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  • Fetty Wap released from prison 11 months early after federal drug charges

    Rapper Fetty Wap, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, was released from prison on January 8, nearly 11 months early, marking a major turning point after his federal drug conviction case.

  • Karnataka cabinet approves hate speech & crimes prevention draft bill; jail term up to 10 years for offenders

    The legislation aims to curb dissemination of hate speech, penalise offenders, and provide compensation to victims, covering acts in both physical and electronic domains. The draft bill empowers designated officials to order the removal or blocking of hate content online.

  • Darshan Thoogudeepa’s ‘The Devil’ song release date out amid his jail stay, wife Vijayalakshmi to manage actor's social media

    Kannada star Darshan Thoogudeepa remains in Parappana Agrahara Jail amid the Renukaswamy murder case, but fans eagerly await the release of Idre Nemmadiyag Irbak song from his film The Devil.

  • Do Karnataka’s new bills on misinformation, hate crime raise free speech, platform liability concerns?

    The state government is set to introduce two draft laws that seek to regulate online content more tightly -- one targeting fake news, and the other hate speech

  • When Sanjay Dutt revealed he was treated worst in Jail than normal convicts: Maine ek saal Chane ki Dal khayi aur Rajgira mein...

    In an emotional 2016 India Today Conclave speech, Sanjay Dutt revealed his painful Yerawada Jail experience, denying VIP treatment and detailing his suffering. His candid words conveyed deep injustice, showing he endured far more than perceived, learning about law and finding spiritual growth amidst terrible conditions.

  • Karnataka governor approves bill to regulate e-commerce platforms selling farm produce; violators face six-months jail, Rs 1 lakh fine

    Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has also given assent to other bills including Prohibition of Charging Exorbitant Interest (Amendment), Pawn Brokers (Amendment) and Money Lenders (Amendment).

  • Dwarf comedian Darshan sentenced to 20 years for rape of minor

    Comedian Darshan sentenced to 20 years for raping a minor in Haryana. The court's verdict highlights the severity of the crime and the justice system's dedication to protecting vulnerable individuals.

  • Allu Arjun house attack: Hyderabad court grants bail to 6 accused who damaged the property

    A Hyderabad court granted bail on Monday to six individuals who attacked actor Allu Arjun's residence in the posh Jubilee Hills area. The accused were brought to court the same day, following the incident where they vandalized the property. The court proceedings were reported by news agencies.

  • Kasthuri Shankar sent to judicial custody for making controversial remarks on Telugu people

    Kasthuri Shankar’s remarks centered on Telugu-speaking individuals in Tamil Nadu. The actress alleged that some Telugu-speaking people who migrated to Tamil Nadu centuries ago were now claiming to be Tamils

  • When Salman Khan revealed he would see his face in a steel mug in Jodhpur jail and sketched its picture, watch video

    In a captivating throwback video from the set of Dus Ka Dum, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan opened about his time in Jodhpur Jail, revealing a poignant memory associated with a steel mug he used during his incarceration.

  • Renukaswamy murder case: Actor Darshan flaunts sunglasses and branded T-shirt while entering in Ballari Jail

    On August 29, 2024, Kannada actor Darshan, accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, made headlines for his unexpected and grand entry into Ballari Central Jail. Darshan's arrival at the jail drew widespread attention due to the way he presented himself, wearing cooling glasses and a branded T-shirt, reminiscent of a movie scene.

  • Tortuous jurisprudence of bail when jails are packed with undertrials

    Bail is not a privilege but a judicial process that is intrinsically intertwined with the fairness quotient of justice. What forms its basis is the presumption of innocence and hence right to live a life of dignity and liberty

  • Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan soon to shift in a Bellary jail after controversy over receiving VIP treatment in Bengaluru jail

    Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, currently in judicial custody in connection with a murder case, is set to be transferred from Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Jail to Bellary Jail. This decision comes after a controversy erupted over allegations that Darshan was receiving VIP treatment while incarcerated.

  • Insulting medicos online? Karnataka govt notifies 3-month jail term or Rs 10,000 fine for violators

    The state government issued a notification after the Karnataka Medical Registration and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Act, 2024, received the Governor’s assent on August 15.

  • Renukaswamy murder: Darshan fainted in Bengaluru jail due to health issues: Report

    Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been in the news lately, not just for his judicial custody but also due to reports about his health while being held in Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara jail. According to these reports, Darshan has been feeling unwell and even fainted at one point, which caused him to get hurt. This news quickly spread, causing concern among his fans.

  • Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's wife Vijayalakshmi performs Nava Chandika Homa at Kollur temple, gives holy prasad to husband in jail

    Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is currently facing a challenging time in judicial custody at Bengaluru's Central Prison. Arrested in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case on June 11, Darshan has now spent over a month behind bars. As he endures this difficult period, his wife Vijayalakshmi is fervently fighting for his release and providing emotional support through spiritual means.

  • Inmate blasts Madrid prison with viral 1-star Google Review after 14 years inside

    Jose Perez, who spent 14 years behind the walls of the facility, left a one-star review that detailed his experiences and multiple failed escape attempts.

  • Darshan case: Parents dress their child in jail clothes with Kaidi number 6106, police send notice

    In Bengaluru, on July 3, the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) expressed serious concerns about a photo circulating on social media. The photo showed a child dressed as a jail inmate, with the prisoner number 6106, suggesting Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa.

  • Renukaswamy murder: Darshan breaks down in jail as mother, son and brother visit him

    The Renukaswamy murder case has plunged Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa into a whirlwind of controversy and legal troubles. Recently, Darshan was visited by his family at the Central Prison of the Parappana Agrahara on the outskirts of Bengaluru city, a moment that turned emotional as his mother, brother, and son saw him for the first time since his judicial custody began.

  • Darshan Thoogudeepa is Qaidi No 6106 in Bangalore jail for Renukaswamy's murder, a look at the timeline of the shocking case

    Once a prominent figure in the Kannada film industry, Darshan Thoogudeepa, known for his significant contributions to Sandalwood, now finds himself in a precarious position as prisoner number (Qaidi No) 6106 in Bangalore jail.

  • Pakistan's three-time premier Nawaz Sharif expected home from exile

    Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan's three-time PM, returns from a four-year exile in London to initiate his party's pre-election campaign.

  • Navina Najat Haidar: ‘Gandhian architect Laurie Baker adapted the jali to modern buildings, keeping in mind the issues of climate, environment and sustainability’

    Art historian Navina Najat Haidar, the Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah curator in charge of Islamic Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, talks about her new book 'Jali: Lattice of Divine Light in Mughal Architecture'.

  • Delhi excise policy case: Sanjay Singh sent to jail till Oct 27, asked not to give speech inside court

    Special Judge M K Nagpal ordered Singh to be sent to jail after the probe agency produced him before the court on expiry of his Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody.

  • Indian-origin lab owner in US gets 27 years in jail for Rs 3,850 crore genetic testing scam

    Minal Patel conspired with patient brokers, telemedicine companies, and call centers to target Medicare beneficiaries with telemarketing calls falsely stating that Medicare covered expensive cancer genetic tests, according to prosecutors.

  • 21-year-old escapes US prison 7 months before release, jailed again for 40 years

    After breaking out of the facility, the convict made his way to a nearby residence, where he held three people hostage at gunpoint for hours.

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