SC Split Verdict on Anti-Corruption Law's Prior Approval
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on the constitutionality of a 2018 provision requiring prior approval to investigate public servants under anti-corruption law.
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Best Horror Dramas on Apple TV: Enfield Poltergeist, Servant
Discover the top horror dramas on Apple TV in 2026, including 'The Enfield Poltergeist' and 'Servant'. This evolved genre offers mature, chilling stories for a new generation of viewers. Explore the list now!
Haryana Excise Officials Get 5-Year Jail in Graft Case
Two Haryana excise officials and a clerk sentenced to 5 years in jail for accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe. Special CBI court delivers verdict in 2015 corruption case. Details inside.
Uttarakhand HC stays order on lecturers' pay scales
Uttarakhand High Court stays govt order revising pay scales for 400+ lecturers. State must reply in 4 weeks. Lecturers challenged 2025 amendment as unconstitutional.
Kolkata AQI 558: PIL Declares Public Health Emergency
A PIL in Calcutta HC demands Kolkata's toxic air be declared a public health emergency after AQI hit 558, surpassing Delhi. Hearing on Jan 19.
Ranchi's Public Water Taps in Filthy Condition, Health Risk
Public drinking water taps across Ranchi are in a state of neglect, surrounded by garbage and filth, raising severe health concerns for hundreds of daily users. Read the full investigation.
US Public Broadcasting Body CPB Dissolves After Funding Cut
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key US media funding body for nearly 60 years, has voted to dissolve after Congress withdrew its federal funding. This marks a major shift for public media, impacting hundreds of local stations. Learn about
Chandigarh to Install Mobile Toilets at 10 Sites
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation earmarks 10 key locations for mobile toilets and water tankers to improve public sanitation and water access for residents and visitors.
Pune Public Policy Festival returns Jan 9-10
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
POHA Policy: Performance Over Human Accountability
Srinath Sridharan critiques India's 'POHA' culture, where civic failures causing death are tolerated if they don't affect personal comfort. Read his stark analysis.
Court orders eviction from Madh Island bungalow after 15-year fight
A Mumbai civil court has ordered a gardener's family to vacate servant quarters in Madh Island, dismissing their adverse possession claim. The legal battle spanned over 15 years. Read the full details.
Parliament Panel Intensifies Scrutiny of 24 Strategic PSUs
India's parliamentary committee plans heightened oversight of two dozen state-run firms in strategic sectors like nuclear energy and rare earths, aiming to boost compliance and performance. Learn about the impact on India's economic growth.
Indian Techie Calls Out Women Singing on Vietnam Cruise
A Kolkata-born techie's video confronting a group singing Bollywood songs on a Vietnam cruise lounge goes viral, igniting a global debate on public etiquette and cultural sensitivity while traveling.
Record 2.8 Million Use Public Transport on NYE
A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
Surat servant steals revolver, posts reel on Instagram
A fired servant in Surat stole his 70-year-old employer's licensed revolver, posted a Bhojpuri reel on Instagram, leading to a police chase. Read the full story of the audacious theft.
Abu Dhabi's AI Public Servant Debuts at GITEX 2025
Abu Dhabi unveils TAMM AutoGov, the world's first AI public servant promising proactive governance. Learn how it automates license renewals and payments.
Servant couple held man, daughter captive for 5 years in Mahoba
A shocking case of captivity emerges in Mahoba as a servant couple allegedly confined a 70-year-old retired railway clerk and his mentally challenged daughter for years to seize property. Read the full investigation details.
UP: Man dies after 3-year confinement, daughter skeletal
In a shocking Uttar Pradesh crime, a man died after being locked in a room for three years. His daughter was found in a skeletal state. The servant couple is accused of property greed. Read the full investigation details.
Ex-AG's Wife Murdered in Mohali, Servant Questioned
Ashok Kumari Goyal, 66, wife of ex-Additional Advocate General, found murdered in Phase 5 home. Servant tied up, police suspect robbery. Read the latest updates.
Mahoba Horror: Servant Couple Starved Retired Man, Daughter
A retired railway employee and his mentally ill daughter were allegedly confined and starved for five years in Mahoba by a servant couple seeking property. The shocking neglect came to light after the father's death. Read the full investigation.
Mahoba: Servant couple held man, daughter captive for 5 years
A retired railway employee in Mahoba died and his daughter was starved to a skeletal state after being confined by their servants for five years in a suspected property grab. Police investigation is ongoing.
SC Stays Sengar Bail, POCSO 'Public Servant' Debate
Supreme Court stays bail for ex-MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, spotlighting the urgent need for POCSO to recognise legislators as public servants to protect children from power abuse. Read the full analysis.
FIR: SIM of Shiv Sena MP Waikar Misused to Impersonate Official
Mumbai Police files FIR after a SIM card issued to Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar was misused to impersonate a public servant. Details on the investigation and political reactions inside.
SC Stays HC Order Suspending Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence
The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case, questioning if an MLA is a 'public servant' under POCSO. Read the full legal analysis.
Thiruvananthapuram Plans 10 Mobile Toilets for Hygiene
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
CBI to SC: HC erred in not calling MLA a public servant in Pocso case
CBI tells Supreme Court Delhi HC wrongly granted bail to ex-MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, ignoring SC's ruling that lawmakers are public servants. Hearing set for Dec 29.
Abu Dhabi's New Real-Time Indoor Air Quality System
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches HawAQM, a real-time indoor air quality observatory for schools, homes & offices. A proactive step for public health protection.
Women in Public Sphere: The Unending Trial
An analysis of how women, from Kristin Cabot to small-town India, face public scrutiny and harassment. Explore the societal voyeurism that demands a daily price. Read more.
Delhi HC Suspends Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence
Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, raising critical questions on legal definitions of 'public servant' under POCSO. Read the full analysis.
Delhi HC Suspends Ex-MLA Sengar's Life Sentence
Delhi High Court suspends Kuldeep Singh Sengar's sentence, ruling he isn't a 'public servant' under POCSO Act. Key details on the Unnao rape case verdict and legal implications.
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