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News & Analysis · 27 June 2026 · Indian Polity & Governance

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27 June 2026

GS-2News & Analysis27 Jun 2026thehindu.com

Harish demands clarity from CM on three-State water talks

The article reports on former Telangana Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao's accusation against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly compromising Telangana's water share in the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Rao demanded transparency regarding decisions made at a recent three-state meeting (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) concerning water allocations, pending irrigation project approvals, and proposed river-linking plans. He expressed concern over projects by Karnataka (Naveli Reservoir) and Andhra Pradesh (Gundrevula project) potentially affecting inflows into Srisailam reservoir and Telangana's irrigation schemes. The article highlights the ongoing inter-state water disputes and the political dynamics surrounding water resource management.

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GS-2News & Analysis27 Jun 2026thehindu.com

ED attaches 4 hotels, 2 flats in DA probe against ex-IPS officer from Assam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached four hotels in Guwahati and two flats in Mumbai, collectively valued at ₹53.28 crore, in a money laundering case linked to disproportionate assets against a retired IPS officer from Assam, Prasanta Kumar Dutta. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case stems from an FIR by the Assam Anti-Corruption and Vigilance Bureau, alleging that Dutta amassed assets worth ₹79 crore against a disclosed income of ₹7.23 crore during his service from 1992-2019. The ED claims he laundered money through companies, including Ishan Commercial, becoming its largest shareholder and beneficial owner of three hotels.

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GS-2News & Analysis27 Jun 2026thehindu.com

Ram temple ‘fraud’: SIT finds blatant SOP violations

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe has uncovered significant lapses and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The investigation found blatant violations of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cash counting and security, including lack of security guards, frisking, and proper CCTV footage retention. Eight individuals associated with the donation counting process have been arrested, and nearly ₹80 lakh in cash has been recovered. The controversy highlights issues of financial mismanagement and accountability within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

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GS-2News & Analysis27 Jun 2026thehindu.com

Explained | The Telecommunications Act, 2023 comes into force

The article explains the coming into force of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and its recently notified rules. This new legislation replaces the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, aiming to simplify India's telecom ecosystem. Key provisions include renaming the Universal Service Obligation Fund to Digital Bharat Nidhi, granting the government powers to regulate messaging apps and seize telecom infrastructure for national security, and retaining senior officials' authority for phone and internet tapping orders. The Act also shifts from a licensing to an 'authorisation' regime for telecom operators, adds anti-spam enforcement, and recognizes satellite internet, though implementation details are still awaited.

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GS-2News & Analysis27 Jun 2026thehindu.com

Explained | Uttarakhand Nihang Sikh Controversy

The article details two incidents in Uttarakhand involving Nihang Sikhs and the state administration: a parking dispute in Karnaprayag that escalated into a clash, and a subsequent standoff at Nagrasu Gurdwara. Both situations, fueled by social media, threatened to turn communal and led to calls for a protest march. The Uttarakhand administration, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, successfully defused the crises through negotiations and strategic deployment of forces, avoiding major violence. The events highlight the challenges of maintaining law and order and communal harmony in the age of social media, and the importance of administrative response in de-escalating conflicts.

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