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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf indicates willingness to resume talks with govt b
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
PTI conveyed that it could be open to continuing talks. But, only if the government meets its key demands, including constituting judicial commissions and releasing political prisoners, including PTI founder Imran Khan.
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Taiwan confirms eight-month prison sentence for Chinese speedboat intruder
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Supreme Court has upheld an eight-month prison sentence for retired Chinese navy officer Ruan, who illegally entered Taiwan via a speedboat in 2023. Detained upon arrival, Ruan claimed he sought political asylum due to restrictions in China. Authorities will decide on his deportatio
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UK teen who killed three girls at dance class sentenced to 52 years in pri
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old who murdered three young girls at a dance class in Southport, UK, has been sentenced to 52 years in prison. Despite his age, the judge ruled that it was likely he would never be released. Rudakubana's actions have sparked public outrage, with the UK government
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Pakistan's govt proposes PECA amendments to tackle fake news, online conte
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, the proposed Electronic Crimes Prevention (Amendment) Act 2025 outlines strict penalties, including up to three years in prison and fines of PKR 2 million for individuals spreading disinformation.
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Beant Singh killing: SC asks Centre to decide by March 18 Balwant Singh Ra
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central government to decide by the March 18 petition of death-row prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana, seeking commutation of the death sentence awarded to him for the assassination of the then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995.
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Japan's elderly women turn to prison for stability amid struggles
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Japan's prison system reflects the growing challenges faced by its elderly population. With many elderly women turning to crime for survival, prisons like Tochigi Women's Prison offer stability, companionship, and healthcare that they lack outside.
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Minister calls for increased security in Jerusalem
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Meir Porush has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet to boost security measures in Jerusalem, mirroring recent reinforcements approved for Judea and Samaria.
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Israel to release over 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in first phase of Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Saturday that Israel is to release more than 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
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60-year-old man sentenced to 12 years for raping minor
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A 60-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 14-year-old minor in 2018.
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Egypt urges immediate implementation of Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Egypt emphasised the urgent need to implement the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement without delay, underscoring the importance of all parties adhering to its terms and meeting the specified timelines.
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Indore Central Jail outshines Tihar Jail in prisoner facilities
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Indore Central Jail has surpassed Tihar Jail in terms of prisoner facilities, according to Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, Suresh Kumar Kait. After inspecting the Indore Central Jail, Kait expressed satisfaction with the cleanliness, food, and discipline, noting that prisoners di
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PTI presents 'charter of demands' in 3rd round of talks with Pakistan govt
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Negotiations between the government and the PTI began in late December as an attempt to de-escalate political tensions. However, significant progress has yet to be made on pivotal concerns, including the establishment of a judicial commission and the release of PTI members detained in politi
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