The death of a 35-year-old remand prisoner at Nagercoil sub-jail in Tamil Nadu’s Kanniyakumari district has turned into a custodial death investigation. Three prison staff were arrested after a post-mortem reportedly showed multiple injuries. Sabari Varman, a differently abled shop owner detained on July 9 for alleged possession of banned gutka items, died after officials said he suffered a medical emergency. His family claimed he was beaten in custody and declined to accept the body. Police arrested the chief warder and two others, alleging one carried out the assault while the others tried to hide evidence. Five inmates have also been identified as possible participants.
The Delhi High Court will hear a petition by a media editor seeking conversion of his PIO status to an OCI card after an earlier request went unprocessed.
Following a report on large-scale linen theft from trains, the Railway Minister instructed staff to find solutions within two months. Officials are considering giving the Railway Protection Force powers to search suspects and arrest offenders. Losses from the thefts, which increased 56 percent between 2022 and 2025, are estimated at Rs 104.5 crore.
The Congress held a protest in Dehradun after permission for a student event was withdrawn. The programme will now take place at another venue.
A senior Congress leader urged two regional parties to oppose a proposed delimitation bill, warning it could alter constituencies unfairly.
Leaders from both NCP factions met Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, prompting speculation about possible political realignment.
A second Indian seafarer died in attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
US senators have suggested 100 percent tariffs on India over purchases of Russian oil.
