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Did you know 15 Oct 2024 – Ratnākara (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TryKid (t · c); see discussion 28 Sep 2024 – Hanif Kureshi (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Ktin (t · c); see discussion Articles for deletion 17 Nov 2024 – Principality of Pataliputra (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by RegentsPark (t · c); see discussion (4 participants) 17 Nov 2024 – Magadhan Empire (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by NXcrypto (t · c); see discussion (4 participants) 16 Nov 2024 – Nindu Noorella Savaasam (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by CNMall41 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants) 16 Nov 2024 – War 2 (2025 film) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by CNMall41 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants) 16 Nov 2024 – Deepanshi Yadav (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bbb23 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant) 16 Nov 2024 – Utkarsh Gupta (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion (5 participants) 16 Nov 2024 – Yagyavalkya Institute of Technology (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Rajeev Gaur123 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants) 15 Nov 2024 – Elephant football (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Demt1298 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants) 14 Nov 2024 – Akshata Krishnamurthy (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Tammy0507 (t · c); see discussion (9 participants) 14 Nov 2024 – Priya Hassan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by DareshMohan (t · c); see discussion (2 participants) (69 more...) Proposed deletions 17 Nov 2024 – Saurashtra Kutch Stock Exchange (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by CptViraj (t · c): concern 17 Nov 2024 – Paruthiyur K. Santhanaraman (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by GranCavallo (t · c): concern 17 Nov 2024 – Kishan Singh of Bharatpur (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Ixudi (t · c): concern 17 Nov 2024 – Ram Singh of Bharatpur (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Ixudi (t · c): concern 17 Nov 2024 – Jaswant Singh of Bharatpur (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Ixudi (t · c): concern 17 Nov 2024 – Balwant Singh of Bharatpur (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Ixudi (t · c): concern 17 Nov 2024 – Baldeo Singh (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Ixudi (t · c): concern 17 Nov 2024 – Muhkam Singh (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Ixudi (t · c): concern 15 Nov 2024 – Amar Nath Kak (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by GranCavallo (t · c): concern 14 Nov 2024 – Netu Yukam (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by JoeNMLC (t · c): concern and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 17 Nov 2024: concern (21 more...) Categories for discussion 17 Nov 2024 – Category:Indian melee weapons (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by HouseBlaster (t · c); see discussion 16 Nov 2024 – Category:Male actors in Gujarati cinema (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion 16 Nov 2024 – Category:Actors in Gujarati cinema (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion 13 Nov 2024 – Category:Diptendu Pramanick (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion 10 Nov 2024 – Category:State urban development authorities of India (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Gedrose (t · c); see discussion 29 Oct 2024 – Category:Cities and towns in Kiphire district (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by AusLondonder (t · c); see discussion 04 Nov 2024 – Category:Buddhist caves in India (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Kingsmasher678 (t · c) was closed; see discussion Redirects for discussion 14 Nov 2024 – Deepeeka (talk · edit · hist) →Sword#Manufacturers was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion 13 Nov 2024 – Diya Chitale (talk · edit · hist) →Table tennis in India was RfDed by Sports2021 (t · c); see discussion 11 Nov 2024 – Rohit (talk · edit · hist) →Rohit Sharma was RfDed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c); see discussion 28 Oct 2024 – Harapanahalli railway station (talk · edit · hist) →South Western Railway zone was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion 28 Oct 2024 – Dhol (Kirat) (talk · edit · hist) →Dhol was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion 02 Oct 2024 – Khaidi No. 150 (soudtrack) (talk · edit · hist) →Khaidi No. 150 was RfDed by Sonic678 (t · c); see discussion undated – Coramandal FC (talk · edit · hist) →Andhra Pradesh Football Association was RfDed 07 Nov 2024 – Manush Shah (talk · edit · hist) →Table tennis in India RfDed by Sports2021 (t · c) was closed; see discussion Miscellany for deletion undated – Wikipedia:Userboxes/Politics by country/India (talk · edit · hist) was MfDed; see discussion Featured article candidates 11 Nov 2024 – Gerald Durrell (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Mike Christie (t · c); see discussion Featured list candidates 07 Oct 2024 – List of constituencies of the Punjab Legislative Assembly (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by MPGuy2824 (t · c); see discussion Good article nominees 11 Nov 2024 – Durian (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chiswick Chap (t · c); start discussion 11 Nov 2024 – Ayesha Takia (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 25 Cents FC (t · c); start discussion 06 Nov 2024 – Aromal Chekavar (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Drew Stanley (t · c); start discussion 04 Nov 2024 – Mizoram (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sangsangaplaz (t · c); start discussion 01 Nov 2024 – Pomelo (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chiswick Chap (t · c); start discussion 25 Oct 2024 – Mizo Chieftainship (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mmis325 (t · c); see discussion 16 Oct 2024 – Daud Shah Bahmani (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Noorullah21 (t · c); start discussion 13 Oct 2024 – Abdul Ahad Azad (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ratekreel (t · c); start discussion 11 Oct 2024 – Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MAL MALDIVE (t · c); see discussion 08 Oct 2024 – Curry (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chiswick Chap (t · c); start discussion (7 more...) Requests for comments 31 Oct 2024 – Central university (India) (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by User4edits (t · c); see discussion 15 Nov 2024 – Banaras Hindu University (talk · edit · hist) RfC by User4edits (t · c) was closed; see discussion 15 Nov 2024 – Maurya Empire (talk · edit · hist) RfC by Edasf (t · c) was closed; see discussion Peer reviews 28 Oct 2024 – Battle of Chunj (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Rahim231 (t · c); see discussion 19 Oct 2024 – Rashmika Mandanna (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by 19Arham (t · c); see discussion 17 Oct 2024 – EKA Mobility (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vishalwakchaure1992 (t · c); see discussion 16 Aug 2024 – Sher Shah Suri (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Noorullah21 (t · c); see discussion 08 Nov 2024 – Gerald Durrell (talk · edit · hist) put up for PR by Mike Christie (t · c) was closed; see discussion Requested moves 16 Nov 2024 – Nanda Empire (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Nanda dynasty by JingJongPascal (t · c); see discussion 15 Nov 2024 – Shunga Empire (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Shunga dynasty by JingJongPascal (t · c); see discussion 15 Nov 2024 – Gupta Empire (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Gupta dynasty by JingJongPascal (t · c); see discussion 13 Nov 2024 – First battle of Chamkaur (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to First Battle of Chamkaur by BarrelProof (t · c); see discussion 11 Nov 2024 – Shiv Sena (1966–2022) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Shiv Sena by Natg 19 (t · c); see discussion 06 Nov 2024 – Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity by 114.10.139.20 (t · c); see discussion 02 Nov 2024 – Bhajan Lal Bishnoi (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Bhajan Lal by Dympies (t · c); see discussion 31 Oct 2024 – Bangalore (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Bengaluru by Manthara (t · c); see discussion 05 Oct 2024 – 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 2026 Men's T20 World Cup by Vestrian24Bio (t · c); see discussion 05 Oct 2024 – 2016 ICC World Twenty20 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 2016 World Twenty20 by Vestrian24Bio (t · c); see discussion (2 more...) Articles to be merged 15 Nov 2024 – Nari, India (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Jhunjhunu district by Bearian (t · c); see discussion 12 Nov 2024 – Gundoor (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Kalwakurthy by Bearian (t · c); see discussion 05 Nov 2024 – Saurashtra (region) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Kathiawar by The Doom Patrol (t · c); see discussion 05 Nov 2024 – Nasik inscription of Ushavadata (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nasik Caves by Kingsmasher678 (t · c); see discussion 04 Nov 2024 – Bhilkati (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Phaltan by Bearian (t · c); see discussion 02 Nov 2024 – List of mayors of Vasai-Virar (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation by MPGuy2824 (t · c); see discussion 01 Nov 2024 – Saha (surname) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Baishya Saha by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion 20 Oct 2024 – Bhaktavatsalu Naidu (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to B. Baktavatsalu Naidu by వైజాసత్య (t · c); see discussion 14 Oct 2024 – Mob lynchings after 2014 in India (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of incidents of cow vigilante violence in India by Xoocit (t · c); see discussion 14 Oct 2024 – S. R. Balasubramoniyan (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to S. R. Balasubramaniam by சத்திரத்தான் (t · c); see discussion (45 more...) Articles to be split 21 Oct 2024 – BRICS (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Lan Pee (t · c); see discussion 31 Aug 2024 – Angika (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Snowman304 (t · c); see discussion 28 Jul 2024 – PVR INOX (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Soni (t · c); see discussion 21 May 2024 – Aka-Jeru language (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kepler-1229b (t · c); see discussion 14 May 2024 – Indian Astronomical Observatory (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Jarrod Baniqued (t · c); see discussion 12 Mar 2024 – Dadu Dayal (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Redtigerxyz (t · c); see discussion 28 Feb 2024 – List of villages in Krishna district (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by RWILDONLINE (t · c); see discussion 09 Dec 2023 – Jagaddhatri (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Redtigerxyz (t · c); see discussion 01 Oct 2023 – Jaanapada (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Skyerise (t · c); see discussion 09 Jul 2023 – ImMATURE (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 103.173.241.249 (t · c); see discussion (14 more...) 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Buffen meat hoax?

On Buffalo meat it says "it is known as [...] buffen in India" and then uses "buffen" throughout the article.

But I couldn't find any independent sources confirming this. Is it true or a hoax? Commander Keane (talk) 06:31, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

I ended up removing all mention of "buffen" to stay on the safe side. Commander Keane (talk) 07:31, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

Ram Mohan Roy

Ram Mohan Roy has been moved to Raja Ram Mohan Roy; doesn't that violate WP:HONORIFICS? Joshua Jonathan - Let's talk! 19:00, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

@Joshua Jonathan I agree. It should be moved back to Ram Mohan Roy. Asteramellus (talk) 12:38, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

I disagree because there is also a Raja Aziz Bhatti. You can start a new page move request after some months if you want the page move to be reversed. Ratnahastin (talk) 13:14, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

@Ratnahastin Is there a reason to wait for some months to start a new page move? Is there a process where we can request revert for the page move? And sorry, I am not able to find the original request for this - can you add the original request link here. Thanks. Asteramellus (talk) 13:18, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

In general, one should wait for at least 6 months before starting a new page move request like it has always happened at Talk:Bangalore.

If you want to dispute this days old page move then do read WP:MR. Ratnahastin (talk) 13:36, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

@Ratnahastin thanks so much. see Wikipedia:Naming conventions (Indic)#Titles and honorifics. Asteramellus (talk) 14:27, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

Requested move at Talk:Telangana State Wakf Board#Requested move 27 October 2024

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Telangana State Wakf Board#Requested move 27 October 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Raladic (talk) 23:18, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

Need for a community response to WMF on revealing an Indian editor's identity

Discussions on Wikipedia:Village pump (WMF) have revealed that in connection with Asian News International, WMF intends to reveal the identity of an Indian editor to a Dehli Court on 8 November. There seems to be support for a community response to dissuade WNF from taking such action but I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the procedures involved. It has been suggested a letter should be drafted to WMF expressing our concerns. I could draft such a letter but need advice on how to proceed further.--Ipigott (talk) 17:56, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

@Ipigott:, soon, I expect today, there will be coverage in The Signpost at WP:SIGNPOST. I was the lead organizer for this story and can be a point of contact for questions with regard to Signpost reporting.

If you want to publish your letter in the next issue of Signpost in about two weeks, then The Signpost would accept. There are also other publishing options to share individual opinion articles or other presentations of facts. I cannot help with everything, but I can support with journalism if that helps. Bluerasberry (talk) 18:45, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for responding, Bluerasberry, but we need to respond to WMF today or tomorrow. Perhaps you can help?--Ipigott (talk) 18:51, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

@Ipigott: Perhaps I can help. What can I do? We already have a lot of news coverage for this story. You can preview it here - Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/Next_issue. There are four articles. If you come up with a letter, then can make it prominent in the comments. I am open to discussing other kinds of help. We cannot publish another issue of The Signpost tomorrow, after publishing one today. We publish about every two weeks.

I am sure I can come up with ways to help circulate a letter and help formatting it if you have one. Are you thinking of a petition, a list of questions, or what? Bluerasberry (talk) 18:56, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks, Bluerasberry, for offering support. You will no doubt be interested to see that discussions on preparing an open letter to WMF are progressing on the Village pump (WMF) page.--Ipigott (talk) 09:08, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

For the record, there is an active discussion about a potential open letter to the WMF about this issue. QuicoleJR (talk) 17:45, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

Open letter now published for support

An open letter has been published and is taking signatures.--Ipigott (talk) 15:59, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Now the Central Government

The Central government has sent a notice to Wikipedia asking it to explain as to why it should not be treated as a publisher instead of an intermediary. The notice has been sent citing complaints of alleged bias and inaccurate information on the web page, said people in the know.

-- Kautilya3 (talk) 02:34, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

This is concerning. Can anyone access the full text? Vanamonde93 (talk) 03:34, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

References

• Wikipedia spokesman denied receiving such a notice.[1] Seems like Godi media is working as a pressure group to create anti-wikipedia atmosphere. Dympies (talk) 05:15, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

Lol GrabUp - Talk 05:17, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

That would just mean the usual bureaucratic delays. The current government is an expert at headline management, and the timing is everything. -- Kautilya3 (talk) 09:12, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Requested move at Talk:Shiv Sena (1966–2022)#Requested move 11 November 2024

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Shiv Sena (1966–2022)#Requested move 11 November 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Natg 19 (talk) 18:23, 12 November 2024 (UTC)

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Could someone from WP:INDIA take a look at Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune and assess it? It was created yesterday and doesn't appear to have ever been reviewed. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:06, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

IAC: legal threats and intimidation

Comments by Shyamal Bagchi in April 2022 on behalf of India Against Corruption in this public comment at ICANN was full of legal threats, intimidation, and threats of violence, including against representatives of Wikimedia. Who is this person, and do they have the right to portray themselves as a spokesperson for IAC? Should something be added to the IAC article about this? Mathglot (talk) 01:30, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Long-term_abuse/India_Against_Corruption_sock-meatfarm. - Ratnahastin (talk) 02:49, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! Mathglot (talk) 19:45, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Discussion at Wikipedia:Requests for comment/2024 Wikipedia blackout

 You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Requests for comment/2024 Wikipedia blackout. Sincerely, Dilettante 21:54, 14 November 2024 (UTC) Sincerely, Dilettante 21:54, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Discussion at Talk:Maurya Empire

You are welcome to participate in discussion at Talk:Maurya Empire#Rfc on the Map Edasf (talk) 06:02, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Request for Comments at Talk:Banaras Hindu University

RfC regarding history of the college preceding the university is at this page. Please share your thoughts there. Thanks, Please feel free to ping/mention -- User4edits (T) 15:17, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Request for Comments at WT:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers

You are invited to join a request for comments at MOS/Dates and numbers. Toadspike [Talk] 20:03, 16 November 2024 (UTC)