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Topic: extradition

Vanuatu, the land of golden passports—where fugitives like Lalit Modi can buy citizenship for a crore

In 2020, revenue from its ‘golden passport’ scheme was Vanuatu’s single-largest source of income. Revocation of Lalit Modi’s citizenship has brought country of islands into spotlight.

Vanuatu cancels Lalit Modi citizenship amid extradition concerns, cites ‘misuse’ of citizenship rights

The fugitive businessman and former IPL chief had applied to surrender his Indian passport following acquisition of Vanuatu citizenship, according to external affairs ministry.

In last bid to halt extradition, Tahawwur Rana cites UK ruling in arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari case

In his appeal to the US Supreme Court, 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Rana cited the UK court's blocking of Bhandari's extradition to India on the ground of 'risk of torture'.

Trump tariffs looming, Mexico extradites drug lord wanted for US DEA agent murder, 28 other kingpins

Mexico handed over Rafael Quintero, implicated in killing DEA agent Enrique Camarena, as well as Jose Angel Canobbio, who is from a faction of Sinaloa Cartel, led by El Chapo's sons.

Tahawwur Rana’s extradition in final stage, but many high-profile fugitives beyond India’s grasp

Fugitive industrialist Vijay Mallya’s extradition is stuck in 'final stage' for last 5 years. Others whose cases are caught in quagmire are diamantaires Mehul Chokshi & Nirav Modi.

India, US working on ‘procedural issues’ for quick extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

Normally, the extradition process can occur within 24 hours of approval given by the US Secretary of State. Rana is currently being held in a detention facility in Los Angeles.

NIA assembles 5-member team to bring back 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, likely via a special flight

Indian authorities are finalising preparations, including arranging an aircraft. Tihar Jail in Delhi alerted. The US Supreme Court approved Rana's extradition last week.

Process for Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India ‘begins’ as US Supreme Court clears move

Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian, has been sought by India for his involvement in the 26/11 terror attack. The court denied his review petition Tuesday, a month after US govt countered his writ.

Why India can easily reject Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina

Instead of restoring normalcy and create an atmosphere of social harmony, the Md Yunus regime is riveted on one objective—to continue its vendetta against Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh interim govt sends note to India seeking Sheikh Hasina’s return for ‘judicial process’

Bangladesh-based ICT has issued arrest warrants against the 77-year-old. There is an existing extradition treaty with India under which Hasina can be deported, Dhaka said.

On Camera

Dhankhar’s resignation: How Modi-Shah’s ‘capable’ BJP has served another strong message to RSS

One has to be incredibly credulous to buy BJP spin masters’ argument that the government got rid of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for harmonious relationship with the judiciary.

Unclaimed deposits worth Rs 67,000 crore lying in banks, 87% in public sector banks alone, Parliament told

SBI holds Rs 19,239 crore in unclaimed deposits, or 26% of the abandoned money in public banking system. PNB, Canara Bank follow.

India wanted a stable, prosperous Pakistan but our peace efforts were mistaken for weakness: Rajnath

Modi government had also made numerous efforts to establish peace with Pakistan but has now adopted a different path, militarily, to establish peace, adds defence minister.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.