It is grounded in Chapter 2, Verse 178 of the Quran and entitles victims’ families to either demand retribution or offer ...

The Government of India continues its efforts in the sensitive case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse facing execution in ...

India on Thursday said it is in touch with Yemeni authorities as well as certain friendly nations as part of efforts to reach ...

The Ministry of External Affairs made comprehensive remarks on the Nimisha Priya case during the weekly press briefing here ...

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering her Yemeni business partner, was granted a last-minute reprieve from ...

The brother of the Yemeni national who was allegedly killed by Nimisha Priya has opposed any pardon to the Kerala nurse in the case.

Brother of the man Nimisha Priya is convicted of murdering is angered by reports that his family would settle for blood money; he has insisted on ‘qisas’ ...

After efforts from multiple corners, the Yemeni authorities postponed Nimisha Priya's execution which was scheduled for today, July 16 ...

Kerala nurse went to Gulf nation in 2008; went through many upheavals to since land in jail for murder; 'Grand Mufti’, Islamic law become key to saving her now ...

A person convicted of murder in Yemen can be spared execution if all legal heirs of the victim agree to grant pardon, usually in exchange for blood money, according to Sharia law.

The Ministry of External Affairs has announced a postponement of nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen due to ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

On the case of Nimisha Priya, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The government of India has been offering all possible assistance. We have provided legal assistance and appointed a lawyer to ...