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Too old to be executed? Aging death row inmates are set to die in Florida

One of Florida's prisoners scheduled to die in July, a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 1986, is 80 years old and would be only the second known octogenarian to be executed in the U.S.

Published 22 days ago

Who are the women on death row in US? All on Taylor Parker, Christa Pike & more

(L-R) Taylor Parker and Sammantha Allen are currently on death row in the US

Updated 43 days ago

Laura Lynch crash: Who is Domenick Chavez? Driver sentenced 15 years for killing

Domenick Chavez, the driver in Laura Lynch's crash.

Published 160 days ago

Execution of Indian nurse on death row in Yemen stayed, nothing adverse happening: SC told

Execution of Indian nurse on death row in Yemen stayed, nothing adverse happening: SC told

Updated 292 days ago

SC asks Centre if death row convicts can pick execution method

The Union government had in an earlier affidavit maintained that hanging remained the “safest and quickest” method of execution.

Updated 292 days ago

Tennessee to execute first woman in 200 years: What did Christa Pike do?

This undated photo released by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike. (Tennessee Department of Correction via AP)

Updated 306 days ago

SC raps Centre over delay in deciding Rajoana mercy plea

SC raps Centre over delay in deciding Rajoana mercy plea

Published 314 days ago

Nimisha Priya’s execution put off due to Indian govt’s concerted efforts: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Grab)

Published 368 days ago

Nimisha Priya's daughter, husband in Yemen, appeal for her release | Watch

Evangelist KA Paul (centre) with Mishel and Thomas in a video appealing for mercy for Nimisha Priya.

Updated 372 days ago

‘In touch with friendly governments’: MEA on Nimisha Priya case

Randhir Jaiswal’s remarks come days after the Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that efforts to secure a pardon for Nimisha Priya should be undertaken solely by her family

Updated 378 days ago

2006 Mumbai train blasts: HC acquits all 12 convicts, including 5 on death row

On July 11, 2006, Mumbai was rocked by a series of seven powerful blasts on suburban locals which left 209 dead and over 700 injured

Updated 379 days ago

Nimisha Priya's fate hangs on ‘diyya’ & ‘qisas’: Key Islamic terms, explained

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya was originally scheduled to be hanged in Yemen on July 16.

Updated 383 days ago

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen postponed

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya was scheduled to be hanged in Yemen on July 16.

Updated 385 days ago

Nimisha Priya death row: Kerala CM writes to PM urging ‘urgent intervention'

Nimisha Priya, 37, from Kerela is jailed in a region of Yemen and set for execution on July 16.

Published 386 days ago

Indian nurse's family offers $1 million 'blood money' to Yemen man's kin

Nimisha Priya, 37, from Kerela is jailed in a region of Yemen and set for execution on July 16.

Updated 388 days ago

Indian nurse faces execution on July 16: How Yemen civil war impacts her chances

Nimisha Priya's move to Yemen was in 2011, the year of the Arab Spring.

Updated 391 days ago

Longest serving man on Mississippi death row executed for 1976 killing

Jordan was one of several on the state’s death row who sued the state over its three-drug execution protocol, claiming it is inhumane.

Published 404 days ago

Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel

Pedram Madani's death marks the second espionage death sentence by Iran related to Israeli intelligence activities this year.

Updated 433 days ago

Who is Jeff Hood, death row spiritual adviser nominated for Nobel Peace Prize?

Who is Jeff Hood, death row spiritual adviser nominated for Nobel Peace Prize? (Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood/Facebook)

Published 435 days ago

Get them legal assistance, says HC on 3 Indians sentenced to death in Indonesia

Delhi high court (FIle Photo)

Published 459 days ago

Indian woman on death row in UAE executed last month: MEA tells Delhi HC

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal

Updated 519 days ago

Providing all assistance to family of Indian woman on death row in Yemen: Govt

Union minister of state Kirti Vardhan Singh (Sansad TV/via ANI)

Updated 537 days ago

US Supreme Court gives boost to woman who claimed murder conviction tainted by 'sexist stereotyping'

US Supreme Court gives boost to woman who claimed murder conviction tainted by 'sexist stereotyping'

Published 560 days ago

Nimisha Priya case handled by Houthis, not ratified by president: Yemen embassy

Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, was sentenced to death by the trial court in Sana’a, Yemen

Updated 575 days ago

Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences

Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences

Published 580 days ago

India extending all help to Indian woman sentenced to death in Yemen

The ministry said the woman’s family was exploring relevant options. (X)

Updated 581 days ago

Who is Nimisha Priya, Indian nurse on death row in Yemen?

Nimisha Priya has been sentenced to death for allegedly murdering a Yemeni citizen.

Updated 581 days ago

US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

Joe Biden's move comes ahead of US Presidenti-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025.

Published 589 days ago

Anshuman Gaekwad's death: Cricketers, protégés, fraternity mourn the Test icon

Anshuman Gaekwad was remembered by the Indian sports fraternity.

Published 733 days ago

Georgia set to resume executions after a 4-year pause due to Covid

Georgia last carried out an execution in January 2020.

Published 876 days ago

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