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Congress claims Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife has 3 passports: Read how the documents presented by Pawan Khera are forged with mismatched details

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has already said that he and his wife will file both criminal and civil defamation cases against Pawan Khera for presenting forged documents

From sacred relic to subject of controversy: Why the Shroud of Turin fuels debates over authenticity, narrative building, and attempts to link it to...

Researchers have discovered DNA traces from India on the famous linen cloth, which many believe to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ.

Judiciary, chatbots and hallucinations: As Gujarat High Court draws a red line on AI, why human judgment is non-negotiable

From banning AI in adjudication to restricting evidence processing and imposing accountability, the Gujarat High Court’s policy responds to growing misuse of AI tools, as courts increasingly confront fabricated citations and unreliable outputs in proceedings.

Hindu faith hasn’t died in the Islamic country of Iran: Read the story behind the 134-year-old Lord Vishnu temple in Bandar Abbas

The historic Hindu temple in Bandar Abbas, Iran, stands as a 130-year-old symbol of trade and devotion.

The Guardian peddles fake news about the BAPS temple, attempts to divide Hindus by falsely claiming that Dalit workers were exploited: Read the truth...

The Guardian's propaganda piece has reignited a debate that was already settled after a detailed federal investigation in the United States found no wrongdoing.

As mob holds judicial officers hostage in Malda’s Kaliachak, read how Muslims resorted to anti-Hindu riots in 2016 at the same place over Kamlesh...

The 2016 Malda riots saw a massive protest against Kamlesh Tiwari’s remarks turn into widespread violence.

‘Fact-Checker’ Alt News publishes misleading report: Claims that Election Commission portal features applicable pan India are barriers for West Bengal voter lists

Alt News claimed that features like download limit and CAPTCH on ECI portal, and image only voter lists are barriers in West Bengal voter lists, while the fact is these are default feature for all the states and UTs

Guess who is representing Mamata govt after mob violence in Muslim-dominated Malda, where judicial officers wailed for their lives and SC said it was...

Interestingly, Kapil Sibal has throughout his career been a part of landmark cases, many anti-Hindu, many anti-India. Sibal has consistently been on the “wrong side”.

Mofakkerul Islam, AIMIM rable-rouser arrested for being the mastermind of Malda mob violence also has a TMC connection: Picture with Kalyan Banerjee, endorsement of...

In a desperate attempt, Mamata Banerjee attempted to absolve the close connection of Mofakkerul Islam and the Trinamool Congress party. However, a casual glance at his X (formerly Twitter) posts from 2018 reveals a different story.

Education Ministry notifies NCERT as Deemed University: Read what it means and how the organisation will change

The Union Ministry of Education has formally notified the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) as an institution deemed to be a university,

Yogi govt in UP to grant legal land ownership to over 2,500 Bangladeshi Hindu refugee families living in India for decades: Read details

"Law is intended to benefit the public, not to cause them distress," Yogi stated regarding the land issues of Hindu refugees.

Muslim mob goes on a rampage in Malda, gheraoing Judicial officers, pelting stones: Read how the violence was instigated by AIMIM leader Mofakkerul Islam...

Several videos of Mofakkerul Islam have been going viral on social media, where he can be seen making inflammatory statements.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar hands over Malda violence case to NIA: Here’s what SC observed, DM and Home Secretary didn’t reach scene, even food and...

A Bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipin Pancholi took sou motu cognisance of the Malda incident after being alerted by the Calcutta High Court CJI. The apex court came down heavily on the West Bengal government and the Malda district administration.

Walk of shame: Maharashtra police adopts a fresh strategy to deal with crime and its glorification, the approach has already yielded positive results in...

"We want youngsters who may otherwise be influenced by such elements to see what happens to them eventually," Karnik stated.

‘The News Minute’ runs propaganda article trashing BJP for asking people of temple town in Kerala to elect Hindu MLA: Read how the portal...

If questioning why the Hindu cultural heartland of Guruvayur did not have a single Hindu MLA in 50 years, and wearing Rudraksh beads and saffron clothes, is turning a constituency into a ‘laboratory’, then other constituencies where Hindus have faced consistent political neglect should also be turned into such laboratories.

Personal jab at French President, ridiculing British warships, invoking Pearl Harbour and more: US President Donald Trump’s shocking conduct during the Iran war

"How do you like the performance? I mean, Venezuela is obvious. This might be even better," Trump asked during an interview.

AAP removes Raghav Chadha as Rajya Sabha deputy leader: How Chadha’s ‘growing clout’ challenged Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP’s power structure

AAP’s sidelining of Raghav Chadha signals a calculated move to contain a rising voice that risked unsettling its centralised power structure and challenge Arvind Kejriwal's supremacy.

The Soros Boardroom and India’s shadow diplomats: A network worth examining

With Soros-linked funding backing ICG and his past criticism of India, the presence of former top Indian officials on its board and their public positions raise broader questions about alignment and influence.

Jharkhand: Muslims pelt stones at Ram Navami procession in Dhanbad, police tie Hindus with rope and parade them like criminals, NHRC issues notice

Complaint stated that police humiliated organisers including Shatrughan Mahato by tying ropes around their waists and parading them publicly. NHRC issued notice to Chief Secretary and DGP of Jharkhand after taking cognisance of allegations.

UK launches independent probe into Pakistani Grooming Gangs after decades of institutional failures: Read how previous probes failed and why new inquiry is announced

The panel will conduct local investigations in areas where significant response failures have been identified with respect to child sexual exploitation by grooming gangs.

‘This is not our war’: Keir Starmer announces UK will not be dragged into Iran war while Trump threatens to pull out of NATO,...

In a national address, PM Starmer said, “The conflict in the Middle East has now entered a second month. And while we are working at pace for de-escalation and peace, it is now clear that the impact of this war will affect the future of our country. So today, I want to reassure the British people that no matter how fierce this storm……we are well-placed to weather it and that we have a long-term plan to emerge from it a stronger and more secure nation.”

After a 15-year gap, India’s first fully digital Census 2027 starts on 1st April: All you need to know about the questionnaire and the...

A robust three-tier training structure has been prepared for this massive national campaign, in which 45,000 field trainers have been trained by 100 national trainers and 2000 master trainers.

Russian tanker reaches Cuba with humanitarian cargo of 700,000 barrels of oil: Read how US embargo is crippling the country as Trump tries another...

Trump already threatened that Cuba could be the next nation to encounter US troops and wants the "honour" of "taking" it.

‘War may end soon’: Donald Trump says US forces may wind up campaign against Iran within two-three weeks, possibly without any deal with Iranian...

During a media interaction at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said, “We'll be leaving very soon. I would say within two weeks, maybe three. We knocked out a tremendous amount of missile-making facilities.”

UP: Kanpur police bust kidney racket, 6 including 5 doctors arrested. Read how a Rs 50,000 dispute exposed multi-crore organ trade; Exclusive details

Police action began after a donor reported underpayment, exposing illegal transplants carried out using a three hospital model. FIR details recovery of medical equipment, absence of documentation, and admissions made without records across involved hospitals.

Mamata resorts to erasing Bengali with Urdu to appease Muslims: Read how the TMC chief is dividing Hindus and rallying Muslims using her language...

Mamata Banerjee is using language politics to consolidate specific voter bases while simultaneously labeling non-Bengali Hindus as "outsiders" to create a social divide.

India at the end of Naxalism: How a violent movement was born, sustained and finally crushed — tracing the shift from political ambiguity to...

As India becomes free from the menace of Maoist-Leftist terrorism, here is a look back at the birth, life and death of Naxalism in India.

From peddling fake news and cropped videos to misleading narratives: A deep dive into the propaganda handles that were restricted in India

The debate surrounding the restriction of these accounts has largely been framed in terms of free speech versus censorship. However, such a binary framing overlooks the underlying context.

Iran’s proxy force Houthis join the war, threaten to disrupt Bab al-Mandeb strait: Read what it means for global trade with Strait of Hormuz...

Between December 2023 and early 2024, container shipping across the Red Sea decreased by 90%. Large shipping companies like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and MSC diverted their ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in an additional 14 days and more than $1 million in fuel expenses per trip.

US Defence Secretary Hegseth’s broker sought to invest millions in defence companies before Iran attack, says report. Read how US has been trying to...

Hegseth's department was preparing to execute an attack on Iran while his broker tried to make the investment in defence fund.

Rural woman, fluent English, brand collabs: Read why Pujarani Pradhan ‘LifeOfPujaa’ is making the ‘elite’ world uncomfortable

From pronunciation mockery to debates over authenticity, Pradhan’s rise and backlash reveal how agency involvement, content editing, and shifting personal identity narratives trigger scrutiny when a rural creator gains visibility and commercial success online.

Which car insurance companies offer instant policy approval and same-day issuance?

After policy selection, the customer makes payment online through card, UPI or net banking. After successful payment, the insurer verifies the information. The policy is then delivered through email or a mobile application.

US boots on ground in Iran imminent? Read how Washington is fortifying its troop presence in the Gulf as the West Asia war drags...

A CNN report published last week says that around 2,000 to 4,000 paratroopers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division were being flown in as an “Immediate Response Force” prepared for quick insertion operations, in addition to over 4,000 Marines and sailors onboard USS Tripoli and USS Boxer (2,500 Marines and sailors).

Who is Bilal Bin Saqib? The mysterious rise of the “crypto bro” who leveraged digital finance to reset Pakistan-US ties

Pakistan has evidently employed flattery and cryptocurrency to obtain favors from the Trump administration.

Influencer levelling allegations on Nitin Gadkari gets a defamation notice, but not Caravan magazine: Read how a thin line between caution and assertion played...

In both law and journalism, there exists a clear distinction between suggesting a possibility and asserting a fact. The former invites scrutiny; the latter demands proof. By collapsing this distinction, the video effectively converts a layered investigative narrative into a categorical allegation.

Inside India’s final push against Naxalism: How roads and security ops are bringing Chhattisgarh’s Maoist strongholds into the mainstream

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai made a strong statement on 18th March, claiming that Naxalism in the state is effectively over.

India pulls the plug on Chinese CCTV makers with new norms from 1st April: Read how ‘connected’ cameras are a national security issue now,...

New rules mandate security testing, source code scrutiny, and trusted components, while audits expose gaps in fragmented networks, showing how unregulated CCTV systems and compromised devices can create serious vulnerabilities in national security infrastructure.

‘Trump’s ‘kissing my a**’ remark on Saudi Crown Prince sparks outrage: Here’s how Muslims in Indian subcontinent reacted and why it triggered an ‘Ummah...

When a Saudi Arabian leader is disrespected, or an Iranian leader is assassinated, it elicits a personal, religious outrage.

Mamata Banerjee claims fish is not eaten in BJP-ruled states: Read how TMC’s claims of BJP banning non-vegetarian food are completely baseless and blatant...

Mamata Banerjee falsely claimed that “fish is not eaten in BJP-ruled states” and warned that if the BJP comes to power in Bengal, they wil ban fish

Planning attacks on India, seeking annexation of Jammu and Kashmir: US Congress report exposes the nefarious agenda of Pakistan-based terror ecosystem

It detailed multiple terror groups operating from Pakistani soil, flagged persistent networks targeting India, and highlighted how these organisations continue to function despite years of military operations against them, showing how Pakistan has failed to control terror outfits operating from its soil.

Threats of shooting PM Modi, destroying Israel ignored, but the girl who gave a toy to CM Yogi branded ‘Hindu terrorist’: Why Yashaswini became...

A viral video of 5-year-old Yashaswini gifting a toy bulldozer to CM Yogi Adityanath has sparked a massive row. While the CM encouraged her to focus on studies, leftist commentators labeled the innocent interaction as "Hindu radicalisation" and "terrorism."

IPL begins at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru: 9 months on, no justice in sight for victims of the 2025 RCB victory stampede

The investigation has placed direct responsibility on RCB, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment Networks.

Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales intervenes after edit war erupts to label the Dhurandhar film ‘propaganda’: Read about anti-Hindu editor Kautilya 3 and OpIndia’s expose...

OpIndia has consistently been highlighting how Wikipedia is populated by several editors who are driven by anti-Hindu and anti-India ideological biases and are inserting these biases in the pages they edit, as exemplified in the case of Dhurandhar.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel says GIFT City is now a fully operational financial hub, here is how it emerged as a vibrant reality driving...

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said that GIFT City has evolved from an initial concept into a fully operational international financial hub

Only 5 days of oil reserves in India? How BBC is fear mongering with misleading headlines—Here’s the truth behind this ‘British propaganda’

BBC Hindi’s latest piece selectively uses the “five-day reserve” statistic to strip away context and manufacture a false narrative of energy insecurity in India.

Stone pelting, violence and vandalism: Read how Islamists attacked Hindus during Ram Navami in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Rajasthan

Ram Navami celebrations in the country have come under attack in the past couple of days. Several incidents of stone and brick pelting by Islamists on Ram Navami processions and devotees have surfaced in multiple states.

Founder-Editor of The Wire claims ‘Dalit Porn’ article by Suraj Yengde is fake, here is how a viral screenshot led to outrage and debate

"Bahujan content creators must make porn featuring Brahmin-Yadav women". Is the viral screenshot real? Here’s why people thought it was believable

As Fox News reveals Neville Roy Singham pumped millions to set up pro-China narrative laundering network, here is how 3 organisations including NewsClick ran...

This pro-China transnational network helmed by Neville Roy Singham comprises non-profits, activist groups, think tanks, and media outlets, operating as the propaganda machinery of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Several Roy Singham-funded organisations are consistently pushing anti-India and pro-China narratives in India.

Nine years of Uttar Pradesh’s reconstruction under CM Yogi Adityanath: A golden resolve for prosperity

Uttar Pradesh’s reconstruction over the past decade represents a significant chapter in India’s development narrative.