Two countries never discuss such individual issues: PM Modi on Adani case
Washington DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed a question regarding the Adani Group case during his bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump, stating that "two prominent leaders of two countries never discuss such individual issues."
Speaking to the media, Modi emphasised India's democratic values and cultural ethos, saying, "India is a democracy, and our culture is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'—we consider the whole world as one family. I believe every Indian is mine."
His statement came in response to a query on whether the "Gautam Adani case" was discussed during his recent visit to the United States. The visit, which took place on February 12-13, marked Modi’s first trip to the US following Trump’s second-term inauguration. The leaders held a four-hour-long meeting at the White House, covering bilateral relations, regional concerns, and global issues.
The Adani Group has been under scrutiny after an indictment was unsealed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York last November. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged a bribery scheme involving executives of Adani Green. The conglomerate has strongly denied the allegations, calling them "baseless."
Earlier this week, six US lawmakers raised concerns over the indictment in a letter to newly appointed US Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The letter criticised "questionable decisions" made by the DoJ under the previous administration and referenced the case against Adani Group.
Meanwhile, President Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a nearly 50-year-old law that prohibits US-based companies from bribing foreign officials. The order directs the Attorney General to reassess past decisions and formulate new enforcement guidelines.
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Mumbai family deaths: Rat poison ingredient zinc phosphide found in viscera, watermelon sample
Mumbai (PTI): Four members of a family in Pydhonie area of south Mumbai died last month due to rat poison, police officials said on Thursday.
The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report has confirmed the presence of zinc phosphide in viscera (liver, kidney, spleen), stomach contents, bile, and abdominal fat samples of the deceased identified as Abdulla Dokadia (44), his wife Nasrin (35) and their daughters Aayesha (16) and Zaineb (13), said Deputy Commissioner of Police Pravin Mundhe.
"The watermelon sample also tested positive for zinc phosphide, while all other food items were negative. The report will be studied in depth. We will consult forensic doctors. Further probe in the case is underway," the DCP said.
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Zinc phosphide is used primarily as a highly toxic acute rodenticide to control rats and mice.
"The forensic experts who examined the viscera of deceased Abdulla Dokadia, Nasrin (35), Aayesha (16) and Zaineb (13) found traces of zinc phosphide. It is, however, unclear whether the rat poison was consumed accidentally (or on purpose). So far, we have found no strong reason why the whole family would take such an extreme step," another official said.
Further probe is being conducted by the JJ Marg police station, which has recorded statements of kin and neighbours, he added.
The Dokadia family, residents of Ghari Mohalla on Ismail Kurte Road, had hosted a get-together of relatives on the night of April 25. At around 1 am, hours after the guests had left, Abdullah Dokadia, his wife Nasreen, and daughters Ayesha and Zaineb ate pieces of a watermelon.
They suffered severe bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea in the early hours of April 26 and were rushed to a local hospital before being referred to the government-run J J Hospital where all four died during treatment.
