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After failing the first time miserably, Congress and other Opposition parties prepare impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar again: Details

OpIndia Staff - 19 April, 2026

This fresh move is also happening soon after the government faced a setback in Parliament over the failed 131st Constitution amendment bill.

Allahabad HC withholds order directing filing of FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over ‘British citizenship’: Here is what happened

OpIndia Staff - 19 April, 2026

The High Court said that no order can be passed without giving a hearing to Rahul Gandhi against whom the allegations have been levelled.

Congress govt in Karnataka fails to pay salaries of employees after financial crunch due to freebies: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff - 19 April, 2026

Teachers and other employees say the delay has come at a difficult time. Many depend on their monthly income to pay school fees, buy uniforms, and manage household expenses. One teacher from Bengaluru said the situation is worrying as April is an important month for family spending.

Government and Policy

India summons Iranian ambassador to lodge strong protest over firing on two Indian-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz, urges to allow India-bound ships to...

OpIndia Staff - 18 April, 2026

India today summoned Iran’s ambassador to lodge a strong protest after two Indian-flagged vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz today, as...

Lenskart publishes updated style guide after massive outrage against anti-Hindu rules, allows bindi, mangalsutra, tilak, kalawa and other religious accessories

OpIndia Staff - 18 April, 2026

Eyewear retailer Lenskart has released a revised in-store style guide for its employees following days of intense public criticism and social media backlash over...

Government and Policy

Jammu and Kashmir government takes over management of 58 private schools affiliated with proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami and Falah-e-Aam Trust

OpIndia Staff - 18 April, 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken over the management of 58 private schools affiliated with the proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its educational affiliate,...

News Reports

Women in Parliaments of the world: Read which countries have reservations, which have candidate quotas, and where India stands globally

Aditi - 18 April, 2026

According to an estimate, at the current rates of progress in granting women representation in political spheres, gender parity in national legislative bodies will not be achieved before 2063

News Reports

What is the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, and how the opposition displayed their anti-women mindset by not voting for it

Shriti Sagar - 18 April, 2026

By voting down the constitutional amendment, the opposition has not only stopped the increase in seats but has also stalled the redrawing of boundaries that would have identified the 33% of seats specifically for women.

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