FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. XLI No. 214 | INDORE | FRIDAY | JANUARY 10, 2025 | Pages 18 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 FREE www.freepressjournal.in Sports Mastering the mind, conquering the crease P.17 ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE Our Staff Reporter fp Briefs PATIALA Farmer dies by suicide Vinay Bhardela Camp, Kulkarni Ka Bhatta area of the city), Navin Arya of Gauri Nagar area and Pintu Rawrekar of Pardeshipura. The accused have been charged under various sections, including Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and further investigation is on to identify the others involved in the crime. To recall, corporator Kalra had an argument with an IMC employee over some issue and the employee had taken the name of Jitu Yadav during their argument. After this incident, Jitu Yadav allegedly sent some youths to Kalra’s house on Ja- Modi has your genome ‘patri’ Krishna Sharma nuary 4. They reportedly thrashed his son and misbehaved with him after removing his clothes. The accused also allegedly misbehaved with Kalra’s mother and wife and fled after threatening them and destroying the nameplate of Kalra. Kalra was not at home at the time of the incident. His family members informed him and he made a phone call to Yadav, asking him to tell the youths to leave his house. Some audio recordings of the conversation between Kalra and Yadav were also circulated on social media. Indian passport slides five spots on global Index HC nixes PIL on temples in police stations Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL The principal bench of High Court in Jabalpur has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the existence of religious places within police stations. The court stated that the matter had already been addressed, as the state government had been asked to provide a reply. The PIL, filed by Om Prakash Yadav, stated that out of 1,259 police stations, approximately 800 have religious places, such as temples. The petition also referred to a Supreme Court directive prohibiting the construction of places of worship in public spaces, including police stations. The petitioner argued that temples in police station premises were violation of this order. Advocate Rameshwar Singh Thakur, who represented the case, clarified that the High Court rejected the PIL on the grounds that the responsibility for implementing such measures lies with government agencies. 4Continued on | P8 Dhairya Gajara FP News Service NEW DELHI The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed review petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages. The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed review petitions challenging its October 2023 verdict that refused to recognize the right of samesex couples to enter into marriages or have civil unions.  in global genomic databases. By sequencing the genomes of 10,000 individuals from various backgrounds, the project has created a comprehensive catalogue that reflects the unique genetic makeup of Indian society. The Indian passport slipped down five positions on the list of the world’s strongest passports, ranking 85th out of 227, according to the Henley Passport Index. In a further pinch, visa-free access for Indian passport holders is now down to 57 countries, from 62 in 2024. The Henley Passport Index is considered as the world standard, based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA). The index, which was started 19 years ago, includes passports of 199 countries and 227 travel destinations. In 2024, India and Uzbekistan were jointly ranked 80th on the index, with visa-free access to 62 countries. While Uzbekistan has held its position, the Indian passport dropped down five places in the latest index. Now, the Republic of India is ranked with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and Niger, which also have visa-free access to 57 countries. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 PODCAST DEBUT PM Modi has made his first appearance in a podcast by appearing on Nikhil Kamath’s People by WTF. The grapevine was already abuzz when Kamath shared a short trailer on X earlier this week. MP@2047: Draft focuses on boosting GDP, farmers’ gains Rajan Raikwar 8 working groups to give suggestions The first draft of Madhya Pradesh @2047 vision document has taken shape, incorporating suggestions from key departments on how to increase farmers’ income, enhance GDP, create a web of industrial zones and give impetus to the state’s economy. On Monday, chief secretary Anurag Jain will review the draft proposal of the vision document. The Rajya Niti Ayog, which is at the helm of affairs in this exercise, is coordinating with all departments and seeking their views. In the initial stage, eight working groups have been formed and their suggestions incorporated in the draft proposal. These eight working groups are: industry, agriculture, good governance and civil supplies, urban development, education, financial planning, health and infrastructure. The Rajya Niti Ayog has also written letters to district collectors to take suggestions Certification of agri produce 2nd state to release docu Gujarat is the first state to prepare its vision document on the lines of Viksit Bharat 2047 conceptualized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Madhya Pradesh will be the second state in the country to come up with its vision document if it is prepared timely. from elected representatives and common people about what kind of vision document they want for their state. It wants to take suggestions ‘NO ERROR’ FP News Service Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed a significant milestone in India’s biotechnology landscape with the release of the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals on Thursday. This groundbreaking project, known as Genome India, is poised to have far-reaching implications for healthcare, genetic research, and public health policy across the country. The Prime Minister’s announcement, made during the Genomics Data Conclave organised by the Department of Biotechnology, marks a historic step in advancing India's bioeconomy and medical research capabilities. The Genome India Project, which began in 2020, is a national initiative aimed at capturing the genetic diversity of India’s population. This diversity, both in terms of genetics and the wide range of ethnic groups across the nation, has long been underrepresented E-paper BHOPAL MUMBAI NEW DELHI A 55-year-old farmer protesting at the Shambhu border allegedly committed suicide on Thursday by consuming a poisonous substance, farmer leaders said, the second such incident at the agitation site within three weeks. Resham Singh, who was from Pahuwind in Tarn Taran district, took the extreme step at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana where farmers have been protesting. Navin Arya MUMBAI Cinema Taapsee has kick-started second leg of Gandhari shoot P.15 INDORE Pintu NASHIK Equity MF inflows grow 14% to `41,156 cr in Dec 12 identified, six arrested for attack on Kalra family Arun Danivar Lalit Gongade BHOPAL Edit UGC Draft Merits Debate P.12 CM intervenes, orders strict action against all accused sault on his minor son. Someone had made a video of the incident and circulated it on social media but the police took over four days to identify the accused and arrest them. It is said that the accused are the supporters of Mayor–in-Council (MiC) member Jitu Yadav. Additional DCP (Zone-4) Anand Yadav informed Free Press that on the basis of the videos and the CCTV camera footage of the spot, 10 people had been identified and six of them arrested so far. The arrested accused were Lalit Gogade, Krishna Sharma, Arun alias Golu Yadav, Vinay Bhadrelal (all residents of Sheelnath PUNE MONEY ATTACK ON CORPORATOR’S HOUSE | Miscreants had thrashed Kamlesh Kalra’s son, removed his clothes on January 4 Chief minister Mohan Yadav posted on his X handle that the incident in which some miscreants entered BJP corporator Kamlesh Kalra’s residence in Indore and assaulted and misbehaved with the family members was unfortunate. In this regard, the police had registered an FIR, identified 12 accused by examining CCTV camera footage and six accused were arrested. The incident involved misbehaviour with a minor, due to which action was also taken under the POCSO Act. The police were instructed to take this matter seriously and ensure strict action against the accused, he said. Meanwhile, the Indore police on Thursday arrested six people in connection with the attack on Kalra’s house and as- UJJAIN PRESS The five-judge bench, headed by Justice B R Gawai, said that there was no error in the top court's 2023 judgment and no interference was warranted. This ruling marks a defining moment in India's ongoing battle for LGBTQIA++ rights, reiterating that the recognition of samesex marriages is a matter that must be taken up by Parliament, not the judiciary. The court had said in its Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL Over 1.63 lakh women are not going to get the benefits of the Ladli Behna Yojna in January. Their names have been deleted from the list of beneficiaries because they are not eligible for it. Only those women who are below 60 years are given the benefits under the scheme. The names of those who have died have also been struck off the list of beneficiaries. Nevertheless, there are a few women who sent applications seeking deletion of their names from the list. More than 5, 00,000 names had been deleted from the list after the launch of the scheme 2023 verdict that the law as it stands does not recognise the right to marry or the right of same-sex couples to enter into because such women were ineligible for the benefits given under the Ladli Behna Yojna. On the other hand, new names are not added to the list. Those who are becoming eligible according to the norms of the scheme are not getting the benefits, for the government is not accepting fresh applications. FP News Service PTI NEW DELHI Daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means, the Supreme Court recently said. The remarks of a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan came in a matrimonial dispute in which the daughter of the estranged couple, who was studying in Ireland, refused to accept Rs 43 lakh given by her father towards her studies as a part of the total alimony being paid to her mother. "She, being the daughter, has an indefeasible, legally enforceable, lawful, and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from SC worried about listing of cases in HCs The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed worry regarding listing of cases in some High Courts, particularly, the Allahabad HC, where it said that the process of filing and listing of cases has collapsed. “In some of the High Courts, we don't know what will happen. Allahabad HC is one of the High Courts which really one should be worried about. Unfortunately, filing has collapsed, listing has collapsed, nobody knows which matter will be listed,” the SC remarked her parents. 4Continued on | P8 Two Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) aspirants have allegedly died by suicide in Kota in the last two days. The police said that 20year-old JEE aspirant identified as Abhishek from Guna of Madhya Pradesh hanged himself from a ceiling fan in his PG room. He was prepar- SECOND CASE IN TWO DAYS ing for the JEE at a coaching institute in the city since May last year and was living in a PG room in the Dakaniya area under the Vigyan Nagar Police Station here. The suitable note recovered from the room was addressed to his grandparents and father. It reads "main padhai nahi kar paaya dada-dadi, papa, mujhe maaf kar dena." Abhishek was the only child in the family and his father Mahendra is a farmer. Vigyan Nagar Police Station SHO Mukesh Meena said that his body was handed over to the relatives after post-mortem on Thursday. Prior to this, a 19-year-old JEE aspirant Neeraj had hanged himself on Tuesday night. The student hailed from Mahendragarh in Haryana and was living in a hostel in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar. Circle Inspector Budharam Jat said the boy hanged himself to the hook of a ceiling fan in his hostel room late on Tuesday evening. However, the incident came to light around 10.30 pm when the caretaker knocked on the civil unions, and that it is up to the parliament to make laws enabling the same. The court had also held that the law does not recognise rights of samesex couples to adopt children. All the judges were also unanimous in holding that there is no unqualified right to marriage and same-sex couples cannot claim that as a fundamental right. 4Continued on | P8 ACCUSED INDIANS IN NIJJAR CASE GET BAIL FP News Service OTTAWA room and did not receive any response. No suicide note was recovered from the deceased. The police were investigating the case. The father of the deceased, Bablu Prajapat, said his son was preparing for JEE Mains in Kota for the last two years and was good at studies. The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday granted bail to four Indians accused in the murder case of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. They were charged with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The case will now be heard in the Canadian court on February 11. According to the sources, the release order was issued due to lack of evidence, after the proceedings were stayed in a lower court. Sources told a news portal (CNN-News18) that the Canadian Police could not produce substantial evidence against the accused. The four Indians, identified as Karan Brar, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh, were chargesheeted in November 2024. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 Parents can be legally JEE aspirant from Guna kills self in Kota compelled to offer edu money to daughter: SC JAIPUR from schoolchildren in this regard too. Soon, an online citizen survey will also be conducted to seek suggestions on the vision document. Top Court rejects pleas on review of same-sex marriage verdict 1.6L names of Ladli Behnas deleted due to ineligibility Congress criticises government During the discussion on preparation of the first draft of vision document 2047, it came to the fore that to boost farmers’ income, certification of agriculture produce was required so that it could be exported to other countries. Hence, the certification process will be strengthened. Farmers also need to be inspired for natural and organic farming. The draft proposes establishing industrial zones across the state in a balanced manner and stresses on developing skilled manpower. L&T Chief’s Sunday Duty Stare at spreadsheets, and not just at your wife Ketan Narottam Tanna MUMBAI Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan has taken corporate wisdom to the next level—by suggesting employees should clock 90 hours a week. Yes, 90 hours. For those clutching their coffee cups dreading their 40-hour grind, welcome to what Subrahmanyan calls the ultimate productivity hack. At an employee interaction, he posed the ultimate icebreaker: “How long can you stare at your wife, and your wife stare at you?” The solution? Stare at Excel sheets instead. Citing global competition, Subrahmanyan claimed China works 90 hours a week while Americans lag behind at a mere 50. His regret? That Sundays aren’t yet mandatory office days. “If I could make you work Sundays, I’d be happier,” he said, presumably from his weekend cubicle. This “revolutionary” take sparked an online backlash. RPG Group’s Harsh Goenka joked, “Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’ and make ‘day off’ a mythical concept?” Meanwhile, Bollywood star and mental health advocate Deepika Padukone reposted a critique of Subrahmanyan’s remarks, calling them “shocking” and reminding everyone that, yes, #MentalHealthMatters. But is this really a roadmap to success or just burnout with extra steps? Critics have compared Subrahmanyan’s comments to Narayana Murthy’s earlier call for young professionals to slog through 70-hour weeks. Both seem to miss the memo that productivity isn’t measured in hours logged but in output achieved—and, frankly, a well-rested mind. And the kicker? Subrahmanyan’s FY 2024 pay packet of `51 crore (or 534 times the median L&T employee’s salary) makes his relationship with work-life balance a tad different from that of the average office-goer. 4Continued on | P8