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Now, you will not be kicked off Twitter if you call a biological man who identifies as a woman a man: Here’s what has...

Twitter has made changes to its Hateful Conduct policy in connection with misgendering and deadnaming people on its platform.

US bans use of ‘monovalent’ Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines. Here is what it means

FDA has authorised 'bivalent' vaccines to be used for all doses given to individuals 6 months of age and older.

Pune school used by banned terror outfit PFI as training camp attached by NIA, read details

In a press release issued on Monday, the NIA stated that PFI used the fourth and fifth floors of the school to organize and prepare for carrying out terrorist actions with the intention of jeopardizing India's unity, integrity, and security.

Islamist violence against Hanuman Janmotsav procession: VHP, Bajrang Dal call for strike in 14 districts of Odisha, Sambalpur still under curfew

The VHP, and Bajrang Dal have called for a 12-hour bandh in the western districts of Sambalpur, Debgarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sundargarh, Balangir, Subarnapur, Boudh, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Koraput, Nabrangpur, Malkangiri, and Rayagada.

Indian Youth Congress sends legal notice to Angkita Dutta for accusing close Rahul Gandhi aide Srinivas BV of abusive behaviour

Assam Youth Congress President Angkita Dutta said that she had let the higher ups know about the abusive behaviour but no one paid any heed.

Dutch intel agency calls China “biggest threat to economic security”

Earlier, the Dutch government said that they have imposed restrictions on the export of chip manufacturing equipment and raw materials used in chip making to China. 

Rajasthan: Another Korean blogger sexually harassed while shooting live blog, man flashes genitals at her on camera, arrested

The woman in the video could be seen capturing the beauty of the blue city while shooting a video blog of herself. The accused man as seen in the video followed the woman and kept a watch on her. Later he displayed his genitals to the woman on camera forcing her to scream aloud for help.

Shaista Parveen likely using ‘underworld’ connections to evade arrest by UP STF

Shaista Parveen, wife of gangster Atiq Ahmed, has been on the run. She had not even attended funerals of her gangster son Asad, husband and brother in law in a bid to evade arrest.

US: Fox News settles defamation lawsuit for $787 million after accusing voting machine company of ‘stealing’ the 2020 Presidential election

The trial in Delaware against Fox News was meant to decide whether it committed 'actual malice' while accusing Dominion of rigging the election.

Atiq Ahmed killing: Shooters shifted from Prayagraj’s Naini Central Jail to Pratapgarh Jail

Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were killed in my men posing as journalists on April 15.

UP Police compiles a list of 61 mafias under surveillance as Yogi government tightens the noose on criminals

The tightening of noose around the criminals in Uttar Pradesh comes in the wake of gangster Atiq Ahmed's killing.

Uttar Pradesh police refute media claims that bombs were hurled at Atiq Ahmed’s lawyer Vijay Mishra’s house in Prayagraj

Hours after media reports claimed that low-intensity crude bombs were hurled at deceased mafia don Atiq Ahmed's lawyer Vijay Mishra's house in Prayagraj, UP police called news 'baseless'

From ‘will snatch CM and PM’s chair’ to calling PM Modi ‘Ravana’: Atiq Ahmed’s past speeches reflect his arrogance of wielding political power

Atiq Ahmed not only indulged in criminal activity but was, by all accounts, arrogant of being a criminal wielding political power.

Gujarat: Attendees asked to bring ‘Roti’ instead of paying money to enter singer Kirtidan Gadhvi’s event in Patan

The unique event was organised at a Hanuman temple known as ‘Rotaliya Hanuman’ in the city of Patan in Gujarat 

SC accepts plea seeking probe into Atiq-Ashraf deaths: Know about petitioner Vishal Tiwari and his connection to Hindenburg report

Advocate Vishal Tiwari had filed a petition in the Supreme Court over the deaths of gangsters Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf Ahmed.

‘Choto choto ghotona’: Mamata Banerjee downplays post-poll violence in West Bengal, accuses BSF of conspiring with BJP in elections

Mamata Banerjee suggested that the 2021 post-poll violence, orchestrated by the TMC goons, were 'small incidents that happen everywhere.'

Aman Raja from Jharkhand vows to kill UP CM Yogi Adityanath, booked

Aman Raja, the Jharkhand resident, declared on Facebook that he wanted to kill CM Yogi Adityanath.

‘Aadhar verification a ploy to implement CAA and NRC in Bengal’: Mamata Banerjee resorts to fear-mongering against Centre

"Law and Order is a State subject. I will not take part in NRC or CAB. Whoever lives here is already a citizen of this country," Mamata Banerjee said.

Assam Congress leader Angkita Dutta accuses Srinivas BV of harassment, says informed Rahul Gandhi six months ago but no action taken

Assam Congress leader Angkita Dutta has opened up about the alleged harassment she has been facing at the hands of Srinivas BV and the lack of interest shown by higher-ups despite her complaint.

England: Islamists attack Birmingham Police during a crackdown on illegal stalls in Ramzan

Bottles were reportedly thrown at police in Small Heath, Birmingham, during an operation to crack down on illegal street market stalls during Ramzan.

Ration supplies, don’t venture out: Indian Embassy in Sudan issues advisory as clashes intensify, 180 civilians including one Indian dead

On Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs, in view of the current clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), set up a Control Room to provide information and assistance to Indians. 

“Now mafia can’t threaten anyone”: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says criminals were in ‘crisis’ now

"Now gangsters and mafia cannot threaten businessmen over phone. Uttar Pradesh today promises a better law and order situation," UP CM Yogi Adityanath said.

‘There is no absolute concept of a man or a woman…It’s not the question of what your genitals are’: CJI Chandrachud in same-sex marriage...

"It's not the question of what your genitals are. It's far more complex, that's the point," CJI Chandrachud noted.

‘Not leaving NCP, no truth in allying with BJP’: Ajit Pawar refutes claims of joining BJP, says reports of NCP breaking are rumours

"I am with NCP, not going anywhere. Nobody taken signatures of any MLAs. These are all baseless speculations," said Ajit Pawar while addressing the press conference in Mumbai.

Shraddha murder case: Delhi court restricts Aaj Tak from airing details of Aftab’s narco test, allows Delhi Police to approach HC

The accused in the Shraddha murder case, Aaftab Amin Poonawala, underwent a narcoanalysis and psychological evaluation. The ASJ granted a three-day order preventing Aaj Tak from airing the findings.

Atiq Ahmed’s brother Ashraf abducted minor Muslim girls from a madarsa and raped them at gunpoint, UP Police shares criminal history of the mafia...

Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf Ahmed had abducted two minor Muslim girls from a madarsa and then raped them overnight at gunpoint

Apple CEO Tim Cook inaugurates first Apple Store in India: Read what makes their maiden outlet in BKC so special

iPhone maker and tech giant Apple Inc.'s CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday inaugurated the first Apple Store in India, in BKC, Mumbai.

Support pours in for Ileana D’Cruz after she gets attacked for not revealing the name of her partner during the pregnancy announcement

Ileana D' Cruz took to social media to announce her pregnancy. In an Instagram post, she wrote, "Coming soon. Can’t wait to meet you my little darling."

Bihar: Vulgar message flashes on LED screen outside Bhagalpur Railway Station, probe underway

The obscene message outside the Bhagalpur station flashed for over 10 mins. The Railways have blacklisted the organisation responsible for the fiasco.

California Gurudwara shooting: 17 people arrested, machine gun and AK-47 recovered

According to a statement made by California attorney general Rob Bonta, Yuba City Police Chief Brian Baker, and Sutter County District Attorney Jennifer Dupré, the 17 felony arrests, mostly of members of the local Sikh community, were made on Sunday during a massive operation that involved agents executing search warrants at 20 locations in Northern California.

Italy: Over 2 tons of cocaine with a market value of more than 400 million euros found floating in the sea

The narcotics were allegedly dropped at sea by a cargo ship, to be picked up by traffickers and transported to the mainland, where they might be sold for hundreds of millions of dollars. According to authorities, the signalling gadget was probably used to monitor the packages.

Income Tax notice issued to Shri Ram Temple in Orchha: Can the deity be subject to income tax? Here is what the law says

The Raja Ram Temple in Orchha got an IT notice for cash deposits of 1.22 cr that were not mentioned in IT returns.

Former Pakistani cricketer, who was banned for spot-fixing, charged for inciting people to murder a Dutch MP

Former Pakistani cricketer Khalid Latif has been accused of inciting people to murder Dutch MP Greet Wilders

Elon Musk to launch TruthGPT, a rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT, says hyper-intelligent, unregulated AI could end civilisations

According to a state document, Musk registered a company called X.AI Corp, which was incorporated in Nevada, last month. The company listed Jared Birchall, the managing director of Musk's family office, as a secretary and Musk as the only director

West Bengal: Islamic organisation takes out ‘candle march’ in support of gangster Atiq Ahmed

Raza Islamic Mission also posted pictures of men in skull caps, holding candles in hand, and protesting in support of criminal Atiq Ahmed and his brother.

Madhya Pradesh: Section 144 imposed in Khandwa after stones pelted at Police, Ashfaq, Umed arrested for kidnapping

In the case of stone pelting, cases have been registered against 15 others including Ashfaq s/o Arif Sigad resident of Kaharwadi, and Mohammad Umed s/o Mohammad Ejaz, resident of Chhipa Colony under Sections 353, 332, 147, 148, and 149.

Pakistani mob chants ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’, demands beheading of Chinese national accused of ‘blasphemy’

In a video shared by the popular Twitter handle 'Frontal Force,' the Islamists were heard saying, "Gustaak-e-Rasool ki ek hi saza, sarr tann see juda"

Elon vs CBC: Read how Canadian public broadcaster got labelled ‘69% govt funded’ and stopped Twitter operations

Canadian public broadcaster CBC stopped Twitter activity after it got labelled as '69% govt funded media'.

Anti-Hindu propaganda, whitewashing rioters, and more: Meet Geeta Pandey, the BBC journalist who hailed gangster Atiq Ahmed as ‘Robinhood’

Geeta Pandey has also tried to discredit 'love jihad' as a conspiracy theory, despite 100s of documented cases of forced conversion and identity fraud.

Supreme Court grants bail to TMC leader Saket Gokhale in crowdfunding case

On January 25, the Enforcement Directorate arrested TMC leader Saket Gokhale under sections of PMLA.

From Kargil war to ‘real vs reel’ life of a spy – Ex-RAW chief Vikram Sood talks about his experience in the Indian Spy...

Ex-RAW chief Vikram Sood talked in detail about his life as RAW chief and life of a spy

AAP leader Gopal Italia arrested by Surat Police for derogatory remarks on BJP leaders, released on bail

Last year, he was detained by the Delhi Police and taken to the Sarita Vihar police station for derogatory against PM Modi.

SC directs Varanasi collector to hold a meeting to provide “wazu” facilities at the Gyanvapi complex

The SC bench comprising of CJI Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala asked Varanasi collector to hod a meeting to provide 'Wuzu' facilities at Gyanvapi complex.

SC refuses to entertain pleas filed against Ram Navami violence, asks petitioners to approach respective high courts

The SC refused to entertain pleas in the incidents of violence on Ram Navami processions in different parts of the country.

Gujarat: Couple behead themselves as a part of black magic, made sure heads roll into fire after their death

“The couple used a make-shift guillotine to end their lives. It is believed that they pulled up the blades of the guillotine themselves and released it in such a manner that their heads fell into a havan kund,” said Vinchiya police sub-inspector Indrajitsinh Jadeja.

Karnataka Congress MLA Srinivas Murthy, whose house was burnt by an Islamist mob during Bengaluru riots, resigns over denial of ticket

Karnataka Congress MLA R Akhanda Srinivas Murthy tendered his resignation as the MLA from the Pulakeshinagar constituency

‘India-Russia bilateral trade crossed target of $30 billion before 2025, will go further up’: EAM Dr Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that Russia is looking more towards Asia and for India, it means broadening of engagement between the two nations which was overly dependent on military, nuclear and supply space cooperation.

Atiq’s murderer chanting JSR is ‘Hindutva terror’ but Pulwama attack because Adil hated ‘gaumutra drinking Hindus’ is not religious terrorism

Contrary to the portrayal by some sections of the media, "Jai Shri Ram" is not a call for violence or aggression. It is a slogan that symbolizes the pride and reverence that Hindus have towards their culture, heritage, and spirituality. It is seen as a way to express devotion to Lord Rama and seek his blessings for victory over ignorance, injustice, and evil.

’13 MLAs of Sharad Pawar’s NCP are in contact with BJP, may switch sides’, say reports

If media reports are to be believed, Maharashtra could be eyeing another political upheaval with at least 13 MLAs of Sharad Pawar's NCP joining the saffron camp.

Ali, Atiq Ahmed’s son lodged in Naini jail, not hospitalised, media reports suggesting he banged his head on prison wall untrue

DG Prison said that Ali, Atiq Ahmed's son, is fine and media reports that he has hurt himself after banging his head repeatedly on prison wall are untrue.