SC: Acquittals Outnumber Death Sentence Confirmations

Over the past decade, Indian high courts reviewed 1,085 death sentences in 647 cases, confirming only 106 (9.77%). During this period, 326 individuals in 191 cases were acquitted, highlighting judicial caution in capital punishment.

Hooded Gunman Robs Elderly Woman in Bhubaneswar

A 68-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint by a hoodie-wearing miscreant in Bhubaneswar's Gadasahi locality. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning as she was plucking flowers in her garden.

Rajasthan HC Grants Bail to Undertrial After 6+ Years in Jail

Rajasthan High Court grants bail to an undertrial prisoner who spent over six years in jail, noting his right to speedy trial was grossly violated. The court emphasized that incarceration cannot exceed potential sentence without conviction.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh Becomes Manipur's New CM

BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur's chief minister, succeeding N Biren Singh. The taekwondo expert faces the challenge of restoring peace after ethnic violence.

Starmer: Mandelson Lied About Epstein, Regrets Ambassador Role

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly stated that Lord Peter Mandelson repeatedly lied about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer expressed regret over appointing Mandelson as an ambassador and confirmed his removal from royal advisory duties

UP Police IG Kiran S Awarded INTERPOL Medal of Excellence

Uttar Pradesh Police Inspector General Kiran S has been awarded the prestigious INTERPOL Medal of Excellence for her outstanding contributions to global investigations and international law enforcement cooperation.

Putin to Visit China in First Half of 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Chinese President Xi Jinping's invitation to visit China in the first half of 2026, according to Kremlin officials. The visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.

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