Supreme Court questions Rajasthan government on lack of CCTV cameras in interrogation rooms of police stations.

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Rajasthan government why there are no CCTV cameras installed in the interrogation rooms of police stations. The court observed that the interrogation room is the "main place" where cameras should be present and that installing CCTV cameras would entail cost but is necessary for human rights. The court also asked the state about its oversight mechanism and posted the matter for hearing on November 24.

Norwegian officials have launched an investigation into potential espionage related to bets placed on prediction markets ahead of the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado. The probe centers on the blockchain-based platform Polymarket, where one user reportedly made over $30,000 after wagering on Machado’s victory. This has raised suspicions of leaked information Norway Probes Nobel Peace Prize Bets on Polymarket^[1].

The investigation comes as Polymarket and rival Kalshi have surged in popularity and valuation, securing $2 billion and $300 million in funding respectively. Backed by the Intercontinental Exchange, Polymarket is now valued at $9 billion and is expanding into the US after more regulatory clarity and CFTC approval Norway Probes Nobel Peace Prize Bets on Polymarket^[1].

Prediction markets have experienced a boom, with combined monthly trading volumes exceeding $1.4 billion. Polymarket, launched in 2020, allows users to bet on real-world events, attracting major institutional backing. Kalshi, which operates off-chain, has also seen growth, fueled by its partnership with Robinhood Norway Probes Nobel Peace Prize Bets on Polymarket^[1].

The CFTC’s no-action letter to Polymarket entities in September was a major turning point, permitting them to operate without traditional reporting obligations. However, the Norwegian investigation casts a shadow over this momentum Norway Probes Nobel Peace Prize Bets on Polymarket^[1].