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Imran Khan's Family Denied Access: Sister Raises Concerns About Former Pakistani PM's Detention
Nov 28, 2025 12:58 am CST
Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khanum reveals that family members have been repeatedly denied visits to the former Pakistani Prime Minister, who has been detained since August 2023. Despite assurances from Adiala Jail authorities that Khan is in "completely good health," his family and party demand transparency and access, raising questions about his treatment while facing what they claim are politically motivated charges.
Judge Warns Former West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee of Bail Cancellation After Court Absence
Nov 27, 2025 02:04 am CST
A special CBI judge warned former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee that his bail in the primary teachers recruitment corruption case would be revoked after failing to appear in court. Despite his lawyer citing health reasons, the judge emphasized that court appearance was a mandatory bail condition. Chatterjee was previously arrested in connection with a multi-crore SSC teacher recruitment scam.
Former West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick Assaulted at Home by Man with Psychiatric History
Nov 03, 2025 09:48 am CST
Trinamool Congress MLA and former West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick was physically assaulted in his Salt Lake residence by Abhishek Das, a man with psychiatric history who claimed to seek employment. The attacker was promptly arrested while Mallick, who previously faced corruption charges, described the incident as an isolated occurrence.
Supreme Court Restores Acquittal in Corruption Case: Criminal Process Strength Lies in Restraint as Much as Scrutiny
Oct 29, 2025 02:16 am CST
The Supreme Court of India reinstated the acquittal of a former Assistant Commissioner of Labour in a 1997 corruption case, emphasizing that judicial restraint is as crucial as scrutiny in criminal proceedings. The Court overturned the Andhra Pradesh High Court's conviction, stating that suspicion cannot replace proof and highlighting the importance of adhering to evidence standards when evaluating bribery allegations.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Historic Prison Sentence While Maintaining Innocence
Oct 21, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has made history as the first ex-leader of an EU state to be imprisoned, beginning his sentence at La Sante prison in Paris following his conviction for criminal conspiracy related to alleged Libyan campaign funding. Despite maintaining his innocence and filing an appeal, the 70-year-old was ordered to begin his five-year sentence immediately due to the "exceptional gravity" of his offenses, marking an unprecedented moment in French political history.
Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar Suspended Following CBI Arrest in Rs 8 Lakh Bribery Case
Oct 19, 2025 01:38 am CST
Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar has been suspended following his arrest by the CBI in an Rs 8 lakh bribery case. Authorities seized over Rs 7.50 crore cash, gold jewelry, luxury watches, and documents for multiple properties during searches at his residence. The senior IPS officer allegedly demanded monthly payments from a scrap dealer to settle a previous case against him.
Tejashwi Yadav Responds to Court Charges: "Elections Coming, People Are Watching" as Bihar Political Battle Intensifies
Oct 13, 2025 04:40 pm CST
Amid corruption charges against the Yadav family, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav suggests the timing is politically motivated as Bihar elections approach. The Delhi court has framed charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi in the IRCTC hotels case, intensifying the political rivalry between RJD and BJP in Bihar.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Prison Over Libyan Campaign Funding Scandal
Sep 25, 2025 08:30 pm CST
Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for accepting illegal campaign funds from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi in 2007. The Paris court found the former French president guilty of criminal association while acquitting him of other charges including passive corruption. The case reveals a complex web of political influence involving high-profile associates and alleged financial arrangements between France and Libya's former regime.