Friday, April 3, 2026

Archives of OpIndia

Kerala: Fire breaks out at section of Secretariat complex under scanner in the gold smuggling case, opposition smells conspiracy

Soon after the fire broke out, the opposition parties tore into the Kerala state government alleging foul play

‘Bar and Bench and LiveLaw are reporting one sided and incorrectly,’ Justice Mishra slams the legal media portals

Justice Mishra of the Supreme Court has expressed his displeasure towards legal media portals Bar & Bench and Livelaw

Goa: Youth arrested for posting derogatory content on social media and hurting religious sentiments

A complaint was filed in Goa against Angio Fernandes for posting offensive content against Hindu Gods on social media

14 UP police stations respond to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to bust her motivated lies: Here is what happened

Priyanka Gandhi accusing deteriorating law and order situation in UP elicited a flurry of responses from several UP police Twitter accounts

Muslim YouTuber ‘Heer Khan’ arrested, was hiding at her relative’s house, media advisor to UP CM Yogi Adityanath confirms

It is believed that the said YouTuber, Heer Khan had gone missing as soon as the FIR was registered in her name

He wasn’t concerned with Ayodhya, has been collecting bomb-making material for several years: ISIS terrorist’s mother to the police

Police had recovered bomb jackets, explosives and other incriminating materials from the house of the ISIS terrorist in UP's Balrampur.

ED files prosecution complaint against 12 Hizbul terrorists under PMLA, says trust in Kashmir got hawala money from Pakistan for bomb blasts

ED files prosecution complaint against 12 accused of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists under PMLA.

Fact Check: Did the govt of India pay for the Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan or temple construction?

The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple trust has been seeking donations from devotees for the construction of the Ram Mandir.

Rhea Chakraborty used and dealt with drugs: Reports

Media reports citing Enforcement Directorate sources state that Rhea Chakraborty, deceased actor Sushant Singh Rajput's girlfriend, may have been involved in usage and dealing with drugs.

Prashant Bhushan contempt case: SC reserves judgement on the quantum of punishment, says how can they ‘forgive’ if he refuses to admit his mistake

The judges also expressed displeasure on the fact that Bhushan's petition was released to the press before it was submitted to the court.

NIA files 13,500 page charge sheet in Pulwama terror attack, names Pakistani nationals including JeM chief Masood Azhar

NIA has named number of Pakistani nationals including Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar in the 13,500 page charge sheet for Pulwama terror attack

Prayagraj Police registers complaint against vile YouTuber ‘Heer Khan’ for abusing Hindu Gods, issuing threats

The woman calling herself Heer Khan has now made the hateful video private on YouTube. She has also hidden the videos where her face was visible.

They called her ‘kafir’: Hindu woman Santola Devi was lynched to death by 7 Muslims in UP, her family alleges police apathy and threats

Pratapgarh police have taken to Twitter to inform that 6 out of the seven accused who lynched Hindu women have been arrested.

Tatra Truck scam: All you need to know about the UPA-era scam of over 750 crores where culprits went unpunished for ‘lack of evidence’

Former COAS Gen VK Singh had alleged in 2010 that he was offered a bribe of Rs 14 crores to clear a batch of 600 substandard Tatra Trucks.

How can there be a Hindu Colony in Hindustan? When Dr Hedgewar visited ‘Hindu Colony’ and explained the philosophy of ‘Hindu Rashtra’

In pre-Independent India, when the Union Jack was still fluttering over the Indian parliament, RSS founder Dr Hedgewar was invited for a discussion by residents of ‘Hindu Colony’ in Dadar

Prashant Bhushan’s conviction for contempt of court: Here is why it was completely justified

By judgment pronounced by a Bench of 3 Judges of the Supreme Court, Prashant Bhushan was found guilty of having committed criminal contempt of court

Footprints Publication to publish ‘Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story’ in Tamil

Chennai-based Footprints Publication will publish Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story in Tamil.

Supreme Court defers 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, adjourns hearing to September 10

In an interview with Tehelka magazine in 2009, Prashant Bhushan had said that half of the past 16 CJIs had been corrupt

Russia approaches Modi government to collaborate on Coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V

On August 11, Russia became the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine - Sputnik V

Haryana Police arrest woman for brutally beating 82-year old mother-in-law after video goes viral on social media

In the viral video, reportedly shot by the old woman's grandchildren, the accused Saroj is seen hitting the frail old lady with a dust pan.

The Saga of Juhi Colony and case of ‘Love Jihad’: Here is what we know so far

With 5 cases reported in last two months, reports have alleged that organised attempts to target and trap Hindu girls have been going on in Kanpur's Juhi Colony.

Coronavirus: How ‘corona box’ technology is helping fight COVID-19 pandemic and opening up trade market in African countries

African countries, where India has always been the preferred exporter of engineering products, have increasingly become favoured destination for various other products too.

Shashi Tharoor hosted a dinner for Congress leaders which triggered the controversial letter asking for an overhaul in party: Report

Dinner party hosted by Shashi Tharoor may have triggered the controversial letter asking for an overhaul in party, says a report by Hindustan Times.

Tatra Truck scandal: Defence Ministry suspends all business dealings with Vectra Advanced Engineering Private Limited for one year

Gen VK Singh had alleged that he was offered bribe while in office for clearing procurement of 600 all-terrain Tatra trucks from BEML.

Islamist YouTuber ‘Heer Khan’ abuses Hindu Gods and Goddesses, refers to Goddess Sita as r*ndi and Ayodhya as who*ehouse

Lucknow Police takes cognisance of an Islamist YouTuber abusing Hindu Gods and issuing threats to Hindus.

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir residents protest against Pakistan-China dam construction on Jhelum river

Recently, Pakistan and China signed agreements to construct Azad Pattan and Kohala Hydropower Projects in PoK.

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Celebrity manager Disha Salian’s phone was active for 9 days after her death

Disha Salian’s phone was active for 9 days after her death and internet calls were made through it

NCPCR takes cognisance of complaint against police officer Anthony Michael for allegedly torturing the children of deceased Sadhu Saravanan

NCPCR took cognisance of the complaint filed against Anthony Michael filed by Legal Rights Observatory.

Kim Jong Un, ‘The Undertaker’ of North Korea, is dead, claims an expert

Earlier too, reports of the death of Kim Jong Un were doing the rounds on the Internet, which were proven wrong later.

Police officer Anthony Michael beat up Sadhu Saravanan as his activities prevented conversion of Hindus, claims Hindu Makkal Katchi

Police officer Antony Michael has abetted Sadhu Saravanan to suicide as he felt latter was hindering conversion efforts by church, claims political party.

Madam has to continue until the election takes place: Congress Working Committee member KH Muniyappa

The 7-hours-long meeting of the CWC decided that Sonia Gandhi will continue to lead the party in her capacity as interim Congress president

Determined to become Gandhi and Mandela, Prashant Bhushan repeats that he stands by his remarks undermining faith in the judiciary

The Supreme Court of India had granted Prashant Bhushan a time window of 3-4 days which ends today .

The drama continues as Congress leader writes a letter in blood to Sonia Gandhi: Read what he wants

Sandeep Tanwar, an Ex Congress candidate from Delhi Cantt., wrote a letter in blood, asking Sonia Gandhi to reinstate Rahul Gandhi as party president.

Sonia Gandhi to continue to be Congress president, CWC concludes after seven hour marathon session. Here is how it unfolded

Congress leadership (read the Gandhis) have again started the resignation drama where their loyalists are urging them to stay on.

Son of singer SP Balasubrahmanyam asks not to believe media reports on singer’s coronavirus status

SP Charan confirmed that regardless of COVID-19 status, the legendary singer remains critical and is under life support.

In 2018, at the height of #MeToo movement in India, many women had accused William Dalrymple of making them feel uncomfortable by ‘creepy behaviour’

Did You Know: Women accused William Dalrymple of making them feel uncomfortable by ‘creepy behaviour’

Congress trolls fume over communication fiasco, call NDTV ‘Godi media’: Read why

Angered at the 'colluding with BJP' claim, Congress supporters vent anger at NDTV, call it 'Godi media'.

Delusional and wrong every single time: Meet William Dalrymple, Leftist ‘historian’ who promotes ‘Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb’ with missionary zeal

William Dalrymple is being credited for convincing Bloomsbury India to withdraw the book on the Delhi Riots.

Zero loss Kapil Sibal: Targets Rahul Gandhi after media reports, retracts after Rahul Gandhi ‘personally assures’ there was no need to outrage

The tweet by Kapil Sibal castigating the Gandhi scion had attracted resentment from several Congress loyalists

The Wire journalist Rohini Singh attacks ANI for story broken by NDTV, hails NDTV after realising they did it first

A political turmoil was set off within the Congress party after NDTV reported that Rahul Gandhi has accused the dissenters of conspiring with the BJP. Later the statement was denied.

For how long will Muslims remain slave of Congress’ ‘janeudhari’ leadership: Asaduddin Owaisi rubs salt on Ghulam Nabi Azad’s wounds

Asaduddin Owaisi gave a nudge to Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and other Muslim leaders in Congress and asked them for long will they continue to be slaves of the party's 'janeudhari' leadership.

3 possible explanations why Congress seems to be imploding and a war is brewing between the old and new guard

It should also be kept in mind that while old leaders like Sibal dissent, young and uncouth leaders like Hardik Patel support the Rahul Gandhi camp.

ISIS terrorist Abu Yusuf influenced by Zakir Naik, wanted to retaliate against Ram Mandir construction. Here is what we know so far

ISIS terrorist Abu Yusuf wanted to retaliate against Ram Mandir construction, say reports.

Fact-check: Did Bababhai Pathan from Ahmednagar ‘adopt’ two ‘orphan’ girls and married them off as per Hindu rituals?

The man, Bababhai Pathan is reportedly the rakhi brother of the brides' mother, and he had performed rituals of a maternal uncle at their wedding, as the mother doesn't have a biological brother.

Cracks in Yadav household? Tej Pratap Yadav, son of fodder scam convict Lalu Yadav, tweets cryptic tweet on ‘thieves’ who looted Bihar

Netizens wondered whether Tej Pratap Yadav had directed the Tweet towards his father- the fodder scam convict Lalu Yadav

Robert Vadra’s self-proclaimed ‘chela’ and ‘gold buddy’ roots for the Gandhis, says no ‘outsider’ can be Congress president

Congress worker Jagdish Sharma has been very vocal about his proximity to Gandhi family's son-in-law Robert Vadra.

PM Modi announces 500-bed Covid-19 makeshift hospitals at Patna and Muzaffarpur under PM CARES Fund Trust

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that PM CARES Trust Fund has decided to allocate funds to establish 500-bed makeshift hospitals for treating Covid-19 patients in Patna and Muzaffarpur.

Shekhar Gupta falsely accuses authors Sanjeev Sanyal, Anand Ranganathan and Sanjay Dixit of bullying Bloomsbury into withdrawing book on Delhi riots

In the 'Cut the Clutter' video, The Print founder Shekhar Gupta wrongly portrayed that Bloomsbury chickened out of publishing a book on Delhi Riots because of bullying from Sanjeev Sanyal, Dr Anand Ranganathan and Sanjay Dixit

Insistence on representation of every caste among the Temple trustees: A colonial idea that endangers Temple tradition

An issue that has come up in this discussion is that question of caste representation among the Temple trustees to avoid caste-discrimination.

Donald Trump’s campaign releases video featuring PM Modi to woo Indian-American voters ahead of elections

America uses video featuring PM Narendra Modi from Houston and Ahmedabad events to woo Indian-American voters.