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Jammu and Kashmir: Three migrant workers from Bihar injured in a terrorist attack in Shopian, security forces launch search operation

Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian attacked the migrant workers from Bihar and injured three of them.

Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa underlines the role of religious leaders in combating religious extremism

Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa is on a 6-day visit to India.

UPI payments at Eiffel Tower, India’s economic success story and democratic principles: Key takeaways from PM Modi’s address to the Indian diaspora in France

PM Modi said, "I came out of my home with a resolve. Every part of me and every moment of time is dedicated to my countrymen."

Modi in France: Five-year post-study work visa for Indian students, UPI agreement, and new consulate in Marseille

“Last time when I came to France, it was decided that Indian students studying in France would be given a 2-year post-study work visa. Now it has been decided that Indian students will be given a five-year post-study work visa," while speaking to the Indian community at La Seine Musicale in Paris.

US Senate Committee passes resolution declaring Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India

The resolution was passed by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, Tennessee’s Senator Bill Hagerty, and Texas’ Senator Jon Cornyn. The resolution was cosponsored by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).

‘Focus on your own internal issues, no need to interfere in India’s affairs’: India reacts over EU Parliament adopting a so-called Urgency Resolution on...

MEA statement said "Such interference in India's internal affairs is unacceptable and reflects a colonial mindset."

PM Modi conferred with the ‘Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, the highest award in France

PM Modi thanked French President Macron for the honor on behalf of the people of India. The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace where Macron hosted PM Modi for a private dinner.

Union govt to distribute free Doordarshan DTH connections in remote areas on Indo-China border, to improve radio and phone connectivity

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has announced that the Ministry will supply free Doordarshan DTH connections in far-flung areas in villages at the Indo-China border

Delhi High Court Bar Association opposes SC collegium’s recommendation to transfer judges, to abstain from work on Monday

Delhi High Court Bar Association passes resolution protesting the collegium recommendation to transfer judges from the court

Operations in two German airports disrupted after climate activists glued themselves to runways, several flights cancelled and diverted

"Last Generation" climate activists glued themselves to runways of Hamburg and Düsseldorf airports in Germany, causing major disruptions

“High time to look around the world”: Bombay High Court bats for lowering the age of consent for sex, says POCSO has criminalised consensual...

Bombay High Court said that time has come to lower the age of consent for minors to engage in consensual sexual relationships.

Pakistan: 9 soldiers killed in militant attack on military garrison Balochistan, five attackers and a civilian also killed

Nine soldiers, 5 militants and a civilian killed after an army camp was attacked by heavily armed militants in Balochistan in Pakistan

ISRO scientists visit Tirupati temple ahead of Chandrayaan-3 launch, upset self-styled “astrophysicists” of Twitter

Left-liberals mock ISRO scientists for visiting Tirupati temple before the launch of Chandrayaan-3

Delhi: Patients of Sushruta Trauma Centre shifted to LNJP Hospital due to Yamuna flood, water reaches Red Fort

The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi rose to an alarming 208.48 meters resulting in the flooding of nearby streets, public infrastructure

Days after introducing Twitter rate limit over data scraping concerns, Elon Musk sues 4 Texas companies for indulging in it

The lawsuit filed by X-Corp explains data scraping as “a form of unauthorised data collection that uses automation and other processes to harvest data from a website or a mobile application."

‘Seema Haider must return to Pakistan’: Mumbai Police receives Urdu message threatening ‘26/11-like attack’

Mumbai receives threats of 26/11 like attack if Pakistani woman Seema Ghulam Haider does not return to Pakistasn

As 2024 looms closer, we need less discussions of Mughal history and more debate on modern Indian history, especially the years of Congress rule

As important as it is to raise awareness of Modi Sarkar’s good work in reviving the economy from the UPA loot era damage and banking system disaster, it is equally important to make younger Indians understand that the choice before them is too dreadful to even contemplate.

Patna: BJP leader killed, Lok Sabha MP severely injured, as Bihar Police lathicharges a protest march against the state government

Patna police used lathi charge at the gathering in which BJP leader Vijay Kumar Singh, died at Dakbangla Chauraha in the city. He was taken to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

Reshuffling international institutions, bridging Global South with North, India’s vision for Indo-Pacific and more: PM Modi’s interview with French newspaper

During his state visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted a rare interview to the French newspaper Les Echos

Ahmednagar: Hindu girl kidnapped, threatened, raped, forcefully converted to Islam, Sayam, Imran, Kaleem, Faiyaaz arrested

The accused Sayam is said to have threatened the family of the girl saying, "Muslims are converting people all over the world. Nothing wrong can happen to us. We have strong connections. Do not open your mouths. Otherwise we will sell your daughters and kill your son."

‘To understand the true nature of the universe’: Elon Musk announces new AI company xAI

Elon Musk announced new venture in AI named xAI, says it will seek to understand the true nature of the universe.

We are planning to introduce the bill to ban polygamy in the upcoming assembly session: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam government is planning to introduce the bill to ban polygamy in the state immediately

Defence Ministry approves proposals to buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene submarines from France

The proposals were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting attended by Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and the three services chiefs and senior officials, defence officials told ANI. 

Rohini double murder: Imran strangles his wife Khushboo, stabs neighbour Ranjit to death with scissors after suspecting an affair

Imran believed that his spouse was having an extramarital affair with Ranjit who was their neighbour. He used to live in front of Imran's house.

Assam: 72-year-old Shukkur Ali Barabhuiya rapes 13-year-old girl in Hailakandi, arrested after complaint filed

72-year-old man identified as Shukkur Ali Barabhuiya arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl multiple times in Assam's Hailakandi

UP: Muslim man Aamir Ali files an application to become a Hindu in Moradabad, his wife claims he is doing drama to marry his...

Aamir Ali in Moradabad submitted an application to the District Magistrate (DM) for conversion to Hinduism, his wife alleges it is drama to marry Hindu woman

WFI Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar facilitated harassment of wrestlers by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, says Delhi Police chargesheet

According to the charge sheet, Vinod Tomar "intentionally" and "purposefully" prevented the husband in one case and the coach in the other from accompanying the complainants when they went to meet Brij Bhushan

Jharkhand: RSS member and Gaurakshak Shankar Prasad Dey shot dead by unknown assailants, local Hindus outraged

Shankar Prasad Dey's family members have alleged the involvement of a contract shooter in his murder. The local Hindu community is outraged by this shocking incident.

NIA special court sentences 4 Indian Mujahideen terrorists to 10-year-jail term for plotting blasts across India

NIA special court sentenced 4 Indian Mujahideen operatives to 10 years of imprisonment.

Days after discovery of Cocaine in the White House, Donald Trump says President Biden uses it before making his speeches

Donald Trump said, "I think they pump him up, absolutely. And we can't have a president that's on cocaine when you're dealing with nuclear weapons and everything else."

Journalist Sheela Bhatt affirms PM Modi’s MA degree, says ‘he was very focused on studies, shared mentor with him in 1981’

"Modi was studying MA part 2 and was studious disciple of Prof Sheth who was also my mentor. I also know a classmate of his who is a lawyer now. When Congress and AAP began claiming that Modi is an illiterate, I had asked her to speak up but she chose to keep mum," Bhatt said.

Yamuna flows at a record high level in Delhi, water spills onto the streets of the capital, reaches ITO

Yamuna river in Delhi is flowing at record high as water reached low-lying areas around ITO and Kashmiri Gate.

Modi in France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Paris, here are the scheduled events of the 2-day visit

Prime Minister Modi is the guest of honour at the prestigious Bastille Day Parade which is scheduled for July 14. The annual Bastille Day Parade is a massive military display commemorating the historic French Revolution. It honours France's national pride while showcasing the country's military prowess.

Six more lives lost in West Bengal panchayat poll violence as death toll reaches 48

The incidents of violence during the panchayat polls have raised concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal.

BBC’s Huw Edwards named by his wife as the presenter who paid a young person for sexually explicit images

Wife of BBC Presenter Huw Edwards named him as the BBC presenter who paid a young person around 35,000 GBP over three years in exchange of sexually explicit images

Censor Board sends Akshay Kumar’s ‘Oh My God 2’ for review to avoid Adipurush-like backlash

'Oh My God 2,' directed by Amit Rai, features Akshay Kumar in the role of Lord Shiva and includes notable actors such as Yami Gautam, Pankaj Tripathi, and Arun Govil

Spanish Minister Teresa Ribera criticised for hypocritical behaviour at Climate Summit, rides a bicycle to venue after travelling by private jet and cars

Spanish Minister arrives Climate Summit on bicycle after travelling by private jet and armoured cars, gets criticised for drama

Gujarat: Woman gets husband arrested 7 times in less than 10 years in Mehsana, then bails him out every time

A woman got her husband arrested for domestic violence seven times in less than 10 years, and secured his bail every time

Balasore train accident: Seven railway employees suspended for negligence of duty, including 3 arrested by CBI

Seven railway employees have been suspended in connection with the Balasore train accident case.

As PM Narendra Modi gears up for his state visit to France, here is how the leftist politician-media nexus can play spoilsport

The State visit of PM Modi to Paris for 'Bastille Day Parade' makes him vulnerable to malicious propaganda by leftist politicians and French media.

Ahmednagar: Classmate harasses 14-year-old girl, keeps her hostage forcing and threatening her to marry, Hindu groups held protests

Maharashtra Police have booked a Muslim minor boy for threatening a Hindu minor girl and forcing her into marriage

Rajasthan: One Afreen dies in a powerful explosion while making firecrackers in Jhunjhunu, her body flew through the roof and shattered into pieces

A blast occurred in Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan wherein a woman died while making explosives at her home.

4 Pakistani soldiers killed in militant attack on Army Base in Balochistan, Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan claims responsibility

Four Pakistan Army soldiers were killed and five others were critically injured after heavily armed militants launched an attack on the Zhob garrison in northern Balochistan

Maharashtra: Two minor girls molested in broad daylight, thrashed in public, Rafiq Munir Pathan arrested- read what the FIR says

Rafiq Munir Pathan arrested for assaulting two minor sisters at the bus station at the Tisgaon Bus Station in Maharashtra

Thailand: Lord Hanuman is the Official Mascot of the Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in Bangkok

Revered Hindu deity and avatar of Lord Shiv, Lord Hanuman is the official mascot of this year’s Asian Athletics Championships.

After urging others not to play the ‘blame game’ over floods, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal blames Haryana for rising levels of Yamuna

CM Kejriwal in his letter to HM Shah claimed Delhi did not receive rain in the last three days and water in Yamuna was rising because of Haryana

Shocker in Odisha: 2 drunk men take out charred flesh from burning pyre during cremation of a young girl and start eating it, arrested

Two intoxicated men were arrested after they were eating charred flesh taken from a burning pyre in Odisha

‘Green color schools, green uniforms too’: Odisha govt’s plan to provide free uniforms to class 9 and 10 students irks Opposition, read why

Opposition has claimed that the new uniforms closely resemble the official green color of the BJD.