The Week (India)

The Week is a news magazine from India that started in 1982 and is produced by The Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd. It is based in Kochi and has printing facilities in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kottayam. As per the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it holds the title of the most widely circulated English news magazine in India.

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Will Census 2027 reshape India’s social and political landscape?

1 day ago | theweek.in | Pratul Sharma

India’s next national Census, scheduled for 2026–27, is expected to be unlike the previous ones. It has the potential to reshape the country’s social and political landscape in the coming years. For one, it will be the first in nearly a century to include detailed caste data and the first ever to be done digitally. The data gathered will not only help the policy makers tailor their products and welfare schemes, but even draw the political map of India.
Ladakh body says Centre’s new domicile rules only for jobs, vows to continue struggle

2 days ago | theweek.in | Tariq Bhat

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Tuesday said the Centre’s decision to introduce new domicile and reservation rules in Ladakh was only for jobs and vowed to continue their struggle for safeguarding Ladakh's unique identitySpeaking at a press conference in Leh, senior LAB leader Mustafa Haji they would continue to strive for safeguarding the unique identity, land and culture of Ladakh.
Who are the three J&K government officials sacked by L-G Manoj Sinha over terror links?

3 days ago | theweek.in | Tariq Bhat

The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administration in Jammu and Kashmir has sacked three government employees allegedly for helping terrorist groups covertly. All three men are currently in jail. They were allegedly working for two banned groups — Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) — while holding government posts.
Uttar Pradesh allows 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers

3 days ago | theweek.in | Puja Awasthi

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to give 20 per cent reservation to former Agniveers in the state’s reserve police force, the Provincial Armed Constabulary, reserve horsemen and firemen. This will be applicable to the first batch of Agniveers who will be eased out of service in 2026, after completing four years in the armed forces.
Is Mehbooba Mufti’s meeting with L-G Manoj Sinha signalling a change in approach of J&K parties?

4 days ago | theweek.in | Tariq Bhat

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s meeting on Monday with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha suggests a change in approach and realisation among political parties in Jammu and Kashmir that real power now rests with the LG, not elected representatives. As the Union Territory continues to be governed directly from the Centre, this shift in political engagement marks a change in strategy by regional leaders seeking relevance and results.
Chirag Paswan may contest Bihar polls; is NDA preparing for a post-Nitish Kumar era?

4 days ago | theweek.in | Pratul Sharma

As Bihar readies for its next assembly election in October, Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (RV) chief Chirag Paswan has expressed his desire to return to state politics. His party has asked him to contest from a general seat instead of a reserved seat. If Paswan heads to the state, it is likely to set in motion many possibilities in the post poll scenario.
Uttar Pradesh: Statue of Thiruvalluvar unveiled in Prayagraj

4 days ago | theweek.in | Puja Awasthi

An unveiling ceremony of the statue of Tamil poet and philosopher, Thiruvalluvar, installed during the Mahakumbh, was held at Prayagraj on Monday at an event organised jointly by the Bhasha Sangam, Union Ministry of Culture, Central Classical Tamil Research Institute, Chennai with Hindu Tamil Thisai. It was attended by Tamil officials from Uttar Pradesh. Speaking on the occasion, Varanasi Divisional Commissioner, S.
BJP names deputy opposition leader, chief whip in J&K assembly

4 days ago | theweek.in | Tariq Bhat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named senior leaders from its Jammu and Kashmir unit to key positions in the Legislative Assembly. Surjit Singh Slathia, the BJP vice-president and MLA from Samba, along with Pawan Gupta, MLA from Udhampur West, have been appointed as deputy leaders of the Opposition. Rajiv Jasrotia, the MLA from Ravi Jasrotia, will serve as the party’s chief whip.
PM Narendra Modi likely to flag off much-awaited first Vande Bharat train to Kashmir this week

5 days ago | theweek.in | Tariq Bhat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch the long-awaited train service to Kashmir from Katra in Jammu between June 6 and 8. He will flag off the train during his visit. This is a historic step, as it will be the first direct train link to the Kashmir Valley. It is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. PM Modi will flag off the first Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Baramulla. At the same time, he will start the return journey from Baramulla virtually.
Operation Shield: Mock drills held across J&K to test emergency response

6 days ago | theweek.in | Tariq Bhat

Operation Shield is being conducted in all states bordering Pakistan. These drills have become necessary after recent tensions between India and Pakistan, following the Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in response to the Pahalgam attack. In Srinagar, the drill took place at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.