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‘If you want to marry, we can help you’ CJI SA Bobde tells Maha Govt employee accused of raping a minor while granting him...

CJI SA Bobde was hearing a plea seeking protection from arrest by a now Maharashtra Government servant in a 2014-15 rape case

After PM Modi took a COVAXIN jab, Asaduddin Owaisi raises aspersions on the efficacy of Serum Institute’s COVISHIELD vaccine

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi fuelled apprehensions over the effective of Serum Institute's COVISHIELD vaccine after Germany restricted its use to people within the age group of 18-64

Still living in fear, no compensation yet for our losses: A year on, OpIndia spoke to the owner of a parking lot burnt down...

The owner of the parking lot that was burnt down by rioters in Delhi's Shiv Vihar said that the cars were ransacked a day before the actual violence gripped the national capital

‘No impact from Chinese hacking attempt at power grid’: Govt says no data breach occurred

A US-based research organisation had claimed that Chinese cyber attack may have been the reason behind Mumbai's power grid failure in October 2020.

‘Inserted her hand claiming she was planting a tree’: LGBT activist Divya Dureja accused of sexual assault under pretext of shamanic ritual

A popular LGBT activist Divya Dureja has been accused of sexual assault by Elodie Gendron under pretext of a Shamanic ritual.

Aligarh, UP: Minor Dalit girl found dead in a field, rape and murder suspected

The minor from Aligarh had gone to collect fodder for the cattle on Sunday morning. Her body was found in a wheat field in the evening.

Pakistan: ‘Money of Muslims can’t be spent on building temples as per Sharia’, says Jamaat-e-Islami

During a press conference, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Siraj-ul-Haq rejected the idea of using taxpayers' money for constructing temples in Pakistan.

“You better withdraw the petition, warna jo kaam karte ho wo bhi band ho jaega”: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner over frivolous PIL

A plea was filed in the Delhi High Court by a petitioner seeking directions from the court to the state of Himachal Pradesh to release water through Western Yamuna Canal

From MEA Jaishankar to CM Patnaik: Leaders across the political spectrum join COVID-19 vaccination drive

The 2nd phase of the Covid vaccination drive kicked off today, with PM Modi taking his first vaccine at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Rashmi Samant, president-elect of Oxford Student Union resigns after online attacks over her Hindu roots and old social media posts

An Oxford University staff member dragged Rashmi's parents in the controversy, using their display picture which had Lord Ram's photo.

Don’t fall for propaganda! WhatsApp will not have to breach end-to-end-encryption to follow the new IT guidelines

We're all well aware that the Govt of India has recently notified the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

Gujarat 2002: The iconic photo(s) that were never taken and the question of ‘victimhood’

How the 59 Karsevaks who were burnt alive were never the victims of violence for the 'liberals'

After a massively successful Modi Para group rally, The Wire tries to peddle ‘anti-BJP’ narrative in West Bengal: Read how

The Modipara volunteers handcuffed themselves and covered their mouth with black cloths to symbolically protest against TMC.

Leftist Historian, who got the book on Delhi riots de-platformed, gives ‘activist’ Malala Yousafzai platform to propagate anti-India narrative

Malala, who had fled Pakistan after being shot at by Talibanis, has continued to peddle Pakistani propaganda against India.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad woman Ayesha commits suicide by jumping into Sabarmati River, last video message goes viral

A video has gone viral on social media where Ayesha, a young woman, can be heard announcing her decision to commit suicide.

‘Bring resolution against CAA, law for Muslim reservation’: Abu Azmi threatens to protest against Maha govt if demands not fulfilled

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi has asked the state government to bring a law to provide 5% reservations to Muslims in the state.

Bihar: NDA keeps its promise, free coronavirus vaccination for all in the state

Free Covid-19 vaccine for all announced in Bihar, poll promise fulfilled following a decision by CM Nitish Kumar.

Meet Abbas Siddiqui, Rahul Gandhi’s new ally who wanted 50 crore Indians to die from ‘Allah’s virus’

Peerzada Abbas Siddiqui joined hands with the Communist party and the Congress, even though they have lost ground in the State.

Kanpur: Fashion designer accuses one Arif of sexually exploiting her under a fake identity, complaint registered

The woman has alleged that Md Arif had claimed to be a Hindu boy pursuing MBA in Mumbai.

‘Liberals’, assorted trolls come up with bizarre response after PM Modi takes Covaxin shot

PM Modi takes made-in-India coronavirus vaccine jab, 'liberals' continue to fear-monger.

‘I may decide to beat them a third time’: Donald Trump hints at 2024 run for presidency in first speech after leaving White House

Donald Trump hinted at a presidential run in 2024 and rubbished rumours that he may launch his own party

‘Child Abuse’: After outrage, Peel Region in Canada reverses guidelines directing parents to isolate children in separate rooms

Peel Region in Canada advised parents to isolate their children for two weeks if classmates tested Covid-19 positive.

Swara Bhasker conveniently forgets Godhra massacre of Hindus, shares Muslim man’s image to say ‘never forget’ what followed

Besides whitewashing Islamist violence of Godhra Train Burning incident, actor Swara Bhasker has also vigorously defended Umar Khalid, the prime accused of the anti-Hindu Delhi riots

Did you know: Nehru loved ‘555’ brand cigarettes so much that a special plane flew from Bhopal to Indore only to pick them up

Independent India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru did have expensive taste

The second phase of Covid-19 vaccination starts today: Here is all you need to know about registering in Co-Win 2.0 portal

Covid Vaccination program's next phase commenced on March 1, 2021. PM Modi also took Bharat Biotech's vaccine Covaxin today.

Gujarat 2002: Never forget the carnage and how the media and andolanjeevis perpetuated the ‘Dara Hua Musalman’ bogey

Never forget that the 'liberals' propagated 'Dara Hua Musalman' narrative while piggybacking on the dead bodies of 59 Hindus killed by Muslim mob.

Mumbai power grid failure may have been a Chinese cyber-attack, says US-based research organisation

A research quoted by NYT says that Chinese malware attack may have caused the massive power grid failure in Mumbai in October 2020.

Assamese gamosa, South-Indian nurse and Bharat-made COVAXIN: PM Modi’s vaccine symbolism is bound to burn ‘liberals’

Opting for COVAXIN, PM Narendra Modi took his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi

AIIMS nurse P Niveda says how PM Modi reacted on receiving the first dose of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin

Health worker P Niveda, who hails from Puducherry, administered the first dose of the vaccine to PM Modi.

The assault on Gopal Mazumdar’s mother is a reminder of the brutal Sainbari massacre, where a mother was force-fed the blood of her sons

During the Sainbari attack, the newborn child of the family was thrown into the fire, and eyes of the elder son were gouged out. Two Sain brothers and a private tutor were brutally murdered.

After Muslim mob set a train on fire in Godhra in 2002, did Hindu mob rape a Muslim woman, slit her stomach and flung...

While Kauser’s death was unfortunate, the lies surrounding it only fanned the bitterness in an already embittered environment.

PM Modi takes the first dose of Made-in-India Bharat Biotech’s COVAXIN vaccine as second phase of Covid-19 vaccination starts

PM Modi waited for the second phase of vaccination to begin as while he is a senior citizen, the first phase of vaccination was for frontline workers, like doctors, nurses and others who are more vulnerable to catching the virus.

Madhya Pradesh is preparing to change the names of Bhopal, Idgah Hills, Obedullahganj, Begumganj and others: Report

The BJP Government in Madhya Pradesh is preparing to change the names of numerous places at once, which includes Bhopal.

Muslim supporters forget and forgive Biden administration for bombings in Syria as ‘Hijabi’ woman addressed press conference at the White House

Sameera Fazili, the Deputy Director of National Economic Council in Biden admin, addressed White House press briefing in a Hijab

Australian media slam Justin Trudeau for abstaining vote against China, calls his government the most pathetic in the history of the Five Eyes

Sky News Australia host called Justin Trudeau government the most pathetic in the history of Five Eyes nations

US: Liberals outrage over supposed ‘Nazi symbol’ at CPAC ahead of Donald Trump’s address, Jewish conservatives rubbish allegations

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is the largest gathering of conservative leaders and activists in the United States.

Rajasthan: Police officer suspended for animal sacrifice in Temple after animal rights activists get involved, case registered

A sub-inspector in Rajasthan was suspended for sacrificing a goat at a Temple in Paradva village under Kasbathana area.

Congress IT cell passes off old images of left parties rally to claim lakhs of people attended their rally in Bengal

Several Congress shared images of a political rally claiming lakhs of people had gathered in Kolkata for a Congress rally

Arvind Kejriwal dons tinfoil hat to become conspiracy theorist, claims BJP workers hoisted flag at Red Fort

Arvind Kejriwal, quite clearly, is making an attempt to shield Khalistanis despite overwhelming evidence of their involvement.

Gujarat police detain woman and her brother for dragging the woman’s abusive husband behind a tempo

The woman and her brother dragged her husband behind a tempo because he had abused and assaulted the woman

Gujarat local body polls: State Congress President Hardik Patel could not vote for his own party. Here is why

Earlier, sedition accused Hardik Patel had said that Congress has not been able to utilise him fully.

Arunachal Pradesh becomes COVID-19 free with zero active cases, fresh cases continue to surge in Kerala and Maharashtra

Total positive cases in Arunachal Pradesh stood at 16,836. with number of recoveries at 16,780 and number of deaths at 56

Watch: Mother of BJP worker recounts the horror of Friday when Trinamool goons attacked her and her son

Visuals of the old injured mother of the BJP worjer has caused much anguish among people on social media

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Rathod resigns from state cabinet over ‘dirty politics’, is an accused in Pooja Chavan suicide case

Earlier today, people of Banjara community had come forward to extend their support to Sanjay Rathod and demanded that the CM does not let him step down.

Punjabi daily Rozana Pehredar tries to whitewash atrocities of Khalistani terrorist Bhindranwale

Rozana Pehredaar compared Bhindranwale with revered Sikhs like Baba Deep Singh and Amar Shaheed baba Naudh Singh

Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi day after show of strength in Jammu, netizens take potshots at Congress party

Ghulam Nabi Azad hinted at the lack of 'reality check' within the party while praising Narendra Modi for not forgetting his roots.

Michael Vaughan compares curators to farmers tilling their land after England batsmen fail to score on turning pitches: Details

Michael Vaughan has been displeased with the pitches in India after English batsmen failed to score big on turning tracks.

Staring at obliteration, communists find God: Man dressed as Shiva campaigns for uber-secular CPIM and the lessons it has for political parties

A man dressed as God Shiva was seen campaigning for the CPI(M), a party that postures itself as a uber-secular communist party.

Congress heading for a split? G-23 rebel leaders may prop opposition candidate in party presidential polls in June

G-23 rebel leaders are giving out feelers that if Rahul Gandhi is re-elected as party president, Congress may be headed for a split.

Krishna Dhaba attack: Akash Mehra, who was shot at by terrorists, succumbs to injuries in Srinagar

Akash Mehra was shot in the high-security area of Dalgate in Srinagar by terrorists from a close range on February 17