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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
IAS cadre stands by DC Tarannum after BJP MLC's ‘Pakistani' slur
Bengaluru: The IAS fraternity across the country closed ranks on Monday in a show of solidarity, castigating Karnataka BJP MLC and Opposition chief whip N Ravikumar for allegedly referring to Kalaburagi deputy commissioner Fouzia Tarannum as a "Pakistani". The slur, which triggered outrage among serving and retired bureaucrats, led to an FIR against the MLC under multiple sections of BNS, including the SC/ST Atrocities Act, based on a complaint filed by social activist Dattatreya. IAS officers condemned the comment as an attack not just on an officer, but on the civil services, and demanded an unconditional apology from Ravikumar. Later Monday, Ravikumar issued a statement, saying: "It was a slip of the tongue, and I made these intemperate remarks inadvertently. I express my regret. I have withdrawn these remarks." However, many officers termed the apology inadequate. Tripura's resident commissioner in Delhi, Sonal Goel, said the remarks "must be strongly condemned by all quarters". Drawing parallels with the targeting of Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi, Goel wrote: "A few weeks back, it was an Army officer … Today, similar doubts have been cast on a civil servant. Again, a woman, again in service, again with integrity beyond question. Is it mere coincidence?" Goel added: "Officers do not wear their personal identity on their sleeves, but carry the Tiranga, the law, and the responsibilities entrusted on them by the people. But today, I feel compelled to say that no woman, no officer, and certainly no Indian should be made to feel like a stranger in her own land." Retired IPS officer M N Reddi and serving IAS officer L K Atheeq (additional chief secretary to chief minister Siddaramaiah) also expressed solidarity with Tarannum. A delegation of IAS officers led by ACS Gaurav Gupta met Siddaramaiah and submitted a memorandum, seeking action against Ravikumar. According to the FIR, Ravikumar questioned whether Tarannum "belongs to India or Pakistan", accused her of disloyalty "due to her religion", insulted police officers by calling them "slaves", and said he wasn't sure "whether Kalaburagi is in Karnataka or Pakistan". Reacting to this rather unsavoury controversy that has landed one of his own partymen in hot water, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra cited political vendetta. "The Congress govt in Karnataka is targeting Opposition parties and leaders, trying to intimidate them by filing police cases ... This is a clear attempt to target the Opposition," he said.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tiranga rally gets huge response in Sathupalli
Sathupalli (Khammam): An impressive Tiranga rally was taken out on the arterial roads of coal town Sathupalli on Sunday to commemorate the success of the Operation Sindoor. Politicians, students, ex-servicemen, social activists and members of chamber of commerce, along with corporate entities took part in the rally in large numbers. The event was organised by BJP Sathupalli unit led by party Assembly In charge Namburi Ramalingeswara Rao who called upon the youth to fill their hearts with patriotism and strive tirelessly for the nation's security. He said that no matter who tries to conspire against this country and disrupt the unity and integrity of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not stand idly by. The Rohanyas who have come from Bangladesh and are plotting attacks in India should be identified immediately and sent to Bangladesh. 'We have also appealed to the District Collector, Police Commissioner, and district ministers to identify such forces in our Khammam district and take appropriate action against them,' said Rao. Leaders of the party V Ramesh, Salish S Veeram Raju, District Secretary Sudarshan Mishra, and others participated.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"India is peace-loving country, we want peace": J-K LoP
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 25 (ANI): Asserting that India is a 'peace- loving' country, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma said on Sunday that the whole country saw the courage and valour of the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian armed forces in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. 'Mann Ki Baat programme is heard in different parts of the country. This programme is the beginning of a new revolution in the country. Day by day people, especially the youth, are joining it. Today our state president was also present here, we heard the Mann Ki Baat programme at this booth in Srinagar. The whole country saw the courage and valour of the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor. India is a peace-loving country, we want peace,' he told ANI on the 122nd episode of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, Sharma also referred to Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Sharma further added,' At present, our economy is growing very fast... Pakistan is falling day by day, it is an unruly country, it does not want India to progress so fast... What happened on April 22nd was a conspiracy to stop India's fast paced progress, we are a peace loving country, we want peace but not at the cost of our citizens...' Speaking to ANI, BJP spokesperson and Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board, Darakhshan Andrabi said, ' Prime Minister Modi introduced every place starting from Jammu and Kashmir, where Operation Sindoor was glorified with the Tiranga in everyone's hands. The Tiranga is flying in everyone's heart too...' PM Modi, in his 122nd address, highlighted the valour of the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, saying that the whole country is united against terrorism and filled with anger and resolve. He further mentioned the developmental steps in Maoist areas like Chhattisgarh's Bastar and Maharashtra's Gadchiroli areas. Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 7, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, showcased a calibrated tri-services response that embodied precision, professionalism, and purpose. (ANI)
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tiranga rally in Tirupati: youth told to fill their hearts with patriotism
An impressive 'Tiranga rally' was taken out on the arterial roads of Tirupati on Sunday (May 25) to commemorate the success of the Operation Sindhoor taken up by the Indian government in retaliation to the killing of innocent tourists at Pahalgam. Politicians, students, ex-servicemen, social activists and members of chamber of commerce, corporate entities took part in the rally in large numbers. The event, which was organised by REACH Global Foundation, began at Jyotirao Phule Circle and ended at Nalugukalla Mandapam junction in the city. The foundation's organiser and veteran medical professional Ramesh Nath Lingutla said the retaliatory act was necessitated by the terrorists' misadventure with the tacit support of Pakistan government. Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu called upon the youth to fill their hearts with patriotism and strive tirelessly for the nation's security. He likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to 'Trimurti' in protecting the country from enemies outside as well as within, to ensure the safety of the citizens. The rally was not just about shouting of patriotic slogans, but had artistes perform 'Chekka Bhajana', 'Kolatam' etc., while traditional drum beating by instrumentalists, which added to the grandeur of the event. Andhra Pradesh Yadava Welfare Corporation Chairman G. Narasimha Yadav and the city's Deputy Mayor R.C. Munikrishna joined the rally at NTR Circle and walked till the end.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- India Gazette
NIMAS successfully summits Mt Kangchenjunga, concludes 'Har Shikhar Tiranga' mission
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): A team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) has successfully summited Mt Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), the third-highest peak in the world and the highest in India, on May 18. The expedition, led by renowned mountaineer Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, marked the culmination of the landmark 'Har Shikhar Tiranga' campaign -- a patriotic mission to hoist the Indian national flag atop the highest peak of each of India's 28 states, a release said. This mission, conceptualised to celebrate the spirit of unity and national pride through adventure, has now achieved its final milestone with the ascent of Kangchenjunga, the highest point in the state of Sikkim and the campaign's symbolic crown. Notably, the NIMAS team is the only Indian expedition to achieve a 100 per cent summit success rate on Mt Kangchenjunga this season, a testament to the team's rigorous preparation, discipline, and unyielding spirit, the release said. In a season marked by extreme conditions and high attrition, every climber from the NIMAS team who attempted the summit made it -- an extraordinary accomplishment on one of the most formidable mountains in the world. 'This wasn't just an expedition. It was a tribute to every corner of India. From the dense forests of the northeast to the icy ramparts of Kangchenjunga, our Tiranga has now flown atop every state's highest point,' said Col Jamwal. 'I'm proud of the team and honored to lead a mission that reflects the unity and diversity of our great nation.' The success of the 'Har Shikhar Tiranga' mission through the Kangchenjunga ascent underscores NIMAS's growing legacy in adventure leadership and national service. As the Tiranga waved proudly from the summit, it carried with it not just the dreams of climbers, but the spirit of an entire nation. Earlier on March 26, Minister of State (MoS) Defence, Sanjay Seth, had flagged off the expedition to Mount Kangchenjunga, led by Col Jamwal, Director, NIMAS, Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh. The team comprised five highly skilled climbers and three support staff. (ANI)
