Lalit Modi obtains Vanuatu citizenship; MEA says it continues to pursue case against him
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Lalit Modi obtains Vanuatu citizenship; MEA says it continues to pursue case against him

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi applied with the Indian High Commission in London to surrender his Indian passport, according to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Responding to developments in the thorny case between the two countries, the MEA spokesperson said that India is aware that Mr. Modi, who is wanted for tax evasion and embezzlement cases in India, has acquired the citizenship of Vanuatu. Mr. Jaiswal said that Mr. Modi has now made an application to surrender his Indian passport which will be examined. India has raised the issue of Mr. Modi and other declared fugitives, including Vijay Mallya, during Home office and Foreign office consultations with the U.K. Vanuatu is a South Pacific Ocean nation.

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From the India Today archives (2015) | The long chase of Lalit Modi
1 week, 3 days ago

From the India Today archives (2015) | The long chase of Lalit Modi

India Today  

In London’s most tranquil corner, inside the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, nestled between Hyde Park to the north and Cadogan Place Gardens to the east, a 7,000-square-foot red-brick mansion is the home and hearth of Lalit Kumar Modi. Former Union minister Shashi Tharoor had discovered this bitter truth back in 2012, when his Twitter spat with Modi over …

Vanuatu: How much money do you need to get Lalit Modi-like citizenship in this island nation?
1 week, 3 days ago

Vanuatu: How much money do you need to get Lalit Modi-like citizenship in this island nation?

Live Mint  

Vanuatu, a little-known island nation near Australia, has garnered massive attention among Indians after former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi applied for citizenship. However, on Monday, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat ordered the Citizenship Commission to cancel Lalit Modi’s passport, citing the rejection of Indian authorities' request for an Interpol alert due to insufficient evidence. Here’s all you need to know …

Vanuatu set to cancel Lalit Modi’s passport
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1 week, 3 days ago

Vanuatu set to cancel Lalit Modi’s passport

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Fugitive cricket administrator Lalit Modi’s Vanuatu passport is set to be cancelled on orders from the country’s prime minister Jotham Napat after a request by the Indian government and based on “recent revelations” about him, people familiar with the development said on Monday. On Monday, the office of Napat, who last month became the premier of Vanuatu, a …

Why Vanuatu's move to revoke Lalit Modi's citizenship is remarkable
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1 week, 3 days ago

Why Vanuatu's move to revoke Lalit Modi's citizenship is remarkable

New Indian Express  

"The EU is revoking the visa exemption, which had already been suspended since 2022, because Vanuatu runs an investor citizenship scheme which has resulted in security and migration risks for the EU. In the statement ordering cancellation of Modi's citizenship on Monday, Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat remarked that the Vanuatuan passport is a privilege and attempt to escape extradition …

Vanuatu: The hidden Pacific gem that revoked Lalit Modi's passport
1 week, 3 days ago

Vanuatu: The hidden Pacific gem that revoked Lalit Modi's passport

India Today  

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to Lalit Modi, in a statement issued on Monday. “I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to immediately begin proceedings to cancel Mr. Modi’s Vanuatu passport”, read a statement issued by the PM of Vanuatu. Here are ten facts about the country: A passport to …

‘Beautiful ocean in a beautiful country’: Lalit Modi posts from Vanuatu as PM Napat orders cancellation of passport
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Beautiful ocean in a beautiful country’: Lalit Modi posts from Vanuatu as PM Napat orders cancellation of passport

Live Mint  

Lalit Modi shared an image on Instagram featuring himself, arms spread in a white linen short and khaki pants with an ocean in the backdrop, captioning it “Beautiful ocean in a beautiful country”. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to former Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi, saying that the …

Where is Vanuatu? Lalit Modi’s citizenship ‘cancelled’ following PM Jotham Napat’s order after ‘lack of evidence’
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1 week, 4 days ago

Where is Vanuatu? Lalit Modi’s citizenship ‘cancelled’ following PM Jotham Napat’s order after ‘lack of evidence’

Live Mint  

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has instructed the Citizenship Commission to revoke Lalit Modi’s passport. In an official release, Prime Minister Jotham Napat directed the Citizenship Commission to “cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to Mr Lalit Modi following recent revelations in international media”. “I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to immediately begin proceedings to cancel Mr Modi's Vanuatu passport,” said …

Vanuatu PM cancels ex-IPL chief Lalit Modi's passport, says 'citizenship is a priviledge, not a right'
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1 week, 4 days ago

Vanuatu PM cancels ex-IPL chief Lalit Modi's passport, says 'citizenship is a priviledge, not a right'

Firstpost  

In his order to the citizenship commission, Napat accused the fugitive businessman of using the South Pacific Island nation’s citizenship to evade extradition On Monday, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat ordered the country’s Citizenship Commission to cancel former Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi’s Vanuatu passport. According to a News18 report, Neeta Bhushan – India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, …

Breaking News: Big Blow to Lalit Modi as Vanuatu Prime Minister Directs Cancellation of His Passport | ABP NEWS
1 week, 4 days ago

Breaking News: Big Blow to Lalit Modi as Vanuatu Prime Minister Directs Cancellation of His Passport | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

In a major development, fugitive Lalit Modi has received a significant setback. The Prime Minister of Vanuatu has directed the country's Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to Modi. This comes after Modi acquired Vanuatu's citizenship by making investments, a process through which individuals can gain citizenship in exchange for financial contributions. Reports suggest that after obtaining Vanuatu’s passport, …

More Trouble For Lalit Modi As Vanuatu Citizenship To Be Cancelled
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1 week, 4 days ago

More Trouble For Lalit Modi As Vanuatu Citizenship To Be Cancelled

ABP News  

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to fugitive former IPL chief Lalit Modi after "recent revelations in international media." The Republic of Vanuatu in an official statement said, "I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to Mr Lalit Modi following recent revelations in international media." …

Vanuatu moves to cancel fugitive Lalit Modi's passport: Bid to avoid extradition
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1 week, 4 days ago

Vanuatu moves to cancel fugitive Lalit Modi's passport: Bid to avoid extradition

India Today  

Days after Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi applied to surrender his Indian passport at the Indian High Commission in London, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday ordered the Citizenship Commission to cancel Modi's Vanuatu passport. "I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to immediately begin proceedings to cancel Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport," PM Napat said in an official statement. …

Fresh trouble for Lalit Modi as Vanuatu issues cancellation of his passport
1 week, 4 days ago

Fresh trouble for Lalit Modi as Vanuatu issues cancellation of his passport

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a major setback to fugitive billionaire and Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi, the Pacific Island country of Vanuatu, where he has sought refuge, has on Monday announced the revocation of his passport. "I have been made aware in the past 24 hours that Interpol twice rejected Indian authorities’ requests to issue an alert notice on Mr …

Lalit Modi gains Vanuatu citizenship: Underwater volcanos to agro-economy, 5 things to know about scenic Pacific island
1 week, 5 days ago

Lalit Modi gains Vanuatu citizenship: Underwater volcanos to agro-economy, 5 things to know about scenic Pacific island

Live Mint  

Lalit Modi, the former IPL chairman, has acquired citizenship in Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean known for its active volcanoes. Here are five key things to know about Vanuatu: Island Nation in the South Pacific: Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Land Area and Population: Vanuatu covers 12,199 square kilometres …

Lalit Modi secures Vanuatu citizenship: From ‘visa-free travel’ to ‘no income tax’, 5 key benefits you need to know
1 week, 5 days ago

Lalit Modi secures Vanuatu citizenship: From ‘visa-free travel’ to ‘no income tax’, 5 key benefits you need to know

Live Mint  

Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League, has submitted a request to the Indian High Commission in London to renounce his Indian passport, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. Here are five key points about Vanuatu citizenship: No Residency Requirement: Unlike many European countries, Vanuatu does not require applicants to live in the country …

10 facts about Vanuatu, the Pacific island country that cancelled Lalit Modi’s passport
1 week, 5 days ago

10 facts about Vanuatu, the Pacific island country that cancelled Lalit Modi’s passport

Hindustan Times  

Fugitive businessman Lalit Modi has filed an application with the Indian high commission in London to surrender his Indian passport. Modi was earlier learnt to have acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean that is known for its Citizenship-by-Investment programme. Vanuatu is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean However, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat …

Lalit Modi to give up Indian citizenship for Vanuatu: Why this island nation's golden passport scheme is popular
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1 week, 6 days ago

Lalit Modi to give up Indian citizenship for Vanuatu: Why this island nation's golden passport scheme is popular

Firstpost  

IPL founder Lalit Modi, who is wanted in India for tax evasion and embezzlement, has acquired the citizenship of Vanuatu. This island nation in the South Pacific Ocean offers an alluring citizenship by investment or ‘golden passport’ programme. Vanuatu’s golden passport Vanuatu has one of the most popular citizenship by investment or “golden passport” programmes. As per the investment migration …

Lalit Modi applied to surrender his passport, acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, says MEA
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1 week, 6 days ago

Lalit Modi applied to surrender his passport, acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, says MEA

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that they are aware about former IPL boss Lalit Modi's acquisition of citizenship of Vanuatu and application of surrendering his India passport in the High Commission of India in London. We continue to pursue the case against him as required under law.” About Lalit Modi Lalit Modi, who previously served as the …

Lalit Modi surrenders Indian passport: Why the fugitive has acquired citizenship of Vanuatu?
1 week, 6 days ago

Lalit Modi surrenders Indian passport: Why the fugitive has acquired citizenship of Vanuatu?

India TV News  

Lalit Modi surrenders Indian passport: Why the fugitive has acquired citizenship of Vanuatu? Lalit Modi, former IPL Chairman and fugitive, has acquired the citizenship of Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific. Jaiswal said that the tax evasion and money laundering accused Modi has acquired the citizenship of Vanuatu and has applied to surrender his Indian passport at the Indian …

Why ex-IPL boss and fugitive Lalit Modi has acquired Vanuatu citizenship
1 week, 6 days ago

Why ex-IPL boss and fugitive Lalit Modi has acquired Vanuatu citizenship

India Today  

Former IPL chairperson and fugitive Lalit Modi is in the news again. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Modi, who is facing charges of money laundering and tax evasion, has applied at the High Commission in London to surrender his Indian passport. A Vanuatu passport is that it allows visa-free entry to over 120 countries WHY LALIT MODI HAS CHOSEN VANUATU? …

Lalit Modi acquires Vanuatu citizenship: All about Pacific island nation
1 week, 6 days ago

Lalit Modi acquires Vanuatu citizenship: All about Pacific island nation

India Today  

Vanuatu, a picturesque island country hitherto unknown to most Indians, has come into focus suddenly. Fast and easy process:While other CBI schemes would take months or even years, Vanuatu has one of the speediest approvals within 60 days. Visa-free travel: A Vanuatu passport opens doors to more than 100 countries with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, such as the UK, Russia, …

Lalit Modi Moves To Surrender Indian Passport, MEA Confirms; Says This On Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition
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2 weeks ago

Lalit Modi Moves To Surrender Indian Passport, MEA Confirms; Says This On Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition

ABP News  

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi has applied to surrender his Indian passport at the High Commission of India in London, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on Friday. He was previously in the news in 2022 for his brief relationship with Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen. MEA On Tahawwur Rana's Extradition As He Renews Plea to Halt …

PM Modi, UK's Starmer discuss extradition of economic offenders at G20 Summit
4 months ago

PM Modi, UK's Starmer discuss extradition of economic offenders at G20 Summit

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on Tuesday held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Brazil G20 Summit, discussing trade relations, technology partnerships, and the extradition of fugitive Indian economic offenders, among other issues. In their first meeting since Starmer assumed office in the UK, India pressed for the extradition of fugitive Indian businessmen like …

‘Missing’ Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi found on Dominican beach ‘getting rid of documents’, to be repatriated to India
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Missing’ Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi found on Dominican beach ‘getting rid of documents’, to be repatriated to India

Op India  

Mehul Choksi, one of the prime accused in PNB fraud case, has now been found in Dominica. Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has agreed to Choksi’s repatriation. As reported by news agency ANI, Browne said he has requested Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to not return Choksi to Antigua where he has rights as a citizen but instead …

‘Productive’: PM Modi on Virtual Summit With UK PM Boris Johnson
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Productive’: PM Modi on Virtual Summit With UK PM Boris Johnson

The Quint  

Addressing a news conference, Joint Secretary in the Europe West division in the MEA Sandeep Chakravorty said, the agreement between the two countries provides “enhanced employment opportunities for 3,000 young Indian professionals annually, in return for India agreeing to take back any of its citizens who are living illegally in the UK,” Reuters reported. Chakravorty said that it was India’s …

Rejected immigration appeal buoys agencies in Nirav Modi case
5 years, 11 months ago

Rejected immigration appeal buoys agencies in Nirav Modi case

Hindustan Times  

A senior immigration officer of Vanuatu has written to the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate, confirming he had received a citizenship application from fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi in late 2017, but the same was rejected as there were adverse reports on him by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, an official familiar with the development said. A senior immigration …

Modi govt commissions long-range Boeing to bring back fugitives Mehul Choksi and Jatin Mehta: Reports
6 years, 1 month ago

Modi govt commissions long-range Boeing to bring back fugitives Mehul Choksi and Jatin Mehta: Reports

Op India  

Island countries like that of West Indies, are a safe haven for Indian economic offenders like diamantaire Mehul Choksi and Winsome Diamonds promoter Jatin Mehta, as the country lacks a proper extradition treaty with them. Jatin Mehta is currently in a self-imposed exile in Dominica and St Lucia, and Mehul Choksi has chosen Antigua and Barbuda as the haven. Their …

Lalit Modi case: Centre sitting on Tamil Nadu recommendation for CBI probe
6 years, 6 months ago

Lalit Modi case: Centre sitting on Tamil Nadu recommendation for CBI probe

The Hindu  

The Centre, for the past nine months, has been sitting on a reference from the Tamil Nadu government recommending the transfer of an alleged cheating case against the former IPL chief Lalit Modi and others to the CBI. The Union Home Ministry, in a separate reply, said it received the reference from the Tamil Nadu government on October 31, 2017, …

India requests U.K. to extradite Nirav Modi
6 years, 7 months ago

India requests U.K. to extradite Nirav Modi

The Hindu  

The government has sent a request to the U.K. for extradition of absconding jeweller Nirav Modi, wanted in India in connection with $2 billion scam in the Punjab National Bank. Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh also said two Red Corner Notices have been issued against Mr. Modi by the Interpol. “An extradition request has been received …

Nirav Modi may face fresh FIR for using multiple Indian passports
6 years, 9 months ago

Nirav Modi may face fresh FIR for using multiple Indian passports

The Hindu  

Agencies probing the alleged $2-billion PNB fraud have detected that absconding diamond merchant Nirav Modi possessed at least half-a-dozen Indian passports and a fresh FIR is being mulled against him for this offence, officials said on Sunday. Of the two active passports, one had Mr. Nirav Modi’s full name while the other only had his first name with a 40-week …

India set to push for extradition proceedings against Nirav Modi
6 years, 9 months ago

India set to push for extradition proceedings against Nirav Modi

The Hindu  

India is ready to set in motion extradition proceedings against Nirav Modi from the U.K. after receiving confirmation from authorities here that it was possible to launch such proceedings even without official confirmation of the exact location of the individual, including whether they were in the country. Sources in London said the confirmation that extradition proceedings without precise details on …

Where is Nirav Modi? Did the fugitive diamantaire travel to three countries on a revoked Indian passport?
6 years, 9 months ago

Where is Nirav Modi? Did the fugitive diamantaire travel to three countries on a revoked Indian passport?

Firstpost  

“They seek him here, they seek him there…. That pretty much sums up India’s current disposition as it attempts to locate billionaire fugitive Nirav Modi, whose whereabouts are shrouded in mystery ever since the day the massive Punjab National Bank fraud surfaced. Modi reportedly traveled to the United States, the United Kingdom and to Hong Kong on his Indian passport …

Now, Nirav Modi comes between India-U.K. bilateral ties
6 years, 9 months ago

Now, Nirav Modi comes between India-U.K. bilateral ties

The Hindu  

The precarious bilateral relationship between India and Britain is set to be tested even further, amid unofficial confirmation that fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi had fled to Britain seeking political asylum. Mr. Modi — if he has claimed political asylum as reports suggest — would have to navigate Britain’s highly uncertain political asylum process. “It’s an administrative decision but one that …

Home Secretary raises Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi extradition issues with UK officials
7 years, 8 months ago

Home Secretary raises Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi extradition issues with UK officials

India TV News  

India and the UK have discussed the issues that affect the extradition of fugitives ‘across the board’ and the problems faced due to delays by British authorities in granting visas to Indians, including students. The issues were raised with British authorities by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi, who was in the UK as part of the India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue, …

Home Secretary begins week-long Britain visit, extradition of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi on agenda
7 years, 8 months ago

Home Secretary begins week-long Britain visit, extradition of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi on agenda

India TV News  

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking up the issue of extradition of India’s major economic offenders during a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart Theresa May in Hamburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi will now take up the extradition of fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya and former IPL chief Lalit Modi on his …

India asks UK to extradite Vijay Mallya, Christian Michel; PM Modi hands over list of 57 fugitives to Theresa May
8 years, 4 months ago

India asks UK to extradite Vijay Mallya, Christian Michel; PM Modi hands over list of 57 fugitives to Theresa May

India TV News  

India asks UK to extradite Vijay Mallya, Christian Michel; PM Modi hands over list of 57 fugitives to Theresa May India on Monday asked Britain to extradite liquor baron Vijay Mallya and Chirstian Michel for bringing them back to face justice here. India on Monday asked Britain to extradite liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is facing money laundering case here, …

Lalit Modi to apply for fresh citizenship in Caribbean tax haven Saint Lucia
8 years, 8 months ago

Lalit Modi to apply for fresh citizenship in Caribbean tax haven Saint Lucia

Firstpost  

Lalit Modi, the former chairman and commissioner for Indian Premier League has applied for a citizenship in Saint Lucia Lalit Modi, the former chairman and commissioner for Indian Premier League, has applied for a citizenship in Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island considered to be a tax haven, reported India Today on Monday. NEWS FLASH | Former IPL chairman #LalitModi applies …

Lalit Modi extradition a dicey issue
9 years, 7 months ago

Lalit Modi extradition a dicey issue

The Hindu  

The Union government is likely to still face an interminable wait in its pursuit of former cricket czar Lalit Modi despite the Enforcement Directorate finally obtaining a non-bailable warrant for his arrest from a Mumbai court on Wednesday. Though the warrant was issued on the grounds that Mr. Modi was not responding to the ED’s summons in an alleged case …

Why are you not arresting Lalit Modi, court asks ED
9 years, 7 months ago

Why are you not arresting Lalit Modi, court asks ED

The Hindu  

A special court here on Tuesday asked the Enforcement Directorate why it was not arresting the former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi in a money-laundering case. On Wednesday, the court will decide on the ED’s application for a non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi after he failed to respond to its July 3 summons. The ED said Lalit Modi was “a potential …

ED seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi in money laundering case
9 years, 7 months ago

ED seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi in money laundering case

Firstpost  

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday moved a special court in Mumbai seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant against former IPL chief Lalit Modi. Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday moved a special court in Mumbai seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant against former IPL chief Lalit Modi in a case of alleged money laundering registered against him. In February this …

Scams have exposed Modi’s claims: Pilot
9 years, 8 months ago

Scams have exposed Modi’s claims: Pilot

The Hindu  

The Lalit Modi controversy and the Vyapam scam allegedly involving BJP leaders have taken the mask off Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim of corruption-free governance, said Rajasthan Congress chief and former Union Minister Sachin Pilot. These scams have unmasked that claim.” The Rajasthan Congress chief is leading the public campaign for ouster of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje for her alleged …

ED serves notice on Lalit Modi
9 years, 8 months ago

ED serves notice on Lalit Modi

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has served the first ever notice on former IPL chief Lalit Modi through his Mumbai-based attorney, seeking personal appearance in connection with a money laundering case within two weeks. While government sources said the notice has been sent, Mr. Modi’s attorney Mehmood Abdi told The Hindu over phone: “I have not received any such notice, nor has …

Lalit Modi gets ED summons in money laundering case-IndiaTV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Lalit Modi gets ED summons in money laundering case-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to ex-IPL boss Lalit Modi in connection with an alleged money-laundering case registered against him here. The case relates to a 2008 deal between World Sports Group and Multi Screen Media for television rights of Indian Premier League worth Rs 425 crore. BCCI, through Shrinivasan, filed an FIR in Chennai in 2010 under …

All you need to know about Vasundhara Raje-Lait Modi controversy-IndiaTV News – India TV
9 years, 8 months ago

All you need to know about Vasundhara Raje-Lait Modi controversy-IndiaTV News – India TV

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is under constant attack by opposition Congress Party for helping former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi. Opposition has accused Raje on two counts: Vasundhara Raje supported Lalit Modi's immigration appeal: Under probe by Enforcement Directorate for violating Foreign Exchange Laws, Modi flew to United Kingdom and later the Congress-led UPA government seized his passport. …

Unholy nexus
9 years, 8 months ago

Unholy nexus

The Hindu  

“ MEIN PRADHAN SEVAK HOON, pradhan trustee hoon, mai lootnay nahii doonga, is liye un logon kay burey din aaye hain.”. However, it mentioned that Vaz had, in July 2014, used the name of Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to put pressure on Sarah Rapson, the head of visas and immigration in the United Kingdom, to grant British travel …

BJP MP RK Singh says helping Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong-IndiaTV News
9 years, 8 months ago

BJP MP RK Singh says helping Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: BJP MP RK Singh on Tuesday struck a discordant note over party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje extending help to former IPL boss Lalit Modi, saying "any help to a fugitive is legally and morally wrong". Singh's strong comments are the first public criticism by a ruling party MP against the help extended to Lalit Modi by …

Bring Lalit Modi to face ED probe: Chidambaram
9 years, 9 months ago

Bring Lalit Modi to face ED probe: Chidambaram

The Hindu  

Rejecting allegations of vendetta levelled against him and the UPA, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday demanded that the government should ensure that Lalit Modi returns to India to face the probe by Enforcement Directorate on various charges, including money laundering. Addressing a press conference, he said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s action in helping the tainted former IPL …

Lalit Modi row: P Chidambaram demands release of letters to UK authorities -India TV News
9 years, 9 months ago

Lalit Modi row: P Chidambaram demands release of letters to UK authorities -India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said letters written to British authorities on Lalit Modi case during UPA rule should be released as they will answer the former IPL Commissioner's accusations against him and Congress. "The complete answer to Mr Lalit Modi's accusations against UPA can be found in the letters to the UK Chancellor. His reaction came …

Blame game on between Foreign and Finance ministries over Lalit Modi's passport-IndiaTV News
9 years, 9 months ago

Blame game on between Foreign and Finance ministries over Lalit Modi's passport-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: A blame game appears to be brewing between the External Affairs Ministry and Finance Ministry over not challenging the Delhi High Court order restoring the passport to tainted former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi. The External Affairs Ministry had revoked Modi's passport following a request by the ED in 2010 and sources indicated that the Ministry may consider filing …

Know where all Lalit Modi travelled after obtaining his travel documents in UK
9 years, 9 months ago

Know where all Lalit Modi travelled after obtaining his travel documents in UK

India TV News  

Know where all Lalit Modi travelled after obtaining his travel documents in UK Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi is back in news for all the wrong reasons.This time India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is at the centre of controversy surrounding Modi.Swaraj admitted that she helped Modi to Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi is back in news for all the …

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