Politics

News and views regarding the political landscape of India. From national political parties to regional news, we try and cut through the noise to explain how Indian politics is shaping up.

World

When Justin Trudeau had a little ‘Porn site QR code problem’ in 2011: Here is what happened back then

OpIndia Staff - 11 January, 2021

Justin Trudeau had a little ‘Porn site QR code problem’ in 2011 and his tweet from back then is gaining traction.

Politics

Bengal TMC leader Sukhendu Roy threatens ‘outsiders like Kailash Vijayvargiya’ with ‘armed struggle’: Here is what he said

OpIndia Staff - 11 January, 2021

While highlighting the story of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's freedom struggle against Pakistan, Sukhendu Roy tried to justify 'political violence' by TMC goons

World

Democrats and the Biden administration are planning to unleash a new ‘War on Terror’ on Trump supporters: Glenn Greenwald

OpIndia Staff - 11 January, 2021

Glenn Greenwald, an independent journalist of notable repute, appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News.

News Reports

‘Yogi ki maut nishchit hai, I will take your jobs away’: AAP MLA Somnath Bharti threatens police officials during Rae Bareli visit

OpIndia Staff - 11 January, 2021

An unidentified man had today hurled ink at AAP leader Somnath Bharti while he was embroiled in an argument with police officers who had stopped him from visiting a school in Rae Bareli.

Politics

MVA govt downgrades security for Dev Fadnavis, Raj Thackeray; Security of Uddhav Thackeray and Ajit Pawar’s relatives increased

OpIndia Staff - 11 January, 2021

The nephew of Uddhav Thackeray's wife Rashmi Thackeray, Varun Sardesai and Maha Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife have been amongst the newly granted security by the government

News Reports

West Bengal: FIR against TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee for derogatory comments on Goddess Sita

OpIndia Staff - 11 January, 2021

Abhay Kumar Jha, a member of Maithili community in Howrah, condemned the statement of Kalyan Banerjee and threatened to launch a protest if he did not apologise within 24 hours.

News Reports

ED crackdown on Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik over NSEL scam, takes possession of 112 properties

OpIndia Staff - 11 January, 2021

The ED had earlier attached the plots. However, Sarnaik had allegedly sold the properties as the attachment details did not show in the records of Revenue Department.

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