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Vijayanagara-Era Gold Coins Unearthed At Ancient Temple In Javvadhu Malai

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Vijayanagara-Era Gold Coins Unearthed At Ancient Temple in Javvadhu Malai

A cache of gold coins dating back to the Vijayanagara Empire has been discovered during renovation work at the Adi Arunachaleswarar Temple in Koviloor village, Javvadhu Malai union, Tiruvannamalai district.

The temple, believed to be around 500 years old, was built during the Vijayanagara period. Renovation work began in October after the customary Balalayam ritual was performed on the eighth day of the month. The project, funded by ₹2.49 crore from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department and devotees’ contributions, aimed to restore the temple’s ancient structures.

On Monday, workers engaged in renovation stumbled upon a hoard of gold coins while digging in the north-western part of the temple premises. HR&CE and district archaeology officials rushed to the spot and confirmed that the coins dated to the Vijayanagara era.

Officials said 103 gold coins were recovered and subsequently taken to the District Collector’s office for examination and valuation. Preliminary assessments suggest the coins may belong to the reign of Emperor Krishnadevaraya in the early 16th century.

The discovery highlights the Vijayanagara Empire’s enduring influence in northern Tamil Nadu and offers valuable insight into the region’s economic and cultural history.

(Source: Dinamani)

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Dindigul: 500 Christian Residents Hold Road Blockade Despite High Court Order Allowing Temple Annadhanam On Public Land

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Dindigul: 500 Christian Residents Hold Road Blockade Over Temple Annadhanam On Govt Land

Tension gripped Dindigul district on Monday after more than 500 members of the Christian community from Panchampatti village staged a road blockade protesting against the conduct of annadhanam on government land during the Kumbabishekam of a Hindu temple.

The protest came in defiance of a Madras High Court order that permitted the annadhanam, observing that when a public ground belongs to the state, it cannot be restricted for use by any specific community. Following the court’s direction, the annadhanam was held on Monday at the designated public ground.

Senior officials, including District Collector S. Saravanan and Superintendent of Police A. Pradeep, held negotiations with the protesters at the collectorate and pacified them, leading to the withdrawal of the agitation later in the day.

According to sources, the annadhanam was planned by local Hindu residents following the Kumbabishekam ceremony of a temple in the village. However, local authorities had earlier denied permission to use the government-owned vacant ground situated between a temple and a church. After a resident challenged the rejection, the High Court granted permission for the event.

Panchampatti village, which has a population of over 10,000 families, includes more than 2,500 Christian families and about 100 Hindu families. On Sunday night, Christian residents staged a black flag protest at the annadhanam site, demanding that the public ground be designated as a “Pascha Ground” on the event invitations.

On Monday morning, hundreds of Christian residents, including women, marched to the Dindigul Collectorate intending to surrender their government-issued identity cards in protest. They blocked the road leading to the collectorate and raised slogans against the district administration.

Over 100 police personnel were deployed to maintain law and order. A case was registered against around 100 protesters who had gathered at the annadhanam site on Sunday night, officials confirmed.

(Source: Times of India)

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USA: Mohmed Ali & Majed Mahmoud Charged In ISIS-Inspired Halloween Terror Attack Plot

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Two men from Michigan have been charged in connection with an alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot to carry out a mass shooting on Halloween in a Detroit suburb, according to an FBI affidavit unsealed on Monday, 3 November 2025.

The accused, Mohmed Ali of Dearborn and Majed Mahmoud, both aged 20, have been charged with receiving, transferring, and attempting to receive and transfer firearms knowing and having reasonable cause to believe that they would be used to commit terrorism.

According to court documents, the men allegedly planned a coordinated attack codenamed “Pumpkin”, which investigators say could have resulted in a large-scale massacre similar to past terror attacks in Europe. The alleged plot, which began on 1 September 2025, was intended to be executed on 31 October 2025, before federal agents intervened.

Arrests and Court Appearance

Ali was arrested on Friday. His attorney, Amir Makled, had earlier told the Associated Press that he did not expect charges to be filed, claiming there was no plot. However, after the complaint was unsealed, Makled did not respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.

Mahmoud appeared in court on Monday alongside Ali. His lawyer, William Swor, told reporters outside the courthouse that both defendants were 20 years old and that he needed time to review the 73-page complaint before commenting further.

The Alleged Plot and Communications

According to the FBI, the accused men, along with a juvenile identified as “Person 1” and using the alias “Athari,” allegedly practiced shooting multiple times at local gun ranges. On one occasion, Ali was also accompanied by an unnamed “Co-conspirator 4.”

In intercepted communications cited in the affidavit, the juvenile suspect allegedly insisted that the attack must take place on Halloween and not at a later date.

“So ya, I talked to my brothers. We are going to do Pumpkin,” he allegedly told Ali. “I talked to [Co-conspirator 4] and [Co-conspirator 5]. They said it is getting bad. So we got to do Pumpkin, ya.”

Weapons and Tactical Gear Seized

Before the suspects could act, authorities executed federal search warrants on both men’s residences and a storage unit in Inkster, Michigan. The searches yielded an extensive cache of weapons and equipment, including:

  • Three AR-15-style rifles
  • Two shotguns
  • Four pistols
  • More than 1,600 rounds of ammunition
  • GoPro cameras, tactical vests, and other combat gear

FBI Director Kash Patel praised the operation, stating that the arrests were the result of “months of tireless investigative work” that “likely saved many lives.” He added that the FBI would “continue to follow the facts, uphold the law, and deliver justice.”

Scouting and Training

Investigators said the suspects had allegedly scouted potential attack locations in Ferndale, Michigan, a Detroit suburb known for its LGBTQ+ nightlife. This surveillance activity reportedly drew attention because none of the suspects were above 21 years of age, and their movements appeared coordinated.

Surveillance video presented in court showed Ali and Mahmoud at a Michigan gun range, along with “Co-conspirator 5” and “Person 1” (the juvenile Athari), handling firearms and purchasing ammunition.

The FBI alleged that Ali and Athari discussed carrying out an attack modeled on the 13 November 2015 ISIS attacks in Paris, which killed 137 people and injured more than 400.

The affidavit stated that they were planning to do “the same thing as France.”

Extremist Influences and Digital Trail

The complaint further identified several unnamed co-conspirators. “Co-conspirator 1” allegedly met with Ali and Athari between June and July before traveling abroad. Upon returning to the United States, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers reviewed his phone and reportedly found Google searches for “ISIS” and “Islamic State,” as well as selfies in tactical gear holding weapons.

Authorities said the accused shared extremist propaganda and content promoting ISIS ideology through WhatsApp, Instagram, and Discord. They also allegedly sought advice from the father of a known local “Islamic extremist ideologue” while finalizing Halloween as the target date for the planned attack.

Weapons Procurement

Investigators allege that both Ali and Mahmoud were legally eligible to purchase firearms and had done so multiple times in recent months. Bank records and online activity revealed purchases including:

  • A 12-gauge Beretta A300 Ultima Competition shotgun
  • A Daniel Defense M4 V7 rifle
  • Multiple 5.56 rifles from Palmetto State Armory
  • A Sig Sauer 9mm pistol
  • More than 1,600 rounds of 5.56 ammunition, reportedly shipped to Mahmoud’s address

Law Enforcement Response

The FBI operation was conducted in coordination with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, state police, and local law enforcement agencies.
Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“Thanks to the extraordinary diligence of U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr., the FBI, and state and local law enforcement officers, this plot was stopped before innocent lives were lost.”

Despite the alleged plot’s complexity and coordination, officials confirmed that the planned attack was completely thwarted before any harm was done.

The investigation remains ongoing, with several unnamed suspects still under scrutiny.

(Source: Fox News)

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Madras High Court Slams HR&CE For Failing To Clear Encroachments From Temple Lands In Karur

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Madras High Court Slams HRCE For Failing To Clear Encroachments From Vennimalai Murugan Temple Lands

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has severely criticized the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department and the district administration of Karur for their persistent failure to remove encroachments on more than 500 acres of land belonging to Arulmigu Balasubramaniaswamy Temple at Vennimalai.

The bench comprising Justices P Velmurugan and B Pugalendhi said that the continued inaction of officials despite repeated judicial directions amounted to contempt of court and reflected “lawlessness in the State.”

The case arose from a contempt petition filed by A. Radhakrishnan, a devotee who had earlier approached the court in 2018 seeking recovery of temple properties. Despite a 2019 order directing the HR&CE Department to take immediate steps to clear encroachments, the directive remained largely unimplemented even after six years.

With nearly 507.88 acres of temple land still under illegal occupation, Radhakrishnan initiated contempt proceedings against senior officials of the department.

In March 2024, the court took cognizance of the contempt, observing that the HR&CE Department despite being the statutory guardian of temple assets had failed to protect the property. The department’s own report admitted that its 2022 eviction drives failed due to protests by encroachers and a “lack of cooperation” from the police and other authorities.

To aid compliance, the court had earlier permitted the HR&CE Department to form a monitoring committee with revenue officials. However, subsequent hearings revealed “no meaningful progress.” On 3 October 2024, the bench suo motu impleaded several serving and retired HR&CE officers, asking them to explain their inaction.

During hearings, officers claimed they had faced “threats and intimidation” from encroachers and were unable to conduct evictions due to non-cooperation from the district administration and police.

The bench observed that such a state of affairs “shows the lawlessness in the State” and directed the Superintendent of Police, Karur, to provide full protection to the temple’s Executive Officer and the Joint Commissioner of HR&CE, Tiruppur.

“The court will not permit the hanging of Damocles’ sword over officers who are discharging their duties,” the bench warned, adding that any danger caused to officials during enforcement would make the Superintendent of Police personally liable.

A subsequent departmental report presented a startling revelation: 27 government officials, 49 industrialists and businessmen, and 38 other influential persons were among those who had encroached on temple lands. However, their names, positions, and details of occupation were not disclosed to the court.

The bench criticized the HR&CE Commissioner for not escalating the issue to the Revenue and Home Departments despite repeated warnings. It also noted that key documents required for reclaiming temple lands were readily available with the district administration and archives but had not been utilized.

“The HR&CE Department, the statutory guardian of temple properties, has failed to discharge its duties, leaving it to a devotee to pursue the matter before this Court,” the judges observed.

To ensure accountability, the bench suo motu impleaded the Superintendent of Police, Karur, as a party respondent and directed all respondents, including senior IAS officers, to personally appear before the court on 17 October 2025, with complete revenue records.

(Source: LawBeat)

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Student Wings Of Congress & Muslim League Disrupt Classes In Kozhikode Schools Demanding Kerala Govt To Withdraw From PM-SHRI Scheme

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KSU, MSF Protests Disrupt Classes In Kozhikode As Kerala Suspends PM SHRI Scheme Implementation

Several schools in Kozhikode witnessed disruptions on Tuesday as student wings of the Congress and Indian Union Muslim League – the Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) and Muslim Students Federation (MSF) held protests demanding that the state government withdraw from the Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.

The protests, called under the United Democratic Students Front (UDSF), began in the morning and spread to several institutions including Devagiri Savio School and allegedly also the Mukkam High School. Police detained about 20 student leaders after they attempted to blockade offices and halt classes.

At the Devagiri campus, activists surrounded the principal’s office, while at Mukkam High School, classes were stopped after students were allegedly urged to leave by protestors. Videos circulated online showed groups believed to be from KSU and MSF entering classrooms, raising slogans calling for protests against the PM SHRI scheme and against the RSS, and accusing the government of surrendering Kerala’s education to the Sangh Parivar. They raised slogans in Malayalam, translating to, “Did you know oh students, education in Kerala has been surrendered to the RSS.”

They also raised slogans against CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Education Minister V Sivankutty.

They were also seen confronting and intimidating teachers who attempted to continue lessons by asking them if they were supporting the RSS. The exact school location in the videos has not been officially confirmed.

Among those detained were MSF State General Secretary C.K. Najaf, District President Afnaz Chorode, KSU District President V.T. Suraj, and MSF Haritha General Convener Rima Mariam. The protesters were later released after brief detention.

The agitation followed days of political turmoil within the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s administration halted all ongoing PM SHRI procedures after four CPI ministers boycotted the cabinet meeting, accusing the government of signing the memorandum of understanding with the Centre without consultation.

A seven-member cabinet subcommittee has been appointed to review the scheme, and the Education Department has been instructed to suspend finalisation of schools until the review report is submitted. Kerala is also preparing to write to the Centre seeking relaxation of provisions it considers “unacceptable.”

The PM SHRI initiative aims to upgrade 14,500 schools nationwide with improved infrastructure, technology, and pedagogy under the National Education Policy. While states ruled by Congress and its allies including Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh have implemented the scheme, Kerala’s participation has become a political flashpoint.

(Source: Manorama Online)

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Dravidian Model Law & Order: Armed Gang Enters Home And Hacks Mother & Son In CM Stalin’s Kolathur Constituency, Goes On A Rampage Across Chennai

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In what seems like the total collapse of law and order in the state, especially in the capital city of Chennai, a six-member armed gang unleashed a wave of violence across the city on Saturday night, leaving a trail of six critically injured.

The most alarming aspect of the coordinated attacks is that they originated in Kolathur – the constituency of Chief Minister MK Stalin, who also holds the Home portfolio.

The reign of terror began around 10:30 PM in the heart of Kolathur, on Sivasakthi Nagar 1st Street. Six men, arriving on two motorcycles, forcibly entered the home of 52-year-old Chandra. In a brutal assault, they attacked her with sharp weapons, inflicting severe head injuries. They then turned on her son, Rajesh, who was in another room, leaving him with deep cuts on his torso and shoulder. Both victims had to be rushed to a government hospital for emergency care.

Preliminary police investigations suggest the assailants were hunting for a man named Akash. Failing to find him, they allegedly turned their fury on the innocent mother and son. Shockingly, it is alleged that the perpetrators were individuals recently released from prison.

From Kolathur to Koyambedu: A Trail of Violence

Emboldened, the same gang then targeted four other men -Karthik (35), Tamilselvan (26), Manojkiran (32), and Vishal near the Girija Nagar main road, leaving Karthik and Tamilselvan with grievous head injuries.

The spree culminated around 3 AM on Sunday near the bustling Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), where the gang cornered an auto-rickshaw driver and known history-sheeter, Ganesan (38). He was hacked multiple times with machetes and remains in critical condition.

Police, relying on CCTV footage, have identified five suspects: Amavasai, Vicky, Chinna Karuppu, Periya Suruppu, and Jeeva, and have launched a search operation.

The Unavoidable Political Question

While officials state the motive is under investigation, the political implications are immediate and stark. The fact that such a violent, coordinated attack could be initiated in the Chief Minister’s own backyard raises a fundamental question about the state’s security apparatus.

If the residents of the Chief Minister’s constituency are not safe from armed gangs barging into homes, slashing people on the streets and assaulting citizens with impunity, where is the common citizen to turn for safety?

Critics are already asking if the law-and-order situation has deteriorated to this extent in the Chief Minister’s own constituency, doesn’t moral and political responsibility demand that he steps down from the post?

This is not merely a law and order failure; it is a profound failure of governance at the highest level. The attacks in Kolathur have drawn a kolam (red rangoli) of blood on the Chief Minister’s doorstep, and it is a stain that demands more than just a police investigation; it demands accountability.

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TMC MP Sagarika Ghose Blames BJP Even For Shoplifting Incident Abroad, But Forgets Her Own Father-In-Law’s FERA Scandal

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TMC MP Sagarika Ghose Blames BJP Even For Shoplifting incident Abroad, But Forgets Her Own Family’s FERA Scandal

A few days ago, social media was abuzz with yet another case of a South Asian woman caught shoplifting in the US. Owing to her Indian subcontinent-like appearance, many assumed she was Indian and began targeting Gujaratis in particular, likely because the previous case had involved an accused woman reportedly from Gujarat. However, while some news outlets reported that the woman was Indian, there has been no official confirmation from the police, US authorities, or credible mainstream sources identifying her as Gujarati.

Congress supporters and leftists came down heavily with their comments. One even claimed the girl had PM Modi’s image on her phone’s screen.

And not surprisingly, among those who badmouthed Indians was ‘journalist’ and TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose.  Ghose went on to connect everything under the sun with the BJP. She wrote, “Very sad to see this. This is the second Indian woman caught shoplifting in the US. A crisis of ethical behaviour has gripped our land under the hate-filled consistently unethical @BJP4India regime.”

It seems like she forgot to blame the BJP for her father-in-law’s arrest and subsequent judicial custody in 1993 for FERA violations of $6.89 million – since it was in the aftermath of the ‘sanghis’ and the BJP demolishing the Babri Masjid in 1992.

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What Was The FERA Violation About?

Former Indian Test cricketer Dilip Sardesai (who is Sagarika Ghose’s father-in-law and Rajdeep Sardesai’s father) and Pune businessman Jayant Vittaldas were arrested in Bombay and remanded to judicial custody till 29 October 1993, for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act involving $6.89 million.

The arrests followed an income tax raid on Vittaldas’ Pune residence on October 12–13, during which documents suggesting FERA violations were seized and later handed to the Directorate of Enforcement. Subsequent raids on Sardesai’s Cuffe Parade residence led to their arrest.

Sardesai denied receiving any foreign exchange but admitted that the receipts, bearing his handwriting and signature, were issued as security for overseas fund-raising projects. Vittaldas acknowledged that 14 receipts were found at his residence but denied making payments to Sardesai.

Authorities stated that Sardesai had acquired $6,889,100 without Reserve Bank approval.

Sardesai was arrested but was eventually discharged from the case in 2001 after reportedly paying a penalty.

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No JD Vance, Usha’s Family Was Not Atheist Or Non-Religious

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At a recent campaign event, U.S. Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance sparked controversy by commenting on his wife Usha Vance’s Hindu background, suggesting that she came from “not a particularly religious family.” His remarks have drawn sharp criticism from sections of the Indian diaspora and Hindu community, who say Vance misrepresented his wife’s heritage to appeal to a conservative Christian voter base.

Speaking at a campaign town hall, Vance said, “Yes, my wife did not grow up Christian. I think it’s fair to say that she grew up in a Hindu family but not a particularly religious family in either direction. In fact, when I met my wife, we were both I would consider myself an agnostic or an atheist and that’s what I think she would have considered herself as well.”

However, historical records and accounts from Usha’s extended family in Andhra Pradesh reveal a very different picture, one deeply rooted in religious learning, Vedic scholarship, and devotion to Hindu traditions.

A Family of Vedic Scholars and Teachers

Usha Vance descends from the Chilukuri family of Vadluru village near Tanuku, Andhra Pradesh, a lineage known for its erudition and contributions to Sanskrit and Vedic education. In the mid-1800s, four brothers from the family, revered locally as the “Chilukuri Chatushtaya” (the Four Pillars of Knowledge), walked on foot to Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital, to study the Vedas. After years of training, they returned to Andhra Pradesh to teach Hindu scriptures and philosophy in their village.

According to Prof. Chilukuri Shanthamma, a senior member of the family and Usha’s grandaunt, “They were erudite and proficient in Sanskrit.” Shanthamma herself is a scholar of Vedic mathematics and spectroscopy, widely believed to be the first woman in India to earn a PhD in physics. Now professor emeritus at Centurion University, she has translated the Bhagavad Gita from Telugu to English and authored five volumes on Vedic mathematics.

A Legacy of Service, Learning, and Faith

The family’s commitment to education spans generations. Shanthamma’s late husband, Prof. Chilukuri Subramanya Shastri, was a Telugu professor at Andhra University and an ardent scholar of the Gita. He was also associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and was jailed during the Emergency for his ideological activism. Even in prison, he reportedly conducted classes on the Gita for fellow inmates.

After his release, he continued to teach Hindu philosophy and social service across southern India. The couple eventually donated their residential property, valued at around ₹15 crore to the Vivekananda Medical Trust, an RSS-affiliated charitable organization.

Another distinguished family member, Prof. Chilukuri Ramashastr, Usha’s grandfather served as head of the Department of Physics at IIT Madras and taught at IIT Kharagpur. He collaborated on Indo-German research projects in the 1960s and spent two years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on deputation. His contributions are honored with an award named after him at IIT Madras.

From Tanuku to Yale

Usha’s father, Radhakrishna Chilukuri, followed in this academic tradition, graduating from IIT Madras before moving to the United States for higher studies and joining San Diego State University as a lecturer. Usha was born in 1986 and went on to study law at Yale University, where she met JD Vance. The couple married in 2014.

Family members in Visakhapatnam describe Usha’s lineage as one steeped in learning and devotion. Prof. Shanthamma, now 96, says she has not met Usha but follows her public life from afar. “Lord Krishna said we were born to do our duty. I am doing mine,” she said when asked about her continuing work.

Vance’s campaign comments have prompted disappointment among those familiar with the Chilukuri family’s religious and academic legacy. To them, the portrayal of Usha’s heritage as “non-religious” overlooks generations of scholarship, piety, and contribution to India’s cultural and spiritual traditions.

Whatever his political motivations, one fact stands undisputed: Usha Vance’s ancestry is not atheist or irreligious; it is one of devout Hindu learning and service, rooted deeply in the Vedic tradition.

(Source: The Week)

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When Former BCCI President N Srinivasan Said He Wouldn’t Let Women’s Cricket Happen, If He Had His Way

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Following India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup victory on Sunday, an old remark by former BCCI president N Srinivasan has resurfaced online, drawing sharp criticism from fans and former players. The remark, recalled by former India captain Diana Edulji in 2017, allegedly revealed Srinivasan’s hostility toward women’s cricket during his tenure as the board’s chief.

According to Edulji, after Harmanpreet Kaur’s 171-run knock against Australia in the 2017 Women’s World Cup semifinal, she had recounted an exchange with Srinivasan from 2011, when he first took charge as BCCI president. “When Mr. Srinivasan became president, I went to congratulate him at the Wankhede Stadium,” Edulji had said at the time. “He said, ‘If I had my way, I wouldn’t let women’s cricket happen.’ He hates women’s cricket.”

Edulji, a pioneering figure in Indian women’s cricket and former member of the Committee of Administrators (CoA), had added that the BCCI remained a “male-chauvinist organisation” even after it took women’s cricket under its fold in 2006. “I’ve always been a BCCI basher, right from the day women’s cricket came under the BCCI fold in 2006,” she had said. “BCCI is a very male-chauvinist organisation. They never wanted women to dictate terms or get into this space. I was very vocal right from my playing days.”

The resurfacing of these comments comes amid national celebrations after India’s women’s team clinched its first-ever World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a dominant performance at the final on Sunday.

Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, India posted 298/7 in 50 overs after being sent in to bat. Opening batter Shefali Verma, who was only called back into the squad as injury cover for the finals, top-scored with a career-best 87 off 78 balls, anchoring India’s innings.

In reply, South Africa was bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, despite a fighting century by captain Laura Wolvaardt (101). Spinner Deepti Sharma delivered a match-winning spell, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs from 9.3 overs, including the final wicket of the match that sealed India’s triumph.

Speaking after the win, Harmanpreet Kaur addressed the criticism her team has faced in recent years, saying she sees it as an opportunity for growth rather than negativity. “I think criticism is also a part of life. It’s not necessary that everything should be good,” she told reporters. “Criticism brings balance. Otherwise, if everything goes well, you’ll be overconfident. I don’t blame those who criticize, because we know when we aren’t doing something right.”

Kaur added that she encourages her teammates to maintain perspective through highs and lows. “When good things happen, I don’t go too high; when bad things happen, I don’t dig deep. The most important thing is to stay balanced. When everything is going well — it’s okay, well done, but now we have to maintain it. And even when things aren’t going well, we try to keep everyone together so that we can lift that person up.”

The resurfaced 2017 comment has reignited discussions about the historical neglect of women’s cricket in India, juxtaposed against the team’s current success. Fans and former players have pointed to the irony of India’s rise to global dominance despite institutional apathy in earlier decades.

India’s 2025 World Cup victory marks a milestone for women’s sport in the country, underscoring both the players’ resilience and the need for sustained support from cricketing authorities.

(Source: Times of India)

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Advocates Petition To President Of India Over Justice Nisha Banu’s Continued Presence At Madras High Court After Transfer Order To Kerala High Court

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Advocates Petition Over Justice Nisha Banu’s Continued Presence At Madras High Court After Transfer Order to kerala high court

A group of practising advocates from the Madras High Court have submitted a written petition to top constitutional authorities, objecting to Justice Nisha Banu’s continued presence in Chennai despite her transfer to the Kerala High Court being formally notified by the Union Government on 14 October 2025.

The representation, addressed to the President of India, the Chief Justice of India, the Law Minister, and the Chief Justices of both High Courts, termed the situation “unprecedented” and expressed concern that a sitting judge had not yet assumed charge in the transferee court even after more than three weeks of the official notification.

The advocates pointed out that the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended Justice Banu’s transfer from the Madras High Court to the Kerala High Court through a resolution dated 25–26 August 2025, which was subsequently accepted and notified by the Central Government. They claimed that while other judges included in the same transfer list had already taken charge in their respective High Courts, Justice Banu had allegedly neither joined the Kerala High Court nor resumed work in Chennai since 14 October 2025.

Calling the situation “a matter of judicial discipline,” the petitioners urged the Collegium and the President of India to intervene and ensure that the transfer was implemented without delay. They emphasised that their objection was “not personal,” but stemmed from concern that such instances could “undermine the image and majesty of the judiciary.”

Justice Nisha Banu, a native of Nagercoil, was appointed as a judge of the Madras High Court in 2016 after a long career practising in civil, criminal, and service law. She earned her law degree from Madurai Law College and was part of the Madurai Bench of the High Court following its establishment in 2004.

As per the same transfer order dated 14 October 2025, Justice C.S. Sudha of the Kerala High Court was moved to the Delhi High Court, where she has since assumed charge.

Officials at the Madras High Court and the Kerala High Court have not issued any formal comment regarding the matter.

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