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Nirav Modi applies to ‘reopen’ his extradition case after confidential legal matter preventing his removal fails

London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi applied to reopen his extradition case at the London high court on Tuesday, claiming he had substantial new evidence that he will be interrogated and tortured by the investigating authorities if extradited to India. His confidential legal application, which hitherto had barred his extradition to India, has now “failed”,…

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Bank scams: Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, other fugitives owe over Rs 58,000 crore; government says only 33% amount recovered

NEW DELHI: Fugitive economic offenders collectively owed more than Rs 58,082 crore to Indian public sector banks, the Union finance ministry has informed Lok Sabha on Monday. The figure included Rs 26,645 crore in principal and Rs 31,437 crore in accumulated interest as of October 31, 2025. The ministry informed that a total of 15…

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Extradition case: Nirav Modi signals ‘sensational developments’ ahead of hearing; expresses hope for bail or discharge

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, imprisoned in the UK for over six years, told a London court that there are “sensational developments” expected when his extradition case to India reopens next month.The 54-year-old appeared before High Court Judge Simon Tinkler at the Royal Courts of Justice on Friday to present his…

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Extradition case: Nirav Modi will only face trial, no interrogation, India tells UK; hearing on Nov 23

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi NEW DELHI: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi will be back in a London courtroom on November 23, as judges hear his petition to reopen the extradition trial on the grounds that he could face interrogation if repatriated to India.Nirav Modi argued before the Westminster Court that questioning by Indian agencies may amount…

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