India Archive

In a decisive move aimed at reshaping the future of Bastar, the Chhattisgarh government has announced that Abujhmad and Jagargunda, once deeply affected by Naxal violence, will be developed into “modern education cities.” The announcement was made on Tuesday, 24th February, as part of the 2026–27 state Budget, with an allocation of ₹100 crore for the project.

The administration at Lucknow University has officially initiated disciplinary measures against a group of students following a series of intense protests regarding the Lal Baradari building located on the campus. On Tuesday, 24th February, university management issued formal notices and imposed a significant financial penalty of ₹50,000 each on 13 specific students.

On 25th February, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant order in the long running Haldwani eviction matter. The Court made it clear that land belonging to the Railways cannot be controlled or dictated by those who have encroached upon it. It firmly stated that people who are facing eviction cannot demand rehabilitation at the same site that has been marked for railway expansion.

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.