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Mann Ki Baat 2.0: In his maiden radio talk show after re-election, PM Modi speaks on critical issues of democracy, water crisis

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2019

PM Modi asked people to raise awareness about water conservation in his Mann Ki Baat address

News Reports

G20 Summit: Here is a list of bilateral meetings held by PM Modi

OpIndia Staff - 29 June, 2019

The 2-day summit held in the port city of Osaka, Japan provided an opportunity for many world leaders to come together and discuss strategic issues of trade and bilateral cooperations.

Government and Policy

India is now producing the world’s cheapest solar power: Research by International Renewable Energy Agency reveals

OpIndia Staff - 29 June, 2019

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) survey in its research found out that India is the world's cheapest producer of Solar power.

News Reports

Vedanta claims that Chinese companies funded anti-Sterlite protests in order to capture Indian copper market

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2019

Sterlite had supplied 38% of India's copper demand. After its closure, the demand was met by foreign companies.

Government and Policy

The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Lok Sabha

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today morning moved the J&K Reservation (Amendment Bill) in the Lok Sabha and had said that this bill is not to please anyone but for those living near the International Border

Politics

Bombay High Court upholds Maratha reservation as constitutional, directs state govt to reduce cap

OpIndia Staff - 27 June, 2019

The petitioners had argued that the State government passed the SEBC Act on the basis of unqualified data and without revising the list in the light of the provisions of the existing list of backward classes.

Law

Anti-Sterlite protests were orchestrated by vested interests: Vedanta tells Madras HC

OpIndia Staff - 27 June, 2019

The company has said that the various reports by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in support of the Sterlite Copper Smelter unit cannot be ignored.

Government and Policy

Union Government denies having received any proposal for free metro rides for women from Delhi Government

OpIndia Staff - 27 June, 2019

Arvind Kejriwal had recently announced free metro rides for women to ensure 'safety'.

Government and Policy

UP government to launch a month-long security awareness drive for schoolgirls

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered to strengthen the security of women and girls in the state and directed the authorities to implement stringent measures

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