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Intolerant about art: Is Congress stifling the voice of those mocking Rahul Gandhi?

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Is the Congress taking steps to remove videos critical of Rahul Gandhi?
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BSP leader paints the recently repaired statue of Ambedkar blue, evades questions

OpIndia Staff -
He painted the statue from saffron to blue, leaves when asked even Lod Buddha wore saffron
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Fodder scam convict Lalu Yadav invites Mamata Banerjee for Opposition meet in Patna

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Mamata has been traveling across country trying to strengthen anti-BJP forces.
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Indian Army seals the deal for 1.86 lakh bulletproof jackets at 639 crores

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The jackets will be supplied by SMPP Pvt Ltd, has been approved after stringent field trials.
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Anger over no state funeral to Kargil War hero by Karnataka government

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Journalist Gauri Lankesh too was provided a state funeral by the Siddaramaiah government
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Supreme Court bars Teesta Setalvad’s arrest in embezzlement case before 31st May

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She has been provided relief by the Supreme Court in a fund embezzlement case
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Rape accused BJP MLA’s brother Atul Sengar arrested by UP police

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Atul Singh Sengar arrested on charges of assaulting the victim's father.
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This Gorakhpur madarsa teaches Sanskrit among other subjects

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Yogi Adityanath government has taken various initiatives to modernise madrasas.
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VHP leader sets himself on fire demanding closure of meat shops in Haridwar

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Charanjeet Pahwa has been demanding the closure and shifting of illegal meat shops in the Hindu pilgrimage site of Haridwar
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Opinions

Congress President Rahul Gandhi’s fast… err.. farce on communal harmony

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From pre-fast breakfast of chhole-bhature to riots accused leaders, this fast was 'symbolic' after all.
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Rape Victim’s father dies in judicial custody; 2 police officers, 4 constables suspended

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The father was allegedly beaten up by the BJP MLA's supporters a few days back.
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Hong Kong free to arrest Nirav Modi as per India’s request : China

OpIndia Staff -
Earlier, India had made a request for the provisional arrest of the disgraced businessman.
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Upper Caste boy allegedly shot dead by Dalit girl’s family for marrying her

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The police have claimed that the girl's family had opposed the wedding
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Politics

Rahul Gandhi won hearts today with his fast, RW trolls should read this to know how

Divya -
It requires special ability to see the brilliance and nobility of Rahul Gandhi. Here is one attempt.
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10 Policemen booked in Gujarat for forcibly taking Bitcoins after kidnapping businessmen

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Inspector Anant Patel, with other policemen, allegedly kidnapped two businessmen and forced them to transfer 200 bitcoins to him
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Rahul Gandhi pioneers ‘rapid fasting’ which might benefit millions of budding activists

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Will Rahul Gandhi get due credit for this?
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RSS worker sets himself on fire after being frustrated with social strife

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He ran for 100 meters chanting Bharat Mata ki Jai
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Opinions

Why it is cool to be a Hindu

Nithesh S -
Sanatan Dharma offers freedom to the individual, yet guides the person in their spiritual journey.
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Two Rohingya Muslim men arrested in Manipur for alleged involvement in human trafficking

OpIndia Staff -
Three other Rohingyas were arrested from the same town in March as well.
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For the first time, NIA puts Pakistani diplomat on wanted list, to move Interpol for Red Corner Notice

OpIndia Staff -
The Pakistani diplomat and his associates planned to launch 26/11 style attacks
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Here’s why some groups think winking is against Islam

OpIndia Staff -
As per applicants, a reference to 'winking' is also made in the Quran.
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IT notice served to Karnataka Chief Secretary to furnish details of payments made to contractors for election purposes

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I-T department suspects money routed to contractors for 'election purposes'.
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Six Youth Congress workers including their Odisha chief arrested for tearing PM Modi’s posters

OpIndia Staff -
They were protesting against fuel price hike
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Opinions

If Modi is a ‘travelling salesman’, was Indira a ‘travelling beggar’?

Abhishek Banerjee -
One American newspaper headlined Indira's visit as "New Indian leader comes begging"
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Yogi Adityanath appeals to Hindu saints to work towards elimination of casteism and untouchability

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Yogi asked religious leaders to spread the message of brotherhood
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Non bailable warrants issued to Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi

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The move taken by CBI today indicates that it is intent on nabbing the absconding businessmen.
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Rahul Gandhi fails to answer questions and lies profusely in his interaction with traders in Karnataka

Nithesh S -
Congress president resorted to blatant lies and baseless fear mongering in his interaction
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Bomb found in under-construction metro tunnel at Subhas Sarovar, Kolkata

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The police has undertaken further investigation.
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The Linguistic ATM: A divisive investment

K Bhattacharjee -
The efforts to sow the seeds of linguistic chauvinism in Bengal society may not yield desired results.
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India’s ‘Hindu only’ village, where religious preaching by Christian evangelists is strictly prohibited

OpIndia Staff -
The village was declared Hindu only after some Christian evangelists tried to convert some of its residents
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Actress protests in front of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, complains of sexual exploitation

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These allegations indicate that the Telugu film industry may be unsafe for aspiring actresses. 
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Himachal Pradesh gets its first grid connected solar power plant in Shimla

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The 35 KW plant will sell surplus power to the state electricity board
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Chetan Bhagat slams Shekhar Gupta’s ThePrint for lack of ethics

OpIndia Staff -
Chetan Bhagat accused the author of the post for lying about his research on the book.
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Chinese sperm bank announces that all donors need to be Communists

OpIndia Staff -
Taking ideological vetting to a new level?
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Media

‘The Wire’ journalist shares communally sensitive fake news, retracts after being corrected

OpIndia Staff -
This was another instance of fake news that has gone without much criticism
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After remarks on Modi’s Karnataka rally, case registered against Jignesh Mevani for ‘fomenting violence’

OpIndia Staff -
The MLA has been involved in a series of controversial behaviour in the past.
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Another BSP leader arrested in UP for inciting violence during recent Dalit protests

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Earlier a former BSP MLA was arrested for inciting violence
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NIA chargesheet indicts PFI, larger conspiracy behind murder of Hindu Munnani activist murder : TimesNow

K Bhattacharjee -
Members of the organization have been involved in heinous crimes in the past as well.
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Congress West Bengal unit President threatens to complain to Rahul Gandhi against Abhishek Singhvi

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Will Rahul Gandhi take note?
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15-year old girl dies in Telangana after allegedly consuming food at a Madarsa

OpIndia Staff -
The Madarsa is apparently not recognized by the State government
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Arundhati Roy notorious for spreading fake news, donated to an alleged fact checking website

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Will that website bust her lies
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Opinions

Opposition parties’ amusing response to Amit Shah’s speech proves that they are bereft of ideas

Nithesh S -
Is the opposition is running out of ideas to counter the government?
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‘Vested interests or to gain cheap popularity’: Bar Council slams derogatory tweet by Indira Jaising

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Indira accused Justices AK Goel and UU Lalit of caste-bias and 'protecting brahmins'.
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Divisive caste activist Jignesh Mevani tries to instigate violence ahead of PM Modi’s Karnataka rally

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And this is not the first time
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Trouble for Raghuram Rajan – To be questioned by CBI in the 20:80 gold scheme issue

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Ex-Deputy Governor of RBI was questioned yesterday.
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Journalist from ‘Newslaundry’ conjures up a ‘media person’ to further her own narrative about the Northeast?

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Newslaundry "keeping news real"?
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Andhera Chatega, Sooraj Niklega, Kamal Khilega – Remembering AB Vajpayee’s historic speech on BJP Sthapana Divas

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The memory of Vajpayee's prophecy might serve as an inspiration to the party in the coming days.
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Media

When a leftist website ensured an outpouring of devotion for Lord Hanuman on Twitter

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This may not have been the website's intention
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Opinions

The case for change – What is the deal with Odisha?

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Amit Shah hit the nail on the head when he said 'governance fatigue' has set in
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Supreme Court deals a blow to firm associated with Robert Vadra in Income Tax evasion case

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It has dismissed a petition filed by Sky Light Hospitality
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