Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Archives of OpIndia

‘Shiv Sena has no right to give suggestions as it is not a part of UPA’: Congress fumes over Sanjay Raut’s unsolicited advice

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's unsolicited advice to make Sharad Pawar as UPA chief in place of Sonia Gandhi has not gone down well with his Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance members.

Madurai candidate promises mini-helicopter, trip to moon and robot in his election manifesto

Thulam Saravanan, the independent candidate from Madurai has made these promises to create awareness and caution voters from getting lured by freebies promised by politicians ahead of elections.

Oxford faculty Abhijit Sarkar accused of hate speech against Hindus, Netizens urge the university to take action. Read details

UK police and Oxford University initiated probe to investigate targeted harassment and bullying of Rashmi Samant by Abhijit Sarkar

Family of rioter who hoisted Nishan Sahib at Red Fort during Republic day riots honoured inside Golden Temple

Delhi police has issued a lookout notice against Jugraj Singh as he was reported missing since the Republic Day riots.

202 perpetrators, over 314 victims: Independent study reveals rampant sexual abuse in Germany’s Roman Catholic Church. Read details

The study revealed that most of the victims of abuse in the church between 1975 and 2018 were minors below 14 years of age.

‘30% Muslims in India can form 4 Pakistans by coming together, rest 70% will have nowhere to go’: TMC leader in Birbhum

"If all the Muslims in India move to one side of the country, where the rest of the people go," asked TMC leader Sheikh Alam

‘Earlier women’s hips were like number 8, now they have become like barrel after drinking foreign cows’ milk’: DMK leader Dindigul Leoni

Dindigul Leoni said that earlier hips of women were like the number 8, but now they have become like barrels

Japan: Lesbian lover ordered to pay compensation to a man for having a sexual relationship with his wife

The 37-year-old woman had claimed that her lover’s husband was fully aware of her relationship with his wife and it caused no harm in their marriage.

West Bengal: TMC minister Asima Patra faces public fury, voters threaten to beat her with brooms

When the TMC MLA and minister visited her constituency in Dhaniakhali, West Bengal, the infuriated locals threatened to beat her up with brooms.

BBC publishes a report to discredit achievements of Yogi Adityanath government, gets fact-checked by the UP police

Attempts of BBC to berate Uttar Pradesh and the Yogi Adityanath government was soon called out by the Uttar Pradesh police

Kerala MLA PC George gets angry, hurls abuses at crowd during the election rally

A day after the incident, the six-time MLA PC George took to Facebook to add that he will not continue his campaigning in Erattupetta.

BJP manifesto for Kerala election promises legislation to protect Sabarimala traditions and curb love jihad

The BJP accused the Kerala government of hijacking central government schemes and taking credit for them.

34 candidates from Jamia Millia Islamia’s controversial Residential Coaching Academy clear 2020 UPSC Mains exam

The Jamia Millia Islamia University also said the RCA would organise a series of mock interviews and interactive sessions for the qualified students with the help of senior retired bureaucrats and academicians.

The Quint graduates from humanising terrorists to dehumanising parents of Nikita Tomar, just because killer is Muslim man

It seems, in Tauseef's case, since the act was caught on camera, The Quint, left unable to defend him, chose to dehumanise the victim's family instead.

Mumbai Builder accuses Sachin Vaze of extortion, files complaint against the arrested cop

The builder has claimed that he is in possession of telephone recordings of the associates of Sachin Vaze who had demanded money

Union Government notifies the new rules for digital news publishers and over-the-top (OTT) platforms

Govt had announced the new guidelines and regulations for social media, digital news media and OTT platforms in February

Kerala: Inspired by YouTube, a 12-year-old boy tries to straighten hair using kerosene oil, succumbs to burn injuries

As per reports, the boy was trying to straighten his hair after watching YouTube videos of hair styling with spirit and fire.

Farm to market: How Agri-startups are working to empower small and medium farmers in India

Prime Minister Modi has emphasized the need to remove barriers for our farmers, create an open market for them, and encouraged investment in the agricultural sector by enhancing logistics and technology.

Bangladesh: Leftist students suffer injuries after their protest against Modi turns violent

Leftists students in Bangladesh were protesting against PM Modi's upcoming visit to neighbouring country as they celebrate 50 years of independence.

Chennai Super Kings unveils jersey for IPL 2021, here is why ‘liberals’ are triggered at ‘Sanghi MS Dhoni’

The 'liberals' on social media are upset over CSK's decision to pay tribute to the brave Indian soldiers, which, according to them, was nothing but propagating the "Sanghi" agenda.

#MeToo and defamation case: MJ Akbar challenges Priya Ramani’s acquittal in Delhi High Court

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar had filed a defamation case againt Priya Ramani in 2019 to which she had pleaded not guilty.

UK university faces criticism for installing £24,000 bronze statue of Swedish protestor Greta Thunberg

The Winchester University in the UK had commissioned a life-size bronze statue of the controversial 'activist' Greta Thunberg at the cost of £24,000.

Rakesh Tikait booked for provoking farmers to lay siege to Bengaluru like they did in Delhi

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait is accused of provoking farmers to make a 'Delhi in Bengaluru' situation during a Mahapanchayat in Shivamogga.

One more riot? Tikait gives a call to break barricades and enter Delhi again

Tikait has also given a call for Bharat Bandh on 26th March, 2021

Paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s friend and rape accused Bill Clinton to host “women empowerment” program with VP Kamala Harris

Bill Clinton is close to billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and took flights with him on his infamous "Lolita Express" private jet

The success of Gujarat model: How Narendra Modi pioneered reforms to restructure the ailing power sector in Gujarat

Before Narendra Modi became the CM in 2001, the power sector in Gujarat was in very bad state, which was turn around by the government

West Bengal Election Opinion Polls: Mamata Banerjee may lose Nandigram, BJP projected to form the government

According to recent opinion polls by different agencies, Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress will face a major setback in West Bengal

Competition Commission of India orders probe into new privacy policy of WhatsApp, says it is ‘abuse of dominance’

The Commission has directed the Director General to initiate a probe against WhatsApp under Section 26(1) of Competition Act

Maharashtra and Punjab witness massive surge in COVID-19 cases, Centre expresses ‘grave concern’

Maharastra accounts for a total of 9 out of 10 districts, which have reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases.

Sita Road in Pakistan renamed Rehmani Nagar after partition, strong winds blow off the iron sheet exposing the original name

Not only Sita Road, Pakistan has renamed many such roads and traditional places which were once named after Hindus

Delhi: Police arrests cook Mohammad Khalik after video of him spitting on rotis goes viral

A video where Mohammad Khalik was allegedly spitting on rotis had gone viral recently.

Maharashtra ATS transfers Mansukh Hiren murder case to NIA after Thane court ordered it to stop the investigation immediately

Thane Sessions Court had ordered ATS to stop probing the Mansukh Hiren death case and hand over the case to NIA earlier today

Uttar Pradesh: Israel, Zulfikar, and Dilshad to be hanged till death for raping and murdering a minor girl in 2018

The parents of the minor girl have welcomed the POCSO court decision, declaring it a victory of justice. The mother of the victim expressed her wish to see the hanging of three convicts in person.

Delhi: Yogi Govt demolishes illegal construction, takes control of land where Amanatullah Khan had settled Rohingyas

The irrigation department of the UP government today carried out an anti-encroachment drive, reclaiming 6-acres of its land illegally occupied by Rohingyas in Delhi's Madanpur Khadar area.

No civilian killed in law and order incidents after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: Home Ministry

The MoS Home also informed that number of terror incidents has declined significantly, after abrogation of Article 370

Amidst Maha-mess, Sanjay Raut to host a dinner party tonight, guest list includes BJP MPs

It is said that the party was pre-planned by Shiv Sena MP, Sanjay Raut, before the 'vasooli gate' news broke out.

Nikita Tomar murder case: Faridabad court convicts accused Tauseef and his friend Rehan

Tauseef and his friend Rehan convicted in Nikita Tomar murder case, quantum of sentence to be pronounced on Friday

Hindus and Sikhs are proud citizens of Afghanistan, violence against them not persecution: Afghan Foreign Minister

Atmar said that Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan were not persecuted but were victims of general violence inflicted on Afghans.

Muslim groups in France outrage over alleged ‘Halal chicken ban’ after new guidelines for animal slaughter

For the 'Halal slaughter' of the poultry, the animal must be alive before its throat is 'expertly slit' by a Muslim butcher.

NIA invokes UAPA against Sachin Vaze in Antilia bomb case

Vaze is accused of planting an explosive-laden car outside the residence of Reliance Group chief Mukesh Ambani on February 25, 2021.

Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine importer in Pakistan threatens to re-export the vaccine if the government fails to set desired MRP

The importer of Covid-19 vaccine in Pakistan is not happy with the price set by the government and may re-export the vaccine to other country

Muslim girl’s friend Sabina turns out to be the mastermind in Sarai Kale Khan violence, had provoked Muslim mob

Sabina had reportedly asked people to kill the her friend her friend's Hindu husband as soon as the duo enter Sarai Kale Khan

Mutant variants of coronavirus detected in 18 states, says Health Ministry, yet to confirm cause behind sudden rapid spread

The INSACOG is a collection of 10 National laboratories designated by the Health Ministry in order to carry out genomic sequencing and analysis of circulating COVID-19 viruses and correlate epidemiological trends with genomic variants.

Gaushala scam in Rajasthan: Over 62 lakh worth of government grant paid to six cow shelters without a single cow

In Jaisalmer, six cow shelters had shown over 1800 animals on paper and had taken approximately Rs 62 lakhs in government grants. In reality, they did not have a single cow.

Bombay HC directs Mumbai Police to give three days prior notice to Arnab Goswami before any coercive action in the TRP case

Bombay HC also said that as Arnab Goswami and his channel are not made accused yet in the TRP case, the case can't be stayed now

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan tests positive for Covid-19

Aamir Khan had recently bid goodbye to social media as he was hardly active on any platforms.

FIR filed against social media users for allegedly objectionable posts against NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Social media users had mocked NCP chief Sharad Pawar after he was caught off guard when journalists raised questions about his claim that Anil Deshmukh was hospital from February 6 to 16

Supreme Court dismisses Param Bir Singh’s plea seeking CBI investigation against Anil Deshmukh

"We do acknowledge the matter is serious. But power of article 226 is wide. The High Court can deal with it," the Supreme Court said.

Chief Justice SA Bobde recommends Justice NV Ramana as his successor after his retirement

Justice NV Ramana is the most senior judge in the Supreme Court after CJI Bobde, who is set to retire on April 23