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Uttar Pradesh: Maulana Syed Mohammad Ashraf of Kichhauchha Dargah arrested for raping a female devotee from Mumbai, issued death threats to victim and her...

The Maulana raped the young woman from Mumbai in Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh under the guise of spiritual healing.

Karan Morwal, expelled from Congress over rape accusations, seen with Rahul Gandhi and senior party leaders during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Karan Morwal was expelled by the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) in 2022 for six years following rape charges filed against him.

Entire country discussing what TMC leaders did to women of Sandeshkhali: PM Modi launches scathing attack on TMC in Siliguri

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said that it does not affect West Bengal government when people are struggling or suffering

“Win-win situation for Andhra”: TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu confirms BJP-TDP-Jana Sena alliance for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh

TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed that the party has forged an alliance with the BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

PPP co-chairman and ruling alliance joint candidate Asif Ali Zardari elected as 14th President of Pakistan

Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), has been elected as Pakistan's 14th President

Bulldozer action in Gujarat: Illegal constructions, including three madarsas, demolished in Kutch

3 illegal madarsas and several other illegally constructed establishments were demolished in Jam Kunaria and Kuran villages of Kutch.

“Your hard work paid off”, PM tells a man in Srinagar: Read who is Modi’s ‘Host and Dost’ Ashraf Azad and how Modi went...

Meeting Ashraf Azad at Srinagar Airport, PM Modi told him, "Azad Saheb, your hard work has paid off. Many people had come to the gathering."

Kerala CM orders CBI inquiry into the death of veterinary student who was found hanging in hostel after torture by SFI members

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has ordered a CBI inquiry into the death of student J S Sidharthan after his family met him at his office.

Tamil Nadu politician Sebastian Simon mocks Bharat Mata, claims there was no India before British rule, had earlier vowed to beat Hindi speakers

In the past, Seeman has expressed strong support for the terror outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its slain chief Velupillai Prabhakaran.

While Mamata Banerjee claims West Bengal is the ‘safest’ place for women, here is how they are mistreated, harassed and victimised in her regime

This report outlines the horrors that a few of the countless destitute Hindu women in West Bengal have experienced under Mamata's regime

Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA releases fresh CCTV visuals of the suspect, seeks help of citizens in identifying him

The NIA released two videos and pictures of the suspect in Rameshwaram cafe blast case seeking the cooperation of citizens to identify him

Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap over 280 school students days after Boko Haram terror group abducted dozens of women and children

Criminal gangs, armed to the teeth, have previously targeted educational institutions, especially in northwest Nigeria.

Telangana: Police lathi charge on devotees at Komuravelli Temple on Mahashivaratri, earlier mismanagement had led to violence in Sabarimala

Police officials deployed at the Komuravelli Temple in Siddipet district of Telangana resorted to lathi-charge devotees on Mahashivratri.

NCB arrests Former DMK leader and Tamil Film producer Jaffer Sadiq, the mastermind of Rs 2,000 Crore international drug racket

Following the drug bust, NCB Deputy Director General (operations) Gyaneshwar Singh said, “He (Sadiq) is the kingpin of the India-Australia-New Zealand drug trafficking network, which we were probing.

Elon Musk’s X to launch YouTube’s rival app for smart TVs by next week: Report

The app to be launched by X for smart TVs looks “identical” to YouTube’s TV app, as per reports.

YouTuber Faisal Abdul Mutallib Khan, accused of luring Indians into the Russia-Ukraine conflict by promising lucrative jobs, comes under scrutiny

Faisal Abdul Mutalib Khan, a resident of Mumbai's Dadar in his mid-30s, established himself as a fishmonger before venturing into the manpower consultancy business in 2016.

ABP journalist who was booked by Mamata govt for reporting on Sandeskhali now makes Hinduphobic ‘cow urine’ jibe at ex-Judge Abhijit Ganguly

Suman Dey did not have any qualms about making casual, Hinduphobic remarks. Instead, he was seen smirking about it during the interview.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sela Tunnel: Know about the world’s longest bi-lane passageway in Arunachal Pradesh near China border

PM Modi is in Arunachal Pradesh to inaugurate multiple significant projects, including the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh.

Madras High Court makes changes in judgment that said ‘Varnas can’t be blamed’, now says ‘caste categorisation is a recent phenomenon’

Madras HC erlier said, "Origins of the caste system as we know it today are less than a century old." Now, it says that Caste categorisation is a recent phenomenon.

Indian tourists in Maldives drop by one-third after derogatory comments against India and PM Modi by Maldives’ ministers

The row erupted after three Maldivian deputy ministers made derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over his pictures from the visit to Lakshadweep.

Gang violence in Canada: Multiple rounds fired at residence of an Indian-origin businessman by member of Goldy Brar gang

The attack on the house of the Indian businessman in Canada allegedly took place on 6th March by an unidentified individual linked to Goldy Brar gang.

‘We are sorry’: Ex-President of Maldives apologises, accepts that boycott by Indians has badly hit the country

Mohamed Nasheed, who served as the President of Maldives between 2008 and 2018, urged, "So, I think that this matter must be ironed out. We must go back to our usual relation."

Delhi: As support pours in for police officer Manoj Tomar, watch full video where Namazis had refused to listen to multiple warnings before they...

The police officer seen in the viral video stopping people from offering namaz on the road is suspended by the Delhi police over disciplinary reasons.

Pakistan: 22-year-old student sentenced to death for blasphemy against the Prophet, another 17-year-old student gets life imprisonment in same case

The cybercrime unit of Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Lahore filed a complaint against the student in 2022 on blasphemy charges.

Video footage of India designated terrorist Hardeep Nijjar’s killing in Canada surfaces

The purported video footage of the killing of India designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has surfaced, showing Nijjar being shot by armed men

Haryana: FIR against Elvish Yadav for assaulting YouTuber Sagar Thakur, Big Boss OTT winner says incident happened in ‘heat of the moment’

Besides Elvish Yadav, 10 others were booked by the Sector 53 police in Gurgaon under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 147, 149, 323 , and 506.

Lok Sabha Election dates not announced, fake message shared on WhatsApp: Clarifies Election Commission

The Election Commission of India (ECI) clarified on Friday that no dates have been announced yet for Lok Sabha elections.

Spa centres, glistening houses, and luxury shops at Majnu Ka Teela? Hindu refugees from Pakistan in Delhi served eviction notices

According to residents of Majnu Ka Teela shanties, they have been asked to vacate the place and shift to rain shelters in Dwarka.

NIA releases list of wanted PFI terrorists seeking information on them, promises reward and secrecy of informant’s identity

The NIA has released the list of the PFI terrorists along with their images and proper information on X (formerly Twitter).

Lok Sabha Elections: Congress releases first list of 39 candidates, Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

Congress on Friday released its first list of candidates for 39 Lok Sabha constituencies.

Meet the winners of the first National Creators Award, and what PM Modi told each of them while presenting the awards at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the inaugural ‘National Creators Award’ at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday.

‘Not a propaganda, it’s a must watch’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after watching the film ‘Article 370’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised and appealed to the audience to watch the movie 'Article 370'

West Bengal: CBI concludes search at the residence of Sheikh Shahjahan in North 24 Parganas

Following the Calcutta HC's directive, the CID handed over custody of Sheikh Shahjahan to the CBI on Wednesday.

‘Parivar, chowkidar, Adani-Ambani, Rafale…we do self-goals’: Omar Abdullah lashes at I.N.D.I. Alliance ally Lalu Yadav for his ‘no family’ dig at Modi

Criticising the personal attacks on PM Modi, Omar Abdullah asserted that such rhetoric backfires for the opposition and only helps Modi secure a goal.

Gopnath Mahadev Temple: Shiv mandir that stood resilient in the face of 16th-century Islamic invasion

Gopanath Mahadev's shrine is located near Zanzmer village in Talaja taluka, Bhavnagar district. OpIndia's team visited this old temple in Bhavnagar. The team discovered that the temple was attacked the Islamists in the 16th century killing numerous Hindus.

Assam: Dibrugarh jail superintendent arrested over seizure of electronic gadgets from cell of ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh and his aides

The superintendent of Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam was apprehended on suspicion of a security lapse that enabled devices including spy camera pen and smartphone to be smuggled into the cell of Khalistani Amritpal Singh

Rajasthan: ‘Friends’ murder man for refusing to perform oral sex, cops arrest one

The cops were able to trace the accused based on inquiries and technical investigations.

Rakhi Sawant’s ex-husband Adil Khan marries Bigg Boss 13 contestant Somi Khan

Adil Khan had garnered media attention after Rakhi Sawant alleged that despite converting her religion and marrying Adil, he did not value her.

Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA takes into custody 4 suspects, including their leader, who were arrested in Ballari ISIS module case

The NIA has taken custody of arrested terrorist Mohammed Sulaiman, Shayan Rahman alias Hussain, Anas Iqbal Shaikh and Syed Sameer

Chandrababu Naidu meets Amit Shah, BJD’s VK Pandian heads to Delhi amid buzz of BJP tie-up: How NDA is expanding and I.N.D.I. Alliance is...

While the BJP has not only managed to deflect INDI Alliance parties like the JDU and RLD, and is likely to forge an alliance with the BJD in Odisha and TDP-JSP in Andhra Pradesh, the Congress-led I.N.D.I. Alliance suffering jolts after jolts. Interestingly, even the most hardcore anti-Modi parties are deserting the “sinking ship”.

Delhi cop kicks namazis who had blocked roads for offering prayers, suspended after video went viral

In the video, a policeman could be seen kicking a namazi who appears to have refused to pay heed to police request to clear the roads.

Netizens slam Elvish Yadav for his photograph with Munawar Faruqui, YouTuber explains himself in a video: Details

Elvish Yadav recently shared a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, explaining himself over

Exclusive: JNU has no idea about the culprits involved in the 2022 anti-Brahmin graffiti incident on campus, reveals RTI​

The slogans read “Brahmin-Baniya, we are coming for you”, “We will avenge”, “Brahmins Leave the campus”, “Brahmins leave India”, “Now there will be blood”, and “Go back to Sakha” among others.

Delhi: 29-year-old gym owner killed hours before his wedding; father had stabbed him 15 times for being ‘disrespectful’, arrested

The deceased identified as Gaurav Singhal, who ran the gym Fit Box in South Delhi, was mercilessly stabbed 15 times by his father hours before his wedding

Sudha Murthy nominated to Rajya Sabha, PM Modi hails it as a “powerful testament to our Nari Shakti”

PM Modi took to X to inform that President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Sudha Murthy to the Rajya Sabha.

Let’s come together to start a ‘Create on India’ movement: PM Modi urges digital content creators to create content on India for the world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged digital content creators to create content on the country, showcasing its culture and heritage.

Bengaluru water crisis: Posh flat owners going to malls to use toilet, govt puts restrictions on car washing, gardening and fountains

A social media post going viral says that Prestige Falcon City, where flats cost more than Rs 1 crore, has no water even for toilets and kitchen and tenants have abandoned flats.

Chants of Modi Modi, Abki baar 400 paar, Har Har Mahadev & Bharat Mata Ki Jai by influencers reverberate at National Creators Award

The award has witnessed immense public engagement wherein more than 1.5 lakh nominations and around 10 lakh votes were cast.

‘8-10 goons sent by Elvish Yadav assaulted me’: SM user who was threatened for posting a meme over Yadav’s pictures with Munawar Faruqui

A social media user shared a video stating that he was assaulted by 8-10 goons sent by Elvish Yadav after being threatened by him over a meme.

Everyone knows that Islam needs to be Sinicised, this is an inevitable trend: Senior Chinese Communist Party official in Xinjiang

President Xi Jinping of China repeatedly calls for the "Sinicisation" of religions including Islam, Buddhism and Christianity.