India Archive

On a brisk October morning, the Indian cyber community was set ablaze. The 3rd of October 2023 was no ordinary day for the online news portal, NewsClick, as officials descended upon them like a hawk targeting its prey. They weren’t there for a friendly chat; they were searching for a trail of illicit foreign funds. Sources say these funds were generously sprinkled by both American and Chinese organizations. The roster of the 'visited' included the renowned names of Sanjay Rajoura, Bhasha Singh, Urmilesh, Prabir Purkayastha, Abhisar Sharma, Aunindyo Chakraborty, and Sohail Hashmi. What's the common thread, you ask? All of them are snugly tied to the NewsClick brand.

In a decisive move, Delhi Police stormed various locations on the morning of October 3, 2023, bringing to light the nefarious links of the online portal, NewsClick, which has shockingly received massive funding from China. This move underscores the Indian authorities' commitment to cracking down on dubious foreign-funded entities operating on its soil.

In the grand tapestry of India's railway history, the Vande Bharat trains shine as gleaming threads of modernity, innovation, and indigenization. As these trains navigate the vast terrain of India, there's a silent, steadfast force propelling them, a force that often remains unseen, uncelebrated. That force is Sudhanshu Mani.

The world of athletics witnessed an unexpected turn of events during the 100m hurdles at the Asian Games 2023. Jyothi Yarraji, one of India's brightest medal contenders in the track and field events, faced a whirlwind of emotions in what was her first major international competition. Though Yarraji clinched a silver medal on Sunday, the circumstances leading up to it were nothing short of a rollercoaster.

At the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, a surprising turn of events has captivated the athletic community. Swapna Barman, India's champion heptathlete, has been left aggrieved and outspoken after just missing out on the bronze medal by a slim margin of 4 points in the women's heptathlon event.

Tamil Nadu's relationship with Sanathana Dharma has been in the spotlight recently, with significant changes on the horizon. The ruling party of the state, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), appears to be taking a resolute stance on the matter. DMK education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi recently announced the imminent removal of mentions of Sanathana Dharma in school textbooks. This decision, as articulated by the DMK, stems from the belief that Sanathana Dharma's reference goes against the “scientific temper”.

In the latest twist in the ongoing political tensions in Tamil Nadu, Pravin Raj, a social media functionary associated with the BJP, has been taken into custody. His arrest is believed to be linked to certain posts he made that were critical of the DMK and Congress parties.

In recent developments, the Yogi Adityanath-led government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) presented a comprehensive status report to the Supreme Court of India, emphasizing that the state police bear no fault regarding the assassination of Atiq Ahmed, the notorious gangster-turned-politician, and his sibling, Ashraf Ahmed.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably revolutionized the way we interact with technology. Yet, in a nation as linguistically diverse as India, there's a pressing need to ensure that AI technology speaks the language of every citizen, not just a select few. Enter 'Bhashini', the government's ambitious project geared to bridge the linguistic divide in India's vast digital landscape.