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Stampede situation in Maha Kumbh: Many injured near Sangam at night, no official confirmation on casualties yet

OpIndia Staff -
As per reports, while a large number of people were moving towards Sangam ghat, at around 1.30 am in the night, a sudden stampede like situation emerged and people started running over fallen persons.
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News Reports

Adani Group commits Rs 2.3 lakh crore investment in Odisha in five years

ANI -
Adani Group plans to invest Rs 2.3 lakh crore in Odisha over five years, focusing on various sectors, marking a significant investment for the Utkarsh Odisha initiative.
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News Reports

‘Bad Girl’ Tamil movie sparks online debate; netizens slam makers for showing Brahmin community negatively, details

OpIndia Staff -
The recent release of a teaser of a Tamil movie named 'Bad Girl' starring Anjali Sivaraman in the lead role has sparked a controversy with many stating that the film portrays the Brahmin community in a bad light.
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News Reports

MCOCA Case: Naresh Balyan, AAP MLA, seeks custody parole for campaigning during Delhi elections

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Earlier while opposing the bail plea of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in the MCOCA case, Delhi Police revealed that the investigation uncovered the involvement of Balyan and his absconding associates in organized crime.
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Politics

After 10 years, he is asking for 5 more, He will not be able to clean Yamuna no matter what: Haryana CM Nayab Singh...

ANI -
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing a public rally in the Narela assembly area on Tuesday, took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal over the ongoing Yamuna water issue.
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News Reports

PMK leader Ramalingam murder case: NIA arrests PFI members Abdul Majeeth and Shahul Hameed – Everything you need to know

Anurag -
The NIA's investigation into the Ramalingam murder case has spanned several years. At different intervals, the investigative agency achieved significant breakthroughs in the case. The matter was officially transferred to the NIA on 7th March 2019, following which the central investigative agency re-registered the case.
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News Reports

Khargone, MP: Warden at tribal hostel forces female students to read Bible and Christian prayers, do manual labour

OpIndia Staff -
At the hostel, the warden treated the girls like laborers rather than students and fed them worm-infested food.
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Fact-Check

Centre’s notification inviting applications for new SEBI chief due to misconduct by Madhabi Buch? As Congress calls it ‘vindication’ of their attacks, here’s the...

Shraddha Pandey -
Soon after the Ministry of Finance’s notification inviting applications for the post of SEBI chairperson was issued, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh claimed that this was a vindication of Congress's “sustained, fact-based” campaign against outgoing SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch.
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Political History of India

Indira Gandhi’s lust for absolute power, strong opposition, and divided Congress: How “One Nation One Election” came to an end in India after 1967

Rukma Rathore -
The "One Nation, One Election" bill in India aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and state legislatures, addressing election frequency, resource management, and governmental stability.
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News Reports

‘Illegal religious conversion not a serious crime as rape, murder’: SC says, Maulvi accused of converting mentally challenged boy gets bail

OpIndia Staff -
The court emphasized, “Bail should not be denied in cases where prolonged detention is unwarranted, especially when the nature of the allegations does not involve heinous crimes like murder or sexual assault.”
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Editor's picks

‘If you want to be Hindu, go to Ayodhya’, Ishaq Khan abuses, threatens Hindu temple for playing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’; arrested

OpIndia Staff -
The video of the incident has gone viral over the internet in which the accused can be seen arriving in his vehicle and threatening the temple authorities in Bilaspur.
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News Reports

Delhi police files FIR against Rana Ayyub on Delhi Court’s direction for anti-Hindu comments: What the court said and details of FIR

OpIndia Staff -
Advocate Sachdeva cited several examples of Ayyub's posts to highlight her alleged malicious intent. For instance, in a post against Veer Savarkar and Hindutva, Ayyub wrote, "So Veer Savarkar advocated rape as a necessary component of Hindutva nationalism."
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Political History of India

The many desecrations of Somnath Mandir by Muslim invaders: How Nehru opposed its restoration fearing “Hindu revivalism”

Rukma Rathore -
Somnath Mandir had been attacked and pillaged at least six times by Muslim rulers and former PM Pandit Nehru was against its revival.
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News Reports

Sambhal riots: There was a plan to kill lawyer Vishnu Jain during the riots, weapons were collected and distributed, accused Waris admits

OpIndia Staff -
During the riots in Sambhal, the rioters apparently wanted to kill advocate Vishnu Jain. For this, weapons were also distributed among the rioters. This conspiracy was hatched by Shariq Satha. His henchman Mulla Afroz had provided the weapons.
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News Reports

IMA Haryana to suspend treatment under Ayushman Bharat services over pending dues of Rs 400 cr from private hospitals: All you need to know

OpIndia Staff -
The association opined that the private hospitals were not able to manage their expenses while treating the patients under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, given no reimbursement from the government.
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Opinions

As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigrants, the Homeland Security Dept inspect Gurudwaras in New York and New Jersey

Shraddha Pandey -
Similar raids have also been reported to be conducted by DHS agents in churches to identify and arrest illegal immigrants.
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News Reports

Islamists share fake news about Muslim woman being killed by Hindu lover, try to fuel ‘Bhagwa love trap’ conspiracy theory: Here is the truth

OpIndia Staff -
The attempt to give a communal spin to an incident where both the victim and the perpetrator hail from the same Faith is part of the larger ploy to mainstream the 'Bhagwa Love Trap (BLT)' conspiracy theory.
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News Reports

Maha Kumbh 2025 is India’s spiritual infrastructure, a global lesson in leadership, management and sustainability: Gautam Adani

OpIndia Staff -
Therefore, the next time you hear about India's growth story, remember: our most successful project isn't a massive port or a renewable energy park – it's a spiritual gathering that has run successfully for centuries, serving millions without depleting resources or losing its soul.
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News Reports

Opposition cries foul as Parliament Waqf panel accepts NDA MPs’ amendments, rejects opposition’s changes

OpIndia Staff -
The opposition had proposed amendments to all 44 clauses of the Bill, which were defeated by the 10:16 margin.
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News Reports

Ambedkar statue vandalised by alleged SC man with a hammer, Dalit outfits call for bandh as BJP blames ruling AAP for failing law and...

OpIndia Staff -
The accused named Amandeep Singh who is from the SC community installed an extension ladder to climb atop of the statue.
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News Reports

Vayu Sena Medal for WC Akshay Saxena: Read how Bulgarian vessel MV Ruen was rescued from Somali pirates by Navy commandos aided by a...

OpIndia Staff -
Even after a last-moment change in drop location, Wing Commander Akshay Saxena guided the crew to safely execute a precision airdrop.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Forced conversion incident busted in Lakhimpur Kheri, pastor arrested. Exclusive FIR details

OpIndia Staff -
OpIndia spoke to complainant Aman Rastogi, who shared that on 25th January, he and his friends, including an ailing member, were invited by accused Baburam to a prayer meeting promising healing water. The gathering turned out to be a Christian event where attendees were pressured to remove tilaks and Hindu idols from their homes, with claims that Yeshu would solve their problems. Aman, an RSS member, and his friends filed a police complaint against the accused.
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News Reports

Maharashtra: Sports teacher Nasar Sayyed booked under POCSO for sexually harassing girl student, blackmailing her over nude photos

Siddhi Somani -
The police ensured the arrest of the accused teacher and also a transparent investigation into the case. Though an FIR in the case has been filed, no arrests have yet been made. Investigations are underway.
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News Reports

MK Stalin continues politics of regionalism, vows to continue ‘language war’ against imaginary Hindi imposition: Here is everything to know about ‘Mozhi Por’

OpIndia Staff -
"The introduction of the three-language policy and the National Education Policy (NEP) are blatant attempts to impose Hindi and Sanskrit on non-Hindi-speaking states," MK Stalin claimed.
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News Reports

Chhattisgarh: Hindu organisations bust religious conversion ‘prayer meeting’ in Raipur and Balrampur, 2 pastors among 7 arrested

OpIndia Staff -
An FIR has been registered under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nayay Sanhita (BNS) and Section 4 of the Chhattisgarh Religious Freedom Act in Raipur against three individuals including a pastor. In Balrampur, four individuals were arrested.
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News Reports

Bangladesh: Islamic extremists associated with BNP kidnap 3 Hindus including temple priest, beat them up and demand ransom

OpIndia Staff -
The victims were identified as Rubel Rudra (42), Keshab Mitra Das (43) and Samir Das (45). While Samir and Rubel run laundry shops, Keshab is a priest at a Hindu temple.
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Crime

Drug ringleader wanted in US arrested in UK after his glamorous wife gave way the location in vacation photos on Instagram

OpIndia Staff -
A most wanted drug kingpin was arrested in the UK after the authorities got his location from an unexpected source, his wife’s Instagram posts
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News Reports

As US starts deporting illegal immigrants, Colombian president says he will not allow planes carrying Colombian migrants to enter the country

OpIndia Staff -
As USA has started deporting illegal immigrants, Columbian President Gustavo Petro has announced that he is blocking planes carrying illegal Colombian migrants
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News Reports

Assam: Dibrugarh to be made the second capital of the state, an assembly Complex to constructed by 2027

OpIndia Staff -
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the national flag on Republic Day in Dibrugarh for the first time. Dibrugarh has a history of the ULFA militancy.
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News Reports

Trump suggests relocating Gaza population to ‘clean up the demolition site’, proposes resettlement of Palestinians in Arab nations like Egypt and Jordan

OpIndia Staff -
Trump expressed a desire to see Arab nations increase their acceptance of refugees from Gaza. He framed the displacement as a potential step towards peace in the region.
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News Reports

US suspends all funding to Bangladesh under USAID after president Donald Trump’s executive order

OpIndia Staff -
Within five days of swearing in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump passed an executive order immediately suspending all US operations in Bangladesh
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Mursaleen, Hasnain, Yameen, Zeeshan, and Junaid involved in illegal cow slaughter arrested after gunfight in Bhojpur

OpIndia Staff -
Mursaleen and Hasnain revealed that a man named Azizur Rahman, a resident of Mohalla Jama Masjid in Bhojpur, coordinated the operations. He was responsible for securing orders and directing where the meat needed to be delivered. The accused further admitted to using their daytime wage-labour activities as a cover to avoid suspicion.
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News Reports

Punjab ranks lowest in Niti Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2025, Odisha tops the list of 18 major states

OpIndia Staff -
The NITI Ayog on Friday released the Fiscal Health Index of 18 major states. Odisha topped the index, while Punjab was ranked at the bottom
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News Reports

Bangladesh govt attempts to hide links between Muhammad Yunus and Clintons, daughter Monica’s involvement in Joe Biden administration

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury -
Hillary Clinton had illegally used her position in the State Department to award more than US$13 million in grants to Yunus, contracts and loans despite his ouster from Grameen Bank in 2011.
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News Reports

Republic Day Highlights: Indonesian contingent, Tableaux, Aircraft formations, cultural performances and more

OpIndia Staff -
For the first time, an Indonesian marching and band contingent marched during the Republic Day parade at the Kartavyapath. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is the guest of honour this year.
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News Reports

Republic Day parade showcases India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, T-90 Bhishma tanks & Nag Missile Systems steal the show

ANI -
Indian Army's impressive display of military might and technological advancements at the 76th Republic Day parade stole the show at the Kartavya Path on Sunday.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad Police arrest Imran for repeatedly raping Hindu married woman and forcing her to convert to Islam

OpIndia Staff -
On 25th January, Ghaziabad Police arrested a man named Imran for allegedly repeatedly raping a Hindu married woman and attempting to convert her to Islam
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News Reports

Delhi: Police nab 7 illegal immigrants staying in India, deport them back to Bangladesh

OpIndia Staff -
The Bangladeshi nationals were identified as Mohammad Bellal, Mohammad Yeasin), Emon Hossen, Mohammad Ghiyas Uddin, Mohammad Rubel Hossain, Nasruddin, and Tanvir Hasan.
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News Reports

Arvind Kejriwal tries to do ‘Gujarat Vs Punjab’ before Delhi elections, cast aspersions on ECI and police, BJP debunks his lies

OpIndia Staff -
"Kejriwal ji, as a former Chief Minister, I'm surprised you're not aware of the Election Commission's norms. They've requested forces from various states, not just Gujarat," Harsh Sanghavi debunked his lies.
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News Reports

Union govt announces recipients of Padma Awards for 2025: Read the full list of 139 awardees here

OpIndia Staff -
The Union government on Saturday released the list of Padma Award winners on the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations.
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News Reports

YSRCP leader V Vijaysai Reddy resigns from Rajya Sabha and quits politics to ‘focus on agriculture’

ANI -
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday accepted the resignation of YSR Congress Party leader V Vijaysai Reddy, who stepped down from his position as a Member of Parliament, citing personal reasons and announcing his retirement from politics.
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News Reports

Fabrication of Fatima Sheikh: A case study of how fictional narratives can be weaponised with circular referencing for political or ideological gains

Dr. Neha Das -
Fabrication of Fatima Sheikh is a living example of how integrity of historical narratives can easily be compromised by creation and proliferation of fake literature
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News Reports

Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, UCC portal also to be launched

ANI -
Uttarakhand CM's secretary Shailesh Bagoli said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27
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News Reports

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: BJP promises gig workers’ welfare board and Yamuna riverfront in manifesto

OpIndia Staff -
BJP has promised a welfare board for gig workers, Rs 10 lakh life insurance, Rs 5 lakh accidental insurance, and the development of a new Yamuna riverfront modelled on Gujarat's Sabarmati riverfront.
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Politics

“I have never seen such a liar in my political career”, Home Minister Amit Shah calls out AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal

OpIndia Staff -
Amit Shah said that Kejriwal did not fulfill any of his promises. Mincing no words, Amit Shah called Kejriwal a liar. He said that he had not seen such a liar in his political career.
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News Reports

BJP accuses AAP of discarding forms submitted by women for promised Mahila Samman Yojana, displays forms collected from junk dealers saying they got 30,000...

OpIndia Staff -
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdev accused the AAP of throwing away in garbage the forms filled by women to avail the benefits of AAP's Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.
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Opinions

The Left has a sexual predator problem: From The Wire justifying child grooming to pro-Congress handle, for whom Mahua Moitra was fangirling, turning out...

Shraddha Pandey -
Narundar turning out to be an alleged pervert and leftist ecosystem maintaining silence on this matter, however, is not shocking. In fact, the left has this propensity to sexual deviancy since they discard morality.
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News Reports

The Hindu’s journalist Mahesh Langa faces another FIR, land broker accuses him of extortion for publicity in the paper

OpIndia Staff -
Another FIR was registered against Mahesh Langa, a journalist working with the English newspaper The Hindu, over extortion charges
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News Reports

2008 Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana to be extradited to India: Read how he lost appeals in several courts and what the US...

OpIndia Staff -
Rana has been lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Los Angeles for over 10 years since he was convicted of the 2008 terror attacks by a US court.
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News Reports

Former Bollywood star Mamta Kulkarni anointed as Mahamandaleshwar by Kinnar Akhada: Read what is a Mahamandaleshwar and how they are anointed

OpIndia Staff -
On 24th January, former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni was anointed as a Mahamandaleshwar by the Kinnar Akhada at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj
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