British police have charged 10 suspected Indian-origin members of an organised crime group believed to have flown an estimated GBP 15.5 million out of the United Kingdom to Dubai.
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UK court to hear Nirav Modi’s latest bail application
A UK court is scheduled to hear a new bail application on Wednesday filed by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is fighting extradition to India in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case.
Indian-origin people among targets of rising hate crime wave in the UK
The police in England and Wales recorded over 100,000 incidents of hate crime in 2018-19, including many affecting members of the Indian community and those following Islam, Hindu and Sikh faiths, official Home Office figures show.
Scotland Yard issues robbery warning ahead of Diwali season
Ahead of Diwali season in the United Kingdom, Scotland Yard is investigating a spate of recent burglaries targeting gold at Indian-origin homes in north London. The Metropolitan Police called for extra vigilance ahead of the festivities.
ED investigates Karti Chidambaram over ‘Benami’ properties in UK
Former Indian finance minister P Chidambaram’s son Karti Chidambaram is a target of an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation regarding overseas Benami (fake name) properties in the United Kingdom.
India in numbers: Fast-growing cities, big workforce but lots of stress
Below are statistics from a wide variety of sources that describes India in numbers. It has one of the largest workforces in the world, the fastest-growing cities and a growing group of millionaires.
UK Court directs Mallya to reveal asset details to Indian banks
The UK High Court has directed embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya to disclose details of his assets to establish their true ownership, in the petition filed against him by a consortium of Indian public sector banks.
Hindu priest attack: Indian diplomats praise US authorities actions
Top Indian diplomats in the US have expressed gratitude to the authorities for their support and quick action following the attack on a Hindu priest in the New York City borough of Queens.
NRI women safety cell inaugurated in Hyderabad
An NRI women safety cell was inaugurated by Director General of Police M Mahendar Reddy in Hyderabad on Wednesday to deal with matrimonial issues and grievances.
Indian-origin art dealer charged in New York for smuggling USD 146 million in antiquities
Indian-origin art dealer Subhash Kapoor faced a new criminal complaint filed this week by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
