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News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
'Remarks Misconstrued': Malviya Junks Report On BJP Plan To Use Women Military Officers In Campaign
Amit Malviya shared a news report claiming that the BJP was set to use two women military officers as campaign faces. He termed the news report as "fake". Bharatiya Janata Party IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Sunday clarified that the BJP has no plans to use Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh – who were the faces of the military during Operation Sindoor briefings – as the party's campaign faces. Malviya flagged a report by Times of India as fake and said that the remarks made by BJP Minority Morcha President, Jamal Siddiqui, were 'misconstrued". What Is The Matter? Times of India reported that the two officers 'will be the faces of an ambitious women-centric campaign scheduled to be rolled out by the BJP on the completion of 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led government on June 9." The news article was headlined 'Col Qureshi, Wg Cdr Vyomika set to be BJP campaign's faces". This is #FakeNews. The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofia Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces. The comments made by BJP Minority Morcha President Jamal Siddiqui have been misconstrued. He simply made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an… — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 1, 2025 Malviya shared the news story and busted the claims, stating that Siddiqui made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman. What Did Siddiqui Say? The BJP Minority Front will launch a nationwide campaign aimed at connecting educated Muslim women with the armed forces from June 9. The main goal of the campaign is to encourage Muslim women and girls to think about joining the armed forces, using role models like Sofia Qureshi as inspiration. Siddiqui called her 'a source of pride for both the community and the country." First Published: June 01, 2025, 14:31 IST
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
China Breaks Silence on Chinese Weapons in India-Pakistan Air War
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. China downplayed how India could benefit from studying its military technology in comments on reports that its neighbor and rival found an unexploded PL-15E missile during its recent conflict with Pakistan, . Newsweek has reached out to India's Defense Ministry for comment. Why It Matters The remarks mark the first time Beijing has publicly addressed the use of its weapons in the four-day military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations, the first to see a military—Pakistan—deploy a full array of advanced Chinese systems, including the HQ-9 air defense system, PL-15 missiles, and J-10C fighters, and put them to test in combat. Scale models of the J-15T fighter jet and the PL-15 missile are on display at the exhibition hall of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on day 2 of the 15th China International... Scale models of the J-15T fighter jet and the PL-15 missile are on display at the exhibition hall of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on day 2 of the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2024. More Zou Wei/VCG/AP What To Know "The missile you mentioned is an export equipment and has appeared in domestic and foreign defense exhibitions many times," Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Chinese Defense Ministry told a press conference on Wednesday, when asked about reports on the missile. The PL-15E is an export version of a Chinese long-range air-to-air missile with an active radar seeker, capable of targeting enemy aircraft beyond visual range. Earlier this month, India's Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Amit Malviya published footage of the supposed Chinese missile, purportedly recovered in Punjab. According to multiple news reports, it was the third instance where remnants of the PL-15E were found on Indian territory during the India-Pakistan conflict from May 7 to May 10. A fully intact Chinese PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile was recovered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab—clearly launched from a PAF jet, most likely a JF-17. It failed to detonate. — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 9, 2025 The collection of debris holds significance for India—a growing U.S. partner—for technical examination and potential reverse engineering—and for its allies. The missiles were used during a massive air battle that took place between India and Pakistan, with the latter claiming to have taken down several of India's French-made Rafale jets using Chinese J-10 fighters. The United States has long considered South Asia a vital region in global peace and security. What People Are Saying Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense said, translated from Chinese: "India and Pakistan are neighbors who cannot move away. We hope that both sides should remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation. China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability. Christopher Clary, non-resident fellow with Stimson's South Asia program, wrote in published analysis: "The performance of these newer Chinese systems on the battlefield is of immense importance to states that worry about a future confrontation with China. Likewise, their performance matters for a large number of militaries considering the purchase of Chinese equipment for their own defense needs." What Happens Next China could be fast-tracking delivery of its advanced J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighters to Pakistan, signaling deepening military ties amid rising tensions after recent cross-border violence with India.
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India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Congress Claims Six Surgical Strikes In UPA Era; BJP Hits Back With RTI Reply
A heated political debate has unfolded after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's comments on India's surgical strikes sparked controversy. Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to several countries, stated that India crossed the Line of Control for the first time in 2016 to conduct surgical strikes against terrorist bases. The Congress party quickly distanced itself from Tharoor's remarks and claimed that six such military operations were carried out during the UPA government. The grand old party shared a video on X and said, 'No Noise. No PR. Only Decisive Actions. 6 Surgical Strikes were carried out under Congress Govt.' No Noise. No PR. Only Decisive Actions 6 Surgical Strikes Were Carried Out Under Congress Govt. — Congress (@INCIndia) May 29, 2025 Congress also shared a picture noting the dates of its six surgical strikes. आपकी जानकारी के लिए — Congress (@INCIndia) May 29, 2025 BJP's Amit Malviya shared an RTI statement on X, stating that the given section does not hold any data pertaining to surgical strikes carried out before September 29, 2016. RTI Reply | April 9, 2018 'This section (Integrated HQ of MoD ARMY DGMO) does NOT hold any data pertaining to SURGICAL STRIKES carried out BEFORE 29 Sept 2016.' Let that sink in. No records. No data. No proof of any 'surgical strikes' before 2016. — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 29, 2025 Meanwhile, Tharoor, who is leading an all-party delegation in a global outreach programme, in Panama said, "When, for the first time, India breached the Line of Control between India and Pakistan to conduct a surgical strike on a terror base, a launch pad - the Uri strike in September 2015. That was already something we had not done before. Even during the Kargil War, we had not crossed the Line of Control."
The Print
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Congress' comment on net FDI inflows into India ‘misleading': BJP
Hitting back, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya wrote on X, 'The Opposition and their cheerleaders' fixation with 'net FDI' is not only economically misleading – it reflects either ignorance or a deliberate distortion of facts'. This came after the Congress alleged the 'decline' in net FDI (foreign direct investment) inflows into India reflects 'tremendous investment uncertainty' in the country, with more businesses choosing to invest abroad. New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) The BJP on Sunday termed the Congress' comment on net FDI inflows into India as 'misleading', and said the opposition party's 'fixation' with the matter reflects 'either ignorance or a deliberate distortion of facts'. He said India's gross FDI inflows stood at USD 81 billion in FY25, showing a 14 per cent year-on-year increase, despite global economic uncertainty and monetary tightening in the West. Since 2014, cumulative FDI inflows have exceeded USD 670 billion, he said, adding that India continues to rank among the top five global FDI destinations. The Modi government's reforms — ranging from ease of doing business, PLI schemes, and digital infrastructure to taxation overhauls — have established a 'credible, rules-based investment climate' in the country, he added. 'More importantly, this is quality capital. FDI is now flowing into high-value sectors such as semiconductors, electric mobility, defence manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and green energy – not merely into real estate or speculative financial instruments,' the BJP leader said. 'Contrast this with the UPA era, marked by policy paralysis, retrospective taxation, and scandals like 2G and Coalgate, which created a hostile environment for both domestic and foreign investors. Back then, capital flight was the norm,' he said, adding, 'Today, foreign capital is betting on India's future.' AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh had claimed in a post on X that the just released RBI data revealed that net FDI inflows into India in 2024-25 plunged by an unprecedented 96 per cent to a measly USD 0.4 billion. 'Whatever whitewashing of an official explanation for this precipitous fall is being provided, the fact remains that this reflects tremendous investment uncertainty in India – which is deterring not only foreign investors but Indian companies as well, who would rather invest abroad than at home,' the senior Congress leader said in his post. 'We ignore the implications of the dramatic decline at our own peril,' the Congress leader said. The data was released as part of the RBI's May edition of its monthly bulletin. Net FDI moderated to USD 0.4 billion during 2024-25 from USD 10.1 billion a year ago, reflecting the rise in net outward FDI and repatriation FDI, the RBI report said. Reacting to Ramesh's remarks, Malviya said globally, FDI performance is measured by gross inflows, as reported by institutions like UNCTAD and the IMF. 'Net FDI subtracts repatriation and Indian outbound investment, which unfairly distorts the picture – especially now that Indian companies are expanding abroad as global players,' he said, adding, 'Outbound FDI is a sign of economic maturity, not a liability.' PTI PK MNK MNK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
To ease congestion, NCR reroutes key trains from Kanpur to Govindpuri stn
Prayagraj: In a move to ease congestion and improve passenger convenience, the North Central Railway (NCR) has announced an operational change for trains running between Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur. From July 24 onwards, several key trains will no longer halt at Kanpur Central Station. Instead, they will stop at the newly upgraded Govindpuri Railway Station. This decision is part of NCR's efforts to decongest Kanpur Central, one of the busiest stations in the region, and to enhance passenger connectivity through Govindpuri. The upgraded Govindpuri Station was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22, 2025, under the ambitious Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The station was modernised with enhanced facilities, making it more suitable to handle increased train traffic and passenger volume. NCR's senior public relations officer, Amit Malviya, said this strategic change will significantly reduce crowding at Kanpur Central and offer passengers at Govindpuri improved connectivity, convenience and access to upgraded amenities. The 12 pairs of trains that will halt at Govindpuri are Purushottam Express, Banaras-Okha, Sealdah-Amritsar, Sealdah-Anand Vihar, Haldia-Anand Vihar, Ajmer-Rajendra Nagar, Banaras/Ballia-New Delhi, Guwahati-New Delhi, Kolkata-Udaipur City, Agartala-Firozpur Cantt, Ballia-Anand Vihar and Sealdah-Ajmer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo In another groundbreaking development, the NCR launched the WAG-9 electric locomotive from the Kanpur Electric Loco Shed. This indigenous engine features the advanced 'Kavach' anti-collision system, marking a significant leap in Indian Railways' safety protocols. The 'Kavach' technology uses real-time data analysis to prevent train collisions and includes a LIDAR-based obstacle detection system for identifying potential track hazards. Additionally, the WAG-9 engine is equipped with an automatic fire suppression system, further enhancing safety for railway operations. The locomotive's launch was showcased through a video on the Chief Public Relations Officer's official Instagram account, highlighting its cutting-edge features and the role it will play in modernising India's railway network.
