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Video and stats highlights from India v New Zealand semi final

Shattered dreams, moist eyes, a shocker for every Indian fan as India lost to New Zealand in the semis of the World Cup.

Here are the ten Goa Congress MLAs who switched to BJP and are set to leave for Delhi to meet Amit Shah

While Karnataka Congress remains on edge, the party also struggles for its existence in Goa

Ayodhya hearing: Supreme Court seeks interim report from the mediators

The Court has also said that if the matter is not resolved by mediation then the case would be heard from July 25 onwards on a day to day basis.

An unapologetic Kangana Ranaut dares the ‘pseudo journalists’ to ban her, calls them ‘termites’

The spat between Kangana Ranaut and a 'journalist' began in a film’s song launch event on July 7, 2019. Kangana Ranaut had publically criticised PTI Journalist Justin Rao for his bias and his alleged propaganda against her movie 'Manikarnika'

India vs New Zealand: Dhoni gambled, but Guptill pulled out an Ace at the end

India’s worst fears came true in the semi-final match.

Rahul Gandhi finds easy being in the Opposition, maybe that’s why he is where he is

With Rahul Gandhi making his intentions clear in Amethi stating that he finds joy in being in opposition party as it easy, it is nothing but gloomy for the Congress party.

Uttar Pradesh: 6 arrested after illegal weapons recovered from Madrasa, ferried weapons using car with ‘Shiv Sena’ sticker to hide identity

The car which reportedly smuggled weapons was also recovered from the madarsa. As per reports, the car had 'Shiv Sena' written on it.

CBI raids Indira Jaising and husband Anand Grover’s residences in connection with FCRA violations by Lawyers Collective

The residences of lawyer and activist Indira Jaising and husband Anand Grover are being raided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with FCRA violations

Actress Swastika Dutta pulled out of the car and threatened by Uber driver Jamshed

In Kolkata, West Bengal, a Bengali serial actress, Swastika Dutta was pulled out of her Uber taxi and threatened by the driver, Jamshed. The actress took to Facebook to pen down her ordeal.

Kapil Sibal backed Tiranga TV channel disappears from some platforms, fired employees file complaint to Press Council, Editors Guild

Launched ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, English News channel Tiranga TV that started off as Harvest TV, has landed in fresh turmoil.

India finally bans pro-Khalistan outfit ‘Sikhs for Justice’ for its separatist agenda and militant activities

The UK based secessionist group Sikhs For Justice has banned under the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act).

Government approves amendments in POCSO Act including death penalty for sexual offence against children

The amendments to the POCSO Act also seek to curb child pornography by imposing fine and providing imprisonment.

10 out of 15 Congress MLAs in Goa quit party, merges with BJP

Congress party has lost 10 MLAs to BJP in Goa

Rebel Congress MLA K Sudhakar heckled, locked in a room by Congress leaders in Karnataka

After Congress MLA K Sudhakar resigned, Congress leaders heckled him, pushed to a room in Assembly and locked him in

We are 40 crore including legal and illegal : Ajaz Khan urges Muslims to come out and hit the streets

Urging the Muslim community to come out on roads, Khan said they should be ashamed of themselves for not coming out on streets after the alleged lynching of Tabrez Ansari.

What is Team India’s number 4 conundrum?

India is literally figuring out its playing XI for the world's biggest cricket tournament during the tournament.

Thumke lagane wali ab BJP ke liye votes layegi’: Women’s commission slaps notice to AAP ally JJP’s Digvijay Chautala over sexist remarks

Sapna Chaudhary had recently joined the BJP in presence of Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Manoj Tiwari.

Gumption, resolve and commitment: Here is to Modi 2.0

Vin Sinners released its 1st album in 2011 and after a brief tour of India in 2013 became the first rock band in the Middle East to be signed to a major label - Universal.

Poster demanding justice and answers from Rahul Gandhi put up in Amethi ahead of his visit

The poster also sought the answers from Rahul Gandhi who is one of the trustees of the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust.

#BJPKidnapsMLAs What a time to be alive!

Years down the line when another Guha writes accolades for Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family, he will write how 'BJPKidnapsMLAs' was a strategic move for Congress.

‘Ab Hindu pitega nahin’: VHP leader on Hauz Qazi incident says Hindus will no longer be silent victims of ‘Jihad’

On June 30, a parking row escalated into a communal flare-up which saw a Muslim mob desecrating and vandalising a Hindu temple in the Hauz Qazi neighbourhood at Chandni Chowk area.

Gujarat: Security agencies at Vadodara airport foil terror attack, detects RDX in parcel addressed to Punjab

Airline staffers had informed the security agencies after suspecting RDX in one of their parcels

Netaji Bose wasn’t a ‘Nazi Collaborator’, dear Americans, and accusing Alexandria Ocasio Cortez of being anti-semitic over it is absurd

If Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is anti-semitic because her Chief-Of-Staff idolizes Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, then so is Benjamin Netanyahu.

Fact Check: Is the Finance Ministry restricting media entry in its premises as claimed by the media and Congress?

The Finance Ministry has even set up an air-conditioned waiting room where adequate seats and charging points are provided for electronic gear. Arrangements for tea and coffee have also been made. However, media persons have to seek prior appointments before entering the ministry premises.

Hindu activists deny reports of Hauz Qazi Muslims ‘helping in installing idols’, say they were serving food to Hindus only for photo-ops

While there were several photographs from the event that went viral when Hauz Qazi was saffronised, one photograph where 2-3 Muslim men serving food to the Hindus of the areas during the ritual went viral

Yogi Adityanath directs Cow Protection Commission to issue certificates and provide security for transportation of cattle

Yogi Adityanath prepared to a roadmap in collaboration with Cow Protection Commission to put a curb on cow smuggling and mob lynching related incidents

Rahul Gandhi joins Congress MPs to raise slogans in Lok Sabha over Karnataka issue

The Congress has been blaming the BJP for the recent crisis its coalition government is facing in Karnataka

“Desist from false propaganda”: Congress denies reports that it had demanded front row seat for Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Congress says that reports of the party demanding front row seat for Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha is false propaganda

Is this how Congress crumbles? While Karnataka govt falls, Rahul Gandhi celebrates Twitter followers and other top leaders snooze

The Congress is crumbling right under the nose of the leaders who want to lead it but they just don't seem to care.

West Bengal: Female BJP worker found hanging in Midnapore, BJP alleges harassment by TMC

West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh had claimed that over 72 party workers have been reportedly killed between April and July this year.

‘Human Rights’ activist John Dayal asks fellow panelist to ‘rape’ a woman if he wanted to, normalises sexual assault on live TV

John Dayal went on claim that everyone should study the RSS to know the history of the organisation while calling it a 'murderous secret society' with two faces. In the whole interview, Dayal went on to make unsubstantiated claims against the RSS.

Uttar Pradesh: 6-year-old raped and murdered after being lured with biscuits by her neighbour Farooq

SP Ramesh Kumar confirmed that a 6-year-old girl has been murdered by her neighbour named Farooq in Uttar Pradesh

Five ways to survive Sanjay Manjrekar’s commentary

In an era where Indian society is divided, Sanjay Manjrekar’s commentary unites everybody.

Mujhko Rana Ji Maaf Karna: Meet the ‘Champion’ MLA who loves dancing shirtless with guns in hand

MLA Deshraj Karnwal had stated earlier that Pranav Singh 'Champion' is mentally imbalanced and he should get himself treated in Agra's mental hospital.

NIA attaches Srinagar property of Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi as ‘proceeds of terror crime’

The National Investigative Agency (NIA) has now attached the Srinagar property of Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi as 'proceeds of terror crime'.

‘Most dedicated fan of cricket in Pakistan’ files petition against Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik and others for ‘sheesha party’

The petitioner who refers to himself as 'the most dedicated fan of cricket in Pakistan' stated how Malik scored zero runs, Imam-ul-Haq scored seven and Riaz only took one wicket against the crucial match against India. 

Security deployed outside Mumbai hotel where rebel Congress MLAs are holed up as Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrives to meet them

The rebel Congress MLAs have approached the Mumbai Police saying they are feeling 'threatened' by their party leaders and that they do not wish to meet them.

Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh calls MS Dhoni a ‘filth’, blames him for retirement of Rayudu

People like MS Dhoni will not remain forever, filth like these will not remain forever, Yuvraj Singh's father said

Supreme Court to hear plea filed by two Rohingya men against Central Government’s plan to deport the illegal immigrants

Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to hear the petition against the Central government's proposal to deport over 40,000 Rohingyas to Myanmar.

Government rejects Congress party’s demand of first row seat for Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

According to the Lok Sabha rules, only two Congress MPs are eligible for front row seats in Lok Sabha

Congress leader spotted in protest in Ranchi against ‘mob lynching’ that turned violent and attacked bus carrying students

According to sources, Congress spokesperson Shamsher Alam was trying to provoke the situation in Ranchi during this 'protest' by creating communal tension.

Gujarat: Congress Councillor amongst those booked in connection with Muslim mob violence in Surat, 49 arrests made so far

The total number of those nabbed in connection to this mob violence case has reached 49

The real Saba Naqvi: Here is how the ‘neutral journalist’ supported killers of Ram Sevaks in Sabarmati Express burning

Saba Naqvi writing in Outlook fully supported the findings of the Banerjee Committee in January 2005.

No Times of India, the Muslim mob did not damage ‘statues’, those are our Gods

Now, it's the Times of India which has published a report on the consecration of new Idols at the Durga Mandir at Lal Kuan, Hauz Qazi at Old Delhi calling the Murtis 'Statues'.

Twist in the tale: Kumaraswamy asks JD(S) MLAs to not leave the golf resort, BJP MLAs leave the assembly without meeting the speaker

In the ongoing Karnataka crisis, the JD(S) has accused the BJP of 'buying' MLAs in Karnataka for Rs 1,000 crore

Rose Valley scam: ED summons Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee on July 19

Several top leaders of the Trinamool Congress are named in the Rose Valley chit fund scam and are facing investigation.