Violence
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Eight injured as two factions of Namdhari sect exchange fire in Haryana
Haryana | Aug 12, 2024, 07:37 AM ISTThe violent exchange of fire happened between two factions of the Namdhari sect over a land dispute involving an 11-acre plot in Haryana's Sirsa.
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Bangladesh violence: Indian-American lawmakers seek direct US intervention in attacks on Hindus
World | Aug 10, 2024, 05:37 PM ISTIndian-American lawmakers Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi said "coordinated attacks" against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh are detrimental to the interests of the US and its allies. There have been 205 cases of violence against Bangladesh minorities since Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
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Bangladeshi singer Rahul Ananda's house looted, burnt, over 3,000 handcrafted instruments destroyed
Entertainment | Aug 07, 2024, 12:16 PM ISTSeveral videos and pictures of the residence of Bangladeshi singer Rahul Ananda are circulating on social media which has been looted and burnt down by violent mobs. The house is said to be over 100 years old and contained thousands of handcrafted musical instruments.
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UK PM reacts sharply to attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads: 'This isn't...'
World | Aug 05, 2024, 11:09 AM ISTViolence spread across the country after a stabbing spree killed three girls in a dance class and left many injured. UK PM Keir Starmer has vowed action against those involved in the rioting.
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Bangladesh: Curfew extended after at least 98 killed in fresh spell of clashes
World | Aug 05, 2024, 08:57 AM ISTIt is for the second time during the recent protests that the government shut down internet services, mobile operators said. Social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp were not available, even via broadband connections.
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Bangladesh: 91 killed, hundreds injured in fresh clashes between protestors, Awami League supporters
World | Aug 04, 2024, 08:53 PM ISTBangladesh's student protests have shifted from rallying against government job quotas to calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. The movement now includes a call for a nationwide non-cooperation campaign until the government steps down.
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Manipur violence: Understanding the ethnic conflict and how it can be resolved?
Manipur | Jul 23, 2024, 10:52 AM ISTManipur has been reeling under the brunt of ethnic clashes erupted due to the differences between two tribal communities. Let's understand the root cause of the unrest and how it can be resolved.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Riots break out in Leeds, What's happening in UK city?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 19, 2024, 10:48 PM ISTAaj Ki Baat: Riots break out in Leeds, What's happening in UK city?
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Bihar: Several injured in violent clashes between two Tazia procession organisers in Sitamarhi
Bihar | Jul 17, 2024, 07:08 PM ISTThe violence started after two factions carrying out Tazia processions clashed with each other using weapons, and sticks. The Police resorted to baton-charge to disperse the crowd.
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33 killed in US as shootings and violence mar Fourth of July celebrations
World | Jul 06, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTThe Fourth of July marks the American independence from Britain in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It has historically been one of the deadliest days in the US with violence and mass shootings.
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Gurugram: Police officer injured as violence erupts in Sector 35 after worker run over by bus
India | Jun 22, 2024, 08:19 PM ISTHaryana news: Chaotic scenes were witnessed in Gurugram as people pelted stones at the vehicles including buses and police vans. Earlier today, a worker died reportedly after being run over by a bus near the factory entrance, which later led to the violence.
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Germany: Man shot after threatening police with axe during Euro 2024 fan parade | VIDEO
World | Jun 16, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTHours before the Poland vs Netherlands match in the Euro 2024, a man threatened officers with a pickaxe and a firebomb, causing the police to open fire. The man is currently receiving medical treatment and police say he was working alone.
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BJP forms four-member committee to look into political violence in West Bengal
West Bengal | Jun 15, 2024, 02:22 PM ISTSeveral BJP workers were allegedly targeted during the post-poll violence in West Bengal after polling concluded on June 1 and results were declared on June 4. In 2019 also, a large-scale post-poll violence had taken place.
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Chhattisgarh: Govt delegation led by Deputy CM Vijay Sharma visits violence-hit Balodabazar
chhattisgarh | Jun 11, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTChhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who holds the Home portfolio, directed that stern action should be taken against those who indulged in the violence in Balodabazar.
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Chhattisgarh: Massive chaos in Balodabazar collector office, mob sets vehicles on fire
chhattisgarh | Jun 10, 2024, 11:25 PM ISTSatnami community had protested in the Balodabazar district today. Later the protest turned violent and the mob set fire to the vehicles parked in the premises of the collector's office. This caused a stir.
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Manipur's Jiribam remain tense as curfew imposed after protests over killing of man
India | Jun 08, 2024, 01:09 PM ISTThe houses of the people staying in the relief camp at Jiri Sports Complex were burnt in the outlying villages of Lamtai khunou, Dibong Khunou, Nunkhal and Begra in the Jiribam district by suspected militants.
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NIA arrests key accused in transnational conspiracy to exacerbate Manipur violence
India | Jun 06, 2024, 10:52 PM ISTAt least 219 people have been killed in the ethnic strife that erupted in Manipur on May 3 last year after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status.
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'Hang everyone!': Trump's supporters call for violent retribution after his landmark conviction
World | May 31, 2024, 01:09 PM ISTA review of Trump-aligned social media posts showed violent posts by his supporters that called for attacking the Manhattan jurors and the execution of judge Juan Merchan. These posts mirror the calls for violence and intimidating rhetoric when Trump lost the 2020 elections.
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Odisha: BJP worker killed, 7 others injured in clash with BJD supporters, CM condemns violence
India | May 16, 2024, 12:22 PM ISTLok Sabha and Assembly elections are being held simultaneously in Odisha. Polling will be held in the 35 Assembly seats and 5 Lok Sabah constituencies on May 20.
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Haiti's transitional council names new PM as it attempts to restore stability amid gang violence
World | May 01, 2024, 07:10 AM ISTFritz Belizaire, who served as the Haitian sports minister from 2006 to 2011, has been chosen as the new Prime Minister days after Ariel Henry officially stepped down from the post. The transitional council aims to establish a stable government as gang violence has rocked the country since Feb 29.