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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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