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'This time people of Amethi will not only elect an MP but PM also as Rahul will become PM after polls.' Sidhu said (Photo: File)

Sidhu slams PM, says he is yet to fulfil promises

Sidhu also charged that no action was taken against those involved in scams like Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi as they belonged to Gujarat.

03 May 2019 1:22 PM

The 48-year-old, who has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his two previous bail applications were rejected following his arrest on March 19. (Photo: File)

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Barrister Nick Hearn from Furnival Chambers will represent CPS, while Modi will be represented by Clare Montgomery of Matrix Chambers.

01 May 2019 3:48 PM

PNB scam: Nirav Modi remand extended May 7

The very brief hearing ended with judge further remanding Modi till May 24. She scheduled a full hearing on May 30.

27 Apr 2019 5:35 AM

Modi has been undergoing extradition proceedings in the UK in the USD 1 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case. (Photo: File)

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi for third time, next hearing on May 30

The 48-year-old, who has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his arrest last month.

26 Apr 2019 2:53 PM

Modi can make a third bail application at Westminster Magistrates' Court but only if the grounds for the bail plea are substantially different. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail tomorrow

The hearing this week takes place as per the 28-day time frame for judicial remand in such cases.

25 Apr 2019 6:35 PM

Mehul Choksi was granted citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda on January 15, 2018. (Photo: File)

Chowksi moves Bombay HC over non-consideration of plea on inability to return

Mehul Choksi and nephew Nirav Modi are kingpins of the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud.

24 Apr 2019 3:50 PM

Gold imports in value terms have been shrinking for the past few months except January.

Gold imports dip in FY19

In FY18, the country had imported 804 tonnes valued $33.57 billion.

19 Apr 2019 2:35 AM

Gandhi had on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over corruption and asked how all 'thieves' have 'Modi' as the common surname. (Image: File)

Bihar Dy CM drags Rahul Gandhi to court over Modi surname jibe

Sushil Kumar Modi said in his petition that he 'felt hurt' by Gandhi's 'sweeping remarks'.

18 Apr 2019 3:07 PM

Nirav Modi is wanted by ED on money-laundering charges and by CBI for criminal corruption charges in connection with the USD 2 billion alleged fraud at Punjab National Bank, said to be the largest banking scam of the country. (Photo: File)

Centre removes ED special director who transferred officer probing Nirav Modi case

Name of ED's special director cropped up on Mar 29 after he issued an order relieving his Joint Director in Mumbai from Nirav probe.

17 Apr 2019 8:51 AM

The three businessmen mentioned by Gandhi, are wanted in India for fraud and money laundering. (Photo:AP)

'Nyay' money to come from Choksi, Nirav, Mallya pockets: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said funds for his party's 'Nyay' minimum income guarantee scheme will come from the pockets of fugitives.

15 Apr 2019 6:32 PM

ED to start proceedings to attach more Nirav assets

The central probe agency has already attached several assets belonging to Nirav Modi and his aides as part of its investigation into the case.

15 Apr 2019 3:06 AM

Gandhi also said that as soon as the Congress forms the government at the Centre, the party will work towards making 33 per cent women's reservation in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas. (Photo: File)

'Chowkidar' not only thief but also coward: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi alleged that Modi made false promises over giving two crore jobs.

09 Apr 2019 4:56 PM

Gandhi said a separate budget would be presented for farmers to give them a clear idea of how much money the government has allocated for them. (Image: ANI twitter)

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for casting doubts on feasibility of Cong's 'Nyay' scheme

He asserted that the Cong' manifesto clearly states that farmers cannot be jailed for non-repayment of loans.

06 Apr 2019 9:07 PM

Nirav intends to appeal for bail in UK high court

“Mr Modi intends to appeal his bail decision, but he has not yet submitted the appeal,” a CPS spokesperson confirmed.

03 Apr 2019 2:53 AM

Bombay HC dismisses plea to stay auction of NiMo’s paintings

Modi has Raja Ravi Varma and M. F. Husain paintings among others that will be sold.

02 Apr 2019 2:49 AM

The former Kingfisher Airlines boss, accused of defrauding Indian banks, has filed an application seeking permission to appeal against his extradition order signed off by UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid last month. (Photo: File)

Fully vindicated by PM Modi's statement: Vijay Mallya

The intervention follows a recent interview in which PM Modi said that recovering an amount more than what Mallya defrauded was a big win.

31 Mar 2019 4:24 PM

Modi will remain at the Wandsworth prison in south-west London during that period, where he can hold sessions with his legal team to deliberate on the course of the extradition case. (Photo: PTI)

Nirav Modi's defence team even uses his pet dog in attempt to win bail

"All of the witnesses who make varying claims have been in India since then and cooperating with the authorities," said Montgomery.

30 Mar 2019 1:56 PM

The 48-year-old diamond merchant is wanted in India for alleged 'high value and sophisticated' fraud and money laundering amounting to USD 2 billion. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya to share same jail cell! mocks UK judge

India informed the UK court that Mallya will be lodged in a two-storey building with high security barracks inside the prison complex.

30 Mar 2019 8:54 AM

PNB scam: Nirav Modi sought bail to care for pet dog

Clare Montgomery, Mr Modi’s barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail.

30 Mar 2019 7:52 AM

The CPS was joined in court by a joint Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) team that has arrived from India to assist with the extradition case. (Image: File)

Nirav Modi's bail rejected, next hearing on 26 April

This is the second time that Nirav Modi's bail plea has been rejected.

29 Mar 2019 2:52 PM

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