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  • Defense News: Indian Navy Ship Catches Fire, Junior Sailor Missing As INS Brahmaputra Set To Sink |

    A junior sailor of the Indian Navy is missing after frontline INS Brahmaputra caught fire and tilted on one side. Indian Navy said that due to the fire incident onboard the frigate INS Brahmaputra, the warship experienced severe listing to one side (port side) and it could not be brought to the upright position despite all efforts.

    “The ship continued to list further alongside her berth and is presently resting on one side. All personnel have been accounted for except one junior sailor, for whom the search is in progress. An inquiry has been ordered by the Indian Navy to investigate the accident. “, said the Navy.

    It further said that the fire broke out last evening. “A fire had broken out onboard the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra, a multi-role Frigate, on the evening of 21 Jul 24 while she was undergoing refit. The fire was brought under control by the ship’s crew with the assistance of firefighters from Naval Dockyard. , Mumbai and other ships in the harbour, by the morning of 22 Jul 24. Further, follow-on actions including sanitisation checks for assessment of the residual risk of fire were carried out,” said the Indian Navy.

    Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has apprised Defense Minister Rajnath Singh of the fire breakout onboard the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra and the damages caused by the incident.

    The blaze was first detected by the ship’s on-duty staff when the maintenance works were being undertaken on board last evening. The ship’s fire-fighting team immediately launched a massive operation to control the conflagration and rushed reinforcements from the naval dockyard fire brigade beside other ships in the vicinity.

    The Indian Navy has ordered an investigation into the incident and the blaze, the exact causes of which are not known.

  • Over 4,500 Indians Return Amidst Bangladesh Job Quota Unrest, Says MEA |

    New Delhi: Amidst the deadly violence in Bangladesh over job reservation, the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday informed that more than 4,500 Indian students have returned home, and 500 students from Nepal, 38 from Bhutan, and one from the Maldives have also arrived in. India.

    The High Commission and our Assistant High Commissions continue to be in regular touch with local authorities for the safety and security of Indian nationals and also in regular contact with remaining students in various universities in Bangladesh for their welfare and assistance, the statement said.

    As per the statement, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka has been organizing security escorts to ensure the safe travel of Indian nationals to land border crossing points.

    “The High Commission of India in Dhaka and the Assistant High Commissions of India in Bangladesh remain available for any assistance required by Indian nationals through the emergency contact numbers listed below,” the statement read.

    The High Commission and assistant High Commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna, have been facilitating the return of Indian nationals home and following the recent developments in Bangladesh.

    Bangladesh Supreme Court made a significant decision on Sunday to reduce the quota for government jobs. In the order, the court said that 93 per cent of government job positions will now be allocated based purely on merit, while the remaining seven per cent will be reserved for specific categories, including descendants of individuals who fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. .

  • Army Chief Assures J&K LG Sinha Of Synergetic Approach To Tackle Terror In Jammu |

    Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi assured Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday that the armed forces and security agencies would adopt a “synergetic approach” to address the escalating terror activities in the Jammu region and ensure peace and stability. This assurance was given during consecutive high-level joint security review meetings held in the area, amid concerns about the increasing number of terror incidents and cross-border infiltrations.

    The meetings, held at the Raj Bhawan and the police headquarters, saw the attendance of the Director Generals of the BSF, CRPF, J&K Police, intelligence agency heads, and other senior security officials.

    General Dwivedi initially led a meeting lasting over an hour at the police headquarters, after which most attendees proceeded to the Raj Bhawan for a subsequent meeting upon Lieutenant Governor Sinha’s return to Jammu from Srinagar.

    An official statement said that LG Sinha chaired a high-level meeting with the Army Chief, various heads of security and law enforcement agencies on the security situation in Jammu division at Raj Bhawan, Jammu. “Chief of the Army Staff and the LG asked the Army, CAPFs and the Jammu Kashmir Police to pro-actively conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations in Jammu Division,” the statement said.

    “We must launch meticulous and well-planned counter-terrorism operations with greater synergy between all the agencies to wipe out terrorists and those aiding and abetting them.” As per the statement, the LG also directed that the security grid should be further strengthened to ensure zero cross-border infiltration.

    The Army Chief’s visit to Jammu, his second in under three weeks since becoming the 30th Chief of the Indian Army on June 30, follows closely after two terror attacks that resulted in the deaths of nine army personnel, including a captain, in the remote forest. areas of Machedi in Kathua and Desa forest in Doda on July 8 and July 15, respectively.

    Senior officers from the defense and home ministries were also present at the meeting led by the Army Chief in Jammu, according to officials.

    Back-to-back security review meetings in Jammu were conducted after July 16 terrorist ambush in Doda district by terrorists where five soldiers lost their lives and many others got injured.

    Before that On July 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security. The meeting was followed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s another security review where surge in terrorist strikes in Jammu was discussed threadbare.

  • Step Towards Uniform Civil Code? Assam Decides To Repeal Assam Muslim Marriages And Divorce Registration Act.

    GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma -led Assam government on Thursday decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 to prevent child marriage and ensure parity in marriage and divorce registration. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma visited State BJP headquarters in Guwahati on Thursday evening to discuss various issues with the party leadership ahead of panchayat polls and bye-elections.

    Taking to social media platform Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935 vide the Assam Repealing Bill 2024.”

    Stating the objective behind the decision to repeal, CM stated, “To bring parity to the registration of marriage and divorce, the State Cabinet has agreed approval to the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024, which aims to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act. , 1935, and the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Rules, 1935. The bill will be placed before the next monsoon session of the Assam Legislative Assembly for consideration. The State Cabinet has also directed that a suitable legislation be brought for the registration of Muslim marriages in Assam, to be considered by the next session of the Assembly.”

    Earlier on Wednesday, CM Sarma reiterated his concerns regarding the issue of “changing demography,” and said it is a matter of “life and death” for him. Citing some data, Sarma said that Muslim population was 12 per cent in 1951 and has now reached 40 per cent.

    The Chief Minister alleged that ‘illegal immigrants’ are marrying tribal girls without following due process. He stated that illegal immigrants are marrying tribal daughters, but due diligence of law is not happening. The BJP will make a law to stop exploitation of anyone if a tribal daughter marries an illegal immigrant.

  • DNA Exclusive: Analysing new terror pattern in J&K as Jammu becomes prime target |

    Amid escalating militant attacks in Jammu, concerns are rising over a potential shift of terrorist activities from Kashmir to the region. Following the recent martyrdom of four soldiers in a clash in Doda, security forces have launched extensive search operations. It is suspected that 2 to 3 militants are hiding in the dense forests of Doda. The military has deployed helicopters to conduct thorough searches.

    Since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, Jammu has increasingly become a focal point of militant activities, raising questions about whether militants have been eliminated or have simply regrouped. The police are meticulously combing through the jungles, where old caves could potentially serve as hideouts for militants.

    In today’s DNA, Zee News’ Anant Tyagi analyzed the rising terrorism in Jammu in comparison to Kashmir marking a shift in terrorists’ strategy.

    DNA: ‘Political’ encounter on Doda attack! Till when will there be politics on terror?#DNA #DodaTerrorAttack #IndianArmy #JammuKashmir @Anant_Tyagii pic.twitter.com/5wkT3OQ0SX — Zee News (@ZeeNews) July 16, 2024

    There is substantial evidence suggesting Jammu has become a hub for militant operations post-Article 370. Statistics reveal a 71% increase in militant arrests and a 43% rise in incidents of militants fleeing after attacks in the last four years compared to the previous four years.

    The targeting of Jammu by militants is not merely for survival but also for strategic reasons. Its high Hindu population, fewer security forces compared to Kashmir, and secure jungles make it an attractive alternative to Kashmir for militant activities.

    In Jammu division alone, there are reports of seven active militant groups, with significant presence of foreign terrorists affiliated with outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad. Among these groups, Kashmir Tigers (KT), The Resistance Front (TRF), People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), and Jammu Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) are prominent.

    The responsibility for attacks in Doda and Kathua is largely attributed to the Kashmir Tigers. The border-crossing Overground Workers Network in Jammu poses a significant challenge, aiding militants in crossing borders, providing shelter, and guiding them to jungles post-attacks.

    Watch tonight’s episode of DNA for a detailed analysis here:

    IAS Pooja Khedkar’s new ‘game’, big revelation ‘Investigative Report’ of ‘VIP’ Sahni murder case in Bihar, ‘Gang separated from head and body’.. How was he acquitted with honour?

    Watch #DNA LIVE with @Anant_Tyagii#ZeeLive #ZeeNews #Bihar #MukeshSahani #UttarPradesh https://t.co/XaqHC8K2mI — Zee News (@ZeeNews) July 16, 2024

  • DNA Exclusive: Analysing the ‘Kedarnath Temple’ protest and its Delhi connection |

    In India, the controversy surrounding temples and mosques can be often seen. However, in today’s DNA, we will start with a controversy surrounding a temple. This temple is being built in Delhi, but the protest is happening in Uttarakhand. The priests of Kedarnath Dham are warning that if this temple is built in Delhi, they will raise a strong protest against the government.

    A Shiva temple is being constructed in Burari, Delhi. This temple is being built in the name of Shri Kedarnath Dham. The foundation stone for this temple was laid on July 10th. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami also participated in the foundation ceremony. It is claimed that this temple will be built on three acres of land and is being constructed by the Shri Kedarnath Dham Trust, Burari. The trust states that since the Kedarnath Dham remains closed for six months, this temple is being constructed. The plan is to build this temple exactly like the Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand.

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    Kedarnath temple in Delhi.. why is the saint community angry? Muharram vs Kanwar in UP. In UP, is the government bigger or the organization?

    Watch #DNA LIVE with Anant Tyagi#ZeeLive #ZeeNews #Delhi #UttarPradesh #YogiAdityanath #ArvindKejriwal @Anant_Tyagii https://t.co/aplf9tVxUV — Zee News (@ZeeNews) July 15, 2024

    The pilgrimage priests of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand allege that constructing a Kedarnath temple in Delhi is against religious traditions. The priests claim that this is an attempt to tamper with Hindu traditions. Sages and saints say that by bringing a stone from Kedarnath Dham and establishing it in Delhi, CM Dhami has tampered with the tradition of Kedarnath Dham. They assert that there is and will always be only one Kedarnath Dham, and nothing can replace it.

    CM Pushkar Dhami and the trust building of the Kedarnath Dham temple in Delhi are now on the defensive. However, the sages and saints of Uttarakhand have issued an ultimatum that if a replica of Kedarnath Dham is built in Delhi, there will be a protest.

  • ‘I’ll make her resign…’: Father defends IAS Puja Khedkar, counters all allegations in latest interview |

    After the allegations mounted against IAS officer Puja Khedkar, her father on Sunday defended his daughter and said she had not done anything illegal. Puja recently came under heat for allegedly using fake disability and OBC category certificates, using a red beacon light on a private Audi, and misuse of authority, among other accusations. Following which, she was transferred from Pune to Washim district in Maharashtra.

    Her father and former Maharashtra government employee, Dilip Khedkar, was speaking at an interview with a local Marathi channel when he quashed all the allegations against his daughter, Puja Khedkar.

    Non-Creamy Layer Misuse

    Dilip said that she indeed belongs to the non-creamy layer. He explained that even a person with limited means who owns 4-5 acres of land might appear to be worth several crores based on valuation, but the classification as creamy layer depends on income rather than property valuation.

    Earlier, Dilip had contested Lok Sabha elections and declared assets worth Rs 40 crore. However, eyebrows were raised when his daughter Puja secured an IAS position under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category, which is meant for candidates with an annual income of less than 8 lakh.

    ‘I’ll make her resign’

    One of the accusations against Puja is that she removed the nameplate of a senior official at the Pune collector’s office after he permitted her to use his antechamber as her office.

    “She used the cabin with the proper permission from her senior. Is it written anywhere that a young intern woman with IAS should not be given a separate cabin? If it is written, then I will make her resign from her job,” Dilip asserted.

    misuse of power

    Regarding the 34-year-old officer’s alleged misuse of power, including the use of a private luxury car with a VIP number plate and red-blue beacon during her tenure at the Pune collector’s office, Dilip stated that she had obtained permission for all her actions.

    “She used the luxury car for official work because no government vehicle was available. She did that with proper permission from her seniors in the administration,” Dilip asserted.

    The police seized the Audi luxury car earlier today.

    Fake Disability Certificate

    Regarding the allegations of misuse of disability certificates, Dilip stated that the government sets criteria to determine a person’s disability, and his daughter meets those criteria.

    “Many disabilities are not visible but are diagnosed through medical tests. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she missed some medical check-ups,” he explained.

    Earlier, an official had mentioned that in April 2022, Puja was instructed to appear at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, for verification of her disability certificate. However, she did not attend, citing a COVID infection.

    The Centre has appointed a single-member committee to review the documents submitted by Puja for her civil services examination and subsequent selection to the IAS.

    Mother Manorama’s Viral Video

    Dilip also stood by Puja’s mother, Manorama, who was captured in an old video reportedly issuing threats with a gun during a land dispute. The police have filed a case against Dilip and Manorama regarding this incident.

    Puja’s father said, “The media and others are showing only one video clip. The day before that incident, a local aggressively approached her with a stick. In such a situation, should she have stayed silent?”

    He further added that his wife possesses a license to carry the gun for self-defense.

    The IAS officer from the 2023 batch is currently in her probationary period and assigned to her home state of Maharashtra.

    (Based on inputs from PTI)

  • DNA: Biden’s Verbal Slip-Ups Spark Global Attention |

    In a series of recent events, US President Joe Biden has become the subject of widespread discussion and even amusement due to his repeated verbal gaffes.

    From confusing NATO leaders to mistakenly identifying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden’s mix-ups have raised questions about his cognitive sharpness and have been the talk of the global media. In today’s DNA, Anant Tyagi analyses Biden’s recent verbal slip-ups.

    Similar to the movie ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Golmaal’, where the hero Aamir Khan and Johnny Lever has short-term memory loss, President of the United States, Joe Biden, slips his tongue too.

    Earlier, President Biden became Ghajini in the NATO meeting, calling Trump the Vice President and Putin the President of Ukraine. But now another video is going viral, in which Biden said something directly to the President of Ukraine, Zelensky, that left Zelensky surprised by calling him Putin.

  • Landmark Decision: J&K HC Acts To Protect Neglected Kashmiri Hindu Temples, Shrines |

    The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh has issued a landmark decision, directing the administration to protect Hindu temples, shrines, and holy springs left neglected after the mass migration of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990. This ruling follows a significant court case initiated by Kashmiri Pandits concerned about the state of these religious sites. The court emphasized the government’s duty to safeguard these historical places and invoked the J&K Migrant Immovable Property Act, granting authority to the district magistrate for their preservation.

    The petitioners also raised alarm over encroachments at the sole Hindu cremation ground in Ganderbal district. The court recognized the urgency of this issue, ordering the removal of encroachments within eight weeks. Additionally, the court addressed a disputed lease on one shrine property, ruling it expired and prohibiting any extension. This judgment paves the way for addressing future grievances, allowing any concerned party, including petitioners and previous stakeholders, to report encroachments to the Ganderbal district magistrate for prompt action.

    The court’s directive states, “For the reasons mentioned above, and without delving into the competing claims of the petitioners and respondents regarding shrine management and properties, it is sufficient to say that the District Magistrates, who have vested authority over migrant properties since the enactment of the 1997 Act, must immediately assume responsibility for safeguarding, preserving, and managing temples, shrines, and their associated properties. The DC shall take necessary steps to prevent any encroachments on temple properties.”

    This ruling has been welcomed by Kashmiri Pandit petitioners, including Sanjay Tikoo, head of KPSS (Kashmir Pandit Sangharsh Samiti), representing those who remained in the valley after the 1990s exodus. Presently, approximately 900 Kashmiri Pandit families reside in Kashmir, with around 3,000 temples, shrines, and holy springs. Of these, only 105 are well-maintained, highlighting the urgent need for restoration efforts.

    Sanjay Tikoo emphasized, “We have identified 1,800 temples, along with 600 cremation grounds and 600 holy springs. Only 100 temples have remained active since the 1990s; the rest are in ruins. We advocate for all temples to be handed over to respective DCs under the ‘Kashmiri Pandit Property Act,’ ensuring local committees manage them. Revenue from these properties should go to DCs to prevent misappropriation, with necessary funds released for renovations.”

    Since 2007, KPSS and other organizations have sought protection for these neglected religious sites. Sanjay Tikoo expressed satisfaction with the court’s intervention but voiced concerns over previous orders not being implemented. KPSS seeks a CBI inquiry into temple properties from 1989 onwards to uphold their original status.

    “We have fought since 2007, and now with the court’s support, we feel hopeful,” Tikoo said. “However, previous orders were ignored, raising doubts about the current order’s implementation. The court has given one month for DCs of Ganderbal, Srinagar, and Anantnag to assume control of these temples. We await this period to assess its execution.”

    Kashmiri Pandit organizations remain optimistic that more orders will follow, ensuring all temples, shrines, cremation grounds, and holy springs are entrusted to respective DCs, restoring them to their pre-1990 state.

    1. “Jammu & Kashmir High Court Orders Protection for Neglected Kashmiri Pandit Temples” 2. “Landmark Decision: J&K High Court Directs Administration to Safeguard Hindu Shrines” 3. “Victory for Kashmiri Pandits: Court Orders Preservation of Abandoned Temples and Shrines” 4. “Court Directive: Preservation of Kashmiri Pandit Religious Sites After Decades of Neglect” 5. “Historic Ruling: J&K High Court Acts to Protect Shrines of Kashmiri Pandits”

  • DNA Exclusive: Analysing Madhya Pradesh Teachers’ Drunken Act During School Hours |

    You must have come across the news that a teacher in Uttar Pradesh was suspended for playing Candy Crush during school hours. Now, a list has come out from Madhya Pradesh where teachers are found to be drunk during work hours. In today’s DNA, we will analyse such behaviour of the teachers.

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    ‘Pralay’ Coming Soon in Uttarakhand! ‘Sir ji’s’ claim of ‘world class’ school is rubbish, we will not mark attendance through mobile… we will play games

    Watch #DNA LIVE with Anant Tyagi#ZeeLive #ZeeNews #Uttarakhand #DelhiFloods #UttarPradesh @Anant_Tyagii https://t.co/hxi9qV8gMz

    — Zee News (@ZeeNews) July 11, 2024

    The video shown in today’s episode is from a government school in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. It shows a teacher, Ram Pratap Rawat, swaying under the influence of alcohol. He arrived at school so intoxicated that he could barely speak. He is stumbling while standing, his speech is slurred, and his mind is clearly muddled. He is so drunk that he proclaims himself to be supremely knowledgeable.

    These teachers in Madhya Pradesh not only stay at the school but drink alcohol there as well. They remain intoxicated day and night, and they collect their salary on the first of every month. The villagers have often seen them drinking, but these teachers have never been seen teaching the children. Judging by the condition of these drunken teachers, it might be better if they don’t teach at all. While the number of government teachers in Madhya Pradesh may be low, the number of drunken teachers is quite high.

    Moreover, the list doesn’t just include the names of drunken teachers. It also includes eight teachers who have married twice and nine teachers who haven’t come to school for years.