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EAM Jaishankar hails Chevening Scholars as “strong champions of India-UK relations”
Chevening is the UK government’s prestigious international scholarships and fellowships program, enabling students to study at UK universities.
Earlier on Tuesday, Jaishankar also had a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where they discussed enhancing bilateral economic collaboration and promoting closer people-to-people interactions. In the same post on X, Jaishankar remarked, “Delighted to call on Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer at @10DowningStreet today. I conveyed the warm greetings of PM @narendramodi and emphasized our commitment to advancing bilateral economic cooperation. PM Starmer also shared insights on the Ukraine conflict.”
In a separate update, the EAM thanked Foreign Secretary David Lammy for the warm welcome at Chevening House, expressing his eagerness for their discussions: “Thank you FS @DavidLammy for this extremely warm welcome at the Chevening House. I look forward to our discussions.”
Jaishankar has also met with the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade in the UK. In discussions with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, they focused on the flow of talent and joint initiatives to address trafficking and extremism. During his meeting with Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, Jaishankar emphasized the progress being made in the free trade agreement discussions between India and the UK.
According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, EAM Jaishankar’s official visit to the UK and Ireland will extend until March 9, during which he aims to invigorate India’s diplomatic relations with both nations. In Ireland, he is scheduled to meet with his counterpart, Simon Harris, along with other dignitaries and members of the Indian community on March 6 and 7. This visit is expected to significantly enhance India’s friendly ties with both the UK and Ireland.
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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot
Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.
The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.
According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.
Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.
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Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.
The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.
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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate
Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.
The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.
She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.
After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.
He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.
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People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.
They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.
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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel
New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.
According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.
The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.
The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.
Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.
In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.
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