Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M has been admitted to a private hospital with complaints of respiratory problem, family sources said on Monday.

Siddaramaiah, who is in New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, spoke to the doctors on the phone, they said.

According to the sources, the chief minister's wife was rushed to a hospital after she complained of respiratory problems.

Congress MLA Shivalinge Gowda, who visited the hospital to enquire about her health, said that he spoke to Siddaramaiah's son and MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah.

"I spoke to Yathindra. He said there is no problem now. She is in good health," Gowda added.

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.