News Reports

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

When Republic Day turned bloody: How the 1965 anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu claimed over 70+ lives and changed the state politics forever

श्रवण शुक्ल - 26 January, 2026

The DMK turned it into a North India versus South India issue, while the Congress party tried to retain or regain power by linking its protests to anti-Hindi sentiment.

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Forced conversion, blackmail with private pics, ties with Delhi blast accused Shaheen Saeed, fugitive Zakir Naik and more: Probe exposes KGMU’s Dr Rameezuddin Malik

रुपम - 26 January, 2026

Dr. Rameezuddin Malik reportedly converted Hindu girls after sexually exploiting them in the name of marriage,

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Inside IIT Delhi’s caste conference: Divya Dwivedi, Equality Labs, and the Dalit-Palestinian parallel – A push to frame caste as global oppression

Anurag - 26 January, 2026

IIT Delhi ordered a review after objections to speakers, sessions, and ideological framing, with critics alleging selective scholarship, activist influence, and attempts to internationalise India’s caste discourse through race based comparisons and global advocacy platforms.

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Bihar: Three pastors detained in Saharsa over attempt to convert locals to Christianity, police launch probe

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2026

Tension erupted in Paswan Tola after residents accused a group of attempting to lure locals into Christianity with cash and other inducements. Police have detained two individuals for questioning following a confrontation involving local leaders and right-wing activists. Investigations are currently underway.

Crime

Kerala: Karate teacher Mujeeb Rahman sexually assaults minor girl, police arrest accused after victim speaks out during school counselling session

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2026

Mujeeb Rahaman is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, first at his training centre and later in his car. The incident occurred during karate classes back in June and July last year.

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US: At least 10 people dead, schools closed, 17,000 flights cancelled and 822,000 left without power as deadly winter storm grips the country

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2026

The United States Senate has postponed a planned vote and around half of the 50 states have declared emergencies.

IED blast during anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh injures 11 jawans: Read how Karegutta Hills have been the ground zero of Operation Kagar

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2026

The incident took place during a joint operation carried out by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the CRPF’s elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA).

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Who are Budhri Tati and Dr Armida Fernandez: Modi govt awards Padma Shri to social worker in Naxal-affected Bastar and the mother of Indian...

Shriti Sagar - 26 January, 2026

Back in 1989, Dr Armida Fernandez set up Asia's first human milk bank at Sion Hospital (Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital). It was a game-changer, slashing infant deaths by giving preterm babies donated mother's milk when their own moms couldn't provide it.

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UAE pulls out of Islamabad Airport deal after President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s surprise visit to India

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2026

Following a landmark visit to India, the UAE has cancelled a major deal to operate Islamabad International Airport. While Abu Dhabi deepens defence ties with New Delhi and releases 900 Indian prisoners, its withdrawal from Pakistan signals a major regional strategic shift.

Culture and History