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DoIT Joint Director sent
to 3-day ACB remand
Navin Sharma
Jaipur: The suspended
Joint Director of DoIT
Ved Prakash Ya-
dav, arrested in
the seizure of over
Rs 2.31 crores cash
and 1 kg of gold
from a basement
of Yojana Bhavan here,
was produced before an
ACB judge on Sunday
and was sent to 3-day
police remand. ACB
slueths took the accused
to Yojana Bhavan and
questioned him about
the documents and files
in the office. The
team also carried
out a search at his
Vidhyadhar Nagar
house. Notably,
these corruption
deed were availed in
purchase of CCTVs and
act of hiding it got cap-
tured in the CCTV itself.
Full Report P3
All scams during BJP govt will be
probed: K’taka Minister MB Patil
Bengaluru: All scan-
dals and scams commit-
ted during the tenure of
BJP government in
Karnataka would be in-
vestigated by the ruling
Congress government
in Karnataka, state cab-
inet minister MB Patil
said on Sunday. The
statement has stirred a
controversy ahead of
the three-day Assembly
session starting from
Monday (May 22). Patil
said the Congress govt
would investigate the
PSI Recruitment scam,
40% commission scan-
dal and other frauds
during the BJP govern-
ment.
‘WE DON’T CARE’:
BJP TELLS PATIL
Bengaluru: The BJP on
Sunday criticised the
ruling Congress after
Cabinet Minister MB Patil
said that all scams and
scandals that surfaced
during the tenure of the
previous govt would be
probed. Reacting to Patil’s
statement, BJP veteran
and former CM BS Yedi-
yurappa said “it is natural
for Patil to come out with
such a statement”.
Karnataka Minister MB Patil
Terror conspiracy: NIA nabs JeM
operative in Kashmir crackdown
Srinagar (PTI): An op-
erative of the Pakistan-
based Jaish-e-Moham-
mad (JeM) terror outfit,
who was allegedly pass-
ing secret information
about the movement of
security forces in Jam-
mu and Kashmir, has
been arrested, an NIA
official said on Sunday
.
The arrest of Mohd
Ubaid Malik of north
Kashmir’s Kupwara
came amid a crackdown
against conspiracies be-
ing hatched by terrorist
organisations based
across the border to
destabiliseIndiathrough
terrorist attacks in Jam-
mu and Kashmir, a
spokesperson of the fed-
eral agency said. Fur-
ther investigation is on.
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NIA searches are underway at different locations in connection
with terror-related cases, in Srinagar. —PHOTO BY PTI
YOJANA BHAVAN CASH, GOLD HAUL
Pass resolution against Shekhawat, not us: CM to BJP
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur: Chief Minis-
ter Ashok Gehlot on
Sunday retaliated to
the resolution passed
against the Congress
government by the
BJP in its State Work-
ing Committee meet-
ing in Nagaur on Sat-
urday
.
He questioned why
the BJP was not pass-
ing resolution against
Union Jal Shakti Min-
ister Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat. “If BJP
has guts, then show it
by passing a resolution
against Gajendra Sin-
gh Shekhawat. Pass a
resolution to the Prime
Minister saying that
there are allegations
of corruption against
this person and you
should dismiss him
from the cabinet,” said
Gehlot while address-
ing the media after
paying tributes to for-
mer PM Rajiv Gandhi
on his his death anni-
versary at PCC office
on Sunday
.
“SOG has consid-
ered him an accused in
the Sanjivani case.
When the matter goes
to the court, a decision
will also be taken on
it,” he said.
He said that the Ra-
jasthan government
hastakenrecordaction
regarding corruption.
“As soon as the BJP
comes to power, their
situation becomes like
a hungry wolf. The way
a hungry wolf gets to
eat everything,” he
quipped. More on P8
32nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF RAJIV GANDHI
CM Ashok Gehlot pays tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his
death anniversary at PCC office in Jaipur, on Sunday.
Cong leaders pay tributes to Rajiv
Gandhi,call him‘great son of India’
New Delhi (PTI): Con-
gress president Mall-
ikarjun Kharge and
members of the Gandhi
family on Sunday paid
homage to former
prime minister Rajiv
Gandhi on his death an-
niversary. Congress
leaders Sonia Gandhi,
Rahul Gandhi and Pri-
yanka Gandhi Vadra
were among a large
number of party lead-
ers who paid their trib-
utes at Veer Bhumi, the
memorial of Rajiv Gan-
dhi. Sharing a video of
his father on Twitter,
Rahul Gandhi said,
“Papa, you are with me,
as an inspiration, in
memories, always”.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
with party leaders Sonia Gandhi,
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi
at Veer Bhoomi to pay tribute to
former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his
death anniversary, in New Delhi.
PM PAYS TRIBUTES
TO RAJIV GANDHI
New Delhi: Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
on Sunday paid tributes
to former Prime Minister
and Congress leader
Rajiv Gandhi on his death
anniversary. PM Modi
tweeted, “I pay tributes
to former PM Shri Rajiv
Gandhi Ji on his death
anniversary.”
l BJP is like a pack of “hungry wolves” which raids the
state’s resources as soon as it forms its govt there: Gehlot
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POST BATTLES, UKRAINE DENIES
LOSS OF BAKHMUT TO RUSSIA
Kyiv: President Zelensky denied Bakhmut had
fallen to Russia, his spokesman said on Sunday,
while admitting there was “nothing left” of the
flattened city after the longest battle of the war.
PREZ SHOULD INAUGURATE NEW
PARLIAMENT BUILDING: RAHUL
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sun-
day said the President should inaugurate the new
Parliament building and not PM Modi. The PM will
inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28.
G20 HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY TO
SHOWCASE JK’S CULTURE: SINHA
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said
the G20 working group meeting in JK is a historic
opportunity for the Union Territory to showcase its
culture, heritage, tourism and warm hospitality.
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INT’L TRAVEL SCAM: 4
ARRESTED WITH 80
PASSPORTS IN DELHI
New Delhi: The Delhi Police
on Sunday said four persons
were arrested for duping
people on the pretext of
sending them abroad. The
police found that Mexico and
El Salvador-based agents
were also working for gang,
and seized 80 passports.
4 OF FAMILY CRUSHED
TO DEATH; `5 LAKH
TO KIN OF VICTIMS
Jaipur: Four of a family were
killed and two people were
injured when a speeding
jeep hit them on roadside
in Kotkhawada of Jaipur on
Sunday. CM expressed grief
and announced Rs 5 lakh to
each of kin. P2
BROWN SUGAR WORTH
`1 CRORE SEIZED IN
BHUBANESWAR
Bhubaneswar: 1 kg, 107 gms
brown sugar worth over Rs
1 crore was seized in here,
police said on Sunday. An
STF team of Odisha crime
branch conducted a raid near
Unit-8 area of Bhubaneswar
on Saturday and seized the
narcotic drugs.
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AT LEAST 12 DIE IN
STAMPEDE AT EL
SALVADOR STADIUM
San Salvador: At least 12
people died after a crush
at a football stadium in
El Salvador’s capital, San
Salvador. The incident
occurred at a match between
local team Alianza and the
Santa Ana-based team Fas
at Cuscatlán Stadium.
PM MODI STRONGLY
CALLS FOR REFORM OF UN
Hiroshima (PTI): The
United Nations and the
Security Council will
remain just a “talk
shop” if they do not re-
flect the realities of the
present world, PM Nar-
endra Modi said on
Sunday, strongly pitch-
ing for UN’s reform.
At a G7 session here,
Modi wondered why dif-
ferent forums have had
to deliberate on issues
relating to peace and sta-
bility when UN was
formed for the same. “It
is a matter of analysis,
why do we have to talk
aboutpeaceandstability
indifferentforums?Why
is the UN, which was
started with the idea of
establishing peace, not
successful in preventing
conflictstoday?heasked.
PM says the UN now doesn’t reflect
the current realities of the world
India has been eyeing a permanent
seat at the UN Security Council
(From R): Vietnam’s PM Pham Minh Chinh, Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida, Comoros’ Prez Azali Assoumani, OECD Secy Gen Mathias
Cormann, Brazil’s Prez Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, India’s PM Narendra Modi, Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese, UN Secy Gen Antonio
Guterres, World Bank Prez David Malpass, IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva, and Cook Islands’ PM Mark Brown walk out from the Peace
Memorial Museum to a wreath-laying ceremony in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, on Sunday. —PHOTO BY PTI
“I SHOULD TAKE YOUR
AUTOGRAPH”: BIDEN TO
“TOO POPULAR” MODI
IT’S PM MODI, UKRAINE PREZ ZELENSKYY
ALL OVER JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS
PAPUA NEW GUINEA PM
TOUCHES PM MODI’S FEET
PM MODI WRAPS UP “FRUITFUL VISIT TO
JAPAN”; MEETS SEVERAL WORLD LEADERS
AFTER NITISH, KEJRIWAL TO MEET MAMATA,
UDDHAV, SHARAD PAWAR TO RALLY SUPPORT
Hiroshima: During a meeting
of Quad leaders, US President
Joe Biden and Australian PM
Anthony Albanese came up
to PM Narendra Modi with a
peculiar challenge. Both lead-
ers have claimed that they are
facing a torrent of requests
from prominent citizens to
attend events where PM
Modi would be speaking. US
President Biden said to Modi
“I should take your auto-
graph. You are causing me
a real problem. Next month
we have a dinner for you in
Washington.”
Hiroshima (ANI): The Japanese newspapers on Sunday
were flooded with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
during the G7 Summit. They also extensively covered
Zelenskyy’s visit to Hiroshima amid the ongoing Russia-
Ukraine that started on February 24 last year.
Port Moresby (ANI): As Prime
Minister Narendra Modi arrived in
Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Sunday,
a rare moment was seen at the Port
Moresby airport where PNG Prime
Minister James Marape touched his
feet and sought his blessings.
Hiroshima (ANI): PM Narendra Modi on Sunday wrapped
up his “fruitful visit to Japan.” “It has been a fruitful visit to
Japan. Met several world leaders during the G-7 Summit
and discussed a variety of issues with them. Gratitude to
PM @kishida230, Government and people of Japan for their
warmth. Leaving for Papua New Guinea,” tweeted PM Modi.
New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he would meet
his West Bengal counterpart and TMC supremo Mamata
Banerjee in Kolkata on Tuesday. Sources said, he will meet
former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav
Thackeray in Mumbai on Wednesday and NCP supremo
Sharad Pawar on May 25. On Tuesday he will meet West
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata at 3 pm.
TusslewithCentre:Nitish
assuressupporttoKejriwal
New Delhi (PTI): Bi-
har Chief Minister Nit-
ish Kumar on Sunday
met his Delhi counter-
part Arvind Kejriwal at
the latter’s residence
here and extended
“complete support” to
him in the AAP govern-
ment’s ongoing tussle
with the Centre over the
control of administra-
tive services.
Kumar was accompa-
nied by his deputy and
RJD leader Tejashwi
Yadav. The Centre
promulgated the ordi-
nance on Friday to cre-
ate a National Capital
Civil Service Authority
for transfer of IAS and
DANICS cadre officers
and disciplinary pro-
ceedings against them.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during a
press conference, in New Delhi, on Sunday. Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi
Yadav and AAP MP Sanjay Singh are also seen. —PHOTO BY PTI
After K’taka win, Cong
preps for upcoming polls
New Delhi (PTI): After
a stunning victory in
Karnataka, the focus of
Congress leadership
has shifted to the next
round of assembly elec-
tions where the party is
locked in a direct con-
test with the BJP in
some states.
With assembly elec-
tions due in Madhya
Pradesh, Rajasthan,
Chhattisgarh, Telanga-
na and Mizoram in the
next few months, the
Congress is working on
poll strategies in these
states and has convened
a meeting of state lead-
ers on May 24.
AICC President
Kharge calls key
meet on May 24
No form or ID
needed for `2K
note exchanges
New Delhi (Agen-
cies): Putting to rest
speculations regarding
whether any form or
slip would be required
while exchanging or
depositing Rs 2,000
notes, the State Bank
of India on Sunday is-
sued a guideline to all
its branches saying it
will be allowed “with-
out obtaining any req-
uisition slip”. Rs 2,000
notes up to a total value
of Rs 20,000 can be de-
posited or exchanged at
a time, the guideline
reiterated.

RAJASTHAN
JAIPUR | MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023
02
First India Bureau
Jaipur: Making videos
in uniform on social
media may cost a police-
man. A new policy has
been issued for the po-
lice in the state regard-
ing the use of social
media. In the policy is-
sued by DGP Umesh
Mishra, policemen in
uniform have been
banned from making
reels on social media.
Besides, police person-
nel will also have to re-
frain from joining con-
troversial groups, fol-
lowing criminals and
using inflammatory and
misleadingmaterial.Ac-
tion will now be taken
against the policemen
who flout the orders.
The social media pol-
icy was prepared by the
Central govt last month
for police forces across
country
. This policy pre-
pared by the Ministry
of Home Affairs was
shared with all the
states and was imple-
mented in UP last week.
Policemen will have
to keep in mind the im-
age of the police while
posting anything on so-
cial media. Policemen
must like and follow the
social media handles of
Rajasthan Police.
Bharat Dixit
Jaipur: Lok Sabha
Speaker Om Birla on
Sunday felicitated the
sports persons taking
part in the ongoing
Open Taekwondo Com-
petition at SMS Stadi-
um. While addressing
the gathering, Om Birla
said that India has pro-
gressed rapidly in the
world of sports in the
last few years and has
also achieved many
achievements, but we
are still far from the
goal of becoming a lead-
er in every sport. “Our
youths have the capabil-
ity to take India to new
horizons. For this, it is
necessary that they are
provided with opportu-
nities to enhance their
talents. For this we
need to make collective
efforts,” said Speaker
Om Birla
During his visit to
Jaipur, Birla also
reached the memorial
of former Vice Prez
Bhairon Singh Shekha-
wat in Vidyadhar Na-
gar. After paying re-
spects at his memorial,
Birla said that he was a
people’s leader and a
great leader, he had an
incomparable contribu-
tion for Rajasthan.
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur: It has been
thirty months since
IAS Hemant Kumar
Gera took over the
reins of DoP as on
October 5, 2020 he
was appointed as
Principal Secretary
of the department.
Gera is the only offi-
cer in the current
government who has
played such a long
‘innings’ in the state
secretariat. It is be-
lieved that Gera
would definitely be
shuffled in the next
IAS transfer list. 1997
batch IAS, Gera is
counted among the
top two dozen senior
most officials of the
state government
and thus, keeping in
mind his seniority, it
was being speculated
that he would be giv-
en an important posi-
tion once he is shuf-
fled from the current
position. However,
Gera will have to
‘bat’ for some more
time on the current
position.
But that is not all.
While serving in
DoP, as on today, he is
handling the addi-
tional charge of two
more departments.
For the past five
months, after Sud-
hansh Pant left for
Delhi, Gera has been
handling the addi-
tional charge of DG-
HCM-RIPA and now
theadditionalcharge
of GAD and Civil
Aviation has also
fallen on him.
Jitendra Upad-
hyay, who was han-
dling GAD, has gone
on a leave and newly
appointed Principal
Secretary Dinesh Ku-
mar is also on extend-
ed leave. Meanwhile,
Gera’s hands are al-
ready full with a ‘full-
time’ job in the DoP
and then he has to go
out of the secretariat
to HCM-RIPA and
also handle the sensi-
tive responsibility of
GAD. In fact, what
has felt more ‘bur-
den’ for Gera is the
transfer of Addition-
al DG of HCM-RIPA
Tikam Chand Bohra,
on whose place no
new appointment has
been made and thus
all responsibilities of
RIPA have fallen on
Gera’s shoulders.
This means that
Gera is handling
three departments all
alone. Perhaps Gera
is the only offier in
the Secretariat who
is handling so many
responsibilities and
it is but obvious that
there is a limit to how
much work an officer
can handle.
Cops not to post videos in uniforms now
NEW SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY FOR POLICE
DGP Umesh Mishra
Hemant Gera
Om Birla felicitating one of winners at the Taekwondo Championship
held at SMS Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.
Youth must make India
a leader in sports: Birla
AT KUMAWAT MAHAPANCHAYAT...
PEOPLE DEMAND
TOINCREASEOBCQUOTA
Kumawats seek to increase OBC reservation from 21 to 27% ;
Birla praises Kumawat artisans, says they are very hard working
Srishti Joshi
Jaipur: Kumawat
Mahapanchayat was
organized on Sunday
at Vidyadhar Nagar
Stadium in Jaipur. A
large number of peo-
ple of the society
gathered to partici-
pate in the pro-
gramme. Through
the Mahapanchayat,
the society demand-
ed to increase OBC
reservation from 21
to 27 percent.
Lok Sabha Speak-
er Om Birla also par-
ticipated in this pro-
gramme. Om Birla
said that the history
of Kumawat society
is very old. Kumawat
artisans are working
hard in every corner
of the country.
Tarachand Siro-
hia, the leader of the
Kumawat communi-
ty, said that there
are 25 to 70 thousand
voters of the Ku-
mawat community
in about 15 assembly
constituencies in
the state. “Besides,
there are 10 to 25 vot-
ers in about 65 as-
sembly constituen-
cies and can play a
decisive role in the
elections. They must
get political repre-
sentation according-
ly,” he said.
(T) Om Birla addressing the gathering at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. (B)
Leaders of Kumawat community felicitating Om Birla during the programme on Sunday.
Om Birla
@ombirlakota
Got the opportunity
to participate in the
Mahapanchayat of
Kumawat Samaj in
Jaipur. There is an
incomparable contribu-
tion of social workers
in saving and enriching
the glorious art and
culture of India and
Rajasthan. The result
of their creativity is
that tourists from India
and abroad come here
to see the crafts and
sculptures. With the
changing times, the
society should now in-
corporate modern tech
while preserving its
glorious heritage. Ku-
mawat society should
promote education and
culture in the future.
WHAT’S IN THE GUIDELINES FOR COPS
Hemant Gera:
One man‘Army’
in Secretariat!
Corona Update:
1 dies in Jodhpur,
3 new cases
Union Min Nitin
Gadkari in Bkn
division today
Jaipur (FIB): One co-
rona related death was
reported on Sunday.
The health department
bulletin reported the
death from Jodhpur
with which the total
deaths increased to
9731. The number of
new cases, however,
dropped to three on
Sunday
. The number of
active patients was re-
corded at 144 and cumu-
lativepositiveincreased
to 13,26,338.
Meanwhile, 84 pa-
tients also recovered.
The new cases include 1
each from Ajmer,
Bikaner, and Udaipur.
Bikaner (FIB): Minis-
ter of Road Transport
Highways Nitin Gad-
kari will be on a tour of
Bikaner Di-
vision on
Monday
. As
per the
schedule,
the union
minister will reach Su-
ratgarh air base of Srig-
anganagar of Bikaner
division from Nagpur at
10:50 am. After that, he
will take part in the in-
auguration program of
the NH project in Pakka
Saharan of Hanuman-
garh. Later, Nitin Gad-
kari will also inspect the
Amritsar-Jamnagar
green field Expressway
in Naurangdesar.
At around 1:30pm, he
will reach the BSF cam-
pus and then go to Hotel
Laxmi Niwas. The
union minister will ad-
dress media at 5:30pm.
COURTESY MEET
Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot met Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra at latter’s
office at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Sunday. This was Thawarchand Gehlot’s courtesy call.
4 crushed to death by Thar Jeep, 2 injured
13 PEOPLE DIE IN SEPARATE ROAD MISHAPS
First India Bureau
Jaipur: Four members
of a family were killed
and two people were in-
jured when a speeding
jeep hit them while they
were standing on the
roadside in the Kotkha-
wada area of Jaipur, po-
lice said. Police in-
formed the deceased has
been identified as Suni-
ta, her son Golu, broth-
er-in-law Sitaram and
her wife Anita.
“The victims had re-
turned from Haridwar
after performing the
last rites of Sunita’s
husband Madan and
were waiting to be
picked up by a relative
near Doi Ki Dhani un-
der the Kotkhawada PS
area. They were run
over by a speeding Thar
Jeep which killed Suni-
ta, Golu, and Sitaram on
the spot,” police said.
The kin brought the bodies at Kotkhawada Bus Stand and sought
compensation from the govt. (Inset) It is being said that the Thar
jeep driver was drunk, liquor bottles also recovered.
1 DIES, 23 INJURED AS BUS OVERTURNS IN JK
2 DIE WHILE SAVING COW FROM A CAR IN PALI
MINISTER BHAJAN LAL JATAV’S GUARD RUN OVER
BY AN UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLE IN UCCHAIN, DIES
TWO KILLED, THREE
INJURED AS CAR RAMS
SHOP IN BHILWARA
TRACTOR TROLLEY
TURNS TURTLE AS
GEAR STUCK, 3 KILLED
Jaipur: A bus full of people from Rajasthan overturned
late Sunday evening in Jammu and Kashmir. According
to Jammu ADGP Mukesh Singh, a woman died in the
accident. At the same time, 23 people have been injured,
of which 13 belong to Jaipur. The accident took place
in Muri area of Reasi district. All the passengers were
returning after visiting Mata Vaishno Devi temple.
Pali: A private car met with an accident near Nimaj area
on slope of Samokhi. The speedy car moving towards
Jodhpur from Jaipur overturned due to a stray animal
coming in front of the car. Car driver Dilip Singh, resident
of Jhunjhunu and passenger Mona, resident of West
Bengal, died in the accident. One person was seriously
injured, who was referred to Jodhpur after first aid.
Bharatpur: Tej SIngh, an RAC head constable, posted at the res-
idence of PWD Minister Bhajan Lal Jatav as a guard, was killed
on Sunday after being hit by an
unidentified vehicle in Uccchain
of Bharatpur. “The incident took
place between Kaimasi and Beh-
rarekhpura when his motorcycle
was hit by an unidentified vehi-
cle,” police informed. “Chairman
of Dev Narayan Board Joginder Awana met the victim’s family
members and assured all possible help,” sources said.
Bhilwara: Two people
were killed and three were
grievously injured after a
speeding car rammed into
a shop in Shahpura police
station area of Bhilwara.
The car broke the wall of
the shop. Police Station
Officer Rajkumar Nayak
said that Rajveer (30)
from Bhilwara died on
the spot. While brother-
in-law Dhanraj (24) from
Shahpura died on the way
to the hospital.
Chittorgarh: Three people,
including 2 women, were
killed and several others
injured when the tractor
trolley they were travelling
in overturned in Chittorgarh
district, police said Sunday.
The accident occurred in
the Bharsoda area late on
Saturday. The passengers
were returning to the Ghoda
Kheda village after attending
an event at Bhiyana, they
said. Thhe injured admitted
to the nearest hospital.
—PHOTOS
BY
SUNIL
SHARMA

RAJASTHAN
03
Vikas Sharma
Jaipur: Additional
Chief Secretary (ACS)
of the Medical and
Health Department,
Shubhra Singh, on Sun-
day inspected the Am-
ber Satellite Hospital,
Janata Clinic in Azad
Nagar, Community
Health Centre in Jam-
doli and Sub-District
Hospital in Bassi.
During her inspec-
tion, she directed the
officials to prepare and
implement an immedi-
ate action plan for pro-
viding necessary re-
sources like doctors
and nursing staff as
per the laid standards
for the newly upgraded
and newly announced
medical centre.
She also instructed
that a 100 per cent ben-
efit of the Chief Minis-
ter Chiranjeevi Health
Insurance Scheme
should be extended to
the beneficiaries. Ear-
lier, the ACS also in-
spected the stock of
medicines, Chiranjeevi
help desk, male and fe-
male ward and labour
room. She also in-
quired about the facili-
ties of OPD and IPD of
the hospitals.
ACS Singh inspects hosp, health centres
BUSY SUNDAY

Singh instructed
that a 100 per
cent benefit of
the CM
Chiranjeevi
Health
Insurance
Scheme should
be extended to
the beneficiaries
YOJANA BHAVAN CASH, GOLD HAUL
Yadav took bribe from CCTV,
computer companies: Police
Accused Ved Prakash Yadav was the store incharge of DoIT for the past 20 years
Navin Sharma
Jaipur: Joint director
of the Department of
Information Technolo-
gy Ved Prakash Yadav,
held by the police for
recovery of cash and
gold, allegedly took
bribe from companies
that supplied CCTV
cameras, computers
and LED screens to gov-
ernment departments,
the police said.
Yadav was recruited
in 1994 as a program-
mer and was the store
incharge of DoIT for
the past 20 years. He
became a joint director
in 2019-20.
The police had recov-
ered more than Rs 2.31
crore in cash and gold
weighing 1 kilogram
from a locked almirah
in the basement of Ya-
dav’s office building at
Yojana Bhavan.
It is clearly visible in
the CCTV that after the
duty was over, Ved
Prakash Yadav went to
the basement with
a laptop bag on his
shoulder, opened the
lock of the cupboard
and kept the bag.
Jaipur Police Com-
missioner Anand Sriv-
astava said that the
police team had to
watch CCTV footage of
more than 30 days to
nab Yadav. At the same
time, a police team in-
terrogated more than
50 officers and employ-
ees of the department.
When Yadav was in-
terrogated, he con-
fessed that he had tak-
en this amount as bribe
from different people.
Instead of taking them
home, he used to col-
lect them here.
When the accused
confessed to the crime,
the police searched his
Ambabadi residence
from where they found
several documents.
The accused was sit-
ting on this post for
many years.
CCTV footage shows Ved Prakash Yadav putting a bag
full of money in the closet.
ACS Shubhra Singh speaks to doctor and patients at a community
health centre in Jaipur on Sunday.
YOU READ IT IN FIRST INDIA ON
MAY 21, 2023
COMPANIES ALONG
WITH VED PRAKASH
ON ACB RADAR
ACB has started
investigation by
registering an FIR
against Ved Prakash
Yadav. ACB will also
make the repre-
sentatives of those
companies accused in
the investigation who
bribed Yadav. They are
all accused according
to the law. Those who
take bribe and give
bribe. On the same
lines ACB will take
action against private
company also.
State civic bodies in fix post Raj RERA order
First India Bureau
Jaipur: After the de-
cree of the Real Estate
Regulatory Authority,
Rajasthan, civic bodies
across the State, includ-
ing the Jaipur Develop-
ment Authority, are in a
dilemma. The JDA has
even written a letter to
the State Government
demanding its interven-
tion in the matter.
These instructions is-
sued by RERA Ra-
jasthan mentioned that
whether a plan has been
prepared by a housing
cooperative society or a
body has regulated it on
the basis of records pre-
sented by the develop-
ment committee, it will
be the responsibility of
the civic body con-
cerned to register or get
that scheme registered
under RERA. If this is
not done, fine or other
punitive action would
be taken against the
body under RERA law.
Thecivicbodiesacross
the state are apprehen-
sive that the order may
slow down the pace of
Prashasan Shehron Ke
Sang (PSKS) campaign.
Besides, there is also a
fear that ignoring the or-
der may invite action
from the authority
.
The authority had is-
sued instructions on
September 27, 2021.
Dilawar claims Congress worker
stole his mobile,demanded `25K
First India Bureau
Ramganjmandi: BJP
MLA Madan Dilawar’s
mobile phone was alleg-
edly stolen by a Con-
gressworkerfromanAC
coach of a train while
returning to Kota from
Jaipur. Police informed
the accused even de-
manded Rs 25,000 from
the BJP MLA to return
his mobile. Ramganj-
mandi MLA Madan Dil-
awar said that he was
coming from Jaipur to
KotaviatrainonMay11.
“He was travelling on
seat No. 13 of coach No.
1of thetrain.Hismobile
phone was with his gun-
man, Harish, who fell
asleep by keeping it on
the rack between the
seats. When the train
reached Kota, Harish
could find the mobile
phone. When Dilawar
called on the number, a
person named Banwari
Meenapickedupthecall
and demanded Rs 25,000
toreturnthephone,”the
GRP police said.
“When I inquired
from my sources, the
thief is a Congress
member. There can be a
conspiracy in the case.
However, the mobile
has been recovered by
the police,” said BJP
MLA Madan Dilawar.
PM Modi likely to inaugurate
devp work of Jodh Airport
Rajeev Gaur
Jodhpur: Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi is
likely to lay the founda-
tion stone of the devel-
opment works of Jodh-
pur Airport.
Union Minister
Gajendra Singh
ShekhawatonSun-
day tweeted
and said, “It
is my good
fortune
that the foundation
stone of my efforts will
be laid by the respected
Prime Minister. After
thefoundationstonelay-
ing ceremony, the work
of expansion of Jodh-
pur airport will be
completed in about
18 months. The de-
velopment works
areexpectedto
be completed
by the start
of 2025.”
Normalcy hit in Bikaner at 45.5° Celsius
Laxman Raghav
Bikaner: Scorching
heat wave continued to
grip parts of Rajasthan
onSundaywiththemax-
imum temperature in-
creasing by two to three
degrees Celsius in most
partsof thestate.Bikan-
er reported a tempera-
ture of 45.5 degrees Cel-
sius, according to the
India Meteorological
Department. The in-
tense heat wave dis-
turbed normal life in
Bikanerandpeoplewere
seen lined up outside
juice and water shops.
The weather is about
to change once again in
Rajasthan. The new sys-
tem is being made from
22 May. There is a pos-
sibility of heavy rain,
thunderstorm and
lightning in half of the
state for the next 2 days.
This will provide relief
from scorching heat
and heat wave.
On the other hand,
there was 8 mm of rain
in Nagaur’s Jayal and
Udaipur’s Mavli with
strong winds on Satur-
day evening.
A man drinks water from his bottle as mercury soars in Jaipur on
Sunday. —PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO
Forensic Science Laboratory and other teams inspect a charred
bolero where two skeletons were found, in Bhiwani on Feb 16.
May 1, 2017 when
RERA law came
into force in the state.
Registration in RERA
is not necessary for
schemes where the
lease of a single plot
was issued, the allottees
had got possession of
60% or more plots,
more than 50% devel-
opment fee had been
deposited in the body,
the schemes in which
the development works
had been completed
and their completion
certificate had been
issued or was under
process. Failure to do so
will invite action.
INSTRUCTIONS OF
RERA RAJASTHAN
People wave their hands as Haj flight departs. —PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur: Family
members hugging
their loved ones and
garlanding them
with tears of joy dur-
ing the see-off for the
prosperous Haj jour-
ney, was the scene
witnessed on Sunday
before the departure
of the first batch of
Haj-2023 pilgrims.
The first convoy of
Hajpassengersleftfor
the holy city of Medi-
na in Saudi Arabia
from the Heritage In-
ternational Termi-
nal-1 in the city
. In the
first flight of Air In-
dia Dreamliner air-
craft,254Hajpilgrims
fromJaipurandother
districts left. Chair-
man of the Rajasthan
State Haj Committee,
Amin Kagzi congrat-
ulated the pilgrims
and sent them off for
the journey
. However,
no minister of the
State Government
reached here.
Before the flight
flag-off andbeforethe
departure of the jour-
ney, the security per-
sonnel stopped Amin
Kagziandothermem-
bers in the apron
area. Citing security,
Amin Kagzi flagged
off the passengers
frominsidethetermi-
nal hall at the end of
the terminal.
First Haj flight from Jaipur
departs with 254 pilgrims
MLA Madan Dilawar
Monu Manesar, 21
others named in FIR
in Bhiwani killings
Jaipur (PTI): The Ra-
jasthan Police on Sun-
day named 21 people,
including Bajrang Dal
member Monu Mane-
sar, in the alleged ab-
duction and killing of
two Muslim men whose
charred bodies were
found in Bhiwani dis-
trict of Haryana.
“We have named 21
accused in the FIR, in-
cluding Monu Manesar,
for abduction, assault
and murder of Junaid
and Nasir. All of them
are accused of destroy-
ing evidence and pro-
viding financial help
and shelter as well as
guiding others to ab-
scond,” Bharatpur SP
Shyam Singh said.
Manesar, a prominent
face of cow vigilantism
in Haryana, had been
denying his involve-
ment in the case.
JUNAID NASIR
WERE FOUND DEAD
INSIDE A VEHICLE
The charred bodies of
Junaid (35) and Nasir
(27) were found inside
a vehicle in Bhiwani on
February 16 after they
were allegedly kidnapped,
beaten and murdered
by members of the right
wing group Bajrang Dal,
which had rubbished the
claim. On April 14, police
had arrested Monu Rana
and Gogi. Earlier on Feb-
ruary 17, Rinku Saini was
arrested. The chargesheet
was presented in Kaman
court on May 16.
JDA’S CASE BEFORE STATE GOVT
The State Government had set a new cut-off date for the
regularisation of colonies in the PSKS campaign. The
cut-off date for regularisation of illegal colonies has been
increased from June 17, 1999 to December 31, 2021. The
record presented by the development committee has been
accepted whereas the records of the housing cooperative
societies have not been considered as valid. According to in-
structions of the Govt, JDA takes action on the application of
the development committee be it the cooperative societies or
private account holders. The JDA takes suo motu action for
land conversion on non-agricultural use of agricultural land.
In these, neither any housing cooperative society nor any
development society is willing to register with RERA. If JDA
registers these schemes in accordance with the instructions
of RERA, then JDA will have the responsibility of complet-
ing the development work along with completing the plan
on time under the RERA Act. Besides, various provisions of
RERA law will have to be followed. In cases where there is a
provision for depositing the development fee, work is done
in the colony according to the deposited fee. Whereas in the
case of colonies built till Dec 31, 2021, exemption of external
and internal development charges was given. So it will not be
possible to follow the instructions of RERA.
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India’s youth is
making its mark!
Congratulations
to 19-year old
Prathamesh
Samadhan Jawkar
for winning the Gold
in the compound
men’s event at the
Archery World Cup in
Shanghai.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
@DrSJaishankar
Long-forgotten toys
found new homes in
Gandhinagar thanks to the
BJP’s local unit. The unit
collected unused toys and
distributed them among
poor children.m The
afternoon was brightened
yesterday by the smiles
of the children as they
received their new toys.
Amit Shah
@AmitShah SPIRITUAL SPEAK
Sever the ignorant doubt
in your heart with the
sword of self-knowledge.
Observe your discipline.
Arise. —Bhagavad Gita
TOP
TWEETS
Often, one has no control
over adverse storm like
circumstances that one
encounters in life.
Dwelling on constraints
prevents one from seeing
possibilities that are still
within reach. One can stay
active and happy by
adjusting the way one uses
one’s physical, mental and
emotional resources. Being
balanced in what one
expects of oneself and
showing consideration and
appreciation for any help
offered by others builds
cooperation and mutual
understanding
spirations attained and hopes
realized result in satisfaction.
But, many of our dreams and
expectations do not turn out the
way we wish. Recurring disap-
pointments in life can make one
feel exasperated with oneself
and even with others.
With the fast pace of life to-
day, the more one tries to keep
up, the further one seems to
fall behind. Demands on one’s
time and energy can be unre-
lenting, and when one fails to
get the set task done, one can
begin to feel as though one is
letting others down.
“I failed again!” Often, we say
this, when we are unable to ac-
complish what we have decided
to do. How can one deal with
such feelings?
To experience happiness,
one needs to cultivate reason-
able expectations and a realis-
tic view of one’s abilities and
circumstances. Trying to at-
tain unreasonably high goals
can give undue tension and
frustration. Also, becoming too
lenient with oneself and slow-
ing down can result in disap-
pointments.
Deteriorating health or di-
minished energy magnifies
one’s limitations and can trig-
ger feelings of dissatisfaction
and distress. Left unchanged,
such feelings cause one to be-
lieve that he or she is not appre-
ciated by others.
If a close friend shows signs
of exhaustion due to over exer-
tion, would one not try to help
him / her to make some adjust-
ments in life? Similarly, one
must recognize the signs when
one is going beyond one’s own
limits.
To have a reasonable view of
one’s condition can be chal-
lenging if one is brought up in
an overly demanding family,
where there is constant pres-
sure to do more.
Getting some rest before
starting any increased activi-
ties and finding a pace that fits
one’s capabilities, builds up en-
ergy and preserves the right at-
titude toward work.
Often, one has no control
over adverse storm like circum-
stances that one encounters in
life. Dwelling on constraints
prevents one from seeing pos-
sibilities that are still within
reach. One can stay active and
happy by adjusting the way one
uses one’s physical, mental and
emotional resources.
Being balanced in what one
expects of oneself and showing
consideration and appreciation
for any help offered by others
builds cooperation and mutual
understanding.
The belief that one has to be
absolutely perfect in every-
thing afflicts the thinking of
many. There is a big difference
between the healthy pursuit of
excellence and the unhealthy
striving for an impossible ideal.
People who strive for excel-
lence are orderly and organised
and have high expectations
from themselves, but they also
accept their errors and have
positive ways of coping with
them.
Perfectionists, on the other
hand, live in a constant state of
stress. Such ones may avoid do-
ing anything new or may put
off doing important things be-
cause of fear of failure. The
reality is, few ever succeed at
being the best. And even when
someone does, it’s usually just
a matter of time before another
one comes along who is better.
A good question to consider
is, “has my excessively high
standards made it easy for me
to have friends? Probably not.
One may have rejected people
because they did not come up to
their standards.
‘Why would people tend to
avoid me because of my perfec-
tionism?’ One may wonder.
Generally, voicing high expec-
tations even of oneself and be-
ing self-centred has a negative
effect on others who struggle to
keep a balance.
The closer one gets to a per-
son, the more likely one sees his
/ her flaws. By overlooking mi-
nor faults and accepting them
as they are and by being adapt-
able, one is able to work harmo-
niously with all sorts of people.
Expecting more than what one
can give or comparing two indi-
viduals prevents one to see the
potential in each.
At times, we hear, “I’m an in-
dividual, there is no one like
me.” A saying expresses this
fact simply
. “The fingers are not
all of the same length.” Being
willing to forgive and changing
one’s course or actions as new
circumstances arise, help in
maintaining a wavelength with
different kinds of people. Also,
by being fair and rational, it is
possible to be yielding when
necessary.
Expecting perfection from
imperfect people and in a less
than ideal environment is ab-
surd. So, one can ask, ‘Do I suc-
ceed in collaborating with oth-
ers? Am I reasonable in what I
expect from others?’ A rigid
driving, “do more, do more, do
more!” Approach may disheart-
en and demotivate those, who
are doing all they can.
How sad it would be if one
has a reputation for being “hard
to please” – a far cry from rea-
sonableness!
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
A
REKHA KUMAR
The writer is a personal
development skills facilitator.
rekhakumar@protonmail.com
TO EXPERIENCE HAPPINESS,
ONE NEEDS TO CULTIVATE
REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS
AND A REALISTIC VIEW OF
ONE’S ABILITIES AND
CIRCUMSTANCES. TRYING TO
ATTAIN UNREASONABLY HIGH
GOALS CAN GIVE UNDUE
TENSION AND FRUSTRATION.
ALSO, BECOMING TOO LENIENT
WITH ONESELF AND SLOWING
DOWN CAN RESULT IN
DISAPPOINTMENTS
EXPECTATIONS AND
DISAPPOINTMENTS

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INDIA
05
New Delhi (Agencies):
Union Home Minister
and senior Bharatiya
Janta Party (BJP) lead-
er Amit Shah slammed
Congress alleging the
grand old party ig-
nored OBC community
at the national conven-
tion of Modi Samaj or-
ganized in Ahmedabad
on Sunday.
Congress has always
neglected the OBC com-
munity
. It is BJP that is
working for them. Con-
gress ruled the country
for 56 years but did not
developthem(OBCcom-
munity), but PM Modi
worked for them in past
9 years. The PM comes
fromapoorfamilyso,he
understands the pain of
the poor, Shah said.
Home Minister on
Sunday also informed
the members of the
Modi community that
the Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) also gave
several OBC chief min-
isters and also accorded
constitutional status to
the OBC Commission.
Bhopal: The 32 senior
citizens are travelling
under the state’s
Mukhyamantri Tirth-
Darshan Yojana, which
was flagged off by Chief
Minister Shivraj Singh
Chouhan at Bhopal’s
Raja Bhoj Airport today
morning. The group
comprises of 24 men
and eight women.
Under the first phase
of the air travel facility,
senior citizens from MP
will travel by air in dif-
ferent batches till July
this year from various
airports of the state.
“It’s a dream for eve-
ry person to fly by air.
Everybody wishes to
travel by air at least
once in his lifetime.
Our dream is being ful-
filled,” 72-year-old
Ram Singh Kushwaha
tells media.
Another traveller,
Ramdas, says that this
is the first time he is go-
ing outside the state.
While the BJP regime
in 2012 launched free-of-
cost travel via trains to
pilgrimages, now Chou-
han has widened the
scheme allowing free
air travel too.
So far, 7, 82,000 elder-
ly people have under-
taken pilgrimage in 782
special trains under the
scheme, as per an offi-
cial statement.
Madhya Pradesh funds senior citizens’ air travel
FREE PILGRIMAGE SCHEME
lll
MP becomes
the first state to
provide the air
travel facility to
senior citizens
for pilgrimage,
as 32 people
flew from
Bhopal to
Prayagraj
Union HM Shah slams Congress
for ‘neglecting OBC community’
Home Minister accuses Cong of insulting the Other Backward Classes during its rule
Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the flagging off ceremony of 321 Buses of GSRTC, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI
‘BJP TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS AS PM MODI GOVT COMPLETES 9 YEARS’
UNA (ANI): Upon the
completion of nine years
of Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi-led government
at the centre, the BJP will
be carrying out a number
of public meetings to gar-
ner public support, Union
Minister Anurag Thakur
said on Sunday. The
Union Minister felici-
tated the new president
of Himachal Pradesh
BJP Rajeev Bindal
and Organisation General
Secretary Siddharthan.
Speaking to reporters,
Thakur said, “Modi gov-
ernment’s
nine
years
will be
com-
pleted on May 30. On
this occasion, BJP will be
garnering people’s sup-
port through
public
meet-
ings.
The
state
unit president will inform
all the workers about
the programs to be held
in the next one month.
Our Una MLA Satpal
Satti ji was the state
BJP president for the
last nine years. We will
continue to get his guid-
ance as well. Our new
organization minister
Siddharthan ji has
also arrived in Una
today,” he added.
Oppositionunityrequires
commonagenda,saysSibal
New Delhi (PTI): With
a significant number of
Opposition leaders pre-
sent at the swearing-in
ceremony of the Con-
gress government in
Karnataka, Rajya Sab-
ha MP Kapil Sibal on
Sunday said Opposition
unity requires much
more than optics of this
nature and stressed the
need for meeting of
minds, a common agen-
da and sacrificing parti-
san interests.
In a show of opposi-
tion unity, Bihar CM
Nitish Kumar, National-
ist Congress Party pres-
ident Sharad Pawar, TN
CM M K Stalin and Na-
tional Conference presi-
dent Farooq Abdullah
attended the swearing-
in ceremony of Siddar-
amaiah as the Karna-
taka CM on Saturday
.
Sibal said, Siddara-
maiah Swearing in Cer-
emony: Is this sign of
Opposition Unity with
significant number of
leaders present? Opposi-
tion Unity requires
much more than optics
of this nature. Requires
meetingof minds,acom-
mon agenda, sacrificing
partisan interests.
New Delhi (PTI): Con-
gress leader Rahul Gan-
dhi on Sunday said that
the President should
inaugurate the new Par-
liament building and
not the prime minister.
Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi will inaugu-
rate the newly-con-
structed Parliament
building on May 28.
Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla met Modi and
extended an invitation
to inaugurate the new
building, the Lok Sabha
Secretariat had said.
Taking to Twitter,
Gandhi said, The Pres-
ident should inaugu-
rate the new Parliament
House and not the
Prime Minister.
The inauguration of
the new Parliament
building on May 28 co-
incides with the birth
anniversary of Hindut-
va ideologue V D Sa-
varkar and several op-
position parties have
targeted the govern-
ment over it.
Prez must
inaugurate
new Parl
House: RaGa Chennai: Tamil Nadu
Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) president K An-
namalai on Sunday de-
manded the ouster of
two ministers includ-
ing Senthil Balaji and
Senji Masthan from the
state cabinet.
BJP state chief met
Governor RN Ravi and
requested him to dis-
miss ministers, Senthil
Balaji and Senji
Masthan, from the cab-
inet using his special
powers. Annamalai al-
leged that one minister
is responsible for Pro-
hibition and Excise
and another one is
somehow connected to
the accused in the
Hooch tragedy.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief meets Guv,
seeks dismissal of two ministers
New Delhi (ANI): The
Congress will need to
“sacrifice more” in or-
der to save the idea of
India, former Jammu
and Kashmir Chief
Minister Mehbooba
Mufti said on Sunday
.
The Peoples Democratic
Party chief made the
statementinBengaluru.
Mufti said that the
Congress has played a
“great role” in securing
independence and in
building the country.
She added that the ac-
cession of Jammu and
Kashmir to India on Oc-
tober 26, 1947 had a lot
to do with the efforts of
the country’s first
prime minister Jawa-
harlal Nehru.
Congress must sacrifice more
to save idea of India,says Mufti
Bengaluru (PTI): Former JK
CM Mehbooba Mufti on Sun-
day appreciated the people
for voting out a “fascist” BJP
government in the state, but
also cautioned people about
the recent developments
in Delhi, saying it was a
wake-up call for everyone as
it can happen anywhere.”BJP
doesn’t want to have any
opposition. The Delhi govern-
ment has been disempow-
ered. Karnataka people have
shown us the way, that the
might of power agencies and
institutions can be defeated
with your vote,” she said.
DELHIDEVELOPMENTS-
A WAKE-UP CALL FOR
EVERYONE: PDP CHIEF
New Delhi (PTI): The
Delhi government on
Sunday accused Lieu-
tenant Governor V K
Saxena of indulging in
dirty politics while
asserting that the com-
plaints filed by some
officers alleging har-
assment by the AAP
dispensation are abso-
lutely fake.
Officials in the LG Of-
fice on Saturday
claimed that eight offic-
ers posted in the Delhi
government and the
Municipal Corporation
of Delhi (MCD) have al-
leged blatant harass-
ment by the Arvind
Kejriwal dispensation.
They said two com-
plaints were received
earlier this year and six
were received after May
11--thedaytheSupreme
Court granted control
of services, except po-
lice, land and public or-
der, to the elected gov-
ernment in Delhi.
In a statement, the
Delhi government said,
They are absolutely
fake complaints. The
LG is indulging in dirty
politics to divert atten-
tion from the public
uproar against the Cen-
tral government's di-
rect attack on the judi-
ciary by reversing a
Supreme Court consti-
tution bench order
through an ordinance.
LG indulging in dirty politics: Delhi govt
MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh
greets a senior citizen.
MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh meeting the beneficiaries (32
senior citizens - 24 men 8 women) onboard the flight on Sunday.
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The Congress in
Kerala on Sunday lashed out at the BJP, alleg-
ing that the party in power at the Centre is more
concerned about itself rather than the country,
a sharp contrast to former Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who put the nation first before everything.
The view was expressed by veteran Congress
leader and former Union Defence Minister A K
Antony while speaking on the occasion of Rajiv
Gandhi’s death anniversary. “When he (Rajiv
Gandhi) was Prime Minister he put the country
first before the interests of the party. However,
the party (BJP) in power at the Centre is more
concerned about itself than the nation. “They are
not concerned if the country burns, if there is
communal violence or if there is any other form
of unrest. They are only concerned with ensuring
they remain in power,” Antony alleged at the re-
membrance ceremony held at Indira Bhavan here.
He claimed that when Rajiv Gandhi was PM, he
ensured peace in Punjab, Assam and Mizoram at
the cost of the Congress’s power in those states.
PARTY IN POWER CONCERNED ABOUT
ITSELF, RATHER THAN NATION: CONG
Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena (L) Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Odisha: CM Patnaik
to reshuffle cabinet
Bhubaneswar (ANI):
Odisha Chief Minis-
ter Naveen Patnaik
is likely to reshuffle
his Cabi-
net on
Monday, said official
sources. As per the
sources, it will be a
minor reshuffle in
CM Patnaik’s Coun-
cil of Ministers be-
fore next year’s As-
sembly and General
Election, and new
Ministers are likely
to take oath at Lok
Seva Bhawan.
The Cabinet re-
shuffle has been ne-
cessitated following
the resignation of
the two ministers.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti in a
press conference, in Bengaluru
on Sunday.
Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai meeting state Governor RN Ravi.
New Delhi: Employees guilty of submitting forged docu-
ments to their employer have to be dealt with strictly and no
sympathy or compassion can be
shown to such persons, the Delhi
HC has observed while upholding
the dismissal of a woman from
service. The HC was dealing with
the plea of a woman, who was
given a compassionate appointment in the Bihar Bhawan in
the Group IV category after death of her husband, seeking to
set aside a 2014 order by employer terminating her service.
New Delhi: BJP leader Yashpal Benam cancelled his daugh-
ter's marriage to a Muslim man in Uttarakhand's Pauri
Garhwal with mutual consent with the groom's family after
the wedding invitation card's picture went viral on social
media, triggering a controversy. The marriage ceremony
of the BJP leader's daughter was scheduled to be held on
May 28.The wedding to be held on May 28 now has been
cancelled, the BJP leader told media persons on Saturday.
Being a public representative, I did not want my daughter's
marriage to take place under the protection of the police and
the administration. I respect public sentiments, he added.
NO SYMPATHY FOR EMPLOYEES SUBMITTING
FORGED DOCUMENTS: DELHI HIGH COURT
UTTARAKHAND BJP LEADER CALLS OFF
DAUGHTER’S MARRIAGE TO MUSLIM MAN
CRUCIAL READ
VICE PRESIDENT JAGDEEP DHANKAR
ARRIVES IN KERALA FOR TWO-DAY VISIT
Thiruvananthapuram: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar
arrived in Kerala on a two-day visit. He along with his
wife Dr. Sudesh Dhankar will be having a darshan at Sree
Padmabha Swamy temple. He will be staying at the Raj
Bhavan. On Sunday night, Kerala Governor Arif Moham-
med Khan served dinner in honour of the Vice-President
at the Raj Bhavan. Several VIPs were on the guest list
for the dinner. The Vice-President will have a breakfast
meeting with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday
morning at CM’s official residence ‘Cliff House’.
Kapil Sibal
Rajeev Bindal Anurag Thakur

INDIA
06
RaGa pens emotional tribute to
Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniv
New Delhi (ANI): Re-
membering former
Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi on his 32nd
death anniversary, Con-
gress leader Rahul Gan-
dhi on Sunday paid an
emotional tribute to his
deceased father.
“Papa, you are with
me, as an inspiration, in
memories, always!” Ra-
hul Gandhi tweeted in
Hindi sharing a video
of various moments of
Rajiv Gandhi.
Earlier, Rahul Gan-
dhi along with his sister
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
paid floral tribute to
former Prime Minister
Rajiv Gandhi on his
32nd death anniversary
at Vir Bhumi in the na-
tional capital.
Congress parliamen-
tary party chairperson
Sonia Gandhi and party
president Mallikarjun
Kharge also paid hom-
age to former Prime
Minister Rajiv Gandhi
on his death anniversa-
ry. Rajiv Gandhi took
over the charge of the
Congress in 1984 follow-
ing the assassination of
his mother and then
Prime Minister Indira
Gandhi. He became In-
dia’s youngest Prime
Minister at the age of 40
when he assumed office
in October 1984.
He served as the
Prime Minister of India
till December 2, 1989.
Born on August 20 in
1944, Rajiv Gandhi was
assassinated by a Lib-
eration Tigers of Tamil
Eelam (LTTE) suicide
bomber during an elec-
tion rally in Sriperum-
budur in Tamil Nadu.
PM NARENDRA MODI AT G7 SUMMIT
‘Raisevoiceagainststatusquo’
PM, G7 LEADERS
VISIT HIROSHIMA
PEACE MEMORIAL
Hiroshima: Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
along with leaders of the
G7 invited countries paid
floral tribute at the Hiro-
shima Peace Memorial
Park in Japan on Sunday.
Prime Minister Modi was
seen having a brief con-
versation with Australian
PM Anthony Albanese
as the invited countries
were on their way to pay
tributes to Hiroshima
victims. PM Modi is
in Japan to attend the
Group of Seven (G7)
summit in Japan. The
prime minister is visiting
the East Asian country
at the invitation of his
Japanese counterpart,
Fumio Kishida. Japan is
hosting the G7 summit
as the current chair of
the powerful grouping.
PM Modi is in Hiroshima
for the G7 summit from
May 19 to May 21.
PM MODI RECEIVES CEREMONIAL
WELCOME IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Pap-
ua New Guinea on Sunday, as part of the second leg of
his three-nation tour. He was warmly welcomed upon ar-
rival in the country, as PM James Marape touched his feet.
This was followed by a hug between the two counterparts,
after which PM Modi was introduced to other officials. PM
Modi also received a grand welcome by the Indian diaspora
in Papua New Guinea. In Papua New Guinea, he will host
the third summit of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands
Cooperation (FIPIC) on Monday jointly with counterpart
James Marape. “I am grateful that all 14 Pacific Island
Countries (PIC) have accepted the invitation to attend this
important summit (FIPIC),” Modi had said earlier.
Hiroshima (PTI):
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi said on Sun-
day said he views the
current situation in
Ukraine as an issue of
humanity and human
values and not of poli-
tics or economy even as
he called for respecting
international law, sover-
eignty and territorial
integrity of all nations.
In an address at a G7
session in Hiroshima,
Modi also strongly
pitched for raising voice
collectively against uni-
lateral attempts to
change the status quo,
asserting that any ten-
sion and dispute should
be resolved peacefully
through dialogue.
The PM also re-
ferred to his talks with
Ukrainian President Vo-
lodymyr Zelenskyy on
Saturday and reiterated
that India will do what-
ever is possible to re-
solve the conflict.
Modi's comments
came after Zelenskyy
addressed the G7 lead-
ers seeking global sup-
port for Ukraine’s ef-
forts to defend itself
against Russian aggres-
sion. The war in
Ukraine has been the
overwhelming focus of
the summit.
People asked to
stay indoors as
Army carries out
anti-terrorist op
JK: The Army on
Sunday launched a
massive search oper-
ation in a forward
area in JK’s border
district of Poonch af-
ter troops picked up
suspiciousmovement
and opened fire, offi-
cials said. No one was
injured in the firing
by the soldiers on pa-
trolling duty at Keri
in Mendhar sector
around 3 am, they
said.
Though there was
no retaliation from
the suspected per-
sons, the Army
launched a massive
search operation in
the area and adjoin-
ing forests to ensure
that there is no pres-
ence of terrorists, the
officials said.
All roads leading to
thebesiegedvastarea
were closed and the
residents were asked
to stay indoors as a
precautionary meas-
ure, they said, adding
the searches were
completed in the pop-
ulated area but no
one was arrested.
However, the comb-
ing operation is still
going on in the woods
but there was no con-
tact with the suspect-
ed terrorists so far,
the officials said.
Srinagar spruces up for G20 working group meeting
Srinagar (PTI): Srina-
gar city has been
spruced up for the three-
day G20 working group
meeting on tourism be-
ginning Monday, while
stringent security ar-
rangements are in place
across the Kashmir Val-
ley to ensure that the
high-profile event pass-
es off peacefully, offi-
cials said on Sunday
.
The route from Srina-
gar airport to Sher-e-
Kashmir International
Convention Centre
(SKICC) -- the venue of
the meeting -- has been
given a massive facelift
with the G20 logo paint-
ed on walls and hoard-
ings installed to wel-
come the delegates, they
said.
The officials said Gul-
marg tourist resort in
north Kashmir, where a
meeting is also sched-
uled, has been beauti-
fied too.
Authorities are tak-
ing no chances and have
beefed up security
across the valley in view
of the G20 meeting.
EliteNSGandMarine
Commandosarehelping
the police and the para-
military forces to secure
the venues of the event,
the officials said.
G20 TO SHOWCASE
CHANGES IN JK:
JITENDRA SINGH
‘G20 HISTORIC
OPPORTUNITY TO
SHOWCASE JK’
New Delhi: The G20
meeting is an opportunity
for India to showcase the
changed scenario in JK
which was earlier under the
shadow of Pakistan-spon-
sored terrorism, Union
minister Jitendra Singh
said. The third meeting of
the G20 Tourism Working
Group will be held from
today to finalise the minis-
terial communique for the
ministerial meeting in Goa.
Srinagar/Jammu:
Lieutenant Governor
Manoj Sinha on Sunday
said the G20 working
group meeting in JK is
a historic opportunity for
people of the Union Ter-
ritory to showcase their
culture, heritage, tourism
and warm hospitality.
The third G20 Tourism
Working Group meeting is
scheduled to take place in
from May 22 to 24.
NIA arrests banned
extremist outfit PLFI
supremo Dinesh Gope
New Delhi (ANI): The
National Investigation
Agency (NIA) on Sun-
day arrested the ab-
sconding self-styled su-
premo of the People’s
Liberation Front of In-
dia (PLFI), a proscribed
Naxal outfit of
Jharkhand.
Dinesh Gope alias
Kuldeep Yadav alias
Badku was nabbed in
New Delhi, said the
NIA, adding “The ac-
cused had 102 criminal
cases against him and
carried a bounty of Rs
30 lakh.” Gope, a resi-
dent of Khunti district
in Jharkhand, was ear-
lier chargesheeted by
the NIA in the case re-
lating to the recovery of
demonetized currency
of Rs 25.38 lakh from
the operatives of PLFI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with other leaders visits the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, in Hiroshima on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Peace Memorial Museum
in Hiroshima, Japan on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her son Raihan Vadra
pay tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 32nd death
anniversary at Veer Bhoomi of Rajghat in New Delhi on Sunday.
ACCUSED IN 2013
GANDHI MAIDAN
BLAST ARRESTED
Patna (ANI): The STF
arrested one of the
accused of the Patna’s
Gandhi Maidan bomb
blast case of 2013 from
Bihar’s Darbhanga,
officials informed on
Sunday. The STF arrested
accused Mehre Alam on
Saturday, an accused who
had escaped from NIA in
the bomb blast cast. The
NIA team registered case
number 612/13 against
Mahre Alam in the city
police station of Muzaffar-
pur on October 30, 2013,
and was absconding since
then. The matter pertains
to October 27 2013, in
which six people were
killed and about 82 people
were injured in a bomb
blast at Patna Junction.
Chhattisgarh:
Security forces
arrest three
Naxals in Kanker
Kanker (ANI): Three
hardcore Naxals have
been arrested in a joint
action by police and se-
curity forces in the
Kanker district of
Chhatisgarh, the police
said on Sunday
. Accord-
ing to the Superinten-
dent of Police, Shalabh
Kumar Sinha, in a joint
operation of the District
Reserve Guard (DRG)
and Border Security
Force (BSF), three Nax-
als were arrested. “Of
the three arrested Nax-
als, two carry a reward
of Rs 8 lakh each on
their arrest,” he said.
Earlier, on May 8, se-
curity forces gunned
down two cadres, includ-
ing a LOS commander
carrying a cash reward
of Rs 8 lakh, in an en-
counter in Chhattis-
garh’s Sukma district.
COVID: ACTIVE
CASES IN INDIA
DECREASE TO 8,115
New Delhi: India has
recorded 756 new corona-
virus infections, while the
active cases have dipped
to 8,115 from 8,675, ac-
cording to the Union Health
Ministry data updated on
Sunday. The death count
has increased to 5,31,832
with eight deaths which
includes two deaths
reconciled by Kerala, the
data updated at 8 am
stated. The Covid case tally
was recorded at 4.49 crore
(4,49,86,461). The national
COVID-19 recovery rate
has been recorded at 98.80
per cent, the ministry said.
UP GANGSTER
CARRYING `50,000
BOUNTY ARRESTED
Saharanpur, UP: A
gangster who carries a
bounty of 50,000 has been
caught in Uttar Pradesh’s
Saharanpur after a fire
exchange with a police
patrolling team, said UP
police on Sunday. “Today,
During the search of
Sarsawa Police Station’s
patrolling team, two
miscreants opened fire
at them. The police team
responded and chased
them. One miscreant was
shot while the other ran
into the forest,” said Saha-
ranpur Superintendent of
Police(SP) Vipin Tada.
GUJ ORGANISES ITS
1st TRANSGENDER
FASHION SHOW
Surat: A unique fashion
show was organized in
Surat, Gujarat on Satur-
day with the motive to
bring awareness towards
third-gender people. 21
transgenders from Surat
participated enthusiastical-
ly in the fashion show and
walked the ramp in their
beautiful attires. Talking to
ANI, the show organiser,
Shweta said, “This is the
first time a fashion show
has been organized in
Gujarat for the third gender.
The main motive behind
this show is that they are
also a part of our society
so we should also treat
them equally.
BSF SHOT DOWN
PAKISTANI DRONE
CARRYING NARCOTICS
Punjab: The Border Secu-
rity (BSF) has shot down
a Pakistani drone carrying
narcotics near Internation-
al Border near Punjab’s
Amritsar, the force said on
Sunday. The BSF troops
deployed in the depth area
heard the buzzing sound
of a suspected Pakistani
drone in the Dhanoe
Kalan village in Amritsar
district around 8.48 pm
on Saturday, the BSF said
in a statement. “The BSF
troops immediately reacted
to intercept the drone as
per the laid down drill
and successfully downed
the Pakistani drone with
contraband,” it said.
14 LAKH CANDIDATES SET TO APPEAR FOR
COMMON UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST
New Delhi: The second edition of the Common Univer-
sity Entrance Test (CUET) began on Sunday, with over
14 lakh candidates set to appear for the crucial exam for
undergraduate admissions. Unlike last year, the exam is
being conducted in three shifts this time. Earlier, the exam
was scheduled to be held from May 21 to May 31 but
the National Testing Agency (NTA) decided to extend the
schedule by at least four days to accommodate the higher
number of candidates. University Grants Commission
(UGC) Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar advised the students
to answer questions only if they are confident about the
correct answer.
CRUCIAL READ
Wrestlers plan
women’s
mahapanchayat
at new Parl
Chandigarh: From the
heart of Haryana’s Jat-
dominated Rohtak dis-
trict, farmers and repre-
sentative of Khap pan-
chayats, expressing soli-
darity with the protest-
ing wrestlers in Delhi,
on Sunday sent out a
message to the BJP gov-
ernment in the Centre,
while infusing new en-
ergy into the protest to
arrest of WFI chief Brij
Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Amid farm represent-
atives from Uttar
Pradesh, Rajasthan, be-
sides Haryana, the Sarv
Khap Panchayat held in
Meham town on Sunday
decided to hold women
‘mahapanchayat’ at
newly constructed
building of Parliament
in Delhi on May 28, the
day it will be inaugu-
rated by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, in sup-
port of the protesting
wrestlers.
The Khap panchayat
(community courts)
said women from across
the country will reach
New Delhi on that day to
show solidarity with the
wrestlers. Top wres-
tlers, comprising Ba-
jrang Punia, Sakshi Ma-
lik and Vinesh Phogat,
have been protesting for
nearly a month at the
Jantar Mantar.
Police personnel patrols the area during the high alert on the eve
of the G20 summit, in Srinagar on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome on
his arrival at the Port Moresby airport, on Sunday.

NEWS
07
Hiroshima: President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
onSundaycomparedthe
totaldestructionof the
Ukrainian city of
Bakhmuttothe1945dev-
astation of Hiroshima.
Bakhmut, which had
a pre-war population of
70,000 people, has been
the scene of the longest
and bloodiest battle in
Russia's invasion.
Absolute total de-
struction. There is
nothing. There are no
people. resident Zelen-
skyy said that Japan
rebuilding of Hiroshi-
ma inspired him to re-
build Ukrainian cities
and towns destroyed in
the invasion.
New Delhi (Agencies):
Gun violence is a lead-
ing cause of premature
death in the US. Now,
according to a new
study, a quarter of
Americans believe guns
are the number one
public health threat,
Guardian reported. Ac-
cording to a study con-
ducted by Axios and the
Ispos American Health
Index, 26% of Ameri-
cans believe access to
guns is the top threat to
public health. Mean-
while, around 25% be-
lieve opioids and fenta-
nyl are the top concern.
''Access to guns and
firearms is now consid-
ered one of the top
threats to public health,
alongside opioids and
fentanyl. Since Febru-
ary, the number of
Americans citing guns
as their top concern has
increased significantly
,''
the study notes.
In February
, only 17%
of Americans cited gun
access as a top concern.
In 3 months, that num-
ber has increased near-
ly 10 percentage points
from 17% to 26%.
Rome (ANI): Women
tennis players, Storm
Hunter Elise Mertens
won their first doubles
title at the Italian Open
by defeating top seeds
Coco Gauff and Jessica
Pegula6-4,6-4inthefinal.
No.4 seeded players,
Storm Hunter and Elise
Mertens won the wom-
en’s double title at the
ItalianOpen.CocoGauff
and Jessica Pegula, top-
ranked seeded players,
were defeated in the fi-
nals of the women’s dou-
ble in the Italian Open.
The Belgian tennis
player, Mertens won her
17th career double title
and her partner Aus-
tralian tennis player,
Storm Hunter won her
sixth title in doubles.
Hiroshima, Japan:
China represents the
world's greatest chal-
lenge to security and
prosperity, but other
leading economies
should not seek to fully
decouplefromit,British
Prime Minister Rishi
Sunak said on Sunday
.
China poses the big-
gest challenge of our
age to global security
and prosperity. They
are increasingly au-
thoritarian at home and
assertive abroad, Su-
nak told reporters after
the G7 summit.
Yokohama (Agencies):
India’s Shaili Singh fin-
ished third in the wom-
en’s long jump event at
the Golden Grand Prix
2023 athletics meet, a
Continental Tour Gold
event, here on Sunday
.
Shaili registered a
winning jump of 6.65m
to finish third on the po-
dium in her first inter-
national meet of 2023.
Her other jumps meas-
ured 6.59m, 6.35m,
6.35m, 6.36m and 6.41m.
San Salvador: Twelve
peoplewerekilledSatur-
day in a stampede at an
El Salvador stadium
where football fans had
gatheredtowatchalocal
tournament,policesaid.
Authorities said ini-
tial reports pointed to a
crush of fans who tried
to enter Stadium in Cen-
tral American country's
capital San Salvador to
watch a match between
teams Alianza and FAS.
The match was sus-
pended as emergency
personnel evacuated
peoplefromthestadium.
RUSSIA CLAIMS CAPTURE OF KEY UKRANIAN
CITY BAKHMUT, PUTIN CONGRATULATES TROOPS
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY DENIES UKRAINIAN CITY
OF BAKHMUT OCCUPIED BY RUSSIAN FORCES
Ukraine: Russia said it has captured the east Ukrainian city
of Bakhmut, epicentre of the fighting, as President Vladimir
Putin congratulated his troops and private mercenary group
Wagner. The announce-
ment from the Russian
army came hours after
Kyiv said the battle was
continuing, while admitting
the situation was “critical”.
Bakhmut, a salt-mining
town that once had a population of 70,000 people, has been
the scene of the longest and bloodiest battle in Moscow’s
more than year-long Ukraine offensive.
Hiroshima, Japan (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zel-
enskyy on Sunday said that Russian forces weren’t occupy-
ing Bakhmut, casting doubt on Moscow’s insistence that the
eastern Ukrainian city had fallen. Zelenskyy said: “Bakhmut
is not occupied by the Russian Federation as of today.” “We
are not throwing people (away) to die,” Zelenskyy said in
Ukrainian through an interpreter. “People are the treasure. I
clearly understand what is happening in Bakhmut.”
‘ABSOLUTE
DESTRUCTION’
452nd DAY OF RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Zelenskyy compares Ukraine's Bakhmut to Hiroshima
Bengaluru (ANI):
Royal Challengers Ban-
galore (RCB) star bat-
ter Virat Kohli on Sun-
day scripted history as
he slammed his sev-
enth IPL century, be-
coming the first player
to hit the most hun-
dreds in the tourna-
ment history.
It was a 60-ball 100, a
knock studded with 13
fours and 1 sixes, but
Kohli made it a point to
stay true to his tech-
nique, with each of
those runs coming via
proper cricketing
shots. Kohli slammed
back-to-back centuries
for RCB, scoring his
seventh ton in the tour-
nament’s history. A
masterful knock from
the run machine
achieved this feat
during a match against
Gujarat Titans in
their do-or-die match
of IPL 2023.
It was Kohli’s sev-
enth century in IPLs -
overtaking the record
set by Chris Gayle (6) -
and reinforced his en-
during impact in the
format, coming on the
back of debate over
whether his strike rate
in the middle overs
hampers the team.
Adelaide (ANI): The
Indian women’s hock-
ey team put up a bril-
liant show in the third
game of their Austral-
ia tour which ended in
a 1-1 draw.
The visitors came
from behind to level the
score as Deep Grace
Ekka (42’) netted a goal
for India after Maddi-
son Brooks (25’) had put
the hosts in front.
Kohli becomes player with most centuries
HISTORY SCRIPTED IN IPL

RCB star batter
Virat Kohli
scripted history
as he slammed
his seventh
IPL century,
becoming the
first player to
hit the most
hundreds
RCB batters Virat Kohli and Anuj Rawat run between the wickets
during the IPL match against Gujarat Titans, on Sunday.
Indian players showed some terrific ball control and played an
attacking game in the second quarter.
—REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE
Storm Hunter Elise Mertens captured their first team title at Italian
Open by defeating top seeds Coco Gauff Jessica Pegula in final.
A damaged residential building, after missile strikes in Chasiv Yar near the frontline city of Bakhmut.
Rishi Sunak
Shaili Singh
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma Cameron Green during the match.
Xi Jinping
The match was suspended as emergency personnel evacuated people from the stadium, where
hundreds of police officers and soldiers gathered as ambulance sirens wailed.
INDIAN-ORIGIN
MAN STABS SIKH
WOMAN, HELD
SAUDI’S 1ST EVER
ASTRONAUTS SET
TO FLY TO ISS
Toronto: A 44-year-
old Indian-origin man
has been charged with
first degree murder for
stabbing a Sikh woman
in Canada’s Bramp-
ton city. Nav Nishan
Singh stabbed to death
Davinder Kaur, 43, on
Friday at Sparrow Park
in Brampton city, Peel
Regional Police said in a
statement on Friday. The
police said it found the
victim with signs of trau-
ma on a footpath after it
reached the site following
a call about the stabbing
at about 6 pm. Singh was
held at a short distance
from the crime scene
has been charged with
first-degree murder.
New Delhi: A private
mission to the Inter-
national Space Station
(ISS) organized by Axiom
Space is due to blast off
from Florida on Sunday,
carrying the first two Saudi
astronauts to go to the or-
biting laboratory. Rayyanah
Barnawi, a breast cancer
researcher, will become the
first Saudi woman to voy-
age into space and will be
joined on the mission by
fellow Saudi Ali Al-Qarni, a
fighter pilot. The team also
includes Peggy Whitson,
a former NASA astronaut
who will be making her
fourth flight to the ISS, and
John Shoffner, a business-
man from Tennessee who
will serve as pilot.
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Mumbai (ANI): Cam-
eron Green's maiden
IPL century helped
Mumbai Indians (MI) to
clinch a thumping
8-wicket win over Sun-
risers Hyderabad in
their Indian Premier
League(IPL)2023match
here at Wankhede Sta-
dium on Sunday
.
With the win over
SRH, Mumbai Indians
moved to the fourth
spot and kept their play-
offs hopes alive. Green
became the sixth Mum-
bai Indians batter to hit
an IPL century and the
third overseas player to
do so for the 5-time
champions.
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highest for MI with 100
off 47 while captain Ro-
hit Sharma played a
stunning knock of 56
off 37 deliveries. For
SRH, Bhuvneshwar Ku-
mar and Mayank Dagar
bagged one wicket each.
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Aus A on Thursday
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Bhanwar S Charan
Kota: UDH Minister
Shanti Dhariwal inau-
gurated the second elec-
tric crematorium devel-
oped in Ward 25 by Kota
North Corporation at a
cost of Rs 1.15 crore on
Sunday. After the inau-
guration, Dhariwal vis-
ited the electric crema-
torium and took infor-
mation from the offi-
cials and also saw the
Amit Dhariwal, process
of operation of the ma-
chine through a demo.
Meanwhile, under
the ‘Haath se Haath
Jodo’ campaign, the
‘Padyatra’ was held un-
der at Ward 25 under
Shanti Dhariwal’s lead-
ership. Dhariwal inau-
gurated the drain work
being constructed with
Rs 15 crore to get rid of
problem of waterlog-
ging in the ward.
Dhariwal inaugurates 2nd electric crematorium in
Kota, meets masses in ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo’ drive
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur: Reacting to Rs
2,000 currency note not
being legal after Sep-
tember 30, Chief Minis-
ter Ashok Gehlot said
on Sunday that the Cen-
tre has not given the ac-
count of the time when
demonetisation was
done earlier.
“Whatever money
was in the market, all
that money was depos-
ited in the banks. This
information was given
in the Lok Sabha. No
one knows how much
would have been spent
in the Rs 2,000 note be-
cause they haven’t giv-
en the previous account
till date. Who will ask
the account from
them?,” said Gehlot
while addressing the
media after paying trib-
utes to former PM Rajiv
Gandhi on his death an-
niversary at PCC office
on Sunday
.
Gehlot said that Rajiv
Gandhi gave the right to
vote at the age of 18, so
that the youth power
can play an important
role in the development
of the country. He also
ensured the participa-
tion of women and
scheduled caste-tribes
in politics. “ Rajiv Gan-
dhi’s farsightedness
strengthened India,”
the CM said.
“The BJP dreams
about Rahul Gandhi
even at night and in-
dulges in low level prop-
aganda on social media
against the Gandhi fam-
ily. But today the youth
is understanding,” the
CM said.
On this occasion,
Ministers Dr Mahesh
Joshi, Pratap Singh
Khachariyawas, Mamta
Bhupesh, GS Dotasra,
along with MLA Rafeek
Khan, Amin Kagzi, and
Congress leaders Arch-
ana Sharma and others
were present.
Rajiv Gandhi’s farsightedness
strengthened India: CM Gehlot
BJP dreams about Rahul Gandhi even at night and indulges in low level propaganda on
social media against the Gandhi family. But today the youth is understanding, CM says
Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot
greeted people on birth anni-
versary of Maharana Pratap,
which is on May 22. Gehlot
said, “Maharana Pratap is
not only a symbol of pride of
Rajasthan, but of the whole
country. Pratap’s life full of
self-respect, courage, valour
sacrifice is inspirational
for all of us,” he said. The
Chief Minister said that Ma-
harana Pratap spent his life
in the Aravalli hills and inac-
cessible forests, renouncing
royal pleasures for the sake
of self-respect and protec-
tion of the motherland.
Jaipur: Amid controversy over the result of
Youth Cong polls, four leaders- Sudhindra
Moond, Yashveer Sura, Satveer Choudhary
and Rakesh Meena contesting elections met
CM Ashok Gehlot, State in-charge Sukhjinder
Randhawa and PCC Chief GS Dotasra and
discussed their problems. They said that fair-
ness was not maintained in Youth Congress
elections. The result was already available
in the market 1 hour before the release of
the poll result. At the same time, discrimina-
tion has also been done in vote rejection. In
such a situation, there should be an impartial
inquiry into this entire matter. The total vot-
ing in Youth Congress polls in Raj was more
than 19L. But only 7.70L votes were counted.
CM GREETS PEOPLE ON
MAHARANA PRATAP’S
BIRTH ANNIV TODAY
CM Ashok Gehlot, Sukhjinder Randhawa, GS Dotasra, Dr Chandrabhan during the prayer meet held
to pay tributes to former PM Late Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary at PCC Office in Jaipur
on Sunday. Also seen are Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Mamta Bhupesh, Archana Sharma, Jyoti
Khandelwal, Lokesh Sharma and others.
‘PM’s dream of Cong-free
India will never be fulfilled’
Congress state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh
Randhawa said that Prime Minister
Narendra Modi had given the slogan of
Congress-free India but this dream will never
be fulfilled. “We have made South India BJP
free. Today there is no BJP government in
South India. At the same time, leaving only
4 states in North India, BJP does not have a
government in any state on its own. At the
same time, in the coming assembly elec-
tions, Congress is going to form government
in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
and Telangana as well,” he said.
PCC President Govind Singh Dotasra said
that on the death anniversary of Rajiv
Gandhi, “we have taken a pledge that we will
take the schemes of the government among
the public.” “BJP is only greedy for power.
Today the public has started seeing them as
wolf greedy for power. These people have
nothing to do with unemployment, infla-
tion and the pain of the youth. These people
are just power greedy people. They have
misused the constitutional institutions in the
country. In Rajasthan too, we welcome ED,
Income Tax and CBI,” he said.
BJP is only greedy for
Power, asserts Dotasra
Sukhjinder Randhawa addresses leaders during
the prayer meet held at PCC Office in Jaipur.
GS Dotasra addresses the gathering during the
prayer meet at PCC Office in Jaipur on Sunday.
PAYING TRIBUTES: Sachin Pilot pays floral tributes to
former Prime Minister Late Rajiv Gandhi at his memorial,
‘Veer Bhumi’ in New Delhi on Sunday. “His ideal values
and high thoughts would always inspire us to be devoted
to national and public interest,” he says.
Peace and harmony essential
for development,says Gehlot
Cabinet Minister Hemaram Choudhary, PCC Member Azad Singh Rathore, Barmer
Municipal Council Chairman Dilip Mali, Balotra Municipal Council Chairman
Sumitra Jain, ADM Surendra S Purohit, SP Satyendrapal, GM of SWML Dilip
Kumar Singh, Jinendra Singh Shekhawat and Vishal Mathur during the ‘Barmer
Ratna Samaroh’ held at Indraprasth Resort in Barmer on Sunday.
Cabinet Minister Hemaram Choudhary
addresses the gathering during the
‘Barmer Ratna Samaroh’ in Barmer.
Youth Congress leaders meet Sukhjinder
Randhawa at PCC Office in Jaipur on Sunday.
First India’s initiative will encourage
people to do social service: Choudhary
Lunaram Darji and
Ashok Shera
Barmer: First India
News organised ‘Bar-
mer Ratna Samaroh’
in Barmer on Sunday,
wherein, Cabinet Min-
ister Hemaram Choud-
hary was the Chief
Guest. Talented people
in Barmer and those
doing commendable
work in vari-
ous fields were
h o n o u r e d
with ‘Barmer
Ratna Award.’
PCC member Azad
SinghRathore,Barmer
City Council President
Dilip Mali, Balotra
City Council President
Sumitra Jain, ADM
Surendra Sin-
gh Purohit,
ASP Satyen-
drapal, GM of
SWML Dilip
KumarSinghwerealso
present. “First India
News has started a
commendable initia-
tive in entire state,
which will encourage
people to do social ser-
vice by honouring the
talents, who have done
excellent work in the
society
. More people
will come forward for
social work with such
honours,” said Choud-
hary while addressing
the function.
Barmer Municipal
Council Chairman
Dilip Mali along with
all the guests also ad-
dressed the function.
They also congratulat-
ed all the talents
awarded and praised
the initiative of First
India News. A large
number of people par-
ticipated in the event.
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur: Chief Minister
Ashok Gehlot said that
peace and non-violence
are the basis of our cul-
ture and development is
not possible in an envi-
ronment of unrest, vio-
lence and tension.
“Mutual love, harmo-
ny and brotherhood can
be maintained in the
society only by peace
and non-violence. There
are examples of many
countries in the world
where violence has
posed a threat to the en-
tire humanity
,” said Ge-
hlot while addressing
the inauguration cere-
mony of the offices of
peace and non-violence
cell in all the districts of
the state through VC at
CMR on Sunday
.
Gehlot said this day
inspires the country-
men to protect the coun-
try from all kinds of
threats. On this occa-
sion, he administered
oath to oppose violence
and maintain mutual
harmony
.
Gehlot that Raj is the
only state in country
where Dept of Peace
Non-Violence has been
constituted. Along with
this, people have also
been trained in this re-
gard by this Dept at the
block level.
Director of the Dept
Manish Sharma said
that Directorate is con-
ducting programmes on
a wide scale in all areas
of the state to spread
Gandhi’s philosophy
.
Hemaram Choudhary being felicitated by
Jinendra S Shekhawat, Vishal Mathur. Also
seen are Lunaram Darji and Ashok Shera.
Shanti Dhariwal addresses during the inaugural ceremony of
second electronic crematorium in Kota on Sunday. Also seen
are Amit Dhariwal, Manju Mehra, Sonu Qureshi, Rakesh Soral,
Neva Lal Gurjar, Lalit Kumar, Faizal Baig, Anurag Bhargava, Prem
Shankar Sharma and others.
Azad Singh Rathore being felicitated by
Jinendra S Shekhawat during the event. Also
seen are Vishal Mathur and Lunaram Darji.
Dilip Mali being felicitated by Jinendra S Shekhawat during
the ‘Barmer Samman Samaroh’ in Barmer on Sunday. Also
seen here are ADM Surendra Singh and Lunaram Darji.
Educationist Kamal S Mahecha being felicitated with ‘Barmer
Ratna Award’ by Hemaram Choudhary, Dilip Mali, Surendra S
Purohit. Also seen are Sumitra Jain and Jinendra S Shekhawat.
CM Ashok Gehlot virtually unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi made
up using ‘Panch Dhaatu’ at Collectorate premises in Pali. He also
inaugurates newly constructed circle, main gate District Peace
Non-Violence Cell Offices from CMR in Jaipur on Sunday.Also seen
here are Sukhjinder Randhawa, GS Dotasra and others.
CM inaugurates
peace and non-
violence cell
offices in all dists
CM Ashok Gehot enjoys a cup of tea with public at Mumbaiya
Market on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur on Sunday.
Also seen here are GS Dotasra, Preeti Shaktawat and others.
Udaipur: CM Gehlot reached
Udaipur on Sunday
reached Fateh Sagar Lake.
He was accompanied by PCC
Chief GS Dotasra, Vallabhna-
gar MLA Preeti Shaktawat.
He met tourists. A youth
shouted on railway training
ground, “Gehlot Sahab, you
become country’s PM.” At
this, Gehlot smiled put his
hand on young man’s shoul-
der. Gehlot will participate in
5 different events today.
CM GEHLOT TO ATTEND 5 DIFFERENT EVENTS IN UDAIPUR TODAY
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ender stereotypes have been a
part of clothing design for cen-
turies. Pink is for girls and
blue is for boys. Dresses are for
women and pants are for men.
However, times are changing.
The rise of gender-neutral
clothing has taken the fashion indus-
try by storm.
Brands are starting to break down
the barriers of gender stereotypes, of-
fering clothing that is comfortable,
stylish, and suitable for anyone, re-
gardless of gender. Gender-neutral
clothing is all about breaking down the
traditional gender roles that we have
been conditioned to believe.
Indian clothing has always had a
touch of androgyny to it, but in recent
years, more brands and designers have
sparked the gender-neutral debate
again and even added collections of the
same.
Gender-neutral clothing is clothing
that is designed to be suitable for peo-
ple of any gender identity or expres-
sion. It is designed to be inclusive of
all genders, regardless of whether
they fit into traditional male or fe-
male clothing categories.
Designing clothing that is meant to
be worn by anyone, regardless of gen-
der, reduces the need for separate
clothing lines for men and women.
This can help to reduce the environ-
mental impact of the fashion indus-
try and promote sustainability.
Indian males adapted to unisex
fashion years ago. It is a wonderful
turn that fashion is taking where men
and women are both choosing to share
wardrobes and fit. However, Women
have traditionally been more permit-
ted to dress androgynously.
You can also experiment one way
is to start with accessories. You can
add a gender-neutral hat, bag, or
shoes to your outfit to give it a
more modern and progressive
look.
Another way to incorporate
gender-neutral clothing is to
layer your outfits. By layering
different pieces, you can create
a unique and stylish look that
is gender-neutral with over-
sized clothing, like an over-
sized blazer or shirt, to
create a more relaxed
and effortless look.
It is important
to remember that
gender-neutral
clothing makes
you feel comforta-
ble and confident no
matter how you are
carrying it.
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LEO
JULY 24 - AUGUST 23
Financial front remains rosy
and promises to bring in
gains. Good professional
guidance may become the
key to further your career. A family
member may make you proud with an
achievement. Spending time with
friends is possible. Some of you may
decide to take your romance.
LIBRA
SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22
You may want things
differently on the domestic
front, but will need to
convince others about your
ideas. A break from the routine is
indicated and will give you time to do
things you were not getting time.
Change of season requires you to
take good care of your health.
ARIES
MAR 21 - APR 20
Limiting some items from
your diet will have a
positive effect on your
health. There is much to
achieve today and you will find
yourself up to it. Academic front
seems favourable. You are likely to
buy something you have been
longing for.
SAGITTARIUS
NOV 23 - DEC 22
You will succeed in
wriggling out of a tight
financial situation by curbing
wasteful expenditure. An
outing with family promises much fun.
Prepare well for a long journey, if you
want to travel comfortably. Shifting to a
new house or a new city cannot be
ruled out for some.
GEMINI
MAY 21 - JUNE 21
Family issues that are
leading to disputes are
likely to be resolved
amicably. There is a chance
of somebody taking you along for a
function or a party. Keeping track of
something or someone may prove an
uphill task. Your standing in your
circle is likely to get a boost.
AQUARIUS
JAN 21 - FEB 19
Something being organised
on the social front may get
you totally involved. Expect
immediate returns from the
investments made by you. Workload is
likely to increase on the professional
front. This is a fine day on the financial
front. Good understanding and mutual
respect is likely to enhance.
TAURUS
APR 21 - MAY 20
Your bank balance is likely
to swell and make you
financially secure. Buying
something expensive for
the house is indicated.
Responsibilities are likely to increase
manifold. Those feeling lethargic and
unwell may get back on the path to
perfect health.
CAPRICORN
DEC 23 - JAN 20
This is a positive day that
proves special for some.
Meditate to embark on a
new spiritual journey. You
will be able to regain lost ground on
the academic front to come at par
with the rest. Excellent showing at
work will get you hand-picked for an
important assignment.
VIRGO
AUG 24 - SEP 23
Someone’s good advice
will help in making the
right decisions on the
academic front. Things
start looking up on the health front
as you manage to remain regular in
your workouts.Some of you can book
tickets to someplace exotic.Overall
health remains perfect.
CANCER
JUNE 22 - JULY 23
Problems faced on the
financial front are likely to
disappear.Something may
keep you from realizing
your full potential on the academic
front. A practical solution may be
found for a complex problem at
work. Those in love will feel much
closer now, than before.
PISCES
FEB20 - MARCH 20
Going the extra mile for
someone will be greatly
appreciated by all.
Someone may not agree to
your terms but that should not affect
your productivity. You will get a
chance to tap your potential on the
professional front and impress those
who matter.
SCORPIO
OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22
Something new may be
acquired for the home by
homemakers. An initiative
on the health front is likely
to give rich dividends. Those
involved in a project will be able to
give a good account of themselves.
You despise is likely to turn over a
new leaf, so let bygones be bygones.
YOUR
DAY
Horoscope by
Saurabbh Sachdeva
he Internation-
al Day for Bio-
logical Diversi-
ty is a momen-
tous occasion
celebrated an-
nually on May
22 to raise awareness
about the critical impor-
tance of biodiversity
and to highlight the ur-
gent need for its conser-
vation. Recognized by
the United Nations, this
day serves as a reminder
of our collective respon-
sibility to protect and
sustainably manage the
Earth's rich and diverse
ecosystems. In this arti-
cle, we delve into the sig-
nificance of biodi-
versity, the
challenges
it faces, and the actions
we can take to preserve
this invaluable asset for
future generations.
Biodiversity refers to
the incredible variety of
life forms on our planet,
encompassing all living
organisms, including
plants, animals, and mi-
croorganisms, as well as
the intricate networks
of interactions between
them and their environ-
ments. It is the founda-
tion of ecosystem func-
tioning and provides
numerous ecological,
economic, and social
benefits. Biodiversity
supports the provision
of essential ecosystem
services such as clean
air and water, pollina-
tion, nutrient cycling,
and climate regulation.
It also contributes to
cultural and aesthetic
values, scientific discov-
eries, and potential
sources of new medi-
cines.
Unfortunately, biodi-
versity is under im-
mense pressure due to
various human activi-
ties. Habitat
destruction, deforesta-
tion, pollution, climate
change, overexploita-
tion of natural resourc-
es, and the introduction
of invasive species have
all contributed to the de-
cline of species and eco-
systems worldwide. The
loss of biodiversity not
only diminishes the re-
silience of ecosystems
but also jeopardizes food
security
, water availabil-
ity, and human well-be-
ing. It is imperative that
we address these chal-
lenges and reverse the
current trajectory of
biodiversity loss.
Preserving biodiver-
sity requires a collective
effort involving govern-
ments, organiza-
tions, communi-
ties, and indi-
viduals. Here
are some key actions
that can contribute to
biodiversity conserva-
tion:
Protecting and restor-
ing habitats: Preserv-
ing intact ecosystems
and restoring degrad-
ed habitats are essen-
tial for safeguarding
biodiversity. This in-
cludes establishing
protected areas, con-
serving critical habi-
tats, and promoting
sustainable land-use
practices.
Promoting sustaina-
ble agriculture and
forestry: Encourag-
ing sustainable farm-
ing practices that
minimize the use of
pesticides, conserve
soil fertility, and pro-
tect natural habitats
can help main-
tain biodiversi-
ty in agricultur-
al landscapes. Simi-
larly, adopting re-
sponsible forest man-
agement practices
can mitigate defor-
estation and habitat
destruction.
Combatting climate
change: Addressing
climate change is cru-
cial for biodiversity
conservation. Efforts
to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, pro-
mote renewable en-
ergy sources, and
adapt to changing cli-
matic conditions can
help safeguard vul-
nerable species and
ecosystems.
Combating invasive
species: Pre-
venting and
managing
the intro-
duction of
i nv a s ive
species is
crucial for preserving
native biodiversity.
Early detection, rapid
response, and effec-
tive control measures
are vital in minimiz-
ing their negative im-
pacts.
Raising awareness
and education: Edu-
cating people about
the importance of bi-
odiversity and the ac-
tions they can take to
protect it is funda-
mental. Awareness
campaigns, educa-
tional programs, and
citizen science initia-
tives can empower
individuals to con-
tribute to biodiversi-
ty conservation.
The International
Day for Biological Diver-
sity serves as a poignant
reminder of the critical
role that biodiversity
plays in sustaining life
on Earth. It calls upon
individuals, communi-
ties, and governments to
take proactive steps in
conserving and restor-
ing biodiversity for the
benefit of current and
future generations. By
valuing and protecting
the extraordinary web
of life that surrounds
us, we can ensure a resil-
ient and vibrant planet
that thrives with di-
verse species,
healthy ecosys-
tems, and a sus-
tainable future
for all.
SHUBHANSHI PATHAK
cityfirst@firstindia.co.in
City First highlights the importance of
conserving biodiversity and outlines
actions to protect ecosystems,
combat climate change and raise
awareness for a sustainable future!
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
PRESERVING LIFE ON
PRESERVING LIFE ON
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