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Two Indias, Two Crime Realities: The Hidden Geography of Murder in Metropolitan Cities

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While Delhi continues to dominate India's murder statistics, cities like Kolkata, Kochi and Kozhikode remain among the country's safest urban centres . When discussions about crime in India focus on murder, the assumption is often straightforward: bigger cities mean more violence. Yet a closer examination of metropolitan murder data reveals a far more complex picture. India's urban landscape is divided between two contrasting realities. On one side are cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru and increasingly Patna, which continue to record high murder burdens. On the other are cities like Kolkata, Kochi, Kozhikode and Hyderabad, where murder rates remain remarkably low despite growing populations and rapid urbanisation. The story emerging from NCRB data between 2020 and 2024 is therefore not simply about which city recorded the most murders. It is about why some metropolitan areas continue to struggle with lethal violence while others have managed to keep it under control. ...

SAARC and Global Communication: An Overview

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                                                        Introduction: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) , established in 1985, is a regional intergovernmental organization of eight South Asian countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. While its primary goal is to promote economic and regional integration, SAARC also plays a key role in enhancing cross-border communication – not only within the region but in global diplomatic and developmental dialogues.                                                                     what is the SARRC                   ...

The Ukraine-Russia War and Its Impact on Global Communication

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                                          Introduction The Ukraine-Russia war, which escalated in February 2022, is not only a geopolitical crisis but also a turning point in the global communication landscape. This conflict has exposed how information, media, and digital platforms are weaponized and has transformed how nations, organizations, and individuals communicate during crises. It underscores the rising significance of communication warfare alongside traditional warfare.                                      Relevance and Influence on Global Communication Rise of Information Warfare : Both Ukraine and Russia have used media and online platforms to control narratives, influence public opinion, and gain international support. Russia has been accused of disinformation campaigns, ...