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India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
TMC Jabe, Tabhi Ashol Poriborton Ashbe: PM Modi Attacks Mamata Banerjees Govt In Durgapur
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public rally in Durgapur on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing it of obstructing West Bengal's development and forcing the youth to migrate in search of jobs. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore, the Prime Minister said, 'Real change will come only when the TMC government goes. 'TMC jabe, tabhi ashol poriborton ashbe'.' #WATCH | West Bengal | Addressing a public rally in Durgapur, PM Narendra Modi says, "Bengal wants change, development..." (Video Source: DD News) — ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2025 He further added, 'The TMC government here stands like a wall blocking Bengal's development. The day this wall of the TMC government falls, Bengal will begin a new and rapid phase of progress.' In a pointed reference to the economic decline under TMC's rule, PM Modi said, 'Today, the youth of West Bengal are being forced to migrate. Even for small jobs, they have to move to other states. Once upon a time, regions like Durgapur, Bardhaman, and Asansol played a vital role in India's industrial growth. But today, instead of setting up new industries, even the existing ones are shutting down. We must pull Bengal out of this difficult phase, and the projects launched today are a symbol of that very effort.' Calling Durgapur a vital part of India's industrial landscape, the Prime Minister stated, 'Being a steel city, Durgapur is also the hub of India's manpower. Durgapur plays a significant role in the country's development... These development projects will increase connectivity and strengthen the identity of the steel city.' PM Modi highlighted various development projects launched in the state, which span sectors including oil and gas, power, roads, and railways. He pointed out the government's focus on modernising infrastructure, saying, 'Today, factories in Durgapur and Raghunathpur are being equipped with new technology. An investment of Rs 1,500 crore has been made in these... I congratulate the people of West Bengal on the completion of these projects. We are working with the resolve of making 'Viksit Bharat by 2047'.' He also underlined the transformation in connectivity, particularly in railways, 'A lot of work has been done to improve rail connectivity in West Bengal. West Bengal is one of the states in the country where Vande Bharat trains are being run in large numbers. Kolkata Metro is being expanded... Railway stations are being modernised... Today, two new railway overbridges have been dedicated to West Bengal.' Highlighting the significance of the Durgapur-Kolkata gas pipeline, PM Modi said it would boost industrial growth and generate employment. 'The Durgapur-Kolkata gas pipeline will breathe new life into the industries here. The BJP-led central government is investing thousands of crores of rupees in this gas pipeline so that CNG-powered vehicles can run in the region, helping you save money and boosting the establishment of new factories. Most importantly, this will create new employment opportunities for the youth of Bengal," he said. Referring to long-standing infrastructure gaps, the Prime Minister remarked, 'For many decades after Independence, a gas connection was just a dream for millions of families in West Bengal. In recent years, such families have finally received gas connections. Now, our effort is to ensure that just like water comes from a tap, affordable gas reaches your kitchen through pipelines.' Striking an emotional chord with the people of the state, PM Modi said, 'It is the holy month of 'Sawan' and during this holy time, I got the opportunity to join the celebration of West Bengal's development. BJP has big dreams for West Bengal and wants to develop 'Viksit West Bengal'.' He concluded his address by reiterating the people's desire for political and economic transformation, stating, 'Bengal wants change, Bengal wants development... The people of Bengal understand that the 21st century is an era of new technology. Bengal's industries also need modern technology...'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Oppn slams govt over hospital killing
Patna: The opposition in Bihar on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led govt over the law and order situation after a convicted prisoner was shot dead inside a private hospital in Patna. Citing the daylight murder as evidence of administrative collapse, several political leaders expressed alarm at the state's deteriorating security environment. Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, met governor Arif Mohammed Khan and demanded the imposition of President's Rule. "The entire system has collapsed in Bihar. The only option left is the imposition of President's Rule in the state," he told the reporters. Yadav alleged that Bihar is currently governed not by CM Nitish Kumar but by "the BJP and bureaucrats," adding, "There is nothing left in Bihar except for the fact that the politics of leaders go unhindered. " Leader of opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav echoed the concern. "The law and order situation has completely gone out of order in Bihar. Today itself, as many as five murders took place by 12 noon. No one is safe here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What's Really Going On in These 45 Unbelievable Photos? Click Here Undo Criminals can shoot someone even inside a hospital room," he said. Reacting to it, JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar reminded Tejashwi of a similar incident under the RJD-led govt. "Brij Bihari Prasad, a minister in the then Rabri Devi govt, was gunned down under judicial custody within the premises of a govt hospital in Patna. You must know," Kumar said.
Mercury
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mercury
What Conor McGregor's unsolicited nude scandal can teach Aussies
Rapper Azealia Banks has accused MMA fighter Conor McGregor of sending her unsolicited nude images and threatening her if she went public. The scathing posts were published on her X account and included screenshots of uncensored photos allegedly sent by the Irish fighter, including an image where he seemingly lifted weights with his genitalia. One of the alleged screenshots from McGregor reads, 'Don't be a rat cos all rats get caught.' Banks' offered a withering take-down in response: 'Like how are you really going to sexually harass me with the potato farmer d**k then threaten me not to tell???? Honey…… ain't u trying to be the president of Ireland what is it giving fam? Use some f****** sunscreen damn.' The accusations come after a woman named Nikita Hand won her legal battle against McGregor six months ago, after a jury found him guilty of sexually assault. The MMA fighter is currently engaged to Dee Devlin, who is the mother of their four children. Here is what you need to know about current Australian laws on sending unsolicited nudes. ARE UNSOLICITED NUDES A SEXUAL OFFENCE? According to the Australian Government's independent online safety regulator eSafety Commissioner, it's not OK to send nudes, sexual images or sexual videos to someone who didn't ask for them. This is sexual harassment. Conversely, sending a nude of someone else without their consent is image-based abuse and it's considered illegal in Australia. This is sometimes referred to as 'revenge porn'. In addition, a person who asks for, accesses, possesses, creates or shares sexualised images of someone under 18 may be at risk of criminal charges – even if you're both young and you agreed to it. IS REVENGE PORN ILLEGAL IN AUSTRALIA? Image-based abuse – sometimes called 'revenge porn' – is when someone shares, or threatens to share, an intimate image or video of a person without their consent. This is illegal in Australia. If you share intimate images or video of someone else without their consent, this can result in exclusion from your school or other studies, exclusion from child-related employment in the future, loss of your job, criminal charges, fines or damages payments, harm to your reputation, and loss of trust from others. Sexual extortion or 'sextortion' is another form of image-based abuse and involves someone trying to blackmail you over a nude or sexual image or video of you. They may demand money, cryptocurrency, gift cards, gaming credits, or more nudes or sexual content. If someone is tries to blackmail you, the advice given by the eSafety Commissioner is to not pay the blackmailer or give them more money or intimate content. You should reach out for support, collect evidence, report the sextortion attempt, and cease all communication with the blackmailer. ARE NUDES CONSIDERED INDECENT EXPOSURE IN AUSTRALIA? The sending of a variety of unsolicited nude or sexual images to people online without their consent (the most common form is the sending of 'd**k pics' to women) is known as cyber-flashing. According to Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, offences dealing with obscene or indecent exposure throughout Australia are restricted to exposure which occurs in a public place and does not encompass the sending of unsolicited nude or sexual images via digital means. An exception exists for Victoria under section 48 of the Victorian Crimes Act, which outlines the offence of 'sexual activity directed at another person'. This offence applies if a person engages in sexual activity in a manner that another person is likely to see without their consent, with intent or knowledge that such activity will cause fear of distress to that person. The offence carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment and applies whether conducted in person or via the internet. Cyber-flashing may also be encompassed by section 474.17 of the Federal Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), which outlines the offence of using a carriage service (such as the internet) to 'menace, harass or cause offence'. This offence carries a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment. The offence applies if a 'reasonable person' would regard the conduct as 'menacing, harassing or offensive' and would likely include the unsolicited sending of nude or sexual images. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF I'VE BEEN SENT AN UNSOLICTED NUDE? If you have been sent unsolicited nudes, it is advised by the eSafety Commissioner to firstly collect evidence by taking a screenshot or recording of any message sent with the image or video, including the sender's profile name, the date and the time. The eSafety Commissioner advises you to NOT take a shot of the nude itself, as this can be a crime. If you received the nude via email, keep the email as evidence but don't download the image or video. Secondly, report the offence to the police. If the images were sent through social media, a game or another app, you can report it directly to the service or platform – they may decide to suspend or cancel the account that was used. Thirdly, prevent further contact with the person sending you the unsolicited nudes by changing your account settings to mute, hide or block unwanted contact. The online safety regulator advises that if you're still feeling uncomfortable or a little out of your depth, that's normal. You can always speak to someone at the free Kids Helpline (for 5 to 25 year-olds) or find another counselling and support service that's right for you. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF I'VE SENT A NUDE PHOTO? It's not OK to send nudes, sexual images or sexual videos of yourself to someone who didn't ask for them. According to Legal Aid, it's illegal to create, send, possess or intend to possess images of someone aged (or who appears to be aged) under18 (including yourself) who is: involved in a sexual activity, in a sexual pose, acting in a sexual way, or showing their sexual parts. You can be charged with a criminal offence for 'possessing child exploitation materials' if you're aged 10 or over. If you make or possess (have) illegal sexting images or send them to other people you may be charged with distributing child exploitation material, which is a serious crime. If you're found guilty of this offence you could be sentenced to up to 7 years in jail if you are 16 or under, or 14 years in jail if you're 17 or older. For more information, support and advice, visit You can also report abuse involving a child through the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation. If you are in immediate danger please call Triple Zero. Originally published as What Conor McGregor's unsolicited nude scandal can teach Aussies
New Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Union Min Chirag Paswan questions role of Bihar police following back-to-back murders in state
PATNA: Union Minister and LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan on Saturday made a veiled attack on Bihar government following recent killings of businessmen in the state. Chirag commented on X, 'How many more murders will Biharis face now? It is beyond understanding what the responsibility of the Bihar Police is.' Chirag made the scathing remarks after the recent killing of prominent businessman Gopal Khemka, followed by the murder of a grocery trader Vikram Jha and the murder of sand dealer Ramakant Yadav. Three murders took place at short intervals in Patna district. Before Chirag, LJP (RV) Khagaria MP Rajesh Verma had alleged that law and order in Bihar had collapsed under the present dispensation, prompting sharp reaction from JD (U) leader and Bihar minister Maheshwar Hazari, who asked Chirag to clarify whether he wanted to remain in the alliance or not.
Toronto Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
LILLEY: Former CBC host blasts state broadcaster on way out the door
Travis Dhanraj accuses CBC of bias, lack of diversity of opinion, in scathing resignation letter. Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox Travis Dhanraj. Photo by @Travisdhanraj/X / TORONTO SUN CBC loves diversity, just not diversity of opinion. That mistake has now cost them a former top host and perhaps created an enemy. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account In a scathing letter announcing his resignation, now former CBC journalist and television host Travis Dhanraj is taking aim at Canada's state broadcaster. 'This is an involuntary resignation,' Dhanraj said. 'I am stepping down not by choice, but because the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has made it impossible for me to continue my work with integrity.' The 20-year broadcast veteran had worked for Bell Media, Global and was recruited to CBC to report on Parliament Hill, Marketplace and then eventually was chosen as host of Canada Tonight with Travis Dhanraj . His show was announced with great fanfare in November 2023, hit the airwaves in January 2024 and was done within the year. 'Travis's engaging curiosity and incredible range of experience allows him to translate complex stories into personal terms and help audiences make sense of the news, which will be key as Canada Tonight sharpens its focus on stories that matter at home and make a difference in this country,' said CBC executive Andree Lau in a statement at the time. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Quickly though, CBC realized that Dhanraj wasn't the kind of host CBC wanted; he actually welcomed a diversity of opinion. And while other shows like Power & Politics faced a boycott at the time by MPs from the federal Conservatives over their blatant pro-Trudeau, Liberal bias, those same Conservative MPs would speak to and appear on TV with Dhanraj, something CBC's 'top talent' wouldn't allow and blocked from happening. Appearances by people like me, not normally welcome at CBC HQ, didn't go over well either. 'When I joined CBC, I did so with a clear understanding of its mandate and a belief in its importance to Canadian democracy. I was told I would be 'a bold voice in journalism.' I took that role seriously. I worked to elevate underrepresented stories, expand political balance, and uphold the journalistic values Canadians expect from their public broadcaster,' Dhanraj said in his resignation letter. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'But what happens behind the scenes at CBC too often contradicts what's shown to the public. Performative diversity, tokenism, a system designed to elevate certain voices and diminish others.' Dhanraj says he was denied access to key newsmakers and says 'a small circle of senior Ottawa-based journalists' — read that as David Cochrane and Rosemary Barton – used internal booking and editorial processes to block him from booking key guests. 'I was fighting for balance and accused of being on a 'crusade,'' Dhanraj says. Those who know Dhanraj know that he is far from someone pushing a conservative agenda. During his time covering Queen's Park, he was a constant thorn in the side of Ontario Premier Doug Ford. As a show host though, Dhanraj wanted to reflect the viewpoints of the whole country. Liberals, New Democrats, Conservatives and people who didn't fit into neat, tidy boxes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. That made CBC executives uncomfortable. They obviously thought when they hired a self-described brown dude from Calgary whose parents had immigrated to Canada from Trinidad that they were getting someone with a certain point of view. That's the kind of diversity CBC wants, the diversity that rests on the surface, with skin colour, not the diversity that allows other views to be aired to CBC's audience. CBC executives, fully immersed in the DEI culture, didn't know how to handle the man they had actually hired and so they fought him the entire time he hosted the show. Shortly after the show launched, certain segments were cut – especially those showcasing diverse opinion – the interference from Ottawa only intensified. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. His decision to criticize CBC President Catherine Tait for defending executive bonuses while cutting front line jobs brought about retribution, including a demand that he sign a non-disclosure agreement. By November, Dhanraj was off the air, but his name was still on the show. CBC initially refused to comment, then in early 2025 they said they were going in a new direction with a new host, Ian Hanomansing. After trying to demote Dhanraj, the journalist and state broadcaster were at a standstill. Now, he has made it clear that his relationship with CBC is over. 'My departure is not the end of this story. There is more to come — and it will be shared when the time is right. You have taken away my job, but you cannot and will not silence my voice,' he wrote in his letter. That sounds like there will be more stories, interesting stories, about CBC in the future. Sunshine Girls Toronto Raptors World Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs
