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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicPCA Act

Topic: PCA Act

Kerala Police vs ED—the ‘Rs 2 crore bribe’ at heart of vigilance case against Kochi ED officer

A senior ED officer in Kochi was named the first accused in a case wherein bribe was allegedly demanded to drop a case. Central agency calls the complainant a 'fraudster'.

You’d think animal cruelty would invite harsh punishment. Nope, just Rs 50 — blame PCA Act

In the UAE, individuals found guilty of abusing animals can be jailed for life and/or fined 1 million dirhams. In India, just Rs 50.

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What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.