India Archive

In recent events, the sacred and prestigious Chidambaram Nataraja Temple has been dragged into the vortex of controversy due to a series of unfortunate incidents. The temple, known for its serene spiritual atmosphere, now finds itself at the heart of heated disputes.

On Monday, the Supreme Court of India, declining to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), refrained from discussing the creation of a National Commission for Men which would investigate suicides among married men [Mahesh Tiwari v. Union of India]. This refusal from the court came from a bench constituted by Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta, expressing their views on the petition's seemingly one-dimensional perspective.

Brimming with excitement and marking a new era of growth for India, the government led by Emmanuel Macron in France has approved Safran, the globally recognized defense giant, to collaborate in a pioneering project with India.

The revered Amarnath Yatra, an annual spiritual journey, commenced on a Saturday, with the first group of pilgrims embarking from the base camp towards the sacred cave shrine nestled in the southern Himalayas of Kashmir.

August 2022 | Embarking upon a new era of extending post-retirement benefits, the Union Law Ministry of the Indian government has taken a significant stride in elevating the service provisions for retired Chief Justices of India (CJIs) and Supreme Court judges. Unveiling its novel initiative, the Department of Justice issued a fresh notification on Friday, announcing a diverse array of benefits that will significantly enhance the quality of life for these esteemed individuals post-retirement.

In an enthralling nocturnal judicial showdown, the Supreme Court, with its knack for the dramatic, broke its Saturday night repose to grant interim bail to the contentious activist, Teesta Setalvad. Yes, not one, but two urgent hearings took place, a privilege many might envy, considering the number of times more commonplace, yet pressing matters are placed on the back burner while cases with high-profile actors like this are promptly entertained, regardless of the hour.

A surge of elation swept across India as Neeraj Chopra, the extraordinary javelin thrower who has etched India's name in gold on multiple occasions, secured another victory at the Lausanne Diamond League with a remarkable throw of 87.66m. The triumphant achievement was even more awe-inspiring given that it followed his uphill battle with a month-long injury. Though he humbly claimed to be "far from his best", Chopra's display was a breathtaking spectacle of his exceptional talent.