FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. XLI No. 292 | INDORE | MONDAY | MARCH 31, 2025 | Pages 12 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 FREE www.freepressjournal.in FP MINI MARATHON fp ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE UJJAIN PRESS PUNE BHOPAL NASHIK WASHINGTON Trump threat to Iran US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran if it fails to sign a nuclear deal with the U.S. In a phone interview with NBC News, he stated, “If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing. It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before," Trump also warned of reimposing secondary tariffs on Iran, similar to those imposed during his first term. Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal, and since then, Iran has exceeded the agreed limits on uranium enrichment. Despite Trump's threats, Iran has rejected his demands and sent a response through Oman, urging negotiations. RSS banyan tree of India’s immortal culture: Modi PTI NAGPUR In his first visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters after becoming the prime minister 11 years ago, Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Sangh as the 'banyan tree' of India's immortal culture. Modi is the second serving PM to visit the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. Atal Bihari Vajpayee had visited it in 2000 during his third term as PM, an RSS official said. This is also Modi's third term. In a jam-packed schedule in Nagpur since early morning, E-paper Cutting loose from their regular Sunday morning activities, around 1,500 people from all walks of life participate in Free Press Mini Marathon in Indore on Sunday. The run, themed ‘Save Water’, drew enthusiastic participation with Chief Guest and Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat calling upon people to conserve water HISTORIC | Second time a serving PM visited RSS HQs Briefs MUMBAI Modi visited the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir at RSS headquarters. He also visited Deekshabhoomi, where Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956. Modi also laid the foundation stone of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, a new extension building of Madhav Netralaya Eye Institute & Research Centre, named after late RSS chief Madhavrao Golwalkar. Speaking afterterwards, Modi said "RSS is the banyan tree of India's immortal culture and modernisation whose ideals and principles are to protect the national consciousness," Modi said. “This large vatvruksh is not an ordinary one," he said, adding the RSS is synonymous to service. Modi said the 'tapasya' of RSS with its 'sangathan' and 'samarpan' in the last 100 years is showing fruits as the country approaches its target of 'Viksit Bharat' in 2047. 4Continued on | P8 PM lauds Chhindwara’s Mahua flower cookies Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL MANN KI BAAT S Balakrishnan Today in IPL MATCH NO. 12 MI Vs KKR MUMBAI; 7.30 PM (Detail on sports Page) One killed, 7 injured as train derails in Odisha PTI CUTTACK One person was killed and seven others injured as an express train derailed in Odisha's Cuttack district on Sunday, officials said. Eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed at Nirgundi near Manguli at 11.54 am, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the East Coast Railway Ashok Kumar Mishra said. Cuttack's District Collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, who oversaw the rescue operation, said, "One person died and seven others were injured in the accident." He said that some passengers also fell ill after the accident because of the heatwave conditions prevailing in the area. "They were treated at a temporary health camp set up at the accident site. Some people who received minor injuries in the accident were also given first aid, declared fit to travel. Around 15 people were given first aid at the health camp," he said. Shinde said the seven people, whose injuries were serious, were admitted to the state-run SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCB MCH) in Cuttack. 4Continued on | P8 An explosion took place in a mosque in Ardha Masla village in Georai tehsil of Beed district at 2.30 a.m. resulting in communal tension in the area. Since the mosque was deserted at that hour, no one was injured in the blast which was triggered with gelatin sticks. Two persons have been arrested by the police on suspicion and their interrogation is expected to reveal the contours of the conspiracy to blast the masjid on the eve of Eid ul Fitr, which is an important festival for Muslims marking the end of the Ramzan period of fasting. The explosion damaged a portion of the mosque. News of the blast spread like wildfire in the area and large number of people gathered in front the local police station demanding arrest of all those responsible. The police was able to effect a breakthrough In his monthly Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised cookies made from Mahua flowers in Chhindwara district. Highlighting the significance of flowers, Modi said while some beautify homes and others are used in perfumes, Mahua flowers are finding new uses. "Villagers, especially from tribal communities, understand the importance of Mahua flowers. Now, in Chhindwara, cookies made from these flowers are gaining popularity," he said. The Prime Minister since one of the suspects reportedly posted a video of the incident on his Instagram account. It is not clear if the two suspects are affiliated to any Force an option for US control over Greenland Agencies WASHINGTON US PresidentDonald Trump doesn't rule out the use of military force to assert control over Greenland, in remarks sure to spark further anxiety. Trump has repatedly flagged his interest in bringing Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, under the U.S.'s wing, straining relations between the US and its This is world peace, this is international security...I don’t take anything off the table Donald Trump, US President NATO ally, Denmark. "I don't take anything off the credited four sisters from Rajakhoh village for pioneering this initiative. Their innovation has received widespread appreciation and is contributing to self-reliance, Modi said. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav lauded their efforts, saying that entrepreneurs in Madhya Pradesh are setting new benchmarks for self-sufficiency. The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister’s mention of Nari Shakti on the auspicious occasion of Navratri would inspire more women to turn their skills into successful ventures. organisation. According to the FIR, a procession was organised in Ardha Masla, Beed, on Saturday evening apparently on the eve of Gudi Padwa. The procession went off peacefully, but around 9.30 pm, two people arrived at the mosque and alleged that it was illegally built. Before communal tension built up, the situation was brought under control by the police. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. The AFSPA, under which a particular state or some areas are declared "disturbed", has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for six months, according to a notification issued by the Union home ministry. The law was also extended to Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and three police station areas in Namsai district in the state for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states. The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 table," Trump told NBC News on Saturday, when asked whether he would authorize the use of military force to take control of Greenland. There is a "good possibility that we could do it without military force," he said. “This is world peace, this is international security,” he said, but added: “I don’t take anything off the table.” 4Continued on | P8 WHAT’S NEW FROM APRIL 1 New tax slabs & rates l New tax slabs and l Additionally, salaried in- rates will kick into effect, starting Tuesday. Individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will be exempt from paying taxes under the new regime. dividuals will be eligible for a standard deduction of Rs 75,000 which effectively means an individual with salary up to Rs 12,75,000 is exempt from paying any taxes. Unified Pension Scheme The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was launched by the central government in August 2024 but will be implemented from April 1, 2025. It is expected to benefit around 23 lakh central government employees. Those with at least 25 years if service will receive a pension equivalent to 50 per cent of their last 12 months’ average basic salary to ensure financial security post-retirement. offgrid UPI: To enhance the security and efficiency of the UPI, the NPCI has announced a series of directives. These guidelines, coming into effect from April 1, requires banks and third-party UPI providers (PhonePe, GooglePay) to implement specific measures to phase out inactive numbers. As a Putin limo explodes, questions arise FP News Service MUMBAI Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a chilling statement on Friday, declaring that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will die soon." Less than 24 hours later, an Aurus Senat limousine—believed to be part of Putin’s official car fleet—exploded into flames in the heart of Moscow, just a stone’s throw from the no- torious FSB headquarters in Lubyanka. FSB is the Federal Security Service, the successor to the Soviet Union's KGB. The dramatic footage of the luxury vehicle engulfed in black smoke quickly went viral, sparking intense speculation about a possible assassination attempt on the Russian leader. While initial reports suggest the fire started in the engine, what remains unclear is who was inside the car at the time and what triggered the blaze. Conveniently, no in- PTI NEW DELHI Blast in Maha mosque ahead of Eid, 2 held MUMBAI AFSPA extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal juries were reported, leaving more questions than answers. Adding fuel to the fire— both literally and figuratively—this incident comes amid heightened paranoia within the Kremlin. Reports indicate that Russian security forces have ramped up measures to unprecedented levels, scouring sewer hatches and garbage bins for explosives ahead of Putin’s public appearances. The fear factor is real, and this mysterious car fire only deepens the Kremlin’s anxieties. 4Continued on | P8 GST l With the new financial year, the GST regime is also getting its annual makeover. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be made mandatory for taxpayers for better security on the GST portal. Additionally, EWay Bills (EWBs) can only be generated for base documents not older than 180 days. l If you file GSTR-7 for tax deductions at source (TDS), you can no longer skip months or file out of order. Additionally, promoters and directors will now need to visit a GST Suvidha Kendra for biometric authentication.