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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
TopicGun control

Topic: gun control

US top court open path to more guns in public, strikes down New York law on concealed firearms

The decision follows a series of mass shootings, including rampages that left over 30 people dead at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store and an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school.

Texas school shooting leaves 19 children, 2 adults dead, several critical

Texas Senator Ted Cruz described the shooting as "truly horrific", but said gun reforms would not prevent such crimes. Biden, however, urged action to control the gun lobby.

What are ‘ghost guns’? Firearm US police can’t track, and target of Biden’s anti-crime effort

They are available for purchase in the US without a license, background check, and cost as little as $50 to $75 apiece.

More mental health care won’t stop the gun epidemic in the US

Without question, the U.S. has the most firearm deaths and firearm suicides compared to all other high-income, developed countries.

New Zealand mosque shooter had a gun licence, country now moves to change gun laws

PM Jacinda Ardern said she will change the country's gun laws after a 28-year-old Australian right-wing extremist carried out the country's worst mass shooting since 1943.

Global Pulse: Paradise Papers far cry from Panama Papers; Japan and USA pledge to “make alliance great again”

The Paradise Papers are not as devious as the notorious Panama Papers; the fifth meeting between Shinzo Abe and Trump promises to "make alliance great again"; and Mohammad bin Salman is set on the path to an absolute monarchy. 

On Camera

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.