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Arbaaz Khan and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi have strongly condemned the alleged sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune, demanding the strictest punishment for the accused. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde also called for the death penalty, saying the accused have no right to live.

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay emphasized that all Assembly members, regardless of party size, deserve equal respect and opportunity. He highlighted the importance of hearing all voices in a democracy, drawing parallels to the historical British parliamentary tradition where the Speaker was escorted to the chair due to the risks involved.

Andhra Pradesh prisons recorded a 90.8% occupancy rate in 2024, below the national average, though central prisons are overcrowded at 124.8%. Undertrials constitute over 70% of the inmate population, highlighting judicial delays. Vacancies in the prison department further exacerbate existing issues.

Shreyas Iyer etched his name in IPL history with his third consecutive 50+ score against Delhi Capitals, joining Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. His unbeaten 59 anchored Punjab Kings, building a vital partnership and showcasing his consistent dominance over his former franchise. Iyer's stellar form against DC continues to impress.

Kolkata Knight Riders were desperate to see Finn Allen fire, and fire he did at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night. On a surface that appeared tricky when Delhi Capitals batted, Allen produced an exhibition of clean, fearless strokeplay to smash an unbeaten century and steer Kolkata Knight Riders to an eight-wicket win that kept them firmly in contention for a playoff spot.

Israel's parliament has greenlit a special tribunal to try and sentence to death Palestinians convicted in the October 7th Hamas-led attack. The bill, passed overwhelmingly, aims to punish those responsible for the deadliest assault in Israel's history. Rights groups, however, voice concerns over fair trial procedures and the ease of imposing the death penalty.

A Hyderabad court has handed down the death penalty to Imran Ali Khan for the brutal 2023 revenge killing of an eight-year-old boy. The prime accused lured the child with chocolates before strangling him. An accomplice received a seven-year sentence for aiding in the disposal of the victim's body, a crime stemming from a financial dispute.

The crime was committed in a very brutal manner, wherein the victim was tortured before death.

A 70-year-old grandfather, Pranballabh Das, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody in Agartala on charges of raping and murdering his 16-year-old granddaughter. Police registered a case based on a complaint from the victim's father, with preliminary findings indicating multiple instances of sexual exploitation. The post-mortem report is awaited to further the investigation into the murder.

Saudi Arabia has executed several Iraqi nationals. They were convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom. The executions followed a thorough legal process. Saudi authorities are intensifying their crackdown on drug trafficking. This campaign targets organized criminal networks. The kingdom vows to impose strict punishments against smugglers.

In a bold move toward revitalizing national pride, Burkina Faso's ruling junta is championing a nationalist movement that mandates the play of local music in entertainment venues and promotes the purchase of homegrown products.