PM Modi endorses film 'The Kerala Story', slams Congress for opposing it
Says movie exposes ugly truth of terrorism
In a recent speech in Ballari, Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly criticized the opposition Congress party for opposing the film 'The Kerala Story', which he said is based on a terror conspiracy. The Prime Minister alleged that the Congress party has succumbed to terrorism for the sake of its vote bank and has shielded terrorism in the past.
PM Modi stated that the film exposes the ugly truth of terrorism and the design of terrorists, and it is alarming to see that the Congress party is opposing such a film that exposes the reality of terrorism. He further added that in the atmosphere of terror, the industry, IT industry, agriculture, farming and the glorious culture of Karnataka will be destroyed if Congress is voted to power.
The Prime Minister's speech comes in the context of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, where the BJP is seeking to retain power in the state.
The Karnataka elections are crucial for both the BJP and the Congress party as the state is considered to be a gateway to the south. Political pundits believe the outcome of the elections in Karnataka will have a significant impact on the political landscape of the country, especially in the southern region.
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In his speech, PM Modi urged the people of Karnataka to vote for the BJP in the upcoming elections and claimed that only the BJP can provide a stable and development-oriented government in the state. He also promised that the BJP government will work towards the welfare of the people and ensure the development of the state.
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
