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Daily Briefing: How India has responded differently to US & Canada over alleged assassination conspiracies; rise of deepfake ads featuring celebs; and more
In today’s edition: Last leg of rescue ops in Uttarakhand; deep dive into election strategists; and more
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In today’s edition: How India has responded differently to US and Canada over alleged assassination conspiracies; rise of deepfake ads featuring celebrities; last leg of rescue ops in Uttarakhand; deep dive into election strategists; and more
🚨 Big Story
This week, the Financial Times released a report alleging that the US thwarted a conspiracy to assassinate Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and issued a warning to India.
In response, Delhi said it takes such inputs “seriously” and these are “already being examined” by relevant departments.
This is markedly different from the manner in which it responded to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “credible allegations” about a potential link of Indian government agents to the killing of Canada-based Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which had resulted in a diplomatic stand-off.
The Indian Express’s Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy takes us through how and why these responses are different, and what could be the path ahead for India’s relationship with both countries.
In response, Delhi said it takes such inputs “seriously” and these are “already being examined” by relevant departments.
This is markedly different from the manner in which it responded to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “credible allegations” about a potential link of Indian government agents to the killing of Canada-based Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which had resulted in a diplomatic stand-off.
The Indian Express’s Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy takes us through how and why these responses are different, and what could be the path ahead for India’s relationship with both countries.
⚡ Only in Express
🏏 In the latest edition of our ‘Dis/Agree’ series, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan and former Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy write on Australia’s victory over India in the recently-concluded World Cup and does it make India, which dominated the tournament till the final, the ‘second-best’?
Irfan Pathan: “To not have a full-strength squad for a whole year and to have a tournament like this isn’t possible for everyone. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have done a marvellous job of taking the Indian team to where it has reached right now.”
Ian Healy: “When we turn up at the World Cup, we really value playing for Australia. We value the Baggy Green or the Yellow Cap. So we always try to turn up. And a tournament does allow you to get galvanised, and go hard and that’s what we love to do.”
Irfan Pathan: “To not have a full-strength squad for a whole year and to have a tournament like this isn’t possible for everyone. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have done a marvellous job of taking the Indian team to where it has reached right now.”
Ian Healy: “When we turn up at the World Cup, we really value playing for Australia. We value the Baggy Green or the Yellow Cap. So we always try to turn up. And a tournament does allow you to get galvanised, and go hard and that’s what we love to do.”
📰 From the Front page
From Shah Rukh Khan to Virat Kohli, deepfakes of popular celebrities have arrived on the scene to hard sell products and services to impressionable fans, especially contentious products replete with lofty claims. How has the government responded? What about the social media platforms where these ads abound? The Indian Express takes a look.
As the rescue operation to free 41 workers trapped inside the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel reaches its last leg, rescuers are navigating through some last-minute hurdles. Find out more in our ground report.
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, led by CJI D Y Chandrachud, has ruled that a “Governor cannot be at liberty” to keep a “Bill pending indefinitely without any action whatsoever”. Read more to find out what else the ruling says about a Governor’s Constitutional powers, and why it is significant.
Justice Fathima Beevi (96), the first Muslim woman judge of the Supreme Court passed away in Kerala’s Kollam on Thursday. Considered a role model for gender justice, she had been an icon of women’s empowerment as she blazed a trail in the legal profession and otherwise. Shaju Philip shines a light on her incredible achievements in this obituary.
As the rescue operation to free 41 workers trapped inside the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel reaches its last leg, rescuers are navigating through some last-minute hurdles. Find out more in our ground report.
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, led by CJI D Y Chandrachud, has ruled that a “Governor cannot be at liberty” to keep a “Bill pending indefinitely without any action whatsoever”. Read more to find out what else the ruling says about a Governor’s Constitutional powers, and why it is significant.
Justice Fathima Beevi (96), the first Muslim woman judge of the Supreme Court passed away in Kerala’s Kollam on Thursday. Considered a role model for gender justice, she had been an icon of women’s empowerment as she blazed a trail in the legal profession and otherwise. Shaju Philip shines a light on her incredible achievements in this obituary.
👩💻 Must read
➡️ With polls in Rajasthan and Telangana just around the corner, we’ve turned the spotlight on the significant roles that election strategists play in campaigns across parties. Assisting leaders such as Ashok Gehlot and BRS in planning their election game, these poll strategists are here to stay. Strategies, rallies, voter outreach, messaging, and branding — they’re helping parties and candidates with everything from a bird's-eye view to ground-level contact. We take a deeper look into what they do and who they are.
➡️ In the financial sphere, the RBI appears to be tightening the screws with its decision to increase risk weights on unsecured consumer credit and credit card dues. As per bankers, this is driven primarily by concerns over a sharp rise in such loans offered by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and onward lending by them through fintechs. We report
➡️ After much debate over its contribution to the national capital’s alarming pollution levels, the farm fire season is drawing to a close. A total of 55,725 such fires have been recorded across six North Indian states between September 15 and November 23. Have you ever wondered how farm fires are counted? Well, we take a look at how these numbers are determined, and the agency behind them.
➡️ In the financial sphere, the RBI appears to be tightening the screws with its decision to increase risk weights on unsecured consumer credit and credit card dues. As per bankers, this is driven primarily by concerns over a sharp rise in such loans offered by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and onward lending by them through fintechs. We report
➡️ After much debate over its contribution to the national capital’s alarming pollution levels, the farm fire season is drawing to a close. A total of 55,725 such fires have been recorded across six North Indian states between September 15 and November 23. Have you ever wondered how farm fires are counted? Well, we take a look at how these numbers are determined, and the agency behind them.
⌛ And finally
With 83 thefts, three escapes, numerous bails, and a penchant for casinos, Crocs footwear, and expensive tequila, 'Escape Karthik,' as he is known in police circles, makes for an interesting character in a gripping potboiler. The well-off Bengaluru resident earned his moniker from the three escapes he has mounted from police custody over the years. Read how the Bengaluru escape artist was held — this time, for the 18th time.
🤫 BJP national media head and Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni had a surprise in store for the guests celebrating Igas — as Diwali is called in Uttarakhand — at his official residence in Delhi. The star of the cricket World Cup 2023, Mohammad Shami, was the main attraction of the gathering, which included Union ministers and senior bureaucrats. Shami obliged every selfie seeker and spent quality time with the guests. Don’t miss today’s Delhi confidential for more.
🎧 In today’s 3 Things podcast, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs editor Shubhajit Roy discusses the significance of the US preventing a conspiracy to assassinate Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and issuing warning to India’s government over concerns about its involvement in the plot.
🤫 BJP national media head and Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni had a surprise in store for the guests celebrating Igas — as Diwali is called in Uttarakhand — at his official residence in Delhi. The star of the cricket World Cup 2023, Mohammad Shami, was the main attraction of the gathering, which included Union ministers and senior bureaucrats. Shami obliged every selfie seeker and spent quality time with the guests. Don’t miss today’s Delhi confidential for more.
🎧 In today’s 3 Things podcast, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs editor Shubhajit Roy discusses the significance of the US preventing a conspiracy to assassinate Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and issuing warning to India’s government over concerns about its involvement in the plot.
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