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1 year of the BJP govt in Delhi: A governance shift from AAP’s subsidy politics to structural development

Dhruv Mishra -
Long-term infrastructure modernisation plans worth approximately ₹17,000 crore include underground cable expansion, grid strengthening, and installation of modern monitoring systems. The objective is to improve reliability, safety, and the quality of urban infrastructure by reducing reliance on overhead power distribution. 
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Muhammad Yunus and the ‘seven sisters’ dog whistle: How Bangladesh’s outgoing chief rekindled tensions with India and whitewashed attacks on Hindus

Jinit Jain -
Muhammad Yunus exited office not with introspection, but with a geopolitical provocation aimed at India’s Northeast and a convenient silence on minority persecution.
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‘India is the second largest market for Claude, developers here doing the most intense work’: As India hosts AI Impact Summit, global giant Anthropic...

Divya Bharti -
Anthropic has officially opened its Bengaluru office, marking India as its second-largest global market. Led by Irina Ghose, the expansion includes major partnerships in aviation, education, and agriculture, alongside a dedicated push to improve AI performance in ten widely spoken Indian languages.
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Delhi HC calls out anti-India activist Amrit Wilson over cancellation of her OCI card, cites IB report of her activities, says ‘we can’t allow...

Anurag -
While examining confidential IB reports, the High Court observed allegations go beyond isolated tweets and involve serious concerns affecting national security. Government maintains revocation followed due process under Citizenship Act provisions governing OCI status.
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Economic Times targets Suryakumar Yadav over handshake, forgets Pakistan’s terror record and its own Aman ki Asha nostalgia

Anurag -
India’s refusal to stage a handshake reflects sovereign policy, not immaturity. Respect in sport is shown through conduct on the field, not forced gestures towards a state that continues to enable cross-border terrorism.
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Uttar Pradesh: Pakistani national mother and daughter accused of 30-year illegal stay using forged Indian documents, ISI links, visits to Army and gov offices...

Anurag -
Complainant Rukhsana said the duo entered India on a Pakistani passport, fraudulently secured Indian documents, travelled abroad multiple times and continued residing in Meerut without lawfully acquiring Indian citizenship.
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AI Impact Summit, semiconductors, Bhashini and more: Read how the Modi govt is making giant strides in technological advancements and preparing India for...

Shraddha Pandey -
. To actualise the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, the Modi government has rolled out various initiatives, rooted in the resolve of Atmanirbhar Bharat, that will potentially propel India to the position of a global tech leader.
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Punjab: 2,700 women died of cancer in 2025, 13,299 in five years; AAP MP Seechewal links surge to water pollution, chemicals used in agriculture

Shriti Sagar -
Seechewal informed the House that 13,299 women died due to cancer in Punjab between 2021 and 2025.
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Crowd, devotion and inner peace: My experience of the Bhavanath Mela on the occasion of Mahashivaratri

ભાર્ગવ રાજ્યગુરુ -
I was standing a little distance from the temple premises, looking towards Girnar. A few hours ago, this same place was resounding with cheers. Now there was peace. Here I understood the deepest meaning of this fair. The festival is temporary, Shivatva is eternal.
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No ban on Russian oil, Marco Rubio clarifies the India-US trade deal: Read how the opposition weaponised Trump’s Pressure tactics and spread myths

श्रवण शुक्ल -
At the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that India has committed only to not increasing Russian oil imports. This "additional" caveat allows New Delhi to maintain energy security while navigating US trade pressures and domestic political criticism.
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‘Dhurandhar dhass gya’: Liberals mock Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who wanted to kill Khalistani terrorist Pannun

Shraddha Pandey -
Mocking Nikhil Gupta with ‘Dhurandhar’ jibes, dragging film director Aditya Dhar and NSA Ajit Doval, into their traitorously boorish behaviour, only shows that the left liberal cabal only waits for opportunities, even in matters of national security, to target and attack the ideologically-opposed government.
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Hindus in Vadodara protest against the suspected sale of properties in Hindu-majority areas to non-Hindus, in violation of the Disturbed Areas Act: Read what...

Aditi -
The law was introduced by the Gujarat government to prevent the polarisation of the population in communally sensitive areas.
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2026 Bangladesh election witnesses anti-Hindu voting pattern, Jamaat-e-Islami wins big in border areas with West Bengal: Read why this is a matter of concern...

श्रवण शुक्ल -
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami performed well in several other districts in this region, particularly those connected to West Bengal in India, such as Jalpaiguri, Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, and 24 Parganas.
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Former Leicester MP and anti-India propagandist Claudia Webbe spreads lies again, claims ‘India was shut down in the world’s biggest strike’

Shriti Sagar -
In a country of this scale, even large mobilisations can happen without paralysing the nation. Calling every protest “unprecedented” or proof of systemic collapse is misleading.
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An election result like no other: How Bangladesh neutralised the agenda of the US deep state, which once carried out regime change operation, and...

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury -
It is plausible that Yunus, recognising the dwindling support and looming consequences of his failed plans, may ultimately seek refuge in a Western country, where he hopes to escape the repercussions of his actions and preserve his legacy—if one can still be salvaged. With Yunus ageing, the window for his political revival is all but closed.
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Mob that assaulted journalist Ruchi Tiwari for being a Brahmin at Delhi University included participants of pro-Naxal protests and Hidma sympathisers: What we know...

Shraddha Pandey -
As seen in the viral videos of the Friday incident, among the girls who surrounded and grabbed Ruchi Tiwari inside the Delhi University, was Gurkirat Kaur, the president of the radical left student group Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch (bsCEM).
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Rape is normalised within the patriarchal ‘norms’ of Hindu society: IIT Patna professor Dr Priyanka Tripathi’s another research paper storms new controversy

Rukma Rathore -
"The spectacle of cinema depicts a sustained form of Savarna patriarchy in the act of public rape," Priyanka Tripathi claimed in the paper.
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Anti-Brahmin hate, mockery of Kashmiri Hindu genocide and perpetual victim card: Meet Lakshya Lakey, the ‘Ambedkarite activist’ exposed for making derogatory comments against women

Shraddha Pandey -
“Brahmin gf sucks me off, problem?”, Lakshay Lakey claimed in response to a DM by a female follower of Tulip Sharma, who criticised him for his casteist and misogynistic messages.
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India-US trade deal framework: Why the numbers involved tell a different story than the political noise

Dhruv Mishra -
If the current interim trade framework progresses toward a broader bilateral agreement, it suggests that the surplus could exceed $90 billion annually if export expansion materialises alongside increased imports.
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What does BNP’s Tarique Rahman becoming Bangladeshi PM mean for India? Read how ‘lesser evil’ phenomenon may mean improved relations and a more ‘workable’...

Raju Das -
BNP forming the Bangladesh government may not be very good news for India, but it is the best outcome of the elections from India’s perspective.
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‘Caste by birth remains the same even if one changes religion’: How Allahabad HC’s verdict on a case under SC-ST Act can lead to...

Rukma Rathore -
"Though a person may change religion, his or her caste remains the same despite conversion to another religion," Allahabad HC.
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Health Insurance plans for family explained through recent reforms

OpIndia Staff -
With recent reforms in the insurance sector, many family health insurance plans have become more affordable, transparent, and consumer-friendly, with greater flexibility in several cases. Read on to learn everything about the best health insurance plans, how they have been affected by recent reforms, and the factors to consider when choosing a health insurance plan.
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No, Kamruddin, who has been arrested by Delhi Police in a triple-murder case, is not a ‘Tantrik’: Here’s how the media gives a Hindu...

Shraddha Pandey -
While the criminal and his accomplice are both Muslims, a significant section of the mainstream media used the Hindu identifiers ‘Tantrik’ or ‘self-styled Tantrik’ for Kamruddin.
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Who is Dr Priyanka Tripathi: Meet the IIT Patna professor who misuses Hindu scriptures and uses Shakti to circulate her agenda via research papers

Rukma Rathore -
The IIT Patna professor has been dragging Hindu scriptures and deities to attack the Indian society for many years.
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SC reserves verdict on appeal against Karnataka HC decision of striking down Karnataka Hindu Endowments Act: Read how the law violated the Constitution

Aditi -
The High Court called out the state government for trying to divide the Hindu religion in the guise of creating a "uniform law".
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10th Budget of Yogi Adityanath: How the BJP rebuilt UP’s education, health, infrastructure and jobs after the misrule of Akhilesh Yadav

पूजा राणा -
In 2026-27, the Yogi Adityanath government presented a budget of about ₹9.13 lakh crore, nearly two and a half times more than a decade ago. The rise is linked not just to inflation but to big spending on roads, expressways, industrial corridors, energy and major infrastructure projects.
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Central Vista Project: Qadeemi Masjid omitted from the layout of Krishi Bhawan redevelopment project

Shraddha Pandey -
On 19th January 2026, a tender floated by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for the redevelopment of Krishi Bhawan and Shastri Bhawan reportedly makes no mention of the supposedly 100-year-old Qadeemi Masjid. This mosque is located in the open court within the Krishi Bhawan compound.
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Construction of ‘Babri Masjid’ begins ahead of West Bengal election: Read how this is a ploy by Mamata govt to counter Hindu consolidation, strengthen...

Rukma Rathore -
The hunger for Muslim votes is so intense that it has overflowed beyond the borders of Bengal and reached Bangladeshi infiltrators who are not only embraced but also facilitated by Mamata's administration. It is evident that these she and Humayun are aligned in their approach towards Muslim appeasement.
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Expansion, temples and jizya: Putting Audrey Truschke’s Aurangzeb argument to a historical stress test

Dhruv Mishra -
Audrey Truschke’s recent interview has reignited controversy, putting her defence of Aurangzeb and her historical method under renewed scrutiny.
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From Vedic hymns to Puranic legends, where Shiva Himself took His seat: Read the history of Junagadh’s Bhavnath Mahadev Temple

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From Vedic hymns to Puranic legends, Bhavnath Mahadev at Girnar stands as a living symbol of India’s eternal Shaiva tradition.
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Delhi triple murder case: Occultist Kamruddin was booked at least twice in murder cases in UP and Rajasthan; read how he killed two Hindus...

Anurag -
Investigators in Delhi found links to an earlier Firozabad case where Kamruddin allegedly lured victims with occult promises, administered poison during rituals and was later charge sheeted, with courts refusing bail on merits.
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Promised ‘Dhanvarsha’, delivered death: Occultist Kamruddin poisoned three with laddus, stole Rs 2 lakh; already booked in two murder cases

Rukma Rathore -
Laxmi, Shiv Naresh and Randhir were discovered dead on Outer Delhi's Peeragarhi flyover on 8th February.
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The Wire columnist Ravi Nair lied, made baseless allegations and failed to substantiate them: Read how the Gandhinagar court verdict busts Leftist claims of...

Shraddha Pandey -
Through its counsels S V Thakkar and K P Raichura, the AEL alleged that between October 2020 and July 2021, accused Ravi Nair published defamatory content, particularly a series of tweets against the complainant on his X handle @t_d_h-nair, in addition to articles published on the anti-Adani website “Adani Watch”.
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From Nehru’s intelligence blind spots to Indira Gandhi’s CIA-linked meddling: Read Congress’ history of selling national interests for personal gains

Amit Kelkar -
From Nehru’s intelligence blind spots to Tashkent and the release of 93,000 Pakistani POWs, Congress has a long history of squandering India’s hard-won strategic leverage, and has no moral standing to accuse others of “selling” the nation.
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Human capital, infrastructure, medical, job opportunities and more: Read details of the 10th budget presented by Yogi Adityanath government in UP

Rukma Rathore -
"UP's per capita income is estimated at ₹1,09,844, more than double the numbers of ₹54,564 in 2016-2017," Khanna stated.
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Infrastructure development under Yogi Adityanath government: A leap towards developed Uttar Pradesh

Divyansh Tiwari -
With capital expenditure at 19.5 percent and major allocations for roads, aviation, MSMEs, water supply and healthcare, Uttar Pradesh positions itself as a fast growing economy targeting a trillion dollar milestone in coming years.
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Assam govt’s anti-encroachment drive to free forest land is valid and needed, says SC: Read how Opposition and media have been vilifying a lawful...

Aditi -
The Supreme Court noted that encroachment on the forest land has "emerged as one of the gravest challenges confronting environmental governance in the country."
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Apples, alarmism and half-truths: How media coverage is warping public perception of the India–US Trade Deal

Shraddha Pandey -
Under the India-US trade agreement, the Indian government has reduced import duty on US apples from 50% to 25%, coupled with a Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs 75 to 80 per kg. This move effectively prevents very cheap and apples from flooding Indian markets and harming the business of local growers, as the landed cost would be around Rs 100 per kg or more after duty.
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‘I am a thakur, don’t mess with me’: HDFC employee Aastha Singh breaks silence on incomplete viral video; reveals she is now receiving rape...

OpIndia Staff -
HDFC Bank employee Aastha Singh has clarified that a viral video of her invoking her caste was a reaction to harassment by a colleague’s relative. She alleges the clip was selectively edited and has since faced severe online threats and rape threats.
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Where the soul experiences union with Shiva: Read about the Bhavnath Fair held on Shivratri, known as Gujarat’s ‘Mini Kumbh’

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Held at the foothills of Girnar, the centuries-old Bhavnath Fair, often called a “Mini Kumbh”, brings together sadhus and devotees from across India for sacred rituals, the Mrigi Kund bath, and Shivratri processions in devotion to Lord Shiva.
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What is rat-hole mining? As the Meghalaya explosion kills 30, read why this practice continues despite govt ban and court orders

Rukma Rathore -
Rat hole mining was banned by the National Green Tribunal in 2014, yet the illicit practice remains in existence to this day.
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UP’s economy doubles in 8 years, hits Rs 30.25 lakh crore: Big leap under Yogi Adityanath administration. Read key takeaways from the Economic Survey

Shraddha Pandey -
The Economic Survey tabled before the state legislature of Uttar Pradesh on Monday is the first such annual economic document, similar to the Central government’s practice.
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Inspector Sadiq Pasha lodges FIR on his own against defence company and harasses its employees after drone lands in Muslim-majority area: Here is what...

OpIndia Staff -
“There shall be an interim order of stay of all investigation pursuant to the registration of the crime till the next date of hearing,” Justice Nagaprasanna ruled.
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From Tiruppur to the EU and the US: How the new trade deals could transform India’s textile hubs and double Tamil Nadu’s garment exports

Shriti Sagar -
Close to 28% of total textile and textile product exports from India in FY25 were meant for exports to the USA alone.
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Basant returns to Lahore, but why are Pakistanis reluctant to acknowledge the Hindu cultural roots of the festival?

Dhruv Mishra -
Pakistan’s relationship with its pre-Islamic past has always been uneasy. Hindu temples are neglected, Indian history is marginalised in textbooks, and ancient cultural continuities are treated as ideological liabilities. Yet Basant poses a problem: it is too deeply embedded in Punjabi social life to be discarded altogether.
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Gujarat: Father Mehboob and son Farhan convicted in cow-slaughter and beef trafficking case, sentenced to 10 years in prison. Read details

OpIndia Staff -
A Godhra court’s 10-year sentence in the beef seizure case shows that under Gujarat’s amended law, forensic proof and possession, not rhetoric, decide guilt.
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As Ramachandra Guha calls India a ‘Hindu Pakistan’ to peddle another Muslim victimhood propaganda, here’s why he is wrong, again

Shraddha Pandey -
At the very onset of the propaganda piece titled “A Hindu Pakistan?”, Guha invokes India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to contend that contrary to the initial envisioning of India as an inclusive nation, unlike Pakistan, India under the Modi government is “coming ever closer to Pakistan with regard to the merging of faith and State.”
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When words reopen wounds: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘traitor’ remark against Ravneet Singh Bittu reflects a Congress pattern

Amit Kelkar -
For Sikhs, words like “traitor” are not casual insults, they echo a long and painful history of state-backed persecution under Congress rule.
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Why is Leftist media rattled over India-US trade deal: Read how some International media portals are fearmongering, and spreading falsehoods over the interim FTA...

Anurag -
International media ignored that Russian oil claims appear only in a US executive order, not India’s statement, that India already imports farm goods worth billions annually, and that negotiations remain open with no binding purchase commitments.
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‘Upliftment of poor and backward students’: CM Yogi’s dream project makes the path to PCS, NEET and JEE easier. Here’s how the UP govt...

शिव -
Science students who are in or have passed grade 11 or 12 are eligible for JEE and NEET preparation.
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