Tejasvi Surya hosts US envoy in Bengaluru, discusses trade and tech ties
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday said he met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in the city and discussed the expanding India–US partnership in trade, technology and innovation.
The meeting comes in the backdrop of the recently concluded interim trade agreement between the two countries, with Surya highlighting Bengaluru’s central role in strengthening bilateral economic ties.
“Delighted to welcome His Excellency Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India, to Bengaluru today,” Surya said in a post on ‘X’.
He said the interaction took place over breakfast at a popular eatery in Indiranagar.
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“Over some masala dosa & strong coffee at Filter Coffee, Indiranagar, we had an engaging conversation on the growing India US partnership, especially in trade, technology and innovation following the interim trade agreement,” he said.
Surya added that he also introduced the envoy to a slice of local life.
“Also introduced him to Namma Auto. A memorable ride indeed,” he said.
Describing the city’s unique character, the MP said, “Bengaluru truly represents the journey from masala dosa to machine learning, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation and plays a vital role in strengthening economic and people to people ties between our two democracies.”
Highlighting the city’s economic weight, Surya said, “With over 700 American companies and 43% of India’s software exports coming from Bengaluru, our city is central to US India economic ties.”
He further said, “Home to 40% of India’s GCCs, Bengaluru continues to drive innovation led partnership between our two democracies.”
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
