First India-Jaipur Edition-12th June 2023

KK APPOINTED AS CHIEF OF BCCI’S ANTI CORRUPTION UNIT

Former IPS officer of Haryana cadre, KK Mishra has been appointed as chief of anti-corruption unit of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

FORECAST

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrested in connection with a Police Scotland probe into the Scottish National Party’s funding.

MANGAL DHILLON, VETERAN

ACTOR DIES OF CANCER AT 48

Veteran Punjabi and Hindi film actor-cum-director Mangal Dhillon is unfortunately no more. He passed away after a long battle with cancer.

SUNDAY ‘SPORTING’ SHOWSTOPPERS

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Breezy morning; otherwise, plenty of sunshine

IN BRIEF

Union HM Amit Shah being felicitated with a mace during a rally organised to celebrate 9 years of PM Modi’s govt, in Vellore on Sunday. P5

IndiGo airlines flight strays into Pakistan amid bad weather

An IndiGo airlines flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad strayed into Pakistan airspace near Lahore due to bad weather before heading back into Indian airspace after 30 minutes without any mishap, according to the official reports from the department on Sunday.

Probe now focusses on signal bypass in Odisha train crash Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) investigators’s probe into Odisha rail crash is focusing on suspected manual bypassing of an automated signalling system that guides train movementan action investigators believe sent a packed express train into a stationary freight train, railway sources told.

Man gets 15 years in prison for raping mentally-ill girl

A Delhi court sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for raping a mentally-ill girl in 2018, capturing the act and sharing the clip with other people. The court stated that the crime was premeditated and ordered that compensation of `10.5 lakh be paid to rape victim.

New era of learning!

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the 1st-ever National Training Conclave

Moni Sharma New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the firstever National Training Conclave at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre in New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan on Sunday.

Conclave was hosted by Capacity Building Commission with the objective to foster collaboration among civil services training institutes and strengthen the training infrastructure for civil servants across the country

Discussing vertical and horizontal silos, PM Modi exhorted officials to break the shackles of hierarchy while seeking out those with experience. Discussing his experience of earlier serving as CM and later as PM, Modi underlined that govt has never lacked talented, dedicated and committed officials.

HERoic HOCKEY GLORY!

This diverse gathering will foster the exchange of ideas, identify the challenges being faced and opportunities available, and generate actionable solutions and comprehensive strategies for capacity building.

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT STATEMENT

PM MODI SPEAKS WITH SOUTH AFRICAN PREZ

PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, during which both the leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral relations. Modi also thanked him for the relocation of 12 cheetahs.

Defiant Brij announces bid for 2024 LS elections

First India Bureau Gonda “Kaiserganj Lok Sabha se chunav ladunga, ladunga, ladunga (I will contest the election from Kaiserganj Lok Sabha constituency),” Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh asserted after addressing his first rally since some of India’s top women wrestlers raised sexual harassment allegations against him.

Asked by the reporters why he was not commenting on the wrestlers’ protest and what was he waiting for, BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said, “Court ke faisle ka (court’s verdict).”

State govt will develop Mangarh

Dham if Centre does not declare it as nat’l monument

GIVE PHOTO, AUDIO, VIDEO PROOF: DELHI POLICE TELLS THE TWO PROTESTING WRESTLERS

Two top women wrestlers who have accused WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of touching their breast and sliding his hand to the stomach — on the pretext of checking their breathing — have been asked by Delhi Police to provide photos, audio and video as evidence for their allegations. This even includes the photo of a “hug” that Singh is said to have given one of the complainants that was red-flagged in the FIR.

hief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said that State govt is making constant efforts to declare Mangarh Dham as a monument of national importance but if the Centre refuses to do so, State govt will carry out development works.

“Centre was repeatedly urged to declare Mangarh Dham as a national monument, but PM did not announce it even during his recent visit,” said Gehlot on Sunday while addressing ceremony of devp works worth `50.74

PM MODI SPEAKS

l It is responsibility of all govt servants to increase faith of people in the government system l Training should nurture potential of officials as well as inculcate whole of govt approach and spirit of Jan Bhagidari l Karmayogi Mission seeks to improve the orientation, mindset, approach of govt personnel so that they feel content and happy, and as a by-product of this improvement

Kuki members to boycott Centre’s peace committee

First India Bureau Imphal

A day after the Centre constituted a peace committee in Manipur, most Kuki representatives said they will boycott the panel as it included Chief Minister N Biren Singh and his supporters. Pointing out that their consent was not taken before including these members on the panel, they demanded that the Centre make the situation conducive for talks.

India triumphed over illustrious 4-time champions, South Korea, with a 2-1 victory, securing their first-ever Women’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup title in Japan on Sunday.

Congratulations to our young champions on winning the 2023 Women’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup!

The team has shown immense perseverance, talent and teamwork. They have made our nation very proud. Best wishes to them for their endeavours ahead. Narendra

AND COUNTING...

Djokovic Dynasty Continues!

erbia’s Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the men’s singles final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway’s Casper Ruud in three sets, 7-6, (7-1), 6-3, 7-5, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris on Sunday. Djokovic won his record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, breaking a tie with Rafael Nadal for most by a man.

Aussies Make History!

Australia beats India by 209 runs to win World Test Championship, first team to win all the ICC titles

Australia captain Pat Cummins, holding the winning mace, celebrates with teammates after winning the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 against India, at The Oval, in London on Sunday. Austalia won the test by 209 runs. Pat Cummins’ men set a massive 444-run target for India to pursue on Saturday.

18 die in 7 road mishaps across State on Saturday and Sunday

First India Bureau Jaipur

18 people died in separate roads accidents across the State on Saturday late night and Sunday, said the police.

Jodhpur: 4 of a family died and 7 were injured in a massive collision on outskirts of Keru-Meglasia village on Saturday.

Sikar: 3 people were killed and a dozen were injured during accident in Fatehpur on Sunday.

Kota: 3 people were killed and 3 were injured after a speeding jeep fell

into a deep pit on national highway in Kota.

Bhilwara: 2 youths died in an accident at Lapaliya Kheda intersection.

Udaipur: 2 people on bike were killed after colliding with a jeep.

Sawai Madhopur: 2 youths were killed while one was injured in Machchhipura bus stand of Gangapur city.

Bharatpur: A couple died, son injured as bike collided with a car. P2

PM Narendra Modi at inauguration of the first-ever National Training Conclave in Delhi on Sunday.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh addresses a programme marking the completion of 9 yrs of BJP-led central govt, in Gonda on Sunday.

Modi @narendramodi

IN BRIEF

Man hacks wife to death, tries to kill son in Churu

Churu: A man killed his wife with an axe in Rabudi under Sadulpur Hamirwas police station and then tried to kill his 4-year-old son as well. The accused is a truck driver and is said to be suffering from mental illness. According to sources, on Saturday evening, accused Rajpal went to his house and took his wife on the pretext of getting wood from the farm. He then killed his wife, Lata. The accused then reached home and jumped into a pool of water with his son, but the villagers saved them.

Tourism Minister

Vishvendra Singh sights in Sariska

Sariska: Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh visited Sariska on Sunday. Singh was thrilled to see Tiger ST8 during the Safari in Sariska. The minister was accompanied by Field Director RN Meena, DFO Devendra Jagawat and Ranger Jitendra Singh Choudhary. Sariska is the favorite destination of Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh.

Uncle murdered by nephew over illicit relationship with wife

Dungarpur: A 45-yearold man was allegedly murdered by his nephew in Dungarpur district, police said. Police informed the accused, Prakash (30), killed his uncle, Shankar, as the latter had an illicit relationship with the wife of the accused. “On Saturday night, Prakash arrived at his house located in Bhagora Village and found his wife with his Shankar. The fuming accused started beating Prakash and hit him on his head,” police said.

lose lives on weekend in Raj Road mishaps in Rajasthan

18 people

Four of family die on way back from Ramdevra after praying

Seven others were injured in the collision of Creta and an oil tanker in Jodhpur

Four people of a family died and 7 were injured in a massive collision between a Creta car and an oil tanker on the outskirts of Keru-Meglasia village of Jodhpur late on Saturday night. They were residents of Nagaur and were returning from Ramdevra, police said on Sunday.

Among dead are two women, a child and a man.

Jhanwar SHO Parameshwari said the deceased were identified as Draupadi, Rajudevi, 10-year-old Jaswant and 38-year-old Narpat. While Munnidevi, Anjali, Pawan, Mahavir, Lucky, Jyoti are injured. There were 6 children & 5 adults in the car.

Two youths died in an accident at Lapaliya Kheda intersection of Kareda police station area in Bhilwara. Police have kept the bodies in the mortuary of Mandal Hospital. The deceased have been identified as Raju and Kanhaiyalal. Both were residents of Chittorgarh. A postmortem will be done after arrival of relatives.

In another accident in Udaipur, two people on a bike were killed after colliding with a jeep. Both died before reaching the hospital. The accident happened in Nalafla Ghodasar of Semari police station. The two were returning home from Ahmedabad. Their dead bodies have been kept in the mortuary.

3 KILLED, DOZEN INJURED AS TRAILER RAMS INTO CAR

Fatehpur (Sikar): Three people were killed and a dozen were injured after a speeding trailer collided head-on with a car in Fatehpur town of Sikar district on Sunday afternoon, police said. Police informed the deceased have been identified as Mafiya Bano (60), Aarif (45) and Rehmat Bano (55), all residents of Fatehpur. “The incident took place near Bathod bus stand on the national highway on Sunday. The victims were heading towards Sikar for the engagement ceremony of Rehmat’s son when a speeding trailer coming from the opposite side rammed into the car. 3 of them died on the spot while a dozen members of the family were injured in the mishap and were rushed to hospital for first-aid,” said Sadar Police Station SHO KK Dhankhar.

do justice one day: Pilot

Pilot was speaking at unveiling of statue of his father and former Union min Rajesh Pilot

THREE LABOURERS DIE AS JEEP FELL INTO PIT IN KOTA

Kota: 3 people were killed and 3 were injured after a speeding jeep fell into a deep pit on national highway in Kota, police said. Police informed the deceased have been identified as Sahab Singh (22), Banna Lal (36) and Manbhawan Gurjar (45), all residents of Dausa. “The mishap took place in the wee hours of Sunday between Bandhadharmpura and Ananthapura bridge on national highway under the Ranpur Police Station area. The victims were returning from Bhopal when their jeep lost its balance and fell into a deep pit,” police said.

TWO DIE, ONE INJURED AS BIKE GOT HIT IN GANGAPUR CITY

Gangapur City (Sawai Madhopur):

Two youths were killed while one was injured in the Machchhipura bus stand of Sawai Madhopur district on Saturday night after their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle. Police informed the deceased have been identified as Rajendra and Sitaram. “The victims were heading towards Maliyon Ki Chowki village when they were hit by an unidentified vehicle from behind at Machchhipura bus stand on Gangapur-Sawai Madhopur mega highway. The injured Naresh is undergoing treatment,” police said.

Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra assumes command of Konark Corps

ANI Jaipur

Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra on Friday assumed the charge of Konark Corps as its 27th General Officer Commanding from Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor. On assuming the command of Konark Corps, Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra exhorted All Ranks to focus on operational preparedness for

PARENTS DEAD, SON INJURED IN ROAD MISHAP IN BHARATPUR

A man and his wife were killed and their son got seriously injured after their bike collided with a car in Bharatpur’s Udyog Nagar police station area. They had come from Mathura to Bhandor village in Bharatpur to meet their relatives. The incident happened near Reliance Petrol Pump. Son Bhupendra (35), along with his father Ramsingh (60) and his mother Fulwati (55) had come to Bhandor. Bhupendra was driving the bike when it collided with a car head on. After the accident, the driver of car fled leaving the car behind.

Former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot on Sunday said that every mistake demands punishment and God does justice to everyone one day. “We might have any kind of relations with each other, but the one who gives the biggest justice is the one with the ‘Neeli Chhatriwala’ (the Almighty), if not today then tomorrow justice will be done,” said Pilot. Pilot was addressing a gathering after unveiling a statue of his father and

PILOT STOPS GUDHA FROM ADDRESSING IN EVENT AT DAUSA

In an interesting move, Minister Rajendra Gudha was stopped from addressing the event. He was invited to address but at the last moment Pilot came on the podium and stopped Gudha. “I felt that Rajendra Gudha’s speech should not be held today,” said Pilot and Gudha sat back smiling. Gudha is known for his outspoken nature and giving controversial.

former Union minister Rajesh Pilot on his death anniversary at Gurjar hostel in Dausa. Before

Dotasra visits temple built by Jats in T’gana

PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra is on a visit to Telangana these days. On Sunday, he was welcomed by Jat Pravasi Samaj Trust in Hyderabad. Dotasra also visited the newly constructed temple built by the trust. Vikas Sharma, a native of Patoda in Laxmangarh, and other fellow members of Rajasthani community welcomed Dotasara on his arrival on Saturday.

The PCC Chief reached Anand Sharma’s residence with a convoy of vehicles from Hyderabad airport where he was welcomed by the people of Balaji Steel Es-

tablishment. On this occasion, Omprakash Indoria, Bodulal Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Anand Kumar, Vikas Sharma, Kapil Kumar, Aidan Bhati, Mahesh Bagdi, Jaiprakash Sharma, Damodar, Mahavir Prasad, Rajesh Kedia, Omprakash Jat, Gopal Jat, Dulichand Sharma, Kishore Sharma and other people in large numbers were also present.

BJP to protest in Jaipur on June 13

First India Bureau Jaipur

‘Assured Victory’ in the modern-day battlefield and combat readiness with realistic training.

Malhotra is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy.

BJP will hold a massive demonstration outside secretariat in Jaipur on June 13 for which all the preparations have been completed. Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore said that corruption is rampant in the rule of the Congress government and recovery of 2.31 crore in cash and gold from an almirah of Yojna Bhawan was a clear example of this.

RCA PREZ AT BARKATULLAH KHAN STADIUM IN JODHPUR

He said that the party will hold the demonstration on June 13 with a slogan of ‘Chalo Sachivalay’ in which thousands of the party workers from Jaipur will take part.

Rathore informed that a public meeting will be held at the party office from there the leaders and workers will march towards the secretariat. Next day of the demonstration, all BJP MLAs, MLA candidates, MPs and MP candidates will reach Jaipur and stage

Vaibhav attends Jodhpur Ward Cup Final

Shiv Prakash Purohit Jodhpur

he final match of the Jodhpur Ward Cup Championship 2023 Season-5 which began on different cricket grounds on May 3, the 72nd birthday of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was organized under the chief hospitality of Rajasthan Cricket Association President Vaibhav Gehlot.

Organizer and former Deputy Mayor Nyaz Mohammad said that the

match is organized every year on Gehlot’s birthday. He said that the competition gives an op-

portunity to the players to showcase their talent. He thanked the RCA President for giving an

Competitions like this gives an opportunity to the players to showcase their talent.

I thank the RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot for giving an opportunity to the locals of Suncity to play at Barkatullah Khan Stadium after a long time.

NYAZ MOHAMMAD, ORGANIZER, EX DY MAYOR

opportunity to the locals to play at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium after a long time. He said that

the Rajasthan Cricket Association under the chairmanship of Vaibhav Gehlot is making commendable efforts to bring forward the young talents and certainly the future of Rajasthan cricket will be bright in the coming days.

Organizer JNVU

Alumni Association President Sunil Chowdhary said that the winning team will get a cash of Rs one lakh and the runnerup will get Rs 51,000 cash incentives. Man of the series will get an electric Empire Magnus.

a one-day dharna at Yojana Bhawan. Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Meena said that the party has decided to expose the corruption of the government. “On June 14, we will hold a one-day

dharna at Yojana Bhawan and will expose the corruption of the government in a democratic way,” he said.

BJP national secretary Alka Gurjar, state general secretary Bhajan Lal Sharma, state vice president Mukesh Dadhich, former MP Narayan Panchariya, state secretary Shravan Bagdi and others including Ashok Saini, Jitendra Gothwal, Anand Sharma and Rajendra Singh Shekhawat were also present in the meeting today.

the unveiling of the statue, Sachin Pilot offered floral tributes to his father in Bhandana village.

‘Nathula Tiger’ Colonel Bishan Singh dies, cremation today

Jaipur

Colonel Bishan Singh Rathore, popularly known as Nathula Tiger in the Indian Army, died here on Sunday morning. He was 84 years old. His last rites will be performed with full military honors at Mokshadham on Sikar Road at 11 am on Monday. Col Rathore was ill for some days and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

Bishan Singh was born on 10 November 1938 in Bhagwanpura village of Nawan tehsil of Nagaur district. He joined the army in 1961. He commanded an army unit in Nathula during the IndoChina war of 1967. He was injured by a bullet in his hand during the war, but due to the indomitable courage of his unit, the Chinese army had to return. That is why Bishan Singh is known as ‘Nathula Tiger’. He was awarded the Sena Medal for gallantry in the war.

Arora sustains head injury in road mishap in Amritsar

First India Bureau Jaipur

Chairman of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited (RAJSICO) Rajiv Arora was injured in a road accident in Amritsar on Sunday morning. Arora sustained head injuries and was rushed to hospital. “Medical tests were performed and stitches were given on the head. The reports of medical tests are normal. Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly, Pratap Singh Bajwa met and inquired

on

about my health. CM Ashok Gehlot and Rajya MP Raghav Chadha also inquired about my health.

Feeling better now and will be on rest for next a few days,” tweeted Rajiv Arora.

Satyanarayan Sharma & Laxmikant Sharma Dausa

Shiv Prakash Purohit Jodhpur

Yogesh Sharma Jaipur

First India Bureau

Vaibhav Gehlot waving at people in Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur on Saturday.

Mangled remains of the Creta car after the accident in Jodhpur on late Saturday night.

Sachin Pilot at the event venue in Dausa on Sunday.

Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra (R) assuming charge of Konark Corps.

Rajiv Arora in hospital after the accident

Sunday.

Locals taking out the body from the car after the accident near Fatehpur in Sikar on Sunday. GS Dotasra being felicitated by Rajasthani Jat Community in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Late Col Bishan Singh Rathore

Rajendra Rathore

‘NeeliChhatriwala’will

Police officials recording statement from injured in Kota on Sunday.

‘A new lease of life’ for ten RTDC properties; to be renovated soon

The RTDC chairman said special tourist facilities are being made in land, water & soil

Jaipur

The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation is renovating 10 of its hotels, in an effort to give a new lease of life to its properties facing stiff competition from private hotels. A strategy has been chalked out by the Corporation to make its properties attractive and on par with the private hotels and resorts.

RTDC Chairman

Dharmendra Rathore said the department is working to get titles of properties and other assets under the name of the Corporation.

Hotel Kesar Jhumar

Bawdi of Ranthambore,

Metal auction: Bidding stopped by investors

The Mines department got a setback when directors did not show interest in all three blocks of base metal. There were three companies in the fray for the Khaklia Kheda block of Rajsamand.

Two companies were in the fray for Udaipur’s Pipaliya block of Mavli

two contenders were for Bhilwara’s Manpura block as well. Composite licence of all blocks was to be auctioned but investors pulled their hands from bidding due to lack of mineral reserve.

The department will send a report to GSI to prove minerals, after which the process of mining licence will be adopted instead of composite.

Cyber fraudsters try to dupe and abuse Raj High Court Judge

First India Bureau Jaipur

Six IAS officers coming back to Rajasthan

We have a total of 74 properties, out of which we are renovating 10 hotels, which will be run by the Corporation itself. The work is underway. We are also working on a strategy to give 34 other properties under O&M Model DHARMENDRA RATHORE, RTDC CHAIRMAN

Unidentified cyber criminals attempted to dupe a Rajasthan High Court judge in Jaipur. They used abusive words when the judge refused to share details with the miscreants. Following the directions of the judge, the court master of Rajasthan High Court has filed an FIR. The High Court judge received an anonymous call at 9:28 am on June 7. The miscreants impersonated SBI officials and asked for the credit card details of the judge. The HC judge refused to share the details and instead asked the miscreant for his identity.

CURAJ gets NAAC A++ Grade

The Central University of Rajasthan has been accredited with a CGPA of 3.54 and the highly coveted A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Peer team consisting of two Vice-Chancellors of reputed Universities, Director of a state university and Professor

from a Central University visited the Central University of Rajasthan from 22 to 24 May this

year and reviewed various parameters.

The parameters included curriculum, teaching-

learning and evaluation; research, innovation and expansion; learning infrastructure and resources; student support and progress; Governance, Leadership and Management. The committee also verified the claims made by the university in its self-study report regarding physical facilities like class rooms, sports and cultural facilities, research laboratories, hostels, faculty quarters etc.

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur

In a good news for the bureaucracy of the state, six IAS officers who were either on study leave or central deputation will return to the state and will take up new responsibilities.

The officers will return by June end or July. The officers include Rajan Vishal, Archana Singh, Inderjeet Singh, Neha Giri, Arushi Malik and Anandhi. 2007-batch officer Anandhi is also returning from deputation at LBSNAA Mussoorie, where she was working as deputy director.

Rajan Vishal, Inderjeet Singh and Arushi Malik had gone to foreign training in June last year. Inderjeet Singh’s wife Neha Giri and Rajan Vishal’s wife Archana Singh had also gone with them and will now return. Rajan and Archana are the officers of 2008 batch, Inderjeet Singh and Neha Giri are from 2010 batch

STATE IFS CADRE LACKS STRENGTH

Rajasthan’s forest department is running on the strength of only 77 IFS officers, that too when the state has the maximum number of tiger and leopard reserves and conservation reserves. The number of IFS officers working in the state is only 77. The cadre strength is of 92 offi cers. 4 offi cers of APCCF level, 2 offi cers each of CCF and CF level and 7 Deputy Conservator of Forests are presently on deputation. One of them, Sangram Singh Katiyar, is under APO status. 8 IFS offi cers are on training currently. Nirmal Tiwari

while Arushi Malik is of 2005 batch. After their return, the burden of additional charge on officers will be reduced.

Hotel Gokul of Nathdwara, Hotel Sarovar of

Pushkar, Hotel Lake Palace of Alwar, Hotel Gangaur of Jaipur, Hotel

Khadim of Ajmer, Hotel Kajri of Udaipur, Hotel Forest Lodge in Bharat-

pur, Tiger Den in Sariska, Hotel Shikhar in Mount Abu are being renovated.

Hotel Lake Palace of Alwar is among the several properties set to be renovated by RTDC.

Nirmal Tiwari Jaipur

First India Bureau Jaipur

PERSPECT VE

REDISCOVERING THE ANCIENT, ASPIRING FOR THE MODERN

Shashi Shekhar

The writer is former CEO of Prasar Bharati, managed the dual broadcast networks of Doordarshan and AIR, while also serving as CEO of Rajya Sabha TV, India’s parliamentary TV Channel

Collective Spirit, Concrete Action, Mann Ki Baat and Its Influence on India

Climate change has come to dominate modern-day politics and political activism in much of the developed West. This has occurred even more so in the last few years, owing to increased efforts to influence policies across governments on issues ranging from sustainability to decarbonization. Climate politics in the West is largely identified with Leftleaning political movements that usually don the label of ‘progressivism’ as compared to Right-leaning ‘conservatism.’

In India, the political templates of the West fall by the wayside, as PM Narendra Modi has defied the political stereotypes used in the West through a policy-level commitment to sustainability. To understand how he has broken through these stereotypes to champion sustainability, one has to take a journey through Mann Ki Baat over the years, in which he connects modern India’s priorities with ancient India’s principles. The PM considers the past to be a living guide that is constantly mentoring, informing, guiding and advising. Mann Ki Baat has, in many ways, brought ancient India’s history alive to have a conversation with modern India on its path to development.

PAST INSPIRES THE PRESENT

The ancient Indian lessons on conservation and afforestation on Mann Ki Baat have inspired grassroots champions across India to share their voluntary efforts to combat climate change. An unusual instance of this is the inspirational manner in which Sonal Mhatre’s wedding was hosted by her grandfather Khandu Maruti Mhatre, a farmer from Narayanpur village of Junner Taluka of Pune. Her grandfather came upon the idea of distributing saplings of the Kesar variety of mango, thus making her wedding an everlasting story of love for nature.

In the April 2018 episode, the PM touched upon a subject that has been dear to him for decades—water conservation. He took the opportunity to inform listeners about how water conservation has been a way of life in India for centuries. Recalling the due priority and importance given to each drop of water, he highlighted the many indigenous methods developed to conserve water. Talking about stone carvings in Tamil Nadu depicting irrigation systems, water conservation methods and drought management, he urged the listeners of Mann Ki Baat to visit historic sites in the state, such as Mannarkovil, Cheranmahadevi, Kovilpatti and Pudukkottai, to see these massive stone inscriptions. Drawing people’s attention to baoris (stepwells), which have emerged as famous tourist spots, such as the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site of Adalaj and Patan’s Rani ki Vav in Gujarat, PM Modi called them temples of water conservation. Speaking about Chand Baori in Rajasthan, one of the biggest and the most beautiful stepwells of India, the PM drove home the point that water conserva-

tion has had an ethical and societal value in India from ancient times.

More than a year later, in November 2019, the programme veered back to this critical subject, during which the PM highlighted the manner in which ancient Indian culture celebrated rivers periodically, through festivals dedicated to 12 rivers across India.

My dear countrymen, Pushkaram, Pushkaraalu, Pushkaraha—have you ever heard these terms? Do you know what these are? Let me tell you. These are the different names by which festivals organized on 12 different rivers across the country are called. One river every year…that means it would recur on that particular river after 12 years… and this festival is held sequentially every year in 12 different rivers spread across the country… and it lasts for 12 long days. Just like the Kumbh festival, this too, encourages the concept of national unity. And echoes the philosophy of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ (One India Best India). […] Pushkaram is a festival in which the greatness of the river, the glory of the river, the importance of the river in our lives… all these are brought forth naturally. Our forefathers put a lot of emphasis on nature, on environment, on water, on land, on forests. They understood the importance of rivers, and tried to inculcate a positive mindset towards rivers in the society. They constantly strove to conflate the river with the cultural stream, the stream of tradition, and with the society. And the interesting thing is that, not only did it bring the society closer to the rivers, it also brought people closer to each other. Last year, the Pushkaram was held on the Thamirabarani river in Tamil Nadu. This year it was held on the Brahmaputra River. Next year it will be held in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on the Tungabhadra River.

In April 2022, PM Modi once again invoked tradition and cultural values to speak about water conservation, highlighting its importance. He quoted ancient Indian scriptures to renew his appeal to citizens: Paniyam paramam loke, jeevanam jeevanam samritam (Water is most important for survival of life on our planet, all of life is encompassed in it).

Explaining the essence of the quote, he reiterated how water was the basis for all life on the Earth and the greatest resource for humanity. Recounting how water conserva-

PM Narendra Modi recounted the ‘Anushasan Parv’, a chapter from the Mahabharata, that speaks of the belief that planting a tree begets an offspring in the form of that tree. Drawing further examples from Bhagavad Gita, PM Modi also highlighted how concern for the well-being of trees in the middle of the battlefield is a reminder of how our ancestors valued nature and conservation. Citing a quote from Shukracharya’s treatise, he also drew attention of listeners to the medicinal value of every tree, plant and herb. Giving his own example from his days as the Chief Minister, PM Modi described how, at the Ambaji Temple.

tion was a persistent theme across great Indian epics, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, PM Modi emphasized the need to connect water sources across India. Tracing India’s water engineering heritage to the Indus–Sarasvati civilization, he spoke about how Harappan sites had

interconnected systems of water sources. Paying special attention to indigenous wisdom in water conservation of several native tribes, the PM underscored how sustainable living was a universal ethic across ancient India’s diverse cultures.

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What do you get when you combine the power of radio with the vision of a nation’s leader? Mann Ki Baat, the remarkable monthly radio programme that has taken India by storm. For over nine years, PM Narendra Modi has used this platform to connect with his people, sharing his thoughts, ideas and vision for the country.

And now, as the show approached its hundredth episode, Collective Spirit, Concrete Action takes you on a journey through the themes that have defined Mann Ki Baat and shaped India’s developmental trajectory.

But what makes Collective Spirit, Concrete Action truly special are the insights and perspectives it offers from grassroots change-makers and iconic personalities. Through their stories and experiences, readers will understand how the programme has inspired societal change and impacted the lives of individuals and communities across the country.

SPIRITUAL SPEAK

As a water bead on a lotus leaf, as water on a red lily, does not adhere, so the sage does not adhere to the seen, the heard, or the sensed.

Don’t mean spectrum: Shah’s ‘3G, 4G parties’ dig at Congress, DMK

Agencies

New Delhi

Union home minister Amit Shah took a dig at the Congress and DMK over dynasty politics and alleged corruption by calling them “2G, 3G, 4G” parties at a public meeting in Vellore on Sunday.

“Congress and DMK are 2G, 3G, 4G parties. I am not talking about the 2G (spectrum allocation scam). 2G means two generations, 3G means three generations and 4G means four generations,” he said. “The Maran family (of the DMK) is doing corruption for two generations. The

“Proud to serve nation that's marching forward”

SHAH ADDRESSES IN VISAKHAPATNAM

Visakhapatnam (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Visakhapatnam, and is set to hold a public meeting. “TN had a Congress-DMK government for 10 years. Their government indulged in corruption & scams worth `12,000 crores, Shah said.

Karunanidhi family is doing corruption for 3 generations. The Gandhi family is 4G. ,” Shah said.

Japanese envoy enjoys street food, draws PM’s attention

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he is proud to serve a nation that is marching forward with undeterred resolve and asserted that every stride the country takes is a testament to the strength and spirit of the people.

The prime minister’s remarks on Twitter with the hashtag ‘9YearsOfIndiaFirst’ come amidst BJP organising various programmes across the

K’taka govt launches free bus travel scheme ‘Shakti' for women

PTI

Bengaluru

Women in Karnataka can travel for free on government-run buses in the state from Sunday, with the administration rolling out the first of the five poll guarantees of the ruling Congress -“Shakti” scheme.

This free travel service will benefit more than 41.8 lakh women passengers every day and would cost the state exchequer an estimated Rs 4,051.56 crore annually, officials said.

The scheme is available for women, who are domiciled in Karnataka, for the journey within the

Priyanka Gandhi to kick-start MP poll campaign

on June 12

PTI Jabalpur

country as part of a mega public outreach to mark nine years of the Modi government.

The prime minister also shared a write-up on his government following a nation first approach and prioritising national security.

Proud to serve a nation that’s marching forward with undeterred resolve. From multilateral platforms to Aatmanirbhar Bharat to ‘Make in India’, every stride is a testament to the strength and spirit of our people.

Cong’ 5 guarantees empower citizens’ lives: K’taka Dy CM

Agencies

Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar says the Congress’ poll promise of 5 guarantees was a “very tough call” and feels it can be a template for the party in other states depending upon their respective financial strength.

Pune: Japanese ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki’s Twitter post on enjoying culinary delights with his wife in Pune drew Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attention who hailed the envoy’s initiative of presenting India’s culinary diversity in an innovative manner. Suzuki tweeted a video montage of enjoying culinary delights in Pune such as ‘vada pav’ with his wife opting for spicy food and the envoy for less spicy food.

“I love street food of India…but thoda teekha kam (less spicy) please!” Suzuki tweeted with the video montage.

“My wife beat me,”

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will kick off the Congress’s campaign for the year-end Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls from Jabalpur on Monday after praying at the banks of the Narmada river, a party leader said.

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar interacts with a woman conductor in a bus with State CM Siddaramaiah during the inauguration of free travel for women in Bengaluru on Sunday. ANI

State limits after 1 pm today.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the scheme, which will provide free rides for women

Massive fire breaks out at factory in Delhi’s Kirti Nagar

Agencies

New Delhi

A fire broke out in a factory in West Delhi’s Kirti Nagar area on Sunday evening. Officials said 20 fire tenders are engaged in an operation to douse the fire. There were no reports of casualties or injuries in the fire.

The blaze erupted on the upper floor of the

factory building where furniture-related work was being carried out.

All the furniture on the floor was burnt to ashes due to the fire. Fire tenders rushed to the spot after the fire department received a call regarding a blaze at around 6 pm, according to news agency PTI. At present, four fire engines are at the spot.

and girl students of the state in government buses, from the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of Karnataka legislature and secretariat here.

“Governments help big businesses by waiving off loans of crores of rupees, but how to help the common man? So we decided on guarantees,” he said adding that economic issues, unemployment and poverty are the core matters, not the ideological ones.”

This is one contest you may not mind losing, Mr. Ambassador. Good to see you enjoying India’s culinary diversity and also presenting it in such an innovative manner. Keep the videos coming!

Narendra Modi @narendramodi

Suzuki tweeted with an emoji of a chilli and a video of them enjoying culinary delights in Pune in Maharashtra.

In the 2018 Assembly polls, the Congress won 11 of the 13 Scheduled Tribe reserved seats in the eight-district division, with the remaining two bagged by BJP.

En route to the rally venue eight kilometres away, she will garland a statue of Rani Durgavati, who attained martyrdom fighting the Mughals, he said, adding the rally will be attended by at least two lakh persons.

“People in Mahakoshal area or Jabalpur division having eight districts feel neglected by the BJP. We did well (last time) in the

Amid Tussle With Centre

Kejriwal warns other States

PTI

New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday hit out at the Centre over its ordinance on control of services in the national capital, saying Delhi is the first to be “attacked” and similar ordinances will also be brought for other states.

Addressing the Aam Aadmi Party’s “Maha Rally” at the Ramlila Maidan, the party’s national convener said the Centre’s ordinance was an insult to the people of the city. The ordinance says that there will be no democracy in Delhi, he alleged.

India-Bangladesh border talks set to commence in New Delhi

PTI

New Delhi

India and Bangladesh will hold biannual talks between their border guarding forces here beginning Sunday during which the two sides are expected to discuss a host of issues related to combating cross-frontier

INDIA MAKING A CULTURAL POWERPLAY

crimes and measures to create better synergy. A 15-member delegation

of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), led by its director general (DG) Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan, landed in Delhi on Saturday. Border Security Force (BSF) DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen and senior officers of the force welcomed them at the airport, officials said.

Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal during the ‘Maha-rally’, at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday. ANI

KEJRIWAL NEEDS TO MIND HIS LANGUAGE: BJP

New Delhi: Following AAP’s “Maha Rally” at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, Arvind Kejriwal came under assault from the BJP, who referred to him as an ‘illmannered nawab.’ “Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt and useless. The language he has used today is of a very low standard,” said Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva. In response to his remark, Delhi BJP Chief said: “PM doesn’t need a certificate from anyone. It’s Kejriwal who needs to mind his language.”

TN CM inaugurates `1,300 crore worth projects in Salem

PTI Salem

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday inaugurated completed projects worth `1367 crore in this district, and laid the foundation for new initiatives at an estimated `236 crore.

Taking a swipe at the previous AIADMK regime, he slammed its fi-

nancial management and charged it with “blindly” backing all of Centre’s ‘restrictions’. The state had ‘lost’ its right due to GST.

area. This time around we are going to sweep the polls,” Jabalpur mayor and Congress’ city chief Jagat Bahadur Singh said on Sunday.

Priyanka ji will launch the party’s campaign and Sankalp 2023 by addressing a public meeting on Saturday at Shahid Smarak at around 11.15 am. She will land in Jabalpur at around 10:30am and head to Gwarighat to pray to Narmada river.

IN THE COURTYARD

SC to hear Delhi govt against order staying notices to bike-taxi cos

New Delhi: The SC would hear on Monday two pleas filed by the Delhi govt against the HC order permitting bike-taxi aggregators, Rapido & Uber, to operate in the national capital till notification of the final policy by the administration on plying of 2-wheeler non-transport vehicles.

SC to hear plea over lack of toilets for women advocates

New Delhi: The SC is may hear on Monday a plea related to lack of toilets for women lawyers in Nilgiris Court Complex in Tamil Nadu’s Ooty. As per apex court website, the plea of the ‘Women Lawyers Association of Nilgiris’ is listed for hearing before a vacation bench of justices Aniruddha Bose & Rajesh Bindal.

Delhi court extends police custody of Lawrence Bishnoi

New Delhi: Delhi’s Saket Court on Sunday extended the police custody remand of Lawrence Bishnoi for the next three days in an extortion case. Delhi police crime branch sought the extension of remand of Lawrence Bishnoi to confront him with another accused Akshay alias Balaji in Ganganagar, Rajasthan.

G20 delegates in Varanasi for development ministers’ meeting

ANI

Varanasi

20 delegates from Brazil, Germany, Japan, Indonesia and China on Sunday arrived at the Varanasi Airport to participate in the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting scheduled to be held from June 11-13.

Awadh’s Faruwahi dance and Kashi Vishwanath Damru Vadan Samiti gave a grand welcome to the foreign guests at the airport. The foreign guests also performed

Damru Vadan and Indian dance at the airport.

Among those who arrived were Australian politician Patrick Conroy, Brazil’s Ambassador to India Mauricio Lyrio, European commissioner for International partnerships Jutta Urpilainen, German minister for economic cooperation and development Svenja Schulze, Japanese Minister Shunsuke Takei and China’s Zhao Yifan among others.

Foreign guests were very happy to see the reception at the airport.

The G20

JAGAT BAHADUR SINGH, JABALPUR MAYOR AND CONGRESS’ CITY CHIEF

EAM S Jaishankar having breakfast at the residence of Dalit booth president Sujata Kumari, in Varanasi on Sunday. PTI

IN BRIEF

2 held after soldier’s wife claims she was molested by 40

Tamil Nadu: An Army jawan’s wife on Sunday alleged that she was attacked and molested by more than 40 people and also verbally abused. “More than 40 people attacked me. They verbally abused me, using obscene language. They also touched me inappropriately. They are not letting our family live in peace. They are threatening me,” the jawan’s wife said in Vellore.

Earlier in the day, the jawan had alleged that his wife was stripped half-naked and beaten very badly.

Police rolls out drone emergency response system

Chandigarh: The Punjab Police has rolled out a drone emergency response system in the border district of Pathankot to foil attempts to smuggle drugs and weapons from across the border using unmanned aerial vehicles, officials said. Police will coordinate with villagelevel defence committees in areas along the India-Pakistan border.

2 arrested in Cong worker murder case in West Bengal

West Bengal: Two persons were arrested by the police in connection with the murder of a Congress worker in West Bengal on Saturday. The Congress leader was allegedly murdered at Khargram of Murshidabad on Saturday. Public Prosecutor Subhra Mishra Kandi told ANI that the accused have been sent to a 10-day police remand to recover the weapon used in the crime, which was reported to be an iron rod and a local gun. Further details are awaited.

Detained in Nigeria for nine months, 16 Indian sailors return home

Kochi: Indian sailors who had been detained in Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria for nine months finally returned home on Saturday.

The 16 sailors, who had faced accusations of oil theft by Nigerian authorities, arrived at Kochi Airport in Kerala. They were warmly welcomed and greeted with garlands at the Kochi airport by their family.

Fire in residential building in Mumbai’s Dharavi; 32 injured

Mumbai: At least 32 persons, including a one-month-old boy, were injured and admitted to hospitals after a fire erupted in their seven-storey residential building in Dharavi slum area of central Mumbai on Sunday, an official said. Seventy to eighty persons were rescued after the fire broke out in Shama building located on 90 Feet Road around 11 am. It was a level one fire & after being alerted, the local fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and began the firefighting operation, he said.

Biparjoy Cyclone

Biparjoy is likely to intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm in the next 12 hrs

Alert for Saurashtra & Kutch: IMD

ANI New Delhi

The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy turned into an extremely severe cyclonic storm at 5.30 am Sunday. However, it may not hit Gujarat as per the current forecast, said an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official on Saturday. The cyclone will bring thunderstorms and strong wind in Gujarat in the next five days as it is likely to pass at a distance of 200-300 km from the Porbandar coast.

In its latest forecast, the IMD said the cyclone will move northnortheastwards gradually during the next 24 hours, before moving north-north-westward during the subsequent three days.

The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for several districts in Gujarat, including Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh, and Morbi. It has also recommended the complete suspension of fishing operations in the east-central, west-central and north Arabian Sea till June 15.

Flooded streets in Dimapur

INDIGO FLIGHT ENTERS

PAKISTAN AIRSPACE

DUE TO BAD WEATHER

New Delhi: An Amritsar-Ahmedabad IndiGo flight entered Pakistan airspace on Saturday after running into bad weather, officials said. Speaking to ANI, an IndiGo official said, “Due to bad weather, the flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad entered Pakistani airspace yesterday.” Flight 6e-645 took off from Amritsar around 20:00 hrs and landed safely at Ahmedabad at around 21:40 hrs after briefly straying into Pakistani airspace.

INDIA VULNERABLE TO CLIMATE CHANGE DUE TO HEAVY POPULATION: UN BODY OFFICIAL

Tamil Nadu: UNEP Executive Director Erik Solheim has said that India is particularly vulnerable to climate change because of its heavy population. “You see the effects of climate change everywhere in the world. But of course, India is particularly vulnerable to climate change because it has a heavy population and the kind of nature of India makes it more vulnerable than most other places,” Solheim said during a Youth 20 (Y20) talk on climate action. Y20 is an official consultation forum for youth from all G20 member countries to be able to dialogue with each other. The UNEP Executive Director said that India is facing the same environmental issues as the planet at large.

There is massive pollution, in particular in northern Indian cities like Delhi that are very polluted. India is facing climate change and is more vulnerable to climate change than the United States. America and India have been facing the loss of nature, destruction of forest, wiping out of a number of animals.

ERIK SOLHEIM, UNEP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BE READY TO TACKLE FLOODS: ASSAM CM HIMANTA BISWA SARMA TELLS OFFICIALS

Guwahati: With the onset of monsoon and the possibility of floods across the state, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday directed the government machinery to be ready to meet any floodrelated eventuality. Monsoon arrived in the northeast, including Assam, on Saturday and the state has been experiencing rainfall over the past couple of days. In a video conference with deputy commissioners (DCs) and other senior officials, Sarma said all govt departments, including NHAI, NHIDC, NDRF and SDRF, should remain alert to reach out to the affected people.

Army exposes ISI's dangerous move

PTI Srinagar

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil

Sibal on Sunday took a dig over the Delhi Police reportedly asking two women wrestlers to provide photos, audio and video evidence for their sexual harassment allegations against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying now victims should be ready to click on camera and have someone to record the assault they face.

In a tweet, Sibal said, "Brij Bhushan investigation: Police wants video, audio, call recordings, WhatsApp chats as proof. Now victims should be ready to click on the camera and have someone ready to record the assault."

WFI CHIEF SLAMS CONG FOR EMERGENCY OF 1975, AVOIDS REFERENCE TO WRESTLERS' ROW

Gonda: BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Sunday attacked the Congress over the Emergency of 1975 and the anti-Sikhs riots of 1984 at a public meeting, skipping any reference to the wrestlers' protest and sexual harassment allegations against him. The Kaisarganj MP was addressing a rally here in Balpur to mark the nine years of the Modi govt. "In 1947, the country got divided when the Congress was in power. The wounds of the Partition had not even got healed when Pakistan attacked and they grabbed 78,000 square kilometres of land, while the Congress was in power," Singh said.

NUMBER REACHES TO 9

A 'dangerous move' by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and heads of terror groups to rope in women and juveniles to carry weapons and messages has come to light amid a decline in the use of traditional means of communication by terrorists in

BJP leader shot dead: Wife held for culpable homicide

Meerut

The Meerut police in Uttar Pradesh Saturday night arrested the wife of Nishank Garg, the 38-year-old BJP leader who was found shot dead at his house in the Kasba Bazar area in the Kankarkhera locality earlier in the day.

Kashmir valley, a top army officer has said.

The General Officer

Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also known as Chinar Corps,

Lt Gen Amardeep Singh

Aujla also said the forces need to be cautious as people sitting across the LoC are busy scheming and planning to disturb the prevailing peaceful atmosphere.

"Today's threat, as I see it, is involving women, girls and juveniles in carrying messages, drugs or, at times, weapons," Lt Gen Aujla told PTI.

Manipur ethnic violence: Over 50,650 displaced people living in 350 relief camps

Over 50,650 men, women and children, displaced in Manipur's ethnic violence were sheltered in 350 camps, Information and Public Relations and Health Minister S. Ranjan said here on Sunday. He said that relief

3 white tiger cubs born in Maitri Bagh Zoo

PTI

Chhatisgarh

White tigress has given birth to three cubs at Maitri Bagh zoo in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, officials said on Sunday.

With the birth of these cubs, news of which was made public on Saturday, the number of white tigers in the zoo located in Bhilai city, about 35 kilometres away from Raipur, has reached nine, they said.

“On April 28, white

tigress Raksha gave birth to three cubs. White tiger Sultan is the father of the cubs. As per veterinary norms, the cubs

are kept in a dark room along with the mother for supervision of breastfeeding and other health parameters,” said zoo in

On April 28, white tigress Raksha gave birth to three cubs. White tiger Sultan is the father of the cubs. As per veterinary norms, the cubs are kept in a dark room along with the mother for supervision of breastfeeding

charge NK Jain. The cubs will be made available for public viewing after the completion of the four-month care

period, he added.

In September last year, white tigress Roma gave birth to a cub, which was named ‘Singham’.

“At present, the zoo has nine white tigers, including the the new born cubs. In 1997, a pair of white tigers Tarun and Tapsi, for the first time, were shifted to Maitri Bagh from Nandan Kanan zoo of neighbouring Odisha,” he said.

Maitri Bagh is maintained by Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a flagship unit of the country’s largest steel maker SAIL.

Assam Rifles organise medical camp for the locals in Manipur.

centers have also been opened specially for pregnant women and special care has also been taken up for lactating mothers, aged persons and children.

Ranjan stated that goods and essential commodities are being brought through ImphalJiribam National Highway via southern Assam.

India rail crash probe

Focusing on manual bypass of track signal

PTI

New Delhi

An official probe into India's rail crash is focusing on suspected manual bypassing of an automated signalling system that guides train movementan action investigators believe sent a packed express train into a stationary freight train, three Indian Railways sources informed.

The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) investigators suspect the bypass was done by rail-

way workers to get around signalling hurdles that arose from a malfunctioning barrier used to stop road traffic at a nearby rail-road intersection, two of the three sources said.

White tigress gives birth to three cubs at Maitri Bagh zoo in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district on Sunday. PTI

High waves crash against the beachline ahead of cyclone Biporjoy’s expected landfall, in Porbandar on Sunday.

A man carries his infant in a basket as he crosses the flooded street after a heavy rainfall, in Dimapur on Sunday. ANI

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Now victims should be ready to record assault Kapil Sibal's dig over police probe into wrestlers' charges

IN BRIEF

11-year-old child dies

after flight makes emergency landing

Budapest: An 11-yearold child died after losing consciousness on board a Turkish Airlines flight en route to New York from Istanbul, with medical services unable to resuscitate the child after the plane made an emergency landing in Budapest, news agency MTI reported.

IS militants kill two Iraqi soldiers, wound 3 in northern Iraq

Baghdad: Islamic State group militants attacked an Iraqi army position in the northern governorate of Kirkuk, killing two military officers and wounding three soldiers, Iraq’s security media office said on Sunday.

USISPF chief lauds India, US as strategic partners

PTI

Washington

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US is a major milestone for the bilateral ties, the chairman of a leading India-US advocacy group has said, underling that New Delhi and Washington will be the model" for how two strategic partners can work together across sectors.

I think it's a major milestone for the future. I've always been the biggest bull on India and the future of India and what economically can be accomplished by India's leadership on the global

stage, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Chairman John Chambers told PTI in an interview. Chambers, the Chairman Emeritus at Cisco and founder of JC2 Ventures, underlined the po-

US confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba

Agencies

This partnership will positively impact not only businesses between the two countries but jobs as well in each of the 28 states and union territories of India and 50 states in the United States of America.

JOHN CHAMBERS, CHAIRMAN OF US- INDIA STRATIGIC PARTNERSHIP (USISPF)

tential of the US and India to be the "most strategic partnership in the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is remarkably humble, an amazingly good person, and a charismatic leader said Unit-

ed States-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) chairman John Chambers on Sunday.

The India-US advocacy group chairman also said that PM Modi is a “leader that is like almost no other that I’ve seen in 40 years.”

Washington China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligencegathering capabilities, according to a Biden administration official.

The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the US intelligence community has been aware of China's spying from Cuba and a larger effort to set up intelligence-gathering operations around the globe for some time.

The Biden administration has stepped up efforts to thwart the Chinese push to expand its spying operations.

Six people shot in parking lot outside Houston club: Police LGBTQ members urge PM Modi to support LGBTQ community

Houston: Police in Houston said six people were shot and injured after someone opened fire in a crowded parking lot outside of a club in Houston early Sunday. No suspects have been arrested, according to the police reports.

Washington: IndianAmerican LGBTQ members urged PM Narendra Modi to support the equal rights of LGBTQ community in India. Modi will embark on first state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden & First Lady Jill Biden in June.

Heavy rains, thunderstorms kill 34 people in northwest Pakistan

PTI

Peshawar

Torrential rains coupled with strong winds and thunderstorms have killed at least 34 people and injured over 140 others in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan. As per Provincial Disaster Management Authority, the heavy rains that lashed the region killed people in Bannu, Dikhan, Lakki Marwat and Karak districts. The casualties occurred due to collapsing of walls and uprooting of trees.

Aus’s winning spell

IN LAND SCAM CASE

Lahore: Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was booked on Sunday in yet another case related to the purchase of over 5,000 kanals (625 acres) of land at throwaway prices through fraud in the country's Punjab province. The total number of cases against the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief has now swelled to over 140 following his ouster as the prime minister of Pakistan in April last year.

Ukraine counteroffensive actions begun: Zelensky

Agencies

New Delhi

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have confirmed that his country's long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia has started. "Counter-offensive and defensive actions are taking place," he said.

But he added that he would not talk in detail about which stage or state the counter-offensive was in.

Asia Cup set to be played in Pak and SL

Agencies

New Delhi

After long rounds of discussion, the impasse over hosting the Asia Cup 2023 seems to getting over with Pakistan and Sri Lanka looking set to host the Asia Cup in September later this year.

As per the information reported by ESPNCricinfo, the Asian Cricket Council is ready to approve the hybrid model suggested by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi

As per the model, all India games will be

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX

Bagnaia leads Ducati clean sweep

Agencies

New Delhi

ucati’s Franc-

esco Bagnaia extended his lead at the top of the MotoGP world championship after he rode to victory at his home Italian Grand Prix on Sunday for his second sprint-race double of the season. Bagnaia was joined on the podium by the two riders while VR46 Racing’s Luca Marini was fourth, as four Ducatis finished in the top four in their home race in Mugello.

BAGNAIA’S LEAD IS NOW 21 POINTS

New Delhi: With title rival Marco Bezzecchi finishing eighth, Bagnaia’s lead is now 21 points and the race winner celebrated his victory with an impromptu barbecue in front of the crowd, wolfing down a hot dog as the fans chanted his name. “The perfect weekend. I wasn’t expecting a race like this... This is one of the best weekends of my life,” said Bagnaia, who had the Italian flag draped around his neck.

played in Sri Lanka including against Pakistan.

The tournament, to be played in 50-over format as a lead up to ICC ODI World Cup, will have 13 matches including the final, which will also be played in Sri Lanka, shall India make it to the last match.

Delhi

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DONALD

TRUMP SAYS HE WILL REMAIN IN PRESIDENTIAL RACE IF HE IS CONVICTED

Donald Trump has vowed to continue his 2024 presidential run even if he is convicted over his retention of classified docu ments, declaring: “I’ll never leave”. The former US president, 76, acknowledged to Politico his federal indictment over his alleged illegal retention of highly sensitive documents was damaging, saying: “I don’t want to be indicted”.

Threat of terrorism rising in Afghan: UN

Agencies

United Nations

The link between the Taliban and Al-Qaeda and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan remains “strong and symbiotic”, according to a UN report which said the ability of terrorist groups to freely manoeuvre under the Taliban de facto authorities in Afghanistan is raising the threat of terrorism in the country and the region.

The fourteenth report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee of

Russian envoy lauds BrahMos Aerospace

ANI

New Delhi

the UN Security Council said that contrary to statements to not allow Afghan soil to be used for attacks against other countries, the Taliban have harboured and allowed active support of Tehrik-eTaliban Pakistan.

Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, participated in the Silver Jubilee celebration programme of BrahMos Aerospace here on Sunday. Alipov congratulated the team led by Atul Dinkar Rane for achieving great global prospects. DRDO’s outstanding scientist Atul Dinkar Rane took over as the new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the BrahMos Aerospace Limited which manufactures the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

Manchester City as new kings of modern football

Agencies

Istanbul

Manchester City made history this evening by winning the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.

Pep Guardiola’s side travelled to Istanbul aiming to secure the European crown. With Rodri’s second half goal, City banished the memories of two years ago when they lost out to Chelsea in the 2021 final.

In winning the Champions League, the Blues also sealed the treble.

Manchester City lifts the UEFA Champions League trophy after the team’s victory during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 final match between FC Internazionale and Manchester City FC at Atatuerk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Premier Handball League

secure victory against Rajasthan Patriots

Panzers

The Delhi Panzers despite a slow start to the game recorded a colossal victory against the Rajasthan Patriots to register their first win in the Premier Handball League (PHL). The game ended 18-34 in favour of the Panzers.

The sixth match of the Premier Handball League witnessed Rajasthan Patriots take on Delhi Panzers in an entertaining match. Both the Patriots

Maharashtra Ironmen defeat Telugu Talons

First India Bureau Jaipur

Maharashtra Ironmen edged out the Telugu Talons in a highly entertaining game that ended 26-30 in favour of Maharashtra, who had secured their second victory on the trot in the Premier Handball League.

and Panzers had a slow start to the game as despite creating numerous

chances both sets of players were struggling to find their finishing touch.

Match 7 of the inaugural season of the Premier Handball League saw two of the most attacking teams in the league in Telugu Talons and Maharashtra Ironmen take on each other.

“Modi is a “leader that is like almost no other that I’ve seen in 40 years”

IMRAN KHAN BOOKED

John Chambers, Chairman of US- India Stratigic Partnership.

Victims were rushed to hospital after heavy rains kill 34.

Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. FILE

Embassy of the United States of America. FILE

Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia of the Ducati Lenovo Team celebrates with trophy on the podium after winning the MotoGP race of the Grand Prix of Italy at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Sunday.

Players of Delhi Panzers and Rajasthan Patriots in action on Sunday.

Virat Kohli completes 5,000 international runs against Australia. Australia’s Travis Head poses for a picture with his wife and daughter after being named Man of the Match. Australia captain Pat Cummins poses for a picture after winning the ICC WTC Final.

It is easier to wake up a man, who is asleep, but very very difficult to wake up one pretending to be asleep.

Dr JagDeesh ChanDra CEO & Editor-in-Chief, First India

State Government is peoples’ trustee: CM

CM unveils devp works worth Rs 50.74 cr in Luhariya village in Pratapgarh district on Sunday; Opening of 7 Universities in Pratapgarh in 5 years is historic move

CM Ashok Gehlot lays the foundation stone and inaugurates 28 development works worth Rs 107.52 cr at Badi Sadri village in Chittorgarh

Seeking Divine Blessings...

The Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said that the state government has opened 303 colleges in four and a half years. In these, taking historic decisions for the youth of the district, 7 colleges have been opened.

He was addressing the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of development works worth Rs 50.74 crore at Luharia village of Pratapgarh.

The Chief Minister said that the state government committed to the development of tribal areas has not left any gap at any level. A provision has been made to increase the amount of SC-ST Development Fund from Rs 100-100 crore to Rs 500-500 crore. This will help in their all round development. The Chief Minister

visited the Mehangai Rahat Camp in Luharia village and the PGKS camp.

In the meanwhile, CM Gehlot Gehlot while addressing the inauguration-foundation ceremony of development works worth Rs 107.82 crore at Chainpuria village of Badi Sadri in Chittorgarh on Sunday, said that the State government as the public’s trustee, is working towards providing

relief to the last person. He said that the successful implementation of the

schemes is possible only because of the tax deposited by the public.

Pilot fires salvos again

Reacts to ‘mentally bankrupt’ comment of CM Ashok Gehlot without naming him 6 Ministers, 13 MLAs attend Rajesh Pilot’s death anniversary in Dausa

Dausa

All the meetings and reconciliation formula of the Congress high command seemingly nullified on Sunday, when former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot again targeted CM Ashok Gehlot without naming him.

“People here say that if youth are helped, those helping them will become mentally bankrupt. I opposed Vasund-

hara Raje for 365 days, but never violated the dignity of my language,” he said while addressing a gathering at a programme after unveiling a statue of his father and former Union minister Rajesh Pilot on his death anniversary at the Gurjar hostel in Dausa on Sunday. Pilot also offered floral tributes to

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his father in Bhandana village.

In fact, Gehlot had recently commented “mental bankruptcy” about Pilot’s demand of compensation to candidates for paper leak. In this way, Pilot again showed his rebellious attitude on Sunday & put a stop to news of ceasefire in Rajasthan Congress. P2

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State Congress in-charge

Sukhjinder Randhawa held a meeting in PCC war room & took feedback from Congress public representatives and workers. He held discussion with Indira Meena about Sawai Madhopur. He said that it was very important to understand the caste equations in Rajasthan. Randhawa then left to meet CM Gehlot. A delegation from Chandigarh also met Randhawa. Talking to media, Randhawa said that Congress has started working on future strategy and ethno-regional equations will be seen. He asked Congmen them to propagate plans of Congress.

“50 years ago, Indira Gandhi had given a slogan of eradicating pov-

Birla inaugurates Kota-Bundi Sports Fest

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Kota ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, while inaugurating Peepalda Legislative Assembly level Kota-Bundi Sports Festival on Sunday said that the festival provides a platform to developing team spirit among the youth and motivates them to move towards their goals with commitment.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony at Tejaji Ground in Itawa, Birla said that the festival is playing an important role

BIRLA’S CONVOY COLLIDES WITH BUS, THREE COPS HURT

The State Government is making incessant efforts to declare Mangarh Dham as a National monument. The State Government repeatedly urged to declare Mangarh Dham as a national monument, but the PM didn’t announce it even during his recent visit. In such a situation, the State Government carry out various development works in Mangarh from the State funds.

ASHOK GEHLOT, CHIEF MINISTER

The CM visited the Mehangai Rahat Camp at Chainpuria village and interacted with beneficiaries. CM Gehlot while addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony of various devp works worth Rs 672.50 cr at Motagaon in Ghatol tehsil of Banswara, said that state govt is determined to make Rajasthan a model state in country. To fulfill this objective, the govt is giving special

priority to tribal development. The amount of Tribal Development Fund has been increased from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 cr. CM announced to make Ganoda Tehsil a Panchayat Samiti. CM handed over loan amount cheques to women SHGs under Rajeevika Mission. He also interacted with students of Mahatma Gandhi Government English Medium School, Mordigarhi.

CM ATTENDS WEDDING IN MLA MEENA’s FAMILY

Gehlot took time out of his brief tour to attend the wedding ceremony of MLA Ramlal Meena’s son Amardeep Singh & niece Vinita Singh at Madawala village in Pratapgarh. He blessed the bride & groom. People present at the wedding also took selfies with the CM.

4 ADM, 3 sub-division, 12 tehsil & 16 sub-tehsil offices in Raj

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erty & to fulfill it, inflation relief camps were being organised across Raj. I would like to tell Smriti Irani that when Congress govt was in power & Rs 50 was hiked, there were demonstrations. But now the Cong govt in Raj is giving Rs 500 subsidy on gas & 100 units of free electricity & this should be implemented across India,” he said. Randhawa said that a complete information of candidate will be taken during ticket distribution. Randhawa may visit R’bore National Park.

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CM Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to create offices of 4 additional district collectors, 3 new subdivisions, one new tehsil, 11 upgraded tehsils and 16 new subtehsils in different districts of the state.

For the operation of these offices, 406 new posts will also be created. Additional district collector offices will be opened in Rawatbhata, Bhinmal, Sikar and Malpura. Along with this, new sub-division offices will be opened at Ringas, Madhorajpura and Tapukara and new tehsil office will be opened at Aligarh in Tonk.

Also, Rajaldesar Mandhan and Pratapgarh, Rudaval, Jurhara,

NEW FACULTIES IN 29 GOVT COLLEGES OF STATE

Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot has approved a proposal to open new faculties related to various subjects in 29 Government Colleges of the State. Along with this, approval has also been given for the creation of new posts and financial provision for new faculties. New faculties related to Arts, Science and Commerce will be opened in 22 Co-educational Colleges and 6 Girls’ Colleges of the State. A total of 235 posts including 131 that of Assistant professors and 52 Laboratory Assistants will be created for the operation of new faculties. A financial provision of Rs 33.26 crore has been made for this. Along with this, Government College, Mavli in Udaipur will be upgraded to Postgraduate level. Political Science, Science & Commerce faculties will be opened at Graduate level in college. A total of 18 new posts including 10 posts of Asst professor, 4 posts of Laboratory Asst will be created. About Rs 2.55 cr have been sanctioned.

Hada, Batadu, Bhandarej, Jalsu, Pilani and Raithal sub Tehsil offices will now operate as Tehsil offices.

Besides, New subtehsil offices will be opened in Baghera,

Dungra Chhota, Harsani, Dadreva, Basai and Nadanpur, Narangdesar, Renwal Manji, Chandwaji, Geejgarh, Babai, Kailadevi, Lunwa and Dindarpura, Kalyanpur and Ridmalsar.

Leaders vying for posts should learn from Ram and Bharat, says Raje

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in connecting people in the entire parliamentary constituency. “People of all classes & age groups are participating in the games in large numbers.

We have to channelise this enthusiasm in a positive direction. Together we have to transform our villages & bring change in peoples’ lives.

Kota: Three policemen identified as Naveen, Mahendra & Vijendra got hurt on Sunday when their jeep in LS Speaker Om Birla’s convoy, collided with a public transport bus. They were admitted to MBS Hospital. The accident took place near Digod Marwar outpost when Birla’s convoy had left for Itawa from Kota. After getting information, the Kaithun police reached the spot and are probing the case. The condition of the injured is said to be fine. Gul Mohd

Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje once again made a veiled attack at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot over their tussle.

She cited the example of lord Ram and said that he gave up the throne on the orders of his father and went to the ‘ Vanvaas’ for 14 years, while Bharat also presented an example of sacrifice and ruled by keeping “Charan Padukas” of his elder brother Ram on

the throne and he himself stayed away from the throne.

“Look at today how the struggle is going on. How “arrows” are being

fired at each other,” she said without naming anyone. Raje was speaking at the Ram Katha organised by Saint Chidanand Ji Saraswati in Rishikesh on Sunday.

The former Chief Minister also said that a grand temple of Lord Shri Ram is being built in Ayodhya with the efforts of PM Narendra Modi. She said the idea of ‘Ram Rajya’ comes true when religion and politics go hand in hand.

“Keep Ram in your heart. Chant the name of Ram in your mind,” she further added.

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Pratapgarh/ Chittorgarh and Banswara

Satyanarayan Sharma and Laxmikant Sharma

Vasundhara Raje participates in the ‘Hawan’ being organised in presence of Swami Chidanand Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh on Sunday.

Om Birla distributes umbrellas to roadside vendors while launching the ‘Sheetal Chhanv Abhiyan’ in Itawa & Sultanpur constituencies in Kota on Sunday.

CM Ashok Gehlot holds a ‘Gada’ in his hands during the foundation laying ceremony of development works worth Rs 672.50 cr at Motagaon village in Banswara district on Sunday. Also seen are Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya, Arjun Singh Bamniya and others.

CM Ashok Gehlot being felicitated with a ‘wooden plough’ during his visit to Chainpuriya village in Badi Sadri town in Chittorgarh district on Sunday. Also seen are Udailal Anjana, Surendra S Jadawat, Shankar Yadav, Rajendra Bhatt and others.

CM Ashok Gehlot offers prayers at the famous Tripura Sundari Temple in Banswara district on Sunday. The Chief Minister prayed to Goddess Tripura Sundari for State’s prosperity & well being of masses. Also seen are Arjun Singh Bamniya, Dinesh Khodniya and others.

It’s imp to understand caste equations in Raj: Randhawa

ceasefire in Raj Cong!

Sachin Pilot pays tributes to his father Late Rajesh Pilot on his death anniversary at Bhandana village in Dausa dist on Sunday. Also seen here is GR Khatana, Hemaram Choudhary & others.

PRODUCER KRITI!

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Style ‘n’ Shine

Fancy hairstyles offer an escape from the ordinary, allowing us to express our creativity and individuality City First brings to you glimpses of the artistry of hair!

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alk through the personal care aisles of your local store and you’ll see dozens of products that promise to soften your skin, make you smell better, extend your lashes, decrease wrinkling, tame your curly hair, or even semi-permanently change the colour of your lips, hair or skin.

Remember the adage “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is”?

Many product promises like these are based on chemicals that can also be hazardous to your health, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can interfere with fertility and reproduction, fetal growth and infant development.

That’s a big concern because these products are heavily marketed to young women in the years before they might consider starting a family.

Recent studies have demonstrated that college-age women use cosmetic products at higher rates than other groups. Additionally, many of these young women are unaware of the health risks from the frequent use of popular products containing contaminants of emerging concern. And finding cleaner alternatives often means paying more.

As an epidemiologist who has fought my own fertility battles, I study exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in everyday products, such as cosmetics, shampoos, lotions and plastics. I have been working to raise awareness of the health risks to young people and encourage the prudent use of cosmetic products.

THREATENING WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

UNREGULATED AND POTENTIALLY RISKY

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the term “cosmetic” can include deodorants, perfumes, lotions, nail polish, shampoos and other hair products, as well as eye, lip and face makeup. This is important to know because unless these products are used to treat a condition, such as dandruff or perspiration, they are not federally regulated in the same way drugs are. That leaves it up to cosmetic companies to decide how to communicate product safety.

Personal care products contain many types of chemicals that manufacturers add for specific purposes, including some that can interfere with or disrupt the normal functioning of the endocrine system. For example, they commonly add UV filters like oxybenzone to protect skin from sun damage, phthalates to enhance fragrance, parabens and triclosan for their antimicrobial properties, and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, to enhance durability.

CHEMICALS OFTEN FOUND IN DAILY-USE COSMETIC PRODUCTS

However, not all of these chemicals are present in all products, so figuring out how to avoid exposure can be complicated. For example, in a 2021 review of studies detecting endocrine-disrupting chemicals in daily-use cosmetic products, phthalates were present in perfumes, shower gels, shampoo and nail polish. Parabens were detected in lotions, creams, shampoos, body wash, face cleansers and

WHY ARE CHEMICALS IN COSMETICS A HEALTH

As you rub cosmetic products onto your skin, breathe in their scent or use them to brush your teeth, the chemicals found within can travel throughout your body, targeting your endocrine, nervous and cardiovascular systems.

When these chemicals are endocrine disruptors, such as phthalates, parabens, triclosan and PFAS, they can mimic naturally produced hormones or block hormone receptors. Their presence can result in abnormal hormone production, secretion or transport throughout the body. These hormonal changes can lead to reproductive problems, including poor sperm quality, miscarriage and endometriosis. They can also lead to thyroid disruption and abnormal growth and development.

Neurological conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cognitive impairment and depression have also been linked to chemicals added to cosmetic products. So have cardiovascular issues such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance and coronary heart disease.

The level of risk is often difficult to measure and depends in part on

RISK?

the amount of exposure, the type of chemical and how the chemical interacts with the endocrine system. One study of women ages 1844 in Utah and California found that increased exposure to a common phthalate was associated with twice the odds of developing endometriosis, which can be painful and interfere with pregnancy. In a meta-analysis of pregnant women with occupational exposure to endocrinedisrupting chemicals, researchers calculated a 25% increase in the odds of low birth weight when mothers were exposed to more than one type of endocrine-disrupting chemical.

TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 20

Your popularity is set to soar on both personal and professional fronts. Some of you will have to curb your splurging ways. Family life will cruise along smoothly with much love and bonhomie. Don’t speed up on the road.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

Money put together on previous occasions is likely to come in handy. A family youngster is keen to learn from you, so don’t disappoint. Settling down in a new house is indicated for some. You may have to awaken partner’s interest in you once again.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

Some clarification will need to be sought on a financial issue, before you take the next step. Efforts in the real estate market may bear fruit. A project left halfway by someone else may come on your shoulders, but your efforts will be acknowledged.

lipstick.

Triclosan was detected in toothpaste, soaps and other cleansers. And UV filters were present in sunscreens, lotions, toothpaste, and lipstick. Many of these chemicals can cooccur in products, putting consumers at risk of exposure to multiple chemicals at once, and sometimes without warning, as labels do not always list endocrine-disrupting chemicals among the ingredients.

STATES ARE STARTING TO BAN THESE CHEMICALS

Our study of college-age females found that, on average, young women use eight different personal care products each day that can contain endocrinedisrupting chemicals, but some report as many as 17. This is concerning, as the number of products people use has been linked to higher exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemi-

Furthermore, 80% of the women we surveyed did not know whether their cosmetic products contained harmful chemicals. Studies have found significantly higher exposure to phthalates and other chemicals among adolescent girls who wore foundation, blush and mascara than among those who did not. One found that when adolescent girls stopped using products con-

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

taining endocrine-disrupting chemicals, the concentrations in their urine dropped by as much as 45%. The European Union has led the way in regulating the use of these chemicals in cosmetic products, with U.S. policies generally lagging behind, but that’s changing.

Washington State recently passed legislation that bans PFAS, lead, phthalates, formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals starting in 2025 and creates new incentives for companies to produce safer products. New York banned mercury, a neurotoxin that can be used as a skin lightener, effective June 1, 2023. California, Minnesota and Maine also have broad restrictions on chemical additives in cosmetics. While many cosmetic companies offer alternative products without endocrine-disrupting chemicals, they tend to cost more, which can put safer products out of reach of young people. I believe a national ban on the use of harmful chemicals in cosmetic products would be the most equitable means for reducing everyone’s exposure.

https://theconversation.com/the-ugly-side-ofbeauty-chemicals-in-cosmetics-threaten-college-age-womens-reproductive-health-206572

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Help

Money coming from various streams will keep you in an elated state of mind. A new fitness regime that you have adopted promises to keep you in the pink of health. Your search for perfect partner may soon be over.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

into your very own house may soon become a reality.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

Your stars favour a bright beautiful day .A family reunion is on the cards and you may get invited to a social function. Tax advisor will be a big help in saving taxes, so don’t hesitate. It is difficult for the relationship of friends turned lovers to fall apart, so relax.

Your financial situation is set to improve, as earning opportunities come to you. Help from co-workers in a time consuming task will be forthcoming on the work front. Support of family will encourage you to take up a challenge.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

Changes made by you at workplace may not be appreciated by all. Strict dietary control will keep you fit as a fiddle. A family reunion is on the cards and will enable you to meet everyone. You can be tasked to organise an outing for friends and relations.

Cheering for husband

Robby Starbuck, former US Congress candidate and music video director has made shocking claims against the Transformers star Megan Fox. In a series of

tweets, Robby attached photos of Megan’s three kids with ex Brian Austin Green and claimed that she abused her sons. Robby said that about five years ago Megan’s two sons had a full-on breakdown because the actress forced her sons to wear girl clothes. He claimed

that at that time their nanny was trying to console them. The music video director also added that they knew California State will not take any against the same because she is famous. Now, Megan Fox has squashed these claims and clapped back at the accusations made.

n Sunday, the makers of Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal treated fans with a Pre-teaser. Just like the fans, Alia Bhatt too looked impressed by Ranbir’s intense avatar. Actress Alia Bhatt is often seen cheering for her husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor ahead of the release of his films. On Sunday morning, the makers of Ranbir starrer Animal released the Pre-teaser and it stormed the Internet in no time. Ranbir will be seen unveiling his inner beast in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial. Just like his fans, Alia was also seen gushing over his intense looks in the Preteaser. Alia took to her Instagram story and shared the pre-teaser with fans. The video begins with Ranbir walking in with an axe in his hand while masked men wait for him. With just a tiny glimpse of his face, the pre-teaser has doubled the excitement amongst the fans. He is seen fighting the masked men singlehandedly. What’s even more interesting is the background

Punjabi number that amps up the vibe. The audience is looking forward to Ranbir’s intense and brutal avatar. Alia shared the video with fire and awestruck emojis.

Back to the grind

Producer Kriti K

riti Sanon is one of the most loved actresses in India and has an entertaining lineup on films ahead. According to the sources, the Mimi actress is working on a new project and this time she won’t only be a part of it as an actress. We have heard that Kriti is putting together a digital film, which she will produce as well. “Kriti has always been very keen to explore different aspects of filmmaking and has a keen interest in production too. So when she heard this script, she not only wished to star in it but wanted to back it too. It’s a slice-oflife drama, which will get a direct-to-ott release. Next year, Kriti also completes 10 years in the film industry and feels this is the right time to make the move. Rest of the details about this yet untitled project is kept under the wraps,” informs a source close to the development.

Reprising her role

Jennifer Lawrence became a household name with her role as Katniss Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games franchise.

Now, during a recent interview, the No Hard Feelings actress said that she is open to reprising the role of Katniss. When asked about returning to ‘The Hunger Games franchise, the Oscar-winning actress said, “Oh, my God – totally!

If Katniss ever could ever come back into my life, 100 per cent.” the Hunger Games franchise consists of four instalments starring Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Josh Hutcherson, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, and Elizabeth Banks. The first instalment was released in 2012 and garnered exceptional reviews. The prequel titled The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is scheduled to be released on November 17, 2023.

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A Symphony of Style T

he second day of the Rajasthan Fashion Fest organised by Fusion Group led by Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra on Sunday witnessed a spectacular display of fashion enthusiasts from across Rajasthan coming together to celebrate the festi val of fashion. The final day of the fest was highlighted by the mesmerizing collection of designer Kanishka Mosun from JK Fashions. Her designer jewellery and fancy collection, adorned with intricate work such as Zardozi, Panchvati, Kashida and mirror work dresses, left fashion lovers spellbound. Similarly, Rajkumar Mosun, the famous jewellery de signer from JK Fash ions, showcased his collection of Jadau, Kundan Meena, and Diamond jewellery.

The fashion show pre sented by Arch Design College, Jyoti Vidyap eeth Women’s Univer sity, INIFD, and Pod dar International College displayed exceptional and captivating designs, showcasing the creative talent and expertise of young designers. The talk show series during the fest witnessed dis cussions on the importance of fashion and its im

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pact on society. Raj Bansal and Rohit Kamra discussed how fashion plays a significant role in shaping our lives. A talk between Mitali Kaur and Anchal Bohra focused on the evolving fashion trends and the growing fashion industry in India. The engaging discussions enlightened the audience and provided them with a deeper understanding of the world of fashion.

Prominent fashion designer Ashna Vaswani shared her experiences and perspectives on the fashion industry. Her talk show became an inspiration for fashion enthusiasts who aspire to make a mark in this field. Deepika, Dipti, Pranjali, Pradeep-Chandni, Disha, Mokshali,

Breathing new life into the enchanting art form of “Pichwai,” a collection of paintings dating back 150200 years was displayed at Darshanam Art Gallery on Saturday. The occasion was a live painting demonstration and a stone colour-making program. During the event, several esteemed individuals from the city learned the art of Pichwai, while the live demonstration showcased professional artists creating natural colours from colourful stones. Abhinav Bansal, the visionary behind Darshanam Art Gallery, shared that this gallery is the city’s first of its kind, exclusively dedicated to showcasing a collection of Pichwai paintings spanning over a century.

and JK showcased their fashion collections. At the conclusion of the festival, Founder Yogesh Mishra expressed his gratitude to everyone who made the event a grand success.

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ndia’s Little Fashion Hunters Chapter 8 was organised by A. Infinity Takeovers and Rudrav Productions at the Palace Resorts on Saturday.

With 10 mesmerizing fashion sequences and enchanting design er dresses, the young models stole hearts as they confidently walked the ramp. The event embraced the participa tion of children aged 3 to 15 years from diverse cities across the country.

Anoop Chaudhary, the organizer of the event, shared that this edition marks the eighth chapter of the prestigious Kids’ Fashion Show. The overwhelming response was evident, as they received over 1000 registrations from aspiring young models nationwide. After a rigorous selection pro cess, 120 children were chosen to partici

Enchanting Kilkari Finale

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The 16th Kilkari Bal Natya Rang event, in collaboration with Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy, Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, and Curio Children’s Theater Jaipur, concluded after a successful 21-day run at Rabindra Manch, Jaipur on Sunday. The event featured a variety of colourful Bal Natya performances by around 100 children from different centres. The main auditorium showcased welcome songs, mime acts, poetry recitals, and five

Under the countdown program for International Yoga Day 2023, Nagar Nigam Greater Jaipur, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris and Nursery Park Yoga Family, conducted a yoga session at Nursery Park in Vaishali Nagar on Sunday. The event witnessed the joint participation of members of the Yoga Family. Dr Somya graced the occasion with her presence.

short children’s plays, ranging from social commentaries on the pressures of modern children to comedic stories about the indigestion of kings. The festival was organised splendidly by the children, and distinguished personalities like Akhilendra Mishra, Priyavrat Singh Charan and Lakman Vyas graced the event along with many leaders of Curio. Ustad Bismillah Khan, Manohar Singh Smriti, and Sukumar Tudu were honoured with this year’s Kilkari Samman. The event showcased the young participants’ creativity and passion in a magnificent way.

pate in the grand finale. Prior to the showcase, the kids underwent an extensive three-day grooming workshop. Moreover, an photoshoot session allowed their youthful charm to be immortalized in stunning visuals. The fashion extravaganza featured an impressive lineup of designer collections presented by Mihir, Purnima, Neha, Chandni, Nirmala, and Veerendra. The event was graced by the show’s brand ambassador, Heer Verma and celebrity guest Yogi Raj.

DURING THE DAY!

Renowned Ghazal singer Mohammed Vakeel was recently bestowed with a prestigious honour by Dr Shashank Vikram, the Consul Generalat at the Indian Embassy in Birmingham, UK. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, Mohammed Vakeel has established himself as a prominent name in the music industry. Notably, Vakeel emerged as the victorious contender in the Saregama mega finale and has contributed his melodious voice to the film Veer Zara as a playback singer. Gracing the Indian Embassy event, Mohammed Vakeel expressed his profound pride in hailing from India, a nation that has showered him with boundless love and reverence throughout his musical journey. During the captivating evening, Vakeel enthralled the audience with his soul-stirring renditions.

Khalsa Helping Hand and the Rajasthan Sikh Society organised a grand event to recognise the achievements of students who have scored over 80% in their 10th, 11th, 12th and higher education exams on Sunday at the prestigious Saint Soldier Public School Scheme in Jaipur. This event served as a platform to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the young achievers and their accomplishments. Ras Harpreet Kaur, Ras Kamalpreet Kaur, Ajaypal Singh, Jasbeer Singh, Hardeep Singh Chopra, Bhupendra Singh Puppy, Vivek Sharma and Jagjeet Singh Suri graced the occasion with their presence.

A felicitation ceremony honouring the birthday of the international gold medalist and Yogacharya Rupnarayan Jedia was held by the Shiv Shakti Yoga Group at the Papad Wale Hanuman Ji Temple in Vidyadhar Nagar, on Sunday. Yogacharya Dhaka Ram, Dr Abhinav Joshi, Jaya Chaturvedi, and Dr Anita Dagwal, were present as the special guests along with several others and some significant yoga routines were practised at the event.

Ashish Somani was appointed as the Chief Editor of Maheshwari Patrika by Maheshwari Samaj Jaipur on Saturday. This position was conferred upon him by Manoj Moondra, the Secretary-General of Maheshwari Samaj and Kedar Mal Bhala, the President.

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Heer Verma and Yogi Raj

Nishi, Abhinav, Jitisha, Sukh, Honey, Jeeyansh, Jenisha, Shenaya, Yashsvi, Arisha and Anup Choudhary

Amikka Haldiya, Shweta Kejriwal, Toshi Vijay, Rachna Kaushik, Sumedha Sood, Shubra Bohra

Dr Anupama Soni, Mohit Gupta, Dr Harshika Pareek

Kavita Chauhan, Pragati, Mamta Mot, Sneha Soni, Khushi Agarwal

Akhilendra Mishra

Captivating performance by the children

Dr Shashank Vikram felicitating Mohammed Vakeel

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Shubee, Priyan, Priya, Tarushee, Geetanjali, Paridhi, Sanjana and Sapna

CLOCKWISE: Ritika, Yashwani and Janisha

Sapna and Tarushree