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Justice in Cybercrime Cases Often Depends on Bribery and Influence, New India Survey Finds

A new Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026, based on a survey across 16 states, suggests that victims of cybercrime do not experience the criminal justice system equally. The report finds that bribery and the use of personal networks are two of the main channels through which complaints move forward, with both appearing to work more often for marginalised groups than for others.

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India & World Affairs5h ago

Jaishankar Says BRICS and UN Are Not Rivals, Calls for Reform-Driven Global Order

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it is a "false choice" to frame BRICS and the United Nations as competing alternatives, arguing that smaller groupings are meant to support, not supplant, the global body. Speaking in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly, he said BRICS reflects bottom-up pressure for reform and alternative thinking within the international system.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Mamata Backs Opposition Unity Over Demand to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance8h ago

Fear of Authority, Trust in Digital Payments Fuel Cybercrime Victimhood, Indian Policing Report Warns

A new report on cybercrime in India says victims are not only those with low digital exposure, but also people who wrongly assume digital payments are inherently safer than other modes. Experts at the launch of the Status of Policing in India Report 2026 said fear of authority, weak bank accountability and organised social engineering are helping cybercriminals thrive.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12h ago

Lula Bans Online Gambling in Brazil Days Before Election, Framing Industry as a 'Cancer'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has imposed a ban on online gambling just days before a presidential election in which he is seeking a fourth term, escalating a politically charged fight over betting, addiction and family finances. The move has drawn accusations of opportunism from the Bolsonaro camp and warnings from football clubs and the betting industry that the crackdown could damage sponsorship revenue and push demand underground.

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Global Society & Public Affairs9h ago

Millions of Homeowners Face Hidden Insurance Gaps as Climate Losses Rise

A growing number of homeowners are discovering too late that their insurance does not fully cover the cost of rebuilding after disaster, leaving them exposed to major financial losses. Experts say the problem is widespread, driven by policy exclusions, rising premiums and a persistent mismatch between what consumers think they bought and what their contracts actually provide.

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Pharma, Biotech & Global Health10h ago

Governments Press On With Pandemic Treaty Talks as World Health Assembly Nears

Governments meeting at WHO headquarters in Geneva agreed to keep refining a proposed pandemic agreement ahead of the 77th World Health Assembly, with talks set to resume in hybrid and in-person formats over the coming weeks. The draft remains focused on pathogen access and benefit-sharing, pandemic prevention through One Health, and financing to strengthen global preparedness and response.

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