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Time of India
4 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
2008 Mumbai attacks: Delhi court to hear Tahawwur Rana's plea on June 9
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A Delhi court is likely to consider on June 9 the plea of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana seeking permission to speak to his family members. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh on Wednesday allowed Tihar Jail authorities to file a response in the judge took on record the reply filed by the National Investigation Agency and directed it to supply a copy to jail authorities, based on which the jail officials would file their 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman is currently in judicial a close associate of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen, was brought to India after the US Supreme Court on April 4 dismissed his review plea against his Piyush Sachdeva from Delhi Legal Services Authority was appointed to represent is accused of conspiring with Headley and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the three-day terror siege of India's financial November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage, carrying out a coordinated attack on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre, after they sneaked into India's financial capital using the sea route in the Arabian many as 166 people were killed in the nearly 60-hour assault.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
2008 Mumbai attacks: Court seeks Tihar's response on Tahawwur Rana's plea
A Delhi court on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) directed Tihar jail authorities to file a response to jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana's plea seeking permission to speak to his family members. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh issued notice to jail authorities on Rana's plea and directed them to also file a status report in the matter by June 4, the next date of hearing. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman is currently in judicial custody. Rana, a close associate of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a U.S. citizen, was brought to India after the US Supreme Court on April 4 dismissed his review plea against his extradition. Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and Special Public Prosecutor Narender Mann represented the NIA. Before the proceedings, the judge asked Rana if he had a lawyer. After Rana said he did not have a lawyer, the judge informed him that a counsel was being provided to him from the Delhi Legal Services Authority. After that, advocate Piyush Sachdeva was appointed to represent him. Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital. On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage, carrying out a coordinated attack on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre, after they sneaked into India's financial capital using the sea route in the Arabian Sea. As many as 166 people were killed in the nearly 60-hour assault.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
2008 Mumbai attacks: Court seeks Tihar's response on Tahawwur Rana's plea
A Delhi court on Wednesday directed Tihar jail authorities to file a response to jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana's plea seeking permission to speak to his family members. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh issued notice to jail authorities on Rana's plea and directed them to also file a status report in the matter by June 4, the next date of hearing. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman is currently in judicial custody. Rana, a close associate of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen, was brought to India after the US Supreme Court on April 4 dismissed his review plea against his extradition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and Special Public Prosecutor Narender Mann represented the NIA. Before the proceedings, the judge asked Rana if he had a lawyer. Live Events After Rana said he did not have a lawyer, the judge informed him that a counsel was being provided to him from the Delhi Legal Services Authority. After that, advocate Piyush Sachdeva was appointed to represent him. Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital. On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage, carrying out a coordinated attack on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre, after they sneaked into India's financial capital using the sea route in the Arabian Sea. As many as 166 people were killed in the nearly 60-hour assault.
Mint
28-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says it's ‘high time' to decriminalise cannabis for ‘personal' use
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged the government to decriminalise small quantities of natural cannabis, saying the current laws 'cannot be justified.' His comments came after a fresh report by the London Drugs Commission (LDC) found that the current laws on cannabis were 'disproportionate to the harms it can pose,' following a study of how the drug is policed around the world. Khan himself set up LDC in 2022. 'I've long been clear that we need fresh thinking on how to reduce the substantial harms associated with drug-related crime in our communities,' the London mayor said on Wednesday, reported the Guardian. According to the Daily Mail, the commission, chaired by the former Labour cabinet minister Lord Charlie Falconer, revealed how the cannabis policy particularly targets certain ethnic communities, damaging relations between the police and those communities. Lord Falconer said that while "legalisation is not the answer," the criminal justice system should "focus only on the dealers and not the users," BBC reported. Falconer made the statement after his committee could not determine the long-term harms to public health, as the implications are 'not yet well understood.' The commission called for 'natural' cannabis to be moved from the Misuse of Drugs Act to the Psychoactive Substances Act, which will effectively legalise possession of small amounts for personal use while continuing to prohibit importing, manufacturing or distributing the drug, including any amount of 'synthetic' cannabis. Under current laws, cannabis is classified as a Class B drug and those found in possession may face imprisonment, fines or both. Rejecting Khan's call for decriminalisation, a UK Home Office spokesperson said, 'The government has no intention of reclassifying cannabis from a Class B substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act,' Daily Mail reported. The spokesperson added that the government wants to keep focusing on cutting drug use by offering health support services and keeping the streets safe. Shadow Home Secretary of the UK, Chris Philp, also opposed the idea by mentioning that similar moves in parts of the US and Canada have led to higher crime and public health problems. 'Cannabis is illegal for a reason. Cannabis is associated with anti-social behaviour, and heavy use can lead to serious psychosis and severe mental health problems.' Sadiq Khan was born in London to Pakistani immigrant parents. He became a solicitor specialising in human rights and was a councillor in the London Borough of Wandsworth from 1994 to 2006. In 2016, the Pakistani-origin leader made history after becoming the first Mayor of London belonging from an ethnic minority. Last year, he received a knighthood, a title bestowed upon a man by the King for outstanding achievements or service to the country.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rana moves court seeking permission to talk to family
New Delhi: Jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana on Tuesday moved a court here seeking permission to speak to his family. The application, moved through Rana's counsel, is likely to be taken up Wednesday before Special Judge Chander Jit Singh. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman is currently in judicial custody. Rana, a close associate of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen, was brought to India after the American Supreme Court on April 4 dismissed his review plea against his extradition. Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and Special Public Prosecutor Narender Mann represented the NIA. Before the proceedings, the judge asked Rana if he had a lawyer. After Rana said he didn't, the judge informed him that a counsel was being provided to him from Delhi Legal Services Authority. Advocate Piyush Sachdeva was then appointed to represent him. Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital.
