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Sunday World
28 minutes ago
- Sunday World
Indian community celebrates independence day in Dublin
The free event at Merrion Square came despite a separate celebration being called off following concern over recent attacks on the Indian community Hundreds of people have participated in an event marking India Day in Dublin, as gardai and the Government sought to assure the community it was taking action against racially motivated crime. The free event at Merrion Square came despite a separate celebration being called off following concern over recent attacks on the Indian community. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has expressed concern over 'totally unacceptable' attacks on the Indian community, adding that the majority appear to have been carried out by young people. Mr O'Callaghan said he engaged extensively with the Garda commissioner on the matter, and senior investigating officers had been assigned to investigate all reported incidents. Event organizer Sanjeeb Barik with a statue of the Indian deity Jagannath as people attend the India Day Festival at Merrion Square Park, Dublin (Niall Carson/PA) Sunday's celebration, organised for India's 79th independence day, featured music, dance, food stalls, exhibition stands and a range of cultural activities. Sanjeeb Barik, the secretary of organising group the Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland, said the event had gone well amid 'fantastic and beautiful weather'. 'Lots of people are here, there's food and dancing and lots of fun.' Asked about the engagement with Government and gardai, Mr Barik said the event had received 'good support'. Speaking to the PA news agency, he said: 'Naturally, because there has been so many incidents there was some concern. 'We have been actively discussing with ministers, junior ministers and the Minister of Justice and they have all assured us that appropriate safety measures would be in place – and they are. 'We're working very closely to make sure everyone would be safe and, importantly, that it would be enjoyable for everyone.' Mr Barik said they wanted to go ahead with the celebrations to send a message about the importance of standing together. 'It has been a challenging time but the main thing is to come together as a community and celebrate our heritage 'There are people from all backgrounds here – Indian, Irish and others – from all over the the island. 'It is about the strength of bonding and sowing the richness of India and Ireland's multicultural spirit.' From left, Areet Kaur Chandi, seven, Japleen Kaur, 10, and Preety Singh, eight, join the festivities for India Day in Dublin (Niall Carson/PA) He added: 'We are saying come together, stand together. Celebrate unity and diversity – and I hope that will continue.' Inspector Ciaran Nunan from the Garda diversity unit said hate crimes are attacks on the whole community. 'The mission statement of An Garda Siochana is keeping people safe, and this refers to individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. 'It also now includes hate crime. Hate crime is not just an attack on a person, it's an attack on the community. 'An Garda Siochana is very aware of the impact that hate crime has upon individuals and communities, and we take it very, very seriously. 'Since our last India Day celebration last year, we now have hate crime legislation in force and we're applying that legislation at every opportunity – but we need people to report incidents of hate crime to us so that we can then take them on board and react to those.' Entertainment was part of the festivities in Merrion Square Park (Niall Carson/PA) He added: 'So I would encourage everybody or anybody that perceives to be a victim of a hate crime to please report it to An Garda Siochana, and allow us to continue what we're doing and work with our communities to keep people safe. 'The Dublin event was attended by Akhilesh Mishra, ambassador of India to Ireland, and Minister of State Emer Higgins. The Ireland India Council, a separate group, said there had been an organised social media campaign against the Indian community in the country and the number of violent attacks has intensified since January. Last week, it said it took the 'difficult' decision to postpone its planned event at Farmleigh House over concerns for the safety of the community. People celebrating at the India Day Festival at Merrion Square Park, Dublin. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Today's News in 90 Seconds - 17 August
India.com
30 minutes ago
- India.com
5 Indian Players To Win Asia Cup Title As Captain: MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma And...
photoDetails english Updated:Aug 17, 2025, 09:10 PM IST 1. Sunil Gavaskar (1984) 1 / 7 Sunil Gavaskar led India to the inaugural Asia Cup title in 1984 in Sharjah. The first-ever Asia Cup, was held in a round-robin format in Sharjah and India under the astute leadership Gavaskar defeated both Sri Lanka and Pakistan to claim the inaugural title. (Pic Credit: Jay Shah On X) 2. Dilip Vengsarkar (1988) 2 / 7 India won their second Asia Cup title under the captaincy of Dilip Vengsarkar in 1988 in Bangladesh. Under Vengsarkar's captaincy, India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final to win the title. (Pic Credit: X ) 3. Mohammad Azharuddin (1990-91, 1995) 3 / 7 Mohammad Azharuddin was the first Indian captain to win the Asia Cup title twice. Azharuddin led India to Asia Cup title wins in 1990-91 and 1995 in the UAE, both times defeating Sri Lanka. (Pic Credit: Bharat Army On X) 4. MS Dhoni (2010 & 2016) 4 / 7 MS Dhoni-led India to Asia Cup title after a 15-year gap in 2010 when the team defeated Sri Lanka by 81 runs in the final in Dambulla. He then led India to another Asia Cup title in 2016 when the tournament was held in the T20I format for the first time. With this, Dhoni became the only captain to win the Asia Cup in both ODI and T20I formats. (Pic Credit: CricCrazyJohns On X) 5. Rohit Sharma (2018 & 2023) 5 / 7 Rohit Sharma has also led India to two Asia Cup titles in 2018 and 2023. In absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit guided India to a thrilling three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the 2018 final. He replicated this success in 2023, leading India to a dominant 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the 2023 final. (Pic Credit: CricCrazyJohns On X) Golden Opportunity For Suryakumar Yadav 6 / 7 Suryakumar Yadav is all set to captain India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 which will be played in the UAE from September 9. Suryakumar has the golden opportunity to etch his name in history books by leading India to Asia Cup victory under his captaincy. (Pic Credit: IANS) India's Squad For Asia Cup 2025 7 / 7 The Ajit Agarkar-led senior selection committee will meet in Mumbai on Tuesday, August 19 to pick the Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the UAE. (Pic Credit: IANS)
Hindustan Times
30 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Haryana introduces community service guidelines for first-time offenders in petty crimes
Chandigarh, The Haryana government has introduced Community Service Guidelines 2025, a policy designed to replace jail terms for certain first-time offenders in petty crimes with structured, socially useful work, officials said. Haryana introduces community service guidelines for first-time offenders in petty crimes The reform anchored in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita reflects a deliberate shift from retribution to rehabilitation a philosophy increasingly embraced by the progressive legal systems around the world, an official statement said on Sunday. Additional Chief Secretary Sumita Misra, who was instrumental in drafting the guidelines, described them as "a framework where justice restores as much as it corrects". She underscored that the intent is not to diminish the seriousness of offences, but to harness them as moments of transformation, the statement said. "Under the new policy, judges will have the discretion to assign community service in place of imprisonment for the eligible offenders," Misra said. The scope of tasks is wide-ranging planting trees along riverbanks, assisting in rural health centres, maintaining heritage sites, cleaning public parks, and contributing to social welfare campaigns such as Swachh Bharat. Each assignment will be carefully matched to an offender's capabilities by taking into account age, physical health, and skill set to ensure that the service is productive for the community and personally meaningful for the individual, the statement said. The approach is designed to tackle one of the most pressing issues in the Indian criminal justice system overcrowded prisons, it added. By redirecting low-risk offenders to constructive service, the burden on correctional facilities will be eased, while communities will benefit from tangible improvements, Misra said. According to the guidelines, attendance will be confirmed through biometric verification, while work will be documented with geo-tagged photographs and videos to provide an irrefutable record of compliance. Periodic progress reports will be submitted to the courts, enabling judicial officials to track each offender's contribution in real time. Officials involved in the programme will receive detailed orientation sessions to ensure uniform application across districts. The policy also includes tailored provisions for vulnerable populations, Misra said. Juveniles in conflict with the law will participate in supervised activities such as NCC training, skill-building workshops, and environmental projects that foster discipline and a sense of purpose. Women offenders will be placed in environments where they can contribute meaningfully while maintaining safety and dignity, including Nari Niketans, Anganwadi centres, maternity wards, and child care facilities. "The Community Service Guidelines seek to cultivate a broader culture of responsibility. By requiring offenders to contribute directly to the welfare of the communities they may have harmed, the state hopes to instil lasting lessons in empathy, accountability, and citizenship," Misra said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
