Arrested in Czech Republic last yr, Nikhil Gupta is accused of attempting to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. He'll likely be produced before federal court in New York today.
Top Czech court upholds decision by two lower courts, rejecting Nikhil Gupta’s appeal against extradition to US over charges of conspiracy to kill Sikh separatist Pannun.
Court rejects Nikhil Gupta’s application against extradition to the US, saying all his proceedings before courts 'have to come to an end'. Justice minister will take final call.
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that US does not understand the 'historical context of the development of the Indian state and it disrespects India as a state'.
Citing 'national security threats from Canadian citizens', high commissioner Sanjay Verma blamed India-Canada issues on a 'lack of understanding of India's concerns'.
The Washington Post suggested former R&AW chief Samant Goel approved alleged plot to kill Pannun & that Biden raised matter with Modi during visit to India last September.
The Washington Post has named main accused as Vikram Yadav, a RAW officer. US President Biden had brought up the case with PM Modi when he was in New Delhi in September.
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.
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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