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Asaduddin Owaisi says Islam ‘gifted’ democracy to India, leaves netizens amused

"We opened our closed doors and we gave everything, and the most unique gift that Islam gave to this country was the gift of democracy", Owaisi said.

Tayyab Ansari poses as a Congress MP, rapes and extorts money from a woman on the pretext of getting her a Lok Sabha ticket,...

Tayyab Ansari posed as a Congress MP and sexually assaulted a woman after promising her a Lok Sabha ticket.

Sexual predators and the Left: Why the ‘ecosystem’ keeps silence, protects them

At a time when it takes tremendous courage for victims to speak up on sexual abuse, why are the ‘liberals’ always around to silence a victim?

Hyderabad: Swiggy delivery agent dies after falling off a building escaping a dog attack, owner charged with death by negligence

The Swiggy delivery agent died after falling off from the third floor of a building trying to escape dog attack.

Mominpore communal violence: NIA files chargesheet against Md Fakruddin Siddique, Md Salauddin, and 12 other accused

On October 9 the Hindu community in the Mominpore locality of Kolkata in West Bengal came under attack as they geared up to celebrate the annual Lakshmi Puja. Bikes and shops belonging to Hindus were vandalized by Islamists at Maila Depot in Mominpore.

Viacom18 wins Women’s IPL media rights for 951 crore

The Women's T20 Challenge was initially held as an exhibition tournament, but the BCCI last year eventually made the decision to introduce the WIPL, with the first season's opening match scheduled for March.

Rampant conversions by Missionaries underway in Hindu-majority Nepal, Christian population shot up by 68% in the last decade: Report

Christian Missionaries, particularly from South Korea, have set their eyes on expanding their evangelist activities in Nepal.

Khalistani and Jihadi terrorists killed a Hindu man to show “capability” to handlers in Pakistan, had plans to kill influential RW leaders ahead of...

The trishool (trident) tattoo on the deceased's arm helped Delhi police determine that the man killed in Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy area was a Hindu

Central govt seeks representation in the panel for selecting judges to be appointed, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju writes to CJI Chandrachud

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has written to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, recommending that government representatives be included in the 25-year-old Supreme Court-created two-tiered collegiums to enhance openness.

‘Fatwas are used as political weapons, issued to stop those who do good deeds’, says Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan

In a jab at people who issue fatwas, Khan noted that Maulana Shibli used to remark that the doors of paradise would only open for those who had received two or four fatwas. He blamed politicians rather than ulemas and clerics for the endeavour to foster a sense of superiority among Muslims.

Tripura CM Manik Saha interacts with OpIndia, talks about Left hounding him, how leaders may defect but he will never compromise on his principles

Dr Manik Saha touched upon the HIRA model that PM Modi had promised to the residents of Tripura during the 2018 Vidhan Sabha elections.

Germany: Protesters clash with police over demolition drive for coal mine expansion, Greta Thunberg removed from the protest site

Reportedly, Greta recently said earlier that Germany was "embarrassing itself" by removing the protesters from the site.

Hockey World Cup: India and England share points after a riveting contest ends goalless

India played a goalless draw against England to take home one point each in a crucial Pool D, Hockey World Cup match at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday.

Bhalswa Dairy murder: Naushad and Jagjit Singh killed a man and chopped up his body to impress their terror “bosses” in Pakistan

During their questioning, they confessed to their terror activities, and when the police searched their residences and nearby areas, the chopped-up body was found in a drain in Bhalswa Dairy.

Hari’s Loot: The Kirtan dedicated to Lord Krishna which passes through the streets singing his praises to mark the Sankranti

Hari's loot is not an isolated ritual. It is preceded by the burning down of a temporary, thatched hut, built on the eve of Poush Parbon.

CBI seized my computer without providing ‘hash value’ to plant files to maliciously frame me: Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia

"CBI is trying to maliciously frame me, seized a computer without providing Hash Value," said Manish Sisodia

Tripura assembly elections: 154 CPIM workers join BJP after the CPIM announces alliance with Congress

154 CPIM workers on joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Sepahijala district in in Tripura after CPIM-Congress formed alliance

Prayagraj: Mohammed Alam posed as Anuj Pratap Singh to trap and marry a Hindu woman, raped and tortured her when the truth was revealed

The victim has alleged that Mohammed Alam has called her and threatened to kill her family and dump their dead bodies in a sever. 

Sindhi Temples in Madhya Pradesh continue to submit Bir of Shri Guru Granth Sahib to Gurudwaras

Furthermore, the Sindhi Panchayat of Biragarh has requested the police to increase security at Sindhi Temples as they suspect Nihang Sikhs might visit the Temples and cause a law and order situation.

We can improve our education system by using a very large talent pool that is already available to us- The Armed Forces

In recent years, armed forces have realized that academic degrees do matter, especially for post-retirement employability, and hence serious, concerted efforts have been made in this direction.

Made-in-India Prachand Light Combat Helicopter performing very well in joint wargames, say IAF pilots

IAF pilots say that Prachand is one of the most potent combat helicopters in the world which possesses air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles

Embarrassing to ask for more loans: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Shehbaz Sharif urged the civil servants to serve the country with their utmost capacities and hoped that they will navigate Pakistan out of its financial troubles.

Battle Squads to be converted into Integrated Battle Groups, old establishments and units are being disbanded or revamped: Army Staff

"Our aim will be to move from a manpower-intensive to a technologically driven Army," said Army chief General Manoj Pande

Kerala: DTE directs technical institutes to monitor labs as police issues alert on suspected arms production

Kerala DTE issued circular to be vigilant after ADGP reported swords were being manufactured in college labs

Watch: Gujarat celebrates Uttarayan; fireworks, kite flying and more

Undhiyu, a traditional spicy winter Gujarati dish, and other local sweets like Chikki and Tal Sakli are among the most popular delicacies during Uttarayan.

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel crowned the new Miss Universe

Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel was on Sunday crowned the new Miss Universe at a dazzling and dizzying pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana.

‘Only Islam teaches love and peace’: Video of Bihar Minister Chandrashekhar surfaces after his controversial Ramcharitmanas comments

In a video from last year, Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar is heard saying that only Islam teaches love and peace

Saudi Arabian cleric faces death charges for using social media platforms like Twitter and WhatsApp to share his views

Saudi Arabian cleric Awad Al-Qarni has been sentenced to death for using social media platforms to allegedly spread anti-govt news

It is time to recalibrate our policy towards India, writes Pakistani analyst, says Pakistan has been reduced to a footnote in Indian script

It is time to recalibrate our policy towards India, writes Pakistani analyst, says India’s global footprint is remarkable

19 injured after bulls go berserk at Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai

Also known as 'Eru Thazhuvuthal' and 'Mancuvirattu', Jallikattu started in full swing in three villages of Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Sunday. 

Congress party starts preparing for 2024 Lok Sabha elections, shortlists 56 SC/ST reserved seats to focus on

Congress is planning to identify individuals in the shortlisted constituencies who have the required skills and a local support base

Nepal: Yeti Airlines plane crashes near Pokhara airport, 72 onboard, at least 68 dead

Videos of the plane on fire and crashing have gone viral on social media.

Ex-Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh wants ban on country’s cricket team for posing with UN-designated terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani

Amrullah Saleh demanded ban n Afghan cricket team after a picture of Afghan cricketers posing with Sirajuddin Haqqani went viral

Manish Sisodia vs CBI: No raid, just computer seized, says probe agency

On January 14, Sisodia had claimed raids were going on at his office and challenged the probe agency to investigate as much as they want and claimed he is innocent.

TMC leader slaps a man for raising a complaint in West Bengal, video viral

As per reports, Ghosh was speaking to the villagers to take stock of the grievances when BJP’s Sagar Biswas came as a common villager and expressed his grievances to the minister.

Air India crew member says ‘witness’ in PeeGate scandal wanted an upgrade to first class, says the victim was on the window seat

One of the crew members said that she spoke to people aware of the incident and was informed that the alleged victim was sitting on the window seat on the other side of aircraft while the accused on aisle seat and said it would have been difficult to urinate on her.

‘Manipulative, sex maniac’ – Woman accuses Alt News’ co-founder Pratik Sinha of sexual harassment

Calling Sinha a fake, a fraudster, and someone who "ogles at women's breasts", the woman expressed her anguish over the fact that someone who calls himself "the buster of fake information, champion of truth and warrior of women's rights" allegedly duped her with lies.

Muslim man assaulted on train for molesting woman, not for refusing to chant Jai Shri Ram, complaint filed a day later after talking to...

Railway Police have said that Asim Hussain was beaten on a train in Moradabad for molesting a woman, not for refusing to chant Jai Shri Ram

The Wire gives platform to Jamaat-e-Islami linked IAMC to insult, gaslight American Hindus in their lawsuit against Audrey Truschke

The Wire has gone on to provide platform to Rasheed Ahmed, the executive director of the Indian American Muslim Council

UK imposes sanctions on Iran’s Prosecutor General after the execution of British-Iranian Alireza Akbari by Iran

UK sanctions Iran prosecutor general Mohammad Jafar Montazeri for execution of British Iranian national Alireza Akbari

China records almost 60,000 Covid related deaths in one month, claims ’emergency peak’ to the latest surge appears to have passed

China's health authorities disclosed that about 60,000 Covid-related deaths occurred in the country between December 8, 2022, and January 12 this year

Body chopped into three pieces found in a drain in North Delhi after arrest of terror accused Jagjit Singh and Naushad

he Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday recovered a dead body, chopped into three pieces, from the Bhalswa drain in North Delhi.

Video of DMK leader Krishnamoorthy’s speech against Tamil Nadu Governor found defamatory in nature: DCP Cyber Crime Cell

"If you (Governor) do not read out the speech given by the Tamil Nadu government, then go to Kashmir, and we will send terrorists so that they'll gun you down," Krishnamoorthy said.

Indian cricket team visits famed Padmanabhaswamy temple in Trivandrum ahead of third ODI against Sri Lanka

Many members of the Indian Cricket team wearing dhoti and angavastram visited the famous Padmanabhaswamy temple.

Pakistani consulate in China tweets on Rights and Freedom of Uyghurs, Islamabad says account hacked

"We will work closely on matters of mutual interest including the Rights and Freedom of the Uyghurs community." tweeted Pakistan Consulate General Chengdu 

Uttar Pradesh: Hindu organisations protest after the severed remains of a calf found in Awagarh

On January 12, a calf's severed head and skin were found near a vacant plot in Sai Colony in Awagarh

George Soros-funded group played key role in suppressing the Hunter Biden story before 2020 US elections: Reveal Twitter Files documents

Claire Wardle of George Soros-funded First Draft News had attended a strategy meeting to suppress the Hunter Biden story

Hindu terrorism does not exist: RTI activist says citing MHA’s response to his RTI

Furthermore, the Home Ministry stated that the government has bolstered the legislative framework by amending UAPA, 1967, and NIA Act, 2008 in the year 2019.

Tamil Nadu: Complaint lodged against DMK leader for threatening the Governor with assassination

DMK’s Shivaji Krishnamoorthy sparked a controversy with his remark against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi.

Scam-accused Washington Post columnist says Nupur Sharma’s ‘privilege’ got her a gun license after her co-religionists threatened her with rape and beheading

Facing death threats for months, being locked in her own house for months, may seem like a privilege to Rana Ayyub, but for any sensible person, these are genuine grounds to grant a gun license to Nupur Sharma.