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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 on Jul 13, 2026 11:55 am IST

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 on Jun 22, 2026 04:16 pm IST

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

Domenick Chavez, the driver in Laura Lynch's crash.
Published on Feb 26, 2026 12:42 am IST

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:32 pm IST

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 on Oct 16, 2025 12:20 pm IST

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 on Oct 16, 2025 07:49 am IST

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 on Oct 02, 2025 09:04 pm IST

SC raps Centre over delay in deciding Rajoana mercy plea

SC raps Centre over delay in deciding Rajoana mercy plea
Published on Sept 25, 2025 06:04 am IST

SC refuses to hear plea over 'unverified' public statements on Kerala nurse

SC refuses to hear plea over 'unverified' public statements on Kerala nurse
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 08:24 am IST

SC to hear plea against unverified public statements in Kerala nurse case

SC to hear plea against unverified public statements in Kerala nurse case
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:56 am IST

No immediate threat to Nimisha Priya in Yemen, negotiations underway, SC told

Nimisha Priya, 37, from Kerela, is in death row in Yemen over an alleged murder, and efforts are on to bring her back to India.
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:35 am IST

We continue to closely follow it: MEA on Nimisha Priya case

We continue to closely follow it: MEA on Nimisha Priya case
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:25 am IST

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 on Aug 01, 2025 08:30 pm IST

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 on Jul 29, 2025 05:59 pm IST

‘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 on Jul 23, 2025 05:03 am IST

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 on Jul 21, 2025 12:39 pm IST

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 on Jul 17, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen postponed

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya was scheduled to be hanged in Yemen on July 16.
Updated on Jul 15, 2025 11:59 pm IST

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 on Jul 14, 2025 02:10 pm IST

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 on Jul 12, 2025 02:10 pm IST

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 on Jul 09, 2025 12:08 pm IST

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 on Jun 26, 2025 07:42 am IST

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 on May 28, 2025 06:27 pm IST

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 on May 27, 2025 06:10 am IST

Proving assistance to Indians on death row in Indonesia: Centre to Delhi HC

Proving assistance to Indians on death row in Indonesia: Centre to Delhi HC
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:43 pm IST

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

Delhi high court (FIle Photo)
Published on May 03, 2025 05:18 am IST

Delhi HC directs legal aid to Indians on death row in Indonesia

Delhi HC directs legal aid to Indians on death row in Indonesia
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:27 pm IST

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 on Mar 03, 2025 10:00 pm IST

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 on Feb 13, 2025 09:08 pm IST

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 on Jan 21, 2025 08:37 pm IST