Man claiming to be 'Javed Hussain' in viral video abusing Hindus, turns out to be Dilip Baghel
Fact Check: Man in viral video using abusive language against Hindus claiming to be Muslim turns out to be Hindu
A viral video circulating on social media featuring a man named Javed Hussain allegedly making derogatory comments about Hindus in Haridwar has been debunked as false.
The video, which was widely shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), stirred controversy as it portrayed a man from the Muslim community insulting Hindus and using abusive language against Brahmins.
The man who claims to be Javed Hussain can be heard saying that there are no Hindus in Haridwar who can fight against Muslims. He calls the Brahmins from the Hindu community ‘dogs’. The man filming Javed Hussain states that Hinduism, unlike Islam, is a tolerant faith, and hence, he sat there and heard Hussain insult Hindus.
Right-Wing propaganda outlet Sudarshan News journalist Sagar Kumar (@KumaarSaagar), who has been found sharing communal misinformation multiple times in the past, also shared the viral video with a caption in Hindi that can be translated as: “Save my Uttarakhand ЁЯСП”. The tweet has received over 89,000 views and has been retweeted over 4,000 times.
However, a fact-check conducted by Alt News revealed that the man in the video was actually a beggar named Dilip Bhagel. Haridwar police confirmed that Bhagel was lured into making such inflammatory statements under the influence of drugs. The police emphasized that the video was a result of impersonation, not a genuine expression of communal sentiments.
Haridwar Police's official X handle shared a video featuring Dilip Bhagel, where he confessed his real identity, stating that he was coerced by someone at the Ganga ghat to make the provocative statements and use the name 'Javed Hussain.' The police urged citizens not to fall prey to false conspiracies and assured strict action against those sharing misleading posts.
In conclusion, the viral video does not represent the views of a genuine individual from the Muslim community insulting Hindus. Instead, it showcases an impersonation incident involving a Hindu man who was manipulated into making the controversial statements while under the influence of drugs. Haridwar Police has taken cognizance of the matter and is investigating the case further.
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India proposes preferential trade agreement with Mexico to deal with high tariffs
New Delhi (PTI): India has proposed a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Mexico to help domestic exporters deal with the steep tariffs announced by the South American country, a top government official said on Monday.
Mexico has decided to impose steep import tariffs - ranging from about 5 per cent to as high as 50 per cent on a wide range of goods (about 1,463 tariff lines) from countries that do not have free trade agreements with Mexico, including India, China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that India has engaged with the country on the issue.
"Technical level talks are on...The only fast way forward is to try to get a preferential trade agreement (PTA) because an FTA (free trade agreement) will take a lot of time. So we are trying to see what can be a good way forward," he told reporters here.
While in an FTA two trading partners either significantly reduce or eliminate import duties on maximum number of goods traded between them, in a PTA, duties are cut or removed on a limited number of products.
Trading partners of Mexico cannot file a compliant against the decision on imposing high tariffs as they are WTO (World Trade Organisation) compatible.
The duties are within their bound rates, he said, adding that their primary target was not India.
"We have proposed a PTA because its a WTO-compatible way forward... we can do a PTA and try to get concessions that are required for Indian supply chains and similarly offer them concessions where they have export interests in India," Agrawal said.
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Citing support for local production and correction of trade imbalances, Mexico has approved an increase in MFN (most favoured nation) import tariffs (5-50 per cent) with effect from January 1, 2026 on 1,455 tariff lines (or product categories) within the WTO framework, targeting non-FTA partners.
Preliminary estimates suggest that this affects India's around USD 2 billion exports to Mexico particularly -- automobile, two-wheelers, auto parts, textiles, iron and steel, plastics, leather and footwear.
The measure is also aimed at curbing Chinese imports.
India-Mexico merchandise trade totalled USD 8.74 billion in 2024, with exports USD 5.73 billion, imports USD 3.01 billion, and a trade surplus of USD 2.72 billion.
The government has been continuously and comprehensively assessing Mexico's tariff revisions since the issue emerged, engaging stakeholders, safeguarding the interests of Indian exporters, and pursuing constructive dialogue to ensure a stable trade environment benefiting businesses and consumers in both countries.
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Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai has said that Mexico's decision is a matter of concern, particularly for sectors like automobiles and auto components, machinery, electrical and electronics, organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and plastics.
"Such steep duties will erode our competitiveness and risk, disrupting supply chains that have taken years to develop," Sahai said, adding that this development also underlines the little urgency for India and Mexico to fast-track a comprehensive trade agreement.
Domestic auto component manufacturers will face enhanced cost pressures with Mexico hiking duties on Indian imports, according to industry body ACMA.
