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13-year-old kid dies while erecting party flag to welcome DMK Minister, DMK friendly media maintains stoic silence

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A 13-year-old kid from Vizhupuram died of electrocution while trying to erect a party flag to welcome DMK Minister K. Ponmudy.

DMK Minister for Higher Education K. Ponmudy was to attend a marriage function of a party cadre at a marriage hall in Vizhupuram Mamabazhampattu Salai.

The route leading to the marriage was being decorated with party flags by DMK cadres for welcoming the Minister. One of the DMK men named Ekambaram had involved his 13-year-old child Dinesh also to tie party flags along the route.

As Dinesh was erecting the flag pole, it accidentally touched the live wire electrocuting him. The boy fell at a distance due to the shock and was grievously injured. He was rushed to the Mundiyambakkam Government Hospital but later died.

This has led to a stir on social media with opposition parties and netizens targeting the DMK for making a minor work for the party.

However, the DMK friendly mainstream media in English and Tamil have been silent on the issue.

BJP Tamil Nadu leader SG Suryah pointed out that had such a similar incident happened if some other party was in power, the media would have pounced on the matter and questioned the stoic silence of the media friendly to the ruling establishment in Tamil Nadu.

AIADMK Spokesperson and the party’s IT Wing Chennai zone secretary also put out a tweet condemning the DMK for the incident.

It must be noted that when a similar incident of a hoarding fell due to wind on the road and caused an accident in which a young girl named Subashree died, the entire media went into a frenzy.

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Taliban Mullahs issue fatwa, ban co-education in govt and pvt universities saying it is evil

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Days after holding a press conference that created a false sense of security, the Taliban in the Herat province have banned co-education in government and private universities, describing it as the “root of all evils in society”.

This is an absolute rollback from the promise that the Taliban made when it said that it will respect women’s rights in Afghanistan. The decision was taken after a meeting between varsity professors, owners of private institutions, and Taliban authorities, reports Khaama Press News Agency on Saturday (August 21).

This is the first ‘fatwa’ or religious edict issued by the Taliban after it over the capital Kabul and technically ended the US’s longest war, which lasted for almost twenty years after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

During his first-ever public appearance of Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban’s longtime spokesman who wanted to assuage concerns of people and had promised the Taliban would honour women’s rights within the norms of Islamic law, in an effort to portray a more moderate stance.

Taliban representative and the new Head of Higher Education in Afghanistan, Mullah Farid made it very clear when held a three-hour meeting with university professors and owners of private educational institutions and that there is no alternative and co-education must end.

From now on virtuous female lecturers would only be allowed to teach female students but not male which brings to an end two decades of progress where boys and girls mixed system of co-education in all universities and institutes helped change mindsets of people for an entire generation.

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Pak-based Islamic terror groups Hizbul and JeM congratulate Taliban, ask them to attack J&K

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In an anticipated development, the chief of Hizbul Mujahideen, Syed Salahuddin, posted a celebratory statement online on the Taliban gains in Afghanistan in the wake of the US withdrawal.

“I pray to Allah that he strengthens the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan so that they may support Kashmiris against India”, Salahuddin said.

Also congratulating the Taliban is Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief, Maulana Masood Azhar, who expressed happiness over the Taliban’s “victory” which collapsed the “US-backed Afghanistan government”. It must be noted that many JeM fighters fought alongside the Taliban and are now expecting rewards in the form of land and other spoils of war.

Syed Salahuddin, who is an Indian Kashmiri whose real name is Syed Mohammed Yusuf Shah, released an audio message threatening India. In the message, he called on the Taliban jihadists for assistance in spreading terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

In his celebratory statement, Salahuddin said, “I pray to Allah that he strengthens the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan so that they may support Kashmiris against India.”

Meanwhile, JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar wrote an article “Manzil ki Taraf” (Towards the Destination) on August 16, where he thanked Allah for the success of the “Mujahideen” in Afghanistan.

The Taliban also received a congratulatory message from Al-Qaeda’s Yemeni branch over their takeover of Afghanistan and vowed to continue its own military campaigns.

Experts now believe that under the Taliban’s rule Afghanistan could again become a breeding ground for international Islamic Jihad and threaten the security of many nations.

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DMK goes back on another poll promise, Fin Min PTR says no chance of reverting to old pension scheme now

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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan told the Assembly that a decision could not be taken on the implementation of the old pension scheme as the state’s financial situation was dire adding that the government will go bankrupt if it gives everything away for free to everyone.

Replying to the General Discussion in the Assembly on the Revised Budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year the ‘MIT educated’ Finance Minister said:

“Following the principles of the Dravidian movement, the Chief Minister has said, ‘Everything for everyone’. I would like to change it a little in accordance with social and economic justice. Not everyone can be provided everything for free. Doing so would cause the government to go bankrupt. The rule of the last 10 years has been based on the principle that whoever can take anything how much ever they want for granted. This is contrary to our opinion. This needs to change.”

He said that in today’s situation, many of the powers for the state are not vested in the states and therefore there was a need to build better management with the powers the state has.

Tamil Nadu government employees were earlier paid a monthly pension of 50 per cent of their final salary along with various incentives after retirement. The pension scheme was modified by the previous AIADMK government made the scheme inapplicable to those who joined the service after April 1, 2003 and brought in a new pension scheme instead.

Now, 10% of the salary is taken as provident fund and an equal amount is deposited by the government. The total amount including these two amounts will be paid to the employees when the employees retire. This is also known as a contributory pension plan. If this is paid as a lump sum, it will be difficult to manage for the state and will end up being used by their heirs.

Government employees have demanded that the state goes back to the old practice of giving pension monthly. The DMK, which took up the issue, promised to implement the old pension scheme before coming to power. It has now come to power and the budget has also been tabled. But the DMK government has not made any announcement about the old pension scheme. This has led to frustration among government employees.

In light of this the Finance Minister has said “Many things cannot be decided immediately. The financial situation in Tamil Nadu is frightening. The financial situation is the reason for the inability to implement the old pension scheme. The old pension scheme will be brought back after the financial situation is right. ”

This is not the only promise that the DMK has failed to fulfilled. The DMK had campaigned across the state that it would cancel NEET exam for medical admissions the day Stalin swears in as Chief Minister. It also promised to decrease petrol and diesel prices by 5 and 4 rupees respectively. The DMK finds itself backtracking on its own promises.

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World must summon the political will to fight terrorism and make no distinctions: Jaishankar at UNSC

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India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (19 August) while speaking at the United Nations Security Council meet said, “countries should not place blocks and holds without any reason on requests to designate terrorists and said that there should be no justification of terrorism,”.

Jaishankar also took a dig at China at the UNSC as it had on occasion bailed out Islamic terror groups in Pakistan like Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar under the Security Council’s Sanctions Committee

S Jaishankar further added, “The international community holds a collective view that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned. There cannot be any exception or any justification for any act of terrorism, regardless of motivations behind such acts. Threats to International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts’.

Expressing solidarity with the victims of terrorism around the globe, Jaishankar said,” We must never compromise with this evil” the world must “summon the political will: don’t justify terrorism, don’t glorify terrorists; No double standards. Terrorists are terrorists; distinctions are made only at our own peril; Don’t place blocks and holds on listing requests without any reason,” he said, referring to them as ‘cardinal principles’.

“I call on this Council to collectively build on these principles. It is also important therefore to end the stalemate preventing the adoption of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, which India has championed for so long,” Jaishankar said.

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“Don’t destroy temples”: SC, OBC organizations oppose DMK govt’s move to appoint non-Brahmin caste servitors in Srivilliputtur Andal Temple

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In a first resistance to the DMK government’s unwarranted interference in Hindu temple affairs, various Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Caste organizations of the Virudhunagar district have opposed the HR&CE department’s move to appoint temple servitors unrelated to the Srivilliputtur Andal Temple.

In a scathing press release, the organizations have said that the present temple archakas and servitors have been taking care of the temple for years smoothly as per established ancient traditions. It said that the notice issued by the department about appointment of temple servitors and cooks to the Srivilliputtur Andal Temple and to other temples in the surrounding regions has shocked their communities.

The statement said “If one wishes to be involve themselves in the internal affairs of the temple and render service, they should hail from that particular tradition and should be well aware of the guidelines of the temple.”

“In this light, the move to destroy the ancient established traditions of the temple has caused great pain to our community.”, the statement further added.

It also highlight that Virudhunagar is a caste sensitive region and that it not good for the department to act in a manner that will incite caste clashes.

“During this corona period, it is important to save people lives and not incite caste clashes.”, the statement came down heavy on the HR&CE department.

It demanded that the administration revoke the order and let the temple follow the ancient traditions in appointments.

The statement has been issued by Paraiyar Maha Sabha, Naadar Ilagnar Ezhuchi Mandram (Nadar Youth Awakening Forum, Saaliyar Ezhuchi Kazhagam (Saliyar Awakening Association), Vennikkaalaadi Ezhuchi Paasarai.

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PM Modi takes a veiled jibe at Taliban

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath, Gujarat today via video conferencing. The projects inaugurated include the Somnath Promenade, Somnath Exhibition Centre and reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Shree Parvati Temple during the event. Shri Lal Krishan Advani, Union Home Minister, along with CM and Deputy CM of Gujarat were present on the occasion.

Congratulating the devotees all over the world, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Sardar Patel who showed indomitable will power for the revival of India’s ancient glory. Sardar Patel linked Somnath Mandir with independent spirit of independent India. Shri Modi said that it is ‘our good fortune that we are taking forward the efforts of Sardar Saheb in the 75th year of Independence and imparting new splendour to Somnath Temple.  The Prime Minister also remembered LokmataAhilyabai Holkar who renovated several temples from Vishwanath to Somnath. Country is moving forward taking inspiration from the blend of modernity and tradition in her life, said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister said that  in  initiatives like Statue of Unity and transformation of Kachch, Gujarat has seen from the close quarters, the results of linking modernity with tourism. ‘It has been demand of every time period that we look for new possibilities in religious tourism and strengthen the links between pilgrimage and local economy” the Prime Minister pointed out.

The Prime Minister said that Lord Shiva gives rise to development and creativity amidst annihilation and destruction. Shiv is unending, can’t be expressed and eternal. ‘Our faith in Shiva makes us aware of our existence beyond the limits of time, gives us the strength to face the challenges of time’, said the Prime Minister.

Reflecting on the history of the revered temple, the Prime Minister recalled the repeated destruction of the temple and how the temple rose after every attack. ‘It is a symbol of the belief that truth can’t be defeated by falsehood and faith can’t be crushed by terror.’ “The destructive powers, the thinking that tries to establish an empire on the basis of terror, may dominate temporarily, but, its existence is never permanent, it cannot suppress humanity for a long time. This was true when some attackers were demolishing Somnath, it is equally true even today, when the world is apprehensive of such ideologies.”, the Prime Minister insisted.

The Prime Minister said that  reconstruction of Somnath temple to grand renovation is due to centuries of strong will and ideological continuity. ‘Great men like Rajendra Prasad ji, Sardar Patel and KM Munshi faced difficulties for this campaign even after independence. Still, finally Somnath Mandir got established as divine pillar of modern India in 1950. The Country is moving towards amicable solutions of difficult problems. A bright pillar of the glory of modern India is coming up in the form of Ram Mandir’,  he said

He said the our thinking should be to learn from history to improve our present and create a new future. Referring to his mantra of ‘Bharat Jodo Andolan’, Shri Modi said that this is not just geographical connectivity but connect in thoughts also. ‘This also is a pledge for connecting the building of future India with our past’, said the Prime Minister.  The Prime Minister said “For us essence of history and faith is SabkaSaath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka, Vishwas and SabkaPrayas”.The Prime Minister highlighted the role of the faith and belief system in the underscoring the unity of India. He said ‘From Somnath and Nageshwar in the west to Vaidyanathin the east, from Baba Kedarnath in the north to Shri Rameshwar, at the extreme southern end of India, these 12 Jyotirlingas serve to connect the whole of India.Similarly, the arrangement of our four dhams, the concept of our Shaktipeeths, the establishment of different pilgrimages in different corners of our country, this outline of our faith is actually an expression of the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.’

Continuing with the role of spirituality in strengthening the unity of the nation, the Prime Minister dwelled upon the national and international potential of tourism and spiritual tourism. He said that the country is reviving the ancient glory by building modern infrastructure. He gave example of Ramayana circuit which is apprising the Ram Bhakts about new places related to lord Ram and making them feel how Lord Ram is entire India’s Ram. Similarly Buddha Circuit providing facilities to the devotees from world over. The Prime Minister informed that Tourism Ministry is developing tourist circuits on 15 themes under Swadesh Darshan Scheme, creating opportunities for tourism in neglected areas. Developments in hilly area like Kedarnath, tunnel and highways for Char Dhams, development work in Vaishnao Devi, high-tech infrastructure in the Northeast are bridging the distances. Similarly, under PRASHAD Scheme, announced in 2014, is developing 40 major places of pilgrimage out of which, 15 are already completed. In Gujarat, work is on for three projects worth over 100 crore.  Attention is being paid to connect the places of pilgrimages. The Prime Minister said that the country is not only connecting common citizens through tourism but is moving forward too. ‘The Country has moved from 65th place in 2013 on  Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index to 34th place in 2019.

The Somnath Promenade has been developed under PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) Scheme at a total cost of over ₹ 47 crore. The Somnath Exhibition Centre, developed in the premises of ‘Tourist Facilitation Centre’, displays the exhibits from dismantled parts of old Somnath temple and its sculptures having Nagar style temple architecture of old Somnath.

The reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath has been completed by Shree Somnath Trust with a total outlay of ₹ 3.5 crore. This temple is also referred to as AhilyabaiTemple since it was built by Queen Ahilyabai of Indore, when she found that the old temple was in ruins. The entire old temple complex has been holistically redeveloped for the safety of pilgrims and with augmented capacity.

Shree Parvati Temple is proposed to be constructed with a total outlay of ₹ 30 Cr. This will include temple construction in Sompura Salats Style, development of GarbhaGriha and Nritya Mandap.

(Published from PIB)

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“Allah has given us this victory, Muslims should celebrate Taliban’s rise”: TN Moulana

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A Muslim Moulana from Tamil Nadu has put out a video in his YouTube channel in which he hails Taliban’s rise in Afghanistan calling it the grace of Allah and that it is a moment of celebration for the Islamic community.

In the video, the Moulana Shasudeen Qasimi says “After hearing about Corona 2nd wave, 3rd wave and 4th wave, Taliban’s 2nd wave is all over the news. Allah has given us this huge victory to us through the victory of Taliban. The Muslim world should celebrate this victory.”

He said that the Taliban has been wrongly portrayed as a terrorist group by the “prostitution media” and that there was no need for Muslims to be apprehensive of sympathizing with Talibans for the sake of being identified as a terrorist supporter.

He also goes on to say how an ‘ordinary’ and ‘peaceful’ group has taken over Afghanistan and declaring that they won’t harm any civilians.

Contrary to the Moulana’s claims people in Afghanistan are fearing for their lives and trying to escape from living under the barbaric Sharia rule of Taliban.

Qasimi also goes on hurl abuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Ministers calling them as fascists and fools.

“The one ruling India, our fascist “Ji” (PM Modi) doesn’t know crap. A cabinet of fools. They are bunch of foolish administrators. They don’t know external affairs. They don’t know who they should accommodate with. Look around. China has taken Sri Lanka in its hands. China has taken Pakistan in its hands. Bangladesh is also being taken over by China slowly. All this is because of our nasty policies by our “ji”. They have lost everything to China. That China has now smartly acknowledged and has supported Taliban. The Tamil news paper Dinamalam (referring to Dinamalar derogatorily)  has published saying that that one woman was shot for not wearing burqa. You guys die with your stomachs on fire”. the Moulana says.

Many on social media including YouTubers like Maridhas have condemned the Islamic clerics hate speech and for sympathizing with the terrorist group.

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Taliban stops import and export from India, could lead to shortage in sugar, pharmaceuticals and spices

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In a new development that was anticipated, the Taliban has reportedly issued orders that all imports and exports with India will be stopped after it took control of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.After the ouster of the Taliban in 2001, India developed long-standing relations with the new Afghanistan government and in order to improve the economy, particular impetus was given to trade which now has suffered an impact after the Taliban took control.

Dr Ajay Sahai, Director General (DG) of Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) told ANI that the Taliban “has stopped the movement of cargo through the transit routes of Pakistan, thereby stopping imports from the country.”

India exported “sugar, pharmaceuticals, apparel, tea, coffee, spices and transmission towers”, and imported dry fruits. Gum and onions amongst other things that greatly improved the Afghan economy.

“We keep a close watch on developments in Afghanistan. Imports from there come through the transit route of Pakistan. As of now, the Taliban has stopped the movement of cargo to Pakistan, so virtually imports have stopped,” he has been quoted as saying.

Dr Sahai further added that India is one of the largest partners of Afghanistan and the exports to Afghanistan “are worth around USD 835 million for 2021. We imported goods worth around USD 510 Million.”

He added that in addition to trade, India has “a sizeable investment in Afghanistan. We have invested around $3 billion in Afghanistan and there are 400-odd projects in Afghanistan some of which are currently going on.”

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For the first time since Independence, Hinduism to be taught as a subject in BHU

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Amid a global effort to malign Sanatan Dharma, the Banaras Hindu University which was started by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Hinduism will be taught as a subject and the course will offer the students the opportunity to learn about the ancient knowledge system, art, and science, reports Times Of India

It will be a two-year course and forms will be accepted until 7 September. BHU vice-chancellor Vijay Kumar Shukla has said this will be the first such course in the country and it will be conducted by BHU’s Philosophy department.

It will allow students to delve into ancient architecture, ancient trading systems, aspects of science, the Hindu emperors, weapons, and other aspects of our great civilization.

Students will also be taught the Ramayan and Mahabharat in the course. Vedas, mantras and ancient texts will be taught under the Sanskrit department.

One of the curricula will be the principles and philosophies of Swami Vivekananda. The entrance examination for the course will be held in October this year and it will test the aspirants on scriptures and dharma.

The course has seen a lot of applicants from foreign countries. 

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