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Topic: CCTV cameras

Bitter pill: Pharmacists upset over Delhi govt’s advisory making CCTV cameras ‘mandatory’

After citywide crackdown in June, Delhi govt is moving to curb illegal sale of dual-use and prescription-only drugs. It's an advisory, not mandatory, not all can afford, say pharmacists. 

Why Delhi still awaits the 9,945 CCTVs promised after 20-yr-old was dragged to death at Kanjhawala Mor

In 2023, MHA had asked Delhi Police to increase CCTV surveillance after Anjali Singh was dragged on New Year’s eve. The proposed CCTV cameras are still in tender process.

3.5 lakh CCTV cameras installed under Op Trinetra helped solve 1,355 cases, say UP Police

As many as 12,200 CCTV cameras were installed at 4,200 locations across UP's Sambhal district under Operation Trinetra.

Good deed at gunpoint — how ‘robbers’ ended up giving Delhi couple Rs 100

Accused allegedly handed over Rs 100 to the couple after discovering that they had no money or valuables. One of them has claimed he was inspired by gangster Neeraj Bawana.

‘Har Ghar Camera’— In Gorakhpur village, 103 CCTVs crack down on crime & romance

Nakaudi Khas village prides itself as the London of Gorakhpur because of the ‘third eye’ watching every move of residents thanks to ‘Har Ghar Camera’ police scheme.

Noida woman held for slapping guard over ‘delay in opening gate’ gets off after paying fine

Video of incident is viral and case was registered against the woman at Phase 3 police station in Noida on complaint from the security guard.

Only 10.5% of cops in India are women & 1 in 3 police stations has CCTV, finds report

India Justice Report, compiled by groups working towards reform of the justice sector, says it will take 33 yrs for India’s police force to achieve 33% women representation.

West Bengal govt to install CCTV cameras in Kolkata’s containment zones

The state will install 500 CCTV cameras in over 480 containment zones in Kolkata to see if people are violating Covid-19 norms at these zones, an official said.

Few CCTV cameras on JNU campus, and a guard strength down by half from last year

JNU administration blames lack of CCTV cameras on students, says JNUSU opposed move to install them all over the campus.  

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The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.