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Canada keeps changing its tune about India: Dismisses Canadian media report linking PM Modi and other Indian officials to Khalistani terrorist Nijjar’s death

Canada dismissed a media report that linked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, EAM S. Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to criminal activities in Canada.

Love Jihad in UP: Shariq entraps a Hindu girl posing as Honey, rapes her and forces her to embrace Islam on the pretext of...

A Hindu girl was raped by Shariq who entrapped her by posing as Honey and promising her to get her a job.

Dalit Lekhraj’s daughter becomes Sakina: Over 3000 non-Muslims studying in a madarasa in Rajasthan, reveals RTI; Bajrang Dal alleges conversion conspiracy

Rajasthan Madrasa Board has informed that a total of 3056 non-Muslim students are getting education in the madrasas of the state in the academic session 2024-25.

Swara Bhaskar claims she and her Muslim husband are ‘progressive,’ had earlier canvassed votes for the ‘honour of Prophet Muhammad’

Swara Bhaskar claimed that her husband isn't the conservative Muslim man that 'Sanghis' expect him to be, days after the couple went to meet hardline Islamist Maulana Sajjad Nomani, presumably to seek Muslim votes.

Chhattisgarh: Security forces eliminate 10 Maoists in latest encounter, total 207 Maoists killed in 2024 alone

Sundaraj P, IGP, Bastar confirmed the operation and revealed that the District Reserve Guard (DRG) team and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team were part of it.

Congress spokesperson wanted to show photo of Gautam Adani with PM Modi, ends up showing a picture of Adani with Robert Vadra in a...

However, the debate panellists were in splits as it turned to a picture of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s husband Robert Vadra with Adani. Appearing as a guest on the debate OnlyFact India’s founder Vijay Patel said, “This photo is with Jija Ji (Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s brother-in-law,) not Modiji”.

‘Awarded projects when in power, called him corrupt otherwise’: BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla exposes I.N.D.I. bloc’s hypocrisy over Adani row

BJP highlighted the track record of opposition parties and their business dealings with the Adani Group.

‘We have lost everything’: Kashmiri Pandits lament as Jammu Development Authorities demolish their shops, assert they weren’t served any notices

BJP spokesperson GL Raina called the demolition an 'act of revenge' by the NC-Congress coalition government. He demanded to provide immediate alternative arrangements to the affected families.

CPIM declares Adani ‘guilty’ of corruption just because some American lawyers say so, demands a CBI case to probe allegations made against him in...

The US Department of Justice said, 'the charges in the indictment are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.' However, the CPIM in its statement already declared Adani guilty.

Hypersonic ballistic missile hits Dnipro, Ukraine: Putin says it was ‘combat testing’ to show they can hit anywhere with nuclear warheads. What it means

As per Putin's press briefing, it was the latest Oreshnik missile system that Russia used for 'combat testing' on Ukraine, displaying that they are capable of hitting anywhere in Ukraine with nuclear weapons and they have a missile system that can evade the defence systems deployed in Ukraine.

Pakistan: Deadly attack on passenger vans kills over 40 people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram, reports indicate Sunni militants targeting Shias

Latest reports from the area are saying that the death toll has risen to 44 after many injured persons eventually succumbed.

Canada: Indian consulate forced to cancel camps after Trudeau govt does not provide even ‘minimum security’

This was not the first time that the Indian consulate was forced to cancel camps, owing to the failure of the Trudeau government to provide 'minimum security.'

Uttar Pradesh: Mohammed Zahid molests minor Hindu college student, tries to force her to marry and convert, arrested

A case has been registered against Zahid under several sections including POCSO. The college management has also suspended him. Further investigations are underway.

Karnataka: Many Indira canteens closed due to non-payment to staff, 11 canteens had earlier shut down in July

Chef Talk, which runs the Indira Canteen in Karnataka, accused BBMP of not paying the company for its services.

As Gautam Adani gets accused of bribing Indian officials by US attorney Breon Peace, read about his ties to George Soros and why Donald...

George Soros has repeatedly targeted Gautam Adani and the Adani Group to hamper India's economic growth.

Pakistan: Minor Hindu girl forcibly converted to Islam, married to an old Muslim man, affidavit claims victim is ‘consenting adult’

OpIndia has accessed the conversion certificate and court affidavit, alleging the victim's free will of marriage, which were prepared on Monday (18th November).

USA: Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi move to UK after Donald Trump’s victory

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have relocated to the Cotswolds, a region in South West England.

Adani indictment in US court: Another Congress drama before Winter Session of Parliament? Rahul Gandhi’s party scores self goal and stirs outrage over mere...

The Adani indictment document itself mentions that “the charges in the indictment are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”

Maharashtra: Illegal Dargah built near Navi Mumbai airport removed after complaints from Hindu organizations

This comes almost a month after the CIDCO had assured action against the illegal dargah that was posing a potential threat to national security as complained by the local Hindu activists. The Dargah notably was located on the CIDCO property near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport site.

West Bengal: Calcutta High Court asks police to take control of a Mosque after clashes among Muslims over Namaz timings leave one dead

Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal police to take control of a Mosque in Egra, East Midnapore, following a violent clash between two groups of Muslims that left one person dead.

Malaysia: 42-year-old to be caned for repeated Islamic offense of ‘close proximity’ with a woman, punishment to be meted out at Al-Muktafi Billah Shah...

Terengganu in Malaysia is controlled by the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), which has pushed for a harsher interpretation of Islamic law.

Modi govt eliminates 5.8 crore fake ration cards through e-KYC and Aadhar verification, revolutionises India’s Public Distribution System

India's Public Distribution System serves 80.6 crore beneficiaries and uses electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification and Aadhaar-based identification.

Maharashtra polls: Voter from Solapur shoots illegal video while voting for Shiv Sena (UBT) inside Barshi booth, police action initiated

The accused person shot the video while inside the polling booth and exposed that he voted for Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Dilip Sopal. As per OpIndia sources, the voter who shot the video and posted it on social media has been identified as Rutwik Pawar.

Indian regulator CCI imposes Rs 213 crore penalty on Meta over sharing WhatsApp data with other entities, Meta to file appeal

The Commission also highlighted anti-competitive practices arising from the sharing of user data between Meta entities. Sharing WhatsApp user data with other Meta companies for purposes beyond providing WhatsApp services creates significant entry barriers for competitors, violating Section 4(2)(c) of the Act.

Akhilesh Yadav posts edited video to defend Muslim rioters, defame UP police: Know why an official had to point pistol during voting in Meerapur

The authorities clarified that police official used his pistol to control the violent Muslim crowd which attacked them.

Prosecutors in New York, USA accuse Gautam Adani, 7 others with of bribery, and conspiracy to commit securities fraud

Breon Peace further alleged that the people named in the indictment undermined the integrity of international financial markets and defrauded U.S. and global investors.

Hari Har temple dispute: All you need to know about the Sambhal Jama Masjid petition

A court survey at Jama Masjid, Sambhal, investigates claims it occupies the Shri Hari Har Temple site, protected under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act.

Jharkhand Elections: Most exit polls predict BJP-led NDA getting majority

According to Today's Chanakya exit poll, BJP-led NDA is likely to win 45-50 seats in Jharkhand while JMM-led alliance could win 35-38 seats.

Madhya Pradesh: Communal tensions erupt in Burhanpur as Muslims claim Hindu religious site as ‘Dargah’, 4 injured

The fight between the two communities escalated as the Muslims claimed that the religious site worshipped by Hindus as Navnath Baba's grave was a 'Dargah'.

Uttar Pradesh: Crowd consisting Islamists pelt stones at police during Muzzafarnagar by-polls

The incident is believed to have happened when Muslims in huge numbers reached the spot to cast their votes. The Police then began controlling the crowd, checking the IDs of all the voters in line and asking them to follow the due procedure and discipline. Following this the crowd began pelting stones at the police after which the latter resorted to using a pistol to disperse the crowd.

Uttar Pradesh: Body of Dalit girl found in a sack, family says she was killed by SP goons for supporting BJP

Speaking to the media, the mother of the victim said, "Yesterday, my daughter told Prashant that she does not fear anyone and will vote for Kamal [the political symbol of the BJP]." She asserted that her daughter was strangled to death for suggesting that she would vote for the BJP in the bypolls. Investigation into the murder of Dalit woman in Karhal is underway.

Uttar Pradesh: ATS busts conspiracy to circulate fake currency during Mahakumbh, arrests Suleman and Idris, hunt on for mastermind Zakir

The fake currency was obtained from Bangladesh by Zakir and then handed over to Suleman and Idris in Uttar Pradesh.

Ranting Gola, the troll who abuses BJP in all videos gets in trouble after video targeting Abu Azmi goes viral, comes up with an...

However, as Shamita Yadav aka Ranting Gola published a ‘clarification’ video over her rant against Abu Azmi, many raised questions about her conduct and questioned if she makes videos targeting politicians only for money.

Survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: Muslims protest as court-ordered survey conducted

The court-ordered Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal triggered protests, market closures, and heightened tensions. Authorities ensured security, with findings to be reviewed on 29th November.

Outrage on Vinod Tawde, silence ‘bitcoin scam’ allegations against Supriya Sule: Is Rajdeep Sardesai repaying Sharad Pawar’s favour to his father Dilip Sardesai?

Rajdeep Sardesai's cricketer father Dilip Sardesai was arrested in October 1993 over charges of money laundering.

Madras High Court stops Madras Music Academy from adding MS Subalakshmi’s name to the Sangita Kalanidhi award to controversial personality TM Krishna

In an interim order, Justice G Jayachandran stated that the Madras Music Academy can present the ‘Sangita Kalanidhi’ award to TM Krishna, but the name of legendary artist MS Subulakshmi shall not be added to it.

PM Modi meets Acharya Jonas Masetti in Brazil and lauds his passion towards Vedanta and Bhagavad Gita

Jonas Masetti was dissatisfied with his Western life style which led him to the ancient Indian knowledge and philosophies.

PM Modi visits Guyana, first Indian PM to do so after 56 years, here’s how Modi’s Guyana visit matters for India’s energy security

During his visit, PM Modi is scheduled to address a special sitting of Guyana's parliament. He will also join leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit.

Survey conducted at Sambhal’s Jama Masjid over temple claim, court cites petition on historical significance, demolition by Babar

The court-ordered survey at Jama Masjid Sambhal was conducted following petition suggesting it was built on demolished Hindu temple site. The survey was conducted under the Advocate Commissioner with security arrangements.

ED probe finds direct links between the preferred sellers of Amazon and Flipkart, e-commerce giants under scanner: Report

Among the sellers interrogated by ED, one seller's testimony reportedly indicated glaring disparities between his annual turnover of several thousand crores and his minimal annual profit of Rs 20 lakh, implying that Amazon and Flipkart may similarly influence profit margins.

Bengal hospital: Woman suffering labour pain delivers premature baby on toilet floor, newborn carried away by stray dog

At Sonamukhi Rural Hospital, West Bengal, a stray dog allegedly carried off a premature baby, exposing severe lapses in hospital security. Authorities have initiated an inquiry.

PM Modi reaches Guyana, first Indian PM to visit the country in 56 years, welcomed by President Md Irfaan Ali

In an unprecedented gesture, he was received at the airport by the President of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and over a dozen cabinet ministers.

“No use in blaming others”: Union Minister ML Khattar amid Delhi’s severe air crisis

ML Khattar highlighted that between September 15 and 18 November, Haryana recorded 1118 cases of stubble burning, whereas Punjab logged 9600 during the same period.

Thousands of farmers march towards London against Labour Party’s imposition of Agricultural Inheritance Tax: All you need to know

The NFU president Tom Bradshaw has said that around 75% of the working farms will fall under the scope of the agricultural inheritance tax. He also called the tax imposition as a “stab in the back”.

Contested election against Omar Abdullah, campaigned for AAP: Read how terrorist Nazir Ahmed escaped agencies for 30 years

Nazir Ahmed was declared as a star campaigner for the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir assembly election by AAP.

Big pre-poll allegation hits Maha Vikas Aghadi: Supriya Sule, Nana Patole used Bitcoin scam cash to fund polls, claims former IPS Ravindranath Patil

A day before the state of Maharashtra goes to the polls, Ravindranath Patil, former-IPS officer from Pune made a major allegation against NCP-SP Leader and Baramati MP Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole.

Putin signs a new nuclear weapons doctrine as a warning after US govt approves longer-range missiles for Ukraine

Moscow's decision to lower the threshold for a nuclear attack came after the US govt approved the usage of longer-range missiles for Ukraine.

Polio still prevalent in India’s neighbourhood despite getting eradicated in rest of the world: Pakistan reports 50th polio case in 2024

According to NEOC, the National Reference Lab identified the latest Polio case involving a 20-month-old girl from Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Anmol Bishnoi, dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother, fled India using fake documents; caught in the US while using name ‘Bhanu’

Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, caught in California by the FBI. CBI seeks extradition to India for crimes including Baba Siddique’s murder.