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India Today
5 days ago
- General
- India Today
Hindu outfit pitches clay goats for eco-friendly Eid, riles Muslim body
Days ahead of Eid al-Adha or Bakrid, a Hindu organisation based in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, has appealed to the country's Muslim community to sacrifice clay models of goats instead of the animals as an eco-friendly measure. The head of the organisation, Sanskriti Bachao Manch, also wrote a letter to several Muslim religious leaders, highlighting that if Hindu festivals such as Holi, Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi could be celebrated in an eco-friendly manner, then should be Bachao Manch has been preparing eco-friendly goats made of clay for the last four years to make the sacrifice of these goats on Bakrid. We have priced it at Rs 1,000 for an eco-friendly goat. When we taught about eco-friendly Deepawali, eco-friendly Holi, and asked to make clay idols for the eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav and immerse them in our houses, then can't we celebrate an eco-friendly Eid al-Adha? Thousands of gallons of water are wasted to clean up the bloodshed (during goat sacrifice)," Chandrashekhar Tiwari, convener of the outfit, told news agency further said that it is the responsibility of the four soldiers of India - Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians - to protect the environment of the country. advertisement "It is the responsibility of Hindus as well as Muslims. We are making efforts for that, and we have issued a letter to the Muslim religious guru requesting them to state in this regard so that a positive message is conveyed," Tiwari however, brushed aside any point of controversy around their appeal, saying that no one should be allowed to commit violence."We started celebrating eco-friendly Diwali with a fuljhadi (sparkler). We began making Durga idols and Ganesh idols out of clay in our house and immersing them in Kyari (garden bed) so that ponds and water bodies are not ruined. Therefore, the responsibility lies with society. There is no point of controversy in this, we are making our own positive efforts. No one should be allowed to commit violence. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act should be applied against them as well. This practice should be ended," Tiwari told effort, however, didn't sit well with Syed Kaab Rashidi, legal advisor of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, UP. He slammed the appeal, saying such moves only emerge before Islamic festivals despite animal sacrifice for religious beliefs being an exception even in the eyes of law."These people only want to spread confusion against Muslims and Islam. Meat is exported from India and (the country) earns crores by selling meat. Why isn't this wisdom applicable then? India sells leather all over the world and earns crores. Why does no one say anything then? Medicines are also made using animal bones," he MINISTER BLASTS ANIMAL ACTIVISTSadvertisementMaharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane slammed animal activists and environmentalists by questioning why they had appealed for the celebration of virtual Bakrid. He accused them of being selective and only targeting Hindu festivals like Holi and Diwali."Some people advise us not to use firecrackers or colours during our festivals citing environmental concerns. Where have they gone now? Why is there no call for the virtual celebration (not involving animal sacrifice) of Bakrid? Where are those animal lovers who appeal for virtual celebrations of festivals like Holi or Diwali," he was quoted as saying by news agency that India is a "Hindu rashtra", Rane, who is the state Minister for Fisheries and Port Development, said that if the Constitution is applicable to Hindus, then it should be equally applicable to Muslims. "No Sharia law will be applicable," he also questioned the Muslim community for failing to come together to support the idea of eco-friendly Bakrid so that unnecessary matters are prevented and "Hindus would not have to face restrictions in their own societies".He also warned of legal action if goats are sacrificed without adhering to the rules and laws. Rane said that appeals of eco-friendly Eid must be directed to religious Muslim leaders to help animal lovers feel Watch IN THIS STORY#Madhya Pradesh#Maharashtra#Uttar Pradesh
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"Op Sindoor intended to hit at centres of terrorism within Pakistan": Former Foreign Secretary Lalit Mansingh
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Former Foreign Secretary, Lalit Mansingh , on Saturday said that India's Operation Sindoor was not intended to start a war or fight the Pakistan army, but only to hit at the centres of terrorism within Pakistan."Many countries have an interest in dealing with terrorism. 9/11 happened in the United States. It was an act of international terrorism, and America took action and finally got Osama bin Laden from Pakistan," Mansingh told pointed out that in the Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces hit the headquarters of the terrorist organisations in Pakistan with pinpoint accuracy."Operation Sindoor intended to hit at the centres of terrorism within Pakistan, not to start a war or fight the Pakistan army, but to send a message to the headquarters of the terrorist organisations like the Lashkar-e-Taiba Jaish-e-Mohammed and terrorist sites across the line of control were hit with pinpoint accuracy," he had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack , targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POJK).The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian today, drawing a comparison between the two countries' foundational choices at the time of independence in 1947, Congress leader Salman Khurshid emphasised that India opted for a path of unity and inclusivity, unlike Pakistan, which was formed on religious the interaction of the Indian Community in Japan with the All-Party Delegation, Khurshid said that India's resolution is to end terrorism."Our resolution is against terrorism and to end Pakistani Army Chief at that time has now promoted himself as the Field Marshal... In 1947, we had two paths. In the first path, we decided that we would all live together, and we would make a country where everyone would stay together and call it Bharatvarsh," he said."Someone else made a country only in the name of religion. In a few years, it was proven that countries are not made in the name of religion. India had a huge contribution to the formation of are two different ideologies, one collective and inclusive and the other in which they cannot live with each other," Khurshid said.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Reduced tariffs under India-UK FTA will strengthen textile sector: Experts
The Indian textile industry has welcomed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), recognizing it as a significant step towards increasing India's presence in the UK market. Industry leaders believe this agreement will unlock new opportunities for exporters, boosting trade, employment, and global Katariya, President of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), highlighted the UK's potential as a growing and promising market for Indian textile and apparel pointed out that the recent tariff developments in the US have underscored the need for diversifying export destinations, making this FTA especially timely."Post the latest US tariff announcement, there was a strong need to diversify textile exports and with this FTA agreement, India's knitted and woven apparel can now gain substantial foothold in the UK market," Katariya told news agency further noted, "By emphasizing on Sustainability, Quality and Digital Marketing, not only our Exports but Indian brands will also get an opportunity to stand out with reduced prices for UK consumers."Experts believe that the reduced tariffs under the FTA will drive demand for Indian textiles in the UK, resulting in increased export agreement is also expected to stimulate investment and enhance the ease of doing business for textile stakeholders in both countries.A. Sakthivel, Vice Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), also lauded the deal. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for their instrumental roles in securing this historic trade pact."This is a Himalayan achievement that will provide a strong impetus to India's textile exports and boost employment and growth in the sector," said added, "The India-UK FTA is expected to pave the way for long-term growth, attract investment, and create a more favourable business environment for textile stakeholders in both countries."Industry leaders believe the India-UK FTA marks the beginning of a new era for Indian textiles, with long-term benefits anticipated in market access, innovation, and global branding.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"Pakistan has reverted to terrorism every time it feels that India is making progress": Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and alleged that Pakistan has resorted to terrorism every time it feels that India is making progress."Their (Pakistan) effort is always to distract India, to weaken India, to ensure that the objectives that the people of India and the leadership have put into place are somehow you know stymied and somehow I think they want to reverse the clock through terrorism, and we've always seen that Pakistan has reverted to terrorism every time it feels that India is making progress whether it is 26/11, Puwama or a response to this has to be very, very strong, not just from India but from the entire international community," Shringla told added that the Central government needs to make sure that Pakistan learn that terrorism does not pay and that India will not tolerate any acts of terrorism against its people."It is adequate to make sure that they (Pakistan) learn that lesson that terrorism does not pay. I don't think any country is interested in any conflict or war. We have always been for peace, but we will not tolerate any acts of terrorism against our people. I mean that is an absolute red line, and it is incumbent on us to act in conformity with that principle," Shringla told also praised the Cabinet Committee on Security's decision to censure Pakistan diplomatically."I think the Cabinet Committee on Security, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, has taken some very quick decisions to censure Pakistan diplomatically. One of these has been to put the Indus Waters treaty in abeyance, but also I think to cut down our diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, the High Commission's strength has been reduced. Military attaches on both sides have been asked to leave, and I think any loopholes in our visa system, including the SA visa system, have been curtailed. So in many senses, we have taken steps both to, I think diplomatically send a message to Pakistan, but also to enhance our security interests further," he attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen while leaving several others injured, in one of the deadliest attacks in the valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Body of Pahalgam terror victim to be brought to Delhi, family to fly on same plane, says Raipur district official
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A resident of Chhattisgarh was killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The postmortem of the victim has been completed and all formalities from the J-K administration have been completed to facilitate the return of the decease, Raipur Collector Gaurav Singh told ANI on to Singh, first the bodies will be transported to the national capital, with efforts continuing to ensure that the families of the victims are able to come back together."We are in contact with the administration there and the family, too. The post-mortem of the body and other formalities have been completed. In some time, the bodies will be coming to Delhi, and after that, the body will come here (Chhattisgarh)," Singh told added that arrangements have been made for the family of the deceased to return in the same flight to join their relatives as soon as possible."When we get the updated schedule from there, we will have a clear picture of arrangements we have made for now, the family will come on the same flight, but it will be confirmed soon, because they will see the security situation first," the Collector said."The orders of the Chief Minister are to ensure that the family gets all possible support. We are also going to ensure that the four people face no difficulty as they come here and their work is done properly," he Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai had said that a person from the state, identified as Dinesh Miraniya, was killed in the terror the coffins carrying the victims of the terror attack were brought to the Srinagar airport. Several state government representatives arrived in Srinagar to facilitate the return home of victims and tourists from their respective is one of the biggest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in the terror attack, security forces have launched search operations on Wednesday to track down the terrorists responsible. Security has been heightened since the attack, with visuals from the area showing the streets deserted in the usually bustling tourist area.
