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Government and Policy

No more APMC monopoly, more choice, freedom for farmers to seek better prices for crops: All you need to know about the new bills...

Shashank Bharadwaj - 18 September, 2020

The objective of the three proposed laws is to make way for creating the Modi government's ambitious vision of 'One India, One Agriculture Market'.

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Delwar Hossain Sayeedi: The man who is convicted for war crimes against Hindus and pro-Bangladeshi supporters in 1971 war

OpIndia Staff - 15 September, 2020

Delwar Hossain Sayeedi is a war criminal convicted for presiding over murders, rapes and forced conversions of Hindus and pro-Bangladeshis during the 1971 war

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How Zakat Foundation romanticises Muhammad Iqbal and why it is extremely problematic

OpIndia Staff - 14 September, 2020

The Zakat Foundation has found itself in a raging controversy recently after allegations have been made that Muslims receive undue advantages in their efforts to gain recruitment into the civil services

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Umar Khalid was not arrested only for his provocative speech: What we know so far about role of Umar Khalid in Delhi anti-Hindu riots

Nupur J Sharma - 14 September, 2020

From the association between Umar Khalid and Tahir Hussain, one can even argue that Umar Khalid had a significant role to play in the murder of Ankit Sharma.

Specials

Nuclear Fusion: The global ITER project to create a miniature sun on earth for clean energy, and India’s contribution & lack of it

Anurag - 12 September, 2020

India needs to improve its manpower and monetary contribution for the ITER project aimed at Nuclear Fusion

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Why Tamil Nadu govt does not want to see the growth of Navodaya Vidyalayas: Some truths about DMK and anti-Hindi agitations

Suren - 12 September, 2020

Elements in Tamil movie industry started a campaign of circulating their pictures on social media with the caption ‘I am a Tamil Speaking Indian’ or ‘Hindi Theiyadhu Poda’ – ‘I don’t know Hindi, man!’.

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If Congress had come back to power, delimitation of seats with Muslim population would have been a reality, thanks to Zakat Foundation: Details

OpIndia Staff - 10 September, 2020

When Congress was in power in 2013, the Zakat Foundation had met the then PM, Manmohan Singh and demanded that seats where Muslims form a large population be 'delimited'

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As multiple cases of Love Jihad emerge in Kanpur, Bajrang Dal activist explains how the racket really works

Jhankar Mohta - 8 September, 2020

Though the widespread liberals and leftist are sceptical and hesitant in accepting this issue, 'Love Jihad' exists

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From allegations of torturing Sadhvi Pragya in custody to dereliction of duty during 26/11 Mumbai terror attack: A brief intro on Mumbai CP Param...

OpIndia Staff - 6 September, 2020

Mumbai Police has been recently under fire for criticism in the manner in which the Sushant Singh Rajput death case is being investigated

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Mother Teresa: Here are some accounts of forced conversions, primitive medical practices and suffering

Nivan - 3 September, 2020

Often called a 'saint' and 'messiah of the poor' by adherents of the Vatican in India, the so-called 'Mother' Teresa is engulfed in numerous controversies and allegations

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