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With an intent to replace antiquated colonial era prison laws, the Model Prisons Act 2023 will shift the focus of incarceration from "retributive deterrence" to "reform and rehabilitation".

In her three terms in office, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s style of functioning has come to be seen as increasingly authoritarian. She has been a steadfast friend to India, and there is no doubt that New Delhi wants her to continue in power. There are indications, however, that the US could be more open to political change in Dhaka

According to ISRO, “XPoSat will study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions” and will carry two payloads.

What is colloquially known as the ‘angel tax’ was first introduced in 2012, to deter the generation and use of unaccounted money through the subscription of shares of a closely held company at a value that is higher than the fair market value of the firm’s shares.

Madeleine McCann was only three years old when she disappeared from a holiday resort in Praia da Luz, Portugal in May 2007. Sixteen years later, her disappearance is still being investigated with no definitive answers yet.

Jain fell inside a toilet in Tihar jail around 6 am on May 25 and was referred to the Delhi government-run Deendayal Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital in West Delhi. He was then transferred to the bigger Lok Nayak Hospital in central Delhi, where he was admitted in the ICU.

Millions of women and girls face what is known as 'period poverty'. Tax on pads and tampons make the matter worse. Currently, such taxes have been scrapped or cut in 48 nations, with advocates saying that access to hygiene products is a rights issue.

Over the short period of time that he has led the state, DeSantis has earned a reputation as a leader who sticks to his party’s ideology and gets things done quickly. He made the announcement on Twitter, during an interview with Elon Musk.

Tina’s singing prowess and on-stage persona amplified the foundational role of African-American women in the rock and roll genre.

The degree of sophistication of art indicates a society’s advancement, and the existence of a figurine such as the Dancing Girl indicates the presence of high art in Harappan society. Here is how it was discovered.