Dubai: Noted Karnataka NRI SM Syed Khalil and Karnataka Rajyotsava awardee and Social Worker Mohammed Meeran were on Sunday felicitated in Dubai during the annual conference of Canara Muslim Khaleej Council (CMKC) for their services to the community over the years.

Syed SM Khalil was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for his services while Mohammed Meeran was felicitated during the event on being honored with Karnataka Rajyotsava Award and for his services.

Syed SM Khalil is also the Chairman of Madhyama Communications Ltd and Mohammed Meeran Meeran is Managing Trustee of Shirur Welfare Trust which runs Green Valley International School.

Another businessman from Bhatkal, Irshad Siddiqua was also felicitated for constructing a high-tech school in the remote village of Valki in Honnavar Taluk.

During the conference, Bhatkal businessman Yunus Kazia was elected as the new president of the council while Murdeshwar businessman Ameen Saifullah was elected as the general secretary of the council.

Former President of CMKC Abdul Kadir Basha Ruknuddin, former GS Abu Mohammed Mukhtasar, and other representatives of member bodies were present during the event.

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Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.

Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.

“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”

Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”

The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”