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The time when Indira Gandhi used CBI to destroy 4 government officers ‘socially, physically and morally’

K Bhattacharjee - 8 January, 2019

This Shah Commission chapter discusses how four senior officials of the Government were harassed and humiliated by Congress and Indira Gandhi using the CBI as a tool

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Sanjay Gandhi had him imprisoned because he refused to help Adil Shahryar, claimed planning commission member in 1977

OpIndia Staff - 3 January, 2019

Many believe that Rajiv Gandhi helped Warren Anderson escape after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in a quid pro quo deal for the release of his convicted childhood friend, Adil Shahryar

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When Indira Gandhi forced a nationalised bank to give unsecured loan to party owned entity, defaulted

K Bhattacharjee - 28 December, 2018

The Shah Commission observed that Tuli's decision was influenced by connections of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to Associate Journals Limited (AJL)

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Ajit Kumar Doval: The man, the legend and India’s security

Nupur J Sharma - 27 December, 2018

Ajit Doval is a man of my tales, some true, some just folklores, but perhaps, the mystery surrounding a sleuth is his biggest asset

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Before Indira Gandhi was released from jail on 26th December 1978, a plane was hijacked by Congress workers

Jhankar Mohta - 26 December, 2018

A plane was hijacked by Congress workers demanding the release of Indira Gandhi

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Here is what connects attack on Akshaya Patra, French NGO against Rafale and demonization of Amarnath Yatra

OpIndia Staff - 16 December, 2018

The web of foreign-funded NGOs that demonised the Amarnath Yatra, French NGO that complained against Rafale in France and the demand to remove Akshaya Patra from midday meals contract

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SC verdict on Rafale deal: Read scathing comments made by Court while dismissing petitions for inquiry

Nupur J Sharma - 14 December, 2018

Supreme Court dismissed petitions for an enquiry into Rafale deal pricing, offset partner selection and procurement procedure. Read scathing observations

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Congress manifesto for Madhya Pradesh: Freebies and doles for every section of the electorate

K Bhattacharjee - 12 December, 2018

Considering the extravagant promises made by the Congress party in its manifesto for Madhya Pradesh, the economic health of the state is likely to suffer a significant blow.

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Demystifying Civil Society: Organization linked to ‘Urban Naxals’ wants schools to teach ‘Human Rights Education’

OpIndia Staff - 12 December, 2018

Federation for Human Rights (FPR) urged the government of Puducherry to introduce "Human Rights Curriculum" in the school curriculum in the Union Territory.

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Jignesh Shah’s firm rented property owned by Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka: Here is all you need to know about NSEL scam

OpIndia Staff - 10 December, 2018

The NSEL suspended the trading of all contracts on the 31st of July, 2013. Eventually, 24 trading entities defaulted on their payment to the spot exchange, which amounted to around Rs. 5600 crores.

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