Cold Wave Deaths in India: Analysing the Patterns from 2009–2023
TL;DR India is witnessing an early and intense cold wave this November, with temperatures falling 3–5°C below normal across several…
Old unrelated video clips falsely shared as visuals of Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s final rites
A couple of video clips (here, here, and here) of a vehicle decorated with flowers, surrounded by a huge crowd…
Stories
134 Lakh Tonnes Sold Fresh: Domestic Demand is Reshaping India’s Fisheries
TL;DR India’s fisheries sector is undergoing a structural shift. Inland aquaculture is now driving India’s…
US Hate Crimes: Slight Dip Since 2023, Religion-Motivated Cases Double Since 2020
TL; DR: FBI data show that Hate crimes in the U.S. remain alarmingly high despite…
Two-Wheelers and Pedestrians Lead India’s Road Fatalities between 2019 and 2023
TL;DR In road accidents, two-wheelers and pedestrians are the most vulnerable groups, with two-wheeler deaths…
Review: Supreme Court Rules that Minor Discrepancies Don’t Nullify Dying Declaration in Homicide Cases
In this edition of the court judgments review, we examine the Supreme Court’s ruling that…
UPI Leads Volumes, RTGS Leads Values as Digital Payments Mature
TL; DR: RBI’s latest Payments System Report shows India’s digital payments maturing. UPI leads in…
Over-speeding causes about 70% of Fatal Road Accidents, Deaths Up from 2017 to 2023
TL;DR India continues to witness a rise in fatal road accidents, largely driven by over-speeding,…
