Modi’s Ties to Adani Will Face Tougher Scrutiny This Time Around
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will find it increasingly difficult to distance himself from the latest controversy erupting around Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest businessmen who’s widely seen as having close ties with the Indian leader.
Why has Indian billionaire Gautam Adani been charged in a US bribery case?
In a statement, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged that Adani – a close ally of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi – and seven of his associates, including his nephew Sagar Adani, promised Indian officials more than $250m in bribes to secure energy contracts being funded by international investors, including some from the US.
Billionaire Gautam Adani indicted in New York in alleged bribery scheme
Indian energy mogul Gautam Adani, an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was indicted in New York on bribery charges involving solar energy supply contracts.
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US Bribery Case Against Adani Is Bad News for Modi
The indictment will intensify political attacks on India’s prime minister for his proximity to the tycoon. Trump may use it to drive a hard bargain.
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OPINION | Adani and Modi: Coincidence or Conspiracy?
The developments on Gautam Adani took place in the US on Wednesday night, and by early Thursday dawn, Rahul Gandhi, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Rout, SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav, National Conference leader Dr Farooq Abdullah and others began launching attacks on Narendra Modi.
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Commentary: US bribery case against Indian tycoon Adani is bad news for Modi
The indictment will intensify political attacks on India Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his proximity to billionaire Gautam Adani, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Andy Mukherjee.
Indian Opposition Parties Deny Any Wrongdoing Linked to Adani Bribery Allegations
Opposition politicians from Indian states named in the U.S. indictment of billionaire Gautam Adani denied any wrongdoing on Friday, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party said they had to answer for contracts signed while they were in power.
US bribery and fraud charges are a big test yet for India's Adani, one of Asia's richest men
Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, one of Asia’s richest men, may be facing his biggest challenge yet with an indictment by U.S. prosecutors for alleged fraud and bribery
India’s Adani Group shares show some recovery despite uncertainty over US bribery and fraud charges
The companies of billionaire Gautam Adani, one of Asia’s richest men, showed some signs of recovery on Friday even as controversy and uncertainty continued to roil the Indian tycoon’s businesses after he was indicted by U.
Gautam Adani faces US fraud charges over renewable energy “bribery”
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US. He is accused of orchestrating a $250m bribery scheme to secure contracts for his renewable energy company, according to a report by the BBC.
Shares in India’s Adani Group plunge 20 percent after US bribery, fraud indictments
One of Asia's richest men, Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, is again in the spotlight. His companies' stocks plunged up to 20 percent in value Thursday after he was indicted by U.S. prosecutors on charges that he duped investors in a massive solar energy project in India by concealing that it was being facilitated by bribes.
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Modi's Support For Indicted Tycoon Adani Could Cost India Dearly
The very idea of an American arrest warrant against Adani is bound to explode in our domestic politics. The opposition, led ...
Adani's indictment: How one of India's biggest empires descended into chaos
The 62-year self-made Indian billionaire expanded his empire through deals and the backing of Indian Prime Minister Narendra ...
U.S. case against Adani targets a close ally of Indian prime minister
NEW DELHI — When U.S. prosecutors Wednesday unveiled fraud and bribery allegations against Gautam Adani, they charged not ...
Indian opposition calls for Adani probe, Modi's BJP questions timing of US indictment
Indian opposition parties demanded a probe on Thursday into allegations of wrongdoing by the Adani Group and said they would ...
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‘Why is Gautam Adani still roaming free?’: Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi is his shield
Chief ministers and others have been arrested for far lesser charges. Yet Mr Adani, despite a Rs 2,110 crore scam, remains ...
'Govt should arrest Adani today itself': Rahul Gandhi's ultimatum to Modi after $250 mn bribery allegations surface
His press conference came hours after the US indictment against the industrialist came out on Thursday morning.
Prosecute Gautam Adani or extradite him to U.S., demands Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Y.S. Sharmila
APCC president criticizes PM Modi for protecting corrupt businessman Adani, demands prosecution or extradition to U.S.