Ever since the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s powerful response under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has gone into full-blown damage control mode—not on the battlefield, but on social media. With its military bruised and global perception dented, Islamabad has ramped up a barrage of propaganda to paint a picture of success. But now, it’s resorting to outright fiction.
In its latest stunt, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir posed alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, proudly holding a framed image supposedly capturing a Pakistani military strike—part of what they’ve dubbed “Operation Bunyan”. The catch? The photo is not Pakistani at all. It’s a doctored image from a 2019 Chinese military drill, showing PHL-03 multiple rocket launchers in action.
The photo was presented during a lavish dinner hosted by Munir on May 24, just a day after he was controversially elevated to the title of Field Marshal. The event saw the who’s who of Pakistan’s power corridors—President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and military top brass—clapping along to what was essentially a staged piece of military fan fiction.
But the internet wasn’t buying it.
Netizens were quick to unmask the lie. One user mocked, “The army that can’t even take original photos of its own ops wants us to believe in its ‘victory’?”
PM gifted Asim Munir a photoshopped image from a 2019 Chinese military drill!!! Waah re Lumber one fauj! pic.twitter.com/uTTTLe7j37
Another wrote, “I don’t think they know anything about Google Image Search.”
Shehbaz Sharif Gifted Chinese Drill Pic As 'Op Bunyan' Memento To Pak Army Chief. I don't think they know anything about Google Image Search.? pic.twitter.com/DrmzFpXFKj
This isn’t a one-off. State-backed Pakistani media outlets have previously used video game clips and old war documentaries, falsely labeling them as real-time visuals from Pakistani military actions against India.
During the height of Operation Sindoor, pro-Pakistani handles even claimed Delhi Airport had been hit by a missile. That “evidence”? A clip from a gas station explosion in Aden, Yemen, back in August 2024—swiftly debunked by India’s PIB Fact Check. Pakistan Air Force spokesperson Aurangzeb Ahmed lean on English, ‘centre of gravity’ phrase precisely, to hoodwink the Pakistani public and masking the military’s utter failure to prevent airstrikes by India.
Another viral claim suggested Bathinda Airfield had been “wiped out”—yet the airfield remained fully operational, with zero damage reported.
From fake images to false flags, Pakistan’s propaganda war seems more about fooling itself than the world. And with every Photoshop fail and video game clip exposed, the credibility of Islamabad’s narrative nosedives even further.
In a rare direct attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump called him “absolutely crazy”. Trump has hit out at his Russian counterpart, accusing him of “needlessly” killing people in Ukraine. In a Truth Social post published on Sunday (25th May), Trump expressed his frustration over Putin launching missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. President Trump’s change in tone for Putin comes at a time when the American leader has continuously been boasting of working towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
“I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I’m not just talking about soldiers. Missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever,” Trump said.
The US President further insinuated that President Putin wants to annex entire Ukraine, however, it would lead to Russia’s “downfall”.
“I’ve always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!” Trump said.
President Trump also slammed Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy for “talking the way he does”, adding that it serves no purpose other than creating problems.
“Likewise, President Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop,” the US President said.
Trump being Trump, proceeded to boast about how the Russia-Ukraine war would never have erupted if he had been the US President. He also claimed that the prolonged conflict is a Putin’s, Zelenskyy’s, and Biden’s war.
“This is Zelenskyy’s, Putin’s, and Biden’s War, not “Trump’s,” I am only helping to put out the big and ugly fires, that have been started through Gross Incompetence and Hatred,” he added.
President Trump’s assertion that Russia’s fresh offensive in Ukraine and Zelenskyy’s rhetoric are counterproductive to peace efforts, comes after Russia launched a massive overnight attack involving more than 300 drones and 69 missiles against Ukrainian cities, including capital Kyiv. Reports say that around 13 people were killed in the Russian strikes. Russia is also reported to have taken control of the village of Romanivka in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.
Earlier on Sunday, Russian air defences intercepted 110 Ukrainian drones, including 13 over the Moscow and Tver regions.
Meanwhile, the US Special Envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, deemed the latest Russian attack as “a clear violation” of the 1977 Geneva Peace Protocols and called for an immediate ceasefire.
Russia’s aerial strikes against Ukraine came days after the two warring nations completed biggest prisoner swap since the beginning of the conflict. Recently, over 1000 soldiers and prisoners of war were exchanged by both sides.
Donald Trump’s statement against President Putin comes after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said that America’s silence has emboldened Putin. Zelenskyy also advocated for building strong pressure on the Russian leadership, otherwise, “Russian brutality cannot be stopped.”
“This cannot be ignored. America’s silence, and the silence of others in the world, only encourages Putin,” Zelenskyy said.
Trump has continuously been expressing frustration over President Putin’s alleged sudden change in stance towards potential ceasefire and peace between Russia and Ukraine. Earlier, while interacting with reporters at the Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey, Trump said that he failed to understand “what the hell happened to Putin”, adding that he “doesn’t like it at all”.
“I don’t like what Putin is doing. Not even a little bit,” Trump said.
After all of Trump’s boastful talks of ending Russia-Ukraine conflict, peace remains elusive
Donald Trump’s frustration over Putin, however, is not confined to mere rhetoric, rather, the US President is contemplating imposing secondary sanctions against Moscow. It is interesting to mention that just few days ago, Ukraine had said that it would ask the European Union to impose stricter sanctions against Russia, including seizing Russian assets and bringing in sanctions for some buyers of Russian oil.
This came in view of Trump’s growing pro-Russia stance recently as the US President had decided not to impose fresh sanctions against Moscow after having a telephonic conversation with President Putin. However, Trump’s more recent remarks directly accusing President Putin of taking measures counterproductive to peace efforts indicate that the US is somewhat fickle in its approach.
Earlier this month, Ukraine and the United States signed the minerals deal under which the US will gain access to the war-torn nation’s rare earth deposits, including oil and gas.
After assuming office, Trump has significantly reduced aid to Ukraine, thus compelling the war-torn country to ink a deal to secure long-term US investment.
Interestingly, the Trump administration has been pushing for a swift end to the war, possibly at the cost of some of Ukraine’s long-term strategic goals, most importantly, NATO membership. Not to forget, Ukraine’s desperate attempts at joining NATO were one of the major reasons behind the escalation of tensions with Russia. This remains a bone of contention with Russia emphasising that it cannot allow Ukraine to join NATO since this poses a direct threat to Russia’s sovereignty.
The US-Ukraine deal and Putin-Trump telephonic conversations, however, are not yielding much positive results towards securing lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine. Before the latest threat of imposing secondary sanctions, Trump had hinted at imposing sanctions against Moscow after Russia’s missile attack on Ukraine and questioned whether Putin wants to stop the war.
Interestingly, during his election campaign last year, Donald Trump had claimed that if voted to power, he would end the Russia-Ukraine conflict within 24 hours, however, it’s been nearly five months already and Trump’s efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war embarrassingly faltered.
Donald Trump changing his seemingly pro-Putin stance, which Ukraine earlier called “appeasement”, is not surprising as the American President has already backtracked from his statement in which he committed to bringing the Ukraine-Russia war, ongoing for the last three years, to an end.
Both Russia and Ukraine have been accusing each other of delaying peace talks and resolution of disputes. This is when both countries talk about being interested in ending the conflict while continuously launching drone and missile strikes against each other. On 16th May, Russia and Ukraine started direct peace talks in Istanbul and agreed on exchange of 1000 prisoners each. The two nations had also agreed to start drafting a document outlining the conditions for a potential ceasefire.
Recently, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that second round of talks with Ukraine will take place soon. While prisoners swap, agreed upon in the first round of talks, has been completed, ceasefire remains a distant dream. While Russia remains adamant about making Ukraine relinquish its NATO dream, and halting of Western military aid to Ukraine, Kyiv deems this unacceptable. These core differences have rendered all the months of diplomatic efforts futile.
Interestingly, Donald Trump has been trying hard to position himself as a global peacemaker. It was seen during the recent India-Pakistan standoff, wherein India inflicted humiliating damages against Pakistani terror camps and military establishments, how Trump repeatedly claimed to have ‘settled’ Indo-Pak conflict through trade. Although a laughable claim, even if believed for argument’s sake, the question arises as to why has his “trade” ties offers for both Russia and Ukraine have failed to ‘settle’ the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv?
Interestingly, Trump has gone from being reluctant to impose fresh sanctions against Russia, being friendly with President Putin and rebuking President Zelenskyy, to calling the Russian leader “crazy” and contemplating imposition of secondary sanctions against Russia. So far, the prisoner swap has been the only positive outcome of Russia-Ukraine peace talks, the United States has secured a lucrative minerals deal with Ukraine, while people on the Russian and Ukrainian sides continue to die.
On 24th May, the Supreme Court of India urged the Centre to consider decriminalising consensual adolescent relationships under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The remarks of the apex court have sparked alarm among child rights activists and social observers. The court has also asked the government to frame a national policy on sexual and reproductive health education.
Minors cannot choose their government, they don't even have the right to vote. Are we expecting them to choose their sexual partners wisely? Be careful, this could legitimize Nikah and other forms of child marriage with minor girls.
— प्रियंक कानूनगो Priyank Kanoongo (@KanoongoPriyank) May 25, 2025
While this may be framed as empathy by the judiciary, former chief of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Priyank Kanoongo, warned that such a step could open a dangerous floodgate. In a post on X, he wrote, “Minors cannot choose their government, they don’t even have the right to vote. Are we expecting them to choose their sexual partners wisely? Be careful, this could legitimise Nikah and other forms of child marriage with minor girls.”
The judicial observation that could be misused
The Supreme Court made the observations while hearing the plea of a woman whose husband was sentenced to 20 years under POCSO for having a relationship with her when she was 14. The Court appointed senior lawyers Madhavi Divan and Liz Mathew as amici curiae, who recommended a more empathetic approach towards adolescent consensual relationships. The court then issued notice to the Centre, suggesting the formation of an expert committee to look into the matter.
Notably, several High Courts, including those in Madras and Delhi, have already leaned towards a more “nuanced” interpretation. In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court quashed a case against a boy and held that love among adolescents should not be punished. On the other hand, a few years ago, the Madras High Court had said that adolescent relationships should be viewed with understanding, not from an adult’s lens.
But this is India, not Scandinavia
The issue here is that the courts are possibly viewing the situation from a Western viewpoint. What may work as a model in Western liberal societies can have devastating consequences in India. Notably, India is already reeling under challenges like forced child marriages, Nikah involving minor girls, rampant trafficking under the guise of marriage, and systematic religious conversions under grooming tactics. Decriminalising adolescent sex may end up becoming a legal loophole for all these, and many other forms of abuse.
The POCSO Act is not meant to police love. However, it is also not meant to allow grown men to exploit legal grey zones by marrying or entering into relationships with underage girls under the guise of “adolescent love”. There is no way one can ignore how the Nikah route is often used to avoid POCSO charges. Not to forget, not long ago, in June 2022, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had justified child marriage using Shariah and held that a Muslim woman of 16 years old was eligible for Nikah. Will this judicial leniency not embolden traffickers and manipulators who are already gaming the system?
The slippery slope ahead
It is not a matter of legal language alone. It is a socio-cultural landmine. Once the law starts accommodating “consensual” relationships involving 14 or 15-year-olds, the line between love and exploitation will blur even further. Who is going to verify the consent? At what age does a girl from a poor and marginalised background have the agency to refuse coercion disguised as love?
Child marriage is very much a serious issue in India. Every year, there are thousands, if not lakhs, of child marriages happening in the country. The moment adolescent sexual activity is normalised under the law, religious bodies, khap panchayats, and trafficking rings could push vulnerable girls into marriages or exploitative situations, all legally shielded.
What is needed – balance, not blanket decriminalisation
It is a fact that in some cases, POCSO is misused and it deserves attention. However, legal reform must be surgical, not sweeping. There should be age-gap thresholds, better counselling mechanisms, parental mediation, and strong safeguards must accompany any change.
If such safeguards are not in place, the so-called “noble intention of protecting young love” will become a disaster for society and the safety of young girls. It will be hijacked by those who have a history of preying on the young and voiceless.
No matter how strong the lines the court or lawmakers write about “empathy”, the fact remains that minors cannot vote, cannot drive, and there is a good reason for it. Are we going to assume now that they are fit to give sexual consent?
The judiciary may mean well, but from a Western world’s perspective. For a country like India, such judgments, if not accompanied by caution and cultural context, will not protect love. They will legitimise abuse.
On 26th May, police personnel attempted to apprehend a wanted criminal Qadir, however, they were attacked with stones and gunfire by a mob, in Ghaziabad of Uttar Pradesh. During the incident, a constable was killed by gunfire. He was identified as Saurabh Deswal and he had recently joined the police force.
The Crime Branch of Noida- Phase III Police Station conducted a raid in Nahal village, Masuri, Ghaziabad, to apprehend Qadir, successfully arresting him. However, when the police began to take him away, some of his family members and associates, who were hiding near the field, started to throw stones at the police. This was followed by indiscriminate gunfire. Other police personnel saved themselves by running in different directions but Saurabh tragically lost his life.
The victim was posted at the Phase-3 police station in Gautam Buddh Nagar. He sustained a gunshot wound to the head. The police immediately took him to Yashoda Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. According to reports, many cops were also injured in this attack. The others managed to save their lives by fleeing the scene.
ब्रेकिंग न्यूज़:
गाजियाबाद में हिस्ट्रीशीटर कादिर उर्फ मंटा को पकड़कर ले जा रही नोएडा पुलिस टीम पर बदमाशों का हमला। सिपाही सौरभ के सिर में गोली लगने से मौत। फायरिंग के बाद बदमाश अपने साथी को छुड़ाकर फरार हो गए। सौरभ शामली के रहने वाले थे और 2016 बैच के थे।@noidapolice… pic.twitter.com/GlLJKZSQS5
— BT News |Bharatiya Talk| (@BharatiyaTalk) May 26, 2025
After obtaining information about the incident, a large number of police officers arrived at the location where Qadir was attempting to escape but he was captured by them. According to other reports, he was able to escape during the violent altercation. An FIR (First Information Report) has been initiated in the matter after a complaint from a sub-inspector in Noida.
The authorities indicated that other accused will be nabbed soon and severe action will be taken against them. History-sheeter Qadir has reportedly more than 24 cases filed against him at just 23 years of age.
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to invest ₹6,124 crore to build ring roads, bypasses and flyovers throughout the state in an important move to increase road connectivity and reduce traffic congestion. A government spokesperson informed, “With the goal of transforming Uttar Pradesh into ‘Uttam Pradesh’, the state government is advancing infrastructure on a large-scale to expand the network of expressways.”
“The plan is to create a gridlock layout to integrate important national highways with expressways, as well as major state highways and roads, to reduce commute time across the state,” the person added.
₹6,124 crore approved for 62 road projects to cut commute times, ease congestion, and strengthen UP’s logistics network. Urban centres and high-density areas prioritised. pic.twitter.com/yWYNqubB1W
An official stated, “Integrating the existing road network through ring roads, flyovers and underpasses is being planned simultaneously to resolve the long-standing issues of traffic jams and congestion within key cities and urban centres.”
The public works department has created a thorough plan outlining the growth of road connectivity for the fiscal year 2025-2026 in response to instructions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A total of 62 projects have been selected for immediate implementation under the framework.
The road map specified that while implementing civil infrastructure projects, areas with dense populations and high vehicle traffic shall be assigned priority. It will exclude municipalities and councils that are already connected to national routes.
The initiative is designed to enhance connectivity infrastructure while also optimizing traffic management. This would provide safer and more comfortable travel for the urban population who commute in major cities like Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur and Ghaziabad, among others. Additionally, multiple industrial parks are under progress at various locations throughout the state to promote manufacturing.
Future logistics, warehousing and freight movement industries will also be essential to bolstering the state’s economy and achieving the USD 1 trillion goal, according to an official. The Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (UPPWD)-prepared blueprint mentioned that cities with a population of one to ten lakh will be prioritised.
A detailed study conducted by Bundelkhand University has reaffirmed that the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched under the Har Ghar Jal initiative, has brought in a quiet revolution in rural Bundelkhand. The study was conducted across 70 villages in seven districts. It paints a vivid picture of how piped drinking water has brought transformative changes in health, education, livelihoods, social structure and rural development.
A recent study by Bundelkhand University underscores how the Jal Jeevan Mission has transformed rural life across 70 villages, improving health, education, and livelihoods.@jaljeevan_pic.twitter.com/7wrUnRxc8s
The Department of Social Work conducted the study at the request of the State Water and Sanitation Mission. The findings are based on field surveys, community interviews and on-ground observations, as noted by the report in Times of India. The study captured both quantitative outcomes and human stories of change.
Scope of the study and district-wise reach
The study was conducted over a period of two and a half months. A team comprising four faculty members and researchers covered ten villages each from Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Jhansi, Jalaun, Mahoba and Lalitpur. The team was led by Associate Professor Dr Yatindra Mishra. The study involved interactions with women, youth, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, schoolteachers, students and other key stakeholders.
Dr Yatindra Mishra remarked, “The Har Ghar Jal initiative has done more than provide water. It has restored dignity, health and stability to people who were living under chronic water stress. But we must now transition from access to responsibility, making conservation and sustainability central to the next phase of rural progress.”
The villages surveyed include Narayanpur, Jakhni, Garauli Shukla in Banda; Deundha, Nonmai, Barhat in Chitrakoot; Pachkhura, Dharkpur, Jariya Teela in Hamirpur; Baijpur, Ghatkotra, Chirkna in Jhansi; Hatheri, Raipura, Girthan in Jalaun; Bari, Kashipura, Dhanawan in Mahoba and Rampur, Gugkhara, Thanrawa in Lalitpur.
Health outcomes improve across the board
The study revealed that the availability of safe and clean drinking water significantly enhanced public health. Households reported a sharp decline in water-borne illnesses including diarrhoea, typhoid and stomach infections. Digestive health improved and people experienced relief from ailments such as neck and back pain caused by lifting and carrying heavy water pots.
A notable difference was seen in the health of pregnant and lactating mothers. The maternal mortality rate saw a substantial decline and the nutritional status of women improved. Over 95 percent of respondents reported saving on medical expenses. Earlier, contaminated water had led to bone weakening and chronic illnesses, particularly among the elderly. These health issues have now reduced significantly, which has contributed to the overall well-being of the households.
Education and school hygiene see significant gains
All surveyed schools have been fully integrated with the Jal Jeevan Mission. Functional water storage systems and clean toilets have directly contributed to higher school enrolment, particularly among girls. The study highlighted a reduction in dropout rates as young girls now feel safe and dignified in school environments.
Both teachers and students reported improvements in hygiene, availability of drinking water during school hours and better attendance. As the young girls are no longer burdened with the job of fetching water, families are now more inclined to send them to school.
Rural economy witnesses uplift, women lead the charge
As water is now available at the doorstep, women who earlier spent hours daily getting water are now participating in an array of jobs including agriculture, animal husbandry, tailoring, poultry and other income-generating activities. These engagements have increased household incomes and empowered women in decision-making within their families.
The construction of toilets and provision of water inside homes enhanced the safety, dignity and health of women and adolescent girls. In many cases, women were able to take up jobs as water attendants, sanitation helpers and field motivators under the scheme, which further improved their household income.
Social discrimination on the decline
The study documented a notable reduction in caste-based discrimination. Earlier, access to common water sources often served as a flashpoint for social tension. With every household having its own supply, this dynamic has dramatically shifted. Communal relations have improved, cooperation has increased and a sense of collective ownership over shared resources is establishing its roots among the villagers.
Around 93 percent of respondents acknowledged a drop in dowry cases and early marriages. Villagers credited this to an improved social environment, better education and a rising sense of dignity linked to water availability and sanitation.
Youth stay back to build instead of migrate
Interestingly, rural youth, who traditionally saw migration to urban centres for work as a great opportunity to have a sustainable life, are now increasingly staying in their villages. The study reports that 92 percent of youth prefer to remain in the village due to emerging self-employment avenues. These include farming, dairy, mobile repair, retail shops, fish farming and poultry.
The availability of water has made previously fallow land cultivable. MGNREGA demand has also surged, with more localised livelihood options gaining traction. The shift reflects a broader change in how rural youth perceive opportunity and stability.
Bundelkhand University’s recommendations for long-term impact
While the gains are significant, the study also highlighted areas that required focus to ensure long-term success. Bundelkhand University has recommended raising awareness about the value of water and actively discouraging wastage. It has called for promoting household-level water budgeting through trained volunteers and local campaigns.
Furthermore, the University has stressed the importance of training “Jal Sahelis” before deployment so that they can effectively educate others. The University has urged promoting collaborations with NGOs and Panchayats to introduce water conservation techniques at the grassroots level. Additionally, the University has advised sensitising school staff and caretakers to manage water storage efficiently and prevent misuse.
Thankfully, it is the era of social media! Thankfully, Bihar has moved far ahead of the era of jungle raj! Else, the plan to bury Tej Pratap Yadav’s ‘love story’ with claims of hacking and AI would have succeeded. Netizens forced Lalu Prasad Yadav and RJD into action by flooding Tej Pratap Yadav and Anushka’s pictures/videos.
The question is not how these pictures/videos got leaked? Who did it or Why? The question is why Aishwarya Rai’s life was turned into a spectacle despite knowing everything? To suppress this question, Lalu Yadav has announced expulsion of Tej Pratap Yadav from the family and the party in the name of ‘morality’ and ‘family values’.
निजी जीवन में नैतिक मूल्यों की अवहेलना करना हमारे सामाजिक न्याय के लिए सामूहिक संघर्ष को कमज़ोर करता है। ज्येष्ठ पुत्र की गतिविधि, लोक आचरण तथा गैर जिम्मेदाराना व्यवहार हमारे पारिवारिक मूल्यों और संस्कारों के अनुरूप नहीं है। अतएव उपरोक्त परिस्थितियों के चलते उसे पार्टी और परिवार…
It is possible that this eviction will end as soon as the assembly elections in Bihar, to be held later this year, are over. But Lalu Yadav’s hypocrisy is also exposed by the fact that with the same morality and family values, that he is citing while rejecting Anushka Yadav of his own caste, he has accepted Christian woman Rachel Godinho (Rajshree) as the wife of his younger son Tejaswi Yadav. Then what morality, what family values came in the way of him publicly accepting Anushka Yadav of his own caste as the wife of his elder son?
Accepting this relationship would have strengthened his so-called morality and family values as well as the caste voter base of RJD. Even if this had not happened, everyone knows that politically Tej Pratap Yadav is neither seen as Lalu Yadav’s successor, nor does he have that kind of political influence. He tried to drive the party on some occasions, but still could not establish himself as a leader either in the party or in the eyes of the public. Surprisingly, even when these senior RJD leaders were publicly insulted by Tej Pratap Yadav, there was no threat to Lalu Yadav’s morality and family values.
This morality and family values of Lalu Yadav did not awaken even when Chanda Babu’s sons were attacked with acid. He kept sending that person to the Parliament. The morality did not awaken even when children of Biharis were kidnapped to nourish the kidnapping industry during Jungle Raj. It did not awaken even when furniture and cars were forcibly taken away from a showroom for a wedding and businessmen left Bihar. It did not awaken even when massacres were carried out by pitting one caste against another and hundreds of children became orphans.
?Video of Tej Pratap marrying Anushka Yadav leaked in Media.
Tej Pratap Yadav's divorce case is already ongoing.
Then why and how did the family values and morality of convicted Lalu Yadav suddenly awaken due to his son’s love? When you search for answers to these questions, you come to know that the morality and family values of Lalu Yadav is standing on the foundations of lies and deceit n being cleared in family politics. The values of their father, that everyone from Tejashwi Yadav to Rohini Acharya are talking about, seem to be nothing more than happiness at getting a thorn being removed from their family’s politics.
Everyone knows that there is a lot of pressure on Lalu Yadav to establish not only his sons, but also his daughters in politics. After Misa Bharti, now Rohini Acharya wants a share in the inheritance. Chanda Yadav, Ragini Yadav, Hema Yadav, Anushka Rao and Raj Laxmi Yadav are also standing in line to get their share. To set up everyone, power is needed, the power of Bihar.
In such a situation, the way Tej Pratap Yadav’s love story became public, the way the fact came to light that he has been in a relationship with Anushka Yadav for 12 years, it also brought into discussion the treatment of Tej Pratap’s wife Aishwarya Rai by Lalu family. Tej Pratap had married Aishwarya Rai, a daughter of Bihar from the same caste, on 12th May 2018.
तेजप्रताप भाई! यह कितनी हास्यास्पद और आश्चर्य की बात है। एक तरफ ऐश्वर्या राय को मूर्ख बनाया, दूसरी तरफ अनुष्का यादव को मूर्ख बना रहे हो। सच कहने का साहस होना चाहिए और झूठ बोलकर दूसरों को बरगलाना नहीं चाहिए। इन लड़कियों को या यादव समाज को, किसको बेवकूफ बना रहे हो भाई।
Neither is it a crime to love someone, nor is it unusual for a husband and wife to separate after their relationship turns sour. That is why after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, when Aishwarya Rai was thrown out of her in-laws’ house in disgrace, the people of Bihar considered it to be Lalu Yadav’s family matter and moved on. But today the truth of his 12-year-old relationship with Anushka has come to light, and it has revealed that in reality, Lalu Yadav’s family value is to make anyone’s daughter’s life a spectacle for his politics.
Today, anticipating political loss, Lalu Yadav has expelled Tej Pratap Yadav, because this episode has exposed the RJD and the Lalu family, who are dreaming of returning to power in Bihar by talking about ‘mai-behin’ (mother-sister). Lalu does not want the ‘mai-behin’ of Bihar to talk about justice for Aishwarya in this election season. But Lalu Yadav and his family should know that this is Bihar, whose morality and family values are not as bad as theirs. Now it is their destiny to be buried under the burden of these questions.
“Leave him, he is just a child. Don’t know what has happened to him. Even Allah forgives once. If you don’t leave him, will the government at least provide him with food and clothes?”
An elderly Muslim woman from Kairana said this to OpIndia about ISI spy Nauman Ilahi. Ilahi’s house is in Begumpura area of Kairana. We met the elderly woman outside Ilahi’s locked house.
Kairana is a place in Uttar Pradesh which makes the headlines apparently only for the wrong reasons. Now, the arrest of Nauman Ilahi from Panipat in Haryana has brought it back in the news. In 2014, this place hit the headlines for the murder of Hindu traders, and in 2016 for the exodus of Hindus. After the formation of BJP government under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath in the state, the local situation changed and many Hindus who had left Kairana returned to their homes.
To find out the truth about Nauman Ilahi, OpIndia’s reporter went to Kairana, about 125 km from Delhi. After asking around, we managed to reach Nauman Ilahi’s house in Begumpura in Kairana.
I can’t come out, parda hai : Nauman Ilahi’s neighbour
The door of Nauman Ilahi’s house, located in a narrow lane with mixed population, was locked. We knocked on the door of his neighbours. A woman, who did not reveal her name, said from inside the house (concealing her identity), “All their actions are wrong. They run away with people’s money. We have nothing to do with these people. They have not lived here for many years.” When requested to come out and talk, the woman said, “I cannot come out. There is a parda. I will not tell my name. Kill him (Nauman) or put him in jail.”
There is silence in Nauman Ilahi’s street, no one is ready to reveal their identity
There was silence in the street where Nauman Ilahi’s house is located. People were avoiding talking. They were not even revealing their identity. One such woman, without revealing her name, said, “Nauman’s house has been locked for almost 2 years. His brothers work as labourers and his sisters are married. When Nauman lived here, he was fine, but after he left this place, I don’t know what happened.” Meanwhile, other women were peeping from their windows. However, as soon as the camera was in front of them, they moved inside the house. Meanwhile, a young man said, “Kairana has become infamous because of Nauman. Whatever he has done is wrong.”
The elderly woman wants forgiveness for Nauman Ilahi
An old woman standing near Nauman’s house said, “He was good when he lived here. Now I don’t know. He will pay for what he has done. He must have gone to Pakistan once or twice. He has relatives there.” This woman also said that her relatives also live in Pakistan, but she never went there because she could not get a passport. This old woman talked about forgiving Nauman Ilahi, which we have mentioned in the beginning of our report. She also told that after Nauman’s arrest, the number of people coming to this street has increased. Meanwhile, a boy in the house opposite Nauman’s house said, “Whenever he (Nauman Ilahi) came here, he used to stay alone in the house and then lock it and go away.”
The Imam of the mosque where he used to offer Namaz said he doesn’t know Nauman Ilahi
We also tried to talk to the Imam of the mosque across the street where Nauman Ilahi used to go to offer namaz. However, the Imam of the mosque refused to come in front of the camera. Imam Shahzad said, “I don’t know him. He has done something wrong. He should be punished.”
Danish, who offers namaz at the same mosque, said, “Nauman has brought disrepute to the city. Earlier (when he lived in Kairana) he would often come to the mosque for namaz. I have seen him. Now he lives with his sister in Panipat. His father also used to make fake passports. He has betrayed the country. He should be hanged.” An old man sitting there said, “I don’t know him. But he should definitely be punished for his deeds.”
Kairana Vyapar Mandal President Pradeep Goyal said that during the SP government, Kairana was known as ‘Mini Pakistan’. The image improved after the Yogi government, but Nauman’s arrest has again tarnished Kairana’s image.
Nauman Ilahi’s sister got furious upon seeing us
Nauman Ilahi has been arrested from Panipat. He lived at his sister’s house in Mohan Nagar, Sector-29. Nauman Ilahi’s relatives got angry seeing us with the camera. Nauman’s sister Zeenat, sitting on the floor of an old house of about 75-80 yards, said, “How dare you enter the house? Who did you ask before entering the house? We don’t want to talk to anyone. Turn off your camera.”
When we tried to talk to Nauman’s brother-in-law Irfan, he said that they are fed up with the media. The media asks something and shows something else. We don’t want to talk to anyone. He said, “Now we have no relation with Nauman. He has destroyed our respect earned in 35 years.”
It is worth mentioning that Nauman is the youngest among 3 sisters and 3 brothers. He is not married. His brother-in-law Irfan runs a car wash center in Panipat and also does bike lamination and wood work.
Eats in India, works for Pakistan
A woman who runs a shop on the street where Nauman’s sister lives told OpIndia, “He would come to the shop sometimes to buy a bundle of bidis. We never suspected that he does something like this. If he is guilty, the law should punish him.”
Another girl from the neighbourhood said that if they had known, they would have informed the police about Nauman Ilahi and got him arrested. She said, “Such a man should be shot. He is eating in India and working for Pakistan.”
Despite opposition from workers, political parties and even the army, the interim government in Bangladesh intends to go ahead with handing over the operations of a new mooring container terminal at Chittagong port to a foreign company. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said that handing over operations of the terminal does not mean govt is handing over the port itself.
The press secretary said the government wants the world’s largest companies to manage and invest in the Chittagong port. He said, “We want them to invest in the terminals and take on management responsibilities. We have already received assurances from foreign investors—they have pledged to invest $3 billion.”
He added that enhancing the capacity of Chittagong port can have a multiplier effect on Bangladesh’s economy, adding that this will help in realising the chief advisor’s dream of making Bangladesh a manufacturing hub.
Notably, Dubai based DP World is in talks with the interim govt led by Md Yunus to run the New Mooring Container Terminal in Chattogram. The company claims that its investment will reduce congestion at Chittagong Port, lower carbon emissions, and significantly boost the efficiency of the main port of the country.
“This is a land of opportunities. Come to Bangladesh, and let’s make this happen,” Chief Adviser Yunus told the company.
However, almost all political parties are against the move, who say that as the new terminal is already built, there is no scope for more investment there, and there is no reason to handover a profitable terminal to a foreign company. Earlier this month, the 12-party alliance said that under no circumstances should the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) be handed over, nor should the Chattogram Port be leased to foreign entities.
The 950-metre-long NCT of the port has five jetties — four for ocean-going vessels and one for smaller ships on inland routes. At present, local firm Saif Powertec Ltd has been running four jetties.
Not just political parties, even army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman opposed the move, saying that only an elected government can take such a major decision.
The Chattogram Port unit of the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal staged a sit-in in Chattogram today, protesting against the govt plan to bring in the foreign operator. The protesters held placards with slogans such as “Cancel the NCT privatisation decision”, “We don’t want tenants to run the port”, and “Local operators are enough, not foreigners”.
On the other hand, container movement have come to a complete halt at the port due to a strike by the Chattogram Custom House operators. As per reports, over 41,000 containers on around 17 vessels were stuck at the port, which could not be unloaded and handed over to importers due to the strike. However, this strike has been called for a different, opposing the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Ordinance brought by the interim govt.
The ordinance proposes to split the NBR into two bodies, one for tax policy and the other for revenue collection. NBR officers, which includes the customs house officers, are protesting against this move.
Over 20 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers from various states gathered in New Delhi on Sunday for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers’ conclave, held under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting concluded with the adoption of two key resolutions, one lauding the armed forces for Operation Sindoor and another supporting the caste census initiative.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that two resolutions were passed in the NDA Chief Minister’s Conclave on Sunday.
“Two resolutions were passed in the meeting, first on the success of Operation Sindoor and second on the caste census,” Pawan Kalyan told the media after he left the meeting.
After the NDA CMs and Dy CMs meeting, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde also spoke to the reporters and said, “Two resolutions were passed, first on Operation Sindoor and second on caste census. Everyone thanked and congratulated our armed forces and Prime Minister Modi for the success of Operation Sindoor. Many administrative reforms have been brought in Maharashtra, and Prime Minister Modi also appreciated it.”
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also spoke to ANI about the meeting and said, “PM Narendra Modi and the armed forces were congratulated for Operation Sindoor. We also discussed the caste census, which is a part of the BJP’s Constitution.”
Meanwhile, over 20 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers from various states gathered in New Delhi on Sunday for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers’ conclave, held under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda addressed a press conference after the conclusion of the meeting and stated that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, was highly praised by multiple leaders, with the bravery of the armed forces being highly appreciated.
“Today, our National Democratic Alliance’s CM conclave was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Our 20 CMs and 18 Deputy CMs were present at this meeting. Two resolutions were passed. The first resolution was on Operation Sindoor, which was carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, and the work of our army was highly praised, and the bravery shown by the army was highly appreciated,” JP Nadda said during the press conference.
The resolution on caste census was also passed in the conclave, with the leaders praising the decision of PM Modi to conduct the caste enumeration exercise, while also affirming that this was not done due to “caste politics” but to ensure that the deprived, oppressed, and exploited are brought to the mainstream.
“Today, a resolution was also passed in the meeting on the caste census. And everyone has given their consent to this, as well as praised this decision of (PM) Modi and congratulated him. We have made it clear that we do not do caste politics, but want to bring the deprived, oppressed, and exploited, who have been left out, into the mainstream. This is the need of the society,” Nadda added.
The leaders also discussed the Chhattisgarh government’s development model and innovative initiatives.
A presentation made by CM Vishnu Deo Sai on the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum captivated the attention of the Prime Minister and other participating Chief Ministers in the NDA conclave meeting. Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao also attended the conclave.
The day-long NDA CMs and Dy CMs conclave, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was a brainstorming session on good governance issues.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among the senior leaders present at the conclave, which served as a platform for discussing good governance practices and innovative state-level initiatives.
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