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RG Kar Tragedy: CBI Seeks Polygraph Test Of Former SHO, Narco-Analysis Of Ex-Principal Ghosh

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RG Kar Tragedy: CBI Seeks Polygraph Test Of Former SHO, Narco-Analysis Of Ex-Principal Ghosh

The CBI has applied to a special court in Kolkata for permission to conduct a polygraph test on Tala Police Station’s former SHO Abhijit Mondal and a narco-analysis test of former controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital Sandip Ghosh in connection with its investigation into the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor within the hospital premises last month.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has already conducted polygraph tests on Ghosh and the sole arrested accused in the case, civic volunteer Sanjay Roy.

Sources said that the CBI officials want the narco-analysis test to be done on Ghosh to match his answers with those he gave during the polygraph test.

There is a fundamental difference between a polygraph test and narco-analysis. The polygraph test, also popularly known as lie-detector tests, measures physiological responses like blood pressure, pulse, and respiration of the person being questioned, based on the idea that physiological responses of persons are different when they are lying. On the other hand, narco-analysis involves injecting the person to be questioned with sodium pentothal, popularly termed the “truth drug” or “truth serum”, which puts the person concerned in a stage of hypnosis which is believed to make that person speak only the truth.

On September 13, the special court rejected the CBI’s plea for the narco-analysis of Roy as he refused his consent. Neither a polygraph test nor a narco-analysis can be conducted without the permission of the person on which the test will be performed.

Although Roy gave his consent for the polygraph test, he refused it for narco-analysis. The findings of the polygraph test or narco-analysis can be used as evidence against anyone in the court. Such tests are considered attempts by the investigation agencies to get nearer to the truth in their probe.

Both Ghosh and Mondal are currently in the custody of the CBI, following an investigation into their misleading the initial investigation carried out by Kolkata Police in the case and their attempts to tamper with the evidence.

While the CBI arrested Mondal late on Saturday after seven hours of questioning, Ghosh, who was earlier arrested by the agency in the case of financial irregularities at the institution and was in judicial custody, was also shown as “arrested” in the rape and murder case the same day.

The West Bengal Medical Council has cancelled Ghosh’s medical registration, while the Kolkata Police have suspended Mondal.

–IANS

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Boost For Indian Navy As Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Joins Western Fleet

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In a major boost to the maritime power of the Navy, INS Vikrant, India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, joined the Western Fleet, in the Arabian Sea, officials said here on Friday. The Carrier Battle Group, led by INS Vikramaditya, inducted INS Vikrant with a multi-domain exercise and twin Carrier fighter operations in the Arabian Sea, giving an edge to the Navy’s ‘Sword Arm’.

The INS Vikrant is the Navy’s fourth aircraft carrier and the first built indigenously at the Cochin Shipyard Ltd. at Kochi in Kerala, and will now be based at the naval base in Karwar, Karnataka. The majestic aircraft carrier is a sleek 262 metres (860 feet) long and 62 metres (203 feet) wide and displaces around 45,000 tonnes. It can sail with an air group of up to 36 aircraft, including 26 fixed-wing combat aircraft, plus a mix of helicopters, all equipped with a plethora of lethal weapons, plus search and rescue operations. The INS Vikrant is equipped with four GE gas turbines on two shafts that can generate over 80MW power – enough to illuminate a small city with a population of 20 lakh. Its combat management system (CMS) was developed by Tata Advanced Systems, making it the first by a private company for the Navy, and handed over in March 2019.

INS Vikrant, one of the two operational aircraft carriers along with INS Vikramaditya for the Navy, has 2,300 compartments manned by 1,700 sailors, a hospital complex, cabins for female officers and some 8 km of corridors. The ship was first authorised in 1999 by then Defence Minister George Fernandes, its keel was laid in 2009 by former Defence Minister A. K. Antony and launched in 2013, sea trials started in August 2021.

Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned it to the Navy on September 2, 2022, and INS Vikrant achieved full operational status in November 2023, and has finally joined the Navy’s Western Fleet on the high seas on Friday. In February this year, INS Vikrant, along with INS Vikramaditya, participated in the Milan 2024 multinational naval exercise hosted by the Navy, with the concluding sea phase of the exercises held on board the ship (INS Vikrant).

–IANS

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Actor Vijay’s TVK To Hold First State Meet On October 27

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Actor And Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Head Vijay Unveils Party Flag With Anthem

Tamil actor Vijay has announced that his political party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will hold its first state conference on October 27 in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district.

Vijay announced this upcoming TVK meet in a statement on Friday.

This meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on October 27 in V. Salai village in Vikravandi block in Villupuram district. Vijay will also announce the party’s political ideology, state office-bearers, and policy-based action plans at the meet.

The actor said in the statement, “Our first-ever state conference will be celebrated as a political festival and celebration of ideologies that will guide us and the goals that we will achieve. The conference would spell out the ideology based on which the party will function.”

Vijay also said the conference’s preparatory work had already commenced and would be accelerated soon.

The Tamil actor said in the statement that TVK general secretary N. Anand would meet the Villupuram district collector and police superintendent with a fresh letter seeking permission and police security.

It may be noted that the party’s first state conference was earlier scheduled for September 23, but it was postponed due to various factors, including permission-related issues.

Vijay announced on September 8 that the Election Commission of India (ECI) recognized his party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Vijay had floated his party in February 2024, saying that TVK would not contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and that the party aimed to contest the 2026 Assembly elections from Tamil Nadu.

He then said that his fan club, All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (AITVMI), has been working for the welfare of the people for many years but cannot bring full-fledged social, economic, and political reforms on its own, and for that, political power is required.

In the last local body polls of 2021, members of the actor’s fan AITVMI won 115 of the 169 seats they contested. Interestingly, Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan‘s party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) and actor-director Seeman’s Naam Thamizhar Katchi (NTK) drew a blank in the local body polls.

–IANS

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Tirupati Laddus Row: Letter Petition Seeks Urgent SC Intervention

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Tirupati Laddus Row: Letter Petition Seeks Urgent SC Intervention

A letter petition has been addressed to the Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, seeking the urgent intervention of the Supreme Court into the alleged presence of animal fat in ghee used in making Tirumala laddus. The petition comes in light of recent revelations about the use of animal fat in the preparation of ‘Prasadam’ offered to the deity at the Tirumala Tirupati Temple under the tenure of the previous management of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Trust.

“Recent investigations have revealed a disturbing truth that non-vegetarian products, specifically bird meat (kolis), were used in the preparation of ‘Prasadam’ during the tenure of the previous TTD Trust management,” said the plea filed through advocate Satyam Singh, adding that this act not only violates the fundamental tenets of Hindu religious customs and strikes at the very core of our religious practices and beliefs.

Further, it said that the use of non-vegetarian products in ‘Prasadam’ preparation strikes at the heart of this constitutional protection, when Article 25(1) of the Constitution states that all persons are “equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion.”

“The preparation and distribution of ‘Prasadam’ is an integral part of Hindu religious practice, deeply rooted in tradition and spiritual significance. By contaminating this sacred offering with non-vegetarian elements, the temple management has effectively denied devotees their right to practice their religion as prescribed by their faith,” stated the petition.

It cited several Supreme Court judgments, which emphasised the importance of protecting essential religious practices and held that practices fundamental to the religion and integral to its basic tenets are protected under the Constitution. “This egregious violation at the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple is not merely an isolated incident but a symptom of a larger, systemic issue plaguing the management of our sacred institutions,” the plea added. It said that the violation in question impinged upon the collective right of Hindus as a religious denomination to manage their religious affairs, a right protected under Article 26(b) of the Constitution.

The plea underscored the need for temples to be managed by those who understand and respect the religious customs and sentiments of the devotees, noting that “this violation occurred under the watch of government-appointed officials.”

–IANS

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HM Shah Promises To Drive Out Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants In Jharkhand

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Amit shah West Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a rally in Sahibganj, Jharkhand on Friday, promised to drive out Bangladeshi infiltrators if the BJP comes to power in the state.

The rally marked the launch of the ‘Parivartan Yatra,’ which aimed to deliver the message of ousting the current government and establishing a BJP-led administration that would focus on the state’s development.

HM Shah accused the Hemant Soren-led government of protecting Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators and vowed that a BJP government would ensure their expulsion from Santhal Pargana.

Describing the current state government as the most corrupt, HM Shah cited alleged scams involving MGNREGA (Rs 1,000 crore), land (Rs 600 crore), mining (Rs 1,000 crore), and liquor (Rs 40 crore). He further alleged that the government misappropriated land meant for the Army.

He emphasised that the Parivartan Yatra’s objective was not just to replace the JMM-Congress-RJD government but to establish a government that would eradicate corruption and remove illegal immigrants from the state.

The Union Home Minister said that the Hemant Soren government had broken several promises, such as providing five lakh jobs annually and giving Rs 2,500 monthly to widows, neither of which had been fulfilled.

HM Shah expressed concern over the slogans demanding that Hindus and tribals leave Jharkhand, which he claimed were raised in Pakur district.

He asked, “Did the land belong to tribals or Bangladeshi-Rohingya infiltrators?”

He argued that only a BJP government could safeguard the state’s interests, accusing the current administration of using infiltrators as a vote bank.

He also welcomed the Jharkhand High Court’s order on Bangladeshi infiltration. He stated that the Union Home Ministry, in collaboration with the state government, would form a committee to investigate the intrusion issue.

Highlighting issues related to youth employment, HM Shah accused the state government of leaking exam papers for various job recruitments, including those for Junior Engineers, Lab Assistants, Municipality, Graduate-Level Jobs, and JPSC.

He assured that a BJP government would take strict action against those involved in such leaks.

Other BJP leaders, including state President Babulal Marandi and former Chief Minister Champai Soren, attended the rally.

–IANS

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India’s Readymade Garment Exports Reach Over $6.4 Billion In April-August

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India’s readymade garment exports reach over $6.4 billion in April-August

Bucking the trend amid persisting global challenges, the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports grew 11.9 percent in August compared to last year. The cumulative RMG exports for April-August stood at $6,395 million (about $6.4 billion).

According to the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), apparel exports maintained their growth momentum despite global headwinds, the persisting Red Sea crisis, and other challenges such as logistic costs and global inflation.

Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of AEPC, said that growing at an average of 7.12 per cent in the last five months (April to August 2024-25), RMG exports have bucked the trend of falling merchandise exports, which touched a 13-month low in August.

“It is very encouraging to see the resilience of the industry. With a focus on product quality and environmental and social compliance, the industry is poised to leap into a high growth trajectory and be a major global player in garment exports,” he mentioned.

In recent months, RMG exports have demonstrated an extremely positive trend. The recent surge in RMG exports is a testament to the increasing trust global brands have started reposting in India-made products.

“Our exports to Japan, Korea, Australia, Mauritius and Norway have grown by 7.7 per cent, 16.8 per cent, 12.5 per cent, 6.6 per cent and 17.3 per cent, respectively, in the first quarter of this fiscal year,” said Mithileshwar Thakur, Secretary General AEPC.

To further promote growth, the Council has asked the government for flexibility in fabric import, PLI 2.0 for capacity augmentation, an extension of the interest equalisation scheme for at least five years with an increased rate of 5 per cent for all exporters, an Urban Area Employment Encouragement Scheme, an Incentive for ESG compliance, and a level playing field in important markets such as the EU.

The labour-intensive sector can harness India’s demographic dividend. Hence, the government needs to give it the right push and support, especially when the world is looking for options to switch its sourcing from conventional destinations due to changing geopolitical considerations, said the AEPC.

–IANS

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Puthiya Thalaimurai’s Dravidianist Journo Niranjan, Nelson Xavier And Other Dravidianists Ridicule Hindus On Tirupati Laddu Beef Adulteration

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Puthiya Thalaimurai's Dravidianist Journo Niranjan, Nelson Xavier And Other Dravidianists Ridicule Hindus On Tirupati Laddu Beef Adulteration

On 18 September 2024, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused the former YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government of using substandard ingredients, including animal fat, in the famous Tirupati laddu. However, YSRCP denied these allegations.

A laboratory report revealed that beef tallow, fish oil, and palm oil were used to prepare laddus, which were distributed as prasad at the renowned Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. The report’s findings indicate that the ghee used to prepare the iconic Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRCP regime contained traces of animal fat, including beef tallow and fish oil, leading to widespread outrage and claims of disrespect toward religious sentiments.

As the entire Hindu community is outraged by reports of adulteration of Tirupati Laddu prasadam with beef tallow, pig fat and fish oil, the DMK-supporting Dravidianists in Tamil Nadu have pounced on the opportunity to mock Hindus and their worship of cows.

One such Dravidianist propagandist masquerading as a ‘journalist’ is Niranjan Kumar of Puthiya Thalaimurai news channel.

In an X post that seemingly justified the presence of beef fat in the holy prasadam, the Dravidianist journalist said “Let all those souls who were lynched to death attain peace“, in an apparent dig at gau rakshaks protecting cows from smugglers.

In another post he mocked at Hindus by making reference to a scene from the film ‘Ayan’ in which the antagonist offers laddu to a character played by actor Prabhu, to signify the striking of a deal. Prabhu offers the laddu back to the antagonist to confirm it is not poisoned. However, later Prabhu’s car meets with an accident because the antagonist had removed the nuts and bolts from the wheels.

“You thought I kept it in the laddu? I kept it in the nut-u“, says the antagonist.

In this case, the malice was actually in the laddu and so, the screenshot and snippet of this scene was shared by many Dravidianists and DMK-Congress supporters. Niranjan too shared the same screenshot to mock Hindus.

The bigoted Dravidian propagandist shared another screenshot from the movie ‘Yaaradi Nee Mohini’ in which the character blushes as she says “Achaho Perumale”.

The propagandist at Puthiya Thalaimurai in a sadistic way expressed his elation at Hindu devotees being duped and made to eat laddu laden with beef fat.

Another Dravidian propagandist who calls himself as a journalist is Nelson Xavier. He took at a jibe at the incident saying “Milk, butter, ghee and fat, all belong to cows. Like cow’s milk, its fat is also foodstuff. Don’t talk down beef fat.”

As usual there were other DMK-supporting Dravidianist who took the opportunity to make fun of Hindus.

The above post takes jibe at Hindus saying “Parcel one laddu made of beef fat for the mama (derogatory reference to Brahmins)”.

In the above picture, a DMK IT wing man shared a post mocking Hindus over the presence of beef fat in Tirupati laddu.

Varavanai Senthil, a rabid Dravidianist know for making anti-Hindu remarks who currently does a show for a DMK propaganda channel called Onion Roast and is also associated with the DMK mouthpiece Kalaignar TV, went on a spree of sharing memes that mocked Hindus over fasting for Purattasi month while Tirupati laddu contains beef fat.

Varavanai Senthil Kumar with DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin

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Love Jihad Not A Myth; Former Kerala VC Jancy James Shares Statistics On Interfaith Marriages Shows

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Love Jihad Not A Myth; Former Kerala VC Jancy James says. hindu girls muslim youths

In a video of an undated event circulating widely on social media, Jancy James, the first Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala and UPSC civil service interview board member is seen speaking. Earlier she was the Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala. Mar Andrews Thazhath, the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Thrissur is also seen in the video.

In the video, James speaks about coming across statistical data on marriage registrations in the state where the majority of men were Muslims, almost all of them school dropouts – educated up to 7th or 8th standard and getting married to girls from either Hindu or Christian community.

Jancy James said, “The other day I came across a statistic – 487 registrations at the registration office for marriages. Of these 487 registrations, most of them are marriages between Muslim boys and girls from Hindu or Christian families. Most of these girls were post-graduates and the boys from the Islamic community were just 8th or 10th pass. We are at a point where data won’t lie. Such invasions are occurring in areas where we do not expect. But we see our family as a place of relief, peace, safety, and happiness.”

This video comes at a time when books proclaiming that Love Jihad is a myth get launched and social media influencers keep peddling the same narrative. It is also noteworthy that only when the Christian community came out acknowledging that Love Jihad actually had been happening, did the country take notice. The Christian community also said that they felt safe living with Hindu neighbours rather than Muslim ones.

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MeToo Accused Vairamuthu Writes A Cryptic Post Taking A Dig At Singer Suchitra’s Mental Health

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MeToo Accused Vairamuthu Writes A Cryptic Post Taking A Dig At Singer Suchitra's Mental Health

Lyricist and MeToo-accused Dravidianist poet Vairamuthu was recently in the news when singer Suchitra, recognized for her unique voice in playback singing and her work as a dubbing artist in Tamil cinema, came forward with her own allegations against him. Suchitra, who gained notoriety for the “Suchi Leaks” scandal in 2016, claimed that the lyricist sexually harassed singers, including herself, lending her voice to the growing number of accusations against him.

In an interview, Suchitra then recounted an incident where after receiving inappropriate flattery from #MeToo accused Vairamuthu in a phone call regarding the glamorous song, he invited her to his home to present her with a gift. However, she brought her grandmother along, which visibly shocked Vairamuthu. According to Suchitra, her grandmother confronted Vairamuthu, asserting that Suchitra was like a daughter to him and demanding that he behave responsibly. Vairamuthu, visibly anxious, sweated during the encounter. Vairamuthu nervously retrieved two “Pantene” shampoo bottles when her grandmother asked about the gift. Suchitra claimed that Vairamuthu’s real intention in inviting her was not to give a gift but to make an inappropriate advance.

https://twitter.com/deepu_drops/status/1834902439721591282

This video went viral on social media and led to several memes trolling the lyricist. In response, Vairamuthu posted his signature “poetry” cryptically about Suchitra taking a dig at her alleged mental illness and her failures in life. Vairamuthu wrote on his X handle,

“Because of life failures

Even with a weak heart

Unfulfilled desires

Under stress

At its peak

Some are prone to brain damage

On those who are loved one-sidedly

Perverse words

They throw fiercely;

They speak unrelated languages

Crazy sometimes

Crazy

Sometimes like a clairvoyant

showman

Calling himself God

considerate

For this disease

‘Messianic Delusional Disorder’

Name that

They are punished

Not the needy;

Compassionate;

Out of sympathy

Those who can heal

Psychotherapy

There are pills too

appropriate doctors

to be accessed“

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TaVeKa Head Vijay Drops Tilak/Kungumam From His Pic In Party’s Letter Pad, TVK Slowly Morphing Into DVK?

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TaVeKa Head Vijay Drops Tilak/Kungumam From His Pic In Party's Letter Pad, TVK Slowly Morphing Into DVK?

Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam leader actor Vijay has once again proved he is taking his party on the path of Dravidianist principles. In a recently released press note informing people about his upcoming conference/meeting at Vikravandi on 27 October 2024, Vijay’s letter pad that bears his photo, apart from other details, has something very obviously missing—the tilak—kungumam on his forehead.

Compare this with his very first press note announcing his entry into politics back in February 2024—the letter pad had a picture of the actor with a very visible tilak—kungumam on the forehead.

A few days ago, Vijay visited the Periyar Thidal – memorial of EV Ramasamy, also hailed as Periyar in TN on his birth anniversary (17 September) to pay floral tributes.

On his social media handle, Vijay posted an image of EVR with text saying, “He inculcated awareness among the people of Tamil Nadu who were kept captive by caste, religious dominance and superstitions; He who, through the self-liberating desire of all living beings, cut off the shackles of ups and downs; He inspired people to struggle with rationality; On the birth anniversary of social reformer, rationalist, Socrates of the South, Father Periyar, his emphasis on women’s rights, women’s education, women’s protection.

Equality, Equal Rights, Social Justice. Let’s commit to walking the path!”

Vijay has blatantly avoided wishing Hindus for Hindu festivals such as Tamil Puthandu, Vinayakar Chathurthi, and Krishna Jayanti. In contrast, he wished for Onam, Ramzan, Easter, and neutral special days such as Labour Day, Independence Day, etc.

TVK = DMK 2.0?

Actor Vijay entered into politics with the formation of his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in February 2024 and this move has often been compared to fellow actor and part-time politician Kamal Haasan and his party Makkal Needhi Maiam. This parallel is evident in the strategic moves and statements made by Vijay, which align closely with the ideology of the Dravidian movement and the DMK.

The political landscape of Tamil Nadu, gearing up for the 2026 state legislative assembly elections, will also be witness to yet another cine star namely Vijay, seemingly propelled by the DMK to echo their Dravidian ideology and potentially further divide the votes in the state.

This strategy echoes the historical move where Kamal Haasan entered politics at a time when actor Rajinikanth was contemplating starting his party, with Rajinikanth’s vision leaning towards spiritual politics. To counter this, the DMK strategically supported Kamal Haasan’s political debut to split the votes.

Notably, Vijay, who once proudly identified himself as “Joseph Vijay” and included the phrase “Jesus Saves” on his letterhead during his acting career, made notable changes when he entered TN politics. Upon starting his political party, he shortened his name to just “Vijay,” and the “Jesus Saves” message disappeared from his letterhead. Vijay’s letter pad also features a photo of him adorned with the sacred kungumam (vermillion). Many DMK members such as Jegathrakshakan, and Sekar Babu are often seen with religious marks on their foreheads too.

Actions like these indicate that Vijay is also set to walk the Dravidianist ideology path and further strengthen the claims that his party is only DMK 2.0. In that case, Vijay should consider renaming his party from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to Dravida Vettri Kazhagam.

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