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Kerala Communist Model: Pilgrims Faint, One Dead, Water Runs Out And Crowds Spiral Out Of Control At Sabarimala

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The two-month Mandala–Makaravilakku pilgrimage season at Sabarimala opened on a turbulent note, with widespread complaints of breakdowns in basic amenities, unsafe infrastructure and severe crowd mismanagement.

Ground reports from the Sannidhanam paint a grim picture of the situation, with pilgrims, including the elderly and children, forced to wait for 10 to 15 hours for a fleeting darshan of the deity. The crisis has prompted severe criticism from political opponents and forced the newly appointed Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president to admit to catastrophic failures in preparedness.

“Alarming” Situation and Collapsing Pilgrims

The Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, stated that the TDB and the state government had completely failed to arrange basic facilities for the pilgrims. He described a chaotic scene where most pilgrims had to stand in queue for over 12 hours, with many returning disappointed and others unable to climb the sacred 18 steps after the gruelling wait. He further reported that with no crowd control system in place, devotees who had finished their darshan were stranded at the nadapandal, unable to move out.

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The newly appointed TDB President, K. Jayakumar, admitted that the arrangements had not been sufficient and characterised the situation as “alarming.” He confessed, “I have never seen such a massive and dangerous crowd on the temple grounds till now. It appears some people cut the lines to jump in front. Even I am scared seeing the large crowd here.”

A 58-year-old woman from Koyilandy in Kozhikode district collapsed and died on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, while standing in the queue for darshan at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala, according to district administration sources.

Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president K. Jayakumar said the Board would arrange for her body to be taken to her native place in an ambulance at its expense. Officials confirmed her identity and said the incident occurred while she was waiting in the pilgrim line.

The human cost of this mismanagement was starkly visible, with reports of pilgrims, including children and elderly women, fainting after hours of standing in congested corridors without water or shade.

Breakdown of Basic Amenities and Infrastructure

Multiple sources confirmed a critical shortage of drinking water points for the lakhs of devotees. In response, Jayakumar stated that 200 additional personnel had been assigned to personally provide water to those stranded in the serpentine queues. He explained that devotees were avoiding the designated queue complexes for fear of losing their place, making it harder to distribute essentials.

Cleanliness has also been a major casualty. Visuals from the pilgrimage sites showed filth accumulating everywhere, with bio-toilets being poorly maintained. Jayakumar announced that around 200 cleaning personnel were being brought from Tamil Nadu to address the sanitation crisis. Furthermore, pilgrims reported live electric cables lying on the floor and KSEB maintenance work being conducted right in the middle of the pilgrim movement, creating significant safety hazards.

Systemic Failures in Crowd Management

The crisis is rooted in a massive failure of crowd management systems. Authorities had set a daily darshan threshold of 90,000 pilgrims under the virtual queue system, but daily arrivals have consistently exceeded one lakh since the season began. The flow of pilgrims at the 18 sacred steps, which should be at least 90 per minute for smooth regulation, has fallen to nearly half, causing queues to stretch from the Sannidhanam to the covered walkway.

The transit hub at Nilakkal has also seen a breakdown, with a lack of barricades and insufficient KSRTC shuttle services causing jostling and confusion. Jayakumar said he had issued directions to restrict the flow of devotees at Nilakkal itself, setting up seven additional spot booking counters there to reduce the crowd pressure at Pamba and Sannidhanam.

Despite over 18,000 police personnel being allocated for the season, only around 3,500 have been deployed on the ground. The absence of central forces like the NDRF and RAF, traditionally deployed for crowd control, has further strained the limited police presence.

Political Blame Game Erupts

The opposition has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Left government. VD Satheesan dismissed the government’s excuse of the model code of conduct which came into effect a week ago for the failure, stating that all necessary preparations should have been completed months in advance. He alleged that the “devious minds” who organised the Global Ayyappa Sangamam for political aims were responsible for the current mess.

Echoing this sentiment, AICC general secretary KC Venugopal stated that the scary situation was a direct result of the government’s inefficiency and its preoccupation with covering up the recent Sabarimala gold pilferage case. “The scary situation created in Sabarimala is a direct result of the inefficiency of the government, which, along with the Devaswom Board, was busy covering up the gold pilferage and saving the skin of vested interests in Sabarimala,” Venugopal said.

With the footfall expected to rise sharply on weekends and peak festival days, the situation calls for urgent and comprehensive intervention to prevent a repeat of the 2023 crisis and to ensure the safety and dignity of the millions undertaking the sacred pilgrimage.

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Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar Trailer Shows Pakistan ISI’s Wrongdoings, Dhruv Rathee Gets Triggered

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The much-anticipated trailer for Dhurandhar, the latest adrenaline-pumping thriller from director Aditya Dhar, dropped like a precision strike on 18 November 2025.

Starring Ranveer Singh as a covert operative diving into Pakistan’s terror underworld, the trailer pays tribute to India’s unsung intelligence heroes who operate in the shadows, risking everything to keep the country safe.

But while the public embraced this unapologetic depiction of India’s silent warriors, one man could not handle it.

Dhruv Rathee got triggered.
Badly.

The Pro-Congress, Pro-AAP, Leftist Propaganda YouTuber erupted on social media, comparing the trailer’s violence to “ISIS beheadings,” blaming the filmmaker’s “lust for money,” and warning that Aditya Dhar was “poisoning young minds.” The performance was less film critique and more melodramatic meltdown.

But why did this film, out of all the violent content Rathee has consumed, praised, and even promoted, send him into such hysterics?

Simple:
Dhurandhar shows Pakistan’s ISI exactly as it is — and Rathee cannot digest it.

A Brief Scene Exposes ISI Brutality — And Dhruv Rathee Panics

A short sequence in the trailer shows an Indian asset being tortured by an ISI handler. It’s disturbing, yes. Because it should be. Because this is the reality of Pakistan’s deep-state black sites. Because dozens of Indian operatives have endured unspeakable brutality in enemy territory.

Yet Dhruv Rathee behaves as though Aditya Dhar invented this cruelty for shock value.

This is the same man who happily accepted money from Netflix India to promote Gangs of Wasseypur, a gore-drenched epic filled with cleaver attacks, bullet-ridden bodies, rape threats, chopped limbs, and graphic revenge killings. He called it “essential viewing.”

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But now suddenly, a few seconds of violence in Dhurandhar are “ISIS-level”?
Now suddenly he wants censorship?
Now suddenly he cares about “young minds”?

No.
He cares about something else entirely: who the villain is.

When violence exposes the ISI—Rathee’s selective conscience wakes up.

Dhurandhar Shows the ISI’s True Face And Glorifies India’s Intelligence Agents

For years, Dhruv Rathee’s content has followed a predictable pattern: downplay Pakistan’s role in cross-border terrorism, amplify “nuance,” and shift responsibility onto India’s “aggressive nationalism.” Every terror incident becomes a moral lecture about diplomacy, politics, and “both sides.”

Dhurandhar demolishes that façade in two minutes.

It shows:

The ISI as a terror-enabling deep state.

Pakistan’s soil as a breeding ground for jihadist networks.

Indian agents as patriots who infiltrate and disrupt these networks.

Intelligence operations as the backbone of India’s defence—not propaganda.

For Rathee, whose digital brand thrives on obscuring Pakistan’s complicity and magnifying India’s faults, this is a narrative nightmare.

An Ajit Doval-inspired character played by R. Madhavan could only intensify his discomfort.

No wonder he’s triggered.

Outrage Is Also About His Pakistani Fan Base

Here’s a factor rarely discussed, but impossible to ignore:

Dhruv Rathee enjoys a massive following in Pakistan.

His videos routinely trend on Pakistani YouTube.
Pakistani influencers frequently amplify his content.
Pakistani Twitter circles treat him as a credible counter-narrative to Indian media.

And why wouldn’t they?
Rathee’s commentary has consistently framed India as the villain and Pakistan as the misunderstood neighbour.

So when Dhurandhar openly showcases Pakistan’s ISI as the architect of terror, Rathee is not just reacting for himself — he is reacting for an entire foreign audience that sees him as their ideological spokesman.

A film that exposes the ISI hurts the very demographic that forms a significant chunk of his international viewership.

Of course he’s uncomfortable.
Of course he’s triggered.
He can’t risk upsetting the ecosystem that treats him like a hero for bashing India and whitewashing Pakistan.

His meltdown has nothing to do with gore.
It has everything to do with:

~a film that unmasks Pakistan’s deep state,

~a trailer that disrupts his ideological narrative,

~a portrayal of Indian strength he cannot reconcile with,

~and a Pakistani audience he cannot afford to disappoint.

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DMK Stooge Kamal Haasan Defends U-Turn From Remote-Throwing Critic To DMK Ally With His Confusing Talk

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DMK stooge, Rajya Sabha MP and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) leader Kamal Haasan on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, responded to growing criticism over his decision to ally with the DMK, months after attacking the party during the election campaign. Talk about his earlier campaign video, where he threw a TV remote to symbolically reject political propaganda, has resurfaced online, prompting questions about his political shift.

Addressing the controversy, Kamal Haasan said the alliance was a conscious decision made to protect Tamil Nadu’s autonomy and prevent the rise of what he described as “fascism.”

Speaking at an event, he said, “When the time comes, we should stand together. They ask me why I joined the DMK, wasn’t I the one who threw the remote control at the television? Why did you go back there again, they ask. Yes, I threw the remote.”

Kamal Haasan buttressed saying that his political stance had evolved based on the larger interests of the State.

He added, “That’s what I said, in a democracy, the right to criticize exists, so I threw it. But someone else picked up the remote and ran off with it! Ah, the remote is going there! The remote should stay within the state. We want Education itself to be with the state, will we give up the remote? Bring it back. It’s okay we’ll keep it hidden. We shouldn’t fight with each other over it. Going forward, whoever picks it up and leaves — so be it.”

He further said, “If you can understand the alliance, good. Otherwise, stay quiet. In a real democracy, these kinds of problems will always be there. If you want them gone, then an alternative politics would be fascism, and we don’t want that. The message I’ve given today is enough for this politics. For others, the message of love we shared here is apparently not enough, for some, never enough. We’ll continue talking about this. What needed to be said to you has been said.”

Kamal Haasan continues to face criticism from political opponents and sections of social media who accuse him of contradicting his earlier stand against the DMK.

After speaking against the DMK and its kind of politics, Kamal Haasan joined hands with the same party and secured a Rajya Sabha seat.

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Madras High Court Slams Officials For Delay In Clearing Encroachments On Chidambaram Kamaraj Govt Hospital Land

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Madras High Court Pulls Up Authorities For Allowing Encroachments On Kamaraj Govt Hospital Land; Orders Collector, CMO, Municipality Chief To Appear

The Madras High Court’s First Division Bench on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, came down heavily on district and municipal authorities for failing to remove long-standing encroachments on land belonging to the Kamaraj Government General Hospital in Chidambaram, despite repeated directions.

The Bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan was hearing WP No. 14027 of 2024, a petition filed by Subramanian, a senior citizen from Pallipadai, seeking removal of illegal constructions on Survey Nos. TS 1123 and 1124/1 and restoration of the land to the hospital for expansion of critical medical facilities.

In compliance with the court’s previous order, District Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, the Chief Medical Officer of Kamaraj Government Hospital, and the Chidambaram Municipality Commissioner appeared in person. Petitioner’s counsel B Jagannath, counsel for the Municipality P. Srinivas, and Additional Advocate General Suresh, assisted by the Government Pleader, represented the revenue officials including the Tahsildar.

Status reports were submitted by both the Municipality Commissioner and the District Collector. The Bench questioned why the authorities had not removed the encroachments despite identifying 56 occupants, and why two departments continued to dispute ownership of the same hospital land. It further asked what concrete action had followed the identification of the encroachers.

The Chief Medical Officer stated before the court that the land unquestionably belonged to the hospital and that once cleared, an additional block including ICU facilities for poor patients, would be constructed. He said he had already written to the Tahsildar and Municipality requesting eviction of the illegal occupants.

The District Collector informed the court that a review meeting had been held with revenue officials and the Tahsildar, and that it was decided to remove all encroachments “as early as possible” in accordance with law.

AAG Suresh submitted that Section 7 notices under the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 had been issued to all 56 encroachers, whose names and details were listed in the status report. He assured the court that eviction proceedings would be carried out after receiving replies to the notices.

The Bench recorded these submissions but expressed its displeasure at the prolonged inaction and observed that such encroachments on government hospital land “cannot be tolerated”, especially when they obstruct essential infrastructure.

The court directed the Tahsildar of Chidambaram Taluk to take immediate steps to remove the encroachments after considering any replies from the occupants and to complete the entire process within six weeks. A compliance/status report must be filed before the next hearing.

The matter was adjourned for six weeks.

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Hit Job On Dhanush Ahead Of Tere Ishk Mein Release? Actress’s Allegations Raise Eyebrows

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Actor Dhanush, who has been gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated film Tere Ishk Mein, has suddenly found himself at the centre of a new controversy; one that many fans and followers are calling a well-timed “hit job”. The latest uproar stems from an interview given by television actress Manya Anand, whose claims surfaced just weeks before the film’s promotional cycle peaks.

In her interview with Cineulagam, Manya alleged that she received “adjustment” requests from individuals who introduced themselves as members of Dhanush’s team. She claimed a man named Shreyas first contacted her, asking whether she was ready for a role in a Dhanush film, and later added that there “must be a commitment with the hero”. Manya says she refused outright. She further alleged that another person claiming to be a manager from Dhanush’s side approached her days later with a similar offer, though she maintains she never saw any script.

Her remarks immediately went viral, triggering a fresh wave of speculation. However, many online users quickly pointed to a crucial fact: Dhanush’s real manager Shreyas had already issued a public warning months ago, stating that fraudsters were impersonating him to approach actresses and extract favours.

Fans argue that Manya may have been targeted by such impersonators and that dragging Dhanush’s name, without verification, is irresponsible.

Several social-media commentators also noted the timing of the controversy. With Tere Ishk Mein heading into its release phase, they allege that the sudden revival of unverified allegations appears to be part of a patterned smear campaign aimed at undercutting Dhanush’s public image before a major film launch.

While Manya maintains she simply shared her experience, supporters of the actor insist the controversy reflects a broader trend of orchestrated “hit jobs” on high-profile actors at strategic moments. Dhanush’s team has not issued an official response at the moment regarding these allegations, but fans argue that the resurfacing of impersonation scams and the quick leap to blame the actor deserves scrutiny in itself.

(Source: Times of India)

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“Suicide Bombing A Misunderstood Concept, It Is A Martyrdom Operation”, Says Delhi Blast Bomber Umar-un-Nabi In Undated Video

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A week after the November 10 car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort killed 13 people and injured several others, an undated self-recorded video of the bomber, Dr Umar Mohammad alias Umar-un-Nabi, has emerged. The footage offers the first direct insight into the mindset of the key accused, who is believed to have driven the explosive-laden vehicle.

In the video, Umar is heard discussing what he calls “martyrdom operations”, a term often used by terror groups to describe suicide attacks. Speaking in English with a noticeable accent, Umar says: “One of the very misunderstood concepts is the concept of what has been labelled as suicide bombing. It is a martyrdom operation… known in Islam. Now, there are multiple contradictions; there are multiple arguments that have been brought against it”. He further claims that a “martyrdom” operation is one in which a person assumes he will die at a particular time and place, and adds, “Don’t fear death.”

Investigators say suicide is explicitly forbidden in Islam and view Umar’s statements as an attempt to justify suicide bombing as religiously sanctioned “martyrdom”.

Calm, Composed, and Radically Indoctrinated

Officials examining the footage say Umar appears articulate, calm, and fully convinced of his extremist beliefs. The video, they say, reflects complete ideological radicalisation and offers a glimpse into the growing trend of educated and professionally qualified individuals joining terror networks.

The NIA believes the video also indicates that the Delhi car blast was not accidental, as some early speculation suggested. Instead, investigators say it points to a carefully planned and deliberate attack carried out by a radicalised operative.

Part of a Larger “White-Collar” Terror Network

The Delhi blast investigation has widened considerably in recent days. Security agencies have uncovered what they call a “white-collar terror ecosystem” involving doctors and academically qualified individuals linked to Al-Falah University in Faridabad.

Earlier this month, police recovered nearly 3,000 kg of explosives across multiple states during coordinated raids connected to the module.

According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the network is tied to Pakistan-backed groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), and has links extending across states and international borders.

In a statement, J&K Police said investigations revealed that radicalised professionals and students were working in contact with foreign handlers, encrypted digital platforms were being used for indoctrination, fundraising, coordination, and logistics; funds were routed through academic and professional circles under the guise of charitable causes.

The emergence of Umar’s video has strengthened investigators’ assessment that the Delhi blast was the result of extensive planning by a highly educated, well-networked group of professionals operating within a larger transnational terror framework.

Authorities continue to analyse the digital evidence recovered from the accused as the probe expands across multiple states.

(Source: NDTV)

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Delhi Red Fort Car Blast: Leftists And Congressis Spread Blatant Fake News, Confusing Actual Terror Accused With Those Questioned And Released

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Leftists & Congressis Spread False Claims, Vilify Authorities & Reporters After NIA Releases Four In Delhi Blast Probe; Get Schooled By Netizens

A day after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) released four individuals detained in Haryana’s Nuh in connection with the November 10 Delhi car blast, several political activists, commentators, and social-media influencers sparked confusion by circulating incorrect information about who had actually been released.

On 16 November 2025, as reported in India Today, NIA confirmed that Dr Rehan, Dr Mohammad, Dr Mustaqeem, and fertiliser dealer Dinesh Singla were released after three days of questioning, with investigators finding no evidence, digital trail, or substantive link connecting them to the main accused, Dr Umar Un Nabi. All four were earlier associated with Al-Falah University or had professional contact with Umar.

The blast killed 13 people and injured several others. Investigators have since uncovered what they describe as a “white-coat terror module”, operated by highly educated professionals linked to Al-Falah University, with nearly 3,000 kg of explosives seized in multi-state raids.

The key accused, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, Dr Shaheen Shahid, and Dr Adil Rather remain under arrest; Dr Umar Nabi was confirmed to be the one sitting in the car that exploded. These individuals were the ones from whom explosives were recovered and who are alleged to have spent two years planning large-scale attacks across multiple cities.

However, this nuanced update was distorted by a misleading report from the DMK-affiliated Kalaignar News, which published a newscard featuring the photographs of the actual, hardcore terrorists – Dr Umar Nabi, Dr Shaheen Shahid, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, and Dr Adil Rather with a claim (without naming them) that they had been released. The outlet later quietly deleted the post after its falsehood was exposed.

Most news outlets reported without naming any terrorist or using their images. For example, an India Today report was as below. They just wrote, “𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐈𝐀 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤. After three days of questioning, #NIA found no concrete evidence linking them to the main #RedFortblast accused, Dr Umar Un Nabi.”

Misinformation Goes Viral

This fabricated narrative was swiftly amplified by several high-profile accounts, who used it to level allegations of vilification against the government and media.

Rana Ayyub, a journalist, was among the first to cry victimhood, posting on X. Sharing the India Today post, she wrote, “Will the news channels, the experts, apologize to these doctors who along with their families were vilified and labelled terrorists.”

Her post implied a systemic failure in the probe but referred to the wrong set of individuals.

Dhivya Marunthiah, State Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), shared the deleted and demonstrably false Kalaignar News card on her X handle. She captioned it, “That’s also, how they win elections. Bloody RSS/BJP monsters,” thereby basing a severe political accusation on entirely incorrect information.

Dhivya also quoted the India Today post echoing Rana Ayyub’s narrative, and said, “Will the news channels issue a public apology to the doctors, their families, and the Muslim community for the unfounded vilification they have faced?”

Mathur Sathya, a member of Communist Party of India (CPI), ISCUF – South Chennai and also featured by leftist portal The News Minute, shared the misleading Kalaignar card, asking, “Now who will compensate for the vilification and harassment these individuals went/go through?”

He later deleted the post after being schooled by netizens

Netizens School Commentators on Basic Facts

The posts triggered a swift and sharp backlash from netizens, who fact-checked the commentators in real-time. Users pointed out the critical and basic distinction that the released doctors (Drs Rehan, Mohammad, Mustaqeem) were minor detainees questioned and cleared, while the individuals featured in the Kalaignar News card (Drs Nabi, Shahid, Ganaie, Rather) are the primary accused in the terror module.

Investigators maintain that the primary conspiracy was led by Dr Umar, who allegedly triggered the blast prematurely after fears that the module had been compromised. The probe has now expanded across multiple states after leads from mobile devices and CCTV footage.

This group is alleged to have planned a conspiracy for over two years, used encrypted apps for coordination, and was in possession of a massive cache of nearly 3,000 kg of explosives. They remain in custody as the core of the NIA’s investigation into the blast that killed 15 people.

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“Injustice In Kashmir Will Have Consequences, Probe The Role Of RSS”, Says Congress Leader Husain Dalwai On Delhi Blast

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“Injustice In Kashmir Will Have Consequences, Probe The Role Of RSS”, Says Congress Leader Husain Dalwai On Delhi Blast

Days after PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti stirred controversy with her comments on the Red Fort car blast, Congress leader Husain Dalwai has triggered another political storm by suggesting that the November 10 explosion may have been a consequence of “injustice” in Jammu and Kashmir. The blast, which took place at a red signal near the Red Fort, killed 15 people and injured more than 20.

Speaking to reporters, Dalwai said, “Why do bomb blasts happen regularly after elections? This too should be investigated. Secondly, the kind of injustice happening in Kashmir will also have consequences; this must be acknowledged. P Chidambaram was the country’s Home Minister; he is very knowledgeable and well-educated, not like Amit Shah. He is a reputed lawyer himself. So, when he says there may be internal factors involved—internal terrorism—this should be investigated.” The remarks came just ahead of the Bihar Assembly election results, prompting sharp responses from the ruling BJP.

Dalwai further questioned whether the government would examine the possible role of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stating, “The way the RSS functions, I want to ask if the government will probe into the role of the RSS.”

Chidambaram’s Post Raises Debate on Radicalisation

Chidambaram had recently posted on X questioning what circumstances lead Indian citizens, including educated persons, to turn towards terrorism.

His post read: “I have maintained before and after the Pahalgam terror attack that there are two kinds of terrorists — foreign-trained infiltrated terrorists and home-grown terrorists. I said so in Parliament during the debate on Operation Sindoor. I was mocked and trolled for the reference to home-grown terrorists.”

He added, “However, I must say that the government observed a discreet silence because the government knows that there are home-grown terrorists too. The point of this tweet is we should ask ourselves what the circumstances are that turn Indian citizens — even educated persons — into terrorists.”

Mehbooba Mufti’s Earlier Remarks Also Triggered Outrage

On Sunday, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised the Centre over the security crackdown following the blast, saying:
“You told the world that everything is alright in Kashmir, but the troubles of Kashmir echoed right in front of the Red Fort.”

Her comment drew strong reactions from the BJP, which accused her of justifying terrorism.

The Red Fort blast on November 10 occurred when a car halted at a traffic signal on a busy road. The incident has since triggered a multi-state investigation, with security agencies probing a wider terror network.

(Source: NDTV)

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Andhra Pradesh: Bishop Of Eluru Diocese And Aides Booked For Alleged ₹7.5 Crore Financial Fraud

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Andhra Pradesh: Bishop of Eluru Diocese, Aides Booked For Alleged ₹7.5 Crore Trust Fraud

The Old Guntur Police have registered a criminal case against Bishop Jayarao Polimera of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Eluru and several others, following allegations of large-scale fund diversion and administrative interference in the Prema Seva Charitable Trust, based in Gowripatnam, West Godavari district. The FIR, dated 15 November 2025, invokes Section 420 IPC read with Section 34, as the alleged offences occurred before the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The case was initiated on the basis of a detailed complaint filed by Guntur-based social worker and RTI activist Potumeraka Lakshmi Durga (40). In her complaint, she accused the Bishop and his associates of misusing religious authority, disrupting the Trust’s long-running free-meal (Nithyannadanam) programme, and diverting public donations meant for serving pilgrims and the poor.

Allegations of Misuse of Funds and Interference

According to the complainant, the Trust, holding FCRA licence No. 010180182, has been providing free meals to thousands of pilgrims for decades and has received nearly ₹7.5 crore in donations, including contributions mobilised from Hindu donors. She alleged that after Bishop Jayarao assumed charge of the Eluru Diocese, he and his aides began interfering in the Trust’s operations, despite having no official role in its administration.

The complaint names Father Raju, Moses, Dhara Ravi, Father John Peter, and contractor Nageshwar Rao among those allegedly involved in diverting donations, withholding meals from visiting pilgrims, and collecting cash from devotees without issuing receipts. These unrecorded collections were allegedly split among the individuals involved, with a portion purportedly routed to the Bishop.

The complainant further claimed that banners were displayed within the Trust premises advising pilgrims not to donate, stating that contributions would be misused. She alleged that announcements were also made on loudspeakers, creating widespread suspicion about the handling of funds.

₹31 Lakh Transfer at Centre of Complaint

One of the key allegations concerns the transfer of ₹31 lakh on 2 May 2025, from the Trust’s bank account to the Diocese’s account through a cheque reportedly signed by an unauthorised person. While the amount was said to have been returned to the Trust after bank officials realised the legal and procedural issues involved, the complainant alleged that the Bishop had influenced bank authorities to avoid consequences.

She characterised the episode as a “clear case of criminal breach of trust” and sought action against all those involved, including the bank manager. She also demanded restoration of the Annadanam programme in accordance with the Trust’s bylaws and donor intent.

Zero FIR Registered; Case Transferred for Investigation

Old Guntur Police registered the complaint as a Zero FIR and transferred it to Devarapally Police Station in West Godavari district, the jurisdiction in which the Trust operates, for a full investigation.

LRPF Files Separate Complaint With Bank Over Alleged Fraudulent Transfer

In a parallel development, the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) filed a separate complaint with the Nodal Officer of South Indian Bank, seeking a probe into what it described as an unauthorised and fraudulent transfer of ₹31 lakh from the Trust to the Eluru Diocese.

LRPF alleged that the cheque used (No. 1005922) carried the signature of an individual not recognised as an authorised signatory by the bank’s records. The organisation stated that the transaction violated banking due-diligence norms, including:

  • RBI Master Direction on KYC (2015-16)
  • RBI Master Circular on Customer Service (2015-16)
  • RBI Internal Control and Anti-Fraud Guidelines

The complaint contended that processing a high-value cheque without proper verification constitutes a breach of Sections 46 and 47A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, which place accountability on bank officials for regulatory lapses.

LRPF argued that the incident also qualifies as a case of “deficiency in service” and “unfair banking practice” under the RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021, and requested immediate action, including an internal inquiry by the bank.

(Source: Arise Bharat)

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DMK Mouthpiece And Congress Supporters Kalaignar News Tries To Whitewash Terrorists Arrested In Delhi Blast Case

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In yet another attempt to distort the facts of the high-profile Delhi Red Fort metro station blast investigation, the DMK’s mouthpiece, Kalaignar News, has been caught peddling false narratives and attempting to whitewash the crimes of the apprehended terrorists. The outlet published a blatantly misleading report that was later quietly deleted after its lies were exposed.

The controversy stems from the ongoing probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the November 10 Delhi blast, which killed 13 people. As the investigation deepens into what officials term a ‘white-collar terror network,’ several arrests have been made, including multiple doctors allegedly linked to the key suspect, Dr Umar Un Nabi.

The Facts: Release of Detainees vs. Arrest of Key Accused

In recent days, the NIA detained several individuals in Haryana’s Nuh region for questioning. After a thorough interrogation, four of them, Dr Rehan, Dr Mohammad, Dr Mustaqeem, and a fertiliser dealer were released due to a lack of concrete evidence or digital footprints connecting them to the main conspiracy.

However, the core members of the terror module remain in custody. This includes the key orchestrator, Dr Umar Un Nabi, who was identified through DNA evidence as the driver of the explosive-laden vehicle. His associates, Dr Shaheen Shahid, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, and Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, were found to be in possession of a massive cache of nearly 3,000 kg of explosives. Investigators have revealed that this group had been planning the conspiracy for over two years, using encrypted apps to coordinate.

Kalaignar News’s Deceptive Whitewashing Campaign

Ignoring this clear distinction, Kalaignar News attempted to mislead the public by publishing a news card featuring the photographs of the actual, hardcore terrorists – Umar Nabi, Shaheen Shahid, Adil Ahmed Rather, and Muzzamil Ganaie and falsely claiming that “everyone was released.”

The intent was to create a false equivalence and suggest that the NIA had arrested and then let off the primary accused, thereby undermining the credibility of the anti-terror operation and whitewashing the grave charges against the actual perpetrators.

When this fabrication was exposed, the outlet silently deleted the post, a typical tactic after being caught spreading disinformation.

(Source: India Today)

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