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What are donkey flights? An unfulfilled ‘American Dream’ and 2 incidents of deportation of Indians travelling to Jamaica and Nicaragua

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega facilitates illegal immigration to the US through his country and makes money in the form of landing taxes, visa costs and tourist cards from the travellers.

Congress leader Nana Patole talking about purifying Ram Mandir after President Draupadi Murmu’s visit is insult to Hindus, say priests

Several priests have opposed and condemned the statement of Nana Patole of purifying Ram Mandir and called it an insult to the people.

Government directs telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets and re-verification of associated 20 lakh mobile connections

Analysis carried out by MHA and state police unveiled that 28,200 mobile handsets were being misused for cybercrimes.

From doubting EVMs to questioning voter turnout- How Congress has constantly tried to undermine the Election Commission of India

Several Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have already threatened violence linked with the electoral outcomes of the Congress party. Such threats are an assault on the greatest positive Indian democracy has experienced over the past seven-and-a-half decades: a smooth transition of power.

Rajasthan: Police arrest Salman Khan for raping and blackmailing woman, had pretended to be a Hindu to entrap victim in ‘love trap’

During the investigation, it was uncovered that Salman Khan had previously entrapped 3-4 other Hindu women using the same modus operandi.

Delhi HC grants bail to Indian Mujahideen co-founder in UAPA case

The Delhi HC on Friday granted statutory bail to Indian Mujahideen's (IM) co-founder Abdul Subhan Qureshi in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act UAPA case.

Indore Love Jihad: Samir Khan becomes Sonu to befriend a Dalit widow, gang-rape her along with his associate Afzal, records obscene video and issues...

Samir Khan first claimed to be Sonu to befriend a Dalit widow and then forced her to marry him in an Islamic ceremony conducted by his cleric brother.

Arvind Kejriwal walks out of Tihar Jail after Supreme Court granted him interim bail, addresses party workers

After spending 50 days in Tihar jail, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was released on Friday as per bail order by supreme court

‘Congress hates Hindus and Hindu festivals, wants to make Hindus second-class citizens in their own country’: PM Modi

“Congress wants to make Hindus second-class citizens in their own country. Is this why they talk about vote-jihad?” PM Modi said

Anti-Hindu propaganda, misogyny and hatred against Jews: Meet Daniel Haqiqatjou, Muslim apologist who believes in flat Earth, rape and pedophilia

In 2023, Daniel Haqiqatjou claimed that the lack of child marriages in the West in the 21st century was the reason behind rise in child molestation and rapes.

Arvind Kejriwal’s bail underscores the urgent need for judicial reforms

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail approval by the Supreme Court for election campaigning underscores the urgent need for judicial reforms.

Stop campaign of lies: AAP leader Nitin Tyagi asks workers to stop getting signatures on ₹1000 scheme forms, says it will not be passed...

AAP leader Nitin Tyagi has exposed how party workers are getting signs of women on forms saying that they will get ₹1000 per month.

Education counters extremism: The myth lies busted yet again as highly educated Kashmiri couple convicted over terror activities, ties with ISKP

Similar to the Kashmiri couple, many highly educated individuals have been found guilty of involvement in terrorism.

Kejriwal cannot visit CM Office, and cannot sign files: Read the 5 bail conditions set by SC on AAP chief

As per reports, Kejriwal is restricted from visiting the CM's office or signing any files, except where his signature is necessary for obtaining approval from the LG of Delhi.

‘Mallikarjun Kharge making baseless allegations, trying to mislead and confuse’: ECI slams Congress President for his claims on voter turnout data

In a harshly worded rejoinder to the Congress President, ECI Called his statements "aggression on vitals of live election operations".

‘Nakli Shiv Sena’: PM Modi slams Uddhav Thackeray Sena for campaigning with 1993 blasts convict Iqbal Moosa

Addressing a public meeting in Maharashtra's Nandurbar, PM Modi said that in Maharashtra fake Shiv Sena is roaming around with a bomb blast convict on their shoulders

Supreme Court upholds demolition of encroachments at Akbar Nagar in Lucknow, says no eviction before alternate house given

In a major order, the Supreme Court today (10th May) upheld the Allahabad High Court’s Order to demolish illegal settlements in Akbar Nagar in Lucknow.

Justin Trudeau govt in Canada spends $8 million in search for dead bodies over viral ‘mass graves’ story at Kamloops residential school, finds nothing

Canada squandered $8 million in an endeavour to search for bodies over viral 'mass graves' story at Kamloops residential school but found nothing.

West Bengal: BJP leader Gangadhar Koyal moves Calcutta HC seeking CBI probe in Sandeshkhali sting video calling it fake

West Bengal BJP worker Gangadhar Koyal has moved the Calcutta HC over the sting videos used by TMC to claim that Sandeshkhali rape allegations are fake, saying that the videos are fake

‘I was tortured to take names of senior leaders of RSS, VHP and Yogi Adityanath, treated worse than animals’: Lt Col Purohit tells NIA...

Lt Col Purohit charged that the witnesses who deposed in court had been tormented before giving their statements.

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir: Massive protests break out against govt, police releases tear gas on school girls, detains over 70 persons

The protesters have demanded that electricity should be provided to consumers as per the production cost of hydel power in PoJK. After protests were held for months, a ministerial committee vowed that the cost would be worked out "because the government was committed to providing relief to its people."

The ridiculous argument of Muslim TFR dropping ‘faster’ than Hindus, the misplaced Kerala example and how Hindus need to wake up to demographic reality

Between 1950 and 2015, population share of Hindus in India declined by 7.8% while Muslim share grew by 43.15% - EAC-PM report

Congress uses report by 3 anti-India propagandists and an NGO linked to George Soros’ son to claim ‘India’s image declined under Modi’

The report titled 'Modi Mirage' claimed to have surveyed just 3000 people from Europe online to conclude that outsiders view India less favourably under PM Modi as compared to previous regimes .

‘Pakistan has izzat too, they have atom bombs’: How Sam Pitroda overshadowed this comment made by Mani Shankar Aiyar three weeks ago

In the clip, the old 'star pracharak' and BJP's lucky charm Mani Shankar Aiyar is seen saying that India must respect Pakistan because 'unki bhi izzat hai'. Thanks for the news Mr Aiyer, we were not aware that Pakistan has any izzat.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu responds to Joe Biden saying US won’t provide offensive weapons for Rafah mission – ‘Israel will stand alone, pressure won’t...

Rejecting international pressure to halt the war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that if "forced," Israel will "stand alone" in its war against Hamas. 

Demography is destiny: How the most Muslim city of Sweden, that celebrated ‘all night’ after the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, looks...

Thousands of Muslims living in Malmö have been participating in violent celebrations and anti-Israel demonstrations.

Signaling to Muslims again? Congress candidate from Ratlam, MP, says those with two wives will get Rs 2 lakh a month if party voted...

Kantilal Bhuria, the Congress candidate from Ratlam during an election rally said that if Congress comes to power, those who have two wives would get Rs 2 lakh a month.

Bombay HC orders registration of crime in alleged misappropriation of Tulja Bhavani Temple’s money in auction of donation boxes, slams govt for opposing filing...

Bombay High Court on 9th May ordered to register a case in the case of embezzlement of donations from the Tulja Bhawani Temple in Maharashtra’s Tuljapur.

Our diplomats have been threatened with impunity, no relevant evidence given to us: MEA after 3 Indians arrested for Khalistani terrorist Nijjar’s Killing in...

"No specific or relevant evidence or information has been given to us in this matter. Canada has informed us about the arrest. But we have not got any formal communication...," MEA Spokesperson said on three Indians arrested in Canada in Nijjar killing.

Won’t happen again: Maldives’ Foreign Minister on Maldivian ministers’ derogatory remarks about PM Modi

Following derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maldives Deputy Youth Ministers Mariyam Shiuna, Mahzoom Majid and Malsha Shareef have been suspended indefinitely

NIA special court convicts Jahanzaib Sami Wani, his wife Hina Bashir Beigh and 3 others for anti-India activities, links with ISKP

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in New Delhi handed down varying prison terms to five accused including a Kashmiri couple in a terrorism case

Air India Express cabin crew ends strike, airline agrees to take back termination letters of ‘sick’ employees

a meeting was held on Thursday between Air India Express Union and the airline CEO to reach a solution. Apparently, after the meeting, a middle ground has been reached and the strike will end, much to the relief of the travelers.

2 women from Sandeshkhali withdraw complaints of rape: With 700 complaints and threats reported in 2021, here are 5 unanswered questions in the case

A woman and her mother-in-law have withdrawn complaints of rape against TMC leaders in Sandeshkhali

Understanding the rise of insurgency and violence in Balochistan amid escalation in attacks on outsiders from Pakistan’s Punjab and China in the region

In recent times, Balochistan has witnessed a surge in violence where Baloch separatist groups have specifically targeted outsiders, especially from Pakistan’s Punjab province and China.

‘Abhishek Banerjee offered money to make false comments’: Woman seen in Sandeshkhali sting video says it is doctored, points out her audio and video...

Talking to Bongo TV, Jaba Rani Singha asserted that she is committed to the movement by the Sandeshkhali woman against the TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and his aides.

Bareilly: Murdered 14-year-old girl was forcibly converted to Islam, was being stalked for months, Fariyad was threatening her and her brother: Exclusive details of...

The family members of the victim said in the FIR that the minor had left her house on Wednesday (May 8, 2024) for her college studies.The accused forcefully abducted the Hindu minor on his bike from the road. After this, he raped her and then took her to a nearby railway line and threw her in front of a moving train.

1993 Bombay blast convict Ibrahim Moosa campaigns for Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar, video viral from Mumbai

Ibrahim Moosa, one of the convicts in the 1993 Bombay bombings, was seen campaigning for Amol Kirtikar, the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) candidate for Mumbai North West

Campaigning in elections not a fundamental right, bail to Kejriwal for electioneering will be discriminatory: Enforcement Directorate to Supreme Court

Saying that granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal will be discriminatory in nature, Enforcement Directorate said that no politician could be arrested and kept in judicial custody if they are granted interim bail for poll campaigning.

Haryana: JJP supremo Dushyant Chautala renews offer of support to Congress to try and bring down incumbent BJP government

In his letter, JJP chief Dushyant urged the Haryana Governor to seek a floor test at the earliest and impose President's Rule if the government failed to prove its majority in the House.

US Embassy issues advisory warning about terror threat at Karachi Port in Pakistan, asks officials to restrict access to concerned areas

On Tuesday (7th May), the US Embassy in Pakistan issued an advisory highlighting a threat of terror attack on Karachi port in Pakistan

Air India Express crisis: 30 staffers sacked over sick leave, ultimatum issued to others as 86 flights were canceled, operations halted until 13 May

The termination letter was sent by Air India Express to 30 employees on 8th May who participated in the mass leaves.

ED plans to file preliminary chargesheet against Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case, agency calls him ‘kingpin’ of the scam

The ED's move will coincide with Kejriwal's interim bail plea in the liquor policy case at the Supreme Court on Friday (10th May). In the chargesheet, the ED would make reference to Kejriwal as a 'kingpin' and main conspirator in the liquor policy case. 

Importing terrorists, slacking on law and order, fraud ‘student visa’ industry are Canada’s own problems: How Trudeau govt’s India blaming is pathetic cover up...

Canada government was quick to blame India, however, it should answer as to why it allowed Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was designated a terrorist by India’s National Investigation Agency in 2020 to live in Canada and gave him space to become politically strong.

Tamil Nadu: Whistleblower D Ferdin Rayan hacked in Tirunelveli, had complained about illegal constructions, illicit stone mining under the DMK govt

Social activist and whistleblower D. Ferdin Rayan (36) was brutally attacked in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on 4th May, using a sharp-edged weapon

Facing personnel shortage, Ukraine passes bill to recruit convicted prisoners into the military, murderers and rapists excluded

excluded from eligibility are individuals convicted of sexual violence, multiple homicides, severe corruption, and former high-ranking officials, clarified Olena Shuliak, a leader of Zelenskyy's party.

‘Bakwas ki hai,’ people associated with Gandhi family should think before doing anything: Robert Vadra on racist rant by Sam Pitroda

Robert Vadra rubbished Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remark and expressed surprise at how such an educated person could make these types of comments

Canadian bank faces money-laundering probe over allegations of drug traffickers using the bank to launder money from sale of Fentanyl in USA

Bharat Masrani, CEO of TD Bank, said "Criminals relentlessly target financial institutions to launder money and TD has a responsibility and an obligation to thwart their illegal activity."

Jharkhand: Akhtar Ansari brutally kills his tribal wife, caught while trying to burry the body with his brother-in-law Sanaullah Ansari

The active locals caught the accused red-handed after which a case was registered against him and he was arrested.

Allahabad Court upholds tenets of Islam to deny live-in relationship rights to previously married Muslim, says illicit relationships prohibited by Islamic law

"Islamic tenets do not permit live-in relationships during the subsisting marriage. The position may be different if the two persons are unmarried and the parties being major choose to lead their lives in a way of their own," the bench said.