US man guilty in Black transgender woman’s killing in first federal hate crime trial over gender identity
Jurors decided that Daqua Lameek Ritter fatally shot Dime Doe three times on August 4, 2019, because of her gender identity.. A South Carolina man was found... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaLashkar terrorist wanted for killing of Lt Ummer Fayaz shot dead in Kashmir after 7 yrs
LeT’s Bilal Ahmed Bhat was wanted terrorist & accused of killing the Army officer in 2017. He initially began as overground worker for terror outfit before climbing up the ranks. Key Points
ThePrintSTF raids gangster’s hideouts in Ambala
Bunty is accused of killing his associate outside a private hospital in February last year. He has been absconding since then and carries a reward of ₹25,000 on his head, the DSP, STF, Aman Kumar said. The Ambala Unit of the Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia targeting jihadists in Pakistan is valid but it can trigger LOC military escalation
The so-called collateral costs of targeted killing aren't the sole argument for more accountability. The potential misuse of executive authority for lethal force is evident. Key Points
ThePrintOne death, 3,000 arrests. Why is Paris on the boil?
The killing of Nahel Marzouk, a French teenager of North African descent, by police has sparked widespread protests in France. Over 3,000 people have been arrested and hundreds of police officers injured. The government denies claims of police violence against minorities. The protests highlight issues of race and discrimination in French society. The violence has declined in intensity, and President Macron is set to meet with mayors of affected towns. Nahel's family has called for an end to the rioting. Key Points
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Taliban execute 2 convicts in public
The Taliban carried out a double public execution at a stadium in south-eastern Afghanistan on Thursday. Thousands watched the killing of two convicted... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaShooter wounds 4 in Ohio Walmart store, kills self
A shooter opened fire on Monday night at a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself. The attack was reported at around 8:30 pm at the Walmart in Beavercreek, a town of about 50,000 in the Dayton metropolitan area. “The conditions of the victims right now is unknown” Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCoromandel Express derails in Odisha killing several. List of 10 most fatal train accidents in India
Four coaches of the Coromandel Express derailed in Odisha's Balasore district, colliding head-on with a goods train. This is one of many deadly train accidents in India's history, including the 1981 Bihar Train Disaster and the 2016 Indore Patna Disaster. Key Points
mintIndia-Canada row: Hardeep Singh Nijjar met Canadian intelligence officers every week before death, says so
Nijjar's son, 21, said his father met officers of Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) “once or twice a week,” including one or two days before his murder, Vancouver Sun quoted him as saying. His father was scheduled to meet CSIS two days after his death, he added. In an interview, Nijjar's son said that the meetings began in February and had increased in frequency in the months leading up to the killing. Key Points
Economic TimesPakistan police probe killing of woman over social media photo, death 'ordered by village elders'
In case of suspected honour killing, a council of elders —known as a jirga — 'ordered that the victim and a friend, who also appeared in the picture, be killed'. Police were able to rescue one. Key Points
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'Shooting hospitals, killing children not in Torah': Erdogan slams Israel amid war
Turkish President Erdogan has said actions like targeting hospitals or killing children are inconsistent with the Torah. Erdogan also slammed Germany's support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. Key Points
India TodayUS woman stabs 4-year-old son in front of her own mother, arrested: Report
A US woman confessed to killing her 4-year-old son in front of her own mother in Texas. The police said Mary Johnson observed her daughter Monica stab her son with a sharp weapon. Key Points
India TodayIsraeli missile strike on Damascus kills 2
Israeli strikes hit a neighbourhood of the Syrian capital on Wednesday morning, killing two people and causing material damage, Syria's state TV said.... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIran says at least 103 people killed, 211 wounded in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
Two explosions occurred near an Iranian cemetery during a ceremony commemorating Qassem Soleimani's 2020 killing by a U.S. drone. Iranian state media reported injuries from gas canister blasts. Ambulances rushed to the scene in Kerman as attendees gathered to honor Soleimani's anniversary. Details on casualties and the situation are under monitoring by authorities. Key Points
Economic TimesCanadian PM Justin Trudeau tells Israel killing of babies in Gaza must end
Canada has maintained that Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas after the Palestinian militant group attacked southern Israel last month, killing 1,400 people and taking over 200 hostage. But like the United States and other allies, it has expressed increasing concern over the mounting death toll in the battered enclave, where local health officials say 11,000 people have been killed since the conflict started. Key Points
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Couple found murdered in Pathankot village
Identified as Rajkumar, 62, and Champa Devi, 57, the couple lived alone as their son lives in England while their daughter studies in Chandigarh. Sources say that robbery may have been the motive behind the killing as a few costly items were found missing from the house. Key Points
Hindustan TimesChhattisgarh man dies after home theater he received as wedding gift blows up
A Chhattisgarh man, who got married last week, received a home theatre as a wedding gift. When the family tried to set up the device, it blew up, killing two people, including the newly-married man. Key Points
India TodayKerala BJP leader’s widow finds peace as killers get death. Weary village says ‘it’s a closed chapter’
Ranjith Sreenivasan was killed in 2021, hours after SDPI’s K.S. Shan. SDPI has questioned why trial in Sreenivasan’s case is over, while suspects in Shan killing are out on bail. Key Points
ThePrint2 killed by men who mistook them as robbers
Four men arrested for killing two in Delhi after mistaking them for robbers. Victims had no criminal background. Families seek justice. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTargeted killing not India's policy: Minister S Jaishankar to Canada
India has stated to Canada that targeted killing is not a policy of the Indian government and has asked Ottawa to share any specific and relevant information they may have. The Indian Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, mentioned this during a session at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He also expressed concerns about the growing nexus between terrorists and organized crime in Canada and the permissive environment for such activities. Key Points
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Months after Junaid-Nasir murders, police rule out cow vigilante Monu Manesar’s ‘direct involvement’
Addressing a press conference, Rajasthan DGP Umesh Mishra said police were now probing his ‘indirect involvement’ in the murders. Helpless, says family. Key Points
ThePrintIsrael says ready 'for any scenario' after strike kills Hamas leader in Lebanon
Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari did not directly comment on the killing, but said afterwards that the military was in "very high state of readiness in all arenas, in defence and offence. We are highly prepared for any scenario." Key Points
India TodayRed flag over Iran's Qom mosque: All-out war on Israel?
Iran hoisted a red flag over a mosque in Qom after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran, allegedly by Israel. Ayatollah Khamenei ordered retaliation, increasing fears of further conflict. The event succeeded Israeli strikes killing Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. UN Security Council members called for diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation. Analysts suggest Iran might gauge its response to avoid US involvement. Hezbollah hinted at coordinated retaliation, indicating potential upcoming coordinated actions against Israel. Key Points
Economic Times3 dead as boulders hit Kedarnath hiking route amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand
Boulders rolled onto the Kedarnath hiking route near Gauri Kund in Uttarakhand, killing three people. Rescue operations were underway. Key Points
India TodayIsraeli tanks backed by warplanes, drones advance deeper into Rafah
Israeli tanks backed by warplanes and drones advanced deeper into the western part of the Gaza Strip city of Rafah on Wednesday, killing eight people,... Key Points
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Pakistan launches two air strikes in Afghanistan killing 8 civilians, claims Taliban
The strikes came as Taliban refutes claims of militant attacks on Pakistan's soil. The latter’s army and foreign office did not immediately comment on the strikes. Key Points
ThePrint19 dead, several missing in Indonesia flashfloods
Padang: Torrential rains triggered flashfloods and a landslide on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing at least 19 people and leaving seven others... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan claims he got Nafe Singh Rathee murdered
India News: Read the latest news on UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan claiming responsibility for the murder of Nafe Singh Rathee, the Haryana INLD chief. Get the full story and updates on our website. Key Points
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