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Topic: Prisons

‘State must prevent, not perpetuate discrimination’: What SC said junking jail rules enabling caste bias

Upholding prisoners’ right to live with dignity, SC has deemed all provisions promoting caste-based discrimination in jails unconstitutional.

Haiti declares state of emergency, violent clashes lead to 2 prison breaks

Government has imposed curfew throughout the West territory for a 'renewable period of 72 hours'. The violent clashes in capital have damaged communications.

Iran’s human trials for vaccine, prisoners at greater risk & other global Covid-19 news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

After Delhi HC ends blanket extension of bail, prison authorities fear rise in Covid cases

The Delhi HC ruled that all undertrials whose bail period was extended should surrender in a phased manner. Prison authorities say this could lead to a surge in Covid cases.

HC seeks details on Covid cases, number of isolation wards in 3 Delhi prisons

The Delhi High Court sought information on the number of prisoners out on bail and who need to surrender in the next month.

How Tihar jailers protected Sikh inmates after Indira Gandhi’s assassination

Sunil Gupta began working in Tihar Jail in 1981. In a new book, he tells all about being a jailer in Asia's largest prison.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.