UP Has Highest Backlog of Pocso Cases in India
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.
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.
A dispute between police and temple authorities over a special queue for devotees at Puri's Jagannath Temple led to a 30-minute halt in darshan. Senior officials had to intervene to restore order. Details inside.
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.
Ace your UPSC Prelims 2026 prep with this subject-wise quiz on Environment and Geography. Test your understanding of tigers, bomb cyclones, the Kyoto Protocol, and other key topics. Revise and check your progress now!
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.
Justice D'Cunha Commission submits final report on Karnataka's Covid-19 mismanagement, flagging deaths and irregularities in medical procurement worth over Rs 105 crore. Govt urged to release findings for transparency.
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love is medically cleared from NFL concussion protocol, but coach Matt LaFleur will start Clayton Tune in the season finale. Read why.
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.
Justice Cunha Commission submits its final report on alleged irregularities in PPE and medicine procurement during the pandemic under the previous BJP government in Karnataka. Read the key findings.
Explore the 5 technical AI breakthroughs that defined 2025, from DeepSeek's efficient models to AI winning gold at IMO and the first model trained in space. Discover what shaped the future.
Demow Rural Hospital in Assam achieves 5 consecutive years with zero snakebite fatalities. Discover the 'Demow Protocol' saving lives amid rising cases. Read the inspiring story.
Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur writes a formal letter to Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, alleging protocol violations and hostility during his recent visit. Details inside.
Jordan Love ruled out vs Ravens due to concussion protocol. Malik Willis gets the start for Green Bay in a high-stakes December showdown with playoff implications. Full details inside.
A tech professional's routine bike ride turned emotional as the Rapido driver shared his story of losing a fortune during the pandemic lockdowns, yet holding onto hope. Read this inspiring tale of resilience.
Tigress PN-224, moved from Madhya Pradesh, is acclimatising well in Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. Officials cite successful hunts & exploration as key signs. Read for details on the translocation project.
India launches first national burn treatment protocol to standardise care, curb 150,000 yearly deaths. Guidelines ban harmful home remedies like ice and toothpaste, stressing running water as first aid.
COVID-19 infections are growing in 31 US states as holiday travel and indoor gatherings create a perfect storm with flu cases. Experts warn of a potential winter surge. Read more.
A six-year-old girl from Diva, Thane, succumbed to rabies after a stray dog bite, despite completing the full anti-rabies protocol. The tragic case raises serious questions about treatment efficacy and stray dog management.
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice remains in concussion protocol, casting serious doubt on his availability for the crucial Week 17 Christmas Day game against the Denver Broncos.
Stefon Diggs reveals emotional sideline clash with Patriots' medical staff over a concussion protocol he disagreed with. Get the full story of his dramatic night and stellar performance.
India is developing a Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) protocol for V2X communication, aiming to bridge the gap between smart vehicles and infrastructure. This will enhance safety and efficiency for EVs and autonomous driving.
Three years after the Mekedatu padayatra, 10 Covid protocol violation cases against CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar remain unresolved. Learn about the legal scrutiny and calls for withdrawal.
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love suffered a concussion vs Chicago Bears on Dec 21. His status for the Ravens game is unclear as he enters the NFL's strict return protocol. Read details.
Chandigarh's estate office resolves 1,170 long-pending cases in a major drive. Over 500 cases were more than a decade old. Read about the cleanup effort.
Himachal Pradesh DGP issues orders restricting SDPOs and SHOs from briefing media. Only authorized officers can now share information. Read the full story on the new police media protocol.
Uttar Pradesh Police's guard of honor for religious storyteller Kathavachak in Bareilly triggers a major controversy over protocol misuse. Details inside.
A Delhi court acquits activist Shabnam Hashmi, citing prosecution's failure to prove charges beyond doubt in a 2020 lockdown violation case. Read the full details of the judgment.
Haryana establishes a national benchmark with a 99% DNA positivity rate in POCSO cases using a robust three-tier forensic protocol. Learn how this model ensures justice for children.