India Archive

A retired Petty Officer of the Indian Navy's MARCOS unit, DS Negi, demonstrated heroic bravery when he observed a man struggling in the water. He immediately sprang into action, and his rapid response to save the drowning individual moved the victim's father to tears, expressing profound gratitude toward DS Negi for his life-saving intervention.

On the evening of July 15th, the Kolhapur district administration initiated a decisive action to remove illegal encroachments from Vishalgadh Fort, situated in Kolhapur. Amidst a robust police deployment, officials reported that approximately 35 stores had been demolished by nightfall.

The unfolding controversy raises questions about whether former IAS officer Abhishek Singh will face scrutiny and become a topic of national debate or if he will be absolved after thorough investigations. The outcome remains uncertain.

On the 16th of March, 2023, a significant operation unfolded as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended a 35-year-old individual named Victor James Raja. The arrest took place at his home located in Saliyamangalam, a town in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.

On July 10th, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) presented a startling revelation to a Thiruvananthapuram court regarding the notorious 1994 ISRO espionage case. The agency alleged that the case was a deliberate fabrication by a senior officer of the Kerala police, aimed at illegally detaining a Maldivian woman who had spurned his romantic propositions. The implications of this case stretched far, erroneously entangling ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was unjustly accused in the process.

In the recent bypolls, which marked the first electoral test since the Lok Sabha elections, voter turnout varied significantly across different regions. Amidst a backdrop of sporadic violence in states like Uttarakhand and West Bengal, these polls were conducted in 13 Assembly constituencies spread over seven states. The outcomes of these bypolls are particularly consequential as they will determine the political futures of both seasoned veterans and newcomers in the political arena.

In the hilly terrain of Badnota in the Kathua district, a fierce encounter unfolded as injured army personnel valiantly combated terrorists. In a desperate bid to protect their wounded comrades, security forces expended approximately 6,000 rounds, effectively compelling the terrorists to withdraw from the area.

The Pune Collector's Office was thrown into disarray on Tuesday, 9th July, due to the actions of IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, resulting in her transfer to Washim district. This event has ignited significant discussion and scrutiny regarding her conduct and the broader implications for IAS training standards.

In the early hours of Sunday, Pradeep Nakhwa and his wife Kaveri, a fish-seller couple, set out on a routine trip to Sassoon Dock to purchase fish. After securing their day's supply, they loaded their scooter and embarked on the journey back to their home in Koliwada. Tragically, this journey would be their last together.

The landscape of Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a significant transformation. Once a hotspot for violence, stone-pelting, and anti-India protests, the region now sees a new era of development, peace, and prosperity following the abrogation of Article 370. Despite these positive changes, the dissatisfaction of those who once governed the area remains palpable.