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While Sony TV claims their now-deleted episode was not based on Shraddha murder case, the resemblance is uncanny

Though Sony TV has stepped out in defence and denied any resemblance to any recent incident, one cannot ignore the fact that the snippets of the show revealed uncanny similarities between the non-deleted episode and the murder of Shraddha Walker

‘What is this behaviour’ fame Pooja Misra accuses Shatrughan Sinha and Sonakshi Sinha of hacking her phone for being unable to book a cab

Pooja Misra came to the limelight, following her participation in the Season 5 of the reality show 'Big Boss' in 2011.

Aurangzeb was not a Hindu hater, claims NCP’s Jitendra Awhad

In a bid to defend Maharashtra Leader of Opposition, Ajit Pawar's Friday remarks on Chhattrapati Sambhaji, Awhad brought up the Mughal ruler during his interaction with the media on Monday.

Muslim cleric maintains that reciting Islamic prayers for non-Muslims is ‘haram’ but claims he didn’t say it in referance to PM Modi’s mother

The president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, stated that any Muslim reciting prayers for a departed non-Muslim's soul is against Shariat.

Jain monk dies after fasting unto death over Jharkhand govt’s decision to turn Shri Sammed Shikharji into a tourism hub

A Jain monk who was on a fast unto death over Jharkhand govt's decision on Shri Sammed Shikharji died on Tuesday.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Muslims are stakeholders in fight against radical Islam: Here is what he said

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has asserted that the Bengali-speaking Muslims in the state are stakeholders in the govt's fight against radical Islamists and Jihadis

Another Russian national, working as a chief engineer in a ship at Paradip port found dead in Odisha, probe underway

"We have come to know that he was one of the members of the cargo ship. The cause of his death would be known only after post-mortem. As per our preliminary investigation, he suddenly collapsed onboard the ship. He might have died of heart attack," SP, Jagatsinghpur, Akhileshwar Singh was quoted saying.

Epicentre of terrorism is a very ‘diplomatic’ phrase for Pakistan, I could have been harsher: MEA Jaishankar to Austrian anchor

S Jaishankar recounted how Pakistani terrorists engineered the Indian Parliament attack in 2001, and the Mumbai terror attack of 2008.

Dear Mr Bachchan, if you can ignore atrocities in Bengal and talk about ‘civil liberty, freedom of expression’, others can boycott a movie without...

Where was your “civil liberty and freedom of expression” at that time when Bollywood kept quiet on The Kashmir Files Mr Bachchan?

Bengal: Stones pelted at Vande Bharat express in Malda, window panes damaged

The incident took place near Malda station. The investigation is underway. The Indian Railway said that no passengers were injured. Neither did the train get delayed on account of this.

Afghan leader shames Pakistan by sharing pic of Pak Army surrendering to Indian Army after 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war

Pakistan has historically followed a "Strategic Depth Policy" towards Afghanistan, whereby it attempts to control the country as a political pawn and strategic hedge vis-a-vis India. 

Former tennis player Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. Here is what we know so far

Martina had initially confided in her friend and tennis player, Pam Shriver, prior to making the news of her cancer diagnosis public.

Kanjhawala death case: Girl was not alone at time of accident, accused were returning from Murthal, more details emerge

As per reports, the victim was working at an event management company and was the sole breadwinner of the house. She was returning home after attending an event.

German YouTuber and Instagram Influencer abuses Indian street vendors for doing their job

German YouTuber and Instagram influencer Christian Betzmann uploaded Instagram stories abusing Indian street vendors over a slight inconvenience.

UP: Christian evangelists convert Hindu family by promising Rs 3 lakhs, refuse to give money after conversion, Bajrang Dal files complaint

In Saharanpur, members of a Hindu family were converted to Christianity by luring them with Rs 3 lakhs.

Home Minister Amit Shah seeks detailed report from Delhi Police over Kanjhawla incident, Special Commissioner asked to submit report to MHA

Amit Shah sought a detailed report from Delhi Police after a woman was dragged by a car after it hit her scooter.

Rahul Gandhi tells Kamal Haasan the Indian Khadi industry is dying, it clocked a record-breaking turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore in 2021-22

Rahul Gandhi feels the need to revive the 'dying' Indian Khadi industry which last financial year clocked a turnover of over Rs 1 lakh crore

Zomato co-founder and CTO Gunjan Patidar resigns in the latest round of top-level exits

Gunjan Patidar was among the earliest employees of the food delivery app Zomato.

Bomb found near the residence of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh, probe underway

A live bomb was found near Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence in Chandigarh

As ‘liberals’ cling on to dissent by Justice BV Nagarathna, here is how she praised the Demonetisation move

Liberals went into raptures about justice BV Navarathna for dissenting on the Demonetisation verdict by SC.

Pakistani singer Sajjad Ali hints Vishal-Shekhar’s ‘Besharam Rang’ is a copy of his composition ‘Ab Ke Hum Bichare’

'Pathaan' song 'Besharam Rang' is once again in the spotlight after Pakistani singer Sajjad Ali took to social media a few days ago to drop hints of it being a copy of his 26-year-old song “Ab Ke Hum Bichare.”

Madarsa teachers from outside the state will be asked to appear regularly in the nearest police station: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that all teachers who have come from outside Assam to teach in Madarsas in the state may be asked to appear from time to time at the nearest police stations

Jharkhand: Hindu man stripped, assaulted by Mithun Shaikh and 4 others for refusing to eat beef

Chandan has now filed a complaint with the Radhanagar police and sought action against the accused.

‘Car took a sharp U-turn as it approached a police booth’: Another eyewitness recounts the details of the horrific Delhi accident

Another eyewitness to the horrific Delhi accident said that the accused's car had taken a sharp U-turn as soon as it approached a police booth.

Avengers actor Jeremy Renner critical after snow plow accident in Nevada

Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner met with an accident while ploughing snow in Nevada's Reno on Sunday

Jains protest over Shri Sammed Shikharji: The history of the issue and the implications of turning a religious site into a tourist spot

Jains have been protesting against the Jharkhand govt's decision to turn Shri Sammed Shikharji into a tourist spot.

Tunisha Sharma’s mother and ‘uncle’ harassed her, made her beg for her own money: Actor Sheezan Khan’s family says all allegations against him are...

Refuting the claims made by Pawan Sharma, that the actor started wearing Hijab after meeting Sheezan Khan, his sister and co-actor Shafaq Naaz said that the picture of Tunisha in hijab being circulated is from the set of the show which was part of the shoot. 

Kerala: Communist leader insults Adi Shankaracharya, calls him ‘a strong advocate of cruel caste system’

MB Rajesh made the controversial statement at an inaugural event of an organisational meeting linked to the Sivagiri Pilgrimage.

‘Your kidney seems dislodged’: Hrithik Roshan’s toned body triggers joke and meme fest

Hrithik Roshan's next film 'Fighter' with Deepika Padukone directed by Siddharth Anand is set to release in 2024.

‘Atheist’ Naresh arrested by Telangana Police for derogatory comments against Lord Ayyappa and other Hindu deities

Bairi Naresh made derogatory statements against Lord Ayyappa Swamy in a public gathering conducted last week in the Kodangal Constituency.

Terrorists opened fire after confirming the identities of Hindus: All we know so far about the terror attack and explosion in Jammu’s Rajouri

On January 1, 2023, two heavily armed terrorists barged into the houses and opened fire at Hindu families in the Dangri village near the Rajouri district in Jammu

The weapon used to behead Hindu woman Daya Bheel in Pakistan recovered, reportedly “sorcerers” involved in the crime

As per a report by Dawn, the police team visited Sanghar city in Sindh and collected DNA samples of the suspects for forensic examination.

‘Kaam nahi hai kya’: Uorfi Javed slams BJP’s Chitra Wagh for complaining against her to Mumbai Police

In one tweet, Uorfi Javed shared 'New Year' greetings with everyone with the exception of the BJP leader.

CPM leader fearmongers, tries to instigate Muslims over Babri demolition after Mujahideen conference invites former BJP Kerala President

John Brittas alleged that BJP was trying to create a false sense of communal harmony and brotherhood in the State to gain votes in the election. He questioned the percentage of Muslims in the parliament and government.

19-year-old radical Islamist attacks NYPD police officers at Time Square with a machete, arrested

Radical Islamist attacked police officers with machete at Times Square.

Supreme Court upholds Central govt’s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes in 2016

The Supreme Court was pronouncing the verdict on a batch of petitions that had challenged the Union Government's November 8, 2016 decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.

Sony LIV deletes Shraddha Walkar episode of Crime Patrol where they depicted Aftab as ‘Mihir’ and Shraddha as ‘Anna’

Shraddha Walkar episode of Crime Patrol deleted from Sony Liv app after uproar over 'converted' names of victim and perpetrator.

Dead body of a girl found on the Eastern Peripheral Highway in Greater Noida, her head crushed, probe initiated

Initial probe suggests that the girl's head was smashed to conceal her identity.

Accused dragged the body for 1.5 hours for about 18-20 kms, eyewitness narrates horrific details of Delhi accident

The eyewitness says that this could not be just an accident and has cast aspersions on the same.

Kanjhawala girl death case in Delhi: Family of victim refutes that she was killed in accident, suspects foul play

Uncle of the girl who died after allegedly hit by a car and dragged for a few kilometres, claimed it was not accident and suspected wrongdoing

Andhra Pradesh: Stampede in Chandrababu Naidu’s roadshow once again, 3 dead and many left injured

It wasn't the first such tragedy at a Chandrababu Naidu event, recently, on December 28, a similar incident took place at Naidu's rally in Kandukur, in which 8 people died.

Delhi: Young woman dies after car drags her for 7-8 kms, police say it was an accident and arrest 5 people but locals give...

A young woman died in Delhi after she was dragged by a car for a long distance after the two-wheeler she was riding was knocked down by the speeding car

Bollywood entertainer Swara Bhaskar and others glorify Umar Khalid, in jail over Delhi riots case

Swara Bhaskar and others glorified Umar Khalid after he returned to jail as his interim bail period completed

Love triangle gone wrong: Khalid kills his friend Rocky for frequently visiting his love interest Janum, who was married to another guy

Khalid was not pleased with Rocky's regular visits to Janum, and they decided to eliminate Rocky and planned to kill him.

‘Stop Uorfi Javed, her open display of female body is disgrace to Indian culture and civilization’, BJP leader writes to Mumbai Police Commissioner

Chitra Wagh said that 'lowly, disgusting display of the female body by Uorfi Javed is a disgrace to Indian culture and civilization'

‘Mann Ki Baat’ earns almost five times more than it spends on ads, PM Modi had directed officials to curb promotional expenditure

As of January 1, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hosted a total of 96 episodes of Mann ki Baat

Uttarakhand: Haldwani turns into a cantonment, illegal encroachments to be removed in presence of heavy police force

Preparations are being made to deploy a heavy police force to remove about 50 thousand people who are dwelling in the illegally encroached area in Haldwani.

Jains protest at India Gate against the Jharkhand government’s decision to turn Shri Sammed Shikharji Tirth into a tourist spot

Ever since the Jharkhand government decided to turn Shri Sammed Shikharji Tirth into a tourist spot, Jains have been carrying out peaceful protests across the country.

Pakistan: At least 24 people injured by stray bullets in Karachi after people fire in the air to celebrate the new year

Several people, including a child and women, were injured due to celebratory aerial firing in different parts of Karachi city

Solar tsunami, alien attacks, nuclear explosions, and more: Here is what deceased Baba Vanga predicted for the year 2023

Baba Vanga had predicted a solar tsunami, which could potentially destroy the magnetic field of the Earth, cause communication failures and even blackouts.