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‘Free bus rides for women and transgenders will continue, L&T can quit Hyderabad Metro’, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

After L&T said that it may sell its share of 90% in Hyderabad metro citing free bus scheme for women, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said the company is free to do so

Two months after the Baltimore ship disaster, 22 Indian crew members trapped inside, their phones taken away: Details

Reports say the crew has been unable to leave due to visa restrictions, a lack of requisite shore passes, and concurrent continuing investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FBI.

Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal made accused in the Delhi Excise Policy scam case, ED files chargesheet

Enforcement Directorate made Aam Aadmi Party a co-accused in the Delhi Excise Policy scam case, filing a charge sheet against a political party for the first time in history.

‘Personal chats between Arvind Kejriwal and hawala operators discovered’: ED to Supreme Court

"We have now found personal chats between Arvind Kejriwal and the hawala operator," Additional Solicitor General SV Raju informed the bench.

Kartik Aaryan’s relatives among victims of Mumbai hoarding collapse, actor attends funeral

Actor Kartik Aaryan attended the last rites of a couple, his relatives, who died in the hoarding collapse in Mumbai's Ghatkopar.

Kanpur: Faiz Malik poses as Ankit Thakur to befriend a minor Hindu girl; rapes her, attempts to kill her after she refuses to convert...

A man named Faiz Malik posed as Ankit Thakur to befriend a Hindu minor girl. Faiz raped her and attempted to kill her after she resisted conversion.

“Swati Maliwal ka Sach”: AAP attacks its own Rajya Sabha MP after video from the day of the alleged assault at CM’s house goes...

In a fresh twist in the Swati Maliwal assault case, Aam Aadmi Party has attacked its own Rajya Sabha MP over a purported video clip from the residence of Arvind Kejriwal from the day of the alleged assault.

Barabanki: Zunaid slits throat of his gay partner Saif after a minor fight and later attempts to commit suicide, arrested

Mohammed Zunaid attacked his gay partner Md Saif by slitting his throat after a verbal brawl in UP's Barabanki

Horror unfolding in madrasas, dargahs, Mosques: 6 horrifying cases of sexual abuse and rape reported in the past 15 days

Sexual abuse of children in religious organizations like Madarsas and Mosques is one of the least publicized subjects, largely due to the triple taboo involved (sex, minors, and religion)

‘You think you can save yourself?’: Swati Maliwal calls out Bibhav Kumar after being assaulted at Kejriwal’s residence, says CCTV footage will show the...

Swati Maliwal stated that the complete truth would come out after the CCTV recording of the house and room was examined.

Mumbai college implements uniform dress code, Islamists cry foul over ban on hijab and burqa on campus

According to the new rules, students must remove their religious attire in a designated common room located on the ground floor. It is only then that they can proceed for their classes.

Rajdeep Sardesai shares a 2007 report to claim Congress govt did not focus on minorities: Here is how that very article betrays his propaganda

Rajdeep Sardesai tries to fact check PM Modi on UPA govt's preference for Muslims in scheme, gets fact-checked himself

‘Slapped 7-8 times, pulled my shirt up, repeatedly kicked me in pelvis’: Read horrifying details of Swati Maliwal’s FIR against Kejriwal aide

In the FIR filed in the case, Swati Maliwal has described in excruciating detail the unprovoked assault she was subjected to by Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar.

At least keep the honour of my beard: Mohammad Shahid kills his 18-year-old daughter by slicing her throat for having an affair

Mohammad Shahid killed his 18-year-old daughter Suhana in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh by slicing her neck, in a horrific episode of honour killing.

Gujarat Police busts terror module planning to kill prominent political leaders across the country, 3 including a maulvi arrested

Gujarat Police claimed to have busted a module that was planning to kill prominent political leaders across the country.

Dalit man who came from Switzerland under Dhruv Rathee’s influence to join Bharat Jodo Yatra recalls how he was mistreated, says commoners were asked...

Parmer recalled that there were two types of camps in the Yatra, Type 1 for VVIPs and Rahul Gandhi, and Type 2 for the ordinary participants. He claimed that the VVIPs camp had a “picnic-like atmosphere” and were loaded with amenities surpassing even those of five-star hotels.

Samajwadi party, Congress will send Ram Lalla to tent if they come to power, bulldoze Ram Mandir: PM Modi

For them, nation (desh) means nothing. Only that that matters to them is their family and power. This is their game," PM Modi emphasised.

American version of ‘we have changed strategy, not ideology’: Indian American lawmakers devise a new way to lecture India by saying that India should...

Ro Khanna said that lecturing India on democracy doesn't achieve much because the EAM Dr Jaishankar just doesn't take it like previous ministers did. His sad frustration with Dr Jaishankar rejecting the lectures and sermons coming from USA was evident in his statement.

‘Our identity as a Brahmin is primary’: Hindu student in Assam forced to remove janaeu for writing exam, college denies allegations

"Without the sacred thread, he can't eat, speak or practice his Faith. Our identity as a Brahmin is primary," the mother of the Hindu student told News Live.

Slapped 5-6 times, kicked on chest: Shocking details of Swati Maliwal’s complaint emerge, alleges Arvind Kejriwal was aware of assault by Bibhav Kumar

Shocking details have emerged of the assault on Swati Maliwal by Bibhav Kumar, PA of Arvind Kejriwal, inside CM residence

Pinarayi Vijayan and ‘Kerala model’: 431 bomb attacks since he came to power, no convictions, investigations abandoned because most accused belonged to CPIM

The Kerala police have filed chargesheets in only 162 cases while it closed 205 cases claiming lack of progress in the probe.

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests Ego Media director Bhavesh Bhide from Udaipur

Mumbai Police Crime Branch arrested the owner of Ego Media, Bhavesh Bhide in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case

AAP to be made co-accused in Delhi Excise Policy Scam case, complaint against party in pipeline: ED tells Supreme Court

ED said a complaint against AAP as co-accused in Delhi Excise Policy Scam case is in the pipeline

Mamata Banerjee supporting I.N.D.I.A. bloc to save her face in West Bengal: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

The remarks of the West Bengal Congress chief came after Mamata Banerjee stated that TMC is "very much part of INDIA alliance" at the national level.

X user faces action by AAP govt in Punjab for raising concerns over video of alleged prostitution near Lovely Professional University

? user warlock_shabby is facing action by Punjab govt for raising concerns over a video of alleged prostitution near Lovely Professional University

AAP MP Swati Maliwal files complaint against Arvind Kejriwal’s ex-PS Bibhav Kumar for assaulting her at CM’s residence, FIR likely soon

3 days after AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal alleged that she was assaulted by Personal secretary of Arvind Kejriwal at the CM’s residence, she has finally filed a police complaint

Islamists abduct Hindu girls and force them to embrace Islam, we thank PM Modi and Amit Shah: Pakistani Hindus after gaining Indian citizenship under...

The Hindu population in Pakistan talked about the oppression they endured due to the majority Muslim population in Pakistan.

Working women are ruining society: Former Pakistan captain Saeed Anwar says, adds that Kiwi legend Kane Williamson called him to tackle “problem” of women...

In a viral video circulating on the internet, Saeed Anwar laments the rise in divorce rates, attributing it to women's ability to work outside the home and achieve financial independence.

Telangana Chief Election Officer liked tweet favouring return of ballot paper, issues clarification after screenshots went viral: Here’s what happened

“Likes” section of the official X handle of Telangana’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has sparked outrage as the Telangana CEO had liked posts favouring the return of the ballot paper.

India leads the world in mobile wallet payments with 90.8 percent adoption in 2023

This achievement underscores India's rapid advancement in digital payment solutions, surpassing other nations in mobile wallet adoption.The report suggests that the trend of increasing mobile wallet usage is also evident across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Newslaundry misinterprets Economic Advisory Council data on Muslim population growth, falsely claims that a different method was used for Hindus

Economic Advisory Council data on population growth used same method for Hindus and Muslims, but Newslaundry wrongly claims that different methods were used

Bengaluru: 24-year-old reel-addict tenant strangles landlady to death to clear Rs 8 lakh debt, loots her gold chain

Monika stealthily approached Divya in the kitchen and strangled her to death before snatching her 36-gram gold chain.

‘In Telangana, Muslim mob attacked Hindus, including women and children on election day with swords, knives, rods’: VHP complains, urges NHRC to take action

The Hindus, including women and children, were attacked by Muslim crowd with knives, axes, sticks and iron rods

Ichchhadhari protestor-turned psephologist Yogendra Yadav predicts BJP-NDA loss in elections, again: Here is how his last predictions went

Furthermore, claiming that it is not an exit poll but a general math, Yadav claimed, “BJP will be reduced to 233 seats suffering loss of 70 seats. Along with this, allies will get 35 seats that is 268. Thus, BJP-NDA can miss the majority mark.

AAP will discuss amid themselves and make a decision, it is up to them: Priyanka Gandhi on alleged assault on MP Swati Maliwal inside...

Priyanka Gandhi said ,"AAP will discuss amid themselves and make a decision. It is up to them."

“PoJK temporarily slipped away due to someone’s weakness or mistake”: EAM S Jaishankar takes veiled swipe at Nehru and Congress

 In a veiled swipe at the country's first prime minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India lost its hold on Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) due to "someone's weakness or mistake".

SpaceX boss Elon Musk to launch StarLink satellite internet service in Indonesia along with President Widodo

The satellite-powered Internet provider would help Indonesia broaden Internet access to regions uncovered by local Internet providers on account of geographical factors, he said.

10 years ago on 16th May, India chose Narendra Modi as its Prime Minister, now the country awaits a hattrick on 4th June

PM Narendra Modi has set a target of 370 seats for the BJP and 400 seats for the NDA in this year's general election.

National Commission for Women summons Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar for allegedly assaulting Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal

On Monday (13th May), the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal accused the former Personal secretary of Arvind Kejriwal of assaulting her.

‘Desh mein koi maai ka laal paida hua hai jo CAA hata sake’: PM Modi in Azamgarh

"Granting Indian citizenship to refugees has already started under CAA... They all have been living in our country for a long, they are those people who have to suffer because of the partition of the country based on religion", PM Modi said.

House Resolution 1131, Hinduism and Hinduphobia – How anti-Hindu groups are opposing resolution that recognises Hinduphobia in the USA

Anti-Hindu groups in the USA oppose House Resolution 1131 which aims to officially acknowledge the violence faced by Hindus in America.

Char Dham Yatra: No mobile phones allowed within 200 meters of temple premises, no entry without prior registration; strict action against those flouting rules

A big update has come regarding Char Dham Yatra as authorities have said that mobiles will be banned up to a distance of 200 meters from the Kedarnath temple.

‘They tried to kill me, asked me to testify in favour of Sandeshkhali accused’: BJP shares how TMC using coercive tactics to silence dissenting voices

The BJP state unit released a new video clip in which a Sandeshkhali victim describes, firsthand, the coercive tactics used by TMC goons to defuse the Sandeshkhali controversy, centred around TMC leaders.

Marry me else will throw acid on your face and implicate your brothers in fake rape case: Wasim tries to threaten a girl into...

The culprits also blocked the girl's path near a mosque in Amroha and attempted to kidnap her but fled after people approached hearing her screams.

Geert Wilders forms coalition, may soon form govt in Netherlands but might not be the Prime Minister: Here’s why

Geert Wilders is a Dutch politician who is known for his anti-Islam stand. He said that he had lost hope of becoming the Prime Minister as he did not have enough support from the coalition parties.

‘There are more important things than her’: While Kejriwal dodges question, SP chief jumps in to defend AAP supremo in Swati Maliwal assault row

While Kejriwal chose to remain silent, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav jumped in to defend the out-on-bail Delhi CM, saying there were other important issues to be discussed other than Swati Maliwal

Peru officially declares transgender, nonbinary, intersex people as ‘mentally ill’, offers free mental healthcare

The Peruvian health ministry stated that the decision would 'guarantee full coverage of medical attention for mental health'  for the trans population.

India dominates Asia in terms of data centre capacity, gets $40 million funds: Understanding what exactly is a data centre and its importance

Initiatives like Digital India and supportive regulatory frameworks have encouraged investments in data centres, paving way for India to outpace major APAC countries in data center capacity

‘India landed on moon, Karachi reporting about kids dying in open gutters’: Pak MP shows the mirror to Pakistan govt

Syed Mustafa Kamal, a member of Pakistan's MQM-P party, also highlighted that 26.2 million children in the country do not go to school, saying "the number is more than the population of 70 countries".

‘Dadan Khati’: Know about Odisha’s missing voters, empty villages, a question PM Modi has been raising on 24-years of BJD rule under Naveen Patnaik

Distressed migration which has been a pervasive issue across most districts of the state is more pronounced in the Western belt in districts like Balangir, Nuapada and Kalahandi among others.