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India Today
12 hours 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
Economic Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Gold to reach $8,900 by 2029? A startling report says so — here's what investors should keep in mind
Gold prices could surge to $8,900 by 2030, driven by monetary policy, inflation, and geopolitical tensions. While gold price corrections are expected, the ongoing bull market is considered a long-term trend for the gold market. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Key Drivers Behind Gold's Rise Expect Corrections Alongside Growth How Much Gold Do Investors Actually Hold? Gold Price Outlook Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Gold price could increase by $4,000 to $5,000 in the medium term and potentially skyrocket to $8,900 by 2030, a new report revealed, as per ANI. Investment and asset management firm Incrementum wrote in the ' Gold We Trust Report 2025 ' that 'The forecast corridor of $4,800 to $8,900 depends mainly on how inflationary the next five years will be,' reported major drivers influencing gold prices to rise are monetary policy, inflation trends, and geopolitical dynamics, as per the report. The new report also highlighted that the ongoing bull market for gold is not just a short-term phenomenon but is a long-term trend, according to READ: Was French President Emmanuel Macron slapped by his wife Brigette before getting off the plane? Video goes viral Meanwhile, the report has also warned investors about the volatile nature of gold, in which corrections are to be expected, as per ANI. Following a recent sharp 25% rally between January and April 2025, prices of gold have eased in recent months, driven by trade tensions and a shift in market sentiment, as per the report also revealed that family offices and international markets as a whole invest merely around 1% of their portfolios in gold and other precious metals, as per ANI. This investment makes gold sit alongside speciality assets such as art, antiques, and infrastructure, and far behind more popular investments like private equity, real estate, and cash, according to the News recently reported that gold prices are expected to increase once again, supported by factors such as fewer anticipated rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, as per even JP Morgan has predicted that gold may reach $6,000 per ounce in 2029, which is an 80% jump from the current price, according to the of factors like inflation, central bank policies, and global tensions that increase demand for safe-haven assets The report suggests it's part of a longer-term trend, but volatility and corrections are expected along the way.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Golden Temple gave rare go-ahead to deploy guns to counter Pak drones: Officer
The Head Granthi of the Golden Temple in Amritsar granted a rare permission for the deployment of air defence systems within the sacred premises to counter the missile and drone attacks from Pakistan, the Indian Army's Air Defence Chief has was targeted multiple times by Pakistani drones and projectiles in response to India's Operation Sindoor, which was launched as retaliation for the April 22 terrorist attacks in was very nice that the Head Granthi of the Golden Temple allowed us to deploy our guns. It is possibly for the first time in many years that they switched off the Golden Temple lights so that we could see the drone coming," Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha said in an interview with news agency officer, Director General of Army Air Defence, further noted that the Golden Temple authorities "realised there was a potential threat once it was explained to them. They allowed us to deploy guns to secure and protect a national war monument of international repute, which is visited by hundreds of thousands of people every day. As a result, the guns were deployed, and the Golden Temple's lights were switched off."Referring to an earlier statement by Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15th Infantry Division, who revealed that Army Air Defence gunners had successfully intercepted all drones and missiles aimed at the Golden Temple, D'Cunha added that the Indian Army had anticipated Pakistan might target religious sites near the border, given the absence of legitimate military we visualised what they (Pakistan) were capable of doing. Realising that they would target it because they had no legitimate targets across the border. They were more interested in creating confusion, chaos internally, and hence, we visualised that they would target our civil population and our religious places of worship," Lieutenant General D'Cunha said. Major General Seshadri, who also detailed the Indian Army's operations at the Golden Temple, confirmed that all attacks on the Sikh shrine were successfully thwarted.'The Pakistan Army has no legitimate targets to strike inside India, nor does it have the courage or capability to confront the Indian armed forces face to face. Hence, it uses terrorism as a state policy and resorts to launching unmanned aerial weapons from its own soil. They have even targeted religious places, particularly along the Indian border, a case in point being the Golden Temple in Amritsar, which witnessed a surge in drone and missile attacks that were bravely thwarted by our Army Air Defence gunners,' the Major and Pakistan were recently engaged in heightened military action after India launched strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. In retaliation, Pakistan targeted Indian civilian areas with nearly 1,000 drones, all of which were successfully shot down by Indian air defence systems. India also inflicted significant damage on Pakistani air bases and caused substantial casualties within the Pakistan Reel IN THIS STORY#India-Pakistan#Pakistan#Operation Sindoor
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
On PM Modi's direction, NSA Doval monitored and coordinated Op Sindoor
Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Live Events Even as Operation Sindoor was being executed Prime Minister Modi was continuously monitoring the operation through the night. On his direction National Security Advisor Ajit Doval monitored and coordinated Op Wednesday morning, the Indian Armed Forced launched strikes on nine locations inside Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Pakistan. These included Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Sialkot, and five in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), sources told Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force jointly carried out the operation, mobilising assets and troops. The strikes on all nine targets were successful. The Indian forces selected the locations to target top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leaders involved in sponsoring terrorist activities in India."Operation Sindoor," which targeted nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India's Ministry of Defence was in direct response to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen and injured several to the Defence Ministry, these strikes were carried out in response to the "barbaric" terrorist attack in Pahalgam, where 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were government said it is committed to holding those responsible accountable. Precision strike weapon systems from all three services, including loitering munitions, were used in the attacks. The coordinates were provided by intelligence agencies, and the strikes were launched entirely from Indian carried out its deepest strikes inside Pakistan's undisputed territory since 1971 successfully targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This marks New Delhi's most significant military action within Pakistani territory in over five External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, "The world must show zero tolerance for terrorism." In a post shared on X, Jaishankar stated, "The world must show zero tolerance for terrorism. #OperationSindoor."
Economic Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Operation Sindoor: All air defence units activated along India-Pakistan border
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Indian defence officials have said that all air defence units have been activated all along the India-Pakistan border to tackle any eventuality following Indian strikes at nine locations in Pakistan and PoK, reported Indian armed forces launched ' Operation Sindoor ' in the early hours of Wednesday, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists."Justice is Served. Jai Hind!', the Indian Army said in a post on X."A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched 'OPERATION SINDOOR', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed," ministry of defence said in a statement."Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution," said it ministry said that there will be a detailed briefing regarding the operation later in the day.
