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‘LIES AND PROPAGANDA’ 16 Youtube channels blocked by the Government

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KHUSHI SHAH – Mumbai Uncensored, 26th April 2022

Fake news has been around as long as human civilisation, but it has been  turbo-charged by digital technology and the transformation of the global  media landscape.  

Fake news articles that are intentionally designed to manipulate people’s  perceptions of reality and have been used to influence politics and promote  advertising. It has also become a method to stir up and intensify social  conflict. Stories that are untrue and intentionally mislead readers have  caused growing mistrust among Indians.  

Earlier India had banned 22 YouTube channels in April 2022 for spreading  misinformation about India while 20 more were banned in December last  year. Continuing to crack down on the disinformation campaign against  India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting banned 16 more  YouTube channels, 6 of them from Pakistan and 10 of those from India. As  per the ministry, these channels were involved in targeted disinformation  against India, that was designed to hurt India’s internal security, foreign  relations, and public order. 

The Government of India has blocked these YouTube channels by exercising emergency  powers under the IT Rules 2021. These YouTube channels were trying to incite anti-national  views, communal hatred and create an atmosphere of panic in India. There were more than 68  crore subscribers on these channels.The Youtube channels from Pakistan, were found to have  been used in a coordinated manner to post fake news about India on various subjects such as  the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir, and India’s foreign relations in the light of the situation  in Ukraine, etc. 

The ministry also provided several examples of offending headlines, some translated from  Urdu, including, “Germany demands sanctions on India”, “Saudi announces to stop oil export  to India, “America demands Kashmir from India”, “Thousands of Taliban militants infiltrate  India”, and so on.The blocked Indian channels together had over 25 lakh subscribers and  collective views of more than 42 crore. They comprised Defence News24x7, SBB News,  Latest Update, Aaj Te News, Technical Yogendra, Hindi Mein Dekho, MRF TV LIVE, The  Study Time, Saini Education Research, and Tahaffuz-E-Deen India.Pakistan’s blocked  channels had more than 17 lakh subscribers and had racked up 26 crore total views. They  included AjTak Pakistan, Discover Point, Reality Checks, Kaiser Khan, The Voice of Asia, and  Bol Media Bol. 

With so much free information online it’s easy to get distracted by all the false materials  polluting the web. Authoritative resources that were once considered official, have been  overrun by online websites that are intentionally created to share and spread low quality, false  information.A generation ago, information that appeared in print enjoyed a certain legitimacy  whatever the source, but today, people tend to trust and believe those closest to themselves,  and end up in their own echo chamber. I firmly believe that the sources which will flourish in  the future will be the sites that are trusted, with accurate information. The need for high  quality news is greater than ever.

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Kerala Legislative Assembly Unanimously Rejects Controversial Waqf Amendment Bill

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The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, October 14, urging the central government to withdraw the contentious 2024 Waqf Amendment Bill. The resolution, presented by Minister for Waqf, Haj Pilgrimage, and Sports, V Abdurahiman, emphasized that the bill undermines the federal principles embedded in the Constitution, sparking concerns over state rights and religious governance.

Minister Abdurahiman argued that the bill infringes on the authority of state governments concerning Waqf matters, particularly by weakening the power of state Waqf boards and tribunals, which manage Waqf properties. “This bill not only violates the secular principles outlined in the Constitution but also threatens democratic values by replacing elected representatives with a board of nominated members and a nominated chairman,” he stated during the assembly session.

The minister also underscored the importance of protecting fundamental rights such as freedom of belief, secularism, federalism, and democratic processes. He pointed out that the bill contains provisions that contradict the core principles of the Constitution, calling for its immediate withdrawal.

The resolution gained support from both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). The UDF proposed several amendments to the resolution, some of which were accepted during discussions, demonstrating bipartisan agreement on the issue.

This collective opposition highlights the assembly’s shared concerns about federal overreach and the central government’s role in managing religious properties. The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked a broader debate about the balance of power between state and central authorities, especially in matters of religious governance and property management.

The call for the withdrawal of the bill reflects ongoing tensions surrounding federalism and the preservation of state rights, particularly in the context

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Mira Bhayandar: Bombay High Court Warns Baleshah Pir Dargah Trustees Over Illegal Mangrove Encroachment

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The Bombay High Court has issued a stern warning to the trustees of the Hazrat Sayyed Baleshah Pir Dargah in Bhayandar (West). The dargah is accused of illegally occupying government-owned mangrove land and constructing a 100-foot structure without permission.

A PIL filed by advocate Khush Khandelwal on behalf of the Hindu Task Force has brought the matter to the court’s attention. Despite clear evidence of encroachment and notices served by the authorities, the dargah representatives have failed to appear in court.

The court has now given a final opportunity to the trustees to present their case in the next hearing. If they fail to do so, the matter will be heard ex parte, meaning the court will proceed with the case without their presence. This development indicates a strong stance by the judiciary against illegal land occupation and environmental violations.

The case highlights the ongoing battle to protect government land and the environment from encroachment, particularly in coastal areas.

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Ekta SRA CHS Scandal: Siddhivinayak Developers Kurar Faces Scrutiny for Unauthorised Construction & Violations of Regulations

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Siddhant Mohite, Mumbai Uncensored:

In a startling revelation, a complaint filed against Siddhivinayak Developers Kurar has unearthed a web of alleged violations and corruption within the Ekta SRA CHS redevelopment project located at Kurar Village, Malad East. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) conducted a thorough survey following the complaint, shedding light on serious discrepancies in the project’s execution.

Slum Rehabilitation Authority’s inspection, initiated after receiving a complaint on January 18, 2024, concluded that Siddhivinayak Developers Kurar had flouted Development Control regulations, indulged in an FSI Scandal, and executed construction work beyond approved plans and commencement certificate (C.C) in the ongoing redevelopment project. Specifically, the construction work exceeded the approved CC for A, B & C wings of the composite building.

The gravity of the situation escalated on May 3, 2024, when the Executive Engineer of SRA P/N issued a letter to Siddhivinayak Developers Kurar and Architect M/s Rasik Hingoo associates, instructing them to stop work immediately at Ekta SRA CHS. The directive also mandated the regularization of the unauthorized construction by paying necessary charges as per SRA policy. Failure to comply would result in appropriate actions as deemed fit.

What raises eyebrows is the timeframe involved in addressing the complaint. Despite the complaint being lodged in January, it took the SRA a staggering five months to conduct an inspection and issue a directive to the developer. Moreover, the directive to ‘regularize’ the unauthorized construction without specifying the penalty charges has sparked skepticism and allegations of a ‘secret understanding’ between the Executive Engineer of P/N SRA and the developer. This clearly shows that corruption is at its peak at the SRA Executive Engineer’s office, and it shows how SRA officials are hand-in-gloves with Real Estate Developers.

Sources have hinted at a nexus between the Executive Engineer and associates with the developer, suggesting an attempt to shield unauthorized construction through corrupt means.

This unauthorized development has stirred concerns among residents and activists, questioning the transparency and efficacy of regulatory bodies in overseeing redevelopment projects. Calls for a thorough inquiry and stringent action against those involved in malpractice are resonating across the community, emphasizing the need for accountability and integrity in Slum re-development initiatives.

Mumbai Uncensored will continue to monitor this story closely and provide updates as it unfolds.

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