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Child marriages in Maharashtra on the surge as families suffer from economic difficulties amid coronavirus woes: Report

OpIndia Staff -
About 200 cases of child marriages were reported from Maharashtra during the period of coronavirus lockdown from April to June 2020, says the report by India Today group.
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News Reports

Former Pakistan Ambassador to Indonesia had sold off embassy building, was protected by govt because he was related to Musharraf’s wife

OpIndia Staff -
The National Accountability Bureau has filed a reference in court against former Pakistan Ambassador to Indonesia Major General (retd) Syed Mustafa Anwar stating that Anwar had sold the Pakistani embassy building in Jakarta at a throwaway price during 2001-2002.
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News Reports

AAP leader Amanatullah Khan appeals for police protection for IB officer Ankit Sharma murder and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain’s family

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AAP leader Tahir Hussain has been accused of leading and instigating a mob which led to murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma
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News Reports

‘Jesus Christ has returned to earth in form of Chinese woman’, claims The Church of Almighty God: Read how banned Chinese cult making inroads...

OpIndia Staff -
Nagaland Baptist Church Council has issued a warning that a violent Chinese cult church is spreading its roots in the Northeastern region
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News Reports

AAP may give ticket to Delhi riots mastermind Tahir Hussain’s wife: Report

OpIndia Staff -
As per the report, AAP leader Amanatullah Khan conveyed it to the family that Tahir Hussain's wife will be contesting the elections.
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News Reports

‘4 drops in tea, give it 30-40 mins to kick in’: Drug usage, dealing link emerges from Rhea Chakraborty’s deleted chats, say reports

OpIndia Staff -
A series of deleted WhatsApp messages which were allegedly sent from Rhea Chakraborty's mobile phone revealed usage and dealing of hard drugs.
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News Reports

Telangana: 2 cases of COVID-19 reinfection detected, experts to probe if it is caused by different strains of coronavirus

OpIndia Staff -
Two medical professionals from private hospitals have been reportedly reinfected by coronavirus in Hyderabad
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Read how PM Modi ensured Maharashtra girl Swapnali Sutar who had to climb top of the hill for internet connectivity does not miss her...

OpIndia Staff -
Originally, it was reported on social media that she is one Sunita who is preparing for MBBS, but later it was clarified that her name is actually Swapnali Sutar.
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News Reports

Journalist urges people to use Hindu religious book as toilet paper, netizens demand arrest over image of Teej Vrat book kept in toilet

OpIndia Staff -
Journalist with Bolta Hindustan shares image of using Hindu religious book as toilet paper, netizens demand her arrest.
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News Reports

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un ‘resurrects’ again after reports of him being dead or in coma surface

Shashank Bharadwaj -
Recently, reports of the North Korean leader being dead or lying in a coma had surfaced again, fuelling speculations that his sister may soon assume the leadership.
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News Reports

Devika Rotawan, the youngest witness to testify against Ajmal Kasab, moves Bombay HC seeking compensation from Maharashtra govt

OpIndia Staff -
The 21-year-old Devika Rotawan was the youngest witness to testify against Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Ajmal Kasab for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
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PM Modi shares mesmerising visuals of water cascading at Sun Temple at Modhera. Watch video

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Built after 1026 CE during the reign of Bhima I of Chaulukya dynasty, the temple is dedicated to the Sun God.
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News Reports

#RahulHiRashiHai – Sambit Patra explains how Congress cannot think beyond the Gandhis as CWC chooses Sonia Gandhi to continue as party president

OpIndia Staff -
Sambit Patra on live television today explained how 'Rahul is Rashi' from the popular meme, 'Rasode mein kaun hai' that has taken the Internet by the storm past few days.
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Politics

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

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

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

OpIndia Staff -
Justice Mishra of the Supreme Court has expressed his displeasure towards legal media portals Bar & Bench and Livelaw
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News Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OpIndia Staff -
The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple trust has been seeking donations from devotees for the construction of the Ram Mandir.
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News Reports

Rhea Chakraborty used and dealt with drugs: Reports

OpIndia Staff -
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.
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News Reports

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

OpIndia Staff -
The judges also expressed displeasure on the fact that Bhushan's petition was released to the press before it was submitted to the court.
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NIA files 13,500 page charge sheet in Pulwama terror attack, names Pakistani nationals including JeM chief Masood Azhar

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

OpIndia Staff -
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.
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News Reports

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

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

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’

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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.
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Political History of India

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

Nivan -
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
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Law

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

B.V. Acharya -
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
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Footprints Publication to publish ‘Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story’ in Tamil

OpIndia Staff -
Chennai-based Footprints Publication will publish Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story in Tamil.
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Supreme Court defers 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, adjourns hearing to September 10

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

Russia approaches Modi government to collaborate on Coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V

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

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

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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.
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News Reports

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

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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.
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News Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OpIndia Staff -
Recently, Pakistan and China signed agreements to construct Azad Pattan and Kohala Hydropower Projects in PoK.
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News Reports

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

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

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

OpIndia Staff -
NCPCR took cognisance of the complaint filed against Anthony Michael filed by Legal Rights Observatory.
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News Reports

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

OpIndia Staff -
Earlier too, reports of the death of Kim Jong Un were doing the rounds on the Internet, which were proven wrong later.
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Police officer Anthony Michael beat up Sadhu Saravanan as his activities prevented conversion of Hindus, claims Hindu Makkal Katchi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OpIndia Staff -
Congress leadership (read the Gandhis) have again started the resignation drama where their loyalists are urging them to stay on.
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Son of singer SP Balasubrahmanyam asks not to believe media reports on singer’s coronavirus status

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

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

OpIndia Staff -
Did You Know: Women accused William Dalrymple of making them feel uncomfortable by ‘creepy behaviour’
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Social Media

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

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