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News Reports

‘It is a non-political organisation’: Karnataka tribunal stays suspension of two govt teachers over RSS march participation

OpIndia Staff - 5 September, 2026

The Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal has stayed the suspension of two government school teachers.

Sugar price hike: Government debunks ethanol link. Here is what is driving the surge

OpIndia Staff - 21 August, 2026

According to the government, the diversion of sugar for ethanol production improved the financial health of sugar mills.

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India to roll out plastic currency notes: Why is RBI switching to polymer banknotes?

Divya Bharti - 6 August, 2026

The RBI is launching trials for polymer ₹10 and ₹20 notes to improve durability and security. While more expensive initially, these plastic banknotes last longer, reduce replacement costs, and will circulate alongside existing paper currency.

Crime

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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