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Another video of Mufti Salman Azhari goes viral where he instigates Muslims, says ‘one day everyone will follow Islam’, and Hindus will ‘pay’ for...

"A day will come when people will solely follow Islam and no other religion. We are struggling. Increase our power to such a level that no one will ever be able to trouble us. Aaj kutto ka waqt hai kal hamara ayega (Now these dogs are celebrating, tomorrow we will celebrate," Azhari said in the video.

Haldwani violence: Who is Nainital DM Vandana Singh who exposed the mob’s plot to kill and didn’t submit to media’s pressure tactics? Details

Singh quelled all doubts and rumours about the violence that suggested that the violence was communal in nature.

Meet Manoj Singh Duhan: Pro-Khalistan separatist leader Amritpal Singh’s aide who runs Hinduphobic propaganda to convert Hindu farmers to Sikhism

Pro-Khalistan separatist leader Amritpal Singh's aide, Manoj Singh Duhan often posts derogatory comments on Hindu deities and Hinduism.

ED issues sixth summons to Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy scam case after he skipped 5 summons, asks to appear on 19 February

ED has issued a sixth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering probe related to irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 case

Sandeshkhali protests: Local woman says police asking for proof of rape, NCW chief says police filed case against relatives of victims instead of TMC’s...

Police is asking for proof of rape, says Sandeshkhali women, NCW chief says police filed case against victim's relatives instead of Shiekh Shahjahan

Sonia Gandhi files RS nomination from Rajasthan after Rahul fled from Amethi in 2019: Has Congress already accepted another defeat?

There are speculations that Priyanka Vadra may contest the 'family bastion' seat of Rae Bareli. However looking at 2019 fiasco of Congress where they lost deposits in 63 of 67 contested seats under Priyanka's leadership, winning will be very difficult.

How Supreme Court contradicted its own judgement by not canceling bail granted to Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal accused in Delhi anti-Hindu riots

In 2021, Delhi HC granted bail to Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal, and Asif Iqbal Tanha, accused in Delhi anti-Hindu Riots

India Today journalist, who said ‘don’t show’ to cameraman recording stone pelting by ‘farmers’, admits protesters pelted stones after getting injured

Several protesters at the Shambhu border in Haryana resorted to stone-pelting, causing injuries to police personnel and civilians.

Subramanian Swamy threatens legal action against BJP for not holding party elections, claims extension of president Nadda’s term violates his fundamental rights

Disgruntled BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has threatened to take legal action against the party over the extension of party president’s term

Rahul Gandhi cuts short Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Jharkhand to join farmers’ protest outside NCR

The decision to join the farmers' protest in Delhi comes amidst ongoing agitation from Punjab farmers, planning to march to the national capital to press for various demands

Swaminathan Commission didn’t ask for MSP to be made into law: Congress has been lying and misleading farmers and taxpayers

While the Congress party is now promising to legalise MSP if voted to power, back in 2010 his own party’s government led by the then Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had rejected the Swaminathan Committee’s C2+50 per cent formula recommendation citing “counter-productivity”.

Delhi anti-Hindu riots: Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea from SC citing ‘change in circumstances’, to ‘try luck’ in trial court

He had approached the High Court, challenging the dismissal of his bail application by the trial court in March 2022.

Providing time and money to mother by husband does not constitute domestic violence: Mumbai court quashes woman’s petition

A sessions court in Mumbai has ruled that a man caring for his mother can't be considered as domestic violence against his wife

‘Humanity facing a new challenge as terrorism changes forms everyday,’ says PM Modi in his address at World Governments Summit in Dubai

He said that there are domestic concerns on one hand and on the other hand, international systems appear scattered.

Vibhakar Shastri, the grandson of former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri joins BJP after resigning from Congress

After joining the saffron party, Vibhakar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and other leaders of the party for providing him a chance to connect with Lal Bahadur Shastri's vision of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'.

Rahul Gandhi fans violent farmer protest 2.0 by promising ‘MSP Guarantee Law’: Here is how Congress had rejected the recommendation in 2007

Though Rahul Gandhi promised to implement Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, Congress had rejected them in 2007.

Bihar: Lalu’s brother-in-law hastily surrenders himself after bulldozers reach his residence, was accused of land grabbing in CM Nitish’s ‘Janta Darbar’

The action was taken on a complaint involving land grab, deception and extortion against Subhash Yadav and seven other people.

JD(U) MLA Sudhanshu Shekhar alleges he was offered Rs 5 crore to switch over to RJD-led Mahagathbandhan ahead of Bihar trust vote, files FIR

JD(U) MLA Sudhanshu Shekhar filed an FIR claiming that he was offered Rs 5 crores by the party's colleague for switching over to the RJD-led 'Mahagathbandhan' ahead of the trust vote.

The Mirage of MSP Guarantee Law: A political illusion disguised as farmer welfare

Only 25 per cent of total farming output comes under purview of MSP. If MSP law comes to power it will be an economic suicide as it will bar govt from spending money on other sectors, including defence.

As the issue of institutional rape by TMC men in Sandeshkhali snowballs, area MP Nusrat Jahan maintains silence, continues to post reels on Instagram

Jahan who is also a film actress, could be seen posting a couple of Instagram reels celebrating 4 successful weeks of her new movie. Meanwhile, several social media users criticized the 'leader' for maintaining silence over violence in Sandeshkhali.

‘Tune kiya, tujhe pata nahi hai, par tune kiya’: Anti-Modi lobby credit SRK for the release of 8 Navy veterans from Qatar despite his...

Despite his express denial, the anti-Modi lobby is bent on crediting actor SRK for the diplomatic coup by the India govt to secure the release of 8 Navy officials from Qatar.

Names of Indira Gandhi and Nargis Dutt dropped from the categories of the National Film Awards, read details of changes made

These modifications to the national film awards a were unanimously agreed upon by the committee formed by the Modi govt

Tragedy of Hindu women of Bengal: Why police ‘probe team’ got no complaints of rape by the Sandeshkhali women and the tragic conclusion that...

Sandeshkhali women have come on record explaining how they were being sexually exploited by Sheikh Shahjahan and his men.

‘I can get you booked under SC/ST Act…’: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad ‘Ravan’ threatens administrative officials in Auraiya, video viral on social media

Azad could be heard telling the SDM in the video that had the murder been committed by a Dalit's son, they (the administration) would have brought the entire family at crossroads.

‘There is no one above Allah’: Muslim organisations object to mandatory Suryanamaskar in Rajasthan government schools, HC to hear case

The petition filed by the organizations states that the government order is unconstitutional and violates Article 25 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens.

‘When I presented temple proposal…’: PM Modi narrates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s response to BAPS temple proposal during ‘Ahlan Modi’ event address

PM Modi also said a sentence in Arabic to showcase the similarity in the languages of India and UAE. His sentence translated to, "India and UAE writing a chapter on better fortune with time's pen on the world's book."

Haldwani: Police post established on land that was freed from encroachment in Banbhoolpura, inaugurated by women personnel

The police post was inaugurated by women personnel who were injured in the attack by the Islamist mob in the violence on 8th February.

How can a political party occupy land allotted to the High Court: Supreme Court slams AAP for encroaching land allotted to Delhi HC

In Supreme Court, CJI Chandrachud remarked, "No one can take law into their own hands ... How can a political party sit tight on that?"

Swami Prasad Maurya, infamous for his comments on Hinduism, resigns as General Secretary of Samajwadi Party, claims discrimination

Swami Prasad Maurya has been courting controversies for making disparaging remarks on Sanatan Dharma, Ramcharitmanas, Ram Mandir, and the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

Barbed wire, stones, mob shouting ‘hit them, make them flee’: Municipal Corporation employees share details of Islamist violence in Haldwani

The mob pelted stones at the officials, police personnel, and journalists alike during Haldwani violence while bullets were also fired.

Islamists cry ahead of inauguration of the first-ever Hindu Mandir in UAE; wish the temple be run by Islamic priest someday

On Wednesday, February 14th, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates.

Rampur court orders arrest of actress and former MP Jaya Prada after she skips non-bailable warrant for the 7th time

Jaya Prada is said to be ‘absconding’ in two cases related to violation of the code of conduct. Notably, both cases of violation of the code of conduct against her are related to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

‘Let us separate, we will have open border with Pakistan’: Pro-Khalistani elements demand separate nation on sidelines of farmers’ protest

Videos of pro-Khalistani elements demanding Khalistan (Punjab as seperate nation) during farmers' protest 2.0 went viral on social media

Dead body of the mother of BJP worker found in West Bengal’s Hoogly, party accuses TMC goons of murder

The West Bengal unit of the BJP shared a video wherein some people were seen recovering the dead body of Jyotsna Saha. It accused the ruling Trinamool Congress government in the State of killing BJP workers and their family members.

PM Modi to inaugurate the first traditional Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi: His efforts fulfill the decades long dream, here is the backstory

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Modi welcomed sadhus of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha during PM Modi’s visit to the UAE in 2018

‘Ahlan Modi’: Indian cultural celebrations begin at Zayed Sports City Stadium in UAE, here’s all you need to know about the event

According to Jitendra Vaidya, President of the Indian People Forum and organiser of the 'Ahlan Modi' initiative, the registration for the event crossed 65,000.

‘Please do not harm our livelihoods’: Confederation of Bahadurgarh Industries members ask farmers not to hold protests in the industrial hub

The posters raised by the COBI members read “Industries and workers of Bahadurgarh humbly request our farmer brothers not to gather and take away our means of livelihood (Bahdurgarh ke udyogon aur karmchariyon kii taraf se kisan bhaiyon se vinamra prarthna hai ki yahan ekatrit hokar hamare pait par laat na maarein).

Sandeshkhali, Bengal: BJP workers protesting against sexual assault of Hindu women by TMC goons lathicharged by Basirhat police

West Bengal police working at the behest of CM Mamata Banerjee clashed with BJP workers who were trying to reach the SP's office in Basirhat to protest against the systematic sexual assault of Hindu women in Sandeshkhali at the hands of Trinamool Congress (TMC) goons

‘Congress doesn’t deserve even a single seat’: AAP offers 1 seat in Delhi to I.N.D.I. alliance partner Congress days after Punjab fallout

He further stated that if talks did not succeed then the AAP would announce candidates on the six seats of its choice and get on with election preparations.

Ration for 6 months, Gurudwaras as hideouts, PM and HM house potential target: Intelligence report alert about farmers’ protest 2.0

According to the intelligence report, around 1,500 tractors and 500 vehicles have been mobilised for the farmers' protest in Punjab alone. These tractors have been modified to convert them into shelters and stays.

MP: Sohail, Arbaaz and 3 others arrested for raping minor girl in Mandsaur, 4 illegal constructions of accused bulldozed

According to the police, on Sunday in Daloda, Mandsaur district, the accused blackmailed the girl and called her to meet with them privately.

Supreme Court quashes criminal defamation complaint against Tejashwi Yadav after he apologises for his ‘only Gujaratis can be thugs’ remark

Tejashwi Yadav apologised and withdrawn his 'only Gijaratis' can be thugs' remark. SC accepted the apology and quashed the criminal defamation case against him

Tamil Nadu govt releases 3 terrorists involved in 1998 Coimbatore blast case, video of convicts thanking DMK govt goes viral

According to CNN-News18 journalist Rahul Shivshankar, the government had freed mastermind SA Basha and two others despite the Supreme Court dubbing their crimes as 'atrocious' and denying them bail.

US President Joe Biden calls Israel PM Netanyahu an a**hole in private, criticises Gaza operation

Biden expressed frustration over his inability to persuade Israel to change its military tactics in the Gaza Strip. During a private conversation, Biden reportedly called Netanyahu an 'as***ole'

Shah Rukh Khan denies claims by Subramanian Swamy that he facilitated the release of Navy veterans from Qatar, credits Indian govt

Subramanian Swamy, who is notorious for peddling fake news, claimed that the Qatari government released the veterans at the request of actor Shah Rukh Khan.

‘They checked IDs and asked our names to single out Hindus’: Journalists who were attacked by Islamists during Haldwani violence speak to OpIndia

During the Haldwani violence, loca journalists revealed that the Islamist mob singled out Hindu journalists by checking their IDs before attacking them

Farmers protest: Police deploys tear gas at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border to control the situation

The protest this time has been called by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee led by farmer union leaders Jagjeet Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher.

UP: Man pretends to be IRS officer on matrimonial website, dupes a woman DSP into marrying him, arrested

DSP Shrestha Thakur, also known as 'Lady Singham', was led to believe that Rohit Raj was an IRS officer from the 2008 batch.

Karnataka: Government approves funding for construction of compound walls around Waqf properties, BJP leaders protest

Congress-led Karnataka government alloted Rs 31 cr to raise compound walls around waqf properties

Negligence of child welfare by Mamata govt, deliberate violations of law: NCPCR report on crimes against minors in West Bengal

The NCPCR highlighted that the state has failed to work in the best interest of the victims while the authorities were entrusted with the responsibility of protecting children's rights. The Commission noticed that there were deliberate violations of the laws and the minors were not treated with due care in several cases involving crimes against the children.