Prime Minister Modi defended Home Minister Amit Shah against Congress accusations of insulting Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Modi listed Congress's alleged historical slights against Ambedkar, while highlighting his government's efforts to fulfill Ambedkar's vision. The exchange stemmed from Shah's remark in Rajya Sabha about the frequent invocation of Ambedkar's name.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius highlights the strong historical and cultural ties between the two nations, reinforced by a large Indian-origin population. His engagements included a warm reception by the local diaspora, homage to Mahatma Gandhi, and revisiting significant spiritual sites.
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A 65-year-old Ahmedabad man was defrauded of Rs 1.29 crore by a woman he befriended on Facebook. Posing as a London resident, she and accomplices, including one impersonating a Delhi airport officer, extorted money from him between March and June by threatening legal action over undeclared currency. The retiree ultimately contacted authorities after realizing the scam.