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'A day to honour their grit': PM Modi marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Ahead of the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' and said that the day honours the grit and ability to face unimaginable loss and still find the strength to start afresh of countless people who witnessed the Partition of India and Pakistan. An undated handout image released by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on June 13, 2017 and taken circa 1947/1948 shows a camp for displaced Indian Muslims next to Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi, during the period of unrest following the Partition of India and Pakistan. (Photo (Photo by Prakash Singh/various sources/AFP) Ahead of the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday marked the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'. In a post on X, Modi said that the day honours the grit and ability of the witnesses and victims of the Partition to face unimaginable loss and still find the strength to start afresh. 'Many of those affected went on to rebuild their lives and achieve remarkable milestones. This day is also a reminder of our enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold our country together,' Modi further said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Modi had announced August 14 in 2021 as the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' with the stated objective to commemorate the victims and the suffering of the Partition. The day is meant to remind present and future generations about the episode. The day would keep 'reminding us of the need to remove the poison of social divisions, disharmony and further strengthen the spirit of oneness, social harmony and human empowerment', Modi said at the time. In 1947, the independence of India was accompanied by the partition of the British India into a Hindu-majority India and a Muslim-majority Pakistan, sparking one of the largest human migrations in history as Muslims moved to Pakistan and non-Muslims moved from to India. The Partition led to widespread rioting and killings that killed hundreds of thousands. Around 8 million non-Muslims moved from Pakistan to India and around 7.5 million Muslims moved from India to Pakistan (both West and East Pakistan; East Pakistan got independence from Pakistan in 1971 and became Bangladesh), according to Government of India's estimates. ALSO READ: How a British judge divided India and Pakistan in just 5 weeks Some estimates say that up to 1 million people were killed in the violence. 'The estimate of those killed has varied from 5,00,000 to over 10,00,000. The generally accepted figure stands at around 5,00,000,' the GoI noted in a document at the time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Partition of India was a result of the Pakistan movement waged by was rooted in the demand for a separate country for Muslims, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League on the basis of 'two-nation theory' that said that Hindus and Muslims were two nations and could not live together in one country. However, the idea of Pakistan or at least a separate country for Muslims had been there for decades before 1940s when Jinnah ratchetted up the campaign. The Partition Museum has said, 'The demand for a separate nation for Muslims had been raised by various Muslim leaders in the previous decades, most famously by Allama Iqbal at a Muslim League conference at Allahabad in 1930 where he articulated the idea of a Muslim nation within India. The term 'Pak-Stan' had been coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali in the 1930s while he was studying at Cambridge University.'
Scroll.in
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Donald Trump repeats claim on US helping settle tensions between India, Pakistan
United States President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his claim of helping settle the tensions between India and Pakistan, stating that his talks with both nations were a ' bigger success ' than he will be given credit for. In an interview to Fox News, Trump claimed New Delhi and Islamabad harboured 'great hatred' toward each other and tensions had escalated to the point where a nuclear conflict seemed possible. Since May 10, this is the seventh time that Trump has claimed that the US brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan – an assertion that India has pushed back against. India has maintained that ' the issue of trade did not come up ' in any discussion between Indian and US leaders. Besides, India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday also said military action from India's side was 'entirely in the conventional domain' in response to Trump's speculation about nuclear war. Despite this, Trump on Friday said: 'And the next phase was probably, did you see where it was getting. It was tit for tat. It was getting deeper and more, I mean, more missiles, everyone was 'stronger, stronger'.' 'So to a point where the next one's going to be, you know what?' he asked. 'You know the N word is, right?' The interviewer replied: 'Nuclear'. On May 10, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the decision to stop military action minutes after Trump claimed on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to the ceasefire. The US president had claimed that the ceasefire talks were mediated by Washington. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had claimed on social media that New Delhi and Islamabad had agreed to ' start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site'. However, the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had said that the decision to stop the firing was 'worked out directly between the two countries'. 'There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place,' the ministry added. The tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad had escalated on May 7 when the Indian military carried out strikes – codenamed Operation Sindoor – on what it claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 persons on April 22. The Pakistan Army retaliated to Indian strikes by repeatedly shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. At least 22 Indian civilians and eight defence personnel were killed. Pakistan claims 11 of its military personnel and 40 civilians were killed. Trump repeats claims on tariffs On Friday, the US president also said he was 'using trade to settle scores and to make peace'. 'India… they are one of the highest tariff nations in the world, they make it almost impossible to do business,' he said once again during the interview. 'Do you know that they're willing to cut 100% of their tariffs for the United States?' He claimed that India 'wants to make a deal' with the US. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had on Thursday reiterated that 'any trade deal has to be mutually beneficial', ANI reported. Noting that these were 'complicated negotiations', the minister said: 'Nothing is decided till everything is.' Trump's so-called reciprocal tariffs imposed on several countries, including a 26% 'discounted' levy on India, took effect on April 9. Hours later, however, Trump had reduced the rates on imports from most countries to 10% for 90 days to provide time for trade negotiations. The US president had repeatedly said he intended to impose a reciprocal tax on India, among others, citing high tariffs the countries impose on foreign goods. The tariffs had led to concerns of a broader trade war that could disrupt the global economy and trigger recession. The Indian government has said that it is in talks with Washington to finalise a bilateral trade agreement between September and November. Trump's remarks on Friday came a week after India notified the World Trade Organization that it may impose retaliatory tariffs on the US after Washington increased the import duties on aluminium and steel to 25%. India's levies may take effect a month from the date it notified the World Trade Organization.
Arab News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Bollywood stars gather in Mumbai for India's first global entertainment summit
NEW DELHI: India's first global entertainment summit began in Mumbai on Thursday, bringing together the country's biggest Bollywood stars, from legendary actor Shah Rukh Khan to renowned actress Deepika Padukone, and industry leaders from around the world. The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, or Waves, is organized by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. About 100,000 participants from 100 countries will join the four-day summit at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, featuring a lineup of India's A-list celebrities and creatives, such as Anil Kapoor, A.R. Rahman and Alia Bhatt. Its plenary sessions will feature prominent speakers in the media and entertainment industry, including Netflix's CEO Ted Sarandos, YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan, and Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. 'Today, artists, innovators, investors and policymakers from more than 100 countries have gathered under one roof in Mumbai. In a way, the foundation of a global ecosystem of global talent and global creativity is being laid here today,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during the opening ceremony. 'Waves is a global platform that belongs to all the artists, all the creators, where every artist, every youth will connect with the creative world with a new idea.' Bollywood movie star Shah Rukh Khan, who is also a member of the Waves advisory board, said the summit is 'a catalyst for creators, innovators, disruptors and dreamers at the confluence of heart and technology.' 'Here, industry leaders unite to chart the future, drive bold innovation and champion Indian creativity on the world stage,' Khan said. Waves seeks to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment and digital innovation by highlighting the country's talents in various media and entertainment fields, including films, gaming, comics, artificial intelligence and other emerging tech. 'Waves aims to unlock a $50 billion market by 2029, expanding India's footprint in the global entertainment economy,' the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. International participation at the summit includes Saudi Arabia, with a delegation led by Saudi Esports Federation chairman, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, displaying the Kingdom's entertainment sector achievements and ambitions, particularly in gaming and e-sports. 'Saudi Arabia and India recognize that the future belongs to nations investing not only in infrastructure, but in building ecosystems where technology, creativity, and talent intersect. Under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Modi, our countries are uniquely aligned in this belief,' Prince Faisal wrote in an op-ed published by the Delhi-based English daily, Indian Express. 'Saudi Arabia is excited to collaborate with India and other innovators to shape a future where gaming and e-sports reflect the diversity and ambition of the Global South.'
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Manish Malhotra removes posts featuring Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir
Listen to article Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra has removed Instagram posts featuring Pakistani actresses Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, as cultural and digital fallout continues in the wake of escalating Pakistan-India tensions following the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, Instagram had restricted access to the accounts of several Pakistani celebrities and influencers for users in India, following a legal request tied to content regulation. Those affected included Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir. Indian users trying to view their profiles were shown the message: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.' The move mirrored earlier actions by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which had blocked several Pakistani YouTube channels, including major news and entertainment outlets. Amid renewed Indo-Pak tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, India has increasingly moved to restrict cross-border cultural exchange, blocking Pakistani celebrities on social media and banning digital content. The moves mark a widening of the conflict into the cultural sphere, with India's Modi government taking unilateral steps to curb soft engagement, under the pretext of national security concerns.
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Instagram accounts of Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Ali Zafar blocked in India
Listen to article Instagram has restricted access to the accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities and influencers in India, citing a legal request related to content regulation. Affected accounts include those of actress Mahira Khan, influencer Hania Aamir, and singer-actor Ali Zafar. Indian users attempting to view these profiles are met with the message: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.' The crackdown mirrors similar actions when the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for exposing Pahalgam attack narrative. The channels were reporting on the Pahalgam attack and had exposed discrepancies in the Modi government's narrative regarding the event. The blocked YouTube channels included major news outlets such as Dawn News, Geo News, Samaa TV, and ARY News, Express News as well as individual creators like former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. Viewers in India are now shown a notice reading: 'This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order.'
