The National Capital witnessed yet another crime when a woman along with two men thrashed a police constable. On Friday night, the 50-year-old head constable, MG Rajesh was attacked by three people, while he was coming back from his duty. The accused managed to flee and they are not under police custody yet. 

In the Tilak Nagar Area on Friday, MG Rajesh was attacked. While he was seeking medical health, he gave his statement. In his statement, he said that he was returning from his duty at around 11 p.m. when two people along with a reckless driver crossed his vehicle. The car was close to the policeman’s vehicle as it crossed him. He also obstructed the car and suggested the driver drive carefully. He later observed that the car took a hasty turn to hit the policeman’s car from the front. “I made an effort to convey to them why their driving was reckless. They started speeding up once more as I got back in my car and started driving home. My automobile was overtaken, and they stopped on the road. The moment two men emerged, they yelled that they would teach me a lesson. I refrained from leaving since I knew how bad the situation was. The windows of my car were broken, and they picked up bricks and flung them at the windscreen,” claimed the head policeman.

He also claimed that a woman came out of the car, and started hitting him along with the men.

“They helped me exit the vehicle. They recognized me and informed one another that I was a police officer. They began punching and kicking me. I was attacked by the woman using a brick. The woman warned me that she would have me fired if I tried to force those men. The other man pulled an iron rod from his car and whacked me in the head while the other man was holding me. I was assaulted in front of everyone. After some minutes, I went unconscious,” the cop claimed.

Two locals later helped the wounded policeman and took him to GGS Hospital. The police staff also went to take Rajesh’s statement, but he was so severely injured that he could not communicate. The policeman said, “Those two males and the woman attacked me fatally intending to kill me and damage my car.” The teams have been sent to arrest the group against whom a charge of ‘attempt to murder’ was filed. “According to the victim’s testimony and current state, it is clear that the accused struck him viciously and made an attempt to murder him after he complained about their reckless driving. In this instance, harsh action will be taken. The suspect will soon be apprehended,” the officer said. 

The fourth and lastest meeting of the G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) under the G20 presidency of India will be held on 18-19 September 2023 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Advisor to the Finance Ministry of Government of India Chandni Raina and Sam Beckett, Director of Finance, HM Treasury, UK will chair the meeting. More than 65 representatives of G20 members and countries are invited and various international and regional organisations will also participate in the meeting. The Framework Working Group promotes discussions on the latest global economic outlook and policy guidance on key macroeconomic issues. 

The objectives of this task force for India’s presidency in 2023 have already been successfully met and are referenced in the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration. G20 Report on Macroeconomic Implications of Food and Energy Security and G20 Report on Macroeconomic Risks of Climate Change and Transition. The next meeting will review discussions in the FWG in 2023 and look at future areas of work. 

Along with the meeting, the Reserve Bank of India will organise several Jan Bhagidar events including panel discussions on digital banking and financial inclusion, financial literacy programmes, a G20 awareness programme, painting competition and slogan writing. There are also plans to visit the Nandanvan Zoo, which has a Jungle Safari, an animal park and its own rescue and rehabilitation centre. “Ratri Bhoj Par Samvad” (dinner discussion) and cultural event will also be organised for the delegates to allow the delegates to enjoy the unique cuisine and cultural richness of Chhattisgarh. The delegates also felicitated with the gift hamper with unique products derived from the forest produce.

Earlier the Congress party accused Prime Minister Modi of misinformation, saying he misled the public attending an election rally, and claimed the G20 meeting was held in Chhattisgarh. The social media handle of the Chhattisgarh Congress wrote, “The Prime Minister of Bharat came to Chhattisgarh, lied and left,” along with a clip of Modi’s speech. Then the Press Information Bureau (PIB) released a press release containing all the information about the meeting.

India is a country which perfectly elaborates on the phrase ‘Unity in Diversity’, the festival celebration in India is the perfect example of this unity, where people from different regions and religions come together to enjoy the celebration.  The people of India celebrate over 30 major festivals throughout the year. Each festival has its unique significance, rituals, and traditions. The end of Shravan maas begins the cheerful and vibrant festival session in India. The session starts with the celebration of Rakshabandhan, followed by the grand celebration of Janmashtami and the caravans of the festivals continue. Some major festivals which are celebrated during this session include Navratri, Durga Puja, Diwali, Chatt Puja and many more. All the festivals have their importance and significance, Like all these Ganesh Chaturthi also has its special significance.   

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is known by other names in different areas such as Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav. It is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the Hindu god Ganesha, the festival starts from Chaturthi tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year the festival is celebrated on 19th September 2023. The shubh muhurat for pooja on 19th September, is 10:27 am to 12:54 pm.

Clay idols of Ganesha are installed to celebrate the festival. Celebrations include the chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts such as prayers and vrata (fasting). The daily prayer offerings and Prasada that the pandal distributes to the community include sweets such as modak, believed to be a favourite of Ganesha. The festival ends on the tenth day after its beginning, when the idol is carried in a public procession accompanied by music and communal singing, and then immersed in a nearby body of water, such as a river or the sea, called Ganpati Visarjan on Anantha Chaturdashi.

History

According to some historians, the festival became a public event in 1892 when Bhausaheb Laxman Javale installed the first public Ganesha idol in Pune. In 1893, Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak celebrated Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav in Kesari and devoted his efforts to launching the annual domestic festival into a large and well-organised public event. Tilak recognized the appeal of Ganesha as “a god for everything” and, according to Robert Brown, Ganesha was the god who bridged “the divide between Brahmins and non-Brahmins”, thus creating popular unity among them to resist British colonial rule.

A famous Italian writer Angelo de Gubernatis remarks about this festival. I watched with utmost curiosity the crowds carrying an endless number of idols of Lord Ganesh in procession. Every little part of the city, every family with its devotees, every corner of the street organises its procession. The poor carry their idol or papyrus on a simple board… Or more or less a large crowd follows the idol clapping their hands and raising shouts of joy, while the idol is usually preceded by a small orchestra.

Celebration and Muhurat 

In India, Ganesh Chaturthi is mostly celebrated at home and publicly in local communities in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa, and in the southern states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and the eastern states. In the states of West Bengal and Odisha and the northeastern states of Assam. 

On the first day of the festival, the idol of Ganesh has been installed with significance rituals. Then regularly for 10 days the idol is worshipped with friends and family and the Prashad of modak is offered to lord Ganesha, the celebration is followed by the Ganpati Visarjan on the day of Anantha Chaturdashi. 

Reliance Jio is ready to introduce a brand new wifi net carrier for houses and workplaces, referred to as Jio AirFiber. During the 2023 AGM held today, Mukesh Ambani, chairman and handling director of Reliance Industries announced that Jio AirFiber could be released in India on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, coinciding with the completion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Jio AirFiber carrier was introduced on the company’s forty fifth AGM remaining year. Talking about the carrier, Jio emphasised that with AirFiber customers will benefit from the right of entry to wifi net at speeds similar to fiber-optic connections. This will permit them to apply a variety of packages with low latency and excessive bandwidth, along with streaming video, gaming, and video conferencing. The carrier additionally consists of functions along with parental controls, help for Wi-Fi 6, and more.

What is Jio AirFiber? 

Jio AirFiber is Jio’s new wireless internet service  that uses 5G technology to provide high-speed internet connectivity. According to Jio,  AiFiber offers speeds comparable to  traditional optical fibres and users can also access speeds  up to 1 Gbps. 

As for the installation process, Jio’s official website revealed that all you need to do to turn on Jio AiFiber is plug it in and turn it on. “You just plug it in, turn it on and that’s it.” Now you have a personal Wi-Fi hotspot at home, connected to ultra-fast Internet with True 5G. Connecting your home or office with gigabit speed is very easy with JioAirFiber. 

Jio showcased the device in an advertisement last year and it showed 5G speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps. According to some unknown sources, Jio AirFiber uses true 5G to provide fast, reliable and wide Wi-Fi coverage. The service can cover up to 1,000 square feet of a house or office on the same floor thanks to its unique spectrum property. 

Apart from high-speed internet,  Jio AirFiber also offers other services to ensure a secure internet experience, including: 

• Jio AirFiber offers parental control tools that allows users to control and restrict the content available online. It  also supports Wi-Fi 6 technology, which ensures better and efficient connectivity between devices.  
•  The Jio AiFiber service integrates with the Jio set-top box, allowing users to combine  high-speed internet  with watching TV over the same network. 
•  With Jio AirFiber, users can manage their network by blocking certain websites or devices for a more secure and personalised internet experience.  

Jio AirFiber Monthly Plan Price 

Jio’s AirFiber service is expected to be 20 percent cheaper than other devices in the market. According to some reports, the device could cost around INR 6,000. 

How is  Jio AirFiber different from Jio Fiber? 

Jio AirFiber and Jio Fiber are standalone broadband services from Reliance Jio that differ in terms of technology, speed, coverage, installation and cost. For example, Jio Fiber uses fiber optic cables for wider coverage, but these are not available everywhere in the country. On the other hand, the upcoming Jio AirFiber is a wireless broadband network that uses point-to-point radio links to connect homes and workplaces to Jio through a direct signal. It is not limited by fiber cables, it depends on visibility in Jio towers.

British Parliament and Crunchbase: Twin Peaks of Global Recognition

In a momentous event that has caught the eye of the world, Dr. Arvinder Singh, the CEO and Chairman of Udaipur’s Arth Group, has been honored by the British Parliament and has also secured the 19th position in Crunchbase’s esteemed list of Top 20 Global Influencers. This dual recognition is a monumental achievement that elevates not just Dr. Singh but also the entire nation of India and the state of Rajasthan.

Crunchbase’s Acknowledgment: An Indian Star Rises

Crunchbase, a leading global platform for business insights, has placed Dr. Singh at the 19th position, a significant achievement considering that industry leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are also on this list. This is a moment of national pride and a testament to Dr. Singh’s global influence.

The Man of the Hour: Dr. Arvinder Singh

Dr. Singh is a medical doctor with a gold medal in an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). His academic journey also took him to Oxford, where he specialized in Medical law with an LLB degree. This unique blend of qualifications has earned him numerous awards and titles, making him a multifaceted personality in the fields of medicine and business.

Dr. Singh’s most recent and notable achievements include the founding of the International Medical Board for Business Skills in London and the International Board of Cosmetic Dermatology. These groundbreaking initiatives promise to revolutionize the way healthcare professionals approach the business aspects of their profession.

With an impressive career spanning over 24 years, Dr. Singh has made significant contributions across various sectors. His Arth Group is a diverse conglomerate that includes ventures like Arth Diagnostics and Arth Skin and Fitness, showcasing his wide-ranging talents. These enterprises are not merely profit-driven; they are hubs that encourage innovation and set standards for excellence.

India’s Global Ambassador of Excellence

Dr. Singh’s recent honors, including his recognition at the British Parliament, have catapulted him into the global limelight, thereby elevating India’s international reputation. His diverse skill sets and contributions to various fields make him a true global influencer. Dr. Singh is more than just an individual; he is a brand that stands for excellence and innovation, inspiring future generations to strive for greatness.

Vivek Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old entrepreneur and Republican Presidential candidate, said that many people are annoyed by his growth in US Politics. Ahead of his remarkable performance at his first Republican presidential primary debate, various polls signify the increase in his popularity in the US. The polls also suggest that his performance has shown a 12-point rise than in August. Followed by a rise in criticism for the Ohio resident.

Ramaswamy claimed that over the previous few weeks, they had been encountering a lot of objections since my performance was good in that second discussion. And this is part of the process, so I am ready for the open debate.  He continued by saying that while many people are disturbed by his success and believe that a 38-year-old is too young to lead the US, Thomas Jefferson wrote the US Declaration of Independence when he was only 33 years old. There is a need to reestablish that spirit, Ramaswamy argued. “And I think it will take a person whose greatest years in life are still ahead of them to recognize a nation whose best years are still in front of them. The United States of America can yet see its best days ahead, in my opinion. However, we cannot simply escape from something.”

“Because I believe it is the wrong area to concentrate on, I don’t criticize the extreme Biden agenda too much. Of course, there are multiple items to perform. However, we need to offer more than just an explanation of what we are escaping. What do we want to resurrect: open discourse, free expression, the quest for excellence, and economic progress? Most Americans still concur with these fundamental principles,” he said.

“As a result, I’m optimistic that we have a chance to deliver a moral mandate in the mold of Ronald Reagan’s America of 1980. We’ll unite this nation in that way. And I’m running because I believe I have the best chance of doing it of any candidate. I’m not running against any of them, even though we’ve taken criticism from pretty much every other candidate who felt threatened by my rise. I’m vying for this nation. That is our goal .” explained  Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy caught public attention after his first Republican presidential primary debate that was on August 23. The maiden poll that was out after the debate declared that 28 percent of the 504 attendants said that Ramaswamy executed the best.

In today’s digital world, the trustworthiness of educational certificates is more important than ever. These documents open doors to job opportunities, so making sure they’re secure and genuine is crucial. Intellinez Systems, a respected IT consulting company, has taken a big step in this direction. The company, awarded as one of India’s top startups (TOI’s 40 Under 40), launched LegiCred, a blockchain based technology that makes educational certificates secure, immutable and instantly verifiable. 

Addressing a Pervasive Issue 

The need for LegiCred is driven by a concerning reality: educational credentials often lack the transparency and trust they deserve. Falsified information on college transcripts, resumes, medical school applications, and more has become a pervasive problem. This issue has far-reaching consequences, affecting not only employers but also educational institutions and individuals. 

A study by the University of Pennsylvania found that 1 in 12 college transcripts in the United States contains falsified information. This includes grades, courses taken, and degrees awarded. Similarly, a study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers revealed that 25% of employers have encountered fake or falsified resumes, encompassing educational credentials, work experience, and skills. 

The Association of American Medical Colleges reported that 1 in 100 medical school applications contains falsified information, such as grades, test scores, and letters of recommendation. Moreover, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities found that 1 in 20 college students has used a fake educational credential, including transcripts, diplomas, and degrees. 

These data underscore the severity of the issue. Fake educational data is not merely a minor concern; it is a pervasive problem that can have a detrimental impact on students, employers, and the education system as a whole. 

LegiCred: A Revolutionary Solution 

LegiCred emerges as the solution to these challenges, providing an extra layer of security to educational credentials through a robust set of features: 

Verification and Security: The Pillars of Trust 

Leveraging blockchain technology, LegiCred ensures immutability, auditability, and transparency, rendering unauthorized alterations virtually impossible. The inclusion of QR codes allows for convenient and reliable credential authentication. Moreover, global accessibility ensures that educational achievements are recognized and acknowledged worldwide, unlocking a myriad of opportunities for students.

Integration: Efficiency and Streamlined Management 

LegiCred prioritizes seamless integration for effective document storage and management. With its powerful API integration, users can effortlessly connect systems, elevating their document storage capabilities to unprecedented levels. Real-time notifications through webhooks keep users informed, ensuring they remain updated with the latest developments. This feature proves particularly advantageous for academic institutions, enabling them to securely manage educational documents with ease and efficiency. 

Simplified NAD Data Generation for India with LegiCred

LegiCred introduces a user-friendly feature enabling users to effortlessly generate student data in the specific format mandated by the National Academic Depository (NAD). The data generator simplifies the process by accommodating various required parameters, subsequently producing a ready-to-upload file to the NAD platform. This functionality streamlines the interaction with NAD, enhancing efficiency in managing educational data for users, particularly educational institutions seeking compliance with NAD standards.

Issuance and Access: Simplified and Trustworthy 

Simplifying the certificate issuance process with its single issuance feature, LegiCred saves time and effort for educational institutions. Importing and exporting bulk certificates in digital and PDF formats become a breeze, streamlining administrative tasks. Users gain complete control over their credentials through options like revocation and transferability. Certificate 

renewal, role-based access control, and advanced search/filter features further contribute to effortless document management, making LegiCred the ultimate solution for organizing and maintaining educational records. 

University Program Creation: Easing Out Manual Burdens 

LegiCred empowers universities with comprehensive program management tools, enabling them to effortlessly create educational programs. It facilitates program structuring by permitting universities to define semesters, courses within them, and assign specific course credits, streamlining the academic planning process. 

Data Insights: Effective Decision-Making 

Through data collection, LegiCred offers valuable insights into the credential issuance process. Universities can leverage this data to make informed decisions, particularly regarding their marketing strategies. This feature enhances universities’ ability to optimize their approach and effectively communicate their offerings to a broader audience.

Social Media, Designing & Branding: Showcasing Achievements with Elegance 

In the era of social media dominance, LegiCred empowers students to showcase their secure educational documents with ease on various platforms. The ability to customize branding with logos, templates, and seals ensures that students’ achievements are presented professionally and distinctly. Integrating with Canva, a renowned designing platform, opens doors to stunning designs, while white-labeling and branded email notifications contribute to a seamless and consistent user experience. 

Monetization Opportunities: Opening Up Multiple Streams of Finance 

LegiCred provides universities with the opportunity to generate revenue by offering credential verification services to third parties for a fee. This monetization option has the potential to create an additional income stream for educational institutions, making it a valuable feature for financial sustainability and growth. 

Support: The Backbone of LegiCred’s Success 

At Intellinez Systems, customer satisfaction is paramount, and LegiCred is no exception. With a dedicated support team offering comprehensive assistance via email, on-call, and round-the-clock availability, users can rest assured that their LegiCred journey will be seamless and worry-free. Prompt and reliable support ensures that any queries or concerns are addressed promptly, reaffirming Intellinez Systems’ commitment to delivering excellence. 

Benefits for Universities, Colleges, and Educational Institutions 

LegiCred extends a wide array of advantages to universities, colleges, and educational institutions. It bolsters their credibility and reputation by implementing a transparent and reliable verification system. Moreover, it cuts down administrative costs by simplifying the verification processes, thus enhancing operational efficiency. The platform also ensures the security of data against tampering or unauthorized alterations, assuring the integrity of educational records. For students, LegiCred opens doors to improved job prospects by facilitating convenient access to verified credentials. Additionally, educational institutions gain a competitive edge by providing a secure and efficient means to manage and verify student credentials. Lastly, LegiCred offers the potential for generating revenue through transaction fees or subscription models, further enhancing its value to educational institutions. 

Positive Reviews from Universities Worldwide 

After universities in India, Egypt, Dubai, and beyond got a demo of LegiCred, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Stakeholders, including administrators and academic staff, have praised the user-friendly interface and the platform’s ease of use. It’s been lauded as an innovative approach to tackling the challenges of document security and credibility in the education sector. 

One standout feature that has garnered applause is how LegiCred saves both time and money. The streamlined issuance and verification processes have the potential to significantly reduce administrative costs and the time it takes to manage educational documents. Universities are excited about the prospect of quick and efficient credential verification, which is especially important for institutions with high volumes of verification requests. 

Another critical aspect that has universities eager to onboard is the system’s robust security. LegiCred’s use of blockchain technology ensures the utmost protection against document tampering and fraud. This level of security provides peace of mind to educational institutions and students alike. 

The positive feedback from national and international universities underscores LegiCred’s potential to revolutionize the education credential management landscape. Institutions are eagerly awaiting the onboarding process, with universities from Egypt and Dubai showing significant interest. As these institutions look to enhance the credibility of their educational certificates, LegiCred stands as a promising solution that has the potential to benefit universities worldwide. 

With its unwavering focus on security, efficiency, and user satisfaction, it sets new standards for enhancing the credibility of educational credentials. Intellinez Systems, a government-recognized startup led by visionary founders Soumya Prakash Mishra and Kalpana Srivastava, continues to push the boundaries of innovation in blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. With LegiCred, the company reaffirms its commitment to creating a brighter, more credible future for students worldwide.

An In-form Indian side met the Co-host Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2023. Sri Lanka, who came into the final following a win against the strong Pakistan team, got bowled out for a half-century. With 51 on the board to chase, it was an easy target for the young Indian openers, who chased the total in 37 balls. India became the Asian Champions for the 8th time. 

It was a tournament to remember for the Indian team and a significant positive as they enter the Cricket World Cup 2023. The highlight of the game was Siraj’s spell of 6/21 in 7 overs with one maiden. Siraj started showing his “Miyan Magic” from the very first over he bowled, taking four wickets in the second over he bowled. Other positives from the tournament include Gill and Rohit’s Stability and consistency in batting, K.L., Kishan, and Kohli solving India’s middle-order trouble and genuine masterclass and flow in the Indian Bowling featuring Kuldeep, Bumrah, and Siraj. 

Take a tour of India’s winning journey from the Asia Cup. The first match of the Men in Blue was against the arch-rival Pakistan, in which India set a target of 267 for Pakistan to win. The rain interrupted the game, resulting in a washout. The next match was against Nepal. Nepal’s batting first exposed the Indian bowling, scoring 230 runs. It was not a big target, but it was a reasonable effort from Nepal against a strong Indian line-up. The match was yet again interrupted by rain and India had a revised target of 145 runs in 23 overs. The openers chased the target comfortably, as India won the match with 10 wickets in hand, marching towards the super-4s. 

Indian batters smashed the Pak bowlers in all parts of the ground, with Kohli and Rahul’s century and Kuldeep’s fifer, leaving Pakistan with no answers to the mighty Indian side. Next was the co-host Sri Lanka, in a close encounter, Sri Lanka was short of the target by 41 runs, helping India march to the final. India faced Bangladesh in their last super-4 game with big players rested India was asked to bowl first. The Bangladeshi batsman gave a target of 266 to chase. India was short of the target by 6 runs, despite an excellent batting effort from Axar Patel. India took on Sri Lanka in the final of the tournament. Bowling first, the Indian bowlers started giving the Lankans the taste of their own medicine, as they dismissed six of the ten Lankan players within the first 10 overs. And Lanka got all out for 50 in less than 16 overs. Indian openers chased the target with ease, winning India the trophy for the 8th time. It would give a boost in confidence to the team ahead of the CWC in October. 

The special parliament session is all set to commence on Monday, 18th September in the new Parliament building (Central Vista). There are so many intense speculations on the issues, the government will bring it to the table in this five-day discussion and surprise the Parliament. During this session, the government may lay down 8 agendas on the grounds for discussion. Parliament will also discuss the 75-year journey of Parliament, the achievements, experiences, memories, and learnings of Samvidhan Sabha. All the MPs from both houses will be present in the Parliament on Tuesday for a group photograph. The Government of India successfully conducted an all-party meeting on Sunday. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs called for a Special Session on the 31st of August. 

What is a Special Session

A special session of the Parliament of India is a period when the Legislative Assembly of Parliament meets outside of its regular legislative sessions to conduct parliamentary business. The Committee of Ministers on Parliamentary Affairs decides on the convening of the session. The calendar of events of the Indian Parliament is not fixed. The Indian Parliament usually meets three times a year, with the budget session at the beginning of the calendar year, the monsoon session in the middle of the year, and the winter session at the end of the calendar year.

Constitutional Provisions

Although the Constitution does not directly mention the Special Session, Article 352 of the Urgent Ordinance refers to a special session of the Parliament. Since the current provisions do not limit the frequency of sessions of the Parliament, it allows the President of India ‘the right to summon’ parliament an unlimited number of times as needed. Although the president is responsible for issuing summons, the government, led by the prime minister, starts the session.

However, the framers of the Indian constitution insisted that there should not be a gap of six months between two consecutive sessions of Parliament. Section 85 (1) of the Constitution provides that the president must from time to time summon each Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but there must not be six months between the last session.

The newly formed INDIA alliance took a surprising decision on Thursday as they decided that INDIA parties will not send its representatives on the show of 14 News anchors. The decision is taken by the coordinate committee of the alliance and they also released the name list of the following anchors: 

Aditi Tyagi (Bharat Express), Aman Chopra (Network 18), Amish Devgan (News18), Anand Narasimhan (CNN-News18), Anand Narasimhan (CNN-News18), Arnab Goswami (Republic TV), Ashok Shrivastav (DD News), Chitra Tripathi (AajTak), Gaurav Sawant (AajTak), Navika Kumar (Times Now/Times Now Navbharat), Prachi Parashar (India TV), Rubika Liyaquat (Bharat 24), Shiv Aroor (AajTak), Sudhir Chaudhary (AajTak), Sushant Sinha (Times Now Navbharat). 

The meeting was held at the New Delhi residence of Sharad Pawar, President of the National Congress Party. A war of words between the News anchors and the members of the media coordinate committee of the INDIA group has started on Twitter. Political experts also expressed their views on the matter, some are condemning the decision while others are playing a safe game by calling the decision a ‘matter of choice’.  

 KC Venugopal and Pawan Khera made the official announcement from the Congress party they said the hate-filled narrative of these reporters is a serious threat to Bharat, they are decimating the harmony and peace of the nation, and they divide the unitedhood of India. In a tweet posted by the leaders of the grand old party, “The coordinating committee ordered the media sub-group to decide the names of the anchors for whose programs no party in INDIA would send its representatives. The decision is made with a heavy heart. We are not against any of these anchors. We don’t hate any of these anchors. But we love our country more. We know India better than anyone else.” 

In reply to the tweets of politicians Aditi Tyagi, Rubika Liyaquat, and Sudhir Chaudhary are the journalists who replied to the comments. Aditi Tyagi wrote in a tweet, “I am the first one in the list of those who ask questions for India, Tyagi’s don’t fear.”  

Rubika Liyaquat said, “They called it denial, we called it fear. It’s called running away from questions, not boycotting journalists. You tend to say yes to men. I didn’t do it before, I won’t do it. The future. Courage is denied by those leaders who earn hate in the business of love…”

Reacting to the list, AajTak anchor Sudhir Chaudhary said, “INDIA Union published a list of journalists who refused to become ‘Charan Chumbak’ (bootlaces). Now they have been boycotted. Now what response will the Indian media give it.” 

Netizens are also expressing their opinions on social media. Some said that curtailing the freedom of media has been the hobby of the Congress party since the times of Independence.  28 parties are afraid of 14 parties, Ashok Shrivastav posted on X.