War crimes committed by all parties in Israel-Hamas war: UN Rights chief
Hamas gunmen killed 1,200 people and captured 253 hostages in an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, according to Israeli tallies. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesWorld's 'most criminal countries' ranking: India behind US, UK at 77 spot
India stood at 77 spots while the US and UK were ahead of India in the criminal ranking country. .The USA was at 55th number and the UK at 65th rank, according to the World of Statistics Key Points
mintSoundThinking, Maker of ShotSpotter, Is Buying Parts of PredPol Creator Geolitica
SoundThinking is purchasing parts of Geolitica, the company that created PredPol. Experts say the acquisition marks a new era of companies dictating how police operate. Key Points
WIREDIndia will assist Canada extortion probe, need formal request: Envoy
The police in Edmonton believe that these crimes are being orchestrated from India. However, Canada has yet to contact Indian authorities in this regard. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine
Most of the abuses highlighted by the investigation were already well known, but the findings come with the imprimatur of the international community: The experts work under a mandate overwhelmingly created last year by the Human Rights Council, which brings together the governments of 47 U.N. member countries. Key Points
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Russian attack kills one in Ukraine's Kherson, war crimes investigation opened
Prosecutors opened a war crimes investigation into the incident, which occurred around 10 a.m. (0800 GMT) in the town of Beryslav. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesPutin could stand trial for war crimes in Ukraine, says prosecutor who issued arrest warrant
Russia does not recognise the International Criminal Court, which has issued an arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine. But the ICC’s chief prosecutor believes the Russian president can be arrested and put on trial. Here’s how. Key Points
India TodayICC judges issue arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine
The Court has also issued a warrant for the arrest of Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, Commissioner for Children’s Rights in Mr. Putin’s office, on similar allegations. Key Points
The HinduHate crime in US increased by 12 per cent in 2021: FBI report
In an update of its annual report issued on Monday, the FBI said that 43.2 per cent of the total crimes recorded were related to intimidation. Key Points
India TodaySouth Africa refers Israel to ICC over Gaza attacks as pressure mounts to cut diplomatic ties
'We have put through a referral because we believe that war crimes are being committed there'. South Africa has filed a referral to the International Criminal Court for an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said. Key Points
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Cyber crimes: Parliamentary panel to hear RBI, IT ministry
A parliamentary committee examining the issue of cyber security and rising incidents of cyber crimes has summoned officials of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry later this month to seek their views. The panel has already quizzed representatives of several tech majors on the issue. Key Points
Economic Times‘Sedition to be treason’: Amit Shah explains proposed changes to criminal laws
Shah said sedition has been turned into a treason. Per the proposed laws, criticising government or government functionaries is fully permissible. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesFBI chief visits CBI, discusses 'quick sharing of evidence, assistance in bringing fugitives to justice'
Christopher A. Wray's discussion with CBI director & officials focussed on sharing of expertise in investigation of technology-enabled crimes, says CBI statement. Key Points
ThePrintMigrant labourers to blame for 90% crimes in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant
In his address, the Chief Minister said that two NGOs have been brought on board to ensure that all labourers are issued the cards. “The facilities shall be made available online soon,” he said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressCBI 'spread too thin', must focus on crimes that truly threaten nation's security, says CJI Chandrachud
At D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on agency's Raising Day, CJI says special CBI courts merely ‘new avatars’ of existing courts, adds that quick disposal of cases need of the hour. Key Points
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Mexico, Chile seek ICC probe on crimes against civilians in Gaza
Any ICC proceedings would be separate from South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide at the U.N. world court, a charge that Israel denies. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow international law applies to war: Hamas and Israel may both have broken it
Israel-Hamas War: Enforcing the law amid the fog of war is difficult. Holding perpetrators to account once conflicts are over has often proved elusive. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi's earliest crimes revealed by 1800s police records
The year is 1861. Mughal rule has just ended, Delhi is in ferment and decline - then a bed gets stolen. Key Points
BBC NewsBrutal killings of two young girls show one of India’s biggest problems is getting worse, advocates say
Indian advocates had hoped the shocking gang-rape of a woman on a Delhi bus in 2012 would mark a watershed moment in the country’s approach to violence against women. More than a decade on, many say little has changed. Key Points
CNNJews and Sikhs most targeted faith groups for hate crimes in US
Jews and Sikhs were the two most targeted religious groups in the hate-motivated crime in the US in 2021. The largest categories of religion-based crime included anti-Jewish incidents at 31.9 per cent followed by anti-Sikh incidents at 21.3 per cent. Anti-Muslims accounted for 9.5 per cent of religion-based hate crimes. Key Points
India TodayPlaint filed in Int’l crimes Tribunal against Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, August 19 A complaint was filed on Monday with Bangladesh’s International crimes Tribunal (ICT) against deposed premier Sheikh Hasina and 26 others, including former ministers of her cabinet, for committing alleged genocide and crimes against humanity. Md Abul Hasan,... Key Points
The TribuneWhat are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?
Metacrimes are those crimes occurring in the metaverse. The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAfter 3-hour questioning, ED arrests TMC's Shahjahan for non-cooperation
India News: Sheikh Shahjahan arrested after non-cooperative questioning. Faces 15-16 land grabbing complaints. ED seeks custody in Rs 12 crore properties attached Key Points
Times Of IndiaDirectorate General of GST Intelligence to have 1st digital forensic lab in Gujarat
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has established its first digital forensic lab in Ahmedabad, aimed at enhancing the detection of tax evasion and improving recovery efforts with digital evidence. The lab is equipped with advanced data handling and retrieval tools, as well as the latest data analytics technology to prevent and combat complex financial crimes. Four additional labs are planned in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, with labs in Delhi and Chennai expected to commence operations before March. Key Points
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