India Archive

October 8 - A day that will forever be etched in the memory of Israelis and tourists alike. On the 7th of October, Hamas terrorists unleashed what is being termed as one of the most ferocious attacks on Israeli soil. With each passing hour, harrowing details emerge, painting a grim picture of the horror that unfolded.

In a significant ruling that underscores the gravity of religious coercion, National shooting champion Tara Shahdeo finally received the justice she had long sought. Deceived into marriage by Raqibul Hasan Khan, who operated under the alias Ranjit Kumar Kohli, Shahdeo was subjected to a month-long ordeal, facing relentless pressure and torture to convert to Islam.

In the late 90s, Kashmir's Kulgam district bore witness to a landscape colored by the intense and often violent push-pull of politics and insurgency. Remembering 1998, the valley was shaken by the death of Arif Khan of Zangalpora, South Kashmir's renowned militant, during a confrontation with security forces. His passing was met with an outpouring of grief, evidenced by the approximately 40,000 attendees at his funeral, led by the fiery separatist hardliner, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who journeyed from Srinagar for the occasion.

In a recent judgment that underscores the distinction between entitlement and privilege for public servants, a Delhi court on Friday, 6th October, issued a directive to AAP MP Raghav Chadha. The court mandated the immediate vacation of his current residence - a Type VII bungalow in the prestigious Lutyens Delhi.

There's an age-old saying, "Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end; it simply means we'll miss you until we meet again." This sentiment echoed through the Corbett Tiger Reserve Park (CTRP) in Uttarakhand this past Wednesday. The park had gathered to bid adieu to two of its long-serving members: Gomti, the majestic female elephant, and Brandy, the vigilant German Shepherd.

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.