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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath gets on the ground to boost people’s confidence in fight against coronavirus pandemic

On Saturday, UP recorded 26,636 new cases and 34,721 recoveries. The active cases in the state currently stand at 2,45,736.

Iran: 20 year old youth Alireza Fazeli Monfared beheaded by half brother, cousins for being gay

Alireza Fazeli Monfared, a 20 year old Iranian youth, was murdered by his brother and cousins due to his sexual orientation.

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan transfers ₹1500 crore to 75 lakh farmers under Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana

75 lakh farmers in Madhya Pradesh receive money in their bank accounts under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana

Hindustani Bhau detained by Mumbai police for protest demanding cancellation of 12th exams, had used an ambulance to reach Shivaji Park

Hindustani Bhau had reached Shivaji Park in an ambulance to a protest demanding cancellation of 12th Exams in Maharashtra

Imran Khan arrested in Amethi after playing ‘Imran aaya, naya Pakistan laaya’ song during victory procession

A Gram Pradhan in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh has been arrested after pro-Pakistan songs were played during his bike rally.

Supreme Court forms National Task Force to streamline oxygen allocation, orders audit of oxygen supplied to states to ensure accountability

The Task Force formed by the Supreme Court to streamline oxygen allocation would be headed by the Cabinet Secretary to the Centre

Call girl from Thailand passes away in Lucknow due to Covid-19, had come to India recently with help from agent Salman

A call girl from Thailand has passed away in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh at the Lohia Hospital due to Covid-19.

17 serving and 10 retired faculty members of AMU succumb to Coronavirus infection in the last 20 days

AMU has lost 17 serving faculty members to Covid-19 during the past 20 days, while 10 retired professors have also died

Did BJP leader Tejasvi Surya ‘apologise’ for his alleged ‘communal’ remarks on the BBMP bed scam? Here are the facts

After Tejasvi Surya took the names of 17 employees in the BBMP case who are Muslims, Congress party and media houses had attacked him

‘Madarsa-chhap’, ‘Mirzapur ke Lalit’, ‘Chhotu has grown up’: Here is why a war of words erupted between AAP’s Amanatullah Khan and BJP’s Tajinder Bagga

The allegations by Tajinder Bagga sparked a war of words between the Delhi BJP spokesperson and AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan.

Punjab Ministers led by Navjot Singh Sidhu hold a secret meet against party leadership: Here is what reports say happened

In all 38 Congress MLA and ministers led by Navjot Singh Sidhu have come together to mount pressure on their own party leadership

Chinese research paper, published 6 years ago by Chinese military backed authors, discussed weaponising Coronavirus: Reports

A 2015 research paper by Chinese scientists reveals nefarious plans to weaponise the SARS Coronavirus against the world.

Salman Khan starrer ‘Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai’ cuts scenes that showed young boys doing drugs, overdosing

Salman Khan starrer 'Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai' is all set to release on digital platforms soon and here is the scene that was cut by makers

Parody Tinder accounts of ‘newly single’ Bill Gates emerge after his divorce announcement, promise exclusive ‘third dose’ of vaccine

The fake profiles on Tinder appeared right after Bill Gates announced that he is getting a divorce from his wife Malinda Gates

West Bengal: Mukul Roy dispels rumours, says he will continue to be a ‘soldier’ of BJP

Bengal BJP leader Mukul Roy has dispelled rumours that he is moving back to the Trinamool Congress following the party's defeat.

Mayawati slams Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for migrant crisis, says state govts engaging in drama to cover up incompetence

BSP supremo Mayawati has slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the migrant crisis at the national capital.

Women threatened with rape, want to flee violence in West Bengal because of police inaction: NCW

NCW met Governor Jagdeep Dhankar and sought detailed information of the registered FIRs from police officials and the district magistrates.

Swati Chaturvedi accused of plagiarizing article on Himanta Biswa Sarma by Hindustan Times editor

Swati Chaturvedi has been accused of plagiarizing an article by Zia Haq, Associate Editor at Hindustan Times.

Donald Trump welcomes Federal Election Commission decision to drop case against him over his payment to pornstar Stormy Daniels

Donald Trump had paid $1,30,000 to pornstar Stormy Daniels ahead of 2016 elections allegedly to kill a story on their relationship

Amidst shortage, over 600 Remdesivir, 849 unlabelled vials found in Bhakra canal in Punjab, probe on: Read details

Due to the acute shortage, production of counterfeit Remdesivir jabs and black marketing is in full swing

Subramaniam Swamy calls S Jaishankar a ‘waiter’ and says he tested positive for COVID: Netizens fume, EAM clarifies

Subramanian Swamy stoked controversy after he targeted Dr S Jaishankar by referring to him as a 'waiter' and claiming he was COVID positive

Surat police arrest 5 for organising mass gathering to offer Namaz in violation of COVID-19 guidelines

Surat police have arrested 5 youths for allegedly organising a mass namaz prayer session on the night of May 6

Pune saves 30 tonnes of oxygen a day with help of audit even as Delhi Govt refuses Modi govt’s appeal for oxygen audit

Oxygen audits have helped hospitals in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad to overcome the oxygen crisis

In a Rajasthan village of 3,500 people, 21 die in 21 days after man was buried without protocol, village, that keeps no record, denies...

Amidst the 2nd wave of the pandemic, it has now come to light that 21 people have died in less than 3 weeks in a village in Rajasthan

Delhi oxygen-hoarding case: Another arrest in Khan Market racket, Matrix Cellular CEO arrested, Navneet Kalra still on the run

The two restaurants that were hoarding oxygen concentrators, namely Khan Chacha and Town Hall are owned by Navneet Kalra

Arvind Kejriwal govt expels 7 journalists from Whatsapp group after report critical of govt handling of oxygen crisis, senior journalists keep mum

The Arvind Kejriwal government has been the darling of the media for a long time but it seems to want absolute devotion

‘Where will you go if Muslims don’t run puncture shops?’ Congress leader DK Shivakumar shows open bigotry against Muslims while slamming Tejasvi Surya

Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar ended up stereotyping Muslims as butchers, mechanics and puncture fixers

FIR registered against Kangana Ranaut after TMC spokesperson files complaint, had called Mamata Banerjee a demoness

An FIR has been registered in West Bengal against Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for allegedly spreading 'hate propaganda'.

Hindu temples around the world come forward to help India in its struggle against COVID-19

Hindu temples in Thailand, UK, USA, UAE etc are sending funds and supplies to to India to help in the fight against Covid-19

Asianet News journalist calls Bengalis ‘Pakistanis’, says no use showing ‘Sanghis’ getting thrashed in times of Covid-19

Asianet News has issued an apology after their journalist said that they are deliberately not covering Bengal violence.

Resident doctors at Mumbai municipal hospitals launch protest over stipend arrears, threaten to go on fast

The BMC told the resident doctors that the incentive paid for Covid-19 work was adjusted in their stipend hike

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan to feature in new Zee show two years after Pulwama attack

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan will feature prominently in a new show by Zee called 'Yaar Julahay'.

Roopa Ganguly and other woman BJP leaders arrested in Kolkata for protesting against violence in West Bengal

The woman BJP leaders were protesting against the violence unleashed by TMC goons against women in West Bengal.

Meet AAP’s ‘Delhi ke Nirmata’: Who is Navneet Kalra, the businessman on the run after oxygen hoarding scandal was busted

Oxygen Concentrators have been found at Khan Chacha, Nege & Ju bar and Town Hall restaurants in Delhi, all owned by Navneet Kalra

AAP MLA Imran Hussain asked to appear before Delhi High Court following allegations of oxygen hoarding

Delhi HC has sought the reply of AAP MLA Imran Hussain after allegations of oxygen hoarding were made by a petitioner.

Uttar Pradesh govt launches testing campaign in rural areas, 5% positive out of 69,000 individuals tested so far

The teams, deployed by the Uttar Pradesh government, have been asked to arrange for telephonic conversation of Coronavirus patients with doctors.

USA: Separatist group ‘Black Hammer’ acquires 200 acres of Colorado Land to create independent Communist city

Radical anti-Semite, anti-white group collects about $65,000 to establish a communist utopia on a Colorado mountain top.

Shahbuddin redux: Media reports death of Chhota Rajan due to Covid, media says he is still alive

Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje alias Chhota Rajan was admitted to AIIMS on 27th April after testing positive for Coronavirus in Tihar jail

This only hurts nation: Several CMs, including YS Jagan Mohan Reddy slam UPA’s Jharkhand CM for petty politics over call by PM Modi

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren took potshots at PM Modi, after he called to inquire about ongoing Coronavirus pandemic in the State

Watch: Police personnel attacked by mob in Sangamner, vehicles damaged, employees of Zubair hotel booked

In one of the videos, the mob is seen chasing a police officer while he runs for his life.

Indic Collective writes twice to Supreme Court to list petition on Bengal violence for urgent hearing, court pays no heed

On May 3, the Indic Collective Trust (ICT) had moved the Supreme Court over the post-poll violence that has erupted in West Bengal.

Bengal post-poll violence: Mamata govt denies extension of stay to NCW chief, denies access to victims of violence

The Mamata govt has reportedly refused to provide an extension to NCW chief Rekha Sharma's visit, citing Covid duties for officials.

Delhi’s Covid black marketing: Day after 419 oxygen concentrators were recovered, 96 more recovered from Khan Market restaurant

The Delhi Police has recovered 96 oxygen concentrators from one Khan Chacha restaurant at Khan Market in Delhi.

Arvind Kejriwal govt opposes centre’s proposal to conduct an Oxygen audit in Delhi

Stressing that Delhi was unnecessarily seeking excess oxygen, the SG said, "On Wednesday, not one complaint of stock out was received from Delhi. It may be noted that this was based on supplies of oxygen of 585 MT the day before on May 4, made to Delhi."

Oximeters and Thermal scanners provided to Gaushalas are for employees, not for cows, clarifies UP govt after misleading reports in media

UP govt has clarified that Oximeters and Thermal scanners will be installed at helpdesks at gaushalas for the staff working their only

CIA embraces ‘Woke Ideology’, edgy Tumblr rhetoric now adopted by the US intelligence apparatus, leftists deny that this is happening

The CIA in the United States of America has enthusiastically embraced the 'Woke ideology' and is using it for propaganda.

West Bengal violence: 2 more BJP workers found hanging from tree, party says murdered by TMC

BJP Bengal has accused has accused Trinamool goons of murdering two of its karyakartas in Uttar Lakshmipur, Malda.

China’s new craze of sending animals as ‘surprise gifts’ via courier: All you need to know about bizarre ‘Blind Box’

Following the controversy, the courier company ZTO suspended the delivery executive and deducted his annual performance bonus

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro suggests Coronavirus was developed in a lab, later retracts blaming media of misquoting him

In his defense, the Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said that he did not mention any Asian country in his statement.

Refugees in their own country: Victims of Bengal post-poll violence narrate their stories from Assam camps

Nandigram MLA and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari had also asserted that over a lakh people have already fled Bengal since the post-poll violence erupted in West Bengal from May 2, 2021.