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Bajrang Dal harrases 4 Muslim youths for attending garba, MP police jailed them over fake love jihad allegations

A video of the Garba event is rounding on all social media platforms. It can be seen in the video that the right-wing outfit dragging all four Muslim youths their collars and taking them outside college premises in the presence of Akshay Tiwari.

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Four Muslim youths, including two students, were arrested by the Madhya Pradesh Police and sent to jail over allegations of Love jihad and also for attending a college’s Garba event in Indore on Sunday. The Police action came following accusations by Hindu right-wing members of Bajarang Dal claiming that Muslim men’s were promoting love jihad at the event.

Following the allegations love jihad, the Bajraang Dal members were allegedly catch them and handed them over to the police. They objected to their entry into the event. After being publicly humiliated, the Muslim youths were taken to Gandhi Nagar police station, where the police arrested them on charges of creating public nuisance and violation of Covid protocols.

A video of the Garba event is rounding on all social media platforms. It can be seen in the video that the right-wing outfit dragging all four Muslim youths their collars and taking them outside college premises in the presence of Akshay Tiwari.

While two of them, Adnan Shah and Kadir Mansoori, study at the college, Umar Khalid and Sayyad Sakib are their friends.

Love jihad, a term used by the right-wing to accuse Muslim men of tricking Hindu women into relationships for the purpose of converting them.

The police said they were in preventive arrests after clashes at the college’s Garba event. Malharganj SDM Parag Jain said they were sent to jail as the families failed to pay Rs 50,000 of bail bond, the uncle of one of them said they were kept in the dark on the matter. A magistrate ordered the release of Adnan Shah, Mohammad Umar, Abdul Qadir and Syed Saqib after they submitted bonds of Rs 50,000 each.

However, there is no action has been taken against the right-wing group Bajrang Dal, which is linked to the state’s ruling BJP. Apart from charging a fine for violating Covid norms, there were no action has been taken against the school administration for arranging such an event where Covid protocols were broken.

Earlier in the day, controversial posters banning non-Hindus into the events were seen outside various colleges in another part of Madhya Pradesh.

In a police complaint, a Bajrang Dal leader, Tarun Devda, said that the district administration had permitted only 800 persons at the Garba event but the organisers turned it into a commercial event by selling tickets. He also accused the college of encouraging Muslims to attend a Garba event.

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Madhya Pradesh has reported half a dozen cases of atrocities against minorities in the last week – 2 in Indore, one each in Datia, Khandwa, Neemuch and Jhabua and it was one of among those. However, in all the cases, 19 members of the minority community have been booked so far under various charges, and 12 have been arrested.

In other India News, Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra sparked controversy by saying that schools with more women staffers lack behind because women squabble more. He was speaking at an event in Jaipur to celebrate International Girl Child Day.

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Lok Sabha clears bill to levy cess on pan masala and similar goods for health, security funding

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to impose a cess on pan masala manufacturing units, aiming to create a dedicated revenue source for public health and national security initiatives.

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The Lok Sabha has approved the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, paving the way for a new cess on pan masala manufacturing units. The legislation aims to generate dedicated funds for strengthening national security and improving public health, both areas identified as critical national priorities.

Bill aims to create predictable funding stream

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, responding to the debate before the bill was passed by voice vote, said that the cess will be shared with states because public health falls under the state list.

The new cess will be applied over and above the GST, based on production capacity and machinery used in units manufacturing pan masala and similar goods. The minister clarified that this cess will not affect GST revenue, and that pan masala already attracts the maximum GST slab of 40 per cent.

According to the bill text, the objective is to build a “dedicated and predictable resource stream” to support expenditure related to health and national security.

Sitharaman also mentioned that cess collection as a percentage of gross total revenue currently stands at 6.1 per cent, lower than the 7 per cent average between 2010 and 2014.

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Simone Tata passes away at 95: A look at the visionary who shaped Lakme and modern retail

Simone Tata, the pioneering business leader who built Lakme and helped shape India’s modern retail sector, passed away at 95. Here’s a look at her legacy.

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Ratan Tata’s stepmother and celebrated business leader Simone Tata passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 95. Known for her pioneering role in building Lakme and transforming India’s retail landscape, she leaves behind a remarkable legacy that redefined Indian consumer culture.

A legacy that shaped Indian business

Simone Tata, born in Geneva in 1930, first came to India at the age of 23. Two years later, in 1955, she married Naval H. Tata and gradually became an integral part of the Tata family’s business vision. Her journey with the Tata Group began in the 1960s, when she was appointed to Lakme—then under Tata Oil Mills.

Under her leadership, Lakme quickly grew into one of India’s most trusted cosmetic brands. She rose to the position of managing director and later chairperson, introducing global formulations and modernising beauty products for the Indian market. Lakme’s rise was also rooted in a strong national vision—launched on former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s suggestion to reduce foreign exchange spent on imported makeup.

Transforming retail through Trent and Westside

After Lakme was sold to Hindustan Lever Limited in 1966, Simone moved to Trent, where she helped build one of India’s earliest modern retail chains. This later gave birth to Westside, a brand that has become synonymous with contemporary Indian shopping culture.

She also played a key role in philanthropic initiatives, guiding organisations such as the Sir Ratan Tata Institute and supporting cultural and children-focused foundations.

Family, personal life and final farewell

Simone Tata is survived by her son Noel, daughter-in-law Aloo Mistry, and grandchildren Neville, Maya and Leah. She also drew public attention in recent years for being the only member of the Tata family to attend Cyrus Mistry’s funeral, despite the widely known strained ties between the families.

Her funeral will take place on Saturday morning at the Cathedral of the Holy Name Church in Colaba, Mumbai.

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Centre orders probe into IndiGo crisis, expects normal flight operations in three days

Amid record cancellations by IndiGo, the Centre has ordered a high-level inquiry and expects flight schedules to stabilise by Saturday, with full normalcy in three days.

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The Centre has initiated a high-level inquiry into the massive disruption of IndiGo’s operations, with the government projecting that flight schedules will begin stabilising by Saturday and full normalisation is expected within three days. The announcement comes as cancellations by the airline crossed 500 for the second consecutive day, severely impacting passengers across major airports.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the government has directed urgent measures to ensure swift restoration of services. Within minutes of his statement, the aviation regulator DGCA announced the formation of a four-member committee to examine the circumstances leading to the delays and cancellations.

DGCA forms committee as cancellations spark scrutiny

The DGCA said IndiGo was given sufficient time to implement revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL), yet the airline recorded the highest number of cancellations in November. The regulator added that the pattern suggested gaps in the carrier’s internal oversight and preparedness, warranting an independent probe.

The committee will review the sequence of events that triggered disruptions and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.

Flight duty rules relaxed; minister defends move

Amid criticism from the Opposition and experts, the DGCA temporarily suspended certain FDTL rules, increasing pilot duty limits from 12 to 14 hours. The changes were widely questioned, with allegations that the government was yielding to pressure from IndiGo.

Naidu defended the decision, stating the move was taken solely to safeguard passengers and that safety standards would not be compromised.
He reiterated that passenger care and convenience remain the top priority.

Assurance of refunds, real-time updates, and support

Highlighting steps taken to ease passenger distress, the minister said airlines must:

  • Provide accurate, real-time updates before travellers leave for airports
  • Initiate automatic refunds for cancelled flights without requiring follow-ups
  • Arrange hotel accommodation for passengers stranded for extended periods

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities have been accorded special priority, including access to lounges and additional assistance. Refreshments and essential services are to be provided to all affected travellers.

Inquiry to determine accountability

The government said the high-level probe will identify what went wrong at IndiGo, establish responsibility, and recommend systemic corrections to ensure such disruptions do not occur again.

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