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US charges Gautam Adani, nephew in $265 million bribery scandal linked to solar energy contracts

Adani Group Chairman and associates accused of offering massive bribes to secure state energy deals; codenames reveal secretive communications.

Manipur violence

Intel sources link fresh violence in Manipur to religion, drug trade: Report

The intelligence sources revealed that the 'Golden Triangle of drugs' — comprising Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar — is a major factor behind the unrest in Manipur. "Drug cartels in Myanmar, thriving in its dense forests where opium and poppy are cultivated, have extended their operations into Manipur," they said.

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Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol held in California: Report

According to sources in the Indian security establishment following his detention by US Immigration Department on Nov 14, three Federal Bureau of Investigation officials met senior officials of multiple Indian agencies, headed by a senior official of the Central Bureau of Investigation to discuss Anmol’s case status and the possibility regarding his deportation to India.

Manipur

Govt to deploy additional 5,000 CAPF personnel to violence-hit Manipur

Chairing a security review meeting with top security officials on Nov 18, the Union Home Minister directed all security forces to coordinate smoothly and focus on restoring peace in the state at the earliest. Violent protests rocked Manipur on Nov 17 following the recovery of the bodies of six Meiteis allegedly abducted and killed by Kuki militants.

Nigeria

Nigeria to honor PM Modi with rare GCON award received by Queen Elizabeth in 1969

The announcement of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi was made by Nigerian government as Modi arrived in Nigeria on Nov 17 for the first leg of his three-nation tour, which will also take him to Brazil and Guyana.

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Indefinite Curfew imposed, internet suspended in Manipur’s Imphal after fresh violence

Officials said agitators ransacked the houses of three legislators, including Chief Minister N Biren Singh's son-in-law R K Imo, who is also a legislator, and torched their properties on Nov 16 evening following the discovery of six bodies allegedly abducted and killed by militants in Jiribam. Indefinite curfew was imposed for an period in Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, and Thoubal due to developing law and order situation.

US

Delhi court grants exemption from personal appearence till Feb 3 to Vikash Yadav indicted in attempted murder of Khalistan separatist Pannun

Yadav recently moved an application before court seeking exemption from attending his case hearing citing a security threat to his life. US Department of Justice recently charged him with “murder-for-hire” and money laundering for his alleged plot to kill pro-Khalistan separatist figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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