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'Gamekeeper became poacher': What the court said in Jeyaraj-Bennik's custodial murder
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (1254+ words) TW: Mention of police violence and brutality. Echoing the Supreme Court's warning that when custodians of the law themselves commit such crimes no one can feel safe, Judge K Muthukumaran invoked the "rarest of rare" doctrine to hold that life…...
EPS says Stalin would have "gone" in COVID, CM says he doesn"t fear death
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (358+ words) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami were engaged in a war of words on Thursday, April 9, over the latter's remarks against the DMK chief, saying that he would have perished during COVID-19." Addressing…...
Special court in Bengaluru adjourns verdict in BJP leader's murder case to April 15
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (358+ words) The Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru has adjourned the pronouncement of its judgment to April 15 in the murder case of BJP leader and Zilla Panchayat member Yogesh Gowda, in which sitting Dharwad Rural Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni is…...
Father alleges foul play after son found dead in Bengaluru hostel
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (340+ words) The father of a Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) student who reportedly died after falling from the ninth floor of his hostel in Bengaluru has alleged a cover up by the institution." Nineteen-year-old BTech student Lakshya Mishra reportedly fell…...
Which Smart TV Is Best for a Bedroom or Guest Room in 2026?
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (433+ words) How to choose the right compact Smart TV Not all compact Smart TVs are built the same " and what works perfectly in a living room may not be the right fit for a bedroom or guest room. Screen size, resolution,…...
Kerala Police orders removal of social media posts carrying EC letter with BJP seal
2+ week, 2+ day ago (201+ words) A day earlier, a political row erupted after it was noticed that the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an official document, with the Kerala BJP unit's seal on it." However, the ECI claimed that the incident was "purely a…...
ECI accused of bias after singling out TMC in poll conduct warning
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (369+ words) The official handle of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday, April 8, published a post specifically targeting the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party. It insinuated that the party was involved in poll violence, disturbance, and other malpractices during the elections....
Self identification and the transgender law: An Ambedkarite view
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (542+ words) Debates around amendments to India's transgender law have once again brought the question of self-identification to the forefront. Much of the public discourse frames gender self-determination as an aspect of individual liberty " the freedom to define oneself, coupled with a…...
Karnataka HC refuses to issue "blanket directions" on prevention of custodial torture
5+ hour, 43+ min ago (449+ words) The bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha however, issued notice to the state government to file a response over the death of Darshan, a Dalit man in Bengaluru, allegedly due to custodial torture." "We are only…...
Polling begins smoothly in Puducherry for 30 seats
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (379+ words) Polling commenced smoothly across the Union Territory of Puducherry on Thursday, April 9, morning, with voters turning out steadily at booths to elect representatives to the 30-member Assembly. Election officials reported a calm and orderly start, with no major disruptions in…...