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National Governance & Policy 14 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Tanker Carrying 40,000 Litres of Ethanol Overturns Near Coimbatore, Spilling Fuel Across Vacant Land

A tanker transporting 40,000 litres of ethanol to Kochi overturned near Coimbatore after the driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and spill fuel onto surrounding vacant land. Police said the incident triggered a hazardous leakage, raising immediate concerns over fire risk and road safety along a key freight corridor in southern India.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences14 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Kerala High Court Says Police Fully Empowered to Tackle Drug Abuse in City

The Kerala High Court has clarified that police retain full authority to maintain vigilant oversight of drug and substance abuse-related activity in the city. The court said directions issued by a Single Bench would not prevent law enforcement from exercising the necessary watchfulness and action required to curb the menace.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Police Tighten Crackdown on Cracker Sales and Safety Compliance Across Rayalaseema Ahead of Deepavali

Police in Rayalaseema have stepped up inspections of firecracker shops, storage points and roadside sales as Deepavali approaches, with officials focusing on licensing, safe handling and fire-prevention norms. The enforcement drive reflects growing concern over accidental fires, illegal stocking and unsafe retail practices during the festival season.

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National Governance & Policy06 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Police Move to Seek Custody of All Accused in Pangappara Abhiram Murder Case

Police are preparing to seek custody of all accused in the Pangappara Abhiram murder case as investigators intensify efforts to reconstruct the sequence of events and establish the alleged conspiracy behind the killing. The move signals a more aggressive phase of the probe, with authorities expected to focus on motive, coordination, and the role of each suspect in the crime.

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World Politics & Diplomacy02 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

France Opens Attempted Murder Probe After Petrol Bomb Thrown at Police Amid Nationwide Protests

French prosecutors have opened an attempted murder investigation after a petrol bomb was thrown at police during a fresh wave of anti-government protests that swept cities across the country for a third consecutive weekend. The unrest has led to hundreds of arrests, underscoring the depth of public anger and the strain on law enforcement as demonstrations intensify. The incident marks a sharp escalation in a protest movement that has increasingly turned confrontational, raising concerns over public order, political stability, and the government’s ability to contain unrest without widening the social backlash.

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National Governance & Policy27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

One Held in Rape, Murder of Six-Year-Old Girl as Police Probe Deepens

Police have arrested one person in connection with the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl, a case that has triggered outrage and renewed scrutiny of child safety and criminal justice enforcement. Investigators are now working to establish the sequence of events, the suspect’s role, and whether additional people were involved.

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National Governance & Policy24 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Handlers Used Encrypted VoIP to Relay Live Media Updates to Shooters, Police Sources Say

Police sources say the shooters in the Tiger Shroff case were receiving real-time instructions from unseen handlers who monitored television and digital news coverage and passed updates through encrypted VoIP applications. The alleged coordination suggests a layered communication chain designed to exploit media reporting while reducing direct exposure for those on the ground.

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World Politics & Diplomacy24 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Mother Sues Police After Teen Starves to Death in Detention Case

A mother is taking police to court after her teenage daughter died of starvation months after being detained, a case that has intensified scrutiny of custody conditions and official accountability. The dispute raises urgent questions about duty of care, detention oversight, and whether authorities failed to protect a vulnerable minor in state custody.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 07:26 AM IST

At Least 33 Children and a Teacher Killed as School Roof Collapses in Pakistan

At least 33 pupils and one teacher were killed when a school roof collapsed across three classrooms in Pakistan, according to police. Children were buried under the debris in the early hours of a tragedy that has renewed scrutiny of school safety, building standards and emergency response capacity in the country.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:10 PM IST

Four, Including Three Juveniles, Held in BCom Student’s Murder After Fatal Clash Over Female Student

Police have arrested four people, including three juveniles, in connection with the killing of a BCom student during a violent clash that investigators say began over a dispute involving a female student. The prime accused remains absconding, and officers are continuing efforts to trace him while examining the sequence of events that escalated the confrontation into a fatal attack.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 03:41 PM IST

Koder House Fire Draws Fresh Scrutiny as Probe Continues Into Synagogue Arson

Police have said there is no direct information linking the fire at Koder House to the separate arson probe involving a synagogue, even as investigators await forensic findings to determine whether a short circuit triggered the blaze at the heritage property. The building remains closed, and any restoration or reopening is likely to require heritage and archaeological clearances.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 06:27 AM IST

Koder House Fire Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Probe Continues Into Synagogue Arson

Police are examining the fire at Koder House, a heritage property, amid a wider investigation into the synagogue arson case, but say there is no direct information linking the two incidents. Forensic findings are still awaited to determine whether a short circuit triggered the blaze, while the building remains closed and any restoration will require heritage and archaeological clearances.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 02:40 AM IST

Two Held in Vellore Over Jewellery Cheating Case

Police in Vellore have arrested two people in connection with a cheating case involving imitation jewellery, recovering around 1,080 grams of fake ornaments from their possession. The arrests point to a broader pattern of deception in the local jewellery trade, where counterfeit items can be passed off as genuine with significant financial harm to buyers.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM IST

Man Held in Tirupattur for Illegal Sand Mining from Palar River

Police in Tirupattur have arrested a man accused of illegally extracting sand from the Palar river, a case that again highlights the persistent challenge of riverbed mining enforcement in Tamil Nadu. The arrest underscores the continuing pressure on local authorities to curb environmental damage, protect water resources, and disrupt the informal supply chains that sustain illegal extraction.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

James Webb Telescope Spots Clues to Catastrophic Planet Collisions

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has identified unusual debris disks that appear to bear the chemical fingerprints of violent, planet-shattering impacts. The findings offer a rare window into the chaotic final stages of planetary formation, when rocky worlds can collide, fragment, and reshape the architecture of emerging solar systems. Beyond their astrophysical significance, the observations sharpen understanding of how common Earth-like planets may be across the galaxy.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 10:50 AM IST

Inside the AI Arms Race: Markets Price in a New Industrial Order

A New York Post exclusive and a wave of related coverage around Kevin Roose’s AI reporting underscore how artificial intelligence has moved from a technology story to a market-moving industrial contest. Investors are now weighing not only productivity gains and valuation upside, but also the possibility that the winners in AI could reshape labor, capital allocation, and long-term equity leadership. For global markets, the message is clear: AI is no longer a speculative theme at the margins. It is becoming a central driver of earnings expectations, infrastructure spending, and risk appetite across equities, with implications that extend from megacap technology to the broader economy.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Ganesh Procession Organiser Held a Month After 19-Year-Old’s Death in Crowd Commotion

Police have arrested a Ganesh procession organiser nearly a month after a 19-year-old died during a crowd commotion at a religious event, intensifying scrutiny over public safety planning at large gatherings. The case is likely to sharpen debate over accountability, crowd control, and the enforcement of permissions for mass processions in urban India.

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Startups & Venture Capital04 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

Inside ixigo’s Full-Stack Model: How Trains, Flights and Buses Are Funding Its Next Bets

Ixigo’s journey from a travel discovery platform to a full-stack bookings business is now central to its growth story. The company’s mix of trains, flights and buses has given it scale, repeat usage and a cash-generating base that can support newer bets in travel and adjacent services. As India’s online travel market matures, ixigo is positioning itself not just as a marketplace, but as an operating system for mass-market mobility.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 01:13 PM IST

Elder Christian C. Chigbundu Frames ‘Spiritual Immunity’ as a Moral Response to Turbulent Times

Elder Christian C. Chigbundu’s message on “spiritual immunity” arrives at a moment when faith communities are increasingly being asked to interpret instability, fear, and social fragmentation through a moral lens. The theme, carried in Church News, presents resilience not as withdrawal from public life but as disciplined spiritual formation capable of sustaining believers amid global uncertainty.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 10:07 AM IST

Chip City Abruptly Shuts All Stores After Rapid Expansion, Leaving Jobs and Growth Plans in Doubt

Chip City, the fast-growing cookie chain that became a familiar name in several U.S. markets, has abruptly closed all of its locations after years of aggressive expansion. The sudden shutdown has raised questions about the company’s financial health, its legal exposure, and the broader risks facing consumer brands that scale quickly without durable operating margins.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 08:29 PM IST

Three Soldiers Among Seven More Held in Bolarum Arms Theft Case as Police Probe Planned Robberies

Police have arrested seven more people, including three soldiers, in the Bolarum arms theft case, deepening a probe that now points to a wider criminal supply chain. Investigators say the stolen military weapons were allegedly intended for a series of robberies, while retired Havaldar Mallesh is accused of exploring buyers for the arms in West Bengal.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 05:22 PM IST

Three Soldiers Among Seven More Held in Bolarum Arms Theft Probe as Police Link Weapons to Planned Robberies

Police in Hyderabad have detained seven more people, including three soldiers, in connection with the theft of military weapons from Bolarum, widening a case that investigators say involved an attempt to move stolen arms into criminal hands. Authorities allege the weapons were intended for a series of robberies, raising serious concerns over insider access, military security, and the flow of stolen service arms into the underworld. Investigators also say retired Havaldar Mallesh explored selling the weapons to contacts in West Bengal.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:32 PM IST)

Man Allegedly Stages His Own Abduction to Extort Ransom From Father

Police in India are investigating a case in which a man allegedly fabricated his own kidnapping and used the hoax to demand ransom from his father. The episode has raised fresh concerns about the misuse of law-enforcement resources, family-linked fraud, and the ease with which staged crimes can trigger panic and public expenditure.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:42 PM IST)

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Likely to Launch This Month, Set for Six-Day Weekly Run

The long-anticipated Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper service is likely to begin operations this month, according to a Railway Board communication accessed by The Hindu. The train, numbered 27652 from KSR Bengaluru to CSMT and 27651 on the return leg, has reportedly been cleared on the basis of minutes from a February 16, 2026 meeting, signalling a major addition to India’s premium long-distance rail network.

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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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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:16 PM IST)

BJP Tells Karnataka Chief Minister to Prove Form 7 Claims or Resign

The BJP has escalated its attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over allegations linked to Form 7, demanding that he substantiate his claims or step down. Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra said the party would contest the matter through legal channels, signalling that the dispute is likely to move from political confrontation to courtroom scrutiny.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:31 AM IST)

BJP Accuses Congress of Double Standards Over Karnataka Paper Leak Allegations

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of selective outrage and political double standards after raising questions over an alleged paper leak in Karnataka’s Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination held in January. BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra said the opposition party had been quick to target the Centre on exam integrity while remaining silent on alleged irregularities in a Congress-ruled state. The charge has sharpened the political contest around recruitment transparency, a sensitive issue in a state where competitive examinations carry high stakes for job seekers.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:35 PM IST)

Five Transgender Persons Held in Extortion Case, Raising Questions Over Policing and Vulnerability

Police have arrested five transgender persons on allegations of extortion, a case that has quickly drawn attention to the intersection of law enforcement, social stigma, and the precarious economic conditions faced by gender-diverse communities in India. The arrests come amid a broader national debate over how authorities distinguish criminal conduct from the routine harassment and profiling that transgender people often say they endure.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:14 PM IST)

Five Transgender Persons Held in Extortion Case, Raising Questions Over Policing and Community Vulnerability

Police have arrested five transgender persons in connection with an alleged extortion case, a development that has drawn attention to both criminal allegations and the broader vulnerability of marginalised communities in India’s urban policing landscape. Authorities say the arrests were made after a complaint of coercion and unlawful demand for money, while rights advocates are likely to scrutinise whether the case was handled with due process and sensitivity.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (08:17 AM IST)

Simple Energy Secures Rs 1,750 Crore to Scale EV Two-Wheeler Push

Bengaluru-based Simple Energy has raised Rs 1,750 crore in fresh funding, a sizeable capital infusion that positions the electric two-wheeler maker for its next phase of expansion. The company said the money will be deployed across manufacturing, product development and retail as it seeks to strengthen its footprint in India’s fast-evolving EV market.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (07:36 AM IST)

Sanju Samson Says Constant Team Meetings and Activity Keep India Switched On After Rain-Interrupted Japan Match

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the team’s packed schedule of meetings, training and off-field activity has helped keep the squad mentally sharp during a rain-disrupted campaign in Sano. His remarks came after India’s truncated contest against Japan was pushed to the wire before a wet outfield forced a curtailed finish.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:55 AM IST)

Madras High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging S. Regupathy’s Thirumayam Win

The Madras High Court has rejected an election petition filed by TVK candidate C. Chinthamani challenging the victory of DMK leader and former Minister S. Regupathy from the Thirumayam constituency. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan’s ruling upholds the result of an election decided by a margin of 1,492 votes, closing a legal challenge that sought to overturn the outcome.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (02:47 AM IST)

Bolarum Arms Theft Accused Says Eight Others Helped Move Cache, Prompting Fresh Probe Into Buyers

The accused in the Bolarum arms theft case has told investigators that eight other people helped him steal the cache, widening the scope of a case already under close scrutiny. Police are now pursuing a fresh line of inquiry into who may have been prepared to buy the stolen weapons and ammunition, a development that raises concerns about the intended circulation of the cache beyond the original theft.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:48 PM IST)

Seven Arrested in Mangalhat Murder Case as Police Probe Deepens

Police have arrested seven people in connection with a murder in Mangalhat, intensifying scrutiny over the circumstances that led to the killing. The case has drawn attention to local law-and-order enforcement and the speed with which investigators moved to identify and detain suspects.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (02:16 AM IST)

India’s Privacy Debate Moves Beyond Surveillance to Doxxing, Voting Rights and Data Custody

India’s privacy debate is widening beyond cameras and facial recognition to include online harassment, electoral access and the handling of police-collected data by private firms. The central question now is not only who can watch citizens, but who is accountable when personal information is used to identify, intimidate or exclude them.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:26 PM IST)

Man Killed After Brawl in Vijayawada, Police Probe Trigger and Sequence of Violence

A man was killed after a violent brawl in Vijayawada, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal assault. Authorities are working to establish the sequence of events, identify those involved, and determine whether the clash stemmed from a personal dispute, local rivalry, or another trigger. The incident has once again underscored concerns over street violence and public safety in one of Andhra Pradesh’s key urban centres.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:17 PM IST)

14 Arrested as Police Hunt Content Creators Behind AI Videos That Triggered Ujjain Violence

Police in Ujjain have arrested 14 people and launched a search for the creators of AI-generated videos that falsely claimed authorities were demolishing an entire mosque structure, helping spark a volatile crowd movement toward the Shahi Masjid and a clash with police. The case has sharpened concerns over the speed at which synthetic media can inflame communal tensions and overwhelm local law enforcement before facts can catch up.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:54 PM IST)

Alleged Rape Probe Throws Indian University Into Turmoil as Hostels Empty

Police are trying to verify allegations that a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University in northern India, a case that has rapidly escalated into a campus-wide crisis. The claim has triggered panic among students, a sharp security response, and a wave of hostel departures, underscoring how sexual violence allegations can destabilize institutions before facts are fully established.

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