FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. XLII No. 29 | INDORE | MONDAY | JULY 7, 2025 | Pages 12 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 FREE www.freepressjournal.in Sports A CENTURY AT CENTRE COURT P.10 ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE MONEY All eyes on India-US trade talks, Q1 corporate earnings UJJAIN PRESS PUNE BHOPAL NASHIK ash Prerna Parashar has been offering dignity, care and emotional healing to abandoned elderly people. Turn to Indore page to find out how. SEE P3 CM’s roadshow in Ludhiana today Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL To draw investments to Madhya Pradesh, chief minister Mohan Yadav will hold a road show in Ludhiana on Monday. The Ludhiana visit will follow interactive session on investment opportunities in MP, one-to-one meetings with industrialists, high tea interaction at headquarters of Trident. He will also visit industries including Vardhman Textiles and Deepak Fastner etc. This will be his third visit to Ludhiana in a year. fp Briefs KERRVILLE Texas flood kills 51 The gruelling, desperate search for 27 missing girls stretched into a third day on Sunday after raging floodwaters surged into a summer camp as rescuers maneuvered through challenging terrain, while Texans were asked to pray that any survivors would be found. At least 51 people, including 15 children, were killed, with most of the deaths coming in Kerr County in the state's Hill Country. PATNA RJD moves SC over SIR Tejashwi Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) approached the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission order on revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, a state set to go to polls later this year. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal will appear for the RJD in the case and has requested an early hearing on Monday. On June 24, the poll body issued instructions to carry out the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar to ensure only eligible citizens can vote. Brand Sutra Debugging The LLM Chaos P.12 Mandloi to be ACS in CM Secretariat, Rajora removed ‘Global South victim of double standards’ Sanjay Dubey assigned urban development, Shukla gets GAD FP News Service BHOPAL PM: Pahalgam direct attack on India’s soul MUMBAI The Brics remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good, PM Narendra Modi said on Sunday, as he underscored the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in global institutions to address the marginalisation of the Global South. Global South has often been a victim of "double standards", he said, highlighting the systemic inequalities and inefficiencies that the Global South faced. The interests of the region have never been "prioritised", he asserted. As several top leaders of the member nations converged in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin skipped the meeting. "The Global South has often been a victim of double standards. Whether it is development, distribution of resources, or security-related issues, the interests of the Global South have not been prioritised. On issues like climate finance, sustainable devel- D opment, and technology access, the Global South has often received nothing but token gestures," he stated. Pointing to the historical neglect of two-thirds of humanity in 20th-centuryformed institutions, Modi argued that countries with significant contributions to the global economy remain under-represented at decision-making tables, undermining the credibility and effectiveness of these bodies. "This is not just a question of representation but also of credibility and effectiveness. Without the Global South, these institutions seem like a mobile with a SIM card but no network. These institutions are unable to deal with the challenges of the 21st century. Whether it is the ongoing conflicts in different parts of the world, the pandemic, the economic crisis, or newly emerging challenges in cyber and space, these institutions have no solutions," he stated. 4Continued on | P8 TEAM INDIA CONQUERS ENGLAND’S ‘BASTION’ EDGBASTON EXORCISED | Historic 336-run win ends 57-year drought at Birmingham Agencies BIRMINGHAM India ended a 57-year-long wait and eight-match winless streak at Edgbaston with a record-shattering 336-run win over England — rewriting history in bold strokes of brilliance and belief. Not only was it India’s firstever Test victory at Edgbaston, it was also their biggest overseas win by runs. The emphatic triumph levelled the five-match series 1-1, breathing fire into the contest. Leading the charge was Akash Deep, the unassuming pacer from Sasaram, Bihar, who turned heads with a stunning 10-wicket match haul (10/187), including a career-defining 6/99 in the second innings — the best by an Indian in England. Sasaram Storm Akash Deep lets out a triumphant roar after sealing his maiden five-wicket haul on Day 5 of the Edgbaston Test — a storm from Sasaram that silenced England BCCI/ANI If Akash was the revelation, Shubman Gill was the revelation fulfilled. Captaining with poise and batting with panache, Gill smashed 269 and 161 Bungalow row: Ex-CJI cites daughters’ ‘special needs’ Agencies NEW DELHI Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday cited family reasons for his extended stay at the official CJI residence on Krishna Menon Marg, stating that he has “two daughters with special needs.” His response came as the Supreme Court administration, in an unprecedented move, wrote to the Centre for vacating the bungalow, noting that Chandrachud has stayed beyond the permissible period. Explaining the situation, the Chandrachud said that Sanjiv Khanna, who succeeded him as CJI, allowed him an extension until April and, after that, he sought another extension due to “special needs" for his elder daughter, for whom an “ICUlike setup" has been created at the existing residence. 4Continued on | P8 — his 430-run match tally the second-highest by an Indian in Tests, making him the youngest Indian skipper to win overseas. (Detail on Sports Page) uring a session on peace and security, Modi said victims and supporters of terrorism cannot be weighed on the same scale and there should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists. He said the “cowardly” Pahalgam terror attack was a direct strike on the “soul, identity and dignity” of India. “This attack was a blow not only on India but on the entire humanity,” he said: “Condemning terrorism should be our principle, not just a convenience.” Modi underlined that there should be no difference between words and actions regarding terrorism. “If we cannot do this, then the question naturally arises whether we are serious about the fight against terrorism or not,” the prime minister added. Former CJIs endorse ONOE Agencies NEW DELHI Former Chief Justices of India, who have conveyed their views to a parliamentary committee on the bill proposing simultaneous polls, have endorsed the constitutionality of the "one nation, one election" concept but have raised concerns over its various aspects, including the power given to the Election Commission, and offered suggestions. Former CJI DY Chandrachud, in his opinion submitted to the Joint Committee of Parliament, has dismissed the opposition's criticism that the synchronisation of Lok Sabha and state assembly polls violates the Constitution's basic structure, saying the Constitution never mandated holding national and state elections separately. 4Continued on | P8 tion as ACS in the Narmada Valley Development and Water Resources Department. ACS Sanjay Dubey has been posted to the Urban Development and Housing Department. Dubey will also continue to oversee the Department of Science and Technology. Sanjay Shukla has been posted as ACS in the General Administration Department (GAD). He will also have additional charge of the Aviation and Planning Departments, along with the Chairmanship of the Staff Selection Board. D.P. Ahuja has been posted as Principal Secretary, Cooperative Department. He will continue to hold the portfolios of AYUSH and Fisheries Welfare Department. The Agriculture Department has been taken away from M. Selvendran; he will now be in charge of only the Personnel Department. 4Continued on | P8 INDIA’S ECONOMY HAS TRIPLED IN SIZE OVER LAST DECADE IANS NEW DELHI NINE BARGI DAM GATES OPENED AMID HEAVY RAINS Overflowing Mudna River snaps ShahdolChhattisgarh connectivity Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL/JABALPUR Amid continuous rainfall in the catchment area, Jabalpur’s Bargi dam has reached nearfull capacity, prompting authorities to open nine gates on Sunday to release excess water. The gates have been opened at an average height of 1.33 meters, releasing around 52,195 cusecs of water into the Narmada river. The dam is currently receiving an inflow of 98,742 cusecs and the water level has reached 417.40 meters, which is just shy of the 417.50meter target level for July 31. With the dam’s full storage capacity at 422.76 meters, China last week, which decisively ended speculation over the future of the Dalai Lama institution. “The reincarnation of Dalai Lamas neither began from him nor will end due to him," China's envoy to India, Xu Feihong, wrote on X on Sunday, adding that the current Dalai Lama is only one part of a longstanding religious tradition spanning over 700 years. DHARAMSHALA A heavy rain on Sunday morning did little to dampen the spirits of the thousands who gathered in the main courtyard of Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama’s temple, to celebrate the Tibetan spiritual leader’s 90th birthday — even as the thunder of geopolitics echoed in the background. The celebrations came on Agencies WASHINGTON We live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom. Elon Musk “America Party", to “give back” the people of the US The state government made significant transfers of IAS officers on Sunday. Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Rajesh Rajora has been transferred from the Chief Minister's Secretariat. In his place, Neeraj Mandloi has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary in the CM Secretariat. Mandloi will also continue to hold charge of the Energy Department and Public Service Management Department. Rajora will retain his posi- Since coming to power, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has made changes in the CM Secretariat for the fourth time. After taking office, Manish Rastogi was removed and Raghvendra Singh was appointed. Later, Raghvendra Singh was replaced by Rajesh Rajora. Now, Neeraj Mandloi has been appointed in place of Rajora. During this period, Sanjay Shukla, Bharat Yadav, and Avinash Lavania were also posted in the CM Secretariat, but they were later removed. authorities are proactively releasing water to prevent overflow. This move is expected to raise the Narmada’s water level by 5 to 7 meters in the coming hours. A high alert has been issued for areas near the Narmada river. Residents in low-lying regions have been advised to stay away from the river and refrain from using nearby bridges. The administration and dam officials are closely monitoring the situation round-the-clock to maintain safety and avoid emergencies. Red alert has been issued for low-lying areas. 4Continued on | P8 Agencies Agencies the heels of the Dalai Lama’s announcement targeted at Party launched, Musk in political orbit post on X on Saturday declared the formation of the Our Staff Reporter Fourth change in CM Secretariat India's growth story continues to draw global attention, backed by strong fundamentals and consistent performance. Over the past decade, India’s economic size has tripled from Rs 106.57 lakh crore to Rs 331.03 lakh crore in 2024–25, with the GDP growth at a robust 6.5 per cent for the year, according to official figures released on Sunday. The Reserve Bank of India expects this pace to continue into 2025–26. Other projections echo this optimism, with the United Nations forecasting growth of 6.3 per cent this year and 6.4 per cent next year, while the Confederation of Indian Industry places its estimate slightly higher at 6.4 to 6.7 per cent. This sustained performance is being driven by strong domestic demand. Rural consumption has picked up, city spending is rising, and private investment is on the upswing. Businesses are expanding capacity, with many operating near their maximum output levels. At the same time, public investment remains high, especially in infrastructure, while stable borrowing conditions are helping firms and consumers make forwardlooking decisions, the statement said.Global conditions, by contrast, remain fragile. Global power play colours Reuters gets X relief Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday after govt intervenes offgrid The dispute between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump's "big, beautiful" tax bill would bankrupt America. Musk in a E-paper Edit A game of unity, not reunion P.6 CALL FOR CHANGE | Modi bats for reforms in global bodies, says 21st-century software can’t be run by 20th-century typewriters Y MUMBAI their freedom and challenge what he called the nation’s “one-party system”. He cited a poll, uploaded on Friday – the US’s Independence Day – in which he asked whether respondents “want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system” that has dominated US politics for some two centuries. The yesor-no survey earned more than 1.2 million responses. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 NEW DELHI International news agency Reuters X account was withheld in India for a few hours but restored later on Sunday after the government intervened to say it had not sought the blocking of the handle. Reuters account was blocked from being accessed in India overnight, leading to speculations. "There is no requirement from the government of India to withhold Reuters and we are continuously working with X to resolve the problem," the government spokesperson said on Sunday. Sources said a demand for blocking of Reuters’ X account alongside several hundreds of other accounts was made during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terrorist in May after the Pahalgam attack. While several accounts were blocked from accessing in India, Reuters handle was not. 4Continued on | P8 UK F-35 moved to hangar after Royal Navy tech team lands Agencies THIRUVANANTHAPURAM British F-35B fighter jet, stuck at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for nearly three weeks was towed to the Air India hanger on Sunday after a technical team arrived from the UK to assess any damage to the aircraft and attempt to take the aircraft back, according to Defence sources. British Royal Air Force's Airbus A400M Atlas also took off from Kerala's airport after dropping off a technical team of experts to assess the aircraft. Earlier today, a team of approximately 25 technical experts from the British Royal Air Force was dispatched to inspect the F-35B fighter jet that made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of June 14. 4Continued on | P8