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Lalu Yadav slams BJP, says ‘country heading towards civil war’
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav on Sunday launched a scathing attack against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre and alleged that the country is “heading towards civil war”.…
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Suspend Raja Singh from BJP: Muslim cleric to PM Modi
Hyderabad: Alleging that BJP’s Ghoshamahal MLA T Raja Singh has insulted Muslims by using foul language against an Islamic scholar, Muslim cleric Moulana Ali Quadri on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Indian officials statements insulting Prophet Muhammad
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday condemned the statements made by the suspended spokeswoman of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) insulting the Prophet Muhammad. In a statement, the…
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Hyderabad witnesses 3rd minor rape case in a week, accused under arrest
Hyderabad: After the 17-year-old minor girl’s rape case that happened on May 28 and the one where an 11-year-old was raped on May 31, the police arrested a 21-year-old man for alleged…
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Iran joins Qatar & Kuwait, summons Indian ambassadors over remarks on Prophet
The comments of the suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and the expelled leader Naveen Kumar Jindal about the Prophet Muhammad have sparked outrage in Islamic countries, with Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran summoning…
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Hyderabad: MLA’s son not present during gang-rape, say police
Hyderabad: In the gang rape of the 17-year-old involving five individuals, of whom three are minors, the police have stated that one of the accused, an MLA’s son was not present in…
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Qatar: Indian envoy summoned over BJP leader’s controversial remarks against Prophet
Doha: Qatari Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned the Indian ambassador to Doha to condemn the statements of an official of the ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against the Prophet Muhammad. The…
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Never intended to hurt religious feelings: Sacked BJP leader Nupur Sharma
After being suspended by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged after her derogatory remark against Prophet Muhammad, the party’s ex-spokesperson Nupur Sharma issued an apology on social media. “If my words have…
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If BJP truly respects all religions, they should suspend Bandi: KTR
Hyderabad: Telangana Rashtriya Samithi (TRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Sunday reacted to the suspension of BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and questioned BJP’s “selective treatment”. He asked if BJP truly…
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BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, expels Naveen Jindal amid global backlash
With the growing global condemnation towards Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s members – Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal for their derogatory comments against Prophet Mohammad, the party has suspended Nupur Sharma and…
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UP police electrocute, insert rod in Muslim man’s rectum
The Uttar Pradesh police, Budaun district, is yet again on the receiving end of backlash after an outpost in charge, four of its constables and “two unidentified” persons have been booked for…
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Hyderabad: Another minor gang-raped, 2 including cabbie arrested
Hyderabad: Yet another incident of gang rape of a minor has been reported, this time in Hyderabad’s Old City. This case comes amidst another similar incident of sexual assault that took place…
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BJP distances itself from Nupur Sharma’s remarks on Prophet, issues statement
New Delhi: Seeking to defuse a row over controversial comments allegedly made by its spokesperson against Prophet Mohammed, the BJP asserted on Sunday that it respects all religions and strongly denounces insult…
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Hyderabad rape: 4th accused arrested, one more still absconding
Hyderabad: Telangana police on Sunday arrested one more accused, making it a total of four arrests in connection with the alleged gang rape of a teenage girl in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills on…
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UP Dalit girl death: Teenager was raped, strangulated, post-mortem report confirms
Chitrakoot: A 13-year-old Dalit girl, who was allegedly gang-raped here a few days ago, died to strangulation, her post-mortem report has confirmed. Police on Sunday said that they received the autopsy report…
