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Nirav Modi's Extradition Concludes, Verdict Expected on 25 February
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's extradition trial concludes, verdict expected on 25 February 2021.
(Source: ANI)
Israel Postpones PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s Trial Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
Israel has postponed the next hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial because of a tightened coronavirus lockdown that began Friday.
The Jerusalem District Court said the hearing scheduled for Wednesday would be postponed indefinitely because of the number of people required to attend in person.
(Source: AP)
Mumbai Attack Mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi Sentenced to 5 Years Prison
Mumbai attack mastermind and LeT commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi was on Friday sentenced to 5 years in jail by a Pakistani court in a terror financing case.
(Source: Reuters)
Puducherry CM Leads Dharna Against Governor Kiran Bedi
Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy is leading a sit-in dharna near Raj Nivas demanding Centre to call back Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, ANI reported.
“She isn't allowing elected govt to function and is interfering in day to day administration. People will sit peacefully and agitate for minimum three days,” he was quoted by ANI as saying.