In the Etah rape case, a police officer allegedly took six samosas as a bribe to file the final report. The officer is also accused of ignoring eyewitness accounts and the rape survivor’s statement in the process.
Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi, focusing on women’s safety, rural banking, and healthcare. Key discussions include improving investigations of sexual offences, enhancing financial services in rural areas, and addressing regional issues. The meeting emphasizes cooperative federalism for national development.
The Supreme Court of India criticized Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan for failing to fill vacancies in pollution control boards, with 55% of positions in Delhi still unfilled. The court warned of legal action against the Chief Secretaries for non-compliance with earlier orders, deeming the situation “shocking” and detrimental to public health.
The Allahabad High Court admitted a petition against Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya for allegedly using a fake degree to obtain a petrol pump license and contest elections. The Supreme Court intervened after the High Court initially rejected the petition due to delays, raising concerns about educational qualifications for public office.