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‘4 Panchaloha idols sold, sacred Pathinettam Padi looted’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Sabarimala controversy not limited to loot of 4.5 kg gold, demands CBI probe

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2025

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrashekhar said the Sabarimala gold controversy is far more serious than earlier known, claiming idol removal and damage to sacred steps. He demanded a CBI probe, while the state government said action will be taken against the guilty.

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Canada: Indian-origin woman Himanshi Khurana found murdered in Toronto, police searching for victim’s partner Abdul Ghafoori

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2025

Canadian law enforcement has issued a countrywide arrest warrant for 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori, suspected of killing a 30-year-old woman, Himanshi Khurana, in Toronto last...

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Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Unnao rape case, accused to remain in jail for the custodial death of...

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2025

The Delhi High Court suspended Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case after over seven years served, granting bail pending appeal with Rs 15 lakh bond, no-contact orders, and weekly police reporting. He remains jailed for a 10-year custodial death term.

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Gujarat: Govt takes over Seventh Day School where Hindu student was killed, locals-parents thank govt and OpIndia

લિંકન સોખડિયા - 24 December, 2025

The local Hindus in Ahmedabad said that from the time of the murder incident till the Seventh Day School was taken over by the government, OpIndia has done a commendable job by giving special coverage.

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Court rejects UP govt’s plea to withdraw charges against accused in 2015 Akhlaq murder case, orders daily hearing

OpIndia Staff - 23 December, 2025

The court further stated that the Akhlaq murder case be categorised as “most important” and daily hearings be held. In addition, the court told the prosecution to record evidence at the earliest.

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Assam: Mob sets house of BJP leader on fire after Himanta govt carries out drive to remove illegal encroachments

OpIndia Staff - 23 December, 2025

Meanwhile, another mob vandalised several homes, a school bus, and other properties in a nearby basti area.

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West Bengal: Police downplays beheading of Hindu idol as ‘slightly damaged’, BJP lashes out at the blatant coverup by TMC regime

OpIndia Staff - 23 December, 2025

The BJP questioned why the police were making efforts to cover-up the issue instead of working towards arresting the culprits.

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Sambhal horror: Woman kills husband with lover’s help, chops body into pieces, and dumps remains across district

OpIndia Staff - 22 December, 2025

Based on the information provided by the accused, the police parties have raided the places where the body parts may be located.

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ISIS hails Bondi Beach antisemitic massacre as ‘Pride of Sydney’, glorifies terrorists and calls for more attacks on Jews

Anurag - 22 December, 2025

The ISIS magazine claims the attack proves online radicalisation works, downplays formal responsibility, celebrates antisemitic bloodshed in Australia, and mocks Western intelligence, while urging decentralised jihadist violence against Jewish and Christian communities beyond Australia worldwide.

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