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‘Journalist’ Ali Sohrab spreads fake news of a South African tourist robbed of her belongings after an accident in Meerut to defame India

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‘Journalist’ Ali Sohrab spreads fake news of a South African tourist robbed of her belongings after an accident in Meerut to defame India

‘Journalist’ Ali Sohrab, who has gained notoriety for posting controversial and bigoted content on his Twitter profile, recently shared fake news about the unfortunate accident of a South African tourist in Meerut to defame India.

Sohrab took to Twitter to take potshots at Indians for robbing the belongings of the South African tourist after she met with an accident instead of helping her and taking her to the hospital for treatment.

“Carina of South Africa was going to visit Rishikesh in India, met with an accident on the way, after which the injured Carina lay on the roadside for about an hour. During this, instead of helping her, the Indians stole Carina’s shoes, ear bird and other belongings,” Sohrab tweeted in Hindi while taking a dig at the Sanskrit verse ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, which is akin to ‘A guest is a God’ and embodies the traditional Indian Hindu-Buddhist philosophy of revering guests with the same respect as a god.

According to the police, Carina, a resident of Cape Town, South Africa, had reached Delhi on Saturday evening. From here she was going to Rishikesh by cab to visit her friend. A tractor driver applied brakes to save a bike rider near the Shobhapur flyover in Kankarkheda. Due to this, the girl’s cab collided with the tractor.

Meerut Police debunks fake claims of South African tourist being deprived of her belongings after her accident

Contrary to allegations, the Meerut Police have refuted claims of a South African tourist being robbed following her accident. In an official statement, the police have categorically denied reports suggesting that the tourist was deprived of her belongings after the incident. The police further emphasized that during their conversation with the victim, she confirmed having all her possessions intact except for her AirPods, the wireless earphones she had lost.

Additionally, the police stated that the young woman’s iPhone suffered significant damage in the incident, making it challenging to track the whereabouts of the AirPods. The vehicle involved in the accident has also sustained extensive damage. Currently, a search operation is being conducted at the accident site, and witnesses present at the scene have not reported any theft or loss of belongings regarding the South African tourist.

Ali Sohrab was arrested in November 2019 for celebrating the death of Kamlesh Tiwari, who was killed by Islamists

That said, this is not the first time that Ali Sohrab has been found peddling fake news and divisive rhetoric. In November 2022, Sohrab was arrested for his hate-filled comments celebrating the death of Kamlesh Tiwari, who was hacked to death by Islamists. Ali Sohrab’s attempts to incite and spew venom against Hindus had not stopped there. He even threatened journalist Rohit Sardana and his child by saying he will pray for Sardana and his kid that someday in the future, Sardana’s kid should experience the ‘hatred’ caused due to Hindu-Muslims tensions.

Sohrab had been continuously indulging in sharing fake and inciteful posts on his social media pages. In September, following the abrogation of Article 370 by the centre, Sohrab had tried to pass off an old image of two army men cleaning a pool of blood on a road as a recent one. He shared the misleading image implying that it was taken during the ongoing situation in Kashmir.

Changes in recruitment system ended corruption and nepotism: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

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Changes in recruitment system ended corruption and nepotism: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

On Tuesday, May 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while handing out over 71,000 employment letters to new hires in the various government ministries said, “Changes and simplification brought in by the government in its system of recruitment have ended nepotism and corruption.”

Speaking at the fifth “Rozgar Mela”, PM Modi asserted that the entire system, from applying for government jobs to going through the hiring process, has gone online, eliminating many barriers, including the long-standing doubt about whether a postal application even made it to the intended location.

“In the last nine years, the government has prioritised the recruitment process by making it faster, transparent, and unbiased. The EPFO data since 2018-19 show that more than 4.5 crore people have got employment in the formal sectors,” he said.

Modi cited his talks with business giants like the CEOs of Walmart, Apple, Foxconn, and Cisco, who have voiced “unprecedented positivity” about India while discussing the future opportunities in the nation’s employment environment. He stated that young people employed in the logistics industry will benefit from this chance.

Speaking about the promotion of the “startup culture” under his administration, Modi noted that there are already over lakh startups in India, compared to a hundred roughly nine years ago. According to him, these firms have hired at least 10 lakh young people.

PM Modi also highlighted the lengthening of rural roads to 7.25 lakh km and the increase in airports under the NDA government as examples of the development gains made in the previous years.

Additionally, the government’s housing program for the poor has been crucial in creating a large number of job possibilities while constructing more than 4 crore pucca dwellings.

In the area of education, PM Modi said that there are already 700 medical colleges instead of just 400, this has improved educational possibilities for future healthcare workers.

The Rozgar Melas were organised at 45 places throughout the nation with the goal of creating 10 lakh government employees. Departments of the central government as well as states and UTs ran the recruitment drives.

The newly hired individuals, chosen from applicants across the nation, will fill a variety of roles and posts, including Gramin Dak Sevaks, Inspector of Posts, Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Junior Accounts Clerk, Track Maintainer, Assistant Section Officer, Lower Division Clerk, Sub Divisional Officer, Tax Assistants, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Inspectors, Nursing Officers, Assistant Security Officers, Fireman, Assistant Accounts officer, Assistant Audit officer, Divisional Accountant, Auditor, Constable, Head Constable, Assistant Commandant, Principal, Trained Graduate Teacher, Assistant Registrar, Assistant Professor, among others. 

West Bengal: 7 dead, several injured in an illegal firecracker factory blast at Erga, BJP demands NIA probe

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West Bengal: 7 dead, several injured in an illegal firecracker factory blast at Erga, BJP demands NIA probe

On May 16, at least seven people died, and several got injured in a blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Egra of district Medinipur, West Bengal. As per the police statement, the factory building collapsed after the explosion.

In a statement, Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee announced compensation for the deceased and injured. She said, “We are saddened by the incident. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. The case will be investigated by CID. We will give Rs 2.5 lakh each to the families of the deceased and will provide free treatment and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured.”

TMC leader Manas Ranjan Bhunia said, “Today in Purba Medinipur’s Egra, an explosion occurred at a fire crackers manufacturing unit. We sympathise with the victims and condemn the act. Our CM Mamata Banerjee has sympathised with the families of the deceased and the injured and assured the affected of all possible help.”

BJP demanded NIA probe

BJP WB MP Sukanta Majumdar wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah and sought a National Investigation Agency probe into the matter. He wrote, “According to the available information, a bomb-making factory in Khadikul village of Sahara Gram Panchayat area in Egra was involved in the tragic explosion. The blast resulted in the unfortunate loss of three lives, and four individuals sustained serious injuries. This incident has not only caused immediate casualties but has also instilled a deep sense of fear and insecurity within the local community.

The gravity of the situation is further exacerbated by reports suggesting the presence of numerous illegal firecracker manufacturing factories in the vicinity. This blast raises concerns about the safety and security of the area’s residents and the potential threat posed by such illegal activities.

It is crucial to determine whether this incident was an isolated event or part of a larger network engaged in unlawful and dangerous activities.”

Seeking the NIA probe, he wrote, “I firmly believe that a prompt and diligent investigation by the NIA will not only shed light on the circumstances leading to this tragic incident but also serve as a deterrent to future acts of violence and illegal activities in the region. The people of Egra, West Bengal, are looking up to your esteemed ministry to ensure their safety, security, and the rule of law.”

The state police have initiated a probe. Further information on the matter is awaited.

‘I will file a defamation case against them if they report’: Read why DK Shivakumar said he will file a defamation case against the media

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‘I will file a defamation case against them if they report’: Read why DK Shivakumar said he will file a defamation case against the media

As Congress deliberates on who should be the chief minister of Karnataka, party state president DK Shivakumar, one of the frontrunners for the post in the southern State on Tuesday said that he would file a defamation case against the media channels which are making false claims over his resignation. 

“If any channel is reporting that I am resigning from the post, I will file a defamation case against them…Some of them are reporting that I will resign…My mother is my party, I built this party. My high command, my MLAs, my party are there,” Karnataka Congress President told the reporters. Other claimants are also emerging as supporters of G Parameshwara staged protest and said he was ready to take up the responsibility if the party high command asked him to run the government. 

“If the high command wants, I am ready to take up the responsibility,” the former Deputy Chief Minister told reporters while demanding that a Dalit should become CM. 

Shivakumar on Tuesday arrived at the office of his brother and Congress leader DK Suresh. 

Despite Congress’ clear mandate in the Karnataka assembly polls, suspense over the chief minister continues as senior leaders DK Shivakumar, who is the Karnataka Congress’ president, and Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and leader of the opposition are in the race. 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today met party president Mallikarjun Kharge who is set to make his decision after going through the Congress central observers’ report, which was submitted yesterday. 

However, Shivakumar who had earlier cancelled his visit to the national capital on Monday evening citing health issues, arrived in Delhi today. The Congress won 135 seats in the recently held election to the 224-member Karnataka assembly. 

Earlier in the day, Shivakumar, in an exclusive interview with ANI made it clear that he would not resort to “backstabbing or blackmail” regardless of the party’s decision. 

“If the party wants they can give me the responsibility……. Ours is a united house, our number is 135. I don’t want to divide anyone here. Whether they like me or not, I am a responsible man. I will not backstab and I will not blackmail,” he said. 

“The Party is my god…We have built this party, I am a part of it and I am not alone in this,” he said before his departure from Bengaluru. 

“We have built this party (Congress), we have built this house. I am a part of it…A mother will give everything to her child,” he said. 

Asked about his expectations as the state party president, Shivakumar said,” I don’t want to comment on what has happened earlier. How it happened. That is a closed chapter we formed the government we lost the government, we lost a coalition government. Who is responsible for the victory and loss there is no use of talking about it now. Let us not sell this story… let us sell the future.” 

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

“I am sure you will continue to inspire everyone,” Ravindra Jadeja after meeting PM Modi

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“I am sure you will continue to inspire everyone,” Ravindra Jadeja after meeting PM Modi

Star Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja and his wife Rivaba Jadeja met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here at the national capital New Delhi on Tuesday.

Jadeja shared a picture with PM Modi on his Twitter handle expressing his emotions after the meeting as well as how the prime minister has been the prime example of hard work as well as dedication. “It was great meeting you @narendramodi saheb. You are a prime example of hard work and dedication for our motherland! I’m sure you will continue to inspire everyone in the best way possible,” Ravindra Jadeja wrote in his tweet.

Ravindra Jadeja has displayed sensational form for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings this season.

He claimed his 200th wicket in T20 cricket this season while wearing the shades of yellow. Jadeja accomplished this feat during his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the franchise’s home arena of MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

In 305 T20s, Jadeja has 210 wickets at an average of 29.96 and an economy rate of 7.54. His best bowling figures in the format are 5/16.

On the other hand, at the international level, he has featured in 64 T20Is for India. During that period Jadeja has taken 51 wickets at an average of 28.49 and an economy rate of 7.04. His best bowling figures for India in T20Is are 3/15.

Jadeja will be back in action for CSK against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Espionage case registered against defense journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi for leaking secrets to foreign countries for money

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Espionage case registered against defense journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi for leaking secrets to foreign countries for money

On Tuesday, May 16, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed an espionage case against a freelance defense journalist identified as Vivek Raghuvanshi and alleged that he sold sensitive information related to DRDO and future procurements of Indian armed forces to foreign countries for money.

According to the reports, the CBI is also conducting raids and searches at 12 locations in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Jaipur in this case. The officials believe that Raghuvanshi also sold information related to diplomatic and strategic talks of India with friendly nations to other countries for money.

Raghuvanshi was allegedly sharing it with intelligence agencies of foreign countries, the CBI stated amid the massive action in the said espionage case. CBI said that Raghuvanshi collected ‘sensitive’ and ‘minute’ details of DRDO and sold it for money.

Vivek Raghuvanshi is a Delhi-based freelance journalist who writes defense-related articles. As per his LinkedIn profile, he has been working as a freelance journalist for 32+ years.

Muslim men in Muzaffarnagar didn’t just assault Hindu man, they reached his house to threaten him for being friends with Muslim woman: What victim told OpIndia

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Muslim men in Muzaffarnagar didn’t just assault Hindu man, they reached his house to threaten him for being friends with Muslim woman: What victim told OpIndia

On Monday, a Hindu boy was abused and harassed by a group of Muslim men for being friends with a Muslim girl in the city of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The Muslim girl was also schooled for making friends from other communities and was harassed by snatching her hijab and asking her to reveal her face on the video.

The video of the incident went viral over social media in which the accused Muslim men could be seen issuing death threats to the Hindu boy. The accused person asked the man about his identity and threatened him for roaming with a Muslim girl. The man was also followed on his way home and was threatened by the goons sent by the accused Muslim men the following day, according to the FIR.

The Muzaffarnagar Police took cognizance of the event and filed an FIR in the case based on the complaint of the Hindu boy. The victim boy identified as Shivansh Khokar said in the complaint that the Muslim men abused him and threatened him for roaming with the Muslim girl. He said that they also followed him the other day to his colony and issued death threats.

“On May 13, I and my classmate (a Muslim girl) were going to the market to buy things for the farewell of one of our colleagues. While we were on our way, one Bolero car followed us. They crossed us and 5-6 men from the car stopped my bike on the road. They asked me about my identity and also about the girl I was with. I told them she was my classmate but then they abused me. They also schooled my friend (Muslim girl) and then left,” the complaint read.

FIR copy obtained by OpIndia

The Hindu boy, who belongs to the Jat community, further added that the accused men reached his colony the other day ie on May 14 and inquired about his hostel residence. “They came on 8-10 bikes in my colony and asked about me to some of the members around. They also issued death threats and left from the spot,” Shivansh added.

He mentioned in the complaint that he is worried about the safety and security of his life and the life of his family members. The Muzaffarnagar Police on Monday took cognizance of the incident and said, “The FIR in this case has been filed and the accused persons have been booked under the relevant sections of the law. Teams have been formed to arrest the accused. Advance legal action is being taken by the local police.”

Shivansh confirmed that he and the girl are not even friends, just classmates; recalls the name of one of the accused as Mohammad Arshad

Shivansh talked to OpIndia on May 16 and confirmed the event. He said that he and his Muslim friend whom he refused to name are students of Bachelor of Engineering at Shri Ram College and that he is a native of Badot city in Baghpat.

Shivansh had to face a ‘year back’ and so he was planning a farewell for his friends who were in the last year of college. As they planned the farewell, the woman participated in the preparations and offered to help. “She went to purchase the required event items with one of our friends named Yash. However, his vehicle got punctured and then they called me. I immediately went there to help Yash and the girl. Then Yash had to be dropped at the garage while I accompanied the girl to the market,” Shivansh said.

According to Shivansh, he and his friend were stopped by 5 Muslim men in the afternoon of May 13. “They abused me. Threatened me. They even tried harassing the woman. They removed her burqa and harassed her. It was so shameful. We are just friends, not even friends, just classmates,” he confirmed.

One of them, whose name Shivansh recalled was Mohammad Arshad. He said, “The police teams are trying to nab them. When the attackers reached my hostel, my landlord managed things out. He sent me to a safe place to keep me away from the accused Mulsim men. The landlord believed in me and has supported me in this,” he added.

As per the FIR copy, unidentified 5 to 6 accused Muslim persons have been booked under sections 147, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Further probe into the case is underway.

Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis orders FIR, SIT to probe Muslim mob trying to enter Nashik’s Trimbakeshwar temple and offering ‘chadar’ on Shivling

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Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis orders FIR, SIT to probe Muslim mob trying to enter Nashik’s Trimbakeshwar temple and offering ‘chadar’ on Shivling

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday ordered an FIR in a recent incident of a sacrilege attempt by a Muslim mob at the revered Trimbakeshwar temple at Nashik, triggering a series of riots that engulfed the city.

Keeping in view the gravity of the situation, Fadnavis also ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to thoroughly investigate the events and their aftermath.

Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, stated that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) would not only investigate the recent incident but also look into a similar occurrence last year. It was reported that during the previous incident, a group of individuals had allegedly forcibly entered the Trimbakeshwar Temple through its main entrance.

Tensions gripped the city of Nashik earlier this month after a group of individuals reportedly congregated outside the Trimbakeshwar Temple and made an apparent attempt to forcefully gain entry into the premises.

An alleged video of the incident has been doing the rounds on social media.

The Nashik Rural superintendent of police (SP) Shahaji Umap attributed the incident to a ‘misunderstanding’.

“The incident seems to have happened due to a misunderstanding as the Muslims wanted to go inside the temple premises when their procession was underway… We called the group of Muslims who said they will not henceforth attempt to enter the premises if it is not allowed,” Umap said had said.

OpIndia spoke to one of the security officials deployed inside the Trimbakeshwar temple, who confirmed the attack and said that a few members of a Muslim congregation created a ruckus on May 13 as they barged into the temple precincts, prompting action from the law enforcement officials stationed at the temple.

The hallowed Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik which has one of the 12 jyotirlingas allows Hindus to enter the ancient temple of Lord Shiva, as per a board put up outside the temple.

Nashik: Muslim mob tries to barge into Trimbakeshwar temple to offer ‘chadar’ on revered Shivling, security personnel thwart bid

Vigilant security personnel successfully thwarted an attempt by a group of individuals from the Muslim community to forcefully enter the Trimbakeshwar Mandir and place a Chadar on the revered Shivling. The incident has sparked concerns among locals, with the Brahmin Mahasabha demanding a thorough investigation by the police. It is worth noting that the Trimbakeshwar Mandir, renowned as a Jyotirlinga Mandir, holds immense significance as a revered Hindu pilgrimage centre.

Reports said individuals participating in the urs procession, who happened to be Muslims, tried to barge into the Trimbakeshwar temple premises and place a chadar on the sacred Shivling. The forceful entry bid was stopped by vigilant security personnel and the authorities managing the temple.

The occurrence led to heightened tension within the premises, but prompt intervention by both the police and the temple management helped alleviate the situation. In the wake of the incident, the Brahmin Mahasangh expressed their intention to stage protests if the police did not take appropriate action within a reasonable timeframe.

Jharkhand High Court reserves order in another defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi: Details

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Jharkhand High Court reserves order in another defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi: Details

The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday reserved the order in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. 

The arguments were concluded in the court of Justice Ambujnath. The court has also instructed both sides to file the synopsis of the arguments. The defamation case was filed by a local BJP leader after Rahul Gandhi allegedly made objectionable remarks against BJP leader Amit Shah at a Congress party gathering in Chaibasa in 2018. 

At a Congress meeting in 2018, Rahul Gandhi allegedly said, “A murder accused can become a party president only in the BJP. It’s not possible in the Congress.”

The lower court issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi in the matter. This was challenged in the High Court to quash the notice issued by the lower court. 

Advocates Piyush Chitresh and Dipankar Rai presented the case on behalf of Rahul Gandhi. 

On May 12, the court extended the ‘no coercive action’ order till May 16.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

The Rajput warrior from Jammu, Lachman Dev, who became Banda Singh Bahadur, and laid the foundation of the first Sikh empire

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The Rajput warrior from Jammu, Lachman Dev, who became Banda Singh Bahadur, and laid the foundation of the first Sikh empire

Few individuals stand out as strongly in Indian history as the fascinating and mysterious Banda Singh Bahadur. He was a warrior, a saint, and a revolutionary who built the first Sikh empire by resisting the massive Mughal regime and planting the seeds of a legacy that would endure for all time, reported Khalsa Vox.

Lachman Dev was a Rajput from the Jammu region who was born around 1670, during the turbulent Mughal era. His journey to Banda Singh Bahadur, the harbinger of Sikh sovereignty, is the remarkable story of his political and spiritual awakening. 

Lachman Dev abandoned his austere lifestyle, accepted Sikhism, and was baptised as Banda Singh Bahadur after having a chance encounter with Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, in Nanded.

Guru Gobind Singh acknowledged the potential in this newly converted Sikh and gave him the enormous responsibility of leading the Sikh community against the oppressive Mughal authority. Armed with a double-edged sword, five arrows, and the guru’s blessing, Banda Singh Bahadur set off for Punjab and started a chain of events that would alter the path of Indian history, according to Khalsa Vox.

Banda Singh Bahadur’s military prowess shined out in the Battle of Samana in 1709, where he led a rag-tag group of Sikhs against the well-equipped Mughal army.

They won while using guerilla tactics and relying solely on the strength of their conviction, taking control of the crucially important city of Samana. This battle dispelled the illusion of Mughal invincibility, which was more than simply a military success.

The next notable accomplishment was the conquest of Sirhind, the location of Guru Gobind Singh’s two younger sons’ cruel execution. For the Sikhs, the Battle of Sirhind was more than just a battle of guns; it represented a desire for justice. 

The Mughals were defeated by the Sikhs under the tenacious leadership of Banda Singh Bahadur, and Sirhind came under Sikh rule in May 1710, as per a report published in Khalsa Vox.

Banda Singh Bahadur’s legacy continues to shine, and his story is always being told and retold because it embodies the tenacity of the human spirit and the never-ending pursuit of justice. 

His life really embodied the Sikh principle of “Sarbat da Bhalla” – the well-being of all. It is a legacy that echoes down the ages, imploring us to defend the ideals of justice and equality, to combat oppression head-on, and to carry the flame of courage and conviction in our hearts.

We are left with a sense of profound admiration for Banda Singh Bahadur as we delve into the pages of history to learn about his life and times, but we are also left with a sense of purpose: to adopt his principles, to take inspiration from his indomitable spirit, and to work towards a world that echoes his vision of equality, justice, and freedom.

The life of Banda Singh Bahadur serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of the individual, the courage of conviction, and the enduring impact of a genuinely outstanding life in a time when oppression and power sometimes go hand in hand, Khalsa Vox reported.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

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