The West Bengal government has introduced dedicated helpline numbers aimed at giving citizens a direct channel to report allegations of corruption and irregularities in public administration. The initiative, announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is intended to strengthen accountability within the government system and make it easier for members of the public to raise complaints...
The recurring controversy surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test has renewed questions about whether India’s largest medical entrance examination requires more than temporary security measures. The latest concerns have highlighted weaknesses that may exist at different stages of the examination process, from the preparation of question papers to their handling, storage, transportation and eventual distribution to...
The health authorities in Kerala’s Kasaragod district have stepped up surveillance and preventive measures in Kanhangad following the death of a woman who was reportedly infected with H1N1 influenza, prompting renewed attention to the spread of seasonal respiratory infections in the region. The development has led local health officials to strengthen vigilance, monitor potential cases...
Author and columnist Shobhaa De has criticised Bollywood actor Salman Khan over a social media post concerning environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk. De described the actor’s brief message as “cringe” and questioned the nature of celebrity involvement in public and political conversations. The controversy emerged after Salman Khan shared a post expressing support for...
The dispute over criminal cases registered against students and protesters has intensified, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) saying that the government has yet to provide a written commitment to withdraw the FIRs or guarantee that students will not face fresh legal action in the future. CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said he met representatives...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, July 29, as the government advances a series of legislative measures during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation is among several important items listed for consideration by the...
The debate over India’s examination system and alleged paper leaks took an unexpected turn in the Lok Sabha as lawmakers from both the ruling alliance and the Opposition brought popular Gen Z expressions into a heated political exchange over proposed changes to the country’s anti-paper leak law. Terms such as “clock it”, “delulu”, “FOMO” and...
The Karnataka government has transferred the investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 400 veterinary officers through the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), in a move aimed at ensuring a more independent and comprehensive examination of the allegations. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the integrity of...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in the escalating dispute over Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, questioning the Centre’s position on whether the neighbouring state requires the consent of downstream states before proceeding with the plan. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Vijay...
A school van accident in Rajasthan’s Banswara district resulted in the death of one child after the vehicle crashed into a truck parked along the roadside, according to initial reports. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of schoolchildren travelling in private transport vehicles, particularly during daily commutes on busy roads. The crash...