Even though India says LeT’s TRF is responsible for Pahalgam attack, strikes under Op Sindoor were carried out at camps run not just by LeT, but also by JeM & Hizbul Mujahideen.
Rana, 64, was brought to India Thursday and sent to 18-day judicial custody of the NIA. The US DoJ referred to him as a Canadian citizen with Pakistani nationality.
Pakistani govt says he hasn’t renewed his documents for over 20 years, confirming his Canadian citizenship. The statement comes amid Pakistan media’s radio silence on Rana’s extradition.
The 26/11 accused is set to face trial soon. Tihar jail has made preparations to keep him, it is learnt, even as a spokesperson says no official communication has been received.
In his earlier plea, Rana cited poor health—aneurysm, Parkinson’s, possible cancer—and claimed extradition to India would expose him to bias and danger due to his identity.
Rana has filed a request with US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. The application has been distributed to the Supreme Court judges for a conference scheduled for on 4 April 2025.
Past FTAs failed to yield much benefit because they exposed domestic industries to global competition without strengthening the manufacturing ecosystem.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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