Terror incidents in J&K down to all-time low: Home Ministry
According to a reply submitted before the Rajya Sabha, terrorist-initiated incidents were 41 (till Nov 15) as compared to 125 in 2022, 129 in 2021, 126 in 2020 and 153 in 2019, the year when Article 370 was abrogated. The number of encounters by security forces, including J&K Police, Army and CRPF, stood at 44 in 2023, 117 in 2022, 100 in 2021, 118 in 2020 and 102 in 2019. Key Points
Economic TimesTerror incidents in J&K declining since 2018, lowest in 2023: Parliament told
This year, 41 'terrorist initiated' incidents were reported in Jammu and Kashmir as compared to 125 last year, 129 in 2021, 126 in 2020, 153 in 2019 and 228 in 2018. Similarly, 44 encounters were registered this year in J-K preceded by 117 (2022), 100 (2021), 118 (2020), 102 (2019) & 189 (2018). Key Points
FirstpostUS officials, Jewish leaders meet to address antisemitism on campus
By Doina Chiacu and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Biden administration officials, voicing alarm at reports of anti-Jewish incidents at U.S. universities, met American Jewish leaders on Monday to Key Points
ThePrintCommander Biden relocated amidst escalating biting incidents at the White House
President Joe Biden's German shepherd, Commander, has been involved in multiple biting incidents at the White House, causing concerns about workplace safety. The US Secret Service has acknowledged 11 reported biting incidents, but insiders suggest the actual number is higher. These incidents involve Secret Service personnel, executive residence staff, and other White House workers. Commander is currently not on the White House campus. Key Points
Economic TimesJews 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 Today
US lawmakers make new push to bar convicted violent passengers from flights
US lawmakers have said they plan to reintroduce the "Protection from Abusive Passengers Act". Last year, the American Civil Liberties Union had opposed creating a no-fly list for unruly passengers. Key Points
India TodayPunjab reports 3,230 farm fire incidents, highest in a day this season
Sangrur reported the maximum farm fire incidents at 551. The other districts included Ferozepur (299), Mansa (293), Bathinda (247). | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesFallout of Haryana violence: Companies may weigh starting up out of Gurugram on unrest, rains
The city has reported sporadic incidents of violence since Monday's clashes in the neighbouring Nuh district, resulting in a host of companies asking employees to work from home. These incidents have the potential to disrupt the mindset of the investor and startup community. People need to be comforted on an immediate basis with strong measures, said Vikram Gupta, founder and managing partner of IvyCap Ventures. Key Points
Economic TimesCommunal conflict in Maharashtra again, ‘social media post on Tipu Sultan’ stokes protest in Kolhapur
A day earlier, stonepelting was reported in Ahmednagar. With these two incidents, Maharashtra has seen nine incidents of communal conflict in 4 months. Key Points
ThePrintUkraine hits Russian city and oil refinery
The Ukraine war has cast a shadow over voting in the three-day presidential election, which is all but certain to hand Putin six more years in the Kremlin but has been marked by scattered acts of protest. The head of the electoral commission, Ella Pamfilova, said there had so far been 20 incidents of people trying to destroy voting sheets by pouring various liquids into ballot boxes, as well as eight cases of attempted arson and a smoke bomb. Key Points
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Thakur slams INDIA bloc in Varanasi
“Earlier, nepotism and corruption were prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir. Ever since prime minister Narendra Modi abrogated Section 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir, incidents of terrorism, separatism, and stone pelting have stopped there. Today, tourism has gained wings and the industry has gained momentum in the state,” he said. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMuzaffarnagar slap row is a social, not political issue. Don’t condemn all Hindus for it
Leaders like Owaisi exploit such incidents to instill suspicion towards people from other communities. They effectively create a scenario where Muslims only trust a Muslim in power. Key Points
ThePrintViolence erupts in Manipur; one killed, two injured in Bishnupur district
There are reports of fresh violence in curfew bound Manipur. At least one person was reportedly killed and two others were injured in separate incidents in Bishnupur district on May 24. Key Points
The HinduIndia asks Australian government to check attacks, vandalism by Khalistanis
The rising incidents of Sikh vandalism against the Indian community in Australia, besides the so-called referendum last Sunday, has been raised with Canberra on a number of occasions in the recent days, ET has learnt. Australian government sources told ET that they are taking the developments seriously and acting on them. Key Points
Economic TimesOpen hatred of Jews surges globally, inflamed by Gaza war
In Los Angeles, a man screaming "kill Jews" attempts to break into a family's home. In London, girls in a playground are told they are "stinking Jews" and should stay off the slide. In China, posts likening Jews to parasites, vampires or snakes proliferate on social media, attracting thousands of "likes". Key Points
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Bathinda shooting: 18 incidents of fratricide in Army, 2 in IAF between 2014 and March 2021
Four Army jawans were killed in a firing incident inside Bathinda military station in Punjab on Wednesday. The state police termed it a case of "fratricide". Key Points
India TodayBJP's Nishikant Dubey targets Congress, lists earlier Parliament security lapses
BJP Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey hit out at the Congress party over Parliament security lapses in the past. Dubey took to X, formerly Twitter, enlisting previous incidents of breaches in Houses. Key Points
India TodayTwo Pakistan Army soldiers, wanted terrorist killed in encounter in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Pakistan has witnessed a significant surge in terrorist incidents in recent months with KP and Balochistan accounting for over 92 per cent of all fatalities and 86 per cent... Key Points
The Tribune India11 Maoists, including company commander, killed in massive operation in Chhattisgarh
Operation in Bijapur involved 800 security personnel and came on the back of an intelligence report about the movement of over 60 Maoists, it is learnt. Intermittent firing still on. Key Points
ThePrintWhat is London's Metropolitan Police doing to reduce shoplifting?
London's Metropolitan Police has turned to facial recognition technology to combat rising shoplifting incidents. The initiative, involving soliciting images of the 30 most prolific unidentified offenders, has identified 149 suspects, some with connections to serious criminal activities. The technology can match features against police mugshots in about a minute, aiding in building cases against identified suspects. Key Points
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It pains me Rajasthan tops in crime list... : PM Modi turns emotional, attacks Congress in Chittorgarh ra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern about the high crime rate in Rajasthan, blaming the Congress party for the state's deterioration over the past five years. He highlighted the state's top ranking in crime against women, riots, stone-pelting incidents, and atrocities against women and Dalits. Modi emphasized that only the BJP can bring about comprehensive development in Rajasthan. He also mentioned that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had accepted defeat. Key Points
Economic TimesUttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami orders stern action in ‘love jihad’ cases
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday held a meeting with senior police officers here and asked them to take stern action against “love jihad.” “People of different faiths co-exist peacefully in Uttarakhand but things like love jihad will not be tolerated. Crimes Key Points
The Tribune IndiaShinde camp Minister gives ‘offer’ to Ajit Pawar to join Maharashtra govt.
Mr. Pawar, in a veiled jibe at the Shinde-BJP government, had questioned why incidents of communal nature were repeatedly occurring in Maharashtra. Key Points
The HinduGet data on attacks on Christians in two weeks, Supreme Court tells government
The Supreme Court on March 29 gave the Home Ministry exactly two weeks to collate data on action taken by at least eight States regarding the registration of FIRs, status of investigation, arrests and charge sheets filed in incidents petitioners allege as attacks targeting Christian community and institutions. Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud pointed out that the order to collate the details and file a report in the apex court was given to the Ministry in September last year. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, for the Ministry, said some of the States took time to respond. Key Points
The HinduThe challenge in Poonch: A new terror push in Jammu, likely alienation of Gujjar-Bakherwals
After a gap of almost two decades, cross-border terrorists have set their sights on Jammu once again. There have been five big incidents in the Rajouri-Poonch area since Oct 2021; in none of these cases have the perpetrators been caught. Key Points
The Indian Express
Heavy fuel leak from Manipur power station, government orders immediate action
An incident of heavy fuel leakage from Manipur's Leimakhong Power Station has been reported. The fuel leak has spilt into the streams. The state government has directed all concerned departments to take immediate action to prevent such incidents. Key Points
India Today'Survivor' guitarist Frankie Sullivan's home burglarized, watches worth $300,000 stolen
In the hills of the San Fernando Valley, Survivor band co-founder Frankie Sullivan faced a burglary as thieves target high-value homes. Law enforcement, linking the break-ins to a South American crew, advises enhanced security measures, echoing the recent woes of Keanu Reeves and others in the star-studded neighborhood. Key Points
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