CSF-India

“CSF-India is a Not-For-Profit initiative of a Team of like minded volunteers from across the globe who have come together to extend help and support"

[Monica Verma @TrulyMonica]

Indian Journalist Sidhant Sibal was denied interview with the visiting US secy of State Marco Rubio. A whole section in our country was siding with that Norwegian “journalist”. Wonder how many will criticise Rubio? Or Amrikan Visa too precious 🤡

[Sridhar Vembu @svembu]

Once again, my appeal to Indians in America on a visa. Please come home. Even if you feel it is hardship and sacrifice, self-respect should dictate your course. Let's make Bharat proud 🙏

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

India's TOFFEE TALE would surely be melody to the ears!

Exports have grown nearly 166% since 2013-14. 🍬

[Erik Solheim @ErikSolheim]

In defense of Indian 🇮🇳 democracy!

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi most successful visit to Norway a minor incident happened. A Norwegian journalist demanded that the prime minister starts holding press conferences. She claimed that Indian democracy is in bad shape.

May be its time to pause? May be its time to be a bit curious to the world’s largest democracy?

Two weeks ago five Indian states and territories held elections. The turn out in the battlefield state of West Bengal was 94%. In the last local election in Norway it was 62%, in many European local elections turn out is below 50%. Can voting in massive numbers be a signal Indians trust their democratic process?

In the same election BJP won big in Assam and West Bengal. It lost even bigger in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Can this diversity be a signal that Indian democracy is reflecting the will of the people?

The journalist referred to a democracy ranking putting India at 157 in the world, behind many dictatorships and deeply troubled states. When a ranking is so obviously contrary to common sense, why not ask critical questions to those making the ranking rather than demand that leaders shall comment on nonsense? I recommend Salvatore Babones book “Dharma democracy”. The book debunks convincingly the flawed methodology of these rankings.

It was referred to a ranking claiming it’s very dangerous to be a journalist in India. Reality is that it is more dangerous to be journalist in the US and far more dangerous in the vast majority of other nations in the world.

Let’s be real. India is not perfect. Of course there are incidents. India has a population the size of North America, South America and Europe combined. But India is much more peaceful than Europe or the Americas. That’s remarkable - given the ethnic, language and religious diversity of India and the many development challenges.

Unless we consider democracy a form of government only suited for some very small, peaceful and homogeneous Western European nations, may be we should commend Indian democracy?

India is the only major former UK colony which became and has remained a democracy. Its sometimes claimed that the Brits taught India democracy. If that was the case why isn��t Myanmar or Pakistan or the Gulf kingdoms democracies??? Reality is that Indian democracy is both homegrown and extraordinary successful.

[Rahul Shivshankar @RShivshankar]

3% fuel hike in India.
Here's the INDIA VS WORLD comparison.

[J&K Police @JmuKmrPolice]

Instagram DMs par jo aap “private” samajh kar share karte hain… kya woh waqai private hain?

8 May 2026 se Instagram apne DMs ke liye End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) support hata raha hai. Iska matlab hai ki aapke messages pehle kee tarah encrypted aur protected nahi rahenge.

Meta ne aisa online safety aur harmful/illegal content ke detection ko strengthen karne ke liye kiya hai, taaki law enforcement agencies zarurat padne par action le sakein.

Lekin as a user, digital privacy aur data sharing ko lekar aware rehna bhi utna hi zaroori hai.

ध्यान रखें:
•Passwords, OTPs, bank details ya sensitive photos Instagram DMs par share karne se bachein
•Personal aur sensitive conversations ke liye encrypted platforms ka use karein
•Purane encrypted chats aur media ka backup/download lein
•Internet par “delete” ka matlab hamesha permanently erased hona nahi hota.

@AdgpArmedJK @SIAJKPolice
@Traffic_hqrs @RailwayPoliceJK
@KashmirPolice
@ZPHQJammu @igp_jammu @crimebranchjkp @DigJsk
@UHqrs @digrprange @rphqdkr_jkp @DIGCKRSGR @dig_north @DigSkr @KathuaPolice @sambapolice @Dis_Pol_Jammu @UdhampurPolice @REASIPOLICE @dpododa @SSPKishtwar @RambanPolice @RAJOURIPOLICE @Poonch_Police @SrinagarPolice @BudgamPolice @Gbl_Police @BaramullaPolice @SoporePolice @bandiporapolice @HandwaraP @policekulgam @AnantnagPolice @policekulgam @AwantiporPolice @ShopianPolice @ssppul

#NashaMuktJammuKashmirAbhiyan
#100DaysCampaign

[Firstpost @firstpost]

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have set a new Guinness World Record by unfurling the largest Indian national flag underwater.

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

#BREAKING: Statement by the European Union and its 27 member states in commemoration of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam of India’s Jammu & Kashmir on 22 April 🇪🇺🇮🇪

[NatStrat @natstrat_org]

On the eve of the anniversary of the #Pahalgam terror attack, we republish our study on #Pakistanterror against #India #terrorism #OpSindoor #wewillnotforget @PankajSaran11 @Shantanu2818 @adgpi @HQ_IDS_India @narendramodi

https://t.co/F15gxpOEKf

[🇮🇱 Reuven Azar @ReuvenAzar]

One year since the tragic💔loss of 26 innocent lives in the Pahalgam Terror Attack.
We remember. Israel 🇮🇱 stands with India 🇮🇳 in the fight against terror.

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

For acts against #India, the response is assured.

Justice will be served. Always.

#SindoorAnniversary
#JusticeEndures
#NationFirst

[CSF-India @CSFTeam_India]

@IRANinZIMBABWE @okoliecollins5 More power to Leila Araghian and to all the women she inspires!!

[CSF-India @CSFTeam_India]

One year ago, innocent lives were lost in the cowardly attacks at Pahalgam. Today, we honor their memory and stand in solidarity with the grieving families. 🕯️
Their light will not be forgotten. We remain united against violence and committed to peace. 🙏✨ #NeverForget

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

When boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive.

Justice is Served.

India Stands United.

#SindoorAnniversary
#JusticeEndures
#NationFirst

[Bureau of Immigration, Government of India @BOIndiaOfficial]

All PIO Cards have expired after 31st December 2025 and are no longer valid for entry or stay in India.
If you or your family members hold a #PIOCard, kindly apply for the required visa/OCI at the earliest.

#ImmigrationUpdate #OCI #VisaUpdate #IndiaTravel #BureauOfImmigration

[Jagat Prakash Nadda @JPNadda]

On #WorldLiverDay, remember the vital role the liver plays in keeping our body healthy and functioning well every day.

A healthy liver is key to a healthy life. Simple habits like eating nutritious food, staying hydrated, and staying physically active can make a big difference.

Let’s take responsibility for our health and make better choices each day for a healthier liver and a healthier future.

[N Chandrababu Naidu @ncbn]

I thank the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon’ble Shri Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, for approving the Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu) – Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th Line project.

This transformative project, including a 4.3 km rail bridge over the Godavari River, will significantly ease congestion and improve travel time.

It will enhance connectivity for our people across the region, benefit passengers, and boost freight movement.

It will also provide better access for devotees to key spiritual destinations such as Annavaram, Antarvedi, and Draksharamam, while supporting industrial growth and port-led development.

Another step towards Swarna Andhra and a Viksit Bharat.
@narendramodi
@AshwiniVaishnaw

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

#BREAKING: Iranian Ambassador to New Delhi @Iran_in_India summoned by India’s Ministry of External Affairs over Hormuz firing on India flagged oil vessel.

[Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA]

Now that the 131st Amendment Bill failed, allocation of Lok Sabha seats will be based on 2026 census data.

As per current estimates, seven States will likely lose 35 seats: AP (-5), Telangana (-3), TN (-10), Karnataka (-2), Kerala (-7), Odisha (-4), and WB (-4).

Four States will likely gain 34 seats: UP (+12), Bihar (+10), MP (+5), and Rajasthan (+7).

BJP is widely believed to be the potential beneficiary of redistribution of seats to States based on 2026 population.

In a stunning act of self-denial, the NDA government came forward to freeze the current share of States based on the 1971 census data. There could be many reasons for BJP committing to such a freeze - putting the nation above the party, paving the way for expanding their footprint in the South, or avoiding a divisive issue when the nation has to focus on growth and prosperity in the face of global challenges. Whatever be the motivation of BJP, the seven States that lost share of population are offered an unexpected gift. You don't look a gift horse in the mouth!

Surprisingly, the parties which have great stakes in the South and East have scored a spectacular self goal. This is a classic case of cutting the nose to spite the face.

In 2001, as the freeze in seats was expiring, I was deeply involved in persuading the then Vajpayee government to continue the freeze in the number of seats allocated to States for another 25 years. An unwieldy coalition and the economic challenge posed by external sanctions after the Pokharan explosion demanded national unity, and the parties responded with the 84th Amendment. Now again a priceless opportunity arose, and the Opposition squandered it without any strategic thinking.

If political animosity makes you oblivious of your own interest, or larger interests of fostering unity and focusing on growth and harmony, it is a sign of dysfunctional politics.

I appeal to all parties to come together and find a harmonious solution to the thorny problem of seats allocation in the face of demographic imbalances. National unity and our quest for opportunity and prosperity for all demand a fair and swift resolution.

In the long run migration will resolve the imbalances. Already millions of migrant workers are building and sustaining the economies of several States in the South, West and North. That is why, despite low fertility rate, Maharashtra's share of the population is increasing.
In the US, dramatic internal migration changed the demography and representation over the years. People move freely to States where there is growth and jobs are created. In a century, Florida increased its representation in the US Congress from 4 to 28, California from 11 to 52, Texas from 18 to 38, and Washington from 5 to 10. Owing to outward migration, New York lost seats, from 43 to 26, Pennsylvania from 36 to 17, Illinois from 27 to 17, Ohio from 22 to 15, and Missouri from 16 to 8.

We should make it easy for people to migrate to other States and recognize and respect their constitutional rights everywhere and make their life easier and safe. That will resolve our demographic challenges. Most states reached low fertility levels, and Bihar, UP, MP, Rajasthan and Jharkhand too are going to reach there in a few years.

We need a reasoned and pragmatic approach to grow together and become strong. Let us persuade parties to shed inflammatory and divisive rhetoric and focus on quality education and skills and opportunities for all.

[IMF @IMFNews]

IMF Growth Forecast 2026:
🇺🇸 US: 2.3%
🇩🇪 Germany: 0.8%
🇫🇷 France: 0.9%
🇮🇹 Italy: 0.5%
🇪🇸 Spain: 2.1%
🇬🇧 UK: 0.8%
🇯🇵 Japan:0.7%
🇨🇦 Canada: 1.5%
��🇳 China: 4.4%
🇮🇳 India: 6.5%
🇷🇺 Russia: 1.1%
🇧🇷 Brazil: 1.9%
🇲🇽 Mexico: 1.6%
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 3.1%
🇳🇬 Nigeria: 4.1%
🇿🇦 South Africa: 1.0%
https://t.co/Lq0Dsa8Mmp

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

On this day, we pay our heartfelt homage to the brave martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. Their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of our people. The courage and determination they displayed continue to inspire generations to uphold the values of liberty, justice and dignity.