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Arnab vs Antonia: SC questions Kapil Sibal on hundreds of FIRs that have the same wording, Congress leader concedes photocopies being used

The Congress party has gone all out in its pursuit against Republic TV Chief Editor Arnab Goswami.

Sonia Gandhi paid for your tickets: Punjab Congress MLA tells migrant workers, distributes political pamphlets at the station

Reportedly, the MLA from Gidderbaha also delivered a politically speech from the tower of the railway station prior to the departure of the train carrying migrant workers from Punjab to Bihar. He reiterated, "Congress has paid for your tickets."

The Bois Locker Room controversy, the F.R.I.E.N.D.S syndrome, sexual promiscuity and what needs to change – urgently

Recent 'Bois Locker Room' incident that took over Instagram by a storm, exposed the dark side of the web. It was a classic example of what happens when one does not use social media responsibly.

Coronavirus outbreak: About 900 policemen in Maharashtra affected with COVID-19, 207 instances of assault on cops so far

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh took to Twitter to reveal the rampant spread of coronavirus among Maharashtra police officials.

Stop going to courts, go to Maulvis instead: Viral AIMIM poster encourages Muslims to subvert Indian Judiciary

As per the image shared by BJP leader Kuljeet Chahal, the AIMIM poster encouraged Muslims to stop going to courts and instead trust Ulemas to resolve issues.

Pokhran Nuclear Tests: When Communists linked the test to Babri Masjid demolition and called the nuclear bomb a ‘Hindu bomb’

Communists in India, the CPI(M) and its ideological comrades, were not pleased with the Pokhran Nuclear Tests.

Maharashtra: While the state faces over 22,000 coronavirus cases, Uddhav Thackeray takes family, party leaders for filing MLC nomination

Maharashtra is the worst-afflicted state from the coronavirus outbreak with over 22,000 cases and over 800 deaths.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to oppose the resumption of train services: Report

Mamata Banerjee is also reportedly likely to demand the early release of funds to the tune of ₹50,000 crores for West Bengal.

Tanzania President claims goat and papaya samples tested positive for coronavirus, suspends national lab head for ‘faulty testing’

Goat, papaya, car oil and other such non-human samples were reportedly tested by Tanzania labs and some of them tested positive for coronavirus.

Pokhran: CPIM supported North Korea being a nuclear power, but not India

It may sound unbelievable today, but not every Indian was happy to see India take one step towards claiming its rightful status among nations of the world after the Pokhran test

Congress just admitted in Court that the ‘investigation into Arnab Goswami’ is nothing but vendetta: Here is how

It comes as no surprise that the lawyer representing Raza Academy against journalist Arnab Goswami is senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal.

Lifting the lockdown and revival of the economy: An open letter to PM Modi

Lockdown will result in the number of cases looking to be under control, but its repeal will inevitably result in a spike.

One of the cops who interrogated Arnab Goswami tested positive for coronavirus, senior Advocate Harish Salve informs SC

Two of the officers who interrogated Goswami were asymptomatic and later one of them have tested for coronavirus.

Doctor’s suicide case: AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal and associate sent to 4 days of police custody, connections with water tanker mafia alleged

The public prosecutor had sought remand of the accused by highlighting the preliminary stage of investigation, heinous nature of the crime and recovery of the extortion money.

Pakistan: Hearing and speech impaired minor Christian girl abducted and sexually assaulted

In yet another horrific incident of attack on religious minorities in Pakistan, a Christian minor girl, Komal Patras, was abducted and sexually assaulted in Lahore's Shibli town.

Former PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMs due to fever and chest pain, currently under observation

The former PM was admitted in the cardio-thoracic department. His condition is said to be stable and he is currently under observation by a team of doctors.

You don’t vote for us, no ration for you: Poor in AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s constituency allege religious discrimination amid coronavirus lockdown

The poor in Sarita Vihar area of New Delhi are left to fend for themselves amid the coronavirus lockdown as they were turned away because they didn't vote for AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan.

Coronavirus Lockdown: Indian Railways to resume train services gradually, 15 pairs of trains to run from May 12

Indian Railways said that it plans to gradually restart passenger train operations with 15 pairs of trains from 12th May, 2020

Bois Locker Room: One of the girls pretended to be boy and suggested ‘she’ be gangraped herself, claim reports

The 'Bois Locker room' controversy erupted across the country recently after which Delhi Police initiated a probe.

USCIRF, Hinduphobic conferences and their link to paedophilia, CIA and US foreign policy: Read details

Academia in USA has joined hands with USCIRF to aggressively push their anti-Hindu propaganda across the world.

The lies and times of Zubair ‘FactCheck’ waala: From shielding Islamists to politicising rapes

Mohammed Zubair plays as prominent a part as his colleague Pratik Sinha in shielding Islamists.

This speech by Narendra Modi in March shows his desire to uproot the existing status quo and his commitment towards major reforms

Narendra Modi delivered a speech in March which highlights the commitment of his government towards real reforms.

Pakistan, drinking pigeon sh*t slurry won’t cure coronavirus, leave the kabootars alone!

Recently, a preacher, Peer Pinjar Sarkar, in Pakistan claimed that drinking pigeon poop mixed in water is a sure shot cure for coronavirus.

China asked WHO director to delay global warning on Coronavirus in January: Reports German media house quoting German intelligence

According to German intelligence agency BND, Xi Jinping had asked WHO chief in January to delay global warning on Coronavirus

The myth of Mughal greatness: Mughals were neither great rulers nor were they secularists competing with Nehru

Amd growing tendency to recreate the myth of Mughal majesty, it is important for people to know about the truth about the Mughals

After India telecasts Gilgit-Baltistan and PoK regions in weather update Pakistan tries to act smart, ends up with self goal

Radio Pakistan tweeted that maximum temperature is -4 degree centigrade and minimum temperature is -1 degree centigrade in Ladakh

Government issues safety guidelines to restart factories post lockdown after Styrene gas leak incident in Vishakhapatnam

3 days after Styrene gas leak incident, govt has issued safety guidelines to be followed while restarting factories after lockdown

US college apologises after Islamists threaten professor over quiz stating terrorists strive to emulate prophet Muhammad

Scottsdale Community College in Arizona, United States of America has apologised over quiz questions where a professor asked multiple choice questions on Islam in a quiz.

India’s New Education Policy will be based on Vedic Knowledge combined with Science: HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

HRD minister said that we have to combine our ancient vedic knowledge with modern science and technology to move forward in future

Angered by lockdown restrictions, Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla headquarters, factory out of California

Elon Musk also threatened to shift the Tesla headquarters to Texas or Nevada, where shelter-in-place rules are less restrictive.

Previously shunted by Maha Vikas Aghadi, ex-Mumbai Metro chief Ashwini Bhide brought back to handle coronavirus crisis

Ashwini Bhide, who was shunted out from Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation for taking on his son, was soon appointed as the additional commissioner in the BMC by the Maharashtra government.

West Bengal: “No Coronavirus testing, no drinking water”, People quarantined at Asansol ESI Hospital create ruckus

A person stranded at the quarantine centre in West Bengal complained that 1 litre of water had been provided for 32 people.

While “No non-Muslim slaughterer” Halal is mainstream, police in Chennai arrest Jain Bakery owner for “No Muslim staffs” advertisement

Chennai police have arrested a bakery owner for cautionary information stating that it employed no Muslims to prepare food items.

Cremations and burials according to Coronavirus protocol and COVID-19 deaths in hospitals in Delhi far exceed state govt’s numbers: Report

A total of 314 last rites according to Coronavirus protocol has taken place in Delhi so far, opposed to Delhi govt report of 68 deaths

Journalist Deepak Chaurasia threatened over reporting the Palghar Sadhu lynching and questioning Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad, files FIRs

Journalist Deepak Chaurasia has filed two separate FIRs with Gautam Buddha Nagar over threats he has been receiving for reportage on Palghar Sadhu lynching as well as Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad.

Indian Army confronts Chinese troops in Naku La sector of Sikkim, few soldiers injured

The aggressive confrontation by the Chinese forces occurred near the Naku La pass, which is at an altitude of more than 5,000 metres.

Delhi Police issues notice to Delhi Minorities Commission chief Zafarul Islam, asks him to submit laptop or mobile used for seditious Facebook post

Several Muslim leaders have come to the rescue of Zafarul Islam by accusing the Delhi police of assuming a "biased role.

Hizbul chief Syed Salahuddin leads slain terrorist Riyaz Naikoo’s condolence meet in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, admits Indian security forces eliminated 80 terrorists this year

Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin addressed a condolence meet of terrorist Riyaz Naikoo who was eliminated by Indian Forces last week.

Javed Miandad to collect funds in his bank account to pay off loans taken by Pakistan, because lenders may take away ‘atom bomb’ otherwise

In the video, Javed Miandad appeals to every Pakistani, including those residing abroad or the corrupt Pakistanis who have ‘looted’ the nation, to donate generously to his campaign.

Coronavirus lockdown: 5 killed, 11 injured after truck laden with mangoes carrying labourers from Hyderabad to UP overturns

5 people have lost their lives while 11 have been injured after a truck laden with mangoes carrying labourers from Telangana's Hyderabad to Uttar Pradesh overturned near Patha village in Narsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh

Punjab Police exposes Pakistan sponsored narco-terrorism network in the country, ‘big fish’ in ISI’s drug smuggling chain arrested

Punjab police arrested Ranjeet Singh alias Rana alias Cheeta, who is said to be a 'big fish' in the ISI controlled drug smuggling network

Four ‘high-value’ Naxal terrorists killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh, AK-47, SLR rifle and 12-bore guns recovered, a police officer martyred

Four Naxal terrorists carrying heavy bounties on their heads killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh, one Sub-inspector also died

Hindu family leaves Gopalganj district in Bihar due to fear after their minor son was killed

The minor Hindu boy's dead body was taken for a post mortem and it was over in barely 2-3 minutes, throwing light on police apathy

Suicide of a woman in Gujarat due to family dispute falsely attributed to Coronavirus lockdown in viral Facebook post

Tulsi killed her two children and committed suicide after suspecting that her husband Vishnu was having an extra-marital affair.

PIL filed in Delhi High Court seeking SIT, CBI probe in ‘Bois Locker Room’ case

The plea said that the offenders in the 'Bois Locker Room' case belong to the high-profile families, can avoid arrest.

PIL filed in SC seeking directives for centre to move International Court of Justice against China for spreading coronavirus

The petitioner has asked the centre to approach ICJ and seek damages worth $ 600 billion from China for spreading coronavirus

West Bengal government has not approved any Shramik Express train from coronavirus-ravaged Maharashtra: Indian Railways

West Bengal govt has left migrant workers from the state stuck in Maharashtra in the lurch as the govt has not approved trains from there

AAP MLA Prakash Jarval arrested from Saket after a Delhi doctor committed suicide blaming him

AAP's Deoli MLA Prakash Jarval accused of abetting a doctor to suicide has been arrested from Saket in Delhi

Congress picks Coronavirus data of four random countries to prove that India has the highest number of cases, fails in that too

Even in five countries picked by Congress party, India has the lowest per capita Coronavirus cases, even though the absolute number is most

Chennai: Ayurvedic Pharmacist dies after consuming the ‘cure’ he developed to battle Coronavirus

During the experiment, Sivanesan and Kumar consumed Sodium Hydrate, used in the manufacture of chemicals and soaps, and in petroleum refining. The duo hoped that the company would make huge profits if they succeeded.