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Promotion of Tribal Cultural Heritage and its importance to decolonisation and nation building: How the Modi govt has taken strides in this direction

India is home to a diverse array of tribal communities, each with its distinct languages, customs, and traditions, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the nation.

Manipur: CBI files chargesheet against six accused in case of assault and molestation where women were paraded naked

The chargesheet also includes a section related to murder as it was alleged that the violent mob that paraded the two tribal women had also killed two family members of the women victims. 

Former US President Donald Trump vows to ban Gaza refugees from entering US

In an extension of the anti-immigrant stance that he took during his 2016 presidential run, Trump offered a litany of proposals that in many ways adapted his previous policies to showcase current events.

Karnataka: Zakir, Alam Pasha arrested for posting pro-Hamas content on social media

One of the accused had reportedly called on his coreligionists to offer namaz for the victory of Hamas, Gaza and Palestine.

No adoption rights for LGBTQ+ couples: Supreme Court rules in a 3-2 verdict while delivering its verdict on same-sex marriage plea

Supreme Court, while delivering the verdict on same-sex marriage, also refused to grant adoption rights to Queer couples

Brussels terrorist attack: ISIS terrorist who killed 2 Swedish football fans in the Belgian capital shot dead by the police

Brussels police shot dead the man in a café in the Schaerbeek neighbourhood. Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden noted that the person who was shot was likely to be the suspect.

‘Decision outside court’s remit’: Supreme Court refuses to legalise same-sex marriage, leaves the decision on the Parliament

The 5-judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud, in a 3-2 verdict, refused to grant legal status to same-sex marriage and left the decision on the Parliament and State legislature

UP: Hindu woman sexually assaulted, forced to convert to Islam by Sajid Qureshi, accused arrested

Identified as Sajid Qureshi, the accused had reportedly trapped a Hindu woman before forcing her to embrace Islam and sexually assaulting her.

‘India will soon be among top 3 world economies’: PM Modi says at Global Maritime India Summit, lays foundation for projects worth over 18,000...

Inaugurating the three-day Global Maritime India Summit in the national capital on Tuesday, PM Modi said, "In this changing world order, the whole world is looking towards India with new aspirations. The Indian economy is gathering more strength while the world is in the grip of an economic crisis."

More trouble for Harvard over pro-Hamas letter by student organisations, billionaire Idan Ofer and Wexner Foundation cut ties with the University

Although Harvard University President Claudine Gay eventually distanced the university from the outrageous statement signed by the student groups, the Ofers said that Harvard has been "unwilling" to call Hamas a terrorist organisation.

George Soros’ NGO empire facing downsizing? OSF to cut 40% staff worldwide to concentrate on specific ‘target areas’

OSF announced at least 40 per cent cut in staff worldwide, mainly in African countries.

‘Israel has agreed to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza’, Antony Blinken informs, says Biden’s visit is to ensure minimum civilian casualties

Adressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Blinken said that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday at a time when the country is facing its toughest battle with the terrorist group Hamas.

We believe in Mahatma Gandhi: Opposition leaders pass joint resolution on Palestine, conveniently ignore the massacre of Israelis by Hamas

The joint resolution by 16 Opposition leaders was handed over to the Palestinian Ambassador Adnan Abu Alhaija.

Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah buildings inside Lebanon in response to rocket fire, shares footage

"A short while ago, the IAF struck terror targets and military infrastructure of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon, in response to fire yesterday (Monday) towards Israel", they wrote on X.

Brussels terrorist attack: ISIS terrorist, who says he is a ‘fighter for Allah’, kills two Swedish nationals, releases video claiming responsibility

On 16th October (local time), an ISIS terrorist killed two Swedish nationals and injured a third person in Brussels, Belgium. The authorities have declared it as an act of terrorism.

Jilted ex’s lies: Mahua Moitra posts cryptic message amid rumours that she was being ‘betrayed’ by her ex

Mahua Moitra's cryptic post stating that the allegations against her are based on the lies of a “jilted ex” comes in the wake of social media rumours that her Ex has betrayed her.

Mani Shankar Aiyar, Danish Ali among opposition leaders who visited Palestinian embassy to show solidarity after Israeli retaliation

The joint resolution presented to the Palestinian Ambassador was signed by 16 opposition leaders, expressing solidarity after Israeli retaliation to Hamas attacks.

MahuaGate: TMC MP Mahua Moitra sends notice to advocate Dehadrai and BJP MP Dubey, alleges her personal things including ‘dog’ was stolen

Mahua Moitra send legal notices to Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai after the BJP MP, based on a letter by Dehadrai, acccused the TMC MP was taking bribes for queries

Delhi liquor scam: Agencies contemplating making Aam Aadmi Party an accused in the case, Supreme Court informed

The Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation told the Supreme Court on Monday that they are contemplating making the Aam Aadmi Party an accused in the Delhi liquor policy case.

Hamas willing to release hostages if Israel ends airstrikes on Gaza: Iranian Foreign Ministry

According to Iranian Foreign Ministry, Hamas is 'potentially' ready to release nearly 200 hostages it has held since 7th October attack provided Israel stops airstrikes on Gaza strip.

‘Mahua Moitra bribery scam shows how some Indian elements have been working with foreign powers’: Adani Group on MahuaGate

The Adani group noted that a conspiracy was underway to specifically target Gautam Adani and his group of companies through parliamentary questions.

Human shields, electric shock and ISIS-style live-streamed killings’: Isreal shares details of Hamas manual outlining tactics to torture hostages

The Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, revealed that the Hamas terrorists were given a booklet called "The Warrior's Guide: Jihadi Version" that described the inhumane methods the Islamist terrorists should adopt to torture the captives

‘Stop spreading fake news and hatred about Israel’: Israel’s Consul General in India slams Mohammed Zubair for spreading disinformation

"Mr Zubair, stop spreading fake news and hatred about Israel," Israel's Consul General in India tweeted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

MahuaGate: IT Min Chandrasekhar highlights Parliament question on data centre, hints Moitra’s query was seeking to benefit a private company

"I am not aware or privy to the full facts or background on this - but if it is true then it's a terrible travesty and misuse of PQs," Rajeev Chandrasekhar added.

“Her father is always drinking, sleeping…does he work 18 hours a day”: Telangana BJP leader takes swipe at CM KCR over his daughter’s jibe

Telangana BJP Mahila Morcha chief Geetha Murthy took a dig at CM KCR over his daughter's remarks attacking the BJP.

‘Help save Palestine’: UP cop Suhail Ansari suspended after he seeks donation for Islamist terrorist organisation Hamas on Facebook

UP cop Suhail Ansari asked for donations to save Palestine, claiming the amount received would be sent directly to the Islamist terror organisation Hamas

SC rejects woman’s plea seeking termination of 26-week pregnancy

The court directed the government to bear all medical costs and the delivery to be conducted by AIMS at the appropriate time.

Sharad Navratri Puja celebrated at Sharda Temple near LOC for the first time since partition, Home Minister Amit Shah shares news

Taking to X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the development has a profound spiritual significance noting that the puja rituals were held for the first time since 1947 in the Sharda Temple in Kashmir.

The 34-day war in 2006: How Israel made Hezbollah regret their ‘act of war’ and why Hamas must learn from it

"We did not think, even one per cent, that the capture would lead to a war at this time and of this magnitude." Hezbollah terrorist Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah lamented.

Hermes, Louis Vuitton bags, iPhones, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, and more: Read how much the items Mahua Moitra was allegedly bribed with cost

From bags to expensive wines, and designer shoes: How expensive are the items that Mahua Moitra allegedly took as bribe in exchange for questions in Parliament.

American journalist slams AltNews cofounder Mohammed Zubair for painting a target on her back for exposing Hamas propaganda

American journalist Amy Mek said Alt News’ co-founder Mohammad Zubair has been painting a target on her back for exposing Hamas propaganda.

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 years; will be a part of Los Angeles Games in 2028

The proposal from Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 to include these games in the programme was accepted at the ongoing 141st IOC session being held at Mumbai.

Allahabad HC sets aside the death penalty of Moninder Pandher and his servant Surendra Koli in the infamous Nithari killing case

Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher are the two main convicts in the Nithari serial killings that took place in 2005-2006

Petty politics over death of Agniveer Amritptal ends up hurting honour of both the Army as well as his family

Agniveer Amritpal Singh passed away on 10th October from a gunshot wound to the head while serving with his regiment, the 10 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, in the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir.

UP: Stones pelted on Hindu yatras while passing through Muslim-dominated areas in Kushinagar and Aligarh, police deny communal angle

Hindu processions in Aligarh and Kushinagar came under attack when they were passing through Muslim-majority regions of the said towns.

Maharashtra: VHP raises objection over construction of slaughterhouse in Daund over suspicion of cow slaughter, calls it illegal, unnecessary

The Hindu community members met state BJP chief Chandrashekar Bavankule on October 15 and demanded the revocation of permission granted for the construction of the slaughterhouse.

After Islamist terror attack by Hamas on Israel, American landlord stabs 6-year-old Palestinian boy 26 times screaming ‘Muslims must die’

Following the widespread devastation that the Palestinian Islamist terror group Hamas inflicted upon Israel, the American landlord barged into the house of his tenant and launched a vicious attack on the mother-son duo, screaming "You Muslims must die"

Muslim organizations to protest at Jantar Mantar against Israel, Reza Academy, which earlier rioted for Rohingyas, to hold a press conference in Mumbai

Muslim Organisations have criticised Israel for counter attack on Hamas and showed solidarity for the Palestinian cause,

Palestinian National Authority, which controls West Bank, criticises terror attack by Hamas, remarks removed within hours

The Palestinian National Authority was established in 1994 and is a self-governing body in the West Bank region.

Israel targets military infra inside Lebanon while USA, France warn Hezbollah against joining the war

Notably, on Sunday morning, six anti-tank guided missiles were fired toward an Israeli town and military outposts near the Lebanon border, killing at least one civilian, according to The Times of Israel.

Israel resumes water supply to Gaza but electricity supply remains suspended, Red Cross demands Hamas grant immediate access to Israeli hostages

A senior Israeli official confirmed that Israel has resumed water supply to the Gaza Strip after stopping it briefly following the Hamas terrorist attack

Ubuntu takes down its latest Desktop release after finding anti-semitic, homophobic and other hate speech in Ukrainian translation

Ubuntu, the most popular distribution of Linux, has taken down its latest version after noticing hate speech in Ukrainian translations of the release

Amid diplomatic standoff over baseless allegations against India, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau extends Navratri wishes to Hindus

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday extended his wishes to the Hindu community on the occasion of the Navratras.

Iraqi Parliament calls for activation of Arab Defence Treaty against Israel, reiterates demand for emergency session of Arab League

The Iraqi Parliament has given a call for the activation of the Arab Defence Treaty against Israel in response to its relentless onslaught against the Gaza Strip

156 youths cheated of over Rs 5 lakh by a man offering cheaper passes for Falguni Pathak’s garba night in Mumbai

156 youths were allegedly cheated of about Rs 5 lakh while trying to buy passes for "garba night" by Falguni Pathak in Mumbai

Tensions intensify on the Israel-Lebanon border as Hezbollah fires rockets & missiles killing one civilian, IDF restricts the border area

Lebanon's terrorist group Hezbollah fired at least five anti-tank missile & nine rockets at Israel, killed one civilian & injured three

Mahua Moitra asks questions in Parliament in exchange for money and gifts from businessman Darshan Hiranandani, alleges Nishikant Dubey

BJP's Nishikant Dubey sought inquiry against Mahua Moitra and urged immediate suspension over allegations of taking money for asking questions in the Parliament

‘Butchered, limbs mutilated, raped’: Israeli forensic teams reveal atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists

During the forensic analysis of victims of Hamas terror attack, they found multiple signs of torture, rape, and other atrocities

Hamas actively preventing Palestinians from leaving north Gaza, says Israel Defence Forces, releases phone call with Gaza resident

While Israel Defence Forces have told residents of North Gaza to evacuate to Sought Gaza ahead of ground invasion, Hamas is preventing the residents from moving