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Special Counsel Who Oversaw Criminal Probes Against Trump Faces Federal Probe
A US federal agency has opened a formal investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two criminal probes into President Donald Trump following his first term in the White House.
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Doctor, 57, Meets Man On Gay Date, Loses 8 Lakh To Nude Pics Blackmail
A 57-year-old doctor's date at a Varanasi hotel ended in extortion as the man he connected with clicked his nude photos and threatened to circulate them unless he paid up
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"Fight Political Battle Outside": Supreme Court On Plea Against Mamata Banerjee
The Supreme Court was hearing a plea for criminal contempt against Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on the verdict in the teachers' recruitment scam case.
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AAP Vs BJP After Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility For Abohar Murder
Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the opposition BJP are at loggerheads over the law and order situation, with gangsters like Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria operating with impunity in the state.
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7 Murders In 10 Days: Ahead Of Bihar Polls, Spotlight On Rising Crime
Gopal Khemka. Ajit Kumar. Ramakant Yadav. Vikram Jha. Jitendra Kumar Mahato. Sushila Devi. Surendra Kewat. Most of these names may not sound familiar. But in Bihar, these names have become central to an escalating political flashpoint ahead of polls.
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Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes Hot Topic During Punjab Assembly's Special Session
On the first day of the special session of the Punjab Assembly, political leaders across party lines addressed the alleged involvement of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the murder of Abohar-based businessman Sanjay Verma.
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Why Hungary Pulled Out Of "Political" ICC Amid Israel PM Netanyahu's Visit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been a vocal supporter of Netanyahu, inviting him to Hungary shortly after the arrest warrant was issued in November. Orban has stated that the ICC's ruling would have "no effect" in his country.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro Headed 'Criminal Organization' To Stay In Power, Court Told
Jair Bolsonaro was one of the "leaders" of a plot to keep him in office "regardless of the outcome of 2022 elections" he lost to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, top prosecutor said.
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Life Ban On Convicted Politicians Harsh, 6 Years Enough: Centre To Supreme Court
A lifetime ban on politicians convicted in criminal cases would be harsh and six years, which is the current period of disqualification, is enough to act as a deterrent, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.
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US Charges Chinese Man For Acting As Beijing's Agent In California Election
China's ruling Communist Party used an agent in California to influence state politics, US prosecutors said Thursday as they unveiled criminal charges against a Chinese national.
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Thai Court Removes PM Over Appointment Of Minister With Criminal Conviction
Thailand's Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office on Wednesday as it ruled against him in an ethics case that threw the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.
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"They've Just Convicted Me": Trump's Appeal For Funds After Guilty Verdict
Donald Trump is seeking to spin his criminal conviction into gold with an appeal to donors to contribute money to his newly embattled presidential campaign.
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Mukhtar Ansari: A Career In Crime And Politics
Mukhtar Ansari straddled the worlds of crime and politics in Uttar Pradesh. The gangster-politician was booked in 65 criminal cases ranging from murder to extortion and was elected an MLA five times on the tickets of different political parties.
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From AI To Female Volunteers: How Imran Khan Is Campaigning From Jail
Khan has been in prison since August. Numerous PTI candidates are behind bars or on the run from criminal and terrorism charges that they say are politically motivated.
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Over A Third Of New Ministers In 5 States Have Criminal Cases: Data
The list starts with the name of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who faces a staggering 89 cases.
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Special Counsel Who Oversaw Criminal Probes Against Trump Faces Federal Probe
A US federal agency has opened a formal investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two criminal probes into President Donald Trump following his first term in the White House.
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Doctor, 57, Meets Man On Gay Date, Loses 8 Lakh To Nude Pics Blackmail
A 57-year-old doctor's date at a Varanasi hotel ended in extortion as the man he connected with clicked his nude photos and threatened to circulate them unless he paid up
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"Fight Political Battle Outside": Supreme Court On Plea Against Mamata Banerjee
The Supreme Court was hearing a plea for criminal contempt against Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on the verdict in the teachers' recruitment scam case.
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AAP Vs BJP After Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility For Abohar Murder
Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the opposition BJP are at loggerheads over the law and order situation, with gangsters like Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria operating with impunity in the state.
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7 Murders In 10 Days: Ahead Of Bihar Polls, Spotlight On Rising Crime
Gopal Khemka. Ajit Kumar. Ramakant Yadav. Vikram Jha. Jitendra Kumar Mahato. Sushila Devi. Surendra Kewat. Most of these names may not sound familiar. But in Bihar, these names have become central to an escalating political flashpoint ahead of polls.
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Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes Hot Topic During Punjab Assembly's Special Session
On the first day of the special session of the Punjab Assembly, political leaders across party lines addressed the alleged involvement of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the murder of Abohar-based businessman Sanjay Verma.
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Why Hungary Pulled Out Of "Political" ICC Amid Israel PM Netanyahu's Visit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been a vocal supporter of Netanyahu, inviting him to Hungary shortly after the arrest warrant was issued in November. Orban has stated that the ICC's ruling would have "no effect" in his country.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro Headed 'Criminal Organization' To Stay In Power, Court Told
Jair Bolsonaro was one of the "leaders" of a plot to keep him in office "regardless of the outcome of 2022 elections" he lost to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, top prosecutor said.
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Life Ban On Convicted Politicians Harsh, 6 Years Enough: Centre To Supreme Court
A lifetime ban on politicians convicted in criminal cases would be harsh and six years, which is the current period of disqualification, is enough to act as a deterrent, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.
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US Charges Chinese Man For Acting As Beijing's Agent In California Election
China's ruling Communist Party used an agent in California to influence state politics, US prosecutors said Thursday as they unveiled criminal charges against a Chinese national.
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Thai Court Removes PM Over Appointment Of Minister With Criminal Conviction
Thailand's Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office on Wednesday as it ruled against him in an ethics case that threw the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.
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"They've Just Convicted Me": Trump's Appeal For Funds After Guilty Verdict
Donald Trump is seeking to spin his criminal conviction into gold with an appeal to donors to contribute money to his newly embattled presidential campaign.
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Mukhtar Ansari: A Career In Crime And Politics
Mukhtar Ansari straddled the worlds of crime and politics in Uttar Pradesh. The gangster-politician was booked in 65 criminal cases ranging from murder to extortion and was elected an MLA five times on the tickets of different political parties.
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From AI To Female Volunteers: How Imran Khan Is Campaigning From Jail
Khan has been in prison since August. Numerous PTI candidates are behind bars or on the run from criminal and terrorism charges that they say are politically motivated.
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Over A Third Of New Ministers In 5 States Have Criminal Cases: Data
The list starts with the name of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who faces a staggering 89 cases.
