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Mani Shankar Aiyar strikes again, claims China “allegedly” invaded India in 1962, Congress says he is senile and should be ignored

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Mani Shankar Aiyar said, “In October 1962, China allegedly invaded India. On the day that Tawang fell, the foreign service exams began in London"
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News Reports

UP: Police officer Simranjit Kaur caught red-handed taking Rs 50,000 bribe from a rape victim, was earlier sacked for bribery in Nithari cannibalism case

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In the recent complaint, the rape victim was allegedly pressured by Crime Branch Inspector Simranjeet Kaur into giving her money after she registered false charges under extortion and IT Act provisions against her.
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OpIndia Explains

Selective outrage of low IQ Bollywood exposed with ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ campaign: What happened in Rafah and why learning all sides of a...

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The recent surge in such posts by numerous Indian celebrities has brought to light a troubling trend of selective outrage. A particular image with text 'All Eyes on Rafah' was shared over 33 million times worldwide on Instagram which appears to be an attempt to amplify only one side of the conflict.
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Specials

Umar Khalid, conspiracy to delay trial only to use it to demand bail, ‘change in law’ argument and more: Breaking down Delhi Court order...

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Sessions Court dismissed the bail application of UAPA accused Umar Khalid, one of the conspirators of Delhi anti-Hindu riots
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News Reports

Major setback for Arvind Kejriwal: SC rejects interim bail extension plea, AAP supremo will have to surrender before jail authorities on June 2

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Coming as a major setback, Arvind Kejriwal will have to surrender before jail authorities on June 2
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News Reports

Pune Porsche crash: Accused teen’s father made 14 calls to doctor before son’s blood test, gave 3 lakh bribe to get blood sample replaced

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The father of the minor accused in the Pune Porsche hit and run case made as many as 14 calls to Dr Ajay Taware, head of the state-run Sassoon hospital’s forensic medicine department within two hours before the minor's blood sample was collected
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News Reports

‘Kejriwal must declare his successor, I.N.D.I.Alliance has too many conflicting interests’: Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Khata Khat’ lies and more in TV9 interview

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Amit Shah said that the BJP-led NDA crossed 310 seats by the fifth phase and at the end of the seventh phase, the NDA would certainly cross 400 seats.
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News Reports

Arvind ‘Pinnochio’ Kejriwal lies yet again: Weaves a conspiracy story about Aatishi Marlena being arrested after she was summoned to court in defamation case

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Sharing a news clip posted by Bar and Bench on the court summon sent to Atishi Marlena in the defamation case, the out-on-bail AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal predicted that Atishi Marlena will be arrested next
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News Reports

‘Our fault’: Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif refers to the Kargil war, admits Pak backstabbed India by violating the 1999 Lahore Agreement

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Months after the signing of the agreement between former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pakistani soldiers and terrorists intruded into the Indian territory in the Drass sector which led to the Kargil war in 1999
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News Reports

Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika Sajdeh removes the ‘All Eyes On Rafah’ Instagram story after facing online backlash

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Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh deleted 'All Eyes On Rafah' Instagram story after facing online backlash.
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Politics

Best wishes to Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal, and Mamata Banerjee: Pakistani politician Fawad Chaudhry once again endorses I.N.D.I. Alliance, asks for Modi to be defeated

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Fawad Chaudhry further claimed, “Every Pakistani wants PM Modi to be defeated."
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News Reports

Naveen Patnaik under Pandian’s control? BJP again questions Odisha’s ‘proxy CM rule’ as viral video shows BJD’s weakening leadership

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In his election rallies, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been reiterating that “Tamil babu is running the Naveen Babu government from backdoor” adding that BJP wants to restore Odia pride and would make Odia leader the Chief Minister of the state.
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Crime

Chandan Yadav, arrested in murder of Harsh Raj in Patna, is Vice President of leftist student organization AISA: Chandan was active in the rallies...

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A student named Harsh Raj was beaten to death in front of the Law College in Patna, the capital of Bihar. The police has succeeded in arresting Chandan Yadav, the main conspirator of this case, within 24 hours.
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News Reports

Swati Maliwal assault case: Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar sent to three-day police custody

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The Delhi Police requested a five-day custody of Kumar, but his lawyer opposed this, arguing that there was no evidence to support the need for custodial interrogation.
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News Reports

Pakistan: How good deed of Christian man Nazir Masih led to his lynching by Islamists over ‘blasphemy’

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The victim's nephew Sajid told Swarajya, "My uncle was only trying to do a good deed by cleaning the street, but see what it did to him."
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Politics

TMC cheated OBCs in West Bengal for vote jihad, Court exposed them: PM Modi

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The remarks of the Prime Minister were in reference to the Calcutta High Court cancelling all OBC certificates issued in West Bengal after 2010.
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News Reports

Karnataka: Muslim mob attacks Hindu youth, ransacks houses over a minor street scuffle

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In Karnataka's Bellur, tensions prevailed after a Muslim mob ransacked houses and attacked a Hindu youth over a minor street scuffle.
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Crime

Uttarakhand: Hakeem Mufti Adil booked for converting an elderly couple to Islam, had converted many poor people. Read exclusive details from FIR

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Hakeem Mufti Adil is booked by Uttarakhand Police for forced conversion of elderly couple in exchange of money.
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Media

Press under attack? Zee media says AAP govt in Punjab has blacked out Zee channels in the state, calls it ‘state of emergency’: Details

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AAP-led Punjab government allegedly blocked all channels of Zee Media in the state, channel questions if there is state of emergency in Punjab.
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Opinions

Rahul Gandhi promises to remove 50 pc reservation cap: Gandhi scion’s pipe dream bypasses SC order even as he ceaselessly accuses BJP of altering...

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By conservative estimates, INDI alliance is going to sit in the opposition, yet again. But their leaders are making fanciful claims as a part of
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News Reports

PM Modi to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari for meditation after finishing Lok Sabha election campaign

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The Prime Minister will visit the Rock Memorial and will meditate day and night at the same place where Swami Vivekananda did meditation, at the Dhyan Mandapam from May 30 evening to June 1, evening.
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News Reports

More legal troubles for AAP: Senior party leader Atishi summoned by Delhi Court in defamation case

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In his petition, the BJP leader has also sought that Atishi should withdraw her remarks and issue an apology on TV and social media.
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News Reports

UK govt realises teachers need protection from ‘blasphemy’ allegations: The threat of Islamist violence is already a reality in Europe

Anurag -
The commission was chaired by the advisor on political violence and disruption, Lord Walney. In the report, the commission has put forth recommendations to ensure teachers freely and legally practice their freedom of expression.
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News Reports

‘Idea of PFI was to overthrow the govt and replace constitution with Sharia law’: Delhi HC denies bail to banned Islamist organisation PFI’s former...

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NIA opposed the plea of former PFI chief and stated that there were several cases against Abubacker and if released, nobody would depose against him.
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Opinions

Icchadhaari protestor Yogendra Yadav declares that BJP’s victory will actually be BJP’s loss: Here is how he has been tying himself in knots to...

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Yogendra Yadav fails to see that out of two competing narratives, one hasn't moved below 400 for the NDA, other one too has predicted a comfortable and third majority government for the NDA.
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News Reports

‘Not okay for Head of school to like tweet that insults entire community’: Somaiya Trust Head writes to parents after sacking pro-Hamas Principal Parveen...

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Samir Somaiya pointed out that freedom of expression was not absolute and that Shaikh failed to set the right example for the students as the Principal of The Somaiya School
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News Reports

‘No Quran burning took place’: Haridwar Police busts disinformation peddled by Alt News cofounder and self-described fact checker Mohammed Zubair

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Uttarakhand Police recently shared a clarification, busting fake claims of Quran burning incident peddled by Mohammed Zubair.
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News Reports

‘Had a dream about EVMs not counting votes’: Anti-India, pro-Congress ‘journalist’ narrates fictional story to cast aspersions on Indian elections

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Nitasha Kaul conjectured a make-believe story to lend credence to the conspiracy theory mainstreamed by Congress party about the Electronic Voting Machines.
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News Reports

Gujarat: Jain sadhvis attacked with a belt by Altaf Hussain Sheikh in Bharuch during Vihar

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The sadhvis asked Altaf to back off. The accused, however, became enraged and kicked one of the female monks, then took out his belt and started beating them.
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Politics

Read the Constitution, read the law of the country: PM Modi’s advice to Delhi liquor scam accused Arvind Kejriwal

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Asked about Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's allegation that PM Modi decides who will go to jail, the PM said, "It would be better if these people read the Constitution, read the law of the country, I do not need to say anything to anyone".
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News Reports

Repeat tragedies, lessons never learned: Delhi hospital and Rajkot gaming zone fires are new examples of India’s persistent lapses in fire safety compliance

Anurag -
The National Building Code has Fire Safety Regulations in place to avoid fire incidents. There are several state-specific legislations as well that provide comprehensive guidelines for construction, maintenance, and fire safety protocols in buildings.
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Uttarakhand: Three men thrash gurdwara’s home guard, attack him with kirpan on suspicion of ‘bidi possession’

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According to the police, the accused were identified as 29-year-old Yashmeet Singh, 28-year-old Gurjeet Singh and 25-year-old Amardeep Singh.
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News Reports

KCR wanted to use MLA poaching case to ‘force’ BJP for a compromise and get bail for his daughter Kavitha, reveals ex-DCP

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Rao in his confession said that “Pedayanna” (KCR) was very angry after his plan to trap the BJP failed. Radha Kisan Rao refused to reveal further details of the plan saying that he “owes a lot to KCR”.
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News Reports

‘A big fraud was taking place’: PM Modi slams Mamata govt after Calcutta HC cancels OBC reservation given to Muslims

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PM Modi had previously described the Calcutta High Court verdict as an eye-opener for the country.
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News Reports

‘I have cyclone relief work, last phase elections, can’t attend June 1 meeting’: Mamata Banerjee snubs I.N.D.I. Alliance again

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Banerjee said, "The INDIA team is holding a meeting on June 1. I have told them I can't join as we have an election on 10 seats in West Bengal on the same day.
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Media

From talking about Hitler’s pen*s to linking Coronavirus with ‘sex power’ to lies about invitation to Nupur Sharma: How Saurabh Dwivedi’s ‘The Lallantop’ gained...

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India Today’s left-leaning digital portal, 'The Lallantop', and its founder Saurabh Dwivedi have earned notoriety for spreading misinformation against the BJP.
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News Reports

‘Rahul Gandhi distorted facts to tarnish Adani Group’s reputation’: Investor files plea over defamatory statements against business conglomerate, PM Modi also named

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A plea was filed in Delhi HC against Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi over allegedly defamatory statements against the Adani Group.
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News Reports

Following threats from leftist terrorists, traditional medicine practitioner Hemchand Manjhi says he will return the Padma Shri award and discontinue his work

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Hemchand Manjhi added, "Earlier, they (Naxalites) killed my nephew Komal Manjhi by levelling false allegations. My family is living under the shadow of threat." 
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News Reports

Gupta brothers, wanted in multi-billion dollar scam in South Africa, arrested in a suicide case in India: Read about their alleged link to a...

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The Gupta brothers—Atul, Ajay, and Rajesh—are accused of embezzling billions of rands in South Africa through their close ties with former President Jacob Zuma.
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News Reports

Karnataka: Mob attacks Channagiri police station over alleged custodial death of Muslim man detained for involvement in gambling, 2 police officers suspended

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Karnataka Home Minister stated that a Deputy SP and an inspector have been suspended over negligence in the case.
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News Reports

Left becomes victim of its own oppression Olympics: JNU Professor Spivak in dock for pulling up Dalit student, bullied student because she thought he...

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Argument between Left professor Spivak and the Dalit student revealed how Brahmin community is targeted in academia.
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News Reports

Pakistan support to Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, agenda peddlers of Khan Market gang, corruption-free governance and more: What PM Modi said in an interview...

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Regarding Pakistan's endorsement to opposition leaders, PM Modi said, "I am not aware why certain people are liked by those who harbour animosity towards us. Why does support emerge from there (Pakistan) for a few individuals? This is a matter that requires thorough investigation."
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News Reports

‘Muslims should take note of the matter’: AIMIM Delhi chief instigates STSJ mob against Anand Ranganathan over Nupur Sharma controversy

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Shoaib Jamai suggested that if action is not taken against Anand Ranganathan, then, his radical followers may create unrest.
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Social Media

YouTuber Karolina Goswami who promotes Indian culture faces vile rape threats and abuse from Dhruv Rathee fans for fact-checking his propaganda videos

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Karolina and Anurag Goswami also questioned propaganda outlets including Al-Jazeera, BBC and DW saying that they claim to be concerned about women’s safety in India but are not worried about the threats against a foreigner in India.
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News Reports

‘I will be in front of SIT on 31st May’: Sex scandal accused JDS MP Prajwal Revanna; adds all allegations against him are false...

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Prajwal Revanna released a video expressing his intent to return to India. In the video, Revanna stated that all claims against him were false.
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Specials

How private financial companies are rigging the system meant to recover bad loans and loopholes that must be plugged in insolvency law: A case...

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Insolvency proceedings against HNG expose loopholes in IBC with INSCO and AGI Greenpac mired in a legal battle
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News Reports

Swati Maliwal testifies in court about getting death, rape threats due to Dhruv Rathee, Bibhav Kumar doubles down, says her wounds are ‘self-inflicted’

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Swati Maliwal stated that she received even more abuses from AAP trolls after Dhruv Rathee targeted her in his latest video.
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News Reports

Delhi worst place to lose your mobile: Data shows recovery rate is lowest in National Capital, followed by Mizoram, Odisha and Punjab

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As per the data, only 4893 phones have been recovered by the police out of 5,45,592 phones lost or stolen in Delhi. The recovery rate thus stands at an abysmal 0.90%
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News Reports

‘You support BJP despite being a Muslim’: BJP worker in Mumbai’s Malvani assaulted by Nadir Mandap, believed to be a close aide of Congress...

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In a letter to Piyush Goyal, BJP worker Zahur Jalal Khan said that he and his family members were assaulted by Nadir Mandap for supporting the BJP.
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Crime

Jharkhand: Man walks in with a rifle in a bar in Ranchi, shoots dead the DJ, CCTV footage goes viral

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Regarding the killing of Bengali DJ, SSP Chandan Kumar Sinha said, “A clash happened between customers and bouncers at the bar. It might be possible that one of those customers carried out this incident. We are searching for the culprits. The investigation is underway.”
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