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 'Snapshot of heavenly association': PM Modi takes sacred dunk at Sangam in Maha Kumbh; watch video

NEW DELHI: Top state leader Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where he took a blessed plunge at the Triveni Sangam, the consecrated conjunction of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Joined by Uttar Pradesh boss pastor Yogi Adityanath, the State head showed up at the Sangam on board a boat from Arail Ghat.

Wearing a saffron coat and blue trackpants, with rudraksh dots in his grasp, the State head drenched himself in the profound air of the Maha Kumbh, playing out the custom with dedication. After his plunge, he partook in 'aarti' on an uncommonly developed floater in the waterway. Wearing a dark coat and a Himachal cap, Modi offered milk and blossoms to the blessed waterways.

Talking after the custom, the Head of the state communicated his otherworldly association with the heavenly waters, expressing, "Favored to be at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Snan at the Sangam is a snapshot of heavenly association, and like the crores of other people who have partaken in it, I was likewise loaded up with a feeling of commitment. May Maa Ganga favor all with harmony, intelligence, great wellbeing and congruity."

The Maha Kumbh, which started on January 13, is drawing a large number of lovers from across India and the world. The occasion, which is viewed as perhaps of the holiest journey in Hinduism, will go on until February 26. As of February 4, a bigger number of than 38 crore explorers have partaken in the excellent strict social event, with numbers proceeding to rise.

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In accordance with his obligation to improving framework at strict locales, the State leader had before initiated 167 advancement projects worth Rs 5,500 crore in Prayagraj.

'Canada Is Handling It Head-On': Trudeau Frameworks New Estimates To Battle Fentanyl Exchange

Canadian Head of the state Justin Trudeau has framed measures in the nation's "Canada's Boundary Plan" pointed toward handling the fentanyl exchange.

He said that the arrangement will include conveying "thousands more bleeding edge staff to the line" and sending off a forerunner compound identification unit. Furthermore, another medication profiling focus will be laid out to battle the fentanyl exchange.

"Through Canada's Boundary Plan, we're conveying thousands more cutting-edge staff to the line, sending off a forerunner compound recognition unit, and building another medication profiling focus to battle the fentanyl exchange," the Canada PM wrote in a post on X on Tuesday.

"This medication exchange is a worldwide, lethal issue - - and Canada is handling it head-on," he added.

Trudeau's declaration comes a day after a proclamation by US President Donald Trump, in which he said Canada would execute a USD 1.3 billion boundary plan pointed toward halting the progression of fentanyl into the US. Consequently, Trump said he would stop taxes on Canadian merchandise for 30 days following the execution of the arrangement.

"Canada has consented to guarantee we have a protected Northern Boundary, and to at long last end the destructive scourge of medications like Fentanyl that have been immersing our Nation, killing a huge number of Americans, while obliterating their families and networks all over our Nation", Trump said on Truth Social.

Trump likewise referred to an assertion from Canadian Head of the state Justin Trudeau about the line plan, which incorporates "building up the Boundary with new choppers, innovation and staff, improved coordination with our American accomplices, and expanded assets to stop the progression of fentanyl."

"As President, it is my obligation to guarantee the wellbeing, everything being equal, and I'm doing exactly that. I'm extremely satisfied with this underlying result, and the Duties reported on Saturday will be stopped so that a multi-day time frame might see whether a last Monetary arrangement with Canada can be organized. Reasonableness FOR ALL!" Trump included his post.

As per a report by the Canadian Telecom Organization (CBC), US Customs and Boundary Security (CBP) held onto 19.5 kilograms of fentanyl at the northern line last year, contrasted with 9,570 kilograms at the southwestern one.

Canadian lawmakers need to force 100 percent tax on Teslas, drop Starlink contracts on account of Trump's exchange wars

n a strong move against Elon Musk's organizations, Ontario Chief Doug Passage has reported that his administration will "tear up" a $100 million agreement with Musk's Starlink. The agreement, which was set to carry rapid web to country Ontario, will presently be dropped, with Passage laying the fault decisively on US President Donald Trump's exchange approaches.

"President Trump is the main individual to be accused," Passage expressed, proposing that Musk ought to have a word with his "pal" to determine what is going on. Portage's cruel position comes in the midst of rising strains in the US-Canada exchange relationship.

Rising exchange pressures and key reprisal

The Starlink contract, which was endorsed in November, had been booked to come full circle over the late spring, planning to further develop network in Ontario's northern locales. Nonetheless, Portage clarified that his administration wouldn't uphold organizations he sees as adding to the obliteration of Ontario's economy. "Ontario will not work with individuals dead set on annihilating our economy," Passage said during his question-and-answer session. He likewise explained that the territory had not paid for the agreement yet, building up his situation on stopping this agreement.

This activity is important for a more extensive exchange debate among Canada and the US, ignited by Trump's choice to force a 25 percent duty on Canadian merchandise beginning on February 1. In counter, Canada presented a comparative duty on US items, which has prompted a developing rundown of things impacted by the heightening exchange war. Top state leader Justin Trudeau has attempted to facilitate the pressures with Trump, bringing about a 30-day stop on a portion of the

taxes following a political understanding, yet the circumstance stays delicate.

Focusing on Musk and American partners

While the exchange war unfurls, the Canadian government is additionally focusing on key figures related with Trump's organization, including Musk. In accordance with this, Liberal authority up-and-comer Chrystia Freeland has proposed a 100 percent levy on Teslas and US liquor, focusing on the people who backing Trump's strategies. Freeland underlined the requirement for a "careful and exact" way to deal with fighting back against Trump's exchange hostility, clarifying that Canada would answer American activities with equivalent power.

Freeland additionally called attention to that the Trump organization blossoms with vulnerability and that Canada could utilize this for its potential benefit. By obviously flagging that any assaults on Canada will bring about critical counter, she accepts Canada can acquire influence in these talks. As the Liberal Party gets ready to pick another forerunner in Spring, the developing exchange debate with the US and Musk's contribution these pressures are supposed to stay hotly debated issues in the mission.

As the exchange war proceeds, it's turning out to be progressively obvious that the aftermath will be felt by normal residents on the two sides of the boundary, with shoppers liable to endure the worst part of the inflated expenses. In the meantime, lawmakers like Passage and Freeland are pushing for designated reactions to protect Canadian interests despite mounting tension from the US.