MIGRANT WORKERS CONTROVERSY
'Will pour acid': TMC leader threatens BJP MLA for calling migrant workers infiltrators
TMC legislator Abdur Rahim Boxi threatened to pour acid in the throat of anyone criticizing West Bengal's migrant workers, reacting to a BJP MLA's remarks during an assembly discussion. Boxi, the Malda district president of TMC, accused the BJP leader of labeling Bengali migrant workers as Bangladeshis and Rohingyas.
"Idiots don't understand Idioms": Mahua Moitra's jibe at BJP after her remarks on Amit Shah
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has strongly defended her remarks against Amit Shah, claiming they were misinterpreted idioms and not a call for violence. An FIR was filed against her for allegedly promoting enmity, but Moitra accused the BJP of twisting her words and using faulty Google translations.
Perfect voter rolls are a mirage: What matters is how mistakes are corrected
The controversy surrounding the Election Commission's Summary Integrated Revision (SIR) highlights the unrealistic expectation of a flawless voter list. Achieving 100% accuracy in large-scale enumerations is impossible due to human error, respondent inaccuracies, and contextual constraints. The focus should shift towards building transparent, iterative, and credible processes for detecting and correcting errors over time to maintain public trust.
Patently illegal: Chidambaram slams ECI over reported addition of 6.5 lakh migrant voters in Tamil Nadu
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has strongly criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) for adding approximately 6.5 lakh migrant workers to Tamil Nadu's electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision exercise, deeming it "alarming" and "patently illegal." He accuses the ECI of overstepping its authority and attempting to alter the electoral character of states, urging political and legal action.
Mamata Banerjee's migrant assault claim sparks fake video row; Delhi Police, BJP hit back
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused BJP-ruled states of mistreating Bengali-speaking migrant workers, questioning the silence of national commissions on the issue. This comes as Delhi Police refuted Banerjee's claim of assault on Bengali migrants in Delhi, alleging a fabricated video.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore mocks Election Commission with 'YES SIR' cartoon amid Bihar SIR row
Manickam Tagore, a Congress MP, has criticised the Election Commission of India. He shared a cartoon on X. It alluded to the SIR controversy in Bihar. Tagore alleged the ECI is under government pressure. He accused the BJP of misusing the ECI. He also raised concerns about voter list removals in Bihar.
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Mithun Chakraborty counters Mamata's migrant claims, slams EC gherao call
BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty refuted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's claims of attacks on Bengali migrant workers in other states, accusing her of spreading fear for political gain. He asserted that Banerjee is attempting to monopolize the Bengali identity discourse and create unnecessary panic.
Suvendu demands SIR in Bengal to remove illegal voters from electoral rolls
Suvendu Adhikari called for electoral roll revisions in West Bengal. He reassured Indian Muslims and supported Hindu refugees from Bangladesh. Adhikari criticized the state's job situation and industrial decline. He challenged Mamata Banerjee's future electoral success. He also highlighted concerns about women's safety and healthcare in the state. The BJYM organized a protest against atrocities on women.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma & WB counterpart Mamata Banerjee engage in a bitter verbal volley over infiltration, identity & language
A dispute has erupted between Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal's chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The conflict centers on Bengali speakers, identity, and demographic shifts in Assam. Banerjee criticized Assam's stance on language rights. Sarma defended Assam's actions, citing concerns about illegal immigration and demographic changes.
Auto-rickshaw driver thrashed by Sena (UBT) workers over 'anti-Marathi' remarks; video goes viral
A video went viral showing an auto-rickshaw driver allegedly being beaten by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Palghar for 'anti-Marathi' remarks. The incident sparked controversy over language issues in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena (UBT) defended their actions, asserting they were teaching the driver a lesson for insulting the Marathi language and culture.
Who is Rajshree More, the Mumbai-based influencer abused by MNS leader's son?
Rajshree More, a Mumbai influencer, has accused Raheel Sheikh of a car ramming incident. More claims Sheikh was drunk and abusive. She also alleges he invoked his father's political connections. An FIR has been filed against Sheikh. This follows previous controversy where More criticised the push for Marathi language enforcement.
Trump signs his landmark bill at Fourth of July picnic; his historic, divisive policy win now cast in stone
President Trump signed a divisive tax and spending bill into law amid Fourth of July celebrations, marking a significant legislative victory. The bill extends tax cuts, reduces social programs, and increases immigration enforcement, sparking criticism over its impact on lower-income individuals and the national debt.
Anti-Muslim, Marathi discriminatory comment by TC from UP go viral, railways suspends him
A controversy has erupted in Mumbai after Ashish Pande, a Western Railway ticket collector, allegedly made discriminatory remarks against Marathi and Muslim communities. The audio clip of his statements went viral, leading to his suspension and sparking widespread outrage. Western Railway has initiated an inquiry into the matter.
Inside Sweden's 'snitch law' immigration plan
Sweden's government proposed stricter measures to tackle illegal immigration and organized crime, including a 'snitch law' urging public sector workers to report undocumented individuals. This has sparked controversy, with concerns over trust and isolation for migrants. A committee is working on the draft, expected by November's end.
Australia overhauls immigration system with new Innovation Visa
The Australian government introduces an innovation visa to attract talented workers, replacing the Global Talent visa program. The move marks the end of the Business Innovation and Investment visa program (BIIP) and includes measures to address post-pandemic challenges, such as rental market impact and inflation rates.
Taiwan Minister stirs row over racist remark on recruitment from India
Taiwan sparked controversy by stating it will recruit workers from Christian areas in India's northeast. Taiwan's foreign ministry apologized, ensuring fair treatment. Recruiting countries never restrict based on looks, dietary habits, or religion. India and Taiwan signed a migration and mobility agreement.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis sparks controversy with festive rendition amid escalating migrant crisis
Amid Colorado's migrant surge, Governor Polis faced criticism for a 'Feliz Navidad' rendition. Polis' festive video drew ire for perceived insensitivity, coinciding with a massive influx of migrants, straining Denver's resources. Over 3,800 migrants arrived, predominantly from Venezuela, Colombia, and Guatemala. Denver Human Services expressed concerns over limited space and resources, aiming to find jobs and shelter for families. Tensions between migrants and locals emerged, highlighting challenges in smaller towns like Carbondale. Polis' handling of the crisis faced scrutiny amid ongoing immigration issues across the US-Mexico border.
Around 60 migrants die in boat wreck off Italy
At least 59 migrants, including a baby just a few months old, died after their overloaded boat sank early on Sunday in stormy seas off Italy's southern Calabria region, officials said. "As of a few minutes ago, the number of confirmed victims was 59," Vincenzo Voce, mayor of the coastal city of Crotone, told TV channel Sky TG-24 on Sunday afternoon.
Adam Hills apologises after The Last Leg's World Cup parody song triggers backlash
Adam Hills, who hosts the popular sports comedy show The Last Leg, has clarified that the parody song was intended to be a protest following severe backlash from the public. FIFA is also under fire for organising the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
This Kerala village on way to 100% literacy in Hindi
At a time when Kerala, along with Tamil Nadu, is opposing any attempts of 'Hindi imposition', and netizens engaging in heated debates over the issue, Janaki Amma is bowled over by the articulation of the sentence "Ek tandhi andheri raat sadak pe ja raha hai" (going down the road on a cold dark night) and the excited granny repeats several times what the instructor taught her. The need to communicate with the sizeable migrant worker population in the village seems to be the spark for such an initiative.
Karnataka wants to create 7,50,000 jobs for locals
The state government has not made it clear how it plans to restrict the jobs to people of the state, but such a move could turn controversial. Law minister JC Madhuswamy told journalists that Karnataka will focus on labour-heavy sectors such as textiles, leather and food processing to quickly create jobs with generous incentives.
Derek O'Brien presses government to repeal three farm laws, offers draft bill to do so
He interrupted his speech to observe a minute's silence in the House along with other Opposition leaders, mainly the Congress, to pay tribute to farmers who had lost their lives during the two month agitation.
Saudi Arabia announces plans to improve foreign workers freedom
The plans, which will take effect in March 2021, include foreign workers' right to leave the country without employers' permission, Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthunain told reporters.
Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh to observe week-long nationwide protest against privatisation
The move is aimed at mounting pressure on the government to withdraw some of its recent announcements in the name of reforms.
Buses for migrants: Priyanka's aide approaches Allahabad HC for anticipatory bail in forgery case
Singh, Lallu and "others" were booked by Hazratganj police on May 19 for cheating and forging documents, after the UP government said about 100 vehicles on the Congress list were not buses and 297 lacked either a fitness certificate or valid insurance papers. The Congress rejected the claim.
Migrant rail fare row: Sources say most states paying for travel of migrants
A controversy erupted on Monday after several opposition parties demanded that migrant workers should not be charged for the train tickets. While the Congress offered to pay for them, the BJP said the railways was already providing subsidised tickets bearing 85 percent of the travel costs.
Why India needs more migrant labour, not less
Chief ministers across a number of states are treading a dangerous path of announcing incentives only for those industries that give prominence to local hiring.
China to abolish controversial temporary residence permit system
Permanent residence permits will be adopted to replace the much-criticised temporary residence permit, according to a public security reform plan released today.
Jairam Ramesh takes a jibe at Narendra Modi over toilet remark
Ramesh today taunted Modi over his recent controversial remark on toilets, saying that the Congress-led govt had initiated programme of building lakhs of toilets "when some leaders had not attained enlightenment."
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