Authority Abuse Cases Spark Action, But Deterrence Lags
Three recent incidents of authority abuse have led to action against offenders, yet systemic power imbalances continue to undermine effective deterrence in India.
Three recent incidents of authority abuse have led to action against offenders, yet systemic power imbalances continue to undermine effective deterrence in India.
Koraput vigilance division registered 41 criminal cases against 82 public servants and private persons in 2025, with significant cash and property seizures.
Haryana's aggressive anti-narcotics drive in 2025 led to a record 3,738 FIRs and 6,801 arrests, smashing interstate networks and seizing drugs worth crores. Read the full report on the state's biggest crackdown.
Ernakulam reports a sharp rise in leptospirosis deaths, with 43 fatalities in 2025 versus 23 in 2024. Health officials cite poor prophylaxis intake and new symptoms. Urgent medical follow-up advised.
Ahmedabad traffic police data shows a 49% surge in fatal hit-and-run cases in 2025, outpacing overall accident growth. Experts blame driver behaviour and enforcement gaps.
Delhi faces a dual threat from stray dogs: over 5,000 bites in 2024 and a sharp rise in road accidents. Experts call for urgent, humane population control measures. Read the full report.
Gandhinagar reports 11 new typhoid cases. 85 patients are currently under treatment. Health teams conduct door-to-door surveillance and repair water leaks. Read for details.
A cervical cancer awareness event featuring a quiz and skit will be held in Bengaluru on January 20. India reported over 1.27 lakh new cases in 2022, highlighting a critical public health need.
Ernakulam district in Kerala has 35 active leprosy cases, with a significant number among migrants. Health officials launch a detection drive to prevent spread and deformity. Learn the symptoms.
Uttarakhand High Court's new circular mandates serving summons via WhatsApp & email in cheque bounce complaints, modernising legal procedures. Read the full details.
Over 5.5 lakh cheque bounce cases are choking Delhi's courts, causing years of delays. A failed digital court experiment and lack of reforms leave litigants in limbo. Explore the crisis and solutions.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
Over 100 suspected typhoid cases linked to water pipeline leakages in Gandhinagar. Amit Shah orders immediate repairs and medical aid. 94 patients currently hospitalized.
Gujarat's EMRI 108 service recorded a staggering 98,582 heart-related emergencies in 2025, a 16% annual spike. Ahmedabad leads with 27,297 cases. Experts blame lifestyle diseases. Read the full analysis.
Haryana Police's STF cracks down on overseas crime networks, deporting five gangsters and reporting a significant drop in extortion. Read about their major 2025 operations.
Garhwa district sees a marginal drop in TB cases from 2,164 in 2024 to 1,870 in 2025 (Jan-Nov). Health officials cite patient negligence in treatment as a major hurdle to eradication.
India's 54 million pending cases, nearly half involving the state, shave 1.5% off GDP yearly. A five-point agenda to curb government's compulsive litigation culture is crucial for justice and economic growth.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) areas in Kolkata report a significant reduction in dengue cases, with 440 in 2025 being the third-lowest since 2017. Civic officials credit year-round control measures. Read more.
Chennai Corporation deploys drones for larvicide spraying and intensifies fogging to tackle rising mosquito density and prevent dengue. Officials say the peak season is over, but vigilance continues. Read more.
Coimbatore sees a significant drop in serious crimes like murder and assault in 2025, though drug peddling cases rise. Police report higher conviction rates but struggle with burglaries. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Vijayawada registered 115 cases in 2025, achieving a 46% conviction rate. DG Atul Singh outlines plans for 2026, including AI tools to fight graft. Read more.
Delhi courts disposed more POCSO cases than registered in 2025, yet a massive backlog of decade-old cases and a 9% conviction rate plague the system. A new report calls for urgent judicial reforms.
A 12-year-old boy, a young man, and an elderly woman died in separate road mishaps in Nagpur between Dec 31 and Jan 1. Police have registered cases against the drivers involved.
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
Telangana police encountered resistance while conducting breathalyser tests on New Year's Eve. Over 500 cases were registered across multiple districts, with vehicles seized and offenders jailed.
Mumbai saw a 37% reduction in drunk driving cases this New Year's Eve. Police credit year-long crackdowns and FIRs. Read the full report on road safety efforts across the MMR.
A new report reveals Delhi's high disposal rate for POCSO cases, highlighting progress and challenges in justice for child sexual abuse victims. Read the key findings.
Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha stated the state government could examine land-related cases against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav if raised in public forums. Read the latest political developments.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a 97% decline in malaria cases, putting India on the brink of eradicating the disease. Read about the national strategy and achievements.