India Archive

Well, folks, it seems Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, the head of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC), has discovered a new world wonder – a ‘Shivling’ in every major mosque in India! Or so he claims. His intriguing revelation comes as he discusses the disputed Gyanvapi structure in Varanasi. "Every mosque in India has such a Shivling, pardon me, I meant a fountain," he says. Confusion between a Shivling and a fountain, Maulana? Seriously? Now that's what I call a mix-up!

Mamta Singh, an IPS officer, is being hailed as a heroine, a beacon of courage, a shining light in dark times. She is renowned for her bravery and unwavering commitment, especially in the face of adversity. The recent events that have unraveled in the Nuh district of Haryana have put her bravery and resolve in the spotlight. Mamta Singh is famously known for her daring actions and has received an array of accolades, enhancing the honor and reputation of the police department.

Haryana's Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, conveyed his fiery resolve in a press conference following the violent disturbances in Nuh, Haryana, warning the culprits, "You will be held responsible for every single piece of property damaged during the rioting."

In a recent collaborative effort between Bangladesh and India, both nations have come together to tackle an escalating issue of armed infiltration by Kuki militants into the unsettled state of Mizoram in the northeast of India, where they are entering as refugees.

Ah, what a spectacle it was when a friendly Twitter duel sparked off between the former Union minister, P Chidambaram, and the current Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia. It was an exhilarating mix of wit, sarcasm, and, let's face it, a barrage of barbs over an issue that rarely makes the headlines - airport openings.

Former Chief of the Indian Army, General MM Naravane, in his recent interaction with media, shared his insights into the violence ongoing in Manipur. On July 28, he revealed his concern over the involvement of foreign bodies, especially China's aid to insurgent groups active in the region.

In a momentous announcement at the GIS-2023, Dr. Gita Patel, the great-great-granddaughter of India's revered first Deputy PM, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, unveiled her grand plans to invest in Uttar Pradesh and spearhead a groundbreaking revolution in cancer treatment. The state is set to witness the complete development and local production of cancer medicines, with a particular focus on battling gut, pancreas, cervical, and ovarian cancers.

Amazon, the giant online shopping platform, is taking a groundbreaking step by launching its very first 'floating space' store on the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. This exciting announcement brings a whole new dimension to convenience and accessibility for customers in the region.

In an exciting event, the six-month-long statewide 'En Mann En Makkal' (My Soil, My People) Padayatra, led by K Annamalai, the President of BJP Tamil Nadu, has officially begun on July 28, 2023, from the revered town of Rameswaram. This Yatra is a profound endeavor that aims to traverse the entire state of Tamil Nadu, culminating in Chennai on January 11, 2024. The journey's focus is to shed light on the various development initiatives carried out by the Modi government in the past nine years in each constituency.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi boldly declares the nation's readiness to become a trusted ally in establishing a global hub for chip manufacturing. This sentiment was expressed during his address at SemiconIndia 2023, a high-profile event held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and comes at a time when global tech giants are looking for fertile grounds to grow their investments.