Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing at the World Government Summit in Dubai, highlighted the importance of clean and transparent governance as a crucial factor in addressing the challenges faced by governments worldwide. 

During his address, Prime Minister Modi also acknowledged the dynamic leadership of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, describing him as a leader with vision and resolve.

“Now the world needs a smart government, which makes technology a government medium, which is transparent and not corrupt,” Prime Minister Modi said.

“On the one hand, the world is embracing modernity, on the other hand, the challenges emanating since the last century are on a continuous rise. Be it food security, health security, water security, energy security, education or building an inclusive society, every government is bound by many responsibilities towards its citizens,” PM Modi said. 

PM Modi said his government remained focused on women-led development. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of strengthening social and financial conditions. 

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks his seventh since 2015. During this two-day visit, he is expected to engage in wide-ranging talks with top leaders of the UAE to further strengthen the existing ties.

One of the highlights of the visit is the inauguration of the BAPS Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, later today.

The UAE was one of the top four foreign direct investors in India during the fiscal year 2022-23. Bilateral trade between India and the UAE reached an impressive $85 billion during that time, solidifying their positions as crucial trading partners for each other. 

This economic collaboration has been further facilitated by agreements such as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in February 2022 and the Local Currency Settlement (LCS) System established in July 2023.

The Indian community, numbering around 3.5 million in the UAE, forms the largest expatriate group in the country. Their contributions to the socio-economic development of the UAE have played a crucial role in fostering strong people-to-people ties. 
 

An Indian-origin family from Kerala was found dead at their home in US’ California in an apparent case of murder-suicide. The family have been identified as Anand Sujith Henry, 42, his wife Alice Priyanka, 40, and their 4-year-old twin children Noah and Neithan.

Cops found the bodies after one of the family’s relatives sought a welfare check as nobody in the house was attending the call.

The Indian-American couple, Anand and Alice, were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a bathroom. The twin children were discovered dead in a bedroom, with the cause of their death still under investigation.

“After arriving officers were met with no response, they searched the perimeter of the home and did not see any signs of forced entry into the house. Finding an unlocked window, officers entered the home and located four people dead; 1 adult male, 1 adult female, and two children,” police said.

A 9mm pistol and a loaded magazine were recovered from the bathroom.

The couple had purchased the house in 2020 for $2.1 million, records show.

An initial assessment by the police suggests a possible murder-suicide scenario, though they have not ruled out other possibilities.

“Based on the information we have at this time, this appears to be an isolated incident with no danger to the public as we are confident the person responsible was located within the home,” the San Mateo police department said in a statement.

The family, originally from Kerala, had been living in the United States for the past nine years. Anand, a software engineer, and Alice, a senior analyst, had relocated from New Jersey to San Mateo County two years ago. Described as friendly, hardworking, and devoted parents, the couple was well-liked by both neighbors and colleagues.

According to court records, Anand had filed for divorce in December 2016, but the separation did not go through in court.

San Mateo County’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has taken over the case, working alongside the San Mateo County Crime Lab to collect evidence. The bodies have been taken into the custody of the San Mateo County Coroner, who is working to positively identify each individual and notify next of kin.

The case bears an eerie resemblance to a recent case where a wealthy Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were found dead in their $5 million mansion in Massachusetts.

In the last month, at least seven Indian-origin people have been found dead in the US. US envoy to India Eric Garcetti reassured that the US is committed to making sure it remains a safe destination for Indian students.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday with a focus on boosting cooperation in various sectors.

At the grand ‘Ahlan Modi’ event, the PM addressed the Indian community. He praised UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and thanked the people present at the event for the rousing welcome. 

Today, PM Modi will inaugurate the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir, which is the first-ever Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), before leaving for a two-day visit to Qatar. 

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