Ujjwal Nikam on 'saffron terror' politics and 26/11 terrorists' fake Hindu IDs

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In this special broadcast, newly nominated Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, Ujjwal Nikam, discusses the acquittal of all accused in the Malegaon blast case. While noting he did not conduct the case, the former 26/11 special public prosecutor comments on the court's observations of the prosecution's failure. Nikam alleges the term 'Saffron Terror' was politically motivated, stating, "through this case, the politicians had introduced the saffron terror and by introducing this phraseology, they had created a rift between the one religion and other religion." He also addresses the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, where terrorists were found with fake Hindu identity cards and a 'Kalava'. Nikam asserts that playing such "dirty politics" for political mileage must be stopped and that India's stand against terrorism is globally recognized, despite what he calls foul games by some politicians.

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Over 130 hectares of tribal reserve to be diverted for Great Nicobar road: Govt

Hindustan Times

12 minutes ago

Hindustan Times

Over 130 hectares of tribal reserve to be diverted for Great Nicobar road: Govt

Over 130 hectares under a tribal reserve will be diverted for the Great Nicobar Trunk Infrastructure Road project, the government has told Rajya Sabha. Overall, 238.76 hectares are proposed to be diverted for the arterial road. It includes 39.23 hectares of government, 39.86 hectares of private, 10.62 hectares of deemed forest, and 149.05 hectares of protected forest land. The road will cut through Great Nicobar Island and connect all the villages on it. (AP/Representative) Minister of state for environment Kirti Vardhan Singh cited information from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration and said 12,428 trees are estimated to be felled in the first phase of the construction of the arterial road. He was responding to Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker Narrain Dass Gupta's questions on the forest, tribal reserve, and private land proposed to be diverted for the project, the number of trees proposed to be felled, ecological compensation, etc. Singh said forest land diversion for non-forest purposes is undertaken as per the Forest Conservation Act, rules, and guidelines thereof. He said it is allowed with conditions of compensatory afforestation and realisation of net present value. Singh said the additional mitigation measures in the form of soil and moisture conservation works, catchment area plan, wildlife management plan, etc, are also stipulated on a case-by-case basis. The road will cut through Great Nicobar Island and connect all the villages on it. On June 20, HT reported a draft social impact assessment study for the project said that it will lead to large-scale employment, facilitate business, and make 'unconnected areas on the route prosper'. The draft, published on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration's social welfare directorate website, added that a large number of trees will need to be felled for the road. It said that tribal populations of Shompen and Nicobarese have agreed to land diversion for the road. The draft claimed that the road project would not impact their way of life. Anthropologists have cautioned against the social impact of the project, especially on the tribes.

Parliament passes The Coastal Shipping Bill

Economic Times

12 minutes ago

Economic Times

Parliament passes The Coastal Shipping Bill

Synopsis Amidst opposition protests, Parliament has passed The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, aiming to boost domestic shipping and national security. The bill, already approved by the Lok Sabha, seeks to streamline regulations for Indian ships, promoting ease of doing business. It defines coastal waters and encourages Indian ownership and operation of coastal fleets for commercial and strategic purposes. Parliament on Thursday passed The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha approving it amid continued protest by Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Bill would reduce the compliance burden for Indian ships in line with the concept of "ease of doing business", and ensure supply chain security for the country. The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 was approved in the Upper House through voice vote amid protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue. The Bill was approved by the Lok Sabha on April 3, 2025. The text of the Bill says it aims to consolidate and amend the law relating to regulation of coastal shipping, promote coasting trade and encourage domestic participation therein, to ensure that India is equipped with a coastal fleet, owned and operated by the citizens of India for its national security and commercial needs. Under the Bill, coastal waters mean territorial waters of India, along with adjoining maritime zones. Territorial waters extend up to 12 nautical miles (about 22 km) from the coast, while adjoining maritime zones extend up to 200 nautical miles (about 370 km).

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm over Bihar's SIR

United News of India

39 minutes ago

United News of India

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm over Bihar's SIR

New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm today due to continued protests by the Opposition demanding discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. In Upper House, the business of the day began in the morning with Deputy Chairman Harivansh checking the papers on the table from the revised list of business. As protests from the Opposition Members continued, Harivansh urged for the House to maintain order and allow the Question Hour to begin. However, unrelenting Opposition MPs refused to let the House proceedings continue until their demand for debate on Bihar's SIR was met. Amid the din, Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm. UNI AJ ARN Tags: #Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm over Bihar's SIR