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The recent scandal to hit the recruitment process in the Karnataka State Public Service Commission, with the Chairperson facing allegations of nepotism, is only the latest in a series over the last few decades. Sharath S. Srivatsa takes an overview of the system

On July 10, six persons were killed across two homes in Daivalaguda, a peaceful farming village near Hyderabad. With investigations under way, the case raises uncomfortable questions about police procedure, anticipatory bail, victim protection and whether the tragedy could have been prevented

For many former Maoists, surrender only marks the beginning of a long journey. While they attempt to rebuild their lives through farming and family, rehabilitation remains a work in progress. Many continue to grapple with unemployment, inadequate skills, and challenges of reintegration, writes T. Appalanaidu

Governance in Andhra Pradesh has completely collapsed, he alleges

The Kozhikode Sessions Court is also expected to pronounce its order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by another DYFI leader, Ribesh Ramakrishnan, in connection with the case

The appeal was heard by a three-judge comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi

Four Bengali migrants from Birbhum who were detained by Delhi Police last year and pushed into Bangladesh were brought back to India on July 8, 2026 after a year-long legal battle. It was Samirul Islam who took up the cause of the migrant workers and provided help to the family

The Jagannath Temple in Puri holds its Rath Yatra every year on a date prescribed by its centuries-old ritual calendar. A branch of ISKCON, however, stages international events of the procession on dates that differ from the original, citing practical reasons. The divergence has sparked a controversy, with many in Puri viewing it as a challenge to the temple’s authority and its religious identity, finds Satyasundar Barik

The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December last year, following which it was referred to a joint committee of Parliament

Several institutions served notices over misuse of stocks, serving stale food to children and use of expired provisions in preparing mid-day meals at schools

Beginning from Sitara Grounds, Rath Yatra culminates Gundicha Mandir near Seethamma Vaari Padalu; streets abuzz with chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’

National BC Welfare Association demands basic amenities at welfare hostels, 34% reservations in local self-government institutions and an Act to prevent discrimination and social humiliation

They are accused of financing terrorist activities in J&K using money generated from narcotics smuggling