Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Politics
- News Reports
  
  #CongressToolKitExposed: How Congress’s Srinivas BV’s actions during Covid crisis fits the toolkit perfectly
  
  Akshita Bhadauria - 18 May, 2021
  
  One of the first recommendations of this particular section of the 4-page toolkit suggests promoting SOS redressals and offering “priority help” to journalists, media professionals and other influencers.
  
  News Reports
  
  West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee’s govt clears proposal to form a State Legislative Council. Here is why
  
  Dibakar Dutta - 18 May, 2021
  
  The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting, conducted via video conferencing, by the CM and several Departmental Secretaries.
  
  Politics
  
  After relentless PR hailing KK Shailaja’s ‘Kerala Model’ of Covid care, Vijayan govt to get new health minister
  
  OpIndia Staff - 18 May, 2021
  
  KK Shailaja has been dropped as Health Minister after the 'Kerala Model' of Covid-19 management was hailed by the media.
  
  News Reports
  
  A week after BMC floated global tender for Covid vaccines, it gets zero bids. Here is why
  
  OpIndia Staff - 18 May, 2021
  
  Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar had stated that there will be no advanced payments and vaccine companies will be penalised if they delay delivery.
  
  Politics
  
  Congress toolkit says party blocked beds in ‘friendly’ hospitals amidst COVID-19 crisis to paint itself as a messiah on social media
  
  OpIndia Staff - 18 May, 2021
  
  Social media is awash with a new toolkit, allegedly created by the Congress party, detailing its plan to extract political mileage.
Opinions
- Opinions
  
  Why Islamists and their apologists are desperate to insert ‘Jai Shri Ram’ to turn every random crime into hate crime
  
  Nirwa Mehta - 18 May, 2021
  
  Ever since PM Modi came to power in 2014, the 'Dara Husa Musalman' bogey has been raised time and again in Indian context mostly to whitewash hate crimes carried out against Hindus
  
  Media
  
  Washington Post cancels Iron Dome for saving Israeli lives
  
  Nirwa Mehta - 18 May, 2021
  
  Should Israel just let its citizens die? Why should any country not use technology to save lives of its citizens?
  
  Opinions
  
  From Mumbai 26/11 attacks to Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati assassination plot: How Islamic terrorists use Hindu symbols
  
  Jinit Jain - 17 May, 2021
  
  Delhi Police recently averted a major assassination attempt against Dasna Devi Temple head-priest Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati.
  
  Opinions
  
  Suicides among the Clergy of the Catholic Church in India: A disturbing trend
  
  Suren - 17 May, 2021
  
  Life in a convent or monastery is demanding, with rigorous prayer, penances and learning. Life as a parish priest is demanding in a very different manner. A parish priest’s life is a lonely one.
  
  Opinions
  
  As ‘liberals’ and Islamists in India #StandWithIsrael, a deep dive into their profiles shows visceral hate for Hindus, Jews
  
  Akshita Bhadauria - 17 May, 2021
  
  It perhaps will not be completely incorrect to say that under the garb of Israel-Palestine conflict, some radicals in India are displaying their hate for Hindus in full glory.
Fact-Check
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  Fact-Check
  
  Fact Check: Was CM Yogi Adityanath stopped from entering a village by the residents?
  
  OpIndia Staff - 17 May, 2021
  
  Meerut Police stated that the CM did not enter the lane as it was a containment zone. He only spoke to family members of patients and asked about their recovery and healthcare provisions.
  
  Fact-Check
  
  Far-left and Congress trolls display ignorance while targeting PM Modi, misinterpret data to claim Rupee weakening against Bangladeshi Taka
  
  OpIndia Staff - 16 May, 2021
  
  As the value of 1 Rupee is equal to 1.16 Bangladeshi Taka, trolls assumed Rupee is weak against Taka and targeted PM Modi
  
  News Reports
  
  Congress leader Udit Raj run Dalit organisation shares 13-year-old image to claim that dogs are scavenging bodies of Covid-19 victims
  
  OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2021
  
  Udit Raj run All India Parisangh shares stock image from 2008 to attack PM Modi for the current Covid-19 situation in the country
  
  News Reports
  
  Did the Modi govt approve Covaxin for 12-year-olds? Here is the truth
  
  OpIndia Staff - 10 May, 2021
  
  As of May 10, a total of 17,01,76,603 vaccine doses have been administered according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Media
- Media
  
  Washington Post cancels Iron Dome for saving Israeli lives
  
  Nirwa Mehta - 18 May, 2021
  
  Should Israel just let its citizens die? Why should any country not use technology to save lives of its citizens?
  
  Opinions
  
  As ‘liberals’ and Islamists in India #StandWithIsrael, a deep dive into their profiles shows visceral hate for Hindus, Jews
  
  Akshita Bhadauria - 17 May, 2021
  
  It perhaps will not be completely incorrect to say that under the garb of Israel-Palestine conflict, some radicals in India are displaying their hate for Hindus in full glory.
  
  Media
  
  Pakistan based CNN contributor Adeel Raja says world needs another Hitler amidst Israel-Palestine conflict, has history of anti-Semitic tweets
  
  OpIndia Staff - 17 May, 2021
  
  Adeel Raja, freelance contributor at CNN, has said that the world needs a Hitler today amidst the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  
  Media
  
  The Hindu quietly changes headline after columnist calls Tejasvi Surya a virus: Here are her previous problematic comments
  
  OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2021
  
  The Hindu published an opinion-editorial by columnist Vaishna Roy on Friday where it called BJP MP Tejasvi Surya a virus.
  
  News Reports
  
  Legendary Australian cricketer slams world media for ‘vulture’ journalism, says Incredible India deserves respect: Here is what he said
  
  OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2021
  
  In a recent post, the former cricketer has expressed his overwhelming support for India and slammed international media for vulture journalism
Variety
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  News Reports
  
  Watch: Portals of Kedarnath Mandir open in Uttarakhand, strict Covid-19 protocols followed
  
  OpIndia Staff - 17 May, 2021
  
  Portals of Kedarnath Dham opened on May 17, after the winter break.
  
  News Reports
  
  Jerusalem conflict: The history of Al-Aqsa Mosque on Temple Mount and the holiest Jewish temple that preceded it
  
  OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2021
  
  The Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock was built on the same spot where the Second Temple of the Judaism was located
  
  Opinions
  
  Islamists praise Hitler while cursing Israel, but did you know that Hitler wished he were a Muslim too?
  
  T Waraich - 13 May, 2021
  
  "The Mohammedan religion would have been much more compatible to us than Christianity. Why did it have to be Christianity with its meekness and flabbiness?" Hitler is quoted as saying,
  
  News Reports
  
  China: Strong wind blows away floor panels in 100m high glass bridge, tourist left clinging to railings
  
  OpIndia Staff - 11 May, 2021
  
  The incident took place in Piyan Mountain near the city of Longjing in China.
Specials
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  News Reports
  
  Understanding Cytokine Storm: What it is and how it may be responsible for Covid-19 related deaths
  
  OpIndia Staff - 16 May, 2021
  
  Cytokine Storm happens when the body releases too many Cytokine, it leads to immune system attacking own body cells
  
  News Reports
  
  Jerusalem conflict: The history of Al-Aqsa Mosque on Temple Mount and the holiest Jewish temple that preceded it
  
  OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2021
  
  The Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock was built on the same spot where the Second Temple of the Judaism was located
  
  News Reports
  
  While Delhi govt was alleging inadequate oxygen supply, data show it was returning oxygen to suppliers, asked them to store the excess
  
  OpIndia Staff - 13 May, 2021
  
  Due to lack of storage plants and not enough demand, Delhi govt had returned oxygen and asked the suppliers to store them
  
  OpIndia Explains
  
  No documents or ID proof? Here is how the vulnerable section of the society will get their COVID vaccine
  
  Nirwa Mehta - 12 May, 2021
  
  How will the vulnerable population of India who do not have a valid ID proof get Coronavirus vaccine? Ministry has a prescribed procedure for it
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"At least allow a loud silence to absorb all the noises." Occasional poet , only for personal pleasure. Post Graduate in Literature. There is no better teacher for you than yourself and no better method than self-study. It takes only yourself out of you. A proud Hindu, have a centre to right attitude, hate dynasty politics, democratisation of the Indian society is the ultimate aim.