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The Hindu ‘apologises’ after running full-page advertisement glorifying convicted rapist Gurmeet Singh

OpIndia Staff - 13 September, 2026

The Hindu issued an 'apology' after publishing a front-page promotional ad for Dera Sacha Sauda, featuring unverified claims about convicted chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

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The Hindu’s Vijaita Singh tried to fact-check Delhi Police, then had to fact-check herself: The ‘gunshot wound’ mystery during CJP violence

Rukma Rathore - 30 July, 2026

"The public is advised to verify information through authentic sources before sharing such claims," Delhi Police stated.

Director of IIT Kanpur debunks fake news by ‘The Hindu’ about opposing VBSA Bill: Here is what you need to know

OpIndia Staff - 12 July, 2026

The clarification came after, on Saturday, 11th July, The Hindu published a report titled, "IITs, IIMs push back against VBSA norms".

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Burqa, hijab are very freeing identity markers, Sita is tired of patriarchy: The Hindu journalist Lavanya Narayanan attacks IPL ceremony, peddles anti-Hindu rhetoric

Rukma Rathore - 2 June, 2026

"Please take one good long look at Sita's face. She's so done with this patriarchy-pavitrta shit," Lavanya claimed in a post.

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Frontline terms General Category ‘dominant castes’, sparks outrage, boycott calls against The Hindu group

OpIndia Staff - 2 March, 2026

Frontline’s March 2026 issue claims anger of “dominant castes” stalled UGC reforms, prompting allegations of stereotyping. Social media users say the cover unfairly frames the General Category and demand accountability from The Hindu group.

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Sanitising Jihad and soft-pedalling terror: How ‘The Hindu’ whitewashed JeM terrorists after the Delhi Red Fort attack

Rukma Rathore - 27 November, 2025

The Hindu Group has a sinister inclination to understate Islamic terrorism and jihad, particularly when it pertains to India.

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OpIndia Exclusive: ‘Propaganda, sheer defamation’ – Panvel voter slams The Hindu and Rajdeep Sardesai over false double voting charge

OpIndia Staff - 25 August, 2025

Quoted in The Hindu and amplified by Rajdeep Sardesai, Poraji was accused of double voting in Panvel. He rubbished the allegation as “sheer defamation” and accused the media of exploiting his name to malign the ECI.

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The Hindu amplifies Pakistani propaganda that three Indian fighter jets crashed in Kashmir, deletes report after being called out

OpIndia Staff - 7 May, 2025

The Hindu published fake news claiming that three Indian jets crashed in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, Ramban, and Pampore areas, later deleted

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Gujarat: ED arrests ‘The Hindu’ journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case, was earlier booked in Rs 40 lakhs extortion case

OpIndia Staff - 26 February, 2025

ED that that the investigation was initiated by the agency based on an FIR registered by DCB Police Station, Ahmedabad, Gujarat against Langa and others for cheating and criminal breach of trust.

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