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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Lko reports first COVID case, patient recovers at home
The first COVID-19 case of the current wave was reported in Lucknow, with health officials confirming on Tuesday that the patient, an elderly resident of the Ashiana locality, has recovered and is currently isolating at home. According to district surveillance officer Dr N Nirav, the patient had recently returned from a trip to Uttarakhand on May 14 and developed symptoms days later. He underwent testing for the new COVID-19 variant on May 21, which returned positive. 'His condition has improved, and he is recovering at home. His family members are also in good health,' said Dr Nirav. Chief medical officer Dr NB Singh confirmed that the man had consulted an acquaintance working at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute (SGPGI) regarding his symptoms before opting for a test. 'He met someone he knew who works at SGPGI and, after discussing the symptoms of the new variant, decided to get tested. Fortunately, he recovered quickly,' Dr Singh stated. Meanwhile, a 71-year-old man from Firozabad, who had tested positive for COVID-19 at a private lab, died at SN Medical College and Hospital in Agra early Tuesday. However, health officials said the man had multiple serious health conditions, and an RT-PCR test could not be conducted before his death. Dr Amit Rawat, additional chief medical officer officiating as CMO Agra, said, 'The patient had been admitted to a private hospital in Agra with major ailments, including a head injury, kidney issues, breathing difficulties, and other chronic problems.' He was shifted to SN Medical College on Monday night after reportedly testing positive at a private lab. Dr Prashant Gupta, principal of SN Medical College, said the patient was kept in the emergency isolation ward as a precaution, as no official COVID-19 report was provided. 'He died at 6:30 am on Tuesday before the RT-PCR test could be conducted. He was treated as a COVID suspect, but the cause of death was the existing serious ailments,' Dr Gupta added.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morgantown student to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — A 7th grader from Mountaineer Middle School will be one of two West Virginians competing in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee next week. Nirav Nimbarte qualified for the national competition after winning the regional spelling bee back in March. Nirav is 12 years old and enjoys playing the piano, playing outside and playing and watching sports. According to his Scripps bio, his favorite subject is math, his favorite author is Rick Riordan and his favorite candy is Sour Patch Kids. Nirav was recognized at his school's end-of-the-year celebration walk this week alongside other spellers, athletes and club members. You can watch that walk in the player above. The other West Virginian who will be competing is Charvitha Sanjaya, an 8th grader from John Adams Middle School in Charleston, WV. This is the most commonly misspelled word in West Virginia, data says Nirav and Charvitha will compete in the preliminary round of the spelling bee on Tuesday, May 27. If they move on, they will compete in later rounds on Wednesday and Thursday. You can watch the National Spelling Bee live on Ion Plus here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UK judge notes 'confidential impediment' in Nirav Modi extradition case
Nirav Modi's bail plea was rejected by a London High Court judge, citing a 'confidential impediment' hindering his extradition to India. Despite arguments about the delay and his health, the judge deemed the risk of Modi absconding too high. The confidential proceedings, possibly related to an asylum application, remain a key factor in the ongoing legal battle. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A London High Court judge who refused Nirav Modi's latest bail application this week has taken note in his judgment of a " confidential impediment " in the long-drawn extradition proceedings against the imprisoned diamantaire wanted in India on fraud and money laundering charges Justice Michael Fordham on Thursday concluded at a Royal Courts of Justice bail hearing that there are substantial grounds for believing that if released on bail, the 54-year-old businessman would "fail to surrender" and his risk of absconding remained Nirav's barrister argued in favour of his bail from London's Thameside prison based on the "long passage of time" without trial, the judge highlighted the constraints of a "confidential" process that prevented his surrender to the Indian authorities even though the legal process related to his extradition had "run its course"."There is a 'legal reason' which relates to 'confidential proceedings'. The nature of this is known to the applicant (Nirav Modi), and his lawyers; it is known to the Home Office, but apart from what I have recorded, nothing is known by the CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] or by the Government of India, nor by this court," Justice Fordham barrister Nicholas Hearn, appearing on behalf of the Indian authorities, confirmed to the court that he "recognises and respects" the fact of the "existing confidential impediment" and the fact of its confidentiality, for "whatever reason it is being kept confidential"."It is appropriate, in the circumstances, that the court should proceed with the same recognition and respect. But the consequence is this: there is, as a result, a significant limitation to what this court can realistically assess, when considering the risks and implications in this case, and for that matter when considering how to characterise the now long passage of time," the judge concluded in his confidential proceedings, alluded to at various previous court hearings linked with Nirav Modi, are believed to refer to an asylum application , but the exact nature of the matter is Nirav has remained in prison in London since his arrest in March 2019 and has made at least seven previous bail attempts, which have all been rejected because he poses a flight Fordham said he considered the legal appropriateness for him to consider the latest bail application "afresh" and with a "clean slate"."I have had close regard to the points which have been made about the human cost of detention. That includes all of the points that have been advanced about physical and mental health, including in terms of deterioration and delays in treatment, and the concerns very properly raised in the clinicians' expert evidence," Justice Fordham's judgment said."I have also taken account of the evidence about assaults and threats and the prospect of coercion... But I am not able to conclude that, when put alongside the other relevant features of the case, they can serve to displace or undermine the assessment which I have described (against bail)," it are three sets of criminal proceedings against Nirav Modi in India - the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case of fraud in the Punjab National Bank (PNB), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case relating to the alleged laundering of the proceeds of that fraud, and a third set of criminal proceedings involving alleged interference with evidence and witnesses in the CBI April 2021, then UK home secretary, Priti Patel, ordered his extradition to face these charges in the Indian courts after a prima facie case was established against him.
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
‘Risk of absconding high': UK judge notes ‘confidential impediment' in Nirav Modi extradition case
A London High Court judge who refused Nirav Modi's latest bail application this week has taken note in his judgment of a 'confidential impediment' in the long-drawn extradition proceedings against the imprisoned diamantaire wanted in India on fraud and money laundering charges. Justice Michael Fordham on Thursday concluded at a Royal Courts of Justice bail hearing that there are substantial grounds for believing that if released on bail, the 54-year-old businessman would 'fail to surrender' and his risk of absconding remained high. While Nirav's barrister argued in favour of his bail from London's Thameside prison based on the 'long passage of time' without trial, the judge highlighted the constraints of a 'confidential' process that prevented his surrender to the Indian authorities even though the legal process related to his extradition had 'run its course'. 'There is a 'legal reason' which relates to 'confidential proceedings'. The nature of this is known to the applicant (Nirav Modi), and his lawyers; it is known to the Home Office, but apart from what I have recorded, nothing is known by the CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] or by the Government of India, nor by this court,' Justice Fordham states. CPS barrister Nicholas Hearn, appearing on behalf of the Indian authorities, confirmed to the court that he 'recognises and respects' the fact of the 'existing confidential impediment' and the fact of its confidentiality, for 'whatever reason it is being kept confidential'. 'It is appropriate, in the circumstances, that the court should proceed with the same recognition and respect. But the consequence is this: there is, as a result, a significant limitation to what this court can realistically assess, when considering the risks and implications in this case, and for that matter when considering how to characterise the now long passage of time,' the judge concluded in his ruling. The confidential proceedings, alluded to at various previous court hearings linked with Nirav Modi, are believed to refer to an asylum application, but the exact nature of the matter is unclear. Meanwhile, Nirav has remained in prison in London since his arrest in March 2019 and has made at least seven previous bail attempts, which have all been rejected because he poses a flight risk. Justice Fordham said he considered the legal appropriateness for him to consider the latest bail application 'afresh' and with a 'clean slate'. 'I have had close regard to the points which have been made about the human cost of detention. That includes all of the points that have been advanced about physical and mental health, including in terms of deterioration and delays in treatment, and the concerns very properly raised in the clinicians' expert evidence,' Justice Fordham's judgment said. 'I have also taken account of the evidence about assaults and threats and the prospect of coercion… But I am not able to conclude that, when put alongside the other relevant features of the case, they can serve to displace or undermine the assessment which I have described (against bail),' it said. There are three sets of criminal proceedings against Nirav Modi in India – the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case of fraud in the Punjab National Bank (PNB), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case relating to the alleged laundering of the proceeds of that fraud, and a third set of criminal proceedings involving alleged interference with evidence and witnesses in the CBI proceedings. In April 2021, then UK home secretary, Priti Patel, ordered his extradition to face these charges in the Indian courts after a prima facie case was established against him.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UK court refuses Nirav Modi bail for 8th time
Nirav Modi (File photo) LONDON: A high court judge in London on Thursday has refused fugitive Indian businessman Nirav Modi bail for the eighth time. Justice Fordham said: 'There are substantial grounds for believing that if released by me on bail that applicant would fail to surrender and interfere with witnesses.' Nirav has been in prison in the UK for over six years since he was arrested on an extradition warrant in March 2019 charged with defrauding Punjab National Bank of over $1 billion. Nirav's barrister Edward Fitzgerald KC argued that Nirav had been held as an undertrial a disproportionate length of time, that all his co-defendants in India, including one Shetty, who Fitzgerald described as 'the main mover' in the scam, had got bail, and that there was no chance of Nirav absconding. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4 sätt att pensionera sig bekvämt med 3 miljoner kr Fisher Invest. Norden Undo 'What the Christian Michel and Jagtar Johal and Latifa case, and countless others, show, including the murder and attempted murder in Canada and America, is that the reach of the Indian govt is practically limitless. The idea he could go to Vanuatu and there be safe from the govt of India is utterly ridiculous,' Fitzgerald said. 'They will either send a hit squad to get him or kidnap him or lean on govt to deport him to India.' The judge questioned this, saying if the Indian govt's power were limitless, couldn't they get him in the UK?'He is safe in the UK as police give Osman warnings,' he said. Fitzgerald claimed Michel was 'blindfolded, handcuffed and flown on private jet from the UAE to India', that Johal was 'kidnapped on the street', and Latifa was 'kidnapped' by the Indian authorities 'These make the danger of extrajudicial retaliation or reprisals even greater,' he said. He said Nirav did not have the resources to flee as his assets had been depleted through being frozen and confiscated. He also said the alleged interference with witnesses was seven years ago, and since then there had been no further such incident even though he has a phone in prison. 'Six years in jail is too long' he said, explaining a 'confidential legal matter' that began in April 2018 was holding up his extradition. Nicholas Hearn, representing the Indian govt, said if his fears of state reprisals were genuine, what were the chances of him voluntarily surrendering to go back to India?
