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Ujjain: Bhim Army and Patidar community members clash after Vallabhbhai Patel’s statue was toppled, Congress supporters drag ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and spread fake news

Members of two communities pelted stones at each other after the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was pulled down in Ujjain.

TheWire’s Arfa Khanum feels Hindus pressed saffron flags in her chest, confirms that she is a part of the legacy of Babur ki Aulaad:...

Speaking at a book launch event organised by India International Center on January 23, Arfa Khanum Sherwani, the senior editor of The Wire highlighted her frustration with the way the people in the society she lives in celebrated Ram Lalla's homecoming by hoisting saffron flags

SC stays case against Swami Prasad Maurya over insult to Ramcharitmanas, calls UP police ‘touchy’: Where was this wisdom when Nupur Sharma quoted facts

Supreme Court stays proceedings against Swami Prasad Maurya over derogatory remarks against Ramcharitmanas

Jammu and Kashmir: More than 94,000 youths provided self-employment opportunities in a day

Manoj Sinha declared that Jammu & Kashmir has created a new record by providing 94,680 self-employment opportunities to youth in a day.

Amid the turmoil in I.N.D.I. bloc, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, in power due to alliance with Lalu’s son, takes a dig at dynastic politics

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in a rally claimed that just like Karpoori Thakur he never promoted his family in politics.

Madhya Pradesh: Wife demands divorce after husband takes her to Ayodhya in a family trip instead of planned honeymoon in Goa

A couple in Bhopal headed for divorce after the wife alleged her husband took her in a family trip to Ayodhya instead of a honeymoon in Goa.

NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo busts propaganda by ‘The Hindu’ and ‘Times of India’ in reports on Rahul Gandhi naming a minor rape victim, shares...

NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo took to X to bunk the propaganda by 'The Hindu' and 'Times of India' while reporting about the case of Rahul Gandhi naming a minor rape victim

Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth over Rs 19,100 crore in Bulandshahar

The development projects inaugurated by PM Modi are related to railways, roads, oil and gas, and urban development and housing.

Karnataka: Priest of ‘low income’ temple asked to return salary of Rs 4.74 lakh, notice withdrawn after BJP calls Congress govt anti-Hindu

The notice also stated that the temple is classified as category C, a low-income religious establishment. As the matter gained traction, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra turned to social media to assert that the Congress-led government is "targeting Hindu religious sentiments".

Tamil Nadu: Journalist Nesaprabhu brutally attacked with machetes while he was on call with police requesting help, cops asked him to file complaint instead

News 7 Tamil journalist Nesaprabhu was attacked on the night of Wednesday, 24 January, by unidentified assailants in the Palladam area of Tirruppur district of Tamil Nadu.

‘The chickens have come home to roost’: Milind Deora comments after TMC ditches Congress in Bengal

Milind Deora mocked Congress party after TMC declared to fight Lok Sabha elections on all 42 seats in West Bengal.

UP: Man arrested for burning Ramayan and image of Lord Hanuman in Shahjanpur a day after Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha

Uttar Pradesh police arrested a man named Rishi Dutt Mishra for allegedly burning a copy of the holy epic Ramayana and an image of Lord Hanuman in the Shahjahanpur district

‘We need Rahul Gandhi during elections’: Assam CM Sarma responds to Congress’ Priyank Kharge

It is a standing joke among the BJP's workers and supporters that Congress scion Rahul Gandhi, through his gaffes, stupid utterances, and activities, indirectly encourages people to vote for the BJP.

Punjab: Nihang Sikh, who killed a youth in a Gurudwara for ‘sacrilege’, now faces a murder charge

A young man identified as Vishal Kapoor from Delhi was killed by Nihang Ramandeep Mangumath Singh, allegedly over attempted sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib. a slapped with murder charges

Telangana: Rs 40 lakh Cash, assets worth Rs 100 crore found during Anti-Corruption Bureau investigation at premises of govt official

The Telangana ACB discovered Rs 40 lakh cash and assets worth Rs 100 crore from houses linked to an officer.

Attacks on Hindus for Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha: 18 processions across the country targeted by Islamists

In Mira Road, religious slogans like "Allah-hu-Akbar" were raised and in a most despicable act, the Islamist mob also puked on Hindu flags. Iron rods and sticks were used on women too.

BJP starts 2024 campaign, launches theme song for upcoming Lok Sabha elections

BJP has sounded its poll bugle for the 2024 general elections by releasing a campaign video

Maharashtra ATS arrests engineer who transferred funds to ISIS multiple times, several incriminating evidence recovered

Maharashtra ATS (Anti Terrorism Squad) filed a case against a 32-year-old engineer from Nashik who transferred funds to ISIS

‘Ram ordered, I just followed’: Arun Yogiraj says he cannot replicate the idol he carved as Bhagwan’s face changed after Alankar decorations were done

"Mere lalla ne mujhe aadesh diya, maine follow kiya (Lord Ram gave me the order, and I just followed it)," Yogiraj said adding that “I had to ensure that the idol adheres to the Shilpa Shashtra, representing a five-year-old form of Lord Ram, capturing the innocence of a child.”

Ayodhya on the day of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha: A glimpse into what true Ram Rajya looks like

22nd of January was no ordinary day - the day of Pran Pratishtha in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was one when a civilisation rose

Indian origin student from Britain jokes about being a part of the Taliban, faces trial in Spain now

Accused Indian student Aditya Verma, an economics student at Bath University, is currently on bail after he joked about being a part of Taliban

Bulldozer action continues in Mumbai: After Mira road, BMC demolishes 40 illegal encroachments on Mohammed Ali Road

The BMC stated that only the illegal structures on the Mohammed Ali Road were demolished. Notices were not served as the vendors have no permanent address.

Odisha Congress distributes ‘wedding cards’ for BJD-BJP marriage, claims the 2 rivals are having ‘love affair’

The Chhatra Congress has distributed traditional wedding cards announcing the 'wedding ceremony' of BJD and BJP, and has invited everyone to attend it and bless the bride and groom.

Canada achieves new heights of India hate, initiates investigation into alleged meddling in general elections

The federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference has expanded its scope to include India into investigation of meddling in general elections

French President Emmanuel Macron, chief guest for 75th Republic Day, coming to Jaipur to kick-start his state visit to India: Details

Emanuel Macron's visit marks the completion of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the strategic partnership between India and France.

‘It will hurt Maldives in the long term’: Opposition parties issue joint statement slamming Muizzu govt’s ‘anti-India’ policy

Both the MDP and The Democrats emphasised the critical need for consecutive governments to maintain the ability "to work with all development partners for the benefit of the people of the Maldives, as the Maldives has traditionally done".

In Congress-ruled Telangana, cop pulls female ABVP student by the hair on the road, BJP demands strict action

Students of PJTSAU have been protesting against state govt's decision to allocate 100 acres of university land for new Telangana High Court Complex. ABVP had called for a protest in support of the students.

Karnataka issues notification to cover 13,000 state govt employees under Old Pension Scheme

"I hope this decision has given comfort to all the families of 13,000 NPS employees," he added.

‘It is over, I have reached age limit’: Six-time world champion and Olympic medalist Mary Kom announces her retirement

Mary is the first female boxer in boxing history to have captured six world titles. The five-time Asian champion was the first female boxer from India to take home a gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games.

History of Bihar- Lalu Prasad Yadav used to call Jan Nayak ‘Kapti Thakur’, projects Kaproori Thakur as ‘Guru’ after Bharat Ratna

Sankarshan Thakur clearly mentions this in his book 'The Brothers Bihari,'that Lalu Yadav used to call Karpoori Thakur 'Kapti Thakur'

England cricketer Shoaib Bashir finally granted Indian Visa, read why he needed to submit additional documents and how British press wrongly criticised India

British press criticised India for delay in visa to cricketer Shoaib Bashir, but fact is he needed to submit additional documents as he is of Pakistan origin

Delhi HC dismisses plea against Rahul Gandhi for revealing identity of minor rape victim, but it’s not a clean chit even after deleting tweet...

Delhi police informed the Delhi HC that an FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi in 2021 for revealing identity of a minor rape victim

Any attempt to compromise the electoral process using deepfake or AI will be met with swift, strong and robust measures: Chief Election Commissioner

CEC Rajiv Kumar said that misinformation, deep fakes and the use of Artificial Intelligence are being used increasingly to undercut the "faith and trust" of the people in the electoral process.

Mandir and Economics: Illuminating the economic impact of Hindu Temples

The construction of Ram Mandir has radically transformed the economic landscape of Ayodhya, turning a moribund backwater town into a melting pot of commercial and spiritual centre.

Not official US policy: US clarifies after outrage in UK over American scientist’s suggestion to add salt to tea, says proper way of making...

After an American scientist suggested adding salt and lemon to milk tea, US embassy in London tells UK that it is not an official US policy

‘Kill as many Hindus as you can, don’t leave them alive’: How Muslim mob attacked Ram yatra in Vadodara’s Bhoj – What FIR reveals

'Kill as many Hindus as you can'; 'Don't leave these people alive today', Muslims shouted as they marched towards the Shobha Yatra to carry out the attack.

Maharashtra: Aslam, Gaffar Khan booked for threatening Hindus with death for celebrating Pran Pratishtha in Nanded

The Police took cognizance of the incident and booked two individuals identified as Aslam Khan and Gaffar Khan under sections 294 (humiliation), 504 (punishment for insulting someone intentionally to provoke them), 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation), and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Congress leader ‘Ria Revealed’ asks Foreign Ministry of Qatar to take action against X user for tweeting ‘Jai Shree Ram’, calls it ‘Islamophobic’

Merely writing the divine name of Shree Ram agitated ‘Ria Revealed’ to such an extent that she tagged the Qatari Foreign Ministry to “have a look” at the “Islamophobe” residing in Qatar. The ultra-high IQ ‘Ria Revealed’, however, did not explain how a Hindu writing slogan in the glory of his God is anyway ‘Islamophobic’.

ULFA disbands itself as per peace agreement after decades of strife, signifying a historic milestone: The rise, the fall and the split of the...

Established in 1979, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has traversed a tumultuous journey over four decades, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of Assam.

‘As if Hanuman ji himself came to see Ram Lalla’: Temple trust after a monkey enters sanctum sanctorum of Ram Mandir

A monkey entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Mandir, where Ram Lalla or Balak Ram resides, days after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

‘Jab Waqt Hamara Ayega, Sar Dhad Se Alag Kiya Jayega’: Hamja, Faizan, and Junaid from Vadodara threaten to demolish Ram Mandir, probe launched

Hamja Khatri, Faizan Nanio, and Junaid Qureshi from Vadodara reportedly threatened to demolish Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

‘We have nothing with Congress’: Another setback to INDI bloc as AAP decides to go solo in Punjab after TMC snaps ties with Congress...

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann claimed that the party will fight all the 13 LS seats in the state alone and not ally with the Congress.

Russian aircraft IL-76 crashes killing all 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war onboard, Moscow points fingers at Kyiv

A video of the crash is doing the rounds on social media. The footage shot from a distance shows the aircraft dropping out of control and crashing near a residential area.

“Unforgettable day”: Actress Revathy pens a heartwarming post on Ram Lalla, gets attacked by leftists and Islamists

Revathy’s Instagram post celebrating the homecoming of Ram Lalla triggered vicious attacks from leftists and Islamists.

Islamists force Kerala vlogger Shihab Chottur to delete Facebook post thanking PM Modi, the vlogger who walked from Malappuram to Mecca issues apology: Details

Vlogger Shihab Chottur was forced to delete post thanking PM Modi on Facebook after attacks from Islamists

Donald Trump wins New Hampshire GOP primary polls defeating Nikki Haley

It is a significant victory for the former president and puts him in a commanding position to become the party's presidential candidate in November.

Babri petitioner Iqbal Ansari ran away from OpIndia’s questions; farmers distributing sweets, ‘Akhilesh Yadav’ decorated Ram Mandap in Ayodhya

In Ayodhya, on Monday (22nd January 2024), the idol of Lord Rama was consecrated in the sanctum sanctorum of his under-construction temple.

Section 144 imposed in several parts of Karnataka after stone pelting against Ram Mandir celebrations

Section 144 was imposed in several areas of Karnataka after incidents of stone pelting took place during Ram Mandir celebrations.

DGCA initiates enforcement action, slaps Rs 1.10 crore fine on Air India over allegations of safety violations: Details

The DGCA issued a statement in which it noted that Air India leased a Boeing 777 plane that flew to the US without having the required system of emergency oxygen supply.