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Modi govt approves Vadinar Ship Repair Facility in Gujarat: Read how it will make India Atmanirbhar in ship repair capacity

Shraddha Pandey - 8 May, 2026

What will make the Vadinar Ship Repair Facility an optimal location for repair operations, particularly for large commercial and foreign‑flagged vessels, is its natural deep draft, connectivity to major shipping routes, and proximity to key ports such as Mundra and Kandla.

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MEA strongly rejects Canadian intelligence report alleging Indian interference in Canada, says Canada is ignoring anti-India Khalistani activities

OpIndia Staff - 7 May, 2026

MEA spokesperson said India has taken note of the report but firmly denied accusations related to foreign interference in Canada.

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Delhi government approves ₹805 crore for new medical college and hostel project in Dwarka

OpIndia Staff - 7 May, 2026

The Delhi Government has approved a ₹805.99 crore project to build a new medical college and hostel at Dwarka’s Indira Gandhi Hospital.

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Rs 35,000 crore investment push: Yogi outlines how UP’s defence corridors are transforming military production

OpIndia Staff - 6 May, 2026

He expressed pleasure over how different areas of the state have developed as centres of defence equipment manufacturing.

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After Bengal victory, PM Modi-led Union Cabinet gives ‘Vande Mataram’ status equal to national anthem

OpIndia Staff - 6 May, 2026

The Modi Cabinet amends the National Honour Act to give Vande Mataram the same status and legal

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West Bengal Chief Secretary directs all offices to ensure that no important paper or file is removed or damaged, prohibits unauthorised copying of documents

OpIndia Staff - 4 May, 2026

West Bengal Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala has issued a formal directive to all departmental secretaries and heads of offices, instructing them to prevent the...

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No interim relief: Supreme Court refuses to stay Transgender Amendment Act, sends matter to 3-judge bench

OpIndia Staff - 4 May, 2026

During the hearing, the Court clearly stated that it is not inclined to grant any interim stay on the law at this stage.

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MEA hits back at Nepal’s objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, calls it a unilateral artificial territorial claim

OpIndia Staff - 4 May, 2026

Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday, and said that the Government of Nepal firmly maintains its position that Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani, located east of the Mahakali River, are its inalienable territories based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli.

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UP: CM Yogi pens message, asks people not to risk life for selfies after tragic incident in Ballia where four youngsters drowned in the...

OpIndia Staff - 4 May, 2026

During the visit, a teenage girl reportedly slipped while taking a selfie near the river and began to drown. In an attempt to save her, three other family members jumped into the water but were also swept away.

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