A shooting was reported in Keansburg, New Jersey, on Monday, July 20, prompting a police response in the area around Carr Avenue. Initial information about the incident remained limited, and authorities had not publicly confirmed key details, including the circumstances that led to the reported gunfire, the number of people involved or whether anyone was...
Global oil prices could climb sharply in the coming months if disruptions to crude shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz continue, with Brent crude potentially rising above $120 a barrel by the fourth quarter, according to a Goldman Sachs assessment. The projection comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing...
France is poised to become the first European Union country to introduce a nationwide age restriction preventing children under the age of 15 from accessing major social media platforms, following a parliamentary agreement on legislation aimed at strengthening protections for minors online. French lawmakers from both houses of Parliament reached an agreement on the final...
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will not attempt another march towards Parliament, its founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Monday, following a tense protest in the national capital that he alleged resulted in injuries to several young demonstrators. Dipke said the organisation would continue its protest but would avoid another attempt to march to Parliament, citing...
A trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer facing allegations of sexual harassment reportedly attempted to die by suicide, adding a serious and sensitive development to a case that has already drawn attention within the police administration. The incident has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the allegations, the pressure of an ongoing inquiry and the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s reported 7.7% economic growth rate and urged political parties to ensure that parliamentary discussions during the Monsoon Session remain grounded in facts. In his customary remarks before the commencement of the session, Modi said India’s economic performance reflected the strength and resilience of the country’s economy while...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed a sharp political confrontation on Monday as opposition parties criticised the Union government over a student protest in Delhi, with senior leaders accusing the administration of failing to address concerns surrounding education, examinations and the future of young people. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched...
The Madras High Court has issued a strong warning against indiscipline and misconduct by police personnel and other government officials appearing before courts, directing the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to introduce clear standards governing their conduct inside courtrooms. The directions came after the court examined the case of a police officer who...
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues to remain under medical supervision at Safdarjung Hospital as his prolonged hunger strike takes a toll on his health. Doctors have reported that his vital parameters are currently stable, but several medical concerns linked to the ongoing fast require continuous monitoring and treatment. According to the latest medical bulletin issued...
India has summoned Russia’s Charge d’Affaires following an attack on a merchant vessel off the Ukrainian coast that resulted in the deaths of four Indian seafarers, escalating diplomatic concerns over the safety of civilian crew members operating in waters affected by the ongoing conflict. The vessel involved in the incident has been identified as MV...