Thousands rallied in India's capital, Delhi, following the arrest of opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal as the opposition bloc and Prime Minister Modi launched their campaigns.
Maldives Jumhooree Party leader Gasuim Ibrahim has urged President Mohammed Muizzu to apologize to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for recent controversial remarks, calling for "diplomatic reconciliation" to mend bilateral relations. Tensions between India and Maldives escalated after derogatory social media posts by three of Muizzu's ministers against PM Modi, leading to their suspension and backlash in India. Gasuim also expressed concern over Muizzu's comments about reducing dependence on India, emphasizing India's expertise in medical services and medicines. This further complicates the relationship between the two countries, with the main opposition party planning to submit a motion to impeach Muizzu, and calls for diplomatic reconciliation through a formal apology to mend bilateral relations.
Maldives Opposition Leader Qasim Ibrahim has urged President Mohamed Muizzu to apologize to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India following clashes in the Maldivian Parliament over the approval of cabinet members. The opposition's 'India Out' campaign, led by former president Abdulla Yameen, claimed that Indian military officers stationed in the Maldives violated the country's sovereignty. President Ibrahim Solih had signed a decree deeming the campaign a threat to national security, and India and the Maldives have agreed to fast-track the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation.
Prime Minister Modi has become a victim of Deepfake manipulation, raising concerns among experts about the risks associated with AI-generated manipulations. A Cyber Law Expert emphasizes the need for precautionary measures and urges individuals and authorities to proactively implement safety measures to prevent the misuse of such technology.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the issue of deepfake videos in a recent speech, highlighting the misuse of artificial intelligence and calling on the media to educate the public about the crisis. The viral deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna has prompted the Indian government to take action, with the cyber laws division sending letters to social media platforms to remove such content. Other celebrities, including Kajol and Katrina Kaif, have also fallen victim to deepfake videos.
Mobs clashed with security forces and attempted to torch the houses of BJP leaders in Manipur, resulting in two civilian injuries. Opposition parties have criticized the slow response of the BJP-led government and urged Prime Minister Modi to intervene and make an appeal for peace. The violence has been ongoing for over a month, with more than 100 people killed in ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The state government has imposed a curfew and banned internet services until June 20 to stop the spread of rumors.