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Delegation of opposition leaders accompanying Rahul Gandhi sent back from Srinagar airport

The delegation of opposition leaders were not allowed to leave the airport and was made to return within an hour of their landing.

Some ‘liberals’ celebrate Arun Jaitley’s death, call him fascist, claim he had ‘blood on his hands’

Some 'liberals' are celebrating and expressing joy at the demise of BJP leader and former Union Minister Arun Jaitley.

PM Modi conferred with Order of Zayed, UAE’s highest civilian award in Abu Dhabi

Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented the Order of Zayed to PM Modi.

No shortage, no overpricing: Srinagar administration dismisses rumours of medicine unavailability in Kashmir

The government along with local administration have ensured that while the restrictions are in place, there is no shortage of food, medicines, commodities or services in Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP veteran Arun Jaitley no more, his achievements will be remembered for a long time to come

Over time, an aura has developed around the Modi-Shah duo. But in reality, it was never a duo, to begin with. It has always been a ‘trio’ with Jaitley playing the third member.

Bareilly: Janmashtami procession stopped, devotees attacked by stones

It is being said that processions on the occasion of Janmashtami have been carried for the past three years but this is the first time that it led to communal tensions.

Former Union Minister Arun Jaitley passes away in Delhi

He was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi since August 9.

Frustrated Pakistani Army now wants Shah Rukh Khan to pay attention to them

Major General Asif Ghafoor, the official spokesperson of the Pakistani armed forces, who thinks it is his patriotic and religious duty to be a Twitter troll, has now directed his ranting towards Shah Rukh Khan and his upcoming Netflix series.

Despite restrictions, delegation of opposition leaders to go to Jammu & Kashmir

The Jammu & Kashmir administration has appealed to the political leaders to not visit the valley as restrictions are still in place in some parts and their visit may increase inconvenience of people.

From ‘Modi doesn’t let us’ to ‘have faith in Centre’, U-turn Kejriwal is suddenly on reverse gear

Delhi state assembly elections are expected to be held early next year.

Parody country Pakistan’s ex-minister Rehman Malik exposes his low IQ, falls for a parody account who fools him like a pro

Ever since India abolished Article 370 from its constitution, Pakistani politicians including Pakistan PM Imran Khan are having a hard time digesting the fact that India has decidedly altered the status quo in Jammu and Kashmir.

Tirupati Bus tickets with Jerusalem, Hajj ads on them withdrawn, AP government orders probe into the matter

Andhra Pradesh State Bus transport tickets to Tirupati were found promoting Jerusalem and Hajj pilgrimage

Srinagar District Magistrate rebuts The Wire report claiming shortage of life saving medicines in Kashmir

The Wire lies on the shortage of life saving drugs in Kashmir, District Magistrate Srinagar demolishes them in one single tweet

Pakistan embarrassed as UK and Maldives acknowledge that Kashmir is an internal matter of India

Pakistan embarrassed as UK and Maldives refuse to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir

CBI sends Letters Rogatory to five counties seeking information on financial assets of P Chidambaram

CBI seeks information on assets of P Chidambaram from UK, Switzerland, Bermuda, Singapore and Mauritius

Shiv Sena chief condemns brawl over Veer Savarkar’s bust at DU, says ‘people who insult Savarkar should be beaten in public’

Unlike the Congress, Shiv Sena has from the beginning been extremely sensitive and emotive towards Hindutva Savarkar.

Read all the big announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to boost the economy

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced widespread reforms in order to address economic concerns.

Former Pakistani minister Rehman Malik’s PR and media account suspended, his Twitter meltdown continues

Former Pakistan Interior minister 'Senator Rehman Malik' has been actively promulgating fake news and hyperbolic claims about Jammu and Kashmir.

AIMPLB moves Delhi High Court requesting to be impleaded as party in a PIL seeking implementation of Uniform Civil Code

The Modi government has been pushing for a uniform civil code to be enforced which would end the reach of different religious laws in civil issues

Prime Minister Modi unveils memorial for victims of two Air India crashes in 1950 and 1966 in Mont Blanc, France

PM Narendra Modi remotely unveiled the Memorial for Air India crash victims in two separate aeroplane crashes in France

Faced with an existential threat, forces inimical to India’s interest and the media will continue to spew venom against India

Two individuals are presently in public eye: One, a high-profile politician; the other a fringe player. Both face serious allegations. Both are under probe. Both claim vendetta. Both are relying on hidden support from within society.

UNESCO headquarters erupt with ‘Modi, Modi’ chant as PM Modi addresses Indian community in Paris, France

These chants were followed by "Modi hai to mumkin hai (If Modi is there, it is possible)".

UAE woman seeks divorce claiming her husband is so loving and caring, it is ‘choking’ her

A woman in UAE filed for a divorce with her husband apparently because they had no arguments in their one-year of married life.

IAF Court of Inquiry confirms friendly fire had shot down IAF chopper on February 27, finds 5 officers guilty

An IAF chopper crashed in Budgam on February 27, 2019 after it was shot by an IAF missile, killing everyone on board along with a civilian

‘Chidambaram arrested because he opposed abrogation of Article 370: Congress leader gets support from Pakistan Senator

Senator and former Interior Minister of Pakistan, Rehman Malik claims that senior Congress P. Chidambaram has been arrested because he opposed the abrogation of Article 370.

Imran ‘Taliban’ Khan goes on a bizarre defense of terrorists who may have infiltrated India disguised as Hindus

If harbouring, nourishing and sending terrorists to India was not enough, Pakistan has now shed all pretence and has been officially using terrorism as its state policy.

Samajwadi Party dissolves its state and district units, removes everyone from their posts except Naresh Uttam Patel

Samajwadi Party dissolves its UP state executive, removes everyone from post except Naresh Uttam Patel.

Here is how these 7 opinion pieces in 4 days reveal newspaper The Hindu’s legendary level of meltdown and arrogance

Let’s take a look at the opinion pieces published by The Hindu in their print edition, in this week

Tej Pratap Yadav toes Congress’ line to malign Veer Savarkar’s contributions to India’s freedom, calls him ‘coward’ and ‘British agent’

As much ever these cynics may denounce Savarkar, it is a fact that the seeds of Hindutva Savarkar had sown all those years ago have finally bloomed

Parle responds to reports of 10,000 potential job losses, says no job loss yet, definite slowdown but issue blown out of proportion

The basic biscuits segment at Parle Products is seeing a decline in sales by 7-8 per cent. However, the company says no job losses yet.

Bihar: Nurses of Araria hospital accuse Dr Javed Aalam of demanding sexual favours for clearing bills

The nurses have alleged that Dr. Mohammed Javed Aalam has been telling nurses that they have to spend a night with him.

Chidambaram hearing: ‘Don’t make false statements’, SG Tushar Mehta slams Kapil Sibal who accused prosecution of ‘handing over a note’ to HC judge

Currently, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram is in five-day CBI custody. A special CBI Court has granted CBI custody of former Union Minister for Finance and Home, P Chidambaram, in the INX Media case till August 26.

SC postpones hearing of Chidambaram plea challenging HC’s dismissal of anticipatory bail plea, to be heard on Monday

The apex court fixed the hearing in the case against CBI on Monday, August 26 as former Finance Minister P Chidambaram has been remanded to custody till that date.

Former Pakistan army chief says Pakistan will use Kartarpur corridor to revive Khalistani terrorism in India

Gen Mirza Aslam Beg has said Pakistan army and the government should create trouble for India through Khalistan movement

No Sonia Gandhi, your husband did not stand for democracy or liberty

Rajiv Gandhi had infamously justified the Sikh massacre by saying, "When a big tree falls, the earth shakes."

6 LeT terrorists may have entered Coimbatore disguised as Hindus with Tilak on their forehead, Tamil Nadu on high alert

The government had warned of possible ‘retaliatory attacks’ by terror organizations post revocation of Article 370, now, Tamil Nadu is on high alert

McDonald’s India admits to discriminating against non-Muslims, buys only Halal meat for its restaurants

Halal is the Islamic method of slaughter which cannot be carried out by non-Muslims.

Uttar Pradesh: ‘Kasai’ fires bullet at locals opposing cow smuggling in Pilibhit, youth dies

This is another case where cattle smugglers have killed local villagers trying to stop them.

Pakistan takes a cue from Congress yet again, asks ‘what happened to Rafale investigation’

In case Chaudhry missed out, the first Rafale jet is expected to be delivered next month.

Why Indians need to see more of the country they live in

Prime Minister Modi wants us to make at least 15 travels within India by 2022 when India would be a young 75.

Pakistan blacklisted: FATF’s regional affiliate APG blacklists Pakistan for failure to curb terror funding

In the APG, there are around 40 parameters of which Pakistan has failed in over 35. There are 11 effectiveness parameters and Pakistan has failed in 10.

USA, UK, Canada, and Pakistani NGO representative at UN slam China and parody country Pakistan over minority rights violation

The most embarrassing moment for Pakistan came when Naveed Walter, the President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan, himself admitted that there were grave human rights violations against minorities in Pakistan.

‘Priyanka Chopra has the right to speak in personal capacity’: UNICEF rubbishes Pakistan’s petition to have her removed as Ambassador

UNICEF said that Priyanka Chopra retains the right to speak in her personal capacity on issues concerning her

Sri Lanka busts Pakistan’s lies, says never mentioned Kashmir in their meeting with Pakistan envoy

Sri Lanka was one of the first countries to acknowledge that India's decision regarding Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's bifurcation are its internal matters.

France firmly in India’s corner: Kashmir a bilateral issue, strong statements on terrorism

The French President also added that the first Rafale aircraft will reach India next month.

BJP to conduct nationwide public awareness campaign on Article 370, to rope in 2000 prominent personalities

BJP to hold public awareness campaigns across 370 places on abrogation Article 370 beginning September 1

Special CBI Court grants CBI custody of Chidambaram till 26th August

A special CBI Court has granted CBI custody of former Union Minister for Finance and Home, P. Chidambaram, in the INX Media Case. Custody has been granted till the 26th of August.

Online Aggregators: Corporate Strategy bleeding the Hotel Industry

Amidst the controversy involving the various Online Aggregators, the most popular dispute in recent days is between the Hoteliers and the Online Aggregator ‘OYO Rooms

Bombay HC directs Mumbai Police to file a case against Ajit Pawar and 70 others in a Bank scam

The Bombay High Court on Thursday instructed the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) against NCP leader Ajit Pawar and 70 others in Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam.

‘She is nobody that I should know her,’ Samajwadi Rajya Sabha MP denies knowing Shehla Rashid after sharing stage

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ram Gopal Yadav outright denied knowing Shehla Rashid minutes after sharing the stage with the freelance activist.