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Monday, September 8, 2025
TopicIndian police

Topic: Indian police

Police used brain forensics in 700 cases even though it’s banned as court evidence

As India’s criminal justice system grapples with how to use BEOS, the government has made forensic sciences a top national priority. The country aims to have at least 150,000 forensic experts by 2028.

Why aren’t we outraged by Akshay Shinde’s encounter killing? We don’t want the answers

The moment the principle of letting the police kill anyone they claim is guilty is extended to the killing of middle-class people, the public response is suddenly very different.

Let’s push for ‘One Nation, One Police’ too, along with ‘One Nation, One Election’

A country like India, with fissiparous elements in different regions, must have a strong federal government. And a strong federal government must have a uniform police structure.

‘No reels or stories in uniform’ — Himachal Police tell cops to lay off social media swag

Himachal DGP has issued a circular telling cops to refrain from flaunting their uniform or sharing official information on social media. ‘People can pursue talent after hours,’ says DGP.

Budget 2023 energising debates on defence spending but Indian police left begging

For years, experts have argued the case for rethinking the Centre-state relationship regarding the police. The time to debate police financing is running out.

IPS in short supply for Centre — BJP-ruled states fail to hit central deputation quota

West Bengal, Haryana, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh have lowest CDR utilisation while non-BJP led Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala top the list with higher than required percentages.

Elon Musk must do more than just firing top brass. Flush bots, anonymous handles too

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

PM Modi wants India to shed its colonial past. He should begin by reforming the police

Indian musical instruments in Army bands, new naval ensign, Raj Path renamed Kartavya Path. But one colonial legacy Modi hasn’t shown interest in eradicating is Police Act of 1861.

UP Police’s brutality shows Indian law enforcement remains true to its colonial heritage

The 1923 Goondas Act, which laid the foundation for legislation like the UP Gangsters Act, established a principle: No crime needs to be committed for punishment.

Sex workers welcome SC order against abuse, but fear of police runs deep

A Supreme Court order has legally empowered India's sex workers, but decades of police and societal abuse means ingrained cynicism and fear aren't going go away overnight.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus are celebrating CAA extension. It’s their lifeline

Bangladeshi Hindu leaders are either in jail or in hiding. And some journalists who tried to report their continued persecution have either lost their jobs or mysteriously died.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

IAF set to welcome first 2 Tejas Mk-1As soon, earlier order of 40 Mk 1 yet to be completed

Of the 40 Tejas Mk-1 aircraft ordered—comprising 16 IOC single-seaters, 16 FOC single-seaters & 8 twin-seat trainers—IAF has received 38 with two trainers yet to be delivered.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?