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TopicPolice brutality

Topic: Police brutality

‘Effective’ ban on Chinese apps and justice delivery on a Harley-Davidson

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Legacy of police brutality in India, and PTI’s ‘anti-national’ interview

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Tamil Nadu govt decides to transfer probe into custodial deaths of father, son to CBI

CM Palaniswami said the govt's decision will be informed to the Madras High Court and its approval secured before transferring the case to the central agency.

Even hurtful language not allowed against accused: Chennai police chief on arrest guidelines

Chennai Police Commissioner AK Viswanathan Sunday responded to queries regarding the custodial deaths of P Jayaraj and his son Fennix, who were arrested for violating lockdown.

Stop cheering police brutality. Citizens like Jayaraj and Bennix pay the price

Most Indians’ concept of justice involves violence. The common desire for the police to teach criminals a lesson feeds into acts of brutality seen in Tamil Nadu.

Madras HC takes cognisance of custodial deaths of father-son, directs police to file report

A Madurai bench of the High Court has instructed police to inform the public about the suo motu cognisance it has taken of the deaths.

Militarisation of US police since 9/11 makes it see protesters as ‘enemy’, writes an officer

A study of police-involved deaths between 2012 and 2018 found that police kill average 2.8 men every day in the US. The risk of death was higher for black men, like George Floyd.

‘Dear White People,’ ‘This Is America’ see surge in interest as Floyd protests disrupt US

The killing of George Floyd, a black man, by a white policeman has seen Americans turn to books, movies and podcasts that deal with race.

‘How’s it going’: Goldman Sachs executive’s email calling for racial equality goes viral

Frederick Baba's email detailing his own experience of harassment & abuse by cops has been shared with nearly all 38,000 employees.

Lewis Hamilton, CNN anchor Don Lemon call out people for silence on George Floyd killing

F1 racing star Lewis Hamilton & news anchor Don Lemon slam celebrities who care more about their brand & reputation than about human rights.

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Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?