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Allahabad HC says Muslim men who have multiple wives can’t be punished under Bigamy laws if marriage conducted under Sharia law: Details

The court pointed out that polygamy is mentioned in the Quran only once and that too for a fair historical reason.

India set to retaliate against Turkey after they supported Pakistan during ‘Operation Sindoor’: Deals worth billions on the chopping block

Turkish companies have worked in partnership with Indian companies in several key sectors including, metro rail, tunnel construction, airport services, education, media and cultural cooperation.

EAM S Jaishankar clarifies that no trade deal with US has been finalised, warns against premature judgement amid Trump’s claims that India offered zero...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that trade talks between India and the United States are ongoing, with negotiations still underway.

Darbhanga administration to take action against Rahul Gandhi for his allegations that Bihar Police stopped him from reaching Ambedkar hostel

After Rahul Gandhi alleged that Bihar Police tried to stop him on his way to Ambedkar Hostel, Darbhanga district administration said that they will take action against him for the violation of Section 163 of the CrPC

How Bloomberg, Reuters, NYT and others have been running non-stop Pakistani and Chinese propaganda without a shred of evidence, but a loop of lies...

However, as India published satellite imagery, elaborate and undeniable evidence of the damage inflicted on Pakistani terror and military establishments in the precision strikes conducted under Operation Sindoor, NYT changed tunes though not without downplaying Indian success.

Aligarh: Salman pretends to be Hindu youth Shubham to rent a room, runs away with minor daughter of landlord

The family members of the girl tried to reach their daughter and called the offender but his phone was swtiched off.

Indian state of Tamil Nadu overtakes Pakistan in terms of GDP, Maharashtra miles ahead of the bankrupt Islamic country

Despite such poor economic growth, Pakistan continues to boost its defence expenditure. In 2025, Pakistan hiked its defence budget by 16.4% amounting to $7.37 billion approximately.

Islamists threaten Hindu influencer with calls for beheading, rape and murder after her social media response to a Pakistani troll, AIMIM spokesperson joins in...

However, Indian Islamists living up to their reputation of taking things out of context and outraging over it, began circulating the said video with claims that the Hindu influencer insulted the Islamic prophet. The Islamists began hurling abuses and Sar tan se juda threats against Sharmishta on her social media accounts.

Axiom Space mission to be piloted by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla delayed till 8 June, 4 astronauts to reach ISS using Space X Dragon...

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla-piloted private astronaut 'Axiom Mission 4' launch to the International Space Station (ISS) has now been delayed to no earlier than June 8 this year.

Rogue communication devices found in Chinese-made solar power inverters exported to the US

Over the past nine months, undocumented communication devices have also been found in some Chinese batteries.

Donald Trump poses with Syrian President al-Sharaa who just months back had a $10 million bounty on his head by US govt, displaying the...

President Erdogan also participated in the meeting via phone alongside Trump, Mohammed bin Salman and al-Sharaa.

President Droupadi Murmu sends 14 questions to the SC asking to explain the Constitutionality of Judges setting a timeline for the President and Governors

President Droupadi Murmu under Article 143 (1) of the Constitution of India has sent a reference to the Supreme Court following its recent ruling that set timelines for Governors and the President to grant assent to bills passed by legislatures.

Questions raised on Turkish company Çelebi handling high security areas and cargo at multiple Indian airports after Operation Sindoor

Sumeyye Erdogan is married to Selçuk Bayraktar, whose company produces Bayraktar drones, which were used by Pakistan against India in the latest military confrontation.

Nearly a century after Hitler and his Nazi Party started dehumanizing Jews by comparing them to rats, BBC presenter Gary Lineker does the same,...

Gary Lineker, former England footballer and one of the highest paid BBC employee (some reports say highest), shared a video through his Instagram account where Jews were again compared to rats. BBC, the self-proclaimed neutral voice, which doesn't even call terrorists terrorists because they have to be 'neutral', has no problem with its presenters calling Jews rats.

Aurangzeb Ahmed, the ‘centre of gravity’, and Pakistan’s flight from reality: How PAF officer became the meme face of military collapse

As India dealt devastating blows with Operation Sindoor, Pakistan clung not to facts but to Aurangzeb Ahmed’s jargon-filled delusions, where “centre of gravity” became the national crutch for denial and a smokescreen for embarrassing military failure.

Historic success in the resolve of a ‘Naxal-free India’: 31 Naxalites killed in the biggest-ever operation against Naxalism at Karreguttalu Hill on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Karreguttalu Hills, which was once ruled by red terror of Naxalites, now proudly hoists the tricolour

Union Cabinet approves a new semiconductor manufacturing plant by HCL and Foxconn at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, the sixth unit in the country to...

Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission

Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defence systems were jammed to complete the mission in 23 minutes: Read how Operation Sindoor marks the Rise of Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Whether in drone warfare, layered air defence, or electronic warfare, Operation Sindoor marks a milestone in India’s journey towards technological self-reliance in military operations.

What really happened at Kirana Hills? As the US dodges questions about a potential nuclear leak, the quiet evacuation of nearby villages raises alarm...

Some unverified reports also claimed that an Egyptian aircraft carrying Boron, a substance used to suppress radioactive emissions, was seen arriving in and departing from Murree in Pakistan, sparking speculations about a nuclear leak.

Adani Vidya Mandir Ahmedabad ranked among top schools in the country by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training

Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad, has been ranked among top schools in the country, according to NABET score 2025

Chinese official media calls Pakistan’s fake claim of destroying India’s S-400 system in Adampur a ‘tech breakthrough’, day after PM Modi posed with the...

South China Morning Post quoted Chinese official news agency Xinhua saying that Pakistan’s air strike had destroyed India’s Russian-built S-400 air defence system in Punjab’s Adampur

After pro-Pakistan ‘Aman ki Asha’, liberals are simping over Turkey since Indians are giving boycott calls against Turkey and Azerbaijan

The Indian liberals are presenting the entire ‘Boycott Turkey’ and ‘Boycott Azerbaijan’ campaigns as a right-wing/bhakt initiative against the allies of Pakistan and not as what it actually is, a sensible reaction of India as a nation.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited registers ₹3,977 crore profit in January-March 2025 quarter, annual profit goes up by 10% reaching ₹8,364 crore

Net profit of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for January-March 2025 quarter fell from Rs 4,309 crore to Rs 3,977 crore from last year

All zoos and safari parks in Uttar Pradesh temporarily closed after tigress Shakti dies from Avian influenza in Gorakhpur zoo

All zoos and safari parks in Uttar Pradesh have been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure following the death of a tigress, Shakti, from Avian influenza at Gorakhpur's Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park

Yasin Malik’s wife wanted his release in exchange of BSF jawan Pakistan was forced to free: Semi-nude artist Mushaal Mullick’s rant goes viral

A video of Yasin Malik's wife Mushaal Mullick proposing exchange of BSF jawan for her husband in a Pakistani news show has been going viral on social media.

Amid calls to boycott Turkey over support to Pakistan, X account of Turkish news broadcaster ‘TRT World’ withheld in India

In a series of swift action against certain media outlets peddling propaganda and misinformation against India, the X account of Turkish news broadcaster, TRT World has been withheld in India,

No, Mr Trump, India won’t have dinner with Pakistan just because you want it to, global powers no longer take orders from Washington DC

Trade is a bilateral exercise. India is an economic superpower with a 1.4 billion population. Trade with India is not a benevolence that USA shows to India; USA trades with India because it brings benefits. For Trump to pretend he used 'trade' as leverage to make India agree to compromise on its national security and stop its military operation against Pakistan is profoundly stupid.

Trump brazens out $400 million Boeing 747-8 ‘gift’ from the Qatar royal family to be used as Air Force One, brushes off criticism and...

Trump defended his decision to accept $400 million Boeing 747-8 luxury jet as gift from Qatar by saying that the US should have the most impressive plane compared to the planes used by the leaders of other countries

Chief of Defence Staff along with chiefs of three services provide perspective on success of Operation Sindoor during deliberation with Veterans and Think Tanks

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan along with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Navy Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh provided a direct perspective from the Apex Leadership of Indian Armed Forces into the successful conduct of Operation Sindoor

Bihar: Muslim mob attacks Hindu wedding procession in Gaya, one dead, locals say police detained victims too

In her complaint, Sunaina Devi, a local resident said that hat a group of men, including Itipas Miya, Sonu Alam, Ehsan Alam, Mansur Alam, Chand Alam, Sohail Miya, Tusar Alam, Raju Alam, Tanveer Alam, Aslam Miya, Kaifi Alam, Waris Alam, Asim Miya, Samu Miya, Saddam Miya, Anim Alam, Roshan Alam, and others, began abusing the procession members, using derogatory terms like “Harijan” to target the Dalit community.

UC Berkeley’s student association ASUC votes against Hindu Heritage Month, triggers debate on representation and bias

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CYAN) strongly objected, stating, “Hindu students of Indian and non-Indian origin—many of whom know little about Hindu nationalism—shouldn’t be forced to take political stances on Indian politics to celebrate their heritage.”

ISI operative Ehsan Ur Rahim working undercover at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi declared persona non grata, asked to leave India

Ehsan Ur Rahim was working as a staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and has been asked to leave India within 24 hours.

The mystery of Kirana Hills: Nuclear storage facility, military arsenal, underground tunnels, and whispers of radioactive leak. All you need to know

The sudden interest in Kirana Hills surged after India's retaliatory strikes against Pakistan, with rumors of a nuclear fallout emerging on social media.

Terror-enablers Turkey and Azerbaijan face boycott heat for support to Pakistan

India’s message to Ankara and Baku is now crystal clear: If you arm our enemies, you are our adversaries. There is no middle ground.

From Barack-8 missiles to Harop loitering munitions and more: How India-Israel partnership gave India an edge during “Operation Sindoor”

The use of Israeli-made weapons in demonstrates how India and Israel are strengthening their defense cooperation.

Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking SIT probe on violent protests in Murshidabad over Waqf Act

The plea was filed by one Satish Kumar Agarwal, who flagged the failure of state authorities in discharging their duties/responsibilities to protect the life and property of Murshidabad residents.

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh on ‘indefinite leave’ after being caught with a young woman inside a hotel? Here is what we know so...

According to a report by BD Digest, the Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh was caught inside Hotel Sea Pearl in Cox's Bazar with a young woman.

No frenzy, no panic buying or public fear: How Indians showed firm faith in our armed forces and Modi’s leadership throughout Operation Sindoor

Everyone showed faith that the country was in safe hands. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Indians knew the armed forces would handle the situation with the precision and resolve they are known for, and the armed forces did not disappoint.

DRDO’s Akash, Brahmos, C-UAS and more: How Operation Sindoor was a massive victory for Made In India weapons and tech

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the D4 Anti-Drone Systems is an indigenously developed drone detection and neutralisation system. The Indian forces used these to thwart Pakistani drone attacks during the conflict.

Chinese air defence fails battle testing as Pakistan gets hammered by Indian drones and missiles all over: India maintains clear military and tech advantage...

Chinese economic heft is undeniable, but from the evidence seen, looks like their military technology has a long way to go before it can be considered among the best in the world. However, unfortunately for Pakistan, with no domestic defence industry, they have to make do with this Chinese technology for now.

As BrahMos makes a successful combat debut, read how the Russia-India joint venture was developed over the years aided by the vision of Atal...

On 9th July 1999, the first contract for the BrahMos project was signed under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Pakistan’s ISPR continues to lie, shares manipulated video of Indian press briefing to peddle false narrative

The Pakistani edit removed large portions of Wg Cdr Singh’s remarks where India firmly countered Pakistani aggression. Key facts that were omitted included statements about Pakistan’s irresponsible targeting of civilian infrastructure at Srinagar, Avantipur and Udhampur, and India’s swift and calibrated response.

Who is Obaidullah Syed, the owner of the Pakistani company that partnered with US firm to sell high-resolution images of Pahalgam before terror attack

Obaidullah Syed illegally exported high-performance servers, computing platforms and software application solutions to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) from the United States between 2006 to 2015.

Did India hit Pakistan’s nuclear site during Operation Sindoor? Viral ‘Radiological Safety Bulletin’ purportedly issued by Islamabad fuels speculations

A document titled 'Radiological Safety Bulletin' purportedly issued by Government of Pakistan detailing radiation leak at a facility in Northern Pakistan has gone viral on social media.

Congress tries to take credit for BrahMos, but avoids mentioning how they kept delaying, and never took any action despite multiple terrorist attacks by...

As Congress wants to claim credit for BrahMos, one must ask, what did they do with it? The answer is damning. Despite repeated terror attacks, especially the 2008 Mumbai attack (26/11), and countless strikes on Indian soil by Pakistani proxies, Congress never intended to use BrahMos even once.

After months of tariff war, Trump flips on China again, calls Geneva trade talks ‘a total reset’

 Following trade talks in Geneva, in which the United States and China agreed to withdraw reciprocal tariffs for an initial 90-day period, US President Donald Trump described the outcome as a "total reset" in relations with China.

Despite ceasefire, Pakistani drones continue to enter Indian territory, surveillance drone shot down in Jalandhar

As the situation between India and Pakistan remains tense, Jalandhar District Collector (DC) Himanshu Aggarwal informed that one surveillance drone was brought down by the Indian armed forces near Mand village in the district on Monday night.

IAF annihilated terror camps 100 KMs inside Pakistan, destroyed 11 air bases, yet Pakistanis are celebrating: What feeds this delusion of Pakistanis

Soon after a ceasefire understanding was announced on 10th May 2025, Pakistani propaganda machinery came into action to claim that somehow it was the victory of Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan-al-Maroos. In many areas of Pakistan, people burst firecrackers apparently to forget the chagrin caused by the Diwali Indian Armed Forces celebrated in Pakistan with their precision strikes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, wherein Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed tourists after religious profiling.

While India was fighting with Pakistan, several ‘Indians’ were openly cheering for the enemy: The ‘0.5 front’ Gen Bipin Rawat had warned about

A 12-year-old boy was stabbed by Moeed Khan in Shahjahanpur of Uttar Pradesh for talking about "Operation Sindoor."