Morning brief: India's latest findings on Khalistani illegal funding, Protests against Netanyahu, & more
Morning news brief
In the latest, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed a intricate financial system connecting prominent Khalistani leaders and gangsters based in Canada to funds originating from illicit activities like extortion and smuggling in India.Israel and New York City witnessed large-scale protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government's proposed judicial reforms, sparking widespread dissent. Additionally, India's ISRO has extended its wait for another 14 days, hoping for the revival of the lander and the rover.
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From extortion to buying fancy yachts, this is how Khalistanis funded and flourished
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has unearthed a complex financial network linking Canada-based top Khalistani leaders and gangsters to money generated in India through extortion, smuggling, and other illicit activities.
This nefarious wealth not only fuels their violent activities in both India and Canada, but also finds its way into unexpected investments, including yachts, movies, and even the Canadian Premier League.
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