repatriation process

Following a Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict declaring the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, devotees offered prayers. The court ordered the repatriation of the original idol from London, and a symbolic portrait has been installed pending its return. The site will now be known as 'Maa Saraswati Kanthabharan'.

India has successfully extradited fugitive Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan, a key figure in a major international drug investigation. Singh, wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, was brought back by a Delhi Police team. This repatriation, a result of multi-agency efforts, marks a significant win against organized crime and adds to India's growing success in bringing wanted criminals back home.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, asking students to “Google” the current posting of the former NTA Director General linked to the NEET-UG 2024 controversy. In a strongly worded X post, Gandhi alleged that the BJP government protects and promotes officials associated with examination irregularities. His remarks came hours after the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and ordered a fresh examination amid allegations of paper leaks and widespread irregularities.

Asia Pacific organizations are shifting from cloud-first to multi-hybrid cloud strategies, modernizing private infrastructure to boost competitiveness and AI capabilities. This move embraces flexibility, financial control, and workload optimization, with a notable trend of workload repatriation driven by cybersecurity and performance needs.

Passengers from a quarantined cruise ship, the MV Hondius, began disembarking off Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak linked to the Andes strain. Three deaths and five positive cases were reported, prompting an international evacuation and medical screening for over 140 individuals on board.

Piprahwa relics are welcome back in India. But it may alter the architecture of restitution – India invoked their return as a right, but the relics returned as part of a private collection on loan to govt

India's foreign direct investment is projected to surpass $90 billion in 2025-26, marking a significant increase driven by enhanced investor outreach and upcoming free trade agreements. Gross FDI reached $88.3 billion by February 2026, with net FDI showing a substantial rise compared to the previous fiscal year. Changes to FDI rules for neighboring countries are also nearing notification.

In a decisive move, Assam recently deported 20 illegal immigrants back to Bangladesh, marking the second significant operation of this kind this year. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed this as a proactive approach to combat unlawful entry, vowing to intensify enforcement efforts.

An Indian family was denied boarding a flight to Peru due to a misunderstanding of visa exemption rules, highlighting the complexities of international travel. While Indians can enter Peru visa-free under specific conditions, airlines' conservative interpretations can lead to unexpected issues. Thorough preparation and direct airline confirmation are crucial.

Four Nepali nationals, previously institutionalized in Indian mental health facilities for years, have been successfully repatriated. This cross-border effort, facilitated by an NGO, involved tracing families and coordinating with authorities, highlighting a replicable pathway for reintegration and addressing systemic failures.

In a heartbreaking ordeal, a family from Patna is grappling with overwhelming grief as they await the return of Binda Prasad Singh, 77, whose body has been stranded in Vietnam for over 72 hours. After suffering a heart attack, he passed away on April 4th.

The former high court judge had contested a committee's findings that called for his removal, but risked becoming the first judge to be removed by Parliament