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Hyderabad Village Reels After Six Murders; Investigation Raises Systemic Questions

A tranquil farming village near Hyderabad was shattered by the brutal murder of six individuals last month. The ongoing probe raises serious concerns about police procedures and victim safety.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 17, 2026

India

KPSC Recruitment Under Scrutiny Again Amid Nepotism Allegations

The Karnataka State Public Service Commission (KPSC) faces renewed allegations of nepotism, highlighting a long-standing pattern of recruitment irregularities.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 17, 2026

India

NEET Leak Probe: CBI Alleges ₹5 Lakh Paid to Paper-Setter, 111 Questions Matched

CBI probe into the NEET paper leak reveals an alleged ₹5 lakh payment to an NTA paper-setter, with 111 questions reportedly matching the exam.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 16, 2026

India

KCET 2026 Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Results Declared by KEA

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the final seat allotment results for Round 1 of KCET Counselling 2026, crucial for professional course admissions.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 16, 2026

India

Meghalaya's Culinary Identity Reimagined: Chefs Champion Indigenous Flavours Beyond Momos

Shillong's culinary scene is undergoing a quiet revolution as local chefs move beyond popular perceptions, spotlighting Meghalaya's rich, authentic food heritage.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 16, 2026

India

Supreme Court Slams Patna HC Ruling on Attempted Rape, Orders Judicial Sensitivity

India's Supreme Court expressed grave concern over a Patna High Court ruling that removing a woman's salwar did not constitute attempted rape, mandating judicial sensitivity.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 16, 2026

India

Supreme Court to Draft Procedure for Urgent Petitions Post-Working Hours

India's Supreme Court is set to introduce a new Standard Operating Procedure for hearing urgent petitions concerning life and liberty outside regular court hours.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 15, 2026

India

Supreme Court Fines Samay Raina, Four Others ₹3 Lakh Each Over Unfulfilled Promise to Disabled

The Supreme Court fined comedian Samay Raina and four others ₹3 lakh each for failing to organise a promised show for disabled individuals, previously facing court anger.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 15, 2026

India

Speaker's Decision Looms Over Rebel TMC Faction's Merger with NCPI

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to decide on the merger of a faction of Trinamool Congress MPs with the National Congress Party of India (NCPI) before the Monsoon Session.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 15, 2026

India

Supreme Court Acquits 17 in 26-Year-Old Dowry Case, Cautions Lower Courts

The Supreme Court has acquitted seventeen individuals in a decades-old dowry death case, criticising lower courts for disregarding crucial defence evidence.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 15, 2026

India

Government Mandates Strict Adherence to Child Abuse Content SOPs for Social Media

The Indian government has reiterated its firm stance on social media platforms, mandating strict adherence to SOPs for detecting and reporting child abuse material. Non-compliance will invite legal ac

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 14, 2026

India

Bidadi Township Survey Halted by Angry Farmers, Political Row Deepens

A land survey for the proposed Bidadi Township project in Karnataka descended into chaos as women farmers confronted officials, intensifying a political flashpoint.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 14, 2026

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