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“Indian Muslim” Student In Qatar Says She Doesn’t Feel ‘Belonging To India’, Anti-India Propaganda Channel Al-Jazeera Laps It Up

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A short clip shared by Al Jazeera from its programme Doha Debates has triggered sharp reactions on social media after an Indian student, Hana Muneer, stated that she does not feel a sense of belonging to India as a Muslim and claimed that the Indian state had “stripped” her of agency.

In the clip, Muneer said, “Whether I feel belonging to India or not, I would say, a quite crisp no, because as a Muslim… I feel like the state has stripped me of my agency,” adding that she was interested in exploring a “universal moral order”.

Her remarks were responded to by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who expressed concern over her sense of alienation and said such exclusion ran contrary to the foundational idea of India.

Tharoor said that his understanding of India was one where no citizen should feel excluded on grounds of religion, language, ethnicity or region. He added that if she had been made to feel that way, it was regrettable. Pointing to recent events, Tharoor cited India’s military briefings during Operation Sindoor, which were led by two women officers, including a Muslim officer, as an example of India publicly asserting its pluralism and framing the conflict as one against terrorism rather than religion.

The clip has since drawn criticism from commentators who argue that such debates selectively amplify narratives of alienation while ignoring countervailing realities on the ground. Critics have pointed out that Muneer currently resides in Qatar, a country whose state-owned media is the same Al Jazeera that has been seen making biased regional political positioning, raising questions about the platform and framing of the debate.

Critics highlighted that during Operation Sindoor, Indian Muslim officers and personnel played visible and substantive roles across the armed forces. Muslim women officers addressed the nation from official podiums, and Muslim pilots flew combat missions alongside Hindu, Sikh and Christian colleagues, supported by the Army and Navy. They argue that these facts complicate claims that Indian Muslims are institutionally excluded or unrepresented by the state.

Observers have also criticised what they describe as a recurring pattern in certain international debate formats, where individual grievance narratives are presented without sufficient context or factual balance, potentially feeding into broader perception-shaping efforts rather than genuine dialogue.

While debates on identity and belonging remain legitimate and complex, critics argue that selective framing and omission of counter-examples risk turning nuanced discussions into oversimplified political messaging, particularly when broadcast on globally influential platforms.

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“Sar Tan Se Juda Slogan Challenges India’s Sovereignty, Rule of Law”: Allahabad High Court Says

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‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ Slogan Challenges India’s Sovereignty, Legal System; Chant Incited People: Says Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court on December 17, 2025 rejected the bail plea of Rihan, an accused in a violence case linked to a prohibited religious gathering in Bareilly, holding that raising the slogan “gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saja sar tan se juda” amounts to a challenge to the sovereignty and integrity of India and the authority of its legal system.

A Bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal declined to grant bail in a case involving allegations of large-scale violence, injuries to police personnel, and damage to public and private property following an unlawful assembly convened despite prohibitory orders being in force.

The case arises from an FIR registered on May 26, 2025 at Kotwali police station, Bareilly, alleging that the president of the Ittefaq Minnat Council, Maulana Taukir Raza, along with other leaders including Nadeem Khan, had called upon members of the Muslim community to assemble after namaz at the grounds of Islamia Inter College. The FIR was registered under Sections 109(1), 109(2), 118(2), 121(1), 189(5), 191(2), 191(3), 195(1), 196(1), 196(2), 223, 310(2), 324(5), 324(6), 61(2), 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, and Sections 3/4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.

According to the prosecution, police had prior information about the call for the gathering, and prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita were in force, banning the assembly of more than five persons. Despite police warnings, a crowd of around 500 people allegedly gathered in the Biharipur area.

The FIR alleged that the crowd raised slogans against the State and repeatedly chanted “gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saja sar tan se juda”. When police personnel attempted to stop the procession and enforce prohibitory orders, the situation allegedly escalated into violence, with the crowd resorting to stone pelting, firing, and throwing petrol bombs. Several police personnel were injured, and multiple police and private vehicles were damaged.

Seven persons, including Rihan, were arrested at the spot. Based on their statements, CCTV footage, and independent witnesses, police later named 25 accused and around 1,700 unknown persons in the FIR.

Seeking bail, Rihan contended that he had been falsely implicated and claimed that he was not arrested from the spot but from his home. He further argued that he had no prior criminal history and that there was no incriminating material linking him to the alleged violence.

The State strongly opposed the bail plea. The Additional Advocate General submitted that the acts attributed to Rihan were not merely law-and-order issues but offences against the State. It was argued that the slogan raised by the crowd advocated a form of punishment not recognised under Indian law and reflected a complete disregard for the constitutional and legal framework.

In its detailed order, the High Court examined the scheme of offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to religion and public order. The court observed that Indian criminal law already provides punishment for deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings or promote enmity between communities, and that advocating beheading as punishment amounted to incitement and a direct challenge to the rule of law.

The court noted that while religious slogans are common across faiths, they cross into criminality when used to intimidate, incite violence, or undermine constitutional authority. It held that the slogan in question was not rooted in religious texts but was used to provoke and threaten, thereby attracting penal consequences.

“Chanting the slogan ‘gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saja sar tan se juda, sar tan se juda’, which provides punishment of beheading for disrespecting the Nabi (Prophet) amounts to challenging the sovereignty and integrity of India and also the Indian legal system… If a person, instead of respecting the law framed under the Indian Constitution, attempts to challenge the law or promotes or incites people to commit an offence in the garb of providing punishment, (he) should be dealt with strictly,” Justice Deshwal observed.

The judge further emphasised that the slogan “gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saja sar tan se juda, sar tan se juda” “does not have any trace in the Quran or any other religious text belonging to Muslims, still this slogan is being used widely by several Muslim persons without knowing its correct meaning and effect.”

Finding sufficient material in the case diary to show that Rihan was part of the unlawful assembly that raised objectionable slogans, assaulted police personnel, and caused damage to property, the High Court concluded that no case for bail was made out and rejected the application.

Source: LawBeat

‘DMK Set Fire To Devotee’s Faith’: BJP Leader Calls For Putting An End To ‘Anti-Hindu Cruelty’ Of DMK Govt

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‘DMK Set Fire To Devotee’s Faith’: BJP Leader H Raja Slams DMK Govt

Senior BJP leader H Raja on Friday, 19 December 2025, launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK government over the continuing dispute surrounding the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram Hill, alleging that the State was acting in defiance of judicial directions and suppressing the religious sentiments of devotees.

In a post on X, Raja accused the government of disregarding a court order and targeting Hindu religious practices. He shared an image with the caption, “Without respecting the court order as well, crushing the people’s spiritual beliefs, and burning and scorching the sentiments of devotees who wished to light the lamp, we will put an end to the anti-Hindu cruelty of the @arivalayam government..!!”

The text on the image read, “The evil force DMK government that set fire to a devotee who asked to light a lamp!”

நீதிமன்ற உத்தரவையும் மதிக்காமல், மக்களின் ஆன்மீக நம்பிக்கைகளை நசுக்கி,

Raja’s remarks come amid heightened tensions following the death of a devotee in Madurai, who died by self-immolation allegedly over distress linked to the denial of permission to light the traditional lamp at the Deepathoon atop Thirupparankundram Hill. The issue has triggered political reactions across parties and renewed debate over the State’s handling of religious practices, court orders, and law-and-order measures.

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Lighting Himself Up For Thirupparankundram Deepam: What Murugan Devotee Poornachandran Said In His Audio Before Setting Himself Ablaze

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Thirupparankundram Deepam Row Takes A Tragic Turn: Murugan Devotee Sets Himself Ablaze And Dies Reportedly Over DMK Govt’s Decision To Not Allow Lamp To Be Lit At Deepathoon kanda shashti kavacham condolence poster poornachandran

The city of Madurai and the entire state of Tamil Nadu is still recovering from the shocking news of a Murugan devotee Poornachandran having set himself ablaze reportedly in protest against the DMK government’s decision to disallow devotees from lighting the sacred Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon on the Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple hill.

Commuters in the area reportedly heard loud cries and noticed flames emerging from the booth, following which they alerted the Fire and Rescue Services. Fire personnel rushed to the spot and rescued Poornachandran with severe burn injuries. He was taken to the District Government Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The body was sent for post-mortem examination by the Thallakulam Police, who have registered a case and said that further investigation is under way.

Audio Message

An audio clip, reportedly recorded by Poornachandran shortly before the incident, has since surfaced and is being examined by the police. In the recording, he identified himself and spoke at length about the dispute surrounding the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram.

In the audio, Poornachandran said, “Greetings, greetings to all the people. I am Pooranachandran from Madurai speaking. On the Tirupparankundram issue, the decision taken by the government is a wrong decision.”

Referring to a recent judicial order, he stated, “In this Karthigai month, when a High Court judge has given an order that the deepam (sacred lamp) should be lit on the hill, without respecting that order, the Tamil Nadu government is behaving like this, which I consider a cruelty inflicted on the Hindu community that wants to live with dignity.”

He spoke about the religious significance of Thirupparankundram, saying, “For many, many hundreds of years, for thousands of years, in ancient times, in Thirupparankundram, people have been worshipping Lord Muruga. As a crown jewel for that, they have been lighting the lamp on that hill.”

Poornachandran also referred to the practice followed over the last century, “For about 100 years now, lighting the deepam on the hill has been banned, and they have been lighting it at the place called Moksha deepam instead. This itself cannot be called an Agama rule; it is wrong.”

Criticising the role of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, he said, “This should have been taken up by the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, which is under the control of the government, and that department is conducting it; so if it was so, I feel there was no necessity for Hindu organizations to be the ones fighting for this.”

Drawing a comparison with religious institutions of another faith, he stated, “If the same kind of ancient practice had been stopped in a mosque, then the Waqf Board and such bodies that control it, such organizations would definitely have implemented it again. Even if it had been banned for 100 years, 200 years, 300 years, they would have fought for it and restored it, which shows their unity.”

He added that Hindus lacked similar unity, “But today, when the great Hindu society, not only in Tamil Nadu but all over India, is remaining like a scattered herd, we do not stand in an organized way and fight for it, and that is why the government is acting like this.”

Reference to Periyar Statue and Intent

In the recording, Poornachandran referred to the Periyar statue near which the incident occurred and stated, “So what I am telling you is this: because of this, near the Periyar statue, I will light myself up and do that in front of the person who said ‘There is no God,’  for the sake of God, I am going to do something now.”

He also thanked the judge who passed the order permitting the lighting of the lamp, “My thanks to that judge.”

Calling upon others to circulate the message, he said, “Please share this video everywhere. Inform the media. Tell the media, tell all the media.”

Referring to future political developments, he stated, “In 2026 there will be an election. After that election is over, in the very next term of government, on Karthigai Deepam day in 2026, the deepam must be lit there on the hill. For that cause, without sparing even my life, I have decided to do this.”

Message to Family

Poornachandran also addressed his family in the audio, “I have two sons. My wife and my family members will suffer, grieving after losing me. When they feel that pain of separation from me, their hearts will be terribly wounded, because all these days I have lived with them in affection.”

He requested support for them, stating, “For that reason, please show them a good doctor or counselor here, show them someone who can console them. I express my deep regret to my family.”

He emphasised that the decision was his own, “Because of mental agony only I am taking this decision. It is entirely my own decision. So please accept that and close this matter. All of you, please remember me.”

Final Statement in Audio

In the concluding part of the message, Poornachandran said, “By lighting the deepam on my body, in front of the Periyar statue, inside this house, inside this police quarters house, I am going to sacrifice my life.”

He appealed for spiritual unity, “Through this, I ask that all the people of Tamil Nadu should unite spiritually.”

Referring to Madurai’s religious importance, he stated, “On the sacred soil of Madurai, there are two of the six battle abodes (Aru Padai Veedu) of Lord Muruga. Thirupparankundram and Pazhamudhircholai… There is the Meenakshi Amman Temple, and there is the Azhagar Temple.”

He concluded, “In such a spiritually rich land of Madurai, because they are not allowing a spiritual event to be conducted on the hill, out of that mental sorrow, I am going to light the deepam on my own body and give up my life right here in this police quarters. For that, I ask my family members to forgive me.”

Background

The issue relates to whether Hindu devotees should be permitted to light the traditional Karthigai Deepam lamp on the Deepathoon, a stone pillar located atop Thirupparankundram Hill near Madurai. The issue has been the subject of ongoing legal and administrative disputes.

Police said further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is continuing.

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Condolence Posters For Murugan Devotee Poorna Chandran Reportedly Removed By Police In Madurai

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Thirupparankundram Deepam Row Takes A Tragic Turn: Murugan Devotee Sets Himself Ablaze And Dies Reportedly Over DMK Govt’s Decision To Not Allow Lamp To Be Lit At Deepathoon kanda shashti kavacham condolence poster poornachandran

The removal of condolence posters bearing the photograph of Poorna Chandran, who died recently, has sparked controversy in Madurai district, with sharp criticism directed at the police and the Dravidian Model DMK government.

According to those associated with Hindu groups and right-wing organisations, condolence posters were put up across several parts of Tamil Nadu mourning Poorna Chandran’s death. In Madurai city, however, police personnel were seen removing the posters and detaining at least one individual who had pasted them, the speakers alleged.

Reacting to the action, devotees and supporters at the site questioned the police’s priorities, asking whether removing posters fell within the core responsibilities of law enforcement. They alleged that while serious crimes such as drug trafficking, illicit liquor sales, sexual offences, theft and murder required attention, the police had instead focused on tearing down condolence posters.

Critics described the action as an attempt to suppress even expressions of mourning and alleged that the government was intolerant of public displays connected to the Thirupparankundram hill issue and Sanatana Dharma. They claimed that volunteers, Murugan devotees, and members of various political parties and right-wing movements had participated in putting up the posters.

Allegations were also levelled directly at the Madurai city police leadership. One speaker demanded the suspension of the Madurai Police Commissioner, alleging that had earlier court orders been respected, Poorna Chandran’s death could have been avoided. Devotees referred to earlier deaths connected to the Thirupparankundram hill dispute, specifically naming Ramagopalan, AR Kalidas, and others, and claimed that Poorna Chandran was the latest in a series of such deaths.

The speakers further alleged that the removal of posters reflected a broader pattern of hostility towards Hindu religious expression by the ruling government and questioned what law-and-order issue was being addressed by detaining those involved in pasting condolence posters.

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Gossip Posing As Journalism: The Wire’s ‘Invisible Man’ Story On Hiren Joshi By Hinduphobic Srishti Jaswal Collapses Even Before It Begins

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An article published by The Wire titled “Modi’s Own Invisible Man: Hiren Joshi’s Rise and Retreat”, authored by Srishti Jaswal on 18 December 2025, reads more like a fiction that relies on gossip, anonymous quotes, off the record statements, rather than a piece of journalism.

The absence of documentary corroboration for a series of serious allegations made against Hiren Joshi, an officer on special duty in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), makes it just a gossip column or Jaswal, the author ‘mistakenly’ sent her tabloid (yellow journal) article to The Wire!

The article constructs a detailed account of Joshi’s alleged rise as a powerful media and digital strategist within the PMO and a subsequent “retreat” or curtailment of influence. However, a closer look at the sources and ‘logic’ of the piece raises concerns about evidentiary standards, narrative framing, and the conflation of verified facts with conjecture.

Heavy Reliance on Anonymous Sources and Political Gossip

A substantial portion of the article’s central claims is attributed to unnamed individuals described variously as a “politician,” “former journalist,” “senior editor,” or “senior political consultant.” These anonymous sources are cited for assertions including that

  • “things went south after Operation Sindoor”,
  • that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “blamed” Joshi for media handling failures,
  • that Joshi was to be sent back to Gujarat or accommodated in the Rajya Sabha,
  • that Navneet Sehgal resigned to signal availability for a larger PMO role,
  • that jealousy within the PMO drove internal factional conflict,
  • and that Joshi orchestrated media narratives around the Tablighi Jamaat episode and the Rhea Chakraborty case.

None of these claims are supported by documentary evidence such as official orders, internal communications, emails, or on-the-record confirmations. Toward the end of the article, the author acknowledges that “someone leaked information…to create pressure” and that Joshi may still be in position, undercutting earlier suggestions that his exit or demotion was imminent. This acknowledgment suggests that large portions of the narrative do rest on speculation rather than verified developments.

Use of Unverified Mahadev App Allegations

The article prominently references unverified viral claims linking Joshi to the Mahadev betting app network, an illegal online gambling operation under investigation by enforcement agencies. While noting that these claims are unverified, the article devotes considerable space to political statements by Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera and to questions raised about alleged proximity between the PMO and unnamed individuals.

No FIR, Enforcement Directorate document, Central Bureau of Investigation reference, financial trail, or official inquiry is cited linking Joshi to the betting app. The article also points out that The Print briefly reported Khera’s allegations before removing the story, suggesting media pressure, but does not consider the alternative explanation that the allegations lacked legal or factual substantiation.

As a result, a serious reputational allegation is introduced and sustained through political rhetoric and social-media chatter without independent verification.

Operation Sindoor and Causal Speculation

The article asserts that Joshi’s alleged decline stemmed from the handling of information during Operation Sindoor and former US President Donald Trump’s claim that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. This causal link is based entirely on an anonymous political source and is not supported by:

  • any internal PMO communication,
  • any public assignment of responsibility,
  • or any evidence that Joshi formally handled wartime information strategy.

Jaswal, as expected of an India hater, assumes that India and the Modi government were ’embarassed’ by the narrative about the army having captured Karachi and Lahore. Any mildly educated person would know how such narratives help build pressure on the enemy – did it not have any impact on Pakistan during Op Sindoor? Well, Jaswal is clearly sleeping when things escalated and changed the way the enemy responded.

One-Sided Depiction of Alleged Media Control

Jaswal presents a wide-ranging portrait of Joshi as exercising control over television debate agendas, editorial decision-making, BJP IT Cell operations, troll networks, Big Tech personnel decisions, and coverage of sensitive communal and criminal cases.

These claims are primarily attributed to anonymous editors or commentators and to journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta – well, we know how credible his information is! To jog your memory, Thakurta’s website had received a gag order for publishing defamatory pieces on Adani. If he can write so on his website, surely he can write in his book too. And for Jaswal to rely on that as gospel truth, speaks more about her intelligence and researching abilities.

The article also does not include countervailing perspectives from editors or journalists who rejected such influence, nor does it present documentary proof such as messages, directives, or instructions. It also does not acknowledge the commercial incentives that drive sensational coverage independently of political influence.

Mixing Verified Facts With Conjecture

The article interweaves established facts, such as Joshi’s role in managing Modi’s social media presence, was OSD; has long‑standing relationships with tech strategists; is mentioned in books by Rajdeep Sardesai and others; that Tavleen Singh couldn’t get him to respond regarding Aatish Taseer with conjectural claims presented in a similar narrative tone. Assertions about dossier-keeping, troll-army control, and responsibility for geopolitical perception failures are not clearly distinguished from documented information, potentially leading readers to conflate speculation with fact.

Thin Sourcing on Military and International Claims

Descriptions of Operation Sindoor, casualty figures, claims of territorial capture, and the impact of Trump’s mediation statements are treated as settled background facts, despite being contested or requiring high evidentiary standards. The article does not cite independent defence sources or official military briefings to substantiate these elements, even as they form a foundation for evaluating Joshi’s alleged failures.

Srishti Jaswal & Her Past

The fact that Jaswal wrote such a piece is not surprising, given her past and her dislike for the non-left and anything Hindu.

In 2020, Srishti Jaswal made an explicitly derisive tweet about Lord Krishna as a “womanizer, fuckboi, commitment phobic maniac”, which led to a complaint and her suspension from Hindustan Times; her later apology insisted it referred to a Netflix character, despite the tweet explicitly invoking Krishna and “I’m a Hindu and I’ve read mythology.”

While past controversies do not automatically discredit subsequent reporting, media analysts note that when an article relies heavily on anonymous allegations and strong moral framing, an author’s record of inflammatory commentary becomes relevant to how readers assess tone, balance, and interpretive judgment.

Put together, The Wire article by Srishti Jaswal aggregates publicly available material about Hiren Joshi’s career and influence but blends it with extensive anonymous claims, speculative causation, and ideologically charged framing. The absence of clear demarcation between verified facts, political allegations, and narrative inference raises questions about evidentiary rigor. Combined with the author’s prior record of controversial public statements, the piece has prompted calls for heightened scepticism and demand for documentary proof before accepting its most serious claims.

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Emerald Shiva Lingam Stolen From Ilaiyur Kasi Viswanathar Temple In Ariyalur; Police Launch Probe

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Emerald Shiva Lingam Stolen From Ilaiyur Kasi Viswanathar Temple In Ariyalur; Police Launch Probe
Image Source: Hindu Tamil

Police have launched a search for unidentified persons who allegedly stole an emerald (maragatha) Shiva lingam from the ancient Kasi Viswanathar–Kasi Visalakshi Temple at Ilaiyur village near Jayankondam in Ariyalur district.

The temple, which comes under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, is known for housing a maragatha lingam as the presiding deity. The shrine attracts a large number of devotees, particularly on Pradosham days and other auspicious occasions dedicated to Lord Shiva.

According to police, special poojas were performed at the temple on Pradosham on the previous day. After the rituals, the temple priest Kaliyaperumal (81) locked the temple, placed the key near his head, and slept inside the premises. When he woke up the next morning, he found the key missing and noticed that the temple door had been opened. Upon checking, he discovered that the emerald lingam had been stolen.

On receiving information, Ariyalur Superintendent of Police Viswesh Balasubramaniam Sastri, Jayankondam DSP Ravichakravarthi, and HR&CE Jayankondam Executive Officer Sivaneyaselvan, along with other officials, visited the temple and conducted an inspection.

Police are examining CCTV footage from cameras installed at the temple and in nearby houses and have begun an investigation to identify and trace those involved in the theft.

Source: Hindu Tamil

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ISI At Work? Deepfake AI Video Falsely Shows Former Indian Army Chief Ved Malik “Praising Pakistan” On Operation Sindoor

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A viral video circulating on social media has falsely claimed to show former Indian Army chief General Ved Prakash Malik (Retd.) praising Pakistan and allegedly admitting that the neighbouring country possesses superior weapons and military equipment, including claims about the destruction of India’s Rafale fighter jets and S-400 air defence system. Multiple fact-checks and verification efforts have established that the video is digitally manipulated and the claims are false.

Fact-checking organisation Newschecker reported that it found no credible news coverage of General Malik making such remarks. Fact-checkers noted that if a former Army chief had indeed praised Pakistan’s military capabilities or admitted losses of Rafale jets or the S-400 system, it would have triggered widespread national and international attention.

To verify the claim, Newschecker analysed keyframes from the viral video using Google Lens, which led to an original video posted by news agency ANI on 14 December 2025. The ANI  video shows General Malik responding to a question about Operation Sindoor and the Kargil War.

In the original footage, General Malik is heard saying:
“As I said, human resources were used a lot during Operation Vijay. There was a physical fight. While during Operation Sindoor, we didn’t even cross each other’s border. Technological improvement is so immense. We now have standoff weapons; both nations have them now. So we can hit each other while being away from the border. So, there has been a great technological advancement which has been adopted by both countries…Pakistan also. But definitely, in India we have better weapons and equipment.”

Fact-checkers pointed out that the viral clip selectively edited out the portion where General Malik explicitly states that India has better weapons and equipment and instead overlaid manipulated audio to falsely portray him as praising Pakistan. There is no mention in the original video of the destruction of Rafale jets or the S-400 system.

General Malik called out the propaganda – “It is a deepfake. Pakistani ISI at work!”

This is not the first instance of such disinformation. In November 2025, Pakistani propaganda-linked social media accounts circulated a deepfake video based on an NDTV interview conducted by Shiv Aroor, making General Malik appear to make communal remarks that he never said.

Fact-check website D-Intent Data had debunked that video as well, stating in a post on X: “FACT: Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally altered video of former Indian Army Chief Gen. V.P. Malik, falsely claiming that he endorsed an alleged RSS plan to remove 50 per cent ‘non-caste Hindus’ from the Army within the next three years.”

“These claims are entirely fake and fabricated. The video has been digitally manipulated. Gen. V.P. Malik has made no such statement in the original footage. Furthermore, narratives about the saffronisation of the Indian Army or reducing non-caste Hindu soldiers are baseless, and stem from ongoing Pakistani misinformation propaganda against India,” the fact-check organisation said.

D-Intent Data added that the intent behind such content was to circulate “digitally altered videos of former Indian Army Chief V.P. Malik with self-invented claims to push a false narrative against India.”

Security analysts note that such misinformation campaigns have intensified since Operation Sindoor, in which India carried out precision strikes on Pakistani airbases and terror infrastructure following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Source: Newschecker

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BJP Leader Annamalai Announces Black Flag Protest During CM Stalin’s Tiruppur Visit Over Garbage Dumping Issue

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BJP leader and former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai announced that the party would stage a black flag protest when Chief Minister MK Stalin visits Tiruppur on 29 December 2025, accusing the DMK government of misgovernance and corruption in municipal waste management.

The announcement came after police detained Annamalai and over 500 BJP workers for violating prohibitory orders and staging a protest against garbage dumping by the Tiruppur Municipal Corporation. Those detained were taken into custody at around 4:20 PM and released by 8:30 PM, police said.

Addressing reporters after his release, Annamalai said the protest was held to condemn the registration of cases and arrests of residents who had opposed garbage dumping. He alleged that Tiruppur generated nearly 700 tonnes of waste per day and claimed that despite the Centre issuing solid waste management guidelines in 2016, the system had completely failed in the city.

He accused the Tiruppur Mayor of benefiting from the garbage dumping process and alleged that waste from across the city was being dumped in Chinnakalipalayam without proper segregation, exposing residents to the risk of infectious diseases. Annamalai said residents who protested against the dumping were booked in cases and arrested.

Referring to the denial of permission for protests, he said police attempted to place him under house arrest in Coimbatore. He announced that the BJP would escalate its protest by showing black flags to the Chief Minister during his Tiruppur visit. He said residents of Chinnakalipalayam and Iduvai would question DMK leaders who sought votes in areas affected by garbage dumping.

Annamalai alleged that while no cases had been registered against senior DMK leaders over corruption allegations, multiple sections of law were invoked against protesters. He said the BJP would continue its agitation until a permanent solution was reached and criticised the practice of dumping unsegregated waste in neighbouring villages instead of processing it within the corporation limits.

Police said the detentions were preventive in nature and were carried out to maintain law and order.

Source: Tamil Samayam

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“Poornachandran’s Death Will Be A Death Knell For This Evil Regime”: Outrage Pours As Murugan Devotee Sets Himself Ablaze Over DMK Govt Not Implementing Court Order In Thirupparankundram Deepam Issue

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"Poornachandran's Death Will Be A Death Knell For This Evil Regime": Outrage Pours As Murugan Devotee Sets Himself Ablaze Over DMK Govt Not Implementing Court Order In Thirupparankundram Deepam Issue

The news of Poornachandran, a young man setting himself ablaze for the cause of the Thirupparankundram Karthigai Deepam, has led to outrage among the people.

According to the account given by the deceased’s friend, Pooranachandran sent a voice message at around 3:26 PM shortly before his death. The friend said that after listening to the message, he immediately tried to contact him, but the call was answered by people at a police station, who asked him to come there without initially explaining what had happened.

Speaking at a memorial gathering in honour of Poornachandran, his friends and associates said, “In this very government’s tenure, we will definitely light the deepam. Above the High Court there is no one greater — no collector, no commissioner, no police officer,”, adding that the issue was one of faith and ancestral belief.

They also stated that for the original Tamil residents of Madurai, Lord Murugan was the ancestral deity and that denying the lighting of the lamp on Murugan’s hill had driven Pooranachandran to sacrifice his life.

The friend/associate asserted that the death would not be in vain and claimed that it would lead to large-scale mobilisation. “Not only in Tamil Nadu, but Hindus all over the world will unite for this. A huge struggle will take place at the level of Tamil Nadu. Within this very year, we will light the lamp on Thirupparankundram hill,” he said.

He further alleged that the incident would have political consequences for the ruling DMK. “For the DMK and for this evil-force government, this will certainly be their death knell. In 2026, the people of Tamil Nadu, the Hindus of Tamil Nadu, will definitely give a reply,” he said.

Another speaker echoed these claims and accused the State government of continuously acting in a manner that, according to him, hurt Hindu religious sentiments.

“For this sin, Pooranachandran’s sacrifice will definitely burn Fort St George,” the speaker said, alleging that the government had failed to understand the emotions of the people. He claimed that, in response to Pooranachandran’s death, Hindus across Tamil Nadu would unite and ensure that the Karthigai Deepam was lit in accordance with the High Court order.

“Pooranachandran has died, and his death has rung the death knell for the DMK, for those opposed to the Hindu religion, and for these rulers,” the speaker said.

The police are continuing their investigation into the full circumstances surrounding the death.

 

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