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The BRS has urged the select committee to recommend withdrawal of the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2026, citing concerns over vague provisions, media freedom and dissent. It proposed alternative safeguards and wider public consultations.

Andhra Pradesh reported 31 election-related incidents across 13 districts during local body poll nominations on Thursday, including clashes, attacks and destruction of nomination papers. Police booked 16 cases, named at least 54 accused and warned of further legal action.

Union Minister Amit Shah said the full implementation of India’s new criminal laws would enable cases to be disposed of within three years, from filing of an FIR to the Supreme Court. He also highlighted dairy cooperatives and a drug-free Madhya Pradesh

Delhi Police have arrested four people for allegedly facilitating an interstate cyber-fraud network involved in digital arrest scams. The accused supplied mule bank accounts to syndicates linked to Cambodia and the UAE. A retired Army Colonel was allegedly cheated of Rs 15.50 lakh

Telangana police have ranked last among States in training officers on the new criminal laws, with 47.76 percent yet to undergo training. Ministry of Home Affairs data showed only 52.23 percent of the State’s 53,115 police officers were trained.

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 14-year-old neighbour in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, police said. The accused allegedly lured the toddler to a secluded spot. He has been detained, while police registered a case under BNS and POCSO provisions

Five men were arrested near Guruvayur Temple in Kerala for allegedly plotting to kill a spa employee by disguising themselves as women to enter her hostel. Police also seized 15 grams of cannabis and booked them under multiple laws

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Muslim polygamy. The petition seeks uniform application of bigamy laws, compulsory marriage registration and legislative measures to abolish polygamy, citing violations of equality and dignity

Former Pinapaka MLA Rega Kantha Rao has been booked by the Punjagutta police after a woman accused him of sexually exploiting her for years on the false promise of marriage. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Police detained two persons, including a juvenile, after a viral video allegedly showed two couples engaging in obscene acts near the Bhawan market area of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused in the case

Thane police have booked a father and son for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 46-year-old woman after a suicide note found on her mobile phone accused them of harassment. The FIR was registered following a complaint filed by the victim's son

Delhi Police cracked a fake robbery case within four hours in Rohini, arresting the complainant driver who staged a gunpoint heist of ₹5 lakh. Investigators found the entire cash stash hidden under the bonnet near the car battery compartment

Police registered an FIR over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Badrinath Temple after a complaint by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. Suspended official Pramod Nautiyal faces investigation as Uttarakhand ordered an independent high-level probe into the financial irregularities

Ayodhya Police raided the homes of eight people arrested in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, collecting documents and examining assets. Investigators have recovered ₹79.85 lakh so far, with police expected to seek custodial remand of the accused

Police have registered a gang rape case after a 40-year-old woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by three men in Virar West. Two accused have been identified, while investigators continue searching for the third suspect and probing the incident

The Karnataka Police have registered an FIR against rationalist writer K.S. Bhagawan following controversial remarks about Lord Ram and Hindu scriptures at a public event. He has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for hurting religious sentiments

Hyderabad Police have intensified inspections of the used vehicle market after Operation Kavach reportedly uncovered several violations. Commissioner CV Sajjanar warned dealers and buyers to follow legal procedures and cautioned against odometer tampering, fraudulent advertisements and illegal vehicle transactions.

A rape case has been filed in Varanasi against a 60-year-old neighbour accused of assaulting a Class 10 student in 2019 and allegedly blackmailing her for years. Police have registered a case under BNS and POCSO and are searching for the accused

The Union Home Ministry told Karnataka that existing laws like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita are sufficient to tackle hate speech and hate crimes, questioning the need for a separate state law. The controversial Bill faces opposition over concerns about free speech and potential political misuse

The recent tragic deaths of three young Indian women highlight the persistent crisis of dowry harassment. Experts blame deep-rooted societal stigma against divorce, immense familial pressure to adjust, low conviction rates, and a backlogged legal system for trapping victims in abusive marriages