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Ukraine–Russia near major prisoner swap deal as Zelenskyy confirms progress
World | November 16, 2025 23:39 ISTThe progress follows negotiations mediated by Turkey and the UAE, with both sides agreeing to reactivate earlier Istanbul protocols. While the humanitarian move could ease tensions, the war remains intense.
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How Israel-Palestine exchange ratios have shifted over time: From 1,027:1 in 2006 to 100:1 in 2025
World | October 13, 2025 16:36 ISTThe prisoner-to-hostage return was a key part of the Israel-Hamas war ceasefire now being marked by a visit to Israel and Egypt by US President Donald Trump.
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India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners and fishermen; New Delhi seeks early repatriation
India | July 01, 2025 23:43 ISTThe Government of India has reiterated its demand for the early release and repatriation of all Indian civilian prisoners and fishermen, along with their boats, and also for the return of missing Indian defence personnel believed to be in Pakistani custody.
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Maharashtra government to provide compensation to families of inmates who die in jail
Maharashtra | April 28, 2025 23:28 ISTThe Maharashtra government announces compensation for families of prisoners who die in custody under specific circumstances, following NHRC guidelines.
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Hamas returns bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners
World | February 27, 2025 8:34 ISTCrowds of cheering families, friends and supporters gathered in the West Bank town of Beitunia as a Red Cross convoy carrying several dozen released Palestinian prisoners arrived.
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Jharkhand government to release 37 life-imprisoned convicts as part of review process
Jharkhand | February 18, 2025 17:55 ISTChief Minister Hemant Soren instructed the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the family backgrounds, social, and economic conditions of the released prisoners post-release.
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How many Indian prisoners are in foreign jails at present? Check govt's reply in Parliament
India | February 07, 2025 18:44 ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said India has also entered into prisoner transfer treaties with many nations that allow a person convicted of a crime to be transferred to his or her home country to serve the prison sentence.
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El Salvador President offers to house US prisoners in Salvadoran jails in historic deal
World | February 04, 2025 22:53 ISTEl Salvador's President Nayib Bukele proposes housing U.S. prisoners in Salvadoran jails in exchange for financial compensation, offering a novel solution to the U.S. prison overcrowding crisis.
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Myanmar marks 77th Independence Day with release of 6,000 prisoners and sentence reductions
News | January 04, 2025 17:48 ISTMyanmar's military government released over 6,000 prisoners and reduced sentences for others as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence. However, only a small number of political detainees, imprisoned for opposing the 2021 coup, were included.
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SC orders end to caste-based discrimination in prisons, mandates equal treatment for all inmates
India | October 03, 2024 15:27 ISTThe Supreme Court has condemned caste-based discrimination in prisons, ordering immediate revisions to state prison manuals and mandating equal treatment and fair work distribution for all inmates.
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What is 'open jail'? Know about freedom of prisoners and its rules
Explainers | September 02, 2024 13:40 ISTOpen jails are facilities where inmates enjoy various freedoms. They are given the chance to leave the prison, spend time with their families, and engage in work. Here’s an overview of open jails.
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US-Russia prisoner exchange: A look at previous key East-West swaps
World | August 02, 2024 18:06 ISTComplex discussions for over a year resulted in the largest prisoner exchange between the West and Russia since the Cold War, involving 24 prisoners. There have been four high-profile swaps between the US and Russia before, including 14 prisoners in a 2010 deal.
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'Loyalty to motherland': Putin welcomes prisoners freed after landmark exchange deal with West
World | August 02, 2024 12:46 ISTThe US negotiated a prisoner exchange deal, the largest in the post-Cold War period, with Russia in secrecy for over a year that involved 24 prisoners. Of these are eight Russians sent back to Russia, including convicted Vadim Krasikov imprisoned in Germany.
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US, Russia carry out biggest prisoner swap since cold war, WSJ reporter Gershkovich freed: Report
World | August 01, 2024 21:32 ISTAccording to Flightradar24, a Russian government plane, previously used in a prisoner swap between the United States and Russia, flew from Moscow to Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave bordering Poland and Lithuania, before returning to Moscow.
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Haiti: Over 4,000 prisoners flee after armed gangs storm main prison, govt invokes emergency I VIDEO
World | March 04, 2024 13:23 IST“The police were ordered to use all legal means at their disposal to enforce the curfew and apprehend all offenders,” said a statement from Finance Minister Patrick Boivert, who is serving as acting prime minister.
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From Prisoners to Lone Survivor: Shows, movies leaving Netflix in February 2024
February 08, 2024 14:29 ISTEvery month Netflix removes some of movies and shows from its platform after agreement with the streaming giant and producers of these titles expires. Check out the list of these titles that will be removed from netflix after February 2024.
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Bihar govt issues notification to release 27 convicts, including former MP, from jail | Details
Bihar | April 24, 2023 23:39 ISTBihar: The former MP is currently out on parole for 15 days and will return to jail in Bihar's Saharsa after the end of his parole tomorrow (April 25).
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Myanmar junta to release 700 prisoners, including four foreigners: Official
World | November 17, 2022 9:35 ISTMyanmar Junta will also release British ambassador Vicky Bowman, Australian economics adviser Sean Turnell and Japanese journalist Toru Kubota to mark the national day.
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Russia says shelling killed dozens of Ukrainian Prisoners of War
World | July 29, 2022 16:08 ISTRussia-Ukraine news: The attack with HIMARS multiple rocket launchers on the prison in Olenivka, in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region, also injured 75 Ukrainian POWs, said Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov.
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Taliban orders release of all political prisoners in afghanistan
India | August 19, 2021 2:03 ISTAs Afghanistan stares at an uncertain future, world leaders, political commentators and foreign affairs experts have joined the international chorus denouncing the US policy in Afghanistan, under which a 20-year military deployment suddenly came to a chaotic end on Sunday.
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