Why the murder rate fell to historic low Homicide rates moved in near lockstep with drug overdoses, alcohol deaths and gun purchases Salon · Jul 20
Why have the police banned amplifiers outside No 10 for Andy Burnham’s speech? The familiar backing track will not be heard for Andy Burnham’s inaugural speech today The Independent UK · Jul 20
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke detained during 'Sansad Chalo' march? CJP issues fresh clarification Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of CJP, was apprehended by Delhi Police amid a student protest march. The situation intensified when security forces resorted to tear gas and mild crowd control measures near Parliament. In response, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das condemned the actions of the police and urged MPs to advocate… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Under shadow of lathis and barricades: The day the Modi govt finally engaged the CJP Thousands of protesters marching towards Parliament as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) demonstration were met with barricades, tear gas, lathi blows and detentions as a heavy police deployment tried to contain the march. Newslaundry · Jul 20
Police have until Monday evening to question Ann Widdecombe suspect A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder and a terrorism offence. Evening Standard · Jul 20
Inquest begins into Jesse Deacon’s fatal shooting by police, three years after his death The 43-year-old Sydney man was fatally shot within a minute of police knocking on his door, court hears The Guardian - AU · Jul 20
Reform UK Clippings Found in Home of Ann Widdecombe Murder Suspect – Political Motive Probe Intensifies Police reportedly found newspaper clippings linked to Nigel Farage and Reform UK during searches of the suspect's South Yorkshire home. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Police Block Roads, Metro to Stop Peaceful March Over Paper Leak Scandal – Is the Indian Government Scared? The NEET-UG paper leak controversy escalated after Delhi Police stopped a planned Parliament march. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Delhi riots case: Supreme Court stays order allowing Devangana Kalita to inspect documents The Supreme Court has intervened in the case involving riot-accused Devangana Kalita by staying a Delhi High Court ruling that granted her permission to review previously disregarded documents in a conspiracy matter. The Delhi Police raised concerns about possible trial delays, leading to the Supreme Court's decision to issue a… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Brickbat: Friends Helping Friends A federal judge in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, sentenced police officer Jaron Taylor to three years of probation and $38,670… The post Brickbat: Friends Helping Friends appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jul 20
A company in the UK offering rape testing kits faces widespread criticism – but shouldn’t we ask why it exists at all? Sexual violence is hugely under-reported and cases rarely make it to court. These are the facts that should shock us, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat Riot police use water cannon in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as protests break out in the capital. Euronews · Jul 20
CJP protest: Abhijeet Dipke calls off hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's request Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal. Wangchuk, hospitalized after his own fast, requested discharge to join a protest. CJP leaders met with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for government talks. Demonstrators marched towards Parliament, facing police dispersal and traffic disruptions. The Economic Times · Jul 20
Indian Gen Z protesters face teargas and police batons as thousands march towards parliament Protesters are demanding resignation of education minister over botched exams The Independent UK · Jul 20
Newslaundry · Jul 20 ‘With Wangchuk gone, cops thought hope would die’: The weekend that changed the CJP protest Thousands have turned up for the Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament on Monday, filling the road from Jantar Mantar to the Tolstoy Marg–Sansad Marg intersection. Police are trying to block the march with barricades and used batons after some protesters tried to push through.
Bangkok Post · Jul 20 All Bangkok nightspots to undergo safety checks City officials will inspect about 1,100 entertainment venues in the capital over the next 60 days to ensure they comply with public safety regulations, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said.
The Economic Times · Jul 20 CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march turns tense; baton charge, tear gas in Delhi Security forces used batons and tear gas against Cockroach Janta Party protesters. Thousands marched towards Parliament, attempting to breach barricades near Shastri Bhawan. Metro station access was restricted, causing inconvenience for many commuters. CJP representatives engaged in talks with the government regarding their demands. Separately, Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger…
France 24 · Jul 20 Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two members of the movement were on their…
The Economic Times · Jul 20 CJP protest Delhi: After Parliament protest, members meet JP Nadda; minister promises internal consultations Cockroach Janta Party members will meet Union Minister JP Nadda after the government reached out for talks. Thousands of CJP protesters marched towards Parliament, attempting to breach barricades near Parliament Street. Police forces reportedly resorted to a baton-charge during the protest, leading to minor injuries.
Bangkok Post · Jul 20 Man steals trawler, arrested after it sinks PHUKET - A landlubber who stole a small trawler and headed out to sea soon found himself in deep trouble, swimming for his life after big waves overturned it off the coast of this resort island.
The Economic Times · Jul 20 CJP's Saurav Das taken to Deputy Commissioner's office, says talks with government underway Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das is engaged in discussions with the government. Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a planned march despite heavy rain and security. Delhi Police stated no permission was granted for the unauthorized protest march. Prohibitory orders are in effect across the New Delhi district. Activist…
Newslaundry · Jul 20 Cops detain AAP councillor as she prepares to leave for Parliament march with supporters Delhi Police detained AAP councillor Ashu Thakur from her CR Park office on Monday morning, hours after she had circulated a video urging citizens to gather on the spot and join a march to Parliament organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Bangkok Post · Jul 20 31 foreign-owned by proxy companies raided in Chiang Mai CHIANG MAI: Police and local officials raided 31 companies suspected of being nominee firms under actual foreign ownership and arrested five suspects on Monday.
MyLifeXP · Jul 20 What Happened Before the Chalo Sansad March? As thousands gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned 'Chalo Sansad' march, social reformer Sonam Wangchuk made a significant announcement that changed the direction of the protest. Instead of simply continuing his hunger strike, he laid down three clear conditions under which he would end his fast. At…
AAP · Jul 20 'Nobody cares about us': death at police hands probed After her son was killed by police following a decades-long struggle with schizophrenia and addiction, a mother wants his inquest to be a positive experience.