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Nirav Modi Cites "Lack Of Legal Papers", Seeks Adjournment Of Trial In UK
Nirav Modi, wanted in India to face fraud and money laundering charges, is forced to share a small prison cell with a shared desk with other inmates without access to most of his legal paperwork, the High Court in London was told on Friday.
Indians Among Delivery Riders To Be Deported For Illegally Working In UK
Indians are among 171 delivery riders caught working illegally in a UK-wide crackdown and have been detained for deportation from the country, the British government has said.
Andhra Man Missing After He Moved To Mali For Work, Claims Family
A 26-year-old man from Talapula Mandal in Sri Satya Sai district has gone missing in an African country, his family claimed on Thursday.
Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Travel To London For Treatment Postponed
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is unlikely to travel to London before Sunday for advanced treatment following delay in her scheduled medical flight.
US Positions India As Important Partner In New National Security Strategy
The Trump Administration has positioned India as a critical partner in its newly released National Security Strategy, signalling Washington's intent to deepen cooperation with New Delhi across economic, technological and defence sectors.
"Mentally Ill" And "Narcissist": Pak Army Slams Imran Khan's Attacks On Asim Munir
Pakistan's military issued a sharp rebuttal on Friday after jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan described the army chief as "mentally unstable". In response, the military branded Khan "mentally ill".
UK Colleges Restrict Entries From Pakistan, Bangladesh Citing Visa Misuse
In a move that has sparked outrage among aspiring students, several British universities have halted or restricted admissions from Pakistan and Bangladesh, citing rising visa misuse.
US Capitol pipe bomb suspect says he believed Trump’s 2020 election lie
Brian Cole Jr makes first court appearance charged with planting two devices on 5 January 2021 in WashingtonThe man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington DC the night before the 6 January 2021 deadly attack on the US Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump trying to overturn his election defeat made his first appearance in federal court on Friday.Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, appeared before Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya Friday afternoon in Washington DC to face two explosives-related charges on the day after his arrest. Cole was accused of placing pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties not far from the US Capitol and the White House on the evening of 5 January 2021. Upadhyaya set a detention hearing for 15 December, with prosecutors expected to ask to detain Cole before trial. Continue reading...
DoJ moves to eliminate sexual abuse protections for LGBTQ+ people in prisons
Memo says the policy shift, which advocates call ‘reckless’, was designed to align with one of Trump’s anti-trans ordersThe US Department of Justice has moved to eliminate rules protecting LGBTQ+ people from sexual abuse in prisons, a shift advocates say is “reckless and dangerous” and will lead to increased assaults behind bars.A justice department memo issued on Tuesday said “effective immediately”, prisons and jails will no longer be held responsible for violations of standards meant to shield LGBTQ+ people from harassment, abuse and rape. It also directed inspectors to stop auditing facilities for compliance with those protections. The justice department is in the process of seeking formal updates to the rules, the memo said. Continue reading...
PM Modi-Putin Summit Sets 2030 Trade Target, Seals Defence Co-Production
India and Russia on Friday used their 23rd Annual Summit to put a sharper economic, defence and technological edge on what both sides described as a "time-tested progressive partnership".
Assam Tea, Bhagavad Gita, Silver Horse: A Look At PM Modi's Gifts To Putin
Flavourful Assam black tea, Kashmiri saffron, a handcrafted silver horse, an ornate tea set and a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita are among the gifts Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin Backs Early Signing Of India, Eurasian Economic Union Trade Agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said early signing of the preferential trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union will reduce barriers to facilitate the movement of goods, services and capital.
