VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth reveal daughter Veda’s face on her first birthday; share adorable family photos Jun 11, 2026, 07:53 IST India slashes excise duty on ethanol-blended petrol: Key details Crude on boil: Oil prices jump over 2% as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to all vessels NEW DELHI: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday said it has unearthed “clear links” between Chinese criminal enterprises and scam compounds in South East Asia and beyond, being used for transnational fraud operations that “steal billions of dollars, exploit crypto currency and mercilessly traffic in human beings”.FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey shared at a media briefing that the Chinese actors were currently assessed as “financially motivated” since “we have not uncovered evidence that indicates the scam compounds are operated or directed by members of the Chinese govt”.Counting Chinese criminal groups as part of the industrial-scale scam compound “eco-system”, Bailey said they operate through sophisticated transnational networks, moving “people, money, technology and illicit proceeds across Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and beyond”. “The organisations have demonstrated a remarkable ability to exploit weak governance, corruption and emerging technology to scale their criminal activities globally,” he added.FBI is using a strategic, intelligence-driven approach and prioritising investigation of major actors and scam centres in the region to identify the hidden networks that facilitate the scams, like the developers who create apps used to defraud victims and recruiters who recruit scam centre workers under false pretence and lure them into death bondage.Citing examples of Chinese criminal enterprises connected to scam compounds across the globe, Bailey said “Kings Romans and 14K triad have been active in the (South east Asia) region for many years and involved in a wide variety of criminal activities”. He said the FBI has been coordinating with law enforcement agencies across the world to dismantle these transnational, highly-organised criminal networks. “We recently worked with the Dubai police department, Royal Thai police and the Chinese ministry of public security in an investigation that led to the arrest of 276 individuals in the dismantlement of at least 9 different scam centres that they were using for cryptocurrency investment fraud scams”.Besides the cam compounds, Bailey identified nihilistic violent extremism and transnational narcotics trafficking as the two other top threats in South East Asia, with global impact. “As deputy director of FBI, my message for these criminal groups is ‘we know who you are, how you operate and together with our law enforcement allies, we will hunt you down and bring you to justice,” he stated. Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123Photostories10 baby boy names that symbolise limitlessness5 new sneakers releasing this June that are worth the hypeExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason Thames123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder The Mohammed Siraj workload question: How India created cricket’s busiest fast bowler Government to seek tariff parity on patented drug exports to US ‘NBK111’ unveils ‘Entry of an era’ glimpse: Balakrishna impresses in new avatar; Fans and celebs celebrate star’s birthday Robert Frost Quotes: Quote of the day by Robert Frost: “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it…” Air India Ahmedabad crash probe: Final report likely delayed by 3 months . Every 15 days, bundles of fresh moringa leaves leave farms in Dharmapuri for Singapore and Dubai, bringing farmers a steady income that many say is more reliable than traditional crops.Farmers in the district, particularly in Palacode and surrounding villages, say exporters have begun buying directly from them and sending consignments overseas.“We sell the moringa for Rs 30 to Rs 50 per bundle and earn about Rs 70,000 per acre per month on average,” says R Kumar, a farmer from Gummanur. “We make profits of Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2 lakh over a three-month cycle.”Exporters say the growing demand stems from moringa’s reputation as a superfood. Often referred to as the “miracle tree”, moringa is increasingly being used in health supplements, functional foods and nutrition programmes. Its leaves are said to be rich in protein, calcium, iron and antioxidants such as quercetin and chlorogenic acid and to contain all nine essential amino acids.“Moringa powder is in high demand abroad. And the quality of moringa from Dharmapuri is good,” says S Prakash, an exporter from Hosur.Officials say government support such as a 100% subsidy for drip irrigation systems, has helped expand cultivation. “Farmers can maintain regular yields while keeping costs low,” says a horticulture official. “Dharmapuri is emerging as a hub for moringa exports. The model here is being replicated in other districts to meet rising global demand.”Drip irrigation allows us to harvest regularly,” says M Rajendran, a farmer in Marandahalli. “We don’t have to worry anymore about having a steady income.”India met nearly 80% of global demand for moringa leaves. The global moringa export market was projected to reach Rs 1,000 crore by 2030.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorSenthil KumaranV Senthil Kumaran is currently working as the Special Correspondent for The Times of India, focusing on the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Erode. As the sole representative for these five districts in Western Tamil Nadu, Senthil Kumaran covers a wide range of topics, including crime, education, and civic issues. He has exposed numerous scams and held several government officials accountable for their actions. In addition to his journalism work, he holds an MBA in Human Resources, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, and an LLB, along with a BA in English Literature.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123Photostories10 baby boy names that symbolise limitlessness5 new sneakers releasing this June that are worth the hypeExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason Thames123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder Jun 11, 2026, 07:25 IST Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ teaser out, but Uday Chopra’s story credit is breaking the internet: ‘Who approved wolf ki beti wolf?’ 10 baby boy names that symbolise limitlessness Aries Horoscope Today, June 11, 2026: Love and relationships blossom through open communication Why Travis Kelce skipped Game 4 of NBA Finals while Taylor Swift proves her Knicks loyalty wearing ‘Stevie Knicks’ T-Shirt | NFL News I observe a cluttered laboratory workbench laden with smart meters and accreditation certificates, hinting at compromised oversight. LUCKNOW: The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has clarified in writing that the Hi-Tech Test Laboratory of Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (MVVNL), Lucknow, does not have accreditation or approved scope for testing smart meters under IS 16444 (Part 1 and Part 2), the standards that govern smart prepaid meters.The clarification comes amid a dispute over a May 14 official statement issued by the MVVNL laboratory, which claimed that the facility was technically competent to conduct acceptance testing of smart meters with reference to IS 13779, IS 14697 and IS 16444. The lab had also maintained that its NABL accreditation and calibrated testing facilities made it fully capable of carrying out such tests.However, responding to a complaint raised by Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Upbhokta Parishad (UPRVUP), NABL stated that testing under IS 16444 (Part 1 and Part 2) is not covered under the accredited scope of the laboratory.“The consumer body has sought to probe the matter in detail, as the laboratory’s written statement could create confusion regarding the actual scope of its accreditation,” said Avadhesh Kumar Verma, the chairman of UPRVUP.The matter is already under the scrutiny of the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC). On May 21, the commission issued a notice to the managing director of MVVNL seeking clarification on allegations that smart prepaid meters were tested at the laboratory despite the absence of accreditation under IS 16444 standards.Sources said MVVNL is yet to submit its response to the regulator.“With NABL’s clarification now on record and UPERC awaiting an explanation, pressure is mounting on the utility over the claims made regarding smart meter testing,” added Verma.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorArvind ChauhanWhen he’s not chasing stories, you’ll likely find him exploring food lanes, indulging in mutton delicacies and sundaes. He is a journalist with a can-do spirit and a flair for compelling storytelling. From railways and aviation to defence, infrastructure, social development and various other diverse beats, his reportage reflects depth. His work has earned him the Times Scribe Award four times.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123Photostories5 new sneakers releasing this June that are worth the hypeExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? 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NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Wednesday granted bail to “human rights” activist Khurram Parvez held in judicial custody for over four years in a UAPA case for alleged terror funding, conspiracy to wage war against India, and recruitment of youths for LeT. Observing the “long period of incarceration and no likelihood of the trial ending soon”, Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja granted bail to Parvez. “He was taken into custody in the present case on Nov 22, 2021,” said the court.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorKoushiki SahaKoushiki Saha, a trainee journalist currently reporting for The Times of India, covers urban governance, infrastructure lapses, public grievances, and municipal policies with clarity and compassion. Still learning every day, she draws insights from fieldwork, lived experiences, and holding authorities accountable through persistent, people-focused reporting.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? 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NEW DELHI: Leaders from across the world, including US President Donald Trump, congratulated PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday after he became India’s longest continuously serving elected PM, with several describing the milestone as a reflection of the trust reposed in him by voters over three consecutive parliamentary elections.Among the first to post a message was Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, who wrote, “Congratulations to @narendramodi who today becomes the longest-serving elected PM in the history of India.” She added, “It has been a pleasure to meet again in Rome in recent weeks and to launch together a special strategic partnership that looks to the future to create new opportunities for our nations and our peoples.”In his message, Trump said, “Congratulations to my friend, PM Narendra Modi, on becoming India’s longest-serving PM — And a great one he is! He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of greatness and success ahead of him!”In response, PM Modi thanked Trump and said he looked forward to working with him. “Thank you, President Trump, for your warm wishes. I look forward to working with you to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, for the benefit of both our nations and the world.”Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali described Modi as his “elder brother and dear friend” and congratulated him on “the historic milestone of leading India with vision and determination across three consecutive democratic mandates as India’s longest serving PM”. He praised PM Modi’s role in poverty reduction, and his advocacy for the Global South.Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay published a detailed tribute titled “Prime Minister Narendra Modi: My Friend, My Brother, My Mentor”, describing Modi as “a trusted friend”, “an elder brother” and “a mentor whose dedication to public service continues to inspire me”. He said the people of Bhutan would remember Modi for his “unwavering support and goodwill” towards the Himalayan nation.Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he looked forward to “further strengthening the enduring ties”, while President Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives was eager to deepen cooperation with India, “guided by mutual respect, sovereign equality, and shared interests”.Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, Kenyan President William Ruto and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung all called Modi’s achievement “a testament to your leadership and to the enduring trust and confidence that the people of India have placed in you”.Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said milestone reflected PM Modi’s “years of dedicated public service and leadership”, while Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described him as “a personal friend and trusted ally”.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Sources within the rebel TMC camp said they have managed the support of at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs, two-thirds of the party’s strength of 28, and will claim to be representing its parliamentary wing in the House, a strategy similar to that of the breakaway faction of its MLAs, which has captured its legislative wing in the West Bengal assembly.In a sign of the extent of TMC’s unravelling, vocal Mamata-Abhishek loyalists, most notably Saayoni Ghosh and three Muslim MPs are supporting the breakaway faction. The claim to be the “real” TMC could help them circumvent the constitutional requirement to instantly merge with BJP in order to avoid disqualification: a route that was earlier taken by Eknath Shinde-led faction of Shiv Sena and then Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Both groups were later recognised by Election Commission as the real wings of the original parties and are BJP allies.BJP poised to bag 2 RS seats amid TMC exitsThe option to keep distance from BJP should work particularly for Muslim MPs who are part of the breakaway group. The rebels can also lay claim to the party’s name and symbol if they want to compound trouble for the Trinamool boss.The group is learned to comprise Satabdi Roy, Bapi Haldar, Partha Bhowmick, Asit Kumar Mal, former international cricketer Yusuf Pathan, Khalilur Rahaman, Abu Tahir Khan, Mitali Bag, Kalipada Saren Kherwal, Sharmila Sarkar, Rachna Banerjee, Jagdish Chandra Barma Basunia, Aarup Chakraborty, Deepak Dev Adhikari, June Maliah, Prasun Banerjee, Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy.In Rajya Sabha, the regional party lost another MP in Sushmita Dev, who was batting for Mamata till a few days back and is now expected to join BJP. Sukhendu Sekhar Roy had quit Rajya Sabha on Monday. Both the vacancies will be filled through byelections to be decided by the majority: something that will ensure gain of two more seats for BJP in the Upper House.In fact, the split in TMC, DMK’s break-up with Congress and the hollowing out of AAP’s Rajya Sabha group, with seven of them crossing over to BJP, have changed the complexion of Parliament since the end of the budget session and significantly increased govt’s advantage, expanding the room for it to push its agenda, including women’s reservation bill, on terms that the opposition had rejected it with the help of TMC and DMK.For Trinamool, the haemorrhaging represents an existential crisis. The desertions mean that Mamata can be sure of the loyalty of just a handful: a shrinking group confined to those who cannot cross over to BJP or will not be accepted by it.Ghosh and Mala Roy, who have also joined the Lok Sabha rebels led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, were among the TMC office-bearers Mamata had recently named after reconstituting her party’s organisational units in a bid to quell unrest.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? 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NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday on achieving the milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM and said that India has witnessed significant transformations across all facets of national life during his tenure.“This milestone is therefore not merely a matter of the longest duration in this public office; it is an affirmation of the confidence that the people of India have reposed in your leadership…” the president said in a letter to Modi.“Having witnessed the challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups over generations, I was deeply touched by your compassion for the marginalised sections of our society…” Murmu added.Noting that India has witnessed progress under PM’s leadership across every sphere, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said in a social media post that while Abraham Lincoln had liberated millions from the bondage of slavery, Modi has liberated over 25 crore people from the grip of absolute poverty.Speaker Om Birla wrote to Modi, describing his tenure as a period of transformational governance, democratic consolidation, economic growth, social reform and enhanced global stature for India.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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NEW DELHI: Bengal’s iconic snack jhalmuri made a political appearance once again, this time at the National Democratic Alliance’s 12th anniversary conclave at Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday.A video of West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari serving jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a light-hearted interaction with leaders of NDA allies was widely circulated on social media. PM Modi later shared the video on Instagram with the caption: “Sharing Jhalmuri with fellow NDA leaders at the NDA meeting today”. Photos of home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh and several other leaders relishing the snack were also shared by the party. In a social media post, Shah described jhalmuri as “tangy, masaledar and crunchy”, as others quipped that the initials stood for ‘TMC’.The humble snack, made of puffed rice, crunchy vegetables, spices and a dash of mustard oil, first grabbed political attention in March when PM Modi stopped at a roadside stall to enjoy jhalmuri during his campaign for the West Bengal assembly elections. Later, BJP’s state units served jhalmuri as a special dish to celebrate the party’s success in the polls.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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