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Ghaziabad: Ahsan poses as Rahul to marry a Hindu woman, arrested along with his father and brother for forcing her to convert to Islam

A man named Ahsan who posed as Rahul, his father Akhlaq, and brother Imran were arrested for forcing a Hindu woman to convert to Islam after deceiving her into marriage.

Bangladeshi smugglers attack BSF team on Tripura border injuring a Jawan, one smuggler killed after shot with rubber bullet

A Bangladeshi intruder was killed after he was shot with a rubber bullet by the BSF after a clash inside Tripura on Friday evening

Shreya Ghoshal’s X account hacked: Singer warns fans of spam, phishing links

Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal has alerted her fans that her X account has been hacked since February 13, 2025. The singer took to her Instagram handle to inform her followers that despite her efforts, she has been unable to regain control of her account.

Pope put on assisted ventilation while Christian pastors like Baljinder Singh promise to ‘cure’ every ailment in India

Pastor Baljinder Singh's fame shot up after the the 'bolneee lagiiiii' video went viral in which he is shown healing a speech impaired girl. The interent is flooded the memes of Singh mocking his miraculous healing powers that can cure any disease from cough to cancer.

Uttarakhand: Afsan posing as ‘Arsh’ raped Hindu woman, attempted abduction and forced conversion, arrested

Haridwar police arrested a man named Afsan for posing as Arsh and allegedly sexually exploiting a Hindu woman on the pretext of marriage

West Bengal: Police arrest hospital staffer for allegedly sexually assaulting minor patient

West Bengal hospital staffer arrested for sexually assaulting minor patient inside hospital toilet. The accused was caught and handed over to the police. Case filed under POCSO Act.

‘I am sorry for this’: Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy tries to extend an Olive branch to US President Trump after their public argument

Zelenskyy expressed regret over the heated argument with Trump. However, on being asked if he would apologise to the US President, he said that he did not believe that an apology was necessary.

‘Scumbag, isolent pig’: Russian leaders slam Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy after his horror show in front of Donald Trump

Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev also did not hold back and labelled Zelenskyy an 'insolent pig'. He said that the Ukranian President received 'a proper slap down in the Oval Office'.

Zelenskyy should apologise: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says after Ukrainian President’s public confrontation with Donald Trump and JD Vance

Marco Rubio's remarks followed Zelenskyy's verbal clash with US President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance at the White House on Friday.

Uttar Pradesh: Severed head of cow found outside Hindu homes after Maha Kumbh Mela, third incident in past 5 months

The severed head of a cow was found outside the residence of a Hindu businessman named Gopal Agarwal. Similarly, the leg of the cow was discovered outside the house of another Hindu resident named Deepak Kapoor.

Who killed Dilbar Negi, apparently no one: 5 yrs after the young man was burnt to death during Anti-Hindu Delhi riots, the lone accused...

The prosecution argued that the acts of accused Shahnawaz and other rioters setting the godown ablaze with Dilbar Negi inside it, leading to his death, attracted the conviction of the accused under Section 302/436/450 IPC.

Pune bus rape case: Accused sent to 12-day police custody

The investigating officer said that he is a habitual offender but he was not convicted in any of the previous cases.

All this drama is just an excuse: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on AAP’s ruckus over CAG report

 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for creating a ruckus over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, stating that "all this drama is just an excuse." The CAG report in question has flagged a Rs 2,000 crore loss due to the AAP government's liquor policy.

Yogi Adityanath announces five newly developed spiritual corridors after Mahakumbh success

Maha Kumbh 2025 has opened the doors to new possibilities of spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh. During this mega event, the Uttar Pradesh government developed five major spiritual corridors.

Japan’s “Me Too” movement icon is up for an Oscar but ironically, her documentary can’t air in her own country: Details

Shiori Ito endured a wave of backlash when she went public in 2017 and received hate mail along with online abuse.

Woman arrested for filing false gang rape allegations: Three cases filed in Ghaziabad to frame husband and his friends

A woman was arrested in UP's Ghaziabad for filing false rape allegations against her husband and his friends.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah orders crack down on the entire network assisting illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants

Home Minister Amit Shah directed authorities to crack down the entire network assisting Bangladeshi and Rohingya intruders illegally entering the country, obtaining documents, and settling in India.

Kolkata triple murder case: Minor survivor says Yoga helped him survive the murder attempt by his uncle

The boy named Pratip Dey reportedly told the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) Panel in his statement on Thursday that when his uncle Prasun Dey smothered him with a pillow following the direction of his father, he pretended to be dead by holding his breath for a long time which he was able to do because of practising Yoga.

‘STT revenues could drop by 50 pc if this continues’: Zerodha cofounder Nithin Kamath sounds an alarm amidst the ongoing market crash

Kamath suggested that if the ongoing market correction persists, the Indian government's revenue from the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) could drop by 50% to Rs 40,000 crore in FY 2025-26, far below the projected Rs 80,000 crore.

Growing number of foreigners missing in China, rights group raises alarm

An increasing number of foreign nationals have gone "missing" in China in recent years, with many later discovered to be in detention by the authorities, prompting a rights organization to publish a guide for families facing similar circumstances, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).

CAG report exposes AAP government’s mismanagement during COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi

As per the CAG report, the Kejriwal govt did not make full use of the COVID fund allotted by the central government. Out of a total of ₹787.91 crore, only ₹584.84 crore was used.

How the Yunus regime is downplaying the role of India in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, removing the legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman

According to The Indian Express, two photographs of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman have been dropped from the Std VI English book. Both the pictures were from 1972.

Jharkhand: CAG report suspects irregularities as no utilisation certification submitted for ₹19,125 crore, highlights crippling health infrastructure

According to CAG report on Jharkhand govt, 5209 utilization certificates were not submitted by the bodies and authorities against an amount of ₹19,125.88 crore

Congress govt in Himachal Pradesh now eyes temple money to fund welfare schemes, after bankrupting state with freebies

Himachal Pradesh's Congress govt wants temple funds for Mukhyamantri Sukh-Aashray Yojana and Mukhyamantri Sukh Shiksha Yojna.

From Beawar to Ajmer: The chilling pattern of Grooming Gangs in India—targeting, sexual exploitation, and forced conversions of Hindu girls by organised Islamist networks

Earlier this month, the Beawar police busted a gang of illiterate Muslim youths systematically targeting Hindu girls, raping them, and forcing them to convert to Islam.

Allahabad HC orders cleaning of Sambhal Mosque after ASI rejected request for whitewashing before Ramazan

The Allahabad High Court has ordered cleaning of Sambhal Mosque premises ahead of Ramzan as Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said whitewashing is not needed

Karnataka: ₹2.6 crore to be spent on renovation of CM Siddaramaiah’s official bungalow, BJP calls it another Sheesh Mahal

Improvements worth Rs 1.7 crore including internal wiring, lighting points, water points, water heaters, etc. will be carried out at 'Cauvery', the official residence of the Chief Minister. Around Rs 89 lakh will reportedly be spent on electrification and air conditioning.

No ICU and equipment in hospitals, non-functional mohalla clinics, only 4% of promised rooms added, and others: CAG report exposes the reality of Delhi’s...

CAG report states that Delhi's healthcare infrastructure suffered from a range of problems including financial mismanagement, negligence and lack of accountability in the last six years

Insult to Hindu faith: UP Minister Nitin Agrawal slams opposition for questioning Maha Kumbh

Uttar Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Agrawal on Friday criticised the opposition, particularly the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, for questioning the recently concluded Mahakumbh.

BBC makes son of Hamas terrorist ‘narrator’ in Gaza documentary, deliberately omits references to ‘Jihad’ and ‘jews’: What happened

The propaganda documentary by BBC News titled 'Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone' featured Abdullah Al-Yazouri, the son of a Hamas' Ayman Al-Yazouri (who works as the 'deputy agriculture minister' of the terror outfit in the Gaza strip).

Manipur: Meitei group Arambai Tenggol surrenders over 240 weapons as Governor’s deadline ends, Kukis dismiss gesture. What does it mean for the state

In addition to asking security for Meiteis in the region, Arambai Tenggol is seeking a general amnesty for their members, including village volunteers, complete eradication of illegal poppy cultivations by Kuki groups, the completion of border fencing, and the implementation of NRC to identify illegal immigrants.

Joined Islamic State after getting angry over Quran burning: German court sentences 2 Afghan terrorists who were plotting to attack Sweden’s parliament

A German court has sentenced two Afghan terrorists linked to terror organisation Islamic State to several years in prison for planning an attack on the Swedish Parliament and plotting to kill policemen.

Pune Bus Rape: Crime Branch detains accused in the Swargate bus depot case

The accused allegedly approached her, falsely claiming that the bus to her destination was parked elsewhere. He led her to a MSRTC Shivsahi bus parked in the depot, where he allegedly raped her.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to table CAG report on health infrastructure in assembly on Friday, expected to expose the reality of health services in...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, who also oversees the finance department, will present the CAG report on 'Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services' in the Assembly on Friday.

Donald Trump announces additional tariff against Canada, Mexico and China will be enforced from 4 March over Fentanyl supply, reciprocal tariff starts from April...

Donald Trump announced today that the proposed extra 25% tariff against Mexico and Canada will be implemented from March 4 if drug supply from these countries do not stop.

Punjab: Amritsar grenade attack kingpin injured during encounter with Batala police

The key accused in the Amritsar grenade attack Mohit was injured in a regulatory fire during weapon recovery, a policeman also sustained a bullet injury during the operation.

ED seizes cryptocurrency amounting to Rs 17.20 crore across multiple wallets during raids in Haryana

The cryptocurrency, amounting to Rs 17.20 crore across multiple wallets, was owned and managed by one Mahesh Kumar and his associates, said the ED.

1984 anti-Sikh riots case against Jagdish Tytler: Delhi court records evidence of Forensic Lab official who examined CD containing videos

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Thursday recorded the evidence of Deputy Director (Photo Division) of Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in connection with the Pul Bangash Sikh Killings linked to 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Rajasthan: Tension grips Beawar after the news of Muslim gang targeting school-going Hindu girls for sexual exploitation, conversion and extortion

So far, 8 accused have been arrested by the police and three minors have been taken into custody in the Beawar case.

Saffron flag, louspeaker on Maha Shivratri: Read what triggered Hazaribagh voilence as tensions were already brewing over minaret on govt school

The area has been experiencing communal tensions for more than a year which escalate during Hindu festivals.

Punjab: After a Minister was removed from non-existent department, now the state education department transfers employees based on a fake order

57 clerk-cum-data entry operators and sewadars in the Punjab education department were shifted based on fake transfer orders.

Harvard University magazine capitulates to Soros-backed Sikh activists and removes article on Khalistani separatism, author refuses to make edits

Harvard University magazine Harvard International Review removed an article simply because it critiqued Khalistani secessionism

India’s first transgender clinic, Mitr Clinic in Hyderabad, shuts down due to USAID fund freeze

India's first comprehensive transgender clinic, Mitr Clinic in Hyderabad, has been forced to shut down following the Trump administration's decision to freeze USAID funding

Hate for Hindi, love for Urdu: Amid language politics of DMK, BJP questions MK Stalin’s Urdu promise

Malviya's remarks came after Stalin reiterated his stand against Hindi saying that Tamil Nadu was prepared for 'another language war' if the Hindi imposition continued.

PM Modi hails Maha Kumbh as ‘Maha Yagna of Unity,’ praises participation of youths and calls it a case study in organising mega events

A day after the Maha Kumbh Mela concluded on the occasion of Shivaratri yesterday in Prayagraj, PM Narendra Modi shared his reflections on the mega event

West Bengal: Calcutta HC quashes case against man charged with mocking Mamata Banerjee on YouTube

The complaint against the petitioner for offending West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was filed by a person named Saif Salim on 30th June 2022,

Wikipedia co-founder asks Donald Trump and Elon Musk to investigate how deep state manipulated the platform: Read why Wikipedia isn’t free or fair

Elon Musk has repeatedly proposed $1 billion to "Wikipedia" to change its name to "Dickipedia," on X.

Social media users use wedding video to claim that Devadasi system continues in some places: Here is the truth behind the viral video

A video is being circulated on social media with the claim that it depicts the implementation of the ancient ‘Devadasi’ ritual

Maharashtra government cancels appointments of around 500 doctors after they refrained from joining public healthcare system

The incident has again highlighted the problem of doctors preferring private practice to serving in government hospitals. But apparently, doctors are not entirely to be blamed. Poor infrastructure in government hospitals and unsatisfactory pay grades form part of the problem.

SFI members fight with students fasting on Maha Shivratri at Delhi’s SAU, clash with ABVP

The conflict began when ABVP members requested the mess administration to serve sattvic food, as many students were observing a fast on the occasion of Maha Shivratri and accused leftist goons of trying to "spoil" the religious harmony on campus.