Opposition complains of ‘blackout’ during telecast; Karnataka govt suspends senior officer
Bengaluru: As directed by Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader, the state government on Tuesday ordered the suspension of a senior official in charge of telecasting the Assembly proceedings after the Opposition complained that the cameras focused only on the ruling party during the telecast.
Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka raised the issue in the Assembly, pointing out that the television screens set up inside and outside the Assembly were expected to show the proceedings in an unbiased manner, as they were not the property of any particular party.
As BJP and JD(S) members alleged that personnel from the Department of Information and Publicity were acting under the Speaker’s directions, they staged a protest against what they termed as censorship of content on Assembly TV. In response, Khader refuted the allegations of instructing camerapersons to ‘blackout’ the Opposition. Following the protest, the Speaker adjourned the House briefly and discussed the matter with the technical crew from the Information and Publicity Department.
Despite efforts by the Speaker and the state government, the cameras continued to focus on Congress members and the Speaker when the session resumed post-lunch. Allegedly upset by this, Khader directed the government to suspend the official responsible.
Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil later confirmed to the Opposition that the government had issued the suspension order. Following this assurance, the TV cameras began focusing on Opposition members during the proceedings.
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Dr. Thumbay Moideen featured in Entrepreneur Middle East 100 NRI’s of the year
Dubai: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group has been featured in this year's “The 100 NRIs by Entrepreneur Middle East.”
The annual feature recognises 100 prominent Non-Resident Indian entrepreneurs from diverse fields. Other notable names on the list include Zakariya Jokatte, Ashish Koshy, Deepak Babani, Pankaj Kundr, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dr. Vivek Oberoi, and Prashant Goenka.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of the late community leader B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, is a prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare. He is also a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award 2025.
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In 1997, Dr. Moideen founded the Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate that has expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE, which has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies across the country.
Dr. Moideen’s achievements have been recognised in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. He has also received an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.
Today, Thumbay Group institutions cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices. Dr. Moideen is widely regarded as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, a respected voice from the Beary community, and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist.
Over the past decades, he has steered Thumbay Group’s expansion into a multi-sector organisation focusing on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students while strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
