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Iran carries out execution linked to 2022 protests

May 04, 2026

Tehran [Iran], May 4: Iran on Sunday carried out another death sentence linked to the women's protest movement in 2022 for the first time in years, Iranian state media reported. Mehrab Abdollahzadeh was accused of killing a security officer during unrest in the north-western city of Urmia, according to Iranian state media.
The Norway-based Iran Human Rights group said Abdollahzadeh had been detained since October 2022. His death sentence was upheld by Iran's Supreme Court in December 2025.
Source: Qatar Tribune

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Hon'ble Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar Calls for Responsible AI to Drive India's Next Digital Leap at The India Summit by Montran 2026

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25: Montran India, a leading global financial infrastructure technology company, hosted the 2026 edition of the Montran India Summit, bringing together senior leaders from banks, financial institutions, regulators and market infrastructure institutions to discuss the next phase of India's digital financial ecosystem. Shri Adv. Ashish Shelar - Hon' Minister, Government of Maharashtra for Information Technology, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cultural Affairs delivered the keynote address at the Summit, which was held under the theme "India - Watched by the World. Building What's Next."

Aug 25, 2026