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NBA player Enes Kanter calls Xi Jinping a ‘brutal dictator’, calls for Tibet’s independence

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) which has significant monitary stake in China got embroiled in contraversy when Enes Kanter, who plays for the Boston Celtics was not seen on the floor for season opener on Wednesday night because Kanter had posted a video on social media earlier in the day in which he called Chinese President Xi Jinping a “brutal dictator” and voiced support for Tibet’s independence.

Within moments, Beijing again threatened a fresh backlash against the league after Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl in 2019, had extended his support to the pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.

For the NBA, China is a very lucrative market where it has millions of fans and Tencent, which as the NBA’s digital streaming partner in China attracts half a billion viewers a season decided to not to broadcast of the Celtics’ game against the New York Knicks.

Alsoany searches for Kanter’s name on China’s Twitter-like social media platform Weibo was totally blocked and the page’s administrator wrote, “Any behavior that undermines the harmony of the nation and the dignity of the motherland, we resolutely resist!” .

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that Kanter was “trying to get attention” and that his remarks “were not worth refuting. “We will never accept those attacks to discredit Tibet’s development and progress,” he said.

Kenter wore a T-shirt depicting Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and posted a two-minute video to social media on Wednesday addressed to “Brutal dictator Xi Jinping and the Chinese government.”

“I’m here to add my voice and speak out about what is happening in Tibet. Under the Chinese government’s brutal rule, Tibetan people’s basic rights and freedoms are nonexistent,” he said, ending the video by repeating, “Free Tibet” three times.

However, such is the power of the Chinese market, Americans have many times had to bow down to thier demands because of the fear of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in broadcast rights and other merchendising. 

As far as Kanter, whose parents are Turkish has been vocal critic of  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish government revoked Kanter’s passport and issued warrants for his arrest on charges including defamation and terrorism.

However, Kenter is not one-off athlete who had to brave being attacked by China, because soccer star Mesut Ozil who plays for Germany and for Arsenal in the English Premier League, got in trouble when he expressed support for the Muslim Uyghur minority in the Chinese region of Xinjiang and said they are victims of genocide.

The result was Ozil soon found himself erased from the Chinese version of a popular soccer video game, and his team’s next fixture was removed from CCTV’s broadcast schedule.

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Gang of 4 attack restaurant owner with a billhook in Madurai

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With the DMK’s ascension to power, law and order in the state has gone to shambles with incidents of crime and violence getting reported across the state.

In yet another incident of goons harassing common people, a restaurant owner in Madurai was attacked with a billhook by a gang of four men.

The men who had come to the eatery at Muni Salai opened liquor bottles and started drinking inside the restaurant. The owner had objected to their presence in the hotel as other customers were feeling uncomfortable.

The enraged men then attacked the owner with a billhook causing cuts in more than 15 places. The owner was later taken to the Rajaji government hospital for treatment and is presently in serious condition.

The police identified the culprits using the CCTV footage. The four persons namely Vasudevan, Vasanthan, Sathees and Selvakumar were later arrested by the police.

(With inputs from News J)

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Para cyclist Akshay Singh attempts Limca Book of Record for Cycling using ALIMCO prosthesis

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Shri Akshay Singh, a young cyclist enthusiast from Kanpur (U.P.), lost his right leg in a train accident in his teenage while returning from Allahabad. The incident was a big setback for the family as well as the young boy, who was aspiring to inch his name in the world cycling canvas.

But he never let this disability change his goals of life and continued to peruse his passion of cycling along with his studies. During the course of time, Akshay and his parents came to know about Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO). He approached the prosthetic professional of ALIMCO for fitting of newly developed high-end Prosthesis.

Shri Akshay Singh, using ALIMCO Prosthesis, attempted Limca Book of Record for cycling from Kanpur (JK Temple) to New Delhi (India Gate) on 29th Aug., 2021.

Right Leg Amputee Shri Akshay was examined and fitted with ALIMCO made Below Knee Prosthesis under the Government of India Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP Scheme). Thereafter, he followed GAIT training program. GAIT training is a type of physical therapy. It helps improving one’s ability to stand and walk. Later on, in August 2021, Shri Akshay Singh attempted the Limca Book of Record for Cycling from Kanpur to India Gate, New Delhi in record 64 hours’ time and was able to achieve it successfully.

Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise. It functions under the Administrative Control of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

The main objectives of the ALIMCO is to promote, encourage and develop the availability, use, supply and distribution of Artificial Limbs and accessories and constituents thereof to needy persons, particularly disabled Defence personnel, hospitals and other such welfare institutions in the country at reasonable cost.

(Published from PIB)

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DMK functionary builds commercial complex at birthplace of Vaishnavite saint

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A commercial complex is being built by a DMK functionary at the place believed to be the birth place of Vaishnavite saint Thirumazhisaiyalwar.

The birthplace of Thirumalisaiyalvar is located in the Madavilakam area of ​​the region. Land owned by the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department in the area has been leased to some people in the area.

Construction of building for commercial purposes is prohibited in the lands belonging to HR&CE department.

Meanwhile, a DMK office bearer who has taken the birthplace of Thirumazhisaiyalwar on lease is constructing a commercial complex. This has caused great dissatisfaction among the devotees.

Devotees have demanded that the temple authorities inspect and take appropriate action.

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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Shocking: Posters of illegal Bangladeshi Muslims wishing for Miladi-un-Nabi spotted in Hyderabad

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Posters erected by Bangladeshi Muslims wishing for Miladi-un-Nabi were found near MRO Office in Saroornagar locality in Hyderabad.

Noting this, the locals have registered a complaint at Police station and appealed to the authorities to investigate the matter and punish the law breakers.

After police took cognizance of the complaint, the banner heading was changed from ‘BANGLADESH YOUTH’ to ‘MIYA BHAI YOUTH’.

The presence of illegal Bangladeshi Muslims in Hyderabad is a national security issue. Unfortunately, it has been reported that the local police and administration failed to take any stringent action against them. Due to this, illegal Bangladeshi Muslim have even come up with city based Bangladeshi football team and YouTube channels to expand the reach of their community.

Legitimate concerns have raised among the citizens of Hyderabad about the growing presence of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the region.

(With inputs from Nijam Today)

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#VaccinationCentury: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says it is a matter of pride for all Indians and govt deserves credit

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In a rare show of solidarity and appreciation, Congress party leader Shashi Tharoor said that the credit should be given to the government and this is a matter of pride for the entire country after the cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore milestone on Thursday (October 21).

“This is a matter of pride for all Indians. Let’s give the Government credit. After severe mismanagement of the second #Covid wave & botching the vaccination orders that might have prevented it, Govt has now partly redeemed itself. It remains accountable for its earlier failures,” Tharoor said in a tweet.

According to the data from CoWin portal, a total of 100 crore vaccine doses has been administered so far to the eligible population under the vaccination drive in India which means around 75 per cent of India’s all eligible adult population has been administered at least the first dose.

However, the government will now concentrate on ensuring that the second dose is administered on time and as of now just over 31 per cent of people have received both doses of the vaccine.

It is truly remarkable for a country like India to achieve this record because it took 85 days to touch the 10-crore (100 Million) vaccination mark, and 45 more days to cross the 20-crore mark and 29 more days to reach the 30-crore mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

Since then India as a nation as gone from strength to strength in ensuring its citizens are vacinated and also now the number of Covid infection and deaths have come down drastically.

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PM Modi inaugurates the Kushinagar International Airport, brings Buddhist nations closer to India

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On Wednesday (October 20) Indian Prime Minister Narendra inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport and met with several foreign dignitaries, including Sri Lankan minister Namal Rajapaksa, and Modi said, “The Kushinagar International Airport will boost the number of Buddhist tourists visiting India,”.

PM Modi inaugurated the new international airport at Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, and said his government has taken a number of steps to instil new energy in the aviation sector.

Sri Lankan minister Namal Rajapaksa said, “Tourism between India and Sri Lanka has always been very robust. We have a lot of Indians coming to Sri Lanka and also Sri Lankan pilgrims coming to different states (in India), especially Varanasi, Prime Minister’s constituency,”.

“So now we believe that opening up Kushinagar will increase the number of pilgrims (coming to India) from Sri Lanka and also Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world,” the Sri Lankan Cabinet minister said.

Ambassador of Vietnam to India Pham Sanh Chau also said that the Kushinagar Airport will give a boost to the numbers of Buddhist tourists visiting India.

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As India crosses 100 crore vaccination mark, WHO calls on India to resume supply of Covid Vaccine

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After haranguing India on the importance of not cutting any corners with regards to the issue of the emergency use listing of Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on the resumption of supplies of the Serum Institute of India-manufactured AstraZeneca vaccine to the COVAX facility.

Had a call with @mansukhmandviya, India’s Health Minister, to discuss #India’s ongoing #COVID19 vaccination programme; the need for a global pandemic agreement; digital health; & traditional medicine. We welcome India’s support to strengthen WHO, incl. via flexible, sustainable financing, Ghebreyesus tweeted on Tuesday.

The other topics that were discussed with Mandaviya was vaccine equity issues and the Covaxin Emergency Use Listing process, and technology and license sharing through C-TAP.

COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) was launched in May last year for facilitating timely, equitable and affordable access of COVID-19 health products by boosting their supply.

India on Thursday (October 21) also crossed a monumental milestone when it vaccinated 100 crore people (One Billion) and according to official figures, around 74.45 per cent of India’s eligible adult population has been administered at least one dose of the Covid vaccine and around 30.63 per cent have received both doses.

On Monday, WHO said it is expecting one additional piece of information from Bharat Biotech regarding its COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN and said that it follows a thorough evaluation process to ensure vaccines are safe and cannot cut corners before recommending a vaccine for emergency use.

We are aware that many people are waiting for WHO’s recommendation for Covaxin to be included in the #COVID19 Emergency Use Listing, but we cannot cut corners – before recommending a product for emergency use, we must evaluate it thoroughly to make sure it is safe and effective, the global health organisation had said in a tweet.

Also, the world is waiting for India to resume the export of surplus COVID-19 vaccines in the fourth quarter of 2021 under the Vaccine Maitri’ programme and to meet its commitment to the COVAX global pool.

So far India has exported over 66 million vaccine doses to nearly 100 countries through grants, commercial shipments and the COVAX facility.

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India crosses 1 billion COVID-19 vaccinations

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India on Thursday (October 21) crossed a milestone administering over 1 billion COVID-19 vaccinations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate the health workers on achieving the feat.

India’s COVID-19 Vaccination drive, the world’s largest vaccination drive so far, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16th January 2021.

In Phase I of the vaccination drive, started 130 days ago on 16th January, the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC) prioritized Health Care Workers, and Front Line Workers (both government & private sector). Phase II of the vaccination drive started from 1st March 202, focused on protecting the most vulnerable age groups. These prioritized age-groups included persons above 60 years of age and persons above 45 years with associated specified co-morbidities. This was further relaxed to all people above 45 years of age on 1st April 2021. In Phase III, ‘Liberalised Pricing and Accelerated National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy’ was adopted on 1st May 2021. Under this strategy, everyone above 18 years of age are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

Recently, Subject Expert Committee on Covid-19 has granted emergency use approval to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for children in the 2-18 years age group.

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Protests mount against TN Govt’s attempt to usurp ancient temple of Baduga tribe

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The DMK government in Tamil Nadu has been on a frenzy to interfere in temple affairs and impose its atheistic political ideology upon the Hindus of the state.

After laying its hands on temple jewelry in order to fill its coffers, the MK Stalin-led government in the state is now trying to usurp temples owned and maintained by different communities which pulls in a lot of crowd.

One such temple is the Hethaiyamman Temple located in the Nilgiris district which is the kula deivam (community/family deity) of the Baduga community.

This temple is being usurped by the Tamil Nadu government’s Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department without consulting the community.

This move of the DMK government is being resisted by the people of the community with protests breaking over in the district in the past week.

Members belonging to the community have taken to the streets demanding the government to exit from their ancient temple. The BJP and Hindu Munnani have also been spearheading protests.

Speaking to The Commune, BJP Tamil Nadu spokesperson SG Suryah said that the anti-Hindu DMK government is to destroy the centuries old culture and tradition of the Hindus. “By capturing ethno-linguistic community, usurping temple wealthy imposing their whims on Hindu temples, the anti-Hindu DMK is sounding the death knell for Hindus in the state.”, he said.

Another local from Kotagiri said “The HR&CE department can’t even maintain the 30,000 odd temples that is already under their control. Many temples are struggling to do even one pooja a day. All the temples are in shambles. Apart from that, the DMK is a party that swears by atheism and attacks the Hindu faith to appease its votebank. How can we expect such a party to take good care of our temple?”

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