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Palam fire inquiry report flags MCD, Delhi Fire Services lapses; 9 killed, 3 injured

A magisterial inquiry report on the Palam fire incident has been submitted to the Home Department. The report identified serious lapses by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi Fire Services. An electrical short circuit near the MCB box was the most probable cause of the fire. Combustible cosmetic…

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No action against peaceful NEET protesters, says Delhi minister

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood clarified no action against peaceful student protesters. This exemption does not apply to those facing criminal charges or involved in violence. The government agreed to demands after a 37-day protest and a 26-day hunger strike. The Supreme Court directed the release of arrested students under eighteen…

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Bihar govt assures no action against NEET protestors, to withdraw FIRs and release detainees

Bihar government will not pursue legal action against NEET protest participants. All arrests and detentions related to protests before July 26 will cease. The government will immediately begin withdrawing all related FIRs and notices. This decision ensures no future action will be taken against these individuals. The state aims to…

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West Bengal govt to bring two bills to tackle public disorder, attacks on police, public servants

West Bengal is introducing two new bills to combat public disorder, vandalism, and attacks on officials. One bill amends the Public Order Act to broaden its scope, while the other, the Public Safety Control and Anti-Social Activity Bill, aims to comprehensively address public safety threats. These measures, inspired by laws…

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Kerala CM launches 'Operation Toofaan' to combat drug abuse

Kerala's battle against drug abuse has gained new momentum with the launch of 'Operation Toofaan' by Chief Minister V D Satheesan. Faced with an alarming increase in substance use among young people, this initiative unites government agencies, schools, and parents in a concerted effort to dismantle drug networks.

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‘Insecure govt, can’t erase facts’: AG Noorani, Arundhati Roy’s books among 25 banned by J&K Home Dept

The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has banned 25 books – authored by a mix of Indian and international academics, political commentators, and religious scholars – accusing them of “propagating false narratives and secessionism”.

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Uttarakhand: PIL in Nainital HC challenging constitutional validity of UCC Act

Since the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, the UCC has been continuously challenged in the Nainital High Court. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Magisterial probe ordered into looting of arms from IRB camp in Manipur

An order issued by the Home Department on Sunday said “an unfortunate incident occurred on February 13 in which a mob mostly youths stormed the camp of 5th IRB located at Chingarel Tezpur and snatched away arms and ammunition leading to a confrontation between mob and security forces involving exchange…

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UK home secretary apologises over unlawful detention of Bahraini activist

Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei receives compensation from government after being stopped at Gatwick

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Madhya Pradesh CM meets Amit Shah amid delay in portfolio allocation; Congress claims govt being run from Delhi

Mohan Yadav meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah & BJP President J.P. Nadda in Delhi, Congress accuses him of seeking approval for portfolio distribution from BJP's central leadership.

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Delhi LG gives nod for filing appeal in Supreme Court in 1984 anti-Sikh riots related case

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given the go-ahead to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court judgement acquitting six accused in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UK minister Suella Braverman fired: Here’s what to know

Braverman was sacked after she criticised the police for being too lenient towards pro-Palestinian protesters.

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Case against cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli

The VV Puram police have registered a case against cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli for allegedly trying to create a law and order problem

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Government appoints three more Special Public Prosecutors to deal with Chandrababu Naidu cases

Government appoints three more Special Public Prosecutors to deal with Chandrababu Naidu cases. Issuing a G.O. to this effect, the government says the aim is to deal with the heavy workload of petitions in the trial court and the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

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Police, tech companies to launch ‘Bengaluru Cybersphere Centre for Excellence’

Bengaluru Police, in collaboration with tech companies, propose to launch "Bengaluru Cybersphere for Excellence" to improve cyber investigation and security. It will serve as hub for knowledge sharing, innovation, skill development, security, and partnership. Home Minister G. Parameshwara, police officials, and IT-BT representatives present. Lab to develop tech for law…

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Goonda Act against cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli revoked

Nearly five weeks after cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli was arrested by the city police under the Goonda Act, the Home Department has revoked the case, following a report by the State advisory board that there was a “lack of sufficient grounds“

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Karnataka government preparing framework for fact-check body: Minister Priyank Kharge

Editors Guild of India (EGI) has expressed concerns over the proposed fact-check unit of the Karnataka government.

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Maharashtra sets up special task force to trace foreign nationals without valid visa

The Maharashtra government has formed a Special Task Force to trace foreign nationals whose visas had expired before January 1, 2011, and who are therefore residing illegally in the State. An order to this effect was issued on Monday by the State Home Department. The new unit was set up…

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Vedike seeks KCOCA against Manikanth Rathod

Kalaburagi Nagarika Sauhardha Vedike, a consortium of various progressive organisations, staged a protest in Kalaburagi city on Sunday demanding the Home Department to invoke Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) 2000 against rowdy-sheeter and BJP candidate Manikanth Rathod and banish him from the district.

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Saudi Arabia, Britain Discuss Developing Joint Security Cooperation

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif held official talks with British Secretary of State for the Home Department Suella Braverman in London on Tuesday. Their discussions focused on ways to bolster and develop security cooperation between Riyadh and London. They underscored the strategic partnership between their ministries…

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