Violence in US

Nations around the world have watched in horror at the civil unrest in the United States following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer pressed his knee on his neck until he stopped breathing

Police have identified at least 12 suspected sympathisers of pro-Khalistan group “Waris Punjab De” in US Nagar district and put them under surveillance, senior officers said on Thursday.

Gun violence has become the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in the U.S., devastating schools and communities. The impact goes beyond physical harm, robbing youth of their futures by disrupting education and escalating mental health issues. While federal efforts aim to curb this crisis, sustained action and policy change are needed to secure a safer, more hopeful future for the next generation.

The US capital's movers and shakers including Senators and Congressmen, diplomats and scientists, gathered on Wednesday to honor a guru who has developed a vast following in the US.

Pope Francis broke his silence on the unrest in the US on Wednesday, saying no one can "turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion" but condemning violence as "self-destructive and self-defeating." Francis implored God for peace. He called George Floyd' death tragic, and said he was praying for him and all those who had been killed as a result of the "sin of racism".

China called on the US to take measures to stem violence against people of Asian heritage after eight people were killed at Atlanta-area massage parlors. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Thursday that violence against Asians in the US was "outrageous and distressing," leaving China "deeply concerned."

New Delhi, Oct 5 () In the backdrop of a string of gun violence in the US, three American mayors visited India to study the philosophy of non-violence championed by Mahatma Gandhi and learn as to how it could be implemented back in their country.

Raj Kohli, a 63-year-old Indian-American realtor from Tucson, Arizona will ride a bicycle from New York to Washington DC to draw public attention to the ongoing gun violence in America. He is set to start his ride from the Trump Tower, near Central Park in New York City, on Memorial Day, May 28.

Saturday’s violence at Wistron’s Kolar plant, where it assembles iPhones, has caused losses amounting to an estimated Rs 437 crore, the company stated in its complaint to the police. The losses are primarily due to the theft of thousands of iPhones, allegedly looted from the unit during the violence, and damage caused to Wistron’s assembly line and factory equipment, it said.

The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) has decided to join the 'Wear Orange Campaign' - a movement dedicated to honouring victims of gun violence across US.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, known for his strong Second Amendment advocacy, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University during a public event. While answering questions about gun violence, Kirk was struck by a single bullet. His past remarks, where he argued some gun deaths are an unavoidable cost of freedom, are now being revisited.

United Nations leaders paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, highlighting his messages of peace and unity in diversity. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on people and nations to embrace Gandhi's words and recommit to the purpose of unity in diversity. The President of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, emphasized Gandhi's message of peace being the way to achieve it.

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Many Afghans who worked with Canada and other NATO countries fear Taliban violence as US forces depart. Canada announced last month that it would resettle the Afghans amid what it called a dynamic and deteriorating situation.

The number of school shootings in the United States reached a record high in 2024, with 84 incidents reported as of December 17. This surpasses the previous record of 82 in 2023. Of the shootings, 56 occurred at K-12 schools, resulting in 38 deaths and over 100 injuries. States like California, Texas, and Florida have seen the highest rates of school shootings. The issue highlights a growing gun violence crisis, with over 48,000 firearm-related deaths reported in 2022.

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A tragic shooting at Brown University during exams left two dead and nine critically injured, highlighting a disturbing pattern of campus violence. This incident joins a grim list of similar attacks across American colleges, from Virginia Tech to Michigan State, underscoring the recurring threat to academic spaces. Authorities are searching for the suspect, while universities grapple with enhanced security measures.

After Deepika Padukone, who stood in solidarity with the students of JNU during the recent protests, several other Bollywood celebs have come forward and supported her. Not only that but the shocking incident which left the entire nation surprised saw many celebs coming up and sharing their opinion.

President Trump declared a "liberation day" for Washington, D.C., vowing to eliminate crime and filth while promising to restore the capital to its former glory. He announced a "crime and beautification" plan, increasing federal patrols and criticizing wasteful spending on projects like the Federal Reserve renovation.

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NEW DELHI: India on Friday welcomed the ``positive and constructive'' outcome at the Aqaba summit on Wednesday, saying it was ``heartened'' at the attempts by all parties concerned to strive for a negotiated settlement between Israel and Palestine.