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Peace can be established in the world only through Hindu values of truth, tolerance and harmony: Thai PM Srettha Thavisin

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin said that it is an honour for Thailand to host the World Hindu Congress organized on the principles and values of Hinduism

Bengaluru set to host Namma Kambala buffalo race for the first time: Here’s all you need to know

The Bengaluru Kambala debut will be distinguished by the thorough preparation of enormous galleries, a special pooja, and a record-breaking 155-meter track, assuring a one-of-a-kind show.

Israeli Embassy writes to Indian govt protesting against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut justifying Hitler’s Holocaust of Jews

The Israeli Embassy has written a letter to MEA and Lok Sabha speaker to protest against MP Sanjay Raut's antisemitic comments.

‘Do not do this exhibition’: UP minister’s PR stunt of thrusting a cheque to martyred soldier’s wailing mother sparks outrage

A video of a UP minister thrusting a cheque to a martyred soldier's wailing mother even as she refrains him from such 'public display' has gone viral.

‘Don’t have to accept Hindenburg report as correct, easy to make allegations, no reason to doubt SEBI’: SC reserves judgment in Adani-Hindenburg case

Adani Hindenburg case: No material to doubt SEBI probe & impartiality of expert committee members, says supreme court, reserves judgment

Indian origin doctor who co-founded Hindu American Foundation in 2003 commits $4 million for Hindu advocacy in the USA

Dr Mihir Meghani, an Indian origin doctor who cofounded Hindu American Foundation, committed $4 million for Hindu advocacy in the United States.

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue resumes after glitch in drilling machine, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says operation is in final stage

The Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation is in final stages after the damaged auger drilling machine was repaired and the operation resumed

Union Health Ministry closely monitoring outbreak of avian influenza and respiratory illness in China, says low risk to India

According to WHO, Chinese authorities attributed the increase in respiratory diseases to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens.

Pro-monarchy protests erupt in Nepal, police use water canons and tear gas; read how this demand emerged in the once-Hindu nation

The embrace of leftist principles has resulted in the erosion of Nepal's cultural heritage and traditional identity, the protestors believe.

FIR filed against Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh for keeping feet on World Cup trophy, PM Modi urged to ban him from playing in India

An RTI activist from Aligarh has filed an FIR against Mitchell Marsh, urging Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bar the player from playing in India.

Agra youth Fuqran arrested from Delhi for eloping with a Hindu girl after befriending her on Instagram

Fuqran was nabbed by the police after he fled to Delhi with a Hindu girl he had become friends with on Instagram.

KCR only accumulated corruption money for his son, did nothing for the state: Home Minister Amit Shah in Telangana

Addressing a rally in Armoor city in the Nizamabad district of Telangana on Friday, the Union Minister said all those found guilty of corruption in the state will be brought to book if the BJP is elected. 

Kerala: 3 madarsa teachers arrested for sexually assaulting students; Islamic preacher caught for sexually abusing a boy

3 madrasa teachers and a popular Islamic preacher were arrested for sexually violating children in Kerala.

Turkeys are not vegan: PETA’s non-stop preaching ahead of Thanksgiving gets ‘fact-checked’ by community notes on X

Along with the ironic Community Note, PETA's X post also received numerous critical and even sarcastic responses with many calling out PETA for suggesting that Turkeys would never eat humans.

Mumbai Airport receives “email threat” to blow up Terminal 2, demand made for USD 1 million in Bitcoin

The threat mail read: "Subject: Blast. Text: This is a final warning to your airport. We will blast Terminal 2 within 48 hours unless one million dollars in Bitcoin is transferred to the address. Another alert will be after 24 Hrs."

Punjab: Children from Muslim community throw toilet cleaner on women in Hindu Shobha Yatra in Nabha, complained filed

In the Nabha region of Punjab's Patiala district, children from the Muslim community poured toilet cleaner over attendees of a Hindu Shobha Yatra.

Rajasthan: Rajdeep Sardesai follows Congress’s campaign trail. Here are the 8 “difficult questions” he asked

This is not the first time that the veteran journalist has pulled off such PR stunts. His soft corner for Congress is a widely known fact.

Actor Mansoor Ali Khan apologises to Trisha Krishnan for his sexist comments fantasising rape and bedroom scenes with her

Actor Mansoor Ali Khan, who is facing backlash for his alleged misogynistic remarks against his 'Leo' co-star Trisha Krishnan, has apologized to the actress.

‘Will set up a special IT park for Muslims if voted back to power’: KCR resorts to Muslim appeasement as Telangana gears up for...

KC Rao said, "Telangana will remain a secular state. The Telangana Ganga-Jamuna Tehzeeb is an example to the whole country and we have to maintain that."

Sky, water or land, Congress has done corruption everywhere: PM Narendra Modi attacks the ruling party on the last day of campaigning in Rajasthan

PM Modi attacked Congress for its scams and urged voters to elect BJP govt in Rajasthan in a rally in Deogarh.

Karnataka: Brahmin girl forcefully fed eggs in midday meal by govt school teacher in Shivamogga, probe launched after father files complaint

In his complaint, the Brahmin girl's father said his daughter was force-fed eggs in midday meal by an assistant teacher of govt school in Shivamogga.

Delhi: Woman fined Rs 1 lakh for filing false POCSO case claiming rape of her 5-year-old daughter to extort property from accused

The woman filed a false complaint accusing some people of an offense against her daughter that was booked under Section 5 of the Pocso Act (aggravated penetrative sexual assault). "This false information was given to "extort property" from the accused," the court said.

Qatar court accepts India’s appeal against death penalty awarded to navy veterans accused of espionage, next hearing soon

A Qatari court accepted the appeal document filed by India against the death penalty awarded to eight Indian sailors in Qatar

‘Bursting crackers inside theatre is dangerous, pouring milk on posters is wrong, feed the poor’: Salman Khan

Salman cited an incident in which fans poured milk on his poster, drawing attention to the disparity when children are hungry. Instead, he said that the milk can be fed to poor children who actually need it.

Odisha: Man kills wife and 2-year-old daughter using a cobra for Rs 8 lakh ‘snakebite’ compensation, arrested

Speaking about the motive behind the murders, Ganjam SP Jagmohan Meena said, "Their family feud, as well as the prospect of receiving Rs 8 lakh in government compensation that is Rs 4 lakh each for snakebite victims, may have pushed him to murder his wife and daughter.

Dublin, Ireland: Angry citizens protest, burn down immigration office after Algerian ‘migrant’ stabs 3 children in a school

The attacker was reportedly stopped by passers-by on the street who subdued him and snatched the knife from him.

‘If they arrest 4, we will arrest 8 of their leaders’: Mamata Banerjee issues threats to BJP in her speech at TMC meeting

Mamata Banerjee said, "It will be the same officers who will come after you once you are out of power."

Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi announces permanent closure, says Indian govt will now decide whether to allow Taliban ‘diplomats’ work in the building

"The diplomats of the Afghan Republic have handed over the mission solely to the Indian government. It now rests upon the Indian government to decide the fate of the mission, whether to maintain its closure or consider alternatives, including the possibility of handing it over to Taliban diplomats", the embassy said in its statement.

Karnataka govt issues non-bailable warrant against NCPCR chief for comparing condition of Darul Uloom orphanage in Bengaluru with medieval Taliban life

Karnataka govt issued a non-bailable warrant against NCPCR president Priyank Kanoongo over comparing children's condition in Bengaluru orphanage to medieval Taliban life

WHO asks China to give detailed information on the outbreak of respiratory illnesses and pneumonia in the country

The WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children in the country.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF discovers Hamas control centre under Al Shifa hospital with heavy wiring, AC room, kitchen, toilets, blast door & other facilities

The Hamas tunnel network is also protected with a blast door in order to avoid any damage to the infrastructure should there be an aerial attack

Pune ISIS terror module wanted to repeat 26/11 Mumbai attacks by targeting restaurants and hotels in Colaba and Nariman Point: Report

The accused in the Pune ISIS terror module case were planning to replicate the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Mohammed Shami reaches his hometown in Amroha, thanks Modi for raising spirits after World Cup loss, thanks Yogi for new stadium in his hometown

Mohammed Shami said, "We felt like the most responsible person in the country had come to us and sympathised with us at that difficult hour."

Enforcement Directorate issues summons to actor Prakash Raj in Rs 100 crore Ponzi scheme linked to Pranav Jewellers

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to actor Prakash Raj in the Rs 100 crore Ponzi scheme linked to the Pranav Jewellers money laundering case.

UP: Grocery shop owner Dilip Jaiswal found dead hanging at girlfriend Nazia Bano’s house in Pratapgarh, allegedly killed by her family

Hindu grocery shopowner was llegedly killed by his Muslim girlfriend's family members after she called him over to her home in UP's Pratapgarh

Same-sex marriage: SC to consider review petitions against its judgement on 28th November, petitioners seek open court hearing

Supreme Court will consider a bunch of petitions seeking to reconsider the same-sex marriage judgment which was delivered on 17th October.

Uttar Pradesh: Statewide raids and confiscation continue after ban on Halal certification, search operations in 12 districts including Lucknow

Raids at food outlets continue in UP after the state govt imposed a ban on the production, purchase, sale, and storage of halal-certified products

As US media claims RAW threat to terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, here is what NSA Ajit Doval said about him and the CIA to...

Aijt Doval once told his US counterpart Jake Sullivan that India is not taking any action against Pannun as he is a CIA agent

Sonia Gandhi’s alleged brother received special treatment from Gehlot govt: New revelation from Lal Diary by former Congress minister Rajendra Gudha

According to the diary, Sonia Gandhi's alleged brother came to the wedding event in Jaipur for whom an appointment had been requested from the Chief Minister's OSD, Shashikant Sharma.

Mathura: Narendra Modi to become the first Prime Minister to visit Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi

According to UP Minister Chaudhary Laxmi Narayan, PM Modi will first visit the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, he will then participate in the Braj Raj Festival.

Election Commission issues show cause notice to Rahul Gandhi over his ‘Panauti’ and ‘Jaibkatra’ remarks on PM Modi, says he violated mode code of...

Election Commission has issued a show cause notice to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his derogatory words against PM Narendra Modi during Rajasthan poll campaign

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue operations likely to be completed today, says NDRF, CM Dhami speaks to trapped workers

A broad pipe has been paid till 45 metres. A 41-bed hospital has been readied at the community health centre in Chinyalisaur for immediate medical assistance for the rescued workers.

India lost 1982 Hockey finals in Indira Gandhi’s presence, Cricket WC lost because it fell on her birthday: BJP counters Rahul Gandhi who blamed...

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Cricket World Cup final should not have been scheduled on the birthday of Indira Gandhi

Delhi crime: 16-year-old brutally stabs 17-year-old to death for Rs 350, dances on camera, video viral

The entire incident was recorded in CCTV which showed the accused attempting to slice the victim and dragging his blood-soaked body around a narrow bylane in the Welcome neighbourhood in northeast Delhi.

‘The Gujarati is coming and asking for votes’: Ashok Gehlot remembers Gujarat loss from 2017, tries to play ‘outsider’ card against PM Modi

Moreover, Ashok Gehlot called PM Modi an actor alleging that PM Modi lied about being called a 'neech' (lowly/low caste). "PM acts calling himself an OBC, says that people call him neech, despite nobody having called him neech."

Love jihad in UP: Naved pretends to be Ricky and marries a Hindu woman, tortures her after marriage, had converted her ex-wife to Islam

Naved pretended to be Ricky to marry a Hindu woman. He and his family then harassed her to become a Muslim.

Chennai Police issues summon to actor Mansoor Ali Khan for not appearing at police station over sexist comments fantasising rape scene with Trisha Krishnan

The All Women Police Station (AWPS) of Thousand Lights, Chennai, has issued summons to actor Mansoor Ali Khan for not appearing at the police station.

United Airlines suspends pilot Ibrahim R. Mossallam who called Hamas terrorists ‘brave people’ after October 7 terror attack on Israel

United Airlines has suspended pilot Ibrahim R. Mossallam who wrote a post on Facebook in which he praised the Hamas terrorists.

Maharashtra: Rihan Rangrez abducts minor girl from Nashik to Jaipur, threatens and blackmails to have sex against will, arrested

Maharashtra Police arrested an individual identified as Rihan Gulamnavi Rangrez for abducting a minor girl from Nashik district

NCERT denies reports claiming ‘Ramayana, Mahabharata will be taught as a part of history in schools’; details

NCERT is modifying the school curriculum to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and the new NCERT textbooks are projected to be ready for the upcoming academic session.