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Salman Rushdie, Hadi Matar and the art of grievance making: How Islamists find a steadfast ally in liberals
When Hadi Matar repeatedly stabbed Salman Rushdie in New York on 12 August 2022 — and whenever a Muslim settled in the West takes up a jihadi cause — one is invariably reminded of Feri, the protagoni…
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Madhya Pradesh: 'Serial killer’ on the prowl as third guard killed in three days in Sagar district
New Delhi: Residents in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh are in panic mode as another watchman was killed on Wednesday night in Sagar’s Motinagar area. Police said a serial killer is on the prowl t…
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Explained: The grounding of the Chinook helicopter by the US and the implications for India
On Wednesday, the United States Army grounded its entire fleet of Chinook helicopters, its battlefield workhorse since the 1960s, after finding the helicopter to be at risk of engine fires. The move…
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Dumka girl's death: Sections of POCSO Act added in case, say police
New Delhi: Police on Thursday said that sections of POCSO Act have been added in the case involving a Class XII girl who died after she was set on fire in Jharkhand’s Dumka district. Dumka girl de…
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: This Ganpati idol will bless devotees if feet are touched
Ganesh Chaturthi is here, bringing with it lots of joy, enthusiasm, and of course Ganpati Bappa himself. The 10-day festival, which starts today, holds a special place in the hearts of Lord Ganesha’s…
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Cong president election: BJP picks at Cong, cautions Shashi Tharoor to ‘stop being around public toilets, avoid flights'
New Delhi: Minutes after reports stating Shashi Tharoor exploring the possibility of running for the post of Congress President started gaining momentum, BJP leader Amit Malviya cautioned the senior…
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Explained: How India’s new naval ensign is an attempt to ‘shed its colonial past’
Friday, 2 September will be a momentous occasion for the Indian Navy for two reasons. The country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant will be commissioned and the naval force will get a new …
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House help 'starved for days, burnt with iron rods': BJP leader Seema Patra arrested for torture
New Delhi: Ranchi police on Wednesday arrested suspended BJP leader Seema Patra, wife of ex-IAS officer, for torturing her 29-year-old tribal help Sunita, police sources said. #UPDATE | Jharkhand…
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India seeks details of reasons leading to grounding of US' Chinook CH-47 helicopters
New Delhi: India on Wednesday sought details of the reasons which have led to the grounding of the entire fleet of US Army’s Chinook CH-47 helicopters over the risk of engine fires. Indian Air For…
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Anna Hazare’s short journey from messiah to muppet
India abhors the corset belt of rigid morality. It breathes in fluidity, philosophy, and nuances of grey. Which is why Krishna is forever, Gandhi for a long while. And Anna Hazare for a flash an ove…
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Best pandals in Mumbai and Pune
Lord Ganesh is believed to be the god of wisdom and prosperity. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year across India to mark his birth, and it is one of the most auspicious festivals in Hinduism. T…
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BJP suspends Jharkhand leader Seema Patra accused of torturing tribal house help, forcing her to lick urine
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday suspended its Jharkhand unit leader Seema Patra over allegations that she tortured her domestic help for eight years. According to an India Today report, the victim a…
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How a child kidnapping racket works: 7-year-old ‘stolen’ from UP railway station found at BJP leader’s house
In a chilling video that has gone viral, a man can be seen slyly picking up a child who is sleeping next to his parents at a railway platform in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura. A week later, the seven-year-…
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PM Modi's understanding of people and society best after Mahatma Gandhi, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Senior BJP leader and defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted his organisational skills, described him as an incomparable strategist in ind…
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After losing balance due to potholes, 22-year-old man run over by tanker truck
In yet another civic apathy, a 22-year-old man in Maharashtra’s Thane district was run over by a truck after his bike lost balance because of potholes on Sunday. Occurring on the Diva-Agasan road, th…
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Snake perches on woman while she rests on cot; video will leave you shocked
Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda is known for sharing really interesting videos on Twitter. But his latest post can cause a shiver to run down your spine. Susanta Nanda recently shar…
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Watch: RPF personnel foils woman's suicide attempt at Mumbai's Byculla station
A Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel foiled the suicide attempt of a woman at Byculla station in south Mumbai on Saturday. The video, shared on Twitter, shows a woman walking towards a moving t…
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Hyundai Global Motors withdraws from government’s PLI scheme for batteries
Hyundai Global Motors Pvt. Ltd. has withdrawn its name from the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for advanced chemistry cell battery storage worth Rs 18,100 crore after South Korean automobil…
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Assam: Two persons linked to AQIS/ABT arrested in Barpeta district
New Delhi: Two more persons linked to Al-Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) were arrested in Assam’s Barpeta district on Sunday for allegedly indulging in jihadi activ…