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No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. mpeng/2010/35815 FREE www.freepressjournal.in Sports Pant gets warning to curb audacious strokes by former India keeper P.10 ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: BHOPAL WORLD At least five killed in Indonesian ferry fire UJJAIN PRESS PUNE INDORE NASHIK MUMBAI E-paper Edit AAP out of the INDIA bloc P.6 Brand Sutra Driving India’s EV Dream P.12 WCL calls off Ind-Pak match, says sorry to Indians Yuvraj, Dhawan say ‘nation first’, refuse to be part of match citing Pahalgam attack PTI BIRMINGHAM A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in fp Briefs BHUBANESWAR Odisha girl airlifted to Delhi A 15-year-old girl, who was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after three miscreants set her ablaze in Odisha's Puri district, was airlifted to Delhi on Sunday, officials said. Soon after the girl was shifted to Delhi, Odisha DGP YB Khurania went to Balanga area in Puri district and visited the place of the crime on the bank of the Bhargavi river. NAGPUR/MUMBAI Row over Maha min’s game video A viral video of NCP leader and Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate purportedly playing a game of rummy on his mobile phone during a legislative session has sparked a huge row, with the opposition accusing the government of being insensitive to farmers. Facing criticism, Kokate on Sunday clarified that he was only trying to skip the downloaded game on his mobile phone, which popped up for 5 to 10 seconds while checking YouTube to understand the business transacted in the lower house during the recently concluded monsoon session. JAMMU Gunfight underway A gunfight started on Sunday between the security forces and the terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar district. Officials said that an encounter started between the security forces and the terrorists during a CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) in the Khankoo forest area of Kishtwar district.““Additional reinforcements have been rushed to the area. The search operation is ongoing to track the terrorists,” officials said. PAHALGAM ATTACK TAKES CENTRE STAGE the World Championship of Legends here on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April. The second edition of the tournament started on June 18 at Edgbaston and is sched- uled for an August 2 final. World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh is the captain of the India legends, while the squad also features the likes of Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa and Varun Aaron among others. The WCL organisers shared a statement on their X account, detailing the decision of cancellation and said their intention while conducting the match was to MAJOR BOOST | Investment proposals promise to create 14,208 employment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh CM seals Rs 11,119cr deals during Dubai, Spain tour Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has returned from a highstakes tour of Dubai and Spain, bringing back investment proposals worth a staggering Rs 11,119 crore that promise to generate 14,208 jobs in Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to reporters at the State Hanger in Bhopal on Sunday evening, Yadav detailed the outcome of his overseas business push, which ran from July 13 to 19. During the Dubai leg of the visit, Yadav secured proposals totalling Rs 6,801 crore. Major players included BNW Developers, which offered to invest Rs 2,750 crore, and Conares Metal, which pledged Rs 640 crore. Span Communications Ministers Vishvas Sarang, Krishna Gaur, MLA Bagwandas Sabnani welcome Chief minister Mohan Yadav and Alpha Mia came forward with proposals of Rs 500 crore each, while the Indore International Business Network submitted an offer of Rs 1,100 crore. In all, the CM held meetings with representatives of 30 companies in Dubai. Key areas of interest included a Net Zero AI Data Centre, defence production and hospitality pro- Satellite images suggest Indian strike on Pak N-site FP Online NEW DELHI A fresh satellite image has reignited speculation over India’s alleged missile strike on Pakistan’s Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor, despite official denials from the Indian government earlier this year. The high-security site in Pakistan’s Sargodha district is reportedly believed to be tied to its nuclear programme, making the latest development particularly sensitive. The missile strike on May 10 was carried out in retaliation for the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people. The satellite imagery, now circulating online, was shared by geo-intelligence expert Damien Symon on X. Analysed through Google Earth and captured in June 2025, the visuals reportedly identify the impact point of the Indian strike within the Kirana Hills region. 4Continued on | P8 Jagan named as kickback NDRF to soon recipient in chargesheet commission cadaver dogs PTI AP LIQUOR SCAM AMARAVATI A chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police in connection with the Rs 3,500 crore alleged liquor scam in a local court has mentioned former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as one of the recipients of the kickbacks averaging Rs 50-60 crore per month. The 305-page chargesheet filed on Saturday, however, stopped short of naming Jagan as accused. The court is yet to take the cognizance of the chargesheet. In a post on X, Jagan termed the alleged liquor scam as nothing but a manufactured narrative, created purely for media theatrics and to divert attention from real issues. According to the YSRCP chief the entire case is built on statements extracted under pressure, threats, third-degree torture, and through bribes and inducements. 4Continued on | P8 NEW DELHI: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will soon operationalise its first contingent of cadaver dogs who can sniff out the dead or human remains in a disaster or accident zone, officials in the federal organisation said. About half-a-dozen such dogs are under training at the NDRF battalion bases in Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad for the last few months, they said. offgrid Army adopts young warrior IANS CHANDIGARH In a heartwarming gesture of support and empowerment, the Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division has taken a significant step towards nurturing the future of young warrior Shvan Singh. Recognising his exceptional courage and resilience during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has com- recreate some "happy memories." "After hearing the news that the Pakistan hockey team will be coming to India this year, and seeing the recent India vs Pakistan volleyball match along with a few other fixtures between the two nations in different sports, we thought of continuing with the India vs Pakistan match at WCL, just to create some happy mem- mitted to fully sponsoring Shvan's education, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder his growth and aspirations. During a special ceremony in Ferozepur cantonment in Punjab, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, GOCin-C Western Command, personally felicitated Shvan, highlighting the Indian Army's enduring bond with the people of the state and its deep sense of responsibility towards the next generation. This initiative is a testament to the Army's promise to not only safeguard the na- tion's borders but also nurture its future. Shvan's story serves as a reminder of the quiet heroes across the country who deserve recognition and support.In this initiative, comprehensive educational support will be ensured for him.The Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division will cover all aspects of Shvan's schooling, from admission to academic needs. 4Continued on | P8 ories for people around the globe. "But maybe in the process, we ended up hurting the feelings of many and stirring emotions," the WCL statement read. The organisers also apologised for "unintentionally causing discomfort" to Indian legends. 4Continued on | P8 PM MODI TO VISIT UK, MALDIVES FP News Service NEW DELHI jects. Emirates Airlines showed keen interest in launching aviation training in the state and expressed willingness to operate a Bhopal Indore flight, subject to approval from Indian aviation authorities. Meanwhile, Tata Sons proposed launching a direct Indore Dubai flight, and the Lulu Group expressed its intent to set up a food processing hub in the state. The Spain visit also proved fruitful, with investment proposals worth Rs 4,318 crore flowing in. A major highlight was the signing of an MoU with Submer Technologies to establish an AI Ready Green Data Center valued at over Rs 4,318 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to July 26, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Sunday. During his visit to the UK, Prime Minister Modi is expected to unveil the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which was announced by both countries on May 6. In the official announcement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold wide ranging discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the entire gamut of IndiaU.K. bilateral relations. They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.” PM Modi will also meet King Charles III. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 MONSOON SESSION FROM TODAY Centre open to discuss Op Sindoor, Trump’s claims Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar NEW DELHI The Narendra Modi government would respond in Parliament to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims on Operation Sindoor during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, the all party meeting convened to ensure smooth functioning of both Houses was informed on Sunday. The meeting was also informed that the Centre has also decided to bring an Impeachment motion against former Supreme Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma for which over 100 MPs have signed a notice. During the meeting, which was chaired by Union Minister and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda and attended by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Ministers of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal and Dr L Murugan, was told by the government representatives that the Centre was prepared to take up discussion on the issues being raised by the Opposition, but within certain limitations. Following the meeting of the floor leaders, Rijiju said the Centre was prepared to discuss Operation Sindoor on the floor of the House. “We are very much open to discussing important issues like Operation Sindoor in Parliament.” 8 new bills to be introduced he Monsoon Session of Parliament will commence on Monday and continue until August 21, during which the Central government is scheduled to introduce eight new Bills. The government's top agenda item is the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament on February 13 T He also added that “the government will bring an impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma in this session” and that “over 100 MPs have signed a notice to bring a motion in Parliament for the removal of Justice Varma -crossing the threshold needed to table an impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha.” However, the minister added that both the ruling side and the Opposition would need to work with coordination. 4Continued on | P8