Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta, accused of murder for hire plot, extradited to U.S.

[ad_1] Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. File | Photo Credit: TED SHAFFREY Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused of being involved in murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh separatist, has been extradited from Czech Republic, media reports said on June 16. Gupta, 52, was arrested in the Czeck Republic last year at the request of the US … Read more

The Hindu Morning Digest, June 17, 2024

[ad_1] A view shows the plenary session of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Stansstad, Switzerland, June 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting with industry chambers on June 20 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to hold pre-budget consultations with industry chambers on June 20, sources said. The … Read more

China willing to study connecting rail links in Malaysia, Laos and Thailand

[ad_1] In this photo released by Malaysia’s Prime Minister office, China’s Premier Li Qiang, center, led by Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, meet Malaysian cabinet members after inspecting honor guards during his visit to Malaysia Prime Minister in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP China is willing to work with Malaysia … Read more

Ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in fatal assault sinks in Red Sea in their second sinking

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: The U.K.-owned vessel Rubymar, which had sunk in the Red Sea after being struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Yemeni Houthi militants, is seen in this aerial view released on March 3, 2024. U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS | Photo Credit: United States Central Command A bulk carrier sank days … Read more

New Zealand PM’s plane breaks down on way to Japan; he takes commercial flight after stop at Papua New Guinea

[ad_1] Representational image of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon | Photo Credit: Getty Images The New Zealand defence force plane flying New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Japan broke down on Sunday, forcing the Prime Minister to take a commercial flight, his office confirmed on Monday. Mr. Luxon is spending four days in … Read more