PM Modi Hurt by Personal Attacks on Mother
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep pain over the abusive language used against his late mother, Heeraben Modi, during a political rally in Bihar. Speaking at a virtual event, he stated that the remarks, allegedly made from a RJD-Congress platform, were not just an insult to him but to all mothers and women in the country. PM Modi said the incident was a new low in politics and that those born with a “silver spoon” cannot understand the pain of a poor mother. He emphasized that the people of Bihar and India would not tolerate such disrespect towards “matri shakti.”
Siddaramaiah’s ‘Out of Protocol’ Remark to President Murmu
During a public event in Mysuru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sparked a debate after a viral video showed him asking President Droupadi Murmu if she knew Kannada. The Chief Minister’s query, posed with a smile as he began his speech in Kannada, was seen by some as a little out of protocol for a head of state. The President, however, responded with grace and dignity. While acknowledging that Kannada was not her mother tongue, she stated her deep respect for all Indian languages and cultures, and pledged to make an effort to learn the language ‘little by little.’ Her composed response has been widely praised, even as the incident has reignited the ongoing language debate in the state, with critics and supporters offering differing interpretations of the exchange
Trade Deal between India and US expected by November ?
Cabinet Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal stated his hope that a bilateral trade agreement with the United States will be concluded by November. Speaking at a virtual conference, he acknowledged that “a little bit of geopolitical issues” had recently overtaken the trade discussions. This comes amid recent tensions, including the imposition of 50% US tariffs on Indian goods. Despite the hurdles, Goyal expressed optimism that the two nations will get “back on track.” He highlighted the ongoing dialogue and noted the global excitement to expand trade with India, referencing recent agreements with other countries.
