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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Major rejection: Advocacy group turns down $20 million offer to organize anti-Trump protests; calls it 'ineffective'
Adam Swart (Image: Crowds on Demand official website) The CEO of an advocacy group revealed that his organization declined an offer reportedly worth around $20 million to help organize a national protest against US President Donald Trump . Adam Swart, the founder and CEO of Crowds on Demand, said in an interview on Tuesday that groups associated with the 'July 17th Movement' had approached them for support, as reported by Fox News. 'Interests aligned with the organizers of the July 17th movement have approached us and, in fact, we rejected an offer that probably is worth around $20 million,' Swart said. The protests, scheduled for Thursday, are being led by Good Trouble Lives On, a group that describes itself as a peaceful, nonviolent protest organization focusing on social change. The group aims to demonstrate against Trump and what it describes as "the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations" on its official website. The date also marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Representative John Lewis, a prominent civil rights activist, who often referred to peaceful protests as creating "good trouble." Swart explained that his company which specializes in providing crowds for events and demonstrations declined the offer because they believed the protests would not be impactful. "I mean this is a nationwide thing, right? It's not to say I would have made 20 million dollars personally, but the value of the contract would have been worth around that amount nationwide to organize huge demonstrations around the country," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia melirik jet tempur J-10 milik China. Mengapa para pakar memperingatkan untuk hati-hati? CNA Indonesia Baca Undo "But personally, I just don't think it's effective," Swart added. 'I'm not trying to seem virtuous by turning it down, I just believe it would be ineffective and make everyone involved look bad.' Responding to reports about the rejected offer, Harrison Fields, special assistant to President Trump and principal deputy press secretary, issued a statement. 'President Trump's America is so successful that blue-haired basement dwellers are paid to stage fake protests against the administration's remarkable achievements,' Fields said. 'Paid agitators should find real jobs instead of selling out for gift cards and meager paychecks that aim to divide the nation and obstruct America's greatest comeback. Nothing screams a party in disarray more than one that clearly lacks organic support and is forced to astroturf everything. ' Recent incidents involving left-wing protests including violent demonstrations in Los Angeles, where American flags were burned and police officers assaulted, as well as the 'No Kings Day' rallies held across the country have come into limelight.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Chess: Divya Deshmukh stuns World No 2 Zhu Jiner, other Indians settle for draw at FIDE Women's World Cup
Divya Deshmukh in action (Image via X/@FIDE_chesss) India's Divya Deshmukh pulled off a big surprise at the FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, by defeating world No. 2 Zhu Jiner in the first game of their pre-quarterfinal match on Wednesday. The 18-year-old Indian, playing with the white pieces, showed great maturity and calmness against the Chinese star, who is the second seed and a strong title contender. Divya slowly built a strong position, stayed steady through the middlegame, and took advantage of Zhu's mistakes to earn a memorable win. With a 1-0 lead in the two-game match, Divya now needs just a draw in the second game to reach the quarterfinals. If she does, she will become only the second Indian woman to make it this far in the Women's World Cup, after Harika Dronavalli in 2023. Meanwhile, the other three Indian players in the pre-quarterfinals—R. Vaishali, Koneru Humpy, and Harika—played out draws in their first games. Vaishali, playing white, had a tight game against Kazakhstan's Meruert Kamalidenova, with both players cancelling each other out. Humpy and Harika, who are both former World Championship semifinalists, played safe and held their games with the black pieces. Humpy faced Switzerland's Alexandra Kosteniuk, while Harika played against Russia's Kateryna Lagno. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia melirik jet tempur J-10 milik China. Mengapa para pakar memperingatkan untuk hati-hati? CNA Indonesia Baca Undo Poll Will Divya Deshmukh secure a draw in her next game to advance? Yes, she will advance No, she will lose The FIDE Women's World Cup is one of the top events in women's chess. The top three players from the tournament will qualify for the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament, which is a key step toward the Women's World Championship. All four Indian players will return for Game 2 of their matches on Thursday. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Varanasi Flood Alert: Ganga water level surges after continuous rainfall; water levels rise in other districts of UP too
1 2 In a recent monsoon update, Varanasi has received a flood warning after the Ganga River waters touch the danger level. The alert comes after continuous rainfall across northern India, due to which the Ganga River swelled up rapidly. The flood alerts were raised in many districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi and Prayagraj. Reports suggest that the Ganga is all swelled up and flowing in full energy in Varanasi. The reports also mention that there are 84 ghats in Varanasi and all are completely submerged. Given the current situation, the authorities have opened 18 gates of the Matatila Dam in Lalitpur and 8 gates of the Govind Sagar Dam. A closer look: Varanasi Reports suggest that the low-lying regions in the city are flooding. All these areas are near the ghats and submerged. The recent flood-like situation has interrupted daily-life and religious practices at the temples and several riverside activities. According to the report by the Central Water Commission's middle Ganga shows that Varanasi experienced a 0.7m increase in water levels within 24 hours. Varanasi has experienced continuous heavy rainfall because of which the level of the River Ganga rose above the danger level. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia melirik jet tempur J-10 milik China. Mengapa para pakar memperingatkan untuk hati-hati? CNA Indonesia Baca Undo All the prominent ghat in Varanasi, including the Manikarnika Ghat is completely flooded. Ballia The waters from Varanasi have now entered Ballia region also. According to a report by TOI, as per the Central Water Commission (CWC), the Ganga's water level stabilized after touching 68.95 m, slightly below the danger mark of 70.26 metres. But before leveling off, the rising Ganga flooded its tributary, the Varuna and because of this, areas such as Pulkohna, Salarpur, and nearby low-lying localities were flooded. Prayagraj On the other hand, a flood-like situation is also reported in Prayagraj after water levels in the river Ganga are on rise. The water entered the low-lying areas of the city. The Ganga water also entered the Bade Hanuman Mandir in Prayagraj. It is among the most famous religious sites in the city. Sambhal River situation The Sambhal River in Uttar Pradesh is flowing at a critical 177.60 meters. There are some 36 villages around it which are at potential risk. Sambhal DM Dr Rajender Pensiya told ANI that the Ganga water level is at 177.60 m and that there are 36 villages in the district that are affected by floods. Flood alert: Varanasi: Warning Level – 70.262 m | Danger Level – 71.262 m | Current – 68.94 m Mirzapur: Warning Level – 76.724 m | Danger Level – 77.724 m | Current – 74.48 m Ghazipur: Warning Level – 62.105 m | Danger Level – 63.105 m | Current – 61.99 m Ballia: Warning Level – 56.615 m | Danger Level – 57.615 m | Current – 58.12 m
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Krishna water tribunal gets a year's extension from August 1
Representative image NEW DELHI: Days after granting an extension to Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal, the country's oldest water disputes tribunal, the Centre has extended the tenure of Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal as well. Constituted in April 2004 to adjudicate the river water-sharing dispute among Maharashtra, Karnataka and erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, Krishna tribunal has got an extension of another year, with effect from August 1. Krishna tribunal is one of the four active river-water tribunals in India, which have got extensions year after year, as they haven't managed to come up with an acceptable decision despite their extended tenures. "The said tribunals were constituted to adjudicate disputes between two or more states and therefore need to work towards early resolution, particularly since such disputes involve public interest and public welfare. Given the wide-reaching implications of such adjudication, I believe the proceedings should be completed in a time-bound manner while also adhering to the procedural laws," said Khushal Garg, a Delhi high court advocate who has been following the issue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia melirik jet tempur J-10 milik China. Mengapa para pakar memperingatkan untuk hati-hati? CNA Indonesia Baca Undo Noting that granting repeated extensions dilutes the essence of justice, he said, "The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 may be amended to incorporate fixed timelines for final decisions, as it would expedite resolution process". The terms of reference of the 21-year-old Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal were amended last year to accommodate the water-sharing concerns of a fourth state, Telangana, as well, factoring in issues arising out of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Supreme Court acquits man facing gallows; criticises prosecution, courts
Supreme Court (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Eleven years after he was arrested for allegedly killing his six family members, including three children, for which he was awarded death sentence by trial court and Punjab and Haryana high court, Supreme Court has acquitted the person saying that there was no credible evidence to prove his guilt and he was being sent to gallows because of court's enthusiasm to deliver justice. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta said the trial court and the HC erred in convicting the person on the basis of statements of alleged eyewitnesses which was full of contradiction and their being present at the site of crime was also doubtful. The court said that the case is a reflection of breakdown of legal system where a person is not only punished but sent to gallows despite no credible evidence. "The breakdown of the legal system becomes apparent when such haste to lay a finger of blame on somebody leads to a shoddy investigation and a poorly conducted trial. The result is a loosely tied prosecution case with glaring loopholes all across and yet the courts' enthusiasm to deliver justice in such a heinous crime ensures that the accused person ends up on the death row, albeit without sufficient evidence. This is precisely the misery which the instant case entails," the bench said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia melirik jet tempur J-10 milik China. Mengapa para pakar memperingatkan untuk hati-hati? CNA Indonesia Baca Undo The incident occurred in Phagwara in 2014 and it was alleged that the murder was done out of family dispute. Examining threadbare the statement of witnesses, the apex court said they did not inspire confidence and were not reliable. "The internal inconsistencies and lack of corroboration cast serious doubts and snatch away the degree of accuracy that is to be attained while determining the culpability of an accused in cases of murder. W e cannot turn a blind eye to the obvious inconsistencies in the depositions of its main witnesses which indicate deliberate embellishment and coaching, rendering these testimonies unreliable. Therefore, we have no hesitation to hold that no credence can be lent to the testimonies of PW1 and PW2 and their account of being "eyewitness" to the incident or having seen the accused has to be discarded," the bench said. The trial court has held that dacoity or commission of offence by a stranger party has to be ruled out due to the gruesome nature of the crime but the bench said "merely lack of an alternative plausible explanation to the incident cannot serve as enough evidence in itself to send a man to the gallows, whose guilt otherwise remains unestablished". "At the cost of repetition, we must state that the standard of proof is an absolutely strict one and cannot be faltered with. When at stake are human lives and the cost is blood, the matter needs to be dealt with utmost sincerity. Therefore, given the facts and circumstances of the case and in light of the above discussion, we cannot bring ourselves to hold the accused-appellant guilty of the charged offence as his guilt has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt," the court said, acquitting the accused who had been in jail for the last 11 years.
