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ADITI NAGAR
highly successful BJP na-
tional president, a simple
individual who lives and
breathes for the party and
a mature politician - Jagat
Prakash Nadda - will reach Jaipur on
Sunday. At a time when BJP is gearing
itself to counter the Ashok Gehlot gov-
ernment and build its momentum going
intotheelectionmode,Naddawillsound
the bugle of the party’s next electoral
campaign - ‘Nahi Sahega Rajasthan’ -
which will pick up issues including law
and order, crime, women, SC-ST atroc-
ities, farmer loan waiver amongst vari-
ous others. Although PM Narendra
Modi, Union Home MinisterAmit Shah,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, High-
ways Minister Nitin Gadkari and sev-
eral party functionaries have visited
Rajasthan in past few weeks,
but Sunday will witness
the first formal ‘ac-
knowledgement and flag-off’ of party’s
official electoral campaigning, almost
six months prior to the election.
During the years, Nadda who has
deep family connections in Rajasthan,
has developed a deep sense and knack
of Rajasthani politics and has been
sharing his valuable input and feedback
to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and
top RSS functionaries. Nadda is visit-
ing Rajasthan at a moment where ac-
cording to highly reliable sources, the
party is almost set to formally or infor-
mally announce Vasundhara Raje as the
regional face of the party for coming
Assembly elections in 2023 and 2024
general elections, though, Assembly
and parliamentary elections both will
be held on the popular face of Narendra
Modi and with the strategic input of a
mastermind strategist Amit Shah.
Party high command has got a relia-
ble input from Rajasthan saying that the
stature of Gehlot is growing every day
with his unabated daily announcements
of various welfare schemes in the name
of ‘Rahat camps’.
According to political observers, if
2023 elections are fought on the face of
Gehlot,itwillreallybeextremelydifficult
even for Madam Vasundhara, to defeat
Gehlot. But if the elections are fought on
thefaceoflocalMLAs,thentheCongress
mayberoutedandwillbewinningalmost
30-40 seats only. This assessment has ac-
tually mentally compelled the saffron
party and the top RSS leadership to take
a ‘U-turn’and again reconsider Vasund-
hara’s candidature as a regional face.
At the same time, Madam’s main
challenge will be to get all the powerful
groups of the party along. With a view
to facilitate Vasundhara’s unity mis-
sion, the party may consider even shift-
ing one or two powerful union minis-
ters (from Rajasthan) to the party or-
ganisation, where a massive reshuffle
is already on cards.
In this background, Nadda’s Jaipur
unity mission is fairly important.
Jaipur, Sunday | July 16, 2023
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AFTER MODI, SHAH
JP NADDA
IN JAIPUR TODAY!
CHIEF’S 4TH VISIT TO RAJASTHAN
THE GAME CHANGER TEAM
VASUNDHARA RAJE CP JOSHI RAJENDRA RATHORE SATISH POONIA
A
JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA

ast month, I
took my par-
ents to visit
the Ham-
b u r g e r
Rathaus, the seat of govern-
ment for the Free and Han-
seatic City of Hamburg,
one of Germany’s 16 states.
The stunning architecture
of the structure astounded
us, and the statues of 20
German monarchs fasci-
nated me.
The site reminded me of
my visits to the Branden-
burg Gate in Berlin. The
gate was built during Ger-
many’s imperial era. At the
time, the iconic Quadriga, a
bronze sculpture of Victory
riding in her chariot at the
top of the gate, symbolized
triumph. The Brandenburg
Gate was destroyed and
renovated several times
throughout the course of
time,mostrecentlyin2002.
Today, the Quadriga repre-
sents German unity and
peace. Many global leaders
have given addresses at the
Brandenburg Gate, hailing
itasasymbolofdemocracy.
We admired the German
approach of infusing na-
tional traditions with demo-
cratic ideas. It is relatable to
us,asIndians,sinceitisvery
much similar to the Indian
way of immersing our way
of life in traditions. In many
cases,theWesternworldhas
amalgamated monarchical
traditionswithliberaldemo-
cratic legacies. These em-
blems consecrate the con-
viction that the march to the
future must not be at the
expense of the country’s
culture and heritage.
India inaugurated a new
parliament building this
year.This calls us to ponder
the relationship between
the new and the old in our
country, which as a state is
very young, yet harbors a
millennia-old civilization.
What do we value? Where
are we going?
It is relevant to discuss
theseissuesasIndianPrime
Minister Narendra Modi
visits France. France has
invited Modi as the guest of
honor at the Bastille Day
Parade. Bastille Day,
France’s national holiday,
is celebrated on July 14. It
represents the victory of the
people against the rule of
King Louis XVI.
A section of the French
strategic community has
suggested that it is a miscal-
culation to invite Modi for
the Bastille Day celebra-
tion. They have empha-
sizedamissinglinkofcom-
mon values between the
French and Indian adminis-
trations.They stress that the
Modi administration is
keen to turn India into a
Hindu nation.
France is a revolutionary
nation. Its national day cel-
ebrates theoverthrowofthe
old order and the creation
of something untested and
new. Even the Fifth Repub-
lic of France has been fac-
ing the heat in the last few
weeks.Indians,ontheother
hand, seek a more organic
relationship between their
democracy and their histo-
ry. For a keen observer, the
episode provides an insight
into the workings of Indian
political and social life.
There is a dynamic char-
acter to Indian civilization.
This dynamism has been
manifested in Indian cul-
ture’s peculiar lifestyle de-
cisions and philosophical
perspectives on human ex-
istence and its problems.
The new parliament
building has a larger seat-
ing capacity than the older
building, and the voting
process now uses a graphi-
cal interface and biomet-
rics. As a “Platinum-rated
Green Building,” the new
edifice demonstrates In-
dia’s commitment to envi-
ronmental sustainability.
The Constitutional Hall’s
gallery area houses another
remarkable installation
called “Foucault’s Pendu-
lum,” adding to the distinc-
tive features of the new
Parliament.
The design for the cham-
ber of the Lok Sabha, or
lower house, was inspired
by the peacock, the coun-
try’s symbol. In the Mahab-
harata, one of India’s na-
tional epics, Bhishma Pita-
mah argues that a king
should adopt forms like the
plumes of peacocks in a va-
riety of colors. For the up-
per house, the Rajya Sabha,
the theme is India’s floral
emblem, the lotus. The
original document of the
Indian constitution’s pre-
amble also has motifs of
lotus and peacock. The in-
stallation of the Sengol
scepter, a powerful reli-
gious symbol, in the new
parliament building un-
questionably signaled the
amalgamation of Dharma
with democratic norms.
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SPIRITUAL SPEAK
‘Karnataka Kesari’ Jagannath Rao Joshi
was a skilled organizer and a leader who
worked among the people. His sacrifice
and contribution in the Goa liberation struggle
is inscribed in golden letters in the history of the
country. Jagannath Rao’s dedication to the nation
and the organization is inspiring. On the death
anniversary of such a principled public
leader, a humble tribute.
Amit Shah@AmitShah
Yet another #IITGoesGlobal! MoU for
establishment of @iitdelhi campus in
Abu Dhabi in the presence of Hon. PM
@narendramodi ji unfolds a new chapter in
internationalisation of India’s education. An exemplar
of #NewIndia’s innovation and expertise, the IIT
Delhi campus in UAE will be an edifice of India-
UAE friendship.
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ABOUT THE
SENGOL
The reintroduction of
Sengol has drawn criticism
from certain quarters who
saw the move as anti-
democratic. They held the
view that new symbolism
is akin to monarchy and
that India under the Modi
regime is abandoning the
modern principles it es-
poused during the Nehru
era. Supporters of the
move, on the other hand,
dispute these claims.
Both parties have strong
reasons on their sides.
Real life, of course, can be
somewhere in the mid-
dle. Nehruvian intellectu-
als have faith in Western
modernity and the secular
world. Their story predomi-
nated for most of the period
following independence.
They look at tradition with
contempt. For them, the
installation of Sengol and
the process of decolonial-
ity are comparable to the
creation of Hindu Rashtra,
a theocratic state. They
believe Modi is chang-
ing the national narrative
to emphasize regressive
views rather than
progressive ones.
TRADITIONANDMODERNITY:
SHIFTINGGEARSINTHE
INDIANDISCOURSE
SYMBIOTIC BOND OF TRADITIONS
WITH THE MODERN TIMES...
Liberals in the Indian space are afraid that
Narendra Modi is bringing in a brand of Hindu
nationalism that will undermine democracy. What
the prime minister understands, which his
opponents do not, is that in a nation like India,
ancient tradition must be cherished and brought
into harmony with modernity, not discarded. In
doing so, India is not so different from Europe,
which likewise defends democracy while revering
the history and symbols of its monarchical past.
IN-DEPTH
Anthropocene:Thestart
ofnewEpochonEarth
INDIA STRONG SNUB
TO EU PARLIAMENT
hese days one often comes across the word
Anthropocene, a word that is explained as a
new epoch in the planet’s history. It is being
examined as a geological time unit for possible ad-
dition to the Geological Time Scale. To come to a
final conclusion an Anthropocene Working Group
(AWG), a group of geologists and environmentalists,
is considering if the Anthropocene could be treated
as a formal unit of chrono-stratigraphic. The word
was coined in 2000.
The latest mention ofAnthropocene was made after
scientists claimed evidence of the start of this new age
was found in Canada’s Crawford Lake sediment. The
AWG said that the layered sediment at the bottom of
the lake showed that the world had entered the new
epoch. The new epoch, the AWG, says it is defined
by human activity’s de-stabilising impact on the en-
vironment and the planet. The layered sediment has
a 1000-year history of the earth’s environment. The
damage is irreversible as human greed is insatiable.
T
ndia has justifiably responded strongly to the
European Parliament’s scathing resolution on
violence in Manipur. In its resolution the Eu-
ropean Parliament called upon the European Union “to
place human rights and democratic values at the heart
of its engagement with India”. The resolution also de-
nounced “in strongest terms nationalistic rhetoric de-
ployed by leading members of the Bharatiya Janata
Party”. On the situation in the country the resolution
said that “minorities,
civil society, human
rights defenders and
journalists regularly
face harassment,
whereas women in
particular face severe
challenges and viola-
tions of their rights
often related to tribal
and religious back-
grounds, including
sexual violence and
harassment”.
In a snub, New
Delhi told the Euro-
pean Parliament to
minditsownbusiness
and not poke its nose
in India’s internal af-
fairs. In a strongly-
worded statement the
ExternalAffairs Min-
istry said, “Such in-
terference in India’s
internal affairs is un-
acceptable and reflects a colonial mindset...the Euro-
pean Parliament would be well advised to utilize its
time more productively on its internal issues.”
AHuman Rights Watch report in 2022 pointed out
that the “European Union and most member-states
continue to espouse a commitment to human rights
and democratic values. In practice, however, the
policies and actions of the Union and member states
often fall short”. It further stated that EU member
states used stronger rhetoric to criticize attacks on the
rule of law and democratic institutions inside the EU,
but failed to take decisive action…”After these find-
ings the EU has no business to criticize India for what
is happening in Manipur. Besides, the Supreme Court
is seized of the matter.
I
India has justifiably
responded strongly
to the European
Parliament’s
scathing resolution
on violence in
Manipur. In its
resolution the
European
Parliament called
upon the European
Union “to place
human rights and
democratic values at
the heart of its
engagement
with India”
Aniket
Bhavthankar
The writer is doctoral
researcher, alumni of South
Asian University
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IN BRIEF
5 kanwariya pilgrims
electrocuted to death
in UP, several injured
Meerut: A high-tension
power line fell onto a
crowd of pilgrims in ru-
ral UP, leaving 5 people
dead and several others
injured, officials said
on Saturday. The inci-
dent took place in Bha-
wanpur’s Rali Chauhan
village in Meerut.
Defamation case:
Rahul Gandhi moves SC
against HC’s verdict
New Delhi: Congress’s
Rahul Gandhi has now
moved Supreme Court
challenging the Gujarat
HC’s dismissal of his
plea for a stay on his
conviction in a 2019
defamation case. Gandhi
filed the petition on Sat-
urday, through advocate-
on-record Prasanna S.
Hate speech case: SP
leader Khan guilty,
gets two years in jail
Bareilly: The special
MP/MLA court in UP’s
Rampur district on Sat-
urday found senior SP
leader Azam Khan
guilty in a 2019 hate
speech case. ACJM
Court of Bansal award-
ed him 2 years in jail
along with `1,000 fine.
Israel PM hospitalised
after ‘slight dizziness’
Jerusalem: PM Benja-
min Netanyahu was
rushed Saturday at She-
ba Medical Centre in
Ramat Gan. He was un-
dergoing “routine exam-
ination” after docs said
he was suffering from
dehydration and “noth-
ing untoward was
found” in initial tests.
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Unruly flyer
‘assaults’ top AI
official onboard
First India Bureau
New Delhi
An Air India top official,
Sandeep Verma, was al-
legedly assaulted by an
unruly passenger on a
Sydney-Delhi flight on
July 9. Verma, who heads
airline’s inflight services,
was booked on business
class but with some seats
being unserviceable, had
to travel in economy.
When he asked an unruly
co-passenger to behave,
latter slapped, twisted his
hand.Later,passengerwas
handed over to security.
Modi to visit
Nagaur on July
28, Shah in
Sgnr on July 22
First India Bureau
Jaipur
PM Narendra Modi will
address a public meeting
in Nagaur on July 28 and
also transfer `18,000 cr of
Samman Nidhi to bank
accounts of 9 crore farm-
ers of the country. Modi
will also visit Veer Tejaji
temple. Meanwhile, Un-
ion HM Amit Shah may
visit Sri Ganganagar on
July22.Shahisscheduled
to address a rally there.
Shah will address Kisan
Maha Sammelan at Dhan
Mandi of Bhagwangarh.
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ROADS
Gehlot: Strong
road networks
contribute in the
progress of State
CM ASHOK GEHLOT LAYS
FOUNDATION OF 4,101 ROAD
DEVELOPMENT WORKS OF
2,642 KMS WORTH `1,528 CRORE
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
hief Minister
Ashok Gehlot
laid the founda-
tion stone of 4,101 works
in 232 urban bodies in
the state on Saturday.
With these road develop-
ment works worth `1,528
crore, 2,642 kms long
roads will be constructed
and developed.
Gehlot, in the founda-
tion laying function, vir-
tually addressed the peo-
ple of the state said that a
strong road network
plays an important role in
the progress of any state.
This year, tribal and de-
sert areas with a popula-
tion of more than 250 and
other areas with popula-
tion of more than 350 as
per the census-2011, are
being linked with roads.
He also expressed grief
over the untimely death of
a child who died of falling
into a pothole on the road
in Sikar. He said there
should be no compromise
in the quality of the con-
struction works. Apart
from the departmental ex-
perts and third party audi-
tor,thedistrictadministra-
tion officers and public
representatives should
monitor the quality of the
work.Localpeopleshould
also play their important
role in this. MORE ON P4
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot virtually addresses the foundation
laying function at the CMR on Saturday. Also present here during
the occasion are Shanti Dhariwal, Bhajan Lal Jatav, Sanyam
Lodha, Vaibhav Galriya, Arti Dogra, Gaurav Goyal and others.
C CM Gehlot directs
the officers of
the concerned
department to
complete the work
on time along with
maintaining the
quality of the roads
ACBnabsCongleader,
3otherswith`18lakh
RPSC AGAIN UNDER SCANNER
Navin Sharma
Jaipur
The ACB has arrested 4
persons including former
chairperson of the State
Ghumantu Jati Kalyan
Board with a bribe
amount of `18.50 lakh
which they got for get-
ting an exam conducted
by RPSC cleared. ADG
Hemant Priydarshy said
Sikar Unit of ACB was
approached by complain-
ant alleging that a sum of
`40 lakh was being de-
manded by Gopal Kes-
awat, former chairperson
of State Ghumantu Jati
Kalyan Board, and 3 oth-
ers namely Anil Kumar,
Brahmprakash and
Ravinder Sharma.
ACB Sikar caught
Anil, Brahmprakash
Ravindra taking a bribe
of `18.50L on Friday
night. Gopal was arrested
on Saturday in Jaipur
while taking `7.50L. P5
ACB nabs all accused (T - From
Left) Brahmprakash, Gopal
Kesawat, Ravinder Sharma
Anil Kumar and seizes `18.50
lakh bribe amount from them.
MUKESH KIRADOO
The bribe was
demanded in lieu of
getting the exam of
executive officer
conducted by
RPSC cleared. In
verification, it was
found that `25 lakh
was demanded
‘Sporting’ Weekend Bonanza!
VONDROUSOVA
LIFTS MAIDEN
GRAND SLAM TITLE
24-year-old
Marketa
Vondrousova
became the first un-
seeded woman to win
the Wimbledon singles
crown. The Czech star
defeated 6th seed Ons
Jabeur in the women’s
singles final in London
on Saturday.
ASHWIN’S 7-FOR
SEWS UP INDIA’S
INNINGS WIN
India’s bowler
Ravichandran
Ashwin greets
teammates after
defeating West Indies
for an innings and 141
runs on day three of
their first cricket Test
match at Windsor Park
in Roseau, Dominica
on Friday.
PM MODI REACHES ‘DELHI DURBAR’ AFTER ‘PRODUCTIVE’ VISITS TO FRANCE AND ABU DHABI
DE-DOLLARISATION!
INDIA-UAE AGREE
TO SETTLE TRADE IN
LOCAL CURRENCIES
Moni Sharma
Abu Dhabi/Paris/New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Saturday held
talks with UAE President
Sheikh Mohamed bin
Zayed AI Nahyan in Abu
Dhabi to further deepen
the multifaceted bilateral
ties. During his meeting
withUAEPresident,Modi
said that he is very glad to
come toAbu Dhabi.
PMModihailedIndia’s
growingbusinesstieswith
UAE and said that the two
nationshaveagreedtoset-
tle trade in local curren-
cies, adding, the agree-
ment to use local currency
will boost bilateral trade
and investments. India
and UAE agreed to pro-
mote the use of local cur-
rencies for cross-border
transactions and to inter-
link the UPI with the Gulf
country’s IPP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witness the exchange of MoUs between RBI
Governor Shaktikanta Das and CBUAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama at Qasr Al-Watan, in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
The bilateral trade between India and
the UAE has grown by 20% with both
countries achieving USD 85 billion in
trade and on their way to achieve the
USD 100 billion target.
NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER
BEFOREUAE,INFRANCE
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF 26
NAVY RAFALE JETS AFTER SUCCESSFUL TRIAL
The government on Saturday announced the
selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian
Navy with the latest generation fighter aircraft. The
26 Naval variant of Rafale jets from France will eventually
join the 36 Rafale already in service, the French aero-
space company Dassault Aviation has said. The decision
comes after a successful trial campaign held in India,
during which the Navy Rafale demonstrated that it fully
met the Indian Navy’s operational requirements and was
perfectly suited to the specificities of its aircraft carrier.
SEEING INDIAN CONTINGENT IN BASTILLE DAY
PARADE WAS WONDERFUL, SAYS PM MODI
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday described his
visit to France as a “memorable one” and said
that seeing the Indian contingent get a pride of
place in the Bastille Day parade was wonderful. Modi
is in France on a two-day official visit at the invitation of
French President Emmanuel Macron.
India-France to jointly make engines for combat
aircraft and indigenous multirole helicopter
Special gestures for PM Narendra Modi by France
during banquet dinner at the Louvre Museum
India and France agree on setting up strategic
dialogue on space issues, work on Trishna
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
2
3
GOT THE LOVE OF A
BROTHER: MODI TO
SHEIKH MOHAMED
PM MODI ASSURES
INDIA’S SUPPORT FOR
COP-28 PRESIDENCY
PM Modi said he always
got the love of a brother
from Sheikh Mohamed
bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
“You have made a big
contribution in expanding
ties between us. Every
person in India views
you as a true friend,” PM
told the UAE President.
PM Modi discussed bol-
stering energy coopera-
tion between India and
UAE while holding talks
on forthcoming COP-28
of UNFCC under UAE’s
presidency. Dr Sultan Al
Jaber briefed PM Modi
on UAE’s approach to
this important meeting.
l The education ministries
of the two countries and
IIT-Delhi decided to estab-
lish a branch of premier
institute in Abu Dhabi
l UAE President hosts
PM Narendra Modi; Black
lentil, local harees, cauli-
flower finds place in fully
vegetarian lunch menu
l With an aim to put in
place a Local Currency
Settlement System (LCSS),
Governors of RBI, CBUAE
agreed new pay system
MAJOR HAPPENINGS
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister
Narendra Modi captured a moment of friendship with a selfie
after their successful bilateral talks, in Paris on Friday.

RAJASTHAN
04
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
BJP president JP Nadda
will launch “Nahi Sahega
Rajasthan” movement
against the Congress gov-
ernment in Rajasthan
during a programme in
Jaipur on Sunday.
The programme will be
held at Chandan Vatika in
Bilwa on Tonk Road.
BJP State President CP
Joshi, national secretary
Alka Gurjar, state co-in-
charge Vijaya Rahatkar
and state general secre-
tary (org) Chandrashek-
har reviewed the prepara-
tions of the meetingtoday.
Arun Singh also visited
the spot and took stock of
preparations
Joshi said that the state-
wide public movement
will be launched by the
BJPagainst the “anti-peo-
ple policies” of the Con-
gress govt in the state.
He said that after the
meeting, the movement
will be started in all the
divisions and districts.
Joshi told reporters
that the issues of paper
leaks, atrocities on Dalits
and women, and issues
related to farmers will be
raised in the movement
across the state.
He said that Rajasthan
ranks first in the country
in rape cases and due to
this, the image of Ra-
jasthan is being tarnished.
National secy Alka
Gurjar said that the Gehlot
govt has cheated the farm-
ers and crimes against
women have increased.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
BJP state vice president
Mukesh Dadhich on Sat-
urday accused minister
Zahida Khan of being
involved in a scam in the
education department.
He alleged that the
minister stopped tenders
of Rs 110 crore for smart
classes and the company
which supplied printers
were manufactured in
China. He also accused
her of taking money in
lieu of transfers.
He said that an FIR
will be registered with
the anti-corruption bu-
reau over the matter.
Dadhich said that the
tender for making smart
classes was given to three
companies. All three
companies have also
started work. But due to
non-receipt of commis-
sion, Zahida started
threatening the people of
Intes Company to cancel
the work order.
TOURISM FRIENDLY EVENTS
RTDM has become a huge hit: Vishvendra
First India Bureau
Jaipur
ith its forward-
looking tour-
ism policies
such as Rural Tourism
Policy, Film Promotion
Policy, etc. Rajasthan is
a role model for other
states across the country.
It is the first state to give
industry status to the
tourism and hospitality
sector and till now
around 1000 hotels have
also benefitted from this
in areas such as UD Tax
and electricity rebate,
among others.
“The state govt has
also increased the tour-
ism development fund
from Rs 1000 crores to
Rs 1500 crores. Further-
more, 5 international golf
course and 5 MICE cent-
ers are also coming up in
the State,” said Chair-
man, RTDC Dharmendra
Rathore at the inaugura-
tion of the 3rd edition of
Rajasthan Domestic
Travel Mart (RDTM) to-
day at the Rajasthan In-
ternational Center.
Earlier, the Mart was
inaugurated by the Ra-
jasthan Tourism Minis-
ter, Vishvendra Singh. In
his message, he said:
“Looking at the huge
success of the Rajasthan
Domestic Travel Mart
last year, it is only fitting
that we are having yet
another edition this year.”
W
Jaipur: The enforce-
ment wing of JDA on
Saturday razed illegal
possession from a facili-
ty area located in Vivek
Vihar Colony. JDA offi-
cials informed that the
land, measuring 150
square yards, was en-
croached from the last
20 yrs by the encroach-
ers. “The encroachers
had constructed two
rooms, a kitchen and a
lavatory on the facility
land. The encroachers
appealed against notice
in JDA Tribunal, but
their appeal was reject-
ed,” JDA officials said.
JDA frees facility
land from illegal
possession
Tonk: A father was al-
legedly murdered by his
son in Todaraisingh
town of Tonk district,
police said. Police in-
formed the victim has
been identified as Sard-
ar Gurjar. “The accused,
Khushi Ram, started
beating his father with a
stick while he was graz-
ing cattle in the field.
The victim was merci-
lessly beaten which led
to his death. An FIR
was registered against
accused by her mother,”
police said. The police
have formed teams to
nab the accused.
Son brutally kills
father in Tonk,
mother registers FIR
IN BRIEF
ATTACKING CONGRESS Movement will be started in all the divisions districts: Joshi
NahiSahegaRajasthan:JPNaddato
launchmovementagainstgovttoday
CP Joshi, Vijaya Rahatkar, Alka Gurjar, Chandrashekhar and Puneet Karnawat at the spot while
reviewing preparations ahead of JP Nadda’s visit to Jaipur on Saturday.
CP Joshi addressing the workers ahead of JP Nadda’s visit to
Jaipur on Saturday.
Mukesh Dadhich addressing the media on Saturday.
Dadhichaccuses
ministerZahidaof
scaminedudept
‘State govt focusing on skill devp’
First India Bureau
Jaipur
PC Kishan, Government
Secretary, Skill, Planning
and Entrepreneurship De-
partment, while address-
ing a state-level pro-
gramme organized on
World Youth Skill Day at
State Institute of Agricul-
tural Management, Dur-
gapura, here on Saturday
said that any country can
progress only by develop-
ing skills in the youths.
“The state govt is making
sincere efforts to develop
the skills of the youth and
provide employment to
them,” he said.
Kishan said that CM k
Gehlot had announced to
set up 100 mega job fairs
in the budget. “So far, em-
ployment has been pro-
vided to about 40,000
youths by organizing job
fairs in 13 district head-
quarters,” he said.
PC Kishan at state-level programme organised on World Youth Skill Day in Jaipur on Saturday. Also
seen are Khemaram Yadav, AK Anand, Dharampal Meena others.
Vishvendra Singh lighting the lamp to inaugurate the exhibition
in the presence of Dharmendra Singh Rathore, Rajiv Arora,
Gayatri Rathore, Apurv Kumar and others on Saturday.
Love Jihad! Woman accuses man
of marriage by posing as Hindu
PTI
Alwar
A 20-year-old woman in
Alwar district on Satur-
day accused a man of
duping her into marriage
by falsely claiming to be
a Hindu and raping her,
police said. The woman
filed a complaint with
Mahila Thana of Alwar
against the man, Junaid,
and a case was registered,
they said.
SHO Thana Tarachand
said the woman alleged
that the man had be-
friended her on social
media after introducing
himself as Rohit.
They entered into a re-
lationship and started liv-
ing together after getting
married.
The woman in her
complaint said that she
recently came to know
that Rohit was a Muslim
and his real name was Ju-
naid, a resident of Kakra-
li village of Alwar. She
claimed that the man has
now married a Muslim
woman in his village.
In a video statement,
the victim alleged that the
man had raped her and
took Rs 8 lakh from her.
NADDA TO ADDRESS
HUGE PUBLIC MEETING
IN CHANDANVAN
z JP Nadda will reach Jai-
pur airport at 12:30 pm
z Launch BJP’s state-wide
campaign ‘Nahi Sahega
Rajasthan’ in Chandan-
van at 1 pm
z 15-day Campaign will run
in all the Assembly con-
stituencies till August 1
z Nadda will also address
a huge public meeting in
Chandanvan
z Will also hold several
important organizational
meetings in Chandanvan
at 3 pm
z Nadda will hold a meet-
ing of the BJP Legisla-
ture Party and Division at
4:15 pm
Choudhary inspects preps for
PM’s visit to Nagaur on July 28
Younus Gesawat
Nagaur
Union Minister of State
for Agriculture Kailash
Choudhary on Saturday
reviewed the preparations
for PM Narendra Modi’s
visit to Nagaur district’s
Kharnal town on July 28.
Chaudhary reached Khar-
nal and visited Veer Tejaji
temple and offered
prayers. He then held dis-
cussions with the local
leaders of the party about
the PM’s proposed visit.
“He will transfer Rs
18,000 crore of Samman
Nidhi to the bank ac-
counts of 9 crore farmers
of the country and will
also address public meet-
ing in Kharnal,” he said.
Kailash Choudhary welcomed by local leaders during his visit to
Veer Tejaji temple in Nagaur on Saturday.
Two coaches of Goods
trainderailnearJaipur
PTI
Jaipur
Two wagons of a goods
train derailed near Jaipur
on Saturday, resulting in
the cancellation of at
least seven other trains,
officials said.
They said the incident
occured between the
Asalpur Jobner and
Hirnoda stations of the
Jaipur-Madar railway
section.
While work is under-
way to restore the tracks,
the North Western Rail-
way has cancelled the
Jaipur-Marwar (19735),
Marwar-Jaipur (19736),
Jaipur-Jodhpur (22977),
Jodhpur-Jaipur (22978),
Ajmer-Jaipur (09605),
Jaipur-Ajmer (09606)
and the Jaipur-Suratgarh
(19719) trains for Satur-
day, a spokesperson said.
Accident relief vehicle present
at the spot restoration
work is underway in Jaipur on
Saturday.
Bharatpur: Two chil-
dren died due to drown-
ing in Bharatpur’s Sujan
Ganga Canal. They had
gone out to buy toffees
on Friday evening. Peo-
ple informed the police
after spotting their bod-
ies in the water near
Mandir Ghat on Satur-
day. Police said that the
bodies were found in
water near Mansha
Mata Devi temple in
Kotwali police station
area. A missing report
about Bablu (7) and
Honey (8) was reported
at Kotwali police station
on Friday night.
Two kids drown in
Bharatpur’s Sujan
Ganga Canal
Rajiv Arora said that
due to government
initiatives, 206 new
projects with a
proposed
investment of Rs
4500 crores and
14856 rooms have
been registered in
the Year 2022,
as compared to
187 projects in the
year 2019
HC asks DGP,
SP Dholpur
Bharatpur to
appear in court
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The division bench of
Justice Pankaj Bhandari
andJusticeBhuvanGoyal
issued orders for the DGP
to appear in the HC on
July 25. A case was filed
15 months ago regarding
the disappearance of a mi-
nor. The court expressed
dissatisfaction over police
not finding the minor.
The court instructed
govt advocate Narendra
Singh Gurjar to ensure
compliance with the
court’s order. The court
gave direction to ensure
compliance with the order
to Mukesh, the petitioner.
and Justice Bhuvan Goy-
al issued orders for SP
Dholpur to appear in the
court on July 25. Orders
have been given for per-
sonal appearance in the
case related to habeas
corpus petition.
and Justice Bhuvan Goy-
al issued orders for
Bharatpur SPto appear in
the court on August 2.
The state govt is
working on the policy
of ‘zero tolerance’.
Instructions were
given to the officials
regarding some
matters in the
education department
for effective action in
corruption cases.
ZAHIDA KHAN
MoS, EDUCATION
Black spots on roads fixed: CM
From Pg1...
Chief Minister Ashok
Gehlot on Saturday said
that special attention is
being paid on the con-
struction of roads along
with preventing road ac-
cidents. After identify-
ing 1548 black spots in
the state, 1365 have
been fixed. Along with
the inspection by the ex-
perts, now the responsi-
bility of the company
making the roads has
been made for 5 years.
Besides this, Rs 55 crore
has been approved for
the Centre of Excellence
for Road and Building
Construction in Jaipur.
Gehlot said that the au-
dit has been carried out
by the experts to make
Shahjahanpur to Ajmer,
Bar to Bilada (Jodhpur)
and Sikar to Bikaner
roads accident-free. Ini-
tiative has been taken to
make these 3 roads free
from accidents by fixing
the black spots and other
reasons for accidents on
these roads. Soon these
works will be completed.
UDH Minister Shanti
Kumar Dhariwal said
that the infrastructure is
being strengthened every
year by increasing the
road works in urban bod-
ies. Work is being done
by taking opinion of pub-
lic representatives and
local people.
CM Ashok Gehlot during foundation stone laying of 4101 works
in 232 urban bodies at CMR on Saturday.

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Satyanarayan Sharma
Jaipur
Jaipur crime branch
seized cocaine worth Rs
one crore on Saturday
from two foreign smug-
glers, who were without
visas. The crime branch
team is interrogating the
two. Ramsingh Nathawat
of crime branch stated
that the accused, Thede-
marvilas and Jalkimanu-
al, residents of Nigeria
(South Africa) were ar-
rested from Sindhi Colo-
ny of Jawahar Nagar.
Cocaine and Rs one
lakh cash has been seized
from the possession of
the two accused. The
crime branch of police
seized 58 grams of co-
caine from their posses-
sion. During investiga-
tion, it came to light that
the two had come to Jai-
pur in order to supply
cocaine from New Delhi.
RAJASTHAN
05
Victim’s parents abducted: Alleges family
KARAULI DALIT’S RAPE, MURDER
Mainaccusedheld,dharnaends,
lastrightsofvictimperformed
CHIEF SECY ON JODHPUR VISIT
Implementation of budget schemes discussed
Rajeev Gaur
Shiv Prakash Purohit
Jodhpur
hief Secretary
Usha Sharma
chaired a meet-
ing of officers during her
Jodhpur visit on Saturday
and reviewed the prog-
ress in implementation of
budget schemes.
The meeting was held
in the divisional commis-
sioner’s office.
She directed all the
collectors under Jodhpur
division to ensure that the
schemes and pro-
grammes of the state
government are imple-
mented successfully.
Usha Sharma also
took feedback about Ra-
jiv Gandhi rural and ur-
ban Olympic games, An-
napurna food packet
scheme, social pension
scheme, Indira Gandhi
Urban Employment
Guarantee scheme
among others.
Falodi, Balotra, and
Sanchor have been made
into new districts. Dis-
cussions were also held
on how government
schemes can be better
implemented in these
new districts by special
officers. The agenda of
this meeting did not in-
clude the boundaries and
areas that will be includ-
ed in these new districts.
Manoj Jain Manish Bansal
Karauli
Protest at Hindon District
Hospital led by Kirori
Lal Meena over the rape
and murder of a Dalit
woman in Karauli ended
on Saturday after the ar-
rest of the main accused,
Golu Meena. Golu Mee-
na and his father have
also been arrested and the
two are being interrogat-
ed. The police ensured
the security and trans-
ported the body of the
woman to her village,
where the last rites were
performed.
Meanwhile, the de-
ceased woman’s uncle,
Om Prakash Bairwa, has
alleged that mother of de-
ceased was kidnapped
from the protest site
while her father, who re-
turned from Dubai, was
kidnapped from Jaipur
Airport. A complaint has
been registered. State
BJP in-charge Arun Sin-
gh visited the village and
said that pressure is being
made on the father of the
deceased.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Reacting to theACB trap
of Gopal Kesawat and
others in Rs 18.50 lakh
brie case, the complain-
ant told the First India
that many people associ-
ated with RPSC are in-
volved in this episode.
“They used to increase
the marks in the exam by
changing OMR sheet,”
said the complainant,
who has also named 2
women RPSC members.
Govind Singh Dotasra
said that party had al-
ready expelled Gopal
Kesawat. “ If he is still in
party, then we will check
and expel him. We will
take strict action against
the accused and govern-
ment’s intention is clear
that’s why big action is
being taken,” he said.
Dotasra said that no one
who is corrupt will be
spared. Rajya Sabha MP
Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena
said that he has constant-
ly been raising the issue
of paper leak.
BJP state president CP
Joshi and Vasudhara Raje
said that the real face of
the Congress has come to
the fore after the ACB
caught former Congress
minister of state Gopal
Kesawat. He said that
Kesawat is not the only
person, many people of
Congress government
are involved in this gang.
The accused Golu Meena and his father in police custody on Saturday. (Right) Arun Singh and
Sukhbir Singh Jaunpauriya at the dharna outside Hindon District hospital in Karauli.
Accused Gopal Kesawat, ex minister of state (Blue T-shirt) in ACB
custody on Saturday. MUKESH KIRADOO
BJP MP Diya Kumari with Jitendra Gothwal, Pramod Vashishtha
addressing the media at BJP party office in Jaipur on Saturday.
C
BJP MP DIYA KUMARI ATTACKS CONGRESS GOVT
OVER RISING CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN IN STATE
Jaipur: Attacking Congress over crime against
women in Rajasthan, BJP MP from Rajsamand Diya
Kumari said that Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi
had given a slogan ‘Ladki Hoon Lad Sakti Hoon’ but she
does not look at the women suffering in the state ruled
by her party. Addressing a press conference at the party
office, she said that incident in Karauli shook entire state
in which a girl was raped and murdered, acid was poured
into her mouth and the body was thrown into a well. She
said that the police were negligent towards the report of
the family. She demanded the resignation of CM Gehlot on
moral grounds in wake of increasing crime against women
in the state. She said that CM is also the Home Minister of
the State and has a direct responsibility of such unfortunate
incidents taking place one after another. AishwaryPradhan
IN BRIEF
2nd
unit of Kalisindh
Power Plant in
Jhalawar shuts down
Jaipur: Two students
suffered head injuries
when students clashed
using sticks at Rajasthan
College. Students associ-
ated with NSUI, led by
student leader Mahesh
Chaudhary, are said to be
involved. Several other
students suffered injuries
in their heads, hands and
feet during clash. NSUI
student leader Mahesh
Chaudhary arrived at the
college. Soon, the Bajaj
Nagar police also arrived
at the scene.
Jhalawar: The second
unit of the Kalisindh
Thermal Power Plant in
Jhalawar has shut down.
With this, 600 megawatts
of power generated from
this plant has come to a
halt. The first unit has
been shut for 21 days
now. With the second
unit shutting down, pow-
er generation came to a
halt. The shutdown of
both units will directly
impact power generation.
Students clash at
Rajasthan College, 2
suffer head injuries
More RPSC members on
ACB radar in graft case
Bribe was sought in
lieu of getting RPSC
exam of executive
officer cleared
TwoNigeriannationalsheldwith
cocaineworth`1croreinJaipur
Arif Mansoori
Jhalawar
Newly appointed PCC
vice-president Kailash
Meena received a his-
toric and grand welcome
on reaching Jhalawar.
More than 1000 vehicles
were involved in Mee-
na’s convoy. Wherever
Meena’s convoy passed
from Jhalawar to Kam-
kheda, the roads got
jammed and there was
competition among sup-
ports to welcome Meena.
Meena was welcomed
grandly by the KGN So-
ciety, Meena Samaj offi-
cials and doctors in front
of Roop Nagar Society
on City Fourlane of Jhal-
awar city, by lawyers and
other organizations in
front of Mini Secretariat.
Meena, humbly ex-
pressed his gratitude to
the supporters.
Sandeep Goyal
Ranthambore
In a good news from Ran-
thambore National Park,
Tigress T-124 gave birth
to three cubs. The CCTV
footage grabbed the shots
of tigress shifting the
cubs near the Rajbagh
Palace. This is the second
litter of a 4.5 year old ti-
gress. DCF Mohit Gupta
gave instructions to in-
crease monitoring and
security of tigress and
cubs. The tigress gave
birth to the cubs about 20
days ago but the photos
were captured in the trap
camera of the forest de-
partment late on Friday.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
In a first, the Pocso court
of Jaipur Metropolitan
Second sentenced a mi-
nor to life imprisonment
in a case related to rape
and murder. Presiding of-
ficer Rajveer Singh is-
sued the order. The court
also imposed a fine of Rs
20,000 on the accused.
The verdict was deliv-
ered within 13 months
and 10 days of the inci-
dent taking place and
first information report
being filed.
Special Public Prose-
cutor Mahaveer Singh
Kishanawat represented
the prosecution. He pre-
sented statements of 22
witnesses in court.Along
with this, 14 articles were
submitted as evidence in
the court. The father of
the deceased had filed a
report atAmer police sta-
tion on June 4 last year.
Kailash Meena in Jhalawar.
Chief Secretary Usha Sharma with other officers in a meeting
with district collector in Jodhpur on Saturday.
Tigress T-124 ‘Riddhi’ seen shifting a cub on Saturday.
State proud for
Bhilwara man in
Chandrayaan team
Naveen Joshi
Moolchand Peswani
Bhilwara
The inclusion of Vaibhav
Upadhyay from Shahpu-
ra district as an Altimeter
Designing Engineer dur-
ing the launch of ISRO’s
Chandrayaan-3 has
brought recognition to
Rajasthan on a national
and international level.
After being a part of the
Chandrayaan team and its
successful launch, there
was a celebration at his
home on Saturday. Vaib-
hav’s parents were visibly
proud and delighted.
The decision comes
after a case was
registerd against the
accused on June 4 in
Amer police station
last year by the father
of the deceased
Lifesentencetominor
inrape,murdercase
Tigress T-124 sighted with three cubs
Congress vice-prez Kailash Meena
receives grand welcome in Jhalawar
Protest intensifies
Protests continue to intensify in Jaipur on Saturday after a group of ABVP members were
lathi-charge on Friday while demonstrating against rape, murder of a dalit girl in Karauli.
SANTOSH SHARMA
Entire RPSC has
become den of
corruption. Paper
leak mafia has
deep roots. If
investigation is
done, big leaders
and officers can
be caught.
KIRODI LAL MEENA,
BJP MP
We have already
expelled Gopal
Kesawat from the
party. The criminal
has no caste or
religion. The
government has
zero tolerance for
corruption.
GS DOTASRA,
PCC CHIEF
TWO MBBS STUDENTS NABBED WITH CHARAS
EX-BJP DIST VICE-PREZ BOOKED IN NDPS ACT
Two third-year MBBS students were arrested in the
Khoh-Nagoriyan area with 1.50 kilogram of canna-
bis during a raid by the Commissionerate’s Special
Team Action was taken under the guidance of Additional
Police Commissioner Kailash Bishnoi. The two have been
identified as Piyush and Aditya and are students at a
private college. Bishnoi said, “Such students spoil other
students. The police will not allow in any circumstance.”
In a crackdown on drug business in Anupgarh, police
have arrested three people, including Rajaram alias
Raju Dal, former district vice-president of BJP Yuva
Morcha and former member of BJP state executive. He was
arrested on Friday while on way to deliver drugs. The police
raided his residence and seized 1020 banned drugs, 104
syrup, and liquor bottles. Police said that during patrolling,
they stopped the accused and found drugs on searching.
TOP OFFICIALS REVIEW
LAW AND ORDER IN RAJ
Chief Secretary
Usha Sharma
and DGP Umesh
Mishra reviewed law and
order situation in a meet-
ing. DG Law and order
Rajiv Sharma, ADG Crime
Dinesh MN, Jodhpur Police
Commissioner Ravidutt
Gaur and other IPS officers
of Jodhpur division were
present in the meeting.
STATE GOVT HAS TO BE
WOKEN UP: ARUN SINGH
“Together with the
police, ministers and
MLAs are constantly
trying to reach a settlement.
Instead of taking action
against the accused, it is
very shameful to pressurize
them to compromise like
this,” Arun Singh said. “We
should give a big shape to
this dharna. This sleeping
dumb, deaf government
has to be woken up, and
this government has to be
uprooted,” he said while
participating in the dharna.
T-124, also known as
‘Riddhi’
, was earlier
set to be shifted to
Sariska Tiger Reserve
The accused in police custody.

INDIA
06
LAUNCH OF CHANDRAYAAN 3
Mission to explore human habitat on Moon: Dr Singh
ANI
Chennai
nion Minister of
State for Sci-
ence and Tech-
nology Dr Jitendra Singh
on Saturday said that In-
dia’s lunar mission Chan-
drayaan 3 will explore
the possibilities of hu-
man habitat on the moon.
He said Chandrayaan
has placed India as the
leading global player as
far as space technology is
concerned. “The out-
comes are going to be at
multiple levels to the
benefit of India. It has
placed India as the lead-
ing global player regard-
ing space technology and
the space sector,” he said.
Chandrayaan-3 was
successfully launched on
GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3)
heavy-lift launch vehicle
from Satish Dhawan
Space Centre inAndhra ’s
Sriharikota on Friday.
The journey from
Earth to the moon for the
spacecraft is estimated to
take about a month, and
the landing is expected on
August 23. Upon landing,
it will operate for one lu-
nar day, which is approx-
imately 14 Earth days.
One day on the Moon is
equal to 14 days on Earth.
Chandrayaan-3, In-
dia’s third lunar explora-
tion mission, will make
India the fourth country
after the US, China, and
Russia, to land its space-
craft on the surface of the
moon and demonstrate
the country’s abilities for
safe and soft landing on
the lunar surface.
Chandrayaan-3 is the
ISRO’s follow-up at-
tempt after the Chan-
drayaan-2 mission faced
challenges during its soft
landing on the lunar sur-
face in 2019.
Union MoS Dr Jitendra Singh with ISRO Chairman S Somnath and
others at the launch of Chandrayaan-3, on Friday. FILE
U
PTI
Chandigarh
Floodwaters have started
receding in several plac-
es of Punjab and Hary-
ana, battered by heavy
downpour earlier this
week, and relief work is
underway in affected ar-
eas in both states, offi-
cials said on Saturday.
With the threat of wa-
ter and vector-borne dis-
eases looming large in
flood-affected areas,
health department offi-
cials have been directed
to take appropriate steps
to prevent any such out-
break, they said.
The officials also said
that medical camps have
been set up in flood-hit
areas and medicines are
being distributed to
people. At least 39 peo-
ple have died in rain-
related incidents in
Punjab and Haryana.
According to official
data, 19 people have
died in rain-related inci-
dents in Punjab while
the death toll in Haryana
stands at 20.
Over 22,000 people
have been moved to
safety from waterlogged
localities in various
flood-hit districts of
Punjab. In neighbouring
Haryana, 4,495 people
have been evacuated.
Bilaspur: Asserting
that the Centre
is standing with
states dealing with the
aftermath of heavy rains,
BJP National president
JP Nadda has said the
Union government has
“released” a second in-
stalment of “Rs 181 crore”
for Himachal Pradesh.
Hamirpur: The
Centre is doing its
best to help all the
states, including Himachal
Pradesh, that have been
hit by natural calamities,
Union Minister Anurag
Thakur said on Saturday.
He said the Centre has
already released Rs 361
crore in two installments.
The BJP on Saturday alleged that inaction and
corruption of the AAP govt was responsible for
the flood in Delhi and asked CM Arvind Kejriwal to
apologise to the people for “failing” to handle the situa-
tion. Addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson
Gaurav Bhatia and party MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma
alleged that the flood was caused by lack of desilting of the
Yamuna in the last eight years of the Kejriwal government.
Kolkata: The TMC
activists alleg-
edly abducted a BJP
worker, assaulted him and
urinated on him in West
Bengal’s West Midnapore
district, sources said on
Saturday. On Thursday
night, the said BJP worker
was abducted by the ruling
party activists and taken to
a local party office in Garbe-
ta, where the alleged torture
and humiliation took place,
sources further said.
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday
appointed Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
as the convenor of the State Election Management
Committee for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections
due later this year. The party has stepped up its electoral
efforts in Madhya Pradesh which is among five states that
will go to the polls later this year.
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi
who landed in India on Saturday
late evening after concluding his
two-nation tour of France and the United
Arab Emirates (UAE), has spoken to
Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena and en-
quired about the waterlogging and flood
situation in Delhi, the sources said.
CENTRE IS STANDING
WITH STATES: NADDA
ArmypersonnelrescuepeoplefromafloodedvillagenearGhaggarriverinPatiala,onSaturday. PTI
GoIHELPINGAFFECTED
STATES,SAYSTHAKUR
BJP BLAMES AAP’S ‘INACTION’ FOR DELHI FLOODS
TMC MEN URINATE ON
INJURED BJP WORKER
BJPAPPOINTSUNIONMINISTERNARENDRATOMAR
CONVENOR FOR POLL-BOUND MADHYA PRADESH
PM CALLS DELHI LG TO ABOUT FLOOD SITUATION
Meanwhile in Delhi….
Yamuna’slevelgoingdown,
situationtobenormalsoon
PTI
New Delhi
Delhi CM Arvind Kejri-
wal on Saturday said the
water level of the Yamu-
na is receding slowly and
the situation will normal-
ise soon if there is no
more heavy rainfall.
With several parts of the
city still inundated, the
CM urged people to avoid
waterlogged areas. He
further said that the water
treatment plants at Wa-
zirabad and Chandrawal
will start functioning
again by Sunday.
WATER-LOGGING IN
ODISHA AFTER RAINS
Bhubaneswar: Heavy
rains lashed many
parts of Odisha,
mostly the coastal region
leading to water-logging in
Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
on Saturday. The IMD has
forecast more rainfall in the
state. The water-logging in
the state capital led to traffic
jams and caused difficulty
for people to drive vehicles
in knee-deep water in many
places while many slums
and low-laying areas were
submerged under water. IMD
said that the highest 118.4
mm rainfall was recorded at
Jharsuguda followed by 68.2
mm at Chandbali and 35.2
mm in Bhubaneswar.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
z At least 39 people died
in rain-related incidents
in Punjab and Haryana.
According to official data,
19 people have died in
rain-related incidents in
Punjab and in Haryana at
least 20 people died.
z Fourteen districts Patiala,
Moga, Ludhiana, Mo-
hali, Jalandhar, Sangrur,
Pathankot, Tarn Taran,
Ferozepur, Fatehgarh
Sahib, Faridkot, Ho-
shiarpur, Rupnagar and
SBS Nagar have been
affected in Punjab.
z In Haryana, the number
of districts affected in the
heavy downpour stands
at 13 Ambala, Fatehabad,
Faridabad, Panchkula,
Jhajjar, Kurukshetra,
Karnal, Kaithal, Panipat,
Sonipat, Palwal, Sirsa
and Yamunanagar.
z The water level in the
Hathnikund barrage in
Haryana’s Yamunanagar
was at 54,012 cusecs at
11 am. The flow rate was
significantly lower than
Tuesday morning’s 3.21
lakh cusecs, officials said.
z District authorities, along
with personnel from the
Army, Border Security
Force and the National
Disaster Response
Force, were involved in
relief operations. They
also distributed dry ra-
tions, medicines, drinking
water and cattle fodder.
Several areas in Punjab, Haryana heave a sigh of a little relief as floodwater starts receding finally
Aftermath of rain’s fury
Locals wade through a waterlogged area at Yamuna Bazar colony, in New Delhi, on Saturday. PTI
Party Panel to probe
BJP leader’s death in
‘police lathi charge’
ANI
Patna
BJP chief JP Nadda
formed a four-member
inquiry committee to
probe death of party lead-
er Vijay Singh during the
lathi charge by the police
in Patna on Thursday.
The inquiry committee
includes former
Jharkhand CM Raghubar
Das, and three MPs —
Manoj Tiwari, Vishnu
Dayal Ram and Sunita
Duggal. The members of
the probe panel will visit
the Bihar capital, collect
information and send a
report to the BJPnational
president, the party said
in an official statement.
The BJP claimed that
Vijay Singh died after
sustaining grievous inju-
ries in the police lathi
charge while the party
members were carrying a
protest march.
NaddainvitesLJPtoNDAmeet,
Chiragsayswilltakeacallsoon
ANI
New Delhi
BJP chief JP Nadda on
Saturday wrote to Lok
Janshakti Party (Ram Vi-
las) chief Chirag Paswan,
inviting him to the Na-
tional Democratic Alli-
ance (NDA) meeting to
be held on July 18.
The meeting in Delhi
will be chaired by PM
Narendra Modi. The
meeting of the NDA is
being organised to mark
the completion of 9 years
of the Central govt under
PM Modi. The LJP(Ram
Vilas), significantly, is in
alliance with the BJP at
the Centre.
Reacting to the BJP’s
invite, the LJP chief said
a final decision on at-
tending the NDA meet-
ing or formally joining
the alliance at the Centre
ahead of Lok Sabha elec-
tions will be taken after
holding consultations
with all party leaders.
BJP NATINAL PRESIDENT INVITES HAM CHIEF
JITAN RAM MANJHI ALSO FOR NDA MEETTING
New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party National Presi-
dent JP Nadda on Saturday wrote to Hindustani
Awam Morcha President Jitan Ram Manjhi inviting
him to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting that
is scheduled to be held on July 18. This comes weeks after
former Bihar Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha
(HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi met Union Home Minister
Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi and made his an-
nouncement to return to the NDA. In June, Manjhi withdrew
his support from the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government.
Over 22,000
candidates
score 100
percentile
CUET-UG
Agencies
New Delhi
University Grants Com-
mission (UGC) Chairman
Mamidala Jagadesh Ku-
mar on Saturday an-
nounced the results of
Common University En-
trance Test (CUET)- UG
are live. Over 22,000
candidates scored 100
percentile with maximum
marks scored in English,
PTI reported. As many as
11.11 lakh candidates had
appeared for the second
edition of the entrance
exam.While 5,685 candi-
dates scored 100 percen-
tile in English, 4,850 can-
didates got a top score in
Biology. The universities
will decide about their in-
dividual counselling on
the basis of the scorecard
of CUET (UG) – 2023
provided by the NTA.
Shah chairs meeting
to review facilities
for major airports
ANI
New Delhi
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Saturday
reviewed the facilities
and infrastructure for
major airports in a meet-
ing here in the national
capital to address re-
quirements arising out of
fast-growing domestic
and international aviation
mobility in the country.
In the meeting, which
took place at the Minis-
try of Home Affairs
(MHA), the Minister di-
rected to “develop and
provide standards for the
quick, safe, and conveni-
ent travel experience of
the travellers.”
The meeting was at-
tended by Civil Aviation
Minister Jyotiraditya
Scindia, Home Secretary
Ajay Bhalla and other top
officials of MHA, Minis-
try of Civil Aviation
(MoCA), Intelligence
Bureau, Bureau of Immi-
gration (BOI), Bureau of
Civil Aviation Security
(BCAS), Central Indus-
trial Security Force
(CISF), and Airports Au-
thority of India (AAI).
ANI
Bhopal
Union Forest Minister
BhupendraYadav on Sat-
urday said a team is in-
vestigating into the Chee-
tah deaths at Kuno Na-
tional Park, adding that
they would not be shifted
outside Madhya Pradesh.
Yadav said a team was
put together to look into
the arrangements for the
Cheetahs in the state and
international specialists
were conducting a re-
view on the same. “Our
team is looking into the
entire arrangement and
testing for cheetahs and a
review is underway.
Even international ex-
perts have been roped in
for the purpose. We are
committed to taking
good care of the Chee-
tahs. Our team will also
visit Kuno. We had re-
viewed the arrangements
earlier as well,” he said.
Dedicated team probing
Cheetah deaths: Yadav
Union Forest Minister
Bhupender Yadav. FILE
Union Ministers Amit Shah, Jyotiraditya Scindia and others at a
review meeting in New Delhi, on Saturday. ANI Guv Rajendra Arlekar being
given a memorandum over
police action, in Patna. PTI
“ICONSIDERROCKETSLIKEABABY”,SAYSISRO
CHAIRMANSOMANATHAFTERSUCCESSFULLAUNCH
Hyderabad: Expressing his deep love and associa-
tion with rockets, ISRO chairman S Somanath on
Saturday said he considers the launch vehicles as
babies. He said he enjoyed the launch of Phase-I of Chan-
drayaan-3 on Friday, while adding that he had gone through
the entire data and marvelled at “how beautiful the rocket
was”. ISRO on Friday successfully launched its third moon
mission, this time a far more complicated 41-day voyage to
reach the lunar south pole where no other country has gone
before. The agency said the technically challenging soft
landing on lunar surface, which Chandrayaan-2 could not
achieve, has been planned for 5.47 pm on August 23.
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BUREAUCRATIC TALES
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
ccording post-
ing to fourteen
ofthesixteenof-
ficialswhohavebeenpro-
moted to IAS from RAS,
merely 16 days back, is a
major development. Per-
haps never have orders
been issued in the past at
such a pace. But this too
has happened for the first
timethatnoneoftheoffic-
ershavebeenappointedas
Collector. Notably, Hanu-
man Mal Dhaka and
Sanchita Vishnoi has not
been given posting.
Rajan Vishal’s posting
in CMO is a topic of dis-
cussionashehasservedin
CMO from Dec 2018 to
Jan 2022. Now, as Special
Secretary, he will take
chargeofthe‘WarRoom’.
Till now Gaurav Goyal
was spearheading this re-
sponsibility and it is be-
lieved that his return is
due to his good perfor-
mance for the three years
he served in CMO.
Bhanu Prakash Yeturu
and Vishwa Mohan Shar-
ma have not been given
much attention. Bhanu
has returned to Rajasthan
cadre in Sept 2021 after
carrying out his home
statedeputationinAndhra
Pradesh and in past twen-
ty months, he has been
transferred half a dozen
times. Similarly, Vishva
Mohan Sharma has been
transferredfortheseventh
timeunderthecurrentdis-
pensation and has now
been posted in RUDA, a
cold bag posting.
Notably, among the
‘promotees’, five officials
have been appointed as
Joint Director in various
departments. Kumar Pal
Gautam, Excise Commis-
sioner in Udaipur and Bal
Mukund Asawa were not
looking eye to eye and
now he has been posted in
Revenue as JS. In JMC
Heritage, Rajendra Ku-
mar Verma had got em-
broiledincontroversyand
along with several coun-
cillors, even the chairman
waslobbyingforhistrans-
fer. HenceVerma has now
been posted in Water Re-
source Department as JS.
Jagjeet Singh Monga has
been appointed as JS of
Energy department and
Monga is the sixth JS in
the Energy department in
the current govt and in
past, there have been
times when the depart-
ment has functioned with-
out a JS. Arvind Poswal
has received a ‘jump’and
has been appointed as
Collector of an important
divisional headquarter
like Udaipur. For the past
four and a half years,
Poswal has continuously
functioned as Collector,
first of Rajsamand, then
of Chittorgarh and now of
Udaipur.Heistheonlyof-
ficer in the current gov-
ernment who has served
for this long as Collector.
Peeyush Samariya was
appointed as Chittorgarh
Collector in January
2022, but even before he
could join, he was re-
transferred to Nagaur as
Collector. Now he has fi-
nallycometoChittorgarh.
Ansh Deep has been
transferred for seventh
time in this govt and he
has served as Collector of
Barmer, Pali and Ajmer.
Now again, he has been
appointedas SriGangana-
garCollector.Officialsare
tryingtofindthereasonas
to why he was shuffled
from the post of IG,
Stamps and Registration
at Ajmer, within just two
months into this posting.
Bachanesh Agrawal
was Special Assistant to
MinisterParsadiLalMee-
na for four and a half
years, but owing to his
promotion, his ‘bond’
woth Minister has been
broken. He has now
reached ‘Kar Bhawan’.
Appointing T Shubha-
mangala as Project Direc-
tor in SAMSAis an inter-
esting development as till
now, senior IAS have
been posted on this post
whereas Shubhamangala
is a junior IAS of 2018
batch who received the
first posting in September
2021, after training and
long leave.
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
Addressing the Congress
meeting virtually on Sat-
urday, CM Ashok Gehlot
said that there is a lot of
difference in ‘govt can
comeandgovtiscoming’.
“It makes a difference.
You have to work hard for
it. Public perception has
changedwiththeschemes
of the govt. I know where
we are weak and where
we are good,” he said.
Raj Congress president
GSSDotasrasaidmanyin
the party maintain friend-
ship with BJP and RSS.
“Some of our people
maintain friendship with
RSS-BJP.Iknowthis. Of-
ficers are changed at the
behest of BJP office bear-
ersandMLAs,butitisnot
done when Cong workers
or MLAsay. When we go
to field, we get to hear
these things,” Dotasra
said.
Dotasra also said that
if the Congress wins the
assembly elections, it
will be because of the
party organisation. He
said the condition of BJP
in the Rajasthan assem-
bly elections will be
worse than in Karnataka.
He said the Congress
would retain power in the
northern state.
Lashing out at PM
Narendra Modi’s pro-
posed meeting in the Jat-
dominated Nagaur dis-
trict later this month, he
said PM should have de-
clared Mangarh dham a
national museum during
his Mangarh visit and
should have announced
ERCP a national project.
Congress in-charge for
Rajasthan Sukhjinder
Singh Randhawa said the
newly appointed office
bearers have been asked
to publicise schemes of
the state government.
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra along with Qazi Nizamuddin, Virendra
Rathore and Amrrita Dhawan at PCC office in Jaipur on Saturday. SANTOSH SHARMA
Rajan Vishal’s posting
in CMO is a topic of
discussion as he has
served in CMO from
Dec 2018 to Jan 2022.
Now, as Special
Secretary, he will
take charge of the
‘War Room’
A
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If you can’t do anything about a
problem at the moment, at least
be hopeful for a solution till you
can get back to tackling it.
Dr JAGDEESH CHANDRA,
CEO Editor-in-Chief, First India
PRASHANT KISHOR HEADING FOR BJP?
WHY BSP SUPREMO MAYAWATI IS HAPPY?
ill election strategist Prashant Kishor,
who claims to announce a new politics
from his ‘Jan Suraj Manch’, undergo a
homecoming? Once he was included in Modi’s
‘Blue Eyed Boy’, PK is also said to have played
an important role in helping the BJP win the 2014
Lok Sabha elections. When the BJP government
was formed at the centre, PK went and sat in
the lap of BJP’s opponents for some reason. PK
took over the work of Mamata Banerjee’s election
management. He started looking after the work of
Arvind Kejriwal, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Nitish and
to some extent Rahul
Gandhi as well. It is
said that the original
idea of Rahul’s Bharat
Jodo Yatra was also
of PK. But he didn’t
get on much with
Rahul, rather mixed
in easily with Mamata and Nitish. Then PK took
out his Jan Suraj Yatra in Bihar. He went with the
intention of changing the face of Bihar. But when
his yatra did not get any special response in the
state, then he started looking towards BJP with
hopeful eyes. Sources reveal that PK has had
two important meetings with the BJP top leader-
ship in the last few days wherein old grievances
have also been resolved and now it is being
speculated that PK will play an important role in
the BJP organization in the coming days and can
be asked to remain active in Bihar.
SP supremo Mayawati says that she
has decided on her political successor.
This young leader is none other than
Akash Anand, Mayawati’s nephew. It is believed
that after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Behenji
will hand over the command of BSP to Anand.
Right now, in view of the upcoming state elec-
tions, Behenji has also handed over the responsi-
bility of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
and Telangana assembly elections to Anand. He
has been made the National Coordinator of BSP.
If we have a look at the list of star campaigners of
BSP, then Mayawati is
at number one in this
list, Satish Chandra
Mishra at number two
and Akash Anand at
number three. Akash
appeared on a public
platform for the first
time in 2019 with his aunt Mayawati. After his
initial studies from ‘Pathway School’ in Gurgaon,
Akash went to London for further studies, where
between 2013-16 he obtained a BBA degree from
a University of London and in 2016 he started
his own company ‘DJT Group’ and became the
CEO and MD of this group. This group has ‘Hyper
Market Derica’. Behenji is confident that by giving
Akash an important role in the party, the youth will
also join the BSP in a big way. Behinji’s party is
also projecting Akash Anand as a ‘youth icon’.
By Tridib Raman
The author is a journalist and political commentator
and views expressed are his personal
FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL
Mirch Masala
CAN NITISH KUMAR CHANGE COLOURS AGAIN?
t may seem strange to hear,
but word is that Bihar CM Nitish
Kumar, who has emerged as
the new leader of opposition
unit, can change colors once again?
Because as the central investigative
agencies tighten their noose on the Lalu
family, Nitish is becoming a little reluctant.
Even after declaring Tejashwi Yadav as
his political heir in Bihar, the RJD family
is not liking this changed gesture of Nit-
ish. So, these days the BJP people are
also riding on the waves of excessive
enthusiasm that after Maharashtra, now
‘Khela’ may also happen in Bihar.
Recently Harivansh reached Patna
to meet Nitish. Though Harivansh
had been asking for time to meet
his party chief Nitish since a long
time, Nitish was not giving him
time to meet. These days Nitish
is meeting one-to-one with
JDU’s MPs and MLAs in
Patna, so, being JDU’s
MP, Harivansh’s number had also come
up. It is said that Harivansh and Nitish had
a closed-door meeting wherein efforts
were made to remove old grievances and
‘road map’ of future politics was openly
discussed. It is well known that Harivansh
is close to the top of BJP. When most of
the opposition parties had boycotted the
inauguration of the new Parliament House,
even Harivansh’s own party JDU had an-
nounced its boycott, despite this Harivansh
participated in it. Nitish did not take any
disciplinary action against Harivansh,
indicating that Nitish wants to keep one
end open with BJP. In coming days,
Mahakumbh of Opposition unity is
to be held in Bengaluru and there
are discussions that Nitish can
be made coordinator of this new
‘Mahamanch’. In such a situation,
what can be the purpose of riding
two boats by Nitish, this
secret is hidden in
womb of the future.
SMART TV AND THE MEDIA CENTRE IN MANIPUR FOR JOURNALISTS
ver since the fire has been burning in Manipur, the administration there has
been forced to bar internet services. So, the journalists working there were
facing a lot of difficulties in filing their reports. Then the journalists collectively
complained about this to the CM Birender Singh who asked his DPR to find a solution
to this problem. DPR hastily built a media center in Imphal which was equipped with
internet connection. A separate network of internet was provided in the center. A few
days later, State Edu Min Basanta Singh came to hold a press conference and asked the
journos, ‘Is this media center working properly?’ The journalists in turn replied, “There is
only a lack of a TV.” In a hurry, the minister donated a smart TV to the media center.
E
B
W
I
‘EKLA CHALO’ FOR
CONGRESS?
ahul Gandhi is
in a new avatar
these days.
He has come to know
how politics is a game
of snakes ladders, so
he has kept all his focus
on his image makeover.
Rahul also knows that
2024 election is a ‘do or
die’ election for him. So,
despite being secretive
in all the exercises of the
opposition unit, he has
told his party organization
that ‘Congress should be
prepared to contest elec-
tions on its own in every
state.’ He chaired meet-
ing recently of Maha Cong
and told party leaders that
‘Cong should be prepared
to contest all the 48 Lok
Sabha seats’. Coming out
of the meeting, Maha-
rashtra PCC chief Nana
Patole, ignorantly, said
that ‘Cong will contest on
all the seats in Maharash-
tra alone.’ On this, Uddhav
Thackeray and Sharad
Pawar immediately
objected to Rahul and
then Patole had to clarify
his statement. These
days Rahul is chairing the
meetings, state-wise, of
PCCs in which Mallikarjun
Kharge, Venugopal and
the state president of the
concerned state attend.
Cong Gen Secy Priyanka
Gandhi has not been seen
in such meetings till now.
Word is that Rahul and
Priyanka have agreed
that ‘all the work of the
organization will be looked
after by Rahul and his
team and Priyanka, as a
star campaigner, will go
around campaigning for
Congress across country.
It is said that leaders of
Priyanka’s team have also
been asked to restrain
their tongues.
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Cabinet reshuffle:
State may get two
Deputy CMs
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
As the political mercury
rises in the state ahead of
assembly elections, there
is a major ‘buzz’ in the
political circles about re-
shuffle and expansion of
Gehlot cabinet. It is be-
lieved that 2 Dy CMs can
be made wherein Mahen-
drajeetSinghMalviyacan
become Deputy CM.
Speaker Dr. CP Joshi can
also come in the govt.
Although Joshi’s name
is running for the post of
National General Secy,
but important question is
who will be the new As-
sembly Speaker? The
posts of Deputy Speaker
and Deputy Chief Whip
will also be decided soon
and it is believed that
Mahendra Chaudhary
can be promoted to post
of Chief Whip.
‘BJPtoloseinRajworsethanK’taka’
New executive instructed to promote Gehlot govt schemes
CONGRESS MEETING
Governor Kalraj Mishra and Satyavati Mishra presenting
the emblem to President Droupadi Murmu at Raj Bhawan.
on Saturday. Governor Mishra also presented a photo
album prepared by the DIPR to President Murmu.
Governor Kalraj Mishra and former CM Vasundhara Raje
interacting as she paid a courtesy call on him at Raj
Bhawan in Jaipur on Saturday.
Governor Kalraj Mishra
bid farewell to President
Droupadi Murmu at
Sanganer Airport in Jaipur
on Saturday. State’s First
Lady Satyavati Mishra,
Industries Min Shakuntala
Rawat, CS Usha Sharma
and DGP Umesh Mishra
were also present at the
airport on this occasion. To
preserve the memory of
the visit, Governor Kalraj
Mishra also presented the
Photographs of President
Murmu’s Khatu Shyamji
Mandir Darshan, Rajasthan
Vidhansabha and
Rajasthan International
Center’s program.
Adieu to President; Raje meets Governor
CP Joshi MS Malviya
Some of our people
maintain friendship
with RSS-BJP, says
PCC chief Dotasra
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from the concert, and in her
caption, she wrote she is
glad that Anisha could fi-
nally enjoy the concert.
Now, Anisha has shared a
lengthy post on Instagram, in
which she gave a shoutout to
Priyanka for her kind gesture.
In her caption,Anisha mentioned how she got
duped. She then wrote that she told this to Pri-
yanka Chopra, who then got
her a ticket to the concert,
and she got to hang out
in the VIP box. “I told
this story to @pri-
yankachopra and two
days later and she
invited me to go see
Beyoncé with her! I
would just like to
say THANK YOU
SO MUCH AGAIN!
Hanging out in #jayz
VIP BOX and getting
the ultimate Beyoncé
experience was
breath taking!
Priyanka invites stuntwoman
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atrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are
always delightful and regale fans
with their romance. After keeping
their relationship under wraps for a
significant period of time, the couple surprised
everyone with their wedding in a private cere-
mony that took place in December 2021. Since
then, they have been giving fans a glimpse into
their love-filled marital journey. The much-
adored Bollywood couple con-
tinues to make headlines
with their public appear-
ances.They were recent-
ly spotted at the airport
holding hands and this
made their fans go gaga,
yet again. The couple’s re-
laxed and casual airport
look showcased their effort-
less style, and their beaming
smiles only added to
the charm. While
Katrina wore a fit-
ted floral printed
top with ripped
b o y f r i e n d
jeans, Vicky
chose a white
tee shirt that he
paired with
blue trousers
and a black jack-
et. The couple
wore matching
shades in black and
white sneakers.
Katrina and
Vicky’s PDA
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of the YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE by Saurabbh Sachdeva
ARIES
MAR 21 - APR 20
Money put together on previous occasions
is likely to come in handy. A family young-
ster is keen to learn from you, so don’t
disappoint. Settling down in a new house
is indicated for some. You may have to
awaken partner’s interest in you once.
LEO
JULY 24 - AUGUST 23
You are likely to find the day most auspi-
cious. Your knowledge about your line of
work will be roundly appreciated and get
you the thumbs up from higher ups. Friends
and family may get together to give you a
surprise and make your day.
SAGITTARIUS
NOV 23 - DEC 22
Problem about finances will be resolved.
Those on medication will find a distinct
improvement in their condition. Smooth
going is indicated for those on a long
journey. Stars on the property front appear
the brightest.
LIBRA
SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22
Your popularity is set to soar on both
personal and professional fronts. Some of
you will have to curb your splurging ways.
Family life will cruise along smoothly with
much love and bonhomie. Don’t speed up
on the road.
AQUARIUS
JAN 21 - FEB 19
Help extended to someone will help him
or her get ahead on the academic front.
People falling under this sign will have
very refreshing day. Visiting a mall or
watching a movie with family is likely to be
the highlight of the day for some.
TAURUS
APR 21 - MAY 20
Something you have implemented at work
is likely to profit the company and get
you noticed. You are likely to celebrate
the achievement of a family youngster in
a grand way. Shifting into your very own
house may soon become a reality.
VIRGO
AUG 24 - SEP 23
A vacation you only dreamed about is
likely to become a reality soon. Healthy
eating will help prevent digestive ailments.
Money will be no constraint in buying what
you like. Driving down with lover to a hap-
pening place is indicated today.
CAPRICORN
DEC 23 - JAN 20
Some clarification will need to be sought
on a financial issue, before you take the
next step. Efforts in the real estate market
may bear fruit. A project left halfway by
someone else may come on your shoulders,
but your efforts will be acknowledged.
SCORPIO
OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22
Your financial situation is set to improve,
as earning opportunities come to you. Help
from co-workers in a time consuming task
will be forthcoming on the work front. Sup-
port of family will encourage you to take
up a challenge.
PISCES
FEB20 - MARCH 20
Changes made by you at workplace may
not be appreciated by all. Strict dietary con-
trol will keep you fit as a fiddle. A family
reunion is on the cards and will enable you
to meet everyone. You can be tasked to or-
ganise an outing for friends and relations.
GEMINI
MAY 21 - JUNE 21
Your stars favour a bright beautiful day .A
family reunion is on the cards and you may
get invited to a social function. Tax advisor
will be a big help in saving taxes, so don’t
hesitate. It is difficult for the relationship of
friends turned lovers to fall apart, so relax.
CANCER
JUNE 22 - JULY 23
Money coming from various streams will
keep you in an elated state of mind. A
new fitness regime that you have adopted
promises to keep you in the pink of health.
Your search for perfect partner may soon
be over.
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We all scream for Ice Cream!
I SCREAM...YOU
I SCREAM...YOU SCREAM...
SCREAM...
Mitali
Dusad
mitalidusad01@gmail.com
Legendary and local-
approved, a few old-
school dessert spots in
India feature frozen
treats sandwiched
between wafers or
propped on sticks.
Sampling different
flavours, and
subsequently debating
what combination of
flavours and toppings
would go best together
is what makes the
experience complete.
Whether you’ve got a
hankering for ice cream
or just enjoy flipping
through the
metaphoric pages of
history – City First got
all the scoop on the
most iconic vintage ice
cream shops in India!
any of us don’t
need a special
day to scream
for ice cream,
but back in
1984, President
Reagan felt one was needed. He
proclaimed July as National Ice
Cream Month and the third Sun-
day of July as National Ice
Cream Day, too, saying, “Ice
cream is a nutritious and whole-
some food, enjoyed by over
90% of the people in the United
States. It enjoys a reputation as
the perfect dessert and snack
food.”
Can’t argue with that.There’s
always room for ice cream. Eve-
ryone knows that the best part of
travelling is trying out all the
epic varieties of foods in differ-
ent places.The moment I get off
the plane at a new destination,
I’m already online looking for a
place to have my first meal. Es-
pecially when I’m abroad, it can
be difficult to find a great place
that satisfies what I’m looking
for, and I’m often left picking
where to go based on Instagram
profiles. The one food I hope to
find more than anything else
while travelling? Ice cream.
With a delicious iteration for
every season, ice cream shops
in the country have gone from
being just family-favoured des-
tinations to perfect hangout
spots for first dates, weekly
catch-ups with friends, and low-
key celebrations. And while
quirky establishments with
larger-than-life portion sizes
and sprinkle-dusted waffle
cones are a dime a dozen in ma-
jor cities, a few old-world par-
lours continue to hold space in
the hearts of locals.
Completewithclassicflavour
combinations and seasonal local
ingredients – these feature fro-
zen treats churned by hand or
vintage contraptions, with reci-
pes passed down generations.
Each of these establishments
has a story to tell. For a taste of
all that and more, head on over
tooneofthesevintageicecream
shops in India.
TAJ ICECREAM, MUMBAI (1887)
Nestled in the hustle of Bhendi Bazaar, this
hole in the wall has been serving old-
school, hand-churned ice creams since the
1800s. From a limited six, the menu now
boasts of up to 16 varieties – of which the
custard apple, chikoo, alphonso, and lychee
come highly recommended. That apart,
nothing much has changed – from the
oldest flavour mixed fruit to the copper
canisters used for churning. Best part?
There are no harmful additives in these ice
creams. This spot has served the likes of
Madhubala and Abbas-Mustan.
APSARA ICE CREAMS,
MUMBAI (1971)
In 1971, Nemchand Shah began offering
locals hand-churned ice cream out of a
hole-in-the-wall in Walkeshwar. His
frozen creations were made with the
best quality seasonal fruits through a
meticulous approach. This had instant
takers and the business grew through
word-of-mouth, eventually leading to
several other branches cropping up
across the city. For a taste of history, try
their old-school roasted almond flavour
that’s won hearts since 1984. The pani
puri pataka, guava glory, and sugar-free
ice creams come highly recommended
as well.
JAL MAHAL ICE CREAM PARLOUR, JAIPUR (1982)
One of Jaipur’s most iconic, old-school ice cream parlours, Jal Mahal started with the late
Mahendra Singh’s vision to serve the region’s most decadent ice creams. Despite undergoing
several makeovers over the years, the quality of the frozen treats here remains unchanged.
On the menu are popular options like Hot Chocolate Fudge, Earthquake Sundae, Cherry Berry
Sundae, Fruit Loop Sundae Ice Cream, and more. You could also grab ice cream cakes here
and there are sugar-free, eggless options on the menu. Don’t miss out if you’re in the city.
LAKEVIEW MILK BAR, BENGALURU (1930)
Another wildly popular spot in Bengaluru, this milk bar and ice cream parlour dates
back to the early 1900s and was started by an English native James Meadow Charles.
The banana split here is a must-try and their milkshakes and sandwiches are also
popular. Lakeview Milk Bar has a reputation for standing firm through several
changes in the city, keeping its shutters open for diners and those seeking a sweet
bite. It’s also popularly known as the city’s Willy Wonka Factory.
FAMOUS ICE CREAM, HYDERABAD (1951)
One of Old City’s most popular dessert spots, Famous Ice Cream is named after Moazzam Jah, the son of the
last Nizam of Hyderabad. The ice cream parlour is known for its hand-churned, seasonal fare. First
established in the 1950s, locals have long been raving about the additive-free frozen fare here, the most
recommended of which are the mango, chikoo, custard apple, and chocolate flavours. The atmosphere is
quite laid-back as well, with plastic chairs and old-school tables overlooking yesteryear architecture. Drop
by for the history and stay for the creamy treats.
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Events
firstindia.co.in
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OF WHITE PEPPER
City First
cityfirst@firstindia.co.in
he city’s
elite so-
cialites
and fash-
ion icons
came to-
gether at the Akra Club
in upscale south Delhi to
celebrate the 10th anni-
versary of White Pepper,
a renowned entertain-
ment company on Fri-
day. The extravagant
bash witnessed the pres-
ence of distinguished
guests from
the fashion and social
fraternity, who grooved
to the beats spun by the
resident DJ. The party
was adorned with an ar-
ray of signature cocktails
and delectable snacks
expertly crafted by the
chef, adding to the even-
ing’s allure as Delhi’s
fashionable set revelled
in the festivities.
The guest list for the
event featured prominent
figures such as Joy Mitra,
Shibani Kashyap, Asma
Gulzar, Lizaa Malik, Mia
Lakra, Shaine Soni, Ra-
jiv Gupta, Viresh Verma,
Sanjay Nigam, Ketan
Bhatia, Shivang Kapoor,
Vivek Mishra, Manya
Pathak, Gagan Myne,
Ruhi Ganguly, andAmri-
traj Bora, among others.
Viresh Verma, the found-
er of White Pepper, ex-
pressed his delight, say-
ing, “This celebration
marks ten years of our
remarkable journey in
the fashion industry.
White Pepper has suc-
cessfully orchestrated
numerous prestigious
events across the country
and overseas, serving an
influential clientele.”
T
Vivek Mishra and Mia Lakra
Ritu Rakheja and Salloli Kumar
Adya and Geetanjali
Ashish and Shelly Dhondhiyal
Shibani Kashyap and Rosy Ahluwalia Rashmi Chabra Joy Mitra Shivang Kapoor and Rashi Sharma Viresh Verma and Shikha Yadav
Sunayna Chibba
Nidhi and Jatinder Chaddha
Liza Malik and Mukesh Tyagi

In this era of global
business, a special
program ‘Businessman TO
CEO Retreat 3.0’ is being
organised from 20 to 23
July with the aim of keeping
the business in line with
the changing needs of the
consumers and taking the
business forward. Hundreds
of traders from across
the country will participate in the 4-day event
organised at Crown Plaza Hotel, Tonk Road, Jaipur.
Business and leadership coach, Rahul Malodia will
give success tips to all these businessmen. How can
he become a CEO from a trader through various
sessions, he will discuss various complex issues of
traders and give solutions and suggestions to move
their business forward.
Malviya Nagar MLA Kalicharan
Saraf inaugurated the CC road
constructed in Ward 133’s
Sculpture Colony block using
funds from the MLA fund on
Saturday. Local councilor
Ramesh Saini stated that due
to Saraf’s efforts, new pipelines
were installed in locations such as Murtikala Colony, Shiv Colony, Vasundhara
Colony, and Yamuna Badi, where pipelines were previously unavailable.
Maharudrabhishek was
organised by Alok Pareek, the
State Secretary of the Rajasthan
Pradesh Congress Committee,
at Shri Ram Mandir, Raja Park,
Jaipur, on the auspicious
occasion of the holy month of
Shravan on Friday. Jagdeesh
Chandra graced the occasion
with his presence and performed
the sacred ritual of offering
Jalabhishek to Lord Shiva. During
the occasion, Cabinet Minister
Pratap Singh Khachariyawas,
General Secretary of PCC Lalit Tunwal, Chief Business Officer of
Bharat 24 News Channel, Manoj Jignesh, Ramkishor Pareek,
General Secretary Akshay Pareek, along with numerous
Congress leaders, workers and relatives were also present.
City Buzz
firstindia.co.in
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City First
n a world
where mu-
sic has the
power to
touch hearts
and ignite
emotions, the band SPACE
SALT has emerged as a
promising sensation with the
release of their debut Extend-
ed Play (EP) titled “KHOJ”.
This six-song EPtakes listen-
ers on a captivating journey
through various genres, care-
fully selected to convey each
emotion with intensity and
depth.
With each track on
“KHOJ,” SPACE SALT pre-
sents a unique perspective
and search for emotions that
resonate with listeners from
all walks of life. The songs,
namely “Ae Dil,” “Bewafa,”
“Doori,” “Hai Kahan,” “Kha-
lis,” and “Ae Dil (Reprise),”
delve into themes of love,
betrayal, passion, greed, and
self-discovery. This diverse
range of emotions is expertly
crafted into musical master-
pieces that leave an indelible
impact on the listener’s soul.
From the moment “KHOJ”
hit the airwaves, two tracks,
“AeDil”and“Doori,”became
aninstanthit,resonatingdeep-
ly with fans worldwide.These
songs captured the essence of
love and longing, striking a
chord with their heartfelt lyr-
ics and infectious melodies.
Following their success,
“Khalis”and“Bewafa”gained
significant popularity, further
solidifying SPACE SALT’s
position as a rising force in the
music industry.
The journey of creating
“KHOJ” began in California,
USA, where the band initi-
ated the project and laid the
foundation for their musical
exploration. The process con-
tinued in Jaipur, India, where
they completed the EP, re-
leasing each song over the
course of a year. The collabo-
ration between the band
members, Shravan Sajjan
(lead vocalist and guitarist)
andAtulArora (drummer and
percussionist), led to the cre-
ation of a truly captivating
musical experience.
The songs on “KHOJ” are
a result of the combined ef-
forts of the band, with Shra-
van and Atul breathing life
into the compositions. The
thought-provoking lyrics
were penned by Saattwik
Dikshit and produced by
Ladi, who skillfully brought
together the intricate layers
of sound to create a harmoni-
ous sonic landscape.
SPACE SALT has already
embarked on their next crea-
tive journey, tirelessly work-
ing on new material for their
upcoming album. The band’s
dedication to exploring new
and modern soundscapes
promises an even more mind-
blowing experience for their
fans. With their unwavering
commitment to musical ex-
cellence and their innovative
approach to storytelling,
SPACE SALT is undoubtedly
a force to be reckoned with in
the music industry.
As the music world eagerly
awaits its next release, fans
and music enthusiasts are en-
couraged to embrace the pow-
erful journey offered by
“KHOJ.”Allow yourself to be
immersed in the captivating
melodiesandthought-provok-
ing lyrics of SPACE SALT’s
debut EP, as it showcases the
band’s ability to convey raw
emotions through their music.
Prepare to have your heart-
strings strummed, your emo-
tions stirred, and your soul
uplifted by the magical crea-
tions of SPACE SALT.
Gear up, music lovers, for
an unforgettable experience
with SPACE SALT.
SpaceSalt’sDebutEP“KHOJ”
A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF EMOTIONS
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Scan the code to
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KHOJ
CELEBRATIONS!
Senior Journalist Anil Lodha celebrated his mother, Bimla Lodha’s birthday at
their residence on Saturday. Dr Jagdeesh Chandra added a touch of grandeur
and graced the occasion with his presence. He extended his heartfelt
felicitations to the entire Lodha family followed by a cake-cutting ceremony.
The family members were also present during the cake-cutting celebration
and conveyed their birthday greetings.
Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Dishi Goyal, as she reached
the former’s residence on Saturday, July 15. Dishi Goyal sought
his blessings on the occasion of her birthday, which was
celebrated on July 14. During the occasion, Bhavyansh, Sandeep
Goyal and Saloni were also present.
Jagdeesh Chandra
was greeted by Kavita
Chauhan of the First India
family as she reached
the former’s residence
to seek blessings
on Saturday, Kavita
Chauhan celebrated her
marriage anniversary
on Friday, During the
occasion, Chauhan was
accompanied by her
husband Nimit Mathur
and lovely children
Rajveer and Gauravi.
GREETINGS!
Third Edition of RDTM
City First
he inauguration of
the 3rd edition of
Rajasthan Domes-
tic Travel Mart
(RDTM) was organised at the
Rajasthan International Center
on Saturday. Chairman, of Ra-
jasthan Small Industries Cor-
poration, RajivArora said that
due to Government initiatives,
206 new projects with a pro-
posed investment of Rs. 4500
crores and 14856 rooms have
been registered in the Year
2022, as compared to 187 pro-
jects in the year 2019. The up-
scale hotel chains have come
to Jaipur and are in various
stages of development.
Principal Secretary, Tour-
ism, Gayatri Rathore said that
to cover a maximum number
of tourism units under the um-
brella of Industry benefits, the
State Government has now
considered tourism units in ru-
ral areas having conversion
orders by revenue department/
district collector, hotels, mo-
tels, having 10 or more rooms,
operating hotels on RIICO
land allotted for hotel purpose,
RTDC and RSHC hotels and
Central and State Government
museums. Various dignitaries
were also present including,
Patron of FHTR, Lalit K Pan-
war and Director, Tourism, Dr
Rashmi Sharma.
T
WHAT’S HAPPENING!
The Rajasthan government is taking proactive measures to promote and support
women entrepreneurs in the state. Chief Secretary Usha Sharma expressed
these sentiments while acknowledging the commendable work being done by
organizations like the Forti Women Wing (FWW) for the empowerment of women.
FWW President Dr Sunita Sharma and General Secretary Lalita Kuchchal briefed
CS Usha Sharma about the organization’s one-year agenda. The core committee
members, including Payal Chowdhary, Swati Gehlot, Poonam Madan, Jyoti
Panwar, Archana Sharma, and Sakshi Ahuja, were also present at the meeting.
DURING THE DAY!
In the Tugedar We Thrive Live Talk Show organised on
Saturday at Hotel Grand Safari on Gopalpura Bypass, the
subject of discussion was the politicization of religion and
caste, with a focus on Lord Ram. The program witnessed
the presence of prominent personalities including
Maharaj Balmukundacharya from Hathoj Dham, Iqram
Rajasthani, the President of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Children's Literature Academy, Govind Pareek, Additional
Director General of Police (Public Relations) in Rajasthan,
Acharya Anupam Joli, an expert in astrology and
palmistry, Pawan Goyal, President of Gopalpura Traders
Association, and Acharya Himani Shastri.
Jaipur Jewels Foundation hosted a Moroccan-
themed party, featuring renowned celebrity belly
dancer Ajit Shetty and a lineup of talented artists
on Friday. The event was a visual treat, with the
venue adorned in Moroccan-inspired decorations
and the attendees dressed in elegant Kaftans,
coordinated sets, Pathani suits and Kurta Pyjamas.
The Pink City was transformed into a Moroccan
paradise, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all
the guests. The ambience, complemented by the
enchanting performances, transported everyone
to the exotic land of Morocco.
Diabetes Conclave
he Diabetes
C o n c l a v e
was organ-
ised by the
Department of General
Medicine, Jaipur Nation-
al University Institute of
Medical Sciences and
Research Center. In this
conclave, organized with
the aim of providing a
better solution to society
on diseases like diabetes,
renowned medical ex-
perts and researchers
from across the country
brainstormed on various
aspects of diabetes pre-
vention. Addressing
medicalexpertsondiabe-
tes, treatment and pre-
vention, RUHS Vice
Chancellor Dr Sudhir
Bhandari in his speech at
the conclave said that we
needcontinuousresearch
to prevent this challeng-
ing disease because dia-
betes is caused by west-
ern lifestyle and hyper-
tension. The disease is
spreading rapidly across
Asia.
On this occasion, JNU
Vice Chancellor Dr
Sandeep Bakshi said that
JNU Hospital is such a
platform where every
medical expert is contin-
uously encouraged in the
fieldofmedicalresearch,
givingglobalrecognition
bygivingthemanoppor-
tunity to achieve success
in the field of research.
She goes. —CityFirst
T
Vishvendra Singh cutting the inaugural ribbon. Also seen are Dharmendra
Singh Rathore, Rajiv Arora, Gayatri Rathore, Apurv Kumar and others
Shailendra Singh, Neeta Dundlod
and Rishi Raj Singh Dundlod
Jagdeesh Chandra greeting Bimla Lodha.
Also seen are Prachi Mehta and Mamta Mehta
Jagdeesh Chandra greeting Bimla Lodha. Also seen are
Vaibhav Lodha, Anil Lodha, Pradeep Lodha and Utkarsh Lodha
Jagdeesh Chandra with Bhanu Kumar, Alok Pareek,
Akshay Pareek, Falgun Pareek and others
Jagdeesh Chandra
performing the rituals
Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by Dishi Goyal. Also seen are
Bhavyansh, Sandeep Goyal and Saloni
Preeti Bakshi, Sandeep Bakshi and Dr Sudhir Bhandari
Jagdeesh Chandra with Kavita Chauhan,
Rajveer, Gauravi and Nimit Mathur
Poster of the song...
SANTOSH SHARMA
MUKESH
KIRADOO
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