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Stones Fly at Gujarat Congress HQ as BJP and Congress Workers Clash Over Gandhi’s Remarks

Ahmedabad, India – Tensions escalated sharply outside the Gujarat Congress headquarters in Ahmedabad on Tuesday as workers from the BJP and the Congress engaged in stone-throwing clashes during a protest. The confrontation was spurred by controversial remarks by former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, which prompted a strong response from BJP supporters. The clashes occurred in the Paldi area of Ahmedabad, where local police had to intervene as groups from both political …

Police Reform Efforts in Congress for George Floyd Fade to Silence

Minneapolis, Minnesota – Four years after the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, efforts in Washington to enact comprehensive policing reforms in his memory have all but dwindled to a halt. The killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, in May 2020 sparked widespread outcry and demands for change. Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress swiftly introduced separate bills in response, reflecting the deep-seated anger across the nation. …

Explosion Erupts at Congress Street Hydro Plant in Troy, NY – Police Response Confirmed

Troy, NY – Residents of Troy, NY were startled by reports of an explosion at the Congress Street hydro plant. Troy Police confirmed the incident early Tuesday morning, causing concern among locals in the area. Assistant Chief of Police, Steven Barker, assured the public that there were no signs of criminal activity surrounding the explosion. The explosion at the hydro plant raised questions about the safety and security of the facility. While details were scarce …

Anti-Semitic Chants and Controversy: Columbia University President Testifies Before Congress on Campus Anti-Semitism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses. During the hearing with the House Education Committee, Shafik initially denied the existence of anti-Jewish protests at Columbia but later acknowledged incidents where anti-Semitic remarks were made. Representative Elise Stefanik of New York questioned Shafik about chants of “Jews out” on the university’s campus, to which Shafik responded that the protests were labeled as …