INDIA THIS WEEK FRIDAY MARCH 3, 2023 1 A W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r Fe a t u r i n g N e w s & Tr e n d s f r o m t h e I n d i a n S u b - C o n t i n e n t P u b l i s h e d f r o m t h e U S C a p i t a l Website: www.indiathisweek.online Vol. 31 No:9 • WASHINGTON D.C • Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 • e-mail: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday • March 3, 2023 CBI Arrests Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia N e w Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday said that it has arrested Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in an ongoing investigation of a case related to alleged irregularities in framing and implementation of the excise policy after he gave evasive replies and did not cooperate the investigation despite being confronted with evidence to the contrary. The instant case was registered against the Deputy Chief Minister and In-charge Excise Minister and 14 others for an investigation into the matter of alleged irregularities in framing and implementation of the Excise Policy for the year 2021-22 and extending post tender benefits to private persons. A chargesheet has been filed on December 25, 2022, against the CEO of a Mumbai-based private company and six others. Further investigation is being carried out. The Deputy CM was issued a notice under Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C) for attending the investigation on February 19, 2023. “However, he sought time of one week citing his pre-occupation. Accepting his request, he was issued a notice under Section 41A Cr.P.C for attending the investigation today (on February 26, 2023) for answering various questions evaded by him during his examination with evidence to the contrary. Therefore, he has been arrested. The arrested accused will be produced before the Designated Court in Delhi,” the CBI said in a statement. on October 17, 2022, and further questions relating to his incriminating role based on evidence collected during the investigation of the case. However, he gave evasive replies and did not cooperate the investigation despite being confronted Interrogation of Manish Sisodia shall be conducted under CCTV coverage: Court tells CBI The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday while sending Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remand directed that the interrogation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader during remand period shall be conducted at some place CBI Arrests Sisodia see page 8 Center for Social Change: Service with Commitment – Interview with Jesse Singh and Sajid Tarrar (Part 2) Center for Social Change is a privately-held non-profit organizations that supports people with organizational and behavioral challenges. Sajid Tarrar, CEO and Jesse Singh, COO of the center sat down with us to talk about their motivation and beginning into the field, the sense of fulfillment they enjoy from serving the community and different services that the center offers. In this second part, they talk about their services and secret to their long-lasting friendship. by Mihir Jaiswal Mihir: I also read that you provide care to autistic children. Autism had organized fairly recently. However, it existed before. How have the recent recognition, awareness and research on autism changed the way you care for such patients? Sajid: I have been reading about the research on autism. There is a certain level of autism in all of us. Certain level of autism that we are born with goes away as we grow up. Now with more research and awareness, more solutions and treatments are coming up. Jesse: I think we hardly know one percent of what autism is. A lot of research and information is yet to come on topic. When we reassessed patients diagnosed with bipolar, schizophrenia and some of the other mental disabilities, a lot of them were rediagnosed as autistic in last decade. They were diagnosed with other conditions originally because autism as a condition was not known. Because of the information available, a lot of patients are able to describe their autism. We are able to identify triggers for certain autistic behaviors and work on them. Definitely, in last ten years we have come a long Remember: “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth.” KING SOLOMON way in diagnosing and managing autism. We have a team of psychiatrist, behavior specialists and others to manage such patients. Mihir: How do the patients find and enroll with the Center? Jesse: This is generally through referrals and word of mouths. We get patients from hospitals, social workers, nursing homes, parents and support groups talking to one another. Often patients CENTER FOR SOCIAL CHANGE SEE PAGE 10
March 3, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Indian govt made significant efforts to detect, disrupt, degrade operations of terrorist organisations: US report Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): The Indian government has made significant efforts to detect, disrupt, and degrade the operations of terrorist organisations, according to the US Bureau of Counterterrorism‘s ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: India‘. “The Indian government made significant efforts to detect, disrupt, and degrade operations of terrorist organisations,” the US Bureau of Counterterrorism‘s report read. As per the report, in 2021, terrorism affected the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the northeastern states, and parts of central India. Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Jaishe-Mohammed, Hizbul Mujahideen, ISIS, al-Qa’ida, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen, and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, are the terrorist groups active in India. A shift was observed in terrorists’ tactics in 2021. They shifted towards attacks on civilians and greater reliance on IEDs, including an explosive attack using drones on an air force base. The US, India in October 2021, held the 18th meeting of the Counterterrorism Joint Working Group, and in November 2021, India hosted the second Quad counterterrorism tabletop exercise along with Australia and Japan. According to the ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: India‘ report, India responds promptly to U.S. requests for information related to terrorism investigations and makes efforts to mitigate threats in response to U.S. information. Collaborative efforts to disrupt terrorist travel continue and alerts are issued to U.S. authorities for possible threats in the United States and against U.S. interests. In 2021, 153 terrorist attacks were reported in India‘s Jammu and Kashmir. The attacks caused 274 deaths which included 45 security personnel, 36 civilians, and 193 terrorists. Other notable attacks included an attack on November 1 in Manipur, in which the People’s Liberation Army of Manipur and Naga People’s Front killed seven persons in an ambush, including an Indian Army officer and his wife and minor son. There were, however, no changes in India‘s terrorism-related legislation in 2021. India expanded the number of state-level Multi-Agency Centers to strengthen sharing of intelligence among state and federal agencies. According to the official report, India implemented UNSCR 2396 by using watch lists, implementing biographic and biometric screening at ports of entry, and prioritizing information sharing. Pursuant to a bilateral arrangement, the U.S. and Indian governments have committed to collaborating on improving border security and informationsharing capabilities. The U.S. government is still pending a decision from the Government of India on an offer to collaborate on watchlisting assistance. India is implementing dual-screen X-raying for cargo screening at airport locations. Significant law enforcement actions by India include a National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Special Court sentencing three Lashkar-e-Tayyiba/ Harkat-ul-Jihad-e-Islami terrorists to prison sentences of ten years for weapons smuggling, eight Jamaatul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorists were convicted for attacks with explosives in Bodh Gaya in 2012. The NIA through September 2021, investigated 37 cases related to ISIS and arrested 168 people. India is a member of FATF, theAsia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering, and the Eurasian Group. India‘s Financial Intelligence UnitIndia is part of the Egmont Group. NIA investigated nine cases of possible terror funding, according to the US report. The Indian Army runs schools, training courses, recruitment drives, medical camps, and emergency services in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent “radicalization”.
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March 3, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK German Chancellor Olaf Scholz interacts with India’s best business minds in Bengaluru Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 27 (ANI): German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has interacted with “inspiring talents” of SAP India, German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann stated in a tweet. Scholz witnessed “India’s modern face” at Bengaluru and met with young Indians on their way to Germany. P h i l i p p Ackermann tweeted, “Bangalore showed India’s modern face to @Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz & us! We changed batteries for scooters @Sun_ Mobility & met inspiring talents @SAPIndia. Chancellor also talked to young Indians on their way to Germany & visited Royal Challengers – end of a successful visit!” Olaf Scholz was on an official visit to India from February 25-26. He was accompanied by senior officials and a high-powered business delegation. Meanwhile, IPL Cricket team Royal Challengers Banglore on Sunday tweeted, “We had the extreme honour and privilege of hosting the Hon’ble Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany at Namma Chinnaswamy Stadium. His Excellency called on RCB’s WPL camp today.” On Saturday, the German Chancellor called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Murmu noted that Germany is India’s largest trade partner in Europe and also among the top investors in India. She said that Germany is also India’s second-largest development cooperation partner and has played an important role in India’s developmental journey. “Welcoming Chancellor Scholz on his first visit to India as German Chancellor, the President said that India and Germany have a long-standing relationship, which is underpinned by our common values and shared goals. Our bilateral relationship encompasses a wide range of areas, reflecting the mutual trust that has been nurtured over decades,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement. P r e s i d e n t Murmu said that India and Germany also have strong cultural connections, with a long tradition of German Indologists working in India. She stated that India and Germany had shared aims in upholding democratic values, the rules-based international order, multilateralism, and the reform of multilateral institutions. During his visit, Olaf Scholz said that India has undertaken an enormous rise and stressed that it is “very good” for the ties between the two nations. Speaking at a joint press meet along with PM Narendra Modi, Scholz noted that the development Now in Ashburn, VA ❖ Accounting and Bookkeeping Service ❖ Audit, Review, Compilation and Attestation Service ❖ Tax Service ❖ IRS Service ❖ Web Hosting ❖ Business Consultancy ❖ Dedicated Service with Smiling Faces ❖ Experienced and Reliable Staff Year Round ❖ Rely on 24 Years of Experience Balagan Arumugaswamy, CPA, LL.M Tel: (301) 931-1040, (301) 931-1042 (301) 595-4331; (703) 723-4488; (703) 723-4458 Fax: (703) 723-1140; (301) 595-4332 E Mail: balagancpa@msn.com Website: www.balaganfinancials.com of IT and software is booming in India “India has undertaken an enormous rise much has happened and that is also good for the relations between both our countries. The world is suffering because of the consequences of Russia’s aggression. Ensuring food and energy supplies right now,” Olaf Scholz said. In his remarks after meeting PM Modi, Scholz said, “We need talent, we need skilled workers. The development of IT & software is booming in India and many capable companies are here in India. India has so much talent and we want to benefit from that corporation. We want to recruit & attract that talent in Germany.” (ANI) Tax Season is around the corner, are you ready ? Balagan Business & Tax Services Main Office: 12100 Franklin Street Beltsville, MD 20705 Branch Offices: 44335 Premier Plaza Suite#100, Ashburn, VA 20147
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March 3, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Anthony Blinken arrives in Delhi for G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived here on Wednesday to take part in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under India’s G20 presidency will be held on March 2. During his visit, Blinken will have bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He will also participated in the Raisina Dialogue. “Welcome to India, FM Sameh Shoukry of Egypt @MfaEgypt, FM @ABZayed of UAE @MoFAICUAE and @SecBlinken of USA @StateDept. Looking forward to deliberations at the #G20FMM. @SecBlinken & FM Shoukry will also participate in #Raisina2023,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a tweet. The G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and nearly 40 delegations are expected to participate.This will be second ministerial meeting being held under India’s presidency so far. The first ministerial meeting - Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors - was held in Bengaluru. A US State Department official had From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- February 10, 2023 Thanks be to God Janie Alford I do not thank Thee , Lord, That I have bread to eat while others starve; While empty hands solicit Heaven; Nor for a body strong While other bodies flatten beds of pain. No, not for these do I give thanks! But I am grateful, Lord, Because my meager loaf I may divide; For that my busy hands May move to meet another’s need; Because my doubled strength I may expend to steady one who faints. Yes for all these do I give thanks! For heart to share, desire to bear And will to lift, Flamed into one by deathless Love– Thanks be to God for this! Unspeakable His Gift! said last week that Blinken will attend a bilateral meeting with Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G20 meeting. “They will talk about our strategic partner partnership but really focus on how we’re working together in the Asian Quad, in the G20, what we’re doing on defence cooperation and the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies that is being run out of the White House and the prime minister’s office,” Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, had said. Blinken and Jaishankar will also meet with ministers from Australia and Japan. The four countries are part of Quad. (ANI) INDIA THIS WEEK Address: P.O. Box 352, Bryans Road, MD 20616 Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 www.indiathisweek.online India This Week is published every Friday by ADV Solutions Inc, Views expressed in this paper are those of the individual writers and not necessarily of India This Week. 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George Layout & Graphics: Prinston Samuel, Business Affairs: Mrs. Molly George CALL US • 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 e-Mails: Advertisements: indiathisweekads@gmail.com Press Releases: indiathisweekpress@yahoo.com Web: www.indiathisweek.online “Entities operating in India must comply..” Jaishankar’s response to UK’s Cleverly on BBC Tax issue New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar firmly replied to UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, who raised the issue of searches on BBC offices in India and said that all the entities operating in India “must comply fully with relevant laws and regulations.” “He was firmly told that all entities operating in India must comply fully with relevant laws and regulations,” sources stated quoting Jaishankar. While meeting with Jaishankar, Cleverly raised the issue of searches on BBC offices in India. Cleverly is currently in India to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and brought up the issue of the BBC tax searches during his meeting with Jaishankar, sources told ANI. In February this year, Income Tax authorities conducted searches at the offices of the British broadcaster in New Delhi and Mumbai. Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Cleverly said that BBC is an independent organisation and is separate from the UK Government. “I didn’t see the documentary but I’ve seen reactions in UK and India. BBC is an independent organisation and separate from the government. I enjoy a strong personal relationship with Dr Jaishankar...relationship between UK-India growing stronger by the day,” said Cleverly when asked about the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BBC had in January this year released the documentary film titled ‘India: The Modi Question,” which features the Gujarat Remember: riots of 2002. The film caused controversy for alluding to the leadership of Modi as chief minister during the riots while disregarding the clean chit given by the Supreme Court. Meanwhile speaking on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, Cleverly said, “We do a lot of business with India and are working extensively. I’ll be meeting India’s trade secretary. We want to make sure this trade agreement really benefits both the countries and unlocks billions of pounds of bilateral trade.” Cleverly added that the UK looks forward to bringing the trade agreement to a conclusion in due course of time. Commending India’s G20 presidency Cleverly said it is quite exciting and the event holds has fantastic opportunities. “This is a great opportunity to talk about sustainable economic agenda and green agenda,” he said. The G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) is scheduled to take place in physical format from March 1-2, 2023 in New Delhi under India’s presidency. Representatives of 40 countries, including nonG20 members have been invited by India, and multilateral organisations will attend. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the foreign ministers of the member countries of G20 and he will talk about India’s growing influence globally. The foreign ministers are also likely to discuss ways to deal with falling economic growth, increasing inflation, lower demands for goods and services as well as increasing prices of food, fuel and fertilisers. (ANI) “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” JESUS CHRIST
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March 3, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK CBI Arrests Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia CBI ARRESTS SISODIA FROM PAGE 1 having CCTV coverage in accordance with guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court and the said footage shall be preserved by the CBI. Special Judge MK Nagpal on Monday decided to send Manish Sisodia to CBI remand till March 4. Sisodia was arrested on Sunday in an ongoing investigation of a case related to alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy of the Delhi government The court said, keeping in view the facts and circumstances, the accused is being remanded to CBI custody for a period of five days ie till March 4 for his further and extensive interrogation. The court observed that the accused had joined the investigation of this case on two earlier occasions, but it has also been observed that he has failed to provide satisfactory answers to most of the questions put to him during his examination and interrogation conducted and has thus, failed to legitimately explain the incriminating evidence which has allegedly surfaced against him in the investigation conducted so far. It is true that he cannot be expected to make self-incriminating statements, but the interests of justice and of a fair investigation require that he should come up with some legitimate answers to the questions which are being put to him by the Investigation Officer. Some of his subordinates are found to have disclosed certain facts which can be taken as incriminating against him and some documentary evidence against him has also already surfaced and a proper and fair investigation requires that some genuine and legitimate answers to the questions being put to him about the same are to be found and hence, in considered opinion of this court, this can only be done during custodial interrogation of the accused, noted the court. D u r i n g arguements, CBI counsel told the court that the Delhi Deputy CM’s custodial interrogation is required for an effective investigation into the case. While seeking five days’ remand of Sisodia, CBI said, “Conspiracy was hatched in a very planned and secret manner.” Meanwhile, senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan appeared for Sisodia and opposed the remand application of CBI. “if someone is not willing to say something, that cannot be a ground for arrest,” argued Sosodia’s lawyer. What should I do with a phone that I changed? I am a minister, I cannot send it to a second-hand shop, it would have important data. CBI confronted me with the material but I did not confess. The Remand application says I gave evasive replies. This cannot be a ground for remand. They search my residence on August 19. 2022. I handover my phone. They called me to join the investigation and I joined. I cooperated,” Advocate Dayan Krishnan argued for Delhi Deputy CM. The CBI on Sunday released a statement on Sisodia’s arrests, claiming he was giving evasive replies and was not cooperating in the ongoing investigation in the liquor scam case. (ANI) Manish Sisodia moved Supreme Court challenging arrest, but SC Declines Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had moved Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the CBI in connection with the excise policy scam case. The plea is likely to be mentioned in the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking an urgent hearing on his plea. The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging his arrest in connection with the excise policy case. The apex court suggested Sisodia to move to Delhi High Court A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi who is representing the Delhi Deputy Chief Minister urged the court to grant relief to Sisodia, questioning why there was a need for arrest. The lawyer also said that Sisodia is not a flight risk. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain resigned from their posts in the state cabinet on Tuesday. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accepted their resignationand sent to Delhi LG VK Saxena. Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Tuesday said that Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s remand for custodial interrogation by the CBI is a violation of the constitutional principles, said a statement. K u m a r ’ s statements came after Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent him to CBI custody for five days. Amid the ongoing political crisis in the Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting of party councillors and MLAs on Wednesday evening. The meeting has been called in the wake of a cabinet reshuffle which was mandated after top cabinet ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain resigned from their respective positions following corruption allegations. The party organization can also be discussed in the meeting, according to sources. Meanwhile, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday approved Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s proposal to allocate new departments to ministers Kailash Gahlot and Rajkumar Anand. Arora also told a lot of things that how money was transacted. Let’s see how it goes further, but let the truth come out how the money for liquor barrels came.” Atishi said, “BJP says that Manish Sisodia has done a fraud worth Rs 10,000 crore. Where are these Rs 10,000 crore? Did they find the cash in his residence, or at the residence of his relatives? Did they find his illegal properties? BJP could not prove that he did any fraud even after so many investigations. This arrest is connected to the growing popularity of AAP and Delhi CM. BJP is scared of AAP and its leaders. That’s why BJP is using national agencies to destroy AAP. No matter how many cases you do on us, we will still not be scared of you. We are not scared of going to jail or of being hanged. The truth will come out no matter how much you try to suppress it. The same Manish Sisodia will be India’s Education Minister and the same AAP will destroy BJP.” that the court is not inclined to entertain the petition at this stage and suggested Sisodia to move to Delhi High Court. “It can not interfere in the matter as it may open the gate of people approaching the top court in every such matter,” the court remarked. The court also remarked that various legal remedies are available for Sisodia in different forums including efficacious remedies for quashing FIR and bail plea in Delhi court. Thecourtremarked just because an incident happens in Delhi does not mean the matter will come to the Supreme Court. The court also said that it will set a very wrong precedent. AAP-BJP political slugfest intensifies over Manish Sisodia’s arrest Feb 26 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26 arrested Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy case, after eight hours of questioning. Rapid Action Force was deployed outside the CBI Headquarters after the arrest. BJP’s National Spokesperson said, “Manish Sisodia was to be arrested because if the man is not giving proper answers to CBI. So, they have to confront the witness. Dinesh For Advertisements Call: 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 E-mail: indiathisweekads@gmail.com www.indiathisweek.online
FRIDAY MARCH 3, 2023 9 Sale Ends 3/30/2023 India records highest number of student visas with 73pc: British High Commissioner New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis has said that last year the UK issued 25 per cent of its total visas from India and New Delhi also recorded the highest number of student visas. Taking to Twitter, Ellis said that in 2021, the student visas increased by 73 per cent and India also recorded the most work visas with a 130 per cent hike. “Last year UK issued 2,836,490 visas; 25% of those went to India, more than to any other country. Indian nationals received: highest student visas increased by 73% in 2021, most work visas increased by 130%, largest share of visit visas, 30% of the world,” the British High Commissioner tweeted. The UK is all set to increase the work and student visas for India as the British government announced that they had invited 2,400 visa applications for Indians under the UK-India Young February 28 and close at 2:29 pm IST) on March 2. Under the reciprocal arrangement signed off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart, Rishi Sunak, at the G20 summit in Indonesia last November, British nationals would also be offered similar visas to live and work in India. (ANI) Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 2 (ANI): A 19-year-old girl died by suicide due to threats to her life from her boyfriend and his family members in Bhatauli village of Harpalpur area in Hardoi. According to the police, the girl’s marriage was fixed for May 3, 2023. After hearing the news that her marriage has been fixed, her boyfriend ‘Vaibhav’ entered her house and threatened the girl and her family members, asking them to cancel her marriage. “The girl’s marriage was fixed in Kannauj district. After hearing the news of her marriage, the accused threatened the girl and her family members two days earler. After the young man’s threat, when the girl’s relatives raised a complaint, his relatives instead of warning him, beat the girl and her family members and also threatened to kill them, “Durgesh Singh Additional Superintendent of Police, Western Hardoi, said. “Being scared and frustrated with the threats of her boyfriend and his family members the girl hanged herself inside the house,” he added. Police have registered an FIR against three people and said strict action will be taken against the accused. (ANI) 19-year-old-girl dies by suicide in Hardoi after threat to life from boyfriend Professional Scheme. According to an update shared by the British High Commission in India, Indian citizens between 18 and 30 years of age can enter the ballot if they meet other relevant criteria. “This is an excellent opportunity for India’s brightest young people between the ages of 18-30 to experience the best of the UK,” said the British High Commission in New Delhi as it released the detailed eligibility criteria for the new scheme. Applicants must also have the relevant educational qualifications – bachelor’s degree level or above – and possess Pound 2,530 (approximately Rs 2.6 lakhs) in savings. They must also not have any dependent minor children. “If you’re successful in the ballot you’ll need to apply for your visa by the deadline given in your invitation to apply. This is usually 30 days after you get the invitation. You must travel to the UK within six months of applying for your visa,” an update shared on the government website said. The ballots will open at 2:30 pm (IST on
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