law and order review

Santhal Pargana DIG Amber Lakra led an essential coordination meeting in Dumka, aiming to enhance safety measures for the upcoming Shravani Mela. Representatives from six districts gathered to strategize on security protocols, traffic organization, and crowd management for the significant spiritual gathering at Baba Baidyanath Dham and Basukinath Dham.

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS will be enforced near 21 NEET-UG examination centers in Ranchi on Sunday, restricting gatherings and sound amplification within a 200-meter radius. Approximately 10,000 candidates are expected to appear for the single-shift medical entrance test, with security and magistrates deployed to ensure a malpractice-free examination.

Entry of the public and party workers into Kapaleeshwarar Nagar, where the residence is located, was restricted.

Delhi government has formed a five-member committee to review self-financing colleges affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. This move follows numerous complaints regarding admission delays and alleged irregularities, aiming to enhance transparency and streamline the system in line with NEP 2020.

In a strategic assembly, Nalanda district leaders united to enhance law enforcement and combat corruption. They outlined crucial steps such as bolstering on-ground inspections, expediting the resolution of public complaints, and targeting unscrupulous middlemen at service facilities. The focus on augmented monitoring and stringent measures against criminal activities aims to uplift community safety and governance.

Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar reviewed Shravani Mela preparations in Deoghar, emphasizing improved facilities and safety for pilgrims. VIP/VVIP darshan will be suspended, and the Deoghar-Basukinath four-lane road must be completed before the July 31st fair. Officials were also warned against overloaded tractor-trolleys to prevent accidents.

Over 4,200 candidates will sit for NEET-UG 2026 in East Singhbhum across eight centres on May 3. Authorities are implementing strict measures, including frisking, videography, and deployment of government officials as invigilators, to ensure a fair examination. Ranchi anticipates around 10,000 participants at 21 centres, with similar robust arrangements in place for a smooth process.

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) will re-conduct its entrance examination nationwide due to operational deficiencies and a major disruption at a Delhi center. This decision aims to ensure a uniform, fair, and credible assessment process for all candidates, providing a level playing field. Existing registrations will be valid for the re-examination, with details to be announced later.

A Delhi court has sentenced two former CBI officials, V K Pandey and Ramneesh Geer, to three months in jail. They were found guilty of abusing their power to settle personal scores. The duo forcibly entered an IRS officer's home in 2000, manhandled him, and caused injuries. The court stated that public servants cannot misuse their positions.

US embassies now require nonimmigrant visa applicants to declare they don't fear persecution back home. This new rule, aimed at preventing asylum claims upon arrival, asks applicants if they've faced harm or fear it upon return. Experts warn this could force individuals into dangerous migration routes, jeopardizing their safety and families.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to review Home Guard recruitment exam preparations and the state's law and order situation tonight. Senior officials will join a video conference to discuss security, transparency, and preventing malpractices for the April 25-27 exams. Adityanath will issue directives for a smooth, fair process, emphasizing vigilance across all districts.

On Friday, the serene town of Bodh Gaya will come alive with the 2,570th Buddha Purnima festivities, led by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The historic Mahabodhi Mahavihara will be the heart of the celebrations, drawing in thousands of followers from all over.

Renee Lambert was arrested in Fort Myers after she allegedly kicked a child during a youth football game at Brooks Park. Police say she entered a player fight and later argued with officers during arrest. She faces child abuse and resisting charges. Authorities found no proof of her claim that a child hit her first. Court date is June 1.

The Trump administration is drafting legislation that would require AI companies to submit powerful models for government review before public release. The policy reversal was triggered by Anthropic's Mythos, an AI model capable of autonomously finding tens of thousands of software vulnerabilities across every major operating system—too dangerous, Anthropic decided, for public release.