From Nepal's Gen Z uprising to Bangladesh's assassinations and Pakistan's judicial battles, 2025 saw a collapse of political legitimacy across South Asia. Explore the internal threats reshaping the region.
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A Ludhiana court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Head Constable Harjit Singh. The verdict brings closure to a case of fatal assault over a parking dispute. Read the full details.
Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, grants bail with strict conditions. He remains jailed in separate case. Read the full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court reduces jail term for man in fatal accident case, citing his young age and family responsibility. The court emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between deterrence and reformation in sentencing. Read the full judgment de
A Chinese court hands Tibetan activist Tsering Tso a one-year prison sentence, suspended for three years. Details on the case, charges, and international reactions here.
Himachal Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence of former IPS officer Zaidi, questions CBI's conspiracy theory in a 2009 custodial death case. Bail granted.
A Kenyan man trained as a pilot by Al-Shabaab to hijack a US airliner gets life in prison. Read the details of the foiled 9/11-style terror attack plot.
PTI leaders and supporters stage a massive demonstration in Peshawar against the 17-year prison sentence given to former PM Imran Khan in a corruption case. Details inside.
A special court in Punjab's Hoshiarpur sentenced an 18-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl. The verdict underscores strict punishment under POCSO Act.
A Sri Ganganagar court delivers a stern 20-year sentence to an 18-year-old for raping a minor girl. Read the full details of the case and the court's decisive ruling.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 17 years in jail in Toshakhana case. He denounces verdict as 'rigged', urges nationwide protests. Legal and political crisis deepens.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 17 years in prison in the Toshakhana case. He has called for nationwide protests against the verdict. Full details inside.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana case, barred from politics for 10 years. He calls for nationwide protests. Details on the verdict and political fallout.
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentences four PTI leaders, including a former minister, to 10 years in prison for their role in the May 9 riots. Details on the case and its political fallout inside.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in jail in Toshakhana corruption case. Details on the verdict, fines, and political fallout.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years in Toshakhana graft case. Heavy fines imposed. Latest blow ahead of elections.
An Aligarh court sentenced seven men to life imprisonment for the 2013 murder of NSG commando Tejveer Singh, who was killed after opposing cheating in board exams. Read the full details of the 12-year legal battle.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months in a Romanian prison for cannabis possession at a 2024 festival. Court says it's to 'set an example'. Read the full story.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa faces a 9-month jail term in Romania for drug possession. Andrew Tate offers support. Will he be extradited? Read the full story.
President Trump signs an executive order giving US federal employees a four-day Christmas break, a move that contrasts his past criticism of public holidays. Read the details and implications.
Brian Walshe receives life sentence for the brutal murder and dismemberment of his wife, Ana Walshe. Read the shocking details of the US crime that gripped the nation.
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
Karnataka High Court sentences former Institute of Astrophysics employee to 4 months in jail for making scandalous statements against judges. Details on the contempt case and court order inside.
A Chandigarh court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for the 2023 kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. The judge condemned his 'wicked and evil mind' and ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation for the victim.
Delhi High Court grants 21-day furlough to Balwan Khokhar, a convict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, citing rehabilitation. He has served nearly 12 years of a life sentence. Read the full details and court's reasoning here.
Federal judge orders rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine to serve additional three months in prison for assault and drug use, violating his supervised release terms. Read the full details.
A US appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump could legally remove two Democratic members from federal labour boards in 2017. The decision has significant implications for the balance of power in US federal agencies. Read more for detail
Azamgarh court sentences Vikas Singh to 2 years 9 months jail for making false police calls to disturb peace. Details on the case and Operation Conviction inside.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed Prajwal Revanna's petition seeking suspension of his life sentence in a 2019 rape case. The court upheld the trial court's verdict. Read the full details.