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TV Newsance 290: ‘Tirange pe danga’? How TV news fuels hate

This week on TV Newsance, we tackle the real burning questions: Should our country be called India or Bharat? If we say Holi Mubarak, why not Shubh Eid? And most importantly – who really has a problem with India’s success?

Newslaundry

"Dr Singh's contribution to Bharat will always be remembered": RSS condoles demise of Manmohan Singh

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away at 92. Read further on Dynamite News:

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GHMC Mayor Vijayalaxmi, MP Keshava Rao likely to join Congress tomorrow

Rajya Sabha member K. Keshava Rao and GHMC Mayor G. Vijayalaxmi set to join Congress, depleting Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi party.

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Historic success testament to Modi government's unwavering commitment to making Bharat drug-free: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praises NCB, Navy, and Gujarat Police for seizing 3,132 kg of drugs in joint operation.

The Hindu

Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav to attend Rahul Gandhi's Yatra in Kaimur today

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav will share the stage with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting in Kaimur district on Friday as part of his ongoing 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre denies State demand for relook at India to Bharat recommendation in textbooks

The Union government denies the State's demand to change 'India' to 'Bharat' in school textbooks, citing constitutional recognition.

The Hindu

'Our national interests are preserved and protected', asserts Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Thursday said that the job of the Navy is to ensure that "we protect, promote, pursue the National interest of Bharat". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pained by attempts to 'demean' constitutional institutions, says Vice-President Dhankhar

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar urges people to heed BR Ambedkar's words and take inspiration from his life to respect constitutional institutions.

The Hindu

Move away from colonial mindset, encourage use of Bharatiya languages, NCERT says

Govt. acknowledges India & Bharat as interchangeable names in Constitution; NCERT to use both in textbooks. CPI MP Santhosh Kumar says India vs Bharat debate is artificially created to divide people; Govt. intent on dividing country exposed.

The Hindu

Name change from ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks goes beyond the powers of NCERT, says Vaiko

Vaiko (MDMK General Secretary) condemned C.A. Issac's (NCERT Chairman) statement recommending to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks, citing Article 1 (1) of the Constitution which states that India is a union of states. He said the BJP-led govt. should have amended the Parliament with 66% majority, which they don't…

The Hindu

"Too premature to comment...": NCERT on reports about move to change 'India' to 'Bharat' in textbooks

NCERT on Wednesday said that "it is too premature to comment" on reports in sections of media concerning changing 'India' to 'Bharat' in its textbooks and noted that development of new syllabus and textbooks is in the process for which groups of domain experts are being notified by it.

Dynamite News

‘We deserve Bharat for Hindus’: Kangana discusses ‘Hindu genocide’ with Israeli ambassador

The recent flareup between Israel and Palestine has spawned multiple think-pieces trying to figure out whether there can ever be a solution to the decades-old violence.

Newslaundry

NCERT panel suggests only ‘Bharat’ in textbooks

A high-level committee set up by the NCERT to revise the social sciences curriculum for schools has recommended that the country’s name, ‘India’, be replaced in school textbooks with the word ‘Bharat’

The Hindu

New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems

The fifth PIL has been prepared by the Department of Military Affairs after several rounds of consultations

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France 24

China's Evergrande crisis: The rise and fall of Hui Ka Yan

China's Evergrande has announced that its founder is being investigated for "illegal crimes". It's the latest twist for world's most indebted property developer. We take a look at the rise and fall of Hui Ka Yan, who was once China's richest person. Next, we head to India to explore the…

The Hindu

PM Modi leads in tribute to M.S. Swaminathan; says his work ensured food security for India

PM Modi: Scientist M.S. Swaminathan's groundbreaking work in agriculture transformed lives & ensured food security. He was a powerhouse of innovation & a nurturing mentor. His passion for India's progress exemplary. TN Governor: Swaminathan father of Green Revolution & builder of modern Bharat.

Dynamite News

Prime Minister Modi: 'Global legal framework' needed to combat terrorism

PM Modi was addressing the International Lawyers’ Conference 2023 in Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Speed records in sight as revamped Buddh International Circuit all set to host Moto GP Bharat

Chennai's Buddh Int'l Circuit homologated for MotoGP race; modifications made to corners, air fences & foam barriers added for FIM compliance. Track resurfaced, kerbs changed, turns 5 & 6 made one corner; 1006m straight expected to hit top speed of 370kph.

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Radio France Internationale

India renames itself Bharat in G20 summit invite, reviving nationalist row

Inviting delegates to an official event on the sidelines of this weekend's G20 summit in New Delhi, the hosts referred to India as "Bharat" – fuelling speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government wants to replace the country's colonial legacy with its ancient past.

The Hindu

‘Bharat’ is our cultural identity, asserts BJP-Andhra Pradesh vice-president

BJP VP Reddy accuses opp. of needless controversy over 'Bharat' name. Refers to Constitution, voter ID, Aadhaar, passport, currency notes. Accuses opp. of hypocrisy over INDIA alliance name. Says Bharat from legendary King Bharata. Takes strong exception to TN Minister's remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Accuses YSRCP govt of failing on…

Newslaundry

‘Debate involves 2 living persons’: After backlash, India Today changes Pattanaik vs Sanyal show

After renaming towns and public places, the Narendra Modi government is at the centre of a storm for ostensibly pushing its first international name change idea – India to Bharat. And amid a political war of words, Newstrack – which is one of India Today’s flagship shows hosted by the…

The Hindu

Akhilesh criticises BJP for ‘Bharat’ usage, asks to change ‘party’ in its name first

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP for using 'Bharat' instead of India, suggests they change their name from BJP to BJD. He claims this move highlights BJP's fear of the newly formed opposition bloc INDIA.

The Hindu

'If we get requests like that, we consider them as they come': UN spokesperson on 'Bharat' row

Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday told his ministerial colleagues to avoid the political row around the Bharat issue.

France 24

'A watershed moment': Mexico's next president will most likely be a woman

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, September 7: We look at reactions from the local press after Mexico's governing and opposition parties nominate female candidates ahead of next year's presidential election. Also: Great Britain is not so great as the British weeklies deplore the "crumbling" state of the country. Indian Prime…

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Venkaiah Naidu supports simultaneous elections, says frequent polls will impede progress

M. Venkaiah Naidu supports simultaneous elections for Parliament and State Assemblies to ease financial burden and promote progress. He favours 'one-nation, one-election' principle and believes meaningful debate should be held on renaming India as Bharat. He also calls for amendments to Anti-Defection Law and passage of women's reservation bill.

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