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US Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha Vance arrived in New Delhi on April 21, kicking off a four-day visit to India.

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A 21-year old Indian student was killed in Canada after she was struck by a stray bullet as she was waiting at a bus stop on her way to work and shots were fired by a car occupant.
Harsimrat Randhawa was a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario.
Hamilton Police is investigating the homicide that happened Wednesday, saying Randhawa was an innocent bystander.
The Consulate General of India in Toronto said in a post on X Friday, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa in Hamilton, Ontario."
The official added, "As per local police, she was an innocent victim, fatally struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident involving two vehicles. A homicide investigation is currently underway. We are in close contact with her family and are extending all necessary assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this difficult time."
Hamilton Police in a statement said that at around 7.30 pm local time, it received .

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Highlighting the need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Principal Secretary PK Mishra on Saturday urged students to equip themselves with both technical knowledge and practical skills.
Speaking at the 9th convocation ceremony of IIM Sambalpur, Mishra said, "There is a need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually. The central government has therefore launched initiatives like Digital India and Skill India to meet this goal. You need technical knowledge along with skills."
He also informed the students that India has secured a strong position on the global stage.
Mishra said this is a crucial period not only for students, but also for the country.
"Today, India holds a strong global position, with a growing economy, a young population and strategic partnerships. The country's increasing influence will help achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, as envisioned by the Prime Minister," Mishra said.
Mishra said India's digital infrastructure is

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Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday expressed concern over the alleged erosion of democratic institutions in the country and backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks against the Election Commission of India.
Mufti also welcomed the registration of an FIR against Army personnel accused of assaulting a professor in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
"It is true that our institutions are being compromised. What Rahul Gandhi said  that there was a huge increase in the number of voters between the parliamentary elections and Maharashtra assembly polls  needs to be investigated," Mufti told reporters here.
She added that even the Supreme Court was not being spared, citing recent backlash from the BJP against the top court's verdicts related to governors and Waqf.
"The Supreme Court gave verdicts regarding the governors and Waqf, and the entire BJP attacked it. Even institutions like the Supreme Court are being undermined. The Election Commission consists 

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