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Lady Bhagirath! Seeing the water shortage for children, 55-year-old Gauri picked up a pickaxe and dug a well
Jun 5, 2024

"Lady Bhagirathi": Gowri Naik, at 55, grabs her pickaxe and digs a life-giving well, reaching 67 feet into Karnataka's parched soil to quench the thirst of future generations, fueled by deep love and a fierce determination to sustain her community

In every corner of the world, women have proven that they stand shoulder to shoulder with men, mastering every field and undertaking roles once considered beyond their reach. Today, we spotlight a remarkable woman from Karnataka, whose determination and strength paralleled the legendary figures of Indian lore. She was likened to Bhagirath, who was said to have brought the Ganges to the earth, and Dashrath Manjhi, the man who single-handedly cut a path through a mountain in Bihar. Known affectionately as "Lady Bhagirath," this woman took it upon herself to address a critical issue in her com...

Muslim women line up outside Congress office in Lucknow demanding ‘guarantee cards’ of Rs 1 lakh promised during campaign
Jun 5, 2024

"खटाखट": Amid sweltering heat and mounting disappointments, throngs of hopeful women queue at Bengaluru's GPO and Lucknow's Congress office, lured by the mirage of Rahul Gandhi's grand Rs 8,500 promise—only to find bureaucracy and disillusionment

In an unexpected twist in Uttar Pradesh's political drama, the INDIA bloc clinched a surprising victory in the Lok Sabha elections. This turn of events has led to an unusual sight in Lucknow: scores of Muslim women have been seen queueing outside a Congress office. Their demand? The fulfillment of a promise—specifically, the 'guarantee cards' that were widely distributed by Congress before the polls. These cards assured the female head of every impoverished family a yearly support of Rs 1 lakh.

“Focus on Hindutva voters, distance from neo-Hindutvawadis pushing leftist stereotypes”: Advocate J Sai Deepak makes several suggestions to BJP after election results
Jun 5, 2024

"Focus on Hindutva voters": J Sai Deepak advises the BJP to emphasize traditional values and prioritize the concerns of the tax-paying, law-abiding middle class to secure their loyalty and safeguard their cultural integrity and civilizational interests

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has resumed its governance but with a slightly weakened stance in the Lok Sabha following the recent elections. Unlike the robust majorities enjoyed in the last two terms under Prime Minister Modi, the BJP this time finds itself below the majority threshold. The collective seat count for the NDA falls short of the 300 mark, a situation that has sparked widespread discussions and analyses regarding the unexpected turn of events. The election results, particularly surprising outcomes from states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, have led to vigorous de...

Allah will not forgive you: Maulvi Shahnawaz repeatedly raped 16-year-old after making her swear on Quran in Bihar, the minor now 7 months pregnant
Jun 1, 2024

"उस्ताद-ए-रहमत": Maulvi Shahnawaz, head of a Madhubani madrasa, repeatedly raped a 16-year-old minor student, forced her to swear on Quran, gave electric shocks & threatened her life if she disclosed the abuse, surfacing when she became 7 months pregnant

In a deeply disturbing incident from Madhubani, Bihar, Maulvi (cleric) Qari Shahnawaz is accused of subjecting a 16-year-old minor girl to repeated sexual assaults over the course of more than a year. He reportedly manipulated her into swearing on the Quran, coupling this with the ominous warning that "Allah will not forgive you" should she ever reveal the abuse.

Drowning or Accident? Three Girls Drowned in Nanded's Maregaon, Two Arrested by Police
Jun 1, 2024

"ख़ुदा हाफ़िज़": Javed Sheikh, facing marital issues, attempted to escape after deliberately drowning his wife Mamta (21), and two minor girls, Payal Devidas Kamble (16), and Swati Devidas Kamble (15), in a river in Nanded, arrested under IPC 304 and 34

In a chilling incident that has stirred widespread concern and disbelief throughout Nanded, a man is alleged to have drowned his wife and two minor girls in a river, under the guise of hosting a party. What makes this act particularly heinous is the fact that he was aware that the girls could not swim. The exact motive behind this appalling act remains shrouded in mystery, triggering an uproar across the entire district.

Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna Produced in Court After Medical Examination; Bengaluru Court Sends Prajwal Revanna to SIT Custody till June 6
May 31, 2024

Bengaluru court orders suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna into SIT custody until June 6 following arrest at Bengaluru Airport for sexual abuse allegations; Ex-Karnataka CM Bommai stresses the need for a fair investigation, hinting at political motivations

JD(S) suspended MP Prajwal Revanna, who was arrested in connection with alleged sexual harassment cases, was brought to Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru for a medical examination. Following the completion of this medical examination, Mr. Prajwal was taken to the City Civil Court, where he was presented before the 42nd ACMM court judge.

‘Idea of PFI was to overthrow the govt and replace constitution with Sharia law’: Delhi HC denies bail to banned Islamist organisation PFI’s former chief E Abubacker in UAPA case
May 29, 2024

"गजवा ए हिंद vision 2047": Delhi HC denies bail to ex-PFI chief E Abubacker, highlighting PFI's Vision 2047 to overthrow the government, replace the constitution with Sharia Law, and establish a Caliphate by 2047 through terror camps & radicalizing youth

On Tuesday, May 28, the Delhi High Court dismissed a plea by former Popular Front of India (PFI) Chairman E Abubacker seeking his release in the UAPA case being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The court, comprising Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain, highlighted the severe threat posed by the banned Islamist organization, stating that their ultimate goal was to overthrow India's democratically elected government and replace the existing constitution with Sharia Law.

Forced Conversion in Uttarakhand: Police Book Hakeem Mufti Adil After He Lured Elderly Couple to Convert to Islam in Exchange for Money
May 29, 2024

"नीम-हकीम ख़तरा-ए-जान": Haridwar police in Uttarakhand are hunting for Hakeem Mufti Adil for tricking illiterate couple Charan Singh and Sangeeta into converting to Islam with promises of money and land; was distributing medicines in the area for years

A troubling case of forced conversion has emerged in Uttarakhand. On May 25th, the Ranipur Police in Haridwar district registered an FIR against Hakeem Mufti Adil under Sections 3 and 5 of the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018. The complaint was filed by a man named Kundan, who alleged that Hakeem Mufti Adil enticed his parents to convert to Islam in exchange for money.

Uttarakhand: Saif Ali Poses as Sukhwinder to Trap a Hindu Girl, Books Hotel Room with a Fake ID; Arrested
May 28, 2024

"बड़ी वफ़ा से निभाई बेवफ़ाई": Saif Ali, posing as Sukhwinder Singh arrested at Avan Hotel in Lalkuan Nagar, Uttarakhand for Love Jihad, was using a fake ID to lure a Hindu girl, sparking urgent demands for stricter ID verification and hotel regulations

On Sunday (26th May), Haldwani Police arrested Saif Ali, who is accused of using the fake identity of a Hindu man to trap a Hindu girl in a love affair. "After getting information from Hindu activist groups, the Police caught Saif at a private hotel near the railway station in the Lalkuan Nagar area." The accused had booked a room in the hotel using a fake ID card. "The accused had booked the room by showing an ID card in the name of Sukhwinder Singh but when the Police interrogated him, he revealed that he is a Muslim and his name is Saif Ali." The police are investigating the matter.