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Instagram blocks Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, other Pakistani celebrities in India
The Instagram accounts of quite a number of top Pakistani stars, such as actors Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, and musician-actor Ali Zafar, are not available for Indians to follow anymore, sending a…
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar call on India-Pakistan to avoid escalation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar have expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following continued cross-border exchanges of fire. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 30,…
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MP: Dalit groom attacked for riding horse during wedding procession
A Dalit groom was allegedly attacked with stones while riding a horse during his wedding procession in Mokhra village of Madhya Pradesh’s Tikamgarh district, police said. The groom, Jitendra Ahirwar, was participating…
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Dalit woman raped in front of 4-year-old child in UP
A 40-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly raped by two upper caste men in front of her four-year-old son in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri district. The Dalit family was suffering from financial hardship. According…
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Govt revamps NSAB, Ex-RAW chief Alok Joshi appointed as chairman
New Delhi: The government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) — a move that came amid speculations about India’s possible retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack in view of its…
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India bans Pakistani drama channels on YouTube
In actions against Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, India has banned Pakistani drama channels on YouTube, including ARY, Har Pal Geo and Hum TV, amongst the most popular ones. The decision was…
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Kolkata doctor denies discrimination over religion, calls audio ‘fake’
A complaint has been filed against a Kolkata-based doctor who refused to treat a seven-month-old pregnant woman over religious identity. The pregnant woman filed a police complaint against Dr Champakali Sarkar, who…
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Indian Ambassador reviews Haj preparations as pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan on Wednesday toured the Mina and Arafat camps to review the Haj preparations and discuss transportation arrangements in the Mashaer region of the…
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BJP leader rejects UrbanClap AC technicians over religious identity
Bharatiya Janata Party leader refused the services of two Muslim AC technicians who were sent by UrbanClap, an online platform that provides housing and beauty services. Dewmani Sharma, who is also the…
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Centre to include caste data in upcoming census
Hyderabad: In a fairly surprising move, the Central government has decided to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming census exercise. Union minister of electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the committee…
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Kerala: 8 detained during peaceful gathering against attacks on Kashmiris
Eight activists were detained by the Kerala police in Kochi on Tuesday, April 29, for holding a peaceful gathering by Friends of Palestine against hostilities faced by several Kashmiris across India. There…
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Right-wing workers sprinkle cow urine after women offer namaz in Maharashtra
Members of the right-wing organisation, Hindu Sakal Samaj, sprinkled cow urine and performed a purification at a park in Pimpri Chinchwad of Maharashtra after two Muslim women offered namaz. The park is…
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15 dead in Kolkata hotel fire; Police form special team to probe incident
Kolkata: Fifteen people, including a woman and two children, were killed in a devastating fire at a hotel in the Mechuapatti area of central Kolkata, police said on Wednesday, April 30. Thirteen…
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Officials review security arrangements at key tourists destinations near Jammu
Jammu: A week after the Pahalgam terror attack, a senior police officer visited renowned tourist destinations near Jammu and conducted a comprehensive review of the security situation, an official said on Wednesday.…
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Pahalgam: Pawar backs Congress demand for special Parliament session
Thane: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday backed the Congress’ demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and said this would send out the message…
