FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. XLI No. 189 | INDORE | MONDAY | DECEMBER 16, 2024 | Pages 12 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 FREE www.freepressjournal.in World ABC agrees to pay $15 mn to Trump's presidential library P.9 fp Briefs BHOPAL 5-day Tansen Centenary function begins A Guinness World Record for largest Hindustani classical band was created by state culture department in Gwalior on Sunday - the inaugural day of five-day 100th International Tansen Samaroh. Nearly 546 artistes of Madhya Pradesh made the record by playing nine musical instruments together with three ragas composed by Tansen at Gwalior Fort for nine minutes under the event titled, Samvet. See Page 2 NEW DELHI LS to take up 'ONOE' bills next week The government has deferred the introduction of bills related to 'one nation one election' in the Lok Sabha till after the completion of financial business, sources said. Earlier, the two bills -- The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill) --were listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Sources in the government said the the bills could be brought later this week. ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE MONEY UJJAIN PRESS PUNE BHOPAL NASHIK Brand Sutra Building A Free Knowledge Zone P.12 DOUBLE TRAGEDY | 15 injured in road accident in Gwalior; 9 hurt in LPG cylinder blast in Mauganj hostel Villagers were returning after collecting herbs when accident happened Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL Four tribals were killed and 15 others injured when a tractortrolley overturned in an attempt to save a buffalo in Gwalior district, the police said on Sunday. The accident took place at around 10.30 pm on Saturday in the Ghatigaon area, the police said. The police said that 31 people of the Saharia tribal community had visited Pai Kho village at 4 pm on Saturday to collect Shatavari roots for medicines. While returning to their village, the tractor-trolley went out of control and overturned at Tilawali square when the driver tried to avoid hitting a buffalo, Ghatigaon police station incharge Jeevanlal Mahor added. The deceased were ident- CM ANNOUNCES EX GRATIA OF RS 4 LAKH EACH TO NEXT OF KIN m Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the untimely death of four residents of Kaith village in an accident caused by a tractor-trolley going out of control near Antari-Tilavali trisection under Ghatigaon development block of Gwalior district. m The CM has directed the officials concerned to release financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. m The CM prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and strength to the bereaved family to bear this deep sorrow. ified as Foolwati, 45, Ramdas, 46, Arun, 14, and Kasturi Bai, 65, the official said. Fifteen others were injured and undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gwalior, he added. Student loses leg in LPG cylinder blast in govt hostel Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL A student lost his leg, while eight others were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded at a government-run hostel in Mauganj district late on Saturday evening, the police said on Sunday. The blast occurred at a hostel for scheduled caste boys in Naigadi, around 40 km from the district headquarters, around 11 pm on Saturday. As many as eight children and a cook were injured in the explosion, he said. Collector Ajay Shrivastava said after preliminary treatment at the community health centre in Naigadi, the injured persons were sent to Rewa for further medical attention. Prima facie, it appears that an LPG cylinder exploded, he said. Shrivastava said the authorities were probing into the incident. The official said the injured boys were in the age group of 15 to 17 years, and one of them lost a leg. Only eight students were in the hostel as the rest of them had left for their homes. 4Continued on | P6 VP inaugurates country’s first SAR TAJ Geo Science Museum in Gwl TABLA MAESTRO IS BATTLING FOR LIFE Our Staff Reporter FP News Service BHOPAL MUMBAI Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday inaugurated the country’s first Geo Science Museum in Gwalior. The museum encompasses information related to the origin of earth, human race, development of human culture and universe. It has been developed by the National Science Museum Council in association with the Gwalior Municipal Corporation. The visitors to the museum will get the opportunity to see dinosaur eggs and other precious objects. Governor Mangubhai Patel, Union Minister for Telecommunication Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Minister for State, The virtuoso tabla player, a global icon of rhythm and humility, is battling for his life at a San Francisco hospital due to heart-related issues. His family members have not confirmed swirling rumours of his death but have requested for his mention in prayers, stating that Dhankhar visits Maharajwada After the inauguration of the Geo Science Museum, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar went to Maharajwada to see the magnificent historical buildings. Union Minister Jyotiradiya Scindia and Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar briefed him about the architecture of the historical buildings. Satish Chandra Dubey were present.  The spouse of the Vice President, Sudesh Dhankhar, under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. In its order, Custodian of Enemy Property for India, Mumbai (CEPI) had declared the Nawab's properties as enemy property because his elder daughter princess Abida Sultan had gone to Pakistan in 1950. She (Abida) had gone to Pakistan while the Nawab was alive. he remains in critical condition. Struggling with blood pressure problems, Zakir Hussain was admitted to the ICU after his condition worsened on Sunday night. This development sparked rumors of his passing away, prompting an outpouring of tributes from India and around the world. The 73-year-old Zakir Hussain, born on March 9, 1951, is the son of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha. Music courses through his veins. 4Continued on | P6 4Continued on | P6 HC refuses to intervene in Pataudi case Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL The High Court, principal bench of Jabalpur, refused to intervene in an Enemy Property case of actress Sharmila Tagore, her son Saif Ali Khan and Sabiha Sultan. A single bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal has given the Pataudi family the freedom to present an application be- ENEMY PROPERTY ACT fore the appellate authority in New Delhi in the Custodian of Enemy Property Act case. While disposing of the petition, the single bench in its order said the appellate authority should take a decision on the basis of merits and de- Petitioners were instructed to approach appellate authority in Delhi merits. A petition was filed by the Pataudi family in 2015. They had challenged the government's decision to take control of the properties of the last Nawab of Bhopal Vikas Khanna dinner Bezos savours Indore’s Dahi Kebab Tarun Tiwari Indore: A Gastronomic Powerhouse INDORE Indore aka the food capital of India’s gastronomic legacy recently earned international acclaim when Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez indulged in Indore-inspired flavours at celebrity chef Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow restaurant in New York City. Among the standout dishes from various parts of India was the Dahi Kebab, a tribute to Indore’s celebrated street food, which left an indelible From the bustling lanes of Chappan Dukan to the lively Sarafa Bazaar, Indore’s rich culinary heritage has long captivated food enthusiasts. Known for its irresistible chaats, poha, jalebis, and kebabs, the city’s diverse and innovative food offerings have reached far beyond its borders, further solidifying its reputation as a gastronomic powerhouse. PM calls Indore ‘Capital of Cuisine’ impression on the couple. The Dahi Kebab, a classic from Indore’s vibrant food scene, was part of an eclectic menu featuring dishes from across India. Vikas Khanna re- vealed on social media that he drew inspiration for the dish from the legendary Dahi Tikki of Sarafa Bazaar in Indore. 4Continued on | P6 5-day Assembly session from today, 8 bills to be tabled Our Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi had praised Indore’s delicacies, especially its wide range of namkeen, and called Indore the Capital of Cuisine. PM’s speech, during the Pravasi Bhartiya Sammelan in 2023, made such an impact on the NRIs that they couldn’t resist having a tour of the world-famous Indori namkeen.Indore’s Dahi Kebab at Vikas Khanna dinner Techie suicide: wife, her family members held BHOPAL The five-day winter session of the 16th Legislative Assembly will start on Monday. Principal secretary of the Assembly AP Singh said that there will be five sittings of the House. Since the notification of the winter session was issued, information of 888 starred questions and 878 unstarred questions have been received in the Assembly Secretariat. Assembly sources said a total 1766 questions were submitted. Among them 888 are started questions and 876 are un-started questions. As many as 1,070 questions were filed through the online system and 696 questions through the offline method. About 178 notices of call-attention, one adjournment motion, 14 unofficial resolutions and 47 zero hour have been received. Information on eight bills will be presented in the Assembly. Our Correspondent BENGALURU Six days after the 34-year-old software professional Atul Subash died by suicide, the city police has arrested his wife Nikita Singhania, mother in law Nisha and brother Anurag.  Nikita was arrested from Gurugram while Nisha and Anurag were picked up from Prayagraj, an official media release issued by the Bengaluru City Police said. The police are on look out for the fourth accused Suashil Singhania, uncle of Nikita.  After obtaining a body warrant from local courts in Gurugram and Allahabad, the trio were brought to Bengaluru early on Sunday morning.  Reacting to the arrests, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said, ‘‘The police are investigating what led to the suicide by hanging and the authenticity of cases that were filed against him by his wife’s family. It has also opened up a debate on a man's rights in a toxic relationship.” 4Continued on | P6 Shahdol, Pachmarhi shiver as temp hits 1°C Bhopal records 4.2°C; cold wave to intensify Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL/NARMADAPURAM Intense cold wave continued to sweep the state on Sunday. Shahdol and Pachmarhi freezed at 1 degree Celsius, while 13 cities recorded below 5 degrees Celsius. Anti-cyclonic circulation lies over east Rajasthan and northwest Madhya Pradesh, which will enhance northerly winds till Next 48 hours. Thereafter, easterly winds would prevail over the state, according to the meteorological department officials. In Bhopal, normal life was thrown out of gear due to the cold wave, which continued to sweep for the last four to five days. 4Continued on | P6 was especially present. 4Continued on | P6 E-paper Edit Cong at the receiving end of debate P.8 Tata Steel engages with miners NMDC, OMC to secure future iron ore needs 4 tribals killed as tractor overturns MUMBAI Homeless man dies due to cold Bhopal: A 55-year-old homeless man was found dead on the footpath at Center Point under Jehangirabad police station. As per reports, the man identified as Mohd Iqbal (55) aka Guddu used to live on the footpaths near Centre Point and did odd jobs. On Saturday morning, Iqbal was found dead by one Shoaib Khan who informed police. Locals said that Iqbal died of cold. It is worth mentioning that severe cold had claimed lives of three homeless persons on Friday. All of them used to sleep on footpath. Gukesh wins, taxman takes the crown Baiga painter Jodhaiya Bai passes away FP News Service BHOPAL Well, this is a plot twist even Gukesh, the World Chess Champion, didn’t see coming. Forget the thrill of victory—his most formidable opponent now isn’t a Chinese grandmaster but the ruthless Income Tax Department. Talk about an unexpected checkmate. After Gukesh bagged a cool $600,000 (around Rs 5.04 crore) from his championship win, and Ding Liren pocketed $400,000, the rest of the prize pool was split like a cordial dinner party: $1.5 million (Rs12.6 crore) to the finalists. Gukesh’s total earnings? A neat Rs 11.34 crore. Cue the applause—and the looming specter of taxes. Enter the Tax Department, striding in with a 30% tax rate for high earners like Gukesh. Oh, but it doesn’t stop there! There’s also the surcharge, the HEC, and all the other lovely things that make India’s tax system as fun as a root canal. Gukesh’s new best friend? A Rs 4.67 crore tax bill. That’s right—almost half his win- Padma Shri awardee and Bagia artist Jodhaiya Bai Baiga passed away on Sunday evening at her village Lodha in Umaria district. The 86-yearold artist had suffered paralysis on the right side of her body earlier in January and had been unwell since then. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed grief at her demise. He said that the Jodhaiya Bai, the pride of Umaria district, contributed significantly to popularising Baiga painting in the country and abroad. The CM said that the world of tribal painting has suffered an irreparable loss due to her demise. He prayed to Baba Mahakal to give peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the sorrow. She is survived by two sons and a daughter. nings vanish faster than his opponents’ pawns. In the aftermath, the internet exploded with memes, because who wouldn’t laugh at the tragic comedy of it all? One user, calling themselves ‘gabbar,’ congratulated the Income Tax Department for winning the World Chess Championship and taking home Rs 5 crore of Gukesh’s prize money. And in a masterstroke of dark humor, Pratik Thakkar's meme had Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman grinning behind a chessboard, exclaiming, “Checkmate.” That’s the government’s idea of a victory dance. Gukesh may have won the game, but the Income Tax Department’s queen just took the throne. CM calls her ‘pride of Umaria district’ Our Staff Reporter 4Continued on | P6