Tadmetla 2010: HC Acquits 10 in CRPF Massacre Citing Lack of Evidence, Poor Investigation Under UAPA

NIA Charges Khurram Parvez, IPS Officer Under UAPA, PC Act, Official Secrets Act in J&K Terror Funding Case

A Delhi court has framed charges against human rights activist Khurram Parvez and IPS officer Arvind Negi under UAPA, PC Act, and Official Secrets Act for alleged terror funding and leaking secret documents to LeT operatives. This case is critical for understanding the interplay between national security laws, corruption, and the rights of the accused in terror-related investigations.

CRPF Forms Core Group for Monthly Suicide Review After 59 Deaths in 2025

Alarmed by 59 suicides in 2025 (a five-year high), the CRPF has formed a high-level core group headed by its DG to conduct monthly reviews of self-harm cases. The NHRC has also sought reports from MHA and CRPF. This institutional mechanism aims to identify risk factors and strengthen prevention measures, making it a critical topic for security and welfare in paramilitary forces.

Jhiram Ghati Attack Verdict: 10 Maoists Convicted for 2013 Massacre of Mahendra Karma

A special court convicted all 10 Maoists accused in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack that killed 28 people, including prominent anti-Naxal leader Mahendra Karma. The verdict revives debates around the controversial Salwa Judum civilian militia, which was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2011, and its legacy in Chhattisgarh's ongoing Maoist conflict.

NTA Paper Leak Crisis: Systemic Failures, Legal Teeth Under Act 2024, and Blockchain Solutions

India's examination system faces repeated paper leaks due to concentration of power with single agencies and lack of independent oversight. The article dissects vulnerabilities from question creation to result declaration, citing NEET-UG 2024, UP Police Constable, and MP Vyapam scams, and proposes structural fixes like double-blind content creation, blockchain-secured vaults, and AI validation. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 adds legal teeth with up to 10 years imprisonment and crore-rupee fines.

Karnataka HC Upholds 1.27 Acre Land Acquisition for DRDO's CAIR Project as National Security Imperative

Karnataka HC upheld acquisition of 1.27 acres for DRDO's CAIR project, overriding procedural lapses due to national security. This judgment harmonizes private property rights with constitutional duty to protect the nation.

AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh: Key Features & Disturbed Area Provisions

MHA extends AFSPA for six months from Oct 1, 2026 in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh. In Manipur, the entire state except 13 police stations in 5 valley districts remains 'disturbed'. This reverses the pre-2023 trend of shrinking AFSPA footprint, triggered by the ethnic violence that began on May 3, 2023.

Seven Years After Article 370 Abrogation: J&K Statehood Delay Undermines Integration Gains

Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory. While security gains and reduced separatism are notable, the delay in restoring statehood threatens to undermine the integration achievements. The article argues that withholding statehood now demoralises the electorate and breaches the Supreme Court's assurance of temporary UT status.

NTA Gets CISF Security Cover After NEET Paper Leak; CBI Chargesheet Reveals Lapses

Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak that triggered nationwide protests and the resignation of the Union Education Minister, the NTA is shifting to a new office with CISF security cover. The CBI chargesheet highlights systemic lapses, including lack of frisking and CCTV monitoring, which allowed the leak. A high-powered task force under Nandan Nilekani has been set up to recommend exam reforms.