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‘Brahmin-Baniyawaad Murdabad’: Hinduphobic sloganeering by Ashoka University Students sparks online outrage, netizens demand stern action

Mr Sinha, a popular nationalist X user, demanded "belt treatment" for those raising 'Brahmin-Baniyawaad Murdabad' slogans at the Ashoka University.

‘Kejriwal’s body is in custody, but soul is free, close your eyes and feel him’: Scam-accused Delhi CM’s wife makes bizarre claims

While the AAP ministers and their followers are out on streets wearing yellow t-shirts with Kejriwal badges printed on it, Sunita Kejriwal held a press conference in a very 'official setup' sending 'proxy CM' vibes.

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, says her husband will provide proofs in Liquor Scam case on March 28

"Arvind Kejriwal will reveal where the money of the liquor scam is", Sunita Kejriwal added.

‘Working to ensure Rs 3,000 crores looted from poor, seized by ED, returned to Bengalis’: PM Modi to BJP candidate from Krishnanagar Amrita Roy

Regarding PM Modi’s query on local sentiments, Rajmata Amrita Roy said, “When I ask about Mahua Moitra, people of Bengal say she is only headed towards jail.”

India replaces Germany as Russia’s top medicine supplier, supplies 294 million packages of pharmaceuticals in 2023

Indian manufacturers increased their exports by 3% last year, delivering about 294 million packages of pharmaceuticals to Russia.

‘Expected to be respectful of sovereignty and internal affairs of others’: India strongly objects to the US over remarks on Kejriwal’s arrest

The MEA released a statement saying, "We take strong objection to the remarks of the Spokesperson of the US State Department about certain legal proceedings in India."

‘Muslim area’, no songs during Namaz and more: 9 incidents where Hindus were attacked for playing Holi

In Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district, a Muslim mob including women attacked several Hindus celebrating Holi on the 25th of March

Assam: Politician lying on a bed of Rs 500 notes, pic goes viral

The image of Benjamin Basumatary has quickly garnered attention throughout social media platforms

Baltimore bridge collapse: Racist online attacks on ‘Indian crew’ of ship MV Dali despite local pilots steering it

While social media users indulged in racial attacks on Indians, it was the Indian crew that alerted the port authorities about the possible collapse after ship lost power. Even President Biden has praised the crew's timely action.

Mumbai Police detains Hinduphobic ‘comedian’ Munawar Faruqui and 13 others after raid on illegal Hookah bar, case registered

Munawar Faruqui has been booked under The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 or COTPA, 2003.

‘They cannot digest India’s success under PM Modi’: Indian student Satyam Surana faces hate and smear campaign at LSE student union elections

Satyam has alleged that, just 12 hours before the voting, a very 'well-planned' campaign was launched against him, somehow linking him with the Bharatiya Janata Party and calling him a 'fascist' to boycott him and his campaign.

‘Rapes in mosques, arms, women’s trafficking’: Ex-Muslim victim who converted to Hinduism writes to CM Yogi, alleges ‘sex parties with girls happen after Friday...

An ex-Muslim victim has written a letter to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, underlining grave accusations of rape against girls occurring after Friday prayers within the mosque.

USA: All 22 crew members aboard the ship, which collided with Baltimore Bridge under Pilotage, are Indians; shipping company confirms they are safe

Owners and managers of the Singapore-flagged container ship “DALI” (IMO 9697428) said that the vessel collided with one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore whilst under pilotage with two pilots onboard

TMC using Sandeshkhali women for political rhetoric after persecuting them for years only underscores importance of central forces in Bengal during 2024 elections

OpIndia had previously reported how the Trinamool Congress, led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, have left no stone unturned to trivialise the sexual violence committed against women in Sandeshkhali.

BJP moves Election Commission over Supriya Shrinate’s sexist social media post against Kangana Ranaut

BJP has come out strongly in defense of the new entrant to politics, Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, after she faced sexist slurs and attacks from Congress leaders and their supporters on Social Media.

Sonam Wangchuk ends 21-day fasting over demands for Ladakh’s statehood and preservation of Himalayan ecosystem

Sonam Wangchuk ended the 21-day fasting over demands for Ladakh's statehood and preservation of Himalayan ecosystem.

Hapur: 42-years-old Md Zunaid rapes a minor Dalit, his aides Arif and Jamiruddin say ‘Dalit girls are meant for fun only’ after the crime,...

The accused offered Rs 2-4 lakh to the victim's father to keep his mouth shut. When the complainant refused to compromise, Jamiruddin and Arif abused him by using caste-related slurs.

Know the truth of video claiming ‘RSS has supported INDI Alliance’ – the fake RSS Online with Abdul Gafoor as working president

Janardan Moon's 'RSS Online', a namesake of the original RSS, was founded in 2017, and has extended its support to INDI Alliance.

Punjab: Grandson of former Congress CM Beant Singh, and former Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Ravneet Singh Bittu joins BJP

Ravneet Bittu, the former Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha during 2021, gave a major jolt to the party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. He likely to contest from Ludhiana on BJP ticket.

‘Shakti Swaroopa’: PM Modi speaks to Sandeshkhali victim and BJP candidate Rekha Patra, lauds her for becoming the voice of Shahjahan’s victims

PM Modi referred to Rekha Patra as ‘Shakti Swaroopa’ for becoming the voice of several Sandeshkhali women who fell victim to the atrocities of Sheikh Shahjahan and his goons

People will slap Congress through voting: Former CM Bommai slams Karnataka Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi for ‘youth chanting Modi Modi should be slapped’ remark

Reacting to Karnataka Minister Tangadagi's remark that those who chant 'Modi Modi 'must be slapped', Bommai said, "Wait for some time; people will slap the Congress party through voting."

Making reels on moving scooter while applying Gulaal proves expensive, Noida Police files FIR after imposing Rs 33,000 traffic fine

Noida Police has informed that a hefty fine of Rs 33,000 was imposed on the three people seen making reels in the viral video.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s ‘Mrs. Sodhi’ Jennifer Bansiwal wins sexual harassment case against producer Asit Modi

She said, “The local committee ordered my due amount, which I deserve. This verdict clears that my case was not fabricated, and I wasn't seeking cheap publicity. "

Delhi Excise Policy Scam: Delhi HC to hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging arrest, ED remand tomorrow

Kejriwal was arrested by the central agency late Thursday night on charges of corruption in relation to the Excise Policy Scam.

Pakistan faces China’s fury over killing of 5 of its citizens in suicide bombing; asks Pakistan to conduct immediate probe and punish the perpetrators

Mohammad Ali Gandapur, the regional police chief told the media that a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers which was on its way from Islamabad, Pakistan to Dasu

Thane: Minor assaulted for greeting youth with ‘Jai Shri Ram’, forced to chant ‘Allah Hu Akbar’; incident caught on CCTV camera

A minor boy was assaulted in Mumbai's Mira Road for greeting youth with 'Jai Shri Ram' and was forced to chant 'Allahu Akbar'.

Is AAP fabricating official letters from Kejriwal in custody to play victim? ED takes cognisance of ‘orders’ as Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi continue their drama

On Tuesday, while ED’s custody Arvind Kejriwal issued a second order, as claimed by AAP leaders, directing the health minister to ensure the availability of free medicines in Mohalla clinics.

Here is why Congress leader Supriya Shrinate’s ‘someone else had access’ excuse for her distasteful comment on Kangana Ranaut doesn’t hold ground

Several netizens, journalists, and PR experts have raised questions about Supriya Shrinate's claims, asserting that the final accountability and authority for her social media handles lie with her. 

Siege of Bangladesh’s ancient Kantajew Temple, built by Maharaja Pran Nath: How Illegal construction of mosque on the Temple land has only been paused,...

The historic Kantajew Temple has been a pilgrimage site for hundreds and thousands of Hindus from Bangladesh and abroad.  

62 per cent of donations by companies after ED raids went to opposition parties: Electoral bonds data debunks opposition’s ‘extortion’ claims

An analysis conducted by The Indian Express uncovered how opposition misled the public with claims that BJP used raids to "extort" money using Electoral Bonds.

“Was hurt by her reference to ‘Chhota Kashi’ Mandi”, says Kangana Ranaut on Congress’ Supriya Shrinate’s offensive sexist Social Media post

Kangana Ranaut is headed the BJP headquarters in Delhi where she was called by the party president J P Nadda. Ranaut says taking further action against Supriya Shrinate would be decided after she met the party president.

Kerala: 2-year-old girl brutally beaten to death, had injury marks all over her body, her father Mohammad Faiz arrested

Mohammad Faiz told the doctors that his daughter had eaten something that got stuck resulting in her critical condition.

After 495 years, Ram Lalla celebrates his first Holi at his birthplace, devotees gather in huge numbers in Ayodhya to celebrate Rangotsav with Lord...

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra shared pictures of Ram Lalla holding a pichkari (Spary gun) in his hand to play Holi with his devotees.

Delhi liquor policy scam: BRS leader K Kavitha denied relief, sent to judicial custody until April 9

K Kavitha’s role in the scam came to light after the arrest of AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.

USA: Massive bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapses into water after container ship collides, multiple casualties reported

Chief Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore City Fire Department confirmed to us that the bridge had been struck by a large vessel causing it to collapse into the Patapsco River, the BBC reported.

Pakistan’s second-largest naval air station, the PNS Siddique in Turbat, attacked; BLA claims responsibility

Reports also mention that 4 armed assailants have been killed by the Pakistani Security Forces as the latter tried to foil the attack. Pakistani authorities claim that the 4 were quickly spotted and killed when they tried to enter the naval facility in Turbat, a district in Balochistan.

Tax On Rain: Toronto in Canada considering a ‘rain tax’ based on amount of hard surfaces on your property, here’s what it means

The authorities intend to impose a ‘stormwater charge’ for all property classes. In addition, a stormwater charge credits program for large properties and administrative water charges.

US, UK announce sanctions against Chinese company, individuals for cyber attack on critical infrastructure, say China govt is sponsoring spying efforts

"OFAC is also designating Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin, two Chinese nationals affiliated with Wuhan XRZ, for their roles in malicious cyber operations targeting U.S. entities that operate within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, directly endangering US national security," the US Treasury Department said in a statement.

‘No permission granted, Section 144 imposed’: AAP calls to ‘gherao’ PM Modi’s house against Kejriwal’s arrest, Police detain leaders from Patel Chowk

The AAP leaders reached Patel Chowk but the Delhi Delhi Police detained Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab Minister and AAP leader, outside the Patel Nagar Metro station.

Opposition parties are using an age-old litmus test – push the Hindu community because they won’t react anyway – but here is why this...

The Hindu and cultural resurgence is almost complete, thanks to the opposition delivering self goals - and BJP will be the biggest beneficiary

Outrage over Elon Musk’s reaction to ‘third world’ comment on India, how the ‘What’s wrong with India’ trend started as a smear campaign

While Elon Musk is agreeing to assertions that India is a third-world country, he has been trying to launch Tesla in Indi-, the so-called ‘third world’ nation.

‘UPA didn’t utilise a single rupee from NIRBHAYA fund’: Smriti Irani hits back at Jairam Ramesh for his rant on WCD Ministry

Smriti Irani presented facts and data on women empowerment under PM Modi leadership since 2014.

‘Have some shame…You are daughter of Muslim’: Islamists attack actress Soha Ali Khan for celebrating Holi with her husband and daughter

One set of Islamists abused Soha Ali Khan for playing Holi during the month of Ramazan. Others humiliated the Bollywood actress for marrying a non-Muslim and going against the tenets of Islam.

‘Mosque is a den of adultery’: 23-year-old girl who left Islam to adopt Hinduism accuses her four uncles and a Maulana of gangraping her

The girl stated that she had witnessed the Imam of the Jamiya Masjid located in the Naderbagh area supplying girls and raping them.

Mass killings, rapes, and plunder in ‘East Pakistan’: Bangladesh commemorates anniversary of Pakistani General Tikka Khan’s genocidal ‘Operation Searchlight’

In his book 'Witness to Surrender', Pakistani Major Siddiq Salik had described ‘Operation Searchlight’ saying, "The gates of hell had been cast open."

IPL 2024: Full schedule of the tournament released, entire tournament to take place in India amidst Lok Sabha elections, final in Chennai on 26th...

The final of the IPL will be held in Chennai on May 26, while the eliminator and Qualifier 1 will be held in Ahmedabad on May 21 and May 22. The Qualifier 2 will also take place in Chennai on May 24.

After Supriya Shrinate, another Congress leader says ‘someone from his team’ called Kangana a ‘r*ndi’: Why they make no sense

Congress leaders, including H.S Ahir and Supriya Shrinate, had launched sexist attack against Kangana Ranaut after BJP announced her as candidate from Mandi in HP.