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Beant Singh killing: On Centre's request, SC adjourns for four weeks Balwa
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned for four weeks a petition of death-row prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana seeking commutation of the sentence given to him for assassination of the then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995.
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Pakistan's I&B Minister claims Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders seekin
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has claimed that many leaders and members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are voluntarily seeking arrest to avoid taking part in the planned protest that was called for the release of PTI founder Imran Khan from prison,
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Indian national indicted for illegal export of US aviation components to R
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian national, has been indicted for conspiring to illegally export controlled US aviation components to Russia via India. Charged in the District of Oregon, Kaushik faces severe penalties, including up to 20 years in prison and fines of USD 1 million per c
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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democra
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa program
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Tibetan Activist Karma Samdrup Released After 15 Years, Faces Political Re
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Karma Samdrup, a prominent Tibetan environmentalist and philanthropist, has been released from prison after serving a 15-year sentence.
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1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in Badrinath's massive post-season cleanup dri
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
After welcoming an astounding 47 lakh devotees this season, the Badrinath Nagar Panchayat undertook an extensive cleaning drive, ensuring the sacred shrine and its surroundings were restored to their pristine state before the winter closure.
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Tightening grip on dissent: 45 pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In a stark demonstration of the tightening grip on dissent, Hong Kong's High Court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to prison terms of up to 10 years under the controversial National Security Law imposed by Beijing.
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Modi govt will ensure all prisoners who have served one-third of their sen
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday stressed the need for the country to find solutions to global challenges like cybercrime, border security, illegal drone use, narcotics and misuse of the darknet to stay two steps ahead of lawbreakers.
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Beant Singh killing: On Centre's request, SC puts on hold order asking Pre
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court Monday put on hold its decision passed in the morning asking the secretary to the President of India to place the matter of mercy petition of death-row prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana before the President with a request to consider it within two weeks.
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Beant Singh killing: SC requests President decide Balwant Singh Rajoana's
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the secretary to the President of India to place the matter of mercy petition of death-row prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana before the President with a request to consider it within two weeks.
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US lawmakers urge action on Hong Kong's political prisoners, citing abuse,
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCP) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony J Blinken expressing deep concern over the health, welfare, and human rights of the political prisoners in Hong Kong.
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Chennai: Actress Kasthuri Shankar sent to judicial custody till November 2
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Actress Kasthuri who was arrested by Chennai Police special team on Saturday for allegedly passing derogatory comments against the Telugu-speaking community has been sent for judicial custody till November 29.
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