India Archive

In recent times, the Indian judiciary has been expressing growing concern over the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This particular section of the IPC was originally enacted with the noble intention of safeguarding married women from cruelty inflicted by their husbands or their husband's relatives. However, it seems that the tide has turned, and the law is now being misused more often than not.

In the heat of an increasingly unstable political climate, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh is resolute, refusing to bend to opposition pressure demanding his resignation. According to the Chief Minister, the thought of relinquishing his position is out of the question unless explicitly asked by the central leadership. The opposition, including the Congress, is baying for his dismissal, raising speculation that his party, the BJP, might ask him to step down.

In a decisive move aimed at cracking down on the interwoven web of terrorism, organized crime, and smuggling, India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently made a significant arrest. They apprehended Vikramjeet Singh, more popularly known as Vikram Brar. He's a key figure associated with Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster currently serving time in jail. The capture of Brar came immediately after he was deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India.

India, a land steeped in history and culture, has been a victim of one of the most egregious forms of cultural theft. For centuries, countless Indian sculptures, each a priceless piece of our shared human heritage, have been illicitly taken from their homeland. Today, they lie in museums and private collections worldwide, their true origins obscured, their cultural context lost. This article aims to shed light on this issue, expressing the anger, frustration, and sense of loss felt by Indians and all who value cultural heritage.

The recent proposal made by a Parliamentary standing committee has caused quite a stir in the national preservation circles. The said committee has taken a bold and patriotic stance, recommending the creation of a devoted cultural heritage squad that will focus on the recovery of stolen antiquities from India.

Alright, gather around folks. It's time for a little story about the Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi government, and a considerable sum of money (to the tune of Rs 415 crore) that's needed to pull off a spectacular show called the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project. Now, this story got a bit more interesting on Monday when the Supreme Court set a two-month deadline for the AAP Government to pull together this pretty penny. Our source? Good old PTI, the news agency.

In a recent development concerning the controversial Gyanvapi issue, the Supreme Court of India put a temporary hold on the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) in-depth scientific investigation at the mosque site. This stay order is in effect until 5 pm on the coming Wednesday. The decision was taken with the aim of offering the mosque committee some time to breathe and appeal against the order. The bench delivering this ruling included Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.

India is preparing to transfer a missile corvette, a type of small warship, to Vietnam, a historical move taking place at Cam Ranh Bay. This Vietnamese port, with its legendary status in the South China Sea, holds a significant position in defence due to its advantageous geographical location in the Pacific Ocean.

Delhi's Pragati Maidan Complex, home to the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), is buzzing with anticipation, pride, and a palpable sense of exhilaration. As the grand structure gears up to host the G20 Leaders meetings, it's set to reveal its revamped, sophisticated look to the world on the 26th of July, with none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate it.

It's an ironic day when courts begin to talk about closing temples, which are traditionally seen as places of peace and devotion. Last Friday, the Madras High Court made an eyebrow-raising statement. They claimed that our religious sanctuaries, our temples, are morphing into venues for ego-driven groups to flex their muscles, with no regard for the sanctity and the tranquility these places are meant to offer. Quite a paradox, isn't it?