SPIR 2026: Bribery, Personal Networks Shape Cybercrime Redressal
SPIR 2026, based on a Lokniti-CSDS and Common Cause survey across 16 States, examines how bribery and personal networks affect cybercrime complaint redressal.
Polity & Governance
Maharashtra FDA Orders Sweeping Curbs on Infant Formula Promotion
Maharashtra FDA issues a statewide order tightening rules on infant food and milk substitutes, banning promotions and mandating stricter labelling.
Chennai Secretariat Project Raises Fears Among Fisherfolk
Fisherfolk in Chennai fear a proposed 26-acre Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex will disrupt their livelihoods and access to the sea.
EC drops SIR declaration from online Form 6 in states where roll revision is over
The Election Commission has removed the SIR declaration from the online Form 6 in states where the special intensive revision has concluded.
Kerala High Court rejects transfer plea in Shuhaib murder case
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea by the accused in the S.P. Shuhaib murder case to shift their trial out of the Additional Sessions Court, Thalassery.
Amritsar Police Expand Campus Outreach After LPU Protests
Amritsar Commissionerate Police officers visited colleges and universities to discuss student safety, drug abuse, traffic rules and emergency assistance.
SIR aimed at creating 'savarna Hindu Rashtra', says Parakala Prabhakar
Parakala Prabhakar says the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls targets minorities and marginalised voters and should be opposed fundamentally.
US judge ends 23-year federal oversight of Oakland police
A federal judge has ended 23 years of oversight of the Oakland Police Department, the longest such monitoring of a US police force.
Seven former Maoists clear SSC exams, three with first class
Seven former Maoists who surrendered in Chhattisgarh last year cleared their SSC exams, with three securing first class.
Bihar Vigilance Searches Bureaucrat Couple, Recovers Rs 80 Lakh Cash
Bihar Vigilance searched four premises linked to Patna ADM (Supply) Ravindra Kumar Diwakar and his wife, sub-registrar Kumari Sweety, recovering nearly Rs 80 lakh in cash and other assets.
BJP Accuses Congress of Undermining Constitutional Bodies Over Voter Roll SIR
BJP's Smriti Irani accused the Congress of attacking the Election Commission and seeking to restore dead and duplicate names in electoral rolls amid the ongoing SIR.
Fishermen protest Secretariat plan at Foreshore Estate
Hundreds of fishermen gathered at Foreshore Estate to oppose a Secretariat proposal, with leader K. Bharathi invoking a minister's remark on prioritising their welfare.
Guwahati Court Grants Bail to Two Security Officers in Zubeen Garg Case
A Guwahati special court granted bail to two Personal Security Officers of late singer Zubeen Garg in a property and financial transactions case.
Mamata Banerjee in Delhi for INDIA bloc meeting, Suvendu Adhikari takes a dig
Mamata Banerjee arrived in Delhi for an INDIA bloc meeting, saying the opposition's target is the Chief Election Commissioner; Suvendu Adhikari attacked her over the visit.
Cornell Assault Case Renews Push to Close New York's Intoxication Consent Loophole
A Cornell sexual assault case has renewed scrutiny of a New York law that makes prosecuting cases involving voluntarily intoxicated victims difficult.
Krishnasamy seeks renaming of Adi Dravidar Welfare Department
K. Krishnasamy wants the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department renamed, arguing the term denotes a single caste; VCK's D. Ravikumar disputes the claim.
Wynn and Ross Sue New York Over Pied-à-Terre Tax
Steve Wynn and Wilbur Ross have sued New York State over its pied-à-terre tax, calling the luxury second-home surcharge unconstitutional.
US States Roll Out Fuel Tax Waivers and Diesel Rule Relief as Pump Prices Surge
US states are suspending fuel taxes, easing weight limits and allowing red-dyed diesel on highways to curb soaring gasoline and diesel prices.
Hochul Seeks Outside Probe Into Cornell's Handling of 2024 Rape Allegation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants an independent investigation into how Cornell handled a 2024 gang rape allegation after the district attorney reopened the criminal case.
Rajasthan completes digital ID drive for 90.19 lakh farmers
Rajasthan has issued 90.19 lakh digital farmer identity cards, meeting the Union Agriculture Ministry's target and becoming the first northern State to do so.