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Tractors modified to remove barricades, resist tear gas shells will lead Delhi Chalo march by Punjab farmers, intelligence agencies alert police

Tractors modified to remove barricades and boulders will lead farmers planned to march to Delhi on February 13, as per central intelligence agencies

Haldwani violence: Rioters carried illegal weapons and gasoline, SP leader Mateen Siddiqui’s brother Javed Siddiqui arrested

The effort to apprehend the rioters has commenced. The rioters are being identified with the help of CCTV. Drones are monitored in the areas. Heavy police force has been deployed to manage the crisis.

Karnataka: 38 medical students record Instagram reels in hospital premises, penalised

Subsequently, the authorities acted against the involved medical students in Karnataka and extended their housemanship training period by 10 days on Saturday.

No compromise on Ram and Rashtra: Acharya Pramod Krishnam’s first reaction after Congress party expelled him

The developments come in the wake of Acharya Pramod meeting with PM Narendra Modi to invite him for the foundation stone laying ceremony on 19th February.

‘TMC goons would take your wife for nights at a stretch, release them only when they are fully satisfied’: Hindu women narrate their ordeal...

"TMC workers would come to the village and pick out the 'beautiful women.' These men would hunt for young women and send diktat to their families to hand over the victims to them," a Hindu woman recounted.

‘Delhi Chalo’ protest by farmers: Section 144 imposed in Panchkula, security tightened at all border crossings and several roads barricaded

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had announced 'Delhi Chalo' march.

Sandeshkhali violence: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari seeks Governor’s intervention to restore peace; suspended TMC leader Uttam Sardar arrested

During the protests, the Nandigram MLA said, “TMC is a rapist party. All BJP leaders have been arrested. No other party has any role in it but TMC... BJP is the only support of Hindu nationalists... We will not obey Section 144."

EVMs could’ve averted delayed election results, says Pakistan President Arif Alvi amidst post-poll chaos

President Alvi recalled the fight for the EVMs waged by the previous PTI-led government, saying that the entire endeavour--which involved more than 50 meetings at the presidency alone--was abandoned.

Gang rape, blackmail and more: Congress leaders accused of violating 23 women in Rajasthan in exchange for jobs, deny charges

The accused were identified as Municipal Corporation Chairman Mahendra Mewada and the former Municipal Commissioner Mahendra Choudhary.

Ashok Swain’s OCI is cancelled for anti-India activities: Indian government tells the Delhi High Court

Centre said though the report on Ashok Swain was classified as "Secret", it can be submitted in the court in a sealed cover.

Hamas Tunnel discovered directly under UN headquarters in Gaza: Israeli forces

IDF discovered 700 meters long and 18 meters deep tunnel under UNRWA building in Gaza. Documents in the tunnel confirmed Hamas terrorists were using the tunnel.

Punjab-Haryana border sealed, mobile Internet suspended ahead of ‘Delhi Chalo’ march of farmers, 3 Union Ministers meet farmers in Chandigarh

Haryana police have been asked to ensure a ban on entry of Punjab farmers in Delhi on February 13 for the 'Delhi Chalo' march

OP Jindal Global University suspends student for a semester for ‘Destroy Ram Mandir, erect Mosque’ remarks at ‘Brahmanical Hindutva Fascism’ event

University Student Disciplinary Committee of OP Jindal Global University suspended a student named Mukundan M Nair for the controversial event against Ram Mandir

Water bottles were filled with petrol, and clothes of policewomen were torn by attackers: Hindu activist narrates the horror of Haldwani violence

Bombs were made by pouring gasoline into glass and plastic bottles and magazine was also seized from police personnel.

17th Lok Sabha had 97% Productivity, will be remembered for passing Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and more: Here is what PM Modi said on...

PM Modi added that the 17th Lok Sabha will be remembered for passing Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam adding that the Parliament also un-shacked Muslim women and passed the law criminalising instant triple talaq. He also mentioned that the Parliament did away with the Penal code framed by the Britishers and brought Nyay Sanhita.

‘Stones were kept in the water tank, riotous mob raised Allahu Akbar slogans’: Eyewitness of Haldwani violence to OpIndia

 Deepanshu saw 100-150 female officials running wearing helmets to save their lives. He added that many of them suffered injuries. Some of them were taken to the hospital. Deepanshu stated that he offered water to the injured and took them to the hospital.

I will not tolerate insult of Chaudhary Charan Singh: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar scolds Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge 

Opposition created a uproar in the Rajya Sabha during the discussion over Bharat Ratna conferred upon Chaudhary Charan Singh.

“These five years were about reform, perform and transform in country”: PM Modi in Lok Sabha on last day of budget session

Addressing the 17 Lok Sabha on the last day of its last session, PM Modi greeted the members and lauded the role of Speaker Om Birla in running the House.

‘Pakistan bashing is in our blood’: Mohammed Shami speaks out on Sajdah controversy and construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

"If Ram Mandir is being built, then what’s the problem in saying Jai Shri Ram...say it 1000 times," Mohammed Shami was heard saying.

Pakistan: PML(N) and PPP mull forming coalition govt while PTI-backed independents become the largest bloc, Imran Khan gets bail in 12 cases

After PTI backed independents secured the most seats in Pakistan polls, party chief Imran Khan suddenly received bail in 12 cases, but remains in jail and faces around 150 cases

Kejriwal pulls out of the INDI alliance in Punjab, says AAP to fight on all 14 Lok Sabha seats

After Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal has snubbed Congress, announcing that AAP will contest on all 14 LS seats in Punjab.

Amethi: Arun who left home as teenager returns 22 years later as a ‘sadhu’, turns out to be imposter Nafees who claimed his math...

Ratipal Singh was happy that his son returned after 22 years, but it turned out that the man claiming to be Arun Singh was an imposter named Nafees

UPA era was leaderless, Sonia Gandhi acted as ‘Super PM’: Nirmala Sitharaman slams Congress supremo for economic mismanagement

Nirmala Sitharaman further emphasised, "Sonia Gandhi acted as the 'Super Prime Minister' as Chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC)."

‘TMC workers abduct women from their homes and violate them night after night’: All you need to know about the violence that has erupted...

Sandeshkhali of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal have been on the boil as locals, mainly women, have hit the streets demanding the arrest of absconding TMC leader and Mamata Banerjee's close aides Sheikh Shahjahan and two other TMC workers

Karnataka: Doctor films pre-wedding shoot in operation theatre of government hospital, dismissed after video goes viral

The video also shows some people with cameras and lighting present in the operation theatre filming the pre-wedding shoot.

EPFO hikes interest rate on provident fund to 3-year high of 8.25% for FY 2023-24

After receiving the ratification from the Union government, the interest rate on EPF for FY 2023-24 will be credited into accounts of over six crore subscribers of EPFO.

Rajdeep Sardesai admits his son is a Modi supporter: Watch what the he said after India Today survey predicts third term for PM Modi

Rajdeep Sardesai recently admitted on the 'Netagiri' show on The Lallantop that his son is a staunch supporter of PM Modi.

Haldwani Violence: FIR filed against 5000 unnamed persons, 50 people detained; 7 magistrates, 1200 security personnel deployed

Searches are underway in Haldwani to nab at least six youths who allegedly made petrol bombs used during the violence.

CAA is an Act of the country, it will be notified and implemented before Lok Sabha elections: Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that CAA will be notified and implemented before the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Uttarakhand: 60-year-old Hamid electrocutes his 52-year-old wife to death in front of their minor daughter over doubts of extramarital affair

An elderly man electrocuted his wife on 8th February in Uttarakhand's Roorkee because of doubts about an extramarital relationship.

‘If he comes to Bengal we will surround him’: Mamata’s minister Siddiqullah Chowdhury issues brazen threat to Yogi Adityanath over Hindu worship at Gyanvapi

The district court of Varanasi's decision to allow Hindus to pray in the Vyas cellar of the Gyanvapi structure has ruffled the feathers of Mamata Banerjee's minister Siddiqullah Chowdhury who has issued brazen threat to UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Indian-origin man dies in Washington days after life-threatening assault, killing of Indians in US continues unabated

The police have released the picture of a suspect, which was caught on a surveillance camera. They are seeking public assistance in apprehending the man.

Every party claims victory in Pakistan elections as the counting of ballot papers continues

According to the unofficial provisional results reported by Geo News for 241 out of 266 seats, the independent candidates, mostly backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) are leading with 97 seats

ED takes cognisance of CBI FIR in 25 crore bribery case, registers money laundering case against former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede

ED has taken taking cognisance of a CBI FIR in an alleged Rs 25-crore bribe demand from superstar Shah Rukh Khan's family to spare his son in a drugs case

JNU: Leftist goons attack ABVP members during general body meeting, several injured. Here is what we know so far

According to JNU President Umesh Chandra, the leftist students attacked ABVP members with 'Dafli'.

‘I wasn’t sure if I would come out alive safely’: Woman police officer narrates her ordeal during Haldwani violence

Officer Joshi, deployed in Haldwani, stated that all roads were blocked because the rioters burned down all vehicles parked near the roads.

“A great occasion”: PV Narasimha Rao’s son thanks PM Modi after father chosen for Bharat Ratna

"Narasimha Rao had a lifelong association with politics and grew as a statesman while contributing a lot to the country with his visionary leadership. His land reforms and, especially, the economic reforms made a historic difference to India. His services and leadership were recognised globally," he added.

Violence erupts in Bareilly as Muslim mob pelts stones after Maulana Taufeeq Raza Khan’s provocative speech over Gyanvapi, had threatened violence over Haldwani

Thousands of followers of Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqeer Raza Khan took to the streets in Bareilly and pelted stones after the Islamic cleric was detained by the police for giving a 'jail bharo' call over Gyanvapi case.

NYT blames Ram Mandir, Hindus after Islamists go on a rampage over the demolition of a madrasa and mosque built on encroached lands in...

The New York Times recently published a prejudiced report shielding Islamists and blaming Hindus for Haldwani violence.

“They wanted to set us on fire”: Here are 11 visuals and 4 testimonies that reveal the carnage unleashed by Muslim mob in Haldwani

Vehicles were charred beyong recognition, not only stones but glass bottles and petrol bombs were hurled at the personnel. Videos of severuch

PFI and Bangladeshi intruders behind Haldwani violence: Former UP DGP and Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal asks for the harshest punishment for the culprits

MP Brij Lal argued for the harshest penalties for the perpetrators of the widespread violence in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.

Delhi LG approves CBI probe against former Tihar Superintendent for aiding AAP leader Satyendar Jain in extorting ₹10 crore from Sukesh Chandrashekhar

Delhi LG V K Saxena has sanctioned a CBI inquiry against former Tihar Superintendent Raj Kumar for aiding Satyendar Jain in extorting Rs 10 crore from Sukesh Chandrashekhar,

Committed to making sure that US remains a safe destination for Indian students: US Ambassador to India amid rising attack on Indian students in...

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti reassured that Washington is committed to make sure that US remains a safe destination for Indian students.

Salman Azhari withdrew more than ₹27 lakhs from his ‘charitable trust’ in 2023, court sends Islamic hate preacher to police remand

The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Junagadh district police a whopping ₹52 lakh was deposited in the bank account of Salman Azhari-run charitable trust 'Al-Amaan Education and Welfare Trust' in 2023.

Haldwani where Islamists rioted, destroyed temple to usurp land and forced Hindus to live in fear: Some disturbing facts OpIndia uncovered last year

This was, however, not the first time that tensions have flared in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Radical Islamists have targeted this place earlier too

Haldwani violence: The mob took out petrol from parked motorbikes to make petrol bombs for the attack

According to reports, rioters extracted petrol from motorcycles parked on the roads and used it to make petrol bombs for the Haldwani attack

‘The attack on police and journalists was pre-planned’, says journalist Mukesh Singh who was injured in Haldwani mob violence

The journalist further added that the colony where the demolition exercise was undertaken is illegal. He said that action taken by the authorities against the illegally constructed madarsa-mosque on government land was in compliance with the Uttarakhand High Court order.

Karnataka: Zeeshan, Mubarak and two others stabbed Susheel in Shivamogga for asking a 16-year-old not to perform bicycle stunts on road

The victim suffered stab wounds in his chest and abdomen after he was viciously attacked by the four Muslim youths.

Haldwani: Hindu man Ajay battling for life in hospital after Islamists shoot him in the abdomen, his uncle speaks exclusively to OpIndia

A picture of Ajay, undergoing treatment in a hospital in the aftermath of the attack, has gone viral on social media.