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Jailed in extortion case, man wins Youth Congress poll from behind bars

June 25, 2026 2:26 pm

Questions for party as Amritsar leader secures decisive victory despite being lodged in jail

The serial killer, Shankariya Kanpatimar in prison chains. (Courtesy: Rakesh Goswami/ Image sharpened using AI)

Kanpatimar: The story of one of India’s deadliest serial killers

May 17, 2026 7:31 am

Rakesh Goswami’s India’s Most Dangerous Serial Killer reconstructs the chilling case of Shankariya Kanpatimar, a murderer who terrorised 1970s Rajasthan

In the video, the two accused are seen dancing and enjoying themselves.

Video of prisoners dancing in Ranchi jail goes viral, 2 officials suspended

November 06, 2025 6:45 pm

The prisoners were accused in separate cases — one in a liquor scam and the other in a multi-crore GST fraud

Dr Suman Singh, Director, Health Services, said the step was crucial as this is a vulnerable group, living in proximity, where the risk of spread of infections is much higher.

First-ever TB screening for 1,200 inmates of Burail jail, 697 examined so far

September 08, 2025 8:58 am

AI-based portable X-ray machines speed up detection & treatment.

The news of the death caused panic inside the jail, the officer said. (Representational)

Undertrial prisoner from Uttarakhand killed by fellow inmate during clash in Bijnor jail

July 20, 2025 3:43 pm

The alleged attacker is a gangster who has been in jail since October 2023, according to an official of the Bijnor district jail in Uttar Pradesh.

jail An FIR alleged that the professor had circulated certain posts in a WhatsApp group that were intended to outrage the religious feelings of a community, along with a video titled ‘Naya Ravan’. (Credit: Pexels)

Can’t jail a person indefinitely for forwarding video that may hurt religious sentiments: Madhya Pradesh HC

June 17, 2025 6:08 pm

Grants bail to Dr Nasheem Bano, guest faculty at college in Dindori, who was arrested for allegedly circulating WhatsApp messages and a video on Pahalgam terror attack

Indian national sentenced to 12 years in US prison for role in 'defrauding senior citizens of USD 400,000

June 05, 2025 6:24 pm

A federal jury convicted Nirav Patel, an Indian citizen, of one charge of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, three charges of wire fraud, and one charge of illegal entry into the US

4 days after he walked out of Faridabad jail based on namesake's bail order, undertrial arrested in Patna

June 02, 2025 12:41 pm

Pandey was arrested in October 2021 for the alleged sexual assault of a minor boy. The other Nitesh, who goes by only one name, is a resident of Shastri Colony, Faridabad, and had secured bail on May 26 in a trespassing and assault case.

Police said the complaint was filed on December 23, adding that the “medical report has corroborated the victim’s allegations, and further legal action will follow based on the ongoing probe”.

Jaipur jail inmates met wives, partners in hotel while cops lounged outside; 5 constables suspended

May 27, 2025 5:14 am

According to the police sources, the inmates would frequently make such visits under the guise of medical checkups and had paid some officials Rs 25,000 for the latest venture.

Breach in Surat jail security as packet containing phone chargers, data cables lands inside

March 12, 2025 4:30 pm

The parcel was spotted by a jail staffer on duty, who handed it to the jailer. According to the FIR, the parcel landed in the yard adjacent to the wall, just ahead of tea time when prisoners come out of their barracks.