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Why second & third wives can’t enter Islamabad Club: Discusses Pakistan’s senate committee, award to Chahat Fateh Ali Khan for ‘Bado Badi’ proposed

The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Divisions in Pakistan debated the ban on entry of second and third wives of the members of the elite Islamabad Club

Madhya Pradesh: Hindu girl molested by Salman, Imran, Mubarik and Sameer, brother stabbed and father beaten for protesting

The brother, who was was attacked in his neck and face, and is in a critical state. He is now receiving medical treatment in a hospital.

USA: At least 33 dead, nearly 100 injured in violent attacks and mass shooting incidences since 4th July Independence Day celebrations

During the city’s 4th of July celebrations, the Boston area was rocked with three incidences of mass shooting in which one person lost his life.

Gujarat: Bajrang Dal members detained in Ahmedabad for protesting against Rahul Gandhi’s anti-Hindu remarks in parliament

Members of the Bajrang Dal were detained after they staged a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Ahmbedabad on Saturday, over his alleged "anti-Hindu" remarks in the Parliament.

DRDO unveils light battle tank Zorawar, developed in record two years with L&T to counter China in high-altitude areas

In a major boost to Indian forces deployed opposite China in Ladakh, DRDO and L&T are at advanced stage of trials of the indigenous Light Tank Zorawar

Commuters frazzled as Pakistan’s petrol pumps run dry

The petroleum dealers were protesting against the government's decision to impose a 0.5 per cent advance turnover tax which, they say, would result in an additional tax burden of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 1 million per pump.

Pakistan to decide on banning social media for a week during Muharram so that Shias and Sunnis don’t read abuses thrown at each other

Earlier in February, the Shehbaz Sharif government had shut down X after the Election Commission of Pakistan raised allegations of tampering with general election results.

‘I.N.D.I. Alliance defeated Ram Janmabhoomi movement in Ayodhya’: Rahul Gandhi uses Lok Sabha results to mock struggle for construction of Ram Mandir

"The movement which was initiated by Lal Krishna Advani and had its epicentre in Ayodhya has been defeated by the I.N.D.I. Alliance in Ayodhya," Rahul Gandhi claimed.

Who is Masoud Pezeshkian, the President-elect of Iran who has promised to relax compulsory Hijab law in the Islamic country

Masoud Pezeshkian secured about 53.7 per cent of the vote in a runoff election in Iran against the hard-liner candidate Saeed Jalili.

Rambling, Mumbling, tripping on stages, and a series of gaffes: Joe Biden’s visibly poor mental health a cause of concern not just for Democrats...

While Joe Biden boasted that he is giving “cognitive tests every day” by “running the world”, on several occasions he had irked other leaders, especially Russian President Vladimir Putin by describing him as a “killer”, crazy Son of a bi**h and whatnot.

Tamil Nadu: Pastor sexually abuses Class 9 girl at Church, police arrest him under POCSO

On Wednesday (3rd July), the police arrested the Church pastor and booked him under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Child Sexual offences (POCSO) Act .

Rahul Gandhi Hathras visit: Why is he not visiting the kin of hooch tragedy victims in Tamil Nadu and Sandeshkhali victims in West Bengal?

Rahul Gandhi is even yet to acknowledge the Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy and Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal.

Not from our lobby but may be from outside: Northern Railway CPRO on Rahul Gandhi’s interaction with loco pilots in New Delhi, BJP alleges...

Rahul Gandhi and his team brought multiple cameramen to meet loco pilots in New Delhi Railway station, and now it is being alleged that they were actors not real train drivers

Hooch victims are not freedom fighters: Mohamed Ghouse files plea against Rs 10 Lakh ex-gratia compensation to Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy victims

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court by a certain Mohamed Ghouse to strike down the Tamil Nadu government order providing the Rs 10 lakh compensation to all the victims of the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy.

Role of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Excise Policy case being investigated, probe on role of others almost completed: CBI tells Court

CBI said that investigation into the roles of all other accused has been completed and only the role of Arvind Kejriwal is being investigated in relation to the excise policy case

West Bengal: Police direct woman, who was stripped and assaulted by TMC goons, to submit her blouse and petticoat for ‘investigation’

"This disgraceful and disgusting act of the Investigating Officer (IO) has only made this clear that the Police is only trying to hound the victim," Suvendu Adhikari tweeted.

MP: ATS arrests Indian Mujahideen’s Faizan Sheikh, who was planning ‘lone wolf’ attacks to avenge the 2006 encounter of 8 SIMI terrorists

During interrogation, Faizan Sheikh confessed to planning to avenge the 2006 encounter of eight SIMI terrorists.

Lies about RSS, whitewashing of Islamist violence in Leicester, ties to radical outfit and more: Meet Shockat Adam, UK MP supported by extremist Majid...

Shockat Adam had had roped in serial fake news peddler CJ Werleman to spread canards about his country of origin during a webinar in December 2020.

Rajasthan: 28 people, including 20 women, detained for holding a forced conversion event inside a house in Bharatpur

The accused also offered them money saying that those who convert to Christianity will be given a bonus of Rs 10,000 every month.

Delhi: FIR against top Pakistan diplomat’s cook Minhaj Hussain for molesting Indian woman, cook sent to Pakistan by the diplomat after woman complained

The victim, an Indian national, was working as a domestic help at the Tilak Marg residence of Warraich. She was living in the servant quarters of the Pakistan diplomat’s official residence.

Tamil Nadu: K Armstrong, State BSP Chief, hacked to death in front of his house in Chennai; Mayawati demands action from DMK government

K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), was hacked to death by six bike-borne attackers near his house in Chennai. Some of the attackers were reportedly dressed as delivery agents and used sharp weapons during the attack.

Hathras stampede tragedy: Main accused Dev Prakash Madhukar arrested from Delhi

On Tuesday, July 2, a stampede at a private religious event in Hathras claimed 121 lives, leaving many others injured. The stampede took place during a Satsang for Sant Bhole Baba. Most of the dead in the tragedy are women.

SGPC slams Rahul Gandhi for linking Abhay Mudra with Guru Nanak, says Archana Makwana will not be forgiven for Yoga in Golden Temple, demands...

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for claiming that Abhay Mudra also exists in the Sikh religion

‘Cannot favour one city over another for key matches’: Rajeev Shukla hits back at Aaditya Thackeray’s ‘never take away WC final from Mumbai’ tweet

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla responded to Aaditya Thackeray's tweet "Never take away a World Cup final from Mumbai", stating that they cannot prioritise one city over another for hosting key matches.

From gaumutra jibes to ‘hara*i’ to ‘pajama’ remark: How crass conduct has become a staple of TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s public life

TMC MP Mahua Moitra stoked a controversy after she used sexual innuendo to attack NCW chief Rekha Sharma.

MP: BJP MLAs move resolution in assembly seeking to abolish Article 30 of Constitution that gives minorities right to run educational institutions

BJP MLAs from Madhya Pradesh on Friday moved a Private Members' Resolution seeking to abolish Article 30 of the Indian Constitution which gives the right to minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.

UK election: Conservative Marco Longhi who attacked Hindus and PM Modi, raised Kashmir’s ‘independence’ to woo Muslim voters, losses to Labour’s Sonia Kumar

Marco Longhi had claimed that the people in Kashmir would have to face tough days after the election of PM Modi for the third term.

Manipur: Unknown miscreants fire at under-preparation Chariot in Imphal ahead of Rath Yatra festival

A chariot being constructed for the upcoming Rath Yatra festival was attacked in Manipur capital Imphal on early Friday night

Delhi: NCW seeks FIR against Mahua Moitra, writes to Speaker Om Birla demanding action over ‘pajama’ remark against Rekha Sharma

After making derogatory remarks against NCW chief Rekha Sharma, Mahua Moitra brazened them out, daring Delhi Police to arrest her.

Hathras Stampede: SIT report mentions political links of ‘Bhole Baba’ and hints about a conspiracy; while Rahul Gandhi plays politics, Akhilesh Yadav avoids talk...

On Friday, 5th July, the SIT formed to investigate the Hathras stampede delivered its initial report on the tragic incident, which killed at least 123 people

‘Non-Muslims are unfortunate, need to bring Iman in them to make Allah happy’: TMC Minister and Mamata’s close aide gives open call to convert...

"We need to spread Islam among non-Muslims. If we can bring someone on the path of Islam, then, we will prove to be a true Muslims by ensuring the spread of Faith," Firhad Hakim brazened out.

‘I am sorry, I take responsibility’: Rishi Sunak apologises for defeat in polls and steps down from Conservative Party leadership, Keir Starmer to be...

UK PM Rishi Sunak on Friday apologised to the country after the Conservative Party's drubbing in the general election, its worst-ever in recent times and accepted blame for the defeat.

Punjab: Shiv Sena leader Sandeep Thapar, a descendant of martyr Sukhdev, assaulted with swords by Nihang Sikhs, severely injured

Sandeep Thapar's security personnel was present on the spot when he was attacked but didn't stop the assailants.

From Bihar to Wales: Labour Party’s Kanishka Narayan wins Vale of Glamorgan seat, first non-White to win from Wales

Kanishka Narayan was born in Bihar, India, and raised in Cardiff after moving there at the age of twelve.

‘Even a dog can get a BA degree today’: DMK leader RS Bharathi stokes a political row, was earlier arrested under SC/ST Act over...

The DMK leader RS Bharathi made controversial remarks stating that even a dog can get a BA degree, in an apparent reference to access to education in Tamil Nadu.

Finger cut, Hindu Gods insulted: 8 dreadful incidents of Islamist attack, abuse, threats on Hindus in Maharashtra in past 15 days

The state of Maharashtra is witnessing a massive increase in crime incidents against Hindus by Islamists after the Lok Sabha elections

Repeat of Cooch Behar incident? BJP worker stripped and attacked with sharp weapon, accuse TMC claims ‘no political angle’

The TMC goons in Jagatdal have been threatening the woman and her family ever since the Lok Sabha election results were declared on 4th June this year.

Hindu MP Shivani Raja wins from Leicester East, which saw anti-Hindu violence in 2022 – the first non-Labour win in 37 years. Read details

Shivani Raja's victory is particularly significant given the constituency's long-standing allegiance to Labour, making her triumph a noteworthy shift in the political landscape.

Uttarakhand: Azam claims to be Ajju to befriend minor Hindu girl, repeatedly rapes her and captures her explicit videos, arrested

Azam utilised the videos and photographs of the victim to further blackmail her and sexually violate her multiple times.

Thane: Hindus organize Maha-arti in protest after woman molested by Shehzad Sheikh, victim sought shelter at Shiv temple where Muslims entered with shoes

On Thursday, July 4th, Hindus in Hazuri region of Thane staged a protest in a local Shiv temple by organizing Maha-aarti after a woman was molested by Shehzad Sheikh

Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh, who had refused to denounce Air India suicide bomber, received donation from terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

According to investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan, terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar donated to Jagmeet Singh just days after he refused to denounce suicide bomber Talwinder Singh Parmar.

Karnataka: Muslim mob breaks into Hindu youth’s house and attacks him for dancing to Ram Mandir song at friend’s wedding in Kalaburgi

The next morning, five or six Muslim youths allegedly broke into Bhima Sankar's house and brutally thrashed him. 

Norway: Culture Minister exposes her breasts during Pride event, receives praise from country’s Prime Minister and event organiser

“I think it’s wonderful that we have a minister who goes ‘all-in’ and is not afraid to put herself forward a little," the Head of Oslo Pride said.

UK general elections: Labour Party set to win landslide majority, Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party suffers big loss after 14 years of rule

The exit poll, conducted by Ipsos for BBC, ITV, and Sky, predicted Labour would capture 410 seats, relegating the Conservatives to a mere 131 seats. This landslide marks a clear rebuke of the ruling party by British voters, an anticipated outcome amidst mounting discontent.

After accusing govt of not paying anything to families of deceased Agniveers, Congress now asks why Ajay Kumar’s family was paid ‘₹67 lakh more’

Congress leader Col. Rohit Chaudhary questions why Ajay Kumar’s family was paid ₹67 lakh more, says not a single rupee extra can be paid

Sea of fans at Marine Drive in Mumbai to welcome Team India after T20 World Cup triumph

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Ajinkya Naik has said that there will be free entry for public for the victory parade celebrating India team's win. 

After misleading claims in video shared by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, martyred Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s father clarifies they received Rs 98 lakh

Martyred Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s father said, “The central government had already given Rs 50 lakh, now Rs 48 lakh has also come in both the bank [accounts]."