Mark Carney, set to become Canada's next Prime Minister, aims to strengthen trade relations with India. Winning 85.9% of the Liberal Party vote, Carney emphasizes diversifying trade ties and values-based commercial relationships. His expertise in India's economy through Brookfield Asset Management bodes well for enhancing Canada-India economic and strategic connections.
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N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister, emphasizing the importance of the state's territorial integrity and addressing the Kuki tribe's demand for autonomy. He called for stringent action against infiltrators from Myanmar and highlighted the state's battle against drug-related issues. He praised security forces for destroying illegal poppy cultivation areas before stepping down.
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Maharashtra's government requires developers and contractors in Mumbai to ensure they do not employ Bangladeshis and to report any presence to the police. This directive is planned for Navi Mumbai next. The state has arrested and deported a historical number of Bangladeshis but faces difficulties due to lack of cooperation from Bengal regarding documents.
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