THE HEADLINES :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails ‘Vande Mataram’ as a Mantra of energy, dream, and devotion to Mother India; Inaugurates year-long commemoration of 150 years of National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi.
- Campaigning for second and final phase of Bihar Assembly elections gains momentum; Leaders of several political parties hold rallies to woo voters.
- Supreme Court issues slew of directions to insulate key public spaces from stray dogs and other animals.
- India delivers humanitarian aid to Jamaica following devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
- And, Minimum temperature likely to plunge by two to four degree celsius over Central India during next 48 hours, predicts IMD.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi. The Prime Minister also released a Commemorative Stamp and Coin on the occasion. He also launched the portal - “vandemataram150.in”, where citizens can upload their videos of singing the national song and earn a certificate. Addressing the event at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in the national capital, the Prime Minister said that Vande Mataram is a mantra, an energy, a dream and a resolution. He hailed it as a devotion and adoration of Mother India which takes one back to history, fills the present with self-confidence, and instills renewed courage to the future that any resolve can be fulfilled and there is no goal that cannot be achieved.
Prime Minister Modi said Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore once said that Bankim Chandra's 'Anandmath' is not just a novel. It is a dream of an independent India. Every word written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay had a deep meaning. The Prime Minister asserted that Vande Mataram song is relevant in every era.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also participated in the event.
Penned by renowned Bengali poet and novelist Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Vande Mataram stands as a symbol of India’s awakening. As the British colonial rule tightened its grip, Vande Mataram found voice in India’s freedom movement. Over time, Vande Mataram became a rallying cry of freedom fighters, a symbol of love and devotion to the motherland and a slogan of resistance against the foreign power. The patriotic song was written in Sanskrit. Being officially adopted as the national song by the Constituent Assembly of India on 24th January 1950, the then President of the Constituent Assembly, Dr Rajendra Prasad, declared that Vande Mataram should be honoured equally with the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana. With Shivang and Saumya, Anuja Kumar for Akashvani News.
Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan paid homage to the National Song Vande Mataram on the occasion of commemorating its 150 Years today.
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Election campaigning for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections has reached its peak. Senior leaders and star campaigners of the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan, along with leaders of other parties, are undertaking whirlwind tours across poll-bound areas. In the districts of Seemanchal, Magadh, Shahabad, and Champaran regions, leaders of various parties are conducting intensive election campaigns. More from our correspondent:
Addressing an election rally in Jamui in support of NDA candidates, senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that this election will determine the direction of Bihar’s development. JD(U) President and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today addressed a public meeting at Paharpur in East Champaran. Mr. Kumar said that during his 20 years of governance, he has fulfilled the commitments made to the people of Bihar. He added that special efforts made for women’s self-reliance through the Jeevika programme have brought prosperity to many families. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a public meeting in Banka in favour of Mahagathbandhan candidates. Mr. Gandhi said that the people of Bihar are politically aware of their rights. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav addressed an election rally in Jokihat in Araria. He said that if the Mahagathbandhan forms the government, eligible women beneficiaries will receive 30,000 rupees under the Mai-Bahin Scheme. Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two public meetings today in Aurangabad and Kaimur districts. Dharmendra Kumar Rai , Akashvani News , Patna.
In the second and final phase of the assembly elections, voting will be held on 11th November in 122 assembly constituencies across 20 districts, while the counting of votes will take place on November 14.
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The Supreme Court has issued a slew of directions today to insulate key public spaces from the growing stray dog menace and to clear highways of stray cattle and other animals. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria, hearing the suo motu matter on stray dog management across the country has ordered that every educational institution, hospital, public sports complex, bus stand and railway station must be properly fenced to prevent the entry of stray dogs.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Varanasi this evening. He will be received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the airport. The Prime Minister will flag off four Vande Bharat trains, including Banaras-Khajuraho and Lucknow-Saharanpur, tomorrow morning. There is huge excitement in Kashi regarding the Prime Minister's arrival, and preparations have been made for a grand welcome.
Prime Minister will flag off the Varanasi-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express train tomorrow. He will also virtually inaugurate the Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express trains.The Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express will provide direct connectivity on this route and will save approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.This Vande Bharat Express will connect religious and cultural places like Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot and Khajuraho. At the same time, Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express will complete the journey in approximately 7 hours 45 minutes, which will save 1 hour in travel time. This train will benefit the passengers of Lucknow, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Bijnor and Saharanpur.With Manish Singh, Prem Chandra Gupta, Akashvani News , Varanasi.
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Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi are currently experiencing delays following a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control system. In a social media post, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said that the Air Traffic Control team is working closely with all stakeholders, including DIAL, to resolve the issue at the earliest. It added that passengers have been advised to stay in contact with their respective airlines for the latest flight information and updates. DIAL also urged the passengers to follow updates from their airlines regarding revised schedules.
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India has delivered humanitarian aid to Jamaica for disaster relief from devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. In a social media post, the High Commission of India in Jamaica said that a consignment of around 20 tonnes of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief was sent to the Caribbean Nation through an aircraft of the Indian Air Force yesterday. It added that the relief materials include the special BHISHM Medical Trauma Unit, and other essential supplies to support post-hurricane recovery.
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Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr L Murugan said that the upcoming International Film Festival of India - IFFI 2025 in Goa will serve as a bridge for creators to the world. Addressing a Press Conference in New Delhi, Dr Murugan said that with 240 films from 81 countries set to screen at the film festival, IFFI will provide a global platform to Indian cinema. He added that IFFI will also incorporate new technologies with a dedicated section for AI and AI based content. He also mentioned that over 50 films directed by women will be screened this year, giving impetus to the government’s vision of Nari Shakti.
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The GST Bachat Utsav started on the 22nd of September of this year with the reduction of Goods and Services Tax on many items, benefiting citizens across the country. Our correspondent brings a report on how the next generation GST reforms are boosting the economy of Tripura.
The new GST reforms are a major boost for Tripura’s rural artisans, farmers and small-scale processors. By lowering taxes across key sectors of the State, local goods have become affordable and competitive.The tea industry of the state is benefiting as the GST on packaged and instant tea has been reduced from 18 percent to 5 percent. In the handloom-textiles sector, which supports over one lakh weaving households, also benefits as stitched apparel priced up to two thousand five hundred rupees now attract only 5 percent GST instead of 12 percent. Similarly the GST on Queen Pineapple juice and other fruit juices has been cut from 12 percent to 5 percent, encouraging investmentin fruit-based and agro-processing industries. Meanwhile, the tax cut from 12 percent to 5 percent on eligible handloom and handicraft items makes silk based products from the state more affordable and market-competitive.The new GST reforms are strengthening the rural economy, uplifting artisans and farmers, and reinforcing Tripura's position as a key growth hub in India’s Northeast. With Samarth, Adarsh for Akashvani News, Delhi.
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India Meteorological Department has predicted a fall in minimum temperature by two to four degree celsius over Central India during the next 48 hours. The Weather Agency also forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today. Meanwhile, the air quality in the Delhi-NCR region continues to be in the very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 310 was recorded this morning.
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An exhibition hockey match between Sports Minister’s eleven and Hockey India’s eleven was played in New Delhi today to mark the centenary celebrations of Indian Hockey. The match included participation from Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and other dignitaries. Former stars of the Indian hockey team were also present on the occasion to witness the match. The match was won by the Sports Minister's eleven 3-1. Indian Hockey Federation was incorporated on 7th November, 1925 which was later replaced by Hockey India in 2009.
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Governor of the Reserve Bank of India Sanjay Malhotra, today said that Indian banks are far more mature compared to a decade ago. Addressing the State Bank of India Banking and Economics Conclave 2025 in Mumbai, the Governor noted that the State Bank of India has transformed from being in loss in 2018 to becoming a 100 billion dollar company today.The RBI Governor highlighted a series of regulatory measures-including the Asset Quality Review in 2015, the Prompt Corrective Action Framework, consolidation of 27 public sector banks, massive recapitalisation, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code which have fundamentally transformed India’s credit culture.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails ‘Vande Mataram’ as a Mantra of energy, dream, and devotion to Mother India; Inaugurates year-long commemoration of 150 years of National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi.
- Campaigning for second and final phase of Bihar Assembly elections gains momentum; Leaders of several political parties hold rallies to woo voters.
- Supreme Court issues slew of directions to insulate key public spaces from stray dogs and other animals.
- India delivers humanitarian aid to Jamaica following devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
- And, Minimum temperature likely to plunge by two to four degree celsius over Central India during next 48 hours, predicts IMD.
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