India Archive

On May 7, the Government of India will carry out a nationwide civil defense mock drill that is likely to remain etched in public memory, especially after the Pakistan-backed Pahalgam terror attack. That horrifying incident in the scenic Baisaran Valley left 26 Hindu tourists dead and many others severely injured. In response to this rising cross-border threat, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued specific instructions to 244 districts across the country to participate in this critical mock exercise.

As grief slowly turns into burning rage, India once again faces the grim and painful reality of terrorism sponsored from across its western border. Years and decades of Pakistan's deliberate encouragement and covert support of violent jihadist activities have pushed India to a tipping point. New Delhi, responding swiftly, is now moving to diplomatically isolate Islamabad while also cautiously planning tougher and more resolute countermeasures behind the scenes.

A significant protest erupted outside St. Mary’s School in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on Sunday, after a NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) candidate was allegedly asked to remove his sacred thread, known as "Janeu," before entering the examination hall. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among members of the Brahmin community, who have accused the examination officials of religious insensitivity.

The city of Mangaluru is gripped by fear and tension after the shocking murder of Suhas Shetty, a rowdy sheeter known for his criminal background and one of the prime accused in the 2022 murder of Fazil in Surathkal. The streets of Kinnikambla, Bajpe, turned into a crime scene on the night of May 1, when Suhas was hacked to death by a group of men whose identities remain unknown.

In a major development, the Supreme Court today rejected the application of former Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who had sought suspension of his life sentence in a custodial death case dating back to 1990. Bhatt, who was expelled from service, had requested bail while his appeal against conviction was pending.

In a disturbing rerun of the gruesome Meerut murder, another spine-chilling crime has rocked Uttar Pradesh—this time from Bareilly. A woman named Rekha, only 25 years old, allegedly poisoned her husband and, with the help of her lover, strangled him to death, attempting to disguise the brutal murder as suicide. The case has not only shaken the quiet locality of Fatehganj but also exposed the terrifying lengths to which infidelity and betrayal can drive people.

In a horrifying case that has sent shockwaves across Telangana and beyond, a 30-year-old woman named A Rajitha stands accused of murdering her three young children in cold blood—all to pave the way for marrying her lover. The gruesome incident, which took place on March 27, 2025, in the quiet locale of Sangareddy district, paints a grim picture of how personal desires, when unchecked, can spiral into unthinkable violence.

In the quiet village of Akbarpur Sadat, nestled under the jurisdiction of Bahsuma Police Station in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a horrifying crime unfolded on a seemingly ordinary Sunday morning. The discovery of a young man’s lifeless body inside his home sent shockwaves through the community. A snake, coiled ominously near his bed, led neighbors and family to a grim conclusion: he had succumbed to a venomous bite in the dead of night. But the truth, as revealed by a post-mortem report, was far more sinister—a tale of betrayal, murder, and a chilling attempt to deceive.

In a chilling turn of events in Bhiwani, Haryana, the gruesome murder of Praveen has exposed a dark side of social media obsession and fractured family ties. Raveena, the wife who now stands accused of his murder, had already severed the emotional and social bonds of her marriage long before she and her lover, Suresh, took Praveen’s life. Her Instagram account, where she crafted a carefully curated image of herself, tells a story of deception that ultimately led to tragedy.

In a developing and deeply unsettling incident from Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district, more than 150 Hindu students have stepped forward with serious allegations. They claim they were forced to offer namaz during a National Service Scheme (NSS) camp held by Guru Ghasidas Central University. A formal complaint has already been submitted at Koni police station, accusing the camp organisers of religious coercion, mental manipulation, and issuing threats to withhold participation certificates, which are essential for their academic records.