Editor's picks

Government and Policy

China issues statement on ban on 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, expresses ‘serious concern’ and ‘opposes the move’ by Indian govt

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2020

India decided to ban 59 Chinese apps, including Tiktok, for engaging in subversive activities that posed a threat to country's sovereignty and integrity

Opinions

Dubai: Chimera on a spiral towards its death

Lakshmisha K S - 30 June, 2020

So are we going to see death of Dubai in 2020, is this the end of it. The answer is no, while the above factors are going to impact Dubai, some of these take a longer-term to play out.

Politics

Imran Khan parrots Indian liberals, panics over ‘change in demographic structure’ after India issues domicile certificates in Jammu & Kashmir

Jhankar Mohta - 30 June, 2020

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan fumes as India issues domicile certificates in J&K, seeks UN intervention.

Political History of India

When Nehru curbed press freedom and freedom of expression to protect ‘moral standards’ of Indians and faced opposition by all his opponents

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru, who is again ironically hailed as a beacon of liberalism, was insistent on curbing the freedom of the press.

Government and Policy

India’s NGO sector vying for urgent attention: Action Agenda for NITI Aayog

Ravi Pokharna - 30 June, 2020

This article outlines four issues along with suggestions can be considered by NITI Ayog to revitalize India’s NGOs Sector:

News Reports

Liberals accidentally reveal why Congress is soft on China: Loyalty

Jinit Jain - 30 June, 2020

Soon after the Indian government banned 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, liberals expressed their outrage, asking the government to return the Rs 30 crore donated by TikTok towards the PMCARES Fund

News Reports

As India unlocks, PM Modi addresses nation, govt to provide ration to 80 crore people under Gareeb Kalyan Yojana till November end

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2020

In his address to nation, Prime Minister Modi today reiterated that as we enter 'unlock' phase 2, the threat of coronavirus still lingers at large.

News Reports

Andhra Pradesh: AP tourism official attacks differently abled female co-worker, beats her with iron rod for asking him to wear a mask. Watch video

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2020

In the CCTV footage that has now gone viral on social media, an enraged Bhaskar could be seen dragging the female employee from her chair onto the ground and throwing blows over her head, face and back.

Media

NDTV India Editor Ravish Kumar blatantly lies about Davinder Singh ‘walking out of jail’ for lack of charge sheet

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2020

A separate case was registered against Davinder Singh by National Investigation Agency in which he has not been granted bail and thus, he will continue to remain lodged in the jail

News Reports