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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made a bold assertion during his latest pitch for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. Sarma emphasized the achievements of the BJP government, stating, "when the BJP got 300 seats, it built the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya" and projected further ambitious plans. He claimed that once the BJP secures 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, significant developments are expected at religious sites and in national territorial claims. Specifically, he mentioned the construction of temples at the Krishna Janmabhoomi site in Mathura and the site of th...

In a bold critique of Western media's portrayal of Indian electoral processes, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the irony in criticisms coming from nations that have historically resolved election disputes in courtrooms. Addressing an audience in Kolkata during the launch of the Bangla edition of his book 'Why Bharat Matters', Jaishankar pointed out that these countries, which often find themselves entangled in legal battles to determine election outcomes, are the same ones offering unsolicited advice—or “gyan”—on how India should manage its elections.

The Indian national who was killed while travelling in a vehicle to a hospital in the Khan Younis area from the Rafah region has been identified as former army man Anil Vaibhav Kale. The identity of Kale was revealed by Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson of the United Nations Secretary-General, in a statement on Monday night.

An accused named Sarfaraz Ansari and his accomplice have been arrested in Jharkhand’s Jamtara for attempting to rape a woman who hails from the tribal community (Scheduled Tribes). As per reports, two youths from the Muslim community who are accused in this case, approached the victim when she was bathing in a pond. They attempted to sexually assault the victim, which she vehemently resisted. Enraged by the victim’s resistance, the accused physically assaulted her and pulled her tongue out.

Four years after a Bangladeshi Hindu girl named Tithy Sarkar was accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad and committing ‘blasphemy’ on social media, a court in Dhaka sentenced her to 5 years in prison. This harsh sentence has raised serious concerns about the state of religious freedom and minority rights in Bangladesh.

In a startling turn of events, Madhavi Latha, the BJP candidate from Hyderabad, experienced a direct threat to her safety. An attack on her convoy near Victoria Hotel in the heart of the city has ignited tensions and raised questions about the political climate in Hyderabad. According to reports, the attackers were identified as supporters of the AIMIM, reflecting a potentially volatile reaction to the ongoing electoral competition.

In the quiet streets of Bilaspur's Talapara, a disturbing incident unfolded that has sent ripples through the local community. On a seemingly peaceful night, "some Muslim hoodlums brutally beat a young man just because he was Hindu". This violent act occurred despite the area's known demographic composition, hinting at underlying tensions. The police were quick to respond, registering the incident under minor charges. However, the release of the accused on bail soon led to further unrest.

Kushinagar: In the quiet village of Baghparna, under the jurisdiction of Nebova Naurangia police station in Kushinagar district, a heated discussion about the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections escalated into a tragic event last Friday night. The debate, centered around various political issues, unexpectedly spiraled into a deadly controversy.

Early on Saturday morning, as the first light of dawn touched the city, a grim discovery was made on a vacant plot across from a private hospital along the Jaipur bypass. The lifeless body of Ankit Meena, a 29-year-old father of two, was found, causing a stir throughout the area. Alerted by the discovery, police officers promptly arrived at the scene. They moved the body to the mortuary at the Government Hospital to preserve it for further examination.