Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi felicitates first Dalit boy to pass class 10 in village
Ramkeval received a personal letter from the LoP, gifts and a promise of support towards his higher education Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sent a personal letter of congratulations and gifts to Ramkeval, who recently became the first in his village, Nizampur, to pass the class 10 board exams. The letter and mementos to the Dalit boy were handed over on Wednesday, 28 May, by local MP Tanuj Punia in Nizampur, located in the Ahmedpur gram panchayat of Ramsanehighat tehsil. Gandhi described the student’s achievement as a “historic moment for the entire village” and praised his persistence despite challenges. “Your achievement is not only personal but also a historic occasion for Nizampur,” Gandhi wrote. “Your determination to succeed despite the odds will inspire many students. You’ve proved that strong willpower can break any barrier. Dr Ambedkar always stressed the importance of education, and your success, built on hard work and dedication, will open many doors for your future,” the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. Gandhi also extended his congratulations to Ramkeval’s parents, calling the family’s journey a testament to perseverance and hope. Punia congratulated Ramkeval in person and assured his family of full support in the boy’s education. “It is our duty to support talented students like Ramkeval. We will make every effort to ensure he receives the higher education he deserves and brings further pride to his village, district, and state,” he said. Punia also said Ramkeval’s achievement was made possible by the Government Inter College set up in Ahmedpur during the UPA-II government. The school was constructed in 2011-12 under the Multi-Sectoral District Plan. “The school opened doors for children like Ramkeval… Thanks to PL Punia’s persistent efforts, this institution has helped make possible what was once unimaginable for families in remote villages like Nizampur,” Gandhi wrote. Ramkeval was felicitated earlier by the district administration too. Courtesy : National Herald Note: This news is originally published on https://nationalherald.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Moradabad News: Promise to restore lost respect of Dalits, backward and minorities on formation of SP government in PDA Jan Chaupal Thakurdwara.
Samajwadi Party organized PDA Jan Chaupal in Faridnagar village on Wednesday. The workers demonstrated with copies of the Constitution, taking a pledge to protect it. The chief guest of the program, area MLA Nawab Jan Khan and District President Jaiveer Singh Yadav, while addressing the program, said that the party’s national president and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is constantly fighting for the rights of minorities, Dalits and backward classes. It was due to their struggle and pressure that the government had to take the decision to conduct caste census. He alleged that the BJP and its government want to abolish the Constitution. It insults the Constitution maker Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. In the program, SP leaders announced that the lost respect of Dalits, minorities and backward classes will be restored if the SP government is formed in the state. Party’s assembly constituency president Naveen Kumar Yadav, city president Irfan Ansari, former block chief husband Ejaz Ansari, head husband Atiq Qureshi etc. were present in the program. Courtesy : Hindi News
Rahul Gandhi hails Dalit student’s feat as ‘historic’, sends gifts and letter of praise
Rahul also congratulated Ramkeval’s parents, calling the family’s journey a testament to perseverance and hope Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sent a personal letter of congratulation and gifts to Ramkeval, who recently became the first in his village, Nizampur, to pass the Class X board exams. The letter and mementos to the Dalit boy were handed over on Wednesday by local MP Tanuj Punia in Nizampur, located in the Ahmedpur gram panchayat of Ramsanehighat tehsil. Rahul described the student’s achievement as a “historic moment for the entire village” and praised his persistence despite challenges. “Your achievement is not only personal but also a historic occasion for Nizampur,” he wrote. “Your determination to succeed despite the odds will inspire many students. You’ve proved that strong willpower can break any barrier. Dr Ambedkar always stressed the importance of education, and your success, built on hard work and dedication, will open many doors for your future,” the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. Rahul also congratulated Ramkeval’s parents, calling the family’s journey a testament to perseverance and hope. Punia applauded Ramkeval in person and assured his family of full support in the boy’s education. “It is our duty to support talented students like Ramkeval. We will make every effort to ensure he receives the higher education he deserves and brings further pride to his village, district and state,” he said. Punia said Ramkeval’s achievement was made possible by the Government Inter College set up in Ahmedpur during UPA II rule. The school was constructed in 2011-12 under the Multi-Sectoral District Plan. “The school opened doors for children like Ramkeval…. Thanks to P.L. Punia’s persistent efforts, this institution has helped make possible what was once unimaginable for families in remote villages like Nizampur,” Rahul wrote. Ramkeval had earlier been felicitated by the district administration. Courtesy : The Telegraph Note: This news is originally published on https://thetelegraph.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Made an elderly Dalit wear Ghaghra-Choli, then burnt him alive… Married woman did this to run away with her lover
A shocking incident came to light in Jakhotra village of Patan district of Gujarat, where Suresh Ahir found the half-burnt body of his wife Geeta. Investigation revealed that Geeta and her lover Bharat had conspired to kill a Dalit man named Harji and burn him as Geeta. Patan: A heart-wrenching case came to light in Patan district of Gujarat, which surprised even the police. The case is of village Jakhotra. Where, a man named Suresh Genga Bhima Ahir woke up in the morning on hearing the crying of his three-year-old child, but he did not find his wife Geeta nearby. When he reached the back of the house while searching for his wife, he found a half-burnt body there, seeing which he was shocked. This body was wearing orange and purple Ghaghra-Choli, there was also a silver anklet on the feet. These were the same clothes that belonged to his 22-year-old wife Geeta. Refusing chicken in the temple proved costly for a Dalit monk, a bully bleeds him with a trident, case registered under SC-ST Act After three decades, the marks of ‘red terror’ are removed from Bastar and Kondagaon: What does this new beginning in Chhattisgarh mean? Suresh thought his wife had committed suicide and he informed the police. But within a few hours of investigation, the case took a complete turn. The post-mortem report revealed that the body was of a 56-year-old Dalit man Harji Debha Solanki, who was a resident of Vauwa village (7 km from Jakhotra). Initially, it was considered a case of caste violence and Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani also raised it on social media, because a week before this, a Dalit was also killed in Amreli. Conspiracy of lovers blinded by love The investigation revealed that Geeta had hatched a conspiracy with her lover Bharat Lubha Ahir. Both of them together planned to kill Harji and make him look like Geeta, so that both of them could start a new life by showing Geeta as dead. Bharat saw Harji, a weak man, walking alone in Vauwa village. He tried to kill him by dragging him into the bushes and strangulating him and then brought him to Jakhotra in an unconscious state on a bike. At night, along with Geeta, they dressed Harji in his clothes and burnt him alive by pouring petrol on him. Tried to escape, but got arrested Both of them fled via Santalpur, Radhanpur and reached Palanpur railway station in Banaskantha, from where they were trying to escape to Jodhpur. But with the help of mobile location and CCTV footage, the police caught them at 4 am on Wednesday. The post-mortem revealed that Harji had died of burning, that is, he was alive when he was set on fire. Petrol pump workers also stated that Geeta had taken petrol from there in a can. Patan SP VK Nai said that if Harji had not been identified, Geeta and Bharat had not been caught on time, then this case could have been closed as a suicide. About the author Rahul Mahajan After studying journalism from Himachal Pradesh University, he has been active in digital and electronic media for more than 9 years. He started his journey from ETV and Network 18 to Times Internet. He has keen interest in politics, crime and positive news. Courtesy : Hindi News
NTERVIEW | ‘Basavaraju killing a success, but gun can’t kill ideology’
The killing of a top Maoist should not be seen as a death blow to the outfit, which has an extensive structure, says Ashok Prasad, former Special Secretary of Internal Security. The recent successes of security forces in their anti-LWE (Left-Wing Extremism) operations endorse the integrated policy of the government of the day, says Ashok Prasad, former Special Secretary of Internal Security and ex-Special Director of Intelligence Bureau. He tells Mukesh Ranjan that he exuded confidence that the state apparatus has now started dominating the military formations of the Maoists. Excerpts: How do you see one of the biggest anti-Naxal operations in recent times, in Chhattisgarh, where nearly 70 Maoists have been killed? It is a major achievement of the security forces. It is also a significant endorsement of the governments’ policy and integrated strategy. The multi-pronged strategy of successive Union governments has gained momentum and is beginning to dominate the military formations of the LWEs. The success is also due to the ‘All-India Response System’ in place. How significant an impact will the killing of Maoist leader Basavaraju have on the left-wing movement? The elimination of Basavaraju is a massive setback to Maoists and a devastating blow to the morale of the outfit’s ground-level cadre. His death will boost the morale of the security forces and inspire them to pursue the extremists more vigorously. This operation proves that nothing succeeds like success. However, the killing of a top Maoist should not be seen as a death blow to the outfit, which has an extensive structure. Do you agree that recent successes of the security forces signal the beginning of the end for Maoists? This is a complex question that does not permit a binary ‘Yes-No’ answer. Naxal movements in India are multifaceted and chronic sociopolitical phenomena that demand complex and persistent remedies. Violence is the most visible aspect, and the government’s strategy has made a significant dent in the movement, resulting in substantial containment of bloodshed below the tolerance threshold. The movement has suffered major setbacks in the past, too, but it has resurfaced. Will going aggressively against Maoist leaders and cadre eliminate Naxalism? The Centre has fixed a target to do it by March 2026. Aggressive actions can lead to higher attrition among the Maoist cadres and result in significantly lower levels of violence, as they would prefer escaping the wrath of the forces. However, aggression does nothing to undermine the political, ideological and social components of the Naxal movement and its public support, nor does it address the root causes, like perceived deprivation among people under the influence of Maoists, which gave birth to the movement in the first place. What more must the government do to choke their ideological, operational and financial bases? The government already has a constant, coordinated and focused strategy to deal with Maoist violence. Key progress has been made. Difficulties faced by security agencies and civil administration on the ground — especially those about access to terrains, communication and other resources — have been addressed. Other mitigation steps like surrender policy are major initiatives. But the main issue is the ideological and political appeal of Maoists among the masses, which you can’t kill with a gun. Do you think that alienation of the poor local population feeds and justifies the armed rebellion of Naxal leaders and cadres against the state? Poverty plays an important role in the spread of the Naxal movement, but the key lies in perceived inequality in resource availability and exploitation by those higher up in the food chain. These are exploited by vested interests in mobilising a support base, which is subsequently used to spread violence. While the moral and ethical justification for political violence is a subject of debate the world over, in the context of internal security, particularly in India, this is unequivocally illegal and undemocratic. Courtesy : TNIE Note: This news is originally published on https://thenewindianexpress.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
India’s Net Foreign Direct Investment Plummets by 96.5% to Reach Record Low
Net FDI stood at $353 million in fiscal year 2025, down sharply from $10 billion the previous year. New Delhi: India’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) plummeted 96.5% to a record low of $353 million in fiscal year 2025, down sharply from $10 billion the previous year. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest monthly bulletin released on Wednesday (May 21), attributed the drop to large fund repatriations as investors exited through profitable initial public offerings (IPOs) and as Indian firms increased their investments overseas. A hot IPO market, featuring companies like Hyundai Motor and Swiggy, allowed long-term investors to realise significant gains. Simultaneously, Indian companies stepped up investments abroad to capitalise on shifts in global supply chains. The RBI stated that “Net FDI moderated…reflecting the rise in net outward FDI and repatriation FDI.” This decline in net FDI – the difference between gross FDI inflows and both outward investments by Indian companies and funds taken out by foreign entities – occurred despite a strong rise in gross FDI. Investors withdrew $49 billion from India in FY25, an increase from $41 billion the year before. High-profile exits included those by Alpha Wave Global and Partners Group from major share sales like Swiggy and Vishal Mega Mart. A report by the Indian Venture Capital and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) and EY highlighted that private equity and venture capital exits totaled $26.7 billion, a 7% year-on-year increase. Open market exits were dominant, though IPOs backed by private equity gained momentum. For example, Hyundai’s promoters took home proceeds from its Rs 27,870 crore listing as it reduced its stake. A key Swiggy investor reportedly made over $2 billion post-IPO. Telecom firm Singtel’s sale of its Airtel stake and tobacco company BAT’s divestment from ITC in March 2024 also likely contributed to the FY25 repatriation figures. These large IPOs often coincided with India’s stock market indices hitting record highs, such as the surge in late September of last year. Despite the drop in net figures, some see these trends positively. The IVCA/EY report suggested this activity signals a “mature market,” where foreign investors can smoothly enter and exit, which “reflects positively on the Indian economy.” Furthermore, gross inward FDI showed robust growth, rising 13.7% to $81 billion in 2024-25, according to RBI data. The central bank noted this investment remains concentrated, with over 60% flowing into manufacturing, financial services, electricity and energy, and communication services. Net inflows of ‘stable’ FDI were 86% lower than the $2.67 billion in ‘volatile’ portfolio flows for the year. Courtesy : The Wire Staff, The Wire Note: This news is originally published on https://thewire.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Rahul Gandhi files criminal defamation case against Satyaki Savarkar
Pune: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday filed a criminal defamation case through his lawyer in a Pune special magistrate court against Satyaki Savarkar, grandnephew of Hindu ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Gandhi accused Satyaki of allegedly providing false information to the court in a May 9 application to get the Congress leader’s bail bond cancelled on the grounds of breach of its condition. Gandhi, in his petition filed through lawyer Milind Pawar, said that the court — while granting bail to him on Jan 10 in a defamation case filed by Satyaki — did not impose any conditions. So, the question of breaching conditions does not arise because the case filed by Satyaki under the provisions of section 500 of the Indian Penal Code is bailable. On May 9, Satyaki had filed a plea to cancel the bail bond and take coercive action against Gandhi for breaching its condition. This, according to the Congress leader’s petition, was defamatory, false, and baseless, misleading the court. Gandhi’s petition states that Satyaki committed an offence of defamation under the provisions of IPC sections 499 and 500, perjury (false statement) under sections 191 (false evidence) and 192 (fabricating false evidence), and of contempt by misleading the court. Pawar has prayed before the court to take cognisance of his client’s petition and issue process (summons) against Satyaki. Satyaki’s lawyer, Sangram Kolhatkar, told TOI, “My client has filed a plea to reject Gandhi’s plea because the petition filed by him is frivolous and filed with an intention to disrupt the court proceedings by not recording his plea to commence the trial.” The court has deferred the hearing till June 12. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Sapkal: Rahul Unfazed By Hindutva Threats
Nagpur: Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Wednesday strongly condemned threats directed at Congress leader and Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Savarkar. He said such “hollow threats” will not intimidate Gandhi or Congress party. His response came after a Nashik-based leader of Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, threatened to blacken Gandhi’s face over his derogatory remarks against the noted freedom fighter on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Wednesday, drawing strong remarks from the grand old party’s leaders across the state. He even warned of pelting stones at Gandhi’s convoy whenever he would be in Nashik. Addressing the media at Nanded, Sapkal stated, “Rahul Gandhi’s grandmother and former Prime Ministers — Indira and father Rajiv — sacrificed their lives for the nation. Rahul, who belongs to a family of martyrs, does not fear these empty threats.” He said that Gandhi’s comments on Savarkar were not personal jabs but historical facts. Highlighting that similar views on Savarkar have been expressed by historians & even by BJP leader Arun Shourie, who served as a minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s NDA govt, Sapkal added, “If there’s an issue with evaluating Savarkar’s legacy, critics should also consider what experts like Shourie have written about him.” Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
‘Limit to political desperation’: BJP wades into Congress crossfire as Udit Raj targets Shashi Tharoor
NEW DELHI: Amid rising tensions within the Congress party, the BJP has rallied around opposition MP Shashi Tharoor, who is facing criticism from his own colleagues over remarks made during an international delegation visit. Tharoor’s statements lauding India’s recent counterterror strikes have sparked sharp reactions from fellow Congress leader Udit Raj, prompting BJP leaders to question the Congress’s stance on national interest. Union minister Kiren Rijiju took to X on Wednesday to condemn the grand old party, responding to Udit Raj’s criticism of Tharoor. Sharing a video, Rijiju questioned the party’s priorities: “Congress ka haath kiske sath? Kya Congress party mein desh ke liye bolna mana hai?” he posted in Hindi. — KirenRijiju (@KirenRijiju) “We Indians must speak in one voice in crucial time at least,” he added. In another post, Rijiju intensified his criticism, “What does the Congress party want & how much they really care for the country? Should the Indian MPs go to foreign nation and speak against India and its Prime Minister? There’s limit to political desperation!” — KirenRijiju (@KirenRijiju) BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla echoed Rijiju’s sentiments, alleging that Congress leader Udit Raj was targeting Tharoor under the influence of Rahul Gandhi. He framed the row as a case of internal sabotage. “Shashi Tharoor is being attacked at the behest of Rahul Gandhi because Shashi Tharoor kept India first not (Gandhi) family. He talked about national interest, not his party’s interest. He is being attacked because he kept national policy above the vote bank (politics),” Poonawalla told PTI. He accused the Congress of hypocrisy: asserting support for the armed forces in an all-party meeting, while launching “missiles at its own leader” abroad. “The Congress, which is launching missiles at its own leader, won’t say a word against Pakistan,” he said. The row stems from Tharoor’s recent remarks during an official address in Panama, where he was representing India as part of a multi-party delegation. Tharoor spoke about India’s evolving counter-terrorism posture, referencing key military operations. “What has changed in recent years is that the terrorists have also realised they will have a price to pay; on that, let there be no doubt. When, for the first time, India breached the Line of Control between India and Pakistan to conduct a surgical strike on a terror base, a launch pad – the Uri strike in September 2015. That was already something we had not done before. Even during the Kargil War, we had not crossed the Line of Control; in Uri, we did, and then came the attack in Pulwama in January 2019. This time, we crossed not only the Line of Control but also the international border, and we struck the terrorist headquarters in Balakot. This time, we have gone beyond both of those. We have not only gone beyond the Line of Control and the international border. We have struck at the Punjabi heartland of Pakistan by hitting terror bases, training centres, and terror headquarters in nine places,” Tharoor said. Udit Raj, however, took serious objection, accusing Tharoor of undermining the Congress’s legacy. “How could you denigrate the golden history of Congress by saying that before PM Modi, India never crossed LOC and the international border?” Raj posted on X. — Dr_Uditraj (@Dr_Uditraj) He pointed to India’s military actions during the 1965 and 1971 wars, as well as strikes under the UPA, to challenge Tharoor’s narrative. “Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has become the super spokesperson of the BJP, speaking in favour of PM Modi and his government,” Raj told ANI. As the rift widens, Tharoor finds himself caught between praise from political opponents and rebuke from within his own party. Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor, is currently leading an all-party delegation to countries in Americas for Centre’s resolve of global outreach of India’s recent counterterror Operation Sindoor. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
MP Khandwa gangrape-murder case: Limits of brutality crossed with tribal woman, questions raised on women’s safety system in the state
The Congress delegation met the family members of the deceased. The delegation included Shobha Ojha, Vijayalakshmi Sadho and MLA Jhuma Solanki. They demanded a compensation of Rs 25 lakh from the government and a government job for a family member. Bhopal. The incident of gangrape and murder of a tribal woman in Khalwa police station area of Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh has shaken the entire state. This incident, which shames humanity, not only raises questions on law and order, but also exposes the government’s insensitivity towards the safety of the tribal society. The deceased woman was 45 years old and she was the victim of brutality by two youths of her own village – Sunil and Hari. The brutality was done by catching her on the way while returning from the field On Friday night, after a wedding ceremony in the village, the woman had gone to drop her relatives to the field. The farm was just half a kilometer away, but she did not return home overnight. The next morning, when the family went out to search for her, a woman told them that the victim was in the shed behind her house. On reaching there, she was found unconscious. On regaining consciousness, she told her son and daughter-in-law, “Something wrong has happened to me, now I will not survive… Sunil and Hari did it forcefully.” She died shortly after. Statement given before death, intestines and uterus were out According to the son and daughter-in-law of the deceased, the condition of the woman was very critical. There was excessive bleeding from the private part and the uterus was out. The postmortem report also confirmed that the intestines were out, the uterus was torn and the body was soaked in blood. According to the doctors, a hand or some object was inserted in the private part, which damaged the internal organs and caused death due to excessive bleeding. Police sent the accused to jail The police had taken both the accused into custody on Saturday itself and on Sunday night they were taken to the crime scene to confirm the crime scene. Both the accused were produced in the court on Monday and taken on two-day police remand. Khandwa SP Manoj Kumar Rai said that the clothes of the accused and the deceased and other evidence found from the crime scene have been sent for FSL investigation. It has also been said that this case will be registered in the category of marked crime and taken to the fast track court. According to Congress leaders, the victim could not even get first aid. The government ambulance did not come, and the family had to take the body to the district hospital in a private vehicle. This incident exposes the poor health system of the state. Congress team met the victim’s family The Congress delegation met the family of the deceased. The team included Shobha Ojha, Vijayalakshmi Sadho and MLA Jhuma Solanki. They demanded a compensation of Rs 25 lakh from the government and a government job for one member of the family. Shobha Ojha alleged that “the administration is trying to convert the rape case into murder. Looking at the condition of the crime scene, it is doubtful how the incident could have happened there.” Vikrant Bhuria targeted the government National President of Adivasi Congress and MLA Dr. Vikrant Bhuria said in a press conference in Delhi, “MP is becoming the rape and liquor capital. A 45-year-old tribal woman was gang-raped and her uterus and intestines were removed with an iron rod. This is not just murder, but a blot on the face of civilization.” Bhuria further said that “Prime Minister Modi should ensure before coming to Bhopal Mahila Sammelan on May 31 that how will the sisters be protected in Madhya Pradesh?” Courtesy : Ankit Pachauri, Hindi News