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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicOrganised crime

Topic: Organised crime

Punjab’s PCOCA in focus after Baba Siddique murder. All about MCOCA-like law, in cold storage for 8 yrs

Police say Punjab desperately needs the tough new legislation as organised crime has shot up since 2016 but the conviction rate remains low as witnesses are afraid to testify against gangsters.

Diamonds & blood: How sanctions against Russian diamond industry can help crime, hurt India

Even though exports to India make up just about 10% of Russian direct sales, Indian diamantaires fear they could end up on the frontline of the war in Ukraine.

CBI files chargesheet in Pollachi rape & blackmail case, says it was ‘organised crime’

The CBI chargesheet gives details of the roles of the five accused who have been arrested. The agency said they have identified a few more suspects too.

Your decision to buy Gucci, Rolex, Ray-Ban & other knockoffs helps pay for organised crime

Counterfeiting is not an issue of who is losing money. It’s about who is getting the money: criminals.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.