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MUMBAI: The Ghatkopar police have registered an offence of negligence against the owner of the garment factory after a steam machine explosion at a garment unit in Ghatkopar (West) allegedly led to the death of two workers and injuries to others.Police have booked its owner Akshay Anand Gupta under BNS sections of 106 of caused by negligent acts not amounting to culpable homicide, negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter and act endangering life or personal safety. The two deceased died were identified as Riyazuddin Shaikh and Hadisali Shaikh. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on January 20, at around 9.30 am at Preeti Lady Garment located in Sahakar Bhavan, Narayan Nagar on L.B.S. Road, where several workers were operating an electric steam machine during work hours. The machine suddenly exploded, injuring workers Riyazuddin Shaikh, Hadis Ali Shaikh, Walayat Ali Sheikh, Shamshad and Abhiman Mane.Riyazuddin Siddique Sheikh and Hadis Ali Sheikh sustained severe injuries and later died during medical treatment, while others were also hurt in the blast.The complaint alleges that the shop owner, Akshay Anand Gupta, failed to take adequate safety precautions, fire safety measures and proper care for workers operating hazardous equipment. It further states that the unit functioned without sufficient security arrangements and safeguards despite the use of high-risk machinery.Police have taken cognisance of the complaint and initiated action against the owner for alleged negligence and reckless conduct leading to the fatal accident. Further investigation is underway to examine safety compliance and responsibility for the explosion.
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday moved the Delhi high court seeking custody of her pet Rottweiler, Henry.The petition challenges a November 10 last year’s order of a Saket court which had refused her request for 10-day custody of the dog every month. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued notice to Moitra’s ex-partner and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai seeing his response to the plea. The matter has been listed for hearing on April 29.Moitra has argued that the lower court’s order is “bad in law and fact.” In her plea, she stated that Henry primarily resided with her, except when she travelled outside Delhi for official duties in her constituency. During such periods, the dog stayed with Dehadrai.
Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai appeared in person before the high court and submitted that the petition should be dismissed at the outset (in limine), according to news agency ANI. The custody dispute over the Rottweiler has been pending before the Saket court. Last year in September, the Delhi high court had issued notice to Moitra on an appeal filed by Dehadrai against a trial court order, which had directed him not to publicise the matter. Justice Manoj Jain had then asked Moitra to file her response, while senior advocate Sanjoy Ghosh appeared for Dehadrai. According to the plea, Moitra had earlier filed a custody suit against Dehadrai over the pet dog, Henry, which was purchased by him in 2021.The case will now be heard on April 29.
The legal dispute between Mahua Moitra and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai stems from a personal fallout that later escalated into multiple public and legal confrontations.Moitra and Dehadrai were reportedly in a relationship and jointly owned a Rottweiler named Henry. However, after their relationship turned bitter and amid Dehadrai’s public allegations against Moitra in the ‘cash-for-query’ controversy, the custody of Henry became a central point of dispute. Both claimed ownership of the dog and accused the other of unlawfully taking him.Dehadrai has claimed that he purchased Henry in 2021 for Rs 75,000 and had been caring for him since the dog was 40 days old. Moitra, on the other hand, alleged that Dehadrai trespassed into her residence and took Henry without her consent.As the custody battle reached the Saket court, the trial court directed both parties to “ensure that the present proceedings shall not be publicised in any manner.” Dehadrai challenged this direction, arguing that the “sweeping gag order” prevented him from even disclosing the existence of the case in the public domain.
In an emotional farewell that captured the profound bond between a coach and his team, Jonathan Trott broke down in tears during his final press conference as Afghanistan’s head coach following his team’s 82-run victory over Canada in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. The 44-year-old former England international, whose three-and-a-half-year tenure ends after this tournament, struggled to contain his emotions when asked to reflect on his journey with the Afghan side .
The press conference at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium took an emotional turn when Trott was asked about his time with the team. Words failed him as tears welled up, forcing a brief pause while he composed himself. “Well, I just think, and I could sit here and tell you so many stories of things that I’ve seen with my own eyes, but in the talent, yes – I said I didn’t want to get upset,” Trott admitted, wiping away tears.
What followed was a heartfelt tribute to a team he described as possessing “natural raw talent” that needed only “a little bit of structure to the mindset, professionalism, and the high standards” to flourish on the international stage .
Afghanistan signed off from the tournament with an emphatic win over tournament debutants Canada, their second win of the campaign. Earlier defeats to New Zealand and the heartbreak of a double Super Over loss to South Africa meant the 2024 semi-finalists could not progress to the Super 8 stage, with South Africa and New Zealand advancing from Group D .
Opener Ibrahim Zadran starred with an unbeaten 95 off 56 balls the highest individual score by an Afghan in this World Cup – while veteran spinner Mohammad Nabi claimed remarkable figures of 4 for 7 to bundle Canada out for 118 .
Trott’s emotional response stemmed from witnessing the team’s remarkable transformation since he took charge in July 2022 . He recalled his first tour with the team in Ireland, contrasting the “chaotic” beginnings with the polished outfit that now commands respect worldwide.
“I remember my first trip when we were in Ireland, and I saw things that made me realise these boys are so talented and focused,” Trott said, his voice heavy with emotion. “I remember seeing Ibra (Ibrahim Zadran) for the first time, I remember seeing Azmat (Azmatullah Omarzai) for the first time, I remember seeing Gurbaz (Rahmanullah Gurbaz) for the first time and thinking, what amazing players. Let’s try and build on what we’ve got, this natural raw talent.”
The outgoing coach emphasized how far the team has progressed: “That first tour to where we are now is chalk and cheese.”
Throughout his emotional address, Trott repeatedly redirected credit to his players, highlighting the extraordinary circumstances from which Afghan cricket emerges. Unlike established cricketing nations, Afghanistan lacks permanent home facilities, academies, and structured coaching pathways for young players .
“They operate at such a high level compared to what they’re afforded compared to other countries, yet they can come on this stage and compete and almost people expect us to be in the semifinals and finals, which I find amazing,” Trott observed .
Drawing a poignant contrast with his own privileged upbringing, he added: “The amount of coaching I’ve had compared to the coaching that these guys are now operating at international levels is chalk and cheese. So, I take my hat off to every single one of them.”
For Trott, the most satisfying aspect of his tenure extended far beyond on-field achievements. He spoke movingly about witnessing players transform not just as cricketers but as individuals capable of changing their families’ circumstances .
“The great joy for me in this job is being able to see the players develop off the field as well and lives change, not just on the field but the ability for players to change their families’ fortunes and trajectory as a family and as a group of people,” he said. “Forget the cricket side, seeing guys equipping themselves and developing as young boys when I took over and developing into young men is something that is very worthwhile.”
Trott’s tenure, which began in July 2022 after Graham Thorpe was originally slated for the role but couldn’t take it up, saw Afghanistan reach unprecedented heights . Under his guidance, the team reached their first T20 World Cup semi-final in 2024 and came agonizingly close to the semi-finals of the 50-over World Cup in 2023 .
Reflecting on key achievements, Trott recalled: “Beating Pakistan for the first time in a World Cup, beating England, bilateral series wins away from home against teams like Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, all these sorts of things.”
With his Afghanistan chapter closed, Trott admitted uncertainty about his future while hinting at a possible desire to coach England – the team he represented with distinction as a player .
“I’m not going to let you put words in my mouth,” he remarked when directly asked about the England job, before adding with characteristic honesty: “I’ve really enjoyed this and I don’t know what the future holds. Maybe have a couple of days off and see how it goes.”
On coaching England specifically, he conceded: “I’m very proud of where I played my cricket and always like to see the England side do well. I’d be lying. I’d love to one day hopefully have the opportunity to coach a team that you hold so dear to your heart.”
Even in farewell, Trott offered constructive guidance for the team’s continued development. He identified the need to build greater depth in seam bowling to complement their world-class spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, particularly with an eye on the 2027 World Cup in South African conditions .
“The consistency and development of some more seamers that will aid the spinners and not just be heavily reliant on spinners, develop some seam bowlers so that when the team plays in conditions perhaps like the World Cup in 2027, they’ll be able to handle all different varieties of conditions,” Trott advised .
As Trott walked away from his final press conference as Afghanistan head coach, the emotion on display underscored a truth that transcended cricket.
It was an emotional press conference for Jonathan Trott, it shows how profoundly meaningful the experience was for him and how much he loved working with Afghanistan Cricket Team.
Thank you coach and all the best @TrottyVia @ICC #T20WorldCup #AFGvCAN pic.twitter.com/CvvKBjnVJN
— Bashir Gharwal غروال (@bashir_gharwall) February 19, 2026
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MUMBAI: A director of a construction firm and his son have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for inducing a businessman to invest Rs 5.15 crores promising a high returns through MOU by falsely claiming development rights and failed to fulfil contractual obligations, hid the issue of land disputes, demanded additional funds and later issued a termination notice indicating dishonest intent.The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Mumbai, is probing an alleged cheating case involving a slum redevelopment project at Rani Sati Marg, Malad (East), after a real estate director Nilesh Raghani accused the promoters of Shah Housecon Pvt. Ltd. of defrauding his company through false promises and misleading agreements.According to the FIR registered with the Kasturba Marg police, Raghani, director and 99 percent shareholder of Classic Treasure Pvt. Ltd., alleged that he was introduced to directors Mansukh H. Shah and his son Akash Mansukh Shah in March 2025 regarding an SRA redevelopment project at Khot Dongri Cooperative Housing Society. A term sheet dated May 6, 2025, followed by an MoU on May 17, 2025, and a supplementary MoU on July 16, 2025, were executed for development of a 5,600 sq metre plot with a proposed 4.5 lakh sq ft sale component.Raghani claimed his company paid a total of Rs. 5.15 crore in instalments as per the MoU schedule. However, he later discovered that Shah Housecon allegedly failed to carry out essential redevelopment work such as eviction of occupants, title creation, and coordination with stakeholders. He further alleged that development rights over that particular land were falsely represented, as the ownership was reportedly with a charitable trust.Raghani also stated that the accused had entered into parallel agreements with other developers and allegedly demanded an additional Rs. 25 crore, along with threats when the demand was refused. Raghani has accused the directors of misusing funds, concealing disputes related to the land, and issuing termination notices after receiving payments.The complaint further alleges that many of the purported slum dwellers shown on the 5,600 sq metre plot were not recognised original occupants under Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) records. It is also alleged that certain encroachments were created with the help of a local resident, from whom rent of Rs3,000 to Rs4,000 per month was being collected.Additionally, some slum dwellers have allegedly filed a writ petition in the High Court against Shah Housecon for failing to provide rent or alternate accommodation.The FIR also alleges that Shah Housecon entered into separate redevelopment agreements for the same plot with other developers, including Jha Buildcon LLP (Rs6.93 crore), B-Right Real Estate Ventures LLP (Rs14 crore), and Salasar Land Developers, collecting substantial sums from them as well.
Gold has moved below the mid-Bollinger band, confirming downside pressure. (AI image)
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are facing resistance at higher levels, and the short-term structure is showing weakness, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,54,700 after failing to sustain the recent upward momentum. The price action shows clear rejection near higher levels, forming a lower high on the intraday chart. The short-term structure has turned weak, and rallies toward the resistance band are likely to attract fresh selling pressure. Technical Setup: Price is trading below the short-term EMA cluster, with the 8 EMA slipping beneath the 21 EMA, indicating a bearish crossover. The ₹1,55,500 zone aligns with this moving average resistance area, strengthening it as a sell-on-rise level. Gold has moved below the mid-Bollinger band, confirming downside pressure. The lower band near ₹1,53,500–₹1,53,000 could act as the next support zone if selling intensifies. The chart reflects a breakdown from consolidation, followed by sideways movement below resistance. Until price reclaims ₹1,56,500 decisively, the intraday bias remains negative. RSI is at 37.9, below the neutral 50 mark, reflecting weakening momentum and supporting continuation of the downside move. MACD remains in negative territory with the histogram showing bearish expansion, indicating sustained selling momentum.
Gold’s intraday technical structure remains weak, supported by bearish EMA alignment, sub-50 RSI reading, and negative MACD momentum. The resistance near ₹1,55,500 provides an opportunity to initiate short positions. Traders are advised to sell near ₹1,55,500, maintain a strict stop-loss above ₹1,56,500, and look for downside targets toward ₹1,54,000 and ₹1,53,000 during the session. Bias: Sell on Rise | Resistance: ₹1,55,500 | Target: ₹1,54,000 / ₹1,53,000 (Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
India entered the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance on Friday, as the two sides signed Pax Silica Declaration in presence of Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and US under secretary of state for economic affairs, Jacob Helberg. This comes after US envoy Sergio Gor invited India to enter the bloc last month continuing efforts to finalise a proposed trade agreement and expand cooperation in emerging technologies and supply chains. Hailing the agreement, Gor said, “India joins Pax Silica, the coalition that will define the 21st century economic and technological order.” The Pax Silica Declaration is aimed towards building a secure, resilient and innovation-driven ecosystem for critical minerals and artificial intelligence (AI).
Addressing the signing ceremony, Vaishnaw also highlighted the broader vision behind the initiative, saying, “India has become a part of the Pax Silica. This will greatly benefit India’s electronics and semiconductor industry. Ten plants are already established in India and are in the process of being established, and very soon, the first semiconductor plant will begin commercial production.”He further added that India’s engineers are now designing some of the world’s most advanced 2-nanometre chips domestically. Noting that the semiconductor industry will require around one million additional skilled professionals, he stressed that this talent is expected to come from India. “All this will continue, we have to move forward. The country has a direction, a clear goal, and we have to take global leadership in the semiconductor industry and the electronics industry.”Talking about the Declaration, Gor said that the move builds on recent economic engagement between the two democracies. He said, “India’s entry into Pax Silica is not just symbolic. It is strategic and essential. India is a nation with deep talent, deep enough to rival challengers. India’s engineering depth offers critical capabilities for this vital coalition. In addition to talent, India has made important strides towards critical mineral processing capacity, and that is something that we are also fully engaged in. Policies that will reinforce US-India tech cooperation will power AI innovation and adoption for years to come. We can share trusted AI technology with the world, and especially with partners like India…”The alliance, launched back in December 2025, seeks to secure global AI and semiconductor supply chains and reduce dependence on non-aligned nations. It focuses on strengthening cooperation across the full technology value chain, from raw materials to advanced infrastructure. India’s entry in the bloc is set to add its vast talent base, semiconductor ambitions and strategic location to the alliance, positioning New Delhi to play a role in shaping the future economic and technological framework.The Pax Silica declaration recognises “that a reliable supply chain is indispensable to our mutual economic security.” It further notes, “We also recognize that artificial intelligence represents a transformative force for our long-term prosperity and that trustworthy systems are essential to safeguarding our mutual security and prosperity…We believe that economic value and growth will flow through and across all levels of the global AI supply chain, driving historic opportunity and demand for energy, critical minerals, manufacturing, technological hardware, infrastructure, and new markets not yet invented.“Member nations also include Australia, Greece, Israel, Japan, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.A Pax Silica Summit held in Washington on December 12 had earlier brought partner nations together to endorse a shared vision of deeper economic and technology cooperation, with one of the initiative’s central pillars being the creation of a durable economic order to drive AI-powered prosperity across participating countries.
NEW DELHI: Lately, it’s been a case of feast or famine for Dewald Brevis.Ever since an unbeaten 125 and 53 in back-to-back matches against Australia in August 2025, Brevis had struggled for runs. Across nine T20I innings going into the fourth edition of the SA20, the Pretoria Capitals batter had produced just 151 runs at an average of 16.77. The highest score during this stretch of matches against England, Pakistan and India was a 17-ball 31 in Ahmedabad.
As the season began, things didn’t get any better. The most expensive buy in SA20 history at R16.5 million (Rs 9.33 crore) started with a six and 12 against Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, respectively. In the next six matches, there were only two explosive knocks, an unbeaten 13-ball 36 against MI Cape Town and a 19-ball 34 against the same opposition.In the first eight matches, the 22-year-old had mustered a grand total of 141 runs from 96 balls at an average of 20.14.The tide turned in the last three games, including the final. ‘Baby AB’ saved the best for last with scores of 53, 75* and 101* and took his tally for the season to 370 runs, emerging as the second-highest run-scorer in the fourth season of the SA20, only behind Quinton de Kock.The unbeaten century was the first century in an SA20 final. The unbeaten 75 came off just 38 balls and took the Pretoria Capitals to the final. But the most impressive, one can argue, was the 53, where he recovered the franchise from 7 for 5 in a successful chase against Joburg Super Kings.
Our trump card is always going to be Brevis, just with the way he plays the game. He does some stuff and some things that a lot of us can’t do
Ryan Rickelton
His Pretoria Capitals skipper, Keshav Maharaj, lauded his maturity and class.“The maturity shown in these last couple of games, no one would have expected Brevis to do that. We know him to be a hard-hitting, six-hitting player, but he just showed his composure and his class. He’s someone that we know, if he bats 50 balls, he’ll get a hundred,” said Maharaj after the SA20 final.With a wide range of shots at his disposal in the middle order, Ryan Rickelton labelled Brevis as South Africa’s “trump card”.“Our trump card is always going to be Brevis, just with the way he plays the game. He does some stuff and some things that a lot of us can’t do,” said Rickelton.And here he was, South Africa’s trump card finding form at an opportune moment.
Dewald Brevis of Pretoria Capitals celebrates his century during the final of the SA20 season 4 between Pretoria Capitals (PC) and The Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC)
Not that the Johannesburg-born had any reason to prove his credentials. In 52 T20Is since 2025, going into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, he had produced 1,537 runs from 52 innings at an average of 35.7 and a strike rate of 173. He had struck eight fifties and two centuries in this period while hitting 130 sixes.Even Brevis’ bat seemed to rain sixes in someone else’s hands, as de Kock found out after borrowing the right-hander’s willow at Centurion, where he slammed six fours and 10 sixes for his second T20I century.“His batting is uncomplicated. The base is very strong, allows the front foot to move away so the bat is not restricted at all. He’s also got confidence in what he’s capable of doing and is willing to strike irrespective of what happened on the previous delivery,” said former India player Aakash Chopra of Brevis.Preparing for the T20 World Cup vs India
South Africa’s Dewald Brevis plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Canada and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)
At the T20 World Cup so far, Brevis has not set the stage alight, but he has chipped in with some valuable cameos. Against Afghanistan, he scored a 19-ball 23, followed by a 17-ball 21 against New Zealand, and most recently a 25-ball 36 against the UAE, which included a four and three sixes.“Not at all. Every ball I hit and every moment I’ve been out there, I feel like my confidence is at a great place and I enjoy being out there,” said Brevis on his form at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.One of Brevis’ sixes was recorded at 87 metres and went several rows into the stands. Interestingly, the right-hander used to be weak against that ploy. Now, he claims to have “loved it when it’s short”.That is at the forefront of “Dewald’s journey”, as he put it.
South Africa’s Dewald Brevis plays a shot at the super over during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)
“I’ve grown as a player, I like who I’ve become. It’s totally Dewald’s journey. I really enjoy it and it’s been an amazing one. I know how it feels to be having ups and downs as well. But that’s all part of it and that’s how you figure out who you are as a player and who you are as a person. So I’ve really enjoyed every moment,” he said.With India next at South Africa’s team base in Ahmedabad, it is a clash of the previous edition’s finalists and comes not long after they met in a bilateral series on these shores.“Funnily enough, my dad said during that series, ‘whatever you do, that’s actually just preparing you for the T20 World Cup, when you guys are going to play them (India)’,” said Brevis.“So I went into that mindset. But it’s still going to be a new game, new conditions. It’s going to be a fresh start for both teams. We can just be the best on the day, look after the small things and enjoy the moment,” he added.Come Sunday, South Africa will be playing the defending champions India in Ahmedabad, and Brevis knows the stakes rise sharply. Fresh conditions, familiar opponents and momentum finally on his side make it the ideal stage. After a season that swung wildly between struggle and dominance, South Africa’s trump card now walks in believing this is his moment to cash in.
NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday concluded his three day visit to India with a “Thank You India!” message, after attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, Macron shared a video of moments from his visit along with a note saying “Thank You India!”, appreciating the warm welcome he received during the trip.
During the visit, Macron met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and interacted with global technology leaders, signalling deeper cooperation between Paris and New Delhi in artificial intelligence, innovation and strategic sectors.Addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Macron began with a greeting that drew applause from the audience.“Namaste. Thank you very much for welcoming us to this magnificent city, in this magnificent country. It’s great to be back after my 2024 state visit for this Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit hosted by you, Prime Minister,” he said.Praising India’s digital transformation over the past decade, he said, “10 years ago, a street vendor in Mumbai could not open a bank account. No address, no papers, no access and today the same vendor accepts payments on his phone.”He added, “India built something that no other country in the world has built. A digital identity for 1.4 billion people. A payment system that now processes 20 billion transactions every month. A health infrastructure that has issued 500 million digital health IDs. Here are the results. They call it the India Stack Open Interoperable Sovereign.”On the sidelines of the summit, Macron met Google CEO Sundar Pichai and discussed digital cooperation and the priorities of the French G7 Presidency.“Solutions to our digital challenges are not found on Google, but built with Google and all stakeholders. At the Delhi AI Summit, together with Sundar Pichai, we discussed the priorities of the French G7 Presidency. And I shared one message: Choose France!” Macron posted on X.Pichai responded, “With its leadership of the G7, France has a pivotal role to play in unlocking the opportunities of AI, and we are proud to be a partner.”Macron also held talks with Meta’s chief AI officer Alexandr Wang.“Constructive discussions with Alexandr Wang from Meta at the Delhi AI Summit. We discussed what France has to offer: talent, research, and data centres. In two words: Choose France!” he wrote.“We also reviewed measures to protect young people on social media, in particular the proposal I support to ban access for those under 15. Good news: Meta is committed to moving forward with us,” he added.On the broader India France partnership, Macron said ties were at their strongest.“And as for the bilateral relationship, I really believe it’s at the highest point, and we want to do much more again because it’s based on our relationship,” he said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held a bilateral meeting with Macron in the capital on the sidelines of the summit.Macron described India’s progress in digital governance and technology as a global benchmark, underlining continued momentum in the India France strategic partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a directive from the President. The move also includes the settlement of financial penalties linked to their sentences. President His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates from correctional institutions across the country. The prisoners were sentenced in various cases. Alongside the release order, Sheikh Mohamed has undertaken to settle the financial obligations incurred by them in the implementation of those sentences. The initiative comes in observance of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. It is aimed at offering inmates the opportunity to begin a new chapter in their lives, while easing the hardship faced by their families and supporting their stability during the holy month. Such releases are commonly announced by UAE leaders on special occasions and religious holidays. In Ajman, Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the release of 134 inmates from correctional and penal institutions in the emirate. Separately, in Fujairah, Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has directed the release of 125 inmates from punitive and correctional institutions. The prisoners in Fujairah are of various nationalities and were selected based on good conduct and behaviour.
