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[00:00:09] Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. These are the major news stories of Saturday, April 19, 2025. Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday once again claimed that his predecessor allowed the illegal entry of millions and millions of criminals through the southern border. Posting on his platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that many of those entering the country included individuals with criminal backgrounds,
[00:00:36] including drug offenders and people previously held in prisons and mental institutions. He added that securing the border and deporting such individuals was a key reason he was elected. It's my job to get these killers and thugs out of here, he wrote. His comments came ahead of a Supreme Court decision that temporarily halted his administration's attempt to deport a group of Venezuelan migrants who had been detained in Texas to a controversial prison facility in El Salvador.
[00:01:04] A 21-year-old Indian student, Harsimrat Randhawa, tragically lost her life after being caught in a crossfire between two groups in Canada. Hamilton police reported that Randhawa was waiting at a bus stop when a stray bullet struck her during a shooting incident involving two uncles. Randhawa, a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, was on her way to work at the time of the incident. She becomes the fourth Indian national to have died in Canada in the past four months.
[00:01:33] The Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed that Randhawa was an innocent bystander, fatally struck by a stray bullet. According to Hamilton police, the shooting took place near Upper James and South Bend Road streets. When authorities arrived, they found Randhawa with a gunshot wound to her chest. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, she later succumbed to her injuries.
[00:01:57] Elon Musk has announced that he will be visiting India later this year, following a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Calling it an honour to speak with the Prime Minister, Musk said he looked forward to further engagement. The teleconference touched upon key areas of mutual interest, including technology, innovation, space and mobility. Modi later posted that the conversation highlighted shared priorities in these domains.
[00:02:24] The two last met in person during Modi's official visit to the United States in February this year. Musk, who was accompanied by three of his children during that meeting, had discussed enhancing collaboration between Indian and American institutions, particularly in the fields of space exploration, artificial intelligence, innovation and sustainable development, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
[00:02:50] Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chako has been booked by Kochi City Police following a drug raid at the hotel where he was questioned. An FIR has been registered at the Irnakulam Town North Police Station. Shine has been charged under Sections 27, B, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act for Drug Consumption and Abitment, along with Section 238 of the Bharti and Nyai Sahita for allegedly destroying evidence and providing false information to shield an offender.
[00:03:20] Police officials said Shine admitted to using drugs during questioning. He reportedly claimed he left the hotel room in panic, fearing an assault. However, officers noted that his explanation is still under verification and that he remains in custody for further interrogation. India on Saturday strongly condemned the abduction and killing of Hindu leader Bhabesh Chandraroy in Bangladesh,
[00:03:43] urging the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government to fulfill its responsibility of safeguarding all minorities, including Hindus. The Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over the incident, describing it as a brutal act. Official spokesperson Randhi Jaiswal reiterated India's consistent position on minority rights and criticised the interim government for failing to provide adequate protection. India also reminded Bangladesh of previous concerns raised over similar incidents,
[00:04:13] including the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmo Krishna Das at Dhaka Airport last year, and called on the authorities to act without making distinctions or offering excuses. That brings us to the end of this episode. Thanks for listening to Daily News Dose from OnManorama. This newscast is produced using AI voice tools. Follow OnManorama.com for detailed updates on the latest news and be sure to come back tomorrow.