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.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to oppose the resumption of train services: Report

OpIndia Staff - 11 May, 2020

Mamata Banerjee is also reportedly likely to demand the early release of funds to the tune of ₹50,000 crores for West Bengal.

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Congress just admitted in Court that the ‘investigation into Arnab Goswami’ is nothing but vendetta: Here is how

OpIndia Staff - 11 May, 2020

It comes as no surprise that the lawyer representing Raza Academy against journalist Arnab Goswami is senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal.

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This speech by Narendra Modi in March shows his desire to uproot the existing status quo and his commitment towards major reforms

OpIndia Staff - 10 May, 2020

Narendra Modi delivered a speech in March which highlights the commitment of his government towards real reforms.

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China asked WHO director to delay global warning on Coronavirus in January: Reports German media house quoting German intelligence

OpIndia Staff - 10 May, 2020

According to German intelligence agency BND, Xi Jinping had asked WHO chief in January to delay global warning on Coronavirus

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Previously shunted by Maha Vikas Aghadi, ex-Mumbai Metro chief Ashwini Bhide brought back to handle coronavirus crisis

OpIndia Staff - 10 May, 2020

Ashwini Bhide, who was shunted out from Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation for taking on his son, was soon appointed as the additional commissioner in the BMC by the Maharashtra government.

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“West Bengal not allowing trains with migrants reaching the state”: Amit Shah says Mamata Banerjee govt is not supporting centre in handling the migrant...

OpIndia Staff - 9 May, 2020

In a letter to Mamata Banerjee, Amit Shah stated that Centre not getting required support from WB govt to handle migrant workers.

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Delhi govt claims they are paying for train tickets of migrants returning to Bihar, Bihar govt releases letter exposing Kejriwal’s lie: Details

OpIndia Staff - 9 May, 2020

Delhi govt has sent a letter to Bihar govt asking them to pay the cost of tickets of migrants returning to Bihar from Delhi

Media

Rajdeep Sardesai appreciates the ‘unscripted’ press interaction by Rahul Gandhi, another journalist reveals how he is lying – blatantly

OpIndia Staff - 9 May, 2020

After the second press interaction by Rahul Gandhi, hailing this move by the Congress scion, Rajdeep Sardesai appreciated him for the 'unscripted' media interactions.

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