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‘I don’t have power’: Mamata Banerjee shrugs off blame after SC rap on Malda judicial officers gherao

OpIndia Staff - 2 April, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday shifted the blame onto the BJP after the Supreme Court came down heavily on the state...

Law

Jharkhand: Muslims pelt stones at Ram Navami procession in Dhanbad, police tie Hindus with rope and parade them like criminals, NHRC issues notice

Anurag - 2 April, 2026

Complaint stated that police humiliated organisers including Shatrughan Mahato by tying ropes around their waists and parading them publicly. NHRC issued notice to Chief Secretary and DGP of Jharkhand after taking cognisance of allegations.

News Reports

‘Going to send them back to the Stone Age where they belong’: US President Donald Trump threatens Iran, claims that war is about to...

OpIndia Staff - 2 April, 2026

In a televised White House address, President Trump declared that the U.S. campaign against Iran, "Operation Epic Fury," has achieved significant progress and is entering its final phase.

Government and Policy

Punjab begins first-ever drug census covering 65 lakh families ahead of Assembly polls

OpIndia Staff - 2 April, 2026

Door-to-door survey will cover 250 households per volunteer, with Deputy Commissioners supervising, smartphones diverted for data collection, and findings expected to guide policy as state continues crackdown under Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign

Opinions

‘This is not our war’: Keir Starmer announces UK will not be dragged into Iran war while Trump threatens to pull out of NATO,...

Shraddha Pandey - 1 April, 2026

In a national address, PM Starmer said, “The conflict in the Middle East has now entered a second month. And while we are working at pace for de-escalation and peace, it is now clear that the impact of this war will affect the future of our country. So today, I want to reassure the British people that no matter how fierce this storm……we are well-placed to weather it and that we have a long-term plan to emerge from it a stronger and more secure nation.”

News Reports

Russian tanker reaches Cuba with humanitarian cargo of 700,000 barrels of oil: Read how US embargo is crippling the country as Trump tries another...

Rukma Rathore - 1 April, 2026

Trump already threatened that Cuba could be the next nation to encounter US troops and wants the "honour" of "taking" it.

News Reports

Calcutta HC dismisses PIL challenging ECI’s pre-poll transfers in West Bengal, affirms Commission’s authority: Read what the court said

OpIndia Staff - 1 April, 2026

The High Court said that the petitioners could not establish that the ECI's orders were used in an arbitrary manner and resulted in an injury to a public interest.

News Reports

UP: Kanpur police bust kidney racket, 6 including 5 doctors arrested. Read how a Rs 50,000 dispute exposed multi-crore organ trade; Exclusive details

Anurag - 1 April, 2026

Police action began after a donor reported underpayment, exposing illegal transplants carried out using a three hospital model. FIR details recovery of medical equipment, absence of documentation, and admissions made without records across involved hospitals.