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RSS ideologue and senior journalist S Gurumurthy refuses to file 2nd affidavit tendering ‘unconditional apology’ in Delhi HC’s contempt of court case 

A petition filed by the Delhi High Court Bar Association seeking criminal contempt proceedings against Gurumurthy was scheduled for consideration on 6 July by a division bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh.

Gujarat: Another minor Hindu girl targeted in Morbi, accused Hasan Sandhi threatened the minor victim to make her photos viral and raped her

An incident of raping a minor girl has surfaced in Morbi of Gujarat where the accused Hasan Sandhi threatened the victim girl to make her photos viral and raped her in the Meter room of the Dev Fun World amusement park of Morbi.

Plea filed in Patna HC challenging amendment of Bihar Prison Manual which facilitated the release of gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh

Plea filed in Patna HC by advocate Alka Verma saying that the amendment of Bihar Prison Manual is "arbitrary and unreasonable"

Case filed against Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Coca Cola CEO for a joke in new Sprite ad: What the joke was and what triggered a...

Case filed against Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Coca Cola CEO for hurting the sentiments of Bengalis in new Sprite advertisement

Solicitor General reads out definitions of gender identities based on mood swings, queer “activists” call it hate-mongering

SG Mehta said if the apex court was inclined to recognise same-sex marriage, it might need to take into account 72 different categories of sexual orientation that are claimed to exist.

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: 3 men attack hijab-clad Muslim girl for hanging out with ‘gair-Muslim’, case filed

Three men were detained by the police in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar for harassing a Muslim woman wearing a hijab for hanging out with a non-Muslim.

Poonch terror attack: Detained villager Nasir Ahmad admits he gave shelter and logistical support to 4 terrorists before the assault

Nasir Ahmad, a villager who was detained after the Poonch terror attack, confessed that he sheltered 4 terrorists for 2 months

‘Mamata’s police brutally killed a young man’: LoP Suvendu Adhikari accuses Bengal police of tyranny in Kaliaganj

Taking to Twitter Suvendu Adhikari wrote, "Mamata's police brutally killed a Rajbangshi young man of 33 years at Kaliaganj."

BSF shoots down Pakistani drone in Amritsar sector, over 2 kg heroin and opium seized

One iron ring was affixed to the cargo, along with a large packet wrapped in yellow adhesive tape which contained two suspected heroin packets and two smaller packets of opium, according to the BSF.

As Executive Editors of NYT, WaPo, LA Times, and Reuters pontificate on ‘democracy’, watch how dissenters were pinned down and ousted from a program

Executive editors of WaPo, LA Times, NYT, Reuters get slammed by activists for censoring stories in favour of the US pro-war policies.

Calcutta High Court orders NIA investigation into violence in Howrah’s Shibpur during Ram Navami, all CCTV footage, FIRs, to be handed over in 2...

LoP Suvendu Adhikari had moved court seeking NIA/CBI investigation into the Ram Navami violence that happened in Howrah on March 30.

‘Muslims constitute 30% of male prisoners in Britain, Muslim gangs in prisons are forcing conversion and radicalisation’: Report 

The report adds that Qurans were left on the beds of the new prisoners and they were given the choice to either “convert or get hurt”. 

Vivek Agnihotri refuses to be part of Filmfare Awards after ‘The Kashmir Files’ bags 6 nominations, calls event humiliating, anti-cinema

The Kashmir Files Director, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri on Thursday refused to be a part of the 68th Filmfare Awards 2023 which are slated to take place on April 28.

Bihar: Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan released from Saharsa jail, supporters welcome with ‘Zindabad’ slogans

The supporters outside the Saharsa jail in Bihar, held placards praising Singh and yelled, "Anand Mohan Zindabad," the video of which was shared on the social media. Posters welcoming the former MP were also put up at Veer Kunwar Singh Chowk in the district.

AltNews’ Mohammad Zubair tries to insert a police officer’s Muslim identity into an incident where a shooter was overpowered, gets called out for communalism

While many hailed the police and others questioned the law and order situation in West Bengal, AltNews' Mohammad Zubair, who is out on bail in a case where he spread communal hatred, had different plans.

Indian intelligence agencies track down KLF financier and drug smuggler Jasmeet Hakimzada in Dubai

Investigation agencies tracked down financier of Khalistani terrorist organisation KLF in Dubai

Gauhati HC refuses interim relief to Youth Congress president Srinivas BV on sexual harassment charges by Angkita Dutta

Before the petitioner's interim request was taken into consideration, Justice Ajit Borthakur noted that a review of the case diary, including the victim woman's statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C., was absolutely necessary for a fair decision.

‘Trust me, you will reach home safely, that is our job’: India’s Defence Attache to Saudi Arabia assures Indians returning from Sudan, asks them...

India's Defence Attache to Saudi Arabia, Col GS Grewal, assured countrymen being evacuated from strife-torn Sudan through Saudi Arabia that they will be safely taken back to their homeland. 

Operation Kaveri: First batch of 360 Indians rescued from Sudan reaches Delhi, evacuated Indians chant ‘Indian Army Zindabad’, ‘PM Modi Zindabad’ on arrival

"Operation Kaveri" is a government-launched rescue endeavour to bring back endangered Indian residents from Sudan

India witnessing massive growth in economy, changes visible on the ground: PM Narendra Modi at Republic Summit

PM Modi said, "If everyone puts his efforts into this Amrut Kaal, we will soon accomplish our dream of a developed Bharat. An increasing number of honest Indians is a guarantee of Bhavya Bharat."

CBI opposes bail plea of Manish Sisodia, says he misused his position and changed Delhi excise policy to benefit the South Group

CBI said that Manish Sisodia "misused" his official position and dishonestly changed the Excise Policy under the influence of the South Group

‘They kept their guns on our heads and chest and looted us’: Indians rescued from conflict-torn Sudan narrate their ordeal

India evacuated over 530 of its citizens using military aircraft and a warship from conflict-torn Sudan.

ED arrests Sukanya Mondal in Delhi in cattle smuggling case, her father and TMC ‘strongman’ Anubrata Mondal was arrested last year

Sukanya Mondal was called by the ED in connection with the case due to large unaccounted properties and bank accounts directly related to her

Actor and Islamist Sameer Khan spreads fake news maligning Hindus with allegations of hate crime: Here’s the truth

Actor and Islamist Sameer Khan shared disinformation to defame Hindus and paint them as robbers and attackers.

‘Gandi bimari’: How Arvind Kejriwal just stigmatised an autoimmune disease for his political gains

On the face of it, may feel that it is a regular wish for better health for a woman who is suffering a very painful disease that is very difficult to live with. However, the usage of the word 'gandi bimari' (dirty illness) is highly inappropriate.

“Pakistanis fears another surgical strike by India after Poonch terror attack”: former Pakistan diplomat Abdul Basit

After the Poonch terror attack, former Abdul Basit fears that India will carry out another surgical strike on Pakistan.

‘I will work on equality since the privilege is not for every religion’: Smriti Irani hints at taking action against National Waqf Development Corp

Smriti Irani said, "NAWADCO is the only Section 25 company in the country that has been given the mandate to take money, especially from the taxpayers, to help maintain, develop, and economically resuscitate private waqf properties."

With the decision to carve new Ram Lalla idol for Ram Mandir, what happens to the existing idol that ‘miraculously appeared’ in 1949: What...

The new Ram Lalla idol will be placed in the garbha griha, and the existing smaller idol will be used as 'Utsav Murti' to be taken out for Jhankis and Shobha Yatras

Uttar Dinajpur rape & murder case: Angry locals hold cops hostage over mishandling of victim’s body, Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP brought Biharis to attack...

A video is being shared with claims that the angry locals in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur area held the cops hostage and beat them up

Godhra: Police arrest Munavvar Patel for selling 142 mobile SIM cards on fake identities

SOG investigators sprung into action after receiving information from the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the state police. The police said that about 142 SIM cards were activated using the pictures of two people but data of distinct Aadhaar cards. 

Dear AAP, what happened to your ‘Degree Dikhao Abhiyaan’?

AAP discontinued Degree Dikhao Campaign only after showing degrees of a handful of lawmakers.

‘Speak in Tamil, not Hindi’: AR Rahman tells wife not to speak in Hindi at an award function

“Good evening everyone, sorry, I can’t speak fluently in Tamil, so please excuse me. I am super super happy, excited because his voice is my favorite. I fell in love with his voice. That’s all I can say,” Saira said on stage.

‘Modi-Thieves’ Remark: Gujarat HC judge recuses from hearing Rahul Gandhi’s petition seeking stay on conviction

Gujarat HC judge Gita Gopi recused herself from hearing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s petition seeking a stay on conviction.

Operation Kaveri: IAF C-17 aircraft to bring back Indians stranded in war-hit Sudan

The evacuation operation started in Port Sudan. Till now, an estimated 300-500 Indian citizens have been evacuated by ship and other evacuation processes are going on. 

Delhi: School van driver Mohd Azhar sexually assaults a 6-year-old girl, arrested

The accused person is said to be the driver of a school van and he has been charged u/s 376 of IPC and section 6 of POCSO Act for assaulting a 6-year-old school going girl.

Iranian cleric Abbas-Ali Soleimani assassinated in Babolsar

IRNA reported that the assailant was immediately arrested and interrogated by the security officials present there.

Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan wants Yogi Adityanath prosecuted, accuses him of ‘conspiring’ to kill Atiq Ahmed

Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza alleged that UP C

‘Gather the guts to question Sharad Pawar’s relations with Adani’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges Rahul Gandhi

Recalling Gandhi's tweet in which he had alleged that Sarma was friends with Adani, the Assam CM said, "So, these people do politics of convenience. You tweeted about Adani and BJP but when Gautam Adani sits at Sharad's house for two-three hours, then why did Gandhi don't tweet about it?"

Goa: FIR registered against two Muslim sisters over derogatory Instagram posts on Hindu deities

This comes after a Twitter user shared screenshots of the contentious content posted by the two Muslim sisters and also shared links to their Instagram accounts.

Same-sex marriage row: Married in Texas, gay India couple files petition in SC seeking to make Foreign Marriage Act gender neutral

A gay married Indian couple in the United States has pleaded that the Foreign Marriage Act be made gender neutral.

Chhattisgarh: 10 DRG jawans and 1 driver killed in IED blast by Naxal terrorists in Dantewada, many vehicles damaged

As per initial reports, the attack happened when the personnel were mobilised upon receiving intel about the presence of Naxal terrorists in the area. More details are awaited.

‘Worry about Bihar’: Prashant Kishor’s sharp attack on Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav amid JDU chief’s attempt for ‘United Opposition’

Prashant Kishor on Tuesday took a dig at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over his attempts to forge opposition unity.

Congress tweets clipped video of Priyanka Gandhi making ‘perfect’ dosas, except the longer video shows she was clueless

Congress recently shared a video of Priyanka Gandhi preparing 'perfect' dosas, except they were all overheated and burnt.

‘The Kerala Story’ trailer out, shows how girls from God’s own country have fallen victim to Islamic radicalisation and joined ISIS

The Kerala Story, set to release on May 5, stars Adah Sharma in lead role of an ISIS bride from Kerala on how she was brainwashed into converting to Islam before being taken to join ISIS.

Maharashtra: FIR filed against Kajal Hindustani over alleged hate speech at Hindu Jan Aakrosh Morcha in Vashi

FIR lodged against Hindu activist Kajal Shingla alias Kajal Hindusthani by Vashi police station in Mumbai over alleged hate speech

IAS Officers’ Association urges Bihar government to reconsider the decision to release Anand Mohan

In the letter, the Indian Civil and Administrative Service (Central) Association, New Delhi, expressed its ‘deep dismay’ at the decision and termed it as ‘tantamounted to denial of justice’.

‘Tomb of dreams’: former AAP leader Ashutosh describes Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence which was renovated spending Rs 45 crore

After reports that Rs 45 crore was spent to renovate official residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, former AAP leader Ashutosh called it a 'tomb of dreams.'

MannKiBaat100: Shashi Shekhar’s new book ‘Collective Spirit, Concrete Action’ chronicles journey of radio broadcast & its tangible social impact

'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action' by Shashi Shekhar, former CEO Prasar Bharati, was launched on Wednesday at the Mann Ki Baat @ 100 National Conclave.

KCR more dangerous than gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, Telangana BJP chief attacks CM

Sanjay said the countdown for the downfall of KCR government has begun and the BJP will win all the assembly seats in Mahabubnagar district in the next Maharashtra Assembly elections. 

Kerala govt decides to teach content deleted from NCERT books, SCERT to publish supplementary textbooks

After getting the go-ahead from the state government, the Education Department is planning to introduce supplementary textbooks for classes XI and XII.