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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.

MVA candidate and Swara Bhaskar’s husband, Fahad Ahmad, tearless-cries and whines inconsolably after his nomination is accepted: Read why

Swara Bhaskar husband Fahad Ahmad was whining and crying inconsolably after his nomination was accepted for the Maharashtra assembly election

Chhattisgarh HC upholds divorce granted to Hindu man from Christian wife who used to abuse Hindu customs, deities: Details

The Chhattisgarh HC upheld divorce granted to Hindu Husband from his Christian wife who used to mock his religious beliefs

Court in Russia hits Google with mind-boggling fine of 2 Undecillion Rubles, a number with 36 zeros, for banning Russian media outlets

A court in Russia has ordered Google to pay an astronomical amount of 2 undecillion Rubles, or around 20 decillion USD for blocking several media outlets.

Calcutta High Court denies to curb animal sacrifice in Goddess Kali temple, says practices in East India differ from those in North India

Calcutta High Court refused to give any interim relief and referred the matter to the chief justice's bench.

Ayodhya is celebrating the first Diwali after the consecration of Ram temple, know why it is being called “Mahaparva”

Yogi Adityanath has declared it a grand festival and invited everyone to join in and the people of Ayodhya have also shown great enthusiasm to celebrate Diwali in a grand manner to welcome Lord Ram.

West Bengal: Doctor Noor Alam rapes a woman after injecting her with a sedative, blackmails her with obscene video; victim attempts suicide

A West Bengal doctor, Noor Alam, was arrested as he allegedly raped and blackmailed a female patient. He filmed the act and threatened to make it viral.

Disengagement by India and China in Ladakh’s Depsang and Demchok completed, coordinated patrolling to start soon

The disengagement process between India and China in Depsang and Demchok in Eastern Ladakh was completed today, Indian Army sources said

Uttar Pradesh: 17 years old national level taekwondo player Anurag Yadav beheaded in Jaunpur over land dispute

Minor boy Anurag Yadav beheaded by man from neighbourhood in UP's Jaunpur over a decades old land dispute

New Zealand: SFJ’s Khalistan referendum on India’s radar, former MP Kanwaljit Bakshi says only a ‘tiny and vocal minority’ supporting it

Former MP Kanwaljit SIngh Bakshi voiced concerns over New Zealand’s Khalistan referendum, warning it could strain India-New Zealand relations and is not representative of the Sikh majority.

US elections: Ballot boxes burned in Oregon and Washington, police recover note reading “Free Gaza”

It is unclear whether the statement came from the person involved in the arson fires, but sources indicate that the slogan "Free Gaza" was inscribed on all three incendiary devices.

As PM Modi slams Delhi & West Bengal for not implementing Ayushman Bharat, data shows other opposition ruled states are among top beneficiaries of...

While Delhi and West Bengal have not adopted Ayushman Bharat scheme, data shows people in other opposition states are among major beneficiaries of the scheme

Uttarakhand: Minor girl goes missing in Tehri Garhwal, family accuses barber Salman of molesting and forcing her to convert to Islam, angry locals vandalise...

Tension erupted in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand after a minor Hindu girl went is missing and her family accused barber Salman of molesting and abducting her and forcing her to convert to Islam

UP: Amjad and 4 others assaulted minor Hindu Girls in Saharanpur; Dalit youth who tried to rescue them abused with casteist slurs, thrashed

The accused attacked the young Hindu girls in Saharanpur and intimidated them for not giving their phone numbers.

Third FIR registered against jailed journalist Mahesh Langa in Ahmedabad, now charged with defrauding businessman of Rs 28 lakh

This third FIR has been lodged by Pranav Shah, director of an advertising company named Khushi Enterprises, who claims that Mahesh Langa defrauded him of ₹28 lakh

Canada: Trudeau’s minister testifies with same old claims against India, admits to leaking sensitive intelligence to WaPo ahead of meeting with NSA Doval

Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Morrison testified against India and Home Minister Amit Shah claiming he was behind attacks on pro-Khalistani terrorists. he admitted to leaking sensitive information to WaPo ahead of meeting NSA Doval.

Anti-Hindu ‘Hindus For Human Rights’, with ties to Islamists, calls on London’s Mayor to ‘cut off all ties’ with Hindu institutions that helped organise...

The anti-Hindu organisation HfHR, which has a history of siding with anti-India elements and terrorist organisations, was miffed since these Hindu institutions had participated in organising the Diwali festival at London's Trafalgar Square on October 27.

Maharashtra: MLA Geeta Jain dismayed at not getting BJP ticket from Mira Bhayandar, says will contest as independent

Notably, Jain is the sitting independent MLA from the seat, but BJP announced Narendra Mehta as the candidate for the seat for the upcoming assembly polls.

Bangladesh: Muslim mob carries out vandalism, wanted to lynch Hindu boy by accusing him of committing ‘blasphemy’

A video of a blindfolded Hridoy Pal being carried on all fours by army officials has surfaced on social media. Muslims could be seen slapping the victim and encouraging others to assault him.

Maharashtra: Islamists abuse and threaten Hindu women over lighting up society on Diwali, video goes viral

A video of Islamists threatening and abusing Hindu women in a residential society in Maharashtra's Taloja over Diwali lightings has gone viral on the internet.

Spanish PM Sanchez uses UPI transaction to buy Ganesh statue in Mumbai

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday had firsthand experience of India's digital payment transactions when he used the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction to buy a Ganesh statue in Mumbai.

Ghaziabad: Clashes erupt in court between lawyers allegedly linked to SP and a judge, cops lathi charge

Videos of the altercation between police and lawyers emerged on social media showing cops employing lathi-charge to drive out lawyers from the courtroom.

“Haryana-Rajasthan challan war”: Female cop from Haryana refuses to pay Rs 50 fare in Rajasthan Roadways bus, leads to ‘challan war’ between the two...

In what is being called a revenge move, Haryana Police levied penalties on more than 50 Rajasthan buses operating on busy routes such as Gurugram and Faridabad shortly after the video went viral on social media.

BBC insinuates attack on Muslims after UP and Uttarakhand govts announce strict punishment for contamination of food with spit, urine and dirt

BBC tried to portray the rules as solely affecting Muslims when they apply to all communities, irrespective of religion.

Have never used leather, never will: Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori refutes claims that her Dior bag is made using leather

Jaya Kishori said, “The bag is a customised piece. There is no leather in it, and the customization means it can be made according to personal wishes."