India Archive

What should have been a peaceful day of devotion took a chaotic turn on Saturday, March 28th, in the Nawada district of Bihar. As devotees participated in a Ram Navami procession, violence unexpectedly broke out in the Roh Bazaar area. Based on recent reports, the religious procession was making its way from the Lower Bazaar towards Durga Sthan. As the crowd navigated the street near the Jama Masjid situated in the Old Bazaar, they were suddenly met with a barrage of stones allegedly thrown by a Muslim mob.

A serious situation has emerged in Cooch Behar district, where two judicial officers, including a woman judge, received letters that have raised deep concern within the legal system. These letters were sent using the official letterhead of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) district president, making the issue even more sensitive and alarming. The development quickly drew the attention of the Calcutta High Court, which stepped in without delay.

On the 25th of March (local time), a highly significant document was presented before the United States Congress. This detailed paper has once again shined a bright spotlight on Pakistan’s undeniable role as an active hub for terrorist activities. The deeply researched document made it clear that multiple terrorist groups operating safely from Pakistani soil are continuously planning attacks against India. Furthermore, these groups share a common, dangerous goal: the forceful annexation of Jammu and Kashmir.

A fresh case involving a foreign national has emerged from India’s northeastern frontier, drawing attention to ongoing security concerns along the sensitive India–Myanmar border. In the latest development, authorities detained a 58-year-old Slovak citizen near the border area in Mizoram after he allegedly attempted to cross into Myanmar without official permission.

An extensive investigative series brought to light by Fox News has laid bare a sprawling global operation. According to the findings, Neville Roy Singham, widely described as an operative aligned with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has channeled an astonishing $600 million into a sophisticated network spanning five continents. This massive financial undertaking was designed to establish a pro-China information ecosystem while simultaneously funding multiple organizations actively engaged in anti-India initiatives.

On the night of Friday, 27th March, the Election Commission of India released the second supplementary voter list as part of its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Election 2026. This updated list is an important step in ensuring that the electoral rolls in the state are accurate and up to date before voting begins. The process is aimed at carefully checking voter records so that only eligible citizens are included in the final list.

On Saturday, March 28, authorities in Nepal took former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli into custody. This significant detention is tied to a rigorous, ongoing investigation into the tragic and violent events that unfolded during last year's youth-led demonstrations, widely referred to as the ‘Gen Z protests.’

In a landmark legislative decision, the Modi administration has successfully passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. This move signifies a resolute and definitive pivot in how the Indian legal framework handles the complex issue of gender identity. The central government has clearly positioned this new legislation as a necessary intervention to ensure that state protections and welfare genuinely reach individuals who face systemic discrimination rooted in biological realities. Furthermore, the Bill introduces a much-needed layer of administrative clarity that had been notably absent in recent years.

In a significant development in the investigation into the killing of Islamist figure Osman Hadi, two Bangladeshi nationals accused in the case have now been placed under the custody of India’s central anti-terror agency. The court has allowed investigators more time to question the accused and piece together the sequence of events that led to the crime.

The West Bengal Vidhan Sabha election is now just a month away, and the political climate in the State is far from calm. The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government is facing pressure from multiple sides. This strain is not only because of the strong challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but also due to the rise of several ‘Muslim parties’ that are gradually cutting into what has long been considered Mamata Banerjee’s core support base.