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US, UK condemn 20-year imprisonment sentence to Hong Kong media tycoon Jim
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper issued condemned the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and urged for him to be released on humanitarian grounds in their remarks.
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Human Rights Group denounces 'politically motivated' conviction of Hong Ko
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Human Rights in China (HRIC), a New York-based international, non-governmental organisation (NGO) that addresses human rights and fundamental rights in China, has condemned the conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
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Ramoji Rao, a successful entrepreneur who left a mark on journalism, world
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Born on November 16, 1936, into an agricultural family in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, Rao's journey from humble beginnings to monumental success began in 1962 with the launch of Margadarsi Chitfunds.
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Nepal court extends media tycoon Kailash Sirohiya's custody by 3 days in "
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
A district court here extended the judicial custody of Nepali media tycoon Kailash Sirohiya by three days in a case related to misuse of citizenship.
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Nepal: Media tycoon arrested for 'citizenship misuse'
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Nepal's media tycoon and chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), Kailash Sirohiya, was arrested for "misuse of citizenship" from his office on Tuesday evening.
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UK lambasts China for persecution of Uyghurs, Tibetans; calls it to repeal
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The UK strongly called for the repeal of China's national security law in Hong Kong, aligning with UN suggestions. Manley specifically called for the cessation of prosecutions, including that of media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security, sedition char
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the pro-democracy movement and criticism of China, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in his trial under the territory's national security law that could see him jailed for life, Al Jazeera reported.
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Witnesses against Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai mistreated to drive out
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The witnesses against Hong Media media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai were strongly mistreated by the Chinese authorities to bring out the 'desired' confessions, raising questions about whether his testimony will be voluntary and reliable, an investigative report by The Washington Post stated
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Jailed Hong Kong activist Kong Jimmy Lai to go on trial under national sec
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the pro-democracy movement and criticism of China, will go on trial on Monday on three counts of "colluding with foreign forces" under sweeping national security law, CNN reported.
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Jimmy Lai to plead not guilty in national security case
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, August 23 (ANI): Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to plead not guilty and stand trial under the city's severe national security law, Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) reported.
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 6 others face sedition charge
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 28 (ANI): Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other former staff members of the tabloid Apple Daily are set to face an additional sedition charge, under the Beijing-imposed national security law.
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 7 others jailed over banned Tiananmen Ma
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 13 (ANI): Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 13-month imprisonment on Monday for participating in last year's banned Tiananmen Massacre vigil.
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