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The Secret Rulebook: Understanding Corruption in Delhi’s Housing Societies

Understanding Corruption in Delhi's Housing Societies | RMN Foundation Report

The Secret Rulebook: Understanding Corruption in Delhi’s Housing Societies The corruption is guaranteed to continue because the official channels for accountability and justice have effectively collapsed. Residents who try to fight back find themselves trapped in a system that is either indifferent, corrupt, or actively working against them. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | January 12, 2026 Introduction: The Broken Promise …

Connecting the Dots: Key Themes from “The Unrest”

Unnao Rape Case Legal Reversal: The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Delhi High Court order that previously granted bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar.

Connecting the Dots: Key Themes from “The Unrest” Unnao Rape Case Legal Reversal: The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Delhi High Court order that previously granted bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. 1. Introduction: Understanding a World of “Unrest” Welcome to a deeper analysis of the global landscape. This summary synthesizes the major news stories from the January 1-15, …

Digital Banking or Digital Rights Abuse?

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Digital Banking or Digital Rights Abuse?How ICICI Bank’s KYC Harassment Violates the Fundamental Right to Privacy By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | December 27, 2025 The relentless barrage of KYC emails, SMS alerts, and automated warnings sent by ICICI Bank is not a minor service lapse—it is a direct assault on the fundamental right to privacy guaranteed under the Indian Constitution. …

Forensic AI: New Metric Aims to Prove Pollution’s Exact Link to Hospital Admissions Amid Severe Air Crisis

Representational AI-generated image of people walking through increasing levels of air pollution in New Delhi. Photo: RMN News Service

Forensic AI: New Metric Aims to Prove Pollution’s Exact Link to Hospital Admissions Amid Severe Air Crisis To successfully validate the model, Aether 360 is seeking institutional partnerships with organizations such as the WHO, UNEP, or AIIMS, using real-world, anonymized patient data. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | December 18, 2025 The air quality crisis faced by national capitals like Delhi, …

India’s Corruption Crisis: A Systemic Ecosystem of Decay and Democratic Backsliding

India Corruption Research Report 2025

India’s Corruption Crisis: A Systemic Ecosystem of Decay and Democratic Backsliding The core objective of ICRR remains unchanged: to reveal the structures that enable corruption, describe how they harm public welfare, and highlight the urgent need for systemic reforms. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | December 17, 2025 The India Corruption Research Report 2025 (ICRR 2025) is released at a moment …

From AI Treaties to Social Media Bans: 5 Shocking Global Shifts from Late 2025

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From AI Treaties to Social Media Bans: 5 Shocking Global Shifts from Late 2025 These five dispatches from late 2025 reveal a clear trend: governments globally are escalating their efforts to control technology and assert authority in novel ways. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | December 17, 2025 Introduction: The Stories Beneath the Noise In an era of non-stop information, it’s …