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Hindustan Times
28-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Indian nurse Nimisha Priya's daughter, husband in Yemen, appeal for her release
Thirteen-year-old Mishel, daughter of imprisoned Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, is now in Sana'a, Yemen, and was part of a video appeal by evangelist KA Paul to the Houthi administration to release her mother, who is on death row for a murder. Her father, Priya's husband Thomas, was also part of the video appeal, shared by news agency PTI. Evangelist KA Paul (centre) with Mishel and Thomas in a video appealing for mercy for Nimisha Priya.(Video grab/PTI)
Mint
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Nimisha Priya will be released! Evangelist KA Paul claims victory after intense diplomatic push in Yemen, thanks PM Modi
Evangelist and Founder of Global Peace Initiative Dr KA Paul on Tuesday night (local time) claimed in a video message from Sanaa in Yemen that the death sentence to Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya has been cancelled after days and nights of extensive efforts by Yemeni and Indian leaders. Dr KA Paul in his video message, he thanked Yemeni leaders for their "powerful and prayerful efforts". Noting that the leaders worked round the clock by engaging in efforts day in night for the last ten days, Dr Paul said, , "I want to thank all the leaders that is involved to make this a great success that Nimisha Priya death is cancelled. By God's grace, she will be released and taken to India. I want to thank Prime Minister Modi ji for preparing to send, your diplomats... and take Nimisha professionally, safely." He also said that they can make logistics arrangement in conjunction with the Government of India for her safe repatriation from the Sanaa prison to Oman, Jeddah, Egypt, Iran or Turkiye. Last week during its weekly press briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had provided details of the actions being taken by the Government for actively working to support Nimisha Priya. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal informed that the MEA has appointed a lawyer to assist Priya's family in navigating the complex legal process in Yemen. This includes exploring options for clemency or pardon under Sharia law. ""This is a very sensitive matter and the government of India has been offering all possible assistance in the case. We have provided legal assistance and also appointed a lawyer to assist the family. We have also arranged for regular consular visits by her family and we are also in touch with the local authorities, as also the family members to resolve this issue. This included concerted efforts in the recent few days to seek more time for the family of Ms Nimisha Priya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party. The local authorities in Yemen have postponed the carrying out her sentence that was scheduled for July 16," said Jaiswal." The Indian government has arranged for regular consular visits to ensure Priya's well-being and provide her with necessary support during this challenging time. The MEA's remarks came after the Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad Kanthapuram, said on Tuesday that he spoke to scholars in Yemen to urge them for the release of 37-year-old Nimisha Priya, convicted of murder and set to be executed. The Grand Mufti claims that after his talks, the news of the execution being postponed also came in, suggesting possible influence of religious outreach alongside official diplomatic efforts. "In Islam, instead of killing, there is also a practice of giving Diya (compensation). I requested them to accept Diyaat as the party is ready here for it. There are talks going on about whether my request has to be accepted. The date of execution was tomorrow, but it has now been postponed for some days," the Grand Mufti told ANI. He further said he is not considering the religion of Priya, but rather her humanity as he requested for her release, bringing an emotional and humanitarian appeal into the discourse around the case. The Grand Mufti's statement came after sources told ANI earlier that the execution was postponed following the "concerted efforts" by the Government of India. The execution had been scheduled for July 16, and the delay has opened a window for further dialogue. The 37-year-old nurse from Kerala was set to be executed on July 16 after a trial court in Yemen convicted her of killing a Yemeni national, a decision that the country's Supreme Judicial Council upheld in November 2023. Last week, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had expressed relief and optimism over the postponement of the execution of Nimisha Priya. Vijayan acknowledged the persistent efforts and intervention of Kanthapuram AP Abubacker Musliyar and others, including the Action Council, who have been working tirelessly to seek justice for her.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
High court allows KA Paul's ‘Gospel to The Unreached Millions' meeting today, but under strict conditions in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana high court has cleared the way for conducting the Global Peace Festival by evangelist KA Paul's 'Gospel to The Unreached Millions' (GUM) on Saturday at Gymkhana Grounds, Secunderabad, but with strict conditions. Justice Narsing Rao Nandikonda passed the order while hearing a house motion moved by the society questioning the denial of permission by police. The society claimed that the event was meant to promote world peace and commemorate the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan. They argued that similar events were held peacefully in the past, including on Gandhi Jayanti in 2022, and that the denial of permission this time was unjust. The police, however, cited multiple reasons for refusal: anticipated traffic congestion on a working day, absence of clear participant and logistics details, potential noise disturbance, lack of parking facilities, and concerns over provocative statements previously made by Paul, which could trigger protests and law and order issues. After hearing petitioner's advocate Brahmadandi Ramesh and state home counsel Mahesh Raje, the HC observed that most of the police objections were logistical and could be addressed through conditional permissions. The HC quashed the police rejection letter and directed them to allow the event under strict conditions: not more than 1,000 people, no speeches, only prayers permitted with only four microphones without loudspeakers, no provocative slogans and the event should begin at 7 pm and end at 9 pm. Violation of these conditions would enable the police to take action, the judge said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Mint
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Online betting case: SC issues notice to Centre, says ‘misconception that it can be stopped through law'
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre after hearing a plea filed that sought a ban or regulation of all online and offline betting apps. The court said a notice will be issued to all the states "if needed." Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh of the Supreme Court heard the plea filed by evangelist Dr KA Paul against online betting on Friday. The plea contended that betting on the apps amounts to 'gambling'. Presenting his case, KA Paul had told the court, "I am here on behalf of millions of parents whose children died...1023 people committed suicides in Telangana...25 Bollywood and Tollywood actors/influencers playing with lives of innocents..… 'FIRs has been filed. Out of 900 million, 30 crore are being trapped illegally...[this is] violation of Article 21 rights,' KA Paul was quoted by Live Law as saying. According to Bar and Bench, yhe petitioner also told the court that in case of cigarettes 'there is publicity [about them being injurious but not case of betting.]' As KA Paul raised the matter in the court, Justice Kant noted that people "are voluntarily doing these things." He said the court supports that online betting should be stopped but there's a 'misconception that it can be stopped through a law.' "This issue has been dealt with by this Court…What can be done? Principally we are with you, it should be probably you are under a misconception that it can be stopped through a law. Just like we can't stop people from committing murder, despite law," Justice Kant was quoted by Live Law as saying. When KA Paul said, "God of cricketer is endorsing [online betting]," Justice Kant said that "cricketer" knows that "in the name of watching IPL, there are thousands of betting." The judge said the court "will ask Union what it's doing."
