FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms FREE PRESS Vol. 15 No. 141 | BHOPAL | MONDAY | NOVEMBER 3, 2025 | Pages 12 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. mpeng/2010/35815 www.freepressjournal.in Nation India needs to grow thicker skin... P.8 India’s batting line-up unleashed a storm of thunder to post a formidable 298/7, but South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt (77 off 74)* is fighting a defiant rearguard action, keeping her team's hopes alive at 150/5 after 30 overs in the World STATS 298 India's 298/7 is the second-highest total ever in a Women's World Cup final. Cup final chase. The hosts' total, built on Shafali Verma's explosive 87 and Deepti Sharma's composed 58, crackled with intent—becoming the fp Briefs MOSCOW Russia launches new N-sub Russia has launched its latest nuclear submarine to be armed with a 'Poseidon' nuclear drone, also known as 'doomsday missile' capable of "wiping out" coastal nations, according to media reports. The nuclear submarine 'Khabarovsk' was launched by Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov at a solemn ceremony in the presence of Russian Naval Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev and other top shipbuilding officials in Severodvinsk at Sevmash shipyards. JERUSALEM Bibi vows to disarm Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to disarm Hamas and demilitarise the Gaza Strip, saying his government would keep targeting remaining militant cells despite a ceasefire that took effect last month. "Some Hamas cells remain active in parts of Gaza under our control, and we are systematically eliminating them," Netanyahu told ministers, citing areas in Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Xinhua News Agency reported. NEW DELHI Stray dogs case hearing today The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on November 3 the case concerning stray dogs in which it had directed the chief secretaries of all the states and Union Territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, to remain present before it. While hearing the matter on October 27, the top court had directed the chief secretaries to remain present before it on November 3 to explain why compliance affidavits were not filed despite the court's August 22 order. final flair Shafali Verma plays a shot during the ICC Womens World Cup final ODI match PTI second-highest ever in a Women's World Cup final. EDITIONS: BHOPAL UJJAIN WORLD POWER SURGE | Shafali’s fire, Deepti’s ice propel India to commanding 298 NAVI MUMBAI iii QUALITY @ VALUE However, Wolvaardt's resilient knock has ensured the game remains tantalizingly poised, with South Africa needing 149 r u n s from the final 20 overs. Earlier, the innings was a tale of two halves, masterfully stitched together. It began with the explosive Shafali Verma (87 off 78), who treated the grand stage as her personal playground. Her blistering knock, adorned with 7 fours and 2 sixes, formed the core of a monumental 104-run opening stand with the elegant Smriti Mandhana (45)—only the second century partnership for the first wicket in a Women's World Cup final. (India innings detail report on Sports Page) Carney cites India ties amid tariff strains with US PTI PUNE INDORE NASHIK MUMBAI E-paper Edit Rules must for safe pilgrimage P.6 US threatens Nigeria with military action INDIA UNLEASHES THUNDER; WOLVAARDT HOLDS LINE Agencies ESTD-1983 Brand Sutra Cut From A Different Cloth P.12 TRAGIC | Bus was carrying pilgrims, who were returning to Jodhpur after visiting Kolayat fair 18 KILLED, 6 HURT AS BUS HITS TRUCK IANS Following the accident, local residents and police personnel from nearby stations launched a rescue operation to extricate the passengers trapped inside the mangled vehicle. The injured individuals were rushed to a hospital, while the bodies of the de- Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL ceased have been sent for post-mortem examination. Senior officials, including police officers, reached the spot soon after receiving information. Efforts are underway to identify all victims and inform their families. It has been learned that the front portion of the bus was completely crushed in the accident, indicating the severity of the impact. The trailer onto which the bus rammed was reportedly carrying construction material. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has expressed grief over the loss of lives and directed officials to ensure prompt medical assistance to the injured. A woman Left Wing Extremist (LWE) has surrendered before Balaghat police, marking the first Naxalite surrender in Madhya Pradesh since 1992, officials said on Sunday. On October 30, Free Press had reported that despite Madhya Pradesh having one of the most liberal and attractive Naxal surrender policies in the country, not a single Naxalite had laid down arms in recent years. Special DG (Anti-Naxal Operations) Pawan Shrivastava said the surrender of a woman Naxalite in Balaghat is a major development for the district, which has struggled with Naxal activity for over four decades. The surrender took place on November 1 at the Hawk Force camp in Chauriya. The woman, identified as Sunita, was the armed guard of Ramder, MMC zone incharge and Central Committee member of the Naxal organisation. Originally from Bijapur, Sunita joined the Naxalite movement in 2022 and underwent six months of training in Maad region. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 JAIPUR At least 18 people were killed and around six others injured when a bus carrying passengers rammed into a stationary trailer truck in Rajasthan's Jodhpur district on Sunday, the police said. The tragic incident occurred near the Matoda area in the Phalodi subdivision, around 160 km from Jodhpur city, when the bus returning from Kolayat in Bikaner collided with a trailer parked by the roadside. According to police, the bus was carrying pilgrims from the Sursagar area of Jodhpur who were returning home after visiting the Kolayat fair, a religious event held annually in Bikaner district. "Preliminary investigation suggests that the bus was travelling at high speed and failed to spot the stationary trailer in time due to low visibility in the early morning hours," a senior officer of Matoda Police Station said. According to sources, the deaths of 18 people have been confirmed so far, while at least six others sustained injuries. Woman Naxal gives up arms in Balaghat, first case since 1992 Sunita CM hails police Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated state police force for surrender of a woman Naxalite in Balaghat district. He said Madhya Pradesh Police has consistently succeeded in curbing Naxalite activities, and this latest development adds another milestone to its record. Yadav said that under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the state remains committed to achieving complete Naxal control by next year. He expressed confidence that the ongoing anti-Naxal campaign will continue with full strength and ensure elimination of even minor activities linked to Naxal groups in Madhya Pradesh, especially in areas bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. NEW YORK Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has referred to the "progress" his country has made with India as he stressed that Canada is building partnerships abroad amid tariff pressures with the US. Carney's remarks on Saturday came after US President Donald Trump last week terminated all trade negotiations with Ottawa "based on their egregious behaviour." ".And to be building new partnerships with countries around the world. And there is no better place to do that than in the fastest growing part of the world that represents 60 per cent of the global economy," Carney said, referring to the Asia-Pacific region. Speaking to reporters after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, he cited the free trade deal with Indonesia, TN parties to move SC against SIR PTI Agencies NAWADA CHENNAI talks with the Philippines and Thailand and a "turning point in our relationship with China". "Progress which we have been making with India.So I didn't meet directly with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi here, (but), the foreign minister, other ministers have been meeting with India," he said. "That's what we're doing to build our strength at home, first and foremost. Build these partnerships abroad, reduce our reliance on the United States. It can't happen overnight, but we're moving very fast," he added. 4Continued on | P8 In a gathering of all parties, a resolution was adopted to approach the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Sunday after chairing the meeting. As the Election Commission has not accepted the request to hold the SIR of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly election, it has been decided to approach the apex court, Stalin said. Assembly election, as per schedule, is due in Tamil Nadu by April 2026. Tri-service exercise ‘Trishul’ kicks off IANS NEW DELHI Months after Operation Sindoor destroyed terror camps deep inside Pakistan, the Indian Security Forces are now conducting Exercise Trishul, a Tri-Service Exercise involving the Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air Force along the Western Border with Pakistan. According to defence officials, the exercise will begin on November 3 and will continue till November 13. Notably, the Indian Navy will be leading this exercise jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. “Headquarters Western Naval Command, in close coor- ‘Jinhe koi nahi poochhta, Modi unhe poojta hai’ dination with the three Services, will be conducting the exercise, which will feature large-scale operations across the creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat, along- side comprehensive maritime operations including amphibious operations in the North Arabian Sea,” said an official. 4Continued on | P8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the NDA's poll promise to provide Rs 3,000 in addition to the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to farmers in Bihar, saying 'jinhe koi nahi poochhta, Modi unhe poojta hai' (Modi worships those whom no one else cares about). Addressing an election rally in Nawada, the Prime Minister Modi took a jibe at the Opposition, claiming that the previous governments did not prioritise small farmers. Over 2,000 Sikhs to visit Pak for Guru Nanak jayanti PTI LAHORE PM Narendra Modi hails the NDA's poll promise to provide Rs 3,000 in addition to the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to farmers in Bihar He said, "The governments after independence did not prioritise small farmers. But this is Modi, 'jinhe koi nahi poochhta, Modi unhe poojta hai' (Modi worships those whom no one else cares about). In the last 11 years, our government has brought PTI A Patna court on Sunday remanded JD(U) candidate from Mokama seat, Anant Singh, and his two associates to 14day judicial custody in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter Dular Chand Yadav. Singh, a former Bihar MLA, and his two aides, Manikant Thakur and Ranjeet Ram, who were earlier arrested in connection with Yadav's murder, were produced before the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Patna. "The court sent Singh and two others to judicial custody for two weeks," his lawyer Naveen Kumar told reporters. ‘Bahubali’ rocket puts giant sat in orbit PTI The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, ISRO said. The communication satellite CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg was flown on a LVM3-M5 rocket enabling the Indian space agency accomplish this rare feat. CMS-03 is a multiband communication satellite and would provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass, according to ISRO. The satellite was placed in the desired Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). It is also a replacement to the GSAT 7 series, launched in 2013. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the launch vehicle successfully injected the communication satellite in the required orbit. The "4410 kg satellite is precisely injected," he said. In his address from the Mission Control Center post launch, he described the LVM 3 satel- lite as 'Bahubali,' in an apparent reference to its heavylift capability. He recalled that the Dular Chand Yadav died while he was campaigning for Jan Suraaj Party's candidate in Mokama PATNA As many as 2,150 Indian Sikhs are expected to arrive at Lahore via Wagah border to take part in festivities related to the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 5, a top official said Sunday. The main event will be held on November 5 at Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib, some 80 kms from Lahore, the place where Guru Nanak was born. "The (Pakistan) government has issued 2,150 visas to Indian Sikhs to attend Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday anniversary. The Indian Sikhs will arrive at Lahore via Wagah border on coming Tuesday," Evacuee Trust Property Board spokesperson Ghulam Mohyuddin said. rocket's previous launch was the "most prestigious Chandrayaan 3 which brought pride to nation." It achieved 4Continued on | P8 Anant in judicial custody over Jan Suraaj supporter’s murder ISRO scripts history SRIHARIKOTA small farmers to the centre of the agriculture policy." He claimed that the government has provided Rs 650 crore to the 2 lakh farmers in Nawada. "We opened bank accounts for farmers, and they get the amount for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi in those bank accounts. The poor farmers have received Rs 20,000 crore. In Nawada, Rs 650 crore has been deposited in the accounts of 2 lakh farmers," he said. The Prime Minister invoked former PM Rajiv Gandhi and targeted the RJD-Congress-led Mahagathbandhan, alleging corruption under "jungle raj." "The amount reaches the accounts of the farmers without any cut, commission or corruption. If there was the 'jungle raj', they would have filled their own pockets. (See Nation) "yet another pride" on Sunday after succeeding with the "heavier satellite." All the eight LVM 3 launches, including its experimental mission, have been successful, showing a 100 per cent success rate. The satellite was designed to provide communication services for at least 15 years and is "yet another shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India)," Narayanan, also Secretary, Department of Space, added. 4Continued on | P8 From the court, they were taken to Patna's Beur Jail. Singh had been under the scanner since the death of Yadav, who had recently clashed with the former MLA's supporters, and the JD(U) candidate was picked up from his house in Barh, about 200 km from the state capital Patna. Police later arrested Singh and two other persons in connection with the killing of Yadav in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. Yadav died while he was campaigning for Jan Suraaj Party's candidate Piyush Priyadarshi in Mokama area in Patna district on Thursday. Yadav's post-mortem examination report revealed that he died of cardiorespiratory failure due to shock caused by injury to the heart and lungs by a hard and blunt substance. 4Continued on | P8 10 injured in stabbing attack on UK train PTI LONDON Ten people have been injured in a stabbing attack on a train in the UK, which has been declared a "major incident" and led to counter-terrorism police joining the investigation on Sunday. Nine of those injured are said to have suffered lifethreatening injuries in the attack on Saturday night, when armed police stormed the train at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire, eastern England, to make two arrests. A man with a large knife is believed to have been shot by an officer with a taser shockgun after what is being described as a bloody rampage on the train after it left nearby Peterborough station. "Ten people have been taken to hospital following a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire," the British Transport Police (BTP) said in a statement on Sunday.