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AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi attacks and injures 2 persons with a brick for complaining about sewer problem, booked for assault

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AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi attacks and injures 2 persons with a brick for complaining about sewer problem, booked for assault

AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi from the Model Town constituency has been booked for physical assault by the Delhi Police after he reportedly attacked and injured two persons when they tried to complain about the sewer problem in their area.

As per reports, on the afternoon of July 6, AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathy visited the Ashok Vihar area in Delhi to attend an event. A person named Guddu Halwai complained to the police that he was handling the catering of the event near the Jailor Wala Baag area. During the event, the caterer met the MLA and tried to bring his attention to the sewer problem in their area. However, the AAP MLA got furious and an argument ensued between the two. The furious AAP MLA then started physically assaulting the caterer and attacked his head with a brick.

Republic TV shared the visuals of the injured person who was bleeding from his head after being hit by a brick by the MLA.

Local persons told the media that it was unacceptable behaviour from the MLA. they asked who are the people supposed to complain to if they have a sewer problem in the area. They stated that CM Kejriwal promises that the Delhi government is to serve the people but here the AAP MLAs are attacking a common man for sharing civic problems in his area.

Mukesh Babu, a relative of Guddu who was also present at the event reportedly came to pacify the fight but he was attacked by the MLA too. Upon information, the police finally reached there and started investigating the incident. The AAP MLA has been booked under sections 323 and 341 for attacking the two persons.

Local people who were present have complained to the police that the AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi had lost his cool and started behaving aggressively when he heard the complaints about the faulty drainage system in the area. The victim who was injured by the MLA has been admitted to a hospital in Jahangirpuri.

In 2021, a Delhi court convicted AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi in a 2013 case of unlawful assembly and obstructing public servants from doing their duty.

‘Modi hai to mumkin hai’: Watch the people of Kutch celebrating the arrival of Narmada waters, after years of ‘andolanjivis’ hindering progress

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‘Modi hai to mumkin hai’: Watch the people of Kutch celebrating the arrival of Narmada waters, after years of ‘andolanjivis’ hindering progress

On July 6, the floodwaters of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) finally reached Mod Kuba, the village that marks the tail-end of Kutch Branch Canal (KBC). As the water approached the village, hundreds of people lined up and cheered with happiness.

The people of Mod Kuba have waited for decades for the water to reach their village. Notably, several ‘andolanjivis’, including Medha Patkar, had made it difficult for the state government to complete the project. It was only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge at the centre that the blockades in the Sardar Sarovar Dam project were cleared.

‘Modi hai to mumkin hai’

Videos of farmers emerged on social media in which they were cheering as the water reached the villages. In one of the videos, a farmer, with a huge smile on his face, was seen sitting calmly on the side of the canal, watching the water as it finally reached his village. Praising Prime Minister Modi for his exemplary work and efforts that he made to complete this project, he said, “Modi hai to mumkin hai,” which means “If Modi is here, it is possible”.

As the waters reached its tail-end, Narmada waters reached 750 KM from Narmada Dam, which marks the longest distance in a man-made canal. SSNNL Chairman JP Gupta was quoted by the Indian Express saying, “All the civil work and engineering work of the 350-kilometre KBC is complete, and we have been testing the canal since the last week by releasing water into it. The water is expected to reach Mod Kuba, the tail end of the KBC, in the early hours of Thursday.”

Notably, the areas in Saurashtra and north Gujarat have already received Narmada waters via Saurashtra Branch Canal and sub-branch canals network along with the canal network in north Gujarat. Gupta further added, “There were many challenges in completing this canal. There is a fall as the canal offtakes and enters the Rann of Kutch. Then, we have to lift water again to channel it further. In fact, a section of the KBC is 16 metres above the ground level, which is as high as a six-storey building.”

SSNL executive engineer for the KBC Vraj Pandya informed that three pumping stations had been set up at different locals in the KBC to lift water 56 metres so that it reached the tail-end.

Notably, there is a 60,000 KM long network of canals in this project. Not only the technical and engineering challenges, but the project also faced some issues of land acquisition and compensation that were overcome in recent years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 214 KM section of KBC in 2017 and released water into the Tappar Dam near Anjar. There was a 24 KM gap between the rest of the project due to land acquisition issues that were later cleared in 2021.

From Mod Kuba, the Narmada waters will escape into the Mod Kuba river.

Mewat man offers Rs 2 crores for slitting Nupur Sharma’s tongue after Supreme Court judges called it ‘loose’

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Mewat man offers Rs 2 crores for slitting Nupur Sharma’s tongue after Supreme Court judges called it ‘loose’

There is no end to threats and bounties for former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her comments on Prophet Mohammad more than a month ago. In latest such incident, an Islamist in Mewat has declared that he will give Rs 2 crores to the one who slits Nupur Sharma’s tongue. This incident took place days after the Supreme Court judges said that Nupur Sharma’s ‘loose’ tongue is responsible for the communal disharmony in the country and Kanhaiya Lal’s beheading by Islamists in Udaipur.

In the video that went viral on July 6, an Islamist in Mewat is seen talking to some journalist. The Islamist said in this video, “I am giving this on behalf of the whole Mewat. If somebody slits Nupur Sharma’s tongue and brings it to me, the offer is Rs. 2 crores for the one who does so. Rs 2 crores. I will give it on behalf of the whole Mewat. And if you slit her tongue, you journalist, I will give you Rs. 2 crores. You get this offer.”

Police have said that they are aware of the video and they are looking into the matter. Nuh Superintendent of Police Varun Singla said, “The matter has just reached us. We are investigating to identify the accused. We appeal to people to not spread such videos and communal content.”

It is notable that these comments by the Islamist seen in the video have come after the Supreme Court, on July 1, blamed former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for the brutal Udaipur murder and has stated that her ‘loose tongue’ has set the entire country on fire and she should apologize to the whole country.

Nupur Sharma had moved the SC seeking the transfer of all the FIRs registered against her, across several states to Delhi for further investigation. Sharma, in her application, stated that she is facing constant life threats.

The apex court, surprisingly, had placed all the blame on Nupur Sharma and her ‘loose tongue’ over the remarks on Prophet Muhammad that were deemed as ‘blasphemy’ by Islamists. The SC has lambasted Sharma saying that it was her and her ‘loose tongue’ that has set the entire country on fire and she should apologize to the whole country.

This is not the first bounty on Nupur Sharma’s ‘offensive’ tongue. Earlier in June, Bhim Sena Chief Nawab Satpal Tanwar had announced Rs 1 crore reward for Whoever brings the tongue of Nupur Sharma. he had also said that he would make her do ‘Mujra’ in front of him before punishing her for the remarks, and said that she deserves to be hanged. Later Tanwar was arrested for the threats.

P.T. Usha, Ilaiyaraaja, V. Vijayendra Prasad, and Veerendra Heggade nominated to Rajya Sabha

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P.T. Usha, Ilaiyaraaja, V. Vijayendra Prasad, and Veerendra Heggade nominated to Rajya Sabha

The central government on Wednesday announced the nominations of four members to the upper house of the parliament. Former Olympic track and field athlete P.T. Usha, music legend Ilayaraaja, noted screenwriter Viswa Vijayendra Prasad, and eminent philanthropist Veerendra Heggade were nominated to Rajya Sabha.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate the dignitaries for being nominated to the upper house of the parliament.

“The remarkable PT Usha Ji is an inspiration for every Indian. Her accomplishments in sports are widely known but equally commendable is her work to mentor budding athletes over the last several years. Congratulations to her on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha. @PTUshaOfficial,” PM Modi tweeted.

Lavishing praises on the musical wizard Ilaiyaraaja, PM Modi said that his oeuvre of work had enthralled people across generations and it beautifully reflected several emotions. PM Modi also recounted his modest beginnings—rising from a humble background to becoming a legend in the field of music.

For Viswa Vijayendra Prasad, the noted screenwriter whose work spanned from legendary blockbuster Baahubali to the recently released and superhit movie RRR, among other movies, PM Modi wrote, “Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad Garu is associated with the creative world for decades. His works showcase India’s glorious culture and have made a mark globally. Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.”

“Shri Veerendra Heggade Ji is at the forefront of outstanding community service. I have had the opportunity to pray at the Dharmasthala Temple and also witness the great work he is doing in health, education and culture. He will certainly enrich Parliamentary proceedings,” tweeted PM Modi, congratulating the philanthropist for his nomination to Rajya Sabha.

Rs One Crore raised for Kanhaiya Lal’s family deposited into their bank account, Kapil Mishra shares details

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Rs One Crore raised for Kanhaiya Lal’s family deposited into their bank account, Kapil Mishra shares details

Days after the fundraising campaign for the family of late Hindu tailor Kanhaiya Lal was over, the amount collected to help his family has been deposited into their bank account. Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Kapil Mishra shared this information from his Twitter handle.

Kapil Mishra tweeted, “₹ One Crore credited to the bank account of the wife of Kanhaiya Lal Ji” With this tweet, Kapil Mishra also shared the photograph of the transaction details. Kapil Mishra had run a campaign to help the family of the deceased Kanhaiya Lal who was beheaded in Udaipur by Islamists for supporting the former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma who is accused of blasphemy for her allegedly insulting remarks about the Prophet Muhammad.

Kanhaiya Lal was killed on June 28. As the news spread, BJP MLA Kapil Mishra took the initiative to help the family of the poor tailor who left behind his two sons and wife. He announced a fundraising drive to help the grieved family in which the late Kanhaiya Lal was the only earning hand. The fundraising drive received an overwhelming response from people.

Within the first 24 hours, the fundraising drive reached to its target mark of 1 crore rupees. Further, it was revised to 1.25 crore in order to help Ishwar Gaud who was injured in an attempt to save Kanhaiya Lal. Kapil Mishra announced that an amount of 25 lakh rupees will be transferred to his bank account. The fundraiser received yet more generous responses after revising. A total of Rs 1.7 crore was grossed by the contribution of donors.

Umesh Kolhe, a chemist from Amravati in Maharashtra, was also beheaded by Islamists for a similar reason. Kapil Mishra announced that a monetary help of Rs 30 lakh will be given to the family of deceased Umesh Kolhe too. Kapil Mishra also assured in his tweet that he will help the Kolhe family to fight the legal battle. A police constable named Sandeep, who was stabbed by a mob in the line of duty in Rajasthan, will be given a sum of ₹5 lakhs. The remaining amount will be transferred to the bank account of Kanhaiya Lal’s wife.

EU parliament clears the deck to declare nuclear power and natural gas as ‘green’ energy; Greta Thunberg fumes over the decision

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EU parliament clears the deck to declare nuclear power and natural gas as ‘green’ energy; Greta Thunberg fumes over the decision

On July 6 (local time), the European Union Parliament declared nuclear power and natural gas green energy. By backing EU rules to label investments in these sectors as climate-friendly, EP threw out an attempt to block the law that underscored the deep difference between how countries deal with climate change. With the vote, the proposal of the European Union has a clearer path to becoming law. The only way by which it would fail is if 20 of the 27 members decide to oppose the move, which, according to reports, is not likely to happen.

The new rules will pave the way for gas and nuclear power plants to make it to the EU taxonomy rulebook from 2023. After that, the investors will be able to label and market their investments in these two sectors as ‘green’.

There were 606 lawmakers present during the voting, and 33 had abstained. Out of these, 328 opposed the motion to block the EU gas and nuclear proposals. On the other hand, 278 lawmakers voted to block the proposals. In the 705-seat parliament, 353 votes were necessary to secure a majority, which opponents of the new rules failed to secure.

In February this year, European Commission proposed new rules that will allow the gas and nuclear industries to label their investments as green. The proposal was tabled after a delay of one year. The government and the stakeholders in the industry have been lobbying for the proposal of the new rules for a long time.

It is notable that there has been intense debate in the EU countries, lawmakers and investors over labelling the gas and nuclear industry as green. Reports suggest the EU taxonomy rulebook was designed to ensure all financial products that make claims of being eco-friendly would adhere to strict standards.

While there is virtually no CO2 emission in nuclear energy, it produces radioactive waste. Similarly, Gas plants produce emissions that cause a warming effect on the planet. However, in both cases, they are much more sustainable compared to coal.

France, which is dependent largely on nuclear energy and Poland, which is a heavy coal user, backed the new rules. However, Austria and Luxembourg had threatened to sue the EU if the new rules became law. Denmark and other nations had warned the EU that if the CO2 emitting gas gets the green label, it will undermine the union’s credibility in fighting climate change.

Greta Thunberg ‘fumes’ over new rules

Soon after the new laws were passed, dubious environment activist Greta Thunberg ranted on social media. In a tweet, she wrote, “The European Parliament just voted to label fossil gas as “green” energy. This will delay a desperately needed real, sustainable transition and deepen our dependency on Russian fuels. The hypocrisy is striking but, unfortunately not surprising. This is still #NotMyTaxonomy.”

Interestingly, she mentioned only gas in her tweet and completely skipped nuclear energy that she had ranted about a day before. In an earlier tweet, she wrote, “Tomorrow the European Parliament will decide whether fossil gas and nuclear will be considered “sustainable” in the EU taxonomy. But no amount of lobbyism and greenwashing will ever make it “green”. We desperately need real renewable energy, not false solutions.”

Green energy and sustainable energy sources are a topic that always runs on a slippery slope. While it is true that by using wind turbines, solar panels and other means of ‘cleaner’ energy, we reduce CO2 emissions, one must not forget how batteries, solar panels and wind turbines etc are made. The carbon footprint left behind by these machines and the way they end up in dumping groups is not something that would help the earth in the longer run. There has to be a better way to sustainable energy resources without hampering progress and without compromising the supply of required energy, especially in fast-growing nations.

Article describing “The Benefits of World Hunger” published by the UN goes viral, netizens confused whether it is real or satire

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Article describing “The Benefits of World Hunger” published by the UN goes viral, netizens confused whether it is real or satire

An article published by the United Nations hailing the benefits of hunger has gone viral on social media today, with netizens expressing shock over the claims made in the article titled “The Benefits of World Hunger”. Written by retired Hawaiian professor George Kent, the article explains how hunger is needed to get workers for low-level manual jobs. It was published on UN Chronicle, the flagship magazine of the UN.

The article argues that people work to fight hunger, and if there is no hunger, there will be nobody to do the manual jobs. Kenk shockingly says, “For those of us at the high end of the social ladder, ending hunger globally would be a disaster. If there were no hunger in the world, who would plow the fields? Who would harvest our vegetables? Who would work in the rendering plants? Who would clean our toilets? We would have to produce our own food and clean our own toilets.”

George Kent also claims that only hungry people work hard, while well-nourished people are far less willing to do such work. He termed the notion that people should be fed well to make them more productive ‘nosense’, saying that “No one works harder than hungry people.”

The article caused great outrage on social media across the world, with common netizens and well-known people slamming it for glorifying hunger for the benefits of the rich.

While the article has gone viral today (6th June 2022) for some reason, actually it was published more than a decade ago. The article was originally published on the UN Chronicle, the flagship magazine of the United Nations, way back in 2008 in printed form. Later the article was republished on the UN website in 2019, which has gone viral now.

The same article is also available on researchgate, the repository of research papers, which says that it was written in June 2008.

While the premise of the article is indeed absurd, it actually seems to be a work of satire. George Kent, who was a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Hawaii and now a Professor Emeritus at the university, had actually written the article to claim that the rich keep the poor people hungry so that they work for the comfort of the rich.

In fact, he has added in the article, “people at the high end are not rushing to solve the hunger problem. For many of us, hunger is not a problem, but an asset.” In the article, George Kent also claimed that people at the high end are not rushing to solve the hunger problem due to this reason. Although subtle, this suggests that the article was satirical in nature.

While most people were outraged by the article, some people said that it was a satire.

George Kent has written extensively on the issue of global hunger, including a book titled “Freedom from Want: The Human Right to Adequate Food”. Therefore it is unlikely that he will write something positive about the issue, and hence it can be said that the article is satirical.

Kerala: State cabinet minister Saji Cheriyan resigns after controversy erupts over his remarks on the Indian Constitution

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Kerala: State cabinet minister Saji Cheriyan resigns after controversy erupts over his remarks on the Indian Constitution

Kerala state’s cabinet minister Saji Cheriyan resigned after a controversy broke out over his indecent remarks against the Indian Constitution. While announcing his decision, Cheriyan said it was his personal decision and that he never defamed the Constitution. He also accused the media of fabricating his speech. Saji Cheriyan held the Fisheries portfolio while working in the cabinet

Saji Cheriyan said, “I have resigned and it’s my personal decision. I have never ever defamed the Constitution. A particular part from the speech was taken and the media fabricated it to weaken the CPIM and the LDF.”

Saji Cheriyan had made contentious remarks against the Indian Constitution while speaking at an event in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta municipality. While addressing an event at Mallappally in the Pathanamthitta district, he said, “We all would say that we have a beautifully written Constitution. But I would say the Constitution of the country has been written in such a manner to loot the maximum number of people.”

Cherian further said, “What the British people had prepared, Indians have penned down. After implementing it for the past 75 years, I would say it is a beautiful Constitution for plundering the people of the country. Though there are traces of a few good things such as democracy and secularism in the Constitution, but its aim is to exploit the common man.”

The contentious remarks made by Cherian sparked angry responses from a number of people. The Opposition leaders led by the Congress and the BJP held the placards and raised slogans in protest outside the State Assembly in Thiruvananthapuram and also demanded Minister Cheriyan’s resignation. After all this criticism, Saji Cheriyan resigned from the cabinet.

‘Say that you were drunk, it will be easy to save you’; Rajasthan police caught coaching arrested Salman Chishti who wanted to kill Nupur Sharma

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‘Say that you were drunk, it will be easy to save you’; Rajasthan police caught coaching arrested Salman Chishti who wanted to kill Nupur Sharma

In a shocking development, a video of the Rajasthan police appeared on social media on July 6, in which the police personnel are seen coaching the arrested accused Salman Chishti to say that he was drunk while issuing threats to Nupur Sharma so that it will be ‘easier to save him’.

Salman Chishti is the Khadim of the Ajmer Dargah and he was arrested by the Ajmer Police for issuing open death threats against BJP ex-spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Salman Chishti had published a video on social media in which he claimed that he would hand over his house to anyone who cut Sharma’s head.

In the video that went viral on Wednesday, the Ajmer Police are seen seizing Salman Chishti from his home. While taking Chishti out of his house, someone from the police said “What exactly you were high on, while recording the video?” As the video proceeds, Salman Chishti is heard saying that he does not drink. At this moment a police officer near him said, “Say that you were drunk so that it will be easy to save you.”

BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga tweeted the video and commented, “Releasing a Proof of Ashok Gehlot’s Anti Hindu Face. Salman Chisti who issued a bounty on Nupur Sharma head said “Mai Nasha nahi karta” Rajasthan Police ‘Bol nashe me tha, taaki bachaya jae’.”

In another video, the accused Chishti is seen being welcomed by a group of people and police personnel. Someone in the background says, “befikr reh, sab baat ho gayi hai” (stay relaxed, all has been arranged).

It is notable here that though Chishti’s video was available a couple of days ago, Rajasthan police had insisted earlier today that he was in an inebriated state when he made that video threatening to kill Nupur Sharma at any cost.

Earlier on Tuesday, in the video issuing threats to Nupur Sharma, Salman Chishti had said, “I swear by my elders, I swear by my mother, I will shoot her openly. I swear by my children, whoever brings Nupur Sharma’s head, I will give this house to him.” Further, he also described himself as a ‘true soldier of Khwaja’ and tried to incite Muslims. A case was immediately filed against him by the Ajmer Police.

‘Will launch such a big agitation that India will shake’: Sarwar Chishti of Ajmer Dargah Committee threatens over remarks on Prophet Muhammad

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‘Will launch such a big agitation that India will shake’: Sarwar Chishti of Ajmer Dargah Committee threatens over remarks on Prophet Muhammad

Sarwar Chishti of the Anjuman Committee of the Ajmer dargah has made a provocative statement that adds to the ongoing violence and controversy around the blasphemous remarks against the Prophet Muhammad.

A video appeared on July 6, in which Sarwar Chishti said that any mischief in the glory of the Prophet will not be tolerated and the country will shake by the movement that is yet to come.

In the video, Sarwar Chishti said, “The situation in the country right now, is such that people are committing blasphemy. They are doing mischief in the glory of the Prophet, in the glory of the Khwaja. We will not tolerate this at all. We will launch such a massive agitation that the whole Hindustan will shake.” According to the reports, Sarwar Chishti calls himself a member of the Popular Front of India. In 2020, he defended PFI saying the organisation was ”saving India’s constitution”.

Khadim of Ajmer Dargah arrested for making provocative remarks against Nupur Sharma

Salman Chishti, Khadim of the Ajmer Dargah, was detained by the Ajmer Police of Rajasthan on July 5, after he reportedly made a provocative remark about suspended BJP politician Nupur Sharma. He had stated in the video that whoever beheaded Nupur Sharma would receive his house. Additional Superintendent of Police Vikas Sangwan came to the rescue of the hate-monger saying, “It seems he was in an inebriated state when the video was made. He is a history-sheeter.”

In the last month, there were many violent protests against Nupur Sharma for her allegedly insulting remarks on the Prophet Muhammad. Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur and Umesh Kolhe in Amravati were beheaded by Islamists for supporting Nupur Sharma in their social media posts. Now Sarwar Chishti of Ajmer dargah is seen issuing threats of shaking the whole country.

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