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Tamil Nadu CM unveils portrait of Periyar, who was called criminal and lunatic by Nehru, at Oxford University: Know about the organisers and speakers...

OpIndia Staff -
While Periyar is revered by the likes of Stalin's Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK), the genocidal views of the anti-Hindu activist forced even a 'liberal' PM Jawaharlal Nehru to brand him a 'lunatic' and a 'criminal with a perverted mind.'
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200 weapon systems including nuclear powered warships, next‑gen tanks, stealth UAVs, AI weapons and more: India unveils 15‑Year Defence Roadmap

OpIndia Staff -
The blueprint intends to equip the armed forces with advanced weapons and technology to enable them to deal with the evolving military challenges and prepare them for the next-generation warfare. 
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Former top US officials sound alarm at Trump’s India policy, read how the US President has damaged relationship with India over the last few...

Shraddha Pandey -
The former US officials asserted that it is imperative for US partners to “impress on their Indian interlocutors that US President Donald Trump's theatrics are often the prelude to dealmaking."
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Mumbai: Builder advertises ‘Halal lifestyle township’ exclusively for Muslims, takes down promotional video after social media backlash

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The advertisement showed a burqa clad woman promoting the real estate project where "like-minded families sharing similar" values could live and their kids could grow in a "safe and Halal" environment".
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News Reports

Russia rejects Security Guarantees for Ukraine after 26 western allies pledged to deploy a “reassurance force”, Putin warns such troops will be legitimate targets...

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Russia has rejected the proposal of Western nations providing Ukraine with formal security guarantees, dismissing a European-led effort to establish a multinational “reassurance force”
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Opinions

Kerala Congress insults Biharis by equating them to ‘Bidi’: How the people of Bihar continue to be mocked due to decades of misrule by...

Aditi -
The people of Bihar have been compelled to leave their homes to find a living in other states as a direct consequence of decades of misrule of the Congress and the Jungle Raj of the Lalu Yadav regime.
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News Reports

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt withdraws cases against Congress workers involved in stone pelting and Islamist mob that carried out anti-Hindu riots

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The Karnataka approved the withdrawal of cases against those involved in the 2019 stone-pelting incident in Chittapur, wherein a Muslim mob comprising 20 to 30 youths pelted stones after Hindu activists gave tip to police about cattle smuggling.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails the GST reforms designed to improve ease of living and build Viksit Bharat

OpIndia Staff -
From corporate tax reductions that catalyzed investment, to the implementation of GST that unified the national market, and personal income tax reforms that enhanced Ease of Living—the reform trajectory has been consistent and citizen-centric.
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News Reports

4,056 graves in Kashmir, 93 per cent Pakistani terrorists: New study shreds separatist myth of Indian Army ‘atrocities’, exposes Pakistan’s bloody proxy war

Jinit Jain -
A new report by SYSF Foundation shreds decades-long myth of unmarked graves in Kashmir, revealing 93 per cent of such graves belonged to Pakistani terrorists, not locals.
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NIPER Guwahati in collaboration with National Dope Testing Laboratory develops rare reference material for enhanced anti-doping testing in sports

OpIndia Staff -
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Guwahati, in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, has successfully developed a rare and high-purity Reference Material used in dope testing
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India and Singapore announce new economic, tech and security cooperation during PM Lawrence Wong’s meeting with PM Modi in Delhi, agree to strengthen 60-years-old...

OpIndia Staff -
Singapore PM's India visit resulted in a comprehensive roadmap aimed at deepening cooperation between the two nations across multiple sectors, underscoring the strength of what both leaders called an enduring and forward-looking partnership.
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News Reports

Speedy trial a right but accused to blame for delays: Delhi High Court rejects bail plea of Tasleem Ahmed in 2020 riots conspiracy case

Anurag -
Rejecting Tasleem Ahmed’s plea, the court noted trial delays stemmed from the accused themselves, not the prosecution or judiciary, and reiterated that bail under UAPA remains an exception even with prolonged incarceration.
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Denial of bail to Umar Khalid a ‘travesty of justice’? Here is how conspirators of Delhi anti-Hindu riots delayed trial, indulged in forum shopping...

Anurag -
The court stressed that accusations against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were prima facie true, citing provocative speeches, WhatsApp groups and deliberate delays by co-accused, rejecting bail pleas that relied on prolonged incarceration and systemic delay arguments.
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News Reports

CBIC slams Rajdeep Sardesai for claiming that sugar-coated popcorns will be taxed at 18%, clarifies that GST on popcorn of all flavours is 5%...

OpIndia Staff -
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a clarification on the revised Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable to popcorn, refuting reports that sugar-coated or caramel popcorns would be taxed at 18% under revised rates
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News Reports

GST Council announces major tax cuts on electronics items, bringing down GST on TVs, ACs, dishwashers and others from 28% to 18% ahead of...

OpIndia Staff -
The GST Council has reduced tax rates on key electronics, including TVs above 32 inches, ACs, dishwashers, and monitors, from 28% to 18%.
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GST Reforms 2025: Modi govt makes automobiles budget-friendly for the middle class through major tax cuts

OpIndia Staff -
The decision is expected to benefit the middle class, which usually makes automobile purchases during the Diwali season, to avail the special discount offers provided by automakers around this time.
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Kerala court acquits Professor, who was falsely accused of sexual harassment by SFI-linked students 11 years ago, conspiracy against victim was hatched at CPIM...

OpIndia Staff -
A Sessions Court noted that Professor Anand Vishwanath was falsely implicated by four girl students from CPI(M)’s student wing Student Federation of India (SFI), after he caught them doing malpractice during a postgraduate examination.
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Aligarh: Family extorts Rs 46 lakhs by misusing the SC-ST Act, had filed 15 fake cases in 10 years for compensation; NCW demands strict...

OpIndia Staff -
An Aligarh family allegedly filed 15 fake SC/ST cases in a decade to pocket ₹46 lakh, prompting NCW to demand strict action.
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News Reports

GST reforms in healthcare: 18% GST on health and life insurance removed, 33 life-saving drugs will also be tax-free, medical items to attract only...

OpIndia Staff -
GST on 33 life-saving drugs and medicines has been brought down from 12% to zero, offering significant relief to patients who rely on these medicines.
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News Reports

GST Reforms 2025: Taxes on cars under ‘luxury’ category come down drastically in the revised slabs introduced by the Modi government

OpIndia Staff -
Luxury cars fall in the category of 'sin goods' under the new GST reforms. Sin goods have historically been heavily taxed by the government.
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News Reports

Manipur: Kuki-Zo Council agrees to open NH-2, Suspension of Operations Agreement renewed with Kuki National Organisation and United People’s Front

OpIndia Staff -
Kuki-Zo Council has decided today to open the National Highway-02 in Manipur for the free movement of commuters and essential goods
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India, Singapore mark 60 years of ties with pledge to fight terror, boost strategic cooperation

OpIndia Staff -
Describing the India-Singapore bond as “more important than ever in a world of uncertainty and turbulence,” Wong stressed that trust and shared history form the backbone of the partnership
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News Reports

As GST on agricultural goods gets slashed, here’s how GST reforms are set to revolutionize agriculture sector

OpIndia Staff -
The GST council rolled out these revised tax rates on 3rd September. These reduced rates, however, will not be applicable to road tractors for semi-trailers with an engine capacity of more than 1800 cc.
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News Reports

Nepal stakes claim on the Indian territory of Lipulekh Pass: Is there an invisible US hand behind the dispute

Divyansh Tiwari -
In addition to Nepal's assertiveness about the Lipulekh issue, the United States has been prominently involved through diplomatic engagement and financial aid.
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DRDO transfers three advanced defence material technologies for missiles, armoured vehicles and naval vessels to industry partners

OpIndia Staff -
In a stride toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad under DRDO has transferred three cutting-edge materials technologies to leading industry partners
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Education to become more affordable as centre abolishes GST on key stationery items, erasers and pencils to maps and globes – everything to become...

OpIndia Staff -
The GST Council has removed tax on essential stationery items like pencils, erasers, notebooks, maps, and globes. Earlier taxed at 12% or 5%, these items will now be completely tax-free.
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Modi govt makes major cuts in taxes on essential items: Here is how the GST reforms will benefit the common man

OpIndia Staff -
Under the GST reforms, the prices of food items and everyday essentials will be reduced significantly. For example, ready-made frozen parathas, chapatis, khakhra, pizza bread, and paneer will not be taxed.
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Jharkhand: Congress leader attacks police constable after being stuck in traffic jam, slaps and verbally abuses the victim

OpIndia Staff -
According to media reports, the Congress leader slapped and abused the constable during a traffic jam in Latehar district of Jharkahnd. The incident has sparked outrage among the police force, with a case now registered against the leader.
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Union Cabinet approves ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals under National Critical Mineral Mission

OpIndia Staff -
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.
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Jamia leaders Shifa-ur-Rehman and Meeran Haider denied bail in 2020 Delhi anti-Hindu riots: Read what Delhi HC observed while rejecting their bail pleas

Shriti Sagar -
The Delhi HC dismissed the bail pleas of Jamia leaders Shifa-ur-Rehman and Meeran Haider in the 2020 Delhi anti-Hindu riots conspiracy case.
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News Reports

Fact-Check: Did Delhi High Court dismiss bail plea of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in just 29 seconds?

Anurag -
The “29 seconds” narrative spread rapidly on X, but the Delhi High Court had reserved its detailed 133-page judgment on 9th July 2025, pronouncing it nearly two months later after extensive hearings and deliberations.
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Delhi Riots 2020: High Court rejects bail pleas as parity argument fails for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others

Anurag -
Despite defence arguments on parity and prolonged incarceration, the Court held that Khalid, Imam and others played graver roles in the alleged conspiracy, stressing that bail decisions demand individual assessment and not automatic extension from co-accused.
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Varanasi: Five accused including a Maulvi arrested in the case of kidnapping and religious conversion of a minor Hindu girl

OpIndia Staff -
The minor Hindu girl was kidnapped three months ago. She was converted to Islam in a mosque and was married to a Muslim boy for ₹600.
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‘Scrap tariffs, apologise to India’: US expert warns Donald Trump, lauds PM Modi for strategic handling of power rivalries

OpIndia Staff -
Edward Price, adjunct professor at New York University, has urged Trump to reverse tariff policy on India, and even apologies to New Delhi.
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News Reports

Involved in creation of protest sites: Read what the Delhi HC said while rejecting bail pleas of Delhi riots accused Athar Khan, Shadab Ahmed,...

Aditi -
The High Court said that the accused took part in various meetings wherein they conspired to perpetuate violence against the policemen and non-Muslims.
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Ground of parity not in favour: As Delhi HC dismisses bail plea of Anti-Hindu Delhi Riots accused Gulfisha Fatima, read how she created WhatsApp...

Shraddha Pandey -
Gulfisha Fatima was involved in the conspiratorial meeting on 23/24.01.2020 at the Seelampur and Jafrabad protest site among others like Umar Khalid and Pinjra Tod members. Gulfisha Fatim had created two Whatsapp groups called Warrior and Aurton Ka Inquilab. These groups were created on 26/12/2019.
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Record-breaking monsoon rains leave India reeling: Yamuna floods Delhi, Punjab’s farmland submerged, and Himalayan states on flash flood alert

Shriti Sagar -
India is facing one of its most destructive monsoons in decades. Heavy rains have triggered floods, landslides, and cloudbursts across states.
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PM Modi likely to visit Manipur later this month, marking his first visit to the state since the ethnic violence in 2023

OpIndia Staff -
Some Union Home Ministry officials will meet representatives of the Kuki-Zo insurgent groups on Wednesday (September 3, 2025), to decide on the extension of the suspension of operations (SoO) agreement.
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News Reports

‘Americans died for China’ – Trump fumes at Xi accusing him of conspiring with Russia and North Korea

OpIndia Staff -
Days after saying that strengthening ties of Russia and China with other nations does not pose a threat to the US, Trump accused Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un of ‘conspiring’ against the US.
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Congress’s hypocrisy on ‘Vote Chori’ deepens as Pawan Khera’s wife found with multiple voter IDs

Anurag -
After Pawan Khera’s duplicate voter IDs were exposed, fresh allegations show his wife Kota Neelima also listed in multiple constituencies. Verified entries raise questions about Congress’s credibility while it continues to shout “vote chori”.
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Pakistan floods: Defence minister Khawaja Asif calls floodwaters a “blessing”, asks people to store them in tubs and containers

OpIndia Staff -
Amid floods in Pakistan, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has suggested that citizens should treat floodwaters as a “blessing” and store them at home.
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16 days, 23 districts, 1300 km, 67 constituencies: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ set out to move mountains in Bihar, but only ended up...

श्रवण शुक्ल -
OpIndia’s ground report found locals rejecting Rahul Gandhi’s yatra, stressing the importance of Bihar’s SIR process and voicing concern over infiltrators’ dominance.
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India ushers in Semiconductor revolution: ISRO-built ‘Made-in-India chip ‘Vikram’ handed over to PM Modi. All you need to know

Rukma Rathore -
The Vikram chip is the nation’s first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor developed by ISRO's Semiconductor Laboratory.
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Delhi Riots 2020: Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam prima facie had role in the larger conspiracy, says High Court

Anurag -
While refusing bail, the court noted that Khalid and Imam allegedly created WhatsApp groups, spread pamphlets and delivered provocative speeches, finding prima facie material to suggest their central role in planning the Delhi riots conspiracy.
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Trump and Navarro’s unhinged policy against India invites domestic backlash: American media and commentators question anti-India stand

Shraddha Pandey -
Richard D Wolff called Navarro “not the sharpest knife in the drawer”, asserting that anyone who has a trade relation with Russia is in some way making money off that trade because that is why trade happens.
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Uttar Pradesh: Nihal abducts minor Hindu girl, converts victim to Islam and marries her off to Maulvi, abuses victim’s father as ‘kafir’ and attempts...

OpIndia Staff -
Accused Nihal told the victim's father that his daughter had been converted to Islam and was married to a Maulvi. He referred to the victim's father as 'Kafir' and said that he will send him to 'Jahannum' (hell).
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Editor's picks

‘Don’t ban the truth’: Vivek Agnihotri’s open plea to CM Mamata Banerjee for peaceful release of ‘The Bengal Files’

OpIndia Staff -
Film director Vivek Agnihotri recently released a video urging West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to allow the screening of 'The Bengal Files'.
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YouTuber Ravish Kumar compares Rahul Gandhi to MK Gandhi, justifies lies spread by the Congress party: Here is why he is the real ‘Godi...

Rukma Rathore -
Ravish Kumar offered a ridiculous comparison between Rahul Gandhi and MK Gandhi, suggesting that both abolished the apprehension of jail from their political battles.
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Christian conversion racket busted in Chitrakoot: Four arrested after VHP complaint

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The culprits had been brainwashing poor villagers by praising Jesus and abusing Hindu deities. They even lured the villagers by offering money for converting to Christianity.
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India’s Semiconductor leap: Ashwini Vaishnaw showcases ISRO-built ‘made-in-India’ chip ‘Vikram’ at Semicon 2025, hails breakthrough in tech self-reliance

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The Vikram processor, developed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory, is specially designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space launch vehicles.
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