Morning Digest: Modi's forgiveness plea, Kulgam attack, CWG javelin medals — top stories
PM Modi says he wants to forgive those who abused him: In a video posted on his X and Instagram handles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to an incident at Jantar Mantar where abusive language was used against him and his late mother. He said, "What happened in Jantar Mantar, the country and the world witnessed it. Some mischievous children used abusive language that doesn't dignify any civilised society. They not only abused me but even my late mother." Modi said one could make an error of judgment during youth but such mistakes could be corrected. "I understand the anger in our society. There is a cultural shock about our daughters using such language. This is the time to hug them and show them the right path…I want to forgive them," he added.
Migrant worker killed, another injured in terror attack in J&K's Kulgam: Suspected terrorists shot dead a migrant worker and injured another in a targeted attack in south Kashmir's Kulgam on Friday evening. This is the second targeted attack in the region since July 22. A senior police officer said two workers were fired upon in Kilam. "One died and another was being operated," the officer said. Officials said the injured person was taken to the Government Medical College, Anantnag for advanced treatment.
Commonwealth Games: Neeraj Chopra bags silver, Yash Vir wins bronze: Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced a stunning second-round throw of 89.75m to seize the gold medal position, pushing India's Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra (85.83m) to second place in the men's javelin throw final at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday. Neeraj made a best effort to take the silver medal, while India's Yash Vir Singh won the bronze with a personal best throw of 85.41m in his sixth and final attempt. Rohit Yadav came seventh with 81.56m.
Jaishankar calls Araghchi as maritime risks persist in Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart Syed Abbas Araghchi on Friday and "strongly urged" an end to all attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. This was Jaishankar's second phone call on shipping attacks in twenty-four hours, as India deals with increased maritime risks in both the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea.
Spain's PM blames Ceuta migrant influx on criminal networks: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday that the sudden influx of migrants to the north African enclave Ceuta was caused by a trafficking mafia spreading rumours about a recent court ruling on immigration. A Spanish Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that immediate returns of migrants crossing the border illegally did not apply to those arriving by sea. Sanchez said the mafia's "self-serving interpretation" of the ruling "spread like wildfire" in recent hours.
Gauhati HC notice to Centre, IAF, Mizoram on PIL alleging land acquisition irregularities: The Gauhati High Court has sought responses from the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Air Force, the Mizoram Government, and two private persons on a PIL petition alleging irregularities in the acquisition of land for an IAF establishment near Lengpui and the disbursal of nearly ₹198.79 crore in compensation. On July 27, a Division Bench comprising Justices Michael Zothankhuma and Budi Habung issued notices after hearing the plea filed by the Citizen Alliance for Truth and Justice and Rev. Zaidarhzauva.
Waqf registrations rise by 35,000 in West Bengal after UMEED portal launch: The Union Minority Affairs Ministry has informed Parliament that Waqf registrations in West Bengal increased by over 35,000 following the launch of the UMEED portal, a digital initiative aimed at streamlining Waqf property management and registration.
