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Uttar Pradesh: Asgar Ali arrested after shootout for raping minor in Ambedkar Nagar

Asgar Ali had been on the run since an FIR was filed against him on December 3rd, 2023, based on a complaint alleging the rape of a minor girl in the village of Adhiriya.

UP Police files FIR against Kafeel Khan and others for conspiracy to cause riots and hurting religious sentiments

UP Police booked Dr Kafeel Khan for allegedly distributing covertly published anti-government book and attempting to incite violence

Any machine with a chip can be hacked: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh peddles ‘EVM hack’ theory after BJP wins 3 State elections

Digvijaya Singh conveniently forgot that his party won the Telangana assembly election that was conducted through EVM.

ISRO brings back Chandrayan-3 propulsion module to Earth’s orbit from the lunar orbit, demonstrating capability for future sample return missions

"In another unique experiment, like the hop experiment on the Vikram Lander, the Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 was moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around Earth," the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated in its official release.

Infighting brewing in Telangana Congress for CM spot, leaders against the potential appointment of Revanth Reddy: Report

As per sources, a few leaders like Uttam Reddy and Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka are not willing to concede. They reportedly don’t want to occupy a subordinate role by letting Congress appoint Revanth Reddy as Telangana CM.

“I don’t know”: Mamata Banerjee on next INDI Alliance meeting on December 6

The West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she was unaware of the INDI alliance meeting on December 6.

Ravish Kumar’s bizarre rant: Ex-NDTV journalist says Shivraj Chouhan defeated Narendra Modi in the MP assembly election

In his analysis of MP elections, Ravish Kumar oversimplified political decisions, missed BJP's strategic moves, and ignored PM Modi's influence.

Ghaziabad: Junaid, others gang-rape woman upon learning she is Hindu, Muslim couple accompanying victim watch on, police probe possible involvement

A Muslim couple who accompanied the Hindu woman watched as mute spectators as Junaid and others raped the victim.

After fighting with I.N.D.I. Alliance partner Congress for seats, Samajwadi Party gets 0.46% votes in MP, loses deposits on almost all seats

Akhilesh Yadav led SP registered its worst performance in MP since 1998. It could not even open its account and got the lowest vote share to date. It only received 0.46% votes in this election, which is less than NOTA (0.98%).

Sajid Mir, a key conspirator of the Mumbai 26/11 attacks, on ventilator support after being poisoned by an unknown person in Pakistan jail: Report

Sajid Mir, one of the main conspirators of Mumbai 26/11 attacks, is reportedly poisoned and on ventilator in Pakistan.

“Warner has paid his dues”: Usman Khawaja fires back at Mitchell Johnson’s criticism of David Warner

Khawaja also stated that he disagreed with Johnson's assertion that head of selectors George Bailey was too close to Warner and the other players.

Heavy flood situation in Chennai due to cyclone Michaung, airport submerged, Army helping in rescue and evacuation

As several parts of Chennai battle flood situations, Indian Army's 12 Madras unit is helping in rescue and evacuation efforts.

Congress ecosystem plays up ‘north-south’ divide after humiliating poll drubbing in Rajasthan, MP, and Chhattisgarh

The Congress ecosystem has been ridiculing North Indians and stoking North-South divide after the embarrassing losses in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

Mizoram: Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) crosses the majority mark, MNF trails far behind, CM Zoramthanga loses own seat

The elections to the 40-member Mizoram assembly were held on November 7, with the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) facing a stout challenge from the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), Congress, and the BJP. 

Conduct one election on ballot paper: ‘Loudmouth’ Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut casts aspersions on EVMs after BJP trumps 3 States

"We demand one election on the ballot paper, whether Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha. After that, there will be no scope for people to question EVM," Sanjay Raut claimed.

A year after adopting Shivaji Maharaj’s seal in Navy flag, PM Modi to attend Navy Day celebrations from Sindhudurg: Read how Chhatrapati’s legacy inspires...

The 2023 edition of the 'Navy Day' celebrations is being held at Sindhudurg (meaning: Fort in the Sea)to commemorate the maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Vastu compliant secretariat building, national ambitions and more: How KCR lost touch with Telangana

BJP and Congress took jibes at KCR saying that his frequent visits to his farmhouse were his way of telling voters that he is "inaccessible".

As T Raja Singh wins again, here is a glimpse into the hate campaign unleashed against him by Islamists

T Raja SIngh has been on the hit list of left-liberals and Islamists for a long time. However, they haven't been able to stop his rise.

AAP creates new record: Loses deposit in 201 out of 204 seats, scores less than NOTA in all 3 states

AAP lost deposit on 201 out of 204 seats it contested assembly elections on across the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Udhayanidhi Stalin blames BJP for ‘twisting his words’ after comparing Sanatana Dharma to dengue, malaria that needs to be eradicated

"I was attending a conference (in Chennai) and spoke only for three minutes. All that I said was that everyone should be treated equally and not be discriminated against, and, that any attempts at discrimination must be eradicated. But they (BJP) twisted my comment, magnified it and made the whole country talk about me," the DMK leader said.

Election analysis: BJP puts up a strong fight in Telangana, trumps Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM

BJP has increased its vote share in Telangana from 6.98% in 2018 to 13.90% in the 2023 Vidhan Sabha elections.

Winter Session of Parliament begins today: Ethics Panel report on Mahua Moitra ‘cash for queries’ scam, CEC appointment bill expected to be hot topics

The Bills on the agenda of the government include The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

“Hat-trick in assembly election is a guarantee of hat-trick in 2024 Lok Sabha polls”: PM Modi says while addressing party workers after winning 3...

PM Modi hailed the party’s victory in the assembly polls as a victory for his government's agenda of self-reliant India.

“If necessary EVM should be removed”: UP Congress spokesperson alleges EVM manipulation for BJP win 3 states, remains silent on Telangana result

UP Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi raised questions on EVMs after BJP won MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh polls, ignoring Congress win in Telangana

Chhattisgarh: Labourer Ishwar Sahu, father of youth killed by Muslim mob in a riot, defeats 7-time Congress MLA Ravindra Choubey

Ishwar Sahu’s son, Bhuvaneshvar Sahu was killed in a communal clash in Biranpur village in April, this year. The incident unfolded on 8th April when a Hindu youth was attacked and killed with a sword by a Muslim mob in the Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh.

Congress remembered I.N.D.I. Alliance after three months: Omar Abdullah doubts the possibility of the alliance winning Lok Sabha after assembly elections result

NC leader Omar Abdullah expressed doubts about the opposition alliance's ability to win future elections.

“Idea of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’ has won today”: PM Modi after party’s victory in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

After BJP won Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh assembly polls, PM Modi said the idea of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' has won.

Telangana: BJP’s Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy emerges as a giant slayer, defeats CM KCR and Congress CM candidate A Revanth Reddy

BJP’s Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy defeats CM KCR and state Congress chief Revanth Reddy in the Kamareddy constituency

Mahadev ka shraap, Congress saaf: Union minister Anurag Thakur’s betting app jibe at Congress after massive victory in assembly polls

Anurag Thakur stated that Lord Mahadev cursed Congress and hence the party's ship sunk in assembly polls.

Christian pastor arrested in Darjeeling for duping Nagaland woman by making her pay Rs 3.5 crore for ‘mystery box’

A pastor from West Bengal's Darjeeling district was arrested for allegedly duping a woman from Dimapur in Nagaland into buying a 'mystery box' for Rs 3.5 crore

After losing badly in 3 states and winning Telangana, Congress supporters start divisive ‘North-South divide’ tweets

Congress supporters have insinuated and tried to cast aspersions on BJP’s victory and North voters as ‘communal’, ‘casteist’, and uneducated lots.

Election Commission suspends Telangana DGP for congratulating Congress before declaration of final results, issues notices to 2 other top cops

Election Commission of India ordered the suspension of Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar for violating the model code of conduct

Telangana: Congress worries about its MLA switching sides in the one state it is winning, prepares for ‘resort politics’

Congress is worried about its MLAs switching sides in Telangana, the only state it is winning.

‘Jab naash manuj par chhata hai…’: SP leader Manoj Singh Kaka blames Kamalnath’s “Akhilesh Vakhilesh” comment for Congress defeat in Madhya Pradesh

It is worth recalling that in October this year, Akhilesh Yadav had accused Congress of betraying him as Congress refused to give tickets for six seats as demanded by Yadav. When asked by the media about this, Kamalnath said, "Arey chhodiye Akhilesh Vakhilesh.."

BJP’s firebrand leader T Raja Singh emerges victorious from Goshamahal in Telangana Assembly Elections

T Raja Singh won Goshmahal constituency in Telangana Assembly Elections on a BJP ticket.

BJP wins Udaipur in Rajasthan, the constituency where Islamists brutally murdered Hindu tailor Kanhaiya Lal for supporting Nupur Sharma

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: BJP won Udaipur where Hindu tailor Kanhaiya Lal was brutally murdered by Islamists

AAP fails to win a single seat in 3 states, gets less than 1% vote share everywhere; party supremo Arvind Kejriwal had missed ED...

Notably, AAP's top leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann actively campaigned for the elections in these states. Delhi CM and party supremo Arvind Kejriwal had even skipped ED's summons for the campaign

Act against misuse of gurdwara land: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee urges Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee

SGPC objected Pakistan government's decision to allocate a significant portion of Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib land.

Who is Panauti: Danish Kaneria asks Congress party after its loss in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh assembly polls

Ex-Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria mocked Congress after their embarassing performance in assembly polls.

Read what is CM Ladli Behna Scheme of Shivraj Singh Chouhan govt that played a pivotal role in bringing BJP back to power in...

As BJP is heading towards a massive victory in Madhya Pradesh, a look at the Ladli Behna Scheme that played a major role in the election results

‘Instead of going to CM’s residence and stuffing face with food or singing melodies in private jets…’: BJP leader Amit Malviya calls out Rajdeep...

Amit Malviya told Rajdeep Sardesai, "I think in your last days as a journalist, you should try and restore some credibility."

Congress lost due to its opposition to Hinduism and Lord Ram: Party leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam expresses his discontent

Acharya Pramod Krishnam has charged that the election results are a reflection of Congress party's anti-Hindu views.

Facing defeats in MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Congress calls for I.N.D.I. Alliance meeting

With crucial ally Samajwadi Party having taken a combative stance against the Congress in the assembly elections, the party could face challenges in I.N.D.I. Alliance meeting.

Congress ecosystem suffers meltdown as BJP looks set to defeat the party in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh

Some Congress apologists shamed the voters in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh for choosing BJP instead of the grand-old-party.

“Abusing Sanatan Dharma was bound to have its consequences”: Former Cricketer Venkatesh Prasad following BJP’s ‘landslide’ victory in assembly polls

Former Cricketer Ventakesh Prasad has slammed the anti-Sanatan lobby asserting that the lobby is facing consequences for abusing Sanatan Dharma.

Madhya Pradesh: Retired sanitation worker Latif Khan arrested for urinating on Hindu temples in Ujjain, police call him mentally unstable

60-year-old Latif Khan used to work as a cleaner in the municipal corporation till some time ago when he retired.

No other city should become Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to Bhopal gas tragedy victims

On 3rd December, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan vowed to pursue development in a way that environment is not harmed.

RJD workers bring live fish as a sign of auspiciousness to celebrate Congress lead in Chhattisgarh, BJP takes the lead after that

RJD celebrated early Congress lead in Chhattisgarh with displaying fish, but after that BJP took the lead and set to wiln

Pakistan: At least 9 dead, 26 wounded as assailants open fire on a bus in PoK’s Gilgit Baltistan

Nine people were killed and 26 injured in a terror attack on a passenger bus in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chilas.