India Archive

In a hearing marked by unusually sharp judicial censure, the Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a stern rebuke against the online media platform Newslaundry, specifically targeting the conduct of its executive editor and anchor, Manisha Pande. The courtroom witnessed a heated exchange as the Bench expressed deep dissatisfaction with the language employed in a critique of the TV Today Network, warning that such editorial indiscretions could precipitate severe professional ramifications.

Senior BJP leader and former Member of Parliament Kirit Somaiya on Tuesday made serious allegations, claiming that a large-scale fraud had been uncovered within the Civil Registration System, commonly known as the CRS portal. According to him, “One lakh fake forged birth certificates issued in two months through Central Registration System (CRS)”, a claim that has triggered sharp political reactions and raised questions about the security of official identity records in the country.

On January 22, 2026, a critical operational incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the 4 Rashtriya Rifles (4 RR) in the Bhaderwah sector of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. A Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV), identified as a "Casper" class platform carrying a complement of approximately 17 to 20 personnel, suffered a catastrophic loss of control while negotiating the high-altitude pass at Khanni Top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate axis. The vehicle precipitated into a deep gorge, resulting in a kinetic impact sequence that claimed the lives of ten combatants and inflicted severe trauma on ten others.

The atmosphere inside the Mumbai sessions court was heavy with tension this past Monday (19th January) as nine students from the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) faced a severe judicial dressing-down. Standing in a line at the rear of the courtroom, these young individuals found themselves at the center of a legal storm regarding an unauthorised event held to commemorate the first death anniversary of GN Saibaba, a former Delhi University professor known for his alleged ties to Maoist groups.

In a development that signals a massive shift in the global manufacturing landscape, India has recorded a landmark achievement in its trade performance. The nation’s electronics sector has officially crossed a historic threshold, registering exports valued at USD 47 billion (approximately ₹4.15 lakh crore) for the year 2025. This data, released on Monday, January 19, underscores the rapid pace at which India is claiming its stake in the global technology market.

The Indian Army has taken a major step to strengthen safety at its most sensitive and high-risk locations by signing a contract to acquire 18 indigenously developed firefighting robots, known as FF BOTs. These robots are intended to enhance protection at ammunition depots and other critical military facilities where fires can quickly turn into life-threatening emergencies.

KOZHIKODE – In a tragic case that highlights the perilous intersection of social media accusations and real-world consequences, police have arrested a woman in connection with the suicide of a man she publicly accused of harassment.

In a significant judicial development on January 20th, the Bombay High Court firmly rejected the bail application of Yusuf Khan, a veterinary doctor implicated in the brutal 2022 murder of Amravati-based chemist Umesh Kolhe. The court’s decision underscores the severity of the crime, which was not merely an act of homicide but, according to the bench, a calculated move to strike terror in society.

On January 20th, the Supreme Court of India delivered a scathing reprimand to Maneka Gandhi, the former Union Minister and a figure who often seems to place the rights of canines far above the safety of citizens. The court came down heavily on the controversial animal activist for her public outbursts against the judiciary’s orders regarding stray dogs. It appears that in her zealous defense of animals, she forgot the decorum expected of a lawmaker, as the court observed that her remarks amounted to “contempt of court”.

BAHRAICH, UTTAR PRADESH – The persistent hum of bulldozers signaled the end of a decades-long administrative standoff this past Monday, January 19th, as district authorities in Bahraich dismantled ten unauthorized religious structures.