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#Gravitas | An official Canadian investigation into allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections has found zero evidence of India's involvement in Canadian politics. The probe panel tasked with monitoring the 2021 elections in the country said they found no attempt by India to influence national polls. However, the Canadian intelligence agency found that China did interfere in Canada's last two elections. Watch in for more details!

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India's startup ecosystem is experiencing a slowdown. For the first time in four years, the country minted fewer unicorns in 2023 compared to the previous year, bringing the total to 67. This comes despite maintaining its position as the world's third-largest hub for unicorns.

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<p>In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a range of topics including the upcoming elections, democracy, freedom of the press, and relations with China and Pakistan, among other issues.</p>

<p>While addressing the India-China border dispute, Modi labelled the relations with China as "important and significant" and also highlighted the significance of stable ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is my belief that we need to urgently address the prolonged situation on our borders so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us. Stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world."</p>

<p>"I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquility in our borders," PM Modi added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the interview, PM Modi also rejected the claims of discrimination against religious minorities in India. He underscored his government's commitment to equitable development and also pointed out extending welfare schemes to all citizens.</p>

<p>"These are usual tropes of some people who don't bother to meet people outside their bubbles. Even India's minorities don't buy this narrative anymore. Minorities from all religions, be it Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains&nbsp;or even a micro-minority like Parsis are living happily and thriving in India," PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"For the first time in our country, our government has come up with a unique saturation coverage approach when it comes to schemes and initiatives. They are not restricted for a group of people belonging to a particular community or a geography."</p>

<p>PM Modi, while commenting on the upcoming elections, said that the current government has a track record of fulfilling the promises it made to the people of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indias-top-court-slams-patanjali-over-misleading-advertisements-rejects-ramdevs-apology-709883">India's top court slams Patanjali over misleading advertisements, rejects Ramdev's apology</a></strong></p>

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<p>"It was a big thing for the people, as they were used to promises never being fulfilled." Modi during the interview also hailed India's democratic ethos and the vital role of media in fostering public discourse.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are a few people in India and in the West who have lost [connection with] the people of India—their thought processes, feelings and aspirations. These people also tend to live in their own echo chamber of alternate realities. They conflate their own dissonance with the people with dubious claims of diminishing media freedom," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from this, Modi also touched upon issues such as climate action, India's renewable energy initiatives, commitment to sustainability, India's attractiveness for global investments, the nation as a manufacturing hub, UPI, Quad, and on relations with Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a range of topics including the upcoming elections, democracy, freedom of the press, and relations with China and Pakistan, among other issues.

In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a range of topics including the upcoming elections, democracy, freedom of the press, and relations with China and Pakistan, among other issues. While addressing the India-China border dispute, Modi labelled the relations with China as "important and significant" and also highlighted the significance of stable ties. "It is my belief that we need to urgently address the prolonged situation on our borders so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us. Stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world." "I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquility in our borders," PM Modi added. Also Read | Delhi Court rejects Kejriwal's request for additional time with lawyers During the interview, PM Modi also rejected the claims of discrimination against religious minorities in India. He underscored his government's commitment to equitable development and also pointed out extending welfare schemes to all citizens. "These are usual tropes of some people who don't bother to meet people outside their bubbles. Even India's minorities don't buy this narrative anymore. Minorities from all religions, be it Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains or even a micro-minority like Parsis are living happily and thriving in India," PM Modi said. Also Read | Tesla's Elon Musk to meet PM Modi in India, may announce investment plans: Report "For the first time in our country, our government has come up with a unique saturation coverage approach when it comes to schemes and initiatives. They are not restricted for a group of people belonging to a particular community or a geography." PM Modi, while commenting on the upcoming elections, said that the current government has a track record of fulfilling the promises it made to the people of the country. Watch | India's top court slams Patanjali over misleading advertisements, rejects Ramdev's apology × "It was a big thing for the people, as they were used to promises never being fulfilled." Modi during the interview also hailed India's democratic ethos and the vital role of media in fostering public discourse. "There are a few people in India and in the West who have lost [connection with] the people of India—their thought processes, feelings and aspirations. These people also tend to live in their own echo chamber of alternate realities. They conflate their own dissonance with the people with dubious claims of diminishing media freedom," he said. Apart from this, Modi also touched upon issues such as climate action, India's renewable energy initiatives, commitment to sustainability, India's attractiveness for global investments, the nation as a manufacturing hub, UPI, Quad, and on relations with Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies)

Stable, peaceful ties between India and China are important: PM Modi

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is all set to celebrate Ram Navmi on April 17. From this year, Ram Navami celebration will witness the deployment of an intricate network of lenses & mirrors.

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India is assisting neighbouring nations in establishing an early warning system. The early warning system will help in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events.

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In response to rising cyber crimes in India, the Indian government and banks have stepped up their efforts to warn citizens about online scams. Indians have been receiving an increased number of warning messages in the form of SMS alerts.

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The Supreme Court has struck a balance between poll candidates' Right to Privacy and the voter's Right to Information. It has clarified that candidates are not mandated to reveal every asset owned by them or their dependence on but only those that significantly influence their Public Image or lifestyle and have a bearing on an elector's choice.

Indian Supreme Court: Candidates don't need to declare all assets

The Supreme Court on Wednesday in a strong rebuke dismissed Patanjali founders Ramdev and Balkrishna's latest apology for the company's misleading advertisements. The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the case and said they are not blind and will not show leniency. Watch in for more details!

India's top court slams Patanjali over misleading advertisements, rejects Ramdev's apology

<p>A "thrill-seeking experience" went awry as an 18-year-old girl in the northern Indian city of Lucknow died due to an alleged drug overdose by a friend. The local police said that the male friend took her to a vacant plot in Tiwariganj in Uttar Pradesh's capital and injected her with a mixture of medicine and an addictive drug.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local reports have mentioned that the incident on April 7 took place when the victim was on the way to catch a train to Bengaluru, where she had a private job. She had reached Lucknow on April 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The accused Vivek Maurya, 28, of Barabanki has been arrested. He was staying at Mahanagar and was friends with the victim," said Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) (Vibhuti Khand) Anindya Vikram Singh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ACP added that an initial first information report (FIR) was filed under IPC Section 302 (murder), however, during the investigation it was converted to IPC Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that the girl's condition had gotten worse after consuming the "cocktail overdose". Some reports mentioned that the man was also heavily intoxicated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To get help, the man contacted the emergency control room. The girl was rushed to the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. She was declared dead after doctors conducted an ECG. Her body was sent for post-mortem examination.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Police said that the girl's family expressed apprehension and alleged that the drug overdose could have been done deliberately to murder her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man claimed that the girl had asked him about the drugs and sought to consume them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused panicked after her death and fled the hospital, but was later arrested.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A "thrill-seeking experience" went awry as an 18-year-old girl in the northern Indian city of Lucknow died due to an alleged drug overdose by a friend. The local police said that the male friend took her to a vacant plot in Tiwariganj in Uttar Pradesh's capital and injected her with a mixture of medicine and an addictive drug.

A "thrill-seeking experience" went awry as an 18-year-old girl in the northern Indian city of Lucknow died due to an alleged drug overdose by a friend. The local police said that the male friend took her to a vacant plot in Tiwariganj in Uttar Pradesh's capital and injected her with a mixture of medicine and an addictive drug. Local reports have mentioned that the incident on April 7 took place when the victim was on the way to catch a train to Bengaluru, where she had a private job. She had reached Lucknow on April 3. "The accused Vivek Maurya, 28, of Barabanki has been arrested. He was staying at Mahanagar and was friends with the victim," said Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) (Vibhuti Khand) Anindya Vikram Singh. Also read: Two Akasa Air fliers arrested for ‘nuclear bomb’ threat at Delhi airport The ACP added that an initial first information report (FIR) was filed under IPC Section 302 (murder), however, during the investigation it was converted to IPC Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder). The police said that the girl's condition had gotten worse after consuming the "cocktail overdose". Some reports mentioned that the man was also heavily intoxicated. To get help, the man contacted the emergency control room. The girl was rushed to the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. She was declared dead after doctors conducted an ECG. Her body was sent for post-mortem examination. Also read: End of cross-border love story? THIS is what Seema Haider said about viral video that shows her beaten up Police said that the girl's family expressed apprehension and alleged that the drug overdose could have been done deliberately to murder her. The man claimed that the girl had asked him about the drugs and sought to consume them. The accused panicked after her death and fled the hospital, but was later arrested. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Thrill-seeking experiment’ turns deadly as 18-year-old girl dies of ‘cocktail drug overdose’ in Lucknow

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the second apology affidavit filed by Patanjali Ayurved and its Managing Director, Acharya Balkrishna, in connection with a contempt case related to misleading medical advertisements, LiveLaw reported.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The apex court, comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanudding Amanullah, declined to accept the apology, saying that it viewed the violation of the undertaking given to the court last November as deliberate. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Additionally, the apology from Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev, who is also facing contempt proceedings, was also rejected.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Patanjali, presented the apology affidavit, but the bench deemed it insufficient, saying that it seemed merely "on paper." <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Justice Kohli noted that the proposed contemnors should be prepared to face consequences for violating the undertaking, indicating potential penal action. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Despite Rohatgi's plea that mistakes happen, the court remained firm, expressing unwillingness to be lenient.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The court highlighted a peculiar attempt by Patanjali MD and Baba Ramdev to evade personal appearance by falsely claiming foreign travel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The duo submitted applications seeking exemption on grounds of being abroad, supported by flight tickets. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">However, the court noted that these tickets were dated a day after the affidavit was sworn, indicating an attempt to mislead the court. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">This maneuver was deemed "most unacceptable" by the bench.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Moreover, the court reprimanded the State of Uttarakhand for its failure to take legal action against Patanjali and its subsidiary, Divya Pharmacy, over the misleading advertisements. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The bench questioned the state's inaction, suggesting involvement with Patanjali. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">It directed officers of the State Licensing Authority to explain their inaction, saying that such negligence was unacceptable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The contempt case originates from a petition by the Indian Medical Association against Patanjali's advertisements criticising allopathy and making unverified claims about curing diseases. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Despite assurances from Patanjali last November to refrain from such advertisements, they persisted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Subsequently, contempt notices were issued, and in March, personal appearances of Patanjali MD and Baba Ramdev were ordered. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The court expressed dissatisfaction with previous affidavits, labelling them perfunctory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the second apology affidavit filed by Patanjali Ayurved and its Managing Director, Acharya Balkrishna, in connection with a contempt case related to misleading medical advertisements, LiveLaw reported.

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the second apology affidavit filed by Patanjali Ayurved and its Managing Director, Acharya Balkrishna, in connection with a contempt case related to misleading medical advertisements, LiveLaw reported. The apex court, comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanudding Amanullah, declined to accept the apology, saying that it viewed the violation of the undertaking given to the court last November as deliberate. Additionally, the apology from Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev, who is also facing contempt proceedings, was also rejected. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Patanjali, presented the apology affidavit, but the bench deemed it insufficient, saying that it seemed merely "on paper." Justice Kohli noted that the proposed contemnors should be prepared to face consequences for violating the undertaking, indicating potential penal action. Despite Rohatgi's plea that mistakes happen, the court remained firm, expressing unwillingness to be lenient. The court highlighted a peculiar attempt by Patanjali MD and Baba Ramdev to evade personal appearance by falsely claiming foreign travel. The duo submitted applications seeking exemption on grounds of being abroad, supported by flight tickets. However, the court noted that these tickets were dated a day after the affidavit was sworn, indicating an attempt to mislead the court. This maneuver was deemed "most unacceptable" by the bench. Moreover, the court reprimanded the State of Uttarakhand for its failure to take legal action against Patanjali and its subsidiary, Divya Pharmacy, over the misleading advertisements. The bench questioned the state's inaction, suggesting involvement with Patanjali. It directed officers of the State Licensing Authority to explain their inaction, saying that such negligence was unacceptable. The contempt case originates from a petition by the Indian Medical Association against Patanjali's advertisements criticising allopathy and making unverified claims about curing diseases. Despite assurances from Patanjali last November to refrain from such advertisements, they persisted. Subsequently, contempt notices were issued, and in March, personal appearances of Patanjali MD and Baba Ramdev were ordered. The court expressed dissatisfaction with previous affidavits, labelling them perfunctory.

India’s Supreme Court rejects Patanjali's apology, cites false claims to avoid appearance

<p>India's Supreme Court said that a voter's right to know cannot be stretched to lay out threadbare a politician's life. The court also said that non-disclosure of each and every asset owned by poll candidates do not necessarily mean deviation from a sense of substantial character so as to invalidate their election.</p>

<p>The judgement in which bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar reversed the July 7, 2023 decision of the High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. The High Court had invalidated the April 2019 poll victory of independent candidate Karikho Kri from the 44 Tezu (ST) Assembly constituency in Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>Kri was accused by rival congress candidate Nuney Tayang of suppressing information related to material specifics in his election affidavit.</p>

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<p>Kri was accused of not disclosing the ownership of certain vehicles, not submitting a ‘no dues certificate’ in the context of electricity and water charges of his government accomodation, and not disclosing dues of municipal and property taxes.</p>

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<p>"Though it has been strenuously contended before us that the voter’s ‘right to know’ is absolute and a candidate contesting the election must be forthright about all his particulars, we are not inclined to accept the blanket proposition that a candidate is required to lay his life out threadbare for examination by the electorate. His ‘right to privacy’ would still survive as regards matters which are of no concern to the voter or are irrelevant to his candidature for public office," Justice Sanjay Kumar said writing for the bench.</p>

<p>The court said "in that respect, non-disclosure of each and every asset owned by a candidate would not amount to a defect, much less, a defect of a substantial character. It is not necessary that a candidate declare every item of movable property that he or his dependent family members owns, such as, clothing, shoes, crockery, stationery and furniture, etc, unless the same is of such value as to constitute a sizeable asset in itself or reflect upon his candidature, in terms of his lifestyle, and require to be disclosed."</p>

<p>The bench added that "every case would have to turn on its own peculiarities and there can be no hard and fast or straitjacketed rule as to when the non-disclosure of a particular movable asset by a candidate would amount to a defect of a substantial character".</p>

<p>The court then illustrated it with an example.</p>

<p>“For example, a candidate and his family who own several high-priced watches, which would aggregate to a huge figure in terms of monetary value, would obviously have to disclose the same as they constitute an asset of high value and also reflect upon his lavish lifestyle. Suppression of the same would constitute ‘undue influence’ upon the voter as that relevant information about the candidate is being kept away from the voter. However, if a candidate and his family members each own a simple watch, which is not highly priced, suppression of the value of such watches may not amount to a defect at all. Each case would, therefore, have to be judged on its own facts.”</p>

<p>The top court said that there is a need to distinguish between substantial and insubstantial issues while considering the validity of a nomination.</p>

<p>"Every defect in the nomination cannot straightaway be termed to be of such character as to render its acceptance improper and each case would have to turn on its own individual facts, insofar as that aspect is concerned. The case law on the subject also manifests that this court has always drawn a distinction between non-disclosure of substantial issues as opposed to insubstantial issues, which may not impact one’s candidature or the result of an election. The very fact that Section 36(4) of the Act of 1951 speaks of the Returning Officer not rejecting a nomination unless he is of the opinion that the defect is of a substantial nature demonstrates that this distinction must always be kept in mind and there is no absolute mandate that every non-disclosure, irrespective of its gravity and impact, would automatically amount to a defect of substantial nature, thereby materially affecting the result of the election or amounting to ‘undue influence’ so as to qualify as a corrupt practice."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Supreme Court said that a voter's right to know cannot be stretched to lay out threadbare a politician's life. The court also said that non-disclosure of each and every asset owned by poll candidates do not necessarily mean deviation from a sense of substantial character so as to invalidate their election.

India's Supreme Court said that a voter's right to know cannot be stretched to lay out threadbare a politician's life. The court also said that non-disclosure of each and every asset owned by poll candidates do not necessarily mean deviation from a sense of substantial character so as to invalidate their election. The judgement in which bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar reversed the July 7, 2023 decision of the High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. The High Court had invalidated the April 2019 poll victory of independent candidate Karikho Kri from the 44 Tezu (ST) Assembly constituency in Arunachal Pradesh. Kri was accused by rival congress candidate Nuney Tayang of suppressing information related to material specifics in his election affidavit. Also watch | Indian SC: Candidates don't need to declare all assets × Kri was accused of not disclosing the ownership of certain vehicles, not submitting a ‘no dues certificate’ in the context of electricity and water charges of his government accomodation, and not disclosing dues of municipal and property taxes. Also read | No Indian interference found in 2021 Canadian elections that Trudeau won, probe report reveals "Though it has been strenuously contended before us that the voter’s ‘right to know’ is absolute and a candidate contesting the election must be forthright about all his particulars, we are not inclined to accept the blanket proposition that a candidate is required to lay his life out threadbare for examination by the electorate. His ‘right to privacy’ would still survive as regards matters which are of no concern to the voter or are irrelevant to his candidature for public office," Justice Sanjay Kumar said writing for the bench. The court said "in that respect, non-disclosure of each and every asset owned by a candidate would not amount to a defect, much less, a defect of a substantial character. It is not necessary that a candidate declare every item of movable property that he or his dependent family members owns, such as, clothing, shoes, crockery, stationery and furniture, etc, unless the same is of such value as to constitute a sizeable asset in itself or reflect upon his candidature, in terms of his lifestyle, and require to be disclosed." The bench added that "every case would have to turn on its own peculiarities and there can be no hard and fast or straitjacketed rule as to when the non-disclosure of a particular movable asset by a candidate would amount to a defect of a substantial character". The court then illustrated it with an example. “For example, a candidate and his family who own several high-priced watches, which would aggregate to a huge figure in terms of monetary value, would obviously have to disclose the same as they constitute an asset of high value and also reflect upon his lavish lifestyle. Suppression of the same would constitute ‘undue influence’ upon the voter as that relevant information about the candidate is being kept away from the voter. However, if a candidate and his family members each own a simple watch, which is not highly priced, suppression of the value of such watches may not amount to a defect at all. Each case would, therefore, have to be judged on its own facts.” The top court said that there is a need to distinguish between substantial and insubstantial issues while considering the validity of a nomination. "Every defect in the nomination cannot straightaway be termed to be of such character as to render its acceptance improper and each case would have to turn on its own individual facts, insofar as that aspect is concerned. The case law on the subject also manifests that this court has always drawn a distinction between non-disclosure of substantial issues as opposed to insubstantial issues, which may not impact one’s candidature or the result of an election. The very fact that Section 36(4) of the Act of 1951 speaks of the Returning Officer not rejecting a nomination unless he is of the opinion that the defect is of a substantial nature demonstrates that this distinction must always be kept in mind and there is no absolute mandate that every non-disclosure, irrespective of its gravity and impact, would automatically amount to a defect of substantial nature, thereby materially affecting the result of the election or amounting to ‘undue influence’ so as to qualify as a corrupt practice." (With inputs from agencies)

Candidates don't need to give 'threadbare' account of their lives to voters: Supreme Court

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<p>With the Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the ruling party at the centre and the opposition are locked in a relentless war of words. In one such instance, a video is doing the rounds on social media where RJD's Tejashwi Yadav could be seen eating fish.</p>

<p>In this video, the BJP was seen targeting Yadav while saying that the RJD leader was eating fish on the occasion of Navratri.&nbsp;After the comments and criticism received from the BJP, the leader defended himself and said that he shared the clip because he wanted to "test the IQ of BJP leaders." Notably, in the video, Yadav could be seen eating fish with Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani on a helicopter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video was posted on social media platforms on April 9. Navratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and her various forms, started on April 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During Navratri, many Hindus observe fast&nbsp;and refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food as part of their religious practice. The Navratri fasting tradition varies, but a common practice is to avoid meat, fish, and eggs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Yadav responds to BJP's taunts</strong></h2>

<p>Yadav responded to BJP's taunts by stating, “One thing that all should be clear about, from the last 3-4 days, I am continuously moving around with Mukesh Sahani. I posted it there because I wanted to take an IQ test of BJP leaders.”</p>

<p>"I have discussed the date of April 8 in the video. They don't have the knowledge and they never talk about issues like unemployment, migration and poverty.&nbsp;This is the test so that the people could know the reality of the people of BJP," he added.</p>

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<p>VIP chief Mukesh Sahani joined Yadav in rebuking BJP's criticism.</p>

<p>Defending their choice of food, Sahani highlighted the date mentioned in the video as April 8 and questioned BJP's lack of substantive agendas. "If it's a thing to eat, shouldn't we eat?.. The date of April 8 is clearly there in the video. But the opposition has nothing in the name of agenda. It's about people's choice of what they want to eat..."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav.</p>

<p>He labelled him a "seasonal sanatani". Singh said, “Tejashwi Yadav is a 'Seasonal Sanatani', many people be it Rohingyas or Bangladeshi infiltrators came here when his father (Lalu Yadav) was in power. They do politics of appeasement wearing the mask of Sanatan.”</p>

<p>“Lalu Yadav's party is a private limited company. It is their company and to whom they want to give the shares become shareholders. In Bihar, be it infiltrators or Rohingyas, a large number of them have their names on the voter list. I demand a mechanism that denies them the voting rights,” he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


With the Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the ruling party at the centre and the opposition are locked in a relentless war of words. In one such instance, a video is doing the rounds on social media where RJD's Tejashwi Yadav could be seen eating fish.

With the Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the ruling party at the centre and the opposition are locked in a relentless war of words. In one such instance, a video is doing the rounds on social media where RJD's Tejashwi Yadav could be seen eating fish. In this video, the BJP was seen targeting Yadav while saying that the RJD leader was eating fish on the occasion of Navratri. After the comments and criticism received from the BJP, the leader defended himself and said that he shared the clip because he wanted to "test the IQ of BJP leaders." Notably, in the video, Yadav could be seen eating fish with Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani on a helicopter. Also Read | Tamil Nadu fortune teller arrested for predicting Cuddalore PMK candidate’s victory in Lok Sabha polls The video was posted on social media platforms on April 9. Navratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and her various forms, started on April 9. During Navratri, many Hindus observe fast and refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food as part of their religious practice. The Navratri fasting tradition varies, but a common practice is to avoid meat, fish, and eggs. Yadav responds to BJP's taunts Yadav responded to BJP's taunts by stating, “One thing that all should be clear about, from the last 3-4 days, I am continuously moving around with Mukesh Sahani. I posted it there because I wanted to take an IQ test of BJP leaders.” "I have discussed the date of April 8 in the video. They don't have the knowledge and they never talk about issues like unemployment, migration and poverty. This is the test so that the people could know the reality of the people of BJP," he added. Also Read | Supreme Court may hear Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's petition against ED arrest on April 15 VIP chief Mukesh Sahani joined Yadav in rebuking BJP's criticism. Defending their choice of food, Sahani highlighted the date mentioned in the video as April 8 and questioned BJP's lack of substantive agendas. "If it's a thing to eat, shouldn't we eat?.. The date of April 8 is clearly there in the video. But the opposition has nothing in the name of agenda. It's about people's choice of what they want to eat..." Watch | Indian SC: Candidates don't need to declare all assets × Meanwhile, Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav. He labelled him a "seasonal sanatani". Singh said, “Tejashwi Yadav is a 'Seasonal Sanatani', many people be it Rohingyas or Bangladeshi infiltrators came here when his father (Lalu Yadav) was in power. They do politics of appeasement wearing the mask of Sanatan.” “Lalu Yadav's party is a private limited company. It is their company and to whom they want to give the shares become shareholders. In Bihar, be it infiltrators or Rohingyas, a large number of them have their names on the voter list. I demand a mechanism that denies them the voting rights,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s fish-eating video sparks political row, slugfest

<p>US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised India's developmental trajectory stating that if anyone wants to see, feel or work on the future, they must come to India. Speaking at an event on Tuesday [April 9], Garcetti said that serving in India has been a "great privilege" as Washington-Delhi ties continue to deepen in several domains.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you want to see the future, come to India. If you want to feel the future, come to India. If you want to work on the future, come to India. I have the great privilege of being able to do that every single day as the leader of the US Mission," he said at an event.</p>

<p>Earlier, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had asserted that Washington-Delhi partnership has "gone to new heights".</p>

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<p>"The partnership between the US and India, a country in BRICS, has gone to new heights with an engagement across technology and security and so many other dimensions," Sullivan said while speaking to reporters at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US-India ties had been on an ascending trajectory for past few years.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-may-engage-in-armed-conflict-amid-strained-ties-us-intelligence-assessment-notes-699477">India, China may engage in 'armed conflict' amid strained ties, claims US intelligence assessment</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the ties have been under the scanner after US prosecutors charged an Indian national in November last year in connection with his involvement in an alleged foiled plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.</p>

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<p>The US alleged that Nikhil Gupta was working with an Indian government employee and had agreed to pay an assassin $100,000 to kill Pannun.</p>

<p>New Delhi has constituted an investigation committee to probe the accusations.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Record number of India students get US visas</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier this month, Garcetti praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration for doing "everything that's been asked for" about the investigation into the Pannun murder plot.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised India's developmental trajectory stating that if anyone wants to see, feel or work on the future, they must come to India.

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised India's developmental trajectory stating that if anyone wants to see, feel or work on the future, they must come to India. Speaking at an event on Tuesday [April 9], Garcetti said that serving in India has been a "great privilege" as Washington-Delhi ties continue to deepen in several domains. "If you want to see the future, come to India. If you want to feel the future, come to India. If you want to work on the future, come to India. I have the great privilege of being able to do that every single day as the leader of the US Mission," he said at an event. Earlier, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had asserted that Washington-Delhi partnership has "gone to new heights". View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × "The partnership between the US and India, a country in BRICS, has gone to new heights with an engagement across technology and security and so many other dimensions," Sullivan said while speaking to reporters at the White House. The US-India ties had been on an ascending trajectory for past few years. Also read | India, China may engage in 'armed conflict' amid strained ties, claims US intelligence assessment But the ties have been under the scanner after US prosecutors charged an Indian national in November last year in connection with his involvement in an alleged foiled plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Also read | Why the US needs India more than India needs the US? The US alleged that Nikhil Gupta was working with an Indian government employee and had agreed to pay an assassin $100,000 to kill Pannun. New Delhi has constituted an investigation committee to probe the accusations. Also watch | Record number of India students get US visas × Earlier this month, Garcetti praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration for doing "everything that's been asked for" about the investigation into the Pannun murder plot. (With inputs from agencies)

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In Madhya Pradesh, former Chief Minister Kamal Nath's son Nakul Nath has emerged as the richest candidate contesting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Association for Democratic Reforms or ADR Nakul Nath has assets over $90 million is the highest among all candidates in this phase.

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A third of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 303 members of parliament are not contesting in the 224 Lok Sabha elections. These include 11 ministers or 15.27% of the 72-member Union Council of Ministers led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile the party has also released another campaign song ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections the party shared a video on its social media platforms.

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An official investigation that's been conducted by Canada has found that India did not meddle with its elections. The Canadian officials have now denied any Indian involvement in the North American nation's electoral process. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Canada has&nbsp;finally admitted that India didn't interfere in the previous elections won by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. An official probe released its report on a matter related to foreign meddling in elections and refuted&nbsp;the unsubstantiated claims. The probe,&nbsp;however, mentioned China's influence in the elections in 2017 and 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I do not believe that during the 2021 election, we saw evidence of the Government of India using those tools in the campaign," a polling official informed the investigation panel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier this year in January, a Bloomberg report claimed that Canada will examine whether or not India interfered in the national elections in 2019 and 2021. Trudeau's Liberal Party won both elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the claims had put the prime minister under pressure from opposition legislators and he set up a commission into the alleged foreign interference, including by India.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Delhi had strongly rejected alleged linkage to the democratic process of Canada. India's foreign ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, even accused Canada of meddling in India's internal affairs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have seen media reports, Canadian Commission inquiring into foreign interferences...we strongly reject such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections, it is not govt of India's policy to interfere in the democratic process of other countries, in fact, quite on the reverse it is Canada who has been interfering in our internal affairs," Jaiswal said&nbsp;in February's presser.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India general elections 2024: Indian stock markets at record highs&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Foreign interference in Canadian polls</strong></h2>

<p>Recently, Canada's domestic spy agency concluded that China interfered in the last two elections, an official probe heard on Monday (Apr 8). It was the firmest evidence so far of suspected Chinese meddling in Canadian politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A slide contained an extract of a February 2023 briefing from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We know that the PRC (Peoples' Republic of China) clandestinely and deceptively interfered in both the 2019 and 2021 elections," it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In both cases, these FI (foreign interference) activities were pragmatic in nature and focused primarily on supporting those viewed to be either 'pro-PRC' or 'neutral' on issues of interest to the PRC government," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Canada has finally admitted that India didn't interfere in the previous elections won by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. An official probe released its report on a matter related to foreign meddling in elections and refuted the unsubstantiated claims.

Canada has finally admitted that India didn't interfere in the previous elections won by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. An official probe released its report on a matter related to foreign meddling in elections and refuted the unsubstantiated claims. The probe, however, mentioned China's influence in the elections in 2017 and 2021. "I do not believe that during the 2021 election, we saw evidence of the Government of India using those tools in the campaign," a polling official informed the investigation panel. Also read: Doctors in China successfully transplant pig kidney into brain-dead human patient Earlier this year in January, a Bloomberg report claimed that Canada will examine whether or not India interfered in the national elections in 2019 and 2021. Trudeau's Liberal Party won both elections. But the claims had put the prime minister under pressure from opposition legislators and he set up a commission into the alleged foreign interference, including by India. New Delhi had strongly rejected alleged linkage to the democratic process of Canada. India's foreign ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, even accused Canada of meddling in India's internal affairs. "We have seen media reports, Canadian Commission inquiring into foreign interferences...we strongly reject such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections, it is not govt of India's policy to interfere in the democratic process of other countries, in fact, quite on the reverse it is Canada who has been interfering in our internal affairs," Jaiswal said in February's presser. Also read: China's EV export surge spurs record demand for car-carrying ships Watch: India general elections 2024: Indian stock markets at record highs × Foreign interference in Canadian polls Recently, Canada's domestic spy agency concluded that China interfered in the last two elections, an official probe heard on Monday (Apr 8). It was the firmest evidence so far of suspected Chinese meddling in Canadian politics. A slide contained an extract of a February 2023 briefing from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). "We know that the PRC (Peoples' Republic of China) clandestinely and deceptively interfered in both the 2019 and 2021 elections," it said. "In both cases, these FI (foreign interference) activities were pragmatic in nature and focused primarily on supporting those viewed to be either 'pro-PRC' or 'neutral' on issues of interest to the PRC government," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

No Indian interference found in 2021 Canadian elections that Trudeau won, probe report reveals

Bilquis Mir, known as the aqua woman of Kashmir Valley, has added one more feather in her cap. Bilquis, a water sports champion of Kayaking & Canoeing from the Kashmir Valley has become the first woman from India to be a jury member at the forthcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.

India's Bilquis Mir selected to be a jury member at the Paris Olympics 2024

The total solar eclipse was not visible in India but the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has a device known as Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), which is capable of artificially blocking the light of the Photosphere and studying the light from the Corona. This is the same as the view during a Solar eclipse. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Terrorists targeted a non-local driver in the southern region of Kashmir on Monday (Apr 8) evening. The assailants fired upon the driver hailing from Delhi in Shopian district, a senior police official confirmed to media outlets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per initial reports, the driver&nbsp;sustained two gunshots and was rushed to the hospital for treatment&nbsp;and was subsequently referred to a medical facility in Srinagar for advanced medical care. As per the local reports, the area was cordoned off by authorities and a search operation was launched to nab the terrorists involved in the attack.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In prompt action after the attack, all entry and exit points of nearby areas in Jammu and Kashmir were sealed by security forces&nbsp;and a massive cordon and search operation was launched. Further details are awaited.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Security has been tightened in the area.&nbsp;The attack comes at a time when&nbsp;around 10 days are left for the first phase of polling in the general elections. Voting will be held in the Udhampur constituency of the Jammu region in the first phase on April 19, while in Srinagar polling will be held on May 13 in the fourth phase.&nbsp;<br />
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Terrorists targeted a non-local driver in the southern region of Kashmir on Monday (Apr 8) evening. The assailants fired upon the driver hailing from Delhi in Shopian district, a senior police official confirmed to media outlets.

Terrorists targeted a non-local driver in the southern region of Kashmir on Monday (Apr 8) evening. The assailants fired upon the driver hailing from Delhi in Shopian district, a senior police official confirmed to media outlets. As per initial reports, the driver sustained two gunshots and was rushed to the hospital for treatment and was subsequently referred to a medical facility in Srinagar for advanced medical care. As per the local reports, the area was cordoned off by authorities and a search operation was launched to nab the terrorists involved in the attack. Also read: Andhra man kills 18-month-old daughter for being dark-skinned, wife reveals shocking details In prompt action after the attack, all entry and exit points of nearby areas in Jammu and Kashmir were sealed by security forces and a massive cordon and search operation was launched. Further details are awaited. #WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir | A Taxi driver was fired upon by terrorists in Heerpora Shopian and got injured. The search operation is going on. Details awaited: District Police Shopian. pic.twitter.com/iB8jINieLe — ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2024 × Also read: Man fatally stabbed for staring at two women smoking in Maharashtra; 3 arrested Security has been tightened in the area. The attack comes at a time when around 10 days are left for the first phase of polling in the general elections. Voting will be held in the Udhampur constituency of the Jammu region in the first phase on April 19, while in Srinagar polling will be held on May 13 in the fourth phase. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian headline indices surged to new heights on Tuesday, defying a subdued performance in the U.S. markets the previous day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The S&amp;P BSE Sensex breached the significant 75,000 mark for the first time, reaching a record peak of 75,124 points, while the broader Nifty50 also hit a fresh high of 22,765 points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bullish sentiment was primarily driven by robust buying activity in the information technology and automobile sectors, which propelled both indices to trade higher later in the session.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite global market fluctuations, India's stock market demonstrated resilience, buoyed by strong domestic investor confidence.</p>

<p>Investor optimism was palpable as the Sensex and Nifty soared to unprecedented levels, reflecting growing faith in the Indian economy.</p>

<p>The surge in tech stocks notably contributed to the market's upward momentum, with leading companies witnessing substantial gains. Auto counters also witnessed a surge in buying interest, further bolstering market sentiment. Analysts attributed the positive trend to improving economic indicators and government policies aimed at fostering growth across various sectors.&nbsp;</p>

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Amidst the market euphoria, analysts emphasized the importance of maintaining a cautious approach, considering the inherent volatility in global markets. While Indian indices surged to record highs, external factors such as geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices could potentially impact market dynamics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a positive long-term outlook, India's stock market continues to attract investors seeking growth opportunities amidst a challenging global landscape.</p>


Indian headline indices surged to new heights on Tuesday, defying a subdued performance in the U.S. markets the previous day. The S&P BSE Sensex breached the significant 75,000 mark for the first time, reaching a record peak of 75,124 points, while the broader Nifty50 also hit a fresh high of 22,765 points.

Indian headline indices surged to new heights on Tuesday, defying a subdued performance in the U.S. markets the previous day. The S&P BSE Sensex breached the significant 75,000 mark for the first time, reaching a record peak of 75,124 points, while the broader Nifty50 also hit a fresh high of 22,765 points. The bullish sentiment was primarily driven by robust buying activity in the information technology and automobile sectors, which propelled both indices to trade higher later in the session. Despite global market fluctuations, India's stock market demonstrated resilience, buoyed by strong domestic investor confidence. Investor optimism was palpable as the Sensex and Nifty soared to unprecedented levels, reflecting growing faith in the Indian economy. The surge in tech stocks notably contributed to the market's upward momentum, with leading companies witnessing substantial gains. Auto counters also witnessed a surge in buying interest, further bolstering market sentiment. Analysts attributed the positive trend to improving economic indicators and government policies aimed at fostering growth across various sectors. Amidst the market euphoria, analysts emphasized the importance of maintaining a cautious approach, considering the inherent volatility in global markets. While Indian indices surged to record highs, external factors such as geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices could potentially impact market dynamics. With a positive long-term outlook, India's stock market continues to attract investors seeking growth opportunities amidst a challenging global landscape.

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