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Trump hails Venezuela's release of political prisoners as "powerful humani
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Trump noted that Venezuela is rapidly releasing political prisoners, calling it a humanitarian gesture. Foro Penal verified 104 releases. Venezuelan officials promised more, though rights groups say progress is slow. Families continue waiting outside prisons as authorities and NGOs report
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Lebanon files UN complaint against Israel's daily ceasefire violations
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Beirut called on the Security Council to press Israel to "completely withdraw to beyond the internationally recognised borders", cease its attacks, and release Lebanese prisoners held by Israeli forces, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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Delhi govt announces special remission for prisoners on Republic Day 2026
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
On the occasion of Republic Day, 26th January 2026, the Government of Delhi has decided to grant Special Government Remission to eligible convicts. The remission is being granted in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 473 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (
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India repatriates Pakistani national via Attari-Wagah border
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
"Hafiz Muhammad Abbu Bakar, a Pakistani citizen imprisoned in India, was repatriated to Pakistan via the Wagah-Attari border today," the Pakistan High Commission said on Monday.
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"What is BJP afraid of?": Sanjay Raut repeats Shinde Sena corporators "bei
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday claimed that the winning candidates of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are being kept like prisoners at a hotel in Mumbai, questioning what Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP are feared about.
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Former political prisoner Salman Sima urges international community to inv
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Sima stated that the current demonstrations have reached a critical stage where the Iranian people require more than symbolic monitoring or diplomatic statements. He emphasized that the scale of the movement necessitates a more active international role, advocating for the i
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Adrien Brody to make his Broadway debut with play 'The Fear of 13'
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody is set to make his Broadway debut in 'The Fear of 13', a searing play about a wrongly convicted death row prisoner. He will debut alongside actress Tessa Thompson.
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"Hope they never forget": Trump as Venezuela starts releasing political pr
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"Venezuela has started the process, in a BIG WAY, of releasing their political prisoners. Thank you! I hope those prisoners will remember how lucky they got that the USA came along and did what had to be done. I HOPE THEY NEVER FORGET! If they do, it will not be good for them," Trump said.
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Trump "cancels" second wave of attacks on Venezuela after Caracas agreed t
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has cancelled a previously expected second wave of military attacks on Venezuela, following his military action in Caracas which led to the capture of the South American country's leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, citing improved coo
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"Against principles of natural justice": CPI(M) criticises bail denial to
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, the CPI (M) said prolonged pre-trial detention undermines the constitutional right to liberty and a speedy trial, reiterating that "bail is the rule, not jail."
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"Freedom of all political prisoners is our immediate priority": Venezuela'
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called on global leaders to support the release of political prisoners, with French President Emmanuel Macron backing her appeal. The statements came amid Maduro's removal, his arrest by US authorities, and Venezuela's Supreme Court appoin
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"Freedom has arrived": Venezuelan oppn leader Maria Machado after Maduro's
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
After the US captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said that the "hour of freedom" had arrived for her nation.
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