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PM Modi cancels rally after security breach in Congress-ruled Punjab, CM Channi denies lapse

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was all set to travel from Bathinda to the War memorial in Husseinwala in Punjab, by Helicopter in the morning today. Due to unforeseen weather conditions, the plan to travel by Helicopter was changed to travel by road.

When the PM’s convoy reached a flyover, a protesting group of people reached the flyover and blocked his path. In this hustle bustle, the PM’s convoy waited on the flyover for almost 20 minutes.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said, “The Punjab government was informed that the PM is going to travel plans are changed. But, it doesn’t look like any arrangement have been made for the security of the PM. The Punjab government has to submit a detailed report with regard to this major security lapse.”

With regard to this case, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi denied any security lapse. He said at a Press Conference, “I express regret that PM Modi had to return during his visit to Ferozepur district today due to obstacles on route. We respect our PM. I had to receive the Prime Minister at Bathinda today but those who had to accompany me tested COVID positive. Hence, I did not go to receive the PM today as I was in close contact with some who tested positive.

We had asked them (PMO) to discontinue the visit due to bad weather conditions and protests. We had no information of his (Prime Minister Modi) sudden route change. There was no security lapse during the PM’s visit. If there were any security lapses, then we will conduct an inquiry. There was no danger to the Prime Minister.”

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Ancient Vinayagar idol vandalised near Gudaloor in Tamil Nadu

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In the Keezh Nadukani forest area in Gudaloor of Nilgiris district, there is an ancient Vinayagar idol that has been sculpted in a single stone. The backside of the same idol has a sculpting of lord Shiva sitting in Yogic meditation. There is a tradition where locals of the region seek permission from the Forest department and visit this temple on the 1st of January, every year.

Day before yesterday, devotees have gone to this forest Vinayagar temple for worship. They were shocked to find the Vinayagar idol completely shattered and destroyed. On receiving information, the Police Officials and Forest department officials, are investigating the issue and trying to find the perpetrators responsible for this.

On asking the devotees, they said, “This ancient Ganesha idol has been shattered. This is making us so worried. Rumours are that there is a treasure below the temple here. They may have shattered the idol even for this reason. Serious investigation has to take place to find who has trespassed into this area and has vandalised the idol.”

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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“Pray to Allah to understand Math”: Muslim teacher tells Hindu students at private school in B’luru

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A Muslim School teacher named Sarika Rana who teaches mathematics at the Orchids The International School in BTM Layout in Bangalore has caused controversy when she reportedly told her Hindu pupils to pray to Allah in order to understand the math equation. 

Chiru Bhat, a journalist from Karnataka had shared a video in which a small girl narrates how her teacher named Sarika Rana forced them to pray to Allah with hands shaped like a bowl and wipe their face for them to understand the math problem. The teacher was apparently teaching a lesson on ‘Money’.

“Everybody was confused and getting in tests all wrong answers. The next day ma’am made us pray (to) Allah. She made us keep our hands like a bowl and wipe our face with it. Me and few of my classmates were Hindu and kept telling ma’am that we were Hindus and we didn’t want to pray to Allah. But ma’am told that we should pray to Allah and Allah is a better God.”, the girl narrates.

The teacher whose job is to explain the math problem did not help the students and instead told everyone in the classroom to pray to Allah. Despite the Hindu students saying that they do not want to pray to Allah, the teacher has forced them to do so and by scolding them and going on to say that Allah is a better god.

Transcript from Twitter- “Math problem was confusing, we weren’t able to crack that problem. So the teacher told us to Pray to All@h. Despite telling her that we are Hindus and we are not supposed to Pray to All@h, she scolded us & made us make a bowl shape with hands and pray.” 

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Indian Navy gets two more P-81 maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft

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The Indian Navy’s maritime surveillance capability has been augmented after it inducted two more Poseidon 8I maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft to counter China’s aggression in the Indian Ocean region.

The two aircraft, manufactured by US aerospace giant Boeing, arrived in India on December 30, officials said on Tuesday (January 4).

“The Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I aircraft commenced operations from INS Hansa, Goa with two aircraft arriving on December 30. The aircraft were inducted after fitment of indigenous equipment and flight acceptance trials,” Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said.

When both planes entered the Indian air space, they were welcomed by a MiG 29K formation, the Navy spokesperson said.

the P-81 maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft were first inducted into the Indian Navy in 2013 and stationed at INS Rajali, Arakkonam.

“The second batch of four additional aircraft will be based at Indian Naval Air Squadron 316, to be commissioned at INS Hansa,” Madhwal said.

The existing fleet of P-8Is was extensively deployed to not only keep track of the movement of Chinese ships and submarines in the Indian Ocean region but was also used in Eastern Ladakh in 2020.

The Indian Navy has also taken on lease two Sea Guardian drones from an American defense major over a year ago and right now it is in the process to procure 30 multi-mission armed Predator drones from the US for the three services at an estimated cost of over USD 3 billion.

The medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) Predator-B drones, manufactured by US defense major General Atomics, are capable of remaining airborne for around 35 hours and can hunt down targets at land and sea.

Also known as MQ-9 Reaper, can be deployed on a range of missions including surveillance, reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and destroying enemy targets. 

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Beef packets found in front of 3 temples in Bangladesh; local Hindus protest

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On Friday morning last week, mysterious persons had hung Beef packets on 3 temple doors and 1 house door in Bangladesh. The incident took place in Ketuguri village in Hatibanda Upasila in the Lalmonirhat district of Bangladesh. Hindus in the region are currently protesting against this incident.  According to the report published by Opindia, beef packets in polythene bags have been found in front of three temples as well as at the doorstep of a Hindu man named Monindranath Burman.

Once the issue came to limelight, the Hindus of the region filed 4 complaints with the Hatibanda Police Station. In addition, the people also protested against the insulting incident that took place in the Radha Govind temple. The affected Hindus have declared that they will continue protesting until the mysterious perpetrators are nabbed. It is being said that the Police have given the Hindu community an assurance to take immediate action. Police Official Ershadul Aalam has said, “Those involved in the case will be brought to justice.”

With regard to this case, Dilip Kumar Singh, Chairman of Utjapan Parishad, said that 3 bog packets of beef were hung in front of the 3 temples and a house. He also said that the Police have assured to nab those who have committed this offence. He also added that he has requested the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety of all Hindus and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

(With inputs from Kathir News)

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TN govt school headmaster advocates overthrowing state govt through violence, spreads messages against vaccination

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A Mayiladuthurai school Headmaster has posted a few opinions on his Facebook page which has been found to be shocking. Speaking about the state government, the headmaster Murali Ira, has said that the public should be communalised to raise guns against the government, in order to overthrow them. The same headmaster has also registered his opinion against compulsory vaccination on his page.

Replying to a Facebook user’s comment on how Collectors are under the control of the state government, Murali has said in Tamil, “The most powerful are the Corporates. If we get Corporate rights, we can even shake the governing power to its roots. But, the public are the most powerful of all. If they’re mobilised and are trained for a revolution, the governance will come back to the hands of the public. Power originates from Guns.”

Similarly, in another post he has questioned how vaccination can be made compulsory. Like many anti-vaxxers, he has also asked who will take responsibility if one is affected because of the vaccine. While, people have the right to freedom of expression, this headmaster’s opinion and perspective is alarming because he is a teacher, who will be teaching and influencing so many students in his life.

BJP media spokesperson, SG Suryah shared Murali’s opinions on Twitter and said, “A school’s headmaster is making comments asking the public to raise guns against the state government and also preaching against vaccination. It is scary to think what he will be teaching his students.” He then tagged the CM and Education Minister Anbil Mahesh and asked them if they will take action without any compromise.

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DMK cadres destroy shop of Muslim woman for not offering them free chicken pakoda

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A woman soup shop owner from Tambaram, Chennai, has attempted suicide after a DMK functionary has stopped her from running her soup shop because she refused to bribe him. Salim Nisha, belonging to Madambakkam is a mother of two.

Nisha owns a soup shop in the area, and allegedly Selvam and Raja from DMK have been threatening her everyday for free Chicken Pakodas. They have also asked her for bribe. Nisha said that because she refused to pay the bribe, the angered DMK members have destroyed her soup shop and threatened her that she will never be able to run the shop in the area henceforth.

Nisha, who lost her livelihood because of the atrocities of these DMK men, swallowed sleeping pills in an attempt to commit suicide. Her family members admitted her to the Chromepet Government Hospital. The victime Nisha said, “I sell soup and chicken pakodas in the evening. That is the only source of livelihood for my entire family. We haven’t eaten for 5 days now because they threatened to kill me if I reopen my shop.” She also named both Selvam and Raja as the ones who have been torturing her.

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Idols found vandalized in Temple at Ranipet

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In yet another case of vandalism in temples, mysterious persons have damaged the idols and the trident (soolam), in one of the oldest temples near Kaveripakkam, Ranipet district. The temple is situated in Athipatti village, near Kaveripakkam.

There is a very old Durga temple located in this village. A lot of devotees visited the temple on the 1st of January, on the occasion of English New Year. The priest had locked the temple doors in the night before leaving home. When the priest visited the temple the next day, the idols and the trident were vandalised and broken. The priest then filed a complaint with the Kaveripakkam Police, who are currently investigating the matter.

(With inputs from Kathir News)

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Tamil Nadu: Temple ‘prasadam’ sold with signs of other religion

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There has been a complaint that other religious symbols have been used on the Murukku offering (Prasadam) packets sold inside the premises of Bhavani Sangameshwara temple. Some members of BJP and other parties were involved in an argument with the shop owners on Saturday, after which they filed a complaint with the temple authorities.

Temple’s Assistant Commissioner, who investigated the issue, said, “It has been found that as there were speculations that a lot of devotees would visit the temple on the occasion of English New Year. Food packets, including murukku packets have come from outside to be sold inside the temple. The shop owners have been questioned and have been issued a notice regarding this issue.” Those who were involved in the argument left after this investigation.

(With inputs from Dinamani)

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TN Congress President derogates Sanatana Dharma, deletes tweet later

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A video of TN Congress President K S Alagiri saying that Sanatana Dharma has to be destroyed in an interview, went viral on Twitter a few days ago. Many said that the leader has spelled out the most important agenda of the Congress party. It was then clarified that the leader only quoted Thirumavalavan and did not exactly mention the agenda of Congress. Senior BJP leader H Raja also had tweeted that, Congress, which accepts Thirumavalavan’s statement about destroying Sanatana Dharma, has to be boycotted.

While there were explanations that the statement was not made by K S Alagiri himself and that he merely quoted Thirumavalavan, the leader’s true intention about the issue has now been revealed. Alagiri had tweeted in Tamil today, “Sanatana Dharma justifies the inequalities in society. It is an interjection to Hinduism. No civilised society has accepted this. This is Congress’ policy. I’m glad that Raja is helping this opinion reach everybody.” The tweet is has now been deleted by the leader.

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