Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from London: The Indian govt’s hopes of extraditing arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari from Britain were dealt a final crushing blow on Tuesday when the UK high court refused Delhi permission to appeal in the Supreme Court its decision to refuse Bhandari’s extradition.Bhandari(62), who has been living in London since he fled India in 2016, is now a free man. There are no further appeals that Delhi can make.Bhandari’s lawyer, Edward Fitzgerald KC, an extradition barrister, told TOI: “We are very relieved that the appeal has succeeded and that the govt of India’s application for leave to appeal further to the Supreme Court has been finally refused. In the absence of a certificate from the high court, the Indian Govt can now appeal no further. It is all over. So now, at last, Mr Bhandari can get on […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Tahawwur Rana, one of the masterminds of the 2008 deadly terror attack on Mumbai, has been dispatched to India by the US authorities, clearing the way for only the second accused of the carnage to be tried in an Indian court. Rana, who lost his last-gasp bid to thwart extradition to India on Monday with John Roberts, Chief Justice of US Supreme Court rejecting his appeal for emergency stay, may land in India by Wednesday and be formally arrested upon touchdown.A team of officials drawn from Indian agencies in the US were tasked to facilitate his return. The team, comprising seasoned professionals with experience in international law and intelligence gathering, successfully navigated the complex extradition process, ensuring Rana's safe and secure transfer from US custody to Indian authorities.He was subsequently put on a special flight. Two jails, […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk is used to being heard. He leads some of the world’s most high-profile companies and owns one of the most influential social media platforms: X. Musk, the world’s richest person, is one of US President Donald Trump’s most visible allies. This past weekend, Musk made personal pleas to Trump to halt a sweeping new round of tariffs. But Trump didn’t budge.According to the Washington Post, Musk’s behind-the-scenes intervention, confirmed by two sources familiar with the exchange, failed to stop the administration’s latest salvo: A 10% baseline tariff on all US imports, with steeper duties on countries like China. Interestingly, Trump not only ignored Musk’s advice — he escalated. On Monday, the president threatened to slap an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports, compounding the baseline 10% tax already imposed on all US imports and triggering market turbulence […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a carefully choreographed move rich in symbolism, the Congress party on Tuesday laid out its future strategy during a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum in Ahmedabad. Among the key messages from the gathering was a bold declaration: the party intends to reclaim the legacy of the Iron Man of India."Sardar Patel Saheb lives in our hearts, lives in our thoughts. We are taking his legacy forward. We have organised this CWC meeting in Ahmedabad at Sardar Patel Museum with this thought in mind. We pay our heartfelt tributes to him," the grand old party's president Mallikarjun Kharge said.Also read: Congress plans big party rejig- What are the proposed organisation reformsThe choice of venue was more than ceremonial—it was a pointed political message. As the Bharatiya Janata Party continues to […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After back-to-back setbacks in Lok Sabha and assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) has now vowed to re-establish itself in the Konkan region, which was once a stronghold of the united Shiv Sena.Sena (UBT) boss Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday declared that he would soon tour the entire Konkan region to rejuvenate cadres and strengthen the organization after recent poll defeats."We will reclaim Konkan. The (poll) results in Konkan were unexpected. People can be fooled once, but not all the time," Uddhav said.Taking a dig at deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, Uddhav said that the people of Maharashtra need the Shiv Sena (UBT) at this juncture, as it is the only political party in the state that keeps its word and fulfills its promises.Why is Sena (UBT) focusing on Konkan?Shiv Sena had a strong support base in the Raigad, […]

[ad_1] A group of hackers has threatened to launch an attack on sites linked to Elon Musk. The cybercrime group named DonRoad Team, which had earlier claimed responsibility for taking down several websites associated with US President Donald Trump, has now announced that it would start targeting sites associated with Tesla and SpaceX CEO. The group also shared its intent to attack sites associated with the tech billionaire over a month. Previously, the DonRoad Team has claimed responsibility for its attacks in March that targeted The Trump Organization's website, as well as Tesla and SpaceX email servers, causing temporary global outages at the time. This comes after Musk-owned social media platform X (earlier Twitter) was targeted by a group of pro-Palestinian hackers who were able to disable the site for several hours.What hackers said about targeting Elon MuskIn a post […]

[ad_1] Salim Akhtar, a well-known producer from the 70s and 80s, has reportedly passed away. He produced films like Phool Aur Angaare and Qayamat. According to reports doing the rounds, he died in Mumbai on April 8. However, there has been no official confirmation from his family or close associates. After Manoj Kumar’s passing, this is another major loss for the film industry.A Career Marked by Hit FilmsThroughout his career, Salim Akhtar produced several successful films, including Choron Ki Baraat, Qayamat, Loha, Batwara, and Phool Aur Angare. His work left a lasting impression on audiences, and his passing is a significant loss for the film industry.Salim Akhtar was a prominent film producer in Hindi cinema, known for producing films like Baazi, Izzat, and Badal. He is survived by his wife Shama Akhtar and their son Samad Akhtar.The Loss of a […]

[ad_1] Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya celebrates his century. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young opener Priyansh Arya stamped his arrival on the big stage with a breathtaking maiden IPL century that powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a thrilling 18-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-octane clash on Tuesday.Batting first, PBKS posted a commanding 219 for 6, thanks largely to a spectacular innings from 24-year-old Arya, who hammered 103 off just 42 balls. His audacious knock included seven boundaries and nine towering sixes, lighting up the Mullanpur stadium and lifting his team from a precarious position of 83/5 in just eight overs.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Arya’s counter-attacking brilliance turned the momentum in Punjab’s favour. He displayed maturity beyond his years, especially against seasoned bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin, against whom he hit three sixes, and […]

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reiterated govt’s “zero tolerance policy against terrorism”, and directed security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir to continue their coordinated efforts to wipe out terrorism.Chairing a security review meeting in Srinagar, Shah asked all agencies to “continue to work in a coordinated manner so that the gains made after the abrogation of Article 370 in the UT can be sustained and the goal of a ‘terror-free J&K’ can be achieved at the earliest”. Govt is providing all resources necessary to achieve this goal, he said, and added that the implementation of ‘area domination plan’ and ‘zero terror plan’ “must be ensured in mission mode”.The meeting was attended by LG Manoj Sinha, Union home secretary, IB director, chief of Army’s Northern Command, J&K’s chief secretary and DGP, heads of Central Armed Police Forces […]

[ad_1] File photo: Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan (Picture credit: ANI) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s political landscape remains a battleground of competing forces, with the military, former prime minister Imran Khan, and the current govt under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif locked in a tense struggle.The interplay of US foreign policy and the Pakistani diaspora’s growing voice adds further complexity to a nation grappling with economic woes, security threats and democratic erosion.Imran Khan, ousted in April 2022 via a no-confidence vote, continues to challenge the status quo from behind bars. Convicted on corruption and state secret charges, the cricketer-turned-politician retains a fervent base, accusing the military and Sharif’s govt of colluding with the US to orchestrate his downfall.Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) alleges widespread rigging in the Feb 2024 elections, which saw Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secure power through a fragile coalition. PTI […]