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Madhya Pradesh: Muslim professor at Govt college caught on CCTV desecrating Lord Krishna Rangoli, booked

OpIndia Staff -
The professor, Jujair Ali Rangwala, was caught on CCTV footage wiping off Lord Krishna's Rangoli with his feet.
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Specials

Stone pelting, love jihad, rape, forced conversion of Hindus: 70 incidents of religiously motivated crimes committed by Islamists in the ‘holy’ month of Ramzan

Shraddha Pandey -
This OpIndia compilation is based on media reports highlighting the severity of violence and unrest caused by Muslims during this time.
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News Reports

Did you know: People of India wanted kesari as national flag, Congress supported it but tricolour-obsessed Gandhi bulldozed the idea

Dibakar Dutta -
As a result of this Gandhian veto, the public sentiment and civilisation identity was ignored and kesari/ bhagwa flag did not become our national flag.
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News Reports

Is it time for India to expand? Why the Chicken’s Neck needs to become the Elephant’s Trunk and strategic areas of undivided Bengal need...

Rukma Rathore -
Bangldesh has at least 50 ethnic groups including many Indian tribes who follow Hinduism and other Indian religions.
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News Reports

Jharkhand: Hindu women allegedly attacked with stones while seeking donations for Mahayagya, BJP condemned incident

OpIndia Staff -
A senior official told OpIndia that though reports of stone pelting were received, the veracity of the claims are being investigated. Further information about the incident will be released through official channels once the investigation is over.
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News Reports

Aligarh: “He is a Hindu, beat him up”, Muslims drinking alcohol on Eid stabbed a VHP worker, 2 arrested

OpIndia Staff -
In Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Muslims drinking alcohol on Eid attacked a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) worker. The Hindu man had tried to stop Muslim youths from drinking alcohol
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Fact-Check

No, Surat Police’s self-balancing e-scooters aren’t Chinese imports; they are ‘Made in India’ Freego vehicles donated by AM/NS India: Fact Check

OpIndia Staff -
The e-scooters driven by Surat Policemen in viral videos are not Chinese imports but 'Made in India' vehicles donated by AM/NS India as a part of its CSR initiative.
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News Reports

No idea about cash, or where it came from, I was in Bhopal: Justice Yashwant Varma says to Supreme Court about burnt cash found...

OpIndia Staff -
Notably, the Supreme Court has formed a three-member committee to investigate the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma who has been transferred to the Allahabad High Court after the controversy erupted.
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News Reports

No Elon Musk, Tesla cars aren’t being vandalised with the holy Hindu symbol ‘Swastika’, it is Nazi symbol Hakenkreuz

Shraddha Pandey -
There is a huge difference between the two symbols – the sacred religious symbol – Swastika and the Nazi hate symbol – Hakenkreuz.
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News Reports

Kerala: CPM workers wave flags glorifying convicts in 2005 BJP leader’s murder, spark outrage

OpIndia Staff -
A video of CPM workers enthusiastically dancing and waving the flag carrying pictures of BJP member Elambilayi Sooraj's murderers has gone viral on the internet.  
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News Reports

Idol vandalism, arson, rioting and more: How West Bengal is witnessing series of anti-Hindu attacks under the watch of Mamata Banerjee

Dibakar Dutta -
The State of West Bengal has descended into complete chaos in recent times, with the breakdown of law and order and targeted attacks on the Hindu community.
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News Reports

Exclusive: Islamists attack Hindus during Gudi Padwa procession for chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ near a mosque in Malad East, Arshan and four other booked

OpIndia Staff -
Islamists targeted Hindu men for wearing saffron attire. Choubey stated that he heard someone shout, "Beat all of them who are wearing saffron clothes,” moments before the attack happened.
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News Reports

Maharashtra: Mob makes fake ID, posts anti-Ambedkar comment to frame youth, assaults him for it. What we know so far

OpIndia Staff -
As per a Punekar News report, the accused Roshan Devre kicked and punched Bhosale. The accused also threatened the victim to give his mobile phone. Upon refusing, Devre allegedly threatened to kill the victim.
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News Reports

West Bengal: Muslim mobs raise ‘Sar Tan se Juda’ slogans after accusing Hindu man of committing blasphemy, TMC leader incites violence

OpIndia Staff -
TMC leader SK Meheraj Ali shared a video of an Islamic cleric who threatened, "I am warning the blasphemers sternly that we believers are still alive...We can give away our lives for the sake of Iman."
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News Reports

The New York Times attempts to defame HAL, Indian govt rubbishes its misleading claims

OpIndia Staff -
The New York Times attempted to guilt-trip India for not being overtly hostile to Russia, making aspersions about its supposed complicity in fuelling the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
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News Reports

Woman who visited Hanuman Temple in Urkondapeta, allegedly gang raped in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool

ANI -
A woman was allegedly gang-raped by 8 individuals in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana.
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News Reports

Syed Asim Ali, accused in the murder of Kamlesh Tiwari, orchestrated the Nagpur violence against Hindus: Who is this violent man

Anurag -
In July 2024, the Supreme Court of India granted him bail, overruling the Allahabad High Court's judgment. The apex court observed that while Asim was allegedly in touch with the main accused in the case and meant to provide legal aid, there were no other criminal antecedents against him.
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News Reports

Waqf Amendment bill important, AIMPLB claims are misleading, says cleric of Ajmer Dargah, MP Jagdambika Pal says many Islamic leaders have similar views

OpIndia Staff -
Syed Naseruddin Chishty also lauded "Saugat-e-Modi" initiative intended to distribute special kits among poor Muslims.
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News Reports

How a Tech Mahindra Country Head has been in Qatar Jail for months without the authorities sharing any reason for arrest

OpIndia Staff -
In a statement, Tech Mahindra said, "We remain in close contact with the family, providing necessary support to them. We are also actively coordinating with authorities in both countries and adhering to due process. Ensuring the well-being of our colleague is our top priority."
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News Reports

Drivers to lose license, face higher insurance premiums if e-challans remain unpaid for three months, new draft after SC order: Report

OpIndia Staff -
Delhi has the lowest fine recovery rate (14%), after Karnataka (21%), Tamil Nadu & Uttar Pradesh (27% each) and Odisha (29%).
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Satire

Why a stable Pakistan is better for India: An intellectual view

Sandeep Singh -
Now let's analyse why a stable Pakistan is better for India. First of all, a stable Pakistan is an obvious oxymoron but let's just go with it for a minute or two or ten.
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Opinions

Busting the ‘stable Pakistan better for India’ myth peddled by the Left: How a thriving Pakistan has always meant trouble for India

Jinit Jain -
A stronger and more resourceful Pakistan has always portended threat to India's national security and peace, evidenced by an endless stream of terror attacks in early 2000s.
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Specials

85% reduction in crime, fearsome crackdown on mafia, and more: How CM Yogi Adityanath transformed law and order in Uttar Pradesh

अर्पित त्रिपाठी -
The Yogi govt has strengthened its police force. More police stations have been started operations and more personnel have been hired.
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News Reports

Bihar: Islamists pelt stones at Hindu procession in Darbhanga on Day 1 of Navratri, similar violence was reported on Holi too

OpIndia Staff -
The devotees were returning from the Kalash Shobha Yatra after a visit to the Durga temple.
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News Reports

“Powerful people encroached upon Waqf properties”: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slams opposition to Waqf amendment bill

ANI -
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday dismissed the opposition against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that those opposing the same are "powerful people" while accusing them of "misguiding" people.
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News Reports

Right after the 2002 Godhra riots, a Christian eyewitness – a native of Kerala – had written a letter, busting the lies of liberals:...

Anurag -
According to George, the main culprit behind the Godhra carnage was the Congress councillor. His cronies indulged in the most condemnable rowdy acts in the station surroundings multiple times, and he was a witness to such acts. He categorically suggested that if he had filed a complaint against them, he would not have been alive to write the letter.
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News Reports

Bangladesh: Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus’s anti-corruption pledge crumbles within months amid allegations of power abuse

ANI -
Anjuman highlighted that a recent report by a Bangladesh newspaper revealed several of Muhammad Yunus's advisors have been using multiple vehicles meant for public service, diverting them for personal use and violating the rules that allow only one vehicle per advisor.
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News Reports

Himachal Pradesh: 6 dead, 5 injured as tree falls near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib

ANI -
At least six people died, and five were injured after a hollow tree was uprooted near the Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib parking area in Kullu in Himachal Pradesh.
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News Reports

Nepal government gives ultimatum to pro-monarchy protesters demanding return of the King, puts the former King Gyanendra Shah under travel ban

OpIndia Staff -
Intensifying its crackdown on pro-monarchy protests that erupted in Nepal, the Nepal government has put the leaders supporting the protests, including former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Nepal Rashtriya Panchayat Chairman Nav Raj Subedi, under a travel ban.
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News Reports

‘Read Namaaz, eat beef, keep Roza’: Ahmed Raza tortured daughter of the Hindu family where he was a driver; took her jewelry, forced her...

OpIndia Staff -
The Hindu woman from Basti district of Uttar Pradesh has said her family's driver Ahmed Raza sexually assaulted her at knife point, and coerced her into converting to Islam after a fake marriage.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Porn racket involving 400 women was operated out of a bungalow in Noida, international links uncovered

OpIndia Staff -
The couple in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly lured hundreds of women through social media under the pretext of modeling assignments and filmed pornographic videos.
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News Reports

Operation Brahma: India, once again steps ups to help a neighbour in need, sends relief material and rescue teams to Myanmar after the tragic...

OpIndia Staff -
India extended its assistance to Myanmar through 'Operation Brahma'. On Saturday (29th March), India deployed two naval ships and an army field hospital unit to carry out relief work in the country.
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News Reports

Malayalam star Mohanlal expresses regret after his film ‘Empuraan’ shows Hindus in bad light, regrets distress to fans, assures removal of such references

OpIndia Staff -
Superstar Mohanlal issued a statement on Sunday, days after the release of 'L2: Empuraan', addressing outrage surrounding the film's depiction of Hindus and the Godhra riots.
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News Reports

Uttar Pradesh: Shiv Sagar files complaint against threats and caste slurs by Muslim youths in Bareilly; accused also used to hurl abuses in front...

OpIndia Staff -
Sagar further stated that the group warned him against reporting the incident to the authorities, threatening him with dire consequences. He expressed concerns for his life and requested police protection along with legal action against the accused.
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News Reports

Kerala Catholic Bishop’s Council asks Kerala MPs to support Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, wants changes in unconstitutional and unjust sections of Waqf

OpIndia Staff -
In a press release dated March 29, 2025, the KCBC asked for the amendment of the "unconstitutional and unjust sections" of the Waqf Act.
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News Reports

Madhya Pradesh: Muslims fight among themselves during protests against Waqf Amendment Bill, attack each other with knives and sticks

OpIndia Staff -
"At around 1 pm, during 'Zohar' prayers, a dispute broke out between Shakil Ahmad, president of the Muslim Festival Committee, and one Syed Sawesh Ali over wearing the black armband as part of the protest," said Sub Inspector Rajkumar Singh Choudhary.
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News Reports

British MPs lobby for construction of ‘international airport’ in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, meddle in India’s internal affairs

OpIndia Staff -
The letter was signed by Mohammad Yasin, Debbie Abrahams, Zubair Ahmed, Tahir Ali, Rosena Allin-Khan, Stella Creasy, Tan Dhesi, James Frith, Gill Furniss, Adnan Hussain, Imran Hussain, Lord Qurban Hussain, Afzal Khan, Abtisam Mohamed, Lord Mohammed of Tinsley, Andrew Pakes, Yasmin Qureshi, Naz Shah, Baggy Shanker and Zahra Sultana.
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News Reports

Chhattisgarh: 15 Naxalites surrender before Police in Dantewada, to receive benefits under rehabilitation policy

ANI -
In a significant development, 15 Naxalites surrendered before the Dantewada police on Saturday.
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Trump administration to formally shut down USAID, its activities to be fully merged with State Department

ANI -
US President Donald Trump's administration is moving to formally end the US Agency for International Development (USAID)
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News Reports

Another lie to target Hindus? Islamists first lie about Muslim man being killed for resisting Holi colours, then obfuscate why rioters were arrested in...

Anurag -
Sharif's family claimed they did not understand why they were booked by the police. However, the FIR registered by Unnao Police made it clear that several attendees of Sharif's last rites tried to instigate the mob and blocked the national highway, causing difficulties to commuters.
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News Reports

Hindu religious flags removed ahead of Navratri in Damoh, Hindu groups demand suspension of official

OpIndia Staff -
Collector Sudhir Kochar confirmed that notices have been issued in the matter and a report will be submitted to the state by 10th April. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shrutikirti Somvanshi assured a high-level inquiry into the matter to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
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News Reports

Mohanlal starrer Empuraan receives backlash for grotesque misportrayal of 2002 Gujarat riots and pushing an anti-Hindu narrative

OpIndia Staff -
Mohanlal starrer Empuraan allegedly portrays the events after the Godhra riots in a manner that pushes an anti-Hindu narrative
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News Reports

Rahul Gandhi demands cancellation of offshore mining tenders, writes to PM Modi

ANI -
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi condemning offshore mining, urges govt to cancel tenders
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News Reports

Legal heat on Kunal Kamra: Multiple cases filed for derogatory remarks against Eknath Shinde

OpIndia Staff -
Three cases were filed against Kunal Kamra, who was granted interim anticipatory bail on Friday, over his derogatory remarks against former Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.
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News Reports

Karnataka: Elderly couple commits suicide after losing Rs 50 lakh in cyber fraud

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An elderly couple died by suicide in Beedi village in the Belagavi district of Karnataka after allegedly losing over Rs 50 lakh to cyber fraud.
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News Reports

Jaipur: Clashes erupt after miscreants vandalised the idol of Veej Tejaji Marahaj, locals block roads demanding action

OpIndia Staff -
Clashes erupted in the Sanganer area of Jaipur in Rajasthan after some unidentified miscreants vandalised a statue of revered Veer Tejaji Maharaj late on Friday
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News Reports

Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Accused files bail plea, claims case is ‘false’

ANI -
The bail application states that the FIR was registered improperly. It also states that Shehzad has fully cooperated with the investigation and that all evidence is already with the police, making any tampering impossible.
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News Reports

ST children being brainwashed for Christian conversion: MP Child Commission finds 48 tribal kids in illegal hostel run by ‘Sign for India’ school in...

श्रवण शुक्ल -
The Gond and Baiga tribal children were fully converted to Christianity. They pray to Jesus, hold Bibles, and follow Christian rituals. The Baiga tribe, which is already facing extinction in many regions, is reportedly being aggressively targeted by such missionaries.
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News Reports

Provide special protection to Kunal Kamra just like Kangana Ranaut was provided when we had a ‘rift’ with her: UBT Sena’s leader Sanjay Raut

ANI -
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut demanded special protection for satirist Kunal Kamra on Saturday, after three more cases were filed against him at Khar police station for his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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News Reports

US university launches ‘Hinduphobic’ course, distorts meaning of Hinduism and links it with extremism, cries foul after student complains

OpIndia Staff -
The controversial course misrepresents certain statements about the Hindu religion as facts. For example, the course claims that the word 'Hindu' is a modern construct and has no historical basis.
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