Category: India

Updates in marriage rules proposed by state govt give role to parents, but caste and village bodies have drawn up their own ‘codes’ laying down fines, boycott, etc for those marrying outside the community. …

Defeated candidates in Telangana are reportedly demanding cash and gifts back from voters after municipal election results. Viral videos show confrontations as residents refuse to return items distributed during campaigns. Incidents have been reported across multiple districts, highlighting post-poll tensions and alleged vote-buying practices. …

A Kerala court has handed life sentences to five men for the brutal 2016 murder of a 42-year-old man in a moral policing incident. The judge described the lynching as akin to terrorism. The convicts, found guilty of murder and rioting, were also given additional rigorous imprisonment and fines. Crucial…

A Pocso court in UP’s Banda has sentenced a former government engineer and his wife to death for sexually abusing 33 boys over a decade and selling videos of their torture on the dark web. The couple lured children with games and gifts, inflicting severe physical and psychological trauma. …

The Supreme Court has taken an unprecedented step deploying judicial officers in West Bengal. This move aims to expedite the voter list revision process. The court emphasized the Chief Minister’s awareness of consequences if the exercise is not completed. This judicial intervention stems from a trust deficit between the Election…

The Union home ministry has formed a second empowered committee in West Bengal to expedite citizenship applications under the CAA. This move comes as the volume of applications has surged, particularly from the Matua community. The new committee, headed by the deputy registrar general, aims to share the workload and…

A six-year-old girl’s murder case saw her stepfather acquitted by the Supreme Court. The court found the evidence weak, citing a botched investigation. The stepfather was the last person seen with the child. His statement leading to the discovery of her remains was deemed inadmissible. The court highlighted the lack…

An Iran-linked oil tanker, seized by the Indian Coast Guard, spent days in Pakistan’s maritime boundary with its tracking systems off. The vessel, along with two others, was apprehended for alleged illegal oil smuggling and forgery. Investigations revealed ship-to-ship transfers of fuel and bitumen without informing authorities. …

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s Australia visit from Feb 16-19 focused on enhancing army-to-army cooperation. Discussions with senior defence leaders reviewed joint exercises, professional education exchanges, and interoperability, deepening strategic alignment. The visit also emphasized strengthening the bilateral Army Exercise AUSTRAHIND. …

Army and Rajouri Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including an AK-47, during a search operation in Sunderbani sector. The recovery followed a foiled infiltration bid, with heavily bloodstained tracks suggesting injured terrorists. Operations continue with heightened vigilance. …

Speaking in the assembly, Omar urged legislators “not to politicise every issue” and clarified that the Feb 18 order was issued by the Kishtwar deputy commissioner (DC) after consulting religious leaders as a safety measure to check donation deceptions. “We shouldn’t mix religion with politics. Some matters require dialogue and…

Calling Rahul Gandhi a “traitor,” a protesting BJP Yuva Morcha leader, who was being bundled into a van, said, “This shows their ideology against the country. If you want to protest, protest the policies. They have protested against their own country.” In a statement, the Indian Youth Congress said its…

​​India was among more than 100 countries and international organisations that condemned Israel’s ongoing efforts to consolidate control over the West Bank in a joint statement at the UN, saying such measures violated international law and undermined the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region. India endorsed the…

The Indian Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest at the AI Summit, calling the Prime Minister “compromised” and highlighting the anger of unemployed youth. The group stated their demonstration was against perceived compromises on national interests. The protest drew sharp criticism from the BJP, accusing the Congress of attempting to…

As Kerala gears up for the 2026 elections, the future of the Left beyond chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is a pressing concern. Despite his strong leadership, the absence of a clear successor and the need to connect with a new generation of voters pose significant challenges for the LDF’s continued…