Police Reforms
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How a Boston student’s killing sparked a movement against police shooting among South Asian diaspora
The police killed Bangladeshi-origin Arif Sayed Faisal, who was having a mental health crisis, in January. Six months on, a movement has gathered force.
Upasana Goswami
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Nigerians’ joy at getting their abusive special police force abolished turned out to be short-lived
The country’s story reveals a common pitfall of police reform movements that has also been seen in the United States and beyond.
Samuel Fury Childs Daly, The Conversation
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Fourteen years on, no Indian state has fully complied with Supreme Court-ordered police reforms
Only Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh have complied with most of the directives, reveals a new analysis.
Shreya Raman, IndiaSpend.com & Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Indian Police actions against protestors show that it acts like a colonial force – not a service
Reforms in the training process of new recruits are urgently needed.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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If India’s police don’t feel safe, how will they protect the public?
Reform is essential. It must start at the top.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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Police reforms: Supreme Court says DGPs must have at least six months left in tenure on appointment
The recommendation for the post should be purely based on merit, the top court said.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Police reforms: Supreme Court tells states not to appoint DGPs without consulting UPSC
The court asked state governments to send their recommendations to the commission, which will shortlist three names. The states can then appoint one of them.
Scroll Staff
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After police officer’s daughter assaults constable, Kerala may finally end Raj-era orderly system
The chief minister said they have already begun the process to dismantle the system, which lets senior police officials use constables as house help.
TA Ameerudheen
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1,211 police stations in India do not have working telephones and 260 have no vehicles, data shows
These numbers differ significantly from corresponding figures collected from the previous year.
Abhishek Dey
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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‘New IPS rules use Bollywood as a benchmark’: Letter opposes bid to link promotions to fitness test
The letter has been circulated among senior IPS officers and will be submitted to the government if it is approved by them.
Abhishek Dey
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The IPS needs reforms, but it must go beyond the debate sparked by the BSF constable's viral videos
Rather than delink police forces from the IPS, it is imperative to improve the leadership provided by the elite service.
Sudhanshu Sarangi & Abhinav Kumar
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Why are so many civilians in Mumbai attacking the police?
Assaults on officials have been making headlines almost every other day in the past few weeks.
Aarefa Johari
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final