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The Print
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Opposition's question on IAF losses doesn't reflect ‘national sentiment': Rajnath Singh
He criticised the choice of questions raised by the Opposition over time and opined that queries regarding the felling of Indian planes don't reflect the national sentiments correctly. Singh questioned the Opposition as to why they haven't asked about the destruction of planes on the Pakistani side. 'When the aim is to go higher, we should not pay attention to small issues because focusing on issues that remain comparatively small can divert attention from national security,' Singh said while addressing the lower house of Parliament on Operation Sindoor. New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday took a swipe at the Opposition during discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, stating that focus must not remain on small issues when aiming to achieve a higher feat, since it can divert attention from national security. 'It is the job of the ruling side to work while keeping in mind the interests of the people, and the opposition's job is to question the government on issues concerning the public…There have been instances where the opposition has inquired about the number of our planes that fell. I don't think this question by the opposition correctly represents our national sentiment. They never asked us a single time how many planes of the enemy were destroyed by our armed forces,' Singh added. The Defence Minister asserted that terrorist camps in Pakistan were destroyed during Operation Sindoor, and India has dealt with terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack by eliminating their masters. 'If they want to pose questions, their question should be whether we destroyed the terrorist camps? The answer is yes. If you have a question to ask, ask this: Were any of our brave soldiers harmed in this operation? The answer is no, none of our soldiers were harmed. If you have a question to ask, ask whether terrorists who wiped the Sindoor off our sisters and daughters have been dealt with by our forces in Operation Sindoor, eliminating their masters? The answer is yes,' Singh said. Singh today initiated the long-awaited discussion on Operation Sindoor on the floor of the lower house of Parliament. Labelling the military operation that was launched by the Indian armed forces as 'historic', Singh paid tributes to the soldiers who always remain ready to sacrifice their lives for the nation. 'The Parliament is ready to discuss Operation Sindoor. First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude on behalf of the Parliament towards brave jawans who have sacrificed for the country whenever required,' Singh said in his address to Lok Sabha. He emphasised that Operation Sindoor was a 'decisive and effective demonstration' of India's policy against terrorism. Prior to Singh's address, Lok Sabha was adjourned thrice till 2 pm amid the ruckus, with Opposition MPs entering the Well of the lower house. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Operation Sindoor and the feminist puzzle
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Viresh Borkar evicted from House after ruckus over Goan origin resolution
Porvorim: The state legislative assembly witnessed a ruckus on Friday when the Speaker prevented Revolutionary Goans MLA Viresh Borkar from speaking on a private members' resolution recommending that the terms 'Goans' and 'persons of Goan origin' be defined. Borkar, who moved the private members' resolution, was eventually removed from the House by marshals after his private members' resolution was rejected. The St Andre MLA wanted the House to pass a resolution calling for a proper policy 'to benefit Goan people and prevent demographic change in the Goan landscape'. The opposition also rushed into the well of the House after chief minister Pramod Sawant demanded that speaker Ramesh Tawadkar 'throw out' Borkar's resolution despite the resolution being listed for discussion in the business of the day. To express his irritation with the speaker's refusal to listen to Borkar, opposition leader Yuri Alemao tore up some papers and threw them in the well of the assembly. While Tawadkar finally allowed Borkar to speak, BJP legislators repeatedly disrupted the proceedings, interrupting the RG MLA. 'I demand that the chief minister form a high-level committee to protect Goa's identity and the interests of native Goans,' said Borkar. The chief minister said that there were several laws and notifications where a person of Goan origin is already defined.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Did not see that coming' – Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney in heated ruckus on stage at World Matchplay Darts
GERWYN PRICE and Daryl Gurney were involved in a heated on stage ruckus at the end of their World Matchplay clash. The Welshman got the better of his opponent 10-7 in an opening round thriller. 4 4 4 But tempers flared as Price let out one of his trademark roars after landing the double 12 to seal victory. The Iceman celebrated wildly and it clearly angered Gurney, who then turned and mocked his gesture. Price saw what his rival did and gave him an extra aggressive handshake. They then exchanged words and the shouting continued as they thanked the officials. Price was not done there though, eventually giving it another fist pump and roar to the Blackpool's crowd delight. Fans reacted to the altercation, with one saying: "The game is well and truly back." Another added: "Price caught him mocking him, so he's well within his right to have a word." A third wrote: "Did not see that coming from Price vs Gurney." Former world champion Price asked not to take questions about the incident in the post-match press conference. He said: 'I've learnt to try and keep my emotions in tact at key points sometimes. "I did today in two or three legs where my head was going to blow off. I just had to keep it in. 'I was beating myself up about missed opportunities. I just give myself a kick up the backside.'
The Print
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
People trying to defame kanwar yatris: Adityanath
Social media is replete with videos showing apparent kanwar yatris, wearing the saffron associated with them, creating ruckus on roads, ransacking hotels, damaging vehicles, and beating civilians. 'We have to keep in mind that where there is enthusiasm and excitement, where there is faith and devotion, some elements are constantly trying to disturb that enthusiasm and to defame this devotion and faith,' Adityanath said at an event here. Meerut, Jul 20 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said some people are trying to defame the kanwar Yatra on social media and urged every 'kanwar sangh' to expose the malcontents. Adityanath claimed there are 'miscreants' who infiltrate kanwar groups and bring them bad names. 'Unmask them, keep them away from you at all costs. Do not allow them to enter your circle. Immediately inform the administration about this,' he said. On Friday too, Adityanath had said that efforts were being made to defame kanwar pilgrims and they are being termed 'terrorists and rioters.' Three kanwariyas were arrested for allegedly assaulting a CRPF jawan following an argument over train tickets at the Mirzapur railway station here, an official said on Sunday. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was going to catch the Brahmaputra Express, while the kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) also wanted to buy tickets for the same train for going to Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. An argument broke out between them over purchasing the tickets. PTI NAV VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
23-05-2025
- Business
- News18
'Free Palestine': Microsoft Techie Fired For Protesting At CEO Satya Nadella's Event
Last Updated: Joe Lopez, a Microsoft engineer, was fired after protesting the company's partnership with the Israeli military during CEO Satya Nadella's keynote at Build 2025. Joe Lopez, the techie who created ruckus at Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's keynote speech at the company's annual developer conference – Build 2025, has been fired. At the event, the software engineer protested against the company's partnership with the Israeli military amid the war in Gaza. He accused the tech giant on contributing in worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He shouted 'Free Palestine" as a mark of protest in support of Gaza. A video that has surfaced on social media shows the man yelling, 'How about you show them how Microsoft is killing Palestinians? How about you show them how Israeli war crimes are powered by Azure?" Lopez shouted from the audience before being confronted and dragged out of the Seattle Convention Center by security. 'As a Microsoft worker, I refuse to be complicit in this genocide." According to advocacy group No Azure for Apartheid, the former Microsoft employee received a termination letter following the protest, although he was reportedly unable to open the document. Fired Employee Sent Email Soon after the disruption at the event, Lopez sent a mass email to his colleagues at the firm, challenging the company's statements about the use of its Azure cloud services in Gaza. 'Leadership rejects our claims that Azure technology is being used to target or harm civilians in Gaza", he said. 'Those of us who have been paying attention know that this is a bold-faced lie. Every byte of data that is stored on the cloud (much of it likely containing data obtained by illegal mass surveillance) can and will be used as justification to level cities and exterminate Palestinians." This disruption marked the first of multiple pro-Palestinian protests during the four-day conference. At least three executive sessions were affected, one livestream had its audio briefly cut, and demonstrators also gathered outside the venue. Vaniya Agrawal Creates Ruckus In one such incident, an Indian-American techie Vaniya Agrawal – ex-software engineer at Microsoft – along with another fired Microsoft employee Hossam Nasr shouted at the company's head of security for AI, Neta Haiby. Earlier on May 20, a Palestinian tech worker interrupted Microsoft executive Jay Parikh's keynote presentation, shouting, 'Jay! My people are suffering". Last week, the tech giant admitted providing AI services to the Israel but stated it found no evidence that its Azure cloud or AI tools were used to directly target civilians in Gaza. However, internal dissent continues. The employee-led group claims the company has blocked internal emails containing terms like 'Palestine" and 'Gaza." Nadella-led company has previously dismissed employees who protested its involvement in Israel, including during its 50th anniversary celebration in April.
