politically motivated cases

In a notable escalation, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala has received a summons to report to Guwahati on May 23 as part of the Assam crime branch's investigation into a controversial passport matter involving Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. This comes after Pawan Khera faced scrutiny related to her passport and citizenship claims.

Slight Dip From 1,995 in 2023

The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny

Cybercrime in Andhra Pradesh surged by 8% in 2024, with fraud accounting for over half of the 2,528 cases. Victims lost nearly ₹970 crore, with investment scams originating from Southeast Asia being a significant concern. Authorities are intensifying awareness drives to combat these evolving threats.

An AIMIM corporator has been named a co-accused for allegedly helping a TCS employee, wanted in a sexual exploitation case, and her family secure rented accommodation. The corporator denies awareness of the woman's involvement, while political leaders accuse the AIMIM of supporting the accused. The AIMIM leadership maintains faith in the judicial process amidst the controversy.

Kangana Ranaut's viral marriage advice, sparked by a dowry death case, urges women to prioritize independence before tying the knot. Her message, 'No one is coming to save you,' resonates deeply, highlighting societal pressures and the need for self-reliance. The discussion underscores evolving relationship expectations and the importance of emotional security over traditional milestones.

A political storm erupted as Arvind Kejriwal compared PM Modi to Aurangzeb over ED raids on a Punjab minister. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu retaliated, calling Kejriwal 'Ahmad Shah Abdali' and accusing the AAP of corruption. BJP leaders dismissed Kejriwal's claims, stating the ED action targets graft, not political vendetta.

For India, however, the core issue remains action rather than acknowledgment, with MEA reiterating New Delhi’s repeated appeals to Ottawa to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements operating from its soil

The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court's acquittal of 21 police officers and others in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kausar Bi, and Tulsiram Prajapati alleged fake encounter case. The court found the prosecution failed to establish abduction, conspiracy, or murder, deeming the evidence insufficient to overturn the initial verdict. Appeals by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann accused the BJP of orchestrating twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar as a tactic to spread fear and violence for the 2027 Assembly elections. He alleged the party seeks electoral mileage by creating unrest, particularly after the recent sacrilege law's passage. Investigations are ongoing, with security agencies exploring potential cross-border links.