Sunday, April 5, 2026

Archives of OpIndia

Qutub Minar: Minister of Culture denies reports that the Archaeological Survey of India is asked to conduct excavation at the complex

Earlier, media had reported that ASI has been tasked with conducting an excavation drive in the Qutub Minar complex to ascertain the facts about the structure

‘Is Matoshree a mosque?’ MNS chief Raj Thackeray hits out at Rana couple for trying to recite Hanuman Chalisa there

Raj Thackeray said, "I wanted to have a darshan of Ram Janambhoomi, but I also wanted to see the place where my karsevaks were killed."

’17-year-old’ Amjad Fayed ‘killed’ by Israeli forces was a member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, had fought Israeli forces

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad group identified Amjad Fayed as its fighter and said that he had fought Israeli forces.

Afghanistan: Female TV presenters defy diktat to cover their faces, receive threats from the Taliban government

“If they don't comply, we will talk to the managers and guardians of the presenters,” Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Sadeq Akif Mohajir said.

Gujarat: Cops book one Rafiq Mansoor for hurting religious sentiments of Hindus

Mansoor, who hails from Surat, had made despicable comments about a Hindu deity.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hugs Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict upon his release, Congress ally had been fighting to get him out of jail

In the tweet, MK Stalin mentioned Perarivalan as a ‘brother’ and wished for his better future along with his mother, Arputhammal, who had been fighting for his release.

Gujarat: Aam Aadmi Party leader arrested with 8 others for obstructing development work in Jamnagar

The Gujarat Police arrested AAP activist Nindresh Mandan Bhochiya for blocking Jetco Company's operations of installing an electricity pole.

Rajasthan: 14-year-old minor girl raped at knifepoint inside the delivery room of govt hospital, accused Nasir Khan absconding

The accused Nasir Khan saw her alone, took her to the nearby delivery room and raped her at knifepoint. Nasir Khan thrashed the minor girl and dragged her to the delivery room of the hospital.

Assam: Mob burns down police station and assault cops after alleged custodial death of fish trader Safiqul Islam

A mob of around 2000 people burned down the Batadrava Police station after Safiqul Islam died allegedly in custody

Australia: Scott Morrison loses national elections, Labor Party’s Anthony Albanese to become the new PM

Albanese had focused his campaign on ending Australia’s 'climate wars', adopting more ambitious emissions targets, and introducing a federal corruption watchdog.

Petrol and diesel to get cheaper as center reduces excise duty, announces subsidy on gas cylinders under Ujjwala Yojana

Excise duty on petrol will be reduced by rupees 8 per litre while that on diesel will be reduced by rupees 6 per litre.

Punjab: Thousands of dairy farmers stage protest against the AAP government in the state

Punjab is contributing more than 6 percent of the total dairy production in India.

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi govt bulldozes off three illegal properties owned by gangster Mohammad Asif, video goes viral

Mohd Asif is one of the prominent gangsters in UP, with several cases, including murder, loot, and extortion, registered against him.

Kerala court dismisses anticipatory bail plea of former MLA PC George, was earlier arrested for speaking against Islamic jihadism in the state

Kerala court has dismissed anticipatory bail plea of former MLA PC George after an FIR was filed against him for speaking about the growing menace of Islamic Jihad in Kerala

Arrested for making derogatory remarks against Shivling, DU professor tells court he is a follower of Hindu religion, gets bail

Ratan Lal was arrested over a derogatory social media post after a Shivling was found in the disputed Gyanvapi complex.

“Your security is equivalent to ours”: Turkey pledges support to strengthen Pakistan’s military infrastructure

Turkey president said that he considers Pakistan's security, stability, and prosperity equal to that of Turkey.

Current inflation caused by global events over which Indian govt have no control: OpIndia talks to a chartered accountant, Sumeet Mehta, over inflation

CA Sumeet Mehta said that India is facing 'imported inflation', which is inflation caused by the Russia-Ukraine war

Kerala: Bajrang Dal holds massive “Shourya Rally” in response to Islamist organization PFI’s ‘Save the Republic’ march

Earlier, the Kerala High Court observed that the PFI and the SDPI are extremist organisations, which have not yet been banned in India.

Self-manifested Jyotirlinga of Lord Adi Vishweshwara lies 100 feet below the surface at the disputed Gyanvapi site: Advocate Rastogi in Court

Vijay Shankar Rastogi said that the Shivling of Adi Vishweshwara could be just below the central dome of the Gyanvapi structure.

As anti-conversion ordinance becomes reality in Karnataka, police arrest Kerala’s Christian pastor couple for forcefully converting over 1000 Adivasis

Christian Kerala-based pastor couple arrested in Karnataka for forcing Adivasis to convert to Christianity in the state's Kodagu district

What Rahul Gandhi said about Industry, Industrialists and business in London, and how he regurgitated PM Modi’s ideas that he insults and mocks in...

Rahul Gandhi shared his ideas on the economic front, ended up reiterating the same policies and ideas of the Modi government.

Complaint filed against TMC’s Mohua Moitra, Saba Naqvi and others for their tweets against Shivling: Here is what they had said

Mahua Moitra, Saba Naqvi and others had shared disparaging tweets mocking Lord Shiva after Shivling was found inside Gyanvapi mosque.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claims his Twitter account was hacked to share Rajiv Gandhi’s words, files Police complaint

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's Twitter account this morning paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi by sharing his infamous words “when a big tree falls, the ground shakes”

‘It is confidence, not arrogance’: S Jaishankar hits back at Rahul Gandhi for criticising MEA officials for disagreeing with Europeans

"Its not called Arrogance. It is called Confidence and defending National Interest,” S Jaishankar tweeted responding to Rahul Gandhi's comments

Rahul Gandhi compares Ladakh to Ukraine, China to Russia: Is this a ploy to hanker for US interference to destabilise India

In response to a question on India's role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Rahul Gandhi replied that Ladakh is to China what Ukraine is to Russia.

TMC leader lied about being Indian, is a Bangladeshi: Read how Court dismissed petition against 2021 election loss, tells EC to take action

Given that 'dual citizenship' is not valid in India, it means that Alo Rani Sarkar was not an Indian citizen when she contested polls as a TMC candidate.

Gyanvapi survey: AIMPLB’s Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, father of Umar Khalid, under the scanner of intelligence agencies

The intelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, who had past association with outlawed outfit SIMI, and was allegedly involved in anti-CAA protests

‘India only needs a spark’: Rahul Gandhi hints at impending Civil War to bring ‘political change’ in the country

Speaking at ‘Ideas of India’ colloquium in the United Kingdom, Rahul Gandhi stoked unfounded fears about an impending Civil War in India.

Forced conversion to Islam of two BJP workers as ‘punishment’ by TMC, police apathy and more: What Kolkata HC order says, ordering CBI/NIA probe

West Bengal was thrown into post-poll violence by TMC goons after BJP lost the Assembly Elections in 2021.

‘Nawab Malik conspired with D company to grab property, directly and deliberately involved in money laundering’: Says Mumbai court

A Mumbai court said that Nawab Malik committed a criminal conspiracy and usurped property of Munira Plumber

Evidence suggests Nawab Malik colluded with the D-gang to usurp Kurla property: PMLA court

PMLA court said that prima facie evidence has been found suggesting that Nawab malik was directly and knowingly involved in money laundering and criminal conspiracy with D-Gang members to usurp the Goawala compound in Kurla

Assam Congress to turn state headquarter Rajiv Bhavan into commercial complex to resolve financial crisis, proposal sent to high command

Assam Congress leaders said that party has vast amounts of fixed assets in the country, and an assessment of those will be done

Allahabad HC to hear a petition seeking restoration of twelve Dwadash Madhav Temples in Prayagraj on July 22

The petition filed in Allahabad HC stated that Madhav Temples are of great significance, and therefore, they need to be restored.

“I have forgiven everyone”: Indrani Mukerjea after getting bail in the case of the murder of her daughter

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, granted bail to Indrani Mukerjea subject to same conditions on which Peter Mukerjea was granted bail in 2020

Assam resident Mohammed Tariq Aziz offers Namaz by standing on the national flag at Delhi Airport, arrested and released on bail

Mohammed Tariq Aziz arrested after CISF spotted him offering Namaz by using the National Flag as a mat at Delhi airport

“When a big tree falls, the ground shakes”: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi, later distances himself from his own tweet

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury shared Rajiv Gandhi's infamous words, "when a big tree falls, the earth shakes" to pay tribute to the former PM.

Days after Nagaraju was murdered, here is how The Hindu tried to craftily whitewash the Islamic hate that led to his murder

The Hindu has attempted to whitewash the horrific murder of Nagaraju by Syed Mobin Ahmed, the brother of his spouse.

Rahul Gandhi in London promotes anarchy and ‘mass action’ against the Indian State that has been ‘captured’, mirrors the Left’s playbook

Speaking in London, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that the country is being controlled by the "deep state"

Jammu and Kashmir: Govt college students recite Hanuman Chalisa in front of local mosque using loudspeaker for Azan, detained, later released

The mosque reportedly continued the usage of loudspeakers after the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) passed a resolution on May 17

Allahabad HC refuses to give relief to Lucknow University prof Ravi Kant for making derogatory comments against Kashi Vishwanath temple: Full details

During a debate on journalist and former AAP member Ashutosh's YouTube channel Satya Hindi, Ravi Kant had made derogatory comments against Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Hindu saints.

As Congress says BJP raising Gyanvapi issue because of dwindling popularity, new survey says 44.77% happy with PM Modi, 44.44% unhappy with Rahul

As per the latest IANS-CVoter survey, 44.77% are satisfied with PM Modi. On the contrary, 44.44% are unhappy with Rahul Gandhi and 45.92% are dissatisfied with Sonia Gandhi

They got calls from Dubai: Say school authorities in Karnataka as 3 Muslim students leave school after Bajrang Dal training camp outside school premises

Ganapathy informed that no student or staff members of Sai Shankar Institution took part in the event hosted by the Bajrang Dal.

Mob attacks Mathura, Haryana police with stones, sticks, fire from rooftops during raid to nab OLX fraudster Nauman, 18 including 9 women arrested

The Mathura and Haryana police team had gone to the village to arrest an OLX fraudster when the mob attacked them with stones, bricks and sticks

Lawyer Mehmood Pracha, who was on the cover of ISIS magazine, comes in defence of DU professor arrested for comments against Shivling found in...

Hours after the arrest of Delhi University Professor Ratan Lal, Mehmood Pracha came to his rescue, saying that FIR was fake

Yogendra Yadav warns of Islamists avenging reclamation of Kashi temple in 2522, Nidhi Razdan tries to prove she does not care about the Shivling:...

Yogendra Yadav suggested that Hindus might have to pay the price at the hands of the Islamists, 500 years later, for their actions in 2022.

DU prof Ratan Lal arrested for derogatory comments against Shivling found in premises of disputed Gyanvapi structure, built on the ruins of a temple

In a social media post, Ratan Lal had made vile statements directed toward the Shivling inside the Gyanvapi disputed structure

‘Please do a scripted conversation with a journalist for max impact’: Shruti Kapila, ThePrint columnist who will interview Rahul Gandhi at Cambridge

The constant targeting of the Indian State, and downplaying of criticism directed at the Congress has earned Shruti Kapila accolades from the party loyalists.

Gujarat: Scrap godown manager Liaquat Khan arrested after bundles of scrap found tied in national flag and Hindu religious banners

Police have detained Liaqat khan, a scrap godown manager in Vapi, after people found scrap tied in National flag and Hindu flags & banners

India receives the highest annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in FY21-22, IT sector bags the largest share

In 2014-2015, India received 45.15 billion USD in FDI compared to the highest ever inflow for the fiscal year 2021-22.

“Both bridges are in areas under illegal occupation of China since 1960s”: MEA objects to China building another bridge over Pangong lake

MEA objects to China building second bridge over Panong lake in eastern Ladakh, says India does not accept its