Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, praises the 'Namo Yuva Run' campaign for inspiring Kashmir's youth to dream of a better India. He also highlights the benefit of such sports events in keeping the youth away from drug addiction. Sharma also speaks about the various programmes under the Sewa Pakhwada, organized to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Prime Minister, which includes the upcoming marathon. He emphasizes the government's strictness in dealing with drug trafficking to protect future generations.
In preparation for upcoming events such as PM Modi's birthday and Gandhi Jayanti, BJP party president JP Nadda has outlined a week-long action plan for parliamentarians to promote Swadeshi products, GST rate cuts, and cleanliness awareness. This includes organizing trade conferences, promoting indigenous products, and highlighting the benefits of government reforms. The campaign aims to engage citizens and create a lasting impact through active participation and a visible movement on the ground.
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has clarified that recent reports claiming that it issued notices to Hindi TV news channels over the excessive use of Urdu words in their reporting are fake and misleading. According to the Ministry, they have only forwarded a viewer's complaint to the concerned channels under the provisions of the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act. This clarification was made by PIB Fact Check, a government agency that busts fake news and misinformation related to the Indian government, while also urging people to share what type of content they would like to see from them this year. The false claims about the ministry targeting news channels over the use of Urdu words have been circulating on social media, with users calling out the alleged irony as some of them pointed out the presence of English words in the notice itself.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Tarvinder Singh Marwa and Karnail Singh are calling for popular international food outlets, such as Domino's, KFC, and McDonald's, to refrain from selling non-vegetarian food during Navratri. They argue that this step is necessary to respect the religious sentiments of Hindus and maintain social harmony. The initiative has gained support from other local leaders, including councilor Ramkishore Sharma, who plans to appeal to non-vegetarian food vendors in his area to shut their shops during the festival. This move highlights the growing recognition of the need to align with traditional practices during cultural festivals.
Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the recent changes to the US H-1B visa policy, stating that it effectively closes off a major opportunity for intergenerational mobility for Indian professionals. He blames the current government for failing to protect India's strategic interests and urges for efforts to reduce dependency on the US. Owaisi argues that flashy events like "Howdy Modi" and "Namaste Trump" do not equate to effective foreign policy and that it is ordinary Indians who are ultimately hurt by this policy change.
US President Donald Trump made headlines during his second UK state visit with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where he expressed disappointment in Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions during a joint news conference. Upon returning to the US, Trump doubled down on his criticism of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and announced that Secret Service protection has been added for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt due to the current political climate. Leavitt is not the only member of Trump's team to receive added security in recent days.
President Trump's speech at the state banquet in Windsor Castle stirred controversy as he went off-script and made political remarks. Lip readers caught an interesting exchange between Trump and King Charles, who simply said "Thank you" in response to the President's comments. Trump also praised Prince William and the special relationship between the US and UK during his speech.
The assault on activist Rama Kankonkar in Goa has sparked protests from hundreds of citizens, including members of opposition parties. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant promised police protection for Kankonkar, who is currently being treated at a hospital. The opposition has demanded a probe into the attack and action against any political involvement, calling it a collapse of law and order in Goa.
As part of a nationwide drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced free eye check-ups for at least 10 lakh people and distribution of spectacles to the needy from September 17 to October 2. The initiative is aimed at improving the overall eye health of Indian citizens and has been welcomed by many. This move showcases the government's dedication towards promoting the well-being of its citizens.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' programme in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth more than Rs 34,200 crore. This event marks an important day for India's maritime sector and showcases the government's efforts towards self-reliance. The focus of the event is on projects related to the maritime sector, renewable energy, port infrastructure, roadways, healthcare, and urban transport.