India Archive

In a moment that turned into an unnecessary political spectacle, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann publicly mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits, referring to the destinations as “small nations.” What may have seemed to him a humorous jab at a public gathering, quickly turned into a matter of diplomatic concern. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), without naming Mann directly, released a sharp statement condemning the remarks as “irresponsible and regrettable.”

A heartbreaking case of neglect and abuse of senior citizens came to light on June 26, 2025, when 42 elderly residents were rescued from Anand Niketan Vridha Ashram, located at C-5, Sector 55, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. What was supposed to be a place of peace and care for the aged turned out to be a site of unimaginable misery, described by authorities as something “worse than hell.” This chilling statement came from Meenakshi Bharala, a respected member of the State Women's Commission, who witnessed the cruelty firsthand.

Kolkata has once again been jolted by a horrifying incident that raises serious questions about the state of law and order in West Bengal. This time, the alleged crime unfolded not in a secluded street or distant neighborhood, but right within the walls of a reputed law college, sending shockwaves through the academic and political landscape.

In a disturbing revelation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently told a special court that they had discovered a hitlist with more than 950 names during raids at locations linked to individuals associated with the banned Islamist group Popular Front of India (PFI). This information came to light during the bail hearing of some PFI members from Palakkad, and it sent shockwaves through law enforcement and the public alike.

In a highly sensitive and controversial case, the Madras High Court bench delivered a split verdict on a series of petitions that challenged the practice of animal sacrifice at a Dargah situated on Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The petitions also sought to rename the hill. However, the court unanimously rejected any renaming effort, while expressing divided opinions on the issue of religious animal sacrifice.

In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across the Hindu community in Bangladesh, a Durga Mandir in the capital city Dhaka was demolished by the administration 2 days after a large mob threatened to bring it down. The religious structure, which stood as a place of worship for over fifty years, was flattened under government orders, leaving devotees heartbroken and in tears.

In a case that has stirred legal and social attention in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court has issued notices to five IAS officers for allegedly failing to comply with a court order to remove an encroachment on temple land. The land in question is currently occupied by St. Joseph Matriculation Higher Secondary School, which has been operating on temple property for years.

In a strong move to reduce dependency on Chinese imports and establish self-reliance in a critical sector, the Government of India is preparing to launch a ₹1,000 crore scheme aimed at strengthening the domestic manufacturing of rare earth magnets. These magnets play a vital role in several modern industries, such as electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and defense manufacturing. According to a report by CNBC-TV18, the new initiative is expected to significantly enhance India's capacity by enabling the local production of approximately 1,500 tonnes of these magnets annually.

India is now actively seeking to renegotiate the historic Ganga water-sharing treaty with Bangladesh. This decision comes at a time when the country is under immense pressure due to rising domestic water demand and shifting geopolitical developments. The move follows closely on the heels of a tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, after which India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. It didn’t take long for India to signal a similar reconsideration of the Ganga accord with Bangladesh.

A chilling crime from Uttarakhand has brought back memories of the gruesome Sonam–Raja Raghuvanshi murder case in Indore. Just as Sonam, with the help of her lover, had thrown her husband off a cliff, a similar shocking event unfolded in Delhi and Uttarakhand. This time, it was 56-year-old Ravindra Kumar, a resident of South Delhi, who mysteriously disappeared in the first week of June. What followed was a trail of lies, betrayal, and a cold-blooded murder driven by love and greed.