Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on paper-leak cases and examination reforms. Despite this, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) vows to continue protesting until the education minister resigns, leveraging social media to mobilize youth and challenge traditional political communication.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances. Concurrently, PM Modi announced a new Bill with stringent provisions, including fast-track courts, to combat examination paper leaks, to be introduced in Parliament next week.
A proposed early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners in England and Wales, paused by Andy Burnham after victim outcry, faces warnings of chaos from probation officers. The Prime Minister ordered a review to minimize public risk, as prisons near capacity.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike in India following negotiations with Union ministers, citing a desire to prevent violence. Simultaneously, PM Modi addressed the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, promising stricter legislation, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue protests.
Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi backed students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, condemning police action and urging empathy. His intervention highlights an escalating political clash between BJP and opposition over the issue, with PM Modi announcing fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused an early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners, including serious offenders, after an outcry from crime victims and warnings from probation officers. An urgent review will assess risks before any releases proceed.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor used a poetic couplet to criticize PM Modi's "delayed" response to paper leak cases and student protests. Modi announced fast-track courts and stringent punishment for those involved, emphasizing youth welfare.
PM Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, prioritizing students' future. This follows student protests over the NEET paper leak, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticizing Modi and demanding the education minister's resignation.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reviewing plans for the early release of thousands of serious offenders, including killers and rapists, following outrage from PC Andrew Harper's family. The move, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, faces warnings from reform groups about potential criminal justice system collapse.
Prime minister Andy Burnham announced a review of plans to release approximately 6,000 offenders, including killers and rapists, early from jail in September. The decision follows a backlash from victims' families and campaigners, who raised concerns about public safety and the impact on victims, despite the policy aiming to address prison overcrowding.
Staff at Penal Colony No. 17 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, intercepted a cat attempting to smuggle banned substances in two fabric collars for inmates. The Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) confirmed the cat was caught, its collars removed, and the narcotics verified by a sniffer dog before the animal was released unharmed.
A 16-year-old Hong Kong student was sentenced to up to six months at a detention centre for attempted voyeurism after admitting to trying to spy on a female pupil in a school toilet in Wong Tai Sin.
Western Australia Police launched a five-month trial of real-time facial recognition at Mirrabooka bus station, leading to 19 arrests in its first week. The technology, hailed for public safety, faces strong criticism from privacy experts and regulators over mass surveillance, accuracy, algorithmic bias, and "function creep."
Justice Secretary David Lammy stated that opponents of early prison release for offenders lack solutions to prevent a criminal justice system collapse. Over 5,000 prisoners, including rapists and sex offenders, are set for early release from September due to impending capacity issues in England and Wales.
Christian Brothers properties have housed convicted child sexual abuse offenders, including one who preyed on orphans and another kept in teaching roles for decades. The order faces fury from survivors as it claims bankruptcy while continuing to support offenders, citing Gospel imperatives.
Facewatch, a facial recognition system used by over 100 UK businesses, is launching a feature to instantly alert police to serious offenders. Civil liberties groups warn of increased surveillance and potential for false identifications, citing concerns about regulation and accuracy.
Derryn Hinch, the "human headline" known for his outspoken journalism and political career, has died at 82. Hinch, who served as a senator, was twice jailed for naming sex offenders and had a career marked by controversy, health battles, and a rags-to-riches story.
The UK's electronic tagging system for offenders is under strain and risks public safety, according to a watchdog report. Thousands may not be actively monitored, with concerns over contractor performance and staff shortages, despite government plans to expand its use.
Victims' commissioners have urged ministers to pause early releases of offenders convicted of crimes against women and girls, citing a lack of safeguards. Charities report victims are in panic, with some installing CCTV, as new laws aim to ease prison overcrowding but may put victims at risk.
Frequent traffic offenders will soon require mandatory re-tests for driving licence renewal as part of significant amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act. The government also plans to expedite accident victim compensation, increase appeal costs, and reinstate IRDAI's role in setting third-party insurance premiums.
Eastern Railway has launched a cleanliness drive, "Eastern Railway is Watching You," imposing a Rs 200 fine for littering or spitting at stations and train coaches. Commuters can report offenders via WhatsApp to a dedicated number, and CCTV monitoring will also be used.
UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has identified a global network facilitating drug-facilitated sexual assaults, with over 270 individuals linked to online forums. Offenders use sedatives to assault victims, often within trusted relationships, and coordinate filming of abuse. Investigations span dozens of countries, with 90% of intelligence packages sent overseas.
India leads the Athletics Integrity Unit's dope offenders list with 162 names, followed by Kenya and Russia. The Athletics Federation of India is now Category A, requiring stricter testing due to an inadequate domestic anti-doping program.
Penang, Malaysia, has implemented stricter littering enforcement after a six-month grace period. Patrol teams can now issue immediate notices for offenses, using body camera footage for transparency and evidence.
