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The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the recent rape and assault incidents in Delhi, including the Kalkaji rape case and the assault of a minor inside a sleeper bus. A bench headed by Justice Pardiwala observed that the right to live with dignity and free from fear is a fundamental right. Drawing parallels to the 2012 Nirbhaya incident, the apex court noted that these cases highlight a stark failure of law enforcement and administration. The court underscored that public spaces such as parks, roads, and buses cannot be allowed to turn into zones of high risk due to preventable administrative deficiencies like poor surveillance, non-functional streetlights, and inadequate police patrolling. Emphasising that statements of solidarity by administrative and political authorities are insufficient without concrete accountability, the bench demanded measurable action and issued notices to the Delhi administration, police, and relevant authorities.

A Special Investigation Team has apprehended the prime accused in a multi-crore fake cancer medicine network upon his arrival at Bengaluru airport from Azerbaijan. Identified by authorities as a repeat offender, the accused previously operated a spurious drug distribution network before setting up a front business in Chennai under his wife's name. Investigators revealed that the syndicate supplied counterfeit and relabelled medications to numerous hospitals and clinics across Bengaluru. Following sustained pressure and an active lookout notice, the suspect returned to India, where he was immediately secured by police. Custodial interrogation is underway to identify the complete supply chain and uncover all entities involved in distributing spurious pharmaceuticals.

Tamil Nadu has rolled out the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram scheme, providing a one-gram 22-carat gold ring to eligible newborns delivered in government hospitals across the state. The initiative, launched at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, is effective retrospectively from 22 June 2026. The programme carries an annual allocation of over 755 crore rupees, with 1.28 lakh rings prepared for the initial phase to encourage institutional deliveries and bolster confidence in public healthcare facilities. Alongside this rollout, the state government has introduced various welfare measures, including free breakfast, wedding assistance, bus travel concessions, and educational aids. Meanwhile, a political confrontation has emerged between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam over the Veeramani case investigation. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has raised questions regarding delays between the closure report submission and court verification, the timeline of forming the Special Investigation Team, and the delay in arresting Veeramani.

A fierce political clash has erupted in Tamil Nadu between the ruling TVK and the opposition DMK. TVK Minister Adhav launched a direct attack on Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, accusing him of working to destroy the DMK. Questioning whether the DMK would retain its deposit, Adhav laid down an open challenge regarding the contest in Maduraithurai, daring Udhayanidhi to resign from his party posts if the TVK secures more votes. Reporter Pramod Madhav provides insights on the escalating personal attacks between both sides.