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Bloomberg reinvents the ‘EVM hack’ bogey, peddles Andy Mukherjee’s unhinged nonsense without a shred of evidence

Andy Mukherjee has written an opinion piece in Bloomberg asserting that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) which have been used in elections since 2004 are “rightly” the next port of call for judicial scrutiny.

Kangana Ranaut trolls Rahul Gandhi, and Vikramaditya Singh for Congress’ beef comment for her, calls them ‘Bada Pappu, Chota Pappu’

Kangana called Singh 'Chota Pappu' and said that he was making false claims regarding her beef eating. "Jhutha aur aur ek number ka palutubaj hai yeh Chhota pappu. Lekin is se kya ummeed ki ja sakti hai jab iska “Bada Pappu” kehta hai ki humein shakti ka vinash karna hai," she said.

Lok Sabha 2024: Why complacency of own leaders and voters may be a bigger challenge for BJP than the dysfunctional, broken Opposition

The I.N.D.I. alliance is plagued by internal chaos, confusion, rivalry, and a propensity to undermine its own partners within the coalition.

“Mughal mentality”: PM Modi hits out at INDI Alliance leaders for posting videos of non-veg food deliberately during Saawan & Navratri

PM Narendra Modi criticized the opposition's 'Mughal mindset' for posting videos of consuming non-vegetarian food in the month of 'Saawan' and during 'Navratri'

UP: Maulana Manzar Ali who was reported missing by wife no 1 and 2 in Lucknow, found living with wife no 3 in Gonda

The Maulana went to live with his third wife in Gonda because he was upset with his first two wives in Lucknow.

I challenge any political party, especially Congress, to announce that they will bring back Article 370: PM Modi at Udhampur rally

PM Narendra Modi on Friday threw a challenge at Opposition parties, especially the Congress to bring back Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Repeated rape, hand burnt with hot water, forcible conversion to Islam: 2 ISIS terrorists arrested in Germany for sexual abuse of minor Yazidi children

The terrorists, identified as Asia R.A. and Twana H.S., are accused of crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes and holding the membership of a foreign terror outfit.

Chats with an ‘alien’, afterlife, and dinosaurs: 3 persons from Kerala found dead in Arunachal Pradesh under weird circumstances

Police discovered Arya B. Nair dead on the floor with her wrist slashed with a blade, while Devi B. was found dead on the floor with cut marks on her neck and right wrist. However, Naveen was found dead in the hotel washroom.

Villagers had stopped drunk driver, school staff allowed him to drive: Haryana govt orders probe into Mahendragarh school bus accident, principal among 3 arrested

The Haryana administration has given orders for a comprehensive probe covering various aspects of the Mahendragarh school bus accident

Crime cases rise in Pakistan amid economic turmoil: 19 killed, 55 injured in Karachi over resisting robberies during Ramzan

According to Karachi Police Chief, approximately 4,00,000 "professional" beggars and criminal elements flock to Karachi during Ramzan and Eid-ul-Fitr

Agniveer Scheme: Let us look at it differently and objectively

I have interviewed more than 8000 graduates and groomed 2000 MBA managers and I have seen that a two-month summer internship transforms their personality. 42 months is a huge experience.

“Placing Guru Granth Sahib does not give immunity”: Punjab and Haryana HC slams state authorities for failing to clear road blocked by protestors

Punjab and Haryana HC said that protesters who misuse the Guru Granth Sahib as a "shield" to demand the release of Sikh prisoners cannot be granted any immunity.

Defence Ministry issues ₹65,000 crore tender to Hindustan Aeronautics for purchasing 97 made-in-India LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets

The tender for LCA Tejas Mark 1A was issued by the Defence Ministry to the HAL recently and they have been given three months to respond to it.

NIA makes major breakthrough in Rameshwaram cafe blast case, nabs bomber Mussavir and mastermind Abdul

The central agency spotted bomber Mussavir Hussain Shazib in a CCTV footage, where he and Mateen Taahaa were seen purchasing a cap before committing the crime.

‘Rip you apart’ comment by SC judge Ahsanuddin Amanullah in Patanjali misleading ads case enrages present and former judges

Former judges said that the “we will rip you apart” comment verged on a street brawl threat and could never be part of the obiter dicta lexicon of a constitutional court judge, TOI reported.

‘After central forces leave, you will be left here with our forces’: TMC MLA intimidates voters ahead of elections, hints at ‘Khela’ of violence...

Hamidul Rehman subtly reminded voters about the TMC's Khela of violence during the 2021 Vidhan Sabha elections and the 2023 Panchayat polls.

[email protected]: CBI creates email ID for Sandeshkhali residents to register complaints of crimes against women & land grabbing cases

This comes after the Calcutta High Court's order directing a court-monitored CBI investigation of rape cases and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali.

Sandeshkhali: BJP worker’s house burnt down allegedly by TMC workers, disaster relief sarees distributed among women with threats to kill if they don’t vote...

BJP worker Subrata Mandal in Khulna village panchayat of Sandeshkhali has alleged that miscreants linked with TMC set his house on fire late last night

Pune: Police unearth Rs 4 crore online sharing trading fraud racket in Pimpri Chinchwad, Junaid, Salman, Abdul, Arif and Taufik arrested

Pimpri Chinchwad police cyber cell in Maharashtra exposed an online share trading fraud scheme using fake trading apps, money mule accounts and USDT cryptocurrency to route money to Hong Kong

Mumbai: Naim Qureshi slaughters cow in Kashigao area ahead of Eid, detained, search underway for two other involved

The Police immediately reached the spot discovering remains of the cattle skin and blood post-slaughter. The police also saw a total of three men surrounding the remains. However, the three tried to flee from the spot after seeing the police constable approaching.

Someone with ‘Ram’ in his name asked people to keep quiet when Sanatan Dharma was insulted: Rohan Gupta who left Congress and joined BJP

After joining BJP, Rohan Gupta also took a swipe at the opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A., saying that the alliance named after the country consists of 'antinational elements'.

UK: Over 50 children were sexually abused by paedophile catholic monks on holy Caldey Island for decades, no action taken against the accused

The Caldey Island is one of the holy islands in UK where Cistercian monks reside and has been a popular tourist destination.

‘That’s low, poor marketing taste’: Canadian brand Dbrand faces backlash after posting rude, derogatory comment on an Indian customer’s name

Dbrand's statement drew criticism on X, with some pointing out the racial connotations. Despite the criticism, the accessories firm refused to apologize or eliminate the post. The post has received more than 9 million views on X.

Wikipedia distorts history: Claims Pakistan’s first law minister JN Mandal returned to India for his son’s illness, does not mention his concerns about anti-Hindu...

Jogendra Nath Mandal resigned from Pakistan govt and returned to India in 1950 due to anti-Hindu riots and policies, and the anti-Dalit bias in Muslim majority administration in Pakistan.

Patanjali Ayurved in deep trouble: What transpired, why is the Supreme Court acting so firmly and why are Netizens divided on the case?

On 15th January 2024, the Supreme Court of India received an anonymous letter addressed to the Chief Justice of India and Justice Anamullah stating that the false advertising by Patanjali Ayurved continued despite the court’s orders. Subsequently, a contempt notice was issued to Balkrishna and Patanjali on 27th February.

‘Duniya Main Rahenge Toh Ghaziyon Ki Tarah’: Read what Ghazi means in Islamic texts. Is Asaduddin Owaisi asking Muslims to kill infidels?

A Ghazi in Islam means someone who fights in jihad for the sake of Islam and its teachings. A Ghazi thus essentially means a Jihadi who is willing to fight against non-Muslims.

“India to stop importing urea by end of 2025”: Here’s how the Modi govt boosted urea production & agricultural infrastructure to reduce dependency on...

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that the installed domestic production capacities for urea have been increased to around 310 lakh tonne from 225 lakh tonne in 2014-15.

‘Shirk, Kafir’: Islamists abuse former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan as he shares photos of Gudhi Padwa celebrations on social media

This is not the first time that Zaheer Khan has received hateful comments from Islamists for celebrating Hindu festivals. In 2022, he came under attack from Islamists for celebrating Diwali

Eggs pelted on Hinduphobic ‘comedian’ Munawar Faruqui during Iftar party in Mumbai, case registered

Reports say that when Munawar Faruqui, who was supposed to appear at the eatery, decided to visit another restaurant in the same area, the enraged owner of the restaurant began throwing eggs at him.

‘Will shed blood for country, won’t allow CAA, NRC and UCC’: Mamata Banerjee’s message to Muslims on Eid

The West Bengal CM also extended her greetings for Eid during her address in Kolkata. "Eid Mubarak. It isa the Eid of happiness. It is the Eid of giving strength. It is a big thing to observe this Eid by fasting for a month without drinking water," she said.

How Modi hacks EVMs, part 7: Going from Congress’ 35% neem-coated Urea to 100%, eliminating pilferage, to soil health cards and more. How Farmers...

When Prime Minister Modi announced that his government aims to double the farmer’s income by the year 2022, many mocked him.

CBI arrests BRS leader and MLC K Kavitha in Delhi liquor policy case, was apprehended by ED earlier

K Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate from her house in Hyderabad on 15th March.

Buddhism separate religion from Hinduism: Gujarat government issues circular saying Hindus converting to Buddhism must seek permission

The circular issued a warning on possible legal challenges resulting from a lack of understanding of the laws pertaining to religious conversions.

PM Modi on Newsweek cover, first Indian PM since Indira Gandhi: From China, minorities, economic growth, to Ram Mandir, details of the interview

Regarding the significance of the recently opened Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, PM Modi told Newsweek that India's national consciousness is etched with the name of Shri Ram.

Dehradun: Rahman posing as Aman threatens to throw acid on married woman for refusing his advances, had forced her to meet him by threatening...

The victim in Dehradun and her husband were issued death threats by Rahman after he had an altercation with him.

Bengaluru water crisis: ₹20 lakh fine collected from over 400 families for using potable water in activities like washing vehicles and gardening

Since 10th March, there is a fine of Rs 5000 in Bengaluru city for using potable water for vehicle washing, gardening, swimming pool, construction etc

UP: Abdul poses as Ajay to trap a Nepali minor girl, commits gang-rape with his other relatives, forces the girl to convert to Islam...

Abdul, his father Idris, brother Asif and Amil, maternal uncle and 2 brothers-in-law raped the victim one after the other.

Madhya Pradesh: Former Deputy Collector Nisha Bangre, who resigned to pursue politics, asks for job back after Congress backtracks on promise of ticket

On the question of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nisha Bangre said she did not receive any offer from the ruling party. Bangre applied to get her job back in January 2024.

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News tries to whitewash double murders of Hindu kids by Sajid and Javed, deletes post after police warning

In a post, Badaun Police warned Mohammed Zubair of legal action over unnecessary posts on social media that can harm the atmosphere. Following the warning, Zubair deleted the post.

Breaking down conspiracy to influence Court: Umar Khalid’s chats with Altnews and others, propaganda in his favour by Teesta, Aakar etc, and other judicial...

On the 9th and 10th of April, the bail petition of Umar Khalid, UAPA accused in the Delhi anti-Hindu Riots case, took an interesting turn.

More trouble for Sonia-Rahul: PMLA Authority upholds ED’s attachment of property worth over Rs 750 Crore in National Herald case

In its order, the authority stated that it noted that the equity shares and movable assets that the ED had attached were proceeds of crime and were connected with money laundering offences.

Hardik Pandya’s brother Vaibhav Pandya arrested for cheating Hardik and Krunal Pandya in business and duping them of Rs 4.3 crores

Vaibhav Pandya, Hardik Pandya, and Krunal Pandya jointly set up a polymer business in Mumbai in 2021.

“Fact, not fable”: After Idukki & Thamarassery Churches screen Kerala Story, Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese screens Manipur documentary out of spite

The Kerala Story brings a spotlight on subjects like forced/lured religious conversions, ISIS brides, and love jihad

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Open letter from the most eminent citizens of civil society telling you idiots to vote for Congress

Eminent citizens are simply those who matter more than you, our opinion matters more than you, we are way way way richer than you

Directorate of Vigilance terminates the services of Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal’s private secretary

“The Competent Authority hereby terminates the engagement of Bibhav Kumar, in terms of the provisions of Rule 5 of the Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, with immediate effect," the order by YVVJ Rajshekhar, Special Secretary Vigilance read.

Elon Musk to meet PM Modi in India this month and announce Tesla plant, company starts making cars for India in Germany instead of...

Musk will meet PM Modi in the week beginning 22 April, and will separately announce the plans of Tesla for India.

‘Dayanidhi Maran is useless without his family’s surname’: Annamalai hits back after ‘joker’ remark

Annamalai also targeted the ruling DMK for Maran's remarks accusing the party of resorting to 'abuse and filth.'

Odisha Police instructs Special Security Battalion personnel to remove tattoos in 15 days, says they are offensive, obscene and derogatory

Odisha Police have instructed Special Security Battalion personnel to remove tattoos that are visible while wearing uniforms on their bodies within 15 days

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