India Archive

In a definitive move to quell rising industry concerns, the Government of India has firmly dismissed recent media reports alleging that it intends to force smartphone manufacturers to disclose their proprietary source code. The administration termed these reports as "fake," clarifying that the ongoing discussions with tech giants are merely part of standard regulatory procedures and not an attempt to infringe on intellectual property.

The ancient Indian philosophy of governance is rooted in a profound principle: ‘धर्मेण राज्यं धार्यते’. This Sanskrit phrase translates to the idea that the state and its administration are sustained and governed by Dharma.

Ayodhya witnessed a serious security-related incident on Saturday morning when three Kashmiri Muslims were detained by security personnel inside the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex after they were seen offering namaz within the high-security premises. The incident took place at one of the most closely guarded religious sites in the country and immediately drew the attention of security agencies and local authorities.

India’s independence did not come easily, and it did not arrive without deep suffering. On Saturday, 10th January, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval reminded young Indians that the freedom they enjoy today is the result of generations of sacrifice, humiliation, and loss. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Doval urged the country’s youth to understand this painful history and turn it into strength for rebuilding the nation.

On Friday, 9 January, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lodged two complaints with the police against the Enforcement Directorate following raids conducted at the office of the India Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and the residence of its co-founder, Pratik Jain. The complaints were filed in response to the ED’s search operations, which quickly turned into a major political flashpoint in the state.

Saswati Halder, the head of the English department at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University, was directed to proceed on leave until the end of January. This decision was taken on 6th January, a Tuesday, by Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee.

For decades, the Indus Waters Treaty functioned as a deeply uneven water-sharing arrangement between India and Pakistan. Often described as a symbol of goodwill under the idea of “Aman ki Asha,” the treaty, in reality, reflected a one-sided expectation of peace that India upheld even when Pakistan failed to reciprocate.

In a significant ruling that puts to rest a long-standing argument around merit and reservation, the Supreme Court has clearly said that candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes cannot be forced out of the General or Open category simply because of their caste identity, if they have scored higher than the general cut-off on merit.

On 5 January, Monday, the Supreme Court of India declined to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the anti-Hindu Delhi riots. While examining the matter, the court observed that the material placed before it made out a prima facie case against both accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. This judicial decision immediately became the trigger for protests on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), where left-wing student groups gathered to oppose the verdict.

On 15 December, the Madras High Court delivered a significant judgment by setting aside the sale of 3.93 acres of land belonging to the Arulmigu Annamalainathar Temple.