Lalit Modi Apologises To Government After Viral Video With Vijay Mallya

In this Special Report, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has issued an unconditional apology to the Indian government following a viral video featuring fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. The controversy erupted after a video from Mallya's birthday celebration on 18th December surfaced, in which Modi jokingly referred to them as the 'biggest fugitives of India'. India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay reports that Modi is now attempting to distance himself from the clip, stating, 'I apologize if I have hurt anyone's feelings, especially the Indian government who I have the highest respect and regard for.' The programme also highlights the Ministry of External Affairs' firm stance, reiterating India's commitment to extraditing economic offenders from the United Kingdom. The report further discusses the legal complexities of the extradition process approved by UK authorities.