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Madurai Bench Of Madras High Court Stays Wedding Hall Construction Funded By Palani Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple’s “Surplus” Funds

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The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Monday, 30 June 2025, issued a stay order on the construction of a wedding hall funded by temple donations from the Palani Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, holding that such utilization of temple funds violates the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Act, 1959.

The order was passed by a Division Bench in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Shri Rama Ravikumar, President of the Hindu Tamizhar Katchi, challenging the legality of using ₹9.80 crore from temple funds for the construction of a commercial marriage hall.

The project was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and a state cabinet minister earlier this year.

The wedding hall in question was part of a broader scheme announced in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 2022 by the Minister of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE), who proposed using around ₹80 crore from surplus temple funds for building such halls at 27 major temples across the state.

In 2022, the Tamil Nadu government announced plans to construct marriage halls using surplus funds from 27 major temples, claiming it would enhance temple revenues and benefit devotees. One such project, a ₹6 crore wedding hall at the Kallimandhaiyam Varadaraja Perumal Temple near Ottanchathiram, was also challenged in court.

The High Court had previously ruled that diverting temple funds for commercial purposes is illegal, as temples are meant solely for religious activities. Despite this, the HR&CE Department continued with the Palani temple project, prompting Rama Ravikumar’s PIL.

The PIL was heard earlier on 7 June 2025, when the bench issued an interim order declaring that the construction of wedding halls using temple funds appeared unconstitutional and asked the Commissioner of the HR&CE Department to respond. That order set the stage for the stay issued on 30 June 2025.

This marks the third time in three months that Rama Ravikumar has successfully halted illegal HR&CE projects.

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Counterfeit ISI Labels Seized At DMK MP’s Son’s Bottled Water Unit In Thanjavur

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A recent investigation by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has uncovered the use of counterfeit ISI certification labels at a drinking water plant owned by the son of a DMK Rajya Sabha MP.

Kalyanasundaram, a DMK member of the Rajya Sabha, hails from Pampapadaiyur near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district. His son, Muthuselvam, operates a packaged drinking water business named ‘Holy Drop Packaged Drinking Water’ located in the same area.

Following a complaint received at the BIS Madurai office alleging the use of fake ISI labels on bottled water, an inspection team led by Dayanand, a BIS scientist and chairman, carried out a raid on 25 June 2025.

During the operation, officials seized 17,534 bottles of drinking water of various sizes bearing counterfeit ISI marks under multiple brand names such as Bryn Aqua, Active Aqua, and Winway. In addition, around 380,000 fake ISI labels were confiscated, and a notice was issued to the company.

BIS officials confirmed that legal proceedings are being initiated under Section 17 in conjunction with Section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The law prescribes strict penalties, including imprisonment up to two years and a minimum fine of ₹2 lakh for the first offense, and fines of ₹5 lakh or up to ten times the value of the goods for repeat violations. The authorities indicated that once the investigation is complete, a criminal complaint will be filed, and appropriate action will be taken under the Indian Standards Act.

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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237 Foreigners Deported From Tamil Nadu Since 2022, State Informs Madras High Court

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In a detailed submission to the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, the Tamil Nadu government revealed that 237 foreign nationals have been deported from the state between 2022 and 25 May 2025.

The information was part of a counter-affidavit filed by N. Stephen Jesubatham, Superintendent of Police, Security Branch CID, Chennai, on behalf of the Director-General of Police. According to the affidavit, 66 cases were registered during this period involving 188 foreigners who were found overstaying in Tamil Nadu. In addition, 14 cases involving 31 African nationals were related to drug trafficking, while 65 more cases were filed against 280 foreign nationals for various other criminal offenses.

The Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs reported that, as of 25 May 2025, a total of 17,770 foreign nationals have overstayed in Tamil Nadu since 2011. Many of them have since moved to other states, and both the Bureau and Tamil Nadu Police are actively working to locate and monitor them.

Following the recent terror incident in Pahalgam, the Ministry of Home Affairs has revoked all valid visas issued to Pakistani nationals excluding those for medical, diplomatic, long-term, and official purposes. Medical visas remained valid only until 29 April 2025. Currently, 40 Pakistani nationals are residing in Tamil Nadu, with 16 on long-term visas and 24 having applied for extensions. All of them are lawfully present, as per the Home Ministry’s orders.

In terms of Rohingya migrants, the state has recorded 95 Myanmar nationals residing within its borders. The Centre has recently revised its procedures for identifying and deporting undocumented Bangladeshi and Rohingya individuals.

To better manage the situation, a special detention facility is operational in Tiruchirappalli, currently housing 151 foreign nationals. In anticipation of overcrowding, the government has re-designated the Cheyyar Special Camp in Tiruvannamalai district to hold such individuals until legal proceedings conclude, and deportation is carried out, as per the Foreigners Act.

Several undocumented Bangladeshi nationals have been apprehended across the state and are currently held in Puzhal Central Prison. If they are released on bail, they will be transferred to special camps pending deportation.

Police Commissioners and District Superintendents, who serve as Foreigners Registration Officers (FROs), have been instructed to routinely trace and verify the identities of overstaying foreigners. These officials are responsible for updating records, initiating legal action when necessary, and regularizing stays where applicable. Additionally, each FRO office has designated a Deputy Superintendent of Police as a nodal officer to oversee operations related to the Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP).

When a foreigner is arrested, FROs initiate deportation procedures under the Foreigners Act. The State government coordinates with the Ministries of External and Home Affairs to secure travel documents and carry out deportations when necessary. Monitoring remains ongoing, and any illegal activity involving foreign nationals will prompt immediate legal action, including expulsion.

The court, presided over by Justices S.M. Subramaniam and A.D. Maria Clete, directed the Central government to respond within three weeks and scheduled the next hearing accordingly. The matter stems from a public interest litigation filed by K.K. Ramesh of Madurai, urging swift action against foreigners who continue to reside in India after their visas have expired.

(With Inputs from The Hindu)

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Radical Islamist New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani To Impose Jizya On Whites In America?

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New York City mayoral candidate Islamist jihadi Zohran Mamdani is facing fierce backlash after doubling down on his proposal to impose higher property taxes on what he describes as “richer and whiter neighborhoods” of New York City, effectively proposing a race-coded redistribution policy that critics say resembles a modern-day jizya.

In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Mamdani refused to back down, reportedly claiming that the proposal was “not driven by race,” even though his own campaign materials specifically and repeatedly target white homeowners by name.

“That is just a description of what we see right now. It’s not driven by race. It’s more of an assessment of what neighborhoods are being under-taxed versus over-taxed,“ he claimed.

Dubbed “the Fidel Castro of New York“ by billionaire critic John Catsimatidis, Mamdani argued that New York’s current property tax system is inherently unfair. He pointed to Mayor Eric Adams’ unfulfilled campaign promise to reform the system within his first 100 days as evidence of its inequities.

“Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist”

Mamdani went further, declaring that billionaires themselves should not exist. “I don’t think that we should have billionaires, frankly,“ he said, despite New York City being home to 123 billionaires, more than any other city in the world.

When pressed on whether he would need the support of wealthy business leaders like supermarket magnate John Catsimatidis to govern effectively, Mamdani dismissed the idea. “I don’t know if I need his support specifically,“ he said, before claiming that his tax hikes would ultimately benefit businesses by making the city more affordable for workers.

Catsimatidis, who owns the Gristedes chain and WABC radio, fired back, comparing Mamdani’s policies to those of communist Cuba. “Zohran is trying to be the Fidel Castro of New York,” Catsimatidis told The New York Post. “If he’s elected mayor, he’ll make New York City the next Detroit.”

Mamdani is proposing a sweeping socialist overhaul of the city, including free buses, universal childcare, a $30 minimum wage, rent freezes, and city-run supermarkets, with the entire bill footed by the city’s top 1% of earners. But while Mamdani boasts about taxing billionaires, critics point out that his proposed policies will suffocate the middle class, destroy small businesses, and accelerate New York’s economic collapse.

If elected, Mamdani would be the first Muslim and Indian American to lead New York City, but his campaign has been marred by repeated controversies. In the interview (mentioned above), Mamdani refused three times to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada,” a slogan widely seen as antisemitic and threatening. Instead of denouncing it, Mamdani reportedly said, “That’s not language that I use,” and dodged further questions by arguing that it was not the mayor’s job to “police speech.”

Even House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries distanced himself, reportedly stating that “globalize the intifada” was unacceptable and that Mamdani would need to clarify his position.

Mamdani is currently the presumptive Democratic nominee and leads the polls heading into the November general election. He faces a divided opposition: incumbent Eric Adams running as an independent, Republican Curtis Sliwa, ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo, and lawyer Jim Walden.

Critics warn that Mamdani’s platform represents a calculated assault on property owners, taxpayers, and religious minorities, and is laced with class envy, racial guilt politics, and dangerous ideological extremism. While masquerading as “equity,” his agenda, they argue, is nothing more than coerced redistribution by racial targeting, designed to reshape New York in the image of failed socialist experiments.

(With inputs from New York Post)

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Sun News Peddles Misinformation On ‘Water Tax For Farmers’; PIB, Jal Shakti Ministry Debunk Fake News

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Once again, Sun News, the media outlet owned by the ruling DMK’s family, finds itself at the center of controversy after being caught disseminating misleading information. On 27 June 2025, the channel published a post falsely claiming that the Union government had decided to impose a tax on the water used by farmers.

The news card shared by the channel read, “Union government to tax agricultural water. The Union government has decided to tax the water used by farmers. ‘We are coming up with a new scheme to prevent water wastage. Through this, farmers will get the water they need. They will be taxed according to their usage.'”

This assertion was swiftly debunked by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, which categorically dismissed the report as false and misleading.

According to the official statement, no such tax is being imposed on farmers. The clarification from the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, stated that the claim misrepresents the Centre’s ongoing pilot under the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM), part of the Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayi Yojana (PMKSY).

This initiative, the Ministry clarified, is aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and ensuring fair distribution of water using advanced technologies such as pressurized pipelines, IoT systems, and SCADA tools. At no point does the scheme mandate levying water charges on farmers. This was clearly reiterated during a recent press conference by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.

The Ministry also reminded that ‘agriculture’ and ‘water’ are State subjects under the Indian Constitution. Therefore, any decision regarding user charges if considered falls under the jurisdiction of individual State governments, not the Centre.

Calling for responsible journalism, the Ministry urged media outlets to verify facts before publishing stories that could incite unwarranted concern among farmers and the general public. This official clarification was issued to maintain transparency and counter the spread of false information.

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Madras High Court Fines TN Govt ₹1 Lakh For Defying Court Ruling On Minority School Teacher Appointment

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The Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Tamil Nadu government challenging the appointment of a teacher in a minority educational institution and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on the state. The court directed that the fine amount be paid to the concerned school within four weeks and allowed the government to recover the amount from the official responsible for denying the appointment.

The case pertains to a vacancy in the Urdu department at Madrasa-e-Azam, a government-aided primary school in Tirupattur district. Hajira was appointed to the post in 2022, and the school administration had requested government approval for the appointment. However, the District Elementary Education Officer refused approval in 2023, citing the teacher’s lack of qualification under the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).

In March 2024, the High Court ruled in favour of Hajira, stating that TET requirements do not apply to minority institutions. Despite this, the Director of Elementary Education and others filed an appeal. A division bench comprising Justices R. Subramanian and K. Surender dismissed the appeal, observing that the issue had already been settled by the court.

The bench also noted that the appeal amounted to a waste of judicial time and public resources and held that the fine could be recovered from the official who issued the original denial order.

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Alleged Proselytisation At Children’s Camp In Haryana; Similar Case Reported In Madhya Pradesh

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A summer children’s camp organised at a local church in Ambala, Haryana, has come under scrutiny after Bajrang Dal activists confronted the organisers over alleged religious indoctrination of minors. A video of the altercation, which has since surfaced online, purportedly shows members of the organisation questioning the church staff about religious content being imparted to children under the guise of a vacation camp.

Activists alleged that children attending the camp were being taught Christian doctrines and urged to accept the faith, raising concerns about violation of constitutional and child protection norms. Police have yet to confirm if a formal complaint has been filed in the matter.

The incident has drawn comparisons to a case in Chaubara Jagir village of Sonkutch Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, where a similar alleged conversion operation involving tribal minors was reported earlier this month. On 20 June 2025, police at Sonkutch Police Station registered FIR No. 409/2025 under the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021.

According to the complaint filed by local resident and Hindu activist Gajraj Singh Sendhav, a group was conducting what was presented as a free coaching class for tribal children. However, the complainant alleged that the initiative was a front for religious conversion, involving inducements such as money, education, and other material benefits.

The FIR stated that five individuals, identified as Manju, Kiran, Mahida, Sachin, and Mithun, were found conducting a religious session at the residence of one Bhagnu Jiyaji, where Christian posters were displayed and sermons were delivered that allegedly disparaged Hindu deities. The complainant reported that the accused told those gathered that their gods could not protect them and promised blessings upon converting to Christianity.

The accused reportedly offered ₹50,000, free school admissions, and other incentives in exchange for religious conversion. Following a confrontation with local residents, police arrived at the scene and detained the group. They were subsequently booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, which prohibit conversion by allurement or coercion, particularly when involving minors or Scheduled Tribes. Convictions under these sections carry penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment.

Videos from the site allegedly showed children seated on mats in a house repurposed as a classroom, with religious posters prominently displayed. One of the posters read, “Jesus says, allow children to come to me. Only they will go to heaven who send their kids to me.”

Gajraj Singh told Organiser that he and others had been monitoring the group’s activities and claimed that children were being asked to pray to Jesus. One of the accused reportedly fled with a bag believed to contain religious literature.

This incident in Dewas is the latest in a string of reported cases in tribal-dominated areas of Madhya Pradesh, such as Jhabua, where activist groups have alleged systematic proselytisation efforts. Reports from Jhabua have highlighted covert religious meetings in forested areas and the use of inducements to convert vulnerable communities.

As regards the Dewas case, the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021, requires prior approval from the district magistrate for any religious conversion and includes provisions to nullify conversions made solely for the purpose of marriage. The law places the burden of proof on the accused and imposes enhanced penalties when victims are minors, women, or members of Scheduled Castes or Tribes.

(With inputs from Organiser)

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Dravidian Model: Open Alcohol Consumption In Maraimalai Nagar Alarms Residents, Demand Removal Of TASMAC Shops Near Residential Areas

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Residents of Maraimalai Nagar have voiced serious concerns over the public nuisance caused by open consumption of alcohol in public spaces. They alleged that the presence of TASMAC liquor shops near residential areas, temples, and schools has created unsafe conditions, especially for women and schoolchildren.

Local residents reported that people were purchasing alcohol from TASMAC outlets in Anna Salai and Pavendar Salai and consuming it openly on pavements, near Ninnakarai Lake, and in parks. They stated that the absence of bar facilities at these outlets was forcing drinkers into public areas, creating an atmosphere of fear and discomfort for passersby.

They further claimed that the shops were located on busy roads frequented by schoolchildren and women commuters. According to residents, despite repeated protests and court orders mandating the removal of liquor shops near sensitive zones, authorities had taken no action to relocate them.

Some residents said that the illegal sale of alcohol was thriving in areas such as Singaperumal Temple and Maraimalai Nagar. They alleged that liquor was being sold 24 hours a day at inflated prices and that it was commonly divided and sold as ‘cutting’ portions for ₹100.

They also expressed concern that intoxicated individuals were often found lying unconscious on the roads and questioned whether law enforcement officials were turning a blind eye to the illicit trade.

Residents urged the district administration to take immediate steps to remove the TASMAC outlets from residential and school zones and to crack down on the illegal liquor trade operating in the area.

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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AIADMK Calls Out Kollywood Celebrities’ Stoic Silence On Custodial Death Under DMK Regime After Vocal Activism During EPS Regime

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The AIADMK IT wing has taken a direct swipe at pro-Dravidianist DMK-sympathizing Kollywood actors, mocking their selective outrage and performative activism. During the AIADMK regime, several Kollywood celebrities like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya, Vetrimaaran and others were vocally critical of the government, especially during the tragic custodial death of P. Jeyaraj and his son Bennix in Sathankulam. Even though the then-government was handling the case with caution due to its sensitive nature and COVID-19 restrictions, these stars acted as de facto mouthpieces for the opposition DMK, amplifying its narrative and portraying the administration in a negative light.

Now, under the DMK’s rule, a similar tragedy has occurred yet again with a 27-year-old Ajithkumar, a temple security guard, died in police custody in Sivaganga after allegedly being assaulted during interrogation over a theft case. Initially released after questioning, he was detained again the next day by a special team and reportedly beaten following conflicting statements. His guilt or innocence remains unconfirmed, but what’s clear is the conspicuous silence from the same celebrities who once rallied against state violence.

This glaring double standard hasn’t gone unnoticed. The AIADMK IT wing took to its official X account to call out the hypocrisy with biting sarcasm, posting, “Which celebrity do you miss the most at this time, who only spoke out during the AIADMK rule? Tell us in the comments.”

The post has sparked a wave of online reactions, with many netizens echoing the sentiment that the so-called social justice warriors of Kollywood seem to have lost their voice when the spotlight turned toward a government they ideologically support.

Stoic Silence Of Kollywood Virtue Signallers

‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth, who relased a picture of his ‘angry face’ expressing shock over the incident and calling for all the officials to be severely punished, has gone on mute to shoot for his next film with Sun Pictures.

Director Vetrimaaran who had made a film on custodial torture and had tweeted supporting justice for Jeyaraj and Bennix hasn’t uttered a word on any of the above deaths.

The last tweet of his was in support of Jai Bhim, a controversial film starring and produced by ‘actor’ Suriya on police torture. He went on to say, “This entire incident as a result of an organised crime.”

Many other Kollywood personalities like ‘Jayam’ Ravi, directors Vetrimaaran, Karthik Subbaraj, Pa. Ranjith and others have resorted to looking the other way.

Pa. Ranjith’s is an interesting case where he has played safe by retweeting a tweet from another handle about the recent Thiruvannamalai incident. Just like a soft slap on the cheek. Maybe he is having some trouble in his spine (probably lacks one), to give a hard-hitting statement.

This dead silence now and selective outrage from these celebrities tells a lot about their opportunism and how they stand in mercy at the gates of Gopalapuram.

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How Leftist Pro-Congress Rag ‘The Wire’ Twisted Indian Defence Attache’s Statements Demeaning Indian Armed Forces Victory Against Pakistan

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In yet another glaring instance of selective quoting and narrative distortion, The Wire has published a misleading article titled “IAF Lost Fighter Jets to Pak Because of Political Leadership’s Constraints”, falsely attributing a statement to India’s Defence Attache to Indonesia, Captain (IN) Shiv Kumar. The report is not just factually inaccurate—it is a textbook case of twisting a nuanced military briefing into a politically loaded attack on the Indian government and armed forces.

What Was Actually Said

Captain Shiv Kumar, during a 35-minute academic seminar in Jakarta on 10 June 2025, clearly praised the Indian Armed Forces’ calibrated, precise, and non-escalatory response to Pakistani aggression during the May 2025 Operation Sindoor. Far from criticising the political leadership, he highlighted the disciplined restraint shown by India, which targeted only terror infrastructure, in line with India’s doctrine of avoiding unnecessary escalation in a nuclear neighbourhood.

Yes, he did refer to “constraints given by the political leadership”, but in the specific context of the initial targeting directive not to hit enemy military or air defence installations. This decision was framed as a strategic restraint, not a failure. He explicitly stated that once losses were registered, Indian forces swiftly adapted, achieving complete air superiority by May 10 through targeted strikes using BrahMos missiles. His full statement was, “So India’s counter-response was again swift, precise and non-escalatory, there is one point that there was the issue of separation of enemy air defense and destruction of enemy air defense which was not undertaken earlier because the constraints given by the political leadership was to only target the terrorist camp. However still it went on and so what news we know, I may not agree with Tommy when he says that India lost so many aircrafts and all that but we all can agree that whatever losses was mentioned, it only speaks about the 7th of May, but this skirmish went on till 10th of May. So what happened on 8th of May, 9th of May, and 10th of May is, this is what happened. so there was complete air superiority and there was separation of enemy air defense undertaken and then one could hit with impunity.”

What The Wire Did Instead

The Wire, in its typical fashion, cherry-picked fragments and twisted them into a fabricated narrative that India’s jets were lost “because of political leadership’s constraints.” That quote does not exist in the presentation. It is an invention, designed to undermine both the civilian leadership and military operations. Their report overlooks the full timeline, ignores the Defence Attaché’s full speech and praise for India’s professionalism, and strategically omits the shift in tactics that turned the tide in India’s favour. Moreover, it sidelines the fact that India refrained from targeting Pakistani military assets as a matter of deliberate, sovereign policy, not compulsion.

Unlike Pakistan, which escalated indiscriminately, India adhered to its policy of proportionate response. And when the battlefield situation evolved, so did the strategy. By May 10, India had successfully neutralised Pakistani air defences and established clear superiority.

This is not The Wire’s first attempt to distort defence matters. From surgical strikes to Balakote to now Operation Sindoor, their reporting consistently seeks to erode public trust in India’s armed forces by misrepresenting official statements and military achievements.

It is noteworthy that after the controversy created by The Wire’s false reporting, the Indian Embassy in Jakarta released a statement clarifying that, “We have seen media reports regarding a presentation made by the Defence Attache at a Seminar. His remarks have been quoted out of context and the media reports are a misrepresentation of the intention and thrust of the presentation made by the speaker. The presentation conveyed that the Indian Armed Forces serve under civilian political leadership, unlike some other countries in our neighbourhood. It was also explained that the objective of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist infrastructure and the Indian response was non-escalatory.”

Although The Wire updated this information in its article, it did not make any amends to the title or the content.

Selective quoting, invented headlines, and deliberate omission of context are tools of propaganda that the likes of The Wire employ to set anti-India narratives. Captain Shiv Kumar’s presentation was a clear exposition of India’s doctrine of strategic restraint, effective escalation control, and military professionalism. By turning that into a fabricated indictment of the political leadership, The Wire has misled its readers as well as disrespected the very ethos of our Armed Forces.

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