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Akshay Kumar rubbishes reports that he has returned as brand ambassador for Vimal Pan masala, says these are previously shot ads

He noted that the TV commercial advertisements for the gutkha brand Vimal, which have recently been broadcast, were actually recorded on October 13th, two years ago. He emphasized that he publicly disassociated himself from the brand at that time and has had no involvement with it since.

Israel starts carpet bombing Hamas hideouts in Gaza after the brutal terror attack, PM Benjamin Netanyahu shares video of attacks

Taking to X, the IDF informed that between Saturday and Monday morning, Israeli aircraft hit over 1,200 targets across the Gaza Strip.

EU, Austria, and Germany suspend all aid promised to Palestine in the wake of Hamas terror attacks

Following the suit of Austria and Germany, the European Union (EU) also joined them in supporting stopping aid to Palestine after Hamas terror attacks.

Hamas terrorists robbed German woman Shani Louk before killing and parading her naked: Report

Parents of Shani Louk revealed that they had learned from Louk's bank that her credit card had been used in Gaza

Israel-Palestine war: Days after deadly Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, Congress party declares support for Palestinians

The Congress party's official statement emphasised the process of "dialogue and negotiations" to resolve the problem between Israel and Palestine.

Hamas terror attacks: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to host a Cobra emergency meeting on the ongoing situation in Israel

Sunak has already pledged to provide diplomatic, intelligence, or security support to Israel following the Hamas terror attacks.

Israel under attack: Fresh barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon, IDF neutralises gunmen infiltrating from Lebanon border

Amidst the ongoing Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, which entered its third day on Monday, October 9, reports have emerged that a fresh round of rockets was fired from Lebanon into northern Israel

Appearing for Class 10, and 12 board exams twice a year is optional, not mandatory: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said appearing for Class 10, 12 board exams twice a year is not mandatory.

“F*** Israel, F*** Jews”: Hamas supporting mob hurls flares at Sydney Opera House amid chants of “Allah Hu Akbar”

According to a report by Daily Mail Australia, some of the vandals were masked and hurled lit flares at more than 100 cops who were lined up to prevent them from entering the Sydney Opera House.

‘It’s excruciating when missiles strike our bunker, we’ve already lost 10 friends,’ 5 Nepalis stuck in war-torn Israel implore their govt to rescue them

Five Nepali students in Israel, who fell victim to the Hamas strike, made a heartfelt appeal to the government of Nepal for aid and prompt rescue

‘Stand with Justice and fairness’: China refuses to explicitly condemn Hamas terrorist attack on Israel as it uses a diplomatic phrase

Despite the gory details of attacks or the fact that surprise terror attacks were unleashed on unsuspecting civilians, several countries have declined to unequivocally condemn terrorist acts giving it a larger geopolitical spin as it is believed that condemning Hamas could earn the ire of Islamic world.

Blood, Islam, and oil: The Saud family’s history of bloody battles with Ottomans, desert warlords, and partnership with the USA to become a global...

On 15th January 1902, Abdulaziz, a direct descendent of Muhammad ibn Saud, accompanied by only 40 followers – mostly his blood relatives, half-brothers, cousins, and Kingsman – scaled the walls of Riyadh’s citadel to capture the city garrison, known as the Masmak Fortress.

Did you know? Israel disengaged from Gaza and evicted all Jews in 2005 to attain peace, but Hamas turned the strip into a terror...

Did you know that Israel had given the Gaza Strip to Palestine as a sign of goodwill, which Palestine's Islamist terrorist organization Hamas has been using as a base to strike Israel from?

Hamas terrorist attack in Israel: Kerala nurse injured while she was on video call with her husband in India, condition stable

Sheeja was on a call with her family back in Kerala to inform them that she was safe when a missile launched by Hamas hit her. Her family called her back immediately but could not get through.

Pakistani ICC World Cup presenter Zainab Abbas leaves India after her hateful, Hinduphobic, anti-India tweets trigger cybercrime complaint

ICC World Cup 2023 presenter Zainab Abbas leaves India after her old anti-India and anti-Hindu posts result in a cybercrime complaint.

As Hamas desecrates Shani Louk’s naked body, old tweet of Leicester violence provocateur Mohammed Hijab viral, had called for enslavement of Non-Muslims

The controversial tweet by Mohammed Hijab went viral at a time when Hamas terrorists were leaving no stone unturned to desecrate the bodies of female Israelis.

Radicalised with ‘Kafirs must not be spared’ belief, arrested ISIS terrorist reveals Hindu temples, RSS premises were on target to carry out 26/11-like attack:...

In Mumbai, the ISIS terror module scouted various locations for potential attacks included Chabad House and Hindu temples.

Indian cricket has improved after they started eating meat: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi

Apparently, motormouth Pakistani cricketer and Former Captain Shahid Afridi claimed that Indian cricketers have started eating meat which is the reason behind their improved performance.

SGPC objects to Tavleen Singh saying Guru Govind Singh was a Hindu: How both parties are trying to whitewash the Khalistani threat in their...

While SGPC objected to Tavleen Singh's op-ed and called for an apology, both of them whitewashed Khalistani movement and threats it poses.

‘If we come to your area and chant Nara-e-takbeer..’: Muslim mob threatens a bus full of Hindu pilgrims in Ahmedabad, stop them from chanting...

One of the buses in which the activists were chanting Jai Shri Ram slogans and absorbed in Ram bhajans was stopped by the Islamists. The Hindu activists were returning to Vadodara and were threatened by the Islamists near Chandola.

Election Commission announces dates for assembly elections in 5 states, results to be declared on December 3

The upcoming assembly elections are scheduled to commence on 7th November 2023, with the counting of votes to take place on 3rd December 2023.

At least 4 Americans among many foreign citizens killed in Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, unknown number of civilians held hostage in Gaza

US lawmakers briefed on the situation in Israel were reportedly told that at least four Americans have died in the Hamas terrorist attacks. The numbers are reportedly expected to rise, according to sources.

Did you know? Canada sent $50 million to Palestine in 2018 for ‘relief work’ despite aspersions about funds being channelled to Hamas

A case in point is that of a Gaza aid worker named Mohammed Halabi, who transferred $50 million of humanitarian funds to Islamic terror outfit Hamas.

War escalates: USA moves Carrier Strike Group with USS Gerald R Ford to protect Israel, Lebanon threatens from Northern front

USS Gerald R. Ford is the US Navy's flagship carrier, its most advanced and lethal so far. It carries up to 90 aircraft and has nearly 6000 sailors on board. It had entered service in May this year.

Hamas terrorists turned Israel music festival into a massacre, 260+ bodies recovered, women were raped near dead bodies of friends, dozens taken to Gaza...

Hamas terrorists killed at least 260 Israelis and foreign tourists at Supernova music festival near Gaza Strip

Singapore’s largest money laundering scandal: Investigation points at Chinese nationals

The scandal revolves around more than USD 2.4 billion worth of assets, shaking up the Asian financial hub.

‘China was behind Nijjar’s murder, wanted to create discord between India and the West’: China-born independent blogger says

Jennifer Zeng is a Chinese-born rights activist, and journalist who is currently living in the US.

Students of Aligarh Muslim University take out protest march against retaliatory action by Israel against Hamas terror attack

students of Aligarh Muslim University took out a rally on Sunday night (8 October) opposing Israel action against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

As Hamas attack on Israel triggers a war in Middle East, here is all you need to know about Hamas and the Gaza Strip

Hamas is an acronym for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya, which means “Islamic Resistance Movement”. It was founded by Sheikh Ahmed Yassin who was a Palestinian cleric.

Islamists in the UK, Germany, Canada, Turkey and several other countries celebrate Hamas terror attack on Israel

Celebrations after Hamas attack on Israel were seen in several countries including the UK, Germany, Canada, Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Lebanon.

Former Indian Express journalist Irena Akbar floats conspiracy theory, claims that deceased Shani Louk wore bikini and was not stripped by Hamas terrorists

"It could be possible that when she was killed, she was wearing a bikini or other skin-exposing garment," Irena Akbar said.

Muzaffarpur: Bihar Police throws road accident victim’s dead body in river instead of taking to hospital for post-mortem

The body was picked up directly from the road and thrown into the river by some policemen in an inhuman manner from the top of the bridge with a stick.

Air India suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv till 14 October amidst the Israel-Hamas war

Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew, said Air India

Love Jihad in Poonch: Shaukat Pathan pretends to be Sunny to marry a Hindu model and converts her to Islam, entire family tortures her

Shaukat Pathan claimed to be Sunny to marry a Hindu girl. He and his family tormented her after marriage.

Palestinian ambassador calls for emergency meeting of the Arab League after Israel retaliates to the terrorist attack by Hamas

Besides Palestine, Morocco has also requested for an emergency meeting of the Arab League.

Egypt: Policeman kills two Israelis and one Egyptian at a tourist site in Alexandria

At two Israeli tourists were killed as an Egyptian police personnel opened fire at tourists in Alexandria

Rajasthan: Two minor sisters commit suicide in Pratapgarh after allegedly raped and harassed by classmates

Two minor girls committed suicide by consuming poison in Pratapgarh of Rajasthan after being raped and then harassed by 4 classmates

As Israel declares war against Hamas following deadly terrorist attack, left-liberals and Indian politicians declare support for Palestine

Lok Sabha MP and President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, did not utter a word against the terrorist attack in Israel but came out in support of Palentine claiming Israel has occupied Palestinian territory.

Afghanistan earthquakes: Death toll crosses 2000, several villages destroyed

Speaking to Reuters, Mullah Janan Sayeeq, spokesman for the Ministry of Disasters, stated that 2,053 people were dead, 9,240 injured and 1,329 houses were damaged or destroyed in these tremors.

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett joins front-lines in the war against Hamas, PM and opposition leaders discuss forming a unity government

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joined the armed forces and said, "It's time to eradicate Hamas."

Israel: Dead woman paraded naked and spit on by Hamas terrorists identified as German tourist, mother pleads for help

German tattoo artist Shani Louk was killed by Hamas in Israel while attending a music festival and her body was paraded naked

As Israel launches Operation Swords of Iron in response to Hamas terror attack, website of Jerusalem Post crashes after multiple cyberattacks

Hackers targeted the website of Jerusalem Post with multiple cyberattacks, Israel's leading and best-selling English newspaper.

‘My son is not a criminal’, says the mother of Nilesh Parmar who was arrested after Vadodara incident where Islamists pelted stones on Ganesh...

When OpIndia contacted the mother of Nilesh Parmar she said that her son is an RSS volunteer and always raises his voice for the country, religion and society leading from the front.

Love Jihad in MP: Shahnawaz Khan repeatedly rapes a 20-year-old Hindu girl, forces her to convert when she asks for marriage

Shahnawaz Khan repeatedly raped a Hindu girl and told her to convert when she asked for marriage.

Municipal recruitment scam: CBI raids the residence of Kolkata Mayor and TMC Minister Firhad Hakim

On September 26, the CBI raided around six locations in West Bengal regarding an alleged corruption case involving the appointment of ineligible candidates as assistant teachers in primary schools.

256 dead in Gaza Strip amidst Israel’s response to Hamas terror attacks

This comes after Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel from Gaza, attacking towns and kibbutzim near the Strip, killing over 256 people, many of whom were civilians, injuring over 1,788, and reportedly kidnapping hundreds.

Discrimination based on caste is already prohibited under law: California Governor Gavin Newsom returns Hinduphobic bill SB403, dubs it unnecessary

Hindu groups that were fighting against the passage of bill SB403 applauded the Governor's decision to use his veto and return it.