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.

Politics

From ‘Modi doesn’t let us’ to ‘have faith in Centre’, U-turn Kejriwal is suddenly on reverse gear

OpIndia Staff - 24 August, 2019

Delhi state assembly elections are expected to be held early next year.

Politics

Parody country Pakistan’s ex-minister Rehman Malik exposes his low IQ, falls for a parody account who fools him like a pro

OpIndia Staff - 24 August, 2019

Ever since India abolished Article 370 from its constitution, Pakistani politicians including Pakistan PM Imran Khan are having a hard time digesting the fact that India has decidedly altered the status quo in Jammu and Kashmir.

News Reports

Tirupati Bus tickets with Jerusalem, Hajj ads on them withdrawn, AP government orders probe into the matter

OpIndia Staff - 23 August, 2019

Andhra Pradesh State Bus transport tickets to Tirupati were found promoting Jerusalem and Hajj pilgrimage

News Reports

Pakistan embarrassed as UK and Maldives acknowledge that Kashmir is an internal matter of India

OpIndia Staff - 23 August, 2019

Pakistan embarrassed as UK and Maldives refuse to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir

Opinions

Faced with an existential threat, forces inimical to India’s interest and the media will continue to spew venom against India

Ashish Shukla - 23 August, 2019

Two individuals are presently in public eye: One, a high-profile politician; the other a fringe player. Both face serious allegations. Both are under probe. Both claim vendetta. Both are relying on hidden support from within society.

Politics

UNESCO headquarters erupt with ‘Modi, Modi’ chant as PM Modi addresses Indian community in Paris, France

OpIndia Staff - 23 August, 2019

These chants were followed by "Modi hai to mumkin hai (If Modi is there, it is possible)".

News Reports

‘Chidambaram arrested because he opposed abrogation of Article 370: Congress leader gets support from Pakistan Senator

OpIndia Staff - 23 August, 2019

Senator and former Interior Minister of Pakistan, Rehman Malik claims that senior Congress P. Chidambaram has been arrested because he opposed the abrogation of Article 370.

Politics

Samajwadi Party dissolves its state and district units, removes everyone from their posts except Naresh Uttam Patel

OpIndia Staff - 23 August, 2019

Samajwadi Party dissolves its UP state executive, removes everyone from post except Naresh Uttam Patel.

Politics

Chidambaram hearing: ‘Don’t make false statements’, SG Tushar Mehta slams Kapil Sibal who accused prosecution of ‘handing over a note’ to HC judge

OpIndia Staff - 23 August, 2019

Currently, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram is in five-day CBI custody. A special CBI Court has granted CBI custody of former Union Minister for Finance and Home, P Chidambaram, in the INX Media case till August 26.

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