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Modi and Shah will meet worse fate than other leaders who died, Muslim population will swell to 60 crores soon: Islamic cleric’s shocking statement

Along with dishing out threats to PM Modi and Amit Shah, Maulana also claimed that in 30 years, the Muslim population in India will rise to 60 crores

‘Santoor Mom’ trend: A three-decade old marketing technique that cashes in on deep-seated vulnerabilities of women

For over 30 years, Santoor has sold a dream to young mothers - that escaping the ravages of age is possible.

Kasab had Hindu ID on him, ISI and Lashkar wanted him to die as “Samir Chaudhary”: Ex Mumbai top cop makes stunning revelations in...

Former Mumbai Commissioner of Police Rakesh Maria in his tell-all book 'Let Me Say It Now' has revealed that 26/11 Mumbai terror attack terrorist Ajmal Kasab had an ID with Hindu name on it.

Shaheen Bagh: Protestors fear that their movement will weaken if they stop blocking roads and shift to an alternate site

A protestor by the name of Nadeem Khan reportedly stated that the pressure tactic would fail if they relocated to an alternative site.

Pakistan paper hails Rahul Gandhi for raising questions on Pulwama and supporting the terror state’s ‘false flag’ narrative

Like on previous occasions, Rahul Gandhi's stand parroting Pakistan's line of argument has been hailed and used by Pakistan to attack the Indian government.

Gujarat: Bhuj college principal, 3 others arrested for forcing 64 girls to ‘strip’ to undergo ‘menstrual checks’

Principal and three others of Bhuj college arrested after allegations surfaced that girls were made to strip down to 'prove' they are not menstruating.

As British MP peddles victimhood over deportation and ‘liberals’ target Modi government, here is why the claims are hollow

An India Today report quoting government sources has mentioned that the British MP's claims of 'being treated like a criminal' were totally false. She was treated with respect as would have been accorded to any member of parliament.

Misusing funds from Temples and spending crores on Mosques and Churches is the hallmark of Nehruvian secularism

It is of paramount importance that the control of Hindu Temples and their finances is returned to the Hindu Community, free from govt control

Gujarat: Karachi-bound ship from China detained at Kandla port over wrongly declaring cargo that could be used for launching ballistic missiles

The ship is reportedly currently undergoing a detailed inspection at Kandla port in Gujarat.

Kerala: Two teachers sent on leave for distributing pamphlets with pictures of Maa Saraswati and Om on it

Two teachers in Kerala have been sent on leave for distributing a brochure with a "Maths Prayer" and pictures of Goddess Saraswathi and "Om"

Watch: Another video surfaces showing rioters in Jamia pelting stones against Delhi Police from inside the campus

The latest video comes on the heels of CCTV clips that were released yesterday in which 'students' carrying 'stones' in their hands are seen hiding in the library of Jamia Millia Islamia University to evade police action

Despite menace of cross-border crimes, Bangladesh yet to give a nod to new anti-cut fence along Indo-Bangladesh border

Cross border crimes is a great menace at the Indo-Bangladesh Border and claim lives regularly.

After essential medical supplies, Pakistan to make exception in trade ban to import insecticides from India to fight locust outbreak

Pakistan may make a one-time exemption in its trade ban with India to import insecticides that can help fight the locust infestation

Oversmart Rahul Gandhi tries to hide Congress’ misdeeds on women’s permanent commission, literally exposes that to everyone

SC dismissed Centre’s submission against a 2010 order that had approved permanent commission for women officers

‘Unofficial’ Kabaddi team that went to Pakistan to be quizzed by authorities on return to India

The 'unofficial' Kabaddi team that went to Pakistan to play World Kabaddi Championship is set to be quizzed on their return to India

Fact-check: No, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation did not mention birth place of Muslim child as ‘Pakistan’ instead of ‘Ahmedabad’

On Monday, social media was abuzz with reports that a Muslim child born in 2018 had his birthplace as 'Pakistan' instead of Ahmedabad.

Fake news peddler Sanjay Hegde amongst two advocates who will act as ‘interlocutors’ to convince Shaheen Bagh protesters to shift to another site

The Bench has directed the two Senior Counsels to submit a report on the outcome of the mediation process by February 24.

Bihar: Kanhaiya Kumar’s supporter thrash a man after he allegedly hurled slippers at Kumar

This is the 9th such attack on Kanhaiya Kumar who is on a month-long ‘Jan-Gan-Man Yatra’ across Bihar against the CAA, NRC and NPR

The curious case of selectively ‘leaked’ Jamia Millia Islamia library videos from anti-CAA riots

Multiple 'exclusive' CCTV footages 'leaked' unofficially through people associated with Jamia Millia Islamia raise quite a few questions.

Nirbhaya case: Another death warrant issued, Delhi court orders convicts to be hanged on March 3

"We have struggled so much, so I am satisfied that a death warrant has been issued finally. I hope they (the convicts) will be executed on March 3", said Asha Devi, Nirbhaya's mother.

India denies entry to UK Labour MP who had criticized India’s decision to abrogate Article 370, cancels her Visa

Debbie Abrahams represents the Oldham East and Saddleworth Constituency in the UK. She is also a member of a committee called All-Party Parliamentary Group for Kashmir (AAPGK) in the UK.

Babulal Marandi’s ‘Ghar Wapsi’ after 14 years, merges JVM with the BJP: Here is what he said

In 2006, Babulal Marandi had broken away from the BJP and later floated the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) Party.

Seat reserved for Lord Shiva on the first journey of Kashi Mahakal Express

The train Kashi Mahakal Express, flagged off by PM Modi on Sunday will connect three Jyotirlingas- Omkareshwar near Indore, Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain and Kashi Vishwanath at Varanasi.

A R Rahman’s daughter Khatija continues to mock Taslima Nasreen over burqa remark, another daughter Raheema joins the party

On Monday, Khatija was joined by her sister Raheema, who also took to Instagram to mock Nasreen for her unsolicited advice on Khatija's burqa.

Land Jihad: NGO says Abdullahs, Ghulam Nabi Azad and PDP helped in Islamisation of Jammu region with encroachments, state-sponsored settlements

Advocate Sharma also said that in 1994, there were 3 Mosques in Jammu in 1994 and twenty-six years later, the number stands at 100.

Bharti Airtel shells out ₹10,000 crore towards outstanding AGR dues after Supreme Court’s contempt order

The company had previously announced that it would make the payment of ₹10,000 crores by February 20 and the remaining by March 17.

NCP Youth Wing President Suraj Chavan dishes out death threat to journalist Bhau Torsekar for critiquing NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Working president of the Maharashtra Nationalist Youth Congress Suraj Chavan issued threats against journalist Bhau Torsekar for his critical views for the NCP chief Sharad Pawar.

While leaders fight over Kejriwal, Congress may be working as per a well-crafted strategy to form govt in 2024: Here is how

While Congress leaders heap praises on Arvind Kejriwal post-Delhi elections, here is how they are working per a well-crafted strategy

Fact-check: Jamia ‘student’ with ‘stone’ in his hand hiding in library is not the one who was shot at by Jamia shooter

After Jamia 'leaked cctv footage' went viral, social media was abuzz with speculations that the 'student' seen in the viral video holding a stone-like object to attack Delhi Police is the same as the one shot at by Jamia shooter. 

Issue here is Pakistan has illegally occupied Indian territories: India says ‘No, thanks’ to UN Sec General Guterres’ mediation offer on Kashmir

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar added that the Antonio Guterres should instead urge Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism that threatens the right to life of the people of India.

Mindset must change: Supreme Court upholds permanent commission for women in the Army

Upholding the Delhi HC verdict, the apex court also noted that 'a mindset change' is needed in this regard to end gender-based discrimination in the commissioning of women in the Army.

Jamia ‘student’ wants the govt to pay him Rs 2 crores for injuries he suffered in police action following Dec 15th riots

Shayyan Mujeeb claims that he received injuries during police action in Jamia following the riots of December 15th.

Congress leaders can’t make up their mind whether to love or hate Kejriwal, Maken attacks Deora

Milind Deora and Ajay Maken fight over supporting Kejriwal-led government in Delhi.

Merciless thrashings everyday, tied in chains on the insistence of the mother: 3 minors in Rajasthan escape Madarsa, recount horror

Reportedly, the escaped children did not want to study at the Islamic institute and wanted to go to a government-run school.

Pilibhit: Congress and Bhim Army leader among 33 booked for holding a constable hostage, torturing him during anti-CAA ‘protest’

The anti-CAA riots fuelled by political interests like the Congress have been raging on in the country

Maha Vikas Aghadi crumbling? NCP fumes as Uddhav Thackeray stays firm on NPR implementation, Pawar summons meeting

Uddhav Thackeray has ignored the protests and objections from both the Congress and the NCP and has announced that the NPR exercise will be rolled out in the state from May 1.

On the day Arvind Kejriwal swears in as CM, AAP spokesperson engages in a sexist and misogynist tirade against PM Modi

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to India later this month, Yadav, taking a dig at PM Modi's wife, tweeted that if Trump were to ask to meet 'Bhabhiji', who would PM Modi introduce him to.

Did AAP lie about Atishi’s achievements or is Kejriwal threatened by women in power?

What Kejriwal is really saying is that women are neither capable of buying bus tickets nor becoming ministers. That women have no agency.

A R Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman says burqa empowers her after Taslima Nasreen finds it depressing and suffocating

After Taslima Nasrin criticises A R Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman for wearing Burqa, Khatija responds saying it empowers her

Man criticising Akhilesh Yadav gets death threats from Samajwadi Party workers after Yadav reveals his phone number on social media

Prashant Singh accused Akhilesh Yadav of leaking his phone number online, after which SP workers have become thirsty for his blood.

13 people including 11 Navy personnel arrested on espionage charges who had passed information to Pakistan after being honey-trapped

Several Navy personnel found honey-trapped by Pakistan’s ISI to obtain sensitive information from India, 11 arrested

Shiv Sena worker among three persons arrested for attacking the convoy of Kanhaiya Kumar in Bihar

It was alleged that Kumar's convoy had hit some bikers, post which the villagers got agitated. This was the 8th time that his convoy was attacked.

Two courts give opposite judgements on citizenship in same week, Mumbai court says Election card is proof of citizenship, Gauhati HC says it is...

While a Mumbai court ruled that Election card is proof of citizenship, Gauhati High Court said it is not, in the same week

Watch: Jamia ‘students’ with stones in hand taking shelter in library before Police barged in during anti-CAA riots

The new video busts the propaganda of the liberal camp that the Delhi Police had no justification to enter the library.

Fact-check: Viral video of ‘Sikh procession reaching Shaheen Bagh’ is actually of ‘Nagar Kirtan’ from Jalandhar

As the anti-CAA protests continue in several parts of India, social media has been abuzz with various rumours and false news surrounding it

The mastermind of Hizb terror conspiracy is not tainted J&K cop Davinder Singh but lawyer Irfan Shafi Mir: NIA

Officer Davinder Singh was arrested on January 11 in Kulgam while ferrying Naveed, Asif, and lawyer Irfan Mir Shafi to Jammu in his car

Jamia Millia Islamia University releases a statement distancing itself from controversial CCTV footage inside library

Jamia Millia Islamia University says it didn't release the controversial CCTV footage showing police action inside library

Google maps marks Kashmir outline ‘disputed’ when viewed from outside India

From Pakistan, Kashmir appears disputed while from India, it appears as a part of India on Google maps.

Dear Prime Minister, we need to clean-up the academia, and we need to do it now – an open letter

An open letter to PM Modi seeking reform of the education system to free it from clutches of left-liberals

We stand by the decisions on Article 370 and CAA despite severe opposition: PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that CAA and revocation of Article 370 are needed for national interest and won't be rolled back