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“Rahul Gandhi meets undesirable businessmen outside the country,” says Ghulam Nabi Azad after Gandhi linked him with Adani

Ghulam Nabi Azad said that he does not have relation with any businessmen whereas entire Gandhi family has links with businessmen

Madhya Pradesh: Idol of Bajrang Bali vandalised in a temple in Damoh, FIR registered after tension in the village

A public temple is built here on the farm of Sanjay Paliwal, a resident of Pipariya Sahni village. The people living in the surrounding villages have faith in this temple. The idol of Bajrang Bali is also installed in this temple along with other deities.

“There will be a defamation case in Guwahati after PM Modi’s Assam visit”: Himanta Biswa Sarma over Rahul Gandhi’s tweet linking him to Adani

Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a defamation case will be registered against Rahul Gandhi in Guwahati over his recent tweet linking him with Gautam Adani

Chinese military aircraft and naval ships in Taiwan territory: Here is what you need to know

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reiterated that it will “fight to defend and protect the home together”. This response comes after multiple Chinese aircraft were detected encircling Taiwan. 

IPL: Rinku Singh’s 5 sixes in a row trump Rashid Khan’s hattrick as KKR defeats Gujarat Titans in a thriller

Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh's five consecutive sixes in the last over took the win away from Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium

Netizens school former Finance Minister P Chidambaram following his elitist question on usefulness of Mudra loans, read what happened

Chidambaram was jailed in the INX Media case over allegations of financial irregularity and fraud in the clearance granted for an investment of Rs. 300 crores.

‘Some people remain uneducated even after getting an IIT degree’: LG VK Saxena takes a jibe at CM Arvind Kejriwal for targeting PM’s degree

Gujarat High Court had fined Arvind Kejriwal for Rs. 25000 for misusing RTI to ask about PM Narendra Modi's degree while it was available in public domain.

As AAP leaders start ‘Degree Dikhao’ campaign, a throwback to the time their leader was arrested in his own fake degree case

With the 2024 elections in mind, AAP is looking to target the BJP by repeating the same lies surrounding the Prime Minister's educational qualifications.

“My Baby, My Bomma, My bunny rabbit”: Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar writes to Jacqueline Fernandez on Easter, publishes it as a press release

Calling Jacqueline his ‘bunny rabbit’ he alleged conman wrote, “My bunny rabbit, I love you, my baby. You and me forever come what may, mine forever.” 

“Minorities, please pray to Allah to finish off Ram Navami rioters’: Mamata Banerjee resorts to dog-whistling, alleges Hindus deliberately entered Muslim areas with guns...

"Can't my brothers and sisters from the minority community pray to Allah to finish off these rioters," Mamata Banerjee was heard as saying.

IIT Bombay student Arman Iqbal Khatri arrested over suicide of batchmate Darshan Solanki, had threatened Solanki for alleged communal remark

Special Investigation Team of the Mumbai Police arrested IIT Bombay student Arman Iqbal Khatri over suicide of batchmate Darshan Solanki

‘Was called porn star, tried committing suicide,’ Uorfi Javed opens up about the physical abuse from her father

During a recent chat with Humans of Bombay, Uorfi Javed recalled having an abusive childhood and the time when she even tried to end her life.

Chhattisgarh: Minor fight between 2 kids becomes a clash between two communities in Bemetara, one Hindu youth killed and several including cops injured

Over a dozen Muslim youths have been arrested after the communal violence in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara where a Hindu youth was killed

Hindu activist Kajal Hindustani arrested in Gujarat over alleged ‘hate speech’

According to some local media reports, Kajal Hindustani has been sent to Junagadh jail.

Netizens wish “journalist” Ajit Anjum a happy birthday by trending Pakoda King Ajit Anjum: know the origin of this meme

The Pakoda King trend did not stop after Ajit Anjum's clarification when he posted a YouTube video. It continued to go viral even on his birthday.

PM Modi visits Theppakadu Elephant Camp and Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka ahead of a crucial BJP meet, posts stunning photographs

PM Modi went on a 20 km 'jeep safari' at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka as part of programmes to mark 50 years of 'Project Tiger'

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn part ways after six years of relationship

Taylor Swift has never commented about the status of her relationship neither has Joe ever given a firm response to the dating speculations.

Sachin Pilot announces hunger strike against his own govt claiming inaction on corruption, accuses Ashok Gehlot of being ‘hand in glove’ with Vasundhara Raje

Sachin Pilot announced that he will hold a one-day fast on 11 April demanding probes on corruption cases in Rajasthan.

Amul vs Nandini: Politicisation of Milk, and instigation of regional sentiments ahead of the Karnataka elections

Some vested interests went on to claim that Amul is trying to 'root out' Nandini and thus undermine Kannadiga identity and culture.

Toxic acids from the China-funded Narochcholai coal power plant could affect the holy Maha Bodhi tree in Sri Lanka

The development comes as China is making a comeback in Sri Lanka as Beijing first gave its consent on conditionalities for the International Monetary Fund to lend money to the island nation. 

‘Incidences of girls being lured into love traps are on the rise’, says Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of Kerala in his pastoral letter on Easter

Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany addresses love traps, dowry system, and equal property rights for men and women, in his pastoral letter for Easter.

Bihar: Two groups clash after Friday namaz during Ramzan in Muzaffarpur, 7 injured

Rashtra Janata Dal (RJD) leader Wasim Ahmad Munna was first attacked by a group of Muslims when he came out after offering namaz.

8,000 flour bags stolen during Ramzan amid severe economic crisis in Pakistan, four government officials booked

Pakistan has been facing severe economic crisis and various places in Pakistan are having wheat flour shortage such that government is providing subsidised flour to poor.

Meet Ahmed Khabeer: Supposed catfish turned ‘journalist’ known for peddling fake news, normalising Hinduphobia

Despite being called out on multiple occasions on social media, Ahmed Khabeer has been firm and relentless in his pursuit of malicious narratives.

PM Modi wins hearts as he clicks a ‘special selfie’ with a wheelchair bound BJP worker

PM Modi was in Tamil Nadu for various projects where he took the selfie with BJP karyakarta Thiru S Manikandan

Shiromani Akali Dal demands the withdrawal of an NCERT book for calling the 1973 Anandpur Sahib resolution a plea for a separate Sikh nation

Sukhbir Singh Badal of SAD demanded that NCERT Class XII political science textbook ‘Politics in India since Independence’ be withdrawn

Central agencies confirm terror links behind Kerala train attack, says accused Shahrukh Saifi was tasked with burning the entire train coach

IB and NIA said that Kerala train fire accused Shahrukh Saifi was influenced by terrorist ideology and encouraged to conduct the crime by a huge terrorist group

Union minister Kiren Rijiju’s car meets with minor accident in Kashmir’s Ramban while going to Srinagar, nobody injured

Union Law minister Kiren Rijiju survived a road accident while travelling to Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir by road on Saturday

Ahmednagar violence: Legal Rights Observatory gets notice for reporting about injuries suffered by Hindus in communal clashes

The Ahmednagar Police served a notice to Twitter account LRO for reporting about communal clashes in the city.

Congress launches direct attack on Sharad Pawar, party leader calls him greedy, insinuates links with Adani

Congress leader Alka Lamba accused Sharad Pawar of collusion with Gautam Adani, calling him scared and greedy.

‘Not possible to manipulate EVM, have full faith in it’, says NCP leader Ajit Pawar, agrees with Sharad Pawar that Adani is facing targeted...

NCP leader Ajit Pawar expressed his confidence in EVMs and declared that he had complete faith in them.

UK: Man stages sit-in-protest at a McDonald’s outlet for sending him incomplete order

A British man decided to stage a sit-in protest at a local drive-thru McDonald’s outlet after the order he received had the fries and drinks missing.

Congress questions Supreme Court-appointed committee’s ability to investigate allegations against Adani Group, continues to push for JPC probe

Congress national secretary Jairam Ramesh expressed reservations about Supreme Court-monitored investigation into charges against Adani Group

‘We will meet in the court of law’: Himanta Biswa Sarma lashes out at Rahul Gandhi after he links him to Adani Group

Rahul Gandhi posted a tweet insinuating that former Congress leaders who left the party had invested in the Adani Group.

‘Don’t allow any obstruction in development’: PM Modi tells Telangana CM, says lack of state govt’s cooperation is delaying central projects in the state

PM Modi accuses Telangana CM K Chandra Shekhar Rao of obstructing development initiatives launched by the Central government in the state

‘Adani Watch’: How an Australian NGO-backed portal is actively engaging in anti-India propaganda and meddling in Indian politics

Popular OSINT handle, The Hawk Eye, pointed out that the vicious article of Adani Watch are not just limited to Gautam Adani but often extend into the political arena.

China begins three-day military drill to rehearse ‘encirclement of Taiwan’ after the Taiwanese president’s US visit

Shi Yin, a PLA spokesman said, "The operations are necessary for safeguarding China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Varanasi hotel removes Tej Pratap Yadav’s luggage for not vacating room, furious Bihar minister leaves hotel at midnight and lodges police complaint

Bihar Cabinet Minister Tej Pratap Yadav had to leave a hotel in Varanasi after his belongings were shifted from his room to the reception.

Assam Police arrests Zahidul Islam, Zakir Hussain, and Abu Sama of banned PFI, CFI in Barpeta; cash, electronic devices seized

The police reportedly recovered SDPI pamphlet, mobile phones, and Rs 1.5 lakhs cash from the arrested PFI, CFI members.

‘Construction of unauthorised mosques, attempt to drive out Hindus’: Delhi’s Brahmapuri residents write to Amit Shah

The Hindu residents of Delhi's Brahmapuri have alleged a conspiracy to drive them out of the region.

US think tank: Pakistan needs to pay $77.5 billion in external debt; risk of default ‘real’

Pakistan needs to repay a massive USD 77.5 billion in external debt from April 2023 to June 2026.

Tamil Nadu Congress leader threatens to chop off the tongue of the judge who sentenced Rahul Gandhi in 2019 criminal defamation case, booked

"Listen, Justice H Varma, when Congress comes to power, we will chop off your tongue," said Congress leader Manikandan in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: NIA conducts multiple raids, busts racket working for LTTE revival; 1 arrested

In a crackdown on Indo-Sri Lankan illegal drugs and weapons scam, NIA conducted raids in Chennai on a racket working for the revival of LTTE.

President Murmu chooses Tezpur air base to fly maiden sortie on Sukhoi 30 fighter jet amid China’s new stand on Arunachal Pradesh: Read the...

As China intensified its brazen effort to emphasise its claim over India's Arunachal Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu opted to fly her maiden sortie from the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam

Shirmomani Akali Dal alleges Rs 200 crore liquor scam by AAP govt in Punjab, says Manish Sisodia is the architect

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia exposed an alleged Rs 200-crore scam in the Excise Department of Punjab

Stray dogs menace: 5-year-old girl mauled to death in Chhattisgarh

A five-year-old girl died after she was attacked by stray dogs in Chhattisgarh's Koriya district.

Rajasthan: Dalit woman dies after raped and set on fire, police file FIR only after locals protest, accused Shakur Khan arrested

A Dalit woman was raped, attacked with acid and then set on fire by a man named Shakur Khan in Rajasthan's Barmer district