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Prisoner facing noose hangs self

Jaipur, Mar 12 (UNI) A murder convict, facing the death penalty, ended his life by hanging himself in his cell in the Jaipur central jail yesterday.

According to jail authorities, Babloo, alias Mubark Hussain (30), was sentenced to death for murdering his wife and four children by a trial court in Nagaur district in April last year.

Hussain had reportedly confessed to the crime before the trial court.

Subsequently, the Rajasthan High Court and Supreme Court disposed of his appeal against the death penalty. Jail authorities said his clemency petition was pending before the President of India.

Hussain had torn off the cotton mat(durrie) to hang himself in the jail cell.

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Senior citizens of Mauritius visits OIA Ministry

New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI) The Overseas Indian Affairs (OIA) Ministry is seriously considering expanding the People of Indian Origin (PIO) card scheme. This was communicated by OIA Secretary Nirmal Singh to a delegation of senior citizens of Mauritius who met him here today. Several members of the delegation spoke about the facilities given to senior citizens in Mauritius, including pension after 60 years of age, free medical health checkup, free public transport, and recreational facilities. The Senior Citizens Council.....

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Manna Dey recreates old world charm

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