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CTA report exposes systematic torture and deaths of Tibetan political pris
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The document titled "Torture Deaths of Tibetan Political Prisoners" seeks to document these tragedies and convey the suffering of Tibetan political prisoners who have died due to Chinese oppression.
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Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners under Istanbul agreement
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war under a deal made in Istanbul. Russia released Ukrainian POWs and received its own soldiers, now under care in Belarus. Russia also offered to return over 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies, but Kyiv representatives didn't show up for the handover.
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Russia-Ukraine planned exchange of prisoners turns into dispute
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A planned exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine did not happen on Saturday due to disagreements between the two sides.
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Pakistan: Over 200 inmates flee Malir Jail in Karachi; search underway for
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 200 inmates escaped from Malir Jail in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday, with 111 still on the run. Authorities have arrested 27 more escapees, bringing the total number of recaptured prisoners to 105, with some returning voluntarily.
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US President remains positive about progress...: White House on Russia-Ukr
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Leavitt noted that Russia handed over a peace plan to the Ukrainian side and the two nations agreed on the exchange of prisoners from each other's nations. She said that Trump is a realist and knows that the two nations have been engaged in the conflict due to former US President Joe Bide
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Chhattisgarh: Central Jail Raipur initiates unique step to transform priso
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chhattisgarh's Raipur Jail has taken a unique step by engaging prisoners in the activities of learning astrology, Ayurveda, knowledge of performing rituals of various Hindu ceremonies and others, invoking the thought that transformation in life could be achieved by getting engaged in posi
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US envoy Witkoff says Hamas response to Gaza proposal "totally unacceptabl
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US Special Envoy to Middle East Steve Witkoff called Hamas response to ceasefire deal with Israel "totally unacceptable" and stated that it "only takes us backward"
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Mathura prison administration organises Jail Premier League to boost physi
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a unique initiative to boost the physical and mental health of the prisoners, the Jail Premier League was organised in Mathura jail on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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NHRC takes suo moto cognisance over lack of infrastructure in Kerala jails
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting the non-availability of infrastructure and manpower to provide for the prisoners to pursue education in the Kerala jails, as per a press release.
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Manithaneya Makkal Katchi President appeals CM to consider releasing long-
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, various MLAs raised social and political concerns. Among them, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and actor Vijay suggested that a separate identification card should be issued for daily wage workers and employees from other states working in Tamil
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Pakistan: Beebow Baloch forcibly taken from jail by CTD, says BYC
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused Pakistan's CTD of forcibly removing activist Beebow Baloch from Hudha Jail and taking her to an unknown location. BYC demands her immediate release and accountability for the targeting of women activists.
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US Vice President Vance meets Vatican officials, discusses migrants, refug
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The meeting comes after months of tension between the administration of US President Donald Trump and American church leaders over immigration policies.
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