Rise in cybercrime but overall crime rate dropped in 2024, says latest NCRB report
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Summary
Deaths due to drug overdose saw a 50% increase in 2024 compared with the previous year, with Tamil Nadu recording most fatalities; 5,194 cases of offences ‘against the state’ registered, a rise of over 6% from the previous year
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Type Research
Source The Hindu - National
Published Thursday, 7 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right