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Punjab and Haryana HC says arrest and custody Times Now cameraman and driver is illegal: Read details of what the court said and how...

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Interim bail of Times Now reporter Bhawana Kishore extended till May 22, Punjab and Haryana High Court questioned why driver and cameraperson were arrested
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News Reports

As Karnataka goes to polls, Congress alleges that BJP is transporting people from Goa in buses

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Hours ahead of voting in Karnataka, Congress alleged that the BJP was sending people from Goa to Karnataka.
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News Reports

Supreme Court to hear plea for a ban on the film ‘The Kerala Story’ on May 15, Kapil Sibal leads charge

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This comes after Kerala High Court on May 5 refused to put a stay on the release of Sudipto Sen’s The Kerala Story saying that a community as secular as Kerala would accept the movie for what it is.
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News Reports

‘Mentally prepared to go to jail’: Here is everything that Imran Khan had said hours before he was arrested

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Imran Khan was arrested in Islamabad on Tuesday, setting off a series of massive and violent protests across the country.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Muslim doctor murders Hindu wife for not converting to Islam after marrying her pretending to be Hindu, gets life in jail after...

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In a case of love jihad from Uttar Pradesh, a court in Bareilly sentenced a doctor, Iqbal Ahmad to life imprisonment for killing his second wife, Nisha Devi, a resident of Saharanpur
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News Reports

Geological Survey of India terms claims of Lithium reserve found in Rajasthan as ‘baseless’ even as Rajasthan minister credits CM Ashok Gehlot

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The GSI added that no such information was provided by either the regional or central headquarters.
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News Reports

‘We still don’t have jurisdiction in Pakistan’: How Delhi Police shut down a Pakistani troll for wanting to complain against PM Modi and RAW

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“We are afraid we still do not have jurisdiction in Pakistan. But, would like to know how come you are tweeting when the internet has been shut down in your country!" the Police tweeted on Tuesday.
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News Reports

‘Virat Hindu’ Subramanian Swamy reveals he met Mamata Banerjee, who had declared ‘jihad’ against BJP, to discuss 2024 LS elections, says she should be...

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Swamy further asserted that “Mamata Banerjee is the only woman leader who has the guts to stand up,” in response to a question regarding who he thinks is the most powerful woman leader in India.
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News Reports

Forced to use the toilet with its door opened: Times Now journalist Bhavana Kishore narrates her ordeal after Punjab police arrested her, breaks down

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Times Now Navbharat report Bhawana Kishore said she was forced to use the washroom without locking the doors at the police station
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News Reports

Chants of ‘Allahu Akbar’ and ‘Nara-e-Takbeer’ grip Pakistan: Protests erupt in different cities after Imran Khan’s arrest; Pakistan Army HQ stormed

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Pakistan is witnessing large scale protests following the arrest of Imran Khan by Pakistani Rangers outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
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News Reports

‘HM within his right to say religion-based reservation is unconstitutional’: Read arguments that led SC to reject Muslim body’s prayer to censor media

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Supreme Court was hearing a plea challenging the Karnataka Government's decision to scrap the 4% reservation for Muslims
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News Reports

The Kerala Story makers move SC against the ban in West Bengal, also challenge de facto ban by TN Govt

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The Kerala Story makers Vipul Shah and Sudipto Sen moved to the Supreme Court against the decision of the West Bengal government to ban the film in the state
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News Reports

Assam: Woman chops off private part of Islamic cleric Osman Ali after he tries to rape her

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The victim is said to have acted in self-defence after Ali reportedly forced himself on her.
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News Reports

‘Assam to form an expert committee to study provisions of Shariat law and legalities to ban polygamy’: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the govt will be examining the provisions of Shariat law and legalities to ban polygamy.
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News Reports

‘Depends on who gives the ranking’: SG Mehta counters Justice KM Joseph on press freedom ranking remarks

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SG Tushar Mehta disputed the press freedom rankings after Justice KM Joseph cited it during Bilkis Bano case hearing.
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News Reports

Howrah: Screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ disrupted, BJP accuses West Bengal police of attacking moviegoers

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On May 8, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee banned the movie ‘The Kerala Story' in West Bengal, citing the need to maintain ‘peace’ in the State.
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News Reports

Son-in-law of Kerala CM and PWD minister P. A Mohammed Riyas didn’t heed warnings about the boat’s condition, alleges operator after tragedy leaves 22...

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The boat operator Mamujin Puraikkal Muhajid said he had warned P A Muhammad Riyas and V Abdurahiman about the boat's condition.
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Cricket

The Asia Cup Saga continues: Sri Lanka may host the tournament as India refuses to play cricket in Pakistan

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All you need to know about Asia Cup 2023 and why venue is being moved from Pakistan and why most likely it will head to Sri Lanka
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News Reports

“Ready to die than live under these duffers…” Imran Khan before his arrest

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"I am ready to die than live under these duffers, the question is are you ready? There is no case on me. They want to put me in jail, I am ready for it," Imran Khan said in a video posted on his Twitter handle. 
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Opinions

As Islamists try to link PM Modi with ‘hate’ over The Kerala Story, here is why his mention of the movie has hurt them

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Mohammed Zubair recently linked PM Modi with 'hate' while dog whistling against a Twitter user over a screen-grab from 'The Kerala Story.
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News Reports

Army to have a common uniform for officers of Brigadier, above ranks from August 1

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"The changes will be implemented from August 1 this year. There is no change to the uniform worn by Colonels and below-rank officers of the Indian Army," they added.
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News Reports

After Atiq Ahmed episode, Allahabad HC bars media interactions with Mukhtar Ansari, directs UP Police to ensure ‘full security’ to him

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The court was hearing a petition filed in 2021 by Mukhtar’s wife Afsha Ansari – now absconding -- who had prayed that the court to direct the state government and concerned officials “to provide adequate safeguards and protection” to Mukhtar while he is lodged in jail or when he is produced before any court in the state.
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News Reports

Former Pakistan Prime Minister and PTI chief Imran Khan arrested from outside the Islamabad High Court

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Imran Khan has been arrested from outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) by Rangers
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News Reports

‘Old scores would be settled when the govt changes’, Twitter user ‘The Sajjad Mughal’ booked for issuing threats after the death of Atiq Ahmed

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Prayagraj police filed an FIR against a Twitter handle 'The Sajjad Mughal' for posting a threatening message over the killing of mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed
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News Reports

Vivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee for defaming ‘The Kashmir Files’. Here is what happened

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Mamata Banerjee had suggested that movie makers had no qualms about making 'The Kashmir Files' and supposedly ‘condemning’ Kashmiri people.
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News Reports

“Why no action against them?” Kerala HC tears into Pinarayi Vijayan govt over boat tragedy

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The court also criticised the Kerala Government for its inaction against officers responsible for the tragic boat incidents. "Why there is no action against them," the court asked.
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News Reports

‘After listening to Ashok Gehlot, it seems like his leader is Vasundhara Raje, not Sonia Gandhi’: Sachin Pilot

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Attacking Gehlot, Sachin Pilot said that his leader is not Sonia Gandhi but Vasundhara Raje.
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News Reports

Ravish Kumar uses misleading news to call Gujarat “lab of Hindutva”, continues to create hysteria even after truth emerges

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The half-baked information about 40000 'missing' women was amplified by the left-liberal ecosystem in the hopes of deviating public discourse from 'The Kerala Story' to Gujarat.
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News Reports

Shraddha Walkar Murder Case: Court frames charges of murder and disappearance of evidence, Aftab Amin Poonawala pleads not guilty

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Delhi court framed charges of murder against Aftab Amin Poonawala in Shraddha Walkar muder case. Aftab pleaded not guilty. He will face trial.
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News Reports

NCP leader Jitendra Awhad, who had once inaugurated ambulance in Ishrat Jahan’s name, wants ‘The Kerala Story’ producer to be hanged in public

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The NCP politician made a shocking statement when he said that the producer of the Kerala story should be hanged to death.
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News Reports

Florida Neo-Nazi who converted to Islam pleads guilty to killing two of his roommates for ‘insulting his faith’, to serve 45 years in prison:...

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During interrogation, the accused said to the police that he was being teased by his roommates for his new religion. He also alleged that the victims were planning bombing attacks.
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News Reports

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, which helps people get jobs, carries out second round of layoffs, 700 employees lose their jobs

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LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned platform has decided to cut jobs since there has been a drop in demand.
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Medical journal Lancet uses dubious Covid data and presses freedom rankings to target Narendra Modi government: Busting their propaganda

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Medical journal The Lancet targetted Modi government with dubious data, reports and rankings in an editorial
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World

Canada expels Chinese diplomat following allegations of foreign influence and threats to opposition lawmaker

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Calls for Zhao's expulsion began to circulate last week after a report in the Globe and Mail revealed that CSIS had intelligence indicating that the Chinese government was considering ways to threaten Conservative legislator Michael Chong and his family in Hong Kong in 2021.
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News Reports

Shabana Azmi tries to be too clever by half on The Kerala Story, gets called out by all and sundry: Here is what happened

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The Kerala Story, a movie based on how Hindu and Christian women from Kerala are groomed, converted to Islam and trafficked to ISIS, has kicked up a storm in India.
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News Reports

Do not step out of your house alone: Crew member of ‘The Kerala Story’ receives threat

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While the identity of the sender is yet to be ascertained, director Sudipto Sen has notified the Mumbai police about the incident.
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News Reports

After Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh declares ‘The Kerala Story’ tax-free

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"'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in Uttar Pradesh," CM Yogi said in a tweet. The Chief Minister along with his cabinet colleagues is expected to watch the film at a special screening.
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News Reports

Punjab: Two blasts in 3 days in Amritsar, explosives suspected to be kept in energy drink cans

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“The two blasts were caused by low-grade explosives without detonators. One person was injured in the blast and a car windshield was shattered due to the impact,” DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed.
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News Reports

Cash-strapped Pakistan surrenders ‘unutilised’ Hajj quota to Saudi Arabia to save $24 million

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This has been the first time that Pakistan had to surrender its Hajj quota, which shows the drastic impact of inflation in the country.
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Entertainment

The Kerala Story producer reacts to the ban on the film in West Bengal, says he will take legal action if the state bans...

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Producer of The Kerala Story said he would take legal action against the ban on the film in West Bengal.
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News Reports

‘Out of 40,000 missing women, 95 per cent have been traced and reunited with their families’: Gujarat Police debunks media reports on missing women

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The Gujarat Police posted a series of tweets, clarifying that out of 41,621 missing women, 39,497 have been traced down.
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News Reports

The Kerala Story mints Rs 35 crores at the box office in first 3 days of its release, makers move court after Tamil Nadu...

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The Kerala Story has not only recovered the total production cost of Rs 30 crores but also made profits in the only first three days of its release.
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Politics

Why are they standing up for such terrorists: Union Minister Anurag Thakur asks as West Bengal bans ‘The Kerala Story’ film about ISIS indoctrination

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West Bengal has become the first state to ban The Kerala Story, which narrates the ordeal of three women who are trafficked to ISIS camps after being converted to Islam through marriage.
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News Reports

Mamata Banerjee says Kashmir Files and Kerala Story are propaganda against ‘one side’ even as they depict threats posed by Islamic terrorism

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dubbed 'The Kerala Story', a movie based on ISIS brides, as propaganda against 'one side'.
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News Reports

Lithium reserve bigger than J&K found in Rajasthan according to media reports, GSI refutes

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After Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi, lithium reserves have now been found in the Degana municipality of Rajasthan's Nagaur district
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Opinions

As The Wire’s Arfa Sherwani calls ‘love jihad’ propaganda, read why calling it propaganda is giving cover fire to Islamists

Amit Kelkar -
Despite numerous testimonies, The Wire's Arfa Khanum Sherwani continues to brush aside the menace of love jihad as propaganda.
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News Reports

Pleas filed in Supreme Court against Manipur High Court order to include Meitei community in ST list

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Pleas filed in Supreme Court against Manipur High Court order to include Meitei community in Scheduled Tribe List
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News Reports

Christian woman and Muslim gardener arrested in Pakistan over ‘blasphemy’, accused of ‘intentionally’ burning papers with verses of Quran

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A Christian widow and a Muslim gardener, both illiterate, were arrested in the Pakpattan city of Pakistan on April 19 on blasphemy charges after they were accused of 'intentionally' burning papers containing verses of the holy Quran
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News Reports

Mamata Banerjee bans The Kerala Files (sic) to maintain ‘peace’ in Bengal weeks after she had asked Hindus to stay away from Muslim areas...

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee banned the movie 'The Kerala Files' in West Bengal, citing the need to maintain 'peace' in the State.
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Opinions

New secretariat building, why it was built, why KCR did not enter the old one for 8 long years and why it is not...

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KCR recently inaugurated Telangana’s new secretariat building. A news handle of his son KTR, which goes by KTR_news (and has nearly 6 lakh followers) claimed that no other state built a new secretariat
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