India Archive

In a historic step towards reforming personal laws, Uttarakhand on Wednesday notified the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which aims to bring clarity to legal provisions related to marital conditions, protection of individual rights, and fostering social harmony. This landmark decision places Uttarakhand in the spotlight as the first state in India to implement the UCC, a move that has been discussed and debated for decades in the country.

On Saturday, January 18, the Tamil Nadu police successfully thwarted attempts by several Islamist outfits, including the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) — the political arm of the outlawed Popular Front of India (PFI) — to carry out animal slaughter (Qurbani) near the sacred Madurai Hill in Thiruparankundram city. The hill is home to the revered Subramaniya Swamy Temple, a site of immense spiritual significance for Hindus.

On 15th January, the Orissa High Court reduced the death sentence of nine individuals convicted for the horrific 2016 murder of three family members in Rayagada. The killings were rooted in baseless allegations of witchcraft. The Division Bench comprising Justices Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Radha Krishna Pattanaik commuted the sentence to imprisonment for life, emphasizing the possibility of reformation for the convicts. The court stated that imprisonment until the end of natural life was an appropriate punishment, acknowledging the potential for the convicts’ rehabilitation.

On Tuesday, 14th January, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi openly declared hostility not just against his political rivals but shockingly against the Indian state itself. While addressing party members during the inauguration of the new AICC headquarters in New Delhi, he said, “Do not think we are fighting a fair fight. If you believe we are fighting against a political organization called BJP and RSS, they have captured almost every institution in our country. We are now fighting not just the BJP and RSS, but the Indian state itself.” This audacious statement reflects a disturbing narrative, directly challenging the very fabric of the nation’s institutions and governance.

As the Maha Kumbh 2025 unfolds in Prayagraj, drawing crores of Hindu devotees to the sacred Sangam for their holy dip, the Yogi Adityanath government’s initiative to bridge educational gaps has become a focal point of admiration. This initiative, aimed at providing equitable educational opportunities for the underprivileged, especially the children of sanitation workers, exemplifies the administration's commitment to inclusive social welfare.

In a monumental step towards enhancing India's defense and maritime strength, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday officially dedicated three frontline naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—to the nation. This historic event witnessed the induction of these advanced warships into the Indian Navy, symbolizing a giant leap in India's naval capabilities.

In a recent landmark judgment, Delhi's Karkardooma Court strongly criticized the Delhi Police for mishandling an investigation into the 2020 Delhi Riots. The court pointed out severe lapses, including the merging of six First Information Reports (FIRs) into one case, and rebuked the Investigating Officer (IO) for failing to conduct a thorough probe. The court uncovered that the primary evidence against a Hindu man, Sandeep Bhati, was a manipulated seven-second video that led to his wrongful implication.

In a heart-wrenching incident that has shaken the Hindu community in Bangladesh, 28-year-old Sudeb Halder was brutally hacked to death. On January 6, Sudeb, the son of Subrata Halder from Betora village in Sadar Upazila, met his tragic end in the Rampur Jorapol area of Nabagram Union. Known for running a mobile phone shop in the local Baukathi market, Sudeb was the youngest among two brothers and two sisters.