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Encounter actions in U.P. undermining criminal justice system, making society barbaric, says former U.P. top police officials

Encounter actions in U.P. undermining criminal justice system, making society barbaric, says former U.P. top police officials

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Amid the debate over the encounters in Uttar Pradesh, after the State government released figures of such operations, retired Director General of Police rank officials from U.P. on Saturday (June 6, 2026) said through this policy the whole society is “made barbaric”, adversely affecting the growth of the democratic system, adding that these encounter actions fundamentally undermine the criminal justice system and foster a culture of lawlessness.   “Our society has unfortunately given social recognition to such acts of encounters. During the V.P. Singh regime, a Maro Maro [hit hit] campaign was launched in early 1980s. But, for the first time, the State in the last nine years under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rule has made encounters an instrument of controlling crime. In a Ghaziabad village, the mother of the victim demanded the accused body must be shown to the family after his encounter. People are accepting encounters as legal, moral acts, which in reality is a barbaric medieval act. Instant justice through encounter, is an extrajudicial killing, a black chapter for the society. Through the …

Kiren Rijiju accuses Trinamool Congress of undermining elections in West Bengal

Kiren Rijiju accuses Trinamool Congress of undermining elections in West Bengal

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) submitted a petition to the Election Commission of India (ECI), raising concerns over alleged attempts by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to “hijack” the elections in West Bengal, calling the matter “very serious” and detailing the issues during a meeting with the Commission. Rijiju made the remarks while addressing a joint press conference along with Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Sukanta Majumdar following a meeting with ECI officials at Nirvachan Sadan. A BJP delegation met the Commission and formally submitted its concerns regarding the conduct of elections in the state, reported IANS. “We have come to submit a petition to the Election Commission. This is a very serious petition, and we have brought a very important issue to their attention. In the ongoing elections across five states, but particularly in West Bengal, there are attempts to completely hijack the elections, capture democracy entirely, and deprive people of their right to vote,” Rijiju said. He accused the ruling TMC and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata …

India-US trade deal: Priyanka Gandhi alleges Centre undermining farmers

India-US trade deal: Priyanka Gandhi alleges Centre undermining farmers

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Days after the India-US trade deal, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday alleged Centre of undermining farmers and workers. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi shared a video of Opposition MPs protesting outside the Parliament during the on going Union Budget 2026 session. The leader accused the Centre of working against the interests of farmers and workers. In a statement, Congress leaders alleged that the government first weakened labour rights by introducing the new Labour Codes and later compromised farmers’ interests under pressure from the United States during a trade deal. She claimed that the conditions agreed upon in the reported US trade agreement would severely impact Indian farmers. It said such terms could “break the backbone” of the farming community. Congress leaders argued that the government should protect domestic agriculture rather than accept conditions that may harm rural livelihoods. नरेंद्र मोदी सरकार ने पहले लेबर कोड लाकर मजदूरों के अधिकारों पर हमला किया, फिर अमेरिका के दबाव में किसानों के हितों से समझौता कर लिया। अमेरिकी ट्रेड डील में जिस तरह की शर्तें …

Supreme Court Flags Growing Trend Of Overturning Own Verdicts, Warns Of Undermining Authority | India News

Supreme Court Flags Growing Trend Of Overturning Own Verdicts, Warns Of Undermining Authority | India News

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Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 05:30 IST The court underscored that the legitimacy of judicial power rests not on achieving ‘perfect correctness’, but more so on the certainty and finality of judicial outcomes The observations were made by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih while hearing a plea for the modification of a bail condition in a 2019 murder case. File pic/PTI The Supreme Court has issued a strong warning against a “growing trend” of litigants seeking to reopen and overturn its own settled verdicts before differently constituted benches. The apex court cautioned that this practice poses a serious threat to “undermine” its authority and credibility, while also weakening the constitutional mandate of finality in its rulings. The observations were made by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih while hearing a plea for the modification of a bail condition in a 2019 murder case. The bench lamented that in the recent past, there has been a noticeable trend where verdicts, irrespective of the time elapsed or the composition of the …

BJP`s CR Kesavan slams Congress MLA Manjunath for undermining Armed Forces

BJP`s CR Kesavan slams Congress MLA Manjunath for undermining Armed Forces

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CR Keshavan, National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday condemned Kothur Manjunath, Karnataka congress MLA for his reported remarks questioning the authenticity of Operation Sindoor, calling an attempt to ‘defame, discredit and deplorably attack’ the Indian armed forces. CR Keshavan said, “Many statements of Congress leaders reflect their anti-armed forces mindset. Through his obnoxious and foul-mouthed statement, Congress MLA Manjunath tried to defame, discredit and deplorably attack the armed forces. He has the audacity to question the authenticity and the legitimacy of Operation Sindoor. His deplorable comments are not just unpatriotic, they are anti-national.But what better do you expect from Congress?” Keshavan also called Manjunath’s remark ‘unpatriotic’ and ‘anti-national’, reported by ANI. Further targeting Congress, Kesavan said that they have a ‘history of mocking the armed forces.’ “Do you expect the Congress party to condemn Manjunath? No, because they have a history of mocking the armed forces. How the Congress Party has failed to stand by the nation and our armed forces will never be forgotten nor forgiven,” he said. The ongoing controversy …

MHA panel, formed on US inputs, recommends legal action against those undermining security of both nations – India TV

MHA panel, formed on US inputs, recommends legal action against those undermining security of both nations – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE MHA, North Block The High-Powered Enquiry Committee constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs submitted its report on Wednesday, recommending strict legal action against individuals, organised criminal groups and terrorists who undermine the security interests of both India and the United States of America. The panel was constituted in November 2023 based on the information provided by US authorities regarding the activities of some organised criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc. In their latest press release, the Home Department stated that the panel received full cooperation from the US authorities and that it followed their lead while conducting its investigation. It read, “The Enquiry Committee conducted its own investigations, and also pursued leads provided by the US side. It received full cooperation from US authorities and the two sides also exchanged visits.  The Committee further examined a number of officials from different agencies and also scrutinised relevant documents in this connection.” “After a long enquiry, the Committee has submitted its report to the government and recommended legal action against an individual, whose earlier …

IOA president PT Usha accuses sports ministry of undermining sports governance

IOA president PT Usha accuses sports ministry of undermining sports governance

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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha accused the sports ministry of interfering in the affairs of national federations in a strongly worded letter. Usha said the ministry has “undermined the credibility of sports governance”. With the ministry at loggerheads with the IOA for recognising the Indian Golf Union (IGU) elections won by the Harish Kumar Shetty-led faction, Usha said sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya is not being “properly apprised” of various important issues concerning national federations, including the contentious IGU polls. In a letter dated January 2 and signed by the undersecretary, the ministry said the IOA’s act of according recognition to Shetty’s faction can “create avoidable duplication and confusion” which may not withstand legal scrutiny. In her response, Usha said, “The manner in which this letter has been issued appears procedurally incorrect and reflects a lack of verification of the facts on record and a complete non application of mind by the Under Secretary.” “Sir, since I have assumed office in the lOA, it has become more and more apparent that the staff of …

Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine, McConnell says | News Today News

Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine, McConnell says | News Today News

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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees seeking confirmation should “steer clear” of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine. “Efforts to undermine public confidence in proven cures are not just uninformed — they’re dangerous,” McConnell said in a Friday statement. “Anyone seeking the Senate’s consent to serve in the incoming Administration would do well to steer clear of even the appearance of association with such efforts.” The 82-year-old lawmaker’s statement appeared to be directed at Trump’s nominee for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after a report that one of his advisors filed a petition to revoke approval for the polio vaccine in 2022. It was a sign that Kennedy, who has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism, could face resistance in the soon-to-be GOP-controlled Senate. “Mr. Kennedy believes the Polio Vaccine should be available to the public and thoroughly and properly studied,” said Katie Miller, the transition spokeswoman for Kennedy, in response to questions. The New York Times reported Friday that a …

Kerala government indicts suspended IAS officer N. Prasanth for ‘undermining civil services and tarnishing administration’

Kerala government indicts suspended IAS officer N. Prasanth for ‘undermining civil services and tarnishing administration’

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Suspended IAS officer N. Prasanth (file) The Kerala government has indicted N. Prasanth, a suspended IAS officer, for “undermining the administrative machinery and tarnishing the government’s reputation.”  In a damning charge memo, Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan stated that Mr. Prasanth’s actions had caused “irreparable injury” to the government.   Ms. Muraleedharan said Mr. Prasanth’s combative social media posts and accusatory interactions with the media had a “deleterious effect” on the administration and “cast shadows of doubt” on the civil service.  The Chief Secretary found Mr. Prasanth prima facie guilty of public vilification (of colleagues), irresponsible behaviour unbecoming of an officer, scant regard for the service’s cohesion, grave indiscipline, insubordination, and violation of high ethical standards, integrity, honesty, accountability, good behaviour, and courtesy.  Rules violation Ms. Muraleedharan also accused Mr. Prasanth of repeatedly using the press and social media to vindicate the latter’s actions, which violated the provisions of the All India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968.  She also accused Mr. Prasanth of derogatory comments and “indirect statements” about A. Jayathilak, Additional Chief Secretary for Taxes, and …

Why Mahayuti, Union govts keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Cong

Why Mahayuti, Union govts keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Cong

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Ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra elections 2024, the Congress on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by posing questions to him on Maharashtra and asked why the Mahayuti and the Union governments keen on “undermining” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Ahead of Prime Minister Modi`s rallies in Maharashtra, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to him, including what is his vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada. Why is the Mahayuti and the Union Government keen on “undermining” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Ramesh asked. “Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – one of India`s greatest sons, whom the Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra and its patron in New Delhi have been undermining,” Ramesh said in a post on X. Seven years ago, the PM laid the foundation stone for a 696-feet statue of Shivaji Maharaj in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai but it has since been silently abandoned by his government, he said. “In a petty effort to spite the people of Maharashtra after their stinging debacle on June 4th, they removed the …