National News
Now Firoz Shah Fort and Chor Kuan will be made encroachment free in Sambhal, know the action of DM-SP

Sambhal: The work on the plan to preserve the heritage sites of ancient and religious importance by the administration in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh has intensified. After the violence that broke out during the Shahi Jama Masjid survey on November 24, the administrative team is continuously engaged in identifying such sites. Excavations have been done at many places in Sambhal. A large number of sites of historical and religious importance have been found in it. After finding a historical stepwell in Mohalla Laxman Ganj, a plan has been prepared to free Firozshah Fort and Chor Kuan from encroachment. Sambhal DM Dr. Rajendra Pansiya and SP KK Vishnoi inspected Firozshah Fort, Kshemnath Tirtha Neemsar, Tota-Maina’s grave and Rajput era stepwell Chor Kuan on Wednesday.
Sambhal was called Kalki city
Sambhal DM Rajendra Pansia said about Sambhal that it is called the city of tomorrow i.e. Kalki Nagari. He clearly said that if we do not preserve history, it will leave us. Both the officers first inspected the Firoz Shah Fort. It is a building protected by ASI. It was constructed between the years 1656 and 1659.
The problem of encroachment has become severe in this fort spread over 1.2 hectares. The main signboard has been closed with a boundary wall by making illegal construction at the entry gate of the fort. The DM expressed displeasure over this. He ordered to demolish the kutcha wall immediately.
questions raised on negligence
During the inspection, the DM also raised questions on the negligence of the Archaeological Department and ordered action. Along with this, the DM instructed the Lekhpals to measure the protected land of the fort. He also issued instructions to the Pradhan to clean the well built near the fort. The DM also saw the tunnel built in the fort and the room of Chand Suraj. Both the officers instructed the officials to preserve them and make the area encroachment free.
Inspection of Kshemanath shrine
After this, the DM inspected Kshemnath Teerth Neemsar. There, after 40 years, the renovation work of the awakened well has started. Seeing the 10 to 12 feet deep water, the DM called it an awakened well. It is very important from the religious and water conservation point of view. After this, the DM and SP also inspected the grave of Tota-Maina and the Rajput era stepwell Chor Kuan.
Why was it named Chor Kuan?
The DM saw the unique architecture and secret rooms of the stepwell. He called it a historical heritage. He expressed surprise and asked why the Rajput stepwell was named Chor Kuan? The DM said that the name and glorious history of this stepwell will be brought back. He said that its excavation will be done under the supervision of the State Archaeological Department and ASI.
The DM said that it will be freed from encroachment and given the status of protected heritage. It is being claimed about this stepwell that it was built during the reign of Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan.
The fort is 356 years old
Sambhal’s Firoz Shah Fort is a repository of ancient heritage. It is a glorious symbol of the Mughal era. Firoz Shah Fort is famous for its historicity and grandeur. This fort is located about five kilometers from Sambhal on the banks of the Sot River. It was constructed between 1656 and 1659 on the orders of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his chief courtier Syed Firoz.
To strengthen his hold on his throne in Delhi, Shah Jahan handed over the estate of Sambhal to Syed Firoz. Chand Mahal and Suraj Mahal were constructed in this fort. Its beauty presents an excellent example of Mughal architecture. This fort has turned into ruins at present.
Business
World Bank flags rising poverty levels in Pakistan

New Delhi, Oct 8: The World Bank has expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s economy as the country has failed to reduce poverty despite massive loans injected by the IMF.
The current model of growth has failed to ameliorate the conditions of the poor, and the headcount ratio (HCR) has surged to its highest level of 25.3 per cent in the last eight years, which is a 7 per cent increase in HCR since 2023, the World Bank report states.
Instead of concentrating on rural development to reduce poverty, the Pakistan government has been focused more on increasing defence expenditure.
The World Bank report titled “Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan’s Poverty, Equity and Resilience Assessment” released on September 23, mentions that even the country’s aspiring middle class (constituting 42.7 per cent of its population) is “struggling to achieve full economic security”.
Pakistan’s once-promising poverty reduction trajectory has come to a troubling halt, reversing years of hard-fought gains.
After dramatically reducing poverty from 64.3 per cent in 2001 to 21.9 per cent in 2018 — declining by 3 percentage points annually until 2015 before slowing to less than 1 percentage point per year — recent compounding shocks have pushed poverty rates back up to a projected 25.3 per cent by 2023-24, the report states.
The economic model that delivered early wins has reached its limits, with 14 per cent of the population in 2018 remaining vulnerable to falling back into poverty when faced with shocks.
Compounding crises — Covid-19, economic instability, devastating floods, and record-high inflation—have further exposed systemic weaknesses, leaving many in low-productivity activities and unable to cope with these challenges, the report points out.
Bold policy reforms are now essential to address structural imbalances, prevent sliding back into poverty during shocks, and tackle the persistent challenges in remote areas. In this context, this Poverty, Equity, and Resilience Assessment , the first since the early 2000s, looks at how poverty has evolved in Pakistan by combining traditional and non-traditional data, offering detailed analysis and strategic direction on the country’s efforts and challenges to reduce poverty and promote equity.
This comprehensive assessment aims to provide a roadmap for policymakers and stakeholders to address poverty and equity challenges in Pakistan effectively, the report added.
Crime
CBI arrests two CGST officers in Mumbai for accepting Rs 25,000 bribe

Mumbai, Oct 8: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said it has arrested a Superintendent and an Inspector of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) in Mumbai, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000 from a businessman.
According to a CBI statement, the arrested officials have been identified as Superintendent Vikram and Inspector Lav Kumar Chittoria, both posted in the CGST Santacruz Division.
The case was registered on Tuesday following a complaint from a textile trader who had applied online for GST registration of his firm on September 24, the statement said.
The complainant alleged that during a field inspection on October 3, Chittoria demanded Rs 25,000 as illegal gratification for himself and his superior officer.
The officers allegedly warned that the GST registration certificate would not be issued unless the bribe was paid.
Acting on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap and caught both the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe amount inside the CGST West Mumbai Office on Tuesday.
The bribe money was recovered from their possession. Following the arrests, searches were carried out at the offices and residences of both officials, during which several incriminating documents were also seized.
A CBI spokesperson said that both officers were taken into custody for interrogation and will be produced before a competent court in Mumbai later in the day.
“Further investigation is underway to determine whether other officials were involved in the bribery racket and to trace possible links with similar cases,” the official added.
The agency reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption in government departments and urged citizens to report any instance of demand for bribes through its dedicated helpline and online portal.
Just a few days ago, in its crackdown on bribery in government offices, the CBI arrested two senior government officials of the Ministry of Defence and a railway hospital, in two separate cases of bribery.
Business
Committed to boosting Mumbai’s infrastructure, ease of living: PM Modi

Mumbai, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enhancing Mumbai’s infrastructure and the ‘Ease of Living’ as he is set to inaugurate Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and the Mumbai Metro Line-3.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On the way to Navi Mumbai to take part in the programme marking the inauguration of Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport. With this, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will get its second major international airport, thus boosting commerce and connectivity.”
“The final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 will also be inaugurated. We are committed to enhancing Mumbai’s infrastructure and boosting ‘Ease of Living’ for the people of this dynamic city,” he added.
Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, developed at an estimated cost of Rs 19,650 crore, will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister in line with his vision of transforming India into a global aviation hub.
The Navi Mumbai International Airport is India’s largest Greenfield airport project, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. As the second international airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it will work in coordination with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to reduce congestion and position Mumbai among global cities with multi-airport systems.
Spread across 1,160 hectares, NMIA is designed to be one of the most efficient airports in the world, capable of handling up to 90 million passengers per annum and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo.
Among its standout features is an Automated People Mover (APM) system that will connect all four passenger terminals to facilitate smooth inter-terminal transfers. A landside APM will also link the city-side infrastructure, ensuring convenience for passengers and staff.
Committed to sustainability, the airport will include storage for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), solar power generation of nearly 47 MW, and electric bus services for city-wide connectivity. NMIA will also become the country’s first airport to be connected by a Water Taxi service.
In addition to the airport, PM Modi will inaugurate Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, which stretches from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade and has been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 12,200 crore.
With this launch, the Prime Minister will dedicate the entire Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line) to the nation. Built at a total cost exceeding Rs 37,270 crore, this milestone marks a major leap forward in the city’s urban transport infrastructure.
Mumbai Metro Line-3, the city’s first fully underground metro line, is set to redefine commuting in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region by offering faster, more efficient, and eco-friendly transport options for millions of daily commuters.
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