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CBI raids Congress leader Karti Chidambaram, accused of facilitating visas to Chinese nationals during UPA-2

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CBI raided nine locations linked to Congress leader Karti Chidambaram for allegedly facilitating visas to Chinese nationals during UPA-2.
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World

Petrol stock for single day, 15 hrs a day power cuts expected: Sri Lanka PM’s series of tweets should be cautionary tale for ‘freebie...

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Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis ever, with inflation hitting a record high of 17.5% in February 2022.
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OpIndia Explains

Scratch a ‘vivadit dhancha’, find a Mandir: A list of Hindu temples destroyed over centuries of Islamic rule where masjids and dargahs stand now

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In 1990, Historian Sita Ram Goel released a book named 'Hindu Temples: What Happened To Them' in which he mentioned over 1,800 Muslim structures that were built on Hindu Temple sites and/or used materials from destroyed temples.
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Entertainment

Kannada actress Chethana Raj dies at 21 after undergoing ‘fat-free’ cosmetic surgery in Bengaluru, parents accuse doctors of negligence

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Kannada actress Chethana Raj (21), best known for her roles in daily soaps like Geetha and Doresani breathed her last at a private hospital in Bengaluru
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News Reports

‘Excited to be interviewed by the one who interviewed notorious militant Bitta Karate’, Vivek Agnihotri to speak with journalist Manoj Raghvanshi on the new...

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On May 17 at 4 pm, 'Khul Ke' the new social networking platform, will conduct a round table discussion titled 'Kashmir Konversations' hosting filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri
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News Reports

‘We only censor the Right but not the Left, nobody liked capitalist Musk taking over’: Twitter engineer admits in viral video

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Siru Murugesan informed that his Leftist colleagues hated the idea of a Twitter takeover by 'capitalist' Elon Musk.
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Interviews

‘We still prosecute temple heritage loot as house theft, need strict antiquity laws’: Vijay Kumar, the co-founder of India Pride Project speaks to OpIndia

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The India Pride Project is a global organisation dedicated to restoring India's lost heritage.
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Opinions

Rahul Bhat was anything but a ‘Sanghi’: How his murder shows the ‘political’ problem of Kashmir is nothing but a cover for Jihad

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Rahul Bhat could be seen supporting the cause of Rohingya Muslims in a picture but met a tragic end after being killed by terrorists for being Hindu
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Opinions

Two different Ideas of India: ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ chants in Bangkok and Rahul Gandhi’s argument that India doesn’t exist as a ‘nation’

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For a party which goes with the name Indian 'National' Congress and identifies its stalwarts as founding fathers of the 'nation', Rahul Gandhi's reduced self-worth scores a self-goal while Congress seeks to reinvent itself on a national level.
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Editor's picks

Did you know that Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb had issued ‘farmans’ ordering the destruction of Hindu temples at Kashi, Mathura, and Kalkaji

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Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb, in his sheer disdain for Hindu traditions and faith, had issued 'farmans' to destroy many Hindu temples.
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Political History of India

Did you know: The Somnath temple idol was smashed into four pieces, and buried inside Jama Masjid, Ghazni Palace entrance, Mecca, and Medina

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The idol of hallowed Somnath Temple was smashed into 4 pieces by Mahmud of Ghazni during his 16th raid
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News Reports

Islamists have a meltdown after the discovery of Shivling inside the disputed Gyanvapi structure in Varanasi

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A Shivling was found inside the wuzukhana of the Gyanvapi mosque during the court-ordered survey
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Law

Gujarat High Court sets aside the order of state Waqf Board halting railway line construction near dargah. Read details

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The Court held that the proximity of a dargah to a railway land did not automatically imply that the surrounding land belonged to the dargah authorities.
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News Reports

Karnataka: Hanuman temple in Srirangapatna was converted into Jamia Masjid, claim activists, seek permission to worship inside the mosque

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The activists claimed that the Jamia Masjid in Srirangapatna was erected on the site of a Hanuman temple during Tipu Sultan's reign.
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News Reports

‘Delhi authorities have learned little from past experiences’, NHRC sends notice to Kejriwal Govt over Mundka fire while CM Kejriwal campaigns in Kerala

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NHRC has slammed the Kejriwal government for its laxity in handling the tragic Mundka fire incident saying that the city authorities have “learnt little” from the past.
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News Reports

‘Muslims not allowed at the spot, no wuzu to be performed’: Varanasi Court after the discovery of Shivling inside Gyanvapi mosque

OpIndia Staff -
A Shivling was found inside the wuzukhana of Gyanvapi mosque during the court-ordered survey
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News Reports

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi provokes Muslims against court-ordered proceedings after Shivling discovered inside the disputed Gyanvapi structure

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It (Gyanvapi) was a masjid and it will remain so till Qayamat (the Day of Judgment.)," Asaduddin Owaisi remarked.
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News Reports

Justice DY Chandrachud to hear Muslim side’s plea against Gyanvapi survey tomorrow after the survey team finds Shivling inside the disputed structure

OpIndia Staff -
Even after the survey of the disputed structure has already been completed, the SC will hear Muslim side's plea to challenge the survey Tomorrow
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News Reports

Gyanvapi survey: Shivling found after draining out ‘Wuzukhana’, people wash their hands and feet in it before offering namaz

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Shivling is reportedly found inside the Wuzukhana, a place where people wash their hands and feet before offering namaz.
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News Reports

Hindus rejoice at the discovery of Shivling inside the disputed Gyanvapi structure in Kashi, ‘#BabaMilGaye’ starts trending on Social Media

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Hindus have been unable to remain calm after news broke that a Shivling has been discovered inside the disputed Gyanvapi premises
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News Reports

‘Baba Mil Gaye…Jiski Nandi pratiksha kar rahi thi’: Petitioner says after Shivling is found inside Gyanvapi mosque

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A Varanasi court on May 12 allowed a videographic survey of the disputed structure of Gyanvapi mosque
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News Reports

Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi attends Congress’ ‘Chintan Shivir’ while Delhi police hunt for his rape accused son

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While the Delhi police is frantically searching for Mahesh Joshi's absconding son, the Congress minister is attending the party’s Chintan Shivir
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Sports

As Indian shuttlers make the country proud with the Thomas Cup win, here is how GoI is changing the face of Indian sports

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The Thomas Cup win continues the present Golden Era for sports in India as Indian sports persons continue to win accolades across the world in various different sports
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News Reports

Disputed Gyanvapi structure sealed, CRPF deployed as Shivling found inside during survey

OpIndia Staff -
The survey of the disputed Gyanvapi structure was completed on Monday after three days of operation.
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OpIndia Explains

From Bhilwara to Ram Navami processions: 5 ways in which communal crimes against Hindus are whitewashed

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The concerted effort to belittle the oppression of Hindus by extremists conspires in many ways. It starts off with denying the Hindu hatred responsible for fanning the attacks and ends up resting the onus of violence on Hindus themselves.
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News Reports

Srinagar Mayor hails Aurangzeb, prays for mercy and blessings after Devendra Fadnavis’ ‘kutta bhi nahi peshab karega’ speech for Mughal tyrant’s grave

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Fadnavis had said that even a dog will not go to take a piss at the grave of Aurangzeb, the tyrant who was responsible for forced religious conversion and other atrocities on Hindus.
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World

California Church shooting: One dead, over four injured after a gunman opens fire

OpIndia Staff -
The assailant, an Asian man in his 60s, opened fire inside the church in Laguna Woods, California, as people ate lunch.
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Social Media Fact-Check

Fact check: Fake tweet attributed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Rupee vs Dollar debate goes viral

OpIndia Staff -
The satirical tweet took potshots at Nirmala Sitharaman based on another misleading claim attributed to her about rising onion prices.
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News Reports

AltNews cofounder calls ‘Trishul Deeksha’ ceremony of Bajrang Dal as ‘arms training camp’, joins Islamists in fearmongering

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Mohammed Zubair went on to retweet Islamists like Irena Akbar who called the Trishul Deeksha ceremony a terrorist training camp.
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News Reports

Inside the MNREGA scam in Jharkhand: How IAS Pooja Singhal and other officials are accused of looting public money meant for poor

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Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal was arrested by ED for her role in the MNREGA scam during her tenure as DC
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News Reports

‘Phobia is an irrational fear, my fear is real’ – Meet Masih Alinejad, the Iranian-American journalist on a mission against compulsory Hijab in Islamic...

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Masih Alinejad is an Iranian-American journalist who has been fighting a battle against mandatory Hijab in Islamic nations
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News Reports

Gems of Arvind Kejriwal: How Delhi CM lied through his teeth in God’s own country

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Kejriwal promises free electricity in yet another state, forgets how he has made power subsidy 'opt in' for Delhi. AAP chief also forgets Amanatullah Khan and Tahir Hussain as he claims 'only other parties indulge in rioting'.
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News Reports

Devasahayam Pillai, 18th century Indian who had converted to Christianity, declared a saint by the Pope

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Devashayam Pillai (1712-1752) was originally from a Hindu Nair family but was converted to Christianity by a Dutch naval commander.
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News Reports

West Bengal: Locals in Malda accuse a police officer of trying to forcibly convert Hindus to Islam, women stage protest

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A group of Hindu women in Malda in West Bengal have accused a police officer of forcibly trying to convert them and their husbands to Islam.
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Sports

Andrew Symonds – A hard-hitting batsman, great fielder, World Cup winner and controversial figure

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Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds passed away at the age of 46 in a car accident on Sunday morning
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News Reports

Gautam Adani’s Adani Group acquires 49% stake in Raghav Bahl’s Quint, Bahl had earlier sold Network18 to Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance

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Adani Group of Gautam Adami has acquired 49% stack in digital media platform Quint founded by Raghav Bahl
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News Reports

Press Club of India Journalists whine over increased liquor prices in the club, allege that complimentary liquor from companies have gone missing

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Press Club of India members are angry over higher prices of liquor served in the club compared to other press clubs
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News Reports

Delhi police reach Rajasthan, direct rape-accused Congress Minister’s son to appear before them on May 18: Details

OpIndia Staff -
The police visited two residences of Mahesh Joshi but have failed to trace the accused, Rohit Joshi. On not finding him, the cops pasted a copy of the notice on the wall.
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News Reports

Watch: Armed Taliban men dance inside classroom after closing girls’ school

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According to the journalist, the Talibani fighters closed a girls' school and celebrated their act by dancing inside the classrooms.
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News Reports

Rakesh Tikait ousted from Bharatiya Kisan Union for playing politics, the organisation splits into two

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The farmer's organisation has been split into two factions, with the breakaway BKU (Apolitical) being led by farmer leader Rajesh Singh Chauhan.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Illegal arms factory run near Idgah by father-son duo busted in Saharanpur, son Naeem absconding

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An empty kiln near Idgah in village Ambehata Mohan, a factory was making illegal pistols.
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News Reports

Maharashtra: NCP workers beat BJP spokesperson Vinayak Ambekar over a Facebook post against Sharad Pawar

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BJP leader Vinayak Ambekar thrashed by NCP workers for his poem criticising Sharad Pawar over comments on Hindu gods
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News Reports

Congress drags Bhagyalaxmi Temple of Hyderabad as proof of ‘encroachment’ while giving clean chit to Aurangzeb over demolition of Kashi Vishwanath temple

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While walls of ancient Kashi Temple are still seen on Gyanvapi mosque, Congress Sevadal questions the fact that it was a temple
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Sports

Badminton: Team India creates history, wins Thomas Cup by beating 14-time champions Indonesia

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This is India's first Thomas Cup title, a tournament which is often considered the world cup of shuttle badminton. India emerged victorious after they crushed 14-time champions Indonesia into defeat in the final held on Sunday.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Auto driver Amjad traps BA student in love affair, implicates her in false case of child theft

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The woman's family has alleged that Amjad changed his name to entrap the young woman in love affair.
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News Reports

Kashmir: Chemistry Professor Altaf Hussain Pandit, known as ‘Geelani of Kashmir University’, sacked after his links with terror groups exposed

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Altaf Hussain Pandit, chemistry professor at Kashmiri University, was sacked on Friday over his terror links
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News Reports

Gyanvapi survey: All eight vaults surveyed, the western wall and tomb of the disputed structure videographed

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The team surveyed the security cover of over 1,500 security personnel. The survey and videography work was performed without any hindrance.
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News Reports

Maharashtra: Thane court sends Marathi actor Ketaki Chitale to police custody till 18th May, was arrested for allegedly defaming Sharad Pawar

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Ketaki Chitale argued on her own in court without a lawyer to present her case.
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News Reports

Shiv Sena continues to block infra projects, Uddhav Thackeray opposes Bullet Train project claiming it will separate Mumbai from rest of Maharashtra

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Shiv Sena led Maharashtra govt is actively blocking the Bullet train project in the state by refusing to hand over land
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World

United States of America: Congressional hearing on UFOs on May 17 – Here is what to expect

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Last open hearing on UFOs was held in early 1970 when Air Force closed a public investigation on UFOs known as Project Blue Book.
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