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The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Union Cabinet passes resolution marking 50 years of Emergency
The Emergency, the 50th anniversary of which is being marked on Wednesday, is an event that will never be forgotten, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. He led the Union Cabinet in passing a resolution, vowing to commemorate and honour the sacrifices of those who fought against the suspension of democratic rights, and the Constitution. The Union Cabinet observed a two-minute silence as a tribute to the victims of the Emergency, which was declared on June 25, 1975. 2025 marked 50 years of the 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' ('Constitution murder day') as it is now being marked by the government, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, briefing media after the Cabinet meeting. 'It is as important for the young as it is for the old to draw inspiration from those who resisted dictatorial tendencies and stood firm to defend our Constitution and its democratic fabric,' Mr. Vaishnaw said. In a series of posts on social media platform X on Wednesday, Mr. Modi affirmed his government's commitment to strengthening Constitutional principles. No Indian would 'ever forget the manner in which the spirit of the Constitution was violated during the Emergency,' the PM said. It was one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history, he added. The values enshrined in the Constitution were set aside, fundamental rights suspended, press freedom extinguished, and a large number of political leaders, social workers, students, and ordinary citizens were jailed, Mr. Modi said. 'It was as if the Congress government in power at that time placed democracy under arrest,' he said. The 42nd Amendment, which made extensive changes to the Constitution, and was reversed by the Janata Party government that came next, 'is a prime example of the shenanigans of the Congress government that imposed the Emergency,' Mr. Modi said. The poor, marginalised and downtrodden were particularly targeted, and their dignity insulted, the PM said. Saluting every person who stood firm in the fight against the Emergency, Mr. Modi said they were from all over India, all walks of life, and from diverse ideologies, working closely with each other with one aim — 'to protect India's democratic fabric and to preserve the ideals for which freedom fighters devoted their lives'. 'It was their collective struggle that ensured that the then Congress government had to restore democracy and call for fresh elections, which they (the Congress) badly lost,' Mr. Modi said.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Ban Ajaz Khan's show House Arrest, it's an assault on values': Maharashtra BJP MLC Chitra Wagh
Maharashtra BJP MLC Chitra Wagh has demanded an immediate ban on actor Ajaz Khan's web show 'House Arrest,' alleging its content is obscene and harmful, especially to children. NEW DELHI: Maharashtra BJP MLC Chitra Wagh demanded an immediate ban on actor Ajaz Khan 's web show House Arrest , alleging that its content is obscene and harmful to society, especially children. She also urged Union Information and Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to take strict action against mobile applications promoting such content. 'Ajaz Khan, who calls himself an actor, has created a show called House Arrest, which is nothing but the epitome of obscenity . Clips from this show, streamed on the Ullu app, are now circulating freely on social media, and they are extremely vulgar,' Wagh said. Raising concerns about the impact of such shows on younger audiences, the legislator noted, 'Such content is now easily accessible on mobile phones of children. These kinds of programmes not only insult our culture, but also degrade the moral health of society. This is a perverse attack on the minds of the next generation.' She said creators are misusing the idea of freedom of expression to push vulgar content. 'In the name of freedom of expression, we must stop giving a free hand to obscenity. House Arrest is not merely content—it is an assault on the values of society,' she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Calling for regulatory intervention, Wagh added, 'I appeal to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to immediately ban all apps that create and distribute such content. This show must be taken down without delay.' She asserted that urgent steps are needed to protect the cultural and psychological well-being of society. 'This is not entertainment; it is a threat to our future,' she said.
United News of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Government hikes sugarcane MSP to Rs 355 per quintal
New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI) The government on Wednesday approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of sugarcane at Rs 355 per quintal for the sugar season 2025-26. The decision was taken at the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. Addressing the media, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister said that this decision will benefit five crore sugarcane farmers and their dependents, as well as five lakh workers employed in the sugar mills and related ancillary activities. He said that for this a premium of Rs 3.46 per quintal would be given to the farmers for every increase of 0.1 per cent. Apart from this, to protect the interests of sugarcane farmers, the government has also decided that no deduction will be made in the case of sugar mills whose recovery is less than 9.5 percent. The production cost of sugarcane for sugar season 2025-26 is Rs 173 per quintal. Sugar season 2025-26 will commence from October 1, 2025 and the prices will be applicable for purchasing sugarcane from farmers. Notably, the FRP has been determined on the basis of recommendations of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) and after consultation with State Governments and other stake-holders. In the previous sugar season 2023-24, out of cane dues payable of Rs 1,11,782 crores about Rs 1,11,703 crores cane dues have been paid to farmers, as on 28.04.2025, thus, 99.92 percent cane dues have been cleared. In the current sugar season 2024-25, out of cane dues payable of Rs 97,270 crore about Rs 85,094 crores cane dues have been paid to farmers, as on 28.04.2025; thus, 87 percent cane dues have been cleared. UNI RBE CS
India.com
22-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
'They will not be spared': PM Modi on Pahalgam terror attack after more than 20 feared dead
PM Modi- File image Condemning the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that those behind the heinous act will be brought to justice. In a post on X, the prime minister said, 'They (terrorists) will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger.' PM Modi also conveyed his condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the attack. 'I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected,' he said. Modi also spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah following the attack and asked him to take all suitable steps to deal with the situation. Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The 26 dead included two foreigners and two locals, a high ranking official said without getting into details. Several Union ministers have condemned the terror attack. Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the perpetrators of the terror attack will face the harshest consequences. 'Deeply pained by the brutal terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, J&K. My thoughts are with the families of the victims of this cowardly act, perpetrators of which will face the harshest consequences,' Shekhawat said. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw termed the attack a cowardly act. 'Strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, J&K. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims & prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured,' he said. Union Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh also dubbed the terror attack on tourists as cowardly act. 'Deeply shocked by the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. There can be nothing more cowardly than targeting innocent lives,' Singh said. 'My thoughts are with the families who lost their loved ones. We stand together, as a nation, in grief and in our unwavering resolve to defeat terrorism,' he said. Food Minister Pralhad Joshi said the perpetrators of the terror attack will be brought to justice. 'Deeply devastated by the terror attack in Pahalgam, South Kashmir. Terrorism will never succeed in breaking our spirit. Our resolve to fight against such evil only grows stronger. Prayers for the victims and strength to their families in this difficult hour. Perpetrators will be brought to justice,' Joshi said.
