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Telangana BJP Leader Kompella Madhavi Latha Demands Action Against Illegal Encroachment Of Historic Panchalingala Swamy Temple Land In Falaknuma

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The Commune
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BJP leader Kompella Madhavi Latha has formally approached the District Collector through the Prajavani grievance redressal platform, demanding urgent intervention to remove the illegal encroachments on the premises of the Sri Panchalingala Swamy Temple in Falaknuma. Once spanning 3.5 acres, the temple’s land has now been drastically reduced to a mere 300 square yards due to alleged unlawful occupation.

During a recent visit to the temple, Madhavi Latha was alarmed to witness the extent of the encroachment. Following her inspection, the District Collector reportedly assured her that a response would be provided within three weeks. Dissatisfied with the inaction so far, she has pledged to pursue all legal and political avenues to safeguard the temple’s land and ensure accountability.

In a statement shared on her official X account, Madhavi Latha expressed her deep concern, stating that the land once a revered spiritual space nurtured by local Hindu families has been systematically taken over. These illegal activities, she noted, have allegedly occurred with the tacit support of certain political actors and administrative negligence.

She emphasized that the issue transcends property rights; it is, in her words, “a direct assault on Sanātan Dharma, Hindu heritage, and sacred temple traditions.” Despite the existence of official documentation, including pahani records, TSLR entries, Gazette notifications, and even favorable court verdicts confirming the temple’s ownership, no decisive action has been taken thus far.

Calling this ongoing silence a sign of deliberate erosion of cultural heritage, she vowed to fight back through every legal and democratic means. She also urged devotees and concerned citizens to stand in solidarity to protect the temple and uphold dharma. “This is not just a fight to protect a holy site,” she said. “It is sacred journey to uphold Dharma and self-respect.”

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“Local Resident” Interviewed By Sky News In Pakistan’s Muridke Turns Out To Be LeT Terrorist

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The Commune
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In a dramatic twist following India’s Operation Sindoor, Sky News interviewed a man presented as a “local resident” near a destroyed complex in Muridke — a complex that India says belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a banned terrorist group, during Operation Sindoor. The man, identified by Sky News as Hanzla Ammad, insisted that the site was a mosque and a community space, denying any ties to terrorism. He said, “This is a mosque main area. This is the main prayer hall. This is the court, central court of the mosque.”

He further said, “Actually the government of Pakistan thought that it could be possible that India could attack this place due to all that allegations and all that propaganda that this place is a terrorist camp.”

When asked what response Pakistan should take following the damage to the “mosque”, he says, ” India has clearly violated international border and he is attacked here violating international border and killed civilians in the Pakistan and Pakistan has very right according to international law to defend itself.”

Talking about the impact of the strikes on the minds of the local people, he says, “Obviously they are worried and they are somewhat sad that their place of worship has been destroyed and demolished by India.”

Replying to a question on whether Pakistan has a terror issue, he peddled the usual trope, “Pakistan is a victim of terrorism right now.”

However, subsequent revelations suggest he is not a neutral bystander but a functionary of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) — the political wing of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Evidence shows Ammad was a main organizer of a recent PMML conference in Peshawar alongside Talha Saeed, the son of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed. This fact directly undermines his credibility as a disinterested local voice in the conflict.

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“Vijayanagara Empire Destroyed Tamil Culture, Marwaris Captured Our Businesses, BJP Hijacking Lord Murugan”: DMK-Supporting Christian Priest Jegath Gaspar Peddles Dravidianist Narrative Ahead Of Murugan Devotees Conference In Madurai

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The Commune
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Following Hindu Munnani’s announcement of a Murugan Devotees Conference scheduled for 22 June 2025, in Madurai, the Dravidian political ecosystem appeared visibly unsettled. The ruling DMK, known for its consistent minority appeasement and repeated disparagement of Hindu customs, found itself unable to suppress the event directly. Instead, it seems to have resorted to using indirect proxies to do the job.

Enter Jegath Gaspar, a Dravidianist Christian priest and close ties with the DMK in a now-familiar pattern, attempted to sow internal divisions by preaching artificial lines between Shaivism and Kaumaram within Hinduism, and reviving the North-South divide narrative. Gaspar claimed that Vedic traditions (Vaidhikam) are being “imposed” on Tamil Nadu and even went as far as to suggest that the public is disinterested in such practices a statement both misleading and absurd.

In the interview, Dravidianist pastor Jegath Gaspar appeared visibly agitated and unsettled by the upcoming conference. His statements were inconsistent and self-contradictory, revealing a lack of coherence in his arguments. As he spoke, he frequently undermined his own claims, unintentionally exposing his hypocrisy and absence of principled conviction.

Right at the beginning, Jegath Gaspar laid blame on the BJP, declaring, “Conflict, controversy, enmity, hatred, and lies — these are the primary political tools and fuel of the BJP. Today, this country is witnessing more hatred and hostility than it did 20 or 30 years ago. At a time when hatred and enmity have become normalized realities, their final battlegrounds are Tamil Nadu and Kerala — to put it simply, the ancient lands of the Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas. There is a grand, deliberate plan to somehow destabilize and damage this land that once shone as a beacon of Tamil intellectual and cultural excellence. It is in the midst of this agenda that a group, which has no real connection to Tamil Nadu or the Tamil people, is arriving. What connection does Yogi (Adityanath) have with Tamil Nadu? What cultural or historical link does Amit Shah have? Or what connection does Pawan Kalyan have with the history of Tamil Nadu? A group that has no ties to our land, its roots, or its collective memory is now forcefully entering Tamil Nadu a peaceful, lush land attempting to turn it into a breeding ground of religious fanaticism. Their entire strategy is aimed at the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.”

Then Jegath Gaspar contended that the acts of venerating Lord Ram, constructing a temple at Ram Janmabhoomi, and organizing Vinayagar processions are driven by solely political motives, designed to disrupt the existing culture. He said, “Those who believed they could win elections using Lord Rama, those who tried to (politicize) Vinayagar processions as grand cultural spectacles/commotion and failed — are now turning to Lord Murugan, who holds deep cultural and emotional significance to this land, using him as their latest weapon.”

When asked about the origin of Thirupparankundram hill, he launched into a five-minute ramble, jumping from geography to tectonic plates, only to ultimately conclude with the unimpressive statement, “It originally became Thiruppuram Kundram — there’s no differing opinion on that.”

But almost immediately, his typical Dravidianist secular tone surfaced. It became clear that he was there to push a narrative suggesting that people were opposing Muslim worship at the site. In reality, no one objected to Muslim prayers; the objection was specifically to performing animal sacrifice at the Hindu temple, which is a very different issue.

Then he launched into the usual North-South rhetoric, recycling tired old Dravidian propaganda against Vedic culture. As if that wasn’t enough, he went on to distort history by claiming that the Vijayanagara Empire was responsible for cultural destruction — not the Christian missionaries, not the Mughals, or the Sultans. A blatantly false narrative, clearly crafted to prop up his own faith and its Abrahamic counterpart, all while sitting comfortably on a warped version of history — which likely suggests he skipped every history class.

Jegath Gaspar said, “It was the arrival of Vaidika (Vedic) traditions that caused all this confusion. Just look at the group that’s coming — Amit Shah’s group, Adityanath’s group, Pawan Kalyan’s group. We need to see why someone like Pawan Kalyan is coming here. He traces his roots back to the Vijayanagara Empire. The Vijayanagara Empire caused great harm to our land — not the Christians, not the Muslims, but the people of the Vijayanagara Empire. Yet, this part of history is never spoken about. Finally, in the narrative we build about having to drive out the colonial Britishers who ruled us, these people (Vijayanagara Empire) manage to escape scrutiny. But in truth, the ones who played a major role in destroying the Tamil language, grabbing Tamil lands, removing Tamils from temples, and ousting Tamil priests from their roles—were the Vijayanagara rulers.”

Following that, he began detailing Murugan’s various names, with the apparent aim of asserting Murugan’s distinctness from Northern traditions. This effectively created a subtle North-South divide and simultaneously seemed to disparage Hindu Puranas.

He said, “In the Aryan tradition, there’s a god named Kartikeya. Now they say Kartikeya and Murugan are one and the same, right? Then they spin tales like: ‘Agathiyar came from there, Bharathamuni came from there.’ Just look at how they fabricate stories and say Lord Shiva beat his drum, and from one side came the Ganges and from the other, Tamil. They want to link both. But why this fusion? What is the purpose of this fusion? Because of this forced fusion, look at what’s happened in Nagercoil today—Marwari people have taken over all the major trade and business. I’m sorry to say that but we can’t speak up. What work do you even have here? At least get a proper permit, pay a special 4% tax. That fellow won’t even pay GST properly, won’t pay taxes. Yet he’s captured all the businesses that once belonged to our people. We can’t ask against it because of this fusion ‘We are all one, we are all the same.’ It’s for them they’ve created a group of foot soldiers who willing to kill their own brothers. And now, the aim of all these conferences is to turn that gang of foot soldiers into a real political force. They want to build a massive group here that will act as loyal foot soldiers for them.”

His commentary, rooted in dated Dravidianist ideology, appears to be another attempt to delegitimize Hindu unity and tradition under the guise of cultural autonomy, just as enthusiasm builds for a major religious gathering centered around Lord Murugan, a deeply revered Tamil deity.

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BJP Leader Annamalai Demands CBI Probe Into Anna University Sexual Assault Case, Asks Why SIT Didn’t Summon DMK Min Ma Su When Call Records Reveal His Intervention

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The Commune
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Former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai has raised serious concerns over the handling of the Anna University sexual assault case, stating that the investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was inadequate. He asserted that only a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe could uncover the full truth.

Addressing the media in Coimbatore, Annamalai responded to recent remarks by former Anna University PRO Natarajan. He clarified that DMK Secretary Kottur Shanmugam had only contacted him regarding the death of his brother and claimed no other matter was discussed.

Annamalai highlighted that several significant events unfolded on 24 December 2024—a crucial day in the case. That morning, Gnanasekaran, the accused in the Anna University sexual assault incident, was arrested and released the same day. According to Annamalai, DMK Health Minister Ma. Subramanian’s assistant Tulasi contacted Kottur Shanmugam early that morning. Later that evening, Ma. Subramanian himself reportedly spoke with Shanmugam at 8:32 PM, and shortly after, Shanmugam called Natarajan and at 8:34 PM Kottur Shanmugam called Gnanasekaran to speak .

Annamalai said, “With regard to the Anna University case, I’ve come to know that former PRO Natarajan has sent me a defamation notice demanding ₹50 lakhs. He has also asked that I issue an apology. But I will not be apologizing. I see all of this as an opportunity.”

Later added, “What PRO Natarajan has submitted—I welcome it. Let me handle in court, there’s no problem. I’m only responding to a few of the claims he made. He said that Kottur Shanmugam spoke to him only about the passing of his brother. Let his soul be at peace, and nothing else was discussed. But if you look at the call —why do I keep talking about 24 December repeatedly? It’s because on 24th many issues happened. Gnanasekaran was taken to the police station and later released. So, 24 December is a very crucial day. On the morning of the 24th, the first call Kottur Shanmugam received was from Tulasi, the PA of Ma. Subramanian. After that, several things happened. In the evening, Ma. Subramanian and Kottur Shanmugam spoke directly. Even today, the statement given by Ma. Subramanian is absolutely wrong. When an accused person is taken to a police station, they’re trying to manipulate things. For example, Gnanasekaran was released from the police station on 24th December. At 8:32 PM that evening, Ma. Subramanian called Kottur Shanmugam. Immediately after that call, the very next call made by Kottur Shanmugam was to Anna University’s former PRO Natarajan. Then at 8:34 PM, Kottur Shanmugam and Gnanasekaran spoke.”

Annamalai questioned why the SIT had not looked into these communications or examined his own role in the context of these events. He pointed out that there is little public information available about the charge sheet or court proceedings and emphasized that judgments are typically based on evidence presented by both legal teams—which, in this case, appears insufficient.

Annamalai critically questioned the SIT’s investigation, asking why their inquiry wasn’t exhaustive. He specifically challenged the SIT on why DMK Health Minister Ma. Subramaniam and Kottur Shanmugam were not summoned or interrogated.

He further revealed that after the alleged incident, Gnanasekaran contacted SI Gunasekara Kannan of Guindy Law and Order twice on the same day. This, he claimed, was another line of inquiry ignored by the SIT. He also questioned the frequent calls between Kotturpuram SI Govardhan and Kottur Shanmugam on 24 December, asking why such contact was necessary if the incident took place on the 25th.

He said, “I’ve already mentioned the involvement of two police officers. One of police officer is Sub-Inspector Gunasekar Kannan from the Guindy Law and Order division. If you look into it, after the sexual assault incident at Anna University on the 23rd, the very first person Gnanasekaran called was this Sub-Inspector, Gunasekar Kannan. Shouldn’t he have been summoned and questioned? The SIT didn’t investigated that. Moreover, Gnanasekaran spoke to Gunasekar Kannan two more times later that same night. Aren’t these legitimate questions that any of us would ask? The SIT or the government should answer these. Why did the accused immediately switching on the phone first call a Sub-Inspector after the incident occurred? Similarly, on the 24th, when Gnanasekaran went to the police station, why was there constant communication between Kotturpuram Sub-Inspector Govardhan and Kottur Shanmugam? What was the need for that conversation on the 25th as well? I didn’t mention the Sub-Inspector’s name back then, but I’m saying it today.”

He added, “These are valid questions. The SIT must answer. Ma. Subramanian says he just had a casual conversation, but after the incident, he didn’t speak for five days. Yet, he spoke with Kottur Shanmugam on the 24th. He is a Health Minister, why would he speak to him? Why did his PA Tulasi contact Kottur Shanmugam in the morning of the 24th? All of us only came to know about the incident on the 25th. Then why was there so much conversation already happening on the 24th during the police picking him? These are the questions we are continuing to raise.”

Annamalai rejected the claim that the calls were solely related to Shanmugam’s brother’s death, citing Natarajan’s long-standing influence within the university, even post-retirement. He insisted that the matter should be pursued in court and welcomed legal scrutiny. Annamalai also stated that he is actively assisting the victim in seeking legal recourse and plans to formally request a CBI inquiry into the case.

He said, “Now, former Anna University PRO Natarajan claims the call was just about his brother’s death. I cannot accept that explanation. His brother may have passed away, but the pattern of calls, his influence at Anna University even post-retirement he had authority at the university’s gate control all raise serious concerns. Let the matter go to court. These questions must be answered in court.”

He further alleged that a video found on the mobile phone seized from Gnanasekaran contained footage of another individual who has not yet been identified, and the SIT failed to investigate this lead. He also mentioned that a forensic report revealed the presence of another video involving a different woman, which also went unexamined.

Annamalai challenged the SIT stating, “I am challenging the SIT. According to me, the mobile phone that was seized from Gnanasekaran contained another video as well. But the SIT did not make any effort to trace the victim in that video. Who is the woman featured in that video? The SIT made no attempt to find out. They seem to have taken the approach that unless the woman comes forward and files a complaint, they won’t act. One complaint was filed on 14 May, and a second one followed. They are investigating only those two.  After Gnanasekaran’s phone was sent to Tamil Nadu’s forensic lab and returned, it was found that there were more videos on the device. The SIT had a clear responsibility to trace the identity of the woman in the other video and take her statement. But they didn’t do that.”

Annamalai stated that he is ready to cooperate with any summons issued by the SIT but warned against using contempt of court threats to silence him. He emphasized that courts can only deliver verdicts based on the charge sheets and evidence presented by police, and therefore, a deeper and more independent investigation is essential.

He concluded by saying that even if defamation cases are filed against him, he stands by the victim and will continue to advocate for a CBI-led probe into the case.

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India, China Agree To Resume Direct Flights Soon

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The Commune
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India and China have agreed to expedite steps to resume direct air services between the two countries and also hold talks to resolve trade issues. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi from June 12 -13. “The Foreign Secretary hoped for the early conclusion of an updated Air Services Agreement. The two sides further agreed to take practical steps for visa facilitation and exchanges between media and think-tanks,” according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.

The two countries have agreed to hold certain functional dialogues, including in the economic and trade areas, to discuss and resolve specific issues of concern, the statement said. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the developments in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Beijing on January 27 and agreed to continue to stabilise and rebuild ties with a priority on people-centric engagements, according to the statement. Foreign Secretary Misri appreciated the Chinese side’s cooperation for the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra this year.

He noted the discussion in the April meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism for cooperation in trans-border rivers for the resumption of the provision of hydrological data and other cooperation, and hoped for progress on this. The two countries also positively assessed the activities planned under the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and China and agreed to facilitate the same, the statement added.

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is resuming this month after a gap of five years, with the first batch of 750 pilgrims ready to depart for the holy site. The resumption is seen as a positive step towards improving India-China relations, which had come under strain due to the prolonged military build-up in Ladakh. The resumption of the yatra and talks with China follows an easing in border tensions between the two countries. Foreign Secretary Misri visited Beijing in January this year as part of efforts to improve the diplomatic relations between the two Asian giants.

–IANS

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15 Incidents: Hindu Girls Held Captive, Exploited & Converted By Muslim Youths

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In March 2025, in Domjur town of Howrah district (West Bengal), a Muslim youth, Aryan Khan, and his mother, Shweta Khan, lured a Hindu girl with the promise of employment at an event management company. Subsequently, the victim was held against her will for nearly five months, during which she was sexually abused, physically assaulted with an iron rod, forced to cut her own hair, and tortured with a burning cigarette. When she resisted participating in a pornography video, a rod was inserted into her genitals. The victim eventually managed to escape on 6 June 2025 and reach her home safely. The Domjur Police have since registered a case against Aryan Khan and Shweta Khan based on the victim’s complaint.

This incident forms a part of a larger pattern documented in a total of 15 cases from 2016 to 2025, in which Muslim youths lured, held hostage, sexually assaulted, and tortured Hindu girls and women.

#1 Hindu Girl Held Captive and Tortured by Aryan Khan, Howrah (West Bengal) 

In March 2025, a Hindu girl was lured by Aryan Khan and his mother, Shweta Khan, with promises of employment in event management in Domjur, Howrah. Instead of a new opportunity, she was held hostage for nearly five months and subjected to unimaginable abuse. Aryan repeatedly sexually assaulted her, beat her with an iron rod, forcibly cut her hair, and burned her with a cigarette. When the victim bravely refused to shoot a pornography video, he further tortured her by inserting a rod into her genitals. The victim eventually escaped and reported the incident to the Domjur Police, resulting in arrest.

#2 Hindu Girl Gang-Raped by Mohsin Khan and Accomplices, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) 

On 27 May 2025, a Hindu girl fell victim to a trap set by Mohsin Khan, a shooting coach at the Dream Olympic Shooting Academy in Indore’s Annapurna area. Mohsin held her hostage in a flat for 15 days, where he, his brother Imran Khan, and their friend Faizan Khan repeatedly sexually assaulted her. During the police investigation, numerous pornography videos featuring other victims were recovered from Mohsin’s phone, suggesting a systematic pattern of abuse and blackmail. The victim came forward to the police, which resulted in the arrest of all the suspects.

#3 Muslim Youth Coerces Hindu Girl Into Conversion and Marriage, Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) 

On 24 May 2025, in Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram, a Muslim youth, Akbar Khan, lured a Hindu girl with promises of employment in a beauty parlor and then held her hostage in his shop. During her confinement, the victim was sexually assaulted and forced to convert to Islam and marriage under threat. The accused further endangered the victim’s family, stating, “Marry your daughter to us or else we will harm you.” The victim’s family promptly turned to the police, who successfully secured her release and placed the accused under arrest.

#4 14-Yr-Old Hindu girl Held Hostage, Gang-raped For 2 Months, Burnt With Acid, Force-fed Beef, Moradabad (UP)

In Moradabad’s Bhagatpur police station area, four Muslim boys Salman, Zubair, Rashid and Areef kidnapped a 14-year-old minor Hindu Dalit girl who was going to the market to get her clothes stitched by making her inhale intoxicants and gang-raped her for two months while she was held hostage. They burnt the ॐ symbol on her hand with acid and forcibly fed her cow’s meat when she asked for food.

On the complaint of the victim’s aunt, the Bhagatpur police station recovered the girl on 3 May 2025 and took action against four accused under the POCSO Act and the SC/ST Act and arrested the main accused Salman.

#5 Hindu Tribal Woman Held Captive, Exploited For 12 Years, Cachar (Assam)

In Cachar district, a Muslim youth Munaf Ali kept a tribal Hindu woman captive for 12 years, raped her and forcibly converted her religion. The accused kept the woman captive by tying a long iron chain to one of her legs. During this time, the woman gave birth to five children.

After a video of the incident went viral, with the help of Hindu activists, police and local tribal residents, the woman was rescued, and Munaf Ali was arrested.

#6 Hindu Woman Held Hostage, Raped, Converted & Tortured, Accused Arrested, Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh)

In Ghaziabad’s Khoda police station area, a Muslim youth named Sameer trapped a Hindu girl in his love trap by pretending to be a Hindu and raped her. When the woman became pregnant, the accused took her to Mumbai, where he forcibly got her married in court and held her hostage and tortured her by starving her for food.

The victim somehow got help and called her father and informed him about the incident. After this, Khoda police registered a case against the accused under various sections including kidnapping and arrested him.

#7 Minor Kidnapped By Posing As Hindu, Raped, Held Captive For 2 Months, Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh)

In Kushinagar, a Muslim youth Mukin alias Rajan lured a 15-year-old Hindu girl into a love trap and kidnapped her. He held her hostage and raped her for two months and tortured her. In this act, the accused’s sister Marjina also beat up the victim several times.

Investigation by CAT Police revealed that the accused and his sister Neha alias Marjina were involved in illegal business and used to trap Hindu girls, exploit them and push them into prostitution.

#8 Hindu Girl Kidnapped, Held Hostage For Several Months, Raped, Forcibly Converted To Islam, Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh)

In Subhash Nagar police station area of ​​Bareilly district, a Muslim youth Salman kidnapped a Hindu girl, held her captive for several months in Haryana and Himachal and raped her. The accused forcibly converted the girl to Islam and changed her name to Maryam.

Subhash Nagar police arrested Salman after several months of search and recovered the girl safely. A case was registered against the accused under sections of kidnapping, rape, POCSO Act and forced conversion and he was sent to jail.

#9 Hindu Girl Abducted, Raped For 2 Days After Visiting Muslim Friend’s House, Shajapur (Madhya Pradesh)

A 19-year-old Hindu girl who had gone to her Muslim friend’s house on Kila Road under Kotwali police station in Shajapur district was held captive and raped for two days by her friend’s husband Tausif and his friend Danish. When the victim’s family members came to rescue her, stones were pelted on them. On the complaint of the victim’s family, Shajapur police registered a case against the victim’s friend, her husband Tausif, Danish and others and arrested them.

#10 Trapped On Facebook, Raped For Days, Forced to Convert, Banda (Uttar Pradesh)

A Muslim youth Afzal of Banda district, pretending to be Ashish, lured a minor Hindu girl into a love trap through Facebook and called her to meet him and held her hostage and raped her for several days. He forced the girl to convert to Islam by taking her to mosques and madrasas and forcing her to convert to Islam.

On the complaint of the girl’s family, a case was filed against the accused Afzal under sections of rape, kidnapping and forced religious conversion and he was arrested and sent to jail.

#11 Muslim Man Held Hindu Teen Hostage, Forcibly Converted, Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh)

In the Jaffarganj police station area of ​​Fatehpur district, a married Muslim youth Saif Ali lured a 16-year-old Hindu girl to an unknown place. The accused held the girl captive, raped her, forcibly converted her religion, changed her name to Rubina and made her a Muslim by making her read religious books.

On the complaint of the victim’s mother, the Jafarganj police registered a case against the accused under sections of rape, kidnapping, forced religious conversion and POCSO Act and recovered the girl and arrested the accused.

#12 Girl Held Captive For Six Months, Raped, Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh)

In the Sursa police station area of ​​Hardoi district, a Muslim youth Shoaib kidnapped an 18-year-old Hindu girl, took her to Firozabad, held her captive for six months, raped her and forced her to eat beef. The accused also forced the victim to convert to Islam.

Somehow the girl escaped from the clutches of the accused and reached her village. On the complaint of the victim’s father, an FIR was registered against five named persons including Shoaib and five unknown persons.

#13 Nikah Done By Hiding Identity, Kept Captive For Many Years, Raped, Banda (Uttar Pradesh)

In the year 2007, in the Palani police station area of ​​Banda district, a Muslim youth named Gaffar trapped a 14-year-old Hindu girl from Bihar in a love trap by introducing himself as a non-Muslim and took her to Banda and forcibly married her. When she protested after knowing his real identity, he kept the girl hostage for two years and raped her continuously. After the woman gave birth to a daughter, the victim was forced to live with him.

In December 2022, the victim said in her complaint that the accused recently got married for the second time and threw the woman out of the house along with her daughter. On the complaint of the victim, the Palani police have registered a case against the accused.

#14 14-Year-Old Girl Held Hostage, Raped, Forced Into Prostitution (Delhi)

The case is of Delhi’s Karkardooma Court, where the Special POCSO Court has sentenced Shahabuddin Ghazi alias Raju (30) to 12 years of imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl by luring her to Delhi on the pretext of giving her a job and keeping her hostage. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 61,000 on the convict.

In 2013, Shahabuddin Ghazi had brought two teenage girls from Kolkata to Delhi, held them hostage and raped one of the girls and also pushed her into prostitution.

#15 Hindu Girl Held Captive, Gang-Raped For 15 Days, Force-fed Beef, Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh)

In Subhashnagar police station area of ​​Bareilly district, two Muslim brothers kidnapped a class 11 Hindu girl student, gave her an injection of drugs and held her hostage in a house and gang-raped her for 15 days. During this time, they also forcibly fed her beef. The accused used to make the girl unconscious by giving her an injection so that she could not make noise.

When the people around got suspicious, the Subhash Nagar police was informed. The police reached the spot and rescued the girl and arrested the accused brothers Babu Hasan and Til Hasan, residents of Karagena.

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Kerala Communist CM Pinarayi Vijayan Makes Anti-Semitic Comment, Calls Israel As “Rowdy Nation”

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday reacted to Israel’s airstrikes across Iran, saying this was not acceptable. “Israel, for long, has been known as a rowdy nation. This has been so and is known to all. They think that with the support of the US, they can do anything,” said CM Vijayan while speaking to the media.

“What we have now heard is really disgusting, as an attack on Iran just cannot be accepted. This is a threat to world peace and all should oppose this arbitrary action,” added the CM. Incidentally, this statement comes at a time when hectic campaigning is going on for the Nilambur Assembly by-election, which will take place on June 19.

Nilambur is home to around 43 per cent Muslims and stands very close to the majority Hindu population, and this anti-Israel statement is certain to affect those who are opposed to Israel. It must be recalled that during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Vijayan-led Left leadership during the election campaign went hammer and tongs against Israel, over the attack against Hamas. CM Vijayan’s Friday statement comes at a time when thousands of Kerala nurses work in Israel.

Even though CM Vijayan claims that Israel is doing all this as it has the support of the US, the US President Donald Trump’s administration has sought to distance itself from Israel’s attack on Iran.

The US Secretary of State and national security adviser, Marco Rubio, said Washington was not involved in this. “We are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defence,” said Rubio. Israel launched major airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Friday morning, significantly escalating tensions in the region and raising the spectre of a broader conflict between the long-standing rivals. The attacks come amid mounting concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme and its perceived threat to Israeli national security.

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“A Very Erudite Politician, Knowledgeable Leader”: BJP Leader Annamalai Praises DMK MP Kanimozhi

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In a recent press interaction held in Coimbatore, former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai praised Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu, including senior AIADMK leader and former Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M. Thambidurai, and DMK MP Kanimozhi, for effectively representing India’s united front against terrorism on the international stage following Operation Sindoor.

Annamalai lauded Kanimozhi for her intellect and composure, stating that she is a well-informed and articulate leader who strongly conveyed India’s position during international briefings. He extended similar praise to Shashi Tharoor, calling him an outstanding political figure who also played a key role in international briefings. Others, including Manish Tewari and Supriya Sule, were also acknowledged for their commendable participation.

He emphasized that there was no political divide in supporting the operation and also highlighted the personal initiative of Tamil Nadu MPs, noting that both Thambidurai and Kanimozhi had visited the Prime Minister’s residence to show their support.

Annamalai in the press briefing said, “As far as Kanimozhi is concerned, she is a very erudite politician, a knowledgeable leader. She represented India’s interests very well—in fact, exceptionally well. Similarly, Shashi Tharoor also went for the press briefing to key countries—he is also a fantastic politician, and he did a great job too. Manish Tewari, Supriya Sule, and others also performed very well. There’s no politics in this regarding Operation Sindoor, everyone supported it wholeheartedly. But once it concluded, many went out speak outside about Sindoor—that’s how I see it. On a personal level, as Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu, Thambidurai and Kanimozhi both went to the Prime Minister’s residence and met him. In this matter, everyone deserves appreciation.  Kanimozhi’s remarks in the press meet about “Unity and Diversity” went quite viral. But beyond that, she also spoke at several places. Beyond the “Unity and Diversity” message, in multiple press briefings, she articulated the Central government’s stance on Operation Sindoor beautifully. So, at this moment, it is our duty to extend our appreciation and congratulations to all of them. That’s exactly what Prime Minister Modi himself did as well.”

As part of India’s diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, MP Kanimozhi is leading Delegation 6, which includes leaders from across party lines such as Rajeev Rai (SP), Mian Altaf Ahmad (NC), Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (RJD), Ashok Kumar Mittal (AAP), and former diplomats Manjeev Puri and Jawed Ashraf. This team will travel to Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, and Russia to communicate India’s anti-terror stance.

Separately, AIADMK MP M. Thambidurai, a member of another all-party team led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, addressed the Indian diaspora in Berlin. He strongly criticized Pakistan, calling it a “name-sake democracy” and linking its reliance on terrorism to consistent military failures. Thambidurai also praised Prime Minister Modi’s decisive actions against terrorism and emphasized India’s democratic progress from “Kashmir to Kanyakumari.”

He stated, “India has made significant democratic strides and has firmly responded to terrorism. PM Modi’s leadership has focused on eliminating terrorist bases, not harming civilians. That’s why we must reach out globally to garner support—because the world increasingly agrees that terrorism must end.”

This extensive global outreach includes 59 MPs, former ministers, and politicians from both the ruling NDA and opposition parties, organized into seven delegations. These teams will visit 32 countries and the European Union headquarters in Brussels.

The initiative reflects a rare bipartisan effort led by the Government of India to present a unified message: India is committed to combating terrorism at all levels and is seeking international solidarity in that mission. Each delegation is supported by experienced diplomats and comprises a diverse mix of political voices.

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“I’ll Expose How He Amassed His Wealth”, Says BJP Leader Annamalai As He Prepares To Grill DMK MP TR Baalu In Court

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Former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai, during a recent press meet in Coimbatore, addressed the 2023 defamation suit filed against him by DMK Treasurer and Member of Parliament TR Baalu. He announced that he will be cross-examining Baalu in a Chennai court on the 24th and 25th of this month, with the aim of exposing the truth behind corruption allegations and revealing the staggering wealth amassed by the family.

Referring to the case, Annamalai stated, “Right now, TR Baalu has filed a defamation suit against me. On the upcoming 24th and 25th, in Chennai, I will be cross-examining TR Baalu in that case. That is, regarding the “DMK Part One Files“—many of you asked what happened after. After we release the files, TR Baalu filed a defamation case against me. One important aspect of such a defamation case is that the person who claims to have suffered a loss of reputation and filed a case has to appear in court, and the opposite party has the right to question them. So, I will be questioning TR Baalu in the Chennai court on the 24th and 25th. He will have to answer my questions. I’m going to take in the court—how he acquired them, his family, TRB Raja and his brother. I will bring details of every single property to the court. How did he earn this wealth? While he was a Member of Parliament, he made special gas (requests) to the UPA government for his company—for fertilizer production, alcohol, etc.”

Annamalai emphasized the importance of transparency in the judicial process said, “Sometimes, when such arguments happen through court and are then seen by the public through the press, only then do people understand who the real corrupt individuals are.”

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Flying Coffins: Boeing’s Dreamliners Turning Nightmares? Series Of Disasters Show “If It Is Boeing, You Should Worry About Flying”, Will They Be Made To Pay For Their Sins?

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On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The horrific incident, which involved a flight with 242 people on board — 230 passengers and 12 crew members — resulted in numerous deaths and injuries and left many in shock. Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 52 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian citizen. One survivor — sitting in seat 11A — was found alive after the incident and is currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital, according to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik.

The aircraft involved, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was supposed to be a flagship model — a symbol of advanced design, greater range, and improved passenger experience. This was not an isolated incident. It was the latest in a decades-long pattern of Boeing failures—rooted in corporate negligence, manufacturing shortcuts, and a culture of profit over safety.

A Timeline Of Boeing’s Disasters (2022–2025)

Boeing’s growing problems did not start with Ahmedabad. The company’s track record over the last few years reveals a disturbing pattern:

March 21, 2022 — China Eastern 737-800 Crash: All 132 perished in a catastrophic mid-air incident. The subsequent investigation raised doubts about control surface functionality — a conclusion, Chinese regulators challenged, even as Boeing insisted it was due to pilot error.

January 5, 2024 — Alaska MAX-9 incident: A side panel, a door plug, blew out mid-flight with 177 people on board. The incident forced the FAA to ground all 737 MAX-9 jets. Shortly afterwards, Boeing’s CEO, David Calhoun, announced his resignation.

November 25, 2024 — Swiftair Cargo Crash in Lithuania: An older 737-400 went down, killing 1 and injuring 3. This incident raised additional questions about continued reliance on older models due to delivery delays and poor production schedules with newer jets.

December 29, 2024 — Jeju Air Crash-Landing in South Korea: The 737-800 overran the runway, causing 179 deaths. South Korean authorities opened a criminal investigation in its wake, fueling growing outrage.

June 12, 2025 — Air India 787-8 Crash in Ahmedabad: The most catastrophic incident in this timeline, adding to growing doubts about Boeing’s ability to produce a safe, reliable aircraft.

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The Dreamliner: A “Revolutionary” Jet With A Troubled Past

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, once hailed as a technological marvel, has been plagued by structural flaws, whistleblower warnings, and regulatory red flags:

Composite Materials Risk: Built with carbon-fibre-reinforced composites, the 787 was marketed as lighter and more fuel-efficient. However, improperly filled gaps in fuselage joins (exposed by whistleblowers) could lead to catastrophic mid-flight failures.

 

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Air India was the first Indian carrier to induct the 787 in 2012, using it for long-haul routes like Delhi-Melbourne and London-Perth.

FAA Investigations: The FAA twice halted Dreamliner deliveries (2021-2023) over manufacturing defects, but Boeing resumed production without full transparency. In April 2024, the FAA reopened probes into faulty fuselage joins—the same issue suspected in the Ahmedabad crash.

The Whistleblower Crisis: A Pattern of Silencing Dissent And Cover-Ups

The Ahmedabad Dreamliner crash has reignited scrutiny not just of Boeing’s engineering failures, but of its systematic suppression of whistleblowers who tried to warn about these very dangers. The deaths of insiders like John Barnett, the retaliation against Sam Salehpour, and the fake titanium scandal paint a damning picture of a corporation that prioritizes profits over lives.

John Barnett: The Whistleblower Who Died “Mid-Testimony”

A 32-year Boeing veteran and quality manager at Boeing’s North Charleston plant (787 Dreamliner production site). In 2019, he went public with explosive allegations:

  • Defective oxygen systems: Up to 25% of 787 Dreamliners had faulty oxygen masks that might fail mid-flight.
  • Scrap bin parts: Workers were retrieving rejected parts from trash and installing them on planes to meet deadlines.
  • Rushed inspections: Pressure to skip safety checks led to “non-conforming” parts being untraceable.

In March 2024, Barnett was found dead in his truck in Charleston, South Carolina, from a gunshot wound (ruled a suicide by police). He was midway through depositions for a whistleblower lawsuit against Boeing. A note was recovered but the contents were not disclosed and his family called it a “staged scene”. His estate filed a wrongful death case, accusing Boeing of harassment and intimidation.

Why this matters for Ahmedabad is that Barnett’s warnings about 787 oxygen systems and structural defects directly relate to the Ahmedabad crash investigation. His death silenced a key witness who could have exposed systemic quality control failures in Dreamliners.

Sam Salehpour: The Engineer Who Exposed “Jumped-On Fuselages”

His allegations (2024 FAA complaint) include:

  • Fuselage gaps: Boeing workers “jumped on misaligned fuselage parts” to force them together, risking mid-air disintegration.
  • 1,000+ risky jets: Over 400 Boeing 777s and 1,000 Dreamliners could face premature fatigue failures.
  • Retaliation: After reporting 787 defects, he was transferred to the 777 program—where he found similar flaws.

Boeing denied the claims, but FAA reopened Dreamliner probes in April 2024—just 2 months before Ahmedabad crash.

The Fake Titanium Scandal

In June 2024, Boeing admitted counterfeit titanium (with falsified paperwork) was used in some 787/777 jets. This compromised structural integrity, especially under stress. It was reported that the titanium was purchased from a Chinese supplier who sold fake metallurgy certs that Boeing failed to verify.

Workers’ Confessions: “We Wouldn’t Fly On The Dreamliner”

A 2024 internal survey at Boeing’s South Carolina plant revealed that 10 out of 15 workers refused to fly on the 787, citing:

  • Rushed assembly: “They cut corners to meet quotas.”
  • Drug use: Some workers “high on opioids” during shifts.
  • Defective parts: “If you flag issues, managers ignore you.”

CEO’s Falsified Records: Caught On Camera

A 2024 Senate hearing exposed Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun in a lie. There was video evidence of him personally signing off on faulty 787 inspections despite knowing defects. Calhoun resigned (January 2024), but no criminal charges were filed.

Boeing’s Market Impact And Global Suspensions

Boeing’s repeated failures have resulted in significant financial penalties — $1.1 billion in settlements with regulators and victims’ families — alongside a dramatic 30% drop in its market capitalization. Some major clients are turning away:

  • China barely orders from Boeing anymore.
  • France (with its flagship Air France) and Germany’s Lufthansa are choosing to prioritize Airbus instead.
  • Russia bans further Boeing purchases.
  • The US Air Force delays its own Boeing tanker deliveries.

While regulators and lawmakers pursue their investigations — a process that typically stretches over years — Boeing repeatedly falls back on a familiar tactic: blame the pilots instead of addressing its own failures. This growing controversy underscores a catastrophic weakness in oversight — a failure to hold a major manufacturer accountable when human lives are at risk.

Boeing In Space — An Embarrassment Extends Beyond Airplanes

Boeing’s problems aren’t limited to its commercial jets. The company’s space division is under growing scrutiny. The Boeing Starliner’s return from the International Space Station (ISS) is delayed due to helium leaks and thruster malfunctions — stranding two NASA astronauts in space.

This further highlight ongoing weaknesses in Boeing’s technical prowess — even when financial incentives, oversight, and prestige are supposed to be at their highest.

A Tragic Tale Of Greed And Negligence

The Netflix documentary Downfall: The Case Against Boeing exposes the grim reality behind one of the most respected names in aviation. Directed by Rory Kennedy, the film investigates the crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 (2018) and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (2019), which killed 346 people. At the heart of the tragedy lies Boeing’s flawed Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), a software designed to stabilize the 737 MAX aircraft — but introduced without proper pilot training or full disclosure.

The documentary reveals how Boeing, once led by engineers and safety-first values, shifted its focus to shareholder profits after its merger with McDonnell Douglas. In pursuit of market dominance over Airbus, Boeing rushed the 737 MAX into service, prioritizing speed and cost-cutting over safety. Internal emails show Boeing employees mocking regulators and admitting that they withheld critical information about MCAS.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also comes under fire for delegating oversight responsibilities to Boeing itself, allowing the company to essentially self-certify its aircraft. This regulatory failure delayed critical action even after the first crash.

The film features heartbreaking accounts from victims’ families and whistleblowers, making clear that these were not “accidents” but the results of systemic failure. Downfall is a powerful indictment of corporate greed and regulatory capture, showing how cutting corners in aviation can have deadly consequences. It serves as a sobering reminder that when profit is prioritized over people, trust — and lives — are lost.

A Culture Of Concealment With Deadly Consequences

The tragic Ahmedabad crash has laid bare Boeing’s systemic pattern of silencing dissent and disregarding safety. For years, whistleblowers risked their careers to expose critical flaws—from defective oxygen systems and “jumped-on” fuselages to counterfeit titanium—only to be ignored, transferred, or, in one case, found dead under suspicious circumstances mid-testimony. Regulatory failures compounded the crisis, with the FAA repeatedly trusting Boeing’s self-certification despite mounting evidence of compromised manufacturing standards. The grim reality is that the Ahmedabad disaster was likely preventable; had Boeing heeded these warnings instead of suppressing them, 242 lives might have been spared.

India must now take decisive action: immediately suspending Boeing imports until independent audits verify aircraft safety, demanding access to sealed whistleblower documents from U.S. courts, and preparing legal action against Boeing for negligence if investigations confirm known defects contributed to the crash. The world can no longer afford to accept Boeing’s hollow safety assurances—not when its most vocal truth-tellers face retaliation, and not when the price of corporate negligence is paid in human lives. The Ahmedabad crash isn’t just a tragedy—it’s an indictment of a broken system that prioritizes profit over survival, and a wake-up call for global aviation to break free from Boeing’s lethal complacency.

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