Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has ordered the cancellation of Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport after discovering his intention to avoid extradition. This decision followed reports that Interpol had twice rejected India's request for an alert notice due to lack of judicial evidence, which would have automatically disqualified Modi's citizenship application.
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The Indian government condemned the vandalization of a Hindu temple by Khalistan separatists in California as despicable. They urged local law enforcement to take stringent action and ensure the security of places of worship. The incident, involving anti-Hindu messages, occurred ahead of the Khalistan referendum in Los Angeles, alarming the local Hindu community and prompting united resistance against hate.
Punjabi entertainment industry is again under threat following a shooting outside singer Prem Dhillon’s house in Canada. The Jaipal Bhullar gang claims responsibility, referencing Sidhu Moosewala's 2022 murder and gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Previous targeted incidents include shootings near AP Dhillon’s and Gippy Grewal’s residences in Vancouver, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled a judicial training program for 50 judges in India, following directives from the Supreme Court and amid rising tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi. Political upheavals in Bangladesh and concerns over minority rights have strained bilateral relations, with the Hindu community reporting increased violence.
Young Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy earned praise from Sunil Gavaskar for his remarkable unbeaten century during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Reddy, aged 21, scored 105 runs, helping India avoid the follow-on. Gavaskar predicts a bright future for Reddy, emphasizing the need for him to stay committed and appreciative of his family's sacrifices.
Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the Rs 1500 crore mark globally within three weeks. The film's impressive box office performance includes an India net collection of around Rs 1267 crores. Amid this success, a tragic stampede incident occurred during the movie's premiere, resulting in legal actions and controversies.
The Maharashtra Cabinet was sworn in on Sunday in Nagpur, a rare event since 1991. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, saw ministers take oath. Portfolio allocation is expected soon, with the winter legislative session starting Monday. This follows the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's victory, securing 235 seats in the state polls.
A 31-year-old Indian national in the US, Sai Kumar Kurremula, has been sentenced to 35 years for child exploitation and distributing child pornography. He manipulated children via social media and blackmailed them with inappropriate content when they did not comply with his demands. Kurremula admitted to exploiting three minors and was arrested following an FBI investigation.
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Former chief election commissioner SY Quraishi has debunked claims that a US agency funded voter turnout efforts in India, calling the reports baseless. He clarified that a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems did not involve any financial commitments.