India Archive

On April 16th, Jadavpur University suddenly canceled the permission previously granted on April 15th for students to celebrate Ram Navami on its campus. The university's registrar issued a notice explaining that this decision was influenced by student protests.

In a tragic incident in Srinagar, "at least four people were reported dead and several others were missing" after a boat overturned in the Jhelum river in Jammu and Kashmir's Gandbal Nowgam area on Tuesday. As the rescue efforts continued, officials confirmed that "so far, four bodies have been recovered, while many others are missing."

Lucknow: A distressing scenario has unfolded in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. In Naushera village, located in the district's Baundi area, a bereaved family finds itself further victimized. Mahadev Mishra, a local, reports a horrifying sequence of events where his son was murdered and subsequently, his grandson was kidnapped and killed. Contrary to the family's expectations for justice, the local police responded by charging them under two SC-ST Act cases. Neopolityco conducted an interview with the grieving family to delve deeper into the incident.

In Tamil Nadu, an 81-year-old man and his brother, both fortune tellers by the roadside, were arrested after they predicted that the PMK candidate would win in the Lok Sabha election on April 19. They used a parakeet to help with their predictions but got into trouble for keeping parakeets in cages. Even though they were arrested, they were released later, and four of their parakeets were set free, said a forest department official on Wednesday.

In a shocking incident that has gripped the town of Nangal, Punjab, the murder of a Hindu activist in broad daylight has sparked widespread fear and panic. This recent act of violence is part of an alarming trend of increasing crime in the area, leaving the local community deeply concerned for their safety.

An Indian-American woman was apprehended inside the Bakersfield City Council chambers on Wednesday night. She was arrested for issuing threats to “murder” the members of the city council and the mayor. This serious incident unfolded during a heated council session.

On Sunday, the 7th of April, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) shared a brief video of their leader, Asaduddin Owaisi. In this clip, he addressed his followers, expressing his preference to live or die as a ‘Ghazi’. He called upon fellow Muslims to adopt a similar stance. According to Islamic scriptures, Ghazi refers to an Islamic fighter following the path guided by Allah. A Ghazi engages in combat against infidels, meaning those who do not believe in Islam. They either triumph over infidels and polytheists or meet their end in the midst of battle. This prompts the question: what exactly is Asaduddin Owaisi encouraging Indian Muslims to do?

In the Sagar district, a disturbing rise in drug-related incidents has been observed. The local authorities report that the increased use of substances such as drugs, marijuana, opium, and smack is leading to a spike in criminal activities. In a tragic event last night, a young boy, only 15 years old, lost his life in a violent altercation. This heartbreaking incident occurred near the Makronia railway station in Sagar.

In a disturbing turn of events in Canada, Tejeshwar Kalia, an Indian-origin student and store clerk, is embroiled in a legal battle that could result in a 14-year imprisonment. The charges against him stem from an incident where he used a baseball bat to defend himself against a robbery. This incident, which took place on January 5th at the Circle K convenience store located on King Street in Peterborough, has sparked significant controversy.

In a recent discovery, a group of researchers from Karnatak University Dharwad has pinpointed a significant site showcasing ancient rock art in Kalluru, situated within Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada. This discovery marks a notable achievement in the field of historical and archaeological studies.