Delhi High Court orders CBI probe into Tihar jail ‘extortion racket’

The Bench said a report of the inspecting judge, Central Jail 8 and Semi Open Prison, tendered to it in a sealed cover after a “thorough” inquiry, revealed “very disturbing facts” indicating criminal activities and irregularities in the functioning of Tihar Jail Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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Murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru: Two arrested for attempt on life of autorickshaw driver near Udupi

In a video statement, Superintendent of Police K. Arun said the arrested persons told the police that the attempt on the life of the autorickshaw driver was to seek revenge for the murder of Suhas Shetty Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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Fixing Bengaluru’s parking problem: The need to bell the cat

Haphazard, unregulated on-street parking is further adding to the chaos on Bengaluru roads. The Hindu finds that what is lacking is a political will to take decisions that may be unpopular, even as what needs to be done is clear, with the DULT’s Parking Policy 2.0 gathering dust for 12…

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Mamata Banerjee visits fire-ravaged hotel in central Kolkata, promises action against guilty

Ms. Banerjee reached the Mechua Falpatti area of Burrabazar and said that special committees comprising police, administration and fire services department are being set up to identify establishments which are flouting fire safety norms Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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