Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed: EAM S Jaishankar
3 years, 11 months ago

Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed: EAM S Jaishankar

India TV News  

Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, in comments that came on a day his ministry hit out singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg for their support to farmers agitating against the new agricultural laws. "Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed. In a strong response to the remarks made by Rihanna and other celebrities and activists, the Ministry of External Affairs earlier said the "temptation" of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments is "neither accurate nor responsible". Besides Rihanna, Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, Meena Harris, an American lawyer and niece of US Vice President Kamala Harris, actress Amanda Cerni, singers Jay Sean, Dr Zeus, and former adult star Mia Khalifa too voiced their support to the protesting farmers.

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Jaishankar begins two-day BJP outreach in west Delhi
1 year, 7 months ago

Jaishankar begins two-day BJP outreach in west Delhi

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar began his two-day outreach programme in the Capital on Thursday as part of the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party’s month-long campaign to highlight achievements of the Narendra Modi-led central government in the last nine years. Read here: No normalisation of ties without peace on LAC: EAM tells China The Union minister met a group of students …

International Celebrities, Activists Tweeting on Farmers' Stir Don't Know Very Much: Jaishankar
3 years, 11 months ago

International Celebrities, Activists Tweeting on Farmers' Stir Don't Know Very Much: Jaishankar

News 18  

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the investigations into a “toolkit” shared by Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg on the farmers’ protest in India has “revealed a lot”. There was a reason why the Foreign Ministry reacted to statements which some celebrities gave out on matters on which they obviously didn’t know very much,” news agency …

Indian protests against agriculture reforms attract new supporters
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian protests against agriculture reforms attract new supporters

Live Mint  

Thousands of farmers in a politically important Indian state on Friday rallied in opposition to new agricultural laws, signalling growing support for a months-long campaign to have the government reforms scrapped. But in a sign of a growing challenge to the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 10,000 farmers from across the political and religious spectrum rallied on …

Rihanna and Greta Thunberg among international celebrities tweeting support for protesting Indian farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna and Greta Thunberg among international celebrities tweeting support for protesting Indian farmers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They included the teenage climate activist Thunberg, who tweeted: …

1 tweet from Rihanna on farmer protests gets India incensed
3 years, 11 months ago

1 tweet from Rihanna on farmer protests gets India incensed

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — It took just one tweet from Rihanna to anger the Indian government and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. “It is unfortunate to see vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda on these protests, and derail them,” India’s foreign ministry said Wednesday in a rare statement criticizing “foreign individuals” posting on social media. “No one …

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg and Woke Celebs Tweeting on Farmers’ Protest, Please Read the Laws First
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg and Woke Celebs Tweeting on Farmers’ Protest, Please Read the Laws First

News 18  

A couple of months ago, I was least surprised to find high cortisol levels, hormonal imbalances, and metal toxicity in my blood. A whole lot of friends from the entertainment and creative industry, in particular, were over the moon, sharing captions and screenshots of the “queen” Rihanna tweeting about farmers’ protest in India. The government seems to have left the …

Greta Files: Tweets by Rihanna, Greta Thunberg planned well in advance
3 years, 11 months ago

Greta Files: Tweets by Rihanna, Greta Thunberg planned well in advance

Op India  

On the 2nd of February, environmental activist and baby-protestor Greta Thunberg and Rihanna tweeted in favour of the so-called farmers who have been protesting at the borders of Delhi for the past almost 3 months. Interestingly, while several ‘actions’ were planned in advance, a closer look at one of the documents embedded in the ‘toolkit’ also reveals that the tweets …

Foreign celebs’ support for farmers’ protest sparks govt censure: What we know
3 years, 11 months ago

Foreign celebs’ support for farmers’ protest sparks govt censure: What we know

Hindustan Times  

India on Wednesday described criticism by foreign celebrities and attempts to “mobilise international support against India on the government’s handling of the farmers’ protests without ascertaining facts” as “neither accurate nor responsible”. • A statement from the external affairs ministry contended that “vested interest groups” were trying to enforce their agenda on the protests to derail them and have tried …

How #IndiaTogether became top trend after Rihanna's tweet on farmers' stir
3 years, 11 months ago

How #IndiaTogether became top trend after Rihanna's tweet on farmers' stir

Hindustan Times  

Twitter has been abuzz with celebrities - both India and global - posting about the farmers' protest in India. While the international icons like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg tweeted about "standing in solidarity" with these protests and starting a debate around them, those at home said "external forces can be spectators but not participants". Pop superstar Rihanna and climate activist …

Rihanna’s call to support Indian farmers quickly embraced by other celebrities
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna’s call to support Indian farmers quickly embraced by other celebrities

CNN  

CNN — Rihanna’s advocacy for farmers in India has caught the attention of many around the world, including the Indian government. !” and linked to a CNN story examining how India has cut off internet access around New Delhi after violent clashes between police and farmers protesting new agriculture laws approved in September. The laws could affect millions of Indian …

Greta Thunberg says she still stands with farmers in fresh tweet
3 years, 11 months ago

Greta Thunberg says she still stands with farmers in fresh tweet

India Today  

Days after climate-activist Greta Thunberg took Twitter by a storm with her tweet supporting the farmers' protest, she has again, in another post, made her stand clear saying, "I still #StandWithFarmers and support their peaceful protest." #FarmersProtest — Greta Thunberg February 4, 2021 Greta's tweet came moments after news reports said that the Delhi Police had lodged an FIR against …

Amit Shah, JP Nadda To Smriti Irani, BJP Leaders React Sharply To Tweets By Rihanna, Thunberg On Farmers Protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Amit Shah, JP Nadda To Smriti Irani, BJP Leaders React Sharply To Tweets By Rihanna, Thunberg On Farmers Protest

ABP News  

New Delhi: Looks like social media posts of international celebrities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg over farmers protest have taken Bharatiya Janata Party leaders with a storm with several Union Ministers, MPs and MLAs reacting with counterpunches on Twitter, terming it to be a part of 'international propaganda', with hashtags #IndiaTogether, #IndiaAgainstPropaganda. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No propaganda can deter India’s …

Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh behind Rihanna tweet about farmers protest?
3 years, 11 months ago

Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh behind Rihanna tweet about farmers protest?

Op India  

On Tuesday, international songwriter Rihanna attempted to peddle false propaganda against India by expressing her solidarity with a bunch of protestors, who have been accused of unleashing riots on the streets of Delhi. It is being suspected that Canadian top politician Jagmeet Singh, who is notoriously known for supporting Khalistan separatism, could be behind Rihanna’s anti-Indian propaganda. Hours after Rihanna …

Farmers’ protest | Akshay, Ajay and others say 'India against propaganda' after Rihanna, Greta support farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | Akshay, Ajay and others say 'India against propaganda' after Rihanna, Greta support farmers

The Hindu  

Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, filmmaker Karan Johar and Suniel Shetty on Wednesday said citizens should focus on the government's efforts to resolve the ongoing farmer crisis rather than paying attention to "half truths" and those "creating differences." Their comments came after the Ministry of External Affairs reacted sharply to comments by international pop star Rihanna, teen climate activist …

How #IndiaTogether Became The Top Twitter Trend After Rihanna's Tweet on Farmers' Protest
3 years, 11 months ago

How #IndiaTogether Became The Top Twitter Trend After Rihanna's Tweet on Farmers' Protest

News 18  

Twitter hashtags #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda became the top trending topics on the Indian Twitter hours after Rihanna, climate activist Greta Thunberg, Jay Sean, Lilly Singh, US vice-president Kamala Harris’s niece lawyer Meena Harris among many others posted tweets on farmers protests in India. For India that millenial man is @narendramodi #IndiaWithModi#IndiaAgainstPropoganda pic.twitter.com/am8r55zyV0— Vertigo_Warrior February 3, 2021 #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropagandaPress Statement on recent …

Jay Sean extends support to farmers' protest after Rihanna & Mia Khalifa
3 years, 11 months ago

Jay Sean extends support to farmers' protest after Rihanna & Mia Khalifa

India TV News  

After American pop star Rihanna's recent tweet surrounding the farmers' protest in India, various international celebrities started sharing their views on the matter. The 39-year-old singer shared a photo from the farmers' protest on Instagram and called it "one of the largest protests ever in history". Have a look at his post here: This post comes after Rihanna extended support …

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg Face Flak from MEA, Climate Activists for Tweeting On Farmers' Protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg Face Flak from MEA, Climate Activists for Tweeting On Farmers' Protest

News 18  

On Tuesday, American pop singer and businesswoman Rihanna and teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg caused outrage in India after they took to social media platform Twitter and tweeted about alleged internet shutdown in several parts of the adjoining borders of New Delhi. We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0— Greta Thunberg February 2, 2021 Thunberg’s tweet drew the …

Akshay, K Jo Back Govt Stand on Farmers’ Protests With Tweets
3 years, 11 months ago

Akshay, K Jo Back Govt Stand on Farmers’ Protests With Tweets

The Quint  

Akshay Kumar's tweet was in response to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs which maintained that the government has passed the laws "after a full debate and discussion" and has "initiated a series of talks" to address the dissenting farmers' concerns. The statement also criticised the violence that broke out during the protests on Republic Day, calling …

More international attention to farmers’ protest after Rihanna’s tweet
3 years, 11 months ago

More international attention to farmers’ protest after Rihanna’s tweet

The Hindu  

Pop star Rihanna set off a series of tweets from well-known individuals in solidarity with the protesting farmers in and around New Delhi when she tweeted her support for the protesting farmers on Tuesday. The Haryana government had suspended mobile internet services in 14 districts last week and earlier this week in view of the farmers’ protests, citing reasons of …

Comments Not Responsible or Accurate, Says Govt as Pop Star, Others Tweet in Support of Farmers' Protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Comments Not Responsible or Accurate, Says Govt as Pop Star, Others Tweet in Support of Farmers' Protest

News 18  

Hours after pop star singer Rihanna, climate activist Greta Thunberg, and US vice-president Kamala Harris’s niece lawyer Meena Harris posted tweets on the farmers protests in India, the Ministry of External Affairs has put out a statement saying that comments by celebrities tweeting on the issue were “neither accurate nor responsible”. The MEA statement said, “The temptation of sensationalist social …

Author Meena Harris lends support to farmers' protest, says 'most populous democracy under assault'
3 years, 11 months ago

Author Meena Harris lends support to farmers' protest, says 'most populous democracy under assault'

Firstpost  

‘Militant nationalism is just as potent a force in US politics as it is in India or anyplace else,’ Harris wrote Meena Harris, author and niece of US Vice President Kamala Harris, on Wednesday became the latest prominent global personality to speak in favour of the protesting farmers in India. The 32-year-old singer, who has over 100 million followers on …

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg hailed by Richa Chadha, Lilly Singh for supporting farmer protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg hailed by Richa Chadha, Lilly Singh for supporting farmer protests

Hindustan Times  

Hours after international pop singer Rihanna shared a tweet about the ongoing farmer protests in India, social activist Greta Thunberg again expressed "solidarity" with the protests. A host of celebrities including Kangana Ranaut, Richa Chadha, filmmaker Hansal Mehta, You Tuber Lilly Singh reacted to Rihanna and Greta on Twitter. While Kangana called Rihanna "a fool", Richa hailed her for showing …

Rihanna creates flutter in India with tweet on farmer protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna creates flutter in India with tweet on farmer protests

Al Jazeera  

Singer tweets solidarity with months-long protests against farm laws, as New Delhi slams international celebrities for ‘inaccurate’ comments. Pop superstar Rihanna has created a flutter in India by wading into the months-long protests by Indian farmers against new farm laws passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which has slammed international celebrities for their “inaccurate” comments. A couple of hours …

Farmers' protest gets international support, causes ruckus in LS; internet back at Delhi borders | Roundup
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' protest gets international support, causes ruckus in LS; internet back at Delhi borders | Roundup

India Today  

The farmers' agitation against Centre's farm laws has gone international. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said India's reputation in the international community has taken a "massive hit" but Union ministers and BJP leaders condemned the international figures for commenting on farmers' protest without "proper understanding of the issue". Several Bollywood celebs stand by Centre as India takes on Rihanna over support …

Celebrities should not rush to comment: Govt after farmers' protest goes global with Rihanna, Greta support
3 years, 11 months ago

Celebrities should not rush to comment: Govt after farmers' protest goes global with Rihanna, Greta support

India Today  

As global pop icon Rihanna and climate change activist Greta Thunberg created a storm on social media on Tuesday night with their support towards the ongoing farmers’ agitation, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that it is “unfortunate” that some vested groups are garnering international support. However, the MEA has added that “it is unfortunate to see vested interest …

The story behind the story on why Rihanna might have supported Indian farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

The story behind the story on why Rihanna might have supported Indian farmers

India Today  

International pop-star Rihanna stirred a row on social media sharing a CNN news report that spoke about the suspension of internet services in Delhi's border areas in the wake of ongoing agitation by farmers' unions over three farm laws passed by Parliament last year. Her post on Twitter went viral and at least two more internet celebrities -- climate activist …

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg anger India by supporting farmer protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg anger India by supporting farmer protests

Al Jazeera  

Following tweets by international celebrities, foreign ministry says ‘vested interest groups’ trying to mobilise support against the government. In an era where political leadership is lacking we are grateful for others stepping forward#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/jdZnGWURBl — Claudia Webbe MP February 2, 2021 Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, one of the world’s most prominent environmental campaigners, also tweeted a story about the …

In just 50 characters, Rihanna's tweet on farmer protests breaks internet. Best memes
3 years, 11 months ago

In just 50 characters, Rihanna's tweet on farmer protests breaks internet. Best memes

India Today  

That's all it took international pop sensation Rihanna to break trends on Twitter. Sharing a report by CNN on the Haryana government's decision to suspend internet services on account of the farmers' protest, Rihanna asked: "Why aren't we talking about this?" https://t.co/H8le6DwmlP — MC Hatter February 2, 2021 Bollywood Celebrities who were Vocal About #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/OroZohO7ux — TOO MUCH DEMOCRACY …

S Jaishankar takes up Twitter SOS
5 years, 7 months ago

S Jaishankar takes up Twitter SOS

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Donning the new hat of external affairs minister, Dr S. Jaishankar has started following the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor Sushma Swaraj and taking to Twitter to respond to distressed Indians abroad. Though present on Twitter from May 2017, Mr Jaishankar actually got active just two days back with his first tweet after being sworn in as India’s …

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