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  Donald Tusk, Polish PM says he received death threats after assassination attempt on Slovakia's PM

  World | May 16, 2024 21:08 IST

  Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote Thursday on X that he received death threats after the shooting of his Slovakian counterpart, Robert Fico.

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  Fico assassination bid: 'Lone wolf charged for shooting did not belong to any political group'

  World | May 16, 2024 18:30 IST

  Slovakian police have charged a man in connection with the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico, the country’s interior minister said Thursday.

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  PM Modi condemns 'cowardly and dastardly' shooting of Slovakia's Robert Fico, wishes speedy recovery

  World | May 16, 2024 9:47 IST

  A 71-year-old man shot Fico five times after he was leaving a government building, although the motive for the shooting remained unclear. Fico, 59, was admitted to a hospital for urgent treatment and was earlier reported in a life-threatening situation, but his condition has since improved.

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  Slovak PM Robert Fico no longer in life-threatening condition after 'assassination attempt'

  World | May 16, 2024 7:55 IST

  Fico, 59, who became PM for the third time last year, was shot five times by a 71-year-old man in Handlova on Wednesday. He was then transported by helicopter to the regional capital Banska Bystrica for urgent treatment and was earlier reported to be in a life-threatening condition.

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  Biden administration 'satisfied' with India's accountability in Pannun case: US envoy Garcetti

  World | May 10, 2024 10:09 IST

  Notably, the US has called on India to take the allegations of Indian involvement in the foiled murder plot of Khalistani separatist Pannun seriously and investigate. Pannun, designated as a terrorist in India, holds dual citizenship in the US and Canada.

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  Russia questions lack of 'reliable evidence' in Pannun case, accuses US of 'disrespecting' India

  World | May 09, 2024 7:59 IST

  Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the "unfounded" allegations reflect Washington's misunderstanding of national mentality and disrespect India as a state. She also accused the US of having a "neo-colonial mentality" and trying to interfere in India's ongoing elections.

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  'India should take this seriously and investigate': US on New Delhi's probe in Pannun case

  World | May 07, 2024 8:25 IST

  The US State Department said it is waiting for the results of India's investigation into the Pannun case and said that work in that regard was ongoing. This comes after a US report named an Indian intelligence officer allegedly involved in the foiled murder case of the Khalistani terrorist.

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  'We expect accountability': US State Dept on media report of India's involvement in Pannun case

  World | May 01, 2024 6:40 IST

  A report by the Washington Post named an Indian intelligence officer who was directly involved in the foiled assassination plot of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. India has rejected the report as making "unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter."

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  'Unwarranted, unsubstantiated imputations': India reacts to US report on Pannun case

  World | April 30, 2024 10:20 IST

  A report by the Washington Post named the Indian official, a former RAW chief, who was allegedly involved in the foiled assassination bid on Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. India has vehemently denied its involvement in the case, saying it goes against its official policy.

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  US-India drone deal approved after 'painstaking discussions' on Pannun foiled murder case: Senator

  World | February 03, 2024 13:59 IST

  US Senator Ben Cardin, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his concerns on the timing of the sale amid concerns about the alleged murder-for-hire plot. He approved the deal after the Biden administration assured him that India was investigating the case.

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  Pannun case: Indian national accused in murder plot can be extradited to US, rules Czech court

  World | January 20, 2024 10:46 IST

  A final decision on the extradition of Nikhil Gupta lies in the hands of Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek once the ruling is delivered to all parties in the case. Gupta had argued his identity was mistaken and that he was not the man the US was looking for, according to Czech media.

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  Pannun case: US objects to sending proof requested by Nikhil Gupta till he appears in New York court

  World | January 11, 2024 13:05 IST

  Gupta’s attorney filed a ‘Motion to Compel Production of Discovery’ on January 4 seeking to direct federal prosecutors to provide "defence materials" about the Pannun case. US District Judge Victor Marrero ordered the Biden administration to respond to a motion filed by Gupta's lawyers.

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  'Can cause significant damage...': Indian-American lawmakers on Pannun foiled murder plot

  World | December 16, 2023 11:17 IST

  The lawmakers welcomed India's decision to constitute an enquiry committee to probe the matter and stressed that it is critical to hold those responsible, including Indian government officials, accountable and provide assurances that such incidents are not repeated.

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  'India is a strategic partner but...': White House on 'foiled murder plot' of Khalistani terrorist

  World | December 08, 2023 9:36 IST

  The US commended India for taking the matter regarding the 'foiled murder plot' seriously and reiterated that it wants the case fully investigated and the accused held accountable. Meanwhile, FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to visit New Delhi next week to discuss the matter.

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  'Good and appropriate': US welcomes India's high level probe over foiled assassination plot

  World | December 01, 2023 10:31 IST

  Blinken, who is currently in Israel, declined to share further details on the matter as it was an ongoing legal matter. An Indian national was indicted with charges of murder-for-hire for plotting to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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  'Matter of concern': MEA after US indicts 'individual with links to Indian official' in failed plot

  World | November 30, 2023 13:28 IST

  Earlier, reports claimed that the US thwarted a plan for the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and warned India over concerns that it was involved in the plot. The 52-year-old Indian national Nikhil Gupta has been arrested and charged with murder-for-hire.

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  US charges Indian national for plot to kill Khalistani terrorist | What we know about Nikhil Gupta?

  World | November 30, 2023 12:06 IST

  Gupta has been charged with murder-on-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, said US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen. Authorities say that Gupta agreed to pay $100,000 to a 'hitman' to kill the 'victim' residing in New York.

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  Mohammad Deif: Know about Hamas' new 'Osama Bin Laden' who eluded Israeli attacks several times

  World | October 10, 2023 17:51 IST

  Mohammed Deif came was born and raised among an impoverished family in Gaza's Khan Younis Group. He joined Hamas in his 20s and rose through the ranks by orchestrating a series of suicide bombings and kidnappings, becoming Israel's most wanted man.

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  Ukraine detains alleged Russian informant involved in possible assassination of President Zelenskyy

  World | August 07, 2023 20:12 IST

  The woman was "collecting information for an airstrike during Zelenskyy's visit" to the Mykolaiv region last month, said Ukraine's Security Service.

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  Imran Khan is mentally unstable, has drug addiction, legs not fractured last year: Pakistan Minister

  World | May 26, 2023 19:26 IST

  "This is your prime minister about whom a five-member panel of senior doctors is saying that his mental stability is questionable. There was some inappropriate gesture," the Pakistan health minister said in a press conference.