NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT
US Supreme Court rejects federal ban on gun 'bump stocks'
The rule was imposed in 2019 by Trump's administration after the devices were used during a 2017 mass shooting that killed 58 people at a Las Vegas country music festival. The policy was defended in court by Democratic President Joe Biden's administration.
In strife-torn Manipur, youngsters take up arms to 'protect' villages
These youngsters, mostly in their late 20s and early 30s, identify themselves as volunteers and say they have taken up the responsibility to keep their own safe as security forces "could not do enough to protect us".
Maha Vir Chakra, V-P, Congress prez, a don: Mukhtar Ansari's high-contrast clan
Mukhtar Ansari's family has a rich history intertwined with India's freedom struggle and military valour, spanning from Sufi saints to Vice-Presidents of India. Despite his family's legacy, Mukhtar Ansari's life took a stark turn towards organized crime and political controversies. Mukhtar Ansari faced over 60 criminal cases, 16 of them for murder. The first case lodged against him was in 1978 and the first murder case in 1986, but his first conviction happened only in 2022 -- such was his terror among complainants and witnesses.
Ahead of farmers' march on Feb 13, Section 144 enforced on Delhi-UP borders
The city police also announced the imposition of Section 144 in Shahadara and Gandhi Nagar areas of the Capital, effectively banning large gatherings until March 11. This decision comes ahead of the 'Delhi Chalo' march organised by approximately 200 farmers' unions to press for a raft of demands, including a separate law to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farm produce and the withdrawal of cases filed against them during previous demonstrations.
Ahead of farmers protest, here are some of the orders issued in northeast Delhi
The 'Delhi Chalo March' on February 13, organized by farmer associations mainly from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, is a continuation of their agitation for a law guaranteeing a Minimum Support Price for their produce.
Pakistan: Karachi rings in New Year with celebratory aerial firing, 11 injured
Karachi police issued a warning to those celebrating by threatening to prosecute them for acts of terrorism, including aerial fire, following the nation's New Year's festivities.
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In a rare action against Israel, US says extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from America
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the step after warning Israel last week that President Joe Biden's administration would be taking action over the attacks. Blinken did not announce individual visa bans, but department spokesman Matthew Miller said the bans would be implemented starting Tuesday and would cover "dozens" of settlers and their families, with more to come if the settler violence continued. He wouldn't give a number and refused to identify any of those targeted due to confidentiality reasons.
Philippine military on high alert after bombing called terrorism
"Terroristic attacks on educational institutions must also be condemned because these are places that promote the culture of peace," Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr said in a statement. The Philippine military killed 11 militants on Saturday, including members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Philippines group, in an operation that recovered 10 high-powered firearms and three explosive devices.
Anti-terror agency NIA files chargesheet in cross-border arms smuggling case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a comprehensive charge-sheet in the NIA Special Court in Punjab's Mohali against Malkit Singh, also known as Pistol, in a cross-border arms smuggling case. The case involves the smuggling of arms and ammunition over drones in the Gurdaspur district's border area.
Illinois Supreme Court affirms strict assault weapons Ban, reverses lower court ruling, Check details
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state's prohibition on specific categories of semiautomatic firearms, overturning a prior ruling by a lower court.
NIA files supplementary charge sheet against terror operative in LeT offshoot case
In its supplementary charge sheet filed in the special NIA court, Patiala House, here, the agency has charged Muneer under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the official said. The spokesperson said he is accused of conspiring with Pakistan-based operatives of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the The Resistance Front (TRF) for transportation of firearms and explosives, dropped by drones from Pakistan to carry out terrorist acts in India.
Assailants had media Id card, video camera, mike: UP Police on Atiq-Ashraf attackers
The statement identified the three accused as Sunny (23) from Hamirpur, Lavlesh \RTiwari (22) from Banda , and Arun Kumar Maurya (!8) from Kashganj.
Ceremony and controversy await Harris during visit to Asia
American allies are seeking clarity after mixed messages over whether President Joe Biden would send troops to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion, a potential conflict that could swiftly engulf the rest of the region.
New York mayor calls for national action on guns
America's largest city has been rocked by a spate of shootings in recent days with Mayor Eric Adams - a former police officer who was elected on a pledge to fight crime - vowing to tighten gun control.
Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says 'we have to act'
While a Senate vote on new gun control would be the first in several years, Democrats do not have the votes to pass any significant reform.
NIA busts Pak-sponsored al-Qaeda terror module, arrests 9 men in WB, Kerala
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had learnt about an inter-state module of al-Qaeda operatives at various locations in India, including West Bengal and Kerala.
No force in NIA charges against three alleged ISIS operatives, says special court
The NIA had filed a case on January 30 against them on charges of criminal conspiracy, assaulting a public servant and under various sections of the Arms and UA(P) Acts.
Mixed-up evidences: NIA gets rap for lack of clarity in charge sheet against 'IS men'
The agency had recently filed a charge sheet against three alleged ISIS conspirators who were arrested by the Delhi police in January on charges of plotting terror attacks in the national capital and Uttar Pradesh. The NIA had filed a case on January 30 on charges of criminal conspiracy, assaulting a public servant and under relevant sections of Arms and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Arjuna awardees, international/national sportspersons exempted from purview of strict Arms Act
The parliament in December 2019 had amended the Arms Act under which punishment for illegally possessing and making prohibited arms was enhanced. During the debate in parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said sportspersons will be entitled to get licences for different types of firearms. As per the new law, no person will be allowed to posses more than two firearms.
Parliament passes bill for stringent punishment to those carrying, manufacturing illegal weapons
Moving the legislation in the Upper House, Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said effective control over arms and ammunition is very important for safety and security in the country. He said the bill seeks to bring in stringent punishment for people involved in illegal manufacturing of arms while ensuring easier provisions for people with licensed arms.
View: On Friday, New Zealand lost its innocence
This should have stayed an innocent Friday for those going to offer their special jumma prayers at the local mosques, like every Friday.
NIA takes custody of JeM operative involved in 2016 Nagrota army camp terror attack
Qadri had told his interrogators about his role in various terror modules, including the group involved in the Nagrota attack.
Gauri Lankesh murder: Crime scene data suggest use of a multi-shot pistol
Karnataka recorded six firearm cases in 2014 of which three were from unlicensed weapons.In 2015, there were seven cases with five of them committed with unlicensed arms.
Barack Obama says Orlando shooting was an 'act of terror'
"This was an act of terror, and an act of hate," Obama said, adding that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating this as an act of terror.
President Pranab Mukherjee gives nod to two UP bills for for contorlling anti-social elements
According to a government official, the two acts empower district magistrates and the state police to rein in criminals and anti-social elements.
Owning a gun may soon be easier as government plans simple procedure
The government made draft rules, as per which the number of documents required to be submitted for applying for an arms licence will be reduced.
We are in the process of amending Arms Act, Centre informs HC
The MHA also submitted that by way of a 2012 notification it has made it mandatory that UIN be issued for every fresh arms licence.
National Tiger Conservation Authority's scientific procedure on man eaters dumped in HP hunt
The SOP issued in January 2013 by the NTCA's DIG, SP Yadav, states that shooting the "tiger/leopard" is the last resort. That, too, not by private hunters, who may nurse vested interests.
Govt tables Bill to set up National Investigating Agency
The NIA Bill 2008 was moved by home minister in the Lok Sabha.
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