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Ukraine legalises marijuana, says it will help to cope with the trauma of war

It reported on Thursday that the law was adopted with 248 votes in favour, 16 votes against, 33 abstentions and 40 members not voting. The new law will come into effect after six months.

On Gita Jayanti, know the divine glory of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita that teaches the way to live life

From figures like Oppenheimer and Steve Jobs to Narendra Modi and Swami Vivekananda, many great minds have been influenced by a singular, profound book: The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.

Around 30 Pakistani terrorists suspected to be active in Rajouri-Poonch sector: Defence sources

The Indian Army had recently moved in one more brigade to counter terrorist activities and has achieved success in the area.

No democracy, only brutality in Jharkhand: BJP furious after cops resort to lathi-charge on protesting Panchayat Secretariat volunteers leaving many injured

Police lathi-charge on Panchayat Secretariat volunteers who were going to encircle the Jharkhand assembly.

Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun celebrates Rajouri terror attack, incites Kashmiri separatists to hold referendum

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is mentioned as co-spokesperson of KKRF in the press release.

Billionaire Len Blavatnik, who has given $270 million so far, pauses donations to Harvard amidst anti-semitism controversy

Earlier, Blavatnik had donated around $270 million to the University, including a $200 million gift to Harvard Medical School in 2018 – the largest single gift in the history of the institution.

‘Forced to bring minor girls to him, police officers brutalised us on his orders’: Rajasthan’s former Congress MLA accused of rape and torture

A woman from Jodhpur have levelled some serious allegations of rape, assault and intimidation against Rajasthan former Congress MLA Mevaram Jain and some police officers

Reuters finds ‘Dara Hua Musalman’ in Ayodhya as city prepares to hold grand consecration event

It is typical of the ecosystem to spin a narrative to make Muslims look like the victims at the hands of Hindus and the Hindu faith while they take advantage of the economic prospects brought about by this very faith they are demonising

‘Which gay man without a uterus has a menstrual cycle?’ Smriti Irani to RJD MP Manoj Jha’s question on menstrual hygiene for the LGBTQIA...

Union Minister Smriti Irani responded to RJD MP Manoj Jha who sought menstrual hygiene for members of LGBTQIA community.

Pakistan: Baloch people storm Islamabad to protest against ongoing genocide and extra-judicial killings, police resort to harassment and torture

The Baloch Yakjahti Committee took to social media to share the distressing experience faced by the detained women while urging the Baloch nation to persist in their protests against the treatment of protesters in Islamabad.

Karnataka: Principal of a govt girls college faces action for allowing students to participate in a Veer Savarkar memorial event

Principal K Krishnappa is in hot water after he allowed the college students to take part in a Veer Savarkar programme.

‘ISRO will develop its life support system tech for the Gaganyaan Mission’: Chairman reveals other countries not willing to share research

Somanath emphasised ISRO's historical focus on rocket and satellite architecture when expressing ISRO's early lack of experience in ECLSS development.

Over 1 crore Ayushman cards created during Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, more than 1.31 crore footfalls in 79,487 health camps

In a significant milestone aimed at making quality healthcare accessible to all, over 1 crore Ayushman Cards have been created under the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.

UP: Abdul Rasheed gives triple talaq to wife after she turns down his demand of paying Rs 40 lakhs for donating kidney to her...

A man gave triple talaq to his wife over WhatsApp call after she donated her kidney to her brother few months back.

Only those who feel remorse for crimes have right to plead for mercy, NGOs can’t file such pleas: Amit Shah to Akali MP’s demand...

Amit Shah said, "If a person commits terrorist activity, goes to jail, and then says that he does not believe that he has done anything wrong - and we have mercy on that person? I do not agree with this."

‘This dialogue sounds very roadside to me’: Sameer Wankhede reacts to Shah Rukh Khan’s dialogue in Jawan

Sameer Wankhede, the former anti-drugs officer in charge of investigating Aryan Khan's cruise ship drugs case, has reacted to reacted to SRK's viral 'Jawan' dialogue calling it pedestrian

Delhi Police’s bizarre argument in an attempt to shield Rahul Gandhi after he revealed identity of minor victim leaves many shocked: How they are...

Rahul Gandhi gave an undertaking to the court agreeing to delete his tweet where he had revealed the identity of a minor victim in his attempt to politicise the 2021 Delhi rape and murder case

‘Rs 329 crore unearthed from hidden chambers in dilapidated buildings:’ I-T dept divulges details of seizures made in the historic raid on Congress MP...

The I-T Department revealed that out of the Rs 351 crore seized from premises linked to Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu, Rs 329 crore was recovered from dilapidated buildings in small towns of Odisha

Ram Mandir inauguration: ISKCON Ayodhya to offer free lunch prasad for 5000 pilgrims daily, ghee Diyas to be lit in all their temples

ISCKON has decided to undertake a 'Padyatra' from Delhi to Ayodhya which would be completed by the Ram devotees in around 41 days. Spokesperson of ISKCON also said that on the day of the inauguration of the iconic Ram Temple, luminous ghee diyas will be lit in all the ISCKON temples across India.

Modi govt invites French President Emmanuel Macron as Chief Guest for 2024 Republic Day celebrations: Details

Earlier this year, the French government invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the Guest of Honour at France’s National Day celebrations on 14th July 14.

Karnataka: Secret camera inserted in minority girls’ bathroom in Kalaburgi, neighbour Salim Ali arrested

During the interrogation, Salim admitted to watching live the girls while they used the bathroom. The police are still investigating when the camera was installed and whether or not he shared the video recordings with anyone else. The police have confiscated the camera and other equipment, and an investigation is ongoing.

In CWC meeting, the usual sycophancy rules: Rahul Gandhi told to hold BJ Yatra 2.0, Kamal Nath slammed for party loss in Madhya Pradesh:...

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the party should now leave the past and look ahead.

Black armband ‘stunt’ for Gaza: Cricketer Usman Khawaja charged by ICC for making political statement on field without prior permission

"Usman Khawaja has been charged for breaching Clause F of the Clothing and Equipment Regulations," an ICC spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo.

‘How can a beef promoter be granted access into the revered premises of Jagannath Mandir’: Odisha BJP demands arrest of influencer Kamiya Jani

Odisha unit of BJP has taken offence to a video of social media influencer and Curly Tales founder Kamiya Jani talking to BJD leader VK Pandian on Jagannath temple premises and questioned how a "promoter of beef consumption like Jani" was granted access to the revered temple premises

10 people killed, several injured in mass shooting at a university in Czech capital Prague, police say shooter eliminated

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in a horrific shooting incident at Charles University in Czech capital Republic Prague

A new criminal justice era begins in India, three momentous bills replacing IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act passed by Rajya Sabha

Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill 2023 replace IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act.

I want to meet him once to thank him: Smriti Irani unveils her father’s desire to meet PM Modi, reveals he cried over Rajiv...

Smriti Irani shared how her father wept over the passing of Rajiv Gandhi. She added that he admires India's foreign policy.

‘Fact-Checker’ Md Zubair spreads fake news after Sanjay Singh wins election to become WFI president, claims he was ‘appointed’ by BJP

‘Fact-Checker’ and Alt News cofounder Md Zubair spreads fake news that Sanjay Singh was appointed as WFI president by BJP, not elected

Mimicry of Vice President: Maharashtra minister files police complaint against Rahul Gandhi and TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee, seeks FIR registration

Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has demanded the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee over the mimicry row of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

Pakistan: Family of minor Hindu girl alleges Sajid forcefully converted her to Islam and performed Nikah with her, forged affidavit to hide her age

The affidavit further mentions that the victim's parents wanted to marry their daughter off to some other person, however, she refused the comply and was adamant about marrying the accused Sajid Hussain.

Chandigarh: Class 2 student dies of panic attack after a pack of dogs clung to her legs while she was playing in a park

Stray dogs wrapped around the legs of the little girl while fighting with eachother. The child got scared to the point that she suffered a panic attack and died.

Rahul Gandhi agrees to delete tweet revealing the identity of minor victim of alleged rape and murder after Delhi HC said it will pass...

Rahul Gandhi told the DelhiHC that he will delete a 2021 tweet where he had revealed the identity of a 9-year-old Dalit girl who was allegedly raped and murdered

‘Muslim mob including women attacked police & Hindus, Chamunda Temple not illegal’: As Islamists spread fake news about Morabadabad temple protest case, here is...

Muslims had claimed that Chamunda Mata Temple construction in Morabadabad was illegal, but Police confirmed that it is legal and it is on private land of Hindus

Indian Army vehicle ambushed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pooch district, casualties feared

An Army vehicle has been ambushed by terrorists in the Dehra Ki Gali (DKG) forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.

Delhi High Court instructs Election Commission to take action against Rahul Gandhi over his ‘pickpocket’ remark on PM Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi had referred to PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as 'pickpockets'.

‘I am quitting wrestling’: Sakshi Malik says just elected WFI President is Brij Bhushan Singh’s friend and associate

After his victory, Sanjay Kumar Singh said, “Wrestlers who want to do politics can do politics, those who want to do wrestling will do wrestling. We will politically answer the wrestlers who want to do politics.”

Threat from Islamists, Pakistan’s ISI, other extremist outfits to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat who is visiting Bihar, authorities on high alert after input

Mohan Bhagwat who is in Bihar on a visit is under threat from Pakistan's ISI, Islamic fanatics and other radical groups.

CBI dismisses Riya Chakraborty’s claim that she requires her LOC notice suspended since she needs to travel abroad for work commitments: Read how

Rhea Chakraborty, entangled in the aftermath of Sushant Singh Rajput's death, faces another hurdle as CBI challenges her plea to suspend the lookout circular issued against her by the agency

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s associate Sanjay Singh elected as the new WFI president, defeats Anita Sheoran backed by protesting wrestlers

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's associate Sanjay Singh emerged as the winner in the WFI elections. He beat former grappler Anita Sheoran.

‘Are you guys Christian?’, ‘Why wearing Nike and Adidas’: Islamists attack Pakistani actress Minal Khan over picture with Christmas tree

One Farzana wrote, "Ghaza is bleeding with innocent children blood and we Pakistani s shooting picture in front of Christmas tree…….."

After doing Kushasana you are going for Vipassana which can be done in jail: BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal for skipping ED summon

BJP slammed Arvind Kejriwal for goinf for a Vipassana session by skipping ED summons in Delhi Liquor Policy case

‘Our neighbour has reached the moon, we are yet to even rise from the ground’: Nawaz Sharif compares India and Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif praised India for the economic progress, successful moon mission and G20 summit.

After ‘Samosa Caucus’, ‘Hindu Caucus’ formed in the US Congress, read what it is and how it will advocate Hindu issues & interests in...

The US Congress has recently announced the formation of the Hindu Caucus. This new group of lawmakers is dedicated to advancing and protecting the interests of the Hindu community.

‘We see people convert to Islam, but nobody converts to Hinduism’: Director Vanga reveals why Bobby Deol’s character in Animal is Muslim

A lot of so-called liberals, pseudo-seculars and Islamists have taken offence at the filmmaker for depicting Bobby Deol's character's religion in his movie 'Animal' as 'Muslim'

India sends special charter flight with relief supplies as part of $1 million aid to Papua New Guinea hit by volcanic eruption

India sends special charter flight for Papua New Guinea with relief supplies as part of USD 1 million aid

Ram Mandir Trust invites Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for the consecration ceremony, heads of all parties to be invited

Mallikarjun Kharge, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Sonia Gandhi are invited to attend the inauguration of Ram Mandir.

Over 1 million vehicles recalled by Japanese auto giant Toyota over airbag problem

The recall affects various models of Toyota and Lexus vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2022. Toyota Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas, and Corollas, as well as some hybrids, are included in the recall.

Chhattisgarh’s new Deputy CM Arun Sao highlights rising Tribal-to-Christian conversion cases, says will get a law to stop religious conversions

“We have to stop the conversion of tribal population in the state. It is a crucial issue that has to be addressed. We will take whatever measures are possible in the legal framework to stop this,” said Deputy CM Arun Sao.

Gautam Navlakha, the Urban Naxal, gets bail because he only ‘intended’ to commit a terrorist act, he did not actually start putting his plan...

A total of 16 accused were apprehended in the Bhima Koregaon violence case including Navlakha, who is now the seventh accused to secure bail.

“Parsis living happily in India shows Indian society does not discriminate against any religious minority”: PM Modi on future of Muslims in India

In an interview with Financial Times, PM Narendra Modi talked about India's unity and tolerance of various religious communities with no discrimination