FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms FREE PRESS Vol. XLII No. 130 | INDORE | FRIDAY | OCTOBER 17, 2025 | Pages 16 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 www.freepressjournal.in Sports England’s Lionesses decent on Indore, greeted by fan frenzyP.14 ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE MONEY MP not getting single penny for several Central schemes Nitendra Sharma In the double-engine government, the smaller engine is not getting enough importance from the bigger one. Because the BJP is ruling the state and the Centre, it is called the double-engine government. But the state is not receiving enough funds for running the Centre-sponsored schemes. There are many schemes for which the departments have not received a single penny the past six months. A little amount of funds has been given for a few schemes, most of which are run under the Centre-state sponsorship. There are a few schemes for which funds were not provided in this financial year. The Centre was supposed fp Briefs NEW DELHI Tejas Mk1A maiden flight Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is all set to mark a significant event with the maiden flight of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet from its Nashik facility on October 17; however, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will not be getting the delivery of the Tejas Mk1A. NEW DELHI Lankan PM in India Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in India on Thursday for a two-day official visit, marking her first trip to the country since assuming office. Amarasuriya, who will be in India till October 18, is scheduled to meet senior political leaders to discuss key bilateral issues and avenues for strengthening cooperation in multiple sectors. Scheme Jal Jeevan Mission Pradhan Mantri Janman Awas Yojna Deendayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojna National Rural Livelihood Mission Stars Project Non-institutional Care Sponsorship Yojna National Family Assistance Scheme Housing for All Smart cities in Jabalpur and Ujjain Scholarship scheme National Ayush Mission to give Rs 8,531 crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission, Rs 660 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Janman Awas Yojna, Rs 90 crore for the Deendayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojna, Rs 480 crore for the National Rural Livelihood Mission, Rs 100 crore for the Stars Project, Rs 86 crore for the Non-institutional Care Expected Funds Rs 8,531 Cr Rs 660 cr Rs 90 cr Rs 480 cr Rs 100 cr Rs 86 cr Rs 59 cr Rs 250 cr Rs 54 cr Rs 477 cr Rs 93 cr Sponsorship Yojna, Rs 59 crore for the National Family Assistance Scheme, Rs 250 crore for Housing for All, Rs 54 crore for the smart cities in Jabalpur and Ujjain, Rs 477 crore for the scholarship scheme, and Rs 93 crore for the National Ayush Mission to the state in 2025-26. But the state did not get a Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday rejected the state government’s plea seeking permission to form a Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) to initiate promotion process. The state informed the court that new promotion policy would not apply to cases before 2016. A double bench of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf heard the matter. The government clarified that promotions made before 2016 would continue under the old policy, while the new rules would govern those made thereafter. However, the court turned down the government’s request to proceed with DPC formation. Advocate General Prashant Singh and senior Supreme Court advocate C.S. Vaidyanathan argued that the new promotion policy complies with Supreme Court directives, including provisions for creamy layer and quantifiable data. SAPAKS representative Anmol Shrivastava objected to introducing a new policy India, Brazil agree to bolster trade ties IANS Nadu government, which had banned RSS activities in public places. “It is not just about parks and streets. We are also considering restrictions on such events in schools and private premises,” Patil told reporters after the meeting. “Once the Home Department studies the Tamil Nadu order, it will issue suitable guidelines,” he added. US President Trump on Wednesday confirmed that he has authorised the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, in what marks a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Caracas. He also said his administration was considering land-based military operations inside the country, following a series of deadly US missile strikes on Venezuelan boats in the Caribbean Sea in recent weeks. The New York Times had earlier reported that Trump had signed a classified directive allowing the CIA to conduct lethal operations in Venezuela and across the Caribbean. The report said the Trump administration’s Venezuela strategy aimed to remove President Nicolas Maduro from power. The US has also offered a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest and conviction on drug trafficking charges. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 across diverse sectors, including energy, healthcare, agriculture, and technology," Goyal said after the meeting. "Shared democratic values and a common vision for inclusive and sustainable growth underpin our partnership," the minister added. 4Continued on | P8 Karnataka curbs on RSS events Vinay Madhava Gowda BENGALURU The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to prohibit organisations, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), from conducting public programmes without prior government approval. The move follows a state-wide RSS parade that reportedly sparked sharp criticism within the cabinet. Trump now sets CIA on Venezuela Cabinet opts for a broader order covering “all organisations” to avoid potential legal challenges Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil said the cabinet resolved to introduce restrictions similar to those imposed by the Tamil E-paper ‘Modi assured me he will no longer buy oil from Russia’ Delhi denies phone call with US prez Vidhi Santosh Mehta MUMBAI 4Continued on | P8 while the earlier one is still pending before the Supreme Court. He also questioned absence of quantifiable data supporting government’s stance. The court directed the state to submit quantifiable data in a sealed envelope, if required. The matter stems from the 2002 promotion rules that were struck down in the RB Rai case, but remain under challenge in the apex court. With the promotion process stalled since 2016, over one lakh government employees have been affected. The next hearing is scheduled for October 28 and 29, and until then, the new policy will remain in abeyance. MUMBAI Cinema Raghav almost rejected Aryan’s show! P.12 4Continued on | P8 WASHINGTON India and Brazil on Thursday agreed to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties across diverse sectors including energy, agriculture and technology at a meeting here between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services. "Reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral trade ties while reaffirming our shared commitment to deepen cooperation and investment ties NASHIK single penny under these schemes. There are many other schemes for which the state has received a little amount of funds, although over half of the current year has passed. Out of Rs 142 crore meant for Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, the state got only Rs 25 crore. Similarly, the Centre has so far given Rs 170 crore for the Prime Minister Rural Road Project out of Rs 810 crore. Likewise, the state has received Rs 30 crore out of Rs 356 crore under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan. For Ayushman Bharat, the Centre gave Rs 114 crore out of Rs 765 crore, and for the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension scheme, the state got only Rs 197 crore out of Rs 1,152 crore. Agencies NEW DELHI BHOPAL US President Donald Trump that PM Narendra Modi has assured him on Wednesday that India will no longer buy oil from Russia “within a short period of time”. Trump declared, “And he assured me today (Wednesday) that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That’s a big stop.” Calling it a significant step, he said: “Now I've got to get China to do the same thing.” Trump called Modi “a friend” and said they had a “great relationship”. “It started. You know, you can’t do it immediately. It’s a little bit of a process. But the process is going to be over with soon,” Trump said. “I thought we had a deal two months ago. Who would think I created peace in the Middle East and can’t get the two guys to settle? But I think we’ll get them. But if India doesn’t buy oil, it makes it much easier. HC rejects govt plea for DPC formation to start promotions Govt tells court new policy effective only after 2016 PUNE Edit A surrender, not a solution P.10 India makes 85% of digital payment via UPI: RBI Guv SHORTCHANGED | Only a little amount has been received for a few schemes in the current financial year BHOPAL UJJAIN Russia plays cost bat to oil googly PTI NEW DELHI Every single year, you’d have a new leader (In India), and my friend has been there now for a long time, I don't know, maybe that's a breaking story. India once again took it upon itself to factcheck President Trump, with MEA’s Randhir Jaiswal stating that “no telephone conversation took place between PM Modi and President Trump yesterday.” The statement, which came at an MEA media briefing, comes after President Trump’s remarks at a White House briefing on Wednesday night, where he claimed that Prime Minister Modi had personally assured him that New Delhi would stop buying Scan & watch Russian oil.   Russia on Thursday said its energy cooperation with India is fully in line with New Delhi’s national interests, hours after Trump’s remarks. Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Russian crude remains the most cost-effective option on the global market and that Russia has consistently fulfilled its commitments while adapting to new challenges. “Russian energy remains the most cost-effective option on the global market, and Russia has consistently honoured its commitments while showing flexibility in developing alternative logistics and payment systems in the face of attempts to disrupt this cooperation,” he said. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Alipov noted that Russian crude oil currently accounts for around one-third of India’s total hydrocarbon imports. Donald Trump 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 Ashwin Ahmad NEW DELHI I think they were great. He reported to me that you’re great. He’s a great man, you know. Modi is a great man. That he loves Trump. Now, I don’t know if the word love, I don’t want you to take that any different. I don’t want to destroy his political career, okay? US President