A post by alleged fact-checker Mohammed Zubair on Wednesday, 4 December 2025, generated controversy after he highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “lost 4 million followers” on X, without initially noting that the platform is conducting a large-scale purge of inactive and bot accounts affecting users globally.

Zubair wrote that Modi “lost 4 million (bots) followers,” and seemed to ignore that this was also the same for other public figures.

According to figures cited in his own thread, several international personalities also saw significant drops:

• Barack Obama: 11 million
• Justin Bieber: 18 million
• Katy Perry: 19 million
• Virat Kohli: 2 million
• Arvind Kejriwal: 1.1 million

X has confirmed that the platform is removing “inactive old accounts” as part of a system-wide clean-up.

Almost everyone had follower drop in last few days.

Kejriwal lost at least 1.1 Million
Kohli- 2 Million
Obama- 11 Million
Justin Bieber- 18 Million
Katy Perry- 19 Million

X is removing inactive old accounts. https://t.co/vBcyPoOLG9 pic.twitter.com/jZCHFuETbH

— Ankur Singh (@iAnkurSingh) December 4, 2025

Post Selectively Framed?

Several social media users accused Zubair of presenting the information in a way that singled out Modi before acknowledging similar drops across the board.

Communications researchers noted that the sequencing of the post, leading with Modi’s follower drop and describing them as “bots”, could mislead readers into assuming that the loss was unique to the Prime Minister or indicative of inflated follower metrics, despite the identical phenomenon occurring globally.

Analysts pointed out that other leaders, celebrities and athletes experienced even larger reductions, illustrating that the purge was platform-wide, not targeted.

X’s Global Purge of Dormant Accounts

The follower drops follow X’s ongoing policy of removing inactive, duplicate and spam-linked accounts to improve platform integrity. The company has carried out similar purges several times over the years, with high-profile accounts often losing millions of followers overnight.

Digital media observers say such clean-ups have no bearing on the popularity or engagement of users and affect accounts uniformly.

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Even as tensions rose at Thirupparankundram over the non-lighting of the court-mandated Deepathoon lamp, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair triggered fresh controversy by posting what critics say was a misleading “fact-check.” Zubair cited footage of the traditional Uchchipillaiyar lamp to claim the ritual had taken place, despite the High Court’s order applying specifically to the Deepathoon where the Deepam remained unlit.

India Today journo Akshita Nandagopal shared a video of the protests that took place following the non-compliance.

Protests break out at the Tiruparankundram hill temple in Madurai as the Deepam that was to be lit in the Deepathoon didn’t happen DESPITE the Madras HC order pic.twitter.com/jBiPtSwLzX

— Akshita Nandagopal (@Akshita_N) December 3, 2025

Zubair Shares Broadcast Screenshot, Misleads Public

Amid reports of non-compliance and subsequent protests, Mohammed Zubair shared a screenshot of a Tamil news channel’s post showing the lamp lit at the Uchchipillaiyar Temple in response to India Today journo’s video of the protests. He implied that claims of non-lighting were “fake news” and that the ritual had indeed taken place.

However, critics pointed out that the screenshot Zubair shared depicted the traditional lamp, not the one mandated by the High Court at the Deepathoon. By omitting this distinction, his post suggested that protesters and commentators falsely claimed the ritual was not performed, when in reality they were referring to the court-directed second Deepam at a different location.

Multiple netizens called out his lie that created the impression that Hindu devotees had instigated chaos despite the lamp being lit when the specific Deepathoon lamp remained unlit in violation of the court order.

Pathetic liar. And for this you collect funds? https://t.co/u49zEGbryP

— ss (@ss301125) December 3, 2025

Look at this clown. He claims himself as fact checker and asks funds for it https://t.co/BjAkR3o2KB

— Parthiban (@parthispeaks) December 4, 2025

When you want to please your masters, even Marina beach gets shifted to Mumbai! https://t.co/kFZYqvA4GN

— Vignesh (@cviignesh) December 4, 2025

 Court’s Order vs. Social Media Narrative

The Madras High Court had instructed temple authorities to ensure that the Deepam was lit at the Deepathoon and even stated that if authorities failed to comply, the petitioner and ten others could light the lamp under CISF protection. As the directive was not carried out, devotees demanded enforcement, leading to clashes and the imposition of Section 144 in the area.

Zubair’s post obscured this context and reinforced a narrative suggesting that the protesters acted without basis.

Following Zubair’s post, several legal commentators, journalists and devotees accused him of misleading the public by conflating two separate ritual sites and misrepresenting the core issue that triggered the unrest.

They noted that the High Court’s direction was unambiguous:

• Lamp at the usual site (Uchchipillaiyar) → Already a tradition
• Lamp at the Deepathoon → Court-ordered and not performed

By circulating an image of the former, Zubair implied compliance where there was none.

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Pakistan faced sharp criticism and diplomatic embarrassment on Monday after images emerged showing that part of its relief consignment sent to flood-ravaged Sri Lanka contained expired food and medical items. The incident drew widespread condemnation online and prompted Sri Lankan officials to flag the issue through both informal and official diplomatic channels, sources said.

Pakistan’s official social-media post declaring that it “stands with Sri Lanka today and always” backfired after users pointed out that the aid packets visibly displayed an expiry date of October 2024 (10/2024). Videos and photographs circulating online showed multiple boxes of expired rations arriving in Colombo as part of Islamabad’s assistance to the disaster-hit nation.

Pakistan has sent expired relief supplies to Sri Lanka.

This isn’t the first time either- Islamabad has a track record of forwarding old aid it earlier received from other countries or dispatching outdated consignments while labeling them as humanitarian assistance. pic.twitter.com/fqZGAYHMvT

— OSINT Updates (@OsintUpdates) December 2, 2025

According to Sri Lankan relief authorities, the expired goods were detected upon inspection of the consignment, rendering those items unusable at a time when the country is grappling with one of its most severe natural disasters in decades.

This is not the first time Pakistan has faced controversy over relief handling. In 2021, when India routed humanitarian supplies to Afghanistan through Pakistan following the Taliban takeover, consignments reached in a contaminated and damaged condition, according to earlier reports.

Sri Lanka’s Crisis Deepens

Sri Lanka continues to battle catastrophic flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which has so far claimed at least 334 lives. Floodwaters remain dangerously high across Colombo, while landslide alerts are active in multiple districts. Thousands of people have been stranded, with visuals showing survivors clinging to rooftops awaiting evacuation.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency, describing the situation as “the most challenging natural disaster in our history,” and has appealed for urgent global assistance.

India’s Large-Scale Relief Operation

India has launched a major humanitarian effort under Operation Sagar Bandhu, sending 53 tonnes of relief material to Sri Lanka. Two Indian Navy ships delivered 9.5 tonnes of emergency rations in Colombo. Additionally:

Three Indian Air Force aircraft have airlifted 31.5 tonnes of supplies, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, ready-to-eat meals, medicines and surgical instruments.

Two BHISHM medical cubes and a five-member technical team have been sent for on-site training.

80 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), including specialised Urban Search and Rescue teams, have been deployed.

Another 12 tonnes of relief material has arrived at Trincomalee on INS Sukanya.

Regional Toll Surpasses 1,200

The disaster across South and Southeast Asia has taken a broader humanitarian turn. Catastrophic flooding and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand have resulted in over 1,200 deaths, with more than 800 people missing. Indonesia remains the worst affected, with rescue teams struggling to reach isolated villages after roads and bridges were washed away.

In Sri Lanka’s Kandy region, water supply disruptions have forced residents to rely on bottled water collected from natural springs as more rainfall is forecast.

(Source: NDTV)

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NGO watchdog Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) has petitioned senior officials in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, alleging an attempted illegal registration of a sale deed involving land belonging to Sri 108 Pujyapad Advait Punch Parameshwar Panchaiti Akhara Bara Udasin Nirwan (Panchaiti Bara Udasin) in Survey No. 352, Budampadu village, Guntur district.

In a detailed representation addressed to the Commissioner & Inspector General of the AP Registration and Stamps Department, the AP Special Chief Secretary (Land and DM, Registration and Stamps), and the UP Chief Secretary, the LRPF has sought immediate intervention to prevent what they termed an “illegal alienation” of institutional property.

According to the representation, the Akhada, registered under the Uttar Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 1860, cannot sell or transfer its immovable property without prior permission from a competent civil court. Sections 5 and 5A of the Act prohibit any such transfer without judicial approval and state that transactions in violation of these provisions are void.

They said no court permission has been obtained for the proposed sale of over three acres of the Akhada’s land in Budampadu. It noted that a resolution dated 26 July 2025, allegedly passed at the Akhada’s Prayagraj premises to authorise the sale, is itself disputed for its validity and compliance with statutory requirements.

The representation states that, based on this resolution, a sale deed dated 10 November 2025 was purportedly executed by Shri Mukami Mahant Hanuman Das Ji in favour of a buyer from Guntur. The claimed sale consideration amounts to ₹1.06 crore, including multiple cash components and several cheques. LRPF argued that the heavy reliance on cash required strict scrutiny.

The LRPF said the Sub-Registrar in Guntur kept the sale deed pending when it was first presented. It alleged that “certain persons” were now attempting to register the same document at another Sub-Registrar office to bypass territorial jurisdiction, terming the move an abuse of the registration process.

The petition further claimed that previous transactions involving Akhada properties in Guntur were executed without mandatory court approvals, resulting in disputes, financial losses and litigation.

The LRPF has urged the authorities to prohibit registration of the sale deed at any Sub-Registrar office in Andhra Pradesh, issue directions preventing any jurisdictional shift, initiate an inquiry into the attempted transaction, and take steps to safeguard the Akhada’s properties from further illegal alienation.

The Forum said that without immediate intervention, the institution risked “irreversible loss” and the creation of third-party rights based on an allegedly void and unenforceable transaction.

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In the ongoing investigation into the November 10 Delhi blast, accused Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie has told agencies that co-accused Shaheen Shahid is his legally wedded wife, not his girlfriend. According to a Times of India report, Muzammil claimed that the two were formally married in September 2023, stating that their nikah was performed at a mosque near Al-Falah University with a mehr of ₹5,000–6,000 fixed under Sharia law.

Investigators are examining whether Shaheen’s alleged marital relationship with Muzammil accounts for the substantial funds she is suspected to have routed into the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) module. Agencies told TOI that Shaheen provided Muzammil around ₹6.5 lakh in 2023 for the purchase of weapons, and later lent Umar ₹3 lakh in 2024 to buy a Ford EcoSport that was allegedly used in the blast plot. Shaheen is further suspected of contributing ₹27–28 lakh for procuring weapons and explosives. During questioning, she reportedly told interrogators that the funds were intended as religious donations (zakat), not terror financing.

A second hideout linked to Muzammil has also been traced to Khori Jamalpur village in Faridabad. According to reports, he had rented a house from the former village sarpanch under the pretext of trading Kashmiri fruits. The sarpanch reportedly identified Muzammil when NIA officers brought him to the location. Before shifting the explosives to Fatehpur Taga village, Muzammil is believed to have stored the material for about 12 days in a room situated in fields near Al-Falah University.

Meanwhile, the Special NIA Court at Patiala House on Thursday, 27 November 2025, extended the custody of another accused, Jasir Bilal Wani, for a week. Wani, the second person arrested in the case, is alleged to have provided technical support to the group, modified drones, and attempted to build a rocket.

(Source: MoneyControl)

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On 21 November 2025, the Indian rupee slipped to a new all-time low of 89.46 against the US dollar during afternoon trade, amid strong dollar demand and limited intervention from the Reserve Bank of India, currency analysts said. At 3:05 PM, the rupee was trading at 89.46, compared with an opening level of 88.6787 and a previous close of 88.7075.

Following this, MK Venu, founding editor of leftist rag The Wire, made a post on his X handle, claiming the Indian rupee is the “only” major currency weakening against the US dollar, has gone viral. While the rupee’s record-breaking slump is real, a detailed fact-check reveals the claim is economically misleading, omitting key global contexts and India-specific drivers behind the currency’s movement.

He wrote, “Rupee has breached Rs.89 to a dollar (89.40) for the first time & poised to touch Rs.90. Mind you only rupee is weakening whereas all major currencies stronger about 10% against the dollar in 2025. Reminds me of Modi taunting Dr. MMS about the falling rupee in 2013! Nemesis!”

Debunking the “Only Weakening Currency” Myth

The rupee has indeed breached the 89 mark against the dollar for the first time in history. The currency has depreciated roughly 6% over the past 12 months, confirming that the decline is a genuine economic concern.

The core of the viral claim, that the rupee is alone in its decline, is false. Market data from 2025 shows that several major currencies have actually appreciated against the dollar. The Euro has gained about 10%, the British Pound approximately 6%, and the Japanese Yen around 8%.

This reflects a phase of broad-based dollar softness, not a unique failure of the rupee. While the rupee has underperformed these major currencies, the situation in emerging markets is mixed, with many facing similar pressures from trade shocks and US policy.

Why is the Rupee Actually Weakening? A Multi-Factor Analysis

The rupee’s fall is not due to a single policy failure but a combination of domestic and external shocks:

Trade Deficit & Imports: India’s trade deficit has widened sharply, driven by high imports of crude oil and gold. This structural dependence creates constant dollar demand, pressuring the rupee.

US-India Trade Shock: A key 2025 event was a steep escalation of US tariffs on Indian exports to 50%, linked to diplomatic disputes over Russian oil imports. This has hurt export sentiment and triggered foreign portfolio outflows.

RBI’s Strategic Shift: The Reserve Bank of India has adopted a more flexible approach, intervening less aggressively to defend a specific rupee level. This policy choice, aimed at conserving foreign reserves, allows for more short-term depreciation.

Imported Inflation: A weaker rupee makes imported fuel, electronics, and medicines costlier, feeding into domestic inflation and complicating the RBI’s policy decisions.

False Equivalence: 2025 is Not a Repeat of the 2013 Crisis

The viral post’s attempt to draw a “nemesis” parallel between the current situation and the 2013-rupee crash is an oversimplification. The 2013 crisis was part of a global “taper tantrum,” with India plagued by a large current account deficit, weak growth, and low reserves, earning it a place among the “Fragile Five” economies.

India in 2013

• Part of the “Fragile Five” economies
• Large current account deficit
• High inflation
• Weak growth
• Low foreign exchange reserves
• “Taper tantrum” spooked markets

In contrast, India’s foreign reserves in 2025 are substantial, growth is relatively stronger, and the current pressure stems from specific geopolitical trade conflicts and a deliberate policy recalibration by the RBI, not a sudden loss of macroeconomic credibility.

India in 2025

• Significantly higher forex reserves
• Stronger growth fundamentals
• External shock driven mainly by:
• US tariff escalation
• oil import dependence
• global tensions
• RBI’s deliberate shift toward flexibility
• Not a sudden collapse in macro credibility

Thus, the comparison is superficial and politically convenient, not economically valid.

A Mixed Bag for the Indian Economy

The impact of a weaker rupee is dual-edged. It benefits exporters in IT and manufacturing and increases the value of remittances. However, it significantly increases the nation’s oil import bill, worsens the trade deficit, fuels imported inflation, and makes servicing external debt more expensive.

MK Venu – Liar of The Wire

MK Venu’s post on the rupee is a textbook example of how ideological zeal can overpower basic economic understanding. His claim that the rupee is the “only major currency weakening” is not just wrong, it is embarrassingly ignorant for someone who calls himself a founding editor. A simple glance at global currency data would have shown him that multiple advanced-economy currencies have strengthened for region-specific reasons, emerging-market currencies are moving in mixed directions, and India’s depreciation is driven by identifiable trade, tariff, and policy shocks.

Instead of presenting facts, Venu chose to manufacture a political narrative by cherry-picking numbers, exaggerating trends, and invoking a recycled 2013 comparison that has zero economic relevance to 2025.

If Venu genuinely understood macroeconomics, he would know that the rupee’s movement this year has been shaped by so many different factors given the changing geopolitical situation and not by some imagined collapse unique to India. But accuracy has never been his priority; creating a convenient narrative has.

In the end, the data exposes Venu’s claim for what it is: a baseless assertion, pushed without context, and designed to mislead. If this is the standard of economic commentary from a “founding editor,” it says far more about him and the publication he represents than it does about the Indian rupee.

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A Hyderabad Police internal memo denying permission to a Sub-Inspector to observe Ayyappa Deeksha practices while on duty has triggered a political row in Telangana, with critics accusing the Congress-led state government of applying religious rules selectively.

The memo, issued in the South East Zone in early November 2025, cited earlier head office instructions and stated that police personnel could not grow hair or beard, wear black clothing, or remain barefoot while on duty as part of religious observances. The communication advised officers wishing to take up Ayyappa Deeksha to apply for leave instead.

Hyderabad City Police has asked its officers who wish to undertake the sacred Ayyappa Deeksha to do so by taking leave, and not while on duty.

Is the Telangana Police Department now functioning under the diktats of AIMIM?

The same department grants special half-day concessions… pic.twitter.com/eD9Xu0Q6O7

— BJP Telangana (@BJP4Telangana) November 25, 2025

The order came under immediate criticism from BJP and VHP leaders, who described it as discriminatory. Suspended BJP MLA T. Raja Singh alleged that such restrictions were imposed only on Hindu personnel and questioned whether members of “a particular community” received similar scrutiny during their religious festivals. BJP state chief Ramchander Rao called the memo “anti-Hindu” and argued that the government should not restrict personal religious observances while selectively accommodating others.

Responding to the backlash, Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said he had recently come across the memo and would seek clarity from senior officials. He described it as a “sentimental issue” and added that, if such a rule existed, it should be applied uniformly. Police officials meanwhile said the memo was intended as an internal communication that had inadvertently circulated publicly and stated that the matter was being verified.

A Stark Contrast: The Ramzan 2025 Precedent

The controversy gains a deeper political dimension when contrasted with the state government’s own actions just nine months prior. In February 2025, the Telangana government, under Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, issued a sweeping official order granting all Muslim employees permission to leave their offices early at 4 PM throughout the entire month of Ramzan.

Telangana Government has issued an order permitting all Government Muslim Employees/Teachers/Contract /Out-sourcing/Boards/ Corporations & Public Sector Employees working in the State to leave their Offices/Schools at 4.00 pm during the Month of Ramzan from 2nd March to 31st… pic.twitter.com/bMXUpxPr3m

— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2025

The order permitted Muslim employees in government departments, schools, boards, corporations and public sector undertakings to leave early from 2 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 to break their fast and offer evening prayers. The order stated that employees were expected to stay back if required for exigencies of service.

The policy, issued ahead of Ramzan, which was expected to begin on 28 February 2025 and conclude on 30 March 2025, was widely reported at the time as a religious accommodation measure for Muslim employees.

Welcome to Congress (Sharia) rule in Telangana.

For Muslims – Leave early by 4PM for entire month

For Hindus – Apply leave if you want to take Ayyappa Deeksha

Still Hindus will vote for Congress. pic.twitter.com/VzmZQRvn9S

— Tathvam-asi (@ssaratht) November 26, 2025

A Pattern of Appeasement?

This side-by-side comparison has fueled accusations that the Congress government in Telangana practices a policy of selective secularism: one that readily accommodates the religious practices of one community while using the cloak of “uniform rules” to suppress those of another.

Critics argue that the state had no qualms about formally integrating religious observance into the official work schedule for Muslim employees during Ramzan. However, when it comes to a Hindu officer seeking to observe a deeply personal and widely respected deeksha, the same administration suddenly retreats behind a rigid interpretation of secularism, effectively branding the practice as incompatible with official duty.

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A video clipping of a group of students participating in the 50th anniversary of the banned organization – Radical Students Union (RSU) in Hyderabad from earlier this year has been making the rounds on the internet.

The participating students are from bsCEM – yeah, you guessed it right – the Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch and one conspicuous figure in that group is none other than the woke leftist who has been protesting against Maoist terrorist Hidma’s neutralization by the Indian forces in the name of raising voice against Delhi’s pollution.

bsCEM participated in the 50th anniversary conference of the Radical Students Union (RSU). It’s a banned Maoist Front Org.

Basavaraj who was killed earlier this year was an RSU product.

You can see Ravjot Kaur.
She looks almost normal here. pic.twitter.com/1pP0pkM59j

— Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken) November 25, 2025

The Event

The 50th anniversary of the RSU – a banned Maoist-front student organisation was observed on 20-21 February 2025 at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram in Hyderabad, drawing retired professors, left-leaning activists, and members of various student groups.

It is noteworthy that slain Maoist terrorist Basavaraju who was neutralised by our forces earlier this year was also from this organization.

The gathering paid homage to RSU members and Naxalite cadre killed in encounters over the decades. Soma Narsamma, whose daughter and two sons died in separate police encounters, hoisted the RSU flag. The chief guest of the ceremony was Jagmohan Singh, retired professor of Punjab Agricultural University and nephew of revolutionary figure Bhagat Singh.

RSU: A Student Front With Deep Maoist Roots

Founded in 1974, RSU emerged from internal splits within the Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU) and aligned itself firmly with the CPI (ML) factions attempting to spread the Naxalite movement into student campuses. Through the late 1970s and 1980s, RSU ran campaigns in thousands of villages, organised agitations on campuses, and worked closely with the People’s War Group (PWG)—the Maoist organisation that later merged into the CPI (Maoist) in 2004.

RSU members played significant roles in Maoist operations, with leaders such as Cherukuri Rajkumar (Azad) serving as its multi-term president before becoming the official spokesperson of the CPI (Maoist). Many RSU activists were killed in encounters, including in major crackdowns in 1978, 1993, and 1999. The Andhra Pradesh government formally banned RSU and PWG in 1992, leading the group to function covertly under alternate names.

BSCEM Participation 

As noted above, the presence of members of Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch (bsCEM) at the anniversary event of a banned Maoist organization is worrisome. Given this history and their association with the banned outfit, bsCEM seems to be a Maoist organization in the making with its radical messaging, pro-Maoist slogans, and recent confrontations with authorities.

In May 2024, bsCEM was booked under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act after defacing the walls of Delhi University with graffiti such as “Ek hi raasta Naxalbari” and calls to boycott elections, denouncing parliamentary democracy as a “sham.”

The group has publicly demanded an end to Operation Kagaar, the ongoing multi-state campaign against Maoist insurgents.

bsCEM social media posts have repeatedly framed Maoist insurgents killed in encounters as “martyrs” and accused the government of “Brahmanical Hindutva fascism.”

bsCEM has consistently supported former Delhi University professor G.N. Saibaba, who was convicted for Maoist links, referring to his death anniversary as a “martyrdom.”

Members have also organised protests supporting Palestine, raising questions about the organisation’s growing political footprint.

Who Is Ravjot Kaur?

Among the bsCEM-linked attendees identified by activists online is Ravjot Kaur, a computer science engineering graduate from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (2020–2024). She rose to national attention in November 2025 after participating in an air pollution protest at India Gate where posters praising slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma surfaced.

Protest is on Delhi Pollution

Slogans- “Comrade Hidma Amar Rahe”

The real protest is against Killing of Naxalite Hidma who has killed hundreds of our Jawans.

These “Laal Salam” Communists celebrated when Hidma led attack on on 75 CRPF Jawans in 2010.

These JNU Leftists are… pic.twitter.com/SO6lWWtbH0

— Ankur Singh (@iAnkurSingh) November 23, 2025

Delhi Police later alleged that several protesters, including Kaur, used chilli spray against officers attempting to clear the area for ambulances. Over a dozen protesters were arrested, and an FIR was registered for obstruction, assault, and unlawful assembly. Ravjot Kaur has been a recurring presence at bsCEM-led demonstrations and has been outspoken in her support for what she calls “people-led development models practised by Maoists.”

The presence of bsCEM activists at the RSU anniversary suggests renewed coordination among far-left student groups, former Maoist sympathisers, and individuals aligned with Naxalite ideology.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the list of films eligible for the Best Animated Feature category at the Oscars 2026, confirming that the Indian animated film Mahavatar Narsimha has officially qualified. The movie will compete with 35 international titles, including The Bad Guys 2, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, KPop Demon Hunters, and other major global releases.

Indian Puranas Makes Its Mark

Mahavatar Narsimha, which earned strong box-office traction earlier this year, is based on the story of Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The film depicts the rise of the asura king Hiranyakashyapu, who obtains near-immortality through penance to Lord Brahma and goes on to rule the three realms. His young son Prahlad, a devout follower of Vishnu, becomes the target of his wrath. The story culminates in Lord Vishnu’s dramatic incarnation as Narasimha, who ends Hiranyakashyapu’s tyranny and restores cosmic balance.

Launch of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe

The movie serves as the first chapter of the planned Mahavatar Cinematic Universe (MCU). A post-credit scene confirmed the next installment, Mahavatar Parshuram, centred on Vishnu’s sixth avatar, slated for release in 2027. Additional titles lined up for the franchise include Mahavatar Raghunandan, Mahavatar Dwarkadhish, Mahavatar Gokulananda, Mahavatar Kalki Part I, and Mahavatar Kalki Part II, with the saga expected to conclude in 2037.

With its Oscar qualification, Mahavatar Narsimha becomes one of the few Indian animated films to enter the Academy’s longlist, raising hopes of a nomination when the final shortlist is announced.

(Source: Pinkvilla)

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A major political controversy has broken out in West Bengal after Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir announced that a foundation stone for a structure named “Babri Masjid” would be laid on December 6 at Beldanga in Murshidabad district. Posters announcing the event surfaced across the district this week, several of which were later found vandalised, heightening tensions at both local and state levels.

THIS ISN’T ABOUT FAITH. ON THE CONTRARY IT’S ABOUT WEAPONISING FAITH LIKE BABUR DID.
Posters of Babri Masjid put up in Murshidabad, Bengal. TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has said, “We will lay the foundation stone of Babri Masjid here on 6th Dec.”
BENGAL’S MURSHIDABAD FOR BABUR? pic.twitter.com/VEvG1aM1yh

— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) November 26, 2025

Kabir told reporters that Muslim leaders would attend the ceremony and claimed the mosque would be completed “within three years.” The choice of date has set off a political storm: December 6 marks the anniversary of the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.

Despite the escalating row, the Trinamool Congress has not issued an official statement. Kabir, who has been distanced from the party and issued multiple show-cause notices earlier, continues to chart an independent political course and has even hinted at forming a new outfit. The party has not expelled him.

The BJP sharply criticised the announcement, calling it an attempt to provoke and polarise.

Humayun Kabir dismissed the criticism, asserting that the foundation stone would be laid as scheduled.
“This is a religious right and a demand of the local people,” he said.

The Congress distanced itself from the controversy.

This is not the first time Kabir has made such an announcement; he made similar remarks in 2024. With the anniversary of December 6 approaching, political parties have urged restraint, warning that statements of this nature could inflame tensions in Bengal’s communally sensitive districts.

The situation in Murshidabad continues to be closely monitored as the planned foundation-laying date approaches.

(Source: Times of India)

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