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Pakistan Army begins preparing for war, speculations rife in Kashmir over late night movements

OpIndia Staff - 23 February, 2019

PM Modi had stated earlier that not only India will take all necessary steps to isolate Pakistan internationally, but it has also instructed the security forces to plan and execute retaliatory action.

Economy and Finance

Foreign trips and MoUs signed: Read how 5 years of Modi trumps 10 years of Manmohan Singh

Dhairya Roy - 22 February, 2019

In terms of signing international deals and MoU, PM Narendra Modi has delivered 322% more than PM Manmohan Singh at only 18% additional costs

Government and Policy

Rajnath Singh hints at further action against Pakistan after Pulwama attack? Says ‘people’s expectation will have fulfillment’

OpIndia Staff - 22 February, 2019

The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday assured the citizens of the country that "time will come" when people's sentiments and expectations will have "fulfilment"

5 reasons why the UNSC statement condemning Pulwama attack is a significant diplomatic win for India

Editorial Desk - 22 February, 2019

The UNSC in its statement condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir while naming Jaish-e-Mohammad, the Pakistan based terror group.

Government and Policy

CBI launches preliminary investigation into Mayawati-era UPPSC scam

OpIndia Staff - 22 February, 2019

Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a preliminary investigation into Mayawati-era UPPSC scam.

Government and Policy

2019 Passport Index: India’s ranking improves to 67, jumps 10 places in 4 years

OpIndia Staff - 22 February, 2019

The UAE passport ranked the highest in the index with it allowing hassle-free travel to 167 countries ahead of Germany in the second position while the USA and France share the third spot with 10 other countries.

Government and Policy

Waters of 3 rivers flowing into Pakistan will be diverted to Yamuna as per Indus Water Treaty: Nitin Gadkari

OpIndia Staff - 21 February, 2019

Nitin Gadkari had said that dams and other developmental projects are being conceptualised on the 3 rivers will choke Pakistan’s water supply

Fact-Check

Fact check: Did Modi govt hold telecom companies responsible for abusive messages to journalists, as alleged by Scroll?

OpIndia Staff - 21 February, 2019

The government has not held the telecom companies responsible for offensive messages, only they are asked to take action against senders of such messages

Government and Policy