
ly strong alliance in UP
withApnaDalwasempha-
sized byAnupriya Patel in
conversation with Poorni-
ma Mishra even as Swami
Kailashanand Giri Ji Ma-
haraj voiced, “Mathura ka
intezaar khatam hoga,” as
he spoke from the heart on
a variety of spiritual and
religious issues. “South
meinisbaarwohogajoaaj
taknahihua,”aclearstate-
ment was given by Rajya
Sabha mem-
ber Prakash
Javadekar, as
he outlined
how the BJP will fare
much better and unprece-
dentedintheSouthinthese
upcomingLokSabhapolls
under the impact of PM
Narendra Modi’s South
outreach program.
Priya Sinha was the
master of ceremonies and
the interactions were
held excellently by Aditi
Nagar, Poornima Mishra
and Shikha Thakur.
The 'Naye Bharat Ki
Nayi Udaan' Conclave
attendees conveyed op-
timism and a strong
commitment to achiev-
ing the goal of creating
a prosperous and inclu-
sive India.
08
A successful man learns to focus on his goal and
pursue it with single-mindedness to succeed;
truly even the lion will go hungry if it tries to
hunt two deer at one time.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CMD Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/004/2022-24
ENDING WATER WOES
Foundation stone of 3 reservoirs laid in Jpr
Naresh Sharma
Jitendra Madhani
Jaipur
eputy CM Diya
Kumari and
PHED Minister
Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary
laid the foundation stone
of three high reservoirs
for the area in a pro-
gramme at Neendad vil-
lage of Vidyadhar Nagar
assembly constituency on
Friday. High reservoirs
will be built in Nindar,
Kabir Ashram and
Macheda Hanuman tem-
ple area at a cost of about
Rs 18 crore. The reser-
voirs will provide clean
and uninterrupted water
supply to approximately
one lakh thirteen thou-
sand people.
The Dy CM said that all
sections have been given
benefits in budget and are
working with full com-
mitment to implement an-
nouncements. Choudhary
thanked Diya Kumari and
said that Rs 15,000 crore
given to the dept in budg-
et will speed up work.
Dy CM Diya Kumari PHED Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary during foundation laying ceremony of
3 high water reservoirs in Nindar village of Vidhyadhar Nagar assembly constituency on Friday.
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BHARAT24 HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 'NAYE BHARAT KI NAYI UDAAN' CONCLAVE
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andfuturegovernmentinitiatives
Bharat24 is committed to the Vision of New India which is rising and attaining a global role: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra along with Manoj Jagyasi lighting the inaugural lamp during the ‘Naye Bharat Ki
Nayi Udaan’ conclave in New Delhi on Friday. Also seen are Shikha Thakur, Poornima Mishra, Dr Piyush
Dwivedi, Dr Arpit Chopra Jain, Khalid Khan, Dr Anita Hada, Nivedita Shreyans, and Jignesh Methaniya.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra presenting memento to SP Singh Baghel in
the presence of Arjun Ram Meghwal, also seen is Manoj Jagyasi.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Arjun Ram Meghwal, Prakash Javadekar
and Manoj Jagyasi during the felicitation in New Delhi on Friday.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra warmly greets Swami Kailashanand Giri,
also seen is Shantanu Shukla.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra and Anupriya Patel with (L to R) Manoj Jagyasi, Priya Sinha, Dr Anita Hada, Aditi
Nagar, Poornima Mishra and Shishir Awasthi during the event at Hotel Taj Mahal in New Delhi on Friday.
RS Polls: BJP Prez
Nadda may be sent
to RS from Raj, MP
First India Bureau
Jaipur
BJP national president JP
Nadda is likely to get a
third term. Speculations
arerifethatNaddamaybe
sent to Rajya Sabha from
Rajasthan or Madhya
Pradesh.Currently,Nadda
is a Rajya Sabha member
from Himachal Pradesh
and his tenure is going to
endinJune2024.Nadda’s
tenure as the party presi-
dent has been impressive.
He is currently busy mak-
ingstrategyforLokSabha
polls with top leadership.
First India Bureau
New Delhi/Jaipur
The meeting of Congress
screening committee
was held on Friday in
which the leaders includ-
ing PCC President Gov-
ind Singh Dotasra, Con-
gress General Secretary
Sachin Pilot, Leader of
Opposition Tikaram Jul-
ly and others were pres-
ent and held discussions
on panel for the Lok
Sabha elections.
Discussion on two to
three names for each
constituency was held.
There were also discus-
sions on the names of
MLAs and senior leaders
contesting elections.
However, senior lead-
ers did not seem inter-
ested in contesting the
LS elections. The next
meeting is scheduled to
take place on February
15 or 16 in New Delhi.
Former Rajasthan
Chief Minister Ashok
Gehlot could not partici-
pate in the meeting due
to health reasons.
Aishwary Pradhan
Shivendra Singh Parmar
Jaipur
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
once again went for an
early morning walk at
Jawahar Circle Park on
Friday. Seeing the CM
walking, people were
overwhelmed by his sim-
plicity and started walk-
ing with him while also
clicking selfies.
The CM interacted
with public during this
period. He called upon
general public to make a
significant contribution
towards realizing the res-
olution of PM Modi’s
“Fit India” campaign. He
appealed to the people of
all age groups to adopt
the resolution of ‘Fitness
dose, half an hour daily’
in their lives for good
health. Meanwhile, CM
also visited the birthplace
of the popular deity Veer
Tejaji in Kharnal, Nagaur.
Sharma performed rituals
prayed for prosperity
and happiness of the
state. He also inspected
the ongoing reconstruc-
tion work in Shri Veer
Tejaji Temple complex.
Devnani graces ‘KEYNOTE’ recording
Raje in Jodhpur
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani was welcomed by First India News CEO and Managing
Editor Pawan Arora at the channel office on Friday. Also present were FIN Editor Jinendra Shekhawat
and Associate Editor Pankaj Soni. Devnani visited here for the recording of a special show titled
'KEYNOTE By Pawan Arora', which will be featured in the First India newspaper on Sunday.
Former Chief Minister
Vasundhara Raje inquired
about the well-being of
senior BJP leader and former
Soorsagar MLA Suryakanta
Vyas at AIIMS, Jodhpur on
Friday. Earlier, she expressed
grief over the demise of Chitra
Singh, wife of former MLA
Manvendra Singh at their
residence in Jodhpur itself and
consoled the family.
DY CM INSPECTS
ANGANWADI CENTRE,
SCHOOL IN NINDAR
The Dy Chief Min-
ister inspected the
Anganwadi centre in
Nindar village and took in-
formation from the workers
regarding the children com-
ing there, the books taught
and nutrition. She also
inspected the Government
Higher Secondary School,
Nindar and interacted with
the staff and students.
The Anganwadi workers
expressed their gratitude
to the Deputy CM for an
increase in the honorarium
in the budget.
Congscreeningcommittee
meeting:Pilot,Dotasra,
othersmeetinNewDelhi
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma sipping tea after the morning walk at the
Jawahar Circle Park in Jaipur on Friday. Kalicharan Saraf and
others are also seen here.
CMSharmaspeakstopeopleduring
morning walk, promotes ‘Fit India’
CMTOFLAGOFFROADWAYS
BUSFROMJPRTOAYODHYA
In compliance with
budget announce-
ment made, CM will
flag off RSRTC express bus
service to Ayodhya from sev-
en divisional headquarters
namely Jaipur, Bharatpur,
Bikaner, Udaipur, Jodhpur,
Kota and Ajmer from Feb 15.
Congress panel held
discussions on the
names of MLAs and
senior leaders that can
contest RS elections

Meet Khwahish Saini, a talented model
from Jaipur, Rajasthan, with a passion
for crafting and a drive to succeed
against all odds. Crowned Miss
India Glam International 2024,
she’s poised for greatness!
JAIPUR, SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
THAKUR’S TAMIL DEBUT?
ollywood sensation Mrunal Thakur
is reportedly set to make her mark
in the Tamil film industry with the highly
anticipated STR48, featuring the versatile
Silambarasan TR. P11
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TheFaceof
Resilience!
hwahish Saini, a
rising star in the
world of fashion
and modeling,
hails from the vi-
brant city of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
With a background rooted in edu-
cation and a passion for crafting,
Khwahish’s journey to success is
as unique as it is inspiring.
Raised in a loving family of
four sisters and her mother, Khwa-
hish draws strength and support
from her biggest cheerleader, her
mother, especially after the loss of
her father, Late Damoder Lal
Saini. Their bond fuels her deter-
mination to pursue her dreams in
the face of adversity.
From a young age, Khwahish
found solace in creativity, making
crafting her cherished hobby. As
she delved into the world of mod-
eling, initially as a passion project,
she soon realized her potential to
turn her passion into a fulfilling
career. With unwavering confi-
dence and a belief in the mantra
“Nothing is impossible,” Khwa-
hish is set on carving her path in
the competitive world of fashion.
Navigating the challenges of be-
ing the elder daughter in a joint
family, Khwahish understands the
weight of responsibility and the
hurdlesshemustovercometochase
herdreams.Yet,withresilienceand
determination, she embraces these
challenges as opportunities for
growth and self-discovery.
Khwahish’s dedication and tal-
ent were recently recognised
when she was crowned the win-
ner of Miss India Glam Interna-
tional 2024, an achievement that
fills her with gratitude and a
sense of blessing, especially for
her mentor Pawan Tank, Director
Founder, Miss Glam India.
With this title under her belt,
Khwahish is poised to make
waves in the fashion industry,
showcasing her unique blend of
beauty, grace, and resilience to
the world. As she continues to
pursue her passion with unwaver-
ing determination, Khwahish
Saini is undoubtedly a name to
watch out for in the ever-evolving
world of fashion and lifestyle.
K
MUKESH
KIRADOO

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Bear Necessities: The first commercially pro-
duced teddy bear by the Ideal Toy Company in
1903 had jointed limbs and beady eyes, quite
different from the plush and cuddly teddy
bears we know today.
 Record-Setting Bear: The world's largest
teddy bear, according to the Guinness World
Records, measured a whopping 63 feet. Built
by Joy and Pedro Aguirre in Mexico in 2019,
this colossal bear outshines the standard-
sized teddies by quite a margin.
 Bear-y Famous Bears: Iconic bears in popular
culture include Winnie the Pooh, Paddington
Bear, and the Care Bears. These characters have
left an indelible mark on generations, making
teddy bears more than just playthings.
 Bear-y Expressive: Teddy bears come in
various colours, each symbolizing different
emotions. White teddy bears represent pu-
rity and innocence, while red ones convey
love and passion. Brown teddies are associ-
ated with strength and stability.
 Teddy Bear Hospital: Some
hospitals worldwide have
a teddy bear hospital
where children can bring
their ailing teddy bears for
a check-up. This endearing
concept aims to alleviate
children's fears about visiting
the doctor.
FUN FACTS
CUDDLING UP TO TRADITIONS
 Bear Exchange: On Teddy Day, couples
exchange teddy bears, each carrying a
unique message of love. Some bears come
with adorable accessories like heart-shaped
cushions or personalized tags.
 Teddy Bear Picnic: Celebrate Teddy Day by
organizing a teddy bear picnic. Pack some
goodies, bring along your teddy bears, and
enjoy a cosy day outdoors. It's a whimsical
way to relive childhood memories.
 DIY Teddy: Handcrafted teddy bears carry a
special charm. Consider making a DIY
teddy bear as a gift for your
significant other. It adds
a personal touch and
showcases the ef-
fort you put into
creating some-
thing special.
 Teddy Bear-
themed Date:
Plan a romantic
date centred
around teddy bears.
This could include
watching a teddy bear-themed movie,
enjoying a teddy bear-shaped cake, or even
visiting a teddy bear museum if available.
 Teddy Bear Adoption Drive: Embrace the
spirit of philanthropy by organizing a Teddy
Bear Adoption Drive. Encourage people to
donate teddy bears, and then distribute
them to children in need. It’s a heartwarm-
ing way to spread love and joy beyond the
romantic realm.
 Virtual Teddy Bear Exchange: In the digital
age, couples separated by distance can still
celebrate Teddy Day. Arrange a virtual teddy
bear exchange by sending cute teddy bear
emojis or virtual gifts with heartfelt mes-
sages. It’s a modern twist to the traditional
celebration, keeping the warmth alive
through screens.
As Valentine's Week
unfolds its romantic
chapters, Happy Teddy
Day emerges as a
delightful celebration,
adding a cuddly and
adorable touch to the
season of love. This day,
observed on February 4th
every year, is cherished by
couples worldwide as
they exchange fluffy
teddy bears as tokens of
affection. But how did this
charming tradition begin,
and what makes it such a
heartwarming part of
Valentine's Week?
he history of
Teddy Day
dates back to
the early
20th centu-
ry, with a
story that intertwines love,
politics, and a touch of ser-
endipity. The tale begins
with the 26th President of
the United States, Theodore
Teddy Roosevelt. In 1902,
President Roosevelt em-
barked on a bear-hunting
trip in Mississippi. After
several days of hunting,
Roosevelt's party hadn't
spotted a single bear, leav-
ing the President frustrated.
To salvage the situation,
Roosevelt's assistants cor-
nered and tied a small black
bear to a tree, suggesting that
the President shoot it. How-
ever, Roosevelt, known for
his love of fair play, refused
to harm the defenceless bear.
The incident captured the na-
tion's imagination, and a po-
litical cartoon by Clifford
Berryman immortalized the
moment,depictingRoosevelt
with the bear.
Inspired by this cartoon, a
Brooklyn-based Russian im-
migrant couple, Morris and
Rose Michtom, decided to
create a stuffed bear and
name it Teddy's Bear. The
toy became an instant sensa-
tion, and the Michtoms went
on to found the Ideal Toy
Company. The teddy bear
craze quickly spread glob-
ally, capturing the hearts of
children and adults alike.
WHY TEDDY BEARS
FOR LOVE?
The teddy bear's association
with love and romance
stems from its inherent
qualities. These fluffy com-
panions exude comfort,
warmth, and a sense of se-
curity. Gifting a teddy bear
on Happy Teddy Day sym-
bolizes a desire to provide
the same love, solace, and
companionship as these
adorable creatures.
Mohit
Choudhary
cityfirst@firstindia.co.in
T
LOVE AND HUGS
Happy Teddy Day is more than
just a celebration of plush toys; it’s a
manifestation of the enduring connection
between love and these cuddly companions.
From a political anecdote to a global symbol of
affection, teddy bears have traversed a remark-
able journey, becoming an integral part of romantic
expressions. As you embrace your teddy bear this
Teddy Day, remember that it carries not just soft fur
but a myriad of emotions, memories, and the timeless
language of love. Whether you’re a couple celebrat-
ing years of togetherness or individuals expressing a
budding romance, let the magic of Teddy Day add
an extra layer of warmth and joy to your
love story. Happy hugging!

ana Del Rey's first
Instagram update
following her 2024
Grammys defeat is
undeniably unsettling. In her
Tuesday, February 6 post, the
38-year-old singer poses with
a gun and fans believe she is
out for revenge.
At the 66th Grammy
Awards that took place
on Sunday, February 4,
in Los Angeles, Lana
competed in five cate-
gories including Al-
bum Of The Year,
Best Alternative
MusicAlbum, Song
Of The Year, Best
Alternative Music
Performance, and
Best Pop Duo/
Group Performance.
She won none.
Now, she has
turned heads by
posting a pic-
ture with a weap-
on in her hand, not
once but twice. The
first, of the two pic-
tures that the Say Yes
To Heaven singer
posted is a mirror
selfie featuring Lana
in a white bow
dress. What seems
like a cute picture
at first glance is
shocking in other
terms because
Lana Del Rey is
seen holding a
gun in her right hand. “Al-
ways chilling,” she captioned
the post initially but has now
changed it to “felt cute.” The
eyebrow-raisingpostalsofea-
tures a poster for the 2024
Coachella which Del Rey is
confirmed to headline. Lana
Del Rey posted the same mir-
ror selfie a second time on
Tuesday at the end of a carou-
sel of videos from Grammy
Awards night.The said carou-
sel featuredTaylor Swift, pro-
ducer JackAnatonoff, actress
Margaret Qualley, and more.
The carousel no longer hous-
es the controversial picture
with the gun, Lana appears to
have taken it down.The song-
stress’ brain is reeling it
seems. n other Lana Del Rey
news, the singer shared last
week that she has finished a
new country album titled Las-
so.The album is confirmed to
feature collaborations from
musicproducerJackAntonoff
and country music star Luke
Laird.
Thealbumcomesfollowing
Lana’sstringofcountrysong
covers including John
Denver’s classic Take
MeHomeCountryRoad,
Elvis Presley’s song
Unchained Melody.
Bolly To Holly
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ollywood sen-
sation Mrunal
Thakur is re-
portedly set to
make her mark
in the Tamil
film industry with the highly an-
ticipated STR48, featuring the
versatile Silambarasan TR. The
film, directed by Desingh Peri-
asamy,hasbeengarneringatten-
tion, especially after the release
of a captivating first-look poster
on Simbu's 41st birthday.
The poster hints at a double
treat for fans, showcasing Sim-
bu in a dual role, possibly as
identical brothers embroiled in
a riveting conflict. While ear-
lier reports suggested Keerthy
Suresh as the female lead, the
latest update introduces Mrunal
Thakur into the mix, raising an-
ticipation levels.
According to sources, talks
are underway between the
makers and Mrunal Thakur for
a significant role in STR48.
The talented actress, known for
her roles in Bollywood hits,
has reportedly shown keen in-
terest in joining the project,
adding an extra layer of excite-
ment to the film.
Previously hinted
as a Bollywood actress
joining Keerthy Suresh,
the current speculation
leaves fans eager for an official
announcement clarifying the
cast dynamics. As the talks
progress, Simbu's STR48
promises a star-studded en-
semble, making it a much-
anticipated cinematic de-
light for fans across lan-
guages. Stay tuned for more
updates on this thrilling pro-
ject that brings together tal-
ent from both Bollywood and
Tamil cinema.
B
THAKUR'S
ﬁrstindia.co.in
TamilDebut?
darsh Gourav is a
well-known actor
in the entertain-
ment industry. He
was recently seen in the Net-
flix movie Kho Gaye Hum
Kahan alongside Ananya
Panday and Siddhant
Chaturvedi. The actor re-
ceived praise for his perfor-
mance in the movie. Now, he
has set foot in Thailand and
started shooting for the high-
ly anticipated TV series Al-
iens. Adarsh Gaurav also
bonded with the cast indulg-
ing in vibrant local cuisine in
Thailand. Set to film in Thai-
land for the next four
months, Adarsh Gourav
joins an international team
and crew to bring the com-
pelling narrative ofAliens to
life. The camaraderie be-
tween the actors has already
fostered a cooperative and
healthy work environment,
with shared meals serving as
the cornerstone of their
bond.
Expressing his enthusi-
asm for the project, Adarsh
shared in a statement, I am
thrilled to be part of 'Aliens'
and embark on this exciting
journey with such a talented
cast and crew. The opportu-
nity to work alongside re-
nowned creators like Noah
Hawley and Ridley Scott is
truly humbling, and I look
forward to bringing this
gripping narrative to life.
I’m excited to shoot for the
project after a brief schedule
we had last year. There’s a
great energy amongst the
team and the cast and we
can’t wait to put all the en-
ergy into making the series
as iconic as the franchise is.
Helmed by the renowned
writer and director Noah
Hawley and produced by the
visionary Ridley Scott, Al-
iens promises to captivate
audiences with its enthral-
ling storyline and stellar per-
formances.
Joining Adarsh Gourav in
this exhilarating journey are
talented co-stars Sydney
Chandler, Alex Lawther,
Samuel Blenkin, and Essie
Davis.
Stirred Speculation
L
ack Quaid,
the31-year-
old actor,
r e v e a l e d
that he initially hesi-
tated to lend his voice
to My Adventures of
Superman. The Hun-
ger Games actor was
dubbed for the charac-
ter of Clark Kent.
When asked about it,
Quaid said that the
image of Superman is
quite different from
how he looks. Quaid
remembered his audi-
tion days and revealed
to People Magazine,
I remember getting
the audition, and my
first thought was sar-
castically like, 'Oh
yeah, I'll be Super-
man. But to put my
spin on it has just been
such an immense hon-
our that I never
thought I would ever
get the chance to play
because I know I don't
look the part. The
Boys actor gave cred-
it to animations for
turning his character
around in an amazing
manner. He said, Af-
ter seeing what they
did with the character
and how he's very
much Clark [Kent]
first, Superman sec-
ond—not second, just
Superman is the iden-
tity he's pretending to
be, where deep down
he's Clark—I love that
spin on it.
You can look like
absolute hell, and you
can have a great day,
Quaid quipped.
BIG VISION,
CHALLENGES
hen Aditya Dhar and
Vicky Kaushal set the
stage on fire with the
announcement of their
magnum opus, The Immortal
Ashwatthama, Bollywood en-
thusiasts couldn't contain their
excitement. However, dreams
were dashed when the film mys-
teriously hit pause, leaving fans
in the lurch. The reason, as re-
vealed by Dhar, was as grand as
the project itself – the budget was
soaring into the stratosphere,
making it too colossal for the cur-
rent Indian cinema landscape.
Speaking candidly at the trailer
launch of his upcoming produc-
tion, Article 370, Dhar spilt the
tea on the deferred epic. We have
put that on the back burner right
now,heconfessed.Thevisionary
filmmaker admitted that the pro-
ject's scale was a bit too audacious
for the Indian film industry at the
moment. The kind of VFX qual-
ity we were looking at, nobody
has even strived for it here, he
revealed with a hint of regret.
Dhar drew parallels with Hol-
lywood maestro James Cameron,
citing the lengthy wait for Cam-
eron's ambitious projects. He
stressed that, until technological
advancements become more af-
fordable or the market expands
exponentially, resurrecting The
ImmortalAshwatthama remains
a distant dream.
In a nutshell, it seems the cin-
ematic marvel will continue to
simmer on the back burner, wait-
ing for the perfect blend of tech-
nology and market readiness to
bring this colossal vision to life.
Until then, fans might have to
console themselves with the an-
ticipation of other cinematic treats
on the horizon.The epic awaits its
turn in the grand Bollywood feast.
W
Payne’s Emotional Journey
iam Payne's last
song before his
hiatus, Sun-
shine, captivat-
ed audiences with its up-
beat rhythm and heartfelt
lyrics. Released in 2021,
the track showcased
Payne's versatility as an
artist, blending pop and
RB elements seamlessly.
With Sunshine, Payne bid
a temporary farewell to the
music industry, leaving
fans eager for his return.
During his hiatus, Payne
focused on personal
growth and explored new
creative avenues. Now, as
anticipation mounts for his
comeback, fans eagerly
await the release of his
second solo album, poised
to witness the evolution of
Payne's sound and artistic
vision. Liam Payne's fans
were left heartbroken upon
witnessing a video clip
capturing the musician in
tears. The 30-year-old art-
ist had been teasing his
fans about his forthcoming
music in recent weeks,
marking his return to the
industry following his hia-
tus after the release of his
single, Sunshine, in 2021.
Despite facing setbacks,
he recently confirmed that
he was back in the studio,
diligently working on his
highly anticipated second
solo album.
Last week, the Wolver-
hampton-born superstar
announced that his latest
single, Teardrops, was
nearing completion and
encouraged fans to pre-
save the track ahead of its
imminent release. How-
ever, while teasing the new
song, Liam was visibly
emotional, shedding tears
while in the recording stu-
dio. Reflecting on the
emotional journey of cre-
ating his upcoming album,
he remarked, There were
a lot of teardrops shed
making these records.
Following a comforting
hug from a close friend,
Liam further expressed,
For the first time, you can
get a picture of what it was
like for me each day of
making this record.
L
Payne’s Emotional Journey
TV SERIES ALIENS
A
Lends His Voice
J
Poster Lana Del Rey
Adarsh Gourav with co-stars
Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther,
Samuel Blenkin, and Essie Davis
Vicky Kaushal and Aditya Dhar
Liam Payne
Jack Quaid
Mrunal Thakur

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