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Bhopal Court issues warrant against actress Ameesha Patel in cheque bounce case: Details

Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel has been given a bailable warrant from a Bhopal Court in a cheque bounce case on Monday.

‘Include section on Vedas, review portrayal of freedom fighters in school textbooks’: Parliamentary Committee on Education

A Parliamentary committee on education has stated that educational content for students should be "free of biases".

Delhi police arrest notorious snatchers Arvind alias Kejriwal and 2 others, recover a stolen bike, mobile phone and knife from them

Police recovered a stolen bike, a stolen mobile phone among other things from the possession of Arvind aka Kejriwal and others

PM Modi thanks Kongthong, Meghalaya for composing a special tune in his honour: Here is what makes the ‘Whistling Village’ so special

PM Narendra Modi has thanked the villagers of Kongthong village in Meghalaya for composing a special tune in his honor.

Dalit activist joins White Supremacists in targeting Twitter CEO over caste, former CEO Jack Dorsey had earlier promoted her anti-Brahmin poster

Dalit activist Thenmozhi Soundarajan joined White Supremacists in targeting newly appointed Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal over caste.

Gujarat: Hussain Vohra disguises as Hindu man, accused of raping a 14-year-old Hindu girl

Hussain Vohra presented himself as Hindu and befriended a Hindu minor girl. Later he raped her repeatedly over the year.

CNN host Chris Cuomo used sources to help former NY governor Andrew Cuomo in sexual harassment case, documents reveal

Documents showed Chris Cuomo helped Andrew Cuomo in strategising statements to deal with sexual harassment accusations.

RSS-supported group wins DUTA polls after 24 years, new president outlines some of the key areas that DUTA will focus on

After 24 years, NDTF president AK Bhagi defeated the Left-aligned DTF candidate Abha Dev Habib, by over 1,000 votes for the president’s post of DUTA.

RS chairman Venkaiah Naidu turns down appeal to revoke suspension, says MPs are unapologetic about their behaviour

RS chairman Venkaiah Naidu denied revoking suspension saying the MPs were unapologetic and were justifying their behaviour

Riots, rapes, murders and loss of over Rs 60,000 crores: What farmers’ protests will take with itself if it ends tomorrow

The farmers' protests leave in their wake losses,incidents of rapes, riots, murders and a brazen undermining of democracy

Semi-naked man appears before Karnataka HC during sex CD case hearing, advocate Indira Jaising to file sexual harassment complaint

A semi-naked man appeared during a virtual hearing at the Karnataka High Court when advocate Indira Jaising was arguing a case.

Viral: Jacqueline Fernandez seen in photo kissing conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar

Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar is in jail in connection to a 200 crore fraud case that is being probed by ED.

Mumbai: BMC okays Rs 15 crore tender to upkeep penguins brought in by Aaditya Thackeray

The BMC has sanctioned Rs 15 crores for three years of maintenance of the penguins at Byculla zoo in Mumbai.

Is that Sachin Tendulkar? ’83’ trailer launched, Ranveer Singh starrer movie on India’s 1983 world cup win earns praise

Netizens praised the makers for the details in the 83 trailer and suspect there's a glimpse of Sachin Tendulkar in it.

Innovator Sonam Wangchuk lauds PM Modi for sending a team to discuss making Leh Airport Carbon Neutral: Details

In his tweet, innovator Sonam Wangchuk said he could not imagine a more responsive government.

‘Most fabulous country’: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen heaps praise on India after Modi Govt offers help to African countries

Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen described India as the "most fabulous country" with warm hearted people.

Parag Agrawal faces racist abuse after being appointed new Twitter CEO: Details

Newly appointed Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal was racially abused on the platform soon after the announcement was made.

Delhi: VHP alleges local warehouse converted into a church overnight in Matiala, Dwarka

It is alleged that a Christian organisation paid Rs 3 lakh a month to the owner of the warehouse and converted it into a church without his knowledge.

Odisha: Activists trying to stop cattle smuggling truck get arrested by police, say policemen working with smugglers

Local activist Subhashis Sarangi, RTI activist Dushmanta Acharya and a local journalist Sanjay Barma who had tried to highlight the incident of cow smuggling have been arrested by the police

Uttarakhand Govt rolls back the Char Dham Devasthanam Board Management law, priests had protested against govt takeover of temples

Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, announced on Tuesday (30 November) that the BJP govt in the state has decided to repeal the Char Dham Devasthanam Board Management Act

Jal Jeevan Mission: 12th village in Leh gets access to tap water for the first time

"Earlier during winters, we had no option but to fetch water from streams by breaking ice layer," a villager informed.

Musicians played songs in ‘praise of Allah’ at a Hindu wedding, painted patrons ‘bigots’ when they objected, now the entire story is missing

Calling his clients hateful, Abhishek Shankar, a musician, claimed he was shocked to learn that the client did not want to listen to 'Allah' song at a Hindu wedding for which he was paid to play at.

Rajkot: Man killed over non-veg food waste disposal, accused Aslam, Gulam and three others arrested

The decedent, Chagan Zapda, was killed after a brawl with the owners of a non-veg food joint over improper waste disposal

ABP anchor Rubika Liyaquat slams farmer leader for sexist jibe on live TV, Congress troll mocks her

"Good to see that you have left or else I would have kicked you out," Rubika Liyaquat stated during the debate.

Assam: Hindus reclaim worshipping rights in Mahadevtilla, reinstall Shivling at site desecrated by Christian miscreants

Hindus in Mahadevtilla, Assam re-erect Shivling and plant a new Banyan tree sapling at the same place of worship which some Christians miscreants had vandalised recently.

Mamata Banerjee to amend party constitution to allow ‘outsiders’ in decision making body as she eyes 2024 polls

This will be the first time leaders from outside of Bengal will be part of the highest decision making body of the TMC. Poll strategist Prashant Kishor is currently advising the party on these issues.

As Vinod Dua becomes ‘critically unwell’, here is what he said about using flowery language for the dead

After the death of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Vinod Dua said effusive obituaries for the former PM of India was “hypocrisy” as no one spoke ill of the dead

Navjot Singh Sidhu hits back at Arvind Kejriwal over women empowerment, points out Delhi does not have single woman Minister

Navjot Singh Sidhu has slammed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over women empowerment and employment of teachers.

Twitter shares surge as reports emerge of Jack Dorsey stepping down as its CEO: Details

Earlier, Elliot Management, stakeholder at Twitter, had tried to replace Jack Dorsey as the CEO before reaching a deal with the management.

Watch: Actor Sara Ali Khan rebukes her security guard for pushing paparazzi, apologises on his behalf

Sara Ali Khan pulled up her security guard for pushing a photographer and also apologised to those around her.

Uttar Pradesh chosen as the most friendly state for film shooting at the International Film Festival of India

Uttar Pradesh has grabbed the award for being the most friendly State for film shooting at the 52nd International Film Festival of India

Pakistani Model’s ‘bare head’ pictures at Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara triggers controversy, Sikhs outraged

A Pakistani model has sparked controversy with her 'bare-head' pictures taken at the premises of the Kartarpur Gurdwara Darbar Sahib located in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

Journalists spread rumours about ‘me too’ accused Vinod Dua’s death, daughter clarifies he is still alive in the ICU

Mallika Dua, daughter of ailing TV personality Vinod Dua, has refuted rumours that her father has passed away.

Hello ‘Liberals’, Munawar Faruqui’s head is still attached to his torso, and Khans are still superstars, so cut the crap

When other Indian celebrities, like the Khans who rule Bollywood, are not attacked for their religion, would it not be unfair to claim Faruqui is 'targeted' for his religion?

Shiv Sena’s Priyanka Chaturvedi and 11 other MPs suspended over unruly behaviour, manhandling security personnel in last session

The MPs have been suspended from the Parliament for misconduct and unruly behaviour during the last monsoon session in August.

Policy on booster shots likely to be presented in next two weeks, govt plans to immunise 44 crore children: India’s COVID-19 task force chairman

Dr N K Arora, India's COVID-19 Task Force Chairman said a policy on booster doses will be made public in two weeks

Why we need not be apologetic about the Munawar saga: Cancel culture is here to stay, non-left just needs to get better at it

12 shows of Munawar Faruqui have been cancelled in 2 months and the Left has lost its mind, sending Hindus into a guilt trip

Website founded by Delhi govt’s Minorities Commission’s ex-chief virtually justifies people being burned alive at Godhra

The Milli Gazette, founded by Zafarul Islam Khan, the ex-chief of the Delhi Minority Commission brazenly lies that Islamists burnt alive Hindus during Godhra incident as the former were 'celebrating' the demolition of Babri Masjid.

Fake News and bigotry: How the Milli Gazette justified the massacre of Hindus in the Godhra train carnage

The Milli Gazette, which claims to be the leading newspaper for Indian Muslims, justified the Godhra train massacre.

Sweden’s Lund University researcher faces prosecution for study that showed most rapes are committed by immigrants

Sweden's Lund University Professor found in her study that majority of rapes were committed by immigrants. Ethical body has initiated an investigation against her initiated for publishing the report.

UK: University grants 80,000 pounds of public money for ‘research’ that will defend China and criticise MPs who spoke against Beijing

Sir Iain Duncan Smith, a Tory MP and IPAC member has stated that the process of the grant should be investigated.

Girls refuse to use unisex toilet at Scottish schools after boys urinate in sanitary bins, play with tampons: Details

Scottish schoolgirls have refused to use gender-neutral toilets after boys wreak havoc in the toilets, played with tampons.

‘Wokelet piece of absolute trash’: Kunal Kamra abuses Twitter user after being criticized over statement on Munawar Faruqui

Kunal Kamra said that he felt that comedians are having to pay more for laughter, presumably about Munawar Faruqui.

‘Govt is ready for discussion but maintain the dignity of the house,’ PM Modi said ahead of winter session, watch video

The winter session of the Parliament started today and is expected to conclude on 23rd December. The farm laws which were passed in September last year today stood repealed in the Lok Sabha.

“In the name of Jesus…”: Nadiad based Christian group accused of religious conversion in Godhra after videos of ‘exorcism’ go viral

A case of suspected forced religious conversion to Christianity has come to the fore in Bhuravav area of Godhra in Gujarat's Panchmahal district

Farm Laws repealed in Lok Sabha through voice vote amid ruckus by opposition: Details

The farm laws which sparked a year-long protests from Arhtiyas in Punjab and farmers in Haryana have been repealed in the Lok Sabha.

Winter Session: Congress demands repeal of farm laws after PM Modi announced repealing of farm laws

Though the Modi govt has already announced the repeal of the three farm laws the Congress party leaders were seen outside the parliament ahead of the Winter Session, protesting, demanding the repeal of the farm laws.