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25 Maharashtra youths trapped in Myanmar cyber scam camps: families plead for government intervention after victims describe 18-hour workdays and torture

OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2026

At least 25 youths from Maharashtra are trapped in Myanmar cyber scam compounds after being lured by fake job offers.

Government and Policy

Revised wage rates under VB-G RAM G notified; No notified daily wage below ₹300, national average wage increased by over 10%

OpIndia Staff - 2 July, 2026

The newly enforced VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, elevates India's average rural daily wage by over 10% to ₹327.4 and extends legally guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days, backed by a ₹95,692 crore central fund allocation.

News Reports

Tamil Nadu hung verdict drama: Governor sends TVK Chief Joseph Vijay back again after he fails to prove majority; actor seeks support from the...

OpIndia Staff - 7 May, 2026

Vijay had earlier met the governor on Wednesday and presented the list of the Party MLAs and also the support letter from Congress.

News Reports

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for a patient for the first time in India: Read about the draft guidelines regarding the procedure and their challenges

Rukma Rathore - 12 March, 2026

"Draft Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally Ill Patients" was declared in 2024 by the central government.

News Reports

Union Labour Ministry talks to quick commerce platforms, 10-minute delivery service scrapped to ensure rider safety

OpIndia Staff - 13 January, 2026

Quick commerce companies in India have agreed to stop the aggressive ’10-minute delivery’ services after an intervention by the Union Labour and Employment Ministry,...

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Smartphone makers directed to pre-install Sanchar Saathi: Here’s why the government wants it to be a must-have app on every phone

Jinit Jain - 1 December, 2025

Through Sanchar Saathi app, the Centre aims to help mobile users protect themselves against fraud, phone theft, fake SIMs and unauthorised mobile-connections.

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US President Donald Trump signs bill to end 43-day government shutdown in the country: Details

OpIndia Staff - 13 November, 2025

Trump signed the funding package a couple of hours after the bill was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-209.

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Union Government likely to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma indicted in cash scandal

OpIndia Staff - 28 May, 2025

Based on the report of the inquiry panel, the CJI had asked Justice Varma to resign which he refused to do. This led to the CJI recommending the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Justice Varma.

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A Religious Tribunal is the need of the hour to resolve religious disputes: Read why the courts and the government need to think in...

Reena Singh - 4 January, 2025

Besides maintaining peace in society, the Tribunal will provide a centralised platform for the resolution of all religious disputes and will prevent social disturbance and violence.

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