FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms FREE PRESS Vol. XLI No. 112 | INDORE | SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 | Pages 16 ` 4 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 www.freepressjournal.in World TOUGHER BORDER RULES: HARRIS P.9 ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE GOOD LIFE Heart attack signs not to be ignored by women NEW ORDER I Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has confirmed that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in airstrike. ‘Will no longer be able to terrorise the world, said IDF HEZBOLLAH CHIEF DEAD Iran Revolutionary Guards’ deputy commander Nilforoushan too killed IANS JERUSALEM The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been eliminated following a deadly strike on the headquarters of the Lebanese militant group in the southern suburbs of Beirut late Friday. It also confirmed that, along with Nasrallah, several other commanders of the terrorist organisation - including Ali Karchi, the commander of Hezbollah's southern front have been eliminated in the strikes by the fighter jets of the Israeli Air Force "under the precise intelligence guidance of the intelligence wing and the defence system", at the underground central headquarters of Hezbollah, located under a residential building, in the Daha area of Beirut. "The Israeli IDF confirms that Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah ter- Rana retiring on Monday, Rajora to take over soon Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL KHAMENEI SHIFTED DAUGHTER TOO KILLED? Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been transferred to a “secure location” inside the country with heightened security measures in place following Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s death in an Israeli airstrike in south Beirut on Friday, news agency Reuters reported quoting sources. The 64-year-old's daughter Zainab was killed in one of the airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut, Israel's Channel 12 reported, however, there has been no confirmation from Hezbollah or Lebanese media. The Zionist regime has failed to learn a lesson from war in Gaza Khamenei MAPS SHOW INDIA AS BLESSING, IRAN & IRAQ AS CURSE sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, holding I rorist organisation and one of its founders, was eliminated on Friday, together with two maps. In his right hand was a map of the Middle East with Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen painted in black and dubbed "The Curse" Ali Karki, the Commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, and additional Hezbollah commanders," said the IDF. 4Continued on | P6 DAVV gets 1st V-C with engg background in Prof Singhai Did his MTech and PhD from IIT Delhi Our Staff Reporter INDORE Chief Secretary (CS) Veera Rana who has held the post for ten months is retiring on Monday. The then chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, now a Union Minister, appointed her CS. Rana continued to be the CS after Mohan Yadav became the Chief Minister. Rana was given extension of six months in March, which is ending on September 30. When she relinquishes office, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Rajesh Rajora is all set to take over as CS. The government may issue an order appointing Rajora as CS either on Sunday or on Monday. The 1990-batch IAS officer Rajora is one of those officers who are considered close to Yadav. After taking over as CM, Yadav posted him to his secretariat. DGP retiring on Nov 30 Director General of Police (DGP) Sudhir Saxena is retiring on November 30. Preparations are on to set up a panel for appointment of a new DGP and send it to UPSC. The Home Department has prepared the records of all the officers, eligible for the post. while in his left hand was a map showing countries painted green, including Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and even India, termed "The Blessing." Prof Rakesh Singhai, the founding director of Shivpuri Institute of Technology (SIT) – a constituent institute of RGPV, has been appointed as the new vice chancellor of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), a Grade A+ accredited university in the state. The order was issued by the Chancellor of state universities, Maghubai Patel on Saturday marking the start of Singhai’s four-year tenure at the helm of one of the region's leading educational institutions. A native of Jabalpur, Prof Singhai brings with him an extensive academic background. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication) from a local college and went on to earn his MTech and PhD from IIT Delhi. His teaching career began as a lecturer at the Government Engineering College, Bhopal, which was later upgraded to Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV). In 2020, he took on the role of founding director at SIT, a newly established institution. Talking to Free Press over phone, Singhai expressed his excitement about his new role, emphasizing his commitment to further enhancing DAVV's academic reputation. "I am extremely happy that I have been made VC of one of the leading universities of the state. 4Continued on | P6 RaGa must apologise: CM Our Staff Reporter INDORE in nightingale’s memory Music director Uttam Singh and playback singer KS Chithra were honoured with National Lata Mangeshkar Award by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at Lata Mangeshkar Auditorium on Saturday Pg3 CM Mohan Yadav condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comment on the consecration of Ram Mandir Temple in Ayodhya, calling it ‘trivial’ and offensive to Hindus worldwide. "The entire country is outraged, and Hindus globally have been hurt by these remarks. I urge the Congress National President to intervene and make sure Rahul Gandhi refrains from making such statements. 4Continued on | P6 game-changer Cricketers to rake in more moolah in IPL 2025 Agencies MUMBAI In a groundbreaking announcement, BCCI secretary Jay Shah revealed a historic shift in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) payment structure on Saturday, marking a new era for the world’s biggest cricket tournament. Starting from the 2025 IPL season, cricketers will now receive match fees in addition to their contract earnings, a major change from the previous system where players only earned through their contracts. Beginning next season, each player in the playing XI will earn an extra Rs. 7.5 lakhs per match. This change aims to offer cricketers greater financial stability while rewarding consistent performances on the field. For example, a player bought for Rs 5 crore could potentially make Rs 6.05 crore if they participate in all 14 league matches, including their match fees. Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the move, stating: "In a historic move to celebrate consistency and champion outstanding per- formances in the #IPL, we are thrilled to introduce a match fee of Rs 7.5 lakhs per game for our cricketers! A cricketer playing all league matches in a season will get Rs1.05 crores in addition to his contracted amount." Additionally, each franchise will allocate Rs 12.60 crores for match fees, further incentivizing top performances and elevating the prestige and competitiveness of the IPL. This new structure is set to transform the league, making it even more rewarding for players and exciting for fans worldwide. UJJAIN PUNE BHOPAL NASHIK MUMBAI E-paper Cinema Bhagyashree advocates balanced living P.14