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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Protests erupt over ‘derogatory remarks' against Amaravati women
Massive protests broke out on Monday across Andhra Pradesh following controversial remarks allegedly made against women from the Amaravati capital region during a live debate on a Telugu TV channel, recently. The remarks, aired during a panel discussion involving a journalist, V.V.R. Krishnam Raju, and moderated by journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, have sparked outrage from political leaders, women's groups, and the public. The police arrested Mr. Srinivasa Rao on Monday in Hyderabad. Protest rally In Ponnur, a protest rally was organised under the leadership of local MLA Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Narendra condemned the remarks and criticised the TV channel management, for allowing such statements to be aired. 'Even after being reduced to just 11 seats in the recent elections, YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has not shed his arrogance,' Mr. Narendra said. He claimed that the TV broadcast was an intentional attempt to insult women who did not support the YSRCP in the elections. 'Forgetful of the fact that women are present in every household, including their own, they chose to demean women through such irresponsible commentary,' he added. The legislator also pointed to an earlier incident involving a political activist Kiran Kumar, who reportedly made remarks on social media and was later allegedly assaulted while in police custody by a former YSRCP MP. He demanded immediate action and accountability in the present case as well. Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker Kanumuru Raghurama Krishna Raju condemned the role of the panellists, asserting that journalists should uphold ethical standards. 'The ones expected to guide others on media ethics have themselves failed,' he said. 'Krishnam Raju spoke recklessly, while Kommineni laughed along — an equally serious offence. I have written to the DGP seeking immediate action,' he added. In Guntur's Arundelpet, the Telugu Mahila activists staged a protest outside the TV channel office, setting ablaze copies of the newspaper also owned by the management. Women protesters voiced anger over what they termed recurring attempts to defame the women of the Amaravati region. 'They called Amaravati a graveyard earlier, and now they stoop further. If such comments continue, the public will not remain silent,' a protester warned. Protesters demanded an unconditional apology from the TV channel and its leadership. 'If the organisation fails to apologise, women will respond appropriately,' they asserted.
Canada Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Canada Standard
"Invitation to PM Modi was due": foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on G7 summit
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The invitation to Prime Minister Narendra attend the G7 summit in Canada was due and 'had to come' with India being a big geopolitical power, Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said on Saturday. 'Invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G7 Summit was due, it had to come. India is too big a power now, geopolitically, economically, and with our common sense in this world which is in the middle of a conflict. India had to be a participant at the table there,' Sachdev told ANI here. Talking about the 'gossip' about Canada not inviting India to the summit, the foreign affairs expert said that 'in diplomacy we have to play games,' while also saying that sometimes 'it is better to keep the other side waiting. 'There was some gossip going around that maybe Canada is not inviting India. We have to remember that in diplomacy, we have to play games. Even if we got an invitation, we don't need to confirm immediately. It's better to keep the other side waiting sometimes,' he said. His remark was in reference to PM Modi only announcing his G7 visit only after Canadian PM Mark Carney called him, calling it a 'classic case of Indian diplomacy.' 'This was a classic case of Indian diplomacy when the Canadian Prime Minister had to make a call after which PM Modi confirmed the invitation,' he said. Earlier today, former diplomat KP Fabian said that without India's presence, the summit which discusses various issues pertaining to the economy, security, and terrorism could not have been 'effective'. 'The G7 meeting, which is effective on having conversations about what is happening to global economy, security issues, war and peace, as well as terrorism and necessary counter-terrorism measures, cannot be effective without India's presence,' Fabian told ANI. Earlier in the day, PM Carney said that G7 countries will hold discussions on important issues, including security and energy, in their upcoming summit, adding that India's presence at the intergovernmental political and economic forum is essential. The effort seems a bid to thaw the frozen ties between the nations. The invitation to PM Modi comes after a period of severely strained relations between the two countries, triggered by Canadian allegations that Indian agents were involved in the June 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar--a Canadian citizen and prominent pro-Khalistan activist--outside a Sikh temple in Vancouver, as per DW News. India strongly denied the claims, and both nations expelled senior diplomats in a tit-for-tat escalation, DW News reported. (ANI)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Invitation to PM Modi was due": foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on G7 summit
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The invitation to Prime Minister Narendra attend the G7 summit in Canada was due and 'had to come' with India being a big geopolitical power, Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said on Saturday. 'Invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G7 Summit was due, it had to come. India is too big a power now, geopolitically, economically, and with our common sense in this world which is in the middle of a conflict. India had to be a participant at the table there,' Sachdev told ANI here. Talking about the 'gossip' about Canada not inviting India to the summit, the foreign affairs expert said that 'in diplomacy we have to play games,' while also saying that sometimes 'it is better to keep the other side waiting. 'There was some gossip going around that maybe Canada is not inviting India. We have to remember that in diplomacy, we have to play games. Even if we got an invitation, we don't need to confirm immediately. It's better to keep the other side waiting sometimes,' he said. His remark was in reference to PM Modi only announcing his G7 visit only after Canadian PM Mark Carney called him, calling it a 'classic case of Indian diplomacy.' 'This was a classic case of Indian diplomacy when the Canadian Prime Minister had to make a call after which PM Modi confirmed the invitation,' he said. Earlier today, former diplomat KP Fabian said that without India's presence, the summit which discusses various issues pertaining to the economy, security, and terrorism could not have been 'effective'. 'The G7 meeting, which is effective on having conversations about what is happening to global economy, security issues, war and peace, as well as terrorism and necessary counter-terrorism measures, cannot be effective without India's presence,' Fabian told ANI. Earlier in the day, PM Carney said that G7 countries will hold discussions on important issues, including security and energy, in their upcoming summit, adding that India's presence at the intergovernmental political and economic forum is essential. The effort seems a bid to thaw the frozen ties between the nations. The invitation to PM Modi comes after a period of severely strained relations between the two countries, triggered by Canadian allegations that Indian agents were involved in the June 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar--a Canadian citizen and prominent pro-Khalistan activist--outside a Sikh temple in Vancouver, as per DW News. India strongly denied the claims, and both nations expelled senior diplomats in a tit-for-tat escalation, DW News reported. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Remembering a text and reviving a cultural link
In April, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra visited Saudi Arabia for a third time since assuming office 11 years ago. During this period, India has enhanced its centuries-old ties with the Persian Gulf nations, which host the largest (25%) share of Indian expatriate population globally (about nine million), to the level of strategic cooperation. In an interview with Arab News ahead of his April visit, PM Modi emphasised the long-standing ties between India and the Arab world. He said Indians and Arabs have interacted with each other since the days of Kalila wa Dimna. Much of this interaction has centred on culture, through transmission of ideas and translations of texts. The PM did not elaborate on Kalila wa Dimna; nor did Arab News add a parenthesis, for it has been among the most popular books in the Arab world since Ibn Muqaffa compiled it in the 8th century from Panchatantra for philosophers to benefit from the wisdom of the Indian classic. Panchatantra reached the rest of the world as a celebrated treatise on governance tutelage through its Arabic translation. Novelist Salman Rushdie has argued that Alf Laylah wa Laylah (The Arabian Nights/One Thousand and One Nights) also has probable Indian origin. The Arabian Nights, the Arab world's biggest contribution to literature, has influenced storytelling and inspired writers globally for centuries. In a May 2021 New York Times piece, Rushdie cited scraps of information and wrote that The Arabian Nights stories first found their way into Persian somewhere around the 8th century Indian texts were of great interest during what is regarded as the Islamic Golden Age, when Arabs preserved and transformed the lost Graeco-Roman philosophical and scientific knowledge. In 771, the Abbasid ruler Al-Mansur commissioned translations of Indian texts into Arabic, when Baghdad's centrality to scholarship and trade drew people to the city. Baghdad had an Indian quarter apart from Jewish and Christian suburbs, Greek, Chinese, and Armenian quarters by the 9th century. The milieu facilitated the exchange of pivotal ideas. An Indian text in the 8th century introduced nine numerals and zero to Arabs and helped develop the decimal system. Polymath al-Khwarizmi, who invented the algorithm concept, built on these ideas in Baghdad and created what is known as 'the Arab hegemony' in mathematics. The new system of numerals reached Europe via the Arab world. The Europeans called them Arab numerals, while Arabs rightly refer to them as the Indian numerals or Hindsa. The Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kerala, among the oldest mosques in the subcontinent, has stood as a symbol of deep India-Arab ties for centuries. Chera emperor Cheraman Perumal, the story goes, travelled to Mecca after Arab traders told him that the miracle of the moon splitting, which he saw in his dream or from his palace, was associated with Prophet Muhammad. The legend is that, in the 7th century, a friend of Perumal built the Cheraman Juma Masjid after he died in the Arab peninsula. In modern times, India continues to be part of the Arab world's social fabric, thanks to the expatriates in the region. Their remittances have enhanced living standards in states such as Kerala. Six Indians in the UAE were on Forbes' India's 100 Richest List in 2023. The Gulf countries accounted for an average of 28% of total remittances from 2014 to 2020, according to RBI. But it all began with words and trade: PM Modi's recall of Kalila wa Dimna was a reminder of an ancient connection, a cultural bridge of civilisations. The views expressed are personal.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Condolences to families of deceased: Rajbhar expresses grief over RCB victory event stampede
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President, O.P. Rajbhar, on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred during the victory event of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which left 11 people dead and several others injured. Speaking to IANS, O.P. Rajbhar said, 'It is a very unfortunate incident. The exact reasons behind the stampede are under investigation. We, along with our party, express our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. The truth behind the incident will only come to light after a thorough enquiry.' Describing the chaos, Rajbhar added, 'No one anticipated that such a massive crowd would gather. Everyone was celebrating the RCB's victory when the stampede occurred. The news of the tragedy only became clear once the crowd began to disperse. As soon as the administration was informed, all other scheduled programmes were immediately postponed. The government, leaders, and officials swiftly got involved in rescue operations. The injured were rushed to the hospital, while efforts began for the last rites of those who succumbed.' Rajbhar reacted to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement on not drawing comparisons with other tragedies such as the Kumbh Mela stampede. Siddaramaiah had earlier said, 'I am not going to justify this incident by comparing it with stampedes elsewhere. Yes, similar incidents have happened, like in the Kumbh Mela, where 50–60 people died, but I didn't criticise it then. If the Congress chooses to criticise now, that is their choice. Did I or the Karnataka government criticise it back then?' Echoing Siddaramaiah's remarks, Rajbhar said, 'Criticism is one thing, but acceptance and responsibility are another. The crowd was larger than expected. That should be acknowledged. Our security arrangements were not sufficient to manage the overwhelming turnout, and that led to this unfortunate incident.' Rajbhar also commented on recent remarks made by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in relation to 'Operation Sindoor' and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tharoor had defended India's stance during the India-Pakistan tensions, refuting LoP Gandhi's 'Narendra Surrender' remark, and stating that there was no third-party intervention in the conflict. Tharoor said, 'India didn't need to be persuaded to stop. We had made it clear that if Pakistan stops, we are ready to stop too. The US telling Pakistan to stop wasn't pressure on India — it was simply relaying that we were ready for peace. It was a helpful move, not an imposition.' Responding to this, Rajbhar said, 'Shashi Tharoor is speaking the truth. When someone goes abroad and understands the situation from close quarters, they begin to see the full picture. Rahul Gandhi, on the other hand, always tries to portray India negatively on global platforms. It seems as if the leaders of the Opposition have drunk water from Pakistan, and the effect of that mindset still lingers.' When asked about the Opposition's demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and 'Operation Sindoor', Rajbhar dismissed the criticism, stating, 'When has the government ever run away from discussions?'
