Watch: £4m crypto fraudster handcuffed in bed after impersonating police A fraudster who was part of a gang that stole £4m through a cryptocurrency scam was arrested as he lay naked in bed. The Independent UK · Jul 18
Health of 3 AISA activists on hunger strike deteriorates as Jantar Mantar protest enters day 21 Three student activists' health worsened on their 21st day of hunger strike. Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after his condition deteriorated. Activists alleged police attempted to detain them from the protest site. A large number of volunteers prevented the activists' detention by police. The protest continues demanding the… The Economic Times · Jul 18
Three-layer operation: How Delhi Police planned Sonam Wangchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar Delhi Police executed a meticulously planned early morning operation on Saturday to remove climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site after a strategy was finalised at a high-level meeting following the new Police Commissioner's assumption of charge, top police sources said. The Economic Times · Jul 18
Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist 'stable but requires continuous monitoring' Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to his prolonged hunger strike. He remains stable but requires continuous medical observation and treatment. His wife requested that no treatment be administered without family consent. Police removed protesters from the Jantar Mantar site after his hospitalization. Opposition leaders criticized the government's actions… The Economic Times · Jul 18
Left-wing student organizations join Jantar Mantar protest as CJP activist begins hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation The protestors have been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after the NEET paper leak fiasco. The joint demonstration witnessed students and political activists raising slogans and carrying placards to press their various demands. The Economic Times · Jul 18
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 7,834 crore for 4 major schemes; 20% reservation for retired Agniveers in state police Arunachal Pradesh's Cabinet approved Rs 7,834 crore for four comprehensive schemes. This investment will improve roads and rural connectivity across the state. The government also approved power infrastructure upgrades and enhanced education programs. New initiatives will support youth, MSMEs, and public services. The Economic Times · Jul 18
What kind of thuggery is this?: AAP, Opposition condemn police action against Jantar Mantar protesters, call officers 'Modi goons' Delhi Police took climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital from Jantar Mantar. Opposition leaders criticized the police action, alleging suppression of peaceful protest. Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike for twenty days demanding action on exam irregularities. Protesters were removed from the site after Wangchuk's hospitalization. The police… The Economic Times · Jul 18
CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk taken to hospital Abhijeet Dipke started an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. This action followed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation after a lengthy fast. Dipke alleged police crackdown and urged supporters to continue the ongoing protest. Delhi Police stated they complied with court orders and medical advice for Wangchuk. Protesters… The Economic Times · Jul 18
Indian police swoop in to remove hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk from protest site Activists accuse Delhi Police of ‘kidnapping’ Wangchuk, while authorities say he has been moved to hospital in a ‘much-needed medical intervention’ The Independent UK · Jul 18
Hanson ‘undermining social cohesion’, Albanese says, as Labor responds to Islamophobia envoy’s report Government’s response to 54 recommendations made by Aftab Malik includes new education taskforce and federal police social cohesion team The Guardian - AU · Jul 18
Sonam Wangchuk forcibly taken to hospital as Delhi Police tighten grip on Jantar Mantar protest Delhi Police forcibly removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar and took him to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday morning with heavy deployment at the protest site as his indefinite hunger strike stretched into its 21st day. The move came a day after Anurag Kumar took over as Delhi Police Commissioner,… Newslaundry · Jul 18
Sonam Wangchuk's wife says no treatment should be administered to him without her consent Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital on his hunger strike's twenty-first day. His wife forbade medical treatment without her explicit consent and doctor's approval. Police stated the transfer was for essential medical care following court orders. Wangchuk remains determined to continue his fast despite his deteriorating health. He… The Economic Times · Jul 18
CJP activists allege 'Wangchuk dragged by Police forcibly'; Police say they complied with court orders Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to a hospital from his protest site. Protestors alleged police forcefully removed him despite his deteriorating health. Delhi Police stated Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital as per court orders. This action followed a 20-day hunger strike by the activist. Protestors were asked to… The Economic Times · Jul 18
Sonam Wangchuk conscious, vitals stable after being shifted to Safdarjung Hospital Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike. Delhi Police removed protesters from Jantar Mantar following court orders and medical advice. Wangchuk's health had deteriorated, prompting the hospital transfer for essential medical care. Protesters alleged plainclothes police posed as a medical team to take… The Economic Times · Jul 18
AAP · Jul 18 Recreational diver bitten by two-metre shark A recreational diver is recovering in hospital after being bitten on the arm by what is believed to have been a broadnose sevengill shark.
The Economic Times · Jul 18 Security tightened around Jantar Mantar after Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital Activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike. Security was heightened around Jantar Mantar and New Delhi following the incident. Police stated the hospitalization followed a High Court order and medical advice. Some protesters caused a brief commotion while obstructing the hospital transfer. Authorities requested…
The Economic Times · Jul 18 Sonam Wangchuk moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike. He protested alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demanded accountability. Doctors noted significant weight loss, raising health concerns for the activist. The Delhi High Court had ordered regular monitoring of his critical condition. Wangchuk urged supporters to march…
BANG Premier · Jul 18 Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s mansion scare after ‘confused’ driver crashes through security gates Police say there is no evidence the music superstars were deliberately targeted after a man allegedly drove through the gates of their East Hampton estate before being arrested and taken to hospital.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 ‘A revolutionary act to watch it’: the film India’s censors do not want you to see Director Honey Trehan decries ‘dystopian’ opposition to his film depicting crackdown on Punjab’s separatist movement
Bangkok Post · Jul 17 Birth certificate scam probe widens More than 60 people are suspected of involvement in a fake birth registration network, while police and health officials are expanding probes into eight hospitals.
The Guardian - US · Jul 17 Off-duty employee at Colorado ICE facility arrested for shooting protester Woman has non-life threatening injuries after Brandon Booth shot her with pistol outside ICE facility and drove off
Bored Panda · Jul 17 One Petty Street Fight Sparked A Chilling Chain Of Events That Turned A 24-Year-Old Into A National Nightmare A minor traffic dispute and an insult from his childhood unleashed a two-day wave of violence that turned wealthy heir Higinio Sobera into one of Mexico’s most feared criminals.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 17 Houston police worked with ICE on at least 103 occasions since April, report shows The first report on police-ICE interactions required by the City Council shows Houston transferred 18% of people with immigration-related warrants to ICE custody.
Evening Standard · Jul 17 Met Police imposes conditions on huge pro-Palestine march in central London this weekend The National March for Palestine will call on Andy Burnham to impose sanctions on Israel
The Times of India · Jul 17 Quote of the day by Pierre Trudeau: 'The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation' and a pivotal moment for gay rights in Canada Everett George Klippert was the last person in Canada to be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned for being gay. Klippert was originally from Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and was raised in Calgary, Alberta. In 1965, he was picked up by police for questioning in connection with a case of suspected arson.…