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Bihar: ‘I Support Nupur Sharma’ posters appear overnight in Gopalganj, police deny permission to ex-RJD MLA Reyazul Haque to hold ‘protest march’ against the...

The posters that have come up in Gopalganj, Bihar read, "I support Nupur Sharma". It also feature a photo of the former BJP spokesperson

Why did ED summon Rahul Gandhi for questioning? Here is everything you need to know about the National Herald Case

National Herald was started by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1938 to convey the concerns of Congress' liberal brigade.

‘Congress protesting to safeguard Rahul Gandhi’s 2,000 crore properties, not democracy’: Smriti Irani slams ‘Satyagrah march’

Smriti Irani characterized the Congress march as an attempt by the Gandhi family to intimidate investigative agencies.

Shashi Tharoor attacked by Congress supporters for enjoying himself while other party leaders get detained over Rahul Gandhi’s questioning by ED

At a time when senior Congress leaders were holding massive agitations and demonstrations in support of Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor was in the UK

Rangeela Rasool, 295A, partition: History threatens to repeat as demands for a special law to punish ‘gustakh-e-rasool’ grows

Nupur Sharma, the former BJP spokesperson, has been caught in a dangerous storm after she made certain innocuous comments during a TimesNow debate

Elephant’s ‘revenge’ act? Tusker kills woman, returns after hours to trample her corpse, then attacks and destroys her house

On June 10, a 60-year-old woman named Maya Murmu from the Raipal village in Mayurbhanj's Rasagobindapur area was attacked and trampled by an elephant in the forest near her village.

A tale of two Indias: When a sitting CM of state followed rule of land, while an MP’s supporters believe he is above law

Two parties - one which claims to have brought democracy to India and the other which is often tainted to have backsided while upholding the same principles showcase different behaviour when real democracy is to be exercised.

WhatsApp group named ‘Wasseypur gang’ used to mobilise mob that unleashed mayhem on the streets of Ranchi over Nupur Sharma’s remarks: Police

As per reports, the WhatsApp group 'Wasseypur gang' was used to gather people in large number outside the Iqra mosque, one of the place where violence took place after Friday namaz in Ranchi.

21 times celebrities, politicians, journalists, and brands mocked Hindu Gods and traditions and got away with it

This is just an indicative list as mocking Hindu faith is a free-for-all ticket to becoming a 'secular liberal' in a country like India where the majority faith is treated as second class citizens to pamper the 'minorities' who quickly take to rioting when their 'religious feelings' are hurt.

Allahabad HC refuses to quash UP Police FIR against Mohammad Zubair of Alt News for his derogatory remarks against Hindu seers

The Allahabad High Court Monday dismissed a writ petition filed by Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair challenging the FIR filed against him on June 1.

Prophet remarks case: Kolkata police summons former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma

A police complaint was earlier lodged against her at Kanthi police station by Trinamool Congress Minority Cell leader Abu Sohail.

Israel thwarts Iranian attempts to attack Israelis in Turkey weeks after the assassination of Iran Revolutionary Guard Colonel

Iranian attempts to strike Israelis in Turkey last month were thwarted by Israeli and Turkish security forces.

Women supporters gathered outside AICC headquarters in ‘solidarity’ with Rahul Gandhi clueless about the case against him: Watch

Protestors gather in huge numbers to show solidarity with Rahul Gandhi, but are clueless why the protest is being carried out

Watch: Congress mocks Veer Savarkar to claim bravery, while their leader Srinivas BV runs away to escape from police detention

Ironically, earlier in the day, while talking to a reporter Congress leader Srinivas was saying how he is never afraid of the police.

West Bengal: Business community calls for a 3-day strike after Islamists burn down shops and houses over alleged ‘blasphemy’ row

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari pointed out how the media has been selective about the mayhem unleashed by Islamists.

Rahul Gandhi upset over Indian company winning power project bid in Sri Lanka, uses debunked claims made in The Wire report to attack Modi...

It is not understood why Rahul Gandhi would be upset about an Indian company winning the bid for a large project abroad.

Kerala: Police pulls Barkha Dutt’s ‘Shero’ Aysha Renna with her hijab for protesting against bulldozer action in UP

Aysha Renna, who was hailed as a 'Shero' during the anti-CAA riots was held by Kerala Police for leading a blockade on a National Highway

Shaktimaan or Mughal-e-Azam? Rahul Gandhi protest song by Congress workers sounds eerily familiar

Rahul Gandhi's ED summons has suddenly infused new energy into otherwise jobless Congress workers who have now descended upon Delhi to extend solidarity.

Hyderabad gang rape was planned, accused used condoms while committing the crime: Reports

The Hyderabad police, investigating the Jubliee Hill gang rape case, has confirmed that the five accused, all kins of AIMIM MLAs and TRS leaders, had clinically planned the entire crime.

Beijing concerned over attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, requests action by Pak Army chief Qamar Bajwa in high-level meet: Reports

A tri-service military group from Pakistan visited China to meet senior military and government officials from Beijing.

Bengaluru: Brother of Shraddha Kapoor tests positive for drugs. Here is what we know so far

Siddhant Kapoor, the son of Shakti Kapoor had worked in movies such as 'Jazbaa', 'Chehre' and 'Haseena Parkar'.

Blasphemy row: Islamist mob vandalise railway station, pelt stones at local train in Nadia district in West Bengal

During protests against Nupur Sharma, a mob attacked a railway station in West Bengal and pelted stones at a train

Islamists attack ‘comedian’ Kunal Kamra for sharing a meme on UP Police action on rioting mob

Going by the recent events where offended Islamists have called for beheading of those who offend them, Kunal Kamra thought its best to delete the post.

Prayagraj: Illegal weapons found in violence mastermind Javed Ahmed’s house before it was demolished

Pistols, cartridges and objectionable posters and documents were found in the house of Javen Ahmed

Mother of rioter killed during Ranchi violence says she is proud, ‘he sacrificed his life for Islam’, ‘Kafir who killed him should be punished’,...

Mudassir alias Kaifi succumbed to his bullet injuries on Saturday, 11th June 2022, in Jharkhand’s Ranchi after protests erupted in the city on Friday.

Assam: BJP sweeps Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council elections winning all 26 seats, Congress scores zero for second time

After winning 24 seats last time, BJP won all 26 seats in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council elections

Gujarat: Clashes between Islamist protestors and police in Juhapura, police resort to lathi-charge to bring the situation under control

The protests by the Islamists against Nupur Sharma over her comments on Prophet Muhammad continue to disrupt normal life in India.

Maharashtra: Engineering student Saad Ashfaq Ansari arrested by Bhiwandi police after he was assaulted by a mob for supporting Nupur Sharma

Saad Ashfaq Ansari had supported Nupur Sharma and questioned the relationship between Prophet Muhammad and his wife Ayesha

Radical Palestinian preacher calls Hindus ‘filthy cow worshippers’, urges Pakistanis to fight Hindus on border, watch video

Palestinian Islamic preacher Nidhal Siam referred to Hindus as "filthy cow worshipers" while addressing the gathering

Ex-Cricketer Venkatesh Prasad takes Congress-friendly Mint columnist Abhishek Baxi to cleaners, here is what happened

War if words between ex-cricketer Venkatesh Prasad and Mint columnist Abhishek Baxi over blasphemy row

Covid-19 infected Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital, Congress plans demonstrations before ED office as Rahul Gandhi summoned on June 13 in National Herald case

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi after her health due to Covid-19 infection deteriorated

Afghan football players indulge in a brawl with the Indian team after India registered a 2-1 win in the Asian Cup qualifiers

After the Afghanistan side initiated the brawl, players from both teams could be seen heckling, pushing and shoving each other.

Uttar Pradesh: House of Prayagraj violence mastermind Javed Ahmed bulldozed by authorities

After issuing demolition notice yesterday, the illegally built house of Prayagraj violence mastermind Javed Ahmed bulldozed

Kuwait: Expat Muslims including Indians who held protest against Nupur Sharma in Kuwait City to be arrested and deported

Kuwait to deport expat Muslims for holding protest rally against Nupur Sharma as foreigners are not allowed to agitate

West Bengal: Mob attacks car with stones and sticks, police watch as mute spectators

In Rajarhat locality of Kolkata, rioters armed with stones & sticks gheraoed a car and attacked it, breaking windows

Goons attack the woman who had accused Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi’s son of rape, ask her to withdraw the case

According to the earlier FIR, rape accused Rohit Joshi repeatedly threatened the victim in the name of his father minister Mahesh Joshi.

Islamists and ‘liberals’ rally behind Prayagraj riots accused Javed Ahmed, call demolition of illegally constructed house ‘vendetta’

Islamists and liberals have now flocked to the defence of Javed Ahmed, the alleged mastermind of the Prayagraj riots.

Kanpur Violence: Another key conspirator arrested, former SP leader Nizam Qureshi was absconding for 8 days

The police are also likely to confront Hayat Zafar Hashmi and Nizam Qureshi so that more details can be revealed.

United States: Partially nude transsexual twerks in front of underage children during Pride March

Considered to be one of the largest parades in USA, the event witnessed the presence of both adolescent and pre-pubescent children.

Kejriwal Logic: More students in govt schools in Delhi is good, but more students in govt schools in Himachal is bad

Arvind Kejriwal said that people in Himachal send their children to govt schools because they are poor

Gujarat: Illegal construction near a dargah sparks communal clash in Borsad, 4 policemen among the injured in the stone-pelting

The violence occurred as police stopped illegal construction on local municipality land adjacent to a dargah in Borsad.

‘Your CM’s chair is alms of the Muslims’: Islamic cleric reminds Mamata Banerjee of her vote bank during violence protests over ‘blasphemy’

After Friday prayers on 10th June, an Islamic cleric in a speech said that Mamata Banerjee became CM due to vote of Muslims

Prayagraj authorities issue notice to demolish illegal house of violence mastermind Javed Ahmed, daughter is a close aide of Shaheen Bagh mastermind Sharjeel Imam

Javed Ahmed's daughter, Afreen Fatima, has been a close aide of Shaheen Bagh mastermind Sharjeel Imam who had called upon Muslims to take to streets and do a 'chakkajam' to protest against CAA.

Hindus in Nepal show up in support of Nupur Sharma, hold rallies raising Jai Shri Ram slogans

In videos that have gone viral on social media, one can see people carrying out rally in Nupur Sharma's support while holding Nepal's flag.

Uttar Pradesh: Egg placed on Shivling in Prayagraj sparks row

On June 10, Prayagraj witnessed heavy stone-pelting on the police forces by Islamists after the Friday Namaz and the situation continues to remain tense in the city.

Ex-cricketer Venkatesh Prasad calls out whataboutery of those justifying the hanging of Nupur Sharma’s effigy outside Belgavi mosque

Venkatesh Prasad gets attacked on social media after he appealed to people to let sanity prevail over Nupur Sharma's hanging effigy viral image

Gujarat: Women’s group to hold rally in Ahmedabad in support of Nupur Sharma who is receiving death threats by Islamists

In last week of May 2022, during a debate on Times Now, Nupur Sharma made certain comments on Prophet Muhammad which have also been stated in the Islamic scriptures.