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.
Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered a shutdown on Elon Musk's X platform after it failed to appoint a local legal representative. This marked an escalation in the months-long feud between Moraes and Musk over free speech and hate speeches.
A serial rapist, identified as Akku Yadav was given a horrific death by dozens of women who stormed into a courtroom and stabbed him multiple times to death. They also chopped off his private part and said that they brought themselves justice as the courts failed to.
This deep depression once intensifies into a cyclonic storm, it will be named as Cyclone Asna. Pakistan has provided the name, which means "the one to be acknowledged or praised" in Urdu.
Bengal bandh: Due to the 12-hour West Bengal Bandh on Wednesday, Kolkata Metro services are expected to be impacted. Regular metro commuters are advised to check the official Kolkata Metro website for the latest updates on service disruptions and schedule changes.
Separatist militants launched several coordinated attacks in Pakistan's province of Balochistan, killing at least 70 people. Here are some facts on the group, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which claimed responsibility for the attacks and has specifically targeted Chinese interests in the past.
The Kolkata doctor rape and murder case has triggered nationwide protests led by medics, demanding justice for the victim's family and protection for the medical fraternity.
The Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera alleged that the UPS appears to be an attack on Dalits, tribals and backward classes.
Israel has vowed a crushing response to any major Hezbollah attack that would likely devastate Lebanon’s civilian infrastructure and economy, which has been mired in crisis for years.
Maharashtra Bandh: The day-long Maharashtra Bandh has been called by the MVA to protest against the alleged sexual assault on two young girls at a school in Badlapur of Thane district.
Neeraj Chopra will be in action again after a couple of weeks since his Silver medal in the Paris Olympics, this time at the Lausanne meet in the Diamond League. Chopra is currently fourth on the points table. How does the points system work and how many Neeraj needs for the final? Take a look-
The ‘Bharat Bandh’ call by the NACDAOR comes following the August 1 judgment of the Supreme Court where a seven-judge bench ruled that the states are allowed to make further sub-classifications within the SCs and STs to ensure that the benefits of reservation reach the last mile.
Recently, the UPSC issued an advertisement seeking 'talented and motivated Indian nationals' for lateral recruitment to various senior positions within the Union government. However, the move from UPSC triggered a debate on lateral entry into bureaucracy.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has openly criticised his party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) saying that he was humiliated and removed from the office of CM. His statement has made it evident that he may join the BJP.
The Indian Independence Act of 1947, mentions August 15 as the date when India was split into two independent countries - India and Pakistan. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's founding father, also mentioned Aug 15 as the "birthday of independent Pakistan".
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced to step down as prime minister next month, after a three-year tenure marked by scandal and declining public support. Here are some possible contenders to replace him when his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a leadership poll.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced to bring a fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill. The bill, which was brought into the public domain in November last year, has already been revised by the government once.
Bangladesh Protests: The whole episode unfolded after thousands of protesters, comprising students, surrounded the Bangladesh Supreme Court on Saturday and demanded the resignation of the Chief Justice.
Along with other proposed changes, the bill also aims to clearly define 'Waqf' as Waqf by any person practising Islam for at least five years and having ownership of such property'.
Yunus, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, expressed revival of the SAARC regional bloc, which remains suspended since its last biennial summit in Kathmandu in 2014. His recent remarks on India and the SAARC indicate a potential shift in Bangladesh's foreign policy.
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