India Archive

A surge of elation swept across India as Neeraj Chopra, the extraordinary javelin thrower who has etched India's name in gold on multiple occasions, secured another victory at the Lausanne Diamond League with a remarkable throw of 87.66m. The triumphant achievement was even more awe-inspiring given that it followed his uphill battle with a month-long injury. Though he humbly claimed to be "far from his best", Chopra's display was a breathtaking spectacle of his exceptional talent.

In a turn of events that has rocked the very foundations of human rights, pro-Khalistan leader and Waris Punjab De chief, Amritpal Singh and his associates have declared a hunger strike at Assam’s Dibrugarh Jail. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the men notorious for disrupting peace are now showing an exemplary concern for culinary standards and telecommunications access.

The recent inauguration of flats for the poor by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh has brought immense excitement and appreciation for his noble cause.

In a momentous development for the Tricity area, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has given its much-awaited approval for the Tricity metro project. This decision comes after a prolonged hiatus of over 14 years and extensive deliberation on the necessity of a metro system in the city.

In the sacred city of Haridwar, where devotees flock to seek spiritual solace and cleanse their souls in the divine waters of the Ganges, a disheartening revelation has come to light. It has been uncovered that some individuals, belonging to religions other than Hinduism, have been posing as Hindu pandits, deceiving unsuspecting pilgrims and compromising the integrity of religious practices in this holy city.

In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the nation, a Dikshitar of the revered Chidambaram Temple in Tamil Nadu was allegedly assaulted by a female police officer, who forcefully cut his sacred Poonool (sacred thread). The incident, which occurred on June 27th, has raised serious concerns about the treatment of temples and Hindus by the anti-Hindu government.

In a momentous and jubilant development for India, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has approved the renaming of Aurangzeb Lane to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lane. This significant change comes eight years after the renaming of Aurangzeb Road to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road, marking another step in India's journey of honoring its national heroes and moving away from the shadows of its colonial past.

On a significant note, the Allahabad High Court, during a hearing on Wednesday, asked the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to furnish personal affidavits. These affidavits were sought in response to legal pleas against the screening of the movie Adipurush, bringing the film under a fresh wave of scrutiny.

In an important and momentous development, the Union Cabinet of India, spearheaded by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has confirmed the ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between the Government of India (GoI) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). This accord, officially inked on 22nd August 2022, signifies a pivotal leap in India's continuous pursuit to amplify its global leadership footprint in areas of climate change and disaster resilience.

In the bustling city of Mumbai, a seemingly routine event spiraled into a disruptive incident, as a family brought goats into their residential complex ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid. The occurrence stirred up a commotion in the Vinay Nagar Society at JP North, leading to an escalating confrontation between society residents and law enforcement authorities, who had to intervene to pacify the mounting tensions.