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Poll inducements worth over Rs 400 crore have been seized across poll-bound states and UTs since February 26. This includes significant amounts of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and other freebies. Tamil Nadu leads with the highest seizure value, as the Election Commission reviews poll readiness and deploys enforcement teams.

Over 140 legal professionals and activists have urged President Murmu to reject the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. They argue the bill, passed hastily, violates constitutional rights by removing the right to self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for identity certificates, potentially excluding marginalized transgender individuals from essential protections.

Delhi leads national parties in donations for FY 2024-25, contributing Rs 2,639.4 crore. Maharashtra and Gujarat follow with significant contributions. The Association for Democratic Reforms report highlights a substantial increase in total donations, with corporate entities being the primary source.

CBI has registered a bank fraud case against former Reliance Telecom directors Satish Seth and Gautam Doshi, along with public servants, following a complaint by State Bank of India. The alleged fraud amounts to Rs 115 crore. Searches were conducted at the directors’ residences, and documents related to loan transactions were recovered.

China’s envoy to India, Xu Feihong, asserted that India and China’s progress stems from their people’s efforts, not external aid, subtly countering US remarks. He urged win-win cooperation and cautioned against those seeking to sow discord between the neighbours. Xu also highlighted the need for China and India to champion developing nations amidst rising global

Fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi has lost his final bid to reopen his extradition appeal in London. Judges expressed concern over the use of ‘proscribed treatment’ to obtain confessions in India, but stated they would have reopened the appeal were it not for government assurances. Modi now faces extradition within a month, with limited avenues for

J&K police’s economic offences wing raided three locations in Srinagar and Budgam in connection with an alleged fraud. Two men are accused of issuing fake medical procurement orders and impersonating government officials to siphon off funds during the Covid-19 pandemic. A Delhi-based firm filed a complaint alleging deceitful inducement for medical supplies, leading to the

In Shopian’s Hirapora village, 55-year-old Ulfat Bano has been Kashmir’s first postwoman for over three decades, delivering mail on foot through challenging terrain and harsh winters. Despite the physical toll, her passion for connecting people fuels her dedication. She finds immense satisfaction in bringing good news and parcels to her community, viewing her work as

Counter Intelligence Kashmir busted a terror recruitment module with links to handlers across the LoC and Bangladesh. Raids across three districts yielded incriminating materials. A Bangladesh-based LeT operative, Shabir Ahmad Lone, allegedly coordinated recruitment and network expansion, operating as a most wanted terrorist from abroad. An associate was previously arrested.

Appearing defiant in London, Nirav Modi testified in a civil trial, denying owing Bank of India over $10.7 million. He claimed banks, CBI, and ED destroyed his 20-year business, asserting no fraud against Punjab National Bank. Modi alleged PNB colluded with CBI, leading to an FIR without his input, and ED’s actions halted his operations.