Danish man avoids extradition to India in arms smuggling case, court rules

Danish man avoids extradition to India in arms smuggling case, court rules

A Danish court said on Thursday it had rejected a request by India for the extradition of a Danish national wanted over a 1995 weapons smuggling case, citing the risk of human rights breaches. India has for years sought to have Niels Holck extradited to stand trial on suspicion of supplying a West Bengal rebel … Read more

Trudeau says he sees an ‘opportunity’ to engage with Modi’s government after India’s election

Trudeau says he sees an ‘opportunity’ to engage with Modi’s government after India’s election

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he sees a new opening to engage with India in the wake of that country’s election, which returned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to office for a third term. “Now that he’s through his election, I think there is an opportunity for us to engage, including on some very serious issues … Read more

MEA Processing Karnataka Govt’s Request To Cancel Prajwal Revanna’s Diplomatic Passport: Sources

MEA Processing Karnataka Govt’s Request To Cancel Prajwal Revanna’s Diplomatic Passport: Sources

The JD(S) leadership has suspended Prajwal from the party. (File Photo: X@iPrajwalRevanna) Karnataka government requests cancellation of MP Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport over sexual abuse charges. MEA processing request The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is processing a letter from the Karnataka government for the cancellation of the diplomatic passport of MP Prajwal Revanna, who … Read more

India, US to hold homeland security talks

India, US to hold homeland security talks

After a gap of two years, India and the United States are expected to hold the Homeland Security Dialogue on February 28, 2024, officials have said. Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla will lead the talks with his US counterpart. The two sides are expected to discuss cooperation in counterterrorism, cyber security, illegal mobility, extradition, aviation … Read more

The Artist Holding Valuable Art Hostage to Protect Julian Assange

The Artist Holding Valuable Art Hostage to Protect Julian Assange

The project is called “Dead Man’s Switch,” and the “dead man” in question is the Australian WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, who is currently jailed on remand in London’s high-security Belmarsh Prison. In 2010, WikiLeaks published a spate of leaks from the Army private Chelsea Manning about U.S. military activity in Iraq and Afghanistan. After Sweden … Read more