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Sunday, July 5, 2020

Politics
- News Reports
  
  Gujarat: Man who had impersonated as a govt employee and hurled shoe at minister appointed as vice president of state unit by AAP
  
  OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020
  
  Gopal Italia, who has several criminal cases against him, appointed as vice president of AAP in Gujarat after he joined the party recently
  
  Politics
  
  Britain makes CAA like offer to HongKongers persecuted by China
  
  Abhishek Banerjee - 5 July, 2020
  
  Just because a law does not contain special provisions for every conceivable disadvantaged group does not make it discriminatory.
  
  News Reports
  
  Kim Kardashian as First Lady? Rapper Kanye West announces he is running for US President, Elon Musk extends his support
  
  OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020
  
  US-based rapper Kanye West today took to Twitter to announce that he's going to run for President in the upcoming Presidential elections in America.
  
  News Reports
  
  China’s ‘Century of Humiliation’: How period between First Opium War in 1839 and victory of CCP in 1949 shapes China’s view about the world
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  The Chinese claim to Vladivostok is a stark reminder of the extent to which the 'Century of Humiliation' plays a very crucial role in shaping China's foreign policy.
  
  Government and Policy
  
  Uddhav Thackeray approves purchase of expensive new cars for ministers when Maharashtra is struggling to pay salaries to the govt employees
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  Even as Maharashtra faces acute crisis, the Uddhav Thackeray govt in has given its authorisation for the purchase of 6 new vehicles for its ministers.
Opinions
- Politics
  
  Britain makes CAA like offer to HongKongers persecuted by China
  
  Abhishek Banerjee - 5 July, 2020
  
  Just because a law does not contain special provisions for every conceivable disadvantaged group does not make it discriminatory.
  
  Opinions
  
  Beef ban Haram, Dog Meat ban Halal: Hypocrisy of welcoming ban on dog meat in Nagaland after claiming people have the right to eat...
  
  K Bhattacharjee - 4 July, 2020
  
  The Nagaland Cabinet has banned the sale of dog meat in the state following protests by animal rights activists.
  
  Opinions
  
  Amidst chants of Allah hu Akbar and ‘Jai Bheem Jai Meem’, Vinod Kashyap was murdered: The Dalit killing fields of North East Delhi
  
  Guest Author - 3 July, 2020
  
  It was the 24th of February 2020 and the atmosphere was tense with anti-CAA protests turning into anti-Hindu Delhi riots
  
  Opinions
  
  The Shishupala Moment: Here is how antagonising India led by PM Modi could be China’s fatal mistake
  
  K Bhattacharjee - 3 July, 2020
  
  During his speech, which was littered with references to India's Hindu roots, Narendra Modi invoked Shri Krishna. He said that India worships Krishna in all His forms.
  
  Government and Policy
  
  How Power Sector Liberalisation in 2009 led to a Chinese monopoly, Rs 3 Trillion NPAs and crippled domestic manufacturing
  
  Santanu Chakraborty - 3 July, 2020
  
  The Union Power minister R K Singh this week said the government is planning to impose curbs on Chinese power-equipments as Indian firms can manufacture almost all critical items
Fact-Check
- All Media Fact-Check Political Fact-Check Social Media Fact-Check
  
  News Reports
  
  Guardian falsely claims China built radar tower near Pangong Tso lake in last few weeks: Read details
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  Satellite images and media reports show that China had built radar station near Pangong Tso lake years ago, not recently as Guardian claims
  
  News Reports
  
  Congress leaders and anti-BJP trolls spread fake news that Modi’s visit to Leh military hospital was staged: Here are the facts
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  The Conference Hall of the Leh Army Hospital has been convereted into a ward for soldiers with minor injuries, that does not mean it is fake
  
  Media Fact-Check
  
  The Guardian claims 2-year-old fought 1962 Indo-China, quotes Congress worker to make wildly incorrect claims about Pangong Tso and Galwan
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  In a news report titled, "Our pastures have been taken: Indians rue China's Himalayan land grab", Guardian further fake news on the India-China stand-off
  
  Crime
  
  No, BJP leader Vikas Dubey is not the gangster who killed 8 policemen in Kanpur, read how Congress trolls spread fake news
  
  OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2020
  
  Several trolls took to social media to share an image of a BJP leader along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to claim that the person was the notorious gangster Vikas Dubey, to allege that he belonged to BJP.
Media
- Media
  
  Journalists with The Wire and The Hindu indulge in brazen Hinduphobia, cast aspersions over Lord Hanuman’s sexual orientation
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  It appears that the only prerequisite to having gainful employment with the notorious leftist websites such as ‘The Wire’ and 'The Hindu' is to harbour and manifest Hinduphobic views.
  
  Media Fact-Check
  
  The Guardian claims 2-year-old fought 1962 Indo-China, quotes Congress worker to make wildly incorrect claims about Pangong Tso and Galwan
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  In a news report titled, "Our pastures have been taken: Indians rue China's Himalayan land grab", Guardian further fake news on the India-China stand-off
  
  News Reports
  
  Mumbai police visit Rana Ayyub’s house after she claims online abuse, Twitter users point out instances where they ignored pleas of help after getting...
  
  OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2020
  
  Rana Ayyub gets swift response from Mumbai police after tweeting about online abuse, police team visit her to record statement
  
  Media
  
  Suspended Hindustan Times reporter issues apology after Hinduphobic tweet goes viral, says her comment is being taken out of context
  
  OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2020
  
  Suspended Hindustan Times reporter Shristi Jaiswal has issued an apology after her Hinduphobic tweet went viral on social media.
  
  News Reports
  
  Hindustan Times distances itself from journalist Srishti Jaswal’s Hinduphobic tweets, suspends her from duties and orders probe
  
  OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2020
  
  Hindustan Times said that Srishti Jaswal was suspended after her Hinduphobic tweet and a code of conduct committee has been set up
Variety
- All Books Culture and History Satire
  
  News Reports
  
  Read about the valorous tale of 1965 Param Vir Chakra winner Abdul Hamid – ‘The Tank Destroyer’ – on his birth anniversary
  
  OpIndia Staff - 1 July, 2020
  
  Abdul Hamid is remembered for his extraordinary bravery in the battle of Asal Uttar, one of the fiercest tank battles fought during the 1965 India-Pakistan war.
  
  News Reports
  
  Bahuda Yatra: Lord Jagannath in Puri is returning to his temple today, read about the festival and rituals associated
  
  OpIndia Staff - 1 July, 2020
  
  Bahuda Yatra is the festival where Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra are brought back to their temple in their respective Rathas.
  
  Culture and History
  
  The battle of Rezang La: When 123 Indian soldiers faced impossible odds against 3000 well-armed Chinese and fought to the last man
  
  Guest Author - 22 June, 2020
  
  On a freezing and unforgiving November night, 123 Indian soldiers – frostbitten, weary, hungry and heavily outnumbered – defied the might of the rampaging Chinese Army. On 18 November 1962, Major Shaitan Singh and men of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, forever passed into the mists of legend.
  
  Culture and History
  
  Why does only Hinduism mention the universe but no other religion?
  
  Maria Wirth - 19 June, 2020
  
  It is important to understand why only Hinduism mentions the universe.
Specials
- All Interviews OpIndia Explains OpIndia Scoops
  
  News Reports
  
  China’s ‘Century of Humiliation’: How period between First Opium War in 1839 and victory of CCP in 1949 shapes China’s view about the world
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  The Chinese claim to Vladivostok is a stark reminder of the extent to which the 'Century of Humiliation' plays a very crucial role in shaping China's foreign policy.
  
  OpIndia Scoops
  
  Tahir Hussain not only planned and instigated the mob, but was also pelting stones and petrol bombs at Hindus: Chargesheet
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  While Dilbar Negi was dismembered and burnt alive, Ankit Sharma was mutilated, murdered and dumped in a Chand Bagh drain by a Muslim mob spearheaded by AAP leader Tahir Hussain
  
  News Reports
  
  Explained: Why is China now eyeing the Russian city of Vladivostok?
  
  OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020
  
  The territory of Vladivostok was a part of the Qing Dynasty of China and was handed over to the Russians via the Treaty of Peking in 1860.
  
  News Reports
  
  Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s daughter Amrit Singh works for George Soros’ Open Society Justice Initiative
  
  OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2020
  
  Amrit Singh, the daughter of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is associated with one of George Soros's initiatives.
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In Focus

Britain makes CAA like offer to HongKongers persecuted by China

Abhishek Banerjee - 5 July, 2020

Just because a law does not contain special provisions for every conceivable disadvantaged group does not make it discriminatory.

Police suspect Vikas Dubey was tipped off by a police insider, power in the village was cut before the raid: Report

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

8 police personnel are being suspected of leaking information about the raid to Vikas Dubey

Gujarat: Man who had impersonated as a govt employee and hurled shoe at minister appointed as vice president of state unit by AAP

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

Gopal Italia, who has several criminal cases against him, appointed as vice president of AAP in Gujarat after he joined the party recently

In a viral clip from 2002, Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw says how Pakistanis hailed professionalism of Indian Armed Forces: Watch video

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw revealed in 2002 video how he was royally welcomed in Pakistan after 1971 war and treated him with respect

Ahead of the release of Mahesh Bhatt’s Sadak 2, clips of him praising Islamist preacher Zakir Naik goes viral

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

"We, as Indians, owe it to our brother (Zakir Naik) who is national pride, (and) a prized treasure," Bhatt was heard as saying.

Internal rift erupts in Hurriyat Conference over succession after former chief Geelani accuses others of corruption

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

Hurriyat leaders are accused of selling medical seats in Pakistani institutions available for students in Jammu and Kashmir

Retired Gorkha soldiers get domicile certificates in Jammu and Kashmir

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

Of the around 6,600 persons issued domicile certificate by Jammu and Kashmir government, majority are retired Gorkha soldiers and officers

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News Reports

Meet Malik Shani Awan, the Pakistani youth who demolished wall of temple in Islamabad. ‘Allah wishes, I will not let a temple be constructed...

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

Hindus in Islamabad, have halted the construction of a Hindu Temple after the boundary wall was demolished by Islamic extremists.

News Reports

Kanpur encounter: Circle Officer DSP Devendra Mishra’s head and toes cut off by Vikas Dubey’s men, autopsy reveals

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

The autopsy report of the eight policemen who died in one of the bloodiest encounters in UP History has revealed Maoist-style ambush and extreme brutality.

News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Ahead of Bakri Eid, PETA’s appeal to stop goat slaughter infuriates Islamic clerics, bully them into removing hoardings

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

PETA had put up a hoarding in Qaiserbagh, which displayed a huge picture of a goat and urged people to turn vegan

News Reports

Pakistan: Hindu panchayat stops temple construction in Islamabad after radical extremists destroy boundary wall

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

According to a Hindu government civil servant, Pritam Das Rathi, about 3,000 Hindus live in Islamabad and the outskirts of the capital city without a temple or a crematorium.

News Reports

Kim Kardashian as First Lady? Rapper Kanye West announces he is running for US President, Elon Musk extends his support

OpIndia Staff - 5 July, 2020

US-based rapper Kanye West today took to Twitter to announce that he's going to run for President in the upcoming Presidential elections in America.

News Reports

While Maharashtra govt threatens action against Patanjali for Coronil, state municipal corporations endorse “unani kadha” as a remedy against coronavirus

OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020

Several municipal corporations in Maharashtra have started promoting Unani Kadha to bookst immunity against Coronavirus

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