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UN experts raise alarm over Pakistan's conviction of rights lawyers, flag
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UN experts expressed serious concern over the 17-year prison sentences handed to Pakistani human rights lawyers Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha under cyber-terrorism laws. The rapporteurs warned that broad legislation is being misused to criminalise legal advocacy, restrict expression, and
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Toshakhana case: Pak SC issues notice to ECP over Imran Khan's electoral b
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission over Imran Khan's five-year electoral ban linked to the Toshakhana case. Judges examined legal arguments on suspended sentences versus convictions. Proceedings were deferred indefinitely. Hearings in the cipher case and a de
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PM Modi pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Prime Minister said that Balasaheb Thackeray was known for his sharp intellect, powerful oratory and uncompromising convictions, and commanded a unique connect with the people.
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US: FBI surges probe resources in Minnesota amid USD 250 million fraud cas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency has surged additional personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota as part of an ongoing effort "to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs," as Fox News.
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UAPA enforcement intensifies; over 2,900 held in 2023 with 118 convictions
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The number of arrests and convictions made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has seen a steady and significant rise over the past five years, with 2023 recording the highest figures, a Home Ministry data shared with the Lok Sabha mentions.
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MAGA feud erupts as long-term ally Greene expresses frustration towards Tr
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a lengthy statement posted on X on Saturday, the Georgia lawmaker, known for her staunch support of Trump's MAGA agenda and who helped him to bag a second term at the White House, accused the President of radicalising individuals with rhetoric similar to that which previously led to mu
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Pakistan fails its women as no convictions made in Sindh's soaring domesti
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The revelations, based on the Sustainable Social Development Organisation's (SSDO) latest factsheet, highlight a deep institutional failure to protect women and deliver justice, as reported by Dawn.
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NCW member slams West Bengal govt over misinterpretation of NCRB data
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
National Commission for Women (NCW) member Archana Majumdar has criticised the West Bengal government for misrepresenting NCRB data on crimes against women, highlighting over four lakh pending cases in 2023, the highest in India, with no convictions or actions taken.
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Commonwealth report flags curbs on PTI, media bias and vote irregularities
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Commonwealth Observer Group's report on Pakistan's 2024 elections flagged denial of PTI's symbol, Imran Khan's convictions, media bias, curbs on freedoms, and altered results forms, saying these undermined a level playing field and may have impinged on credibility, transparency, and incl
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Israeli lawmakers clash over mandatory death sentence for terrorists
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The proposed legislation, championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, would make execution mandatory for certain terror convictions. The measure would also allow a majority of judges to impose the death penalty and would eliminate the possibility of commuting such sentences onc
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"Fight is not about winning or losing but standing up for convictions," sa
Updated : 8 months ago IST
After the INDIA bloc nominee Justice B Sudershan Reddy lost in the Vice Presidential elections on Tuesday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared a heartfelt post for Sudershan Reddy on social media.
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Ambur riot case: Tirupattur court convicts 22, acquits 106; compensation a
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Judge Meenakumari of Tirupattur District Sessions Court convicted 22 individuals for the 2015 Ambur riots--seven now in Salem prison, 15 released on fines, and 106 acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The court ordered ₹10 lakh each for two injured constables and criticised the government
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