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Phulwari Sharif to Kishanganj, a vicious plan at work to turn India into an Islamic nation by 2047: Read how Islamic radicalism has spread...

Islamic fundamentalism has deep roots in Bihar. The state has been a haven for the founder of terrorist organizations like the Indian Mujahideen. The arrest of former PFI president Mehboob Alam Nadvi in Kishanganj has revealed how he was discreetly trying to strengthen PFI.

After announcing additional $100,000 fee, Trump now aims to abolish H1B visa lottery system: All you need to know about the new rule 

The Trump administration has announced another major H-1B visa reform, scrapping the existing lottery for a wage-based selection system.

Apple ignores Trump’s threats, ramps up production of phone making machines in India after increasing iPhone production, ties up with dozens of Indian companies

Approximately 35 companies in India are active in the iPhone manufacturing ecosystem, with around 17 making equipment and tools for the last 2 years

‘Graves turning into pilgrimage sites for radical elements’: PIL seeking removal of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat’s graves from Tihar jail dismissed by Delhi...

Delhi HC agreed that there should not be pilgrimage or glorification of the graves of the two Kashmirir terrorists.

Mamata Banerjee overtakes Kejriwal in blaming others, says Kolkata flooding is due to water coming from UP, Bihar, and Farakka dam

Across the city, 3,000-odd puja pandals were submerged. The IMD also warned that another low-pressure system may form over the Bay of Bengal around 25th September.

I&B Ministry’s WaveX platform announces the launch of 7 new incubation centres to support Media, Entertainment and AVGC-XR Sector Startups

WaveX, the dedicated startup accelerator platform under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative, has announced the launch of seven new incubation centers across India

Three Naxalites killed in Gumla, two in Abujhmad, and 71 CRPF companies from J&K to be deployed for anti-Naxal ops: India’s war on Naxalism...

The slain terrorists have been identified as Lalu Lohara, Chhotu Oraon, and Sujit Oraon. Gumla SP Haris Bin Zaman confirmed this. Lalu Lohara and Chhotu Oraon, both carrying a reward of five lakh rupees, made this police action even more significant.

Escalator suddenly halted, teleprompter stopped during speech, Donald Trump’s UNGA address marred with incidents, probe launched

While Donald Trump brushed off the two incidents with humour, the White House has taken a serious note of the incidents.

Surat: Garba event organisers apologise, cancel contract after Bajrang Dal flags inclusion of non-Hindu orchestra staff

Hindu organizations in Surat intervened after learning that Muslim musicians were included in a Navratri orchestra, prompting organizers to apologize and assure it would not happen again.

Institutional Hinduphobia on the rise in US: Republican leader’s ‘false God’ remark for Lord Hanuman exposes dangerous normalisation of anti-Hindu hostility in America

“Hello @TexasGOP, will you be disciplining your senate candidate from your party who openly contravenes your own guidelines against discrimination—displaying some pretty sordid anti-Hindu hate—not to mention disrespect for the 1st Amendment’s Establishment Clause?” the HAF said.

From Rome to Genoa, Italy under siege: Leftist–Islamist mobs unleash deadly pro-Palestine violence over Gaza war

The demonstrations were part of a nationwide strike, "Let's Block Everything" called by trade unions in Italy.

From Gyanvapi to Haldwani, Tauqeer Raza has fueled violence, now he incites unrest over ‘I Love Muhammad’: Muslim cleric who has given UP govt...

Despite Tauqeer Raza Khan's radical stance, the Congress Party entered into an alliance with Tauqeer Raza's organisation, All India Ittihad-e-Millat Council.

In the court of fantasy – how not to read UAPA: Umar Khalid’s father spreads propaganda, plays victim even as he admits Kapil Sibal...

Former SIMI operative and father of Umar Khalid spreads propaganda while admitting Kapil Sibal was trying to fix SC bench, plays victim to exonerate son

‘Sar tan se juda’ slogans, death threats, attack on police, vandalism and more: Muslim mobs wreak havoc across nation over ‘I love Muhammad’ controversy

Muslim mobs have been attacking cops and police station in different parts of the country over "I love Muhammad" row.

The menace of fake Babas in Uttar Pradesh: Riyazuddin became Jinnat Baba who ‘speaks’ to Maa Kali, Saddam became Sameer Baba who ‘heals’ diseases...

One Peer Baba makes people drink water with cloves is accused of attempted murder. Despite this, this Baba is earning up to 50,000 rupees from 200 to 400 people by holding court for 5 to 9 hours every day.

Modi govt’s maritime manufacturing push: PSU’s to bring Rs 30,000 crore investment, 55,000 jobs for Tamil Nadu

Two Central PSUs are investing Rs 30,000 crore in Tamil Nadu shipyards, creating 55,000 jobs. While hailed as historic, state leaders highlighted growth without acknowledging that the Centre’s undertakings are driving this transformation.

Pak cricketers Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan use Asia Cup to parrot Army propaganda: What India must do under Operation Sindoor 2.0 to end Pakistan’s...

Haris Rauf’s jet mimicry and Farhan’s gun salute weren’t random antics but reflections of Pakistan’s deeper malaise. When national athletes echo Army propaganda, it shows how supremacist narratives have saturated society, turning even cricket into a stage for Rawalpindi’s delusions.

Ayodhya Mosque plan rejected by Ayodhya Development Authority in the absence of required NOCs, read why the Fire Department is objecting

Mosque trust secretary Athar Husain said that during a site inspection, the fire department had raised concerns about the approach road.

Another bid to malign ‘Jai Shri Ram’? Congress and Islamists spin Aligarh Imam scuffle as ‘mob lynching’ over ‘Ram Ram’ chant; police bust fake...

The police stated that complaints have been filed by both parties in this case. The police investigation has revealed that there was no religious overtones or any attempt to force anyone to chant religious slogans.

‘Should not be any scope for politics’: Why did Assam CM Sarma announce a second post mortem for Zubeen Garg, read details

The second autopsy is going to be conducted at GMCH Assam after which Zubeen Garg's body will be taken for last rites.

Why are Gold rates skyrocketing? Over Rs 1.14 lakhs for 24 karats, a staggering 112 per cent rise in last 5 years. All you...

While investors have gained from the rising gold prices, retailers are witnessing slow business as non-essential purchases and jewellery sales have taken a hit.

UP: Yogi govt bans caste references in police records, public references after Allahabad HC order

Reports (FIRs), arrest memos, or other police documents. Instead, the names of parents will be used for identification purposes. The order further directs that caste symbols, slogans, and references displayed on police station noticeboards, vehicles, or signboards must be removed immediately.

Uttarakhand: Kashipur Police swing into action after Islamists indulge in violence during ‘I Love Muhammad’ procession, mastermind and six others arrested, FIR registered, probe...

Police faced fierce resistance in Kashipur when Islamists leading an unauthorised ‘I Love Muhammad’ procession turned violent, surrounded officers, tore uniforms, and attacked with sticks and stones, prompting swift action, FIR registration, and continuing raids.

World Rhino Day: Himanta Sarma govt’s anti-encroachment drives are not just about land, they are critical for Assam’s wildlife conservation efforts

Sarma has consistently emphasized that encroachments have had a profoundly detrimental impact on the state's wildlife.

‘Christianisation’ of Hindu festivals? Axis Bank triggers outrage with a new ad campaign featuring a Santa Claus at Navratri Garba event

Axis Bank has triggered outrage after its Diwali ad campaign showed Santa Claus gatecrashing Navratri Garba, with netizens accusing the brand of “Christianising” Hindu festivals.

As Islamists attack ‘liberals’ for opposing regressive segregation of Muslim women in campuses, Kerala remains a silent witness to Taliban-style erasure that renders women...

The on-campus debate event was organised on 15th September 2025, under the banner of the ‘Wisdom Islamic Organization’, affiliated with the Islamic fundamentalist ‘Mujahid movement’. Ironically, the debate’s topic was “Religion, Science and Morality”.

As PM Modi inaugurates the revamped Tripura Sundari temple, read about the divine connection of the Shaktipeetha to turtles and tortoises

The 524-year-old Tripura Sundari temple is built on the top of a small hill or hillock, which resembles the back of a tortoise. This is why it is also known as Kurma Pitha (Kurma means tortoise).

Delhi HC rejects UAPA accused Devangana Kalita’s plea for reconstruction of case diaries in connection with 2020 Delhi riots case

UAPA accused Kalita had requested the Delhi High Court to direct the Delhi Police to preserve and reconstruct the case diaries, alleging that the police had tampered with them.

‘Teachings’ of Prophet Muhammad included in state’s school curriculum: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, vows ‘DMK’s unwavering support to Muslim community’

To further appease the Muslims in the state, Stalin expressed concern over the situation in Gaza and urged the central government to take firm steps to stop 'atrocities' in the area.

Uttarakhand: Unauthorized ‘I Love Muhammad’ procession in Kashipur turns violent with stone-pelting, vandalism, and assaults. Read details

"I Love Muhammad" procession was taken out in Kashipur in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar. It is being told that permission was not taken to take out this procession.

All is really not well in the Lalu family or the family drama is a strategy to gain attention before Bihar elections, and deviate...

Recently, Rohini Yadav also unfollowed her brother, Tejashwi Yadav, and father, Lalu Yadav, on X. In fact, she unfollowed all RJD leaders and even made her account private temporarily.

As Trump creates H1-B visa complications to appease MAGA supporters, read how this may be a strategy to hide corruption of his “border czar”...

After winning the Presidential election in November 2024, Trump appointed Homan as his “border czar”, an advisory role which did not require a Senate confirmation or a full background check by the FBI.

Uttar Pradesh: Communal tension over ‘I Love Muhammad’ banner row reaches Unnao; Muslim mob attacks cops, pelts stones, damages properties amid ‘Sar tan se...

The uniform of in-charge of the Gangaghat police station, Inspector Ajay Kumar Singh wa ripped by the violent crowd.

PM Modi to inaugurate redeveloped Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Tripura, a sacred Shakti Peetha and rare confluence of Shakta–Vaishnava traditions

Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, a 500-year-old Shakti Peetha built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, stands as a rare confluence of Shakta and Vaishnava traditions, now revived through a grand redevelopment.

World Rhino Day 2025: The conservation miracle in Assam’s Kaziranga, as the national park boasts 70% of the world’s one-horned rhinos after starting with...

As a result of decades-long focused conservation efforts of Indian and Assam's government , the park now has a headcount of about 3000 rhinos, which accounts for nearly 70% of the global population.

Madras High Court prevents mosque from encroaching upon 1100 acres of land by claiming it ‘Waqf property’: Here is everything you need to know...

The Madras High Court awarded roughly 2.34 acres of land to the Kanmiya Pallivasal (mosque) but dismissed its unsubstantiated claim to 1100 acres of land.

Mamata govt’s war against private industry: Bengal govt removes all incentives given to save money for ‘welfare schemes’, job creators move HC

West Bengal’s decision to scrap all industry incentives since 1993 has been labelled “unconstitutional” by major companies, reviving concerns that successive governments have crippled the state’s economy by driving out industry while focusing on populist politics.

Modi govt rolls out GST 2.0: Read significant changes made and how they promise relief for Indian consumers

The reduced GST rates on about 375 items to benefit the poor and middle class are now in effect on the first day of Navaratri.

Was Trump’s big H1B announcement just another big talk to appease the MAGA fanbase? Read how it went through climbdowns and clarifications

Trump’s H-1B visa fee initially unsettled companies and visa holders amid fears of forced exits, but clarifications exempted current holders, highlighting the administration’s strategy of dramatic announcements later softened to contain backlash.

Assam: Zubeen Garg’s cremation to take place on Tuesday at Guwahati’s Kamarkuchi with full state honours, Jorhat to get second memorial

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that cremation of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg will take place on September 23 with full state honours.

Professor’s anti-Hindu tweet goes viral, Surat’s VNSG university clarifies he is no longer associated with them, legal options being examined

Surat-based Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) has issued a clarification after social media outrage over a professor’s alleged Hinduphobic posts

Ex-IAS Amitabh Thakur goes to court for source based news by ANI, claims news agency published ‘false news’ about ECI; says can’t trust police

Judicial Magistrate-III, Lucknow, found Thakur’s petition procedurally valid and set 26th September for recording his statement under oath. He claimed ANI circulated false Election Commission news and avoided police fearing possible influence in the matter.

Unnikrishnan is the name given to people who indulge in immoral activities: Kerala Congress spokesperson Jinto John insults Lord Krishna, triggers outrage

Jinto John expressed regret and claimed that it was a slip of tongue after BJP's stinging attack on him and Congress.

‘Nagrik Devo Bhav’ – GST ‘Bachat Utsav’ reforms to begin from 22 September, first day of Navratri: PM Modi

The Prime Minister emphasised that the GST Bachat Utsav will benefit poor, middle class, farmers and MSMEs. He called it a double bonanza combining income tax relief with lower GST rates.

Allahabad High Court dismisses singer-activist Neha Singh Rathore’s plea, says her tweets against PM Modi were derogatory and cannot be ignored

She had also written that instead of finding terrorists and admitting its mistake, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted to plunge the country into war. 

From Purnia to Darbhanga, Hindu faith under attack as Islamists try to incite and create unrest ahead of Bihar Vidhan Sabha election

The defacement of the Goddess Durga idol in Purnia and the dispute regarding the immersion of the idol of Baba Vishwakarma in Darbhanga have pointed out that peace and harmony in Bihar are under threat.

Who was Zubeen Garg, why lakhs of people are paying him last respect: Read about Assam’s biggest cultural icon who left this world too...

For the people of Assam, Zubeen Garg was not merely an entertainer, he was a cultural icon.

Congress supporters share trimmed clip of Delhi CM’s interview to falsely claim BJP won through EVM hacking: Here is the truth

Congress supporters trimmed the interview in such a way that it gave the impression that Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accepted the accusation of EVM manipulation.

Remember when Rahul Gandhi said his aim was to dent PM Modi’s credibility? Yogendra Yadav says no affidavit or proof will be given for...

Yogendra Yadav dismissed going to courts or submitting affidavits and claimed that public perception favored Rahul Gandhi.