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Kerala: Schoolgirl steals 750 grams gold from own home, ‘gifts’ it to her Instagram friends

Shibin and his mother had sold the gold for cash and repaired their house. They had kept the remaining 10 lakhs at home.

UP Model: No fresh Covid cases reported from 64 districts, over 8 crore doses of vaccine administered

More than 6.5 crore people have received their first dose of the vaccine while over a crore in the state of Uttar Pradesh are now fully vaccinated.

Shiv Sena MP claims no action against ‘Sulli Deals’ app: Govt says FIR filed before Priyanka Chaturvedi wrote letter, app taken down

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi wrote a letter to the Ministry of Electronics & IT alleging inaction against tthe contentious 'Sulli Deals' app

VVIP culture: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh’s convoy to his farmhouse blocks traffic for commoners on the highway

The person who recorded the video said that it has become a regular thing these days.

Taliban wants to join CPEC too, Pakistan says it is a good sign

On Saturday, the Taliban had described China as their “most important partner”.

Is BBC responsible for the death of Afghan Resistance leader Fahim Dashty? Here is what we know

Netizens have alleged that BBC Persia, while playing a conversation with Fahim Dashty flashed a number on the screen briefly, which they believe was his satellite phone number which Taliban used to trace his location for attack.

‘Cash for criminals’: San Francisco to launch scheme to provide 300$/month allowance for not shooting people

Candidates involved in shooting incidents or likely to be involved in one will be provided cash incentives to not indulge in shooting.

Sri Lankan Navy seizes 336 kg of heroin from a trawler, 7 Pakistani nationals apprehended: Details

The Sri Lankan Navy seized 336 kilogram of heroin from a trawler in an operation in Male and brought the haul back to Colombo

Former England cricketer Nick Compton dons Michael Vaughan’s hat, jibes at Virat Kohli fall flat as India win versus England

Former England cricketer Nick Compton did a Michael Vaughan during the 4th match between India versus England.

‘Aham Brahmasmi’: Actor Pratik Gandhi plays two diverse characters in his upcoming film Raavan Leela

Pratik Gandhi is portraying the role of Raavan in the movie Raavan Leela, slated to release on October 11.

Arunachal Pradesh MLAs to stop migration from border areas with China, constitute a forum

Arunachal Pradesh MLAs united to constitute a forum inorder to stop people migrating from the border areas.

NIA files charge sheet against 13 Bangladeshi immigrants accused in Bengaluru human trafficking case, lured victims under pretext of jobs

The case of human trafficking was originally registered at Ramamurthy Nagar police station, Bengaluru city on June 8, 2021

Politicians cheer crowded ‘Mahapanchayat’ even as third wave of Coronavirus comes knocking, Tikait justifies deaths for ‘bigger cause’

One hopes it does not happen, but if this Diwali you are asked to stay at home and not go meet your friends and family 'because of third wave', thank a 'farmer'.

Jasprit Bumrah broke THIS bowling record during 4th Test match vs England

Jasprit Bumrah reached a personal milestone of 100 test wickets during the 4th match between India versus England.

Tamil Nadu: DMK Govt accused of trying to trap intersex activist in false cases, human right activists condemn harassment

Gopi Shankar Madurai, in a Facebook post last week also accused the DMK government of trapping him in a false drug case.

Aravindan Balakrishnan and his Maoist cult in London: The sordid tale of exploitation, abuse and brainwashing

Katy Davies, daughter of Balakrishnan, recently spoke about her harrowing experience inside the cult headed by her biological father Aravindan Balakrishnan.

German Ambassador to China dies within two weeks of joining office in Beijing

Jan Hecker had arrived in China on 1st August to take charge of office. He had joined office on 24th August.

The Neel Patel Saga: Over 500 people allegedly scammed of crores. What we know so far

In February 2021, OpIndia reported an alleged iPhone scam in which a person identified as Neel Patel, alias Hitesh Patel was involved.

TMC’s Derek O’Brien claims majority of India’s population has not been administered a single dose of vaccine: Here is how he is misleading

O'Brien, who used to host a quiz show in the 1990s, when an entire generation grew up being in awe of the knowledge he displayed back then, claimed that of the total population in India, not even half the population has been given one dose.

Jharkhand: BJP MLAs perform Bhajan Kirtan to oppose state govt’s decision for Namaz room inside Assembly

The BJP MLAs embraced a unique way to oppose the Jharkhand govt's controversial decision to allow a separate Namaz room in the state Assembly

Clueless ‘farmer protestors’ say they want ‘anti-farmer black laws’ of CAA and NRC repealed, video viral

Farmer protestors say they are attending the Muzaffarnagar Mahapanchayat to protest against CAA and NRC.

Women demand rights under Taliban rule, attract Talib supporting counter-protests by others with ‘Death to America’ chants

Women in Afghanistan have again taken to the streets to demand fundamental rights be guaranteed to them under Taliban rule.

Rahul Gandhi tries to pass off old image of a Kisan rally as that of recent Mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar

The image is actually that of a Kisan rally that was held at Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, in February this year in defiance of the restrictions placed by state government to curb the spread of coronavirus

Iran is examining possibility of foreign intervention in Afghanistan due to Taliban onslaught on Panjshir: Details

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh, reacted strongly to the recent attacks on Panjshir, allegedly by Pakistan forces.

Afghanistan: Taliban kills 8-month pregnant police officer in front of husband and children

An eight month pregnant police officer in Afghanistan was shot dead by the Taliban at the Ghor province in the country.

Hostage situation in Afghanistan? Taliban refuses to allow multiple planes with Americans and Afghan refugees to leave

At least six planes carrying Americans and Afghan refugees are believed to be held in a hostage-like situation at Mazar-e-Sharif airport in Afghanistan.

Kerala: Trade union demands Rs 10 lakh as ‘gawking charges’ to let an ISRO truck pass, days after HC ordered abolition of ‘Nokkukooli’

‘Gawking chargers’ or Nokkukooli is a practice in Kerala where registered labour unions extort money from individuals or businesses to allow them to load or unload their belongings.

‘Will hang myself publicly if found guilty’: claims Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee before facing ED in coal scam case

The ED had summoned TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to appear before the investigating officer of the case in Delhi on September 6

Gujarat: Three bags full of books and literature on Islam found inside Vadodara anganwadi, police initiates probe

The police is also taking statements of Hindu children studying in Angandwadi if they were forced to read the said books.

Taliban says Panjshir Valley has fallen, NRF says the fight will continue: Details

Talibani spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced on Monday that the group has completely conquered Panjshir Valley, the last bastion of the resistant forces

Vasooli case: Former Maha Minister Anil Deshmukh may flee the country, ED issues lookout notice

Lookout notice issued against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Pakistan and Taliban attack Panjshir valley, the last Afghan stronghold, Amrullah Saleh’s house bombed

Meanwhile, at least a thousand including dozens of Americans and Afghans holding a visa for the USA or other countries await Taliban clearance for flights out of the country.

Third anniversary of Section 377 verdict: How Manmohan Singh govt stonewalled the removal of a colonial law that criminalised gay relationships

In 2009, the UPA-II government had the golden opportunity to outlaw the controversial provisions under Section 377, but it had it squandered the opportunity, choosing instead to take a conflicting stand and avoid responsibility.

Beheading video being shared on Whatsapp not made by Sudarshan TV, CMD and Editor in Chief Suresh Chavhanke suspects conspiracy to defame channel

Video of a mob attacking a man in UP and beheading of a boy in Venezuela combined to claim the UP was beheaded after beating him

Punjab: Drunk 72-year-old man caught raping a cow in the night in Ludhiana, fled after Dairy owner arrived

Dairy owner Munna Lal in Ludhiana, Punjab, woke up at 12 in the night and saw the mane raping his cow, after which the drunk man fled

Wuhan lab’s research on deadly viruses was funded by the US under the supervision of Anthony Fauci, reveals new book

A new book delves into a 'secretive project' on deadly viruses that the US had funded at the Wuhan laboratory in China

Former UP Governor Aziz Qureshi compares Yogi Govt to Satan, demons and blood-sucking monsters for actions against Azam Khan

Former UP Governor Aziz Qureshi said legal actions against Azam Khan are more oppressive than the invaders Ghaznavi, Abdali and Durrani

‘Lord’ Shardul Thakur memes flood social media after he scores consecutive half-centuries vs England: Read what he thinks about the nickname

Following his stunning batting display, marked by fours and sixes, 'Lord' Shardul Thakur memes have flooded social media.

FIR against family of deceased separatist Syed Geelani for anti-national sloganeering, wrapping his body in Pakistani flag

The FIR was lodged at the Budgam police station under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for wrapping body of Geelani in Pakistan flag

Military coup in Guinea: President Alpha Conde detained by soldiers, government dissolved and constitution suspended

The coupe leaders appeared on TV to announce the dissolution the government and the national assembly of Guinea with immediate effect

‘Farmer’ leader Rakesh Tikair raises Allahu Akbar slogans at Kisan Mahapanchayat, ups the anti-BJP election campaign in UP

Rakesh Tikait was spotted chanting 'Allahu Akbar' during his speech at the 'Mahapanchayat' in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Defection of Goa Congress MLAs to BJP in 2019 is similar to Judas’ betrayal of Christ, claims P Chidambaram

P Chidambaram said Congress had forgiven those who betrayed the party, but their betrayal would never be forgotten

No more ‘UP Ke Ladke’? Congress and Samajwadi Party may not join hands for upcoming elections

Ahead of 2017 legislative assembly elections, Akhilesh Yadav, the then CM of Uttar Pradesh and Rahul Gandhi, the then MP from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, like to refer to themselves as 'UP Ke Ladke' as campaign slogan

Germany: Afghan national with possible ‘Islamist Motivation’ stabs two in Berlin, including a woman for doing gardening work

An Afghan National stabbed a 58 year old woman multiple times in the neck in Berlin, and then stabbed a man who had tried to help the woman

Video of Kavita Krishnan comparing Hindutva to Taliban, Ku Klux Klan surfaces, she alleges that her comments were ‘twisted’

While India News played the video of Kavita Krishnan, she said that she never talked to the channel and it was lifted from Facebook

What BBC’s defense of Pakistan really tells us: The West is not the hero in Afghanistan

A BBC anchor shut down academic Christina Fair when she exposed the role played by Pakistan in the war in Afghanistan.

Tokyo Paralympics: Indian athletes create history with 19 medals, thank Modi government for the support they received

India has won five gold, eight silver and six bronze medals and stood at 24th position in the Tokyo Paralympics

Amid Covid-19 crisis, Nipah virus haunts Kerala again as 12-year-old boy dies in hospital, centre rushes expert team

A 12-year old boy died due to Nipah virus infection in north Kerala’s Kozhikode on Sunday morning, causing alarms across the state

Rohtak: 20-year old murders parents, grandmother, sister for opposing homosexual relationship

Abhishek, son of a Rohtak based property dealer named Pradeep, shot dead his family over a homosexual relationship.