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National Governance & Policy 16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Malappuram Court Hands 47-Year Rigorous Sentence in POCSO Case, Orders Additional Victim Compensation

A court in Malappuram has sentenced a man to 47 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, delivering one of the harsher punishments seen in such prosecutions. The court also directed the District Legal Services Authority to ensure additional compensation for the victim under the state’s victim compensation framework.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 04:04 PM IST

West Bengal Launches Statewide Special Drive to Expand Electoral Rolls Across All 24 Districts

West Bengal has begun a special statewide drive across all 24 districts to ensure eligible voters are included in the electoral rolls, following instructions issued by the Election Commission of India to state officials. The exercise is expected to intensify voter verification, address gaps in registration, and strengthen the integrity of the electoral database ahead of future polls. Officials are likely to focus on outreach, documentation checks, and field-level coordination to reduce exclusions.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 04:45 AM IST

Abdullapurmet Tahsildar, Surveyor Caught Taking ₹20 Lakh Bribe in Rangareddy District

Anti-corruption officials in Telangana have caught the Abdullapurmet tahsildar and a surveyor allegedly accepting a ₹20 lakh bribe in Rangareddy district, in a case that underscores persistent graft risks in land administration. The alleged payment was linked to an official favour, highlighting how revenue offices remain vulnerable to coercive rent-seeking despite repeated enforcement drives.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 08:39 AM IST

Bihar CM Orders District Chiefs to Act Within Two Hours on Sensitive Social Media Complaints

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed district magistrates and superintendents of police to respond within two hours to any sensitive social media-related complaint, after a spate of molestation and assault cases involving women and minors triggered embarrassment for the state government. The instruction signals a sharper administrative push to contain online abuse, accelerate police action and prevent digital harassment from escalating into physical harm.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility09 Oct 2026, 05:37 PM IST

Four Killed After Car Collides Head-On With Truck in Karnataka’s Dharwad District

Four people were killed when a car collided head-on with a goods truck near Amaragol village in Navalgund taluk of Karnataka’s Dharwad district on October 9. The crash underscores the persistent toll of high-speed road accidents on India’s rural highways, where mixed traffic, limited visibility and risky overtaking often turn short stretches of road into fatal corridors.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 07:59 PM IST

Four Sentenced to Life for Murder in Kalaburagi District

A court in Kalaburagi district has sentenced four people to life imprisonment for the murder of a man, delivering a significant verdict in a case that underscores the judiciary’s continued reliance on witness testimony and forensic evidence in violent crime trials. The ruling closes a criminal proceeding that had drawn attention for its implications on local law and order and the prosecution of serious offences in northern Karnataka.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM IST

MP Urges Chief Secretary to Enforce Union Protocols for District Officials

A Member of Parliament has called on the Chief Secretary to direct all District Collectors to ensure that officials follow Union government protocol guidelines, particularly on invitations to public functions. The appeal follows an order issued on January 12, 2026, stating that MPs representing a district must be invited to government-organised events in their constituencies.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Yes Bank Shares Sink 20% After Supreme Court Declares Rs 8,415 Crore AT-1 Bond Write-Off Illegal

Yes Bank shares plunged as much as 20% after India’s Supreme Court ruled that the bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds was unlawful, handing a major victory to bondholders. The decision could reverberate across India’s debt markets by sharpening scrutiny of how high-risk bank capital instruments are marketed, documented and extinguished in distress.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 11:13 PM IST

Yes Bank Shares Sink 20% After Supreme Court Rules Rs 8,415 Crore AT-1 Bond Write-Off Illegal

Yes Bank shares plunged as much as 20% after India’s Supreme Court ruled that the write-off of the lender’s Rs 8,415 crore additional tier-1 bonds was unlawful, handing a major victory to bondholders. The judgment is likely to reverberate across India’s banking and debt markets, sharpening scrutiny of how distressed banks treat hybrid capital instruments and how clearly such risks are disclosed to investors.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 01:17 PM IST

White House Defends New Press Secretary as Questions Mount Over Legal Credentials

The White House is standing by new press secretary Katie Zacharia after questions surfaced about whether she is licensed to practice law in any state where she has lived. The scrutiny has quickly turned into a test of vetting standards inside the administration, with critics pressing for clarity on her professional background and the qualifications attached to one of the most visible jobs in government.

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World Sports14 Oct 2026, 11:18 PM IST

Mark Walter Faces Fresh Legal Pressure as New Lawsuits Mount

Dodgers owner Mark Walter is confronting a widening legal front as a new wave of lawsuits adds to his mounting troubles, according to the New York Post. The developments raise fresh questions about litigation risk, reputational exposure, and the potential spillover for one of the most prominent investors in global sports and finance.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 07:12 AM IST

Hospitals, Police Withhold Medico-Legal Records as Protest Injured Seek Proof of Detention Abuse

Hospitals and police are refusing to readily share medico-legal case records with people injured while in detention, forcing patients to move between institutions in search of documents that could substantiate allegations of custodial abuse. Sources say hospitals often record injuries but are under pressure not to release the information during periods of protest, raising concerns over transparency, accountability, and access to justice.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM IST

Supreme Court Orders Delhi Authorities to End Illegal Detentions, Keep City Moving

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government and Delhi Police to stop illegal detentions and ensure the free movement of people, traffic, Metro services and rail operations, while stressing that all action remains subject to law and public order. The order comes amid protests in Delhi and sharp scrutiny of preventive detention powers, raising fresh questions about the legal limits of police action during demonstrations.

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