FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. 14 No. 239 | BHOPAL | TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 11, 2025 | Pages 14 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. mpeng/2010/35815 FREE www.freepressjournal.in ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: BHOPAL UJJAIN WORLD Sports One knock doesn’t change anything: Skipper Rohit P.12 PRESS PUNE INDORE NASHIK MUMBAI E-paper Edit Biren out, will peace return to Manipur? P.6 ‘THEY LOOKED LIKE HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS’ Cinema 50 years of Sholay Vs Deewar P.14 MASSIVE MAHAKUMBH RUSH | Several kilometres long snarl-ups in Rewa, Katni, Satna and Mahoba bordering UP Maha gridlock disrupts holy dip plans Crowd management puts a question mark on Prayagraj police and administration Delay travel to Prayagraj via Rewa route: CM to pilgrims Nitendra Sharma PRAYAGRAJ Our Staff Reporter Mahakumbh, going on in Prayagraj, has led to a massive traffic gridlock on the UP-MP borders. There are traffic snarlups on the borders of Rewa, Katni, Satna and Mahoba, too. Traffic jams resulted from a huge gathering of crowd, but the police and administration are also responsible for it. The police and administration are unable to manage the crowds of people who have congregated at Prayagraj.   The crowd swelled up because of Ekadashi on Saturday and the next day being Sunday. A large number of people have begun to flock to Prayagraj for Shahi Snan on Maghi Poornima on February 12. After the stampede that led to the death of so many people on Mauni Amavasya, the Prayagraj police and administration did not expect that such a huge crowd would gather again. The major problem in Prayagraj is that the police are not able to open the way out of the city for the people going back after bathing. Several roads in the city have been shut. The police and administration do not seem to be keen on clearing the traffic gridlocks. This is the reason why the people are moving from one place to another to come out of fp Briefs TIRUPATI 4 held in TTD laddu case The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted on the orders of the Supreme Court has arrested four persons in connection with the alleged adulteration of sacred laddu of Tirumala temple. The arrested persons are from organizations which supplied ghee including AR Dairy (Tamil Nadu), Parag Dairy (Uttar Pradesh), Premier Agri Foods, and Alpha Milk Foods.Those arrested are Bipin Jain and Pomil Jain, former directors of Bhole Baba Dairy (Roorkee, Uttarakhand), Vaishnavi Dairy (Poonambakkam) CEO Apoorva Vinay Kant Chawda, and AR Dairy (Dundigal) MD Raju Rajasekharan.The accused, interrogated for three days in Tirupati, were found to be uncooperative. BHOPAL Massive traffic congestion near Mahakumbh site as devotees arrive in large numbers towards Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj on Monday. IANS the city. Traffic snarl-ups are cleared for those coming to this type of event, but it can be done only when the roads are cleared for visitors. Lakhs of people are unable to come out of Prayagraj. Because they are caught in the city, there is a jam-like situation on the borders. There are three roads to reach Prayagraj from MP: from Rewa via Chakghat, from Chhatarpur via Mahoba and Chitrakoot, and from Mahoba to Banda via Rajapur. Besides Chakghat, Katni and Maihar, there is traffic gridlock in Chitrakoot. There was a heavy traffic snarl-up of several kilo- Ganga, Jamuna: 12 babies born in Maha Kumbh hosp PTI MAHAKUMBH NAGAR Welcome to the world Basant and Basanti, Ganga and Jamuna, and Kumbh of course... 12 babies have been at the Central Hospital here during the Maha Kumbh. A fortuitous happenstance for their parents who came for the grandest of all Hindu pilgrimages and chose names that would seal their tryst with the Sangam. The 12th baby, a boy, was born at the Central Hospital at the Maha Kumbh area on Sunday night. All 12 were normal deliveries, said Dr Manoj Kaushik, chief medical superintendent of the hospital. Neha Singh from Sarai Chandi, Phulpur, went into labour on Sunday and was rushed to the hospital, hospital matron Rama Singh said. The father Deepak insisted on naming him Kumbh but there was a hitch. Another baby born on December 29 had already been given that name and the hospital staff suggested he be called Kumbh-2. "Even if the hospital is not naming my son Kumbh, I will name him Kumbh because he is born in this Maha Kumbh," an overjoyed Deepak said. 4Continued on | P8 Prez takes holy dip at Sangam Biswajeet Banerjee IANS YouTuber-podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has landed in controversy as well as legal trouble over his remarks on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', sparking outrage and legal trouble. Allahbadia, who has over 3 million followers on Instagram and boasts over one crore followers on YouTube, has hosted BHOPAL Two Class IX students, on their way to school for an exam, jumped from a moving bus in Damoh after allegedly being sexually harassed by the conductor, driver, and Modi to attend AI summit, hold talks with Macron Agencies WASHINGTON The uproar has led to a legal complaint against both Allahbadia and Raina, along with the show's organisers. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 generation fighter aircraft equipped with stealth capabilities. The inaugural day of the five-day event witnessed the two advanced combat air- craft taking to the sky with huge roar and performing the jaw-dropping manoeuvres in the midair. The Su-57 thrilled the audience with its stunning 4Continued on | P8 United States President Donald announced that new tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the country will be revealed on Monday. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the NFL Super Bowl on Sunday Trump said that the tarrifs from Monday will impose a 25 per cent charge on all steel imports entering the United States, as well as a 25 per cent tariff on aluminium imports. In his statement, Trump addressed the rationale for these tariffs, saying, "Very simply, if you charge us, we charge them." "On steel and aluminium tariffs, I'm also going to be announcing steel tariffs on Monday. Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25 per cent tariff. Aluminum, too... Twenty-five per cent. Earlier, while addressing a press briefing with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday, Trump said, "I'll be announcing that next week, reciprocal trade so that we're treated evenly with other countries." He said, "We don't want any more, any less." Previously, Trump had threatened to slap a 10 per cent or 20 per cent universal tariff and asked his administration to review that possibility as part of a broader trade review due by April 1. 4Continued on | P8 other passengers joined in. In panic, the girls jumped from the moving bus, injuring themselves. Villagers who witnessed the incident stopped the bus and informed police. 4Continued on | P8 Mamta resigns from Kinnar Akhara role Biswajeet Banerjee PRAYAGRAJ Former Bollywood actressturned-spiritual figure Mamta Kulkarni has voluntarily stepped down from her recently appointed role as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara. Announcing her decision through a video on social media, she emphasized her commitment to a spiritual life and asserted that she remains a Sadhvi, as she has been for the past 25 years. Kulkarni cited growing opposition within the Akhara as a key reason for her resignation. 4Continued on | P8 Students across globe tune in to 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' with Modi IANS NEW DELHI Russian SU-57, US F-35 come face-to-face Russia's Sukhoi 57 and United States of America's Lockheed Martin F35 stole the show during the Aero India-2025 with their dazzling performance here on Monday. In a first, the Aero India mega event witnessed the participation of two of the world's most advanced fifth- station. Police station incharge Abhishek Patel said that the two girls were waiting by the roadside for a bus when one arrived. After boarding, they were reportedly harassed by the conductor, and it is alleged that the driver and two Trump to announce 25% steel, aluminium tariff PTI offgrid PTI two passengers. The incident took place on Monday morning, with the girls sustaining head and other injuries as a result of the jump, according to Damoh police. The incident took place around 10 am under the jurisdiction of Tejgarh police NEW DELHI PM Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to France starting Monday, during which he will co-chair an AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, hold bilateral talks with him, and address business leaders, officials said. The two leaders are also scheduled to visit the Mazargues War Cemetery maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Marseille on Wednesday, and pay tributes to the sacrifices made by the Indian soldiers in World War I. Later that day, the prime minister will travel to the US as part of the second leg of his two-nation tour. Ahead of the prime minister's visit, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday shared a video encapsulating the ties between India and France . As controversy snowballed over influencer Ranveer Allahbadia allegedly offensive remarks made during an online reality show, a NHRC member on Monday shot a letter to YouTube saying it has "taken cognisance" of the issue and asked to take an "urgent action" and remove that episode from the popular platform BENGALURU the people’s path to the holy city. This is the reason why those who have come to Prayagraj want to take a holy bath at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. They are not ready to return home empty-handed. But women and children are more harassed than anyone.  Despite this, there is no dearth of vehicles going towards Prayagraj, which has turned into a sea of humanity. 2 girls jump from bus to escape molestation Our Staff Reporter President Droupadi Murmu took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Monday during the Mahakumbh Mela. She offered prayers at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, promoting unity and social harmony. Before entering the water, she performed rituals by offering flowers and a coconut. She also prayed to Lord Surya by performing Arghya and took multiple dips in the holy waters. After her bath, she participated in a puja with Vedic recitations and aarti. She also performed a Dugdh Abhishek, offering milk at the confluence, and presented akshat, naivedya, flowers, fruits, and a red chunri. NHRC asks YouTube to remove episode high-profile guests like actress Priyanka Chopra, singer Karan Aujla, and ISRO Chairman Dr S. Somanath, is now facing huge backlash for his comments made on Raina's show. Kalpavas is ending on Poornima (full moon), but people think this is the day when Mahakumbh will end, but the administration has failed to check this canard. And because of this, the number visitors to Prayagraj swelled up.   Faith prevails over jamsAlthough there was a massive traffic snarl-up, it could hardly deter the crowd from going to Prayagraj. It seemed faith paved PRAYAGRAJ BeerBiceps lands in legal soup over vulgar remark NEW DELHI meters near Mahoba on Sunday night when vehicles got stuck up for more than ten hours. Kumbh to end on February 26; misconception about Feb 12- Mahakumbh in Prayagraj will end on February 26 with the bathing on Mahashivratri. Nevertheless, there is a misconception among people that Mahakumbh would end with bathing on February 12. Only In view of the ongoing traffic chaos on the RewaPrayagraj route, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has urgedpeople travelling to Mahakumbh to wait for one or two days before proceeding. He advised them to check whether the road is clear in Rewa before continuing their journey. With a significant number of devotees from Madhya Pradesh, especially the Rewanchal region, and neighbouring states heading to Prayagraj, the surge in traffic has put a strain on the roads. In his message, CM acknowledged the challenges posed by the heavy influx of people but assured that the state government, in coordination with local authorities, is working diligently to manage the situation and ensure smooth travel for all. The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of checking road conditions before travelling and reassured that the government is fully prepared to manage the flow of traffic efficiently. agility as it took off after a short run on the runway and turned swiftly in the air at ease requiring little space. The F35 too required little time on the runway for a quick take off. Its agility was quite impressive. "For the first time in history, Aero India 2025 will witness the participation of two of the world's most advanced fifthgeneration fighter aircraft -- the Russian Su-57 and the American F-35 Lightning II," the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. It marks a "milestone in global defence collaboration" and technological advancement, offering aviation enthusiasts and defence experts an unparalleled prospect to witness these state-of-the-art warplanes, the ministry said. 4Continued on | P8 Thousands of students from Indian schools across the globe tuned in to watch the hugely-popular 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) 2025 event hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. From Japan to Australia, Nepal to Kenya, the eighth edition of the initiative, aimed at reducing exam stress and promoting a positive outlook on learning, saw an enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and parents.In Japan, students from India In- ternational School and Global Indian International School, along with teachers and representatives from the Indian embassy in Tokyo, joined the event. In Australia, a special screening of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' was held at the In- dian High Commission in Canberra.Indian students and parents watched the live telecast of the programme in Dhaka in a special screening organised by the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh. 4Continued on | P8