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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicCriminal laws

Topic: criminal laws

TMC to move resolutions on NEET, ‘hurried implementation’ of new criminal laws in Bengal Assembly

The 10-day Assembly session will begin on 22 July. Opposition BJP mulling moving a motion seeking discussions on alleged incidents of post-poll violence & mob assaults in the state.

‘Mooch’ ado about new criminal laws

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Hindenburg vs SEBI, ‘fiery’ Rahul-Modi standoff & ‘safeguards missing’ from criminal laws — global media

Global media discusses SEBI show-cause to Hindenburg over report on 'extensive impropriety' at Adani Enterprises and how Oppn is 'flexing muscle' in Parliament.

Training people & themselves — how Delhi Police are adjusting to new criminal laws

Delhi police stations held awareness sessions for people to ensure smooth enforcement. Officers have also been undergoing training, but appear both curious & nervous about new legislation.

1st FIR filed under new criminal laws in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi Police file one too

A street vendor in Delhi was booked in an FIR filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In Gwalior, an FIR was registered on the complaint of a person reporting the theft of their 2-wheeler.

Delhi Police set to adapt to new criminal laws, over 45,000 officers trained & booklets prepared

The Special Police Commissioner highlighted that the best part of the new system is that it focuses on 'justice' rather than 'punishment' with a victim-centric approach.

Chidambaram slams govt over new criminal laws, which come into effect today — ‘Cut, copy & paste job’

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Monday said this was another case of 'bulldozing' existing laws and replacing them with 3 new bills without adequate discussion or debate.

New criminal laws set to be enforced soon, a look at key changes that have sparked controversy

Senior advocate Indira Jaising joins list of jurists seeking deferment of implementation of new laws, scheduled for 1 July. Experts worried about lack of procedural safeguards, misuse.

Birubala Rabha, whose ‘untiring efforts’ led to anti-witch-hunting law in Assam, dies aged 70

Rabha, who campaigned against witch-hunting for decades & was awarded Padma Shri in 2021, had been battling cancer for three years.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.