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Every day, millions of posts are made online — tweets, videos, memes, reels. Some content is violent, misleading, or even dangerous.  This is where content moderation comes in. However, deciding what stays up and what comes down isn't as simple as it sounds.   In fact, X has sued the Union government in the Karnataka High Court for the SAHYOG portal, which it says is a “censorship portal” that allows local police and different parts of the government to demand takedowns. The Karnataka High Court did not grant interim relief to X after the Centre informed the court that there was no reason for the social media platform to be apprehensive of any coercive action against it. The matter will be taken up on April 24.  Taking down content is actually quite normal in India. In 2024, the govt blocked a 28,000 URLs across various social media platforms. These URLs had content linked to pro-Khalistan separatist movements, hate speech, and material that are considered to be la threat to national security and public order.  A recent report in The Hindu says that nearly a third of the 66 takedown notices sent to X by the Ministry of Home Affairs' Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) over the past year warn the platform to remove content about Union Ministers and Central government agencies.  This included content about PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and his son Jay Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.   Globally, too, platforms have come under criticism for content moderation, or the lack of it. Facebook's role in amplifying hate speech during the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar is one such example. In the U.S., Twitter's internal communications — revealed in the so-called “Twitter Files” — sparked a debate about political bias and backchannel moderation. Instagram users have repeatedly flagged the increase of graphic content.   Countries are responding to this challenge in very different ways. The European Union is pushing for algorithmic transparency and accountability with its Digital Services Act. The U.S. had taken a hands off approach despite several controversies. In India, the government and law enforcement agencies flag content to be taken down.  So, who gets to decide what free speech looks like in the digital age? Is it the government, the platform themselves, or the public? And how do we draw the line between harmful content and healthy debate? Guest:  Dr. Sangeeta Mahapatra, Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies Host: Nivedita V Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.

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First, The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak discusses the ongoing row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and tell us about the relationship between Ambedkar, the Congress, and the RSS.Next, The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath talks about the recent anti-Muslim remarks made by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav during an event organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (14:30).Finally, The Indian Express' Ritika Chopra provides an update about a 19-year-old B.Tech student who duped a top US university but was later exposed after bragging about it (25:05).Hosted, written and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catch-Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express, and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 18th of December, and here are the headlines:Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Ruckus Over Amit Shah's CommentsProceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on Tuesday following a ruckus over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Dr. BR Ambedkar. The Congress strongly criticized the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, calling for its immediate withdrawal. Despite this, the bill was introduced after a vote in the Lok Sabha via an electronic voting system, with Speaker Om Birla overseeing the process.Modi Defends Amit Shah, Slams Congress Over Ambedkar RemarksPrime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Opposition's accusations that Union Minister Amit Shah insulted Dr. BR Ambedkar, claiming Congress's "rotten ecosystem" spread malicious lies to cover up its misdeeds. Modi said the Congress, led by a single dynasty, had humiliated Ambedkar's legacy and the SC/ST communities. His remarks, posted on X, accused Congress of trying to erase Ambedkar's contributions and criticized its tactics to hide its past failures.Kejriwal Announces ‘Sanjeevani Yojana' Ahead of Delhi ElectionsAam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal unveiled the 'Sanjeevani Yojana' on Wednesday, promising free medical care for all citizens over 60, in both government and private hospitals. The scheme is seen as a counter to the BJP-led Centre's Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), which provides secondary and tertiary healthcare to economically vulnerable families. Kejriwal aims to attract senior voters ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.CAG Report Finds Undue Benefits to Maharashtra Road ContractorsThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) revealed that Maharashtra road contractors received undue benefits worth Rs 203 crore due to reduced penalties imposed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). An audit found that NHAI violated concession agreements in projects in Nanded and Thane districts, which resulted in lower damage recoveries than stipulated. The CAG report, tabled in Lok Sabha on December 16, highlighted violations of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) guidelines by NHAI.Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Retirement from International CricketRavichandran Ashwin, India's premier spinner, announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane. The 38-year-old spinner, who played in the second Test in Adelaide, revealed his decision following an emotional chat with former India captain Virat Kohli. Ashwin, who is India's second-highest Test wicket-taker with 537 wickets, thanked the fans and expressed that his appearance in Brisbane would be his last day representing India on the international stage.This was the Catch-Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Why BJP must select a real national president, someone who would act like one and not always wait for Home Minister Amit Shah's instructions, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect

First, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, discusses the ongoing tensions between India and Canada and the significance of the allegations against Home Minister Amit Shah.Next, The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt shares key highlights from the latest Global TB Report and the challenges India faces in eliminating tuberculosis (11:38).Finally, The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda talks about India's plans to adjust its Olympic funding scheme following its lackluster performance in Paris (21:26).Hosted, written and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 18th of October and here are this week's headlines.India strongly refuted Canada's claims on Tuesday regarding evidence of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Government sources indicated that no specifics had been provided and criticized Canada for shifting the burden of proof onto India. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the importance of their upcoming national security advisor meeting, but no progress was reported. Indian officials dismissed Canadian assertions as vague accusations, asserting that they are unfounded and misleading.The Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday that the Maharashtra assembly polls will be held on 20th of November, while Jharkhand will vote in two phases on 13th and 20th November. Results for both elections will be revealed on 23rd of November. The BJP aims to regain power in Maharashtra, where it partners with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and seeks to gain ground in Jharkhand.The Indian Express learnt that days after receiving multiple bomb threats against flights on social media, Indian intelligence agencies traced the originating IP addresses to London and Germany. The agencies requested X to provide the IP addresses linked to the posts and to deactivate the associated accounts. Initial reports indicate that three accounts were involved, with two IPs traced to London and Germany. Users appeared to have utilized a VPN to conceal their identities, while details of the third account are still pending.OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term in Panchkula on Thursday, following the BJP's historic success in the recent Assembly elections. Saini staked his claim to form the government, hours after being unanimously elected as the BJP's state legislature party leader, The swearing-in ceremony attended by Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah among other prominent leaders coincided with Valmiki Jayanti, and 14 cabinet ministers, including Saini, took their oaths. In a landmark decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam before January 1, 1966. The court called for stricter enforcement of laws against illegal immigration and judicial oversight of citizenship legislation. While Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and three justices supported the ruling, Justice J.B. Pardiwala dissented. The bench clarified that immigrants entering Assam after 25th of March, 1971, are deemed illegal.Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar — a mastermind of the 7th f October, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war — was killed on thursday in an Israeli military operation in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip. The death of Sinwar represents a major boost to the Israeli military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a string of high-profile assassinations of prominent leaders of its enemies in recent months. Sinwar became the leader of Hamas following the assassination of former leader Ismail Haniyeh in August. He had not been seen in public since the Hamas attacks, and was believed to be hiding in the extensive network of tunnels beneath Gaza.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.-----------------------------------------------------------CSF Episode links:Episode 1Episode 2Episode 3

The podcast above was made by the Google Gemini AI via notebookLM.A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-narrative-building-of-west-and-the-threat-of-regime-change-13827231.htmlWhile we can all laugh at the absurdities mouthed by Justin Trudeau in his crusade against India and Hindus, there are meta-questions that really beg for an answer: what the heck is going on? Who is behind all this? Why now? What other precedents do we look at? What do we see as immediate fallout?I am a student of narrative building. I wrote of information warfare a couple of months ago in https://rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/p/ep-131-information-warfare-narrative and pointed out that this particular method of creation of narratives, while it has long been popular, now functions at warp speed, and the targets of such narratives often get blind-sided, or worse.I spoke of the sudden U-turns that ended up deposing erstwhile friends like Saddam Hussein and Manuel Noriega; and I pointed out that something along those lines had happened with Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh in August. There are other examples: for instance, the Maidan Revolution courtesy Victoria Nuland that ended up in the overthrow in Ukraine of Viktor Yanukovych, the installation of Vladimir Zelensky, and… well, you know the rest. There is a pattern: you unilaterally label somebody a terrorist, and then you proceed to topple him/her. In the old American idiom, “give a dog a bad name, and hang him”. With our supine obeisance to Big Tech and Western media, and thus the gaslighting, we (that is, anybody other than the elites running the West) just believe this, and blame ourselves for not noticing this all along. Total mind-control, in other words.That makes me quite nervous about what's going on with the Canadians. It's true that the Trudeaus, pere et fils, have simply ignored the Khalistani terror problem, both before and after the tragic downing of Air India Kanishka, Flight 182, almost 40 years ago, and the deaths of 329 people. Since those 329 were mostly brown people, it appeared to be not an issue. There was dissenting opinion: the Major Commission report from 2021 https://www.majorcomm.ca/en/reports/finalreport.html  excoriated the Canadian government for incompetence and complacency. Here is an excerpt.But nobody has ever been brought to book for the bombing. And this has gotten worse over time: Khalistanis like US citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun regularly threaten to blow up Air India planes, and warn that this will happen on specific occasions where he suggests people should avoid flying on Air India. These are acts of transnational terror and intimidation, but he gets a pass.Maybe it's a coincidence, but after Trudeau's outburst earlier this week, there have been at least a dozen incidents of bomb threats against Indian-owned aircraft. One circumpolar Air India Delhi-Chicago flight ended up landing in an obscure Canadian airport in Iqualuit in the Great White North because of an online bomb threat. It's possible that Khalistanis are involved.Furthermore, there is some kind of a summons issued against Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in a lawsuit filed by Pannun (who is a lawyer himself) in the comical case of an alleged plot to bump him off, wherein an alleged Indian operative allegedly tried to pay an alleged hitman money to do the deed. The latest round of the hoo-haa has Canadians targeting Home Minister Amit Shah. Dutifully, the Washington Post with its old US State Department links has made a whole series of serious allegations, which would be funny if they weren't noir. The fact that the Ministry of External Affairs reacted sharply to this circus, alas, does not mean there is some new-found spine, but simply that the bureaucrats were peeved that one of them, the senior IFS officer who was Ambassador to Canada, was humiliated. Normally, most bureaucrats have children in the US, or are eyeing lucrative Western sinecures. They tend not to do anything that might damage their personal interests. But this time it IS different. Things are coming to a head. The sum and substance is that, after the long-running attack on social media on Hindus as ‘pajeets' and ‘street defecators', now the stage is set to declare “the Modi regime” a “rogue government”, as though fascist, brutal, anti-minority, and other epithets they habitually use were not enough. The next step would be regime change, of course. Is India prepared to defend itself?All this is strictly from the Deep State playbook, so a priori I would blame either Foggy Bottom or Langley, but right now, in the middle of a grueling Presidential election? Don't they have bigger fish to fry? So I started to wonder if it was some other entity that had prodded Trudeau. It was interesting to see the closed ranks among the Five Eyes, which is to say English-speaking white countries or Anglosphere. Keir Starmer of the UK, again dutifully, supported Trudeau with alacrity, so much so that I began to wonder if this assault on India is actually a British plot, considering two things.Brits must have been really annoyed that an Indian-origin PM, Rishi Sunak, ruled them for a while, and they think India is insufficiently respectful of the British King, who, oddly enough, is Canada's Head of State, and probably Australian and New Zealand's as well. Maybe they blame India for Chagossians finally getting out of brutal colonial control (which by the way means the end of the grandly named “British Indian Ocean Territories”) which has an impact on the US naval base at Diego Garcia, for which Chagos islanders had been displaced. The Five Eyes have exalted opinions of themselves. For instance, one of the Biden administration's many unfathomable decisions was to downgrade the sensible Quad (the brainchild of Abe Shinzo) and instead plump for AUKUS (which is all, well, white) with the remarkable story of wanting British technology transfer to Australia re submarines. Let me repeat that: British. Technology. Transfer. And here I was, thinking the objective was to contain a rampaging China!Then there are other little episodes that need to be remembered. Sheikh Hasina stated that the US wanted an island near Chittagong for a naval base, and more alarmingly, that there was a plan for a Christian Zo state that would include territories in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. This is again a Deep State modus operandi, see East Timor and South Sudan. Furthemore, the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, has been hyperactive in “sub-national diplomacy” along with other US officials, meeting a Tamil supremacist M K Stalin one day, doling out funds paying special attention to the restive Northeast the next day.Not content with that, here's more from the energetic Garcetti:Assuming these tweets are authentic, things do look a little bleak for India and the “Modi regime” at the moment. Balkanizing India has long been a goal of the Deep State, reflecting the wishes of its proxies in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. I hate to be a Cassandra, but a rising and strong India is not on the agenda of anybody but Indians, and that too only some Indians. Others, and you know who they are, are quite happy to revert to the status quo of the pre-1991 era, when India, the alleged socialist paradise, steadily lost ground and became poorer and poorer relative to other countries.These are dangerous times. I have been nervous about Deep State intent since the days of Madeleine Albright and Robin Raphel, and I am concerned about the coming Kamala Harris Presidency (yes, she will be POTUS). I am worried about a faction of the US establishment that is congenitally anti-India. Given the looming threat of China, I would much prefer a good working relationship between the US and India, my two favorite countries, and I'd like to take the protestations of common interests (including a very large purchase of Predator drones by India) at face value, but as Ronald Reagan said memorably, “Trust, but verify”. 1325 words, 17 Oct 2024 This is a public episode. 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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 25th of July and here are today's headlines.Amid heavy rains overnight and persistent downpour, especially in the catchment areas of dams, parts of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad reported flooding this morning. The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange alert' for the next two days in the city. Four deaths have so far been reported in the rain-related incidents, including three due to electrocution and one due to a rock fall. The city witnessed three landslides and a wall collapse as confirmed by the Police Commission.Meanwhile, due to torrential rains local train services in Mumbai were disrupted, as heavy waterlogging in many places brought traffic to a standstill. The IMD issued a ‘red alert' for Mumbai and the neighbouring districts of Thane and Raigad. SpiceJet, Air India, and IndiGo also announced potential flight disruptions, while schools and colleges were shut.The debate on the Union Budget 2024-25 is underway in both Houses of the Parliament. Congress MP from Jalandhar, Charanjit Singh Channi said there is an undeclared emergency in the country citing the crisis in Manipur, the plight of farmers, rape of Dalit woman in UP. Channi also raised the issue of the depreciation of the Indian rupee's value and questioned the absence of Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the House.Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication, facial recognition of candidates, and live Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV surveillance are among the measures that the UPSC now plans to introduce to prevent “cheating, fraud, unfair means, and impersonation” during the examinations that it conducts. This comes in the wake of the case of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is facing a UPSC probe for allegedly “faking her identity” and a row over the NEET UG paper leak case.Typhoon Gaemi made landfall in Taiwan, leaving 22 people dead in the Philippines from flooding and landslides, and three in Taiwan, with more than 220 reported injured. The island has seen persistent flooding in low-lying areas, landslides, and damage to homes and shops. Offices and schools in Taiwan were closed for the second consecutive day today and people were urged to stay home and away from the coastline. The island is regularly hit by typhoons and has boosted its warning systems, but its typography, high population density and high-tech economy make it difficult to avoid losses when such storms hit.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Shashank Bhargava.It's the 1st of July and here are today's headlines.A ruckus ensued in the Lok Sabha during the first speech of Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in the 18th Lok Sabha. The commotion began when Gandhi gestured toward the Treasury Bench and remarked, “those who call themselves Hindus talk about violence.” This statement triggered an uproar in the Lower House, prompting intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The BJP has since demanded an apology from him.The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has consented to jailed Kashmir leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, taking his oath as an MP on the 5th of July. Tomorrow, Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh will rule on the interim bail plea of Rashid, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, Delhi, in connection with a 2017 terror funding case. Rashid won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate from the Baramulla constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, defeating his nearest rival, Omar Abdullah, by over 200,000 votes.A Delhi court today sentenced activist Medha Patkar to five months' imprisonment in the defamation case filed against her in 2001 by Vinai Kumar Saxena, now the Delhi Lieutenant Governor. In 2000, Saxena had published an advertisement against Patkar's Narmada Bachao Andolan, which opposed the construction of dams on the river. Following this, Patkar allegedly issued a “press notice” against Saxena. In 2001, a defamation suit was filed against Patkar in an Ahmedabad court, which was later transferred to Delhi on the Supreme Court's directions.Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the Opposition to refrain from politicizing the new criminal laws that came into effect today and appealed to them for holding dialogue before resorting to protests. The three new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) – were approved by Parliament last December to replace the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Indian Evidence Act respectively.The Russian Defence ministry has reported that the country's forces have taken over two villages in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The ministry, in a brief statement on the Telegram messaging app, said its forces have also improved their positions along the frontline around the villages. Meanwhile, Ukraine's General Staff said that "heavy fighting" was taking place in the area around the villages.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.Preparing for Civil Services? The Indian Express content that keeps you ahead of the curve is now available also on IAS Saathi. This new AI-driven app provides you credible information and aims to keep a balance of study & health. Download today on Google PlayStore and Apple Appstore.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iassathi.IASsathi&hl=en

First, Indian Express' Apurva Vishwanath tells us about the Supreme Court overturning its own 1998 judgment, where a five-judge bench held that legislators were immune from prosecution for taking bribes.Next, Indian Express' Vikas Pathak shares the biggest highlights from the BJP's first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls (09:45).And in the end, Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary updates us on the ongoing protests in Ladakh and the latest meeting between the region's representatives and Home Minister Amit Shah (19:26).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Dear listeners, before we start today's show, a quick announcement. Today we have published the ninth episode of our podcast series, The Early Childhood Project. Indian Express in collaboration with the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF), has brought you this 10 part series where our host, Anuradha Varma speaks to experts, parents, and caregivers about the critical development of children, and how to lay the foundation for good health and learning, in later childhood and adulthood. In the latest episode, we hear from the talented actor and devoted mom, Soha Ali Khan, to discuss the unique challenges of raising children in a post-Covid world. So don't miss out on the episode, and the series which is available on our website indianexpress.com and everywhere you get your podcasts.Now, on with the show.This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 19th of December and here are the headlines.49 Lok Sabha MPs, including NC leader Farooq Abdullah, Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Karti Chidambaram and NCP Supriya Sule were suspended for disrupting House proceedings today. With this, a total of 141 MPs have now been suspended in this Winter session of the Parliament – 95 from Lok Sabha and 46 from Rajya Sabha. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm today as Opposition MPs continued their protests over their suspension and pressing for a statement from PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the Parliament security breach. The Bombay High Court allowed an appeal filed by Gautam Navlakha. He is the accused in the Elgaar Parishad case and had challenged an order of a special NIA court which rejected his bail application in April this year. On the request of NIA, the HC stayed implementation of its order by three weeks for central agency to approach the Supreme Court. Navlakha, who was arrested on April 14, 2020, has been incarcerated since then; and has been under house arrest in Navi Mumbai since Supreme Court order of November last year. The first session of the 16th Madhya Pradesh Assembly witnessed controversy regarding a portrait of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru being replaced with that of Dr B R Ambedkar. Congress leaders said that while installing an Ambedkar portrait was a welcome move, the removal of Nehru's amounted to a “conspiracy of the BJP to change history”. Government officials said the portrait had been removed because it was in bad condition, and that later it was decided to install an Ambedkar portrait there.Former chief minister of Chhattisgarh Raman Singh was elected as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly today. Outgoing speaker and present Leader of Opposition Charan Das Mahant moved the proposal for the election of Singh as the Speaker and former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as well as other MLAs gave their mandate to the BJP leader.Over a 100 people have been killed in China after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck two northwestern provinces of the country Monday night. Local authorities said that as many as 105 people have been killed and 397 injured in Gansu province, while in neighbouring Qinghai province, 13 people have been killed and 182 injured.The epicentre of the quake was in Jishishan county.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Anand Mohan joins us to talk about the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav and why this choice surprised the state BJP leadership.Second, Indian Express' Deep Mukherjee tells us about a tinder date that proved to be fatal for a Jaipur-based engineer Dushyant Sharma. (08:22)Lastly, we talk about Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on Jawaharlal Nehru. (16:27)Hosted by Rahel PhiliposeWritten and produced by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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In this episode of Dispatches from Manipur, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar bears witness to the escalating distrust & fear between communities forcing residents of Kangpokpi District to guard the NH2 (Imphal-Dimapur) highway. With the help of first-person accounts, she captures the angst of the people affected by the violence & why they are choosing to continue to guard the highway & check every vehicle passing by.  Only a few days ago, the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) had, in response, to an appeal by Home Minister Amit Shah lifted the blockade for seven days allowing passage of essential supplies such as commodities and medicines. However, protracted violence, including one on June 9, where three Kuki villagers were killed meant that distrust among communities has only intensified.See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

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The Congress has returned to power in Karnataka with an emphatic victory. It has won 135 seats – more than double the BJP's tally – and has increased its vote share by 5% from the last Assembly poll. While the BJP held on to its vote share, its seat share fell by one-third. All the high decibel campaigning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah proved to be inadequate. How did the Congress manage to secure this victory? What were the main issues that decided the elections? And what does this poll result mean for the big Assembly elections that are due later this year, and of course the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

On a Sunday morning, a dozen young children gathered in a small, tin shed with plastic sheets for a roof and no flooring.This is an informal school for children of all ages near the Hebbal locality in north Bangalore, India, taught by college-aged volunteers. But not much studying happens amid laughter, giggles and chaos.Children who live here also attend formal government-run schools — but not regularly — because they move frequently to new places when their parents, who collect and segregate trash, have to migrate in constant search of work.Most of the children came from villages in the eastern state of West Bengal, where their parents say they can not find decent-paying work. Although migrant waste pickers earn more in larger cities, they also face constant harassment from the police and local residents. College students volunteer to teach children at an informal school in Bangalore, India. Credit: Raksha Kumar/The World Agents who arrange migrants' work set up small tin sheds on a large, open field for the families. Police say the flimsy homes were constructed illegally and on government land, so they periodically evict the tenants. The residents say the police will sometimes take bribes to let them stay, which many can not afford. Waste pickers in north Bangalore separate trash to make a living. Credit: Raksha Kumar/The World “With the minimum income they are earning from this, they are having to again pay the police to stay here in these tin sheds,” said Saniya Nourin, who volunteers at the school.“But, those who are targeted are the ones who speak Bengali, and those who are Muslim,” said Maggie Paul, a scholar from the University of Adelaide who has been documenting Bengali migrants in India.Bengali migrant Salmina Sheikh came from a village near the city of Kolkata a year ago to rejoin her husband, who makes about $120 a month by selling segregated waste to nearby recycling plants.“We need this money for our children, we can barely give them nutritious food in our village.”Salmina Sheikh, mother and resident of informal settlement in BangaloreSalmina Sheikh, who is six months pregnant and has a 2-year-old daughter, said they need the money for their children. "We can barely give them nutritious food in our village,” she said while cooking on an open fire outside her mud hut.She added that staying in their village means there would be no money left for her children's education. She said the police sometimes take away their money or phones — the police have denied this.  Salmina Sheikh sits with her toddler inside her home in an informal settlement in Bangalore, India. Credit: Raksha Kumar/The World The Indian state of West Bengal shares a history, culture and language with neighboring Bangladesh. It's difficult to differentiate Muslims from West Bengal and those from Bangladesh since they all speak Bengali.  And many Indian migrants say they are being harassed merely for being Muslim.“We all have documents to prove that we are Indian citizens,” said Saeeb Sheikh, a local agent who is not related to Salmina Sheikh. He receives a commission for bringing migrant workers from the poorer regions of West Bengal to Bangalore. Homes in this informal settlement in Bangalore, India, are made of tin and plastic sheets. Credit: Raksha Kumar/The World A 27-year-old agent who asked not to be named to avoid trouble with authorities admitted that some workers from Bangladesh are paid less than workers from India. Political climateSince 2019, when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected for the second term, his party has spoken out against those they call "illegal immigrants" from Bangladesh.Home Minister Amit Shah has also addressed the media on the issue several times.“We will not let even one illegal immigrant stay in the country," Shah said. He has even used derogatory names to describe Bangladeshi immigrants.Scholar Maggie Paul said that this is an ageold narrative — Muslims from neighboring countries taking away land, jobs and resources —that ultimately galvanizes votes. She traces the issue back to the British division of the subcontinent into Hindu-dominated India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.Karnataka, the capital of Bangalore, will go to the polls in about two weeks to elect a state assembly. Many candidates are seeking votes by claiming they will rid the city of illegal migrants from Bangladesh. Trash segregators in Bangalore, India, pile up glass bottles to one side as they separate waste. Credit: Raksha Kumar/The World “I get WhatsApp messages congratulating me on my work in removing these Muslim migrants," said a Karnataka politician who asked not to be named because he has not been cleared by his party to speak to the media. Paul said that harassment by the authorities serves a two-fold purpose: politicians get electoral gains and migrant labor becomes all the more vulnerable and open to exploitation.And, in a country ruled by a Hindu nationalist party, their Muslim religion pushes them toward maximum vulnerability,  said author and researcher Govind Kelkar.The People's Union for Civil Liberties filed a case in January 2020 in the Karnataka High Court challenging an eviction of a settlement in Bangalore. The following month, the court asked the government to provide alternate housing arrangements and compensate the migrants monetarily for losses caused by evictions. High-rises seen from a waste pickers colony in north Bangalore, India. Credit: Raksha Kumar/The World Ravi Nair, with the South Asia Human Rights Documentation Center, a New Delhi-based nonprofit, explained it this way: “If the government resorts to large-scale deportation of Bangladeshi climate and economic migrants, the waste collection, sanitation and scavenging sector would collapse in all major Indian cities." Raksha Kumar is a media fellow working on migration with the Asia Pacific Forum On Women, Law and Development. This story was part of her fellowship.Related: 'India is a tinderbox': Religious tensions come to a boiling point after brutal murder of Hindu tailor

Earlier this month, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a rally in Baramulla. But Pandits say that their demand for relocation to Jammu found no mention in his speech.

Starting with the Gandhi Medical College of Bhopal, all Govt. Medical Colleges of MP are going to introduce text books in Hindi for its MBBS Course. Text books were launched yesterday by Home MInister Amit Shah. Sankrant Sanu talks to Sanjay Dixit about the move, specially because a large number among the medical community are opposing it.

Managing a difficult relationship has brought dividends to both India and Bangladesh. By all accounts, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina have transcended many barriers and rapids to take their relationship in a direction that benefits both countries.  Mr. Modi appears to have put some distance between his Home Minister Amit Shah's use of the term “termite” when referring to Bangladeshi immigrants and the potential of bilateral ties.  Sheikh Hasina's visit shows that with due preparation even an agreement to share the river waters of the Kushiyara is possible even as an accord on the Teesta proves elusive. There's little doubt that Hasina's statement that “as long as Prime Minister Modi is here, Bangladesh and India will resolve” problems between them is significant. 

Kashmiri Pandits, many of whom were given government jobs and brought to the Valley a decade ago, have started to flee following targeted killings of their colleagues by terrorists. Not just Kashmiri Pandits, but other Hindus have also been killed. As have Muslims. In August 2019, when Article 370 was reduced to a shell, and the state of Jammu & Kashmir whittled down to a Union Territory, the Central government promised to turn it into the most developed state in the country within five years. Long a part of the BJP's ideological agenda, Home Minister Amit Shah said on the floor of Parliament at the time that Article 370 was the biggest hurdle in the path of normalcy in Kashmir. Where do things stand now as minorities flee and terrorist killings continue? Guest: Air Vice-Marshal Kapil Kak (retd.) is part of a group of concerned citizens regarding Jammu and Kashmir Host: Amit Baruah, Senior Associate Editor, The Hindu Edited by Ranjani Srinivasan

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In March this year, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his counterpart from Meghalaya Conrad Sangma signed an agreement in New Delhi to partially resolve the 50-year-old border dispute between the two states. Reports indicate that matters have been resolved in six out of the 12 border locations that had disputes. At the same time, Home Minister Amit Shah has said that 70% of the border disputes between the two states have been resolved by this agreement. Subsequently, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam decided to form district-level committees for settling their boundary disputes. There are now hopes that, following the ‘50-50' model that Assam and Meghalaya followed, the disputes between Assam and Arunachal will also see resolution. Assam has border disputes with most of its neigbouring states. But in this edition of InFocus, we take a closer look at the causes of its disputes with Meghalaya and Arunachal, and whether the Assam-Meghalaya agreement can serve as a template for resolving all the other border disputes in the North-East. Guest: Patricia Mukhim, the editor of Shillong Times. Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu Edited by Reenu Cyriac

Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that employees of Chandigarh administration will now function under Central Civil Services Rules. Punjab's AAP government is crying foul. ----more---- https://theprint.in/politics/why-bjp-aap-are-locking-horns-again-this-time-over-change-in-chandigarh-admin-service-rules/892420/

West Bengal's Birbhum district has been simmering with tensions since the beginning of this week. The murder of Bhadu Sheikh, a local TMC panchayat leader in Bogtui village, sparked violence from the night of 21 March, with several houses being set ablaze. At least eight lives were lost in the arson incident, while three people including a minor have been hospitalised.  On 22 March, 11 people have been arrested as charred bodies were recovered from two houses. Fearing repercussions of this violence, many people from this village are now starting to pack up and leave. While some reports have alleged that this incident of violence is an intra-TMC feud, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that there is a larger conspiracy to defame the state.  But this incident is fast turning into a BJP vs TMC issue, with not just leaders like Suvendu Adhikari or Dilip Ghosh criticising the law and order of the state, but Prime Minister Narendra himself also acknowledging this incident. Addressing a virtual event at Kolkata's Victoria Memorial, PM Modi urged the people of Bengal to never forgive perpetrators of Birbhum violence. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah has also sought a report from the West Bengal government in 72 hours. But which events led to this spell of violence? What is the current situation on ground? In this episode, we'll hear from family members of the victims. We also have with us freelance journalist Ajoy Mukhopadhyay giving us updates from ground zero and Monideepa Banerjie, a senior independent journalist who talks about what impact can this incident have on the TMC-led government and the state's politics. Host and Producer: Shorbori Purkayastha Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

Amit Shah today laid a statement laid in Rajya Sabha on the incident of attack on the vehicle of Hyderabad MP and President, AIMIM Asaduddin Owaisi on February 3, 2022. The Union home minister said on several occasions in the past, the Central Government, on the basis of threat assessment by the Central Security Agencies, had issued directions for providing security cover to Owaisi. However, repeated endeavours of the Delhi Police and Telangana Police to provide security cover to Owaisi did not succeed on account of his unwillingness to take security cover. A review of threat perception has been undertaken again and based upon threat inputs, he has been provided with ‘Z' category CRPF security cover on all India basis along with bullet proof car in Delhi, Amit Shah said. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chsushilrao/message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab turned into quite a fiasco with his convoy being stranded on a highway and the PM being forced to cancel his plans and public addresses in the state. What followed was a full-blown political slugfest between the BJP-led Centre and the Congress-led Punjab government. Shortly after the episode, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a statement accusing the Charanjit Singh Channi government of a lapse in the PM's security. Seeking a detailed report on the matter, Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "Such dereliction of security procedure in the Prime Minister's visit is totally unacceptable and accountability will be fixed." Other BJP leaders like Smriti Irani also went onto claim that there were "murderous intentions" behind such an oversight. Former Punjab CM and Congress leader Amarinder Singh, who is now a BJP ally, went a step ahead and asked CM Channi to quit. While the Punjab government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate into the lapses around the visit, CM Channi, on his part, has denied any breach. Rejecting the allegations that PM Modi's life was in danger, he said, "Narendra Modi is our PM. I would lay down my life to protect him, as a Punjabi." But how did this visit take such a wild turn? How did PM Modi end up being stranded on a flyover? Who is to blame for the security lapses? And the most important question, given that Punjab is headed to the state elections: is there a political gameplay here? We'll dive into all these questions and the timeline of the events that led to this fiasco. Host and Producer: Shorbori Purkayastha Guests: Aditya Menon, The Quint's political editor. Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

लखनऊ स्मार्ट न्यूज़ के इस एपिसोड में RJ वैभव के साथ सुनिए, होम मिनिस्टर अमित शाह आएंगे लखनऊ और बढ़ती ठण्ड की वजह से प्रशाशन ने किया रेन बसेरा का इंतेज़ाम।

In this episode, Bashaarat Masood joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Kashmir following the targeted killing of civilians, especially minorities, in the Valley.Next, Debraj Deb joins the podcast to discuss the recent protests in Tripura against the violence in Bangladesh.And finally, we go over details of China's announcement of a newly-made land law that might affect India.

Home Minister Amit Shah warned Pakistan in the wake of balidan of 5 Army soldiers, including a JCO, in the Poonch sector. While the warning is welcome, Sanjay Dixit looks at the defensive policy of India and advocates a change in approach. The Quranic Concept of War, meaning the permanent war or Jihad is the basic principle of Pakistan Army, but the Indian Establishment always ignores it. Dixit asks for a change in India's basic policy towards Pakistan.

At a time when polarisation between the Hindu and Muslim communities across India has increased, a Catholic bishop in Kerala has set off a new controversy by alleging that Muslim communities are waging a “narcotics jihad”. On 9 September, Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt of the Pala, Kottayam district alleged that the Muslim community is endangering youth belonging to other religions, especially the Christian youth, by luring them into Islam using drugs. These drugs, according to the Bishop, are allegedly used in ice cream parlours, juice corners, and hotels, which are run by “hardcore jihadist” and that drugs are being used as a “weapon to spoil non-Muslims”. Not surprisingly, the comments also set off alarm bells across the Christian community in the state, with other bishops and nuns, several Islamist groups, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and the Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan condemning the Bishop's comments. However, the Catholic Church along with the influential Nair Service Society community and the Bhartiya Janta Party, who has been trying to make inroads in the state, has come out in full public support of the Bishop's comments. The Kerala unit of the BJP also went a step further and wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking a law to deal with “narco-terrorist and love jihad”. But why is a Catholic Bishop in Kerala triggering a war of words against another minority community in the state? What is it about the Muslim community that is making the Catholic Church anxious? And is this the first time this has happened? Host and Producer: Himmat Shaligram Guest: KA Shaji, senior journalist based in Kerala. Editor: Shelly Walia Also check out: Kerala Bishop & ‘Narcotics Jihad': Demographic Fear Pushing Christians to BJP? Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

It's been an interesting weekend in Gujarat for political observers. In a surprising twist, BJP leader Bhupendra Patel was named as the new Gujarat Chief Minister just a day after his predecessor Vijay Rupani resigned from the post. Patel, who's a first-time MLA from Gujarat's Ghatlodiya seat took his oath as the CM in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah on 13 September, while Rupani is a fresh addition to the string of BJP Chief Minister who have resigned over the past few months. After tendering in his resignation, Rupani told the media that it is in the nature of the BJP to change the roles of karyakartas depending on the need of the party, but what are the possible needs that triggered such a decision in Gujarat? The change of guards that comes a year ahead of the state assembly elections is also raising speculations around why the party high command overlooked Gujarat Deputy CM Nitin Patel and Union Minister for Health Mansukh Mandaviya who were believed to be the frontrunners for the post, only to pick a lesser-known leader like Bhupendra Patel as the CM? What purpose does it serve for the BJP?  Tune in to The Big Story! Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha Guests:  Mahesh Langa, Senior Assistant Editor at The Hindu in Gujarat Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng

During the recent Cabinet reshuffle, the government announced the creation of a Ministry of Cooperation. The Ministry's mandate, the government says, “is to provide a separate administrative, legal and policy framework for strengthening the co-operative movement in the country”. Opposition parties have called it an attempt by the Centre to take over a a domain that comes under the State governments. Critics have also read political significance into the fact that this ministry is being headed by Home Minister Amit Shah. So, why do we need a Ministry of Cooperation, and how will it impact the vast universe of India's co-operatives? Guest: Professor C. Shambu Prasad, Institute of Rural Management, Anand Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu

With two and half more years remaining in PM Modi's second term, the Union cabinet got a major reshuffle on 7 July. While 12 heavyweights including Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal and I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar were left out of the new cabinet, 43 new ministers were sworn in. But not all of them are fresh faces. Seven junior ministers including Kiren Rijiju, Anurag Thakur, Hardeep Singh Puri, Mansukh Mandaviya got promoted in this rejig. In fact, the crucial Health ministry went to Mandaviya amid a severe criticism of the government's mishandling of the second wave of Covid and vaccination shortages in the country while the Law Ministry went to Rijiju. Home Minister Amit Shah has taken over additional charge of the new Ministry of Co-operation, while PM Modi will himself be monitoring the Ministry of Science & Technology. Looking at the new appointments, the Union Cabinet now has 27 ministers who belong to the OBC category, 12 Ministers belonging to the Scheduled Castes, eight from the Scheduled Tribes, 11 women Ministers, and the highest representation of the northeastern states under the Modi regime. While the opposition says that the reshuffle is an admission of the Modi government's failure, what is the Modi government really aiming at with this move? Is it to be viewed as corrective measures, or is it focused on elections? Tune in! Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha Guests: Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, Senior Journalist Editor: Aditya Menon References: Cabinet Expansion Comes Down to 4 Points & 1 Question – Will Anything Change? Modi's New Cabinet: Historic Reshuffle or Mere Damage Control? Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng

The Congress party released the poll manifesto for Puducherry. Divers of NIA has recovered a computer CPU, two number plates with the same registration numbers and other items from the Mithi river of mumbai, in connection with the Mansukh Hiren death case. Mamata Banerjee questions Home Minister Amit Shah's claim of winning 26 of 30 seats in first phase of West Bengal elections, For more live news download Etv Bharat Download ETV Bharat on App store – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/etv-bharat/id1453416186 Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.etvbharat.android Or watch us live on – www.etvbharat.com ETV Bharat is a Division of Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. , is a comprehensive digital national news platform conceived to deliver seamless news and information services, using video-centric Mobile App and Web Portals. It is first-of-its kind offering in India in terms of diversity and depth, dedicated journalists network, reach of 24 states with services in 13 languages i.e.– Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Assamese, Odia and English. ETV Bharat is the latest initiative of the five-decade old multi-dimensional Ramoji Group. The Group's highly successful media endeavors include : Eenadu - one of the largely circulated language dailies in the country , and ETV Network with Telugu general entertainment, infotainment and news channels. With a strong lineage of the most trusted media house, ETV Bharat would draw on its strengths of decades' long experience and innovation. ETV Bharat will combine the new technologies of mobile and digital media to engage news and information seekers in a new connected world. It will be driven by well-established news gathering setup, technology specialists and other professionals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 'padyatra' from Ahmedabad to Dandi, as part of the Amrit Mahotsav programme to mark the 75 years of India's independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will be holding a massive election campaign in the poll-bound states of West Bengal, Assam and Kerala starting next week till the end of the month. Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar finally dropped the much-anticipated teaser of his upcoming sports-drama 'Toofaan', in which he will be seen portraying the character of a professional boxer. For more live news download Etv Bharat Download ETV Bharat on App store – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/etv-bharat/id1453416186 Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.etvbharat.android Or watch us live on – www.etvbharat.com ETV Bharat is a Division of Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. , is a comprehensive digital national news platform conceived to deliver seamless news and information services, using video-centric Mobile App and Web Portals. It is first-of-its kind offering in India in terms of diversity and depth, dedicated journalists network, reach of 24 states with services in 13 languages i.e.– Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Assamese, Odia and English. ETV Bharat is the latest initiative of the five-decade old multi-dimensional Ramoji Group. The Group's highly successful media endeavors include : Eenadu - one of the largely circulated language dailies in the country , and ETV Network with Telugu general entertainment, infotainment and news channels. With a strong lineage of the most trusted media house, ETV Bharat would draw on its strengths of decades' long experience and innovation. ETV Bharat will combine the new technologies of mobile and digital media to engage news and information seekers in a new connected world. It will be driven by well-established news gathering setup, technology specialists and other professionals.

PM Modi will address a rally at Brigade ground in Kolkata on Sunday.Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a day-long political tour of the poll-bound states of Tamil Nadu, where he is set to launch a door-to-door campaign, and Kerala on Sunday.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a ''padayatra'' on Sunday to protest against the steep hike in fuel prices, including LPG cylinders. For more live news download Etv Bharat Download ETV Bharat on App store – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/etv-bharat/id1453416186 Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.etvbharat.android Or watch us live on – www.etvbharat.com ETV Bharat is a Division of Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. , is a comprehensive digital national news platform conceived to deliver seamless news and information services, using video-centric Mobile App and Web Portals. It is first-of-its kind offering in India in terms of diversity and depth, dedicated journalists network, reach of 24 states with services in 13 languages i.e.– Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Assamese, Odia and English. ETV Bharat is the latest initiative of the five-decade old multi-dimensional Ramoji Group. The Group's highly successful media endeavors include : Eenadu - one of the largely circulated language dailies in the country , and ETV Network with Telugu general entertainment, infotainment and news channels. With a strong lineage of the most trusted media house, ETV Bharat would draw on its strengths of decades' long experience and innovation. ETV Bharat will combine the new technologies of mobile and digital media to engage news and information seekers in a new connected world. It will be driven by well-established news gathering setup, technology specialists and other professionals.

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqi has been in jail for more than two weeks. Why? Did he crack a wrong joke? Well, as the top cop of Madhya Pradesh says "it doesn't matter". Munawar was arrested along with four others by Indore police midway during a show held at a cafe in Indore, on the basis of a complaint filed by a fringe right wing group's leader for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Hindu gods and Home Minister Amit Shah.But is there any evidence of him insulting Hindu sentiments or Amit Shah?As Indore East Superintendent of Police Vijay Khatri justified, they wanted to catch Mr Faruqui in action based on "oral evidence" from his rehearsal that was overheard by the complainant. Khatri indicated that Faruqi was arrested for the jokes he intended to make, rather than what he actually said in his comedy set. But strangely even as many people criticised the arbitrary nature of his arrest, Mr Faruqui's legal ordeals are far from over. Although Faruqui is looking to getting an bail hearing in Indore, it's the UP Police is all prepared to re-arrest him in connection to a case against him from May 2020. While some say India can't take a joke anymore, others have criticised the police for Munawar's arrest saying that he's behind bars for being a Muslim. But what does this indicate about the state of policing in the country?References:Wit as a Political Weapon: Satirists and CensorsHost: Shorbori PurkayasthaGuests: Shreyas Manohar, ComedianAgrima Joshua, Stand-up ComedianVakasha Sachdev, Legal Editor, the Quint Producer: Shorbori Purkayastha Music: Big Bang FuzzListen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng

In your evening news brief, From The Newsroom, Congress panels on key policy issues included ‘dissenters'; Ashok Gehlot says "love jihad'' is a term manufactured by the BJP to divide the nation; RBI proposes to allow the big-ticket corporate houses into banking business; Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor, Foreign Secretary, and top intelligence officials following the killing of Jaish terrorists; Netflix to host 'StreamFest' in India and ancient Hindu temple discovered in Pakistan. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has tested positive for coronavirus infection. That has infected more than 17 lakh people in the nation. Sources said he has been admitted to Medanta hospital, located in Haryana's Gurugram near Delhi. In a tweet, the Home Minister said his health was "fine" but he was being hospitalised "on the guidance of doctors". Amit Shah also appealed to all those "who have come in touch with me in the last few days. Please isolate yourself and get your examination done". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latestnewssuno/support

In today's episode, Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Siddaramaiah has said that the BJP government's decision to amend the Karnataka Land Reforms Act was “a scam bigger than illegal mining”, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has asked players to join hands with the government to rescue COVID-19-hit economy and Sushant Singh Rajput's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty has requested Home Minister Amit Shah to launch a CBI enquiry into the actor's death. Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

In today's episode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that Indian soldiers have given a befitting response to those who cast an evil eye on Indian soil in Ladakh; Home Minister Amit Shah says Rahul Gandhi is indulging in "shallow-minded" politics; The Indian Women's Press Corps and the Press Association express "deep concern" over the threat by Prasar Bharati to unsubscribe the news feed of Press Trust of India; government allows individuals to claim I-T exemption on conveyance allowance received from employers; Tamil Nadu auto-rickshaw driver allegedly “beaten up” by policemen during interrogation a month ago, succumbs to his injuries and Karnataka Opposition leader Siddaramaiah alleges irregularities to the tune of Rs 3,300 crore in the procurement of equipment to contain the pandemic. Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

Two Indian high commission staffers posted in Islamabad have gone missing, Home Minister Amit Shah held an all-party meeting on the Covid-19 situation, Def. Minister Rajnath Singh said that ties between India & Nepal are unbreakable & other top stories in your evening news bulletin.

The MP Congress government is in a crisis. As of this podcast's recording, MP Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia had tendered his resignation from the party after a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.Almost simultaneously, news came out about Sonia Gandhi expelling Scindia from the Congress for anti-party activities.After this, at least 22 Congress MLAs tendered their resignations as well, including six MP cabinet ministers.The Congress has alleged that the BJP is poaching its MLAs and attempting a repeat of Operation Lotus, which the party carried out in Karnataka.The BJP has denied all allegations of poaching.What happens now in the MP government?Guest: Aditya Menon, Political EditorHost and Producer: Vishnu GopinathEditor: Jaskirat Singh Bawa

Senior Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia dramatically quit the party this morning after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He will now join the BJP and be given a Rajya Sabha ticket. Scindia's disaffection with the Congress party goes back a year and more, with growing differences over not getting his due after the Congress gained power in Madhya Pradesh in 2018. In this episode we trace the roots of that discontent and where his exit now leaves a party gripped by an internal power struggle. Guest: Varghese George, Associate Editor, The Hindu Write to us with feedback and suggestions at socmed4@thehindu.co.in Also read: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/analysis-jyotiraditya-scindia-revolt-a-likely-turning-point-in-tussle-within-congress/article31030345.ece?homepage=true https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/turning-younger-and-dynamic/article31017160.ece

Suman Haripriya, BJP MLA from Assam suggested ‘gaumutra' (cow urine) and ‘gobar' (cow dung) as possible treatment to fight coronavirus infection. The Assam Assembly which was discussing illegal smuggling of cows to Bangladesh was left quite astonished at her comments.She also gave an example where such treatment was used to cure cancer at an Ayurvedic hospital in Gujarat. Souradeep Sengupta, guest lecturer in physics at the Gurucharan College was granted bail by a Silchar court. He was given bail on a surety amount of Rs 15,000. He is also required to cooperate with the police. Sengupta cannot leave the town without the court's permission. he was arrested for making offensive remarks on Modi & Hindus The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) is likely to announce the results of High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Assam High Madrassa (AHM) examinations by the first week of May.On Wednesday SEBA secretary, Suranjana Senapati informed that they are expecting to declare the results earlier than usual as 45 per cent work has been completed. The BJP led Tripura government will fulfill its poll promise by providing 14,608 undergraduate students with smartphones.“All the 14,608 students of 38 government-run higher education institutions pursuing graduate courses in medical, para-medical, engineering, science, arts, commerce, law, painting and music and nursing would get the one time financial support to purchase a smartphone,” Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath told media.Under “Mukhya Mantri Yuba Jogajog Yojana” a sum of Rs 5000 (maximum) will provided to students by the government. To avail the scheme though, students will have to apply online and furnish identification details along with educational qualification or anything else required.After proper inspection the sum will be deposited in their bank accounts.The entire scheme is expected to cost Rs. 7.30 crores and is meant to benefit students. Nagaland has launched Interactive Digital Smart Board for Smart Classrooms, Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister of Nagaland said on Wednesday. The aim is to make learning more interactive and useful, the CM said.The boards have been put in place at 15 government colleges in Nagaland. Fifteen Italian tourists suspected to have been infected with COVID-19 infection have been quarantined in Delhi. The tourists were part of the group which landed in Delhi and then went to Rajasthan. An Italian tourist who was part of the same group had tested positive for COVID-19. His wife has also been put under isolation.The Union Health Ministry had issued a new travel advisory cautioning Indians against non-essential travel to South Korea, Iran, and Italy. In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will not participate in Holi gatherings this year. The PM tweeted, “Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme.”Amit Shah tweeted, “Holi is a very important festival for we Indians but in the wake of Coronavirus, i have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan celebration this year.” Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2017 Unnao case for raping a minor has been found guilty of killing the minor's father. He has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, announced a Delhi court. In a bid to get ready for the upcoming Bengal elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched another attack on the Centre. She said, Coronavirus scare meant to divert attention from Delhi violence, says Mamata Banerjee. Yesterday, Banerjee said during a public meeting that those who have come from Bangladesh are citizens of India

The Income Tax department (I-T) will impose a fine of Rs 10,000 on those who failing to link PAN card and Aadhaar card by March 31, 2020. Those PAN cards not linked to the Aadhaar will become inoperative. If the PAN card becomes inoperative, then the assessing officer shall levy a fine of Rs 10,000 under section 272 B of the I-T Act. One must note that ‘Inoperative PAN' means one will not be able to do several financial transactions where PAN is required. The IT department in the past had given multiple deadlines for linking PAN with Aadhaar and on every occasion, the deadlines were extended. Notably, the deadline for March 31, 2020, will not be extended further, as per an official press statement. The Assam Police along with security forces apprehended one ULFA(I) cadre and three linkmen in a joint operation at Chikrajan area in Bordumsa on mid-night hours in Tinsukia District. The apprehended ULFA(I) cadre was identified as Mridul Mahanta alias Nibir Asom, Linkmen Nirab Moran, Dipankar Moran and Sharot Moran. SM Group, the premier real estate builder based in Guwahati is ready with another mega project that will fulfill the aspirations of homebuyers. The well-known reality developer launched the residential project, Surya Aspire recently. The project will provide 1 BHK, 2 BHK, and 3 BHK affordable lifestyle homes to fulfill the growing demands in entire Northeast India. Indian Army at Se La in Arunachal Pradesh rescued 111 civilians & 70 vehicles stranded in snow at 14000 feet in sub zero temperature. The operation began on the night of 29 February and lasted until March 1. Those rescued thanked the Army profusely for saving their lives. Bollywood star Yami Gautam who was here in Guwahati to flag off the Great Guwahati Marathon 2020 (Night Marathon) on Sunday got trolled after a video of her arriving at the Guwahati LGBI Airport went viral. In the video, she was seen rejecting the Assamese Gamosa (Assamese scarf) which was offered to her by a fan. Meanwhile, the actor has given a clarification through her Twitter account saying that it was simply self-defense. Execution of convicts in Nirbhaya case has been deferred until further notice, announced a Delhi High Court. The convicts were about to be hanged on March 3 at 6 am. The decision was made as convict Pawan Kumar Gupta has filed a mercy plea before the President of India. The decision is still pending. Two people have tested positive for coronavirus in Delhi and Telangana. The one from Delhi had a travel history to Italy and the patient from Telangana had a travel history to Dubai. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that Delhi riots were a “planned genocide”while addressing an event at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata she said. With four bodies discovered, the toll in Delhi is currently at 46. Lok Sabha was adjourned until Tuesday after a scuffle broke out between members of BJP and Congress.Members of both parties pushed and shoved each other.When the House met at 2 pm, members of opposition started shouting slogans from the well and went into the area of treasury benches. They wanted the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah. The opposition party members were also carrying black banners.Members of BJP reacted to this and the entire episode spiraled out of control. The House was adjourned twice—once at 3 pm and then again at 4 pm. Members of opposition also tore papers in the house which was strongly condemned by the BJP. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the opposition members for disrupting proceedings in the house. He also accused the Congress of anti-Sikh riots in 1984. Tata group's NELCO partnered with Panasonic Avionics had launched in-flight WiFi services in India. Passenger airline Vistara will be the first to provide such services to passengers.

Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi said that he will be launching an indefinite hunger strike in jail from March 1, as a protest movement against the BJP-led Government's Citizenship Amendment Act. Gogoi shouted to the gathering of media people outside the court and said that he along with other imprisoned KMSS leaders- Dharjya Konwar, Bitu Sonowal and Manash Konwar will launch a hunger strike within the jail premises to “ensure the victory of the Andolan” against CAA. Gogoi and other imprisoned KMSS leaders were produced at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on February 25. They said that the fight against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will continue and have asked people to continue with the agitation. The government of Mizoram had written a letter to the Central government asking the latter to review the inter-state border dispute with Assam. The letter was sent on December 15 last year. The information was given by Home Minister Lalchamliana at the Assembly in response to a query by Congress legislature party leader Zodintluanga Ralte. The government is trying to figure out a solution to the border dispute at Zophai area near Bairabi town. With a view to spreading the perennial ideologies of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha across the border of the State of Assam, a biography on the noble figure was published in Kolkata in the Bengali language. The biography titled Amader Bishnu Prasad Rabha was released at St. Paul's Cathedral Mission College by former Regional Secretary of the Sahitya Akademi, Dr. Ram Kumar Mukhopadhyay. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met Home Minister Amit Shah to review the current situation in Delhi.After meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, the Delhi CM said, “The police will be sent wherever they are needed, the centre has told me.” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called for sealing the city's border in areas that witnessed violence over the amended citizenship act to prevent “outsiders” from entering the national capital and creating a commotion. BJP's Gautam Gambhir has said that strict action must be taken against people who are guilty of causing violence in Delhi. Fingers are being pointed at BJP's Kapil Mishra who gave a provocative speech where he asked police to clear CAA protestors within three days from streets of North East Delhi. The rioting mob in Delhi did not spare journalists. Reports of violence against journalists have flooded social media now. According to reports, some journalists were even asked about their religion. A journalist with JK 24X7 who was shot at is critical. Another journalist lost a tooth during the violence. People took to Twitter to share stories of the violence. India has sent a formal request to the UK, asking the latter to return a 15th century bronze idol of a Tamil saint Tirumankai Alvar. The statue stolen from a temple is currently housed at Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford. The museum which had acquired the piece in 1967 from Sotheby's auction house alerted the Indian High Commission in December last year, after the museum learnt about the origins of the statue from an independent researcher in November last year.

While rejecting a woman's plea against a tribunal that placed her under the “foreigner” category, Gauhati High Court has said that documents like bank statements and Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards, land revenue receipts, cannot be used to show proof of citizenship. In the latest order, Justices Manojit Bhuyan and Parthivjyoti Saikia of the Gauhati High Court dismissed Jabeda Begum's plea as the documents submitted by her could not certify her linkage to her projected father or brother. Jabeda Begum known as Jabeda Khatun had filed a petition in the Gauhati High Court challenging the order of the foreigners' tribunal that had declared her a foreigner. Residents and locals of a village in Tinsukia district have expressed their immense love for singer Zubeen Garg by constructing a bridge made with bamboos and also naming it after him. According to reports, the “Zubeen Garg bridge” will connect Thepabari with Tengapani and several other villages to mark the way. Zubeen wrote a message on his official Facebook account where he thanked the people for this gesture. Zubeen will be inaugurating the bridge on February 29. China is unhappy with Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh. Shah is attending the 34th Statehood Day Function of Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar. Calling this visit a violation of “territorial sovereignty and sabotaged political mutual trust,” China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, “China's position on the eastern sector of the China-India boundary, or the southern part of China's Tibet region, is consistent and clear.” “The Chinese government has never recognised the so-called ‘Arunachal Pradesh' and is firmly opposed to the Indian politician's visit to the southern part of China's Tibet region as it violated China's territorial sovereignty, undermined stability of the border area, sabotaged political mutual trust, and violated relevant bilateral agreement,” he added. He urged the Indian side to stop complicating this issue further. China which considers Arunachal Pradesh as part of south Tibet has been involved in a longstanding territorial dispute with India over Arunachal Pradesh. Zee5, the top domestic streaming platform will fight off competition from of international giants Netflix, Disney by focusing on local contents. The domestic company will also improve on its market share by giving lower price options. “International OTTs have neither legacy nor library with depth,” Chief Executive Officer Tarun Katial told media during an interview. “We can win this content battle,” he added while highlighting that Zee5 has produced more than 100 original shows in several local languages, which is at least 10 times more than any of its rivals. International giants from abroad have been competing with each other to capture India's growing market. Former PM Manmohan Singh shared his perspective on the current state of Indian economy during the launch of “Backstage”—a book authored by former planning commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia. “Today we have a government which does not acknowledge that there is a word as slowdown. And I feel this is not good for our economy. If you do not recognise the problems that you face, you are not likely to find credible answers to take corrective actions measures and that is the real danger,” he said during the event. The former PM also called for expenditure that could boost infrastructure, health, education, defence sectors in the country. He also said that a $5 trillion economy was wishful thinking, and asked the government to rethink fiscal policy along with carrying out bold tax to achieve an annual gross domestic product growth of 8 per cent.

1500 rebels from National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) faction surrendered in Arms Laying Down Ceremony held at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) Auditorium today. Assam Minister, Govt of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma; Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal, as well as various police officials, present during the event welcomed the move. Sarma in his address welcomed the move and expressed condolences to those who lost their lives in Bodo agitation. He also thanked members of the police and armed forces who lost their lives while fighting the iinsurgency. Sarma insisted that rehabilitation of the cadres will be a priority so that they can be mainstreamed within society.Sarma thanked Home Minister Amit Shah for his continuous support.Sarma also appealed to (ULFA-I) commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah & United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) to enter into a meaningful peace dialogue with both the Government of Assam and Government of India, ending decade-old militant movement in the state. Prabajan Virodhi Manch (PVM) stated that the newly signed Bodo peace accord will create more problems, than resolving any. Convenor of PVM Upamanyu Hazarika in a press release stated that, “The Bodos by virtue of Scheduled Tribe status enjoy more privileges compared to other communities, the BTC Council created virtually for only Bodo welfare has in its working over the last 17 years created a strong sense of discrimination amongst the other indigenous communities in BTAD areas.” Manipur CM N.Biren Singh has recently proposed that districts in the state of Manipur should be named after fruits and spices. He mentioned it during a consultative meeting-cum-technology exhibition ‘CSIR Connect North East' held at CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Branch Laboratory, Lamphelpat, Imphal recently. This he said could bring attention to the state's agricultural produce, such as, oranges in Tamenglong district as well as the indigenous Kachai lemon in Ukhrul district and many more. This idea was criticized by the Congress. Congress spokesperson Ningombam Bupenda Meitei in his tweet said that re-writing history in this manner is to essentially belittle the history behind naming all the districts of Manipur. A 23-year-old man from Tripura died in a Malaysian hospital after getting infected from coronavirus, his family member has claimed. The youth, identified as Manir Hossain, hails from Purathal Rajnagar village in Madhupur police station area. He had gone to Malaysia earlier in 2018 and used to work there in a restaurant. Hossain's grandfather Abdul Rahim told that he received the news of his grandson's death from the Malaysian authorities. Rahim urged the government to make arrangements to receive Hossain's body to India. This year the Saraswati Puja is being celebrated for two days, on Wednesday and Thursday. The puja timing was from Wednesday 10:45 AM to Thursday 1:20 PM Thursday. Cotton University Mass Com Department, TC Girls School, and few other city schools celebrated the occasion on Wednesday. Various other schools and colleges of the city will hold the puja on Thursday. Guwahati Press Club also celebrated the puja on Wednesday. A student studying at Wuhan University from Kerala has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus. “The patient has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and is in isolation in the hospital. The patient is stable and is being closely monitored,” informed the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in a statement. According to reports, Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja has called for an emergency meeting

A high-level committee met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss Clause 6 of Assam Accord which ensures ever-lasting constitutional safeguards on rights over politics, land, culture, language, and employment as well as trade and commerce of the Assamese, indigenous Assamese and other ethnic groups living in Assam. According to reports, “The committee will assess the appropriate level of reservation of seats in Assam Legislative Assembly and local bodies for the Assamese people.” Set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the committee was created to assess and recommend appropriate measures that can ensure the rights of indigenous people. The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has warned both Delhi and Dispur not to confuse the people by linking the Clause 6 of Assam Accord with the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) even as the influential students' organization has been submitting proposals to the governments for the last 34 years to ensure Constitutional safeguard to indigenous people of the State. AASU's chief advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya while interacting with reporters at Swahid Nyas here on Sunday afternoon, said that Clause 6 is meant to provide Constitutional safeguard to the indigenous people of the State for taking the burden of illegal Bangladeshis who had come to the State between 1951 and 1971 as per the Assam Accord. A division bench of the Gauhati High Court has summoned the ADGP, CID, Assam with a response as to why proceedings under the ‘Contempt of Court Act, 1971' be not initiated against him. The High Court bench had to summon the police officer for not complying with an ‘extracted order' issued by it in a PIL filed against the alleged multi-crore-rupee scam in the disbursement of compensation in connection with construction of the Jhanji-Demow stretch of the four-lane National Highway in Sivasagar district. Human trafficking from Assam to other states of the country has been on the rise, and there are a number of reasons for such a trend. And one of the emergent causes for such a trend is joblessness in Assam. According to police sources, as many as 91 cases of human trafficking were reported in 2016 in the State, 175 in 2017, 238 in 2018 and 87 till June in 2019. It is seen that the rise in the number of such cases after every successive year is astronomical. What leads to such a situation? In a joint operation launched by Kokrajhar Police and 25th Rajput Regiment on Saturday a person called Abdul Khaleqe Mandal (22) was arrested. He was suspected to belong to a Muslim Fundamental Organization. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has called for unity in this hour of “turmoil.” “Some of our youngsters are out on the street when they should be in their classrooms. Some of them are ending up in hospitals for being out on the streets,” he said while delivering the 26th Annual Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, according to media reports. He had also urged people to stand together and be “simply India.” Writer Arundhati Roy came out in support of students protesting against CAA at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia. According to media reports, Roy stood in front of gate seven and said, “I have come here to tell you that I am with you,” she told students in front of gate seven of the university, also known as Jamia Square. “Now that we have all come together, no detention centre will be big enough to fill us in. I hope that a day will come when this government, which is trying to break the nation, will be in the detention centre and we will be azaad [free]. We won't back down.” The crowd repeated after her and cheered her on as she shouted slogans of “Inquilab zindabad” ( “JNU zindabad”, and “Desh ki janta zindabad”

In a review meeting of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in Assam, some 3.12 lakh children have been identified as ‘ghost children' because they do not exist. According to reports. officials said that the number of students studying in government and provincialized schools in 2018-19 was around 46 lakh, which is lower than the 49 lakh figure of the 2016-17 session. The additional figure was therefore misleading. The government accused the previous administration of this. It accused the previous government of showing these wrong figures in government schools for embezzling public money in the name of textbooks, mid-day meals, uniforms and other paraphernalia for these non-existent students. Sonowal said at the review meeting that strict action would be taken against those found guilty. KMSS leader Dharjya Konwar appealed to student organizations and people of Assam to continue with their non-violent protest against contentious Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 rather than focusing on forming a new regional political party. ‘Jim Corbett National Park' which attracts wildlife lovers and tourists for the Royal Bengal Tiger, will have new guests. Over a dozen of rhinos from the ‘Kaziranga National Park' will be sent to the ‘Corbett Park' in Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Wildlife Advisory Board recently approved a proposal for the reintroduction of one-horned rhinos on an experimental basis in the ‘Corbett Tiger Reserve'. The next edition of the All Assam Arm Wrestling Championship will be held at Dhemaji. The decision was taken in the meeting of the All Assam Arm Wrestling Association held in the city yesterday. Silver Jubilee celebration of All Bodoland Taekwondo Association (ABTA) with prize money for ‘Best of the Best' got underway from today at Sikhnajhar Taekwondo Gymnasium. One of the most glamourous cine awards – the Filmfare Awards — will be held in Guwahati on February 15. Shahrukh Khan and Vicky Kaushal will host the 65th Filmfare Awards, according to media reports. The event worth Rs 20- Rs 30 crore will be organized at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium at Amingaon. The Central Trade Unions (CTUs) along with various sectoral independent federations and associations will participate in a National General Strike on January 8, 2020. Around 25 crore people are expected to participate in the strike, the CTU stated in a release. A video of one Bhupendra Tomar aka Pinky Bhaiyya President of the Hindu Rashtra Dal has surfaced on social media where he is shown claiming responsibility for the JNU attack. He calls JNU a “communist adda” and vows further attacks on those participating in what he thinks are anti-national activities. A few days ago many students and teachers were severely injured in a direct confrontation between scores of masked goons and JNU students in Delhi. In videos circulating widely, masked goons wielding batons and rods can be seen entering hostels and engaging in vandalism. After seven long years, respite comes to Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi after a Delhi court issued death sentences to the four convicts involved in the 2012 brutal rape and murder of a young girl in Delhi. The convicts will be hanged on January 22 at 7 am in Tihar jail in Delhi. Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi hailed the verdict. Home Minister Amit Shah said that 52.72 lakh people called on BJP's toll-free number to express support for the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. To counter nationwide protests against CAA, the party had launched this campaign to drum up support for the Act. It had released a toll-free number and asked those in support of the Act to dial in. That's all for tonight

What is the National Population Register or the NPR? Is it connected to the nationwide National Register of Citizens AKA the NRC? Or the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, which excludes refugees based on religion? Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah would like you to believe the NPR, NRC, and by extension the CAA aren't connected. But, in a nutshell, yes, yes they are.  How are they linked? How are they different? That's what we'll explore in this podcast. And we'll answer the question, many critics have put forward – That is this an attempt by the govt to sneak NRC in through the backdoor, after seeing the scale of protests that have happened across the country over CAA and NRC? That's what we'll find out. Guests: Srinivas Kodali, Researcher - Data, Governance and Internet Gautam Bhatia, Supreme Court Lawyer Tushar Gandhi, Journalist and Great Grandson of Mahatma GandhiHost & Producer: Vishnu GopinathEditor: Shelly Walia 

Are national issues like NRC-CAA or Ram Mandir being able to dictate votes in the state elections?If we have to go by what the Jharkhand state assembly election results are saying, the state has voted against anti-incumbency and ousted the BJP despite the rhetoric that came from star campaigners like Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Jharkhand is the third state to go to polls this year, after Haryana and Maharashtra and the magic hasn't quite worked for the BJP beyond the general elections this year.What worked for the Mahagathbandhan in Jharkhand and what didn't work for the BJP – and the incumbent state chief minister Raghubar Das? Tune in to The Big Story where we decode what the numbers from Jharkhand mean.Producer and Host: Shorbori PurkayasthaEditor: Shelly WaliaAlso Read: Exclusive: CCTV Footage Shows Police Vandalism in Muzaffarnagar Listen to The Big Story podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

In this episode of Reporters Without Orders, host Snigdha Sharma and Newslaundry correspondents Meghnad S and Basant Kumar decode the PMC Bank crisis, the “real issues” in the upcoming Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plogging on the Mamallapuram beach on October 12. They start off by discussing the news that rightfully made news. Meghnad explains how cooperative banks function: “Cooperative banks, in general, are a scam.” Basant notes the sacking of 25,000 Home Guards in Uttar Pradesh, arguing that it should not have happened. “Instead of giving jobs, they're snatching them away,” Basant complains of the government.What didn't make news this week but should have? A party for journalists at I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar's Delhi home which was paid for by the taxpayer, says Meghnad. Basant points to the “invisibility of real issues” in the Maharashtra and Haryana polls, adding, “Nationalism, Ayodhya and Article 370 are the only three issues being raised.” Snigdha shares the news of tea garden workers in Darjeeling going on strike after they were refused their bonuses.This week's selection of bizarre news includes the same “exclusive interview” of Home Minister Amit Shah on different TV news channels and a funeral prank in Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.