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Welcome to Jinn YouTube: If you think Taher Shah was the worst thing to have come out of Pakistan, think again

K Bhattacharjee - 28 January, 2019

This region of YouTube, I don't quite know what to call it, I propose the name for the sake of simplicity 'Jinn YouTube' (Jinn YT)

News Reports

As Priyanka Gandhi Vadra becomes the UP East incharge, here is all you need to know about her colourful history

K Bhattacharjee - 23 January, 2019

Congress has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the in-charge of Uttar Pradesh East. It appears to be a shrewd move by the party to get its caste equations correct in the state and cut into the Upper Caste vote bank of the BJP

Editor's picks

10 years of Rahul Gandhi vs 4 of Smriti Irani: Analysis of development of Amethi, 2019

Dhairya Roy - 22 January, 2019

Smriti Irani vs Rahul gandhi: If such massive nations like Dubai and Singapore can be built in 20 years then why Amethi can’t be made into a world class constituency, either by Rahul Gandhi or Smriti Irani

Economy and Finance

Ownership of CMIE and their alleged proximity to P Chidambaram raises questions on the credibility of its Job Survey

Editorial Desk - 22 January, 2019

The scam by CMIE owner is being investigated by SEBI, CBI as well as by Income Tax authorities

News Reports

Register to vote 2019: A step-by-step guide to register online on the voter list

OpIndia Staff - 16 January, 2019

A comprehensive guide for the first time voters to register themselves on the portal and ensure their participation in the world's largest democracy

Editor's picks

10 years of Congress vs 4 years of BJP: Urban Housing under PMAY sees a 240% increase under the Narendra Modi govt

Dhairya Roy - 14 January, 2019

In the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-U) 45.86 lakh houses were approved in 4 years of the Modi regime. Congress had managed to approve only 13.45 lakh houses in their 10 years rule

News Reports

Tulsi Gabbard announces her run for Presidency in 2020: Here is a profile of the first US Hindu Congresswoman

K Bhattacharjee - 12 January, 2019

The first Hindu to run for President, Gabbard has regularly defended India against elements in the States who accuse our country of religious bigotry while excusing the real bigotry displayed by Islamic countries.

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Rafale Deal: Comprehensive data analysis of the cost proves that India has got a far better deal compared to 2007

Rohit Vats - 12 January, 2019

The data available in the public domain clearly shows the present Rafale deal represents a beneficial deal for the country and the Indian Air Force.

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While Congress questions the ‘timing’ of Modi govt’s 10% reservation bill, here is what they did in 2014 with the Jat quota bill

OpIndia Staff - 10 January, 2019

The Congress party has made much hue and cry about the NDA government's decision to secure a 10% reservation for economically weaker sections among the unreserved class in government jobs and education.

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