The Bengal government has constituted two separate commissions to investigate allegations of institutional corruption and atrocities against women that occurred after the elections in 2021. The Chief Minister announced that the commission focusing on crimes against women, particularly those from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minority groups, will be chaired by a former judge, with a senior police officer serving as the member secretary. A second commission has been formed to probe institutional corruption, specifically regarding schemes like the midday meal and housing projects under the previous regime. The formation of these investigative panels fulfils major promises made during the recent election campaign. The government has stated that strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty and efforts will be made to recover siphoned funds. Meanwhile, the opposition party has criticised the move, alleging that the current administration is engaging in revenge politics and targeting their leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Bharat Innovates programme launched by the Ministry of Education, saying that it weaves together young Indian minds and European capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a warm hug by French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday as the duo arrived to jointly inaugurate the Bharat Innovates summit in France's Nice. The leaders also exchanged enthusiastic handshakes at the event. Bharat Innovates 2026 is a three-day innovation conclave bringing together startups and venture capital funds from India, France and other countries. PM Modi is scheduled to leave for Slovakia later on Sunday for the second leg of his ongoing two-nation trip.
One person was killed, and three others were injured after a Maruti Eeco van went out of control and rammed two motorbikes from behind before rolling over onto its side in Bengaluru. The accident occurred around 6.45 am on Saturday. The person who lost his life has been identified as 45-year-old Sukhdev, who was travelling in the four-wheeler. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital and are said to be out of danger. In a CCTV footage of the accident, one of the injured motorcyclists, along with bystanders, was seen rushing to help a man who got trapped under the overturned car. Traffic police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. The preliminary probe is focused on whether speeding or negligent driving led to the accident.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026, IND vs PAK: Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged the pressure of the India vs Pakistan clash but said the team will focus on enjoying the occasion and playing their best cricket, treating it like any other match.