News Reports

News reports about current affairs encompassing various topics, fields, and entities.

Opinions

When the Supreme Court disagrees with itself: Why conflicting UAPA rulings won’t stop the Delhi riots trial, no matter how much ‘Liberals’ cry for...

Divyansh Tiwari - 19 May, 2026

In future bail applications, defence counsel will refer to Justice Nagarathna's statements. They will suggest that the statute need to be reviewed because even the Supreme Court has questioned the validity of the January order.

Crime

Uttar Pradesh: FIR filed against Bangladeshi citizen Arf Badshi living illegally as Arup Bakshi in Lucknow; Indian passport and Aadhaar made using fake documents

OpIndia Staff - 19 May, 2026

FIR was filed against a Bangladeshi citizen living illegally after an investigation revealed his Indian passport and Aadhaar were made using fake documents.

News Reports

Park Circus, long a hotspot for large-scale Muslim community mobilisations, sees stern police action after years: CM Suvendu Adhikari warns against attempts to trigger...

Divya Bharti - 19 May, 2026

Clashes erupted at Kolkata’s Park Circus after protests against the new BJP government’s restrictions on roadside prayers and bulldozers turned violent. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of strict action against stone-pelters, granting police a free hand.

News Reports

As Rahul Gandhi shares video of Norwegian journalist heckling PM Modi, here is a look at his Norway visits and what followed

OpIndia Staff - 19 May, 2026

Gandhi’s repeated Norway engagements included Arctic climate briefings, electric mobility discussions, meetings with Norwegian lawmakers, university interactions and Indian Overseas Congress outreach, though the larger political purpose behind these visits remains unclear.

Opinions

India’s edible oil problem: Not just creating a health crisis, it is burdening the economy and keeping us import-dependent amid supply chain disruptions

Dhruv Mishra - 19 May, 2026

The rising oil consumption is not only an economic issue but also, over time, becoming a health emergency. Over the last two decades, the consumption of edible oil in India has grown rapidly, burdening the economy and creating a health crisis for Indians at the same time.

Falta assembly re-election: TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdraws his nomination just 2 days before voting, says he trusts CM Adhikari’s development plan

OpIndia Staff - 19 May, 2026

"New CM Suvendu Adhikari is rolling out new packages for Falta. Seeing this, I am withdrawing my candidature," Khan alleged.

News Reports

As PM Modi gets heckled in Norway by uncouth journalist, here is how their ambassador had made racist comments in the Epstein emails, wanted...

OpIndia Staff - 19 May, 2026

"Have you heard the saying, when you meet an Indian & a snake, k*ll the Indian first," former Norwegian diplomat told Epstein.

News Reports

Stray Dog Menace: Supreme Court allows euthanasia of aggressive dogs, refuses to modify order to remove strays from public places

OpIndia Staff - 19 May, 2026

Supreme Court said Article 21 includes access to public spaces without fear of dog bites, while warning states that non compliance may invite contempt, disciplinary action and tortious liability.

News Reports

“Temporary access” to Russian oil: How the US is repackaging sanctions waiver as generosity after destabilising global energy markets through the Iran conflict

Jinit Jain - 19 May, 2026

Scott Bessent's latest condescending post reveals Washington is now presenting temporary access to Russian oil as a humanitarian favour, even though the global energy disruption itself was triggered by America’s own unwarranted war with Iran.

Crime