US man hijacks plane in Belize, goes on stabbing spree, gets shot by wounded passenger mid-air | World News

A US citizen hijacked a domestic flight in Belize on Friday, stabbing two passengers and the pilot in a mid-air attack.One of the victims, who despite suffering critical injuries, managed to fatally shoot the attacker mid-flight, officials in Belize and the United States confirmed.The plane eventually landed safely, averting what authorities said could have been […]

Terrorist Behind 14 Blasts In Punjab Caught In US, Say Security Agencies

New Delhi: US-based terrorist Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, said to be responsible for 14 terror attacks over the last six months in Punjab, has been captured by the US Immigration department. The terrorist was also among India’s most wanted and carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head. He is now in […]

FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner’s old Trump quote resurfaces, social media links him to GOP registration

Following Thursday’s mass shooting at Florida State University that left two dead and six injured, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner has been identified as the suspected gunman. In the immediate aftermath, social media users began scrutinising Ikner’s political affiliations, resurfacing old quotes, social media posts, and what appear to be voter registration records.One widely circulated post on […]

Luigi Mangione indicted for murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, faces death penalty

Luigi Mangione was formally indicted by a federal grand jury in Manhattan on Thursday for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The indictment includes charges of murder using a firearm, stalking, and a gun-related offence. If convicted, Mangione could face the death penalty—a decision that follows an order by US attorney general Pam Bondi. […]

‘Guns don’t shoot … ‘: What Donald Trump said after Florida State University shooting

United States’ president Donald Trump responded on Thursday to the shooting at Florida State University that left two people dead and six others injured, calling it “terrible” and a “shame.” However, he stood firm on his long-held position against tightening gun laws.Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “These things are terrible. But the gun doesn’t do […]

Ukraine and U.S. Sign Agreement in Lead-Up to Full Minerals Deal

Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding late on Thursday on a minerals agreement, according to Ukraine’s economy minister, bringing both sides closer to a deal that has gone through multiple, contentious rounds of negotiations. The signing fell short of a full agreement on the final terms of a minerals deal, which […]

Chhattisgarh Forest Officer Arrested For Rs 7 Crore Tendu Leaf Bonus Scam

Raipur: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer in connection with a large-scale misappropriation of tendu leaves bonus funds in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, officials said. Deputy Director of Prosecution Mithilesh Verma confirmed the arrest, identifying the officer as Ashok Kumar Patel, who was the […]

RTI report card highlights overwhelming presence of retired govt officials as information commissioners

NEW DELHI: A ‘report card’ on the working of information commissions under the Right To Information Act shows that 57% of the approximately 510 commissioners for whom background information was available were retired govt officials.Nearly 15% information commissioners were lawyers or former judges (11% were advocates or from the judicial service and 4% were retired […]

Who Is Phoenix Ikner: 20-year-old son of county sheriff’s deputy was ‘active shooter’ at FSU. He used his mother’s gun to kill 2

Police said 2 people were killed as a shooter opened fire at FSU campus. 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the son of the county sheriff’s deputy, was identified as the ‘active shooter’ at Florida State University who killed at least 2. Leon County Sheriff Walter . McNeil confirmed this at news conference hours after the emergency situation […]