Mumbai: Locked amidst controversy and verbal battle with former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik on Friday said he was traveling to Dubai. The minister took a funny dig at the government agencies before leaving for UAE.

Malik took to his Twitter to share the information about his travel and added that he had secured all required permissions from the State and Central governments.

The NCP leader also added that he will return to India on November 24, 2021.

“Hello Everyone, this is to inform you that I am traveling to Dubai after taking all required permissions from our Central and State Governments I will be back in India on the 24th of November 2021,” he wrote in the tweet.

Taking a dig at the government agencies, he further added, “Requesting all government agencies to keep an eye on me and track my movement.”

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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.