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If the Opposition gets its way in 2019 elections, it could very well be that the next PM of India will be unveiling statues of herself all over the country.

Government and Policy

Telangana Congress Chief promises ‘Jesus rule’ if voted to power, offers concessions to Christian community

Shashank Bharadwaj - 31 October, 2018

Uttam Kumar Reddy addressing All India Christian Federation attempted to appease Chrisitan communities by offering sops and huge reservations.

News Reports

Yogi Adityanath bats for women empowerment, wants more women to join the police force

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2018

Yogi hailed women participation in politics as well as administration.

Government and Policy

Judiciary sets off fireworks of overreach with the judgement on bursting firecrackers

Karan - 31 October, 2018

It is about time the Delhi Government takes cognizance of the need to find a solution to the chronic problem of pollution that the citizens face.

Media

Watch: Video footage of Mor Mokut Sharma, DD journo who escaped death in Naxal attack yesterday

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2018

Yesterday's Naxal attack in Dantewada claimed lives of 2 security personnel and one Doordarshan journalist.

Law

Delhi HC awards life imprisonment to 16 in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre during Rajiv Gandhi regime

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2018

The Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (UP-PAC) had shot dead around 42 young Muslim men after the communal clashes in Hashimpura.

News Reports

Days after Amit Shah said he stands with Sabarimala devotees, Rahul Gandhi takes the opposite stand

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2018

Amit Shah has shown strong support to the Sabarimala devotees and had stated that BJP stands behind them like a rock.

Opinions

Rajiv Malhotra: The reputed Hindu ideologue appointed as a visiting professor at JNU

K Bhattacharjee - 31 October, 2018

Malhotra is set to deliver his first lecture at the Centre for Media Studies on the 2nd of November.

Crime

US Catholic Diocese removes Kerala priest from Michigan Church following sexual harassment allegation

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2018

Rev. Mathew Joseph, a priest of the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament of Kerala India has been sent back to India following sexual harassment allegations against him.

Editor's picks

It was Sardar Patel who united India after the British left it in tatters

Ashutosh Kulkarni - 31 October, 2018

World’s tallest statue is just a small tribute we can give to this man.

Law

‘Judges sit in this cozy area where nobody comes to question them. People question me, I am responsible’: Delhi BJP chief to SC

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2018

The Supreme Court has reserved its order on the contempt proceedings against Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari.

Editor's picks

Statue of Unity inauguration Live updates: Had it not been for Sardar Patel, we’d need visa to see Gir lions, says PM Modi

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Statue of Unity - tallest statue in the world dedicated to Sardar Patel - on his birth anniversary today. Get the latest update here.

News Reports

Gujarat gears up for inauguration of world’s tallest statue by PM Modi

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2018

The government has planned an event similar to the Republic Day to mark the unveiling of the Statue of Unity.

News Reports

Delhi Metro will join elite league of metro networks having span of over 300 kilometres

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

Delhi Metro will join elite league of metro networks having span of 300 kilometres

Editor's picks

The Naxals murdered Achyuta Nanda Sahu, but the Editors Guild killed him

Nupur J Sharma - 30 October, 2018

The Naxals murdered Achyuta Nanda Sahu but the Editors Guild killed him by erasing his name from their condolence

News Reports

Supreme Court upholds the lower court’s life imprisonment sentence to Shahabuddin

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

The Patna High Court in 2017 had already rejected his plea to reduce the sentence

Culture and History

Dawn-to-dusk hunger strike by BJP over arrest of Sabarimala protesters in Kerala

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

The dawn-to-dusk hunger strike and a ‘Rath Yatra’ will be conducted by BJP workers in order to “save the customs and traditions” of the hill shrine

Fact-Check

Media spreads lie that stones were pelted at Shaan’s concert in Guwahati, the singer refutes

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

Only a piece of paper was thrown at the stage, not stone

News Reports

Indian army conducts retaliatory strikes at Pakistan army’s brigade headquarters in PoK

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

Indian army conducts retaliatory strikes at Pakistan Army HQ in POK, several casualties and damages reported

News Reports

Sabarimala Thantri family disowns Rahul Easwar, says he has nothing to do with practices of the temple

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

The Thantri family has dissociated itself from the statements made by Easwar about polluting the temple by spilling blood.

Editor's picks

Eeny Meeny Mynie Moh: Polling Blues

Kansaratva - 30 October, 2018

“Are you a secret Modi admirer?” asked Meeny with menace in her voice.

Law

Sabarimala case: Kerala High Court expresses displeasure over Kerala police’s excesses against Sabarimala devotees

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

The Kerala High court has also ordered that necessary action should be taken against those police officials who acted disproportionately.

Editor's picks

Alunomics: Congress President Rahul Gandhi explains the economics behind potato chips

Nirwa Mehta - 30 October, 2018

Potato chips are the flavour of the election season.

News Reports

BJP spokesperson Tajinder Bagga sends defamation notice to left-wing activist

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

The left-wing activist had tweeted that there are sexual harassment allegations against Bagga.

Politics

Twitter India’s policy head deletes tweets after people find out her political bias

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

There has been a recent storm brewing on Twitter where several right-leaning commentators are vexed about the increasing display of political bias by the...

Fact-Check

India Today misrepresents facts to insinuate BJP had opposed ordinance by Congress for Ram Mandir

K Bhattacharjee - 30 October, 2018

The ordinance clearly sought a mosque at the disputed site or somewhere adjacent to it which is unacceptable to a large section of Hindus.

Editor's picks

The eternal romance: Prashant Bhushan and PILs

K Bhattacharjee - 30 October, 2018

It is reported that Bhushan has argued over 300 PILs in the Courts.

Crime

Chhattisgarh: Two security personnel and a Doordarshan cameraman killed in a Naxal attack

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

An SIT is being formed to probe into the investigation

News Reports

Mizoram: Church body expels former pastor for becoming BJP candidate, pastor says it exposes double standard

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

Rev Colney feels BJP coming to political reckoning in the northeastern state is heavenly blessings,

News Reports

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son Kartikey sues Congress President Rahul Gandhi

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

Earlier, Shivraj Singh Chouhan had threatened Rahul Gandhi with a defamation case for his remarks at the rally

Law

SC modifies Diwali order: States to decide 2 hour slot for firecrackers, green firecrackers only for NCR

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2018

Earlier Supreme Court had set 8pm-10pm as time allowed to burst firecrackers

Editor's picks

Media blackout of Pashtun long march: The Inhuman side of Pakistani State stands exposed

Monica Verma - 30 October, 2018

The grievances of the Pashtun community include a list of human rights concerns regarding missing youth who are often picked up as alleged terrorists.

News Reports