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Malaysia to host International Circumcision Conference 2022; experts from 5 countries to discuss matters such as circumcision of ‘buried penises’

Malaysian International Circumcision Conference (MICC) was first held in 2021 amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

Air India renaissance – why it means so much for India

The size of the Indian aviation market alone can easily justify the order size of Air India, which have ordered 470 planes from Boeing and Air India

Watch: Actor Vishal has a close shave as he escapes a speeding truck on the sets of ‘Mark Antony’

Actor Vishal shared a video of a speeding truck barrelling down toward him on the sets of 'Mark Antony'.

Unable to stop bomb blasts, Pakistan bans TV coverage of terror attacks, says news broadcast is ‘violating rules’

According to Pakistani media reports, PEMRA guidelines directed TV networks to abide by the PEMRA's 2015 Electronic Media Code of Conduct in addition to past directives on the issue.

Can’t beat the anti-India campaigns backed by billions? Join them and tap their funds

Strategy to defeat anti-India forces- impersonate left-wing and draw funds from Soros, Omidyar, Ford foundation, BBC and all other such “investors”

Pakistan’s PM directs the foreign office to cut expenses and the number of missions abroad to reduce expenditure: Report

As per Geo News, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has asked foreign office to reduce expenditure amid looming economic crisis.

Israel’s ambassador to India says ‘Adani Group has potential’, backs takeover of the Haifa port

Israel's ambassador in India, Naor Gilon, said Adani Group has the potential to make Haifa Port the port it needs to be.

Supreme Court refuses to stay Election Commission’s decision to allot Shiv Sena name and symbol to Eknath Shinde faction

Supreme Court refused to stay the Election Commission's order to allot name 'Shiv Sena' and 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to Eknath Shinde faction

Aligarh: Zareen and her new boyfriend Ayash come together to kill her old boyfriend Ghalib by slitting his throat, both arrested

Aligarh police recovered an unidentified dead body a day before the victim's family lodged complaint. It was later found that the body was of deceased youth Ghalib.

Malikappuram: Why the audience in Kerala and the world showered so much love on the movie on Lord Ayyappa

Offering a nuanced approach to the revered subject of Sabarimala, Malikappuram also explores the concept of Tat Tvam Asi, the profound philosophy embedded in Sanatan Dharma

Kerala govt issues notice to Asianet anchor for criticising a CPI(M) organised bandh, while party accuses Modi govt of harming press freedom

Asianet anchor Vinu John had criticised the CPI(M) and CITU organised bandh in Kerala in March 2022, and had objected to communist goons assaulting an auto driver.

Modi govt to invite bids for auction of Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir by June: report

Citing a government official, Mint reported that like any other government auction, this will also be open to all, with one key condition: “The government will mandate that lithium is refined only in India and not sent abroad for processing.”

‘Gautam Navlakha is a part of the ISI nexus’: NIA opposes bail plea of the Bhima Koregaon violence accused

NIA asserted that Gautam Navlakha was introduced to a Pakistani ISI General for his recruitment by Ghulam Nabi Fai.

‘Young and energetic’ journalist reaches the wrong terminal of Mumbai airport, blames Modi. Here is how to check your terminal

Journalist arrives at international terminal at Mumbai airport for domestic flight because his ticket said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Mumbai International Airpo

Surat: Woman commits suicide, audio of conversation with her father blaming in-laws goes viral on social media

Monica called her father shortly before committing suicide and informed she was being mistreated by her in-laws

Nitish Kumar capable of leading Bihar as CM even in 2030: JD(U)

Senior JD(U) leader said Nitish Kumar is capable of leading as the chief minister of Bihar even in 2030.

Pakistan: 17-year-old Hindu girl in Sindh kidnapped and converted to Islam; police claim she converted of her own will

A minor Hindu girl in Pakistan's Sindh was abducted and converted to Islam. But the police claims she converted of her own will.

Australian Sikh Association demands AUD 40000 back from UK’s Khalsa Aid, says money was never used for charity work in India

"It has been brought to the Australian Sikh Association's attention that Khalsa Aid UK has never applied for FCRA to send funds to Punjab from the UK."

‘Sign of weak and coward people’: Manish Sisodia after home ministry sanctioned prosecution against him in snooping case

After the AAP took office in Delhi in 2015, the CBI claimed in its report that a spying unit led by Manish Sisodia had been established. The CBI report was deemed politically motivated by the AAP, who denied the accusations.

Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore served legal notice for her song ‘UP Mein Ka Ba’: Details

A team of Kanpur Police served singer Neha Singh Rathore a legal notice for her 'UP Mein Ka Ba' song on Tuesday night.

Chhattisgarh: Aslam kills his wife Kahkshan two days after nikah, then commits suicide

The nikah between Aslam and Kahkshan took place on February 19. Two days later, Aslam killed Kahkshan.

Javed Akhtar’s Lahore visit for Faiz Festival triggers ‘Aman Ki Asha’ enthusiasts who want to guilt trip India to ‘helping’ Pakistan which hasn’t asked...

For a beleaguered nation that clearly did not learn its lesson in the past 76 years, the 'Aman ki Asha' facade cannot hide the truth that peace is impossible with Pakistan.

TOI gives a platform to paedophilia-accused British Journalist Hasan Suroor, who claims India should financially help Pakistan forgetting all acts of hostility

Suroor wants the Modi government to build an ‘enduring legacy’ by offering help to a ‘neighbor in extreme distress by prioritizing compassion over political differences.’

MHA gives sanction to prosecute Manish Sisodia in snooping case

The CBI had sought sanction to register an FIR against Sisodia, who heads the Vigilance department of the Delhi government, under which the AAP government had in 2015 surreptitiously created the FBU- an Extra Constitutional-Extra Judicial Intelligence Agency to allegedly spy on different Ministries, Opposition political parties, entities and individuals. 

Maharashtra: Sondara Gurukul’s founder Sudam Kaka Bhondave and 3 family members pass away in a tragic road accident, son critical

Sudam Kaka Bhondave went on to enrich his students with a blend of contemporary useful knowledge and ancient Indic awareness. His death is mourned by 200 students in the Gurukul and thousands of alumni not only in the Marathwada region but all over Maharashtra.

Jawhar Sircar calls PM Modi ‘Asura’, asks if Dr Jaishankar has ‘amnesia’ while having elaborate meltdown, read details

Jawhar Sircar, the former Prasar Bharati head, spends his time as Rajya Sabha MP from TMC peddling fake news against PM Modi.

Gujarat man lured to Myanmar by one Irfan from Dubai under pretext of job, held captive, read details of his rescue

Nirav had first gone to Dubai for work where he stayed for few months before one Irfan approached him with a job offer in Thailand, but instead, sent him off to Myanmar.

Days after toxic chemical spill in Ohio, molten debris rain down on several buildings in the state after massive explosion in a metal factory

I. Schumann and Co., the factory in Ohio where the blast happened, produces copper, brass, and bronze alloys.

Venkatesh Prasad Vs Aakash Chopra: The former Indian pacer responds to Chopra’s video as the two continue to clash over KL Rahul

Venkatesh Prasad said, in a response to Aakash Chopra "The argument that we should not criticize a player in an ongoing match personally doesn’t make sense to me."

Rahul Gandhi, whose Italian maternal grandfather fought for the fascists, claims that India has become fascist under PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi labelling PM Modi as a fascist is rather ironic considering that his Italian maternal grandfather was a proud fascist himself

Wanted Hizbul terrorist Bashir Ahmad Peer alias Imtiaz Alam shot dead by unknown assailants in Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Indian govt led by PM Modi had designated Hizbul commander Bashir Ahmed Peer as a 'terrorist' under UAPA on October 4 2022

Bhiwani deaths: Haryana Police register FIR against Rajasthan Police for assaulting Gau Rakshak’s pregnant wife, causing death of unborn child

Rajasthan Police booked for assaulting Gau Rakshak's pregnant wife, and causing the death of an unborn child.

‘People will forever loathe CM for this’: BJP hits out at Meghalaya govt for denying permission to PM Modi’s rally

BJP slammed the Conrad Sangma government in Meghalaya for denying permission to a PM Modi rally.

Punjab govt to ‘monitor’ social media activities of employees: Reports

Citing sources, the English daily informed that the Punjab government has already issued orders to the effect. Under the new policy, any government employee found criticising the policies of the State will be issued notices.

Iranian foundation applauds the bravery of Salman Rushdie’s attacker Hadi Matar, to reward him with 1,000 square meters of land

Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck and abdomen by an attacker identified as 25-year-old Hadi Matar, in New York, in August 2022

Why no documentary on 1984 anti-Sikh riots? EAM Dr Jaishankar calls BBC documentary on PM Modi a hatchet job

Coming a year just before the Lok Sabha polls of 2024, the external affairs minister questioned the timing of the BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi.

Hopeful that AFSPA will be removed from all areas in the coming years: Home Minister Amit Shah in poll-bound Nagaland

Amit Shah expressed hope that AFSPA will be withdrawn from the whole northeastern state within the next three to four years

Indira Gandhi removed my father as Union Secretary, he was superseded during Rajiv Gandhi period: EAM Jaishankar

In an interview with ANI, Jaishankar talked about his journey from foreign service to politics and said he had always aspired to be the best officer and get elevated to the post of Foreign Secretary.

Narendra Modi, not Rahul Gandhi, sent the army to LAC, EAM Dr Jaishankar hits out on Wayanad MP

In a strong rebuttal to Congress over allegations pertaining to China, he said its leaders must have some problem understanding words beginning with 'C'. 

Bhiwani deaths: VHP, Bajrang Dal organise Mahapanchayat to support Monu Manesar, say Rajasthan police is trying to frame Gau Rakshaks

Hindu organizations in Haryana said Rajasthan government is framing Manu Manesar, demanded CBI inquiry.

Jharkhand: Maulvi sexually assaults six students in a madarsa on the pretext of getting a massage, attacks family members when they complain

Jharkhand police said that Samruddin use to invite children to his room in the madarsa and then sexually assault them under the guise of taking a massage from them

Delhi anti-Hindu riots 2020: SC refuses to interfere in Tahir Hussain’s case, upholds trial court order framing money laundering charges against him

"The case is only at the stage of framing of charges. Therefore, we see no reason to interfere with the impugned order. Needless to say that proceedings have to be as per the judgment in Vijay Madanlal," the Court said.

Cricketer Prithvi Shaw, friend accused of molesting social media influencer Sapna Gill over selfie controversy

Sapna was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attacking Shaw after the batsman reportedly refused to take a selfie with them for the second time. 

F*ck your mother, maderc**d: Fans engage in an abusive spat during India Vs Aus match, video goes viral

"When the Aussie fan tried to move him away, he accidentally touched the Indian flag, which triggered the Indian guy," the eyewitness added.

Indira tried to stop us, see her fate, Amit Shah can also try: Pro-Khalistani Sikh leader issues threat to Home Minister Amit Shah

Amritpal Singh said Indira Gandhi tried to stop them and then see her fate, now HM Shah can also try

Hyderabad: Stray street dogs kill 4-year-old boy, horrifying video emerges on social media

In the video, the boy can be seen playing in the housing society when a pack of stray dogs attacked him.

1000-year-old Hindu pilgrimage site Panj Tirath in Peshawar, Pakistan being used as a warehouse in an amusement park: Details

Panj Tirath, the 1000-year-old Hindu heritage site in Peshawar, Pakistan is now in an extremely dilapidated condition and requires archaeological conservation.