Sanvi Choudhary, Author at Media India Group

Despite 3,800 rescues, half-hearted rehabilitation of child labour victims

October 26, 2026

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body mandated to safeguard children’s rights, claims that it rescued over 3,800 children during a nationwide drive against child labour from June 12 to August 31, and it has registered more than 575 pol...

Bhopal’s Upper Lake faces dumping despite wetland safeguards

October 24, 2026

One of the most important sources of urban water supply in Madhya Pradesh, the Upper Lake in Bhopal is threatened with incessant dumping of construction material as well as by encroachments. The dire situation of the lake forced the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to intervene and ...

From fasting staple to global snack: Makhana moves up value chain

October 21, 2026

For generations, makhana or fox nuts or Lotus seeds has been associated with fasting, festivals and traditional Indian households, particularly in Bihar. Today, the aquatic seed is increasingly being positioned as a healthy and convenient snack, finding space alongside nuts, chip...

Thousands detained in CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi

October 10, 2026

Thousands of protestors were detained all over Delhi as the national capital was turned into a fortress with huge deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary forces by the Central Government keen to squash a protest mounted by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) seeking the resignat...

Student visa applications drop as UK tightens visa, work rules

October 9, 2026

Applications for sponsored study visas to the United Kingdom from main applicants or students applying for the visa themselves, fell to 360,700 in the year ending August 2026, down 16 pc from 427,100 in the previous year, according to the UK Home Office. This means about 66,400 f...

From boots to BrahMos: Indian defence exports rise up value chain

October 8, 2026

While many may know India as the world’s largest importer of defence equipment, that spends close to USD 8 billion on arms imports each year, few know that India is also emerging as a significant exporter of defence products, which recorded a peak of USD 4.1 billion in expo...

Barot: Slow travel in Himachal Pradesh’s trout valley

October 3, 2026

Situated at an altitude of around 1,835 metres, Barot is a small valley in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by forested mountains and the Uhl River. While the destination remains lesser known than other major hill stations in the state, its combination of natural la...

Confusion over data clouds India’s manufacturing industry analyses

October 1, 2026

India’s manufacturing narrative is being built around numbers that do not always match the country’s latest official statistics. Several prominent banks, financial institutions and consulting organisations continue to cite manufacturing’s contribution at around 16-17 pc, ev...

16 Years Of Aadhaar: When Digital Identity Invaded Everyday Life

September 29, 2026

#OnThisDay: On September 29, 2010 Aadhaar was launched in India, with Ranjana Sonawane of Tembhli village in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, becoming the first person to receive an Aadhaar number. #MIG

SC order puts high fees in Private Indian universities under scanner

September 25, 2026

What began as a grievance of student against Amity University over its tuition fees and other charges that students need to bear, has snowballed into a nationwide issue of how private universities collect exorbitant fees, manage finances, recruit teachers and use their vast finan...

Proposed strike on September 28-30 to test Indian digital banking infrastructure

September 24, 2026

India’s digital banking infrastructure is set to undergo its biggest test in recent past as thousands of bank branches are likely to shut down for three consecutive days from September 28-30 in wake of a nationwide strike called by a federation of bank workers. The United Forum...

From ISR to electronic warfare: Drones reshape India’s military doctrine

September 19, 2026

Drones have emerged as the defining image of modern warfare, as seen in all the recent conflicts, be it Ukraine-Russia, Iran versus United States and Israel or closer home the India-Pakistan conflict last year. Alongside conventional platforms, drones have become a core instrumen...