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The constable with Mantrayalam police found the body of a woman who allegedly ended her life in the Tungabhadra river floating in the waters, carried it on his back for nearly a kilometre through hilly terrain, before reaching the shore

The case was registered on October 8, based on a complaint by the victim.

The ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2025-26’ says the number of appeals and complaints pending on June 30, 2026, in 28 information commissions stood at 3,85,716; in 2025, it was 4,13,972

Justice Nagarathna said the focus should not be limited to disposing of cases. The system must also ensure that children receive education, counselling, medical care and legal assistance while their cases are pending.

Modi will denotify democracy itself, he says after government denotifies Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site

Unlike previous SIRs, which had elaborate processes for preparing fresh rolls to ensure that no eligible elector would be taken off the rolls, the current SIR exercise adopts a flawed process that has led to the exclusion of lakhs of eligible voters; a point-by-point comparison is provided

Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground named as alternative venues; police yet to issue SOPs for protests; activists say Jantar Mantar’s proximity to Parliament is crucial to making their voices heard

Court says 50% ceiling on total reservation is binding constitutional principle

Congress leader claims the CEC has sent him messages, and over 200 officers in government provide information

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Congress leadership is directionless; Anurag Thakur accuses party of invoking religion for political ends 

With this, the strength of the TVK in the 234-member House has gone up to 109

Police seize 10 motorcycles valued at approximately ₹6 lakh from the accused

According to the Education department, all eligible learners cleared the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test, enabling Lakshadweep to attain full literacy status under ULLAS, a Centrally sponsored scheme

Tamil Nadu says 11.719 tmcft shortfall is hurting Samba cultivation; Karnataka cites water scarcity and drinking-water needs as court reserves order 

According to the complaint, the posts are being circulated falsely attributing statements to her, and allegedly using fabricated posters featuring her photograph and the party symbol