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Fugitive pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh’s key aide Papalpreet Singh arrested from Hoshiarpur

Papalpreet Singh, the key aide of fugitive pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh, was nabbed today (April 10) from Hoshiarpur.

Jamshedpur: Clashes erupt after a piece of meat was allegedly found hanging with a Ram Navami flag, police force deployed

Hindu organisations demanded the arrest of the accused who allegedly desecrated a Ram Navami flag in Jamshedpur.

‘Mendacious, deliberate attempt to paint the group in worst possible light’: Adani Group asks FT to take down its misleading March 22 article

The Adani Group accused the Financial Times of being selective in using publicly available facts to attack the group.

Haryana: Communal tension breaks out in Sonipat, 9 people injured

As per reports, a group of 15-20 men from one community assaulted people from another community with bamboo sticks.

Gaurav Sawant vs Rajdeep Sardesai: When Sardesai praised the Mughals, and Sawant gave a befitting response

Rajdeep Sardesai got a befitting reply from his collegue Gaurav Sawant for praising Mughals.

London bound Air India flight returns to Delhi after unruly passenger gets into mid-air fight with cabin crew

The flight, which took off for Heathrow Airport (London) at around 6:30 am on Monday returned to Delhi airport at around 10 am after the crew reported to pilots about the physical altercation mid-flight. 

Indian government denies media reports that it halted trade talks with UK over Khalistani attacks on Indian High Commission in London

However, India has now denied these reports and said that they have not halted the trade talks.

Dalai Lama apologises after his controversial video drew condemnation, says the boy had asked for a hug

Tibetan spiritual guru The Dalai Lama has extended an apology after a recent video of him drew widespread condemnation on social media.

Delhi: Pregnant woman shot dead by neighbour for objecting to loud music, two arrested

According to the police, the woman was eight months pregnant and also suffered a miscarriage after the incident. 

As Gujarat Police arrests Kajal Hindustani, here is how she ‘hurt the sentiments’ of the Muslim community according to the FIR

OpIndia has accessed the FIR filed by the Gujarat police against Kajal Hindustani, on the basis of which she has been arrested

Islamists share fake letter attributed to RSS, claim Hindu outfit wants to ‘entrap’ Muslim women

AIMIM supporter Shahavaj Anjum Siddiquee was the reportedly the first to post the screenshots of the fake letter, attributed to the RSS.

‘Suck my tongue’: Dalai Lama’s video kissing a little boy on lips sparks controversy

A controversy erupted after Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama was seen in a video asking a boy to "suck his tongue".

Twitter labels British broadcaster BBC as ‘government funded’

Twitter defines state-affiliated media outlets as outlets "where the state exercises control over editorial content through financial resources, direct or indirect political pressures, and/or control over production and distribution." 

“Ram Navami riots pre-planned, Police allowed violence in Hooghly,” says former Justice Narasimha Reddy

While addressing the media, former Justice Narasimha Reddy said, "We are not allowed to visit violence-hit areas. Even in areas where they have not implemented Section 144, we are not allowed to go."

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis shares the aerial view of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya: Watch

Notably, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had announced that the Ram Mandir being constructed in Ayodhya will be ready by 1st January 2024.

“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.