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Odisha: Administration imposes 48-hour internet shutdown in Bhadrak Disrtict following violence over social media post

On 28th September, the Odisha government imposed a 48-hour internet shutdown in Bhadrak District following communal clashes over social media posts.

Pakistan PM once again whines at UN General Assembly about Kashmir, India slams the stale rhetoric, calls it a travesty

India slammed Pakistan at UNGA for its audacity to attack India and raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

5 arrested at Agartala Railway Station for entering India illegally from Bangladesh

he arrested include two Bangladeshi nationals identified as Nasim Molla (19) and Shathi Molla (33), one Rohingya Addus Salam (53) and two Indian touts Shabir Aarab (48) and Abdul Sakur Fakir Mahamad Khavra (40), as per information by Tapan Das, OC at the Agartala Rail Station.

MUDA scam: Petition filed in Karnataka High Court for CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah

A petition has been filed in the High Court of Karnataka, seeking a CBI probe against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged MUDA scam.

Pakistan: Shias and Sunnis kill each other over land dispute, more than 37 dead so far

The Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan has a long history of violent clashes between the two sects of Islam.

Kanpur Police dismisses report of assault on Bangladesh cricket team’s ‘super fan’ Tiger Roby, clarifies he collapsed due to illness

The Kanpur Police has dismissed reports that Bangladesh fan Tiger Robby was allegedly assaulted at the Green Park stadium on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh.

Jagan Mohan Reddy cancels trip to Tirupati temple amid beef fat row claiming ‘denied permission’, TDP claims he refused to sign declaration that he...

Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed that CM Naidu was spreading lies about the adulteration in ghee to shift focus.

Bangladesh: Durga Puja celebrations blocked by radical groups in several places, Hindus forced to change venues in some areas

The Hindu community in Bangladesh has been forced to change the venues of Durga Puja festival at some places due to repeated obstruction by the radical groups.

Syro Malabar Church stands up against Waqf Board’s plan to lay claim to the land of 600 families in Kerala, BJP extends support

Syro Malabar Church has supported amendments to the Waqf Board Act citing land dispute in Kerala.

Karnataka HC quashes case against NCPCR chief, slams complainant Ashraf Khan for ‘deliberate mischief’ to disturb peace. Read scathing observations by court

According to the high court, the complaint purposefully included these remarks to sow discord rather than unity.

“Bharat Mata ki Jai slogan is not hate speech”: Karnataka HC quashes FIR against 5 men who raised the slogan to celebrate PM Modi’s...

Karnataka High Court said that chanting Bharat Mata ki Jai slogans can never foment discord rather the slogan would only lead to harmony in the country

The first 100 days of the Modi government 3.0 promises a path of inclusive growth, committed to the goal of long-term reforms and nation-building

BJP under the leadership of Narendra Modi brings this confidence in the minds of citizens of the stability New India needs to flourish and prosper instead of narrow political interests, U-turns and appeasements

MP: VHP and Bajrang Dal protest against construction of illegal mosque on Gayatri Mandir land in Jabalpur

The incident unfolded in the Madhai region of the Ranjhi area of Jabalpur. The Hindu rights organisations alleged that the mosque question was built over land allotted for a Hindu temple. Amidst the protests by VHP and Bajrang Dal, the road connecting the mosque was closed and the area surrounding was cordoned off by the police.

Hamas claims ‘Israel is Waqf property’: How the politics of Islamic dominance uses the idea of Waqf as a tool in India too

From Israel to India, the hatred of Islamic radicalism uses the idea of Waqf as a tool to spread Islamic dominance and strip non-Muslims of the legitimate claim over their houses, properties and even the motherland.

Army Special Train narrowly averts sabotage attempt in Burhanpur: Read why railway employee Sabir had placed 10 detonators on tracks

A railway employee named Sabir was arrested for placing ten detonators on tracks near Sagphata between Nepanagar and Khandwa stations in the Bhusawal division.

Uttarakhand: Mob led by Asif Qureshi run riots at Dehradun railway station after Muslim girl travels from UP to meet Hindu lover

A total of 8 two-wheelers and a police vehicle were destroyed. The police reached the station immediately after being informed.

Owners of plots near land owned by Lalu Yadav’s family were persuaded to sell at lower prices with promise of railway jobs: ED in...

The ED in its Supplementary Prosecution complaint has accused Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members of obtaining illegal gratification in the form of land parcels in exchange for appointments in the Indian Railways.

Tirupati Laddu controversy, beef tallow and the mockery of the Hindu idea of pure vegetarianism

It is not a mockery coming from progressiveness or rationalism, often it’s a mockery that is coming from a sinister and vile agenda to weaken the faith and shame a community and culture that forms the civilisational fabric of India.

Assam: Mizo gospel singer and husband booked for forced religious conversion in ‘prayer’ meetings

An FIR was reportedly registered against the accused duo who were converting children to Christianity in their gospel meetings on a complaint lodged by RSS and other Hindu organisations.

No Durga Puja holiday, no puja outside temples, no idol immersion, display anti-India statements outside temples: Islamists in Bangladesh threaten Hindu community

Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta staged a protest against the use of a playground by the Hindus for the Durga Puja celebrations.

Raghuram Rajan is in all praise of ‘Make in India’ after telling Modi govt not to focus on manufacturing, had earlier made failed doomsday...

The former RBI governor, who participated in the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' of Rahul Gandhi, has repeatedly made doomsday predictions about India's economic growth (only to fail each time).

Hathras, UP: Class 2 boy murdered in hostel for black magic ritual, school director, and 4 others arrested

The police said that black magic was performed to bring success and fame to the school. The incident has led to the arrest of a total of five persons including the director of the school.

Bangladesh: Yasin Mia vandalises idols of Goddess Durga ahead of Puja, atrocities on Hindus continue unabated

Mia entered the premises of Gobindajew temple in the wee hours of Wednesday and began destroying the idols, which had been sculpted for the past 20 days.

Delhi court allows Indian Mujahideen founder and dreaded terrorist Yasin Bhatkal to meet his ailing mother virtually

While passing the order, the Additional Sessions Judge, Dr Hardeep Kaur, directed the concerned Jail Superintendent to allow Yasin Bhatkal to interact with his ailing mother through video conferencing, but only as a one-time allowance.

Attack on Biharis in West Bengal: Union ministers Giriraj Singh, Chirag Paswan slam Mamata Banerjee government over assault of two men

Trinamool Congress govt has come under fire after the video of an attack on two young men from Bihar by a group of men claiming to be police officials in Siliguri, West Bengal

PM Narendra Modi dedicates three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation.

Arunachal Pradesh: Yumken Bagra, who sexually assaulted 21 students of Karo School, awarded death sentence under POCSO, 2 other accused sent to 20 years...

A special investigative team (SIT) that investigated the issue discovered that between 2014 and 2022, Bagra sexually molested at least 21 kids in Arunachal Pradesh

‘BeerBiceps’ Ranveer Allahbadia’s two YouTube channels deleted after hacked by cryptocurrency scammers, asks whether it is ‘end of career?’

The hackers erased a large chunk of his content, including interviews and podcasts, and replaced it with old feeds of events featuring Elon Musk and Donald Trump. As a result, YouTube disabled the compromised channels and displayed a warning indicating that the pages were no longer available.

Bihar: 46, including 37 children, drown while taking a bath in water bodies during ‘Jitiya’ festival; CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

Bihar Chief minister Nitish Kumar condoled the deaths on Jitiya,, which included seven women, and announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.

Dehi HC gives go ahead for Delhi University elections, bars counting until all posters, banners, graffiti etc removed and public property restored

The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed Delhi University (DU) to continue with the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections but stopped counting until publicity material removed

Assam: Quran Ali becomes Karan Singh to trap Hindu woman, blackmails for money using compromising videos and forces her to convert to Islam, arrested

Quaran Ali trapped a Hindu woman by using the name Karan Singh, blackmailed her, and forced her to convert, arrested after complaint filed

High command angry on Vikramaditya Singh? After criticising Yogi govt, Congress left red-faced over Himachal govt’s ‘display names’ order

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was upset with Vikramaditya Singh who was called to Delhi by the party.

Puja Khedekar granted protection by Judiciary 5 times even after all govt agencies confirmed she lied and cheated: Why is the fraud IAS being...

On 26th September, Khedkar's lawyer requested additional time from the court to prepare a response to the UPSC's charge that she committed fraud by giving a false statement about her anticipatory release plea. She claimed her "debarment" was the result of her sexual harassment complaint against an officer. 

Foreign Election interference? – George Soros set to buy 200+ radio stations in USA, had promised a Billion Dollars war chest to take down...

George Soros bought $400 million of debt in Audacy, which controls 200+ radio stations in USA, after the company declared bankruptcy.

Man working as unpaid electrician at Khanauri farmer protest site dies by suicide due to debt burden, Bajrang Punia falsely claims he died because...

Wrestler turned politician Bajrang Punia was caught spreading fake news regarding the farmer protests on social media on 26 September

Signboard says ‘Naresh Chicken’, employee seen spitting on food turns out to be Shehzad: How some tried to twist the narrative using shop name

The accused in the video could be seen spitting three times on the rotis. However, while sharing the video Islamists claimed that a Hindu hotel was serving such derogatory food. However, later it was found that the accused who was spitting on the rotis was Shehzad.

Paracetamol, Antacid Pan-D, Levocetrizine among 50 medicines made by some companies found ‘Not of Standard Quality’ by CDSCO during testing

CDSCO has released two lists of pharmaceuticals that did not pass quality checks: one "Not of Standard Quality" naming 48 popular drugs and another with answers from pharmaceutical companies whose products failed to meet the safety standards.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI unveils some case records were “falsely created” and “altered” by police, says there was delay in collecting evidence

The seized CCTV footage from the Tala police station has also been sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory by the CBI.

Shahi Idgah Committee’s communal politics slammed by HC after opposition to Rani of Jhansi statue, claiming park is ‘Waqf’ land too: Lies, ‘Namaz’ and...

The Shahi Idgah Waqf Management Committee wanted the High Court to restrain to installation of Rani of Jhansi statue

Manipur govt takes U-turn on ‘900 armed Kuki militants’ claim, now says no clear intel on that aspect

Kuki groups had called for a total shutdown in Kuki-dominated areas adding the claim of '900 armed Kuki militants' is a hoax to retrospectively justify violence against Kukis

‘Modi, Hindus Go Back’: BAPS Mandir defaced with anti-Hindu graffiti in Sacramento, California

Hateful slogans such as "Hindus go back", “Modi=Hitler”, “Modi-Dr Jaishankar are terrorists”, “Modi Hindu Go Back”, and “F$%k Modi” were spray-painted on the Hindu temple in Sacramento, causing concern in the local Hindu community. The local Hindu community condemned this hate crime and sought action against those behind it.

Delhi Police Special Cell’s IFSO unit busts “Digital Arrest” fraud, three arrested for using mule and fake bank accounts

Delhi Police Special Cell's IFSO Unit have arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in a module responsible for providing, handling, and using mule/fake bank accounts in connection in "Digital Arrest fraud"

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat misses anti-doping test, National Anti-Doping Agency issues notice: Here is what it means

NADA issued a notice to Vinesh Phogat for missing anti-doping test on September 9 at her home in Kharkhoda village, Sonepat.

India’s solar PV module manufacturing capacity increases from 2.3 GW to 67 GW in 10 years under Make In India initiatives

India's solar PV module manufacturing capacity has increased from 2.3 GW to 67 GW in the last 10 years because of measures taken under Make In India initiatives, the Ministry of Renewable Energy said.

BHU professor’s controversial paper on Covaxin adverse effects retracted by journal, Bharat Biotech slaps Rs 5 crore defamation on all authors

On 24th September, the journal Drug Safety retracted a paper it had published in May 2024 regarding the safety of Covaxin made by Bharat Biotech

Mali: Islamic terror outfit Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen gives ‘ultimatum’ to Christians to either give funds, fight for them, convert to Islam or...

In the West African country Mali, the Islamist terrorists have given an ‘ultimatum’ to the Christian inhabitants to either support their terror activities against the military power or leave their homes

Himachal Pradesh: Congress govt follows Yogi’s steps, orders street vendors, outlet owners selling food to display name

"People expressed their concerns and doubts, and considering this, we have decided to implement a similar policy to that in UP, in which it has been made mandatory that vendors have to display their names and IDs... Every shopkeeper and street vendor has to display their identification," he added.

SC cautions against biased oral observations after HC judge’s remarks – something that should have also been done when Nupur Sharma was humiliated by...

The Supreme Court emphasized that in the digital age, judges have to exercise extreme caution while expressing themselves.

Threatening to exile Hindus out of Mewat? Haryana BJP fumes after Congress MLA Maman Khan, accused of inciting Nuh violence, says he has a...

The VHP accused local Congress MLAs Mamman Khan and a Mewat resident Aftab of inciting violence and shared various tweets written by them.

Arfa Khanum claims news of Love Jihad, Spit Jihad and Land Jihad are fake; Here are 13 such cases just from past few days

Sherwani indicated that the minority community in India was surviving in fear and that its members felt unsafe.