The QUAD summit is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24) as leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the US will meet in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global issues. Ahead of this the US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida.

QUAD Summit 2022: US President Biden holds bilateral with Japan PM Kishida

The QUAD summit is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24) as leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the US will meet in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global issues. The summit eyes unity against China threat.

QUAD Summit 2022: Summit eyes unity against China threat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Quad summit on Tuesday (May 24), where he will meet the leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Quad summit on Tuesday (May 24), where he will meet the leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia. Before boarding the plane, PM Modi on Sunday said that the Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest. PM Modi received a rousing welcome when he reached Tokyo Monday morning. On his first day, he met with business leaders and held talks aiming to boost investments in India. PM Modi chaired a roundtable with Japanese business leaders where top executives and CEOs of 34 Japanese companies participated. Quad Summit 2022 Live Updates: PM Modi meets Indian diaspora As per the official statement, the companies were from various sectors, including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, steel, technology, trading and banking and finance. The Indian Prime Minister also said that how India has attracted a record FDI of USD 84 billion in the previous financial year despite a slump in global FDI. The official release also noted: "He invited greater participation by Japanese companies in India and proposed celebrating Japan's contribution to India's development journey in the form of a 'Japan Week'". ALSO READ | Quad Summit 2022: Japanese kid's fluent Hindi impresses Indian PM Narendra Modi, watch his reaction On Tuesday, PM Modi will attend the Quad summit (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), which is widely regarded as a counterweight to China that builds its economic and military weight in the Indo-Pacific region. As far as China is concerned, what steps Quad is likely to take to ensure a free Indo-Pacific, especially after US President Joe Biden said that the US remains committed to Japan's defence. Biden also announced that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative touted as a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion. Watch this in-depth report: × Biden also said that China was "flirting with danger" and said the US would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invaded. On being asked whether the US would intervene militarily in case an against has been made to forcibly take control of Taiwan, Biden said, "That's the commitment we made." China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be unified with the mainland. "We agreed with the One China policy, we signed on to it... but the idea that (Taiwan) can be taken by force is just not appropriate. It will dislocate the entire region and be another action similar to what happened in Ukraine," said Biden. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a tragic end to a quarry accident that occurred in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the mortal remains of the fourth individual were retrieved on Sunday night. The accident was caused after unstable boulders tumbled down into a 300-feet-deep, 50-feet-wide quarry where workers were operating heavy vehicles, loading rocks etc, on Saturday (14th May) night.&nbsp;

While the district Police and Fi Service in Tirunelveli were the first responders to the accident, a 30-member team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was also pressed into action from the day after the accident.&nbsp;

There had been a breakthrough in the initial days when NDRF personnel had recovered three persons alive. However, one of them succumbed to his injuries after reaching the hospital. Thereafter, owing to the challenges in clearing the heavy debris, further risks of falling rocks and resultant delays, none else could be rescued alive.&nbsp;

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According to the NDRF personnel, they had been utilizing Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue equipment, which includes Heartbeat detectors and thermal imaging cameras that can be used to locate and trace any signs of life under the debris.

However, three days into the search and rescue operation, hope began to fade regarding the possibility of recovering trapped workers alive. Of the total six workers who had been trapped, only two have been recovered alive and are recuperating, whereas, the mortal remains of four others were recovered.&nbsp;

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In a tragic end to a quarry accident that occurred in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the mortal remains of the fourth individual were retrieved on Sunday night.

In a tragic end to a quarry accident that occurred in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the mortal remains of the fourth individual were retrieved on Sunday night. The accident was caused after unstable boulders tumbled down into a 300-feet-deep, 50-feet-wide quarry where workers were operating heavy vehicles, loading rocks etc, on Saturday (14th May) night. While the district Police and Fi Service in Tirunelveli were the first responders to the accident, a 30-member team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was also pressed into action from the day after the accident. There had been a breakthrough in the initial days when NDRF personnel had recovered three persons alive. However, one of them succumbed to his injuries after reaching the hospital. Thereafter, owing to the challenges in clearing the heavy debris, further risks of falling rocks and resultant delays, none else could be rescued alive. Terrible end to the quarry accident in #Tirunelveli #TamilNadu 4dead, 2 rescued & recuperating after 8-day-long search & rescue ops Mortal remains of last (4th victim) being recovered late last night Most of them were daily wage earners -cleaners, drivers, loading staff etc. https://t.co/3awqud7CdZ pic.twitter.com/6JoVKu5Zrz — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) May 23, 2022 × According to the NDRF personnel, they had been utilizing Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue equipment, which includes Heartbeat detectors and thermal imaging cameras that can be used to locate and trace any signs of life under the debris. However, three days into the search and rescue operation, hope began to fade regarding the possibility of recovering trapped workers alive. Of the total six workers who had been trapped, only two have been recovered alive and are recuperating, whereas, the mortal remains of four others were recovered. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Besides interacting with the Indian community in Japan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also take part in a business event in Tokyo on the sidelines of the QUAD Summit.

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi will hold bilateral with US President Biden in Tokyo

Ahead of the Quad summit in Tokyo, US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

QUAD Summit 2022: US President Biden lays out new Asia-Pacific trade pact during QUAD meet

Quad Summit 2022: PM Narendra Modi receives rousing welcome in Tokyo, meets top business leaders - see pics

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held bilateral talks in Tokyo ahead of the QUAD summit. Both leaders committed to monitoring Chinese naval movements and China-Russia joint exercises.

QUAD Summit 2022: Japan, US commit to monitor Chinese naval movements

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Japanese business leaders in Tokyo, where he will be attending the QUAD Summit on Tuesday. In addition to holding talks with the Japanese prime minister, PM Modi will be meeting US President Joe Biden.

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi meets business leaders in Tokyo ahead of QUAD meet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chairman of NEC Corporation Nobuhiro Endo in Tokyo as part of his two-day visit to the country. PM Modi also interacted with Japanese business leaders ahead of QUAD meet.

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi meets chairman of NEC corporation and other business leaders

United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 23) said that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative. The alliance is deemed a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region.&nbsp;

Biden embarked on an East Asia trip where he visited South Korea and then arrived in Japan to attend the four-nation Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24).&nbsp;

Ahead of the Quad summit in Tokyo, Biden launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in the Japanese capital in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.&nbsp;

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At a press conference alongside the Japanese PM, Biden said, "The United States and Japan, together with 11 other nations will be launching" the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.&nbsp;

Biden added, "This framework is a commitment to working with our close friends and partners in the region on challenges that matter most to ensuring economic competitiveness in the 21st century".&nbsp;

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As per the US, the deal will provide a way to sort through key issues from climate change to supply chain resilience and digital trade to the countries that join. Although, the deal doesn't offer tariff relief or market access to the countries.&nbsp;

The framework will help countries together to negotiate the various aspects of trade and also to discuss how to consider potential future members, including China, which is not taking part, officials told reporters. Taiwan was also left out of the initial talks.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 23) said that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative. The alliance is deemed a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region. Biden embarked on an East Asia trip where he visited South Korea and then arrived in Japan to attend the four-nation Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24). Ahead of the Quad summit in Tokyo, Biden launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in the Japanese capital in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Quad Summit 2022 | Live Updates: Indian PM pens op-ed for Japanese daily, hails India-Japan ties At a press conference alongside the Japanese PM, Biden said, "The United States and Japan, together with 11 other nations will be launching" the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Biden added, "This framework is a commitment to working with our close friends and partners in the region on challenges that matter most to ensuring economic competitiveness in the 21st century". List of countries who will be 'initial partners' of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework released: US Australia Brunei India Indonesia Japan South Korea Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam WATCH | Biden, Kishida hold joint press conference: US reiterates commitment to Japan's defence × ALSO READ | Quad Summit 2022: Japanese kid's fluent Hindi impresses Indian PM Narendra Modi, watch his reaction As per the US, the deal will provide a way to sort through key issues from climate change to supply chain resilience and digital trade to the countries that join. Although, the deal doesn't offer tariff relief or market access to the countries. The framework will help countries together to negotiate the various aspects of trade and also to discuss how to consider potential future members, including China, which is not taking part, officials told reporters. Taiwan was also left out of the initial talks. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US President Joe Biden and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attended a joint news conference after their bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiko Taniguchi, Former Special Adviser to Shinzo Abe brings you more insights from the meeting.

Biden, Kishida Talks: Both leaders discuss expansion of Japanese military capabilities

India's commerce minister Piyush Goyal is leading the team India at the World Economic Forum in Davos. While speaking to WION exclusively, Piyush Goyal said that India is evolving with changing times. Next few years going to be India's time in Global economy.

Davos World Economic Forum: India's Commerce minister Piyush Goyal speaks to WION

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a hectic week ahead, he will have 40 hours for 23 engagements. Japan will be hosting all the high stakes meetings and the Indian PM will be attending the Quad summit on Tuesday, May 24 and separate bilateral meetings are also scheduled with the group leaders. WION's managing editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay joins us exclusive from Tokyo.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a busy week ahead, he will have 40 hours for 23 engagements. Japan will be hosting all the high-stakes meetings, the Indian prime minister will be attending the Quad summit on Tuesday, May 24. He will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from all 4 nations.

Quad Summit 2022: Indian PM Narendra Modi embarks on visit to Japan

US President Joe Biden arrived in Japan for the 2nd leg of an Asia trip. Biden will use his trip to launch Indo-Pacific economic framework. He will also meet Japanese leadership on Monday. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Spencer Critchley, strategic affairs expert.

Quad Summit 2022: Joe Biden to meet Japanese leadership in Tokyo

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan to attend the Quad leaders meeting on May 24 (Tuesday) but there's an interesting fact revealed regarding his travel. It has been revealed that PM Modi prefers night travel for foreign tours, India-based news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

Ahead of the summit, PM Modi on Sunday (May 22) tweeted: "This evening, I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest."&nbsp;

After analysing his travelling patterns, it has been understood that PM Modi apparently prefers night travel. ANI reported that PM Modi tries to save time. Most of the time, he attends engagements and meetings the next day and after that, he again travels in case needed.&nbsp;

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Earlier this month, PM Modi was on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France. He recently visited Nepal on Buddha Jayanti. ANI analysed his travel timings as it reported that PM Modi spent just one night in Germany and Denmark each.&nbsp;

PM Modi will be leaving on May 22 night for the Quad summit, where he will hold meetings with world leaders, and top businessmen, and will also address the Indian community.&nbsp;

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As per ANI, a source who knows PM Modi for several years explained that long back in the early nineties he used to put the special frequent-flyer card to good use.&nbsp;

The source added that PM Modi used to visit the destinations during the day and usually take the last flight back so that hotel-stay money could be saved. He used to sleep in the plane and airports very often, the source added.&nbsp;

Ahead of the visit, PM Modi in a statement said: "In Japan, I will also participate in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will provide an opportunity for the leaders of the four Quad countries to review the progress of Quad initiatives. We will also exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest."&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan to attend the Quad leaders meeting on May 24 (Tuesday) but there's an interesting fact revealed regarding his travel. It has been revealed that PM Modi prefers night travel for foreign tours, India-based news agency ANI reported. Ahead of the summit, PM Modi on Sunday (May 22) tweeted: "This evening, I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest." After analysing his travelling patterns, it has been understood that PM Modi apparently prefers night travel. ANI reported that PM Modi tries to save time. Most of the time, he attends engagements and meetings the next day and after that, he again travels in case needed. WION @ Quad: Updates from Japan Earlier this month, PM Modi was on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France. He recently visited Nepal on Buddha Jayanti. ANI analysed his travel timings as it reported that PM Modi spent just one night in Germany and Denmark each. PM Modi will be leaving on May 22 night for the Quad summit, where he will hold meetings with world leaders, and top businessmen, and will also address the Indian community. ALSO READ | Quad summit 2022: Here's PM Narendra Modi's schedule for Tokyo visit This evening, I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest. https://t.co/xTSH2sTYI1 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2022 × As per ANI, a source who knows PM Modi for several years explained that long back in the early nineties he used to put the special frequent-flyer card to good use. The source added that PM Modi used to visit the destinations during the day and usually take the last flight back so that hotel-stay money could be saved. He used to sleep in the plane and airports very often, the source added. Ahead of the visit, PM Modi in a statement said: "In Japan, I will also participate in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will provide an opportunity for the leaders of the four Quad countries to review the progress of Quad initiatives. We will also exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Quadrilateral security dialogue members are all together in Tokyo and the grouping includes India, Australia, United States and Japan. What has the Quad grouping achieved since it was formed? For more perspective on this, we're joined by Prof. James D J Brown, International affairs expert from Tokyo.

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The Indian PM will be attending the Quad summit on Tuesday, May 24 and separate bilateral meetings are also scheduled with the group leaders. Quad Summit's focus will be Indo-Pacific region, China's aggression against Taiwan and Ukraine war. WION's managing editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay joins us exclusive from Tokyo.

Quad Summit 2022: Focus will be China's aggression against Taiwan

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a busy week ahead, he will have 40 hours for 23 engagements. Japan will be hosting all the high-stakes meetings, the Indian prime minister will be attending the Quad summit on Tuesday, May 24.

Indian PM Narendra Modi's Japan visit: 40 hours for 23 engagements

India on Friday reiterated that developed nations must recognise their historic responsibility in the climate crisis and must act now to combat it.&nbsp;Virtually addressing the 8th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting, held under the presidency of China, India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that the BRICS nations play a vital role in combating the global environmental and climate change challenges.&nbsp;BRICS nations include Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. &nbsp;

The theme of the meeting was “Foster High-Quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development”. &nbsp;

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"BRICS initiatives can contribute to promoting sustainable development. Developed countries must recognise their responsibility in the climate crisis and there is a need for equity in combating it," the Indian minister said. &nbsp;

During the discussion on ‘Join Hands to Facilitate Green and Low-carbon Development’, India said that existing BRICS initiatives can also contribute towards promoting sustainable and low-carbon development. &nbsp;

"BRICS countries may explore cooperation in solar energy, industry transition, infrastructure and climate resilience," the Indian minister said. &nbsp;

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He highlighted the responsibility of developed countries for consuming the carbon budget; equity at all scales in climate action and sustainable development; lifestyle and curbing unsustainable consumption, in mitigating climate change; Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC); national circumstances and priorities; climate justice and fulfilment of commitments made by the developed countries on climate finance and transfer of technology. &nbsp;

Highlighting India’s climate actions, the minister stated that BRICS-led initiatives should be country-driven and voluntary in approach, and underlined the need for international cooperation and multilateralism. &nbsp;

The joint statement for the 8th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting was adopted in the meeting after hectic deliberation among the BRICS nations.&nbsp;

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India on Friday reiterated that developed nations must recognise their historic responsibility in the climate crisis and must act now to combat it. Virtually addressing the 8th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting, held under the presidency of China, India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that the BRICS nations play a vital role in combating the global environmental and climate change challenges.

India on Friday reiterated that developed nations must recognise their historic responsibility in the climate crisis and must act now to combat it. Virtually addressing the 8th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting, held under the presidency of China, India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that the BRICS nations play a vital role in combating the global environmental and climate change challenges. BRICS nations include Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The theme of the meeting was “Foster High-Quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development”. Also Read: India’s BRO conducts 'breakthrough' blast of Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh state "BRICS initiatives can contribute to promoting sustainable development. Developed countries must recognise their responsibility in the climate crisis and there is a need for equity in combating it," the Indian minister said. During the discussion on ‘Join Hands to Facilitate Green and Low-carbon Development’, India said that existing BRICS initiatives can also contribute towards promoting sustainable and low-carbon development. "BRICS countries may explore cooperation in solar energy, industry transition, infrastructure and climate resilience," the Indian minister said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE He highlighted the responsibility of developed countries for consuming the carbon budget; equity at all scales in climate action and sustainable development; lifestyle and curbing unsustainable consumption, in mitigating climate change; Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC); national circumstances and priorities; climate justice and fulfilment of commitments made by the developed countries on climate finance and transfer of technology. Highlighting India’s climate actions, the minister stated that BRICS-led initiatives should be country-driven and voluntary in approach, and underlined the need for international cooperation and multilateralism. The joint statement for the 8th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting was adopted in the meeting after hectic deliberation among the BRICS nations. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Developed nations must assume responsibility, act to combat climate crisis, says India

Ahead of the Quad summit 2022 in Japan, India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra briefed the media on what can be expected from the much-anticipated meet. For more perspective, we're joined by Amb. Gurjit Singh, Former Indian Ambassador to ASEAN and diplomat in Japan.

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China has begun building a bridge on Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh. India's Ministry of External Affairs has said China is constructing the bridge on "occupied territory". Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Eastern Ladakh: China building bridge on occupied territory

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Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi on Saturday got relief from the Commonwealth of Dominica where he was charged with illegal entry by the police. The prosecution of Dominica decided to withdraw/discontinue the legal proceedings in the illegal entry case against him.

"Choksi is pleased that the Dominican Government has today dropped all charges against him for unlawful entry in May 2021. By doing so they now recognise that there was never any case against him. Choksi was forcibly removed from Antigua against his will by agents of the Indian State, viciously assaulted, and taken to Dominica by boat, where he was again unlawfully handed over to authorities for an offence he never committed. Choksi`s legal team continue to pursue all avenues for justice to redress the human rights violations committed against him.

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Choksi hopes that those responsible for his kidnapping from Antigua on May 23,2021 will be brought to justice," reads the statement of Choksi issued by his spokesperson.

Director of Public Prosecutions (AG) in a reply filed on May 17, 2022, to Magistrate Court, informed that `Mehul Chinubhai Choksi` was charged, for that he, on the 24th day of May 2021 at Toucarie Bay, Toucarie in the Parish of St John, in the Commonwealth of Dominica, did enter illegally into the Commonwealth of Dominica at a place to wit `Toucarie Bay, Toucarie` not approved as a point of entry."

The reply of the Director of Prosecutions further stated that "in accordance with the provisions of Section 72(2) (c) of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica, I do hereby discontinue the above-mentioned proceedings against the said, Mehul Chinubhai Choksi."

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After the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Choksi`s lawyer Advocate Vijay Aggarwal told ANI, "Truth always comes out in the end, no matter how hard anyone tries to stop it or hide it. Lies are just temporary delays to the inevitable. It was extremely insensitive for some people to call injuries on my client Mehul Choksi to be fake because of some legal strategy."

Earlier, while Dominica High Court granted interim bail to Choksi on the medical grounds, his lawyer had said that all pending proceedings related to illegal entry against Mehul Choksi will be kept in abeyance till he gets medically fit to come back to Dominica. But according to us, that was not an illegal entry matter, it was a forceful entry case, he added.

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Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksi who had gone missing from Antigua on May 23, 2021, was soon caught in Dominica. He was charged with illegal entry by the police in Dominica.

The 62-year-old fugitive is wanted in India in connection with a Rs 13,500-crore fraud in the Punjab National Bank (PNB).

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Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi on Saturday got relief from the Commonwealth of Dominica where he was charged with illegal entry by the police. The prosecution of Dominica decided to withdraw/discontinue the legal proceedings in the illegal entry case against him.

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi on Saturday got relief from the Commonwealth of Dominica where he was charged with illegal entry by the police. The prosecution of Dominica decided to withdraw/discontinue the legal proceedings in the illegal entry case against him. "Choksi is pleased that the Dominican Government has today dropped all charges against him for unlawful entry in May 2021. By doing so they now recognise that there was never any case against him. Choksi was forcibly removed from Antigua against his will by agents of the Indian State, viciously assaulted, and taken to Dominica by boat, where he was again unlawfully handed over to authorities for an offence he never committed. Choksi`s legal team continue to pursue all avenues for justice to redress the human rights violations committed against him. Also read | CBI files another case against Mehul Choksi after raids Choksi hopes that those responsible for his kidnapping from Antigua on May 23,2021 will be brought to justice," reads the statement of Choksi issued by his spokesperson. Director of Public Prosecutions (AG) in a reply filed on May 17, 2022, to Magistrate Court, informed that `Mehul Chinubhai Choksi` was charged, for that he, on the 24th day of May 2021 at Toucarie Bay, Toucarie in the Parish of St John, in the Commonwealth of Dominica, did enter illegally into the Commonwealth of Dominica at a place to wit `Toucarie Bay, Toucarie` not approved as a point of entry." The reply of the Director of Prosecutions further stated that "in accordance with the provisions of Section 72(2) (c) of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica, I do hereby discontinue the above-mentioned proceedings against the said, Mehul Chinubhai Choksi." Watch | India to Dominica court: Mehul Choksi is still an Indian citizen After the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Choksi`s lawyer Advocate Vijay Aggarwal told ANI, "Truth always comes out in the end, no matter how hard anyone tries to stop it or hide it. Lies are just temporary delays to the inevitable. It was extremely insensitive for some people to call injuries on my client Mehul Choksi to be fake because of some legal strategy." Earlier, while Dominica High Court granted interim bail to Choksi on the medical grounds, his lawyer had said that all pending proceedings related to illegal entry against Mehul Choksi will be kept in abeyance till he gets medically fit to come back to Dominica. But according to us, that was not an illegal entry matter, it was a forceful entry case, he added. Also read | Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi returns to Antigua after Dominica court lets him return for medical treatment Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksi who had gone missing from Antigua on May 23, 2021, was soon caught in Dominica. He was charged with illegal entry by the police in Dominica. The 62-year-old fugitive is wanted in India in connection with a Rs 13,500-crore fraud in the Punjab National Bank (PNB). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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