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‘Jack Ma is safe and sound’, is ‘laying low’ claims founder and chairman of equity firm Primavera Capital Group

Days after his unflattering opinion of the Chinese authorities, Alibaba founder Jack Ma went mysteriously missing

Condemn desecration Hindu places of worship: Conservative MP from Canada calls for resettlement of Kashmiri pandits in Kashmir

Canadian Conservative MP Bob Saroya has extended his full support to the Modi government for the resettlement and rehabilitation of the Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley.

Mumbai: NCP leader Nawab Malik’s son-in-law Sameer Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody in drug case

The NCB remand of Sameer Khan, the son-in-law of Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik ends today on January 18.

Uganda: Islamist mob attacks pastor and his wife, demolishes Church building. Here is what we know so far

After the converted Imam joined Church service, the mob demolished parts of the Church, including the roof, windows, benches, musical instruments and doors.

The vaccine diplomacy: The next battleground between India and China to dominate the global COVID-19 vaccine requirements

With apprehensions surrounding Chinese vaccines swelling, India has taken a lead in helping the world to combat coronavirus with its indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccines

Force the Vote: The churn within the Democratic Party, the ‘Fraud Squad’ and the plank for ‘Medicare for All’ that appears abandoned

Progressives within the party want to move the Democratic Party more and more to the left of the political spectrum.

‘Pakistan hand in the conspiracy against Republic has become obvious’: Arnab Goswami hits back at Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Arnab Goswami hits out at Imran khan and Indian media for twisting facts to attack him over his chats leaked by Mumbai Police.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan uses Indian media to target India ahead of Republic Day

Imran Khan tweeted on Monday that the transcripts leaked by Mumbai Police vindicated his government's claims about the Modi government's intentions.

While Times Now goes hammer and tongs after Arnab Goswami, here is what Times of India published ahead of air-strike

The Arnab Goswami private WhatsApp chats leaked by Mumbai Police have created quite the storm.

Farmer leader Gurnam Chaduni teamed up with Congress to topple Khattar govt in Rs 10 crore deal: Reports

Chaduni is also accused of instigating 'farmer' protestors to vandalise the venue of Haryana CM Manoharlal Khattar's rally earlier this month.

Went undercover as ‘Iftikhar Bhatt’, killed two Hizbul terrorists: The story of Major Mohit Sharma

Major Mohit Sharma from the 1 Para Special Forces was martyred in an anti-terror operation in Kupwara in 2009.

‘Madam Chief Minister’ poster row: Bhim Sena threatens to cut off Richa Chadha’s tongue, actress apologises for poster

The poster of 'Madam Chief Minister' showed Richa Chadha holding a broom. Many have called it an offensive stereotyping of the Dalit community.

Gujarat: Ram Mandir fund collection rally attacked again, riots in 2 villages of Kutch

Hindu rallies to collect funds for the Ram Mandir attacked in two locations in Kutch, Gujarat.

Waste of talent, resources and time: I watched Tandav on Amazon Prime so you don’t have to

Tandav on Amazon Prime would've died its own slow, painful death and vanished without a whimper has it not got the attention it got in past few days.

Pakistan: Demand for an independent ‘Sindhudesh’ intensifies, placards of PM Modi raised

The demand for a free Sindh nation, Sindhudesh, has been a long-standing demand of the people of the province.

After mouthing platitudes over farmer protest in India, Justin Trudeau’s police cracks down on protestors in Toronto

People in Toronto had taken to the streets to protest against the arbitrary closure of businesses and job loss due to lockdown.

‘Web Series Tandav can hurt religious harmony’: UP Police files FIR against makers, police team to be sent to Mumbai

An FIR has been filed in the Hazratganj Police Station in Lucknow against the makers of 'Tandav'.

Uttar Pradesh surpasses its paddy purchase target two months in advance, makes record payment to farmers

While the state government has surpassed the procurement target, Yogi Adityanath has instructed that the procurement of produce will continue in the state.

Pakistan claims India staged Pulwama attack after Mumbai Police leaks chat to embarrass Arnab, Republic hits back: Details

Pakistan has now issued a statement on the nonsensical controversy surrounding the private WhatsApp chats of Arnab Goswami

Fake letter on Delhi BJP’s letterhead circulated containing derogatory comments and inciting violence against protesting farmers

The fake letter from BJP leader Rajesh Bhatia contains derogatory remarks for farmers and incites BJP workers for violence against farmers

Shiv Sena to contest West Bengal Assembly elections

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut today took to Twitter to announce that the party will contest upcoming elections in West Bengal.

Bihar: Transgenders to be recruited into police either through direct appointment or competitive exam, reservations to be provided

The Bihar Police will now recruit people from the transgender community into its ranks and provide them reservations.

‘Azadi’ slogans raised at Azad Maidan in Mumbai as thousands of Muslim protestors gathered to protest against farm laws

The protestors raised 'Azadi' slogans in support of the farmers at the 'Kissan Alliance Morcha' that was held at the Azad Maidan yesterday

’Guilty until proven innocent?’: Ex-BARC chief’s daughter makes yet another appeal to Maharashtra CM as her father’s health deteriorates

Ex-BARC chief Partho Dasgupta was hospitalised after health deteriorated in judicial custody following his arrest in the TRP case

Enforcement Directorate seeks permission from Rajasthan High Court for custodial interrogation of Robert Vadra in benami property case

ED has sought High Court’s permission to question Robert Vadra and associate Mahesh Nagar in Bikaner land deal case in custody

Police to issue summons to makers of Tandav web series after BJP leader Ram Kadam lodges complaint against its Hinduphobic content

BJP leader Ram Kadam filed a complaint against actor Zeeshan Ayyub and web series Tandav demanding apology for insulting Hindu Gods

Congress admits Mumbai police leaked Arnab Goswami chats: Here are all the wild conspiracy theories they generated

Prithviraj Chavan has admitted that it was the Mumbai Police which leaked the private WhatsApp chats of Arnab Goswami.

Uttar Pradesh police arrest one Mohammed Taslim for sending porn videos to women on WhatsApp

Taslim would steal phone numbers of women from Facebook and Whatsapp groups and then forward porn videos to them.

British-Pakistani singer Zayn Malik says he loves India and fans can’t keep calm

Recently, Zayn Malik was heard singing Mohammad Rafi's Chaudavi Ka Chand in the track Tightrope.

‘Karnataka-occupied areas’ with majority Marathi speaking people will be incorporated into Maharashtra, claims Uddhav Thackeray

Bringing Karnataka-occupied Marathi-speaking areas in Maharashtra will be true tribute to martyrs of boundary battle, the CM said

Fake TRP Scam: Wife of former BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta files complaint with NHRC over torture of her husband in jail

The wife of the former BARC CEO also alleged that someone was paid to beat her husband in jail to falsely implicate Republic TV in TRP case

Troubles mount for ‘comedian’ Munawar Faruqui as UP police seeks his custody

The production warrant has been submitted on January 7 before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Indore and the Indore Central Jail, where Munawar Faruqi is serving his judicial custody.

Fresh legal trouble for Kangana Ranaut, Kashmir Ki Yodhha Rani Didda author accuses her of copyright violation

Kangana Ranaut's film Manikarnika Returns: The Legend of Didda is based on life of Didda, queen of Kashmir.

Watch: Akshay Kumar announces donation towards construction of Ram Mandir through a heartwarming video message

Akshay Kumar has announced that he will make a contribution towards the construction of the Bhavya Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Aurangabad vs Sambhajinagar: Shiv Sena continues to lock horns with alliance partner Congress

Taking a dig at its own alliance partner Congress, Shiv Sena in its mouthpiece "Saamana" said that the renaming of Aurangabad might affect the vote bank of "secular parties" as the renaming will upset the Muslim society.

Pista Dhakad, talent manager with reality show Bigg Boss, dies in road accident: Details

Pista Dhakad had been associated with the production house Endemol for a long time and was involved in Bigg Boss.

The curious case of Steve Jarding: How the specialist in failure Harvard Professor failed Nidhi Razdan

Steve Jarding is in the advisory board of the Kautilya School of Public Policy (KSPP) along with Nidhi Razdan.

PM Modi invited to UK for G7, British PM Johnson to visit India ahead of the summit

Earlier this month, the British PM cancelled his India visit as a guest during India's Republic Day celebration on 26th January 2021.

India Vs Australia: How Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar saved the day for India in Brisbane test

In an extraordinary display of determination, Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar went on to put a partnership of 121 runs for the 7th wicket.

PM Modi flags off eight trains from various places in the country to Kevadia to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Statue of Unity in Kevadia

West Bengal: TMC’s Katwa MLA, others take coronavirus vaccine out of turn

As a result of the high-handedness of the ruling Trinamool Congress party, a nurse from Bardhaman Medical College lamented that she was not vaccinated

Harvard University announced freeze on hiring two months before Nidhi Razdan claimed she was joining the Uni: Details

In April 2020, the Harvard University had announced that they were implementing an immediate freeze on hiring and salary.

Massive protests erupt in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir against road construction by China to move troops

People in PoK protesting against a 33 km road from Yarkand that China is building to move its artillery and military personnel in the region

Madhya Pradesh: 13-year-old girl kidnapped and passed on from truck to truck, gang-raped multiple times by nine men

After gang-raped on January 4, the minor girl was again kidnapped by a truck driver on 10th & raped by several truckers

Network18 Group terminates CNBC Awaaz anchor Hemant Ghai after SEBI banned him for fraudulent trading

SEBI had banned Hemant Ghai from trading in the capital market, and also from giving any recommendation related to stocks.

NIA summons pro-Khalistan outfit ‘Khalsa Aid’ in Sikhs For Justice in ‘Referendum-2020’ case, actor-turned ‘farmer’ Deep Sidhu also called

The NIA has summoned include officials of the controversial pro-Khalistan group 'Khalsa Aid' and also actor Deep Sidhu, who has time-and-again openly expressed his support to the Khalistan movement.

Biden to reverse President Trump’s policy on climate change, to end travel ban from Muslim countries

Amidst the threats from Islamic terrorism, in January 2017, President Trump had issued an executive order restricting refugees and travelers with passports from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Parler CEO goes into hiding after a series of death threats

Parler CEO John Matze Jr in the court filing said he and his employees are getting death threats

Watch: Mayank Agarwal wins hearts with a 102-metre six during Brisbane Test

When the team resumed playing post-lunch, Mayank Agarwal decided to dominate the Australian spin attack.

‘Not a single NPA in the three decades of its existence,’ Adani Group rubbishes Subramanian Swamy’s allegations

On Friday, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy had put out allegations on Twitter against Adani accusing him of non-payment of loans worth Rs 4.5 lakhs, which has allegedly turned into an NPA.