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Jaipur: Saffron flags put up on occasion of Ram Navami removed after Hinduphobic Congress files complaint citing violation of Model Code of Conduct

Calling the Congress's allegations false, VHP said that the saffron flags have nothing to do with politics and are hoisted every year on Ram Navami

As Israel embassy, Community Notes bust fake claims of ‘Hindu Indian man denied entry in Tel Aviv clubs’, watch how vlogger was asked to...

The full video by the vlogger Shubham shows he subsequently manages to find entry in some clubs and bars and enjoys the vibrant night life of Tel Aviv.

Election Commission of India bars Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 2 days over his sexist remark against Hema Malini

Randeep Surjewala has become the first politician to be banned by the poll panel in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

“We know what happened when there were ballot papers, we haven’t forgotten,” Supreme Court says to Prashant Bhushan’s plea seeking return of ballot...

The apex court rejected the arguments of Bhushan, appearing for the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), about how most European countries that had opted for voting through EVMs have returned to paper ballots.

From claiming hijab protects Muslim women from molestation to petitioning in Gyanvapi, CAA: Meet Nizam Pasha, pulled up by SC in mob lynching plea

In February 2022, Pasha tweeted that Hijab is a tool that protects Muslim women from molestation by helping molesters distinguish Muslim women from others.

‘Administered spiked drink and read the Quran to me’: Hindu girl raped, converted to Islam, and force-fed beef; Taher Pathan who posed as a...

The Police have filed an FIR under sections 376 (rape), 376 (2)(n), 377, 420, 323, 504, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Further investigations in the case are underway.

UP: Upset Hindu youth commits suicide by consuming poison after a Maulana influenced his father to convert to Islam in Bareilly

According to Harishankar's family members, a Maulana paid frequent visits to their home. The Maulana is reported to be a resident of Ejaz Nagar Gautiya, Bareilly.

Hinduphobic, anti-India, and deceitful: Deconstructing former South Asia correspondent for The New York Times’ speech at the 2024 Camden Conference

Emily Schmall, the former South Asia correspondent for The NYT, made a speech at the 2024 Camden Conference that betrayed her Hinduphobia, anti-India stance, and a general aversion to truth.

My message distorted: ‘Journalist’ Karan Thapar reacts to Jai Anant Dehadrai’s post saying Thapar tried to protect Shashi Tharoor in a molestation case

Karan Thapar has seemingly admitted the veracity and content of the purported chat with Jai Anant Dehardai regarding Shashi Tharoor and alleged that his message was ‘distorted’ and ‘misconstrued’.

Chhattisgarh: Naxal top commander, who had a reward of Rs 25 lakhs on his head, along with 28 other Naxals killed in a joint...

After the encounter, the area was searched and 29 Naxal dead bodies, along with a huge cache of AK 47 rifles, INSAS/SLR/Carbine/.303 rifles and huge quantities of arms ammunition, were recovered from the spot. Three of the jawans were injured in the encounter and their condition is out of danger

NewsClick Chinese funding case: Delhi Police submits sanction orders in court to prosecute portal’s founder Prabir Purkayastha

Prabir Purkayastha and Chakraborty have been accused of receiving illicit funding from China which was routed through the United States.

‘You cannot be selective’ – Supreme Court questions why Kanhaiya Lal’s murder was not mentioned in PIL against mob lynching

Supreme Court, while hearing a matter on alleged rising cases of mob lynching in the country, questioned the petitioners why they left out Kanhaiya Lal murder case. Kanhaiya Lal was a Hindu tailor who was lynched by two Islamists for supporting Nupur Sharma.

Caste-obsessed clown prince outdoes himself: How Rahul Gandhi demanded details of the caste of all passengers from airline honcho, according to reports

Open Magazine reported that the airline chief “found the query strange and bordering on the frivolous. It left him with a sense of disbelief.”

Jharkhand: Ahead of Ram Navami procession, Police catches stones collected on rooftops of several houses in capital Ranchi

The Jharkhand police conducted the inspection using drone cameras whose footage showed stones gathered on the terraces of several residential properties.

‘Never officially endorsed any political party’: Actor Aamir Khan denounces fake political campaign, files FIR against Congress ad

In a statement, Aamir Khan's spokesperson said, "We are alarmed by the recent viral video alleging that Aamir Khan is promoting a particular political party. He would like to clarify that this is a fake video and untrue."

Calcutta HC grants ‘conditional permission’ for Ram Navami procession in ‘sensitive’ Howrah, Bombay HC had asked for route change outside mosques

The Calcutta HC stipulated that the Ram Navami processions in Howrah should not exceed 200 participants.

Ram Navami organisers asked to change routes outside mosques: How courts are legitimising ‘Muslim area’ argument instead of fighting street veto

The courts in the country must fight the street veto held by Islamists instead of humouring their demands and legitimising the 'Muslim area' contention.

Australia: Police declare Syndney’s mass stabbing in a church a ‘religiously motivated terrorist act’, attacker was caught on camera shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’

Some reports on social media claimed that Churchgoers retaliated against the attacker and hacked his fingers off. However, the police say that the injury can be accidental as witnesses used force to prevent him from attacking more people.

“Ready to issue public apology”: Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna propose to “redeem” themselves, SC gives one week time

The court stated that it would review the case in light of all previous developments. "We haven't decided whether to forgive you. You have violated (directives) thrice. We are currently reviewing previous orders. You are not so innocent that you did not know what's happening in court," the court said.

‘Only way Modi is similar to Gandhi is if he gets assassinated’: Old tweet of Harnidh Kaur, team member of Nikhil Kamath’s WTFund, goes...

"Rajnath Singh: 'Modi has followed Mahatma's footsteps'. The only way that is correct is where someone will assassinate him. Seriously," Kaur had tweeted in April 2013.

Temple activist serves notice to TN HR&Ce dept over encroachment on historic Temple property: The Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple and its significance

He further highlighted that two temples have gone “missing” and the Devi Sannathi in Sri Ekambareswarar Temple has been demolished with houses built there. The encroachment extends to 23000 square feet of the temple land.

PM Modi slams opposition for using Ram Mandir as ‘political weapon’, talks about Sanatan Dharma, Electoral Bonds & One Nation One Election at ANI...

PM Narendra Modi discussed electoral bonds, his intervention in the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ram Temple inauguration, and the 'Santana Dharma' controversy in an interview.

‘Atishi wants to create communal tensions’: Delhi LG stays demolition drive against two Hindu temples ahead of Ram Navami

The PWD officials, reportedly, sought logistics and police assistance for demolishing these temples first on 21st February and then on 28th March, however, it was said that the demolition had been scheduled specifically for 15th of April.

‘Pranab Mukherjee, P Chidambaram pressured RBI to present rosier growth picture’, ex-RBI Governor D Subbarao makes shocking revelations

Subbarao alleged that the finance ministry, led by Pranab Mukherjee, and P Chidambaram, pressed the RBI to lower interest rates and create a more positive picture of development to boost the confidence of people in the government. 

HfHR, which had hosted Rahul Gandhi, targets resolution in US asking to condemn attacks on temples, Hinduphobia: What the resolution is, anti-Hindu HfHR and...

Despite no controversial or malicious proposals, the anti-Hindu outfit 'Hindus for Human Rights' opposed the resolution submitted by Shri Thanedar on Friday (12th April).

RJD is the biggest face of ‘jungle raj’ in Bihar, opposition demeaning Sanatan Dharma: PM Modi in Gaya

"RJD has ruled Bihar for several years but they don't have the guts to discuss the work done by their government. RJD is the biggest face of jungle raj in Bihar...RJD has given only two things to Bihar - jungle raj aur bhrashtachar," PM Modi said. 

Jai Anant Dehadrai reveals message by Karan Thapar, says he tried to protect Shashi Tharoor after alleged molestation incident: Here is what the message...

In his post on X, Jai Anant Dehadrai said "Karan Thapar is a twisted and corrupt monster - the suave and articulate exterior is a scam. Went out of his way to protect dirty Shashi from me, in the hotel molestation incident of 11th October 2022 - rather than supporting the victim. Lutyens filth is astounding."

Pro-Hamas ‘activist’ Riddhi Patel who is facing terror charges in the USA gets fired by CRPE

Riddhi Patel was arrested on 10th April for giving death threats to Bakersfield Mayor and city council members.

‘BJP wants one Bhashan, one Bhojan in country, they will make you eat Gobar and drink Gaumutra’: Mamata Banerjee’s derogatory rant at Cooch Behar

In her Cooch Behar rally, Mamata Banerjee fearmongered about “impending riots” alleging that the blame will be on BJP for the same.

The Irish Times peddles anti-Modi propaganda in the garb of ‘editorial’, Indian ambassador to Ireland gives befitting reply

While dismissing allegations of political vendetta, Mishra said, "All cases of corruption are pursued strictly as per the established procedure, with availability of usual judicial remedies to the affected parties."

‘Electoral Bonds in a true sense have imparted a greater sense of transparency in political funding’: PM Modi in the ANI interview

In his exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi reiterated that the electoral bonds in a true sense have imparted a greater sense of transparency in political funding and ensured that political parties stopped receiving through unaccounted cash transactions.

‘Opposing Ram Mandir a political weapon for Congress’: PM Modi slams opposition over Ram Mandir, eradicating Sanatana Dharma remark and more

PM Modi emphasised that earlier people close to the Congress party became Election Commissioners, who were later given Rajya Sabha tickets and ministries.

TMC MP Saket Gokhale lies about “zero mention” of housing scheme for poor in the BJP manifesto: Here’s the truth

While Saket Gokhale accused PM Modi of underestimating the intelligence of an average Indian and bluffing, Gokhale has a history of peddling lies and distorting facts to suit his narrative.

Andolanjeevi Yogendra Yadav peddles fearmongering by Sonia’s NAC boy Jean Dreze, promotes Indian elections are rigged despite offering no proof

In an interview with PTI on Sunday, Jean Dreze, a development economist and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s close aide said that “under the wave of authoritarianism” and “suppression of Opposition voices” by the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party, the Lok Sabha elections commencing on the 19th of April are “as good as rigged”.

‘Ensure routes are changed…If there are law and order problems, you will face problems’: Bombay HC on Ram Navami rallies route outside mosques

The Bombay HC on April 15 directed Ram Navami organisers to ensure routes are changed for rallies proceeding from outside mosques.

As BJP appears on track to fulfil “Modi Ki Guarantee”, here are the top 10 promises it fulfilled from its manifestos in 2014 and...

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, abrogation of Article 370, boost to infrastructure, women's reservation bill and CAA are among the top promises that were mentioned in the BJP manifesto in 2014 and 2019.

Another mass stabbing incident in Sydney: Attack at church service leaves multiple injured, including popular bishop

A popular bishop named Mar Mari Emmanuel was among those injured in the latest mass stabbing incident in Sydney.

Maharashtra: Dr Ambedkar Jayanti procession attacked with stone pelting in Dhule; Isaq, Kallu Pathan, and Sahil among 7 arrested

The arrested persons have been identified as Sahil Lala Bagwan, Samir Lala Bagwan, Isak Mistri, Kallu Pathan, Vihaan Bagwan, Kausaar Mussa Khatik, and Ajya Khatik.

Elon Musk-owned ‘X’ (Twitter) suspends over 2 lakh Indian accounts for policy violations including promoting child sexual abuse, nonconsensual nudity & terrorism

212,627 accounts were banned between 26th February and 25th March, 2024 for spreading illegal and dangerous content

‘Need to safeguard judiciary from unwarranted pressures’: 21 judges write to CJI Chandrachud alleging efforts to undermine judiciary

The ex-judges pointed to the spread of false theories meant to harm the judiciary's reputation and the "overt and covert attempts to influence judicial outcomes in their favour."

“DMK born out of hatred for Sanatan Dharma, but why is Congress so compelled to support them?”: PM Modi takes on INDI Alliance in...

On Electoral Bonds, PM Modi responded to the allegations saying that it is due to the electoral bonds brought about by the BJP that now money trail is available

Delhi Liquor Policy scam: SC grants no relief to Kejriwal on petition against arrest and remand, Rouse Avenue court extends judicial custody till 23rd...

In a separate legal development in this case, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court extended the judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal till 23rd April. 

Tesla signs deal with Tata Electronics to make semiconductor chips for its global operations: Report

In recent weeks, Tesla has reportedly accelerated its efforts to establish an Electronic Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in India with an estimated investment of around $2-$3 billion. 

Congress decides to not use IUML and INC flags during Rahul Gandhi’s Wayanad roadshow: INC’s dangerous duplicity and affair with Muslim extremists

While CPI(M) said Congress did not use its flags in Gandhi's roadshow because it was afraid of the BJP, the historic duplicity of the party suggest it may have to do with Muslim appeasement.

Big, fat Indian election: Largest family with 350 members in Assam to cast vote in 18th Lok Sabha election

All memebrs of this family will cast their votes in the Sonitpur constituency in the first phase of voting on April 19 in the 18th Lok Sabha election

‘Congress using deep fake to target BJP’: MP Dinesh Lal Yadav to file FIR against IYC president BV Srinivas for video on Modi and...

Malviya added that the party has all the screenshots, with time stamps and video recordings for a legal case against BV Srinivas.

Bestselling author Amish Tripathi explains why he will be voting for the Narendra Modi government in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Admitting that he had refrained from commenting on political developments so far, Amish Tripathi categorically noted that he supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government. 

‘Misleading, malicious, and ill-motivated’: MHA rubbishes ‘journalist’ Sushant Singh over media reports on Chinese incursion threat list

The MHA on Monday called out 'journalist' Sushant Singh over a report shared on Chinese incursion threat list, calling it 'misleading, malicious, and ill-motivated'.

Palghar Sadhu lynching: Uddhav Thackeray obeyed Rahul Gandhi’s order to halt the transfer of case to CBI, prevented timely probe, Shiv Sena alleges

Five months after the incident, the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government had opposed the transfer of the Palghar Sadhu lynching case to the CBI

2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Ten things I like about the BJP manifesto and a few I wish were different

The very fact that BJP has chosen to go the development route in its 2024 manifesto shows it has the confidence to do so.

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