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‘Will change POCSO Act, add death penalty for rapists of minors below 12 years old’: Maneka Gandhi

Her comments come after the heinous rape and murder of an 8-year old girl in Jammu & Kashmir.

AAP workers wearing saffron clothes waved swords at mosque as part of conspiracy, rebel party leader alleges

They are seen sloganeering 'Jai Shree Ram' and dancing on drums outside what looks like a mosque.

Dawood aides arrested for plotting to murder pro-Ram Mandir Shia Wakf board Chief

He had received a threat call from a Dawood aide back in January

Indian citizen Ibrahim Zubair Mohammad pleaded guilty in a USA court for funding Al Qaeda

Ibrahim will be deported to India after completion of the jail sentence

Was the violence in Madhya Pradesh during the 2nd April Dalit protests paid for?

On 2nd April, a nationwide bandh call was made to protest against the SC order, seeking to prevent the misuse of the SC/ST Act.

Imran Khan depicted as Lord Shiva on social media, Pakistani Hindus raise objection

The image was shared by a supporter's page of Nawaz Sharif's party.

Watch: Hyderabad’s Osmania Hospital infested with stray dogs and cats

The casual attitude of the hospital is shocking.

Review – Secret Empires: How the American Political Class Hides Corruption and Enriches Family and Friends, by Peter Schweizer

The book could very well be named, 'Secret Empires: How the Indian Political Class Hides Corruption...'

Why is it easier for Congress to hold on to its allies as compared to the BJP?

Congress is not seen as a threat by regional parties where it plays second fiddle to them.

Calcutta High Court suspends all poll processes of Panchayat elections marred by large-scale violence

Poll processes like scrutiny and withdraw of nominations has been paused as a result

Transgenders will now be recognized as an independent category in the application forms of PAN cards

The Transgender community was facing difficulty in linking their PAN Card and Aadhar due to gender mismatch.

Narendra Modi just gave 12,000 horses to Bihar’s development dream chariot

If Modi has his way, nobody will ever ask again: Why is Bihar this way?

People demand arrest of Vadra’s relative after he shares sensitive information about PM’s travel

A person, incidental a supporter of Narendra Modi, was booked for very similar reasons recently.

Piyush Goyal calls out journalist who asked motivated questions based on fake news

He was speaking at a Lokmat event after being named the politician of the year by the media group

Tired of neglect from top leadership, Congress MLA and MLC from Rae Bareli quit the party

Exit of party members from Congress in Rae Bareli adds to woes of the party in UP

FIR registered against BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar, case handed over to CBI

CBI will now decide on the arrest of the MLA as the case has been transferred to them.

See what expenses of Arvind Kejriwal are borne by the tax payers

The 'aam aadmi' does not seem that 'aam' after all!

Read why people are sporting this t-shirt with ‘militant’ Hanuman image

Lord Hanuman would keep the leftist bhoot-pishaach away from India.

Full text : Interview with Jamie Bartlett, the man who exposed Congress’ links to Cambridge Analytica

An interview, which if read in the Indian context, may as well give you sleepless nights

Yasin Malik arrested, protests erupt in Srinagar

Malik was concerned that BJP could go to any extent to ensure that Kashmir would be a focal point during 2019 elections.

AAP leader Kumar Vishwas who once exposed Kejriwal, removed as party’s Rajasthan-in-charge

The party has claimed that he wasn't paying much attention to the party's affairs

Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan unhappy with Rahul Gandhi for using their name in political fights

Rahul Gandhi insinuated the financial gains of Shirdi Industries as 'Shirdi ke chamatkar'

A professor of international economics highlights challenges facing Belt and Road Initiative

The BRI faces several challenges which might affect its viability if they are they are not addressed

Indian Railways announces ambitious tourism plan centred around metre-gauge tracks

The defunct metre gauge lines are set to be converted into heritage routes

Rabri Devi writes to Nitish Kumar after Bihar government withdraws security staff deployed at her residence

Rabri Devi says if anything happens to her and her family, the state home ministry will be responsible

On Point with Nupur Sharma : Tell all interview of Honourable Minister Smriti Irani

Episode 2 of On Point with Nupur Sharma where Minister Smriti Irani clears the air

Head of SIT assures full security to the family of rape victim in Unnao

The SIT is expected to send a report to the chief minister by evening

Sonia Gandhi began and ended her Presidentship without getting more than 30% votes in general elections

The 31% jibe against Narendra Modi is nothing but a juvenile argument.

Aligarh family allege being victimised by the misuse of SC/ST Act after 12 FIRs were lodged against them

District officials state the man has been misusing the SC/ST Act to obtain compensation.

Tamil Nadu Church accused by ‘Dalit Christians’ of discrimination, including untouchability

The discrimination includes not giving the 'Dalit Christians' a priest status

Sunni Waqf Board claims Shah Jahan gave them Taj Mahal, SC demands transfer deed with his signature

CJI Mishra said 'these kinds of issues shouldn't waste the time of the Supreme Court'

Tripura CM accuses Left of spreading Marxist propaganda, to introduce NCERT books in state schools : Indian Express

Reports had emerged in 2016 that Indian history had been removed altogether from class 9 textbooks by the Left.

TMC, which objected to ceremonial weapons during Hindu festivals, carries weapons during polls

The TMC has been accused of stifling opposition for the upcoming Panchayat polls

Priest who once served in India, arrested by Vatican on charges of child pornography

The Pope has been quite vocal in having zero tolerance for child sex abuse.

Modi government to change Nehru Memorial to Museum for all Prime Ministers of India

Congress has accused Modi government of attempting to destroy Nehru's legacy.

Hizbul terrorist declared traitor by devastated mother who vows to not accept his dead body

She has also called that he be shot dead if he indeed joined the terror organisation

West Bengal Election Commission withdraws order extending date for nomination papers for panchayat polls

Political violence in the run up to panchayat polls has been on the rise.

Remembering Arya Samaj – A pioneering initiative in reviving Hinduism

Swami Dayananda Saraswati proposed a Hindu response to missionary activities of Abrahamic faiths.

Farooq Ahmed Dar – A manufactured victim?

Farooq Ahmed Dar's 'ordeal' has its origins in the attitude of Kashmiri society