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‘So problem only with Dhoni’s Balidan badge?’ Netizens express anger as ICC shows off ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo West Indies players will wear in...

On Monday, the International Cricket Council showed off the 'Black Lives Matter' logo the West Indies players will sport in their upcoming test series against England.

Madras High Court summons three Tuticorin police officers in Jayaraj and Bennix custodial death case, takes note of cops interfering with investigation

Earlier in the day, glaring discrepancies between the FIRs filed by Tuticorin police and the CCTV footage accessed emerged.

India to get its first batch of 4 Rafale fighter jets armed with missiles by July-end

The Indian government has asked France to abridge the delivery schedule of the remaining Rafale fighter jets amidst the ongoing tensions along the LAC with China

GOI bans TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps, says they engage in activities that threaten Indian national sovereignty, integrity and defence

The Ministry of Information Technology stated that 59 apps including TikTok that have been banned by the GOI.

‘Calf concealed inside a carcass of a dead animal’: BSF exposes cruel new techniques adopted by cattle smugglers along India-Bangladesh border

The BSF on Monday exposed a cruel method of cattle smuggling along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal.

Pakistan: 102 Hindus in Sindh forced to take up Islam, temple converted to Mosque

Religious persecution continues unabated in Pakistan. Despite repeated appeals, their govt does little to help the minorities.

While Kashmiri Islamists cheer for China, Uighur Muslims face ‘demographic genocide’, birth rates fall by 60% in 3 years: Reports

While the repression of Uighurs Muslims in Xinjiang in China is well known, Islamists in Kashmir were recently spotted cheering for the PLA during the ongoing Indo-China conflict.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar seeks probe after 150 goons attack facility of IFB Agro in South 24 Parganas

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has sought investigation into the June 25 attack on the premises of IFB Agro facility in South 24 Parganas' Noorpur.

‘Ka se corona, Ka se Krishna’: Congress leader says Lord Krishna sent coronavirus

Uttarakhand Congress Vice-president, Suryakant Dhasmana claimed that the deadly coronavirus is the grace of Lord Krishna

Iran issues ‘arrest warrant’ against US President Donald Trump for killing Soleimani, asks Interpol to help

Iran issued arrest warrant against Donald Trump and 30 others for killing Soleimani.

NHRC report on Jamia riots in December 2019 says the protests by students were not peaceful, says police were justified in entering the university

The NHRC report said that the Jamia protests were carried out without the permission of the University and the Police.

Mumbai Police issues notice to Karishma Bhosale for asking the neighbourhood mosque to lower the volume of azaan, calls it ‘inappropriate’

In a strange turn of events, Maharashtra government sent a notice to victim Karishma Bhosale, who was heckled by mosque patrons in Mankhurd, for requesting the officials to lower the volume of azaan

Illegal immigrants and Pakistan-origin terrorists entering Europe via Bosnia: Reports

Around 3000 Pakistani nationals were fraudulently issued visas by the Bosnian embassy in Islamabad, as per the Bosnian border forces.

Pakistan SC refuses to suspend acquittal of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh who was involved in the gruesome beheading of WSJ journalist Daniel Pearl

The Pakistan SC bench slammed the counsel for Sindh government for calling the accused, who beheaded Daniel Pearl, 'terrorists'

In 2005, Imran Khan had instigated violent riots in many Muslim countries over a fake claim made in a news magazine, read details

After Imran Khan hate-filled rant against the USA over the Guantanamo Bay claims, riots had spread in Pakistan, Afghanistan and many other Islamic nations.

Netflix’s film “Krishna and His Leela” kicks up controversy over its Hinduphobic content insulting Lord Krishna

The Netflix's latest Telugu film 'Krishna and His Leela" portrays Lord Krishna as a philanderer, readily involving in sexual encounters with several woman, including one named Radha

Karachi stock exchange attack: Balochistan Liberation Army accepts responsibility of the attack, confirms all gunmen were suicide attackers

Majeed Brigade, a unit BLA confirmed that all the gunmen who attacked the Karachi stock exchange were suicide attackers

Jayaraj and Bennix custodial death case: Here are the 3 discrepancies between the FIR filed by Tuticorin police and the CCTV footage

There are glaring discrepancies in the FIR filed by the Tuticorin Police against Jayaraj and Bennix, who died in their custody.

Illegal weapons factory busted at Bihar-West Bengal border, 7 arrested

The arrested persons include Md Laddan, Md Lalan and Md Parvez. Vaishali SP Gaurav Mangla has stated that Laddan, Lalan and Parvez are all from Munger's Kasim Bazar, a hub for illegal weapons.

Congress, Islamists attack Dalit leader Mayawati after she sides with govt on India-China dispute

Congress, Islamists came together on Monday to attack Dalit leader and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati after she extended support to the BJP-led NDA government in centre on the India-China dispute.

‘China is committing cultural genocide in Tibet’: CTA President-in-exile urges UNHRC to discuss human rights violations in Chinese occupied regions

CTA urged the UN body to take appropriate decisive measures to protect fundamental rights in China occupied regions

Forget Sabarimala, look into regulating media instead: Kapil Sibal says media should not have right to freedom of speech and expression

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal raised concerns regarding the independence of the Judiciary during an online seminar on Saturday.

Haryana: TikTok star found murdered in her own beauty parlour, family accuses ‘friend’ Arif

Shivani's phone was allegedly being used by the murderer. While she was killed on the night of June 26, a video was posted from her account on June 28, a few hours before her body was found.

Was brainwashed by anti-CAA videos, will identify other rioters involved in anti-Hindu Delhi riots: Gun-brandishing Shahrukh cracks

The image of Shahrukh Pathan wielding a gun at the police officials amidst the riots in Delhi had gone viral on the Internet and had come to symbolise the anti-CAA riots in the national capital

Unmasking Care India: A Board member with accusations of involvement in fraud, soliciting funds in the name of GoI and funding evangelical organisations

Smriti Irani had hit out at one of the top functionaries of Care India, Neera Saggi, for soliciting donations in the name of GoI.

Nepal PM Oli accuses India of trying to topple his govt, connects it to new political map which illegally includes parts of Indian territory

Facing criticism over poor management of coronavirus pandemic and illegal landgrabbing by China, Nepal PM accuses India of toppling his govt

90-year-old Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani ‘quits’ Hurriyat after being ‘sidelined’ by Pakistan

As per a letter, Geelani was sidelined by the Pakistani chapter of Hurriyat in the key-decision making process for the past 2 years.

Rape accused Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter, J and K police say Doda is now terrorism free

The slain Hizbul commander was accused in a rape case and was absconding. JK police has stated that with this encounter, Doda has again become terrorist-free.

Pakistan: Five dead as militants attack Karachi Stock Exchange

In videos that have gone viral, gunshots can be heard as terrorists attack the Karachi Stock Exchange in Pakistan

Democracy isn’t going anywhere. If you think it is in danger, contest elections: Manoj Bajpayee gives befitting reply to The Wire’s journalist

While the journalist was expecting the actor to make a positive affirmation to her beliefs and opinions, Manoj Bajpai chose to do otherwise.

Air Asia row: DGCA serves show-cause notice to airlines after pilot and YouTuber Gaurav Taneja alleges violations of safety protocols

Earlier, the senior officials of DGCA informed that a probe had been launched against Air Asia. The pilot had alleged that the airlines has been ignoring safety protocols to save fuel.

Pakistani citizens call for buying ‘Made in Pakistan’ products amidst economic and political crisis

Amidst unprecedented economic and political crisis, Imran Khan supporters urge its citizens to buy 'Made in Pakistan' products

‘They have pulled my ventilator, I am dying’: Hyderabad COVID-19 patient’s viral video alleges hospital negligence

Last video of Hyderabad man before dying of Covid goes viral, alleges medical negligence, says the hospital had removed his ventilator

While TMC workers pocket compensation amount for Cyclone Amphan, real victims hope for a miracle: Report

Allegations of TMC leaders not affected by Cyclone Amphan getting compensation for 'damage' keep emerging from West Bengal

Milind Deora disagrees with Rahul Gandhi again, says political mud-slinging over Chinese transgressions exposing divisions in the country

Milind Deora says that discourse over Chinese transgressions has deteriorated into political mud-slinging

West Bengal: BJP district secretary Pabitra Das injured after getting shot in a clash with TMC workers

TMC workers attack BJP workers in East Midnapore, hurl bombs and shot at district secretary Pabitra Das

Assorted Islamists and Pakistan-based groups blame Indian Army for child killed by terrorists

A minor boy and a CRPF personnel were murdered on the 26th of June by terrorists in Anantnag, Kashmir.

Lauded for ‘Bhilwara Model’ of Coronavirus control, the city records 15 new cases in a single day after a family invited 250 people for...

15 people among more than 250 who had attended a wedding in Rajasthan's Bhilwara test positive for Coronavirus

Russia rejects New York Times report claiming Russia using Taliban to attack US forces, says fake news causing threat to Russians in US and...

Russia slams NYT for report on Russian bounty to Taliban to attack US forces, criticizes Indian media for spreading the fake news

Islamists cry foul as Naseema Bano, mother of slain Hizbul terrorist Tausif, arrested for terror-related crimes and booked under UAPA

The Jammu & Kashmir Police today arrested Naseema Bano, mother of slain Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Tausif, for her involvement in recruitment and other terror-related activities.

No community transmission in Delhi, Manish Sisodia’s claim of 5.5 lakh coronavirus in Delhi resulted in fear, exodus: Home Minister Amit Shah

Amit Shah said Manish Sisodia’s claim that Delhi will have 5.5 lakh coronavirus cases created fear and resulted exodus of people

Chingari, Indian alternative to TikTok, gains momentum amidst calls to boycott Chinese products

Besides creating content, Chingari allows users to socialise and browse entertainment news, funny videos, song videos, love quotes etc.

China sends mixed martial art experts to Tibet capital to train its military posted at the border

China sendsmixed martial arts trainers from Enbo Fight Club to Lhasa to train forces posted at LAC after hand-to-hand fight with India

PDP-NC upset as 25,000 people including over people from Dalit and Gorkha community get domicile certificate, allege govt trying to change ‘Muslim majority’ character...

The new domicile law has replaced the 93-year-old 'state subject law' which barred non-permanent residents from owning land and immovable property in the erstwhile state.

‘Sab yaad rakha jayega’: PM Modi and HM Amit Shah take on China and China sympathisers on the same day

Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi for playing politics on India-China border issue, offers to discuss everything from 1962 to today

As OpIndia takes on the mighty and the powerful, here is an ode to the one taking it heads on

“There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matchsticks.”

Rajasthan: FIR filed against Baba Ramdev, NIMS Director and others for claiming that Patanjali’s Coronil can cure Coronavirus

Baba Ramdev, NIMS directors and three others have been booked in Rajasthan for saying that Coronol is effecting in treating Coronavirus

Watch: PML-N leader Khawaja Asif slams Imran Khan for Pakistan’s brother nations voting for India at UNSC

"The destruction caused to Pakistan due to Imran Khan can only be reversed if we get rid of him," Pakistani politician Khawaja Asif

Nizamuddin Markaz charge sheet: Malaysia, Indonesia nationals were virus carriers, ignored lawful directions

The Delhi Police’s chargesheet filed against the Tablighi Jamaat mentions that the Malaysian and Indonesian nationals who attended the gathering were carriers of the deadly virus and that led initial wave of coronavirus in India.

Under PM Modi’s leadership, India will win both the battles: Amit Shah on, China, Chinese virus and Rahul Gandhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of doing shallow-minded politics and making pro-China remarks during the ongoing border tensions with China.