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Delhi HC allows lesbian couple to reunite after family members say they cannot accept relationship even after counseling

The Court disregarded the parents' objections and held that the woman cannot be forced to go anywhere against her will and that she may reside with anyone she wants and wherever she wants.

Congress CM in Karnataka inaugurates redeveloped ‘Al Badr Circle’: Read about the Mysore ‘attraction’ named after the first battle of Muslims against ‘Kafirs’

In Karnataka, the government inaugurated Al-Badr circle in Mysore, a grotesque commemoration of the first battle of Muslims against 'Kafirs'.

“Nobody saved my brother, Pradhan Mohammad Yusuf kicked me and left”: Satyam Sharma’s sister opens up on the village pradhan’s role in her brother’s...

Satyam Sharma's sister has alleged that village Pradhan Mohammad Yusuf was involved in the lynching of her brother Satyam Sharma

Inflation bomb: Pakistan’s petrol and diesel prices cross the Rs 300 mark for the first time in history

The prices of petrol and diesel in Pakistan have crossed the Rs 300 mark for the first time in history.

After hitjob on Adani fell flat, George Soros-backed OCCRP Foundation targets mining giant Vedanta, calls a formal communication ‘lobbying’

After efforts to target the Adani Group were thwarted, the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has turned its focus towards one of India's leading mining companies, the Vedanta Group

Saudi Arabia: Retired teacher, brother of prominent Islamic scholar sentenced to death for 5 tweets, 92 persons executed so far in 2023

The 54-year-old retired Saudi teacher, Muhammad al-Ghamdi, was sentenced “following 5 tweets criticizing corruption and human rights violations,” his brother Saeed bin Nasser al-Ghamdi tweeted last week.

Nitin Sharma who became Khalid after conversion to Islam arrested in Vijayawada for sending multiple threats of bomb blasts in Nainital

Nitin Sharma turned Khalid arrested by Uttarakhand police after receiving threats of bomb blasts in Nainital from him in Facebook

Pakistan: 9 soldiers killed, several others injured in suicide bomb blast by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

9 security personnel were killed and many others were injured in a suicide bomb blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan

Protests erupt in Gilgit-Baltistan over arrest of Shia Cleric for his ‘blasphemous’ remarks, threaten with civil war, merger with India: Here is all you...

Protests erupted on August 31 in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan over the imprisonment of a Shia cleric following Pakistan's solidified blasphemy laws

After India, now Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, and Malaysia reject distorted map released by China, dismiss its claims over South China Sea

"This latest attempt to legitimize China's purported sovereignty and jurisdiction over Philippine features and maritime zones has no basis under international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)," a statement by the Philippines government read.

Arnab Goswami’s Republic Media Network forays into Karnataka, takes over Kannada news channel Dighvijay 24×7

Republic Media Network, a leading media house owned by Arnab Goswami forays into Karnataka as it takes over Dighvijay 24x7

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story on Sony Liv sets the stage for a gripping tale of the massive stamp paper scam that once rocked...

Scam 2003 is a gripping series based on life of Abdul Karim Telgi, the main player of the stamp paper scam.

Gujarat: Hindu man attacked by Nawaz, Azim and 3 others for asking why they did not stand up for the national anthem

During the film's interval, Nawaz and his friend who did not stand up for the national anthem reached out to Mayank and started abusing and arguing.

Fake TRP scam: Crime Branch finds flaws in probe conducted by Sachin Vaze, says the malice is evident in the investigation against Arnab Goswami

In the Fake TRP scam case, a new twist has come up as senior state home department officials have found flaws in the probe conducted by dismissed cop Sachin Waze

China’s largest property developer Country Garden on the verge of collapse, facing a net loss of 51.5 billion yuan in past 6 months

China’s largest property developer, Country Garden, said that it faced a loss of USD 7.1 billion in the first six months of the year, mounting pressure on the Chinese homebuilder already experiencing a financial meltdown, The New York Times (NYT) reported.

Amazon manager shot dead in Delhi’s Bhajanpura: After Bilal and Mohammad Sameer, two more, Sohail and Jubair arrested

Two more persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of a senior manager with e-commerce giant Amazon and injuring his kin in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area, the Delhi Police said. 

‘Have zero investment in Adani Group’: Mauritius-based fund 360 One denies allegations in OCCRP report

360 ONE has denied Financial Times report based on OCCRP linking it with the alleged price manipulation of Adani shares

Union Government calls special 5-day session of Parliament from September 18, Rahul Gandhi says ‘it shows panic because of Adani report’

After Modi govt called a special session of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi said that maybe it is an indicator of a 'little panic'.

Punjab Police arrests six associates of Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda for planning attacks in the state

Punjab Police arrested six associates of Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda, who is backed by ISI

UP: Hindu girl converts to Islam to marry Muslim man, asked to become wife of father-in-law too, tortured and thrown out for refusing

A Hindu woman in Bareilly has said that her Muslim husband's family tortured her for refusing to become wife of her father-in-law as well

‘Not Gyanvapi’: Shivling fountains installed in Delhi before G20 Summit stirs outrage, Netizens draw comparison with Gyanvapi Shivling

Several Hindu Netizens have expressed their vexation over the Shivling-shaped fountains installed at Dhaula Khan road in the national capital as part of the ongoing beautification of Delhi ahead of the G20 Summit

Rahul Gandhi resumes attack on PM Modi using report on Adani by group funded by George Soros and Ford Foundation, repeats already debunked lies

Rahul Gandhi resumed attack on PM Modi after Financial Times and Guardian claimed that Adani secretly invested in own shares

Omar Abdullah had claimed estranged wife Payal was cruel to him, refused to pay for monthly expenses: Read background as court orders Rs 1.5...

The issue between Omar and Payal has been ongoing for several years now as the former claimed that their marriage had broken irretrievably and that the latter committed cruelty upon him.

Amazon manager murder: Who is main accused Mohammad Sameer, Bollywood-inspired gangster who was wanted for 4 murders before turning 18

While the search for three other individuals continues, gang leader Mohammad Sameer was caught today along with one of his associates, 18-year-old Bilal Gani alias Mallu.

India assuming a pivotal role in the world economic system under PM Modi’s leadership: All you need to know about India’s G20 Presidency

The New Delhi G20 Summit, which will bring an end to a series of meetings over the course of the year, is going to be held in New Delhi on 9-10 September this year

Bengal Congress leader Kamru Choudhury says Raksha Bandhan was introduced by Rabindranath Tagore to promote Hindu-Muslim brotherhood

Bengal Congress leader Raksha Bandhan was introduced by Rabindranath Tagore opposing NCPCR asking schools not to punish for wearing Rakhi

Pakistan’s economy hits rock bottom, but President Alvi focuses on increasing his salary, complains that Chief Justice is getting more

Pakistan's President is seeking a salary rise when the country is seeing its economy hit a historic low.

USA: Donald Trump praises Vivek Ramaswamy, says he would be a very good Vice Presidential candidate

During a recent television interview, Trump was asked if has thought of having Vivek Ramaswamy as vice president, to this, Trump lauded Ramaswamy as a talented person who has distinguished himself.

Iran: Weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei banned for life by country’s weightlifting organisation for shaking hands with Israeli competitor

The body declared, "The weightlifting federation bans athlete Mostafa Rajaei for life from entering all sports facilities in the country and dismisses the head of the delegation for the competition, Hamid Salehinia."

X to roll out audio, video calls feature, announces Elon Musk

Elon Musk has however not given any date for the launch of the features. In July, the company's designer Andrew Conway hinted at the feature.

Lawyers group wants to cancel an event because SC lawyer Sai Deepak is a panellist, read about the group that supports Islamists and Maoists

All India Lawyers Association for Justice (AILAJ) has written to the Karnataka Bar Council seeking the cancellation of a talk by Supreme Court lawyer J Sai Deepak on the Uniform Civil Code.

Lucknow: Properties worth 3 crore of Mukhtar Ansari’s aides attached by the Mau police under the Gangster Act

Properties of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s two aides, Umesh Singh and his brother Rajan Kumar Singh, in Lucknow were attached by the Mau police.

GE F-414 engines for fighter jets to be made in India soon as US Congress approves landmark defence deal

US Congress has given clearance to the deal for manufacturing GE F-414 jet engines in India for HAL’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark 2

Congress buckles under pressure: Releases new poster of I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s leaders, deletes Rahul Gandhi, adds Arvind Kejriwal

The Congress party stirred up a hornet's nest after it released a poster of I.N.D.I.A bloc’s leaders putting Rahul Gandhi at the forefront and skipping AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal

OpIndia Exclusive: Kishan attacked and abused for giving a lift to his neighbor Muslim girl in Ahmedabad, Akbar, Faizan, and Hussain arrested after video...

Victim Kishan said, "Someone from the crowd also snatched my mobile phone and stole it during the scuffle with me. They even threatened to kill me."

Delhi Police arrests banned terrorist organisation SFJ’s member for painting pro-Khalistan graffiti on metro stations

Delhi Police special cell arrested a member of the banned terrorist outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), who has been identified as Preetpal.

‘Hinduism shall not be preached here’: Holy Family Convent School in Bareilly cuts Rakhis tied on wrists of Hindu students, apologises later

Holy Family Convent School in Bareilly prevented students from celebrating Raksha Bandhan and the Rakhis were cut from the wrists of Hindu students

US: Sexual abuse case against Roman Catholic cardinal for assaulting a 16-year-old boy dismissed due to his ‘dementia’

The cardinal was accused of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy in 1974.when the cardinal was in his 40s.

Delhi High Court directs former J&K CM Omar Abdullah to pay Rs 1.5 lakh monthly maintenance to estranged wife Payal Abdullah

In 2016, a trial court dismissed Omar Abdullah's divorce petition, ruling that he had been unable to prove an "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage" and his claims of "cruelty or desertion."

Amazon manager shot dead in Delhi: 18-year-old Bilal Gani and one Mohammad Sameer arrested

According to the police, the other four assailants have been identified as 18-year-old Mohammad Sameer alias Maya, 23-year-old Sohail alias Bawarchi, 23-year-old Mohammad Junaid alias Biryani and 19-year-old Adnan alias Don.

Mumbai: Police team pelted with stones by mob as it reached Irani Basti to nab history-sheeter Firoz Khan

The Police team was attacked as it reached the Irani Basti in the Ambivali area to nab Firoz Khan, who has 35 criminal cases registered against him.

“Corruption rampant in judiciary, many judgments are written by lawyers beforehand,” says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

The Rajasthan CM said, "So much corruption is happening in the judiciary today. Corruption is happening at such a large scale that I have heard that many lawyers write the judgment and take it along, and that is the judgment given."

Nuh violence case: Congress MLA Mamman Khan to be questioned by SIT over his role in anti-Hindu attacks

As reported earlier, on August 28th, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij stated in the Assembly that evidence has been found against Congress MLA Mamman Khan in the anti-Hindu violence case in Nuh.

‘Hindu, Jain girls shall not be forced to wear hijab’: MP High Court says in its verdict on the Ganga Jamuna School hijab row...

While granting bail to the accused in the Damoh hijab controversy case, the court said, "They shall not compel the students of other religion to read/study any material or language which has not been prescribed by the Board."

Mumbai: Shafiq Shaikh murders ‘brother-in-law’ Ishwar, chops his dead body into 5 pieces and hides it in the kitchen

The police said that Shafiq killed him at his flat in Mumbai's Chembur area, chopped his body into several pieces, and hid them in the kitchen.

Delhi: Woman’s head gets crushed by another vehicle while leaning out of bus window to vomit

"A legal action is being taken in the matter. The CCTV footage is also being checked to identify the offending vehicle and its driver," said the police.

No undue favour to Adani Group, tender process for Dharavi redevelopment was transparent: Maharashtra government to High Court

Maharashtra govt rejects allegations by Dubai based firm that Adani group was given undue favour by awarding the Dharavi project

NCPCR asks schools to refrain from punishing students for wearing Rakhis, Tilak and Mehendi during festivals

NCPCR has directed the relevant officials to issue appropriate directives and guarantee that schools refrain from punishing children who wear Rakhis, Tilak, or Mehendi during Raksha Bandhan.

Ghaziabad school principal arrested in sexual harassment case after girls write letter in blood demanding justice from Yogi Adityanath

A school principal in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad has been arrested for sexually harassing girls.

Project 17A Frigates: India’s new stealth warship Mahendragiri to be launched in Mumbai on September 1

Mahendragiri is the seventh and last ship under Project 17A Frigates, which will be launched from Mazagon Dock in Mumbai