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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicPolice rules

Topic: police rules

How HC cracked down on Haryana Police’s ‘habit of backdoor mercy’ for convicted personnel

Punjab & Haryana HC junked a constable’s plea to convert dismissal to retirement, and in another case, held that state home department and secretary enjoyed overriding powers over DGP.

SC urges states & UTs to ensure history sheets don’t name innocents, directs periodic audits

SC bench was hearing an appeal filed by AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan challenging the history sheet opened by Delhi Police against him that contains details of his minor children & wife.

Outdated hierarchy, horse & saddlery allowance — SC pulls up Haryana, Punjab police for British-era rules

The Punjab Police Rules, 1934 — in two volumes, the first of 362 pages and the second of 191 pages — are still followed in both Punjab and Haryana, with some amendments.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.