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India’s close ally in Central Asia foils coup attempt by terrorists a day after SCO summit
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security announced it had foiled a coup attempt by a group aiming to violently seize power and destabilize the socio-political situation through mass riots. The group, suspected of being a terrorist organization influenced by religious indoctrination, was discovered with explosives, firearms, and extremist literature. Five suspects are in custody as investigations continue. The announcement follows the Kyrgyz PM's call for stronger action against terrorism at the SCO summit, which emphasized cross-border terror threats. Recent arrests of ISIS supporters highlight growing security concerns in Central Asia.
After ED, now CBI to grill Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal; Here's all about the Excise Policy case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, following permission granted by the Rouse Avenue Court. He was brought before Special Judge Amitabh Rawat for formal procedures. The arrest comes after earlier questioning at Tihar Jail and precedes the CBI's move to seek custody from a Delhi court. The Delhi High Court, on a vacation bench led by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, criticized a trial court's bail order as hasty, halting its implementation pending further review under Section 439(2) of the CrPC.
Radical preacher Amritpal Singh fails to take oath as MP
Amritpal Singh, jailed in Assam, missed taking Parliament oath. His father awaits govt response for temporary release. Singh defeated Zira after evading arrest in Jalandhar, arrested later for causing disharmony in Moga.
UN welcomes release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from UK detention
The United Nation praised Britain over WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's release form detention. The UN termed it as a "significant step" to settle the case.
PM Modi, Shah, Nadda pay tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on death anniversary
PM Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders paid tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his death anniversary, praising his dedication to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by senior BJP leaders, honored Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary this Sunday. The PM praised Mookerjee as a distinguished patriot, thinker, and educator.
UGC NET cancelled: Around 50 students detained while protesting; ABVP joins agitation
A large number of students, including members of political outfits such as the Students' Federation of India (SFI), All India Students Association (AISA), Democratic Students' Front (DSF), Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS), and Congress-affiliated NSUI participated in the protest. RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) also staged protest on Delhi University's north campus and the Jawaharlal Nehru University.
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Karnataka BJP protests fuel price hike with cycle jatha, party workers detained
Karnataka BJP has staged a 'cycle jatha' in various locations across the state to protest the state government's hike in fuel rates. Workers in Bengaluru were detained midway, calling the detention unconstitutional. The party accused the government of suppressing protests and urged the people to revolt against the government.
Russian forces kill Islamic State-linked hostage takers at detention centre
State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March. The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by the Islamic State that bears an Arabic inscription, knocked out window bars and climbed down several floors by rope before taking the guards hostage with a knife and fire axe.
Men claiming to be ISIS supporters take hostages in Russian detention centre, Baza reports
Five men claiming allegiance to ISIS took hostages at a detention center in Russia's Rostov region, as reported by the Baza Telegram channel with ties to Russian law enforcement. The Federal Penitentiary Service confirmed the incident, stating the facility is operating normally with law enforcement responding.
New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
New Chinese coast guard rules came into effect on Saturday, allowing for the detention of foreigners trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where Beijing's actions have drawn criticism from its neighbors and the G7. China asserts dominance in the region despite competing claims, leading to tensions and confrontations with countries like the Philippines.
Why did US warn its citizens against kidnapping, detention in Venezuela weeks before presidential election? Will Nicolas Maduro lose?
The Latin American country of Venezuela will go to Presidential Elections amid US sanctions and its warning to its citizens not to visit the socialist-ruled country due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Slovak PM Robert Fico's life no longer in danger after shooting: Minister
The suspected gunman, identified by Slovak media as 71-year-old poet Juraj Cintula, has been charged with attempted premeditated murder and was put in pre-trial detention by a special penal court on Saturday. Fico was shot as he was walking to greet supporters after a government meeting in the central mining town of Handlova.
Person can't be detained merely because of non-cooperation, says Bombay HC as it quashes LOC against man
The Bombay High Court has quashed a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against Sanjay Kumar Agrawal in a 2019 money laundering case related to late drug smuggler Iqbal Memon alias Iqbal Mirchi. Agrawal, who has been working in Bahrain and Dubai since 1995, was detained in India without a job due to the LOC. The ED has been investigating the case since 2019 and has not found any material against him. The court ruled that detaining Agrawal would not be appropriate as he has been deprived of his livelihood since December 2020 and has been working in the Middle East for over two decades.
Anjuman hopeful of relief for Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from J&K High Court
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq faces continued restrictions on addressing Friday congregation at Jama Masjid in Srinagar. Despite a scheduled J&K High Court hearing, his movements remain curtailed, upsetting both him and his followers.
'Arvind Kejriwal in jail' with Bhagat Singh and Ambedkar: Wall behind Sunita Kejriwal catches attention
In a video message, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, on Thursday read out a statement for Delhi residents written by AAP supremo in jail. What made it newsworthy was the backdrop which displayed a jailed imaged of Arvind Kejriwal.
Preventive detention based on capricious exercise of powers must be nipped in bud: SC
The Supreme Court overturned a Telangana High Court decision rejecting a detenu's appeal, emphasising that preventive detention should not be used arbitrarily. The court clarified that preventive detention is to prevent future harm, not as punishment, and must be based on careful consideration of facts.
CAA linked to NRC, won't allow detention camps in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reaffirmed her opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), stating that it is linked to the National Register of Citizens (NRC), and she does not want detention camps in West Bengal like those in Assam. She criticized the CAA as a "political gimmick" ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Banerjee's comments come after the central government issued rules for the CAA, which grants Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who arrived in India before December 31, 2014.
Movement against Baloch Genocide: Over 200 men remain in Islamabad police detention, protests to continue
Amidst the Baloch Genocide movement, Islamabad Police released detained women protesters after 26 hours of reported mistreatment. Over 200 male associates remain in custody, prompting concerns. The Baloch Yakjahti Committee vows to persist in their protests against these actions. The movement, sparked by the murder of four Baloch individuals, faced brutality in Islamabad. The Baloch Human Rights Council condemned the police's response, urging respect for human rights and justice for the disappeared.
'Forced to eat beef...': Nikhil Gupta, arrested in plot to kill Pannun, moves SC against detention in Czech Republic
The Supreme Court has instructed Nikhil Gupta's family, accused of conspiring to assassinate Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, to pursue legal recourse in the Czech Republic, where Gupta is detained. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S.V.N. Bhatti, addressing a writ petition against Gupta's arrest and extradition, deemed the matter "extremely sensitive" and urged the family to approach the Czech court first. G
Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January
A court in Moscow decided to extend the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is facing espionage charges. The extension sets a new detention period until January 30, as reported by Russian news agencies.
Russia to rule on detention of second US journalist
A Russian court is set to decide whether to place a Russian-American journalist in pre-trial detention for allegedly failing to register as a foreign agent. Alsu Kurmasheva, who was working for US-funded media outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was detained in Kazan on Wednesday.
34 Indians released from detention in Kuwait following Indian embassy's intervention
"Embassy is pleased to inform that the 34 Indian nurses/medical staff detained by authorities on 12 September have been released today based on Embassy's intervention with all the concerned authorities in Kuwait," the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said in a post on X.
"Proper investigation will be conducted...," AAP on Sukhpal Khaira's detention
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has been detained by Punjab police in connection with a 2015 drugs-related case. Aam Aadmi Party MP Sushil Gupta alleges that Khaira was involved in the drug business and calls for a proper investigation. The arrest is expected to strain the relationship between AAP and Congress, who have formed an alliance. The state unit of Congress in Punjab opposes any tie-up with AAP.
Biden officials kept ICE jails running despite internal cost concerns; could've saved $235 million
The Biden administration considered closing or downsizing nine immigration detention centers last year due to high costs and staffing shortages, which could have saved $235 million, according to a draft memo from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, ultimately only two of the centers were shut down. The memo, reviewed by Reuters, did not include the recommendation to close the Torrance County Detention Facility in New Mexico, which had been flagged for critical staffing shortages and unsanitary conditions.
J&K High Court directs admin to file reply over house arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Mirwaiz has been kept under house arrest since August 4 2019, when the BJP led central government abrogated special status of J&K and downgraded the erstwhile state into two union territories of J&K and Ladakh. In the wake of the decision the government had imposed a communication blockade for several weeks, restricted internet for a few months.
Bread, water and peanut butter: Sam Bankman-Fried's life in jail
A diet of bread, water and peanut butter. A laptop with no internet connection. And intermittent access to millions of pages of digital evidence.
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