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SC asks J&K administration to explain detention of HC bar leader post PSA order expiry

J&K High Court's Bar leader Mian Abdul Qayoom has been in detention under Public Safety Act since 7 August last year.

Separatist Hurriyat leader Ashraf Sehrai detained in Kashmir, likely to be booked under PSA

Sehrai had recently taken over as chief of pro-Pakistan Tehreek-e-Hurriyat from Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who days ago announced his disassociation from politics.

Give summer clothes, essentials to PSA detainee Kashmir bar chief: SC to Tihar officials

Mian Qayoom was detained under the Public Safety Act in August last year, ahead of the revocation of Article 370 by the Modi government.

PSA detention order against J&K leaders Hilal Ahmad Lone, Nayeem Akhtar revoked

The revocation comes two days after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed the PSA detention of NC general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar.

Shah Faesal’s detention extended by 3 months under PSA

Shah Faesal, who has been under detention after scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, was booked under the PSA in February.

Mehbooba Mufti’s detention under Public Safety Act extended for 3 more months

Mufti was booked under the PSA in February. PSA detention of two other politicians was also extended for three more months.

J&K govt revokes PSA against 28 people lodged in jails

Hundreds of people, including mainstream leaders, were detained and booked under PSA after the central govt revoked Article 370 last August.

45 PSA detainees & 159 other prisoners released from J&K jails due to Covid-19

The Home department has also revoked the PSA of 41 prisoners who are held in different jails outside the Union Territory and ordered their release.

Modi govt amends J&K’s Public Safety Act, withdraws privileges given to former CMs

According to the new order, migrants will now be eligible to apply for a domicile certificate to avail of government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K to release 31 prisoners detained under Public Safety Act amid coronavirus outbreak

Politicians including former CM Mehbooba Mufti and Shah Faisal, detained under the Public Safety Act, however, will remain in custody.

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Corruption, nepotism, and a hit-and-run—how Gen Z anger spilled onto Nepal’s streets

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What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?