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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicPunjab National Bank scam

Topic: Punjab National Bank scam

London court rejects Nirav Modi’s fresh bail plea, CBI says his extradition already approved

CBI officers travelled to the UK for hearing & were represented by Crown Prosecution Service advocate. Modi is wanted in India for Rs 6,498.20 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.

India has sent documents for Mehul Choksi’s deportation to Dominica in private jet: Antigua PM

Indian officials in Delhi refused to confirm or deny whether a plane had been sent to Dominica where the 62-year-old Choksi was detained for illegal entry.

Dominica court stops removal of Mehul Choksi from country as lawyers file habeas corpus plea

Choksi lawyer Vijay Aggarwal also dubbed the entire episode of the mysterious disappearance of the businessman and detention in Dominica 'fishy'.

ED brings back jewels worth Rs 1,350 cr owned by Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi from Hong Kong

The Enforcement Directorate received an intelligence input about the valuables in July 2018, after which authorities in Hong Kong and UAE were contacted.

Nirav Modi’s art collection is worth Rs 57 cr, includes Raja Ravi Varma & Amrita Sher-Gil

Nirav Modi’s collection, including a Ravi Varma painting worth Rs 4 crore, is set to be auctioned to recover income tax dues of Rs 95 crore.

Interpol to review red-corner notices against Mehul Choksi next month

India's request for red-corner notice was put on hold after Choksi alleged political conspiracy against him.

CBI submits request to extradite Nirav Modi after UK confirms his presence there

The CBI has submitted its request through required channels in India and has asked UK officials to detain Modi. 

Mehul Choksi wants non-bailable warrants against him quashed, cites fear of mob lynching

He fears threat from his former employees, debtors and also from jail staff and inmates, in case he's brought back.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.