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Instagram ‘influencer’ harasses foreign tourists at India Gate for reels, leaves public outraged

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Instagram ‘influencer’ harasses foreign tourists at India Gate for reels, leaves public outraged

On Saturday, 26th October, videos of an “influencer”, identified as Sachin Kumar, who goes by the handle “Sachin Raj Viral” on Instagram and Facebook, went viral. In the videos, Sachin was seen harassing tourists at New Delhi’s India Gate.

The videos have caused widespread outrage since yesterday. The clips showed Sachin repeatedly attempting to film dance reels with tourists who were visibly trying to avoid him. Such videos have raised serious concerns about the treatment and safety of foreign visitors in India among the online community, who have called for immediate police action.

Instagram Reels by the ‘influencer’

The video captured tourists visiting India Gate with their families and enjoying their day out. Suddenly, Sachin appears in the video and starts dancing to Bhojpuri songs, attempting to involve the tourists for his social media content. The tourists are visibly uncomfortable in the videos and are seen trying to walk away while he continues to follow them, repeatedly attempting to make them participate in the reels. In one of the videos, which was among the first to go viral on social media, the father of a foreign tourist intervened, after which Sachin retreated.

After learning about the account, OpIndia reviewed his profile and found several problematic videos. Notably, Sachin has 1.6 lakh followers on Instagram and 68,000 followers on Facebook, indicating his content is being “loved” by several social media users. Here are some of the videos from India Gate fiasco where he was seen harassing different tourist groups.

In this video, he suddenly tried to touch feet of a tourist and the man accompanying them was visibly angry.

In this video, he kept pushing a Russian group to join him in dancing.

In the following video, he danced around a foreign tourist couple who was already being harassed by another vlogger.

Netizens demand action against the influencer

The viral videos of Sachin harassing tourists has triggered a wave of anger on the social media platform X. Several netizens have expressed shame and frustration at his behaviour. Netizens tagged the Delhi Police and the Tourism Ministry, demanding immediate action against Sachin and stricter enforcement of regulations at tourist sites. The reaction from netizens indicates growing frustration over the trend of creating viral “reels” at the expense of others’ privacy and comfort, especially when tourists become targets.

The video was initially shared by social media influencer Maxtern. He wrote, “Dear Delhi Police this guy Sachin Raj is harassing foreign girls just to go viral and is degrading the name of India. Please take immediate action.”

Replying to him, popular X handle ThePlacardGuy wrote, “This dude’s entire feed is filled with him harassing people in the name of content creation. When can we expect an action on him and his ilks.”

X user Kumar Rao wrote, “Dear Delhi Police, this guy Sachin Raj is harassing foreign girls just to go viral and is degrading the name of India.

Another X user Shri Krishna Sena wrote, “Dear Bihar Police, this guy Sachin Raj is harassing foreign girls just to go viral and is degrading the name of India.”

Reel culture and India’s tourism image

India has a long history of the ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhavah,” which means the guest is like a God. Millions of tourists visit India every year to experience its culture, heritage, and renowned hospitality. For most, the experience is warm and welcoming. However, the unchecked rise of “reel culture” and the desire to go viral with “cringe content” has escalated over the past few years. Social media users have increasingly sought fame by creating sensational content, often disregarding personal boundaries, and it has become a troubling issue. Incidents like these harm India’s reputation and can discourage foreign tourists from visiting.

To prevent such harassment, the Tourism Ministry and local authorities must enforce stronger rules at tourist spots, reinforcing a respectful and safe environment. Police presence at major attractions can help curb these incidents, while public awareness campaigns could educate citizens on respecting the privacy and comfort of others.

Plea for additional survey at Gyanvapi complex which was rejected by court was not filed by us, clarifies advocate of the main petitioners in the case

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Plea for additional survey at Gyanvapi complex which was rejected by court was not filed by us, clarifies advocate of the main petitioners in the case

A day after a Varanasi Court dismissed a plea for an additional survey at the Gyanvapi complex, it has been revealed that the petition was filed by a different party, not the devotees who were successful in getting a survey of the site done by ASI. Vishnu Shankar Jain, the advocate in the petition said on X that the application which was rejected yesterday was not filed by them.

Advocate Jain further said that a similar plea from their side for additional archaeological survey is already pending with the Supreme Court of India. He further added, “The proper forum for filing this application is SC. Order passed by civil judge Varanasi does not impact our case at all.”

Notably, the application rejected by the Varanasi court was filed by Advocate Vijay Shankar Rastogi, acting as the next friend of Lord Vishweshwar in the case. He had filed the plea in the Fast Track court seeking an order for ASI to conduct an extensive survey of the entire Gyanvapi complex.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted a survey of the Gyanvapi complex last year, the report of which was published in January this year. The report said that the study and survey of the structure strongly suggests the existence of a substantial Hindu temple structure at the Gyanvapi mosque complex.

The ASI survey was the result of a petition filed by five women, who petitioned to be allowed to pray at the ‘Shringar Gauri Sthal’ inside the Gyanvapi complex. After the publication of the survey report, they have already applied for Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of the rest of the basements in the mosque premises, which were not included in the first survey.

FIR registered against Jharkhand Congress leader Irfan Ansari for derogatory remarks against BJP’s Sita Soren

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FIR registered against Jharkhand Congress leader Irfan Ansari for derogatory remarks against BJP’s Sita Soren

Jharkhand Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Neha Arora on Saturday said that an FIR has been registered against Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari for allegedly making derogatory remarks about BJP leader Sita Soren in Jamtara district.

“A case of MCC violation has been registered. An FIR has been registered in Jamtara district for violating MCC provisions. Strict advisory has also been issued to all the political parties in this regard,” Neha Arora said.

Union Minister Annapurna Devi said the statement made by Irfan Ansari exposes the mentality of the Congress party.

“He (Irfan Ansari) has given a very wrong statement on Sita Soren. This exposes the mentality of the Congress party. The Congress party is anti-women and anti-youth…I condemn this statement…Will Rahul Gandhi take back the tickets given to people with such a low level of thinking?… The Congress party should remove such people from the cabinet,” Annapurna Devi said.

Meanwhile, BJP leader Sita Soren said that she is unable to understand where he gets the courage to make such statements.

“I am unable to understand where he gets the courage to make such statements. Who is giving him the courage to make such statements, because no one has ever made such statements against me in Jharkhand…The party has informed the Election Commission about his statement. We will not forgive him…The entire tribal population is angry,” Sita Soren said.

BJP leader Ragini Singh said that insulting women is the policy of the Congress party.

“This is his mentality. It is the policy of Congress to comment on a woman but BJP policy is to respect all the women whether they are of Congress or of BJP,” Ragini Singh said.

Irfan Ansari, the Congress candidate from the Jamtara constituency, stirred controversy with his remarks about Sita Soren, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the same constituency, calling her “rejected” and a “borrowed player.”

On Friday, Sita Soren posted a video on X, claiming that the Congress leader referred to her as “rejected” and a “borrowed player” while responding to a journalist’s question about competing against her in the upcoming election.

The BJP leader also demanded an apology from Ansari for using “indecent language” against her, stating that the public would respond to him.

“Congress @INCIndia candidate Irfan Ansari must apologise for the indecent language he used against me in front of the media immediately after filing his nomination. He has previously made personal comments about me, but this time he has crossed all limits. Irfan ji @IrfanAnsariMLA, apologise, or be prepared for fierce opposition,” she posted on X.

“The indecent words you used while holding such a respected position have alarmed women across society. If you can use such words for me, what must poor and vulnerable women face? As long as such leaders remain in power, women will remain unsafe. The time has come to remove them from power. The way you look at women is now before the public, and the public will respond,” the BJP leader added.

The BJP will contest the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections in alliance with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), Janata Dal (United), and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). BJP will contest 68 seats, AJSU 10 seats, JD-U two seats, and LJP one seat.

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

Union govt issues advisory to curb hoax bomb threats on social media, directs platforms to remove and report threats, cooperate with authorities

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Union govt issues advisory to curb hoax bomb threats on social media, directs platforms to remove and report threats, cooperate with authorities

Amid the relentless hoax bomb threat calls to flights in the country, the union govt on Saturday issued detailed guidelines to tackle the issue. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory emphasizing the responsibility of intermediaries, including social media platforms, to curb the spread of hoax bomb threats to the various airlines operating in India.

MeitY has stressed that social media intermediaries must adhere to the IT Act, 2000, the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 and these platforms are required to promptly remove unlawful content to maintain public order and security.

The ministry said that the instances of malicious acts in the form of hoax bomb threats to such airlines lead to potential threats to the public order & security of the state. Such hoax bomb threats while affecting a large number of citizens also destabilises the economic security of the country.

Further, the scale of spread of such hoax bomb threats has been observed to be dangerously unrestrained due to the availability of the option of “forwarding/re-sharing/re-posting/re-tweeting” on social media platforms. Such hoax bomb threats are mostly misinformation that is massively disrupting the public order, operations of airlines and security of the airline travellers, said the guideline.

Due diligence obligation under the IT Act and Rules

In this regard, the ministry reiterated that that intermediaries including social media intermediaries have a due diligence obligation under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”) and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules, 2021”) to promptly remove such misinformation that affects public order and security of the state.

The notification states that as part of such due diligence obligations, it is the responsibility of concerned intermediaries including social media intermediaries to promptly take necessary action under the IT Rules, 2021 by not allowing any user to host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, store, update or share any unlawful or false information.

Further, the exemption from liability for any third-party information, data, or communication link made available or hosted by social media intermediaries as provided under section 79 of the IT Act shall not apply if such intermediaries do not follow the due diligence obligations as prescribed under the IT Act read with IT Rules, 2021 or abetted or aided, in the commission of the unlawful act.

In case of failure of the intermediaries to observe the due diligence obligations as provided in the IT Rules, 2021, the provision of section 79 of the IT Act shall not be applicable to such intermediary and they shall be liable for consequential action as provided under any law including the IT Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (“BNS”).

The Ministry has reiterated the following key responsibilities for intermediaries including the social media intermediaries:

  1. Prompt Removal of Misinformation: Intermediaries including social media intermediaries must observe their due diligence obligations and disable or remove access to unlawful information, including hoax bomb threats, within strict timelines.
  2. Reporting of Offenses under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Intermediaries must report activities or act that threaten or are likely to threaten the unity, integrity, sovereignty, security, or economic security of India
  3. Cooperation with Government Agencies: Social media intermediaries are required to provide relevant information and assistance to authorised government agencies within stipulated time frames (as soon as possible but not later than 72 hours) to aid in investigations or cybersecurity efforts.

‘There is infighting in Congress on Leader of Opposition’: Haryana CM Saini

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‘There is infighting in Congress on Leader of Opposition’: Haryana CM Saini

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini attacked the Congress party over the delay in the selection of the Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly claiming that there was infighting in the party on LoP.

He criticized the Congress for spreading lies and misleading the public, not just in Haryana but also in the parliament through the leaders of the INDIA bloc.

“It is the internal matter of the Congress party to choose the Leader of the Opposition of Haryana assembly. There is infighting in the Congress on LoP…The role of Congress as the opposition is worrisome. They only spread lies and mislead the public. In the parliament also the leaders of the INDI alliance spread lies…The public has understood the reality and has stopped trusting the Congress party…All the parties of the INDI alliance are involved in corruption,” he said.

CM Saini met Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Saturday. During the meeting, the Chief Minister discussed various developmental projects and initiatives aimed at the growth of the state. The Chief Minister expressed his vision that, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the “double-engine” government (Haryana and central government) will accelerate the pace of development in Haryana.

The Chief Minister was addressing the media persons after he met with the Prime Minister at Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi.

The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister emphasised the need to speed up development initiatives to make life easier and more facile for the citizens. In line with this goal, the Chief Minister had previously met with the Union Minister, of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, and the Union Minister, of Road, Transport, and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, where several projects received approval.

CM Saini affirmed his commitment to advancing Haryana’s development, promising efforts to elevate the state to new heights in growth and progress. Under these projects, plans for expanding the metro rail and the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in Gurugram, along with extending the RRTS project from Sarai Kale Khan to Panipat, further up to Karnal. Similarly, to reduce traffic jams and make commuting easy for people, a network of roads is being constructed across Haryana.

Responding to a question about the representation of women in the Haryana Assembly, the Chief Minister said that PM Modi launched the ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign from Panipat, Haryana. Over the past decade, the Central Government has focused on empowering women. Recently, the Union Government passed the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ to strengthen women’s role in governance. The Chief Minister said that this bill will certainly enable more women to serve in Legislative Assemblies.

He expressed that the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ was a gift from the Prime Minister to empower women, enabling them to explore new frontiers. Further, he highlighted initiatives like ‘Drone Didi’ and the empowerment of women’s self-help groups, part of the double-engine government’s commitment to skill and support women across India.

The Chief Minister in response to a question about paddy procurement stated that he has directed the officers to ensure the procurement of every grain of paddy with moisture content up to 17 per cent and if any complaint is received in this regard, strict action will be taken against them.

CM Saini said that International Gita Mahotsav is celebrated every year in Kurukshetra, the land where Lord Krishna imparted the wisdom of the Gita. The festival attracts people from not only across the nation but from abroad as well, including Union Ministers and other distinguished guests.

While responding to a question regarding the Rajya Sabha candidate for Haryana, the Chief Minister said that such decisions are made by the party’s central parliamentary board. Speaking about the BJP’s membership campaign, he said that the BJP has launched a membership campaign with specific targets assigned by the party’s national president, J.P. Nadda. As part of this initiative, each MLA has been tasked with adding 20,000 new members, while each MP has a target of enrolling 30,000 new members.

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

Centre to launch nationwide drive against manufacturers and retailers of substandard helmets

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Centre to launch nationwide drive against manufacturers and retailers of substandard helmets

In an effort to improve road safety and protect consumers from sub-standard helmets, the central government has directed District Collectors (DCs) and District Magistrates (DMs) to launch a nationwide campaign targeting manufacturers and retailers selling non-compliant helmets for two-wheeler riders.

This initiative by the Department of Consumer Affairs addresses growing concerns about the quality of helmets available in the market and their essential role in protecting lives on the road.

Helmets are critical safety products, and the manufacture of sub-standard or non-ISI helmets severely impacts life safety.

To date, 162 helmet manufacturing licences have been cancelled or have expired. Additionally, 27 search and seizure operations have been conducted to address the misuse of the BIS Standard Mark and violations of quality controls, with cases filed in various courts.

Under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, wearing a helmet is mandatory.

Reports have indicated that sub-standard helmets, lacking the required BIS certification, are being sold along roadsides.

“This poses a severe risk to public safety and has been linked to numerous fatalities in road accidents. There is an urgent need to tackle this issue head-on. The Government calls for strict enforcement against manufacturers operating without BIS licenses or using counterfeit ISI Marks, as well as against retailers selling these non-compliant products to unsuspecting consumers,” stated the government.

Consumers can verify a helmet manufacturer’s BIS licence through the BIS Care App or by visiting the BIS website.

Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Government of India, said, “We urge all stakeholders to actively participate in this campaign for the safety of our citizens.”

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

Jharkhand elections: Congress MLA Irfan Ansari uses abusive words targeting BJP leader Sita Soren, BJP files complaint with EC

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Jharkhand elections: Congress MLA Irfan Ansari uses abusive words targeting BJP leader Sita Soren, BJP files complaint with EC

On 25th October, Congress MLA Irfan Ansari stirred controversy by issuing a controversial remark against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sita Soren. In a statement, without taking her name, he used derogatory language and called Soren “rejected maal” or “rejected goods.” BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission over the remarks. Reportedly, following his nomination filing, Ansari referred to Soren in derogatory terms and labelled her as “rejected maal.” The comments sparked outrage among BJP leaders, who called for action against him.

BJP demands action from Election Commission

A formal complaint to the Election Commission has been submitted through party official Sudhir Srivastava. BJP has demanded Ansari to be barred from the state and prohibited from contesting the elections. Furthermore, BJP has also urged the authorities to initiate criminal proceedings against Ansari. Srivastava, in his complaint, highlighted that Sita Soren, a Scheduled Tribe member and widow, has been gravely insulted. He stated that the remarks from the Congress leader reflect disdain for Soren as well as for all widows and tribal women across the country.

Ansari’s comments raise concerns about respect for tribal women

Srivastava further questioned if Ansari’s remarks echoed the party’s stance towards tribal women. He called Ansari’s remarks indicative of a broader disrespect for tribal women across the Congress Party. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Sinha also criticised the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Significantly, Sita Soren was a JMM leader until recently. She left the party and joined BJP. Sinha asked JMM if the party would have remained silent if such comments were directed at another member of the Soren family, like Kalpana Soren. Sinha further urged JMM to publicly condemn Ansari’s statement.

Sita Soren’s response on social media

Responding to Ansari’s comments, Sita Soren expressed disappointment on the social media platform X. She demanded an apology from Ansari, stating that his language has crossed all boundaries of decency, and warned him of an intensified protest if he does not issue a public apology. Soren further condemned Ansari’s words while noting that his statements not only reflected a dismissive attitude toward her but also instilled fear among women, particularly those who are vulnerable.

She said, “Congress candidate Irfan Ansari must apologise for the inappropriate language he used for me immediately after his nomination in front of the media. He has previously made personal remarks about me, but this time, he has crossed all boundaries. Irfan Ji, apologise, or be prepared for intense protest. Using such indecent language while holding an esteemed position has instilled fear among women across society. If you can use such words for me, what must poor and helpless women go through? As long as leaders like you remain in power, women will remain unsafe. The time has come to uproot such people from power. The way you view women is now clear to the public, and the public will respond to this,” in the post on X in Hindi.

Congress leader Irfan Ansari claimed his remarks were misrepresented

In a statement on X in Hindi, Ansari claimed his remarks were misrepresented and warned of legal action. He said, “Political game through fake video: ₹100 crore defamation claim against BJP and Sita Soren; will file complaint with the Election Commission. It is clear that BJP and Sita Soren have cropped and misrepresented my video. In the original video, I did not even mention Sita Soren’s name, yet BJP is deceitfully using a cropped version to spread lies against me. Upon joining BJP, they have stooped so low as to try and mislead the people of Jamtara region with lies. Sita Soren Ji, you may want to win the election using this cropped video, but remember, the people of Jamtara stand with me and know me well.”

He added, “No matter what tricks you try, the trust of the people remains steadfast with me. This attempt to defame me is not only an attack on my reputation but also a conspiracy to suppress the truth. I will file a ₹100 crore defamation claim against Sita Soren and BJP, and I will also take this matter to the Election Commission. This is the same BJP that, during the Lok Sabha elections, had false allegations made against Nala MLA and Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahato’s son, which were later exposed. Now, these schemers are using the same tactics against me. I will soon seek justice in court and take strict steps against these false accusations. The people of Jharkhand know the truth, and together we will soon expose this web of lies.”

Jharkhand Assembly Elections

The voting for Jharkhand Assembly Elections is scheduled for 13th and 20th November. Apart from Jharkhand, Maharashtra is also holding Assembly elections, with voting scheduled on 20th November. The results will be announced on 23rd November for both states.

GST fraud case: The Hindu ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa’s bail plea rejected, Crime Branch had opposed bail citing hindrance in ongoing investigation

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GST fraud case: The Hindu ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa’s bail plea rejected, Crime Branch had opposed bail citing hindrance in ongoing investigation

The court has denied the bail application of Mahesh Langa, a ‘journalist’ from The Hindu accused of a multi-crore GST scam. On Friday, October 25, the Ahmedabad Metropolitan Court ruled on Langa’s application. He is currently in Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad. The Crime Branch opposed Langa’s bail application in court, arguing that further investigation is required. They stated that granting bail could interfere with the ongoing investigation.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate MV Chauhan rejected Langa’s bail application and issued an order. The District Crime Branch (DCB), which apprehended Langa and the other accused, argued that the investigation is ongoing. In its written statement, DCB stated that several ‘confidential documents’ were found at Langa’s residence, which are under examination. They added that if Langa were granted bail, he might contact individuals connected to these documents, potentially hindering the investigation.

Additionally, the DCB provided details of the case to the court, revealing that Langa allegedly conspired with the owners of Dhruvi Enterprises to evade ‘taxes and GST.’ It was further alleged that Langa obtained a GST number using forged documents and conducted transactions worth ₹43.35 lakh with Dhruvi Enterprises. According to the Crime Branch, Langa created DA Enterprise in his wife’s name to evade taxes, and ₹20 lakh found in his residence was allegedly earned through tax evasion.

On October 8, the Crime Branch arrested Mahesh Langa as part of the GST scam investigation. The DCB informed the court that over 200 illegally formed companies and organizations nationwide, working in a coordinated manner, were involved in this scam by taking advantage of fake Input Tax Credits (ITC). So far, 14 people have been arrested in this case, including ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa.

Additional FIR for Leaking Government Documents in Gandhinagar

Earlier this week, Gandhinagar Police filed another FIR against Langa, alleging he possessed and leaked confidential government documents related to the Gujarat Maritime Board. Investigations revealed that Langa exploited his position as a journalist to obtain government documents and later passed them to others. As per reports, Langa faces charges under Sections 303(2), 306, 316(5), 61(2) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 7(A), 8(1), 12, 13(1), and 12(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. It is anticipated that the police may seek his custody in this case as well.

49 drugs, including calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets, fail quality tests by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

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49 drugs, including calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets, fail quality tests by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

On 24th October, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) released its monthly alerts for substandard drugs. According to CDSCO’s report, drug samples were collected from sales and distribution points and sent for analysis as part of the monthly action taken against sub-par quality drugs. For September, 49 drugs failed testing and were included on the list.

This list includes Calcium Tablets Life Max by Cancer Laboratories, Paracetamol Paediatric by Vivimed Labs Limited, Cetiriz-P Syrup by Arrow Pharma, among others. Two batches each of Hepathin 5000 Injection and Monocef-O 200 also failed the tests. The list below only contains drug and company names, not batch numbers.

  • Metronidazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg by Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd.
  • Vomitel (Domperidon Suspension) by Rainbow Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
  • Oxytocin Injection I.P. 5 IU/1 ml by Pushkar Pharma
  • SPAMET GM 2 Tablets (Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg SR & Glimepiride 2 mg Tablets IP) by Swiss Biotech Parenterals
  • Diclofenac Sodium Tablets IP 50 mg by Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd.
  • Calcium Gluconate Injection I.P. 10 ml by Martin & Brown Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
  • Oxytocin Injection I.P. 1 ml by Radiant Parenterals Ltd.
  • Ceftriaxone Injection I.P. 1g by Zee Laboratories Ltd.
  • Gentamycin Sulphate Injection I.P. 40 mg/ml by Zee Laboratories Ltd.
  • Stimin (Glycopyrrolate 0.5 mg / 5ml + Neostigmine methysulfate Injection 2.5 mg / 5ml) by Celon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
  • Nozal Cream (Ketoconazole Cream BP) by Olcare Laboratories
  • Hepathin 5000 Injection 5 ml / vial (Heparin Sodium Injection IP 5000 IU / 5ml) by Protech Telelinks
  • Gentagain (Gentamicin Injection I.P.) by Regain Laboratories
  • Glipizide Tablets I.P. 5 mg by Zee Laboratories Ltd.
  • Omerin-D Capsules (Omeprazole & Domperidone Capsules IP) by Renowned Life Sciences
  • Chill Acid MPS (Dried Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide & Activated Dimethicone Suspension) by Devout Nord (I) Ltd.
  • Nimuvent-P Tablets (Nimesulide & Paracetamol Tablets) by Innova Captab Limited
  • Cipronir 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg) by Celebrity Biopharma Ltd.
  • SMB OZ Tablets (Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets IP) by Saint Michael Biotech
  • Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP by Life Max Cancer Laboratories
  • LOMJAN (Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 2 mg) by Arya Pharmaceuticals
  • Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg by Life Max Cancer Laboratories
  • Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. by Signature Phytochemical Industries
  • Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 2 mg by Life Max Cancer Laboratories
  • PAN 40 (Pantoprazole Gastro-resistant Tablets IP) by Alkem Health Science
  • Monocef-O 200 (Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mg) by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
  • Clavam 625 (Amoxicillin And Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) by Alkem Health Science
  • Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP by Oscar Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
  • CIPRODAC 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg) by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Ramipril Tablets I.P. 2.5 mg by Relief Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL) by Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals
  • PHENERGAN (Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection I.P.) by Nitin Lifesciences Ltd.
  • Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension IP by Vivimed Labs Limited
  • Spisam Gel (Aluminum Hydroxide, Simethicone & Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension) by Aan Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
  • P-Genta Injection (Gentamicin Sulphate Injection IP) by Primus Pharmaceuticals
  • Flucse – 150 (Fluconazole Tablets IP 150 mg) by Cureza Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
  • Bisalax Tablets (Bisacodyl Tablets I.P.) by Karnani Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
  • Citrize-P (Cetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup) by Arrow Pharma
  • Celofos 1000 Injection (Ifosfamide for Injection IP with Mesna Injection) by Kwality Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • ZERODOL-SP Tablets (Aceclofenac 100 mg, Serratiopeptidase 15 mg & Paracetamol 325 mg Tablets) by Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
  • UTROCLEAR-OZ Solution (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Intra Uterine Solution Vet.) by Ramson Remedies
  • Nopion 150 Tablets (Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets USP) by Digital Vision
  • COUGH-DM Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Syrup) by Sunfine Healthcare
  • KEFZONE-S INJECTION (Cefoperazone and Sulbactam for Injection) by ANG Lifesciences India Ltd.
  • CASIDTAZ P Injection (Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection IP) by ANG Lifesciences India Ltd.
  • NUROFENS-2500 Injection (Methylcobalamin Injection 2500 mcg) by Systole Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Torverge-10 Tablets (Torsemide Tablets IP 10 mg) by J.M. Laboratories

These 49 drugs did not meet the required quality standards out of a total of 3,000 drug samples collected by CDSCO. Additionally, CDSCO has flagged four medicines manufactured by fake companies as spurious. These drugs are Urimax-D batch number GH30334, Shelcal 500 batch number GDCD0581, Pan-D batch number 2344507, and Deca-Durabolin 25 Injection batch number G20620.

For these drugs under investigation, CDSCO wrote, “The actual manufacturer (as per label claim) has informed that the impugned batch of the product has not been manufactured by them and that it is a spurious drug. The product is purported to be spurious; however, the same is subject to the outcome of the investigation.”

The batches of non-standard drugs have been recalled as per CDSCO guidelines to ensure public safety. CDSCO chief Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi said that only around 1% of all drugs tested failed to meet the quality benchmarks, indicating that stringent monitoring measures are effectively controlling substandard drug production.

List of state drugs that failed the test

  • Neurotem-NT (Pregabalin) by Catasta Pharmaceuticals (Jammu and Kashmir)
  • Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets IP 500 mg by Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd (Jammu and Kashmir)
  • Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets IP by Karnani Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (Jammu and Kashmir)
  • Floxages-OZ (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets IP) by Suraksha Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Wintel 40 Tablets by Himalaya Meditek Pvt. Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Moxica-250 (Amoxicillin Dispersible Tablets IP 250 mg) by Indica Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Frusemide Injection IP 20 mg by Nestor Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Cloxacillin Sodium Capsules IP 250 mg by Nestor Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Fluorometholone Eye Drops IP by Cotec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Panlib 40 Tablets by Himalaya Meditek Pvt. Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • B-Cidal 625 by VADSP Pharmaceuticals (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Flavoshine (Trypsin, Bromelain & Rutoside Trihydrate Tablets) by Tiruvision Medcare (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • C Mont LC Kid (Montelukast & Leveocetirizine Dihydrochloride syrup) by Cian Healthcare Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Yogaraja Guggulu Tablet by Oushadhi, The Pharmaceutical Corporation (IM) (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Pantoprazole Injection BP 40 mg by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Glimepiride Tablets IP by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Cough Syrup by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd. (Thiruvananthapuram)

State drug alerts are more region-specific. The state drug control authority may issue it, sometimes with CDSCO involvement, for drugs found to be substandard or potentially harmful within that particular state. The action is mostly limited to the region specified. Not all states sends the data to CDSCO on monthly basis.

Previous alerts by CDSCO warned consumers about Paracetamol, Antacid Pan-D, Levocetrizine and more

In September this year, CDSCO identified over 50 drugs as “Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert” in its latest monthly report. More than 50 drugs, including those used to treat fever, diabetes, hypertension, vitamins, calcium D3 supplements, bacterial infections, and acid reflux, failed quality tests undertaken by India’s drugs regulatory authority.

CDSCO has released two lists of pharmaceuticals that did not pass quality checks: one “Not of Standard Quality” naming 48 popular drugs and another with answers from pharmaceutical companies whose products failed to meet the safety standards. Companies producing negatively rated pharmaceuticals include Hetero Drugs, Alkem Laboratories, Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Meg Lifesciences, and Pure & Cure Healthcare. In addition, Hindustan Antibiotic Limited (HAL) manufactured the anti-stomach infection medicine Metronidazole, which did not meet the quality criteria.

Hindus were target of Lathicharge, stone pelting, and bullets; Islamists didn’t even get a scratch: Eyewitness of Bahraich violence

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Hindus were target of Lathicharge, stone pelting, and bullets; Islamists didn’t even get a scratch: Eyewitness of Bahraich violence

On Sunday (13th October 2024), an Islamist mob killed Ram Gopal Mishra in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh. The same mob also vandalised the idols of Maa Durga being taken for immersion, protesting against which, many devotees were injured.

After this anti-Hindu violence, the violent mob played the victim card and the leftists started portraying the Muslim community as the victim. OpIndia’s investigation revealed that the real victims of the violence are Hindus.

It has also been claimed that the attack on the devotees was instigated from the mosque. However, the Bahraich administration continues to deny this claim of many eyewitnesses.

This violence took place in Maharajganj market, which falls in Hardi police station area of ​​​​Bharaich. Maruti Nandan Tripathi, an eyewitness of this violence, spoke to OpIndia. Maruti told us that when the violence started, he was watching the fair at the immersion site, about 1 km away from the incident site. As soon as he got information about the attack on the phone, he reached Maharajganj market. At that time, the angry Hindus were demanding action from the police administration against those who pelted stones on the idol and forcibly stopped the DJ.

Maruti Nandan said that the administration was not paying any attention to the complaints of the devotees, due to which the tension was increasing. During the protest, stones were again pelted on Hindus in the presence of the police, due to which some people started beating the tin shed of Abdul Hamid’s house. Then, Ram Gopal Mishra got angry and he went to the roof of Abdul Hamid. Here, after taking out the green flag, he was shot dead.

Earlier, Islamists had uprooted the flag of Hindus. Maruti Nandan Tripathi says that apart from stone pelting and attack on Durga idols, Islamists had uprooted the flags of Hindus installed along the way. Some people were coming down with the unconscious body of Ram Gopal Mishra from Abdul Hamid house, then bullets were fired, the video of which is also available. No vehicle could be found to take the injured Ram Gopal to the hospital. Some people were taking him in an e-rickshaw, when its battery died halfway through. The remaining distance from there was covered by bike. Ram Gopal was declared dead on arrival in the hospital.

Most of the devotees left the idol alone and went to the hospital with Ram Gopal Mishra. The administration lathicharged the remaining Hindus. The Islamist mob took advantage of the stampede caused by this lathicharge. Maruti Nandan further tells that many Islamists came out of their houses and broke the idols on the road. At the same time, many people attacked the devotees in groups. Taking advantage of the lathicharge by the police, an Islamist mob chased the devotees for a long distance.

The order to attack the procession was received from the mosque

Maruti Nandan Tripathi’s allegation about the announcements from the mosque present at the site of the incident, is diametrically opposite to the claims of Bahraich police. Maruti Nandan says that the attack on the devotees of Maa Durga was incited from the mosque. According to Maruti Nandan, when Ram Gopal climbed the roof of Abdul Hamid’s house, it was announced from the mic of the mosque, “Everyone gather. We will not let him go. Beat him.” The violent mob that came out after this even included children and old people.

Eyewitness Maruti Nandan further tells us that he saw most of the Islamist mob on the roofs as well. They were apparently throwing stones and bottles. They came out of the houses and broke any vehicle going to the immersion procession.

We don’t know what happened to our idols

While talking to us, Maruti Nandan Tripathi became emotional. He said that he does not know what happened to the idols of his beloved Maa Durga, which he was going to immerse with devotion, after the attack. He says that there were more than half a dozen such idols which got stuck in the middle due to the attack by the Islamist mob. Then the devotees fled from there due to the lathicharge by the police. Maruti Nandan does not know what happened to those idols later.

In his statement, Maruti Nandan further says that he had heard that later the administration had the idols of Maa Durga immersed. However, Maruti Nandan was very hurt by this kind of attack on his religious sentiments. Maruti Nandan has also demanded from the government to pay attention to the family of Ram Gopal Mishra.

The shop is just a sham, the real work is smuggling across the border

The main accused in Maharajganj violence is Abdul Hamid and his family. Abdul Hamid works as a jeweler but Maruti Nandan considers it to be just a sham. Maruti Nandan claims that Abdul Hamid’s family has long been involved in crimes like smuggling from the Nepal border. Referring to his elder son Pintu, Maruti Nandan says that the police from Nepal have come several times to arrest him.

Maruti Nandan further says that Sarfaraz, who shot Ram Gopal, also used to often indulge in hooliganism in Maharajganj and its surrounding areas. This entire family is basically accused of smuggling weapons from the Nepal border. Maruti Nandan claims that the system that Abdul Hamid has created cannot be created from a jeweler’s shop.

It was the Hindus who received the blows of lathi and bullets, no one from the other side got even a scratch

Maruti Nandan Tripathi describes the incident of Sunday (13th October) as completely one-sided. He says that during the violence, both the Islamist mob and the police force attacked the devotees together. While the police were lathicharging, the Islamist mob was throwing stones, bottles and bullets. Maruti Nandan told us that more than half a dozen people were injured and one who died due to the violence were also from the Hindu community. He claims that not even a single Muslim got a scratch because the police showed all its force only on the devotees.

OpIndia decided to investigate these claims of Maruti Nandan. We reached Nathuapur, another village affected by the violence on October 13, which is about 5 km from Maharajganj. Here we saw Muslim families sitting comfortably outside their homes and talking in the Hindu-dominated village. During this time we met Mohammad Kaleem who told in Awadhi language, “Humka to koi parisam nahin hai. Maris-peetis koi nahin.” (We have no problem. No one beat me up).

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