News for 'prisons'

'That tainted one of the happiest days of my life'

'That tainted one of the happiest days of my life'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Rubiales has said it was consensual and scoffed at critics in the aftermath, but Hermoso said she felt a victim of aggression and had pressure put on her to sign a statement exonerating him, which she said she refused to do.

Akalis cite Rajiv convicts' release, demand freeing of Sikh prisoners

Akalis cite Rajiv convicts' release, demand freeing of Sikh prisoners

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given a commitment to the Sikh community on the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in 2019 that the sentence of all Sikh detainees serving life sentences would be commuted and that the death sentence of Bhai Rajoana would be commuted to life.'

Not our job to protect criminals: Mamata on RG Kar convict

Not our job to protect criminals: Mamata on RG Kar convict

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the Sealdah court's decision to award life imprisonment till death to Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the rape-murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Banerjee said the incident was a "rare, heinous and sensitive crime" and she has been seeking capital punishment for Roy. She said the state government would challenge the verdict and move Calcutta High Court, which has granted permission to file an appeal against the Sealdah court order.

Russia ready for peace, Ukraine for negotiation: Trump

Russia ready for peace, Ukraine for negotiation: Trump

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

"... It's time to stop this madness. It's time to halt the killing. It's time to end the senseless war. If you want to end wars, you have to talk to both sides," Trump said.

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach World No 5 Rune

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach World No 5 Rune

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Becker is currently barred from entering the UK before October 2024, and at the moment is unsure if his partnership with Rune will continue into next season.

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister in an earlier AIADMK government.

Why AAP failed to win a third term in Delhi

Why AAP failed to win a third term in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Allegations of corruption against its leaders, constant bickering with the lieutenant governor over governance issues and a spirited campaign conducted by the Bharatiya Janata Party were enough to ensure a rout of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi assembly polls, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

Kalaburagi jail chief receives threat message

Kalaburagi jail chief receives threat message

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The Chief Superintendent of Kalaburagi Jail, R Anitha, received an audio message threatening to blow up her car. While Anitha has not received the message personally and will not be filing a complaint, police are investigating the matter. The threat comes after Anitha took charge and conducted raids at the jail, leading to the seizure of contraband items.

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fueled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country.

Day after Trump's order, NCAA bans transgender women from sports

Day after Trump's order, NCAA bans transgender women from sports

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The NCAA previously allowed transgender women to compete as long as they met testosterone limits on a sport-by-sport basis.

I'm being framed, was beaten up in jail: RG Kar convict

I'm being framed, was beaten up in jail: RG Kar convict

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The CBI lawyer pleaded for the highest penalty for the convict, calling the crime "rarest of the rare".

Arms case: SC relief to two Maoist sympathisers over delayed trials

Arms case: SC relief to two Maoist sympathisers over delayed trials

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the protracted trials in heinous offences related to Maoist activities, stating that indefinite incarceration violates the right to liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. Two separate benches of the court granted relief to two accused, citing the delayed trials. One bench expedited the trial of a man accused of transporting ammunition for a banned organization, while the other granted bail to a man accused of transporting materials for Naxal activities. The court emphasized the importance of speedy trials and suggested the establishment of special courts to handle Maoist-related cases, aiming to expedite proceedings. The court also criticized the practice of examining an excessive number of witnesses, which can lead to indefinite delays in the conclusion of trials.

Cong mouthpiece slams Tharoor for praising Kerala govt

Cong mouthpiece slams Tharoor for praising Kerala govt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The editorial, titled "Ahimsa Award for the Executioner?", criticized Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for praising the entrepreneurial growth of Kerala under the Left government. It argued that it was "suicidal" to weaken the party from within when the Congress was actively opposing the shortcomings of the LDF government. The editorial also criticized Tharoor's positive remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent US visit, calling it a mere gesture by two administrators to improve their image.

Character assassination: Allu Arjun on stampede row

Character assassination: Allu Arjun on stampede row

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Hours after Reddy slammed the actor for holding a roadshow and waving to the crowds at the theatre, without referring to anyone, the 'Pushpa 2' star refuted the allegations and said it was not a procession or a roadshow.

Unless I Take Care Of 'Me', I Can't Help Anyone

Unless I Take Care Of 'Me', I Can't Help Anyone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Life will continue to throw curve balls at me and I will have to keep evolving my strategy to deal with each situation. But I sure do feel hopeful and grateful for each day of life. And that surely helps to keep me going, notes Aarti David.

Nargis Fakhri's Sister Arrested For Murder

Nargis Fakhri's Sister Arrested For Murder

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Nargis Fakhri's sister Aliya has been arrested in the US for 'deliberately setting a deadly fire' in a garage on November 2 and killing her ex-boyfriend and his female friend in New York's borough of Queens.

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Indians mounted daring escapes during World War II too. But they are forgotten.

What You Must Know About The Emergency

What You Must Know About The Emergency

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

During Emergency Indira Gandhi acquired absolute power. Lakhs of political opponents, students, activists were arrested.

Life term for 10 in Periya twin murder case; CPM ex-MLA gets 5-year jail

Life term for 10 in Periya twin murder case; CPM ex-MLA gets 5-year jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

A CBI court in Kerala sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of two Youth Congress workers in 2019. Four others, including a former CPI(M) MLA, received five years in prison. The court found the accused guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy, citing political rivalry as the motive. The case involved the deaths of Kripesh and Sarath Lal P K, who were allegedly killed by CPI(M) workers in Kasaragod district. The verdict sparked reactions from both the Congress and CPI(M), with the Congress calling it a blow to the CPI(M)'s violent political culture and the CPI(M) challenging the verdict and claiming political motives in the CBI investigation.

Sajjan Kumar was part of mob that killed Sikhs: Court

Sajjan Kumar was part of mob that killed Sikhs: Court

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

A Delhi court has convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar of murder in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The court found that Kumar was part of an unlawful assembly that killed the victims and is guilty of the murders of Jaswant Singh and Tarundeep Singh. Kumar now faces a maximum of the death penalty and a minimum of life in prison. The court rejected Kumar's argument that the statement of the complainant couldn't be trusted, as she named him belatedly and held at the time of the incident she was not aware of the identity of the accused as she was admittedly new to the area and had never seen him earlier. The court also found the other residents of the locality were reluctant to come forward to aid the victims at the time of the incident, leading to the conclusion that they would also not support the victims' version in court.

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

5 cops behind Badlapur sexual assault accused's death: Report

5 cops behind Badlapur sexual assault accused's death: Report

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A magistrate's inquiry has found five policemen responsible for the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, who was accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case. The Bombay High Court ordered an FIR to be registered against the five policemen, following the magistrate's report. Shinde was arrested in August 2024 for allegedly assaulting two minor girls and was killed in an alleged police shootout in September while being taken from prison for questioning. The police claimed he snatched a gun and opened fire, but the magistrate found the five officers responsible for his death. The court has asked the public prosecutor to inform the bench in two weeks on which probe agency will investigate the case.

Pakistan confirms 682 Indian prisoners are detained in its jails

Pakistan confirms 682 Indian prisoners are detained in its jails

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

India on Friday called on Pakistan to release and repatriate 536 Indian fishermen and three civilian prisoners who have completed their jail terms and whose nationality has been confirmed.

HC slams jail officials for denying parole to Pune blast convict

HC slams jail officials for denying parole to Pune blast convict

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande warned that it would impose costs on the authorities for denying parole only on the ground that Baig had been convicted of terror charges.

Allu Arjun grilled for 3 hours in stampede case

Allu Arjun grilled for 3 hours in stampede case

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Tuesday appeared before the Chikkadpally police in Hyderabad for questioning in connection with the death of a woman in a stampede during the screening of Pushpa-2 on December 4.

Jailed MP Engineer seeks custody parole to attend Parl; HC reserves order

Jailed MP Engineer seeks custody parole to attend Parl; HC reserves order

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on a plea by jailed MP Rashid Engineer, facing trial in a terror funding case, seeking custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Engineer, a Baramulla MP, was opposed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) who argued that he has no vested right to attend Parliament and there were security concerns. The court said though there might not be a vested right to attend the session, it could exercise its discretion. The NIA also argued that Rashid misused the telephone facility in Tihar jail and that allowing him to attend the session would be a security risk.

Shooter reveals why Anmol Bishnoi 'ordered to kill' Baba Siddique

Shooter reveals why Anmol Bishnoi 'ordered to kill' Baba Siddique

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi had ordered the hit on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique for his 'association with Dawood Ibrahim and involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts', alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam in his confessional statement to the police.

Kannada actor Darshan shifted to new jail amid VIP treatment row

Kannada actor Darshan shifted to new jail amid VIP treatment row

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The court has also permitted shifting of other co-accused in the murder case to various prisons in the state, and a few of them were relocated today.

Haryana govt says Gurmeet not a hardcore prisoner, justifies parole

Haryana govt says Gurmeet not a hardcore prisoner, justifies parole

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The dera chief, who is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two disciples, was granted 40-day parole on January 20.

Kash Patel Woos The Senators!

Kash Patel Woos The Senators!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

US President-elect Donald J Trump has nominated Kash Patel to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, America's version of the CBI -- or rather the CBI is India's version of the FBI, which one must add is no caged parrot and operates independent of political intereference.

Indian gets 8 yrs jail for bid to attack White House

Indian gets 8 yrs jail for bid to attack White House

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The attack aimed to overthrow the democratically elected American government in order to replace it with a dictatorship fuelled by Nazi ideology, the Department of Justice said.

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

In a relief to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, the Karnataka high court on Wednesday granted him interim bail on medical grounds, to undergo spine surgery.

Pushpa 2 On OTT In January

Pushpa 2 On OTT In January

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

A very good mix of movies and Web series arrives on OTT in January.

Rohit expects Pant to bat with responsibility

Rohit expects Pant to bat with responsibility

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'It's about (match) situation as well. If there is a risk percentage in certain situation of the game, do you want to take that risk? Do you want to let the opposition come back into the game? Those are the things he needs to figure out himself.'

Was DU ex-professor Saibaba denied proper medical care in jail?

Was DU ex-professor Saibaba denied proper medical care in jail?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

In a statement, the non-governmental organisation underscored the challenges Saibaba faced during his incarceration and the toll it took on his health.

1 dead in clashes after Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh

1 dead in clashes after Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between the security personnel and followers of a Hindu community leader, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a court in the port city of Chattogram in Bangladesh, police said.

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 and 7 years in jail for corruption

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 and 7 years in jail for corruption

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

A Pakistani court sentenced jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 and 7 years in prison respectively after finding them guilty of corruption in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case. The verdict was announced in a makeshift court set up in Adila jail where Khan is currently lodged. Khan has been convicted for "corrupt practices" and "misuse of authority", while his wife has been convicted for "involvement in illegal activities". The court also ordered the confiscation of the land of Al-Qadir University set up by them. Supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party staged a protest outside Parliament House, demanding his release. Khan claims all cases against him were politically motivated.

Allu Arjun, Pushpa makers to give Rs 2 cr to stampede victim kin

Allu Arjun, Pushpa makers to give Rs 2 cr to stampede victim kin

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Actor Allu Arjun and makers of the film Pushpa on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 2 crore for the family of the woman who died in a stampede during the film's screening at a theatre in Hyderabad on December 4.

Pushpa 2 stampede: Injured boy off life support

Pushpa 2 stampede: Injured boy off life support

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The eight-year-old boy, who was injured in the stampede during the screening of Pushpa-2 in Hyderabad on December 4, was taken off oxygen and ventilator support as his condition is improving, his father has said.