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Kannadigas are set to be branded bigots like Gujaratis: Here is why they need our support

Nupur J Sharma - 5 April, 2022

Kannadigas stood strong against the Hijab controversy in colleges and started a campaign against Halal meat.

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Bharuch mass conversion case: Gujarat High Court rejects anticipatory bail of a Maulvi from Surat

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2022

Maulvi Abdul Vahab Varyava of Surat had petitioned the Gujarat high court after a lower court denied him relief in forced conversion case.

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Congress strongman late Ahmed Patel’s son frustrated with top brass, says he is keeping his options open

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2022

Ahmed Patel was one of the tallest leaders of Congress during Sonia Gandhi-era. However, Faisal Patel does not enjoy the same trust of the party leadership.

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Court sends Gorakhnath temple attacker Ahmad Murtaza Abbasi on 7 day Police remand, links to Zakir Naik and ISIS emerge

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2022

Gorakhnath Mandir attacker was influenced by banned Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, reports say.

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Maharashtra: Police seize 92 swords from courier facility, were sent from Punjab to Aurangabad

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2022

The price of all the weapons seized has been estimated at Rs 3.7 lakhs. The Police have registered a case against the accused under the provisions of IPC and the Arms Act.

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The Times of India is yet to change the distorted map of India even after 24 hours of publication

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2022

The English daily did not apologise for its actions or issue any clarification.

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Agra: Hindu groups object to Namaz held on the roads outside Imli Wali Masjid, cite traffic issues and business loss

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2022

Hindu activists objected to Namaz being offered outside Imli Wali Masjid in Agra.

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NCPCR writes to NCERT over Harsh Mander story in school textbook, says it fails the Juvenile Justice Act

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2022

NCPCR stated that the book has been revised 5 times between 2016 and 2021 without referring to the law of the land and without being sensitive to the issue of child protection.

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Vote carefully, says Twitter CEO on Elon Musk’s poll about ‘edit’ button after latter becomes top shareholder

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2022

Elon Musk is running a poll on Twitter asking users whether they would like the 'edit' button.

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Congress leader Salman Nizami calls ‘The Kashmir Files’ actor Anupam Kher an ‘Islamophobic’, ‘bigot’ after he wishes Ramadan Mubarak

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

In response to Anupam Kher's Tweet, Salman Nizami wrote, "Coward, hypocrite, Neech, Islamophobic, bigot, hatemonger. Get lost!"

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South Delhi Mayor orders closure of Meat shops during Navratri, requests CM Kejriwal to stop the sale of liquor during this period

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

The decision was taken keeping in view the sentiments of the public during Navratri when a strict vegetarian diet is followed by the devotees.

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Delhi: FIR against ‘journalist’, news portal for spreading misinformation about the Hindu Mahapanchayat event

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

FIR has been filed against a journalist, news portal for spreading fake news about Delhi police with regards to The Hindu Mahapanchayat event

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“Only Kashmir makes me angry”: Home Minister Amit Shah in parliament, video goes viral

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

A video of Amit Shah stating in Parliament that only Kashmir makes him angry has gone viral on social media

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Mumbai: ST workers forced to defecate in the open after the MVA government fails in providing them with basic amenities

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

The ST workers had asked the MVA government to make arrangements for toilets at the Azad Maidan protest site.

Media

Asianet uses Hindu festival name for a crime involving Muslims, changes headlines after outrage: Details

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Asianet News Hindu caught misreporting matter where accused was Muslim by using word "Navratri" in the title.

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Delhi riots case: Surinder, Nitin and Shiva accused of attacking one Azam Ansari acquitted by court for want of evidence

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

The Delhi court said there was no sufficient evidence to prove the three accused attacked Azam Ansari with a stone

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Former Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, who was removed from the post after bribery allegations, joins AAP

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

After allegations of bribery against him, Bhaskar Rao was removed from the post of Additional Deputy General (ADG) police and Bengaluru Police Commissioner

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Bharatnatyam dancer Zakir Hussain, who was denied entry to Srirangam temple, accused of sexual misconduct: Details

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment have raised their head against Bharatnatyam dancer Zakir Hussain

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Bangladesh: Policeman Nazmul Tareque hurls abuses, tries to run bike over college teacher for wearing a ‘bindi’

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

A policeman in Bangladesh abuses and tries to run over Hindu college teacher after seeing her 'bindi'

Books

New book sheds light on Smriti Irani’s indomitable courage: An incident from December 2020 that stands testament to why she won Amethi

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Smriti Irani’s victory in Amethi in 2019 was an epoch-making event in the history of Indian politics - Read excerpt from new book

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Watch: Ex-TMC student leader heckles and harasses Vice-Chancellor of Aliah University, arrested after video goes viral

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

The former TMC student leader was formerly the president of the TMC-controlled students' union.

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Karnataka: Bajrang dal activist Harsha’s murder was planned with intention of sparking communal violence over hijab issue, NIA finds

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

The Karnataka government recently handed over the inquiry into the death of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha to the NIA.

Politics

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot asks PM Modi to condemn ‘rising intolerance’ in the country after the attack on Hindu New Year’s celebrations in Karauli

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

After communal violence broke out in Karauli in Rajasthan, CM Ashok Gehlot has asked PM Narendra Modi to condemn the incidents of communal violence

World

Elon Musk takes a 9.2 per cent passive stake in Twitter days after questioning its commitment to free speech

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Elon Musk had last week tweeted that he is giving "serious thought" to building a new social media platform

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‘She has old parents here, fraud amount not very big, just 10-12 crores’: Delhi HC allows donation fraud accused Rana Ayyub to travel abroad

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

The Delhi HC has allowed donation fraud accused Rana Ayyub to travel abroad, but inform about her travel plans and return date.

World

Israeli PM fears more terror attacks during Ramadan after 3 suspected terrorists were eliminated during a West Bank operation

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Looking at the rising number of suspected terrorist attacks, Israeli internal security agencies face a challenge during Ramadan

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Congress’ Matloob Ahmed incited mob to pelt-stones at bike rally celebrating Hindu New Year in Karauli, PFI had ‘warned’ state govt: Read details

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

As per reports, a local Congress leader named Matloop Ahmed has been identified as main conspirator in Karauli violence.

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As petrol prices soar, some BJP-ruled states selling them at least Rs 10 cheaper than neighbouring non-BJP ruled states

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Fuel price in non-BJP ruled states is over Rs 10 more compared to BJP-ruled states.

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‘Many of the Prophet’s ideas are close to Communist ideals’; ‘Marx, Lenin are prophets of modern times’: CPI(M) Politburo Member M A Baby

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

As the month of Ramzan kicked off, M A Baby took to Facebook to draw parallels between Communism and Islam

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Why Jhatka lost to Halal, even in India: Understanding the challenges and the way ahead

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Halal controversy, started in Karnataka, sparked a debate in the rest of the country - FAQ to help you understand

Media

The Wire’s Karan Thapar uses Pakistani platform to spread misinformation on Hindus, Hinduism and Modi, read what happened

Anurag - 4 April, 2022

Pakistani think tank provides platform to The Wire's Karan Thapar to rant against Hindus, PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath

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Jharkhand: Govt college suspends two students for chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans during Hindu New Year celebrations

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Two students of Jagannathpur Polytechnic college in Jharkhand were suspended for raising 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

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Jharkhand: Maulana Md Wahid arrested for torturing a 14-year-old girl, used to burn her face and hands with incense sticks

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Exorcist Maulana Md Wahid was detained in Chatra district of Jharkhand on Sunday for reportedly torturing a 14-year-old girl

World

Sri Lankan central bank governor resigns amid a worsening economic crisis

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

The central bank governor resigned in the wake of exacerbating economic crisis that has sparked massive protests across the island nation.

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US Trade Representative Katherine Tai praises cabinet minister Piyush Goyal, says India an important and strategic partner

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Katherine Tai met Piyush Goyal, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, in November of last year in India at Trade Policy Forum.

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Kerala: Fire fighting officials give training to members of Islamist outfit Popular Front of India, 2 suspended

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

The event was organized to mark the inauguration of 'Rescue and Relief Team' of radical outfit Popular front of India.

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Freebies may lead to financial crisis like in Sri Lanka and Greece, top officers flag concerns with Prime Minister Modi

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Senior officials expressed alarm over populist initiatives and freebies promised by political parties during elections.

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Hyderabad drug case: Chiranjeevi’s niece Niharika Konidela, Rahul Sipligunj among 140 detained after a raid on Banjara Hills pub

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2022

Hyderabad Police detained over 140 people in Drug Case, Tollywood actor Naga Babu’s daughter Niharika Konidela and playback singer Rahul Sipligunj were among detainees.

Opinions

Halal certification is purely religious: Where does it stop and why is the Govt of India even allowing it

Sanghamitra - 4 April, 2022

There are already existing government-specified norms, quality parameters and regulatory requirements that companies have to meet to get their products certified fit to be marketed. So why is this parallel system of 'certifying' them for one particular community is even continuing?

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