oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | controversies, government, politics, politics and government, politics and law
New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
MK Stalin
On Thursday, they welcomed Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s announcement after the state assembly passed a resolution regarding the proposed measures.
delimitation
and mentioned its aim to maintain justice, fairness, and the federal ethos.
In response to a tweet from the Telangana Chief Minister, Stalin mentioned the Joint Action Committee meeting that took place in Chennai earlier this month and stated, “We won’t allow anyone to unfairly reshape India’s future.”
“Resolved in Chennai, implemented in Hyderabad! The honorable Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri Revanth Anumula Garu, has turned words into action by presenting and securing approval for a significant resolution in the #Telangana State Legislature. This demands #FairDelimitation to ensure justice, equality, and the essence of federalism. Building upon the example set by Tamil Nadu, this move bolsters the unified demand against any efforts threatening the stability of our democratic system,” as shared by Stalin on X.
“This is merely the start. As the second #JointActionCommittee meeting is scheduled to occur in Hyderabad, additional states will join in. No one will be allowed to unjustly reshape India’s future without resistance,” he stated.
In his tweet, Revanth Reddy mentioned the resolution adopted by the state legislature.
“As the head of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, we adopted a resolution today urging the Central government not to undertake any actions that infringe upon the political dignity and rightful privileges of our citizens,” he stated.
“Residents of Telangana and people from various southern Indian states stand together to safeguard our rights and ensure that no discriminatory or partial delimitation occurs, as this could severely affect the most economically productive regions of the nation. We will resist every effort aimed at stripping us of our rights. Today marked a victory in our initial confrontation. Though the upcoming battles may be lengthy, we remain confident of ultimate triumph,” he concluded.
The Telangana Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on Thursday voicing deep concern about the approaching issue of
delimitation
exercise, emphasizing “the absence of clear communication” with important stakeholders.
The motion proposed by the Chief Minister advocated for a just and comprehensive method in carrying out the process.
delimitation
proceeding, advocating for comprehensive discussions with state administrations, political entities, and all relevant participants.
The House hereby conveys significant apprehension regarding the approach taken towards the approaching issue.
delimitation
the resolution indicated that exercise is being planned without any clear consultations with the stakeholders.
“The House encourages that any
delimitation
The exercise must be conducted openly and following comprehensive discussions with all state governments, every political party, and various stakeholders. States that have successfully enforced the population control initiative advocated by the central government—and as a result have seen their demographic shares decrease—should not face penalties. Therefore, population shouldn’t be the only metric for evaluation.
delimitation
,” it added.
The resolution pointed out that the objective of the 42nd, 84th, and 87th constitutional amendments—which were designed to achieve nationwide population control—has not been completely fulfilled. Instead, it proposed maintaining the current limit on parliamentary constituencies but recommended redrawing their borders to improve representation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women.
“Therefore, while maintaining the current freeze on the number of parliamentary seats based on states, we can proceed with redrawing the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies. This would include increasing the representation of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) according to the most recent population data, along with reserving seats for women,” the resolution noted. (ANI)
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, controversies, courts, criminal cases, judiciaries
The High Court at Nairobi’s Milimani Commercial Courts rejected a case brought forth by Davidson Ivusa against Safaricom Limited.
Ivusa alleged that Safaricom took his groundbreaking “Jichomoe” idea, claiming this was the inspiration behind their popular Reverse Call Feature.
The ruling, issued by Judge F.G. Mugambi on February 27, 2025, concluded a legal dispute that started in April 2021.
The lawsuit filed by the plaintiff against Safaricom
Davidson Ivusa, the claimant, initiated lawsuit number Civil Case E562 of 2021 on April 20, 2021. He sought various forms of relief against Safaricom, such as an order to prevent the firm from utilizing or promoting its Reverse Call service. Additionally, he requested compensation for breaches of confidence, misrepresentation, and lost commercial prospects.
Ivusa asserted that he presented a submission to Safaricom on May 10, 2010, under the title “Jichomoe.” He explained this as an answer designed to help Safaricom subscribers place calls irrespective of their economic limitations.
He claimed that the firm maintained his concept under examination for an extended period, continually assuring him of their consideration, before eventually debuting a remarkably comparable feature, the Safaricom Reverse Call Service, on June 18, 2019, without including or consulting him.
Ivusa contended that this was a violation of trust and charged Safaricom with appropriating his idea and presenting it as their own creation.
Safaricom’s defense
In their defense statement submitted on January 17, 2022, Safaricom refuted Ivusa’s claims, stating that its Reverse Call Service was a distinct invention created in June 2018 and introduced on April 26, 2019.
The firm stated that the service was created to cater to the requirements of subscribers who couldn’t make calls because they lacked sufficient airtime. It enabled them to start reverse calls using a specific code.
The telecoms company highlighted that reverse call technology wasn’t new, having preceded Ivusa’s suggestion and being present in different formats long before mobile communications were common.
Safaricom emphasized notable distinctions between its offering and Jichomoe: whereas the Reverse Call Service only covers voice calls, Jichomoe includes voice calls, text messaging, and mobile internet. It operates as an installed module within handsets instead of being a network-based feature.
What was the outcome of the lawsuit involving Safaricom?
Judge Mugambi’s ruling tackled three main points: whether Safaricom violated a trust, if it had misappropriated Ivusa’s concept, and whether Ivusa was justified in seeking the remedies proposed.
The court discovered no proof of a clear pact or shared comprehension between the involved parties. It highlighted that Ivusa’s presentation of the Jichomoe idea was unrequested, with nothing suggesting that Safaricom consented to keep it confidential or utilize it for his advantage.
Regarding the allegation of passing off, where one entity falsely presents another’s goods as their own, the court necessitated that Ivusa demonstrate that Jichomoe possessed goodwill and brand recognition. Additionally, Ivusa needed to show that Safaricom’s services were misleading about their source and that this misrepresentation caused damage to Ivusa.
Mugambi stated that Ivusa did not provide any proof of Jichomoe’s market position, brand awareness, or financial harm resulting from Safaricom’s activities.
Even though Ivusa didn’t directly accuse anyone of copyright infringement, the court examined whether his intellectual property had been violated. According to Kenya’s Copyright Act, software receives protection as a form of literary work; however, this law safeguards only the expression of an idea rather than the concept itself.
The court determined that since Jichomoe did not provide concrete details like source code or prototypes, Ivusa was unable to demonstrate that Safaricom had replicated his distinctive creation instead of separately devising a comparable idea.
Justice Mugambi dismissed the suit with costs awarded to Safaricom after finding no merit with the lawsuits claims.
oleh admin | Mar 25, 2025 | controversies, international travel, malaysia, news, passports and international travel
PETALLING JAYA: Wisma Putra stated today that no additional travel limitations for Malaysian citizens abroad have been introduced, contrary to claims made in a video circulating on social media platforms.
The foreign ministry issued a statement denying that eight countries had recently introduced new visa restrictions for Malaysians, calling such claims “misleading.”
“The ministry affirms that this allegation is completely unfounded,” it stated.
“So far, there haven’t been any modifications to the visa policies impacting Malaysian travelers in the aforementioned countries.”
The public must refrain from sharing unchecked details and should consistently consult official channels for precise and current travel updates.
The statement also noted that a police report has been filed and the footage was forwarded to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for additional scrutiny.
The video claimed that nations including Australia, Canada, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates have imposed stringent travel limitations specifically affecting individuals with Malaysian passports.
The report stated that the measures included extended screening processes upon entry, specific visa conditions, and extra financial obligations for travelers from Malaysia.
The video also claimed that these limitations were part of “a broader trend of global pressure on Malaysia,” with Malaysian travelers being used as “unaware pawns.”
oleh admin | Mar 25, 2025 | antisemitism, controversies, judaism, news, politics and law
A lecture scheduled for Tuesday by ADL head Jonathan Greenblatt at the University of Hong Kong has been marked as “Cancelled.”
following a backlash
.
Greenblatt — who serves as the CEO of the ADL — was scheduled to
speak
on the “dangers of antisemitism and online hate speech” at the art faculty’s School of Modern Languages and Cultures. However, an online
petition
urging the university to rescind the invitation garnered over 1,000 signatures.
It remains uncertain whether the discussion is taking place in private sessions or through an online platform. Despite multiple attempts at inquiry, neither the faculty, the department, nor HKU have provided any responses to HKFP.
The petition alleged that Greenblatt — who previously served as a special assistant to ex-US President Barack Obama — equated opposition to Israel with white supremacy as a root cause of anti-Semitism, which has angered numerous grassroots activists and Jewish advocacy organizations opposed to Israeli policies.
In 2022, Greenblatt asserted that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism” during a discussion.
speech
To ADL leadership. Israeli philosopher Chaim Gans
describes
Zionism, aimed at establishing a Jewish state, has been described as “inherently an ethnic cultural nationalism.” Other academics
call
Zionism “is the colonization of Palestine.”
Gaza’s Health Ministry
said
Last week, it was reported that more than 50,000 people have died within the enclave since the recent clash with Israel started in 2023. Nevertheless, The Lancet medical journal has
said
The real number of deaths could be as much as 41% greater.
The most recent attack on the Palestinian region has occurred.
sparked
When the militant organization Hamas seized approximately 250 hostages and claimed over 1,139 lives on October 7, 2023.
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Headquartered in New York, the ADL has faced criticism for defending what appeared to be a Nazi salute performed by U.S. businessman Elon Musk at a political gathering in January.
calling
It was “a clumsy act born out of excitement.”
The petition additionally highlighted that the organization’s previous leader had criticized Greenblatt for not denouncing Donald Trump’s “disturbing display of antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, and sexism” during a campaign event as a presidential nominee back in October.
The petition stated that ‘[the ADL] has largely abandoned its traditional role in combating antisemitism in favor of advocating for Israel.’ Therefore, we firmly request HKU to revoke their invitation due to his divisive viewpoints, one-sided support for Israel, and hateful rhetoric.
Open letter
An open letter was additionally published on aHKU subreddit.
forum
Accuses Greenblatt of drawing parallels between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, as well as likening the Arab keffiyeh – a traditional headscarf worn in many Arab nations – to the Nazi swastika.
The ADL failed to reply to HKFP’s queries on Monday.
Greenblatt is scheduled to address attendees at the Ohel Leah Synagogue in Mid Levels on Wednesday evening during a ticketed gathering.
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However, the web page promoting the event was taken down by Tuesday, and calls to the synagogue remained unanswered.
Last year, the International Court of Justice — the main judicial organ of the United Nations — determined that Israel’s actions in Gaza might constitute genocide. However, Israel has rejected these allegations.
Last November, the United Nations-supported International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Chief Yoav Gallant, along with a previous Hamas military leader, on charges alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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oleh admin | Mar 25, 2025 | controversies, news, politics, politics and government, politics and law
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirmed today his intention to be present at the groundbreaking ceremony for Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd’s mosque.
The event is set for this coming Thursday, amidst ongoing discussions about moving the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple, which has been criticized for occupying the property illegally.
Anwar, who concurrently holds the position of finance minister, mentioned that a new mosque should be built in the Masjid India region since the existing nearby mosques have become overcrowded.
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had earlier stated that the temple would be moved to a different location acceptable to all sides after Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd proposed constructing a mosque on the property they own.
In 2014, Jakel Trading purportedly acquired the property in dispute from DBKL without apparently informing the temple management about the transaction.
Lawyers Datuk Ambiga Sreneevasan, N. Surendran, and Zaid Malek from Lawyers for Liberty – who support the temple – have previously raised concerns about the rushed nature of the groundbreaking ceremony and called for the publication of the sale and purchase agreement for the land.
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | controversies, government, politics, politics and government, politics and law
Hyderabad (Telangana), India, March 25 (ANI): BRS MLC
K Kavitha
stated on Monday that the party will “resist” the
Waqf Amendment Bill
in the Parliament.
After attending an Iftar party in Banswada, speaking with ANI,
K Kavitha
stressed again the backing of the BRS party for the Muslim Community and recognized the assistance provided by the minority community throughout the Telangana movement.
We are observing Ramadan with our community in Banswada, and we’re discussing the present circumstances under the central government’s leadership. There is an effort underway to introduce legislation aimed at taking over the management of Islamic endowment properties known as Waqf lands. The BRS party firmly stands against this move. We remain steadfast supporters of our Muslim compatriots; we’ve consistently advocated for their advancement. Throughout the Telangana movement, they stood beside us… Harmony must be maintained across India and specifically within Telangana. Hence, we will contest this proposed measure.
Waqf Amendment Bill
in Parliament,” Kavitha said.
The Waqf Act of 1995, which was put in place to manage Waqf properties, has frequently faced criticism due to problems like poor administration, corruption, and unauthorized intrusions.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to tackle these issues through reforms including digitalization, increased auditing, better transparency, and new legal means for recovering properties that have been improperly seized.
The previous day, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (
AIMPLB
) initiated a countrywide protest against the suggested
Waqf Amendment Bill
.
A statement released by Mohammed Vaquar Uddin Latifi, who serves as the Office Secretary for the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, reads as follows:
AIMPLB
) on Sunday remarked, “After an enormous and victorious demonstration in Delhi on March 17, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (
AIMPLB
has initiated a countrywide protest against the suggested
Waqf Amendment Bill
.”
A Joint Parliamentary Committee has been established by the government to review the Bill in collaboration with experts and stakeholders (ANI).
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