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Shashi Tharoor Condemns Death Penalty for Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Absentia Trial
Nov 18, 2025 11:59 am CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over the death sentence given to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling it "very troubling." Hasina was sentenced in absentia by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal for alleged crimes against humanity during student protests last year. Currently residing in Delhi after fleeing Bangladesh in August 2024, Hasina has denied the charges as politically motivated and called for her case to be brought before the International Criminal Court.
India's Home Minister Proposes International Standard Prisons and Passport Cancellation to Combat Fugitive Extradition Challenges
Oct 16, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed creating special international-standard prisons in each state and implementing automatic passport cancellation for individuals with Interpol red notices. These measures aim to counter fugitives' claims of poor prison conditions and restrict their international movement. With 338 extradition requests pending, Shah emphasized the need for specialized extradition cells in state police departments and better utilization of the new "trial in absentia" provision under reformed criminal laws.