Zohran Mamdani appoints ex-prisoner to lead New York City’s jail system – Who is Stanley Richards?

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed a formerly incarcerated man as the new Commissioner of the city’s Department of Correction. 64-year-old Stanley Richards will be the first person who has previously served time in prison to lead the department that runs the city’s jails.Mamdani announced the appointment at a press event earlier this […]

Nicolás Maduro could be held at New York’s ‘hell on earth’ jail that once housed Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

After President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured, attention has shifted to where the Latin American leader could be detained while he awaits trial in United States.Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are currently in US custody and are being taken to New York, where they are expected to face […]

‘My grandfather went to jail for Gandhi…’: Ro Khanna slams MAGA author calling colonization ‘greatest thing’ for backward countries

Indian-origin lawmaker Ro Khanna slammed MAGA commentator and anti-Communist author Jesse Kelly after Kelly praised colonization in a post on X. Kelly claimed colonization was “one of the greatest things” to happen in backward countries and blamed “communist education” for criticism of Western history.Responding to the post, Khanna said Kelly had it “exactly backwards.” He […]

Rajpal Yadav breaks silence on debt controversy, says “Roughly Rs 25-30 crores” is currently owed : Bollywood News

Rajpal Yadav has opened up about the financial and legal challenges he has faced over the years, offering his perspective on the debt figures surrounding him. In an interview with NDTV, the actor spoke about his current liabilities, his approach towards repayment and the multiple legal cases he says he has dealt with since the […]

‘Needs to be moved to hospital now’: Imran Khan’s health in jail deteriorates

Alvi warns over Imran Khan’s worsening health NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Tuesday raised the alarm over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s worsening health, saying his medical reports were “alarming” and pointing to anxiety, heart palpitations and high blood pressure.In a post on X, Alvi said, “Imran Khan’s medical reports are alarming. I […]

​’Height of hubris’: Prosecutors reveal Diddy already booked for speaking event next week, confident of release from jail

Diddy’s mother Janice Combs attends the court as Diddy’s sentencing is due today. Federal prosecutor Mary Slavik told the court, which is due to announce disgraced music mogul Diddy’s sentence today, that Diddy is so certain that he would be released today that he has scheduled speaking engagements for next week. “Even now at sentencing […]

UAE approves new law: Damaging heritage sites could cost up to Rs 26 crore fine, jail | World News

The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) has passed a draft federal law aimed at strengthening the protection of the nation’s cultural heritage, imposing strict penalties that include fines of up to Dh10 million and prison sentences for offences such as damage, theft, and smuggling of heritage assets.The measure was approved during the council’s 13th session […]

Clashes break out in Sri Lankan jail, 26 dead, over 100 hurt

Security personnel stand guard outside a prison where deadly clashes broke out on Sunday, in Negombo, 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo) Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 26 people and injuring more than […]

In Visakhapatnam Central Jail, learning skills for life away from crime

Young men in crisp blue uniforms file quietly into a book-lined classroom, each carrying a stack of textbooks. In a room adorned with motivational slogans about discipline, hard work, and success, they settle into neat rows, waiting for the day’s lesson to begin. Moments later, trainer D. Venkata Sai walks in with a book tucked […]

Murderers who kill partner or ex-partner could face 10 extra years in jail under new UK plans

UK govt announces plans to increase minimum sentence for most domestic murders People convicted of murdering a current or former partner in their home could face an additional 10 years behind bars under proposed changes aimed at strengthening laws against violence against women.The UK government has announced plans to increase the minimum sentence for most […]