India, Nepal Finalise Assistance Pact

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

International

India and Nepal have completed the draft of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and agreed to work on revising their long-standing Extradition Treaty. The decisions were made during the Home Secretary-level talks held in New Delhi on July 22 and 23, 2025, marking the first such meeting

National

Nehal Modi Arrested in US on India’s Extradition Request

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

Nehal Modi, the brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request by Indian authorities. The development marks a critical step in India’s efforts to bring back key individuals linked to one of the largest financial frauds in the country’s banking history. Arrest Linked to ₹14,000 Crore […]

National

Vanuatu Cancels Lalit Modi’s Passport Amid Extradition Concerns

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2025

Vanuatu’s Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, has directed the Citizenship Commission to revoke the passport of Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This decision follows revelations that Interpol twice declined India’s requests for an alert notice against Modi due to insufficient judicial evidence. Vanuatu’s Stance on Citizenship

International

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition Stay Request

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Tahawwur Rana's plea to halt his extradition to India, where he faces charges for involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

International

U.S. Supreme Court Approves Extradition of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana to India

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, to India for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana is accused of collaborating with David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American terrorist and key conspirator in the attacks that resulted in 166 fatalities, including six Americans, […]

International

Bangladesh Pressures India for Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim government has escalated its efforts to secure the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently residing in India. Hasina sought refuge in India after her ousting during mass protests in August 2024. The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has since issued arrest warrants against her, accusing her and several