Archives of OpIndia

What happens when a nuclear bomb goes off? As leaders in Russia and Ukraine throw around the N-word, here is how a ‘mushroom cloud’...

The world seems to be so accustomed to casual mentions of the words nuclear strike, nuclear bombs, ballistic missiles etc that it seems to have almost forgotten that when the last time nuclear bombs were actually used in war, two cities in Japan were flattened in a matter of seconds.

Kheda violence: Eyewitness recall Congress leader Arif Sheikh leading the Muslim mob that stone-pelted the Navratri Garba event

Days after Islamists pelted stones at a Navaratri Garba event in the Kheda district of Gujarat, eyewitnesses have accused local Congress leader Arif Sheikh of leading the frenzied mob

‘Terror outfits enhancing their finances and presence by exploiting natural resources in Africa’: Indian minister V Muraleedharan at UNSC

V Muraleedharan said, "If left unaddressed, terrorism may seriously jeopardize peace prospects in several parts of Africa, which is already ravaged by armed conflicts."

Tension erupts after Police use brutal force on Hindu devotees going for Durga Puja Visarjan in Bhainsa town in Telangana leaving 4 injured

TV9 Telugu reported how police used force on Hindu devotees carrying the procession during Durga immersion, reportedly injuring some

#RohitSharma and #ViratKohli with pig emojis trends on Twitter: Here’s what we know

Twitter users shared different images of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and their performances in past cricket matches.

AMU: Muslim student threatens Hindu student to say ‘Pakistan Zindabad’, remove Kalawa after he opposed a Hindu student being forced to wear Hijab

Hindu student studying at AMU of Uttar Pradesh was thrashed and mentally tortured by a Muslim student named Rehwar.

UK: Labour Party’s Keir Starmer pledges to combat Hinduphobia in the wake of Leicester violence, says Hindus are an integral part of Britain

Starmer thanked the Hindu community for their huge contribution to Britain and also asserted that the British Hindus are an integral part of Britain.

Great-grand-nephew of BR Ambedkar spews vitriol against Hinduism, calls it “Narak”, AAP minister endorses as 10,000 Hindus convert to Buddhism

Relative of BR Ambedkar spewed vitriol against Hinduism during an event organised by the Buddhist Society of India at the Dr BR Ambedkar Bhavan

Karnataka: After Kerala, Veer Savarkar appears again on Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra posters, BJP says ‘truth finally out’

Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra featured the posters of Veer Savarkar in the Mandya district of Karnataka along with picture of Rahul Gandhi

‘Yuvraj’ was enjoying himself in Switzerland when his father Uddhav Thackeray was hospitalised: MP Rahul Shewale takes a dig at Aaditya Thackeray

MP Rahul Shewale hit out at Aaditya Thackeray accusing him of partying in Switzerland when Uddhav Thackeray was in hospital

‘Monster can destroy planet’: Reverts Russia after Ukrainian President Zelensky urges NATO to launch ‘pre-emptive nuclear strike’

Zelensky’s office issued a statement clarifying that he did not call on NATO countries to pre-emptively use nuclear weapons against the Russian Federation. "Russia can blackmail but Ukraine will never make such calls", the press statement read.

Hindus in horror in Pakistan: Landlord Mohammad Akram strips, torments, and rapes Hindu woman worker after she asks for wages

The incident occurred in Bhawalpur in Punjab, Pakistan, after the lady approached the Muslim landlord to ask wages.

AAP Minister joins event where 10,000 Hindus were converted to Buddhism, had earlier said they are working to turn India into a Buddhist nation

AAP MLA (Seemapuri) Rajendra Pal Gautam was spotted at an event where 10,000 Hindus were converted en masse to Buddhism.

Bihar: Rape accused Md Sagir lynched to death by angry villagers, Abbas, Firoz, Rukhsana and their relatives named by deceased’s family members for murder

The accused Mohammad Sagir had earlier served jail term after being convicted on similar offences, police informed.

Bidar, Karnataka: Syncretic culture not appreciated? 9 Hindus booked merely for offering puja in Mosque, practice done every year. Read details

In the Bidar district of Karnataka, 9 Hindus were booked by the police for merely entering a Mosque and offering prayers.

Delhi: 17-year-old Shivam stabbed to death while returning from Vijaya Dashami procession in Jahangirpuri

17-year-old Shivam was a resident of Mukundpur and he had killed while returning from Vijaya Dashami procession in Jahangirpuri

‘There was no Hindu religion during the time of Chola king’, claims Kamal Hassan who once used to spread the word of Christ to...

Kamal Hassan said, "There was no name called ‘Hindu religion’ during Raja Raja Cholan’s period

From spraying acid-like liquid on Hindu girls to brutal attacks and vandalism: List of incidents where radical Islamists created ruckus during Navratri

This year, like any other past years, Islamists attacked the recently concluded celebration of the feminine divine at Durga Puja/Navratri

How propaganda was crafted to promote an out-on-bail fact-checker while he did not even make it to the shortlist by Soros-funded NGO for Nobel...

A deep dive into the liberal cabal's attempt to propagate Alt News' Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha as nominees for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan-based Dawat-e-Islami brainwashing Indian Muslims into Jihad, offering online courses that glorify Pakistan: Report

India Today has made shocking revelations that Dawat-e-Islami has employed technology as a weapon to push its Jihad in India

Kerala: Solidarity meeting scheduled for UAPA accused Siddique Kappan gets cancelled by organisers, read what happened

An event being organised in Kozhikode, Kerala to express solidarity with UAPA accused 'journalist' Siddique Kappan has been called off

Javed Akhtar comes from nowhere appealing Michelle Obama to get into White House, let’s try to make sense of his latest ghazal

Javed Akhtar, as Indian citizen and no locus standi in American politics, wants Michelle Obama to become next US President.

Awakening a sleeping giant: How opposition and global propaganda against Hindus may end up helping the community

Hindus are a peaceful lot. Hinduism and all Hindus generally believe in the live and let live idea of life- but they are great warriors too.

From Sona Mohapatra to Urfi Javed, several women lambast Bigg Boss makers for including #metoo accused Sajid Khan in the show

Several women take to social media to slam the makers of Bigg Boss for including Sajid Khan in the show

Dubious duo Pratik Sinha and Zubair of AltNews ‘favourites’ to win Nobel? A deceitful narrative by the media, rife with lies and misrepresentation

Time published news, courtesy of Sanya Mansoor claiming AltNews Zubair and Pratik Sinha were favourites to win Nobel Peace Prize

Congress-friendly journalists again fawn over Rahul Gandhi’s new photo-op in his Bharat Jodo container Yatra

Congress-friendly journalists have praised Rahul Gandhi's photo-op during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.

The hypocrisy of ‘moderate Muslim intellectuals’: Navratri, Garba, rampant violence by the Islamists and the feminine divine

Almost every year, while Hindus across the world celebrate the feminine divine during Durga Puja/Navratri, Moderate Muslim Intellectuals come out of the woodwork to use the festival to prove just how tolerant, embracing and respectful they are towards Hindus.

Ex J&K DGP ups his meme game after being attacked by ‘liberals’, Islamists for sharing a meme on Nobel Prize

Following Times Magazine article naming Md Zubair and Pratik Sinha as shortlisted candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize, ex-J&K DGP shared a meme that triggered 'journalist' Rohini Singh.

Congress once again insults President Droupadi Murmu, senior leader Udit Raj makes objectionable remarks about India’s first tribal president

Udit Raj said that no country should have a President like Droupadi Murmu and added that she is doing 'chamchagiri' beyond limits.

Madhya Pradesh: Youths from ‘samuday vishesh’ spray acid-like inflammable liquid on a girl in Durga Puja Pandal in Jabalpur, 10 arrested

The incident took place in the Kotwali area of Jabalpur late Tuesday night. According to the police, 10 people have been arrested so far.

Kerala Police officer CA Siyad suspended for having links with members of the banned Islamist outfit PFI

Kerala Police officer CA Siyad, who was trying to seek release of arrested PFI members, suspended for links with the banned group

“Who allowed them in our festival?” – Madhusudan’s father opens up after Muslim men stabbed his son for opposing molestation

Navratri is a Hindu festival where goddess Durga and her nine forms are worshipped by Hindus. Islam considers idolatry as the biggest sin and punishable with death.

‘I’m not talking to Reuters, you did not do a proper job’, Saudi energy minister snaps at Reuters journalist after OPEC meet in Vienna

Saudi Arabia Energy Minister lambasted a Reuters journalist and refused to answer his questions for misleading reports on oil price

California: Lathan Johnson charged with hate crime against Hindus for attacking several Hindu women wearing saree and bindi

If convicted, accused Lathan Johnson will face a maximum jail term of 63 years. The next hearing in the case will take place on November 4.

Indian-origin family of four including 8-month-old baby, kidnapped at gunpoint, found dead in California: Details

An India-origin family of four, including an 8-month-old girl, who were kidnapped on gunpoint in California, USA on Monday, 3 October, have been found dead

Madhya Pradesh: Mob attacks Garba pandal and organisers with stones, iron axe, administration demolishes houses of 3 accused

Illegal houses of three accused of stone pelting on Garba pandal in Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh razed by administration

Shiv Sena divide: Eknath Shinde and Thackeray get into a war of words during the Dussehra celebration speeches

CM Shinde and former CM Thackeray got into war of words during the Dussehra celebrations.

Uttar Pradesh: Kannauj youth Aarif becomes Amit, befriends a Hindu woman, promises job, then rapes her, later blackmails her to convert to Islam

As per reports, Aarif's family members also threatened the victim to convert to Islam and have a nikah (Islamic wedding) with Aarif.

West Bengal: Flash flood during Durga Visarjan in Jalpaiguri leaves 8 dead, several missing

The flash floods in happened when hundreds of devotees gathered on the banks of the Mal river for the Visarjan of the Durga idol.

Rajasthan: Bikaner youth Madhusudan Modi stabbed for resisting molestation of girls at Garba event; Shahrukh, Zubair, Sameer and others booked

Madhusudan Modi was stabbed by Sameer Nadsa, Shahrukh Pathan, Zubair Pathan & others for stopping them from molesting girls at Garba event

Balasaheb Thackeray’s eldest son Jaidev Thackeray joins the Shinde group, attends the Dussehra rally with Maharashtra CM

Jaidev Thackeray attended the Dussehra rally with Eknath Shinde and extended his support to Maharashtra CM.

As netizens question claims of Alt News founders being shortlisted for Nobel Peace Prize as per TIME magazine, here is what we know about...

While NDTV has reported that the names of Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha definitely figure in the list of candidates nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize this year, the Nobel committee itself does not disclose any names.

AAP workers share old video of crowded farmers rally from Punjab claiming to be from Gujarat, get trolled

The viral video is originally from Kisan Maha Sammelan held by Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab on 21st March 2021.

Clement Lakda’s battle against Christian evangelists: Ground report on how missionaries in Chhattisgarh converted tribals to grab their lands

Clement Lakda is one among many tribals in Chhattisgarh whose ancestors were converted by Christian missionaries with the motive of grabbing their land.

Rahul Gandhi’s Dussehra greeting fails to include images of Hindu Gods, revives social media discussions of ‘minority appeasement’

The omission of images of Hindu Gods in Dussehra greetings by Rahul Gandhi has sparked discussions of minority appeasement.

Why is Shastra Puja performed on Vijayadashmi, and the significance it holds for PM Modi

Shastra Puja involves worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati to seek their blessings for strength and power.

‘Zan, Zendegi, Azadi’: Iranian schoolgirls join mass protests against Islamist regime, throw away mandatory hijabs to demand freedom

Iranian schoolgirls joined in the ongoing protests against the Islamic regime in Iran by taking off their hijabs.

Year after ‘Dismantling Global Hindutva’, another anti-Hindu conference set to be organised in America

This is the second anti-Hindu conference planned within a year. Last time the conference called 'Dismantling Global Hindutva' was planned but it could not actually take place.

Himachal Pradesh: PM Modi inaugurates AIIMS in Bilaspur, says Himachal will now play a crucial role in ‘Jeevan Raksha’

AIIMS, Bilaspur, built at a cost of over Rs 1,470 crore, is a state-of-the-art hospital with 18 specialty and 17 super-specialty divisions, 18 modular operation theatres, and 750 beds, including 64 ICU beds.

How Islamists, ‘liberals’ cry foul over public flogging of stone-pelters but give free pass to the crime they committed on Hindus celebrating Navratri

The incident was further amplified by the Indian American Muslim Council, which shrewdly omitted the mention of stone pelting by the Islamists.