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Child labour and trafficking rescue operations in India

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: India authorities rescue hundreds of children in labour and trafficking operations

Between June and August 2026, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) conducted a Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign. This initiative resulted in the rescue of more than 3,800 children fr

Cauvery dispute: Water scarcity, dam protests, and legal aid

18 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Karnataka Cauvery water appeal to be heard by Supreme Court on Sep 14

The Cauvery water-sharing dispute has intensified as farmer organizations in Tamil Nadu prepare for a five-day statewide protest beginning September 20. The Coordination Committee of All Farmers' Associations of Tamil Na

India SIR voter roll expansion and mass deletions

25 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Karnataka delivers nearly 25 lakh notices for electoral roll revision

The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls continues across multiple states, with significant numbers of voters flagged for potential removal. In Karnataka, the enumeration deadline was

Criminal cases involving Indian lawmakers

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to withdraw COVID-era cases against MPs and MLAs

An affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court of India has highlighted widespread criminalisation within the country’s political leadership. Data filed by amicus curiae Vijay Hansaria indicates that 251 of 543 Lok Sabha me

Karnataka intensifies food safety enforcement and e-commerce

9 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: India health authorities conduct raids on unlicensed medicines and unsafe food

Food safety and drug administration officials in Karnataka have intensified enforcement drives targeting luxury hotels, logistics hubs, and e-commerce platforms to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act

Bengaluru roadside parking regulation proposals

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Bengaluru officials consider parking fees and new regulatory agency to curb congestion

The Karnataka government is considering new measures to address severe traffic congestion in Bengaluru, including the potential establishment of a dedicated agency to oversee parking regulations. Officials report that pa

Political unrest and Minister resignation in Karnataka

7 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Karnataka Deputy CM refutes Valmiki Corporation scam allegations

Political tensions in Karnataka have escalated through a series of protests and legislative disruptions involving the opposition BJP. In late July, BJP leaders staged a sit-in at the Vidhana Soudha campus to condemn an a

Bengaluru tunnel road project bidding and political response

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Adani Group leads bid for Bengaluru North-South Tunnel Road

The Karnataka government is advancing the ‘North-South Tunnel Road’ project, a 16.75-km infrastructure initiative designed to connect Hebbal and Silk Board to reduce traffic congestion. The project is slated to operate u