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As India is set to procure additional batches of S-400, read how the Russian air defence system was a game changer during Operation Sindoor

Rukma Rathore - 6 October, 2025

The contract will be between the two governments and include facilities for upkeep and repair of the S-400 system.

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BJP MP Khagen Murmu brutally attacked, injured on his way to landslide areas in Jalpaiguri, party blames TMC goons

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2025

BJP MP Khagen Murmu, the Lok Sabha representative from Malda Uttar, was brutally attacked along with his party colleagues, MLA Shankar Ghosh and others,...

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Supreme Court questions wife of Sonam Wangchuk for not approaching High Court first, turns down oral request for a meeting with ‘activist-husband’ in jail

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2025

For the uninitiated, Sonam Wangchuk is currently in jail in Jodhpur. His wife has claimed that the 'activist' has been illegally detained and has sought his immediate release.

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Bihar assembly elections 2025: Caste equations, seats, promises and Gathbandhans, all you need to know

Dr. Prosenjit Nath - 6 October, 2025

The 2025 Bihar Assembly election, expected later this year, promises to be among the most closely watched political contests in India. With a 7.42 crore electorate, a complex caste landscape, and shifting alliances, Bihar exemplifies the dynamics of Indian democracy.

Crime

United States: Indian-origin motel manager shot dead in Pittsburgh after trying to intervene in an ongoing argument in the parking lot

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2025

Rakesh Ehagaban, a 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager, was fatally shot in Pittsburgh after intervening in an argument. The suspect, Stanley Eugene West, also shot a woman and exchanged gunfire with police before being apprehended.

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Bangladesh govt launches probe against 793 Durga Puja pandals for depicting Mahishasur with beard, claims it is attempt to incite communal tension

OpIndia Staff - 5 October, 2025

Chowdhury described the Durga Puja pandals having bearded Mahishasur idols with an alleged conspiracy of "fascists" to create unrest in the country.

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All you need to know about ‘Cyclone Shakti’, which will hit the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat

OpIndia Staff - 5 October, 2025

Cyclone Shakti is the first cyclone to rise in the Arabian Sea after the monsoon. It has taken a terrible form, stirring up the sea with wind speeds of 100 km per hour.

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ECI reviews preparations for smooth conduct of upcoming Bihar Vidhan Sabha election, applauds BLOs for timely completion of SIR exercise

OpIndia Staff - 5 October, 2025

The Chief Election Commissioner announced the introduction of 17 new initiatives for the upcoming Bihar election. He pointed out that the Election Commission has worked towards ensuring that not more than 1200 electorates vote at one polling station.

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