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A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after 'cockroach' protests
Weeks after thousands of young Indians poured onto the streets of Delhi in a major 'cockroach' protest over examination paper leaks, another group of frustrated job seekers is making headlines - this time hundreds of miles away, in the eastern state of Jharkhand. Protesters have gathered at a stadium in the state capital Ranchi, since 25 July, demanding an overhaul of the state's government examination system. Some have been sleeping in the open and several have gone on hunger strike.
‘जंतर-मंतर’ झालं आता झारखंड पेटलंय! भरती घोटाळ्यांविरोधात विद्यार्थ्यांचा एल्गार
मोहम्मद सरताज आलम सरकारी नोकरीचे स्वप्न पाहणाऱ्या लाखो युवकांसाठी स्पर्धा परीक्षा ही केवळ एक परीक्षा नसते, तर आयुष्य बदलण्याची संधी असते. पण त्या परीक्षेच्या प्रक्रियेवरच प्रश्नचिन्ह निर्माण झाले, तर युवकांच्या हातात उरते ती केवळ निराशा आणि संताप. झारखंडमध्ये सध्या नेमके हेच चित्र पाहायला मिळत आहे. झारखंड लोकसेवा आयोग (JPSC) आणि झारखंड कर्मचारी निवड आयोग (JSSC) यांच्या भरती प्रक्रियेत कथित गैरव्यवहार झाल्याचा आरोप करत हजारो विद्यार्थी रांचीच्या रस्त्यावर उतरले आहेत.
Stealing from the gods: India’s Ram Temple hit by corruption scandal
R Rajagopal: Editors Guild of India condemns 'denial' of voting and passport rights of former The Telegraph editor A leading journalists' body in India has condemned what it says is the denial of voting and passport rights to a former editor. R Rajagopal, a former editor of The Telegraph newspaper, say, externals his passport renewal was held up after his name was removed from the electoral roll in West Bengal …
‘Hindu order runs India’: Court declares another medieval mosque a temple Original
For decades, the Kamal Maula mosque in Dhar, in central India’s Madhya Pradesh state, has been like a second home for 78-year-old Mohammad Rafiq. Rafiq has been the muezzin, who calls Muslims to prayer, at the mosque for 50 years. Before him, his grandfather Hafiz Naziruddin used to lead the prayers even before India gained independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
‘Hindu order runs India’: Court declares another medieval mosque a temple
Donald Trump Look-Alike Albino Buffalo With The Same Name Has The Internet In Splits [WATCH] A nearly 700kg albino buffalo named "Donald Trump" is drawing crowds and viral attention at Rabeya Agro Farm in Paikpara, Bangladesh. The animal earned its unusual name from its distinctive golden-colored hair on its head, which locals say bears a striking resemblance to the US president. According …
India: musulmanes denuncian exclusión de las listas electorales
Una extensión de tu navegador parece estar bloqueando la carga del reproductor de video. Para poder ver este contenido, debes desactivarla en este sitio. India: denuncian exclusión masiva de votantes musulmanes a las puertas de las elecciones © France 24 06:36
'Felt close to death': Indian seafarers detained in Iran return home
The eight Indian sailors who had been detained in Iran have returned home [Mohammad Sartaj Alam/BBC] Eight Indian seafarers who were detained in Iran in December have returned home after weeks of delay caused by the war in the Middle East. The men were part of an 18-member crew - 16 Indians and one each from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh - on a ship seized by Iranian authorities who alleged they were smuggling fuel. The company operating the ship denied this.
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
The spot where the woman and child were burned after a mob stormed their house [Mohammad Sartaj Alam/BBC] Four people have been arrested in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand for allegedly burning to death a woman and her 10-month-old son on suspicion of practising witchcraft earlier this week. The woman's husband, who was also attacked, suffered severe burns and is in hospital. Police say they are searching for more people who may be involved.
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
2 hours ago The billionaire's cancellation follows the release of emails by the DOJ that included communication between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the Gates Foundation's staff. NEW DELHI — Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote on Thursday, as …
Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran
Eight of the 16 Indian crew members who were on board the tanker seized by Iran [Mohammad Sartaj Alam] The families of 16 Indian seafarers held in Iran since December say they are anxious about the fate of their loved ones as the geopolitical situation in the region remains tense. On 8 December, Iranian authorities seized an oil tanker, MT Valiant Roar, while it was in international waters.
Elephant kills 20 in Indian state as rescue efforts continue
Pundi Bahoda's husband is among the 20 people killed by an elephant last week [Mohammad Sartaj Alam/BBC] At least 20 people have been killed by a wild elephant in nine days in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, officials have said, adding that the animal is yet to be captured. The deaths occurred between 1 and 9 January in the Chaibasa and Kolhan forest areas of West Singhbhum district, which are part of one of the largest Sal forests in Asia.
Elephant kills 20 in Indian state as rescue efforts continue
US Envoy Says Trade Deal Differences With India Will Be Resolved US and India are close partners and will resolve their differences, including over a long delayed trade deal, said Sergio Gor, the new US Ambassador …
The witchcraft murders that shook an Indian village
Warning: This story contains details that some may find disturbing. Three weeks after five members of a family in India were brutally killed and allegedly burned alive amid accusations of the practice of witchcraft, the survivors are still trying to come to terms with the tragedy. For Manisha Devi (name changed) of Tetgama village in Bihar state, the night of 6 July has been the darkest in her life.
The witchcraft murders that shook an Indian village
Founder of Punjabi Devils motorcycle club with ties to Hells Angels indicted in California, feds say The founder of the Punjabi Devils, a Bay Area motorcycle club with ties to the Hells Angels, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury on a slew of weapons-related charges after investigators found a small arsenal of guns and explosives in his home, officials said. Jashanpreet Singh, a …
आफ़ताब की हत्या या मॉब लिंचिंग? बाबूलाल मरांडी के पोस्ट की चर्चा
रामगढ़: रामगढ़ ज़िला के एक विवाहित युवक आफताब अंसारी पर एक महिला द्वारा यौन शोषण का आरोप लगाया गया. इस मामले में 23 जुलाई को उनके विरुद्ध रामगढ़ थाना में महिला ने एक लिखित शिकायत दर्ज की. लेकिन उसी दिन शाम को लगभग तीन बजे अर्शी गारमेंट्स जहां आफ़ताब अंसारी काम करते थे, वहां कुछ व्यक्तियों ने आफ़ताब अंसारी के साथ दुकान में घुसकर उनके साथ मारपीट की. उसके बाद उनको घसीट कर बाहर लें आए. बाहर लाकर फिर मारपीट की. जिसका वीडियो भी वायरल हुआ.
Bodh Gaya, Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over ritualists’ ‘control’ of shrine
View(s): Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police By Mohammad Sartaj Alam and Yashraj Sharma Bodh Gaya, India — As he stood in a queue outside a makeshift tent kitchen for breakfast, 30-year-old Abhishek Bauddh could not help but reflect on the throngs of people around him in Bodh Gaya, Buddhism’s holiest site.
In India’s tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as ‘Bangladeshis’
The right-wing party is accused of trying to divide tribal and Muslim votes by raising the bogey of ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’ in a key region of the state. Pakur, India – Sitting at a dusty roadside tea stall with his friends in Bada Sanakad village in the tribal-dominated eastern Indian state of …
In India's tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as 'Bangladeshis' Original
Pakur, India - Sitting at a dusty roadside tea stall with his friends in Bada Sanakad village in the tribal-dominated eastern Indian state of Jhakhand, Abdul Gafur is furious. "Who says we are Bangladeshi infiltrators? Hear me out, we are the registered citizens of India. To date, God knows how many of our generations have passed away on this land.
‘I’m in hell’: How rising heat is amplifying India’s social divides
Patna, India — Satendra Kumar had been feeling unwell during the recent prolonged heatwave, sweating in his family’s one-room hut, but forced himself to go to work to repay the loan he had taken out for his daughter’s marriage. May 30, a Thursday, was particularly searing as he rode his bicycle to the workshop where he was employed as a carpenter in Aspura, 59km (37 miles) from Patna, the capital of Bihar state.
How Did Eight-Years-Old Rizwan End Up Being Arrested And Accused Of Communal Violence In Bihar's Siwan
Eight-year-old Rizwan was arrested along with his grandfather by Bihar police on 8 September accusing them of the communal violence that broke out in Siwan. “My kid went to the mosque to pray with his grandfather, and both of them were arrested,” Rizwan’s sobbing mother Vakilkan Khatoon said. Vakilkan reported that she got a call from the police station, informing her about her son’s arrest. She said that the police had told her that Rizwan would be released soon after questioning.
Rupesh Singh : The Journalist jailed for reporting the Uncomfortable truth.
Another day, Another journalist incarcerated on terror charges for exposing the state machinery , for being the voice of the marginalised. In a chilling pattern, Rupesh Singh, Siddique Kappan, Fahad Shah continue to languish in our jails for doing their jobs with integrity, without fear or favour, holding the line and bearing witness.
India: Families of those shot in Prophet row protest seek justice
Mudassir Alam’s class 10 board result comes days after he was killed in a protest in Ranchi over remarks against the Prophet made by BJP officials. Ranchi, India – When tens of thousands of parents in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand were celebrating the success of their children in the high school examination, there was a deafening silence in the house of Parwez Alam and Nikhat Perween.
Who killed Mudassir and Sahil. Will their be Justice ?
In the last ten days, seventeen West Asian countries have criticized India over the denigration of Prophet Muhammad by the Indian state and by extension the anti-Muslim hate in India. While the Modi government suspended its spokespersons and called the episode an aberration in its response to the Gulf nations, back home young Muslim lives paid the price of protesting. A searing report by independent journalist Mohammad Sartaj Alam who spoke to family members and witnesses.
Jharkhand Violence Leaves Trail Of Burned Muslim Homes, Shops
Aman Ansari (37) and his nephew Wasim Ansari were travelling on a bike in Kujra village of Jharkhand’s Lohardaga when they were brutally assaulted by a mob during the Ram Navami processions on April 10. Aman was lame after he had fractured a leg in a road accident a few months ago, and could not run away during the assault. He could not bear the blows of the sword and died due to severe injuries. His nephew Wasim, managed to escape but sustained many injuries.
Chhattisgarh: At Raipur's 'dharam sansad', Mahatma Gandhi attacked, Godse praised
Days after the Haridwar 'dharam sansad', which was criticised for blatantly targetting minorities, a similar event was organised in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur on December 25. The two-day programme followed a similar script — a seer named Kalicharan Maharaj made objectionable remarks against Mahatma Gandhi and the Muslim community.
Jharkhand Assembly passes anti-lynching Bill; culprits may be jailed for life
The Jharkhand Assembly passed the Prevention of Mob Violence and Mob Lynching Bill, 2021 on Tuesday with an aim to deter such incidents which have been rising in the tribal state. The Bill was passed amid opposition by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs, ignoring the demand of other legislators for a discussion on it in the House. "Soon after the Bill was introduced in the House, it was taken up for discussion.
BJP MLA files FIR against UP sugar mill officials in Lakhimpur Kheri for not paying farmers' dues
Four officials of Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Mill (BHSM) in Gola town in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district have been booked on charges of cheating for allegedly not paying farmers' outstanding arrears. The officials, including owner Kushagra Bajaj, unit head Ompal Singh, factory manager RK Mishra and legal advisor Avani Kumar Pandey, have been charged under sections 420, 419, 406, 467 and 468 of the IPC in the FIR on theby BJP MLA from Gola constituency Arvind Giri on Sunday.
Bluetooth chappals, fake test centres, deep political links: UP cop explains how exams are rigged
At least three major exams in Uttar Pradesh have been marred by leaked question papers and rampant cheating, the latest being the state teacher eligibility test, which was put off by a month when it came to light on Saturday that the paper was allegedly made available in advance to candidates.
'Cows Dying, Being Buried Alive': Horrific Scenes in UP's Kasganj
Video Producer: Mayank Chawla Video Editor: Mohd. Irshad Alam On 31 October, horrific visuals of near-dead cows lying on the ground prompted villagers in Uttar Pradesh (UP)’s Kasganj district to stage a protest outside the government cow shelter in the village. Angered over the uncleaned government shelters and the conditions of cows, the villagers alleged that the JCB machines were used to bury sick cows alive.
Lakhimpur Kheri deaths: 'Ashish's father being a minister will put pressure on UP admin,' says deceased farmer's father
Editor's note: This is the seventh in a series of interviews with families of those who died in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. In this article, Satnam Singh, father of Lovepreet Singh, talks about his deceased son and his unrealised dreams. Nineteen-year-old Lovepreet Singh was one of the four farmers killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence last Sunday. His father, Satnam Singh, told News9 that justice will be served only after the culprits are arrested and punished.
Lakhimpur Kheri deaths: Gurvinder's first postmortem took 15 mins, second took one-and-a-half-hour, how is it possible, asks brother
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of interviews with families of those who died in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. In this article, brother of Gurvinder Singh, Guru Sevak Singh, tells Mohammad Sartaj Alam how the Gurvinder fought for land rights in the region.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: UP Police 'responsible' for Raman's death, says deceased journalist's brother
Editor's note: This is the second in a series of interviews with families of those who died in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. In this article, local journalist Raman Kashyap's brother Pawan talks about his family, his passion for journalism and the man he was. Journalist Raman Kashyap was covering a farmers' protest against the Centre's agriculture laws in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district on Sunday, when an SUV rammed into a group of protesters from behind.
Lakhimpur Kheri deaths: 'Who will look after my family if I go in pursuit of justice', asks deceased BJP supporter's brother
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of interviews with families of those who died in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. In this article, brother of BJP supporter Shubham Mishra, Shantanu tells Mohammad Sartaj Alam about life after the horrifying incident. Shubham Mishra, 26, is one of the two BJP supporters who died during Sunday's Lakhimpur violence.
Lakhimpur deaths: Why was minister's son allowed to drive on a road where farmers were protesting, asks deceased farmer's son
Editor's note: This is the sixth in a series of interviews with families of those who died in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. In this article, Jagdeep Singh, son of Nachhattar Singh, asks Yogi Adityanath government some difficult questions from the day of the incident. Sixty-two-year-old Nachhattar Singh was the first person to be hit by the Thar SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on Sunday. His son Jagdeep Singh, spoke to News9, and asked some uncomfortable questions from the local administration.
Deceased Lakhimpur journalist's family says being 'pressurised', accuse police of not taking him to hospital
The family of Raman Kashyap, the journalist who died while covering the farmers' protest in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri on Sunday, has alleged that the local police didn't take him to hospital for treatment and he was directly taken to the mortuary. The brother of the victim, Pawan Kashyap, also accused the police of pressuring him.
Maths Market and Geometry Field: National Awardee Manoj Sir's Class is Different
Singh further said, "In order to take learning out of the bounds of the classroom, I took a group of students to the market for teaching. I made them partake in purchasing there, so that children can learn the calculation of money. There, I taught the concept of money transaction, loss, and discount, so that they would learn mathematics quickly. To teach them about scales and weights, I took them to the sellers of kerosene and taught them the scales.
UP sarpanch briefly booked for sedition; brother says based on fake video by rivals
On 10 May, Aslam, a newly elected sarpanch in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district, was sent to jail on sedition charges. That month, a sessions court denied Aslam bail on the grounds that he was accused of “grave” and “serious” offences. On 3 July, with Aslam still in custody, the police submitted a chargesheet in court in which they dropped the offence of sedition.
Muslims to Vacate Homes Around UP’s Gorakhnath Temple for Security
Eleven Muslim families are being asked to give up their homes situated close to the Gorakhnath temple for the purpose of ‘security’, to the UP state government, The Quint has learnt. According to this agreement letter, eleven people have been named in this document, and all of them are from the minority community. Of the eleven, ten families have signed on 28 May 2021.
India mosque demolition: officials accused of filing false report on Muslim leaders
A local government administration in Uttar Pradesh has been accused of filing a “false and unfounded” police report against eight Muslim leaders who had opposed the “illegal” demolition of their mosque, in a case filed in an Indian court. The bulldozing of the Masjid Gareeb Nawaz Al Maroof last month, carried out on the orders of the local administration of Barabanki district, caused an outcry and sent many local Muslims into hiding.
India mosque demolition: report filed on Muslim leaders false, court finds
The Telegraph Letters: Covid-19, Wuhan and the terrifying possibility of biological warfare SIR – Charles Moore makes reference to an article he wrote a year ago under the heading “Was Covid-19 created in the lab?”. In it he described work by two scientists, Angus Dalgleish and Birger Sorensen, who concluded that it was what is called a “chimera” – it was built by human beings to see how infectious it could be to human beings.
Meat Seller Dies in UP, Wife Blames Police While They Deny Claims
26-year-old Shahana is inconsolable, her husband Aquil Qureshi who has been booked in a few cow slaughter cases in UP’s Bulanshahr, died after the police confronted him at his residence. The incident happened on the intervening night of 23 and 24 May, around 1:00 am. While the police claim that Qureshi, in his mid-30s, died when he tried to escape from the spot, as he is a wanted criminal, his wife who is an eyewitness says that she saw the police push him.
Nearly 550 UP govt employees lost their lives while on panchayat polls duty, but most of their families won't be receiving compensation
The state's rules for ex gratia compensation for government employees only cover those who died on the day of counting, which ignores the manner in which COVID-19 infects and kills In the wake of the Uttar Pradesh panchayat election, oaths could not be administered until 20 days after the announcement of results. The reason: Fear of deaths in large numbers due to COVID-19 . This correspondent had previously reported the deaths of 2,046 teachers working in the panchayat elections.
‘Gau Rakshak’ Manoj Thakur Beats a Muslim Man, Shakir, in UP’s Moradabad, 2 FIRs Filed
The police have taken note of the matter and are investigating the case. “Two FIRs have been registered. One against Manoj Thakur for beating the man and another against Shakir for not wearing a mask. Neither of the men is at the station,” Station House Officer (SHO) Katghar told The Quint around midnight on the intervening night of 23 and 24 May. We will update the story with more details as and when they come.
Jhansi: Junior doctors trying to present list of demands to Yogi Adityanath detained by cops, later released
Dr Hardeep Jogi, president of the Junior Doctors Association Jhansi said he and the other five junior doctors were stopped by security when they tried to enter the programme held for the chief minister on the college campus Police on Sunday detained six junior doctors of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College trying to present Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with a list of demands. The Uttar Pradesh chief minister was visiting the college at Jhansi to take stock of the medical facilities.
Foreign COVID Aid: Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Struggle for Fair Share
As the second wave of COVID-19 spiked in India, foreign aid poured in from many countries - oxygen generation plants, concentrators and cylinders, masks, ventilators, bedside medical equipment, and Remdesivir injections. But this was not equitably distributed across Indian states, The Quint has gathered. This story is the second in a three-part series on the elusive COVID-19 foreign aid. The first story can be read here.
COVID-19 deaths in UP: State says three teachers died during panchayat polls; staff union puts count at 2,046
Unions have been seeking compensation for all who were on poll duty but died days later, saying the main reason behind their death was COVID-19 infection The four-phased panchayat election in Uttar Pradesh have been concluded and the results have also been declared. But the teachers of Uttar Pradesh, who were instrumental in the successful conclusion of the entire process, have paid a huge price for dispensing poll-related duties.
Officials take police action against leaders of bulldozed mosque in India
A local administration accused of illegally tearing down a mosque in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has filed a police case against nine local Muslim leaders who challenged the demolition. On Monday, Masjid Gareeb Nawaz Al Maroof in Barabanki district was bulldozed without notice after it was declared an illegal structure by the local administration, which had contested its presence.
Indian mosque bulldozed in defiance of high court order
A local administration in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has defied a state high court order and bulldozed a mosque, in one of the most inflammatory actions taken against a Muslim place of worship since the demolition of the Babri Mosque by a mob of Hindu nationalist rioters in 1992.
Deaths of three prisoners in shootout at Chitrakoot jail expose lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh prisons Original
While Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the suspension of the jailor and the jail superintendent of Chitrakoot prison, these are only routine short-term measures and do little to cleanse a system thoroughly The Chitrakoot prison in Uttar Pradesh.
Not just Kumbh Mela, neglectfulness at small religious events in rural India is causing a surge in COVID-19 cases; UP's Ballia is case in point Original
Over the weekend, Ballia town came to a standstill due to the convoy of vehicles going to the Mundan Samaroh. People were stuck in traffic for hours, but the administration neither tried to stop the crowd nor did it register an FIR Representational image. Firstpost/Mohammad Sartaj Alam Since last year, 2,74,411 people in India have lost their lives to the deadly COVID-19 .
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