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Jamia Milia Islamia: Differently abled Hindu student forced to convert to Islam, intimidated to wear Hijab to bring ‘Noor’ and not get raped

According to a report by Organiser, the female student is pursuing a journalism course at Jamia Milia Islamia and has been subjected to harassment since July 2023.

Rift in MVA Alliance? Unhappy with Seat Sharing, Akhilesh Yadav’s SP to Contest 20 Seats in Maharashtra

SP leader Akhilesh Yadav is reportedly unhappy with MVA's seat-sharing plan in Maharashtra, signalling possible alliance tensions. SP prepares to contest independently on 20 seats.

Maharashtra Polls: Swara Bhaskar’s husband Fahad Ahmad switches from SP to NCP (SP), fielded from Anushakti Nagar against Sana Malik

SP leader and actor Swara Bhaskar's husband Fahad Ahmad joined the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) on Sunday and was fielded from the Anushakti Nagar seat

As The Hindu comes to the rescue of ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa, here is what we know about the cases of GST fraud and document...

On 22nd October, the Gandhinagar Police filed a case against Mahesh Langa for the theft of confidential documents belonging to the Gujarat Maritime Board.

Lucknow: 10 hotels receive bomb threats via e-mail with ransom demand of USD 55,000

At least 10 hotels in Lucknow received bomb threats demanding USD 55,000. Authorities launched a search, with the sender claiming bombs were hidden in black bags.

50 Durga idols used to be immersed, this time only 20, some idols with broken hands, some with broken legs: Bahraich after the murder...

On October 13, in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, devotees going to immerse the idol of Maa Durga were attacked by an Islamist mob.

Rare floods after extraordinary rains in Sahara turn deserts in Morocco green, lakes lying dry for decades filled with water

Intense and unseasonal rainfall has led to flooding in parts of the Sahara Desert near the Draa Valley in Morocco, sparking an unprecedented wave of vegetation growth across the arid landscape

Indian man faces unexpected racism in New Zealand: “I feel like an outsider even after two years”

An Indian man’s story reveals racism in New Zealand, sharing his struggle for acceptance despite attempts to integrate, showing challenges immigrants face abroad.

Gujarat: Police detain over 50 Bangladeshis, living in Ahmedabad with Hindu names, had built encroachments on water body after dumping waste

The infiltrators had prepared forged documents such as Aadhar cards and PAN cards with the signature of a local corporator. They also exploited government loopholes to avail welfare schemes

Pakistan finally beats India: Lahore becomes the most polluted city in the world ahead of Delhi

Lahore's air quality reached alarming levels, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) approaching 700 mark on Sunday, according to global monitoring sites, ARY News reported.

Sanjay Manjrekar criticises Indian top order after series defeat against New Zealand: Says 3 out of top 4 short of confidence against spin

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment with Team India's batting during their shambolic loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune, which led to the hosts' first-ever series loss at home in 12 years.

Mumbai: Stampede at Bandra train terminus – 9 injured, 2 critical; incident occurred due to heavy Diwali rush

A stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus injured nine passengers as crowds rushed to board an early-arriving train.

IIT Bombay invites Mahmood Farooqui, once accused of rape, to perform ‘Mahabharata’ on Diwali: Know about the case against him

The Delhi High Court acquitted the film director of all charges in 2017, claiming that Mahmood Farooqui did not understand that there was 'no consent' on the part of the victim.

Instagram ‘influencer’ harasses foreign tourists at India Gate for reels, leaves public outraged

Videos of influencer Sachin Kumar harassing tourists at India Gate went viral, sparking outrage and calls for police action as concerns rise over visitor safety in India.

Plea for additional survey at Gyanvapi complex which was rejected by court was not filed by us, clarifies advocate of the main petitioners in...

Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain clarified that the plea for additional survey at Gyanvapi, which was rejected by court, was not filed by a different party

FIR registered against Jharkhand Congress leader Irfan Ansari for derogatory remarks against BJP’s Sita Soren

An FIR has been registered against Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari by the EC for allegedly making derogatory remarks about BJP leader Sita Soren in Jamtara district.

Union govt issues advisory to curb hoax bomb threats on social media, directs platforms to remove and report threats, cooperate with authorities

Amid the relentless hoax bomb threat calls to flights in the country, union govt on Saturday issued detailed guidelines to social media platforms to tackle the issue

‘There is infighting in Congress on Leader of Opposition’: Haryana CM Saini

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said the delay in the selection of the Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly is due to infighting in the Congress party.

Centre to launch nationwide drive against manufacturers and retailers of substandard helmets

The Department of Consumer Affairs has written to District Collectors (DCs) and District Magistrates (DMs) to launch a nationwide campaign targeting manufacturers and retailers who sell non-compliant helmets for two-wheeler riders.

Jharkhand elections: Congress MLA Irfan Ansari uses abusive words targeting BJP leader Sita Soren, BJP files complaint with EC

“rejected maal” remark by Congress MLA Irfan Ansari against BJP’s Sita Soren has triggered protests. BJP demands Election Commission action and accuses Congress of disrespecting tribal women.

GST fraud case: The Hindu ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa’s bail plea rejected, Crime Branch had opposed bail citing hindrance in ongoing investigation

The Hindu 'journalist' Mahesh Langa was arrested on October 8 in connection with the GST fraud case involving over 200 illegal companies registered across the country.

49 drugs, including calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets, fail quality tests by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

CDSCO reports 49 drugs, including calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets, failed quality tests in September. Several flagged as spurious and recalled to ensure public safety.

Hindus were target of Lathicharge, stone pelting, and bullets; Islamists didn’t even get a scratch: Eyewitness of Bahraich violence

After this anti-Hindu violence, the violent mob played the victim card and the leftists started portraying the Muslim community as the victim. OpIndia's investigation revealed that the real victims of the violence are Hindus.

7 Punjab Police personnel including 2 DSPs suspended over interview of Lawrence Bishnoi in prison

Seven policemen of the Punjab Police, including Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) Gursher Sandhu and Sammer Vaneet, have been suspended in connection with an interview given by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi while he was in prison.

Farmers in Punjab announce roadblock over delayed paddy procurement, FIRs on stubble burning

Punjab farmers will hold a one-day protest on 26th October, blocking major roads to demand paddy procurement by govt and withdraw penalties on stubble burning

Meet Roshni Kushal Jaiswal: Congress leader on the run after assaulting BJP worker in viral video, peddled fake news, questioned ‘sexuality’ of PM Modi

On 15th September this year, Roshni Kushal Jaiswal was seen physically attacking a BJP worker named Rajesh Kumar in Premchand Nagar Colony in the Pandeypur locality of Varanasi.

Israel announces completion of its retaliatory airstrikes against Iran; over 100 Israeli fighter jets bombarded Iranian military sites

Israel retaliates against Iran’s missile attack, bombing key military sites with over 100 jets. The strikes were conducted in 3 waves.

Rajasthan: BJP leader stabbed by mob for bursting firecrackers in front of his shop in Bhilwara, stones pelted and cars burnt in resultant violence,...

In Rajasthan’s Bhilwara, a person was stabbed and several others attacked by people from a ‘particular community’ for bursting firecrackers

Tamil Nadu: 30 students hospitalised after suspected gas leak at Tiruvottiyur school, police launches probe

Local police rushed to the scene and are investigating the source of the leak while monitoring the situation to prevent further risks.

Varanasi court dismisses Hindu side’s plea for excavation and additional archaeological survey at the Gyanvapi complex

The Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) Fast Track Court, Varanasi on Friday dismissed the Hindu side's plea for an additional survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the Gyanvapi complex.

Delhi: Salim poses as ‘Sanju’ to traps Sonia in ‘love affair’, murders her on Karwa Chauth after impregnating her with promise of marriage, arrested

Salim trapped the girl in a love affair by claiming that he was a Hindu. He made her believe that he was in 'love' with her. Later he sexually assaulted the girl, resulting in her pregnancy. When the girl asked the accused to marry him, he called her to meet and murdered her with the help of two of his friends.

Karnataka: Waqf Board swallows 1,200 acres of farmland in Vijaypura, farmers accuse govt officials of being in cahoots with the Board

The controversy concerns 1,200 acres in Honwada village, Tikota taluk, with farmers claiming that officials are attempting to designate the area as the Shah Aminuddin Dargah, a religious institution.

West Bengal: 50-year-old Bablu Miyan and 2 others gang raped a 7-year-old girl and burnt her alive in Alipurduar, arrested while trying to flee...

Bablu Miyan who already knew the victim's family had lured her by promising to buy chowmein, but he gang-raped her with two others and they burnt her alive

Ahmedabad: 50 Bangladeshi nationals arrested, were involved in illegal activities, including forging documents and prostitution

Notably, a large gang of human traffickers operates on the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, allowing such persons to enter India from the Bangladesh border for a mere four thousand rupees.

Canada is a huge country, give a space to them, call it Khalistan: Recalled Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma’s advice to Trudeau...

Recalled Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma said that only a small percentage of Canadian Sikhs supported the Khalistani cause and if Canada cared about that then they should "give a place to them and call it Khalistan"

Ujjain, MP: Food Safety officers seize 300 kgs of aduterated Mawa ahead of Diwali

 Ahead of Diwali festival, a team of food safety officers in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district confiscated 300 kg of adulterated Mawa (Khoa) being transported from Ahmedabad, Gujarat in the district on Friday morning, a food officer said.

How Wikipedia editors are whitewashing terrorism of Hamas and Hezbollah, peddling their lies and demonising Israel in a planned manner

According to Pirate Wires, the Wikipedia editors avoided detection by working on articles in small groups and aiding one another in case of pushback from editors not associated with 'Tech for Palestine'.

Canada: Even as 24 MPs of his own party demand his resignation, Justin Trudeau to continue lead Liberal Party in the federal elections

One member of his caucus has termed Trudeau's announcement "disappointing." Speaking to reporters, PM Trudeau said, "We're going to continue to have great conversations about what is the best way to take on Pierre Poilievre in the next election.”

3 hotels in Tirupati receive bomb threats in response to the arrest of former DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq, police investigate to uncover them as...

3 private hotels in the Leela Mahal, Kapila Theertham, and Alipiri regions received threats via email on Thursday evening. The menacing email's subject line read: "Pak ISI to activate Improvised EDs in listed hotels, Evacuated by 11 pm! TN CM involved."

Supreme Court dismisses NGO’s plea against demolition of illegal constructions in three states, says let the affected parties approach court

The petition was filed by against demolitions of illegal structures by National Federation of Indian Women Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh governments.

West Bengal: Siliguri police officer suspended after video of her kissing a woman goes viral, also accused of assaulting 2 minors

In the viral video, the woman police officer could be seen grabbing a woman and kissing her on the lips. The officer, as per the reports was in an inebriated state while on duty. This has further sparked outrage among the public.

Rs 16000 for a soft drink? UP Police uncovers dating scam in Ghaziabad’s Tiger Café, 8 persons including 5 women arrested

Taking to X, Ghaziabad Police Commissionerate informed about the matter and said: "Kaushambi Police Station team arrested 03 accused and 05 female accused who were wanted for calling men through dating app to a cafe in the name of meeting girls and charging higher price on food items and then holding them hostage and demanding money when the bill was not paid."

‘Liberal’ Trudeau takes U-turn on immigration in Canada after allowing over 1.3 million newcomers in the name of ‘diversity’

The development comes amid growing opposition to the high levels of immigration to Canada, which was facilitated by Justin Trudeau after he came to power in 2015.

Who is Vasundhara Oswal, arrested in Uganda for murder of an allegedly alive individual: Read about Indian origin billionaire Oswal family and their legal...

Vasundhara Oswal was reportedly seized by a group of 20 armed men at the family’s extra neutral alcohol (ENA) plant in Uganda.

“They came very close to bodily harm us”: Recalled Indian envoy to Canada on attack by Khalistanis

Recalled Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma on Thursday shared a terrifying moment when Khalistanis attacked him with a sword in Alberta while he was along with his wife.

New York Times publishes full-page anti-India article hailing 2020 Ant-Hindu Delhi Riots accused Umar Khalid: Unveiling the propaganda

While the New York Times reporter Suhasini Raj lamented that ‘political activist’ Umar Khalid is languishing in jail since his arrest 14th September 2020 for his alleged involvement in anti-Hindu Delhi riots that broke out on 24th of February that year, she did not delve into why there has been an inordinate delay in his hearings.

Samajwadi Party shares fake video to allege Hindu sages were eve-teasing, Ayodhya Police rubbishes claims, calls video fake. Here is what happened

The claim that the Hindu sages had been eve-teasing the women in Ayodhya was false. Ayodhya Police confirmed in a separate video that there was a fight between two groups as a result of which the ruckus happened on the road, the video of which was erroneously shared on social media.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva suffers from skin ailments after taking dip in polluted Yamuna water protesting against AAP govt

Hours after the innovative protest of taking dip in polluted Yamuna river, Virendra Sachdeva suffered several skin ailments and had to visit a hospital for treatment.

Pakistan: Christian priest urges govt’s action against Zakir Naik who “openly questioned” their faith

"Dr. Zakir Naik made his remarks in public forums where our pastors and scholars were not given the opportunity to properly respond or clarify the misinformation stemming from his misguided views," Dr Marshall added.