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JNU Cancels Umar Khalid Book Event Amid Controversy
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times3d ago2 sources

JNU Cancels Umar Khalid Book Event Amid Controversy

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) canceled an event for Umar Khalid's book, citing a lack of full disclosure regarding the event's details. The cancellation followed claims of credit from the ABVP student group.

Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+4Times of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressndtv6d ago7 sources

Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape

High-profile Indian journalist and Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a colleague in 2013. The Bombay High Court upheld his conviction, with the survivor's mother expressing relief at the outcome.

MQM-P Campaigns for New Provinces in Pakistan
PoliticsDawn17d ago

MQM-P Campaigns for New Provinces in Pakistan

Pakistan's MQM-P party has intensified its campaign for the creation of new provinces, with Khalid Maqbool stating at a Hyderabad rally that the party has not abandoned its demand for a separate province carved out of Sindh.

Alex Murdaugh Sues Clerk After Murder Conviction Overturned
PoliticsAPbloombergThe Guardian+12CNNFox NewsThe IndependentYahooirish-timesTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+4 more2mo ago15 sources

Alex Murdaugh Sues Clerk After Murder Conviction Overturned

Alex Murdaugh has filed a lawsuit against a former court clerk whose actions led to his murder convictions being vacated. The lawsuit follows allegations of jury tampering and improper conduct by the clerk during his trial.

Indian Supreme Court Criticizes Its Own January Bail Verdict
Worldhindustan-times2mo ago

Indian Supreme Court Criticizes Its Own January Bail Verdict

The Indian Supreme Court has criticized its own January verdict that denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, reiterating that 'bail is the rule and jail is an exception' even in cases prosecuted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Kaduna Lawmaker Dumps PDP for ADC
Politicsvanguard-ng3mo ago

Kaduna Lawmaker Dumps PDP for ADC

Senator Ibrahim Khalid Mustapha, representing Kaduna North and vice chairman of the Senate committee on ethics, code of conduct and public petitions, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Sudan War and Humanitarian Crisis
Worldnzz3mo ago

Sudan War and Humanitarian Crisis

An interview with a former Sudanese minister highlights the ongoing war, lack of resources, and failed peace attempts, describing it as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

JNU Cancels Auditorium Booking for Umar Khalid Book Discussion
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express3d ago3 sources

JNU Cancels Auditorium Booking for Umar Khalid Book Discussion

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) cancelled the booking for an auditorium intended for a discussion on Umar Khalid's book, 'Fractured Communities.' The university cited non-disclosure of event details as the reason for the cancellation.

Delhi High Court Addresses Various Legal Cases
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express12d ago2 sources

Delhi High Court Addresses Various Legal Cases

The Delhi High Court is actively addressing several legal matters, including seeking speedy proceedings in a BPCL plea, clarifying earning capacity in a maintenance case, and requesting a police reply on Umar Khalid's bail plea in the 2020 riots case.

India Supreme Court Reaffirms Bail Rule, Questions Khalid Denial
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express2mo ago3 sources

India Supreme Court Reaffirms Bail Rule, Questions Khalid Denial

India's Supreme Court has reaffirmed the principle that "bail is the rule, jail is the exception," granting bail to a UAPA accused. The court also expressed reservations regarding a previous order that denied bail to activist Umar Khalid.

Jalid Sehouli Becomes First Arab-Muslim ESGO President
Culturemorocco-world-news4mo ago

Jalid Sehouli Becomes First Arab-Muslim ESGO President

Khalid Sehouli, also known as Jalid Sehouli, has been appointed president of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), marking him as the first Moroccan, Arab, and Muslim to hold this prestigious position.

Research Explores AI and Algorithms for a More Just Society
Politicsdie-presse1mo ago

Research Explores AI and Algorithms for a More Just Society

Economic computer scientist Khalid Durani at the University of Innsbruck is researching how AI and algorithms can contribute to a more just society, focusing on ensuring the visibility of all population groups online and a responsible digital future.

Umar Khalid Denied Interim Bail in Delhi Riots Case
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv2mo ago4 sources

Umar Khalid Denied Interim Bail in Delhi Riots Case

A Delhi court has rejected Umar Khalid's interim bail plea in the Delhi riots case, stating that the grounds raised, including his uncle's death ritual and his mother's surgery, were 'not reasonable' for temporary release.

Opinionstar-kenya4mo ago

Report on Mass Graves in Kericho, Kenya

KHALID's piece in The Star Kenya sheds light on the discovery of mass graves in Kericho, describing a nation seemingly numbed by the deaths and the silence surrounding the tragic events.