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Topic: extradition

SC refuses to push Centre to rush extradition of Punjab man accused of raising drug money for Hizbul

SC was hearing his brother’s petition that sought his quick return to India. NIA special judge in Mohali had issued an open dated warrant of arrest against him in October 2020.

Bangladesh writes to India for Hasina extradition; its second push since she got the death penalty

After December 2024, Bangladesh has again sent a note verbale, formally seeking Hasina’s extradition. This comes after another plea for her return hours after she was sentenced to death.

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought back to India. What dossiers reveal about ‘proxy for brother Lawrence’

Anmol Bishnoi, following his deportation from the US, has been put in the NIA’s custody for his involvement in his brother Lawrence Bishnoi’s terror-syndicate.

Dhaka’s bid to extradite Hasina after death sentence clouded by legal, procedural questions over trial

Bangladesh is pressing India for extradition after ousted PM was sentenced by ICT-B for ‘crimes against humanity’. Treaty allows exception for offence having ‘political character’.

Dhaka’s terse call for Hasina extradition after death penalty verdict, and what India said in response

On Monday, Hasina was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal (Bangladesh).

Boost for India as Belgian court dismisses fugitive Mehul Choksi’s claims of political bias

There are no grounds to believe that extradition request was made for prosecuting or punishing a person on grounds of race, religion, nationality, or political affiliation, it adds.

OctaFx app founder Prozorov who duped Indians of Rs 5,000 cr held in Spain, ED to pursue extradition

Russian national was duping thousands in many countries. Investigations in India began in 2022. OctaFx once trading partner of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals, endorsed by TV stars.

Turning point in India’s 8-yr pursuit of Mehul Choksi as Belgian court orders fugitive’s extradition

Choksi can still appeal against extradition to higher court. India has guaranteed Choksi will be kept in humanitarian conditions at par with European human rights laws.

After yrs of crime, Haryana’s most wanted sought ‘clean life’ in Cambodia. How his run from justice ended

The 48-yr-old fugitive, with a Rs 7 lakh bounty on his head, had jumped parole in 2018 after being given 3 life terms for murders, & an overall criminal record spanning 22 criminal cases.

Fugitive businesswoman accused in 2002 import-export fraud case extradited from US after 2 decades

Monika Kapoor is accused of committing fraud of Rs 1.44 cr in 1998. CBI team is returning with her to India, where she will face trial. Her brothers, also accused, were convicted in 2017.

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Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.