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    HOLDING up a copy of the Constitution, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath as a Lok Sabha MP on Thursday to begin her journey as an elected representative of the people five years after she joined active politics. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fTZL2pqdTdmxb8TO9Pqb4EU0NJzcGtTSnrXKQysB_zk792IOpuKhyphenhyphenqmzCK2Q8Jh__PxoZ8H6VzuXKUvh2lMPPZEr6Vst1Mwan3CYK-88-KKUpzsp6vWQ8IkoIQPK-7QteT0WWk_L9DCk827k5_4qtvrEweIgY_Si59vskmrIh8PQmrVEpQGmY-o26lpf/s320/priyanka_gandhi-scaled.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader and newly-elected MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the ongoing Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Priyanka took oath as a Lok Sabha MP on Thursday following her thumping victory from Kerala’s Wayanad in a bypoll. The 52-year-old, who joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP in what is a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament, took affirmation in Hindi. The MP from Wayanad in Kerala held up a red and black copy of the Constitution, which Rahul Gandhi has been displaying at his public meetings, as she took her oath. Dressed in a cream Kasavu saree from Kerala, Priyanka Gandhi rose to take oath amid cheers of ‘Jodo Jodo, Bharat Jodo’ from the Congress benches. She took oath with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, her mother and Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chief Sonia Gandhi, husband Robert Vadra, son Raihan and daughter Miraya watching from the galleries. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/priyanka-gandhi-takes-oath-ls-mp/
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    ON the 20th anniversary of Veer-Zaara, actor Divya Dutta reminisced about her experience working with the late Yash Chopra, calling him her “most favourite filmmaker.” Dutta, who portrayed Shabbo in the film, said the opportunity to work with Chopra came seven years after she entered the industry, having initially been introduced through a talent hunt where Chopra served as a judge. Recalling her early aspirations, Dutta shared, “I used to think ‘Wow, I am starting out with Yash Chopra’. I used to imagine he would say ‘You are so good, I will take you in my next film,’ but no such thing happened.” She finally worked with Chopra in Veer-Zaara, a film she remembers fondly as a dream realised. “To be on the sets of Yash Chopra was a dream come true. That grandeur, love, and affection… The film’s first shot was my first shot too,” she said. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/working-in-yash-chopras-veer-zaara-was-a-dream-come-true-divya-dutta/
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    BOLLYWOOD films “Singham Again” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” have each surpassed ₹2 billion (£1.85m) in box office earnings within 10 days of their release on November 1. The Diwali releases, featuring popular stars in the Hindi film industry, mark significant box office success. “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,” the latest in the horror-comedy franchise directed by Anees Bazmee, was produced by T-Series and stars Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, and Triptii Dimri. Aaryan, whose 34th birthday is on November 22, expressed his gratitude to fans for what he called an early birthday gift. “Rooh Baba Tomar Forever!! Its 11/11 and dreams do come true, First double century of my career… Your love has brought me this far. Thank you for this Bday Gift in advance #Gratitude #BhoolBhulaiyaa3,” Aaryan wrote on social media, noting the film had collected ₹2.17 billion (£2m) since its debut. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/singham-again-bhool-bhulaiyaa-3-cross-rs-2-billion-mark-in-10-days/
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    PANKAJ ADVANI edged closer to his 28th world title, securing a spot in the final of the IBSF World Billiards Championship (150-up format) with a 4–2 win over fellow Indian Sourav Kothari in Doha on Friday. The match, an all-Indian affair, showcased high-quality billiards as Advani, the 27-time world champion, made a strong start to clinch the opening frame in the semifinal. Kothari responded by taking the second frame to level the score. However, Advani shifted into top gear and showcased his unmatched precision and tactical brilliance to claim the next two frames and establish a 3–1 lead. Kothari mounted a spirited fightback in the fifth frame, narrowing the deficit to 3–2. But Advani, determined to seal the contest, left no room for a comeback as he delivered a superlative performance in the sixth frame to close the match 4–2. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/pankaj-advani-reaches-final-of-ibsf-world-billiards-championship/
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    FORMER captain Ricky Ponting reckons Australia will clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3–1 against India as the visitors will find taking 20 wickets in a Test as their “biggest challenge” in absence of Mohammed Shami. Australia are keen on ending their barren run in the Border-Gavaskar with India winning each of the four series since 2014–15, including the historic triumphs Down Under in 2018–19 and 2020–21. However, with India suffering the historic low of a first-ever whitewash by 0–3 against New Zealand, Ponting believes the hosts have a better chance of defeating India now. “Probably more so now (than before),” Ponting said about Australia’s chances on the ICC Review Show. Shami has been out of action since last November due to injuries and Ponting believes his absence leaves a big hole in India’s bowling attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and the uncapped Harshit Rana. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/ponting-predicts-3-1-win-for-australia/
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    THE Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’, expressing the country’s desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the International Olympic Committee’s Future Host Commission, taking the first concrete step in an ambitious plan. The letter was submitted on October 1, according to a source in the sports ministry. “This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country,” the source added. Prime minister Narendra Modi had first talked about his government’s aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics last year. A decision on the host will not be taken before the IOC elections next year and India will also have to face competition from several other nations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the sporting spectacle. India’s plan has been backed by current IOC head Thomas Bach. The last time India hosted an international multi-sport extravaganza was the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/india-submits-letter-of-intent-to-host-2036-olympics/
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    THE ELECTION COMMISSION on Monday rescheduled from November 13 to November 20 the assembly bypolls to all nine and four seats in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, respectively, and one seat in Kerala in view of festivals, an official statement said. In Kerala, the byelection to the Palakkad assembly seat has been rescheduled, while that in Chelakkara assembly and Wayanad Lok Sabha seats will be held as scheduled earlier on November 13. Parties including Congress, BJP, BSP and RLD had urged the poll body to reschedule the bypolls in view of various festivals, saying that it could impact voter turnout. According to the Congress, a significant portion of the electorate in the Palakkad assembly seat in Kerala will celebrate the festival of Kalpathi Ratholsavam from November 13 to 15. In Punjab, the party had said, the 555th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Nanak Dev will be celebrated on November 15 and an ‘akhand path’ will be organised from November 13 onwards. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/bypolls-in-up-punjab-kerala-rescheduled-from-november-13-to-20/
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    AN OVERLOADED bus carrying passengers returning to work after Diwali holidays fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora district on Monday, killing at least 36 of the about 60 people on board. Twenty-four people were injured, four of them critically, when the 43-seater bus, operated by the private Garhwal Motor Owner Association, was on its way from Pauri in Garhwal region to Ramnagar in Kumaon about 250 km away. The accident took place around 8 am, almost the fag end of the overnight journey, said District Magistrate Alok Kumar Pandey. The bus plunged into a 200-metre gorge in Almora’s Marchula area 35 km before its destination Ramnagar, he said. Visuals from the area pointed to the magnitude of the accident, the vehicle reduced to a mangled mess as it rolled down the forested, rocky slope and stopped just short of a stream. Rescuers could be seen working to pull out the passengers. Of the 36 killed, 10 are women. A magisterial probe has been ordered and the assistant regional transport officers of Pauri and Almora suspended. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/bus-falls-into-gorge-in-uttarakhand-36-killed/
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    HOLLYWOOD star Demi Moore will be honoured with a career tribute at the French Cinematheque in Paris on November 5. The event, which includes a day-long retrospective, precedes the French release of her latest film, “The Substance”, directed by Coralie Fargeat. The tribute will be co-hosted by Mubi, a global distributor that has released “The Substance” internationally, along with French distributor Metropolitan and the French Cinematheque. As part of the event, Moore will also deliver a masterclass and two of her past films, “GI Jane” (1997) and “Ghost” (1990), will be screened. In “The Substance”, Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, a fitness star ousted from her show at 50, who begins using a black-market product to transform herself into a younger version. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/demi-moore-to-receive-career-tribute-at-french-cinematheque-in-paris/
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    BOLLYWOOD icon Shah Rukh Khan has shared that he has quit smoking, marking a significant personal change. Speaking to fans gathered in Mumbai for his 59th birthday celebration, he stated, “There’s a good thing — I’m not smoking anymore, guys. I thought I won’t feel so breathless after quitting smoking, but I still feel it (the side-effects). Inshallah, that will also get ok.” The actor, known for his past struggles with smoking, faced public backlash in 2012 when he was fined for smoking during an IPL cricket match. Later, in 2017, he disclosed his intentions to quit smoking and drinking to set an example for his children. At the birthday event, Khan also committed to continue making films, promising at least another 10 years of work for his fans. “I want to make special films for the next 10 years. I really want to entertain all of you happily,” he said. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/shah-rukh-khan-quits-smoking-vows-to-entertain-fans-for-another-decade/
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    NEW ZEALAND reduced India to 86 for 4 after being dismissed for 235 in the first innings on the opening day of the third Test in Mumbai on Friday. The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja (5/65) and Washington Sundar (4/81) shared nine wickets between them to bowl out New Zealand shortly after tea. While Washington continued his stellar run, Jadeja picked up his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Daryl Mitchell (82) and Will Young (71) were the top scorers for the tourists. In reply, India lost skipper Rohit Sharma (18) early. Yashashasvi Jaiswal (30) and Shubman Gill (31 not out) then helped India seize control with a 53-run stand but Ajaz Patel picked up two wickets in two balls as he accounted for Jaiswal and nightwatchman Mohammed Siraj (0). Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/india-vs-new-zealand-kiwis-all-out-for-235-india-86-4-at-stumps/
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    A THICK layer of haze blanketed Delhi, with the national capital’s AQI plunging to 362 on Friday as people defied a citywide ban on firecrackers during Diwali celebrations. Delhi also recorded its most polluted Diwali in three years. On Diwali on Thursday, the city’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 330, compared to 218 in 2023 and 312 in 2022, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The national capital’s AQI was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category with a reading of 362 at 9 am on Friday. Most monitoring stations in Delhi showed similar pollution levels, with 37 out of 39 reporting air quality in the ‘very poor’ category. According to the Sameer app that provides hourly updates of the national AQI published by the CPCB, the AQI in Alipur was recorded at 355, Anand Vihar at 396, Ashok Vihar at 389, Aaya Nagar 351, Bawana at 396, Burari at 394 and Mathura Road at 371. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/delhi-cracker-ban-goes-up-in-smoke-post-diwali-haze-blankets-city/
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    ROHIT BAL, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, died on Friday at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi said. He was 63. Bal was earlier admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Gurugram for cardiac issues in December last year. In October this year, he presented his collection at the Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 grand finale. “It’s true that he has passed away. He had a cardiac arrest… heart failure. Rohit was a legend, we are completely shaken right now. We are trying to work out details for the cremation tomorrow,” Sethi told PTI. He had been admitted to Aashlok Hospital in Safdarjung Enclave and was being treated by Dr Alok Chopra, Sethi said. Doctors tried their best for two hours to revive him, a heartbroken Sethi added. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/top-fashion-designer-rohit-bal-dead/
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    TITANIC star Billy Zane is set to portray the Oscar-winning legend Marlon Brando in the upcoming biopic “Waltzing with Brando”. The movie is set for a world premiere at the Torino Film Festival in Italy this month and it follows Brando’s life during the 1970s. “Waltzing with Brando” offers glimpses of the late actor during the filming of masterpieces such as “Last Tango in Paris” and “The Godfather”. Some of the stills of the movie that have gone viral on social media has netizens marvel at how closely Zane resembles Brando’s Don Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather”. The film is about Brando’s ambitious project of setting up a home in an island in Tetiaroa, Tahiti. Directed by Bill Fishman, the film is an adaptation of Bernard Judge’s book of the same name. Judge, an award-winning architect, was hired by Brando to construct his house. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/billy-zanes-look-in-marlon-brando-biopic-wows-netizens/
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    BRITISH-INDIAN filmmaker Sandhya Suri says her debut feature “Santosh”, which is the UK’s official entry to the Oscars, is a deeply political film but she was careful that the story, woven around two female cops, doesn’t become “didactic”. Set in the interiors of north India, the movie revolves around a widow, played by Shahana Goswami, who gets her late husband’s job as a police constable. She and her senior inspector (Sunita Rajwar) are soon sucked into a high-profile investigation into the rape and murder of a Dalit teenager. “My film is deeply political about the role of women and where we are,” Suri told PTI in an interview, admitting that she often gets lost for words to talk about the movie in a “bigger way” because she funnelled everything she felt about the subject into her movie. Suri said she knew from the beginning that her script was strong and hoped that as a director she makes the film “as good as the script”. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/santosh-a-deeply-political-film-says-sandhya-suri/
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    HOLLOWOOD star Angelina Jolie will be felicitated with the Performer Tribute at the 34th edition of Gotham Awards in New York City. The Oscar-winning actor will be honoured for her role in filmmaker Pablo Larain’s “Maria”, about the popular American-born Greek opera singer Maria Callas, the Gotham Film & Media Institute, which organises the award gala annually, said in a statement. The awards will be held on December 2 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. “Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’s complexity as an artiste and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gothams. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/angelina-jolie-to-be-honoured-at-gotham-awards/
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    TROOP disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh following a key agreement firmed up between India and China has been completed and patrolling will commence soon at these points, Indian Army sources said on Wednesday. Exchange of sweets between the sides will take place on Diwali tomorrow, they said. The sources added that verification post-disengagement is in progress and patrolling modalities are to be decided between ground commanders. Talks will continue at the local commander level, an Army source said. On October 25, Army sources here said the process was likely to get completed by October 28–29. The agreement framework was signed first at the diplomatic level and then military-level talks took place, they had said, adding the nitty-gritty of the agreement was worked on during the Corps Commander-level talks which was signed last week. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/army-claims-troop-disengagement-completed-at-eastern-ladakh-border/
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    INDIA captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday said her team wanted to win the three-match Women’s ODI series against New Zealand “at any cost” after a forgettable outing in the recent T20 World Cup. India failed to reach the semifinals of the T20 showpiece in the UAE and entered the third and final ODI against the Kiwis with the series tied at 1–1. Smriti Mandhana (100 off 122 balls), who wasn’t able to showcase her class at the top of the order in the two previous games, made her 8th ODI hundred century, the most by an Indian in the format, while Kaur remained not out on 59 as India won the match by six wickets. “It was important for us as we wanted to win this series at any cost,” Kaur said at the post-match press conference. She added, “As I said in the morning, we discussed a lot of things and really happy we could execute today. Whenever we play, we always want to give our 100 per cent but sometimes things don’t go your way. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/harmanpreet-kaur-we-wanted-to-win-this-series-at-any-cost/
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    BRITAIN’S King Charles paid a private visit to Bengaluru for wellness treatment at a sprawling integrative medical facility here, sources said on Wednesday. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he stayed at the holistic health centre, known for rejuvenative treatment, including yoga and meditation sessions and therapies, near Whitefield here, an official said. This was not the King’s first visit to the ‘SOUKYA’, International Holistic Centre at Samethanahalli. He celebrated his 71st birthday here in 2019. It is run by Dr Issac Mathai, who is among the few individuals from India invited to attend his coronation as the UK’s King on May 6 last year. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/king-charles-queen-camilla-visit-bengaluru-for-wellness-treatment/
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    FOOD and grocery delivery app Swiggy on Wednesday announced a ₹113.30 billion (£1.04bn) initial share sale which will open from November 6–8. The price band for the initial public offering (IPO) will be ₹371–390 and investors will have to subscribe to a minimum of 38 shares and in multiples of 38 thereafter. Anchor investors will bid for shares on November 5. Swiggy is expected to list its shares on November 13. The company is launching the share sale amid heightened concerns of urban demand slump faced by fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. The management stressed that Swiggy has remained unaffected by the broader trends in the economy. “We are also reading about it, but we are not seeing that yet in the business… So far, we have not seen the impact of demand on our business,” chief financial officer Rahul Bothra said. He said Swiggy will be watching the space “closely”. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/swiggy-clears-the-decks-for-initial-share-sale/
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    TWO Guinness World Records — most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps — were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav here on Wednesday. The two records were set with over 2.5 million earthen lamps (diyas) lit together and 1,121 ‘vedacharyas’ (teachers of religious texts) performing aarti simultaneously. Pravin Patel, the adjudicator at Guinness World Records, who visited Ayodhya with Guinness Consultant Nischal Bharot for verification, announced the new records here on Wednesday evening. “With a total of 1,121, UP Tourism, District administration of Ayodhya and Saryu Aarti Samiti, you are the Guinness World Records title holder for most people performing diya rotations simultaneously. Congratulations!” Patel declared. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/ayodhya-deepotsav-sets-two-guinness-records/
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    NETFLIX has announced the release date for its latest documentary, “Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale,” set to premiere on November 18, aligning with South Indian actress Nayanthara’s 40th birthday. The documentary will explore the life of the celebrated actress, showcasing her rise from a modest beginning to prominence in both the South Indian and Hindi film industries. The project promises a rare glimpse into the personal side of the actress, who has kept much of her life private. The film will include untold stories highlighting Nayanthara’s roles as a daughter, sister, partner, mother, and influential figure in the industry. “Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale” will reveal her journey, drawing viewers into her life beyond the screen. Nayanthara, a top star, has worked in acclaimed films such as “Chandramukhi,” “Ghajini,” “Bigil,” and “Jawan.” Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/netflix-to-release-documentary-on-actor-nayanthara-on-her-birthday/
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    AMERICAN pop-rock band Maroon 5 will make their Indian debut with a live performance at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on December 3, as announced by BookMyShow Live. This much-anticipated event marks the band’s first concert in the country, with tickets available exclusively on BookMyShow. Produced by BookMyShow Live in partnership with global tour producer Live Nation, the event aims to provide fans with a unique experience. Owen Roncon, Chief of Business — Live Events at BookMyShow, noted, “Maroon 5 is one of the foremost and most loved bands globally, across generations, and bringing them to India for the very first time marks a thrilling milestone for us.” The concert will also be presented by Kotak Mahindra Bank, as part of Maroon 5’s continuing global tour. Maroon 5, led by frontman Adam Levine, has achieved significant milestones over their 30-year career, including sales of over 98 million albums and 750 million singles worldwide. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/maroon-5-to-perform-first-concert-in-india-on-december-3/
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    VICE-CAPTAIN Smriti Mandhana led by example with a fine hundred as India beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third women’s ODI to win the three-match series 2–1 in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Chasing 233, India completed the task in 44.2 overs. Mandhana made 100 runs, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur remained not out on 59. Earlier, middle-order batter Brooke Halliday struck a 96-ball 86 and lifted New Zealand from a precarious 88/5 to 232 all out. Looking to win the series and regain some lost ground after their early exit in the recent T20 World Cup, India achieved their objective with the series win. Brief scores: New Zealand Women: 232 all out; 49.5 overs (Brooke Halliday 86; Deepti Sharma 3/39) lost to India Women: 236/4; 44.2 overs (Smriti Mandhana 100, Harmanpreet Kaur 59 not out) by six wickets. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/indian-women-beat-new-zealand-by-six-wickets-to-win-odi-series-2-1/
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    THE CANADIAN government alleged on Tuesday that India’s home minister Amit Shah, a close ally of prime minister Narendra Modi, was behind the plots to target Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. The Indian government did not immediately respond but has dismissed Canada’s prior accusations as baseless, denying any involvement. The Washington Post newspaper first reported that Canadian officials alleged Shah, considered the number two in the Modi government, was behind a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists in Canada. Canadian deputy foreign affairs minister David Morrison said to a parliamentary panel on Tuesday that he told the US-based newspaper that Shah was behind the plots. “The journalist called me and asked if it (Shah) was that person. I confirmed it was that person,” Morrison told the committee, without providing further details or evidence. Read more- https://www.indiaweekly.biz/canada-alleges-amit-shah-behind-plot-to-target-sikh-separatists/
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