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Politicsdaily-mirror-lk2mo ago

Rajapaksas' Prison Meeting with Pillayan Revealed in Court

An Assistant Solicitor General informed the court that Mahinda, Basil, and Namal Rajapaksa met with former militant leader Pillayan in Batticaloa prison after the Easter attacks. Namal Rajapaksa later confirmed the meeting, stating it was not a secret.

US Engages in Diplomatic and Tense Exchanges with Iran and Cuba
WorldReutersbloombergNYT+60FTThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNcnbcaftonbladetberlingske+52 more3mo ago63 sources

US Engages in Diplomatic and Tense Exchanges with Iran and Cuba

The United States is involved in heightened diplomatic and tense exchanges with both Iran and Cuba, marked by Iranian attacks in Iraq, Cuban threats against US targets, and various peace proposals and demands for reform. These developments are influencing global oil prices and prompting discussions on US foreign policy and alliances.

Henry Nowak Murderer's Sentence Referred to Court of Appeal for Review
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianThe Independent2mo ago3 sources

Henry Nowak Murderer's Sentence Referred to Court of Appeal for Review

The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, convicted of murdering Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General for review under the 'unduly lenient sentence' scheme, with the court now set to decide if the 21-year minimum jail term was appropriate.

India's Solicitor General Clarifies Basis of Hindu Law
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

India's Solicitor General Clarifies Basis of Hindu Law

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that Hindu law is not based on Manusmriti, correcting a common misconception. He clarified that most of India follows the Mitakshara school, which is based on Yajnavalkya Smriti and grants inheritance rights by birth.