India Archive

NEW DELHI: The harrowing intersection of cinema and reality has taken center stage as Tara Shahdeo, a decorated national-level shooter, breaks her silence regarding her traumatic 2014 marriage. As the public prepares for the release of the cinematic sequel, ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond,’ Shahdeo is drawing direct parallels between the film's scripted struggles and her own decade-long fight for justice. Reflecting on the legal marathon she endured, the athlete noted that the film’s difficult subject matter deeply echoes her lived experience.

A horrifying incident has shaken the city of Lucknow, where a 21-year-old student stands accused of a brutal crime against his own family. On February 20, a young man studying for his BCom degree allegedly shot his father to death, dismembered the body, and hid the remains inside their own home. The tragedy unfolded in the Ashiyana area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

In a move that has sparked significant conversation across the national political landscape, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, held a personal meeting with Mohammad Deepak on February 23rd. Deepak, a gym trainer from Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, recently became a focal point of national attention following a series of communal disputes and legal challenges that have severely impacted his professional life.

An advocacy organisation, the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF), has formally approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi with a serious complaint concerning events at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal in Telangana. The group has alleged that the institute violated fundamental rights and discriminated against religious activities connected to Hinduism.

The legal battle surrounding the Sabarimala Temple took a dramatic turn on February 18, 2026, when the Kollam Vigilance Court granted bail to the temple’s chief priest, Tantri Rajeevaru Kandararu. After spending 41 days in the Poojappura Central Prison following a highly publicized arrest, the Tantri walked free. The court’s observations have raised serious questions about the investigation, with some suggesting that the Hindu priesthood is being used as a scapegoat to protect political interests.

On 21st February, a disturbing incident from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, caught public attention after a video began circulating widely on social media. In the footage, a cook identified as Soheb Khan was allegedly seen spitting on tandoori rotis before placing them inside a tandoor to cook. The video spread quickly across different platforms, leading to strong reactions from local residents.

The Congress party is currently under intense public scrutiny following a series of incidents where its members engaged in blatant hooliganism. These actions have not only caused domestic unrest but have also risked embarrassing India on the global stage. Over the past several days, a wave of violent clashes and aggressive protests involving the Congress and its youth wing has sparked significant political instability across multiple states.

The events that transpired on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) during the late hours of February 22 and the early hours of February 23, 2026, represent a significant culmination of ideological friction, administrative hardlines, and a deteriorating security environment in one of India’s most politically active academic institutions.

In a significant legal development, a specialized POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court has intervened in a sensitive matter involving high-profile spiritual figures. "Additional district judge Vinod Kumar Chaurasiya directed the police to register an FIR and investigate the matter on a petition filed by Ashutosh Bramhachari." This judicial order marks the beginning of a formal criminal inquiry into allegations that have sent shockwaves through the local community.

In the high-stakes world of automotive legal physics, there exists a phenomenon that defies both gravity and logic: the Spontaneous Chauffeur Generation. It occurs almost exclusively in the immediate aftermath of a luxury vehicle’s violent encounter with a pavement, a motorcycle, or a group of sleeping citizens. At the moment of impact, the vehicle is invariably occupied by a person of immense social or financial standing—a "tobacco scion," a "Bollywood icon," or a "real estate heir."