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Karnataka: BJP MP Pratap Simha slams Congress MLA’s proposal to rename Mysuru Airport after Tipu Sultan, says the name “Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar Airport” was already approved

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Karnataka: BJP MP Pratap Simha slams Congress MLA’s proposal to rename Mysuru Airport after Tipu Sultan, says the name “Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar Airport” was already approved

On 16th December, Pratap Simha, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mysuru-Kodagu in Karnataka strongly objected to the Congress party’s suggestion to rename the Mysuru airport in honour of Tipu Sultan, the Islamist monarch of the 18th century. He criticised the proposal saying that the formal procedure to name the airport after Mysuru’s 20th-century king Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar was already almost finalised.

He responded by calling the proposal to name it after Tipu Sultan ridiculous and pointing out that the airport had previously received approval to be renamed in commemoration of Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar.

The BJP leader disclosed in a statement that he had earlier recommended that the Mysuru airport be renamed “Sri Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar Airport” in May 2022. He further maintained that the cabinet had accepted the same and that Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai had requested that Rs 35 crore be allotted for the airport’s runway development.

He conveyed, “The Cabinet also approved this nomination. The previous government led by former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai had already proposed to name Mysuru airport after Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. He subsequently wrote to the Centre on August 1, 2022, making the recommendation. The union government will soon make an official statement about the name, and it is in the final stages. It is unfair for Congress to create such confusion among people by passing unruly statements.”

Furthermore, he charged that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is attempting to cater to a particular community in the Mysuru area. “Siddaramaiah has no respect for Yaduvansha. During his first term, Siddarmaaiah permitted Tipu Jayanti to hurt the feelings of the people of Mysuru and Kodavas when they were against it. Congress is trying to appease a community for their vote bank politics by twisting the history. I will not allow the Congress to rename Mysuru Airport after Tipu Sultan.”

“Who is he trying to appease by elevating Tipu Sultan as a heroic figure,” the parliamentarian asked. He announced, “Under no circumstances will I permit Mysuru airport to be named after Tipu Sultan. I will steadfastly support the sentiments of the people of Mysuru-Kodagu, who unanimously desire the airport to be named after Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. I stand as their voice, unwavering in my stance.” 

Congress MLA Prasad Abbayya from Hubballi-Dharwad (East) came up with the proposal of renaming the Mysuru airport after Tipu Sultan during a discussion about the state government writing to the Centre to change the names of airports. “I am 101 per cent still defend my decision demanding the Mysuru Airport to be named after Tipu Sultan. He gave Dalits and backward classes respect in society. Tipu Sultan brought the Land Reforms Act and helped backward-class people. I am a fan of Tipu Sultan. There is no need to appease any community,” he claimed while defending his controversial decision.

Parliament Security Breach: Lalit Jha shared the video of the intrusion with a friend from Bengal urging him to circulate it

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Parliament Security Breach: Lalit Jha shared the video of the intrusion with a friend from Bengal urging him to circulate it

On 17th December, a friend of Parliament security breach’s mastermind, Lalit Jha, told India Today that he had received the video of the breach from Jha with a request to circulate it on social media. Sourav Chakraborty, who hails from West Bengal, said he had known Jha since May 2014 and had met him via Facebook. However, he never knew what Jha was planning.

Chakraborty said, “We met on Facebook. He used to like and comment on my posts on social media. He used to support me in my Facebook posts. I have known him since May 14, but he never told me anything along these lines (Parliament security breach incident).” He further stated that if the incident had taken place “before 1947”, he would have supported it. He called it an “unnecessary” act now. He said, “He (Jha) used to speak about social justice and welfare. He never told me or hinted at such a kind of plan.”

Lalit Jha and Chakraborty met in Kolkata during two rallies. Jha had helped Chakraborty in making arrangements for a rally in Uttar Pradesh.

Lalit Jha sought seven lakhs from his father

Reports suggest that Jha had sought Rs 7 lakh from his father a few months ago. A team from Baheda Police Station questioned his parents at their house in district Danbanga of Bihar. During questioning, his father, Devanant Jha, said he was informed about Lalit’s arrest via phone by Delhi Police on 15th December.

The police also checked his mobile phone and asked about some photos and videos stored on the device. Lalit’s father said in a statement that he had asked for Rs 7 lakh a few months back. He claimed to have cleared the NEET exam and sought money for admission to a private college as his rank was low. However, due to his financial condition, Devanand could not help his son. He claimed his son was innocent and urged police not to take any strict action against him.

Security breach in parliament

On 14th December, the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack, a major security breach occurred when two intruders entered the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitor gallery during Zero Hour. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) ordered an inquiry into a Parliament security breach incident. Seven accused have been arrested in the matter. Further investigation into the Parliament Security Breach is underway.

Porn scandal rocks US Capitol: Democrat Senator Ben Cardin’s legal aide fired after filming gay sex tape in Senate Hearing room

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Porn scandal rocks US Capitol: Democrat Senator Ben Cardin’s legal aide fired after filming gay sex tape in Senate Hearing room

The US Capitol has recently been rocked by a porn scandal involving one of the legal aides of Democratic Senator Ben Cardin who has now been fired. As per US media reports, a staffer named Aidan Maese-Czeropski associated with Cardin’s office filmed himself while copulating with a man in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. The scandal came to light on Friday (15th December) after the video was leaked online.

The 8-second graphic video was published by the Daily Caller on Friday. The video was embedded in an article authored by Henry Rodgers, who reported that the video was initially shared in a group chat for gay men in politics. The video appears to show a pair of men copulating in Hart 216, the same room where the 9/11 commission hearings were held and former FBI Director James Comey delivered testimony about Donald Trump in 2017. 

After media reports surfaced, the United States Capitol Police initiated an investigation into potential criminal violations when the video started circulating.

Meanwhile, initially, Cardin’s office declined to comment on the video, calling it a “personnel matter.” But on Saturday (16th December), his office confirmed to Politico that Maese-Czropski “is no longer employed by the U.S. Senate.” 

A spokeswoman from Cardin’s office told The New York Post, “Aidan Maese-Czeropski is no longer employed by the U.S. Senate. We will have no further comment on this personnel matter.” 

Although the Daily Caller which published the graphic video did not identify the two men caught in the leaked video, several conservative outlets identified Aidan Maese-Czropski, Maryland Democrat Senator Ben Cardin’s aide, as one of the participants caught in the obscene video. 

NYT reported that Maese-Czeropski, a 24-year-old legislative aide, was accused of posting a video of himself in flagrante delicto with another man on a public X account. His face appeared to be clearly visible, according to The Spectator, which first broke the story on Friday. 

Following the reports, Maese-Czropski on Friday, in a cryptic post on LinkedIn, claimed that while “some of my actions in the past have shown poor judgement,” he would “never disrespect [his] workplace.” He, however, did not make any reference to the video.

Alleging that he is being attacked for a ‘political agenda’, his post read, “This has been a difficult time for me, as I have been attacked for who I love to pursue a political agenda. While some of my actions in the past have shown poor judgement, I love my job and would never disrespect my workplace. Any attempts to characterize my actions otherwise are fabricated and I will be exploring what legal options are available to me in these matters.”

Additionally, on Friday, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) told the Daily Caller that Maese-Czeropski was the staffer who approached him and said “free Palestine” during an interview with NBC News earlier this week. 

While responding to the claims that he yelled ‘Free Palestine’ slogans at a Jewish Congressman in the Capitol hallway, Maese-Czropski noted in his LinkedIn post, “As for the accusations regarding Congressman Max Miller, I have never seen the congressman and had no opportunity or cause to yell or confront him.”  

Moreover, according to his LinkedIn profile, he has been employed in Cardin’s office since October 2021. Before this role, he served as a field organiser for the Democratic Party in Virginia and worked as a climate researcher for the charity Friends of the Earth.

NYT further reported that Maese-Czeropski had previously featured in an ad for President Biden which earned Biden a shoutout from his mother’s now-deleted X account. 

In a November 2020 post, his mother said, “Thank you for including my son, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, in your thoughtful message to everyone who has supported you. He has worked tirelessly with the DNC of Virginia. Congratulations to All!!” 

The same year, Maese-Czeropski reportedly wrote on the payment platform Venmo, “I want Joe Biden to spit in my mouth.”

Republican leaders and netizens launched a scathing attack on the Biden administration with many of them re-sharing old “decency” posts by the most powerful couple in the US, Joe and Jill Biden. 

Taking to X, Republican George Santos wrote, “Having sex in a United States government building and filming it is the reason you got heat. You being gay and having gay s*x NO BODY gives a rats a*s.” 

(Republicans slams Democratic party for pron scandal at the US capitol)

Slamming the Biden government, several netizens shared the couple’s “decency” posts along with obscene pictures of LGBTQ+ activists outside the White House as well as scandalous pictures of Hunter Biden with seemingly minor kids or banned substances. 

Sharing the old remarks of Democrat Senator Ben Cardin, an American X user wrote, “Democrat Senator Ben Cardin previously ranted about how the US Capitol was a ‘sacred space’ and is ‘so much more’ than a building while comparing J6 to 9/11. Yesterday, video was released of his staffer having gay s*x in this ‘sacred space’.… and what did Cardin have to say?”

He added, “Besides announcing the staffer was fired, Cardin simply said: ‘We will have no further comment on this personal matter’. So much for this ‘sacred space’!”

King of Bhutan thanks PM Modi and India for support in rail network during his National Day address

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King of Bhutan thanks PM Modi and India for support in rail network during his National Day address

On 17th December, King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, highlighted the recently announced railway project between India and Bhutan in his National Day address. The railway project is set to connect Gelephu in Bhutan to Kokrajhar in Assam, India. It is aimed to improve diplomatic and economic relations between the two neighbouring countries.

Speaking on the National Day, King Wangchuck said, “Around 2 billion people in South Asia…It’s a period of awakening for the region, a period of growth, a period of immense opportunities.” Furthermore, he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India for the Railway project, connectivity and support for the project.

Bhutan celebrated its 116th National Day on 17th December. On this day, the first King of Bhutan, Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck, was coronated in 1907, marking the country’s unification.

The Railway project was discussed between King Wangchuck and PM Modi during the King’s visit to India in early November. It is being touted as King’s legacy as it will reshape the regional landscape by improving connectivity, trade and economic cooperation between India and Bhutan. It will also improve employment in Bhutan. Reportedly, Bhutan is facing a brain drain as many youths are opting to leave the country and settle abroad in countries like Australia. During his address, the King emphasised improving up-skilling in the country.

The Indian Railways has already completed the Preliminary Engineering-cum-Traffic (PET) survey for the project. Furthermore, plans are underway to upgrade the existing Land Customs station at Dadgiri in Assam to an integrated Check Post as part of the project. Similar upgrades are being planned at Gelephu in Bhutan to ensure a seamless trade environment.

Once completed, further possibilities to extend the project to Banarhat in West Bengal and Samtse in Bhutan will be explored.

In November, the joint statement issued by India and Bhutan read, “During the visit to Assam, Hon’ble Governor of Assam Shri Gulab Chand Kataria hosted a dinner in honour of His Majesty. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, called on His Majesty and discussed a wide range of issues, including rail connectivity, cross-border trade infrastructure, economic cooperation, tourism, education, skill development, environmental conservation, and nurturing people-to-people connections.

To further expand bilateral cooperation on trade, technology, cross-border connectivity, mutual investments, education and people-to-people connections, the following was agreed upon:

To undertake the Final Location Survey (FLS), in consultation with the Bhutanese side, of the proposed cross-border rail link connecting Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan through GoI support. The two sides noted successful completion of the Preliminary Engineering-cum-Traffic (PET) survey of the rail-link by Indian Railways. The two sides also agreed to consider establishing rail-link between Banarhat (West Bengal) and Samtse (Bhutan).

To designate Darranga (Assam)/Samdrup Jongkhar (Bhutan) as immigration check post between Bhutan and India to facilitate the entry and exit of third country nationals by land route for enhancing connectivity, and promoting tourism.

GOI to positively consider Bhutan’s request for concessional financing in the area of skill development and capacity building under the GyalSung Project.

To designate Haldibari (West Bengal) – Chilahati (Bangladesh) rail route as an additional trade route for Bhutan’s trade with Bangladesh.”

In August this year, Minister of External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar, had talked about the said railway project. Addressing the media, Dr Jaishankar emphasised on the importance of enhancing trade and tourism opportunities with Bhutan via the railway link.

The Bhutan-China relations

Notably, while Bhutan-India relations continue to thrive, the situation is quite the opposite when it comes to the relations between Bhutan and its other neighbour, China. Relations between them have been deteriorating over the years because of the land disputes. In 2021, it was reported that China had established a new village in the south of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and named it Gyalaphug in Tibetan or Jieluobu in Chinese. China has been developing the 232-square-mile area with settlers, security personnel, and military infrastructure originally belonging to Bhutan. The new construction commenced under President Xi Jinping’s significant drive along Himalayan frontiers.

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 2nd Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, to launch and inaugurate various projects along with a Vande Bharat train

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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 2nd Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, to launch and inaugurate various projects along with a Vande Bharat train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday (17th December). He reached Varanasi from Surat and will stay till 18th December. During his two-day visit, the PM will inaugurate Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 at Namo Ghat. The Prime Minister will also flag off the Kanyakumari-Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train on the occasion. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects, worth about Rs 19,150 crore.

The Prime Minister will take part in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at the Cutting Memorial School ground in Varanasi. The Prime Minister will also interact with beneficiaries of various government schemes like PM Awas, PM SVANidhi, and PM Ujjwala. On 18th December, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly-built Swarved Mahamandir at Umraha in Varanasi. He will also address the devotees of the Mahamandir on this occasion.

Later, the Prime Minister will participate in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Sewapuri, a rural area in his parliamentary constituency. After watching some of the sports programmes of the participants of the Kashi Sansad Sports Competition 2023, he will also interact with the winners of the event. During the event, he will also interact with beneficiaries of various government schemes.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam at ‘Namo Ghat,’ located in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, on Sunday. Additionally, he will also ceremoniously flag off the Kanyakumari-Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train.

The cultural festival is scheduled to take place from 17th December to 30th December. The initial group of the Tamil delegation embarked on their journey from Chennai on 15th December. Anticipated to include nearly 1,400 participants, organised into seven groups of 200 individuals each, the delegation comprises people from diverse backgrounds hailing from various regions of Tamil Nadu. As outlined in their tour itinerary, along with Kashi, they are scheduled to visit Prayagraj and Ayodhya as part of their travel plans.

On Saturday, an official statement said, “The seven groups of students (Ganga), teachers (Yamuna), professionals (Godavari), spiritual (Saraswati), farmers and artisans (Narmada), writers (Sindhu) and traders and businessmen (Kaveri) have been named after seven sacred rivers of India will travel from Chennai, Coimbatore and Kanyakumari to Kashi. More than 42,000 registrations were received during the time of registration. Out of them, 200 people for each group were selected by the selection committee.”

The Union Ministry of Education will serve as the coordinating authority for this event. Various ministries, including Culture, Tourism, Railways, Textiles, Food Processing (One District One Product), MSME, Information and Broadcasting, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, as well as IRCTC, along with relevant departments of the Uttar Pradesh government, will actively participate in the event.

The statement said, “Leveraging the experience of the first phase and considering its reputation for research, IIT Madras will be acting as the implementing agency in Tamil Nadu and the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Uttar Pradesh.”

It added, “The representative itinerary will include a two-day outbound trip, a two-day return trip to Banaras and a one-day trip, each to Prayagraj and Ayodhya. Stalls showcasing art and culture, handlooms, handicrafts, cuisine and other special products of Tamil Nadu and Kashi will be set up. Cultural programmes combining the cultures of Tamil Nadu and Kashi will also be organised at the Namo Ghat in Kashi.”

The event will feature organised seminars, discussions, and lectures covering a wide array of knowledge areas, including literature, ancient texts, philosophy, spirituality, music, dance, drama, yoga, ayurveda, handloom, handicrafts, as well as modern innovations, business exchanges, EdTech, and other cutting-edge technologies.

According to the statement, “Apart from this, experts and scholars, local practitioners of various disciplines/professions from Tamil Nadu and Kashi will also participate in these exchanges so that a body of practical knowledge/innovation can emerge from mutual learning in different areas.”

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various other development projects

In the last nine years, the Prime Minister has put a special focus on transforming the landscape of Varanasi and enhancing the ease of living for the people living in Varanasi and adjoining regions. Taking another step in this direction, PM Narendra Modi will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects costing around Rs. 19,150 crore.

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar-New Bhaupur Dedicated Freight Corridor Project built at a cost of around Rs 10,900 crore. Other railway projects that will be inaugurated include the Ballia-Ghazipur City rail line doubling project; and the Indara-Dohrighat rail line gauge conversion project, among others.

PM Narendra Modi will flag off the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express train, Dohrighat-Mau MEMU train and a pair of Long Haul goods trains at the newly inaugurated Dedicated Freight Corridor. He will also flag off the 10,000th locomotive made by Banaras Locomotive Works.

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the green-field Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara road along with two ROBs at a cost of more than Rs 370 crore. It will ease the traffic moment between the north and south parts of Varanasi city and will enhance visitors’ convenience. Further key projects to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister include the strengthening and widening of 20 roads; Sangam Ghat road in Kaithi village and the construction of residential buildings in Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital.

Furthermore, PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two multi-storey barrack buildings, one with 200 beds located in the Police line and another with 150 beds in PAC Bhullanpur, addressing the housing needs of police personnel. Additionally, smart bus shelters constructed at nine different locations and a 132 KW substation in Alaipur will also be unveiled by the Prime Minister.

As part of the Smart City Mission, PM Narendra Modi will launch a website providing detailed tourist information and introduce the Unified Tourist Pass System. This pass system will facilitate single-platform ticket booking for attractions such as Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Ganga Cruise, and Sarnath’s light and sound show, offering integrated QR code services.

PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for a series of projects with a combined value exceeding Rs 6500 crore. Aiming to boost the production of non-renewable energy sources, he will initiate the establishment of an 800 MW solar park in the Chitrakoot district, entailing an investment of approximately Rs 4000 crore. Additionally, to enhance the petroleum supply chain, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation for the construction of a new petroleum oil terminal in Mirzapur, with a projected cost exceeding Rs. 1050 crore.

PM Narendra Modi will also initiate the foundation laying for several projects, encompassing the expansion of Varanasi-Bhadohi NH 731 B (Package-2) with an investment exceeding Rs 900 crore. Additionally, under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 69 rural drinking water schemes will be implemented for Rs 280 crore. Other projects include the construction of a 150-bed capacity Critical Care Unit in BHU Trauma Center, the redevelopment of 8 Ganga Ghats, and the construction of a Divyang residential secondary school, among various others.

‘I am a servant of Mahakal’: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on breaking 211-year-old myth of Ujjain

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‘I am a servant of Mahakal’: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on breaking 211-year-old myth of Ujjain

From breaking records to myths, the Bhartiya Janata Party has been ahead of its rivals as seen in the recent electoral victories in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. In this line, BJP leader and the new Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has broken the “Ujjain jinx” on Saturday (December 16).

Dr. Mohan Yadav visited Ujjain after being sworn in as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on December 13 and performed ‘Rudrabhishek’ at Mahakaleshwar Temple. However, contrary to popular belief, the newly-elected chief minister returned to his residence in Ujjain and stayed the night, shocking everyone.

On Saturday, CM Yadav attended the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) in Ujjain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with and addressed the beneficiaries of the VBSY via video conferencing. Notably, VBSY recently completed its one month.

It’s worth noting that Ujjain has an old myth that only one ‘Raja’ can spend the night here. And since Lord Mahakal is revered as ‘Ujjain’s Raja,’ no other chief or the ruler can spend the night here. It is claimed that if any head of state, chief minister, or prime minister spends a night in Ujjain, they will lose power and government. Interestingly, since Lord Mahakal is revered as the king of Ujjain, he is also given a Guard of Honour similar to the Guard of Honour given to “Ram Raja” daily in Orchha where Lord Ram is revered as the king.

The Ujjain jinx holds prominence due to several instances wherein political leaders had to lose their constitutional post after spending the night in Ujjain. Interestingly, it is said that former Prime Minister Morarji Desai had spent a night in Ujjain back in 1979 and the very next day he had to resign mid-term. Similarly, former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa who is said to have stayed in Ujjain for nearly 20 days also lost power.

Since Ujjain is CM Mohan Yadav’s hometown, he is aware of the prevalent myth. However, CM Yadav opines that he is not a Raja or king but a mere servant and son of Lord Mahakal. He said “I am no king, only Mahakal is the king. I am only his son. These myths are all pointless. I had instructed the collector to take me to KD Gate and then only I would go to my home. I can spend the night here as I have been a servant of Mahakal since childhood and was born here only, thus the myth does not apply to me.”

CM Mohan Yadav also hinted that a cabinet meeting will also be held in Ujjain. This meeting could take place in January 2024.

Before breaking the myth, CM Yadav while addressing a public gathering said that this myth was floated 211 years ago by the then-king Daulat Rao Scindia. CM Yadav further stated that after the death of Madhya Pradesh’s then-king, Mahadji Scindia, Daulat Rao Scindia intended to relocate the state capital from Ujjain to Gwalior. Due to this, he created this myth. He stated that because Ujjain has only one ruler, Baba Mahakal, two kings cannot stay there.

While it is a matter of subjective interpretation of the occurrence of such incidents. Some may dismiss it as superstition and myth while others may hold their beliefs as true. However, several priests and saints are of the view that since this does not find any mention in the Hindu scriptures, it cannot be considered valid from the religious point of view.

CM Mohan Yadav’s move warrants recalling the infamous “Noida jinx“. Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, broke the ‘Noida Jinx’ by visiting Noida in December 2017. This superstition began in 1988, shortly after former Chief Minister Vir Bahadur Singh lost power after visiting Noida. It was commonly believed that any chief minister who visited Noida would lose power. Despite the prevalence of this myth, the then newly-elected chief minister Yogi Adityanath visited Noida to inaugurate metro projects and other development projects.

Fact Check: Did a Hindu man masturbate in front of women in UK? No, the perpetrator is Sheraz Riaz

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Fact Check: Did a Hindu man masturbate in front of women in UK? No, the perpetrator is Sheraz Riaz

On Thursday (14th December), social media was rife with malicious disinformation that an Indian Hindu man sexually harassed British women at Burton in Staffordshire county of England.

A Hinduphobic X (formerly Twitter) account ‘Pajeet World Order’ shared a video of a man masturbating in front of a woman and her friends and claimed that it was the act of a Hindu, Indian immigrant.

In a tweet (archive), the user claimed, “United Kingdom. A Hindu Indian immigrant sexually harasses a British girl while she is in a restaurant with her friends. This was recorded in Burton #India #Hindu #Hindutva.”

In the disturbing video, a man could be seen making lewd gestures with his hand, pulling his pants down and ejaculating in public. Soon after, Islamists used the dubious claims of’Pajeet World Order’ to abuse Hinduism, its deities and adherents of the Hindu Faith.

“The ‘spirit of Hanuman’ lives inside him,” mocked (archive) one Islamist handle ‘Zenith Horizons’.

“That’s our cuIture Saar pleej respekt it SAAR! I don’t want my Student Visa Revoked SAARRR!!!” tweeted (archive) one Pakistani Muslim handle.

One Pakistani Muslim X handle wrote (archive), “Poor Indian men, no one likes them in Europe, there is nowhere to vent their desires.”

One Islamist shared (archive) a derogatory meme with the caption, “You have to show bobs and vegan. This is our culture.”

While reacting to the same story in a different X thread, one user claimed (archive), “An Indian Hindu immigrant sexually harasses a British girl while she is in a restaurant with her friends This was recorded in Burton Upon Trent… Sick culture!”

The Truth behind the viral claims

Contrary to the claims by Islamists on X (formerly Twitter), the perpetrator was identified as 37-year-old Sheraz Riaz. The police informed that the incident was reported to them on 10th December this year.

According to them, the incident took place on a street in Derby City of England. Riaz was arrested from the Normanton area of Derby and charged with an act of outraging public decency.

Although the accused is out on bail, he will be produced before the Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on 8th January next year.

As such, social media claims that the man, who sexually harassed women in a viral video, is Indian Hindu turns out to be false.

Uttarakhand: Woman files for divorce 2 years after marriage, gets husband’s job after he died

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Uttarakhand: Woman files for divorce 2 years after marriage, gets husband’s job after he died

In Uttarakhand, a woman got her husband’s job after he died, even though a divorce case was going on. The Uttarakhand High Court awarded the woman named Sarita compassionate appointment, who had filed for divorce from her husband Hari Sevak because of their problematic relationship, reported The Times of India.

Sarita filed for divorce in 2015, barely two years after the wedding in 2013, alleging that he used to abuse her. Her husband worked as a watchman at a Tuberculosis (TB) hospital in Nainital. However, he died in 2019 when he was 40 years before the legal battle was settled.

Sarita promptly applied for a compassionate appointment in the post occupied by her late husband. Amit Kumar, Hari’s brother objected to the move and cited his right to the same because of the ongoing divorce proceedings. He also went to the High Court, but he also passed away in October. The High Court has now decided that Sarita’s standing as the deceased’s lawfully wedded wife is unaltered and allowed for her compassionate appointment.

Sarita’s lawyer Prabhat Bohra informed, “Class 12 pass-out Sarita was married to Hari in February 2013 when she was 26. Hari was a heavy drinker and due to his habit, their relationship became so strained that Sarita was forced to file a divorce case in 2015.” He elaborated that the majority of family conflicts are settled through counselling at the mediation centre. Therefore, even after filing for divorce, the couple’s status as husband and wife is maintained by the courts until the matter is concluded.

“For the compassionate appointment, the first and foremost claim is always of the wife of the deceased government servant. Moreover, the mess that her brother-in-law created, has now come to rest due to his demise. The hospital’s chief medical superintendent is directed to consider her claim for a compassionate appointment within six weeks,” the single bench of Justice Pankaj Purohit stated after considering the matter.

‘Modi ki guarantee, India will be among the top three economies in my third term: PM Modi at inauguration of world’s largest office complex in Surat

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‘Modi ki guarantee, India will be among the top three economies in my third term: PM Modi at inauguration of world’s largest office complex in Surat

On 17th December (Sunday), Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that it is ‘Modi ki guarantee’ that India will be among the top three economies during the third term of his government. PM Modi noted that in the last ten years,India has moved up from 10th position to become the 5th largest economy in the world.  

The Prime Minister said, “I have given this guarantee to the nation that India will be among the top three economies in the world in my third term. The government has fixed the target for the coming 25 years…”.

PM Modi made this promise after inaugurating the World’s largest office building, Surat Diamond Bourse, in Gujarat. He pointed out that the country has been witnessing the phenomenon of ‘Modi ki guarantee’, which gained strength after the recently concluded state assembly elections where BJP formed governments in three states. The PM noted that the people of Surat had seen it manifest much earlier citing Surat Diamond Bourse as the evidence of ‘Modi ki guarantee’.

“The Surat Diamond Bourse showcases the capability of Indian design, designers, and materials. This building is the symbol of new capabilities and the new Sankalp of New India,” PM Modi added. Referring to the bourse, he said that diamond, which is the best in the world, has embellished the grandeur of Surat city. Surat diamond industry already employed 8 lakh people, and now this Surat Diamond Bourse will employ 1.5 lakh more people, the Prime Minister said addressing a large gathering. 

He added, “Today the people of Surat and the traders and businessmen here are getting two more gifts. Today itself the new terminal of Surat Airport has been inaugurated and the second big thing that has happened is that now Surat Airport has got the status of International Airport. I congratulate the people of Surat and the people of Gujarat for this wonderful terminal and international airport.”

PM Modi recalled that in 2014, Delhi held the World Diamond Conference, back then, he announced special notified zones for the diamond industry which led the path for this Surat Diamond Bourse. 

PM Modi noted that India is among the leading players in terms of the export of Diamond jewelry, be it in silver cut diamonds or lab-grown diamonds. However, he highlighted that in terms of the overall gems and jewelry sector, India’s share is only 3.5% in total export. 

He added that Surat has the potential to catapult India into double-digit figures, assuring that it is Modi’s guarantee that the government will be in its steadfast support. The PM noted that the Union government has already chosen this sector as a focus area for export. 

He listed out several measures taken by the Central government for the Diamond Industry, including promotion of patented design, diversification of export products, collaborating with other nations to improve the technology, and promotion of lab-grown or green diamonds. PM Modi added that the government has made special provisions for Green Diamond in the budget urging the people to make maximum utilisation of these measures.  

PM Modi stated that the Union government has placed special emphasis on developing modern infrastructure in Surat. The city now boasts an International Airport, a metro rail service, and a coastal port capable of handling large cargo, including the Hazira port, a deep-sea LNG terminal, and a multi-cargo port. Surat is also becoming connected to international trading ports, a feature limited to very few cities globally. Moreover, Surat is part of the Bullet train project, and work on the western dedicated freight corridor is progressing rapidly. 

Eyes gouged out, genitals mutilated, tongue chopped off: Shiv Temple Pujari, who was missing in Bihar for 5 days, found dead

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Eyes gouged out, genitals mutilated, tongue chopped off: Shiv Temple Pujari, who was missing in Bihar for 5 days, found dead

In a horrifying incident in Bihar’s Gopalganj, a priest (Pujari) of a Shiv Temple, who had been missing for the last five days, has been brutally murdered. The deceased victim has been identified as Manoj Kumar Sah. The matter pertains to Danapur village in the Manjhagarh police station area. The mutilated body of the victim, with his eyes gouged out, and tongue and genitals chopped off, was recovered in the bushes near a dairy shop on Saturday (December 16). The 32-year-old victim was also shot with a bullet near the neck.

Reports say that the victim’s brother Ashok Kumar Sah has been a village head, and is a local Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader (Mandal President). Ashok said that his brother went missing five days ago and that they had filed a missing persons complaint as well on December 11, however, the police did not take any concrete action despite giving assurance that they will find Manoj within hours. The victim’s family had raised suspicion that Manoj might have been abducted.

After the victim’s mutilated body was found, the infuriated villagers staged a protest accusing the police of inaction in the matter. The protestors even blocked National Highway 27. Subsequently, Sadar SDPO Pranjal arrived at the protest site and tried to pacify the agitated locals. Meanwhile, heavy police force was called in to control the situation. The police have said that an FIR has been registered in the killing of the temple priest and an investigation into the matter is underway.

Notably, the police have not made any arrests so far and the motive behind the brutal murder also remains undisclosed. However, the victim’s brother Ashok has said that attempts were being made by some people to grab the temple’s land. He added that whenever any program or event was organised at the temple, the people belonging to another community raised objections. Moreover, Ashok said that his brother, who had been taking care of the temple for the last five years, was quite disturbed as some land bought for the temple was grabbed by the accused who used it for farming. He added that his brother was also getting death threats for some time.

According to the CCTV footage recovered from the cameras installed in the Temple, the victim was last seen stepping out of the temple after locking the room at around 12:40 AM on December 10. Three youths, including Manoj, used to reside in the temple. Meanwhile, Gopalganj Police said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the matter.

The brutal murder of the Hindu priest has sparked outrage in the victim’s village as well as on social media. Taking to X, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla called Manoj’s horrific murder an “ISIS style killing” saying that “jungle raj” prevails in Bihar now.

“Bihar now has Jungle Raj not Nitish Raj. ISIS style killing of Pujari in Gopalganj. Shot dead, eyes gouged out, private parts damaged. Who is safe in Bihar? Neither Sadhus. Neither cops and nor is the common man,” Poonawalla posted.

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