Ten people, mostly teenagers, were injured in Queens, New York, as men fired over 30 shots into a crowd outside Amazura nightclub. Police are searching for a light-colored sedan linked to the attack. The victims, aged 16 to 20, are expected to recover. No suspects have been identified.
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The Supreme Court slammed the misuse of temporary contracts. The court highlighted the exploitation of workers, especially in the gig economy. The court ordered reinstatement of sweepers who worked for two decades. The sweepers were employed by the Central Water Commission. The court ordered back wages for the sweepers. The court stressed fair employment practices for government organizations.
The Congress criticized the timing of Manipur CM N Biren Singh’s resignation, arguing it should have happened earlier to prevent the state's crisis. Singh resigned after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing gratitude for central government support while Congress leaders blame him for deepening community divides.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has reinstated Protected Area Permits for Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram due to security concerns over influx from neighboring countries. This reverses a 2010 decision easing travel restrictions to boost tourism. Foreigners, excluding those from China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, will now need permits.
In the National T20 Cup semifinal, Iftikhar Ahmed's exuberant celebration after dismissing Kamran Ghulam, and Salman Butt's witty commentary comparing it to taking Viv Richards' wicket, captured attention. Peshawar secured a convincing win with a formidable total of 243 runs, highlighted by Sahibzada Farhan's 148-run innings. Despite Shahzaib Khan's effort, Abbottabad fell short at 187/8.
Calcutta High Court should not serve as a 'dumping ground' for judges with questionable reputations or short tenures, argue three lawyer associations in a letter to the Chief Justice of India. They are challenging the transfer of Delhi HC judge, Dinesh Kumar Sharma, expressing concerns over alleged misconduct and urging reconsideration of the decision.
The post-mortem reports of three youths from Kathua who were found dead suggest they died from trauma injuries caused by an accidental fall. There were no signs of physical assault or gunshot wounds, ruling out a terrorist attack. They were last in contact with family members before losing their way to a wedding, with alcohol found at the scene.
The World Bank has halted a $500 million loan to Pakistan due to unfulfilled conditions, including revisions to a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor agreement. This leaves a $2.5 billion financing gap, exacerbated by the cancellation of another loan related to clean energy.
A TV journalist and a policeman were injured in separate incidents of shooting by miscreants in strife-torn Manipur, disrupting Christmas celebrations. The journalist, L Kabichandra, was shot at in Ukhrul district, while a policeman and volunteers were injured in Kangpokpi. Manipur CM N Biren Singh condemned the attacks, calling for calm and unity.
Two BJP MPs, injured during a scuffle with Congress leaders at the new Parliament building, were discharged from the hospital Friday. The confrontation arose from a BJP protest against alleged disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. During the incident, MP Pratap Sarangi suffered a head injury, and MP Mukesh Rajput briefly lost consciousness.