India's foreign policy with Israel needs to change: E Aboobakkar

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March 2, 2012

Mangalore, March 2: Criticizing the current foreign policy being adopted by the central government, E Aboobakkar, National President, SDPI said that India is trying to please the US and Israel.

He was speaking at the party's 'People's Political Conference' held at Nehru Maidan in the city on Friday.

“What was the need to set up an Israeli consulate in Bangalore when that country doesn't possess even half the population of Bangalore? There is a huge population of Indians working in Saudi Arabia. But India has the sole consulate office of Saudi Arabia in Mumbai. We must comprehend as to why India is trying to build relations with Israel”, he said.

He accused the current as well as previous governments of neglecting the weaker sections of the society. “All previous governments cutting across party lines, never bothered about the Dalits and the backward classes. The Congress has stuck to its dynasty rule and the BJP to its Brahmin supremacy policy causing widespread social injustice. Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) is a party for all, aiming to make people supreme” said

Attacking the Congress further, he said that although RSS executed the Babri Masjid demolition, the Congress supported it. Similarly, Mr. Aboobakkar said, although RSS was found to be behind various terror strikes in the country, it was the Congress that arrested innocent Muslims and put them behind bars.

Lambasting the BJP and Sangh Parivar over the Pakistan flag hoisting issue at Sindagi, Mr. Aboobakkar said that their actions show their affiliation to Pakistan. “L K Advani's roots are in Pakistan. What more could you expect from the followers of a man who praised Jinnah when he visited Pakistan? These very same people stop us from hoisting the Indian national flag on our independence day,” he observed.

The party's National President also asserted the gathering that SDPI was not a 'Muslim party'. “This is a party for all communities, for people of all faiths. We are against Hindutva, but not against Hindus”, he said.

Mr. Hafiz Mansoor Ali Khan, National General Secretary, SDPI, in his address criticized the double standards adopted by BJP on corruption issues. “Advaniji takes out a rath yatra against corruption but doesn't see corruption crimes committed by Yeddyurappa and Reddy brothers and the rampant corruption in the BJP ruled states of Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. The Reddy brothers have looted lands from 'adivasis' and tribals of the region and they have been made to lead their lives on footpaths. All parties claim that they want to put an end to corruption. But the reality is evident from the fact that most of those parties have given election tickets to corrupt people in the UP polls”, he said.


In his keynote address, Mr. Abdul Majeed Kodlipete, State President, SDPI, said that even after 60 years of independence, evils such as foeticides, malnutrition, child prostitution etc are prevalent. This is not just an insult to the nation but also an insult to the Congress which ruled it for so long, he said.

Mr. Abdul Jaleel K, DK District President, SDPI, presided. Mr. Akbar Ali, District General Secretary and Conference Convenor, welcomed. Vice President Nasir Sajipa delivered the vote of thanks. Thoul Thiru Mavalavan, Member of Parliament and State President, Viduthalai Chiruthagal Katchi, Tamil Nadu, K M Shareef, National Chief Secretary, PFI, Riaz Pasha, Karnataka State Chief Secretary, PFI, Ms. Hemalatha, SDPI State Secretary, Abdul Lateef, Vice Presidenrt, State Chief Secretaries Abdul Hannan and Afsar Pasha were among others present on the occasion.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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