CJI Advocates Tech-Driven Prison Reforms for Reintegration
CJI Surya Kant calls for modernising India's prisons with digital training & UK-style monitoring chips. Aim: transform jails into 'engines of reintegration'. Read the full plan.
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Faridkot Jail Inmates Booked for Attack, Smuggling Bid
Punjab police book inmates & outside accomplices for attacking staff & smuggling attempt at Faridkot Central Jail. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra Fills 198 Prison Posts, Aims to Cut Vacancies to 15%
Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
Prison Warder Held for Smuggling Items in Underwear
A Karnataka prison warder was caught red-handed trying to smuggle prohibited items hidden in his underwear. Read the full details of the security breach and the arrest.
Prison Warder Arrested for Smuggling in Bengaluru Central Jail
A warder at Bengaluru Central Prison was arrested for attempting to smuggle cigarettes and drug-suspect paper. This is the second such incident in three months, raising security concerns.
Violent Attack in Karwar Jail Over Narcotics Ban
Two notorious inmates from Mangaluru brutally attacked Jailer Kallappa Gasti and three staff at Karwar District Jail. The assault was retaliation for a strict anti-drug crackdown. Read the full details.
Punjab HC, Govt Launch 'Empowering Lives Behind Bars' Reform
Punjab & Haryana HC launches a major prison reform initiative on Dec 6, aiming to train 2,500 inmates with certified vocational skills for rehabilitation. Read about the new paradigm.
CJI Inaugurates Prison Reform Programme in Patiala Jail
Chief Justice of India inaugurates a major correctional reform initiative in Punjab, aiming to provide certified vocational training to 2,500 inmates across 24 jails. Read about the new paradigm for rehabilitation.
Jails in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh to Train Inmates as Technicians
Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh prisons launch a skill training program to certify inmates as electricians & plumbers, aiding rehabilitation & reducing recidivism. Read how this initiative transforms lives.
Murder convicts on run for years arrested in Panipat
Valsad police nab two murder convicts who fled after temporary release from Lajpore Jail. The duo, who met in prison, were living together in Haryana. Read the full story.
Salem man detained under Goondas Act for serial offences
Salem district collector detains P Karthik under Goondas Act for crimes spanning from LPG theft to murder. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Mangaluru Prison Cases Filed for Inmate Assault, Unrest
Mangaluru prison authorities file cases against undertrials for assaulting inmates & instigating unrest. One inmate allegedly challenged the Superintendent. Details inside.
SC orders probe into Maharashtra prison's failure to produce accused
Supreme Court grants bail, demands inquiry after accused not produced in court 55 times. DG Prisons must file report. Read the shocking details of the 2021 Thane case.
SC Slams Maharashtra Prisons Over Inmate's 55 No-Shows
Supreme Court grants bail, orders inquiry after inmate missed 55 trial dates in 4 years. DG Prisons must fix responsibility. Read the shocking details.
Indian man jailed for $1.1 million US Medicare fraud
Mohammed Asif, owner of American Labworks, sentenced for fraudulent COVID-19 test billing scheme. He must repay $1.17 million and faces deportation. Read the full details.
Delhi Govt to Buy 10,000 Dual Desks from Tihar Jail Factory
Delhi Cabinet approves procurement of 10,000 dual desks from Tihar Jail factory for government schools. This initiative supports prison industry and aids school infrastructure. Read more.
BrahMos Scientist Nishant Agarwal Freed After 7 Years in Jail
Former BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal walks free from Nagpur prison after 7 years as court acquits him of leaking missile secrets. Read the full story of the verdict and his ordeal.
MDMA Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Mangaluru District Prison
A routine security check at Mangaluru District Prison exposed an attempt to smuggle suspected MDMA hidden inside a toothpaste tube. Read the full details of the interception.
Sanjay Dutt: Faced jail with dignity despite no gun found
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt reflects on his 5-year prison sentence, claiming conviction without proof. He details his time behind bars, spiritual growth, and creative pursuits. Read his full story.
Honduras Ex-President Freed Following Trump Pardon
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández released from US prison after a pardon from Donald Trump. Get the full story and implications here.
Darshan's 'The Devil' Releases Dec 11 Amid Legal Woes
Kannada superstar Darshan's film 'The Devil' is set for release on December 11. The announcement was made without the actor, who remains in Bengaluru prison in the Renukaswamy murder case. Read the full story.
Honduras Ex-President Released After Trump Pardon
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández released from US prison after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump. Details on the case and its international implications.
Rahul Easwar Hunger Strike in Thiruvananthapuram Jail
Right-wing activist Rahul Easwar begins hunger strike in prison, alleging false charges to deny bail. He is consuming only water since his remand on Monday. Get the latest updates.
Skate Star Terry Kennedy Gets Dec 2025 Release Date
Former skateboarding icon Terry Kennedy is scheduled for release on December 31, 2025. We detail the 2021 assault case, his sentence credit, and what's next for the star.
Police Aid Family, Transport Deceased Maoist's Body 450km
Maharashtra Police arranged a 450km journey for a deceased Maoist commander's body, a humanitarian act in the conflict-ridden Gadchiroli region. Read about this rare gesture bridging decades of mistrust.
UK MP Tulip Siddiq Sentenced to 2 Years by Bangladesh Court
British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, niece of PM Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to 2 years in prison by a Dhaka court in a corruption case. Details on the case and political fallout.
Indian Fisherman Dies in Pakistan Prison, Family Questions
57-year-old fisherman from East Midnapore dies in Pakistani prison. Family disputes official illness claim, seeks body repatriation for final rites. Details emerge.
Laalo Film Creates Miraculous Change in Vadodara Jail Inmates
Gujarati devotional film 'Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate' creates emotional transformation among 1,800 Vadodara Central Jail inmates. Read how the film's message about karma inspired profound change.
Diddy Organizes Thanksgiving for 1000 Fort Dix Inmates
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arranged a special Thanksgiving meal for approximately 1000 inmates at FCI Fort Dix prison. Read how he brought holiday cheer to fellow prisoners.
Sean Combs Organizes Prison Thanksgiving Meals
Sean Combs, serving prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix, personally funded and organized Thanksgiving meals for all inmates. Read how he uplifted holiday spirits.
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