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Pro-Palestinian delegates to Chicago DNC to push for Israel arms embargo

The United States approved $20 billion in additional arms sales to Israel on Tuesday

Pro-Palestinian delegates to Chicago DNC to push for Israel arms embargo
Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 8:42 AM IST

Sanjay Bhandari case: Court issues NBW against UK national Sumit Chaddha

"Cognizance of the offence of money laundering as defined in u/Sec. 3 r/w Sec. 17 punishable u/Sec. 4 of PMLA, 2002, has already been taken on October 5, 2020," noted the court

Sanjay Bhandari case: Court issues NBW against UK national Sumit Chaddha
Updated On : 26 Dec 2023 | 11:29 AM IST

UK court approves extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari to India

A UK court on Monday ruled that Sanjay Bhandari, an accused middleman and consultant in arms deals, can be extradited to India to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering. The 60-year-old faced two extradition requests from the Indian authorities, the first related to money laundering and the second to tax evasion. District Judge Michael Snow, who heard the case at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London earlier this year, concluded that there are no bars to him being extradited and decided to send the case to UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who is authorised to order the extradition based on the court order. As I am satisfied that extradition is compatible with the defendant's Convention rights, I must send this case to the Secretary of State [Braverman] for a decision as to whether the defendant is to be extradited, Judge Snow said in his judgment. However, I only do so on the basis of the Assurances that have been provided by the Government, he said, with reference

UK court approves extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari to India
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 11:37 PM IST

India, world's biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers

India aims to produce as much as half its defence equipment at home, a senior government official said on condition of anonymity

India, world's biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers
Updated On : 18 May 2022 | 8:29 PM IST
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 12:26 PM IST

Russia accounted for half of India's arms imports during 2016-20

Although India's reliance on Russia has been declining, Russia still accounts for most of India's arms imports

Russia accounted for half of India's arms imports during 2016-20
Updated On : 26 Feb 2022 | 1:52 AM IST

Greek parliament approves $3.4 bn worth arms deals with France

Lawmakers also voted in favour of adding six new Rafale fighter jets to an existing order for 18 planes, six of them newly built and 12 that were previously in service in the French air force

Greek parliament approves $3.4 bn worth arms deals with France
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 8:00 AM IST

Japan, Indonesia sign pact to transfer arms amid China concerns

Japan and Indonesia signed a pact on Tuesday allowing the transfer of Japanese defense equipment and technology to Jakarta as the two countries strengthen their military ties

Japan, Indonesia sign pact to transfer arms amid China concerns
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 10:09 PM IST

India's arms import dip by 33% between 2011-15 and 2016-20: Report

The report is by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said

India's arms import dip by 33% between 2011-15 and 2016-20: Report
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 7:11 PM IST

US to seek five-year extension of key arms control treaty with Russia

Biden's nominee for Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that Biden would extend the treaty

US to seek five-year  extension of key arms control treaty with Russia
Updated On : 22 Jan 2021 | 6:47 AM IST

US senators seek to stop Donald Trump's $23 billion in arms sales to UAE

The huge sale could alter the balance of power in the Middle East, and members of Congress have chafed at the administration's attempt to rush it through

US senators seek to stop Donald Trump's $23 billion in arms sales to UAE
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 8:14 AM IST

US plans sale of 50 stealth F-35 fighter jets to UAE in $23 bn arms deal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had authorized the sale in keeping with the administration''s Middle East peace efforts

US plans sale of 50 stealth F-35 fighter jets to UAE in $23 bn arms deal
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 11:47 PM IST

The US approves sale of $600 million in MQ-9 armed drones to Taiwan

The Trump administration has notified Congress that it has approved the sale of $600 million in armed drones to Taiwan, the latest in a series of arms transfers for the island

The US approves sale of $600 million in MQ-9 armed drones to Taiwan
Updated On : 04 Nov 2020 | 7:36 AM IST

2 Russian arms deals likely next week, weaponry worth $15 bn in pipeline

Weaponry worth $15 billion in Moscow pipeline, underlining Russia's status as India's premier arms supplier

2 Russian arms deals likely next week, weaponry worth $15 bn in pipeline
Updated On : 15 Mar 2020 | 9:05 AM IST

Saudi to evaluate Kalyani group's artillery guns Bharat 52, Garuda V2

It has been learnt that the two types of gun systems - both designed and developed by Kalyani Group - are being sent later this year to Saudi Arabia for trial evaluation

Saudi to evaluate Kalyani group's artillery guns Bharat 52, Garuda V2
Updated On : 07 Feb 2020 | 2:54 AM IST

US approves billion-dollar arms deal with Australia

The main contractor for the major shipment will be Arizona-based arms giant Raytheon.

US approves billion-dollar arms deal with Australia
Updated On : 25 Apr 2016 | 9:08 PM IST