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Demographic resilience and smart borders as civilisational security: India’s long-term strategy for sustained rise amid geopolitical shifts

Divyansh Tiwari - 25 May, 2026

The Home Minister made it clear that the technologies used would be developed or modified indigenously. DRDO's surveillance platforms and Indian drone manufacturers like Garuda Aerospace and ideaForge make up the hardware layer's backbone.

Uniform Civil Code won’t be applicable on tribals, their rights, customs and traditions will be protected, clarifies Amit Shah on 150th birth anniversary of...

OpIndia Staff - 25 May, 2026

"I want you to go across the country with this message. Tell people there is nothing to fear from the UCC," Shah stated.

BJP govt led by Himanta Biswa Sarma introduces Uniform Civil Code bill in Assam Vidhan Sabha: Here is what we know

OpIndia Staff - 25 May, 2026

The state's Legislative Assembly will hold a special session from 21st to 26th May. The UCC bill is scheduled to be a part of it.

Crime

Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha launches major anti-drug crackdown, passports of over 100 smugglers to be cancelled

OpIndia Staff - 24 May, 2026

Addressing people during the padyatra, Sinha said drug trafficking was directly linked to terrorism in the region and warned of strict action against anyone connected to such networks.

Government and Policy

BJP govt in West Bengal orders all districts to set up holding centres to keep illegal immigrants awaiting deportation

OpIndia Staff - 24 May, 2026

The holding centres will accommodate not only newly apprehended illegal foreigners but also foreign prisoners who have completed their sentences and are awaiting deportation procedures.

Government and Policy

‘India will buy oil from whoever it wants’, states S Jaishankar during joint press conference with Marco Rubio in Delhi

OpIndia Staff - 24 May, 2026

It was obvious from Jaishankar's statement that he made it clear to the US that India will continue to purchase Russian oil.

Government and Policy

Yamuna cleanup: Delhi govt announces major push to reduce pollution flowing into the river with ₹860 crore project to clean Najafgarh drain

OpIndia Staff - 24 May, 2026

In a Delhi govt major push to reduce pollution flowing into Yamuna, a ₹860-crore project will establish 12 decentralised sewage plants along the Najafgarh drain.

Government and Policy

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi government signs historic agreement with NELCO Limited to set up advanced Dream Labs in 600 government schools

OpIndia Staff - 24 May, 2026

Under the five-year partnership model, Nelco Limited and other industrial groups will provide advanced machines, software support, digital platforms and maintenance services for the labs.

Government and Policy

Delhi Gymkhana Club refuses to vacate the premises after centre issued ‘re-entry’ order, says it wants to continue operations without dislocation, to move court

OpIndia Staff - 23 May, 2026

The Delhi Gymkhana Club has firmly declined to vacate its historic 27.3-acre premises at Safdarjung Road immediately and has written to the Centre seeking...

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