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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicTihar Jail

Topic: Tihar Jail

Packed cells, poor facilities, no rights—new book shows huge gaps for women in Indian jails

From UAPA-charged Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita to V. Geetha, panellists at the book launch gave new insights into what happens to women inside jails in India.

‘Cops pry kids’ hands from their father’s grasp’: What families of ‘political prisoners’ face

Khalid Saifi's wife Nargis, Varavara Rao's daughter Pavana and Safoora Zargar live with constant anxiety and social stigma. Being a political prisoner or a relative of one brings little hope of justice.

2 meetings, video calls, gifts — inside story of actor Jacqueline & ‘conman’ Sukesh ‘love affair’

Sukesh Chandrashekhar allegedly got in touch with actor Jacqueline Fernandez from inside Tihar Jail in 2021 through a go-between to begin seven-month 'love affair'.

Phoolan murder, jailbreak, ‘Prithviraj’s ashes’: Life of Sher Singh Rana, coming soon as biopic

Sher Singh Rana was convicted for the 2001 murder of bandit-turned-MP Phoolan Devi in 2014. He was granted bail in 2016 by Delhi HC, after he appealed his sentence.

Tihar jail security: SC says passing of buck between MHA, Delhi govt needs to be dealt with

The direction comes after ED revealed last year in November that it unearthed a 'secret underground office' in Tihar operated by jailed ex-Unitech promoters Sanjay and Ajay Chandra

Covid centres, constant watch, doctors on duty — how crammed Delhi prisons are tackling 3rd wave 

Compulsory tests, quarantine for all new inmates, new oxygen plant installed in Tihar. A total of 99 prison inmates & 88 staffers have tested positive for Covid-19 in the third wave.

Inside Tihar, wrestler Sushil Kumar gives ‘fitness tips’ to Umar Khalid & other inmates

Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar — in prison for allegedly killing a 23-year-old after a brawl at Chhatrasal wrestling academy last May — 'offers tips but isn't training anyone'.

Landline phone, outside food, business deals: How Unitech Chandras spent last year in Tihar

A Delhi Police probe has revealed erstwhile Unitech promoters Sanjay and Ajay Chandra made thousands of personal calls to their employees and relatives from Tihar jail.

Supreme Court orders probe into collusion between jail officials & ex Unitech promoters

Chandra brothers, who are in jail since August 2017 are accused of siphoning home buyers' money. SC had asked them at the time to deposit Rs 750 crore by 31 December the same year.

Unitech ex-promoters shifted from Tihar to Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail

ED had said that erstwhile Unitech promoters Ramesh Chandra and Sanjay Chandra were operating an ‘underground’ secret office from inside Tihar jail.

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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.