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Former Indian Express Journo Irena Akbar Tries To Justify Hamas Terrorists Stripping, Mutilating And Parading Naked A Dead Jewish Woman

As the world is still coming to grips with what happened in Israel after the Islamic terror group Hamas carried out one of the deadliest terror attacks, Irena Akbar who once worked as a journalist for the Indian Express came out to defend the terrorist’s actions after they had kidnapped a German Jewish woman, sexually assaulted her, mutilated her body, and paraded it all over Gaza.

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Irena Akbar in her long X post wrote, “The woman, whose body was being taken in a pick-up truck, has been identified as Shani Louk, a German-Israeli dual citizen who was reportedly attending a music festival. First, this is NOT an etiquette of war in Islam to attack women, and hence this is condemnable.

Everyone on social media was aghast when they saw the body of this young Jewish woman identified as Shani Louk, a German-Israeli dual citizen who was reportedly attending a music festival. However, according to Irena one must not blame the Hamas terrorists because Shani Louk was already in a state of undress as she had posted photos in her Instagram account where one can see she is only in her bikini.

The Islamist journalist further said, “It could be possible that when she was killed, she was wearing a bikini or other skin-exposing garment. I am writing this with DUE RESPECT TO HER, and I DON’T mean to demean her, or justify what happened to her. I am being factual here, based on evidence from her own Instagram account where she would post pictures of herself in such clothes. So, it cannot be ruled out that Shani (with all due respect to her) was wearing a bikini or other similar garment when she was killed or captured“.

Irena did not stop there and she went on to write, “…I am being factual here, based on evidence from her own Instagram account where she would post pictures of herself in such clothes. So, it cannot be ruled out that Shani (with all due respect to her) was wearing a bikini or other similar garment when she was killed or captured,”

The former Indian Express journalist who has a very vivid imagination and over the years had mastered the art of false equivalency did not stop there and tried to balance her assessment of this horrid situation. She said, “So, let’s be fair before jumping to outrage, or celebration. Also, I have a question for non-Muslims: You often share pictures of bikini-clad Iranian women on beaches before the Islamic Revolution of 1979. You lament that the women were “free and liberated” in Iran before Shariah law was adopted. You use the bikini as a symbol of freedom and liberation for Muslim women of Iran, and you contrast that with the hijab, a symbol of “oppression” under Iran’s mandatory hijab law. So, why do you have a problem when Shani Louk was possibly wearing a bikini (when she was sadly captured)? Why do you have a problem when her almost-naked body could be publicly seen? Are you again using a woman’s uncovered body to make a point against Palestinians, and Muslims? “. 

But what this secular journalist conveniently forgets to mention as she tries to justify what terrorists did to German tourist Shani Louk is that Shani’s dead body is on the back of truck with her clothes torn off. Her body seems to have been mutilated with terrorists spitting on her and also chanting Allah-hu-Akbar.

This is not the first time that Irena Akbar has made controversial comments espousing her Islamist views.

In April 2021, Irena Akbar caused controversy by attributing the Coronavirus pandemic to Allah’s will. She stated that her intention was not to express gratitude for the virus, which had tragically affected her family, including the loss of her aunt and her father’s ICU admission, as well as causing suffering in many households. Instead, she emphasized that while some individuals with fascist intentions were making their plans, she believed that God had His own plans.

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She described the situation for Indian Muslims as being caught between two difficult choices. On one hand, they faced the threat of COVID-19 and the fear it brought, while on the other hand, they lived in fear of state-sponsored anti-Muslim violence. She noted that the former was not specifically targeting Muslims, and she believed that eventually, the public would question the government’s actions. In contrast, she feared that in the latter scenario, the public might welcome such violence.

In February 2020, she asserted that the Muslim community should not trust Dalits. She argued that during communal riots in Gujarat in 2002, which followed the Godhra train carnage orchestrated by a Muslim mob, Dalits played a role she described as “foot soldiers” in acts of violence against Muslims, including gang rapes and killings. She expressed distrust in Dalits, citing their mistreatment by their upper-caste Hindu counterparts rather than by Muslims. She also advocated for boycotting businesses run by Hindus.

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Now Indians Can Travel From TN To Sri Lanka Through A Ferry

After a span of more than forty years, Tamil Nadu and northern Sri Lanka are poised to reconnect via a maritime route with the launch of a passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai on 10 October 2023.

This significant development is aimed at enhancing the people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), the ferry service will traverse a distance of 60 nautical miles, linking Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu with Kankesanthurai, situated near Jaffna, the capital of northern Sri Lanka.

The journey is expected to last approximately three hours and will be serviced by a high-speed vessel named Cheriyapani.

The SCI has highlighted that this service presents a valuable opportunity for the people of India and Sri Lanka to undertake cost-effective trips to Jaffna and Tamil Nadu, further solidifying the longstanding ties between the two nations.

According to a report from the Deccan Herald, the one-way fare for this ferry service is projected to be approximately Rs 7,500, and passengers will be granted a generous baggage allowance of 40 kg.

This development follows an agreement reached between the two countries to resume passenger ferry services between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai, along with efforts to promptly restart ferry services between Rameswaram and Talaimannar.

These decisions were made during the visit of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in July of this year.

The passenger ferry service between Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu and Talaimannar in northern Sri Lanka was discontinued in 1982 due to the civil war in Sri Lanka. However, a ferry service between Thoothukudi and Colombo was briefly initiated during the UPA-II government but lasted only five months.

The revival of the passenger ferry service to northern Sri Lanka after decades will offer an alternative mode of transportation for those traveling from Tamil Nadu to Jaffna.

Jaffna and Chennai share close geographical, historical, and cultural ties, and the availability of both direct flights and ferry services will be beneficial for the Sri Lankan diaspora in India, as it eliminates the need to transit through Colombo, which can be time-consuming.

Currently, Air India operates a direct flight service between Chennai and Jaffna. However, the ferry service is expected to boost tourism in the Jaffna peninsula.

(With inputs from Swarajya)

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From A Man Who Didn’t Even Complete Schooling To Becoming An ‘Educationist’: The Rise Of Jagathrakshakan

ED Slaps ₹908 Crore Fine On DMK MP Jagathrakshakan And His Family

Engineering colleges, medical colleges, hospitals, universities, breweries, hotels, marriage halls, mining, cements, you name a business, this man has his venture thriving in each of the business. This one man from the DMK is probably one of the richest man in India and is one of the important financers for the DMK. The name is Jagathrakshakan. 

 Jagathrakshakan is in the news lately owing to the IT raids occuring at his home and offices and it is not new for him. In fact, this time when the sleuths came, he had served them with tender coconut water.

So who is this DMK member that the authorities are investigating?

Jagathrakshakan’s name is synonymous with both political influence and business prowess; he has captured the imagination of many with his meteoric rise. Hailing from the small village of Kalingamalai in Vizhupuram district, Jagathrakshakan’s journey is a tale of determination, strategic alliances, and extraordinary achievements.

Jagathrakshakan’s early years were marked by a penchant for business rather than a strong academic inclination, he completed his education only until the 10th grade. He aspired to wield political power from a young age, setting his sights on a future in politics. He showed poor interest in studies and was keen on establishing a business early on in life.

The Turning Point: Friendship With MGR

It was his friendship with the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) that catalysed Jagathrakshakan’s journey into the world of business and politics. This association proved transformative as he began to shine both in business and political circles. In 1980, a significant opportunity came his way when he contested in the Uthiramerur constituency MLA election, thanks to MGR’s support. Until then he was a Class-D employee with the TNEB. Once elected as an MLA, Jagathrakshakan nurtured aspirations to become a Member of Parliament (MP). He was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1984 from Chengalpattu constituency and he served as the leader of ADMK parliamentary Party. This was also the time he established the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology. 

A Shift In Allegiance

Following the demise of MGR, he chose not to continue his political journey with J. Jayalalithaa and instead joined R.M. Veerappan to form a new party. Jagathrakshakan founded the Veera Vanniyar Peravai and the Jananayaka Munnetra Kazhagam (JMK Party).

Intriguingly, his path led him to a close association with DMK’s stalwart, M. Karunanidhi. Jagathrakshakan’s remarkable oratory skills, intellectual acumen, and affinity for the Tamil language impressed Karunanidhi, earning him the title “Alwar.” This connection eventually led to Jagathrakshakan’s victory in the 2009 parliamentary elections, representing the Arakkonam constituency under the DMK banner.

Building An Empire

Even before his political successes, Jagathrakshakan had embarked on an extraordinary journey in the business world. His portfolio included a multitude of institutions and factories, ranging from colleges, hospitals, and liquor factories to coal plants and electricity generation. This expansion extended beyond Indian borders, solidifying his status as a prominent businessman. He served as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and later as Minister of Commerce. 

 In 2014, he faced electoral defeat, but in 2019, he made a triumphant return as an MP. His declared assets in 2019 were estimated at 115 crores, but startling reports now suggest his net worth exceeds a staggering 50,000 crores. Income tax raids are currently underway, examining his extensive empire with branches spanning multiple countries.

Jagathrakshakan’s vast portfolio includes over 50 educational institutions including Bharath University, Jagath University, Bharath Medical College, Balaji Medical College, Tagore Medical College, and numerous others, over 6 star hotels such as Accord Hotel and Kaldan Samudhra – a Rajasthan-themed luxury hotel in ECR, coal mines, power generation stations, distilleries such as Elite Distilleries, Fortune Distilleries, and AM Breweries, and a myriad of other businesses. Three of these medical colleges constituted 950 medical seats. All these educational institutions allow him a chance to connect with politicians, industrialists, and people in power. Here is a list of some of the properties and businesses he and his family own:

Universities

  1. Bharath University – built on an area spanning 350 acres in Chennai
  2. Jagath University – Dehradun

Medical Colleges

  1. Bharath Medical College and Hospital (BMCH), Chennai
  2. Sree Balaji College of Nursing, Chennai
  3. Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH), Chennai
  4. Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy
  5. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS), Puducherry
  6. Tagore Medical College, Chennai
  7. Bharat Dental College, Chennai
  8. Tagore Dental College, Chennai

Engineering Colleges

  1. Bharath Institute of Science and Technology,Chennai
  2. Balaji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai
  3. Tagore Engineering College, Chennai
  4. Jerusalem Engineering College, Chennai
  5. Lakshmi Ammal Engineering College, Chennai
  6. Sri Ramanujar Engineering College, Chennai
  7. Bharath Institute of Law, Chennai
  8. Bharath Agriculture College, Chennai
  9. Bharath School of Architecture, Chennai
  10. Bharath School of Arts and Science, Chennai
  11. Tagore College Of Arts And Science, Chennai
  12. Balaji Women’s Arts and Science College, Chennai
  13. Bharath Institute of Management, Chennai
  14. Bharath Polytechnic College, Chennai
  15. Sri Balaji Polytechnic College, Chennai
  16. Lakshmi Ammal Polytechnic College, Chennai
  17. Bharath Institute of Catering Technology & Hotel Management, Chennai
  18. Sree Balaji College Of Hotel Management & Catering, Chennai
  19. Bharath College of Nursing, Chennai
  20. Sree Balaji College of Nursing, Chennai
  21. Tagore Nursing College, Chennai
  22. Bharath School of Physiotherapy, Chennai
  23. Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy, Chennai
  24. Tagore College of Physiotherapy
  25. Balaji College of Pharmacy, Chennai
  26. Tagore College Of Pharmacy, Chennai
  27. Bharath Institute of Education
  28. Balaji College of Education, Chennai
  29. Balaji Teacher Training Institute
  30. Kilton Teacher Training Institute, Chennai
  31. Lakshmi Ammal Memorial Matriculation HSS, Chennai
  32. Kilton Matriculation HSS, Chennai
  33. Bharath Vidyaashram, Chennai (CBSE)
  34. Bharath Vidyaashram, Puduchery (CBSE)
  35. Madras Vocational Training Institute, Chennai
  36. Tagore Institute of Allied Health Sciences
  37. Bharath College of Allied Health Sciences

Five-Star Hotels

  1. The Accord Metropolitan, Chennai
  2. The Accord Metropolitan Ltd, Puducherry
  3. Accord Highlands, Ooty
  4. J Hotels Pvt Ltd, Chennai
  5. J Hotels Pvt Ltd, Puducherry
  6. JAM Hotels & Resorts, Bengaluru
  7. Kalden Samudra – Resort in ECR

Breweries/Distilleries

  1. Elite Distilleries, Chennai
  2. AM Breweries, Chennai
  3. Fortune Distilleries, Goa

Coal Companies

  1. JR Coal Mines, Madhya Pradesh
  2. JR Coal Mines, Odisha

Power Generation Companies

  1. JR Power Gen Pvt Ltd, Madhya Pradesh
  2. JR Power Gen Pvt Ltd, Odisha
  3. Accord Energy Corporation India Pvt Ltd
  4. KSK Companies – Mines & Electricity

Investments Abroad

  1. Oil company worth 23000 crores in Sri Lanka
  2. Silver Park International Pvt Ltd, an investment vehicle owned by Accord Group
  3. Dr Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai
  4. JS Hospital

Factories near Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram

  1. Chromeleather.com Ltd
  2. Jagath Enterprises Limited
  3. Accord Life Spec Private Limited
  4. Accord Mineral Water
  5. Accord Agro Spirits
  6. Accord Platinum Tyres
  7. Accord Manpower and Securities India Pvt Ltd
  8. Ramify Solutions Pvt Ltd
  9. JR Cold Kingdom Pvt Ltd

Wedding Halls

  1. Samikannu Gounder Lakshmi Ammal Thirumana Maaligai Villupuram

It is alleged that in Chrompet area of Chennai, 100 acres of land where a company named Chrome used to function is said to have been bought by Jagathrakshakan and that is where most of the colleges have been built. He is also said to own 56 houses/properties in Chennai.

Allegations Of Misuse Of Authority

Reports suggest that Jagathrakshakan may have misused his authority during his tenure as an MLA, MP, and minister. His influence reportedly extends to the supply of liquor to TASMAC, with 85-90% of the liquor supplied coming from his distilleries irrespective of whether the DMK or AIADMK is in power. His empire also encompasses hospitals such as Anusha Hospital, Shri Royal Blue Hospital, Jagath Super Speciality Hospital, and JR Super Speciality Hospital, pharmaceutical manufacturing firms for cancer drugs, cement factories, a sugar mill, and even a rumoured (in the works) private airline venture.

Jagathrakshakan’s dream reportedly includes aspirations of becoming the Chief Minister of Puducherry. It has been reported that he neither owns nor uses a cell phone. Those wishing to contact him must rely on his home landline or his assistant’s number.

As the income tax raids continue and investigations unfold, Jagathrakshakan’s legacy which is said to have grown owing to his misuse of authority and power, now faces scrutiny and potential legal challenges. 

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Shivamogga Shock: Former Teachers Fear For Their Lives As Their Own Students Turn Stone Pelters And Attack Their Homes

Tensions flared up in Shivamogga, Karnataka, on 1 October 2023, due to a procession organized by members of the minority community. During the procession, there were reports of stones being thrown, resulting in injuries to four individuals. In response, the police imposed Section 144 in the Ragigudda area of the city.

Retired teachers residing in the neighborhood shared their harrowing experience, expressing relief that they were not at home when the stone-throwing incident occurred. One of them described feeling betrayed by their own former students, saying, “God saved us.”

State BJP leaders, as part of a fact-finding mission, visited the area, including BJP state chief Nalin Kumar Kateel and other senior leaders like former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa, Malleshwaram MLA Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan, former ministers Araga Janendra, MP B Y Raghavendra, and more.

During their visit to the Ragi Gudda area of Shivamogga on October 5th, the fact-finding team met with families affected by the violence. An elderly couple who had dedicated their lives to teaching in local schools for many years broke down while sharing their pain. They lamented that their own students had pelted stones at their homes, students they had taught for decades. The husband emphasized how they never viewed anyone through the lens of religion and expressed hope that their former students would reconsider their actions and lead normal lives.

The wife of the couple had taught Kannada to students at a local higher primary school, where she had to learn Urdu to communicate with students who spoke Urdu at home.

Additionally, a viral video on social media featured a woman affected by the violence questioning whether Hindus had a place to live and if women had a role in society.

The root of the turmoil began when a portrait of Tipu Sultan was erected in Raggigudda-Shantinagar on the outskirts of the city. Some groups objected to the image, claiming it depicted Tipu Sultan killing warriors dressed in saffron. Social media also circulated images glorifying Aurangzeb for establishing a Muslim empire in India. These displays carried historical significance, as Tipu Sultan is known to have forcefully converted and killed thousands of Hindus during his rule.

In another instance, a mother reveals how mobs unleashed terror and struck their homes. She revealed that she had to switch off all lights and sit put inside with the baby crying while the mob kept knocking and pushing the door.

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(With inputs from Swarajya)

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Puthiya Thalaimurai And Other Dravidianist Media Journo Peddle Rhetoric Against Israel Even As Hamas Unleashes Barbarity

On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Islamic terrorists belonging to Hamas infiltrated Israel from Gaza and launched a massive rocket attack killing over 250 Israelis with thousands wounded. Many Israelis have also been taken as hostages by the Islamic terrorists of Hamas.

The unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip started at around  6:30 AM at a time when the Israelis celebrated the last day of the weeklong Sukkot festival.

Disturbing videos have emerged on social media, showing Hamas terrorists kidnapping Israelis and displaying them on Gaza’s streets. One particularly disturbing video depicted the body of a deceased woman, stripped down to her undergarments, being paraded on a vehicle amid chants of “Allah hu Akbar.” In response, the Israeli government initiated Operation Swords of Iron, emphasizing that the perpetrators would face severe consequences.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unequivocally condemned these acts of terror against Israel. He expressed his solidarity with Israel, offering his thoughts and prayers for the innocent victims of the Hamas terrorist attack.

Other world powers including the UK, USA, France have condemned the terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists.

Amid all of this, the Dravidianist media in Tamil Nadu have been peddling anti-Israel rhetoric saying that the attack has been response to the “oppressive” Israeli occupation.

Bernard D’ Sami, a professor of the Loyola College, Chennai told on air in Puthiya Thalaimurai “The reason for the ‘tensions’ is people who go from the Gaza Strip to work in Israel.. the gates were closed and 243 people were barred from working there. They were put to so much distress. If we look at it today, in this war, we’ve to see on whose side Iran will stand, on whose side Hezbollah will stand.

The Puthiya Thalaimurai anchor Thamizhiniyan interjects and says “You’re raising the question of who will stand on which side in this war. You also say that abundant excesses have been committed by Israel continuously over the years. Thank you for your views Mr. Bernard D’ Sami.

Despite ample video and photographic evidence of the barbarity unleashed by Hamas terrorists, the Puthiya Thalaimurai journalist goes on to say “Though it is being said that this attack was done by the Hamas, Israel has been continuously for years committing excesses against Palestinians. This is what people who spoke said before.

He also peddled borderline anti-Semitism saying that the attack on Israel has gained worldwide traction because Israelis (Jews) exist as power centres in many countries.

Even recently, Ukraine-Russia war is happening. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a Jew. Many countries of the world support him.“, the Puthiya Thalaimurai journalist said.

Thamizhiniyan also said that the India-Israel relationship has grown stronger in the recent past. “During the Congress period, until 2014, India had taken a stance in favour of Palestine. It began changing slightly during the Manmohan Singh period. After Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, Israel-India relationship is becoming stronger. Defence-related technology, attempts to buy defence equipments and many such contracts, attempts to bring Israel technology to India, all these are being done by India continuously. Through several think-tank, attempts to create a pro-Israeli stance in India can be seen.“, the Puthiya Thalaimurai journalist said.

India should stand with people of Palestine who have been continuously oppressed. India has always had the police of standing against wherever mistakes are being done, wherever there are affected people.” the Puthiya Thalaimurai journalist further said.

Another Dravidianist journalist who is known for his pro-DMK stance went on to glorify the horrific terror attack by Hamas terrorists saying “Hamas has destroyed the entire image of Israel… in one fell swoop it has shaken Israel… what will happen next…”

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Testimony To Dravidian Model Of Tamil Development? DMK Min Makes Spelling Mistake On A Simple Tamil Word At Govt Primary School

DMK Minister Tha Mo Anbarasan, who handles the portfolio of Mico, Small & Medium Enterprises was caught making a spelling mistake over a simple Tamil word.

The DMK Minister was in Mambakkam village of Chengalpattu district where he inaugurated a digital classroom at the Mambakkam Panchayat Union Primary School.

During the inauguration, the DMK minister tried to write the word Vaazhthhugal (வாழ்த்துகள்) which means “congratulations” or “greetings”, on the digital smart board.

However, instead of writing it as வாழ்த்துகள், the DMK Minister made a spelling error and instead wrote வாழ்துகள் leaving the த் in between, going by the sound of every day usage of the word.

Later, the DMK Minister was found writing the correct spelling.

The DMK which often cries foul making baseless allegations of ‘Hindi imposition’, finds itself at an embarrassing situation where even a sitting Minister of the party is unable to spell a simple Tamil word.

Many on social media trolled the DMK Minister asking if this is the ‘Dravidian Model’ of Tamil development.

It is worth mentioning that a few days ago, the same DMK Minister had addressed BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai in a derogatory manner, referring to him as a ‘dog’.

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I.N.D.I. Ally VCK Comes Out In Support Of Palestine As Hamas Carries Out Deadly Terror Attacks Against Israel

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), which is part of the political kichdi named I.N.D.I Alliance has blatantly come out in support of Palestine even as Islamist terror group Hamas carries out deadly terror attacks against Jews in Israel.

Aloor Sha Navas, who is an MLA from the Nagapattinam constituency and a spokesperson of the VCK said that India which has a history of not recognizing Israel as a country for a long time should stand with Palestine.

“When Israel was formed by usurping Palestine, it was not even recognized as a country and did not even share diplomatic ties. Such is the history of India. By that convention, #IndiaStandsWithPalestine is only right. Let us reject the BJP which stands with Israel.”, the I.N.D.I. Ally MLA said.

It is important to note that India formally recognized Israel as a country on 17 September 1950 and full diplomatic ties were established in 1992, and during both these instance it was the Congress which was ruling India.

However, for a long time India’s position on Israel was restricted due to Congress’ votebank politics. Then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi even went to the extent of recognizing the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people in 1974.  India was the first non-Arab state to do so. The PLO militant wings openly engaged in acts of violence against Israeli civilians, both within Israel and outside of Israel and was even designated as a terror group by the USA.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who in 2012 said that support for the Palestinian cause has been a cornerstone of India’s foreign policy and that India supports the struggle of the Palestinian people to achieve a sovereign, independent, viable and united state of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side and at peace with Israel. This position taken by Manmohan Singh was seen as an attempt to appease its Muslim votebank in India in the run up to 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

It was only after 2014 that India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi de-hyphenated its relationship with Israel and Palestine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel. Since then, the two countries have become close and have become partners in a wide range of field from agriculture to defence.

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“Let’s Brave It Out”: BJP’s BL Santosh Encourages BJP TN State Sec SG Suryah Who Shared His Ordeal With Frivolous Cases Slapped By DMK Govt

BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Dr. SG Suryah took to his X (formerly Twitter) to share about the cases slapped by the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and the resulting legal hassles he has been facing.

Responding to an X user who had accused the party of not taking care of BJP supporters who are intimidated by the DMK with false cases, Suryah said that he was fighting his own battles and did not depend on the party to come to his help.

The BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary had spent 5 days in the Madurai after he was arrested for his statement against Madurai Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP Su Venkatesan. Dr. Suryah was arrested on a frivolous charges as he had mentioned Madurai instead of Cuddalore district while lambasting Communist MP Su Venkatesan over the death of a hygiene worker.

The other case that he faces is regarding a report published in The Commune on the Chidambaram Deekshitars issue in which he along with Kaushik Subramanian, the other Director of The Commune, have been booked under Sections 153, 504, 505 (1) (b) and 505 (2).

“FIR 1 – 15 days sign at Madurai & 50 days of sign at Chennai Commissioner Office 2 times a day. 10 AM & 5 PM. FIR 2 – 50 days signed at Chennai & still signing 2 times a week sign @ Chidambaram Police Station. iPhone, Samsung Phone, iPad & work MacBook confiscated & yet to get it back. Missed my grandfather’s 100th Birthday, PhD Viva + countless other professional commitments. Currently Fighting 7 different cases in 2 false vindictive FIRs including 2 Quash cases.”, Suryah said.

He added that it was humanly impossible for the party to handhold everyone throughout his/her legal battles.

“I’m fighting my own legal battles; not understanding how tough it is fine but kindly do not belittle or presume it to be an easy thing Madam”, Dr. Suryah said.

In response to this, BJP National General Secretary (Organization) encouraged Suryah saying “Let’s brave it out all in the service of the motherland”.

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Israel Launches Operation “Swords of Iron” As Hamas Terrorists Unleash Barbarity

On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Hamas Islamic terrorists infiltrated Israel from Gaza and launched a massive rocket attack. The unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip started at around  6:30 a.m at a time when the Israelis celebrated the last day of the weeklong Sukkot festival.

Israel Defense Forces sent out a post from its official X handle where it let the world know that it has initiated operation “Swords of Iron” to protect its civilians from Hamas terrorists. The IDF has said Hamas has made a ‘grave mistake’ and would have to pay a heavy price for it.

As per the latest reports, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have mobilized soldiers and has called on reservists as it declares a “state of war alert.” So far according to the terror group Hamas, it has fired 5,000 rockets against Israel in what it has called ‘Al-Aqsa Storm’ that has a very powerful Islamic meaning for Muslims. In a surprise attack, an unknown number of terrorists from Gaza have also entered Israeli territory. The IDF has asked Israelis who live near Gaza to stay in their homes.

In a statement released by the IDF, it read, “There has been widespread rocket fire into Israeli territory from Gaza, and terrorists have infiltrated Israeli territory through various entry points. Residents in the south and centre of the country are required to be in close proximity to protected areas, and those in the Gaza periphery should remain within a secure space,”.

 

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country is “at war” and “Citizens of Israel, we are at war — not in an operation, not in rounds — at war,” Netanyahu said in a video message.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, “Hamas has made a grave mistake this morning and launched a war against the State of Israel. IDF troops are fighting against the enemy at every location. I call on all of Israel’s citizens to follow security instructions. The State of Israel will win this war.”

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces are carrying out retaliatory airstrikes in the Gaza Strip just hours after Hamas launched a surprise attack, the Israeli daily reported. IDF Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Herzi Halevi in a statement has said, he is holding an assessment and approving plans of action, the daily added in its report.

As per the Israeli military, Hamas entered Israel’s territory Militants from Gaza by land, by sea, and by air using paragliders. The using of the paragliders will now be a cause of concern for many nations including India as it is a bold and innovative method of infiltration to carry out terror attacks.

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According to the Times of Israel, Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip launched massive rocket barrages on Saturday morning, and dozens of gunmen infiltrated the border town of Sderot and other communities, clashing with Israel Defense Force troops. At least six people have been reportedly killed and nearly 300 wounded, and casualties were reported from Sderot.

Sadly, Ofir Libstein, the mayor of Sha’ar HaNegev Regional Council, was killed in the terror attack by the Palestinian Islamist terror group Hamas, the Times of Israel reported. The mayor’s office in a statement said that the mayor was killed when he went to defend a town during a “terrorist attack“. 

Mohammad Deif, the elusive leader of the Hamas military issued a statement in which he said “The ongoing attacks are in retaliation for Israel’s “desecration” of the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem,”.

Deif claimed that over 5,000 missiles were fired and “Today, the people are bringing back the revolution and reviving the March of Return,” he said. He also asked Arab Muslim citizens of Israel representing 21% of the country’s population. He asked Arabs in Jerusalem and inside Israel, in the Negev, the Galilee, and northern Israel to “set the earth on fire under the feet of the occupiers.”

The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, was a major conflict that took place between Israel and a coalition of Arab states on 6 October 1973 including Egypt and Syria on the other, with support from other Arab nations, including Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

It must be noted that Jews and Muslims follow the lunar calendar which is why events like Yom Kippur or Eid holidays are not celebrated on the same date every year. In 2023, Yom Kippur began at sundown on September 24 and ended on September 25.

About Hamas

Hamas, short for the Islamic Resistance Movement, is a Palestinian political that has been designated as a terrorist organization by multiple countries, including Israel, the United States, the European Union, and others. Hamas was founded in 1987 during the First Intifada (Palestinian uprising) against Israeli occupation and has since carried out many acts of terror against the Jewish State of Israel.

Hamas was founded with the goal of establishing an Islamic state in historic Palestine and opposing the Israeli Zionist occupation. In 2006, Hamas won Palestinian legislative elections and subsequently took control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, leading to a split between Gaza, governed by Hamas, and the West Bank, governed by the Palestinian Authority (led by Fatah) and Mahmoud Abbas as its President.

The armed wing of Hamas is known as the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, which is responsible for carrying out terror activities, including rocket attacks on Israel and engaging in armed conflicts. Over the years, Hamas has developed several sophisticated tactics to carry out its attacks. But suicide bombings, rocket attacks, and tunneling, to target Israeli civilians and military personnel remains its favorite.

Hamas started out as a terror organization but by joining politics, it remains a complex and divisive actor in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is a huge roadblock in the peace process, and its latest actions will have a significant impact on the region’s stability and prospects for peace.

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TIME Exalts Fake News Peddling YouTuber Dhruv Rathee As ‘Next Generation Leader’

Popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has been featured on the list of TIME Magazine‘s ‘next generation leaders 2023’. Rathee has been named for his “fact-checking” work and presenting “educational content” on various topics through his channel, which has over 13 million subscribers and features more than 500 videos.

Using social media platform X to celebrate the news on Friday, Rathee posted, “TIME Magazine’s Next Generation Leaders 2023. I’m honoured to be included in this prestigious list and proud to represent India internationally. Thank you.

It is noteworthy to mention that TIMES had negatively insinuated Hindu as “groups” in the Nuh violence while underplaying the role of Muslim mobs as “Muslim residents” who were instrumental in instigating the violence. 

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Rathee is known as one of the young critics of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government. His content often includes critiques of government policies, political parties, and public figures. He has been hailed as the next generation of progressive and left-leaning thinkers and due to his popularity, he is now a darling of the I.N.D.I Alliance because he has been critical of the BJP’s government actions and policies in India.

Dhruv Rathee gained a lot of prominence when he created several videos discussing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which Congress and other so-called secular parties and several Muslim organizations called a controversial piece of legislation.

The CAA was passed in December 2019 and grants a path to Indian citizenship for religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014. However, it does not include Muslims.

Rathee in his YouTube channel criticized the law, as he assumed that it had a potential impact on India’s secular principles and the rights of Muslims. He also talked about his perspectives on the protests that took place across India in response to the CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which is seen by many as being closely linked to the CAA.

This is where his ideology blinded his judgment and he started calling the CAA as anti-Muslim. But in reality, CAA was enacted as a law intended to protect persecuted religious minorities in neighboring countries, while critics, like Rathee, argue that it discriminates against Muslims and goes against India’s secular and inclusive principles.

A vlogger with a pro-Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stance, he released an analysis of the Delhi Riots on March 3, 2020, via a YouTube video. Nonetheless, Rathee’s analysis relies on sources that have faced public criticism for their inaccurate reporting, and he also omits significant details about the riots in his assessment.

He had also peddled fake news about the BJP during the Bengal elections saying that only the BJP was campaigning while giving clean chit to TMC, Congress and Left parties.

As a young person who is able to articulate in front of a camera, Dhruv Rathee soon gained significant followers on YouTube and now he is considered an important source of knowledge and information. Now since he has been recognised by Time Magazine, Rathee will now gain international recognition and become the darling of the woke brigade.

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