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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Vikas Yadav exempted from physical hearing again in extortion case, arguments on charges in May

Threat to life was cited for seeking exemption, says his lawyer. Former R&AW officer is also an accused in alleged murder-for-hire plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Pannun.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to visit India next week

Gabbard is expected to meet Indian officials on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, reports say. The alleged murder-for-hire plot against Pannun could figure in discussions.

Nikhil Gupta’s trial in Pannun assassination plot to begin in June-July, US court orders

Gupta is currently awaiting trial and, if convicted, could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each charge.

Vikas Yadav exempted from court appearance in 2023 extortion case over ‘threat to life’ a 2nd time

The former RA&W officer, who is also an accused in the Pannun assassination plot case, had got a similar exemption last November.

Delhi HC tribunal confirms 5-year ban extension on Pannun founded SFJ for subversive activities

The tribunal upheld SFJ's ban, citing threats to Indian leaders, links to terrorists, secessionist campaigns, G-20 Summit disruptions, and ISI-backed recruitment of Sikh youths.

Plot against Pannun shows incompetence. It’s unlike our intelligence agencies: Shivshankar Menon

At the Kerala Literature Festival, former NSA Shivshankar Menon thanked god for his retirement. But career diplomats like him never take their finger off the pulse.

Pressured to plead guilty in Pannun case, says Nikhil Gupta from US prison, recalls ‘20 days in cage’

In exclusive interview with ThePrint, Indian national Nikhil Gupta says he doesn’t know former R&AW officer Vikash Yadav & that all he needs is a ‘good lawyer to turn this around’.

Pannun murder plot: Govt panel recommends legal action against ‘individual with criminal links’

'Individual' referred to is most likely Vikash Yadav, former R&AW officer whose involvement US had alleged in its first indictment in 'foiled plot to assassinate' the Sikh separatist.

Pannun murder plot accused Nikhil Gupta ‘puts on brave face’ on Skype calls with kids, family in debt

The family has claimed that no one from the Indian government has reached out to them, even his kids have written multiple emails to the authorities, but received no response.

My question on Canada: Are these spies really the best India can find in the 21st century?

Senior officers at R&AW do not know how to conduct covert operations. Many are police officers who don’t seem to understand the difference between an encounter and a covert hit.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.