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OpIndia Explains

China’s Inner Mongolia reports suspected cases of bubonic plague: Here is all you need to know about ‘Black Death’ plague

Jinit Jain - 6 July, 2020

Authorities in China in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have called for a Level III alarm after cases of 'Black Death' plague, or Bubonic plague, emerged from the region

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China’s ‘Century of Humiliation’: How period between First Opium War in 1839 and victory of CCP in 1949 shapes China’s view about the world

OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020

The Chinese claim to Vladivostok is a stark reminder of the extent to which the 'Century of Humiliation' plays a very crucial role in shaping China's foreign policy.

OpIndia Scoops

Tahir Hussain not only planned and instigated the mob, but was also pelting stones and petrol bombs at Hindus: Chargesheet

OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2020

While Dilbar Negi was dismembered and burnt alive, Ankit Sharma was mutilated, murdered and dumped in a Chand Bagh drain by a Muslim mob spearheaded by AAP leader Tahir Hussain

News Reports

Explained: Why is China now eyeing the Russian city of Vladivostok?

Dibakar Dutta - 4 July, 2020

The territory of Vladivostok was a part of the Qing Dynasty of China and was handed over to the Russians via the Treaty of Peking in 1860.

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Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s daughter Amrit Singh works for George Soros’ Open Society Justice Initiative

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2020

Amrit Singh, the daughter of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is associated with one of George Soros's initiatives.

News Reports

TikTok banned – The process of banning apps and why is it not the end of the road for users making money on the...

Anurag - 2 July, 2020

How ban on apps is imposed on the internet and why ban on TikTok is not the end of the career of people who made money making videos

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Read how Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was able to ‘save’ rent during the Vajpayee era, and reportedly still owes over Rs 3 lakh

OpIndia Staff - 1 July, 2020

Despite not being a public servant Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been staying at govt house due to SPG protection on reduced rent

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.

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