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.

Delhi police informs court that Congress workers, who created ruckus during AI Impact Summit, wanted to defame India internationally, stir Nepal-like protest

OpIndia Staff - 21 February, 2026

It must be mentioned that the Delhi police had arrested 4 Congress members, who carried out a shirtless demonstration during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam and raised political slogans on Friday (20th February).

Complete wipe out: As the March 31 deadline approaches, not only Naxals, their memorials too are being destroyed by security forces

Shriti Sagar - 21 February, 2026

Earlier, such memorials were used by Maoists as instruments to maintain fear, dominance, and ideological control within local communities.

Government and Policy

West Bengal: 480 CAPF companies to be deployed from 1st March ahead of assembly elections, ECI asks administration to identify sensitive areas

OpIndia Staff - 21 February, 2026

In a significant move to bolster security ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has authorised the...

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Hindu organisation ‘Sanatan Sanstha’ debunks lies peddled by Congress party, highlights govt funding only for exhibition on Vande Mataram and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

OpIndia Staff - 21 February, 2026

On Friday (20th February), the Hindu organisation 'Sanatan Sanstha' rubbished lies peddled by the Congress party about Union Ministry of Culture funding the "Sanatan...

Crime

Nepal: Communal clashes erupt in Rautahat after Muslims attacked a Hindu wedding procession for playing music near a mosque, stones and bricks pelted

OpIndia Staff - 20 February, 2026

A violent clash erupted between Hindu and Muslim communities in Sabgadha village of Rautahat district in Nepal, after Muslims objected to playing traditional music...

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Four Youth Congress leaders including National Secretary arrested for disrupting AI Impact Summit with shirtless protest, others being identified

OpIndia Staff - 20 February, 2026

Chaos erupted at the prestigious India AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi today when members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC)...

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‘Bengalis will eat what they want’: BJP refutes Mamata Banerjee’s claim that the party will ban meat and fish in West Bengal

OpIndia Staff - 19 February, 2026

CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of planning to ban the open sale of fish and meat in Bengal, citing recent Bihar regulations. The BJP dismissed the claims as "baseless," asserting that Bengalis will always have the right to eat what they choose.

Crime

Punjab: AAP sarpanch shot dead at wedding in Tarn Taran, assailants came with AK47, two police officers suspended

OpIndia Staff - 19 February, 2026

The attackers arrived on a motorcycle and fled within minutes after opening fire at Sidhu Farm in Sheron village. Empty cartridges were recovered from the spot as opposition leaders questioned the state’s deteriorating law and order situation.

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Rajya Sabha elections 2026: ECI announces schedule for 37 seats across 10 states

OpIndia Staff - 18 February, 2026

The Election Commission of India has announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, including Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Polling is scheduled for March 16, with the entire process to be completed by March 20, 2026.

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