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World Banks SUTRA project to transform Rajasthans urban landscape
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 21 (IANS) The World Bank has prepared a proposal for the Sustainable Urban Transformation in Rajasthan Accelerated (SUTRA) project, aimed at improving urban amenities, strengthening infrastructure, promoting tourism and enhancing the financial and administrative capacities of urban local bodies across Rajasthan. The proposed project has an estimated cost of $385.7 million, equivalent to more than Rs 3,500 crore. According to the latest documentation released by the World Bank, the project will cover 32 urban local bodies across four major urban clusters, namely Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Bharatpur, along with 28 associated satellite towns. The combined population of these areas is projected to exceed 7.8 million by 2026. The initiative aims to promote planned urban development, strengthen civic infrastructure and improve access to essential services, making cities more liveable and resilient. The project proposes a range of initiatives across the four urban clusters to conserve and revitalise historical and cultural heritage, improve urban transport and connectivity, strengthen solid waste management, and upgrade civic amenities. These interventions are expected to improve urban mobility, enhance the quality of life for residents and unlock tourism potential. Given Rajasthans rich cultural heritage and its numerous historical attractions, the conservation and development of heritage areas will be an important component of the initiative. The project will also seek to address key urban challenges, including water scarcity during periods of extreme heat and waterlogging during the monsoon season. Improved infrastructure and urban services are expected to help cities respond more effectively to these recurring problems. The proposed project also aims to strengthen the financial and administrative capabilities of urban local bodies. According to World Bank documentation, measures will be introduced to improve revenue administration and debt management. Another key objective is to enhance the borrowing capacity of urban local bodies and develop mechanisms to mobilise private and commercial capital for urban infrastructure development. These measures are intended to improve the financial sustainability of municipal institutions and support long-term investment in urban services. The Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUIDP) will serve as the implementing agency for SUTRA. According to the project timeline outlined in the documentation, the World Bank is expected to review the project's technical design by December 10, while formal approval by its Board is anticipated by July 2, 2027. The proposed financing package includes a $270 million loan from the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), supplemented by $115.7 million in funding from the Rajasthan government. The initiative is expected to provide a framework for coordinated urban development across the selected clusters, with an emphasis on improved infrastructure, stronger municipal governance and more sustainable cities.
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Rajasthan Congress demands FIR over assault on NSUI leader
Jaipur: Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and other party leaders spent a second consecutive night at the Jaipur Police Commissionerate, refusing to leave until an FIR is registered over the alleged assault on NSUI leader Ritu Barala by Delhi Police personnel. The standoff intensified on Tuesday night when police used mild force to disperse Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Tiger Shroff firing case: Four more people, including two women, arrested
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) A new angle has emerged in the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car, with preliminary interrogation of the arrested accused reportedly revealing that the actor was not their original target and that they had initially planned to attack another prominent Bollywood personality. Mumbai Police sources said the accused had travelled to Mumbai with the intention of targeting another celebrity. However, after finding it difficult to reach their intended target, they allegedly shifted their focus to Tiger Shroff. Investigators have reportedly found that the accused learned about the actor's security arrangements through Instagram reels uploaded by his fans. The videos allegedly indicated that the 36-year-old actor did not usually have police security accompanying him, prompting the attackers to consider him an easier target, sources added. During preliminary questioning, the accused, according to sources, disclosed that they wanted to kill the actor to spread fear in the Bollywood industry. According to sources, the attackers also conducted reconnaissance by monitoring Tiger Shroff's movements through his Instagram account and posts and videos shared by his fans. The firing took place on a busy Sunday evening and was captured on video. The actor, son of veteran Bollywood star Jackie Shroff, escaped relatively unhurt. However, his driver and a bystander sustained injuries in the incident. According to Mumbai Police, five to six rounds were fired at the actor's car. A motorcycle allegedly used by the shooters was subsequently recovered in an abandoned condition in Andheri. Following the attack, the accused reportedly fled to Gujarat's Surat, from where they boarded a Jaipur-bound train. Their alleged plan was to travel to New Delhi by bus before escaping to Nepal. However, Mumbai Police arrested the three accused in Rajasthan's Kota in connection with the case. Two of the arrested accused have been identified as Ritik, alias Roshan, from Begusarai in Bihar, and Rehan from Sonipat in Haryana. Police have registered a case under charges of attempted murder and relevant provisions of the Arms Act. Investigators are also examining the alleged links between the accused and members of organised criminal networks. Police said Rehan was in contact with Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the attack in an unverified social media post. Meanwhile, a purported audio clip allegedly featuring Pandit, a 32-year-old US-based gangster from Panipat, has circulated widely on media platforms. In the recording, he allegedly claims that Tiger Shroff was targeted for ignoring warnings against working with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. However, the authenticity of the audio clip has not been independently verified. Police are continuing to interrogate the arrested accused to establish the motive, identify the original intended target and ascertain the wider conspiracy behind the attack.
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Congress Protests at Jaipur Police Headquarters Demanding FIR in Ritu Barala Case
Congress leaders in Jaipur demand justice for Ritu Barala, alleging police inaction in her assault case during a protest in Delhi. Congress Protests at Jaipur Police Headquarters Demanding FIR in Ritu Barala Case
The protest came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked Govind Singh Dotasra to pursue legal action over the alleged assault on Ritu Barala, who hails from Rajasthan
Rajasthan Congress protest overnight at police commissionerate
Jaipur: Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and other leaders of the party spent Monday night staging a dharna at the Jaipur Police Commissionerate and slept in its corridor after police did not register an FIR against a Delhi Police woman constable accused of assaulting NSUI leader Ritu Barala. Dotasra, Barala and other Congress leaders Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Tiger Shroff case: 3 accused taken to Mumbai
A Mumbai Police team departed Kota for Mumbai by car on Tuesday, carrying three individuals allegedly involved in the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff.Subhash Chandra Mishra, Additional SP of Kota city, explained that the team halted in Kota overnight to avoid traveling after dark. They were tired also due to the journey from Mumbai to Kota, so it was not safe for them to travel in the night, he stated, adding, The Mumbai police team has now left for Mumbai with the accused by road.Ramswaroop, SHO of the Railway Colony Police Station where the suspects were held, noted that strict surveillance was maintained overnight. Since the incident is very serious, security is being maintained as per the usual procedure. I was here throughout the night. The CCTV cameras are directly connected to the police headquarters, he reported.Local police apprehended the three suspects in a general compartment of the PuneJaipur Superfast Express at Kota Railway Station on Monday morning. Two of the detainees were identified as Ritik (alias Roshan) from Begusarai, Bihar, and Rehan from Sonipat, Haryana; the third is a juvenile.Also read: Shroff firing: Accused recce'd football ground for a monthFollowing their handover by Kota city police, Mumbai Police formally arrested the suspects and presented them before a magistrate, obtaining transit remand to transport them to Mumbai.Police investigations indicate that Rehan had been communicating with Anil Pandit, a suspected associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The gang later claimed responsibility for the attack in an unverified social media post.The shooting occurred on Sunday evening in Mumbai's Juhu locality, where at least two men opened fire on Shroff's vehicle before fleeing on a motorcycle. Five to six rounds were fired at the vehicle; the actor escaped mostly uninjured, but his driver and a nearby bystander sustained injuries.Investigators recovered the motorcycle believed to have been used by the shooters abandoned in Andheri. The suspects had escaped to Surat before boarding a Jaipur-bound train, planning to proceed to Delhi by bus and eventually escape to Nepal.Mumbai Police have registered a case citing charges of attempted murder along with relevant sections of the Arms Act.
Mumbai cops to bring 3 accused in Tiger Shroff firing from Kota on Tuesday
A Mumbai Police team which took custody of three individuals involved in firing gunshots at actor Tiger Shroff's car stayed overnight here with them despite obtaining their transit remand. The team, which obtained the requisite permission Monday evening, decided to stay in Kota to avoid travelling at night. It will return to Mumbai on Tuesday. Ramswaroop, the SHO of Railway Colony Police Station where the three have been kept, said a tight vigil was mounted in the night. Since the incident is very serious, security is being maintained as per the usual procedure. I was here throughout the night. The CCTV cameras are directly connected to the police headquarters, he said. Local police nabbed the three individuals in the general coach of the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express at Kota Railway Station on Monday morning. Two were identified as Ritik, alias Roshan, from Begusarai, Bihar, and Rehan from Haryana's Sonipat. The third is a juvenile. Kota city police handed them over to Mumbai
CCTV captures Tiger Shroff shooters boarding train in Surat
New CCTV footage from Surat station shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur express train. The suspects travelled by road from Mumbai to Surat after the gun attack, before being nabbed later at Kota station in Rajasthan. The incident involved gunshots fired at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, injuring his driver and a bystander.
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Tiger Shroff Firing Case: CCTV Captures Suspects Rushing to Board Train at Surat Station
CCTV footage shows suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur Express at Surat station before their arrest at Kota.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru has suffered a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport and all 148 passengers on board were unharmed. Flight IX2065 completed its journey despite the incident and was moved to a parking stand after landing on Monday. Following standard safety procedures, ground engineers and technical teams began inspecting the aircraft to assess any possible damage to its structure or engines. However, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. The incident comes days after an Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi made an emergency landing in Jaipur earlier in October after reportedly transmitting Squawk 7500 -- the international code used to indicate a hijacking. The alert was received by Ahmedabad Air Traffic Control (ATC), following which the aircraft landed safely in Jaipur. Further details about the circumstances that triggered the alert were not immediately available. Apart from that, Indian carriers have suspended flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia till October 20, citing the evolving security situation in the region. According to travel advisories, services to key Saudi cities -- including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam -- will remain suspended, with some carriers also cancelling flights to Madinah. In view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled until October 20, Air India said, adding that affected passengers are being offered a full refund. Air India Express also said it has extended suspension of flights to and from Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until October 20. IndiGo on Thursday announced cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 24. Akasa Air said it has extended suspension of flights to and from Riyadh until October 24 and Jeddah until October 21. Airlines said passenger and crew safety remained their top priority and they would continue to monitor the situation.
Rajasthan Cong leaders stage all-night sit-in, seek FIR in alleged assault on NSUI worker
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 20 (IANS) The alleged assault on NSUI activist Ritu Barala during a protest against vote theft in Delhi has triggered a political confrontation in Rajasthan, with the Congress demanding the registration of an FIR in Jaipur. Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra, along with party leaders and a legal team, staged an overnight sit-in at the Jaipur Police Commissionerate on Monday. Congress leaders and workers remained at the Commissionerate throughout the night, both inside and outside the premises. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also visited the protest site. Dotasra announced that the party would gherao the Police Commissionerate on Tuesday and called upon Congress workers from across the state to reach Jaipur. Dotasra maintained that Congress would not withdraw its protest until an FIR was registered in the case. The party has also raised questions over the police administrations handling of the complaint. Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully questioned the state government, asking who had tied the hands of the police administration and prevented it from registering an FIR. What is the BJP government's problem with delivering justice to a daughter of this state? Jully asked, warning that the Congress would neither retreat nor bow down until an FIR was registered in the Ritu Barala case. Earlier, Ritu Barala, accompanied by Congress leaders and a legal team, approached the Moti Dungri police station and submitted a written complaint to the Station House Officer, seeking registration of an FIR. However, no separate FIR was registered. Around 6.15 p.m. on Monday, Congress leaders reached the Police Commissionerate. Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal was not present at the time. Dotasra spoke to him over the phone and demanded the registration of a Zero FIR against the accused, insisting that the protesters would not leave until their demand was addressed. Gehlot arrived at the Commissionerate late Monday night from Jodhpur but left shortly afterwards. Among those who participated in the overnight sit-in were MLAs Rafiq Khan and Amin Kagzi, former Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar, State Womens Congress President Sarika Singh, War Room Chairman Jaswant Gurjar, Rajendra Yadav, Media Chairperson Swarnim Chaturvedi and Jaipur City Congress President Sunil Sharma. According to Dotasra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had called him and directed him to ensure that an FIR was registered in Jaipur in connection with the case. Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal said the incident had taken place in Delhi and a complaint had already been filed with the Delhi Police. He said police in other states had registered Zero FIRs and forwarded them to Delhi for further investigation. Multiple FIRs cannot be registered for the same incident, Mittal said, adding that the complainants had been informed that their complaint was on record. Information would be sought from the Delhi Police and the state police that registered the Zero FIR to facilitate the investigation. The Congress, however, remained firm on its demand and announced plans to intensify its protest on Tuesday.
3 detained in Tiger Shroff firing case, 1 linked to Bishnoi gang aide: Police
New Delhi, Oct 19: Three people, including a minor, have been detained in Rajasthans Kota in connection with the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai, with one of them allegedly in contact with an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, police said on Monday. The suspects were detained at Kota railway station from the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express in a joint operation involving Mumbai Police, Rajasthan Police and railway police. They were allegedly planning to flee to Nepal, Kota Superintendent of Police Tejaswani Gautam said at a press conference. Gautam said one of the suspects was in contact with Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for Sundays attack in an unverified social media post, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported. According to NE India Today, police sources said the suspects had allegedly received Rs 50,000 in advance for the attack. Two of them are from Haryana and one from Bihar. Their identities have been established and they are being questioned to determine their individual roles in the shooting. Earlie, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Mumbai Police had obtained important leads and would soon arrest those involved in the firing as well as their handlers. Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Fadnavis said such acts would not be tolerated and assured that the police would track down everyone involved in the incident.
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New CCTV footage from Surat station purportedly shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case boarding a Pune-Jaipur express train, hours after the attack in Mumbai. Three individuals were later nabbed from a train at Kota station on Monday morning, following a coordinated police operation.
From train arrest to Mumbai custody: 3 accused in Tiger Shroff firing case get 48-hr transit remand
Ahan Shetty, Anya Singh, Larissa Bonesi, Vikram Bhatt and Anand Pandit attended the launch of their film 1920 Cold Winter in Mumbai. The event started nearly two hours late, but the team made up for the delay with a unique AV presentation that resembled a virtual coffee-table book. Vikram Bhatt was asked whether his horror film will have enough to attract the Gen Z. Vikram, in his trademark style, raised laughs as he said, Yeh Gen Z ko lekar main bahut pareshan hoon! I am told, 'Gen Z aisa hai, Gen Z waisa hai'. Kaisa hai Gen Z yaar? He added, Horror mein ya toh sound effects se kuch suddenly aata hai. Ya fir slow background music bajta hai aur kuch aata hi nahin hai! You can tell your story in different ways. I am not of the opinion that one should especially make a film with Gen Z. I want audiences of all ages to like my film, not just Gen Z. Sirf Gen Z ka hi haq nahin hai jeene ka. Baaki logon ka bhi hai! He continued, 1920 apne aap mein hi ek alag kisam ki film hai. It's a clear horror film and would be enjoyed by all kinds of audiences. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lipika Varma (@lipikavarma) A journalist asked Vikram Bhatt to comment on the recent firing incident involving Tiger Shroff. However, the host requested the media not to ask questions about the incident. After the event, journalist Lipika Verma asked Ahan Shetty about it and shared the video on her Instagram handle. Ahan Shetty said, The police investigation is going on now. I am just very happy that Tiger is safe, his driver is safe, and everyone around him is also safe. Also Read: Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Three accused arrested by Kota police while travelling on Pune-Jaipur express
We have three accused now, no minor: Mumbai Crime Branch clarifies on Tiger Shroff firing incident
DCP Raj Tilak Roshan of the Mumbai Crime Branch said that they formed 20 teams after the firing incident on Tiger Shroff. With the help of CCTV footage, the Mumbai police tracked the route of the suspected shooters and nabbed them in Kota with the help of the Kota Police. During the Mumbai Crime Branch press briefing, DCP Raj Tilak Roshan shared, Around 7 pm last evening, there was a firing on the car of a popular film actor. There were 3 people on a bike; two of them fired and then fled on the bike. Around 20 special teams of the Crime Branch were formed. On the basis of field work and technical analysis, the bike was traced near Andheri West Railway Station. On the basis of CTV footage and other technical analysis, we found out the path of the three. It was found that they had headed toward Northern Mumbai and left for Surat. He added, We then found out that they had left on the Pune-Jaipur Express. We found out which compartment they were on and informed Kota Police. The Kota Pol...
Digital Desk | Abohar (Punjab), Oct 19 (IANS) Ramesh Bishnoi, cousin of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, said on Monday that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan should apologise to the Bishnoi community and if he does not, there will be dangerous consequences. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has an animosity with Salman Khan due to his alleged involvement in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan during the filming of the blockbuster 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. The actor was convicted by a trial court in 2018, a verdict he has contested in higher courts, and maintains his innocence. Speaking to IANS in the aftermath of an attack on Tiger Shroff, which the Bollywood star narrowly escaped, Ramesh Bishnoi said, As you heard in the audio, I heard the same thing: That we have stopped him and want to warn him again that anyone who works with Salman Khan could face consequences. He added that he was just quoting the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, These are not my words, Im just citing their emotions on the matter. I want to tell Salman Khans family to give up their stubbornness. This is an issue affecting the entire community, and there is widespread anger within it, he added. Ramesh Bishnoi further said that there was anger within the Bishnoi community, and Lawrence is just expressing the entire communitys anger. Lawrence has no personal dispute with Salman Khan, nor is it a personal dispute with the community. The issue is that he has hurt our religious sentiments. There is widespread anger within the community, he added. He further said Lawrence had offered a straightforward solution to Salman Khan, that he should come forward and apologise, but the actor doesnt want to apologise. Bollywood star Tiger Shroff had a narrow escape on Sunday after three men on a motorcycle opened fire at his car in Mumbais Juhu area, leaving the actors driver injured, the police said. According to Mumbais Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone II, Mohit Garg, three rounds were fired at the 36-year-old actors car after he was leaving a playground where he had gone for football practice. The actors driver, who was injured in the incident, was rushed to Nanavati Hospital for treatment, the police said, adding that some others in the area, including an autorickshaw driver, were also hurt. There was panic at the spot of the firing incident, with people running to take shelter after hearing the gunshots. The police cordoned off the crime scene, and the forensic team reached the area to collect evidence. Later, three suspects were arrested, including a minor, by the Rajasthan police in the case on Monday at Kota railway station. Acting on Intelligence that the suspects were travelling to Kota aboard the Pune-Jaipur Express, a police team surrounded and searched the train. The operation was completed in approximately 15 minutes, following which all three suspects were taken into custody. The arrested suspects have been identified as Rehan alias Sukka, a resident of Sonipat in Haryana; Hrithik Kurmi alias Roshan, a resident of Begusarai in Bihar; and a minor. Within hours of the incident, a video clip was circulating on social media in which a man claiming to be Anil Pandit from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took responsibility for the firing and claimed that it was a warning to Tiger Shroff to stop working with superstar Salman Khan.
Asian Para Games: Shooter Mona Agarwal credits training, faith for winning gold with Games record
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 19 (IANS) Indian para shooter Mona Agarwal said her ability to trust her process, remain focused, and recover from difficult situations helped her clinch gold in the womens 10m air rifle standing SH1 (R2) event at the Asian Para Games 2026, where she set a new Games record with a score of 250.0. Mona finished ahead of compatriot Avani Lekhara, who secured silver with 249.6 points, while South Koreas Yunri Lee took bronze with 227.9. The Indian duo delivered a one-two finish in the event, underlining the countrys strength in para shooting. Reflecting on how she turned her performance around after a difficult phase in the competition, Mona said she concentrated on repeating her training routine rather than worrying about the outcome. I just knew that I had to repeat my process. I would definitely give my best and come back to the top. At that time, I did not think about what to do and how to do it. I kept repeating my process, stayed relaxed, and trusted myself and my process. I remembered God, loaded the shot and fired, Mona said after winning gold. Asked about her concentration and faith during competition, she added with a smile, God is sitting next to me. Mona said recovering from difficult situations was something she had repeatedly practised during training, allowing her to remain composed even when her scores dipped. If you see my previous match records, it always happens that I go down and then slowly come back up. I think I have done the same in my practice. When things get worse, I try to control them and stabilise my performance again. I don't quit there. I don't quit in practice sessions either. I try to control it again and cover it up. I think the same strategy that I follow in training has helped me here, she said. The gold medal also represented a valuable lesson drawn from her previous Asian Games campaign, where she was eliminated in sixth place. When you lose or get eliminated, it is a little heartbreaking. But I feel that what I learned from there has helped me today. I always add what I have learned from my failures to my experience and prepare myself for the future, she said. Despite the achievement, Mona said she was keen to remain focused on the competition ahead rather than begin celebrations immediately. She is also scheduled to compete in the 50m three-position event. I have already received a lot of phone calls. Everyone is waiting, but I don't want to think about it right now. I have another 50m three-position match. I think I should take a day's break and return to my training. I will have unofficial training here, and I can think about the celebration after my next match, she said. Asked whether she hoped to receive a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mona replied in the affirmative. The shooter, who is from Jaipur, dedicated her medal to her mother-in-law for taking care of her children while she was away competing. I want to dedicate this medal to my mother-in-law. She took care of my children in my absence. Because of her, I was able to focus on my performance. I didn't have to worry about how to take care of such young children, she said. Mona also challenged the perception that vegetarian athletes cannot excel in sport, saying she wanted to prove that dietary choices need not be a barrier to success. People think that vegetarians cannot move forward in sports. I came here to break this thought. I am purely vegetarian, she said, adding that the Indian contingent had managed its dietary requirements in Japan with rice, available food options and Indian spices and chutney brought from home.
3 shooters linked to firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff rounded up in joint crackdown at Kota
