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'Why be touchy? Let's close it': Supreme Court on BJP leader's defamation case against Shashi Tharoor
The Supreme Court on Friday indicated that the criminal defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his 2018 'scorpion sitting on a Shivling' remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be brought to a close, Live Law reported. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi on July 28, 2025.(PTI) The matter came up before a bench of Justices MM Sundresh and NK Singh. While Shashi Tharoor's lawyer requested an adjournment, the complainant's counsel — representing Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Babbar — asked for the case to be listed on a non-miscellaneous day. In response, Justice Sundresh remarked, 'What non-miscellaneous day? Let us close this. Why do you want to be touchy about all this? Let us close all this. That way, administrators, political personalities and judges form the same group, they have sufficiently thicker skin. Don't worry.'
The Wire
3 minutes ago
- The Wire
Only 30 E-Visas Issued Under Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign in Last One Year: Govt
On March 7, 2024, the campaign was launched by Modi during his visit to Srinagar, which aimed at making members of Indian Diaspora as 'Incredible India Ambassadors'. New Delhi: In the last one year, only 30 e-visas have been issued by the Indian government under its Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Parliament was told. On March 7, 2024, the campaign was launched by Modi during his visit to Srinagar, which aimed at making members of Indian Diaspora as 'Incredible India Ambassadors'. Under the Chalo India campaign launched through the union ministry of tourism, Modi had called on the Indian Diaspora to serve as 'powerful catalyst for Indian tourism', and act as 'India's Cultural Ambassadors' by encouraging at least five of their non-Indian friends to travel to India under the campaign. With more than 30 million strong Indian Diaspora spread across different countries, arrangements were made for many of them to witness the virtual launch of the campaign by Modi in various Indian embassies and high commissions. A dedicated portal was launched by the ministry to enable non-resident Indians (NRIs) to register and nominate friends and associates, which would allow the ministry to directly share promotional material with them. The ministry had also announced that there 'is no upper limit on the number of foreign friends a diaspora member must encourage, although it is recommended to encourage at least 5 friends based on the clarion call of the honourable Prime Minister.' 'They can invite as many as possible and will earn rewards for each foreign visitor they successfully attract to India. The Chalo India website will facilitate the creation of accounts for diaspora members, offering them a platform to join the movement, track their contributions, and stay informed about the program. This initiative not only promotes tourism but also fosters international goodwill and cultural exchange.' The move was aimed at giving a boost to inbound tourists. A Deccan Herald report published this February had underlined that while top global tourist destinations like Dubai, France, Spain, Switzerland, the United States, China, Japan and Australia had rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic, witnessing a five to 40 per cent surge in international travellers, 'India has lagged behind.' 'According to data published by the Union Ministry of Tourism, 76.8 lakh foreign tourists visited the country between January and October 2024,' it had said. 'Till October last year, the country earned Rs 2.16 lakh crore in Foreign Exchanging Earning (FEE) due to international visitors. This was nearly 25.13 per cent higher than earnings in 2019, when the FEE was Rs 1.73 lakh crore. Factoring in dollar-to-rupee valuations,' it said, adding that 'experts say India's actual FEE was 11 per cent lesser compared to its 2019 earnings.' Against this background, Modi was seen directly appealing to the Indian Diaspora to help grow the number of foreign tourists visiting India through the campaign. Besides, the Prime Minister himself had been featured by the government with an aim to promote tourism from time to time, which also included Modi strolling across white sandy beaches of Lakshwadeep and scuba-diving in the archipelago. The Deccan Herald report said, 'Enquiries about accommodation, flights and other facilities at Lakshadweep began pouring in, through online channels and tour operators. However, many potential tourists were disappointed when their plans could not materialise due to poor connectivity with the mainland and limited accommodation options. Available accommodation options proved expensive when compared to Maldives — which Indian tourists wanted to avoid due to geopolitical tensions.' This July 31, replying to a written question by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MPs Subhash Barala and Mayank Kumar Nayak, tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha that the objective of the Chalo India initiative was to promote tourist destinations and 'products of the country, including the lesser known destinations and cultural heritage sites, with the aim of increasing India's share of the global tourism market.' However, to the question, how many visas were issued by the Modi government under Chalo India, he replied, 'Till date, 30 e-tourist visas, have been issued under the said initiative.' The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
News18
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'Previous Govt Set Hindu Terrorism Narrative': Fadnavis Says Malegaon Verdict 'Exposed Conspiracy'
Last Updated: Devendra Fadnavis accused the UPA government of fabricating the 'saffron terror' narrative for vote-bank politics after the Malegaon blast acquittals. A day after all seven accused in the Malegaon blast case were acquitted, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused the Congress-led UPA government of trying to set the 'saffron terrorism' narrative and alleged that officers from that time tried to frame Hindu religious leaders and organisations. 'The conspiracy of 2008 has been exposed before everyone. The government at that time, for the sake of vote-bank politics, coined terms like 'Hindu terror' and 'saffron terrorism'," Fadanavis said. 'At that time, large-scale terrorist incidents were happening across the world, and 'Islamic terrorism' was a topic of discussion worldwide. To avoid angering their vote bank and to make it seem like they were maintaining balance, they created the notion of 'Hindu terrorism' and arrested people," he said. 'But, despite much effort, no solid evidence was found. Layer by layer, this conspiracy is coming to light," the Maharashtra Chief Minister said. On Thursday too, Fadnavis had claimed that police acted under the UPA government's pressure while probing the 2008 Malegaon blast, and Congress should apologise to the Hindus for the 'fake narrative of saffron terror." Fadnavis claimed that the probe was a conspiracy to defame the Hindus. The future course of action will be decided after studying the judgment, he had said, speaking to reporters in Mumbai. 'Congress should apologise to the acquitted accused and Hindu society," he demanded. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
