FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms FREE PRESS Vol. XLI No. 298 | INDORE | SUNDAY | APRIL 6, 2025 | Pages 18 ` 4 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 www.freepressjournal.in ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE UJJAIN LIVE SMART Sports CAPITAL PUNISHMENT P.16 PUNE BHOPAL NASHIK MUMBAI E-paper Nation ‘No govt ever worked for Muslims... P.7 gamify your learning Cinema Bhaijaan’s return? P.15 Jaguar pauses shipments to US The Gloves are off FP News Service LONDON The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the US as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump Administration. JLR, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors, is one of Britain’s biggest producers, selling 400,000 Range Rover Sports, Defenders and other models annually. Exports to the US account for almost a quarter of those sales and JLR is at the centre of Britain’s car Waqf bill gets President's assent PTI NEW DELHI President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament earlier this week. Murmu also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025. "The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the president on April 5, 2025, and is hereby published for general information: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025," the government said in a notification. Parliament early on Friday approved the Bill after the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the contentious legislation following an over 13hour debate. The Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing it. It was passed in the Lok Sabha early on Thursday, with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it. Parliament had also approved the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod. The Lok Sabha had already given its assent to the Bill. After the president gave her assent, it has also become a law. fp industry, accounting for £1 in every £8 of the country’s exports. A 25% levy on all foreign cars imported into America came into force on Thursday, and a wider baseline 10% tariff on goods imported from around the world kicked in on Saturday morning. The UK automotive industry is expected to be hit hard by the new tariffs, which come at a time when British carmakers are struggling with declining demand at home and the need to retool their plants for the transition to electric vehicles. Analysts said they expect other British carmakers to follow suit  UK factories export cars such as Nissan’s Qashqai and Juke, BMW Mini, and Toyota Corolla, as well as Land Rover and Jaguar models. UK carmakers have already taken steps to lessen the immediate impact of the tariffs by building stockpiles in the US before the increase took effect. OTTAWA Indian national killed in Canada An Indian national was stabbed to death near Canada's Ottawa city and police have taken one suspect in custody, the Indian mission in the country said. The incident happened in Rockland. JAMMU Pak intruder shot dead A Pakistani infiltrator was shot dead by BSF troops along the International Border here, officials said on Saturday, as authorities ensured his proper Islamic burial after the Pakistan Rangers refused to accept his body at a flag meeting. Semlichacha to be called Semlidham, proposal forwarded to Centre Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL Amidst ongoing national level debate over the mausoleum (in Maharashtra) of Muslim ruler Aurangzeb, the Mohan Yadav government is planning to change names of several villages and other places bearing Muslim names has reached advance stage. These villages will be named in association with Hindu culture. Even a proposal to change the name of Semlichacha village (Shajapur district) to Semlidham has been sent to Government of India and necessary permission has been sought. In some cases, the state government has sought desired information from collectors of respective districts so that work to change the name of villages could be expedited. BJP MLA CITES VILLAGERS DEMAND hanshyam Chandravansi, the BJP MLA from Kalapipal assembly constituency said that as far as changing names of 11 villages of his constituency is concerned, villagers were demanding for a long time that villages bearing Muslim names should be changed. Out of eleven villages, only one village has Muslims and the rest do not. G It was the previous Shivraj government which had for the first time changed names of few places. It had renamed Nasrullanganj (Sehore district) as Bherunda. Likewise, name of Islam Nagar village (Bhopal) was changed to Jagdishpur. If the proposal of Mohan Yadav government gets the go ahead from the Centre then it will be for the first time in history that names of so many villages will be changed. The revenue department is working on many proposals to change names of villages and other places. The revenue department is working on a proposal to change names of eleven villages of Kalapipal assembly constituency. If the proposal sees light of the day, then Mohammadpur Machnai village would be known as Mohanpur, Dabla Hussainpur village as Dablaram, Mohammadpur Pawadia village as Rampur Pawadia, Khajuri Allahabad village as Khajuri Ram village, Hazipur HYDERABAD; 3.30 PM village as Hirapur, Nipania Hisamuddin village as Nipania Dev, Richdi Muradabad village as Richdi etc. A proposal has been floated to name Katni district s Sleemanabad as Haridaspur. The revenue department has asked Katni collector to provide required information in this regard. Moreover, the revenue department is working on a proposal to rename 54 villages of Dewas district. The department is considering to rename Muradpur village as Murlipur (Kadwakhedi), Haidarpur as Ram Garh, Shamsabad as Shyamgarh, Amlataj village as Amla Mukut, Harjipur as Harshpur, Randipura as Ranipura, Ismael Khedi as Ishwarpur, Illaskhedi as Nahargarh, Jalalkhedi as Shivgarh etc. ing the US shabbily. ‘‘We have been the dumb and helpless 'whipping post,' but not any longer. We are bringing back jobs and businesses like never before," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The assertion came as China warned Washington against using tariffs as economic “weapons,” further escalating tensions in the high-stakes trade standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The US "uses tariffs as a weapon to exert extreme pressure and seek private interests. 4Continued on | P8 Judge Varma sworn in, but no work yet Lanka back in Modi Online Report COLOMBO defence embrace Manash Pratim Bhuyan ALLAHABAD Justice Yashwant Varma has been sworn in as a judge of the Allahabad High Court. He was recently transferred from Delhi to his parent High Court - the Allahabad High Court - amid an in-house probe into unaccounted cash recovered from his residence by firefighters who had arrived to douse a fire. The Supreme Court Collegium's decision to transfer Justice Varma to the Allahabad High Court amid this controversy was met with stiff resistance from lawyers' associations in Uttar Pradesh. However, the Central government cleared the transfer on March 28. Despite protests from the Allahabad and Lucknow Bar Associations, Justice Varma took his oath as an Allahabad High Court judge. However, Chief Justice of India  Sanjiv Khanna  has asked the High Court's Chief Justice not to assign Justice Varma any judicial work for the time being. For the first time, India and Sri Lanka on Saturday inked a major defence pact to institutionalise a framework for deeper engagement in the military domain with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that security of both the nations is interlinked and dependent on each other. Following talks between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the two sides firmed up a total of seven pacts, including one on developing Trincomalee as an energy hub and another on power grid connectivity. In the meeting, the prime minister pitched for resolving the vexed fishermen issue between the two countries with a “humane approach” and hoped that Colombo will fulfil the aspirations of the Tamil people and conduct provincial council elections. In other significant moves, India also firmed up debt restructuring agreements as part of economic assistance for Colombo and decided to reduce interest rates on loans with Modi reaffirming that India stands with the people of the island nation. For the social and economic development of the Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, a support package of approximately 2.4 billion Lankan rupees will be provided, Modi announced. Though the Modi-Dissanayake talks produced over 10 concrete outcomes, the defence cooperation pact emerged as the centerpiece as it signalled an upward trajectory in defence relations leaving behind the bitter chapter of India pulling out its peacekeeping forces from the island nation around 35 years ago. 4Continued on | P8 Surrender, embrace No more FIRs against sex workers aka rescued victims Order states that peaceful development, Special DGP women involved in (Women Safety) such activities are Shah appeals to Naxals issues orders often victims of Avdhesh Mallick BHOPAL RAIPUR/BASTAR Union Home Minister retrietated his commitment over making Bastar Naxal free by coming Chaitra Navratra in a public speech on Sunday. Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, while speaking at the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum in Bastar, made a heartfelt appeal to Naxalites and members of their associated organizations to lay down their arms and become part of the mainstream. He emphasized that they could actively contribute to the ongoing development efforts in Bastar, which hold the promise of a better and peaceful future for all. He also reached out to the local villagers, encouraging them to support this movement toward peace. He announced that any In a significant directive aimed at protecting rights of sex workers, the state police will no longer register FIRs or make arrests against women involved in sex work during Chhattisgarh BJP chief Kiran Singh Deo welcomes Home Minister Amit Shah village declared 'Naxal-free' would be awarded Rs 1 crore for development projects. Shah firmly stated that violence and bloodshed bring no joy and only hinder progress. The path of surrender, he noted, opens doors to support from both the Central and State governments, offering a chance to reintegrate and move forward. 4Continued on | P8 raids at brothels, hotels or spas. Instead, such women will be treated as rescued victims, according to an order issued by Special Director General of Police (Women Safety) Pragya Richa Srivastava. The order, dated April 3, has been circulated to all police units across the state, instructing them to strictly adhere to the guidelines under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. It states that women in- exploitation and should not be treated as offenders volved in such activities are often victims of exploitation and should not be treated as offenders. Fake doc performs heart surgery in missionary hospital, kills seven Agencies DAMOH The district officials are investigating allegations of a fake doctor performing heart surgery on patients, who allegedly killed atleast 7, in a private missionary hospital in Damoh city of the state. As reports of 7 deaths within a month in the hospital raised alarms in the area, it has been alleged that a person, N John Kem, Accused took up job in the hospital, impersonating a famous British doc took up the job in the Christian missionary hospital, impersonating a famous British doctor by the same name, claiming to be a cardiologist. He then subsequently performed heart surgeries on patients. The patients who underwent surgery died later on, officials said. Upon further investigation, the accused's real name was revealed to be Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav. Earlier, Deepak Tiwari, an advocate and district president of the Child Welfare Committee, claimed that while the official death toll is 7, the actual count is much higher. Our Staff Reporter In the first-of-its-kind initiative, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) Vice-Chancellor Dr Rakesh Singhai pedalled from Indore to Maheshwar, aiming to encourage girls to pursue higher education. Accompanied by 14 cyclists including teachers, officers and students, Dr Singhai covered the 90-kilometre distance in roughly six hours. The group First-of-its-kind initiative to celebrate 300 years of Ahilya Bai Holkar by 14 cyclists took only one break for lunch at Jam Gate. "We started at 6:15 am from Indore and reached Maheshwar around 4:30 pm," said the Vice-Chancellor. The cycle rally was organised on Saturday to commemorate Lokmata Punyashloka Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar's 300th birth anniversary. Themed "Educated Girls, Developed India," the rally began at the statue of Ahilya Bai at the university’s UTD campus and culminated at backdrop of a recent crackdown by Bhopal police on sex rackets allegedly being operated under the guise of spa centres. During the drive, over four dozen people, including many women, were arrested. Advocate Yawar Khan welcomed the order and said both the Supreme Court and various High Courts have consistently held that sex workers should be considered victims and not criminals. Ayodhya in festive mood to greet Ram Lalla as Royal Prince Biswajeet Banerjee AYODHYA DAVV VC leads bicycle rally to Maheshwar INDORE According to AIG Kiranlata Kerketta, the women found in these raids must be considered rescued persons and not subjected to any penal action. The order refers to a Supreme Court judgment that clearly states sex workers cannot be arrested, harassed or punished for voluntarily engaging in sex work, as running a brothel is prohibited, but voluntary sexual activity is not illegal. This directive comes in the 4Continued on | P8 pedals of pride MATCH NO. 19 (DETAIL ON SPORTS PAGE) US President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on the sweeping tariffs he unleashed on countries around the world, warning Americans of pain ahead, but promising historic investment and prosperity. Even as he did so, he lashed out at China, for treat- STATE SET TO GO ON RENAMING SPREE Today in IPL SRH Vs GT FP News Service NEW YORK NAME MATTERS| Villages with Muslim names to be rechristened in accordance with Hindu culture, related info sought from collectors Our Staff Reporter Briefs Trump accuses China of treating US like ‘dumb whipping’ post her revered statue in Maheshwar—a route rich in cultural and historical significance. This historic event saw participation from 15 members of the DAVV community, including faculty members, officials and students, all united under a shared vision of promoting women’s education and celebrating the legacy of one of India’s most progressive rulers. 4Continued on | P8 In what promises to be a historic and spiritually grand celebration, Ayodhya is preparing for its first Ram Navami since the consecration of the Ram Mandir earlier this year. The holy town is bathed in festive hues, with the entire stretch of Rampath leading to the temple beautifully decorated, and security tightened across Uttar Pradesh to ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations. This year, Ram Lalla — the child form of Lord Ram — will be worshipped with extraordinary devotion and grandeur. On April 6, the day of Ram Navami, Ram Lalla will be adorned like a royal prince. He will wear a golden crown and a specially designed yellow garment embedded with gold and silver, crafted by noted fashion designer Manish Tripathi, who is personally bringing the outfit to Ayodhya on Saturday. As a symbol of divinity and majesty, Ram Lalla will also be decked with jewellery studded with diamonds, pearls, and gemstones. The temple trust has ensured that every detail of the deity’s appearance reflects the divine grandeur of Ayodhya’s most cherished day. 4Continued on | P8