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Mumbai, March 30: April Fool's Day, celebrated every year on April 1, is a global occasion known for pranks, jokes, and harmless deception. In 2026, the day falls on Wednesday, April 1, and millions across the world will take part in this lighthearted tradition. But why is April Fool's Day celebrated, and where did it originate? The answer lies in a mix of history, cultural evolution, and human psychology. One of the most widely accepted theories traces the origin of April Fool's Day back to 16 ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday rejected by voice vote a private member's bill by a BJP MLA for the protection and restoration of temples, including those encroached during militancy, in Jammu and Kashmir, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary citing existing safeguards. Choudhary said Jammu and Kashmir's strength lies in its tradition of communal harmony and equal respect for all religions, asserting that successive governments, including the present dispensati ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat High Court has ruled that Waqf institutions will now be treated on par with other religious trusts in legal proceedings, directing Waqf Boards to pay prescribed court fees in property-related disputes, just as Hindu and other religious trusts are required to do. The court observed that no plaintiff is above due process of law and that uniform legal standards must apply to all religious institutions. In its order, the High Court clarified that the f ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed concern over the delay in restoring several key institutions to the elected government, saying the issue required serious attention. Speaking to reporters at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), the Chief Minister said that despite personally holding the Power portfolio, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (PDC) had not yet been handed back to the elected dispensation. Institutions that wer ...Read More >
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday lashed out at Congress MP Imran Masood for describing Delhi blast accused Dr Umar Muhammad as a "misguided youth", calling the remarks "unfortunate and concerning". The Congress, meanwhile, stood by Masood's comments and reiterated that no religion endorses acts of terror. Masood's statement came after a video surfaced in which Umar justified suicide attacks as a "martyrdom operation -- as known in Islam". Masood countered the claim, saying suicide attacks are ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (JKPDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti hit back at Union Minister Giriraj Singh's controversial remarks following the arrest of two accused after recovering 360 kgs of explosives in Faridabad. After Giriraj Singh said that the accused always belongs to one community, Mufti asked him about the murderers of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, indicating that those were non-Muslims. Addressing a press conference in ...Read More >
Patna: Union home minister Amit Shah took sharp aim at Congress and RJD, challenging Rahul Gandhi to tell voters in Bihar that he wanted a CM to run govt from jail and warning that the state risked a return to the "jungle raj" of the 1990s if the opposition alliance took office."Rahul Gandhi, who had torn up an ordinance meant to help RJD chief Lalu Prasad during the Manmohan Singh govt, is now opposing the 130th Constitution amendment and supporting Lalu for power in Bihar," Shah said Saturday ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Highlighting the significance of Bhuj and Kachchh regions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the two regions in Gujarat are not merely geographical locations, but are a land of sentiments and a saga of courage. Addressing the troops of the Indian Army on Vijayadashmi celebrations in the Bhuj area of Gujarat Kachchh, the Defence Minister said that this land has challenged both the fury of nature and the invasions of enemies for cent ...Read More >
PUNE: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen's (AIMIM's) planned rally in Ahilyanagar on Tuesday was abruptly postponed despite police permission, after local authorities imposed stringent conditions in view of recent communal tension in the area. Police had initially cleared the meeting but asked organisers to restrict the gathering to a smaller space, and ensure that no provocative speeches were delivered. AIMIM leaders argued after incidents of lathi-charge and protests on Monday, the ad ...Read More >
A group of people had gathered outside Ala Hazrat Dargah and Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan's house, holding "I Love Mohammad" placards. The protestors pelted stones at the police during the protest after the Friday prayers. Bareilly Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajay Kumar Sahni said that many associates of Maulana Tauqeer Raza, who has emerged as the chief conspirator in the stone pelting case, have been arrested. "Along with Maulana Tauqeer, ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaddudin Owaisi reiterated on Tuesday that India is a country with no religion, adding that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party believe there only one religion in India. India is a country that has no religion, but the BJP and RSS believe that they have only one religion. The Constitution says that this country has no religion, but the BJP and RSS believe that they have only one religion. The Constitution says that ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaddudin Owaisi reiterated on Tuesday that "India is a country with no religion", adding that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party believe "there's only one religion in India". "India is a country that has no religion, but the BJP and RSS believe that they have only one religion. The Constitution says that this country has no religion, but the BJP and RSS believe that they have only one religion. The Constitution say ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP MP Dinesh Sharma, on Saturday condemned the recent violence linked to the 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy and urged communities to uphold peace and mutual respect. His comments came in the wake of violent protests in several parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said, "This is not appropriate. No religion teaches violence. The life of Prophet Muhammad itself stands as a testament to patience and compassion ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 15: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq is facing opposition for the inauguration of the historic Dussehra festival as she belongs to a different religion. Speaking in Bengaluru on Monday, CM Siddaramaiah said: "Tolerance and coexistence must be embraced by everyone. The Constitution clearly calls for equality beyond caste, religion, and class. Vested interests and electoral intolerance must be collectively condemned. De ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 15 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed petitions challenging the state government decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara. We are not persuaded to accept the contention that inviting a person of a different faith to inaugurate the event violates the legal or constitutional rights of the petitioners, the court observed. Earlier, the Karnataka state government invited Booker Prize winner ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 15 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed petitions challenging the state government's decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara. "We are not persuaded to accept the contention that inviting a person of a different faith to inaugurate the event violates the legal or constitutional rights of the petitioners," the court observed. Earlier, the Karnataka state government invited Booker Prize win ...Read More >
Mumbai: Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, the Indian epic drama 'Ramayana' aims to strike a chord with audiences beyond India. Backed by Namit Malhotra of Prime Focus Studios, the two-part epic with a star-studded cast, made on a massive budget of Rs 4000 crore, is set to become India's most expensive film ever made. During a recent interview with the LA Times, producer Namit emphasised that the film would be considered a failure if it fails to connect with ...Read More >
NCP-SCP MLA Jitendra Awhad ignited controversy by asserting that Sanatan Dharma has "ruined India" and labeling its ideology as "perverted," following the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts. BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Congress party's use of terms like "saffron terror." The NIA court acquitted all seven accused due to lack of evidence. NCP-SCP MLA Jitendra Awhad has sparked a fresh row by saying that Sanatan Dharma has "ruined India" and calling its ideology "perverted ...Read More >
Post acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the BJP on Friday criticised the Congress, saying it has been attacking saints, soldiers, 'Sanatan' dharma, and the Constitution to malign Hindus for vote bank politics. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party spokesperson Sambit Patra, said the opposition party has been targeting saints, soldiers, 'sanatan' and the Constitution for the past 17 years. Advertisement "It was a calculated strategy to m ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local S ...Read More >
Mumbai: A special court, in its acquittal order in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has highlighted a running battle between the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), pointing out stark contradictions in their probe. In the over 1,000-page order, the judge noted that the ATS's charge sheet claimed the explosive device with RDX was fitted in a house in Pune which was in sharp contrast to the NIA's finding that the device was fitted to a motorbike in Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his be ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid growing concerns over incidents of vandalism during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, Congress leader Udit Raj on Saturday called for police verification of Kanwariyas to identify those responsible for damaging public and private property. He also accused the ruling BJP of deliberately creating a communal narrative around the issue. Udit Raj's statement came a day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly defended Kanwar Yatris, lashing out at ...Read More >
AMRITSAR: In less than twenty-four hours, the Golden Temple once again received a threatening message warning of a possible bomb attack. The fresh threat, similar in content to a previous one referencing RDX and a specific time, sparked renewed concern among authorities and devotees alike.Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Secretary Partap Singh informed on Tuesday that the internet department of SGPC received the mail on the morning, following which the same was informed to the poli ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday advised people against going to places "where Muslims are in a majority", and also referred to Bengali-speaking migrants in New Delhi's Jai Hind Colony as "Rohingya Muslims". The comments drew sharp criticism on Friday from Trinamool Congress, which said the BJP neta was indulging in a "disgraceful, calculated act of communal provocation" and "pushing the message of terrorists at home".In the backdrop of J&K CM Omar Abdullah meeti ...Read More >
New Delhi: In the shadows of Cold War diplomacy, South Africa and Israel formed one of history's most unlikely and secretive alliances. One regime led by white supremacists. The other, a Jewish state born from the ashes of genocides. They shared no religion, no geography and no cultural kinship. What bound them was something darker - nuclear ambition, international isolation and a fear of annihilation. South Africa, which once secretly helped Israel build the Jewish state's undeclared nuclear a ...Read More >
CHENNAI: BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran on Thursday dismissed allegations of politicisation of the recent Lord Murugan Devotees' Conference in Madurai, asserting that the event was purely spiritual. Speaking to reporters after paying floral tributes to 'silambu selvar' MP Sivagnanam on his 120th birth anniversary at T Nagar here, Nainar Nagenthran said, "Not a single word of politics was uttered at the Murugan conference. My address focused solely on spirituality. No religion was disresp ...Read More >
November is halfway through, and you, just like me, might also be wondering: When will winter start in Delhi? The national capital is already grappling with severe fog. Its air quality is regularly dipping to dangerous levels; the city was declared the most polluted capital city in the world on Wednesday. But where did this mess begin? We need to go back in history, to 2 October 1974, to track the origin. The meteorological department recorded a maximum temperature of 34°C and a minimum of 22 ...Read More >
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