Dhruv Rathee didn’t post any tweet regarding Eid; Viral tweet is from parody account
New Delhi: A tweet from a parody account impersonating popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has created a stir online. The parody account, named Dhruv Rathee (Parody) posted a congratulatory message to Muslims for celebrating Eid peacefully.
The tweet, posted on the evening of June 18, read: "200 Million Muslim celebrated Eid Yesterday. Distributed meat to the poor and needy. Met their relatives. Had some amazing food. Gave Eidi to children and made them happy. None of them got drunk and went to other’s place of worship to dance and provoke. WHAT AN AMAZING COMMUNITY "
200 Million Muslim celebrated Eid Yesterday
— Dhruv Rathee (Parody) (@dhruvrahtee) June 18, 2024
Distributed meat to the poor and needy
Met their relatives
Had some amazing food
Gave Eidi to children and made them happy
None of them got drunk and went to other’s place of worship to dance and provoke
WHAT AN AMAZING COMMUNITY…
It is clearly stated in X (formerly Twitter) itself that it is a parody account and not the official account of Dhruv Rathee. However, the tweet went viral as if it was from Dhruv Rathee’s official account. The original English tweet has since been translated into various languages, including Kannada, and posters are being widely shared on social media.
This is not the first time tweets from parody accounts have caused confusion. In the past, parody accounts of prominent figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and fraudster Lalit Modi have also created similar chaos.
Many celebrities have official X accounts (formerly Twitter) as well as parody accounts. The statements from these parody accounts, which often share sarcastic, satirical, funny, and critical content, should not be mistaken as official.
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Karnataka launches state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): In a significant boost to India’s rapidly expanding space economy, the Karnataka government on Friday launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology here, officials said.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities to translate space innovation into scalable commercial outcomes, they said.
The Centre, established by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with SIA (Satcom Industry Association India) -India, was inaugurated by Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders, officials said.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kharge said that Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of India's technology and innovation journey. With the launch of this Centre of Excellence for Space Technology, we are extending that leadership into one of the most strategic sectors of the future.
"Our focus is not just on advancing research, but on creating an ecosystem where innovation can translate into real-world applications, economic growth, and high-quality jobs. This Centre will play a critical role in positioning Karnataka as a key driver of India's space economy," he said.
According to an official statement, the CoE SpaceTech Foundation has been established under a Memorandum of Agreement between KITS and SIA-India to drive research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training, startup incubation and cross-sector applications, it said.
The Centre has also formalised strategic MoUs with multiple industry and academic partners to support research in space biotech and microgravity, enable collaboration, build talent pipelines, and provide startups with training and market access, it added.
