Gun Control
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US president Joe Biden signs tougher gun control law, calls it ‘historic achievement’
The development comes amid a spate of mass shootings incidents in the country.
Scroll Staff
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America’s Supreme Court has swept aside New York state’s limits on carrying a gun
The core argument of the decision is that gun rights are to be treated the same as other hallowed rights like the freedom of speech or freedom of religion.
Morgan Marietta, The Conversation
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US Senate passes Bill to enhance background checks on gun buyers
If passed by the House of Representatives as well, the Bill would be the most significant firearms legislation in the country in nearly 30 years
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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US gun ownership, violence are the result of an economy aimed at maximising self-interest
Factoring in the value of human life and ethical considerations in economic and social policy-making could bring about change.
Deepanshu Mohan
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US House passes gun control Bill amid outrage over mass shootings
The legislation proposes to raise the legal age for buying semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 years, and to introduce new federal offences for gun trafficking.
Scroll Staff
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Canada introduces law to ban handgun sales
If passed, residents would no longer be able to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns in the country.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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In Texas, 18-year-olds can’t buy beer or cigarettes – but they are free to buy AR-15s
The massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, highlights disparities in law.
Kiah Collier and Jeremy Schwartz, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune
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Mass shootings in the US do lead to more gun laws – but not the kind you would expect
Despite national polls showing majority support for an assault weapons ban, not one of the 30 states with a Republican-controlled legislature has such a policy.
Christopher Poliquin, The Conversation
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Christchurch attacks: New Zealanders begin to give up firearms after gun law changes
The government’s buyback scheme will compensate owners of semi-automatic weapons that were banned after the attacks in March.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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How the ‘good guy with a gun’ from crime novels has become a deadly fantasy in the US
Exploring the pulp fiction origins of the uniquely American archetype.
Susanna Lee, The Conversation
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Christchurch attack: New Zealand PM vows to introduce reforms in gun laws within 10 days
Jacinda Ardern said gun owners can surrender their weapons to the police ‘at any time’.
Scroll Staff
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France condemns Donald Trump’s comments on 2015 terror attacks
The US president had said strict gun laws failed to prevent violence in Paris, and had mimicked how the victims were shot at during the attacks.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis