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Bihar: Islamists pelt stones at Hindu procession in Darbhanga on Day 1 of Navratri, similar violence was reported on Holi too

The devotees were returning from the Kalash Shobha Yatra after a visit to the Durga temple.

“Powerful people encroached upon Waqf properties”: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slams opposition to Waqf amendment bill

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday dismissed the opposition against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that those opposing the same are "powerful people" while accusing them of "misguiding" people.

Right after the 2002 Godhra riots, a Christian eyewitness – a native of Kerala – had written a letter, busting the lies of liberals:...

According to George, the main culprit behind the Godhra carnage was the Congress councillor. His cronies indulged in the most condemnable rowdy acts in the station surroundings multiple times, and he was a witness to such acts. He categorically suggested that if he had filed a complaint against them, he would not have been alive to write the letter.

Bangladesh: Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus’s anti-corruption pledge crumbles within months amid allegations of power abuse

Anjuman highlighted that a recent report by a Bangladesh newspaper revealed several of Muhammad Yunus's advisors have been using multiple vehicles meant for public service, diverting them for personal use and violating the rules that allow only one vehicle per advisor.

Himachal Pradesh: 6 dead, 5 injured as tree falls near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib

At least six people died, and five were injured after a hollow tree was uprooted near the Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib parking area in Kullu in Himachal Pradesh.

Nepal government gives ultimatum to pro-monarchy protesters demanding return of the King, puts the former King Gyanendra Shah under travel ban

Intensifying its crackdown on pro-monarchy protests that erupted in Nepal, the Nepal government has put the leaders supporting the protests, including former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Nepal Rashtriya Panchayat Chairman Nav Raj Subedi, under a travel ban.

‘Read Namaaz, eat beef, keep Roza’: Ahmed Raza tortured daughter of the Hindu family where he was a driver; took her jewelry, forced her...

The Hindu woman from Basti district of Uttar Pradesh has said her family's driver Ahmed Raza sexually assaulted her at knife point, and coerced her into converting to Islam after a fake marriage.

Uttar Pradesh: Porn racket involving 400 women was operated out of a bungalow in Noida, international links uncovered

The couple in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly lured hundreds of women through social media under the pretext of modeling assignments and filmed pornographic videos.

Operation Brahma: India, once again steps ups to help a neighbour in need, sends relief material and rescue teams to Myanmar after the tragic...

India extended its assistance to Myanmar through 'Operation Brahma'. On Saturday (29th March), India deployed two naval ships and an army field hospital unit to carry out relief work in the country.

Malayalam star Mohanlal expresses regret after his film ‘Empuraan’ shows Hindus in bad light, regrets distress to fans, assures removal of such references

Superstar Mohanlal issued a statement on Sunday, days after the release of 'L2: Empuraan', addressing outrage surrounding the film's depiction of Hindus and the Godhra riots.

Uttar Pradesh: Shiv Sagar files complaint against threats and caste slurs by Muslim youths in Bareilly; accused also used to hurl abuses in front...

Sagar further stated that the group warned him against reporting the incident to the authorities, threatening him with dire consequences. He expressed concerns for his life and requested police protection along with legal action against the accused.

Kerala Catholic Bishop’s Council asks Kerala MPs to support Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, wants changes in unconstitutional and unjust sections of Waqf

In a press release dated March 29, 2025, the KCBC asked for the amendment of the "unconstitutional and unjust sections" of the Waqf Act.

Madhya Pradesh: Muslims fight among themselves during protests against Waqf Amendment Bill, attack each other with knives and sticks

"At around 1 pm, during 'Zohar' prayers, a dispute broke out between Shakil Ahmad, president of the Muslim Festival Committee, and one Syed Sawesh Ali over wearing the black armband as part of the protest," said Sub Inspector Rajkumar Singh Choudhary.

British MPs lobby for construction of ‘international airport’ in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, meddle in India’s internal affairs

The letter was signed by Mohammad Yasin, Debbie Abrahams, Zubair Ahmed, Tahir Ali, Rosena Allin-Khan, Stella Creasy, Tan Dhesi, James Frith, Gill Furniss, Adnan Hussain, Imran Hussain, Lord Qurban Hussain, Afzal Khan, Abtisam Mohamed, Lord Mohammed of Tinsley, Andrew Pakes, Yasmin Qureshi, Naz Shah, Baggy Shanker and Zahra Sultana.

Chhattisgarh: 15 Naxalites surrender before Police in Dantewada, to receive benefits under rehabilitation policy

In a significant development, 15 Naxalites surrendered before the Dantewada police on Saturday.

Trump administration to formally shut down USAID, its activities to be fully merged with State Department

US President Donald Trump's administration is moving to formally end the US Agency for International Development (USAID)

Another lie to target Hindus? Islamists first lie about Muslim man being killed for resisting Holi colours, then obfuscate why rioters were arrested in...

Sharif's family claimed they did not understand why they were booked by the police. However, the FIR registered by Unnao Police made it clear that several attendees of Sharif's last rites tried to instigate the mob and blocked the national highway, causing difficulties to commuters.

Hindu religious flags removed ahead of Navratri in Damoh, Hindu groups demand suspension of official

Collector Sudhir Kochar confirmed that notices have been issued in the matter and a report will be submitted to the state by 10th April. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shrutikirti Somvanshi assured a high-level inquiry into the matter to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

Mohanlal starrer Empuraan receives backlash for grotesque misportrayal of 2002 Gujarat riots and pushing an anti-Hindu narrative

Mohanlal starrer Empuraan allegedly portrays the events after the Godhra riots in a manner that pushes an anti-Hindu narrative

Rahul Gandhi demands cancellation of offshore mining tenders, writes to PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi condemning offshore mining, urges govt to cancel tenders

Legal heat on Kunal Kamra: Multiple cases filed for derogatory remarks against Eknath Shinde

Three cases were filed against Kunal Kamra, who was granted interim anticipatory bail on Friday, over his derogatory remarks against former Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.

Karnataka: Elderly couple commits suicide after losing Rs 50 lakh in cyber fraud

An elderly couple died by suicide in Beedi village in the Belagavi district of Karnataka after allegedly losing over Rs 50 lakh to cyber fraud.

Jaipur: Clashes erupt after miscreants vandalised the idol of Veej Tejaji Marahaj, locals block roads demanding action

Clashes erupted in the Sanganer area of Jaipur in Rajasthan after some unidentified miscreants vandalised a statue of revered Veer Tejaji Maharaj late on Friday

Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Accused files bail plea, claims case is ‘false’

The bail application states that the FIR was registered improperly. It also states that Shehzad has fully cooperated with the investigation and that all evidence is already with the police, making any tampering impossible.

ST children being brainwashed for Christian conversion: MP Child Commission finds 48 tribal kids in illegal hostel run by ‘Sign for India’ school in...

The Gond and Baiga tribal children were fully converted to Christianity. They pray to Jesus, hold Bibles, and follow Christian rituals. The Baiga tribe, which is already facing extinction in many regions, is reportedly being aggressively targeted by such missionaries.

Provide special protection to Kunal Kamra just like Kangana Ranaut was provided when we had a ‘rift’ with her: UBT Sena’s leader Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut demanded special protection for satirist Kunal Kamra on Saturday, after three more cases were filed against him at Khar police station for his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

US university launches ‘Hinduphobic’ course, distorts meaning of Hinduism and links it with extremism, cries foul after student complains

The controversial course misrepresents certain statements about the Hindu religion as facts. For example, the course claims that the word 'Hindu' is a modern construct and has no historical basis.

Had physical relationship on the pretext of taking abroad, made videos and demanded money: Read what the complainant said against convicted Pastor Bajinder Singh

During a meeting at preacher's house in Chhat, Pastor Bajinder Singh and his henchmen Jatinder Pastor, Akbar Pastor, Sattar Ali, Sucha Singh, Rajesh Chaudhary and Sandeep Pehalwan allegedly abused and beat up the victim. She further stated that they outraged her modesty and issued death threats if she disclosed the incident to anyone.

‘We will file a fake SC/ST case against you’: 10 men gang-rape minor girl in Darbhanga, silence victim’s family by threatening false atrocity cases

All the 10 accused gangraped the minor girl and recorded her obscene videos. They threatened to release her video is she did not come to meet them whenever called by them.

Nepal: 2 dead in violence during pro-monarchy protests, former PM Dahal accuses former King Gyanendra of inciting violence

Nepal's former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has accused former King Gyanendra Shah of inciting violence on Friday, which claimed lives of two people. He urged government to take actions against the former monarchy.

Chhattisgarh: 16 Naxals killed, large cache of arms, ammunition seized in Sukma encounter

In a significant blow to Naxals, security personnel gunned down 16 Naxals and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in a major encounter in the Kerlapal area of Sukma district, said Sukma SP on Saturday.

Death toll from 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar rises to 674, with 1670 injured

Myanmar's military junta said 68 people were missing in the Mandalay region. The death toll from the earthquake that struck central Myanmar could exceed 10,000, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimated according to their early modeling on Friday.

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh transferred from the Delhi HC to the Allahabad HC

This move follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, which proposed Justice Singh's repatriation to his parent High Court, Allahabad, in November 2024.

Is everyone really equal in the eyes of law? What would have happened if instead of Justice Yashwant Varma, bundles of cash were found...

Supreme Court lawyer Reena Singh says, "If so much cash was recovered from a common man's house, agencies like the police, Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate or CBI would have taken immediate action. The accused would have been taken into custody, and interrogation would have begun. A case would have been registered under various sections of the law like Money Laundering (PMLA, 2002), Income Tax Act 1961 and Prevention of Corruption Act."

When love becomes fatal: Data reveals shocking increase in cases of men and women killing their spouses and partners

Recent reports indicate a troubling trend of husbands killing their wives and vice versa across the country, with several high-profile cases coming up in the media

Modi government clears biggest ever defence deal to purchase 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over ₹62,000 crore from HAL

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Friday gave its nod for the biggest ever deal to buy 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over Rs 62,000 crore for the Indian Army and Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Is ‘Aar ya paar ki ladai 2.0’ brewing? How the Waqf Amendment Bill is being politicised and threats of 2020 anti-CAA protests like ‘instability’...

All India Maljis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and its party supremo Asaduddin Owaisi have been opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill.

Cabinet approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme for making India Atmanirbhar in electronics supply chain, aims to generate production worth ₹4,56,500 crore

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of ₹22,919 crore

Nepal: Pro-monarchy activists clash with security forces, curfew imposed in several places

The pro-monarchy protestors are demanding the restoration of monarchy and the Hindu kingdom in the country.

Nationwide agitation rocks Turkey as President Erdogan jails main opposition leader, assault on media and protestors ensues: Know what is happening

At least 2000 people protesting Imamoglu's arrest have already been apprehended by President Erdogan's government.

Samajwadi Party MP Ramjilal Suman refuses to apologise for calling Rajput king Rana Sanga a ‘traitor’, claims to have told the truth

Ramji Lal Suman also claimed that Muslims helped Hindu devotees during the stampede in the Mahakumbh Mela. He added that Muslims even provided shelters to Hindu devotees in their homes.

Reality of AAP’s ‘education revolution’: 20,000 new classrooms were claimed but only 7,000 constructed, toilets and storerooms counted as classrooms

The minister further alleged that during the Kejriwal government, more money was spent on publicity than on work. He said, 'Rs 4 crore was spent on the happiness curriculum and Rs 20 crore 87 lakh was spent on its publicity. Rs 49 lakh was spent on the patriotism curriculum and Rs 11 crore 49 lakh was spent on its publicity.' 

India is not a Dharamshala: Read how Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 prevents illegal immigration, several new features added

Foreigners who use fake documents, enter India illegally or break their visa rules will face strict action under the law.

Bihar: Tensions erupt in Samastipur after Hanuman idol vandalised by unidentified miscreants

The locals alleged a conspiracy behind the idol vandalisation. One of the locals said that the idol was vandalised after everyone had left after performing the daily prayer

Blockade at Shambhu and Khanauri borders cleared, farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has ended fast: Punjab govt tells Supreme Court

Punjab Government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has cleared the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders near Haryana

‘Murtad’, ‘mocking Babri demolition’: Islamists attack actor Salman Khan for sporting a Ram Janmabhoomi edition luxury watch

Islamists are calling for a boycott of Salman Khan's upcoming movie after he posted pictures sporting a Ram Janmabhoomi edition luxury watch.

Gujarat: Tribals are being converted, hundreds of churches come up but no mention in government records, Hindu activists of Tapi fear their existence will...

Dang and Tapi, two districts in the southeastern part of Gujarat, are deeply affected by the illegal conversion of unsuspecting tribals living in rural areas

Sambhal: Police enforce ‘no Alvida Namaz on Roads’ order strictly, conduct flag march outside Jama Masjid

The Sambhal administration has issued instructions to ensure that 'Alvida Namaz' is offered only at Eidgahs and mosques and not on roads

Leftist SFI protesters heckle West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during her address in London, she tells protesters to go back to Bengal and strengthen...

Mamata Banerjee kept dodging the questions of the protesters and kept expressing gratitude for being invited to the institution. Calling herself a 'Royal Bengal Tiger', she said that she did not care for anyone

AIMPLB calls on Muslims to wear black bands in protest against Waqf Amendment Bill on Ramzan’s final Friday

The Waqf Amendment Bill, per AIMPLB, was part of a "sinister conspiracy" to snatch Muslim charity and religious organizations.