Patna, July 4 (IANS) The Bihar government has announced the establishment of 100 new Fast Track Courts as part of its efforts to strengthen law and order and ensure the speedy disposal of criminal cases across the state.Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary shared the decision through a social media post, stating that the government has prepared a comprehensive administrative roadmap to improve crime control and expedite the delivery of justice.He said the initiative is aimed at strengthening the stat…
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New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Commenting on the alleged Ram Mandir donation pilfering controversy in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) President, Alok Kumar, on Thursday said an FIR should be registered immediately. He stressed that any diversion of offerings made to Lord Ram’s temple amounts to an injury to the faith of the Hindu community. Speaking to IANS, Kumar said the matter is “sad and unfortunate” and urged swift legal action following reports of irregularities.“An…
New York, June 23 (IANS) At least 13 international human rights organisations called on the Government of Bangladesh to revise the proposed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could reduce the commission to a largely “symbolic body” lacking the authority and independence needed to ensure accountability.In a joint statement, the human rights organisations said that the Bangladeshi authorities must ensure that the bill aligns with international stan…
Colombo, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s growing narcotics challenge extends far beyond law and order concerns, intersecting with governance, public health, border security, education and economic vulnerability.From trafficking routes in Balochistan to cocaine distribution networks in Karachi’s affluent neighbourhoods, the evidence underscored a deeply entrenched ecosystem that has adapted to advancing technologies, shifting consumer demand and evolving regional dynamics, a report has stated.”In the c…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian on Tuesday called for stronger legal and institutional measures to tackle digital arrest scams, highlighting their growing threat to the rights, dignity and security of citizens. Speaking at an Open House Discussion on ‘Safeguarding Human Rights against Digital Arrest Scams’ organised by the NHRC in hybrid mode, Justice Ramasubramanian said cyber-enabled frauds have emerged as a serious challe…
Gandhinagar, June 8 (IANS) Newly appointed Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanender Singh Malik formally assumed charge on Monday and outlined an agenda centred on technology-driven policing, expanded CCTV surveillance, stronger action against narcotics networks, cybercrime prevention and faster resolution of public grievances.Malik, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who was serving as Ahmedabad Police Commissioner before his elevation, took charge at Police Bhavan in Ga…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A 75-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified assailants near a National Highway in Lodhianwa village under Jagdishpur Kotwali area of Amethi district in Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning, in a shocking incident that has triggered tension in the locality.The victim, identified as Hiralal Dwivedi, had reportedly stepped out of his home in the morning for routine work when the attack took place near the highway stretch. Locals said they heard gunshots and rushed towards th…
Hyderabad, June 5 (IANS) In a crackdown on tampering with vehicle number plates, Hyderabad police have seized 2,149 vehicles for violating rules. The seized vehicles include 2,046 two-wheelers, 52 four-wheelers, and 51 autorickshaws.Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar said on Friday that to safeguard peace and security in the city, police conducted intensive vehicle checks under ‘Operation Kavach’ on Thursday night.He personally visited the field in areas such as Jubilee Hills–Ven…
Dhaka, June 5 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a troubling deterioration in social safety indicators, with cases of child abuse, rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment in educational institutions regularly making headlines across the country, a report has highlighted. Citing social analysts and psychologists, ‘Pressenza International Press Agency’ reported that the “terrifying” surge in crime is being fuelled by four key factors: widespread drug abuse, declining moral values, weak social …
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday announced that the state government will establish two separate ministries, one for Public Grievances and another for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), to improve governance and address citizen concerns more effectively. The Chief Minister was speaking after chairing a high-level meeting with senior bureaucrats, including additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, district in-charge secretaries, senior police offi…