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Delhi HC calls out anti-India activist Amrit Wilson over cancellation of her OCI card, cites IB report of her activities, says ‘we can’t allow...

Anurag - 17 February, 2026

While examining confidential IB reports, the High Court observed allegations go beyond isolated tweets and involve serious concerns affecting national security. Government maintains revocation followed due process under Citizenship Act provisions governing OCI status.

BNP shows Yunus regime its place during oath-taking, says ‘Constitution Reform Council’ is not in the Constitution yet, elected MPs will work as per...

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2026

In a significant ‘reality check’ to the current “unelected” caretaker regime in Bangladesh, the BNP that won the recent Bangladesh elections by a landslide,...

Adani unveils $100 billion AI infrastructure plan, all powered by renewable energy: Hyperscale data centres to be ready by 2035

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2026

The Adani Group has announced a landmark USD 100 billion direct investment plan in the country on Tuesday, 17 February, to build renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale...

Crime

‘Dr Morphine’, Chinese links and Kashmiri money mules: How J&K Police cracked a Rs 209 crore global cyber racket

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2026

Ganderbal Police obtained data on 835 bank accounts and verified transactions in 290 of them. The scam can even breach ₹400 crore mark.

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Big boost for UP’s frontline workers: Yogi govt announces honorarium hike and health cover for Anganwadi and ASHA workers

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2026

CM Yogi Adityanath has announced honorarium hikes for UP’s Anganwadi and ASHA workers. Addressing the Legislative Council, he highlighted the state's falling unemployment rate, the shift toward a "faith zone" in law and order, and major investments in the EV and tech sectors.

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Economic Times targets Suryakumar Yadav over handshake, forgets Pakistan’s terror record and its own Aman ki Asha nostalgia

Anurag - 17 February, 2026

India’s refusal to stage a handshake reflects sovereign policy, not immaturity. Respect in sport is shown through conduct on the field, not forced gestures towards a state that continues to enable cross-border terrorism.

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Election Commission suspends 7 West Bengal officials over serious lapses in electoral roll revision, says they cleared names without document verification

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2026

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven West Bengal officials for serious misconduct during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

ED slaps ₹184 crore penalty on NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha in Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2026

While NewsClick must pay ₹120 crore, Prabir Purkayastha has been charged ₹64 crore in the FEMA case by the ED.

Law

Tribals in Chhattisgarh have the right to restrict entry of Christian missionaries in their villages: SC rejects plea, upholds HC’s observations

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2026

Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves argued that the High Court made sweeping remarks without material, citing pending cases on alleged attacks and burial disputes. The State countered that the original writ was limited to removal of hoardings.

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