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Accounts For 63% Of Country’s Absconding Jail Inmates, According To The NCRB Report

Kolkata has once again been named India's safest metro city, maintaining its top ranking for the fifth consecutive year according to the NCRB 2024 report. Despite a recent disturbing incident, the city recorded the lowest rate of cognisable offences per lakh population, showcasing a long-term decline in crime.

In a shocking tale of evasion, Hemant Nagindas Modi, a murder convict, managed to remain elusive for over a decade after dodging parole twice. His invisibility was largely due to his absence from the National Prison Portal, illustrating critical failures in coordination between prison officials and police forces.

Jharkhand's jails face a severe staff crisis, with over 60% of sanctioned posts vacant, leaving officials overwhelmed. This chronic shortage cripples correctional services like education and vocational training. Experts highlight the need for social workers and psychologists, while suggesting non-custodial measures and statutory bail to ease pressure on overworked staff.

Amidst the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, the government has appointed four new officials to key positions within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI continues its investigation, recently arresting a senior teacher from Pune identified as a key source of leaked Biology questions. Protests and legal challenges are escalating, with demands for accountability and the NTA's dissolution.

Crime rates in Indian cities are set to show a decline in 2027 due to a mathematical glitch in National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) calculations. NCRB uses outdated Census population figures as denominators, causing crime rates to appear inflated until the next Census updates these numbers, leading to dramatic drops.

Jharkhand's jail occupancy rate dropped to 91.7% in 2024 from 106.7% in 2023, with district jails at 114%. This improvement is attributed to new jail operations and prisoner transfers, though undertrials still form the majority of inmates. The state's efforts have brought its occupancy below the national average.

The latest judgment faulted two earlier rulings, holding them inconsistent with the landmark February 1, 2021 verdict by a three-judge bench of Justices N V Ramana, Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose, which ruled that UAPA’s stringent bail conditions cannot be “used as the sole metric for denial of bail”

China's economic recovery is facing headwinds as factories slow and consumer spending falters, with April data revealing a significant slowdown. Weak domestic demand, coupled with a challenging global environment marked by geopolitical conflicts and rising energy costs, is squeezing growth. While exports remain strong, they are insufficient to offset internal weaknesses, prompting concerns about the need for further policy support.

For the first time, the National Crime Records Bureau has tracked animal cruelty cases, registering 9,039 incidents and arresting over 10,000 individuals in 2024. Maharashtra led with the highest number of cases. The data reveals a high conviction rate for concluded cases but significant delays in judicial disposal.

For the first time, the NCRB has compiled data on animal cruelty, registering 9,039 cases and arresting over 10,000 individuals nationwide in 2024. Maharashtra leads with the highest number of reported incidents. This comprehensive data offers a crucial statistical overview of how animal cruelty offenses are managed within India's legal framework.

Murder leads in crimes against senior citizens in a single year