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Topic: jail

Turkish ‘cult leader’ Adnan Oktar jailed for 8,658 years, women accused him of sex slavery

Oktar achieved international recognition for a show which featured a mix of religious discussions alongside women dancing to modern pop.

Over 38% inmates in Indian jails are OBCs, 10% increase in a decade, study finds

Religious minorities, specifically Muslims and Sikhs, have been overrepresented among prison inmates for years now, but there have been some shifts in the last decade, NCRB data shows.

Military-ruled Myanmar jails Suu Kyi, Australian economist for 3 years, says report

Charged for violating an official secrets act, Suu Kyi and Turnell are among thousands arrested since the junta overthrew an elected government in a coup early last year.

Mangalsutra, shampoo for women & sweets on festivals — UP’s new jail manual makes basics ‘official’

UP has done away with its British-era manual, letting go of some archaic rules, like the ‘Kala Pani’ punishment, and making ‘official’ basic benefits already being given to inmates.

Mukhtar Ansari denied medical aid, food, water during transfer to Banda jail, alleges brother

The Uttar Pradesh government, however, said a team of doctors of the Banda Medical College examined Mukhtar Ansari at the jail and no 'immediate' health issues were found by them.

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari brought back to UP’s Banda jail from Punjab prison

Ansari was taken in an ambulance guarded by a posse of gun-toting security personnel throughout his 900-km journey from Rupnagar to the Uttar Pradesh town in Bundelkhand region.

‘You are a dangerous revolutionary, inciting others in jail’— What Abdul Ghaffar Khan was told

When in prison, ‘Frontier Gandhi’ Abdul Ghaffar Khan had written, ‘If anyone wants to see the justice and civilisation of the British, they should visit the jails.’

Gandhi, Sanjay Dutt, Kasab — Pune’s Yerawada jail, open to public, has many stories to tell

Yerawada jail was opened to public on 26 January, making it the first prison in Maharashtra to do so. Other prisons with historical significance likely to open up too in boost to 'jail tourism'.

Let us hope Amit Shah puts the entire opposition in jail

The opposition is full of excuses for not doing its job. The fear of going to jail might be one reason.

UK court asks Indian authorities to submit a video of Vijay Mallya’s future prison in Mumbai

Mallya is fighting extradition to India on charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to around Rs 9,000 crore

On Camera

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.