Dubai: In a disconcerting incident, the lifeless body of a young man from Belthnagady named Mohammed Raziq was discovered under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Dubai.

Mohammed Raziq, the son of Dawood and a resident of Kuppetti in Uruvalu village of Belthangady Taluk, had been staying in a hotel room in Dubai. Concerns arose when hotel staff noticed that Raziq did not wake up in the morning. Upon investigation, they tragically found that he had passed away.

The deceased youth had recently returned to his native place, got married, and subsequently traveled to Dubai for employment opportunities. The sudden and unexpected nature of his demise has raised suspicions surrounding the incident.

Further details pertaining to the incident are currently awaited as authorities continue their investigation into the matter.

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.