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NATION GAMES Cinema Did Vicky get his

Indian Army, Central Chennai Super Kings due in Chhaava?
Armed Police Forces will be looking for a
conduct joint training turnaround against Edit Age no bar: Vaibhav’s
exercise ‘Sanyukt Abhyas’ Punjab Kings today brilliant knock

CRUSHING BLOW PLANNED | On the eve of a Cabinet Committee on Security India pins
meeting, PM Modi huddled with top defence and intelligence officials
‘rogue state’
India weighs response to Pahalgam label on Pak
Agencies
Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar
NEW DELHI
BHAGWAT UNITED NATIONS:

A day ahead of the Cabinet

MEETS PM India said that the "strong, un-
equivocal" support and soli-
Committee on Security’s cru- Rashtriya Swayamsevak darity extended by global
cial deliberations, Prime Min- Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan leaders in the wake of the ter-
ister Narendra Modi held a Bhagwat met PM Modi at 7, rorist attack in Pahalgam is a
high-level meeting with De- Lok Kalyan Marg in New testimony to the international
fence Minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi on Tuesday evening. It community's "zero tolerance"
National Security Adviser Ajit soaked meadows of Baisaran. likelihood of a strong retali- of steely determination. Accord- followed a high-level review for terrorism.
Doval, and the chiefs of the “India is determined to de- atory move. ing to sources, it was not a forum chaired by the Prime Min- "The Pahalgam terrorist at-
armed forces to assess India’s liver a crushing blow to terror- The meeting, held at the for bellicose rhetoric but one of ister earlier in the day to as- tack represents the largest
response to the Pahalgam ter- ism,” the Prime Minister was Prime Minister’s official resi- quiet, methodical planning.
sess India’s response to the number of civilian casualties
terror attack in Pahalgam.
ror attack, which claimed the quoted as saying by govern- dence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, since the horrific 26/11 Mum-
lives of 26 tourists in the blood- ment sources, signalling the was marked by an atmosphere 4Contd on | nation 4Contd on | nation bai attacks in 2008," India's
Deputy Permanent Represen-
tative to the UN, Ambassador
Yojna Patel, said. She was

54 Kashmir tourist `50 LAKH FOR KIN OF speaking at the hybrid launch
event for the 'Victims of Ter-
rorism Association Network'
Congress for special
spots off limits TERROR ATTACK: CM (VoTAN) of the UN Office of
Counter-Terrorism at the session on attack
M Saleem Pandit and Doodpathri are blocked, world body's headquarters on Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar Therefore, he added that “the
SRINAGAR but Shopian’s Pir Ki Gali is oper- Prajakta Pol ari has thanked the Chief Min- Monday. NEW DELHI Opposition believes that a
ational with strong deployment. MUMBAI ister for this decision. The deci- "Having been a victim of special session of both Houses
Authorities in Jammu and Baramulla’s Gulmarg functions sion follows earlier discussions cross-border terrorism for Congress leaders Rahul Gan- of Parliament should be con-
Kashmir on Tuesday an- under a six-point grid, while The Maharashtra government where the government had decades, India fully under- dhi and Mallikarjun Kharge vened, where the represen-
nounced shut-down of 54 tour- nearby sites like Habba Kha- has announced a financial as- proposed such a move. Chief stands the long-lasting impact have written a letter to Prime tatives of the people can show
ist spots as part of a toon remain shut. In Srinagar, sistance of �50 lakh for each Minister Devendra Fadnavis such acts have on victims, Minister Narendra Modi urg- their unity and determination”.
region-wide security clamp- areas like Boulevard Road and families of the six victims from also announced that direct their families and society," ing him to convene a special Gandhi urged that this
down. However, several major Mughal Gardens are open with the state who lost their lives in family members of the de- Patel added. session of Parliament to dis- special session be convened at
destinations remain open security, while Harwan resorts the Pahalgam terror attack. ceased who are facing employ- Patel said that the open cuss the terrorist attack in Pa- the earliest. He also posted
under tight security. and Dachigam’s trout farm are The announcement was made ment challenges will be offered confession of Pakistan's De- halgam and to send across the about the letter on “X” and
An official circular outlines a closed. during the state cabinet meet- government jobs. fence Minister Khawaja Asif message that “at this critical wrote how demonstrating
district-wise shut-down, while Kokernag Garden in Anant- ing on Tuesday, where Chief “Through this decision, admitting to his country's his- time, India must show that we unity was the need of the hour.
select sites are guarded by nag is active with tourist po- Minister Devendra Fadnavis we want to send a clear mess- tory of supporting and fund- will always stand together Meanwhile, Congress gen-
CAPF, CRPF, and QRT teams. In lice, but Verinag remains shut. paid heartfelt tribute to the vic- Chief Minister Fadnavis an- age that the state government ing terrorist organisations against terrorism”. eral secretary Jairam Ramesh
Bandipora, Gurez Valley is Sonamarg, Aharbal, and tims. In addition to financial nounced that Asavari Jagdale, firmly stands with those exposes Pakistan as a "rogue Gandhi, who is Leader of Op- also wrote about the need for a
closed at Sumbal, while Ath- Thajwas Glacier are accessible aid, the government will also daughter of Santosh Jagdale who lost their lives resisting state" fuelling global terrorism position in Lok Sabha, wrote in special session by posting on “X”
watoo and Wullar Vantage Park with joint forces on patrol. support the affected families in from Pune who was killed in terrorism. and destabilising the region. the letter, dated April 28, that about how, “On Feb 22, 1994,
stay open with CRPF protec- matters related to education the Pahalgam attack, will be “the terrorist attack in Pahal-
tion. Budgam’s Tousimaidan 4Contd on | nation and employment. given a government job. Asav- 4Contd on | nation 4Contd on | nation gam has outraged every Indian”. 4Contd on | nation

Briefs Liberals take Canada

Trust on infra
investment
in poll shake-up
In a major move to boost FPJ News Service
infrastructure devel- MUMBAI Mark Carney wins PM reaches
opment and raise capital
for key projects like roads In a dramatic political reversal,
Canadian election, out: Reboot
and bridges, the Maha- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Conservative Pierre on cards
rashtra state government Carney’s Liberal Party clinched Poilievre and pro-
has granted approval for a decisive victory in the federal Khalistani Jagmeet PM Modi on Tuesday con-
gratulated Canadian PM
the establishment of the election, riding a wave of na- Singh lose seats in Mark Carney on the Liberal
Maha InvIT (Maharashtra tionalist backlash against U.S.
Infrastructure Investment President Donald Trump's in-
a major political Party's election win, ex-
Trust). With this decision, flammatory rhetoric and ag- upheaval pressing hope for a re-
newed and constructive
Maharashtra becomes the gressive trade war tactics.
bilateral relationship. Modi
first state in India to set up Carney’s rival, Conservative the wilderness. But Trump’s
highlighted the shared
such a trust. The Maha leader Pierre Poilievre, suf- sudden trade hostilities with
democratic values and
InvIT will provide a new fered a humiliating defeat, los- Canada — including tariff strong people-to-people
platform for fundraising, ing his Ottawa parliamentary hikes, supply-chain threats, and connections between India
facilitating both private seat, according to projections an astonishing call for Canada and Canada, saying he
and public investors to by the Canadian Broadcasting to become the “51st U.S. state” looked forward to unlock-
participate and earn stable Corporation on Tuesday. Just — shocked Canadian voters ing greater opportunities
returns. SEE CITY months ago, Poilievre had been and radically altered the politi- for citizens of both nations.
considered a frontrunner, with cal landscape. SEE WORLD
Sweden polls predicting a Conservative 4Contd on | nation
resurgence after a decade in 4Contd on | nation
Shootout
Several people have been
killed in a shooting at a
hair salon in the Swedish
town of Uppsala, local NOTHING WRONG IN USING
media reported. Police
said they received
emergency calls from the
SPYWARE FOR SECURITY: SC
Online Report Kant and N Kotiswar Singh When a senior advocate
public who reported NEW DELHI was hearing petitions alleging representing some of the peti-
hearing loud use of Pegasus spyware by the tions submitted that nothing
bangs resembling The Supreme Court on Tues- Government of India to snoop was stopping the State from
gunfire near Vaksala day said there was nothing on journalists, judges, activists using the spyware if it has been
Square in the city centre. wrong in the country using a and others, report Live Law purchased, the Court said,
The attack occurred on the spyware for its security but and Bar and Bench. In a refer- "What is wrong if the
eve of the Walpurgis allegations of it being used ence to the ongoing security country is using that spyware
spring festival, an event against private individuals will situation in the country, the against the adverse elements?
that draws large crowds be looked into. Court remarked that one must
into the streets. The Bench of Justices Surya be careful in these times. 4Contd on | nation

offgrid
Fire at Siddique’s Bandra Mall
FPJ News Service Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were
MUMBAI brought in to contain the blaze and pre-
vent it from spreading further. After
A massive fire broke out early Tuesday more than 12 hours of intense firefight-
morning at Link Square Mall on Linking ing efforts, the flames were finally
Road in Bandra West reportedly owned brought under control by evening.
by the Baba Siddique family. Although The fire broke out around 4 AM on
no injuries were reported, the blaze Tuesday at the Croma showroom lo-
gutted several electronic goods stores, cated in the basement of the Link
mobile shops, perfume outlets, and Square Mall, a basement-plus-three-
popular eateries—located on the terrace storey commercial complex on Linking
of the commercial complex. Due to the Road in Bandra West reportedly
thick smoke and low visibility, a high- owned by the family of the slain ex-
tech 'Fire Robot' was deployed to aid minister Baba Siddique. SEE CITY
firefighters in the operation. Addi-
tionally, personnel from the National 4Contd on | nation
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Raghuji Bhonsale’s historic sword returns

Prajakta Pol Bhonsale was a key com- Fadnavis and cultural affairs This marks the first time the
MUMBAI mander in the Maratha army minister Ashish Shelar. Maharashtra government has
during the reign of Working late into the night, recovered such a culturally
In a landmark achievement Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj. the two leaders developed a significant artifact through an
for Maharashtra’s cultural Recognised for his strategic strategic communication plan international auction.
heritage, the state government brilliance and valour in battle, and swiftly moved to secure Speaking to the media on
has successfully acquired the he was honoured with the title Maharashtra’s bid. Under the Tuesday, Shelar expressed his
historic sword of Raja Raghuji ‘Senasaheb Subha’ by the CM's direction, Shelar gratitude to Fadnavis. “This is
Bhonsale – the founder of the Chhatrapati. In the 1740s, appointed a mediator to rep- a moment of immense pride
Bhonsale family in Nagpur – at Raghuji Bhonsale led signifi- tary and political authority in resent the state in the auction. and a historic achievement for
an international auction held cant military campaigns South India. The bid was successfully won, Maharashtra under the
in London. This priceless relic against the Nawabs of Bengal, The acquisition of this his- with a total cost including leadership of Chief Minister
of the Maratha empire will expanding Maratha influence toric artifact was the result of handling, transport and insur- Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy
now be brought back to its into Bengal and Odisha. He coordinated efforts led by ance amounting to Rs47.15 Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde
homeland. Raja Raghuji also established strong mili- Chief Minister Devendra lakh. and Ajit Pawar,” he said.

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION | All EVs sold and registered New trust for
in state will be exempt from taxes; charging stns at every 25km infra funds
Tax, toll waiver, infra
A BMC employee at work near a huge banner displaying photos of labourers on
Walkeshwar Road, ahead of Maharashtra Day on May 1 —Vijay Gohil
FPJ News Service

Inspiring life of Flag hoisting

MUMBAI

boost in new EV policy heightens

In a major move to boost
infrastructure development
and raise capital for key pro-
jects like roads and bridges,
municipal officer Mahayuti rift
Kalpesh Mhamunkar
MUMBAI Policy focus
■ Expanding EV
`1,993 cr
the Maharashtra government
has granted approval for the
establishment of the Maha
to hit silver screen FPJ News Service
MUMBAI
Provision for its Shefali Parab-Pandit
In a major step towards sus- charging infra implementation
InvIT (Maharashtra
tainable transportation, the Infrastructure Investment MUMBAI May 1, celebrated as
■ Encouraging
state Cabinet on Tuesday
approved the Maharashtra environmentally 10% Subsidy on base
price for 2-wheelers,
Trust). With this decision,
Maharashtra becomes the For the first time in the history
Maharashtra Day, typically
sees the chief minister hoist-
Electric Vehicles Policy 2025, sustainable 3-wheelers, non-transport 4- first state in India to set up of the BMC, a film has been ing the flag at Shivaji Park in
aimed at boosting electric
transport wheelers, ST buses such a trust. The Maha InvIT produced spotlighting the life Dadar, with guardian min-
vehicle (EV) adoption and ■ Enhancing will provide a new platform of a civic officer whose vision- isters leading ceremonies
manufacturing across the
state. The policy, which will be
energy security 15% Subsidy on electric
goods vehicles
for fundraising, facilitating
both private and public inves-
ary efforts empowered
municipal workers to pursue
across districts. This year,
however, the annual tradition
effective until 2030, includes a tors to participate and earn education and uplift their lives. has stirred political contro-
provision of Rs1,993 crore exempt from motor vehicle granted on electric goods Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Under the Maha InvIT, the Based on the real-life story of versy over ministerial assign-
over the next five years for its tax, registration certificate vehicles including three- Thackeray Maharashtra state government will estab- Uday Shirurkar, retired ments.
implementation. fees, and renewal charges. wheelers, M1 category trans- Samruddhi Mahamarg. The lish a trust with a structure Assistant Municipal The government has issued
The policy focuses on Charging stations will be set port four-wheelers, light com- loss of toll companies will be that includes sponsors, invest- Commissioner (AMC), the film a circular assigning women
expanding EV charging infra- up at every 25 km along state mercial vehicles (N2, N3), and borne by the government,” ment managers, and project 'Ata Thambaycha Naay' cap- and child development min-
Ashustosh Gowarikar
structure, encouraging envi- and national highways. agricultural EVs like electric added Sarnaik. managers. tures his relentless drive to ister Aditi Tatkare the
with Uday Shirurkar
ronmentally sustainable and Sarnaik also informed that tractors and harvesters. A 50% toll discount will be The trust will operate in uplift BMC's Class IV workers responsibility for the Raigad
innovative transport sol- subsidies will be given for To promote EV, the state provided to electric four- accordance with the guide- by encouraging them to pur- complete their SSC exams in district ceremony and BJP
utions, and enhancing energy vehicle purchase in the state. government has decided to wheelers on other state and lines set by the SEBI. The con- sue education and build self- 2017. minister Girish Mahajan for
security and economic A 10% subsidy on the base give toll exemptions to the E- national highways under the cept of InvIT was first intro- worth. Celebrated filmmaker “The recognition they Nashik. Both Raigad and
growth. The state government price will be offered for elec- vehicles. “Full toll exemption Public Works Department. duced in the United States in Ashutosh Gowariker will por- received from society had a Nashik currently have dis-
anticipates a significant surge tric two-wheelers, three- for electric four-wheel pas- The policy also introduces a 1960, and the NHAI followed tray Shirurkar’s journey in the ripple effect. It inspired 26 putes over who holds the role
in the use and sales of electric wheelers, non-transport four- senger vehicles and buses on clean mobility transition suit in 2020 by creating the film, which will be released on more workers. Motivated by of guardian minister. Tatkare
vehicles as a result. wheelers, state transport the Mumbai-Pune model, which targets a drastic National Highway Maharashtra Day, May 1. the success of their peers, they and Mahajan were the initial
According to transport buses (M3, M4), and buses Yashwantrao Chavan reduction in carbon Infrastructure Trust to raise During his tenure as AMC of too stepped forward to choice for the post.
minister Pratap Sarnaik, “All used in private, state, or urban Expressway, Atal Bihari emissions, air pollutants, and funds. Maharashtra is now 'B' Ward, Shirurkar made an reclaim their education and In Raigad, Bharat
electric vehicles sold and reg- transport services. Vajpayee Shivdi-Nhava Sheva greenhouse gases from the the first state in India to impact in areas like dignity. This remarkable trans- Gogawale, a minister from
istered in Maharashtra will be A 15% subsidy will be Atal Setu, and the Hindu transport sector by 2030. establish such a trust. Madanpura, Pydhonie, Abdul formation caught the attention Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, is
Rehman Street, and Nagpada of producer Dharam Walia, reportedly vying for the post,
– neighborhoods whose very who showed interest to make a given that the party has the
names once evoked fear due to film on it,” said Shirurkar. most MLAs in the district. In

Maha inks `57,260cr Maha tops Cabinet okays vast their notoriety. Known for his
firm stance against unauth-
The film, directed by Shivraj
Waichal, features some of
Nashik, minister Dada Bhuse
is also said to be interested in
performing
hydro power deals state rankings framework for
orised constructions, Marathi cinema’s finest actors: the guardian minister posi-
Shirurkar led multiple demoli- Bharat Jadhav, Siddhartha tion.
tion drives. He also motivated Jadhav, Parna Pethe, and The Shiv Sena has

maritime industry
Class IV civic employees – Rohini Hattangadi. Though expressed discontent after
PTI earning less than Rs6,000 a Shirurkar retired eight years the honour of hoisting the
NEW DELHI month – to pursue education. ago, the movement he started flag on Maharashtra Day was
Kalpesh Mhamunkar His initiative led 23 of them to lives on. once again given to Tatkare.
Maharashtra leads the overall MUMBAI FINANCIAL
composite rankings as the top INCENTIVES
performing state across econ- The Maharashtra Cabinet has Capital subsidies up to
omic and social parameters in approved a landmark policy 15% of the project cost
the country, followed by focusing on shipbuilding,
Gujarat and Karnataka, ship repair and recycling, Skill development
according to a report released making Maharashtra the first assistance covering 50%
on Tuesday. state in India to introduce of employee training
Maharashtra topped in such a comprehensive frame- expenses up to `1 crore
IANS financial development and work for the maritime indus-
MUMBAI
POWER MoUs performed strongly across the try.
R&D support of up to
60% or `5 crore
3,145 MW economic, fiscal and social pil- “By 2030, we aim to attract
The Maharashtra
resources
water
department,
With MAHAGENCO lars while Gujarat is supported
by its leading economic rank
investments of Rs6,600 crore
and generate 40,000 jobs for Aim
Maharashtra State Power 2,110 MW along with favourable out- the youth of Maharashtra. By
Generation Corporation Ltd. With Mahagenco comes in the fiscal and infra- 2047, the goal is to bring in By 2030
Renewable Energy
(MAHAGENCO), Mahagenco structure pillars, according to Rs18,000 crore in investments ■ To attract investments
Renewable Energy Limited 3,650 MW the CareEdge Ratings' 'State and create 3.3 lakh employ- of `6,600 crore
(MREL) and Avaada Aqua With Avada Aqua Ranking 2025' report. ment opportunities,” said
Batteries, on Tuesday, signed Western and southern port and fisheries minister ■ Generate 40,000 jobs
Batteries
three MoUs for an investment states dominate the top five Nitesh Rane.
of Rs57,260 crore to set up 1,200 MW at Varasgaon and rankings. Fiscal, economic and Rane emphasised the
By 2047
pumped storage hydropower 1,600 MW at Panshet will be financial development pillars state’s ambition to capture To bring in `18,000
projects at nine sites to gener- set up. Through Mahagenco are the strong points for west- 33% of India’s shipbuilding crore in investments
ate 8,905 MW. These MoUs
were signed in the presence of
Renewable Energy Limited,
projects of 110 MW at
ern states, while the southern
states performed well across
business by 2047. He also
mentioned that recent visits
Create 3.3 lakh jobs Aakrosh Rally
Chief Minister Devendra Mutkhed, 1200 MW at Nive the economic, financial devel- to the Netherlands by the Maharashtra Maritime Thousands of VHP and Bajrang Dal members participated in a rally to the Mumbai
Fadnavis. These projects will and 800 MW at Varandaghat opment, environment and department of ports and Board will act as the Police Commissioner’s office, alleging harassment by the cops — Vijay Gohil
generate 9,200 jobs. will be set up. Through Avaada governance pillars. fisheries have generated coordinating body for
The MoUs for the pumped Aqua Batteries, projects of “The initiative to rank interest from international investors and
storage hydropower project
with the water resources
2,400 MW capacity at Pawana
Falyan and 1,250 MW capacity
Indian states is an attempt to
capture the long-term growth
companies willing to invest
between Rs2,500 to Rs3,000
development initiatives
AIMPLB calls for ‘batti HC to hear Ojha
contempt plea
gul’ to protest Waqf Act
department and MAHA- at Sirsala will be set up. potential of states, while also crore in state's maritime sec- industries and skill develop-
GENCO with a capacity of 3,145
MW, 2,110 MW through
"The state is leading the way
towards becoming self-suffi-
focusing on the quality and
inclusiveness of the growth
tor. To facilitate this vision,
the policy includes provisions
ment centers.
The state will also set up a
on June 17
Mahagenco Renewable cient in the field of energy. The model. This will facilitate for establishing maritime single-window development FPJ News Service FPJ News Service
Energy Limited and 3,650 MW state government has focused informed decision-making clusters within a 30-km mechanism through the MUMBAI Muslim homes and MUMBAI
with Avada Aqua Batteries. on pumped hydropower pro- and fine-tuning existing pol- radius, developing standa- Maharashtra Maritime Board shops asked to
Through MAHAGENCO,
projects of 125 MW at
jects to make the state energy-
rich along with green energy
icies to suit the diversity in
Indian states,” said Mehul
lone shipyards and ship
recycling facilities, providing
(MMB), which will also over-
see land allocation through a
Muslim homes and establish-
ments countrywide have been
switch off lights The Bombay High Court will
hear on June 17, the suo motu
Ghatghar, 220 MW at Kodali, generation,” said Fadnavis. Pandya, CareEdge CEO. infrastructure, ancillary transparent bidding process. asked to switch off lights between 9pm and contempt proceedings
between 9.00pm and 9.15pm 9.15pm today against advocate Nilesh Ojha
on Wednesday to protest for his 'scandalous and

Belgian court adjourns Choksi’s plea against arrest

against the Waqf Amendment send a message to PM Modi defamatory' remarks against
Act, 2025. that this Act violates funda- a sitting HC judge during a
The All India Muslim mental rights.” press conference related to
Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Some organisations and the Disha Salian death case.
Ashish Singh This was the second plea has demanded his immediate impossible for him to travel. asked mosque imams and kha- individuals were skeptical On Tuesday, Ojha’s advo-
MUMBAI filed by Choksi, who is wanted release, citing procedural This hearing followed the tibs to announce the 'batti gul' about the impact of a 15-min- cate, Ghanshyam Upadhyay,
by Indian authorities in con- irregularities. rejection of Choksi’s earlier protest. ute blackout. Other Muslim sought time to file an applica-
In a significant development nection with one of the Choksi’s defense team has bail application was rejected Religious leaders appealed organisations said they have tion seeking discharge of con-
in the ongoing saga of the country’s biggest banking indicated plans to file addi- by a three-judge bench of the to Muslims to keep the protest not been told about the pro- tempt proceedings. A special
Rs13,500 crore Punjab scams. In his latest sub- tional appeals, emphasising Belgian Court of Appeal, peaceful. A spokesperson for test. “We have not been five-judge bench granted two
National Bank (PNB) fraud mission, Choksi claimed that his medical condition and which deemed him a flight the Jamiat-E-Ulema-E-Ahle- approached by the group that weeks' time to Ojha.
case, the Belgian Court of his arrest was 'arbitrary and arguing that extradition to risk. The court cited his his- Sunnat said, “We want to send has announced it. We are not On April 8, the HC had
Appeal on Tuesday adjourned unlawful,' alleging a violation India could violate his human tory of absconding and the message across to the gov- boycotting it," said Niaz noted that the lawyer’s state-
the hearing of a plea by fugi- of legal procedures and his rights due to inadequate acquiring Antiguan citizen- ernment that their decision to Farouqi of the Jamaat-E- ments in the conference held
tive diamantaire Mehul fundamental rights. medical facilities and poten- ship to evade Indian law as implement the law is not Ulema Halal Trust. on April 1 were 'ex-facie con-
Choksi challenging his arrest. In the closed-door hearing, tial political harassment. grounds to deny bail. The acceptable to us.” Others wondered how temptuous'. The HC said that
While the court has not yet Choksi’s legal team submitted orities had violated estab- Aggarwal has reiterated that bench also dismissed argu- Supporting the protest, Muslims would implement the Ojha’s comments during the
announced the next date of a petition drafted by Advocate lished legal procedures and Choksi is willing to cooperate ments about his health, stat- AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi protest in areas where they are press conference against the
hearing, Choksi will continue Vijay Aggarwal, challenging infringed upon Choksi’s fun- with Indian investigative ing that he was receiving said, “I appeal to the people to not in the majority. They were sitting HC judge and a former
to remain lodged in an the legality of his arrest before damental rights, thereby agencies via video conferenc- adequate treatment in prison, participate in this protest by worried that the gesture could Chief Justice of the HC
Antwerp prison until further the court on Tuesday. The plea breaching the principles of ing, stating that his client’s including care related to his switching off the lights of their make easily identifiable targets 'lowered the dignity of the
orders. contended that Belgian auth- natural justice. The fugitive medical condition makes it reported cancer diagnosis. houses/shops so that we can in communally sensitive areas. court'.
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Briefs Policy for app-based vehicles in state

Kalpesh Mhamunkar earlier constituted to draft the travel exclusively with female Additionally, drivers must
MUMBAI MUMBAI policy. Based on the commit- drivers and co-passengers will undergo training from recog-
Navlakha wants tee’s report and the provisions be made available for nised institutions, and both
to shift to Delhi The Maharashtra state cabinet
has approved the implemen-
of the Motor Vehicles Act and
related rules, the state govern-
enhanced safety.
Applicants must adhere to
drivers and passengers must
be covered under insurance.
Elgar Parishad accused tation of an aggregator policy ment has now introduced the the Information Technology A robust grievance redressal
Gautam Navlakha has for app-based vehicle services new policy framework. Act, 2000, and follow all appli- mechanism will also be man-
sought the NIA court’s across the state. The decision Under this policy, vehicle cable guidelines. Aggregators datory to promptly resolve
permission to relocate to was taken during a cabinet owners wishing to operate must have a compliant app or passenger and driver con-
Delhi, citing financial meeting chaired by Chief app-based services must website that meets security cerns.
hardship. Currently staying Minister Devendra Fadnavis. comply with several safety standards, including features In the coming days, a
on rent in Bandra with his In accordance with the requirements to ensure pas- like real-time GPS tracking, detailed rulebook for imple-
partner, Navlakha, 72, said Supreme Court’s directives, a senger protection. Notably, for emergency contact options, menting the aggregator policy

Vijay Gohil
the cost of living in Mumbai committee headed by women opting for ride-pool- and thorough background in Maharashtra will be pub-
has become unsustainable Sudhirkumar Srivastava was ing services, the option to verification of drivers. lished separately.
post his bail in May 2024.
The Supreme Court had
barred him from leaving the Dancing for next win
city as part of his bail NEGLIGENCE | Civic body has been accused of Mass protest On the occasion of International Dance Day, students from ‘Dance with VDI’
conditions. The court has practicing for their upcoming performance at Girgaon Chowpatty
directed the NIA to respond dereliction of duty and financial neglect that against BEST
to his plea. “He is struggling has crippled the key mode of public transport
to meet basic needs like fare hike
HC quashes GST demand
BEST facing major
rent, food, and travel,” the
application reads. Kamal Mishra

Man loses `3cr

MUMBAI

on TDR in key ruling

crisis due to BMC’s
AIMIM Maharashtra has
in online fraud sounded the bugle against the FPJ News Service dential complex on an 8,000 sq
A 47-year-old man lost proposed fare hike in MUMBAI Order passed while ft plot in Mouza Lendra. The
nearly Rs3 crore in a fake Mumbai’s BEST bus services,
hearing a plea by landowner had agreed to pay

failure, says union

insurance scheme. The calling it a direct attack on the The Nagpur bench of the the developer Rs7 crore and
victim, Manish Goswami, a city’s working class and a Bombay High Court has bldr that challenged allot two flats as consideration
film professional, began veiled step toward the privat- quashed a Goods and Services show-cause notice for the construction.
speaking to the fraudster
online in January 2020.
isation of public transport.
According to AIMIM
Tax (GST) demand issued to a
real estate developer, ruling
of Aug 2024, & final Developer’s lawyers, senior
counsel Akshay Naik and
Initially investing Rs10 lakh, vented its full execution,” Maharashtra general secre- that the construction project GST on Dec 10, 2024 advocate Abhishek Bhoot,
he later took loans from SAVE IN BRIEF Nalawade said. “The BMC had tary Ateeque Ahmed Khan, did not involve any transfer of argued that the project did not
five lenders, paying Rs2.7
BEST 1
promised viability gap fund- party will launch a massive, development rights (TDR) and Ltd that challenged a show- involve any external sale or
lakh in monthly EMIs. Congress city ing (VGF) to offset the losses, peaceful, and constitutional was therefore not taxable cause notice dated August 14, transfer of development rights
When he paused president and MP but this too was never hon- protest march starting from under the relevant GST provi- 2024, and a final GST order or floor space index (FSI).
payments, the scammer Varsha Gaikwad ored.” the Govandi Shivaji Nagar sion. passed on December 10, 2024. Instead, the construction was
impersonated officials Kamal Mishra said that steep fare Nalawade further criticised New Bus Depot. The date and A division bench of Justices The case concerned a devel- carried out using the FSI
from IRDAI, RBI, and the I- MUMBAI
increase will not fix the inaction surrounding a time of the demonstration Avinash Gharote and Abhay opment agreement signed on already available on the plot or
T Department, extorting BEST’s problems but unanimously passed resol- will be announced shortly. Mantri passed the order while April 7, 2022, under which through any statutory increase
money under various Suhas Nalawade, general sec-
only push affordable ution that sought to integrate Under the leadership of hearing a petition by developer Shrinivasa Realcon was permitted by the planning
transport option out of
pretexts including GST. He retary of the BEST Jagrut the BEST budget into the party chief Asaduddin Owaisi M/s Shrinivasa Realcon Private appointed to construct a resi- authority.
reach for the poor and
made over 200 Kamgar Sanghatana and BMC’s overall budget – a and Maharashtra president
middle class
transactions to 26 former assistant general move that would have Syed Imtiyaz Jaleel, AIMIM

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accounts before a friend manager (personnel) of Aaditya Thackeray ensured sustainable funding. has condemned the proposed
alerted him to the fraud.

MahaRERA’s
Brihanmumbai Electric
Supply and Transport (BEST)
Undertaking, has accused
called the move ‘an
attempt to choke
the city and squeeze
Despite the resolution, no
steps were taken at the state
level to implement the inte-
fare hike. The move has
sparked outrage among the
nearly 31 lakh daily com-
No TDR, no GST: New HC
portal next mth
MahaRERA will launch its
BMC of dereliction of duty
and financial neglect that has
crippled Mumbai’s public bus
more money from the
pockets of
Mumbaikars
gration.
Meanwhile,
Congress President and
Mumbai
muters who rely on BEST
buses – particularly the work-
ing class, labourers, and
ruling eases redvpt burden
revamped Project service. Member of Parliament middle-income families. owner, no TDR or FSI has transactions between land-

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Application Portal on May Nalawade emphasised that BMC had promised Varsha Gaikwad said that “This is not just about fares. By invitation been purchased by the owner owners and developers.
5. Developers can use the the ongoing financial crisis at viability gap more than 31 lakh This is about the silent privat- and for that mater by the The issue of GST on devel-
platform for new project the BEST stems directly from funding to offset Mumbaikars depend on BEST isation of Mumbai’s public TS Tijoriwala builder, hence no GST is appli- opment rights is under scru-
registrations, extensions, the BMC’s failure to fulfill its losses, but was never for their daily commute. A assets – the slow dismantling cable. He further stated that tiny in various forums, with
or updates. Applications honoured, union says

A
statutory obligations under steep fare increase will not fix of BEST. We will not allow it,” recent ruling of the entry 5B relates to services, the Supreme Court expected
already filed on the the Mumbai Municipal BEST’s problems – it will only said Ateeque Ahmed Khan. Bombay High Court which can be said to be sup- to deliver the final verdict.
current portal will be Corporation Act, 1888. He bus fleet to 10,000 vehicles – push Mumbai’s most afford- AIMIM leaders have issued has come as a relief to plied by any person by way of Any amendments to the GST
processed without pointed out that the law man- 3,337 of them to be directly able transport option out of a stern warning to the state many landowners engaging in transfer of development rights Act by the government will
disruption. Officials said dates the BMC to provide owned by BEST. However, the reach for the poor and middle government: roll back the pro- Joint Development or FSI for construction of pro- also be pivotal in shaping the
existing submissions will financial grants to cover any plan was soon abandoned, class,” she said. posed fare hike or face Agreements (JDAs) with the ject by a promoter, which is outcome. The HC’s ruling has
not need to be reapplied. operational deficit in BEST and political leaders have Shiv Sena (UBT) leader unprecedented public resis- builders. The court ruled that not in the present case. brought hope for landowners,
MahaRERA has clarified after fare revenue collection – since shown little interest in Aaditya Thackeray criticised tance. The party’s other key no Goods and Services Tax In the interpretation of homeowners, and cooper-
that such applications will something the civic body has reviving the initiative, he the government for the pro- demands include a perma- (GST) is applicable when land- entry 5B, HC emphasised the ative societies seeking rede-
continue to remain routinely ignored. claimed. posed fare hike of BEST nent halt to any privatisation owners do not transfer devel- need to differentiate between velopment of their properties.
unaffected and they will be He also drew attention to a “In 2019, a bus rationalisa- buses, calling the move “an efforts involving BEST, expan- opment rights (TDR/FSI) to standalone transfers of devel- It offers potential relief by dis-
entirely processed as per now-defunct Memorandum tion plan was introduced to attempt to choke the city sion of the public bus fleet to the builder. opment rights and collab- tinguishing redevelopment
the existing steps in place. of Understanding signed on modernise and improve pub- and squeeze more money at least 6,000 vehicles, and This will be beneficial to orative development under a agreements from taxable
June 11, 2019, under which lic transport, but concerns from the pockets of assurance of affordable, many ongoing and upcoming Joint Development transactions involving TDR or
Man booked for BEST committed to scaling its about declining revenue pre- Mumbaikars.” reliable transport. redevelopment projects
across the state. In the case
Agreement, where no explicit
TDR/FSI transfer occurs. The
FSI. However, it remains cru-
cial to carefully draft agree-
wrong ID show before HC, a landowner court noted that in the pres- ments and seek professional
Sahar police booked a 22-
year-old fisherman for
flying with another
Call for reforms to cut BEST’s losses agreed with a builder to con-
struct a multi-storied residen-
tial building on their land.
ent case, since no develop-
ment rights were actually
transferred, the transaction
tax advice before claiming
GST exemption, to mitigate
risks and ensure compliance.
fisherman’s Aadhaar and Kamal Mishra innovative ideas and for show- maintain only essential ones, being unfairly recovered from As consideration for the was merely for constructio It is relevant to note that the
boarding pass. On April MUMBAI ing no interest in increasing reduce the size of buses on electricity consumers in South construction work, the land- services, not a taxable supply Supreme Court in the year
28, Raj Kishor flew from passenger numbers. The atti- congested routes, monetise Mumbai,” he said, calling it a owner paid Rs7 crore and two of TDR/FSI. Accordingly, HC 2024 has admitted a petition
Mangalore to Mumbai Subhash Talekar, president of tude of BEST officials is indif- idle real estate through com- form of exploitation. apartments to the builder, but struck down the GST demand on challenging the imposition
using documents the Mumbai Dabbawala ferent, Talekar said. mercial partnerships, and uti- According to Talekar crucially, did not transfer any issued to the builder, clarify- of GST on the transfer of
belonging to 21-year-old Association, has strongly He pointed out that many lise advertising spaces more people from the extended development rights to the ing that entry 5B does not development rights in joint
Dileshwari Sai. The CISF voiced concerns over the valuable land parcels owned effectively,” sated Talekar. He suburbs – Mira-Bhayandar, builder. GST authorities later apply in such cases. development agreements.
intercepted him at functioning of BEST under- by BEST across Mumbai – stressed that if these measures Thane, Navi Mumbai – benefit issued a notice, arguing that The court has issued notices
Mumbai Airport while taking. In a statement, Talekar from Colaba to Dahisar and are taken seriously, BEST from BEST’s services while the GST was payable on a reverse Implications of the ruling to the Union government, GST
attempting to board said that BEST, once con- Mulund – are lying idle and could become financially financial losses are passed on charge basis under Entry 5B For landowners • If redevel- Council, and CBIC to file their
another flight to Odisha. sidered lifeline of Mumbai underutilised. Instead of viable without any fare hike. to residents of Mumbai Island of a 2017 central tax notifica- opment occurs without trans- replies. While a HC ruling has
Police registered an FIR along with the local trains, has increasing fares, Talekar sug- He further highlighted a City. He concluded by tion, which mandates tax on ferring TDR or FSI, GST may offered relief to landowners in
the same day. seen a steady decline due to gested a set of reforms to contentious issue – the demanding that the surplus the transfer of development not apply to the construction some cases, the issue of GST
mismanagement and lack of bring BEST back on track. burden of transport losses revenue collected through rights or FSI for construction portion of the agreement. on redevelopment is still
Teen dies in financial discipline.
He criticised the adminis-
“BEST management should
enforce strict financial disci-
being covered by BEST’s elec-
tricity division. “The losses of
inflated electricity bills be
refunded to Mumbai’s elec-
projects.
The entry 5B levies tax on
For Builders • Builders
involved in similar redevelop-
pending before the Supreme
Court.
bike-truck crash tration for failing to bring in pline, optimise routes and BEST’s transport wing are tricity consumers. services supplied by any per- ment deals might no longer
An 18-year-old girl riding son by way of transfer of be required to pay GST under Note: The article is for
pillion on a scooter died development rights or Floor reverse charge where devel- information only. Case-specific
after a truck ran over her advice should be taken before

‘Preparing students for

Space Index (FSI) including opment rights are not trans-
near CP Tank Circle on
Tuesday. According to the
Engineer held, Activists seek additional FSI for construction ferred. The ruling is case-spe- proceeding further.

Talathi booked
of a project by a promoter. The cific and may not apply uni-
VP Road police, Siya
Mehta was travelling with a meaningful future’ in bribe cases
task force to lawyer for the builder argued
that as per the agreement
versally. Each arrangement is
unique. The ratio of this judg-
[TS Tijoriwala is a
practising advocate at the
friend Dinika Bafna when
the scooter skidded while NK Gupta fix BMC woes entered into with the land- ment does not apply to all the Bombay High Court]

overtaking a truck. Both THANE FPJ News Service

girls fell; the truck’s rear MUMBAI
wheel crushed Siya’s head The Thane Anti-Corruption
and abdomen. The driver Bureau arrested a 56-year-old Civic activists have urged
fled but was later caught. engineer posted in the con- Chief Minister Devendra
Investigations revealed struction department in Fadnavis to appoint a special
that Dinika was riding Panchayat Samiti Bhiwandi task force to fix Mumbai’s
without a license. while accepting a bribe of crumbling infrastructure and
Rs2,20,000 for clearing the tackle alleged corruption in
Exhibition of bill of the sewage. According the BMC.
to the ACB, the complainant In a letter, the Watchdog
rare city photos had completed sewer work Foundation cited misman-
Senior photo journalist FPJ News Service featured NGOs and small under the gram panchayat, aged roadworks, illegal
Rane Ashish’s exhibition MUMBAI businesses like Palat and three works had already encroachments, and repeated In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 persons, police
‘Mumbai From Above’ will Jewellery, Nei Native, Ace been completed, and the bills repairs as symptoms of sys- personnel inspecting Girgaon Chowpatty premises —Vijay Gohil
be held at the Mumbai Whistling Woods Productions, Tisser, and 99 were cleared. However, to temic failure. It flagged

`1.15 crore gold in man’s shoes

Press Club between May 2 International’s School of Pancakes, spotlighting sus- make a new bill of sewage, incomplete concretisation
and June 2 from 12pm to Media and Communication tainability, social entrepre- the accused Pramod Yadavraj works causing air pollution
11pm. Entry is free. The recently hosted the sixth edi- neurship, and local crafts- Jumble demanded a bribe of and traffic.
exhibition features over 30 tion of ‘Saksham’, its annual manship. Rs240,000 from him. The The group also demanded Somendra Sharma Dubai to Mumbai, after he under the reasonable belief
breathtaking aerial student-led social impact with community. complainant approached the an inquiry, immediate MUMBAI crossed the Green Channel. that the same was being
photographs, to be initiative. The event combined Rahul Puri, director of aca- ACB, a trap was laid and transfers of senior officials, The officials asked Ganchi attempted to be smuggled
showcased using a unique community service, industry demics, said, ‘Saksham’ 2025 Jumble was caught red- and reforms to restore public The Mumbai Airport Customs whether he was carrying any within India in a clandestine
LED display for the first insights, and entrepreneurial seamlessly blended service handed accepting the bribe. trust in civic governance. on Tuesday arrested a 46-year- dutiable goods, contraband or manner and hence was liable
time. Shot across more spirit. The day began with a learning with industry expo- In another similar case, “It may be recalled that in old man for allegedly smug- gold in his baggage or in per- for confiscation under the
than 80 locations in the blood donation drive, where sure, preparing our students Thane Anti-Corruption the year 2001, state took the gling gold worth Rs1.15 crore son, to which he replied in provisions of the Customs Act,”
city over the past decade, about 80 students, faculty, and for meaningful futures.” Laili Bureau booked a Talathi unprecedented decision to from Dubai. The passenger had negative. said a Customs official.
the images capture the staff contributed, showcasing Dutta, head of the School of Siddhi Santosh Pathkar, who dissolve BMC following the concealed the gold bars inside The personal search of “The investigation in this
rare visual vein of the WWI community’s com- Media and Communication, was posted in the Kalwa recommendations of an his shoes. Ganchi was conducted, which case is at the preliminary stage
Mumbai’s transformation. mitment to giving back. said, “Saksham grows Talathi office for demanding a expert committee constituted According to the Customs led to recovery of 12 pieces of and further investigation is
With a career spanning A panel discussion on “Gen Z stronger each year, driven by bribe of Rs40,000 for alleg- to probe into the widespread sources, a passenger RF Ganchi gold bars having gross and net required to break the bigger
more than 25 years, Ashish in the Workforce” was also the students’ passion for cre- edly facilitating land muta- corruption prevalent in the was intercepted by officers on weight 1212 grams. nexus involved in the smug-
has won 18 awards. held. The lively Eco Bazaar ativity and social change.” tion. civic body,” read the letter. Monday after he arrived from “The said goods were seized gling activities,” the official said.
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Dharavi is playing MORNING BLAZE | Ex-MLA Zeeshan Siddique alleges fire brigade was
ill-equipped; arson theory rife as mall reportedly belongs to Siddiques ‘Fake’ doctor held
with fire – literally after patient alleges
FPJ News Service
Major fire at Bandra mall wrong treatment
leaves trail of destruction
MUMBAI Deadly fires
FPJ News Service
IN BRIEF
Scores of Dharavikars had a
February 1, 2023 MUMBAI

1
lucky escape a month ago
when at least 20 cylinders A 62-year-old woman was A 24-year-old food delivery
Atul Wankhede was
killed in a fire that swept booked on a
mounted on a stationary truck executive has filed a complaint
through small cloth units complaint by
exploded, leading to a massive I got a call at 6am about against a self-proclaimed
Avinash Samindar, 24,
fire that raged for several June 2023 the raging fire. When I orthopaedic doctor at the who works as a food

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hours. The incident occurred people, including a reached, my shop had Worli police station, alleging delivery executive
near Nature Park around month-old boy, were been reduced to ashes. I that incorrect treatment wor-

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10pm, but those living in the injured in a blaze at 7- had just brought in new sened his spinal condition. He alleged that
neighbourhood could return storey Shama building on stock on Sunday. The loss Based on the complaint of instead of
home only past 2am. Salim 90-ft Road; 8 were rescued is around `35 to `40 lakh Avinash Samindar and sup- diagnostic tests,
Agwan, whose house is located —Farook Shaikh, owner of porting evidence, an FIR was Wankhede advised
barely 200 feet from the spot, to the Dharavi fire station. Still, a mobile accessories shop filed on April 23 against Atul exercise and gave a
said it was a “miracle” that firefighters found it so difficult Wankhede under Bhartiya painkiller
We had recently renovated

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nobody died. to navigate the congested area and added new gaming Nyaya Sanhita sections 351(2)
In a strange turn of
Dharavi is no stranger to that it took them another 10 consoles, mobile phones, [criminal intimidation] and
events, Wankhede’s
man-made disasters. In May hours to douse the flames. tablets, and smartwatches. 340(2) [fraudulent use of alleged forgery
2024, six people suffered burns The then chief fire officer Everything is gone forged documents or elec- came to the fore
in a fire at a furniture manufac- Sanjay Manjrekar, who moni- —Feroz Ghani, owner of tronic records]. Wankhede
turing unit. Ever-growing tored the operations, had said, 'Game Station' was arrested the condition worsened,
illegal structures, shanties built “There was no road to reach same day and said FIR.
with flammable material and the spot and as a result, the Ibrahim gang. The fire brigade remanded him to He then
Vijay Gohil

numerous units that store and blaze intensified to level 3.” He initially classified it as a level 1 judicial custody, said approached his
use gas cylinders are an open added, “A couple of cylinders fire at 4.17am, but within min- deputy police com- friend Ashok
invitation to disaster. also exploded, aggravating the utes, it was upgraded to level 2. missioner Dattatray Kamble, who upon
Adding to the woes are the fire. Our men had to climb By 4.49am, it was classified as Kamble. researching about
narrow alleys – where even roofs and douse the fire from Shefali Parab-Pandit & being speculated whether the the flames quickly. It was a level 3 and eventually declared According to the 'doctor' informed
two people cannot walk side- above.” Dharmesh Thakkar blaze was an act of arson as the small fire initially, however, the a level 4 (serious) fire by 6.25 Samindar, he was Samindar that
by-side – trash spillovers and Mohammad Naim, whose MUMBAI Siddiques are in the crosshairs total mishandling resulted in a am. The fire was finally covered suffering from back pain since Wankhede was allegedly
severe congestion. A senior rental accommodation in a of the underworld. big incident, which damaged from all sides by 5:20pm. 2016 and approached Dr using a fake orthopaedics
firefighter, who has been part three-storey structure was A major blaze erupted early The fire broke out around several properties.” He asserted The fire brigade deployed 13 Wankhede in November 2024 degree. Kamble claimed to
of rescue teams in Dharavi on gutted, had undergone angio- Tuesday morning at three- 4am at the Croma showroom that firefighters did not know jumbo water tankers and eight after finding his details online. have known Prithviraj Bhatia,
multiple occasions, said they plasty a few days before the storey Link Square Mall on located in the mall's basement. how to use the equipment. fire engines. “We used fire Instead of prescribing proper whose Juhu flat address was
often have to climb the roofs of incident. He ran out barefoot Linking Road in Bandra West. It destroyed several electronic “Had the fire erupted during robots as they are specifically medication or diagnostic tests, allegedly misused by
shanties or use alternative with his family when the fire Although no injuries were goods stores, mobile shops, the day, at least 100 people designed to work in high-tem- Wankhede advised exercise Wankhede to obtain various
methods to reach the fire site. started, his medical reports, reported, there was heavy perfume outlets, and popular would have been roasted alive,” perature and low-visibility and gave a painkiller, alleged documents like an Aadhaar
A major fire in Dharavi in medicines and belongings damage to the commercial eateries – located on the ter- Zeeshan said. zones," said an official. Deputy Samindar, asserting that his card, passport, voter ID and
February 2023, which gutted at were lost in the blaze. establishments. After more race of the commercial com- According to fire officials, chief fire officer Anil Parab pain intensified after taking driving licence. It was further
least 100 small garment fac- Such regular brushes with than 12 hours of intense fire- plex. Due to the thick smoke the blaze likely originated due said, “The glass façade of the the drug. The delivery execu- alleged that Wankhede con-
tories, bakeries, godowns and tragedy are among the many fighting efforts, the flames were and low visibility, a high-tech to a short circuit, however, it's structure posed a major chal- tive, who lives in Harijan Vijay tinued to use this address even
huts in Kamala Nagar and reasons why the ongoing rede- finally brought under control. fire robot was deployed in the yet to be confirmed. Sources lenge and we had to shatter it to CHS, Chembur, then lodged a after Bhatia’s ex-wife, Suparna
Shahu Nagar, has become a velopment project in Dharavi is The mall is reportedly operation. Assistance was also wondered if the fire was an act enable ventilation.” Locals complaint against Wankhede, Mukherjee, vacated the flat in
case study within the fire expected to improve the owned by the family of slain sought from the National of sabotage since it was owned allege that the basement, orig- accusing him of faking as March 2021.
department. Those affected quality of life. As one senior politician Baba Siddique. His Disaster Response Force. by the Siddiques. After the gun- inally reserved for parking, had orthopaedic specialist. The complainant also
incurred losses of more than firefighter summed up, “We son and ex-MLA Zeeshan Slamming the fire brigade, ning down of Baba Siddique, been illegally converted into a Samindar said he has been claimed that Wankhede had
Rs6 crore. pray and rush to the spot when alleged that the “ill-equipped” Zeeshan said, “I reached the Zeeshan had received threats commercial showroom. A suffering from spinal issues issued threats to Bhatia and his
Ironically, the spot where there is an emergency call in fire brigade failed to douse the spot at 4am and begged the fire and extortion demand for Rs10 ward official said, “We will since 2016-17 and had con- daughter when confronted.
the fire erupted was very close Dharavi.” flames in time. Meanwhile, it's brigade and police to contain crore from the Dawood investigate the charges.” sulted various doctors. In Further inquiries revealed that
November 2024, upon experi- the accused had a history of

COMMUTING LIKELY TO GET MAJOR FILLIP FROM MAY 1

encing severe pain, he sought similar allegations dating back
an online appointment with to 2015. According to docu-
Wankhede, who was listed as ments obtained from the State
Expected Metro 3, phase 2 status Samruddhi 76
being affiliated with Nanavati Medical Education Council
Phase 2 stations E-way
Length of Hospital. and communication with the
launches by PM Commissioner Inspection of 9.6 km stretch km final stretch
n Metro 3, phase 2 n Dharavi n Siddhivinayak details During consultation on officials concerned, including
of Metro Rail from BKC to Acharya Atre Launch will Igatpuri to November 19, 2024, the doctor director Dinesh Waghmare,
n Sheetla Devi n Worli
n Samruddhi Safety Chowk completed complete the Amane, Thane allegedly dismissed the need Wankhede is not a legitimate
Temple n Acharya Atre
Expressway certification Final certificate awaited to 701-km highway Route to open for medication, advising only holder of a master of ortho-
final stretch under process n Dadar Chowk
begin operations 8 hrs Mumbai-Nagpur travel time exercise, but later gave him a paedics degree from KEM
Text: Sweety Bhagwat painkiller following which his Hospital, Pune, as claimed.
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Barricades AIR POLLUTION | HC demands compliance Activists claim ELPHINSTONE BRIDGE

back for VIP reports on furnaces and garbage burning

NESCO hand in
jetty work missing dogs MMRDA asked to UBT demands
FPJ News Service
MUMBAI
Promises in the air: Dhairya Gajara
MUMBAI consider a citizen’s
in-situ homes
for Sewri
The Maharashtra Maritime
Board, on Tuesday, started
the work for Colaba VIP jetty,
Rap for BMC, MPCB The NESCO Exhibition
Centre in Goregaon (E) is
again facing heat from ani-
practical concerns slum dwellers
Sweety Bhagwat
just a day after assuring resi- Urvi Mahajani mal activists, who have Urvi Mahajani MUMBAI
2 most
IDGE | Residents of
dents that it would be halted MUMBAI alleged that nearly 40 stray MUMBAI ELPHINSTONE BR
affected bldgs to also
get homes close to
bridge

p
for another week. The Colaba dogs living on the exhibition MMRDA to redevelo The Shiv Sena (UBT), on
residents’ association has The Bombay High Court, on centre premises have mys- The Bombay High Court on 19 impacted bldgs; Tuesday, criticised the
now asked more residents Monday, came down heavily teriously gone missing. The Tuesday directed the Mumbai rehab for all on site returning to their
original
Mumbai Metropolitan Region
and activists to file petitions on the BMC and the activists have demanded the Metropolitan Region Kalpesh Mhamunkar
MUMBAI
IN BRIEF
neighbourhood after
opment. Both propos
accepted by Fadnavis.
redevel-
als were Development Authority
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On Monday,

with the Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Pollution Control police register an offence Development Authority (MMRDA) over its financial
at
In the controversial Sahyadri Guest While the move is aimed
lopment
Elphinstone bridge projec
t, it
House was the speeding up redeve
al dis-
has been decided that
all dis-
venue for a high-level and ensuring minim
from the 19 it has drawn criti-

challenging the proposed Board (MPCB) over inaction against NESCO authorities (MMRDA) to consider the rep- compensation plan for slum
familie s chaire d by CM placem ent,
w placed meeting leaders.
- impacted buildin gs in the cism from local

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cor-
vicinity will receiv
e newly State minister Former Shiv Sena (UBT)
m Sachin
redeveloped homes
at the Ashish Shelar porator from Sewri,

development of the jetty. on sources of air pollution, for forcefully relocating resentation of a city resident dwellers facing displacement
s the concer ns over
g sugge sted l, raised
e same site. Makin by
Padwa
all 19 buildin gs
minister redevelopm ent the inclusi on of
y announcement, state 17 other
d Ashish Shelar said
Mumbai MMRDA instead of in the plan. “How can
rede-
waiting for private buildings be part of the

The residents of Colaba particularly construction dust, the strays. opposing the demolition of the due to the Sewri-Worli con-
Region
ic Metropolitan the update d
Development Authority developers velopment when
s- he
(MMRDA) will take
on the plan only affects two?”
t- lop-
responsibility of redeve buildings asked.

and other areas in south garbage burning, and indus- Less than a year ago, Elphinstone flyover for the nector project.
nd sugges ted that all 19 con-
ment. Last week on Friday
, the revised Padwal also flagged
eft
residents would be affected, A’s compen-
ting local only cerns over MMRD
on. protes
of the 125- assessments now show for project
the closing direct sation policy
he stalled two buildings would face affected people. He said
close

Mumbai have been opposing trial emissions. NESCO Centre was engulfed proposed Worli-Sewri con- More than 100 families
the first
ers year-old bridge for impact. This revisio n has come be
phase of its demolition.
The locals. to 115 slum dwellers would
he
MMRDA as a major relief for the impacted in Sewri; while
90%
the stand-off between Shelar emphasised that
resi-
Rs25 lakh com-
ts lasted well are eligible for
and the residen the

the proposed development of Hearing a suo motu (on its in a controversy after 26 dogs nector to Atal Setu. residing in informal settle-
yed
followi ng which dents are anxious about pensat ion, others may receive
past midnight, structural stability
of the
Rs 40 lakh. “In
the government had to
put the the Rs30 lakh to
yed h emaining buildings during ’ i sible to buy

the Rs229 crore jetty near own) public interest litigation died of starvation when ani- While dismissing the public IN BRIEF ments across Hanuman Nagar,
Gateway of India, alleging the (PIL) initiated in December mal feeders were allegedly interest litigation (PIL) filed by Ekatmata Phule Vasahat, and

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destruction of the heritage 2023 on the basis of media stopped from feeding the Prabhajan Khatre, 55, a real Prabhajan Khatre, a Sena Nagar in the Shivdi area
vista and increased traffic reports, the bench of Chief continues on the banks of river been roped in to design a cen- strays on the premises. estate consultant from Shivaji real estate are slated to be evicted as part
congestion. The FPJ has been Justice Alok Aradhe and Waldhuni. It is also pointed trally connected system to Following the incident, Park, the court said such consultant from of the massive infrastructure
consistently reporting on the Justice MS Karnik directed the out that firecrackers are con- track pollution data. He added which created a huge uproar matters should be assessed by Shivaji Park, raised upgrade.
issue since March. MPCB to inspect pollution tinuously used and burst in the that the study would be com- among animal lovers, the planning authorities and tech- objections to the At a meeting held at
Resident activist Deepaq caused by furnaces (bhattis) in area. pleted in 15 days. However, the employees were booked by nical experts, not the judiciary. demolition without MMRDA headquarters in
Silan said, “This time they are Chandivali and garbage burn- The bench also expressed court was not convinced. the Vanrai police. The activ- Khatre had raised objec- first completing and Bandra, MLA Ajay Chaudhary
also welding the barricades ing near riverbanks in strong displeasure at the In a stern reminder, the ists had been urging the tions to the planned demoli- opening the new Tilak and former corporator Sachin
so they can’t be removed. The Ulhasnagar, which was BMC’s failure to implement the court said, “You have to report BMC to ensure that feeding tion of the flyover without first Bridge Padwal led a delegation that
workers have claimed they reported by the FPJ on August court’s earlier directive from compliance on the next date. If zones are designated inside completing and opening the opposed the current compen-

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have been instructed to start 26, 2024. January 9, which mandated devices are not installed, then the centre, which was ful- new Tilak Bridge. He also pro- He proposed sation framework, which they
the work and even break the The detailed order copy the installation of pollution stop construction. If the levels filled on April 17, which was posed changes to the design of changes to the claim undervalues the land
heritage wall near Gateway as mentions this newspaper’s monitoring sensors at all are breached, then stop con- also reported by the FPJ. the connector, suggesting a design of the and aims to drive residents out
part of access for the jetty. article about Ulhasnagar under-construction sites. struction.” In the latest development, three-deck structure instead of connector, suggesting of Mumbai.
Maybe they have realised that where air quality stations are These devices were to help While noting partial com- Pure Animal Lovers (PAL) the current two-deck plan, and a three-deck structure “In today’s real estate mar-
the court will stay this and still not working or have been track air quality in real time pliance, the bench granted Foundation has written to flagged the lack of a dedicated instead of the current ket, buying a home in Mumbai
two-deck plan
therefore they are in a hurry.” reporting outdated data. The and mitigate dust pollution. the BMC six more weeks, “by the Commissioner of Police, ramp for ambulances in an for Rs25 lakh is virtually

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He said they hadn’t received order noted from the report Senior advocate Milind way of indulgence,” to fully claiming around 150 dogs area housing 12 hospitals. He flagged the impossible,” said Padwal. “The
the sought documents from that fire continues to break out Sathe, appearing for the BMC, implement the January 9 used to live on the premises “There are 12 hospitals in lack of a compensation package is
the Maharashtra Maritime in open dumping grounds and informed the court that IIT- directions and submit a fresh till April 18, out of which, 40 Parel East, including a veterin- dedicated ramp insufficient and unfair. We are
Board till Tuesday evening. the activity of garbage burning Bombay and IIT-Kanpur have compliance report. have gone missing. ary hospital. They are not even for ambulances in an demanding that houses be
considering a ramp; especially area (Parel East) given in the same locality
considering that the coastal housing 12 hospitals under the Slum Rehabilitation
road will bring in more traffic,” Authority’s 33(10) scheme, just

Gold’s shine stays undimmed this Akshaya Tritiya Khatre argued, adding that his
objections were based on both
public interest and practical
edged the petitioner’s right to
be heard. “He being a citizen is
like the redevelopment plan
for the Elphinstone project
under Section 33(9).”
Dealers expect gold sales to rise 20% by value but a drop of 10% by volume or weight concerns. entitled to raise grievances,” Shiv Sena leaders cited
A bench of Chief Justice the court noted, directing Chief Minister Devendra
FPJ News Service a tradition to symbolise pros- Jewellers Association, said good deed or investment Alok Aradhe and Justice MS MMRDA to consider his repre- Fadnavis’s recent commitment
MUMBAI perity and security. Days prior that low cartage and light- made on this day will bring Karnik questioned whether sentation in consultation with to redevelop 19 buildings
to this occasion, the price of weight jewellery are expected lasting prosperity and success. Khatre had taken up the other relevant agencies, affected by the Elphinstone
Today is Akshaya Tritiya, one gold crossed Rs1 lakh for every to be in demand this year. Hemant Jadhav, manager of matter with the authorities. including the BMC and Bridge project, assuring
of the most auspicious days in 10gm. “Customers have also been Mumbadevi Temple, said that “We are not experts in bridge Maharashtra Rail homes at the same location.
the Hindu calendar. It is the Gold dealers expect gold booking orders in advance to the day is associated with Lord construction. Your suggestions Infrastructure Development They argued that similar treat-
third day in the shukla paksha, sales to rise 20% by value today ensure they are not charged a Kuber, the deity of wealth, and may be valid, but they must be Corporation Limited (MRIDC). ment must be extended to the
or bright fortnight, of the but drop 10% by volume or higher price if gold prices go Lord Vishnu. It is also believed considered by the appropriate The court permitted Khatre 130 families facing eviction in
month of Vaisakha. The day is weight. Indians buy between 30 tonnes are purchased on up on this occasion. Jewellers to be the day when the river authority,” the court said. to file a written representation Sewri.
called the ‘Summer 900 and 1000 tonnes of gold Akshaya Tritiya alone; 3% of have prepared themselves Ganga descended to Earth, The court clarified it is not within three days and directed MLA Ajay Chaudhary said,
Dhanteras’ when people buy annually, and the Indian the year’s sale. with freebies and discounts to and also the day when Lord the role of the judiciary to that he be granted a personal “Why should Sewri locals be
gold as a gift for themselves Bullion and Jewellers Surendra Mehta, national customers,” said Mehta. Krishna blessed his childhood intervene in technical plan- hearing before any decision is treated differently? We will
and their family members. It’s Association estimates that 25- secretary, Indian Bullion and It is also believed that any friend Sudama with wealth. ning decisions, but acknowl- taken. not allow double standards.”

Farooq Sayed

4D health
checks for
students in
all schools
Aiman Siddiqui
MUMBAI

The state government has set

up dedicated health screening
teams to detect health condi-
tions in students across the
state. Teams comprising two
medical officers, a pharmacist
and a nurse will check children
under 18 years for congenital
defects, nutritional defi-
ciencies, development delays
(physical and mental), and
common diseases, collectively
No, it’s not monsoon yet! called 4Ds. The aim is to ident-
Water from a storm water drainage line in Sector 17, Vashi, overflowed on to Palm ify these conditions early and
Beach Road during a high tide on Tuesday, raising concerns over preparedness provide timely intervention.
Children covered under the
programme include those
CBI probes No meeting, no aged 0 to 6 years at anganwadi
centres, home-delivered
`1 cr ‘drugs in infants tracked by ASHA

parcel’ fraud custody for mother workers, and students aged 6

to 18 years in government,
aided, private schools, junior
Somendra Sharma Urvi Mahajani tional opportunities for colleges, and ashram schools.
MUMBAI MUMBAI the child. Based on findings during
Her advocate Vikram screenings, children requiring
On directions of the Kerala In a sensitive custody dispute Deshmukh submitted that further care will be referred to
High Court, the CBI has involving a 10-year-old boy the father unilaterally ended higher-level facilities for treat-
launched a probe into a case caught between estranged the lease of their residence ment or surgery. Notably, all
wherein a 75-year-old man parents, the Bombay High and eventually removed the treatment and surgical proce-
from Thrissur was duped of Court has refused to hand child from her custody in dures, including any of the 104
over Rs1 crore by fraudsters over the child’s custody to his April 2024, without her con- surgeries identified by the
posing as Mumbai Customs mother, noting that the boy sent. She also accused him of Central government, are pro-
and cybercrime officers, clearly expressed his desire brainwashing the boy vided free of charge under the
falsely claiming that the com- to stay with his father. and creating a hostile Rashtriya Bal Swasthya
plainant was sending a parcel The court also noted the environment. Karyakram (RBSK), an initiative
containing drugs to Russia. boy’s apprehension that “he is The father’s lawyers, senior of the National Health Mission.
Last year on July 20, the under constant fear that advocate Maheash To ensure efficient imple-
complainant received a call on the petitioner (mother) may Jethmalani and advocate mentation and real-time data
his mobile number from an take him away and that he Gunjan Mangala, denied the management, the public
unknown person posing as an may not be able to meet his allegations and stated that health department has devel-
executive from a Mumbai father again.” the child was undergoing oped a dedicated app.
courier office. The caller A division bench of counselling for anxiety. He
informed that his package, Justices Sarang Kotwal and also stressed the family’s
allegedly sent from Mumbai to SM Modak, on April 28, dis- shared aspiration for the boy
Russia, had been intercepted missed the habeas corpus to eventually study in the US.
by the Customs due to suspi- (produce person in court) Jethmalani submitted that
cion that it contained illegal petition by the mother. under the Hindu Minority
drugs. The call was trans- She alleged that her son had and Guardianship Act, the
ferred to another person who been taken away deceitfully father is the natural guardian
claimed to be an inspector, and kept away from her by of a minor boy.
under whose instructions, the her husband, with whom she Agreeing with this argu-
man transferred Rs1.04 crore has been in a strained rela- ment, the court said, “Section
within two days into three tionship. 6 clearly states that, in case of
bank accounts. The couple married in 2012 a minor boy, the father is the
On realising the fraud, the and moved to Goa, where the natural guardian.” The judges
man registered a case in man’s family has hotel busi- also cited Section 13 of the
Thrissur and later approached ness. Their son was born in Act, which says that the wel-
the Kerala High Court, which the United States in 2015. The fare of the child must be the
gave directions for a CBI mother later shifted back to paramount consideration in
probe on March 28. Mumbai, citing better educa- custody matters.
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MORE SKELETONS TUMBLE OUT |Recently, Project revival

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Text & pic: Suresh Golani

SIT nabbed 2 policemen for alleged collusion plan gives hope
to home buyers
Now, Customs man
PALGHAR
Road closure in Panvel
extended
arrested in drug
FPJ News Service
The restriction on heavy MUMBAI
vehicles from entering
Thane-Ghodbunder Road The litigation-ridden project

cartel investigation
has been extended from of Supreme Construction
April 29 to May 1. The Developers in Taloja, Panvel –
closure has been extended which has 12 towers compris-
to facilitate the ongoing ing 1,700 flats – is likely to be
maintenance work. While Raina Assainar tom office as per the address. revived after remaining at
heavy vehicles are strictly NAVI MUMBAI IN BRIEF The ones meant for standstill for the past four
prohibited, light vehicles Maharashtra are sent to the years.

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will be re-routed in phases As the Navi Mumbai police Prashant Gaur, 40, western zone, which was MahaRERA, in its recent
via the opposite lane. The probes the major drug cartel, the Customs headed by Gaur,” said Kale. order, has appointed
Gaymukh ghat area is which is said to be operating superintendent Gaur was allegedly provided Advocate Shirish Deshpande,
expected to experience from the US and Thailand, officer headed the the consignment numbers chairman of Mumbai Grahak
significant traffic more skeletons are tumbling
western zone beforehand and in this Panchayat (MGP), and Dr Mira-Bhayandar civic body
contractors risking workers’ lives
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congestion during this out of the closet with each The accused manner, he cleared the drug Niranjan Hiranandani,
period. The order does not passing day. After the recent allegedly let the air parcel without scrutiny, he NAREDCO president, as
apply to essential service arrest of two police personnel, added. special conciliators to look The Mira-Bhayandar civic body does not practise what it preaches. After
couriers containing warning strict action against housing societies, commercial and educational
vehicles like police or fire the special investigation team hydro drugs pass by The couriers used to be on into multiple litigations
brigade automobiles and (SIT) on Tuesday arrested fake names and KK, a a m o n g complexes found pressing humans to conduct dangerous labour work, the
without any scrutiny municipality's own contractors are flouting norms. Roped in for desilting,
ambulances. The traffic Prashant Gaur, 40, the Kharghar resident, used to 12 buyers, the

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police have warned Customs superintendent Gaur was being make fake Aadhaar cards developer several workers were seen entering manholes sans protective gears.
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against the unauthorised officer who headed the west- paid `1 lakh for using his photo and pose as of towers and the

NGO seeks action against actress

use of the wrong side of ern zone. He is the tenth every 1 kg drug the receiver. He would then landowners.
the road, particularly from accused to be arrested. passed, say sources pick the courier and hand it 1,700 The concili-
Varsave Police Chowki to In its April 29 edition, the over to Bangare. The latter Number ators are

for ‘consuming protected wildlife’

Nirakendra Ghat. FPJ had reported how the made cash payments to both of flats mandated to
probe encountered another Chandwani alias KK, 56, Ankit the Patels, who operated as hold dis-
PALGHAR dramatic turn with the arrest Patel, 37 and Rinkukumar Angadia. “The angadia used to cussions with all stake-
Mom kills her of constable Sachin Bhalerao Patel, 39. accept the payment and holders, suggest measures to Pranali Lotlikar warded by the chief conserva- investigate and take legal
4th daughter and Sanjay Phulkar from the
Anti-Narcotics Unit ANU. In a
During a raid on April 14,
ANU inspector Sandeep
transfer USDT to US or
Thailand from where the
ensure completion of all
towers and secure possession
MUMBAI tor of forests to the deputy
conservator for inquiry. The
action against her and others
involved in this criminal activ-
Distressed over giving prior startling development, Nigade nabbed Gaware and courier was sent,” the officer of homes for the buyers with- Plant and Animal Welfare actress will be called for inves- ity,” read the letter.
birth to a girl for the fourth Gurunath Chichkar, 50, a Olgi with 1.15 kg of traditional added. Gaware, Olgi and out any litigation. Sudhakar Society (PAWS), a city-based tigation soon,” said Rathod. Sunish Kunju, honorary
time, a woman allegedly builder and father of prime ganja as well as 17.19 grams of Lambe, all three from Nerul, Deshmukh, MahaRERA NGO, has written to Thane's In the complaint, PAWS wildlife warden and founder
suffocated her newborn to suspect Chichkar brothers – hydro ganja from Nerul. operated as peddlers. director, has been appointed chief conservator of forests stated, “Our team came of the International
death at the Dahanu sub- Dheeraj and Naveen – had “During their interrogation, Constables Bhalerao and as amicus curiae to assist the and the divisional for- across a radio inter- Organisation for Animal
district hospital. The shot himself dead on April 25 we found that the drugs were Phulkar are said to have been two conciliators. est officer, raising view of the actress, Protection and AMMA Care
accused, Poonam Shah, after being “fed up” of answer- being imported from the US in constant touch with KK. As According to a press note concerns over an which was posted Foundation also condemned
aWest Bengal resident, has ing to the Narcotics Control and Thailand,” said additional per the police sources, the issued by Anita Khanolkar, interview given on YouTube. She Kadam's alleged claim. They,
been arrested. She had Bureau (NCB) and ANU. He commissioner of police duo was tasked with ‘protect- MGP secretary, a similar situ- by 'Laapataa claimed to have including PAWS, said that it is
come to stay with her was called to record his state- Deepak Sakore. Considering ing’ the cartel from any cases ation arose with the DSK Ladies' actress eaten meat of pro- shocking to see a public figure
parents, who live in ment on April 19. the vastness of the network, a and arrests. Bhalerao has Sadaphuli housing project in Chhaya Kadam. tected wildlife openly admit to consuming
Lonipada, during her Gaur, a resident of SIT was formed to trace the been allegedly in touch with Talegaon, Pune, which had In the interview, species such as meat from protected species.
pregnancy. Last week, she Kharghar, had allegedly let chain of accused. KK for close to a year and come to a standstill. At that she allegedly mouse deer, rabbits, “On one hand, we are working
delivered a healthy baby the ‘air couriers’ containing The police has found that Phulkar joined the chain time, MahaRERA had admitted to consuming wild boar, monitor lizard hard to raise awareness about
girl at home, after which hydro drugs without scrutiny, Bangare, a Seawoods resident much later. They have till now appointed Advocate meat from protected wildlife and porcupine.” This sends a wildlife conservation, and on
they were admitted to the and neither raised any alert or who also happens to be two- been paid close to a total of Deshpande and Dr species. The NGO has urged wrong message to the public the other hand, some individ-
hospital for postnatal care. suspicion. The drug cartel was times national player of Rs10 lakh, said sources, Hiranandani as special con- forest authorities to take and constitutes an offence uals are openly breaking the
At midnight on April 26, exposed on April 14 when the hockey, ordered for the drug adding Gaur was being paid ciliators. The duo had sub- action against the actress and under various sections of the law,” said the outfits. The for-
Shah killed the child, said police seized contraband consignments from abroad. Rs1 lakh for every 1 kg drug mitted a blueprint to others involved in the alleged Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, est department must investi-
the police, adding that she worth Rs16.43 lakh. In the The suppliers from abroad, passed by him. “There are MahaRERA, following which poaching and consumption of the NGO added. gate how Kadam “obtained
confessed that she took course of the investigation, apparently Chichkar more accused wanted and we the buyers finally received wildlife for meat. It sought that the interview the meat and take legal
the drastic step due to apart from the trio officials, brothers, used to send the are still investigating to under- possession of their homes. The development was con- should be considered as an action,” they demanded.
societal and familial those arrested, so far, are contraband via air courier. stand the chain of distribution The duo’s experience will firmed by Roshan Rathod, admission of guilt and that the The FPJ tried to reach out
pressure over giving birth Ashish Gaware, 22, Ahmad “The courier first reaches of the drugs,” assistant com- prove valuable in steering the divisional forest officer relevant sections of the to the actress on her official
to yet another girl. Olgi, 23, Sahil Lambe, 27, Sujit Indian Postal that dispatches missioner of police Taloja project towards com- (Vigilance). “We have received Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Instagram handle, but there
Megha Parmar Bangare, 28, Kamal it to the respective zonal cus- Bhausaheb Dhole said. pletion, Khanolkar added. the complaint. It has been for- be applied. “We urge you to was no response.
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INT’L NOISE AWARENESS DAY | MPCB throws ball into PMC’s/police’s court
PCMC launches
PIMPRI
Bisleri’s MoU
Noise menace spikes in city, model stretch
residents irked over inaction
with PCMC Staff Reporter
PIMPRI CHINCHWAD
ier, safer, and more inclusive
streets," said Singh.
Bisleri International has Lauding the city’s leader-
signed a three-year MoU The Pimpri Chinchwad ship, Skye Duncan, executive
with Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation director of GDCI, said, “The
Municipal Corporation Indu Bhagat
What (PCMC) has launched a leadership shown by
(PCMC) to establish a model sample stretch at Commissioner Singh and his
plastic waste management
PUNE
contributes to Pradhikaran, Nigdi, India’s team demonstrates the criti-
system under its 'Bottles As the world marks
noise pollution? first neighbourhood-level cal commitment needed to
for Change' CSR pro- International Noise Awareness Construction activities: pilot of the “15-Minute City” prioritise the needs of the
gramme. The partnership Day on Apr 30, concerns over Construction sites lack concept. The pilot project, next generation. It’s exciting
aims to collect 360MT of unchecked noise pollution sound screens to part of the city's Harit Setu to see Pimpri Chinchwad set
plastic waste annually continue to mount among reduce noise pollution, initiative, is designed to cre- a new benchmark for sustain-
through ward-level Pune’s residents. Despite grow- causing significant ate safer, healthier, and more able street design, prioritising
Material Recovery ing urbanisation and regular disturbance to nearby inclusive streets for people of people over private vehicles.
Facilities, ensuring zero public complaints, authorities residential areas. all ages and abilities. We are confident that this
plastic reaches landfills. have done little to curb the Disregard for silence The initiative is being project will inspire cities
PCMC Commissioner menace, leaving citizens frus- zones: Silence zones, implemented by the newly around the world.”
Shekhar Singh and Bisleri's trated and exposed to serious such as those near launched Urban Mobility The Harit Setu project has
K Ganesh exchanged the health hazards. schools and hospitals, Department of PCMC. Harit been shaped through strong
agreement. The initiative While the Maharashtra are not being Setu is also poised to become local partnerships. Design
will cover all eight munici- Pollution Control Board respected. The 100- one of the first integrated last- expertise has been led by
pal zones, creating a rep- (MPCB) has the authority to metre no-honking rule mile connectivity projects for Prasanna Desai Architects
licable zero-waste model. impose fines running into is frequently violated, the Bhakti Shakti Metro sta- (PDA) and supported by
lakhs for violations of noise leading to increased tion. Ashik Jain. The project has
KOLHAPUR norms, residents say there is noise pollution in these Spanning approximately further benefited from the
Water crisis no publicly available data
showing the number of chal-
sensitive areas. 100 metres, the sample
stretch showcases innovative
contributions of ITDP India,
which provided sustainable
in city lans issued. The agency has As per the CPCB urban design strategies that transport planning expertise,
Kolhapur city has endured largely failed to act, even as “Noise pollution is disrupting A few weeks ago, I saw At present, we don’t have standard, the noise integrate walking, cycling, and Sanskriti Menon from
severe water shortages for complaints pour in. daily life. Modified silencers a couple celebrating the data, but we have level in residential and stormwater management the Centre for Environment
eight days after technical Speaking to the Free Press roar louder than trucks, their kid’s birthday, taken action against areas is 55 dB
failures at Kalammawadi Journal (FPJ), Monica Sharma, honking is constant even and they had called a industries and factories (decibels) in the
dam disrupted pumping a resident of Kalyani Nagar, when unneeded, and DJ and blocked the violating noise pollution daytime, while at
operations. Despite said there is an urgent need loudspeakers blare without entire road. The music norms. The honking and night it is limited to
adequate dam reserves, for public education and being mindful of the was so loud that it was vehicular noise pollution is 45dB. In commercial
most areas received little awareness about the harmful residents. This isn’t just causing inconvenience looked after by the police. areas, the limit is set up
to no supply, prompting effects of noise pollution. annoying—it’s a serious to commuters and So we are taking care of to 65dB in the daytime
protests where residents “Most people do not under- health risk, especially for people living nearby, our part, and we are strict and 55dB at night. For
blocked roads demanding stand the effect of noise on children, with the potential for but people these days about any kind of silence zones, it is up
permanent hearing loss.” have no fear of the law. pollution. to 50dB during the
action. The Kolhapur their bodies until it’s too late,”
day and 40during the
Municipal Corporation she said. — Monica Sharma, — Raj Singh, — JS Salunkhe, night.
(KMC) deployed emerg- “Noise pollution is disrupt- resident, Kalyani Nagar activist Regional Officer (Pune), MPCB
ency tankers while ing daily life. Modified
Guardian Minister Satej silencers roar louder than
Patil assured regular trucks, honking is constant activist Raj Singh said the ience to commuters and Children aren’t sleeping well, overlooked by us, and we even
supply would resume even when unneeded, and problem extends beyond traf- people living nearby, but and hence their health is take action against them,”
within 24 hours following loudspeakers blare without fic or festivals. “Be it fitness people these days have no fear affected. The MPCB should Salunkhe said.
an emergency meeting. being mindful of the resi- classes, entertainment of the law,” he told the FPJ, look into this, and a weekly “At present, we don’t have infrastructure while preserv- Education (CEE), who sup-
The crisis coincides with dents. This isn’t just annoy- mediums or concerts, expo- adding, “The authorities update should be put on the the data, but we have taken ing existing trees and engag- ported community engage-
peak summer and school ing—it’s a serious health risk, sure to noise for a prolonged should deploy teams to keep a electronic big boards around action against industries and ing closely with the local ment initiatives.
vacations, exacerbating especially for children, with time can be fatal for us. In the check, and to take action the city,” she told the FPJ. factories violating noise pollu- community. Vibrant murals, Pimpri Chinchwad’s
hardships, particularly for the potential for permanent name of festivity, people play against those flouting the Meanwhile, speaking to the tion norms. The honking and activated public spaces, and broader vision involves scal-
women managing house- hearing loss,” she told the FPJ. loud music, due to which both noise pollution norms.” FPJ, MPCB’s Regional Officer vehicular noise pollution is thoughtfully designed street ing the model citywide, devel-
holds. “While we commend Police humans and animals suffer a Rajeshwari Lakhani, a resi- JS Salunkhe clarified the looked after by the police. So furniture transform the area oping a comprehensive net-
Commissioner Amitesh lot,” Singh said. dent, complained about agency’s limited jurisdiction. we are taking care of our part, into a welcoming and lively work of active mobility corri-
PUNE Kumar for his strong actions “During any celebrations, vehicles causing pollution. “I “The small-scale housing pro- and we are strict about any public realm. Residents, who dors and advancing the “15-
50 people in and noise control drives,
responsibility also lies with
we saw policemen on the
spot, but they didn’t ask the
don’t know what parts they fit
into the vehicles, it’s so scree-
jects which create noise pollu-
tion are not our responsibility.
kind of pollution,” he told.
Despite calls for action, data
were initially sceptical, have
now embraced the change,
Minute City” concept.
Additional sites have already
Kashmir the MPCB. It’s time for urgent DJs to lower the volume of the chy and annoying. First of all, The PMC (Pune Municipal transparency, and regular describing the transformed been identified to expand the
“We have been in touch action on the use of modified music. A few weeks ago, I saw these parts should be banned. Corporation) should keep a enforcement, noise pollution streets as "Dubai-like" in their initiative, ensuring that essen-
with 650 people stuck in silencers, fine offenders, and a couple celebrating their kid’s The shops and online apps check on such activities and remains a neglected issue in quality. tial services like schools, mar-
Kashmir, out of which 600 strictly monitor loudspeaker birthday, and they had called a selling them should be take action against them. On Pune, with residents left to To support and strengthen kets, and transit hubs are
people have reached the use. We need peace, no noise, DJ and blocked the entire banned. Noise pollution the other hand, if there’s a big deal with the health and psy- the initiative, a delegation accessible within a short walk
district, and 50 people in our homes,” Sharma added. road. The music was so loud affects babies, senior citizens project or an industry creat- chological consequences on from the Global Designing or cycle ride for every resi-
have voluntarily decided to Echoing her concern, social that it was causing inconven- and animals the most. ing noise pollution, that is their own. Cities Initiative (GDCI) con- dent. Under the Harit Setu
stay there,” said Pune ducted a multi-day site visit, initiative, PCMC aims to com-
District Magistrate Jitendra leading technical workshops, plete approximately 9km of
Dudi. “In the first two days, design sessions, and hands- safe and accessible walking
we were in contact with
everyone and planned CWG: Celebration outside Kalmadi’s house Pawar to open on engagement activities.
Further cementing Pimpri
and cycling corridors by the
end of 2026.
accordingly. Some people flyover tomorrow Chinchwad’s commitment to The project is being devel-
decided to stay there Ankit Shukla a close aide of Kalmadi, said Staff Reporter international best practices, oped with design support
because of the good PUNE that although it took a long PUNE PCMC Commissioner from Prasanna Desai
arrangements made by time, the truth has finally pre- Shekhar Singh formally Architects, project manage-
the local Kashmiri citizens Congress workers on Tuesday vailed. "Kalmadi had refuted all Deputy Chief Minister Ajit endorsed the Global Street ment by Pavetech Design
and the security,” said burst crackers and distributed the charges then and main- Pawar will inaugurate the long- Design Guide (GSDG), posi- Consultants, and on-ground
Dudi. sweets outside former Union tained that no wrongdoing had awaited Sinhagad Road flyover tioning the civic body among execution by BG Shirke
minister Suresh Kalmadi's resi- taken place in the CWG. The on May 1 at 7am, bringing antici- global leaders in people-first Construction. It is further
dence in Pune's Erandwane. CBI and the ED have now pated relief to commuters grap- urban mobility. strengthened by the technical
This comes a day after a Delhi acknowledged that no money pling with chronic congestion. “We are proud to be pion- guidance provided by the
City NCP(SP) court accepted the
Enforcement Directorate's (ED)
trail was found," he said.
"Although Kalmadi has got a
On Monday morning, traffic
chaos stretching 6 km left thou-
eering a project that puts
people at the centre of urban
Global Designing Cities
Initiative (GDCI), with a
protests DP closure report in the 2010 clean chit, it is like 'justice sands stranded for hours. planning. Expanding walking shared vision of creating a
scrapping Commonwealth Games-
related alleged money launder-
sure report shows that Kalmadi
was not involved in any wrong-
could not produce credible evi-
dence in court against Kalmadi.
delayed is justice denied' as the
particular case cost him his
Frustrated Punekars later began
using the unopened flyover,
and cycling networks is
essential for creating health-
scalable model for urban
India and beyond.
Ankit Shukla ing case against him. doing. The BJP, social activist Anna political career," he added. with videos going viral and fuel-
PUNE The slogan "Sabse bada khi- "'Bhagwan ke ghar der hai, Hazare, and AAP chief Arvind Meanwhile, Kalmadi or his ling public outrage over civic
ladi, Suresh Kalmadi" (Suresh andher nahi' (Divine justice Kejriwal had levelled serious family members haven't delays. Though construction
A day after Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis revealed
Kalmadi is the biggest cham-
pion), which echoed in Pune
may be delayed but not
denied)– this has been proved
allegations against him, but yes-
terday, the court gave him a
reacted to the court's decision
yet. Reportedly, the former
concluded in March, pending
work—streetlights, signage and Victim’s wife asks
not to politicise
that the Development Plan several years ago, was heard today. Former Pune MP Suresh clean chit," a Congress leader Union minister is not in a posi- painting—delayed the opening.
(DP) for the Pune Metropolitan once again as his supporters Kalmadi has gotten a clean chit said. tion to move around due to Residents allege political rea-
Region Development celebrated. They said the in the 2010 CWG case. In the Abhay Chhajed, a senior health reasons. sons are stalling the inaugur-
Authority (PMRDA) has been
scrapped, with a new focus on
court's acceptance of the clo- last 15 years, the government Congress leader from Pune and (With PTI inputs) ation despite worsening traffic.
Pahalgam massacre
implementing the Town
Planning (TP) Scheme, the
tourism in focus PTI still haunted by the terror

Gorhe emphasises Lonavala safety boost

NCP-SP in Pune protested PUNE attack. Whenever I close my
against the decision at the col- eyes, I see a man holding a
lector's office on Tuesday. Pragati Jagdale, wife of rifle. I haven't been able to
The protestors expressed Santosh Jagdale, one of the sleep properly. The shock is
concerns that the cancellation Ankit Shukla cool climate and popular Furthermore, PWD needs tourists killed in the Apr 22 too deep." She said she now
would hinder the city’s growth PUNE sites like Karla caves and to install nets on windows in terror attack in Jammu and hopes that with government
and development. NCP-SP city Ekvira Devi temple. To curb government buildings and Kashmir's Pahalgam, on assistance, her daughter,
head Prashant Jagtap said, Maharashtra Legislative the unwanted accidents like rest houses in the region, Tuesday, appealed to leaders Asavari, will be able to rebuild
"Under the leadership of Chief Council Deputy Chairperson dog bites, snake bites, bee she concluded. not to politicise the tragedy her life.
Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Neelam Gorhe has and bat attacks and also During the meeting, Sub- and said the survivors had "Please don't politicise the
the state government has instructed the authorities to illegal activities, including Divisional Police Officer experienced the horror first- incident or play with our
decided to cancel the PMRDA implement safety measures narcotics and alcohol, pre- Amol Mandve, Additional hand and heard what the emotions. We were there. We
DP, thereby pushing Pune dis- for the tourists visiting the ventive measures should be Executive Engineer of assailants said. know what the terrorists said.
trict towards decline." Lonavala region and fulfill taken, she said. MSEDCL Prashant Gade, Jagdale's appeal has come a We have already shared their
"By cancelling this DP, the the basic facilities for them. Gorhe stated that these Naib Tehsildar Amol Patil, day after Maharashtra statements during the attack,"
state government has deprived While speaking at a issues need to be addressed Lonavala City Police Congress leader Vijay she said.Jagdale said the
the citizens of Pune district and review meeting held at the as soon as possible before tourists about safety She also urged the Inspector Suhas Jagtap, Wadettiwar, in a controversial attackers came with a clear
surrounding areas of their Maharashtra State the monsoon. The first aid measures. Additionally, Lonavala Municipal Council Rural Police Inspector remark, said that terrorists intention to kill and carried
right to development. Previ- Electricity Distribution facilities, police assistance, Lonavala police have to work in the direction of Kishor Dhumal, Taluka have no caste or religion and out the massacre cold-
ously, during the preparation Company Limited cleanliness, pollution control launched helpline numbers— making sustainable develop- Health Officer Dr. Sharan questioned the veracity of the bloodedly.
of the DP, the authorities and (MSEDCL) guest house in and cracking down on the 9850112400 for urban areas ment goals, including water Sonawane, Municipal claim that terrorists asked "We experienced terror-
their intermediaries had com- Lonavala on Monday, she illegal sales of gutka and and 9146032971 for the rural recharge, solar energy gen- Administration Officer about the faith of tourists ism. We heard hateful words.
mitted large-scale fraud again- discussed the safety drugs in the area should be region. Tourists could call on eration and environmental Santosh Khade, and Water before killing them in I urge all politicians, on
st farmers and builders, invol- measures at the picnic spots. of top priority, she added. these particular numbers in awareness for pollution con- Supply Engineer Yashwant Pahalgam town last week. humanitarian grounds, not to
ving corruption worth around Gorhe highlighted that Awareness campaigns case of any help and assis- trol, and to prevent diseases Munde, among others were Talking to reporters in play with our emotions," she
Rs3,000 crore," he added. Lonavala is known for its should be launched to inform tance, added Gorhe. like dengue, etc. present. Pune, Jagdale said, "We are said.
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DEFACEMENT MENACE | Civic body acts after CM's rap In-laws, RTOs,
Govt sanctions
BEED
Beed
CSMC to seize printers' doctors booked
for cheating
Paithan temple
properties: G Sreekanth
Manish Gajbhiye
workshop
development
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR

A one-day workshop under Based on a complaint lodged

the National Cattle Wealth by a woman, the Vedantnagar
campaign will be organ- Manish Gajbhiye ings. He said that not a single Police booked her in-laws,
ised at Late Gopinath CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR banner should be seen on the Regional Transport Officers
Munde Naraj Rang Mandir street-light post in the city. (RTO) and a doctor of the
in Parali in Beed district on Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar The posters of the national Government Medical College
May 2 between 9am to Municipal Corporation heroes should be removed and Hospital (GMCH) for
5pm. Animal Husbandry (CSMC) has taken a stern with care, so that there is no cheating her.
Minister Pankaja Munde stand against illegal hoardings desecration of the great men. Vidya Nikhilkumar
will be present. The repre- and banners defacing the city. The hoardings of all the politi- Gangwal (43), a Thane resi-
sentatives of the banks, A decision has been taken that cal leaders should be dent, claimed that her in-laws,
cattle rearers, farmers and the properties of those who removed. with the help of the officers,
other officers will partici- will print the hoardings and Sreekanth also warned that registered two luxurious cars
pate in the workshop. The banners without the per- the properties of the printers of her husband in their name
bank officers and the mission of the CSMC will be who will print the posters and after his death. The RTO pro-
farmers will be felicitated seized. Similarly, a fine will hoardings without the per- vided false documents, and
for their commendable also be imposed on the mission of the corporation the doctor provided a false
work in the field of animal printers, informed Municipal will be sealed, he said. COVID certificate, she alleged.
husbandry. Commissioner and Meanwhile, the leaders and The accused have been ident-
Administrator G Sreekanth. A the activists of the political ified as Swapnil Vinaykumar
CSN campaign to remove the parties remained absent from Gangwal, Vinaykumar Hanslal
4 complaints illegal hoardings and banners the meeting held on Monday. Gangwal, RTO agent Mohd Manish Gajbhiye

resolved
in the city will be initiated The petitioners stated their Saeed Abdul Razaaq, Dr CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR Paithan is important
soon, he added. stand aggressively and men- Suresh Raut and three RTOs. for the Mahanubhav
The district administration In a function held in the city came into action mode and High Court, Savita Kulkarni, tioned that the administration She alleged that after her hus- The development plan of the
has initiated a project, on Sunday, Chief Minister called a meeting of the politi- along with Bharti Bhandekar, should take stern action band Nikhilkumar Gangwal Shri Mahanubhav Datta sect, so a plan of
“District Collector at Tehsil Devendra Fadnavis pointed cal activists and the printers Rahul Salve, Sachin Mahapure against the illegal hoardings in died in 2017, her brother-in- temple, a historic and impor- ₹25 crore has been
Office”. Under the initiative, out that illegal hoardings and on Monday. A petitioner who and others, was also present. the city. Cases should be regis- law, Swapnil and father-in-law, tant pilgrimage centre of the prepared for its
District Collector Dilip banners by the sides of the filed a public-interest litiga- Sreekanth directed the tered with the concerned Vinaykumar, made false docu- Mahanubhav sect in Paithan, development
Swami resolved four resi- roads are defacing the city. tion (PIL) against the illegal CSMC officers to initiate a police stations, they ments and registered the cars has been permitted. The per-
dents’ complaints through After the incident, CSMC hoardings in the city in the drive against the illegal hoard- demanded. in their names. mission was granted during a
an online session. The resi- meeting chaired by the Chief Godavari River. He delivered
dents were asked to come Secretary Sujata Sainik on lectures to his devotees in this
to the tehsil office to Monday. A presentation of the area. This place is very impor-
resolve their complaints.
Accordingly, four com- Johnson emphasises 5-point child rights programme plan was made during the
meeting. The earlier develop-
tant for the followers of the
Mahanubhav sect. A plan

people-centric work
plaints were resolved. The ment plan, amounting to Rs25 worth Rs25 crore has been
complaints were from the Manish Gajbhiye be traced by conducting raids the schools. The officers of the crore, was permitted after prepared for the development
Sillod and Phulambri tehsil CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR at the places where there is a women and child welfare making minor changes to it. of this place. This included
offices. FPJ News Network officers were present. maximum possibility of find- department will implement The presentation was made devotees' residence, hall,
BEED Johnson said, it has been The five-point programme to ing them. The children found the campaign between May 1 through the audio-visual sys- library, washrooms, parking
CSN found that the officers are preserve the child rights during the raids will be and 15. tem before the chief secretary. lot and beautification of the
Vehicle “All officers in the district
should be enthusiastic to
apathetic towards cleaning of
the offices. Cleanliness should
against child labour, child
beggars, child health, school
brought into the educational
flow. The officers of the
The officers of the ZP edu-
cation department will find
District Collector
Swami, District Planning
Dilip area.
Sainik and the committee
rally implement people-centric not be restricted only for dropouts and child marriage labour, district action team the school dropouts in the Officer Bharat Wayal, Paithan members proposed some
The Government of India’s projects and facilitate them,” campaigns but it should be will be implemented in the members, child protection rural and urban areas and Municipal Council CEO changes to the plan. The plan
National Statistical Office directed newly appointed adopted regularly. In the 100 district from May 1. A planned special police teams, child readmit them to the schools. Pallavi Ambhore, temple trust has been made for the preser-
has completed 75 years. To Beed District Collector Vivek days office reforms pro- programme for implement- welfare and police depart- The child health campaign president Shevlikar and other vation of the environment
celebrate the occasion, a Johnson. He was addressing gramme, the issues like office ing the five-point programme ments, child help-line officers, will be implemented between officers were present. and use of solar energy.
motorcycle rally was the 100-day office cleaning transformation, toilet clean- devised by District Collector and district rights cell officers May 1 and 31. Vaccination, vit- The Shri Mahanubhav Provision has been made for
organised to create public review meeting on Tuesday. ing, drinking water facility, Dilip Swami has been chalked will conduct the raids. The amin doses, teenagers’ check- Datta Temple is related to the tree plantation, street-lights,
awareness on Monday. ZP CEO Aditya Jeevane, nameplates, thumb atten- out to get rid of these social campaign will be completed up, mental health, diet and preacher of the Mahanubhav two-way roads. The plan was
District Collector Dilip Resident Deputy District dance, and other issues vices. by May 31. other issues will be addressed Sect, Shri Chakradhar Swami. presented after making these
Swami flagged off the Collector Shivkumar Swami, should be given preference. The programme will be Similarly, the child beggars by going door to door. An He lived in this area in 1189. changes. The final decision
rally.Vipin Prakash and Deputy District Collector He asked department heads implemented in the district will be traced on the roads awareness campaign to raise Shri Swami used to travel will be taken in the meeting of
other officials were pres- Shailesh Suryawanshi, heads to contact him personally for from May 1. Under the cam- and other places in the dis- awareness about children's from Trimbakeshwar to the committee to be held after
ent. of the departments and other any issues. paign, the child labourers will trict. They will be admitted to rights will be implemented. Raher on the banks of the May 10, the sources said.
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effss
SWITCHOVER | Satish Patil, Gu
ula
abrao Deokar can crosso
ov
ver Tribal dept District to underrg
go
NASHIK
Stoned
2 NCP(SP) ex-ministers officials take
service oath spl cleanliness drive
ve
to death
lik
kely
ely to join
n Ajit Paw
awar
Prashant Nik
kale Prashant Nikale works have been completed
NASHIK NASHIK in many villages, and N NA ADEP
Assailants killed a juven- compost pits have been pre-
ile criminal, Kiran The Maharashtra Public In order to maintain sustain- pared ffo or wet waste. This
Chaure, by crushing his Service Rights Act, 2015, has able cleanliness in rural areas drive will be implemented so
head with a stone in Vijay Pathak group and was defe feated. His completed 10 years. On this and to efffeectively implement that compost can be made
broad daylight in the JALGAON aggressive campaign and alle- occasion, Service Guarantee the concept of ‘Cleanliness is using these compost pits.
city's Kamatwade area on gations reportedly angered Daay was celebrated in all gov-
v- Service’, the state government The main objective of this
Sunday, Apr 27, after- The Nationalist Congress Gulabrao Patil, who has been ernment offfiices on Monday ay, will launch a state-wide drive is to collect wet waste,
noon.
on Four
F youths
o ths P t (NCP)
Party (NCP) ffaaction
ti lled
d b by objecting
bj ti to
t hihis inclusion
i l i in
i Apr 28. Off
fficers and special cleanliness drive, ' Fill classiffy
y it properly and pre-
attacked Chaure with Sharad Paw awar is bracing fofor a the Ajit fa
faction. employees came together at the manure pit, keep your vil- pare organic fe fertiliser from it.
stones. The killers fled signiffiicant jolt in Jalgaon dis- Despite this, Sanjay ay Pawar the Tribal Development lage clean!’, from May 1. The fertiliser produced will
the scene after the trict, with two fo former min- is belie
evved to havave taken the Commissionerate and took Through this drive, the wet be useffu ul fo
for the trees in the
attack. isters and ex-MLAs preparing initiative to resolve internal an oath and a new resolution waste generated in the village Gram Panchay ayat as well as ffo
or
to join the Ajit Pawawar-led NCP obj
bjections and fa facilitate the to provide public service. will be managed and compost the farmers in the fu future.
NASHIK faction. The anticipated inclusion of both leaders. On the occasion of Service will be prepared from it, Revealing more details
Couple switch has caused unrest
within the Sharad Pawar
Satish Patil has called a meet-
ing of party workers from
Guarantee Day, Deputy
Commissioners of Tribal
infformed Zilla Parishad Chief
Executive Off fficer Ashima
about it, W
Wa ater
Sanitation Department’s chief
and

arrested group, which is already strug- Parola-Erandol taluka to take D e v e l o p m e n t Mittal. Deepak Patil said that
A Panchavati couple, gling to maintain relev evance in ministers. At the time, Sharad d dressed. In contrast, the Ajit them into conffiidence regard- Commissionerate, Shashikala Under the Swachh Bharat instructions have been given
Mangesh Ashok the district affter a series of Paw
awar commanded considerr- Pawar fafaction, being in power, ing his decision. Alongside Ahirrao and Vinita Abhiyan (Gramin), sewage to launch this campaign on
Rakhpasare and Nisha electoral setbacks. able support in the region n. has been able to satisffy y its Deokar, ffo ormer MLA Kailash Sonawane, administered an and solid waste management
g Maay 11, in the presence
pr of local
Mangesh Rakhpasare, According to party sources, However, the 2014 Modi wav ave
v workers, increasing its pull. Patil and senior women’s oath to the offfiicers and work is underway ay in every people's representatives and
who took advantage of former ministers Satish Patil changed the political land d- Patil, known ffo or his com- leader Tilottama Patil are also employees to work fo for the village in the rural area. These villagers.
the crowd at various bus of Parola and Gulabrao scape, and afftter the NCP spliit bativ
vee political style, is said to expected to join the Ajit interest and welffa are of the
stands in Nashik city to Deokar are both preparing to in 2023, the Sharad Pawawar fa
fac-
c share cordial ties with Ajit Pawar group. Their ffo ormal citizens. On this occasion,
steal jewellery and cash cross over to the Ajit Paw awar tion has struggled fo for rell- Pawar, making his entry into induction is likely to take Assistant Commissioner Dilip
from passengers, have camp. Their move is expected evance. Although still presen nt the latter’s camp more likely. y. place next week. Khokle, Assistant Project
been arrested. Unit One to bolster the strength of the in the district, the group is i Meanwhile, Deokar, recogni- The Sharad Paw awar ffaaction, Off
fficer Vinod Kardamare,
of the Crime Branch has ruling faction in Jalgaon. now perceived as direction n- sed for his organisational already weakened in the dis- Sunil Ka ayande, Santosh
uncovered five cases Sanjay
ay Paw awar, district presi- less, with little efffo
ort being g capabilities, also appears set trict, has been shaken by the Gaikwad, Anita Dabhade,
against them. It has been dent of the Ajit Paw awar group, made to revitalise the partty to switch sides. However, his potential defe fection of these along with Uday Joshi, Anil
revealed that the had hinted at such political base. Grassroots workerss, induction was delay ayed due to influential leaders. Their Salve, Anil Mahaj ajan, Sharad
accused sold the stolen deve
velopments a fe few days ago. frustrated by the group’s opposition from some leaders departure, if conffiirmed, Nile, Nandkishore Jagtap,
gold jewellery and Back in 2009,
2009 the NCP was opposition status and lack of o within the Ajit Paw awar group. would ffuurther marginalise the Tushar Jabale, Vishal Mahale,
bought a car. The police the strongest political ffo orce in influence, are reportedly disill- During the last Assembly elec- group and signiffiicantly tilt the Kiran Sonawane, Amruta
have seized items worth Jalgaon afftter the BJP, with fifive lusioned as their grievance es tion, Deokar contested against political balance in Jalgaon in Bhalerao others were pres-
Rs9.5 lakh from them. MLAs, including two cabinet and demands remain unad d- Gulabrao Patil of the Shinde favour of Ajit Pawawar. ent.

College receives Guardia

an ministerr rrow
ow erupts again
`15.27L scholarship Prashant Nikale
NASHIK
Accordingly, Minister Girish
Mahaj
ajan in Nashik district
and Minister Aditi Tatkare
the Guardian Minister of
Nashik and Aditi Tatkare as
the Guardian Minister of
Raigad had also reached the
Union Home Minister Amit
Shah. However, a solution
Prasant Nikale Committee and Local More than a hundred day ys in Raigad district will hoist Raigad. This led to a heated has not been fo fo und yet.
NASHIK Management Committee, have passed since th he the flag. However, this has debate in the Mahayuti, and After this, the list of which
the principal, all the proffe
es- Mahayuti government cam me caused discontent within a drama of resentment was minister will hoist the flag in
Meritorious students of the sors and students have con- to power in the state e. the Mahayuti. witnessed. which district on May 1, i.e.
Arts, Commerce and gratulated the meritorious However, the dispute ove er Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena Meanwhile, the dispute Maharashtra Day, is likely to
Science College of Maratha students. the Guardian Minister posst was insistent on the over the posts of Guardian further escalate the
Vidya Prasarak Samaj of Nashik and Raigad is still Guardian Minister post of Minister of Nashik and dispute.
Sanstha, Trimbakeshwar, Second-most schol- not resolved. This ha as Nashik and Raigad. In this,
have received a scholarship arships in the state further complicated th he Dada Bhuse was insistent fo
fo r
worth Rs15.27 lakh fo for the HPCL has given the scholar- situation. The governmen nt Nashik, while Minister
academic year 2024-25. This ship to the students of SC, has decided who will hoisst Bharat Gogawale was target-
scholarship has been given ST, OBC and Divyang cat- the flag as Guardia n ing Raigad. However, Girish
to needy and deserving stu- egories who are pursuing Minister in both these diss-
s Mahajan a close aide of
Mahajan,
dents through HPCL, a pub- degree studies ffo or their tricts on the occasion of o Chief Minister Devendra
lic sector enterprise, as per quality perffo
ormance in the Maharashtra Day y. Fadnavis, was appointed as
their criteria. previous year. For this, it is
For 2025, a total of Rs14.97 mandatory to submit the
lakh has been deposited in annual income details of the State Bank Of India,
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the bank accounts of 178 stu- parents of the students, Sawantwadi Branch,
dents of the college, depend- mark sheets and other ��������� ����������������������������������������
ing on their merit, ranging necessary certificates. Talav,
Ta Taluka - Sawantwadi, District - Sindhudurg,
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from Rs7,000 to Rs10,000 Under the guidance of prin- Tel – (02363) 272018 Fax – (02363) 275290
Te
each. Students studying in cipal Dilip Pawar, the college E-mail : [email protected]
extremely adverse condi- sent applications ffoor about
tions and their hardworking 303 students with the help of
POSSESSION
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parents have expressed sat- the proffe

essors. Out of them, (For immmovable property)
isffaction over this and have 178 students were eligible Whereas,
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this help will be very useful work, HPSewa West ��� ��������� ��������� ����� ����� ����� ��� ��������� ��� ������� ���������� ������
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books, uniffoorms and other Katare, secretary YG Sarode ����� ������� ������� ������ ������ 19.10.2024 calling upon the Borrower/
Mortgagor Smt. Deepali Ramchandra Shilamkar repay the amount
needs. Also, Ra ajjshree Jhole, and the company’s executive
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a student of the same col- president Nitin Jadhav Four Lakh Sixty Six Thousand Fivve Hundred Twenty Eight And Paisa Thirty
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to the Borrower and the public in general that the undersigned has taken
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administration, all the board the second college in �����������������������������������������������������������������������������
of directors, educational Maharashtra to receive the �������������������������29th day o of April 2025, pursuant to order passed by
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2002 in Order No. 04/2025 on 01.04.2025.
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FIN MIN REPORT | Trade Policy Uncertainty Index up 101.3% in Q1

Briefs BTA negotiations: India, US
RBI launches
Economy on growth path eyeing ‘early mutual wins’
3 key surveys
for monetary despite global uncertainties PTI
NEW DELHI

policy input FPJ News Service government finances from the India and the US are exploring opportunities for
The Reserve Bank on MUMBAI FY25 and FY26 budgets of the an interim trade arrangement in goods to secure
Tuesday launched three Union and state governments an "early mutual wins" ahead of finalising the
key surveys, including Forecasters are revising global reflects steady progress in fis- first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agree-
inflation expectations, to growth estimates downwards cal consolidation. Revenue and ment by fall of this year.
gather useful inputs for amidst fear of continuing pol- fiscal deficits relative to GDP The commerce ministry said on Tuesday that
monetary policy decisions. icy uncertainties amidst trade continue to decline. This has both the countries have initiated sectoral level non-tariff barriers being flagged by Indian side
The RBI normally holds six protectionism. Despite the risk increased the availability of talks and more engagements are planned from included in sectors such as marine," the official
bi-monthly monetary pol- posed by global headwinds, domestic savings for financing May end. To give an impetus to the talks, India's said, adding the formal first round of negoti-
icy reviews in a financial the domestic economy con- private investment in the econ- chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, additional sec- ations are expected to start after the May meet-
year. The last meeting was tinues to show signs of resil- omy. retary in the department of commerce, and ings.
held earlier this month, ience backed by domestic gest economy with substantial jumped to 1.96 lakh crore in The glide path of govern- Assistant US Trade Representative for South and
and the next meeting of drivers. High-frequency indi- integration into global trade March 2025 on the back of ment debt announced in the Central Asia Brendan Lynch held a three-day Talks moving well, much easier to
the Monetary Policy cators suggest that the and financial networks. buoyant economic activity. budget will ensure a still talks last week in Washington. negotiate with India: Scott Bessent
Committee is scheduled domestic economy recorded "The Trade Policy GST collection rose to Rs 22.1 higher availability of domestic During the meetings in Washington, the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said
for June 4-6. robust performance in the last Uncertainty Index increased lakh crore in FY25 (Apr-Mar), savings for private investment. teams deliberated on wide-ranging subjects that India is likely to be among the first countries
quarter of FY25, the March edi- by 101.3% in Q1 FY25 compared compared to Rs 20.2 lakh crore If states are able to reduce their including tariff (related to goods) and non-tariff to finalise a bilateral trade agreement with the
SGB Apr 30 tion of Monthly Economic
Review released by
to Q4 FY24, indicating a sharp
deterioration from the relative
in FY24, recording a year-on-
year (yoy) growth of 9.4%.
debt burden going forward,
there would still be a higher
matters. "The team discussed the pathway for
concluding the first tranche of the mutually
US to avert reciprocal tariffs by President Donald
Trump.
redemption Department of Economic stability observed between Complementing this, the e- availability of domestic savings beneficial, multi-sector bilateral trade agree- The US is "very close" on a trade deal with
price fixed at Affairs said on Tuesday. 2021 and 2023. This rise reflects way bill generation recorded for private investment. While ment (BTA) by fall (September-October) of 2025, India, Bessent said , noting that it is much easier
Nevertheless, as a major notable trade and tariff-related growth of 20.2% in March 2025. the underlying economic con- including...opportunities for early mutual wins," to negotiate with Delhi because of the high tariffs
`9.558/unit emerging market economy, policy changes among major Notably, Q4 of FY25 recorded ditions vary across states, a the ministry said in a statement. and talks with the country are "moving well."
The RBI has fixed Rs India, too, faces distinct chal- countries. As these develop- the highest YoY growth of concerted effort to improve An official said that an interim agreement Bessent made these remarks at a press briefing
9,558/- as the premature lenges and opportunities amid ments unfold, their potential 19.4% in e-way bill generation the quality of expenditure and with regard to trade in goods could take place as in the White House. America's Asian trading
redemption price for escalating global geopolitical global impact on investments in FY25, indicating heightened rein in deficits by states is cru- part of early mutual wins in case both sides partners and allies "have been the most forth-
Sovereign Gold Bond tensions. The country remains and trade flows warrants care- economic activity in Q4 com- cial to achieve medium-term agree. "Initially we are focusing on goods. The coming in terms of doing the deals.
(SGB Series V 2017-18 and vulnerable to spillover effects ful consideration and analysis," pared to previous quarters of fiscal consolidation and sup-
Series VI 2019-20 due on from international geopolitical the report said. the financial year. port macroeconomic growth
April 30, 2025. The events as the world's fifth-lar- Gross GST collection An assessment of general & stability.
redemption price of SGB
will be based on the
simple average of closing
Sustained FII fund inflows
gold price of 999 purity of
previous three business
days from the date of
Goyal
addresses
‘India in reasonably good spot’ restrict market pessimism
redemption, as published
by the IBJA. Accordingly,
India-UK Biz Retail investors deficit, reasonable external
debt, no twin balance sheets
FPJ News Service
MUMBAI
expected to maintain its resil-
ience,” opined a high-net-
the redemption price for Roundtable should stay problem and manageable cur- worth individual investor.
premature redemption invested for long: rent account deficit, among Geopolitical tensions not only “The market exhibited
due on April 30 will be Rs others, he said, adding that the distress policymakers, but they largely range-bound oscilla-
9,558/- per unit of SGB Sebi Chairman country is also negotiating vari- also make domestic investors tion, as caution prevailed amid
based on the simple aver- PTI ous bilateral trade deals. "No worry about their investments, geopolitical concerns over
age of closing gold price NEW DELHI ience ever since the tariff war doubt, there are global head- and the economy. border tensions. The sustained
for the three business began to impact markets winds, arising from the geoeco- Benchmark indices Sensex inflows from FIIs provided sup-
days i.e., April 25, April 28, India is in a reasonably good worldwide, "I would suggest nomic fragmentation in the and Nifty settled marginally port to market sentiment, and
and April 29, 2025. spot despite global headwinds that...despite the global head- past as well as trade actions, higher in a volatile trade on restricted further pessimism.
and retail investors should stay winds, India is in a reasonably especially by the US," he said. Tuesday as investors turned Meanwhile, mixed Q4 results
Hiring activity PTI invested for long market vola- good spot," the markets regula- Over the impact of the ongoing cautious amid concerns over have raised the risk of down-
tility notwithstanding, Sebi tor said, highlighting the econ- volatility, he acknowledged geopolitical tensions. ward revisions to FY26 projec-
slows down in NEW DELHI
Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey omic strength of the country. that many such investors have However, intense buying in tions,” said Vinod Nair, Head of
March Union Minister Piyush Goyal, said on Tuesday. These include consistent joined the journey recently and blue-chips Reliance Industries, Research, Geojit Investments.
The Naukri JobSpeak who is in London on a two-day India has shown a lot of resil- economic growth, low fiscal have not seen any downturn. Infosys and TCS and unabated According to Ajit Mishra,
index, a key indicator of visit focused on bilateral trade FIII fund inflows supported the President Trump. The India- SVP, Research, Religare
India’s white-collar job and investment ties, addressed market. The 30-share BSE Pakistan tensions are created Broking, beyond the strong
market, signalled a slight an India-UK Business benchmark gauge climbed by vested interested groups of performance from banking
slowdown in hiring activity.
In March 2025, the index
Roundtable bringing together
prominent business leaders
US again puts India on ‘priority watch 70.01 points to settle at
80,288.38. The NSE Nifty closed
terrorists with a long-term
objective of fragmentation in
and financials, “we are now
witnessing rotational buying in
fell by 1.5% year-on-year,
marking a decline from its
and CEOs from both countries
on Tuesday. The roundtable
list’ for alleged IP rights' violations marginally up by 7.45 points to
24,335.95. FIIs bought equities
the region. The aftermath,
according to economic gurus,
heavyweight stocks from sec-
tors such as IT, energy, and
February 2025 peak—the heard from the minister about PTI The US Trade the subject, and engagement worth Rs 2,385.61 crore on is de-globalization. auto. This trend could support
highest level since April the wide-ranging investment NEW DELHI Representative's (USTR) 2025 with the US on IP issues has Tuesday. “We are optimistic about a the index in maintaining its
2023, a monthly review opportunities across sectors in Special 301 report said that increased, there continues to Investors term the current mutually beneficial bilateral positive bias. Hence, any short-
report from the govern- India and the potential for The US on Tuesday again over the past year, India has be a lack of progress on many trade conflicts as a classic war trade deal between India and term pause or consolidation
ment said. Specific sectors innovation-led growth with placed India on its 'priority remained inconsistent in its long-standing IP concerns. of conquest created by the US, and the market is should be viewed as healthy.”
showed resilience, while greater two-way partnerships. watch list' stating that New progress on intellectual prop- "India remains one of the
others faced notable "Highlighted opportunities to Delhi remains one of the erty protection and enforce- world's most challenging
declines. Notable growth strengthen economic ties, world's most challenging ment. It said that although major economies with respect
was seen in the AI-ML
sector, which surged 25
drive innovation-led growth,
and expand investment
major economies with respect
to protection and enforcement
India has worked
strengthen its IP regime,
to to protection and enforcement
of IP... India remains on the Sebi extends deadline for optional
per cent year-on-year, avenues between India and of intellectual property (IP) including raising public aware- Priority Watch List in 2025," it
standing out amidst a
largely steady trend across
the UK," Goyal said. rights. ness about the importance of said. T+0 settlement for QSBs to Nov 1
major industries. PTI brokers themselves. To ensure tory oversight and offer no
NEW DELHI smooth implementation, it has investor protection under the
Canara HSBC Akshaya Tritiya: Gold demand remains Over half of biz been decided to extend the securities law framework. Sebi
Capital markets regulator Sebi timeline for QSBs for putting in said "some platforms known as
Life Insurance leaders use AI for on Tuesday extended the time- place the necessary systems and 'Opinion Trading platforms'
files IPO papers strong as high returns attract buyers sustainability line for implementation of the processes for enabling seamless provide their users/partici-
Canara HSBC Life optional T+0 rolling settlement participation of investors in pants a platform to trade/enter
Insurance Company Ltd ANI past two years," he said. PTI cycle for qualified stock brokers optional T+0 settlement cycle, to into arrangements wherein the
has filed preliminary NEW DELHI Meanwhile, Gold prices NEW DELHI (QSBs) to November 1. Nov 1, 2025. payout is dependent on the
papers with capital mar- climbed Rs 1,050 to Rs 99,450 Earlier, the deadline for oper- outcome of a yes/no proposi-
kets regulator Sebi to float Gold demand in India is per 10 grams in the national More than half of Indian busi- ational readiness as mandated Regulator warns investors tion of happening or not hap-
an IPO. This comes days expected to remain strong capital on Tuesday on the ness leaders are already using under the Dec 10, 2024 circular against dealing with 'opinion pening of the underlying
after Canara Robeco Asset during Akshaya Tritiya this back of fresh buying by artificial intelligence (AI) to was May 1, 2025.The extension trading platforms event". Sebi advised investors
Management Company year, despite the surge in jewellers and stockists ahead achieve environmentally came after Sebi received feed- Sebi has cautioned the pub- to take note that in general,
(AMC) filed draft IPO prices, as buyers are drawn by of Akshaya Tritiya, according responsible outcomes -- put- back from QSBs and subsequent lic against engaging with opinion trading does not fall
papers with the Sebi. the high returns seen over the to the All India Sarafa ting India well ahead of the consultations with stock 'opinion trading platforms', within regulatory purview of
past two years. Association. global and Asia-Pacific aver- exchanges, clearing corpor- warning that such entities fall the regulator, as what is traded
Travel Food Experts say that despite a
surge in rates, there will be
Gold of 99.5 per cent purity
jumped Rs 1,100 to Rs 99,000
ages, a new report said on
Tuesday.
ations, depositories and the outside the ambit of its regula- is not security.

Services get accelerated consumer interest per 10 grams against the pre- According to the report, 52
Sebi's nod for in the yellow metal with ANI that gold has delivered an vious close of Rs 97,900 per 10 per cent of Indian leaders say

`2,000-cr IPO
people moving towards light-
weight and studded jewellery.
annual return of 20-25 per
cent over the last two years.
grams.
So far this year, the yellow
they are actively using AI to
drive sustainable practices,
Gilts end Stainless steel industry
Travel Food Services, Commodity experts, how- "Last year, on Akshaya metal prices have added Rs compared to just 39 per cent sharply higher urges govt to take measures
which operates quick-ser- ever, believe that there will Tritiya, the gold price was Rs 20,500 per 10 grams or 26 per globally.
on RBI’s OMO
vice restaurants and
lounge business across air-
likely be a pullback in gold
prices in the coming months,
72,000/ 10 gm, and in 2023 it
was Rs 58,000. With an annual
cent from Rs 78,950 on
December 31, last year.
This shows a major shift in
mindset, as companies in India auctions notice to protect domestic players
ports in India and Malaysia, following the recent sharp growth rate of 20-25 per cent, In addition, silver prices increasingly view sustainabil- PTI
has received Sebi's go- uptick, with prices crossing Rs this steady increase is attract- also bounced Rs 3,500 -- the ity not just as a compliance for May NEW DELHI
ahead to float a Rs 2,000- 1 lakh per 10 grams. ing numerous buyers. Because steepest in nearly three weeks requirement but as a central Informist
crore initial public offering, Rajesh Rokde, Chairman of of this rally in gold, people are -- to trade near an all-time part of their business strategy, MUMBAI The domestic stainless steel
an update with the Sebi the Gem and Jewellery increasingly investing in it due high at Rs 1,02,000 per kg on said the report by US-based industry has urged the gov-
showed on Tuesday. Council of India (GJC), told to the strong returns over the Tuesday. software company Autodesk. Government bond prices ernment to take preventive
ended sharply higher in a vol- measures like safeguard
Govt survey atile trading session Tuesday
after the RBI announced the
duties to protect the interests
of the local players.
practices effectively," ISSDA
President Rajamani

Pvt sector capex likely to dip 25% to `4.88L cr in FY26 purchase of gilts worth INR
1.25 trillion in four tranches in
May under its open market
The Indian Stainless Steel
Development Association
(ISSDA) said the sharp
Krishnamurti said.
The industry looks forward
to a suitable level-playing field
PTI The aggregated Therefore, the report said 22. It increased by 4 per cent to operation auctions, dealers increase in finished steel against China and its circum-
NEW DELHI (unweighted) capex data from the Capex data for 2025-26 Rs 3,279.4 crore in 2022-23 and said. While most traders had imports is a significant threat vented import being pushed
this panel of enterprises serves should be interpreted with cau- further grew by 27.5% to reach expected an OMO notice this to the stability of India's stain- into the domestic market
Intended capital expenditure of as a reliable basis for analysing tion, considering the conser- Rs 4,183.3 crore in 2023-24. The week, the notified quantum less steel industry. Local through adjacent ASEAN
the private corporate sector is capital expenditure trends over vative approach and apprehen- highest GFA per enterprise, was much above what they manufacturers, already grap- countries in the form of ADD
estimated to decline by about the five-year period, the minis- sion shown by the responding exceeding Rs 14,000 crore, was had expected, they said. News pling with high input costs (anti-dumping duty), CVD
25% to Rs 4.88 lakh crore in try said. The results show an enterprises in reporting these observed in the industry cat- that Pakistan had shot down and market volatility, are now (countervailing duty) and
2025-26 from Rs 6.56 lakh crore overall increase of 66.3% in figures. However, the results egory of 'Electricity, Gas, Steam, an Indian quad-copter in facing intensified competition safeguard duty, Vijay Sharma,
in FY25, said a government sur- capex in the private corporate aggregate capex (unweighted) show an overall increase of and Air Conditioning Supply', Kashmir erased some of the from cheap imports. Director, Corporate Affairs at
vey report released on Tuesday. sector was Rs 3.94 lakh crore in over the four-year period from 23.9% in aggregate capex followed by 'Manufacturing' gains in gilts, but prices rose "To counter this, we advo- Jindal Stainless, said.
According to the Forward- 2021-22, Rs 5.72 lakh crore in 2021-22 to 2024-25. (unweighted) from 2021-22 to enterprises (Rs 7,000 crore to Rs close to the day's highs after cate for a stronger focus on "We all are aware of the
Looking Survey on Private 2022-23 and Rs 4.22 lakh crore Out of the 3,064 responding 2025-26 for this fixed panel of 10,000 crore), the report said. better-than-expected cut-offs the 'Make in India' initiative, continuous dumping of subsi-
Sector CAPEX Investment in 2023-24. enterprises, 2,172 reported their 2,172 enterprises, the data In 2021-22, the estimated at both the RBI's OMO auction particularly within the steel dised substandard stainless
Intentions between November A total of 2,172 enterprises capex intentions for 2025-26. showed. actual capex per enterprise was and state bond auction. The sector. This could involve steel of Chinese origin in
2024 and January 2025, con- submitted complete informa- The data indicates a cautious The average gross fixed asset Rs 109.3 crore compared to the 10-year benchmark 6.79%, raising tariffs on finished steel India, which adversely affects
ducted by the Ministry of tion for all five years of the ref- approach by respondents in (GFA) per enterprise in the pri- proposed value of Rs 102.7 2034 bond ended at INR imports, enhancing domestic the domestic manufacturers,
Statistics & Programme erence period, forming a fixed declaring their capital expendi- vate corporate sector was esti- crore, resulting in a realisation 103.14, significantly higher production infrastructure, especially the MSMEs," he
Implementation, the actual panel. ture plans. mated at Rs 3,151.9 crore in 2021- ratio of 106.41 per cent. than INR 102.76 Monday. and addressing unfair trade added.
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Briefs Bajaj Fin Q4 profit rises 16% to `3,940 cr Akshay Tritiya 2025: Buy
India ranks
PTI
NEW DELHI
sub-division of 1 equity share of
face value of Rs 2 each fully
FY25.
Meanwhile, Bajaj Finance Gold or Brand Behind It?
among top IPO NBFC firm Bajaj Finance on
paid-up into 2 equity shares of
face value of Re 1 each fully
Ltd. remains confident of
achieving its targets for mar-
Teji Mandi

markets: EY
I
Tuesday reported a 16 per cent paid-up. gins, credit cost, and profitabil- ndia is one of the largest
India's IPO market con- rise in its standalone net profit It has also approved issue of ity in the current financial year consumers of physical
tinues to demonstrate resil- to Rs 3,940 crore in the March bonus equity shares in the ratio despite missing them in 2024- gold, particularly in the
ience, securing a 22 per 2025 quarter. of 4:1, that is, 4 bonus equity 25 (Apr-Mar), the management form of jewellery, bars, and
cent share of global IPO It had registered a net profit shares of Re 1 each for every 1 said in a post-earnings call with coins. Gold is seen as a safe
activity in the first quarter of Rs 3,402 crore in the same equity share of Re 1 each. analysts Tuesday. "I would call investment that not only pro- Growth Drivers
of 2025, according to the period a year earlier. During the quarter, the com- overall FY25 a mixed year for vides protection against Rising Female Workforce
Q1 2025 IPO Trends Report Total income during pany re-assessed its income tax us as a firm," Vice-Chairman inflation but also holds orna- Participation; Good
by EY. With 62 IPOs raising January-March of 2024-25 rose position for certain items Rajeev Jain said. "Good year on mental value. These dual Monsoon Boosts Purchasing
a total of USD 2.8 billion, to Rs 15,808 crore against Rs net profit grew by 19 per cent non-performing assets (NPAs) based on favourable orders of volume, assets under manage- benefits make it an essential Power; Evolving Consumer
India remains a leading 12,764 crore in the correspond- to Rs 4,546 crore from Rs 3,825 and net NPAs as of March 31, various courts and tribunals. ment growth, customer part of most Indian house- Preferences; Cut in Import
destination for companies ing year-ago period, Bajaj crore in the same quarter pre- 2025, stood at 0.96 per cent and Accordingly, the company acquisition, operating effi- holds. Together, Indian fam- Duties and Rising Affluent
seeking to go public, even Finance said in a regulatory fil- vious fiscal. 0.44 per cent, respectively. has reversed tax expense for ciency, and pre-producing ilies own around 25,000 Consumer Base
amidst a backdrop of glo- ing. The total assets under man- The board recommended a earlier years, amounting to Rs profit. Elevated credit costs tonnes of gold — making
bal market uncertainties. Interest income increased to agement as on March 31, 2025, final dividend of Rs 44 per 249 crore and reduced the cur- resulted in subdued profit them the largest private Challenges in the
Rs 13,824 crore from Rs 11,201 increased by 26 per cent to Rs equity share of face value Rs 2 rent year's tax provision by Rs growth, and that's why it's a holders of gold in the world. Jewellery Industry
crore a year ago. 4,16,661 crore. for 2024-25. 99 crore, resulting in overall tax mixed year. We hope to change This Akshay Tritiya, with Gold Smuggling: With high
AGEL says no On a consolidated basis, the The company said its gross Besides, the board approved reduction of Rs 348 crore in Q4 that as we get into FY26." gold prices touching new import duties making gold
irregularities highs, let’s take a closer look expensive, smuggling has
at India’s gold jewellery mar- increased.
found
Bajaj Finserv Q4 profit IndusInd Bank CEO resigns
ket to understand whether it Gold Leasing Rate Surge:
Adani Green Energy has is better to buy gold or invest Leasing rates have jumped
said an independent in jewellery companies. from 2–3% to 6–7%, raising

rises 14% to `2,417 cr

review of its regulatory operating costs for organised
compliances related to an FPJ News Service bank-appointed external audi- Current State of jewellers and putting pres-
alleged breach that led to MUMBAI tor has determined a cumu- India’s Gold Jewellery sure on their margins.
the indictment of founder PTI businesses under the Bajaj lative adverse accounting Industry Elevated Gold Prices:
chairman Gautam Adani NEW DELHI group, said in a regulatory fil- IndusInd Bank on Tuesday said impact on P&L at Rs 1,959.98 According to Deloitte, the According to The Economic
and two company execu- ing. its MD and CEO Sumant crore as on March 31. jewellery industry is on a Times, a 4% rise in gold
tives in a US court, did not Bajaj Finserv Ltd (BFL) on The board recommended a Kathpalia has resigned from On April 15, IndusInd Bank similar growth path, with prices during the first 15
find irregularities or non- Tuesday reported a 14 per dividend of Re 1 per share or services with immediate effect disclosed the basis report of the sector expected to days of March 2025 led to a
compliances on the issue. cent increase in its consoli- 100 per cent on the face value in the wake of accounting another external agency that expand from approximately 25% decline in retail sales
In its FY25 earning dated net profit to Rs 2,417 of Re 1. lapses costing Rs 1,959.98 discharge the duties, roles and accounting lapses in the US$80–85 billion in FY24 to and a 60% drop in bulk
announcement, Adani crore in the fourth quarter The proposed dividend is crore. responsibilities of the Chief derivative portfolio will have a an estimated US$225–245 buying at Zaveri Bazaar.
Green Energy said its ended March 2025. to be approved by the share- “I undertake moral respon- Executive Officer (CEO) of the negative impact of Rs 1,979 billion by FY35. As of FY24,
holding company has not The company had posted a holders at the ensuing Annual sibility, given the various acts of bank, for an interim period crore on its net worth. around 62–64% of the Indian What’s Next?
been named as a defend- net profit of Rs 2,119 crore General Meeting. commission/omission that until a permanent CEO is The bank has assessed an jewellery market — compris- According to Crisil Ratings,
ant in the indictment and during the corresponding For the financial year have been brought to my appointed by the bank. adverse impact (on a post-tax ing over 5,00,000 local jew- the surge in gold prices is
civil complaint and the January-March period of the 2024-25, the company wit- notice. I would request that my The bank’s Deputy CEO basis) of 2.27% to its net worth ellers — remains unorga- likely to lower sales volumes
matter was pending for previous fiscal. nessed a 9 per cent increase in resignation be taken on record Arun Khurana had tendered as of December 2024 on nised, consisting mostly of for organised retailers by 9–
further proceedings. The total consolidated profit at Rs 8,872 crore over Rs at close of working hours today his resignation on Monday. account of discrepancies relat- small, local businesses. This 11% in 2026. However, with
income during the March 8,148 crore in the previous fis- (April 29),” Kathpalia said in his Prior to this, another key ing to derivative deals. The presents a significant oppor- higher prices and realisa-
Trent Q4 profit 2025 quarter rose to Rs 35,596 cal. resignation letter addressed to Managerial Personnel Chief bank had reported that the tunity for growth as the tions compared to the pre-

down 56.2% to crore against Rs 32,042 crore

in the corresponding period
The total consolidated
income rose to Rs 1,33,822
the board of the bank.
The board has sought
Financial Officer (CFO) Govind
Jain quit in January before the
accounting lapses in its deriva-
tive portfolio, estimated to have
industry gradually formal-
ises.
vious year, revenues are still
projected to grow by 13–15%.
`311.6 crore of the previous financial year, crore compared to Rs 1,10,383 approval of the Reserve Bank incident came to light. Earlier an adverse impact of approxi-
Trent Ltd on Tuesday BFL, the holding company for crore in the previous financial of India to constitute a this week, the private sector mately 2.35% of its net worth as Teji Mandi (TM Investment Technologies Pvt Ltd) is a SEBI
reported a 56.24 per cent the various financial services year. 'Committee of Executives', to lender had informed that a of December 2024. registered Research Analyst (RA). Information in this article
should not be construed as investment advice.
decline in consolidated net Please visit www.tejimandi.com to know more.
profit to Rs 311.60 crore for
the March quarter, on
account of exceptional
gains in the previous corre-
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sponding quarter. The
$20 bn, employee count up at 80,000 clean energy to invest `6,000 crore to
company had posted a con-
`5,712 crore
solidated net profit of Rs
712.09 crore in the January- GST notice PTI expected to grow multifold in platform Evren add 3,700 beds by 2028
March quarter a year ago, NEW DELHI the current fiscal year as the PTI PTI
according to a regulatory Dharmesh Thakkar iPhone maker is reportedly NEW DELHI NEW DELHI
filing from Trent Ltd. MUMBAI Taiwanese electronics manu- mulling to manufacture all
facturing major Foxconn is iPhones for sale in the US mar- Alterra, the world's largest Max Healthcare Institute Ltd
NTPC Green The Directorate General of
GST Intelligence (DGGI) has
reported to have more than
doubled its revenue in India to
ket.
Foxconn is the biggest
private climate investment
fund, on Tuesday announced
will invest Rs 6,000 crore by
2028 to add 3,700 beds across
Energy to raise slapped a show cause notice over USD 20 billion (about Rs manufacturer of iPhones. The its inaugural co-investment, key locations in India, its
up to Rs 5,000 demanding Rs 5,712 crore tax 1.7 lakh crore) in the financial company is already in the pro- injecting USD 100 million into Chairman and Managing
liabilities on Paytm subsidiary, year 2024-25 on account of a year 2024-25. The employee cess of setting up its second lar- Indian renewable energy Director Abhay Soi said on assets". "This year alone, we
cr via bonds First Game Technologies. jump in iPhone production, count has also gone over gest facility outside China in company, Evren, to accelerate Tuesday. are opening four (hospitals).
NTPC Green Energy Ltd Earlier Paytm parent com- sources aware of the develop- 80,000," one of the sources said. Devanahalli near Bangalore the expansion of clean energy Max Healthcare, which This (Dwarka) was the first of
on Tuesday said it has pany One97 Communication ment said. Email query sent to Foxconn with an investment of USD 2.8 alongside Brookfield Asset operates 22 healthcare facil- the four," Soi said.
received the board's Ltd (OCL) had been hit with a The company is also learnt in this regard elicited no reply. billion, (about Rs 25,000 crore). Management and other ities with around 5,000 beds Max Healthcare plans to
approval to raise up to Rs show-cause notice from the to have increased its total Union Minister Ashwini The facility is expected to investors. currently could have around inaugurate three other hospi-
5,000 crore through Enforcement Directorate for employee count in the country Vaishnaw earlier this month create over 40,000 jobs. "This investment will sup- 30 hospitals by 2028, Soi told tals in Mohali, Mumbai, and
bonds. "The board of alleged violations of by over 65 per cent to around announced that mobile phone The Taiwanese electronics port the development and PTI. Speaking at the sidelines Saket, New Delhi later this
directors in its meeting the Foreign Exchange 80,000 in fiscal year 2025, exports from India have manufacturing giant is also in construction of up to 11 GW of of the inauguration of Max year. The inauguration of the
held on 29th April, 2025, Management Act involving industry and government crossed an all-time high of Rs 2 discussion with the UP govern- solar, wind and battery stor- Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka hospital is a strategic
approved borrowing up to aggregate transactions worth sources aware of the estimates lakh crore in FY 2024-25 in ment to set up an electronics age projects in Rajasthan and Dwarka, a 300-bed greenfield step in Max Healthcare's
Rs 5,000 crore during the over Rs 611 crore related to the told PTI. which iPhone exports alone manufacturing unit in Uttar Andhra Pradesh, contribu- facility, he said the company broader expansion plan to add
financial year 2025-26, by acquisition of the two subsidi- "Foxconn revenue in India accounted for exports worth Pradesh which is also expected ting to India's 500 GW renew- will be "reinvesting whatever 3,700 beds across key locations
issuing secured/unse- aries. “The tax demand notice has more than doubled to over Rs 1.5 lakh crore. to be spread over an area of able target by 2030," the firm we generate over the next 10 in India by 2028, the company
cured, redeemable, tax- on First Games has computed USD 20 billion in the financial Sources said that Foxconn is 300 acres. said in a statement. years to create healthcare said.
able/ tax free, cumulative, GST at 28% on the total entry
non-cumulative deben- amount, as against 18 per cent
tures (bonds/ NCDs) in paid on platform fee or rev-
one or more tranches," the
company said in an
enue generated by gaming
companies,” clarified One97 US consumer confidence BEML hands over
electric rope shovel 7 cos go ex-dividend this week
exchange filing. Communications.
The tax demand for the plunges to lowest in 5 yrs to Coal India Manoj Yadav week include 360 ONE WAM,
HC bars Gensol, period January 2018 to March
2023 includes interest and AP when the economy was mired
BEML on Tuesday announced
the official handover of an
MUMBAI Tanla Platforms, Vesuvius
India, Gujarat Intrux, KSB,
BluSmart from penalties. Paytm plans to file a WASHINGTON in the Great Recession. indigenously developed elec- Shares of several companies, Mold-Tek Packaging, and
creating rights petition challenging the notice, The figures reflect a rapidly tric rope shovel to Coal India. including ABB India, will be in based on the record date. HCL Forbes Precision Tools and
including the retrospective Americans' confidence in the souring mood among The mining equipment was focus this week, due to their Technologies, one of India’s Machine Parts. Among these,
in 95 EVs application of the GST amend- economy slumped for the fifth Americans, most of whom formally handed over to upcoming dividend payouts. leading IT firms, had declared Vesuvius India has announced
The Delhi High Court on ment dated October 1, 2023, straight month to the lowest expect prices to rise because of Northern Coalfields CMD B These companies have an interim dividend of Rs 18 a final dividend of Rs 14.50 per
Tuesday restrained Gensol along with the interpretation level since the onset of the the widespread tariffs imposed Sairam in the presence of Coal announced dividends for their per share. The ex-dividend share, with its ex-dividend date
Engineering Ltd., Blu- of the GST regulation prior to COVID-19 pandemic as anxiety by President Donald Trump. India CMD PM Prasad and shareholders, and their stocks date for HCL Tech was on April on April 30, 2025. The payment
Smart Fleet Pvt. Ltd. and the amendment. over the impact of tariffs takes About half of Americans are BEML CMD Shantanu Roy. "In will trade ex-dividend during 28, and the dividend payout will be made on May 1, 2025.
Blu-Smart Mobility Pvt. Ltd. “It is an industry-wide issue a heavy toll. also worried about the poten- a major leap for India's mining this period. has been made. Additionally, Gujarat Intrux
from creating third-party where the GST department The Conference Board said tial for a recession, according sector and a powerful stride The term “ex-dividend” ABB India, a major player in will offer an interim dividend
rights in respect of 95 Tata has sent notices to several Tuesday that its consumer con- to a survey by The Associated towards the government's means that on the given date, heavy electrical equipment, of Rs 10 per share, while KSB
Xpres Electric Vehicles gaming companies previously. fidence index fell 7.9 points in Press-NORC Centre. Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission, shares will be traded without will offer the highest dividend has announced a final dividend
leased by Clime Finance This matter is currently pend- April to 86, its lowest reading "Rattled consumers spend BEML Ltd has launched the the right to the declared divi- of Rs 33.50 per share. The rec- of Rs 4 per share. Mold-Tek
Ltd. The court appointed a ing with the Supreme Court since May 2020. Nearly one- less than confident con- country's biggest indigenously dend. To receive the dividend, ord date for ABB India is May 3, Packaging and Forbes
receiver to secure, pre- and they have granted interim third of consumers expect hir- sumers," said Carl Weinberg, designed and developed elec- investors must own the stock 2025, with the dividend pay- Precision Tools and Machine
serve, inspect, and take relief by staying further pro- ing to slow in the coming chief economist at High tric rope shovel -- BRS21," it before the ex-dividend date. ment scheduled for May 3. Parts will also provide interim
immediate possession of ceedings,” the company said in months, nearly matching the Frequency Economics, in an said. —PTI The companies will finalize the Other companies that will dividends of Rs 2 and Rs 5 per
the 95 electric vehicles. a statement. level reached in April 2009, email. list of eligible shareholders be trading ex-dividend next share, respectively.

WB sees base GIC Housing Fin slashes

metal prices
falling 10%
Ambuja Cements Q4 profit at `1,282.24 cr BPCL posts `3,214.06 cr home loan interest rates
profit in Jan-Mar qtr
PTI growth ambitions, has already
Base metal prices are pro- NEW DELHI crossed 100 MTPA capacity
jected to fall 10% in 2025 and is "now the 9th largest
and 3% in 2026 due to sub- Adani Group firm Ambuja cement company in the PTI Profit fell 31 per cent
dued growth in demand Cements Ltd on Tuesday world", the company said in its NEW DELHI quarter-on-quarter when
and steadily rising supply, reported a consolidated net earnings statement. compared with Rs 4,649.20
according to a World Bank profit of Rs 1,282.24 crore for Adani group, which is com- Bharat Petroleum crore earnings in the October-
report titled 'Commodity the fourth quarter ended due to the acquisition of sev- peting with Aditya Birla group Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on December 2024 period.
Markets Outlook'. March 31, 2025. The company eral companies, including firm UltraTech Cements, aims Tuesday reported a 24 per BPCL and other state-
had reported a net profit of Rs Hyderabad-based Penna to have 140 MTPA capacity by cent drop in its March quarter owned fuel retailers sold cook-
Kult raises
G
1,521.21 crore in the January- Cement Industries Ltd (PCIL) 2028. "This year marks a his- net profit on the back of losses ing gas LPG at rates lower than IC Housing GIC HFL BPLR. GIC
March quarter a year ago, and Tamil Nadu-based MY toric milestone in the journey on sale of subsidised domestic cost but were not compen- Finance has Housing Finance said the
$20 million according to a regulatory filing Home Industries. of Ambuja Cements as we cooking gas LPG and lower sated by the government in slashed its bench- rate cut follows the
Beauty tech startup Kult by Ambuja Cements Ltd cross the 100 MTPA capacity. refining margins. 2024-25 fiscal (FY25). mark prime lending rate by Reserve Bank of India’s
has raised USD 20 million (ACL). Its consolidated revenue Aims 118 million tonnes Additionally, we have ongoing Standalone net profit of Rs LPG is a subsidised fuel, and 15 bps (0.15%). This exciting MPC decision on April 9,
(over Rs 170 crore) from from operations was at Rs annual capacity in FY26 organic expansions at various 3,214.06 crore in January- the government is supposed to update will benefit both 2025, to lower the repo
investors, including M3M 9,802.47 crore in the March Ambuja Cements aims to stages across the country, March - the fourth quarter of provide subsidies to the three existing and new home rate. “By implementing
Family Office, to expand quarter. It was Rs 8,785.28 reach 118 million tonnes of which will help us achieve 118 April 2024 to March 2025 retailers to make up for the loan borrowers, effective this reduction, we are
business as it aims to sell crore in the corresponding annual production by the end MTPA capacity by end of FY financial year - compared with difference between the retail from Thursday, May 1, proud to support around
products worth Rs 700 period of the last fiscal year. of this fiscal. Ambuja Cements, 2026, a significant step, bring- Rs 4,224.18 crore earnings in selling price and the actual 2025. This reduction one lakh customers, mak-
crore this fiscal year The consolidated financial which has acquired several ing us closer to our goal of 140 the same period a year back, cost of production. applies to home loan cus- ing home ownership more
through its mobile appli- results of ACL for the March small players in the sector in MTPA by 2028," said its CEO according to a stock exchange This, however, did not tomers who are on a float- affordable and accessible,”
cation based platform. quarter are not comparable the last two years as part of its Vinod Bahety. filing of the company. happen in FY25. ing rate basis linked to the GIC said in a statement.
 market
DII / FPI trading activity “Someone is sitting in the shade today because
BUY VALUE SELL VALUE NET VALUE someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
DII 13,356.43 11,987.24 1,369.19 Warren Buffett
FII / FPI 15,674.49 13,288.88 2,385.61 www.freepressjournal.in Mumbai, Wednesday, April 30, 2025
All figures in ` crores

Nifty consolidates within a narrow band seasonality, real estate

5
dynamics, and inventory
strategy.
● In FY25, Zudio crossed a
Motilal Oswal Team session with modest gains of around 70 billion dollars in revenue, with
MUMBAI points. It formed a small bodied candle both Westside and Zudio
with longer shadows on either sides Top achieving strong scale and

N Stocks
ifty Index opened positive and reflecting demand at lower levels while brand love.
continued buying interest in the limited upward traction. Now if it holds ● Focus remains on dense
first tick but failed to hold above above 80000 zones it can move higher market presence to meet
24450 levels and consolidated within a towards 80500 then 80800 levels while to watch out for rising consumer demand for
narrow band for the rest of the day. It supports are placed at 80000 and then aspirational, accessible
moved inside the range of the first hour 79700 levels. products. In the Star
and managed to close above 24300 Bank Nifty Index opened on a posi- Glenmark Pharma: business, own brands now
marks. It formed a small bodied bearish tive note and strong momentum was ● With reference to news contribute over 70% of
candle on daily frame but has started to seen towards 55957 marks in the first article published on 28th revenues, with strong growth
form higher lows from the last two hour of the session. However, it failed to April, captioning "COSCO potential in the food
sessions. Now it has to hold above 24200 hold at higher zones and drifted lower Flags 70 Drug Batches, segment.
zones for an up move towards 24500 towards 55300 zones and remained vol- Including Telma 40 And Eye ● Further, comparative micro
then 24650 zones while supports have atile in the latter part of the day. It Ointments, For Failing market growth for fashion
shifted higher towards 24200 then formed a small bodied candle on daily Quality Standards In March portfolio was strong FY25
24050 zones. scale as buying is visible at lower levels 2025 Tests", the company has and Gross margin profile of
On option front, Maximum Call OI is but momentum is missing at higher clarified that the product Westside, Zudio remains
at 24500 then 25000 strike while zones. Now it has to hold above 55250 referred to in the said News consistent.
Maximum Put OI is at 24300 then 24000 zones for an up move towards 56000 Article are spurious products
strike. Call writing is seen at 24400 then then new life high towards 56500 zones which have not been Tata Technologies
24500 strike while Put writing is seen at while on the downside supports are manufactured by Glenmark ● Private equity firm TPG on
24300 then 24400 strike. Option data seen at 55250 then 55000 levels. Pharmaceuticals or any of its Tuesday divested a 3.9%
suggests a broader trading range in Nifty future closed negative with affiliates. The company has stake in Tata Technologies
between 23800 to 24800 zones while an losses of 0.10% at 24429 levels. Positive clarified to FPJ that the same for Rs 1,068 cr through an
immediate range between 24100 to setup seen in Tube Invest, Sonacoms, was manufactured / sold by open market transaction.
24500 levels. Prestige Estate, HAL, Reliance, TECHM, counterfeiters. According to the bulk deal
The S&P BSE Sensex Index began the BEL, LTI Mindtree, Persistent system, data available, TPG through
session on a firm note but faced selling KPIT Tech, Tata Chemicals, Federal India Pesticide: its arm TPG Rise Climate SF
pressure from higher levels during the Bank and SBI Card while weakness in ● The company has offloaded more than 1.58
early trade. Tata Technologies, Aurobindo Pharma, successfully commissioned crore shares of Tata
In the latter part of the day, the index Oberoi Realty, JSW Energy, Coal India, the next phase of backward Technologies, which provides
consolidated within a narrow band of ABFRL, ONGC, NTPC, Adani Total Gas, integration of the engineering and product
around 250 points and ended the Hindustan Zinc and Hero MotoCorp. intermediate (PEDA) of development digital services.
Pretilachlor Technical. It is ●The shares were disposed
THE FREE PRESS JOURNAL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED based on their in-house R&D of at an average price of Rs
TO, LOST PROFITS THAT MAY RESULT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR RELIANCE ON THE
OPINIONS, NEWS, INVESTIGATIONS, ANALYSES, PRICES OR OTHER INFORMATION OFFERED ON THIS technology. This is one of the 673.26 a piece on the NSE,
PAGE. DATA SOURCE: CAPITALINE many steps taken by India taking the aggregate deal
Pesticide in line with value to Rs 1,068.05 cr. After
Government of India initiative the latest transaction, TPG's
“Atma Nirbhar Bharat” by arm holding in Tata
Hot stocks Top gainers (value) Top losers (value) substituting imports with
manufacturing in India. Thus,
Technologies declined to
2.1% from 6%.
Company Name 4/28/2025 7 DSMA 21 DSMA 50DSMA 250 DSMA BSE 1 Year Pulscore
High Price
Company Name 4/28/2025 4/29/2025 Chg in ` % chg Company Name 4/28/2025 4/29/2025 Chg in ` % chg the company has increased
Syngene Intl. 616.85 691.11 708.21 698.84 786.77 960.00 100 MRF 130153.90 132794.16 2640.26 2.03 Shree Cement 30414.65 30020.90 -393.75 -1.29 existing capacity of 2,000 MT Infosys:
Adani Total Gas 617.05 617.42 603.53 596.92 761.10 1197.95 100 Bosch 28327.55 29168.85 841.30 2.97 UltraTech Cem. 12108.25 11866.95 -241.30 -1.99 per annum by adding 4,000 ● Infosys announced the
3M India 29492.65 30020.95 528.30 1.79 Page Industries 45152.50 44959.60 -192.90 -0.43 MT per annum to 6,000 MT launch of Infosys Topaz for
Shriram Finance 621.85 682.39 662.73 629.97 593.96 730.43 100
ZF Commercial 12596.45 12439.05 -157.40 -1.25
Emami 623.65 629.99 601.69 571.15 654.24 859.20 100
Mah. Scooters 11374.30 11745.50 371.20 3.26 per annum of Intermediate SAP S/4HANA Cloud, an AI-
Abbott India 29748.95 30094.35 345.40 1.16 CRISIL 4537.30 4392.00 -145.30 -3.20
Ramkrishna Forg. 625.05 685.88 734.27 712.30 852.94 1064.00 100 PEDA for Pretilachlor first suite designed to help
Data Pattern 2234.05 2576.40 342.35 15.32 LMW 16807.40 16668.10 -139.30 -0.83
Laurus Labs 626.45 638.39 613.95 588.66 509.66 660.90 100 Technical. enterprises harness the
Hitachi Energy 13958.20 14290.75 332.55 2.38 Blue Dart Expres 6496.00 6387.15 -108.85 -1.68
Gujarat Alkalies 628.15 639.83 618.69 581.43 738.70 900.00 100
TVS Motor Co. 2803.55 2702.00 -101.55 -3.62
power of AI and Gen AI in
Honeywell Auto 33876.85 34209.00 0.98
Trent:
332.15
Hindalco Inds. 628.80 622.64 629.53 642.57 658.39 772.00 100
2.52 Interglobe Aviat 5344.80 5262.15 -82.65 -1.55
their SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Solar Industries 13126.95 13457.75 330.80
TTK Prestige 630.80 646.67 632.93 638.42 795.43 1022.00 100
Atul 6499.45 6752.85 253.40 3.90 Hero Motocorp 3913.80 3851.00 -62.80 -1.60 ● Management says in FY25, transformation journey. With
CG Power & Ind 634.00 640.91 612.17 606.71 681.59 874.50 100
Mazagon Dock 2787.10 3027.65 240.55 8.63 Amber Enterp. 6372.95 6312.70 -60.25 -0.95 they expanded reach and an AI-first approach to
Nippon Life Ind. 635.20 644.58 595.91 561.73 642.08 816.05 100
Dixon Technolog. 16420.35 16612.30 191.95 1.17 Thermax 3410.85 3351.15 -59.70 -1.75 accessibility, with full-year business transformation, the
Aditya AMC 642.45 649.66 641.77 635.43 693.96 911.95 100 performance better suite has industry specific
Hind.Aeronautics 4426.20 4609.45 183.25 4.14 Avenue Super. 4365.65 4308.50 -57.15 -1.31
Supreme Petroch. 642.95 634.92 623.93 603.92 726.94 926.30 100
Trent 5209.30 5380.40 171.10 3.28 Apollo Hospitals 7043.80 6992.60 -51.20 -0.73 reflecting revenue, playbooks with a repository
Sun TV Network 645.15 654.05 654.06 614.81 719.11 921.60 100
Tube Investments 2643.45 2797.85 154.40 5.84 Tata Inv.Corpn. 6124.20 6075.75 -48.45 -0.79 profitability, and network of proven solutions to enable
Sheela Foam 660.20 666.67 684.92 717.42 881.33 1065.00 100
100
Cochin Shipyard 1502.35 1652.85 150.50 10.02 Colgate-Palmoliv 2692.75 2645.25 -47.50 -1.76 growth than any single enterprises to reimagine
Archean Chemical 663.00 643.88 581.71 539.70 645.44 831.00
DLF 664.15 673.84 663.16 669.57 797.85 928.70 100
Craftsman Auto 4745.80 4882.30 136.50 2.88 Eicher Motors 5625.50 5580.60 -44.90 -0.80 quarter, due to business their business value chain.
Persistent Sys 5288.05 5401.85 113.80 2.15 Hatsun Agro 939.45 895.50 -43.95 -4.68
Tata Motors 668.35 647.67 642.41 656.82 863.51 1179.05 100 -43.70 -0.49
LTIMindtree 4485.40 4595.65 110.25 2.46 Astrazeneca Phar 8839.60 8795.90
Krishna Institu. 671.70 671.94 632.21 588.74 524.04 707.50 100 1483.70 -42.15 -2.76
Coforge 7378.80 7483.25 104.45 1.42 Cholaman.Inv.&Fn 1525.85
Fortis Health. 674.90 665.61 661.24 636.82 582.67 744.00 100
Stock Ideas
Indiamart Inter. 2235.40 2331.10 95.70 4.28 Supreme Inds. 3624.40 3584.00 -40.40 -1.11
Jubilant Ingrev. 675.10 681.82 659.23 663.38 664.82 884.95 100 Lupin 2107.70 2067.40 -40.30 -1.91
Whirlpool India 1199.35 1291.10 91.75 7.65
JBM Auto 675.75 694.96 641.74 599.36 839.23 1169.23 100
Info Edg.(India) 6973.25 7064.30 91.05 1.31 Metropolis Healt 1746.30 1706.05 -40.25 -2.30
RKFORGE - TECHNICAL
UPL 678.20 671.69 651.21 639.75 557.74 690.95 100
Divi's Lab. 6028.40 6111.90 83.50 1.39 Caplin Point Lab 1906.80 1867.95 -38.85 -2.04
CALL OF THE DAY Buy RKFORGE
720.25 1063.40 100
612.40
Motil.Oswal.Fin. 678.25 708.61 641.79 623.68 Adani Enterp. 2369.35 2330.95 -38.40 -1.62
Oracle Fin.Serv. 8767.15 8841.05 73.90 0.84
Container Corpn. 685.70 700.68 694.82 680.68 873.43 1193.95 100 The stock is trading above its key CMP
Tata Elxsi 5690.65 5762.35 71.70 1.26 Lloyds Metals 1240.95 1203.15 -37.80 -3.05
AU Small Finance 688.25 648.39 585.80 557.11 618.48 755.00 100 200-DMA levels on weekly chart
Chambal Fert. 690.75 684.51 648.82 596.36 507.18 699.90 100
Prestige Estates
Navin Fluo.Intl.
1316.30
4449.80
1379.40
4512.45
63.10
62.65
4.79
1.41
Aurobindo Pharm
Sun Pharma.Inds.
1246.75
1841.80
1209.70
1804.80
-37.05
-37.00
-2.97
-2.01
and is now trading near its impor-
tant support zone as visible via blue
SL 561.28
Rossari Biotech 691.45 694.84 656.16 644.71 777.15 966.00 100
TCI Express 692.00 686.40 655.53 669.80 943.65 1283.20 100
Godfrey Phillips
Esab India
8129.20
4643.25
8190.55
4702.20
61.35
58.95
0.75
1.27
Pidilite Inds.
Oberoi Realty
3041.00
1655.65
3004.90
1620.10
-36.10
-35.55
-1.19
-2.15
trendline. This is supported by
positive RSI divergence indicating
TRGT 689.40
Jubilant Food. 705.20 703.68 687.26 663.35 623.70 796.75 100 Dr Lal Pathlabs 2809.15 2775.45 -33.70 -1.20
Chola Financial 1893.00 1950.90 57.90 3.06
HDFC Life Insur. 710.35 711.04 695.29 657.86 652.40 760.95 100
Glaxosmi. Pharma 2848.65 2904.45 55.80 1.96 ACC 1925.55 1892.90 -32.65 -1.70 bullish implications.
Marico 715.10 710.29 683.53 646.04 642.87 736.10 100 Vinati Organics 1680.65 1650.55 -30.10 -1.79
eClerx Services 2547.40 2602.25 54.85 2.15
Zensar Tech. 720.85 691.22 679.10 722.45 731.22 985.00 100 Dalmia BharatLtd 1982.45 1954.75 -27.70 -1.40
Cams Services 3945.00 3999.35 54.35 1.38
K E C Intl. 723.90 728.63 727.49 735.31 892.97 1312.00 100 Polycab India 5596.45 5568.85 -27.60 -0.49
Multi Comm. Exc. 6173.65 6226.20 52.55 0.85
Can Fin Homes 725.95 727.68 687.60 646.07 775.04 951.45 100 51.35 4.69 Archean Chemical 663.00 636.20 -26.80 -4.04
CreditAcc. Gram. 1096.05 1147.40
Bikaji Foods 726.25 732.18 697.72 669.02 736.45 1005.00 100 5584.50 48.85 0.88 Rainbow Child. 1383.40 1357.70 -25.70 -1.86
ABB 5535.65

Upwardly & Downwardly Cos Bharat Dynamics

A B Real Estate
1487.80
1894.10
1535.45
1938.65
47.65
44.55
3.20
2.35
Godrej Industrie
Escorts Kubota
1127.60
3365.05
1102.50
3340.35
-25.10
-24.70
-2.23
-0.73
Company Name 4/22/2025 4/29/2025 Days Gain/Loss % Per Day PNB Housing 986.75 1030.65 43.90 4.45 Bajaj Holdings 12350.35 12325.70 -24.65 -0.20
Averge Bombay Burmah 1915.75 1957.15 41.40 2.16 Glenmark Pharma 1408.70 1384.20 -24.50 -1.74
Atul 6031.55 6752.85 5 11.96 144.26 Britannia Inds. 5429.65 5469.20 39.55 0.73 Global Health 1201.50 1177.45 -24.05 -2.00
Tech Mahindra 1375.65 1495.30 5 8.70 23.93 Pr i v i S p e c i . 1982.80 2021.20 38.40 1.94 s d d y 's
L ar bRe
D 1199.70 1176.25 -23.45 -1.95
Anupam Rasayan 803.30 860.80 5 7.16 11.50 KEI Industries 3000.35 3035.90 35.55 1.18 Sanofi India 6060.55 6037.40 -23.15 -0.38
ICICI Securities 837.30 895.70 5 6.97 11.68 KPIT Technologi. 1230.30 1264.65 34.35 2.79 Macrotech Devel. 1310.40 1287.35 -23.05 -1.76
IndusInd Bank 787.65 837.30 5 6.30 9.93 Fine Organic 4170.35 4204.15 33.80 0.81 Alkyl Amines 1794.85 1772.10 -22.75 -1.27

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

Company Name 4/28/2025 4/29/2025 % chg Company Name 4/28/2025 4/29/2025 % chg Company Name 4/29/2025 52-week 52-week Change Chg (%)
Data Pattern 2234.05 2576.40 15.32 Sterlite Tech. 68.22 64.81 -5.00 High Low Rs
Cochin Shipyard 1502.35 1652.85 10.02 Hatsun Agro 939.45 895.50 -4.68 Solar Industries 13457.75 13663.65 7889.95 5773.70 73.18
Mazagon Dock 2787.10 3027.65 8.63 Archean Chemical 663.00 636.20 -4.04 Mazagon Dock 3027.65 3047.00 1046.00 2001.00 191.30
India Cements 290.20 314.60 8.41 AWL Agri Busine. 279.10 267.90 -4.01 Coromandel Inter 2244.65 2295.00 1170.05 1124.95 96.15
Whirlpool India 1199.35 1291.10 7.65 TVS Motor Co. 2803.55 2702.00 -3.62 Privi Speci. 2021.20 2044.55 1040.25 1004.30 96.54
Sona BLW Precis. 463.20 491.70 6.15 PCBL Chemical 382.85 369.30 -3.54 Manorama Indust. 1362.40 1388.25 543.00 845.25 155.66
Tube Investments 2643.45 2797.85 5.84 CRISIL 4537.30 4392.00 -3.20 RRPSemiconductor 864.30 864.30 21.07 843.23 4002.04
Aditya AMC 642.45 673.85 4.89 Sterling & Wils. 295.00 285.60 -3.19 Meghna Infracon 907.05 919.00 263.65 655.35 248.57
Prestige Estates 1316.30 1379.40 4.79 Jubilant Ingrev. 675.10 654.10 -3.11 Jubilant Agri 1481.05 1547.00 1026.55 520.45 50.70
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PNB Housing 986.75 1030.65 4.45 Jindal Saw 263.55 255.45 -3.07 Max Financial 1308.25 1311.30 864.30 447.00 51.72
Indiamart Inter. 2235.40 2331.10 4.28 Lloyds Metals 1240.95 1203.15 -3.05 Midwest Gold 445.90 445.90 16.71 429.19 2568.46
Hind.Aeronautics 4426.20 4609.45 4.14 Castrol India 209.45 203.10 -3.03 GHV Infra 431.55 431.55 19.78 411.77 2081.75
Netwrk.18 Media 43.52 45.28 4.04 Aurobindo Pharma 1246.75 1209.70 -2.97 ICICI Bank 1429.45 1438.15 1051.50 386.65 36.77
Bharat Electron 305.20 317.10 3.90 Vodafone Idea 7.46 7.25 -2.82 Bhatia Colour 320.00 325.00 44.50 280.50 630.34
Atul 6499.45 6752.85 3.90 Cholaman.Inv.&Fn 1525.85 1483.70 -2.76 Aris Interna. 334.50 334.50 57.50 277.00 481.74
Guj.St.Petronet 318.30 330.60 3.86 CSB Bank 362.35 352.50 -2.72 Everest Organics 385.85 385.85 112.50 273.35 242.98
Zensar Tech. 720.85 748.45 3.83 Tejas Networks 747.65 729.35 -2.45 Kothari Indl 276.45 276.45 3.82 272.63 7136.91
UCO Bank 30.90 32.08 3.82 Can Fin Homes 725.95 708.20 -2.45 Rajas. Tube Mfg 276.00 276.15 26.00 250.15 962.12
Engineers India 177.90 184.50 3.71 JSW Energy 476.00 464.70 -2.37 Captain Techno. 316.50 322.00 92.50 229.50 248.11
Sonata Software 362.55 375.90 3.68 Metropolis Healt 1746.30 1706.05 -2.30 Mizzen Ventures 225.65 225.65 13.53 212.12 1567.78
Intellect Design 762.55 790.60 3.68 Orient Electric 239.25 233.75 -2.30 Sodhani Academy 264.60 264.60 53.00 211.60 399.25
Trent 5209.30 5380.40 3.28 Nuvoco Vistas 332.85 325.20 -2.30 CLN Energy 419.80 427.00 230.00 197.00 85.65
Mah. Scooters 11374.30 11745.50 3.26 Graphite India 469.65 459.05 -2.26 Sunrise Efficie. 214.00 214.20 39.10 175.10 447.83
Pun. & Sind Bank 29.31 30.25 3.21 Godrej Industrie 1127.60 1102.50 -2.23 Kilitch Drugs 400.65 425.90 271.30 154.60 56.98
Bharat Dynamics 1487.80 1535.45 3.20 Bikaji Foods 726.25 710.55 -2.16 Narmada Macplast 164.90 169.00 15.53 153.47 988.22
Chola Financial 1893.00 1950.90 3.06 Oberoi Realty 1655.65 1620.10 -2.15 Osiajee Texfab 173.95 175.95 34.50 141.45 410.00
Gujarat Gas 454.35 468.05 3.02 Exide Inds. 377.60 369.85 -2.05 Mangalore Chem. 229.30 230.05 95.10 134.95 141.90
Equitas Sma. Fin 66.94 68.95 3.00 Coal India 397.10 388.95 -2.05 EMA India 149.70 155.80 27.00 128.80 477.04
Bosch 28327.55 29168.85 2.97 Caplin Point Lab 1906.80 1867.95 -2.04 Colab Platforms 135.40 135.40 10.83 124.57 1150.23
Easy Trip Plann. 11.80 12.15 2.97 Ramkrishna Forg. 625.05 612.35 -2.03 Yash Trad.& Fin. 142.60 142.60 20.37 122.23 600.05
Craftsman Auto 4745.80 4882.30 2.88 Ambuja Cements 545.05 534.10 -2.01 J A Finance 138.50 138.52 26.01 112.51 432.56
KPIT Technologi. 1230.30 1264.65 2.79 Sun Pharma.Inds. 1841.80 1804.80 -2.01 Indian Link Ch. 260.00 260.00 156.75 103.25 65.87
Mahindra Holiday 309.25 317.70 2.73 Global Health 1201.50 1177.45 -2.00
Home First Finan
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688.25
1275.75
706.10
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LTIMindtree 4485.40 4595.65 2.46 Adani Green 940.20 921.90 -1.95
Gensol Engineer. 82.20 1125.75 82.20 -1043.55 -92.70
Hitachi Energy 13958.20 14290.75 2.38 RBL Bank 207.05 203.05 -1.93
Sobha 1265.15 1295.25 2.38 Lupin 2107.70 2067.40 -1.91 Manbro Indust. 613.60 1300.50 613.05 -687.45 -52.86
A B Real Estate 1894.10 1938.65 2.35 ONGC 250.50 245.75 -1.90 K&R Rail Engine. 112.75 583.95 112.75 -471.20 -80.69
Mishra Dhatu Nig 313.55 320.90 2.34 Trident 28.13 27.60 -1.88 Shree Marutinand 70.55 314.45 70.52 -243.93 -77.57
Reliance Industr 1368.50 1400.30 2.32 Nippon Life Ind. 635.20 623.25 -1.88 Integra Switch 105.40 260.00 105.40 -154.60 -59.46
Tech Mahindra 1461.75 1495.30 2.30 Rainbow Child. 1383.40 1357.70 -1.86 Nam Securities 82.00 198.00 82.00 -116.00 -58.59
Tata Chemicals 838.50 857.60 2.28 Aditya Bir. Fas. 273.40 268.40 -1.83 Uma Exports 71.15 151.00 70.60 -80.40 -53.25
Kansai Nerolac 260.90 266.70 2.22 JM Financial 104.51 102.62 -1.81
Bandhan Bank 164.20 167.85 2.22 Vinati Organics 1680.65 1650.55 -1.79 52-week High-low Data for all BSE listed company Rest of all table are BSE-500 and
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We have extended our complete support to the Prime Minister...PM
should do whatever has to be done. We have always said that terrorism
is not acceptable to us –Farooq Abdullah, National Conference chief nation Mumbai, Wednesday, April 30, 2025

OF BARBS & BRISTLES | It’s a dog whistle aimed at its vote bank and a veiled incitement
against Prime Minister Modi, Amit Malviya writes on X against the Grand Old Party

CONG’S ‘GAYAB’ SALVO DRAWS BJP IRE

Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar

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Minister. Yet Congress will
NEW DELHI never succeed, for the Prime KE TUM BIN YEH GHAR SUNA SUNA HAI
Minister enjoys love and bless-
A post issued by the Congress ings of millions of Indians.”
in which it wrote “Zimmedari He hit back at the
kay samay – GAYAB” (Missing
in the times of responsibility)
Opposition party saying, “On
the contrary, proverbially
Mom of Shaurya Chakra Army conducts a joint exercise with armed police
alongside an ‘invisible man’ in speaking, if anyone’s neck has awardee being deported forces called Exercise Sanyukt Abhyas on Tuesday

A
a golden kurta, with white been slashed, it is the Congress uthorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday have
churidar pajama and a pair of
black shoes, was given a twist
— now reduced to a headless
hydra, flailing without direc-
set the ball rolling for the deportation of 60
Pakistanis, one of them the mother of a Shaurya
Army, CAPF conduct
by BJP, which claimed that it tion.” Chakra awardee who was killed in a terror attack, offi-
was an apparent reference to
Prime Minister Narendra
Incidentally, some users
attack the BJP for making a
cials said. They were all collected from various districts
and taken in buses to Punjab, where they will be
exercise Sanyukt Abhyas
Modi in the “sar tan say juda” mountain out of a molehill handed over to the Pakistani authorities at the Wagah ANI Village Defence Groups
(decapitated) form. The over the post. One of them border, they said. NEW DELHI (VDGs) in the Nowshera sec-
Congress later deleted the post wrote: “First tell me who has tor of Jammu and Kashmir's
after widespread outrage. disappeared because in this Pakistani national Savita Kumari reunites with their The Indian Army, in coordina- Rajouri district in the wake of
Reacting strongly to the
post, BJP’s information and
cartoon there is neither any-
one's photo nor name then
Indian husband Rishi Kumar on arrival in India, along with
her two Indian passport holder children who were with Of umbilical 'trauma' tion with Central Armed
Police Forces, conducted a
the April 22 terror attack in
Pahalgam.
technology department in-
charge Amit Malviay charged
why are you creating a
ruckus.”
her in Pakistan, after NORI (No Obligation to Return to
India) visa holders were allowed to return from Pakistan, I n the wake of a terrorist attack in Jammu and
Kashmir’s Pahalgam, the Indian government has sus-
pended visas for Pakistani nationals and has ordered
joint training exercise
"Sanyukt Abhyas" to enhance
According to a release, the
training is a crucial step to
that “the Congress leaves little Another one drew parallels at Attari-Wagah border check-post, on Tuesday readiness for multi-agency enhance security along the
doubt with its use of “Sar Tan to famous movies that featured them to leave the country. This directive has reportedly operations. sensitive border areas and the
Se Juda” imagery. This is not invisible men and asked, raised concerns regarding nine children in Madhya The Trishakti Corps of the initiative is part of the Army's
merely a political statement; it “Didn't you see the hand and Pradesh. According to reports, the authorities are now Indian Army, in a post on X, ongoing efforts to empower
is a dog whistle aimed at its legs too are missing, it seems
faced with the dilemma of whether these children said, "Indian Army conducts a local communities and
should stay in India with their mother or go to Pakistan
Muslim vote bank and a veiled more like a visual from Movies joint exercise with Armed bolster border security.
with their father. Guidance has been sought from the
incitement against the Prime like Mr India and Police Forces. Sharpening The training sessions,
Union Home Ministry to resolve this issue.
Minister.” Hollowman!” skills for joint operations, we which are conducted period-
Malviya further wrote on Some of the “X” users also stand ready for all operational ically, focus on key areas such
“X” that this was not the first
time Congress has resorted to
pointed out how the BJP had
in the past itself taken to using Unprovoked firing by Pak scenarios."
Earlier, the Indian Army
as weapon handling, tactical
response, and overall pre-
such tactics. “Rahul Gandhi, on
multiple occasions, has both
instigated and justified viol-
photo editing and collages for
conveying its views on the
Nehru-Gandhi family and
F or the fifth consecutive night, Pakistani troops
breached border ceasefire and fired on army posts
in many sectors at the Line of Control in Jammu and
had conducted specialised
training for members of the
paredness to address emerg-
ing situations.

ence toward the Prime other Congress leaders. Kashmir. "During the night of 28-29 April 2025, the
Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms fir-

GPS jamming jolts A Pakistani national woman gets emotional while leav-
ing across the Line of Control in areas opposite
Kupwara and Baramulla districts in north Kashmir and Intense counter-terror
Akhnoor sector in Jammu region," an army official said.
satellite navigation ing for Pakistan as her husband with Indian nationality
was stopped by authorities to go with her, at Attari-
He said the Indian Army responded in a measured and
effective manner to the provocation.
ops underway in J&K
FPJ News Service “The recent ceasefire viol- Wagah border checkpost near Amritsar on Tuesday ANI which claimed the lives of 26
MUMBAI ations along the LoC, clashes SRINAGAR people.

‘Even if storm comes, we say Allahu Akbar’

in Kupwara, missile tests near Meanwhile, the Srinagar
The deployment of elec- Gujarat SEZ has led to rapid Intense counter-terrorism Police conducted extensive
tronic warfare (EW) units for escalation of tensions and operations are underway at searches at multiple locations
GPS jamming along the Indo- control of the electromag- multiple locations across across the city at the resi-
Pak border has severely dis- netic spectrum will be deci- FPJ News Service in Pahalgam, where the tour- Jammu and Kashmir in the dences of Over Ground
rupted satellite navigation sig- sive over traditional fire- ANANTNAG ist claimed that the zipline wake of the Pahalgam terror Workers (OGWs) and terror-
nals critical for military oper- power,” explained a senior operator shouted "Allahu attack, sources familiar with ist associates of proscribed
ations, civil aviation and com- defence official. The family of Muzamil, a Akbar". the matter told ANI. terrorist outfits in further-
munication systems escalat- While India has deployed zipline operator accused of On social media, a video of According to the sources, ance of an investigation into
ing ongoing tensions between Samyukta EW system with a shouting "Allahu Akbar" dur- Gujarat tourist Rishi Bhatt no specific updates are being cases registered under the
the two nuclear nations. range of 200 km, Himshakti ing the Pahalgam terror went viral, where he was seen shared at this stage due to the Unlawful Activities
After the Pahalgam attack, EW system in the high alti- attack, has defended him. engaged in a ziplining adven- sensitive nature of the (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
India has rapidly moved high tude J&K, Leh, Ladakh According to Abdul Aziz, ture when terrorists started ongoing operations. According to a police
frequency EW to disrupt ranges, the Spectra Suites on Muzamil's father, his son was firing. More details awaited. release, the Srinagar Police
Global Navigation Satellite Rafale jets, Naval EW systems, scared and crying after the Speaking to ANI in On Monday, Jammu and conducted searches at the
System (GNSS) signals from Kali 5000 and Directed incident. Ahmedabad about his viral Kashmir police carried out residences of 63 individuals.
GPS, GLONASS and NavIC sys- Energy Weapons system, "Right now, Muzamil is with He said, "Even if the storm Muzamil was just doing his job video, Bhatt alleged that the raids at 13 locations in the The searches were con-
tems. The tactic of electronic Pakistan is reliant on China the police. He was very scared, comes, we say Allahu Akbar. and didn't intend any harm. zipline operator shouted Doda district to bust terrorist ducted in accordance with
warfare aimed at degrading for Zarb Coastal EW system, he started crying at that time. What fault do we have in this? Earlier on Tuesday, "Allahu Akbar" thrice, follow- hideouts and take action proper legal procedures in
Pakistan situational aware- Airborne EW on the J-17 He said, 'Don't say anything to Muzamil used to work only Congress MP Pramod Tiwari ing which the firing began. He against individuals linked to the presence of Executive
ness, navigation and preci- fighter jets and commercially me, something happened with the zipline; he didn't do called for a thorough investi- said that he had a suspicion terror activities. Magistrates and independent
sion-guided munitions requi- available Chinese jammers to here," the father of Muzamil, any other work." gation into a viral video show- about the Kashmiri zipline This comes as the security witnesses under the supervi-
ring satellite navigation for disrupt Indian drone oper- Abdul Aziz, told ANI. He emphasised that ing a tourist enjoying ziplining operator. concerns intensify after the sion of the officers of J&K
precision target attacks. ations. Pahalgam terror attack, Police.

Briefs Mamata donates `5L for golden Middleman gave Bhadra `75 cr: CBI to court
KOTA broom at Jagannath Temple SSC sends 300 new names IANS
KOLKATA
from "tainted" candidates and
handed over the money,
NEET amounting to Rs 75 crore, to
of ‘eligible teachers’
aspirant Aritra Singha
KOLKATA
Mamata said that
The Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI), on
Bhadra. The CBI counsel also
presented a summary of Aritra Singha and I can get my salary till
kills self the temple will be Tuesday, informed a special Hazra's modus operandi to KOLKATA December 31. There are few
A NEET aspirant from Chief Minister Mamata made open for the court in Kolkata that one of the court. As per the CBI, genuine candidates' names,
Bihar has allegedly com- Banerjee on Tuesday donated common public the prime accused in the West Hazra used to operate a chain SSC on Tuesday released few which are yet to get cleared.
mitted suicide in Kota. This
is the 13th incident in the
Rs 5 lakh to Jagannath temple,
Digha, from her personal
from Wednesday Bengal school job case, Sujay
Krishna Bhadra, received Rs
of sub-agents. Their task was
to ident-
names of ‘eligible teachers’ to
district
The Commission's fault has
led to the present situation,
town this year. The stu- account for purchasing a 75 crore from one particular ify candi- BENGAL SCHOOL JOB CASE i n s p e c - and we are suffering,” said
dent, Tamim Iqbal, 16, was broom made of gold for the “Chief Minister Mamata middleman, Arun Hazra. d a t e s tors (DI) Mondal.
a resident of Katihar in temple. Banerjee wanted an idol made The money received by willing to pay money for jobs. who can go back to schools. Notably, following the
Bihar and came to Kota 15 Mamata said that the out of marble. I said that the Bhadra, according to the CBI According to School Supreme Court’s verdict,
days ago. He was sharing temple will be made open for idols should be made of ‘Daru counsel, was collected by HC takes cognisance of Service Commission (SSC) 25,753 qualifying candidates
a room with his classmate. the common public from
Mamata Banerjee takes Bramha’ as in Puri temple.” Hazra from "tainted" candi- heckling of lawyers sources, these names were of the 2016 recruitment tests
Wednesday after the conse- Meanwhile, several yagnas dates who paid to secure The Chief Justice of the earlier omitted due to have been protesting outside
NEW DELHI
part in the sacred 'yajna'
cration ceremony, which will (the traditional fire rituals) are school jobs. Calcutta High Court on ‘human error’ the SSC building at Salty Lake
at the Lord Jagannath
Mother Dairy start at 2:30 pm.
temple, at Digha, Purba
being performed throughout Hazra, who is named as an Tuesday took suo motu cogni- Chinmoy Mondal, one of for the past few days seeking

milk prices
“Religion comes from the day to purify the place accused in the charge sheet, sance of alleged heckling of the teachers to lead the pro- clarification and segregation
Medinipur, West Bengal
within. Not necessarily we ahead of the ‘Pran Prathistha’ appeared at the special court some lawyers by a mob last tests, also got back his job. of ‘tainted’ and ‘untainted’
up by `2/litre have to speak about religion national destination of tour- of the idols. The temple is said in the afternoon. The judge week and constituted a three- Talking to the media, candidates.
verbally. The gates will be ism. It is the pride of Bengal to be a replica of the 12th-cen- enquired about the actual judge bench to hear the matter. Mondal said that he wants the The SSC sources also men-
Mother Dairy has hiked open for common people and the country. People from tury shrine in Puri. The charges against him. Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam remaining ‘eligible teachers’ tioned that since April 21, the
milk prices by up to Rs 2 after 3 pm on Wednesday fol- every religion can visit the temple has been built on 24 Thereafter, the CBI counsel constituted the bench compris- to get back their jobs. Commission has been work-
per litre effective lowing completion of the con- temple,” Mamata said. acres of land using red sand- briefed the court on the ing justices Arijit Banerjee, “Yes, my name has been ing on war footing to segre-
Wednesday to partly offset secration ceremony. This Jagannath temple Puri stone quarried from Bansi amount of money that Hazra Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and sent to the DI office and I am gate the genuine and tainted
rising input costs. The temple will become an inter- priest Rajesh Dwaitapati said, Paharpur in Rajasthan. collected as a middleman Rajarshi Bharadwaj. told that my name is cleared candidates.
price revision will be effec-
tive from April 30, 2025
across its market, a com-
pany official said on
Tuesday. "This price revi- 71st pontiff of Kanchi Math Man beaten to death for ‘Govt updating edu system’
sion has been necessitated
will be anointed today New Delhi: Education system YUGM Innovation Conclave at
to address the significant
increase in procurement
costs, which have gone up FPJ News Service
shouting ‘Pak zindabad’ plays a key role in preparing
youth for the country's future
and the government is work-
Bharat Mandapam here, Modi
asserted that it is crucial that
the journey from idea to pro-
by Rs 4-5 per litre over the MUMBAI FPJ News Service Commissioner Anupam ing on modernising it, Prime totype to product is com-
past few months," the BENGALURU The victim was Agarwal said, "Initially, the Minister Narendra Modi said pleted in the shortest time
Mother Dairy official said. The 70th Peetadhipati, or allegedly assaulted police registered a case of on Tuesday. Addressing the possible. –PTI

BHOPAL
head, of the Sri Kanchi A man was allegedly beaten with sticks, unnatural death and
Kamakoti Peetham at to death by a group of people launched an investigation — MIKA’S MATRIX
resulting in multiple
Cop shot at in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, over a dispute during a
injuries
after the body was found near

barrack
Sri Shankara Vijayendra Peethadhipati is chosen as his cricket match in the outskirts the temple grounds.
Saraswathi Shankaracharya successor. of the city following which 15 A post-mortem conducted
A masked assailant car- Swamy will give Sanyasa The Kanchi Peetham said people have been arrested. around 3 PM on April 27 near on April 28 confirmed that
ried out a shocking violent Deeksha to Sri Duddu Satya that Dravid, 24, is a Rigveda Terming the incident as the Bhatra Kallurti temple in the death was due to multiple
attack on Head Constable Venkata Surya Subrahmanya scholar from the Annavaram "mob lynching", Karnataka Kudupu village on the out- blunt force injuries and lack
Prince Garg within the Ganesha Sharma Dravid, on temple, Andhra Pradesh. He Home Minister G skirts of Mangaluru, police of medical attention."
Jaitwara police station Akshaya Tritiya (April 30), served at Sri Gnana Parameshwara said he has said. The victim whose ident- A case has been registered
premises in Satna district. thus anointing him as the 71st Saraswathi Devasthanam, not yet received the report ity is yet to be ascertained, under Section 103(2) of the
Armed with what is head of the one of the highest Basara, Nirmal District, but assured that the case will was allegedly assaulted with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
believed to be a crude, seats in Hinduism. Telangana. He had the bless- be taken very seriously. sticks, resulting in multiple 2023, which pertains to
country-made weapon, According to the tradition ings of Shankaracharya He said the individual injuries that led to internal murder by a group of five or
the attacker fired a single of the Kanchi Peetham, a dis- Swamigal of Shri Kanchi reportedly shouted 'Pakistan bleeding and shock. He was more persons, at the
shot that struck Garg near ciple who has formally under- Kamakoti Peetam right from Zindabad' when there was a declared dead at the hospital, Mangaluru Rural Police
his shoulder, before disap- gone monastic, or sanyasa, his initiation into Vedic local cricket match going on. police said. Station, based on a complaint
pearing into the darkness. initiation by the sitting studies in 2006. The incident occurred at Mangaluru City Police lodged by a resident, he said.
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Briefs
FLASHPOINT | Cases pose new challenges for BSP `193 cr assets attached SC limits Waqf
Delhi clears bill
Dalit atrocities spark by ED in Goa land scam law petitions
to regulate pvt
tensions in UP politics
FPJ NEWS SERVICE tion of land in Goa. Mumbai: The Supreme
PANAJI The accused persons are In the Court refused to accept 13
school fees alleged to be involved in Courtyard more petitions challenging
The Delhi Cabinet The ED, Panaji Zonal Office forgery, cheating, and grab- the Waqf (Amendment) Act,
approved a Bill to regulate Biswajeet Banerjee cal options. has provisionally attached 24 bing of immovable properties. Court Brifing 2025, citing concerns about
private school fees, LUCKNOW
The BSP faces dual The demotion of Akash immovable properties located The ED’s investigation revealed managing a growing
imposing fines up to ₹10 number of cases. A bench
challenge of Investigate
Anand, a key figure in across Bardez Taluka, includ- that fraudsters created forged
lakh for unauthorised hikes. Uttar Pradesh's escalating countering the Azad Samaj ing Calangute, Assagao, documents or deeds in the led by Chief Justice Sanjiv
revitalising its
The Bill proposes three-tier
committees at school,
violence against Dalits has
ignited political friction, par- traditional Dalit
Party and appealing to
younger voters, has com-
Anjuna, Nerul, and Parra, in
Goa. Valued at `193.49 crore,
names of deceased individuals
or ancestors. builder-bank Khanna directed petitioners,
including MPs Imran
district, and state levels for
fee approval every three
ticularly challenging the base while also pounded the BSP's problems. these properties were Using these forged docu-
nexus: SC Pratapgarhi and Mohammad
Jawed, to intervene in the
years, based on 18
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
The Samajwadi Party (SP) is
fending off newer Mayawati's appointment of
veteran Rajaram as national
attached through
Provisional Attachment Order
a ments as genuine, they
fraudulently inserted their New Delhi: The Supreme five primary cases already
parameters. Schools must leveraging the recent attack rivals coordinator, instead of Anand, (PAO) dated April 25 under names or the names of associ- Court ordered the CBI to being heard. This aligns with
form committees by July 31. on its Dalit MP, Ramji Suman, has disappointed his sup- the provisions of the ates into land records main- register multiple inquiries the court's earlier
Violations can lead to to strengthen its foothold future protest strategy. porters. Additionally, Ramji Prevention of Money tained by Government of Goa. into an alleged "builder- consolidation of over 70
penalties, registration among Dalit voters, creating However, the BSP’s primary Gautam has been assigned Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Subsequently, these illegally bank nexus," responding to pleas into these lead
cancellation, or anxiety within the BSP regard- concern isn't the SP, but the responsibility for Bihar polls. This is second provisional acquired properties were a plea by homebuyers cases.The court appointed
government takeover. ing its traditional support rising influence of The Bahujan Samaj Party attachment in land grab case. either sold to third parties to forced to pay EMIs without three nodal counsels to
Coercive actions for non- base. Chandrashekhar Azad's Azad faces a dual challenge: rejuve- Earlier, the ED had attached generate proceeds of crime or possession. Justices Surya coordinate arguments, with
payment are also Despite the BSP's vocal Samaj Party. nating its core Dalit support 31 properties valued at Rs transferred to associates Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh responses to the Centre's
prohibited. Inspired by opposition to atrocities like Internal BSP disruptions while battling emerging rivals 39.24 crore in 2023, which has through sham sale deeds directed CBI probes into extensive affidavit due
Rajasthan's fee regulation statue vandalism and attacks have also unsettled sup- aggressively vying for the been confirmed by the Ld. without actual payment of Supertech projects in Delhi within five days. Solicitor
act, the Bill aims for on Dalit weddings, public porters, further destabilising same constituency. Adjudicating Authority consideration. The 24 NCR and other realtor General Tushar Mehta
transparency and protects response has been under- the party. The Samajwadi The effectiveness of the (PMLA), New Delhi by order attached properties in the cur- projects across Noida, opposed a blanket stay on
parents from arbitrary fee whelming. Party’s ‘PDA’ (Backward BSP's new strategy in reclaim- dated April 15 last year. rent PAO include properties Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, the Act, emphasising its
increases, effective this In response, the BSP leader- classes, Dalits, and Minorities) ing its lost ground remains The ED initiated an investi- sold to third parties, proper- Haryana, Mumbai, parliamentary passage. The
academic year. ship has mandated senior fig- slogan during the last Lok uncertain. The evolving politi- gation on the basis of multiple ties transferred to associates Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Minority Affairs Ministry
ures to investigate Dalit- Sabha elections already cre- cal landscape demands a swift FIRs registered by Goa Police, through sham deeds and The DGPs of UP and defended the amendment,
Man tonsures related incidents, engage with
affected families, and compile
ated confusion among Dalit
voters, who are increasingly
and decisive response from
the BSP to maintain its rel-
investigated by SIT on Land
Grabbing, concerning the
other properties identified
subsequently, located in
Haryana will shortlist police
for a CBI-formed SIT. The
dismissing opposition as a
false narrative."The next
wife’s head detailed reports to inform a considering alternative politi- evance among Dalit voters. fraudulent and illegal acquisi- Bardez Taluka. case involves over 1,200 hearing on May 5 will
A man allegedly assaulted homebuyers highlighting address preliminary
his wife and shaved her systemic failures. objections and interim relief.
head after she raised
objection over his abusive
language, police said on Naidu launches VIT-AP’s Jharkhand discusses e-mobility SC: Can Sharjeel Imam be
Tuesday. Aurai police
station Inspector Anjani era of innovation, learning collaboration with Sweden prosecuted in different states?
Kumar Rai said the incident New Delhi: The Supreme Court questioned if Sharjeel Imam
took place on April 24 in GOTHENBURG could face prosecution across multiple states for the same
Bada Siyur village. Ram speech, potentially constituting double jeopardy. Imam's
Sagar reportedly began Jharkhand Mines and plea seeks to consolidate FIRs from Uttar Pradesh, Assam,
using abusive language Minerals (JMM) has been Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh regarding an alleged
against his wife Babita (29) invited by Miss Katarina Class inflammatory speech during CAA protests. His lawyer
around 1 am following from International Relations & argued against multiple trials for a single speech. The Delhi
some dispute. When Babita Delegations at Göteborg AB, Police, however, contended that Imam instigated different
objected, he allegedly the European Entrepreneurial mobs in various states, thus constituting distinct offences.
threatened to kill her, Region of 2020 and organiser SC suggested transferring the cases to Delhi.
assaulted her, and then of EVS38, to discuss potential
shaved off her head using a
Block ‘Proton Mail’ in India: HC
strategic collaborations and
sharp object, the officer AMARAVATI He also launched V- Jharkhand’s participation in
said. The next day, Babita Launchpad 2025, a global the prestigious Electric Vehicle Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court directed the Centre
contacted her mother, Boosts Education Hub innovation challenge focused Symposium (EVS38). tional interest in Jharkhand's sadors for India within the to block Switzerland-based Proton Mail in India, deeming it
Urmila Devi, and informed Ambitions with VIT-AP on sustainable solutions. `193 EVS38, a leading global potential within the evolving Nordic region and extended a national threat. This order follows a petition by M. Moser
her about the incident and InaugurationAndhra Pradesh crore Mahatma Gandhi event showcasing the latest landscape of sustainable trans- an invitation to explore invest- Design Associates, citing obscene emails circulated via
went to her parental home. Chief Minister Chandrababu Academic Block features innovations and advance- portation. Meanwhile, the ment opportunities within the Proton Mail. The court noted Proton Mail's anonymity,
On Sunday night, Babita Naidu today inaugurated advanced learning spaces. ments in e-mobility, is sched- Chief Minister addressed the state of Jharkhand. The visit refusal to share sender details with police, server removal
and her mother major infrastructure at VIT- Naidu lauded VIT-AP's role in uled to be held in Gothenburg, Indian diaspora at a dinner highlights the state's proactive from India, and use in bomb threats. It instructed blocking
approached the Aurai AP University in Amaravati, transforming Amaravati into Sweden, from June 19 to 22, hosted by the Embassy of approach in fostering interna- under the IT Act, overriding Centre’s earlier stance on
police station and filed a including India's largest aca- a ‘Quantum Valley,’ echoing 2025. The invitation under- India in Sweden. He encour- tional relationships and limited involvement and reliance on Swiss authorities.
formal complaint. demic block and new hostels. state's economic growth. scores the growing interna- aged them to serve as ambas- attracting foreign investment.

ceasefire agreement with hopes of peace, says locals The development of the network was supported by secessionist elements. With Carney at the helm, New Justice Gavai
From
front page
now fear both loss of economy and livelihood if ceasefire
violations continue. He also said that authorities have
a financial contribution from Spain. The initiative was a
key outcome from the first United Nations Global
Delhi hopes for a reset grounded in mutual respect and
sensitivity. to take oath as
restricted movement for even national tourists. "From
local guides, hoteliers to local drivers 80% of people are
Congress of Victims of Terrorism, held in September
2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Nothing wrong in... CJI on May 14
India weighs... associated with the tourism industry in Gurez.” PTI
Cong for special... To have a spyware, nothing wrong... We cannot com- NEW DELHI
The Prime Minister expressed full confidence in the `50 Lakhs for kin... promise and sacrifice the security of the nation. Private
armed forces and granted them "complete operational both Houses of Parliament had passed a resolution civil individual, who have right to privacy, will be pro- Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna
freedom" to decide the nature, target, and timing of We will ensure that the families facing challenges unanimously on J&K.” He added that, “The time has tected under the Constitution... their complaint with Gavai was on Tuesday
India’s response. related to education and employment receive full sup- come to reiterate, renew, and refresh it - and more.” He regard to that [can always be looked at]. appointed the next Chief
This session followed an earlier meeting of the port,” said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after the said Congress president and Leader of Opposition in The Court said the expert committee report on the Justice of India. He would take
Cabinet Committee on Security held on 23 April, cabinet meeting. Previously, the Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has also written to the alleged misuse of the spyware cannot be made public, charge on May 14. A notifica-
shortly after the attack. government had announced an ex gratia of `10 lakh PM for convening a special session of the Parliament. adding any report touching "security and sovereignty tion was issued regarding
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, along each for the families of the deceased and `2 lakh each Ramesh said the Congress had discussed the issue of the country" will not be disclosed but affected indi- Justice Gavai's appointment as
with Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy for those seriously injured in the attack. with many opposition parties, after which Gandhi and viduals can be informed of the report. 52nd chief justice of India.
Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, and Air Force Kharge wrote to the PM. He added that, “This is a very Israel-based spyware firm NSO, known for its “In exercise of the powers
Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, presented a India pins ‘rogue... sensitive time. Let us show the world our collective Pegasus spyware, claims it is sold only to “vetted gov- conferred by clause (2) of
spectrum of calibrated response options. Each was resolve that 'we are one' This is a time for unity, not a ernments” not to private entities. It was alleged that Article 124 of Constitution of
designed to impose a strategic cost on the perpetrators “It is unfortunate that one particular delegation has time for polarisation. Both the special houses should be software may have been used to infect the mobile India, the President is pleased
and their state sponsors. Meanwhile, Union Home chosen to misuse and undermine this forum to indulge called to show collective resolve.” devices of several persons including Indian journalists, to appoint Shri Justice
Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a parallel high-level in propaganda and make baseless allegations against activists, lawyers, officials, a former Supreme Court Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai,
security meeting on Tuesday. It was attended by the India,” Patel said. Liberals take... judge and others. Reports had referred to a list of Judge of the Supreme Court,
heads of three paramilitary forces and senior officials “The whole world has heard the Pakistani Defence phone numbers that were selected as potential targets. to be the Chief Justice of India
from two other central security agencies. Minister Khawaja Asif admitting and confessing Poilievre’s mimicking of Trump’s style, including adopt- After the reports, the present petitions were filed with effect from 14th May,
Among those present were Border Security Force Pakistan's history of supporting, training and funding ing the slogan “Canada First,” appeared to backfire before the top court.The Supreme Court had consti- 2025," said the notification
Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary, National terrorist organisations in a recent television interview," spectacularly. “The Liberals stood firm in the face of tuted the 3-member expert committee to probe the issued by the department of
Security Guard DG Brighu Srinivasan, and Assam she said. Patel asserted that "this open confession sur- American intimidation,” said political analyst Corinne matter, headed by former Supreme Court judge, justice. Gavai’s name was rec-
Rifles DG Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera. Sashastra Seema Bal prises no one and exposes Pakistan as a rogue state Blanchard. “Poilievre gambled on Trump’s popularity Justice RV Raveendran which submitted its report in ommended by CJI Khanna on
DG Anupama Nilekar Chandra also attended, along fueling global terrorism and destabilising the region. spilling north. It didn’t.” July 2022. The committee concluded that the spyware April 16 to the central govern-
with other top officials. The world can no longer turn a blind eye. I have While the final seat tally was still being confirmed, was not found in the twenty-nine mobile phones exam- ment. Justice Gavai, who was
Details of the discussions at the Home Ministry nothing further to add," she said. early counts indicated the Liberals would emerge as ined by it. It also said some malware was found in 5 of elevated as a judge of the
meeting were not immediately available. In a recent interview on Sky News, Asif said "Well, the largest party in the 343-seat House of Commons. the 29 devices but it was not Pegasus. The committee Supreme Court on May 24,
we have been doing this dirty work for the United Whether they reach the 172-seat majority threshold also said that Government of India did not assist the 2019, will have a tenure of over
Bhagwat meets... States for about three decades, you know, and West, remains uncertain, but Carney’s grip on power is committee in its task. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, rep- six months and he would
including Britain" to a comment that he admits that secure. In his victory speech, Carney struck a defiant resenting the petitioners, submitted that a redacted demit office on November 23
The RSS chief Bhagwat, condemning the attack last Pakistan has had a long history of backing, supporting, tone. “We are over the shock of the American betrayal,” report of the Committee can be supplied to the peti- on attaining the age of 65
week, had called for decisive retaliation. “We hope for training and funding these terrorist organisations. he said. “President Trump is trying to break us so tioners. However, the Court said, "This can be an objec- years.
a strong response. People were killed after being asked She said that "India deeply appreciates and values America can own us. That will never happen.” Carney tive question answer type. You may ask whether I am
about their religion. Hindus would never commit such the strong, unequivocal support and solidarity warned that Canada must now navigate a new, harsher there or not. We can answer in yes or no" Senior
an act. Our hearts are heavy with grief and anger,” he
said. Bhagwat stated: “It is the duty of the king to pro-
extended by leaders and governments across the world
in the wake of the recent terrorist attack at Pahalgam,
geopolitical reality. “The world has fundamentally
changed,” he declared. “And so must we.” Meanwhile,
Advocate Shyam Divan, however pointed to the seri-
ousness of the case. "State has used a spyware against
Juvenile among
tect his people. We never harm our neighbours, but if Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a testi- po-Khalistani Canadian politician and New Democratic its own citizenry. This is worse," he said. At this, the four nabbed
someone chooses evil, the king must act. Teaching such
hooligans a lesson is part of that duty.”
mony to the international community's zero tolerance
for terrorism." VoTAN is an initiative bringing together
Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has announced his
resignation following a collapse in support for his party
Court remarked that they are only allegations at this
stage. In response, Divan said, "There is substantial for gang-rape
victims of terrorism and victims' associations from during Canada's federal election, CTV News reported. proof that it was used against journalist, judges." PTI
54 Kashmir tourist... across the globe to drive collective action to support Singh lost his seat in the House of Commons—one he Interjecting, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted JIND
victims' rights and needs. Global leaders, including US had held since 2019—finishing third in the newly that such submissions were being made with some
A senior officer said the closures focus on areas prone President Donald Trump, US Vice President J D Vance, redrawn Burnaby Central riding in British Columbia. other intention. A ragpicker was dragged
to ambushes, balancing tourism with safety. Russian President Vladimir Putin, UK Prime Minister The NDP also failed to retain official party status, secur- "These submissions are being made for somewhere from the doorsteps of her
Authorities say measures are reviewed daily, and tour- Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, ing fewer than the 12 seats required. The NDP is pro- else," he said. shanty here to a garbage
ists are urged to check official updates before travel. French President Emmanuel Macron, Israeli Prime jected to secure only seven seats— as compared to 25 When Divan said that the entire report must be dump and allegedly gang-
The Army , meanwhile, on Tuesday said that the Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UN Secretary seats it had won in 2021 federal election. made available since the judicial system in India is an raped, and her five-year-old
Pakistan Army continued to initiate unprovoked small General Antonio Guterres condemned the Pahalgam open court system, Justice Kant said, daughter was also sexually
arms fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara,
Baramulla, and Akhnoor sectors. "During the night of
terror attack and expressed their condolences and soli-
darity with India. PM reaches out... "Any report which touches security and sovereignty
of the country it will not be disclosed. But individuals
assaulted before being mur-
dered. Five days later on
28-29 April 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to unpro- Last week, the 15-nation UN Security Council issued who want to know whether they are included that can April 26, police nabbed four
voked small arms firing across the Line of Control in a Press Statement condemning the terrorist attack in on cards. Mark Carney has publicly advocated for be informed." accused, including a juvenile.
areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as Jammu and Kashmir. Patel highlighted that the better relations with India, making it a point to send his The bench adjourned the hearing till July 30, 2025, Police officials said the
well as the Akhnoor sector. The Indian Army Council, in its statement, has said that perpetrators, condolences after the Pahalgam terror attack. The allowing the petitioners to place on record a judgment grisly incident took place on
responded in a measured and effective manner to the organisers, financiers and sponsors of reprehensible change in Canadian leadership follows a tense period pronounced by a Court in the United States of America the night of April 21. An FIR
provocation," the Army said. acts of terrorism must be brought to justice. in India-Canada relations, marred by former Prime in a case filed by WhatsApp against Pegasus. was lodged three days later
Tuesday was the sixth day the Pakistan Army has "India believes that initiatives like VoTAN are essen- Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations implicating based on a complaint filed by
been continuously violating the ceasefire along the
LoC. Wular and Gurez valley are also off limits.
tial to strengthening the global response to terrorism,
ensuring that victims remain at the centre of our col-
Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist
Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India vehemently denied the
Fire at Siddique’s... the 35-year-old woman.
The woman had an alterca-
According to reports, non-local tourists will not be lective efforts," Patel said. The hybrid launch event charges and retaliated diplomatically, resulting in the His son Zeeshan Siddique, ex-MLA, slammed the fire tion with a neighbour, follow-
allowed to visit Gurez valley. commenced with a video showing testimonies of sur- withdrawal and expulsion of several diplomats. brigade for failing to douse the flames in time. I ing which she was dragged to
Local residents said that their livelihood depends of vivors and families of victims of terror attacks around Trudeau’s exit is seen as a diplomatic opening. Officials reached the spot at 4 a.m. and begged the fire brigade dumpsite and gang-raped.
Tourism. "We did not have any government jobs, we the world, including by survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai from both countries have quietly resumed contact, sig- and police to contain the fire quickly. It was a small fire When her daughter reached
earned our livelihood with tourism. If it declines, we will terror attack Karambir Singh Kang, Nidhi Chaphekar nalling a willingness to appoint new high commis- initially. However, the total mishandling resulted in a the dump crying and looking
be affected." Abdul Hamza, a local resident associated and the son of a woman killed in the 1985 bombing of sioners and rebuild trust. India remains firm that rela- big fire damaging several properties. Thank god it hap- for her mother, was also sex-
with the tourism industry who set up a hotel after the Air India flight 182 en route from Toronto to London. tions soured due to Canada’s tolerance of extremist, pened earlier morning when no one was inside. ually assaulted and strangu-
lated to death.
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ANGER SPILLS OVER | The posters were likely put up overnight

Briefs
DAMAN
Beauty of
Protests in Vadodara over
traditional
Indian wear
The National Institute of
Pak flag posters on roads
Fashion Technology FPJ News Service
(NIFT) Daman campus VADODARA
hosted a fashion show
featuring ethnic festive In a startling turn of events,
wear, showcasing the rich
cultural heritage of
Vadodara's Karelibaug area
witnessed widespread pro- AMC, police launch mega
demolition drive at ‘Mini
traditional Indian attire in tests on Tuesday after
connection with their unidentified individuals plas-
annual Cultural and Sports tered posters of the Pakistani
event Spectrum 2025.
Twelve talented design
students from NIFT
national flag along prominent
roads. The incident, dis-
covered near Shri
Bangladesh’ in Chandola lake
walked the ramp, donning Wagheshwari Society and FPJ News Service further asserted that only the Affairs Harsh Sanghvi has
exquisite outfits crafted Chandravati Society, has AHMEDABAD Foreigners Tribunal has the accused Congress of trying to
from a blend of cotton and sparked outrage among local authority to determine the stop the demolition work in
silk fabrics. This carefully residents and community In a sweeping action that legality of foreign nationals Chandola. He posted on X that
chosen fabric combination leaders. marks one of the largest residing in India. However, the agenda of keeping infiltra-
added a traditional touch, Local activist Atul demolition operations in the High Court dismissed tors safe has failed.
perfectly capturing the Gamechi, who was among the Gujarat’s history, the these concerns, giving a green The High Court has
essence of festive wear. first to notice the provocative Ahmedabad Municipal signal for the removal of rejected the Congress's sym-
The event received posters, swiftly alerted auth- initiated a thorough investiga- posters. motive behind their actions. Corporation (AMC) and city encroachments. pathetic plea. He wrote,
significant support from orities. "Vadodara is known tion into this matter," stated PI Atul Gamechi, reflecting "We are looking into all angles police launched a joint crack- Early Tuesday morning, "Justice done! The Gujarat
major fashion brand for its peace and harmony. H. M. Vyas of the Karelibaug on the broader implications, of this incident. Such acts of down on illegal settlements in nearly 50 JCB machines and High Court has rejected the
Reliance Trends, Seeing these posters of police. called for decisive action provocation will not be toler- the Chandola Lake area, dozens of trucks moved into plea of Congress sympath-
highlighting the industry's Pakistan's flag was deeply The posters, believed to against terrorism. "Pakistan ated, and we are committed known locally as "Mini the area under heavy police izers against the government's
recognition of NIFT's unsettling," Gamechi have been put up overnight, continues to harbor terror- to ensuring the safety and Bangladesh." This move came protection. By 5:30 AM, action on illegal migrants.
efforts to promote remarked. "I immediately have raised concerns about ism, and such actions only security of all residents," PI after the Gujarat High Court demolition crews began raz- Their agenda of keeping
emerging talent and called the police control room the intentions behind such strengthen our resolve to Vyas affirmed. on Tuesday rejected a petition ing hundreds of illegal houses, Bangladeshis/ Pakistanis safe
traditional craftsmanship. to report the incident." provocative actions. Residents ensure peace. We urge the The incident has reignited seeking an urgent stay on the farmhouses, and huts alleg- has failed."
The fashion show was a Responding promptly to expressed dismay over the authorities to investigate discussions about national demolition. edly built over encroached Police and AMC officials
celebration of India's the public outcry, officers incident, emphasizing the thoroughly and take appro- security and the need for vigi- The petitioners had argued government land in the claim that the area was occu-
diverse cultural legacy, from Karelibaug police sta- need to uphold peace and priate steps," Gamechi lance against provocative ges- that the demolition violated Chhota Chandola Lake zone. pied under the influence of a
with each outfit reflecting tion rushed to the scene to unity in the city. "This act is asserted. tures. Authorities have legal procedures, claiming The section, approximately local accused named Lalla
the vibrant colours, remove the posters and not just a symbol but a delib- Meanwhile, the police assured the public of their that the residents had not one kilometer long, had been Bihari, who is said to have
intricate designs, and bold restore calm. "Our team acted erate attempt to disrupt our investigation is focusing on commitment to maintaining been proven to be illegal under illegal occupation for dumped debris into the lake
patterns that define ethnic swiftly upon receiving reports community's harmony," identifying the individuals law and order while uphold- Bangladeshis and had not years and is part of the larger to reclaim land and sell or
festive wear. Spectrum of the posters. The posters voiced a local resident who responsible for placing the ing the city's ethos of toler- received any prior notice or Chandola Lake ecosystem. rent it to alleged Bangladeshi
2025 continues to provide were removed, and we have witnessed the removal of the posters and determining the ance and inclusivity. rehabilitation support. They Minister of State for Home immigrants.
a platform for NIFT
students to showcase their
creativity and skills.

BHAVNAGAR
Man arrested
Shalby Hospital performs rare surgery `10cr light and sound
with stockpile
of whale vomit
FPJ News Service
SURAT
condition in which one or
more of the fibrous joints
in treating complex cranial and
spinal conditions. Renowned
project unoperational
Bhavnagar Special between the bones of a baby's for his expertise in minimally Melvyn Thomas “Are we still living in the
Operations Group (SOG) Shalby Hospitals, Surat, has skull (cranial sutures) close invasive neurosurgery proce- SURAT Mughal era?” The officials were
nabbed a man with a etched its name in South prematurely. Usually, these dures, Dr. Goyal used advanced asked to remove references like
stockpile of ‘Ambergris’, Gujarat's medical history by sutures stay open, so the skull 3D surgical planning, intraop- In a glaring example of how ‘Mughalsarai’ — a term used in
often called whale vomit, successfully performing the may expand with brain devel- erative pediatric neuro drill, politics can derail public pro- the narration for the municipal
worth ₹1.16 crore. region's first craniosynostosis opment. Early fusion can lead and innovative endoscopic jects, a Rs10 crore light and office — and instructed to pro-
According to police surgery—a complex procedure to an abnormal head shape, techniques to get the best poss- sound show at Surat’s historic duce an alternative version.
sources, the SOG team to correct a rare skull deform- increased intracranial press- ible outcome. Chowk Bazaar fort remains This demand triggered
was patrolling the ity in infants. The patient who ure, developmental delays, and fusion, flattening one side of patient's age, kind of cranio- Speaking about the achiev- unoperational nearly three multiple rounds of edits, stal-
Bhavnagar city area to underwent the procedure is an vision problems. While the the forehead. synostosis, and surgical team ement, Dr. Supriya Sarkar said, years after the system was ling the project for over a year.
monitor various illegal 11-month-old female suffering exact cause often remains ■ Metopic Synostosis: experience, options include "This surgery is a testament to installed. Despite the restora- According to the Heritage
international smuggling from B/L coronal and metopic unknown, some cases are Forehead suture fusion, creat- open surgery, endoscopic our commitment to delivering tion of the 300-year-old fort Department, a committee was
activities. During this suture premature closure. linked to genetic syndromes. ing a triangular forehead. methods, and distraction world-class healthcare and under the Smart City Mission tasked with making the film.
patrol, the SOG received This landmark achievement The condition is classified by ■ Labroid Synostosis: Back- osteogenesis. pushing the boundaries of and preparations for a heri- After several revisions based
information that a man opens new doors for advanced which sutures are affected: of-head suture fusion, flatten- The complex surgery was medical excellence. We are tage-driven visual experience, on feedback from adminis-
named Amru Selarbhai pediatric neurosurgical care, ■ Sagittal Synostosis: Top ing one side. performed by a highly skilled proud to offer this advanced the show hasn't started — all trative and political heads,
Desai (resident of allowing families in the region suture fusion, causing a long, Usually, treatment consists specialist, Dr. Mohit Goyal, a treatment right here in South due to political objections over three short films of 10 minutes
Khadsaliya, Bhavnagar) to access life-changing treat- narrow head. of surgical correction of skull highly experienced Keyhole & Gujarat, so patients no longer the film’s content. each have now been created.
was in possession of whale ment closer to home. ■ Coronal Synostosis: form and cerebral pressure Endoscopic Neurosurgeon have to travel to distant cities The project, launched in These await final clearance
vomit. The tip-off Craniosynostosis is a rare Temple-to-forehead suture release. Depending on the with over 6 years of experience for such specialized care." 2021, aimed to boost tourism by before being showcased.
mentioned suspicious showcasing the history of the The delay has not only
selling of the material near fort through a state-of-the-art undermined the intended cul-
Shivaji Circle.Acting on sound and light show. tural revival but also left the
this tip, the SOG set up
surveillance at the FWWB hosts national Terror attack in Instagram gaming app However, sources reveal that public waiting. Since its renova-

Kashmir sparks
the ruling BJP objected to the tion, the fort has attracted over

meet on gender, climate

location. During this film’s focus on the Mughal era, 1.21 lakh visitors in three years,
operation, they
intercepted Desai while he massive travel fraud bust: 7 arrested labeling it historically narrow
and politically sensitive.
earning the municipality
₹83.72 lakh. Officials believe the
was passing through the
area to sell the valuable and agriculture in Delhi cancellations FPJ News Service
AHMEDABAD
some individuals
Palanpur were creating gam-
from Party leaders reportedly
questioned the Heritage
light and sound show could sig-
nificantly increase footfall and
substance of whale vomit. FPJ News Service ing application IDs on Department officials, saying, enhance public engagement.
Upon inspection of the FPJ News Service tation will incorporate sug- AHMEDABAD CID (Crime) arrested seven Instagram and offering coins
bag he was carrying, the AHMEDABAD gestions from the discussions individuals linked to to play on these apps. Since the
police found whale vomit and recommendations that Following the horrific terror Instagram gaming application coins were linked to bank
inside. The police Ahmedabad-based Friends of will enable agriculture to be attack involving tourists in fraud. The police seized ₹2 entries, the recipients were
recovered 1.165 kilograms Women's World Network both gender-inclusive and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which crore of funds from 17 different later threatened with being
of whale vomit, valued at (FWWB) organised a high- climate-resilient, while claimed 28 lives, including bank accounts. falsely implicated in criminal
₹1,16,50,000, and handed level national consultation on addressing the existing bar- three tourists from Gujarat, The State Cyber Crime Cell cases. Using this as leverage,
over Desai to the Ghogha gender, agriculture, and cli- riers faced by farmers in the fear and uncertainty have of CID (Crime) has busted a the accused extorted lakhs of
Road police for further mate issues at the India system. gripped thousands of gang where accused were rupees from the victims under
legal action. Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on The consultation saw the travelers. The attack has led found to be luring people the pretext of ‘settlements’.
April 25, 2025. The event participation of senior actors to a sharp surge in travel can- through Instagram, offering Following this, police raided
GUJARAT brought together actors from from different sectors. Michel cellations from Gujarat, a in-game coins for a gaming a house in the Nidhi
Kadi, Visaadar government, civil society, aca- van Ael, Agriculture state known for its high vol- application. Bungalows in Palanpur and

by-poll dates
demia, and development to Counsellor at the Dutch ume of domestic tourism Investigations revealed that arrested the accused.
discuss gender, agriculture, Embassy, a retired retail during the summer season.
by May 10 The victims were en route
The Election Commission to a tourist site when the
in Gujarat is preparing to
hold the by-elections for
the Kadi and Visavadar
attack occurred, causing
nationwide outrage and
plunging the region’s tourism
4.77cr citizens under Ayushman scheme
Assembly seats. According industry into crisis. FPJ News Service tion, under the Ayushman and securely store citizens' Under the Ayushman
to sources, the election In Gujarat, where families GANDHINAGAR Bharat Health Account health records. With this sys- Bharat Digital Mission
dates are likely to be had been planning summer (ABHA). The state govern- tem, citizens are provided (ABDM), more than 2.26 crore
announced by May 10. vacations to the lush valleys Under Prime Minister ment proudly announced this with a digital health ID, ensur- health records have been suc-
Even before the of Kashmir or embarking on Narendra Modi's Ayushman achievement on the occasion ing their health records are cessfully linked digitally. In
announcement of the date, the spiritual Char Dham Bharat Digital Mission of Ayushman Bharat Day. safely stored online. It guar- addition, over 17,800 health
the Aam Aadmi Party Yatra in Uttarakhand, things (ABDM), Gujarat has reached The Ayushman Bharat antees data security and pri- facilities have been registered,
(AAP) has announced its have changed. People are a significant milestone by reg- Health Account (ABHA) vacy, with information shared significantly enhancing the
candidates and has plans are abandoning their istering over 4.77 crore serves as a digital health only with the citizen's con- accessibility and quality of
initiated the campaigning tourism plans. citizens, or 70% of its popula- identity designed to integrate sent. healthcare services.
efforts. In Visavadar, the
seat has fallen vacant after
AAP MLA Bhupat Bhayani
changed party, while in
Kadi, the seat has fallen
vacant after the death of
and climate-related issues in a
unique initiative.
Neha Kansara, COO of
executive, and President of
NAFPO; Parvesh Sharma,
Regional Director of the Ford
Lalla Bihari’s crime den busted in Chandola slums
the sitting MLA Karsan FWWB, initiated the consul- Foundation; Reshma Anand, FPJ News Service bulldozers moved in, what tions on where to house
Solanki. Gopal Italia has tancy. She stated that the Board Member of FWWB; AHMEDABAD emerged stunned even the them. The area, infamously
been chosen by AAP to event's objective is to highlight and Girija Srinivasan partici- toughest officers. Hidden dubbed ‘Mini Bangladesh’,
contest the Visavadar women's role in the agricul- pated in the keynote session What began as a routine anti- behind layers of grass and had a striking number of
seat, considering ture sector and consider the (Plenary). In addition, encroachment drive in strategic construction was a Bangladeshi women, many of
Congress’ firm stance on implications of gender and cli- Takayuki Hagiwara, FAO Ahmedabad's Chandola Lake luxurious farmhouse and whom were allegedly forced
fielding its own candidate. mate change in India. Representative to India, area turned into a jaw-drop- bungalow, invisible even to into prostitution.
Therefore, three S.S. Bhatt, CEO of FWWB, shared his views on the inter- ping revelation for the Google Maps. Designed with Police sources revealed
candidates will battle it presented the context of the sections between food secur- administration. The local only a front entrance in plain that Bihari had turned
out for the seat.The ruling event and said that it aims to ity, agricultural technology, cli- civic body and police dis- sight, the property was a for- Chandola into his personal
party will also be keen to strengthen the agriculture mate adaptation and gender covered not just shanties, but tress of criminal operations. kingdom. He ran an illegal
claim the Kadi and system and give the right inclusion. a sprawling underground The mastermind, Lalla finance racket, owned over
Visavadar seats. For the direction to groups by bring- The various discussions and empire built by Mehmud Bihari, and his son were 200 auto-rickshaws for rental
2027 Assembly Elections ing together members of civil contributions from stake- Pathan, alias Lalla Bihari, arrested on Monday. income, and constructed play
in Gujarat, these seats are society, government, holders helped shape recom- camouflaged in the heart of Investigators uncovered zones and slum shacks sold
essential for BJP as it can research groups, regional mendations and opinions in poverty. damning documents, includ- for Rs 2 lakh each. What was
take the saffron party’s experts, technical institu- the final session, which will Authorities had long ing lists of Bangladeshi masked as urban poverty was
tally to 164 seats in its tions, and other related help prepare a future action believed that the area was a nationals allegedly brought in in fact a highly organized
fortress, Gujarat. thought leaders. The consul- plan. dense slum cluster. But when illegally and detailed instruc- criminal syndicate.
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NEW REVELATION | 3 lodge complaint, others yet to come forward ED seizes OVERPRICED TESTS: PATIENT
`7.44 cr cash SPARED BUT PUBLIC PAYS
RAPE, BLACKMAIL: Prime in liquor In a year, Rs 1.30 cr
scam raids
accused victimised 7 girls Search action overcharged in name
Our Staff Reporter
BHOPAL
Bihar. Both were students at
the same college. Police Com-
was launched at
13 locations in of tests at AIIMS
missioner said that till now Indore, Bhopal Our staff reporter
Farhan Khan, the prime ac- Farhan, Sahil Khan, Saad and and Mandsaur BHOPAL
cused in the rape and black- Ali have been arrested. Their
mailing case had victimised mobile phones have been Our Staff Reporter A whopping Rs 1.30 crore
seven girls including two mi- sent to FSL for data analyses INDORE has been overcharged in
nors, revealed police investi- and recovery of lost videos. name of various tests in one
gations. While, three of them The trial of the case will be The Enforcement Director- year at All India Institute of
have registered case against conducted at the Fast Track ate (ED), which conducted Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
him at Bag Sewania, Ashoka Court and charge sheet will simultaneous raids in In- HLL Life Care Limited has
Garden and Jehangirabad po- be filed within a month. dore, Bhopal and Mandsaur allegedly overcharged for
lice stations, the rest are yet to Moreover, police will provide on Monday in connection various tests in comparison
come forward and register security to victims and wit- with the Rs 50 crore liquor
complaint against him. Police nesses of the case, the police scam, seized Rs 7.44 crore Government bears
officials are in contact with commissioner added. cash and various incriminat-
the expense, not
the remaining victims and
they were being counselled. ABVP protest against love-Jihad at collectorate on MPHRC Suicide to be ing documents of properties.
The ED informed about patients, clarifies
However, two of them are re-
luctant to take action against
Tuesday
issues notice re-investigated
Police will re-investigate the
the action on micro blogging
site X on Tuesday evening.
admin tients as government bears
the charges ultimately. The
Farhan as they are going to
get married soon, police offi-
Farhan reached Indore to M adhya Pradesh
Human Rights
suicide case committed by one
of the accused. Hamid hanged
Under the provisions of the
Prevention of Money Laun- to rates fixed by the Central
CGHS has fixed rates for
testing and various medical
cials said.
It is worth mentioning that
meet one of victims Commission (MPHRC)
on Tuesday issued a no-
himself on December 23, 2024.
At that time it came to light
dering Act 2002 (PMLA-2002)
the ED launched raids on 13
Government Health Scheme
(CGHS).
services as well as facilities
but HLL Health Care Ser-
police have found over a
dozen obscene videos of rape
F arhan even reached Indore to meet one of the
victims and forced her to open the door of her
room. Farhan raped the girl and shot her videos.
tice to Bhopal Police
Commissioner in the
that he ended his life owing to
financial loss in online betting.
premises of different liquor
contractors in Indore, Bhopal
AIIMS administration ad-
mitted that HLL Lifecare li-
vices Limited has been as-
signed to conduct it.
victims in Farhan’s mobile. He rape and blackmail case However, police probe will and Mandsaur. During the mited overcharged in Even in case of over-
The victim approached Indore police but no ac-
was seen with seven different tion was taken on her complaint. The victim then now include the angle of his in- search operations, various in- comparison to CGHS but charging, burden is not on
girls in different videos and in reached Bhopal and made a complaint against volvement in rape and black- criminating documents, clarified that the govern- patients.’
one of them he is seen raping mailing racket behind his papers pertaining to immov- ment bears the additional
one of the minor victims and
Farhan on April 11 at Bag Sewania police station.
unnatural death. able properties and cash of expenses.
Loss to public
However, he was arrested under section 151 of exchequer
even hitting her. Police ap- CrPC and was sent to jail. On April 17, three FIRs Rs 7.44 crore were seized. A complaint was made to
proached all of them but till NCW forms inquiry The amount deposited in the AIIMS higher-ups about Rachna Dhingara of Bho-
were registered against him and the other ac- committee
now only three have regis- cused on the complaint of victims and two cases bank accounts totalling Rs 71 overcharging in a one year pal Gas Information and Ac-
demanding a response
tered a case against him. It were transferred to Jehangirabad and Ashoka Taking cognisance of the lakh has been frozen. (May 2023-June 2024) only tion (BGIA) said, ‘It is loss of
on the action taken in the
also came to the fore that not Garden police stations. rape and blackmail case, Na- It may be pointed out that for testing in a single bill. A public exchequer and di-
case till now. The com-
all of the victims were from mission has sought a re- tional Commission for the liquor scam was carried complaint was made for rectly or indirectly the
the private college from port in this regard within Women (NCW) has consti- out from FY 2015-16 to 2017- probe from AIIMS higher- burden is on patients be-
where Farhan was pursuing Another victim approaches cops three weeks. It has tuted an inquiry committee to 18 by a nexus of officials of ups. cause of overcharging by

L
BBA. Police officials main- sought clarity on disturb- probe into the sexual harass- the state excise department AIIMS director Dr Ajai HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL).
ate in the evening, another victim reached Bag Se-
tained that the number of vic- ing claims of exploitation ment of Hindu girls in Bhopal. and liquor contractors Singh informed Free Press, There must be testing at
wania police station. Police officials said the state-
tims who have been raped and coercion faced by fe- The committee comprising of through forged challans. An ‘We do not charge from pa- fixed rate by CGHS.’
ment of the victim was being recorded following
and blackmailed by the group which further action would be taken. This will be the male students at a pri- a former DGP of Jharkhand, FIR was also lodged in the
since 2017 may exceed follow- fifth FIR if a case is registered on her complaint. vate college in Bhopal. secretary of NCW and a legal city in this case and sub- Tests CGHS Rate HLL charges
ing investigations. Moreover, adviser of Jabalpur High Court sequently, six officers of the
the role of many other per- Rs 10K reward declared Harinarayanachari Mishra and Nabeel who are at large. will be on a visit to Bhopal for state excise department HBs/AG Rs 102 Rs 750
sons connected to the accused on absconding accused: declared a reward of Rs 10k Abrar hails from Kolkata questioning in the case from were suspended. However,
is under scanner. Bhopal Police Commissioner each on the arrest of Abrar while Nabeel belongs to May 3 to 5. later they were retained. HCV Rs 128 Rs 750

HIV Rs 100 Rs 750

Relief for government Youth shoots at & injures cop at police station VDRL Rs 43 Rs 200

employees as Cabinet Injured head constable undergoing treatment at Rewa Medical College
approves DA hike of 3% FP News Service
The incident Gautam, a resident of the Me-
Tests conducted in June 2023 at AIIMS

A
SATNA huti area. TESTS NUMBER OF TESTS
s Garg was going
Our staff reporter Arrears to be to have dinner, he Garg told the police of- Hb tests of blood donors 1193
A youth shot at and injured a ficers that the attacker was
BHOPAL
paid in 5 head constable on the prem-
saw masked youth
wearing a mask. The injured CBC 51
The state Cabinet on Tuesday instalments from ises of the Jaitwara police sta-
standing outside his
room. Before he could head constable further also ELISA for HIV 840
decided to increase govern- June to October tion in Satna district at 12 am understand anything, the said he had booked Gautam’s ELISA for HBV 840
ment employees' dearness on Tuesday. youth shot at him. The vehicle a few days ago, which
allowance (DA). Consequently, well as those working on depu- The incident took place enraged him. ELISA for HCV 840
bullet hit him in the
the total expenditure burden tation in Corporations and when the policeman, Prince shoulder. He may have shot at him, Syphilis test 881
on the state government,in- Boards under the 5th and the Garg, was about to take Garg said. The police began to
Malaria test 881
cluding the arrears, is esti- 4th Pay Commissions. The ar- dinner, sources said. search for the shooter. Garg probe the case.
mated to be Rs 3,500 crore. rears from July 1, 2024, to April Garg’s colleagues rushed lives in a barrack at the Jair- City superintendent of po- Rapid testing HIV 41
The DA of employees re- 30, 2025, will be paid in five in- him to the district hospital, pura police station. lice Mahendra Singh said a Rapid testing for HBV 41
ceiving the 7th Pay Commis- stalments from June to October where the doctors referred Kotwali TI Ravendra Dwi- youth had shot at the head
Rapid testing for HCV 41
sion scale will be increased by this year. The Cabinet has also him to the Rewa Medical Col- vedi and other policemen took constable.
3% from July 1, 2024, taking it consented to the March 12 letter lege. Superintendent of Police pital and enquired after Garg’s him to the hospital. Garg is under treatment at Blood group testing 2016
to 53%, and by another 2% of the Chhattisgarh govern- Ashutosh Gupta and other of- the condition. Sources said Garg had sus- the medical college, and his PRBC 1208
from January 1, 2025, raising ment, approving 53% pension ficials visited the district hos- A police team began to pected the youth to be Achhu condition is stable, Singh said.
the total to 55%. The Finance relief under the 7th Pay Com-
Department has also been mission and 246% pension relief
authorised to increase the DA
on a proportionate basis for
government employees under
under the 6th Pay Commission
to pensioners/family pensioners
of the state government from
Transfer policy gets Cabinet nod, ban lifted from May 1 to 30
the 6th Pay Commission, as March 1, 2025. The departments Percentage aspects.
can make their own Cabinet meeting at Rajwada in Indore on May 20 of transfers Departmental transfers will
be in the hands of the min-
Solar Park okayed policy; and orders
T
Up to 200 posts 20%
The Cabinet has approved the setting up of a 2,000 he government has up the district devel- The Chief Minister will isters of various departments.
From 200-1000 posts 15%
MW solar park and a 1,000 MW composite energy stor- will be issued planned to hold the opment advisory commit- be the chairman of the The power to transfer offi-
next cabinet meeting tee will be put up in the committee, and the local From 1000-2000 posts 10%
age. This would supply electricity on a complementary through e-office at Rajwada in Indore on next cabinet meeting. in charge minister its vice- For over 2000 posts 5%
cials in districts is with the dis-
basis to both MP and Uttar Pradesh, as their peak de- trict in charge ministers.
mands occur at different times. When UP requires Our Staff Reporter May 20 in the memory of Yadav said the govern- chairman. In case of any dispute over
more power (Kharif months), the demand is low in MP BHOPAL Ahilya Bai Holkar. ment would include Chairmen of the district policy, he further said. departmental transfers, the of-
and vice versa during the Rabi months. The project will Chief Minister Mohan people working in differ- Panchayats, legislators, The government has fixed ficials will send the case to the
provide power to each state for six months annually. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Yadav informed his cabi- ent fields. MPs, Janpad chairmen, the percentage of transfers ac- chief minister.
has lifted the ban on transfers net colleague about it. The According to him, Prime mayors, Nagar Palika cording to the number of the The ministers had been de-
Committee for implementation of UPS after 17 months of the forma- tri-centenary celebrations Minister Narendra Modi chairmen and more than posts. manding the lifting of ban on
For the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme tion of his government.
of Ahilya Bai is completing wants 1, 00, 000 people 20 experts from different The government has also in- transfers for long.
(UPS) for government employees appointed on or after on May 20. from different fields to be fields will be part of the
The Cabinet approved the cluded the voluntary transfers The government made a
January 1, 2005, the Cabinet has constituted a commit- The proposal for setting in the committee. committee.
transfer policy on Monday. in the percentage of transfers. policy and gave the right to
tee. Additional Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal will be The government lifted the ban The departments have been transfer officials in some cases
the Chairman of the committee, while Principal Secre-
on transfers from May 1 to May Kailash Vijayvargiya informed The government will not the permission of the General given the right to make their to the ministers.
tary Manish Rastogi, Secretary Lokesh Kumar Jatav,
30. The government pre- journalists about the Cabinet consider any such orders after Administration Department, transfer policy on the basis of But they were not satisfied
Budget Director Tanvi Sundriyal, and Deputy Secretary
viously lifted the ban on decision. He said the officials the stipulated time, he said. he said. voluntary and administrative with that policy. Thus, the gov-
Ajay Katesaria will be its members. MP Pension Director
transfers in October 2022. should upload the transfer Any department can make But it should be according transfers. There should be co- ernment lifted the ban on
J.K. Sharma hasbeen made the Member Secretary.
Urban Development Minister orders to the e-office by May 30. its own transfer policy with to the government s transfer ordination between these two transfers.

IMC dumper runs over 7-yr-old, GIRL's BODY CUT INTO TWO Mayor condoles death,
Locals block In less than 10 days time, an Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) dumper was the cause of another horrific signals at reforms
accident. On Tuesday morning, a speeding IMC dumper ran over a seven-year-old girl, Niharika Melane, near her
road, vandalise house under Azad Nagar police station limits cutting her body into two leading to her instant death. Earlier, on
Our Staff Reporter full support from the IMC.

dumper, April 20, a speeding IMC dumper hit a scooter carrying a couple from Mumbai, trapping them beneath its wheels
INDORE This is a moment of pro-
found grief, and the mu-
demand action for nearly 30 minutes at the Jinsi Square. The couple had sustained severe leg injuries, requiring surgeries. Expressing deep sorrow
over killing of a girl child by
nicipal corporation family
stands in solidarity with the
against driver gas agency. rashly driven dumper ran over and calmed the crowd after an IMC dumper, mayor victim s family, said the
F a m i l y her, killing her on the spot. Ni- assuring them of appropri- Pushyamitra Bhargav an- Mayor.
Our Staff Reporter members said Ni- harika is survived by her par- ate action. nounced plans to phase out In immediate response, a
INDORE harika was going ents and an elder brother. Locals blame cemented old tankers and dumper. financial assistance of Rs 2
to a nearby groc- Police have launched an inves- divider for accident: Eyewit- Old fleet will be re- lakh has been sanctioned
A speeding dumper of the In- ery shop on her bi- tigation and are searching for nesses and locals alleged that placed with GPS-enabled, for the victim s family.
dore Municipal Corporation cycle. As the IMC the absconding driver. the installation of cemented fitness-certified and solar- Mayor Bhargava further
(IMC) ran over a seven-year- dumper sped down the Police assure of appro- dividers narrowed the main powered tankers to en- said that strict legal action
old girl near her house under main road, she became priate action: Angered by road, contributing to the acci- hance monitoring and will be taken if the mishap
Azad Nagar police station li- frightened and fell with her bi- the tragic incident, locals dent. They claimed the reduce environmental im- was found to be the result
mits on Tuesday morning. The cycle. The dumper then ran and the girl s family gath- dumper was speeding in the pact, he told in a press re- of driver negligence or
accident was so horrific that over her, mutilating her body. ered at the scene in large residential area and did not lease issued after the mechanical failure of the
her body was cut into two near her home. The dumper lice, the deceased was ident- A neighbour said that one of numbers, blocked the road have a number plate. Police as- incident. vehicle. The incident has
parts, and she died on the spot. hit her, and the driver fled the ified as Niharika, daughter of the wheels of her bicycle and vandalised the dumper. sured them that the matter re- He also extended his reignited conversations
Today s incident occurred in scene, abandoning the vehicle, Sonu Melane, a resident of Mu- slipped, causing her to lose They demanded strict action garding the road divider condolences to the be- about public safety and ve-
the Musakhedi area when the which was later seized by the sakhedi. She was a Class 3 stu- control as she approached the against the errant driver. Po- would be conveyed to the con- reaved family and assuring hicle standards.
girl was riding her bicycle police. According to the po- dent and her father works at a main road. At that moment, the lice officials reached the spot cerned authorities.
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Quick CHAOS AT ASSEMBLY ‘They should be allowed to resume their duties’

MANGALURU Guv writes to CM, Speaker to

‘Anti-India’
remark: Doc
under scanner
revoke suspension of 18 MLAs
Min blames BJP
Press Trust of India uphold the basic tenets of
A woman doctor work-
ing at a private hospital BENGALURU 18 BJP MLAs democratic values in the
in Mangaluru has come were suspended State of Karnataka and
Karnataka Governor to enable the suspended

for CM’s gesture

under police scrutiny
after allegedly posting an Thaawarchand Gehlot has for six months Members to resume their
written to Chief Minister responsibilities as peo-
“anti-India message” on
Siddaramaiah and Speaker for showing ple’s representatives, I de-
social media, police said.
“indiscipline”
towards police
U T Khader, to positively sire that their request be
In the controversial consider the request to re- considered positively, and
video post, the medical voke the suspension of 18 and necessary steps be taken
professional can purport- BJP members of the Leg- to revoke the suspension,”
edly be heard saying, “I islative Assembly (MLAs), “disrespecting” the Governor’s letter dated
hate India”. Press Trust of India the Speaker.
City police on Monday BENGALURU ‘Some BJP and to take necessary steps
in this regard.
April 28 stated.
“Further, details of the ac-
said they have taken
cognisance of the matter Karnataka Home Minister
Mahila Morcha In separate letters ad-
dressed to the Chief Min- memorandum submitted
tion taken may be brought
to my notice,” Gehlot added.
and are verifying the au- G Parameshwara on Tues-
day blamed BJP workers
workers ister and the Speaker, the
Governor expressed his “de-
the Opposition in the Leg-
islative Assembly R Ashoka,
their duties as elected rep-
resentatives.
by the BJP legislative party
leaders from both the As-
The incident leading to
the suspension occurred on
thenticity of the post and
the context in which the for their attitude at a meet- entered the sire” that they take such a had met the Governor at In an unprecedented sembly and the Council, the last day of the Assem-
statement was made. ing that led Chief Minister decision in order to uphold Raj Bhavan on Monday and move on March 21, 18 BJP stated in his letter that they bly’s budget session, when
“As of now, we are gath- Siddaramaiah lose his cool venue sporting the basic tenets of demo- submitted a memorandum MLAs were suspended for had requested him to for- BJP MLAs staged a massive
ering more information and allegedly raise his cratic values in the State and seeking revocation of the six months for showing “in- ward their representation protest. They were oppos-
and verifying whether hand at a police officer on Congress shawl’. to enable the suspended suspensions. They termed discipline” and “disrespect- to the Speaker and the state ing the 4 per cent reserva-
the content violates any the stage. MLAs to resume their re- the move “undemocratic ing” the Speaker. government to reconsider tion for Muslims in public
During an agitation “The preliminary infor- sponsibilities as representa- and unconstitutional.” They were forcefully the suspension order im- contracts and demanding
legal provisions,” a senior
against the price rise of es- mation I have is that some tives of the people. They urged the Governor evicted from the Assembly posed on the 18 MLAs, who a judicial probe into an al-
police official told PTI. sential commodities in the BJP workers from Mahila A BJP delegation, led by to direct the Speaker to re- by marshals after refusing belong to the principal op- leged “honey-trap” attempt
No formal case has been district headquarter town Morcha (women’s wing) state party president B Y consider the suspension and to leave. position party. involving Cooperation Min-
registered yet, police said, of Belagavi on Monday, a entered the venue sporting Vijayendra and Leader of allow the MLAs to ful�ll The Governor, citing the “In view of the above, to ister K N Rajanna.
adding that further action few women showed a black Congress shawl,” the minis-
will be taken based on the �ag to Siddaramaiah as ter said.

HC allows Ola, Uber, Rapido

outcome of the prelimi-
nary inquiry.
he stood up to address the
gathering. The CM was up-
The BJP workers did not
say anything when other
Techie takes
set by this sudden develop- Congress leaders were AI aid to get
ment and turned angry at speaking. “However, when

bike taxis to operate till June 15

MANGALURU the poor security arrange- the chief minister stood up over language
ments. to speak, they showed him a
barrier
Man beaten Amid the commotion,
as the Assistant Superin-
black �ag and staged a dem-
onstration,” he added. Press Trust of India
to death, tendent of Police, Narayan
Bharamani, climbed on the
Parameshwara said he
has asked the Director Gen-
Press Trust of India
BENGALURU
issue appropriate guide-
lines for bike taxi opera-
BENGALURU

15 arrested stage, the chief minister ap- eral of Police to �nd out tions under Section 3 of Bargaining with au-
proached him, raising his whether any lapses have The Karnataka High Court the Motor Vehicles Act, torickshaw drivers in
A man was allegedly hands. He later shouted at taken place. on Tuesday allowed Ola, 1988. Bengaluru can be a real
beaten to death by a the of�cer, “Who is the Bel- On the BJP’s allegation of Uber, and Rapido to con- On April 2, the HC had challenge, especially
group of over 25 people agavi SP? What’s happening security lapse, Paramesh- tinue their bike taxi ser- ordered that bike taxi if one does not speak
following a dispute during here? What are you doing wara said the BJP workers vices until June 15. services should not be al- Kannada. But, a tech
a cricket match in Kudupu here?” should have entered the A single-judge bench of lowed until further notice. enthusiast from Odisha
village on the outskirts Speaking to reporters venue wearing their party Justice B M Shyamaprasad Transport Minister Ra- has demonstrated how
of Mangaluru city, police here, Parameshwara said he shawl and not the Congress’ heard the interim peti- malinga Reddy had re- arti�cial intelligence
said on Tuesday. did not have the complete one. If they had come to the tion filed by Uber India cently instructed the de- can bridge this gap.
The incident occurred information apart from venue wearing BJP shawl, Systems Private Limited, partment to comply with Sajan Mahto from
at around 3 PM on April whatever had appeared in then the police would have Roppen Transportation the court’s order. Raurkela posted a
27 near the Bhatra Kal- the newspapers. come to know that there Services Private Limited, petition. rected the state govern- Meanwhile, Rapido has short video on his Ins-
lurti temple, they said. “I don’t have any other was a security lapse, he and ANI Technologies Pri- Earlier, the High Court ment to ensure proper planned to launch a food tagram page, showing
The victim, whose iden- information about why the added. He sought to know vate Ltd, seeking permis- had given a six-week regulation of bike taxi ser- delivery pilot project to how he used an AI tool
tity is yet to be ascertained, chief minister turned upset. what moral right the BJP sion to continue operating deadline to Ola, Uber, and vices within six weeks. keep its services running. to negotiate with an
I will gather information has to wear the Congress bike taxi services. Rapido to cease their bike The court observed that The pilot is likely to begin autorickshaw driver in
was allegedly assaulted
and later react to it,” he said. shawl? The court granted the taxi operations. It also di- the government should next week. Kannada in Bengaluru.
with sticks, resulting in “ChatGPT Vs Au-
multiple injuries that led towala. Use ChatGPT

Min Timmapur makes U-turn on remarks

to internal bleeding. He for language transla-
was declared dead at the
hospital, police said. 12-yr-old tion FREE!! This is an
attempt to educate how
boy
that terrorists did not ask victims’ religion
Addressing the media, one can use CHATGPT
Mangaluru City Police in day today life. To
Commissioner Anupam commits harm any sentiments
Agarwal said, “Initially, the
police registered a case suicide regarding any emotions
is not intended. The
of unnatural death and NT Correspondent the religion of the victims— Hindus were not targeted. safety of tourists, calling out sole purpose is educa-
NT Correspondent
BENGALURU Minister RB Timmapur has What I saw on TV channels the failure to do so. He advo- tion only. This is an act
launched an investiga- CHAMARAJANAGAR
tion after the body was expressed discontent that did not re�ect that.” He em- cated national unity, urging performed not real Au-
found near the temple Following a blacklash over his statement has been mis- phasized on his condemna- that politics should not come towala,” he wrote in his
grounds. A post-mortem In a shocking inci- his comments on the recent interpreted. tion of terrorism, asserting in the way of addressing the social media post, clari-
conducted on April 28 dent, a 12-year-old boy Pahalgam terror attack— Speaking to the media that he does not speak in issue. “We should face these fying that the video was
confirmed that the death committed suicide by where he purportedly in Kudalasangama in Hu- favor of such acts. matters together, without solely for educational
hanging after a child stated that the assailants nagund taluk, Timmapur Timmapur acknowledged letting politics come in the purposes.
was due to multiple blunt
got injured while would not have asked about stated, “I have not said that the need for ensuring the way,” he added.
force injuries and lack of playing. The incident
medical attention.” occurred at Lokkana-

Bodies of man, 2 children Two women burglars held,

A case has been reg- halli village in Hanur
istered under Section taluk. The deceased is
103(2) of the Bharatiya Prajwal, the son of the

�shed out of Mandya’s canal 130 grams of gold seized

Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which gram panchayat bill
pertains to murder by collector Sheela.
a group of five or more Prajwal was play-
persons, at the Mangaluru ing with Abhishek, a
Rural Police Station, based relative’s child, when NT Correspondent
on a complaint lodged by a the latter sustained BENGALURU
resident, he said. injuries on the leg. The
So far, 15 accused have parents shifted Ab-
been arrested, and the hishek to a hospital, In a signi�cant break-
police are on the lookout but Prajwal panicked through, the Bommana-
for at least 10 more indi- and committed sui- halli police arrested two
viduals, he added. cide by hanging. women who were involved
Neighbours shifted in a series of house burgla-
“The main accused,
the boy to the Primary ries, using an autorickshaw
identified as Sachin Health Centre in the as their mode of transpor-
from Kudupu is already village from where tation.
in custody. Efforts are the doctors referred The arrested have been burglary, and after her re- Bommanahalli police regis-
underway to trace and him to the Holy Cross identi�ed as Nilofer and lease from jail, she teamed tered a case and launched an
apprehend the remain- hospital in Kamagere Shabeen Taj. The police up with Shabeen Taj and investigation, which led to
ing suspects. Police where the doctors Press Trust of India The deceased were the April 19. have seized gold jewellery continued her criminal ac- the arrest of the duo.
said CCTV footage and declared him dead. MANDYA
residents of Hebbalu vil- On Tuesday, police found weighing 130 grams and an tivities unabated. During interrogation,
mobile data are being Prajwal’s uncle Ran- lage in K R Nagar in Mys- the car inside the VC, which autorickshaw from their On March 17, the duo al- they confessed to commit-
analysed to establish gaswamy has lodged Bodies of a man and his two uru. was recovered. Inside it, the possession. legedly broke into a house ting burglaries under the
the sequence of events,” a complaint with the children, who went miss- On April 16, they left three bodies were found. Nilofer was known for at Bommanahalli during the Mico Layout police limits.
Agarwal added. Hanur police who ing since April 16, were from Bengaluru for their Apparently, they died due driving the autorickshaw day and made away with 130 The stolen gold jewellery
have registered a case �shed out along with their native village but went to drowning. and committing thefts in grams of gold jewellery and was hidden in several jew-
and taken up further car from Visvesvaraya ca- missing. Police are investigating local houses. The Bagala- Rs 3 lakh in cash. ellery shops on Tannery
HUBBALLI investigation. nal (VC) here on Tuesday, In this connection, a the reason behind the trag- gunte police arrested her Based on a complaint �led Road in DJ Halli, which
police said. missing report was �led on edy. in August 2024 for house by the house owner, the were seized.
Girl run over
by HDMC PRIZED LOT
garbage truck
A garbage truck be-
AR show to mark Ravi Varma’s 177th birth anniversary
longing to the Hubba-
lli- Dharwad Municipal Press Trust of India 26, is a tribute to the artist’s Ravi Varma Heritage Foun- said Chakravarthy.
Corporation (HDMC) ran BENGALURU 177th birth anniversary be- A Bengaluru- dation, told PTI. But the �rst edition of the
over a six-year-old girl,
leading to her death,
ing celebrated on April 29.
It is based on a diary
based Chakravarthy said the
idea to mount such an ex-
book with its exhaustive
listing of the journal en-
at Sonia Gandhi Nagar Ravi Varma’s lithographs
gave common people ready
written by Ravi Varma’s
younger brother, C Raja
gallery has hibition came when they
were editing the second
tries, although an academi-
cian’s delight, did not make
here. The deceased was
identified as Hamida- access to art, making him
perhaps the most recog-
Raja Varma. An artist him-
self, Raja Varma had been
encapsulated edition of the book based
on the diary written by
much sense to a lay person,
said Chakravarthy.
banu Kabade.
The garbage truck nised artist in India. a constant companion of his life and his two Austrians, Erwin “For instance, there is an
knocked down the girl And now, be�ttingly, a his more famous brother Neumeyer and Christine entry on September 7, 1902
and ran over her, kill- Bengaluru-based gallery -- from helping him �nish life’s work in Schelberger. it says, you know, we were
has encapsulated his life his commissioned portraits “Twenty years ago, when traveling from Lonavala
ing her on the spot. The
incident was captured
and his life’s work in aug- of the Indian royalty to ac- augmented the European authors to Bombay. This doesn’t
mented reality (AR), by companying him to music came down to India, they have any significance to
on CCTV camera. The picking an assortment from concerts and dance perfor- reality. chanced upon the diary. a reader. So, we talked to
body of the child was the vast ocean of informa- mances, temples and what Until then, Ravi Varma art the authors about bring-
shifted to KIMS hospital tion available in the public not. far as Ravi Varma’s life is was only about paintings ing out a revised version. It
for the post-mortem ex- domain, stringing them Together, the brothers concerned, personally or which were seen in muse- took more than two years
amination. The incident coherently to give an im- observed the world around professionally, and every- ums and private collections to get permission, because
occurred in Bendigeri mersive experience to the them, taking notes of the thing connected to Travan- and in palaces. The Austri- it was published by Oxford
police limits and the audience. subtle nuances, which core. The diary or journal an authors who have been University Press. In 2023,
Hubballi South traffic Gallery G’s show, put would eventually �nd its their daily routine as well the cultural and historical contains every detail in the researching the artist for they gave the permission,
police have registered together by Raja Ravi Var- way into the paintings. as stray thoughts, providing signi�cance of that time. tenure between 1893 and 20-30 years, chronicled the and by November (2024),
a case and seized the ma Heritage Foundation, Raja Varma went that a glimpse into not only the “This is one of the most 1905,” Ravi Chakravarthy, journey of the two brothers we relaunched this book,”
vehicle. which began on February extra mile and jotted down famous artist’s life but also important documents as creative director of the Raja through the diary entries,” said Chakravarthy.
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NEWS in
SHORTS From a constable Pawan Kalyan urges unified
stand against terrorism
to an IPS officer
HYDERABAD
Jana Sena Party announces Rs 50 lakh
assistance to Madhusudhan Rao’s family
An inspiring journey of Uday Krishna Reddy
METRO INDIA NEWS | AMARAVATI

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief

METRO INDIA NEWS | AMARAVATI Minister and Jana Sena Party
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister chief Pawan Kalyan delivered a
Uday Krishna Reddy hails from N. Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for strong message condemning
Ullipalem village in Prakasam
district, and began his career
Human Resource Development Nara terrorism and divisive politics
while addressing a condolence
Lokesh have extended heartfelt
Inter student as a police constable. Defying
odds, he pursued his dream of congratulations to M. Uday Krishna Reddy,
meeting organized in memory
of the victims of the recent Pa-
ends life after joining the civil services while a native of Prakasam district, for his halgam terror attack in Jammu
failing in two continuing to serve in the po- exceptional achievement of clearing the and Kashmir. The event was

subjects lice department. His grit and

determination have now
UPSC Civil Services Examination and held at the CK Convention
Centre in Mangalagiri under
securing a place in the Indian Police
U pset over not being earned him All India Rank 350 Uday Krishna Reddy the aegis of the Jana Sena Party. ramulu Nellore district. Pawan
able to clear his inter- in the UPSC CSE-2024, making forts and the values he repre- Service (IPS) Speaking on the tragic loss of Speaking on the Kalyan expressed deep sorrow
mediate examinations, 18- him eligible for the IPS. sents. His success is being seen 26 innocent lives, allegedly tar- tragic loss of 26 in- over his death, stating that he
year-old student died The Chief Minister Chandra- as a beacon of hope for stu- an IPS officer “truly commend- applauded the achievement, geted on religious grounds, nocent lives, alleg- had done no harm to anyone,
allegedly by suicide in his
house at Keshampet on
babu Naidu said that Uday
Krishna’s journey exemplifies
dents from rural and humble
backgrounds aiming to crack
able.”
“Uday Krishna Reddy’s jour-
describing Reddy’s rise as “a
symbol of courage, sacrifice,
Pawan Kalyan denounced any
form of justification or sym-
edly targeted on and was targeted solely for
being a Hindu.
Monday night. In the re- the transformative power of the country’s most prestigious ney is proof that no dream is and unwavering willpower.” pathetic statements towards religious grounds, As a mark of respect and
sults which were an- education, resilience, and pub- examination. too big when backed by cour- “From a student in a govern- Pakistan, calling them deeply Pawan Kalyan de- support, the Jana Sena Party
nounced recently, the lic service, and serves as a rem- In a message posted on so- age and relentless effort. ment school to a constable and inappropriate. “If anyone wants nounced any form of announced Rs.50 lakh financial
student who was studying inder that with determination, cial media platform X Strong resolve can overcome now an IPS officer—Uday to speak in favor of Pakistan justification or sym- assistance to Madhusudhan
intermediate second year one can script their own des- (formerly Twitter), Chief Min- every obstacle and lead to new Krishna Reddy’s life story is after such a brutal act, they are Rao’s family. Pawan also re-
electrical technology tiny. ister Chandrababu Naidu milestones. His success once truly inspirational. His accom- better off going there,” said pathetic statements vealed that the party had lost
(vocational) had failed to Uday Krishna Reddy’s story praised Uday Krishna Reddy’s again affirms that hard work plishment is not just personal, Pawan Kalyan. “Killing people towards Pakistan one of its own workers in the
clear two subjects. He has resonated widely on social determination and persever- builds a bright future,” Naidu but a motivation to thousands based on religion is not only attack, highlighting the per-
was upset over this for media, with many citizens and ance, calling his transforma- wrote. of youth across the state,” Lo- unacceptable but inhumane.” tack was Madhusudhan Rao, a sonal toll the tragedy had
the past few days and public figures lauding his ef- tion from a police constable to Minister Nara Lokesh also kesh said. One of the victims of the at- native of Kavali in Sri Potti Sri- taken.
hanged himself from the
ceiling fan with a belt in
his room. His family
members found him
hanging when they came
home in the night and im-
Chief Minister Revanth to AP ECET 2025 to be held on May 6
mediately shifted him to a
nearby hospital, where
the doctors declared him
release SSC results today JNTU Anantapur releases exam schedule
dead. The Keshampet po- METRO INDIA NEWS | HYDERABAD total marks for each subject. METRO INDIA NEWS | AMARAVATI for smooth conduct of the test the center. All students must
lice are investigating. The memos will display sub- have been completed. He reach their allotted exam
Chief Minister A Revanth ject-wise marks, grades, and The schedule for the Andhra stated that the examination centers at least 90 minutes be-
JAGTIAL Reddy is set to announce the overall results. At the bottom Pradesh Engineering Com- will be conducted in two fore the scheduled start time.”

Woman Secondary School Certificate

(SSC) class 10 results at 1 PM in
of the SSC memo, it will indi-
cate "pass" for successful can-
mon Entrance Test (AP ECET)
– 2025 has been officially re-
sessions on the same day,
Morning Session: 9:00 AM to
Further, candidates are
strictly prohibited from bring-
thrashes the Ravindra Bharathi Audi- didates and "fail" for those who leased on Tuesday by Jawahar- 12:00 PM and Afternoon ing any electronic devices into
three-year- torium on Wednesday.
The Board of Secondary throughout Telangana State,
did not pass.
Officials say that there will
lal Nehru Technological
University (JNTU) Anantapur,
Session: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
So far, a total of 35,187 candi- Emphasizing the impor-
the exam hall. This includes
calculators, mobile phones,
old son in Education (BSE) has verified with approximately five lakh be no total marks and grade in the organizing institution. dates have registered for the tance of punctuality and disci- smartwatches, and any other
Jagtial, video this information and has made students participating. the results. Students can login Announcing the details, entrance test this year. To ac- pline, the Vice-Chancellor digital gadgets. He urged all

goes viral
all necessary preparations for This year, the State govern- for the results JNTU Anantapur Vice-Chan- commodate them, 110 examin- issued a stern advisory to all candidates to thoroughly re-
the results' release. ment has permitted the is- https://results.bsetelangana.or cellor Professor Sudarshan ation centers have been set up candidates. “Candidates arriv- view and follow the instruc-

T hree-year-old boy was

thrashed by her
mother in Jagtial town
The class 10 examinations
took place from March 21 to
April 2 at 2,650 centers
suance of SSC pass certificates
that will include internal
marks, external marks, and
g, https://results.bse.telan-
gana.gov.in, https://bse.telan-
gana.gov.in
Rao confirmed that the exam
will be held on May 6, and that
all necessary arrangements
across Andhra Pradesh, in-
cluding one center in Hydera-
bad, he added.
ing even one minute late after
the commencement of the
exam will not be allowed into
tions mentioned in their hall
tickets to avoid disqualification
or inconvenience on exam day.
and the video has gone
viral on social media plat-
forms. The woman is said
to have been beating the
child regularly, but the
abuse came to light only
ED searches five locations in city under PMLA GHMC
employees
R.V. Karnan takes
on Monday after neigh-
bours recorded a video of
her act and lodged a
METRO INDIA NEWS | HYDERABAD
IPS officers approach High Court against its
orders in Bhoodan land issue
protest against charge as GHMC
Pahalgam
Directorate of Enforcement
complaint with the local (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office,
Commissioner
S terror attack
police. A resident of Tulsi has conducted search oper- everal IPS officers tion in the High Court seek- was stated that there was a
Nagar, Sripelli Rama is ations at five locations in Hyde- have approached the ing an investigation by the possibility of misuse of
seen thrashing her son rabad on April 28 under the Telangana High Court CBI and ED. He alleged that power for their own inter- METRO INDIA NEWS | HYDERABAD METRO INDIA NEWS | HYDERABAD
and even kicking him in provisions of the Prevention of over its adverse orders in although he complained to ests in the context of seri-
the video. As she was Money Laundering Act the Bhoodan land issue. the higher officials of the ous allegations made A protest was held at the R.V. Karnan assumed charge
thrashing the boy every (PMLA), 2002 in connection The court, which took up State government about against the higher officials GHMC headquarters against as the Commissioner of
day, neighbours recorded with an ongoing investigation the matter on April 2, or- the irregularities in the in the petition. the recent terrorist attack in Greater Hyderabad Municipal
her act on a mobile phone regarding alienation of Govern- dered that the lands be- Bhoodan land case, no ac- The High Court, in its dis- Pahalgam on Tuesday. A two- Corporation (GHMC) on
and approached the po- ment land for personal gains. longing to 27 officers be tion was taken by the auth- cretion, as part of the pro- minute silence was observed Tuesday.
lice. Reacting to the inci- ED initiated investigation on placed in the prohibited list. orities in the issue. tection of public property, to pay respects to those who As part of the recent re-
dent, Sakhi Centre the basis of FIR registered by A single judge bench of Justice C. V. Bhaskar Reddy has issued orders to include lost their lives in the attack. shuffle of IAS officers con-
officials visited the spot Telangana Police against pri- Justice Bhaskar Reddy is- took up the matter on April the lands in those survey During the protest, Mayor ducted by the State about food safety.
and shifted the boy to the vate persons and Government sued a verdict to this effect. 24. The bench, after hear- numbers in the prohibited Vijayalakshmi condemned the government, R.V. Karan has K. Ilambarthi, who served
center. Rama’s husband officials regarding illegal sale of Challenging the verdict, ing the arguments of the list until the hearing on this attack, describing it as a tra- been appointed as the new as the GHMC Commissioner,
Anjaneyulu had migrated Government Land involving some IPS officers have ap- petitioner's counsel, clari- petition was concluded. gedy that had deeply affected Commissioner of the Greater undertook several pro-
to Dubai in search of em- forgery of documents and ma- proached the High Court. fied that a preliminary The respondents were di- all Indians. She highlighted Hyderabad Municipal Corpor- grammes during his tenure to
ployment. nipulation of Government Rev- These officers include Ma- examination of the records rected not to make any the global outrage against ter- ation (GHMC). R.V. Karan offi- enhance urban development,
enue Records. hesh Bhagwat, Swati Lakra shows that the lands in sur- changes or additions to rorism and emphasized that cially took charge from the expand basic amenities, and
HYDERABAD ED investigation revealed and Soumya Mishra. vey numbers 181, 182, 194, those lands until further such acts are against humani- outgoing Commissioner K. improve citizen services.
Birla Mallesh of Mahesh- and 195 in Nagaram belong orders and no alienation
Government that Government land / Bhoo-
dan land situated in Nagaram waram mandal filed a peti- to the Bhoodan Board. It was allowed.
tarian values, peace, and social
welfare.
Ilambarthi.
Previously, R.V. Karan
He has now been trans-
ferred as the Secretary of the
Railway Village, Maheshwaram Mandal Expressing condolences to served as the Director of the AYUD (Area Urban Devel-
Police trace was falsely claimed by Khader-
unissa as her ancestral prop-
with Government officials,
forged the documents and
ducted at the residences &
farmhouses of Khaderunissa,
Government land, Indian cur-
rency of Rs 23 lakh, foreign cur-
the victims' families, she
urged citizens to respond with
State Health and Family Wel-
fare department, where he
opment) under the Hyderabad
Metropolitan Development
130 lost or erty, that revenue records were changed the land revenue rec- Mohd Munawar Khan, Mohd rency of 12000 UAE Dirham. unity beyond caste and re- conducted extensive raids on Authority (HMDA).
stolen cell fraudulently mutated and the ords resulting in de-notifying Lateef Sharfan, Mohd Akhtar Forty five old & used cars, in- ligion. She also affirmed full food establishments such as On the occasion, the GHMC

phones
land was sold to various entities the said land from the pro- Sharfan, Mohd Sukoor and re- cluding several vintage cars support for any decisions restaurants, pubs, and ice officials and staff congratu-
in association with several hibited list and its subsequent sulted in the seizure of incrimi- were also seized from the made by Prime Minister Nar- cream parlors that violated hy- lated the new Commissioner

T he Government Rail-
way Police (GRP)
special teams have traced
middlemen.
middlemen, in connivance
These sale to some private parties.
The searches were con-
nating documents related to
fraudulent sale & purchase of
farmhouse premises of Mohd
Munawar Khan.
endra Modi to protect na-
tional security.
giene standards, thereby
raising public awareness
and the outgoing Ilambarthi
together.

a total of 130 cell phones

Massive tribal development drive

belonging to rail users
and citizens, which were
either lost or stolen using Complaint against misuse of
the Central Equipment
Identity Register (C.E.I.R)
portal. The recovered
underway, says Minister Sandhya Rani Govt emblem and HYDRAA
phones were handed over METRO INDIA NEWS | AMARAVATI
to their owners on Tues-
day. GPR officials said Andhra Pradesh Minister for
Developmental works METRO INDIA NEWS | HYDERABAD

Ashish Kumar
special teams have been ■ Secured central ■ Tribal Maternity
formed all over the Rail-
Women and Child Welfare and A complaint was submitted by
Yadav, Abhilash
Tribal Welfare, Gummadi funding, including Homes are being the Bharat Rashtra Samithi
way Police District for Sandhya Rani, announced on Rs.550 Cr recently made available, and (BRS) here on Tuesday against Rangineni and Go-
tracing lost or stolen mo- Tuesday that the current coali- sanctioned for 35 Birth Waiting Halls the unauthorized and politi- verdhan Reddy have
bile phones of citizens. tion government has under-
Araku and Paderu are being set up with
cally motivated misuse of HY- said unverified ac-
The cell phones were taken extensive development DRAA’s name and the counts falsely pos-
either stolen from pas- works worth Rs.1,300 crore in constituencies an outlay of government emblem on vari-
sengers who were sitting tribal areas since assuming of- Rs.10.5 Cr ous social media platforms. ing as official
■ 1,100 Anganwadi HYDRAA handles,
on foot boards or near the fice. Ashish Kumar Yadav, Abhi-
posts have been ■ Mother and Child
window side where they Speaking to the media at the lash Rangineni and Goverdhan have been dissemi-
filled Hospitals are being
have misplaced phones or State Secretariat, the Minister Reddy have said unverified ac- nating politically
some thieves snatched recommissioned,
them away, railway police
emphasized the government’s
commitment to the welfare and nectivity in remote areas. Also,
■ Facilities such as
and 26 one-stop
counts falsely posing as official
HYDRAA handles, have been against individuals operating
charged content,
said. GRP officials re- progress of tribal communities, drinking water facilities are
nutritious food,
centres—one in each disseminating politically these unauthorized accounts; violating the neu-
quested passengers to be detailing a range of infrastruc- being provided in 1,600 tribal drinking water, and charged content, violating the initiating a cyber crime investi- trality expected
toilets are being district—have been
careful about their be- ture and social development in- villages, and an additional Rs.
made operational to
neutrality expected from a law gation to expose those behind from a law enforce-
longings and if any mo- itiatives. 156 crore is being spent to im- provided at 1,100 enforcement agency. These ac- these operations; publicly dis- ment agency
bile phone theft occurs in In regard to road connectiv- prove basic infrastructure Anganwadi centres support women tions not only breach public associating HYDRAA from
railway stations then ity in remote tribal regions, es- across these regions. Moreover, at a cost of Rs.53 Cr facing harassment trust but also appear to contra- such unlawful and biased con-
block their mobile phones pecially to eliminate doli Rs. 53 crore has been allocated vene Rule 5 of the AIS (Con- duct. The integrity of enforce- Commissioner to uphold the
with IMEI numbers in (manual) transport systems in to install drinking water facil- ITDA regions, each with an in- duced in every tribal assembly duct) Rules, which prohibits ment agencies must remain dignity of the service and re-
CEIR portal immediately inaccessible tribal hamlets, the ities in 1,100 Anganwadi centers. vestment of Rs.1 crore. Addi- constituency, ensuring health- civil servants from engaging in above politics. Any attempt to store public confidence
by logging at government has launched a The Minister revealed that tionally, container hospitals care access in interior areas political activity. “We request weaponize their image for through urgent corrective
www.ceir.gov.in Rs.1,000 crore road devel- six mobile tribal markets (Giri equipped with 65 types of es- lacking permanent hospital in- immediate and strict action, in- political gain is dangerous and measures,” urged the com-
opment project to improve con- Bazaars) will be set up in six sential medicines will be intro- frastructure. cluding filing criminal cases unacceptable. We urge the plainant.
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Rapper’s arrest sparks debate about caste bias Top bureaucrat

HD Bureau bsequent search, of�cials equences. tor's residence, but no legal
reveals skin tone
KOCHI also found a pendant on his
chain believed to contain a
The Forest Department
has since con�rmed that the
action was taken. Vasudevan
questioned the disparity, as-
jibe made by
high-pro�le man
The arrest of Malayalam tiger’s tooth, prompting the pendant contained a tiger king why Vedan faces pot-
rapper Vedan, whose poli- Forest Department to init- tooth following scienti�c ential imprisonment for a si-
tically charged lyrics have iate legal proceedings under examination at a laboratory ngle pendant while others
garnered a signi�cant foll- the Wildlife Protection Act. in Hyderabad. He has been have avoided prosecution for
Vedan, born Hirandas slapped with sections rel- more substantial violations.
owing, for the possession of a
Murali in Thrissur, Kerala, ated to hunting and illicit Supporters of Vedan argue
tiger's tooth, has ignited de-
rose to prominence in 2020 possession of wildlife arti- that his arrest is part of a pa-
bate about the lopsided en-
with his debut music video cles. ttern of targeting artists who
forcement of wildlife pro-
"Voice of the Voiceless," Lawyer and activist Harish challenge societal norms
tection laws and their app-
which addressed caste- him by fans in Tamil Nadu offence under Indian law. Vasudevan criticised the au- and hierarchies. They con-
lication,
-based discrimination. His asserting that he was una- Of�cials from Kodanad vis- thorities for what he perc- tend that the media and law
Vedan was initially arr-
later works, including coll- ware of its origin. ited the Hill Palace Police St- eives as selective enfor- enforcement are dispro-
ested on 28 April 2025 in
aborations on �lm soun- The Forest Department's ation in Thrippunithura to cement, drawing comp- portionately focusing on in-
Kochi after authorities dis-
dtracks, continued to exp- involvement escalated the si- verify the authenticity of the arisons to a past incident in- dividuals from marginalised
covered approximately six
lore themes of social justice. tuation, as possession of wi- pendant. If con�rmed to be volving actor Mohanlal. In communities, using sens-
grams of hybrid cannabis in
The rapper has claimed that ldlife-derived items such as from a tiger, Vedan could that case, ivory tusks were ational headlines and stri-
a �at he was occupying with
the pendant was gifted to tiger teeth is a non-bailable face signi�cant legal cons- reportedly found at the ac- ngent legal measures .
eight others. During the su-

NO-HOLDS BARRED CREDIT WAR | There is a bitter struggle to claim credit for the HD Bureau had not contacted her or
prestigious project, expected to change Kerala's economic pro�le KOCHI expressed any regret over
his remarks.
Kerala Chief Secretary Following her post, Mu-

Vizhinjam Port ceremony

Sarada Muraleedharan, who raleedharan received calls
is set to retire on April 30, from many individuals ac-
has disclosed that the der- ross different backgrounds,
ogatory comment about her offering support and sha-
skin tone was made bv a "h- ring their own experiences

runup marred by sparring igh-pro�le" individual. She of facing similar discri-

has chosen not to reveal the mination.
identity of the person inv- In her Facebook post, she
olved. re�ected on deep-seated bi-
In a television interview, ases against darker skin
Muraleedharan stated that tones and shared a child-
HD Bureau his wife, daughter T Veena, the incident has fuelled de- the individual had not rea- hood anecdote about asking
KOCHI and grandson. Photographs bates about transparency ched out or expressed re- her mother to make her fa-
from the meeting, which and propriety in gover- morse over the comment. ir-skinned. She admitted to
The commissioning of the were shared on social media, nmental proceedings. “Both of us interacted in a having internalised society’s
Vizhinjam International Se- showed T Veena and her son The LDF and the UDF have very friendly manner even preference for fairness, fe-
aport, scheduled for May 2, participating alongside off- been engaged in a running after that, but the person has eling inadequate because of
has become a focal point of icials from Vizhinjam Int- battle to claim credit for the not talked about the issue,” it. However, she credited her
political contention in Ker- ernational Seaport Ltd. The Vizhinjam port project, she said. children with helping her
ala. The exclusion of Leader presence of the Chief Mini- which was initiated during The senior IAS of�cer had unlearn those biases, as they
of the Opposition V D Sat- ster's family in what was de- the tenure of veteran Con- earlier stirred debate thr- took pride in their skin tone
heesan from the initial list of scribed as a high-level of�- gress leader Oommen Ch- ough a Facebook post ad- and saw beauty where she
invitees has drawn sharp cr- cial meeting raised ques- andy as chief minister. The dressing societal prejudices once saw none.
iticism from the United De- tions about the approp- CPM, then in the opposition, based on complexion and Muraleedharan emp-
mocratic Front, questioning riateness of their involv- had opposed the project, al- gender. The post gained at- hasised the need to confront
the nature of the event, ement in state affairs. leging corruption and kic- tention after she recounted societal colour and gender
where Prime Minister Nar- Former Vigilance Director kbacks. being subjected to a com- biases. She highlighted that
endra Modi will perform the Jacob Thomas publicly qu- But the project was co- ment comparing her work even at the top of the bur-
duty of dedicating the pro- estioned the family's atte- mmissioned under Pinarayi to that of her husband and eaucracy, there is a question
ject to the nation. ming it as a party function pressure and public scrutiny, eived by some as a token ge- ndance, highlighting con- Vijayan's government, which former chief secretary V of who gets to speak most,
The ruling Left Demo- rather than a state event. the government extended a sture rather than a genuine cerns about the blurring of is now claiming full credit for Venu, stating, "It is as black who gets to interrupt, and
cratic Front government, led This rationale was, however, belated invitation to Sath- effort to include the opp- personal and of�cial bou- making the project a reality. as my husband's was white". who gets to be heard. She
by Chief Minister Pinarayi challenged by the oppos- eesan. However, the invit- osition in a signi�cant state ndaries. In defence, VISL Congress leaders are de- Muraleedharan con�- pointed out that people of li-
Vijayan, initially justi�ed Sa- ition, which argued that the ation lacked clarity rega- occasion. Managing Director Divya S manding that the port be rmed that the comment ghter skin colour are con-
theesan's omission by stating presence of the Prime Min- rding his role or partici- Compounding the con- Iyer stated that the meeting named after Oommen Ch- came from someone hol- sidered beautiful, acce-
that the event was part of the ister at a purportedly par- pation in the ceremony, le- troversy, a review meeting was informal and that there andy in recognition of his ding signi�cant public sta- ptable, and ef�cient, adding
fourth-anniversary cele- tisan event blurred the lines ading to further dissati- related to the port's com- was nothing unusual about role in initiating the project, ture but chose not to clarify that society’s attitude tow-
brations of the current ad- between governmental and sfaction within the UDF. The missioning was attended by the Chief Minister being ac- which the Pinarayi Vijayan whether it was a politician ards those who are darker
ministration, thereby fra- party activities. ambiguity surrounding the members of Chief Minister companied by his family. government is in no mood to or a top bureaucrat. She should change.
In response to mounting invitation has been perc- Vijayan's family, including Despite these assurances, agree to. noted that the individual

Munambam
Malayali tourist's Google Maps
misdirection Vijayan faults Vajpayee, UPI dispute
video aids NIA in hearing
terror probe
delays
wedding govts for rubber price slump deferred
HD Bureau HD Bureau urged the Centre to impl- HD Bureau
KOCHI KOCHI Vijayan called for a comprehensive ement measures that would KOCHI

review of existing trade policies and safeguard the interests of

A wedding in Kerala was Addressing a mega con- urged Centre for urgent measures domestic producers. He st- The Kerala High Court
delayed by three hours after vention of the Left Dem- ressed the importance of has postponed to May 9 the
the groom's party mist- ocratic Front in Kerala, Chief balancing trade liberal- hearing on a petition �led
akenly arrived at the wrong Minister Pinarayi Vijayan essary, the government had to widespread discontent isation with protective me- by the Kerala State Waqf
temple, 70 kilometres away attributed the sharp decline failed to act, leaving local ru- among the farming com- chanisms to ensure the sus- Board, which challenges
from the intended venue, in rubber prices to trade ag- bber farmers vulnerable to munity. tainability of key sectors like the Kozhikode Waqf Trib-
due to a misdirected Google reements signed during the market �uctuations. He Trade analysts note that rubber cultivation. unal's decision to reject its
Maps pin. tenures of the A.B. Vajp- emphasised the need for the agreements in question, “Rubber prices, which peak- plea for summoning rec-
The groom and his ent- ayee-led government and immediate intervention to aimed at liberalising trade ed in 2011, have been on a ords from the Paravur Su-
ourage had embarked on a the second United Progr- protect the interests of do- and fostering economic co- con- tinuous decline ever bordinate Court in the Mu-
430-kilometre journey essive Alliance government mestic cultivators. operation, inadvertently sinc- e, even as prices of nambam land dispute case.
from Thiruvananthapuram at the Centre. He asserted The Chief Minister's re- exposed domestic industries rubb- er tyres, the primary A division bench com-
to Keezhur in Kannur, that these agreements fac- marks come amid growing to heightened competition. end-product of natural prising Justices Amit Rawal
where the ceremony was ilitated the import of rubber concerns among rubber fa- The in�ux of cheaper rubber rubbe- r, continue to soar,” and K.V. Jayakumar issued
scheduled at 10:30 am. Ho- at reduced costs, adversely rmers in Kerala, who have imports has been cited as a he noted. an interim order restr-
wever, relying on a location affecting domestic prod- been grappling with decl- primary factor contributing In response to the ongoing aining the Waqf Tribunal
pin shared by a relative, ucers. ining prices and increased to the price slump, unde- crisis, stakeholders have ad- from delivering a �nal ve-
HD Bureau security agencies now bel- they arrived punctually at Vijayan highlighted that competition from imported rmining the viability of local vocated for policy reforms, rdict in the ongoing pro-
KOCHI ieve that, alongside Paha- Sree Kizhur Mahashi- while these agreements in- rubber. The state's economy, production. including the imposition of ceedings until May 26. The
lgam, other tourist spots vakshethram in Kizhur, cluded provisions allowing heavily reliant on rubber The Chief Minister called safeguard duties and the es- court, however, clari�ed
A family holiday in Kas- might also have been sel- Payyoli, near Vadakara in the Centre to impose saf- cultivation, has been sign- for a comprehensive review tablishment of minimum that the tribunal may con-
hmir turned into a pivotal ected as potential targets. Kozhikode district. eguard duties when nec- i�cantly impacted, leading of existing trade policies and support prices for rubber. tinue with the hearings. -
moment in a terror inve- Upon this realisation, he
stigation when a tourist's promptly contacted the NIA
casual video inadvertently and submitted the video.
captured two suspected
militants. The footage, rec-
The agency has since coll-
ected additional details
offgrid
from him and has requested

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orded on 18 April at Betaab
Valley near Pahalgam, has his availability for further
become a crucial piece of inquiries as needed. The to-
evidence for the National In- urist recounted the inci-
vestigation Agency as it pr- dent, expressing shock at HD Bureau incident occurred during a ousted from Kerala pro- itation in the Malayalam
obes a recent terror attack in the proximity of the terr- KOCHI meeting convened to res- ducers association after �lm industry. Thomas has
the region. orists to his family, stating, olve a production-related raising concerns. criticised the KFPA for its
The tourist, hailing from "It was shocking and frig- Four senior members of dispute, where she claims The KFPA has denied the inadequate response to the
Kerala, was �lming his da- htening to see two terrorists the Kerala Film Producers she was treated in a manner allegations, asserting that report, accusing the ass-
ughter against the scenic pass by our young daughter. Association, including its that outraged her modesty. Thomas's expulsion was ociation of failing to im-
backdrop of Betaab Valley, a By god’s grace, we escaped." president and secretary, The case has been taken up due to her violating the plement necessary reforms
popular destination app- The NIA's investigation have been charged with by the Special Investigation association's norms. In a and of dismissing the co-
roximately 7.5 kilometres into the attack has inten- sexual harassment foll- Team established to handle letter to the Chief Minister, ncerns raised by female
from Pahalgam. Two indi- si�ed, with the video pro- owing a complaint lodged sexual assault cases in the the association accused her members.
viduals, now believed to be viding a tangible lead. Au- by actor-producer Sandra Malayalam �lm industry. of making false claims ag- In addition to the charges
terrorists, walked past in the thorities are analysing the Thomas. In the wake of her co- ainst its executive members. against the KFPA of�cials,
background of the video. It footage to identify the sus- The Ernakulam Central mplaint, Thomas was ex- However, Thomas mai- �lmmaker B Unnikrishnan
was only after authorities pects and trace their mo- Police registered the case pelled from the KFPA for ntains that the association's and producer Anto Joseph
released sketches of the su- vements. The incident un- after Thomas alleged that allegedly breaching the leadership is dominated by have also been booked
spects that the tourist rec- derscores the unpredictable she was subjected to ina- association's disciplinary a select few who resist any based on Thomas's co-
ognised the men in his foo- nature of terror threats in ppropriate behaviour du- standards. She contends attempts at reform or ac- mplaint. She alleges that
tage. the region and the impo- ring a meeting at the KFPA that her expulsion was a countability. Unnikrishnan publicly
The presence of the ter- rtance of public vigilance. of�ce. retaliatory move aimed at The controversy has br- humiliated her during di-
rorists in Betaab Valley has On the day of the attack, The complaint names silencing her and deterring ought renewed attention to scussions about comp-
led to suspicions that they around 1,000 tickets were prominent industry �gures, other women from spe- about the challenges faced that she claims controls the the �ndings of the Hema ensation for her work on
may have planned coor- reportedly sold at Pahal- including Listin Stephen, B aking out against misc- by women in Malayalam industry and marginalises Committee report, which the �lm 'Joothan', leading to
dinated attacks at multiple gam, suggesting a large to- Rakesh, and Anto Joseph. onduct in the industry. cinema, highlighting the female professionals. Sa- investigated issues of sexual her exclusion from the in-
locations in Kashmir. The urist turnout. According to Thomas, the Thomas has been vocal existence of a 'power group' ndra Thomas was later harassment and explo- dustry.
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WAFQ AMENDMENT | BJP for awareness event
Chhattisgarh intensifies efforts
RAIPUR
CM opens
Chhattisgarh BJP to hold to prevent child marriages today
hospital for
awareness campaign
Staff Reporter
BEMETARA
mother-child

touching communities
Chhattisgarh Chief Min- On the occasion of Akshaya
ister Vishnu Deo Sai inau- Tritiya, which falls on Wednes-
gurated the 'Borneo day, April 30, 2025, the Chhat-
Mother and Child Care tisgarh government has issued
Hospital' at Davada Col- directives to the district ad-
ony, Pachpedi Naka in Rai- Staff Reporter ministration to remain vigi-
pur. Assembly Speaker Dr. RAIPUR lant. In line with the Chief
Raman Singh, Health Min- Minister's resolution, the gov-
ister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Chhattisgarh BJP state presi- ernment has rolled out guide-
MLA Rajesh Munat, and dent Kiran Singh Dev an- lines to implement the
MLA Sunil Soni were also nounced that the party would campaign. The administration
present. Sai emphasized organize a series of programs has ramped up efforts to fulfill
the importance of educa- across Chhattisgarh from May the Chief Minister's commit-
tion and health infra- 1 to May 10, 2025, under the ment to preventing child mar-
structure in the overall Waqf Reform Janajagaran Ab- riages, particularly on the
development of the state. hiyan. The initiative follows the auspicious occasion. dangers of child marriage on fects of child marriage.
He highlighted the rapid passage of the Waqf (Amend- Akshaya Tritiya often wit- Akshaya Tritiya. He empha- The cooperation of all sec-
expansion of health ser- ment) Act and the Muslim nesses an increase in child sized the need for coordinated tions of society is crucial in
vices across Chhattis- Waqf (Dismal) Act by the Cen- marriage cases, especially in efforts involving Panchayat, eradicating child marriage, es-
garh, with a special focus tral Government. Union Min- rural areas, making it a critical Anganwadi, Education, and pecially during festivals like
on ensuring healthcare ister Dr. Jitendra Singh will be time to address the persistent Health Departments to raise Akshaya Tritiya. The adminis-
access for all citizens, actively involved in outreach social issue. The government is awareness. The district admin- tration has been instructed to
from urban centers to re- activities throughout the cam- press conference. ture influential female leaders aim to highlight the BJP's keen on ensuring that no child istration has been granted the closely monitor such events
mote areas. He also men- paign, which will include vari- The state president shared and trusted local voices. Simi- commitment to safeguarding marriages take place, emphas- authority to take action under and take immediate action
tioned the ongoing ous events aimed at raising that the party would invite a larly, meetings will be held tribal land from Waqf en- izing that community involve- the Child Marriage Prevention based on any reports. The De-
development of 'Medicity' awareness about the Waqf re- diverse range of individuals, with religious leaders and croachments. ment alongside administrative Act, and monitoring commit- partment of Women and
in Nawa Raipur Atal form. including religious leaders, Imams to discuss the govern- Dev emphasized that the action is key to success. Prep- tees have been established in Child Development has re-
Nagar, a project aimed at In a press conference held at doctors, artists, lawyers, aca- ment’s respect for religious goal of these programs is to arations have been made to rural areas. Publicity cam- quested timely reports on any
strengthening the state's the BJP office at Ekamta Pari- demics, women activists, rights and its focus on socio- foster honest and informal dia- tackle this issue effectively. paigns, rallies, street plays, and child marriages that are
presence in the national sar in Raipur, Dev explained media heads, and social media economic empowerment, logues with Muslim citizens at District Collector Ranbir counseling camps are being stopped, to assess the effec-
health sector and pro- that Dr. Jitendra Singh would influencers from both Muslim while encouraging positive the local level, promoting a Sharma has sent a letter to organized at the gram pan- tiveness of the campaign and
moting medical tourism. address the media to highlight and other communities, for a views on the recent amend- clearer understanding of the local officials urging them to chayat level to educate the adjust future strategies ac-
He acknowledged the the goals of the Waqf Reform town hall event. The focus will ments. Waqf reforms. spread awareness about the public about the harmful ef- cordingly.
contributions of the Janajagaran Abhiyan. The be on discussing the provisions A Christian harmony meet- The BJP state president also
Ayushman Bharat Yojana campaign focuses on educat- and advantages of the Waqf ing will also take place with criticized the Congress for
under the leadership of

Registration department
ing the public about the bene- Amendment Act. key Christian leaders and spreading false information
Prime Minister Narendra fits of the Waqf Amendment Central leaders are set to central figures, targeting re- about the Waqf Board Act. He
Modi, calling it a signifi- Act, addressing its misuse take part in several events gions with significant Chris- pointed out that the Muslim
cant milestone in improv-

launches ten new reforms

under the Congress-led aimed at engaging various tian populations. community had suffered the
ing healthcare across the amendments of 2013, and em- community groups. For Additionally, Tribal Commu- most from the misuse of Waqf
country. He expressed his phasizing the BJP’s commit- example, there will be a series nity Dialogues will be led by properties, which had been
hopes that the hospital ment to transparency and of conferences organized by the Scheduled Tribes Morcha, controlled by a few influential
would play a vital role in development for the Muslim the Minority Front and Mahila with central leaders engaging individuals. The BJP aims to Staff Reporter
providing high-quality community. Additionally, the Morcha, led by central leaders, tribal community leaders, in- bring the truth to the public RAIPUR
healthcare services issue of illegal encroachments focusing on Waqf reforms and cluding sarpanches, heads, and highlight the reforms that
to mothers and new- by the Waqf Board will be their relevance to women's in- priests, teachers, and elected will protect the rights of the In a major move toward digital
borns, making a mean- brought to light during the terests. These events will fea- officials. These discussions community. transformation, Commerce
ingful contribution to Tax (Registration) Minister O.P.
social welfare in the re- Chaudhary introduced ten
gion. new reforms designed to

BEMETARA Maoists offer ceasefire amidst Body of a middle-

aged man found
make services more conveni-
ent and secure for the public.
Ultrasound
intense anti-naxal operations;
These reforms include Aad-

services
haar-based certification to
Staff Reporter prevent fraud through biomet- revenue generation, oper- further strengthen the depart-
suspended
The Chief Medical and
Government responds firmly RAIPUR

A shocking case has emerged

ric identification, and an on-
line search and download
feature that allows access to
ational activities, vigilance
measures, and court-related
matters. He addressed field-
ment and enhance service de-
livery.
An integrated cashless pay-
Health Officer has an- from the Raja Talab area of registered documents using level challenges and welcomed ment system has been
nounced that ultrasound Staff Reporter The Maoists stated that they across Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Raipur, where the body of a measles numbers. A “Bharma- suggestions to improve the de- launched for paying stamp
services at the Bemetara RAIPUR had already issued three press Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, middle-aged man was found Free Certificate” system now partment’s technical services. duty and registration fees to-
District Hospital will be releases in favor of peace talks — Odisha, Maharashtra, and Mad- under suspicious circum- provides online information He also stressed the impor- gether. Citizens will now re-
temporarily postponed Amidst the most extensive anti- one by the Central Committee hya Pradesh, warning that if stances inside his house. The about any loans or mortgages tance of promoting public ceive real-time updates on
from April 28 to May 3, Naxal operations being con- and two by the Northwest Sub- armed operations continue, the incident has stirred the local linked to a property. awareness about government their registration status via
2025. It is due to Dr. ducted in Bijapur district, Zonal Bureau of Dandakaranya offer for peace may be with- community, prompting a full- He was chairining a review services by displaying in- WhatsApp. Registry docu-
Verma's participation in a bordering Telangana, Maoist re- under the signature of “Com- drawn. scale investigation by the Civil meeting at Mahanadi Bhawan, formative banners in registra- ments can also be stored and
special training organ- bels have sent a letter to both the rade Roopesh.” Their central Responding to the Maoist Lines Police and forensic ex- Nawa Raipur, to evaluate the tion offices. accessed digitally through Digi
ized by CMC Vellore as central and state governments condition for talks is a formal letter, Chhattisgarh Deputy perts. performance of the Registra- The minister shared that the Locker. Other features include
part of the Post Graduate proposing a ceasefire and initi- halt to military operations and Chief Minister Arun Sao reiter- The deceased has been tion Department. Present at department generated 2,979 automatic online generation
Diploma in Family Medi- ation of mutual dialogue to re- declaration of a ceasefire. ated the government’s stance on identified as 50-year-old Rat- the meeting were Inspector crore in revenue during the fi- and submission of deeds, on-
cine (PGDFM) course. solve the conflict. The letter accuses security peace and rehabilitation, stating: nesh Sagarkar, who was General Registration Push- nancial year 2024–25, reflect- line services for creating docu-
The administration has The letter, purportedly from forces of carrying out a "tar- “We have time and again in- reportedly living alone in pendra Meena, departmental ing an 18.86% growth from the ments like affidavits and
already informed the Maoist leadership, alleges that geted killing" of Comrade Vivek, vited Naxalites to return to the his home in Kundrapara lo- officials, and district registrars. previous year. The districts of contracts, and a home-based
beneficiaries to prevent since the launch of “Operation a Central Committee member, mainstream. A special policy cality. The session focused on Raipur, Durg, and Bilaspur led registration process that
any inconvenience during Ker” in January 2024, hundreds in Bokaro (Jharkhand), allegedly has also been implemented for His blood-soaked body was strengthening transparency, in terms of both the number of allows people to create and
this period. The Chief of Maoists and innocent tribals as part of a strategy to eliminate their rehabilitation.” discovered late Monday even- promoting digital reforms, documents registered and rev- submit deeds, complete inter-
Medical and Health Of- have been killed in combing op- Maoist leadership. The group However, he issued a stern ing. Police found blood stains and enhancing the quality of enue collected. Appreciating views, and finalize registration
ficer has requested the erations conducted by police, also claimed that while govern- warning to those continuing near the body and injury public services. the officers’ dedication, Min- without visiting an office. Ad-
cooperation of the public paramilitary, and commando ments speak of constitutional armed rebellion, “Those who marks, suggesting that he may During the meeting, Min- ister Chaudhary encouraged ditionally, a self-transfer facil-
and assured that the forces. The operation, it claims, rights, they themselves are viol- pick up arms against the have been murdered. Initial ister Chaudhary reviewed them to continue working ity has been introduced for
ultrasound services will is drawing criticism from ating citizens' 'right to life.' country and society will be dealt assessments indicate that Rat- various aspects of the depart- with transparency and em- automatically updating regis-
resume regularly after human rights groups, intellec- They have demanded a with strictly. The security of nesh likely died sometime in ment’s functioning, including pathy. He also announced the try details into revenue rec-
May 3, 2025. tuals, and international voices. ceasefire with a fixed timeline citizens is our foremost duty.” the afternoon. document registration status, creation of new posts to ords.

Bhilai’s Shrimant Jha wins silver Session for managing stress for students Cong to hold ‘Yatras’
at Swiss Para-Arm Wrestling Cup on May 2 at Bilaspur Staff Reporter
RAIPUR
Staff Reporter soldiers. Now, my focus shifts to Staff Reporter
RAIPUR the next international tourna- After the board examination re- BILASPUR The Congress party
ment—I’m determined to make sults, the Chhattisgarh Board of has demanded that
Bhilai’s para-arm wrestler Shri-
mant Jha has brought laurels to
India proud once again.” CM
Vishnu Dev Sai extended heart-
Secondary Education and SCERT
organized a special webinar
The District Congress Commit-
tee (Rural) Bilaspur held a special
the Apollo Hospital
Chhattisgarh and India by win- felt congratulations, praising aimed at helping students and comes critical. She emphasized health throughout the state. meeting at Congress Bhavan to officials and
ning a silver medal in the 85 kg Jha’s determination and spirit. their parents manage stress. The the need to recognize signs of Dr. Preeti Singh, a clinical psy- discuss preparations for two Narendra Yadav
category at the Swiss Para-Arm “Shrimant Jha has once again session brought together senior stress in children and guide them chologist from Pt. Jawaharlal major programs set for May 2: face criminal
Wrestling Cup, held in Switzer- made Chhattisgarh proud on officials, teachers, psychologists, toward positive thinking and self- Nehru Medical College, intro- the Health Nyaya Yatra and the charges,
land. Jha, currently ranked
World No. 3 and Asia’s No. 1, Luka Dracon in the finals.
the international stage,” said the
CM. Jha, a seasoned athlete
and career counselors.
Board Chairperson Renu G.
confidence. Board Secretary
Pushpa Sahu also took part in the
duced the 3-R model (Risk, Reac-
tion, Recruiting) for managing
Constitution Bachao Sabha. Dis-
trict Congress President Vijay
specifically under
dedicated his victory to the vic- Speaking after his win, he ex- from Bhilai, has a decorated his- Pillai addressed the webinar, event. At the beginning of the stress. She encouraged parents to Kesharwani informed that the the murder section
tims of the recent terrorist at- pressed deep emotional com- tory of achievements in both na- stressing that many students ex- session, SCERT Additional Direc- accept their children’s failures Health Nyaya Yatra will begin at
tack in Pahalgam. mitment to his cause, “This is a tional and international arenas, perience intense mental pressure tor J.P. Rath explained that the calmly and inspire them through Apollo Hospital and proceed to Belagahna, were entrusted with
Jha clinched the silver after a special victory for me. I dedicate with numerous gold medals to after exams. In such times, the webinar's purpose was to spread motivational stories of well- Nehru Chowk at 2 pm. Following the responsibility of mobilizing
fierce bout against Croatia's every match to our martyred his name. role of teachers and parents be- awareness about student mental known personalities. the Yatra, the state-level Consti- workers from their areas, organ-
tution Bachao Sabha will be held izing transportation, and over-

offgrid at Nehru Chowk at 4 pm, where

Congress leaders from all dis-
seeing the logistics of the event.
The meeting also discussed
It is inappropriate tricts, including top state leader- the serious issue of fake doctor
for any Indian to
make anti-national Chhattisgarh announces `1 lakh to UPSC aspirants ship, will participate.
Kesharwani explained that the
Constitution Bachao Sabha, orig-
Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav,
who had been practicing at
Apollo Hospital without a valid
comments: Chandrakar Staff Reporter with the 313rd rank, Mansi reers in civil services. inally scheduled to take place in medical degree. Kesharwani
RAIPUR Jain from Jagdalpur at the The financial reward will Raipur, was moved to Bilaspur raised concerns about how such
Raipur: Chhattisgarh Bhara- 444th rank, Keshav Garg be provided through the due to the tragic terrorist attack a large institution could fail to
tiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Chhattisgarh has announced from Ambikapur at the Mayor's Award amount, in Kashmir that claimed the lives verify his credentials. He also
Spokesperson and MLA Ajay a significant incentive for can- 496th rank, and Shachi Jais- which is managed by the of 26 tourists. This change was criticized certain BJP leaders
Chandrakar, while address- didates who have successfully wal at the 654th rank. Their municipal corporations. The made as a gesture of respect for who followed Yadav’s social
ing the media, criticized passed the Union Public Ser- achievements have brought initiative is expected to sup- the victims of the attack. media posts, questioning their
former Congress MLA U.D. vice Commission (UPSC) pride to the state. port the candidates finan- The event will feature promi- involvement. The Congress party
Minj over a controversial post Mains Examination. The state Chief Minister Vishnu Deo cially, boost their confidence, nent Congress leaders, such as has demanded that the Apollo
allegedly made from Minj’s of- government will award a one Sai congratulated the suc- and foster a spirit of healthy State President Deepak Badge, Hospital officials and Narendra
ficial Facebook account. The lakh rupee incentive to these cessful candidates, praising competition among other Leader of Opposition Charandas Yadav face criminal charges,
post claimed that if India were candidates. The decision is their dedication and hard youth in the state. Education Mahant, State In-Charge Vijay specifically under the murder
to engage in a war against Pak- aimed at motivating and in- work. He expressed his be- experts and UPSC coaching Jangid, Former Chief Minister section. The situation has
istan, it would face defeat. It spiring UPSC aspirants in the The announcement comes achieved remarkable suc- lief in the potential of Chhat- institutes have praised the Bhupesh Baghel, and Former sparked outrage, particularly as
further suggested that India state and will be funded after the UPSC Civil Services cess. The successful candi- tisgarh's youth and stated move, believing it will attract Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh- many patients sell their homes
would not only have to con- through the Mayor Award Examination 2024 results dates include Purva that the one lakh rupee in- more youth to civil services dev. Block presidents from vari- and make significant financial
tend with Pakistan but also fund, as instructed by the were declared on April 22, Aggarwal from Raipur, who centive would not only re- and improve the overall ous regions, including Takhatpur, sacrifices for treatment, only to
with China, making defeat in- Urban Administration De- 2025, in which five candi- secured the 65th rank, ward their efforts but also quality of UPSC preparation Bilha, Belatra, Masturi, Kota, Rat- fall victim to unqualified practi-
evitable. partment. dates from Chhattisgarh Arpan Chopra from Mungeli inspire others to pursue ca- in Chhattisgarh. anpur, Tifra, Sirgitti, Sipat, and tioners.
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would win an outright major-
ity - at least 172 - or would
need to rely on a smaller
his first 100 days
Shin Bet domestic security Canadian Prime Minister party to pass legislation and Agencies
agency, announced that he Mark Carney's Liberal Party remain in power. WASHINGTON Telling
would resign over his
failure to prevent the
has won the federal election,
capping a stunning turn-
Elections Canada said it has
decided to pause counting of After 100 days of political Numbers
Hamas-led surprise attack around in fortunes fuelled by special ballots - cast by voters chaos and economic shock Defining figures
on southern Israel on US President Donald Trump's who are away from their dis- that have sent his approval from Trump's
October 7, 2023. Bar made annexation threats and trade tricts during the election - ratings tumbling, Donald first 100 days
the announcement on war. until later Tuesday morning. Trump hopes to regain the
■ Roughly 140
Sunday at a memorial Carney's rival, populist The Liberals were leading unqualified adulation of his
service for Shin Bet's fallen Conservative Party leader or elected in 168 seats when supporters Tuesday at one of
executive orders
combatants, saying he Pierre Poilievre, was voted the counting was paused, four his bread-and-butter events: a ■ Over 100 Biden
would step down on June out of his seat in Parliament, short of a majority. Elections public rally. orders reversed
15. "After years on many the Canadian Broadcasting Canada estimated that the To mark the symbolic mile-
■ Nearly 280,000
fronts, in one night on the Corporation projected uncounted votes could affect stone in his second term, the
southern front, the sky fell. Tuesday. the result in about a dozen Republican US president is federal job losses
All systems collapsed. The The loss of his seat repre- districts. visiting the site of one of his ■ 139,000
Shin Bet also failed to senting his Ottawa district in The decision means last campaign events, in deportations
provide an early warning Monday's election capped a Canadians won't know until Michigan, a battleground
5 TAKE-
(about the Hamas attack),"
Bar said, referring to the
swift decline in fortunes for
the firebrand Poilievre, who a
later in the day whether
Carney's Liberals have won a DEFINING WIN AWAYS
state that swung his way in
November's election.
2.4% inflation
in March
Hamas onslaught on few months ago appeared to minority or majority man- ■ Trump's threats "The first time, I had two
October 7, 2023, that be a shoo-in to become date. MAN OF THE MOMENT became the "We are over the things to do -- run the country
resulted in the killing of Canada's next prime minister In a victory speech, Carney defining issue shock of the and survive; I had all these
■ Carney, a 60-years-old economist
about 1,200 people and the and shepherd the stressed the importance of American betrayal, crooked guys," he said in an
educated in the US and England, was ■ Surge in
kidnapping of 251 others. Conservatives back into unity in the face of but we should never interview with The Atlantic
a Goldman Sachs executive for more nationalism boosts
power for the first time in a Washington's threats. He also forget the lessons. magazine, referring to advis-
than a decade, until he started Liberals
DHAKA decade. But then Trump said the mutually beneficial As I've been warning ors and cabinet members
working in the Central Bank of
for months, America
BNP opposes launched a trade war with system Canada and the US Canada in 2003, as deputy governor. ■ Leadership
wants our land, our
whom he considered incom-

Rakine aid
Canada and suggested the had shared since World War
■ He was then the head of the Bank
change sparks
resources, our
petent or disloyal lieutenants 42% approval rating
country should become the II had ended. Liberal momentum in his first term.
water, our country.
corridor 51st state, outraging voters "We are over the shock of of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and
headed the Bank of England from ■ Conservatives These are not idle
"And the second time, I run
and upending the election. the American betrayal, but we the country and the world," Trump, marking the first 100
2013 to 2020. focused on threats. President
Former Bangladesh prime Poilievre, a career politi- should never forget the les- he crowed, adding "I'm having days of his second term in
domestic Trump is trying to
minister Khaleda Zia's BNP cian, campaigned with sons," he said. a lot of fun. "Many of the office, is returning to Warren,
has expressed "grave Trump-like bravado, taking a "As I've been warning for THE CHALLENGES challenges break us so America
former real estate tycoon's Michigan, site of one of his last
can own us. That will
concern" over the page from the "America First" months, America wants our ■ The new government will have to ■ Collapse of the voters remain behind Trump." campaign rallies of 2024.
never... ever happen.
Muhammad Yunus-led president by adopting the slo- land, our resources, our deal with a tense relationship with left-wing New He knows what he's doing," But he concedes that the
But we also must
interim government's gan "Canada First." But his water, our country," Carney the US as President Trump Democrats Karen Miner, a 57-year-old tariff instability has made him
recognise the reality
announcement that Dhaka similarities to Trump may added. "These are not idle threatened Canada with steep wine store owner in Reno, "a little concerned about the
that our world has
had agreed in-principle to have ultimately cost him and threats. President Trump is tariffs and demanded that it should Nevada, said. economy. "Trump on Monday
fundamentally
open a humanitarian his party. trying to break us so America become the 51st American state. "So far, I'm very satisfied railed against predecessor Joe
changed"
corridor for transporting The Liberals were pro- can own us. That will never ... ■ Internally, the new government with the job he's doing," said Biden's economic policy,
relief supplies to jected to win more of ever happen. But we also will have to deal with issues like
Canada PM Mark Frank Tuoti, a 72-year-old boasting on his Truth Social
Myanmar's Rakhine state. Parliament's 343 seats than must recognise the reality rising food and housing prices and a Carney's victory retired machinist from New platform that he would
On Monday, Bangladesh the Conservatives. It wasn't that our world has fundamen- surge in immigration. speech Hampshire. President Donald reverse the country's fortunes.
Nationalist Party (BNP) immediately clear if they tally changed."
secretary general Mira
Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said
at a public rally that the
Harvard Auto tariffs
faces race reprieve on
government should have
consulted with all political
parties before taking such a
Missing for three days, Indian Indo-Pak: UN chief bias probe the anvil
"major decision". as it
involved the question of
"our independence,
student found dead in Canada for ‘de-escalation’ Washington: The Trump
administration on
Washington: President
Donald Trump will sign
Monday announced an executive order
sovereignty and stability
and peace of the region in
Agencies
OTTAWA/CHANDIGARH
Techie kills wife, Yoshita Singh
UNITED NATIONS
Guterres "reaffirms his firm
belief that even the most chal-
federal officials are
launching investigations
Tuesday to relax some of
his 25 per cent tariffs on
the future". son; ends life lenging issues can be resolved into Harvard University autos and auto parts, the
A 21-year-old Indian student Newcastle: An Indian tech Expressing deep concern peacefully through meaning- and the Harvard Law White House said, a
BANGKOK who went missing three days entrepreneur allegedly shot over the situation between ful and constructive dialogue. Review, saying significant reversal as the
Suu Kyi’s ago in Canada's Ottawa has and killed his wife and one of India and Pakistan, UN chief He stands ready to support authorities have received
reports of race-based
import taxes threatened
to hurt domestic
home finds no
been found dead on a beach their sons at their home in Antonio Guterres stands any initiatives, acceptable to
near her college, according to Newcastle, Washington, last ready to support any initiat- both parties, that promote de- discrimination manufacturers.
bidders, again authorities. week before dying by suicide, ives, acceptable to both escalation and the resumption "permeating the
operations" of the
Automakers and
independent analyses
The Indian High police reports said. The tragic parties, for "de-escalation" of dialogue."
A fourth attempt by Commission in Ottawa con- post by an Indo-Canadian event, which unfolded on and "resumption of dialogue", Tensions have escalated journal. The have indicated that the
Myanmar's authorities to firmed the death of Vanshika association. April 24, has left the commu- his office has said. between India and Pakistan investigations come as tariffs could raise prices,
sell by the home of Saini, daughter of AAP leader According to the post, her nity reeling and an investiga- The Secretary-General after terrorists opened fire Harvard fights a freeze reduce sales and make
imprisoned former leader Davinder Saini from Punjab's phone was switched off at tion underway. The deceased "remains deeply concerned near Kashmir's Pahalgam on $2.2 billion in federal US production less
Aung San Suu Kyi by Mohali district. Canadian approximately 11.40pm that have been identified as about the situation between town on April 22, killing 26 grants to comply with competitive worldwide.
auction failed on Tuesday authorities have taken up the night and she missed an Harshavardhana S Kikkeri, 57, India and Pakistan. He people, mostly tourists, in demands to limit activism White House press
on campus. A letter sent secretary Karoline
when there were no case for investigation, it said. important exam the next day. his wife, Shwetha Panyam, 44, strongly urges both what is the deadliest attack in
to the university earlier Leavitt said at a Tuesday
bidders for the property, Vanshika had gone to It was "completely out of char- and their 14-year-old son. The Governments to exercise the Valley since the Pulwama
this month called for the briefing that Trump
where she was held under Canada two years ago to pur- acter" for Vanshika, the post police confirmed that maximum restraint and avoid strike in 2019. India down-
would sign the order
institution to clarify its
house arrest for almost 15 sue higher studies after com- said. another son of the couple sur- any escalation," a statement graded diplomatic ties with
later in the day but
campus speech policies.
years. It was not clear if the pleting her senior secondary As her family urged the vived the horrific incident as by the office of his spokesper- Pakistan and announced a
that limit the time, place declined to provide
floor price was simply too in Dera Bassi. She went miss- Centre for help in bringing he was not present at the son said Monday. raft of measures. and manner of protests. details on the order.
high or whether warnings ing last Friday after leaving back her body, her father said residence. News broadcasters
by opponents of Myanmar's her residence at 7 Majestic Vanshika had always been a at the scene reported witness-
military government not to Drive in Ottawa at around 8- topper in her school and ing a child being escorted
buy the house substantially
dampened demand.
9pm to view a rental room,
according to a social media
wanted to do something big
in her life.
from the home by investiga-
tors and receiving comfort. China restaurant blaze kills 22 English diktat
Agencies
for truckers
riles US Sikhs
Amazon launches sats to rival Starlinks
BEIJING

A devastating fire tore New York

Agencies a mirror film designed to 250th Starlink launch Sunday through a restaurant in WASHINGTON
CAPE CANAVERAL scatter reflected sunlight in night. More than 7,000 Liaoyang City, located in
an attempt to accommodate Starlinks are still in orbit some northeast China's Liaoning US President Donald Trump
Amazon's first batch of astronomers. Stargazers 550 kilometres above Earth. Province, on Tuesday after- has signed an executive order
Internet satellites rocketed oppose the fast-growing con- The European-based noon, claiming the lives of 22 mandating that truck drivers
toward orbit Monday, the stellations of low-orbiting sat- OneWeb satellite constella- people and leaving three in America are proficient in
latest entry in the mega con- ellites, arguing they spoil tion numbers in the hundreds others injured. The cause of English, a requirement that
stellation market currently observations. Others fear in an even higher orbit. the blaze has not yet been dis- has raised concerns among
dominated by SpaceX's thou- more satellite collisions. Amazon already has pur- closed as authorities continue Sikh advocacy groups who
sands of Starlinks. The United Founded by Jeff Bezos, who chased dozens of rocket investigations into the tra- say it can have a "discrimina-
Launch Alliance's Atlas V now runs his own rocket com- launches from United Launch gedy. The fire reportedly instructed officials to county of Chengde city, in tory impact" on truckers from
rocket carried up 27 of pany, Blue Origin, Amazon Alliance and Blue Origin for broke out at 12:25 p.m. local strengthen fire safety north China's Hebei province. the community and create
Amazon's Project Kuiper sat- aims to put more than 3,200 of Project Kuiper, as well as time in a restaurant situated measures nationwide, Xinhua A total of 39 people were unnecessary barriers to
ellites, named after the frigid these satellites into orbit to others. within a residential area, state news agency reports. inside the building when the employment.
fringes of our solar system provide fast, affordable broad- "There are some things you broadcaster CCTV said. This marks the second fire started. China has wit- The Executive Order
beyond Neptune. Once launched in 2023, also by an band service around the can only learn in flight" Chinese President Xi major fire tragedy in China nessed several fatal accidents 'Enforcing Commonsense
released in orbit, the satellites Atlas V. Project officials said globe. Elon Musk's SpaceX despite extensive testing on Jinping called for "all-out this month. On April 9, 20 in recent years, often Rules of the Road for
will eventually reach an alti- major upgrades were made to already has launched more the ground, said Rajeev efforts" to ensure that the elderly residents were killed attributed to gas leaks, out- America's Truck Drivers' says
tude of nearly 630 kilometres. the newest version. The latest than 8,000 Starlinks since Badyal, the project's vice- injured receive the best poss- in a blaze that swept through dated infrastructure, or poor that America's truck drivers
Two test satellites were satellites also are coated with 2019. The company marked its president. ible medical care and a nursing home in Longhua safety enforcement. are essential to the strength of
the country's economy, its
picking pope security and the livelihoods of
the American people.

Shamed cardinal exits papal conclave Iran links port blast "Proficiency in English,"
which Trump has designated
as America's official national

Agencies clave to elect his successor. the conclave, I have decided recent days, he insisted he
to safety breaches language, "should be a non-
negotiable safety require-
VATICAN CITY After his 2020 downfall, to obey as I have always done was still entitled to vote in Agencies Port stated that after conduct- ment for professional drivers.
Becciu had said he would not the will of Pope Francis not the conclave. TEHRAN ing several meetings with They should be able to read
The Italian cardinal at the participate in any future con- to enter the conclave while He withdrew on Tuesday, experts in different fields, it and understand traffic signs,
heart of the Vatican's "trial of clave. But in recent days he remaining convinced of my apparently after he was pres- The Committee set up by the was concluded that the rea- communicate with traffic
the century" announced on had asserted he had a right to innocence." ented with two letters, Iranian Authorities to investi- son for the tragic incident was safety, border patrol, agricul-
Tuesday he was withdrawing enter the Sistine Chapel with Cardinal Angelo Becciu, written by Pope Francis gate the cause of the massive "the failure to observe safety tural checkpoints, and cargo
from participating in the other cardinals on May 7. once a powerful Vatican offi- before his death, saying he explosion at Shahid Rajaee principles and passive weight-limit station officers,"
upcoming conclave to elect a On Tuesday, the 76-year- cial, has formally withdrawn shouldn't participate. port in the Hormozgan prov- defence standards" as con- the order issued Monday says.
new pope for "the good of old Italian issued a statement from participating in the Becciu, 76, was once a leading ince, which claimed 70 lives, firmed to the committee "Drivers need to provide
the church". through his lawyers that said: conclave to elect a new pope. papal contender. A longtime reported that there was a "fail- members, the semi-official feedback to their employers
Cardinal Angelo Becciu's "Having at heart the good of The Vatican's criminal Vatican diplomat, he served ure to observe safety proce- Mehr News Agency reported. and customers and receive
status has dominated dis- the church, which I have court convicted Becciu in in embassies in Angola, Cuba dures" at the port. "There have been discrep- related directions in English.
cussions in the days after served and will continue to 2023 of embezzlement and and elsewhere before taking In a statement on Monday ancies in some cases, and the This is common sense," the
Pope Francis' death amid serve with fidelity and love, other finance-related charges up one of the most powerful evening, the Committee to security and judicial bodies order said. This requirement
questions about whether he as well as to contribute to the at the end of the so-called jobs as "substitute" in the Investigate the Causes of the are seriously seeking to ident- has not been enforced in
would participate in the con- communion and serenity of "trial of the century". But in Vatican secretariat of state. Fire Incident in Shahid Rajaee ify the wrongdoers," it added. years, the order said.
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Crossword #1487 YOUR DAY By Vinayak Vishwas Karandikar AKSHAYA TRITIYA

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ARIES: Today is the day to enjoy and entertain. LIBRA: Today you will balance your commercial and e pray always as ‘Akshayam Parushurama’s birthday. ‘Parashu’
Expect expenditure on health, entertainment or family life. Expect expenditure related to businesses
studies. People in art, entertainment, sports, and family. People in politics, social work, repair work, Param’. A+kshaya means wielding Rama, who was the incarna-
medicine, politics, and govt jobs will get govt jobs, and medicine will benefit. You will make an that which won’t get dim- tion after the Matsya, Varaha, Kurma,
success. Today you can spend time with family effort to balance family time and office time. Some inished in quantum or value. Tritiya is Nrusimha, and Vamana, is highly
and with your near and dear ones. Some people may suffer people may suffer from knee pain or lumbar pain. Lucky no.: 5 Lucky
from heat stroke or eye problems. Lucky no.: 6; Lucky colour: green the third tithi, the third day after the righteousness conscious. His life illus-
colour: pink amavasya, during the initial phase of trates his commitment to dharma and
SCORPIO: Today is a positive day with regard to your
TAURUS: Today is the day to travel, invest and spend. career. Expect expenditure on jobs, businesses or the Vaishakha month in our Amanta also ensures adherence to dharma to
Expect expenditure on properties, vehicles or travel. health. People in banking, the hotel industry, the lunar calendar. Akshaya Tritiya is also the point of forcefully enforcing it.
People in tourism, education, real estate, and the medical field, govt jobs, politics, and social work will one of the Pancha Mahamuhurtas, Sage Bhrigu’s descendent and Sage
automobile industry will benefit. A long journey with benefit. A family dispute or ill health is indicated. Some auspicious days, to do any good act. Jamadagni’s son, ParashuRama, was
family or isolation from family is indicated. Some people may suffer from blood pressure, back pain or knee pain.
people may suffer from eye problems or weakness. Lucky no.: 8; Lucky no.: 2; Lucky colour: silver What can be termed or treated as both a scholar and a warrior. Given the
Lucky colour: blue Akshayam, can be the question. current dichotomy around knowl-
SAGITTARIUS: Today is the day to face problems
GEMINI: Today is the day to fulfil all your desires. and find their solutions. Expect expenditure on health, One that has a perpetual begin- edge vs action and strategy for-
Expect expenditure on investments, travel or premium services, entertainment or education. ning in the true sense is mulation vs implementation,
communication. People in tourism, communications People in the medical field, sports, the travel industry, Akshayam. The srishti’s Parashurama was perfect in
and the medical field will benefit. You may go on a long entertainment, and politics will benefit. A dispute with
drive. Your father’s or brother’s advice may help you. your father or children or their ill health is indicated. Some people origin is said to be on this terms of ideal convergence.
Some people may suffer from eye problems or weakness. Lucky no.: may suffer from back pain or eye problems. day of Vaishakha Shukla Perfect combination. He
5; Lucky colour: green Tritiya. This is the begin- guiding avenged his father’s killing,
CAPRICORN: Today you may face problems in your
CANCER: Today is the day to see growth in
power. Today is the day to achieve financial
family or business. Expect expenditure related to
education, houses or vehicles. People in the medical
ning of the Kruta or Satya
yuga. Thus, the begin-
Light protected Amba, and men-
tored those who sought his
stability. People in politics, govt. jobs, and the field, the automobile industry, construction, and ning is thought of again, guidance reverentially. On
medical field will benefit. Your family may help education will benefit. A dispute with family members
you in your work. Some people may suffer from is indicated. Some people may suffer from back pain or chest pains. and the good qualities of the Kruta this festive day, we need to inculcate
knee pain, eye problems or fever. Lucky no.: 6; Lucky colour: Lucky no.: 6; Lucky colour: pink yuga reminisced about. It is said that the values espoused by ParashuRama.
pink ‘dharma’ was on four padas (pada also Accumulation results in limitations
Across Down AQUARIUS: Today you will try to balance your family
1 Breaks in continuity 1 A deep cut LEO: Today is the day to travel, invest and study. and career. Expect expenditure on businesses, means quarter). In other words, all and destruction in the long run.
2 Bitter fruit Expect expenditure on travel, education, health or communication or family. People in communications, four parts of the dharma were present Sharing with a caring attitude is what
5 The Big Blue businesses. People in the medical field, social work, the travel industry, politics, the medical field, and social
8 Wise men - "A MIG" anagram? 3 Small in stature (4,4) govt. employment, banking, and tourism will benefit. A work will benefit. A dispute among family members is during the Kruta/Satya yuga. The Akshaya Tritiya tells us. Akshaya
12Ms Bhatt of Bollywood 4 Utter long journey or pilgrimage or attending a religious indicated. Some people may suffer from stomach pain, chest pains three purusharthas were perfect four Tritiya should mark donating one’s
5 ___ facto : by that very fact event is indicated. Some people may suffer from fever, eye or ear problems. Lucky no.: 6; Lucky colour: pink
13Expert, in short ? on four in terms of righteousness. All possessions and sharing the knowl-
problems or headaches. Lucky no.: 1; Lucky colour: orange
14Europe's currency 6 Forehead PISCES: Today you will get financial stability. Today is three aspects of manasa, vachaa, and edge. Better times shall unfold, and a
15Electronics giant 7 Tiny piece of matter? VIRGO: Today is the day of losses, so be careful. the day to earn and not to lose. People in the medical karmana, meaning thoughts, speech, better world the outcome.
16Roman sun 8 Birthplace of Mohammed Expect expenditure on premium services, medical bills field, banking, the hotel industry, politics, and govt jobs
or travel. Occultists, insurance agents, hardware will benefit. A family dispute or ill health of someone in and actions, were full of justice, kind- About the author
17A measure by which herrings 9 Distinctive air professionals, mechanics or carpenters, and doctors the family is indicated. Some people may suffer from ness, and fairness. Right thoughts, Dr. S. Ainavolu is a Mumbai-
are sold 10Mardi ___ : merry making and surgeons will get success. Health issues or back pain, eye problems or toothaches. Lucky no.: 9; Lucky colour: kind speech, and fair actions make the based teacher of Management and
18___ up : excited or on Shrove Tuesday ? disputes with your father or elder siblings is indicated. red
11"Last Days of Pompeii" role ideal Satya Yuga. One needs to be Tradition. Intent is NextGen’s learn-
overwrought?
19Fijian island FPJ - SUDOKU - 378 grand. ing and cultural education.
19Smaller written characters (5,4)
21Jamaican popular music 20Narrow inlet, creek Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya is also Sage
22Frequency unit
23KGB's Cold War foe 24French vineyard -"cur"
24Small pet dog anagram?
28Sum charged for services 25A head covering
rendered 26Shouted, "How's that!"
31Tease 27___ 9000: Sentient computer
32Mate in 2001: A Space Odyssey
33An unconscious state 28Messi's metier
34Southwest Indian 29Australian bird
35Grandeur or magnificence 30Ability to recognise and
37"No" in Scotland ? reproduce music
33Course Deviation Indicator
38Take a chair 35___ volatile : another name
39On hand for smelling salts?
44Art graduates, abbr. 36Natl. Stock Exchg.
47Hum a tune 37Period of darkness WHAT TO DO: Fill in the grid so that every row, every
48Unrefined in character 39__ __ example : e.g. ? (2,2)
49Landlocked African country 40Climbing-plant column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
50Egyptian cross - "Hank" broke? 41Paul ___ : famous pop Every puzzle has only one correct solution.
51Vane directions ? singer of days gone by?
42___ fide : real and genuine ? Solution
52Online journal
53Not untidy 43Monetary unit of Angola lot, 46�Sign, 49�MBA. 53�Neat, 54�Dai, 55�Altn.

45Thanks _ __! (1,3)

36�NSE, 37�Night, 39�As an, 40�Vine, 41�Anka, 42�Bona, 43�Lwei, 45�A 39�Available, 44�BAs, 47�Sing, 48�Low, 49�Mali, 50�Ankh, 51�Ene, 52�Blog,
54Disease activity index, abbr. 46Mark or symbol
26�Appealed, 27�HAL, 28�Football, 29�Emu, 30�Ear, 33�CDI, 35�Sal, 31�Razz, 32�Pal, 33�Coma, 34�Ute, 35�Splendour, 37�Nae, 38�Sit,

55Alternate, abbr.
8�Mecca, 9�Aura, 10�Gras, 11�Ione, 19�Lau, 20�Ria, 22�Khz, 24�Cru, 25�Hat, 17�Cran, 18�Het, 19�Lower case, 21�Ska, 23�CIA, 24�Chihuahua, 28�Fee,
49Wall St. passport, perhaps Down: 1�Gash, 2�Aloe, 3�Pint size, 4�Say, 5�Ipso, 6�Brow, 7�Molecule, Across: 1�Gaps, 5�IBM, 8�Magi, 12�Alia, 13�Pro, 14�Euro, 15�Sony, 16�Sol,
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Crossword #1487

Across 32Mate Down Space Odyssey

1 Breaks in continuity 33An unconscious 1 A deep cut 28Messi's metier
5 The Big Blue state 2 Bitter fruit 29Australian bird
8 Wise men - "A MIG" 34Southwest Indian 3 Small in stature (4,4) 30Ability to recognise
4 Utter and reproduce music
anagram? 35Grandeur or 5 ___ facto : by that 33Course Deviation
12Ms Bhatt of magnificence very fact ? Indicator
Bollywood 37"No" in Scotland ? 6 Forehead 35___ volatile :
What walks on four legs in the 13Expert, in short 38Take a chair 7 Tiny piece of matter? another name for
morning, two in the afternoon, and 14Europe's currency 39On hand 8 Birthplace of smelling salts?
Riddler

15Electronics giant 44Art graduates, abbr. Mohammed 36Natl. Stock

three at night? 16Roman sun 47Hum a tune 9 Distinctive air
10Mardi ___ : merry
Exchg.
37Period of darkness
life, an old man might walk using a third foot - a cane. 17A measure by which 48Unrefined in
making on Shrove 39__ __ example : e.g.
herrings are sold character
afternoon of life - grown up man, he walks on two feet. At night or evening of
Tuesday ? ? (2,2)
18___ up : excited or 49Landlocked African
When a baby - morning of life - man crawls on hands and knees: four legs. In the
Answer: This is known as "The Riddle of the Sphinx" and the answer is man. 11"Last Days of 40Climbing-plant
overwrought? country Pompeii" role 41Paul ___ : famous
19Smaller written 50Egyptian cross - 19Fijian island pop singer of days
characters (5,4) "Hank" broke? 20Narrow inlet, creek gone by?
21Jamaican popular 51Vane directions ? 22Frequency unit 42___ fide : real and
music 52Online journal 24French vineyard - genuine ?
23KGB's Cold War foe 53Not untidy "cur" anagram? 43Monetary unit of
25A head covering Angola
24Small pet dog 54Disease activity 26Shouted, "How's 45Thanks _ __! (1,3)
28Sum charged for index, abbr. that!" 46Mark or symbol
services rendered 55Alternate, 27___ 9000: Sentient 49Wall St. passport,
31Tease abbr. computer in 2001: A perhaps

SUDOKU
45�A lot, 46�Sign, 49�MBA.
40�Vine, 41�Anka, 42�Bona, 43�Lwei,
35�Sal, 36�NSE, 37�Night, 39�As an,
28�Football, 29�Emu, 30�Ear, 33�CDI,
25� Hat, 26� Appealed, 27� HAL,
19� Lau, 20� Ria, 22� Khz, 24� Cru,
8�Mecca, 9�Aura, 10�Gras, 11�Ione,

Philately
4�Say, 5�Ipso, 6�Brow, 7�Molecule,
Down: 1�Gash, 2�Aloe, 3�Pint size,

Can you find the words connected in one way or the other with the theme indicated by
52�Blog, 53�Neat, 54�Dai, 55�Altn.

the title in today's Word Search?

48�Low, 49�Mali, 50�Ankh, 51�Ene,
39� Available, 44� BAs, 47� Sing,
The words may be read horizontally, vertically or diagonally either forwards or 34�Ute, 35�Splendour, 37�Nae, 38�Sit,
backwards, but always in straight lines. Use a ruler to cross them through as you find them.
28�Fee, 31�Razz, 32�Pal, 33�Coma,
case, 21�Ska, 23�CIA, 24�Chihuahua,
16�Sol, 17�Cran, 18�Het, 19�Lower
12�Alia, 13�Pro, 14�Euro, 15�Sony,
Across: 1� Gaps, 5� IBM, 8� Magi,

Album Definitive Mount

Auction Envelope Overprint
Cachet Fiscal Perf
Cancel Forgery Revenue
Collection Gum Stamp
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STAR OR STATE?
Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava

Maharashtra’s support
Is it the character
made Chhaava soar, but or the actor?
actor Vicky Kaushal’s Actors bring life, nuance, and accessibility
powerful portrayal to these monumental figures. Without
Vicky’s layered performance — the delicate
deserves just as much balance between fierceness and vulnerabil-
ity — Chhaava might have been a well-
recognition and praise mounted but hollow spectacle. In that case,
Ria Sharma anyone could have played the warrior and it

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wouldn’t have made any difference.
Portraying a
hen a film like Chhaava rakes in
figure as
Rs 800 crore globally at a time
towering as
when the Hindi film industry is
Chhatrapati
struggling to find solid footing, it
Sambhaji Ma-
becomes more than just a box-of- haraj de-
fice figure, it becomes a statement. It speaks volumes mands more
about the power of storytelling, the magnetism of his- than just don-
tory, and of course, the talent involved. ning armour
and riding into
battle; it de-
Mahesh Manjrekar credits Maharashtra’s love mands emo-
tional
Veteran director Mahesh Manjrekar, in a recent interview, credited
authenticity,
Maharashtra, particularly Pune, for the film’s colossal success. His
something Vicky clearly delivered, and
pride in his home state’s overwhelming support is understand-
audiences responded to. Let’s take a closer
able, even admirable. But somewhere in his celebration, the
look at the numbers. Chhaava earned over
contribution of one of the film’s most vital forces, Vicky Kau-
Rs 600 crore at the Indian box office. As per a
shal, seems to be politely elbowed out of the frame.
report by Bollywood Hungama, the film col-
Manjrekar argued that audiences came to see the ‘character’,
lected Rs 265.44 crore from the Mumbai re-
not the actor. According to him, the same crowds didn’t show
gion alone, followed by Rs 92.65 crore from
up for Vicky’s previous films, suggesting that it was Chhatra-
Delhi-Uttar Pradesh and Rs 49.15 crore from
pati Sambhaji Maharaj’s aura alone that filled theatres. There’s
East Punjab. While Maharashtra undoubtedly
some truth in that sentiment as historical figures, especially re-
played a major role in the film’s box office
vered ones, do carry a certain built-in audience. Yet, to say the
success, the contributions from other re-
actor becomes invisible behind the character is a romantic notion
gions were far from negligible.
that doesn’t always hold up to scrutiny.

Box office failure of other historical films

A still from Phule

Going by Manjrekar’s logic, one stark underperformance raises toric Third Battle of Panipat, a about historical devotion or re- of Chhaava’s journey. There’s
can’t help but wonder: if an uncomfortable question: subject deeply rooted in Mara- gional loyalty. It’s about cinema no denying that. The emotional
Chhaava succeeded purely be- why the disparity? Where is the tha history. Despite its cultural doing what it does best: making connection to Chhatrapati
cause of its content and not be- overwhelming audience relevance and grand scale, the icons feel human and history Sambhaji Maharaj’s legacy runs
cause of Vicky’s presence, then support for a film rooted in film failed to resonate with feel urgent. deep, and it’s heartening to see
why didn’t Phule work? Maharashtra’s own powerful local audiences and ended its Reducing Vicky’s role to a a regional pride translate into
Phule, a film based on the social history? theatrical run with a modest mere vehicle for the character national success. But when a
lives of iconic social reformers In recent years, unlike lifetime collection of just Rs underestimates the actor’s film crosses state borders,
Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Chhaava, several big-budget 34.28 crore in India. contribution and, frankly, the wins hearts beyond its cultural
Phule, champions of women’s period dramas have failed to In fact, the 2024 Marathi film audience’s discernment. heartland, and creates ripples
education and caste eradica- strike a chord with audiences in Shivrayancha Chhava, also Viewers today, no matter across the global box office,
tion. It opened to a dismal Rs 21 Maharashtra. A prime example based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji where they are from, recognise it’s rarely because of one
lakh at the box office on April is Panipat (2019), starring Arjun Maharaj, earned nearly Rs 14 good performances and factor alone.
25, 2025. If strong content Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Di- crore in its final theatrical run. reward them. Maharashtra may have saved
alone is the marker of success, rected by Ashutosh Gowariker, So, it’s worth noting that Of course, Maharashtra’s Chhaava but Vicky certainly
as Manjrekar suggests, this the film was based on the his- Chhaava’s success is not only support has been the lifeblood helped lead the charge.

Lurking in the shadows Babil’s emotional

Kuldeep Sareen, known for his versatile
roles, talks about his experience as
post for his Baba Babil Khan takes a trip down memory
the antagonist in Chhorii 2 and more lane with a throwback pic on dad
Aman Jain has been pivotal. If we Irrfan’s death anniversary

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talk about a particular CJ Desk

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resh off his role—I’m still on the
chilling role journey of discovering t has been five years since one of Tisca Chopra recalls
as the an- that one. the most acclaimed actors in Bol- Irrfan’s memories
tagonist in E XC L U S I V E lywood, Irrfan Khan left for his
Chhorii 2, Q: You’ve worked in heavenly abode on April 29, 2020. On the death anniversary of the
actor Kuldeep Sareen con- both big films and web Taking a trip down memory lane, late legendary actor Irrfan Khan,
tinues to impress with his versa- series. How do you adapt to Irrfan’s son Babil dropped a throwback Tisca Chopra took to social
tility across films, television, and different types of storytelling? pic with his dad on his death anniversary. media to share heartfelt mem-
web series. Originally from Gwa- A: I follow a simple rule: in the- The Instagram photo featured a young ories of their time together.
lior, Kuldeep moved to Delhi 39 atre, you are your own god—you Babil posing
The actress fondly reminisced
about their friendship, recalling
years ago, immersing himself in improvise and carry the per- with Irrfan as
theatre while juggling odd jobs— formance yourself. But in films Choosing to stay in the two made
the moments they shared both
from cigarette sales to working in and web series, you are a direc- Mumbai despite for a stylish
on and off-screen. Known for
their camaraderie and mutual
furniture shops—to support his tor’s actor. You have to align with many hurdles, father-son duo.
respect, Tisca’s post was a
passion. His shift to Mumbai their vision and collaborate to keeping the spirit The still was tribute to the iconic actor,
eventually led to roles in films like
Don, Talaash, and Saand Ki
bring the character to life.
alive, and adapting accompanied
by a nostalgic
whose legacy continues to in-
to the ever-changing spire many in the film industry.
Aankh. In an interview with The Q: Your role in Delhi Crime note for late Taking to her Instagram
Free Press Journal, he opened Season 2 was highly praised. industry has been Irrfan where handle, Tisca shared a scene
up about his journey and recent How did you prepare for such pivotal in my career Babil talked featuring her and Irrfan Khan
work in Delhi Crime S2 and A a complex character? about meet- from their show “Bestsellers: Ek
Suitable Boy. Excerpts: A: Playing Viren has been the Kuldeep Sareen ing his father Shaam Ki Mulakaat,” offering
most prominent and rewarding once again in fans a glimpse of their powerful
Q: How did you land your role role of my career so far. It really put me on the map in the Indian the afterlife. on-screen chemistry and the
in Chhorii? entertainment industry. It was Babil penned, “With you, without you. deep connection they shared.
A: It’s quite an interesting story. I challenging because the char- Life goes on, With me, without me. Soon I’ll
was approached for the role, acter was new in an already be there. With you, not without you. And
then I auditioned, and I got se- established series. I had to en- we will run together, and fly, Drink from
lected. That’s about it. (laughs) sure Viren brought a fresh direc- waterfalls, pink not blue. I will hug you so
tion to the storyline, which came tight, and I will cry, Then we’ll laugh, just like we
Q: How does playing the with its own set of pressures and used to. I miss you.”
antagonist in Chhorii 2 compare excitement. Remembering his late father, Babil said that his
to your previous roles? ‘baba’ walked “this earth, swam the waters,
A: I played one of the antagon- Q: Theatre or TV—if you had to marched into battles that were thrown at him re-
ists, Taau, in the sequel. It was choose one, which would it be? gardless of his wishes.”
my first time working in the A: Theatre, undoubtedly—if it
horror genre, and it was quite an could support my family and

‘I don’t limit new beginnings to a date’

experience. Portraying a char- sustain life in a city like Mum-
acter with a Haryanvi dialect bai. TV was something I did ear-
was a challenge—I had to lier in my career to keep life
get the language just right moving, but I’ve never wanted
to connect with the to be tied down to one char-
audience authenti- acter for too long. IANS heart. She stated that she does not those who find strength and

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cally. believe in limiting new begin- positivity in such traditions. I be-
Q: What genres or kshay Tritiya is con- nings to a particular date. lieve that every day is a good
Q: Looking back, roles would you like to sidered an auspi- “Akshay Tritiya is day if your intentions are
what was a pivotal explore more in the cious day in Hindu often considered one pure and your heart is
moment in your future? culture, known for of the most auspi- ready. What's truly im-
acting career? A: I’d love to explore bringing good luck, cious days to begin portant is to not post-
A: Choosing to stay in more lead roles in films, prosperity, and success. Popular something new- pone your dreams out
Mumbai despite regardless of genre. television actress, Kamya Panjabi, whether it's buying of fear or hesitation.
many hurdles, Every actor wants to be at who plays the character of Mohini something special, Taking the first step-no
keeping the spirit the heart of the story—to in Sun Neo’s show Ishq Jabariya, taking a big leap, or matter how small-holds
alive, and adapt- play a character around shared her take on this special making a life decision. immense power. A fresh
ing to the ever- which the narrative re- day. Kamya gave out a powerful While I personally don’t limit start doesn’t need a perfect day;
changing volves. That’s what I’m message on embracing new be- new beginnings to a particular it needs your courage and belief
Kamya Panjabi
industry aiming for. ginnings with courage and a clear date or muhurat, I deeply respect in yourself.” Kamya stated.
Nushrratt Bharuccha and Hardika Sharma in Chhorii 2
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Aamir T ‘Is this

CJ Desk
Aamir Khan
here were
delays reports that

shows
Sitaare the trailer of

racism?’
Aamir Khan
Zameen Par starrer Si-
taare Zameen Par will
trailer be launched this week.
Reportedly, it was sup-
launch posed to be attached

solidarity
following
with Ajay Devgn starrer
Raid 2. However, ac-
Mouni Roy slams British
Pahalgam cording to a report in Airways for ‘horrible’
Times Of India, the
treatment at Heathrow,
terror attack trailer launch has been
delayed due to the Pa-
halgam terrorist attack.
says she had to beg and
Didn’t attend Andaz Apna The team made this cry to board flight
Apna re-release premiere decision as a gesture of

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amir is affected a lot by the attack. respect for the lives lost.
A few days ago, the actor had even Reportedly, the Si- CJ Desk

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skipped the premiere of his movie taare Zameen Par
Andaz Apna Apna which was re- trailer was supposed to ouni Roy, who is cur-
released on Friday. While be launched in a grand rently awaiting the re-
talking about it, he had said, “I way this week. But, lease of The Bhootnii,
was reading reports about sources revealed, recently lashed out at
what happened at “Aamir Khan and his British Airways for
Pahalgam in Kashmir. I team felt it would be in- treating her and her team ‘horribly’
have been badly affected appropriate to proceed at Heathrow Airport. In a now-de-
by the senseless killing of with the launch at this leted post on X, the actress shared
innocents. I was in no time.” The new trailer that after an 11-hour flight, she and
state to go (to the release date will be an- part of her team landed, while one of
preview). I will see it nounced once the situ- them was on another flight. She
sometime later this ation becomes a bit claimed to have politely asked a staff
week.” better. member, whom she identified as a
Muslim man, if all four members
could be accommodated on the
Sitaare Zameen Par release date same flight, even stating she was will-

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itaare Zameen Par is slated to release on ing to pay extra. However, she was
June 20, 2025. The fans of Aamir are quite shocked when the man allegedly
excited about the movie as they will get to ‘flipped’, as he did not like her tone,
watch their favourite star on the big screens asking if she was even willing to fly.
after a gap of three years. Aamir’s last release Mouni’s tweet read, “To mine and
was Laal Singh Chaddha which was a flop at the my entire team if women’s amaze-
box office. It also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan ment none of the women standing
in the lead role. Sitaare Zameen Par features there supported us but I do believe
Genelia Deshmukh as the female lead. The they are the reason we boarded the
movie, which is directed by RS Prasanna, is a flight. If it was upto that horrible man
remake of Spanish film Champions. he would be laugh and be happy if
we missed the flight. Look into this,
please. I’m not worried at all. Please
do look into this for women and

Payal Kapadia’s
people for other countries who aren’t
on social media. Thank you.”
Further, tagging PM Narendra
Modi, Mouni stated that she had to
‘beg’ and ‘cry’ to board her flight. She

Cannes honour
demanded strong action against the
male team member who was alleg-
edly rude to them.
The Naagin actress wrote, “You
guys must appoint human beings
who think everyone is an equal and
not racially superior. One shouldn’t
IANS can writer Leila Slimani, as well as have to cry to board a flight if they

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Congolese director, documentarist haven’t done anything wrong and
fter a stellar track rec- and producer Dieudo Hamadi, as just have had a conversation. That
ord at the Cannes Film well as Mexican filmmaker and pro- man was horrible but the women
Festival, the Indian ducer Carlos Reygadas. even though they understood were
filmmaker Payal Kapa- As previously announced, Juliette supporting him. Coz team. So no. I’ll
dia has now be- Binoche will preside over the say what I have to say out in the open
come a part of the jury at jury, succeeding Greta coz me and my team was treated
the festival. Gerwig who handed horribly.”
The Cannes Film Filmmaker out the Palme d’Or to
Festival has put to-
gether a powerful
becomes part Sean
‘Anora’.
Baker’s

jury for its 78th of Cannes jury As per Variety,

edition, including
Halle Berry, Je-
for upcoming both Strong and
Kapadia were at
remy Strong and edition of film Cannes last year, in
Payal Kapadia, re- competition. Strong
ports Variety. festival presented Ali Abbasi’s
Mixing actors, film- The Apprentice in which he
makers and authors, the jury will starred as Roy Cohn, while Kapa-
also comprise of South Korean film- dia was there with her fiction debut,
maker Hong Sangsoo, Italian actress All We Imagine as Light which won
Alba Rohrwacher, French-Moroc- the Grand Prize.

A bond remembered Radhika-Vijay

Florence
Pugh says
Scarlett

collab?
Johansson CJ Desk one that was directly influenced by

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kickstarte Johansson’s mentorship and trust in Vijay Varma
lorence Pugh made her her abilities.
d her MCU MCU debut alongside During the global promotions for and Radhika
journey, Scarlett Johansson in Thunderbolts, Pugh opened up about Apte’s leaked
Black Widow (2021), step- how much she misses working with
admits she ping into the role of Yelena Johansson. “My whole journey with on-set video
misses her
Belova, the heir apparent to Johans- Marvel was because of Scarlett trust- sparks buzz
son’s Natasha Romanoff/Black ing me and wanting me to join her CJ Desk
about

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presence Widow. The film, a long-overdue solo movie (Black Widow) six years ago,”
outing for Johansson’s character, not Pugh shared. “So I always miss her ocial media is buzzing upcoming
and hopes only provided insight into Natasha presence, and I always feel like it was after a behind-the-scenes
and Yelena’s origins but also set the such a mean thing to begin the jour- video featuring actors project
to make stage for Pugh’s character to take on ney with someone and then you never Vijay Varma and Radhika
her proud a larger role in the MCU, particu- get to work with them again on it.” Apte went viral. The
larly as a key member of the two were seen filming to-
Thunderbolts ensemble. gether on an outdoor set,
In the film, set in leading to speculation
the early ’90s, Na- about a possible new
tasha and project.
Yelena pose as In the video, both ac-
the daughters tors appear deeply fo-
Florence Pugh & Scarlett Johansson
of Alexei Shos- cused on a scene,
takov (David Pugh continued, acknowledging surrounded by cameras and
Harbour) and the bittersweet nature of their collab- crew. While no details about
Melina Vosto- oration. “It was kind of wild that the project have been con-
koff (Rachel Black Widow was the first and the firmed, fans are excited and
Weisz) while last time I would get to experience curious about what’s coming
living under- this world with her. But I am genu- next. Vijay Varma, known for his
cover in Ohio. inely always just hoping that she’s intense roles, already has a
Their mission is proud. I always have that in the back packed lineup with upcoming
abruptly cut of my head, like, ‘Oh, I hope she’s projects like Matka King, a
short, leading happy that we came in.’ So I do miss period crime thriller, and Gus-
them to be her a lot on set, yes. We would have a taakh Ishq, a romantic drama.
sent to the Red lot of laughter.” This new footage with Radhika
Room’s Black As Thunderbolts marks a new Apte, a favourite for offbeat and
Widow Pro- chapter for Pugh in the MCU, her bold roles, has added to the an-
gram. This tribute to Johansson highlights the ticipation for his 2025 releases.
marked the deep bond and respect the two Although it’s unclear whether
beginning of share, cementing Johansson’s last- the project is a short film, web series, or
Pugh’s journey ing impact on Pugh’s career within full-length feature, the unexpected pairing
in the MCU, the Marvel universe. has caught everyone’s attention.
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1 Overuse of heat styling tools:

A guide to choosing plants While heat styling tools like �at irons,
curling wands, and blow dryers can effortlessly
6 Silicone-based products:
Initially offering a glossy facade, silicone-based hair products may lead
to weakened strands and increased breakage over time. The heavy coating

for small gardens

transform our hair into sleek masterpieces, renders hair more susceptible to snapping during brushing or styling.
excessive use can lead to irreversible damage. Additionally, these products can leave behind a stubborn residue
High temperatures strip the hair of its natural Neeta Senacha that regular shampoos struggle to remove, resulting in dullness
moisture, leaving it dry, brittle, and prone to and heightened breakage. Opt for silicone-free alternatives to

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breakage. To minimize the risk, use these preserve your hair’s health and vitality.
tools on low heat settings and invest in a n the quest for luscious
Savitha B quality heat protectant spray.
locks and �awless hairstyles, 7 Excessive
2 Sulfate-packed

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we often turn to various hair brushing and
shampoos: care treatments and products
reating a lush and Sulfates, styling:
vibrant garden, that promise to enhance the health Brushing
commonly found and appearance of our hair. However, not all
even in a limited in shampoos to your hair is a
space, is an art that that glitters is gold. There exists a darker side to routine part
create a rich lather, the world of hair care – certain treatments
requires thoughtful can strip the hair of many beauty
planning and careful plant and products that, unbeknownst to regimens, but
of its natural oils, many, can wreak havoc on our
selection. Small gardens resulting in dryness excessive brushing,
may lack square footage, precious strands. Let’s delve into especially when the hair
and increased
but they offer a canvas for the potential dangers lurking in is wet, can lead to increased
porosity. Look
creativity and innovation. In some commonly used breakage and damage. Wet
for sulfate-free
this guide, we’ll explore the hair care hair is more vulnerable, and aggressive
shampoos that
key considerations for remedies. brushing can cause stretching and
Functional cleanse without
choosing plants that planting: compromising your snapping. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb
thrive in compact Make the most of your hair’s moisture to detangle gently, starting from the tips
spaces, bringing small garden by selecting Container gardening: balance. and working your way up to minimize
beauty and plants that serve dual purposes. Containers are a small 3 Aggressive stress on the hair shaft.
functionality to For example, choose herbs that garden’s best friend. They coloring agents:

When hair products

your small garden not only add fragrance and �avor offer �exibility in terms of Hair dyes and
oasis. to your dishes but also serve as placement and allow you to bleaching products often contain potent
ornamental additions. Incorporate experiment with different chemicals that can compromise the hair’s
Assessing your plant combinations. Choose
edible plants or those that structure. Frequent color changes and

do more harm than good

space: containers that complement
attract pollinators to create a bleaching sessions can lead to weakened,
Before diving your garden’s style and consider
dynamic and functional lifeless strands. When coloring your hair,
into plant selection, the varying heights and sizes of
space. choose ammonia-free options and allow
take a closer look plants to create visual interest. suf�cient time between treatments to let
at your garden’s unique
your hair recover.
characteristics. Evaluate factors Adaptable plants: Optimizing sunlight:
such as sunlight exposure, soil Opt for plants that Understand the sunlight 4 Tight hairstyles and 8 Frequent
quality, and available space. are adaptable to your patterns in your garden and extensions: hot oil treatments:
Understanding these elements local climate and require choose plants that match While tight hairstyles and While hot oil treatments
will help you make informed minimal maintenance. those conditions. Some extensions can provide a polished are often recommended for
decisions about which plants Native plants are often plants thrive in full sun, look, constant tension on the nourishing the hair, excessive
will thrive in your speci�c well-suited to their while others prefer shade. hair shaft can lead to traction use can back�re. Applying
environment. surroundings and By aligning your plant alopecia – a condition where hot oil too frequently can lead
Choosing the right size: can thrive with less choices with the sunlight hair is gradually pulled out to product buildup and make
Opt for plants that are intervention. Low- available, you’ll ensure the from the roots. Give your the hair greasy, weighing it down
well-suited to small spaces. maintenance plants health and vitality of your hair regular breaks from and affecting its natural balance.
Compact and dwarf varieties will allow you to enjoy garden. tight styles and opt for loose, Limit hot oil treatments to once
of trees, shrubs, and �owers your garden without Designing a stunning comfortable alternati-ves. a week or as recommended
are excellent choices. Consider the burden of constant garden in a small space 5 Chemical-laden by your hair care
professional.
vertical gardening by upkeep. requires thoughtful keratin treatments:
incorporating climbing plants Color palette and consideration and strategic Keratin treatments
to maximize space utilization. coordination: planning. By selecting are hailed for their 9 Ignoring the impact of stress and In the pursuit of
Year-round Interest: Create a harmonious the right plants based ability to tame frizz and diet: beautiful hair, it’s essential
Aim for a garden that offers and visually pleasing on your garden’s unique create smooth, shiny Hair health is not only in�uenced by to be mindful of the
visual appeal throughout the garden by selecting a characteristics, you can locks. However, many external factors but also by internal ones. potential pitfalls that certain
year. Select plants with varying cohesive color palette. transform even the tiniest formulations contain harsh Chronic stress, an imbalanced diet, and treatments and products
bloom times, foliage colors, and This doesn’t mean you outdoor space into a chemicals like formaldehyde, nutritional de�ciencies can contribute to hair may pose. Opt for gentler
textures. Evergreen plants can have to stick to just one thriving and beautiful which can have adverse effects problems such as thinning, dullness, and slow alternatives, prioritize
provide structure and interest color; rather, choose haven. Embrace creativity, on both your hair and overall growth. Pay attention to your overall well- hydration, and give your
during the winter months, shades that complement experiment with plant health. Opt for formaldehyde- being, eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins hair the care it deserves.
ensuring your garden remains each other to create a combinations, and enjoy the free alternatives or consider and minerals, and manage stress through Remember, healthy hair is
inviting even when other plants balanced and appealing process of cultivating your natural methods to achieve healthy practices like exercise and relaxation beautiful hair, and a little
are dormant. landscape. own small garden paradise. similar results. techniques to promote optimal hair health. TLC can go a long way.

Disadvantages of using a

Devika Bandyopadhya
Is mouthwash mouthwash:
Mouthwashes can cause Praveen Kumar
Moist or “wet” food:
If you pack your lunch hile it’s
still hot, the trapped steam and
Cheese: Moldy cheese,
especially soft varieties,
should be discarded. Unlike

really needed?
irritation. The ones with high-

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moisture inside the container can hard cheese, where mold can
alcohol content have strong
cause the food to smell sour or sometimes be trimmed, soft

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antibacterial features. This can any of us stale by lunchtime. If your food cheeses allow mold to spread
research study irritate the tissues inside the prefer eating smells off, it’s best not to eat it. throughout. Also, avoid keeping
was conducted Some mouthwashes mouth. Therefore, alcohol-based fresh food
Leftovers: While storing cheese for extended periods,
to identify and offer �uoride for anti- mouthwashes delay the healing of every day—but
leftovers can reduce waste, even in the fridge.
comprehend cavity bene�ts, while canker sores. in today’s
If you accidentally consume keeping them in the fridge Eggs: Eggs typically stay
the use of others have germ-killing fast-paced world, that isn’t fresh for up to four weeks if
mouthwash, it could be for too long is risky. Not all
mouthwash and its ingredients to prevent always practical. Thankfully, stored properly. If there’s no
dangerous, especially due to the dishes retain freshness or resist
bene�ts when used plaque build-up. Many refrigerators help by expiration date, try the water
high alcohol content in most of bacterial growth over time. Aim
by adults. The idea contain alcohol, posing allowing us to store cooked test: place the egg in a bowl of
the mouthwashes. This being the to consume leftovers within
behind the study was a risk if swallowed, but meals for later consumption. water. If it �oats, it’s spoiled and
reason why mouthwashes are not 2–3 days, and always reheat
to understand and also alcohol-free options exist. Cooking once and storing should be thrown away.
recommended for children under thoroughly.
increase the awareness Natural mouthwashes food for future use saves time

Signs your stored

among the public on with ingredients like aloe the age of six. and effort. However, there’s
the role of mouthwash vera and chamomile are Mouthwashes lead to dry a common misconception
ideal for sensitive gums. mouth. Excessive use of alcohol- that refrigeration completely

food has gone bad

in one’s life. There exists
a lot of knowledge gap While some based mouthwash can leave your prevents food spoilage.
among people with mouthwashes have mouth extremely dry. This can In reality, a fridge only
many misconceptions �uoride for cavity also cause tooth sensitivity apart slows down the growth
associated with the role prevention and others from cavities and bad breath. of microorganisms like Meat and fish: These
of mouthwash usage for contain germ-killing Potential oral health bacteria, fungi, yeast, and are particularly sensitive to
healthy gums and teeth. ingredients, alcohol- problems get masked due to the mold—it doesn’t stop them spoilage. If meat or �sh emits a
Studies outline that oral free and natural options Pros of using a mouthwash. use of mouthwashes. A chronic altogether. strong or unusual odor—even if
hygiene played a key role cater to different needs. Mouthwashes are capable of �ghting condition of bad breath and Even with refrigeration, it’s subtle but “off”—do not take
in determining the use of Natural mouthwashes, cavities. They are good at rinsing away chronic halitosis get masked when most foods will spoil chances. Discard it immediately.
mouthwash. A mouthwash with ingredients like aloe bacteria that would otherwise lead to decay. you use mouthwashes regularly. eventually. The problem Spoiled animal products can
is a kind of rinse, but this vera and chamomile, are Also, if your mouthwash contains �uoride, Chronic bad breather requires arises when spoilage isn’t lead to severe food poisoning.
cannot replace your daily ideal for sensitive gums. then that’s an added bene�t. Fluoride- immediate medical attention visually obvious, and we Takeout or packed
oral hygiene routine of Despite commercials based mouthwashes give protection against from a dentist. Masking it using unknowingly consume food food: Food from restaurants
brushing and �ossing emphasizing mouthwash cavities by strengthening the teeth’s enamel. a mouthwash is not considered that may be harmful. Here’s or takeout counters tends to
twice. Mouthwashes are for complete oral Mouthwashes can keep the gums healthy. a simple guide to help you degrade quickly, especially
ideally used to freshen hygiene, daily brushing, healthy. Fewer bacteria stick around on Some doctors argue that bad decide when it’s better to when left out for hours. If it
one’s breath. A few �ossing, and professional the gums preventing in�ammation or gum breath is caused by bacteria on discard stored food rather starts to smell sour or looks
mouthwashes, especially cleanings render diseases. the back of the tongue, effectively than risk your health. different from when it was
the ones such as �uoride them unnecessary. Mouthwashes enable the whitening cleaned by brushing rather than Bread: If you spot even Fruits and vegetables: freshly delivered, it’s safer to
rinses, are capable of Mouthwashes primarily of teeth. They can help in the removal of relying solely on mouthwash. a small patch of mold on Fresh produce can seem �ne on throw it away.
protecting the teeth from address surface issues stains. Mouthwash can’t replace regular bread, resist the urge to just the outside but may be rotting Refrigeration is a helpful
acids that are produced and mask bad breath, Mouthwashes act as breath fresheners, brushing and �ossing; maintaining cut off the affected part and inside. If fruits or vegetables tool, but it’s not a guarantee of
when affected by plaque with antibacterial ones which can be a great con�dence booster. good oral health requires eat the rest. Mold can spread feel slimy, give off an unpleasant freshness. Trust your senses—
bacteria. In case you face potentially �ghting Mouthwashes are said to soothe canker daily brushing and �ossing, beyond what is visible, and odor, or have visible mold—even sight, smell, and sometimes
gum issues or fungal plaque. For many, sores (mouth ulcers). Using a non-alcohol with mouthwash serving as a the spores may have already in small patches—they should even texture. When in doubt,
infections, your dentist mouthwash is a habitual based mouthwash can allow the healing of complementary ritual. Professional penetrated deeper into the be discarded. Eating spoiled it’s always better to be safe than
might prescribe speci�c part when coming to such painful ulcers to be faster. It works by dental check-ups are essential for loaf. It’s safest to discard the produce can cause stomach sorry. Your health is worth
mouthwashes. maintaining oral hygiene. eradicating in�ammation-causing bacteria. ongoing oral health. entire slice or loaf. infections & foodborne illnesses. more than a reheated meal.

Effective home remedies for dry cough

Raw honey
Raw honey is one of the oldest
Neha Ghosh and effective remedies to treat any
type of cough. Honey possesses

C
anti-in�ammatory, antibacterial, and Spiced tea Tulsi Licorice root tea Thyme tea
ough is one antiviral properties which help soothe Spiced tea, also known as masala Tulsi, also known as holy Licorice root tea acts Thyme contains
of the most the throat. A study shows honey has chai, is made by mixing black pepper, basil, possesses antiseptic and as a natural expectorant, several antimicrobial
common the ability to cure night-time cough in cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon analgesic properties that help helping to expel mucus properties that can
health children. Add honey to a hot drink like powder in warm water. It aids in relieve dry cough. Drink tulsi tea and soothe the throat. treat dry cough.
problems, tea, water, warm milk or you can have a providing relief from dry cough. thrice a day. Steep licorice root in hot It opens up the
especially dry cough. spoonful of raw honey. Salt water gargle Eucalyptus oil water and drink the tea airways and relaxes the
It does not produce Ginger Salt water gargle is one of the timeless Eucalyptus oil has two to three times a day. throat muscles. Boil a glass of water and add
any kind of phlegm or Ginger possesses anti- home remedies for dry cough. The salt antimicrobial properties which 2 tablespoons of dried thyme into it. Boil for 5
mucus and is mostly in�ammatory properties water draws moisture away from the help in �ghting any kind of minutes, strain and drink it.
caused by allergies, acid that aid in relaxing the in�amed throat, which causes the bacteria and virus causing Hot soup Marshmallow root
re�ux, asthma or a viral membranes in the swelling to go down. Add 1 teaspoon infection. Eucalyptus oil steam Hot soup and Marshmallow root, known for its
infection. Coughing airway which makes it of salt to a glass of warm water inhalation is an effective way broths are soothing for the mucilage content, forms a protective layer
may be a natural re�ex an effective remedy for and gargle with this solution three to decongest your throat. Add throat and particularly useful in on the throat’s lining, providing relief from
to clear the airways, dry cough. Either chew times a day. a few drops of eucalyptus oil relieving dry cough. Chicken soup irritation. Prepare marshmallow root tea
but constant coughing fresh pieces of ginger Garlic to a handkerchief and keep is known to relieve cough symptoms. by steeping the dried herb in hot water
is bothersome. Dry throughout the day or Garlic possesses anti- it near your nose and mouth. Make yourself a warm chicken soup and drink it.
cough causes a ticklish prepare ginger tea at in�ammatory, antibacterial, You can also inhale the oil by and add onion, garlic,
feeling in the back of home. and antiviral properties. adding 2-3 drops of it into ginger and black Peppermint oil
the throat, which makes Turmeric milk Having garlic daily can also the steam water. pepper to Peppermint oil’s menthol content can
you irritated. There are The antibacterial, strengthen your immune it.
Apple cider provide relief from throat irritation. Add
2 types of dry cough, anti-in�ammatory and system. Boil a glass of water a few drops of peppermint oil to hot water,
vinegar
one is acute and the antiviral properties of and add a few garlic cloves cover your head with a towel, and inhale the
Apple cider vinegar
other is chronic. The turmeric can treat dry into it. Drink the warm water. steam.
is praised for its
symptoms of dry cough cough effectively. Combining Lemon antibacterial and antiviral Slippery elm bark
include sore throat, turmeric with warm milk Lemons contain vitamin C that can Slippery elm bark forms a gel-like
properties. Mix one
fatigue, irritability, and is considered to be much reduce in�ammation and also help substance when mixed with water, providing
tablespoon of apple cider
weakened immunity. more effective in bringing in �ghting infections caused by a dry vinegar with warm water and a protective coating for the throat. Consume
To relieve yourself from relief from dry cough. This cough.Combine two tablespoons of slippery elm bark tea to ease dry cough
honey, and drink this concoction
constant dry cough, you is called turmeric milk lemon juice and one tablespoon of symptoms.
to soothe the throat.
can try some simple or haldi ka doodh. Drink honey. Drink this mixture several times
natural home remedies. turmeric milk twice a day. a day. Disclaimer: The Free Press Journal bears no responsibility for the content that appears on this page.
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Mahakumb Mumbai, Wednesday,
April 30, 2025

Points tally
Team M W L T N/R Pts NRR
TOP STUFF | Angkrish, Rinku shine with the bat while
Chakravarthy, Narine star with the ball as KKR win by 14 runs CSK look to turn around
fortunes against PBKS
Knight Riders triumph
RCB 10 7 3 0 0 14 0.521
MI 10 6 4 0 0 12 0.889
GT 9 6 3 0 0 12 0.748
It has been a disappointing season for the Super Kings

after all-round effort

DC 10 6 4 0 0 12 0.362
PBKS 9 5 3 0 1 11 0.177 PTI
CHENNAI
LSG 10 5 5 0 0 10 -0.325
KKR 10 4 5 0 1 9 0.271 Their play-off hopes all but
RR 10 3 7 0 0 6 -0.349 PTI over, Chennai Super Kings
NEW DELHI would look to turn around a
SRH 9 3 6 0 0 6 -1.103 floundering campaign when
CSK 9 2 7 0 0 4 -1.302 A superb all-round perform- they square off against a better-
ance helped Kolkata Knight placed but erratic Punjab

Briefs
Riders beat Delhi Capitals, Kings in their Indian Premier
despite a valiant fight from the League match here on
latter, by 14 runs in their IPL Wednesday.
encounter at the Arun Jaitley It has been a disappointing
NEW DELHI
Stadium, here on Tuesday. season for five-time champions
India bow out Chasing a challenging 205 CSK, languishing at the bottom
of Sudirman for victory, the Capitals were
restricted to 190/9 in 20 overs
of the table with just two wins
out of nine games.
Cup b’dton with Faf Du Plessis (62), Axar PBKS, on the other hand, are
Patel (43) and Vipraj Nigam placed fifth in the standings

Squads:
(38) among the topscorers for with five wins from nine
DC. matches and would look to rise Gopal, Matheesha
For KKR, Sunil Narine up with a victory against a Chennai Super Kings: Pathirana.
picked 3/29 while Varun demoralised CSK side, which MS Dhoni (c&wk), Dewald PBKS:
Chakravarthy scalped 2/39. failed to get its combinations Brevis, Devon Conway, Shreyas Iyer (c),
Earlier, Kolkata Knight right so far in the season. Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Yuzvendra Chahal,
Riders' top-order gave them a What has been most dis- Rasheed, Vansh Bedi, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus
blazing start but the middle heartening for CSK is their Andre Siddharth, Ayush Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera,
Struggling singles stars PV order failed to capitalise on it inability to master the home Mhatre, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Vyshak
Sindhu and HS Prannoy as they posted 204 for nine conditions at the Chepauk, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur,
disappointed yet again as against Delhi Capitals. considered a fortress for a long VIjay Shankar, Sam Harpreet Brar, Vishnu
India crashed out of the Coming into the game with time. Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Vinod, Marco Jansen,
BWF Sudirman Cup Finals three losses in their last five Kolkata Knight Riders' Angkrish Raghuvanshi plays a shot during the Indian Premier CSK would be desperate to Deepak Hooda, Jamie Lockie Ferguson, Josh
after conceding an matches, KKR got off to a fly- League (IPL) match. AFP register their third win of the Overton, Kamlesh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett,
unassailable 1-3 lead to ing start as Sunil Narine (27) tournament to keep slim hopes Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Kuldeep Sen, Pyla
Indonesia in a group D Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Avinash, Suryansh
Scoreboard
and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (26) of making it to the playoffs
match, here Tuesday. put on the team's highest Patel 4-0-27-2, K Yadav 3-0-27-0. alive. Even a talisman like Shivam Dube, Khaleel Shedge, Musheer Khan,
Having lost to Denmark 1-4 opening stand of the season -- KKR: R Gurbaz c A Porel b M Starc 26, S DC: A Porel c Russell b Roy 4, Faf du Mahendra Singh Dhoni has Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Harnoor Pannu, Aaron
in their opening match on 48 runs off just 17 balls -- after Narine lbw V Nigam 27, A Rahane lbw Plessis c Rinku b Narine 62, K Nair lbw b failed to fire up the side after Mukesh Choudhary, Hardie, Priyansh Arya,
Sunday, India needed to DC skipper Axar Patel (2/27) Axar 26, A Raghuvanshi c K Nair b Arora 15, KL Rahul run out (Narine) 7, A taking over the leadership Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Azmatullah Omarzai.
win Tuesday's contest to won the toss and opted to Chameera 44, V Iyer c V Nigam b Axar 7, Patel c Rana b Narine 43, T Stubbs b from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who
stay alive in the race for the bowl. R Singh c M Starc b V Nigam 36, A Narine 1, V Nigam b Russell 38, A has been ruled out due to an
knockout stage. The defeat However, the defending Russell (run out) 17, R Powell lbw M Sharma c Narine b Chakravarthy 7, M elbow injury. he takes on Arshdeep Singh in form for PBKS while opening
has rendered their India's champions faltered in the Starc 5, A Roy c Chameera b M Starc 0, Starc c Gurbaz b Chakravarthy 0, D And Dhoni admitted that the powerplay. The most enter- the batting and the onus would
last group match against middle overs and managed 45 H Rana (not out) 0, V Chakaravarthy (not Chameera 2*, K Yadav 1* Extras (B-5, CSK are struggling to get their taining battle is expected to be be on left-arm pacer Khaleel
England -- who also made runs in the last five overs as out) 1. Extras (LB-3, NB-1, W-11) 15. Total NB-1, W-4)10 Total (For 9 wkts, 20 overs) line-ups right. between Shivam Dube and Ahmed to contain the duo.
an exit from the DC pulled back things in the (For 9 wkts, 20 overs) 204. Fall of 190 Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-43, 3-60, 4- "If you see the powerplay, Yuzvendra Chahal in the In skipper Shreyas Iyer,
tournament -- death overs. wickets: 1-48, 2-85, 3-91, 4-113, 5-174, 6- 136, 5-138, 6-146, 7-160, 8-160, 9-189 whether it was the combina- middle overs. PBKS have got a batter, who
inconsequential. Indonesia, On a better batting surface 177, 7-203, 8-203, 9-203. Bowling: M Bowling: Anukul 4-0-27-1, Arora 2-0-19- tion or the conditions, we are Chahal has been in magnifi- can control the pace of the
who had beaten England 5- compared to the previous Starc 4-0-43-3, D Chameera 3-0-46-1, M 1, Rana 4-0-49-0, Chakravarthy 4-0-39-2, struggling with both bat and cent form for PBKS in the sec- game, but CSK would rely on
0 on Sunday, and Denmark game, Narine took the attack Kumar 2-0-17-0, V Nigam 4-0-41-2, A Narine 4-0-29-3, Russell 2-0-22-1 ball," Dhoni had said. ond half of the tournament, Afghanistan spinner Noor
made it to the knock-out to Dushmantha Chameera CSK's young and it would be inter- Ahmad to deliver the goods.
round after winning two (1/46), smashing him for 25 Mitchell Starc, hitting two (26) continued the momen- play. recruit Ayush Match starts esting to see how the At 43, Dhoni has shown
matches on the trot. runs in an over that included boundaries and a six before tum, hitting Starc for a six and However, KKR stuttered in Mhatre, who at 7.30 P.M CSK middle order glimpses of his legendary fin-
two sixes -- one of them a one- edging to Abhishek Porel in a four, and then adding a the middle overs as Delhi grabbed eyeballs on Live on Star handles him. ishing skills but despite being a
WARSAW handed slog over midwicket -- the third over, ending the couple of more boundaries off Capitals’ spinners struck back his IPL debut, will Sports Priyansh Arya and shrewd tactician, he is strug-
C’thambaram and a four. opening stand. Mukesh Kumar to take KKR to with a vengeance. look to put on a Prabhsimran Singh gling to field a winning combi-

in the joint
Gurbaz then took on Skipper Ajinkya Rahane 79/1 at the end of the power- strong display when have been in good nation on the field.

first place

Establishment trying to create Cricketing world, led by Sachin

safety net for Suryavanshi Tendulkar, salutes boy wonder
The sensation is being guided by RR head coach Suryavanshi broke ex-RR batter Yusuf Pathan's record for 2nd fastest ton
PTI PTI
NEW DELHI NEW DELHI
Delivering under pressure,
Indian Grandmaster "My mother died and I could- He is a baby and "What were you doing at 14?" Vaibhav's fearless
Aravindh Chithambaram n't handle the circumstances. he knows no fear. asked some of cricket's big- approach, bat
put it across Frenchman Just that," Sadanand gest names as they saluted the
Alireza Firouzja in the final Viswanath's voice suddenly
This is just the fearless and evidently gifted speed, picking the
game to finish joint first became emotional as his co- start. Suryavanshi Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his length early, and
with 11 points after the end passengers in a second AC ripped all the blazing hundred in the IPL, transferring the
of the rapid section of train compartment, which manuals that dealt describing the child prodigy energy behind the
Superbet Rapid and Blitz
tournament, a part of the
included an American tourist,
a cricket reporter and a young
with traditional as a star in the making.
After Suryavanshi, playing
ball was the recipe
Grand Chess Tour. The businessman, heard in rapt batting for Rajasthan Royals, smashed behind a fabulous
Indian wild card entrant attention. approaches Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan innings.
needed to match Firouzja It was a journey from WV Raman for a six over mid-wicket in Sachin Tendulkar
and Slovenian Vladimir Gwalior to Delhi after the portive shoulder and people former India cricketer
Jaipur to become the youn- Indian cricketer
Fedoseev on points, and completion of a Ranji match around them to provide sane gest centurion in T20s last
he got a little lucky after and Viswanath, then a advice. More than a decade night, the cricketing world
wild complications as the domestic umpire, got talking later, Vinod Kambli, after net around the teenager, duly applauded his special hundred by an Indian with his was left hugely impressed. contenders for IPl!
Frenchman lost on time about his brief but eventful back to back Test double tons, whose life has changed after feat. 35-ball century. Suryavanshi "What were you doing at composure, class, and courage
from what could have international career of three suddenly lost his way and becoming the youngest ever "Vaibhav's fearless was not even born when 14?!! This kid is taking on the beyond his years. We are wit-
been a drawn rook and Tests and 22 ODIs. His finest stories of indiscipline, instead centurion in IPL's history. approach, bat speed, picking Pathan smashed a 37-ball best bowlers in the world nessing the rise of a phenom-
pawns endgame. hour was a stumping of Javed of his rasping slashes over "Rahul Dravid sir has taken the length early, and transfer- hundred 15 seasons ago. without blinking an eyelid! ena. Indian cricket's next
Miandad off another teenage point, flew around at speed of Vaibhav under his wings and ring the energy behind the "Many congratulations to Vaibhav Suryavanshi - superstar is here," said
NEW DELHI prodigy Laxman knots. Perhaps, none of them he has spoken to his parents ball was the recipe behind a young #VaibhavSuryavanshi remember the name! Playing Srikkanth.
Prabhsimran Sivaramakrishnan's bowling. had a well-intentioned man of and also BCA president fabulous innings. End result: for breaking my record of the with a fearless attitude. Proud India pacer Mohammed
bullish about 'Siva' (then 18) and
Viswanath (22 at the time)
honour and integrity like 14-
year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Rakesh Tiwary ji. Vaibhav's
parents have been told to pay
101 runs off 38 balls. Well
played!" the iconic Sachin
fastest @IPL hundred by an
Indian! Even more special to
to see the next generation
shine!" wrote Yuvraj.
Shami wrote:
Suryavanshi, what
"Vaibhav
an
PBKS’ chances crash-landed on the TV has in Rajasthan Royals' head heed to any advice that comes Tendulkar, himself a child see it happen while playing for Former India opener Kris incredible talent..Scoring a
screens of Indian drawing coach Rahul Dravid. from Dravid sir regarding the prodigy who went on to @rajasthanroyals, just like I Srikkanth called Suryavanshi century at just 14 is unreal.
rooms during the spring of Bihar Cricket Association development of their child. become one of the best did. the next superstar of Indian Keep shining brother."
1985 and before the autumn of president Rakesh Tiwary, "He has a special talent and batters in the game, wrote "There's truly something cricket. Former India women's
1986, the talented duo had along with the Rajasthan well-intentioned people need on 'X'. magical about this franchise "At 14, most kids dream & team captain Mithali Raj was
fallen by the wayside. Royals management, Dravid to do their bit in order to help Suryavanshi broke former for youngsters. Long way to eat Icecream.Vaibhav among the greats of the game
They were "kids" back then, and Vaibhav's father Sanjiv, Vaibhav realise his full poten- Rajasthan Royals batter Yusuf go, champ!" wrote Pathan. Suryavamshi delivers a fabu- who were left in awe of the
who perhaps needed a sup- are trying to create a safety tial," a Bihar CA official said. Pathan's record for the fastest India great Yuvraj Singh too lous 100 against one of the teenager from Bihar.

star is born
Rathour heaps praise on prodigious Vaibhav
Punjab Kings opener
Prabhsimran Singh is
bullish about his team's
chances of making the play-
offs for the first time since PTI and seven fours in his stun- good bowling attack, it was from that day onwards we nary innings.
2014 as it is playing JAIPUR ning onslaught against an really special and lot of knew we have found some- "Exceptional knock, spec-
"different" cricket in the array of international credit to him (Suryavanshi)," thing special and it was on us tacular knock. The kind of
Shreyas Iyer-Ricky Ponting Rajasthan Royals batting bowlers including Ishant Rathour said at the post- to nurture him and bring power he generates, the kind
era. Both captain Iyer and coach Vikram Rathour Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, match press conference. him to this level." Rathour of position he gets into,
head coach Ponting are in termed 'wonder kid' Prasidh Krishna, "He is a special talent and feels Suryavanshi can serve cleanly hits the ball.
the middle of their first Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a Washington Sundar and he has got great downswing Indian cricket for long, pro- "Everything is special
season with Punjab Kings special talent who can serve Afghanistan's Rashid Khan if go into technique and that vided he continues to work about that kid and if he
but Prabhsimran has been Indian cricket for a long time and Karim Janat to hand RR helps him generate this kind hard. keeps going and keeps work-
around since 2019. He has if he keeps his focus. eight-wicket win. of power and today he "Lot of credit to him that ing hard, he is going to have
worked with multiple Suryavanshi, on Monday, "We have been watching it showed everybody how good he kept his nerves. He has a a long, long career in Indian
captains and coaches in his made a record 38-ball-101 to nets for last few months, we he is. solid head on his shoulders, cricket," he said.
long stint at PBKS but feels become IPL's youngest cen- knew what he is capable of "For a 14-year-old kid to he showed great tempera- Rathour, however, said it
the Iyer-Ponting bring a turion at 14 years and 32 and what shots he can play play like this definitely makes ment today. Even the couple would be unfair on
breath of fresh air. "It's been Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi (L) is being days. but to do it in front of these him special. We saw him first of games earlier also he Suryavanshi to compare him
seven years for me with greeted by his teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal as he walks The left-handed kind of crowd and in a situ- time four months back when showed what he is capable of with someone like Sachin
Punjab Kings.” back to the pavilion after his dismissal. AFP Suryavanshi smashed 11 sixes ation like this against a really he came for the trials and and today was an extra ordi- Tendulkar.

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Briefs
T20 MUMBAI LEAGUE | Rahane, Sarfaraz, Thakur, Shaw, Dube
and Deshpande are the other icon players for the third season
PV 11 crowned champions of
SV Cricket Tournament 2025
MUMBAI
MSSA Camp Surya, Shreyas named PV 11 defeated Danger 11 in a one-sided final clash

among 8 icon players

for summer
FPJ News Service
ends today MUMBAI

PV 11 were crowned as the

FPJ News Service In its previous editions, the champions of the SV Cricket
MUMBAI T20 Mumbai League has Tournament 2025. The one-
served as a proven platform day cricketing spectacle in
The Mumbai Cricket for emerging talent, offering Chembur on Sunday, saw 16
Association (MCA) young cricketers the oppor- competitive teams vying for
on Tuesday tunity to showcase their skills glory in a high-energy format.
announced a alongside some of the game’s In the final PV 11 defeated
star-studded most established names. The Danger 11 in a one-sided clash.
The Mumbai Schools line-up of icon 2025 season has received over PV 11 won the toss and opted
Sports Association in players for the 2800 player registrations. to field first, placing confi-
association with Dream T20 Mumbai League The T20 Mumbai League dence in their bowling unit —
Sports, conducted its Free 2025. Suryakumar Yadav, will feature eight franchises: a move that turned out to be a PV 11 team pose for a photograph after winning the SV
Summer Camp at Azad Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya North Mumbai Panthers game-changer. Their bowlers Cricket Tournament 2025 in Chembur.
Maidan from April 16 and Rahane are among the eight (Horizon Sports India Private displayed excellent line and
will end on Wednesday. IPL stars named as the icon Limited), ARCS Andheri (Arcs length, effectively containing The event was a true celebra- In the second match, Shiv
Continuing a legacy of players. Joining the roster of Sports & Entertainment the opposition and restricting tion of grassroots cricket, Shakti continued their
over 50 years, this year’s icon players are Sarfaraz Private Limited), Triumph Danger 11 to just 14 runs in leaving fans and players with unbeaten form with a com-
edition stood out by plac- Khan, Shardul Thakur, Prithvi Knights Mumbai North East four overs, leaving the crowd unforgettable memories. manding 43-22 win over
ing equal emphasis on the Shaw, Shivam Dube and (Transcon Triumph Knights in awe of their discipline and Spurthi Sports Club. The final
mental and physical well- Tushar Deshpande. All eight Private Limited), Namo control. Shirodkar outplays women’s match of the day saw
being of young athletes. players have represented
India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav in a file pic. PTI Bandra Blasters (Pk Sports With a modest target in Swastik in Rajyastariya Hothkaru edge out Akash
The camp offered hands- India at the highest level. The They represent the spirit, raise its stature and provide Ventures Private Limited), sight, PV 11's batters came out Kabaddi Spardha Sports Club with a confident
on training in Football, T20 League returns after a six- legacy and excellence of fans with a thrilling and mem- Eagle Thane Strikers (Eagle all guns blazing. Showing no Shirodkar put up on a spec- 28-20 finish, advancing to the
Basketball, and Tennis to year break with the third edi- Mumbai cricket. Their pres- orable experience,” said Infra India Ltd.) and Aakash signs of pressure, they chased tacular performance to defeat next round with high spirits.
305 boys and girls, aged tion scheduled to take place at ence will not only inspire and Ajinkya Naik, President of Tigers Mumbai Western down the required runs in just Swastik with a resounding 52- Meanwhile, in the men’s
between 8 and 14 years. the Wankhede Stadium from mentor emerging talent but MCA. Suburbs (World Star Premier 3.2 overs, sealing the match 30 victory in the women's cat- category, Shiv Shankar domi-
May 26 to June 8. also serve as a valuable learn- Each franchise will be League LLP) along with two with dominance and flair. The egory of the 72nd Rajyastariya nated their encounter with
MUMBAI “We are delighted to unveil ing opportunity for them as allowed to select one icon new teams SoBo Mumbai emphatic win crowned PV 11 Kabaddi Spardha, organised NMMC, sealing a solid 40-19
Emily comes eight icon players who have
brought immense pride to
we remain committed to dis-
covering and promoting the
player as part of their squad,
adding both experience and
Falcons (Roadway Solutions
India Infra Ltd.) and Mumbai
as champions of the SV
Cricket Tournament 2025,
by Shree Mavli Mandal in
Thane on Tuesday. The attack-
victory. Chembur Krida
Kendra and Shree Samarth
first in U-7 Mumbai with their perform- next generation of India’s star power to their line-ups. South Central Maratha Royals marking a day filled with ing and defensive cohesion Thane battled it out in a thril-
girls chess ances on both the domestic
and international stage.
cricketing stars. Having these
players in the league will also
The MCA will announce the
date of the auction soon.
(Royal Edge Sports &
Entertainment).
excitement, team spirit, and
top-class cricketing action.
from Shirodkar left Swastik
struggling to keep pace.
ling contest, with Chembur
eventually prevailing 37-31.

Madrid Open
Tennis players in the dark because of power outage
AP day.” Gauff managed to beat “The cut is preventing the play was stopped. Dimitrov a standstill, knocking out sub-
MADRID Belinda Bencic 6-4 6-2 shortly use of electronic line calling eventually won 6-4, 7-6 (3) way networks, phone lines,
before the outage, which systems and also left a spider after the match resumed on traffic lights and ATM
Emily Das from Navy Former US Open champion apparently cut off the sound as cam dangling over the court Tuesday. Also, Matteo Arnaldi machines. Spanish power dis-
Children School secured Coco Gauff was preparing to she was giving a post-match inside Manolo Santana was leading Damir Dzumhur tributor Red Eléctrica said
first place with a perfect shower in a dark locker room interview on the court. Stadium,” the ATP added. 6-3 3-2 when play was sus- restoring power to large parts
5/5 in the girls category of after play at the Madrid Open Then the 2023 US Open Tournament organisers said pended. That match later con- of the country after the outage
Mumbai City District tennis tournament was sus- champion posted an they “had no choice but to sus- tinued - apparently with man- could take up to 10 hours.
Chess Association tourna- pended and then postponed Instagram story showing only pend/cancel all sporting activ- ual line calling - and Arnaldi Gauff also posted a photo of
ment hosted by Mumbai because of a major power out- an emergency light working in ity in order to guarantee the won 6-3 6-4. candles being distributed. “I
Chess Centre at Pedder age in Spain and Portugal. an otherwise dark locker safety of the players, fans and The doubles match was also don’t think we’re even going to
Road. Chaitanya Nagrale Then Gauff realized that the room. personnel.” They recom- completed and some players be able to go back to the hotel
from JB Vaccha School water was off, too. The ATP Tour said that two mended all spectators leave were practicing despite the because the traffic lights are
secured second place. “So I just had to take baby singles matches and one the sports complex. outage. A a few people out. It’s just crazy how much
Both qualified for the wipes and wipe myself,: Gauff doubles match were underway Grigor Dimitrov was lead- remained in the stands to we depend on electricity. It’s
Maharashtra State Under- said on Monday, “and spray when power went out at 12:34 ing Jacob Fearnley 6-4 5-4 watch. The blackout brought really insane and puts it in per- US Coco Gauff returns the ball to Switzerland’s Belinda
7 Chess Championships. some perfume and call it a p.m. local time (1034 GMT). inside the main stadium when much of Spain and Portugal to spective,” Gauff said. Bencic during the Madrid Open on Monday. AFP
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No one
should be
poor in a
well- In a country well
governed, poverty is some-
governed thing to be ashamed of
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PM MODI’S CARTE BLANCHE TO ARMED FORCES

DECIDE WHEN,
HOW, WHERE
1.2L to undertake Haj
P rime Minister Narendra
Modi has given the armed
forces 'complete freedom to de-
cide on the mode, targets, and
timing' of India's military re-
U nion Minister for Minority Affairs and
Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju ex-
tended his heartfelt wishes to all 1,22,518 pil-
sponse to the Pahalgam terror at- grims undertaking the sacred Haj journey on
tack, sources told NDTV Tuesday Tuesday. The first flights took off with 288 pil-
night. The message was deliv- grims from Lucknow and 262 pilgrims from
ered as the Prime Minister met Hyderabad. In a post on X, the Union Minis-
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, ter said that under the leadership of Prime
National Security Advisor Ajit Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of
Doval, and Chief of Defence India remains committed to ensuring a
Staff General Anil Chauhan. smooth and seamless Haj pilgrimage. He also
Sources said the Prime Minister prayed for a safe, blessed and spiritually en-
're-affirmed that it is our nation- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, incident since the Pulwama at- riching pilgrimage. "As #Haj2025 begins,
al resolve to deal a crush- the ruling BJP's ideological tack in February 2019. Then In- heartfelt wishes to all 1,22,518 pilgrims under-
ing blow to terrorism' mentor, reached the dia conducted precision air taking this sacred journey," he said.
and that he has
id yo u Prime Minister's strikes on terrorist camps in Bal-
'complete faith D ? residence. The akot in Pakistan. The camps
and confidence' K no w PM's message, were run by banned terror group Our relationship
with US is over
in the Indian sources ex- Jaish-e-Mohammed with help
military. In one of his first plained, green- from the Pak Army. Fast-forward
public comments on the Pahal-
Shortly after
the meeting,
Home Minister
gam attack, the Prime Minis-
ter vowed vengeance and said
lights military
action against
the terrorists
six years and it is another famil-
iar banned Pak-based terror
group - the Lashkar-e-Taiba - that
I n his victory speech after winning a stu-
pendous electoral battle, where his Liberal
Party came from behind to win the parlia-
his government would not
Amit Shah and allow terrorism's evil who killed 26 peo- has been linked with this attack. mentary election in Canada for a third con-
Mohan Bhagwat, agenda to succeed. ple, mostly civil- A proxy - The Resistance Front - secutive time, Mark
chief of the ians, in the worst such has claimed responsibility. Carney, set to continue
as prime minister,
flayed US President

Gates praises Namo Didis UN boss dials Jaishankar Donald Trump. The era
of integration between

M icrosoft Founder Bill Gates praised In-

dia's Namo Drone Didi program,
launched in 2023 to empower rural women
E xternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tues-
day that he received a call from the UN Secretary-
General Antonio Guterres, who enquired about the de-
Canada and the United
States of America is
over, Carney said, as
and boost agricultural productivity. Gates veloping situation arising out of the Pahalgam terror at- supporters cheered.
shared a video on his social media account, tack. "Received a call from @UN SG @antonioguterres," "Our old relationship with the United States,
showcasing the program's impact and the EAM Jaishankar wrote on X. He added that India ap- which had brought prosperity to Canada, is
women who are making it a success. Notably, preciates Guterres's unequivocal condemnation of the over," he added, cautioning Washington and
Gates visited India a month ago. Gates met terrorist attack in Pahalgam. "India is resolved that the President Trump that Canada has many other
with three Drone Didis from Bihar - Sangita perpetrators, planners and backers of this attack are options and will explore it, cutting down de-
Devi, Sumintra Devi, and Kajol Kumari. brought to justice," said EAM Jaishankar. pendency on America drastically.
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Om is more than just a sound; it’s a spiritual
tool that can awaken your body’s energy
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Artistes should have freedom to say no

A n artist should have the freedom to refuse the
work they don't want to do and that's only possi-
ble when they are financially secure, said veteran
when the artist is secured, it will reflect on the over-
all state of the Indian music industry. The lyricist,
credited for songs such as "Dekha Ek Khwaab", "Ek
screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar on Tuesday Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga", "Ghar Se Nikalte
highlighting the importance of intellectual property Hi", and "Dard-e-Disco", said the shelf life of music is
(IP) laws. Akhtar, who also serves as the chairperson "reducing by the day" all over the world today. "... It
of the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), said (music) is not heartfelt, it is ordered," he said.

WORLD IMMUNISATION WEEK Divisive forces should

VACCINES HAVE
be reined in
P DP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said "di-
visive forces" spreading "communal hate" on so-

SAVED 154MN LIVES

cial media in the aftermath of Pahalgam attack
must be identified and dealt with firmly to maintain
peace and harmony. The former chief minister of
the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir said she

V accines have saved 38 million lives in

South-East Asia, including India,
said World Health Organization
has received distress calls from Kashmiri students
across the country "living in fear due to ongoing un-
rest". "Some institutions have postponed exams and
(WHO) on Tuesday, as part of the World Immu- advised students to return home until normalcy is
nisation Week. World Immunisation Week is restored while others have decided oth-
marked annually in the last week of April erwise," she said. Mehbooba also
(24th-30th), to promote the use of vaccines to urged Union Home Minister
protect people of all ages against disease. Amit Shah and chief minis-
"Each year, in the last week of April, Saima Wazed, Regional Director, ters of all states to intervene
we come together to celebrate
id yo u WHO South-East Asia. She noted and ensure the safety of all
World Immunisation Week -- a D ? that in the last five decades, students until they can safely
powerful reminder of the life- K no w "vaccines have saved over 154 return home.
saving impact of vaccines. On World million lives globally -- an av-
This year's theme, "Immunisa- Immunisation Week, erage of six lives every
tion for all is humanly possi-
ble," reinforces our collective
spread the message that vac-
cines are safe, that vac-
minute". "Our WHO South-
East Asia Region has been at
Urine therapy can’t
commitment to protect every
cines save lives, and im-
munisation for all is
the forefront, with an estimated cure any disease
individual, at every age, from vac-
cine-preventable diseases," said
essential 38 million lives saved across the
Region," Wazed added. T here is no scientific evidence to prove that urine
therapy can treat any disease, said health ex-
perts on Tuesday, after Bollywood actor Paresh Raw-
al vouched for its benefits for his knee injury. In a re-

Celebrity chef sick of fame cent media interview, the veteran actor claimed that
he "sipped his urine like a beer first thing in the
morning" to heal his injured knee. "I did for 15 days

C elebrity chef Gordon Ram-

say said he struggles to cope
with the "nonstop attention" that
and when the X-ray reports came in, the doctor was
surprised," Rawal said. "As an oncologist, I
must emphasise that while anecdotal
comes with fame and said that experiences like Paresh Rawal's
there's nowhere in the world are fascinating, they should not
where I'm not recognised. He be mistaken for medical ad-
finds being famous is worse in vice. There is no scientific
America as he's constantly evidence supporting urine
recognised because of his therapy as a treatment for
British accent, reports female- any diseases whether mus-
first.co.uk. He told The Times culoskeletal injuries or can-
newspaper: "Fame brings non- cer," Dr. Abhishek Shankar,
stop attention. There's nowhere Assistant Professor, Depart-
in the world where I'm not recog- glasses in the UK, but over there, and you're screwed." Gordon ment of Radiation Oncology, at
nised, but America is a different the moment you open your went on to say he has learned to AIIMS, Delhi, told IANS. "
beast. I can put on a cap and dark mouth they recognise the accent ignore his critics over the years.
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It’s those who come to Mumbai to be stars
and do big roles who feel disappointed
- NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI
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VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI IS YOUNGER THAN IPL

Young rider

Bihar’s wonder boy

wins 6 medals
Y oung rider Hriday Brar from Chandigarh de-
livered a noteworthy performance, securing
three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals

O ver the years, IPL has helped several Indian

stars break down that one final door to Indian
team selection, be it boy wonders like Shubman
across various categories in the Delhi Horse
Show, one of India's oldest and most respected
equestrian events. Hriday Brar won two gold
Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal or late bloomers like medals in the Young Rider Dressage category, a
Suryakumar Yadav. Irrespective of age, state and gold and bronze in Young Rider
experience, the IPL grind continues to pay off, en- Jumping, a silver in Open
riching India's roster for the future. This could Dressage and a bronze
very well hold true for a 14 year, 33 days old Vaib- in Open Jumping sec-
hav Suryavanshi, who slammed the fastest century tions. The Delhi
by an Indian in IPL history and became T20s' Horse Show origi-
youngest centurion ever during the nated in the early
match against Gujarat Titans (GT) at
d yo u 20th century as a mil-
Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur Di ?
itary event organised
on Monday. During the match, he
K no w by the Indian Army.
smashed a quickfire 101 in just 38 his second nature. He is a boy
Whether
balls, consisting of seven fours younger than the IPL itself, with the
and 11 sixes. His runs came at a
Vaibhav makes it big
or not is something only competition on the verge of enter- 60 teams in Kho Kho
strike rate of 265.79. Six days old
when a gigantic six from MS Dhoni
time will tell, but he has
given a glimpse of
ing its fourth season when he was
born. Rising through Bihar and age-
Championship
T
brought back the 50-over glory home what could be in group cricket, one of Vaibhav's first he Under-19 Boys and Girls Kho Kho Cham-
the future
back in 2011, Vaibhav has been about notable experiences was in the Vinoo pionship, a key event of the 68th National
breaking records since the start. It has been Mankad Trophy back in October 2023. School Games, will be held at New Delhi's Thya-
graj Stadium from April 29 to May 3. Organised
by the Delhi administration under the aegis of
His Majesty’s Tiger Japan qualifies the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), the

A ctress Sonali Kulkarni decided to try her

hands at a new medium with her forthcom-
for U19 WC championship will see fierce competition among
30 boys' and 30 girls' Kho Kho teams from across
ing audiobook, "His Majesty's Tiger" by Audible.
During an exclusive conversation with IANS,
Sonali revealed that she was surprised
J apan became the 14th nation to seal their
place at the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup
2026 on Monday thanks to a dominant 115-run
the country. Notably, for the first
time in the history of the
National School Games,
when she received an of- victory over Fiji, capping a scintillating, unbeat- six out of the eight
fer for an au- en week at the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Kho Kho courts are
diobook as it Sano. The home side began the week with im- mat courts meant to
was a first for pressive wins over PNG and Fiji and arrived at ensure better safety
her. Sharing Monday's fixture knowing a for young athletes.
what drew her fourth victory
to this medium, would see them
she told IANS, "It
was a surprise for
advance to their
second U19 Men's
Brad Pitt’s new film
me," she said. CWC.
H ollywood star Brad Pitt has collaborated
with 'Concalve' fame director Edward Berg-
er on 'The Riders'. As per The Hollywood Re-
porter, 'The Riders' is based on Tim Winton's nov-

QUICK NEWS el of the same name, which was shortlisted for

the Booker Prize in 1995 and follows a man who
travels around Europe with his daughter looking

s te ps o b e h onou red pu re’s return to TV for their wife and mother who has
ve t Padmini Kolhraess Padmini
niti
Defi nd lyricist Javed Jackie Chaanctor Jackie Chan will gone missing. David Kaj-
ra
creenwrite emned the terror egendary d at The Locarno eteran act all set to make a
S d
Akhtar con cent tourists in
no
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be honour According to
Film Festiv festival organisers
will
V rn to
is
Kolhapure television after 11
grand retu ing into the powerfu
l
ganich is adapting for the
screen. Pitt was last
attack on in d urged the p
n
Pahalgam a t to take "solid,
e
Variety, th kie Chan with a years, step ata in the historical seen opposite George
ing role of Rajmkravarti Samrat
governmen eps" to address the r honour Jac eer award, recognis a , Clooney in the action
t
definitive s eaking to ANI, Akht
a r
lifetime ca arts master who drama "Ch hauhan." The actress
h
p
situation. S icised the alleged
l
the martia e Hong Kong actio
n Prithviraj C her TV journey wit comedy Wolfs and will
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I think the first shot Vaibhav ever played
(against Lucknow) would have taken
everyone’s breath away - RAVI SHASTRI

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KERALA BEGIN
CAMPAIGN WITH BIG WIN
K erala began their Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Foot-
ball Championship 2025 campaign with a massive 8-1 victory
over Bihar, in Group A of the competition, at the Ramakrishna Mis-
sion Ashrama Ground, in Narainpur (Chhattisgarh) on Tuesday. The
other game in the
group between
Meghalaya and
Rajasthan ended
4-0 in the former's
favour. Kerala and
MAY BECOME 1ST ASIAN FEMALE SWIMMER TO WIN OCEANS SEVEN CHALLENGE Meghalaya cur-

SAYANI HAS ONLY ONE

rently occupy the
top two respective
spots in Group A,

STRAIT TO CROSS
with three points
each; the side from the south are ahead on goal difference. Rajasthan
are third and Bihar fourth, with both teams having accrued a point

S ayani Das, who is currently the

first Asian female swimmer to
have crossed six out of seven chan-
oured with the Tenzing Norgay Na-
tional Adventure Award 2023 to
Sayani Das in the water adventure
apiece. In a completely dominant second-half display, Kerala out-
played Bihar, as Sreehari Unnikrishnan (16', 45') scored a first-half
brace, while Muhammed Shadil PP (68', 75') netted two in the second.
nels of the Oceans Seven Challenge, category by President Droupadi Mohammed Adhnan (53'), Calwin Thomas (59'), Alfas KE (90+1'), and
opened up on recently crossing the Murmu. Speaking to ANI about the Muhammed Shahil CK (90+3') scored one each.
Strait of Gibraltar and her last re- mission, Sayani said that swimming
maining mission of the challenge, through the Strait of Gibraltar was a
the Tsugaru Strait. She also spoke on
challenges associated with adven-
"mixed experience".
"It was a mixed experience because India fined for slow run rate
ture water sports in India. Sayani re-
cently spoke to ANI about
crossing the Strait of
it is an adventure sport. You cannot
predict what happens next.
Sometimes, you predict
I ndia have been fined five per cent of their match fee for main-
taining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in the Women's Tri-
series opener in Colombo, the ICC announced on Tuesday. India

d yo u
Gibraltar between
Di ?
something, but something had defeated hosts Sri Lanka by nine
Spain and Morocco
in April 2025 as Kn o w else happens. So yes, a
mixed experience," she
wickets in the rain-truncated series
opener at the R Premadasa Inter-
part of the Oceans On her next said. Sayani also men- national Stadium on Sunday.
Seven Challenge, a challenge, Sayani said that tioned that she began Vanessa de Silva of the Emi-
marathon swim- she wants to follow the as a pool swimmer. "I rates ICC International Panel of
ming challenge Oceans Seven challenge started the Oceans Sev- Match Referees imposed the
and become the first
consisting of seven en Challenge in 2017 and sanction after India were ruled
Asian and Indian to
open-water channels. do so. swam the English Channel to be one over short of the target
In 2023, she was hon- in July 2017," she said. after time allowances were taken
into consideration.

PBKS open innings with uncapped players

T wo uncapped Indian batters opening an in-
nings in the Indian Premier League (IPL)
usually signals a crisis in the team - either in-
in Priyansh Arya. With the rest of PBKS batters
blowing hot and cold too often, it's no surprise
that Prabhsimran (292 runs) and Priyansh (393
juries to main batters, or loss of form. In IPL runs) are the top two leading run-getters for the
2025, only Punjab Kings (PBKS) have dared to side in IPL 2025. Their partnership run-rate
open with two uncapped Indian players: a re- stands at 10.69 and average stands at 40, including
tained Prabhsimran Singh and dazzling newbie a century and fifty stand against their name.

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