Former ISRO Chief Dr. Kasturirangan suffers heart attack in Sri Lanka, to be airlifted to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Eminent Indian space scientist Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, former head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), suffered a heart attack while traveling in Sri Lanka. The 83-year-old's health condition is currently stable, and he is scheduled to be shifted to Bengaluru for further treatment at Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital on Monday evening. Renowned cardiologist Dr. Devi Shetty will closely monitor Dr Kasturirangan's health during the treatment.
Dr. Kasturirangan, a highly respected figure in the field of space science, has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the prestigious Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan awards, which are the highest civilian honors in India. His contributions to the nation's scientific community have been widely recognized.
Both the central and state governments are closely monitoring Dr Kasturirangan's health and treatment, as stated by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Twitter.
In addition to his role at ISRO, Dr. Kasturirangan has held several prominent positions in academia and policymaking. He has served as the former Chancellor of the Central University of Rajasthan and NIIT University, as well as the former Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University. He also served as the chairman of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission and held a significant role as a member of the Planning Commission of India.
Dr. Kasturirangan's notable career includes his tenure as a distinguished member of the Rajya Sabha from 2003 to 2009. Furthermore, he served as the director of the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bangalore from April 2004 to 2009. Currently, he holds the position of chairman of the New Education Policy Draft Committee.
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India to pursue extradition of Khalistani separatist Arsh Dalla with Canada following his arrest
New Delhi, Nov 14: India on Thursday said it will pursue an extradition request with Canada for Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, the de-facto chief of the Khalistan Tiger Force, following his arrest in that country.
Dalla was designated in India as a terrorist in 2023.
In July 2023, India had requested the Canadian government for his provisional arrest.
"In view of the recent arrest, our agencies will be following up on an extradition request," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"Given Arsh Dalla's criminal record in India and his involvement in similar illegal activities in Canada, it is expected that he will be extradited or deported to face justice in India," he added.
Dalla was reportedly arrested by the Canadian Police late last month.
"We have seen media reports circulating since November 10 on the arrest in Canada of proclaimed offender Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, the de-facto chief of the Khalistan Tiger Force," Jaiswal said.
"Canadian print and visual media have widely reported on the arrest. We understand that the Ontario Court has listed the case for hearing," he added.
Jaiswal was replying to media queries regarding the arrest of Dalla.
"Arsh Dalla is a proclaimed offender in over 50 cases of murder, attempt to murder, extortion and terrorist acts, including terror financing. In May 2022, a Red Corner Notice was issued against him," Jaiswal said.
"He was designated in India as an individual terrorist in 2023. In July 2023, the Government of India had requested the Canadian government for his provisional arrest. This was declined," he added.
Jaiswal said India had provided additional information in the case to the Canadian authorities.
"A separate request was also sent to Canada under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to verify Arsh Dalla's suspected residential address, his financial transactions to India, moveable/immovable properties, details of mobile numbers etc - all of which were provided to Canadian authorities in January 2023," Jaiswal said.
"In December 2023, the Department of Justice of Canada sought additional information on the case. A reply to these queries was sent in March this year," he added.
Our response to media queries regarding the arrest of a designated terrorist in Canada:https://t.co/c6CasRuteb pic.twitter.com/XfH4S5UzUr
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 14, 2024
