X VIDEO: Gautam Gambhir destroys the T20 team built because of Gill, New Delhi. Talking about sending Axar Patel at number 3 in the second T20 of the series played in Mullapur, Surya said that we only support him. Surya said, regarding Akshar’s move, we supported him because he bats well in all formats. It just didn’t click tonight. Accident, but we learn from this and get better. See you in Dharamshala. Yes, there was some dew, but even then, when Plan A didn’t work, we should have switched earlier. South Africa showed us exactly how to bowl in the second innings, and we will take that into the next game. In this match, the South African team batted first and scored 213 runs and lost 4 wickets. Quinton de Kock added 90 runs in 46 balls with 7 sixes and 5 fours in this innings, while Donovan Ferreira played an unbeaten innings of 30 runs. In response, the Indian team was reduced to just 162 runs in 19.1 overs. For India, Tilak Verma scored 62 runs in 34 balls but could not lead the team to victory. Last Updated: 12 Dec 2025, 19:37 ISTCricket Video

If you don’t know how much money you will have to pay for airline like food in train then know here Last Updated: 12 Dec 2025, 19:37 IST IRCTC has started providing airline like food in trains like Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat with brands like Haldiram, ISKCON but the most beneficial thing for this food is not to pay extra money. This facility was started in the royal train Vande Bharat and the common man’s luxurious train Amrit Bharat. New Delhi. Indian Railways will provide airline-like food in trains to make the journey of passengers more convenient and pleasant. Big brands like Haldiram are also included to provide better food. You may feel good after hearing this, but how much will you have to pay for this? If you know this, you will jump even more. According to IRCTC, passengers will not have to pay extra money for this meal. IRCTC provides more than 16 lakh miles daily in all mail and express trains including Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Tejas, Vande Bharat, Duronto. For better quality, 100 base kitchens were made in the last three months. Along with this, more new kitchens are being built. Due to this food can be provided by IRCTC in more trains. In addition to the base kitchen, a major decision was taken to provide different types of food to the passengers. This change is happening, IRCTC PRO VK Bhatti said that it has been decided to bring major changes in the quality of food in Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains. The company has started a proof of concept in select trains, which include major brand food operators. Renowned food and beverage players like Haldiram, Casino Air Caterers, ISKCON, Elior are now serving fresh, hygienic and restaurant-like food to passengers in trains. The decision was taken after the feedback from the passengers. In the light of the continuous feedback given by the passengers, the objective was set to bring a ‘paradigm shift’. This experiment was started in Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains running across the country. Passengers are now served food in trains like Haldiram’s famous sweets and snacks in Nagpur, ISKCON’s Satvik food in Dwarka, flight quality food in Kerala. IRCTC PRO said that passengers will have to pay the same amount for this high quality food as they used to pay earlier. Food will be available at the same rate. You will not have to pay even a single rupee more. New fare started in these trains Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat (20101/20102) Delhi-Sitamarhi Amrit Bharat (14047/14048): Kasargod-Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat (2066331/220634/220633/206331/220633/206331/220633/220633/2 December 16) Ahmedabad-Veraval Vande Bharat (26901/26902) Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat (26401/02 and 26403/04) Bapudham. Motihari-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat (15567/15567/15568, New Delhi, First Published: December 2, New Delhi, New Delhi): Location: December 1, 2025, 19:27 IST homemenation Know here how much money you will have to pay for air service like food in the train.

Big news came about BJP state president election, big statement from Bhupendra Chaudhary Last updated: 12 Dec 2025, 19:32 IST UP BJP State President Election Live: Big meeting in BJP office about state president election. BJP National Secretary Organization BL Santosh reaches Lucknow. BJP state president Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh also reached Lucknow from Delhi. The meeting will be held at the BJP state headquarters at 4.30 pm. UP BJP state president to be announced soon. UP BJP State President Election Live: People are still waiting for the announcement of Uttar Pradesh BJP State President. There was earlier speculation that the name could be announced on December 12. But once the election date was announced by the party, all the doubts were removed. Nominations will be made on December 13 and voting will take place on December 14. Meanwhile, updates are coming constantly. Read moment by moment state president election updates here… What did BJP state president say? BJP state president Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh said that everyone knows who elects the president in SP. The party will elect the BJP state president in a constitutional manner. The process to elect the BJP state president starts from tomorrow. Keshav Prasad said about the election of the UP BJP state president. Big statement from Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on the election of the UP BJP State President. Keshav Prasad Maurya said that Samajwadi Party is a family party and they decide the president at the dinner table. BJP conducts the election process in a constitutional manner. Big brainstorming continues for the BJP state president. Election Preparatory Meeting for BJP State President. General Secretary Organization Dharampal, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and BJP State President Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh were present at the BJP state headquarters. Meeting at CM Yogi’s residence before the election of the BJP State President. The round of meetings comes ahead of the election of the BJP state president. On Friday evening, the national secretary general of the organization BL Santosh held a meeting with CM Yogi Adityanath at the CM residence. Voter list released for election of UP BJP state president. Electoral list for the election of the BJP state president was released on Friday. A total of 464 voters are included in this. This includes five MPs, 26 MPs, eight MPs and 425 provincial councilors and district presidents. Nomination forms will be filled in on Saturday between 14:00 and 15:00. Brainstorming on UP BJP State President: Big meeting today in BJP office on election of State President. BJP National Secretary Organization BL Santosh reaches Lucknow. BJP state president Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh also reached Lucknow from Delhi. The meeting will be held at the BJP state headquarters at 4.30 pm. The BJP’s national secretary organization BL Santosh and general secretary Dharampal will also be at the meeting. Message is sent to MLAs and Ministers. Big news comes from UP BJP. A message is sent from the party organization to all the MPs and ministers. After the election of the state president on December 14, a message is sent to reach the announcement and welcome program at 11:00 am. Welcome program of the new state president at Ram Manohar Lohia Law College Hall. What did BJP leaders say about state president election? Senior BJP leader Neeraj Singh said about the election of the BJP state president. Neeraj Singh said that the opposition, including SP and Congress, decide their president at the dinner table. They are family-based parties. Here in BJP the state president is elected through the election process. Annexure released on the election of the BJP state president. News related to BJP state president. Schedule for Nomination of BJP State President Released. The list of Kranti Parishad of all organizational areas is pasted at the state headquarters. BJP state election officer Mahendra Nath Pandey and general secretary organization Dharampal held a meeting on election preparation. Union External Affairs Minister Pankaj Chaudhary’s name is at the fore in the race for the BJP state president. About the Author Prashant Rai Prashant Rai is originally from Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. Prashant Rai has been active in journalism for the past 8 years. While working in different institutions, Prashant Rai is currently working with News18 Hindi for the last three… Read More First Published : December 12, 2025, 15:36 IST homeuttar-pradesh Big news has come about the election of the BJP state president, statement of Bhupendra Chaudhary.

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2025, 19:30 IST Bollywood Songs Based on Raag Bhairavi: Music is the basis of Indian life. Perhaps this is the reason why films in Bollywood cannot be imagined without music. To make the film a hit, the makers keep one or two songs. Ragas are the basis of Indian music. Even today people hum these evergreen songs based on Raga-Ragini. There is a sense of departure and peace in these songs. These songs play an important role in making many Hindi films super hits. In the last 7 decades, some film songs composed on Raag Bhairavi have remained in the hearts of Indians. The interesting thing is that the movies in which these songs were recorded were also big hits at the box office. Let us know what these songs are… We recognize many hit superhit films of Bollywood more by their songs than by their names. As soon as we hear any popular song, we definitely take the name of the film. Many times we discuss who sang it, who is the composer, on whom this song was filmed, all these things. People also like the songs of films from 50s to 80s because these songs are made on Raga-Ragini. One such raga is: Raga Bhairavi. The songs made on Raga Bhairavi in ​​Hindi films also touched the heart. Devotional songs are mostly composed on this raga. The films that featured songs based on this raga were also super hits. These films were: Amar Prem, Asha, Premrog, Avtaar and Betaab. The first name in this list is from Rajesh Khanna-Sharmila Tagore’s film Amar Prem released in 1972. Rajesh Khanna was dominant at the box office in the early 70s. After the tremendous success of Aradhana in 1969, Shakti Samant made the film Amar Prem. The story is written by Vibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay, the screenplay by Arvind Mukherjee while the dialogues are written by Ramesh Pant. This film was a remake of the 1970 Bengali movie ‘Nishi Padma’. The music in the film was by RD Burman. Lyricist was Anand Bakshi. The famous song of this film ‘Chingari Koi Bhadke…’ was composed on Raag Bhairavi. After the shooting of the film was completed, the situation for this song was created and added. This song created history. The India-Pakistan war started before the release of the film. In such a situation this film was released in January 1972. Rajesh Khanna immortalized the role of Anand Babu. Sharmila Tagore made a comeback with this film after becoming a mother. Rajesh Khanna was a superstar but he reached Shakti Samant’s office and asked for this role for himself. Rajesh Khanna had earlier devoted four hours to ‘Amar Prem’. A dialogue from this film ‘I hate tears Pushpa’ has become an all time classic dialogue. Screenwriter Arvind Mukherjee Mukherjee did not know Hindi, he wrote this dialogue in English. Ramesh Pant kept this dialogue as it was in Hindi. The new generation also loves this dialogue equally. The film Amar Prem received three Filmfare Awards (Best Screenplay, Best Dialogue, Best Sound Design). Once again the best combination of Rajesh Khanna-Kishore Kumar-RD Burman was seen in the film. The film collected Rs 1.6 crore. Add News18 as preferred source on Google Eight years after the release of Amar Prem, on March 4, 1980, a film was released called: Asha. Jeetendra, Reena Roy and Rameshwari starred in the film Asha. Directed and produced J. It was from Om Prakash. The story is written by Ram Kelkar. Dialogues are written by Ramesh Pant. Lyricist was Anand Bakshi. The songs composed under the music direction of Laxmikant Pyarelal created a stir. Heart touching songs come from the pen of Anand Bakshi. A song from this film is still heard in every puja pandal during Navratri. The lyrics of this song were: ‘Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawali…’ sung by Narendra Chanchal and Mohammed Rafi. This song is based on Raag Bhairavi. Interestingly, Sanjeev Kumar’s brother Nakul was busy making a film ‘Do Waqt Ki Roti’ in those days. The song ‘Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye’ was recorded for this film. When this film was closed after Nakul’s untimely death, this song composed by J. Om Prakash was sold. Later ‘Do Waqt Ki Roti’ was made and released in 1988. This song is in that film. Is in both the films. Dharmendra was first signed for the film Asha. When Dharmendra left the film, Jeetendra was taken. Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhae fame Rameshwari has been finalized. During this time he had an accident, so his scenes were removed. Released in 1980, this film initially did not screen. It was also considered to change its climax, but suddenly the audience’s inclination towards the movie increased and history was created. It was at number two in the list of highest grossing films of that year. Had 6 Filmfare Awards in his kitty. Writer Kamna Chandra narrated a story to Raj Kapoor, on which he decided to make a film. Kamna heard this story from her mother which was a true life story. The story was incomplete. Completed with the help of many writers. The film based on this, released in 1982, created history. The name of the film was: Prem Rog. Prem Rog was released on 30 July 1982. Padmini Kolhapure played the role of a widowed girl. Stars like Rishi Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Raza Murad were seen in the film. The director-producer of the film was Raj Kapoor. The music of the film was given by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The music was an instant hit. A song from the film ‘Yeh Galiyan Ye Chaubara’ was composed on Raag Bhairavi. This song is heard even today in wedding functions. A song from this film ‘Main Hoon Prem Rogi, Meri Dawa To Karao’ is based on Shivranjani raga. This film was very successful. The film received four Filmfare Awards. Padmi Award for Best Actress Got it from Kolhapure. The budget of the film was around 2.75 crores and it collected more than 6 crores. It turned out to be a super hit movie. Rajesh Khanna-Shabana Azmi starrer film Avatar was released on 11 March 1983, whose producer-director was Mohan Kumar. The story of the film Avatar was also based on a novel ‘Jog Byog’ by the famous Bengali writer Ashapurna Devi. This novel was published in 1953. The screenplay was written by changing the format of the original story. The screenplay is written by Mohan Kumar himself. The dialogues were by Mushtaq Jalili. Lyricist was Anand Bakshi. The music composer was Laxmikant Pyare Lal. Although all the songs of this film were hits, yet one song is heard across the country twice a year for 10 days each. This song was: Chalo bulaya aaya hai, Mata ne bulaya hai. Lyricist Anand Bakshi wrote this song which was based on Raag Bhairavi. The song was filmed on Rajesh Khanna-Shabana Azmi. Both of them went to see Vaishno Devi. The shooting of this song took place for four whole days. Earlier the name of Avatar film was Radha which was changed to Avatar. AK Hangal was in the film. Interestingly, his full name was Avtaar Kishan Hangal. Rajesh Khanna’s name in the film was Avtaar Kishan. Sachin Pilgaonkar played a very small but emotional role. The film Avatar came at a time when Rajesh Khanna’s stardom was over. This film got his career back on track. Inspired by the film ‘Avatar’, many family films were made in the 1980s. The interesting thing is that the producer-director of the film Avatar, Mohan Kumar and the director of the film Asha, J. Omprakash was a brother-in-law in the relationship. The music in both the films was by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The lyricist of both the films was Anand Bakshi. The song of Mother Goddess is heard in both the films. Both the songs were on Raag Bhairavi. Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh made their Bollywood debut with ‘Betaab’ which released on August 5, 1983. This film is directed by Rahul Rawail. Dharmendra took the help of Javed Akhtar to launch his son Sunny. Javed wrote the story-dialogue script of the film Betaab. The producer of the film was Bikram Singh Dahal, who was Dharmendra’s brother-in-law. He was married to Dharmendra’s sister Darshan Kaur. The music of the film Betaab was composed by RD Burman. A song from the film ‘Jab Hum Jawan Honge, Jaane Kahan Honge’ is based on Raga Bhairavi. This evergreen song is still loved by every music lover. This film turned out to be a super hit film. Click here to add News18 as your favorite news source on Google. First published: December 12, 2025, 18:43 IST home entertainment Those 5 songs graced with Raag Bhairavi, recorded in young hearts, all five films became super hits.

Last Updated: December 12, 2025, 19:29 IST The actress, who made her Bollywood debut in 2012, has not done a single film in the last 6 years. The actress released three films in the same year of her debut. His acting and screen presence in all three films were appreciated. The first film became a hit. The second was a sequel to the blockbuster film. At the same time, the third film was highly appreciated by the critics. This actress was considered the most daring and glamorous of Bollywood. The actress also attracts people through her social media posts. She is increasingly sharing bold and glamorous pictures. This heroine was in a negative role in Akshay Kumar’s blockbuster, while she was replaced in Hrithik Roshan’s blockbuster. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram) This glamorous Bollywood actress was last seen with Anupam Kher in the film ‘One Day: Justice Delivered’. After this, she appeared in the third season of the web series ‘Ashram’. You must have understood that we are talking about Esha Gupta. Isha recently celebrated her 40th birthday. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram) Esha Gupta debuted with ‘Jannat 2’. After this he worked in many films including Raaz 3D, Chakravyuh, Humshakal, Baby. She was in a negative role in Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Rustom’. His screen presence and acting were highly appreciated by the critics. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram) Add News18 as preferred source on Google Before ‘Rustom’, Esha Gupta was also offered a role in the 2013 film ‘Krrish 3’. According to the Times of India report, Jacqueline Fernandez replaced her. But later Jacqueline did not get this role. The makers first offered the role to Sonakshi Sinha and Kangana Ranaut, but both refused as it was negative. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram) According to the report, Kangana Ranaut later said yes to ‘Krrish 3’ and Priyanka Chopra was paired with her. The film became a box office hit. Esha Gupta worked in Bollywood as well as in Telugu and Tamil but she did not get the success she deserved. (Photo courtesy: Instagram) Meanwhile, Esha Gupta has also made cameos in many films. She also did a cameo in ‘Sunny Sanskari’s Tulsi Kumari’ which released this year. Since 2019, he has not played any lead or supporting role. However, he is quite active on social media. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram) During this period, Esha Gupta also worked in music videos with Honey Singh and Jubin Nautiyal. Isha may not be active in films but she is constantly active on social media. Do brand endorsement. Go to promotional events. (Photo courtesy: Instagram) Esha Gupta is 40 years old, but is not yet married. She is currently dating Spain’s Manuel Campus Gullar. Talking about the work front, she will be seen in the comedy drama ‘Total Dhamaal’ next year with Ajay Devgan. (Photo courtesy: Instagram) Click here to add News18 as your favorite news source on Google. First Published: December 12, 2025, 19:23 IST Home Entertainment Hit with Akshay, from Hrithik’s blockbuster, what is the actress doing now?

X Woman caught teacher, tried to grab cell phone, threw live video on ground viral Pawan Roy/Sahibganj. A shocking incident came to light in Borio block of Sahibganj district of Jharkhand, where Rekha Kumari, the head teacher of Chhota Viansi upgraded primary school, was attacked in the school premises itself. This whole incident happened on Wednesday when a well was dug near the school premises to clear the bushes and drain the dirty water. Meanwhile, village woman Sanjhali Tuddu reached the place with her husband Narayan Hembram and suddenly started a dispute. It is alleged that Sanjli Tuddu first abused the teacher, then the teacher attacked, threw her to the ground by her hair and beat her mercilessly. At that time, an attempt was also made to snatch his mobile phone. School children, teachers and villagers came there immediately after the incident. Members of Borio Block Teachers Association also reached the police station and demanded the arrest of those who attacked the teacher. The victim teacher filed a written complaint at the Borio police station, following which the police acted swiftly and registered a case. Rohit Kumar Singh, head of the police station, said the matter was being investigated and strict action would be taken against the culprits. Meanwhile, the video of the incident, which was recorded by school children, has gone viral on social media. It is clearly visible in the video that the teacher is being beaten. This incident has now gained momentum and the pressure on the administration to act has increased. Last Updated: December 12, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTBiharVideo Home Videos Woman Caught Teacher Trying To Grab Mobile, Live Video Of Him Throwing Her On Ground Goes Viral

X VIDEO: The apology of the assistant coach who came to save the batsmen will make you cry, listen, New Delhi. Team India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate explained the reason for this decision in the press conference after the match. He said, “We want to try everything before the World Cup. We have only eight to nine games left and we want to improve our batting further. He also said that the team often gets stuck in a situation like 35/3 in the initial overs, so experimenting with strategies like a pinch-hitter is necessary. He said that efforts are being made to use some players as a team if a team can arrange between the openers and the last push, so that can score the middle situation better.12 Dec 2025, 19:23 ISTcricket video

No gas needed, no hassle to charge! Union Minister Prahlad Joshi reached Parliament in which car? Know Full Details Last Updated: December 12, 2025, 19:23 IST Union Minister Prahlad Joshi reached Parliament in a hydrogen-fuelled Toyota Mirai car, which was launched under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and gives zero emissions. This car is better than petrol cars in many ways and in terms of fuel it is even better than EV because it takes only 5-7 minutes to refill and it comes with no noise and no emissions. New Delhi. On Thursday, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi reached Parliament in a hydrogen-powered car and caught everyone’s attention. The question on everyone’s mind was which car was this? If you also have this question in your mind, then let us tell you that this car was a hydrogen fuel powered Toyota Mirai. Speaking to the media, he said that an MoU has been signed between Toyota Kirloskar and the National Institute of Solar Energy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. Mirai means ‘future’ He said, “This car is a hydrogen car. National Green Hydrogen Mission was started in India under the leadership of PM Modi. Today MoU was signed between Toyota Kirloskar and our National Institute of Solar Energy.” Apart from this, when talking about this hydrogen-powered vehicle, which emits only water vapor, he shared that its name is ‘Mirai’, which means ‘future’. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology This car runs on hydrogen fuel cell technology which makes it a better option than conventional ICE engine cars. With this technology, this car achieves no emissions, i.e. it is completely eco-friendly. How does fuel cell technology work? Hydrogen intake: Hydrogen gas is taken from pressure tanks. Fuel cell reaction: Inside the fuel cell stack, hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air. Power production: This process produces electricity, which is used to run an electric motor and charge a small battery. Zero Emission: Its only by-product is pure water vapor. Features and performance drive: Rear electric motor (approx. 182 horsepower). Range: Excellent range according to the EPA, often exceeding 400 miles (eg 402 miles for the XLE). Refilling: Takes about 5 minutes to completely fill the tank. Driving experience: Smooth, quiet and like a premium sedan or battery EV, with good acceleration. Technology: Comes with advanced driver assistance systems (such as Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Lane Tracing Assist). Why is petrol better than cars? This car is better than petrol cars in many ways. As for refueling, it is even better than EV as it only takes 5-7 minutes to refill it. This means that, like petrol cars, it can be refilled quickly. Nowadays, pollution has become a major problem across the country. In such a situation, this zero emission car is a good option. Location: New Delhi, Delhi First Published: 11 Dec 2025, 18:57 IST homeauto No petrol needed, no hassle to charge! In which car did Prahlad Joshi reach parliament?

Chennai/New Delhi. There are very few occasions in the history of the Indian judiciary when an impeachment motion is brought in Parliament against a High Court judge. But Judge CA of Madurai Bench of Madras High Court. Swaminathan is currently at the center of this political and legal storm. On Tuesday, 107 MPs from the opposition alliance ‘India’ bloc gave notice of impeachment against him. This whole controversy started with one of his orders to light the lamp of Karthigai Deepam on the Tiruparankundram hill near Madurai. The contention is that his decision was inspired by a particular ideology and he crossed the Lakshman Rekha of judicial impartiality. But people who have worked with him for years and legal experts present a different picture. He says that Justice Swaminathan’s decisions are based on legal arguments and not on his personal ideology. This case is no longer just about a lamp or a mountain, but has become a major debate about the independence versus accountability of the judiciary. Karthigai Deepam and Dargah dispute: The real root of this whole dispute is Tiruparankundram hill in Madurai district. This place is very religiously sensitive. There is a dargah on the top of the hill, while the Uchi Pillayar temple is located below. Tradition: The state government and DMK say that a tradition has been going on here for the past 100 years. To maintain communal harmony, the festival of Karthigai Deepam is not celebrated on the top of the hill but in the middle of the hill. This was done because there is a Dargah on the peak. Hindus and Muslims live peacefully here. Judge’s order: Justice Swaminathan’s bench, while hearing a petition, ordered that the lamp should be lit only on top of the hill. Those close to him argue that the Karthigai Deepam in any other temple in Tamil Nadu is always lit on the highest peak of the hill. Taking the example of ‘Maha Deepam’ of Tiruvannamalai, it was said that the same should happen here too. Confrontation: The DMK government refused to accept this order citing law and order. Only after this did the case reach contempt of court and then prosecution. ‘Father, forgive them…’: When the judge cornered the government When the state government disobeyed Justice Swaminathan’s order, the judge expressed his frustration by quoting a famous quote from the Bible. He said, “I am not sitting here with raised hands and shouting – ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do’.” Justice Swaminathan issued summons to the chief secretary and other officials. In a broader context, he raised the question whether ‘minority appeasement’ is going on in the state? According to those close to him, the judge took this tough stance when he learned that preparations were being made to start the impeachment process against him in Parliament. Are judges really biased? The old record says otherwise. The opposition claims that Justice Swaminathan is close to the ideology of RSS and BJP. But people who have worked with him dismiss these claims, citing his past decisions. Perumal Murugan Case (2015): When famous Tamil writer Perumal Murugan faced opposition from Hindutva groups for his novel ‘Madhorubagan’, Justice Swaminathan (then a lawyer or attached to the judiciary) supported him. Later, as a judge, he observed that the mixture of caste and religion was a deadly cocktail in matters of literary freedom. Tablighi Jamaat Case (2020): During the Corona epidemic, when the members of Tablighi Jamaat were made villains across the country by calling them ‘corona spreaders’, Justice Swaminathan ordered their release. He said that these are not criminals, but people who need sympathy. He allowed them to return to their homes. ‘Savku’ Shankar case: YouTuber and whistleblower ‘Savku’ Shankar’s stand is also mixed. In 2022, he jailed Shankar on contempt charges for tarnishing the image of the judiciary. But in 2024 and 2025, he also granted bail to Shankar and canceled the preventive detention ordered against him. A person close to him told Hindustan Times: “He has never favored anyone in particular. The data bears witness to this. Just because some of his comments may have an ideological flavour, it does not mean that his decisions are also influenced by it.” Impeachment: An Attack on Judicial Independence? The legal fraternity is divided on this matter. Another judge, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the motion of impeachment was a “blatant attack” on judicial independence. His argument is that if someone has a problem with the decision of a High Court judge, he has the option of approaching the Division Bench or the Supreme Court. Impeachment based on just one decision can set a dangerous precedent. The DMK government approached the Supreme Court in this matter but also opened a front in Parliament through its MPs. This is becoming a major political issue ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Old association with controversies: ‘Comedy Peace’ and ‘Veda’ Justice Swaminathan has also been in the news for his comments in the past. Allegations of casteism: In July, lawyer S. Vanchinathan accused him of being casteist and communal and sent a complaint to the CJI. On this, Justice Swaminathan reprimanded the lawyers in the packed court, saying, “I don’t know who called you revolutionaries. You are all comedy pieces.” Statement on Vedas: One of his speeches also went viral in which he narrated the story of a road accident and said, “That day I realized that if we protect the Vedas, the Vedas will protect us.” His supporters say that he said this to school children and it was his personal experience that was misrepresented. Amit Shah’s support and BJP connection When this issue was raised in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended Justice Swaminathan. Shah justified his arguments. After this, the opposition got a chance to say that the judge has the support of BJP. DMK and its allies see it as ‘RSS agenda’. Who is Justice Swaminathan? Justice GR Swaminathan hails from Tiruvarur in Tamil Nadu. In 1991 he registered himself as a lawyer. Then started independent practice in Puducherry in 1997. In 2004, when the High Court bench was formed in Madurai, he shifted there. In 2017, he was appointed the judge of the Madras High Court. One of his former associates said, “Just because he is a Hindu and comes from the Brahmin community, it does not mean that he will go against the law and take the side of any religion. If the law says so, he will not hesitate to take a decision, even against his own religion.” The flame of the lamp of Tiruparankundram heated up politics from Tamil Nadu to Delhi. On one side there is the argument of ‘tradition and peace’, while on the other is the argument of ‘religious rights and law’. Passing the impeachment motion against Justice Swaminathan is technically very difficult, but it has taken the conflict between the judiciary and the executive to a new level. Now all eyes are on the Supreme Court to see what stand it takes in this case.

The initial public offering (IPO) of Stanbik Agro, which opened for bidding today, December 12, received a muted response from investors, with the issue subscribed at just 5% on Day 1, according to bourse data. The retail portion is subscribed at 11%, while the non-institutional investors (NIIs) segment is yet to open for bidding. The company aims to raise ₹12.28 crore from the issue, which is entirely a fresh issue of 0.41 crore shares. The issue was priced at ₹ 30 per share, with the minimum and maximum limit for retail investors set at 2 lots, comprising 8,000 shares, requiring an investment of ₹ 2.40 lakh. For HNIs, the minimum and maximum lot is fixed at 3 lots, requiring an investment of ₹ 3.60 lakh. The company proposes to use the proceeds from the issue for network expansion, working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. The award is likely to be finalized on Wednesday 17 December and the shares are scheduled to list on the BSE SME on Friday 19 December. Grow House Wealth Management Pvt. Ltd. is the General Manager of Books, and Purva Sharegistry (India) Pvt. Ltd. is the registrar of the issue. About Stanbik Agro Incorporated in 2021, Stanbik Agro Limited is engaged in the manufacturing, wholesale and supply of agricultural commodities, with a focus on delivering fresh fruits and vegetables directly from farm to table while emphasizing sustainable farming practices and quality. The company operates across three important business verticals: Contract farming, where crops such as sesame, cumin and cotton are grown through arrangements with farmers based on land suitability; Modern Retail, which delivers fresh produce directly to consumers via modern retail channels, ensuring quality, freshness and ease of access; and B2B Business, which caters to wholesalers, traders and large-scale buyers, supplying bulk quantities of fruits and vegetables through an integrated farmer network and various e-commerce platforms. Stanbik Agro’s total revenue grew steadily from ₹19.96 crore in FY23 to ₹52.49 crore in FY25, reflecting a CAGR of 38.02%, while its profit after tax rose from ₹1.02 crore to ₹3.74 crore over a CAGR of 3.74 crore over the same period, 5%. Disclaimer: We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.