PM Modi to Attend Brics Summit in Brazil, Netanyahu Likely to Meet Trump

• Prime Minister Modi is participating in the Brics Summit in Brazil.
• Netanyahu is anticipating discussions with Trump at the White House today.
• A rare portrait of Gandhi will be auctioned in London starting today.
• Edappadi K Palaniswami commences statewide tour in Tamil Nadu today.
• The AIADMK plans a protest in Kumbakonam against local governance issues.

Modi’s Engagement at Brics Summit in Brazil

The Brics summit is entering its second day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making pivotal strides at the event. This year’s summit sees Modi attending amidst significant discussions scheduled with other world leaders. Notably expanding from its original five members to ten, the Brics organization now includes nations like Argentina and Egypt, aiming to bolster cooperation on various global issues.

Netanyahu’s High-Level Meeting with Trump

In other significant news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump today at the White House. This meet is pivotal given that it marks Netanyahu’s third visit since Trump reassumed office earlier this year; their discussions may address ongoing tensions with Iran following the recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear centers. Netanyahu’s agenda also includes meetings with high-level officials which reflects the strength of U.S.-Israel relations in these challenging times.

Art Auction and Political Campaign News

Additionally, a rare portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, reportedly one of the few he posed for while seated, is set to be auctioned off today in London. The painting, an oil piece created in 1931, has an anticipated sale price between £50,000 and £70,000. After being restored in 1974, the artwork has a rich history but the last public showing occurred over 40 years ago. Concurrently, AIADMK’s Edappadi K Palaniswami will embark on his statewide tour today, aiming to strengthen grassroots connections ahead of next year’s elections in Tamil Nadu, while his party also plans protests highlighting local governance issues.

Active Political Climate in Tamil Nadu

On another front, the political climate in Tamil Nadu appears increasingly active as Palaniswami’s tour kicks off from Coimbatore, covering all 234 Assembly constituencies of the state. With the campaign titled ‘Makkalai Kappom; Thamizhagathai Meetpom’, which translates to ‘Let us protect the people and reclaim Tamil Nadu’, he aims to connect directly with voters. Palaniswami has been vocal against the current state government’s performance, particularly on issues of governance and security, creating an interesting backdrop as other leaders, like DMK’s MK Stalin, also step up their public engagements.

Today marks a busy day in both international and domestic fronts, with Modi engaging at the Brics Summit and Netanyahu meeting Trump in the U.S. Meanwhile, the auction of Gandhi’s portrait adds a cultural highlight to the day, coupled with political developments in Tamil Nadu as parties gear up for next year’s elections. The unfolding events from Brazil to the streets of Tamil Nadu paint a vibrant picture of our current global and local landscape.

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