India Archive

In a speech that has sparked widespread controversy, A Raja, a leader from the DMK party, delivered a series of striking comments during a gathering meant to celebrate Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's 71st birthday. The event, which took place on Sunday, 3rd March, was not just a birthday celebration but also an occasion to highlight the achievements of the DMK government under the theme, "Dravidiam Model Government: Everything to Everyone."

In a harrowing incident that has shocked the community, a Spanish woman faced a brutal assault while on a tour through India. The incident took place in the Dumka district of Jharkhand, a situation that paints a grim picture of safety for travelers in remote areas.

In what seems like a recurring episode of a long-running drama series, the leaders of the protesting farmer unions have taken center stage once again. This Sunday, the 3rd of March, marked the announcement of yet another grand spectacle. Our beloved countryside actors, often seen donning the role of protestors, have decided to block the railways nationwide in an event dubbed 'Rail Roko' from 12 PM to 4 PM on the 10th of March. The twist this season? The protestors will not only take to the tracks but also embark on a grand march towards Delhi on the 6th of March.

This past Saturday, the 2nd of March, marked a significant announcement by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as they unveiled the initial roster of candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Among the notable names was Kompella Madhavi Latha, the chairperson of Virinchi Hospital, chosen to represent the BJP in the Hyderabad constituency of Telangana. Her opponent is the current Member of Parliament and AIMIM leader, Asaduddin Owaisi.

In a tragic incident that has shocked the community, J S Sidharth, a young student pursuing his second year at the Pookode Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, was found deceased in a distressing state, hanging in the toilet of the college hostel. This sorrowful event unfolded after Sidharth endured a series of brutal events including a mock trial by a group, a violent physical assault, and intense psychological torment.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Bengaluru's Rameshwaram cafe, nestled in the bustling area of Whitefield, became the site of a harrowing incident. Disturbing CCTV footage has surfaced from the Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield, showing a typically busy day at the well-known venue, followed by an explosion that left at least one woman lying on the floor and numerous other people running for their lives hours after the bomb blast that injured at least nine people. The footage, capturing a day that started like any other at the cafe, took a tragic turn at approximately 12:30 pm on 1st March. The cafe, usually a hub of laughter and chatter, was shaken by an explosion, the aftermath of which was chaos and panic.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events that has gripped the city of Kolkata, Sanghati Paul, a 32-year-old woman, has confessed to the murder of her live-in partner, Sarthak Das, aged 30, and voluntarily approached the Nagerbazar police station to admit to her actions. This incident has left the local community in disbelief and sorrow, shedding light on the complex dynamics of personal relationships and the unforeseen tragedies they can lead to.

In a striking declaration that has ignited controversy, R Ashoka, the Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, on Thursday, levied serious accusations against the Karnataka government. He claimed that the current administration is allocating animal husbandry property in Bengaluru to minority communities as a gesture of appeasement, branding this move as a significant scandal. Ashoka stated, "The government of Siddaramaiah, they are giving the animal husbandry property in Bengaluru, which is worth more than Rs 500 crores to minorities because minorities are more. It is a big scandal. BJP will protest inside and outside Vidhana Soudha," emphasizing the party's resolve to challenge this decision both legislatively and through public demonstrations.

In a significant development on Wednesday, 28th February, the Uttarakhand Police successfully apprehended Abdul Moeed in Delhi. Moeed, notably the son of Abdul Malik—who is identified as the architect behind the unsettling violence in Haldwani—was on the run following his involvement in an assault on police officers. This arrest marks a crucial step in the law enforcement's efforts to address the chaos that erupted in the Banbhulpura area of Haldwani.