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Friday, October 23, 2020

Politics
- News Reports
  
  US Senate Committee on Judiciary approves subpoenas for Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg asking them to testify over allegations of censorship
  
  OpIndia Staff - 23 October, 2020
  
  The senate approved the subpoenas in a 12-0 vote after both Facebook and Twitter censored a New York Post report on Joe Biden
  
  News Reports
  
  Chhattisgarh police file FIR against video journalist who had reported on farmer protests based on an allegedly edited video
  
  OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020
  
  Video journalist Manish Soni had reported about the plight of farmers whose paddy crops were ruined due to anti-encroachment drive
  
  Crime
  
  Remembering Lalu’s Jungle Raj in Bihar: When an IAS officer’s wife was raped for two years by an RJD leader
  
  अनुपम कुमार सिंह - 22 October, 2020
  
  During Lalu's Jungle Raj in Bihar, IAS Officer BB Vishwas's wife Chamba Biswas was raped for 2 years by RJD leader Mrityunjay Yadav
  
  News Reports
  
  ‘Mughal Prince Tucy’ lashes out on AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi, calls him ‘Bewakoof, and Gadha’
  
  OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020
  
  Prince Tucy said that when the people of Hyderabad are dealing with horrific floods, MP Asaduddin Owaisi is busy doing poll campaign in Bihar.
  
  Crime
  
  West Bengal: TMC workers attack BJP workers with lathis in Bardhaman for taking out a rally in support of farm bills
  
  OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020
  
  In the video that has gone viral on social media, it can be seen how TMC workers unleashed attacks on BJP workers with sticks
Opinions
- Opinions
  
  “Islam is in crisis all over the world” and all the other things the French President said
  
  Abhishek Banerjee - 22 October, 2020
  
  Earlier this month, the French President Emmanuel Macron took the stage at city hall in the Paris suburb of Les Mureaux to deliver one of the most consequential speeches of his career.
  
  Political History of India
  
  October 22, 1947: The day when Pakistan-backed tribal Lashkars invaded Jammu and Kashmir to plunder, rape and destroy
  
  Jinit Jain - 22 October, 2020
  
  A two-day national symposium on 'Memories of 22 October 1947' is being organised in Srinagar to create awareness among the Kashmiris about the violence inflicted by Pakistan on their ancestors
  
  Opinions
  
  21 October 1943: Netaji Subhash had formed the Azad Hind Government, India’s ‘declaration of independence’
  
  Shashank Bharadwaj - 21 October, 2020
  
  On October 21, 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose announced the formation of the 'Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind' or the provincial government of free India in Singapore and had declared war on the British Empire.
  
  Opinions
  
  Is somebody paying the “experts” to spread spurious narratives on Atmanirbhar Bharat?
  
  Abhishek Banerjee - 21 October, 2020
  
  A more self-reliant India, with a bigger industrial base, with lesser trade deficits was the need of the hour. Who could object?
  
  Opinions
  
  The social hierarchy of Muslim society: Is the caste system a problem unique to Hindus?
  
  Nivan Sadh - 20 October, 2020
  
  Often ignored by the media, there is wide scale discrimination present in Muslim society between two factions- Ashraf and Ajlaf.
Fact-Check
- All Media Fact-Check Political Fact-Check Social Media Fact-Check
  
  Political Fact-Check
  
  Is Modi govt giving Coronavirus vaccines for ‘free’ only to Bihar? No, that’s not how it works
  
  OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020
  
  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday while releasing the BJP manifesto in Bihar for upcoming elections said that the BJP promises free coronavirus vaccines in Bihar, whenever the vaccine is made available.
  
  News Reports
  
  Youth Congress chief spreads misinformation about Modi govt’s Bihar package, distorts statement of BJP chief JP Nadda
  
  OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020
  
  Youth Congress chief uses only a part of speech of JP Nadda to spread misinformation about Modi govt’s Bihar package
  
  Fact-Check
  
  No, going to Dubai to buy the new iPhone 12 Pro is not cheaper than buying in India. Here is how
  
  OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020
  
  Dhruv Rathee criticised the 'Indian Tax System' by claiming that travelling to Dubai for buying an iPhone 12 Pro is cheaper than getting it from India.
  
  Political Fact-Check
  
  Unless Mohua Moitra is a Hindu from Pakistan, her comment on CAA makes no sense: Here is how the TMC leader made a fool...
  
  OpIndia Staff - 20 October, 2020
  
  The Citizenship Amendment Act does not affect the Indian citizens but TMC MP Mahua Moitra said she would not furnish her papers for the CAA
Media
- News Reports
  
  Reducing Navratri to ‘mating dance’, comparing Holi with terrorism— how the Indian media has turned Hinduphobic
  
  OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020
  
  After Eros Now posted series of vulgar messages associated with Navratri, far-left site Arre posted a Hinduphobic tweet on Durga puja
  
  News Reports
  
  Mumbai Police threatens Republic TV executive editor with imprisonment for refusing to reveal source of Hansa report in TRP scam
  
  OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020
  
  Republic TV Executive Editor warned by Mumabi Police that he will be booked under IPC sections 174 and 179 if does not give source of Hansa report
  
  Media
  
  No, India Today, Katrina Kaif in yellow saree for Navratri is not offensive to Hindus, this is where you got it wrong
  
  Jhankar Mohta - 22 October, 2020
  
  India Today tries to be holier than thou while trying to paint Hindus as trolls over Eros Now's vulgar Navratri posts
  
  News Reports
  
  Fake news peddler Prashant Kanojia granted bail by Allahabad High Court
  
  OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020
  
  Kanojia was also arrested last year for postin derogatory tweets aimed at spreading hatred.
  
  News Reports
  
  Republic TV gets a big relief in the TRP scam case, plea to restrain the channel from airing the Hansa Research report rejected by...
  
  OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020
  
  Mumbai Court dismissed a plea by Hansa Research seeking injunction against Republic from broadcasting the TRP scam report
Variety
- All Books Culture and History Satire
  
  News Reports
  
  Reducing Navratri to ‘mating dance’, comparing Holi with terrorism— how the Indian media has turned Hinduphobic
  
  OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020
  
  After Eros Now posted series of vulgar messages associated with Navratri, far-left site Arre posted a Hinduphobic tweet on Durga puja
  
  Opinions
  
  The social hierarchy of Muslim society: Is the caste system a problem unique to Hindus?
  
  Nivan Sadh - 20 October, 2020
  
  Often ignored by the media, there is wide scale discrimination present in Muslim society between two factions- Ashraf and Ajlaf.
  
  Entertainment
  
  Live streaming of ‘Ayodhya ki Ram Leela’ on DD National’s YouTube channel gains over a million digital views
  
  OpIndia Staff - 19 October, 2020
  
  The live telecast of the event was launched by Neelkanth Tiwari, Tourism, Culture, Religious Affairs Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma, MP Uttar Pradesh.
  
  News Reports
  
  Turkish channel blurs Radha Krishna murtis while telecasting a dubbed version of Hindi serial
  
  OpIndia Staff - 16 October, 2020
  
  Turkish channel Kanal 7 was found blurring the Radha Krishna idols placed in a family temple in some scenes of Hindi serial 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya".
Specials
- All Interviews OpIndia Explains OpIndia Scoops
  
  Crime
  
  Remembering Lalu’s Jungle Raj in Bihar: When an IAS officer’s wife was raped for two years by an RJD leader
  
  अनुपम कुमार सिंह - 22 October, 2020
  
  During Lalu's Jungle Raj in Bihar, IAS Officer BB Vishwas's wife Chamba Biswas was raped for 2 years by RJD leader Mrityunjay Yadav
  
  Interviews
  
  “Your outrage against Hinduphobic content on OTT platforms may actually be fuelling more such content”- Here is what an industry insider says
  
  Nirwa Mehta - 22 October, 2020
  
  OTT platforms are not hit if a movie or a series if boycotted for Hinduphobic content as people have already paid for subscription
  
  News Reports
  
  Shahabuddin was a powerful ‘pawn’ under Lalu-led government in Bihar: Read how he dominated Siwan during the jungle raj
  
  रचना कुमारी - 21 October, 2020
  
  Shahabuddin was fearless because of the backing he got from Lalu Yadav, and in return, he made sure Lalu got votes in the elections
  
  News Reports
  
  Punjab’s new Agriculture Laws are hogwash meant to fool gullible farmers, violates the constitution: Read how
  
  OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020
  
  The Essential Commodities Act passed by the Punjab govt contravenes the constitution, adds opacity and infringes on the centre
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Complaints filed against Eros Now and Arré for vulgar social media posts related to Navratri

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Both Eros Now and Arre had published social media posts linking Navratri festival with sex and vulgarity

Chhattisgarh police file FIR against video journalist who had reported on farmer protests based on an allegedly edited video

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Video journalist Manish Soni had reported about the plight of farmers whose paddy crops were ruined due to anti-encroachment drive

Reducing Navratri to ‘mating dance’, comparing Holi with terrorism— how the Indian media has turned Hinduphobic

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

After Eros Now posted series of vulgar messages associated with Navratri, far-left site Arre posted a Hinduphobic tweet on Durga puja

Mumbai Police threatens Republic TV executive editor with imprisonment for refusing to reveal source of Hansa report in TRP scam

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Republic TV Executive Editor warned by Mumabi Police that he will be booked under IPC sections 174 and 179 if does not give source of Hansa report

UP: Police find conversion of over 200 people to Buddhism fake, people were asked to sign conversion papers disguised as govt scheme

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

After reports of 236 Valmiki community members converting to Buddhisim, police find no evidence of conversion in Karehra village

Lucknow: Jama Mazar caretaker ‘Kale Baba’ caught running sex racket, video goes viral

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

The caretaker has allegedly confessed to police that he was sexually exploiting women and engaging them in illicit activities in the name of curing infertility and other ailments.

Read all the latest news

In Focus

US Senate Committee on Judiciary approves subpoenas for Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg asking them to testify over allegations of censorship

News Reports

OpIndia Staff - 23 October, 2020

The senate approved the subpoenas in a 12-0 vote after both Facebook and Twitter censored a New York Post report on Joe Biden

Editor's Picks

Crime

Remembering Lalu’s Jungle Raj in Bihar: When an IAS officer’s wife was raped for two years by an RJD leader

अनुपम कुमार सिंह - 22 October, 2020

During Lalu's Jungle Raj in Bihar, IAS Officer BB Vishwas's wife Chamba Biswas was raped for 2 years by RJD leader Mrityunjay Yadav

Interviews

“Your outrage against Hinduphobic content on OTT platforms may actually be fuelling more such content”- Here is what an industry insider says

Nirwa Mehta - 22 October, 2020

OTT platforms are not hit if a movie or a series if boycotted for Hinduphobic content as people have already paid for subscription

Media

No, India Today, Katrina Kaif in yellow saree for Navratri is not offensive to Hindus, this is where you got it wrong

Jhankar Mohta - 22 October, 2020

India Today tries to be holier than thou while trying to paint Hindus as trolls over Eros Now's vulgar Navratri posts

News Reports

CM Yogi distributes relief amount of Rs 113.21 crore among the flood-affected farmers in Uttar Pradesh

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

CM Yogi distributed the relief amount to the flood-affected farmers in 19 districts of the state by online transaction.

News Reports

‘Mughal Prince Tucy’ lashes out on AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi, calls him ‘Bewakoof, and Gadha’

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Prince Tucy said that when the people of Hyderabad are dealing with horrific floods, MP Asaduddin Owaisi is busy doing poll campaign in Bihar.

Political Fact-Check

Is Modi govt giving Coronavirus vaccines for ‘free’ only to Bihar? No, that’s not how it works

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday while releasing the BJP manifesto in Bihar for upcoming elections said that the BJP promises free coronavirus vaccines in Bihar, whenever the vaccine is made available.

Coronavirus
Latest status and reports from India

India

7,759,640

Total cases

Updated on 23 October, 2020 2:29 AM

India

6,946,325

Recovered

Updated on 23 October, 2020 2:29 AM

India

117,336

Deaths

Updated on 23 October, 2020 2:29 AM

Data automatically updated from this public source

41,879,218

Updated on 23 October, 2020 2:29 AM

Opinions

“Islam is in crisis all over the world” and all the other things the French President said

Abhishek Banerjee - 22 October, 2020

Earlier this month, the French President Emmanuel Macron took the stage at city hall in the Paris suburb of Les Mureaux to deliver one of the most consequential speeches of his career.

Political History of India

October 22, 1947: The day when Pakistan-backed tribal Lashkars invaded Jammu and Kashmir to plunder, rape and destroy

Jinit Jain - 22 October, 2020

A two-day national symposium on 'Memories of 22 October 1947' is being organised in Srinagar to create awareness among the Kashmiris about the violence inflicted by Pakistan on their ancestors

21 October 1943: Netaji Subhash had formed the Azad Hind Government, India’s ‘declaration of independence’

Opinions

Shashank Bharadwaj - 21 October, 2020

On October 21, 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose announced the formation of the 'Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind' or the provincial government of free India in Singapore and had declared war on the British Empire.

Is somebody paying the “experts” to spread spurious narratives on Atmanirbhar Bharat?

Opinions

Abhishek Banerjee - 21 October, 2020

A more self-reliant India, with a bigger industrial base, with lesser trade deficits was the need of the hour. Who could object?

The social hierarchy of Muslim society: Is the caste system a problem unique to Hindus?

Opinions

Nivan Sadh - 20 October, 2020

Often ignored by the media, there is wide scale discrimination present in Muslim society between two factions- Ashraf and Ajlaf.

The indomitable Lokmanya Tilak: His political activism, activities in Mumbai, camaraderie with Swami Vivekananda and legacy

Political History of India

devendrapai - 20 October, 2020

The prefix "Lokmanya" comes from the fact that Lokmanya Tilak was modern India's first mass leader looked up to by the masses.

Politics

Crime

West Bengal: TMC workers attack BJP workers with lathis in Bardhaman for taking out a rally in support of farm bills

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

In the video that has gone viral on social media, it can be seen how TMC workers unleashed attacks on BJP workers with sticks

All you need to know about Mohammad Shahabuddin, the dreaded mafia don and once Lalu Yadav’s close aide who made Siwan tremble

Political History of India OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Bihar Assembly elections: NDA set to return to power as migrant workers may put their weight behind Modi

Politics Nirwa Mehta - 22 October, 2020

Shahabuddin was a powerful ‘pawn’ under Lalu-led government in Bihar: Read how he dominated Siwan during the jungle raj

News Reports रचना कुमारी - 21 October, 2020

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray government blocks CBI from investigating cases in the state, withdraws general consent

News Reports OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Youth Congress chief spreads misinformation about Modi govt’s Bihar package, distorts statement of BJP chief JP Nadda

News Reports OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Donald Trump’s aide claims laptop of Joe Biden’s son contains explicit images of underage girls, hands it over to Delaware police

News Reports OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Caught on camera: NCP’s Nawab Malik ‘predicts’ Arnab will commit suicide as he will be ‘trapped’ in TRP case

News Reports OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Arnab Goswami confronts Kamal Nath, demands apology for calling BJP’s Imarti Devi as ‘item’

News Reports OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Fact-Check

No, going to Dubai to buy the new iPhone 12 Pro is not cheaper than buying in India. Here is how

Dhruv Rathee criticised the 'Indian Tax System' by claiming that travelling to Dubai for buying an iPhone 12 Pro is cheaper than getting it from India.

OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Political Fact-Check

Unless Mohua Moitra is a Hindu from Pakistan, her comment on CAA makes no sense: Here is how the TMC leader made a fool...

The Citizenship Amendment Act does not affect the Indian citizens but TMC MP Mahua Moitra said she would not furnish her papers for the CAA

OpIndia Staff - 20 October, 2020

Media

Former adviser to Manmohan Singh, Pankaj Pachauri brazens it out after being caught spreading fake news about Indian trade with China

Pankaj Pachauri claimed Indian imports from China had increased by 27% during tension between the two countries at the LAC.

OpIndia Staff - 20 October, 2020

Fact-Check

Barabanki: How media and Rahul Gandhi attempted to create another Hathras using the rape of a Dalit girl but the identity of perpetrator foiled...

Politicians and the media attempted to create another Hathras over the Barabanki Rape by inserting a caste angle.

OpIndia Staff - 17 October, 2020

Media

News ReportsOpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Fake news peddler Prashant Kanojia granted bail by Allahabad High Court

Kanojia was also arrested last year for postin derogatory tweets aimed at spreading hatred.

News ReportsOpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Republic TV gets a big relief in the TRP scam case, plea to restrain the channel from airing the Hansa Research report rejected by...

Mumbai Court dismissed a plea by Hansa Research seeking injunction against Republic from broadcasting the TRP scam report

LawOpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

Maharashtra government to pay Rs 10 lakhs per hearing to Kapil Sibal in the case against Arnab Goswami

Kapil Sibal and Rahul Chitnis will be paid Rs 10 lakh Rs 1.50 lakh per hearing by Maharashtra govt in case filed by Arnab Goswami

News ReportsOpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

CBI takes over probe, FIR lodged in TRP fraud case based on complaint filed in Uttar Pradesh: Read details

The CBI has filed a case to probe the allegations of TRP manipulation against unknown persons after the UP government recommended probe by the central agency.

Specials

Our special offering of interviews, detailed reports, explainers, and more...

News Reports

Punjab’s new Agriculture Laws are hogwash meant to fool gullible farmers, violates the constitution: Read how

OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2020

The Essential Commodities Act passed by the Punjab govt contravenes the constitution, adds opacity and infringes on the centre

News Reports

Kashmiri Muslim woman called ‘terrorist’ by her landlady in Delhi? Read the full story that tells you exactly what happened

Shashank Bharadwaj - 16 October, 2020

Videos show that Noor Bhat was threatening landlady for asking to pay rent & bills, no proof that she was assaulted & called terrorist

Media

Exclusive: Read the full story behind why Prasar Bharati decided to terminate its association with PTI and save Rs 10 crores annually

OpIndia Staff - 16 October, 2020

The Prasar Bharti has finally terminated its contract with the Press Trust of India (PTI).

OpIndia Explains

Hindu woman married to Muslim man without converting does not have equal rights as others in the family according to Islamic law: Read details

OpIndia Staff - 14 October, 2020

According to Islamic law, marriage of Muslim boy with idol worshipper or a fire worshipper girl is considered irregular marriage

News Reports

11 incidents of brutal attacks on Hindu sadhus in 2020 in the country that failed to trigger any outrage

OpIndia Staff - 11 October, 2020

In 2020, there have been several attacks on sadhus, but only a few, like the infamous Palghar lynching, managed to trigger any outrage

Bollywood, Sports & more

Sports

Times of India spreads fake news about PV Sindhu quitting national camp due to fall-out with family and coach: Here is the truth

Badminton world champion PV Sindhu has left the national camp meant for Olympic hopefuls and travelled to London to work on her recovery and nutrition.

OpIndia Staff - 20 October, 2020

Social Media

Dance moves by Dr Arup in Silchar, Assam wins Internet, inspires Hrithik Roshan

The Assam doctor's dance video has gone viral on social media, gaining thousands of likes and comments.

OpIndia Staff - 19 October, 2020

Entertainment

Live streaming of ‘Ayodhya ki Ram Leela’ on DD National’s YouTube channel gains over a million digital views

The live telecast of the event was launched by Neelkanth Tiwari, Tourism, Culture, Religious Affairs Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma, MP Uttar Pradesh.

OpIndia Staff - 19 October, 2020

Entertainment

In 2012 ‘out of town’ Salman Khan partied with Parambir Singh in Mumbai on day Bandra cops could not serve him Court summons for...

As reported by Mid-Day in 2012, Salman Khan and Parambir Singh were both found attending a Christmas party hosted by Sunny Dewan and his wife Anu Dewan in Mumbai. This when the Bandra cops claimed Khan was not in town.

OpIndia Staff - 18 October, 2020

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News Reports

Meghalaya: Khasi student body puts up racist posters saying “All Meghalaya Bengalis are Bangladeshis”

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

The banners put up by Khasi Students Union read, ''All Meghalaya Bengalis are Bangladeshis'' and "Khasiland for Khasis; Foreigners Go Away".

News Reports

UP Police Sub-Inspector Intesar Ali suspended for keeping beard without permission

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

SP Abhishek Singh said that police personnel other than Sikhs are allowed to keep a beard only after getting the requisite permission.

News Reports

Karnataka HC grants bail to Congress MLA’s relative Naveen who was accused of ‘blasphemy’ by Islamic mobs for Facebook comment

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Naveen was booked under sections 153A and 295A of the Indian Penal Code and section 67 of the Information Technology Act over his alleged derogatory comment regarding Prophet Mohammed on Facebook.

News Reports

‘Not a serious crime’: Islamic scholar defends Muslim man who beheaded the French teacher, says it is not something he should be punished for

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Normalising the beheading incident, the Islamic scholar said that the only punishment for insulting the Prophet is death and 'ideally' it should have been carried out by the Islamic State.

News Reports

Sweden joins other European countries to ban China’s Huawei, ZTE from upcoming 5G networks, calls China biggest threat

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Sweden has become the latest country to ban Chinese telecom groups Huawei and ZTE from its 5G mobile networks.

Social Media

Eros Now apologises for publishing vulgar Hinduphobic content on Navratri

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

After netizens outraged over vulgar posts on Navratri, Eros Now issued an apology.

News Reports

Government of India issues warning to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey over misrepresentation of Indian map

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Govt tells Twitter that any attempt to disrespect sovereignty and integrity of India is totally unacceptable and also unlawful

News Reports

INS Kavaratti: ‘Made in India’ ASW stealth corvette to be commissioned into Indian Navy today. All you need to know

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

INS Kavaratti is the last of the four Kamorta class indigenously built ASW stealth corvettes.

News Reports

Do you want courts to conduct proceedings from ‘Chaupals’? Delhi HC raps AAP govt for not giving funds to district courts

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Delhi High Court raps AAP government withholding funds needed for recruitment in District Courts, issued Rs. 2.5 crore from its own funds.

News Reports

France: Charlie Hebdo cartoons projected on government building to express solidarity with deceased teacher who was beheaded by Islamic terrorist

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Days after the barbaric beheading of teacher Samuel Paty on the streets of Paris by a terrorist for showing the cartoons of Prophet Mohammad to his students, support continues to pour in for the deceased teacher.

News Reports