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ED searches 35
locations; Anil
Ambani group
India, UK in landmark Youths to get Rs 5K
for job-oriented
downplays link
Free Trade Agreement industries: CM
n Doubling of bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030 Trump asks
n Unprecedented access into each other’s markets tech giants to
Ashish Singh
n Duty free access to 99% of Indian exports stop hiring
MUMBAI
from India
The ED on Thursday con- n Adoption is expected only by mid-2026 Agencies
ducted searches at over 35 lo- WASHINGTON DC
cations in Mumbai linked to
entities of the Reliance Anil
Ambani Group (RAAGA)
Ashwin Ahmad
NEW DELHI
Looking US President Donald Trump
has called for eschewing "rad- D efence minister Rajnath
Singh will lay the foun-
companies, as part of its probe ahead ical globalism" pursued by Our Staff Reporter dation stone of a rail coach
into alleged money launder- Prime Minister Modi signed some of the country's firms, BHOPAL manufacturing unit in

T
ing involving over Rs 24,000 the long-awaited FTA - offi- he two prime min- including tech giants like Raisen with an investment of
crore, officials confirmed. cially known as the Compre- isters announced Google, Meta and Microsoft, CM Mohan Yadav has said for Rs 1800 crore on August 10.
The searches, conducted hensive Economic and Trade the strategic road- among others, to "stop build- encouraging youths in em- Preparations are being
under Section 17 of the PMLA, Agreement - with his British map for India-UK rela- ing factories" and "hiring ployment-oriented indus- made for the foundation
are focused on senior execu- counterpart Keir Starmer in
tions through the workers" from countries in- tries, Rs 5k will be provided stone laying of a state-of-the-
India-UK Vision 2035
tives associated with RAAGA. London on Thursday. Govern- cluding India. as incentive. He was address- art rail coach factory in vil-
document. The docu-
The ED is examining financial ment officials stated negoti- ment, which outlines "For too long, much of our ing the Bhoomi Pujan cer- lage Umaria of Gauharganj
transactions involving more ations for the agreement that deeper partnerships in tech industry pursued a rad- emony of 6 new industrial tehsil of Raisen district.
than 50 companies and 25 indi- began three years ago would trade, technology, de- ical globalism that left millions units with an investment of Around 1,575 people will get
viduals. The Mumbai residence see a doubling of bilateral trade The FTA will see a drop in The minister added that the fence, climate and educa- of Americans feeling distrust- Rs 416 crore in Acharpura In- direct and indirect employ-
of industrialist Anil Ambani to $120 billion by 2030 and also tariffs from both nations. Fig- deal would have a trans- tion over the next decade. ful and betrayed. And you dustrial Area near Bhopal on ment. The process of ac-
has not been covered in the op- unprecedented access into ures released by the Commerce formative impact on manufac- The document states know that," Trump said. Thursday. He said that Achar- quisition is being done to
eration, sources clarified. each other’s markets Ministry stated that the agree- turing-intensive sectors like both PMs will meet regu- "Many of our largest tech pura will emerge as a special connect the government
The group (Reliance Anil Am- Speaking at a joint press con- ment has ensured duty free ac- engineering goods, electronics, larly to provide strategic companies have reaped the industrial centre. land allotted to the unit with
bani) has distanced itself from ference with Starmer, PM Modi cess to 99% of Indian exports pharma, chemicals, food pro- direction and oversight blessings of American free- He also laid the foundation the railway line.
the ongoing probe. In an official stated today marked a “historic unlocking $23 bn in opportun- cessing, and plastics,” while while its implementation dom while building their stone of Acharpura Industrial
will be reviewed annually
statement, the group clarified day in our bilateral agreements.” ities for labour intensive sectors. providing Indian consumers factories in China, hiring Area Extension Phase-3 (Village ing. He directed the IG (Police)
by the External Affairs
that Ambani had resigned from Describing the agreement as a Taking to X, Commerce high-quality goods at competi- Minister of India and the workers in India, and slash- Hajjampur), which will be devel- present in the programme to
the board of RCom in 2019 and “blueprint for our shared pros- Minister Piyush Goyal wrote tive prices. Foreign Secretary of UK. ing profits in Ireland. You oped in an area of 31.21 hectares. deploy women police person-
currently holds no board posi- perity,” he said the trade deal that “this agreement is a big From the UK’s side, the FTA know that. All the while He said that along with nel at this post. He said that in
tion in either RCom or Reliance also had global ramifications. win for farmers, ensuring is also being seen as a win. A whisky have been slashed from dismissing and even cen- Bhoomi Pujan of new indus- terms of economy, India was
Home Finance Ltd (RHFL). “Agreements reached between duty-free exports on nearly British government statement 150% to 75% with immediate ef- soring their fellow citizens tries, the state government is ranked 15th in the world in 2014,
“RCom and RHFL are not two democracies and two of the 95% of agricultural products, stated that the FTA ensured fect that drops to 40% after 10 right here at home," Trump also distributing letters of intent now India is moving towards
part of the current Reliance world's major economies will while fisherfolk gain from Zero that India’s tariffs on UK goods years. said ahead of unveiling his for land allotment to young the third position. He said that
Group led by Anil Ambani. lend support to global stability Duty on 99% of marine exports, have fallen from 15% to 3%. Tar- administration's "AI Action entrepreneurs. He said that 20 years ago, per capita income
RCom has been undergoing and prosperity,” he said. boosting their incomes.” iffs on individual goods such as 4Continued on | P8 Plan." within a week, the police post in was Rs 11k in MP, which has
Corporate Insolvency Resol- He said this in his address Acharpura will start function- now become Rs 1.52 lakh.
ution Process (CIRP) under the TRUMP CROPS UP: Asked whether US President Donald Trump figured in the talks, Foreign to the All-In Podcast and Hill
All eligible Ladli Behna beneficiaries will be given
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Secretary Vikram Misri had this to say. "With regard to discussions related to the United States, & Valley Forum AI Summit in
Rs 1500 every month after Diwali. It is the month of
Code, 2016 for over six years. we are in the United Kingdom. We were discussing an FTA agreement between India and the UK. Washington, DC on Wednes-
Sawan, they will also be given shagun amount. The
The focus was on that. Naturally, the overall environment of global trade was referred to, but I day (local time) Washington,
4Continued on | P8 amount will be increased year after year and it will be
would like to emphasise that even more it underlines the significance of the India-UK FTA." DC.
increased to Rs 3k by the year 2028.

fp Briefs Report on OBC before caste census HC seeks report

over affiliation Rs 100 cr fake registry scam
BHOPAL
The government
will present a
Amended bill to be brought to the House
The government is getting ready to bring the amended
of paramedical
colleges unearthed, FIR to be lodged
T
Tyagi to be study report to bill to the House for giving 27% of reservation in jobs. The
bill will be brought to the House after the commission
Our Staff Reporter Our Staff Reporter he investigation has revealed that 8 to 10 more
new DRM the court for submits the study report. The Congress government led
BHOPAL INDORE fake registries have been executed. A record
keeper of the registration department has been
Pankaj Tyagi has been ap- giving 27% in jobs by Kamal Nath brought the bill to the House to give 27%
High Court, principal bench of A scam of Rs 100 crore per- suspended. The registration department has been in-
reservation to the OBC. But the bill did not consist of any
pointed new Divisional Nitendra Sharma Jabalpur, on Thursday has taining to fake registries of structed to lodge an FIR so that the criminal proceeding
study or survey report. Now, the government is preparing
Railway Manager (DRM), BHOPAL sought inspection report from properties, involving staff of can be started Asheesh Singh, Indore collector
to bring a bill to the House on a strong foundation.
Bhopal. He will succeed the state government over para- the registration department
Devashish Tripathi. The state government is pre- Supreme Court, which is hear- preside over the commission, medical colleges’ affiliation. HC and the Indore Municipal Cor- taxes to the IMC. ferred to another person in
paring a report on the OBC ing a petition on the 27% quota and Musam Bisen will be its has continued its stay regarding poration (IMC), surfaced here When he came to pay the IMC revenue records.
NEW DELHI before the beginning of the in jobs to be given to the people member. irregularities in recognition and on Thursday. Collector tax last year, he was told that It also came to light that
Indo-Pak clash caste census.
The government will present
of this category.
The report will be prepared
The commission will submit
a report on the OBC in the
admission of paramedical col-
leges. The HC had stayed the
Asheesh Singh has issued in-
structions to lodge an FIR in
the plot located in Shiv Vilas
Palace Colony in Zone 3 of the
when there were complaints
of garbage being spread on
on cards a report on the number of OBC through the OBC Welfare state. order of the state government the case, so that criminal pro- IMC was not in his name. He this plot, the inspector went
The Asian Cricket Council people, their financial status, Commission. Former minister which allowed the Paramedical ceedings can be initiated. was shocked and complained there but he did not find out
(ACC) is poised to offi- and their social condition to the Ramkrishna Kusmaria will 4Continued on | P8 Council to distribute recogni- Earlier, following a com- to the collector, IMC commis- that it was vacant for years.
cially announce the UAE as tion for academic sessions plaint from a plot holder, the sioner and the registration de- In this case, two FIRs were
the host nation for the up- (2023-24 and 2024-25) with collector conducted a con- partment. The collector lodged a few months back.
coming Asia Cup T20
2026, with India playing a
30-day leave for Wheelchair-bound teacher seeks retrospective effect.
During the hearing of the
fidential probe in December
2024. As per reports, the col-
assigned the task of investigat-
ing the matter to senior dis-
Senior district registrar Dr.
Amarendra Naidu said that in
central role in organizing Central staff to euthanasia after years of pain PIL filed by the Law Students lector had received a com- trict registrar Deepak Sharma. this case, a record keeper of
the high-stakes continen-
tal event. According to take care of Our Staff Reporter wheelchair for about 8 hours
Association in the nursing case,
an application was submitted
plaint in August-September
last year from one Hastimal
The investigation revealed
that there was a fake registry
the registration department
Mardan Rawat had been sus-
ACC sources, India will
play all its matches in
elderly parents INDORE a day. In her letter to the
President, Chandrakanta
by the petitioner recently and
the HC was informed that like
Chouksey, who lives in Mum-
bai. Chouksey comes to the
of this plot in the record room
and on the basis of this fake
pended.

Dubai, and while schedul- PTI In a heart-wrenching ap- cited the unbearable pain and nursing, irregularities are city once every year to pay registry, the plot was trans- 4Continued on | P8
ing is still under dis- NEW DELHI peal, Kumari Chandrakanta her desire to end her life with being noticed in recognition of
cussion, the tournament is Jethani, a dedicated govern- dignity. This courageous yet paramedical colleges as well.
set for mid-September,
with a tight window before
India's Test series against
The service rules allow 30
days' leave to Central gov-
ernment employees, which
ment school teacher from
Indore, made a poignant ap-
peal to President Draupadi
heartbreaking decision high-
lights the challenges faced by
individuals with severe physi-
The MP Paramedical Coun-
cil is distributing recognition
of academic sessions 2023-24
NHRC flags police Temple defaced
in Melbourne
the West Indies. can be availed for any per-
sonal reason including that
Murmu, requesting eutha-
nasia to end her suffering.
cal disabilities and the need
for comprehensive support
and 2024-25 with retrospec-
tive effect without getting af- bias in DJ Yaseen Agencies
MELBOURNE

sex abuse case

BANGKOK of taking care of elderly par- Despite suffering from par- systems. Despite her own filiation from Madhya
Thai, Cambodian ents, Union Minister of State
for Personnel Jitendra Singh
alysis and spending long
hours in excruciating pain
struggles, Chandrakanta's
dedication to teaching and
Pradesh Medical University,
Jabalpur. Government and
A Hindu temple and two
Asian-run restaurants in
forces clash said in Rajya Sabha on Chandrakanta is currently her students serves as a bea- private paramedical colleges Melbourne were defaced
Thai and Cambodian sol- Thursday. working as a teacher at a gov- con of hope and inspiration. are illegally admitting stu- Cops trace with racist graffiti earlier this
diers clashed in several The minister was asked ernment school near Raoji Chandrakanta's request dents and the Paramedical week, triggering deep con-
areas along their border whether there is any provi- Bazar police station in Indore, for euthanasia is currently Council is now distributing wider sex racket cern and outrage among
Thursday in a major esca-
lation of their conflict that
sion for government em-
ployees to avail leave to take
where she continues to in-
spire her students and com-
pending consideration by
the President and relevant
recognition to paramedical
colleges in buildings which
as case deepens community members in Aus-
tralia. The Shree Swamina-
left at least 11 people dead, care of their elderly parents. munity with her unwavering authorities. have been declared unsuitable Our Staff Reporter rayan Temple in Boronia was
mostly civilians. The two dedication to teaching, teach- by the CBI under the investi- BHOPAL found vandalised with red-
sides fired small arms, ar- 4Continued on | P8 ing children while sitting on a 4Continued on | P8 gation of nursing scam. painted racial slurs on Mon-
tillery and rockets, and The investigation into DJ Ya- day, Australia Today said.
Thailand also called in air- seen, already booked for The same hateful messages
strikes. Thai villagers could
be seen on video fleeing
their homes to seek
Next Vice-President will be our own: BJP drugging and sexually ex-
ploiting multiple girls, has
taken a troubling turn as the
Photo of family members
of Drug peddler Yaseen,
were also painted on two
nearby Asian-run restaurants
on Boronia Road the same day.
shelter as the clashes Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar The buzz got louder as Thakur most likely because Bihar is National Human Rights Com- Victoria Police confirmed that
began in the morning.
The decision on the also met BJP president J.P, headed for Assembly elec- mission (NHRC) has raised
who is police custody,
four linked incidents are under
NEW DELHI with police officials.
new Vice-President Nadda on Wednesday. tions. serious concern about poss- investigation, including graffiti
BJP sources on Thursday will be taken after However, the BJP has Meanwhile, Dhankar’s sur- ible police bias and protec- senior police officials. He said on a healing centre on Moun-
made it clear that the party PM Modi’s return cleared the air around the sub- prise announcement to leave tion. Bhopal Police have the accused deliberately tar- tain Highway, the temple, and
had no intention of yielding from his foreign ject and stated that it was a the post is now being linked to recovered 20 obscene videos geted Hindu girls by luring the two restaurants. A police
the post of Vice-President, va- routine meeting and that the his decision to accept an Op- from Yaseen’s mobile phone, them to parties, supplying spokesperson said, “There is
cant after the sudden resigna- tour next week decision on the new Vice- position notice for impeach- allegedly showing young drugs and then raping and absolutely no place at all in our
tion by Jagdeep Dhankhar, to President would only be taken ment of Justice Yashwant school and college girls being filming them to blackmail society for hate-based and rac-
any of its NDA allies and would on the matter as there was following PM Narendra Modi’s Varma from whose official abused after being addicted them into continued sexual ist behaviour.”
like to see one of its own speculation that the post may return from his visit to the UK residence in New Delhi a large to drugs. exploitation. Kanungo also al- One of the slurs sprayed on
leaders, who believes in the next go to either Janata Dal and the Maldives next week. pile of burnt notes was re- NHRC member Priyank leged that several girls were the temple read, "Go Home
party’s ideology, occupy the United leader and Bihar chief On why the names of Kumar covered on March 15 following Kanungo, in a post on X, al- pressured to convert to Islam Brown C**t," according to the
second highest constitutional minister Nitish Kumar or his and Thakur figured promi- a fire call. leged that a fair and impartial and were kept as sex slaves. Australia Today report.
post in the country. party colleague and union nently in the media recently, investigation is unlikely due to
The party sources spoke up minister Ram Nath Thakur. the party sources said it was 4Continued on | P8 Yaseen’s family’s close ties with 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8
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EXPANDING ACADEMIC HORIZON | Two new specialisations

added; new MA programme in English launched
Man accused
of rape after
Youths, women attacked by Hindu
activists over alleged conversions
IIT Indore sees steep hiding
marriage Our Staff Reporter
INDORE

27% rise in admissions

Our Staff Reporter
Our Staff Reporter
INDORE

Rajendra Nagar police regis-

tered a case against a man for
A press conference meant to
present the side of a group ac-
cused of religious conversion
turned chaotic on Thursday
when a group of activists from
INDORE allegedly raping a woman a Hindu organisation allegedly
under the pretext of mar- assaulted eight youths—in-
Indian Institute of Technology riage, while concealing the cluding two women and the
(IIT) Indore has recorded a fact that he was already mar- group's director—outside the
significant surge in admis- ried. Indore Press Club.
sions for the academic year Additional DCP (Zone-1)
2025–26, with an overall aver- Alok Kumar Sharma said that Violence
age increase of around 27 per
cent compared to the pre-
a 25-year-old woman lodged a
complaint stating that she
outside Indore Activists escalate
youths were then taken to the
police station for their safety
vious year. met Rahul Prajapati in August Press Club confrontation and questioning.
According to a press re- 2024 while searching for a job.
Following the scuffle, Ba- Background of
lease issued by the Institute They later entered into a rela- The youths, including Saur-
on Thursday, the MTech pro- tionship. Rahul proposed abh Banerjee, who is said to be
nerjee and others visited a Allegations
newspaper office in Malwa
gramme witnessed the high- marriage and they began liv- the director of the group, had Mill area, preparing to file a Earlier, Hindu organisa-
IIT Indore director Suhas Joshi addresses the newly enrolled students during
est growth among all ing together, during which he arrived to address the media formal police complaint. tions had lodged a complaint
programmes, with enroll-
orientation programme on Thursday. had physical relations with after their premises in Shukra- with Barotha police station in
However, before they could
ments rising by a record 65 education,” Joshi said. her on multiple occasions. wasa village, under Parwat- Dewas, alleging that Banerjee
per cent. “This growth re- Batch size He emphasised the insti- Whenever she asked about pura Panchayat in Dewas
proceed, police from
Dewas arrived to take them and his group had set up
flects a rising interest in ad- n PhD – 155 students tute’s ongoing focus on inter- marriage, Rahul kept post- district, were searched earlier into custody for question- makeshift huts in the forest
vanced education and n MTech – 265 students disciplinary research, global poning it. Meanwhile, he also by Barotha police following ing related to the ongoing near Shukrawasa, where they
research among aspiring engagement and social im- borrowed money from her allegations of illegal religious investigation. Things took were allegedly conducting
scholars and innovators,” the n MSc – 120 students pact, particularly in address- for personal expenses and conversion. another dramatic turn suspicious activities. Locals
release stated. n MS (Research) – 45 students ing the needs of underserved never returned it. Later, Before the press conference when a large group—re- claimed the group was target-
The institute marked the communities. Rahul left for Delhi claiming could begin, a group of activ- portedly around two dozen ing economically weaker sec-
n MA in English (Literature and Linguistics) – 10 students
beginning of the new aca- “I urge all students to en- he was looking for a job. It ists affiliated with a Hindu or- activists—arrived at the tions, luring them with
demic year with an orienta- tion in Power Systems and IIT Indore director Prof Suhas gage deeply with our aca- was then that the woman dis- ganisation confronted the scene, specifically asking material benefits in an at-
tion programme for newly Power Electronics and Bio- Joshi addressed the students demic ecosystem and covered he was already mar- youths, accusing them of mass for Banerjee by name. The tempt to convert them to
admitted postgraduate (PG) sciences and Biomedical En- and academic community contribute meaningfully to ried. conversions in the forested situation again turned viol- another faith.
and PhD students on July 24. gineering with a specialisation during the orientation event. nation-building and global The accused had hidden areas of Dewas. The situation ent: the activists allegedly Avinash Kaushal, coordina-
A total of around 595 students in Biomedical Devices. “At IIT Indore, we are com- progress,” he added. his marital status and en- escalated quickly, and accord- attacked the group, black- tor of Bajrang Dal, reiterated
have been admitted across Besides, the institute has mitted to nurturing the next As part of the orientation, gaged in physical relation- ing to eyewitnesses, the activ- ened the faces of some, the allegations, claiming that
and had to be forcibly dis-
various programmes: launched a new MA pro- generation of scholars, engin- the students were introduced ships with the woman under ists allegedly manhandled “mass conversions were tak-
persed. Police from Dewas
In a move to further expand gramme in English (Literature eers, and innovators who will to key aspects of campus life, false promises of marriage. several members of the group, ing place in the name of social
and local authorities acted
academic opportunities, IIT and Linguistics), reflecting its drive solutions for real-world including Academics, Re- Police registered a case including the women. service.” Police have stated
swiftly to rescue the youths
Indore has introduced two commitment to broadening problems. The sharp rise in search & Development, Stu- against the accused under Some media personnel and once again, moving them that a full investigation is
new specialisations under its academic diversity and inter- admissions signals a growing dent Affairs, and Section 69 of the BNSand bystanders intervened and to safety and continuing underway, and all parties in-
MTech programme - electrical disciplinary learning. trust in the Institute’s vision of opportunities through the In- further investigation is managed to shield the group the investigation. volved will be questioned to
engineering with a specialisa- Welcoming the new batch, inclusive and high-impact ternational Cell. underway. until police arrived. The determine the facts.

PNB to host MSME

outreach programme across
Contract nursing students stage Several NCTE-recognised
all branches today protest over delay in appointment courses face admission shortfall Our staff reporter ing phase, 27,000 students
Our Staff Reporter eral loan schemes tailored to Our Staff Reporter “We had repeatedly sub- INDORE were eligible, but only 21,000
INDORE support small and medium INDORE mitted memorandums to the were allotted seats across vari-
entrepreneurs. The bank is dean, the director of medical The Department of Higher ous courses on Wednesday.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) extending loans at competi- Frustrated by the long delay in education and other officials, Education has completed seat While BEd courses saw suc-
will organise a nationwide tive interest rates to encour- their appointments, the but only received verbal as- allotments in NCTE-recogni- cessful allotment, pro-
MSME Outreach Programme age new business ventures. contract nursing students of surances each time,” said zed courses, but several pro- grammes like MEd, BPEd, and
on Friday, to promote micro, The event will be formally in- the 2022–23 batch from the another student. grammes like BPEd, MEd and BEd-MEd continue to struggle
small and medium enter- augurated by Aditya Kumar Nursing College affiliated with Holding placards with slo- integrated BEd-MEd con- with low enrollment.
prises. Padhi, GM (Corporate Credit) Mata Gau Smriti Medical Col- gans like “Give Us Our Rights” tinue to face a shortfall in stu- Association president
All branches, including from PNB’s Head Office in lege staged a sit-in protest out- and “Nursing Students Wait- dent admissions. Colleges Abhay Pandey and member
those in Indore division, will New Delhi, Zonal Head Jat- side the dean’s office of MY ing for 2 Years”, the students across the state are now urging Sunil Pandya pointed to a key
participate in the event. In In- inder Mankotia and senior of- Medical College here on demanded swift action from the department to conduct an factor behind this declining in-
dore city, the main event will ficials of the District Thursday. the authorities. additional round of counsell- terest: several colleges from
be held at the District Small Industries Centre. Attendees A protester Sandhya Patel Speaking to the media, the ing to fill the remaining seats. districts such as Alirajpur,
Industries Centre, Polo will be informed about PNB's said that the protest was held students warned that if their While the Bachelor of Edu- Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani
Ground beginning at 10 am, MSME schemes like Prime to demand the issuance of ap- demands were not met soon, cation (BEd) course has seen and Badwah recently moved
with three additional loca- Plus, GST Express, PNB Sam- pointment letters promised to they would intensify their agi- satisfactory enrollment, other under the jurisdiction of the
tions across the city also host- patti and Trade Vridhi, with them after successfully com- tation. They urged the govern- programmes have not fared newly formed Khargone Uni-
ing similar outreach activities. on-the-spot loan approvals pleting their BSc Nursing dents were to be appointed to However, even after two years, ment to expedite the well. versity, separating from Devi
Providing details, Indore for eligible applicants. Loan training. the post of staff nurse under we have not received any offi- appointment process so that In BPEd, 30% of the seats re- Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Division Head Anil Kumar officers will be available for “As per the state govern- the pay scale of Rs5200–20200 cial appointment or a con- they could finally begin their main vacant. MEd has 85% (DAVV). This transition had
Anal said that PNB offers sev- guidance. ment's assurance, the stu- with a grade pay of Rs2800. crete response,” she said. careers. seats still vacant and the inte- caused confusion and hesi-
grated BEd-MEd course is tancy among prospective stu-
short by around 15%. This has dents.

Two held with 69 litre illicit liquor led to mounting concern

among college administrators.
Association member Mohit
Yadav added that Khargone
Our Staff Reporter According to the Devi Ahi- University was yet to conduct
INDORE lya Education College Associ- first-semester exams for last
ation, although seat allotment year’s batch, while DAVV had
Kanadiya police arrested two has been completed in three already released the second-
persons with 69 litres of illicit rounds of counselling, student semester schedule. This ad-
country-made liquor, police interest remains low. The state ministrative lag also
said on Thursday. The police currently offers about 65,000 contributed to student reluc-
seized the liquor worth Rs seats across NCTE-approved tance.
34,752 along with the two- programmes such as BEd- With the fee submission
wheeler on which the liquor MEd, BPEd-MPEd and part- deadline of July 27 approach-
was being supplied. wheeler near Salony Farm the liquor from the dickey of time BEd (three-year). Yet, ing, the association is pressing
According to the police, House at night. The police the scooter. A case has been nearly 25,000 seats remain va- the DHE to urgently conduct
they received information that reached the spot and nabbed registered against the accused cant even after three phases of an additional round of coun-
two suspicious persons were Sajid Khan of Khajrana and and further investigation is counselling. selling to ensure maximum
standing with their two- Raju Khan. The police seized underway. During the fourth counsell- seat utilization.

NCC cadets made IDA hosts plantation drive

aware of cyber crimes
Our Staff Reporter
INDORE
The session was organised
under Group Commander
under Hariyali Mahotsav
Brigadier Sanjeev Kumar and
Highlighting the urgent need to Deputy Group Commander
strengthen youth awareness on Colonel Gaurav Dixit of NCC
digital threats, Supreme Court Headquarters.
advocate Tanuj Dixit empha- On behalf of commanding
sised that cyber crime is a glo- officer Colonel Mohan Tiwari,
bal issue and NCC cadets must administrative officer Lieuten-
be empowered with knowl- ant Colonel Varun Bhartiya ex-
edge and legal understanding pressed gratitude to advocate
to tackle it effectively while de- Dixit and honoured him with a
livering a special lecture at the memento for his contribution.
training camp of the 9 MP Bat- Also present at the event were
talion of NCC on Thursday. Lieutenant Commander Dr
Dixit spoke on a range of Kaushalendra Verma, Subedar
critical topics including cyber Major Brijesh Kumar, and other
security, cyber policing, foren- dignitaries. Advocate Tanuj
sics, online exploitation, cyber Dixit is currently associated
terrorism, and crimes against with NCC Group Headquarters
women and children in the as an ICC (Internal Complaints
digital space. Committee) member. Our Staff Reporter the initiative and addressed President Sumit Shukla, and
INDORE the gathering, highlighting District BJP President Shra-
the importance of environ- van Chawda, all of whom ac-
As part of Hariyali Mahotsav, mental responsibility. IDA tively took part in planting
Indore Development Auth- CEO RP Ahirwar informed saplings.
ority (IDA) organised a large- that the target for the day was Minister Silawat planted a
scale tree plantation drive on to plant 5k saplings in the sapling in his mother’s name
Thursday at Scheme No 169A, area. and emphasised the impor-
MR-10, near toll bridge. The event saw participa- tance of nurturing the plants.
Divisional Commissioner tion of several prominent dig- He also proposed the installa-
Deepak Singh, Padma Shri nitaries, including MP tion of a bore well at the site
awardees Bhallu Mondhe Minister Tulsiram Silawat, to ensure regular water
and Janak Palta, also joined MLA Golu Shukla, City BJP supply.
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Police SI caught at QUICK REVENGE | Feud in day leads to stabbing at night Man denied insurance claim,
woman’s place Come, let’s talk: Class 8 grahak panchayat secures
him win in consumer court
thrashed with sticks boy walks into death trap Our Staff Reporter Indore District Consumer
INDORE Commission. ABGP’s Manoj
Pawar said the insurance
Our Staff Reporter scene, leaving Ganesh se- house. A short while later, a The Akhil BharatiyaGrahak company rejected the claim
INDORE verely injured. His friends friend called and informed Panchayat (ABGP) on Wed- because Jain’s condition was
rushed him to MY Hospital, them that Ganesh had been nesday helped a policy- linked to pre-existing dis-
In a chilling incident in Chan- where he succumbed to his stabbed and was being taken holder, Suresh Kumar Jain, eases such as obesity, hyper-
dan Nagar, a 16-year-old boy injuries late at night. to MY Hospital. secure his health insurance tension, and diabetes, which,
was brutally stabbed to death The police have arrested claim after it was rejected by according to the policy, were
Intestines
on Wednesday night after Abhishek alias Darbar the Oriental Insurance Com- only covered after four years.
being lured into a false meet- Dhakda of Abhijeet Nagar and
gouged out pany. However, they argued that
ing for compromise. detained his minor accom- The accused attacked Ga- Jain, who bought the such conditions are now a
The deceased, identified by plice in the case. nesh with a sharp-edged Happy Family Floater Medi- common part of everyday
the police as Ganesh Nayak, a knife. He was stabbed twice in cal policy on August 14, 2013, life, and outright denying the
Family had gone
resident of Maruti Nagar, had According to police, the ac- the abdomen with such force experienced sudden chest claim based on a policy
earlier in the day gotten into a cused, Abhishek alias Darbar
to attend terahvi that his intestines were pain and was admitted to the clause amounted to a defi-
verbal dispute with two boys Dhakda from Abhijeet Nagar, Family members said that gouged out. Along with his Vishesh Hospital in Indoreon ciency in service, said Pawar.
from a nearby locality. In the and his minor accomplice, they had gone to Maheshwar studies, Ganesh also worked July 7, 2017, where a stent The Consumer Commis-
night, one of them called him, first assaulted Ganesh before for a condolence ceremony in a factory. He was a student was implanted in his heart. sion ruled in favour of Jain,
Our Staff Reporter and neighbours saw Suresh offering to sort things out stabbing him with a sharp- (terahvi). He was alone at of Class 8 and worked in a The Oriental Insurance ordering Oriental Insurance
INDORE at her house and caught him. peacefully. Trusting them, Ga- edged knife. The attack was so home since morning. When cold drink manufacturing Company denied his claim, to pay the claim amount of
People alleged that the SI nesh went along—only to be savage that his intestines were they returned in the evening, unit. He was the youngest citing Clause 4.1 of the policy, Rs 2,49,581 within 45 days
A sub inspector posted at was reportedly in inebriated met with violence. gouged out. They then fled the Ganesh was sitting outside the among four brothers. which restricts coverage for from the date of filing of the
Khajrana police station was condition and using abusive pre-existing diseases within complaint, with 6% interest
badly beaten with sticks by
people including women on
words.
They got angry after
Bounty of Youth booked for the first four years, and the
claim was days short of the
on the amount.
Additionally, the company
Thursday alleging that he seeing him in an objection- molesting girl on period. has to pay Rs 5,000 as com-
had an extra marital affair
with a woman and used to
able condition and started
beating him with sticks.
Rs 5K announced way to school
Challenging this denial,
the Grahak Panchayat filed a
pensation for mental agony
and Rs 5,000 towards litiga-
visit her place regularly. Some even tried to tie him to on absconding Our Staff Reporter case on Jain’s behalf in the tion expenses.
The people also alleged an electric pole and tear his
accused
INDORE
that the sub inspector used clothes. The situation be-
to misbehave with people came tense, and the police A youth was booked for
using abusive words for had to call extra force to res- Our Staff Reporter molesting a 17-year-old girl
them. The SI was suspended cue Suresh from the crowd. INDORE while she was going to her
and a departmental enquiry Later, some women involved school in Simrol police sta-
has been ordered by the sen- in the beating were taken Bounty of Rs 5,000 was an- tion area on Wednesday
ior officials. into custody. The police are nounced by DCP (zone-2) on morning.
The entire incident was re- now investigating the matter. an absconding accused in According to the police,
corded in a video, which is Additional DCP (zone-2) connection to a case regis- the girl lodged a complaint
now circulating widely on so- Amrendra Singh said that tered at Vijay Nagar police stating that she was going
cial media. Bunkar is a sub inspector and station. A case under sections to her school, when Jeevan
According to reports, SI as an officer, it was his mis- 115 (2), 119 (1), 296, 351 (3) of Mohaniya confronted her
Suresh Bunkar was found at conduct so he is suspended BNS was registered against and insisted that he would
a woman’s house in Sanjeev and the departmental disci- the accused Rajat alias Vaib- drop her to the school.
Nagar, Khedi area under plinary action is being taken hav Singh Bundela of Chitra When she refused, Jeevan
Khajrana police station juris- against him. Also, people Nagar. The accused could not held her hand with bad in-
diction around 6.30 am. The didn’t inform the police be traced till date. Therefore, tention and forcibly made
woman had a dispute with about his presence there and DCP (zone-2) Hansraj Singh her to sit on his motorcycle.
her husband, as SI Suresh took the law in their own has announced a cash reward Her family members
had been visiting her house hands by thrashing him of Rs five thousand for the ar- rushed to her help when
for the past two months. badly, so action is also being rest of him. The person’s in- she cried for help and the
On Thursday, some of the taken by the police against formation will be kept accused fled the scene.
woman’s family members such people. confidential. The police registered a
case against the accused

Bhakti in motion under sections 74, 75(1) of

State’s first Tejas train starts A Kanwariya carries the idol of Lord Shiva on his
shoulders on Khandwa Road – Pic by Pintu Namdev
the BNS and 7/8 of POCSO
Act and further investiga-
tion is underway.

from city for Mumbai Over 25K

Our Staff Reporter
INDORE consumers make
The state’s first Super Fast
cash bill payments
Tejas Express began its jour-
ney from the city on Thursday.
in 4 days
The special train will run be- INDORE
tween the city and Mumbai
for a month. Since its a special In a span of just four days,
train, it will be operated for more than 25k electricity con-
just a month. An official pro- sumers in Indore have made
gramme for the commence- their bill payments in cash, ac-
ment of the train’s service was cording to Dilip Kumar Gathe,
held at the city railway station. superintendent engineer of
Its operation from Mumbai Madhya Pradesh West Zone
began from Wednesday. Electricity Distribution Com-
The new train will run Pic by Anand Shivre pany. Gathe confirmed that all
three days a week and offer city zones are accepting cash
modern features and high- KEY FEATURES payments for electricity bills
speed travel experience be- n Modern LCD screens on every seat without any reported issues.
tween the two cities. Train No n Comfortable seating and onboard catering On average, 700 to 800 con-
09085 from Mumbai-Indore n CCTV cameras, fire alarms, and smoke detectors for safety sumers per zone have paid
will run every Monday, Wed- n Tea/coffee vending machines and menu from top chefs their bills in cash during this
nesday and Friday. n Free travel insurance worth `25 lakh period. He further stated that
It will depart from Mumbai n First train to be fully run by IRCTC (private operation) in addition to MPOnline
Central at 11:20 pm and arrive n Can run at speeds up to 160 km/h agents, authorised agents reg-
at the city the next day at 1:00 n Energy-efficient systems istered under the electricity
pm. Train No 09086 Indore to n Wi-Fi and digital charts in every coach company’s door-to-door ser-
Mumbai Central will run on n Special arrangements for foreign tourists vice are also accepting cash
Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- n Ticket fare (one way) : payments. ‘So far, no consumer
day. It will depart from Indore n AC 3-Tier: `1,805
has reported any difficulties in
at 5:00 pm and reach Mumbai n AC 2-Tier: `2,430
making payments,’ he assured.
the next day at 7:10 am. The To further assist the public,
n AC First Class: `3,800
train will have halt at Borivali, Gathe advised that any con-
n Ticket booking started on July 21 via all PRS counters and
Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Dahod, sumer facing issues should feel
IRCTC’s website. This train will operate until July 30 for now,
Ratlam and Ujjain railway sta- free to contact their respective
as part of its initial schedule.
tions. zonal engineer for help.

Excise officials spread drug awareness among school kids

Our Staff Reporter vedi and Meena Mal from
INDORE Circle Mhow A and Mhow B,
along with Bombay Bazaar
The State Excise Department Circle In-charge Sub-Inspector
launched a district-wide anti- HS Ghureya, conducted
drug awareness drive on awareness drives at Govern-
Thursday, targeting school- ment High School Mhow,
children and general public. KBEP Government Higher
Officials visited multiple Secondary School Mhow, Gov-
schools and colleges to educate ernment Higher Secondary
students about the harmful ef- School Nandanagar, and San-
fects of drugs and promote a dipani Government Higher
healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Secondary School Mhow.
Under the directives of Dis- in-person sessions at various Malwa Mill B In-charge Sub- Balda Colony Circle In-
trict Collector Asheesh Singh educational institutions. Inspector Sunil Malviya, and charge Sub-Inspector Meera
and Assistant Excise Commis- At Government Higher Sec- Internal Circle 1 In-charge Sub- Singh addressed students at
sioner Abhishek Tiwari, the ondary School in Vijay Nagar, Inspector Ashish Jain held de- Malwa Kanya Higher Second-
department also displayed Circle Malwa Mill A In-charge tailed awareness sessions. ary School, Moti Tabela, while
posters with anti-drug mess- Sub-Inspector Mahesh Patel, Circle Palasia In-charge Sub- Depalpur Circle In-charge
ages at all 173 liquor shops in along with former corporator Inspector Priyanka Chaurasia, Sub-Inspector Manish Rathore
the district, as part of its on- Jitendra Bundela, addressed Circle Sanwer In-charge Sub- visited Navin Government
going drug de-addiction cam- students from Classes 9 to 12, Inspector Triambika Sharma, Higher Secondary School in
paign. speaking on the side effects of and Internal Circle 2 In-charge Kalaria to discuss the dangers
Posters carrying slogans like drugs and preventive Sub-Inspector Jaya Mujalde of drug use.
“Say No to Drugs” were put up measures. visited Government Second- Excise officials said the cam-
at composite liquor shops to In Vijay Nagar and Govern- ary School, Panda, and a pri- paign is gaining momentum,
inform people about dangers ment Higher Secondary vate school in Rau, speaking to generating strong public
of substance abuse and School, Doodhiya, Circle Bhoi students about substance awareness, and encouraging
methods of prevention. Simul- Mohalla In-charge Sub-Inspec- abuse risks. youth to adopt a healthier,
taneously, field staff conducted tor Manmohan Sharma, Sub-Inspectors Kritika Dwi- drug-free lifestyle.
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Max-28.50 C
Min-24.40 C
Morning
80%
HUMIDITY
Evening
87%
Sunrise
5.54 am
Sunset
7.13 pm
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LAST-MINUTE RUSH | Senior officials review prep

Doors of Nagchandeshwar temple to be opened on July 29
Final touches Stability test of temporary bridge conducted
being given to
arrangements T he MTMC conducted a
strength and stability test
of the temporary bridge that
ity was aimed at evaluating the
structural strength and safety
of the bridge under crowd
FP News Service connects Vishram Dham to pressure. Present during the
UJJAIN the temple’s apex. This bridge inspection were MTMC dep-
Oath administered to Rotary is used exclusively once a year uty administrator S.N. Soni
Greater functionaries Ahead of the Nag Panchami by devotees to access Shri Nag- positioned on the bridge and and executive engineer of the
Mukesh Sahu, District Governor-elect of Rotary In- festival falling on July 29, Di- chandreshwar Temple. As instructed to perform coor- public works department
ternational District 3040, was present as the chief visional Commissioner San- part of the assessment, around dinated movements. This (buildings and roads) Gautam
guest at the installation ceremony of the Rotary jay Gupta, ADG Umesh Joga, 300 security personnel were simulated load-bearing activ- Ahirwar.
Club of Ujjain Greater. During the ceremony, Dr DIG Navneet Bhasin, Collec- Shri Mahakaleshwar temple temporary first aid centre on
Ajay Khare was administered the oath as presi- tor Raushan Kumar Singh, from Karkaraj parking lot, the temple premises. Instruc-
dent, Dr Tapan Sharma and Prakash Harbhajanka Temporary encroachments removed Special train between Ujjain,
and SP Pradeep Sharma on Ganga Garden, Char Dham tions were given to keep the
as vice-presidents, Ashish Doshi as secretary,
Thursday inspected the dar- Mandir parking route, zigzag announcement system in
Sant Hirdaram Nagar
Manoj Tiwari as treasurer, Vishal Gupta as joint
shan arrangements at Shri route, Harisiddhi Square, and order on the Nag Panchami To accommodate the increased influx of
secretary, and Dr Atul Sharma as sergeant-at-
Nagchandreshwar Temple in Bada Ganesh Mandir. Parking festival and to install indica- pilgrims and travellers during the holy
arms. The executive members sworn in were Dr
Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple. arrangements will be made tors at various places for the month of Shravan in Ujjain, Western Rail-
Rahul Patidar, Dr Samrat Ghosh, Kulbhushan
Juneja, Rajeev Bairathi, and Dr Rupesh Khatri. On the festival day, about 10 in Karkaraj parking. The convenience of the devotees. way’s Ratlam Division has announced the
lakh people are expected to queue for darshan will start During the review, Mahant operation of a daily special unreserved
come for darshan at the Lord from there. The Collector di- Vineet Giri of Shri Mahaka- train service between Ujjain and Sant Hir-
Shri Nagchandreshwar rected adequate barricading leshwar Temple, Shri Maha- An anti-encroachment drive was carried out from daram Nagar. Train numbers 09311/09312
Temple, which opens only on the route. On July 29, the kaleshwar Temple Sher Chauraha to the Char Dham Mandir access will run from July 26 to August 31 at a
once a year. For this, all the entry and exit routes for dar- Management Committee road on Thursday. This dealt with sheds and raised special fare. It will depart daily from Ujjain
preparations have been com- shan at the temple will be (MTMC) administrator Pra- platforms in front of shops, which significantly nar- at 2.05 pm and arrive at Sant Hirdaram
pleted by the district admin- separate. tham Kaushik, and officials of rowed the passage. The Ujjain Municipal Corpor- Nagar at 6.35 pm. On the way back, it will
istration. The officials The Collector directed the the concerned departments ation team deployed a bulldozer machine to depart from Sant Hirdaram Nagar daily at
inspected the entry route to health department to set up a were present. dismantle and remove the illegal structures. 9.35 pm and reach Ujjain at 1.35 am.
Recitation of Sukhmani
Sahib underway INDORE-MUMBAI INAUGURAL RUN
On the ninth day of the ongoing 40-day recitation of
Sukhmani Sahib, members of the Sikh community’s
women’s Satsang group gathered at Gurudwara Sukh Ujjain sets off Tejas Express amid fanfare Alert visitor manages to
Sagar for a collective recitation. This spiritual initiat-
ive is being conducted daily under the leadership of FP News Service The train had left Mumbai on
catch thief at Ram Ghat
Satsang president, Kuldeep Kaur Saluja. UJJAIN Wednesday at 11.20 pm. It has FP News Service the trio proceeded to the
LHV (Linke Hoffman Busch) UJJAIN Ram Ghat for a holy dip.
Three-day Varshi Utsav On its inaugural run, the In- coaches of Rajdhani. Fourteen While Pushpendra and
to begin tomorrow dore-Mumbai Tejas Express of its 16 coaches are old but fully An alert visitor at Ram Upendra placed their
The 81st Varsi Utsav of Swami Balkadas will be held was sent off from Ujjain junc- equipped. According to its Ghat managed to nab a clothes on the bank and
at Alakhmehardham Udasin Ashram Sanatan Man-
tion on Thursday evening, fol- schedule, the train will depart man allegedly attempting proceeded for a bath, Raj-
dir, Shivaji Park Colony, under the guidance of Ma-
lowing a warm welcome for from Ujjain at 10.55 am and to steal the wallet of one of mani remained seated
hant Swami Atmadas Udasin. The three-day
passengers and the train’s run- reach Indore at 1 pm. the group members on nearby to keep watch. At
spiritual observance will begin on July 26 with the
ning staff. The fare of Tejas Express Thursday. They handed around 1 pm, he noticed a
commencement of the Akhanda Paath Sahib Sidd-
hant Sagar. The second day will feature Satsang Led by MLA Anil Jain Ka- from Mumbai to Ujjain is more him over to the police. man attempting to steal
and Sant-Bhoj. The event will conclude on July 28 luheda and city BJP chief Sanjay than that of other trains. Also, According to his com- Pushpendra’s wallet by
with Satsang, Ardaas, Bhog, and the distribution of Agrawal, party workers, due to more stoppages, it takes plaint at the Mahakal po- concealing it under his
Kada Prasad. ZRUCC, and DRUCC members, longer than the Avantika Ex- lice station, Pushpendra clothing. He caught the
as well as social workers, gar- press. It takes 11-½ hours be- Tiwari, a resident of suspect and raised an
Talent felicitation to landed the driver and other The driver of Tejas Express was garlanded by the tween Mumbai and Ujjain, Rewa, had come to Ujjain alarm. The group then
be hosted on July 27 staff. They said this new super- prominent peoples’ representatives at Ujjain Railway while Duronto takes 12-¾ for darshan at the Maha- searched the man and re-
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of legend- fast train will provide passen- Junction on Thursday evening FP Photo hours, and Avantika Express kaleshwar Temple along covered the stolen wallet,
ary literary figure Munshi Premchand, the Kayas- gers with a more convenient Modern facilities, comfortable gers. On its way from Mumbai, takes 11-¾ hours. The fare of with his friends Rajmani which contained Rs 700
tha community will hold a talent felicitation and faster travel experience be- seats, and better service bring a the train had reached Ujjain at Tejas is also higher than that of Tiwari and Upendra Dwi- and a duplicate Aadhaar
ceremony on July 27 at 5 pm at the Kanha Campus, tween Ujjain and Mumbai. new experience for the passen- 10.40 am, ten minutes earlier. both Duronto and Avantika. vedi. After the darshan, card.
Gadi Adda Square, Agar Road. Coinciding with the
ongoing Shravan celebrations, the festival of Ha-
riyali Teej will also be observed during the event.
15 visually impaired persons
Deceased head constable’s wife 381-day recitation Collector inspects Medicity construction,
undergo examination gets Rs 10L under PSP scheme of all four Vedas to calls for expediting work
Rotary Club Ujjain, in collaboration with Rotary Club
of Indore Uptown, organised the first eye screening
be organised in city FP News Service relatives of the patients and
camp of the year titled ‘Drishti’ at the Choithram Ne- UJJAIN : To preserve the UJJAIN asked if they faced issues dur-
tralaya, Indore. As part of the initiative, Rotary Club UNESCO-recognised oral ing registration. At the control
Ujjain facilitated the transportation of 15 visually im- tradition of Vedic chanting, a Collector Raushan Kumar centre, he said hospital activ-
paired individuals, including children, for comprehen- grand 381-day spiritual initiat- Singh inspected the Medicity ities should be continuously
sive eye examinations. During the camp, one ive is being organised. It will construction work on Thurs- monitored.
beneficiary was provided with a magnifying lens, im- involve the recitation of all day and took stock of the ar- The Collector instructed the
proving their ability to see. four Vedas, including their rangements in Charak Civil Surgeon that in all the
FP News Service Singh was posted at the various vikriti, along with the Bhawan and Madhav Nagar cases of institutional deliveries,
UJJAIN Chimanganj Mandi police sta- Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Hospital. Collector interacts with birth certificates should be
tion when he died on June 26. Upanishads. Singh reached Medicity and the patients during the made and given to the mother
Following his death during a SP Pradeep Verma handed This was announced by observed the construction inspection of government and child before their dis-
dedicated service of over 20 over a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to Vedic scholar Vedamurti Nir- work at the Medical College hospital FP Photo charge. He instructed that the
years, acting head constable Singh’s wife. The aim of the anjanananda Brahmachari of and Medical Hospital. He di- After this, Singh inspected duty chart of the doctors and
Gyan Singh’s family was pro- PSP scheme is to provide im- Baroda during a visit to the rected the construction Charak Bhawan. During the paramedical staff of the OPD
vided with financial assistance mediate financial assistance to Kalidasa Sanskrit Academy. agency to complete the con- inspection, he visited the should be displayed every day
on Thursday. This aid came the families of police person- He said to the academy’s di- struction work before De- medicine distribution centre, for the patients. At the paedi-
Over 4,000 saplings planted under the State Bank of India’s nel who pass away in the line rector, Dr Govind Gandhe, cember 31, 2027. He was registration centre, paediatric atric ward, he asked patient at-
On the occasion of Hariyali Amavasya, the Ujjain Mu- special Police Salary Package of duty or during their tenure that the event is being organ- informed that the ground- ward, ECG, OPD, emergency tendants about the quality and
nicipal Corporation undertook a large-scale planta- (PSP) scheme and was made of service. This initiative is in- ised jointly by the Bharat Mata level work is almost complete. ward, eye examination ward, timing of food being served
tion drive across all wards. Over 4,000 saplings were possible with the cooperation tended to ensure that bereaved Mandir, Ujjain, and Shri Ma- The Collector said whatever dental ward, physiotherapy there. He also said that the
planted with a collective pledge taken for their care of the bank’s regional manager, families feel secure and sup- harudra Hanuman Seva San- can be completed amid rain ward, general ward, and con- bedding should be colour-
and preservation. MLA Anil Jain Kaluheda, Mayor Mu- Rachna Singh. ported during times of crisis. sthan, Baroda. should be done first. trol centre. He met the coded according to days.
kesh Tatwal, Speaker Kalavati Yadav, and city BJP
president Sanjay Agrawal were present.
Sirolia made state head of MISO
mhow/dewas
With the consent of former Member of Parliament
and international president of the Mahaveer Inter-
continental Service Organisation, Pusp Jain, Rajen- Brig completes world's highest BJP Chamunda Rotary club Dewas holds
mandal distributes 58th installation ceremony
dra Sirolia from Ujjain has been appointed the
state president of the organisation. half-marathon at Umling La Pass Bilvapatra saplings
Cong protest tomorrow Bharat Dholi (two each for 10K, 21K, 50K, FP News Service
The City Congress Committee will hold a demon- MHOW and 70K), Brigadier Dikhit was DEWAS
stration at Gopal Mandir on July 26 at 11 am to flag the oldest. The race pushed
public concerns such as the shortage of fertilisers,
In a feat of extraordinary en- even the fittest to their limits. The BJP Chamunda Mandal
deteriorating law and order, rising drug trade, dil-
durance and determination, “Even running downhill distributed Bilvapatra sap-
apidated roads, erratic and costly electricity
Brigadier Sanjay Dikhit (retd) busted my quads,” he recalled. lings on Thursday. BJP Man-
supply, contaminated water, increasing taxation,
recently completed the La- “Each leg seemed weighed dal general secretary Bharat
and other local issues.
dakh Umling La Challenge, down, as if dumbbells were at- Vyas, who is also the con-
the highest half-marathon in itself. tached.” vener of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke
the world, traversing the This wasn’t Brigadier Dik- But with unwavering trust Naam Abhiyan’, emphasised FP News Service Administering the oath,
treacherous terrain of Umling hit’s first encounter with Uml- in his training and inner voice, the importance of celebra- DEWAS Naveen Nahar highlighted
La Pass at a staggering altitude ing La; he last visited the pass he took what he called “a leap ting this sapling plantation the club’s longstanding legacy
of 19,024 feet — significantly on a motorbike in 2022. Arriv- of faith.” “To run alone in such initiative at the booth level. The 58th installation cer- of service in Dewas. Chief
higher than the Everest Base ing in Leh (11,500 ft) on July 9, stark, surreal beauty was inde- District president emony of Rotary Club Dewas Guest, former IG Mahendra
Camp. Brigadier Dikhit undertook a scribable, an experience far Raisingh Sandhav and cam- was held at a private hotel. Singh Sikarwar, praised Ro-
The route followed the rigorous acclimatisation removed from the chaos of paign convener Om Joshi Sachin Nagar took charge as tary's commitment to hu-
highest motorable road ever schedule, training briefly in modern life and deeply rooted urged party officials and the new President, while Hi- manitarian work. Special
constructed by the Border Khardung La and Koyul in the serenity of SE Ladakh.” senior leaders to ensure that manshu Dubey was ap- guest, Professor Sameera
Roads Organisation (BRO), (14,500 ft), and trekking to It is no surprise that he saplings are planted at every pointed Secretary. Both, Naeem, encouraged the club
Joint oath ceremony held making the run not just an ath- Umling La just a day before completed the half-marathon booth, with local party along with their council, to undertake projects that
A joint oath-taking ceremony for eight Lions Clubs letic challenge, but a physical the race on July 20. in 2-1/2 hours, well within the workers responsible for pledged to serve humanity promote happiness, honesty,
under Lions Clubs International District 3233 G2 and mental trial against nature Out of the eight participants 4-hour cutoff time. their care. with dedication. and social responsibility.
was conducted under the presidentship of PMJF
RG Pathak as the Oath Officer, with MJF Praveen
Vashistha gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
The clubs participating in the ceremony were Lions
Run over by container truck, woman Hit by excavator, Himalaya Academy hosts investiture ceremony
Club Urja, Lions Club Jagruti, Lions Club Shivay, Kanwariya killed near Manpur minor labourer FP News Service
Lions Club Harmony, Lions Club Sanjeevani, Lions
Club Technocrat, Lions Club Engineer, and Lions FP News Service bindo, Banganga.
dies at quarry DEWAS

Club New Voice. MHOW The incident occurred Pithampur (Mhow): A 17- The Himalaya Academy held
around 11 pm when Mamta, year-old labourer, Shashikant, its investiture ceremony, mark-
Early arrest demanded A 27-year-old woman Kanwa- also the convenor of the died at a gravel quarry in ing the oath-taking of the
The brutal murder of Shravan Choudhary, an ac-
riya died late Wednesday Adarsh Kanwar Yatra, was on Kheda village under the Sa- newly elected school cabinet.
tive member of the Rashtriya Dhangar Gayari Ma-
night after being hit by a con- her way to Ujjain with around gour police station in Pitham- Chief guest SP Puneet Gehlot
hasabha, has sent shockwaves through the
tainer truck near the Bharat 15 other pilgrims from Indore. pur industrial area. The honoured the students by plac- progress. He encouraged stu- and the dangers of mobile ad-
community. Aged 52, Choudhary was a resident of
Devrakhedi village in Ujjain district. His body was Petrol Pump, Patel Palace The group had collected holy incident occurred when Sha- ing badges and sashes on them dents to excel in their studies diction. The school cabinet
recovered on July 22 in suspicious circumstances Hotel, on the Agra-Bombay water from Maheshwar on shikant was hit by a hydraulic while outlining their responsi- and take competitive exams, comprises Head Boy Vinay
near Rajkumar Dhaba on Narwar Road. Demanding (AB) National Highway in July 21. According to initial re- excavator being used to create bilities. In his address, Gehlot assuring them that they could Karansingh Rathore, Head Girl
an immediate arrest of those responsible, repre- Manpur. ports from Manpur Police Sta- a path. His father also works emphasised the importance of achieve great heights both na- Pinal Manoj Patel and various
sentatives of the Mahasabha submitted a mem- The deceased has been tion, the cement container as a labourer at the same hard work and integrity, stating tionally and internationally. secretaries responsible for dis-
orandum to ASP Guruprasad Parashar. identified as Mamta, a resi- truck was attempting an over- quarry. The Sagour police that every role, big or small, Additionally, he discussed the cipline, sports, culture, and the
dent of Premium Park, Auro- take on the road. have registered a case. contributes to the school's significance of cyber security environment.
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MONSOON WOES | Many areas of the city got waterlogged during daytime Nursing college Koh-e-Fiza cops crack 3-month-old abduction case

HEAVY IMPACT: 28 mm
student throws
B’day bash for Six-year-old ‘abducted’ girl
junior, then found living with parents
rainfall floods city roads rapes her
Our Staff Reporter
Our Staff Reporter
BHOPAL
Girl’s mother
for police to trace them.
In-charge at Koh-e-Fiza po-
Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL registered false lice station KG Shukla said po-
BHOPAL Koh-e-Fiza police cracked the case to frame lice found an alternate
A nursing student called his sensational abduction case of a relatives number of the girl’s family.
The city witnessed heavy junior on pretext of celebra- six-year-old girl of nomadic Some days back, police re-
rainfall on Thursday morning ting her birthday and alleg- community and traced her on ceived information that they
which reduced to drizzle as edly raped her at his flat Wednesday. The girl’s parents old daughter was abducted by were in Vidisha. A police team
the day progressed. It rained under Awadhpuri police have hidden her and regis- her brother-in-law (husband’s reached Vidisha but the family
heavily again at the fall of station limits on the inter- tered a false case of abduction brother) and his two aides on left the place. Police then
vening night of Tuesday and against their relatives in an old the night of April 5. traced their location to Beena.
Wednesday. enmity. The child was found Police launched a hunt for Police team apprehended the
Water release A case has been regis- with her parents in Beena, po- the accused whose locations girl’s parents while they had
from Rajghat and tered and raids were being lice said. were found in Nagpur and come to a tea stall. The girl was
Padedaa Dam leads carried out to trace and ar- According to reports, a other places. Meanwhile, the found living with her parents.
to flood-like situation rest the accused, police family belonging to the no- abducted girl’s family also went The girl’s mother confessed
said. madic community was living missing from their shelter as that she had registered a false
in Ashok Nagar According to reports, the under an over bridge in Koh- police received clues that the case to frame her relatives. Ac-
21-year-old victim is a stu- e-Fiza area and used to sell girl’s mother had hidden the tion will also be taken against
evening. A total of 28mm dent of nursing at a private toys and balloons for living. child somewhere. The girl’s the woman for registering a
rainfall was recorded till college located on Raisen The girl’s mother registered an mother also changed her mo- fake case of abduction, Shukla
evening. Many pockets of the Water logging at Alpana Tiraha after heavy rain in Bhopal on Thursday Road. The victim told police FIR claiming that her six-year- bile number making it difficult added.
city faced the brunt of water- that her senior student Su-
logging during daytime. Padedaa Dam triggered resh (name changed) often
Waterlogged roads posed
problem for motorists
specially at Alpana Tiraha
flood-like situation in Ashok
Nagar and Mungaoli. In the
last 24 hours, 113 mm rainfall
The very heavy rain which started at night
used to help her in studies
and befriended her. On
Tuesday night, Suresh
Country lacks system to
and Hamidia Road. Low to
moderate flash-flood risk is
likely over Anuppur, Bal-
was recorded in Chanderi, 82
mm in Mungaoli and 60 mm
in Isagarh. In Mungaoli,
continued till morning. After noon, there
was respite. Now the rain has receded.
called her to his flat in
Awadhpuri area on the pre-
text of celebrating her
count snakes, says CM
aghat, Chhatarpur, Chhind- streets and roads were sub- Kishore Kanyal, Guna Collector birthday.
wara, Damoh, Dindori, merged in water. Water went After cutting the cake, he
Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, up to three-four feet specially
Water was released from Rajghat Dam and asked his friends to move to
Narsinghpur, Panna, Rewa, in low-lying areas. Not only Padedaa Dam leading to a flood-like situ- another room of his flat. Su-
Sagar, Satna, Seoni, Shahdol, this, crops have been ruined ation in Ashok Nagar and Mungaoli. By resh then locked the room
Sidhi, Umaria, Ashoknagar, due to waterlogging in thou- evening, water began to recede. and allegedly raped the vic-
Guna, Raisen, Shivpuri and sands of bighas of lands tim while issuing life threats
Vidisha districts. across the district. Brij Bihari, SDM Ashok Nagar to her.
Similarly, Guna and Ashok The accused then
Nagar experienced heavy dropped the girl to her
rainfall disrupting road con- ALERT SOUNDED Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Narsinghpur,
Panna, Damoh, Sagar and Chhatarpur
room. She approached po-
nectivity on Thursday. Ashok- lice with her friends on
nagar-Piprai, Mungaoli-Bina,
Mungaoli-Uttar Pradesh road
A lert has been issued for very heavy
rainfall and thunderstorm in Raj-
garh, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Ja-
districts. Similarly, thunderstorm and
lightning are likely in Bhopal,
Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Bar-
Wednesday and lodged a
complaint.
connectivity was disrupted balpur, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, wani, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Dhar, Indore, In-charge at Awadhpuri
since morning. Mungaoli- Balaghat, Pandhurna, Vidisha, Raisen, Ratlam, Ujjain, Dewas, Bhind, Sheopur, police station Ratanlal Chief minister Mohan Yadav felicitates IIFM officials on Thursday
Kurwai road has also been Sehore, Narmadapuram, Betul, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Singh Parihar said the ac-
closed due to overflowing Harda, Shajapur, Agar, Mandsaur, Nee- Shahdol, Tikamgarh, Niwari and Maihar cused is at large and efforts Our Staff Reporter Snakebite causes others waste time loitering
Kainthan river. Water re- much, Gwalior, Datia, Morena, Anuppur, were underway to trace around the city, Yadav said.
leased from Rajghat Dam and
districts.
him.
BHOPAL
most of the deaths It is a matter of pride that
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in MP: Yadav MP has the highest number of
has said snakebite causes most tigers in the country and that

Shortage, lack of transparency CM wants to know of issues of the deaths in the state, and
something has to be done to
most of the furniture is sup-
plied from Jodhpur to different
there are many roads where
men move in the day and the

fuel fertiliser black-marketing to be raised in House,

stop such incidents. parts of the country. tigers at night, he said.
Yadav made the statement at Yadav said he had interacted The Chief Minister feels he is
a function held to celebrate the with the furniture dealers dur- very fond of forests, and when-
Our Staff Reporter 86,000 MT of NPK. However, so golden jubilee year of the For- ing his trip to Jodhpur, and he ever he receives a proposal for
BHOPAL

A persistent shortage of ferti-

far the state has received only
10 lakh MT of urea and 3 lakh
MT of DAP, according to MP
officers say SEIAA, pension est Development Corporation
on Thursday.
There is no system of count-
came to know that the fur-
niture made of babul and
mango tree wood was being
setting up a reserved forest, he
signs it without delay.
He said that he recently sent
Farmers in distress Our Staff Reporter
lisers in Madhya Pradesh has State Cooperative Marketing Patwari raises ing snakes in the country, he supplied from there. the officers to Vantara and that
sparked anger among farmers, Federation (Markfed). BHOPAL said, adding that preparation is If MP supplies teak-made the number of rescue centres
who allege that the failure to up- Fertiliser allotments to Markfed general manager question over underway to count the ser- furniture, the world will go and zoos should be increased.
load allocation details in the farmers not visible B.S. Khedkar said the shortage Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Kothari’s transfer pents. Wildlife is a necessity, crazy, and the forest depart- The Forest Development
public domain is fuelling black- online despite system is largely due to farmers hoard- held a meeting with the of- to Raj Bhawan but human lives are equally ment should work towards this Corporation should connect
marketing and hoarding. digitisation ing stock for the upcoming ficers on Thursday regard-
MP Congress president
valuable, he said. direction, he said. itself with this work and run
Despite the government’s di- Rabi season, combined with a ing the upcoming monsoon The state has enough Those working in the forest ecotourism activities from the
gitisation of the fertiliser dis- rise in the area under maize session. Jitu Patwari has raised a timbers and high-quality teak department have an opportun- forest development centres,
MP received 10L MT of question on the
tribution system, farmers claim cultivation during Kharif. Yadav took feedback from wood, Yadav said, adding that ity to mingle with nature, but he said.
urea (out of 17L MT) transfer of Navneet Ko-
they are left in the dark about Farmer leader Kedar Sirohi the officers about the ques-
and 3L MT of DAP (out thari to Raj Bhawan
how much stock has been allo-
of 5L MT)
dismissed these explanations, tions that might be raised in
after the SEIAA dis- BMC'S Birth-Death Certificate Scam
cated to them individually. “Five calling it a systemic failure. “If the House and the pending
pute. Patwari wanted to
years ago, this data was avail-
able publicly, but that transpar-
so far, saysMarkfed there is a shortage, why is ferti-
liser being sold openly at
assurances.
He told the officers to give
know whether it was a RTI activists accused of blackmail and
right decision to send
ency has vanished,” said Rahul
Dhoot, general secretary of
Farmers blame
hoarding, poor
higher rates? There’s no trans-
parency in the distribution pro-
information to the ministers
and legislators about their
Kothri to Raj Bhawan as forgery, police complaint lodged
punishment. Transfer-
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh. “Now, distribution and cess,” he said. departments concerned on ring an officer to Raj Our Staff Reporter nath Colony on Kolar Road, such activities at ISBT-based
farmers don’t know what’s al- demand-supply The agriculture department time. Bhawan as a punish- BHOPAL operates under the name certificate counter. BMC reg-
lotted in their name. This has has suggested that farmers Yadav wanted to know ‘RTI Activist Forum (MP)’ istrar Satyaprakash Badgai-
mismatch ment posting is an in-
opened the door to black-mar- consider using Single Super from the officers the type of sult to the Employees of the Birth- using an unregistered letter- nya stated that Gupta
keting.” Phosphate (SSP) as a viable al- issues that might come up constitutional organisa- Death Certificate branch of head. He is accused of charg- frequently files false com-
Several districts, including
SSP suggested as ternative to Di-Ammonium during the discussion in the Bhopal Municipal Corpor- ing hefty sums from the plaints to intimidate depart-
tions, he said.
Barwani, Khandwa, Shivpuri, alternative to DAP, but Phosphate (DAP), but many House. ation (BMC) have filed a for- public to obtain certificates ment personnel. The
Ashoknagar, Burhanpur, Khar- adoption remains low remain hesitant to make the Replying to this question, figured during Yadav’s inter- mal complaint at without valid documenta- corporation claims previous
gone, Narmadapuram and Vid- switch.As the sowing season a senior officer said the action with the officers. Govindpura police station tion. Staff alleged that he ha- incidents involving fake cer-
isha, are reportedly witnessing get of distributing over 36 lakh progresses, farmer organisa- Congress might raise There are problems about against Ravindra Gupta, al- rasses them with abusive tificates had also been linked
long queues and shortages at metric tonnes of fertiliser for tions are demanding immedi- the issue related to the State the old age pension being leging his involvement in the language, issues threats, ob- to him. Employees have de-
cooperative outlets, even as fer- the ongoing Kharif season, in- ate corrective action and Environment Impact As- given by the Social Justice creation of fake certificates, structs government work manded strict legal action
tiliser is freely available in the cluding 17.40 lakh MT of urea, 5 restoration of transparency in sessment Authority Department. blackmail and illegal broker- and demands money. against Gupta, citing ongoing
open market at inflated prices. lakh MT of DAP, 6.5 lakh MT of allocation data to curb hoard- (SEIAA). The Chief Minister told age. According to officials, CCTV footage reportedly disruption and pressure on
Madhya Pradesh has set a tar- SSP, 5,000 MT of MOP and ing and black-marketing. The issue of pension also them to solve the problems. Gupta, a resident of Amar- captured Gupta engaging in municipal services.

Business illegal, don’t give in E-rickshaw drivers protest ban on VIP routes
to firm’s request to switch to Our Staff Reporter
BHOPAL
drivers alleged that the adminis-
tration imposed the ban without
Road – from Alpana to Bhopal
Talkies, Apex Bank to

new website, warns STF E-rickshaw drivers on Thursday

took out a rally against the ban
considering their suggestion.
The ban has posed a question
of livelihood on thousands of
Roshanpura, Link Road 1 – from
Board Office Square to Apex Ban,
Katju Hospital Tiraha to
Our Staff Reporter on key VIP routes. families who are dependent by Rangmahal Tiraha, Vande Mata-
BHOPAL Rs 180 cr seized in Large number of drivers gath- driving e-rickshaws in the city. ram to 10 Number Stop, 10
banks; fraud of ered at Jinsi Crossing and pro- The banned routes include— Number Stop to National Hospi-
The accused in the recent in- ceeded towards Lily Talkies Raj Bhavan to Polytechnic Cross- tal,10 Number to 10½ Number,
vestment fraud are diverting
Rs 3,200 cr unearthed crossing under Aam Admi Party ing, Polytechnic Crossing to State Centre Point to Roshanpura and
the investors to new web- (AAP) leaders. The e-rickshaw Hangar, Boat Club area, Hamidia GG Flyover.
sites and apps, promising registered under the provi-
them that their money is sions of the RBI and their

CM inaugurates Harihar Rashtriya Natya Samaroh

safe, according to the Special business is illegal.
Task Force (STF) investigat- While the scam is being
ing the scam. probed, the amount of the
transactions has reached Rs
Investment scam 3,200 crore. The police have Our Staff Reporter
‘Samundra
based on snakes and tigers.
already arrested two ac- BHOPAL A book 'Lok Mein Manid-
Calling it ‘total cheating’ as cused in the case. The ED Manthan’ staged, har-Bagheshwar' published
he spoke to mediapersons has also registered a case Chief Minister Mohan exhibitions on snakes by Veer Bharat Nyas was
here on Thursday, DG, STF, against the company. Yadav inaugurated the six- also released. Lecture of
Pankaj Shrivastava said, The DG added that they day ‘Harihar Rashtriya
and tigers held on noted artistes Vani Tripathi
“Company officials are mis- seized Rs 180 crore de- Natya Samaroh evam Bha- inaugural day Tikku (New Delhi), Vidya-
guiding the people posited in the bank accounts ratmuni Rashtriya Sangos- nidhi Vanarase (Pune),
by stating that the Enforce- of 10 companies. He added thi’ at Ravindra Bhawan in ras. The tale of the play Chittaranjan Tripathy (New
ment Directorate (ED) is that the kingpin of the scam the city on Thursday. A play echoed the timeless wis- Delhi) and Sanjay Mehta
conducting an audit and is operating his business ‘Samundra Manthan,’ di- dom of Bharat Muni's (Bhopal) will be held on
their present website has from Dubai, but the agencies rected by Chittaranjan Tri- 'Natya Shastra'. Friday under Bharatmuni
been blocked, so are still not sure about his lo- pathy and written by Asif New Delhi. journey through the time- vine spectacle as Lord Besides, the Chief Min- Rashtriya Sangosthi’. A play
investors can see their cation. He said that they Ali was staged on the in- The play is a re-imagin- less saga of gods and de- Vishnu, disguised as Mo- ister inaugurated the ‘Bag- ‘Mohe Piya,’ directed by
amount in other websites were in contact with the fed- augural day. It was pres- ation of the ancient tale of mons, as they churn the hini, skilfully navigated the heshwar and Manidhar’ Vaman Kendre and pres-
and can also submit their eral agencies to issue Red ented by artistes of Samudra Manthan, pres- cosmic ocean in search of conflict, ensuring that exhibition. Folk and tribal ented by Rangpith Theatre,
amount.” He also added that Corner Notice to arrest the Rangamandal, National ented for a modern audi- immortality. Audiences devas received the elixir artistes of the country have Mumbai will be staged on
the said companies are not accused. School of Drama (NSD), ence. It took viewers on a were enchanted by the di- while outsmarting the asu- showcased their artworks, the same day.
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BMC COUNCIL MEET: BJP, Congress councillor face-off over dropping Bhopal's former
Nawab Hamidullah Khan’s name from public properties Only 10% UG/PG docs,
Amid uproar BMC passes proposal who signed bond,
join rural duty so far
to rename Hamidia hospital, college Our Staff Reporter
BHOPAL
nity Health Centres (CHCs)
in rural or underserved
areas, as part of their educa-
Our Staff Reporter Only 10 per cent of the 2,500 tional commitment.
BHOPAL
MEAT SALE BAN bonded doctors have joined
rural postings in Madhya
Dr Raju Nidaria, Joint Di-
rector of Health, told Free
The adage that there is every-
thing in a name has prompted
Bhopal Municipal Corpor-
ON MAHASHIVRATRI Pradesh so far. However, the
health department main-
tains that the process is still
Press, “We are still issuing
joining orders. Orders for
700 bonded doctors are cur-
ation (BMC) to rechristen the
century-old Hamidia Hospi-
PROPOSED underway, with joining
orders being regularly is-
rently being processed. So,
it’s premature to say that
tal. A heated debate erupted ENCROACHMEN pare a formal proposal for sued. only 10 per cent have joined,
during the BMC council implementation. Mean- The recruitment notifica- as the process is still on.”
meeting on Thursday as Con-
T SPARKS while, Congress councillor tion for these doctors was is-
gress and BJP councillors DEBATE DURING Aziz Uddin raised concerns sued in the past couple of Not interested
clashed over approved propo- QUESTION HOUR over illegal encroachment, months. As per regulations, n Just 10% of 2,500 bonded
sals to rename several city alleging that a private mar- undergraduate (MBBS) doc- UG/PG doctors have joined
landmarks, including those At the council meeting, ten- riage garden on VIP Road tors sign a commitment of rural service so far in MP.
associated with Nawab Ha- sions ran high as 19 ques- had encroached upon 5,000 Rs 5 lakh, while postgradu- n Commitment amount: Rs
midullah Khan. The uproar tions were raised during square feet of land and con- ate (PG) doctors are liable 5 lakh for UG, Rs 10 lakh
forced the House to be ad- the question hour by BJP structed 22 unauthorized for Rs 10 lakh. Moreover, PG for PG; Rs 30 lakh penalty
journed for 15 minutes before and Congress councillors. shops. MIC member Anand students leaving their seats for PG seat withdrawal.
discussions resumed. BJP councillor Pappu Vilas Agarwal, however, said all prematurely face a penalty n Two-year rural service pri-
The confrontation began Rao stirred debate by de- necessary permissions of Rs 30 lakh in the state. marily at PHCs and CHCs
when BJP councillor Dev- manding a complete ban were obtained from BMC. These UG and PG doctors under bond terms.
endra Bhargava, with the on meat sales during Ma- He assured that if any trees are required to serve for two n Joining orders for 700 doc-
chairman’s permission, pro- Congress corporators troupe to well of House during BMC Parishad meeting on Thursday hashivratri. Responding to were illegally cut, an FIR years, primarily at Primary tors are being issued; re-
posed removing the name of Old Ashoka the demand, BMC Chair- should be filed and the Health Centres and Commu- cruitment is on.
Bhopal's former Nawab, Ha- APPROVED PROJECTS Garden renamed man Kishan Suryavanshi Corporation would pursue
midullah Khan, from public as Rambagh instructed officials to pre- action.
properties such as Hamidia n BU: Rs 4.45 crore Protest staged against alleged
Hospital, Hamidia College n Neelbad: Rs 6.18 crore In a separate development,
and Hamidia Road. The ap- the council approved renam- Water leaks from roof amid migration of Hindu families
n Sanjeev Nagar: Rs 4.77 crore
proved proposal sparked im- ing Old Ashoka Garden as proceedings at BMC HQ Our Staff Reporter
mediate protests from n Malikhedi: Rs 2.49 crore Rambagh. The proposal was organisations assembled in
Congress members, who ar- introduced by the councillor Amid the proceed- BHOPAL Banganga area and raised slo-
gued that such matters fall n Prempura: Rs 7.34 crore of Ward 69, who claimed that ings, heavy rain ex- gans. Rightwing leader Chan-
under the purview of the state the area was originally known posed the poor Alleging that Hindu families drashekhar Tiwari claimed
government and demanded a during the time of Indepen- ernance and infrastructure as Rambagh before being re- condition of Cor- were being forced to leave their that a Muslim youth has been
review of rules regarding dence, delaying the city's in- continuing amid tense politi- named due to abundance of poration head- homes and migrate to other issuing threats to people in the
name change. tegration with India for cal atmosphere.The proposal Ashoka trees. Congress coun- quarters. Water places, members of some right area. He harassed some Hindu
Leader of Opposition (LoP) nearly two years. Congress to rename Hamidia has been cillor Yogendra Singh Chau- began dripping wing organisations staged a families to such extent that
Shabista Zaki, along with MLA Arif Masood opposed sent to the state government, han objected, questioning from six different protest at Banganga. Large many of them left their homes
Congress councillors Azizud- the move, citing Nawab’s con- and once it accepts the pro- whether the council had the spots, including the number of people under ‘Sakal and moved to other places, he
din, Mohammad Sarwar and tributions, including inviting posal, BMC will finalize the authority to rename colonies, Press Hall and rear Hindu Samaj’ Bajrang Dal, San- claimed demanding strict ac-
Yogendra Singh Chauhan led Mahatma Gandhi in 1929 and name. insisting that it could only re- section of the audi- skriti Bachao Manch’ and other tion against such elements.
the protest, emphasising that donating land for public wel- name roads and intersections. torium. Chairman
BMC Chairman, Suryavanshi later
the council was exceeding its fare. Additionally, the council ap-
authority. Despite their resis-
tance, BJP councillors stood
The emotionally charged
atmosphere saw slogans of
LoP come
face-to-face
proved renaming a key junc-
tion near Vivekanand Park on
announced that the
auditorium would
Three govt employees held for graft
firm and began chanting ‘Pakistan Murdabad’ echo during debate 80 Feet Road to Vivekanand undergo full repairs. BHOPAL�SATNA�BALAGHAT leave, officials said on Thursday.
‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai,’ promp- through the House. Amid heated exchanges, slo- Square. In Satna, a Patwari Amar Singh
ting Congress members to Despite the uproar, several gans of ‘Pakistan Murdabad’ Lokayukta police have caught Kushwaha was caught red-
surround the chair in protest. developmental proposals echoed in the chamber. Cor-
Staffers’ salary necessary files are prepared ‘behaviour’ of the BMC Com- three government employees handed for taking bribe of Rs
The chaos led to the tempor- were passed. Notably, the poration Chairman Kishan before Raksha by councillors. missioner, accusing him of red-handed from Panna, Satna 5k from Adesh Pratap Singh for
ary suspension of the session. council sanctioned the con- Suryavanshi stirred further Bandhan BJP councillor’s losing his cool easily. He de- and Balaghat. SPE caught a division of his land records. A
Proposals to rename Ha- struction of new immersion controversy by stating, ‘The Mayor Malti Rai told media manded a censure motion clerk Iqbal Mohammad posted Lok Seva Centre data operator
midia Hospital, College and ghats to comply with the Na- Nawab of Bhopal was a trai- persons that Municipal cor-
seek censure against the commissioner and in Panna district for taking a in Balaghat demanded Rs 10k to
School were passed in council tional Green Tribunal’s (NGT) tor, is a traitor and will re- poration employee salaries motion against even staged a lone sit-in in the bribe of Rs 2k from a peon Su- prepare new Aadhaar ID of
with Nawab Hamidullah ban on traditional pond- main a traitor,’ in reference to would be paid before Raksha commissioner well of the House. However, dama Prasad Dubey to release wife of Meharchand who runs
Khan labelled as ‘traitor’. based immersion. The coun- the hospital’s historical associ- Bandhan and promised Tensions flared again during both BJP and Congress coun- the amount of his medical a Lok Seva centre in Kantangi.
BJP councillors claimed cil meeting resumed after ation. LoP Zaki criticised the timely distribution of uni- the pre-question hour session cillors opposed his protest
that he had attempted to brief adjournment, with focus on renaming, urging at- forms, raincoats and process- when BJP councillor Pappu and instead praised the Com-
merge Bhopal with Pakistan further discussions on gov- tention to development ing of promotions after Vilas raised concerns over the missioner’s performance. IVF’s 40-year journey in MP: Indore
offgrid saw first baby in 1984; Bhopal in 2006
Couple jumps to death in waterfall
Non-veg missing on platter, people
Bhopal: In Madhya Pradesh, IVF completed its 40-year journey.
Bhopal: A couple jumped to death in a waterfall in Mauganj There are around 50 private IVF centres in the state with none
on Wednesday, police said on Thursday. Before the incident,
WORLD IVF DAY in the public health sector. The first

give authentic tribal cuisine a miss the brother-in-law filled vermillion on her sister-in-law’s
head and posted the video on his social media account.
A dramatic situated occurred in Mauganj, when Dinesh
IVF baby was born in Indore in 1984
while in Bhopal, the first IVF baby was born in 2006. World IVF
day is observed on July 25. Dr Dhiraj Gada in Indore facilitated
n Traditional homes of seven tribes lie deserted at MP Tribal Museum premises Sahu (brother-in-law) (26) and Shakuntala Sahu (sister-in-law) the first IVF baby while Dr Ranvir Singh and Dr Monika Singh
(35) eloped form their house four days ago. SP, Dilip Soni told facilitated the first IVF baby in Bhopal. In February 2022, the gov-
n 80% of visitors demanded non-vegetarian dishes, official says Free Press that on Wednesday, Dinesh posted video of his ernment took initiative to open in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) centres
Smita ated the homes, built at a cost ‘marriage’ with Shakuntala. Later he also posted a message in six medical colleges. Dr Ranvir Singh, member of the State
BHOPAL of around Rs one crore, on that they are going to commit suicide on Bahuti waterfall. Be- Surrogacy Board said, ‘There are 50 private IVF centres in Mad-
June 6 last year. cause they are fed up of daily harassment and did not want hya Pradesh while in the public sector, initiative was taken but
The Madhya Pradesh govern- From June 6 this year, the to live without each other. no concrete action has been taken in this direction so far.’
ment has closed the project to homes also began offering

Posted on VVIP duty, cops get

introduce the residents of the traditional food of the
cities and towns to the life- different tribes cooked by
styles of the tribes because the members of the respect-

mere Rs 100 for 3 meals a day

non-vegetarian food could ive tribes. The project, how-
not be served to the visitors. ever, had to be shut within a
Under the project, tradi- fortnight as there were no
tional homes of the seven takers for the food, which
main tribes of the state were was pure vegetarian. At least Rs 120 per Everytime a VVIP, such as the Presi- 5% GST, packaging
charges also included
built on the premises of the
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Mu-
“People demanded non-veg-
etarian food, which is un-
meal enough to meet dent, the Prime Minister, or a Union
Minister,comes on political or official Speaking on the issue, reserve inspector of Bho-
seum. Tribal people of the re- doubtedly a part of tribal quality, quantity, engagements, a large number of po- pal, Jai Singh Tomar, told the Free Press, “Rs 30
The Gond House on the premises of MP Tribal Museum
spective tribes were to live in
these homes. They were to in- in the city lies deserted
cuisine but we could not
have allowed it,” he said.
calorific standards lice personnel, including constables,
head constables, ASIs, SIs, DSPs, ASPs,
is allocated for breakfast, and Rs 35 each for
lunch and dinner.” Packaging charges and 5%
troduce the visitors to their curator of the museum vessels for storing grains, The tribal who had come Rajesh Thakur and SPs, are assigned duties. And, as GST are also included in the budget.
lifestyle and offer them their Ashok Mishra. cots, kitchen equipment, here in the hope of making BHOPAL officials pointed out, sometimes the Getting by
traditional cuisines, which Traditional homes of Bha- utensils for cooking and serv- some money were dis- personnel have to reach the venue a To make do with the allocation, the department
they would cook themselves. ria, Saharia, Baiga, Gond, ing food. The Korku home, appointed. Raw material The state Police Headquarters sanc- few days ahead of the guests, so they skips breakfast and serves only brunch worth Rs
The project, however, had Bhil, Korku and Kol tribes for instance, had hand-oper- which they bought with tions a measly Rs 100 for three meals a end up spending from their own 65. The contractor is told to provide chapatis, dal,
to be shut down within 15 were built on the museum ated mills of clay for grinding them was wasted, he said. day to personnel deployed on VVIP pockets for their meals. vegetable curry, and rice as brunch.
days of its launch on June 6 premises by artisans from rice and of stone for grinding The people of different tribes duty. Being the same for all ranks — Sources said the minimum that is Calorie count
this year due to poor re- the respective communities. wheat. The homes also in- who were supposed to live in from constable to IPS officer — the al- required to meet the calorificneeds is Active men (who walk around 5 kilometers a
sponse. “Almost 80% of the To lend more authenticity to cluded the place of Bada Dev the homes have been sent location is too small to arrange three Rs 120 per meal. The current entitle- day) need about 2,800 to 3,000 calories per day.
visitors demanded non-veg- the homes, household items - the deity whom many tribes back. “Now the visitors can meals of adequate quantity and quality ment of Rs 100 for three meals can In the case of women, the requirement is 2,400
etarian dishes, which we of daily use were also placed worship. Chief minister have a look at the empty for personnel expected to perform only fetch puris, some vegetable curry, calories. The food served is hardly enough to
could not have served,” said in the homes. They included Mohan Yadav had inaugur- houses,” Mishra added. strenuous duties. and watery dal. meet these standards, dieticians say.
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Woman designated family head; tied symbolic ‘pagri’

woman. sons and daughters. the inheritor of his pre- ning of awareness in so-
GLASS CEILING BROKEN Namdev Chhipa Maha- In Hindu tradition, the decessor's legacy. ciety. The practice of dis-
sabha state vice president turban (pagri) ritual is per- The community's action tributing clothes and
FP News Service Rajesh Namdev said that formed after the death of exemplified the beginning utensils has also been com-
MANDSAUR after Rupesh Bagherwal the eldest male member of of giving females the role of pletely stopped by the com-
passed away on July 12 due a family. It signifies the leading the family, some- munity.
Members of Namdev to a heart attack, his only transfer of responsibility thing which is rarely ob- Srishti's mother, grand-
Chhipa community made a daughter, an international and honour to the next el- served in the current father Dinesh Bagherwal,
historic beginning by martial arts (karate) player, dest male member of the patriarchal society. Nam- maternal uncle Chandras-
changing the long-standing Srishti (Anjali), was made family, often the eldest son. dev Chhipa Samaj, Mand- hekhar Ujjainia and other
tradition under which only to wear a panchayat turban A turban (pagri) is tied on saur president Ashok family members expressed
MAHIDPUR a male member could be by community members the head of the successor, Bagherwal, former presi- their gratitude towards the
designated as family head, on the thirteenth day, A person tying turban symbolising his new role as dent Rajesh Namdev and community for the historic
Big dreams inspire by giving this honour to a marking equality between around the girl the head of the family and others marked the begin- step.
small successes
MLA Dinesh Jain Bose was honoured at a felicitation

July 29 last date to

ceremony at Government College, Mahidpur, where
he welcomed new students and planted trees. In his EDUCATION | No improvement during past five years

Primary students forced to

motivational speech, he emphasised the impor-

apply for Navodaya

tance of dreaming big and achieving larger dreams,
which makes smaller ones come true. The event in-
cluded the distribution of NCC certificates and dis-

study under makeshift hut Vidyalaya

cussions on college needs.

FP News Service
PANSEMAL

With tarpaulin serving as

the roof over makeshift huts,
students of Primary School in
Malpura village have been
struggling to get a decent
education for the past five
BARNAGAR years.
Environmental enthusiasts Due to dilapidated state of
plant saplings school building, children are Students studying at makeshift hut The hut where students study
On Hariyali Amavasya, environmental enthusiasts not allowed to sit inside. In- FP News Service tendees about the eligibility
participated in a sapling plantation drive on Thurs- stead, a temporary roof made OFFICIALSPEAK ALOT criteria, the removal of the
day. They planted saplings of Peepal, Neem, and
Banyan. The initiative aimed to promote environ-
mental conservation, with Peepal and Neem
of tarpaulin and bamboo has
been erected to provide some
shelter for students. Teachers
B RC Jitendra Baviskar acknowledged the issue and dilapidated state of school buildings. He
said that the school building was constructed in 2006, and the building was unfit for providing
education to students after 2021. Subsequently, students were shifted to other facilities due to dil-
A review meeting was held at
block education officer office
caste certificate requirement
and current registration
status. Navodaya Principal
planted along the trekking ground's boundary and a at the school are also working apidated condition of the building. He said that senior officials have been informed about the in Alot to boost registrations Shantilal Teli emphasised the
special Triveni planting at a designated spot. En- hard to provide education to matter and assured that further action will be taken following the officials' instructions. for the Navodaya Vidyalaya se- need to encourage applica-
vironment conservation chief Dilip Singh Jhala en- students under these trying lection test 2026. tions from deserving, under-
couraged participants to pledge to nurture the circumstances. TEACHERSPEAK STUDENTSPEAK The online application pro- privileged and girl students.

T S
saplings until they grow into trees. Villagers have long de- eacher Dilip Chauhan said that he had been hivani, one of the students, said that cess is currently underway Prahlad Sironia, block re-
manded the construction of a teaching 101 students in the makeshift hut or they particularly face challenges dur- and the last date to apply is source coordinator, directed
proper school building, but under a tree for past four to five years. Despite no ing monsoon. Due to rainwater seeping July 29, 2025. The meeting was teachers to promote applica-
no one is listening to them. proper school building, the spirit of children did through the makeshift hut, they are forced conducted under the gui- tions among eligible Class 5
Additionally, classes for not waver, and they are enthusiastic about educa- to halt their studies and their bags gets dance of block education of- students from both govern-
other students are being held tion despite facing challenges on a daily basis. wet. ficer Dilip Sharma, with all ment and private schools.
in the hut of a local. block-level education officers Awareness materials were
Expressing their frustra- academic session, no con- five years. currently teaching 101 en- (Jan Shikshaks) present. also distributed and local edu-
tion, villagers said that de- struction or repair work has Principal Dinesh Chauhan rolled students under these Navodaya test in-charge cators and journalists actively
spite beginning of a new taken place in the past four to and teacher Anil Solanki are dire circumstances. Manoj Kumar Joshi briefed at- encouraged students to apply.

BHIKANGAON JANPAD PANCHAYAT MEETING

KHETIA
Action against shops selling
Dashamata festival begins
The ten-day Dashamata idol consecration festival
commenced in town, celebrated annually on Sawan
Corruption, absenteeism substandard agri inputs
Amavasya. This year, the idol was installed at over
80 locations, with a grand procession from the
Gayatri temple to various parts of the town. Devo-
of officials discussed FP News Service
JHABUA

tees will perform aarti, bhajans and songs daily, FP News Service
while women observe fasts, praying for family hap- BHIKANGAON To ensure timely and fair
piness and prosperity. The festival, rooted in Hindu availability of quality agri-
tradition, emphasises the importance of worship- The monthly meeting of Bhi- cultural inputs during the
ping Dashamata for favourable conditions. kangaon Janpad Panchayat Kharif season, district-level
on Wednesday centred on quality control teams have
public grievances, cor- been inspecting input
ruption allegations and ab- sellers across the district.
sence of key officials. Joint teams from the Rev-
New Janpad CEO Nar- enue and Agriculture De-
endra Solanki was welcomed partments are conducting
with floral greetings by vice- regular inspections to pre-
president Dinesh Jaiswal, and women in these villages work. vent illegal storage, black
construction committee have to travel several kilo- Janpad member Rajku- marketing and sale of ferti-
chairman Shantilal Mukati metres to fetch water. mar Patel accused Sundrel lisers at prices above the
and other members. Chairman Mukati raised Gram Panchayat of cor- government-fixed rate. Kumar Rajawat. Deputy director of Agri-
At the meeting, several issues regarding the poor ruption, claiming Rs 30,450 During an inspection in The police have so far reg- culture, NS Rawat, stated
NEEMUCH members criticised certain quality of road construction, was paid for installing a Thandla block, Krishna istered two FIRs, suspended that continuous monitoring
Bharat Vikas Parishad hosts picnic officials for negligence to- particularly on the Bhikan- single CCTV camera. Despite Traders was found selling two licences, registrations of is being conducted.
The Bharat Vikas Parishad Subhash Branch organ- wards their duty and absen- gaon-Jhirnya road. He de- multiple complaints, no ac- fertilisers at rates higher two fertiliser sellers have Farmers are advised to pur-
ised a lively one-day picnic at Van Vihar Gadgil teeism. Vice-president manded that cross pipes be tion has been taken. than the approved price. An been cancelled, and eight chase inputs only from
Sagar Dam, attracting enthusiastic participation Jaiswal pointed out that in- laid every 200–500 meters to Officials, members and FIR has been lodged at seed seller registrations authorised sellers at fixed
from members and their families. The event fea- stallation work of many prevent farmers from da- staff were present during the Thandla police station have been suspended for rates and always demand a
tured various sports competitions and recreational handpumps was incomplete, maging roads for pipeline meeting. against shop owner, Vinit selling substandard seeds. receipt.
activities for all ages. A musical programme show-
cased members' singing talents. New members

Angry residents
ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANISATION COMMISSION
were honoured with dupattas and certificates.

Ways to improve dist’s functioning discussed

demand action FP News Service
RATLAM
vices as per Vision 2047.
Akshay Singh emphasised

against coloniser A crucial meeting of the

Madhya Pradesh Adminis-
the need for departmental
heads to suggest reforms in
blocks and tehsils without al-
trative Unit Reorganisation tering district or assembly
Commission was held at col- boundaries. Mukesh Shukla
lectorate conference hall to explained the commission’s
review and invite suggestions working methodology
for reorganising adminis- kesh Shukla, both retired IAS emergency services. The offi- through a detailed presenta-
BAROD trative units in Ratlam dis- officers. cials were asked to suggest tion.
trict. Meeting was held to dis- the changes which can be The commission was wel-
Plantation drive at school The session was chaired by cuss Ratlam’s area and popu- made in tehsils and subdivi- comed by collector Rajesh
As part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative, Sa-
commission chairman and lation to improve local sions. The suggestions will Batham, CEO zila panchayat
raswati Shishu/Vidya Mandir organised a sapling
retired IAS officer SN Mishra, administration. Key goals in- help plan for the future, en- Shringar Shrivastava and
plantation programme on Hariyali Amavasya. Over
with member secretary Ak- clude better transport, safety, suring sufficient electricity, municipal commissioner
125 aromatic, fruit, flower and medicinal plants
were planted by students from classes I to XII. The shay Singh and member Mu- education, healthcare and water, jobs and public ser- Anil Bhana.
event was attended by Vinod Kumar Modi, joint sec-
PANCHANG 25.7.2025
Locals demand restoration of
retary of Hansvahini Shiksha Samiti, Baroda, and
principal Narayan Singh Maldavadiya, who pro- Submit these promises were never
fulfilled. (DAKSHINAYAN)
moted environmental awareness among the stu-
memorandum
dilapidated Ramgarh Fort
dents. The residents said they have Saka 1947 Samvat 2082

PANSEMAL to CMO approached the coloniser on

several occasions, but no ac-
Month : Shravan Shukla 1 Friday 11.23 P.M.
Nakshatra : Pusya 4.01 P.M. then Aslesa

Tree plantation for a greener future

Yoga : Vajra 7.28 A.M. then Siddhi 5.32 A.M.
FP News Service tion was taken. FP News Service Karan : Kinstughan 11.58 A.M. then Balav
On Hariyali Amavasya, a sapling plantation drive PANSEMAL The residents, frustrated by PANSEMAL Moon : Kark ——— ————- —————

was held near Krishna repeated unfulfilled requests, MARS, KETU JUP
Mandir Garden, organ- The residents of a colony in urged the CMO to conduct an The historic Ramgarh Fort, lo- 5
4
3
HER
ised by the city council ward 1 of Pansemal submitted on-site inspection with mu- cated between Pati and Pan- 6 SUN, MER, MOON 2
VEN
under the theme "Green a memorandum to CMO Rup nicipal staff and prepare a for- semal blocks in Barwani
Environment - Prosper- Singh Solanki, demanding ac- mal report. district, is slowly crumbling. 7 1

ous Future." MLA Shyam tion against the coloniser for The residents demanded Built during the princely era,
Barde emphasised the not providing basic amenities that stern action should be the fort is now in ruins. People 8 10 SAT
12 NEP
PLU
collective responsibility like proper drainage, internal taken against coloniser, Rajku- living nearby are asking the 9 11
of protecting nature, roads etc. mar Sohanlal (son of Umrao administration to take steps to
RAHU

stating that each sapling The residents said as a re- Agrawal), for failing to meet protect and repair the fort.
is vital for future gener- sult, residents are facing hard- development commitments. Along with the fort, an old oped into a tourist spot, which semal, Sendhwa and Pati,
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MEETING | Statues of former mayors will be installed at Bal Bhavan Proposal to Woman carried on Paroled criminal
GMC Council approves major bring Pagara
Dam water bullock cart to
gunned down
FP News Service
reach ambulance
renaming, statue installations
to city GWALIOR

FP News Service A criminal serving a sentence

MORENA in Gwalior Central Jail for his
FP News Service Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, father's murder was shot dead
GWALIOR Dr Shyama Prasad Mookher- Municipal Council chairman by unknown assailants in a
jee, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Akhil Maheshwari submitted car on the border between
In a special session of Munici- Other complexes will bear the a detailed proposal for direct Gwalior and Shivpuri.
pal Corporation Council pre- names of former mayors and water supply from Pagara As per police, Leeladhar
sided by chairman Manoj local dignitaries. Dam to Urban Administra- Singh Tomar, who was out on
Singh Tomar, several signifi- Multiple road stretches and tion Minister Kailash Vijay- parole and due to return to jail
cant proposals related to nam- overbridges across Gwalior vargiya. on July 29, was returning from
ing public infrastructure and will also be renamed after no- He said that relying solely Shivpuri with a woman in a
installing statues were ap- table local leaders, including on borewells is unsustainable FP News Service health deteriorated. Despite hired taxi when the attack oc-
proved to honour eminent Dr Dharmavir Sharma, Jag- due to depreciating ground- GUNA the ambulance arriving curred. According to taxi driver,
personalities and local icons. dish Gupta, Prabhakar Na- water levels. The proposed promptly, it was unable to they had stopped between Sa-
Key approvals included will be installed at Bal Bhavan. Shivaji Maharaj, Pt. Ram Pra- rayan Kelkar, Aruna Sainya, scheme, utilising Pagara In yet another incident of poor navigate the village's muddy tanwada (Shivpuri) and Mohana
naming the newly constructed Further approvals included sad Bismil, Maharaj Shursen Omkar Prasad Mudgal, and Dam's vast resources with an road connectivity and medical and unpaved roads beyond (Gwalior) when a car suddenly
bridge near Vivekanand Nee- renaming Race Course Road Kachhwaha, Maharaj Nisha- Narayan Krishna Shejwalkar. intake well, pumping, pipe- facilities, villagers were forced the main thoroughfare. With approached and occupants
dam as Swami Vivekanand as Veer Yodha Maharana Pra- draj, Maharaja Daksh Praja- Chairman Manoj Tomar ap- line and filtration plant, to carry a woman and her no other transport available, opened fire on Tomar, who was
Setu, and renaming the road tap Marg, and Gudhi Tiraha as pati, and Maharaja Agrasen. proved all these proposals, offers a permanent solution newborn on a bullock cart to family members used a bul- in the taxi. The driver managed
from Gole Ka Mandir to Chau- Sant Shiromani Shri Sen Ji Various public housing and marking a comprehensive for clean and consistent reach the ambulance in lock cart to bring the woman to escape the pursuing vehicle
raha No 7 as Prabhat Jha Maharaj Tiraha. Several commercial projects under move to commemorate re- water. Damra Dera village under Ba- and baby to the ambulance and rushed Tomar to Jai Rog
Marg, marking the late statues were approved for in- the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yo- gional pride and public ser- Minister assured early ap- mori constituency. parked three kilometres away. Hospital's trauma centre, where
leader’s first death anniver- stallation across the city, in- jana will be renamed to hon- vice contributions across proval of the project, bring- As per reports, woman had She was then admitted to doctors declared him dead on
sary. Statues of former mayors cluding those of Chhatrapati our national leaders, including Gwalior. ing hope for water crisis. delivered at home, but her Umri Primary Health Centre. arrival.

Students peeved with Man sets himself on fire at police station Woman trapped
registrar, offer him grass FP News Service The man, Akash, a resident lated, and his sister and an ambulance and took him to between train and
FP News Service of Birla Nagar Line No. 1, was brother-in-law filed a police hospital.

platform; rescued
GWALIOR
GWALIOR reportedly upset due to an on- complaint against him at Akash’s wife, Aarti, said that
A 30-year-old man set himself going property dispute with his Hazira police station. Upset her husband had gone to the
Students from Jiwaji Univer- on fire outside the Hazira police sister and brother-in-law. They over the complaint, Akash went police station to file a com- FP News Service
sity's Aryabhatta hostel station on Thursday afternoon. allegedly wanted to sell the to the police station, poured plaint, as they were being ha- ASHOK NAGAR
staged a unique protest, pres- He was rushed to the burn unit family house, and Akash petrol on himself, and set him- rassed by the sister and
enting green grass to the Reg- at Jayarogya Hospital, where strongly opposed it. They had self on fire. brother-in-law for the past few A 32-year-old woman nar-
istrar to highlight the his condition remains critical also taken over his house. Police officers present at the days. At present, both sides rowly escaped serious injury
abysmal quality of their mess with 80 per cent burns. Later, disagreement esca- scene acted quickly and called have filed cross FIRs. after getting stuck between a
food. They claimed the food moving train and the plat-
was so unpalatable that form at Ashok Nagar railway
they'd prefer "rotis made
from this grass" to fill their
Minister visits injured Kanwariyas, Chaos in movie theatre after station on Thursday morning.
As per reports, Madhu
stomachs.
They also highlighted poor
consoles bereaved families two youths exchange blows Lakshyakar, a passenger on
Lalgarh-Puri Express, had
food and drinking water, FP News Service headed to Ghatigaon to con- FP News Service got off to fill water. As the
non-functional fans, unhy- GWALIOR sole the families of four Banja- GWALIOR train departed, she at-
gienic conditions with gar- ras who died in the accident. tempted to get on the train,
bage heaps, and dilapidated Minister in-charge Tulsi Sila- He assured them of govern- A fight between two individuals but slipped and got stuck be-
roads leading to the hostel. wat visited the hospital on ment support and instructed outside a cinema hall in a city tween the train and the plat-
Despite previous complaints Thursday to meet Kanwariyas officials to provide necessary mall spiralled out of control, form. Quick-thinking
to wardens and university of- injured in a recent road acci- help. The accident occurred causing panic among spectators passengers pulled the emerg- Woman was being shifted
ficials, their concerns went dent on the Shivpuri Link two days ago when 13 Kanwa- of the released film "Saiyraa". pute over a girlfriend as the two ency chain, stopping the to hospital for medical
unaddressed. They also noted Road. riyas were returning from The incident occurred outside a youths were exiting the theatre. train. treatment FP PHOTO
that despite paying hefty Students presents grass During his visit, the minister Bhadawana after collecting local cinema hall. A video widely Despite the viral video, no official GRP officials conducted a Lakshyakar, from Aligarh
mess fees, they are forced to to Registrar in directed doctors to ensure water for Lord Mahadev’s ab- circulating on social media complaint was filed with the po- 40-minute rescue operation. and en route to Sawai Mad-
purchase food from outside. demonstration FP PHOTO proper treatment. District col- hishek. They were hit by a car shows two young men engaged lice regarding the incident. Po- Unable to free her initially, a hopur, was safely moved out.
NSUI student leaders joined university administration. lector Ruchika Chauhan and at the Sheetal Mata Mandir in- in a violent fight soon after lice were working to identify the road-digging drill machine She sustained head and back
the protest and demanded Registrar assured a quick res- senior officials were also pres- tersection, around 35 km from watching the film. Eyewitnesses individuals involved to ascertain was used to break apart the injuries and received treat-
immediate action from the olution. ent. Subsequently, the minister home. said the fight erupted over a dis- the full details of the altercation. platform's concrete. ment at district hospital.

Jabalpur

Man loses Rs 1.41L MP Transco health

cards for
EOW CASE AGAINST DY COMM

Sarvate's mother sent to

Traders appeal
police for fair

to cyber fraud
outsourced investigation
workers jail for owning tiger skin FP News Service
JABALPUR
Jabalpur: Madhya Pradesh FP News Service
FP News Service phone. claimed to be a company rep- Power Transmission Com- JABALPUR The local traders have ap-
JABALPUR Unfortunately, the receipt resentative. He asked the stu- pany (MP Transco) has issued pealed to the police for a fair
of the transaction was lost, dent to follow certain steps on ESIC (Employees' State Insur- Forest officials have ar- investigation into a recent
A 40-year-old man was duped and without it, he was unable his phone, promising that the ance Corporation) cards for rested Savitri Sarvate, stabbing incident in front of
of Rs 1.41 lakh in a case of to confirm his investment or refund would be credited to health cover of 3,724 out- mother of Jagdish Sarvate, the jewellery showroom in
cyber fraud after he tried to request a refund. his e-wallet account after the sourced personnel and their deputy commissioner in Super Market.
get a lost receipt from an e- To get the receipt again, process. family members so far. The Tribal Welfare Depart- This comes amid rumours
wallet app in Jabalpur on Singh searched for the cus- Without suspecting any- aim of this initiative is to en- ment, for possessing a tiger circulating in the market sug-
Thursday. tomer care number of the e- thing, Singh followed the in- sure 100% ESIC card coverage skin. gesting the incident might be
According to information, wallet app on Google. structions. But soon after, he for all outsourced workers. The tiger skin was dis- linked to a business rivalry.
Shaitan Singh (40), resident of However, the number he was shocked to see that ?1.41 MP Transco is consistently covered two days back woman claimed that the Welfare Department. For- A delegation of traders met
Mer village in Dhimarkheda, found was fake and part of a lakh had been withdrawn working to link all outsourced when EOW raided Sarvate’s tiger skin was given to her est department booked with SP Sampat Upadhyay to
is currently staying in Dev- scam. When he called the from his bank account. personnel — including those Adhartal residence in a dis- by her father-in-law nearly Jagdish Sarvate’s mother address their concerns.
endra Hostel at Rani Dur- number, the person on the After the fraud, he rushed engaged in transmission line proportionate assets case. 30 years ago. She re- under Wildlife Protection They specifically requested
gavati University for his other side gave him three to the Civil Lines police sta- maintenance, extra high ten- Forest officials said that portedly used to sit on the Act 1972, specifically under that the stabbing, which oc-
studies. Some time ago, he more mobile numbers, claim- tion and filed a complaint. Po- sion (EHT) substations, com- Savitri possessing a tiger skin while performing sections 9 and 50, which curred a few days prior, not be
had purchased digital gold ing they were for help. lice have registered the case puter operators, and drivers skin is illegal under Wildlife prayers. Jagdish Sarvate is carry a punishment up to 12 connected to a business dis-
worth Rs 20,000 through an e- Singh called one of those under cybercrime and started — with the Employees' State Protection Act. During in- currently posted as Deputy years in jail and a fine of up pute. The traders urged for an
wallet app on his mobile numbers, and the person an investigation. Insurance Scheme. terrogation, the elderly Commissioner in Tribal to Rs 10 lakh. impartial investigation, free
from any external pressure,
before any action.

Youth arrest while Minor abducted by man she PS inspects revenue courts The SP has since assured
them of a fair and complete

selling stolen jewellery met through online game

investigation.
Akhil Mishra, a trader and
part of the delegation, stated
FP News Service complaint stating that she had FP News Service home safely and informed the be her brother. After returning that the incident occurred on
JABALPUR gone out with her husband for JABALPUR police about the entire inci- home, the girl and her family the night of July 21.
some work, according to the dent. According to police, ac- filed a complaint at the SP Of- He explained that while
A 19-year-old youth was ar- police. Upon returning home, A case of abduction of a minor cused was identified as fice. Her family has made seri- some businessmen were dis-
rested while attempting to sell they discovered that the door through an online game ‘Free Tanveer Alam, a resident of ous allegations against cussing a trade dispute at the
jewellery he had stolen along lock was broken and items in- Fire‘ was reported in Jabalpur Uttar Pradesh. He was accused Tanveer. They have accused FP News Service public hearing processes and jewellery showroom, individ-
with an accomplice from a side the room were scattered. on Thursday. of luring the minor into a rela- him of using fake social media JABALPUR staff attendance. uals unrelated to the trade dis-
house in Katangi area. Jewellery and ?40,000 cash According to information, a tionship through the game and IDs to trap and exploit inno- During discussions, Porwal pute entered the showroom
Police recovered two gold kept in a box were found to be 16-year-old girl from Badhai then forcibly taking her from cent girls. They claimed he has Principal secretary Vivek Por- addressed current challenges and interrupted the dis-
chains, one ring, one Panchali missing. Mohalla, Chhota Fuhara, was school to Mumbai. a history of trapping girls and wal inspected the operational and held a crucial meeting cussion.
(traditional necklace), The accused has been re- allegedly kidnapped by the In Mumbai, the minor in- even selling them using fake efficiency of the district's 27 with officials. The focus was on
and ?13,800 in cash from ac-
cused Bare Lal Barman.
manded to judicial custody,
while the search for the other
man she met through the
game. The girl had gone miss-
formed the Railway Police
about her situation. Shock-
identities. The family is de-
manding his immediate arrest,
newly established full-time
revenue courts.
overcoming technical and ad-
ministrative hurdles to ensure
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Manasi Barman had filed a accused is ongoing. ing on July 20. ingly, the accused tried to get strict action, and a forensic He assessed site arrange- timely and transparent justice (DAKSHINAYAN)
However, the girl returned her custody by pretending to check of his mobile phone. ments, record management, for common citizens. Saka 1947 Samvat 2082
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Lawyers protest police inaction Absconding liquor Nakshatra : Pusya 4.01 P.M. then Aslesa

Child's death: Family Man kills elder brother after

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slogans against the police ad- He said, “Main chhupa nahi orities and Shelby Hospital tion. Police were investigat- Thursday. and hit him with the motive
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DECISION | Allahabad HC puts a stay on merger of primary schools in Sitapur Bhatkhande university
rocked by arrests in
SITAPUR
HC halts HC questions government's multi crore scam

rationale over school mergers

merger of UP State Bureau
primary LUCKNOW

schools In a shocking development, the

The Lucknow High Court UP State Bureau Heads of Department for Tabla
has temporarily halted the PRAYAGRAJ and Bharatanatyam at
merger of primary schools Lucknow's Bhatkhande
in Sitapur, directing auth- The Allahabad High Court has Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya have
orities to maintain the ordered status quo on the been arrested. Fearing similar
status quo until the next merger of council-run primary action, the university's adminis-
hearing on August 21. The schools in Uttar Pradesh's trative officer, reportedly only
court questioned the Sitapur district, offering tem- fifth grade educated, has
HODs and
state’s rationale, citing lack porary relief to affected stu- absconded along with his girl-
of surveys or planning. dents and parents. The direc- friend. The CB-CID made sig- Adminstrative
Teachers and parents pro- tive came after hearings on two nificant arrests on Tuesday, tak- officer arrested
tested, alleging violations separate appeals filed by ing into custody Professor
of the RTE Act. Legal children from Sitapur, chal- Manoj Mishra (Tabla
experts suggest the order lenging the state government's Department) and Professor ager" of this extensive scam.
could set a precedent for broader school consolidation new assigned schools. educational challenges faced by Sitapur until the matter is Gyanendra Dutt Bajpai CB-CID teams are actively raid-
other districts. policy. A division bench com- The state’s June 16 order young children. heard in full, signaling a cau- (Bharatanatyam Department). ing his and his relatives' resi-
prising Chief Justice Arun mandates merging primary
State defends In response, Additional tious approach to school con- Both are accused of being com- dences, but he remains at large,
PRAYAGRAJ Bhansali and Justice Jaspreet schools with low enrollment consolidation as Advocate General Anuj solidation efforts. While the plicit in a massive `3.31 crore with sources suggesting his
`95 Crore Singh issued the order on into nearby upper primary or resource Kudesia and Standing Counsel state’s broader objective scam involving illegal appoint- girlfriend has also disappeared.

road washed
Thursday, scheduling the next composite schools. The govern- optimization move Shailendra Kumar Singh, rep- remains improving education ments and construction during The scandal first came to light
hearing for August 21. The ment has maintained that the resenting the state, defended delivery, the court's interven- the tenure of former Vice- in 2020 when a complaint
away appeals contest a July 7 ruling policy aims to rationalize the policy as being in the long- tion highlights the need for Chancellor Professor Shruti reached Governor Anandiben
by a single-judge bench that resources and improve educa- alleged procedural irregular- term interest of educational safeguards to protect children's Sadolikar Katkar. Seven con- Patel, leading to orders for
A ₹95-crore Ganga Path upheld the government’s tion quality, especially in ities in the merger documents reform. They contended that access to nearby, quality tractors from twelve associated former Vice-Chancellor Shruti
road, built for the merger policy. Petitioners schools with zero or negligible presented by the state. Senior consolidating underutilized schooling. The outcome of the firms have also been jailed in Sadolikar Katkar's removal and
Mahakumbh, was swept argued that the move violates student attendance. Officials advocate Dr. L.P. Mishra and schools would allow for better August hearing could influence connection with the scandal. an FIR filed against her at
away by floodwaters in the Right to Free and cited data showing that 18 pri- advocate Gaurav Mehrotra, teacher deployment, improved similar merger plans in other Both HODs have been sent to 14 Kaiserbagh police station.
Prayagraj. Meanwhile, Compulsory Education under mary schools in Sitapur had no appearing for the petitioners, infrastructure use, and districts, as the case taps into day judicial custody. While the CB-CID did arrest
heavy rain caused water- the RTE Act, 2009, by forcing students at all. argued that the merger order enhanced learning outcomes. the delicate balance between The absconding adminis- Katkar, she was released due to
logging in Firozabad and younger students to travel However, during Thursday’s lacks transparency and fails to The High Court’s interim order policy efficiency and grassroots trative officer, Ramkumar, is a pre-existing stay order on her
overflowed the Govind longer distances to reach their hearing, the court took note of account for the logistical and halts merger proceedings in educational equity. being described as the "man- arrest.
Sagar Dam in Lalitpur.
Authorities are on alert as
31 UP districts face rain
warnings.

AGRA
Clashes & Controversies: Kanwar Family attempts
self-immolation
Biogas units to be installed
Gurdwara
Metro station
yatra turns tense across UP over false case in 2.5 lakh homes
plan revised UP State Bureau UP State Bureau UP State Bureau
LUCKNOW LUCKNOW LUCKNOW

As the Kanwar Yatra enters its A family from Barabanki Uttar Pradesh is set to launch a
14th day, cities across Uttar attempted self-immolation out- large scale rural biogas initiat-
Pradesh witnessed a mix of side Gate Number 4 of the ive by installing biogas units in
devotion, disruption, and Vidhan Sabha today, alleging 2.5 lakh households across the
debate. In Kasganj, tempers that Barabanki police falsely state. The pilot phase will begin
A proposed metro station flared when a state-run bus implicated their son in a case in Ayodhya, Varanasi,
opposite Gurdwara Guru accidentally damaged a kan- and sent him to jail. Alert anti- Gorakhpur, and Gonda, where
Ka Tal’s main gate in Agra war. Enraged devotees halted self-immolation police 2,250 household biogas units
faces objections from the the vehicle, evacuated passen- deployed at the location swiftly will be set up initially.
Households to get that the gas generated may be
gurdwara committee and gers, and vandalized the bus. intervened as family members Each biogas unit is esti- used as vehicle fuel in the
local MLA, citing dis- gas and organic
The drivers fled the scene, Communal the yatra. Right wing groups tried to douse themselves with mated to cost `39,300, but future, adding another poten-
ruptions to devotees. prompting police intervention.
gestures, road rage, attempted a symbolic “purifica- petrol brought in bottles. under the scheme, farmers fertilizer from a unit tial benefit for rural users.
UPMRC is surveying alter- Officials assured the kanwa- tion” outside his residence, The family's head, Janki will contribute only `3,990. As part of the broader pro-
nate locations to shift the riyas their kanwar would be and political leading to heavy police deploy- Prasad of Bajgaini village in The remaining cost will be gram, cowsheds (gaushalas)
station while preserving refilled and appealed for calm. sparring mark the ment. Protesters were detained Ghunghter police station area, covered through government 70% leading to substantial sav- will be built under
the religious site’s sanctity. Elsewhere in Jhansi, SDM Ajay 14th of Sawan and relocated. Maurya doubled Barabanki, stated they came to assistance and a carbon credit ings on domestic fuel MGNREGA. In the first phase,
Kumar sang devotional songs down, stating, “True devotees Lucknow to attempt self- model, according to Shyam expenses. In addition to supp- biogas and organic fertilizer
AZAMGARH for pilgrims, while Kotwali in- don’t indulge in violence. Those immolation out of distress over Bihari Gupta, Chairman of the lying gas for cooking, these units will be activated in 43
Locals spray charge Vidyasagar Singh was Lucknow after politician doing so are state-protected his son, Santosh Kumar, being Uttar Pradesh Cow Service biogas units will produce gaushalas. Each is expected to
seen kneading dough and pre- Swami Prasad Maurya’s criminals masquerading as pil- wrongly imprisoned in a Commission. slurry that can be used to generate about 50 quintals of
mosquito paring food for the devotees remarks alleging that “crimi- grims.” Meanwhile, in murder case. He claimed The initiative is expected to make natural fertilizers, cut- slurry per month, offering
repellent along the roadside. nals in the guise of kanwariyas” Varanasi, the faithful continue local authorities had ignored significantly reduce LPG usage ting reliance on chemical alter- added income opportunities
Tensions simmered in were behind violence during to pour in. their pleas. in rural kitchens by as much as natives. Officials also noted for local farmers.
themselves
Residents of Uchhuwa vil-
lage in Azamgarh are
forced to self-spray anti-
AK Sharma Harshvardhan’s web of DENSO to invest Female cop trainees Dr. Gita Khanna
blasts officials luxury and shell firms ₹250 crore in on 30 years of
mosquito chemicals due
to administrative inaction.
Noida EV protest abuse and
over power IVF journey
poor facilities
With stagnant water and
overgrown grass, fears of
malaria and dengue out- crisis
UP State Bureau
GHAZIABAD
component plant UP State Bureau
breaks loom. UP State Bureau UP State Bureau LUCKNOW
UP State Bureau Harshvardhan Jain, the man LUCKNOW GORAKHPUR
MAU LUCKNOW behind the fake “West Arctic On World
Drug In a fiery meeting at Shakti
Embassy” in Ghaziabad, lived
a life of luxury fuelled by
In a significant boost to Indo-
Japanese industrial ties,
Gorakhpur PAC training
centre turned into a site of
IVF Day, July
25, Dr. Gita
inspectors Bhawan on Wednesday, Uttar deception. Despite belonging DENSO Corporation, a global mass outrage on Wednesday Khanna, a
honored by Pradesh Energy Minister A.K. to a well-off industrialist Lived lavishly leader in automotive innova- morning as over 600 female distinguished
Sharma severely reprimanded family, he set up an elaborate tion, has announced a ₹250 trainee constables erupted in IVF specialist
traders electricity department offi- fake diplomatic identity com-
running a fake crore investment for a new protest over inhuman condi- with over
The Ghosi Drug Sellers’ cials, including UPPCL plete with foreign suits, luxury embassy just 100 Motor Generators manufac- tions. Tearful recruits claimed broke a tooth,” a woman said. thirty years of
Welfare Committee hon- Chairman Ashish Goyal, for vehicles, and photoshopped metres from his turing plant in Gautam they were forced to bathe in The protest created panic experience, shared profound
ored drug inspector the state's worsening power pictures with top officials to home Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. the open under surveillance of among officials, especially insights into the evolution of
Ashutosh Chaubey for his situation. Expressing extreme run a shell company network These components are crucial CCTV cameras and were since CM Yogi Adityanath was infertility treatment. She
cooperative approach. displeasure, Sharma accused and alleged hawala racket. for hybrid and electric denied basic needs like water present in Gorakhpur for a emphasizes that the most grat-
Traders praised his bal- them of being "blind, deaf, and Educated in Paris and Interrogated for over two vehicles, highlighting DENSO's and hygiene. program at the same PAC ifying aspect of her work
ance of regulatory com- one eyed," stating he wasn't London, Jain reportedly hours by UP ATS, Jain commitment to sustainable One trainee collapsed tower. Top police brass rushed extends beyond scientific
pliance and business- there to listen to "nonsense." traveled frequently to Dubai, admitted to deep ties within mobility. screaming, “CCTV is installed to the scene. Only after 7 hours achievement, resting in the
friendly measures during The minister conveyed the South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the bureaucracy. He claimed The announcement fol- where we bathe, Why call us of complaints and assurances, unparalleled joy of a mother
a ceremony. frustration of MLAs and public and Europe. Four luxury his reputation gave him VIP lowed a strategic meeting without arrangements?” including removal of cameras finally holding her longed for
representatives who are vehicles, including a Mercedes style access to ministries in between DENSO leadership Others alleged threats like from bathrooms, did the child.
MAU "abusing us and the govern- and Sonatas, were found out- Delhi. His fake embassy oper- and an Uttar Pradesh delega- “pipes will be shoved down women return to training. Dr. Khanna recounted that
Village ment" over unreliable power
supply. He criticized officials
side his residence, alongside
₹44 lakh in Indian and foreign
ated from a lavish villa just 100
metres from his family’s home
tion, led by Shri Alok Kumar,
Principal Secretary
your throats” when they asked
for water. The women said 30
After political outrage, three
officers were suspended. DIG
when she began her career,
infertility was a silent struggle
launches for preparing reports from currency and a dozen high- ironically, a home he was (Infrastructure & Industrial recruits were crammed into Rohan P. Kanay who contro- for many couples. She felt
cleanliness "AC offices," calling it mean- end foreign watches worth reportedly barred from due to Development), and Invest UP rooms with a single fan, while versially ordered pregnancy drawn to IVF as a beacon of
ingless and detached from around ₹5 crore. his shady dealings. officials at DENSO's head- 14 lived in tin sheds. “We slip tests was removed and sent to hope, leading her to help bring
drive ground realities. quarters in Kariya, Japan. and fall every day, one of us DGP HQ. this possibility to others.
Nemdar village in
Madhuban launched a
achievement
cleanliness drive under
the Swachh Bharat
Mission, with locals and
sanitation workers clear-
ing garbage. The gram
UP sees major rise in Kharif crop cultivation “I Could’ve Defeated Rahul
Gandhi again”, Smriti Irani
pradhan emphasized UP State Bureau Sesame acreage also grew—from 636 thousand UP State Bureau
Gandhi’s vision of hygiene to 701 thousand hectares.
as a public duty.
LUCKNOW
nearly doubles; An unexpected but notable
AMETHI

Uttar Pradesh has recorded a cotton and maize development is the resurgence While from a break from
MORADABAD sharp surge in the cultivation of also regain ground of cotton cultivation in the active politics, former Union
Daylight key Kharif crops, particularly
oilseeds and pulses, marking a
in state state. The area under cotton,
once in steady decline, has
Minister Smriti Irani has reig-
nited the political discourse
robbery season of broad agricultural grown from just 7,000 hectares around Amethi. In a recent
caught on expansion across the state. Agriculture officials expect to 18,000 hectares this year interview, she claimed that
According to the latest figures further growth, as sowing in reflecting renewed farmer had Rahul Gandhi contested
CCTV from the Agriculture thousand hectares in 2024 to thousand hectares respectively. some regions will continue into interest and potential shifts in from Amethi in 2024, she that would’ve hurt more. But I
Masked thieves stole Department, significant 547.14 thousand hectares in In pulses, pigeon pea (arhar) early September. crop economics. Altogether, would have defeated him once did everything I could.” She
₹15,000 cash and jewelry increases have been noted in 2025. Sesame has seen the most has witnessed major growth, Staple Kharif grains have the total area sown under more. “The Gandhis didn’t dismissed Amethi as a “never
from a home in Mundap- sesame, groundnut, soybean, dramatic rise, with acreage with the cultivated area rising shown parallel gains. Paddy Kharif crops in Uttar Pradesh dare face me,” she remarked winnable” seat, historically
ande, Moradabad, while the pigeon pea, paddy, and maize jumping from 180.26 thousand from 184 thousand hectares last cultivation has risen signifi- has increased by over 1.6 mil- pointedly. skewed by social equations
owner was away. Police are cultivation. hectares to 303 thousand hec- year to 273 thousand hectares cantly, with area expanding lion hectares in just one year Irani expressed sorrow over favouring the Gandhi family.
reviewing CCTV footage The total area under oilseed tares. Groundnut and soybean this season. Moong cultivation from 4,193 thousand hectares from 6,574 thousand hectares her defeat but stood firm on “No wise politician chooses a
and have detained one sus- cultivation has increased by have also expanded steadily, has also increased marginally in 2024 to 5,546 thousand hec- in 2024 to 8,262 thousand hec- her legacy: “If people had said I seat where loss is certain,” she
pect for interrogation nearly 1.25 times—from 432.25 reaching 218 thousand and 40 from 30,000 to 32,000 hectares. tares this year. Maize acreage tares in 2025. didn’t work or broke promises, quipped.
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Briefs INDIA�UK PACT | Industry hails modern, forward-looking trade partnership

Big boost: Deal to
I-T dept
working to give ‘Transformational milestone’ push bilateral
trade to $120 bn
Business Desk finance, and high-end services, unlocks exciting new oppor-
shape to rules, LONDON will further accelerate bilateral tunities for the country's gem
procedures economic relations, the and jewellery sector.
Leading Indian business Confederation of Indian "Currently, exports to the PTI The pact, officially called
under new Bill tycoons on Thursday hailed Industry (CII) said. UK stand at USD 941 million; NEW DELHI the CETA, was signed in
The Income Tax depart- the India-UK free trade agree- Another key benefit of the with the duty concessions in London on Thursday in the
ment is working to give ment as a "transformational FTA is a reciprocal Social place, this figure is poised to India and the UK signed a free presence of Prime Minister
shape to the rules, forms milestone" to deepen econ- Security Agreement, allowing surge to USD 2.5 billion within trade agreement on Thursday Narendra Modi and his
and procedures for the omic engagements between Indian professionals in the UK the next three years, elevating with an aim to double the British counterpart Keir
new Income Tax Bill, 2025, the two countries. to continue home country con- overall bilateral trade in our bilateral trade to USD 112 bil- Starmer.
which aims to simplify the Businesses across both tributions for up to three years. sector to an estimated USD 7 lion by 2030, as the deal will Commerce and Industry
six-decade old direct tax countries are set to "gain tre- "CII has been a longstanding billion," said Bhansali. boost exports from labour- Minister Piyush Goyal and
law. Speaking at the 166th mendously" from the deal, advocate for a comprehensive “This is a watershed intensive sectors such as tex- Secretary of State for Business
Income Tax Day event Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and forward-looking India-UK moment in India–UK econ- tiles and leather, while mak- and Trade Jonathan Reynolds
here, Central Board of and Chairman of Bharti Businesses in India as well textiles and apparel, leather Free Trade Agreement. This omic relations. The signing of ing British cars and whiskey signed the pact in the pres-
Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chief Enterprises, said. as the UK stand to gain tre- and leather goods, gems and FTA marks a defining moment the FTA under the visionary cheaper in India. ence of the two Prime
Ravi Agarwal also said the "Indian industry across all mendously, as it lays the jewellery, marine products, in our bilateral relationship, leadership of Prime Minister Besides Indian profes- Ministers.
department is following sectors welcomes the India- groundwork for scaling up among others. reflecting a shared commit- Narendra Modiji, marks the sionals, including those "The bilateral trade
the principle of 'enforce- UK FTA with great optimism. bilateral cooperation across The agreement will provide ment to inclusive growth, beginning of a new era of stra- deployed by companies to between the two countries
ment with empathy', This agreement establishes a key growth sectors," he said. a strong framework for economic resilience, and tegic collaboration between work in the UK across all ser- stands at nearly USD 56 bil-
wherein it is enabling tax- modern, forward-looking Once implemented follow- unlocking new opportunities industrial transformation," the two nations. By lowering vices sectors, professionals lion, with a joint goal to
payers to review and vol- partnership that will stimulate ing British parliamentary rati- in clean energy, digital techno- said Chandrajit Banerjee, tariffs, easing market access, deployed on contracts such as double this figure by 2030,"
untarily update their innovation, ease market fication, CETA is expected to logies, life sciences, and Director General of CII. and deepening services and architects, engineers, chefs, the commerce ministry said.
finances. access, and foster investment," reduce trade barriers, enhance advanced manufacturing. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of investment flows, this land- yoga instructors, and musi- It said that the agreement
said Mittal. investor confidence, and pro- India's rapidly growing mar- the Gem & Jewellery Export mark deal unlocks immense cians will benefit from simpli- secures duty-free access for
Air traffic pax The business tycoon is also
Co-Chair of the India-UK CEO
mote joint ventures and tech-
nology transfers, especially in
ket and manufacturing capa-
bilities, combined with the
Promotion Council (GJEPC),
described the trade deal as a
potential for both economies,”
said Prashant Ruia, Group
fied visa procedures and lib-
eralised entry categories
99 per cent of India's exports
to the UK, covering nearly the
dips to multi- Forum. labour intensive sectors like UK's strengths in innovation, "landmark accord" that Chief Executive, Essar. under the agreement. entire trade basket.
mth low in Jun

HISTORIC CETA TO CUT TARIFFS, UNLOCK ECONOMIC GROWTH

Domestic airlines carried
13.60 million passengers in
June, up 3% on year, but
the lowest in absolute Business Desk jewellery annually. Tariff relaxations under
terms since September MUMBAI WINNING THE TRADE WAR Pharma the FTA are projected to double India's
last year, data released by India exports stand at $23.31 billion glo- gems and Jewellery exports to the UK
the Directorate General of Trade is the cornerstone of a thriving econ- Indian firms to benefit in marine, agro and bally, and the UK imports were nearly $30 within the next 2-3 years. India’s Titan
Civil Aviation showed omy breaking down barriers that hinder food processing sector include Avanti billion, but Indian pharma accounts for Company (Tanishq), Vaibhav Global,
Thursday. Airlines flew growth and opening doors to new oppor- Feeds, LT Foods, KRBL (India Gate), under $1 billion, indicating significant Rajesh Exports, Kalyan Jewellers, etc., are
85.17 million passengers tunities. The CETA will unlock trade and Venky’s India, Hatsun Agro, and Parag Milk headroom for growth. Generics get the expected to benefit from tariff elimination
between January and June economic growth, and is widely backed by Foods. sweet medicine. Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s, as the deal makes Indian jewellery cheaper
this year, 7.3% more than large and small businesses across various Lupin, Cipla, Alkem Labs, and Zydus compared with EU, China and other com-
in the corresponding sectors, including aerospace, financial and Textiles Lifesciences are expected to benefit. petitors.
period a year ago. professional services, food and drink, and Zero-duty market access for the textiles
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.'s the automotive sector. and clothing sector accounts for 1,143 tariff Chemicals Leather
IndiGo airline retained the lines. India is facing a duty disadvantage The FTA is anticipated to trigger a dra- From 16% to zero, tariffs eliminated on
number one position in the Agriculture vis-a-vis Bangladesh, Pakistan and matic 30-40% increase in India's chemical India’s leather and footwear, empowering
domestic market with a India to get duty-free access in several agri Cambodia, which had duty-free access to exports to the UK, propelling figures to an India's craftsmanship to walk tall world-
market share of 64.5%, goods in the UK, such as fruits, vegetables, the UK market. In textiles and clothing, estimated $650-750 million in 2025-26. In wide. The FTA is projected to add 5% UK
largely unchanged from a cereals, turmeric, pepper, cardamom, and while the UK’s total imports ($26.95 billion) chemicals and allied products, India’s market share within 1-2 years. Exports are
month ago. processed goods like ready-to-eat food, are lower than India's global exports exports stand at over $40.52 bn globally, expected to exceed $900 million. MSMEs in
mango pulp, pickles, and pulses. Over 95% ($36.71 billion), India still supplies worth against the UK’s imports of $35.11 bn, but hubs like Agra, Kanpur, Kolhapur, Chennai
IFL Ent to of agricultural and processed food tariff
lines will attract zero duty. Duty-free access
only $1.79 billion to the UK.
Sectors poised for exponential growth The UK is India’s 6th largest engineering
captures only $843 million of that market,
highlighting a potential to scale up,
to benefit from tariff-free exports; GI pro-
tection; simplified standards. Indian com-
enter into is expected to boost agri exports by over include ready-made garments, home tex- export market. India's global exports are especially with improved market access panies in leather, footwear, and miscel-
organic waste 20% in the next three years, contributing to tiles, carpets, and handicrafts, where the $77.79 billion, while the UK imports $193.52 under the FTA. Aarti Industries, Navin laneous sectors to benefit include Bata
India’s goal of $100 billion agri-exports by removal of duties creates immediate and billion worth of such products, yet only $ Fluorine, Gujarat Fluorochemicals, SRF India, Mirza International, British footwear
mgmt biz 2030. substantial competitive advantages. India is 4.28 billion comes from India, signalling Ltd., Deepak Nitrite to benefit from the brand Red Tape, Relaxo Footwears, Aditya
Ahmedabad-based IFL expected to gain at least 5% additional mar- strong potential for expansion. With tariff deal. Birla Fashion, etc.
Enterprises on Thursday Marine ket share in the UK within 1 to 2 years. elimination, engineering exports to the UK
said its board has Despite the UK’s $5.4 billion marine import Listed Indian companies likely to benefit could nearly double in the next five years, Gems and Jewellery Information Technology
approved a proposal for market, India's share remains at just 2.25%, include, Gokaldas Exports, K.P.R. Mill, reaching over $7.5 billion by 2029-30. India’s total gems and jewellery exports Firms expected to benefit include
entering into the business underscoring a significant untapped Arvind Ltd, Rupa & Company, and Lux Indian companies to benefit are Bharat to the UK are valued at $941 million, with Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro,
of organic waste manage- opportunity. Shrimp, tuna, fishmeal, and Industries. Forge, Sundram Fasteners, Motherson $400 million coming from jewellery. The LTIMindtree, Tech Mahindra, Persistent,
ment & recycling. The new feeds, currently taxed between 4.2% and Sumi, CG Power, KEC International, FTA opens up a huge market as the UK and Coforge.
venture is part of the com- 8.5%, will become completely duty-free. Engineering Greaves Cotton, Elgi Equipment, etc. imports approximately $3 billion worth of
pany's strategic plan to
diversify its portfolio and
tap into emerging and
high-demand sectors, the
Mfg, sales levels remain buoyant despite global headwinds: PMI Govt appoints former Finance
company said in a state- FPJ News Service piled by S&P Global. tors) was little-changed from though growth remained Secy Ajay Seth as IRDAI chief
ment. MUMBAI “The strong performance June’s final print of 61.0, and sharp by historical standards.
was bolstered by growth in therefore signalled another The HSBC Flash India PTI approved Seth's appointment
Aditya Operating conditions across total sales, export orders, and substantial rate of growth. Manufacturing PMI (a NEW DELHI as chairperson of the insur-
India’s private sector continued output levels. Indian manufac- Moreover, the headline figure weighted average of the new ance regulator for a period
Infotech IPO to to improve in July, with the turers led the way, recording remained well above its long- orders, output, employment, The government on Thursday of three years or till the
open on Jul 29 latest HSBC ‘flash’ PMI data faster rates of expansion than run average of 54.8. suppliers’ delivery times and appointed former Finance incumbent attains the age of
Aditya Infotech, which showing sharp expansions in services. Meanwhile, inflation- Goods producers registered stocks of purchases indices) and Economic Affairs 65 years or until further
offers video security and total sales, export orders and ary pressures continue to heat Flash India Composite Output a faster increase in output than rose from 58.4 in June to 59.2 in Secretary Ajay Seth as chair- orders, whichever is the ear-
surveillance products output levels, S&P Global said up as both input costs and out- Index (a seasonally adjusted service providers, as the pace July, its highest reading in close man of the Insurance liest, a government notifica-
under 'CP Plus' brand, is on Thursday. India’s flash com- put charges rose in July,” index that measures the of expansion picked up to the to 17-and-a-half years and Regulatory and Development tion said.
aiming to raise Rs 1,300 posite PMI remained healthy in pointed out Pranjul Bhandari, month-on-month change in strongest since April 2024. indicative of a robust improve- Authority of India (IRDAI). Seth retired as Economic
crore through its Initial July at 60.7, according to the chief India economist at HSBC. the combined output of India’s There was a softer upturn in ment in the health of the manu- The Appointments Affairs Secretary in June this
Public Offering (IPO) HSBC Flash India PMI, com- At 60.7 in July, the HSBC manufacturing and service sec- services activity during July, facturing industry. Committee of the Cabinet has year after a four-year stint.
opening for subscription
on July 29. The issue, with
a price band of Rs 640 to
Rs 675 per share, will con-
clude on July 31, the com- Pivotal scrips lose amid profit-taking, FII selling ‘Govt to notify new vegetable Number of
employed
pany announced. oil regulation order next wk’
FPJ News Service
Initial optimism
research, Geojit Investments.
people in India
Executive MUMBAI “US striking trade deals with PTI duction, stocks and sales

Centre files
around the India-UK many countries is slowly NEW DELHI through digital tools. rose to 64.33 cr
free trade agreement
IPO papers
Pivotals declined on Thursday,
reversing previous gains amid gave way to caution
removing concerns surround-
ing tariff wars. Even though The government will notify a
"The associations have been
consulted. It's in the final in FY24 from
with Sebi
profit-taking and foreign fund
outflows.
as attention shifted global trade has been impacted
this year and global growth
new order next week to regu-
late vegetable oil products in
stages now, probably by next
week it will be notified,"
47.5 cr in FY18
Premium flexible work- Despite a positive start, the firmly to earnings will remain subdued at around India with modern, transpar- Chopra told reporters on the
space solutions provider 30-share BSE Sensex failed to 2.8% equity markets are slowly ent and technologically sidelines of the fourth edition
Executive Centre India has carry forward the momentum to caution as attention shifted discounting recovery in trade advanced provisions, Food of Indian Vegetable Oil
filed preliminary papers and fell later in the trade. The firmly to earnings. The IT and and growth in 2026. This opti- Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said Producers' Association (IVPA)
with markets regulator benchmark tanked 542.47 FMCG sectors dragged down mism explains the resilience on Thursday. Global Roundtable. The new
Sebi to garner Rs 2,600 points to settle at 82,184.17. large-cap stocks due to sub- and uptrend in global equity The 2025 Vegetable Oil regulation makes it mandatory
crore through an initial During the day, it tumbled dued Q1 performance. Though markets now. In the US, good Products, Production and for the industry to report pro- PTI
public offering (IPO). The 679.42 points to 82,047.22. The the Q1 earnings are broadly in corporate earnings are provid- Availability (VOPPA) duction, sales and pricing fig- NEW DELHI
IPO is entirely a fresh issue 50-share NSE Nifty dropped line, it does not justify the pre- ing fundamental support to the Regulation Order will replace ures. "Right now we are grop-
of equity shares with no 157.80 points to 25,062.10. positive global cues. Initial opti- mium valuation; India is trad- market,” said Dr VK the existing 2011 order and ing in the dark because we are The number of employed
offer-for-sale (OFS) com- “Equities fell sharply, rever- mism around the India-UK ing at a 3-year high of 21x P/E,” Vijayakumar, chief investment emphasise enhanced monitor- dependent on the association people in the country rose to
ponent, according to the sing previous gains despite free trade agreement gave way said Vinod Nair, head of strategist at Geojit Investments. ing of edible oil imports, pro- for the data," he said. 64.33 crore in 2023-24 from
draft red herring prospec- 47.5 crore in 2017-18, Union
tus (DRHP) filed on Minister Shobha Karandlaje
Wednesday. informed Parliament on

Kaytex Fabrics
Gilts end down on short
bets before auction on Fri
Maha tops states in MF investments Thursday citing RBI data.
According to a written
reply by the Minister of State
IPO to open PTI the fastest growth in AAUM Contribution of growth- for Labour & Employment in
on Jul 29 Informist closed at INR 100.01, or a yield MUMBAI at 62.47 per cent on-month, oriented equity-oriented Rajya Sabha, 'The KLEMS (K:
Kaytex Fabrics, a digital MUMBAI of 6.33%, against INR 100.12, or followed by Lakshadweep schemes remained the Capital, L: Labour, E: Energy,
textile printing company, 6.31%, Wednesday. The most Maharashtra tops among and Ladakh at 19.18 per cent maximum at 54.76 per cent, M: Materials and S: Services)'
on Wednesday said it has Government bond prices traded 6.79%, 2034 bond states when it comes to and 18.17 per cent, respect- followed by debt-oriented database published by RBI
fixed the price band at ended lower Thursday as closed at INR 102.81, or 6.38%, mutual fund investments, ively, the report said. On a schemes and liquid provides employment esti-
Rs 171-180 per equity traders made room for the against INR 102.96, or 6.36%, accounting for 40.61 per yearly basis, Nagaland wit- schemes, which contributed mates at all-India level.
share for a nearly Rs 70 fresh supply of the 10-year the previous day. Primary cent of the average assets nessed the maximum at 14.88 per cent and 12.50 Further, she told the House
crore initial public offering benchmark 6.33%, 2035 gilt at dealers increased their short under management for (AAUM) in June, according growth in AAUM at 100.57 per cent, respectively. that as per the latest annual
(IPO) which will hit the the weekly auction Friday. A positions in liquid securities June, a report said on to a report by Icra per cent, followed by Dadra The contribution of Periodic Labour Force Survey
capital market on July 29. rise in US Treasury yield also before the auction, where the Thursday. Analytics. and Nagar Haveli, which equity-oriented schemes (PLFS) reports, the estimated
The SME IPO will open on weighed on gilts, dealers said. government will sell INR 60 New Delhi, Gujarat, The top five states in the grew at 56.52 per cent. was the highest in Ladakh female Worker Population
July 29 and conclude on Long-term bonds fell sharply billion of the 5.91%, 2028 bond Karnataka, and West country contributed 67.65 The report said the at 90.85 per cent, followed Ratio (WPR) for persons of
July 31. The company's as traders booked profit on and INR 300 billion of the 2035 Bengal each contributed per cent of the AAUM of the AAUM of the domestic by Lakshadweep, for which age 15 years and above, during
shares will be listed on the the gilts, which have risen gilt. Trade volumes were lack- less than 10 per cent to the domestic MF industry in mutual fund industry grew the contribution of equity- 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22,
NSE's Emerge platform, sharply over the last 10 days, lustre, and this led short sell- domestic mutual fund June, the report said. by 21.94 per cent on a yearly oriented schemes stood at 2022-23 and 2023-24 was
Kaytex Fabrics said in a dealers said. The 10-year ing to have a pronounced industry's Average Assets From a growth perspec- basis in June 2025, and was 84.07 per cent, the report 28.7%, 31.4%, 31.7%, 35.9% and
statement. benchmark 6.33%, 2035 gilt effect on prices, dealers said. Under Management tive, Nagaland witnessed up 3.61 per cent on-month. said. 40.3%, respectively.
 money www.freepressjournal.in
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Briefs Strong growth in AUM, interest income CORPORATE Q1 FY26 RESULTS

Tesla shares
sink lift Bajaj Finance PAT to `4,765 crore Canara Bank
Canara Bank on Thursday
Indian
Bank
State-owned Indian Bank on
Tesla shares sank Informist ing reliance on deposits for the concern. The company posted a 22 per cent growth Thursday posted a 24 per
Thursday after CEO Elon MUMBAI next 12 months, it said in its has taken several actions in standalone net profit to Rs cent rise in net profit to Rs
Musk said the company investor presentation. across all products to reduce 4,752 crore during the first 2,973 crore in the first quarter
could face a "few rough Robust revenue arising out of The net interest income of the contribution of customers quarter of the current finan- of the current financial year.
quarters" as it transitions strong growth in assets under the financier increased by 22% with multiple loans," the com- cial year, supported by a The Chennai-based lender
to a future focused less on management helped Bajaj in Apr-Jun to INR 102.27 bil- pany said. The gross non-per- decline in bad loans. The had earned a net profit of Rs
selling cars and more on Finance report a 20.1% year- lion. forming asset ratio and the net Bengaluru-based bank had 2,403 crore in the same
offering people rides in on-year increase in its consoli- Credit costs were elevated, non-performing asset ratio earned a net profit of Rs quarter of the previous fiscal
self-driving cars. Late dated net profit for the especially in the two-wheeler stood at 1.03% and 0.50%, 3,905 crore in the same year. The total income rose to
Wednesday, the electric quarter ended June. A sharp market closed. deposit book of the non-bank- and micro, small and medium respectively, as of Jun. 30 quarter of the previous fiscal Rs 18,721 crore during the
vehicle maker reported rise in net interest income also The lender's assets under ing finance company grew 15% enterprises. "The company against 0.86% and 0.38% a year year. The total income rose June quarter of 2025-26 from
another quarter of lack- helped bolster the financier's management rose 25% on year on year to INR 721.09 billion as has taken significant credit ago. These were amongst the to Rs 38,063 crore during the Rs 16,945 crore in the same
luster financial results, bottom line. to INR 4.41 trillion as on Jun. on Jun. 30. The lender's cus- actions in both these busi- lowest in the industry, the June quarter from Rs 34,020 period of FY25, Indian Bank
with revenue dropping 12 Bajaj Finance reported a net 30, the non-banking finance tomer franchise stood at 106.51 nesses and AUM growth for company said. crore in the same quarter of said in a regulatory filing.
per cent and profit falling profit of INR 47.00 billion in company said. The company's million as on Jun. 30, up from both these businesses will be On the cost of funds, there FY25, Canara Bank said in a
16 per cent. Many pros- the June quarter, beating the assets under management 88.11 million a year ago. In the low for FY26 (2025-26)," Bajaj was an improvement of 20 regulatory filing. Interest Bikaji Foods
pective buyers have been Street estimate of INR 46.14 increased by INR 247.50 billion June quarter, the franchise Finance said. Loan losses and basis points from the previous earned by the bank Snacks manufacturer Bikaji
turned off by Musk's foray billion. Shares of the company during the quarter. increased by 4.69 million. provisions were up 26% to INR quarter to 7.79% in Apr-Jun. increased to Rs 31,003 crore Foods International Ltd has
into right-wing politics, closed 1% lower at INR 958.95 Bajaj Finance booked 13.49 Deposits contributed 19% of 21.20 billion in Apr-Jun against The company expects the cost compared to Rs 28,701 crore reported a 1.3 per cent
and the competition has on the National Stock million new loans in the June consolidated borrowings as of INR 16.85 billion a year ago. of funds to be within 7.60- in the June quarter FY25. increase in consolidated net
ramped up in key markets Exchange. The earnings were quarter against 10.97 million in Jun. 30. To optimise cost of "Consumer leverage con- 7.65% for the rest of the cur- profit to Rs 58.52 crore in the
such as Europe and China. announced just before the the same quarter last year. The funds, the company is reduc- tinues to remain an area of rent financial year. Adani Energy quarter ended in June 30, of
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd this financial year. The com-
NTPC gets nod (AESL) on Thursday posted a
consolidated net profit of Rs
pany had posted a consoli-
dated profit of Rs 57.77 crore
to raise `18K cr
via bonds MOFSL Q1 profit jumps Nestle India Q1 profit slips 13.4% 538.94 crore for June quarter
FY26 mainly due to higher
in the April-June quarter a
year ago, according to a reg-

40% to record `1,430 cr to `646 cr; sales rise to `5,073 cr

revenues from transmission ulatory filing from Bikaji
State-owned NTPC on business. The company had Foods.
Thursday said it has incurred a loss of Rs 1,190.66
received shareholders' PTI the company said in a state- PTI sion in manufacturing in the crore in the year-ago period, Aditya Birla Sun Life
approval to raise up to Rs NEW DELHI ment. NEW DELHI last seven to eight months," a BSE filing said. Total AMC
18,000 crore through issue The operating profit after Nestle India Chairman and income rose to Rs 7,025.49 Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC,
of non-convertible deben- Motilal Oswal Financial tax stood at Rs 522 crore, up 21 FMCG major Nestle India Ltd Managing Director Suresh crore in the quarter from Rs part of Aditya Birla Capital,
tures on a private place- Services on Thursday per cent, reflecting strong on Thursday reported a 13.4 Narayanan said. 5,489.97 crore in the same on Thursday posted an 18
ment basis. The fund will reported its highest-ever momentum in Motilal Oswal per cent decline in consoli- Nestle India on Thursday period a year ago. Revenue per cent increase in profit
be raised in up to 12 quarterly net profit of Rs 1,430 Financial Services Ltd's dated net profit to Rs 646.59 products increased 5.86 per announced the appointment from transmission business after tax to Rs 277.1 crore for
tranches, through a pri- crore for the June quarter, (MOFSL) twin-engine growth crore for the June 2025 cent to Rs 5,073.96 crore in the of Manish Tiwary as the increased to Rs 2,188.19 crore the three months ended
vate placement during the marking a 40 per cent year- model, comprising core oper- quarter, mainly impacted by April-June quarter. It was Rs Chairman of the board of the from Rs 1,746.18 crore. June 2025. In comparison,
period commencing from on-year jump, buoyed by ations and treasury invest- high commodity prices. 4,792.97 crore in the corre- company. the asset management firm
the date of passing of the robust performance across ments, it added. The company had posted a sponding period of the last The incumbent Suresh ACC had posted a profit after tax
special resolution till com- asset management, private The firm's asset and private net profit of Rs 746.6 crore a financial year. Narayanan, will relinquish his Cement maker ACC Ltd on (PAT) of Rs 236 crore in the
pletion of one year thereof, wealth and capital markets wealth management vertical year ago, according to a regula- "The quarter was impacted office as Chairman and Thursday reported a 4.35 per same quarter of the preced-
according to a regulatory businesses. delivered a 43 per cent growth tory filing by Nestle India, by elevated consumption Managing Director of the com- cent increase in its consoli- ing fiscal.
filing. Its consolidated net operat- in profit to Rs 224 crore, while which owns popular brands prices across the commodity pany upon his retirement on dated net profit to Rs 375.42
ing revenue rose 24 per cent to revenue from this division such as Maggi, NESCAFÉ and portfolio. In addition, we wit- July 31, 2025, according to a crore for the June 2025 CG Power and
Industrial Solutions
Lotte India Rs 1,412 crore in the first
quarter of the current fiscal,
climbed 46 per cent to Rs 560
crore, the company said.
KitKat.
Its revenue from the sale of
nessed higher operations costs
as a result of significant expan-
regulatory update from Nestle
India.
quarter, helped by volume
gains and operational effi- CG Power and Industrial
debuts biscuit ciencies. The company had Solutions on Thursday
snack PEPERO posted a profit of Rs 359.74 posted nearly 11 per cent
crore in the April-June increase in its consolidated
Lotte India, part of the
South Korean conglomer-
NSDL eyes REC Q1 profit rises 29% to `4,466 cr SBI Life Insurance quarter a year ago, accord-
ing to a regulatory filing by
net profit to Rs 267 crore in
the June quarter compared
ate Lotte Group, expanded `4K cr via IPO PTI It stated that owing to profit up 14% to ACC, now a part of Adani to a year ago, mainly on the
its product portfolio with
the launch of its first bis-
NEW DELHI growth in all the verticals,
REC is able to maintain its
`590 cr in Jun qtr Cement. Its revenue from
operations rose 18 per cent
back of higher revenues.
Aggregate sales for the
cuit snack, PEPERO, in State-owned REC Ltd on spreads at 2.96 per cent and PTI to Rs 6,035.11 crore. It was Rs quarter were up at Rs 2,878
India, as it aims to achieve Thursday posted a 29 per cent NIM at 3.74 per cent, resulting NEW DELHI 5,113.05 crore in the corre- crore at a growth of 29 per
Rs 2,000 crore in revenue rise in its consolidated net in a robust quarterly profit sponding period a year ago. cent compared to Rs 2,228
this year. Available in 'orig- profit to Rs 4,465.71 crore June after tax of Rs 4,451 crore. SBI Life Insurance on crore in the same period a
inal' and 'crunchy' flavours, quarter compared to the year- As a result, the Annualised Thursday reported a 14 per IEX year ago, stated a company
PEPERO is Korea's No 1 PTI ago period, mainly on the holders for the purpose of Earnings Per Share (EPS) for cent growth in net profit to Rs Indian Energy Exchange on statement.
biscuit snack brand and NEW DELHI back of higher revenues. payment of said interim divi- the period ended June 30, 590 crore for the June quarter Thursday posted an over 25
has been exported to over The company had reported dend is Friday, August 1, 2025. 2025, accelerated by 29 per of the current financial year. per cent rise in its consoli- Manaksia Coated
56 countries, Lotte India National Securities a consolidated net profit of Rs On a standalone basis, the cent to Rs 67.60 per share as The company's profit after tax dated net profit to Rs 120.69 Metals
managing director Milan Depository Ltd (NSDL) is set 3,460.19 crore in the quarter company said that disburse- against Rs 52.28 per share as stood at Rs 520 crore in the crore in the June quarter Manaksia Coated Metals on
Wahi said. to launch its Initial Public ended on June 30, 2024, a BSE ments rose to Rs 59,508 crore at June 30, 2024. April-June quarter of previous compared to a year ago, Thursday reported a multi-
Offering (IPO) on July 30, with filing stated. in the quarter from Rs 43,652 The loan book has main- financial year. mainly on the back of higher fold rise in its consolidated
Matter the issue size pegged at
around Rs 4,000 crore.
Total income rose to Rs
14,823.98 crore in the quarter
crore a year ago, up by 36 per
cent, out of which disburse-
tained its growth trajectory
on a sustained basis to Rs 5.85
The total income of the
company improved to Rs
revenues. The company had
reported a consolidated net
net profit to Rs 14 crore in
the April-June quarter, sup-
launches The depository's maiden from Rs 13,092.44 crore in the ment to the renewable sector lakh crore as against Rs 5.30 38,696 crore as against Rs profit of Rs 96.44 crore in the ported by a rise in income.
AERA 5000+ public issue will conclude on same period a year ago. rose by 35 per cent. lakh crore as on June 30, 2024. 34,392 crore in the same quarter ended on June 30, It had posted a net profit of
August 1. The one-day bidding The board in its meeting Total income also rose to Rs The net credit-impaired period a year ago, SBI Life 2024, according to a regu- Rs 3 crore in the first quarter
The Matter AERA 5000+, for anchor investors is sched- also approved the declaration 14,734 crore from Rs 13,037 assets as on June 30, 2025, Insurance said in a regulatory latory filing. Total income of the preceding 2024-25
India’s first geared elec- uled to open on July 29, of the first interim dividend at crore. The Net interest have reduced to 0.24 per cent filing. New business premium rose to Rs 184.17 crore in the financial year, the company
tric motorcycle was according to the Red Herring the rate of Rs 4.60 per equity income (NIM) rose to Rs 5,247 from 0.82 per cent as on June of the insurance firm rose to quarter from Rs 154.47 crore said in a statement on
launched in Mumbai on Prospectus (RHP). share of Rs 10 each for the crore from Rs 4,474 crore. 30, 2024, with a Provision Rs 7,270 crore during the in the same period a year Thursday. The company's
Wednesday. Priced at Rs The IPO only consists of financial year 2025-26. The standalone net profit Coverage Ratio of 77.05 per period under review com- ago. Its electricity volumes in total income rose to Rs 254
1.93 lakh (ex-showroom), Offer For Sale (OFS) compo- Further, the record date for increased to Rs 4,451 crore cent on NPA assets, as on June pared to Rs 7,033 crore in the Q1FY26 stood at 32.4 billion crore from Rs 195 crore, a
AERA 5000+ features a nent of 5.01 crore shares and reckoning eligibility of share- from Rs 3,442 crore. 30, 2025. June 2024 quarter. units (BUs), increased 14.9 year-on-year (y-o-y) rise of
unique 4-speed those selling shares under this per cent year-on-year (YoY). 30 per cent.
HyperShift manual gear- are -- the National Stock
box, liquid-cooled power- Exchange of India (NSE), State
train, and a smart 7-inch Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Adani to partner MetTube PhysicsWallah, Sri Lotus Developers’ IPO to open on Jul 30
for copper tubes business 6Sebi's
others get
touchscreen dashboard. Bank, IDBI Bank, Union Bank
With a certified range of of India and Administrator of PTI
172 km and a lifetime bat-
tery warranty, the AERA is
Specified Undertaking of the nod to MUMBAI

designed for both per-

Unit Trust of India (SUUTI).
Since the public issue is
Adani group flagship company
will divest 50% of its copper
divest a 50% stake in its wholly
owned subsidiary, Kutch launch IPOs Sri Lotus Developers, real
formance and practicality. entirely an OFS, NSDL will not tubes business to MetTube, Copper Tubes Lt, to MetTube. As many as seven companies, estate company backed by
receive any proceeds from the while simultaneously acquir- Additionally, AEL will invest including edtech unicorn Bollywood stars and renowned
Globe Civil IPO. Market sources have
pegged the IPO size to around
ing a 50% stake in MetTube's
Indian unit, the company said
50% in MetTube Copper India
Pvt Ltd, which is a wholly
PhysicsWallah and solar panel
maker Saatvik Green Energy,
investor Ashish Kacholia, on
Thursday fixed a price band of
Projects FY25 Rs 4,000 crore. on Thursday. owned subsidiary of MetTube have received Sebi's go ahead Rs 140 to Rs 150 per share for its Estate Pvt Ltd for part-funding jects in the ultra luxury seg-
consolidated This upcoming listing will The two firms will collab- and operates a plant near to launch IPO, an update with Rs 792 crore IPO. The initial the development and construc- ment and luxury segment in
make NSDL the country's sec- orate to manufacture copper Ahmedabad in Gujarat," the the regulator showed on share-sale will open for public tion cost of its ongoing projects, the western suburbs.
PAT rises 56% ond publicly traded deposi- tubes used in air conditioning, statement added. This is aimed Thursday. Others that received subscription on July 30 and Amalfi, The Arcadian and As of June 30, 2025, the com-
Globe Civil Projects tory after Central Depository renewable energy, and smart at delivering next-generation regulatory clearance are Vinir conclude on August 1, the com- Varun, respectively; besides, a pany completed projects, 5
reported a strong financial Services (CDSL), which was construction applications. solutions to the HVAC industry Engineering, real estate com- pany announced. portion will be used for general ongoing projects and 11
performance, with total listed on the NSE in 2017. "Adani Enterprises Ltd through their facilities, the pany Pranav Constructions, The IPO is entirely a fresh corporate purposes. upcoming projects. Sri Lotus
income rising to Rs 328.84 The listing of NSDL is cru- (AEL) has entered into a share Adani group firm said, adding roof-top solar solutions pro- issue of shares with no Offer The Anand Kamalnayan Developers and Realty's rev-
crore—up 10.70% year-on- cial in order to comply with purchase and shareholders that the alliance is aimed at vider Fujiyama Power For Sale (OFS) component. Pandit-promoted company is a enue from operations rose by
year (YoY). EBITDA grew Sebi's ownership norms. agreements with MetTube reducing India's dependence Systems, cash logistics sol- Proceeds from the fresh will real estate developer engaged 19% to Rs 549.68 crore in Fiscal
20.74% to Rs 56.41 crore, These regulations require that Mauritius Private Limited on imported copper tubes and utions provider SIS Cash be used for investment in its in construction of residential 2025 from Rs 461.57 crore in the
while Profit After Tax (PAT) no entity can hold more than (MetTube)," the firm said in a building a robust domestic Services and chemical manu- subsidiaries, Richfeel Real and commercial premises in preceding fiscal, and profit
surged 56.39% to Rs 24.05 15 per cent of the sharehold- statement. "Under the agree- ecosystem for copper-based facturing firm Anlon Estate Pvt Ltd, Dhyan Projects Mumbai, Maharashtra, with a after tax surged by 90% to Rs
crore. Consolidated fig- ing in a depository company. ment, Adani Enterprises will applications. -PTI Healthcare. -PTI Pvt Ltd and Tryksha Real focus on redevelopment pro- 228 crore during the period.
ures reflected similar
momentum, with total
income reaching Rs 381.57
crore, a 13.96% YoY
increase, and EBITDA AB Cotspin India plans `1,500 crore Godrej Ent Group's VA Tech WABAG bags
investment to expand mfg capacity aerospace biz inks pact `2,332 cr deal for mega
climbing 19.62% to Rs
56.59 crore.

LuLu Forex & PTI “This strategic project covers with Pratt & Whitney desalination plant in Saudi
MUMBAI a wide spectrum: acquiring Water treatment company VA of Strategy and Business
LuLu Finserv land on lease; setting up state- Godrej Enterprises Group's Pratt & Whitney is a part of Tech WABAG Ltd received a Growth for the Gulf
partners with Integrated textile firm AB of-the-art manufacturing aerospace business has inked a the RTX business, and a world Letter of Award for the con- Cooperation Council at
Cotspin India has announced plants for spinning, ginning, pact with aircraft engines leader in the design, manufac- struction of a seawater desali- WABAG, said, "We are
AFA plans to invest up to Rs 1,500 yarn manufacturing, and pro- maker Pratt & Whitney for ture and service of aircraft nation plant valued at USD 272 immensely proud to have
LuLu Forex, a trusted crore to significantly expand its cessing; developing modern aerospace parts manufactur- engines and auxiliary power million (approximately Rs emerged successful in this
name in foreign exchange manufacturing capacity. warehousing and logistics ing. The contract will signifi- units. "By leveraging our 2,332 crore) in Saudi Arabia, a prestigious project. This under-
and outward remittance The investment will be infrastructure; and building cantly expand the company's advanced infrastructure, deep company official said on scores the strength of our tech-
services with a strong funded through a combination 50,832 spindles, effectively facilities for the sustainable offerings in aircraft engine expertise, we are proud to play Thursday. nical competence, competi-
pan-India presence, and of bank financing, internal doubling its production scale, utilisation of by-products," it applications, both in terms of a role in shaping the future of The city-based company has tiveness, and our deep-rooted
LuLu Finserv, a fast-grow- accruals, and government the Bathinda-headquartered said. technology and production aviation manufacturing in secured the contract for the capabilities in executing large
ing microlending and incentives, ensuring a robust firm said. A key pillar of the project is volumes, it said. The mandate India. We look forward to 300 MLD (million litres per and complex desalination pro-
financial services provider, and balanced capital structure, The new capacity will be reinforcing the company's reinforces Godrej's commit- strengthening this relationship day) mega seawater desalina- jects." "This prestigious
have announced a part- the company said in a stock established across India, with commitment to green manu- ment to advancing India's and expanding our footprint in tion plant, which will be set up project aligns with and con-
nership with the exchange filing. key locations in Madhya facturing through renewable aerospace manufacturing the global aerospace supply by the Saudi Water Authority tributes to the ambitious goals
Argentine Football The expansion project will Pradesh and Maharashtra, and energy adoption-including its capabilities and aligns with its chain," said Maneck in Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi of Saudi Vision 2030 and rein-
Association (AFA), signing involve the addition of approxi- is expected to become fully existing solar energy invest- vision to become a key supplier Behramkamdin, Business Arabia. forces WABAG's global leader-
on as their Regional mately 2,00,000 spindles to the operational within the next ments-and aggressive resource to global aircraft engine OEMs, Head, Aerospace business of In a press release on ship in the desalination sector,"
Fintech Partners. company's existing capacity of three years. optimisation, AB Cotspin said. Godrej Enterprises Group said. Godrej Enterprises Group. -PTI Thursday, Rohan Mittal, Head he added. -PTI
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Enviro Infra:
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MUMBAI flat to positive note and witnessed sell- strengthened its presence in
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ifty index opened positive and has broken an important support of Technologies by securing
failed to cross an immediate 82500 which is also close to its 20 DEMA two key projects from the
hurdle of 25250 zones and levels. Every minor intraday rebound Bangalore Water Supply and
aggressive profit booking led to the faced renewed selling pressure. It to watch out for Sewerage Board (BWSSB).
index nosediving by almost 230 points formed a bearish engulfing pattern on The projects include EPC
in the first half of the session. It was fol- daily frame indicating weakness in the and 10-year O&M of a 20
lowed by minor attempts of recovery near term. It ended the session with eMudhra: MLD STP with Tertiary
with buyers emerging at psychological losses of over 540 points. Now till it l eMudhra Inc, a subsidiary Treatment and 10 MLD
25k marks but the bounce was again holds below 82500 zones, weakness can of eMudhra Ltd, has entered Ultrafiltration system, and
sold into. It surrendered all of the gains be seen towards 81900 then 81700 zones into an agreement for another 15 MLD STP with
of the last couple of days and closed while hurdles can be seen at 82500 then acquisition of 100% stake in Tertiary Treatment and 7.5
with losses of around 160 points. It 82700 zones. AI Cyber Forge Inc, USA, MLD Ultrafiltration system.
formed a bearish engulfing candle on Bank Nifty index opened on a posi- having expertise in secrets These wins mark a
daily scale with resistances migrating tive note but failed to hold 57300 zones management, just-in-time significant milestone in the
lower. However the broader trend and gradually drifted lower towards credentials, PKI automation, company’s growth journey.
remains intact to positive despite short 56850 levels in the first half of the and encryption services
term jitters. Now it has to hold above session. However some recovery was amounting to USD 4.8 Wipro:
25000 zones, for a bounce towards seen from lower levels towards 57100 million. This acquisition l Wipro Limited has
25250 than 25350 zones else a hold zones but it remained consolidative in a would expand eMudhra’s announced a multi-year
below the same could open the down- narrow range of 150 points with overall product offerings and enable strategic contract from
side move towards 24900 then 24800 negative bias. It formed a bearish it to compete globally as a Saudi Electric Company –
zones. candle on daily scale as selling pressure one stop shop for cyber National Grid SA. Wipro
On option front, Maximum Call OI is is seen at higher zones but multiple sup- security products around will implement a Smart
at 25200 then 25500 strike while ports are intact at lower levels as Index PKI. Meter Data Management
Maximum Put OI is at 25000 then 24500 is hovering near its 10 DEMA. Now it (MDM) system for the
strike. Call writing is seen at 25200 then has to hold above 57000 zones for a SOM Distilleries: transmission network to
25100 strike while Put writing is seen at bounce towards 57250 then 57500 levels l SOM Group of Companies, modernize the client’s meter
25000 then 24800 strike. Option data while a hold below the same could see one of India’s fastest-growing data platform, enhance
suggests a broader trading range in some weakness towards 56750 then alcobev companies, operational efficiencies,
between 24600 to 25600 zones while an 56500 zones. Nifty future closed announced its entry into the and better manage risks.
immediate range between 24800 to negative with losses of 0.68% at 25082 regular (mid-premium) Wipro will design, develop,
25300 levels. levels. whisky segment with the implement, and support the
launch of Mahavat Whisky infrastructure and smart
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Company Name 7/23/2025 7/24/2025 Chg in ` % chg Company Name 7/23/2025 7/24/2025 Chg in ` % chg redefining expectations
Siemens 3142.70 3130.22 3196.40 3232.69 3192.41 4041.64 100.00 MRF 149851.41 150875.70 1024.29 0.68 Honeywell Auto 40539.60 39778.85 -760.75 -1.88 through its premium taste Maruti Suzuki India:
Glaxosmi. Pharma 3130.55 3146.40 3246.84 3216.38 2702.84 3515.95 100.00 Dixon Technolog. 16553.95 16767.80 213.85 1.29 Godfrey Phillips 9387.90 8801.95 -585.95 -6.24 and compelling narrative. l Maruti Suzuki India on
Bajaj Holdings 13969.10 14164.20 195.10 1.40 Persistent Sys 5605.35 5171.25 -434.10 -7.74 Thursday said it has exported
SRF 3194.70 3182.57 3201.39 3083.12 2675.19 3319.00 100.00
TCS 3179.35 3197.30 3329.55 3408.70 3909.29 4585.90 100.00
Oracle Fin.Serv. 8772.00 8938.45 166.45 1.90 Page Industries 47437.70 47040.00 -397.70 -0.84
-1.22
Bharat Electronics: over 96,000 units in the
3M India 31534.15 31678.50 144.35 0.46 Shree Cement 32108.35 31717.95 -390.40
M&M 3267.65 3212.31 3181.27 3112.79 2933.39 3302.90 100.00 l Bharat Electronics has April-June quarter this fiscal,
ZF Commercial 13470.30 13580.45 110.15 0.82 Gillette India 11187.10 10937.75 -249.35 -2.23
AIA Engineering 3353.80 3376.80 3355.92 3379.97 3644.15 4940.00 100.00 secured additional orders and its model Fronx has
Coromandel Inter 2330.65 2438.85 108.20 4.64 Trent 5363.65 5153.20 -210.45 -3.92
Escorts Kubota 3477.65 3412.78 3360.90 3350.79 3479.01 4422.00 100.00
Mah. Scooters 14960.50 14774.25 -186.25 -1.24
worth Rs 563 crore since the become the fastest SUV from
Supreme Inds. 4132.30 4239.60 107.30 2.60
Titan Company 3471.70 3434.39 3535.08 3535.70 3405.88 3866.15 100.00
2.85 Esab India 5775.55 5591.75 -183.80 -3.18
last disclosure on 30th June India to clock exports of 1
Akzo Nobel 3764.95 3872.15 107.20
Timken India 3525.40 3455.90 3397.29 3277.10 3211.41 4438.00 100.00
Rainbow Child. 1536.45 1622.65 86.20 5.61 LMW 15911.85 15735.15 -176.70 -1.11 2025. Major orders received lakh units.
Larsen & Toubro 3485.25 3483.99 3563.37 3600.64 3531.68 3963.00 100.00
Ipca Labs. 1462.05 1541.65 79.60 5.44 Coforge 1849.10 1674.95 -174.15 -9.42 include National Maritime The auto major's share in the
Torrent Pharma. 3554.05 3501.35 3393.89 3282.78 3275.06 3589.95 100.00
Ajanta Pharma 2716.85 2794.85 78.00 2.87 CEAT 3485.35 3344.80 -140.55 -4.03 Domain Awareness,Inertial passenger vehicle exports
Gujarat Fluoroch 3583.60 3506.26 3497.25 3627.04 3847.48 4875.00 100.00 Navigation System for guns, from India stood at 47 per
Dr Lal Pathlabs 3017.00 3091.55 74.55 2.47 Nestle India 2452.80 2320.15 -132.65 -5.41
Cummins India 3613.15 3582.84 3470.52 3310.99 3297.88 3926.60 100.00
Astrazeneca Phar 8953.35 9021.20 67.85 0.76 Abbott India 34745.50 34635.25 -110.25 -0.32 Communication equipment, cent in the April-June
eClerx Services 3681.60 3661.62 3525.46 3502.48 3066.94 3875.15 100.00
BASF India 5092.30 5152.50 60.20 1.18 Bajaj Auto 8394.35 8288.00 -106.35 -1.27 Active Antenna Array unit, quarter. The company
Akzo Nobel 3764.95 3666.86 3544.46 3432.91 3536.16 4649.00 100.00
100.00
Amber Enterp. 7310.55 7369.55 59.00 0.81 LTIMindtree 5298.10 5203.20 -94.90 -1.79 Satcom Interception System, currently exports 17 models
CEAT 3485.35 3717.62 3713.11 3720.63 3080.58 4048.95
Thermax 3869.85 3801.87 3555.99 3521.93 4064.62 5721.20 100.00
Zydus Wellness 2083.40 2135.95 52.55 2.52 P & G Hygiene 13074.45 12983.10 -91.35 -0.70 Seekers, Target Acquisition to nearly 100 countries.
V-Mart Retail 763.85 807.40 43.55 5.70 Atul 6695.00 6603.85 -91.15 -1.36
KEI Industries 3970.15 3937.72 3820.58 3698.50 3858.06 4776.85 100.00 -90.60 -1.53
Fine Organic 5334.90 5378.15 43.25 0.81 P & G Health Ltd 5920.55 5829.95
Avenue Super. 4042.70 4045.19 4187.08 4150.91 4163.19 5484.00 100.00 37873.75 -87.00 -0.23
Metropolis Healt 1990.80 2032.35 41.55 2.09 Bosch 37960.75
P I Industries
Ingersoll-Rand
4072.50
4072.95
4122.77
4147.35
4133.72
4031.91
3999.28
3942.85
3959.47
3964.65
4801.40
4699.90
100.00
100.00
P I Industries
Mazagon Dock
4072.50
2919.65
4113.55
2960.00
41.05
40.35
1.01
1.38
Craftsman Auto
Kaynes Tech
6415.65
5747.65
6329.90
5662.05
-85.75
-85.60
-1.34
-1.49
Stock Ideas
Supreme Inds. 4132.30 4197.32 4244.45 4226.69 4384.44 5724.50 100.00
Indiamart Inter. 2581.10 2619.85 38.75 1.50 Hitachi Energy 19872.55 19787.40 -85.15 -0.43 TATVA � TECHNICAL
Schaeffler India 4214.65 4224.01 4108.92 4092.07 3662.58 4372.70 100.00
One 97 1070.95 1106.15 35.20 3.29 Cera Sanitary. 6779.80 6700.00 -79.80 -1.18 CALL OF THE DAY Buy TATVA
4203.88 5367.45 100.00
1015.45
Cams Services 4240.55 4234.12 4212.82 4126.31 Solar Industries 14829.25 14749.55 -79.70 -0.54 The stock is in a clear uptrend as it
Eicher Motors 5440.35 5472.50 32.15 0.59
L&T Technology 4313.25 4358.34 4356.21 4394.61 4901.65 5990.00 100.00
Glaxosmi. Pharma 3130.55 3159.95 29.40 0.94 Mphasis 2734.60 2655.10 -79.50 -2.91 trades above all its key moving CMP
Hero Motocorp 4363.25 4404.86 4324.86 4319.20 4536.54 6245.00 100.00
Hind.Aeronautics 4714.20 4775.51 4867.90 4943.16 4377.87 5166.00 100.00
Blue Dart Expres
JBM Auto
6878.50
645.35
6907.30
674.00
28.80
28.65
0.42
4.44
Mastek
UltraTech Cem.
2552.95
12369.85
2476.35
12298.20
-76.60
-71.65
-3.00
-0.58
averages of 40/100 and 200 EMA
levels on daily charts. Interestingly SL 975.00
SKF India 4993.30 4930.19 4887.86 4739.39 4639.36 5774.65 100.00
Navin Fluo.Intl. 5048.55 4982.79 4930.96 4638.10 3881.64 5179.00 100.00
Linde India
Indian Bank
6579.75
624.65
6608.10
652.30
28.35
27.65
0.43
4.43
Maruti Suzuki
KEI Industries
12625.50
3970.15
12554.10
3904.85
-71.40
-65.30
-0.57
-1.64
the stock is on the verge of a break-
out after a year once it crosses TRGT 1070.00
Alkem Lab 4975.90 4984.78 4891.45 4972.50 5336.89 6440.00 100.00 Hero Motocorp 4363.25 4301.80 -61.45 -1.41
Navin Fluo.Intl. 5048.55 5074.00 25.45 0.50 1050 levels.
BASF India 5092.30 5051.74 5090.42 5072.93 5627.22 8748.10 100.00 ACC 1951.30 1890.60 -60.70 -3.11
Galaxy Surfact. 2592.10 2617.40 25.30 0.98
LTIMindtree 5298.10 5217.55 5281.36 5239.89 5529.99 6764.80 100.00 Schaeffler India 4214.65 4154.10 -60.55 -1.44
Shyam Metalics 925.50 950.60 25.10 2.71
Pfizer 5290.90 5340.36 5559.18 5500.96 5100.33 6452.85 100.00 Indian Energy Ex 187.85 132.45 -55.40 -29.49
Krishna Institu. 763.70 788.65 24.95 3.27
Fine Organic 5334.90 5353.72 5178.80 4893.10 4723.96 5950.00 100.00 5.78 Mahanagar Gas 1483.05 1428.30 -54.75 -3.69
HLE Glascoat 423.30 447.75 24.45
Trent 5363.65 5380.04 5646.53 5652.75 6152.82 8345.85 100.00 22.95 1.20 UTI AMC 1469.10 1415.20 -53.90 -3.67
Lupin 1920.45 1943.40
HDFC AMC 5597.80 5508.79 5238.93 5041.74 4360.74 5655.30 100.00 626.00 648.90 22.90 3.66 Kama Holdings 3136.95 3083.60 -53.35 -1.70
Borosil Renew.

Upwardly & Downwardly Cos Fortis Health.

Jindal Steel
824.55
977.60
846.75
999.80
22.20
22.20
2.69
2.27
Prestige Estates
Cummins India
1752.10
3613.15
1699.00
3562.15
-53.10
-51.00
-3.03
-1.41
Company Name 7/17/2025 7/24/2025 Days Gain/Loss % Per Day Alkem Lab 4975.90 4997.80 21.90 0.44 Intellect Design 1192.25 1141.75 -50.50 -4.24
Averge Grasim Inds 2710.65 2732.55 21.90 0.81 SRF 3194.70 3144.40 -50.30 -1.57
Indian Energy Ex 205.55 132.45 5 -35.56 -14.62 Alkyl Amines 2230.45 2251.75 21.30 0.95 Tech Mahindra 1547.10 1498.30 -48.80 -3.15
CEAT 3855.25 3344.80 5 -13.24 -102.09 K E C Intl. 856.90 876.25 19.35 2.26 I n t e rg l o b e Av i a t 5898.05 5849.30 -48.75 -0.83
Atul 7285.90 6603.85 5 -9.36 -136.41 ICICI Securities 876.85 895.70 18.85 2.15 Polycab India 6883.65 6837.30 -46.35 -0.67
Birlasoft Ltd 432.25 396.15 5 -8.35 -7.22 Privi Speci. 2431.55 2449.80 18.25 0.75 Cams Services 4240.55 4198.60 -41.95 -0.99
Ujjivan Small 49.09 45.68 5 -6.95 -0.68 Sundram Fasten. 1016.20 1034.35 18.15 1.79 Britannia Inds. 5716.75 5675.60 -41.15 -0.72

Top gainers (%) Top losers (%) 52-week high

Company Name
HLE Glascoat
7/17/2025
423.30
7/24/2025
447.75
% chg
5.78
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Indian Energy Ex
7/23/2025
187.85
7/24/2025
132.45
% chg
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INDIA’S THERMAL SECTOR: KEY
V-Mart Retail
Rainbow Child.
763.85
1536.45
807.40
1622.65
5.70
5.61
Coforge
Persistent Sys
1849.10
5605.35
1674.95
5171.25
-9.42
-7.74
Force Motors
SML ISUZU
19181.55
3994.70
20563.00
4239.70
6128.55
1030.90
14434.45
3208.80
235.53
311.26 STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
Ipca Labs. 1462.05 1541.65 5.44 Godfrey Phillips 9387.90 8801.95 -6.24 RRPSemiconductor 2889.60 2889.60 22.12 2867.48 12963.29
Canara Bank 107.80 113.50 5.29 Nestle India 2452.80 2320.15 -5.41 J K Cements 6616.95 6688.55 3893.80 2794.75 71.77 Teji Mandi Many thermal plants are
Navin Fluo.Intl. 5074.00 5179.00 3164.00 2015.00 63.69 outdated and operate at low

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Coromandel Inter 2330.65 2438.85 4.64 Chemplast Sanmar 470.20 450.00 -4.30
JBM Auto 645.35 674.00 4.44 Intellect Design 1192.25 1141.75 -4.24 GHV Infra 1375.80 1375.80 19.78 1356.02 6855.51 n the occasion of efficiency, leading to
Indian Bank 624.65 652.30 4.43 Latent View 448.15 429.75 -4.11 GE Vernova T&D 2520.50 2570.20 1252.85 1317.35 105.15 National Thermal frequent breakdowns and
Samvardh. Mothe. 98.85 103.10 4.30 CEAT 3485.35 3344.80 -4.03 Midwest Gold 1289.50 1289.50 42.00 1247.50 2970.24 Engineering Day higher emissions, although
Borosil Renew. 626.00 648.90 3.66 Trent 5363.65 5153.20 -3.92 Jubilant Agri 2205.85 2212.85 1026.55 1186.30 115.56
(July 24), let’s explore India’s performance has improved
Eternal Ltd 302.00 312.40 3.44 Mahanagar Gas 1483.05 1428.30 -3.69 Anand Rathi Wea. 2629.70 2699.95 1586.05 1113.90 70.23
thermal power sector in depth and slightly in recent years.
Capri Global 181.55 187.65 3.36 UTI AMC 1469.10 1415.20 -3.67 Muthoot Finance 2661.45 2717.00 1686.00 1031.00 61.15
Manorama Indust. 1593.25 1632.00 634.25 997.75 157.31
examine whether it still holds strong
Rain Industries 155.55 160.75 3.34 Natco Pharma 1034.75 997.70 -3.58
Emergent Indust. 970.75 990.15 106.00 884.15 834.10 potential in the midst of a green energy Government Initiatives
One 97 1070.95 1106.15 3.29 RHI Magnesita 523.90 507.10 -3.21
Krishna Institu. 763.70 788.65 3.27 Esab India 5775.55 5591.75 -3.18 Thyrocare Tech. 1338.30 1356.95 658.00 698.95 106.22 transition. As of June 2025, the country’s The government allows 100% foreign
Guj Pipavav Port 161.10 165.85 2.95 Shriram Finance 654.05 633.35 -3.16 One 97 1106.15 1128.00 448.35 679.65 151.59 total installed power capacity stood at investment via the automatic route,
Ajanta Pharma 2716.85 2794.85 2.87 Tech Mahindra 1547.10 1498.30 -3.15 CreditAcc. Gram. 1365.00 1400.40 750.05 650.35 86.71 484.82 GW. Of this, 242.04 GW, or nearly including in thermal power, to attract
Akzo Nobel 3764.95 3872.15 2.85 ACC 1951.30 1890.60 -3.11 DCM Shriram 1430.50 1501.70 904.55 597.15 66.02 49.92%, still comes from thermal sources. global capital. Ultra-supercritical technol-
La Opala RG 271.20 278.70 2.77 Poonawalla Fin 445.90 432.25 -3.06 EID Parry 1184.70 1195.15 639.30 555.85 86.95 coal remains the dominant fuel for power ogies are being adopted for better effi-
Shyam Metalics 925.50 950.60 2.71 Redington 311.00 301.55 -3.04 Sinnar Bidi Udy. 1000.90 1000.90 547.85 453.05 82.70 generation, contributing around 70.34% of ciency and lower emissions. Companies
Fortis Health. 824.55 846.75 2.69 Laurus Labs 835.85 841.30 390.30 451.00 115.55
Prestige Estates 1752.10 1699.00 -3.03 total electricity output. like Coal India are building such plants
Supreme Inds. 4132.30 4239.60 2.60 Mastek 2552.95 2476.35 -3.00 Arunis Abode 473.40 473.40 25.70 447.70 1742.02
close to coal mines to reduce logistics
Zydus Wellness 2083.40 2135.95 2.52 HDFC Bank 2014.00 2035.00 1588.50 446.50 28.11
Prince Pipes 354.15 343.70 -2.95 Challenges costs.
Dr Lal Pathlabs 3017.00 3091.55 2.47 Cyient 1280.00 1242.25 -2.95 Datamatics Glob. 889.15 945.70 515.50 430.20 83.45
Omnitex Industri 545.00 572.65 142.60 430.05 301.58 The rapid expansion of solar and wind — Obsolete and inefficient thermal units are
Welspun Living 137.60 140.85 2.36 Mphasis 2734.60 2655.10 -2.91
Jindal Steel 977.60 999.80 2.27 Ujjivan Small 47.03 45.68 -2.87 Faze Three 734.80 747.00 318.00 429.00 134.91 without adequate storage — has made the being decommissioned and replaced with
K E C Intl. 856.90 876.25 2.26 Motil.Oswal.Fin. 931.05 904.70 -2.83 Fischer Medical 965.30 980.00 573.60 406.40 70.85 grid unstable during peak demand or modern facilities to improve energy out-
ICICI Securities 876.85 895.70 2.15 Kajaria Ceramics 1213.55 1179.30 -2.82 Krishna Institu. 788.65 798.00 404.12 393.88 97.47 when renewable supply dips. Thermal put and reduce emissions. In 2025, most
RCF 153.95 157.20 2.11 MRPL 155.65 151.40 -2.73 Syrma SGS Tech. 706.25 737.15 355.05 382.10 107.62 plants often step in, increasing operational plants were exempted from installing FGD
Metropolis Healt 1990.80 2032.35 2.09 Star Health Insu 442.25 430.55 -2.65 Fortis Health. 846.75 849.40 480.45 368.95 76.79 strain. Regulations like FGD have raised systems due to the relatively low sulphur
Jubilant Ingrev. 801.85 818.45 2.07 India Cements 369.70 359.95 -2.64 Gallantt Ispat L 644.80 654.45 287.20 367.25 127.87 operational costs. While some rules have content in Indian coal.
Exhicon Events 551.95 569.30 208.00 361.30 173.70
Finolex Inds. 207.65 211.75 1.97 Tata Chemicals 971.70 946.65 -2.58 been relaxed, long-term environmental
Stellant Secu. 375.25 375.25 28.44 346.81 1219.44
Century Plyboard 728.85 743.10 1.96 Sterlite Tech. 117.95 114.95 -2.54 concerns remain. Power demand is surg- Future Prospects
Oracle Fin.Serv. 8772.00 8938.45 1.90 Sammaan Capital 134.15 130.75 -2.53
ing due to urbanisation, EV adoption, and India is poised to double its thermal power
Vardhman Textile
Sundram Fasten.
484.35
1016.20
493.45
1034.35
1.88
1.79
ITI
Welspun Corp
314.00
918.15
306.60
896.55
-2.36
-2.35
52-week low industrial growth. Even with improved investments to Rs 2.3 lakh crore by 2028.
Trident 31.00 31.52 1.68 Company Name 7/24/2025 52-week 52-week Change Chg domestic coal production, plants face qual- The government aims to add 80 GW of
Engineers India 240.60 234.95 -2.35
Laurus Labs 822.30 835.85 1.65 Archean Chemical 697.70 681.50 -2.32
High Low Rs (%) ity issues and often rely on costly imports new thermal capacity by 2032. Currently,
Bandhan Bank 181.35 184.20 1.57 IRB Infra.Devl. 48.58 47.46 -2.31
Colgate-Palmoliv 2259.85 3893.00 2257.00 -1636.00 -42.02 during shortages. Supply uncertainty 60 GW is in the pipeline, with 19 GW com-
Bank of Baroda 243.10 246.80 1.52 Gillette India 11187.10 10937.75 -2.23 Bharat Global 117.05 1702.95 117.00 -1585.95 -93.13 remains a concern, especially during ing from private players. Private sector
Tata Motors 690.20 700.60 1.51 Jindal Worldwide 41.36 40.45 -2.20 Salzer Electron. 825.75 1650.00 815.00 -835.00 -50.61 weather disruptions. Power distribution participation in thermal power is expected
Indiamart Inter. 2581.10 2619.85 1.50 Whirlpool India 1443.15 1412.20 -2.14 Raymond Realty 748.45 1055.20 745.75 -309.45 -29.33 companies continue to struggle with debt to increase from 7–8% to nearly one-third
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HURL and NSDC enter into an CR organizes Station Dr Suresh Mehrotra
MoU for a Skill Devpt Program Mahotsav at Byculla Station
Titled Project “SAKSHAM” After the suc-
cessful com-
: SP Pinak Mishra Leverages AI and technology : Why is the BJP not able to
for Safer, Smoother Darshan at Jagannath finalise its new Chief?
pletion of
Station Mahot- Temple, Puri The party with a difference - BJP is
sav events at 7 IPS Pinak Mishra is a 2011 facing unusual political backlash
stations of batch officer of Odisha cadre over the much awaited delay in the
Central Rail- and is currently posted as announcement of the new party
way, Station Superintendent of Police in president, which is due for the last almost 8 months.
Mahotsav was Puri, known for the world- In political circles, it is being heard that the ruling
organized at famous Jagannath Temple. part is reportedly facing internal bickering which
Byculla Station
In a significant move toward empowering rural youth and on Mumbai Di- Regarding his mission for the leadership is not able to control. Sources said
fostering inclusive economic growth, Hindustan Urvarak vision on the district it focuses on that J P Nadda is reportedly not ready to continue as
& Rasayan Limited (HURL) and the National Skill Devel- 23.07.2025 as enhancing the pilgrimage experience by leveraging the Chief but due to unforeseen reasons he is
opment Corporation (NSDC) have officially signed a part of the Sta- advanced technologies. The aim is to ensure pulling the party.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement tion Mahotsav smoother darshan of Lord Jagannath, enhance : About one dozen new Judges
HURL's Flagship Project “SAKSHAM” — a comprehensive Celebrations service delivery, and strengthen crowd and crime
skill development program under HURL’s Corporate En- of Railway Stations as advised by Railway Board. of MP HC likely soon?
management. “In Puri, where lakhs of devotees come
vironmental Responsibility (CER) initiative. 7 Station Mahotsavs had recently been held at Chhatrap- High Court of MP is going to get
to have darshan of Lord Jagannath, the number of
The MoU signing ceremony was held at NSDC Headquar- ati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Nagpur, Reay Road, Asan- 12 judges in a week according to
ters, New Delhi, in the presence of Dr. S.P. Mohanty, Man- gaon, Vasind, Kasara and Igatpuri stations of Central visitors from other states has grown exponentially
informed sources. Out of 11
aging Director – HURL, senior officials from NSDC, and Railway. A total of 15 stations on all 5 Divisions of Central over the years. Now, we’re working to leverage
there are expected two judges from schedule caste
representatives from HURL. Railway are among those identified for celebrations of technology to manage this better,” Mishra explained.
category.
Project “Saksham” will be executed in the districts of Station Mahotsavs. Recognising the unique challenges it presents from
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Begusarai (Bihar), and Dhan- *Byculla Station*- is one of the oldest Railway stations in its complex rituals to deep-rooted traditions -which : Who will decide the new BJP Chief?
bad (Jharkhand). It has been meticulously designed fol- India, in operation since 1853. It was one of the halts of the often make it difficult to streamline the darshan In the corridors, the BJP's reported reluctance to
lowing a demand-supply skill gap assessment study, first train that ran on the Indian subcontinent from Bori process. “Technology becomes a great enabler,” he announce a new Chief is now becoming a talking
carried out in consultation with public and private stake- Bunder to Tannah (known as Thane now) on 16th April said.“We're using tools like crowd mapping and point. They ask- who will decide about the new party
holders, as well as members of the target communities. 1853. The current station building built in 1891 is a fine ex-
artificial intelligence to manage the flow of people boss- RSS or the Govt? Who will answer this
ample of Victorian architecture.
more effectively” This tech driven approach not only question?
ICSI-WIRC Celebrates Student improves the darshan experience and access to
Month July-2025 Railway authorities and State service, but also contributes to overall safety and
: Will VA Krishna Swaminathan be new WNC
FOC?
23rd July – Submission of Article by student on
Pollution Control Board hold reduced crime. Balancing faith, heritage, and public
Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) Vice Admiral
safety is no small task but Mishra is proving that with
academic topic joint meeting on Plastic Waste the right tools and vision, it can be done effectively.
Krishna Swaminathan is likely to be appointed as
As part of the next WNC FOC-in-C after the superannuation
the celebra- Management : Who is the real boss of bureaucracy? of Vice Admiral SJ Singh, Flag Officer Commanding
tions for In a major step A candid comment from a bureaucrat of in Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command
“Student towards envi- a Southern state in an anonymous survey (WNC) on July 31.
Month – ronmental sus- said “PS to CM, is the real boss of
July 2025”, tainability and : IAS officers assigned new responsibilities in
bureaucracy - very soon everyone MP
the Western waste man-
India Re- agement, the understands this.”
IAS officers have been assigned new responsibilities
gional Northeast : Tenure of Govind Jaiswal as Joint Secretary, in MP. K C Gupta has been appointed as ACS,
Council (WIRC) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of Frontier Rail- Higher Education extended Cottage and Village Industries, while Dr Navneet
India (ICSI) organized “Submission of Articles by the stu- way (NFR) held The central deputation tenure of Govind Jaiswal Mohan Kothari will take over as PS to Governor.
dents on any academic topics” on 23rd July 2025 at the a collaborative
WIRC premises in Mumbai. The event was conducted meeting with working as Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Besides, Ashok Barnwal, ACS, Forest will also hold
under the leadership of CS Hrishikesh Wagh, Chairman, officials from the Assam State Pollution Control Board Education has been extended for a period of two charge of posts of ACS, Environment and
ICSI-WIRC. Around 10 students of the ICSI participated in (PCBA) and representatives of M/s Kusum Udyog, Ran- years beyond October 11, 2025. He is a 2007 batch Environment Commissioner and DG, EPCO;
the event and submitted the articles. gia, a PCBA-approved recycling agency. The meeting, IAS officer of AGMUT cadre. Chandramauli Shukla, MD, MP Industrial
chaired by M. Kalimuthy CME/EnHM/NFR, focused on : Tenure of Rahul Rastogi as Joint Secretary, Development Corporation, will hold additional
22nd July – Mock Interview initiatives to make Guwahati Railway Station the first plas- charge of Additional Secretary, Chief Minister;
As tic-free railway station in India. During the meeting, key CIC extended
Deepak Arya, CEO, Rural Road Development
part strategies were discussed to ensure efficient segregation, The central deputation tenure of Rahul Rastogi
Authority, gets additional responsibility of ED,
of the shredding, washing, and recycling of plastic waste col- working as Joint Secretary at Director level in the
cele- lected from trains and station premises. M/s Kusum EPCO. Besides, Amit Rathore, PS, Commercial Tax
Central Information Commission (CIC) has been
bra- Udyog will be submitting a comprehensive proposal for and PS, Cottage & Village Industries, will be relieved
extended upto August 29, 2026. He is a 1998 batch
tions handling, cleaning, and transporting plastic waste from of additional responsibility of PS, Cottage & Village
ITS officer.
for the station’s garbage storage area to an authorized recy- Industries and Mrs Uma Maheshwari is relieved of
“Stu- cling unit. The agenda also included reviewing current : Vivekanand Choubey is CGM, SBI, Chennai additional charge of ED, EPCO.
dent waste disposal practices, identifying high-impact areas Circle
and formulating a joint action plan to minimize single-use : Nita Kejrewal, PESB Secretary retiring in July
Vivekanand Choubey has been appointed as Chief
Month – July 2025”, the Western India Regional Council plastics and enhance sustainable practices. Furtherly, the Ms Nita Kejrewal is retiring after attaining the age
General Manager (CGM), State Bank of India (SBI),
(WIRC) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India Scouts and Guides of NFR organized a public awareness of superannuation in July this year. She is a CSS
Chennai Circle.
(ICSI) organized “National Flag Adoption Day” on 22nd activities such as placard displays, Nukkad Natak (street officer.
July 2025 at the WIRC premises in Mumbai. plays) and drama performances. Immediate steps have
The event was conducted under the leadership of CS also been initiated to inspect and ensure proper function- — Correctness of this content is the responsibility of the author.
Hrishikesh Wagh, Chairman, ICSI-WIRC. Around 50 stu- ing of the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Sewage By arrangement with whispersintheccorridors.com
dents of the ICSI participated in the event. Treatment Plant (STP).

Central Railway organised PM Modi distributes 51,000 Major Human Trafficking Bid Odisha Governor Felicitates
Heritage exhibition as part of appointment letters to recruits Foiled by RPF of NFR at New Jindal Foundation’s Wushu
Station Mahotsav at CSMT at the 16th Rozgar Mela via video Jalpaiguri Station Champions for Intl Achievements
conferencing on July 12 In a major success in Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati,
the fight against the Governor of Odisha, on
human trafficking, Thursday felicitated two excep-
the Railway Protec- tional young athletes, Prem
tion Force (RPF) of Munda and Rajkumar Munda,
Northeast Frontier from the Jindal Foundation’s
Railway (NFR) res- Wushu Training Program in
cued 56 young Barbil. The ceremony, held yes-
women and arrested terday, July 23rd, at Raj Bhawan,
two suspected traf- Bhubaneswar, celebrated their
fickers from the New recent gold medal victories at
Jalpaiguri – Patna Capital Express on the night of 22nd an international Wushu cham-
July, 2025, at New Jalpaiguri railway station. The women, pionship in Moscow, Russia. Prem Munda secured gold in
Central Railway organised a Heritage exhibition as part of aged between 18 and 31 years, belonged to the districts of the men’s 48 kg category, while Rajkumar Munda tri-
Station Mahotsav at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Termi- Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar in West Bengal. umphed in the men’s 52 kg category, showcasing the re-
nus on July 16, 2025 They were reportedly lured with false promises of employ- markable success of dedicated grassroots sports
The highlight of the exhibition was a miniature replica of ment in a company based in Bengaluru, but were instead development. Both Prem and Rajkumar reside at the Jin-
the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus heritage build- Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Govt. being transported to Bihar, raising serious suspicions of dal Sports Hostel in Barbil, where the Jindal Foundation
ing with colour lightings along with miniature models of of India distributed 183 appointment letters to candidates trafficking. The alert RPF personnel, during routine provides comprehensive support. This includes expert
Steam Locomotives, Wooden Coaches of the GIPR era. in the august presence of Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minis- checks, noticed a large group of young women travelling sports coaching, nutritious meals, customised nutrition
The exhibition also displayed various artefacts belonging ter of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of Ma- together without valid tickets. Instead, coach and berth plans, clothing, education, healthcare, and other essential
to the GIPR era including Brass bells, Brass badges of harashtra, Prateek Goswami, Additional General numbers were stamped on their hands, a method often facilities crucial for athletes to thrive and compete on
Railway workers, Old Lamp Posts, Heritage wooden Manager, Central Railway and other dignitaries at Chha- associated with illegal trafficking networks. Upon inquiry, global platforms. Ms. Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of the
chairs, Coat & Umbrella stand, Heritage Pendulam trapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Auditorium, Mumbai on the two escorts – a man and a woman – gave contradictory Jindal Foundation, expressed her profound gratitude to
Clocks, Iron Box used for Railway Cash earnings, Hand 12.07.2025 as part of the 16th Rozgar Mela. statements and failed to provide valid documents regard- the Governor for recognising the young athletes. "This is
Signal Lamps, Ball & Token Machine (once used at sta- The 16th Rozgar Mela was held at 47 locations across the ing the purpose of travel or job offers. Both suspects were a moment of immense pride for all of us," she stated.
tions) and displayed Charts, Content and Photographs country. A total of 297 appointment letters to newly re- immediately taken into custody and handed over to the "These young boys from Barbil have not only demon-
with information about Railways’ progress over the years. cruited candidates were distributed at functions held at Government Railway Police (GRP). A joint investigation by strated excellence in sport but have proven that talent,
In addition to the Old, the exhibition also displayed a Mumbai Division and Pune Division of Central Railway GRP and RPF is currently underway, with a strong focus when nurtured with the right support, can shine on the
model of the Vande Bharat Trains in service presently and which included appointment letters to 183 candidates at on uncovering potential human trafficking networks oper- world stage. Their achievements echo our belief that rural
a model of the Bullet Train expected to be operational in Mumbai and 114 candidates at Pune. ating in the region. All rescued women were provided with India holds unlimited potential, waiting to be empow-
the near future. Visitors to the exhibition were also taken Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of Prime Minis- immediate support and later safely reunited with their ered." Mr. Prashanta Hota, President and Group Head,
on a virtual tour of CSMT with VR Occulus glasses offer- ter’s commitment to accord highest priority to employ- families. Additionally from January to 22nd July, 2025, the CSR & Education, Jindal Steel, highlighted the inspiration
ing a 360 degree visual. ment generation. The Rozgar Mela will play a significant RPF of NFR has apprehended four human traffickers and behind the program. "Inspired by the vision of our Hon'ble
The exhibition was a trip down memory lane with hun- role in providing meaningful opportunities to the youth successfully rescued six minor boys and 56 women in mul- Chairman of Jindal Steel and Member of Parliament, Shri
dreds of visitors including Students, Office going people, for their empowerment and participation in nation build- tiple operations, reflecting its unwavering commitment to Naveen Jindal Ji, our Wushu training programme aims to
Professionals, Heritage enthusiasts, Rail Fans and pas- ing. More than 10 lakh recruitment letters have been is- safeguarding vulnerable passengers and curbing traffick- transform lives and instil confidence, discipline, and
sengers having come to board long distance trains. sued so far through the Rozgar Melas across the country. ing activities on the railway network. global competitiveness in youth in the hinterland.

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15 Maoists
surrender in
STERN STANCE | Remaining firm against poll panel’s move, Oppn accuses
Centre of running away from discussion, forcing adjournments ‘Do you teach them
to create chaos’
Din at SIR-struck House
Dantewada
IANS Birla asks Venugopal amid LS din
DANTEWADA
IANS
In a significant breakthrough NEW DELHI
for Chhattisgarh's anti-insur- Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar objected to by Speaker Om
gency and rehabilitation ef- NEW DELHI Birla who termed their behav- The fourth day of Lok Sabha
forts, 15 Maoists, including five iour “unparliamentary” and saw continued chaos in the
carrying cash rewards total- The INDIA bloc and other Op- said it resulted in waste of House, with Opposition
ling Rs 17 lakh, surrendered position parties, on Thursday, public money. He later ad- members storming into the
before senior police and CRPF held a protest in Parliament journed the House till 2 p.m. well and raising slogans, soon
officials in Dantewada district complex against the EC’s SIR On reconvening, the Lower after it convened on Thursday.
on Thursday. The move is of electoral rolls in Bihar. House took up The Readjust- This prompted a dressing
being hailed as a major success Holding banners decrying ment of Representation of down from the Speaker Om
under the ongoing 'Lon Var- the SIR as an "Attack on Opposition MPs hold a protest over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Birla, who not only reminded
ratu' and 'Puna Margem' cam- Democracy," protesters, in- Electoral Rolls in Bihar, during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi Constituencies of the State of the protesting Congress MPs
paigns in the Bastar region. cluding Congress Parliamen- Goa Bill, 2024 despite un- of the party’s glorious past but For the fourth straight day,
Among the surrendered tary Party leader Sonia abated protests from the Op- also warned them against Parliament witnessed govern-
were high-profile operatives Gandhi and party general sec- position. The House was such 'antics' in the House. ment-Opposition deadlock,
such as Budhram alias Lalu retary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, subsequently adjourned for Om Birla, visibly frustrated, leading to stalling of legislative
Kuharam (Rs 8 lakh), Kamli demanded a rollback of the the day. over repeated uproar by the business.
alias Moti Potavi (Rs 5 lakh), revision and a formal dis- In the Rajya Sabha too the Opposition members, pointed The Congress-led Opposi-
Pojja Madkam (Rs 2 lakh), cussion in both Houses of Par- Chair, Deputy Chairman Hari- to senior Parliamentarian K.C. tion has been demanding ur-
and two women cadres - liament. vansh refused to accept the no- Venugopal and asked, “Do you gent debate on ECI’s voters list
Aayate alias Sangeeta Sodi Priyanka criticised the tices under Rule 267 for teach them such methods to revision in Bihar, calling it a
and Pandey Madvi - each Centre for avoiding dis- discussions. The House also bid disrupt the House?” referring ‘government-sponsored’ exer-
carrying a Rs 1 lakh bounty, cussions on Opposition-raised farewell to six of its members. to loud protests and sloga- cise to disenfranchise certain
senior police officer Udit issues. She expressed surprise Thereafter as Question Hour neering by Congress MPs. sections of voters.
Pushkar said. Maoist couple at disruptions originating began, the Opposition too The LS Speaker told the The disruptions happened
Budhram and Kamli had from the treasury benches in began protesting leading to the protesting lawmakers that during the Question Hour.
been active in Maoist ranks the last session, suggesting countability and discussion on tion will themselves continue do not want Parliament to House being adjourned till 2 Parliament is for debating Taking objection to it, Speaker
for over two decades and they instigate reactions to cre- matters like the SIR. Trina- to disrupt Parliament. They run”. p.m.. When the House reas- public issues and not for dem- Om Birla advised the protest-
were involved in multiple vi- ate "hungama" and adjourn- mool Congress MP Derek will run away from discussing When the House convened, sembled, the Opposition MPs onstrations, and it’s time that ing lawmakers to refrain from
olent incidents targeting se- ments. She implied the O’Brien expressed similar issues like Special Intensive the Opposition MPs trooped continued shouting, “take back they mend their ways because such behaviour as it derails the
curity forces, he said. government might be using views in a post and wrote: “As Revision (SIR) and the target- into the Well raising slogans SIR”, leading to the proceedings the nation, as well as entire democratic process of
The Maoists surrendered these disruptions to avoid ac- usual, the creaky Modi coali- ing of Bengal. The government and holding placards. This was being adjourned for the day. countrymen, are watching. raising people’s questions.
in the presence of Super-
intendent of Police Gaurav
Rai, DIG Kamlochan Kas- CONG MPS PROTEST THREATS TO GOLDEN TEMPLE

C
hyap, and Central Reserve
ongress MPs from Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh protested outside Parliament on Thursday, demanding
Police Force (CRPF) officer
urgent action against threats to Amritsar's Golden Temple. Leaders including Amarinder Singh Raja Warring
Rakesh Chaudhary, who reit-
and Charanjit Singh Channi highlighted the continuous threats, criticizing Punjab's AAP government for alleg-
erated the government's
edly arresting the wrong person.Warring urged the Union government and Home Ministry to seriously investigate and
commitment to rehabilita- apprehend the true culprits, emphasizing the matter's sensitivity. He also dismissed Punjab BJP President Sunil Jak-
tion. Under the state's revised har's suggestion of an alliance with the Akali Dal, citing internal BJP opposition and expressing confidence that any
policy, surrendered Maoists such alliance wouldn't
will receive skill development deter the Congress,
training, self-employment given their past vic-
support, psychological coun- tories against them.
selling, and security guaran-
With inputs from Rajesh
tees.
Moudgil

MAMATA SPREADING FALSE

NARRATIVE, SAYS MITHUN
HARASSMENT OF
BENGALIS

Mithun also mentioned that the

names of ‘infiltrators’ are only being
deleted.
“I have built a hotel in Bengaluru
and most of the migrant workers are
Bengalis and not Bangladeshis. Ma-
mata Banerjee’s claim that the Election
Commission is working at the behest
of the BJP is also false. No genuine
Aritra Singha voters’ names are being deleted from
KOLKATA the voter list but only infiltrators'
names are being deleted. If such
Veteran actor and senior BJP leader names are deleted, then the Trinamool
Mithun Chakraborty on Thursday Congress (TMC) will not get even 70
slammed West Bengal CM Mamata seats that’s why they are afraid,”
Banerjee for allegedly spreading false further added Mithun Chakraborty.
narrative over harassment of Bengalis. The actor-turned-politician also
On a four-day trip to Kolkata, Mi- claimed that the highest number of il-
thun said the Chief Minister is ‘insti- legal infiltrators who have managed to
gating’ people. get their names enrolled in the voters’
“Bengalis are not being harassed in list happens to be in West Bengal.
any BJP-ruled states. It is a false nar- Meanwhile, slamming the ace actor
rative. I am a Bengali from West Ben- Mithun Chakraborty, TMC leader
gal and a son of this land. Mamata Kunal Ghosh called him ‘traitor’.
Banerjee is spreading false narratives “Mithun Chakraborty is a traitor
to instigate people which she has al- and has sold his spine to the saffron
ways done,” said the actor-turned- camp,” said Ghosh.
politician.
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30-day leave WAR OF WORDS | Poll body calls it baseless allegations

INDIA CALLS FOR
Have 100 pc proof of EC
From
front page for... CEASEFIRE IN GAZA
"The Central Civil Services

allowing cheating: RaGa

ED searches (Leave) Rules, 1972 provides
for 30 days of earned leave,
Agencies
NEW YORK
There is a need to de-
35 locations... 20 days of half pay leave,
eight days of casual leave and India on Wednesday called for
liver humanitarian as-
sistance in a safe,
RHFL has been fully re- two days of restricted holiday a ceasefire in Gaza, saying that sustained and timely
solved pursuant to the judg- per annum, apart from other Gaurav Vivek ‘He chose to threaten constitutional body’ “intermittent pauses in hostil- manner, Harish said

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ment of the Hon’ble eligible leaves to a Central Bhatnagar/ Agencies he Election Commission on Thursday hit out at ities” amid Israel’s war on the during the Security
100% SOLID
Supreme Court of India. As government employee, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim that it Palestinian territory were in-
of now, the Reliance Group which can be availed for any
NEW DELHI
allowed cheating in a Karnataka constituency adequate to address the scale
Council debate on the
comprises only two listed en- personal reasons, including A day after he alleged that the PROOF and said that besides making "baseless allegations", of challenges faced by its resi- “Situation in the
tities, Reliance Infrastructure that of taking care of elderly Special Intensive Revision of the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha chose to dents. Middle East, including
Ltd and Reliance Power Ltd. parents," Singh said in a electoral rolls in Bihar ahead "threaten" a constitutional body. Responding to Gan- India’s Permanent Repre- Palestinian question”
The ongoing proceedings written reply. of the Assembly elections in dhi's statement, the EC said that as far as the Karna- sentative to the United Na-
have no impact on their op- the state was nothing but a ex- taka elections are concerned, it is "highly tions, Ambassador Harish P,
erations, financial perform-
ance, or stakeholders,” the
Wheelchair- ercise to deprive eligible
voters from their right to fran-
unfortunate" that rather than filling an election peti-
tion as per Section 80 of the Representation of the
delivered an address at the UN
Security Council Quarterly
ceasefire must be put in place.
All hostages must be released.
statement added.
Officials said the ED action
bound... chise, Congress leader Rahul
Gandhi on Thursday claimed
People Act 1951, or if filed, awaiting the verdict of the
high court, he not only made "baseless allegations"
Open Debate on the Situation
in the Middle East, where he
Dialogue and diplomacy re-
main the only viable paths to
was initiated based on inputs Euthanasia remains a con- that this party, which had car- but has also "chosen to threaten" the EC, a constitu- also said that all the remaining achieving these objectives.
from multiple agencies, in- tentious issue in India, with ried out a sample exercise in tional body. Israeli hostages must be re- There are no other fixes or sol-

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cluding the National Housing complex legal and ethical Karnataka to show how andhi later also leased immediately. utions.” On Wednesday, Har-
Bank, the Securities and Ex- implications. Chandrakanta's “theft” of votes, had “100% wrote in a post on Stating that his party constituency and we've Highlighting the “persisting ish also told the Security
change Board of India (SEBI), request would require care- proof ” of its “tactics to steal “X” that, “The now had “concrete, 100% found it. I am absolutely humanitarian crisis” in Gaza at Council that the health and
the National Financial Re- ful consideration and poten- votes”. Election Commission proof of the Election Com- convinced that this drama is a United Nations Security education situation in Gaza
porting Authority (NFRA) tially spark a national Talking to the media on the should not remain under mission allowing cheating taking place constituency Council debate, Parvathaneni was “particularly troubling”,
and the Bank of Baroda. conversation about the right issue in the Parliament com- any illusion! We have on a seat in Karnataka”, the after constituency. Thou- Harish, India’s permanent rep- citing World Health Organiza-
A senior ED official said to die with dignity. plex, Gandhi charged that 100% solid proof of your Leader of Opposition in sands and thousands of new resentative to the United Na- tion estimates that around 95%
that preliminary findings in- “The Election Commission is tactics to steal votes. We Lok Sabha added that while voter registrations, voter tions, said that residents of the of hospitals in the region had
dicated a scheme to divert
public funds by misleading
NHRC flags not functioning as the Elec-
tion Commission of India
will bring them to light,
and you will not escape
the wrongdoings have been
“found” in once consti-
deletion; we’ve caught them.
I want to send a message to
country are grappling daily
with “acute shortages of food
been damaged or destroyed.
He said that more than 6.5
banks, shareholders, and
other institutions. The
police... should. Today, they made a
statement that's complete
the consequences –
those who try to destroy
tuency the Congress took
up as a test case, it was con-
the Election Commission: if
you think you’re going to get
and fuel, inadequate medical
services and lack of access to
lakh children have had no
schooling for over 20 months
agency is also probing al- Calling the police inquiry nonsense. The fact of the democracy and the con- vinced of similar discrep- away with it, you’re mis- education”. as per reports by the Office of
leged bribes paid to bank of- inadequate, Kanungo said matter is, the EC isn't doing its
stitution will not be ancies elsewhere. taken. We are going to come “There is no substitute for the High Commissioner for
spared.”
ficials, including to a the focus of the investigation job.” “We’ve just looked at one after you.” peace,” the diplomat said. “A Human Rights.
promoter of Yes Ban must shift to those protecting
the accused rather than just
India, UK in
landmark...
the crime. He posted viral
photographs showing Ya-
seen’s uncle Sohel and other
Massive drug
factory busted
JD (U) issues notice to MP for comment on SIR
family members with several
in Rajasthan Asks to reply in “inadvertently lent credibility position on the matter (SIR). party`s stated position on the and has "forcefully imposed"
Tariffs have also been police officials, including a to the baseless and politically “…your public comments on matter,” the notice added. the revision on nearly eight
lowered on UK cars from woman officer of CSP rank Rs 100 crore MD 15 days motivated allegations made by such a sensitive matter, es- The notice concluded by crore voters. It neither knows
100% to 10% ensuring models
like Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)
who was earlier posted in
Bhopal. Yaseen and his uncle
production foiled Dheeraj Kumar
PATNA
the opposition".
Asking the JD (U) MP to
pecially in an election year, not
only cause embarrassment to
telling him that he should
reply within 15 days of the re-
the history nor geography of
Bihar. It took 10 days for me to
Rolls Royce and Aston Mar- Shahwar were arrested by Manish Godha and reply within 15 days of the re- the party but also inadvert- ceipt of notice, failure to do so collect all the documents. My
tin will become much the Crime Branch on Tues- agencies Bihar chief minister Nitish ceipt of the notice, the notice, ently lend credibility to the might result in disciplinary ac- son stays in America... how
cheaper. These changes day and are currently in cus- JAIPUR Kumar’s JD (U) on Thursday was signed by the party’s na- baseless and politically moti- tion against him. will he complete all the for-
should give the UK an edge tody. Police seized over 15 issued show-cause notice to tional general secretary vated allegations made by the On Wednesday, Girdhari malities in just a month?"
over its competitors in tar- grams of MD drug, a pistol In a significant blow to the the MP Girdhari Yadav for his Afaque Ahmad Khan, the opposition,” the notice reads. while talking to newspersons Girdhari has already clari-
geting India’s luxury market. and two SUVs during the op- narcotics trade, Barmer Police remark on the ongoing special party viewed his conduct as a “JD (U) views your conduct outside the parliament had al- fied that he was making state-
British Prime Minister eration. and the Narcotics Control intensive revision of the elec- lapse in discipline and not in as a lapse in discipline and not leged, “Election Commission ments on the SIR in his
Keir Starmer said in a state- Club 90 manager held Bureau (NCB) Jodhpur have toral rolls by contending that it consonance with its stated in consonance with the has "no practical knowledge personal capacity.
ment that the “landmark Although cops have de- jointly dismantled a large-
trade deal with India is a nied connection of Yaseen scale illegal MD drug manu-
major win for Britain. It will
create thousands of British
with rape and blackmailing
case at TIT college, the Crime
facturing unit in Dholakia
village, Sedwa. This coor-
Rahul gets bail in RS bids farewell SC stays HC judgment
to six retiring
jobs across the UK, unlock
new opportunities for busi-
Branch has detained the
manager of Club 90, Mohit,
dinated effort was part of the
special anti-narcotics cam- defamation case over members, P acquitting all 12 accused
remarks on Savarkar
nesses and drive growth in into custody. The club is al- paign Operation Bhaukaal.
every corner of the country, legedly owned by Yaseen's The crackdown led to the Wilson re-elected MUMBAI TRAIN
question of bringing them
delivering on our Plan for uncle Shariq Machhli, whose discovery of a clandestine lab- NEW DELHI back to the prison. However,
Change.” The statement name surfaced in the rape oratory containing enough PTI The court allowed the plea BLASTS CASE taking note of the submission
added that the UK would and blackmailing case. It was raw materials to manufacture MUMBAI on a bond of Rs 15,000, said Rajya Sabha bid farewell to made by the Solicitor General
welcome nearly Euro 6 bil- alleged that prime accused MD drugs worth an estimated advocate Pingle. six members from Tamil NEW DELHI on the question of law, we are
lion in new investment that Farhan and his aides raped Rs 100 crore. The operation A court in Maharashtra's The complainant, director Nadu who are completing inclined to hold that the im-
would create over 2,200 Brit- the victims at Club 90. also resulted in the arrest of Nashik city on Thursday of an NGO, alleged that Gan- their terms on Thursday, The Supreme Court on pugned judgment shall not
ish jobs across the country. two suspects and the recovery granted bail to Congress dhi, at a press conference in with MPs cutting across Thursday stayed the Bombay be treated as a precedent. To
Temple of a wide range of chemical leader Rahul Gandhi in a Hingoli and in a speech during party lines appreciating their High Court verdict acquitting that extent, there shall be a
Report on defaced...
substances and equipment
used in synthetic drug pro-
defamation case filed against
him for remarks about Hin-
his yatra in November 2022,
made statements that harmed
contribution towards
strengthening democratic
all 12 accused in the 2006
Mumbai train bomb blasts
stay of the impugned judg-
ment," the bench said.
OBC before... The incident has been
duction.
Barmer SP Narendra Singh
dutva ideologue and free-
dom fighter V D Savarkar
Savarkar's reputation.
"The speech of the accused
traditions in the country.
One of the retiring
case. The court, however, said
there was no question of
Solicitor General Tushar
Mehta appeared for the Ma-
Because the triple test was condemned as a targeted Meena said the team confis- during the Bharat Jodo Yatra along with press statements members, P Wilson of DMK, bringing the 12 back to prison harashtra government.
not done, the Supreme Court hate crime, causing wide- cated 39.25 kg of MD/NDPS in 2022. try to ruin the reputation of has been re-elected to the and emphasised that the high The Maharashtra govern-
stopped giving reservations spread distress in Mel- liquid, 290.84 kg of chemical Appearing through video the complainant's idol Swa- Rajya Sabha. The terms of M court judgement shall not be ment has assailed a Bombay
to the OBC in the civic bourne’s Indian diaspora. solvents and reagents (includ- link before additional chief tantryaveer Savarkar and his Mohamed Abdulla (DMK), N treated as a precedent. High Court judgment ac-
bodies’ election of 2022. President of the Hindu ing chloroform, bromine, to- judicial magistrate R C Nar- contribution to the society Chandrasegharan (AIADMK), A bench of Justices M M quitting all 12 convicts in
Nevertheless, the govern- Council of Australia (Vic- luene, hydrochloric acid, and wadia, Gandhi, the leader of along with his noble work in Anbumani Ramadoss (PMK), Sundresh and N Kotiswar the 2006 Mumbai train
ment prepared a report toria chapter), Makrand more), 5.33 kg of white opposition in the Lok Sabha, the pre-independence M Shanmugam (DMK), Vaiko Singh issued notice to all the blasts case in the Supreme
through the OBC Welfare Bhagwat, expressed shock powder, two drug recipe pleaded `not guilty'. period," the complaint said. (MDMK) and P Wilson (DMK) accused in the case and Court on grounds, including
Commission and presented and sadness over the attack. sheets, an electric fork, and a Nashik-resident Devendra Gandhi said that "Savarkar ended on Thursday.<Deputy sought their response on the that the recovery of RDX
it to the court. On the basis of “Our temple is meant to be generator. The market value Bhutada, through his lawyer prayed for release with Chairman Harivansh, Leader appeal filed by the state gov- from an accused, was dis-
the report, the OBC candi- a sanctuary of peace, devo- of the seized materials alone is Manoj Pingle, has filed the folded hands and later on of the House J P Nadda, and ernment. believed on a "hyper-tech-
dates got a reservation in the tion and unity,” he said. “To pegged at Rs 40 lakh. criminal defamation case promised to work for the several senior MPs across "We have been informed nical ground" that the
civic bodies’ election. have it targeted in this way Acting on specific intelli- under sections 500 (defama- British government", it al- political parties spoke highly that all the respondents have seized explosives were not
According to the report feels like an attack on our gence, teams led by Chohtan tion) and 504 (intentional in- leged. about their contribution. been released and there is no sealed with a lac seal.
prepared by the commission, identity, our right to wor- Circle Officer Jeevanlal and sult with intent to provoke Gandhi is also facing a
the number of OBC voters ship and freedom of re- Sedwa SHO Deep Singh breach of the peace) of the defamation case in Pune,
was 48%. On the basis of the ligion.” raided a farm shed owned by Indian Penal Code. filed by Savarkar's grand-
report, the OBC candidates Mangilal Bishnoi, where the After Gandhi pleaded nephew, over his statements
were given a reservation in
the election.
Next Vice- factory was covertly oper-
ating.
not guilty, his lawyers
sought bail.
about the late Hindutva
ideologue.
Now, the government is
prepared to give 27% reser-
President...
vation to the OBC in jobs on It is being said that his
the same pattern. decision to accept the Op-
To give 27% reservation in position’s notice with 63 sig-
jobs, the government will natures for the removal of
add the new findings to the Justice Varma under the
old report and submit it to Judges Enquiry Act 1968 and
the court. to announce it in the Rajya
The Chhattisgarh govern- Sabha, when in the Lok
ment is giving 58% reserva- Sabha, where the numbers
tion in jobs. After the high stack up more favourably for
court passed an order calling the NDA, the Centre had al-
such reservation unconstitu- ready collected 145 signa-
tional, the SC cancelled the tures to move the motion of
order. impeachment, had not gone
Now, the government is down well with the powers
also making efforts to get that be. By allowing the Op-
court permission for giving position’s notice, Dhankar
over 50% of the reservation. had allowed them an oppor-
This is how the govern- tunity to position themselves
ment will be able to give 27% on a higher pedestal in a
of the reservation to the OBC. matter related to probity in
public life. It is being said that
Rs 100 cr fake this was why Leader of the
House J.P. Nadda and Parlia-
registry... mentary Affairs Minister
Kiren Rijiju had also skipped
Later, to investigate the the Business Advisory Com-
matter further, a five- mittee meeting called by
member committee was Dhankar later on Monday
formed which found that 20 afternoon. There was also a
such registries worth about view in the BJP that after the
Rs 100 crore were fake. Opposition had termed him
Documents of these have “partisan” and moved a mo-
been collected and an appli- tion to impeach him in De-
cation submitted to register cember 2024, Dhankar had
FIR in Pandharinath police become wary and more ac-
station. commodative of them.

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DEADLY WATERS: 13 among them are children Dimple faces backlash SC FUMES OVER BAIL
‘Drowning kills 25 over mosque visit
Muslim cleric demands apology TO ACTOR DARSHAN
in Bengal every day’ IANS
NEW DELHI

Samajwadi Party (SP) Lok

tity of the mosque. Her ap-
pearance without a dupatta
was an insult to the religious
sentiments of Muslims.”
HC bail order perverse use of discretionary powers, says SC
PTI
NEW DELHI
notes within a week.
Questioning the grant of
IANS Sabha member Dimple Yadav He added that the mosque is the reprieve, Justice Pardi-
KOLKATA has found herself at the centre a sacred place for worship, not The Supreme Court on wala asked defence counsel
of a religious controversy after politics, and demanded an Thursday called the Karna- by saying, "Don't you think
A recent survey by the India attending a political meeting apology from Dimple Yadav taka High Court's decision to that the high court has dic-
unit of a global research body inside a mosque, drawing and the SP leadership. grant bail to Kannada actor tated an order of acquittal of
had pointed out that West sharp criticism from Maulana Calling the incident “shame- Darshan Thoogudeepa and seven accused while deciding
Bengal is witnessing 25 Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi ful”, Maulana Razvi also tar- six others in the Renukas- bail petitions?" The judge
drowning deaths every day, Bareilvi, the National President geted Mohibullah Nadvi, the wamy murder case a "per- went on, "What is worrying is
with 13 among them being of All India Muslim Jamaat. SP MP who facilitated the verse exercise" of missions of senior advocates that the manner in which the
children. The meeting, reportedly meeting. “He must apologise to discretionary power. Siddhath Luthra, appearing high court dictated the bail
The study paper by the In- held inside a mosque with SP the community for turning a A bench comprising Jus- for the state government, and order.does the high court dic-
dian unit of the George Insti- leaders including Dimple mosque into a political plat- tices J B Pardiwala and R Ma- Siddharth Dave and others, tate the same kind of order in
tute for Global Health, a copy “The survey, supported by household surveys with vic- Yadav, has sparked outrage form,” he said. hadevan went on to reserve representing the accused in every bail matter?" The
of which is available with Bloomberg Philanthropies, tims’ families. among sections of the Muslim The cleric further criticised the verdict on Karnataka gov- the case. bench further questioned the
IANS, has also revealed that found that 9,191 people in West According to Dr Medhavi community. Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj ernment's appeal against the It took on records the way the high court dealt with
West Bengal faced a far worse Bengal die from drowning Gupta from the George Insti- Maulana Razvi, in a strong Party’s National President, December 13, 2024 order of written note filed by the state the statements of two eye wit-
drowning crisis than official each year – nearly triple the tute, the true extent of drown- statement, told IANS, “Dimple Swami Prasad Maurya, accus- the high court granting bail and a few others while asking nesses, Kiran and Puneet, cal-
data suggests. Global Burden of Disease esti- ing deaths in West Bengal -- and Yadav should have been mind- ing him of consistently dis- to the actor and co-accused. the counsel for remaining ac- ling them "unreliable
The survey is the largest of mates, exposing a massive gap likely across many parts of India ful of her attire and the sanc- respecting Sanatan Dharma. The top court heard sub- cused persons to file short witnesses".
its kind ever conducted in in our understanding of this -- has remained largely invisible.
India, covering all 23 districts preventable public health "As most deaths occur
of West Bengal, a population
of 18 million people, the insti-
emergency,” a statement is-
sued by the George Institute
among children, families do
not have legal or financial in- Different faiths, but all Indians, says Ilyasi after meeting Bhagwat
tute authorities claimed. on Thursday read. centives to report deaths to
George Institute for Global While surveying the matter, authorities. Poor reach and IANS with more than 50 prominent Chief of the All-India Imam dialogue alive. We may fol- this was the first time such
Health, an independent medi- the researchers used a low- utilisation of healthcare infra- NEW DELHI Muslim religious leaders and Organisation. low different faiths, but we a broad-based delegation
cal research institute head- cost Community Knowledge structure also mean deaths are scholars on Thursday at Ha- Describing the dialogue are all Indians. There from the Muslim clergy
quartered in Australia with Approach, engaging over missed by the system. This re- In a significant step towards ryana Bhawan in New Delhi. as a “major initiative to should be no hostility held a formal dialogue with
offices in India, China and the 15,000 community members search uncovers the true, dev- building communal harmony The closed-door meeting, bridge the Hindu-Muslim among communities, and RSS at this scale.
UK, researches non-com- to report deaths in their neigh- astating burden plaguing rural and trust, Rashtriya which lasted over three and a divide,” Imam Ilyasi told such platforms of com- The meeting saw participa-
municable diseases and large- bourhoods, which were sub- regions of West Bengal,” Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) half hours, was hosted by IANS, “Our primary objec- munication must continue.” tion from a wide spectrum of
scale clinical studies. sequently validated through Gupta. chief Mohan Bhagwat met Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, tive is to keep the spirit of Imam Ilyasi noted that Muslim clerics.

DGCA issues
Airlines reported 112 Air India pilots took 4 show cause
183 tech defects
in aircraft this yr sick leave 4 days after notices to
AI for various
till Jul 21: Govt Dreamliner crash violations
PTI
NEW DELHI PTI
MUMBAI
Five Indian airlines reported
183 technical defects in their Aviation regulator DGCA has
aircraft to the aviation regula- issued four show cause no-
tor DGCA this year till July 21, tices to Air India for various
including 85 by Air India violations related to cabin
Group, according to the gov- crew rest and duty norms,
ernment. cabin crew training rules and
IndiGo and Akasa Air re- operational procedures, a
ported 62 and 28 technical de- month after the airline made
fects, respectively, while certain voluntary disclosures
Charred remains of crashed Air India Flight AI-171 (file pic)
SpiceJet reported 8 defects, as to the watchdog, sources said
per data shared by the civil PTI sick leaves reported by pilots, on Thursday. The show cause
aviation ministry in a written NEW DELHI and as many as 51 com- notices were issued on July
reply to the Lok Sabha on manders reported sick on 23 on the basis of voluntary
Thursday. Air India witnessed a "minor June 16. disclosures made by the air-
Air India and Air India Ex- increase" in sick leaves re- "Air India reported a minor line to the Directorate Gen-
press together reported 85 ported by pilots across its fleet increase in sick leaves re- eral of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
technical defects, respectively. in the aftermath of the Ahme- ported by pilots across all on June 20 and 21, the
All the figures are for this dabad plane crash, with 112 pi- fleets in the aftermath of the sources told PTI. "We ac-
year till July 21. lots reporting sick in a single AI-171 accident. On 16.06.2025, knowledge receipt of these
In 2024, the number of day on June 16, according to a total of 112 pilots reported notices from the regulator
technical defects reported the government. sick, comprising of 51 Com- related to certain voluntary
stood at 421, lower than In response to a Lok Sabha manders (P1) and 61 First Of- disclosures that were made
448 reported in 2023. In member's query on whether ficers (P2)," the minister said over the last one year by Air
2022, the count of tech- Air India has been experienc- in a written reply. India. We will respond to the
nical defects reported ing mass sick reporting by its The airline's Boeing 787-8 said notices within the stipu-
stood at 528. flight crew members, follow- aircraft, operating the flight AI lated period. We remain
The figures for these ing the crash, Minister of State 171, en route to London Gat- committed to the safety of
three years also include for Civil Aviation Murlidhar wick, crashed into a building our crew and passengers," an
those of Alliance Air and Mohol on Thursday said there soon after takeoff from Ahme- Air India spokesperson said
erstwhile Vistara. has been a minor increase in dabad on June 12. in a statement.

Poll boycott: Bloc

considering option
Dheeraj Kumar
PATNA

A day after RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav hinted at a possible boycott

of the upcoming assembly election over the process being
adopted for special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls
in Bihar, Congress said that INDIA bloc was considering the ‘un-
precedented’ option of boycotting the upcoming Bihar assembly
election.
Congress asserted that it would not accept the electoral rolls
being prepared through the Election Commission’s ongoing
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state
AICC in-charge for Bihar, Krishna Allavaru
told media that the INDIA bloc’s allies were hav-
ing discussion on the issue. “We challenge Chief
Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to pick
1000 random people in every constituency in
Bihar and scrutinise if the laid down processes
are being followed or not. Even if 25 percent
turns out to be genuine, then we will accept this
procedure. The truth is this voter list is of the
BJP and Gyanesh Kumar. We don’t accept it,”
Allavaru said.

Nitish no longer enjoys

trust of Shah: Tejashwi
Dheeraj Kumar
A day after Nitish Kumar attacked him with
his child (bachcha) barb, RJD leader Tejashwi
Yadav on Thursday alleged that Bihar chief
minister no longer enjoyed the trust of union
home minister Amit Shah as the latter had not
declared him the NDA`s CM candidate for the
upcoming assembly election so far. Tejashwi,
also the Leader of the Opposition in the as-
sembly, made the remark while taking part in
a debate on a cut motion moved by the op-
position in the house. Tejashwi asked what
was the reason Nitish was losing the trust of
Shah, who repeatedly said that the assembly
election would be fought under the JD (U) su-
premo`s leadership but at the same time he
would say that time would tell who was going
to become the next CM.
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Briefs
HC FLAGS HEALTH RISKS | Asks for data related to respiratory
illnesses; restrains BMC from demolitions till next hearing
BMC to get land parcel
Nikam takes
Human health vital: HC for mega sports facility
oath in RS Facility to come up in Anushakti Nagar; Ajit Pawar

on kabutarkhana debate asks to expedite the project spread over 10,000 sq m

New Delhi: Special public
prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam,
known for handling the Kalpesh Mhamunkar
26/11 ter- MUMBAI
ror attack Urvi Mahajani
trials, MUMBAI KEY POINT Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on

D
took oath uring the hearing, Thursday directed that
as a Amid the debate over closure the bench allowed 10,333.91 sq m of land
member of kabutarkhanas, which an intervention reserved for a municipal
of the according to the BMC, pose application filed by A sports complex in Anushakti
R a j y a health risks to Mumbaikars, Pai, son of a senior Nagar be transferred to the
Sabha on the Bombay High Court on advocate who recently BMC to expedite the project.

Representative pic
Thursday. He was nomi- Thursday noted serious public passed away. In his He also confirmed that fund-
nated to the upper house health concerns arising from application filed through ing will be made available for
by the President on July 13. pigeon droppings. It called for senior advocate the development of modern
Nikam took the oath in medical data to assess the Jamshed Cama, Pai sports facilities.
Marathi shortly after the impact on citizens, while claimed that his father Pawar emphasised that the
Upper House was con- extending the interim protec- was diagnosed with proposed sports complex will
vened, with Deputy tion against demolition of lung disease allegedly be vital for providing quality
Chairman Harivansh on kabutarkhanas. caused by prolonged training and infrastructure to establishment. Pawar also
the chair. Earlier on July 13, On July 15, the HC had exposure to pigeon athletes in Mumbai. The deci- IN BRIEF ordered full operationalisa-
Nikam shared that PM passed an interim order droppings. The high sion was announced during a tion of the Minority Research

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Narendra Modi personally restraining the BMC from court said this meeting at the Mantralaya, Proposed sports and Training Institute in
informed him about the carrying out any further real-life example which focused on the issues complex will be vital Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar,
nomination via a phone demolition of the pigeon feed- demonstrated the concerning the minority for providing with immediate recruitment
call. The special public ing enclosures. The order will “direct health hazard” development department. quality training and to 11 sanctioned posts.
prosecutor is best known continue till the next date of posed by The meeting was attended by infrastructure to To support the educational
for handling high-profile hearing, which has been kabutarkhanas. ministers Dattatray Bharne, athletes in Mumbai, and economic development
says Ajit Pawar
criminal cases, including scheduled after two weeks. Hasan Mushrif, former min- of minority communities, the

2
the 1993 blasts case. Modi On Thursday, a bench of Dr Sujeet Rajan, a consultant ation,” the bench said. practice must stop immedi- ister Nawab Malik and MLA Funding will be deputy CM proposed the
had congratulated Nikam Justices Girish Kulkarni and pulmonologist at Bombay The Animal Welfare Board ately. Sana Malik. made available for implementation of a term
for his nomination, noting Arif Doctor said the matter Hospital, who had earlier pro- of India informed the court of The court was hearing a The deputy CM also the development loan scheme under the
the latter's exemplary must not be treated as adver- vided inputs on the health its intention to make sugges- petition filed by three instructed officials to termin- of modern sports Maulana Azad Minority
devotion to the legal field sarial as the BMC's objective is risks associated with kabu- tions to the BMC to ensure Mumbai-based animal lovers, ate any existing lease agree- facilities, he assured Economic Development
and Constitution. to protect the health of all sec- tarkhanas in a 2018 case. that birds are not adversely Pallavi Patil, Sneha Visaria, ments with The Children Aid Corporation, which is mod-

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—ANI tions of society, including The court has also called for affected. The court permitted and Savita Mahajan, who Society, which currently He asked to elled on the Annasaheb Patil
children and senior citizens. data from government and the board to submit its recom- alleged that the BMC had holds rights over the plot, and terminate any Corporation. Funds will be
“Nothing can be more vital private hospitals on how mendations to the BMC com- started demolishing kabu- clear encroachments, if any. existing lease allocated for the Dr APJ
than human health,” the court many patients from all age missioner. tarkhanas since July 3 without The authorities concerned agreements related to Abdul Kalam educational
Bail to RaGa in remarked, observing that the
congregation of pigeons at
groups have been treated for
respiratory illnesses linked to
The bench also took strong
exception to allegations that
legal authority. The peti-
tioners contended that the
will work in tandem with the
revenue department to com-
the land parcel loan scheme and student
intake limits will be set
Savarkar case kabutarkhanas posed a “grave pigeon droppings. “It may not civic staff were using fire- civic body’s actions were arbi- plete the land transfer pro- ing college for girls from the annually, Pawar assured.
Mumbai: A Nashik court on social concern”. be a pandemic but may be an crackers to scare away trary and in violation of the cess. minority community on a He also stressed the need
Thursday granted bail to Further, the court sought epidemic. Get the data. It will pigeons. It directed that if fire- Prevention of Cruelty to In another development, reserved plot in Mouje Anik, for effective implementation
Congress leader Rahul expert medical opinion from show the gravity of the situ- crackers were being used, the Animals Act, 1960. Pawar also directed the Chembur. He emphasised the of ongoing scholarship
Gandhi in a defamation case minority development need for planning faculty schemes to support higher
filed against him for remarks department to initiate the positions, recruitment and and international education
against V D Savarkar during construction of an engineer- infrastructure upkeep post- for minority students.
the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022.
Appearing through video link
before additional chief judi-
SEBI fine default case: `2cr or 6-mth jail SNAKE RESCUERS TO GET ID
cial magistrate R C Narwadia, Charul Shah Joshi transaction of share prices of was challenged by the firm, Gopu Belani, Anupama
Gandhi, the leader of opposi-
tion in the Lok Sabha,
MUMBAI M/s Roofit Industries Ltd
(RIL). In 2002, the investigat-
which was dismissed.
The prosecution said that
Motwani, Rita Motwani and
Sushil Thakkar. The case
CARDS, `10L INSURANCE
T
pleaded not guilty. In the case of defaulting on a ing officer had asked M’Belle SEBI issued a notice in 2007, against Hemwani was abated he state government on
Subsequently, his lawyers penalty of Rs1 crore imposed International to furnish asking the company to pay after his death in December Thursday announced that
sought bail. The court by the Securities and information pertaining to the penalty, warning that a 2021. snake rescuers or 'sarpa mitra'
allowed the plea on a bond of Exchange Board of India share prices of RIL. However, criminal proceeding would Rita has been acquitted will soon receive official identity
Rs15,000. Nashik resident (SEBI), the special SEBI court the firm sought time till be initiated otherwise. from all the charges, while cards and accident insurance
Devendra Bhutada, through has asked the two directors August 20, 2002, but failed to However, M’Belle Thakkar's matter has been coverage of `10 lakh
his lawyer Manoj Pingle, has of M’Belle International Pvt reply, prompting the SEBI to International paid no heed separated. Now, Belani and
filed the criminal defamation Ltd to pay Rs1 crore each or initiate proceedings. and hence in November 2014, Anupama have been asked to A proposal to be sent to CM
case, alleging that Gandhi's serve six-month jail. On June 20, 2004, a fine of SEBI filed a criminal case. pay Rs1 crore each. The SEBI Devendra Fadnavis to include
statements harmed As per the prosecution, the Rs1 crore was imposed on An offence was registered will recover the fine from the them under essential services
Savarkar's reputation. market regulator conducted M’Belle International for against the firm's five direc- amount once paid, said the
— PTI an investigation into the non-compliance. The order tors – Suresh Hemwani, court. Talks underway to designate
snake rescuers as frontline
workers

No tender given to contractor Cong MPs gherao Dubey LONG-STANDING

DEMAND MET

who ended life: Govt defends over Marathi remarks Govt acknowledges the vital
role of snake rescuers
Kalpesh Mhamunkar We had awarded bills in his name. We have ver- FPJ Political Bureau grudge against the state, but To save others, they capture
MUMBAI the tender to ified this with the district MUMBAI he folded his hands and did and relocate snakes, often at
another contractor, who administration and engin- not say much.” great personal risk
The state government on in turn subcontracted the eers,” the minister said. “The Three Lok Sabha members Dubey, while talking to a
There has been a long-
Thursday clarified that it had work to Patil. Hence, we police are checking his phone from Maharashtra – Prof news agency, had made cer-
standing demand to
no direct contractual relation- have no official records, conversations and Varsha Gaikwad, Shobha tain comments about Marathi
provide them with accident
ship with Harshal Patil, the connection with him. whether he left behind any Bachhav and Pratibha people, their earning capacity insurance ON THE ANVIL
deceased sub-contractor note to understand the real Dhanorkar – cornered BJP and how people from the
linked to works under the Jal Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reason behind the suicide,” MP Nishikant Dubey at northern states are running A standard operating It will contain verified
Initiative aims to
Jeevan Mission. Patil, 35, alleg- Deputy CM Pawar added. Parliament House on Maharashtra's econ- procedure is being information about
This is not an support volunteers
edly died by suicide earlier On July 22, Patil was found Wednesday, ques- omy. He had also developed to streamline registered rescuers
isolated case. and recognise their bravery
this week in the Sangli district. hanging in his field. tioning him over the reacted to the inci- issuance of identity cards
Thousands of contractors This will enable
As per the contractor According to the Maharashtra remarks on dents wherein Hindi- Chandrashekhar Bawankule
across the state are facing For transparency, the citizens to easily reach
association, he took the State Contractors' Maharashtra and speaking people were Revenue minister
similar issues. Bills worth forest department will soon out for help during
extreme step as the govern- Association, he was under Marathi people. thrashed for not launch an online portal emergencies
nearly `89,000 crore Text: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
ment had not cleared his Rs1.5 remain unpaid by the financial distress as the gov- During the recent speaking Marathi. “If
crore arrears pending for ernment had not cleared his Marathi row, Dubey you come here (in

Two big properties

state.
more than a year. The incident
comes amid the association's State Contractors'
dues for water supply pro-
jects, which he had completed
passed remarks, tar-
getting leaders from
northern states), we
will beat you up,” Dubey had
MSRTC fare
Association hike takes
of former MLA to
fervent appeals to clear their over a year ago. The locals Maharashtra. said.
dues running into several claimed that Patil had taken City Congress chief and The MP trio asked the BJP
thousand crores. The alleged have no official connection loans from private lenders Mumbai North Central MP MP on Wednesday how he swift U-turn
go under hammer
suicide has led to widespread with him,” Pawar said. He and sold part of his farmland Varsha Gaikwad said, “We could make such unsavoury
outrage, with the association asserted that the state makes to complete the Rs1.4 crore asked Dubey why he hates remarks against Marathis. Mumbai: Transport minister
squarely blaming the state payments to the main con- project. Association president Maharashtra and Marathi “How can you beat up people Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday
government for the tragedy. tractor and that any financial Milind Bhosale claimed that people so much.” Referring to from Maharashtra,” they Charul Shah Joshi announced the cancellation
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said arrangements with sub-con- Patil had had been following his apparent 'patak patak ke asked, asserting that they will MUMBAI of a proposed 30% fare hike
that Patil was not the primary tractors are solely the contrac- up for his payments, which marenge' remark, she added, not tolerate such language on one-way group bookings
contractor for the Jal Jeevan tor’s responsibility. were delayed for over a year. “We will not tolerate so much against Marathi people. In a major relief for depositors for MSRTC – just 24 hours
Mission, instead he was work- Water supply minister “This is not an isolated case. hate against our state and the The trio also raised slogans of scam-hit Karnala Nagari after it was introduced. The
ing under a private contractor Gulabrao Patil too said that Thousands of contractors people.” Pratibha Dhanorkar, 'Jai Maharashtra', attracting Sahakari Bank Ltd (KNSB), the rollback came following
appointed by the government. Patil had not been officially across the state are facing who represents Chandrapur, the attention of other MPs special MP and MLA court has directives from deputy CM
“We had awarded the assigned any work. “The work similar issues. Bills worth said, “We were looking for from the state. Dubey allowed the official liquidator Eknath Shinde, who
tender to another contractor, might have been sublet to him nearly Rs89,000 crore remain Dubey for the last two days. reportedly told the women to auction two big properties properties of Patil. The ED too expressed strong displeasure
who in turn, subcontracted as there is no record of any unpaid by the state,” Bhosale Finally, when we spotted him, that they were his sisters and of politician Vivekanand Patil has a dual attachment in some over the fare hike. According
the work to Patil. Hence, we official contract or pending said. we asked him why he has a left the scene. booked in the Rs512 crore of the properties. The latter savings.

fraud. The assets include the seized 76 properties; of which,

plot of Karnala Sports nine of them were MSRTC: 30% Hike In gs
1-Way Group Bookin has
Academy, Navi `512CR exclusively attached Transport Corporation

Ex-MP among 2 cleared of cop assault

Maharashtra State Road
for passengers booking
announced a 30% fare hike
Mumbai, measuring BANK by the ED. one- way grou p trave l
Highlights
Existing System
over 50,000 sq m, and FRAUD The bank's official Groups of at leas t 40 30 % surcharge on
buses the applicable
fare
passengers can reserve
a land parcel in the liquidator had for direct travel between
locations
two for the travel
dista nce in one-way
group bookings
Posari village. recently approached the court These bookings are especially
July 22: New fare
common during major
Charul Shah Joshi able doubt. The only witness, a serious doubt arises regard- were booked for not only pre- In February 2020, the to release the properties festivals such as Gauri
structure

MUMBAI who partly supported the ing the prosecution’s case, the venting the police officials
CASE DETAILS Economic Offence Wing regis- attached by the EOW and ED. n
Ganpati, Holi, and Ash
i P dharpur
adhi implemented
i dow will

prosecution case, was the judge observed. from doing their duty but also On the midnight of tered a case of cheating and The liquidator had pleaded to sources, the decision was
The special MP and MLA complainant (a constable). The complainant, con- threatening them with dire September 9, 2004, the forgery against Patil, who was that the properties be made politically motivated, given
court has acquitted BJP Even his testimony was stable Udesh Mohite, said on consequences. The case police initiated the chairman of the Panvel- absolute (be cleared of legal the upcoming BMC polls.
leaders Gopal Shetty, an ex- contradictory, vague and sub- the instructions of his senior against them was lodged on proceedings against based bank and 76 others, issues) and permission be Shinde reportedly inter-
MP, and Ganesh Khankar in a stantially weak during cross- officers, he restrained the duo September 10, 2004. BJP's Netaji Shinde including 12 bank officials. granted to proceed with auc- vened after concerns that the
2004 case where they were examination.” and the protestors accom- The court noted that dur- Based on the offence, the tion so that the depositors can hike could alienate Mumbai’s
accused of assaulting and The judge continued, “No panying them. However, ing the trial, Mohite turned Gopal Shetty and Enforcement Directorate (ED) be paid and the others debts sizable Konkan-origin popu-
abusing police officials fol- independent or neutral wit- Shetty and Khankar pushed hostile and denied having Ganesh Khankar launched a money laundering can be cleared. Giving his nod lation, many of whom travel
lowing the arrest of another nesses were examined and no Mohite and stormed into the lodged any complaint. It arrived at the police probe and filed a prosecution for auction, Patil said that the home during the Ganesh fes-
BJP leader. other officer supported the police station, said the FIR. further pointed out that the station at around 1am complaint against Patil, who auction of these two proper- tival. In a presser, Sarnaik
Special judge Satyanarayan allegations despite being Mohite had further alleged second witness, the IO, also was earlier associated with the ties would settle the entire explained that the fare hike
R Navander said, “The evi- named in the FIR. The investi- that they also abused him and turned hostile. Hence, there is Constable Udesh Peasants and Workers Party of debts. The process of auction is was implemented to address
dence on record failed to gating officer (IO) himself did threatened to make his “life no evidence against the Mohite said they India. to be undertaken immediately financial losses incurred last
establish the essential not corroborate the allega- miserable in the next few leaders, said the court, while pushed, abused and The EOW had attached 87 in the interest of the deposi- year during the
ingredients beyond reason- tions made in the FIR.” Hence, months”. Subsequently, they acquitting them. threatened him properties, including ancestral tors, ruled the court. Ganesh festival.
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Pune,Friday, July 25, 2025

POOR SERVICES | City requires over 8,000 shelters to meet commuter needs
Rural Police arrest NCP
PMPML faces `700cr losses
Ankit Shukla
MLA’s brother for firing
PUNE Staff Reporter
PUNE
The Pune Mahanagar
Parivahan Mahamandal "Currently, PMPML Pune Rural Police have
Limited (PMPML) continues is in a loss of around arrested Nationalist Congress
to be in the limelight for its `700 crore per year. Party’s (NCP) Bhor MLA
annual loss, poor shelters, old
This could only be Shankar Mandekar’s younger
neutralised by
buses and subpar facilities. brother, Kailas Mandekar,
increasing the fleet and
The transport body is going and two others on Thursday
footfall."
through a massive financial on the charge of firing in the
loss, reportedly crossing — Nitin Narvekar air during a folk dance per-
Rs700 crore annually. Along Joint Managing Director, formance. The incident
with this, the commuters are PMPML occurred late evening on
questioning the quality of ser- Monday, July 21, at the
vices offered by PMPML, to more footfall. Ambika Lok Kala Kendra,
pointing out fewer buses and a When asked about the near Yavat in Daund taluka,
severe lack of bus shelters, facilities for passengers, where traditional lavani and
especially during the mon- Narvekar said, "From the past, tamasha performances are Attempt to suppress
soon season. many facilities have been held. the case?
Currently, PMPML operates added, like a live tracking sys- According to a police offi- NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar
1,758 buses on the road, includ- PMPML bus daily from minutes just to get a bus. For Rs2.3 crore per day.” However, tem, CCTV cameras in buses, cial, Kailas, alias Balasaheb on Wednesday said that an I clearly told them (the
ing PMPML-owned and Pimple Gurav to Deccan. Since students, time is precious. We this increased income is not an app for tickets and com- Mandekar, Ganpat Jagtap, attempt was made to sup- police) to take proper
leased buses in Pune city, the monsoon started, I’ve had have read many times that the enough to cover the growing plaints, and dedicated buses Chandrakant Marne, and press the case. Taking to X action as per the law. If
PCMC and the PMRDA area, to wait in the rain every day buses will be equipped with operational and maintenance for women, etc." “The con- Raghunath Avad have been (formerly Twitter), he wrote, something wrong has
which is too few for as per the because there's no shelter at CCTV cameras. However, it costs." An estimated 8,215 staff struction cost of bus shelters booked in the case. "We have "In Daund, at an arts centre, happened, I will not
population of the city. The our stop. They have increased has not been done so far. members, including drivers, at many places, which are far arrested three persons — the brother of a ruling MLA interfere — then it will
transport body has only 1,650 the fare, but there is no Chain snatching cases and conductors, and technical from the city, is high in com- Kailas Mandekar, Ganpat from Pune district opened
be okay even if it is my
brother."
bus shelters at a staggering improvement in facilities,” mobile theft have become staff, work with PMPML. parison to earnings and the Jagtap, and Raghunath Avad fire and created a ruckus,
4,500 bus stops, leaving lakhs Rupali Patil, a daily commuter, common at bus stations." While the workforce is essen- number of footfall, leading to — under Section 125 (endan- with reports indicating that a — Shankar Mandekar
of daily commuters vulnerable told The Free Press Journal Meanwhile, speaking to the tial, insiders admit that a large a delay in its installation of gering human life or the per- young woman was injured in MLA, Bhor
to harsh weather conditions in (FPJ). FPJ, PMPML's Joint Managing part of the loss comes from new shelters. Currently, sonal safety of others) and rel- the incident. Instead of ident-
summer and rainy seasons. Akshay Ghadge, a college Director Nitin Narvekar said, high maintenance costs, fuel PMPML is in a loss of around evant sections of the ifying who these individuals incident and said that if he
According to officials, the student from Katraj, high- “Before June 2024, PMPML’s expenses, and underutilised Rs700 crore per year. This Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita firing recklessly are, informa- was guilty, necessary action
city requires over 8,000 lighted, "The buses are fewer daily earnings were Rs1.3 buses due to low footfall. The could only be neutralised by (BNS). We have also tion suggests that the police, should be taken against him.
shelters to meet commuter and often overcrowded. crore per day. After the fare loss could be reduced by increasing the fleet and foot- recovered the weapon and a under pressure from the rul- He said, "Yesterday afternoon,
needs adequately. “I take the Sometimes I wait for 25-30 hike in July, it has gone up to increasing the buses, leading fall," he added. vehicle from the accused," he ing powers, are attempting to I received a call from the
said. suppress the case. Will action police officers. I clearly told
According to the police, be taken against the culprits? them to take proper action as
while a dance performance Or will they be let off because per the law. If something

Pune Metro’s rents was underway, Kailas alleg-

edly fired a shot in the air
they are from the ruling
party? What kind of 'spec-
wrong has happened, I will
not interfere — then it will be

out train to Patna

around 10.30pm, while danc- tacle of power' is this?" okay even if it is my brother,"
ing, after which he and his he said. The MLA claimed
friends left the venue. The Brother does not have that his brother does not have
Ankit Shukla Pune's growing official said that no one was an arms licence any arms licence and does
PUNE urban transit harmed in the incident. The On Thursday, speaking to not possess any firearm. "The
needs MLA informed that Kailas reporters, MLA Shankar firearm belongs to Ganpat
Maha Metro Rail Corporation Pune's metro ridership cur- doesn’t hold a valid arms Mandekar admitted that his Jagtap, and he possesses a
has rented out a reserved rently averages 1.8 lakh pas- licence. brother was involved in the valid licence," he added.
Pune Metro train set to Patna sengers daily, and the city is
Metro for three years. The gearing up for the launch of
train, comprising three new corridors such as
coaches, has reportedly
reached the Geetagad depot
in Bihar, where it is being
Shivajinagar–Hinjawadi,
Pimpri–Swargate
Vanaz–Ramwadi extension.
and Sanitary staff suffer assaults
prepped for the inaugural run With rising demand, the Indu Bhagat police finally filed a case.
of Patna Metro, scheduled on need for increased fre- PUNE In separate incidents, These incidents have
Aug 15, coinciding with India’s quency and standby units is PMC's night duty sparked fear among the sani-
Independence Day. critical. The now-leased In two separate incidents, tation department staff, who
The decision has been train was intended to serve sanitary workers of the Pune
staff suffer attacks, are now questioning their
Pigeon feeding continues questioned by the as a backup for service aug- Municipal Corporation (PMC) robbery and safety while performing
Despite pigeons causing lung disease, also known as Bird Fancier's Lung, feed- Maharashtra Pradesh Youth mentation and breakdown were attacked, raising serious insecurity while essential civic duties at night.
ing the birds continues in the city unabated. Picture taken at the Shukrawar Congress, which has termed scenarios, especially as sev- concerns over their safety, keeping the city The refusal of police to
the move as a "politically eral stations face peak-hour especially during night shifts. promptly act on such cases
Peth area. — Anand Chaini
motivated diversion of overcrowding and oper- To make the city cleaner for
clean has further deepened the cri-
resources" from Maharashtra ational delays. early-morning walkers and sis.

Teacher, husband found dead

Ankit Shukla who promised to visit in the Sangvi and Pimple Saudagar,
to Bihar, allegedly for electo-
ral gains ahead of the
upcoming Bihar assembly
Prathamesh Abnave, gen-
eral secretary of the
Maharashtra Pradesh
commuters, the
Commissioner had recently
instructed that roads be
PMC lodge an FIR, officers alleg-
edly dismissed them, stating
such incidents were "com-
In the 2024-25 edition of
Swachh Survekshan, PMC
secured the eighth rank in the
PIMPRI morning. However, when she respectively. After a heated elections. Youth Congress, criticising cleaned at night. This followed mon" and merely recorded ‘Swachh Shahar’ category for
arrived in the morning at the argument between them, the the decision, said, a surprise early-morning the details on plain paper cities with a population of
A married couple were found Sangvi residence, she knocked mother called the two What is the "Commuters in Pune are inspection of the city, during without registering an official more than 10 lakh. However,
dead in their house in Pimpri- on the door, but no one daughters and narrated the controversy? struggling with long wait which he and the District complaint. the city's hygiene is question-
Chinchwad's Sangvi area. The responded. argument. When one of them According to official data, times and overcrowded Collector observed garbage In a separate case, able despite deploying sani-
incident came to light on With the help of neigh- came to meet them in the Pune Metro requires a total of trains. Diverting the city’s piles across several areas. Balasaheb Mhaske, a contract tary workers for the night
Thursday morning. Police are bours, when she broke the morning, she found the duo 34 train sets to operate at full only reserved metro rake to Special night-duty sanita- sanitation worker with the shift, claim social activists.
investigating the matter to door open, she found her dead." efficiency. However, only 33 another state without pub- tion teams were accordingly Kondhwa Yewalewadi They are now demanding
determine whether this is a father dead by hanging and "The couple was from have been delivered so far. Of lic or political consultation deployed. However, in one Regional Office, was attacked increased police patrolling in
case of murder or suicide. her mother lying nearby, Gujarat but resided in Pune these, one train set was kept is unacceptable." incident, Hanumant Londhe, around 2am while cleaning vulnerable areas and strict
The deceased have been unresponsive. for the last 40 years. Shyam in reserve for emergencies or Abnave alleged that the a municipal worker from the stretch from Khadi action against officers who fail
identified as Shyam Vaghela According to the police, the was working as an attendant technical maintenance. move is politically timed to Ward No. 22 under the juris- Machine Chowk to the ISK- to register complaints.
(50) and his wife Rajashree duo’s dead bodies have been in a real estate company, and That lone reserved train is ensure Patna Metro’s sym- diction of the Dhole Patil Road CON Temple in Ward No. 41. Sandeep Kadam, Head of
Shyam Vaghela (45), a school sent for postmortem, and the his wife was a professional now on lease to the Patna bolic launch before the Regional Office, was brutally Two unidentified men PMC’s Solid Waste
teacher in Pimpri. As per the matter is under investigation. teacher. As the husband Metro project, which Bihar Assembly elections, assaulted by a drunk auto- assaulted him and stole his Management Department,
information, a repetitive dis- Whether it is suicide or doubted his wife's character, reportedly did not have its aiming to gain mileage for rickshaw driver near Pune mobile phone, worth said, "We are putting on a lot
pute was occurring between murder is part of the investi- repetitive fights were happen- own trial-ready train set to the ruling parties. Railway Station. The Rs18,000, along with Rs750 in of effort to keep the city clean.
the duo, with the husband sus- gation. ing, which could have led to begin operations. Trial runs in "If the decision is not attackers, reportedly, engaged cash. Mhaske reportedly The deployment of sanitary
pecting his wife's character, Speaking to The Free Press suicide, but it would be too Patna are currently being car- reversed and the train is in a fight when Londhe was faced reluctance and delay in workers at night is to ensure
leading to arguments with her Journal (FPJ), Deputy early to comment before the ried out using the Pune train, not returned immediately, sweeping the area. The having his complaint regis- cleanliness in the city. These
the night before the incident. Commissioner of Police investigation," Jitendra Koli, and the same rake is expected the Youth Congress will attackers abused and beat tered at the Kondhwa Police workers are not being ignored
Last night, the couple's Sandeep Atole said, "The Senior Police Inspector of to be featured during the pub- stage a protest at the Maha him. When Londhe and his Station. It was only after inter- or left unprotected. The
daughter was informed about couple has two daughters who Sangvi Police Station, told the lic launch on Independence Metro office in Pune,” he colleagues approached the vention by the Municipal patrolling in the areas will
the dispute by her mother, are married and living at Navi FPJ. Day. added. Bundgarden Police Station to Workers' Union that the increase."

towards academic excellence

Mutton bone chokes
farmer's windpipe
PCMC head urges focus on competitive exams
Staff Reporter outcomes in competitive Through school-based
Rambhau Jagtap phageal issue. Finally, they PIMPRI Teacher- exams and ensure our stu- activities, our aim is to
SATARA rushed him to Meenakshi principal dents are future-ready,” build character and life
Hospital in Satara. Doctors In a strong push towards conclave: said Singh. He added that skills among students. All
A farmer from a village in performed an endoscopy and improving academic excel- ■ Launch of a new PCMC schools have seen teachers and principals
Khatav taluka, Satara, ended successfully removed the lence, Pimpri Chinchwad computer literacy remarkable progress must ensure 100% imple-
up hospitalised for two days bone lodged in the lower Municipal Corporation curriculum and textbooks through the use of technol- mentation of educational
after a mutton bone lodged in oesophagus. The pain sub- (PCMC) Commissioner and ■ Presentation of QCI ogy in education, and the initiatives in the current
his food pipe. The 50-year-old sided soon after. Administrator Shekhar evaluation results and next step would be to intro- academic year,” Singh
host was enjoying a non-veg In many parts of rural Singh today called upon all academic year 2025–26 duce students to artificial emphasised. Additional
meal when a cat lunged at his Maharashtra, Akhad is a cus- civic school teachers to planning intelligence (AI) and digital Commissioner Pradip
plate. Startled, he swallowed a tomary gathering held just develop focused strategies literacy. Referring to initiat- Jambhale Patil also
piece of meat with a hidden before the holy month of to enhance students' per- ■ Introduction to the ives like Spandan, QCI addressed the gathering,
bone. He immediately felt dis- Shravan, when many people formance in various school- revised Saksham Project assessment, and Bharat urging all schools to work
comfort but tried home observe vegetarianism and level and competitive framework Darshan, Singh highlighted towards a 100% pass rate in
remedies. Over the next two religious fasting. It is often exams, beyond just board More Auditorium, Foundation. ■ Briefing on the MIS how such programmes have the SSC board exams this
days, he suffered chest pain seen as a final non-vegetarian results and scholarship Chinchwad. The session “While the achievements system developed under contributed positively to year. He assured full sup-
and difficulty swallowing. feast where families and tests. He was speaking at a saw enthusiastic participa- of our students in the past the CHDC initiative student learning outcomes port from the municipal
Worried about a possible friends come together to city-wide dialogue session tion from school heads, academic year are com- and holistic growth. corporation, including the
■ Presentation on
heart condition, his family enjoy traditional dishes, with principals and teachers, education depart- mendable and a matter of “We are committed not timely provision of sports
Jawahar Navodaya
even consulted a cardiologist. especially mutton, before teachers, organised by ment officials, and repre- pride for all of us, we must just to academic excellence teachers, skill training
Vidyalaya entrance
However, the pain persisted, transitioning into the more PCMC’s Education sentatives from partner now raise the bar. It is time but to nurturing well- materials, and the resol-
support efforts
pointing instead to an oeso- austere rituals of Shravan. Department at Ramkrishna organisations such as ZEP to actively plan for stronger rounded individuals. ution of any resource gaps.
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Gujarat, Friday, July 25, 2025

AIR SAFETY | 4 decades-old 36-inch & 42-inch SBHT gas pipelines

Briefs beneath the runway have been flagged as potential hazards 4 linked to Al-Qaeda propaganda
remanded in police custody
ONGC pipeline sparks safety
AHMEDABAD
New
Balvatika in FPJ News Service

Ahmedabad’s
concerns at Surat airport
AHMEDABAD

Kankaria Four individuals linked to the

banned terror outfit Al-Qaeda
Ahmedabad’s iconic in the Indian Subcontinent
Balvatika at Kankaria has Melvyn Thomas (AQIS) have been remanded to
been redeveloped after 68 SURAT 14 days of police custody after
years and will be the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism
inaugurated on Friday In a major development that Squad (ATS unearthed a dan-
evening by the Chief raises alarming questions gerous digital propaganda net-
Minister Bhupendra about aviation safety, four dec- work operating through
Patel.The ₹22-crore ades-old gas pipelines run- Instagram.
redevelopment includes ning beneath the Surat The accused—arrested in a after Gujarat ATS received Akbar.”
attractions such as Airport runway have come meticulously coordinated actionable intelligence on June Mobile phones retrieved
Gujarat’s tallest glass under intense scrutiny. The inter-state operation—were 10, 2025, regarding multiple from all four contained dis-
tower, a maze, moving 36-inch and 42-inch South allegedly using social media to Instagram accounts, promot- turbing content: videos incit-
dinosaur park, lifelike wax Basin Hazira Trunk (SBHT) incite jihad, glorify terrorism, ing extremist content. Posts ing jihad, fatwas calling for
museum, illusion house, pipelines owned by ONGC and provoke violence against included calls for armed jihad, violence, and digital materials
go-karting, mud rides, and have been flagged as potential India’s democratic institutions anti-national sentiments, and glorifying Ghazwa-e-Hind.
more.Entry has been set at hazards, with calls to immedi- under the radical ideology of religious incitement, all aimed Investigators also uncovered
₹50 for all age groups, with ately prevent aircraft from Ghazwa-e-Hind. at destabilising democratic communication between
separate fees for rides. The running or landing over them. The arrested accused are governance. Mohammad Faiq and sus-
Snow Park, which includes This follows a letter by identified as Mohammad Faiq, On July 21–22, Gujarat ATS, pected Pakistan-based
the jacket, will have a fee of Sanjay Ezhava, President of Chandni Chowk, in collaboration with Delhi handlers.
₹450. Selfie zones, the Surat Airport Action Delhi,Zeeshan Ali, Sector 63, Police Special Cell, UP ATS, The ATS is now examining
landscaped gardens, and Committee, who exposed pipeline on the Vesu (east) ity, as confirmed by a govern- warns against aircraft move- Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Fardeen and local law enforcement, 62 linked Instagram accounts
glow stations will be seven critical risks of a cata- side, running about 1.5 to 2 ment scientific institute.” ment over these pipelines. If a Shaikh, Fatehwadi, conducted synchronised raids and has flagged 25 high-risk
accessible at no additional strophic accident at Surat meters beneath the surface on However, the same study plane overshoots, it could lead Ahmedabad, and Sefullah in Delhi, Noida, Ahmedabad, profiles for detailed analysis.
charge.Developed under Airport. His detailed com- both sides of the runway also strongly recommends to disaster,” Ezhava said. Qureshi, Modasa, Aravalli dis- and Modasa. All four suspects “This is just the tip of the ice-
the PPP (public private plaint led the Ministry of before reaching the Hazira that “runway crossovers and He further pointed out that trict were apprehended and berg,” said a senior investiga-
partnership) model with Petroleum and Natural Gas to plant. The pipelines are separ- aircraft landing or running the 36” pipeline, laid in 1990 “These men were not just brought to the ATS head- tor. “They were part of a wider
Superstar Amusement seek clarification from ONGC ated by 3.5 kilometers and are over the pipelines should be with a 25-year lifespan, had social media trolls; they were quarters for intensive inter- digital terror network that
Park, the new Balvatika is on June 24, 2025. ONGC has currently certified as "fit for avoided.” technically expired in 2015. digital foot soldiers of Al- rogation. used social media platforms as
expected to double the since responded, but the purpose" until late 2028. This contradiction did not “For three years, ONGC ran Qaeda,” said a senior ATS offi- From Fardeen Shaikh, offi- weapons of radicalisation and
Amdavad Municipal explanation has raised more ONGC stated, “All relevant go unnoticed by Ezhava, who it without a fitness check. Only cial. “They were spreading cials seized AQIS literature rebellion.”
Corporation’s (AMC) questions than answers. safety aspects are constantly slammed ONGC for "hiding its after my complaint in 2018 did jihadist propaganda, recruit- related to Operation Sindoor An FIR has been registered
annual revenue to over ₹20 According to ONGC’s monitored and reviewed. sins." they assess it again. Now it has ing minds, and calling for viol- and a sword featured in a under multiple sections of the
lakh, with the contractor response, the 36” SBHT pipe- There is no vibration or resid- “On one hand, ONGC says completed 35 years. It’s a tick- ent rebellion through video where he declared, “This Unlawful Activities
managing all maintenance line is laid on the Dumas ual stress detected on the the pipelines are safe. On the ing time bomb beneath Surat encrypted Instagram handles.” was the only thing missing. (Prevention) Act, 1967 and the
and operational costs. beach (west) side and the 42” pipelines due to aircraft activ- other hand, their own survey Airport,” Ezhava warned. The operation was launched Now it’s complete. Allahu Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

SURAT
Surat MLA
seeks proper
implantation Sustainable urban planning and green CM Patel Pushes
of Disturbed
Areas Act initiatives set pace for future-ready Cities ‘Viksit Gujarat’
The issue of property
transfers in areas falling
under the Disturbed Areas
FPJ News Service
AHMEDABAD
(MoHUA)—warns
unprecedented urban growth
of energy facility, designed to
curb methane emissions from
with welfare focus
Act in Surat has once again and climate pressures by landfills. Notably, a sludge FPJ News Service strating the state's aggres-
flared up. Arvind Rana, As climate change and urban- 2050, when India’s urban hygienisation plant—devel- GANDHINAGAR sive implementation strat-
MLA from Surat East, met isation challenge cities across population is expected to oped in collaboration with egy.
with Additional Chief India, Ahmedabad is emerg- swell to 951 million. With BARC—has been launched to In a decisive move to fast- Chief Minister Patel
Secretary of the Revenue ing as a trailblazer in climate more than 50% of the further bolster sanitation. track development goals, urged department heads to
Department, Dr. Jayanti resilience and sustainable country’s future urban infra- “Cities like Ahmedabad are Gujarat Chief Minister adopt a saturation
Ravi, alleging irregularities urban planning. The structure yet to be built, the not waiting for climate dis- Bhupendra Patel held a approach in executing wel-
and improper approvals Ahmedabad Municipal report underscores a historic asters to strike. We are build- high-level review meeting fare schemes, ensuring that
granted in Surat Central Corporation (AMC) reaf- opportunity to embed climate ing future-ready infrastructure with senior secretaries of every eligible beneficiary is
Zone over the past few firmed its forward-looking resilience from the ground today,” an AMC official stated. state departments to assess covered without exception.
years.The MLA also leveled vision during a high-impact up. Ahmedabad’s investments the first-quarter perform- “We must aim for total
serious allegations of technical workshop and out- Speaking at the event, energy capacity. Our street heavily in green infrastruc- in public transport—AMTS, ance of the 2025–26 coverage — not partial
corruption against the reach programme held at Ahmedabad Municipal lighting is fully LED-based, ture, early warning systems, BRTS, metro rail, and cycling budget. The session under- impact. Every citizen who
police, Mamlatdar, and Riverfront House, aligning Commissioner Banchhanidhi drastically cutting emissions. and public cooling strategies. paths—are aimed at reducing lined the government’s qualifies must receive the
Deputy Collector (Prant with the insights of the World Pani highlighted the city’s We've also enforced green The city’s waste manage- the city’s carbon footprint and determination to imple- benefit. That is the essence
Office), demanding that all Bank-supported report proactive, multi-pronged building norms to ensure sus- ment ecosystem is evolving enhancing air quality. ment its Viksit Gujarat of good governance,” he
orders passed without India’s Resilient and Inclusive approach to urban sustain- tainable construction prac- rapidly, with composting The city’s hallmark Roadmap in sync with the said firmly during the
consulting nearby Cities. ability. tices,” said Pani. units for organic waste Riverfront Development national vision of Viksit session.
residents be canceled.In The report—jointly “Ahmedabad has already To combat the dual threats already operational. Future Project not only enhances Bharat. The meeting was also
his written representation, released with the Ministry of installed over 21 MW of wind of heatwaves and urban infrastructure includes a bio- recreational access but serves During the review, the attended by Finance
MLA Rana claimed that Housing and Urban Affairs energy and 2 MW of solar flooding, the AMC is investing CNG plant and a waste-to- as a vital flood barrier. Finance Department Minister Kanubhai Desai,
large-scale corruption by reported a significant 23.4% Chief Advisor to the CM Dr.
the Mamlatdar and Deputy increase in expenditure Hasmukh Adhia, and Chief
Collector offices has led to compared to the same Secretary Pankaj Joshi.
unilateral approvals,
undermining the law’s
intent to maintain
Outrage as teachers Rahul to visit Guj 4th time in 4 months quarter last year, indicating
a strong push in executing
Strategic directions were
shared to streamline fund

asked to manage
planned schemes and infra- utilization and monitoring
communal harmony. FPJ News Service Previously, Rahul Gandhi workers, he said that we will structure development. across departments.
AHMEDABAD visited Gujarat on March 7-8 defeat the BJP in Gujarat the "Such an increase in An official present at the

temple VVIP dining

AHMEDABAD and then attended the same way we defeated them early-stage spending shows meeting added, “The Chief
GMRC to Rahul Gandhi will visit
Gujarat again. After starting
Congress National
Convention held on April 8-9.
in Ayodhya.
Congress's top leaders'
we are not just planning —
we are delivering," said a
Minister is clear — speed
must match strategy. The
increase the Organization Creation After the convention, he came visits to Gujarat have also senior finance official, roadmap for a developed
metro Campaign from Gujarat, the to Modasa on April 16, where increased. Gujarat Congress emphasizing the govern- Gujarat is actionable, and
frequencies organization formation in
Gujarat has been completed.
he addressed 1,200 workers.
Now he will visit Gujarat from
leaders say that Rahul Gandhi
had challenged to defeat the
ment's commitment to
timely execution.
results must reflect that.”
With this strong start to
In response to the steadily Rahul Gandhi will come to July 26 to 28, 2025. Thus, he BJP in Gujarat last year. At Over 98% of adminis- the fiscal year, the Gujarat
increasing number of Gujarat on July 26. He will will be coming to Gujarat for that time, he had said in trative approvals for new government is positioning
passengers, Gujarat Metro meet with newly appointed the fourth time in 4 months. Parliament, that Write it schemes announced in the itself as a frontrunner in
Rail Corporation (GMRC) district presidents at the After the 2024 Lok Sabha down, this time we will defeat budget have already been effective governance,
has decided to increase the Congress event to be held in elections, Rahul Gandhi you in Gujarat. The opposition processed in the first focused implementation,
frequency of metro trains on Anand from July 26 to 28 and visited Gujarat in July 2024. INDIA alliance will defeat the quarter, further demon- and inclusive growth.
the East–West corridor, teach lessons in politics. Addressing Congress BJP in Gujarat.
which runs from Vastral FPJ News Service "Amid a severe shortage of
Gam to Thaltej Gam.From RAJKOT 12,500 teachers... who will edu-
now on, metro trains will cate our children if teachers
operate every 7 minutes
during morning and evening
A recent directive from the
Jasdan Deputy Collector has
continue to be diverted?" ques-
tioned a local parent. Surat teen invents Maharani cast promotes
‘Who Safe’ device to social comedy in Surat with
peak hours on the East– sparked outrage after 48 pri- Even BJP state spokesper-
West corridor. During mary school teachers were son Yagnesh Dave con-
non�peak hours, trains will assigned to manage VVIP demned the order, insisting it
be available every 10
minutes. Meanwhile, on the
North–South corridor from
dining at the Ghela Somnath
Temple during the Shravan
month festival. This move has
violates rules prohibiting such
assignments for teachers and
must be rescinded. Attempts
empower women laughter and emotions
APMC to Motera, the ignited a fierce debate about to get clarification from local FPJ News Service
frequency remains the appropriate roles of edu- authorities remained SURAT FPJ News Service
unchanged, with metro cators in Gujarat. unanswered, further fueling SURAT
services every 12 minutes.On Critics, including education public frustration. Eighteen-year-old Harmit
Sundays and public holidays, activists and concerned par- This incident underscores a Shaileshkumar Godhani from The star cast of the upcoming
metros will run every 10 ents, argue that teachers are persistent tension between Surat has developed 'Who Gujarati social comedy film
minutes during peak hours already burdened with non- administrative demands and Safe,' a compact, one-inch Maharani, which has already
and every 12 minutes during educational duties, from locust the core responsibilities of the personal security device. This "The call goes first, and within sparked curiosity with its
non�peak hours. control to crowd management. education system. innovation, the result of a two seconds, a message with trailer and catchy songs,
year's dedicated effort, aims the live location is delivered. reached Surat to connect with
to provide immediate assis- Even if there’s a server delay, audiences ahead of the film’s
tance to women in distress, everything happens within release. Lead actresses Mansi

Ahmedabad ride the ‘Saiyaara’ addressing the growing con-

cerns around crimes against
five seconds."
Adding another layer of
Parekh and Shraddha Dangar,
veteran actor Sanjay Goradia,

wave to promote helmet safety

them. security, the device triggers a and director Viral Shah inter- their employers — a relation- homes, told with humor and
Harmit, a Diploma in loud beep, even if the user's acted with the media and ship filled with everyday emo- warmth.”
Computer Engineering stu- phone is on silent mode, fans, sharing their excitement tion, drama, and subtle Mansi Parekh, who plays
FPJ News Service In a creative and timely with the audience, merging dent, was driven by a power- drawing crucial attention. about the film’s refreshing humor. the role of the house owner,
AHMEDABAD post on their official X the viral sentiment of the film ful vision: "Every woman The linked mobile application storyline and emotional Director Viral Shah, known shared her thoughts:
account, the Ahmedabad with a powerful public safety deserves to feel safe, no also sends a high-alert notifi- depth. for his National Award-win- “Working on Maharani made
As Mohit Suri’s emotional film Traffic Police shared a clip reminder. The video under- matter the place or time." The cation with a siren sound, Maharani revolves around ning work, described me reflect on the meaningful
Saiyaara sweeps the country from the film featuring actors lined: “Alone or with your 'Who Safe' device acts as a ensuring emergency aware- Rani, a clumsy but spirited Maharani as, “A celebration of yet understated connection
with viral social media Ahaan Panday and Aneet Saiyaara (partner), you must digital lifeline, designed to be ness. maid portrayed by Shraddha the invisible relationships that we have with our domestic
moments and box office suc- Padda holding helmets. The wear helmets.” easily carried. At the press of Harmit's inspiration for Dangar, whose chaotic antics shape our lives. The bond helpers. The story goes
cess, the Ahmedabad Traffic caption read, “Going for a With Saiyaara crossing the a single button, it instantly 'Who Safe' comes from a per- become a daily source of both between a housemaid and a beyond just laughter – it’s
Police have cleverly seized the drive with Saiyaara? Then Rs100 crore mark within just alerts over 500 pre-saved con- sonal tragedy within his com- frustration and laughter in the modern working woman isn’t about female friendships, self-
cultural moment to promote a make the helmet your com- four days of its July 18 release, tacts by initiating calls and munity, where a girl, sub- household of Mansi Parekh’s often talked about, yet it worth, and the importance of
life-saving message: Wear panion too… Otherwise, your its emotional impact and sending the user's live loca- jected to harassment and character. The film delicately carries incredible depth. This mutual respect. It’s a heart-
your helmet — even when love will remain incomplete.” romantic themes have created tion via WhatsApp. Harmit stalking, tragically took her portrays the unsung bond film is drawn from the real warming story told with a big
riding with your Saiyaara. The message struck a chord waves. emphasized its speed, stating, own life. between housemaids and experiences of everyday smile.”
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www.freepressjournal.in Hyderabad, Friday, July 25, 2025

Briefs ‘Telangana attracts over Telangana

police ink deal
with Yugantar
'Dictatorial rule'
must end, says
Rs 3 lakh cr investments’
HYDERABAD
TOMCOM for services to YSRCP leader
invites LGBTQIA+
applications METRO INDIA NEWS � HYDERABAD Net-zero industrial parks, persons METRO INDIA NEWS � TANUKU

for vacancies EV zones, green logistics hubs, METRO INDIA NEWS � HYDERABAD YSRCP leader Karumuri Na-
in Japan Telangana has attracted over
Rs 3.2 lakh crore in fresh in-
the Regional Ring Road (RRR),
and Metro Phase–2 will give The women safety wing of the
geswara Rao on Thursday
slammed the TDP-led govern-
Telangana Overseas vestments in the last 18 months further boost to industrial de- Telangana Police on Thursday ment in Andhra Pradesh cal-
Manpower Company and there are vast opportun- velopment. said it has signed an MoU with ling it a "dictatorial regime",
Limited (TOMCOM), is a ities in the state for AI, emerg- The Future City being devel- Yugantar, a non-profit organ- following an attack on his con-
registered recruitment ing technologies, life sciences, oped to global standards will isation, to strengthen services voy during a public campaign.
agency under the green hydrogen, renewable become a world hub for Fin- under the "pride place-trans- Rao alleged that Janasena
Department of Labour, energy, electric vehicles and Tech, Climate Tech, and Smart gender (LGBTQIA+) persons activists vandalised his vehicle
Employment Training and logistics, among others, Min- Mobility innovation. Telangana protection cell." near Tanuku Town Boys High
Factories, Government of ister D Sridhar Babu said on is witnessing rapid growth in This partnership marks a School in West Godavari dis-
Telangana with a specific Thursday. data centers, Global Capability progressive step towards in- trict during his "Babu Surety -
mandate to facilitate After formally inaugurating Centers (GCCs), AI labs, and clusive policing and support Cheating Guarantee" pro-
overseas placement to the international investment aerospace clusters, he further for LGBTQIA+ persons across gramme. Hara Veera Mallu'.
qualified skilled and summit titled "Investopia Glo- said. the state, an official release “The attackers behaved like The former minister de-
semiskilled workers from bal", jointly organised by the Though geographically said. Under the memoran- psychos. If a former minister is manded strict police action.
Telangana. There are job UAE and the state government small, Telangana, in a short dum of understanding, both unsafe, what about common He also recalled that his
opportunities in Japan for here, Babu, who holds the IT with Pharma, aerospace, digi- minister said. span, has risen like a phoenix parties will collaborate to pro- people... this dictatorship house in Attili came under at-
Automotive Engineer, and Industries portfolio, said tal services, and food process- Prominent UAE-based and emerged as a model in de- vide crisis intervention, legal should end," Rao told re- tack during an Mandal Praja
Mechanical Engineer and Telangana is committed to be- ing sectors having played a companies like Lulu Group, velopment and welfare for aid, mental health support, porters in Tanuku. Parishad (MPP) election by co-
IT/CS Engineer. Eligibility come a USD 3 trillion economy crucial role. DP World, and NAFFCO have other states. In 2024–25, Telan- police training, and public He alleged that the activists alition supporters.
is candidates must have a by 2047. "Over the past 18 months, already made investments in gana recorded a GSDP growth awareness initiatives. tore down posters of YSRCP Further he criticised Kalyan
bachelor's degree in Extending a fresh invitation Telangana attracted over Rs 3.2 the state, he further said. of 8.2 per cent, which is higher Yugantar, through its queer- chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for ignoring Janasena party
Automotive, Mechanical, to UAE industrialists to invest lakh crore in fresh invest- The minister noted that the than the national average of 7.6 trans wellness and support and disrupted the event by cadre and backing TDP.
or CS/IT. They must have in the state, the minister said ments. In the financial year state has devised plans to ex- per cent while the state’s con- centre in Hyderabad, will ex- waving Janasena party flags “Kalyan's repeated praise of
two years of valid during the last financial year 2024–25, exports from Telan- pand dry ports, multimodal lo- tribution to the national GDP tend its expertise and infra- and the promotional posters Naidu has become unbearable
experience certificates. exports from Telangana to the gana to the UAE have in- gistics parks, and industrial has exceeded 5 per cent, he structure to support vulnerable of party chief and Deputy CM for Janasena workers,” Rao
Age should be between 22 UAE have increased 2.5 times creased 2.5 times," the corridors. added. individuals, the release added. Pawan Kalyan's film 'Hari claimed.
and 40 years. Candidates
should have good
communication skills in
English. TOMCOM invites
interested and eligible Minister recollects contribution of Focus on
Visakhapatnam
Sir Cotton on his death anniversary
candidates to send their
updated resume to
[email protected] Investment
om For more details,
Contact: 94400
DMETRO INDIA NEWS � AMARAVATI example of Polavaram project
which was neglected.
Summit
48590/94400 State Water Resources Min- Minister Ramanaidu DMETRO INDIA NEWS � VISHAKAPATNAM
52592/94400 51452 ister Nimmala Ramanaidu on claimed that the present state
Thursday praised famous en- government had put the irri- The Chief Minister will meet
MEDAK gineer Sir Arthur Cotton on gation sector on track this with senior dignitaries in Sin-
the occasion of his death anni- year. The minister said that the gapore to invite industrialists
versary saying that Sir Cotton Polavaram-Banakacharla link from the region to the Visakha-
had proved that any area can project had been designed patnam Investment Summit
be made fertile with the bene- with the inspiration of Sir Cot- scheduled for November this
fit of water resources and ton so that Godavari flood year. He will focus on attracting
drought can be eliminated. waters do not go into the sea in investments in sectors such as
Speaking at the secretariat, the that despite being an English- vain. He said the government port-based projects, semicon-
Minister stated that taking his man, Arthur Cotton was a was determined to complete ductors, artificial intelligence,
inspiration, Chief Minister great man who worked for the the Polavaram project and and data centers. CM Chandra-
Chandrababu Naidu initiated construction of canals in Dha- provide irrigation and drink- babu Naidu will also participate
Man the process of inter-linking of
rivers in the state. The minister
valeswaram and Krishna ana-
cuts as well as in both
ing water to both North
Andhra and Rayalaseema. As
in business roundtable meet-
ings centered on the digital
kidnapped said that the state can be made Godavari and Krishna districts part of the program to give economy and fintech, and will
and Diplomatic Run drought-free by interlinking of with foresight. On this occa- priority to the irrigation sec- attend a dedicated business
rivers and every acre can be sion, the minister lamented tor, Rs 700 crore has been allo- road show in Singapore. As
murdered Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy took part in a cultivated and used to create that the loss to irrigation sec- cated for maintenance of crop part of the tour, he will also visit
over alleged 5K run in Hyderabad. wealth. tor was immense during the canals and sewage drains in key infrastructure and logistics
relationship The Minister complimented YSRCP regime and gave the the state, he said. centers across the country.

A 20-year-old man was

kidnapped from
Sanathnagar and later
murdered at Toopran in
“Thalliki Vandanam” amount QpiAI to partner with Andhra govt CM to visit Singapore
Medak district. Police said
Sabeel was in a friendship
to be credited soon in AP over Quantum Valley in Amaravati from July 26
with a girl who is a resident METRO INDIA NEWS � AMARAVATI that the Centre will bear some
of Allapur for the last two share in the “Thalliki Vanda- METRO INDIA NEWS � AMARAVATI Further, the CM also re- METRO INDIA NEWS � AMARAVATI ease-of-doing-business pol-
years. On Monday, he was The Director of Social Welfare nam” scheme. He said that the quested Nagaraja to establish icies. The Chief Minister will
allegedly kidnapped by Department has appealed to state government has deposited Andhra Pradesh government a centre of excellence, which Chief Minister Nara Chandra- highlight Andhra Pradesh’s ro-
Afsar and taken to students belonging to Sched- Rs 382.66 crore for students be- on Thursday said QpiAI, a would further startups, quan- babu Naidu will embark on a bust infrastructure, including
Toopran. Sabeel was uled Caste(SC) who are studying longing to the SC category with quantum computing com- tum algorithms and the cre- six-day visit to Singapore from ports, airports, highways, har-
reportedly murdered by in classes 9,10 and Intermediate the intention of providing them pany, will partner with the ation of other applications. July 26 to 31, aimed at attract- bors, and abundant water and
Afsar and some other in government, private and financial support at the begin- state in its Quantum Valley en- "QpiAI is going to partner ing investments to Andhra Pra- land resources, as well as its
people. The dead body aided schools/colleges in the ning of the academic year. deavour. with the state government's desh. During the visit, the Chief 1,053 km coastline and skilled
was dumped in an open state and to their parents not to For day scholar students QpiAI has come forward to prestigious Quantum Valley in Minister will engage with rep- human capital, urging global
place. The family members worry regarding the amount of studying in classes 9 and 10, Rs set up an eight qubit quantum Amaravati. As part of this, resentatives of leading global investors to explore opportun-
of Sabeel who were the “Thalliki Vandanam” 10,900/- has been deposited in computer in Amaravati, QpiAI came forward to set up companies, prominent indus- ities in the state.
searching for him came to scheme to be credited to their the bank account of their which will host the southern an advanced eight qubit quan- trialists and notable person- On the first day, he will par-
know about the murder accounts. He assured that the mother and Rs 8,800/- to the state's Quantum Valley as part tum computer," the release alities. This visit marks his ticipate in the telugu diaspora
when they were enquiring amount will be credited to the bank account of the mother of of the National Quantum said. second foreign tour since the meeting to be attended by
about the whereabouts of bank account linked to the Aad- hostel students. Similarly, for SC Mission, an official release The TDP supremo wished formation of the coalition gov- members of the Telugu com-
the man. The police were har of the student/parents' students studying in intermedi- said. for quantum computing to ernment, following his earlier munity from Singapore other
informed, and the body within 20 days. ate 1st and 2nd years an amount QpiAI founder Nagendra emerge useful in various visit to Davos. countries. He will extend an in-
was tracked down at an Stating that there are 3.93 ranging between 5,200/- to Rs Nagaraja on Thursday met fields, such as agriculture, The Singapore visit will vitation to them to invest in AP
isolated spot in Toopran. lakh SC students studying in 10,972/- has been directly Chief Minister N Chandra- which would help people and making better use of water re- serve as a key platform to pro- and encourage their participa-
The police are classes 9th, 10th and Intermedi- credited to the students' own babu Naidu, who called on enable students to do re- sources, innovation, deep tech mote Brand AP and showcase tion in the state’s P4 initiative
investigating the case. ate in the state, the Director said bank accounts. him to work on solutions search. and others, the release added. the state’s new industrial and for poverty eradication.

ADILABAD
17-year-old
drowns in
Adilabad IMD FORECASTS HEAVY RAINS IN TELANGANA
waterfall Govt puts keeping National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on alert
A 17-year-old boy from
Adilabad town drowned in METRO INDIA NEWS � HYDERABAD fic slowdowns.
a pond at a waterfall near According to sources, there
Khandala village in Heavy rains lashed several was no loss of human or ani-
Adilabad rural mandal on parts of Telangana over the mal life.
Wednesday evening. His past 24 hours, causing water- Authorities also confirmed
body was recovered on logging on roads and disrupt- there was no damage to public
Thursday morning. ing normal life. With the IMD infrastructure—including
According to police, the forecasting "heavy rainfall" roads, bridges, tanks, and
deceased boy, identified over the next three days, offi- buildings.
as Manohar Singh, son of cials have stepped up pre- Additionally, there were no
trader Dongal Singh, had cautionary measures to reports of crop damage in the
gone to the waterfall with manage the situation. region.
friends. With schools shut In Hyderabad, "light to Union Minister of State for
due to a bandh, the group moderate" showers began on Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar di-
visited the scenic spot to Tuesday night and continued rected the district collectors of
spend the day. While into Wednesday. Karimnagar and Rajanna-Sir-
taking a dip, Manohar State Transport Minister cilla to implement precaution-
ventured into a deeper and Hyderabad district in- ary measures to mitigate any
part of the pond and charge Ponnam Prabhakar, potential risks arising from
drowned. Local police, acting on the directions of the ongoing monsoon rains.
alerted to the incident, Chief Minister A Revanth He emphasised the impor-
pressed expert divers into Reddy, spoke to senior offi- State Disaster Response According to the IMD’s bull- likely at isolated places in Jaya- Cyberabad Police issued an ad- From Home (WFH) mode on tance of proactive steps to en-
service. However, the body cials to assess preparedness. Force (SDRF) teams on etin issued on Wednesday, shankar Bhupalapally and Mu- visory urging IT and other Wednesday," the police posted sure public safety and
could not be located until Prabhakar urged residents standby. very heavy to extremely heavy lugu districts till July 25, while companies in their jurisdiction on 'X'. minimise disruption, sources
late Wednesday night. The to stay alert and instructed According to an official re- rainfall is likely to occur at iso- several other districts may re- to allow employees to work A heavy downpour dis- added.
search operation resumed officials to take all necessary lease, Prabhakar spoke to lated places in several dis- ceive heavy rainfall until 8.30 from home on Wednesday. rupted daily life in Karimna- The local administration
at daybreak on Thursday, steps to minimise public in- Hyderabad Police Commis- tricts—including Adilabad, am on July 26, the IMD said. "An alert has been issued gar district, with floodwater has been placed on alert to
and the body was found convenience. These include sioner C V Anand, District Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Thunderstorms accom- for heavy rains in the Cybe- entering several homes and closely monitor the rain situ-
around 8am on Thursday. deploying special teams at 141 Collector Hari Chandana Da- Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jaya- panied by lightning and gusty rabad area. Considering commercial establishments. ation and provide necessary
A case has been identified waterlogging sari, GHMC Commissioner R shankar Bhupalapally, and winds (30-40 kmph) are also safety, traffic congestion, and Rainfall, recorded at an assistance to affected areas.
registered and points in Hyderabad and V Karnan, HYDRAA Commis- Mulugu—until 8.30 am on July expected across the state dur- to ensure uninterrupted average of 49.5 mm across Further, IMD stated that the
investigations are keeping National Disaster Re- sioner A V Ranganath, and 24. ing this period. emergency services, com- various colonies, led to tem- southwest monsoon has been
underway. sponse Force (NDRF) and other key officials. "Heavy to very heavy rain" is In light of the forecast, panies may consider Work porary waterlogging and traf- active over Telangana.
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Quick ROW OVER RIVER Goa CM claims Centre will not approve Mahadayi project

Goa CM 'has lost mental

balance', says K'taka DCM
BENGALURU
B'luru Airport
launches its
own fragrance
Kempegowda International Press Trust of India have that right. I will start
Airport on Thursday said it BENGALURU
Shivakumar the work. Let them try to
unveiled a signature fragrance
called 'dancing bamboo' to cre- Karnataka Deputy Chief maintained stop it—let me see," Shiva-
kumar said.
ate a deeper sensory connec- Minister D K Shivakumar that work Noting that he would
tion with passengers. on Thursday hit back at
is being meet all Karnataka MPs on
In an official statement,
Shalini Rao, chief marketing Minister hints at Goa Chief Minister Pramod
Sawant over his remarks on undertaken on
this issue, the Deputy CM
claimed, "This is a ques-

‘revolutionary' events
officer, Bangalore Internation- the Mahadayi river project, tion of our self-esteem.
al Airport Ltd, said, "With our saying he had "lost his men- Karnataka's Your (MPs) silence is a mis-
signature fragrance, we aim
to recreate the spirit of the air-
tal balance" and that the
state would proceed with
land and take. We have 28 Lok Sabha
members and 12 Rajya Sab-
Press Trust of India
port—serene, rooted in nature,
BENGALURU Similar the project. affirmed the ha members—all of them
and quietly luxurious."
"This fragrance adds a new remarks made
Shivakumar, also the
water resources minister,
government's must unite and �ght for
Karnataka. We cannot sell
dimension to our brand and re- Karnataka Cooperation Min-
by him on June maintained that work is be- intent to push out the state's interests."
flects our commitment to cre-
ating spaces that resonate with
ister K N Rajanna, who had
earlier hinted at "revolution- 26 had sparked
ing undertaken on Karna-
taka's land and af�rmed the ahead. Chief Minister
daramaiah also criticised
Sid-

the warmth, culture, and iden-

tity of the airport," she added.
ary" political developments in
the state post-September, re- speculation government's intent to push
ahead.
Sawant's remarks
Wednesday, calling them
on

The fragrance of the airport iterated on Thursday that he about a He also reminded the Goa had claimed that the Centre "Goa CM has spoken on "The tender has been an "insult" to the people of
will be diffused at key passen- stands by his statement. CM about the importance of would not approve the Ma- the Mahadayi water issue. �oated, and work must be- Karnataka. He questioned
ger touchpoints, including Similar remarks made by possible change inter-state relations, adding hadayi project. He has lost his mental bal- gin. Only forest clearance why the Centre had not of-
check-in and arrival areas of
terminal 2, infusing the space
him on June 26 had sparked
speculation about a possible
in leadership that he would meet Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
He had also said the Goa
government would �le a
ance; he is not aware of
the federal structure. The
was required, and we were
given a notice — but no-
�cially communicated any
concerns regarding the pro-
with a consistent and calming change in leadership and a and a cabinet and the union ministers contempt petition in the Mahadayi water award where were we told not to ject
olfactory signature, it further
said.
cabinet reshuf�e later this
year.
reshuffle. concerned to discuss the
matter.
Supreme Court against
Karnataka for carrying out
has already been decided,
and a tender has been in-
take up the work," he added.
"His (Goa CM's) state-
Goa has been opposing
Karnataka's Kalasa-Banduri
"It (revolutionary political Addressing the Goa As- activities aimed at diverting vited," Shivakumar claimed, ment is condemnable. He projects in the Mahadayi
BENGALURU developments) is ahead… I had sembly on Tuesday, Sawant Mahadayi river water. speaking to reporters. cannot stop us; he doesn't river basin.
500 youth to said September. I still stand by
that statement," Rajanna told
�ve-year term as Chief Min-
ister, while reiterating that he
be trained in
drone ops
reporters here when asked
about his earlier comments.
When pressed for details,
would go by the party high
command's decision.
Speculation has been rife in
Karnataka cabinet approves space 'Modi govt has
acknowledged
tech centre, key health projects
he said, "If I reveal everything political circles—particularly
now, there won't be any cu- within the ruling Congress— K'taka model'
riosity left. Let the curiosity about a potential change in
remain." leadership later this year, re- Press Trust of India
Noting that Chief Minister portedly tied to a power-shar- Press Trust of India position the state as a future- NEW DELHI
Siddaramaiah has already ing agreement between Sid- BENGALURU ready innovation hub.
clari�ed the issue of leader- daramaiah and Deputy Chief The cabinet also approved
ship change, Rajanna said any Minister D K Shivakumar. Karnataka Law and Parlia- amendments to the Karna- The Congress on Thurs-
discussion on the topic is ir- There has also been talk of a mentary Affairs Minister H K taka Global Capability Centre day claimed that the Cen-
Karnataka Minister Priyank relevant. change in the KPCC President Patil on Thursday announced (GCC) Policy 2024-29 to im- tre has acknowledged
Kharge on Thursday said nearly "Siddaramaiah has made it post, which Shivakumar has that the state cabinet has ap- prove clarity and consistency the "unparalleled suc-
500 youth in Kalaburagi district clear that he will abide by the held beyond his original term. proved several key initiatives, in the policy language and cess" of the Karnataka
will be trained in drone opera- high command's decision, so Rajanna said he plans to including the setting up of a structure without altering its model and said the state
tions certified by the DGCA. that rider is also there. Any meet AICC General Secretary Centre of Excellence (CoE) core provisions or objectives, government has pio-
The Directorate General decision on this will be taken in charge of Karnataka, Ran- in space technology and the he added. neered a combination of
of Civil Aviation oversees air at the high command level," deep Singh Surjewala, during launch of the Local Economy Approval was given for es- private sector-led invest-
transport services and enforc- he added. his upcoming visit to Delhi. Accelerator Programme tablishment of a Kidwai Pe- ment and social welfare,
es regulations related to civil Earlier this month, Sid- "There's no speci�c reason. (LEAP). ripheral Cancer Treatment a template which the
aviation, air safety, and airwor- daramaiah had asserted that He is our in-charge secretary, The proposed SpaceTech Unit at an estimated cost of country should follow.
thiness standards. he would complete his full so I will meet and discuss mat- CoE will be established as a Minister briefed reporters af- month, the demand for inde- Rs 50 crore comprising Rs 20 Congress general sec-
Kharge was speaking at an Section 8 company under the ter the cabinet meeting. pendent testing is growing. crore for civil works and Rs 30 retary Jairam Ramesh
event in Bengaluru to formally Companies Act, 2013, with a The initiative aims to ad- The cabinet also approved crore for equipment purchase cited Minister of State for
hand over advanced surveil- total allocation of Rs 10 crore dress the shortage of testing the launch of the Local Econ- within the premises of Rajiv Finance Pankaj Chaud-
lance drones—Nimble-i and over �ve years. infrastructure in the space omy Accelerator Programme Gandhi Super Speciality Hos- hary's reply in the Lok
NS01—to S D Sharanappa, “The Satellite Communica- sector, as facilities operated (LEAP) with a total budget al- pital in Raichur. Sabha to buttress his ar-
Commissioner of Police, Kala- tion Industry Association (SIA- by ISRO, DRDO, and other location of Rs 1,000 crore over An additional Rs 62 crore gument.
buragi district. India) has been selected as the government agencies are cur- �ve years. In the �rst year, Rs was sanctioned for procuring To a question on per
"Our strength in technol- industry partner. The project rently at capacity and focused 200 crore will be allocated for medical equipment, furni- capita income, Chaud-
ogy must become a force for has been granted exemption on their own missions. implementation. ture, and other apparatus for hary had said that ac-
rural transformation and op- under Section 4(g) of the Kar- With around 30 proto- LEAP is designed to sup- a hospital at the Indira Gandhi cording to the estimates
portunity. By skilling youth in nataka Transparency in Public types emerging from the port emerging and existing Institute of Child Health in of GDP, Ministry of Sta-
Kalaburagi in cutting-edge Procurements Act, 1999,” the state's startup ecosystem each startups across Karnataka and Bengaluru. tistics and Programme
drone technologies, we're not Implementation (MoSPI),
just preparing them for future

Mysuru trains all health

the per capita net nation-
jobs—we are also helping cre- Gig workers bill al income (NNI) stands
ate new livelihoods, local inno- at Rs 1,14,710.
to be presented
vation, and rural tech ecosys- Elephant attack claims life
officers in snakebite care
He also shared the per
tems," State minister for Rural in session capita net state domes-
Development and Panchayat
Raj said.
of woman near NR Pura Press Trust of India
tic product (NSDP) pub-
lished by the MoSPI, in
NT Correspondent Severely injured, Anita BENGALURU Press Trust of India which Karnataka's NSDP
BENGALURU was rushed to Balehon- MYSURU was the highest in the
NEW DELHI
RCB stampede nur hospital for emergency The “Karnataka Platform- country.
The growing threat of wild treatment. She was later Based Gig Workers (Social Mysuru has become the �rst Ramesh said that in its
victim's earrings elephant attacks continues being shifted to Shivamog- Security and Welfare) – district in Karnataka to have response to a question in
‘stolen: Mother to haunt residents of Chik-
kamagaluru district as yet
ga for advanced care but
unfortunately succumbed
2025” Bill, originally prom-
ulgated as an ordinance on
trained all its Community
Health Of�cers (CHO) as �rst
the Lok Sabha, the Cen-
tre acknowledged the
another life was tragically to her injuries on the way. May 30, will be introduced responders on snakebite "unparalleled success" of
lost on Wednesday night. Balehonnur police have in the upcoming legislature avoidance and management. the Karnataka model.
A 25-year-old woman was registered a case in this re- session, state Law and Par- The training, organised by "Karnataka has the
killed after being attacked gard and an investigation is liamentary Affairs Minister Mysuru District's Surveillance highest per capita net
by a wild elephant near underway. H K Patil told reporters after Unit and Health and Family ates awareness among the state domestic product
Bannur village close to N.R. The incident has once the Cabinet meeting. Welfare Of�ce, marks a sig- There are an public regarding snakebites (NSDP At Rs 2,04,605,

The mother of a 14-year-old

Pura.
The deceased, identi-
again triggered widespread
fear and anger among the
The law aims to extend
social security bene�ts to gig
ni�cant milestone in address-
ing one of the most neglected estimated and thereby reducing the
mortality and morbidity sig-
Karnataka's NSDP was
a whopping 78 per cent
girl who died in the June 4 �ed as Anita, was a native local communities. Villag- workers. public health concerns in Kar- 58,000 deaths ni�cantly and also avoiding higher than the net
stampede near Chinnaswamy
from venomous
of Honnalli and worked as ers alleged that elephants “It is estimated that nataka. It was held from May snake persecution and thus national income of Rs
Stadium during the RCB vic- a daily wage labourer in a which were captured from around 2.30 lakh gig work- 14 to July 23. ensuring ecological balance," 1,14,710," he said.
tory celebrations has filed
a police complaint, alleging
local coffee estate. She lived
in the line houses provided
other places, including
neighbouring Hassan dis-
ers are working as full-time
or part-time delivery staff in
The district administration
had collaborated with Hu-
snakebites in District Surveillance Of�cer,
Dr Nagaraj D G is quoted as
He emphasised that
Karnataka Congress'
that her daughter's belong- inside the estate premises. trict, and released into the the state,” the Minister said. mane World for Animals India India every saying in a release issued by governments have pio-
ings, including a pair of gold
earrings, were stolen during
According to reports, the
incident occurred around
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
are now frequently stray-
Highlighting that over 83
per cent of the workforce be-
(formerly called Humane Soci-
ety International India) and
year. Humane World for Animals
India on Thursday.
neered a combination of
private sector-led invest-
the post-mortem. 9 pm on July 23 when Anita ing into human settlements. longs to the unorganised sec- The Liana Trust, formed to According to the release, ment and social welfare
Speaking to reporters af- was returning home after Locals claim that such tor, he said the government enable community-led reptile �rst responders to snakebite, there are an estimated 58,000 and noted that "It is un-
ter lodging the complaint on work. She was suddenly at- movements have led to an has formulated the Karnata- conservation and education including preparedness and human deaths from venomous doubtedly the template
Thursday, Ashwini, mother of tacked by an elephant near alarming spike in elephant ka State Gig Workers Insur- in rural India, to train all the �rst aid. snakebites in India every year, which the country needs
the deceased girl Divyanshi, the plantation path. attacks in the region. ance Scheme to extend legal CHOs working in Ayushman "This training I believe is and up to 2 lakh cases of life- to adopt.''
said the earrings—gifted by and welfare bene�ts. Arogya Mandirs (AAM) as very important, as it also cre- debilitating morbidity.
the family—had deep emo-
tional value and were missing
when her daughter's body was PUBLIC CONNECT
returned after the autopsy.
The complaint was filed with
Guess what 400 signatures could get you in Anganwadis fight
face recognition
Commercial Street Police.

HUBBALLI/DHARWAD
Two robbers Bengaluru? A feeder bus from Metro station Press Trust of India
shot at in Press Trust of India subsequent campaigns. BENGALURU

Dharwad BENGALURU It took 400 Around October 2023,

signatures from
Pathak said she joined the The Karnataka State Federa-
There is a story behind Metro group of people who were tion of Anganwadi Workers
Feeder Bus 314A/1, launched
on July 19 by Bengaluru Met-
citizens and pushing for the feeder bus.
"The �rst bus came easily
and Helpers will hold a pro-
test to oppose the implemen-
ropolitan Transport Corpora- three months enough, in just a month, but tation of the face recognition
tion (BMTC) to serve the resi-
dents of Kaggadasapura and
of hustling the one feeder bus service was
not enough to cover the whole
system in anganwadi cen-
tres and their deployment as
Two suspected robbers were C V Raman Nagar. And the power that be area, so our neighbourhood booth level of�cers during
shot at when they tried to es-
cape from the police in the wee
moral of the story too: when
people get together, they can
before the bus got left out," said Pathak.
The next phase of their
elections.
The protest will take place connectivity, lack of Aad-
hours of Thursday, near the get things done. materialised. campaign faced delays, she at Freedom Park on July 26 in haar-linked phones, and OTP
Police Training School here, It took 400 signatures from added. "BMTC was slow to Bengaluru at 11 am. veri�cation issues—particu-
said Hubballi-Dharwad Police citizens concerned and three act on some of our sugges- In an of�cial release, the larly when parents are away
Commissioner N Shashikumar. months of hustling the power that there is a huge gap be- tions, and key routes like federation, af�liated with at work.
The incident happened at that be before the long-await- to rejuvenate Kaggadasapura natures and then submitted tween people having issues Kaggadasapura Main Road the All India Trade Union Poshan Abhiyaan aims
Vidyanagar police station lim- ed bus materialised. lake. Now, I understand how a formal petition to BMTC in and authority taking action. remained unaddressed. Ad- Congress (AITUC), urged the to improve the nutrition-
its. The feeder bus, apart from to go about these things: per- person," he added. To bridge this gap, we need ditionally, damaged roads Centre to withdraw the face al status of children (0-6
According to Shashikumar, serving residents, is also ex- suasion is the key," said Pathak A software engineer, who more active citizens," she forced us to pause efforts for recognition system, which years), adolescent girls,
a Doordarshan employee was pected to bene�t those work- to PTI. had to quit her job for per- added. a while. After the Lok Sabha uses mobile phones to iden- pregnant women, and lac-
returning home on his bike ing in Bagmane Tech Park as Pathak, who has been ac- sonal reasons, Pathak said she "It was also a lonely battle, elections in mid-2024, we re- tify bene�ciaries during the tating mothers by address-
when armed robbers tried well as the employees of the tive in civic volunteering now runs a �rm that provides because people had by then vived the campaign with re- distribution of nutritious ing malnutrition through a
to intercept and rob him on Defence Research and Devel- space since 2022, knows how resume writing consultation. given up. I was not the �rst one newed energy," she said. food to children, pregnant focused, target-driven ap-
Wednesday night. He escaped opment Organistaion (DRDO) the system works, agreed Pathak, 44, moved to Ben- to talk about it. But I still sur- "One person does not mat- women, and lactating moth- proach.
and reported to the police. of�ce in Kaggadasapura. Srinivas Alavilli, Senior Fel- galuru from Varanasi after veyed and collected feedback ter to the authorities. The ers. The federation urged the
Police swung into action and The campaign started in low at WRI India, who works her marriage in 2006. from hundreds of residents more people, the better it is The release also said the Election Commission to ex-
nabbed one of the accused, 2024, said Shachi Pathak, a on creating sustainable trans- "Initially, I started by vol- and submitted it to the Chief for the campaign. Also, per- face recognition system, im- empt anganwadi workers
Hussainsab Kanavalli. He is a resident of Kaggadasapura port solutions. unteering to manage social Commissioner and MLAs," suasion is a continuous pro- plemented under the Cen- from election duties, citing
notorious criminal wanted in who led the campaign. "She understood the route media groups of residents said Pathak. cess. So, I realised that it is tre's Poshan Abhiyaan, has the heavy workload at cen-
more than 35 theft cases across "To get that 400 signatures needs, mobilised her neigh- from C V Raman Nagar and The success of that project very important to keep people posed multiple challenges in tres that makes it dif�cult to
Karnataka, Goa, and Maha- was not easy, but it was easier bours and apartment asso- K R Puram constituencies. It and her conviction had peo- engaged and to build a com- food distribution. These in- take on addi- tional respon-
rashtra, the official said. than my �rst civic campaign ciations. Collected 400 sig- didn't take me long to realise ple rallying behind her for the munity," said Pathak. clude poor mobile network sibilities.
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IAS of�cer faces probe over social media remarks Google Maps
HD Bureau
KOCHI
conspiracy, forgery and
document fabrication ag-
ainst then Additional Chief
Disciplinary
outcomes may
The proceedings are likely
to follow the Central Civil
Services Rules and the Ke-
guides car into
The state government has
directed an of�cial inquiry
Secretary K Jayathilak and
Industries Department Di-
range from
reinstatement to
rala Civil Services Conduct
Rules. If misconduct or br-
each of discipline is formally
deadly stream
into senior Indian Adm- rector K Gopalakrishnan. departmental
inistrative Service of�cer Authorities initially issued a established, Prasanth could
show-cause notice, and
penalties or face consequences such as
N Prasanth following social
media posts deemed ins- found his responses uns- dismissal, reduction in rank, with-
ulting towards higher-- atisfactory, prompting the holding of promotion, or
ranking colleagues. The or- probe. That process incl- compulsory retirement.
der, released on 23 July 2025, uded two extensions of his �ashpoint in administrative Prasanth, who earned att-
appoints Additional Chief suspension before the go- ethics across India. Tran- ention on social media under
Secretary Rajan Khobragade vernment greenlit the cur- sparency and accountability the handle “Collector Bro”,
as investigating of�cer and rent investigation. advocates argue that of�cial gained popularity for his
Principal Secretary Tinku Khobragade, a veteran channels exist for griev- approachable style as a di-
Biswal as the presenting 1988-batch IAS of�cer ances, and misuse of public strict collector. His supp-
of�cer.Prasanth had been known for his administrative presentation of �ndings by penalties or dismissal, de- platforms risks eroding in- orters on social platforms
suspended since November rigor, holds broad authority Principal Secretary Biswal is pending on the severity of stitutional integrity. This have applied considerable
last year and is now facing to collect evidence, inter- expected to shape potential impropriety established. case appears indicative of pressure, claiming the inv-
formal charges.The susp- view witnesses and review disciplinary outcomes, Observers point out that tightening tolerance for estigation is dispropo-
ension stemmed from posts Prasanth’s digital com- which may range from rei- social media activity by civil unguarded commentary by rtionate and politically
in which Prasanth alleged munication records. The nstatement to departmental servants has emerged as a government of�cials. motivated.
HD Bureau local, underscoring how
KOCHI deceptive such routes can be
Devotees SERIOUS LAPSES | Regular recurrence of the problem has highlighted poor An electric car carrying Josy
when water levels rise.
Monsoon-related acci-
brave rain for construction quality and contractor oversight Joseph and his wife Sheeba dents involving GPS mis-
direction are not unco-
Vavu Bali veered into a stream in
Kuruppanthara, Kottayam, mmon in Kerala. Last May, a
group of tourists from

15 highway collapses due

at around 11 am on Wed-
nesday, guided astray by Hyderabad drove into a
HD Bureau swollen stream near Kur-
Google Maps. Water rapidly
KOCHI uppanthara while following
in�ltrated the vehicle, pr-
ompting the couple to exit Google Maps; fortunately, all

to poor construction
Thousands of worshippers four escaped unharmed.
immediately. Had they tr-
gathered before dawn ac- That incident prompted
avelled a further 1.5 feet,
ross Kerala on 24 July to Kaduthuruthy police to
they would have plunged
perform the traditional bali issue guidelines advising
into deeper, fast-moving
tharpanam ritual at rive- caution when using nav-
water. They escaped wit-
rbanks, temple ghats and At least 15 structural failures underplayed the frequency igation services in �oo-
hout serious injury, thanks
beaches despite heavy have occurred during on- of such failures. Engineering d-prone zones.
to their swift reaction and
monsoon showers. going National Highway experts and transport an- Cyber�navigation analysts
assistance from nearby lo-
Key sites such as Thir- construction works in Ke- alysts say the repetition of emphasise that mapping
cals.The couple, travelling
uvallam Sree Parasurama rala, according to of�cial �- structural issues points to algorithms often prioritise
from Chethipuzha to a fri-
Temple, Varkala’s Papa- gures submitted to Parli- deep-rooted lapses in qu- the shortest or fastest route,
end's home in Manvettom,
nasam beach and Aluva ament. ality control, material usage, without accounting for se-
followed Google’s navi-
Manappuram witnessed The data was revealed in a and supervision standards asonal hazards like �ooding.
gation through a �ooded
dense crowds offering rice written reply by Minister for enforced by the executing Unless regularly updated
rural track. Witnesses re-
balls and sesame seeds to Road Transport and Hig- agencies and contractors. with ground�truth data-
ported that the route was
departed ancestors. hways Nitin Gadkari to The highway construction —such as road closures,
barely visible due to pooling
In Thiruvananthapuram Member of Parliament K C in Kerala is largely being water levels or local barr-
water and poor visibility.
district, authorities dep- Venugopal in the Lok Sabha undertaken by agencies such iers—the apps can unwi-
Timber mill workers nearby
loyed police, �re personnel on Thursday.The mishaps, as the National Highways ttingly direct drivers into
responded quickly, helping
and scuba teams to secure spanning from the start of Authority of India and the dangerous situations..
recover the partially sub-
devotees against heigh- the Bharatmala and other Kerala State Infrastructure Local authorities are now
merged car and ensuring
tened �ood and water-�ow highway expansion initi- Investment Fund Board, in exploring ways to �ne-tune
there were no casualties.
risks at ritual sites. atives, range from minor coordination with multiple GPS information around
Residents of Kurup-
The Travancore Dev- cracks and subsidence to contractors. vulnerable rural roads, ad-
panthara are familiar with
aswom Board reported that partial collapses of newly sight, and long-term road high-priority projects aimed being delayed or halted due These include major nati- vocating for better inte-
this problem. Despite the
morning ceremonies co- laid road surfaces and su- safety in the state. at improving connectivity to emerging cracks and su- onal infrastructure �rms as gration between municipal
presence of signboards
mmenced as early as 2.3- pporting structures. While The minister’s statement and boosting logistics in bsidence. well as regional construction warning systems and digital
warning of �ooding, drivers
0 am at Aluva, with addi- no casualties have been of- lists incidents affecting se- south-west India. Speci�c Though the ministry did players, many of whom op- mapping platforms. Me-
often ignore them while
tional KSRTC buses ferr- �cially recorded in these veral national highway str- mishaps cited include failure not provide a consolidated erate under the Engin- anwhile, residents unde-
relying solely on satellite
ying participants to Ma- incidents, the recurrence of etches across Kerala, incl- of retaining walls, collapse of report with dates and causes eering, Procurement and rscore one practical solution
navigation, experts say. “The
nappuram. defects has raised serious uding NH-66, NH-183, and box culverts, road caving in of each incident, the disc- Construction model or Pu- for drivers: switch off sat-
entire road was submerged,
Preparatory measures were concerns about construction NH-744, among others. due to improper comp- losures mark a shift from blic-Private Partnership ellite guidance and check
and we couldn’t tell where it
robustly implemented. quality, contractor over- Many of these are part of action, and widening works earlier assessments that mode. with local people.
ended,” commented one

Cyclone Wipha Call unveils

Jagadeesh heads
list of AMMA
spurs heavy
rainfall alert
Harrowing evidence of final hours
before suicide
chief aspirants HD Bureau
KOCHI

Tropical Cyclone Wipha

abuse in Sharjah deaths HD Bureau
KOCHI

A harrowing phone exc-

has triggered intensi�ed HD Bureau suicide, but the presence of which reportedly detailed repatriation of the bodies. hange between Reema M V
monsoon conditions over KOCHI abuse marks has intensi�ed systematic dowry haras- Vaibhavi’s body was cre- and her husband, Kamalraj,
Kerala, prompting heig- scrutiny. sment, forced isolation, co- mated in Dubai on 17 July has come to light following
htened weather alerts ac- An initial re�postmortem in Sasthamcotta DySP n�scation of identity papers, after intervention by the her death by suicide, during
ross the state. The India Thiruvananthapuram has Mukesh GB reported that a head shaving, and sexual Indian Consulate; Vipa- which she leapt from the
Meteorological Depar- determined that 33�year�old six�page note posted by Vi- abuse by Nidheesh, his sister nchika’s body was �own Chemballikundu bridge
tment has issued an orange Vipanchika Maniyan of Neethu Benny and their fa- back to Thiruvana- into a river with her thre-
alert for Pathanamthitta Kollam died from stran- Suspicion ther Mohanan. nthapuram on 23 July and e�year�old son.
gulation of the neck, with The Kundara police in cremated in Kollam foll- The call, made just hours
and Idukki, warning of very surrounding the Kollam have �led an FIR prior, underscores the do-
heavy rainfall expected to nerve damage consistent owing the re�postmortem.
with either hanging or fo-
deaths has naming Nidheesh as �rst Former Union Minister V mestic strain that preceded
range between 115.6 mm
and 204.4 mm within 24 rceful strangulation. Inv- escalated accused, with Neethu and Muraleedharan visited the the tragedy.The distressed
hours. estigators also found bruise Mohanan charged under Medical College to meet the call reveals Reema speaking
The low-pressure system, marks and signs of physical provisions including dowry grieving family and urged anxiously about tensions at
originating in the western abuse on her body, acco- prohibition and abetment of swift action against the ac- her marital home. Though
HD Bureau of�ce-bearers were chosen panchika on Facebook, suicide. Vipanchika’s mo- the full transcript has not
Paci�c Ocean and tracking rding to medical of�ci- cused.
KOCHI through consensus rather along with a photograph
westward, has interacted als.The report escalates su- ther, Shailaja, has appealed This tragedy is unfolding been released, sources say
than electoral rivalry.
with the prevailing sout- spicion surrounding the sent to her family, indicates to both Indian and UAE au- amid a broader pattern: she hinted at her emotional
A �ercely contested election Baburaj has �led his no-
hwest monsoon winds, in- deaths of Vipanchika and she took her own life after thorities—�ling complaints another Kollam woman, exhaustion. Authorities
is unfolding within the mination for the general
creasing the moisture load her one�and�a�half�year� old enduring “torture” at the with the Kerala chief min- Athulya Satheesh, repor- believe the phone exchange
Association of Malayalam secretary position, bringing
over peninsular India. daughter, Vaibhavi, whose hands of her husband, Ni- ister’s of�ce, the Indian tedly took her life in Sharjah may have been her �nal
Movie Artists (AMMA), with his years of experience as
This interaction has res- bodies were discovered in a dheesh Mohan. The alle- Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and after alleged domestic vi- attempt to seek solace or
multiple prominent �gures both actor and producer
ulted in stronger conv- �at in Al Nahda, Sharjah on 8 gations are echoed in family the Ministry of External olence, prompting renewed explanation from her hu-
�ling nominations for key into the organisational fold.
ection zones over southern July. The initial Sharjah in- statements and the contents Affairs—for a compre- calls for protections for ex- sband before taking the ir-
positions, marking a sig- Meanwhile, actress Ansiba
Kerala. vestigation had suggested of a related suicide note, hensive investigation and patriate women. reversible step.
ni�cant shift in the body’s Hasan, best known for her
role in Drishyam, has sub-
traditionally
leadership
unanimous
process.J- mitted her nomination for
joint secretary, adding yo-
offgrid
agadheesh and Shwetha
uthful representation to the

Vinayakan faces backlash over poem on VS

Menon have formally ent-
ered the fray for the post of
president, setting the stage This is the first
for the organisation’s �rs- time that the
t-ever election featuring a president’s seat
direct contest for the top is being openly HD Bureau state police chief. The co- provisions of the Indian is satirical social com-
post. contested, with KOCHI mplaint asserts that the Penal Code concerning in- mentary intended to spark
Jagadheesh, a long-time poem insults Achuth- sult to the memory of the debate, while detractors
member of AMMA and
over five anandan and offends public dead and public order di- accuse him of seeking att-
Malayalam actor Vinayakan
well-known for his exte-
nominations has triggered outrage after sentiment, urging imm- sturbances. ention through provocation.
nsive �lm and television already filed for he posted a poem refer- ediate action against the They say the state's invo- Political analysts suggest
career, is seen as a seasoned the role encing the deaths of several actor. lvement could hinge on that the swift complaint �-
contender, while Shwetha prominent political �gures, Among those expressing whether the poem is judged ling re�ects the heightened
Menon, an acclaimed act- including the late Com- dismay, Congress members to incite unrest or hurt co- sensitivity in Kerala politics
ress and TV personality, is poll roster. munist leader and former criticised the poem as a mmunal feelings. The police to perceived disrespect to-
positioning herself as a fr- A total of 125 nominations Kerala chief minister deliberate affront to the di- are reportedly reviewing ward party icons.
esh, assertive voice within have been �led so far for V SAchuthanandan. The gnity of Kerala’s political the complaint to determine They highlight a pattern
the association’s hierar- various posts, indicating verse also mentions �gures legacy. whether it merits charges where cultural commentary
chy.Other aspirants include heightened enthusiasm and such as Mahatma Gandhi, They emphasise that Ac- under Sections 295A or 505 often quickly transforms
actor Raveendran, Anoop deeper participation among Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv huthanandan, who died on of the IPC, which address into legal battles, especially
Chandran and veteran actor AMMA’s nearly 500-strong Gandhi, K Karunakaran and 21 July 2025 at the age of 101, deliberate insults and sta- when it involves �gures tied
Devan. membership. Oommen Chandy’s late fa- was a highly respected �- Congress members criticised the tements likely to disturb to political legacies.
This is the �rst time that The organisation, founded ther, but its tone has been gure whose decades�long poem as a deliberate affront to the public tranquillity. There has been no of�cial
the president’s seat is being in 1994, has long functioned widely condemned as irr- public service and role in Vinayakan’s social media response from Vinayakan
openly contested, with over as a key body for Malayalam championing labour rights
dignity of Kerala’s political legacy feed shows he has previ- addressing the complaint.
everent and insensiti-
�ve nominations already �lm artists, with its lead- ve.Youth Congress in Ern- earned him broad admi- ously courted controversy, His team has remained sil-
�led for the role. ership playing a pivotal role akulam has escalated the ration. notably for remarks on ent, though insiders hint
The development signals a during industry disputes, matter, with district pre- Opposition voices argue caste and religion that many that further commentary
departure from the cust- welfare matters, and public sident Sijo Joseph lodging a that even artistic expression respect for historical �gures Legal experts note that viewed as confrontational. may follow pending legal
omary practice where key controversies. formal complaint with the must maintain a baseline of held in national esteem. this incident falls under Supporters argue his poem advice.
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Targeting Bengali migrants a

conspiracy to disempower
Free Press Guest Column The convergence of SIRs and govt-sponsored anti-Bengali campaigns
FOR FREE FLOW OF TRUTH
SUHIT K SEN threatens the franchise and citizenship of many migrant workers
Thaw in India,
W
est Bengal work in Bengal. The BJP peaked in ported that a Murshidabad resident Matua community were detained by BJP govts against Bengali mi-
Chief Min- the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with working in Mumbai was detained in Maharashtra, which was ironic grant labourers, predominantly

China ties
ister Ma- 40.7 per cent of the vote and 18 seats and handed over to the Border Se- given that the BJP has made this Muslims. It would hardly be pre-
m a t a of 42. A dip to 38.15 per cent in the curity Force (BSF), which pushed Hindu Dalit sect from present-day posterous to suggest that this con-
Banerjee led a rally in Kolkata on 2021 assembly elections saw them him into Bangladesh. Bangladesh a vote bank by promis- nects with the Special Intensive

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July 16 to protest against the perse- finishing a distant runner-up. They On June 16, reports of four earlier ing citizenship. In the midst of these Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls
cution of Bengali speakers, mostly settled at 38.73 per cent and 12 seats detentions and expulsions ethnolinguistically motivated at- underway in Bihar and in the pipe-
ndia’s decision to resume issuing tourist visas to Chi- migrant workers, in states run by in the 2024 general elections. This emerged; three had been rescued. tacks, it was reported on July 7 that line for Bengal. The baseline is the
nese nationals is a much-needed and long-overdue step the Bharatiya Janata Party. On the trend is hardly good augury for the On June 17, it was reported that two a National Register of Citizens-re- last round of SIRs undertaken in
in the right direction. China has already welcomed the same day, the Calcutta High Court 2026 assembly elections. But the in- Bengal residents had been picked lated notice had been issued by the Bihar in 2003, with the state adding
move, and rightly so, as it signals a tentative but impor- questioned the Union government’s clusive approach foundered on the up in Maharashtra and forced into Assam police to a poverty-stricken 30 million voters till the 2024 gen-
tant thaw in bilateral relations that have remained frosty targeting of such people and asked day of Bhattacharya’s ascension, Bangladesh. On June 25, it was re- Rajbanshi farmer in Cooch Behar eral elections, and in Bengal in 2002,
since the pandemic and the Galwan Valley clashes in it to file a report on July 28. On July with Adhikari fulminating from the ported that over 300 Bengalis had district, accusing him of entering with 30.2 million voters being
2020. The breakthrough came after External Affairs 17, Banerjee percipiently pointed pulpit: “Let’s unite the Hindus… If been detained in Rajasthan. On July India illegally. He has never left the added.
Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with his Chinese out that Rohingyas were not Ben- we can ensure 80 per cent turnout… 1, it was reported that the Delhi Po- district. These baselines are unjust, given
counterpart on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooper- gali speakers, in response to Leader , we can oust this Muslim League-II lice detained seven Bengalis, includ- Referring to this, Banerjee called millions of voters have voted in nu-
ation Organisation foreign ministers’ meeting. It’s a rem- of the Opposition Suvendu Adhi- govt, which is an affront to Hindus.” ing three children. They were on all opposition forces to fight the merous elections since then. Calling
inder that diplomacy, even when slow and incremental, kari’s delusional allegation that they Bhattacharya said his party was reported freed on July 3. On July 2, BJP’s sectarianism. On July 3, Ben- into question their eligibility and,
can produce tangible results, especially when both sides had been registered as voters on a not against Muslims and has since 16 Bengal residents were reportedly gal chief secretary Manoj Pant perversely, their citizenship is a ma-
are willing to look beyond past grievances. large scale. courted them. On July 6, he invited detained in Odisha. On July 10, it wrote to his Odisha counterpart lignant and partisan measure that
India had suspended tourist visas for Chinese na- Samik Bhattacharya, the recently the support of ‘progressive and na- was reported that over 200 migrant seeking an end to this ‘continuing exposes the Election Commission’s
tionals after the coronavirus outbreak, widely believed elected West Bengal BJP president, tionalist Muslims’ while inviting op- workers had been detained by the harassment’, with the Odisha partiality. Its meddling with citizen-
to have originated in China. But it wasn’t just the pan- justified on July 9 the harassment of position parties to unite in ousting Odisha government and at least 600 Human Rights Panel pulling up the ship earned a sharp rebuke from
demic that soured ties. The situation deteriorated dra- Bengali migrant workers while the TMC. The Communist Party of had faced some harassment. The Cuttack police two days earlier. the Supreme Court on July 9.
matically with the violent face-off in eastern Ladakh in seeming to shift to a moderate line. India (M) and Congress swiftly and Odisha government was the most Two petitions were filed in the The convergence of the SIRs and
June 2020, which led to casualties on both sides and har- But fault lines were exposed. Bhat- brutally snubbed him. Winning egregious offender, with Rajasthan Calcutta High Court in connection government-sponsored anti-Ben-
dened public opinion in India against China. One of the tacharya took charge on July 3, Muslim support is a huge stretch. close behind. Maharashtra and with the Orissa detentions on July gali campaigns threatens the fran-
major sticking points continues to be China’s refusal to handpicked because of his suavity Additionally, the mixed messaging Delhi also figured noticeably. On 4. On July 10, the court took cogni- chise and citizenship of many
acknowledge Arunachal Pradesh as part of India. Beij- and ‘cultured’ image, acceptability could confuse voters. Which brings July 14, it was reported that at least sance of the issue and ordered Pant migrant workers, whose peripatetic
ing’s repeated assertions that residents of Arunachal to both the ‘old guard’ and later en- us to Bhattacharya’s attempt to de- 600 migrant workers had been de- to appoint an officer to address mi- lives make them easy targets. A
don’t require visas—be- trants, and his suitability to push a fend the indefensible targeting of tained in the BJP-run states. The grant workers’ problems. The next mass movement is needed to halt
cause, in their view, Border disputes more inclusive line. Bengalis in BJP-ruled states. Re- next day, it was alleged that the day, it asked him to seek details the ethno-fascist BJP regimes in
they’re already Chinese remain Bhattacharya initiated an out- ports of Bengalis being detained Chhattisgarh government had il- about the ‘deportation’ of six Ben- their tracks.
citizens—add insult to in- reach to Muslims, belatedly realis- and, in many cases, forced into legally confined eight Bengali mi- gali migrants. This chain of events
jury. Throw in occasional unresolved, yes, ing perhaps that merely Bangladesh began to surface in grant workers. On July 16, it was establishes that a campaign of har- Suhit K. Sen is a historian, author and free-
cartographic mischief but they should consolidating the Hindu vote won’t mid-June. On June 15, it was re- reported that six members of the assment has indeed been mounted lance journalist.
and a few provocative
statements, and you have
not prevent a

Hope for an inclusive society

a recipe for constant ten- much-needed
sion. warming of
Yet, India is wise to not
relations

sans borrowed identities

allow these longstanding
disputes to freeze all av-
enues of engagement. After all, history cannot be re-
written—China did encroach on Indian territory in 1962
and continues to occupy the Aksai Chin region, not to
mention the part of Kashmir that Pakistan handed over Outlook To truly achieve progress, it is essential to embrace the principles of
to China. But living in the past will only guarantee a
colder, more hostile future. China’s plans to build a SUMIT PAUL intellectual openness and a willingness to embrace diverse viewpoints

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massive dam on the Brahmaputra—reportedly the lar-
gest infrastructure project ever undertaken by hu- ast month, the This example must be emulated form diverse and unbiased public and a sense of belonging among in- does, though its malafide spirit may
manity—may raise eyebrows in India and Bangladesh. Madras High by all the citizens of India. We’re all opinions becomes severely com- dividuals, regardless of their back- not be so obvious at first blush. Re-
But its assurances that downstream nations will not be Court called upon humans, but, unfortunately, every- promised, as the dominant caste grounds. However, caste-based ligion is a dogma, and dogmatism is
affected should be taken as an opportunity for further the Tamil Nadu where we’ve had to produce and holds sway over power dynamics, divisions suppress such sentiments a mindset that discourages skep-
dialogue and environmental cooperation. Meanwhile, government to take steps to pass a show our borrowed identities, social hierarchies, and the nar- and hinder the development of a ticism, open-mindedness, and criti-
both India and China are emerging as global tourism government order to enable is- which don’t define us; rather, they ratives that shape societal discourse. society where equality, cooperation, cal thinking, ultimately impeding
powerhouses. Chinese tourists are seen across Europe, suance of a ‘no caste, no religion’ defile us. Religion and caste are the In essence, this serves as a stark and camaraderie flourish. the development of new ideas and
the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, while Indian tour- certificate to those who file applica- labels we love to flaunt, which ought reminder of the insidious influence Thus, there’s an urgent need to solutions. By clinging to fixed doc-
ists are fast catching up. With iconic destinations like the tions with revenue authorities seek- to have been flouted long ago. Caste, of caste, which obstructs the forma- challenge and eradicate caste-based trines and refusing to consider al-
Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal, the two coun- ing the same. class, creed, country and all that tion of an inclusive and progressive prejudices in order to foster a so- ternative perspectives, dogmatism
tries have much to offer each other. Cross-border tour- A bench of Justices MS Ramesh jazz are mere accidents of birth. Di- public opinion. ciety built upon genuine fraternity restricts our ability to explore dif-
ism and people-to-people contact will help humanise and N Senthilkumar made the sug- viding people into rigid hierarchical In today’s ‘modern’ India, caste and inclusive principles. In a caste- ferent paths or challenge estab-
perceptions, soften political rhetoric, and strengthen gestion while allowing an appeal orders based on birth and caste col- may appear to have mellowed based society, individuals are as- lished norms. It suppresses free
cultural and economic ties. Chinese language courses filed by H. Santhosh of Tirupattur onies creates an environment that down, but to quote Dr Ambedkar signed a social position at birth, thought, stifles creativity, and per-
remain popular in Indian universities, reflecting strong district against a single judge’s order stifles the collective well-being of a from his book, The Annihilation of determining their rights, privileges, petuates the notion that one’s own
trade and commercial interests. Border disputes remain refusing to direct the local tahsildar community. The emphasis on one’s Caste, “Caste has often changed its and even opportunities. Such social beliefs are the absolute truth,
unresolved, yes, but they should not prevent a much- to issue a ‘no caste, no religion’ cer- caste identity suppresses the devel- frame, but it has never lost its spirit.” stratification based on birth is in- thereby limiting the evolution of so-
needed warming of relations. After all, even the iciest tificate to his family members. Set- opment of a shared sense of respon- This brings attention to the pro- herently unnatural, as it denies in- cieties and the minds within them.
mountains can melt, given enough sunshine. ting aside the single judge’s order, sibility towards the public and found impact and deep-rooted na- dividuals the right to define their To truly achieve progress, it is es-
the bench directed the authorities erodes the motivation to work for ture of the caste system in society. own worth and potential. Con- sential to embrace the principles of

The embassy to entertain the appellant’s applica-

tions and issue a ‘no caste, no re-
ligion’ certificate within a month.
the greater good. Consequently, the
fundamental values of unity, em-
pathy, and generosity are under-
While the physical manifestations
of caste may have evolved over time,
with new classifications and divi-
sequently, it has impeded the social
progress and overall development
of the country, and it is essential to
intellectual openness, flexibility, and
the willingness to embrace diverse
viewpoints. An evolved human
next door “While the Constitution of India
prohibits caste-based discrimina-
mined as caste affiliations take
precedence over the welfare of so-
sions emerging, the essence and be-
lief in the superiority or inferiority
acknowledge and confront this in-
equality in order to pave the way to-
needs to be called just a human sans
his/her faith and caste. But have we

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tion, caste and religion still play a ciety as a whole. of certain groups have remained in- wards a more just and inclusive evolved? Ironically, the government
significant role in social life, politics, In recognising the devastating grained within society. This reflects society. The deeply ingrained social is hell-bent upon knowing the caste,
raudsters usually aim for modest goals: pretending education and employment impact of this system, there’s an ur- the resilience and enduring pres- hierarchy and discrimination per- even sub-castes, and religion of
to be cops, bureaucrats or even ministers to fleece the through reservation policies,” the gent need for the eradication of ence of caste, highlighting the need petuated by caste divisions make it every citizen in the ensuing census.
unsuspecting. But Ghaziabad, near Delhi, recently pro- bench said. Describing the appel- caste barriers to foster an inclusive for sustained efforts to dismantle its impossible to enact true and lasting Will that help us by any means?
duced a scamster who thought bigger—much bigger. lant’s efforts to have himself and his and compassionate society. Caste oppressive structures and address change while operating within its Shouldn’t the conscientious citizens
He didn’t just impersonate a government official; he be- family members certified by the entrenches societal divisions, sup- the inherent inequalities it perpetu- framework. Until the caste system of India resist and resent the whole
came an ambassador plenipotentiary, set up his own government as not belonging to any presses free thought, and weakens ates. By dividing people into distinct is eradicated, any reforms will be shebang of religion and caste?
embassy, and represented not one but several countries caste or religion as “laudable”, the public discussions. In societies gov- groups and establishing a perceived superficial and ineffective, as they These are indeed million-dollar
no one has ever heard of. Meet Harshvardhan Jain, a bench opined that this “would pro- erned by caste, individuals are in- superiority of one caste over will always be operating within a questions.
man with diplomatic flair and, apparently, very poor mote prohibition of caste-based dis- herently pigeonholed into another, caste annihilates the feel- fundamentally flawed and oppress-
geography. He claimed to be the envoy of countries like crimination” in the long run and be predetermined social roles, essen- ing of fraternity that is essential for ive system. Sumit Paul is a regular contributor to the
Lodonia, West Arctica, Seborga and Pulwavia—names an “eye-opener” for like-minded tially stifling their autonomy and in- a harmonious society. True frater- Religion also acts in the same op- world’s premier publications and portals in
that are, in reality, obscure villages tucked away under citizens. dividuality. As a result, the ability to nity encourages empathy, solidarity, pressive manner the way caste several languages.
existing sovereign nations. If at all they exist.
From his “embassy” in Ghaziabad—a city more
known for real estate scams than real diplomacy—Jain Dear reader, we are eager to know your opinions, comments and suggestions. Write to [email protected] Using snail mail? Send your letters to
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
ran visa and consular services. He had a fleet of Mer- Free Press, Free Press House, 3/54, Press Complex, AB Road, Indore 452008
cedes cars bearing CD (Corps Diplomatique) number
plates, flags fluttering from every bonnet, and a staff that Congress Party then beat the shopkeeper claims power to deter-
likely wondered when they’d get actual passports to in Decline when he asked for money. Heart-warming mine citizenship for
stamp. To make his act believable, Jain displayed Ajay Jha rightly highlights Such misconduct taints A determined person can make voter rolls, irrespective
morphed photographs with Prime Minister Narendra the Congress party’s cur- the police force, especially it to the top; this has been of the Citizenship Act,
Modi and former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, because rent decline in his article. when compared to duty- proved by Atul Kumar, the son of 1955. This raises two is-
nothing says “authentic diplomat” like a badly photo- Despite its historic legacy, bound officers. Small ven- a pony handler from Kedarnath sues: Can EC redefine
shopped selfie with national icons. When caught, he internal disconnection and dors work hard to support in Uttarakhand. He has cleared citizenship qualifica-
was sitting on a cool Rs 44.5 lakh in cash. No one is sure lack of direction plague their families. Policemen, the IIT-JAM (Joint Admission Test tions, and can it man-
whether it came from visa fees to nowhere, donations the party. Senior leaders with salaries and benefits, for Master’s) and secured a seat date documents not
to Lodonia’s imaginary government, or parking pe- seem unaware of root is- must respect the dignity of at the most prestigious IIT Mad- listed in the Act? With
nalties avoided thanks to those CD plates. The External sues. Without introspec- their uniforms and not ex- ras. Atul lived in a tent without the Supreme Court rec-
Affairs Ministry may have questions, but the Ghaziabad tion and reform, the ploit the powerless. Auth- any mobile network and worked ognizing EC’s broader
traffic police will miss him dearly. party’s revival remains un- orities must hold such to support his family and, at the powers, clarity is
HASAN ZAIDI

Apparently, Jain was once in the glamorous company likely. violators accountable to same time, prepared for IIT. We needed on jurisdiction
of godman Chandraswami and arms dealer Adnan Sunil Okhade, Indore protect public trust. wish the tribe of Atul to flourish to avoid constitutional
Khashoggi. After such stellar networking, diplomacy Hema Hari Upadhyay, in the future, not only to achieve overlaps.
must have felt like the next logical step. What’s bizarre Cleanliness Khacharod their dreams but also to build a Riti Dwivedi, Indore
is that Jain’s scam wasn’t pulled entirely from thin air. Beyond Awards new India.
Some small countries do appoint honorary consuls, Bhopal may have missed Arif Khan for VP A.P. Thiruvadi, Chennai EC in Bihar
usually well-heeled businessmen who spend their own out on Swachh rankings, Arif Mohammad Khan is a Commended
money to host flags and snacks at fancy diplomatic but a clean city doesn’t strong candidate for Vice The Election Commis-
parties. In return, they get prestige, a few perks, and an need a trophy. Awards are President. With deep politi-
Three Unanswered leaving the public municipal workers, regu- sion's move to eliminate
excuse to drive around with flags on their cars. Jain took secondary; cleanliness is cal experience and under-
Mysteries anxious for transpar- lar household collection, 52 lakh erroneous
this concept and ran a diplomatic marathon with it, civic duty. Recognition is standing of both Hindu and Three questions haunt ency and accountability. and public awareness. voters from Bihar's
without a finish line or a country. A few years ago, in Ke- nice—but hygiene must be Muslim faiths, he offers bal- the nation: Why was the Sanjay Daga, Hatod Clean cities need citizen electoral roll is a wel-
rala, a conman claimed ownership of Moses’ staff, Tipu a habit, not a competition. ance and insight on com- fuel tank switch off in cooperation, proper come step. Ensuring a
Sultan’s throne, and original paintings by Picasso and Awards fade; the effort lives munal matters. As a former the Ahmedabad plane Indore’s Cleanliness waste infrastructure, and clean and fair voter list
Raja Ravi Varma. Compared to him, Jain was almost on in cleaner streets. union minister and state gov- crash? Why were 12 Legacy media-backed cleanli- is crucial for democratic
modest. During Oommen Chandy’s chief ministership, Avinash Godboley, ernor, his leadership can en- Mumbai train blast ac- Indore has again ranked ness education. Indore transparency. Such ef-
one man even sat on his chair and tried to “rule the Dewas hance national unity. His cused acquitted? And as India’s cleanest city for sets a powerful example. forts strengthen public
state”. What Jain’s escapade reveals is not just the aud- election would symbolize why did Vice President the 8th time, followed by Sreelekha PS, trust in elections and
acity of the conman but the gullibility of the public and Policemen Assault harmony and progressive Dhankhar resign Surat and Lucknow. This Secunderabad democracy. Mistakes
the laxity of the system. That he managed to fool cops, Golgappa Seller governance, making him fit suddenly? These unre- shows cleanliness is must be removed be-
journalists and officials for so long is a damning com- In Hamirpur (UP), po- not only for VP but even solved mysteries point achievable with consist- EC's Citizenship fore they compromise
mentary. In a nation of a billion, he found no one who licemen allegedly ate Gol- President. to deeper governance ent effort. Key steps in- Powers Questioned election integrity.
asked, Lodonia, where? gappas without paying, Lalit Dube, Kasturba Nagar and investigative flaws, clude hiring more The Election Commission Kirti Wadhawan, Kanpur
 www.freepressjournal.in B ite
If the opposition refuses to join hands for the province's betterment and
instead supports operations, 'good Taliban' narratives, and closed borders,
then they are simply cowards –Ali Amin Gandapur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM world Indore, Friday, July 25, 2025

Briefs
BORDER DISPUTE | Thailand deploys F-16 jets, drops bombs
near ancient Hindu temple at the centre of frequent conflicts ALL 49 FEARED DEAD IN
BEIJING
Six students Thai, Cambodian forces RUSSIA PLANE CRASH
drown on visit

clash, at least 11 killed

AP
to mining site MOSCOW Images of the crash
Six students from a site show debris
Chinese university The wreckage of a plane that
scattered among
drowned after falling into crashed while carrying 49
an industrial tank during Agencies people has been found in dense forest,
an educational visit to a BANGKOK DAGGERS Russia's Far East, local emerg- surrounded by
mining operation ency services said on plumes of smoke
connected to China's Thai and Cambodian soldiers DRAWN Thursday.

T
gold producing company, clashed in several areas along hailand and Russia's Emergency
official media reported. their border on Thursday in a Cambodia, who Situations Ministry said that as six crew members were on
The students from the major escalation of their con- share more they had found the plane's board the An-24 passenger
Northeastern University flict that left at least 11 people than 800km of land burning fuselage on a hillside plane as it travelled from the
fell into a flotation cell dead, mostly civilians. The two border, have clashed south of its planned destina- city of Blagoveshchensk on
during the visit to a sides fired small arms, artil- frequently over tion in the town of Tynda. the Russian-Chinese border
copper-molybdenum ore- lery and rockets, and Thailand contentious areas. Images of the reported to the town of Tynda, regional
dressing plant in north also called in airstrikes. The contesting crash site circulated by Gov. Vasily Orlov said.
China's Inner Mongolia Thai villagers could be seen claims stem largely Russian state media show Russia's Emergency
Autonomous Region on on video fleeing their homes from a 1907 map debris scattered among dense Situations Ministry reported
Wednesday, state-run to seek shelter as the clashes drawn under French forest, surrounded by plumes that 48 people were on board
Xinhua news agency began in the morning. colonial rule that was of smoke. the flight, which was operated
reported. The plant is Fighting was ongoing in at used to separate An initial aerial inspection by Siberia-based Angara
operated by a mining least six areas along the Cambodia from of the site suggested that there Airlines. The reason for the
company under China border, Thai Defense Ministry Thailand. were no survivors, Russia's that the site of the crash was discrepancy was not immedi-
National Gold Group Co spokesperson Surasant Interfax news agency said, cit- 15 kilometres south of Tynda. ately clear.
Ltd in Hulunbuir. Kongsiri said. The trigger for Temple tension Latest trigger Political turmoil ing unnamed sources in the The office said in an online The authorities have
the clashes was a mine Their hostilities concern Tensions worsened in Thai PM Paetongtarn emergency services. Its statement that the plane launched a probe on the
LAHORE explosion along the border on overlapping claims May when a Cambodian Shinawatra was suspended sources also said that there attempted a second approach charge of flight safety viol-
23 more die in Wednesday that wounded five
Thai soldiers and led Bangkok
around the Preah Vihear
Temple, a centuries-old
soldier was killed during
a clash in the contested
from duties in July after the
leak of a phone call she had
were difficult weather condi-
tions in the area.
while trying to land when
contact with it was lost.
ations that resulted in
multiple deaths, a standard
rain incidents to withdraw its ambassador to Hindu shrine dedicated border area of the with Cambodia’s former The transport prosecutor's Forty-three passengers, procedure in aviation acci-
in Punjab Cambodia and expelled to Lord Shiva. The temple
has long been a symbol
Emerald Triangle, where
Cambodia, Thailand and
leader Hun Sen, in which she
criticised her own army’s
office in the Far East reported including five children, as well dents.
Cambodia's.
of contested sovereignty. Laos meet. actions in the dispute.
Apology for S Korean woman jailed
Twenty-three more Thailand has also sealed all
people died in rain- land border crossings while
related incidents in urging its citizens to leave A video from the Thai side troops that violated our terri- non-military sites in Thailand,
Pakistan's Punjab
province this week, raising
Cambodia.
The Southeast Asian neigh-
showed people running from
their homes and hiding in a
torial integrity."
Cambodian Prime Minister
including a hospital.
"The Royal Thai
for biting attacker’s tongue 61 yrs ago
the nationwide death toll
to 258 this monsoon so
far, a government body
bours have longstanding
border disputes that period-
ically flare up along their 800-
concrete bunker as explosions
sounded.
The Thai army said its
Hun Manet wrote to the cur-
rent president of the UN
Security Council asking for an
Government is prepared to
intensify our self-defence
measures if Cambodia persists
A woman who bit off part
of a man’s tongue during
an alleged sexual assault
pended
for two
yea rs.
opposite direction,” he said.
“We caused immeasurable
pain and suffering to Ms Choi
said on Thursday. "Since km frontier and usually result forces heard a drone before urgent meeting "to stop in its armed attack and viol- more than 60 years ago has H e r Mal-ja, who should have
the start of monsoon on in brief confrontations that seeing six armed Cambodian Thailand's aggression." ations upon Thailand's sover- received a formal apology alleged been protected as a sex-
June 25, some 143 people sometimes involves exchanges soldiers moving closer to Thai The Thai military said it has eignty in accordance with from South Korean prosecu- att acker ual violence victim. We
have lost their lives and of gunfire. But relations have military positions at the deployed six F-16 fighter jets to international law and prin- tors, as they sought her received a deeply apologise.”
488 injured due to rain- deteriorated sharply since a border. It said Thai soldiers Kap Choeng district in Surin ciples," said Nikorndej acquittal during a retrial after lighter sen- During proceedings, the
related incidents in confrontation in May that tried to shout at them to province - an area near the Balankura, the ministry's spo- decades of living as a con- tence for prosecution asked the
Punjab," the Provincial killed a Cambodian soldier, defuse the situation, but the border, while the Cambodian kesperson. victed criminal. trespassing court to clear her of
Disaster Management and Thursday's clashes were Cambodian side started to Defence Ministry said Thai jets Acting Prime Minister Choi Mal-ja, now 80, was 18 and intimidation the past conviction.
Authority (PDMA) said. far bigger in scale and inten- open fire. dropped bombs on a road Phumtham Wechayachai said when she bit the tongue of a after prosecutors After the hear-
"Twenty-three people sity than usual. Cambodia's Defense near the ancient Preah Vihear 11 people have died, including 21-year-old man who she said dropped the ing, Choi
died due to monsoon- The first clash on Thursday Ministry, however, said temple, which has been the 10 civilians and one soldier. was attempting to rape her in attempted rape emerged from
related incidents in morning happened in an area Thailand deployed a drone site of some of the most Meanwhile 28 have been Busan, South Korea. charges Busan district
Punjab this week," it said. near the ancient Ta Muen first before opening fire, and prominent and violent past injured, four of whom were She was convicted of against him. court with her
Thom temple along the that Cambodia "acted strictly conflicts between the coun- soldiers and the rest civilians. “aggravated bodily injury” for “The pros- fist raised,
SYDNEY border of Thailand's Surin within the bounds of self- tries. Thailand's Foreign Cambodia released no biting off 1.5cm of his tongue ecution failed in shouting
5 women to province and Cambodia's
Oddar Meanchey province.
defense, responding to an
unprovoked incursion by Thai
Ministry accused Cambodia of
attacking both military and
details on deaths or injuries on
its side.
in self-defence and sentenced
to 10 months in prison, sus-
its role and
went in the
three times:
“We won!”
sue airline for
strip-search
Five Australian women
who say they were pulled US prez in fresh row as DoJ’s Epstein files reportedly name him Israel hails
from a Qatar Airways
flight by armed guards Agencies in the now notorious Epstein Spokesperson Steven Cheung
India as key
and strip-searched have
won the right to sue the
NEW YORK files.
Citing senior administra-
said in an emailed statement:
“The fact is that the President
‘Birthright citizenship strategic ally
airline, after a court on Donald Trump faced a fresh tion officials, the Journal said kicked him out of his club for order unconstitutional’ PTI
Thursday overturned an crisis on Wednesday as it was Trump was also informed that being a creep. This is nothing AP keeps a block on the Trump JERUSALEM
earlier decision to throw reported that his name many other high-profile fig- more than a continuation of WASHINGTON administration enforcing
out the case. Women on appears in US justice depart- ures were named and the the fake news stories con- the order that would deny Terming India a 'key strategic
10 Qatar Airways flights, ment files about Jeffrey department did not plan to cocted by the Democrats and A federal appeals court citizenship to children born ally' and the relationship with
including 13 Australians, Epstein and the Congress sub- release any more documents the liberal media.” ruled on Wednesday that to people who are in the US it 'resilient through difficult
were subjected to poenaed testimony from the related to the investigation, The justice department President Donald Trump's illegally or temporarily. times,' Israel on Thursday
invasive examinations to sex offender’s partner in Wall Street Journal news- reported The Guardian. concluded earlier this month order seeking to end birth- "The district court cor- said it has discussed expan-
see if they had recently crime Ghislaine Maxwell. paper that Trump was told in The White House sought to that there was not a basis to right citizenship is uncon- rectly concluded that the ding defence and strategic
given birth after a The US president’s spokes- May by the attorney general, downplay the relationship continue the Epstein investi- stitutional, affirming a Executive Order's proposed partnerships centreing
newborn baby was found man denied an account in the Pam Bondi, that he is named between Trump and Epstein. gation. lower-court decision that interpretation, denying citi- around R&D collaboration
abandoned at Doha's blocked its enforcement zenship to many persons and joint manufacturing initi-
Hamad Airport in nationwide. born in US, is unconstitu- atives with New Delhi.
October 2020. A group of Columbia varsity to pay $220m in deal with Trump admin The ruling from a 3-judge tional," the majority wrote. A statement from the
five women on a Sydney- New York: Columbia combating antisemitism on Jewish employees that uncertainty," acting panel of the 9th US Circuit The 2-1 ruling keeps in Israeli Defence Ministry, a
bound flight launched University announced on campus. occurred following the University President Claire Court of Appeals comes place a decision from US day after Director General of
legal proceedings in 2022 Wednesday it has reached a Under the agreement, the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack Shipman said. after Trump's plan was also District Judge John C Israel's Ministry of Defence,
against Qatar Airways, deal with the Trump admin- Ivy League school will pay a on Israel, the White House The school had been blocked by a federal judge Coughenour in Seattle, who Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram's
the operator of Doha istration to pay more than $200 million settlement over said. threatened with potential in New Hampshire. It brings blocked Trump’s order and first working visit to India,
Airport MATAR, and $220 million to the federal three years, the university "This agreement marks an loss of billions in government the issue one step closer to decried what he described also mentioned the defence-
Qatar’s Civil Aviation government to restore fed- said. It will also pay $21 mil- important step forward after support, including more than coming back quickly before as administration's attempt industrial collaboration
Authority. eral research money that was lion to resolve alleged civil a period of sustained federal $400 million in grants can- the Supreme Court. to ignore the Constitution between the two countries.
cancelled in the name of rights violations against scrutiny and institutional celed earlier this year. The 9th Circuit decision for political gain.

‘Indian firm shipped explosives to Russia’ Xi urges Europe to boost ties with China
Agencies manufacturer Promsintez, advanced military systems. Agencies
WASHINGTON�KYIV�NEW DELHI which an official at Ukraine's The U.S. government has
$322m US arms HONG KONG
sale for Ukraine

T
SBU security service said has identified HMX as "critical for
he US State
An Indian company shipped ties to the country's military. Russia's war effort" and has Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Department said
$1.4 million worth of an The official said that warned financial institutions urged the European Union to
on Wednesday it
explosive compound with Ukraine launched a drone against facilitating any sales of make “the right strategic
has approved $322 mn
military uses to Russia in attack in April against a the substance to Moscow. in proposed weapons choice” and enhance cooper-
December, according to Promsintez-owned factory. The HMX sale to Russian sales to Ukraine, which ation with China, while EU
Indian customs data seen by According to the Pentagon's firms has not been previously include hawk missiles to leaders called for a rebalanc-
Reuters, despite U.S. threats to Defense Technical reported. Russian defense enhance its air defense ing of trade ties, as the two
impose sanctions on any Information Center and manufacturers have been capabilities and Bradley sides tackle deep-seated
entity supporting Russia's related defense research pro- working around the clock for armoured combat grievances during a tense President Ursula von der reported. economies to China’s ongoing
Ukraine war effort. grammes, HMX is widely used the past several years to sus- vehicles, coming as the summit, which is being held Leyen met with Xi on The European leaders used support for Russia in the
One of the Russian com- in missile and torpedo war- tain President Vladimir country works to fend in Beijing. Thursday morning and the meetings to voice their Ukraine war, and – more
panies listed as receiving the heads, rocket motors, explod- Putin's war in Ukraine, which off escalating Russian European Council Chinese Premier Li Qiang concerns over a host of thorny recently – Beijing’s chokehold
compound, known as HMX or ing projectiles and plastic- intensified with Russia's full- attacks. President Antonio Costa and during the afternoon, China’s issues, from the gaping trade on the rare earths supply
octogen, is the explosives bonded explosives for scale invasion in 2022. European Commission state broadcaster CCTV imbalance between the two chain.

offgrid
Macron sues influencer
Leonardo da Pinchy: Cat who steals underwear over ‘lies’ against wife
AP beachside neighbourhood of cashmere sweater. "Are these your undies?" items unclaimed, the embar-
WELLINGTON Mairangi Bay has turned 15- "My daughter was at home But the pilfered stash kept rassed owner took her search AP Wednesday for the Macrons
month-old Leo into a local sick and she rang me at work piling up: socks (piles), for Leo's victims wider this PARIS in a Delaware court was
Most cat owners dread their celebrity and earned him a saying, 'It's bad, it's bad, this underwear (loads) and even a month, posting photos of his "really a last resort" after a
pets bringing home mice or new moniker. He now goes is the worst thing he's 5-foot-long stuffed snake hauls on a local Facebook A lawyer for France's first fruitless yearlong effort to
birds. But for the owners of by Leonardo da Pinchy. brought in, it's really bad'," (bizarre). On one record-set- page along with an apology. couple said they'll be seeking engage with Owens and
one felonious feline in And he's got expensive said Leo's owner, Helen ting day, Leo returned with Those who showed up to "substantial" damages from requests that she "do the right
Auckland, New Zealand, taste. His frequent hauls North. "Because it was nine items, enough for a full claim their belongings US conservative influencer thing: tell the truth, stop
there's a worse shame - being include silk boxer shorts, beautiful. I was like, 'Ooh, can outfit if you didn't mind a included a woman who rec- Candace Owens if she persists spreading these lies."
the unwitting accomplice to thick men's work socks - pre- I keep that?' But I couldn't." mix of everything from baby ognised her pink and purple with claims that President "Each time we've done that,
an unstoppable one-cat ferably with clothespins still Instead, North turned to a clothes to menswear. underpants and a boy whose Emmanuel Macron's wife, she mocked the Macrons, she
crimewave. attached - and in one mor- neighbourhood WhatsApp "He brought in a jersey this beloved and missing sports Brigitte, is a man. mocked our efforts to set the
His prolific laundry-pinch- tifying episode for his group to return Leo's stolen morning at 10 past 8," North jersey was helpfully identifi- The lawyer, Tom Clare, said record straight," Clare said.
ing from clotheslines and humans, a brand-new 300 goods to their rightful said. "The shops hadn't even able by his name printed on in an interview with CNN that "Enough is enough, it was
bedrooms in the placid New Zealand dollar (USD 181) owners. Her usual message: opened." With dozens of the back. a defamation suit filed on time to hold her accountable."
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DESERT HEAT, CONTINENTAL BEAT | BCCI to host Asia Cup 2026 in UAE
sp Briefs
HIGH�OCTANE INDIA�PAKISTAN CLASH ON CARDS
NEW DELHI PTI role in organizing the high- India's Test series against Why It Matters Cup not only reinforces
AIFF NEW DELHI stakes continental event. Ac-
cording to ACC sources,
the West Indies. This edition of the Asia India’s leadership in Asian
cricket diplomacy, but also
shortlists The Asian Cricket Council India will play all its
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
The BCCI will host We are all on the sets the stage for another
coach (ACC) is poised to officially matches in Dubai, and while Asia Cup T20 2026 to be played in UAE the Asia Cup in the same page... a few high-octane India-Pakistan

candidates announce the UAE as the scheduling is still under dis- Dubai to host all India games UAE. India is likely issues to resolve showdown, possibly under
host nation for the up- cussion, the tournament is Dubai’s dazzling lights — a
The AIFF Technical Com- coming Asia Cup T20 2026, set for mid-September, with
India vs Pakistan clash likely to play all its shortly.” treat for fans and broad-
All 25 ACC member nations attended the crucial meeting
mittee has shortlisted with India playing a central a tight window before BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla represented India virtually
matches in Dubai.” Mohsin Naqvi, ACC
casters alike.
ACC source chairman & PCB chief
Khalid Jamil, Stephen

Pant
Constantine, and Štefan
Tarkovič for the Senior
Men's Indian Football
Team head coach role. Toe fracture England surge after
brave Indian fightback
This follows Manolo
Marquez's departure after
ends
Power
India won only one of eight
matches under his tenure.

Rishabh’s
SINGAPORE
FOOTNOTE TO FIRESTORM | Pant’s valour
outshone by England’s roar
Mosquera
heroic return
PTI
joins Arsenal

Cut
MANCHESTER
squad

tour
England’s openers launched a
brutal counterattack after a
courageous innings from Ri-
shabh Pant lifted India to a re-
PTI spectable 358 on day two of the
MANCHESTER fourth Test at Old Trafford. By
stumps, England were firmly
Valencia's Spain Under-21 In a major blow to India's Test cam- in command at 225 for 2,
defender Cristhian paign in England, star wicketkeeper- thanks to a blistering 166-run
Mosquera has joined Ar- batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled opening stand between Ben
senal's Asian tour squad. out of the remainder of the series Duckett and Zak Crawley.
The £13 million transfer for after sustaining a fractured toe dur- Facing a massive chase on a Rishabh Pant runs between the wickets on day two of
the 21-year-old, who played ing the opening day of the fourth seam-friendly surface, Duckett the fourth Test against England at the Old Trafford
37 La Liga matches last Test at Old Trafford. (94 off 100) and Crawley (84 off Cricket Ground in Manchester on Thursday PTI
season, marks Arsenal's Pant, who was looking in fine 113) tore into an undisciplined
fifth summer signing as touch at 37 runs, retired hurt after Indian pace attack, erasing
BRIEF SCORES who replaced the injured Ar-
they aim for a stronger Pre- taking a painful blow on his right early pressure and swinging shdeep Singh, had a forget-
mier League finish. foot while attempting a reverse momentum their way. Their INDIA � 358 all out (Sai table start but managed to
sweep off Chris Woakes. With aggressive intent starkly con- Sudharsan 61, Yashasvi dismiss Duckett late in the day.
MUMBAI Jaiswal 58, Rishabh Pant
blood seeping from the injury trasted India's gritty resistance The fading light offered little
54; Ben Stokes 5-72, Jofra
Hemrajani and severe swelling visible, earlier in the day.
Archer 3-73) lead ENG�
respite as England continued
immediate scans con- India's effort was headlined their charge at nearly five runs
top-10 at firmed a fracture, rul- by a heroic half-century from
LAND � 225 for loss of two
an over—outshining India’s
world champs ing him out for at Pant, who hobbled to the
wickets (Ben Duckett 94,
Zak Crawley 84; Ravindra
scoring rate and tightening
least six weeks, ac- crease despite a fractured foot. their grip on the match and
Jadeja 1-37, Anshul Kam-
cording to BCCI The left-hander braved pain, li- boj 1-48) by 133 runs. series, which they already lead
sources. mited mobility, and England’s 2-1.
India now trails 1- fiery pace to craft a stunning Earlier in the day, India re-
2 in the five-match 54 off 75 balls, studded with Stokes, returning to the sumed at 264 for 4 and soon
series, and the loss of audacious strokes, including a bowling spotlight, took his first lost Jadeja (20) to a peach from
Pant adds to mounting signature six off Jofra Archer five-wicket haul in eight years, Archer. Shardul Thakur added
Mumbai sailor Zahaan pressure. and a crisp drive off Ben finishing with 5/79. He re- 41 vital runs in a fighting stand
Hemrajani secured a top- Stokes. moved debutant Anshul Kam- with Pant, but the lower order
10 finish at the U17 O’pen Ishan Kishan will be Pant’s gritty knock earned a boj to end India's innings. couldn’t resist England’s pace
called in as cover:
Skiff World Champion-
ships in Japan. Despite
equipment issues, Zahaan
TEAM INDIA BCCI insider
Kishan, who recently featured in
standing ovation from the Old
Trafford crowd and even ad-
miration from the opposition,
While Pant’s bravery lit up
the second session, England’s
openers stole the show in the
and bounce.
With three days left and the
weather likely to play a part,
won two races and con-
sistently placed in the top
10, marking a best-ever In-
INJURY WOES county cricket with Nottingham-
shire, was part of the India A squad
earlier this summer but hasn’t
with Joe Root acknowledging
the effort with a pat on the
back. However, his dismissal—
final stretch of the day. India’s
pace unit, including Bumrah,
Siraj, and Kamboj, struggled
England’s aggressive approach
and India's growing injury
list—including Pant's con-
dian finish at this global played in any warm-up games. bowled by Archer—marked with erratic lines—particularly firmed series exit—suggest the
youth event. Pant’s absence deepens The team’s think tank may also the beginning of England’s on the leg-side—and were tide may be turning irrever-
turn to KL Rahul, who last kept dominance. punished. Debutant Kamboj, sibly.
NEW DELHI India's selection crisis wickets during the 2023-24 South
Hooda All-rounder Nitish Africa tour, but his return behind

rescued Kumar Reddy is already

out with a knee issue.
the stumps could come with its own
risks. Dhruv Jurel, another keeper in Pakistan India set for action-packed
Pacers Akash Deep
the squad, was not selected for
the current Test. salvage England Tour in 2026
and Arshdeep Singh
are nursing groin and
This is the second in-
jury setback in the
series for Pant, who
pride UK 2026 SHOWDOWN | 12 white-ball
clashes, Lord’s to host women’s Test
finger injuries, re- had also bruised his AP
spectively. finger while keeping DHAKA PTI T20Is: May 28 (Chelms-
Former India Kabaddi during the third Test at MANCHESTER
ford), May 30 (Bristol),
captain Deepak Hooda Lord’s. His latest injury Opener Sahibzada Farhan June 2 (Taunton)
was rescued by Uttarak- is particularly heart- blazed his way to a 41-ball 63 In a much-anticipated an- Test: July 10–13 (Lord’s)
hand Police after being wrenching, given it comes before Pakistan’s pace attack nouncement by the England
swept away by strong cur- just months after his heroic return tore through Bangladesh’s top and Wales Cricket Board
rents in the River Ganga in to cricket following a near-fatal car acci- order, helping the visitors (ECB), India will embark on a
Haridwar. The Arjuna dent in 2022. crush the hosts by 74 runs in high-voltage white-ball tour to
With world-class oppo-
Awardee was safely pulled the third and final T20 Inter- England in 2026, with both sition visiting iconic
to shore, having previously national in Mirpur on Thurs- the men's and women's teams venues across the coun-
won a World Cup gold and day. The victory prevented a featuring in a packed schedule try, fans will have the

Sachin lauds Rishabh’s ‘resilience’

Asian Games bronze for clean sweep, though Bangla- across iconic venues. chance to witness the
India. desh took the series 2-1—its The Indian men’s team will very best of the men's
first-ever T20I series win over play 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs: and women's game.”
AYRSHIRE
IANS Pant’s courage was on full limped to the middle follow- ing through pain and rising Pakistan. T20Is: July 1 (Durham), July Richard Gould, ECB CEO
Pranavi NEW DELHI display when he hobbled out ing Shardul Thakur’s dismis- above it. @RishabhPant17 Asked to bat first, Pakistan 4 (Manchester), July 7
(Nottingham), July 9 (Bris-
to bat on Day 2 of the Man- sal for 41. Despite obvious showed tremendous char- finally found rhythm through
Urs returns India legend Sachin Tendul- chester Test after suffering a discomfort and struggling to acter by walking back into Farhan and Saim Ayub, who tol), July 11 (Southampton) He added, “The highlight of
to golf kar hailed Rishabh Pant’s blow to the fifth metatarsal complete singles, Pant the game with an injury and stitched a solid 82-run open- ODIs: July 14 (Birming-
ham), July 16 (Cardiff), July
the summer will undoubtedly
heroic fifty at Old Trafford of his right foot on the open- fought through the pain to delivering a performance ing stand in under eight overs. be the ICC Women's T20
while batting with an injured ing day. score a gritty 54, helping like that. His fifty is a power- Farhan’s assault included six 19 (Lord’s) World Cup... and Lord's host-
foot on the second day of the He received a rousing India reach 358 before being ful reminder of the grit and boundaries and five towering Meanwhile, the Indian ing a Women's Test match for
fourth Test of the Anderson- standing ovation from the dismissed. determination it takes to sixes, bringing up his fifty in women’s team will play 3 the first time — a really
Tendulkar trophy. Old Trafford crowd as he “Resilience is about play- represent your country. just 29 balls. T20Is and a historic one- special moment.”
off Test at Lord’s:

Mysuru golfer Pranavi Urs Ring Storm

India’s WBC heroes speak of glory, grit & goals ahead
returns to action at the
US$2 million ISPS Handa
Women’s Scottish Open
after a wrist injury layoff
since May. In-form Diksha ANI Kazakhstan ing the host boxer in the legs combined, ahead of
Dagar (13th on Money List) NEW DELHI
Medal Tally (India) first bout gave me con- the World Cup Finals in
and Tvesa Malik also com- GOLD: Sakshi (54kg), Jais- fidence. Step by step, I’m New Delhi later this year.
pete in the tournament, India’s pugilists delivered mine Lamboria (57kg), building for Common- BFI President Ajay
co-sanctioned with the a standout performance at Nupur (80+kg) wealth and Asian Games," Singh hailed the perform-
LPGA Tour. the World Boxing Cup SILVER: Meenakshi (48kg), she added. ance: "We’re now ranked
2025 in Astana, Kazakh- Pooja Rani (80kg), Abhi- Nupur, who bested a fifth globally. Countries
NEW DELHI
stan, clinching 11 medals nash Jamwal (65kg), Hi- home favourite and want to partner with us.
EFI goodwill — including 3 gold, 5 tesh Gulia (70kg), Jugnoo former World Champion- But this is just the begin-
silver, and 3 bronze — re- ship silver medallist, em- ning — many Mary Koms
‘chipped inforcing the nation’s
(85kg)
BRONZE: Sanju (60kg), phasized the importance and Vijenders await their
away’: growing stature on the Nikhil Dubey (75kg), Na- of technical sharpening. moment."
Observer global boxing stage.
Medalists such as Jais-
render Berwal (90+kg) "We're heading to the UK
for camp. I’ll be fine-tun-
India’s twin-leg per-
formance included 4 gold
Court-appointed observer mine Lamboria (57kg), ing power and strength." medals, notably Hitesh
SY Quraishi stated the Nupur (80+kg), Sakshi credited rigorous training Sakshi, a unanimous vic- Gulia (70kg) and Abhinash
Equestrian Federation of (54kg), and Pooja Rani camps in Patiala and the tor across rounds in her Jamwal (65kg) bagging
India (EFI)'s goodwill is (80kg) shared reflections Army Sports Institute for category, shared: "Staying medals at both events — a
"chipped away" by endless on their performances, her golden comeback. calm, even against Olym- strong sign of depth and
bickering among executive preparation, and their "I spent months correc- pians, was the key. I’m consistency.
committee members, im- eyes set on World Cham- ting my mistakes. This working to improve my With joint training dis-
pacting athletes. He cited pionships (Liverpool, Sept gold validates that work," right hand and attack." cussions underway with
physical altercations at a 4–14) and Asian Games she said. The Boxing Federation China and a vibrant do-
recent AGM and separate 2026 (Japan). Boxing interim committee chairman Ajay Singh and former boxer Vijender Singh Veteran Pooja Rani of India (BFI) announced a mestic pipeline, Indian
acting presidents, urging Jaismine Lamboria, pose for a photo with India’s champion men and women boxers during the felicitation (silver, 80kg) praised . 17.5 lakh reward pool for boxing looks poised for a
fresh elections and a bouncing back after her ceremony for their success at the 2025 World Boxing Cups in Brazil and Kazakhstan coach Chanderlal for fo- the 17 medalists from the RingStorm at upcoming
forensic audit. early Olympic exit, at JLN Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday IANS cused guidance. "Defeat- Brazil and Kazakhstan global events.
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CUE MASTERS | Precision on the green, glory in the frame Saakar, Anika reign
Virendra’s 74 break steals the show supreme in U-11 group
DISTRICT TT SHOWDOWN |
Our Sports Reporter In a dominant second- defeated Akshay Jain (In- Roshan Vyas (Ratlam) de- Indore’s future serves a statement
INDORE round performance at the Bil- dore) 3-0; Aryan Tiwari (Bho- feated Naveen Chourey
liards Academy, Nehru pal) defeated Utkarsh Bhave (Chhindwara) 2-0; Pratik Jain
The 10th Six Red MP State Stadium, Virendra breezed (Bhopal) 3-0; Ujer Khan (Bho- (Bhopal) beat Rutvij Kasliwal
Ranking Snooker Champion- past fellow Indore cueist Kush pal) edged Saffan Khan (In- (Indore) 3-1; Anurag Giri
ship 2025, organised under Kasliwal with a commanding dore) 3-2 in a tight battle; (Bhopal) beat Mohit Upend-
the banner of the Madhya 3-0 victory. Priyank Jaiswal (Bhopal) out- riya (Indore) 3-1.
Pradesh Billiards and Other matches in the men’s played Utpal Agarwal (In- With the early rounds pro-
Snooker Association, saw a category witnessed top dore) 3-0; Ketan Chawla ducing thrilling encounters
sensational performance players from across the state (Indore) beat Anmol Nagar and standout breaks, the
from Virendra Sharma of In- showcasing their finesse: (Mandsaur) 3-1; Mahendra tournament promises high-
dore, who lit up the tables Chauhan (Indore) overcame octane action in the coming
with a spectacular 74-point Second Round V.P. Singh (Indore) 3-1; Har- days as cueists aim for the Our Sports Reporter Girls U-11 final:
break, the highest of the tour- Results shit Sharma (Ratlam) blanked state title and national selec- INDORE Anika holds nerve,
Virendra Sharma in action during the ongoing 10th Six
nament so far. Piyush Kushwaha (Bhopal) Red MP State Ranking Snooker Championship 2025 Shubham Goyal (Bhopal) 3-0; tion. clinches title
The third District Ranking
Table Tennis Tournament lit Displaying maturity
Free Koshiki
Martial Arts
Nishtha, Rajita shine as school TT meet serves off up the Abhay Prashal arena as
Saakar Bhargav and Anika
Maheshwari showcased daz-
beyond her age, Anika Ma-
heshwari held off a spirited
challenge from Hanu Dhano-
camp from PING PONG POWER | Spin, skill and school spirit unleashed zling dominance to clinch the tiya to win the final 3-1.
boys' and girls' under-11 titles, In the quarterfinal match,
July 27 Our Sports Reporter
INDORE
serves as the selection ground
for the Indore district team,
feated Lakshya Jaiswal (Pink
Flower School) 3-0; Ansh Cha-
respectively, in emphatic
fashion.
Anika defeated Preecy Jain 3-
0 and Aadya Parasar 3-2 in the
INDORE: A free Koshiki Mar- which will proceed to the di- turvedi (St Arnold) defeated Organised under the aegis semifinal. Similarly, Hanu
tial Arts training camp will The district-level school table visional championship. Mukul Soni (Pink Flower) 3-0 of the Indore District Table Dhanotiya defeated Ilakshhi
kick off on July 27 at Shrik- tennis championship kicked off Boys U-19: Ansh Khandel- Tennis Association, the event Deshmukh and Dhriti Mehta
rishna Public School, Tilak with flair at the Emerald Day I Results wal (Sanmati School) defeated witnessed thrilling rallies, in quarterfinal and semifinal
Nagar, offering enthusiasts a Heights World School campus Girls U-14: Divyanshi Cha- Manit Shah (NDPS) 3-0; sharp reflexes, and clinical fin- by 3-2 and 3-0 respectively.
chance to master the tradi- with Nishtha Kanchandani and turvedi (Shishukunj North Bhavya Gupta (DPS) defeated ishes as the next generation of Highlights from other age
tional yet modern form of Rajita Verma from Niranjana Campus) defeated Kanak Nair Tejas Sthapakar (Vidyasagar) paddlers made their mark. groups:
combat sport under expert School advancing to the next (Niranjana School) 3-0; Nish- 3-0; Veer Chaudhary (SICA
guidance. round in commanding style. tha Kanchandani (Niranjana) School-78) defeated Shreyas Boys U-11 final: Girls U-13
Renowned martial arts The tournament was inau- defeated Angya Parihar Bugde (NDPS) 3-0 Saakar’s flawless (Pre-QFs)
coach Sayeed Alam will lead gurated with a ceremonial (NDPS) 3-0; Rajita Verma (Nir- As the competition gains run RV Jain defeated Anusha
the camp, delivering both shot by school director Muk- anjana) defeated Arya Jora momentum, the spotlight In a performance that de- Hazari 3-0; Navya Mahesh-
technical knowledge and tesh Singh, in the presence of sports officer Sanjay Mishra. pation from hundreds of (NDPS) 3-0 now turns to the next rounds, fined precision and power, wari defeated Bhavyanshi
hands-on training in Koshiki, principal Nisha Ahmed, and Held on international stan- players across Indore schools Boys U-14: Viraj Mittal where young paddlers will Saakar Bhargav defeated Soni 3-0, Hanu Dhanotiya de-
a form known for its blend of other dignitaries including dard tables in the newly con- in Under-14, Under-17, and (NDPS) defeated Shlok Jain look to serve up more thrilling Aarav Kasat 3-0 in the final to feated Arika Jain 3-0; Dhriti
contact techniques and safety- Dhanshyam Karole, Neeta structed TT hall, the Under-19 categories for both (Bhavans School) 3-0; Ani- contests and secure their lift the title. Saakar was un- Mehta defeated Nivedya
first approach. The sessions Vaishnav, Uttara Panse, and tournament is seeing partici- boys and girls. The event also ruddh Singh (Holy Family) de- spots in the district squad. touchable throughout the Bharti 3-0; Aadya Parasar de-
will be conducted using Super tournament, not dropping a feated Preecy Jain 3-1; Divyana
Safe Protective Gear, ensuring single game from quarters to Jain defeated Aradhya Gupta
participants can spar and
train without injury, especially
important for beginners and
Young warriors dominate
district kurash mats
Top fighters shine in MP final:
He defeated Parth Mahesh-
wari 3-0 in the quarterfinal
3-2.
Girls U-15
(Preliminary ties)
Senior Taekwondo C’ship
young learners. The initiative and Kian Ingle 3-0 in the
is being promoted by Abdul INDORE: The District School plauded the young champions semifinal. Aarav, too, had a Shambhavi Sahu defeated
Rashid, a Third Dan Black Belt Kurash Competition con- for their talent and tenacity. strong journey. He defeated Surabhi Gursaria 3-0; RV Jain
in Koshiki Martial Arts, who cluded with high energy and Girls first place winners Samyak Nafde 3-0 and Aryan defeated Kashvi Srivastava 3-
emphasised the importance powerful displays of skill at Priyanka Afreen Fatima, Our Sports Reporter hya Pradesh and Taekwondo The championship was Thakur 3-0 in the quarterfinal 0; Saanvi Singhal defeated Aa-
of discipline, focus, and self- the Fok Martial Arts Acad- Lakshya Ka Hada, Disha Ka- INDORE Indore, and took place in a graced by the presence of sev- and semifinal, respectively. rushi Gwala 3-2.
defence in youth training. emy. The championship fea- nesh, Manvi Kumawat, Ma- competitive yet spirited at- eral dignitaries including,
tured spirited performances nasvi Rawat, Maharana Tiwari, The Madhya Pradesh Senior mosphere, showcasing the Sunil Bharti, secretary, Mad-
from school-aged athletes Samridhi Sahu, Sulekha Qu- Taekwondo Championship growing talent and discipline hya Pradesh Taekwondo As-
Young cricketers across the city and ended with
an inspiring prize distribution
reshi, Kanak Gaikwad, Srishti
Gaikwad, Anika Khan, Khush-
witnessed the participation of
around 70 top athletes from
in the martial arts ecosystem
of the state.
sociation, Dr Sudhira
Chandel, sports director, Col-
join hands with ceremony. The event was
graced by distinguished
boo Bhadoria, Aditi Patel, Ujala
Prajapat, Falguni Yadav, Priya
across the state, as they
battled for spots in the up-
The standout performers
from the event will now go on
lege of Physical Education,
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
police against guests, including former na-
tional Judo player Manoj Par-
Kachhua, Simran Kushwaha,
Pragya Kumawat, Neha Gaur,
coming National Taekwondo
Championship scheduled for
to represent Team Madhya
Pradesh at the national level,
(DAVV), Mukund Jhala, or-
ganising secretary, Jagjit
drugs mar, Sanjay Dhannalal Goyal Sakshi Fatima, Bhavana Ma- August. carrying the hopes of the state Singh Mand, chief coach,
and Dr Suken Dashore, who thur Mathuria, Alina Chauhan, The event was jointly or- in a fiercely contested disci- Madhya Pradesh Sports Acad-
INDORE: As part of the state- awarded medals and ap- Sujan Khan ganised by Taekwondo Mad- pline. emy.
wide anti-drug awareness in-
itiative “Away from drugs is
necessary; this is our message
– Madhya Pradesh should be
drug-free”, the Madhya Pra-
Indore shines at State Jujitsu
desh Police reached out to
young athletes, engaging
them in a powerful dialogue
meet, bags 112 medals
against substance abuse. MEDALS, MIGHT & MALWA PRIDE | Dominant
Police officers from Sa-
nyagitaganj police station performance earns team 2nd runner-up title
visited the Indoor Cricket
Academy at Gymkhana Our Sports Reporter and Manager Diljeet Kaur, Aarna Meena, Smriti Yadav,
Ground, where they inter- INDORE fielded 69 players across vari- Akshara Kashyap, Atharva Na-
acted with budding cricketers ous weight and age categories. hale, Mohammad Saad, Vivan
and delivered a compelling Showcasing strength, skill, and The event was graced by Verma, Aryan Bargodia, Ash-
message about the hazards of spirit, the Indore District Ju- Shri Shravan Mishra, BJP win Pandagre, and more.
drug use. Players were en- jitsu team delivered a spec- Sports Cell State Coordinator Bronze medalists include,
couraged to not only abstain tacular performance at the 11th as chief guest, and presided Shaurya Samtani, Priyanshi Ni-
from drugs themselves but State-Level Jujitsu Champion- over by Indian Jujitsu Associ- hore, Rishika Rathore, Advik
also to spread awareness ship, held from July 18 to 20 at ation President Vinay Kumar Mishra, Siddharth Modia,
among peers and family. Wings Club, Bhopal. The team Joshi. Ayush Ghosh, Avi Bagore, and
The session saw participa- clinched a total of 112 medals – Top gold medal winners in- others.
tion from top names in Mad- 46 Gold, 35 Silver, and 31 clude, Agya Burman, Pari So- District Jujitsu Association
hya Pradesh cricket: Mihir Bronze – finishing as the 2nd lanki, Adhira Dubey, Arohi president Ashok Sen and Sec-
Hirwani (MP Ranji Player), runner-up team in the prestig- Vishwakarma, Poorvi Salve, retary Monalisa Yadav proudly
Sagar Solanki, Soham Pat- ious event. Gayatri Nihore, Yashmi Agar- announced the team’s achiev-
wardhan (India U-18 Cap- Organised under the aegis wal, Vaishnavi Tayde, Hansa ement, while MP Jujitsu As-
tain), Madhav Saxena (IPL of the Madhya Pradesh Jujitsu Verma, Rudra Singh Kachhwa, sociation President Vijendra
Player), Saransh Surana, An- Association, the championship Aavesh Chauhan, Harshpreet Kharsodia, Secretary Rohini
vesh Chawla, and Aditya saw participation from across Singh, Lakshya Malaysia, Ma- Kalam, and Chief Patron Omi
Bhandari (Indore Division the state. The Indore squad, hesh Purohit — among others. Khandelwal extended their
Players). led by Coach Laxmi Chauhan Silver medalists include, hearty congratulations.

Satya Sai, St Raphael’s, Sanmati

join host Emerald in final four
GOAL GLORY | Footwork, Fire, Finals await
Our Sports Reporter their form, beating Sanmati
INDORE School 2-0, with goals from
Daksh Madatwal and Divya-
The late Sunita Singh Mem- raj Singh.
orial inter-school girls' foot- The most thrilling contest
ball competition and the came from the last quarter-
Ashwin Gold Cup Boys Tour- final where Kendriya Vidya-
nament are nearing their laya No 1 drew 1-1 with
thrilling conclusions, with Shishukunj School in regula-
host Emerald Heights School tion time. Pratham Virwan
emerging as a dominant force scored for Shishukunj and
in both categories. Praveen Achal equalised for
Kendriya Vidyalaya. The
Naomi nets Sanmati's defence wide, inter-school boys football match was decided via a
hat-trick for host allowing their forwards to tournament, Emerald penalty shootout, with Ken-
In a dazzling display of penetrate with ease. Sanmati’s Heights School cruised to driya Vidyalaya No 1 clinch-
precision passing and aggres- efforts to retaliate were swiftly the semi-finals with a 4-0 ing victory 5-4.
sive attacking, Emerald intercepted by a disciplined win over St Vincent. Sidd- The final four in both cat-
Heights ‘A’ team thrashed San- Emerald defence. In another hant Ghagh, Prithvi Singh egories promise intense
mati School 6-0 to seal a league clash, St Raphael's and Thakur, Reyansh Nayak, and football as the top schools of
powerful entry into the semi- Choithram School played out Arthav Agarwal scored a Indore battle it out for the
finals. Star forward Naomi a goalless draw. Despite re- goal each in the command- trophy and glory. With
Singh scored a commanding peated attempts, both teams ing performance. Naomi Singh’s flair, Sidd-
hat-trick, while Yana failed to break the deadlock. Agarwal Public School hant’s strikes, and clutch
Wadhwani, Shri Goyal, and edged past DPS Nipania 1-0, moments like KV’s penalty
Tashi Dindaria added one goal Emerald & Satya with Yash scoring the match- thriller, fans can expect
each. The girls employed a Sai lead charge winning goal. Satya Sai Vi- high-octane matchups
short-pass strategy, stretching In the Ashwin Gold Cup dyavihar School continued ahead.
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Crossword #1573 YOUR DAY By Vinayak Vishwas Karandikar On Spiritual Teachers and
ARIES: TARIES: You will be more inclined toward
spirituality and deep thinking today. Expenditure on
LIBRA: A day of social interactions and partnerships.
Expenditure on business partnerships, travel or legal Students: Breaking Common
Misconceptions
religious activities, travel or investments is possible. matters is possible. Success is seen for those in law,
Growth is indicated for those in research, astrology, business, and counselling. Strengthening of bonds with
finance, and teaching. Family discussions may turn your partner or spouse is indicated. Some may
serious. Avoid arguments. Some may suffer from leg pain or acidity. experience headaches or eye strain. Lucky number: 2; Lucky colour:
Lucky number: 7; Lucky colour: Yellow Pink —Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

T
TAURUS: A day of introspection and strong SCORPIO: A day of discipline and hard work. here is a common belief that yoga is becoming popular all over the
intuition. Expect expenditure on loans, medical Expenditure on health or work-related matters is spiritual students and spiritual world. Going to a sweaty room and
treatments or charity. Success is seen for those in likely. Success is seen for those in healthcare, law teachers are different from lifting weights that you would nor-
the occult sciences, finance, and consultancy. enforcement, and finance. Your responsibilities
Avoid confrontations with close family towards family will increase. Some may suffer from others. They are perceived as naïve mally expect a porter to lift can also
members.Family discussions may turn serious. Some may joint pain or digestive issues. Lucky number: 4; Lucky colour: and weird in their habits. While they seem weird to them. As long as they
experience anxiety or digestive issues. Lucky number: 9; Lucky Brown may indeed be different, in no way are are not imposing their perspective of
colour: Red
SAGITTARIUS: A day of enthusiasm and learning. they deluded. Hence, to call them life choices on you, it is fine.T rue
GEMINI: A good day to connect with influential people. Expenditure on education, children or creative naive and weird is not appro- spiritual teachers are not inter-
Sudden gains or unexpected expenses related to activities is likely. Success is seen for those in
businesses are likely. Growth is indicated for people in teaching, content writing, and media. A joyful day priate. ested in converting you to
marketing, media, education, and business fields. You may with your family or children is indicated. Some may If one has spent some their line of thinking. They
have deep discussions with your spouse or partner. Take suffer from knee pain or stress. Lucky number: 1; Lucky colour: time in remote ashrams, it will share their knowledge
care of your nerves and avoid stress. Lucky number: 5; Lucky colour: Orange
Green is possible to be somewhat guiding and wisdom with
CAPRICORN: A day of emotional depth and
CANCER: A day of responsibilities and work
pressure. Expenditure is likely on career growth,
nostalgia. Expenditure on homes, renovations or
real estate is possible. Success is seen for those in
out of touch with society.
However, once one Light whoever is interested in
learning. They may con-
travel or legal matters. Success is seen for those in real estate, construction, and interior designing. A returns, with a sharp, direct, duct awareness pro-
medical, law or government jobs. Balance is needed good time for family bonding. Some may suffer and accepting mind, it is not at all dif- grammes so people know that such
between work and family time. Some may suffer from chest congestion or fatigue. Lucky number: 8; Lucky ficult for one to integrate with society. teachings are available. If people try to
from back pain or stomach-related issues. Lucky number: 8; Lucky colour: Grey
colour: Blue What is weird about getting up early brainwash you, it is an aberration.
AQUARIUS: A day for networking and in the morning and doing meditation, One has to accept the fact that spiritual
Across Down LEO: A day for philosophical and spiritual insights. communication. Expenditure on travel, gadgets or
1 Electrical conductance unit 1 "My" in French ? Expenditure on education, travel or donations is likely. learning new skills is possible. Success is seen for japa or energy work? These practices students and teachers are as normal as
4 Is in debt 2 Sing wordlessly Success is seen for those in teaching, religious those in journalism, IT, and social media. are medically proven to be beneficial anybody else. The difference is that
8 Vinyl 3 Rain __ __ : fair weather or activities, and publishing. A good day for deep Communication gaps may arise with your siblings. for both body and mind. Yes, these stu- spirituality is a higher priority in their
11 The possessive case of foul? (2,5) emotional conversations with your loved ones. Some Some may suffer from throat infections or allergies. Lucky
may suffer from hip pain or dehydration. Lucky number: 3; Lucky number: 5; Lucky colour: Sky Blue dents or teachers don't work for lives compared to others. So next time
"we" 4 ___ handed : generous? colour: Yellow money in the conventional sense. They you see a spiritual teacher in a saffron
12 Five as a prefix? 5 Move through PISCES: A day for financial planning and decision-
definitely handle money and set up robe, don't think of him as something
6 Spanish queen VIRGO: A day of sudden changes and transformations. Be making. Expenditure on luxury, comfort or family
14 Annoy cautious about unnecessary expenses or financial losses. needs is possible. Success is seen for those in institutions, but the work of teaching weird or odd. Just understand that this
15 Navigation Mgmnt. Sys. 7 Supplemental Type Certificate Growth is seen for those in psychology, research, and banking, finance, and the art field. A peaceful time
8 Tripoli is its capital and social service is a deliberate is the uniform their work involves—
16 Make into law auditing. Unexpected changes in family dynamics are with family is indicated. Family discussions may turn
choice. nothing more, nothing less.
17 Son of Tarzan of the Apes? 9 Person authorised to act for possible. Some may suffer from sleep issues or nerve- serious. Some may suffer from weight gain or sleep issues. Lucky
another related problems. Lucky number: 6; Lucky colour: White number: 2; Lucky colour: White What is weird about being vegetar- The writer is the founder of
18 Clock pointer
20 Type of gemstone 10 Proverbially it's the limit ian when a majority of the world is Aarsha Vidya Foundation. You can
13 Right away (2,4) FPJ - SUDOKU - 464 becoming vegetarian anyway? They write to him at
22 One of a pair
24 Catwalk 19 Some - no matter which may do "funny" exercises like yoga, but [email protected]
26 Minute 21 National Weather Serv.
27 Thin flat circular objects - 22 Teletype setter, in short
gramophone records? 23 A humorous person?
28 Fr. holy title 24 Opponent
25 Second-hand
29 Embankment
27 ___ bank: Former public
30 Art degs. sector bank
33 Simple single-celled 29 Find position of
organism 30 Advantage to be gained
34 Short note 31 Annual maintenance contract
35 French mathematician 32 Fifth note of the scale
37 Twelfth of a foot 33 Chow mein enhancer
38 Indian music form 34 Russian space station
39 Moon sea 35 Snobbish
41 Large sea fish 36 One of the As of AAP WHAT TO DO: Fill in the grid so that every row, every
42 Cabs 39 Bearing column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
45 Giant's curse 40 Org. Every puzzle has only one correct solution.
48 Peculiar 41 Colour Reversal Intermediate
49 North Pole personnel 43 Pet name for Alfred Solution
50 Integer, in short? 44 Sixteen for Caesar
40�Assn, 41�CRI, 43�Alf, 44�XVI, 46�INC, 47�ETA. 48�Rum, 49�Elves, 50�Int, 51�Idi, 52�Finn, 53�TCA.

51 Uganda's Amin 46 Ind. Natl. Congress

31�AMC, 32�Soh, 33�Msg, 34�Mir, 35�Proud, 36�Aadmi, 39�Mien, 35�Pascal, 37�Inch, 38�Raga, 39�Mare, 41�Cod, 42�Taxis, 45�Fie,
23�Wit, 24�Rival, 25�Used, 27�Dena, 29�Locate, 30�Benefit, 26�Tiny, 27�Discs, 28�Ste, 29�Levee, 30�BAs, 33�Monad, 34�Memo,
52 Helsinki chap 47 Estimated time of arrival, in 8�Libya, 9�Proxy, 10�Sky, 13�At once, 19�Any, 21�NWS, 22�TTS, 16�Enact, 17�Boy, 18�Hand, 20�Onyx, 22�Twin, 24�Runway,
53 Terminal Control Area, abbr. short Down: 1�Mon, 2�Hum, 3�Or shine, 4�Open, 5�Wend, 6�Ena, 7�STC, Across: 1�Mho, 4�Owes, 8�LPs, 11�Our, 12�Penta, 14�Irk, 15�NMS,
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Crossword #1573

Across 28 Fr. holy title Down 24 Opponent

1 Electrical 29 Embankment 1 "My" in French ? 25 Second-hand
conductance unit 30 Art degs. 2 Sing wordlessly 27 ___ bank: Former
4 Is in debt 33 Simple single- 3 Rain __ __ : fair public sector bank
8 Vinyl celled organism weather or foul? (2,5) 29 Find position of
11 The possessive 34 Short note 4 ___ handed : 30 Advantage to be
case of "we" 35 French generous? gained
This is a test to gauge your mental flexibility, 12 Five as a prefix? mathematician 5 Move through 31 Annual maintenance
creativity and cunning. Good Luck!
Riddler

14 Annoy 37 Twelfth of a foot 6 Spanish queen contract

(Example: 16 O in a P. Answer: 16 Ounces in a 15 Navigation 38 Indian music 7 Supplemental Type 32 Fifth note of the scale
Pound) 26 J on the I S C Mgmnt. Sys. form Certificate 33 Chow mein enhancer
Answer: 26 Justices on the Indian Supreme Court 16 Make into law 39 Moon sea 8 Tripoli is its capital 34 Russian space station
17 Son of Tarzan of 41 Large sea fish 9 Person authorised to 35 Snobbish
the Apes? 42 Cabs act for another 36 One of the As of AAP
18 Clock pointer 45 Giant's curse 10 Proverbially it's the 39 Bearing
20 Type of gemstone 48 Peculiar limit 40 Org.
22 One of a pair 49 North Pole 13 Right away (2,4) 41 Colour Reversal
24 Catwalk personnel 19 Some - no matter Intermediate
26 Minute 50 Integer, in short? which 43 Pet name for Alfred
27 Thin flat circular 51 Uganda's Amin 21 National Weather Serv. 44 Sixteen for Caesar
objects - 52 Helsinki chap 22 Teletype setter, in 46 Ind. Natl. Congress
gramophone 53 Terminal Control short 47 Estimated time of
records? Area, abbr. 23 A humorous person? arrival, in short

SUDOKU
47�ETA.
41�CRI, 43�Alf, 44�XVI, 46�INC,
36�Aadmi, 39�Mien, 40�Assn,
33� Msg, 34� Mir, 35� Proud,
30� Benefit, 31� AMC, 32� Soh,
25�Used, 27�Dena, 29�Locate,
21�NWS, 22�TTS, 23�Wit, 24�Rival,
10� Sky, 13� At once, 19� Any,
6�Ena, 7�STC, 8�Libya, 9�Proxy,

Travellers 3�Or shine, 4�Open, 5�Wend,

53�TCA. Down: 1�Mon, 2�Hum,
Can you find the words connected in one way or the other with the theme indicated by 49�Elves, 50�Int, 51�Idi, 52�Finn,

the title in today's Word Search?

42� Taxis, 45� Fie, 48� Rum,
38� Raga, 39� Mare, 41� Cod,
The words may be read horizontally, vertically or diagonally either forwards or 34�Memo, 35�Pascal, 37�Inch,

backwards, but always in straight lines. Use a ruler to cross them through as you find them.
29�Levee, 30�BAs, 33�Monad,
26� Tiny, 27� Discs, 28� Ste,
20�Onyx, 22�Twin, 24�Runway,
16� Enact, 17� Boy, 18� Hand,
11�Our, 12�Penta, 14�Irk, 15�NMS,
Across: 1�Mho, 4�Owes, 8�LPs,

Astronaut Itinerant Rover

Aviator Mariner Sailor
Courier Nomad Sundowner
Driver Passenger Tourist
Emigrant Pilgrim Tramp
Hiker Pilot Wanderer
WHAT TO DO: Fill in the grid
Hobo Rambler so that every row, every column
Horseman Rider and every 3x3 box contains the
digits 1 to 9. Every puzzle has
only one correct solution.
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Indore, Friday, July 25, 2025

Running
Kabir Singh Bhandari cess, and Ahaan too. None of them

I
had any airs themselves. Ahaan,
t was a rainy evening in just a few days into the success of
Bandra, and I had just his big debut, came across as com-
hopped out of a cafe on pletely down-to-earth and dis-
Carter’s Road near the Khao tinctly soft-spoken. And let’s just

into the
Gali. As I was going to turn a say that the way they were
corner for some Kolkata- dressed, and the way they carried
style jhalmuri, I themselves, you wouldn’t have
thought I spotted been able to make out that the film
the newest jodi had just released two days back
in Bollywood and it is doing so well. A welcome
right behind change from watching certain ac-
me, entering tors who are only seen in oh-so-

Saiyaara
another adjac- perfect made-up airport looks and
ent cafe. Was it carry an entourage around with
actually lead them wherever they go. This also
actor Ahaan gelled with the promotional strat-
Panday and di- egy YRF had adopted for the film,
rector Mohit where we were lucky enough not
Suri (you all to have newbies indulging in cir-

jodi
were expecting cus-monkey-like behaviour on
Aneet Padda, loop before the film had released.
right?), or was it Hopefully, decision-makers from
the cappuccino other houses take note, and we
taking effect? judge a film by the script and act-
Mohit was in a ing, and not by overzealous pro-
green hoodie and motional stunts that have become
shorts, and Ahaan was the flavour of the day.
also casually dressed, On that note, I also jokingly
passing off as a tall, slim, asked Ahaan whether he plans

What’s the lead pair

college-going boy, with that to have any bouncers surround-
raw, rugged bag full of hair he ing him now. “No, man, not at
sports on screen. So I walked all,” he said. Well, here’s wishing

like in real life, though? in, said a quick hi, congratu-

lated Mohit on the film’s suc-
you all the best for the future,
Krish Kapoor.

JLo spills Anjuum Faakih’s

Jennifer Lopez
gets bold at
Lucca Summer

bedroom harsh reality

Festival, hints
at Ben Affleck
split and

secrets
shares intimate

of rejections
details about
her sex life
CJ Desk mantic. You put on candles

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and soft music — on those
merican pop days, I like it real slow. But
star Jennifer there’s other days... maybe
Lopez did not
mince words
because it’s a new kind of
time for me, maybe because
‘I started doubting myself’: Actress opens up about
during her per- it’s summertime and it’s hot being out of work for 2 years and facing rejections
formance at the Lucca outside — I feel a little more
Summer Festival in Italy on naughty.” Rashita Sahni many rejections. Anjuum confessed, “I

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Monday, as she spoke openly With the crowd cheering, know staying relevant is a little hard in
about her sex life and ap- JLo added, “You ever get njuum Faakih, best known for today’s time, but God has been kind. I’ve
peared to take a dig at ex- that feeling? Where you feel her memorable roles on been wanting to do something good, but I
husband Ben Affleck. like being naughty? On television, has never shied haven’t had work for the past two years. I
While performing her those days, I like it real fast.” away from speaking her truth. did audition for projects - some I rejected,
new song, Up All Night, Later in the show, Lopez In a candid chat with The and some people rejected me. My height
Lopez sang lyrics that many joked that she had decided Free Press Journal, the actress got real and personality are such that I don’t end up
believe allude to her recent to stop singing her “love about her emotional highs and lows in re- fitting into a lot of roles. But I’ve never given
split from Affleck: “I’m up songs” on her European cent years, her love for the medium of up. I’ve always had a positive attitude to-
all night, dancing on some- tour, and would now television, and why she believes in staying wards my life and career. I’ve only learnt to
body, living my best life. I bet perform her “anti-love positive despite professional setbacks. keep moving ahead and never stop and
you wish that you were by songs” instead. Despite her passion towards that’s exactly what I’m doing.”
my side. I got tired of you Reports had earlier stated acting, the past couple of years Anjuum also touched upon the

FPJ
breaking me down.” that JLo's new album is in- haven’t been easy as she faced emotional toll rejection can take
She followed up the per- spired by everything that on an actor. “Look, it’s our first
formance by sharing inti- she went through when she time being human - every one of
mate details with the crowd. was with Ben. "Wreckage Of E XC L U S I V E us. So to say I don’t care anymore
“I have to be honest with You was so specifically about would be a lie. I do care. When I
you,” she said, “sometimes I Ben, and Up All Night points get rejected in auditions, I start
get in different moods at to where Jennifer is at in her doubting myself, wondering if I’m not
night. I don’t know about life right now. This is a good enough. Maybe I’ve played a char-
you, but I do — and some- whole new era for Jennifer acter for so long that I can’t break out of it.
times I like it hard.” and she isn’t going to be Maybe I’m doing the same thing again, or
She continued, “Other holding back," a report in trying something new but not pulling it off.
days, I’m feeling a little ro- The Sun stated. And then there’s the stress, the anxiety of
not working for all these years. Of course,
it bothers you. But I choose to keep a posi-

Actors
tive attitude because I believe in fate, I be-

Filmy Shots Actors Adivi Sesh and Mrunal

Thakur sustain minor injuries
lieve in destiny, I believe in hard work. I
believe in all good things. That said, I don’t
want to act cool and say, ‘Oh, I don’t care.’
during high-octane action
MJ biopic now scheduled to release scene while Of course I care. I get disheartened. But I
in April 2026 don’t have any other option except to stay

injured
filming
positive. That’s what I’ve been doing, and
The biopic based on the life of the their
honestly, that’s what’s brought me this far.
King of Pop Michael Jackson titled upcoming I’m sustaining it. I’m thankful to God and
Michael will now release worldwide movie,
on April 24, 2026. The film was my stars for not letting me down. It’s a
Dacoit, in journey, a process—sometimes good,
earlier scheduled to release in
Hyderabad

on shoot
October 2025. Antoine Fuqua di- sometimes bad. I’m learning to accept and
rects, with John Logan as screen- embrace it all as it comes.”
writer and Jaafar Jackson starring as Anjuum also expressed unwavering
his late uncle. Graham King, an loyalty towards the medium that made
Oscar winner for The Departed, pro- her a household name - television.“I’m
duces, reports variety.com. “Michael explores the global very proud of whatever I do. Since the
superstar’s journey to become known to the world as the beginning, I’ve wanted to excel in one
King of Pop, presenting an intimate look at the life and en- CJ Desk medium. So if I’m doing TV, I want to

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during legacy of one of the most influential, trailblasing excel in television. I may transition
artists the world has ever known,” the synopsis reads. ctors Adivi Sesh and into web shows or films later in life,
Mrunal Thakur, who are but TV is my bread and butter. It
Kevin Hart to perform live in India currently shooting for has given me everything—name,
for the first time their upcoming film, Da- fame, money. I run my house-
District by Zomato, the going-out platform, has an- coit, reportedly got in- hold because of television, and
nounced that Emmy and Grammy- jured on the sets of the film. While the I’m very loyal to it. I would never
nominated comedian Kevin Hart two have not issued official statements on say I got bored doing TV or that I
will perform live in India for the the incident, if reports are to be believed, didn’t vibe with it - never. I am
very first time. The much-antici- both sustained minor injuries and were a TV personality, and even if
pated show is scheduled for Sep- given immediate medical attention. you see me on the big
tember 21, 2025, at the NSCI Dome According to a report in Telugu 360, the screen someday, you’ll still
SVP Stadium in Mumbai. As part of incident happened when Adivi and Mru- see me on TV. People
his globally nal were shooting for some high-octane tend to put artists
acclaimed ‘Acting My Age’ tour, scenes for the actioner. The shooting of into categories, and
Hart will take the stage with his
the film has been taking place in Hyde- I feel we shouldn’t
signature mix of sharp observations, personal stories,
rabad, and the two hurt themselves do that. It makes
and humor exploring societal norms and the realities of
while performing a fast-paced scene. me feel bad. I
aging. The Mumbai performance promises an evening
After immediate first-aid, the two would really re-
of non-stop laughter and world-class entertainment.
continued the shoot, and Adivi later quest people not to
Hombale, Kleem announce Mahavatar Cinematic visited a physician to get himself categorise us.”
checked. Mrunal too, reportedly,
Universe with Narsimha prioritised the shoot and wrapped up
Hombale Films and Kleem Productions have an- the day’s schedule to avoid further
nounced the ambitious delays.
Mahavatar Cinematic Uni- Adivi and Mrunal’s accident
verse, an animated fran-
comes days after stuntman SM Raju died
chise chronicling the ten
on the sets of Pa Ranjith’s upcoming film,
divine avatars of Lord Scan QR code
while performing a high-octane stunt. His
Vishnu. Spanning 2025 to watch the
car incorrectly landed on a ramp and
to 2037, it begins with full interview
Mahavatar Narsimha and concludes with flipped multiple times mid-air before land-
ing with a thud. The incident left the veteran on FPJ’s You-
Mahavatar Kalki Part 2. Tube channel
stuntman dead on the spot.
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Deepika picks ‘Fire in my belly

to do the next’
Atlee film CJ Desk
Bollywood actor
Sierra Leone, West Africa.

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It was followed by a sub-
ollywood actor Randeep Hooda sequent high-risk mission.
R a n d e e p Hooda will be seen in
seeks roles that
Deepika Padukone Hooda wishes
to do films that ignite passion, with
the role of Major General
Pal Punia, then Company
left the film Spirit can spark a
upcoming films Commander of the 14th
“fire” in himself, some- Mechanised Infantry, who
due to work and thing to drive his urge for including played a key role in navi-
pay issues. She more work.
The Jaat star recently
Operation Khukri gating the tense standoff
and the rescue operation
chose to work opened up about his up- of the soldiers.
coming projects, giving subtle Earlier this year, Randeep
in Atlee’s movie hints about the films in the Hooda Films and Rahul Mit-
instead Atlee pipeline.
“I am currently in the
tra Films acquired the ex-
clusive film rights to the
stage where I have to choose. operation.
And that is what gives me The actor will also re-
CJ Desk citing differences of opinion on fee, the fire in my belly to do the unite with his Extraction

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work hours, etc.” next,” he told ANI, in refer- director Sam Hargrave for
eepika Padukone and Deepika was replaced by Triptii ence to his next releases. the upcoming action-
Sandeep Reddy Dimri in the movie. While announc- Randeep Hooda has thriller Matchbox alongside
Vanga’s Spirit have ing Triptii’s casting in Spirit, Vanga been on a busy slate lately, John Cena.
been in the news for had shared on social media, “The fe- including Operation Khukri, Based on the iconic Match-
the past many weeks. male lead for my film is now official.” which is based on the real-life box car line, the film will show
Reportedly, the actress was offered Till now, neither Deepika nor events of 2000, when 233 In- the story of a group of childhood
the film, but she opted out of it as the Vanga has spoken about the whole dian Army soldiers were taken friends who come together to stop
makers didn’t agree to her demands controversy. But these reports of the hostage by rebel forces in a global disaster.
like higher remuneration, an eight- actress asking for an eight-hour shift
hour working shift, and more. How- because she is a new mother have
ever, now, according to a report in started a discussion in the industry.
Bollywood Hungama, the actress A lot of celebrities like Ajay
made an exit from the Prabhas Devgn, Vidya Balan, Siddharth P.
starrer because of Atlee’s film with Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Neha
Allu Arjun. Dhupia, Vikrant Massey, Anurag
A source told the portal, “Deepika Basu, and others have spoken about
loved the script and role in an eight-hour shift for actresses who
Sandeep Vanga’s film. The are new mothers, and most of
contract was being drawn them have supported it.
up, when a week later she Last month, it was officially
was offered Atlee’s film announced that Deepika will be
with Allu Arjun, which she seen in Atlee’s film which stars
liked even more than San- Allu Arjun as the male
deep Vanga’s film. Since lead. The movie is a
she couldn’t do both sci-fi action thriller,
the projects, she de- and the an-
cided to opt out nouncement
of Spirit, video of the ac-
tress had gone
viral on social
media.

Allu Arjun

New film heads

to Venice
Richa Chadha,
Ali Fazal’s
Pushing
Buttons
Studios boards
Stills from Dil Bechara
Secrets of a

Sanjana celebrates Dil Bechara

Mountain
Serpent

CJ Desk

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CJ Desk a year prepping, immersing myself in Kizie’s

S
ollywood actors Richa Chadha and Bengali dialect, her chronic illness, and her
Ali Fazal have joined Secrets of a anjana Sanghi is celebrating Jamshedpur roots. But I guess nothing truly pre-
Mountain Serpent, an up- a special milestone on Thurs- pares you for being a lead actor.”
coming feature by day — the five-year anniver- She added, “Though I’d been on sets since
filmmaker Nidhi sary of her poignant debut as Rockstar at 13 — doing cameos and ads — this
Saxena, as producers through a lead in Dil Bechara. Re- was a whole new level of responsibility. The en-
their Pushing Buttons Studios. leased on July 24, 2020, the film tire story rested on my shoulders, demanding
Starring Trimala Adhikari starred the late Sushant Singh 200% effort every moment. Mukesh and Su-
and Adil Hussain, the movie Rajput and was directed by Mu- shant guided me through it all.”
is set to have its world pre- kesh Chhabra. An adaptation Speaking about her dynamic with director
miere at the Venice Film of the bestselling novel The Mukesh Chhabra, she called Dil Bechara a
Festival 2025. Fault in Our Stars, the “unique double debut.” “Mukesh literally
Set in a remote Hima- film struck an emo- sparked my acting career, spotting me in school
layan town during the tional chord with in 2010 and casting me in Rockstar. For him to
1990s, the film tells the inti- audiences across the then entrust me with the lead in his direc-
mate story of Barkha (Ad- country and turned torial debut meant the world. Navigating
hikari), a schoolteacher Sanghi into an overnight our firsts together created a truly special
whose husband is posted sensation. dynamic on set.” Sanghi’s performance as
at the border. Reflecting on her journey, Sanghi Kizie was lauded for its authenticity and
“In a place where most men said, “It was the scene where Kizie grace. Her chemistry with Rajput added
are gone and days echo with si- walks in and declares depth to the bittersweet love story, mak-
lence, Barkha finds herself drawn to her mum, ‘I hate ing it one of the most emotionally reson-
to Manik Guho (Hussain), a mys- Sandesh.’ I’d spent ant films of 2020.
terious outsider who disrupts the
fragile balance of waiting, restraint,
and myth,” read the official logline.

Aamir Khan to hoist the Indian

Fazal and Chadda, who launched
Pushing Buttons Studios in 2023 and
produced acclaimed drama Girls Will

national flag at IFFM 2025

Be Girls, said they were immediately
drawn to the story of Secrets of a
Mountain Serpent.
“This is a story rooted in myth and yet
is startlingly relevant today. At PBS, we
believe in backing storytellers who take CJ Desk anga unfurl on foreign soil, sur- We look forward to welcoming

B
creative risks and Nidhi has crafted rounded by artists, filmmakers, and audiences from all walks of life to
something singular, poetic, and soul- ollywood superstar members of the Indian and Austra- witness this inspiring moment.”
ful,” they added. Aamir Khan will lian communities, fills our hearts with IFFM, backed by the Government
Saxena, who also wrote the film, hoist the Indian pride,” said festival director Mitu of Victoria, stands as the largest In-
said the movie is about women who national flag at the Bhowmick Lange. dian film festival held outside of
choose to risk everything and follow Indian Film Festival The festival director added: “Hav- India. With a legacy of showcasing
their desires, shedding the burden of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 ing Aamir Khan, whose voice vision powerful and diverse Indian stories,
of moralities imposed upon them in August. and cinema has had a profound im- the festival continues to be a beacon
by the world. The ceremony will take pact on generations of film lovers of inclusivity and cinematic excel-
“I was looking for kindred collab- place as part of the festival’s not just in India but globally, lead lence. In other news, the restored
orators and this feels like a meeting annual Independence Day cel- this moment is truly a rare honour.” version of filmmaker Prem Kapoor’s
of minds and hearts. It also feels ebrations. Bhowmick added that Aamir’s 1971 Badnaam Basti, which is de-
like we no longer need to borrow “The flag hoisting ceremony at presence represents the strength scribed as India’s first gay film, will
men's voices to tell our stories. We IFFM is more than just a formal and integrity of Indian storytelling be showcased at the The Indian Film
have our own voice, which is strong, tradition; it’s a deeply emotional and and “the values we stand for at Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) for its
with femininity,” she added. unifying experience. Seeing the Tir- IFFM, equality and unity in diversity. pride celebratory night.
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