New York City is among dozens of cities nationwide that have been roiled in recent days by mass demonstrations after the police-involved death of Floyd, a 46-year-old black man whose violent arrest was captured on amateur video and went viral on social media. … [Read more...] about NYPD officer filmed flashing white power hand gesture and laughing about it during George Floyd protests in New York City
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Flash mobs spreading awareness among voters
The flash mobs have been organised, in association with the Information and Public Relations Department, as part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme. Dr. Goel said the flash mobs were a new experience to the people and it could help a lot in spreading the importance of exercising the franchise among the common people, especially the youth. … [Read more...] about Flash mobs spreading awareness among voters
John Stewart, photographer – obituary
Having been assigned to the 15th Field Security Unit attached to the 18th Division, Stewart – who was fluent in French – was posted to do intelligence work in the Middle East. On the way, however, the ship was diverted to Singapore and he and his comrades were taken prisoner by the Japanese. … [Read more...] about John Stewart, photographer – obituary
Instant loan apps scam, the Chinese link
Hyderabad: A month after the Telangana Police began the crackdown on illegal instant loan apps following suicide by five persons, the investigation showed a deeper Chinese link to the scam.After taking at least four Chinese nationals into custody for running the illegal apps, the cops are now probing the role of some other Chinese.In the latest incident, Cyberabad police arrested three persons in connection with instant personal loan apps on January 22.Those arrested are Hemanth Kumar Jha, director of Flash Cash Pvt limited, Gurugram, V. Manjunath, HR Manager at Juss IT Technologies Pvt LTD., Bengaluru and Abdul Lauk, Manager/Team leader at TGHY Trust rock Pvt. limited, Bengaluru. These arrests were made during the investigations into the suicide of one G. Chandra Mohan (38). He had taken Rs 70,000 loans from 11 different apps. "He repaid Rs 2 lakh to these apps in installments but he was still being harassed for being a defaulter. This drove him to suicide," said P.V. Padmaja, Deputy … [Read more...] about Instant loan apps scam, the Chinese link
New Zealand woman tested COVID-19 positive 10 days after finishing managed isolation
The woman told the health officials in the interview after she tested positive that she developed very mild symptoms from Jan. 15. The woman did not initially connect the symptoms with COVID-19, but the symptoms were getting worse before she was finally tested, said Bloomfield. … [Read more...] about New Zealand woman tested COVID-19 positive 10 days after finishing managed isolation