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  Bihar: NHRC notice to Nitish Kumar govt over food poisoning incident at shelter home in Patna

  Bihar | November 21, 2024 19:00 IST

  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a food poisoning incident at a government-run shelter home in Patna, Bihar, where 13 inmates fell ill, and 3 lost their lives.

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  Gujarat: 24-year-old undertrial booked in POCSO case dies by suicide in jail

  Gujarat | October 13, 2024 15:52 IST

  Gujarat news: The police official said that the incident occurred on Saturday morning (October 12), and an entry was made in the station diary of Himatnagar B-division police station later in the day.

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  Muslim inmates, British woman on death row observe Navratri fast in UP jail: 'All gods are one'

  Uttar Pradesh | October 10, 2024 23:14 IST

  The prisoners expressed their belief in unity, stating that "all gods are one," reflecting a spirit of religious harmony during the auspicious festival. Navratri is being celebrated in several parts of the country.

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  Kanhaiya Lal murder case: Key conspirator Mohd Javed walks out of jail in Rajasthan's Ajmer

  Rajasthan | September 07, 2024 13:02 IST

  Kanhaiya Lal murder case: Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor, was beheaded inside his shop in Udaipur by two assailants in broad daylight on June 28, 2022, for allegedly posting content in support of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma.

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  What is 'open jail'? Know about freedom of prisoners and its rules

  Explainers | September 02, 2024 13:40 IST

  Open 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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  7 prison officials suspended over actor Darshan's VIP treatment in jail, says Karnataka minister

  Karnataka | August 26, 2024 11:12 IST

  Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested on June 11, 2024, in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case and has been in judicial custody since June 22.

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  Is murder-accused Kannada actor Darshan getting VIP treatment in jail? Viral photo sparks row

  Karnataka | August 26, 2024 10:51 IST

  Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. Darshan, Pavitra Gowda and several other accused were arrested on June 11.

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  Amritpal Singh moves Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging NSA proceedings against him

  India | July 20, 2024 7:18 IST

  Amritpal Singh, who heads the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit and has styled himself after slain Khalistani militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, was jailed along with nine of his associates under the NSA.

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  UK woman charged over viral video allegedly showing prison staff having sex with inmate

  World | July 01, 2024 19:17 IST

  A woman has been charged over a social media video allegedly showing a member of prison staff having sex with an inmate in a jail cell, BBC reported.

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  Grandmother's reaction on meeting man after 5 years wins internet

  Trending | June 23, 2024 14:50 IST

  This video has got 75 lakh views till the time of writing the news and at the same time, many people have given their reaction by commenting on the video.

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  Chunav Flashback: When George Fernandes won Lok Sabha elections in 1977 from jail

  India | May 07, 2024 17:41 IST

  George Fernandes's name for the Lok Sabha election was suggested by Jayaprakash Narayan, known for his 'total revolution' movement to root out then Indira Gandhi government in 1970s.

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  Pakistan: Imran Khan claims wife Bushra Bibi 'poisoned' in Bani Gala jail, blames Army chief

  World | April 02, 2024 21:09 IST

  Imran Khan is imprisoned in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi while Bushra Bibi was incarcerated at his Bani Gala home after they were sentenced to 14 years in the Toshakhana corruption case. Imran's party also claimed Bushra Bibi was fed "poisonous food" during her incarceration.

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  Mukhtar Ansari's mortal remains to reach Ghazipur late tonight, last rites today | HIGHLIGHTS

  India | March 30, 2024 0:11 IST

  Mukhtar Ansari death HIGHLIGHTS: Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away at Banda Medical College Hospital in Uttar Pradesh after he suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday night. A team of nine doctors attended to him before he died.

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  Mukhtar Ansari death: 'My father was being given slow poison,’ claims son Umar Ansari

  Uttar Pradesh | March 29, 2024 9:11 IST

  The gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari had served as an MLA from Mau several times. The gangster has been behind bars in UP and Punjab since 2005 and had over 60 criminal cases pending against him.

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  Ex-DU professor Saibaba released after 7 yrs in Nagpur jail following acquittal in Maoist links case

  Maharashtra | March 07, 2024 12:02 IST

  Maoist links case: On March 5, GN Saibaba, Hem Mishra, Mahesh Tirkey, Vijay Tirkey, Narayan Sanglikar, Prashant Rahi and Pandu Narote (deceased) were acquitted by the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court in a Maoist link case.

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  Sandeep Lamichhane sentenced to 8-year jail term in rape case after conviction

  Cricket | January 10, 2024 17:37 IST

  Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane is set to be out of cricket action for the time being as the 23-year-old has been sentenced to a jail term for eight years after being found guilty of rape. Lamichhane last played for Nepal against Oman in T20 Asia Finals in November.

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  Mizoram: Two sentenced to 10 years in jail for drug trafficking in Champhai

  Mizoram | November 15, 2023 20:14 IST

  The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on each of them, and in case they fail to pay the fine, they will have to undergo imprisonment for six more months.

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  Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi begins hunger strike in Iran

  World | November 07, 2023 6:43 IST

  Mohammadi has been targeted by the Iranian authorities for a decade for her activism and she is now reportedly suffering from heart and lung issues. However, her family alleges that prison authorities have refused to take her to a hospital for refusing to wear a hijab.

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  Alleged leaked CCTV video shows Raj Kundra in jail | WATCH

  October 16, 2023 15:28 IST

  Raj Kundra LEAKED CCTV VIDEO: Raj Kundra's upcoming film 'UT 69', is slated to hit the silver screens on November 3. The movie will give an intriguing glimpse into Raj Kundra's life and the associated controversies.

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  Mizoram: PWD junior engineer sentenced to four years on graft charges

  Mizoram | September 05, 2023 23:20 IST

  As instructed by the Lokayukta, the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered criminal cases and began investigations into allegations that the accused took Rs 17 lakh from a contractor constructing a PMGSY road between Rabung and Aiduzawl and Rs 3 lakh from a sub-contractor in 2018.