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‘Breaking Bad’ in Uttar Pradesh: Meth lab busted in Greater Noida, 95 kg of drugs seized, four including Tihar jail warden arrested; Mexican gang involved

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Methamphetamine in solid and liquid forms was uncovered in the operation by the authorities at Greater Noida.
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News Reports

How a woman can go to heaven, how to use Zakat Funds: Islamist posters across Bahraich where Ram Gopal Mishra was killed

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Islamic posters in Bahraich’s Maharajganj Bazaar on zakat use and “heavenly women” prompt concerns, with locals labelling the market a hub of Islamic activities amid rising tensions.
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News Reports

US ‘liberals’ angry after Jeff Bezos announces Washington Post won’t endorse Kamala Harris: How they are trying to prove blind political bias as moral...

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Amidst the continuous fall in subscription count of The Washington Post, Amazon founder and WaPo owner Jeff Bezos penned an opinion piece defending his decision to go neutral in this and future presidential elections in the US.
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News Reports

Bangladesh govt gives immunity to Islamists against prosecution, all hopes of ‘justice’ for persecuted Hindus end

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The Muhammad Yunus-led- interim government has issued an order exempting  'student protestors' from punishment for acts of violence committed between 15th July and 8th August.
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Cricket

He wasn’t serious: Paine on Warner’s possible retirement reversal

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Former Australian captain Tim Paine revealed that former opener David Warner was not serious and barely joking as he offered to come out of retirement from international cricket to help Australia
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News Reports

Mumbai: Hindus abused and attacked for bursting firecrackers, victims reveal Imran and his associates led the attack

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The video of the incident is making rounds on social media in which more than a dozen of the alleged accused persons can be seen attacking the Hindus for bursting firecrackers and celebrating Diwali. Thane Police has taken cognizance of the incident confirming that the attack happened.
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Editor's picks

The geopolitics of Starlink: What Elon Musk’s satellite internet would mean for India and Indian telecom players like Jio and AirTel

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Elon Musk’s Starlink's India entry has sparked concerns over sovereignty, data security, and market competition with major telcos like Jio and Airtel.
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News Reports

Liberal MP Parm Bains, who accused India of ‘foreign interference’ exposed as CCP collaborator: Read how China compromised federal elections in Canada

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Liberal Party MP from Steveston—Richmond East constituency, Parm Bains, has been outed as a collaborator of the Chinese Communist Party along with 2 other party leaders.
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Politics

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights problem of illegals in Jharkhand, asks removal of infiltrators from ‘Santhal Pargana’

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Himanta Biswa Sarma also said that Bangladeshi infiltrators are behind the 11 % rise in the Muslim population in Santhal Pargana.
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News Reports

Give soldiers, irrespective of religion, rights in Waqf Property: Uttarakhand Waqf Board

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In this spirit, they suggested a legal provision to allocate some benefits from waqf properties to soldiers or their families. This proposal was met with opposition from several MPs of opposition parties.
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Crime

Two cases of exploiting Hindu girls from two different states, shocking tales of physical exploitation and forced conversion: Nihal Khan and Aman Khan arrested

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According to Panchjanya, Nihal Khan has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act along with other sections including rape and forced conversion.
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OpIndia Explains

Hyderabad church accused of converting over 3,000 Hindus every month: How UK-linked Cavalry ‘Temple’ is spreading its tentacles in India

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Hyderabad's Calvary Temple is accused of converting 3,000 Hindus each month, funded by international groups, drawing criticism for its controversial conversion methods.
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Politics

Sharad Pawar created split in family, politics should not be brought to such a low level: Ajit Pawar’s emotional outburst in Baramati

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Ajit Pawar is fielded against his nephew and Sharad Pawar's grandson Yugendra Pawar, having lost the lok Sabha seat to his sister Supriya Sule the Maharashtra Deputy CM will be keen to prove his might in Baramati. 
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News Reports

Access to Ram Gopal Mishra’s house restricted, Hindu victims pressurised to remain silent: A 7-day account of OpIndia’s experience in Bahraich

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Barricades were placed three kilometers before Ram Gopal's home location, and officers cited "orders from above" when asked about the restrictions.
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Variety

‘Fishes in Sarayu River traumatised’, ‘Infringement of the rights of darkness lovers’, and ‘Muslims marginalised’: Leftwing reportage on Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya

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"What about the rights of fishes in Sarayu River? Who will account for the trauma they faced from the lighting up of 28 lakh lamps?" lamented a Germany-based YouTuber.
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News Reports

PM Modi and Spain’s Prime Minister launch Airbus-Tata C-295 aircraft facility in Vadodara: Everything to know about India’s first privately built military aircraft

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PM Modi paid tribute to former Tata Sons chairman late Ratan Tata who is reportedly the brains behind the project.
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News Reports

Why are Hindu organisations demanding demolition of the disputed mosque in Uttarkashi: Here’s all you need to know

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Hindus say that the mosque in Uttarkashi has been built illegally on government land. However, the district administration says that the mosque is old and is built on the land of the people of the Muslim community.
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News Reports

DMK minister targets actor Vijay’s Tamilga Vatri Kajhagam, says they are ‘C team of BJP’

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Vijay accused the DMK of deceiving the public under the guise of the Dravidian model and called the DMK government anti-people.
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News Reports

Delhi: Asif and his father Riyazuddin attack police officers, punch SHO in the face

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"Just settle it here and let him go, or else things won't go well," Riyazuddin threatened. He then held onto SHO Narpal Singh while Asif threw punches at his face.
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News Reports

AIMPLB President Maulana Khalid instigates Muslims to create unrest over Waqf Amendment bill, says it is ‘matter of life and death’

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Maulana Khalid claimed that the Modi government's main goal is to take Waqf land from Muslims.
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News Reports

Kerala govt refuses to prosecute Kalamassery blast accused Dominic Martin under UAPA, will be charged under IPC and Explosives Act

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The UAPA charges filed against Dominic Martin were reportedly dropped after the state refused to prosecute him under the said act. Martin will now stand trial for offenses only under several sections of the IPC and the Explosives Act.
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Crime

MP: Rustam, Akbar and Babu Khan enter Ram Mandir, offer namaz despite priest’s objections, police releases them after giving notice

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Despite the priest's protests, the three accused remained in the temple for almost 20 minutes before leaving.
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News Reports

Luxury hotels, extravagant parties, chartered flights and more: The life and times of The Hindu ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa, arrested for GST fraud

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Mahesh Langa leveraged his position as a journalist to engage in blackmail, settlements, and illicit business activities, reportedly earning millions through these means.
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News Reports

Growing cases of drug and weapon smuggling at India-Nepal border, security officials seize pistols, hashish, brown sugar and cash

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Speaking about the alleged security lapses, Nepali officials say that the lack of modern tools and devices is a major factor. “We don’t have modern tools and equipment at our security check posts.
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News Reports

Extremists vandalise two Hindu temples in Australia, break Shivling and loot donation boxes: Read about the past 5 attacks by Khalistanis

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The attacks on Shri Vishnu Shiva Mandir and Hindu temple & Cultural Centre coincided with the annual Diwali Mela held at the Albert Hall in Canberra.
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News Reports

“We should stop buying German equipment”: Piyush Goyal confronts German Vice Chancellor over China blocking sale of German tunnel boring machines to India

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Union Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday confronted German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck over China blocking sell of German Tunnel Borring Machines to India.
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News Reports

Bangladesh: Children dance to song mentioning Sheikh Hasina’s name at cultural event, furious DC orders arrest of five people, case registered to investigate

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Five people were arrested in Bangladesh for the crime of playing a song mentioning Sheikh Hasina’s name in an event organised by them
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News Reports

Jamia Milia Islamia: Differently abled Hindu student forced to convert to Islam, intimidated to wear Hijab to bring ‘Noor’ and not get raped

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According to a report by Organiser, the female student is pursuing a journalism course at Jamia Milia Islamia and has been subjected to harassment since July 2023.
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News Reports

Rift in MVA Alliance? Unhappy with Seat Sharing, Akhilesh Yadav’s SP to Contest 20 Seats in Maharashtra

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SP leader Akhilesh Yadav is reportedly unhappy with MVA's seat-sharing plan in Maharashtra, signalling possible alliance tensions. SP prepares to contest independently on 20 seats.
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News Reports

Maharashtra Polls: Swara Bhaskar’s husband Fahad Ahmad switches from SP to NCP (SP), fielded from Anushakti Nagar against Sana Malik

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SP leader and actor Swara Bhaskar's husband Fahad Ahmad joined the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) on Sunday and was fielded from the Anushakti Nagar seat
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News Reports

As The Hindu comes to the rescue of ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa, here is what we know about the cases of GST fraud and document...

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On 22nd October, the Gandhinagar Police filed a case against Mahesh Langa for the theft of confidential documents belonging to the Gujarat Maritime Board.
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News Reports

Lucknow: 10 hotels receive bomb threats via e-mail with ransom demand of USD 55,000

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At least 10 hotels in Lucknow received bomb threats demanding USD 55,000. Authorities launched a search, with the sender claiming bombs were hidden in black bags.
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News Reports

50 Durga idols used to be immersed, this time only 20, some idols with broken hands, some with broken legs: Bahraich after the murder...

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On October 13, in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, devotees going to immerse the idol of Maa Durga were attacked by an Islamist mob.
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News Reports

Rare floods after extraordinary rains in Sahara turn deserts in Morocco green, lakes lying dry for decades filled with water

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Intense and unseasonal rainfall has led to flooding in parts of the Sahara Desert near the Draa Valley in Morocco, sparking an unprecedented wave of vegetation growth across the arid landscape
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News Reports

Indian man faces unexpected racism in New Zealand: “I feel like an outsider even after two years”

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An Indian man’s story reveals racism in New Zealand, sharing his struggle for acceptance despite attempts to integrate, showing challenges immigrants face abroad.
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News Reports

Gujarat: Police detain over 50 Bangladeshis, living in Ahmedabad with Hindu names, had built encroachments on water body after dumping waste

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The infiltrators had prepared forged documents such as Aadhar cards and PAN cards with the signature of a local corporator. They also exploited government loopholes to avail welfare schemes
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News Reports

Pakistan finally beats India: Lahore becomes the most polluted city in the world ahead of Delhi

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Lahore's air quality reached alarming levels, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) approaching 700 mark on Sunday, according to global monitoring sites, ARY News reported.
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Cricket

Sanjay Manjrekar criticises Indian top order after series defeat against New Zealand: Says 3 out of top 4 short of confidence against spin

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Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment with Team India's batting during their shambolic loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune, which led to the hosts' first-ever series loss at home in 12 years.
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News Reports

Mumbai: Stampede at Bandra train terminus – 9 injured, 2 critical; incident occurred due to heavy Diwali rush

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A stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus injured nine passengers as crowds rushed to board an early-arriving train.
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IIT Bombay invites Mahmood Farooqui, once accused of rape, to perform ‘Mahabharata’ on Diwali: Know about the case against him

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The Delhi High Court acquitted the film director of all charges in 2017, claiming that Mahmood Farooqui did not understand that there was 'no consent' on the part of the victim.
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Social Media

Instagram ‘influencer’ harasses foreign tourists at India Gate for reels, leaves public outraged

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Videos of influencer Sachin Kumar harassing tourists at India Gate went viral, sparking outrage and calls for police action as concerns rise over visitor safety in India.
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News Reports

Plea for additional survey at Gyanvapi complex which was rejected by court was not filed by us, clarifies advocate of the main petitioners in...

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Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain clarified that the plea for additional survey at Gyanvapi, which was rejected by court, was not filed by a different party
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News Reports

FIR registered against Jharkhand Congress leader Irfan Ansari for derogatory remarks against BJP’s Sita Soren

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An FIR has been registered against Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari by the EC for allegedly making derogatory remarks about BJP leader Sita Soren in Jamtara district.
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News Reports

Union govt issues advisory to curb hoax bomb threats on social media, directs platforms to remove and report threats, cooperate with authorities

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Amid the relentless hoax bomb threat calls to flights in the country, union govt on Saturday issued detailed guidelines to social media platforms to tackle the issue
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News Reports

‘There is infighting in Congress on Leader of Opposition’: Haryana CM Saini

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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said the delay in the selection of the Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly is due to infighting in the Congress party.
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News Reports

Centre to launch nationwide drive against manufacturers and retailers of substandard helmets

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The Department of Consumer Affairs has written to District Collectors (DCs) and District Magistrates (DMs) to launch a nationwide campaign targeting manufacturers and retailers who sell non-compliant helmets for two-wheeler riders.
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News Reports

Jharkhand elections: Congress MLA Irfan Ansari uses abusive words targeting BJP leader Sita Soren, BJP files complaint with EC

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“rejected maal” remark by Congress MLA Irfan Ansari against BJP’s Sita Soren has triggered protests. BJP demands Election Commission action and accuses Congress of disrespecting tribal women.
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News Reports

GST fraud case: The Hindu ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa’s bail plea rejected, Crime Branch had opposed bail citing hindrance in ongoing investigation

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The Hindu 'journalist' Mahesh Langa was arrested on October 8 in connection with the GST fraud case involving over 200 illegal companies registered across the country.
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News Reports

49 drugs, including calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets, fail quality tests by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

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CDSCO reports 49 drugs, including calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets, failed quality tests in September. Several flagged as spurious and recalled to ensure public safety.
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News Reports

Hindus were target of Lathicharge, stone pelting, and bullets; Islamists didn’t even get a scratch: Eyewitness of Bahraich violence

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After this anti-Hindu violence, the violent mob played the victim card and the leftists started portraying the Muslim community as the victim. OpIndia's investigation revealed that the real victims of the violence are Hindus.
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