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Hong Kong extradition bill is 'dead' but Carrie Lam doesn't say it's withdrawn

The absence of the term "withdrawal" in Carrie Lam's statement has led experts to doubt that the contentious bill could be revived in the future.

Jul 9, 2019

Please take the money: Vijay Mallya offers to pay back money to banks

Vijay Mallya, who is facing fraud and money laundering charges amounting to Rs 9,000 crores in India, took to Twitter after the court's order on Tuesday.

Jul 3, 2019

Protesters try to storm Hong Kong's legislature on the anniversary of Chinese rule

Around 10,000 protesters marched from Victoria Park and called for Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to step down.

Jul 1, 2019

US-China trade war: Trump to discuss Huawei issue with Xi at G20 Osaka summit

Chinese officials have said that reversing the technology ban on the Chinese tech giant was their top priority in trade negotiations between the two countries.

Jun 29, 2019

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi to appear for hearing via videolink from UK jail

The hearing will be his first appearance after his bail application was rejected for the fourth time by the Royal Courts of Justice in London on June 12.

Jun 27, 2019

PNB scam: India to finally get Mehul Choksi back? Antigua revokes citizenship

Antiguan PM Gaston Browne said that the citizenship of Mehul Choksi will be revoked and he will be repatriated to India.

Jun 25, 2019

BJP terms IMA as the Saradha chit fund scam of Karnataka

It is feared that the size of the IMA scam involving Mohammed Mansoor Khan is about Rs 5,000 crore with more than 50,000 investors.

Jun 24, 2019

Hong Kong anti-extradition protesters demand apology for police brutality, release of detained activists

A Hong Kong police spokesperson said that they respected the protestors rally and there was a "no clearance operation".

Jun 21, 2019

Super cop who questioned Dawood Ibrahim says Don confessed to crime

When asked how Dawood managed to become one of the most dangerous underworld dons in Asia, former Revenue Intelligence officer, BV Kumar said the biggest reason is the lack of political will.

Jun 19, 2019

Here's how Hong Kong is bringing people together for voicing mass dissent

The ongoing public uprising against the pro-Beijing Hong Kong government has brought focus on how non-violent mass movement has rekindled the spirit of democratic dissent.

Jun 17, 2019

China state media accuses foreign 'hypocrisy' over Hong Kong after climbdown

Hong Kong's "fugitive rendition arrangements are purely an internal affair", the China Daily said, however, adding that countries such as the United States or Britain should have no say in the matter.

Jun 17, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam suspends controversial extradition bill until further notice

In an official press conference held in Hong Kong on Saturday, June 15, the severely criticised Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that the pro-Beijing lawmakers had urged the government to delay the bill.

Jun 15, 2019

India will pursue Zakir Naik extradition despite Malaysia snub

The Indian Government's request to issue a red corner notice against Zakir Naik was previously rejected by the Interpol due to insufficient evidence.

Jun 13, 2019

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi, rejects plea for 4th time

This is the fourth time Nirav Modi's bail has been rejected after being denied bail thrice by the London's Westminster Magistrates Court.

Jun 12, 2019

Hong Kong parliament postpones extradition bill as protesters block roads

The government said the debate on the bill that was due to take place in the city's 70-seat Legislative Council would be delayed until further notice.