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New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Blow to Tamil Nadu government as Madras HC orders interim stay on 10 Acts
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Wednesday temporarily stayed the operation of the 10 amendment Acts covering various state-run universities, which transferred the powers to appoint vice-chancellors from the governor-chancellor to the Tamil Nadu government. A vacation bench of justices G R Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan granted the interim stay despite strong objections raised by the state government and the higher education department against passing any interim orders without hearing them in detail as the issue is related to the constitutionality of the legislations. These 10 amendment Acts were notified and came into force on April 11, after the Supreme Court granted deemed assent to the bills in its landmark verdict on April 8 in the case filed by Tamil Nadu government against Governor R N Ravi for delaying assent to the bills. A BJP-affiliated advocate K Venkatachalapathy alias Kutty of Tirunelveli district moved the HC praying for staying the operation of the Acts. Senior counsel Dama Seshadri Naidu, assisted by V R Shanmuganathan, represented the petitioner and argued that the Acts are repugnant to Regulation 7.3 of the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges, 2018, regarding appointment of vice-chancellors.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ceasefire left armed forces, citizens feeling let down: Priyank
Kalaburagi: Our military personnel successfully eliminated terror installations. Yet, the central govt's ceasefire declaration left both the armed forces and ordinary Indian citizens feeling let down, said Priyank Kharge , minister for rural development and panchayat his media interaction in Kalaburagi on Monday, he expressed scepticism about Pakistan's reliability. "While our forces successfully targeted terrorist bases responsible for attacks on our citizens, a ceasefire was announced," he said and raised questions about the authority behind this decision, its criteria, and the consequences for violations. He insisted the govt should convene a meeting to provide clarity to the nation."Who is Trump to announce a ceasefire? Have you noticed the points in his tweet? Using the word common sense, he tweeted in a way that gave wisdom to India," he said. He questioned why top officials, including the Prime Minister, the foreign minister, and the national security adviser, have not been transparent about the emphasised that strengthening foreign relations requires meaningful negotiations, not just cordial meetings between Prime Ministers. He noted America's failure to denounce terrorism .He highlighted how China and Turkey have backed Pakistan, whilst the IMF's loan approval to Pakistan indicates India's diplomatic inability to prevent financial support to a terrorism-supporting nation. These developments suggest diplomatic urged the Prime Minister to convene Parliament and brief the nation about both the terrorist attack and the criticised media coverage for prioritising entertainment value over factual reporting of the conflict. He pointed out the spread of misinformation, particularly by panel discussants and BJP-affiliated speakers, making unsubstantiated claims about capturing Karachi and dividing Pakistan into four parts.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TMC MP: Act against trolls targeting Navy officer's widow
New Delhi/Kolkata: Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale on Monday urged Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to act against social media accounts posting hateful comments against Himanshi Narwal , wife of Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was among those killed in the . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a post on X, Gokhale questioned why accounts trolling her were not being blocked. "It is shocking to see the obscene and hateful comments being directed towards the widow of the Navy officer who was killed in Pahalgam. Most accounts spreading venom are BJP-affiliated. Why? Only because she appealed for communal harmony," Gokhale wrote. "IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw should answer — why aren't these accounts being taken down or blocked? Are trolls from your party immune from the ambit of law even when they target a victim and a widow of a slain armed forces officer? Is this your 'nationalism'?" he said, slamming BJP. TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose said: "Those constantly trolling Himanshi Narwal are exposing their hate-filled mindset in front of the country. Despite losing her husband in the Pahalgam terror attack, she rejected communal hatred and appealed for Hindu-Muslim unity. We should praise her for being the inspiration she is. But BJP's IT cell is constantly trying to provoke hate and target Himanshi..." Himanshi asked people not to target Muslims and Kashmiris following the April 22 terror attack. The photo of the Navy officer's body lying on the ground in the Baisaran meadows and his newlywed wife slumped beside him with an empty gaze has become the haunting symbol of the ghastly attack that claimed 26 lives.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TMC's Saket Gokhale questions Ashwini Vaishnaw over 'obscene comments' targeting widow of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam: ‘Is this your nationalism?'
Sanket Gokhale questions Ashwini Vaishnaw NEW DELHI: TMC Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale on Sunday questioned Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw over the government's inaction against social media accounts allegedly affiliated with the BJP, accusing them of posting "obscene and hateful comments" targeting the wife of a Navy officer killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, after she appealed for communal harmony. "It is shocking to see the obscene & hateful comments being directed towards the widow of the Navy officer who was killed in Pahalgam. Most accounts spreading venom are BJP-affiliated. Why? Only because she appealed for communal harmony," said Gokhale in a post on X. Further, directly calling out Vaishanaw, he added, "IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw should answer - why aren't these accounts being taken down or blocked? Are trolls from your party immune from the ambit of the law even when they target a victim & a widow of a slain armed forces officer? Is this your 'nationalism'?" Himanshi, wife of Navy officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who became a symbol of grief following the Pahalgam attack , urged the public a few days ago to cease spreading communal hatred and seeking vengeance against any particular community. "We don't want people going after Muslims or Kashmiris. We only want peace right now. Of course, we want justice, but the govt must take precise steps against specifically those who did us wrong," Himanshi had expressed these sentiments at a blood donation event organised on what would have been Lt Vinay Narwal 's 27th birthday. she further added, "I just want the nation to pray for him (Lt Vinay) so that he is at peace." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Read more: Seek justice, don't spew hate, says slain navy officer's wife Lieutenant Narwal received complete military honours last week at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. His coffin was met by his grieving family, Navy officials, and political figures, including Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. His wife Himanshi, overcome with emotion, embraced and saluted his coffin. Through tears, she had said, "Let his soul rest in peace. He lived a good life. He made us really proud, and we should continue to uphold that pride in every way." The tragedy struck while the newlyweds were holidaying in Pahalgam, having married on April 16. The final rites took place on Wednesday evening in Karnal, Haryana, where Lieutenant Narwal's hometown is situated. His sister Shristi, aged 21, conducted the last rites as thousands of people gathered to pay their respects while the Navy personnel gave a gun salute.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
YSRCP condemns sacrilege at Sri Kurmam Temple
Vijayawada: Former MLA Malladi Vishnu expressed profound concern and outrage over the recent death of star tortoises at Sri Kurmam temple in Srikakulam, terming the incident a grave sacrilege. The coalition government's negligence has led to a series of attacks on Hindu dharma, the deaths of approximately 15 tortoises, revered as embodiments of Lord Vishnu, as a direct result of the Endowments Department's failure. Vishnu on Monday criticised the authorities for cremating the tortoises behind the temple's Executive Officer's office without conducting post-mortems, suppressing the incident. He contrasted this with the YSRCP government's practice of numbering and medically monitoring tortoises, highlighting the current administration's inability to protect even 200 tortoises at the sacred site. The coalition government's undermining of Hindu sentiments through repeated desecrations at sacred sites, including the deaths of cows at TTD's goshala in Tirupati, adulteration of Tirupati laddus, and incidents like the demolition of Kashinayana temple in Kadapa and deaths during Vaikunta Ekadasi. He pointed to ongoing sacrilegious acts at Tirumala, such as devotees wearing footwear, filming reels, and using drones, alongside inadequate facilities for pilgrims and a recent gold theft in Tirumala's parking area. Vishnu stated that the government's failure to appoint an Executive Officer for Vijayawada's Kanaka Durga temple exemplifies its administrative lapses. He demanded an immediate inquiry into the Sri Kurmam incident, strict action against those responsible, and a response from Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and BJP-affiliated organizations, questioning their silence. Vishnu warned that continued governmental inaction would prompt large-scale protests led by the YSRCP to protect Hindu dharma.
