As many as 190 people were shot dead across the United States over the July 4th or Independence Day holiday weekend, according to data compiled by the Gun Violence Archive, a research organisation.
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Singapore police on their toes as more cyclists caught flouting rules this year
Land Transport Authority (LTA) said Singapore police continued their crackdown on cyclists riding illegally on the expressways, as this year 44 cyclists have been caught violating the rules in the first four months.
UK court dismisses Indian fugitive Nirav Modi’s extradition appeal
Indian diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s appeal against his extradition to India has been dismissed by a United Kingdom high court.
Indian fugitive Mehul Choksi denied bail by Dominica authorities in illegal entry case
Dominican court today denied bail to Mehul Choksi – the fugitive diamond trader wanted over the INR 13,500 crore loan fraud case in India – for illegally entering into the Caribbean island nation from Antigua.
Singapore should not allow racism, xenophobia to become prevalent: Law Minister Shanmugam
Singapore will fail if it allows racism and xenophobia to become prevalent, Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam said in response to an apparent hate crime incident involving a 55-year-old Indian-origin woman who was kicked and subjected to racial slurs allegedly by a Chinese man.
Singapore narcotics regulator claims biggest cannabis seizure in 25 years
Singapore’s anti-narcotics agency announced today it had made its biggest seizure of cannabis in 25 years in a bust in the city-state, which has some of the world’s toughest narcotics laws including capital punishment.
Singapore Aetos officer charged with armed robbery used official firearm, say Singapore Police
Singapore Crime News – A 38-year-old auxiliary police officer who allegedly robbed a shop in Jurong on April 12 using his official gun after reporting for duty earlier that day was charged in court today.
Singapore joins Interpol-led task force to combat COVID-19 related scams
Singapore News: Singapore is joining an Interpol-led global financial crime task force, comprising the US and UK, which will be looking into a number of areas, including COVID-19-related scams.
Biden admin urges US court to certify India’s request to extradite Tahawwur Rana
The Biden administration in the United States has urged a federal court to certify India’s request to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.
New book by UK journalists delves into prominent extradition cases with India
Even as the United Kingdom’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) handed over an alleged drug smuggler to India for extradition, a new book highlighting some high-profile as well as lesser-known Indian extradition cases delves into why the UK is considered a safe haven for those wanting to escape the law
