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‘We have a laughing stock as president. Will reimpose Muslim travel ban, remove antisemitism and pro-terrorism from universities’: Donald Trump at Jewish convention

Donald Trump vowed to revive the travel ban on people from some Muslim countries while addressing a Republican Jewish convention

PM Modi announces launch of ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ initiative to encourage youth’s participation in nation-building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced launch of Mera Yuva Bharat initiative and urged people to promote 'vocal for local' during festivals.

UP: Saud Alam poses as Raj to lure a Hindu girl in Lucknow, victim files complaint after learning about his real identity

A Muslim man named Saud Alam posed as a Hindu named Raj to lure a Hindu girl staying in Lucknow into his love trap and had sexual relations

Kerala: Man claims responsibility for serial Ernakulam blasts, surrenders

Dominic Martin surrendered before the police claiming responsibility for the blasts that left one woman dead and over 40 injured.

Uttar Pradesh: Ward boy Shoaib molests a 22-year-old woman suffering from dengue fever at a hospital in Muzaffarnagar, video caught on CCTV

The police are making efforts to arrest the accused Shoaib, who is currently absconding.

Chhattisgarh CM works for Adani: Rahul Gandhi makes embarrassing blunder, forgets Bhupesh Bhagel is from Congress while attacking Modi govt

BJP spokesperson Amit Malviya did not miss out on the opportunity to take potshots at the Congress scion.

Ernakulam blast: Preliminary probe reveals incendiary device used, explosives found in tiffin box, NIA and NSG team rushes to the spot

Kerala police say that preliminary investigation hints towards the use of an IED with an “incendiary device” was used for the Ernakulam blasts

‘Will overturn law against polygamy when we come to power, those who have the ability should marry two wives’ – AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal said when his party forms government in Assam, he will overturn the proposed anti-polygamy law

Punjab: Shopkeeper sitting outside his shop shot dead in Bhatinda by unidentified men, murder caught on CCTV camera

A shopkeeper was shot dead outside his shop in Punjab's Bhatinda on 28th October by two unidentified men.

2023 World Cup: As India takes on England, read why Indian players are wearing black armbands

The Indian team stepped on the pitch to face England at Lucknow's Ekana Sports City on Sunday in the ongoing World Cup while wearing a black armband.

US: Spray-paint, anti-semitic stickers across Starbucks in New York; 7,000 pro-Palestinian protesters storm Brooklyn Bridge, give calls for elimination of Jewish state

The pro-Palestinian protestors in New York openly cheered Hamas terrorists’ barbaric attacks on Israel and justified the terror attacks.

Liking objectionable posts on Facebook or X is not a crime, but sharing or retweeting them is an offence under IT Act: Allahabad High...

The Allahabad HC recently said that liking an objectionable post on Facebook or X would not constitute an offence.

As Kerala gets rocked by multiple blasts, state CM Pinarayi Vijayan is in Delhi protesting in support of Gaza

Kerala CPI(M) leaders including CM Pinarayi Vijayan and party leader Sitaram Yechury participated in an anti-Israel protest in Delhi on Sunday

Punjab: Lawyer arrested for assaulting his 73-year-old mother after CCTV footage goes viral

Lawyer Ankur Verma was arrested on Saturday (28 October) for brutally assaulting and torturing his 73-year-old mother.

Captured Hamas terrorists confirm that the group’s operational base is under Gaza’s Shifa Hospital, used to store weapons, explosives and other supplies

Hamas terrorists admit to use Gaza Hospitals and tunnels under them to shield themselves from Israeli military's strikes.

Pakistani politician hails Adolf Hitler amid Israel-Hamas war, justifies extermination of 6 million Jews

Despite the anti-Semitic nature of his tweet, X (formerly Twitter) did not suspend the account of Afnan Ullah Khan.

Alappuzha Police arrest 49-year-old self-proclaimed “faith healer” Salim for raping a young woman on the pretext of treatment of anger issues

The victim approached the police on 20th October and filed a complaint. The FIR was registered on 27th October under Sections 376(2)(n) and 354A(1)(i) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

One person killed and over 40 injured in multiple blasts at a Jehovah’s Witnesses meeting in Kerala’s Ernakulam, NIA to probe

NIA has been called for investigation into the blast at Jehovah's Witnesses meeting at a convention centre in Ernakulam, Kerala

Put the heads of top 100 Hamas leaders on stakes and line them up on Israel-Gaza border: US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

Vivek Ramaswamy said, "I would love nothing more than for the IDF to put the heads of the top 100 Hamas leaders on stakes and line them up on the Israel-Gaza border."

Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami leaders, workers baton-charged and arrested for planning ‘Gaza March’ outside US embassy without permission

Several leaders and members of Jamaat-e-Islami arrested in Pakistan for planning to stage a protest outside the US embassy in Islamabad

Bihar: Dead body found at the residence of Congress MLA, suspicion on her absconding relative

Suspect Golu Kumar is the son of MLA Neetu Singh's brother-in-law Suman Singh. Golu Kumar is currently absconding.

George Soros, who has no guilt in association with Nazi Godfather, gave $15 million to pro-Hamas groups since 2016: Report

About $13.7 million has been disbursed to a leftist advocacy group by the name of 'Tides Centre', which funds non-profit organisations that justified Hamas' attacks on Israel and the subsequent killing of 1400 civilians.

Anti-Hindu Delhi Riots 2020: Court frames charges against Mohammed Shahnawaz in Dilbar Negi murder case, discharges 11

Delhi Court framed charges against Mohammed Shahnawaz in Dilbar Negi murder case whose mutilated and charred body was found after the riots

“Nothing unusual”: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind youth wing leader justifies ex-Hamas chief Khaled Mashal’s virtual presence at pro-Palestine event in Kerala

Suhaib CT, the state chief of Student Youth Movement (SYM), the youth wing of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind outfit, said that Hamas is not a terrorist organisation but a 'resistance movement'

Elon Musk to provide Starlink internet in Gaza, Israel warns Hamas will use it for terrorist activities

Elon Musk said in an X post, "Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognised aid organizations in Gaza."

“Your death warrant is signed”: Reliance group chairman Mukesh Ambani receives another threat via email

Reportedly, the email sender Shadab Khan raised his demand from Rs 20 crore to Rs 200 crore due to no response to his previous mail.

‘Long and difficult’ war ahead, but Israel is prepared, says PM Netanyahu

Amid Israel Hamas war, Prime MInister Narendra Modi talked to Egyptian President to discuss ongoing conflict in West Asia

‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry passes away at 54

Prior to gaining stardom with 'Friends' alongside Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry also appeared on 'Who's the Boss?'

Shared concerns regarding terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives: PM Modi speaks to Egyptian President amid Israel-Hamas war

"We agree on the need for early restoration of peace and stability and facilitating humanitarian assistance," PM Modi posted from his official handle on X.

Israel recalls its diplomats from Turkey after Erdogan declares Israel a war criminal, to reassess its relationship with Turkey

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced that he has recalled Israeli envoys from Turkey in the wake of Turkish President Erdogan’s remarks

“Efforts to degrade Sanatan Dharma and Hindu religion”: BJP targets Kerala govt and I.N.D.I. Alliance over ex-Hamas chief’s participation in Jamaat-e-Islami rally

Hamas leader’s participation in anti-Israel rally in Mallapuram shows the failure of Kerala government: BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya

Bangladesh opposition protest turns violent as supporters clash with police amid calls for PM to resign, 1 cop killed

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) spokesman Faruq Hossain said one officer had been killed and 41 others were injured in clashes with protesters.

Meet Hatem Bazian: US-based ‘Professor’ who refuses to condemn Hamas and killing of Israelis, had fear-mongered about Hindus and India in the past

Ever since Hamas launched its terror attack on Israel on 7th October this year, Hatem Bazian has come to the rescue of the jihadist outfit.

Union government sets minimum export price of $800 per metric tonne for onions amid surging prices, to increase buffer

Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution notified a Minimum Export Price of $800 per Metric Ton for the export of onions

ED arrests 2 co-founders of Ashoka University for defrauding Rs 1,626 crore in Parabolic Drug case, university releases statement

ED arrested two promoters of Chandigarh-based pharma company Parabolic Drugs, who are also co-founders of Ashoka University

UK: Met Police say Antisemitic hate crimes have increased by an alarming 1357% after trying to contextualise Jihadi anti-Israel protests

Antisemitic hate crimes in London have seen a 14-fold increase since the Israel-Hamas war escalated earlier this month

While Indian opposition leaders blame govt for not taking a clear stand on Israel-Hamas war at the UN, here is how India clearly criticised...

Regardless of how much the opposition leaders try to play petty politics over India's stand on the Hamas-Israel conflict, India has made it sufficiently clear that it will never support terrorism

Israel asks civilians in north Gaza and Gaza City to move south ‘immediately,’ says ground operation against Hamas will be done with precision and...

The Israel Defence Forces has asked all civilians in north Gaza and Gaza City to move to south Gaza ‘immediately’

Australia beat New Zealand in a high-scoring thriller at Dharamshala in World Cup 2023

Australia clinched a high-scoring thriller against New Zealand at Dharamshala in World Cup 2023.

Madhya Pradesh: Congress accuses BJP of using Ram Mandir for election campaign, complains to Election Commission

Madhya Pradesh Congress submitted a complaint to EC accusing BJP of putting up posters claiming credit for Mahakal Lok in Ujjain and Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

North East India Festival commences in Ho Chi Minh City, aims to strengthen ties between India and Vietnam

The North East India Festival officially commenced yesterday evening in Ho Chi Minh City, and aims to strengthen ties between India and Vietnam

Gujarat: 7 members of a family, including 3 children, found dead in Surat; suicide note recovered by police

Seven members of a family, including three children, were found dead in their home in Gujarat's Surat.

Gujarat: Mohsin attacks Radhakrishna temple in Morbi, pelts stones and threatens to kill the priest, arrested

Mohsin is also accused to have attacked the house of a Brahmin in the Waghpara village in the past.

American clothing giant Abercrombie & Fitch accused of funding and aiding ex-CEO Mike Jeffries to run a sex-trafficking organisation

American clothing brand Abercrombie & Fitch has been slapped with a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse of its male models under its former CEO Mike Jeffries

Israel-Hamas war: How propaganda pieces in media are used to generate sympathy for Hamas while demonising Israel

In one sentence called the response of a sovereign state to the killing of her citizens by a terror-group- war crime, mass-manslaughter by the terror group as Resistance, and called the Jewish who were rehabilitated in their ancient lands by a UN mandate, after the sufferings and genocide in Hitler’s holocaust, as occupier.

Mahua Moitra asked to appear before Ethics Committee on November 2 in cash-for-query scam, secretariate says no more extension will be allowed

Lok Sabha Secretariate accepts extension requestion of Mahua Moitra, asked to appear before ethics committee on November 2

Pakistan: School Halloween party raided by police in Karachi, case filed and at least 10 students arrested

At least 10 people were arrested in drunk condition as Karachi Police raided a dance party organised at a school for Halloween

Railway Ministry’s proposal to Union Cabinet uses ‘Bharat’ in place of ‘India’ in entire document: Report

This is perhaps the first proposal for the Cabinet that has used 'Bharat' in place of India in every aspect whether the logistics cost, modal share of cargo and country's economy.

Punjab: Man held captive and beaten to death in Gurudwara over suspicion of theft in Moga

As per a BBC report, on the night of October 14, some people allegedly entered the Gurdwara at night, broke the cash box (gullak) and stole the money. Later when the CCTV footage was checked, the locals identified the deceased victim and caught him.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli officer admits to recovering a decapitated baby, paramedic reveals teen girls and women were raped, murdered

Israeli officer saw decapitated baby and paramedic stated he witnessed rape and killing of a teen girl by Hamas.