The Hindu's latest report reveals a striking gap between officially recorded police violence and widely documented incidents, raising fresh questions about accountability and police reforms in India. We examine what NCRB data shows, why experts say the numbers don't reflect reality, and what it means in the wake of the recent NEET protest crackdown in Delhi. We also bring you updates on the deadly building collapse in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi, the latest escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, the growing controversy over the Indian hockey team's new saffron jersey, and The Hindu's editorial on post-facto environmental clearances.