The US Department of Justice has indicted former RAW operative Vikash Yadav for allegedly plotting to assassinate pro-Khalistan extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Partnering with accused narcotics trafficker Nikhil Gupta, Yadav reportedly offered $100,000 to a DEA undercover agent posing as a hitman. This case highlights increasing transnational repression targeting diaspora communities in the US.

A court case involving 33 alleged members of a Kurdish smuggling gang is under way in northern France. 

​A court case involving 33 alleged members of a Kurdish smuggling gang is under way in northern France.  

Vistara’s Delhi-London flight on Oct 18 was diverted to Frankfurt following a social media security threat. The Boeing 787 landed safely in Frankfurt, underwent mandatory security checks, and later continued its journey to London. The incident marks a continuation of recent hoax threats targeting Indian carriers.