The extradition case of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering, is expected to enter its final stages at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London today.
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Last Sikh queen’s jewellery collection sold at UK auction house Bonhams’ event
Jewels that once belonged to Maharani Jindan Kaur, the last wife of Sikh Empire ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and which were later inherited by her granddaughter, Princess Bamba Sutherland, were among the highlights of an auction in London.
UK’s Indian-origin finance minister Rishi Sunak highlights economic ties in India-UK summit
United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak in a virtual discussion with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hailed a series of “ambitious” new UK-India initiatives across investment, trade, infrastructure, sustainable finance and research.
UK court denies Nirav Modi’s bail plea for seventh time
A United Kingdom court has rejected the latest bail plea of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who has been lodged in a London prison since his arrest on an extradition warrant in March last year.
Largest Hindu temple in Britain spreads awareness of coronavirus trial among Indian community
Europe’s BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, the largest Hindu temple in the continent, is spreading awareness about the PRINCIPLE trial of COVID-19 treatments across the Indian community.
Pramod Mittal, brother of UK steel tycoon Laxmi Mittal, claims losses of GBP 2.5 bn in bankruptcy
Industrialist Pramod Mittal, the younger brother of UK-based steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, has claimed that he owes GBP 2.5 billion pounds. This would make him Britain’s biggest bankrupt.
Indian students start studies in UK universities despite pandemic
A significant number of students from India have managed to travel to the United Kingdom despite COVID-19 restrictions to take up courses across universities and are adjusting to the blended learning approach.
London to tighten coronavirus restrictions starting this weekend amid rising cases
London will tighten coronavirus restrictions due to a rising number of cases with the capital moving to tier two high alert level starting Saturday.
Cannot extradite Mallya till secret matter resolved, UK tells India
The United Kingdom has conveyed to India that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya cannot be extradited till the resolution of a “secret legal” matter, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has said.
Was too fat when I contracted COVID-19, have lost 26 pounds: Boris Johnson
During an online party conference, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was too fat when he became gravely ill with COVID-19 and that he has since lost 26 pounds (11.79 kg).
