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New Delhi, Jul 19: India is a secular nation and minorities are safest in this country, Union minister Kiren Rijiju has said, asserting that minorities are enjoying absolute freedom and protection because of the Hindu majority. In an interview with news agency, the Minority Affairs Minister said he has not come across a single case where a member of the minority community is willing to migrate out of India because of being deprived of anything in the country. He accused "the Left ecosystem bac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) India is a secular nation and minorities are safest in this country, Union minister Kiren Rijiju has said, asserting that minorities are enjoying absolute freedom and protection because of the Hindu majority. In an interview with PTI Videos, the Minority Affairs Minister said he has not come across a single case where a member of the minority community is willing to migrate out of India because of being deprived of anything in the country. He accused "the Left ecosystem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The sole purpose of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi should be to unite "secular forces" and not create "confusion and division" among them, CPI(M) leader John Brittas said on Saturday. Brittas was reacting to the Congress leader's remarks in Kerala, where he equated the Communist Party of India (Marxist) with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The CPI(M) Rajya Sabha leader however added that it would not impact the opposition's unity in the upcoming Mons ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): A Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party meeting was held at the Chief Minister's Camp Office under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, in which it was emphasised that the party will focus on issues concerning Andhra Pradesh in the upcoming Parliament session. Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh and several MPs attended the meeting. Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Government Elevates Century-Old Festival to St ...Read More >
New Delhi: South Asian University (SAU) has expelled a Bangladeshi doctoral scholar and fined the students' mess secretary Rs 5,000 for their role in a clash over serving of non-vegetarian food on Maha Shivratri earlier this year. The disciplinary action follows an internal inquiry by the university's Proctorial Committee.The Feb-26 incident involved an altercation in the university mess between two student groups after fish curry was served on the Hindu festival. According to students, members ...Read More >
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has stoked a controversy by saying that Congress leader and former CM K Kamaraj could not sleep without air conditioners. A political slugfest broke out within the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu after DMK MP Tiruchi Siva made controversial comments about former Chief Minister and Congress veteran leader K Kamaraj. The controversial remarks evoked strong denouncement from the Congress leaders while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin urged leaders to avoid debates. Later, Siva cla ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi | July 17, 2025 -- In a significant verdict, the Delhi High Court on Thursday acquitted 70 Indian Muslims who had been facing charges since 2020 for allegedly sheltering foreign Tablighi Jamaat members during the COVID-19 lockdown and contributing to the spread of the virus. The court dismissed all cases filed against the accused, stating that the prosecution had failed to produce substantial evidence to support the allegations. The verdict brings an end to a prolonged legal ordeal fo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Director Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani defended the content of the Class 8 Social Science textbook on Thursday, asserting that the historical facts included are grounded in well-established and authentic sources. 'All the historical facts and evidence mentioned in the Class 8 Social Science textbook published by NCERT are based on historical sources and texts like Baburnama, Banaras Gazetteer, Maas ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The third season of the Oriental Cup, a school football tournament in the national capital, will be held from July 21-29, the organisers said on Thursday. Started by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, the tournament will take place at the Ambedkar Stadium, bringing together 36 teams from schools across Delhi. Also Read | Which Team Ben Stokes Is Part of in The Hundred 2025? Here's the Franchise England Test Captain Will Play For in 100-Ball Competition. There will be 24 te ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A day after AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami issued a veiled invitation to the DMK's allies and said they would lay a "red carpet" for them, VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan dismissed the statement as a strategy to create confusion and weaken the DMK-led Secular Progressive Front (SPF). He maintained that the SPF remains intact and insisted it is the duty of all leaders within the alliance to safeguard it. "It is not only the DMK's responsibility to protect and safeguard the alliance ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The rules of performance marketing have changed. What once worked - batch reports, generic creatives, and reactive decision-making - now leads to wasted budgets and missed targets. Today, it's all about speed, precision, and knowing exactly where your next best opportunity lies. Also Read | Wipro Q1 FY26 Results: Tech Giant Reports 11% Rise in Net Profit to INR 3,336 Crore, Announces INR 5 Interim Dividend. That's where performance marketing expert Nipun Taneja step ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena on Thursday hit out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress for branding Asaduddin Owaisi's party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), as the "B-Team" of the BJP. Shiv Sena accused the two parties of "arrogance" and "hypocrisy", saying their rejection of AIMIM's proposal to join the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar reveals an "ego-driven" political mindset. The sharp reaction from Shiv Sena came after RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The world of marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, and it powered by artificial intelligence. As AI-enabled marketing tools become more intelligent and widely adopted, the very structure of marketing teams is beginning to change. Routine tasks that once required human input are now being executed faster, more accurately, and at scale by smart systems. According to Nipun Taneja, a performance marketing veteran with over $100 million in managed ad spend, the future ...Read More >
Chennai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to quell the growing tensions between the DMK and Congress over controversial remarks made by DMK MP Tiruchi Siva about Congress icon and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj, Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on Thursday appealed for unity and restraint among political allies. Stalin's statement came amid an escalating war of words on social media between supporters of both parties, following Siva's comments, which many viewed as dis ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 17 (ANI): Bhartiya Janta Party Leader K Annamalai on Thursday reaffirmed the party commitment to the AIADMK alliance in Tamil Nadu, citing Union Home Minister Amit Shah statements that the BJP will be part of the government if the alliance comes to power. K Annamalai while interacting with the media said, ...Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said several times that the BJP will be part of the government... The alliance (with the AIADMK) should continue. Annam ...Read More >
The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of self-regulation and understanding the value of freedom of speech and expression, while hearing a plea regarding offensive social media posts. The court is considering guidelines to regulate such posts, stressing the need to curb divisive tendencies without resorting to censorship. The Supreme Court on Monday said citizens must know the value of freedom of speech and expression and observe self regulation as it mulled guidelines to regulate offensiv ...Read More >
Justice Surya Kant remarked that the AIMIM's constitution is not against the Indian Constitution. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The top court rejected a plea to de-register AIMIM but noted a grey area in parties using religion for votes * The bench allowed filing a writ petition on the broader issue without naming any specific party * Justice Surya Kant said AIMIM's constitution aligns with Indian Constitution and minority rights protection Did our AI summary ...Read More >
Kerala Governor said gurus are "great souls" and "deserve respect". (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar defended guru puja as part of Indian culture and traditionThe CPI(M)-led LDF government criticised pada puja rituals in two CBSE schools in KeralaEducation Minister Sivankutty condemned the feet washing of teachers as against democratic values Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea challenging the extension of the five-year ban imposed on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), an organisation declared as an "unlawful association" under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing a petition filed by a former SIMI member against the order dated July 24, 2024, passed by the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribun ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 14 (Maxim News): AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday ruled out any alliance with the INDI bloc ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and reiterated support for forming a third front in the state. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking at a public event, Owaisi said there was no question of joining the Congress-led opposition alliance and accused rival parties of targeting his party to suppress marginalised voices. "One-sided love is not going to happen... The peo ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 14 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach on Sunday. He crafted a sand idol of Lord Shiva to mark the first Monday of the auspicious Sawan month. Sudarsan Pattnaik said, The entire nation is devotional for the first Shravan Somvaar. We have made Lord Shiv 6-feet high sculpture... In Puri Jagannath Dham, there is a temple of Lord Loknath, and here also, many devotees have arrived. As an artist, I am praying to God to bless us wi ...Read More >
Maharashtra is easy to roil. Wake up and get set on your mark. Sprint or marathon, hurdles or steeplechase, 'Hindi imposition' is readymade to start a quick-fire row! It is also political vehicle for Raj Thackeray and his cousin Uddhav Thackeray, former Chief Minister who would like nothing better than another stint as Chief Minister. But, of course, it's Raj Thackeray who is striving to be kingmaker, setting a "new course in Maharashtra politics" by weaponizing 'Marathi', something which is fa ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): Rabinder Ghosh, a human rights activist from Bangladesh, on Sunday alleged that Pakistan and China are behind the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Ghosh made these claims in an interview with ANI, stating that despite the violence, Hindus in Bangladesh wish to stay in peace. 'We've received information suggesting that China is behind this, and Pakistan is also providing assistance. Pakistan has consistently supported the Bangladeshi Mus ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): Rabinder Ghosh, a human rights activist from Bangladesh, on Sunday alleged that Pakistan and China are behind the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Ghosh made these claims in an interview with ANI, stating that despite the violence, Hindus in Bangladesh wish to stay in peace. Weve received information suggesting that China is behind this, and Pakistan is also providing assistance. Pakistan has consistently supported the Bangladeshi Musli ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 13 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (foot washing ritual) in two CBSE schools in the state. Arlekar questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't u ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (feet washing rituals) in two CBSE schools in the state. He questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't understand which c ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 13 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (feet washing rituals) in two CBSE schools in the state. He questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't under ...Read More >
CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Saturday said that the people of the State will never accept a coalition government and DMK will form it with an absolute majority in the upcoming Assembly polls. He added that MDMK's association with DMK is very strong, and the cadre would work dedicatedly for the alliance. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchy, Vaiko refused to divulge details on any action planned against senior leader Mallai Sathya, but confirmed his grouse against his former loyalist. "F ...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 >
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