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Godforsaken, ignorant NGOs: Indian official schools reporter over rights record

During a media interaction in Oslo, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George defended India's democratic record and media landscape. He said foreign observers often misunderstand the country by relying on selective reports.

At one point during the interaction, the reporter walked out of the briefing room before later returning to the presser.
  • Norwegian journalist interrupts MEA briefing with questions on India’s human rights
  • MEA Secretary Sibi George defends India’s democracy, calling NGO reports ignorant
  • Highlights India’s electoral process, constitutional rights, early women’s voting rights

Tamil Nadu News

Vijay pays tribute to LTTE chief Prabhakaran, vows solidarity with Lankan Tamils

On Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, Vijay expressed solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils and remembered victims of the final phase of the 2009 civil war, commemorated by Tamils globally as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day also coincides with the day LTTE chief Prabhakaran was killed there.

Vijay says he will stand by rights of Tamils living across the sea
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West Bengal News

Bulldozers in action in Kolkata; more to follow across Bengal, says BJP govt

Days after coming to power in West Bengal, the BJP government, led by Suvendu Adhikari, has launched anti-encroachment drives in and around Kolkata. Bulldozers have rolled into localities in Kolkata, including Sealdah and Howrah railway stations. Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said that the drives in Kolkata were just the beginning and more bulldozer action across the state would follow.

Bulldozers hit Kolkata streets as BJP launches mass encroachment crackdown.

India News

Police crackdown on namaz protesters, Bengal CM sends big Park Circus message

Protesters clashed with police at Kolkata's Park Circus on Sunday, which left at least 10 cops injured. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari reached Park Circus on Monday and warned people protesting over curbs on namaz on roads and anti-encroachment drives of strict action. Around 40 people have been arrested over the violence.

Police crackdown on namaz protesters, Bengal CM sends big Park Circus message.
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