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TopicUS Department of Justice

Topic: US Department of Justice

US says Chinese-origin engineer confessed to espionage, ‘stole’ missile detection tech blueprints

Chenguang Gong (59) also had links with Chinese Communist Party’s controversial ‘talent programmes’ that US authorities have tied to corporate espionage.

Hours after Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India, US calls it a ‘critical step toward justice’

Rana, 64, was brought to India Thursday and sent to 18-day judicial custody of the NIA. The US DoJ referred to him as a Canadian citizen with Pakistani nationality.

US intelligence investigating FBI’s involvement in 2021 Capitol riot

A US Justice Department watchdog report found 26 FBI informants were in D.C. on the day of the attack, but none were authorized to enter the Capitol or take part in violence.

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.

US lawmaker slams Biden govt over ‘reckless’ Adani indictment, asks if Soros entities linked to probe

Lance Gooden of the Republican Party wrote to the Attorney General that the pursuit against its top industrialists could start a harmful narrative against the growth of India, a key ally.

Trump signs agreement with DOJ, says yes to background checks on picks for new administration

Amid controversy around the President-elect's picks for top positions in the incoming govt, his transition team reached consensus on cooperation with the Department of Justice.

No charges of FCPA violation against Gautam, Sagar Adani & others in US indictment, says Adani Group

In a filing with the stock exchanges, the group has cited the news reporting on the alleged bribery & corruption charges against Adani officials as 'incorrect'.

How an American corporate corruption scandal in 1974 laid the foundations for Adani US indictment

ThePrint Explorer looks at high-profile corruption cases around the world that preceded the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in the US, which has stirred up trouble for Adani Group.

Judge dismisses charges against President-elect Trump in election subversion & classified documents case

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith asked for the charges to be dropped citing Justice Department policy that says prosecution against an elected president cannot continue during the presidential term.

Delhi man indicted by US for seeking to supply aircraft equipment to Russia

The case is the latest in a series of actions against Indian firms accused of helping Russia evade Ukraine war-related sanctions. Sanjay Kaushik was arrested last month in Florida.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

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 expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.