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.

News Reports

Sonia Gandhi in hospital for fungal infection in the lower respiratory tract, also facing other post-Covid symptoms: Congress

OpIndia Staff - 17 June, 2022

Congress party's chief spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said that Sonia Gandhi continues to be under close observation and treatment at the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital.

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Violence across India overshadows the public discourse on the Agnipath recruitment scheme: Here are some visuals from across India

Dibakar Dutta - 17 June, 2022

One of the grievances of the armed force aspirants is that only 25% of the Agniveers, recruited under Agnipath scheme, will get the opportunity to continue.

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SP leader portrays victims of factory blasts as aspirants committing suicide over the Agnipath scheme, deletes later: Here is what happened

OpIndia Staff - 17 June, 2022

The Samajwadi Party is adding fuel to the fire of unrest and chaos caused by the violent protests over the Agnipath scheme

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After Al Qaeda, ISIS threatens Hindus and Sikhs over Nupur Sharma’s comments on Prophet Muhammad, 10-minute video features PM Modi too

OpIndia Staff - 17 June, 2022

On June 6, Al Qaeda, issued a letter threatening suicide attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat to “fight for the honor of the Prophet”.

Crime

‘They are not fit for the Army’: General VK Singh on violence by youths against the Agnipath scheme

OpIndia Staff - 16 June, 2022

Gen. VK Singh hinted at a possible political conspiracy behind the violent protests against the Agnipath scheme

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‘Don’t spoil your own future’: Mosques and Muslim leaders appeal the Muslim community to not indulge in violence after Friday prayers

OpIndia Staff - 16 June, 2022

On the last two Fridays, there have been many violent protests by the Islamists in cities like Kanpur, Prayagraj, Ranchi and Howrah.

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Mumbai police refuse to file FIR against Mohammed Zubair, say no need of multiple FIRs against same person

OpIndia Staff - 16 June, 2022

Deep Ved, a BJYM member went to the police station to file an FIR against Mohammed Zubair. The police denied to file the complaint.

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Marathi actor Ketaki Chitale who was jailed for writing an ‘objectionable’ post against Sharad Pawar gets bail but to still remain in custody: Here...

OpIndia Staff - 16 June, 2022

Ketaki Chitale would, however, continue to remain in jail as she has 20 more cases against her in connection with the same post on Facebook

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Hyderabad: Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury grabs the collar of a police officer on duty in the AICC protests against ED

OpIndia Staff - 16 June, 2022

Renuka Chowdhury lost her control and was seen manhandling a police officer on duty during the AICC protest against the Enforcement Directorate's summons to Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

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