Nikhil Gupta was arrested by Czech authorities in Prague in June 2023 at the request of US authorities and extradited to the USA in June 2024. He has been jailed in Brooklyn ever since. In November 2023, officials from the US Justice Department announced charges against Gupta.
The embassy further advised Indian nationals and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) in Iran to exercise caution and avoid areas where protests are being held.
Despite a 2024 indictment, Shaikh continued operations through ksinternationalpharmacy.com and Indiamart, using a false furniture profile to mask pharmaceutical sales. Sadiq was found to have been using a Hindu name, Rakesh Sharma, as alias.
An anti-immigrant narrative has recently gained popularity in Ireland. People supporting the narrative are blaming the immigrants, including Indians for a number of local problems, including the housing crisis in the country.
The Central Government stated that out of around 20000 Indian nationals in Ukraine, 30% had already reached India and 30% are in the neighboring countries. Efforts are underway to rescue the rest.
As per the India-Pakistan ‘Agreement on Consular Access’ signed on May 21, 2008, the two countries biannually exchange lists of civilian prisoners and fisherman apprehended for violating territorial restrictions.