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PM Modi now in BJP’s Margdarshak Mandal? Here is the truth behind the viral claim

Anurag -
Opindia found a press release from 2014 that mentioned that five leaders were added to Margdarshak Mandal which were former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PM Narendra Modi, Lalkrishna Advani, Dr Murli Manohar Joshi and Rajnath Singh.
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News Reports

‘Muslim villagers socially boycotting Hindus, cut water supply to their farmlands’: Administration calls media reports about Kaushambi issue wrong. This is the ground situation

राहुल पाण्डेय -
OpIndia has also obtained a letter addressed to the local Deputy SP. In this letter, the village Pradhan Naseer Ahmed, Abrar's son Guddu, Akram, Naushad, and Wahab have been identified as the masterminds behind the boycott of Hindus.
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News Reports

No more Muslim as Minority Affairs Minister: Modi 3.0 makes a necessary change, appoints Buddhist Kiren Rijiju for the position

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Conventionally, only Muslim politicians were appointed as the Minority Affairs Minister.
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Crime

Amroha: Ata ur Rehman molests a woman, threatens to kill her, and hurls abuses; limps out of the Police station with support after being...

OpIndia Staff -
During the investigation in the Amroha molestation incident, the accused was identified as Ata ur Rehman who is a resident of Gajraula. The police have arrested him.
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News Reports

Chhattisgarh: Satnami Samaj stages protest in Baloda bazaar, seeks CBI probe in May incident where miscreants damaged revered religious symbol

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State Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, who also serves as the state Home Minister, Vijay Sharma had already ordered a judicial inquiry into the demolition of Jaitkham given the resentment of the Satnami Samaj.
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Law

Supreme Court refuses to quash charges against Congress leader Vinay Kulkarni in BJP worker Yogesh Gowda murder case: All you need to know

OpIndia Staff -
As Kulkarni’s counsel requested to withdraw the plea, the bench strongly condemned the trend of cases being filed and withdrawn over unfavourable outcomes. "This has to stop. This trying your luck at the Supreme Court then back out, this court has become a gambling court or what?" the court said.
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Law

Removing minor’s innerwear and undressing oneself not ‘attempt to rape’: Rajasthan High Court changes rape conviction to outraging modesty

OpIndia Staff -
Apart from changing the section of the offence, Rajasthan High Court further stated that for the offence under Section 354 I.P.C., the accused-appellant is sentenced to the period already undergone by him.
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News Reports

Muslim quota in cabinet berths: After failing to find a single ‘injustice’ to Muslims in 10 years of Modi govt, ‘Liberals’ find new excuse...

Anurag -
For the past decade, PM Modi-led government has been under relentless scrutiny for various reasons, specifically by self-proclaimed left-liberals and Islamists. Despite the efforts by the government of India, these critics have struggled to pinpoint any concrete evidence that there has been systematic injustice or widespread discrimination against Muslims or any other minority community under the Modi government. The narrative of exclusion is now being pushed to set a narrative that Muslims are marginalised despite making up the largest population of the country after Hindus.
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Politics

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP activists allegedly murder senior TDP leader Gourinath Chowdary over political rivalry

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Kurnool SP paid a visit to the village where the murder happened and assured the locals of the necessary security measures. The police have also established a checkpoint in the area to avoid further unfortunate acts.
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Crime

Uttar Pradesh: Khalil poses as Anil, rapes, tortures a Hindu woman, forces her to convert to Islam; arrested

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The state police arrested one Muslim individual identified as Khalil on 9th June after he cheated and raped a Hindu girl using a fake identity. He introduced himself to the girl as a Hindu named Anil and also forced her to convert her religion to Islam.
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News Reports

PM Modi responds to Trudeau’s sanctimonious congratulatory message after days, reminds Canadian PM of ‘mutual respect’

OpIndia Staff -
The exchange between the two leaders came amidst the backdrop of strained relations between the two countries. Notably, from time to time, Canada tried to interfere in internal matters of India. For example, during farmer protests, not only Justin Trudeau but other Canadian leaders, some of them pro-Khalistanis, tried to lecture India on how to handle protesters. Furthermore, Canada accused India of killing Khalistani terrorist on Canadian soil in September last year.
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News Reports

12 baj gaye hain, don’t give an over to a Sikh at 12 o’clock: Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal insults Sikhs while talking during...

OpIndia Staff -
On a show on ARY News, where Kamran Akmal was a guest, he took a jibe at Arshdeep Singh and said even though Arshdeep's rhythm isn't looking good but '12 baj gaye hain', another co-panelist joined in and said no Sikh should be allowed to bowl at 12 o'clock.
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News Reports

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya sues alleged RSS member Santanu Sinha for making derogatory claims of sexual harassment

OpIndia Staff -
The notice sent by advocate of Amit Malviya read, "That the nature of allegations is extremely offensive in as much as they falsely allege sexual misconduct purportedly committed by my client. The same is fatally injurious to the dignity and reputation of my client who, by his professional profile, is a public figure. Such malevolently malicious statements have been deliberately made to tarnish his reputation."
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News Reports

‘Kulwinder Kaur was angry, Kangana should not have spoken like that’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tries to justify assault on MP by CISF staffer

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"On every issue, you say that they are terrorists and separatists. If farmers hold protests, they are called terrorists...it is wrong," CM Bhagwant Mann said adding that Punjab feeds the nation and Punjabis have made sacrifices for the country.
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News Reports

Leopard, dog, alien or something else: Mystery animal strolling in Rashtrapati Bhavan during PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony leaves netizens puzzled

OpIndia Staff -
The incident took place when Madhya Pradesh MP Durgadas Uikey, who is also known as DD Uikey, was taking oath as one of the union ministers. At that time, people noticed an animal in the background. Now speculations are on as to what the animal could be.
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News Reports

Andhra Pradesh: 52-year-old YSRCP leader commits suicide after losing Rs 30 crores he bet on Jagan Mohan Reddy’s win

OpIndia Staff -
On the 4th of June, seeing the vote count turn against YSRCP, Venugopalareddy disappeared from the village, having risked a huge sum taken from several people anticipating his party's win.
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News Reports

Bihar: 2 grandsons of Lalu Yadav’s brother arrested for murder of police officer’s 17-year-old son in Patna

OpIndia Staff -
As per reports, the arrested accused are family members of Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Yadav.
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News Reports

Manipur: Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s advance security convoy attacked by militants in Kuki dominated area, one injured

OpIndia Staff -
Chief Minister Biren Singh was planning to visit Jiribam, which has been tense ever since a man was beheaded by unknown attackers on June 6.
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News Reports

‘Pretended to be dead’, ‘kept firing after bus fell in gorge to make sure nobody was alive’: Reasi terror attack eyewitnesses recount ordeal

OpIndia Staff -
10 Hindu pilgrims were killed and 33 severely injured in a terrorist attack on a bus en route from Shiv Khori in the Reasi district
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World

European Parliament elections: Right wing parties gain ground across Europe, French president Macron dissolves parliament after results

OpIndia Staff -
The European Parliament elections also came as a shocker for left-liberal parties in Belgium and Germany as well. Meanwhile, Italy’s Georgia Meloni has emerged as the “kingmaker”.
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News Reports

‘Kangana refused to hand over her mobile phone’: How this lie was peddled by popular handles to shield Kulwinder Kaur

Anurag -
There is no proof that Kangana Ranaut refused to give her phone and purse for the security check but the narrative that begun with a source-based report by HT is being peddled relentlessly. Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, who is known for putting a target on Hindu women, also peddled the unconfirmed narrative.
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News Reports

BJP workers in Karnataka stabbed, assaulted by mob of Muslims for celebrating PM Modi’s victory, one person critical: Exclusive FIR details

OpIndia Staff -
As the workers celebrating the victory passed through the local masjid in Boliyaru, the slogans happened to irk the local Muslims who followed the BJP workers on the bikes. Later, the BJP workers were stabbed.
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News Reports

Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir: Extensive search ops on for terrorists who killed 10 Hindu pilgrims and injured 33, drones deployed to hunt

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State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has also arrived in Reasi and drones are also being used in search operation in dense forest areas in and around the incident site.
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News Reports

‘Will bury you in the ground if you chant BJP again and again’: Muslim mob attacks Dalit family with swords, hurls abuses saying ‘Modi...

राहुल पाण्डेय -
During this attack, swords were also seen in the hands of Shahbaz, Mobin, and Karim.
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News Reports

First ever BJP govt in Odisha to take oath on 12 June instead of 10 June, new chief minister yet to be named

OpIndia Staff -
The first ever BJP government in Odisha was scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy on 10th June, but now it has been postponed to 12th June.
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News Reports

Modi Govt 3.0: President Droupadi Murmu administers oath to PM Narendra Modi and his team of 71 Ministers, read the full list here

OpIndia Staff -
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Narendra Modi, followed by other members of his team of ministers. A total of 30 leaders have been appointed as Union Cabinet Ministers.
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News Reports

Jammu & Kashmir: Bus carrying Hindu pilgrims falls into a deep gorge in Reasi after terrorists fire on it, 10 killed and 33 injured

OpIndia Staff -
At least 10 people died after a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir fell into a deep gorge after terrorists fired on the vehicle
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News Reports

Madhya Pradesh: Former sarpanch shaves his head after Digvijaya Singh’s defeat, had placed a bet with a villager on the Congress leader’s victory

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BJP's Rodmal Nagar defeated Congress leader Digvijaya Singh by a margin of 1.46 lakh votes in the Rajgarh constituency.
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Cricket

Amidst Islamic State threats, India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match to go ahead, several roads in New York state closed for security reasons

OpIndia Staff -
New York State Police have increased the deployment of forces and ramped up security for one of the major clashes in the ongoing T20 World Cup, amidst terror threats of an attack during the India vs Pakistan match on Sunday
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News Reports

‘He was cabinet minister, accepting it will be demotion’: NCP declines MoS berth for Praful Patel, decides to wait for cabinet expansion

OpIndia Staff -
NCP leader Praful Patel said on Sunday that accepting the position of Minister of State (MoS) with independent charge in the Union Cabinet will be considered a demotion
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News Reports

26-year-old Israeli woman Noa Argamani, one of the 4 hostages rescued from Gaza, was held captive by a journalist who worked for Al Jazeera

OpIndia Staff -
Abdullah Al-Jamal, a Gazan journalist associated with Al Jazeera and US outlet The Palestine Chronicle, holding Israeli woman Noa Argamani who was abducted by Hamas
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Politics

Odisha: VK Pandian, close aide of Naveen Patnaik, quits active politics after BJD’s defeat in the state, says he has no desire for any...

OpIndia Staff -
Announcing his decision, VK Pandian said, “My intent of joining politics was only to assist Naveen Babu and I have consciously decided to withdraw myself from active politics. I am sorry if this campaign narrative against me has had a part to play in BJD's loss.
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News Reports

Girl allegedly sold by her Muslim partner in Bahrain; Punjab and Haryana HC orders central and state governments to ensure her safety

OpIndia Staff -
The situation surfaced following a petition filed by the distressed parents of the girl, seeking the court's intervention.
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News Reports

Pratapgarh: Dalit girl’s brother shot in the head for protesting molestation; Noorjahan, Ashfaq, Iqbal, and Salamat arrested

राहुल पाण्डेय -
Dalit youth Vikas was killed in Pratapgarh by Ashfaq, Iqbal, Salamat, Rustam, and Noorjahan for objecting to harassment his sister by them
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News Reports

After having led the “India Out” campaign in the Maldives, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in India to attend PM Modi’s oath ceremony 

OpIndia Staff -
Maldivian President Muizzu’s visit to India for PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony has broken the ice, allowing the Maldivian leader to move past his anti-India campaign rhetoric and work towards rebuilding strong ties with India.
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WTF News

Indonesia: Woman missing for three days found dead inside 16-feet long python

OpIndia Staff -
Farida was reported missing on the night of 6th June. She went out for some work but did not return home following which a search operation was launched. Village chief Suardi Rosi said while speaking to the media, “Her husband found her belongings, which made him suspicious. The villagers then searched the area. They soon spotted a python with a large belly.”
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Crime

Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar’s murder in West Bengal: CID recovers parts of human bones from bank of a canal in Kolkata

OpIndia Staff -
Muhammad Siyam Hussain revealed to the CID the exact location where the body parts of the Bangladeshi politician were thrown.
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News Reports

PM Narendra Modi hosts high tea for would-be ministers at his residence ahead of the swearing-in ceremony

ANI -
Newly elected MPs who are among probable ministers in the new Modi govt were invited for high tea at the PM's residence ahead of the oath-taking ceremony
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News Reports

Who is Ram Mohan Naidu – The TDP MP who is set to become the youngest cabinet minister in Modi Govt 3.0

OpIndia Staff -
Naidu was pursuing his career in Singapore when his father passed away in a road accident in 2012. He joined politics after his father's death and became MP at the young age of 26 in 2014. He was the second youngest MP in the 16th Lok Sabha.
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News Reports

Separatist Amritpal Singh’s family move plea for his release to take oath as MP, mother dedicates his victory to slain Khalistani terrorists

OpIndia Staff -
Amritpal Singh's family has approached the District Magistrate in Assam's Dibrugarh for parole so that he can travel to Delhi to take oath as MP
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Crime

Rajasthan: After befriending Hindu girl on Instagram, Muslim man raped her, forced her into Nikah, and gave her a new name after religious conversion

OpIndia Staff -
The two met through Instagram where the offender befriended the victim and lured her into a romantic relationship with him.
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News Reports

While Canada claims they won’t accept promotion of violence, Khalistani extremists freely glorify Indian PM Indira Gandhi’s assassination in the North American country

OpIndia Staff -
The celebration of Indira Gandhi’s assassination in Canada by Khalistani supporters is a reminder that Canada needs to act swiftly against incidents that promote violence.
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News Reports

While Delhi government indulges in blaming neighbouring Haryana, queues by tankers grow as many areas in national capital continue to grapple with water shortage

ANI -
With piped supply affected in various residential areas, water is supplied to the people through tankers. Visuals from Mayur Vihar and Okhla Phase 2 showed on Sunday residents huddling around water tankers with buckets and cans in their hands to carry water.
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News Reports

Punjab: Farmer unions to hold protest march in Mohali in support of CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur who assaulted MP-elect Kangana Ranaut

OpIndia Staff -
SKM leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said in a statement during a press conference, "We will demand a proper investigation and we will tell him that there should be no injustice with the woman constable." Dallewal and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher have planned to meet Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav to seek a proper investigation into the matter.
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Opinions

India’s democracy was always robust and thriving: The West and Indian liberal ecosystem owe an apology for malicious fear-mongering

Jinit Jain -
As 'liberals' and Western media hail the poll results, it is time they apologise for malicious fear-mongering they peddled about the state of democracy in India.
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News Reports

Shashi Tharoor laments over not inviting Pakistan for the swearing-in ceremony even as Islamabad says it’s ‘premature’ to congratulate PM Modi

OpIndia Staff -
"I think that's a good tradition of inviting the neighbouring countries. But this time there's one less. He has not invited Pakistan. So again, that also sends a signal..." Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Salman touches the buttocks of girls including minors, exposes his private parts in public, gets arrested; footage viral on social media

OpIndia Staff -
Salman reportedly carried a bottle of acid with him in order to threaten and instil fear in the hearts of his female victims.
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News Reports

Plea in SC seeking against media houses for telecasting exit polls, influencing investors

ANI -
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an investigation against media houses and their associates/companies for telecasting the exit polls immediately after the conclusion of the final phase of Lok Sabha elections.
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News Reports

PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend swearing-in ceremony of new Odisha Chief Minister on 10 June, preparations going at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneshwar

ANI -
Preparations are in full swing at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneshwar for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Odisha Chief Minister on June 10
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‘My daughter did the right thing’: After brother, mother of Kulwinder Kaur defends the suspended CISF constable for assaulting Kangana Ranaut

OpIndia Staff -
In an interview with the news agency PTI, Veer Kaur fiercely defended her daughter for assaulting Kangana Ranaut. She told PTI, “Meri beti Kulwinder Kaur ne jo kiya, theek kiya.’’
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