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Jaipur, Monday | May 13, 2024
RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 5 | ISSUE NO. 336 | PAGES 12 | `3.00 Rajasthan’s Own English Newspaper
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PROMINENT CANDIDATES
 Giriraj Singh (Union Min/
BJP) Begusarai, Bihar
 Ajay Kumar Mishra
Teni (Union Minister/BJP)
Lakhimpur Kheri, UP
 Akhilesh Yadav
(Samajwadi Party)
Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
 Mahua Moitra (TMC)
Krishnanagar, WB
 Asaduddin Owaisi
(AIMIM) Hyderabad,
Telangana
 Adhir Ranjan
Chowdhury (Congress)
Baharampur, West Bengal
 Yusuf Pathan
(former cricketer/TMC)
Baharampur, West Bengal
 Shatrughan Sinha (TMC)
Asansol, West Bengal
 Dilip Ghosh (BJP)
Bardhaman-Durgapur, WB
 Kirti Azad (TMC)
Bardhaman-Durgapur,
West Bengal
GIRIRAJ
SINGH
MAHUA
MOITRA
AKHILESH
YADAV
ASADUDDIN
OWAISI
TOTAL VOTERS VOTING TIME
MALE VOTERS POLLING STATIONS
FEMALE VOTERS TOTAL CANDIDATES
17.7 crore 7am to 6pm
8.97 crore 1.92 lakh
8.73 crore 1,717
STATES & SEATS
96
175
Lok Sabha seats spread
over 10 States/UTs
Legislative Assembly seats
of Andhra Pradesh and 28
Legislative Assembly seats
of Odisha are also going to
polls in this phase
364 Observers (126 General Observers, 70 Police Observers, 168
Expenditure Observers) for the phase 4 of General Elections 2024
have already reached their Constituencies days before the polls.
They serve as the eyes and ears of the Commission to exercise
utmost vigilance. Additionally, Special Observers have been
deployed in certain states.. ELECTION OFFICIALS
CM IN MAHARASHTRA
“Shri Ram Janaki Industrial areas soon in Raj”
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Mumbai
hief Minister
Bhajanlal Shar-
ma has an-
nounced that 5 “Shri
Ram Janaki” Industrial
areas will soon come up
in the State.
CM Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma held dialogues with
entrepreneurs of Jain
community Mumbai. He
said that five ‘Shri Ram
Janki’ industrial areas
will be set up in the state.
More than 40 pravasi
Rajasthanis were present
in the programme.
Sharma also interacted
with the media during the
Mumbai visit. Targeting
Congress, he said that the
party did not do as much
work in Rajasthan in 50
years as his government
did in 90 days.
“Congress is a party of
loot and lies whereas our
BJP government has
completed 45 percent of
the work in 90 days,” he
said. He said that Con-
gress is the mother of
corruption.
CM Sharma said that
Bharatiya Janata Party
and National Democratic
Alliance (NDA) will win
with a huge majority in
Maharashtra.
He said that people
across the country have
faith in PM Modi’s vision
and his leadership.
“Before 2014, there
were scams one after an-
other. After 2014, the
country got freedom
from scams, terrorism
and Naxalism,” he said.
He said in the Lok
Sabha elections, the
BJP’s seats will increase
in all states including
Jharkhand, Telangana,
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha.
“We will score a hat-
trick in Rajasthan also,”
he said
The CM also hit out at
Delhi CM Arvind Kejri-
wal saying that he was
deeply involved in cor-
ruption. More on P8
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma interacting with the members
of Rajasthani community in Mumbai, on Sunday.
IN BRIEF
PM GETS SPECIAL GIFT ON MOTHERS’ DAY
MOM’SPORTRAITBRINGS
SMILEONPMMODI’SFACE
“We worship our Mother...365 days a year” says PM in a West Bengal rally
First India Bureau
Hooghly
Prime Minister Narendra
Modihadabroadsmileon
his face on being gifted a
portrait of his mother Late
Heeraben Patel at an elec-
tion rally, here on Sunday.
It had a special signifi-
cance as it coincided with
the Mothers’Day.
Addressing the rally,
the PM said that the peo-
ple in West celebrate this
day as Mother’s Day but
in India we worship our
Mother 365 days a year.
While addressing a
public meeting in Hoogh-
ly,ModiaskedtheSpecial
Protection Group (SPG)
commandos to collect the
portrait of his mother
(brought as gifts) from
two young people. P5
The people in
the rally are
here who made
the picture of my mother.
The people in ‘West’
celebrate this day as
Mother’s Day, but in India,
we worship our Mother, Ma
Durga, Ma Kaali and Bharat
Mata, 365 days a year. I
request SPG commandos to
collect the pictures. Please
mention your addresses at
the back of the paper. SPG
people take photos of my
mother from both people. I
want to thank both of you.
NARENDRA MODI,
PRIME MINISTER
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporter holds a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother late Heeraben Modi, which he
received as a Mother’s Day gift, during the public meeting for the Lok Saha elections, in Hooghly on Sunday. ANI
Officials leave for their respective stations after receiving EVMs and election
material, on the eve of 4th phase of LS polls, in Srinagar, on Sunday.
Union HM Amit Shah with others at a rally for the Lok Sabha
elections, in Kaushambi district of UP on Sunday. PTI
PM MODI CHARMS PATNA WITH ROADSHOW, FIRST
BY ANY PRIME MINISTER IN BIHAR’S CAPITAL
The capital of Bihar
stood in thrall to PM
Narendra Modi on
Sunday when the charis-
matic leader held a massive
roadshow in Patna. Bihar
CM Nitish Kumar, whose
JD(U) is an NDA partner,
Deputy CM and state BJP
chief Samrat Choudhary
and local MP Ravi Shan-
kar Prasad were perched
beside Modi as he waved at
the euphoric crowds shriek-
ing with joy from beyond
iron barricades put up by
security personnel.
NOBODY CAN OVERTURN RAM MANDIR VERDICT: PM
TMC MADE HINDUS 2nd
CLASS CITIZENS: MODI
PMTOFILENOMINATION
INVARANASIONTUESDAY
WE WILL TAKE PoK
BACK: AMIT SHAH
PM Narendra Modi attacked the Trinamool Con-
gress and said that infiltrators are flourishing under
the Mamata Banerjee rule and guaranteed to the
people of West Bengal that nobody can stop the implemen-
tation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the state.
Addressing a rally
in Barrackpur Prime
Minister Narendra
Modi on Sunday slammed
the Trinamool Congress
(TMC) and accused the
state government of turning
Hindus into “second-class
citizens” in the state during
the TMC govt’s regime.
PM Narendra Modi
will file nomination
papers from Vara-
nasi on May 14 and before
filling his nomination, he will
hold a road show in his par-
liamentary constituency on
Monday. About 5 to 10 lakh
supporters are expected to
join PM Modi’s roadshow.
Kaushambi: Union
Home Minister Amit
Shah on Sunday
lashed out at veteran Con-
gress leader Mani Shankar
Aiyar and J&K National
Conference president
Farooq Abdullah for their
remarks over Pakistan and
said that the Pak-occupied
Kashmir (PoK) is part of our
country and India will take
it back.
C
Amit Shah hits out at
Oppn in public rally
First India Bureau
Pratapgarh
Union Minister Amit
Shah on Sunday came
down heavily on the
Congress and claimed
that the Opposition par-
ties, including the grand
old party, are “scared” of
their votebank and that is
why they did not attend
the Pran Pratishtha cere-
mony of Lord Ram Lalla
in Ayodhya. P5
Agencies
Tehran
An aide to Iran’s Supreme
Leader Ayatollah Ali
Khamenei has reignited
concerns over the coun-
try’s nuclear ambitions,
particularly in light of es-
calating tensions with Is-
rael. Kamal Kharrazi, the
adviser, hinted at a shift in
Iran’snucleardoctrineifits
existenceisperceivedtobe
underthreatbyIsrael.“We
have no decision to build a
nuclear bomb, but should
Iran’s existence be threat-
ened, there will be no
choice but to change our
military doctrine,” he said.
Iran ignites big
nuclear bomb
warning to Israel
WILL DO ‘X-RAY’ OF COUNTRY
THROUGH CASTE CENSUS: RaGa
New Delhi: Congress
leader Rahul Gandhi
on Sunday said that
his party will conduct a
caste census to ensure
equality. He was reacting
to PM Modi’s remarks on
the Congress receiving
cash from Adani and
Ambani. Gandhi and
other Congress leaders
said the PM should order
a CBI or ED probe into
whether Adani and Am-
bani had sent them black
money. The Congress
has also asked the PM
to share his views on a
socio-economic census.
The party in its manifesto
has promised to conduct
a nation-wide socio-eco-
nomic and caste census.
 Ottawa: 4th Indian na-
tional has been arrested
by Canadian authorities
in connection with the kill-
ing of Khalistan separatist
Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
 New Delhi: India’s G20
Sherpa and former CEO
of Niti Aayog Amitabh
Kant said India will over-
take Japan as 4th largest
economy by 2025. P6
 Male: Maldivian Foreign
Minister Moosa Zameer
has said that significant
strides have been made in
expediting India-assisted
projects in the Maldives.
 Jakarta: Heavy rain
brought floods and
landslides to Indonesia’s
province of West Suma-
tra, killing at least 28, with
four still missing.
 Lahore: Four militants,
including a “target killer”,
of the banned Tehreek-
e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
were killed by security
forces in Punjab province.
 Ranchi: The ED has
summoned Jharkhand
Minister Alamgir Alam
in connection with the
recovery of Rs 37 crore
“unaccounted cash”.
 Srinagar: A cop was
killed and over 100 peo-
ple, mostly cops, injured in
clashes between security
forces and protesters in
Pak occupied Kashmir. P6
 Telangana: All 17 Lok
Sabha seats
 Andhra Pradesh: All 25
Lok Sabha seats
 Uttar Pradesh: 13 seats
 Maharashtra: 11 seats
 Madhya Pradesh: 8 seats
 West Bengal: 8 seats
 Bihar: 5 seats
 Jharkhand: 4 seats
 Odisha: 4 seats
 Jammu & Kashmir: 1 seat
KEY STATS
Mahacopsseize`100
crMDdrugsinJodhpur
Rajeev Gaur
Jodhpur
In a major crackdown on
drug trafficking, Mumbai
Policeraidedadrugfactory
operatingundertheguiseof
a service center in Jodh-
pur’s Mogra area, seizing
approximately 68 kilo-
grams of MD drugs worth
Rs 104 crore. This follows
thearrestofasuspectinDe-
cember, leading to multiple
raidsuncoveringasophisti-
cated drug operation.
Led by Joint Commis-
sioner Satyanarayan
Chaudhary, the police ac-
tion has disrupted the
drug supply chain from
Jodhpur to Mumbai. Fac-
tory, responsible for pro-
ducing illicit drugs, has
been shut down by au-
thorities.

RAJASTHAN 02
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BIDDING FAREWELL
Former IAS ML Goyal passes away
in Jaipur, officials gather for last rites
Bharat Dixit
Jaipur
ormer IAS M.L.
Goyal passed
away on Sun-
day morning in Jaipur.
The final journey of
Goyal commenced from
his residence at B40/A,
Ganesh Marg, Bapu
Nagar, Jaipur, and con-
cluded at the crematori-
um located near the Vid-
han Sabha, Lal Kothi
Moksh Dham, where his
last rites were performed.
A large number of ad-
ministrative officials par-
ticipated in the cremation
ceremony. M.L. Goyal
was the son-in-law of
former Chief Minister
Mohan Lal Sukhadia and
the father-in-law of for-
mer DGP Manoj Bhatt.
First India Bureau
Kota
Kota Police have arrested
85 criminals and recov-
ered illegal weapons and
drugs during raids con-
ducted at 228 places in
five hours by 73 teams.
Kota SP Dr Amrita
Duhan said that area
domination action was
taken to curb the activi-
ties of criminals under
Operation Prahar. Under
this, 73 teams were
formed in which about
350 policemen were in-
volved.
The teams carried out
the action in different ar-
eas of the city from 5 am
to 9 am. Help from the
dog squad was also taken
in this.
The teams raided 228
places and arrested 85 ac-
tive criminals who were
working in collaboration
with history-sheaters and
hardcore criminals.
A total of 36 cases
have been registered in-
cluding one for illegal
firearms, 23 cases for
possessing illegal sharp
weapons.
PK Agarwal
Chittorgarh
The face of Chanderia
Railway Station in Chit-
torgarh is set to undergo
a transformation, with a
budget of 21 crores al-
located for the project.
Selected under the ‘Am-
rit Bharat Station Proj-
ect,’ Chanderia Railway
Station, situated in the
heart of Chittorgarh, falls
within the jurisdiction of
three railway zones.
Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi inaugurated
the virtual foundation
stone-laying ceremony
for all the proposed
works four months ago.
The makeover will in-
clude separate waiting
rooms and toilets for
male and female passen-
gers, alongside the in-
stallation of CCTV cam-
eras and internet servic-
es throughout the station
premises.
From the entrance
gate to every section, the
renovation aims to at-
tract passengers with its
modern amenities. As
part of the ‘One Station
One Product’ scheme,
the station will feature
two stalls, a cafeteria
area, and parking facili-
ties. Moreover, wider
pathways will be con-
structed to facilitate pe-
destrian movement.
To enhance visibility,
the station building will
be illuminated with dec-
orative lights.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Atragic road accident oc-
curred on the Beawar-
Vijayanagar State High-
way. A tanker struck the
bike. Two of the work-
men riding the bike died
on the scene, and the
third died while being
treated. Karan Singh
Khangarot, in charge of
the Vijaynagar police sta-
tion, stated that Gajraj,
Mahendra, and Govind
were riding their bikes
after working as laborers.
At 4 p.m., a truck struck
the bike near the Sathana
intersection on the state
highway. The impact was
so severe that all three
workmen, as well as their
bike, were buried be-
neath the tanker’s front
end. Gajraj and Mahen-
dra died on the scene of
the collision.
First India Bureau
Dausa
Three people of the
same family were killed
and half a dozen, includ-
ing four children, were
injured in a road acci-
dent on the Delhi-Mum-
bai Express Highway in
Rajasthan’s Dausa on
Sunday.
All the family mem-
bers were travelling in a
car from Ahmedabad to
Haridwar when a speed-
ing truck hit their vehicle
near Bada village. The
deceased were identified
as Hasmukh Patel, his
wife Seemaben and Mo-
han Bhai.
Neelam Makwara,
who was injured in the
accident, said, “She was
going from Ahmedabad
to Haridwar via car to
immerse her mother’s
ashes. The truck hit the
car near Bada village.”
First India Bureau
Jaipur
On the occasion of Inter-
national Nurses Day cel-
ebrated on May 12th,
Senior Nursing Officer
Anshu Garg of SMS
Hospital was honored at
a ceremony organized by
the Rajasthan Nursing
Council Registrar, Bhar-
ti. Ramesh Saini, Execu-
tive State President of the
Rajasthan Nurses Asso-
ciation, informed that
this recognition was be-
stowed uponAnshu Garg
for her exceptional ser-
vices in the nursing field.
Ramesh Saini stated
thatAnshu Garg was hon-
ored for her dedication to
providing excellent ser-
vices in the nursing sec-
tor, especially for her self-
less service during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajasthan Medical Ser-
vices Corporation is set
to host a National Sym-
posium on “Boosting
Biomedical Equipment
Management: Elevating
Hospital Services via
Seamless Repair and
Maintenance Excel-
lence” on Monday.
The chief guest of the
symposium will be Neha
Giri, Managing Director
of RMSCL. The pro-
gram will also see the
presence of Arun Garg,
Additional Mission Di-
rector of National Health
Mission, Dr. Vinod
Joshi, Principal and
Controller of RUHS,
Professor Pankaj Bhard-
waj from AIIMS, Jodh-
pur, and Dr. Kalpana
Vyas, Executive Direc-
tor of RMSCL.
Dr. Prem Singh, State
Nodal Officer, will pro-
vide insights into the
Biomedical Equipment
Repair and Maintenance
Program. The sympo-
sium will witness the
participation of nodal of-
ficers from various
states, biomedical engi-
neers, and subject matter
experts from across the
country.
A large number of administrative officials, along with other
individuals, during ML Goyal’s cremation in Jaipur.
Dr Kirodi Meena reached Gangapur City to console Ankit’s family
on Sunday evening.
Mangled remains of the truck at
Beawar-Vijayanagar Highway.
Mangled remains of the car in a road accident on the Delhi-
Mumbai Expressway in Dausa on Sunday.
Anshu Garg of SMS Hospital being honored at a ceremony
organized by the Rajasthan Nursing Council Registrar, Bharti.
Chanderia Rly Station, serving as a major
transportation hub for the district’s goods
transport, is poised to become a symbol of
modern infrastructure for travelers
This occasion will
foster in-depth
discussions on
various topics related
to enhancing
healthcare services in
medical institutions
F
Chittorgarh’s Chanderia Rly
station set for `21 cr makeover
Jaipur bomb blast anniv
On the solemn anniversary of the Jaipur bomb blast
which rocked the city on May 13, 2008, Ramprashad
met his untimely demise in the tragic incident at
Chandpol Gate. Today, nearly 16 years after that tragic
day, his legacy continues through his son Govind
(Left), who is stepping forward to carry on the family
business. As we reflect on this day of remembrance,
let us honour the memory of those who lost their lives
and commend the resilience and determination of
Govind as he continues his father’s cherished work at
the Hanuman Ji temple in Jaipur on Sunday.
NAIM KHAN
Anshu Garg honored
on Int’l Nurses Day
Another NEET
aspirant goes
missing in Kota
JMC-Heritage
removes market
encroachments
Juveniles held
for killing
maulana in Ajmer
First India Bureau
Kota
Another coaching stu-
dent has gone missing in
Kota. The student, identi-
fied as Aman, hailing
from Bihar, has been
missing since Sunday af-
ternoon. A note left be-
hind by him reads, “Find
me near Kota Barrage.”
Aman, who was residing
in the Kunhadi area, was
preparing for the NEET
examination. The Kun-
hadi police station has
launched a search opera-
tion to locate him.
Notably a few days
back a 19-year-old stu-
dent had also gone miss-
ing after taking the NEET
test on May 5 in Kota. He
had sent a message to his
family informing them
that he did not want to
continue his studies.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
In a proactive move di-
rected by the JMC- Heri-
tage Commissioner Ab-
hishek Surana, the corpo-
ration has initiated a
crackdown on encroach-
ments in and around the
markets. The Vigilance
Department has been ac-
tively involved in ad-
dressing these encroach-
ments. Under the leader-
ship of Deputy Commis-
sioner- vigilance, Push-
pendra Singh Rathore,
temporary encroach-
ments were cleared from
areas.
First India Bureau
Ajmer
In a press conference on
Sunday, the police in
Ajmer disclosed crucial
information regarding
the murder of Maulana
Mahir. The heinous act
was perpetrated by six
minors residing in the
mosque premises, ac-
cording to police investi-
gations. During interro-
gation, the minors re-
vealed that they were
troubled by Maulana’s
lewd and indecent behav-
ior. He would often show
obscene films on his mo-
bile phone and would
threaten anyone who
dared to expose his ac-
tions. Frustrated by his
behavior, the group con-
spired to eliminate him.
Nat’lsymposiumon
biomedicalequipment
managementinJpr
OpPraharinKota:85criminals
held,weaponsconfiscated
73 teams were
formed in which
about 350 policemen
were involved
CRIME
ROUNDUP
Murder shocks Gangapur City,
3 held; family demands justice
First India Bureau
Gangapur City
A case of brutal murder
of a young man by slic-
ing his throat after pro-
viding him alcohol and
then crushing his head
with a stone was reported
in Gangapur City on Fri-
day night. The youth is
Ankit (26), a Saloda na-
tive. The cops nabbed
three people based on
CCTV footage. The inci-
dent is the result of an
argument over a female.
The family seek death
sentence for the offend-
ers, compensation of Rs
50 lakh, a government
job for the wife.
CONSTABLE HELD FOR
RAPE IN JHUNJHUNU
Jhunjhunu: A
woman was raped by
a constable stationed
at the Jhunjhunu police
station under the guise
of marriage. A case has
been filed at Kotwali Police
Station. The victim lived in
Shrimadhopur. The accused
befriended the victim on Ins-
tagram Facebook, promis-
ing to marry her. A video of
the woman was created.
WOMAN KIDNAPPED AT
GUN POINT IN SGNR
Sri Ganganagar:
A woman was
kidnapped on
Friday night in village of Sri
Karanpur police station,
Sri Ganganagar. The ac-
cused entered the married
woman’s home, displayed
a pistol to her husband,
and carried her away. The
husband claims that the
kidnapping was carried out
by his family members.
DCP EAST LEADS RAIDS ON HOOKAH BARS
MASQUERADING AS RESTAURANTS
Jaipur: In a swift action, DCP East, Kav-
endra Sagar, has launched a crackdown
on hookah bars operating in the guise of
restaurants and cafes in the city. Police teams
conducted raids at The Burj Club in the Airport
Thana area, Up and Up Restaurant in Gandhi
Nagar, and one joint in Malviya Nagar. Several
youths were seen indulging in intoxication at
these clubs, with a large number of hookahs.
WOMAN KILLED,
SON INJURED IN
FAMILY CLASH
YOUTH DETAINED
FOR SELLING DRUG;
2 HELD IN KOTA
Jodhpur: A
longstanding
disagreement
between two families
over ancestral terri-
tory escalated into a
murder. Intoxicated,
the brother-in-law at-
tacked his sister-in-law
nephew with a knife,
injuring them. While
the injured woman
died during treat-
ment, her son is being
treated at the hosp.
Jaipur/Kota:
Police in Jai-
pur detained
a youth for selling
one kilogram of ganja
to college students.
1.1 kg of ganja was
discovered with the
accused. Meanwhile,
two traffickers in Kota
were nabbed with Rs
63 lakh worth of Doda
sawdust. They were
transporting 415 kg of
sawdust.
Tragic accident on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
3 of a family killed in car-
truck collision in Dausa
Beawar-Vijayanagar highway tragedy:
3 laborers dead in tanker collision
TRAGIC ACCIDENT IN BHAGWANDA:
COUPLE KILLED IN TRAILER COLLISION
First India Bureau
Rajsamand
A tragic traffic accident
occurred in Bhagwan-
da. A bike-riding couple
died after colliding with
a trailer. The trailer col-
lided in the incorrect
direction. Rajnagar po-
lice arrived at the scene
based on information.
Police stored the bodies
in the district hospital’s
mortuary. Following
the crash, the trailer
driver left the trailer
and fled the scene. The
incident occurred in the
Bhagwanda Mod four-
lane Rajnagar police
station area.
FormerIASlateMLGoyal FILE

HEALTHCARE INNOVATION
ODK app to monitor seasonal diseases
First India Bureau
Jaipur
n a ground-
breaking move
aimed at
strengthening healthcare
facilities and services,
the Department of
Health and Medical Ser-
vices has announced a
significant innovation.
Under this initiative,
the monitoring of sea-
sonal diseases will now
be conducted through
the ODK app by the
Health Monitoring De-
partment. This innova-
tion allows for real-time
monitoring of seasonal
diseases across the state,
enabling swift and ef-
fective measures for
prevention and control.
The primary objective
of the ODK app is to re-
duce the incidence of ma-
laria, dengue, and chi-
kungunia cases by low-
ering the House Index,
Breteau Index, and Con-
tainer Index.
Shubhra Singh, Addi-
tional CS of the Health
and Medical Dept, eluci-
dated that a new innova-
tion has been introduced
for monitoring of mosqui-
to-borne seasonal diseas-
es in the state.
She highlighted that
diseases like malaria,
dengue, and chikungunya
are typically prevalent
from July-August to Oc-
tober-November during
the rainy season.
Through the ODK
app, the dept will conduct
online monitoring of
mosquito-borne diseases.
During field visits, iden-
tification of mosquito
breeding sites and captur-
ing photos will be carried
out by officials at various
levels. The respective de-
partments will undertake
mosquito control activi-
ties at those sites.
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I
RAJASTHAN 03
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Fortis hosp docs
sent to police
custody in Organ
Transplant Case
Satyanarayan Sharma
Jaipur
Two doctors of Fortis
Hospital who were ar-
rested in the organ trans-
plant case were sent to
police custody till May
15. Dr. Jitendra Goswami
and Dr. Sandeep Gupta
were produced in a court
which ordered police
custody for interrogation.
A team from Jawahar
Circle police station had
searched the house of
both the doctors and their
chamber in Fortis Hospi-
tal till late Saturday
night. Police claim that
there is enough evidence
against both the doctors.
On May 10, the police
had arrested Fortis Hos-
pital nursing staff Bhanu
Lavvanshi alias Bhanu
Pratap in the case.
Jaipur Dist Cong plans dharna
on May 15 over several issues
Dinesh Dangi
Jaipur
Jaipur Dist Congress will
hold a dharna in the state
capital on May 15 on
various issues.
This dharna will be
held at the Collectorate
Circle from 10 am to 1
pm. A meeting regarding
the dharna was held on
Sunday. In the meeting,
displeasurewasexpressed
over the deteriorating law
and order situation in
Jaipur, water problems
and several other issues.
“Crimes are continu-
ously increasing, people
are not getting water in
the scorching heat. Also
the decision to close the
govt English medium
School opened during the
Congress rule is ques-
tionable. On these issues,
we will hold the dharna
on May 15,” DCC presi-
dent RR Tiwari said.
Several leaders of the
Congress party including
Archana Sharma, Ganga
Devi, Lalit Toonwal and
Pushpendra Bhardwaj
were present in the meet-
ing on Sunday.
CISF conducts extensive
search after bomb threat
Another scare at Jaipur Airport
Inspection uncovers hygiene issues
at Khandelwal Dhaba, other places
Vikas Sharma
Jaipur
Food Safety Inspection
was conducted at Khan-
delwal Dhaba in city on
Sunday. A team of Food
Safety Officers conduct-
ed an inspection at the
Khandelwal Dhaba on
railway station premises.
The inspection re-
vealed issues with clean-
liness standards. Dirt and
debris were observed in
various areas of the es-
tablishment, raising seri-
ous hygiene concerns.
An improvement no-
tice was issued to the
management, particular-
ly highlighting the poor
quality of paneer. Sam-
ples were collected for
further examination, and
the remaining stock was
disposed of on-site.
Samples of gravy and
cooking oil were taken,
or quality testing. Fol-
lowing this, a neighbor-
ing eatery, Rup Basant’s
Dining Hall, underwent
inspection as well. The
establishment was in-
structed to maintain
cleanliness standards.
Samples of flour and
vegetables were collect-
ed for examination, and
Saraswati Sweets and
Snacks, located nearby,
underwent a similar
inspection.
The inspection was
conducted under the
supervision of Mr. Pan-
kaj Ojha, Additional
Food Commissioner,
and Dr. Ravi Shekhawat,
Chief Medical and
Health Officer.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Jaipur International Air-
port faced yet another
bomb threat on Sunday.
At approximately 3:30
PM on Sunday, airport
authorities received an
email threatening to det-
onate a bomb, prompting
a swift response from se-
curity agencies.
Security officials im-
mediately rushed to the
scene, and a thorough
search operation was ini-
tiated at the airport. CISF
personnel conducted ex-
tensive checks across the
entire airport premises,
while the bomb squad
and dog squad were also
called in for inspection.
Fortunately, no suspi-
cious items were found
during the search. Simi-
lar threats were reported
in the past, including
one on April 29.
New RCA selection
committees face
backlash from dist
associations
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
On saturday new selec-
tion committees were
formed, but now district
associations are oppos-
ing the move.
One secretary ques-
tioned, “Did they consult
Kharge and Dotasra be-
fore forming the commit-
tee?” while another sec-
retary had some issues
related to Bikaner, Jhunj-
hunu, and Pali associa-
tions. In light of the esca-
lating dispute, the official
announcement of com-
mittee has been halted.
Meanwhile,the new se-
lection committee of the
RCAmet on Sunday. Par-
minder Singh Chaired the
meeting in which team
selection was made for
Uttarakhand Gold cup.
RAINSBRING
RESPITE
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Parts of Rajasthan expe-
rienced light to moderate
rain in the last 24 hours
due to the influence of a
western disturbance, the
Meteorological Center,
Jaipur said on Sunday.
The highest recorded
rainfall in Rajasthan,
measuring 42 mm, was
recorded in Devgarh,
Rajsamand, it said. This
precipitation brought
some relief from the
scorching temperatures
in the state.
Thunderstorm activi-
ties are likely to continue
till May 14, the center
said. Due to continuously
changing weather, the
maximum temperature in
most parts of the State
has dropped below 42 de-
grees Celsius, it said.
Since Saturday after-
noon, dust storms and
prominent cloud cover
have been prevalent in
various regions in the
state, including Bikaner.
A strong dust storm
swept through the state
capital Jaipur around
midnight on Saturday
along with light showers
at several areas, bringing
the temprature down.
Rajasthan
receives
relief from
heatwave as
thunderstorm
and rain
activity
continue
throughout
the State
DECLINING GREEN COVER AND WATER LEVELS RAISE ALARMS IN JAIPUR
Jaipur’s situation worsens, surpass-
ing even megacities like Delhi and
Chennai. A report by the Center for
Science and Environment indicates that the
sweltering heat, usually a daytime ordeal,
now extends into the nights. Disturbing
statistics related to Jaipur have emerged,
revealing a concerning trend. According to
‘Blazing Sun Is On,’ green cover in the past
22 years has decreased by 46.97%. Addi-
tionally, surface water has witnessed a de-
cline of 17.71% over the same period. With
such rapid deterioration, Jaipur now ranks
fourth in the country. Over the past decade,
the heat index has surged by an average
of 0.8 degrees. The report encompasses a
study of Jaipur along with eight other major
cities in the country, shedding light on the
alarming environmental degradation plagu-
ing urban centers.
SUNIL SHARMA
SANTOSH SHARMA
The number of tourists has dwindled due to extreme heat
conditions in the State. NAIM KHAN
CISF personnel reached the Jaipur Airport and conducted
inspection of the premisis on Sunday. SANTOSH SHARMA
The inspection team comprised of Food Safety Officers, Ratan
Godara, Naresh Chejara Pawan Gupta. SANTOSH SHARMA
A family of ducks wade through a water body in Galtaji
as they seek relief from a hot Sunday afternoon. Parched
parrots drink water from a bird feeder in Grassfield nursery in
the city on Sunday.
In recent years,
prevalence of
seasonal diseases
has increased due to
lifestyle changes and
climate variations.
Concerns over
spread of dengue this
year have prompted
govt to take measures
to ensure prevention
200 KG ADULTERATED
CHEESE FOUND IN RAID
Jaipur: The Food
Safety Depart-
ment raided a
warehouse near Jaipur on
Sunday morning. The team
seized and destroyed 200
kilograms of contaminated
cheese. The
squad con-
fiscated the
car carrying
cheese and
fined the
warehouse
owner more than Rs 47,000.
Pankaj Ojha, Additional
Commissioner of Food and
Safety Department said, “Our
team, along with the police,
raided a warehouse in D-449
Govardhan Puri Colony.” He
explained that this cheese
was manufactured from haz-
ardous milk and appeared
rotten. After taking samples
and destroying the cheese,
arrests were made.

e was a man
who valued
his privacy.
Not that he
was a re-
cluse. He was exposed to
crowds of people almost
daily.Yet, at the same time,
he managed carefully to
have some time for himself.
He knew that to have
inward depth and personal
self sufficiency, one need-
ed time for oneself – time
to think and reflect, to
search the inmost recesses
of the mind, making it pos-
sible to maintain balance.
The right to privacy is
not easily understood be-
cause it cannot be de-
scribed with precision.
Broadly, privacy is defined
as the claim made by
groups or individuals that
they be allowed to deter-
mine for themselves when,
how and to what extent
information about them is
communicated to others.
What one may consider
to be a matter of privacy,
another may not. Living in
close proximity to rela-
tives and friends can irri-
tate privacy-oriented per-
sons. Being class con-
scious, each social group
tries to live within the pro-
tection of privacy.
Concern for people can
be kept within limits. A
friendly visit once in a
while can be like soothing
ripples on a shore, but to
overdo it may cause others
to build up a psychological
breakwater to keep out the
waves of incessant visita-
tions on which the seeds of
gossip grow.
What about us? Do we
appreciate having some
time for ourselves? When
upset, do we seek privacy?
A young man who went
through family crisis with-
drew from friends for a
time. They felt hurt at his
attitude.
Was it wrong for this
man to be a ‘private per-
son’ who needed time to
sort things out? Not unless,
he used his time alone to
brood or nurse resentful
feelings or to withdraw in
prolonged isolation to the
point of becoming an in-
grown personality. But if
privacy causes one’s
thoughts to be guided by
principles, it can prove to
be a healthful process from
which clear thinking
emerges.
Too much or too little
privacy can create imbal-
ances that jeopardize one’s
well being. Some ques-
tions to introspect can be
– ‘Do I enjoy my own
company? Do I reflect on
new things learned and
broaden my understanding
of matters? Do I like to
contemplate over con-
structive questions and
problems?’
Some persons cannot
enjoy their own company.
They seem impelled to be
around others. It would ap-
pear that if they cannot talk
to someone, they cannot
think for themselves. In-
discriminately, they pour
out everything that crosses
their mind.
Many persons feel that
if they search long and
deep within themselves,
they will eventually un-
cover some depository of
profound truth and mean-
ing. It might be true that
deep and persistent soul
searching will help us bet-
ter understand our views,
tendencies, attitudes, feel-
ings, ambitions, longings
and likes.
But much of what we
find within ourselves
needs to be corrected, even
discarded and replaced
with the makings of a new
self. We are inwardly more
like a vessel – receptive
but to a great extent empty.
We can receive and absorb
knowledge that results in
inner development.
Personalprivacycanbea
timetoread,tomeditateand
develop thinking abilities.
The ability to think devel-
ops only to the extent one
feeds upon information, ex-
perience and training.
Ability to think is not
easy. It is real mental work.
For example, if one needs
to evaluate different types
of persons to a reliable de-
gree, we need to picture
one particular person
whom we know. That per-
son can be seen, heard,
touched and discerned
with the physical senses.
But does such discernment
involve thinking? No.
As one begins to think
about the person, does not
one’s emotional reactions
toward that person start in-
terfering? Before one is
really thinking, have we
not started feeling about
the person – registering
likes, dislikes, respect, dis-
respect, trust, distrust – re-
acting emotionally before
beginning an intellectual
appraisal?
Thinking involves tak-
ing note of the person’s
views, attitudes, behav-
iour, abilities, accomplish-
ments etc. Can we make
logical predictions as to
how the person might react
under given circumstanc-
es? Appraising mental and
emotional qualities in a
person requires making
sure, that feelings do not
slip in under the guise of
thoughts to throw our men-
tal processes off track.
The heart, or seat of
emotions tend to overrule
the head, the seat of intel-
lect. Resolving the conflict
between the heart and the
head is vital.
Absolute privacy is only
a mirage. There is an old
saying, “heaven knows,
earth knows, I know, and
you know.” We will bene-
fit much by making room
in our lives for a reasona-
ble degree of personal pri-
vacy.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
TOP
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
Calmness, gentleness,
silence, self-restraint,
and purity: these are the
disciplines of the mind.
GITA
PERSONAL
PRIVACY
Personal privacy can be
a time to read, to medi-
tate and develop thinking
abilities. The ability to
think develops only to the
extent one feeds upon
information, experience
and training.
Ability to think is not easy.
It is real mental work. For
example, if one needs to
evaluate different types
of persons to a reliable
degree, we need to picture
one particular person
whom we know. That per-
son can be seen, heard,
touched and discerned
with the physical senses.
But does such discern-
ment involve thinking? No.
ABALANCED
VIEWOFPRIVACY
Concern for people can be kept within limits. A
friendly visit once in a while can be like soothing
ripples on a shore, but to overdo it may cause others
to build up a psychological breakwater to keep out
the waves of incessant visitations on which the seeds
of gossip grow. What about us? Do we appreciate
having some time for ourselves? When upset, do we
seek privacy? A young man who went through family
crisis withdrew from friends for a time
IN-DEPTH
DANCE OF LIGHTS
GIVES NIGHT SKY A
BRILLIANT HUE
WAIT, IT’S EARLY TO
MAKE FORECASTS
uroras cast a celestial glow over night skies
in numerous countries worldwide, captivat-
ing observers with their mesmerizing dance
of colors. These dazzling displays are the result of
solar flares, eruptions of magnetic energy from the
Sun’s surface. When these flares release charged par-
ticles into space, they interact with Earth’s magnetic
field, causing geomagnetic storms.
Recently, Earth experienced one of the most sig-
nificant geomagnetic storms in two decades, intensi-
fying auroral activity. This surge in solar activity re-
sulted in vibrant auroras visible at lower latitudes than
usual, as happened in Ladakh, treating viewers to
stunning spectacles rarely seen in such regions. The
phenomenon is expected to continue till Monday.
As solar activity continues to fluctuate, auroras
serve as a captivating reminder of the intricate rela-
tionship between our planet and the vast reaches of
space, showcasing the beauty and wonder of our dy-
namic universe. On the flip side, the geomagnetic
storm has the capability of disrupting GPS satellites
and even electronic devices.
A
rvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister
currently out on bail, has speculated on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retirement
in 2025 and the potential succession of Home Min-
ister Amit Shah as the next prime minister. Kejri-
wal’s assertion appears rooted in his own political
strategy, devoid of any allowance for miscalculation.
“Modiji will turn 75 on September 17 next year,”
Kejriwal said at a media conference. He cited a rule
made by Modi fixing the retirement age of 75 for all
leaders of the party. It was under this rule that LK
Advani, the longest serving president of the BJP, was
dropped. So was
Murli Manohar
Joshi. That does not
necessarily mean that
Modi should also be
retired. Continuation
of his policies can
only be ensured
when he is at the
helm. Taking bold
decisions is not every
leader’s cup of tea.
Kejriwal proceeds
to assert his next
speculation, sug-
gesting that “Modi-
ji’s close ally, Amit
Shah, could poten-
tially become the
Prime Minister.”
This assertion relies
heavily on the initial prediction proving accurate,
implying Kejriwal would need a clairvoyant ability
to foresee such an outcome.
He extends his forecast to anticipate the removal
of Yogi Adityanath from his position as Uttar
Pradesh’s chief minister following the Lok Sabha
elections. To bolster his argument, he points to var-
ious BJP leaders’ situations. However, Kejriwal
seems to overlook the fact that election results are
still over two weeks away, yet he has already ven-
tured into making numerous hypotheses.
These are undoubtedly important elections for the
country’s future. The results will also decide the fate
of several leaders.
A
However,Kejriwal
seemstooverlookthe
factthatelection
resultsarestillover
twoweeksaway,yet
hehasalready
venturedintomaking
numerous
hypotheses.Theseare
undoubtedly
importantelections
forthecountry’s
future
H
Just like the head of a family
wants to leave something
behind for his children, I
also want to create a developed
India for the sons and daughters of
the country. TMC has betrayed the
youth of Bengal. The people here will
punish them for this sin.
Narendra Modi
@narendramodi
Rahul Baba, who is running from here
to there in fear of defeat, is not going
to get anything even in Rae Bareli. It
is clear from the huge crowd that gathered in
today’s meeting that the people have made up
their mind to free Raebareli from the Nehru-
Gandhi family. BJP will make Rae Bareli the
number 1 district of the state.
Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar)
@AmitShah
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The writer is a
work-life balance and
leadership skills facilitator
rekhakumar@protonmail.com
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INDIA 05
First India Bureau
Howrah
Alleging that corruption
was the common charac-
ter of INDIAbloc parties,
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Sunday accused
the TMC of having made
it a full-time business.
Addressing an election
rally at Sankrail in How-
rah, he alleged the job of
TMC leaders is to create
unrest in the state.
Whether the Con-
gress, Left or any other
party of the INDIA bloc,
all of them have made
corruption their common
character, Modi alleged.
While many INDIA
bloc parties indulge in
corruption secretly, TMC
does it openly, he
claimed.
TMC has made cor-
ruption a full-time busi-
ness, he said.
Modi said people of
the state have spent their
earnings buying lottery
tickets and losing them in
the lottery scam.
He claimed thatTMC's
agenda is the welfare of
illegal immigrants and
not that of the people of
West Bengal.
They call people of
India as 'bohiragoto' (out-
siders), but illegal immi-
grants from other coun-
tries are given sway in
Bengal, he said.
THAKUR PRAISES MODI’S GOVERNANCE
“PM’s hat-trick drives India towards Viksit Bharat”
PTI
Hamirpur
sserting that
continuity in
governance is
important for the coun-
try’s progress, Union
minister Anurag Thakur
on Sunday said Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
is ready to hit an elec-
toral hat-trick and move
towards the target of
building “Viksit Bharat”
(developed India).
Thakur said no charges
hurled by the Opposition
can stick on Modi.
Dubbing as “laugha-
ble” the opposition’s
claim of victory in the
2024LSelections,Thakur
exuded confidence that
the BJP was well on its
way to achieving the goal
of 370 seats which in-
cludes the 303 seats it
won last time and 70 seats
where it finished second.
These 70 seats were
part of 160 parliamentary
segments that the BJP
had identified after 2019
to launch an extensive
ministerial outreach.
“Icansayafterthethird
phase of elections that
Modi ji is on a hat-trick. I
say this due to one-sided
polling.Congressworkers
have retreated from the
battlefield. In Surat and
Indore, Congress candi-
dates withdrew from elec-
tions. In Odisha, they re-
turnedtickets.RahulGan-
dhiranawayfromAmethi
and fled to Wayanad in
2019.Nowhehascometo
Rae Bareli. I don’t know
where he will go next,”
the minister noted.
Thakur said it is in
Modi’s name that he was
seeking people’s mandate
once again and also in the
name of development
works initiated over the
last few years as MP.
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Hamirpur constituency
Anurag Thakur during an interview with PTI, in Hamirpur. PTI
Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting with the former
Samajwadi Party MLA Manoj Pandey in Raebareli. PTI
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting
for the fifth phase of the LS election, in Samastipur. ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP candidates Kabir Shankar Bose and Locket Chatterjee during a public meeting for Lok Sabha
elections, at Chinsurah in Hooghly district, Sunday. PTI
A
PTI
Raebareli/Pratapgarh
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Sunday
launched a blistering at-
tack on senior Congress
leader Sonia Gandhi, ac-
cusing her of “spending
more than 70% of her
MP funds on minorities”
and the Gandhi family of
being experts in lying.
The Union minister
said, “We will connect
Raebareli with Modiji’s
development journey.”
“The ‘shahzada’ (prince)
has come here to seek
votes.You have been vot-
ing for many years. Have
you received anything
from the MPfund? If you
have not received it, then
where did it go? It went
to their vote bank. Sonia
Gandhi has spent more
than 70 per cent of the
MPfunds on minorities,”
Shah claimed.
PTI
Dhule (Maharashtra)
Congress president Mal-
likarjun Kharge on Sun-
day asked people to vote
for his party, claiming
that a third term for Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
and Union Home Minis-
ter Amit Shah would
mean that the poor, Dalits
and tribals would be
“treated like slaves”.
“Before Independ-
ence, the poor, Dalits and
tribals were treated like
slaves. If you give a third
term to Modi and Shah,
the same situation will
repeat. We will become
slaves again,” he said.
Dhule in north Maha-
rashtra will go to polls in
the fifth phase of the gen-
eral elections on May 20.
PTI
New Delhi
Delhi BJP on Sunday
flagged off a bike rally
where several youth
from Sikh community
participated in support
of Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi, an official
statement said.
The rally, with slogan
#SikhWithModi, was
started from the state BJP
office and reached the
national headquarters via
Connaught Place.
Not only this, but PM
Modi also “wiped the
tears” of the victims of
Sikh riots, he said, add-
ing that if any govern-
ment has empowered
Sikh youth with opportu-
nities, “it is only the
Modi government”.
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister and
AAP national convener
Arvind Kejriwal on Sun-
day announced Kejriwal
ki Guarantee, listing 10
works that will be done
on war-footing, including
to free Indian land from
Chinese occupation, if
the INDIA bloc forms
government at the Centre.
The opposition bloc,
which has parties such as
AAP, Congress, Trina-
mool Congress, Dravida
Munnetra Kazhagam
among others as its mem-
bers, was formed to take
on the BJP-led National
Democratic Alliance in
the Lok Sabha polls. A
day after his release from
jail on interim bail, Kejri-
wal on Saturday said the
INDIA bloc will form
next the government and
hisAAP will be part of it.
Agencies
New Delhi
Congress leader Priyanka
Gandhi Vadra on Sunday
attacked Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, accusing
him of giving the coun-
try’s “entire wealth” to
“four or five rich people”.
Addressing a rally in
support of her brother and
Congress’ Raebareli Lok
Sabha seat candidate Ra-
hul Gandhi, Priyanka
Gandhi said, “Narendra
Modi is the MPfrom Var-
anasi for the last 10 years
but he has not visited any
village there or asked a
farmer how he is living.”
She also said, “Privati-
sation is not bad in itself
but if the prime minister
gives the entire wealth of
the nation to four or five
richpeople,thenthatisnot
right.” Today coal, elec-
tricity,portsandairportsof
thecountryareallwiththe
friends of the Modi, the
Congress leader alleged.
Agencies
Patna
A lot is at stake for the
ruling National Demo-
cratic Alliance (NDA) in
the five constituencies
that will go to polls in the
fourth phase of the Lok
Sabha elections in the
state on Monday.
The high-octane cam-
paign for these five seats
– Darbhanga, Ujiarpur,
Samastipur, Begusarai
and Munger – came to an
end on Saturday evening.
The fate of two Union
ministers – firebrand BJP
neta Giriraj Singh and
former state chief of the
saffron party Nityanand
Rai – will be decided in
this crucial round of elec-
tions in the state.
Giriraj and Nityanand
are seeking re-election
fromBegusaraiandUjiar-
purLokSabhaconstituen-
cies, respectively. While
Giriraj is pitted against
CPI’s Awadhesh Rai in
Begusarai, Nityanand,
who is eyeing a hat-trick
from Ujiarpur, will slug it
out with RJD’s Alok Ku-
mar Mehta in Ujiarpur.
HOPE PM’s 33% WOMEN’S QUOTA WILL COME TO
PRIYANKA’S AID IN FUTURE: ANURAG THAKUR
New Delhi: Union minister Anurag Thakur took a
swipe at Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for not contesting
LS elections, saying she could possibly benefit from
the 33% reservation for women in Parliament brought by
PM Narendra Modi to make her electoral debut. Thakur also
taunted Priyanka Gandhi’s husband for failing to secure a
Congress ticket for himself. He said Gandhi family members
were welcome in active politics and Congress should in fact
work hard because the country wants a strong opposition
in a parliamentary democracy. Thakur also said the former
Congress chief had “run away” to neighbouring Rae Bareli
which his mother represented in the outgoing LS Polls.
PM slams TMC for creating unrest in WB while addressing in Howrah
In Bengal
Corruptioncommoncharacter
ofOppositionparties:PMModi
z Accusing the Trinamool
Congress of indulging in
vote-bank politics, PM
Modi alleged that “goons
of the ruling party” were
threatening the “tormented
women” of Sandeshkhali,
where allegations of
sexual abuse against TMC
leaders have surfaced, to
protect the culprits.
z PM Narendra Modi on
Sunday alleged that the
TMC was “threatening
the tormented women” of
Sandeshkhali and “trying
every trick” to protect the
culprits, while CM Mamata
Banerjee said “BJP
conspiracy’s” has become
public and accused the
PM of “spreading lies”
z Crossing the 300 mark
this time is not just our
aim now. Rather it has
become the determina-
tion of a crore of Indians.
Congress will win fewer
seats than the age of
“Shehzada’,” the PM said.
z Modi is scheduled to
visit Kashi Vishwanath
temple in Varanasi on
Monday ahead of his nom-
ination filing on May 14.
z PM Narendra Modi on
Sunday slammed Trina-
mool Congress and assert-
ed that TMC is raising the
slogan of ‘Break in India’
to counter Centre’s ‘Make
in India’ initiative adding
that “Modi advocates for
‘Har Ghar Jal’, while TMC
advocates for ‘Har Ghar
Bomb’ scheme.”
IT’SABOUTPROTECTING
BENGAL'SCULTURE:PM
Arambagh: PM
Narendra Modi on
Sunday said that this
Lok Sabha election is for
protecting Bengal’s culture
over which the TMC thinks
it has a monopoly. Modi al-
leged there was no freedom
of expression under the TMC
rule in West Bengal. He
claimed that even if some-
one jocularly shares a post
on social media, that person
is not spared. It has become
a crime to take the name of
Ram Mandir in TMC-ruled
Bengal, he alleged.
OTHER UPDATES FROM RALLY
Soniaspentover70%of MP
fundson minorities:Shah
Dalits, tribals to become slaves if
Modi, Shah get 3rd term: Kharge
Cong president while addressing in Maharashtra
PTI
Barasat
Claiming that PM Naren-
dra Modi was continuing
to “peddle lies” about
Sandeshkhali, West Ben-
gal CM Mamata Banerjee
on Sunday questioned
why he was maintaining a
stoicsilenceontheallega-
tions of molestation
against Governor CV
Ananda Bose and not ask-
ing him to resign.
“The PM is still ped-
dling lies about Sand-
eshkhali. He should be
ashamed as the BJP’s
conspiracy has now be-
come public,” Banerjee
said, apparently referring
to a purported video in
which a local BJP leader
was heard saying that
over 70 women had re-
ceived Rs 2,000 each for
taking part in protests
against TMC strongman
Shahjahan Sheikh who is
accused of sexual assault
and land grab.
WB CM Mamata Banerjee
RAHUL GANDHI CAN BE SCARED OF ATOM
BOMB, BJP IS NOT: HOME MINISTER SHAH
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday
said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi can be
scared of atom bomb but the BJP is not, and
that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir belongs to India and
we will take it. He was referring to Congress leader
Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Pakistan having an
atom bomb. Shah said, Rahul baba, if you want to
be scared of the atom bomb, then be scared, we are
not scared. Pakistan occupied Kashmir belongs to
India and we will take it. In a video which had gone
viral, Aiyar was heard saying that India should give
respect to Pakistan as it is a sovereign nation and
engage with it as it also possesses an atom bomb.
Shah also said that this time, the people of Kaush-
ambi will have to ensure three hat tricks.
CONG AND INDIA BLOC WILL COME TO POWER
AND GOVERN COUNTRY: DK SHIVAKUMAR
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shiva-
kumar on Sunday asserted that his party along
with the INDIA bloc will come to power and
govern the country in the days ahead, after the ongoing
Lok Sabha polls. The state Congress chief also said
that he and his party are not bothered by the BJP-
JD(S) alliance continuing for the biennial election to six
seats (3 each from graduates' and teachers' constitu-
encies) of the Karnataka Legislative Council on June 3.
PM still lying about Sandeshkhali, but silent
on allegations on Guv: CM Mamata Banerjee
AAP chief announces
‘Kejriwal ki Guarantee’
Delhi CM and AAP convenor
Arvind Kejriwal with Punjab CM
Bhagwant Mann during a road
show in New Delhi. PTI
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses supporters
during a public meeting, in Raebareli district on Sunday. PTI
A polling officials leave for
the respective polling stations
after collecting EVMs on the
eve of the fourth phase of the
LS polls, on Sunday. ANI
“Modihasgivencountry’s
‘wealth’to‘4-5richpeople”
Bihar: 5 Lok Sabha seats to
go to polls in fourth phase;
two Union ministers in fray
BJP flags off bike
rally in Delhi, Sikh
youths join in PM
Modi’s support

ANI
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand)
As Char Dham Yatra has
begun, Uttarkashi police
have warned that suffi-
cient devotees have
reached Yamunotri
sending more devotees
can be dangerous and re-
quested worshippers to
postpone their yatra for
May 12. Taking to their
official X handle, the Ut-
tarkashi Police tweeted,
“Today, a sufficient num-
ber of devotees have
reached Shri Yamunotri
Dham as per its capacity.
Now, sending more devo-
tees is risky.” The police
added further, “All devo-
tees who are going to Ya-
munotri today, are re-
quested to postpone their
Yamunotri Yatra today.”
ANI
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi
Adityanath has warned
the mafia and said that af-
ter June 4, the state gov-
ernment will give a fixed
cut-off date to declare UP
a mafia-free state. He said
the properties acquired by
all mafia leaders will be
confiscatedandallottedto
the poor, orphans, women
protection homes and in-
stitutions for the disabled.
The CM made this big an-
nouncement during an
interview on a private TV
channel on Sunday.
In this interview, UP
Chief Minister Yogi Adi-
tyanath also talked openly
about the action taken
against mafia and opposi-
tion leaders. He said that
hospitals and schools will
be built on the illegal
lands of the mafia.
INDIA INFORMS UNFF
Forest conservation saw advancement over last 15 yrs
PTI
New Delhi
ndia informed
the United Na-
tions Forum on
Forests (UNFF) that it has
made significant ad-
vancements in forest con-
servation and manage-
ment, leading to a consist-
ent increase in forest
cover over the past 15
years. The country par-
ticipated in the 19th Ses-
sion of the UNFF held at
the UN headquarters in
New York from May 6 to
10. Globally, India ranks
third in the net gain in av-
erage annual forest area
between 2010 and 2020.
During the session, In-
dia said it gives high pri-
ority to biodiversity and
wildlife conservation,
having expanded the net-
work of protected areas to
over a thousand wildlife
sanctuaries, national
parks, tiger reserves, bio-
sphere reserves, and other
wildlife habitats. The re-
cent celebrations marking
50 years of ‘ProjectTiger’
and 30 years of ‘Project
Elephant’ underscore In-
dia’s commitment to spe-
cies conservation and
habitat protection. India
also highlighted creation
of International Big Cat
Alliance,aglobalinitiative
aimed at protecting and
conserving the seven big
cat species worldwide
through collaborative ef-
forts. The country also
informed the UNFF about
introduction of the ‘Green
Credit Program’, a mar-
ket-based mechanism re-
warding voluntary envi-
ronmentalactionsbyindi-
viduals,communities,and
the private sector.
FILE
I
New Delhi: The apex
Court is scheduled to
hear on Monday a plea
of CM Arvind Kejriwal
challenging a Delhi HC
order upholding sum-
mons issued to him in a
criminal defamation
case for retweeting an
allegedly defamatory
video circulated by You-
Tuber Dhruv Rathee.
Defamation case: SC to
hear Delhi CM Kejriwal’s
plea against summons
Mumbai: Air India
Express is slowly re-
storing its flights and
operations to stabilize
the network, an official
said on Sunday. “All
the cabin crew mem-
bers who reported sick
have joined their duty
by 11th May 2024,” the
Air India Express Un-
ion official said in a
statement.
AirIndiaExpressstaff
joindutyaftermasssick
leave:CabinCrewUnion
Ranchi: The ED has
summoned J’khand Ru-
ral Devp Min Cong
leader Alamgir Alam for
questioning in a money
laundering case on May
14, official sources said
Sunday. The federal
agency had last week ar-
rested Alam’s personal
secretary Sanjiv Lal and
the latter’s domestic
help following the sei-
zure of more than Rs 32
crore cash from a flat
linked to them.
Money laundering case:
ED summons J’khand
minister Alamgir Alam
IN BRIEF
Mumbai: Actress Pavit-
ra Jayaram, who es-
sayed role of Thilottama
in the hit TV series ‘Tri-
nayani’ passed away in
a road accident on Sun-
day. She died on spot in
a horrific car crash near
Mehbooba Nagar in
Andhra Pradesh.
KannadaTVActressPavitra
Jayaramdiesinroadmishap
INDIA 06
PTI
New Delhi
The India Meteorological
Department (IMD) on
Sunday forecasted wide-
spread rainfall and thun-
derstorms in several
states, which is expected
tobringsomerespitefrom
the scorching in eastern
and central India in the
coming days.
Accordingtoastatement
released by the IMD, states
in eastern and central India
will witness changed
weather conditions on May
12, 13 and 14.
Isolated places in Utta-
rakhand may see thunder
andwindsreachingspeeds
of 40-50 kmph on May
12, the IMD said.
Haryana, Chandigarh,
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh,
andRajasthanwillexperi-
ence isolated to scattered
light to moderate rainfall,
along with thunderstorms
and gusty winds on May
12 and 13. Additionally,
dust storms and thunder-
storms, along with gusty
winds,areexpectediniso-
lated areas of Uttar
Pradesh and Rajasthan
during this period.
“Wet spell accompa-
nied by thunderstorms,
lightning and gusty winds
very likely over East and
Central India till 14th and
south Peninsular India till
May 16, 2024. A fresh
spellofheatwaveislikely
to commence over north-
west India from May 16,
2024,” the IMD said in a
press statement.
Respite from heat expected as heavy rain likely soon in a few states
Commuters move past during rainfall, in Chikkamagaluru on Sunday. PTI
People of Khundawas village fill pots from a well as they face a
water crisis in Rohat area of Pali on Sunday. ANI
Hopethereisresolution
ofremainingissues:EAM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the interview with PTI.
JAAC protest at Muzaffarabad on Sunday.
Dragging of the Eastern Ladakh border row
PTI
New Delhi
As the eastern Ladakh
military standoff entered
its fifth year, ExternalAf-
fairs Minister S Jais-
hankar said India hopes
for a resolution of the re-
maining issues with Chi-
na and asserted that a re-
turn to normal bilateral
ties hinges on peace and
tranquility at the border.
In an exclusive inter-
view to PTI, Jaishankar
said the remaining issues
mainly pertained to ”pa-
trolling rights and patrol-
ling abilities”. In an ex-
clusive interview to PTI,
Jaishankar said remain-
ing issues mainly per-
tained to ”patrolling
rights and patrolling abil-
ities”. Specifically asked
when a resolution to the
dragging row can be ex-
pected in the backdrop of
PM Narendra Modi’s re-
marks to Newsweek
magazine last month.
WITHNEIGHBOURLIKECHINA,WEHAVETOLEARN
TOCOMPETE:EXTERNALAFFAIRSMINJAISHANKAR
SECURITY FORCES RECOVER IED EXPLOSIVES, ARMS
AMMUNITION IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR’S REASI
Boosting India’s domestic manufacturing and the
overall economy will provide much more resources
in its foreign policy toolkit to expand the country’s
influence globally and compete with China on the economic
front, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. “We
need to be confident. I am clear that international politics,
international relations are competitive. I have a neighbour
like China. I have to learn to compete,” he said. “By my
complaining, China is not going to stop doing things. If I do
not build up my strength at home, our foreign policy will be
as good as our domestic policy,” Jaishankar said.
Jammu: Security forces, on Sunday, recovered an
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along with arms
and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi
district. Officials said that the recovery was made today at
9 a.m. in Kot Budhan forest area. “The recoveries include
one IED with nine electric detonator, three Pistols, three
Magazines, 20 Pistol rounds, 1kg explosives (Powder
Type), 15 AK 47 rounds, six AK 47 Fired cases, eight 8.9
Volt DC Batteries, three Lithium Ion 12 volt Batteries, three
Electric wire Bundles (Approx 50 mtr), 10 AA cells (1.2 V),
six Magnet Big Size, seven Explosive Safety Fuse, one
Blanket, three Dressing Bandage, two Syringe with Needle,
8-metre Rope and two cigarette packets,” he said.
Hugeprotests,clasheseruptwith
policeinPakoccupiedKashmir
ANI
Srinagar/New Delhi
Pakistan-occupied Kash-
mir (PoK) has been hit by
civilian unrest and a mas-
sive crackdown has been
launched by authorities to
quell protests that have
spread across the occu-
pied region. A police of-
ficer was killed and 90
others were injured in
fresh clashes on Saturday.
The protests that started
against inflation, high
taxation, and electricity
shortage have turned into
a movement for rights
and freedom across PoK.
Protesters have been
shouting slogans for
“azadi (freedom)”. They
clashed with police and
security agencies in Mu-
zaffarabad other distts.
The protests are spear-
headed by JK Joint
Awami Action Commit-
tee (JAAC), with traders
are on the forefront.
India to overtake Japan as 4th largest
economy by 2025, says Amitabh Kant
ANI
New Delhi
Citing various macroeco-
nomic parameters that
are doing pretty well, In-
dia’s G20 Sherpa and for-
mer CEO of Niti Aayog
Amitabh Kant projected
that the country is all set
to overtake Japan as 4th
largest economy in the
world by 2025. The size
of India’s GDP is cur-
rently ranked 5th, after
the US, China, Germany,
and Japan. It overtook
the UK in 2022.
Just a decade ago, In-
dian GDP was the elev-
enth largest in the world.
Currently, India’s GDPis
estimated to be around
USD 3.7 trillion. Some
highlights of India’s jour-
ney to the top 5 econo-
mies of the world in 2024
from Fragile 5 in 2013,
according to Kant,
among others, record
GST collection, over 8
per cent GDP growth in
the past three quarters,
trading in Indian cur-
rency Rupee with vari-
ous countries (to be pre-
cise 27), inflation at
manageable levels.
School poised for 25 yrs
jubilee, now abandoned
PTI
Imphal/Churachandpur
Razed buildings and
burnt furniture. These are
what remain of the St.
Peter’s School in Ma-
nipur’s Imphal after a
year of violence in the
state between Kuki and
Meitei ethnic groups.
“We were preparing to
celebrate its silver jubilee
year in 2023. But then the
clashes broke out. They
burnt everything,” said
principal Khupkhoman, a
Kuki who has since
moved to Churachandpur
from the Meitei-domi-
nated Imphal Valley re-
gion.
Now an abandoned
structure, the Manipur
Board-affiliated St. Pe-
ter’s School had more
than 800 students till
Class 10 pre-May 3,
2023, the day reports of
incidents of clashes start-
ed pouring in from many
parts of the northeastern
state, prompting the clo-
sure of educational insti-
tutions, offices and busi-
nesses. The school, built
by Khupkhoman and her
late husband over 25
years, also had her resi-
dence on its premises.
Sending more devotees to
Yamunotri risky: UK Police
UP CM Yogi to declare State
‘Mafia-Free’ after June 4
DevoteesthrongShriBadrinath
Dham after the doors were
opened today at 6 am. ANI
UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Amitabh Kant
Indo-China standoff
‘CONCERNED OVER
DELAY IN IMEC’
The delay in
implementation
of India-Middle
East-Europe Economic
Corridor (IMEC) in
view of current situ-
ation in West Asia is
a matter of concern
and the expectation
generated following
firming up of initiative
in Sept last has to be
adjusted a bit now, S
Jaishankar has said in
an exclusive interview
to PTI recently.
One police officer
killed, over 100
injured in clashes
during protest
LABELS ON PACKAGED FOOD MISLEADING: ICMR
Food labels on packaged items can be mis-
leading, the apex health research body Indian
Council of Medical Re-
search (ICMR) has said stress-
ing that consumers should
read the information carefully
to make informed and healthy
choices. In its recently issued
dietary guidelines, ICMR said “Some manufacturers
use labels to make incorrect and incomplete claims
about their food products.”
Just a decade ago,
Indian GDP was the
eleventh largest
in the world.
Currently, India’s
GDP is estimated
to be around USD
3.7 trillion

Agencies
Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Ben-
galuru bowled and field-
ed brilliantly to beat Del-
hi Capitals by 47 runs
here to keep their IPL
play-off hopes alive here
on Sunday.
Royal Challengers
Bengaluru could not ex-
ploit Rajat Patidar’s blaz-
ing fifty to the optimum,
settling for a tad under-
whelming 187 for nine
against Delhi Capitals in
their Indian Premier
League match on Sunday.
Patidar (52, 32b, 3x4,
3x6) and Will Jacks (41,
29b, 3x4, 2x6) added 88
runs off 53 balls during a
breezy third-wicket stand
as RCB overcame the
early dismissals of skip-
per Faf du Plessis and
Virat Kohli to have a
strong middle passage.
Du Plessis’ slice off
pacer Mukesh Kumar
was gobbled up by Jack
Fraser-McGurk near
third man.
Agencies
New Delhi
At least seven members
of the Pakistani security
forces were killed in
two separate attacks
near the Afghan border,
the military said on
Sunday.
In the first attack, ac-
cording to the military,
an improvised explosive
device targeted a vehicle
of a bomb disposal squad
in the Datta Khel area of
North Waziristan prov-
ince on Saturday. Fol-
lowing the blast, the
militants opened fire.
2024 US ELECTIONS
Donald Trump says he is not considering
Nikki Haley as running mate, says report
Agencies
New York
onald Trump
said on Satur-
day that former
Republican presidential
candidate Nikki Haley
was not being considered
to be his running mate in
the November election,
dismissing a report by
news site Axios.
“Nikki Haley is not
under consideration for
the V.P. slot, but I wish
her well!” Trump wrote
on his social media plat-
form Truth Social.
Citing people familiar
with the situation, Axios
had reported that Trump
could pick Haley if he
were convinced she could
help him win the presi-
dency, avoid a potential
prison sentence and cover
tens of millions in legal
bills if he loses.
Haley, the former
South Carolina governor
and a former U.S. ambas-
sador to the United Na-
tions, ended her long-
shot challenge to Repub-
lican presidential front-
runner Trump in March.
Comment was not im-
mediately available
from Haley. While she
has acknowledged that
Trump, who repeatedly
belittled her candidacy,
would be the Republi-
can nominee, Haley has
not endorsed him.
Former US President Donald Trump with Nikki Haley.
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PTI
Chennai
Chennai Super Kings on
Sunday clinched a five-
wicket win over Ra-
jasthan Royals in a low-
scoring thriller to bright-
en their IPL playoffs
qualification chances
here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 142
on a tricky surface, CSK
made 145 for five in 18.2
overs with skipper Ru-
turaj Gaikwad dropping
the anchor to make a
well-compiled unbeaten
42 (41 balls, 1x4s, 2x6s).
Rookie Sameer Rizvi
hit an eight-ball 15 not
out with three fours to
end the game in a jiffy
after Ravindra Jadeja be-
came the third batter in
IPL history to be ad-
judged out after obstruct-
ing the field.
Earlier in the first in-
nings, Chennai Super
Kings bowler led by
seamer Simarjeet Singh
produced a unified show
to restrict Rajasthan
Royals to a moderate 141
for five.
Tushar Deshpande
took 2/30 while the oth-
ers produced disciplined
spells.
For Rajasthan Royals ,
Riyan Parag top scored
with 47 not out off 35
balls with three sixes and
one four.
CSKbeatRoyals,takeleapinplayoffrace
Chennai Super Kings thrashes Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in a low-scoring IPL match affair
Match 61
Agencies
Gaza/Tel Aviv
Israeli troops are engaged
in fierce fighting with
armed Palestinians in the
north of the Gaza Strip,
media said on Sunday.
The military wing of
the Palestinian Islamist
organisation Hamas cited
heavy clashes between
its fighters and Israeli
forces in the area of Jaba-
lia, some four kilometres
north of Gaza City.
Israeli army spokes-
man Daniel Hagari said
the previous evening that
warplanes had attacked
targets in Jabalia after the
civilian population there
had been evacuated.
The Times of Israel
wrote on Sunday that the
army had called for an
estimated 1,00,000-
1,50.000 Palestinians in
the Jabalia area to be
evacuated. The clashes
have highlighted appar-
ent differences between
Israel’s political and mil-
itary leaders over strate-
gy in the Gaza war.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
In a gripping encounter in
the Swami Vivekananda
National Men’s U-20
Football Tournament, Ra-
jasthan clinched victory
over Maharashtra with a
hard-fought 2-1 win.
The tournament wit-
nessed Rajasthan kick-
starting their campaign in
Group F with a thrilling
showdown against Ma-
harashtra.
Rajasthan swiftly re-
taliated, with Vishal se-
curing a crucial goal at
45+ 2 minutes, levelling
the match.
The second half saw
an electrifying turn of
events as Yash Sahni of
Rajasthan unleashed a
spectacular strike in the
75th minute, propelling
his team into a 2-1 lead.
Despite both teams
pushing for additional
goals until the final whis-
tle, the scoreline re-
mained unchanged, se-
curing Rajasthan’s vic-
tory in their inaugural
match.
Agencies
Moscow
At least seven people
were killed and 17 in-
jured when a whole sec-
tion of a Russian apart-
ment block collapsed af-
ter it was struck by a
Soviet-era missile
launched by Ukraine and
shot down by Russia,
Russian officials said.
In one of the deadliest
attacks to date on the re-
gion of Belgorod,
Ukraine launched what
Russian officials said
was a massive missile at-
tack with Tochka ballistic
missiles and Adler and
RM-70 Vampire (MLRS)
multiple launch rocket
systems. Footage from
the scene showed at least
10 storeys of the building
collapsing. Later, as
emergency services
scoured the rubble for
survivors, the roof col-
lapsed and people ran for
their lives, dust and rub-
ble falling behind them.
Agencies
New Delhi
A huge drama unfolded
at the MA Chidambaram
Stadium during a match
between Chennai Super
Kings Rajasthan Roy-
als . CSK’s star allround-
er Ravindra Jadeja be-
came only the third crick-
eter in the history of the
IPL to be dismissed for
obstructing the field.
With this dismissal,
Jadeja joined an exclusive
list in IPL history, along-
side Yusuf Pathan and
AmitMishra,asoneofthe
few players to be dis-
missed for obstructing the
field. In the crucial 16th
over of the match, Jadeja
steered a delivery from
RR’s Avesh Khan to-
wards third man and took
a single. However, he at-
tempted a second run de-
spite hesitation from his
teammate and CSK cap-
tain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Fierce fighting between Israeli
forces Palestinians reported
RCBbeatDelhiCapitalsby47
tokeepplay-offhopesalive
U-20Football:RajasthanteamclinchesvictoryoverMaha
Gaza: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency
for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
said that the new evacuation order by the Israeli
army has affected nearly 300,000 people in the Gaza Strip.
“We’re extremely concerned these evacuation orders have
come both towards central Rafah and Jabalia in northern
Gaza,” the agency said on Saturday on social media plat-
form X, mentioning that around 150,000 people have fled
Rafah so far since Monday in search of safety, while there
is no safe place in the enclave.
ISRAEL’S NEW EVACUATION ORDER IN GAZA
AFFECTS 300,000 CIVILIANS: UNRWA
A displaced Palestinian family with the belongings, amid the
ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas on Sunday.
Players of Rajasthan and Maharashtra during Swami Vivekananda
National Men’s U-20 Football Tournament held in Chhattisgarh.
A view of a partially collapsed block of flats after a missile attack
by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Russian city of Belgorod.
Chennai Super Kings’ player MS Dhoni celebrates with fans after Chennai won the IPL 2024 cricket
match against Rajasthan Royals, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on Sunday. PTI
Players of CSK and RR greet each other after Chennai won the IPL
match, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on Sunday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Yash Dayal celebrates with
teammates during the IPL match between Royal Challengers
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MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF ISRAEL HAMAS WAR
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New Delhi
Nepal’s legendary moun-
taineer Kami Rita Sherpa
made history on Sunday
by breaking his record for
the highest number of as-
cents of Mt. Everest as he
scaled the world’s highest
peak for the 29th time.
The 54-year-old vet-
eran climber reached the
8,849-metre peak at 7:25
am local time on Sunday,
according to Rakesh Gu-
rung, director at the Tour-
ism Department in the
Ministry of Tourism and
Civil Aviation.
The expedition was or-
ganised by the Seven
Summit Treks and had 20
climbers. They scaled
Everest on Sunday morn-
ing, said Thani Guragain,
a senior staff at the Seven
Summit Treks.
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ sets
new record with 29th climb
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The 54-year-old climber Kami
Rita Sherpa and guide achieved
this feat on Sunday morning.

POLL READY CONG IN NATIONAL CAPITAL
Congress appoints Rajasthan leaders as observers for Delhi LS Polls
First India Bureau
Jaipur
n a strategic
move,Rajasthan
Congress lead-
ershavebeenappointedto
significantpositionsinthe
Lok Sabha elections in
Delhi’s North East con-
stituency. Observers have
been appointed in various
assembly constituencies
to oversee the election
process. Mukesh Bhakar
in Timarpur, Ramniwas
Gawriya in Karawal Na-
gar,AminKagziinMusta-
fabad, Imran Qureshi in
Babarpur, Ved Prakash
SolankiinSeemapuri,and
Vinod Gothwal in Rohtas
Nagar are among those
givenkeyresponsibilities.
In a significant devel-
opment for the upcoming
Lok Sabha elections,
many other Rajasthan
Congress leaders have
been assigned crucial
roles in Delhi. Leaders
like Bhajan Lal Jatav,
Ramlal Jat, Shakuntala
Rawat, Jakir Gaisawat,
CL Premi, Sanjay Jatav,
Rafiq Khan, Gangasahay
Sharma, Ashok Bairwa,
and Gopal Meena have
been given responsibili-
ties in Chandni Chowk
Lok Sabha constituency
In the North West Lok
Sabha constituency, re-
sponsibilities have been
given to Vidhyadhar
Chaudhary, Lalit Kumar
Yadav, Rajkumar Shar-
ma, Anita Jatav, Indira
Meena, Chetan Doody,
Mamta Bhupesh, Manoj
Meghwal, Ravi Bahadur,
and Shikha Meel Barala.
Mukesh Bhakar Ved Prakash Solanki
Amin Kagzi Ramnivas Gawaria
I
08
Steadfastness on your goal will ultimately lead you
toit.Anyonewhostays‘on’theriverfindstheocean.
DrJagdeesh Chandra,CMDEditor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/004/2022-24
CMBhajanLalassurespravasiRajasthanis
ofsupportandinvestmentopportunities
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Mumbai
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal
Sharmahasassuredprava-
siRajasthanisthatthestate
govtwillsupportthemand
provide a favourable envi-
ronment for them in the
state for investment.
“If you come to Ra-
jasthan,youwillfindadif-
ferent environment. You
are welcome to do what-
ever you want to do in Ra-
jasthan,” he said.
Sharma, during his
Mumbaivisit,participated
in ‘Rajasthani Sneh Milan
Samaroh’ in Dahisar. He
was given a grand wel-
come in program organ-
ized at SwamiVivekanan-
da Education Center on
behalf of Jalore-Sirohi,
Sanchore Development
Council-MumbaiandRa-
jasthan Mitra Mandal
Mumbai Chhattis Kaum
Ekta Parishad- Mumbai.
Several dignitaries in-
cluding former Union
Minister and present BJP
candidate from Pali Lok
Sabha PP Choudhary and
a large number of Ra-
jasthani migrants were
also present in the pro-
gramme.
Sharmasaidthatthemi-
grant Rajasthanis have
come to the land of Shiva-
ji from the land of Maha-
rana Pratap, Meera Bai
andAmrita Devi and have
notforgottentheRajastha-
ni culture.
The CM said that BJP
talks about public welfare
365 days that is why BJP
is the largest party in the
country.
Jaipur: CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma will be on
Punjab and Haryana
visit on May 13 14. He will
depart from Jaipur at 9:20 for
Adampur Airport Jalandhar,
Punjab. The CM will hold a
public meeting roadshow in
support of local candidates in
Hoshiarpur from Govt College
Chowk to City Center. After
participating in nomination
of local candidates at 2 pm,
Sharma will leave for Karnal
airport, Haryana from Adam-
pur Airport at 3:30 pm. He will
also attend a event in Karnal.
CM’S PROPOSED VISITS
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma had a cordial dialogue with migrant Rajasthani business fraternity in Malad
and appealed to them to make the lotus bloom, during his Maharashtra visit on Sunday.
Om Birla with the students and directors of a coaching institute in Kota on Sunday.
Ashok Gehlot seen with Satish Rai, Aradhna Mishra Mona Pradeep
Singhal of Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle in Amethi on Sunday.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, during his Mumbai visit, was accorded a grand welcome; He
also participated and interacted in ‘Rajasthani Sneh Milan Samaroh’ in Dahisar Malad
CM REJECTS `11 CR PROPOSAL FOR OFFICERS’ RESIDENCES
CM BHAJAN LAL TWEETS HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Jaipur: Renovation works of the official residences
of senior officers have stuck as the chief minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma has not approved a proposal. The
proposal was sent to the CM for approval of the works worth
about Rs 11 crore. It was not approved by the CM due to lack
of ‘justification’. The CM wants to spend money in a rational
and neutral manner. Since the matter pertains to a large
number of officials, the file is likely to be modified and sent
again for approval. Dr Rituraj Sharma Aishwary Pradhan
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Cabinet Min Rajyavard-
han Rathore has said that
Congress party has never
given respect to judiciary,
constitution and democ-
racy. In a post made on X,
Rathore made the com-
ment while giving a reply
on the post of former CM
Ashok Gehlot.
Gehlot had claimed
that EC’s reaction to the
letter written by Congress
President Kharge to INDI
alliance partners was un-
wanted and EC was look-
ing like taking sides,
Rathore said that defeat
of Cong and INDI alli-
ance was certain on June
4. He wrote that Cong
never respected Judici-
ary, Constitution and De-
mocracy. Once again the
frustration of defeat is
clearly visible in Cong. It
has become a habit of
Cong and Indi alliance
that wherever they lose
elections, they blame
EVMs insult mandate.
ANI
Jaipur
Stressing that the main
concern of Congress dur-
ing Lok Sabha polls in
2024 is inflation and un-
employment, former Ra-
jasthan CM and Congress
leader Ashok Gehlot al-
legedthattheBJPistrying
to divert the minds of the
people of the country.
Ashok Gehlot said,
“The day PM Modi said
this, Rahul Gandhi took
the names of Ambani-
Adani in his rallies. Rahul
Gandhi’s theme of elec-
tions is that 22 industrial-
ists including Ambani-
Adani have 70 per cent of
the nation’s wealth. Our
issue for elections is infla-
tion and unemployment
but the BJP is trying to
divert the minds of the
peopleofthecountry.”He
further asked that if the
loans of industrialists can
be waived, then why the
loansoffarmerscannotbe
waived. “If Rahul Gandhi
had not been taking the
names of Ambani-Adani,
then what PM Modi said
made sense, but Rahul
Gandhi is continuously
taking their names so PM
Modi’s statement is be-
yond understanding. Sec-
ondly, I want to say that
CBI and ED should regis-
ter a case against him and
take a statement from PM
as he made such a big al-
legation that black money
is sent through tempos,”
he further said. He asked
why a case should not be
registered against PM for
making such a big allega-
tion and then the inquiry
can be taken forward.
Amethi: A surge of support from
Rajasthan Congress leaders floods
the campaign trail in Amethi, Uttar
Pradesh, where party candidate K L Shar-
ma is locked in an electoral battle against
Union Minister Smriti Irani. Dharmendra
Rathore, Raghu Sharma, Mahendra
Gehlot, Hem Singh Shekhawat, Sandeep
Chaudhary, Karan Singh Uchiyarada have
all descended upon Amethi to bolster the
campaign efforts in favor of the Congress
candidate. Taking charge under the super-
vision of Ashok Gehlot, these leaders will
remain in Amethi until the conclusion of the
campaign. The involvement of Rajasthan’s
leaders has turned the spotlight on this
electoral battleground, piquing the interest
of the state’s populace. In the midst of this
fervent campaigning, Ashok Gehlot himself
has been stationed in Amethi for the past
three days, actively engaging in the promo-
tion of Congress candidate Kishori Lal
Sharma. Gehlot also met with Professor
Satish Ray, the National Coordinator of the
Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle, on Sunday, to
discuss campaign strategies and rally sup-
port for the Congress candidate.
First India Bureau
Kota
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla addressed the doc-
tors community serving
in medical institutions
across country in the Al-
len Alumni Meet-Sama-
yan programme in Kota.
Birla speaking in the
programme said that I
welcome all the doctors
who have come to Kota. I
am also proud that I am
from Kota.This feeling of
pridegetsbiggerwhenwe
go to another city, Delhi
or abroad. It is my experi-
ence that there is no city
like Kota for studies. Fa-
cilities like Kota, the
method of teaching here
is very good. This is the
reason why students from
all over India come here
every year. The struggle
learned from here inspires
the students to move
ahead in life.
On this occasion, Di-
rector Dr Govind Ma-
heshwari said that Allen
has always carried motto
of “values to success”.
Giving values along with
education is our priority,
that is why today Allen is
recognized as a family. It
feels great to see this fam-
ily growing like this. You
all came on Allen’s call,
refreshed the memories of
old days, it is a very pleas-
ant feeling. “Looking at
you, it seems that Allen
has made a small contri-
bution”, he said.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
State BJP President CP
Joshi, currently on a visit
to Odisha, had the privi-
lege of visiting the Sri
Govardhan Math, estab-
lished by Jagat Guru Adi
Shankaracharya Ji on the
occasion of his 2531st
Prakatya Mahotsav. Adi
Shankaracharya Ji found-
ed 4 mathas in 4 regions
of India to uphold glory of
Sanatan Dharma.
Continuing with his
poll campaign meeting
party leaders in a bid to
strengthen the the party in
Odisha, he engaged in a
dialogue with the youth
wing officials of the Puri
Lok Sabha constituency
regarding the upcoming
elections. Odisha BJP
Prez Abhilash Panda.
Many other youth wing
officials were also present
during the interaction.
Inflation,unemployment
ourmainpollissues;BJPis
divertingattention:Gehlot
ThereisnocitylikeKotaforstudies,
OmBirlatellsex-coachingstudents
Joshi visits Govardhan Math in Puri
Om Birla addressing an event
in Kota on Sunday.
Rajyavardhan slams
Congress leaders
for disrepecting
Judiciary, Constitution
CP Joshi during his visit to Sri Govardhan Math in Puri on Sunday.
ASHOK GEHLOT, DHARMENDRA RATHORE, OTHER CONG LEADERS IN AMETHI
Ashok Gehlot with KL Sharma in Amethi.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Deputy Chief Minister
Diya Kumari gave in-
structions to take care of
Sagar kund in Amber. On
her instructions, the tour-
ism depart-
ment official
immediately
sent a pro-
posal to the
forest de-
partment seeking propos-
al for the repair and resto-
ration work of Sagar
Kund, repair of historical
ancient walls near Sagar,
to develop road from Sa-
gar to Jaigarh as a trek-
king route and view point
onroadleadingtoJaigarh.
Trekking routes in the
forest area adjacent to the
sea are also expected to be
developed. Deputy Direc-
tor Upendra Singh Shek-
hawat said that budget
will be approved as soon
as the proposal is re-
ceived. The deputy CM
gave instructions after
First India flashed news
about the of Sagar Kund.
Deputy CM Diya
acts on FI news
on Amber Sagar
On the occasion of Mother’s Day former CMs of Rajasthan remembered their mothers.
Former CMs Vasundhara Raje Ashok Gehlot shared their pics along with their mothers
on social media on this occasion highlighting the role mothers play.
Happy Mother’s day
On the occasion of Mother’s Day CM Bhajan Lal Sharma shared
a video on social media site X which showed the strong bond
of affection with his mom. CM wrote in his post in Hindi,
“Mother is not a word but a feeling, the mother on whom
every child has faith.”. “On the occasion of “Mother’s Day”,
salutations to all the mother power of the State.”

JAIPUR, MONDAY | MAY 13, 2024
Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle
PILLARS OF STRENGTH!
other’s Day is like a symphony of
gratitude, a crescendo of appreciation
for the women, it’s a jubilant occasion, of
memories adorned with the hues of maternal
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aipur witnessed
the unveiling of
the top 28 finalists
of the highly an-
ticipated Miss Ra-
jasthan 2024 pageant, organ-
ised by Fusion Group in part-
nership with Ruvi Digital.
Amongst a staggering pool of
5000 applicants, these 28 ex-
ceptional young women
emerged as the frontrunners
for the coveted crown.
Hailing from 10 cities
across Ra-
jasthan, in-
cluding Al-
war, Jaipur,
Ajmer, Kota,
Sikar, Sirsi, Udaipur,
Bhilwara Jodhpur,
their selection marks
the commencement of
an exhilarating journey
towards the grand finale.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra
graced the announce-
ment ceremony, held at
Hotel Regal, Jaipur, as
the Chief Guest. The cer-
emony kicked off with the revela-
tion of the finalists, followed by a
session led by Miss Rajasthan
Aanchal Bohra, Tarushree Roy,
Vaishnavi Sharma and others. Or-
ganisers Miss Rajasthan Yogesh
Mishra and Nimisha Mishra high-
lighted the significance of the up-
coming 14-day grooming training,
essential for shaping the contest-
ants’ skills confidence.
RenownedfiguressuchasPawan
Goyal, Alok Sharma of Ruvi Digi-
tal Dr Arvind Agarwal of Arya
Engineering College joined in to
support the contestants’ journey.
Miss Rajasthan has consistently
served as a stepping stone for aspir-
ing beauty queens, with past win-
ners achieving notable success on
nationalandinternationalplatforms.
The pageant’s legacy of excel-
lence was celebrated amidst the
presence of Dr
Jagdeesh Chandra
and Pt Suresh Mishra.
The grooming ses-
sion, scheduled from
May 12 to May 25,
promises to be an en-
riching experience,
with industry experts
guiding the finalists
towards their aspira-
tions.
As the anticipation
builds for the grand
finale on May 25 at
Birla Auditorium, the
magic of beauty talent is set to
enchant Rajasthan once again.
With names like Jyoti Shekhawat,
Soumya Joshi and Arnika Jain
leading the pack of finalists, Miss
Rajasthan 2024 is poised to be an
unforgettable spectacle, showcas-
ing the best of Rajasthan’s grace
glamour.
MISS RAJASTHAN 2024!
Road
City First shares glimpses of
Rajasthan’s finest as 28
elite contestants emerge
from 5000 hopefuls in the
prestigious Miss Rajasthan
2024 pageant, held at
Hotel Regal, in Jaipur on
Sunday. The journey begins
towards crowning glory at
the grand finale!
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Chauhan
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Miss Rajasthan 2024 participants
Yogesh Mishra Nimisha Mishra
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R): Paridhi Sharma, Aastha Choudhary,
Sezal Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, Akanksha Choudhary Aanchal Bohra
SUNIL
SHARMA
Clockwise: Jyoti Shekhawat, Tannu Payal,
Jiya Nayak Aura Virmani

Beauty Pageant
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Vrishti Gyanani
Saniya Abbasi
Kiran Tanwar
Jiya Nayak
Janvi Shivrani
Ishani Banerjee
Himani Nihalani
Dimple Harchandani
Deepal Choudhary
Aura Virmani
Aayushi Meena
Hritika Singh
Heena Thakur
Niviya Modi
Khushi Belawala
Jyoti Shekhawat Shreya Batra
Vijaylakshmi Shekhawat
Tulsi Sharma
Simran Soni
Tannu Payal
Saumya Joshi
Rabina Kumari
Preksha kothari
Harshika Batra
Khushboo Singh
Isha Kumawat
Arnika Jain
In a dazzling spectacle at Hotel
Regal, Jaipur, Miss Rajasthan
2024 unveiled its top 28 finalists
from a record 5000 applicants.
Representing 10 cities, these
exceptional young women
embark on a 14-day grooming
journey towards the grand finale
on May 25. As the excitement
mounts, City First proudly unveils
the elite lineup of contestants,
extending our heartfelt
congratulations and best wishes
to each participant as they
embark on this unforgettable
journey towards glory.
SUNIL SHARMA
Countdown
TO
Miss Rajasthan 2024

City Buzz
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GREETINGS! COURTESY MEET!
MOTHER’S DAY!
MEET GREET!
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Rishee Miglani,
Youth Icon and Brand Ambassador of, The Fashion
Connect, as Rishee Miglani sought blessings on the
occasion of his birthday, at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, on
Sunday. Dr Chandra congratulated him and wished him
more success and good health. During the occasion,
Miglani’s beloved daughter Rishika was also present.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Riya Jhakar, Miss
Rajasthan 2022 and India’s Miss TGPC S12 Runners up,
during a courtesy visit at the former’s residence on
Sunday. Riya is a rising supermodel being mentored
by Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra, Founders and
Directors, Miss Rajasthan pageant.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti
and MP (Lok Sabha) Jodhpur, was greeted by Mahipal
Singh of the First India family, during a courtesy visit by
the latter in Chandigarh. During the occasion, Manmohan
Singh Bajwa was also present.
In a heartwarming gesture of gratitude and reverence,
75 Yog practitioners from Nursery Park Yog Parivaar
Vaishali Nagar convened at Birla Mandir to honour
Mother’s Day with collective prayers on Sunday.
Led by Ravi Kamra, the group arrived at the temple
at 6 am in 15 cars, offering prayers to Lord Laxmi
Narayan. As a symbol of their devotion, they released a
commemorative poster, advocating for the well-being
and longevity of all mothers. Their actions epitomize the
universal sentiment of cherishing and celebrating the
selfless love of mothers worldwide.
MaternalMarvel
City First
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he Forti
W o m e n
Wing cele-
b r a t e d
Mother ’s
Day in a unique style,
highlighting the multifac-
eted roles of modern
women on Sunday.
Amidst their bustling
schedules as entrepre-
neurs and mothers, these
women showcased their
prowess by unveiling the
new hand-painted saree
collection by Designer
Jyoti Panwar at the House
of Fashion, Jawahar Cir-
cle. The event also fea-
tured an exhibition of ex-
quisite jewellery by Cit-
rine, curated by Ayesha
and Radhika.
This celebration not
only honoured mother-
hood but also symbol-
ized the evolving promi-
nence and mindset of
womeninsociety,empha-
sizing their equal footing
with the next genera-
tion. Led by President
Alka Gaur and General
Secretary Lalita Kuchhal,
along with other mem-
bers, the Forti Women
Wing marked Mother’s
Day with style and sub-
stance, embodying the es-
sence of contemporary
womanhood.
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Rajasthan Chapter of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASCI), in collaboration with JNU’s IQAC and School of Life and Basic
Sciences, organised a conference on ‘Recent Advances in Microbiology and Innovations for Product Development’ at Jaipur National
University’s Silas Campus on Saturday. JNU Pro Chancellor Prof HN Verma was honoured with the Lifetime Devotion Award in
Microbiology by the Microbiologists Society India (MBSI). Chancellor Sandeep Bakshi stated “Microbiology sees remarkable progress,
shaping research and product development in science.” Distinguished speakers, including Prof NK Lohia, Dr VM Katoch, Prof VK
Burnwal, shared insights on cutting-edge research and applications in microbiology, heralding a new era of scientific innovation.
CONFERENCE!
CHERISHINGTHEPILLARSOFSTRENGTH
Gajraj Singh with Marudhar Kanwar (L) and Rajkumari
Dr Vijay Laxmi Mathur with son Praroop Mathur
Kaushalraj Singh with
his mother Rajshree Rathore
Bhavkriti Riddhiman
with their mother
Rimjhim Bhati
Yuvraj, Renu Solanki Yashika
Kuldeep with his mother Poonam
Mamta Ruchir
Adorable Sanvika with her mother Kartika
Kartika, Kavita and Samarvijay Sonu, Divyanshi Mohit
(L-R) Bajrang Singh, Usha Rathore, Malvika, Rajkumari Marudhar Kanwar
(L-R) Marudhar Kanwar, Usha Rathore, Late Gayatri Rathore Rajkumari,
as the family cherishes memories on the occasion of Mother’s Day
(L-R) Meenakshi Solanki, Lalita Kuchhal, Ranoo Srivastava, Dr Alka Gaur, Jyoti Panwar, Dr Poonam Madan, Vartika Jain and Sakshi Ahuja
Mother’s Day is like a symphony of gratitude, a crescendo of appreciation for the extraordinary women, it’s a jubilant occasion, of memories adorned with the hues of maternal
care, tender moments, and whispered encouragements. City First shares some lovely memories glimpses shared by our avid readers on the occasion of Mother’s Day!

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