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Pawan Hans Sale: Cayman Islands company in winning bid allegedly fronted for notorious businessman from Zimbabwe

Did the government of India know about the link of a “notorious”, “corrupt” Zimbabwean businessman to India’s Pawan Hans disinvestment deal? Ravi Nair, Abir Dasgupta and Paranjoy Guha Thakurta reveal the complex web of companies that links controversial Zimbabwean businessman Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei to Almas Global Opportunity Fund, which is now at the heart of India's Pawan Hans sale.

The trials and tribulations of undertrial prisoners in India

By Sakib Lone

The problems of undertrial prisoners in India are the result of a collective state failure. These are people who are stigmatised; their pleas are seldom heard, their voices often suppressed, and their lives are spent in dark, overcrowded prisons for not the crime they have committed but because the justice delivery system is languid and lethargic.

The Probe Exclusive: Will Star9 Mobility Acquire Pawan Hans?

By Ravi Nair and Paranjoy Guha Thakurta

In an exclusive interview with The Probe, Amardeep Sharma of the Cayman Islands-registered Almas Global Opportunity Fund responded to questions about the fund’s winning bid for the government-owned helicopter service provider Pawan Hans Limited. Almas Global is the leading member of the Star9 Mobility consortium that was declared the winning bidder for Pawan Hans Limited. However, after questions were raised about the deal, it has reportedly been “put on hold.”