India Archive

In a significant development that could impact the Indian edtech sector, Byju's, a leading educational technology company, is reportedly facing a challenging situation. According to recent reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a notice to Byju’s, demanding a substantial sum of Rs 9,000 crore. This notice is in relation to alleged violations of foreign funding laws, a serious matter that could have far-reaching implications for the company and the sector.

In a major development in the National Herald case, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has taken a decisive step by issuing an order to provisionally attach properties. As per the release, these properties, with a combined worth of a colossal Rs. 751.9 Crore, are linked to a money-laundering investigation under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The entities targeted in this investigation are Associated Journals Limited (AJL) and Young Indian (YI).

In the latest development stirring the political landscape, controversial ‘activist’ Teesta Setalvad has directed her focus towards Hindu activist and BJP leader T Raja Singh, especially with the Telangana polls on the horizon. Setalvad, a figure marred by allegations of fabricating evidence in cases linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots, is now pivoting her attention to the electoral domain.

In a decisive move by the Uttar Pradesh government, a ban on the production, storage, sale, and distribution of 'Halal certified' food items has been declared, citing it as contrary to the Food Safety and Standards Act. The ban, effective immediately as of 18th November, was announced shortly after reports surfaced of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's administration considering such a measure.

OP Jindal Global University recently confronted a situation involving 'activist' Achin Vanaik, who made contentious remarks during a lecture on the Palestine issue. Vanaik claimed, “Hindutva is fundamentally and foundationally anti-Muslim”, a statement that stirred significant reaction from the university community.

The Delhi High Court recently expressed its strong disapproval towards the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for its inaction in reclaiming a public park near Jama Masjid. This park, according to allegations, is currently under “illegal possession” of encroachers. The Court's frustration stemmed from the failure of the MCD to assert control over this public space and its directive to the civic authorities was clear: take necessary legal steps to remove these illegal encroachments.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently made a significant ruling in the case involving the Sri Bramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam. The court upheld the temple's decision to terminate the services of an employee who converted to Christianity. This decision was made on the grounds that the employee's conversion was incompatible with the requirements of the religious institution.

Subrata Roy, the founder of the Sahara Group, a towering figure in the Indian business landscape, passed away at the age of 75 on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. His demise marks the end of an era for the Sahara Group, a conglomerate with interests spanning finance, real estate, media, and sports. Roy's journey from modest beginnings to the pinnacle of corporate India is a story of ambition, controversy, and resilience.

"Not a pin was manufactured, really?": Indians counter Congress leader's claims, asserting Nehru's socialist zeal post-Independence crippled Indian industries, debunking myths of his economic ingenuity & exposing enduring consequences on national progress

On Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary, Congress MP KC Venugopal’s glorification of Nehru as the architect of modern India and his assertion that "not a pin was manufactured in India" before Nehru's leadership, has sparked a flurry of criticism and satire. This statement glosses over the complexities of India's pre-independence industrial landscape and oversimplifies the historical narrative.

In a startling development that has sent shockwaves through Uttar Pradesh, the state's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended seven individuals linked to what is being referred to as the 'Aligarh ISIS module'. The arrests, carried out in the first half of November 2023, have cast a shadow over the prestigious Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), raising unnerving questions about its alleged connections to terrorist activities.