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Over 1,400 Fake URLs Blocked During Operation Sindoor, Says Centre

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The government issued directions for blocking over 1,400 URLs on digital media during ‘Operation Sindoor’, as their content included false, misleading, anti-India news content, communally sensitive content — primarily from Pakistan-based social media accounts, and inciteful content against Indian Armed Forces, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.

Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha that it was observed that certain social media handles, many operating from outside India, were actively propagating false and potentially harmful information during the Pahalgam terror attack and ‘Operation Sindoor.’

“Under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000, the government issued necessary orders to block websites, social media handles and posts in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the State, and public order,” he said.

On 26 April 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had issued an advisory to all media channels to refrain from showing live coverage of defence operations and movement of security forces in the interest of national security. During ‘Operation Sindoor’, a centralised Control Room was established for interdisciplinary and inter-departmental coordination. This Control Room functioned 24×7 and facilitated real-time information dissemination to all media stakeholders.

The minister further informed that this Control Room comprised nodal representatives from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with officers from various government media units, and officials from the Press Information Bureau (PIB). Social media handles and posts spreading fake news and misinformation were actively identified.

“Fact Check Unit under the PIB actively monitored social media platforms and online news sources in real time to detect fake images, edited videos, misleading narratives, and any manipulated content targeting the operation’s objectives, government agencies, or security forces,” said Vaishnaw. The Unit debunked Pakistani propaganda against India and the Indian armed forces and fact-checked many posts countering such content.

Additionally, the links related to disinformation or false news concerning ‘Operation Sindoor’, fact-checked by the FCU, were promptly shared with concerned intermediaries for appropriate action.

-IANS

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EAM S Jaishankar Coins ‘Modi Normal’ As India’s Terror Doctrine In Rajya Sabha

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 30 July 2025 lashed out at the Opposition over feigning ignorance over the term ‘India’s new normal’ and coined a new name ‘Modi normal’ to elucidate the new defining strategy of the country in responding to acts of terror and crushing terrorists as well as their masterminds, irrespective of their location.

Joining the Operation Sindoor debate in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said that some members raised hue and cry over the term ‘new normal’ and hence he was explaining India’s new security doctrine via ‘Modi normal’ and ‘Congress normal’. He said that the ‘Modi normal’ has clearly laid out guidelines and principles on matters of national security that remain steadfast and non-negotiable.

“Terrorists will not be treated as proxies, cross-border terror will get an appropriate response, talks and terror won’t go together, we won’t give into nuclear blackmailing, and blood and water won’t flow together,” he told the House, outlining the redefined national strategy under the Modi government.

Notably, the ‘new normal’ policy came into being after the Modi government gave full operational freedom to the forces during Operation Sindoor and stated that any act of terror on Indian soil will now be seen as an attack on India’s sovereignty and therefore will be responded to by the armed forces in the strongest possible manner.

EAM Jaishankar further said that India’s Operation Sindoor did a global service by destroying hubs of global terror in Pakistan. “Bahalwapur and Muridke remain the biggest centres of nurturing terrorists and spreading terrorism in India and abroad. Our forces reduced it to dust; they did a global service and are being suitably applauded by all,” he said. Lambasting the ‘sceptical’ Opposition, he said that there are ample examples of Pakistani military establishments facing the fury of Indian forces, but there are some who continue to undermine our security forces for certain political motives.

The Minister said that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made a candid confession about Indian military strikes pulverising its military installations, but this fails to convince those who continue to remain sceptical of the Army’s accomplishments.

“Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted that General Munir called him, saying that Indian ballistic missiles hit their Noor Khan air base and missiles like Brahmos targeted their provinces like Rawalpindi,” he said and lamented that the political parties back home are decrying the great achievements of the Indian Armed Forces for scoring political points.

-IANS

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ECI Debunks Viral Dog Voter Claim Shared By Congress Leader Supriya Shrinate

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on 30 July 2025 issued a strong rebuttal to viral social media posts claiming that a dog named “Dog Babu” was issued a residence certificate under Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll (SIR) drive, allegedly making it eligible to vote.

The claim, amplified by multiple political figures, including Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Priyanka Chaturvedi, Congress’ Supriya Shrinate, and activist Yogendra Yadav, shared what appeared to be an official residence certificate issued in the name of a dog, complete with a photo and parental details humorously listed as “Kutta Babu” and “Kuttiya Devi”.

The viral document triggered widespread outrage and mockery, raising questions about the integrity of the voter registration process. However, the ECI has now issued a clarification under its #ECIFactCheck banner, labelling the document as “INCORRECT”.

The Commission stated: “Vote of every citizen is important. No voter of Bihar has given such document to the Election Commission.” The rebuttal emphasised that no such residence certificate has been officially submitted or considered valid in any electoral process.

The document in circulation appears to be fabricated or misused to create political controversy during the SIR campaign, aimed at cleaning and verifying voter rolls in the state. Officials from Bihar’s Revenue Department, whose stamp appears on the fake certificate, also confirmed the image was doctored and had not been issued by any authorised government office. The certificate ID number and QR code seen in the image do not correspond to any legitimate entry in the state database.

The controversy erupted amid heightened political tensions, with opposition parties accusing the government of mismanaging the electoral roll update process. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and several Congress leaders mocked the ECI, suggesting animals could now be enrolled as voters under the BJP-led administration.

-IANS

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Dravidian Model Law & Order: Youth Attacked With Sword Inside Govt Bus In Broad Daylight In Ariyalur, Police Launch Investigation

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In what comes across as a shocking incident, a shining example of Dravidian model law & order, a violent attack inside a government bus in Ariyalur district has gone viral, raising serious concerns about passenger safety. A man armed with a sword entered a bus in Pattapagalle and launched a brutal assault on a young man named Sivakumar from Iravangudi village, Jayankondam.

According to reports, Sivakumar was on his way home on a two-wheeler when a group of nearly 300 men reportedly blocked his vehicle near a bus stand. A confrontation ensued, during which six youths verbally abused and threatened him. When Sivakumar attempted to record the altercation on video for his safety, the situation escalated.

The attackers reportedly followed Sivakumar onto a government bus, where they assaulted him with a sword in broad daylight, in full public view. The disturbing footage of the incident, captured by bystanders and now circulating widely on social media, has triggered public outrage.

Based on Sivakumar’s complaint, police have launched a manhunt for six individuals allegedly involved in the attack, including suspects identified as Karthik, Vinoth, and Kaliya Perumal. Investigations are underway.

Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai shared a video of the incident on his X handle, and he wrote, “Swords swung in broad daylight in a government bus. This is the state of Law and order in Tamil Nadu under the DMK Government. Today, public safety is not a guarantee, but a distant dream. The DMK has successfully dragged TN back by three decades in just 4 years.”

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Former Bangladesh Chief Justice Khairul Haque Remanded For 7 Days In Judicial Forgery Case

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Bangladesh’s former Chief Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque was sent on a seven-day remand by a Dhaka court on 30 July in connection with a case filed over alleged charges of judicial forgery, local media reported.

Dhaka’s Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) court issued the order following a petition filed by Sub-inspector Khaled Miah of Shahbagh police station seeking a 10-day remand for interrogation. Meanwhile, no lawyer represented the former Chief Justice Khairul Haque during the hearing, reports the leading Bangladeshi daily Prothom Alo.

Last week, Khairul was arrested at his Dhaka residence, police confirmed without giving any specific reason. Reports suggest that at least two cases were filed against Khairul in different police stations after the interim regime assumed power in Bangladesh. One of the cases was filed in August of last year by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader and Narayanganj District Bar in connection with Khairul’s verdict, declaring the caretaker government system unconstitutional 13 years ago.

Subsequently, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Dilruba Afroze Tithi passed an order dismissing the case, finding no valid grounds to take cognisance of the charges brought against the former Chief Justice Khairul, local media reported. Recently, Bangladesh’s Awami League party had condemned the “unjust” arrest of Khairul, the former Chief Justice, who delivered the historic verdict in the Bangabandhu assassination case, describing it as part of the “ongoing repression” under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

Analysts reckon the developments as a major political vendetta being pursued by the Yunus regime, as several cases were filed against the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her supporters, and the working officials during her tenure on frivolous grounds immediately following her ouster in August 2024. The unceremonious exit of Hasina last August was globally seen as a major setback to the democratic set-up in the country. The interim government has also received massive criticism for providing shelter to radical and extremist Islamic outfits.

-IANS

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School Students Made To Wait In The Sun For Two Hours Ahead Of DMK Minister Sekar Babu’s Arrival For Event

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Over 120 students at the Arulmigu Kanchi Ekambaranathar Higher Secondary School in Kilpauk, Chennai, were reportedly made to wait in the sun for over two hours ahead of a scheduled visit by Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister Sekar Babu on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.

The students had gathered for a government-sponsored event to distribute bicycles, which was originally announced for 8:45 AM Minister Sekar Babu, however, arrived nearly two hours late after attending multiple other engagements, including the “Annakaramangal Athunnu” program linked to the Chief Minister’s birthday and a temple inspection at the Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore.

According to reports, the delay was further extended by the late arrival of the District Secretary, Chitrarasu, which pushed the event even further.

Eyewitnesses said students were made to stand on either side of the school campus awaiting the minister’s arrival. The lack of basic facilities such as seating or shade led to concerns over the students’ welfare amid the rising morning heat.

When questioned about the delay, Minister Sekar Babu told reporters that he had informed the organisers that he would be arriving only by 10:30 AM. He added that teachers had made the students wait ahead of time and that he had asked them to seat the students in the shade upon arrival. The minister also issued an apology, stating that he regretted any inconvenience caused to the students.

The school, which operates under the administration of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, hosted the event as part of a broader scheme to distribute bicycles to schoolchildren across the state.

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SLBC Report Exposes Grim Financial Inclusion In Rural Bengal: Just ₹279 Savings, ₹19 Loans Per Person

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The latest report by a credible bankers’ body, on 30 July, identified the pathetic state of institutional financial inclusion among people residing in rural West Bengal. The poor show is in terms of both deposits mobilised and loans disbursed by the rural branches operating from the rural belts in the state.

The pathetic picture on this count was revealed in the latest report of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) in West Bengal having representations from both the different banks operating in the state as well as from the West Bengal government. As per the report, while the average savings deposit rate per individual per month in rural West Bengal currently stands at just ₹279, the loan rate per person there is just ₹19.

Economists say that while the low average savings deposit rate per individual per month indicates the lack of adequate disposable income among the people in rural West Bengal to park in savings, the low rate of loans per person indicates their lack of financial credibility to avail of institutional borrowing.

At the same time, economists say, the two figures also indicate the pathetic credit to deposit (CD) ratio in the state, a factor where West Bengal had been traditionally much behind the national average. The CD ratio for any state is determined on the basis of the total deposit accumulation figure in the state being divided by the total loans disbursed figure during a particular financial year. Economists say that the low disposable income affecting regular and reasonable savings is an indication of the lack of adequate employment or income-generation avenues in rural West Bengal and is also an indication of the predominant and over-excessive dependence on farming, which is no longer profitable considering the extremely fragmented land-holding nature in the state.

At the same time, economists say, the self-help group (SHGs) model, which provides avenues for alternative incomes in rural India other than farming, also seems to be lacking successful implementation in rural West Bengal. SHGs not only provide adequate disposable income to people associated with them to park in savings, but also push up the CD ratio, considering that the SHG sector is a major component in institutional loans. Finally, economists say, the long stagnant rate of wages in the unorganised sector in rural West Bengal is yet another factor adversely affecting the institutional financial inclusion there.

–IANS

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Gujarat ATS Arrests Al Qaeda Operative Sama Parveen In Bengaluru

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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has apprehended a 30-year-old woman, Sama Parveen, in Bengaluru for her alleged association with the terrorist group Al Qaeda, officials confirmed on 30 July 2025.

Speaking to the media, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Gujarat ATS, Sunil Joshi, stated that the arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation involving individuals suspected of ties to Al Qaeda. Parveen’s detention follows the earlier arrest of three others believed to be part of the same network.

The recent arrest comes just days after the Gujarat ATS detained four individuals on 23 July 2025; all allegedly connected to Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) a designated terrorist organization aligned with the larger Al Qaeda network.

The four previously arrested individuals have been identified as:

  • Mohd Faiq from Delhi
  • Mohd Fardeen from Ahmedabad
  • Sefullah Kureshi from Modasa in Gujarat’s Aravalli district
  • Zeeshan Ali from Noida, Uttar Pradesh

DIG Joshi noted that all the accused had been under close surveillance based on specific intelligence inputs suggesting links to AQIS. He confirmed that the ATS operation was strategically planned and executed through coordinated monitoring.

Authorities have not yet released further information on Parveen’s specific role or how she is connected to the wider network. Investigations are ongoing, and more details are expected in the coming days.

(With inputs from Mint)

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TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran Slams DMK Over ₹1,000 Crore ‘Toilet Scam’ In Chennai

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Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on 30 July 2025, accused the state government of corruption and mismanagement in the maintenance of public toilets in Chennai.

He claimed that despite spending close to ₹1,000 crore, the condition of public conveniences across the city remains deplorable and called for the people to remove the ruling DMK from power in the next Assembly election.

In a statement issued on 30 July, Nagendran alleged that around ₹620 crore had been spent under the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ for the upkeep of 10,000 public toilets spread across 1,260 locations in Chennai. Additionally, he alleged that ₹430 crore was allocated for the privatisation of public toilets in Royapuram and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar zones.

“Nearly ₹1,000 crore has been spent, yet the quality of these facilities is abysmal. Who is this government fooling?” he asked. Nagendran also pointed to what he called an inexplicable hike in maintenance costs. “In January 2022, the cost of maintaining a single public toilet was ₹3.18, but by September 2022, it had shot up to ₹363.90. Where did the remaining ₹360.72 go?” he questioned.

He added that three-fourths of the toilets in Chennai lack basic amenities such as water supply, doors and latches, with stained floors and a persistent stench. “This exposes the corrupt face of the DMK government,” he said. The BJP leader also recalled the women-centric ‘She Toilets’ initiative launched in 2023 at a cost of ₹4.5 crore, alleging that most of these mobile units had disappeared within a year. “The few remaining units are in such poor condition that they cannot be used, posing a major public health hazard,” he said.

Chennai’s public toilets have long faced criticism over poor maintenance and accessibility. While the city corporation has tried various models, including outsourcing maintenance to private contractors, the results have been inconsistent. Many residents complain that a majority of the facilities remain unhygienic, and women and children, in particular, find it difficult to use them. Civic activists have often cited a lack of monitoring and accountability as key reasons for this state of affairs.

Calling the alleged irregularities “outrageous,” Nagendran said the DMK government was “plundering people’s money” even in the name of basic amenities. “This government will go to any extent to fill its coffers. Tamil Nadu will be revived only when this regime is removed from power,” he claimed.

–IANS

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Fresh Row At R.G. Kar Medical College Over Irregular House Staff Appointments

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State-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a woman doctor was raped and murdered last year and multi-crore financial irregularities were detected, is in the midst of a fresh controversy again. This time, the controversy is over the irregularities in the appointment of house staff for the institute, where the main allegation is the abrupt creation of additional seats.

West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front (WBJDF), which was leading the mass movement on the R.G. Kar rape-murder issue last year, has flagged this issue of irregularities in house staff appointment in the institute. The additional seats created were allotted to one particular department, they said.

WBJDF pointed out that till the recent past, the number of house staff seats in R.G. Kar, combining the new and old batches, was 105, with 84 seats allotted for new candidates, while 21 seats were allotted for the supplementary batch candidates. However, this year, the controversy has erupted as 12 additional seats under this category were created, and surprisingly, all these additional seats were allotted not only in quota for the supplementary batch candidates but also for a single department of cardiology.

WBJDF alleged that the creation of these additional seats, under the supplementary batch candidates and all for the same department, smells of foul play in the process. According to Dr Aniket Mahato, one of the leading faces of the R.G. Kar movement last year, although the request for an increase in the number of house staff seats in the hospital came from the junior doctors, they never expected that the increase would be done in such an arbitrary manner.

“It is surprising to see that 12 seats have been increased in just one department, and all under the supplementary batch quota. How could the seats be increased for one particular department overnight?” he questioned.

Trinamool Congress-backed rival junior doctors’ body, West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Association (WBJDA), had been cautious in giving its reaction on the matter. “There should not be a controversy on this issue. The principal has assured us that the authorities would look into the matter. If any irregularities have taken place, then the matter should be probed and resolved,” said WBJDA office-bearer Sourav Das. R.G. Kar’s medical superintendent-cum- vice-principal (MSVP), Saptarshi Chatterjee, has assured that a proper clarification in the matter would be provided to the institute authorities at the right time.

It was during the tenure of the former principal of R.G. Kar, Sandip Ghosh, that corruption in the appointment of house staff in the cardiology department surfaced first time. Ghosh, as well as a junior doctor and leader of Trinamool Congress student wing, Ashish Pandey, were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for their involvement in the multi-crore financial irregularities at R.G. Kar. Both Ghosh and Pandey are currently in judicial custody.

–IANS

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