Indian media criticized for misrepresenting Bangladesh uprising as anti-Hindu violence
New Delhi: Indian media is facing backlash for its portrayal of the recent uprising in Bangladesh, with allegations of spreading misinformation by depicting the unrest as a targeted attack on Hindu minorities. Reports suggest that several Indian outlets have used fake videos and unverified information, framing the events as part of an ISI-China conspiracy to impose an Islamist agenda in Bangladesh.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, Indian media misrepresented the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, presenting it as a wave of violence against Hindus. Some Indian channels, including The Times Group's Mirror Now, broadcasted videos of arson and violence, falsely claiming them to be attacks on Hindu properties, when in fact, the victims were mostly Muslims.
Local reports from Bangladesh confirmed that only two Hindus were killed following Hasina’s removal from power—one a police officer and the other an Awami League activist. While Indian media suggested a widespread anti-Hindu sentiment, evidence shows that the violence was politically motivated, targeting properties associated with the Awami League, including those owned by Muslims.
The misinformation has been linked to a broader narrative pushed by some Indian outlets, alleging Pakistani and Chinese involvement in the unrest, aimed at advancing an Islamist agenda in Bangladesh. This narrative is seen as part of a strategy to fuel fear and prejudice in India, particularly against Muslims.
Independent verification from Bangladesh contradicts the claims of mass violence against Hindus, revealing instead that the conflict is driven by political retaliation rather than religious animosity. Instances of Muslims protecting Hindu communities have also been reported, further challenging the communal narrative presented by some Indian media.
Critics argue that such sensationalist coverage in Indian media serves political purposes, particularly in the context of rising Hindu nationalism and anti-Muslim rhetoric in India, rather than providing an accurate depiction of the situation in Bangladesh.
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Karnataka offers extensive incentives in its proposed IT policy
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka has proposed a new Information Technology Policy for 2025–2030, offering extensive financial and non-financial incentives aimed at accelerating investments, strengthening innovation and expanding the state's tech footprint beyond Bengaluru.
The Karnataka Cabinet gave its nod to the policy 2025–2030 with an outlay of Rs 445.50 crore on Thursday after the Finance Department accorded its approval.
The policy introduces 16 incentives across five enabler categories, nine of which are entirely new, with a distinctive push to support companies setting up or expanding in emerging cities.
Alongside financial support, the government is also offering labour-law relaxations, round-the-clock operational permissions and industry-ready human capital programmes to make Karnataka a globally competitive 'AI-native' destination.
According to the policy, units located outside Bengaluru will gain access to a wide suite of benefits, including research and development and IP creation incentives, internship reimbursements, talent relocation support and recruitment assistance.
The benefits also include EPF reimbursement, faculty development support, rental assistance, certification subsidies, electricity tariff rebates, property tax reimbursement, telecom infrastructure support, and assistance for events and conferences.
Bengaluru Urban will receive a focused set of six research and development and talent-oriented incentives, while Indian Global Capability Centres (GCCs) operating in the state will be brought under the incentive net.
Incentive caps and eligibility thresholds have been raised, and the policy prioritises growth-focused investments for both new and expanding units.
Beyond incentives, the government focuses on infrastructure and innovation interventions.
A flagship proposal in the policy is the creation of Techniverse -- integrated, technology-enabled enclaves developed through a public-private partnership model inside future Global Innovation Districts.
These campuses will offer plug-and-play facilities, artificial intelligence and machine learning and cybersecurity labs, advanced testbeds, experience centres, and disaster-resistant command centres.
There will also be a Statewide Digital Hub Grid and a Global Test Bed Infrastructure Network, linking public and private research and development, and innovation facilities across Karnataka.
The government has proposed a Women Global Tech Missions Fellowship for 1,000 mid-career women technologists, an IT Talent Return Programme to absorb experienced professionals returning from abroad, and broad-based skill and faculty development reimbursements.
Shared corporate transport routes in Bengaluru and tier-two cities will be designed with Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation and other transport entities to support worker mobility.
The government said the policy is the outcome of an extensive research and consultation process involving TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, HP, Google, Accenture and NASSCOM, along with sector experts and stakeholder groups.
It estimates an outlay of Rs 967.12 crore over five years, comprising Rs 754.62 crore for incentives and Rs 212.50 crore for interventions such as Techniverse campuses, digital grid development, global outreach missions and talent programmes.
