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A group of 12 US states sue Trump administration to stop the ‘unlawful’ and ‘reckless’ tariff policies

The states requested the court to declare the tariffs illegal and prevent the government agencies from enforcing them.

‘India will identify and punish every terrorist and their backers, Pahalgam will be avenged’: PM Modi announces from Madhubani, Bihar

"Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders who have stood with us in this time", PM Modi said in Madhubani.

Pahalgam terrorist attack: Sushil Nathaniel was asked to kneel down and recite Islamic verses, shot dead after he said he didn’t know

Sushil Nathaniel received severe brain injuries and died in a hospital in Srinagar. His daughter was also shot in the leg.

Journalist Chitra Tripathi heckled by Islamists while reporting on Pahalgam terrorist attack, incident captured on video

Tripathi repeatedly tried to tell the people she was there to do her job, but the mob did not listen and continued to heckle her.

Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against Medha Patkar for not obeying verdict after conviction in defamation case by Delhi LG VK Saxena

The court warned Patkar that if she failed to appear for the next hearing and did not comply with the order of sentence, then the court would reconsider her probation and alter the sentence order.

US House Foreign Affairs Committee slams New York Times for whitewashing Pahalgam terror attack

The committee majority stated, "Whether it's India or Israel, when it comes to terrorism the NYT is removed from reality."

Indus Water Treaty suspended, Attari-Wagah Border closed, and Pakistanis asked to leave in 48 hours: Key decisions by Modi govt after Pahalgam terror attack

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a decades-old water-sharing agreement brokered by the World Bank

Kapil Sibal seeks to repeat ‘Nehruvian blunder’ as he bats for internationalisation of the Pahalgam terror attack

The Simla Agreement of 1972, signed between India and Pakistan, explicitly referred to Kashmir as a bilateral issue.

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla in counter-infiltration operation launched after Pahalgam terror attack; IED, AK rifles, pistol and ammunition recovered

In Baramulla, heavy exchange of fire took place between the security forces and terrorists during the counter-infiltration operation launched on Tuesday night.

Pahalgam terrorist attack: Netizens demand ban on release of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s film ‘Abir Gulaal’

Vaani Kapoor, who is the lead in the film Abir Gulaal opposite Fawad Khan, has found herself at the centre of the controversy. She has reportedly been vocal in social media debates surrounding Pakistani actors working in the Indian film industry.

Terror has no religion? Here is a list of incidents where Islamic terrorists murdered Hindus and Sikhs in Kashmir, only after checking their religion

Every time an Islamic terrorist attack takes place in the country, the terror apologist machinery gets activated with their ready-made, done-to-death narrative about how these attacks have nothing to do with religion.

Woman recalls chilling moments of Pahalgam terror attack: Her father was shot dead for failing to recite Islamic verse, terrorists also cursed PM Modi

Santosh Jagdale was pulled out of the tent by attackers who then accused him of endorsing PM Modi before killing him.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews security situation at terror attack site in Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow, NIA joins state police in probe

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the security situation at the site of the terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow.

‘Are you a Hindu?’ Bengaluru techie shot dead in front of his family in chilling Pahalgam terror attack

41-year-old Bharat Bhushan, a tech professional from Bengaluru, was brutally gunned down after terrorists confirmed he was a Hindu.

Tourism in Kashmir is cultural invasion? How National Conference MP Ruhullah fuelled hatred against ‘outsiders’, and stoked separatism in an interview

National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi had alleged that tourism in Kashmir is actually cultural invasion

Pahalgam terror attack: Terrorists identified, sketches released as security agencies launch extensive search operations

Security agencies have identified terrorists involved in terror attack in Pahalgam and released their sketch amid intensifying search operation.

Terrorists check names and circumcision before shooting Hindus, but for ‘secular liberals’ the first reaction to Pahalgam is ‘terror has no religion’

While Islamic terrorists reportedly belonging to the TRF specifically targeted Hindus, the Indian ‘liberals’, ever-ready to whitewash Islamic violence, justify it and downplay the religious motivations of Islamists behind attacking Hindus, resorted to peddling the same old ‘Terrorism has no religion’ narrative.

Tourist exodus begins from Kashmir after Pahalgam terror attack: Centre cautions airlines against surge-pricing, asks for additional flights from Srinagar

Airlines have been directed to maintain regular fare levels for flights leaving Srinagar, ensuring that no passenger is burdened during this sensitive time.

Supreme Court commutes death sentence of man who killed his wife, 4 children and raped his own daughter, for his ‘consistent efforts at being...

Convict Reji had an affair with another woman and wanted to live with her. He suspected his wife of infidelity

Global Leftist media starts covering up Islamic terrorism by Pakistan, calls Pahalgam terrorists ‘gunmen’, mentions ‘Indian administered Kashmir’ and more

Al Jazeera referred to Kashmir as “Indian-administered Kashmir” and described the terrorists as “gunmen”, thereby watering down the intensity and seriousness of the attack. In the video, Al Jazeera claimed no one had claimed responsibility for the attack, but stated that “the police blamed armed groups fighting against Indian rule”.

TheWire misquotes eyewitness to whitewash the selective targeting of Hindus in Pahalgam terror attack, quietly updates report after backlash

A report published by The Wire and authored by one Jehangir Ali quotes an eyewitness of the attack from a video that went viral minutes after it was uploaded online. In the video, a woman, clearly shocked by the attack, could be heard frantically saying that terrorists came and fired bullets at her husband after asking his name and saying he was not a Muslim.

Pahalgam attack: Trader unions and political parties call for complete shut-down in Kashmir valley, say they condemn the incident

Speaking to ANI on the complete shutdown in the valley, Bashir Ahmad Kongposh, General Secretary of the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Association, said that the complete shutdown was to show a strong condemnation and protest against the Pahalgam terror attack.

‘Dharavi culture’ is a myth, no one deserves to live in a slum!

The practice of slum tourism goes as far back as Victorian England and early 20th-century America, where elites would “slum” their way through the poorest neighbourhoods of London and New York.

Telangana Waqf Board claims 300 acres of land: 10,000 families worried about their future as it hangs in balance following the claim

The Telangana Waqf Board's claim to land in the Boduppal area has left about 50,000 people in a state of shock and uncertainty.

Pune Porsche accident case: Medics got 3 lakhs for switching blood samples, how corruption and influence worked at every level for the rich to...

Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) suspended registrations of Sassoon General Hospital's former head of forensic sciences department, Dr Ajay Taware and former casualty medical officer (CMO) Dr Shrihari Halnor. The two are facing trial in the case of swapping the blood sample of the accused teenager.

Hindus stripped and killed point blank after confirming identity: How the barbaric “Aurangzeb ki aulaad” is responsible for the Palgham terror attack

Over 25 tourists were brutally executed in Pahalgam, Kashmir, after Islamic terrorists checked their IDs and stripped them to confirm their religion.

Adani Group vs Hindenburg: Indian conglomerate emerged victorious in its battle against the short-seller

Following Hindenburg report, stock prices of all Adani Group companies plummeted, benefiting short seller Hindenburg, and Adani group's biggest public offering was abruptly scrapped

‘Pants pulled down, ID cards checked’: Hindu tourists targeted in Pahalgam days after Pakistan COAS Asim Munir’s anti-Hindu rant; several casualties reported

Terrorists reportedly checked ID cards and pulled down tourists' pants to check their religious identity, shooting them at point blank on being non-Muslim.

Infighting breaks out within the Congress over Karnataka ‘caste survey’ which shows drastic rise of Muslim population, decline of Lingayats and Vokkaligas: Details

While the grand old party set out to divide the Hindu vote bank, it ended up creating warring factions within the Congress. This explains why an otherwise stern, decisive and loudmouth Siddaramiah is now taking a softer approach, placating his own party members and vowing to promptly correct errors in the existing survey.

Hindu boy Kunal’s murder in Seelampur: Delhi Police arrest 9 people as they were fleeing to Nepal via Uttarakhand, Lady don Zikra denies involvement

Delhi Police has so far arrested nine people, including two minors, in connection with Hindu youth Kunal's murder in Seelampur area of Delhi. Lady Don Ziqra's brother Sahil is the main accused.

Amazed by India’s laser-like focus on future, richness of its history and tradition: US Vice President JD Vance

 Lauding the "deep connection" between the United States and India, US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said he is amazed by the richness of India's history and tradition and the country's "laser-like focus on the future".

Dear Leftist media, Judges are not beyond criticism, stop issuing Fatwas against Vice President Dhankhar for raising legitimate questions on the judiciary

In this vein, The Leaflet, a leftist propaganda outlet run by senior advocate Indira Jaising, published an article on 20th April 2025, attacking VP Dhankhar for criticising what he deemed judicial overreach. The Leaflet suggested that Dhankhar’s strongly worded criticism of the judiciary in a particular context comes at a multi-faceted cost, including political, constitutional and legal, moral, as well as credibility.

Muzaffarpur : Shamshad becomes Suraj to trap Hindu girl, sexually exploits her, forces her to convert and consume beef for marriage

He took her to a hotel in Patna, where he drugged her and subsequently committed sexual assault.

How the Catholic church sexual abuse scandal in Chile tarnished Pope Francis’ legacy

While Pope Francis has been hailed by millions for championing inclusivity, his papacy remains indelibly marked by the shadow of Chilean sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.

Jathibhanga massacre: How Pakistani Army, Razakars and their Islamist associates slaughtered over 3,000 Hindus in Bangladesh

The Hindu victims left their homes for India to save their lives but Razakars informed the Pakistani Army about the movement of Hindus.

The horror of Murshidabad: 10 Hindus, who lost everything in violence by Muslim mobs, narrate what happened to them

Hindu families have lost their homes and livelihoods in Murshdiabad. Their water tanks have been poisoned and they have been subjected to both rape and death threats. The Hindus, fearing for the safety and security of their families, had to flee to the neighbouring Malda district.

How Vietnam is restructuring provinces, reducing beurocracy and cutting down govt jobs by 30% to increase productivity and efficiency in a changing world

The decree signed to implement the changes came into effect in January 2025. It outlines provisions for early retirement, resignation, reskilling and training to facilitate the reorganisation of cadres, public employees and civil servants.

Business Standard invents quote from Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, falsely claims Editorial opinion was written by him

Panagariya was responding to a post by Business Standard that had attributed a quote in an Editorial to him, claiming he has 'written' it.

Guwahati Tea Auction Centre sells tea worth a record Rs 3850 crores in FY 2024-25

According to the reports of the Tea Board of India, there are over 1.22 lakh Small Tea Growers in 28 districts of Assam, and their tea area is 114847.89 hectares of land, contributing nearly 52 per cent of the total tea production in the state.

Kerala Government declares three-day mourning following the death of Pope Francis

A two-day state mourning will be observed on April 22 and April 23. Additionally, a one-day state mourning will be observed on the day of the funeral, which will be communicated separately.

PM Modi, US Vice President Vance welcome “significant progress” in negotiations for India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement

The two leaders also exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest, and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.

PM Modi welcomes US Vice President JD Vance and his family at his residence, gives special gifts to Vance children: Watch

A video shared from the visit shows PM Modi playfully interacting with the Vance children, Ewan and Vivek, who are seen sitting on his lap and chatting with him. Modi is also seen giving the family a tour of his residence.

6 years of Easter bombings in Sri Lanka by ISIS terrorists: Then and now, how the island nation has been handling Islamic terrorism

The suicide bombings by ISIS shattered a decade of peace that followed the elimination of the LTTE from Sri Lanka.

‘Fact-checker’ Zubair does it again, resorts to ad-hominem attacks instead of fact-checking claim about Islam considering idol worship bigger sin than rape

This has been his SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) of sorts for quite some time now. Zubair shrewdly avoids fact-checking arguments against Islam and tries to character assassinate the individuals raising those arguments instead.

Waqf property misused in Ahmedabad for 20 years: Salim and 4 others arrested for illegal rent collection after whistleblower Mohammad files complaint

In Ahmedabad's Jamalpur area, five individuals illegally occupied Waqf land, constructed shops, and collected rent for 20 years, while posing as trustees.

Sri Lanka Easter attacks anniversary: How a pregnant Fatima Ibrahim, wife of the ISIS terrorist, blew herself up, killing her 3 children with her,...

Fatima’s decision to end her life and those of her children, including the unborn one, highlighted the profound impact of extremist indoctrination. It reflects how radical ideologies can override basic human instincts, including a mother’s natural inclination to protect her offspring.

Cardinals conclave to be called after 9-days mourning period for Pope Francis to elect the next Pope, four Indian Cardinals will participate

Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to vote in the Papal conclave, four are from India. These include Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, Cardinal Anthony Poola, and Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad.

Rahul Gandhi spreads fake news in US that more people voted in Maharashtra elections than total adults there, claims ‘something very wrong with the...

Citing the example of the Maharashtra elections, Rahul Gandhi claimed that there was an addition of 65 lakh voters to the turnout lin two hours, which is impossible.

Congress keeps the caste pot boiling: Siddaramaiah vows to pass ‘Rohith Vemula Act’ even after Telangana closure report confirmed Vemula was not a Dalit...

Siddaramiah wrote a letter to Rahul Gandhi informing him that he had instructed his legal team to start drafting the “Rohith Vemula Act.” 

Karni Sena president Vinay Singh found dead in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur, bullet injury, gun in left hand: What we know so far

Singh left his home on 19th April and was untraceable throughout the day. The distress led to a missing person complaint, eventually leading the police to the crime scene. His motorcycle was also recovered from the scene. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bachan Deo Kujur, said that the matter is under investigation.