India and the US condemn terror, violent extremism
The India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting on Friday condemned terrorism and violent extremism, calling for concerted action against all terrorists. The statement did not explicitly name Pakistan or Hamas. The ministers emphasized the importance of upholding international standards on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism. Key Points
Economic TimesTwitter rolls out violent Speech Policy, asserts ‘zero-tolerance’ approach
The latest policy borrows content from existing guidelines. However, it differs and expands in certain scenarios. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWhen Sandeep Reddy Vanga said Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal will be ‘more controversial’ than Kabir Singh: ‘I want to show them…’
Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, Animal also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, and Rashmika Mandanna. The film will release on August 11. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPakistan Taliban endorses violent protests by Imran Khan supporters against military
The Pakistan Taliban has endorsed violent protests by Imran Khan supporters against the military establishment in the country. Following Khan's arrest, protesters took out their wrath on the military, torching the residence of the corps commander in Lahore and laying siege at the entrance to the army's general headquarters in Rawalpindi. Key Points
India Today‘Christmas is canceled here’, massive protests erupt in New York
Pro-Palestine protesters storm New York streets and disrupt Christmas celebrations. 6 arrested after violent clashes with NYPD. Key Points
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Washington, D.C. sees 38% surge in homicides, highest in 17 years
D.C. witnessed a 38% increase in homicides, surpassing annual figures from 2004 to 2020. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesVideo: Woman sarpanch thrashed with sticks, rods in UP’s Azamgarh, 5 arrested
A conflict over the construction of a canopy on a road led to a violent altercation involving sarpanch Lakshmi Devi and her neighbour in Azamgarh district. The video of the incident has gone viral. Key Points
India TodayBangladesh opposition chief detained day after violent anti-government protest
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was detained from his home around 9.30 AM on Sunday, a day after violent clashes between protesters and police at the anti-PM stir in Dhaka caused the death of a police constable and wounded over 200 people. Key Points
India TodayFrance shuts down climate activist group after demonstrators’ clash with police
As per Reuters, police had fired tear gas and vehicles were set on fire during the chaos. Several police officers and protesters had sustained injuries. At least 6,000 protestors had joined the march violating a ban on protest at the site where a similar protest turned violent in October 2022. Key Points
FinancialexpressCops at Parvaiz Elahi's Lahore residence as crackdown on Imran Khan's party continues
Parvaiz Elahi, president of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, is facing arrest in a corruption case. The Punjab Police officers are currently outside his Lahore residence. Key Points
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Salman Khan poses with Shehnaaz Gill for a cute selfie amid Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan promotions
On her Instagram account, Shehnaaz Gill posted a fresh selfie featuring Salman Khan. Immediately after sharing the photo, fans inundated the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons. Key Points
The Indian ExpressHow violence shown in Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal can affect mental health | Explained
Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol’s Animal and violence shown in cinema can negatively affect the mental health of all. Here are what experts have to say. Key Points
Firstpostviolent clashes in Maharashtra's Akola over 'offensive' Instagram post kills 1, sec 144 imposed
A person was killed and three others were injured after two groups clashed over an 'offensive' Instagram post about a religious leader in Maharashtra's Akola. Vehicles were set on fire and the groups pelted stones at each other, prompting the authorities to impose Section 144. Key Points
India TodayUK government releases prisoners early to ease overcrowding in jails
The prison population in England and Wales has doubled in the last 30 years as a result of longer criminal sentences and a tougher approach to violent and... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaManipur violence: Mob attacks DC office in Imphal West; two vehicles torched
Violent protests in Manipur continue following the death of two youths, with a mob vandalizing the deputy commissioner's office and setting fire to two vehicles. The protests, led by students, started after photos of the bodies of the missing youths went viral on social media. Security forces clashed with protesters and fired tear gas shells to control the situation. Curfew has been re-imposed in Imphal East and West districts, and 65 demonstrators have been injured since Tuesday. Key Points
Economic Times
War in Ukraine, earthquakes: Why we get compassion fatigue
Compassion fatigue is a natural response to overexposure to suffering, but empathy can be rebuilt. It's all in the way media and social media users represent crises. | Health Key Points
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