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House arrest, blasphemy accusations, forceful closure of shops and more: Muslim mobs are unleashing terror on Hindus in Bangladesh while police whitewash atrocities

After the news of the ill-treatment meted out to the Hindu community became viral, the same Muslims who threatened the Hindus for the past 7 days came forward to give out a message of 'communal harmony.'

Drug addiction, luring young girls and sextortion: How the sordid rape case in Varanasi exposed a sinister gang operated from Continental Cafe

Gupta had a gang of 15 men who used to trap innocent girls, sedate them with drugs, sexually exploit them and record their videos to further blackmail them so that the gang members and their customers could keep exploiting them.

“Disgrace to public, true representation of DMK”: AIADMK’s Kovai Sathyan on Minister Ponmudy’s offensive remarks against Hinduism and women

AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticised Tamil Nadu Minister K Ponmudy as a "disgrace" to the public and a "true representation" of DMK.

As Tamil Nadu, Bengal declare opposition to Waqf Amendment Act, Muslims in Kerala ask govt to do the same: Read how such resolutions have...

Muslim organizations in Kerala have asked both the Left government and opposition parties to adopt a unified resolution stating that the Waqf Amendment Act will not be enforced in the state

‘Indians deserved it. Terrorists should be honoured with Nishan-e-Pakistan’: Read what Tahawwur Rana told David Headley after the Mumbai 26/11 attack

Rana reportedly told Headley that the nine LeT terrorists killed during the attack “should be given the Nishan-e-Haider,” Pakistan’s highest military honour awarded posthumously for battlefield valor.

23 people dead in Nalanda as rains and storm wreak havoc in Bihar, total death toll reaches 80 in the state

The death toll in Bihar's Nalanda district has risen to 23, following storm and rains wreaking havoc in the area

Chhattisgarh: Missionary nursing college forces a Hindu student to convert to Christianity, Hindu organisations take out protest rally

On refusing to convert to Christianity, the student was thrown out of he classroom and was not allowed to sit for the examination.

Aligarh: Married Raza Khan claims to be Raja to lure Hindu girl, rapes her and blackmails her with explicit videos, pushes her to embrace...

Raza Khan has wife and two children, however, he tried to force the Hindu girl to marry him and even broke off her engagement with another boy.

Secular diabetic influencer in ICU after 20 takes of making reel against Baba Ramdev’s Gulab Sharbat to support Rooh Afza

Ravish Rathi – a promising YouTuber expected to defeat Modi in 2029 Lok Sabha elections – has been admitted to hospital after drinking almost entire bottle of Rooh Afzah sherbet while making videos and reels against Baba Ramdev.

What is SB 509 Bill: New proposed California law that could prevent opposition to Khalistani activities, persecute Indian-origin Hindu Americans

Given that the Indian government has been a vocal opponent of Khalistani activities abroad, aimed at secession of Indian State of Punjab from the Union, it could be labelled as a foreign government (under the proposed California State law) of employing 'transanational repression.'

Bihar: Missionaries were building churches by calling them schools, used to convert people to Christianity by luring them with ₹1000 and marriage

Ramnath Manjhi said that the missionaries gradually started coming to the building under construction and started praying every Sunday. Whoever participated in the prayers was given a thousand rupees in an envelope.

Khalistanis are intimidating Himachali YouTuber over a video about Bhindranwale, demand apology, he narrates his ordeal to OpIndia

The Himachali YouTuber has been receiving threats from international numbers as Khalistanis have been constantly harassing him.

Centre appoints advocate Narender Mann as special public prosecutor in case against 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana after his extradition

This comes after the US Secretary of State had signed the surrender warrant authorizing Rana's extradition to Indian authorities on February 11. Rana's legal counsel subsequently filed an emergency stay motion seeking to challenge that order.

Protests against Waqf Amendment Bill turn violent in West Bengal after Mamata’s call, vehicles vandalised and saffron flags removed

The bus driver was allegedly forced to remove a saffron flag from his vehicle by the Islamist demonstrators.

Bihar: Villagers vandalise church being built in the guise of a school in Chhapra, allege forced conversion by Christian missionaries

Locals said that the missionaries gave them bottles filled with special water and advised them to drink it for 20 days. They also asked locals to chant 'Hallelujah'.

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw debunks Congress leader’s claim that section 44 (3) of Data Protection Act 2023 ‘destroyed’ RTI Act : Here’s what he...

Responding to the Congress leader’s letter dated 23rd March 2025, Minister Vaishnaw wrote that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 “is in harmony with privacy principles as enshrined in the Puttaswamy judgment and the principles of transparency in public life as enacted in the Right to Information (RTI) Act.”

India revokes Bangladesh transshipment facility after ‘landlocked Northeast’ comment by Yunus: What it was, why revoked, and how it will impact already troubled Bangladeshi...

Indian government on Wednesday revoked the transshipment facility given to Bangladesh. Now Bangladeshi exporters will have to use longer routes, which will add significant delays and cost to the shipments

Who is Tahawwur Rana, the Islamic terrorist behind 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, who has been extradited to India by the US government

Rana is a close associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist David Coleman Headley, who is wanted in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

He is Canadian: Pakistan distances itself from 26/11 terror accused ex-Pakistan Army doctor Tahawwur Rana after his extradition to India

Pakistan has distanced itself from the 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana and said that it is "very clear" that he is of Canadian nationality.

MSC Turkiye makes historic berth at Adani Ports operated Vizhinjam Port, marking milestone in Indian maritime sector

Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), today welcomed one of the world's largest and most eco-friendly container vessels -- MSC Turkiye -- in a landmark moment for India's maritime industry.

Punjab Police tries to arrest journalists for reporting alleged sex scandal involving IPS officer, journalist thanks MHA for intervening and safeguarding their rights

The New Indian had released a couple of audio clips of an alleged sexual conversation between an IPS officer and an unidentified woman.

Reservation wall will be broken: Rahul Gandhi promises to dismantle Supreme Court’s 50% cap on reservations

Rahul Gandhi promised to extend the recent measures adopted by Congress government in Telangana on reservations, to a national level.

Kapil Sibal, the anti-Hindu legal crusader: From Ram Mandir to Delhi Riots, Waqf and more, how the lawyer-politician fights every case against the interest...

Kapil Sibal, a seasoned lawyer with decades of experience in the legal arena has been involved as a lawyer in many landmark cases which stirred outrage among Indian people, especially in cases where Hindu interests were involved.

Trump’s tariff war: US President announces 125% for China, gives 90-day breather for countries including India that have opted for negotiations

Earlier today, in a retaliatory move, China announced that it would increase its tariff on US goods from 34 per cent to 84 per cent starting April 10, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Telangana HC upholds death penalty for Dilsukhnagar bombers including Indian Mujahideen founder Yasin Bhatkal: Exclusive details from Court judgment

The prosecution meticulously documented the scene of the bomb blasts in the presence of independent witnesses. Seized items included critical material objects such as damaged cycle parts, detonator wires, blood-stained earth, and metallic fragments.

India withdraws transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh citing logistical challenges and congestion at ports

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the transshipment facility previously extended to Bangladesh

“Activists” trying to negotiate on behalf of Maoists: As Left-wing terrorism faces a wipeout, “Urban Naxals” try to build pressure on Govt for a...

As union govt has said that Naxal terrorism will be eradicated by March 2026, Urban Naxals have issued an open letter urging the govt for a ceasefire

Muslim mobs go on rampage in Bengal: As Mamata Banerjee vows to protect Muslims and their Waqf properties, Islamists join protests to show support...

Amidst the ongoing violence in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced her opinion in support of Muslims agitating against the Waqf Act.

Media, Mohammad Zubair lied that Delhi court ordered FIR against Kapil Mishra, only further probe was ordered, now stayed by special court

On 1st April, several media houses falsely reported that a Delhi court has ordered registration of FIR against Kapil Mishra in the 2020 Delhi riots case, but actually further probe was ordered

Delhi: BJP government cancels 177 nomination appointments made by previous AAP govt to govt boards, committees and other bodies

The BJP government on Wednesday canceled 177 nomination appointments made by the AAP government in the government institutions of Delhi, an order stated.

UK: Two teens found guilty of killing 80-year-old Indian origin man in Leicester, assaulter racially abused Bhim Kohli before punching him to death

The brutal attack left Kohli's neck and three ribs fractured. He was admitted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.

Domestic terrorism: US DoJ probes network behind attacks on Tesla, Geroge Soros funded radical group also behind anti-Musk protests

The FBI constituted a task force to probe the series of recent incidents of vandalism targeted at Tesla cars and dealerships.

Kanpur: Cab driver Wasim and his associates attack retired Army officer for his opinions on Waqf Bill, two arrested

The cab driver allegedly looted some documents and cash from the retired colonel.

Karnataka MGNREGA Scam: Men dress up in sarees, pose as women to claim wages using women labourers’ job cards

These men were reportedly employed in place of women under the scheme, and misleading attendance photos were uploaded to show that women labourers were provided employment.

Telangana HC upholds death penalty given to 5 IM terrorists including Yasin Bhatkal in Hyderabad bomb blast case of 2013

In the bomb blasts, 18 people lost their lives, and 131 people sustained injuries. The NIA court delivered its final judgment in December 2016.

2008 Jaipur Blast convicts smirk as lawyer recites poetry in court: Rehman, Saif, Salman & Azmi sentenced to life for killing 71

What shocked many in court wasn’t just the gravity of the crime, but the demeanor of the convicts—smirking, laughing, and utterly remorseless even as their sentence was read out.

Delhi: Himanshu stabbed to death because he married a Muslim girl, bride’s brother Shahrukh carried out the crime with his friend

A Hindu youth was murdered in Delhi's Gokulpuri area for loving and marrying a Muslim girl. On Monday night (7th April 2025), 19-year-old Himanshu was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law Shahrukh and his friend Sahil.

As protests against Waqf Amendment Bill start in West Bengal: Read how anti-CAA agitation also began in a similar way, targeting Railways

During the anti-CAA protests, Mamata Banerjee played down the assault on Railways which started in West Bengal.

Sambhal violence: Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rahman Barq appears in police station with 10 lawyers – Jama Masjid’s chief had called him ‘conspirator’...

In relation to Sambhal violence, on Tuesday (April 8, 2025), the SIT interrogated Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rahman Barq for about two and a half hours.

TMC MPs fight like cats and dogs, Kalyan Banerjee congratulates “gentleman who revealed activities of international lady”- Read leaked chats shared by BJP

According to Amit Malviya, the news of the clash between Kirti Azad and Kalyan Banerjee soon reached West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, who asked both to exercise restraint.

Owner of the Christian missionary hospital, where 7 people were killed by fake doctor, was represented by Kapil Sibal, Congress MP in forced conversion...

In November 2022, it was reported that a Dalit couple and their families were forcefully converted to Christianity by Ajai Lall. The victims were harassed by the Church authorities.

‘Last week tonight’ host John Oliver defends biological males competing in female sporting events, JK Rowling tells him to “Read the f***ing room”

JK Rowling wrote, “If you want to tell the world you’re happy to watch females suffer injury, humiliation and the loss of sporting opportunities to bolster an elitist post-modern ideology… fair enough. But maybe rethink using all too real and common sexual predation against young women as a punchline.”

10 years of Mudra Yojana: 52 crore loans, nearly 70% women beneficiaries, 1 crore jobs created and more

50 percent of accounts under Mudra Yojana are held by SC, ST and OBC entrepreneurs, ensuring wider access to formal finance to all sections of society.

Jaipur hit and run case: Congress functionary Usman runs over several people near Santoshi Mata Temple while drunk, 2 dead and 7 injured

A 3-year-old girl is reportedly among the injured who were admitted to the hospital after a drunk Usman ran over them.

Fake fingerprint and Iris scan data, fake UIDAI website and fraudulent claims: How Sambhal Police busted gang that ran a AADHAR forgery network

The gang began the racket in 2023 and made changes to the mobile phones linked to over 1,500 Aadhaar cards.

The anatomy of a coverup: A deep-dive into the execution of 2016 West Bengal SSC scam, CBI findings and court verdicts

WBSSC appointed individuals who submitted blank OMR sheets and had secured low ranks. It continued appointing candidates illegally beyond the expiry of the recruitment panel.

Dargah, Mosque, or just an illegal structure? What is the shrine of Salar Masud, where some Hindu activists climbed during Ram Navami procession, police...

While the Islamists are suggesting that ‘Hindu nationalists’ or ‘Hindutva goons’ climbed atop a “mosque”, in reality, it is not a mosque but a Dargah or shrine named after Ghazi Syed Salar Masud. It is not even his grave or mazar.

Muhammad Yunus, whose elevation to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser was backed by the West, urges US President Donald Trump to postpone tariff measures

A separate letter detailing the actions by Bangladesh will be sent by the Commerce Adviser to the US Trade Representative soon, the statement said.

Days after PM Modi’s Lex Fridman podcast, Rahul Gandhi changes tune from ‘Union of States’ to ‘Civilisational nation’: Political opportunism or a newfound realisation?

From once being an ardent advocate of India being a 'Union of States', Rahul Gandhi has seemingly shunned his constitutional prism to view India as a 'civilisational entity'.

Rahul Gandhi no longer willing to put oil in Lalu’s lantern: Is Congress trying to form a 3rd front in Bihar with Prashant Kishor...

RJD and Lalu Yadav's family kept their distance from Rahul Gandhi's padyatra to promote Kanhaiya Kumar in Bihar