Centre Seeks Approval for Police Modernisation Scheme, Extends CCTV Funding
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that a proposal for in-principle approval of an umbrella scheme to modernise police forces nationwide was sent to the Ministry of Finance's department of expenditure on July 8 and is under consideration. The existing funding scheme for installing CCTVs in police stations has been extended until March 31, 2027. The Supreme Court is monitoring progress on CCTV installation and maintenance, with further hearings scheduled for September 1.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 61/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 5 Aug, 07:07 am. Other outlets followed.