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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicEconomic offenders

Topic: Economic offenders

Can high-profile economic offenders pay & get away? SC’s Sandesara order sparks debate on Mallya, Choksi

New Delhi: A recent Supreme Court order allowing fugitive businessmen Sandesara brothers to wipe their criminal slate clean by repaying part of the money...

What’s stalling India’s efforts to bring back fugitive white-collar criminals? The state of prisons

New Delhi: Ample space and sunlight. No solitary confinement. No overcrowded cells. High-security prisons. And, 24-hour running water. This is what the Indian government has been...

Modi urges UK to hasten extradition of economic offenders in meeting with Starmer, restart FTA talks

India also announced the establishment of 2 new consulates, in Belfast and Manchester, as the Indian PM met British premier Keir Starmer on margins of G20 summit in Brazil.

Consensus on PM Modi’s push for action against economic fugitives likely at G20 summit

In 2018, Modi had moved a 9-point agenda for strong and active cooperation across G20 countries to deal comprehensively and efficiently with the menace of fugitive economic offenders.  

How fugitive Sandesaras getting Sterling Biotech back at discount pokes holes in IBC process

In allowing the Sandesaras to regain control of the company, the NCLAT kicked off a debate on the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code. 

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.