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NHRC organises debate on terrorism, Naxalism and human rights, liberals lose their minds: Details

The NHRC of India conducted its annual debate for the Central Armed Police Forces on Tuesday.

‘Sant’ Rampal devotees peddle crazy claims, say Chhat Puja celebrations are against scriptures, Gita prohibits fasts: Details

Rampal, who calls himself Sant Rampal ji Maharaj, is serving a life term in prison on charges related to the murder of four women.

Madhya Pradesh: NCPCR writes to police seeking report in case where a tilak-wearing boy was assaulted by teacher Nishaad Begum

The victim Pawan Sen and his family have expressed their dissatisfaction to NCPCR over the ongoing police investigation

Veteran archaeologist BB Lal felicitated with the Padma Vibhushan. Here is his contribution to the Ram Janmabhoomi verdict

Many remember Professor BB Lal for excavating the Ramjanmabhoomi site and unearthing the existence of a temple beneath the Babri structure at Ayodhya.

‘No transparency in Axis deal’: Former Spandana Sphoorty MD Padmaja Reddy drops bombshells. Read full text of the tell-all letter

Former Spandana MD Padmaja Reddy has levelled serious allegations against Kedaara Capital over its deal with Axis Bank

Mumbai Court dismisses complaint against Kangana Ranaut and Rangoli on grounds of legal defect: Details

The complaint filed by advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh against Kangana Ranaut and sister Rangoli was dismissed by a Mumbai Court.

Congress-ruled Punjab govt ad shows how Congress-ruled Rajasthan govt has way more expensive fuel: All you need to know

After Punjab announced price slash of petrol and diesel, residents of Ganganagar and around are visiting neighbouring state to buy fuel

Promoting LGBT propaganda and gender politics among children: Why toxic western ideologies should not be imported to schools in India

The movies on homosexual relationships is not the worst of LGBT propaganda that have been broadcast to children.

Haryana: Hindus gather outside Christian school that had held derogatory Ramleela, chant Ramcharitmanas

Earlier, students of the St Mary's Public School were seen performing a derogatory 'Ramleela' to mock Hindu Gods.

Leftists slam Shashi Tharoor for wishing LK Advani: How the attack reflects bigotry against political opponents

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was attacked for his tweet wishing BJP leader LK Advani on his 94th birthday

Nawab Malik set to drop ‘hydrogen bomb’ after Devendra Fadnavis’ press conference: Here’s what he said

“Devendra Fadnavis is trying to malign my image by connecting me to blast convicts & the underworld," claimed Malik.

Tree Goddess from Karnataka to Turmeric Trinity from Meghalaya: This year’s Padma awardees, ordinary people doing extraordinary things

In a stark contrast to previous governments where the Padma awards were given to elites of Lutyen's Delhi, the Modi govt has been honouring unsung heroes from faraway villages of India.

Uttar Pradesh: BJP Kisan Morcha leader Ajay Sharma shot by unknown attackers, condition critical

The BJP Kisan Morcha leader Ajay Sharma was shot outside his house in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh by four assailants.

‘Why did Nawab Malik do business with the killers of Mumbai?’: Devendra Fadnavis

Shortly after the press conference ended, Malik Tweeted saying, "I am coming."

Smelly cat… smelly cat…: Samajwadi Party launches ‘perfume’ ahead of UP elections

Akhilesh Yadav launched the Samajwadi Party 'scent of socialism' perfume ahead of the upcoming UP elections.

‘Brahmins, Baniyas are in my pockets’: How BJP leader Muralidhar Rao’s quotes were taken out of context by the usual suspects

P Muralidhar Rao pointed out that in spite of all labels based on caste and region, BJP will continue to remain a party for every citizen of India.

Short films on homosexual relationships, including one on a male escort, to be screened in Kolkata schools: Report

8 short films based on same-sex relationships will be screened in schools of Kolkata to promote 'inclusive education'.

Russia: Russian LGBT Network, exiled lawyer Ivan Pavlov declared ‘foreign agents’, believed to be receiving foreign funding

Russia places Russian LGBT Network, exiled lawyer Ivan Pavlov and four others in its list of 'foreign agents'.

Joe Biden let out a ‘yuge’ fart and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall cannot stop talking about it: Details

Joe Biden let out a huge fart during a conversation with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall at the COP26 in Glasgow.

The greatest achievement of Hindus in the past 7 years: Shifting the Overton Window

With the Ram Janmabhoomi verdict being passed in favour of Hindus, The Overton Window had shifted, forever, never to be imposed again

Four times National Award winning actress wins Padma Shri, ‘liberals’ can’t keep calm

Kangana Ranaut was awarded with Padma Shri Award 2020 by President Kovind on Monday at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan

When NYT & BBC declared Nehru intolerant: Be it PM Modi or Nehru, global elite has always hated an assertive India

Isn’t this the same Washington Post and New York Times that pays sepoys in India to write on how India is a mean fascist state?

Crimes in Rajasthan: Congress leaders keep going to UP to manufacture dissent while their own backyard is on fire

A video surfaced on social media on Monday where two men can be seen thrashing a woman brutally in Rajasthan's Kota. Reportedly, Maqsood and his son thrashed Nandu Bai with sticks when she went to ask for the money lent to the duo.

Islamists whine and cry for second year in a row over Supreme Court verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi, vow to rebuild it yet again

On 9th November 2019, the Supreme Court of India ruled in favour of Ram Lalla Virajman and said that a temple be constructed on the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya

‘Seed mother’ Rahibai Soma Popere conferred with the Padma Shri award: Read how she brought in the farming revolution

Rahibai Soma Popere, resident of remote Kombhalne village in Ahmednagar's Akola tehsil, has been conferred with the Padma award. The awards were declared in January 2020 and conferred in the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, November 8.

Assam govt carries out eviction drive in Lumding, recovers 1410 hectares of encroached forest land

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Lumding forest has been made free of illegal encroachers. Over 550 houses were demolished.

Mumbai: Security enhanced at Ambani residence after taxi driver alerts about suspicious persons speaking Urdu

The driver also informed that the occupants of the car looked suspicious. He had shared the car’s registration number with the police.

Mumbai Police arrest actress Poonam Pandey’s husband Sam Bombay on allegations of assault, actress admitted to hospital

Poonam Pandey had accused her husband of molesting and assaulting her right after her wedding in Goa in 2020 too.

‘India Cricket is in good hands’: Read what Virat Kohli said and how social media is reacting to his last match as T20 captain

India's final match against Namibia on Monday was the last match for Virat Kohli as the Indian Captain in the T20 format.

Congress leaders score self goal, promote news about bribery in Rafale deal, bribes were paid during UPA era

Congress accounts leapt on the Mediapart Rafale Deal 'expose' to accuse the NDA Government of corruption.

Uttar Pradesh: Senior Congress leader Mahira Khan arrested on charges of cow slaughter, cattle smuggling and cheating

Congress leader Mahira Khan alias Mehak Warsi has been arrested in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh under the Gangster Act.

Madhya Pradesh: Aas Mohammad Khan gives triple talaq to wife over phone, woman says she was harassed for dowry

Madhya Pradesh police informed that Aas Mohammad Khan gave triple talaq to his wife after her family could not fulfil their dowry demands

Uphaar fire tragedy: Ansal brothers to serve 7-year jail terms. Here is everything you need to know

Besides the Ansal brothers, the Court found three others guilty in the Uphaar fire tragedy case.

CBI approaches Google, Facebook to retrieve deleted chats and mails of Sushant Singh Rajput to investigate actor’s death

CBI has approached Google and Facebook requesting support in recovering deleted data of Sushant Singh Rajput.

Tech firms turn to India amidst Chinese Tech sector crackdown under Xi Jinping: Read full details

FDI flows into Indian debt as well as equity have shown an increase as uncertainties continue to revolve around the Chinese tech sector

The treachery of Indian movies: How real incidents are distorted to perpetuate lies and propaganda

Spreading political propaganda and twisting details from real-life cases to politically weaponise them has become the hallmark of the Indian movie industry.

‘Travis Scott is a demon’: Conspiracy theories explode after stampede at rapper’s concert kills 8 people. Here’s a trip down the rabbit hole

8 people died and scores others were left injured during a stampede at the Astroworld Festival organised by rapper Travis Scott.

Europe: Massive protests continue across Germany, Italy, Netherlands against Covid restrictions and vaccine pass

Massive protests have taken place in Netherlands, Italy and other parts of Europe against the governments' COVID restrictions.

Maharashtra: Here is how 6 major hospital tragedies in 2021 left over 75 dead

About 75 people had died due to fire accidents and other mishaps at 6 hospitals in Maharashtra between January and November this year.

Gujarat: Diwali brings bumper sale for Surat, spike seen in textile, electronics and jewellery

Diwali festivities brings cheer as economy begins to revive as people go shopping a year after the celebrations were marred due to coronavirus pandemic.

Mediapart’s new ‘expose’ on the Rafale deal involves payments that were made during UPA era, not regarding current deal: Details

The fake invoices published by Mediapart in connection with the Rafale Deal involved payment made during the UPA era.

Tareekh pe Tareekh: Toxic foams on Yamuna continue, but Kejriwal govt’s promises to clean river still a distant dream

“The Yamuna is a holy river. It’s a river that we all pray to and seek blessings. It does not belong to a particular state but to the whole country," AAP minister Satyendra Jain had claimed.

Pakistan govt orders all TV channels to flash ‘map of Pakistan’ which includes Indian territory before 9 PM bulletin

This is yet another juvenile attempt of the Pakistan govt to pander to Imran Khan's fanciful whims

Yogi Adityanath meets Hindu families who returned to Kairana after 2017, were forced to leave town during SP rule

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Monday, 08 November met Kairana residents who had previously left their homes and migrated out of the town due to harassment by the criminals and local Muslim groups.

Mumbai Police summons Chikki Panday, brother of Chunky Panday, in connection with extortion allegations against NCB

Chikki Panday, brother of actor Chunky Panday, has been summoned by the Mumbai Police Special Enquiry Team (SET).

Chennai: NDRF teams deployed, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected on Monday

Four NDRF teams have been deployed in three districts, heavy to extremely heavy rains expected on Monday.

LK Advani turns 94: Here’s how the BJP patriarch embarked upon the Rath Yatra to become the face of Ram Janmabhoomi Movement

BJP’s tallest stalwart Lal Krishna Advani celebrates his 94th birthday on November 8, 2021.

Shoaib Akhtar slapped with Rs 100 million defamation notice by PTV, former Pak cricketer to ‘fight it out’

Shoaib Akhtar on Monday received a Rs 100 million defamation notice from Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV).

Diya emoji makes to ‘most popular emojis’ list worldwide, thanks to Diwali

According to the website, Diya, Sparkle, and Om are the most popular emojis on Diwali. Other relevant emojis for the festival include Hindu Temple, Pray, Fireworks, Sari, Indian Flag and more.

Alt News whitewashes Muslim man ‘spitting on food’ in viral video, makes bizarre argument in defense: Details

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News tried to pass of the video shared by the Twitter user (@erbmjha) as old footage, dating back to 2018.