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Alien signal or atmospheric mystery? NASA reveals truth behind red ‘jellyfish’ lights and sprites over Earth

Alien signal or atmospheric mystery? NASA reveals truth behind red ‘jellyfish’ lights and sprites over Earth

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Stunning images of mysterious red lights appearing to fall from space have captured global attention, sparking widespread speculation online. Many social media users suggested these ghostly flashes could be linked to alien signals, but scientists and space agencies have confirmed a more down-to-earth explanation. These striking phenomena are known as red sprites, a rare and…

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Dhurandhar Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 4: Ranveer Singh’s action drama BEATS his and Deepika Padukone’s ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela’ lifetime numbers |

Dhurandhar Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 4: Ranveer Singh’s action drama BEATS his and Deepika Padukone’s ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela’ lifetime numbers |

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Ranveer Singh, who is known for his power-packed performance, has once again proved his mettle on the big screen with his latest release ‘Dhurandhar.’ Inspired by true events, this Aditya Dhar movie is shattering one after the other box office record, and it has been only 4 days since it debuted on the 70MM. According…

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“A MAGA”: Perez Hilton calls out Sydney Sweeney’s ‘new stance’ as she finally addresses American Eagle ad outrage

“A MAGA”: Perez Hilton calls out Sydney Sweeney’s ‘new stance’ as she finally addresses American Eagle ad outrage

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Sydney Sweeney addressed the controversy surrounding her American Eagle jeans campaign, clarifying her genuine appreciation for the brand and rejecting any political motives or labels assigned to her. Her more open response, a shift from previous silence, aims to foster unity and refocus attention on her acting career, though it has sparked debate among her…

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The Supreme Court encountered its first AI misuse case where a litigant submitted a response with hundreds of fabricated legal precedents. Senior advocates highlighted the grave concern of AI-generated false case laws impacting judicial decisions. While acknowledging the error, the court proceeded to hear the case on its merits, emphasizing the need for caution. The Supreme Court encountered its first AI misuse case where a litigant submitted a response with hundreds of fabricated legal precedents. Senior advocates highlighted the grave concern of AI-generated false case laws impacting judicial decisions. While acknowledging the error, the court proceeded to hear the case on its merits, emphasizing the need for caution. NEW DELHI: In the first instance of misuse of artificial intelligence in the judicial process – detected in Supreme Court – a litigant took the help of AI tools to draft a response that contained hundreds of fake cases. Taking cognisance of the matter, SC said it could not brush it aside but would hear the case on merit.Appearing before a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih, senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul said a rejoinder filed in the court cited many cases which are all fake and not part of any judicial record. He alleged that some of these cases were correctly mentioned but the questions of law, which were decided in these cases, were misreported. Senior advocate C A Sundaram, appearing for Gstaad Hotels Bengaluru promoter Deepak Raheja, admitted it was a mistake, saying, “I have never been more embarrassed.”Not about AI, but fabrication of case laws: Senior advocateSundaram read out an affidavit filed by the filing advocate in the case.Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for Omkara Asset Reconstruction, said the rejoinder submitted by Gstaad Hotels Bengaluru promoter Deepak Raheja was prepared using AI tools and fabricated cases were cited to convince the court in his favour.Kaul submitted that the erring party was not entitled to be heard after the grave mistake. “Fake case laws were invented using AI tools and questions of laws, which were decided by the court, were fabricated by using AI. It is not about AI, but fabrication of case laws and concoction of points of law,” he said. It would be difficult for a bench to detect falsehood as it is supposed to hear 70-80 cases, and if the court relies on the AI-generated falsehood, then it would be disastrous for the judicial system, he added.Sundaram said that he was in complete agreement with Kaul on this issue and told the bench that it was a terrible error committed in court.Reading out the affidavit – filed by the advocate-on-record (AoR), who is responsible for filing any document in SC – Sundaram said the lawyer tendered unconditional apology and assured SC that he would be cautious in future not to repeat the mistake. He sought permission to withdraw the response. “We cannot simply brush it aside,” the court said, and asked why the AoR should take the blame as the response said very clearly that the affidavit was drafted under the guidance of the litigant. SC, thereafter, went ahead hearing the case on merit.The controversy revolves around a high-profile case between Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Limited and Gstaad Hotels Private Limited. The case went to SC following the hearing in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Nonchalant, Lackadaisical Attitude’: Ex-AirAsia CFO Breaks Down Indigo Fiasco’It Was Treated Like An Extra’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress For ‘Injustice’ To Vande Mataram’Biggest Mistake’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra Blasts PM Modi, Dares BJP To Win Bengal With Divisive PoliticsIndia Issues Warning To China Over Targeting Indians, Blasts Pakistan’s Remarks On Arunachal PradeshThe Truth Behind Curtailed Vande Mataram : Politics, Unity And A Century Of Cultural TensionAAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls Out ‘Legalised Loot’ Of Toll Plazas In Rajya Sabha’Only 2 Reasons’: Priyanka Gandhi Slams PM Modi, Links Vande Mataram Debate To Bengal Polls’Jinnah Ka Munna…’: Anurag Thakur’s Brutal Attack on Congress, Rips Apart Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi’Will Set An Example’: IndiGo Faces Heat As Aviation Minister Promises Tough Action In Rajya SabhaGoa Club Fire Exposed Deadly Design Errors, Trapping Dozens As Only One Exit Functioned123PhotostoriesUS doctor lists 7 hobbies linked to reduced stress and better mental healthRRR, Janatha Garage; Telugu star Jr NTR, whose mass appeal meets surprising versatility onscreenAakrosh, Arth, Salaam Bombay!: Hindi parallel films that redefined meaningful storytelling for new audiencesWhat happens when you stop eating sugar for 30 days5 ways to enjoy egg and spinach for breakfastFood combinations with yogurt that are healthy or can be toxicBoard-certified doctor shares 8 foods that people with arthritis should add to their daily diet5 teen Indian cricketers who are already making waves8 Indian dishes one can make with oats5 deep and emotional RupiKaur quotes on love and heartbreak123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingOmarion HamptonJaxson DartPatrick MahomesMariasharapova and Alexander Net worthAryna Sabalenka Net WorthJohn TavaresRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthCandace OwensMirka Federer Net WorthCardi B

The Supreme Court encountered its first AI misuse case where a litigant submitted a response with hundreds of fabricated legal precedents. Senior advocates highlighted the grave concern of AI-generated false case laws impacting judicial decisions. While acknowledging the error, the court proceeded to hear the case on its merits, emphasizing the need for caution. The Supreme Court encountered its first AI misuse case where a litigant submitted a response with hundreds of fabricated legal precedents. Senior advocates highlighted the grave concern of AI-generated false case laws impacting judicial decisions. While acknowledging the error, the court proceeded to hear the case on its merits, emphasizing the need for caution. NEW DELHI: In the first instance of misuse of artificial intelligence in the judicial process – detected in Supreme Court – a litigant took the help of AI tools to draft a response that contained hundreds of fake cases. Taking cognisance of the matter, SC said it could not brush it aside but would hear the case on merit.Appearing before a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih, senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul said a rejoinder filed in the court cited many cases which are all fake and not part of any judicial record. He alleged that some of these cases were correctly mentioned but the questions of law, which were decided in these cases, were misreported. Senior advocate C A Sundaram, appearing for Gstaad Hotels Bengaluru promoter Deepak Raheja, admitted it was a mistake, saying, “I have never been more embarrassed.”Not about AI, but fabrication of case laws: Senior advocateSundaram read out an affidavit filed by the filing advocate in the case.Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for Omkara Asset Reconstruction, said the rejoinder submitted by Gstaad Hotels Bengaluru promoter Deepak Raheja was prepared using AI tools and fabricated cases were cited to convince the court in his favour.Kaul submitted that the erring party was not entitled to be heard after the grave mistake. “Fake case laws were invented using AI tools and questions of laws, which were decided by the court, were fabricated by using AI. It is not about AI, but fabrication of case laws and concoction of points of law,” he said. It would be difficult for a bench to detect falsehood as it is supposed to hear 70-80 cases, and if the court relies on the AI-generated falsehood, then it would be disastrous for the judicial system, he added.Sundaram said that he was in complete agreement with Kaul on this issue and told the bench that it was a terrible error committed in court.Reading out the affidavit – filed by the advocate-on-record (AoR), who is responsible for filing any document in SC – Sundaram said the lawyer tendered unconditional apology and assured SC that he would be cautious in future not to repeat the mistake. He sought permission to withdraw the response. “We cannot simply brush it aside,” the court said, and asked why the AoR should take the blame as the response said very clearly that the affidavit was drafted under the guidance of the litigant. SC, thereafter, went ahead hearing the case on merit.The controversy revolves around a high-profile case between Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Limited and Gstaad Hotels Private Limited. The case went to SC following the hearing in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Nonchalant, Lackadaisical Attitude’: Ex-AirAsia CFO Breaks Down Indigo Fiasco’It Was Treated Like An Extra’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress For ‘Injustice’ To Vande Mataram’Biggest Mistake’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra Blasts PM Modi, Dares BJP To Win Bengal With Divisive PoliticsIndia Issues Warning To China Over Targeting Indians, Blasts Pakistan’s Remarks On Arunachal PradeshThe Truth Behind Curtailed Vande Mataram : Politics, Unity And A Century Of Cultural TensionAAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls Out ‘Legalised Loot’ Of Toll Plazas In Rajya Sabha’Only 2 Reasons’: Priyanka Gandhi Slams PM Modi, Links Vande Mataram Debate To Bengal Polls’Jinnah Ka Munna…’: Anurag Thakur’s Brutal Attack on Congress, Rips Apart Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi’Will Set An Example’: IndiGo Faces Heat As Aviation Minister Promises Tough Action In Rajya SabhaGoa Club Fire Exposed Deadly Design Errors, Trapping Dozens As Only One Exit Functioned123PhotostoriesUS doctor lists 7 hobbies linked to reduced stress and better mental healthRRR, Janatha Garage; Telugu star Jr NTR, whose mass appeal meets surprising versatility onscreenAakrosh, Arth, Salaam Bombay!: Hindi parallel films that redefined meaningful storytelling for new audiencesWhat happens when you stop eating sugar for 30 days5 ways to enjoy egg and spinach for breakfastFood combinations with yogurt that are healthy or can be toxicBoard-certified doctor shares 8 foods that people with arthritis should add to their daily diet5 teen Indian cricketers who are already making waves8 Indian dishes one can make with oats5 deep and emotional RupiKaur quotes on love and heartbreak123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingOmarion HamptonJaxson DartPatrick MahomesMariasharapova and Alexander Net worthAryna Sabalenka Net WorthJohn TavaresRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthCandace OwensMirka Federer Net WorthCardi B

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The Supreme Court encountered its first AI misuse case where a litigant submitted a response with hundreds of fabricated legal precedents. Senior advocates highlighted the grave concern of AI-generated false case laws impacting judicial decisions. While acknowledging the error, the court proceeded to hear the case on its merits, emphasizing the need for caution. NEW…

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Musk’s Starlink lists premium satcom prices for India, then pulls them back saying ‘glitch’ made ‘dummy test data’ visible

Musk’s Starlink lists premium satcom prices for India, then pulls them back saying ‘glitch’ made ‘dummy test data’ visible

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NEW DELHI: Elon Musk’s Starlink on Monday announced inaugural prices for its satellite venture in India and, as expected, these were many times more than a regular high-speed broadband connection that is currently being provided by terrestrial providers such as Airtel and Reliance Jio.The company put a Rs 8,600 monthly tariff for its satcom services…

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Smriti Mandhana’s motivational words, ‘you start your innings on zero,’ resurface after she and Palash Muchhal called off their wedding

Smriti Mandhana’s motivational words, ‘you start your innings on zero,’ resurface after she and Palash Muchhal called off their wedding

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Music composer Palash Muchhal and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, in their separate statements, shared that their wedding has been called off. Following Smriti’s mention that she will not be focusing on her career, an old interview clip of the sportsperson has resurfaced. In the said clip, she can be seen talking about how she deals…

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Nadi Astrology Daily Horoscope (December 9, 2025): Today’s Life Predictions for All 12 Zodiac Signs

Nadi Astrology Daily Horoscope (December 9, 2025): Today’s Life Predictions for All 12 Zodiac Signs

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Welcome to your Nadi Astrology Daily Horoscope! Unlike general forecasts, Nadi predictions are based on ancient wisdom and specifically reveal the true trajectory of your life. Today, discover the cosmic blueprint impacting your karma, relationships, and finances. Unearth the wisdom of the sages and see your personalised life predictions for all 12 zodiac signs right…

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‘India should not be dumping rice’: Trump signals fresh tariffs as US farmers decry cheap imports

‘India should not be dumping rice’: Trump signals fresh tariffs as US farmers decry cheap imports

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US President Donald Trump may impose new tariffs on agricultural imports, including Indian rice and Canadian fertilizers, after hearing farmers’ complaints about cheap foreign goods that are undercutting US producers.The remarks came at a White House meeting where he unveiled $12 billion in fresh support for American farmers. He said imports were challenging domestic producers…

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The parliamentary standing committee on transport, tourism and culture will summon airlines and aviation regulator DGCA next week over the IndiGo fiasco.Sources said the panel, headed by JDU’s Sanjay Kumar Jha, will hold the meeting on Dec 15 or 16 with all stakeholders. “We will examine all aspects of the developments that led to mass cancellation of flights by IndiGo, and subsequently other airlines charging exorbitant fares,” said a source. He added that the episode has pointed to serious issues that need to be fixed.’Will Set An Example’: IndiGo Faces Heat As Aviation Minister Promises Tough Action In Rajya SabhaEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Nonchalant, Lackadaisical Attitude’: Ex-AirAsia CFO Breaks Down Indigo Fiasco’It Was Treated Like An Extra’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress For ‘Injustice’ To Vande Mataram’Biggest Mistake’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra Blasts PM Modi, Dares BJP To Win Bengal With Divisive PoliticsIndia Issues Warning To China Over Targeting Indians, Blasts Pakistan’s Remarks On Arunachal PradeshThe Truth Behind Curtailed Vande Mataram : Politics, Unity And A Century Of Cultural TensionAAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls Out ‘Legalised Loot’ Of Toll Plazas In Rajya Sabha’Only 2 Reasons’: Priyanka Gandhi Slams PM Modi, Links Vande Mataram Debate To Bengal Polls’Jinnah Ka Munna…’: Anurag Thakur’s Brutal Attack on Congress, Rips Apart Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi’Will Set An Example’: IndiGo Faces Heat As Aviation Minister Promises Tough Action In Rajya SabhaGoa Club Fire Exposed Deadly Design Errors, Trapping Dozens As Only One Exit Functioned123Photostories5 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-inspired wedding looks for brides seeking a royal touchUS doctor lists 7 hobbies linked to reduced stress and better mental healthRRR, Janatha Garage; Telugu star Jr NTR, whose mass appeal meets surprising versatility onscreenAakrosh, Arth, Salaam Bombay!: Hindi parallel films that redefined meaningful storytelling for new audiencesWhat happens when you stop eating sugar for 30 days5 ways to enjoy egg and spinach for breakfastFood combinations with yogurt that are healthy or can be toxicBoard-certified doctor shares 8 foods that people with arthritis should add to their daily diet5 teen Indian cricketers who are already making waves8 Indian dishes one can make with oats123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingOmarion HamptonJaxson DartPatrick MahomesMariasharapova and Alexander Net worthAryna Sabalenka Net WorthJohn TavaresRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthCandace OwensMirka Federer Net WorthCardi B

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The parliamentary standing committee on transport, tourism and culture will summon airlines and aviation regulator DGCA next week over the IndiGo fiasco.Sources said the panel, headed by JDU’s Sanjay Kumar Jha, will hold the meeting on Dec 15 or 16 with all stakeholders. “We will examine all aspects of the developments that led to mass…

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‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon calls working with Akshaye Khanna ‘cherry on the top’; hails Ranveer Singh the most ‘powerful’ actor

‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon calls working with Akshaye Khanna ‘cherry on the top’; hails Ranveer Singh the most ‘powerful’ actor

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Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has created quite a buzz since its release on 5 December 2025. Among the many actors making noise online for their roles is Saumya Tandon, who has surprised viewers with a fresh and intense performance that stands apart from her usual on-screen image. Best known as Anita Bhabhi from the hit show…

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Deadly toilet cleaner mistake: Doctor warns how mixing products caused toxic gas and lung damage

Deadly toilet cleaner mistake: Doctor warns how mixing products caused toxic gas and lung damage

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Dr. Ankit Bhatia, MBBS MD in Pulmonology, shared a scary story from his emergency. One person wanted an immaculate toilet, for that they mixed two different toilet cleaners in the bowl. Within minutes, heavy fumes filled the small bathroom. The immediate feeling of breathlessness hit the person. They then collapsed to the floor. Family members…

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Horoscope Today (December 9, 2025): Rahu & Ketu’s Daily Karmic Reading and Predictions for All Zodiac Signs

Horoscope Today (December 9, 2025): Rahu & Ketu’s Daily Karmic Reading and Predictions for All Zodiac Signs

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Horoscope Today (Aaj Ka Rashifal): Rahu’s journey through Aquarius and Ketu’s placement in Leo form a powerful karmic axis influencing thought, ambition, and ego. This zodiac alignment brings shifts in focus, unexpected insights, and inner challenges. Each day carries subtle changes, but the underlying forces of detachment and disruption remain constant—shaping daily experiences for every…

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Japan earthquake: 23 injured after magnitude 7.5 quake; tsunami warning lifted — what we know so far

Japan earthquake: 23 injured after magnitude 7.5 quake; tsunami warning lifted — what we know so far

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At least 23 people were injured after a powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday and triggered a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake.The quake hit at about 11:15 p.m. in the Pacific Ocean, around 80 kilometres off the…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of betraying ‘Vande Mataram’ under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah, citing appeasement politics. He highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s praise for the song, noting its significance as a unifying force against British rule. Modi criticized the Congress’s 1937 decision to limit the song’s recital, linking it to the eventual division of India. PM Modi NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Monday accused Congress of betraying ‘Vande Mataram’ and bowing to pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah to “divide” it despite Mahatma Gandhi’s praise that the patriotic song had become like a national anthem, saying the party meted out the “grave injustice” due to its appeasement politics.Initiating a discussion in Lok Sabha on the national song’s 150th anniversary, Modi traced its evolution to becoming a rallying cry for patriots and unifying spirit against the British rule, including in the popular agitation against Bengal’s division in 1905.Also read: NDA, opposition trade barbs over national song; Bengal poll takes centre stageHe said Gandhi, who then practised law in South Africa, had recognised its immense appeal in Bengal. Quoting Gandhi’s statements on the song in a weekly, Indian Opinion, in 1905, Modi said: “it is so popular that (it is almost) as if it has become our national anthem. Its sentiments are great, and it is sweeter than anthems of other nations. Its sole motive is to ignite the patriotic spirit in us. It sees India as mother and worships her”.Modi: Nehru compromised instead of taking on JinnahIf it was such a great song, then why was it betrayed in the last century?” asked PM Narendra Modi before taking aim at first PM Jawaharlal Nehru. “Which were the forces whose wishes prevailed on the sentiments of revered Bapu? A sacred song like ‘Vande Mataram’ was dragged into controversy,” he said, in reference to Congress’s decision in 1937 to confine its recital to the first two paras.Also read: Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘chronology’ jab at Centre; questions PM Modi’s ‘selective’ historyThe current generation must know the reasons behind the betrayal of a song which had frightened the British so much that they banned it and repressed those who chanted it as a nationalist slogan. He also took a swipe at Trinamool Congress, saying parties having Congress in their name keep raising controversy around the song, which often draws criticism from a section of Muslims for its vivid Hindu themes, including invocation of deities. Modi appeared to be responding to critics, who have found the song’s imagery of nation as agoddess objectionable, with a strong articulation of cultural nationalism, a foundational guide to the Sangh Parivar, as he noted that even the Vedas have visualised India as a mother.Modi’s over 55-minute speech was heard without any serious disruption, and he made a concession to TMC MP Saugata Roy when the latter rose to object to his use of ‘da’ and not the more respectful ‘babu’ after the songwriter Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s first name, thanking him for the suggestion. Modi used the suffix “babu” for Bankim from that point onwards.With the song’s association with Bengali icons like Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and Rabindra Nath Tagore, who set it to music, BJP hopes to deepen its connect with the people of West Bengal, which goes to the polls in a few months, as it takes on CM Mamata Banerjee-headed Trinamool which has often championed its regional identity to corner its main rival.Modi said when Jinnah protested on Oct 15, 1937, against the song, which was sung in Congress sessions, Nehru, as the president of his party, felt insecure and “agreed” with the Muslim League leader’s criticism by writing to Subhas Chandra Bose that its Anandmath background may irritate and provoke Muslims. Nehru compromised instead of taking on Jinnah and the Congress, at its Kolkata session on Oct 26 pruned the song to its first two paras, he said, hammering home the irony of that conclave being organised in Chatterjee’s state.He added, “History is witness that Congress bowed down to Muslim League. Due to its appeasement politics, Congress bent to divide Vande Mataram, and that is why it had to bow down to the division of India later.”With the national song a fixture at BJP events, Modi said his party owed a debt to Vande Mataram that it needed to repay by ensuring it got its due.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Nonchalant, Lackadaisical Attitude’: Ex-AirAsia CFO Breaks Down Indigo Fiasco’It Was Treated Like An Extra’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress For ‘Injustice’ To Vande Mataram’Biggest Mistake’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra Blasts PM Modi, Dares BJP To Win Bengal With Divisive PoliticsIndia Issues Warning To China Over Targeting Indians, Blasts Pakistan’s Remarks On Arunachal PradeshThe Truth Behind Curtailed Vande Mataram : Politics, Unity And A Century Of Cultural TensionAAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls Out ‘Legalised Loot’ Of Toll Plazas In Rajya Sabha’Only 2 Reasons’: Priyanka Gandhi Slams PM Modi, Links Vande Mataram Debate To Bengal Polls’Jinnah Ka Munna…’: Anurag Thakur’s Brutal Attack on Congress, Rips Apart Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi’Will Set An Example’: IndiGo Faces Heat As Aviation Minister Promises Tough Action In Rajya SabhaGoa Club Fire Exposed Deadly Design Errors, Trapping Dozens As Only One Exit Functioned123PhotostoriesThese 5 giant animals may look terrifying but they actually never bite humansCute now, big later: 6 freshwater fish that can take over your aquarium5 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-inspired wedding looks for brides seeking a royal touchUS doctor lists 7 hobbies linked to reduced stress and better mental healthRRR, Janatha Garage; Telugu star Jr NTR, whose mass appeal meets surprising versatility onscreenAakrosh, Arth, Salaam Bombay!: Hindi parallel films that redefined meaningful storytelling for new audiencesWhat happens when you stop eating sugar for 30 days5 ways to enjoy egg and spinach for breakfastFood combinations with yogurt that are healthy or can be toxicBoard-certified doctor shares 8 foods that people with arthritis should add to their daily diet123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingOmarion HamptonJaxson DartPatrick MahomesMariasharapova and Alexander Net worthAryna Sabalenka Net WorthJohn TavaresRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthCandace OwensMirka Federer Net WorthCardi B

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of betraying ‘Vande Mataram’ under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah, citing appeasement politics. He highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s praise for the song, noting its significance as a unifying force against British rule. Modi criticized the Congress’s 1937 decision to limit the song’s recital, linking it to the eventual division of India. PM Modi NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Monday accused Congress of betraying ‘Vande Mataram’ and bowing to pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah to “divide” it despite Mahatma Gandhi’s praise that the patriotic song had become like a national anthem, saying the party meted out the “grave injustice” due to its appeasement politics.Initiating a discussion in Lok Sabha on the national song’s 150th anniversary, Modi traced its evolution to becoming a rallying cry for patriots and unifying spirit against the British rule, including in the popular agitation against Bengal’s division in 1905.Also read: NDA, opposition trade barbs over national song; Bengal poll takes centre stageHe said Gandhi, who then practised law in South Africa, had recognised its immense appeal in Bengal. Quoting Gandhi’s statements on the song in a weekly, Indian Opinion, in 1905, Modi said: “it is so popular that (it is almost) as if it has become our national anthem. Its sentiments are great, and it is sweeter than anthems of other nations. Its sole motive is to ignite the patriotic spirit in us. It sees India as mother and worships her”.Modi: Nehru compromised instead of taking on JinnahIf it was such a great song, then why was it betrayed in the last century?” asked PM Narendra Modi before taking aim at first PM Jawaharlal Nehru. “Which were the forces whose wishes prevailed on the sentiments of revered Bapu? A sacred song like ‘Vande Mataram’ was dragged into controversy,” he said, in reference to Congress’s decision in 1937 to confine its recital to the first two paras.Also read: Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘chronology’ jab at Centre; questions PM Modi’s ‘selective’ historyThe current generation must know the reasons behind the betrayal of a song which had frightened the British so much that they banned it and repressed those who chanted it as a nationalist slogan. He also took a swipe at Trinamool Congress, saying parties having Congress in their name keep raising controversy around the song, which often draws criticism from a section of Muslims for its vivid Hindu themes, including invocation of deities. Modi appeared to be responding to critics, who have found the song’s imagery of nation as agoddess objectionable, with a strong articulation of cultural nationalism, a foundational guide to the Sangh Parivar, as he noted that even the Vedas have visualised India as a mother.Modi’s over 55-minute speech was heard without any serious disruption, and he made a concession to TMC MP Saugata Roy when the latter rose to object to his use of ‘da’ and not the more respectful ‘babu’ after the songwriter Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s first name, thanking him for the suggestion. Modi used the suffix “babu” for Bankim from that point onwards.With the song’s association with Bengali icons like Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and Rabindra Nath Tagore, who set it to music, BJP hopes to deepen its connect with the people of West Bengal, which goes to the polls in a few months, as it takes on CM Mamata Banerjee-headed Trinamool which has often championed its regional identity to corner its main rival.Modi said when Jinnah protested on Oct 15, 1937, against the song, which was sung in Congress sessions, Nehru, as the president of his party, felt insecure and “agreed” with the Muslim League leader’s criticism by writing to Subhas Chandra Bose that its Anandmath background may irritate and provoke Muslims. Nehru compromised instead of taking on Jinnah and the Congress, at its Kolkata session on Oct 26 pruned the song to its first two paras, he said, hammering home the irony of that conclave being organised in Chatterjee’s state.He added, “History is witness that Congress bowed down to Muslim League. Due to its appeasement politics, Congress bent to divide Vande Mataram, and that is why it had to bow down to the division of India later.”With the national song a fixture at BJP events, Modi said his party owed a debt to Vande Mataram that it needed to repay by ensuring it got its due.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Nonchalant, Lackadaisical Attitude’: Ex-AirAsia CFO Breaks Down Indigo Fiasco’It Was Treated Like An Extra’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress For ‘Injustice’ To Vande Mataram’Biggest Mistake’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra Blasts PM Modi, Dares BJP To Win Bengal With Divisive PoliticsIndia Issues Warning To China Over Targeting Indians, Blasts Pakistan’s Remarks On Arunachal PradeshThe Truth Behind Curtailed Vande Mataram : Politics, Unity And A Century Of Cultural TensionAAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls Out ‘Legalised Loot’ Of Toll Plazas In Rajya Sabha’Only 2 Reasons’: Priyanka Gandhi Slams PM Modi, Links Vande Mataram Debate To Bengal Polls’Jinnah Ka Munna…’: Anurag Thakur’s Brutal Attack on Congress, Rips Apart Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi’Will Set An Example’: IndiGo Faces Heat As Aviation Minister Promises Tough Action In Rajya SabhaGoa Club Fire Exposed Deadly Design Errors, Trapping Dozens As Only One Exit Functioned123PhotostoriesThese 5 giant animals may look terrifying but they actually never bite humansCute now, big later: 6 freshwater fish that can take over your aquarium5 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-inspired wedding looks for brides seeking a royal touchUS doctor lists 7 hobbies linked to reduced stress and better mental healthRRR, Janatha Garage; Telugu star Jr NTR, whose mass appeal meets surprising versatility onscreenAakrosh, Arth, Salaam Bombay!: Hindi parallel films that redefined meaningful storytelling for new audiencesWhat happens when you stop eating sugar for 30 days5 ways to enjoy egg and spinach for breakfastFood combinations with yogurt that are healthy or can be toxicBoard-certified doctor shares 8 foods that people with arthritis should add to their daily diet123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingOmarion HamptonJaxson DartPatrick MahomesMariasharapova and Alexander Net worthAryna Sabalenka Net WorthJohn TavaresRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthCandace OwensMirka Federer Net WorthCardi B

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NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Monday accused Congress of betraying ‘Vande Mataram’ and bowing to pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah to “divide” it despite Mahatma Gandhi’s praise that the patriotic song had become like a national anthem, saying the party meted out the “grave injustice” due to its appeasement politics.Initiating a discussion in Lok Sabha…

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MUMBAI: The weakening rupee and unabated selling by foreign funds weighed on investor sentiment on Dalal Street on Monday, pulling down sensex by 610 points to 85,103 points. A rate cut decision by RBI and strong GDP growth numbers for the Sept quarter failed to arrest the slide in stock prices, market players said.Nifty lost…

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