India Archive

The signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between India and Argentina on Thursday, a landmark in their military ties, signals Argentina's keen interest in purchasing Indian helicopters for their armed forces. This decision is perceived as a massive leap forward for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company responsible for the manufacturing of these helicopters.

In an ongoing landmark case involving the Gyanvapi Mosque and the Kashi Vishwanath temple, a significant development took place on Friday as a Varanasi court green-lit a scientific survey to be conducted within the mosque's premises. This decision offers a unique insight into India's diverse religious history, sparking both intrigue and excitement as it promises to reveal deeper truths about these ancient sites.

In the Indian state of Manipur, a chilling incident that involved the public humiliation and assault of two women has led to the first arrest. This news was confirmed by N Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, who mentioned that they're also considering the maximum possible punishment for the culprit, which could include capital punishment.

Surat, the diamond capital of India, now boasts the world's largest office complex – the magnificent Surat Diamond Bourse. Surpassing even the renowned Pentagon, this iconic structure is a testament to India's architectural prowess and entrepreneurial spirit. With its grand opening scheduled for November 21, 2023, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation is filled with excitement and pride.

In a disturbing incident in Delhi's Dwarka, a pilot and her husband, who both work for an airline, were brutally thrashed by a mob. The reason behind the attack was their alleged employment of a 10-year-old girl as a domestic help, whom they also reportedly subjected to torture.

Antim Panghal, the current Under-20 World Champion in the 53 kg category, has expressed frustration over the decision made by the ad-hoc panel of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to grant Vinesh Phogat a direct entry into the Asian Games.

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police conducted another round of questioning on Tuesday involving Seema Haider, a Pakistani citizen, her lover Sachin Meena, and Sachin's father. This investigation aims to uncover any possible connections between Seema and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) as well as the Pakistani Army.

The Union Government has launched the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal today, a significant step towards addressing the grievances of over 10 crore depositors associated with the Sahara Group. The portal was inaugurated by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, in Delhi. This initiative aims to facilitate the refund process and enable depositors to reclaim their hard-earned money.

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are witnessing a resolute fight against terrorism. In a significant move, the LG administration of Jammu Kashmir has terminated three government officials allegedly linked to terror outfits based in Pakistan. The sacked officials include Faheem Aslam, the PRO of Kashmir University, Murawath Hussain from the Revenue Department, and Police Constable Arshid Ahmad. The investigation found them involved in providing support to terrorists, propagating terror ideology, and raising funds for terrorist activities.

India is a land, rich with art, tradition and culture. Most people, especially those living in the rural sector of India, practically make a livelihood by practicing various forms of arts and crafts. Warli art is an ancient Indian folk art tradition of painting of a Maharashtrian tribe called Warli. Warli is the name of the biggest tribe found on the northern outskirts of Mumbai. The village painters express their skill through natural colours and geometrical hand painting with wooden stick.