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Echoes of the enemy: Rahul Gandhi’s reckless distortion of EAM S Jaishankar’s words undermines India and aids Pakistan

Jinit Jain -
Rahul Gandhi twisted S. Jaishankar’s remarks on Operation Sindoor, lending dangerous credibility to Pakistan’s propaganda as it scrambled to cover up a humiliating military failure.
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News Reports

Operation Sindoor: Modi government approves emergency powers for defence forces to buy arms and ammunition, ₹40,000 crore to be allocated

ANI -
Amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the defence forces are set to get a big boost of around Rs 40,000 crore to buy arms and ammunition.
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News Reports

240 books, 50 research papers: Read why was Swami Rambhadracharya awarded the Jnanpith Award – Not the saint but the award itself has been...

अनुपम कुमार सिंह -
President Draupadi Murmu on Friday honoured Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya of Ramanandi sect with the 58th 'Gyanpeeth Award'.
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News Reports

Rahul Gandhi misquotes EAM Jaishankar to claim it was crime to inform Pakistan about Operation Sindoor at the start, peddles Pakistani propaganda that India...

OpIndia Staff -
By claiming that claim it was crime to inform Pakistan about Operation Sindoor at the start, Rahul Gandhi wrongly implied that Pakistan was informed before the operation
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News Reports

Shashi Tharoor stands by decision to lead MP delegation despite Congress objection, says party leadership entitled to opinion of his abilities

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Shashi Tharoor was named among 7 MPs who would represent India at world forums, where they would brief world leaders on Operation Sindoor.
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Opinions

Rajdeep Sardesai’s hashtag hypocrisy: Gulf outrage deserves action, Indian outrage against Turkey must be ignored

Aditi -
Sardesai was at the forefront demanding action against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma based on a social media outrage in the Gulf countries.
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News Reports

How Indian media lauded Zohran Mamdani, who led hate mob against Hindus, targeted Ram Mandir, demonised PM Modi as ‘war criminal’ and refused to...

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In August 2020 (months before the publication of eulogies in the Indian media), the famed son of 'filmmaker' Mira Nair was found leading a hate mob, demonising Hindus as 'Harami (bastards),' at Times Square.
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News Reports

Five Eyes nations, France and Japan express interest in obtaining wreckage of Chinese PL-15E missile shot down by India during Operation Sindoor

OpIndia Staff -
Days after Indian military displayed the debris of Pakistan’s Chinese PL-15 missile shot down by India’s air defence system, several major global powers have expressed interest in obtaining recovered the parts of missiles
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News Reports

Bigg Boss type reality show for US citizenship? US contemplating a reality show where immigrants will compete to become US citizens

OpIndia Staff -
The show is currently in its early conceptual stages. According to media reports, it would feature immigrants already in the legal system participating in contests ranging from history quizzes related to the US, gold rush simulations, and automobile reassembly tasks.
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News Reports

Congress upset with Shashi Tharoor’s name in Indian MPs delegation list- Jairam Ramesh says selecting Tharoor is dishonest as Congress gave 4 other names

ANI -
Asserting that the Congress is "not going to change" the names of four MPs for the government's proposed delegations to foreign countries to explain India's stance on terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that this is "dishonest on the government's part."
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Mian Shehbaz, you can mimic Modi—but where will you find his courage? Adampur and Pasrur revealed a new India, as Pakistan watched in defeat

रुपम -
Like every word of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech, the message of his visit to Adampur is also clear. Adampur is a symbol of a strong India, which can postpone its military action on the request of a terrorist nation. But which also has the courage to give a befitting reply to terrorist activity or military audacity on its own terms and in its own way.
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News Reports

Donald Trump again claims credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, says he used trade to settle scores and make peace

ANI -
US President Donald Trump has once again taken credit for the understanding reached between India and Pakistan on the cessation of hostilities.
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News Reports

From US taking over Gaza to relocating all Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt to now sending them all to Libya: Donald Trump’s ‘out of...

OpIndia Staff -
According to some experts, the plan to relocate Palestinians to Libya is unrealistic and dangerous. Libya is currently embroiled in conflict between two rival governments: one in Tripoli under Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and the other in Benghazi led by Khalifa Haftar. The State Department continues to advise against travel to Libya due to instability, terrorism, and civil unrest.
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News Reports

How ISRO played a key role during Operation Sindoor and gave India a decisive edge over Pakistan

OpIndia Staff -
"You all know about our neighbours. If we have to ensure the safety of our country, we have to serve through our satellites," the ISRO Chief said after Operation Sindoor.
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News Reports

Two members of ISIS sleeper cell arrested from Mumbai Airport, were absconders in Pune IED case

ANI -
The two men, identified as Abdullah Faiyaz Shaikh alia Diaperwala and Talha Khan, were intercepted by the Bureau of Immigration at the Mumbai International Airport T2 when they tried to return to India from Jakarta, Indonesia, where they had been hiding out. The NIA team then took them into custody and arrested them.
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News Reports

Hindu man denied water by Pakistanis in Dubai after suspension of Indus Water Treaty, brought back to India after his health worsens

OpIndia Staff -
Vishal had recently gone to Dubai via an agent named Sameer from Kashipur. He faced discrimination by Pakistani co-workers living with him. They told him that since India had stopped Pakistan’s water, he too would be denied water.
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Hindu youth arrested on allegations of ‘insulting’ Prophet Muhammad in Bangladesh: Here is a list of Hindus implicated in ‘blasphemy’ cases in just one...

Dibakar Dutta -
A group of Muslims had alleged that Bikash Dhar Deepta made 'objectional remarks' about the last Prophet of Islam on Facebook on 11th May. Soon after, they hounded him and created chaos and unrest in Moulvibazar Sadar upazila.
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Shashi Tharoor says he is honoured to lead India’s all-party delegation to present nation’s point of view, says he won’t be found wanting

ANI -
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he is "honoured" by the invitation of the government to lead an all-party delegation, and added that when national interest is involved, he will "not be found wanting."
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Indian Air Strikes at 3 key Pakistani airbases spooked Pakistan and forced them to seek US help, know why these 3 bases are of...

OpIndia Staff -
The strike at Chaklala was of particular significance, as it not only serves as a transport hub but also hosts Pakistan’s air-refuelling assets, which help extend the range of fighter jets.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: 90 Bangladeshi nationals held in Mathura, probe underway

ANI -
In a significant operation, police in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district detained 90 Bangladeshi nationals from Khajpur village under the jurisdiction of Police Station Nauhjheel, said officials.
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Archaeological Survey of India completes the restoration of 16th century stepwell Rajon ki Baoli in Delhi’s Mehrauli, monument now open for public

ANI -
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation, has successfully completed the conservation work of Rajon ki Baoli in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi.
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Ex-FBI Director James Comey faces backlash over deleted Instagram post of seashells arranged as “8647”, interpreted as coded call to assassinate Trump: All you...

OpIndia Staff -
Amidst the backlash, James Comey posted a statement on Instagram claiming that he was unaware that the “8647” code could be linked to violence against Trump. The former FBI Director said he shared a photo of seashells arranged in numbers, assuming it was a political message.
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Opinions

Pakistani actors keep batting even for Islamic terrorists, but Bollywood could not even stand with the Indian Army: What is the solution for these...

रामांशी -
While Pakistani movie stars fully backed their country, Indian movie stars remained quiet during Operation Sindoor, worried that they may offend their Pakistani followers.
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Opinions

SC calls petition on Rohingyas thrown into sea a ‘beautifully crafted story’: A reality check for activist fiction

Jinit Jain -
The Supreme Court recently admonished a plea alleging abandonment of Rohingyas in international waters as a 'beautifully crafted story'.
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Prophet Muhammad was guarding our missiles just like in 1965, 1971: Pakistan’s conspiracy theorist Zaid Hamid on India-Pakistan conflict

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Zaid Hamid claimed that a youth saw Prophet Muhammad protecting Pakistan's armaments in his dream.
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Rahul Gandhi announces ₹1 lakh compensation to the family of Abdul who was beaten to death after he tried to rape a tribal woman...

श्रवण शुक्ल -
Abdul caught her from behind and grabbed her breasts. He slammed her on the ground and tried to rape her.
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Bengal: Teenager Sudipta Pandit killed by Sheikh Farhad for picking fallen mangoes from his orchard, angry villagers burn down mango warehouse of the accused

OpIndia Staff -
In another brutal murder in West Bengal, a Hindu teenager was lynched by one Sheikh Farhad Mandal for picking some mangos from Farhad’s orchard
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Media

‘The Wire’ has a problem with exposure of the misdeeds of Bhopal’s ‘Muslim gang’ which targeted Hindu girls, randomly brings up ‘media ethics’ to...

अर्पित त्रिपाठी -
The suffering of Hindu girls seems like a WhatsApp forward to Wire. Wire does not call this incident a crime against Hindu girls but an incident that allegedly happened with 'college girls'.
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Chinese officials visit Lalmonirhat Airbase in Bangladesh near Chicken’s Neck corridor, Yunus govt has sought China’s help to develop it into an airport

OpIndia Staff -
Chinese officials recently visited the British era Lalmonirhat Airbase in Bangladesh near Indo-Bangla border, which the Bangladesh government is developing as a civilian airport
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“Testament to resilience, spirit of Gujarat”: Rajnath Singh on Smritivan Earthquake Memorial in Bhuj

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The Defence Minister also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and inspiration for the memorial and museum and expressed gratitude to him.
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“No action, only show off”: Karnataka MLA Kothur Manjunath joins long list of Congress leaders who doubt success of “Operation Sindoor”

OpIndia Staff -
The Congress leader implied that "Operation Sindoor" hurt the civilians in Pakistan rather than the terrorists.
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Mehbooba Mufti again speaks like a Pakistani, gets triggered and threatens war over Omar Abdullah’s mention of reviving the Tulbul Navigation Barrage

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It is notable here that Omar Abdullah neither spoke about attacking Pakistan, or doing any sort of act of aggression towards Pakistani people. He was merely suggesting the revival of a navigation project that would better utilise the waters of Jhelum and open up navigation routes, besides bringing development for the people of north Kashmir.
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The plight of ‘justice’ in West Bengal: Teachers, who lost their jobs due to scam by TMC Ministers, now get brutally thrashed by Mamata’s...

Dibakar Dutta -
The police, alongside the Rapid Action Force (RAF,) were equipped with tear gas vehicles in advance to quell democratic protests against the Mamata government.
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Uttar Pradesh: Rape and murder convict Allauddin brutally rapes a 7-year-old girl after coming out of jail, injured in police encounter

OpIndia Staff -
In many cases of rape and sexual harassment, the accused secure bail and continue with their criminal activities which highlights serious loopholes in the judicial system.
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World

‘Trans toddlers’ can now avail gender treatment on UK’s NHS

OpIndia Staff -
The age limit to undergo gender dysphoria treatment has been removed by the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, effectively allowing ‘trans toddlers’ to avail gender treatment.
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Surge in defence budget, PLI scheme, iDEX and more: How Modi govt provided the much needed push to India’s defence manufacturing and drone industry

Rukma Rathore -
The capabilities of India's homegrown weapons are now evident to the international community after "Operation Sindoor."
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Crime

Udaipur: Hindu vegetable vendor attacked with a sword by Islamist mob over lemon prices; chilling reminder of Kanhaiya Lal murder in the city

OpIndia Staff -
According to media reports, this incident took place on Friday (May 16, 2025). Some Muslim youths had come to buy vegetables at the shop of a Hindu vegetable vendor named Satbir in Dhanmandi area of ​​Udaipur. While buying vegetables, the customers started a quarrel over the price of lemons.
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Operation Sindoor is not over yet, was just a trailer, will show full picture when the time comes: Rajnath Singh at Bhuj Air Force...

OpIndia Staff -
Highlighting Indian Air Force's (IAF) bravery during the Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that the operation is not over yet and whatever happened was just a "trailer".
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Read how Jawaharlal Nehru gave parts of Indian territory in Bengal to Pakistan in 1958, later brought constitutional amendment after SC said govt has...

Aditi -
In 1960, Jawaharlal Nehru brought a constitutional amendment to give it half of the Berubari enclave in North Bengal to Pakistan after Supreme Court said the govt can’t do it
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“6 terrorists neutralised in two operations in 48 hours, committed to finish terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley”: IGP Kashmir VK Birdi

ANI -
Six terrorists were neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir under two separate operations in Kelar, Shopian and Tral, VK Birdi, Inspector General of Police for Kashmir Zone, said on Friday.
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Media

Financial irregularities and money laundering case: Enforcement Directorate finally arrests propaganda outlet Gujarat Samachar’s co-owner Bahubali Shah

OpIndia Staff -
Gujarat Samachar is the digital brand of GSTV, and often publishes anti-national and derogatory articles against the Indian Army. Before ED, the Income Tax Department had raided the premises linked to Gujarat Samachar.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister cites a fake image to claim ‘Pakistani Air Force is best’ in their senate, gets trolled

OpIndia Staff -
In his address to Pakistan's Senate on Thursday, Dar said, "Telegraph writes Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies." The image of The Telegraph he believed as genuine news, was an obvious fake.
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Retired Pakistani Air Marshal concedes loss of AWACS aircraft in Indian strikes at Bholari air base: Check the extent of destruction in before and...

OpIndia Staff -
"The (Pakistani) pilots rushed to secure their aircraft, but the missiles kept on coming, and unfortunately the fourth one hit the hangar at Bholari (airbase), where one of our AWACS was standing. It was damaged and casualties were also reported," retired Pakistani Air Marshal Masood Akhtar informed.
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After Pakistan’s Chinese weapons failed against India, China relies on propaganda in foreign media to save face, gets the same lie about its weapons...

अर्पित त्रिपाठी -
The main reason for the failure of the Pakistani army was its reliance on untested weapons from China. Be it Chinese fighter jets, air defense systems or drones made by it, all failed miserably against India. Now China, frustrated by this, has resorted to propaganda to defend the quality of its weapons.
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Supreme Court allows UP govt to use funds of Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple to buy land around it for corridor development, acquired land to...

ANI -
The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted the Uttar Pradesh government to utilise funds from the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan to purchase five acres of land around the temple for corridor development.
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Apple reassures investment plans in India after Trump asked the company not to manufacture in the country, GOI downplays his comments

OpIndia Staff -
After US president Donald Trump said that he asked Apple to not manufacture its devices in India, the company has reportedly assured the government that there is no change in Apple's investment plans in India
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Opinions

Rajnath Singh asks what is on everyone’s mind – Are nukes safe with a country like Pakistan that uses terrorists as part of its...

Rukma Rathore -
The global community has repeatedly expressed concerns regarding the safety of Pakistan's nuclear weapons.
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‘Dummy’ aircraft, Brahmos, Crystal Maze: The night the IAF destroyed Pakistan’s air defence and targeted its air bases

ANI -
Following the Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, which killed scores of Indian citizens on the basis of their religion, India responded with precision strikes on Pakistani terror camps in places like Muridke and Bahawalpur on May 7th.
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NSA will be invoked against land brokers who settle encroachers in tribal belt: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

OpIndia Staff -
The Chief Minister further stated that his government will ensure all necessary arrangements and amenities to enable the battalion to function effectively and fulfil its mandate.
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Former CJI DY Chandrachud joins National Law University Delhi as distinguished professor, to collaborate in creation of dedicated Centre for Constitutional Studies

OpIndia Staff -
National Law University (NLU) in Delhi on Thursday announced that former Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud has joined the university as a Distinguished Professor.
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