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Time of India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Agencies will continue to work closely: PM Modi on extradition of economic offenders from UK
With India seeking extradition of a number of billionaire fugitives from the UK, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the concerned agencies of the two sides will continue to work in "close" coordination and cooperation on the matter. The prime minister made the remarks after meeting his British counterpart Keir Starmer at Chequers , the countryside residence of the British PM. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management Healthcare Management Design Thinking Public Policy CXO MBA Degree Cybersecurity Others Digital Marketing healthcare Artificial Intelligence Data Science Product Management PGDM Data Science Technology Operations Management Leadership Finance Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details "On the matter of extradition of economic offenders as well, our agencies will continue to work together in close coordination and cooperation," Modi said in his media statement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon at Night – Cardiologists Stunned by the Results Weight Loss News Click Here India has been raising with the UK the issue of extradition of economic offenders such as Vijay Mallya , Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi . Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant, is wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges in an estimated USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan scam case. Live Events Mallya, who fled to the United Kingdom in March 2016, is wanted in India over a default of Rs 9,000 crore that was loaned to Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) by several banks. Lalit Modi is also wanted by Indian probe agencies for his alleged involvement in money laundering and violating the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi lands in UK; focus on free trade agreement: What's on his agenda?
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday landed in London for a two-day visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first leg of his two-nation tour. The Prime Minister was received a warm welcome from the members of Indian community in London. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now PM Modi expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic reception by the Indian community during his visit, calling their affection and commitment to India's progress "truly heartening." "Touched by the warm welcome from the Indian community in the UK. Their affection and passion towards India's progress is truly heartening," PM Modi said in a social media post on X. What's on the agenda? Free Trade Agreement The Prime Minister will meet his counterpart Keir Starmer and other key leaders to discuss several issues, including the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. In his departure statement, PM Modi said that India and the UK share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that has seen significant progress in recent years. "Our collaboration spans a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, technology, innovation, defence, education, research, sustainability, health, and people-to-people ties," he said. Extradition of Lalit Modi, Nirav Modi, and Vijay Mallya According to foreign secretary Vikram Misri, PM Modi will push for the extradition of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi, and Nirav Modi — all of whom face financial charges in India and are currently residing in the UK. "There are a few questions related to fugitives from Indian law and Indian justice in the UK. These have been a matter of discussion between both sides, and we have continued to make the case for these fugitives to be returned to India," Misri said. "Obviously, there is a legal process that such requests and issues go through in the other country, and we continue to follow up very closely with our partners in the UK on these matters," he added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Presence of Khalistani groups The foreign secretary said the Prime Minister will also raise the issue of the presence of Khalistani groups. India has flagged this concern with British officials in the past and will continue to do so. Misri said that this issue affects not only India but also social stability in the UK. "The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists and bodies close to these people is, again, something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so," he said. "This is a matter of concern not only to us but should also be a concern to our partners, because it impacts social cohesion and social order in these countries as well," he added. During his visit, PM Modi is also expected to meet King Charles III and hold discussions with business leaders from both countries. This marks the Prime Minister's fourth visit to the United Kingdom since assuming office. He previously visited in 2015 and 2018, and again in 2021 for the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Within the past year alone, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Starmer have met twice — first on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, and more recently, last month in June, in Kananaskis, Canada, during the G7 Summit.
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Michael Clarke proves he's still a heavy hitter in the cricket world as he holidays with one of the most powerful men in the sport
Michael Clarke 's recent holiday snaps show that he is still a heavy hitter in the cricket world, with the former Aussie star mixing with one of the most powerful men in the sport. The 44-year-old, who was born in Liverpool, New South Wales, is well known as being one of Australia 's greatest-ever batsmen, ranking sixth on the list of the country's all-time top run-scorers. He rose to stardom, ranking as the No 1 Test batsman in the world at one stage of his career, doing so after overcoming the adversity of a back injury, which plagued the former Australia captain during the later stages of his career. During his glittering 12-year international cricket career, the Aussie would go on to score 8,643 runs across 115 Test matches for Australia, amassing a jaw-dropping 978 fours during that time. He'd also go on to score 13,826 First Class runs for New South Wales. He'd retire from Test cricket in 2015 following a glittering career, but is still mixing with some big names from the sport. In fact, pictures from his most recent vacation to Sardinia with his girlfriend, Arabella Sherborne, show the former cricketer spending some time with Lalit Modi, the former chairperson and founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Modi has also served as the President of the Rajasthan Cricket Association and was appointed the Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) between 2005 and 2010. Back in 2013, Modi was banned by the BCCI for 'indiscipline and misconduct'. He denies any wrongdoing in relation to the ban. In March, the Prime Minister of Vanuatu ordered the cancellation of the passport of the Indian businessman Modi. Despite that, he is understood to now live in the United Kingdom, and still wields some influence within the sport. During his vacation, Clarke was sitting down for dinner with his girlfriend, Sherbourne, as well as Modi and Rima Bouri. Clarke also published a photograph of himself and the former cricket executive, presenting Modi with one of his Australia jerseys that had been signed by several other members of the team. In another picture, the pair were seen enjoying what appeared to be a deep conversation by a pool in Sardinia. It appears he may publish some parts of their conversation on his Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, after the former Aussie Test skipper tagged the podcast in the image. Clarke and Sherborne celebrated their one-year anniversary in May, and now the cricketer has appointed her as his executive assistant During his Sardinia getaway, Clarke was also pictured filming with journalist Piers Morgan for the podcast. Morgan is known to be a big cricket fanatic. It comes after a sad detail was revealed that suggested that some of Clarke's former team-mates have cut him out of their lives. During a podcast, Phil Rothfield and Andrew Webster had revealed that the cricketer's former team-mates have very little to do with Clarke. The revelation stemmed from a confrontation he had in the dressing room with Simon Katich during Australia's 2009 Test series against South Africa. During a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which was also Matthew Hayden's final appearance in the Baggy Green cap. Clarke had lashed out at delays of the performance of team's song, Under the Southern Cross I Stand. He had been looking to rush off to fulfil plans away from the team. Katich was unimpressed by his actions, allegedly grabbing the batter by the throat as the confrontation escalated.
NDTV
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
When Lalit Modi Called Sushmita Sen His "Better Half" And The Internet Lost It
Three years ago, fugitive billionaire Lalit Modi sent the Internet into a tizzy after he referred to Sushmita Sen, Bollywood star and former Miss Universe, as his "better half". In a post that still exists, the ex-commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) shared a series of pictures with the Aarya actor on X, when it was still called Twitter. Just back in london after a whirling global tour #maldives # sardinia with the families - not to mention my #betterhalf @sushmitasen47 - a new beginning a new life finally. Over the moon. 🥰😘😍😍🥰💕💞💖💘💓 — Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) July 14, 2022 "Just back in London after a whirling global tour #maldives # sardinia with the families - not to mention my #betterhalf @sushmitasen47 - a new beginning, a new life finally. Over the moon," Lalit Modi wrote. What followed was a speculation storm. "Sushmita Sen marries Lalit Modi?" was what some of the headlines looked like. Within an hour, Lalit Modi issued a clarification. Just for clarity. Not married - just dating each other. That too it will happen one day. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 — Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) July 14, 2022 "Just for clarity. Not married - just dating each other. That too it will happen one day," he wrote. A day later, Sushmita Sen shared a cryptic post on Instagram, saying she was "not married" but "unconditionally surrounded by love". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushmita Sen (@sushmitasen47) "I'm in a happy place! Not married... no rings... and unconditionally surrounded by love. Enough clarification given... Now back to life and work! Thank you for sharing my happiness, always ... And for those who don't... it's #NOYB anyway. I love you guys!" she wrote. The Main Hoon Na actor took no names in her post in which she shared a photograph with her daughters, Renee and Alisah. In the middle of the social media frenzy, a section of people on the Internet labelled Sushmita Sen as a "gold digger". Days later, she clapped back at trolls, saying it was amusing to see many unknown friends and acquaintances passing comments on her personal life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushmita Sen (@sushmitasen47) "The so called intellectuals with their ignorant with their cheap & at times funny gossip The friends I never had & the acquaintances I've never sharing their grand opinions & deep knowledge of my life & the 'Gold Digger' all the way!!! Ah these geniuses!!! "I dig deeper than I've always (famously) preferred Diamonds!! And yes I still buy them myself!!!" she wrote. Months later, Lalit Modi deleted all the pictures with Sushmita Sen from his Instagram account and changed his bio and profile picture, fueling rumours of a split. In a 2023 interview, Sushmita Sen spoke about why she decided to reply to her naysayers with the post. "Sometimes I think when people keep quiet, their silence is mistaken for weakness or fear. I just needed to put out one post to let them know I am laughing. After that I was done with it. You can't be 47 years old having lived most of your life in the public eye and be afraid of the public... I have been one of those people who has been loved so much, that when this sort of stuff happens, I think it's okay, I accept it, sabki life mein kabhi na kabhi aisi kankan hoti hai. "But it in no way defines who I am. So, I had to put it out there to show, I find the memes funny, but if you are calling someone a gold digger, at least don't monetise it! Check your facts. I prefer diamonds, not gold... And if I was going to marry, I would be married to them, love. I don't try. I do it or I don't," she told Mid-Day. Earlier this year, Lalit Modi introduced his girlfriend Rima Bouri, a friend of 25 years, to the world on the occasion of Valentine's Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lalit Modi (@lalitkmodi) Lalit Modi is in the news once again. This time it's thanks to a video in which he is seen performing Frank Sinatra's "My Way" with Vijay Mallya, another fugitive billionaire, during a grand party in London over the last weekend. The video went viral in no time after Lalit Modi shared it on his Instagram page on Thursday.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘I did it my way': Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi's karaoke at London party fails to impress internet
Lalit Modi was captured partying with his 'good friend' Vijay Mallya at a lavish London party. What piqued people's interest was a moment when the duo dished out a karaoke performance. They sang Frank Sinatra's iconic music number "My Way'. Lalit Modi hosted a lavish summer party in London. Vijay Mallya was among the guets. (X/@LalitKModi) 'I did it #myway - a few memories from my annual summer party past Sunday at my house in London,' Lalit Modi wrote. He continued that he invited 310 people for the 'amazing night', and the guest list consisted of his 'friends and family'. In addition to Vijay Mallya, Chris Gayle was also spotted at the event. Modi also wrote a few words for Mallya. After thanking his guests, he shared, 'And to Vijay Mallya for his everlasting spirit of being there for me. Hope this video does not break the internet. Controversial for sure. But that what I do best.' Take a look at the video: What did social media say? While many reacted with hilarity, a few slammed and labelled them 'fugitives.' An individual posted, 'Sad reality that all fugitives are enjoying lavish lives after looting money from the Indian public.' Another added, 'I was waiting for the invitation. Hope I get it next summer.' A third commented, 'All, Please visit India.' A fourth wrote, 'Nazar na lage app dono ko.' In another post, Lalit Modi wrote about meeting Chris Gayle at his home in London. 'With the man himself the one and only #universeboss Chris Gayle at my home in London for my summer party. Presented me with his bat with which he scored the highest ever total by an individual person in an T20 match in 2013 for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru of 175 runs in just 66 balls. What an inning that was. And he was not out. The greatest entertainer in cricket of all times. I salute him (sic).'
