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Chaos in Iran: US-backed protests and Shah’s shadow may reshape Afghanistan and hand Pakistan leverage at India’s cost

Shriti Sagar -
The exiled son of Iran's last shah, Reza Pahlavi, who has emerged as a prominent voice in the fragmented opposition.
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News Reports

From Yakub Memon to Umar Khalid: When ‘justice’ fails to fit the religious narrative of the Leftist-Islamist nexus

अजीत झा -
Both Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam are facing serious charges of divisive speeches, inciting violence, and engaging in anti-national conspiracies. The courts are examining the evidence and following due process. But this is unacceptable to the left-liberal cabal.
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News Reports

Repeated Islamic invasions, unbroken resolve: How Hindu rulers kept Somnath, the pillar of Sanatan Civilisation alive

ભાર્ગવ રાજ્યગુરુ -
Somnath stands as the unbroken symbol of a civilisation that chose resistance and renewal over surrender, every single time it was attacked.
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Beyond the abode of Lord Shiva: Learn how Somnath served as the financial engine and gateway for India’s ancient global trade networks

आशीष नौटियाल -
The destruction of Somnath was more than a religious attack; it was a strategic blow to India’s maritime economy. Today, from traditional shipbuilding to the Indo-Pacific vision, India is reclaiming the civilizational memory of a time when its temples powered global trade.
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India–Germany set to clear Rs 72,000 crore submarine deal: How Project-75I transforms Indian Navy’s undersea warfare capability and advances Atmanirbharta

Jinit Jain -
The Rs 72,000 crore India–Germany Project-75I submarine deal marks a strategic leap in naval deterrence by combining proven undersea technology with deep defence indigenisation.
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News Reports

Protectors of Somnath: Know about Veer Hamirji Gohil, the brave Hindu warrior who overwhelmed the large army of Islamic invader Zafar Khan

ભાર્ગવ રાજ્યગુરુ -
Millions of young Hindu warriors sacrificed their lives to protect the Sanatan Dharma and the Sanatan heritage. It is because of such young warriors that the Sanatan legacy lived on. One such young warrior was Veer Hamirji Gohil (Hamirsinhji Gohil), who made the supreme sacrifice in a religious battle, giving up his life to protect Somnath Mahadev.
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Lahore and Sialkot could have been India’s, but Congress gave it away: Tashkent Agreement Explained — How a battlefield triumph became a strategic disaster

श्रवण शुक्ल -
Strong leaders like Shastri fell victim to this policy. Had the Congress taken a firmer stance, history would have been different.
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News Reports

As ED crackdown on I-PAC chief Pratik Jain rattles Mamata Banerjee, read how the political consultancy is shrouded in corruption

Shraddha Pandey -
The ED searched I-PAC’s office located on the 11th floor of a building in Salt Lake, the Loudon Street residence of I-PAC’s head, Pratik Jain, and the office of a trader in the Posta area of Burrabazar, Kolkata.
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Editor's picks

Congress treating Karnataka as a cash cow? National Herald run by Gandhi family paid 69% of state’s ad spending despite negligible circulation

Rukma Rathore -
The history of the National Herald has been marred by allegations of corruption since the time of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
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News Reports

Dhanya Rajendran-led The News Minute does a shoddy hit job against Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu, his lawyer responds: Why the Left loves to hate...

Aditi -
The libellous article by The News Minute is a testament to the portal’s predatory journalism. Just because Sirdhar Vembu does not align with the media outlet’s ideological leanings, it exploited his marital dispute to pass a moral judgment on him, while also making money from his personal distress
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‘UK universities have Islamic radicalisation risk’: UAE cuts student scholarships after London refuses to ban Muslim Brotherhood

Shraddha Pandey -
Over the past decade, the UAE has cracked down heavily on Islamists within the country, and in 2014, it designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organisation. The UAE has long advocated that the UK must proscribe the Muslim Brotherhood; however, the latter remains reluctant.
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Opinions

As nation celebrates Somnath Swabhiman Parv, read about ‘secular’ Nehru’s letters opposing the reconstruction and consecration ceremony of Somnath Temple

Shraddha Pandey -
PM Nehru wrote a series of letters between 1950 and 1951, wherein he expressed opposition to the reconstruction and consecration of the Somnath Temple. Nehru wrote around 17 letters to various officials, including Cabinet ministers, chief ministers, the President, the Vice President, and even to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, making his deep disdain for the Hindu community’s quest for reclamation of its destroyed temples known.
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News Reports

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health: Read how the new AI feature links medical records and wellness apps for personalised health insights

Rukma Rathore -
ChatGPT's new function is just "designed to support, not replace, medical care," according to OpenAI.
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News Reports

Is Pakistan witnessing a quiet Gen Z uprising? Read how a deleted Op-Ed, ‘It Is Over’, exposes growing youth resentment against the Pakistan Army

Shriti Sagar -
The piece was originally published by Pakistani leading newspaper, The Express Tribune on 1st January, but disappeared from the newspaper’s website within hours. 
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Leftists hound Hindu female professor at Jadavpur University over Hijab row: Read how rules are flouted in educational institutions in the name of ‘Islamophobia’

Rukma Rathore -
Some students from the arts faculty, affiliated with the Students Federation of India (SFI), the youth wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), exhibited a poster accusing a section of the department staff of 'Islamophobia.'
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YouTuber gets threat call for expose video on how Dhruv Rathee’s AI app, AI Fiesta ‘steals personal data’ – Here is what happened

Anurag -
Gupta said his expose relied on publicly available policies, flagged privacy risks in AI Fiesta, questioned its US registration.
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Labour’s Islamophobia push and the price of appeasement: Hindus and Sikhs in the UK push back against a definition that risks turning criticism of...

Shraddha Pandey -
On 29th December, the Hindu Council UK wrote a letter to Communities Secretary Steve Reed, cautioning that the draft definition of Islamophobia is deeply flawed and will have serious consequences if it ends up being adopted officially.
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Bharuch’s Jama Masjid was built after demolishing Hindu-Jain temples: What do historical records say? All you need to know

મેઘલસિંહ પરમાર -
Historical records, archaeological evidence, and official documents converge to show that the Bharuch Jama Masjid was built using materials from demolished Hindu-Jain temples during the Khilji era.
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How the USA used money, muscle and sometimes brazen land-grabs to expand its territory: Alaska, Louisiana, Hawaii, Pacific islands and more

Rukma Rathore -
The United States, following its expansionist strategy, is currently focusing on Greenland, a region abundant in resources.
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Opinions

When Pakistan burned, Balochistan rose: Why 2025 marked a breakthrough year for Baloch freedom fighters

Dhruv Mishra -
This form of conflict favours patience over spectacle. It exhausts institutions rather than shocking them. It erodes confidence rather than provoking panic. And most importantly, it reshapes expectations both within the government and among the population. By the end of 2025, the assumption that Pakistan could indefinitely suppress Balochistan at a manageable cost no longer held.
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From political assassinations to gang wars, narco terrorism to rise of Khalistani separatism – Is Punjab sinking into lawlessness under AAP rule?

Anurag -
From the assassination of an AAP sarpanch in Amritsar to repeated gang-linked killings, drug smuggling routes, drone recoveries and controversial handling of separatist elements, the state faces mounting pressure as citizens question public safety and institutional accountability.
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Power vacuum filled, control still unclear: Read what is happening in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture and Trump’s announcement of taking their oil

Shriti Sagar -
With former US President Donald Trump openly declaring that the United States will take Venezuela’s oil, serious doubts persist about how much real power Caracas actually holds over its own future.
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Specials

Somnath Temple: Baan Stambh, an architectural spectacle, symbolises the amalgamation of science and spirituality in ancient Indian civilisation

OpIndia Staff -
The exact date of construction of the pillar is not known, but its history dates back to the 6th century CE.
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When 33 British MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn whom Rahul Gandhi met in 2022, campaigned for the killers of an Indian diplomat: The forgotten “Free...

Jinit Jain -
More than a decade after Indian diplomat Ravindra Mhatre was murdered by JKLF terrorists in Britain in 1984, 33 UK MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, shockingly campaigned for the release of his convicted killers.
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Ahead of the retrial of 2022 Leicester anti-Hindu violence instigator Majid Freeman, Islamist outfit CAGE International gives ‘mobilise for Freeman’ call

Shraddha Pandey -
CAGE International, previously known as CagePrisoners Project, is mobilising support for Majid Freeman ahead of his retrial in the Leicester case on 9th January.
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Ambedkar backed Somnath Temple reconstruction: Viral letter to KM Munshi reveals a forgotten chapter of history

शिव -
On March 30, 1951, Munshi wrote to Dr Ambedkar, “Thank you for your letter dated 27th March 1951. I shall be very pleased to invite Shri Anirudhachary for the ceremony. I would request you to make it convenient to attend the installation ceremony.”
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Delhi Riots verdict explained: Why the SC rejected bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, seeing it as a planned conspiracy and not spontaneous...

Divyansh Tiwari -
The Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi riots were a planned conspiracy, not spontaneous violence, drawing a firm line between alleged masterminds like Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam and peripheral actors while upholding strict UAPA bail norms.
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‘Imaginary law-and-order bogey manufactured for political convenience’: Madras HC slams DMK’s political agenda, upholds lighting lamp at Thiruparankundram Hill

Rukma Rathore -
Calling the law-and-order threat an “imaginary ghost,” the Madras High Court upheld lamp lighting at Thiruparankundram Hill and exposed the DMK government’s agenda-driven obstruction.
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Married to two, cheated a third and harassed another for 16 years: Bolta Hindustan ‘journalist’ Haseen Rahmani booked for blackmailing and raping a woman,...

OpIndia Staff -
In her complaint, the victim alleged that Bolta Hindustan journalist Haseen Rahmani trapped several girls, asking them to "please" politicians and close associates.
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Bharuch Jama Masjid dispute: Saints go on a hunger strike, call it a site of a pre-existing Jain temple; allege ASI norm violations

ભાર્ગવ રાજ્યગુરુ -
The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has accused the Bharuch Jama Masjid management of violating ASI rules, claiming the protected site is an ancient Jain temple and demanding an immediate survey and restoration of its original form.
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Before petroleum, there was bird poop: Read when Spain fought a war in South America, and US brought a law to claim islands. When...

Praarabdh Raaya -
To modern eyes, the idea that nations would go to war over bird poop seems laughable, but to 19th-century strategists, it was nothing short of essential.
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Beyond outrage without strategy: Here is a 10-step roadmap that the Indian govt can follow to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

Colonel Mayank Chaubey -
We are often told, “The Indian government is not doing enough to save Hindus in Bangladesh.”It is emotionally satisfying. But, what exactly should the government do? Spell out the roadmap. Because outrage without strategy may comfort the outraged, but it rarely protects the victim.
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Explained: PM-DeVINE and How it is transforming government school education in Assam

Divya Bharti -
PM-DeVINE is upgrading Assam's government schools with smart classrooms and modern facilities, as highlighted by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The 1953 Palasbari school exemplifies the transformation, blending technology with traditional values to enhance learning and support state education reforms
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With Indus Water Treaty paused, India proceeds with multiple hydropower projects: Read how Modi govt is putting a stop to Pakistan taking unfair share...

Shraddha Pandey -
Amidst the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, India is accelerating hydropower development in the upper Chenab basin to boost energy security, utilise water resources, and deprive Pakistan of the unfair reception of India’s waters.
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SC rules, ‘Reserved category candidates scoring above the general cut-off can’t be denied open seats’: Read what it means, and how it is not...

शिव -
The Supreme Court ruled that reserved category candidates scoring above the General cut-off on merit can claim open seats, if they have not used any other caste-based relaxations. Dismissing Rajasthan HC recruitment appeals, it emphasised open categories belong to no caste, ensuring fairness under Articles 14 and 16
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INDI alliance’s freebie politics exposed: DMK rolls out cash, laptops as ‘welfare’ ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls after accusing BJP of ‘Vote Revdi’...

Rukma Rathore -
Congress and DMK accused the BJP of engaging in corrupt practices over providing 10,000 to each woman in Bihar.
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The myth of ‘Bangla Birodhi’, propagated by TMC to tarnish the BJP: Read how the Modi govt has been honouring the legacy of Bengal...

Dr. Prosenjit Nath -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagement with Bengal stands out. From honouring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the heart of the national capital, to renaming the Andaman and Nicobar Islands after him; from securing UNESCO recognition for Durga Puja and Santiniketan, to expanding Vande Bharat connectivity, from reimagining road and rail infrastructure to articulating a vision of Bengal as the engine of Purvoday, his focus has been both symbolic and substantive.
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Why Gujarat is being pushed back towards caste politics after a decade of development-centric governance

મેઘલસિંહ પરમાર -
Gujarat is being deliberately pushed back towards caste-driven politics through a systematic opposition-led ecosystem that has little left to lose and no developmental pitch on which it can compete.
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The glaring hypocrisy of the US: Read how the nation has toppled governments in the name of ‘democracy’ while empowering dictators around the world

Shriti Sagar -
The US intervention in Venezuela did not emerge in a vacuum. It is part of a long and deeply troubling history of American-led regime change across the world. From Vietnam to Iraq, from Afghanistan to Syria, Washington has repeatedly justified military action as a way to remove “bad regimes” and replace them with democratic systems.
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Opinions

India’s absence from USA’s welfare receiver list says more than what the numbers show: Indian immigrants have been giving back a lot to American...

Dhruv Mishra -
In financial terms, Indian-American households contribute more to the system than they take out. Their economic profile shows that when migrants arrive with skills, education, and employability, public resource dependence naturally declines.
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Opinions

European leaders support Denmark over Trump’s Greenland claim, say NATO allies need to be respected

Anurag -
The pushback followed Trump’s post Venezuela threats across continents, with Nordic and Baltic leaders stressing sovereignty, NATO norms, and warning against coercive diplomacy being normalised even among long standing transatlantic allies.
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Is nuclear deterrence the ultimate shield of sovereignty? Why North Korea is untouchable while Venezuela was attacked by the US

Jinit Jain -
The kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro by the US delivers a stark realization for the entire world: power respects deterrence, not international law.
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Iraq to Venezuela and beyond: How US media giants like NYT, WaPo and others serve as the propaganda arm of the White House

Sanghamitra -
An exclusive in Semafor has revealed that the NYT and Washington Post both had prior knowledge of the raid before it was underway, but they chose to remain silent and delayed publishing anything about it, 'upon the request' of the Trump administration.
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Exclusive: Madras High Court scraps illegal sale of temple land, orders restoration to deity after three decades; read judgment details

Anurag -
The court held that statutory safeguards under the HR&CE Act were violated, rejected government orders attempting to revive the sale, and ruled that trustees are custodians of temple property, not owners with unfettered powers.
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Opinions

1026 to 2026, the invaders are dust in the wind, but Somnath has risen again and again, eternal and indestructible: Read PM Modi’s inspiring...

Narendra Modi -
75 years ago, it was during a ceremony on May 11th 1951, in the presence of the then President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, that the restored Somnath Temple opened its doors to devotees.
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From ‘India’s cleanest city’ to public health emergency: All you need to know about deadly water contamination in Indore

Shriti Sagar -
Concerns over Indore’s water system were also highlighted in a 2019 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on water management in Indore and Bhopal.
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Who is Delcy Rodriguez? Venezuela’s Vice President who has taken charge on Supreme Court’s order after President Maduro’s capture by the US

Shriti Sagar -
“There is only one president in this country, and his name is Nicolás Maduro Moros,” Rodríguez said firmly.
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Cricket or Dawat-e-Jihad? A conspiracy to introduce Islamic victimhood into the field

अजीत झा -
From the pitch to the dressing room, the Islamic agenda and the Muslim victim card are being infiltrated. This transformation appears to be part of a well-planned conspiracy, not a coincidence.
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Leftists outrage after BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman: Why the Left can’t tolerate India responding to Hindu persecution in Bangladesh

Jinit Jain -
As Hindus face brutal persecution in Bangladesh, the Left erupted in outrage, not over the violence, but over the BCCI dropping a Bangladeshi cricketer from the IPL.
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Months after Opposition leader Maria Machado ‘thanked’ Trump for her Nobel Peace Prize, the US attacked Venezuela to topple the Maduro regime

Aditi -
In December 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado endorsed the US pressure on President Maduro.
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