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Nine Belgian Malinois Pups From Karnataka Village Head To Guard The Nation | India News

Nine Belgian Malinois Pups From Karnataka Village Head To Guard The Nation | India News

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Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 15:46 IST These dogs are trained to detect explosives, track suspects, guard sensitive installations and patrol difficult terrain. In many situations, they work where humans cannot. For India’s security forces, well-trained Malinois are not optional assets. They are silent partners in safety. Image: Canva On a normal day in Karwar of Karnataka, the kind where mornings usually begin with temple bells and the sound of cycles on narrow roads, something quietly powerful unfolded. There were no banners, no big speeches, no television vans. Just a small gathering, a few officials, and nine tiny puppies sitting in the shade, unaware that their lives were about to change forever. By the end of that morning, those puppies would no longer belong only to their breeder. They would belong to the nation. Raghavendra Bhat, a dog breeder from Ankola taluk in Karwar district, stood with a simple smile as he handed over nine Belgian Malinois pups to India’s security forces. It was not a grand ceremony. But for everyone present, it felt like a …

Mehul Choksi’s bail plea rejected by Belgian court, India pushes for extradition

Mehul Choksi’s bail plea rejected by Belgian court, India pushes for extradition

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A Belgian court has denied bail to Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case, following his recent arrest in Belgium on India’s request. India’s external affairs ministry confirmed ongoing efforts to extradite him. New Delhi: A court in Belgium has rejected the bail plea of Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case. The ruling came after a three-judge bench heard arguments from both sides. Choksi was arrested in Belgium last week following an official extradition request by Indian authorities. India’s external affairs ministry confirmed the arrest and said efforts were underway to bring him back. “As you are aware, based on our extradition request, he was arrested in Belgium. We are closely working with the Belgian side for his extradition to India so that he can face trial in the country,” said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal at a weekly media briefing. Ahead of the bail hearing, Choksi’s Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal had traveled to Antwerp and …

Belgian court rejects Choksi’s bail plea, says his lawyer

Belgian court rejects Choksi’s bail plea, says his lawyer

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Fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi. | Photo Credit: ANI A Belgian court on Tuesday (April 22, 2025) rejected the bail plea of Mehul Choksi, the diamond merchant who is a prime accused in the ₹13,000-crore PNB fraud case, his lawyer said. The diamantaire was arrested in Antwerp by the Belgian police on April 12 based on an extradition request moved by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). His lawyer Vijay Aggarwal said the bail plea of his client has been rejected during a court hearing on Tuesday. Mr. Choksi will contest his extradition from jail custody now, a senior official said. Mr. Choksi, 65, was located in Belgium last year after he reached there sometime in November 2023 on the grounds of getting medical treatment. He had been staying in Antigua after leaving India in 2018 and had taken citizenship of the Caribbean country even though his Indian citizenship is stated to be valid. At least two open-ended arrest warrants, issued by a special court in Mumbai in 2018 and …

From Antigua to Antwerp: How fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi landed in Belgian custody | Latest News India

From Antigua to Antwerp: How fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi landed in Belgian custody | Latest News India

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Apr 14, 2025 10:30 AM IST Mehul Choksi’s legal team has said that the fugitive Indian businessman has strong grounds to challenge the extradition request. Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for his alleged role in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, has been arrested in Belgium. Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi. (Antiguanewsroom) The arrest comes years after Mehul Choksi fled India in 2018 and acquired citizenship in Antigua. It was carried out following requests by Indian agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), acting on non-bailable warrants issued by Mumbai courts. However, Choksi is preparing for a legal battle. His defence team plans to seek bail and has said it will oppose the extradition move, news agency ANI reported. The legal team argues that Choksi has strong grounds to contest the extradition request, citing his health condition among other reasons, the report added. Here’s a quick timeline of events before his arrest: 2017: Mehul Choksi acquired Antiguan nationality. 2018: Choksi fled India, initially travelling to the …

Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By Belgian Veteran David Goffin In Miami

Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By Belgian Veteran David Goffin In Miami

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World number three Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock early exit from the Miami Open on Friday as Belgian veteran David Goffin fought back for an inspired 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. The 34-year-old Goffin beat Alcaraz three years ago in Astana in their last meeting and sensing the Spaniard was far from his best in the opening set, he went on the attack. The 55th-ranked Goffin, whose world ranking reached No.7 in 2017, struck some glorious winners while Alcaraz was struggling with unforced errors. The slightly built Goffin was up by a break in all three sets but having let Alcaraz recover in the first he showed poise and calm to stay on top. “It’s that kind of night that I will remember for sure — against Carlos and in a stadium like that. And the night that gave me a lot of confidence to continue,” Goffin said. Alcaraz was blunt in his assessment of his performance. “In general, it was a poor level from me, I didn’t …

Belgian star Emilie Dequenne dies at 43 from rare cancer | Hollywood

Belgian star Emilie Dequenne dies at 43 from rare cancer | Hollywood

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Mar 17, 2025 07:40 AM IST Belgian actor Emilie Dequenne has died after her cancer battle at the age of 43, her family confirmed. Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne died of a rare cancer Sunday in a hospital just outside Paris, her family and her agent told AFP. She was 43 years old. Belgian actor Emilie Dequenne has died after her cancer battle. She revealed in October 2023 that she was suffering from adrenocortical carcinoma, a cancer of the adrenal gland. Her first role in Rosetta, by the Dardenne brothers, launched her career after she won best actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in the film, which also won the Golden Palm. She picked up a string of other awards in appearances in mainly French-language films, including the 2009 movie The Girl on the Train and the 2012 drama Our Children. She returned to the Cannes film festival in 2024 to mark the 25th anniversary of her triumph there with the Dardenne brothers, and to promote the English-language disaster movie, Survive, released the …

Belgian Paraglider Dies After Mid-Air Collision In Himachal’s Bir-Billing

Belgian Paraglider Dies After Mid-Air Collision In Himachal’s Bir-Billing

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The man was a free-flying paraglider in his mid-60s, the officials said. (Representational) Shimla: A Belgian paraglider was killed after colliding with another paraglider mid-air in Himachal Pradesh’s Bir-Billing as his parachute failed to open after the crash, officials said on Wednesday. The accident took place on Tuesday, four days ahead of the week-long paragliding World Cup 2024 commencing in Bir-Billing in Kangra district on November 2. The two paragliders collided mid-air, leading to the death of Feyarets, a Belgian, while the other paraglider from Poland sustained injuries. Feyarets was a free-flying paraglider in his mid-60s, the officials said. Ten paragliders were flying simultaneously and two of them crashed with each other mid-air. Feyarets died as his reserved parachute did not open after the crash, Vinay Dhiman, Deputy Director, Tourism, Kangra, told PTI. Chances of accidents increase when free-fliers venture into high-risk zones or inner valleys with little knowledge of the topography and local wind conditions, Mr Dhiman said, adding, “We are in the process of documenting the thermals in the Bir-Billing area with the …

Belgian paraglider killed after colliding mid-air with another paraglider in Kangra’s Bir-Billing – India TV

Belgian paraglider killed after colliding mid-air with another paraglider in Kangra’s Bir-Billing – India TV

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Image Source : PIXABAY Representational Image Shimla: A Belgian paraglider was killed after colliding mid-air with another paraglider in Himachal’s Kangra district, five days ahead of the Paragliding World Cup 2024 set to take place in Bir-Billing, police said on Wednesday. Feyarets, a free-flying paraglider in his mid-sixties, had come to Bir-Billing for practice, ahead of the World Cup. Although both paragliders took off separately, they collided mid-air on Tuesday. Feyarets crashed into the forest, while the other paraglider got entangled in trees and suffered injuries. He was later rescued. Victim’s body is yet to be rescued: Police Police said that Feyaret’s body is yet to be recovered from the forest. This incident follows another fatality on October 23, 2023, when Polish paraglider Andrez died during a solo flight from Bir-Billing. Avinash Negi, Director of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS) in Manali, had earlier emphasised the need for enhanced safety measures in adventure sports, particularly paragliding. “A proposal to install special towers in high mountains to pinpoint the crash …

Anmol Kharb wins Belgian International, captures her maiden BWF title

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Young Indian shuttler Anmol Kharb won her maiden international title after defeating Amalie Schulz of Denmark in the final of Belgian International 2024 on Saturday. Anmol defeated seventh-seeded Amalie in a three-game thriller that went on for 60 minutes. Anmol won 24-22, 12-21, 21-10. This is a back-to-back three-game contest for Anmol as she defeated higher-ranked Kaloyana Nalbantova in the semifinals. In a grueling three-game contest, Anmol displayed her tremendous grit and fitness as she prevailed in the final in 76 minutes. Currently ranked 222nd in the world, Anmol first defeated world number 68 Kaloyana in the semis and then she defeated World number 80 Amalie Schulz in the final. Prior to the semifinal, Anmol won all her matches in straight games in the tournament. Starting the tournament as a qualifier, Anmol defeated Carla Dubois of France and Sophia Noble of Italy in the Qualifiers. In the main draw of the event, she retained her form and beat Emilie Drouin of France in the Round of 32. In the round of 16, Rachel Sugden of …

Anmol Kharb reaches Belgian International final, chases maiden title

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Promising Indian shuttler Anmol Kharb reached the final of the Belgian International on Friday. He will now look forward to winning her maiden BWF title. Anmol, who rose to fame in February for helping India win the historic Badminton Asia Team Championships title, defeated higher-ranked Kaloyana Nalbantova in the semifinals. In a gruelling three-game contest, Anmol displayed her tremendous grit and fitness as she prevailed in the final in 76 minutes. Anmol, currently ranked 222nd in the world, made a brisk start to the match as she took a game lead winning the opening game 21-13. However, the World No. 68 Kaloyana, who represents Bulgaria, forced the decider by claiming the topsy-turvy second game 26-24. The 17-year-old Indian player had the chance to wrap up the contest in straight games. However, Kaloyana edged her to push the match into the third game. In the decider, another close game prevailed but Anmol held her nerves to win the game 21-9 and the contest. The Indian player will face World No. 80 Amalie Schulz of Denmark in …