India Archive

In a striking policy reversal, the CPI(M)-led government of Kerala has finally agreed to participate in the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative launched by the Central Government.

A tragic incident in Jalna, Maharashtra, has sparked outrage after a three-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs, exposing once again the long-ignored issue of civic negligence and uncontrolled street dog population.

India’s national security system was shaken when the Mumbai Police Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU), working together with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB), arrested a 55-year-old man who had allegedly been posing as a scientist from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

In a major boost to India’s growing role in the global aerospace supply chain, Rolls-Royce has entered a strategic partnership with Bharat Forge Limited to manufacture and supply advanced fan blades for its upcoming Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X engines.

India is battling a silent but deadly epidemic — the spread of counterfeit medicines and consumer goods. The recent cough syrup tragedy has forced an in-depth investigation, exposing deep weaknesses within the regulatory system. Between 2023 and 2025, multiple incidents of fake or contaminated drugs were discovered, yet most culprits faced little or no punishment.

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a spouse who is financially stable and independent cannot claim alimony from the other partner.

A court in Antwerp, Belgium, has approved the arrest of fugitive Indian diamantaire Mehul Choksi, responding to India’s extradition request. This judgment opens the way for him to be sent back to India. The Belgian court found that his detention by Belgian police was lawful. Choksi has a window of 15 days to challenge—or appeal—this decision.

In a moment of national pride, the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles built at the newly inaugurated Lucknow facility will be formally handed over on Saturday, 18 October. The event will be led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who will jointly flag off the consignment—marking a significant leap for India’s defence manufacturing sector.

The arrest of Punjab Police deputy inspector general (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar has sent shockwaves through law enforcement circles. He stands accused in a sweeping bribery scandal, with ₹8 lakh at the heart of the case.

On Thursday, 16 October, the Supreme Court declined to grant bail to PFI extremist Wasid Khan, who is charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court chose not to disturb the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision, which itself had upheld a trial court’s denial of bail. A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi formally dismissed Khan’s criminal appeal.