PM Modi to Address the Nation at 5 PM ..
Key Focus Areas
Prime minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 PM today.
Expected issues include:
India-US Tariff Dispute
H-1B Visa Changes by the US
India’s GST Reform 2025
The government has not issued an official confirmation, but sources indicate these topics will be highlighted.
India-US Tariff Dispute
The united states imposed reciprocal tariffs on india in July 2025, seeking wider access to Indian markets.
When india declined, US President donald trump imposed:
25% tariff on August 7, 2025.
An additional 25% tariff on August 27, 2025, due to India’s purchase of Russian oil.
Total tariff burden on indian exports: 50%.
PM Modi’s stance:
India will not bow to foreign pressure.
India will protect farmers’ interests and national self-reliance.
H-1B Visa Concerns
Recent H-1B visa policy changes by the USare expected to impact indian professionals.
GST Reform 2025 – Historic Overhaul
On september 17, 2025, the central government notified new GST rates.
Effective from september 22, 2025, across India.
Major changes:
Old slabs of 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% replaced.
12% and 28% slabs eliminated.
New structure:
5% GST
18% GST
40% GST for sin & luxury goods (e.g., cigarettes, alcohol, pan masala, luxury cars).
The cess system was removed.
Call for Self-Reliance
PM Modi urges citizens to:
Adopt indigenous products.
Support local industries.
Strengthen employment generation and India’s economy.
Emphasis: Self-reliance is both an economic strategy and a matter of cultural pride.