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Adani Power to stop supplying electricity to Bangladesh if dues not paid by 7 November, earlier 50% supply was cut

The Adani Group recently warned Bangladesh of a full power cut if outstanding dues aren't cleared by November 7, 2024

“Was not at my best as captain, batter…”: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma after series whitewash against New Zealand

Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips unleashed a spin web on Indian batter, spinning them towards history as New Zealand beat India by 25 runs.

Kerala Police register FIR against Union Minister Suresh Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance

Kerala Police has registered an FIR against Union Minister Suresh Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance by traveling on it to reach the Thrissur Pooram venue.

New York officials seized social media star Peanut the squirrel from its owner and killed it, becomes a political issue days before presidential elections

Peanut the squirrel, social media star, was euthanised by New York officials, sparking public outrage. Republicans have slammed the govt over the issue

Will kill you like Baba Siddique: Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Mahant of Gorakhnath Math, receives death threat

The caller threatened that Yogi Adityanath would face similar consequences as assassinated NCP leader Baba Siddique if he did not resign within 10 days.

“BJP stands out from other parties…Polls will ensure Jharkhand’s future”: Home Minister Amit Shah after releasing BJP’s Sankalp Patra

Amit Shah further said that the backward classes, the poor, the tribals, the Dalits are looking towards the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' with great hope.

Gujarat: Man falls prey to ‘Escort Scam’ in search of companionship, loses Rs 3 lakh

The incident highlights the risks associated with online escort services and the growing issue of cyber fraud in India.

Man who sent over 100 threatening emails about bombs to Indian airlines and PMO, wanted to get his book on terrorism published

Jagdish Uikey, 35, from Gondia, a Maoist-affected district in Maharashtra, has been regularly sending hoax emails about bombs aboard Indian flights and at PMO for months.

“Projected it differently”: Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan bizarrely attacks BJP over Waqf notice to farmers, then says they are reconsidering the issue

Karnataka Waqf and Minority Affairs minister Zameer Ahmed Khan slammed the opposition BJP in state for row over waqf notice to farmers and alleged that it was "projected differently."

Arvind Kejriwal promises to waive off ‘inflated’ water and electricity bills sent by Delhi Government if AAP is voted to power again

Arvind Kejriwal promised to resolve the issues and continue the 'benefits' if AAP is re-elected to power in the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly elections.

India condemns Canada after revelations that Indian diplomats were under audio-video surveillance, lodges protest calling it flagrant violation of conventions

India has lodged a formal protest with the Canadian government after revelations that its consular officials in Canada were subjected to audio and video surveillance.

US-supported Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens to attack Hindu temples if Diwali is celebrated with firecrackers

Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun wants Sikhs to ensure that Hindus don’t celebrate Diwali in their homes and temples in Punjab and elsewhere by bursting firecrackers.

Waqf Board claims 53 historical ASI monuments in Congress-ruled Karnataka, 43 of which have already been encroached by them

Once a property belongs to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), it cannot be de-notified and handed over to another party.

Indian companies sanctioned by the US say there will be no impact on their businesses, union govt says the firms have not violated any...

US sanctioned 19 Indian companies trading with Russia, blocking assets and banning US firms from engaging but the Impact remains minimal as Indian companies focus on domestic and Russian trade and have no business in USA

Uttarakhand CM Dhami lays the foundation stone for the renovation of Maa Purnagiri temple in Khatima

On this occasion, Uttarakhand CM said that this construction work will not only increase the grandeur of the temple but will also play a special role in preserving the area's religious and cultural heritage.

Amid bomb threats to flights, ammunition cartridge found in Air India flight from Dubai to Delhi after landing

Ammunition cartridges were found in the pocket of a seat on an Air India flight AI916 flying from Dubai to New Delhi

Sanjay Raut defends “imported maal” comment by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant against Shaina NC, claims it is not insult

Sanjay Raut on Saturday came out in support of fellow Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant over his "imported maal" remark against Shaina NC

Friendly fire? Maulana hounds Muslim Samajwadi party candidate over temple visit, issues ‘fatwa’ and tells her to recite Kalma

SP candidate Naseem Solanki faces fatwa for her Diwali temple visit. Maulana Razvi urges repentance, calling her a Sharia “criminal”.

AP Dhillon shooting case: Canadian police nab one suspect after 2 months, claim another suspect ‘fled to India’

On the intervening night of 1st and 2nd September, a shooting incident took place at the residence of Punjabi singer and rapper AP Dhillon in Canada.

West Bengal: BJP says Hindus were attacked during Maa Kali’s Visarjan procession, Kolkata Police claim ‘parking dispute’

On Saturday (2nd November), Kolkata Police claimed that the visarjan procession was not attacked. They alleged that a scuffle broke out between two individuals over bike parking, which later escalated.

Elon Musk slams CNN for peddling lies about Donald Trump, tells the channel to change its name to ‘Disinformation News Network’

Although Donald Trump asked Liz Cheney to walk the talk and fight with guns if she wished to continue her hawkish foreign policy stance, CNN chose to quote him out of context.

Canada now officially calls India a ‘state adversary’, accuses India of cyber-attacks against Canadians

A security report released on Wednesday by cyber security agency of India said that there are threats of cyber-attacks from India.

Kerala Story in Uttarakhand: Minor Hindu girl brainwashed into preaching Islam after meeting Muslim girl, then eloped with barber Salman, three arrested

The minor Hindu girl ran a social media account under a Muslim name and used it to propagate Islam.

Madhya Pradesh: Tensions grip Indore after clashes between two communities over bursting crackers; stones pelted, cars vandalised

Tensions enveloped the city of Indore after members belonging to a "community" objected to Hindus celebrating Diwali by bursting crackers.

‘Congress party is realising the folly of making unreal promises’: PM Modi tears into Congress after Kharge’s comments on poll guarantees

PM Modi said Congress party is realizing the hard way that making unreal promises is easy but implementing them properly is tough or impossible.

Union government designates Darranga near Bhutan border in Assam as authorised Immigration Check Post

Central government has designated the Darranga land check post in Assam's Tamulpur district as an official Immigration Check Post.

Case registered against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant over his “imported maal” remark on Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC

Shiv Sena Party on Friday filed a complaint against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Arvind Sawant for calling party leader Shaina NC "imported maal"

No buyers for crisis-stricken Pakistan International Airlines yet, one bidder offers a low 10 billion PKR

During a publicly televised bidding event, Blue World City, a real estate developer, presented its offer, which accounted for only 12 per cent of the government's stipulated price.

Reflection of his mentality, voters will teach him lesson: Shaina NC hits out at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant over his ‘imported maal’...

Shiv Sena-UBT MP Arvind Sawant insulted Shaina NC by calling her ‘imported her’ after she switched from BJP to Shiv Sena as per alliance seat sharing formula

Chhattisgarh: Missionaries use auto with saffron flag to enter village to convert people, flee after local youths and Bajrang Dal protest

Bajrang Dal handed over a memorandum to the local authorities and demanded strict action the matter.

Indian troops start patrolling the Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh following the India-China disengagement

Following disengagement between India and China, Indian troops started patrolling the Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh on Friday.

Faridabad: Muslim mob attacks Hindu family for bursting firecrackers on Diwali, molests young girl, victim family puts up ‘house for sale’ poster

In Faridabad, Haryana, a Hindu family was attacked by a Muslim mob over the use of firecrackers during Diwali celebrations

Karnataka: Fears of Waqf board occupying Hindu temples and houses lead to clashes between two sides in Kadakol, several houses vandalised and 5 people...

Violence erupted after rumours that Waqf Board is trying to register Hindu temples and houses around it as Waqf property in Kadakol in Karnataka

Shiv Sena (UBT) complains to EC over Diwali celebrations at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, BJP says Uddhav causing disgrace to Balasaheb’s legacy

The SS-UBT stated that the full Deepotsav expenditures shall be included in the election spending of the MNS nominee from the Mahim constituency, Amit Thackeray, the son of party head Raj Thackeray.

Bangladesh targets Hindus with ‘sedition’ after they organise massive protest rally against attack by Muslims: Here is what happened

The police gave in to the diktat of the local Muslims and arrested two Hindus, namely, Rajesh Chowdhury and Hriday Das, on charges of 'sedition.'

Donald Trump vows to protect Hindu Americans from radical Left’s anti-religion agenda, condemns anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh

In a bid to strengthen ties with India, Trump also expressed his desire to boost partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he referred to as a "good friend."

Muslim man pretends to be Hindu and marries woman in temple, forces her to convert to Islam after that, wants to sacrifice their son,...

Muslim man pretends to be Hindu, marries Hindu woman as per Hindu rituals then forces her to convert to Islam, now wants to sacrifice their son in a black magic ritual

Los Angeles Dodgers wins World Series defeating NY Yankees, fans celebrate by burning bus, looting stores, clashing with cops

Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 Baseball World Series Championship by defeating New York Yankees, celebrations turned to chaos as some fans started vandalism and loot

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar defends Hindus’ right to burst crackers, Maulana Tauqeer Raza opposes it and says Diwali is not a festival of firecrackers

Controversy erupted when Muslim cleric Tauqeer Raza commented on the firecracker issue during Diwali and said that the extensive use of firecrackers was a waste of money.

Spain: “Flood of the century” claims nearly a 100 lives, search on for bodies

Eastern part of Spain, especially Valencia, has been suffering from extreme floods as the area received one year's worth of rain within a few hours. Due to the rain, the area saw massive floods, destroying property all around, and also taking lives of dozens of people.

Mumbai BJP Chief Ashish Shelar opposes ticket given to Nawab Malik by NCP, says BJP can’t associate with such people

Mumbai BJP Chief Ashish Shelar said on Thursday that NCP Chief Ajit Pawar should not have given a ticket to Nawab Malik

Uttar Pradesh: Man dies in cylinder blast in Kanpur, wife injured

The explosion occurred when the victim identified as Surendra was unloading a cylinder in Kanpur's Sisamau on the occasion of Diwali.

Bharat can’t compromise on even an inch of its borders, we trust our soldiers, not enemies: PM Modi while celebrating Diwali with armed forces...

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said that today Bharat can't compromise on even an inch of its borders and said we trust the determination of our soldiers.

Japan Times publishes arguably the dumbest article about how Muslims are ‘starting’ to live in ghettos to feel safe, after violence which targeted Hindus

The Japan Times has published arguable the dumbest article peddling the usual Muslim victimhood and demonising Hindus

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces at Sir Creek area in Kachchh, Gujarat

The area PM is spending time in is an extremely inhospitable place, due to the very hot days and very cold nights. The terrain is also challenging. Prime Minister Modi has been spending Diwali with the troops since he took over in 2014.

Foreign interference in US elections? Chinese student charged with illegal voting in Michigan

After casting his ballot, the student reportedly contacted local election officials, attempting to retrieve his vote. Michigan's Secretary of State and Attorney General released a joint statement with Ann Arbour prosecutors following the charges.

While Delhi is suffering from poor Air Quality for weeks, AAP’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai, targeting Diwali, says ‘tonight is very important’

Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party had blamed Uttar Pradesh buses for pollution in Delhi, and now it seems, they are ready to blame Hindu festival Diwali.

England: Teenager who killed 3 kids and injured others charged with terrorism after police recover Al-Qaeda training module and biological weapon from his house

The UK police conducted a search at Rudakubana's residence and reportedly uncovered a PDF titled 'Military Studies in the Jihad Against the Tyrants: The Al-Qaeda Training Manual,' which prompted the terror-related charge.

Amanatullah Khan siphoned money collected for Delhi Riot victims through Waqf Board, bought property in second wife’s name: Unravelling ED investigation

AAP leader Amanatullah Khan siphoned money meant for Delhi anti-Hindu Riot victims, had floated fun through Waqf Board

AAP’s Kejriwal backs ban on firecrackers ahead of Diwali, here’s how AAP burst firecrackers to celebrate his bail, has been avoiding stubble burning issue...

Kejriwal's statement came a day after Bharatiya Janata Party politician Dinesh Sharma criticized the Delhi government's blanket ban on firecrackers, questioning why it is restricted to during Hindu festivals and not during Christmas or New Year.