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India calls UN human rights commissioner’s comments on Kashmir as unwarranted, factually inaccurate

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India on Tuesday slammed the United Nations’ human rights commissioner’s comments on Kashmir as “unwarranted and factually inaccurate”, asserting that the UN rights’ chief’s office has no role in a country’s internal affairs.

Permanent Representative of India to the UN in Geneva Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey in a statement at the General Debate on the Oral Update by High Commissioner during the 52nd Session of Human Rights Council pointed out that since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, there’s has been “unprecedented progress” in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the BJP government’s monumental decision helped take democracy to the grassroots, enhancing people’s participation in political processes, providing good governance and security to the people and accelerating all round socio-economic development in the erstwhile state.

In his statement, Pandey voiced New Delhi’s regret over the High Commissioner’s “unwarranted and factually inaccurate” portrayal of the human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Pandey asserted that the matters pertaining to the Union Territory are India’s internal affairs and there’s no role for the OHCHR.

Earlier, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk in his global update to the UN Human Rights Council, said that he had recently discussed the “worrying human rights” situation in Kashmir valley with both India and Pakistan, adding that he will continue to explore how his office can assist in improving the said situation by meaningful access to the region.

Turk asserted that progress on human rights, and justice for the past, will be key to advancing security and development.

The UN Human Rights Commissioner also provided updates on human rights situations in different parts of the world, including the persecution of minority Tibetans, Uyghurs and other groups in China. He noted that that the UN Human Rights office has documented grave concerns of large-scale arbitrary detentions and ongoing family separations – and has made important recommendations that require concrete follow-up.

Turk said his office has opened channels of communication with a range of actors to follow up on a variety of human rights issues, including the protection of minorities in China.

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PM Modi to visit Hyderabad in first Telangana trip since 2024 Lok Sabha victory

PM Modi will visit Hyderabad on May 10 in his first Telangana trip since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and unveil projects worth over Rs 7,800 crore.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad on May 10 to launch and inaugurate projects worth over Rs 7,800 crore while addressing a major BJP public meeting in Secunderabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad on Saturday in his first trip to Telangana after returning to power for a third term following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The visit is expected to combine infrastructure announcements with a major political outreach programme ahead of upcoming local body elections in the state.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects collectively valued at around Rs 7,823 crore. Among the key projects is the integrated industrial smart city at Zaheerabad under the Hyderabad-Nagpur Industrial Corridor, being developed at a cost of Rs 2,360 crore across 3,245 acres.

PM Modi is also scheduled to inaugurate the PM MITRA Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal. The project, estimated at nearly Rs 1,695 crore, is expected to attract major investments and generate employment opportunities in the textile and apparel sector.

Railway, highway and petroleum infrastructure projects are also part of the programme. These include the third railway line between Kazipet and Vijayawada and national highway works in Mahabubnagar district. A petroleum storage and distribution terminal in Hyderabad is also expected to be inaugurated.

Apart from official engagements, the Prime Minister will visit HITEC City to inaugurate Sindhu Hospital and interact with healthcare professionals before addressing a large public gathering at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad organised by the BJP’s Telangana unit.

The BJP has planned an extensive mobilisation drive for the event and is expecting a crowd of nearly two lakh people. The meeting is being seen as an important political show of strength as the party prepares for the upcoming Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections.

Security arrangements have also been tightened ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, with restrictions imposed on drones, paragliders and microlight aircraft in parts of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

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Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED after raids in money laundering probe

Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora was arrested by the ED after raids at multiple premises linked to him in Chandigarh and Delhi-NCR under the PMLA.

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ED conducted searches at multiple locations linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora before arresting him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Punjab minister and AAP leader Sanjeev Arora was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday after the agency carried out raids at premises linked to him in Chandigarh and the Delhi-NCR region.

According to officials, the searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The ED reportedly raided four locations connected to Arora and his associates before taking him into custody from his official residence in Chandigarh’s Sector 2.

Arora, 62, is the Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Ludhiana West and currently serves as a minister in the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Reports said this is the third time this year that the ED has conducted action linked to Arora. Earlier raids were also carried out in April and earlier this month as part of an ongoing investigation.

The arrest triggered strong political reactions from the Aam Aadmi Party. AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the BJP-led Centre, alleging misuse of central agencies against opposition leaders. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also attacked the BJP, saying Punjab would not be intimidated by such actions.

Several reports linked the ED action to an alleged money laundering probe connected to suspected fake GST transactions worth around ₹100 crore. However, the ED has not yet released a detailed official statement publicly outlining all allegations against the minister.

The arrest comes amid heightened political tensions in Punjab, where opposition parties and the ruling AAP have repeatedly clashed over corruption allegations and the use of investigative agencies.

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Sheikh Hasina praises Suvendu Adhikari after Bengal oath ceremony

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated Suvendu Adhikari following his swearing-in as West Bengal Chief Minister, praising his “strong, people-oriented leadership.”

Adhikari took oath as the state’s first BJP Chief Minister during a high-profile ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers and several NDA chief ministers.

In her message, Hasina reportedly expressed hope that Adhikari’s tenure would strengthen regional cooperation and reflect the aspirations of the people of West Bengal.

The BJP secured a sweeping mandate in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 seats in the 294-member assembly and ending the long rule of the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee.

Adhikari, who emerged as one of the BJP’s key faces in Bengal politics after joining the party in 2020, was formally elected leader of the BJP legislature party ahead of the oath-taking ceremony.

The new Bengal Chief Minister has said his government will focus on development, governance and implementation of the BJP’s election promises.

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