An edited video of Home Minister Amit Shah went viral recently, falsely showing him promising an end to reservations for Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes. While BOOM's fact-check found that the video was doctored using video editing tools, it was falsely labelled as a 'deepfake' by other …...Read More
The Problem With Wrongly Labelling Real Or Edited Videos As 'Deepfakes'
Muslim Cleric Arrested In Gujarat Over Alleged Plot To Kill Hindu Outfit Leader
The arrested accused was in contact with holders in Pakistan Surat Police has arrested a Muslim cleric (or Maulvi) on Saturday for allegedly planning to kill the leader of a Hindu organisation, a senior police official said. The accused has been booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 153 (A) …...Read More
In Odisha's Gunupur, 3 Relatives Are Contesting From 3 Different Parties
The Gunupur Assembly seat in Odisha's Rayagada district which will go to the polls on May 13 is witnessing a fight between three relatives contesting on three different party tickets. Sitting MLA Raghunath Gamang of the Biju Janata Dal who is seeking re-election from the seat is facing challenge from …...Read More
Navy Performed A "Miracle": Rajnath Singh On Operations In Foreign Waters
The Navy has foiled attacks by pirates on several ships in the region since January. (File) The Indian Navy has performed a "miracle" (karishma), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said, heaping wholehearted praise for the force's numerous operations in foreign waters where it assisted several merchant ships commandeered or threatened …...Read More
Samajwadi Party Tried To Withdraw Cases Against Terrorists: Yogi Adityanath
He claimed that during his tenure Hardoi district had received significant investments (File) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday attacked the Samajwadi Party, alleging it strove to withdraw cases against "terrorists" when it was in power in the state and also disrespected Lord Ram. "During its tenure, the …...Read More
"Pakistan Occupied Kashmir Is Very Much A Part Of India": S Jaishankar
"PoK has never been out of this country. It is part of this country," he said (File) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is part of India and added that there is a resolution of the Indian Parliament which states that PoK is part of …...Read More
Pak Ex Minister's Praise Of Rahul Gandhi "Grave Concern": Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh said the neighbouring country was attempting to influence the Indian elections (File) Former Pakistani minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain's "praise" of Rahul Gandhi is a matter of "grave concern" and Congress must explain the "deep love" for its leader from a country that always attempted to destabilise India, Defence …...Read More
Many Nations Now Seeking Friendship With India: S Jaishankar
He outlined India's ability to engage with a diverse array of nations (File) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said amidst conflict and uncertainty in some nations, many countries are seeking friendship with India. Speaking at a gathering focused on 'Viswa Bandhu Bharat' during the second day of his …...Read More
Blue Corner Notice Issued To Track Down Rape-Accused MP Prajwal Revanna
A Blue Corner notice, seeking information about Prajwal Revanna, the MP accused of sex crimes, has been issued by the Central Bureau of Information. Prajwal Revenna is said to be in Germany, where he went using a diplomatic passport, after rape allegations against him became public last week amid the …...Read More
"Secularism Doesn't Mean You Deny Your Own Religion": S Jaishankar
He also highlighted that India has become a "Vishwabandhu" nation (File) Secularism means respect for all religions and it does not mean that you deny your own religion or are somehow not proud of your culture and heritage, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday, clarifying what he means …...Read More
