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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Rape accused's mother murdered by victim's brother in MP's Shivpuri
Shivpuri (PTI): The 60-year-old mother of a rape accused was killed allegedly by the victim's brother in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, a police official said on Saturday.
The incident took place on Friday, Rannod police station house officer (SHO) Arvind Chauhan said.
"An anganwadi worker returning from a hospital was offered a lift by one Inder Gurjar, who took her to a secluded spot and raped her. She called up her brothers to narrate the ordeal. One brother of the victim along with two associates went to Gurjar's house and assaulted him. When Gurjar's mother Sirkunwarbai (60) intervened, she was attacked with a sharp weapon. She died on the spot," he said.
Based on a complaint filed by the deceased woman's daughter-in-law, three persons were booked for murder. One of them was held on Saturday, the official added.
A separate case has also been registered against Gurjar for rape, he said.
Police personnel have been deployed in the area in view of tension following the incident, the official added.
