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West Bengal: How Mamata Banerjee-led TMC govt is harassing junior doctors, who protested against brutal RG Kar rape-murder case

The Mamata government transferred Aniket Mahato, Ashfaqulla Naiya and and Debashis Halder in a 'punitive and retaliatory' manner to new hospital facilities. It has attempted to rationalise the transfers as a 'routine move', unrelated to the RG Kar protests.

BRS govt, which snooped on more than 600 people, destroyed hard disks after losing Telangana election, switched off CCTV: Here is what we know...

The case is part of a larger investigation into allegations that five senior police and intelligence officers, along with a TV channel operator, carried out illegal surveillance on at least 600 people, all for the benefit of the then ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

Israel’s security cabinet approves proposal to take control of Gaza City despite Hamas threat to execute the remaining hostages, gives Palestinians 7 October deadline...

As per the approved plan, the Palestinians have two months' time until October 7, 2025 (which coincides with the second anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel), to evacuate Gaza City.

Election Commission debunks lies and ‘vote chori’ conspiracy theory of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi point-by-point: Details

ECI concluded, "If Shri Rahul Gandhi does not sign the Declaration, it would mean that he does not believe in his analysis, resultant conclusions and is making absurd allegations. In which case, he should apologise to the nation."

80 voters in 10 sq feet house? Rajdeep Sardesai cites India Today report to amplify Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote chori’ claims, the report itself debunks...

However, the claims of ‘fraudulent’ voter registration or “vote chori” as alleged by Rahul Gnadhi, seem unfounded since BLO Munirathna has clarified to that several migrant workers living in small houses along the IT corridor use rental agreements to obtain voter IDs.

Madras HC orders re-investigation in a case relating to offensive Facebook post on Lord Krishna, says depicting Hindu Gods in disrespectful manner not justified

The High Court pulled up the Tamil Nadu police for not conducting the investigation into the case diligently and filing a negative final report.

India halts purchase of Stryker vehicles and Javelin missiles due to Trump’s tariff assault after pausing Boeing P-8I purchase, claims report

Days after Trump announced 50% tariff on imports from India for buying Russian oil, the Modi government has reportedly put on hold the plans to procure new weapons and aircraft from the USA.

Chinese state media now talking friendship and development with India: Read how the headlines have changed after Trump’s tariff war

Chinese government mouthpiece, Global Times, which has a history of peddling anti-India narratives, has now been talking about development and friendship with India. From hawkish tones to softened rhetoric, it seems that Beijing does not want to miss the opportunity to bolster ties with India, in the face of Trump’s tariff imposing spree.

Rahul Gandhi targets common man to amplify his ‘vote chori’ conspiracy theory, victim debunks lies of the Congress leader: Here is what you should...

Rahul Gandhi had been peddling 'vote chori' conspiracy theory to tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Election Commission of India and rationalise Congress' unbeaten streak of losing elections.

Supreme Court bench recalls its harsh order against Allahabad HC judge barring him from criminal roster after the intervention of CJI Gavai

After reconsidering the order, the Supreme Court clarified that it did not intend to embarrass the judge but to protect the dignity and honour of the institution. "

Only 69 Waqf properties registered on new UMEED portal while 8.72 lakh were shared on old WAMSI portal; Read why Muslim community is reluctant...

According to the Modi government, it is estimated that India has more than 9,00,000 waqf properties.

India flagged 3,582 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh since 2021, 334 such incidents in Pakistan, MEA tells parliament

The Government of India has raised at least 334 major incidents of violence against minorities with Pakistan and flagged 3,582 such cases in Bangladesh since 2021, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told Parliament

Allahabad HC turns down protection for Muslim man in live-in relationship with Dalit Hindu woman, says petition filed to circumvent anti-conversion law

The High Court refused to interfere in the case on the ground that a cognizable offence was made out in the FIR.

Indore: 27 madrasas, schools suspected of embezzling lakhs in name of minority scholarship, FIR against Rafiq, Shahnaz, and 3 others

The fraudulent institutions used their own login credentials for the registration of phoney students.

‘No complaints, zero appeals’: Chief Electoral Officers of various states slam Rahul Gandhi for ‘vote chori’ allegations, demand oath

Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of Maharashtra, Haryana, and Karnataka attached a Declaration/Oath form that Rahul Gandhi must sign under penalty of law, warning that false claims are punishable under RP Act, 1950 and BNS, 2023.

Rahul Gandhi claims same voter is listed in 4 places in 3 states, a search of the number on voter’s portal shows something else

Rahul Gandhi on 7th August claimed that EPIC number FPP6437040 is listed in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and two polling stations in the same constituency in Karnataka. But a search does not back the claim

5 times Congress leaders got exposed for undermining the voting system of India by creating fake Voter IDs and rigging elections

On the 7th of August 2025, Rahul Gandhi, the crowned prince of Congress, went on an unhinged rant yet again - blaming everything but himself for the abysmal electoral condition of his party

Rahul Gandhi alleges electoral fraud in Karnataka: 10 points that thoroughly debunk his ‘vote chori’ claims

Rahul Gandhi’s sweeping claims of electoral fraud are built not on verified evidence but on unsubstantiated projections, administrative overlaps, clerical errors, and speculative logic.

Chapters on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma added to NCERT Urdu and English syllabus

Chapters on the lives and sacrifices of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma have been added to the NCERT syllabus in this academic year, in Class VIII (Urdu), Class VII (Urdu), and Class VIII (English), respectively.

As Rahul Gandhi goes on an ignorant rant about ‘fake votes’, a reminder of when Youth Congress workers were arrested by Kerala Police for...

Back in November 2023, three Youth Congress workers arrested by Kerala Police for use of fake voter ID cards during the organisational polls.

OpIndia Exclusive: Rohini Ghavari, who accused MP Chandrashekhar Azad of ruining lives of multiple girls, narrates how he duped her in the name of...

According to Rohini's father, MP Chandrashekhar Azad claimed that he would make her a bigger Dalit leader than Mayawati.

Rahul Gandhi threatens Election Commission officials and polling officers, says they won’t be spared when the Congress comes to power

Congress scion Rahul Gandhi, who has been going on with his never-ending tirade against the Election Commission of India (ECI), has now openly threatened the ECI officials with "consequences" when his party comes to power.

Is Trump imposing tariffs to bully India into accepting a US-favouring trade deal? Read why PM Modi said he won’t compromise with interests of...

"For us, the interest of our farmers is our top priority. India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers. I know we will have to pay a heavy price for it, and I am ready for it. India is ready for it," PM Modi said while addressing the MS Swaminathan Centenary Conference.

Summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may take place next week, it can be a historic meeting, says Russian President’s envoy

Kirill A Dmitriev, Russian President's envoy for investment and economic cooperation, on Thursday confirmed that preparations are underway for a possible summit between Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump next week.

Anti-India propagandist Arundhati Roy’s book among the 25 books banned by the J&K administration for promoting false narratives and secessionism

The Home Department found evidence showing that the propagation of false narratives and secessionism has been a major contributing factor to the youth being involved in terrorist activities.

Uttar Pradesh: Massive crackdown on illegal mosques, madarsas, mazars; Yogi Adityanath govt demolishes 100s of illegal Islamic structures

The crackdown against illegal structures, following directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, includes action against illegal Eidgahs, madrasas, and mazars among others.

Jammu and Kashmir: The forgotten genocide of Hindus in Doda by Pakistan-sponsored jihadis, and a sinister plan to orchestrate another exodus

The terrorists supported by Pakistan aimed to expel the Hindu population from the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Muhammad Yunus completes 1 year in office: How has Bangladesh descended further into chaos, intolerance, hate and violence under him, did the Nobel prize...

To make matters worse, Muhammad Yunus has given in to the demands of Islamists to raze temples to the ground and has even attempted to justify 'collective punishment' of the Hindu community.

Rising racism in Ireland: 6-year-old Indian-origin girl punched in the face and hit in private parts in a racist attack in Waterford, 5th such...

An anti-immigrant narrative has recently gained popularity in Ireland. People supporting the narrative are blaming the immigrants, including Indians for a number of local problems, including the housing crisis in the country.

US to auction luxury superyacht Amadea with 8 state rooms seized from Russia, owner warns the buyer will face years of costly and uncertain...

The United States has prepared to auction Amadea, a $325 million luxury superyacht seized from Russia in 2022

How Trump’s egoistic 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil imports will impact Indian exporters and what lies ahead

Trump's decision to double tariffs on Indian exports targets oil-linked trade tensions. While MSMEs may face short-term setbacks, India's broader global outreach and exempted sectors are expected to cushion the blow.

Brazil President Lula says he will talk to India and China for a possible joint response to Trump’s tariff mayhem

The President of Brazil said that he would rather speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This comes as Trump’s tariffs against Brazil increased to 50 per cent.

India, Russia sign protocol to deepen industrial and technological cooperation in shadow of US tariff threat

India and Russia, reaffirming their strategic partnership, held the 11th Working Group session to deepen cooperation in sectors like aerospace, mining, 3D printing, and critical minerals.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra educates US President Donald Trump over his ‘dead economy’ remark, reminds him India is contributing more to global growth right...

"We are contributing about 18%, which is more than the US where the contribution is expected to be much less – about 11% or something. We are doing very well and we will continue to improve further," the RBI governor said.

Karnataka: Born as Mohammad Nisar, Lingayat seer leaves Gurumalleshwara Shakha mutt after being exposed for hiding his Muslim past

The seer's identity was revealed after a local resident saw his Aadhaar Card which showed his Muslim name.

Pakistan govt not left with enough money to fund its beloved terrorists? Jaish-e-Mohammad starts crowdfunding campaign to rebuild its HQ destroyed in Operation Sindoor

Three months after Indian airstrikes flattened its Bahawalpur headquarters during Operation Sindoor, terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed has begun asking for donations online to rebuild.

Teen hacker Vansh, who lost his father during Covid, makes NASA Hall of Fame: Read how his mother and his father’s employer Adani Cement...

Vansh had discovered a significant vulnerability in a NASA web application—an achievement that earned him a spot on the Hall of Fame.

Metallurgy research centre under central govt develops new laser technology to machine superalloys used in jet engines, nuclear reactors & space vehicles

A new technology promises to transform how we cut through some of the hardest materials known to engineering like Inconel 625 (IN625), which are used in areas ranging from aerospace and chemical to nuclear as well as in power production systems, such as boilers, heat exchanger tubes, and steam turbines.

Words of a foreign agent? Rahul Gandhi provokes Donald Trump to use the ‘Adani Card’ against India, Mossad had earlier tied Gandhi to Soros-backed...

Rahul Gandhi recently posted a tweet insinuating Donald Trump to weaponise the ongoing investigation into the Adani Group in the US against India.

Massive operation launched against spurious life-saving drugs racket operating in northern India, 2 factories in Haryana and Himachal busted

Six persons, including a kingpin, indulged in manufacturing, selling and supplying counterfeit lifesaving drugs/medicine have been arrested, police said.

Govt officials at Central Secretariat Service concerned over Kartavya Bhavan layout, claim ‘privacy and confidentiality will be affected’: Internet says ‘so privileged’

In a letter addressed to the PMO and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the CSS Forum, which represents 13,000 officials, claimed that the CSS officers are being allotted lesser spaces than mandated at the workspaces in Kartavya Bhavan, adding that this would negatively impact confidentiality and efficiency.

Devbhoomi drowns, Islamists rejoice: How flash floods in Uttarakhand became a festival of hate against Hindus

Several Islamists expressed glee over the devastating flash floods that swept Uttarakhand, seeking perverse joy for the suffering faced by a predominantly Hindu Devbhoomi.

Supreme Court grants interim stay on legal proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in rave party snake venom case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted an interim stay on legal proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in connection with a rave party case, where snake venom and other illegal drugs were allegedly supplied and consumed

Supreme Court permanently bars Allahabad HC’s Justice Prashant Kumar from hearing criminal matters, says his order ‘one of the worst and most erroneous’

The Apex Court directed Justice Prashant Kumar to sit with a senior High Court judge in a division bench.

2 Chinese nationals arrested in the United States for smuggling Nvidia AI chips worth millions of dollars to China

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in California for allegedly smuggling advanced AI chips, including Nvidia’s H100, from the US to China.

Uttarkashi flashfloods: Rescue and relief efforts continue on a war footing as death toll rises to 5, multiple security agencies come together to aid...

Many people were reported missing, including some Army men, after cloudburst triggered devastating flashfloods in Uttarkashi.

SC rejects plea by deceased UAPA accused Saquib Nachan challenging Govt of India’s declaration of ISIS as a terrorist organisation, claiming ‘Caliphate’ and ‘Jihad’...

Conviction and multiple jail terms could not deter Saquib Nachan, who continued his terrorist activities after being released.

Donald Trump says ‘I don’t know anything about that’ when Indian journalist asks about USA importing Uranium and chemical fertilisers from Russia

Donald Trump criticised India for importing Russian oil but claimed ignorance about the US still doing business with Moscow.

HM Amit Shah and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to lay foundation stone of Sita Prakatya Sthal Punaura Dham project in Sitamarhi: All you need...

Much like the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, the birthplace of Maa Sita has also been a victim of neglect and ignorance for years.