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Wrestler Bajrang Punia faces crushing defeat at Asian Games semifinals with 8-1 score, was allowed exemption from trials

Bajrang Punia routed 1-8 by Iran's Rahman Amouzadkhalili in the Asian Games semi-finals

Supreme Court asks Bihar govt why they published caste census data, but refuses to stay anything

The court also sought to know from the Bihar government why they published the data. The court was hearing petitions challenging the Patna High Court's decision to uphold the caste survey initiated by the Bihar Government.

Canada starts moving diplomats out of India after Indian govt told it to withdraw 41 diplomats, says Canadian report

Canadian diplomats working in India outside of Delhi have been evacuated to either Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, as per CTV News report

Kerala: Safar Shah who raped and killed a pregnant minor school girl in 2020 awarded a double life sentence and Rs 2.5 lakh fine

A special court in Kerala sentenced a man to double life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a minor in 2020.

‘Only you can help us’: Hindus from Bengal seek help from UP CM Yogi Adityanath, say they are facing harassment and land encroachment

Yogi Adityanath conveyed a clear message to officials, emphasising that no one should be allowed to encroach upon the land of poor, entrepreneur, or businessperson in Uttar Pradesh.

Reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs will be provided even in temporary recruitments: Modi govt tells SC

Govt has told the Supreme Court that reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs will be provided in temporary postings lasting 45 days or more

‘They peddled fake narrative in exchange for crores of rupees illegally taken from foreign sources’: Delhi Police in FIR against NewsClick promoters

"Foreign funds in crores have been infused illegally in India by Indian and Foreign entities inimical to India in pursuance of conspiracy with the intention to disrupt the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, to cause disaffection against India and to threaten the unity, integrity, and security of India," Delhi Police stated in the FIR.

Meet Gunther Fehlinger, who is taken seriously by Khalistanis & supports Rahul Gandhi for PM: A one-man ‘organisation’ trying to break countries and expand...

Austrian politician Gunther Fehlinger advised Khalistanis how to carve Khalistan out of India, Khanistanis believe he is NATO official

Communist Kavita Krishnan reveals how she shielded NewsClick and refused to reveal their China links even though NYT had approached her

Kavita Krishnan recently authored an article wherein she shielded NewsClick and its links with China when NYT approached her.

Advocate Vineet Jindal files complaint against Pakistani cricket presenter Zainab Abbas over her old anti-Hindu tweets

It is notable that the International Cricket Council (ICC) recently picked Zainab Abbas to be a presenter for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. Soon after, the old posts of Zainab Abbas taking "cow piss" jibes at Hindus resurfaced.

Delhi Liquor scam: How the world’s second-largest liquor selling company landed AAP MP Sanjay Singh in jail, ED gives evidence

ED revealed that Sameer Mahendru of Indospirit delivered a kickback to Sanjay Singh and in return Mahendru got the licence for world's second-largest liquor selling company Pernod Ricard

Facebook page of DMK mouthpiece ‘Murasoli’ shares pornographic clips. Here is what happened

So far, no official statement, clarification or apology has been posted by the Facebook page of 'Murasoli'

PM Modi raises issue of Tamil Nadu govt looting, capturing Temples: Here is how temples are suffering in under the Stalin govt

On 3rd October PM Modi while addressing a rally in Telangana's Nizamabad remarked that the state government had captured the temples and that the temples were being looted through a conspiracy involving governments. 

The Hindu and how it is creating the North-South Divide: Repeatedly lying about devolution of funds and cheating their readers with misinformation

The Hindu published an article on 5th October 2023, with a very combative headline – “Retribution for the South, accolade for the North”. I think you got the gist just by looking at the headline

‘Respect our sovereignty and territorial integrity’: India raises concern over US Ambassador’s visit to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir

MEA raised concerns over US envoy's visit to PoK and told the western power to respect India's sovereignty.

Republic Bangla reporter attacked in a live show by TMC Councillor Sukumar Mondal, team abused and camera destroyed

The entire incident of attack was recorded on camera as the reporters were live for the Republic Bangla TV show 'Jabab Chai Bangla' at 8 pm.

Uttar Pradesh: Minor Hindu girl brutally attacked by ‘brother like’ Shauqeen with a sharp weapon, accused beaten by public and handed over to police

The reason behind the attack is not yet known. The police have nabbed the accused and also booked him under the relevant sections of the law. The girl meanwhile has obtained severe injuries on her body. She is undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Chennai: Fans of Actor Vijay turn violent, tear theatre seats during the screening of the trailer of his upcoming film Leo

The visuals of the vandalism caused by the fans of actor Vijay have been doing rounds on social media.

NewsClick founder and HR head, arrested under UAPA in connection with Chinese funding, move Delhi HC challenging their arrest

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha and the website's Human Resources (HR) head Amit Chakraborty moved the Delhi High Court challenging their arrest in the case of Chinese funding

MP: Auto driver Javed Mansoori rapes minor tribal girl in Omkareshwar, arrested

According to Mandhata TI Baljeet Singh, police carried out a search and arrested Javed Mansoori from Sanawad. TI Singh added that they have filed a rape case against the perpetrator under POCSO and the SC/ST Atrocity Act

If he does not know that Hitler fought against Russia, he is an idiot: Putin slams former Canadian Speaker over standing ovation to Nazi...

Putin stated, "(He) has no basic knowledge but if he knows that this man fought on Hitler's side and calls him a hero of Ukraine and a hero of Canada, then, he is a villain."

Syria: Drone bombing on a military college in Homs during graduation ceremony, over 80 dead, 240 injured

Health Minister Hassan al-Ghabash said that civilians, including six children, and military personnel were among those killed. There were concerns that the death toll could rise further as many of the wounded were in serious condition. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s arrest by ED not unwarranted or unreasonable, his custodial interrogation necessary: Delhi Court

A special CBI Court in Delhi has ruled that arrest of Sanjay Singh is not unwarranted or unreasonable due to evidence against him

‘Insult to Muslim daughters’: AIMIM leader Mohammad Farhan slams Rahul Gandhi for naming his new dog ‘Noorie’

On October 4, Rahul Gandhi took to social media to introduce his followers to the 'newest' addition to his family, a Jack Russell Terrier puppy he named 'Noorie'

Union govt declares ‘Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party’ (JKDFP) as ‘Unlawful Association’ for anti-national and terrorist activities

Union govt banned ‘Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party’ (JKDFP) for five years for its anti-India and pro-Pakistan activities

Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi district court grants ASI four weeks extension to complete survey of Gyanvapi Complex

The survey work at Gyanvapi complex had been affected by inclement weather conditions, including rain, which necessitated the extension to ensure a comprehensive examination

Delhi Liquor Scam: ED reveals Rs 2 crore in cash was delivered to AAP MP Sanjay Singh, remanded to 5-day custody

ED said that investigation has revealed that Rs 2 crore in cash was given in two tranches to Sanjay Singh in Delhi liquor scam

Hindu marriage is not solemnised without the ‘Saptapadi’ (Saat Phere) ritual, such marriages not legally valid: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court noted that a Hindu marriage is not valid without 'Saptapadi' (Saat Phere) ceremony and other rituals.

Delhi Court directs state to provide protection to minor who was repeatedly raped by suspended Delhi official Premoday Khakha, details

Premoday Khakha was arrested in August this year on accusations of raping and impregnating a minor girl

‘Ram Navami, Parshuram Jayanti, Hanuman Jayanti, no festival without stone pelting’: PM Modi slams Rajasthan’s Congress govt over attack on Hindu festivals

"Ram Navami, Parshuram Jayanti, Hanuman Jayanti, there is no festival in which there is no news of stone pelting from Rajasthan,” PM Modi said

Bulldozer runs on illegal house of Ujjain rape accused; wife of strongman Prem Yadav killed in Deoria massacre says she won’t ‘allow’ demolition

Shivraj Singh Chouhan government initiates bulldozer action on illegal house of Ujjain rape accused, prepares to take similar action against illegal properties of Premchand Yadav who was killed in the Deoria massacre

Chungthang dam washed away in Sikkim: What caused the disaster and how the government plans to minimise such risks in future

As per NDMA, excess rainfall and a GLOF event at South Lhonak Lake caused the lake to overflow, destroying Chungthang dam in Sikkim

Jodhpur: PM Modi praises ‘The Vaccine War’ for portraying the hard work of Indian scientists to fight Covid-19, attacks Congress govt

PM Modi praised the film The Vaccine War for showing how hard Indian scientists worked to create the COVID-19 vaccine.

Bengaluru: Newly built bus shelter stolen in a week from a busy road in a ‘VIP area’

The disappearance of the bus shelter, constructed on August 21, remained undetected until August 28, when it was discovered missing.

CBI court awards life imprisonment to Rakib-ul Hasan who forced Tara Shahdeo to convert to Islam, his mother awarded 10 years in prison

National shooter Tara Shahdeo who had become a victim of 'love jihad' gets justice after nine years of legal battle as CBI court awards ex-husband Rakib-ul Hasan life imprisonment

Delhi anti-Hindu Riots now has a clear ISIS link: Arrested terrorist Arshad Warsi, links to Sharjeel Imam and Mahmood Pracha’s attack against public prosecutor

The Delhi anti-Hindu riots which lasted from the 23rd of February 2020 to the 26th of February 2020 now has a clear ISIS angle

Kerala: Witness Shajahan assaults lawyer on the head, Bar Council stages protest in Nedumangad Court

Shajahan hit Advocate Prakash on the head with a wire at around noon on 4th October (Wednesday).

Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar sends legal notice to Mika Singh for his jibe on Jacqueline Fernandez’s photo

Mika Singh deleted his comment soon after it gained widespread attention, however, not before infuriating the Bollywood diva's boyfriend who has now sent a legal notice

West Bengal Municipal Recruitment Scam: ED raids 13 locations linked to TMC minister Rathin Ghosh including his residence

Enforcement Directorate raided 13 locations linked to West Bengal Food & Supplies Minister and TMC leader Rathin Ghosh in Municipal Recruitment Scam

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan granted divorce on grounds of ‘mental cruelty’ by estranged wife Aesha Mukerji, granted visitation rights to his son

While approving the divorce of Shikhar Dhawan, the judge noted that the Indian batsman's wife had caused "mental agony" to him

Justin Trudeau sticks out his tongue, winks at the Speaker in the House of Commons, gets slammed by Canadians for the gesture

Justin Trudeau can be seen sticking his tongue out and winking at the Speaker when the latter introduced the Prime Minister as "honourable Prime Minister"

Uttar Pradesh: Priest Manindra Mani Tripathi of Ram Janaki temple brutally killed in Prayagraj, body recovered with mouth and limbs tied

Priest Manindra Mani Tripathi of Ram Janaki temple tragically murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Man arrested in connection with the vandalism of two temples in Surrey, Canada; the first arrest since the incident happened in August

This was the first arrest made by Canadian authorities since temples were desecrated on August 12 with pro-Khalistan graffiti spraypainted on their walls.

West Bengal: Asibur Rahman abducts a minor Hindu girl, forces her to convert to Islam, family alleges police apathy due to TMC connections of...

The young Hindu girl lived in a village which is under the jurisdiction of Pingla Police Station in the Paschim Medinipur region. She went missing on June 18 in Namchi, Sikkim.

Uttar Pradesh: Faheem, Saleem, Yusuf, and Islam arrested for cattle smuggling, all 4 injured in police encounter while trying to escape

The police received a tip regarding the presence of cow smugglers in the Swar region of the city. The police reached the spot to see that the accused had tied a bull to a rope and were taking it somewhere illegally.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh received crores from Delhi Liquor Scam accused-turned-approver Dinesh Arora, confirms ED sources

Sources confirm ED has concrete evidence against arrested AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Delhi Liquor Scam

Soros, NED funded ‘Index on Censorship’ nominates fake news peddler Md Zubair for Freedom of Expression Award, hails dog-whistling against Nupur Sharma as bravery

In the description, the IoC has blatantly whitewashed the act of sharing a cropped video without context as 'exposing'. It has hailed the act of branding some factual statements found in Islamic scriptures as 'blasphemy' and equated it with some kind of journalistic bravery, completely ignoring the fact that Islamists committed murder over it, and Nupur Sharma faces a threat of life due to Zubair's actions.

Sabotaging elections to propagating distorted maps of India: Read about charges against NewsClick in the remand note

According to the remand note, Newsclick hatched a conspiracy to peddle a narrative, both globally and domestically, that Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh are disputed territories.