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National Governance & Policy 15 Oct 2026, 12:57 AM IST

Delhi Journalist Faces SC/ST Act FIR After Casteist Remarks Allegation in Harassment Row

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against a journalist on the complaint of Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat, who alleged caste-based humiliation and obstruction of duty. The case escalates a separate dispute in which the journalist had earlier accused the officer of sexual harassment, a complaint that remains under inquiry by the Crime Branch.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:39 PM IST)

CCB Moves to Enforce Externment Order Against Rowdy Sheeter in Legal Crackdown

The Central Crime Branch has initiated legal proceedings against a rowdy sheeter for allegedly violating an externment order, escalating enforcement action against repeat offenders in the city. The move underscores a broader policing strategy aimed at using preventive law to curb intimidation, public disorder, and habitual criminal conduct.

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India Entertainment & Culture14 Oct 2026, 10:57 PM IST

Prime Video Sets Release Date for Crime Drama 'Chaar Yaar' as Ensemble Cast Expands Its Hindi Originals Slate

Prime Video has announced the release date for its upcoming crime-drama series 'Chaar Yaar,' positioning the title as another notable addition to its growing Indian originals portfolio. The series brings together a broad ensemble led by Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayyub, and Prayrak Mehta, alongside Sai Tamhankar, Sikander Kher, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang, Chunky Panday, and Bhagavathi Perumal.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition13 Oct 2026, 11:56 AM IST

Airborne DNA Could Turn Crime Scenes Into Genetic Fingerprints

A new frontier in forensic science is raising the prospect that burglars, and potentially other suspects, could be identified from DNA drifting in the air around them. The development, highlighted by The Economist, points to a future in which investigators may be able to recover genetic traces without direct contact, expanding the reach of evidence collection while intensifying privacy and evidentiary concerns.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition12 Oct 2026, 10:15 PM IST

Airborne DNA Could Turn Burglary Scenes Into Genetic Crime Scenes

Scientists are advancing a forensic technique that could allow investigators to identify burglars from traces of DNA suspended in the air, potentially transforming how crime scenes are processed. The development raises major questions for policing, privacy, and the evidentiary standards that will govern a new era of ultra-sensitive genetic detection.

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India Entertainment & Culture11 Oct 2026, 01:02 AM IST

Prime Video Sets Release Date for Crime Drama 'Chaar Yaar' as Cast Lineup Signals a Youth-Driven Ensemble Play

Prime Video has announced the release date for its upcoming crime-drama series 'Chaar Yaar', positioning the show as a new addition to its expanding Indian originals slate. Led by Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayyub, and Prayrak Mehta, the series also features Sai Tamhankar, Sikander Kher, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang, Chunky Panday, and Bhagavathi Perumal in a broad ensemble that suggests a character-heavy narrative with cross-generational appeal.

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Global Economy & Central Banks10 Oct 2026, 07:17 AM IST

South Africa’s Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Pursuit of War Crimes Justice

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, the South African jurist and former UN human rights chief, has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her long-running efforts to advance international law and hold perpetrators of war crimes and genocide to account. The award underscores the Nobel Committee’s view that durable peace depends not only on diplomacy, but also on credible justice mechanisms that deter impunity.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 05:14 AM IST

Modi Urges Global Cyber Fraud Framework as Deepfakes and Digital Crime Surge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a coordinated global framework to combat cyber fraud, deepfakes and other digital crimes while inaugurating the tenth edition of the India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi. He said governments, technology companies, telecom operators and financial institutions must work together to build mechanisms that can detect, deter and disrupt online abuse at scale.

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