India Archive

A shocking murder case from Bihar’s East Champaran district has triggered tension and widespread discussion after the police claimed to have solved the killing of a Hindu man, Ajay Patel, within hours of recovering his body. On 10th May, the East Champaran Police officially stated that a woman identified as Tabbu Khatoon had been arrested for allegedly planning the murder, while her husband Aslam Mian and several other accused were still absconding at the time of the statement.

On 12th May, Tamil Nadu politics once again witnessed the return of a controversial ideological debate inside the state Assembly after Leader of Opposition and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin repeated his earlier remarks against Sanatan Dharma. Speaking during the Assembly proceedings in the presence of newly elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin openly reiterated his stand and declared, “Sanathanam, which separated people, should be eradicated.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday once again urged citizens across the country to conserve petrol and diesel, avoid unnecessary imports and reduce activities that lead to excessive foreign currency spending. Stressing the need for collective responsibility during a period of global uncertainty and economic pressure, the Prime Minister said every Indian must contribute through disciplined and practical everyday actions.

The pursuit of early childhood education in the National Capital Territory of Delhi is an inherently fraught endeavour, characterised by fierce competition, rigorous admission protocols, and significant financial and emotional investment by parents. For families navigating this complex landscape, the moment a child steps into a nursery classroom represents the culmination of immense effort and the beginning of a lifelong pedagogical journey.

West Bengal witnessed one of the biggest political changes in its modern history on Saturday, 9th May, when BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of the state. For the first time ever, the Bharatiya Janata Party formed a government in Bengal, ending more than fifteen years of Trinamool Congress rule under Mamata Banerjee.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led a massive and spiritually charged roadshow in Gujarat’s Prabhas Patan as the country celebrated 75 years of the consecration of the reconstructed Somnath Temple. The temple, regarded by millions as a symbol of India’s civilisational strength, spiritual continuity and cultural pride, witnessed grand celebrations under the ongoing Somnath Amrut Mahotsav.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first cabinet meeting on May 11 at Nabanna, the state’s administrative headquarters in Howrah. The meeting, held on the 14th floor of the high-security government building, was closely watched across the state as the newly formed government began outlining its priorities after the Assembly election victory.

Documents related to Immovable Property Returns (IPR) filed by IAS officers in Madhya Pradesh have revealed a striking pattern of investment in Guradi Ghat village located in the Kolar region near Bhopal. According to a report published by Dainik Bhaskar, nearly 50 officers from different parts of the country purchased agricultural land in the same area on the very same day, raising serious questions about the timing and nature of the transactions.

India’s scientific community has marked a major milestone after Professor Kuljeet Kaur Marhas from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad became the first Indian woman to be elected as Fellow of The Meteoritical Society. The recognition is regarded as one of the highest honours in the field of meteoritics and planetary science, placing her among some of the world’s most respected researchers studying the origins of planets, meteorites, and the Solar System itself.

Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir openly issued threats against the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, during an interview with Bangladeshi media channel ‘Face the People’. The controversial remarks surfaced only a few days after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister on Saturday, 9th May, triggering sharp political reactions across the state.