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A high court in Scotland has sentenced Naijil Paul , a British national of Indian origin, to seven years and nine months in prison for the rape of a colleague and for sexually assaulting two other women at his care home workplace in North Lanarkshire . The sentencing marks the culmination of a prolonged legal process that began in 2018 , was disrupted when Paul fled to India in 2019 , and concluded after his extradition earlier this year. BACKGROUND OF THE CASE In 2018, Paul, then 47 years old and employed as a manager in a care home, allegedly used his position of authority to exploit and sexually assault multiple women. The core incidents include: Rape of a colleague , whom he threatened with dismissal if she did not comply. Sexual assault of a 19-year-old care assistant . Sexual assault of a 21-year-old care worker , whom he touched without consent and attempted to kiss. In December 2019, shortly before his trial, Paul traveled to Kochi, India, claiming his fathe...

US Supreme Court Clears Way for 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana's Extradition to India The extradition of Pakistani-origin businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana , convicted in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks , has taken a significant step forward. The US Supreme Court recently denied Rana’s petition to prevent his extradition to India, bringing the process closer to fruition. Background on the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks The 26/11 Mumbai attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist strikes carried out by the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from November 26–29, 2008 . Key Facts: Targets: Major landmarks including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), and Nariman House. Casualties: Over 164 people killed , including foreign nationals, and more than 300 injured. Attackers: 10 gunmen trained in Pakistan infiltrated Mumbai via sea routes. Mastermind: The attacks were planned and executed und...

India Stands Firm in Supporting UN Resolution Backing Palestinian Bid for Full Membership In a significant diplomatic move, India has thrown its weight behind a United Nations resolution supporting the full membership of Palestine, underscoring its longstanding commitment to a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.  The Resolution's Passage The resolution, which garnered overwhelming support in the UN General Assembly, calls upon the Security Council to give "favorable consideration" to Palestine's bid for full membership. According to reports, the resolution secured a resounding majority of 143 votes in favor, with India among the nations backing the text. India's Diplomatic Stance  India's stance on the Israel-Palestine issue has consistently emphasized the need for a negotiated two-state solution. While condemning acts of terrorism, including recent attacks by Hamas, India has reiterated its support for the establishment of a sovereign and in...