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Siddaramaiah’s mask of socialism has fallen: BJP

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Siddaramaiah’s mask of socialism has fallen: BJP

Bengaluru, Aug 19 (IANS) Karnataka BJP staged a protest in Bengaluru on Monday and urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign, saying that Siddaramaiah’s mask of socialism has fallen.

The BJP, along with JD-S, staged the protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the premises of the Vidhana Soudha.

Holding placards, the BJP alleged that Siddaramaiah has “swallowed” the land belonging to Dalits. “Siddaramaiah’s mask of socialism has fallen. He should resign and go home,” BJP state chief Vijayendra said.

He said that the fight against the Congress government has now reached its logical conclusion. “Thousands of crores worth of plots have been swallowed in the MUDA case and we are demanding Siddaramaiah’s resignation,” he said.

Vijayendra said that instead of resigning from the Chief Minister’s post, Siddaramaiah has resorted to “hooliganism”.

“He should stop accusing the Governor and step down immediately. The Congress government is by the corrupt, for the corrupt, and of the corrupt,” Vijayendra said.

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He added that Siddaramaiah and the Congress should come out of the “delusion” that the party high command will save them while ministers and MLAs will back them also.

“Face the law. Your arrogance is unacceptable. Accept your wrongdoing, resign from your post and face legal action,” Vijayendra said.

Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka said thousands of crores have been looted in the MUDA case while Rs 187 crore scam has taken place in the Welfare Tribal Welfare Board.

“People want Siddaramaiah to step down. The Chief Minister must resign immediately. The Assembly gave him a chance to prove his innocence. Instead, he ran away without clarifying,” Ashoka said.

He also criticised Congress on their protests, saying that their protests are leading to a breakdown of law and order in the state.

He urged the Governor to impose the President’s rule immediately in the state, adding that the public has become aware of the “loot”, “corruption”, and “theft” happening under the Congress government.

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The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy warned that disrespecting the Governor, a constitutional post, is an insult to the Constitution itself.

He accused Siddaramaiah of “destroying” the Dalit community. “You have skinned the Dalits who believed in you and made sandals out of their skins,” he alleged.

Former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda said that if a preliminary examination reveals evidence, the Governor has the right to initiate an investigation on his own accord.

“Siddaramaiah has not responded to the notice and the Governor has acted legally. If Siddaramaiah truly wants to be a modern-day ‘Satya Harishchandra’ (a symbol of truth), he should honourably resign from his position,” he said.

Former BJP Minister Araga Jnanendra alleged as soon as the MUDA case broke out, the Urban Development Minister rushed to Mysuru and took the files with him to destroy the records and evidence.

BJP Legislative Council member C.T. Ravi said the “guarantee” is not a license for Siddaramaiah to engage in corruption and he cannot get away with “looting”.

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BJP MLA Arvind Bellad said that Siddaramaiah’s government has been plagued with numerous scandals and scams.

JD-S leader Krishna Reddy said that the NDA will continue to fight until the Chief Minister resigns.

–IANS

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Defence Ministry: Year 2025 will be year of reforms

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On Wednesday, the Defence Ministry announced that 2025 will be designated as the “Year of Reforms,” with a primary focus on establishing integrated theatre commands to enhance collaboration among the three branches of the military.

These reforms are aimed at transforming the armed forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of executing multi-domain integrated operations, the ministry stated.

The initiative will emphasize emerging domains such as cyber and space, alongside cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, hypersonics, and robotics.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the “Year of Reforms” as a pivotal milestone in the modernization of the armed forces.

“It will set the stage for significant advancements in the nation’s defense capabilities, ensuring the security and sovereignty of India in the face of 21st-century challenges,” he said.

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A 3.2 magnitude tremor struck Gujarat’s Kutch district on Wednesday morning

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A 3.2 magnitude tremor struck Gujarat’s Kutch district on Wednesday morning, according to the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR).

The district administration reported no casualties or property damage following the quake.

The tremor occurred at 10:24 am, with its epicenter located 23 kilometers north-northeast (NNE) of Bhachau, as per the Gandhinagar-based ISR.

Last month, the region experienced four seismic events exceeding a magnitude of 3, including a 3.2 magnitude tremor just three days ago, with its epicenter also near Bhachau.

Earlier tremors in the area included a 3.7 magnitude earthquake on December 23 and a 3.2 magnitude event on December 7, according to ISR reports.

Kutch was also jolted by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake on November 18, 2024. On November 15, a 4.2 magnitude quake hit Patan in north Gujarat, based on ISR data.

Gujarat is considered a high-risk earthquake zone, having experienced nine major earthquakes over the past 200 years, according to the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA). The 2001 earthquake in Kutch, which occurred on January 26, was the third-largest and second-most destructive in India in the last two centuries, according to the GSDMA.

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Diljit Dosanjh faces legal action over concert songs

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Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh’s much-anticipated New Year’s Eve concert in Ludhiana faced legal hurdles after a complaint was filed by Punditrao Dharenavar, an assistant professor from Chandigarh.

Following the complaint, the Deputy Director of the Women and Child Department, Government of Punjab, issued a formal notice to Ludhiana’s District Commissioner, urging them to prohibit Dosanjh from performing specific songs during his live show on December 31, 2024.

The notice specifically targets songs accused of promoting alcohol, including Patiala Peg, 5 Tara Theke, and Case (Jeeb Vicho Feem Labbiya), even if the lyrics are slightly modified. The complaint points to previous warnings issued to Dosanjh by various commissions advising against performing these controversial tracks.

Despite these warnings, the singer allegedly continues to perform the songs with minor alterations. Dharenavar raised serious concerns about the influence of such music on young audiences, especially when minors are present at live events.

Adding to the controversy, Dharenavar referenced a 2019 Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling, which directed law enforcement to ensure that songs promoting alcohol, drugs, or violence are not played at public events, including concerts. This ruling underscores the legal basis for the complaint and has further intensified the scrutiny surrounding the event.

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UP Minister’s convoy overturns, 5 person injured

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Five people sustained injuries when a vehicle in the convoy of Uttar Pradesh Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad overturned into a ditch near Januan village in the Khejuri Police Station area of Ballia district late last night.

Sanjay Nishad shared details of the incident, stating that the accident injured five party workers, including four women.

“I was traveling with the convoy to participate in the Constitutional Rights Yatra organized by the party on Tuesday night. Near Januan village in the Khejuri area, one of the vehicles following the convoy lost control while trying to avoid an animal and overturned into a ditch,” Nishad explained.

The injured individuals have been identified as Rakesh Nishad, Ramrati, Usha, Geeta, and Iravati Nishad.

Senior police and administrative officials quickly arrived at the scene following the incident to oversee the situation.

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The mother of Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher found dead after accusing the company of copyright violations, has alleged that her son was “murdered” and called for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe.

Poornima Rao, Suchir’s mother, claimed her son’s death was a “cold-blooded murder” that authorities wrongly ruled as suicide. She further disclosed that a private autopsy report conflicted with the findings of the initial police investigation.

Rao alleged that her son’s apartment had been “ransacked” and cited evidence of a struggle in the bathroom, including bloodstains that suggested he had been assaulted.

“We hired a private investigator and conducted a second autopsy to uncover the truth. The private autopsy does not confirm the cause of death stated by the police. Suchir’s apartment was ransacked, there were signs of a struggle in the bathroom, and it appears he was hit based on blood spots. This is a cold-blooded murder being misclassified as a suicide. Lobbying in San Francisco won’t deter us from seeking justice. We demand an FBI investigation,” Rao wrote on X.

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Elon Musk reacted to Rao’s post, commenting, “This doesn’t seem like a suicide.”

Balaji was discovered dead in his San Francisco apartment months after accusing OpenAI of violating copyright laws during the development of ChatGPT, as reported by Fox News. Despite these claims, the San Francisco Police Department found no evidence of foul play and ruled the death a suicide.

On October 24, shortly before his death, Balaji voiced doubts about the “fair use” defense in generative artificial intelligence. “I recently participated in a NYT story about fair use and generative AI, and why I’m skeptical ‘fair use’ would be a plausible defense for a lot of generative AI products,” he wrote on X.

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