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Magsaysay Awardee NDTV India editor Ravish Kumar lies about Adani’s grain silos in Punjab amid ongoing farmer protests
Ravish Kumar seems to have picked up the the narrative from WhatsApp forwards and fake news being tweeted on Twitter.
AICC spokesperson wants Sonia Gandhi’s biography as Telangana school syllabus. The whole biography, right?
Will the biography mention the maiden name of Her Highness Sonia Gandhi? Antonia Maino? Asking for a friend, because, the last time someone said it on TV, he got a few dozen FIRs against his name.
Watch: YSRCP leader, D Revathi, refuses to pay toll tax, slaps worker after toppling the barricade
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader, D Revathi, was seen slapping a toll plaza worker in Andhra Pradesh.
‘Naxal movement was always a farmers movement’: Farmer org reveals demand to release urban Naxals and Delhi riots accused
Farmers protest, mostly by Punjab farmers, has morphed into another show of strength by those who wish the see the 'tukde tukde' of India.
Indus Valley Civilisation: From cattle to pig, here is what prehistoric people in Indian subcontinent ate, according to new research
The study suggests that the high percentage of cattle bones found suggest that there was a cultural preference for beef across Indus Valley Civilisation which was supplemented by mutton/lamb.
Despite govt fact-checking NDTV’s claims, Twitter continues to spread misinformation regarding coronavirus vaccine
The Ministry oh Health had rejected the claims made by NDTV on December 9 itself. However, Twitter continues to display the fake news.
Nagpur man arrested for cheating CJI Sharad Bobde’s mother of Rs 2.5 crores
The accused, identified as 49-year-old Tapas Ghosh was employed by Mukta Bobde as the manager to look after a social event venue that she owns in Nagpur.
“Too much democracy”? BJP is a product of democracy, the Left exists in spite of democracy
An honest conversation about democracy in India.
Man harassed and tortured for opposing ‘Indira thok di…’ video of a farmer protestor threatening to kill PM Modi, forced to resign
Vijaypal Singh was harassed after he had opposed a video of a farmer protester warning that PM Modi will face same feat like Indira Gandhi
Centre approves USOF scheme for mobile networks in uncovered villages in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, undersea fibre optic link to Lakshadweep islands
1683 villages in Arunachal Pradesh and 691 in Assam will get mobile connections, while 11 islands in Lakshadweep will get fibre optic under USOF
After exporting Coronavirus to the world, China holds a ‘fashion show’ of PPE kits notorious for being faulty
A variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) was featured on the ramp walk at China-Dandong Fashion Week
The UK’s medicine regulator warns against use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by people with a history of allergic reactions
Two medical staff in the UK who had history of allergic reactions had responded adversely to the Pfizer vaccine.
Nirmala Sitharaman ranks 41st in Forbes list of 100 most powerful women, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Roshni Nadar Malhotra also in the list
Nirmala Sitharaman, Roshni Nadar Malhotra and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw named in the Forbes list of top 100 most powerful women in the world
‘Liberals’, Congress leaders attack IAF for asking Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap to maintain decorum while using its uniform
The IAF had objected to the inappropriate portrayal of the IAF uniform by Anil Kapoor in the upcoming Netflix movie.
BJP leading in Rajasthan rural body polls, party president Nadda says results show farmers and poors trust PM Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in the Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad elections held in 21 districts of Rajasthan
NDTV spreads fake news about Made In India coronavirus vaccines, union Health Ministry busts claims
The govt has clarified that it has not rejected emergency use proposals for Coronavirus vaccines from Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech
NIA files charge-sheet against 16 foreign-based Khalistani terrorists of Sikhs For Justice in ‘Referendum-2020’ case
The NIA has filed a charge-sheet in a special court in Delhi against 16 Khalistani terrorists, who currently operate from foreign soil in connection with plotting conspiracy against India by launching a concerted secessionist campaign under the banner of ‘Referendum 2020’ for creation of 'Khalistan'.
Agitating farmers reject govt proposals to amend farm laws, to block more roads to Delhi, capture toll plazas
Announcing the decision, Darshan Pal, President of Krantikari Kisan Union, said that they are rejecting the proposals of the govt
Football: Greta Thunberg, Yogendra Yadav in high demand ahead of Transfer Window as fans look for ‘quality protesters’ to have managers sacked
Speculations are rife about possible signings in the January Transfer Window as teams are expected to strengthen key positions in their squad.
BJP worker Swapan Das found dead in West Bengal’s Coochbehar, party alleges TMC involvement in murder
Swapan Das was founding hanging from the ceiling inside a school in Tufanganj of West Bengal’s Coochbehar district.
Central Vista Project: Why India needs a new parliament building and a central secretariat complex, and how they will look like
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One of the main reason of new parliament building under Central Vista project is expected increase in number of Lok Sabha MPs
Delhi court allows Anti-Hindu riots accused Safoora Zargar to visit maternal home in Haryana for post-childbirth care
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat allowed Zargar to visit her maternal home in Haryana from Thursday after the prosecution did not object to it.
32-year-old woman, who got cleared by UK court for raping a minor boy, to become a sex worker on OnlyFans
A UK court had recently exonerated Teah Vincent of having sex with an underage boy after she claimed that the boy had lied about his age
Will UPI transaction be more expensive in 2021? Here are the facts
In a report, Amar Ujala had claimed that UPI transaction will get expensive from January 1 as the Union government has decided to charge more.
From media propaganda to absurd outrage by opposition: Things that are helping the Modi Sarkar
If you want to know what real farmers (outside of TV studios) feel about the new farm laws, look no further than the absolute drubbing of Congress in rural polls across Rajasthan yesterday.
Congress keeps Nehru’s legacy alive, ‘gives away’ Ladakh to China and Pakistan while ‘standing with farmers’
On Tuesday, while attacking PM Modi regarding the new farm laws, Assam Congress' official handle tweeted a distorted map of India.
Indian Air Force objects to Anil Kapoor starter Netflix film over foul language, derogatory portrayal of a uniformed officer
In the trailer shared by Anil Kapoor, the actor is seen in using foul, derogatory language while donning the IAF uniform.
Farmer leaders to consider government proposal today after the 6th round of talks were cancelled due to their refusal to participate
The government has agreed to make specific amendments to the farm laws but many farmer leaders are adamant that the laws should be repealed altogether.
Petition filed in Delhi Court seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain temples in Qutub Minar complex
The case filed at Delhi’s Saket Court seeks restoration of Hindu and Jain deities within Qutub Minar complex and the right to worship them
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces eliminate three Islamist terrorists of Al-Badr in Tiken, Pulwama
Al-Badr is an Islamic terrorist group, formed by the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence to inflict terror in Kashmir region
Watch: Sardarji lists out list of products Gujarat gives to India and world, video goes viral
A video has gone viral on social media where a Sardarji, Kuldip Singh Kaler, is listing out products Gujarat gives to the country and world, making the enterprising state very 'atmanirbhar'.
How Congress, led by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, was flippant about rape-related legal framework after Nirbhaya case
Then Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde didn't interact even once with the committee he had appointed after the Nirbhaya case
West Bengal: Land attached to Omkarnath Matha encroached in Tarakeshwar, builders threaten Matha chief
As the land the builder had purchased had no approach road, he created a road through the land belonging to the Omkarnath Matha
Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Peddler Regel Mahakal who sold drugs to Rhea Chakraborty arrested with hashish worth Rs 2.5 crores
Absconding drug peddler Regel Mahakal arrested in Bollywood drug case.
Congress celebrates ‘Anti-Corruption Day’, Twitter users remind them about their own legacy
Twitter users responded in kind to Congress, reminding the party of their own legacy of dozens of scams.
‘Whistleblower’ Pradeep Poonia’s Twitter account suspended, points fingers at WhiteHatJr
WhiteHatJr has filed a 20 crore defamation suit against Poonia.
Jharkhand: Lesbian cousin sisters marry each other in a temple, had fled from home to live together
As the women are consenting adults, the police had turned their families away when they complained.
TMC’s Mahua Moitra says media persons are worth ‘two paisa’, then defends her statement with a meme
Mahua Moitra had reportedly got angry after seeing a journalist at a party meeting, and had said "who has called this two-paisa press here."
Uttar Pradesh: Communal tension after grave was dug next to a Hindu temple to bury a dead body
As reported by Jagran, in a bid to spoil communal harmony, some people dug up a grave for one Sameer, son of Sakuri, next to a Hindu temple.
First meeting of Constituent Assembly: Speech by Dr Sachidananda Sinha proves that India never understood the mindset behind Muslim League
9th December 2020 marks 74th anniversary of the first meeting of Constituent Assembly - it's time we analyse the shaky foundation
Opposition has created fear psychosis in the minds of farmers: Professor Ashok Gulati
Professor Gulati said that the agricultural reforms envisioned under the new farm laws were in the interest of the country.
AAP sits on dharna outside Kejriwal’s house, because he could not join farmers due to imaginary house arrest
After deeply investing in fiction of Kejriwal's house arrest, AAP leaders and supporters staged a sit-in dharna outside Delhi CM's residence
Indonesia: Highest Muslim body to provide Covid vaccine with halal certificate, expected to boost immunization process in the Muslim-majority country
The highest Muslim body in Indonesia is expected to issue a halal certificate for experimental Coronavirus vaccine.
Watch: Rohit Sardana offers hilarious analogy to explain what ‘Godi Media’ means
Rohit Sardana, who is often accused of being 'Godi Media' was asked recently by one of his viewers what the term means.
Not just stubble burning, Punjab tops India in depleting ground reserves level: Read the research
The groundwater reserves in Punjab is declining at an alarming rate and experts believe that if the water shrinking continues at the current pace, Punjab will soon turn into a desert
Mount Everest’s new official height is 8,848.86m, China and Nepal issue joint statement
Mount Everest's new height is 8,844.43. Nepal and China have issued a joint statement about the update in height.
Grooming Jihad: Saiji Abbas told widow that he was Arjun, raped her and performed nikaah, forced her to abort pregnancy twice
The victim, who worked as a domestic help, alleged that Saiji Abbas hid his indentity and raped her.
From ‘protestors’ harassing commoners to Congress, AAP leaders being chased away with chants of ‘Modi’: Scenes from ‘farmers’ Bharat bandh’
"They ordered us to close shops and take care of farmers. If poor people like us don't earn, how will we survive?" woman during 'Bharat Bandh'
Providing information and photographs of vital installations to ISI amounts to waging war against the country: J-K HC
The petitioner had allegedly been sending pictures of vital installations and troop movement to ISI imposters via Facebook and earning money for it.
Labour And Dravidianism: History of Buckingham and Carnatic Mills Strike, the first major industrial unrest in South India
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One of the major reasons for the success of the Dravidian movement is its co-option of the working class