THE HEADLINES :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists dharm dhwaja on spire of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya; says, the flag represents the renaissance of Indian civilization, Mr. Modi asserts, democracy is in DNA of india.
- Nation observes 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur; Prime Minister to release a special coin and commemorative stamp in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
- SBI says, new Labour codes will drive economy by generating 77 lakh new jobs.
- Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan’s Khost province; ten civilians including nine children killed.
- IMD says, ash clouds from Ethiopia’s volcano to move towards China by this evening.
- In Cricket, South Africa takes a lead of 508 runs against India in second innings of second test match in Guwahati.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hoisted dharma dhwaja on spire of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. This marks the completion of the temple’s construction and ushering in a new chapter of cultural celebration and national unity.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said this flag represents the renaissance of Indian civilization. He said, this sacred flag will stand as a testament that truth ultimately triumphs over falsehood. The Prime Minister said that democracy is in the DNA of this country.
He said the central government is working for the upliftment of each and every person particularly the marginalized sections of the society. He said, Ram does not discriminate, and the government is also moving forward with the same spirit. He said the nation should be proud of its culture and leave the mindset of slavery.
We have more from our correspondent:
Amidst chants of Jay Shri Ram, the reverberating sound of shankh dhvni and presence of thousands Ram bhaks arrived at Ayodhya from the different corners of this globe the Dharm dhwaja hoisted on the day of auspicious Vivah panchmi and in Abhijeet muhurt. The process started at 11:40, PM pressed the button and flag installed at 11:50, the entire process took 4 minutes. After that Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted the flag by showering flowers. The right-angled triangular flag or Dharm dhwaja, measuring ten feet in height and twenty feet in length, bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolizing the brilliance and valour of Bhagwan Shri Ram, with an ‘Om’ inscribed on it along with image of Kovidara tree. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. SUSHIL CHANDRA TIWARI AAKASHWANI NEWS AYODHYA.
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The 350th Shaheedi Diwas of the ninth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Teg Bahadur ji, is being observed today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on the occasion. He will visit Kurukshetra this evening to participate in a special programme commemorating the 350th Shaheedi Diwas. During the programme, Mr Modi will release a special coin and commemorative stamp marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of revered Guru. To honour the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Central Government is observing a year-long commemoration. More from our correspondent:
During his visit, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate a newly constructed building Panchjanya, which has designed in honour of the sacred conch of Lord Krishna. Later in the evening, Mr Modi will perform Darshan and Pooja at Brahma Sarovar, one of country’s most sacred pilgrimage sites, associated with the divine revelation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. This visit coincides with the ongoing International Gita Mahotsav, which is currently being held in Kurukshetra from 15th November to 5th December. With Dipendra, Anupam Mishra, Akashvani News, Delhi.
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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today said that 29 labour laws have been simplified and grouped into four labour codes to minimise paperwork and reduce approval requirements. Speaking at the National Trade Leaders Conference in New Delhi, he said the new labour codes promote better labour practices, ensure occupational safety for workers, guarantee minimum wages at the national level, and extend social security benefits, including for gig workers.
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The implementation of the new labour codes will significantly boost the economy and reduce unemployment rate in the country. According to a report by the State Bank of India, the new labour codes could reduce unemployment by up to 1.3 per cent, which would translate into additional employment generation of 77 lakh. A Report:
The report by SBI highlighted that the implementation of the new labour codes which came into effect on 21st of this month, will increase the share of formalisation in the labour force by at least 15 per cent, pushing total formal workers to 75.5 per cent from the current estimated share of 60.4 per cent. The report also pointed that social sector coverage could rise to 85 per cent, strengthening the country’s labour ecosystem. The report stated that with a savings rate of 30 per cent, the reforms could result in a consumption rise. This would lead to an overall consumption boost of 75 thousand crore over the medium term, giving a major push to domestic spending and economic growth. SBI noted that around 44 crore people in the country currently work in the unorganised sector, out of which nearly 31 crore workers are registered on the e-Shram portal. With this transition, country’s social security coverage is expected to reach 80 to 85 per cent in the next 2 to 3 years. with Bhupendra’s report, Abhishek Mukhopadhyay, for Akashvani News, Delhi,
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Ministry of Finance has said that the last date for eligible employees and past retirees under National Pension System NPS to opt for Unified Pension Scheme UPS is 30th of this month. By opting for UPS, employees retain the flexibility to switch back to NPS at a later date, should they choose to exercise it. The Finance Ministry had notified the UPS for eligible Central Government employees through a Notification in January this year.
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In Afganistan, ten civilians including nine children were killed after Pakistani forces struck a residential area in Khost province. According to the Afghan government, the attack took place shortly after midnight and targeted the home of a local resident, reigniting concerns about escalating hostilities along the border. Spokesperson in the Afghan government has said the strike occurred around 12 AM. Pakistani invading forces bombed the house of a local civilian resident. He said, nine children including five boys , four girls and one woman died in the attack.
The latest strike in Khost has now raised fears of another cycle of violence as tensions once again spike along the volatile border region. Earlier, in October this year, Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kabul, Khost, Jalalabad, and Paktika, triggering retaliatory action by the Afghan Taliban.
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The India Meteorological Department has said the recent ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia are expected to move from India towards China by this evening. Talking to Akashvani News, Director General of IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the ash cloud is affecting only aircraft operations and has no impact on the weather or air quality.
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The IMD has forecast for dense fog conditions in isolated pockets of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura and North-Western Uttar Pradesh today.
According to the Met Department, there will be a fall in minimum temperature by 2 to 3 degree celsius over parts of northwest India during the next two days.
Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 359 as of 1 PM today. In view of the poor air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management has imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in the national capital and adjoining areas.
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At the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India, Cine lovers gathered to pay homage to Dharmendra at IFFI 2025. Akashvani brings an exclusive coverage.
Noted film director, Rahul Rawail recollected some memorable moments that he had spent with Dharam Paaji. Rahul Rawail had launched Sunny Deol in his film Betaab which went on to become a super hit.
Spanning a glorious career of six decades, Dharmendra started his cine journey with the film ‘Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere’ in 1960.(Stop underplay of Pal pal and put background music now as underplay). Earlier, in the day, Filmmaker Jigar Nagda along with producer, Jitendra Mishra, presented their film The Whispers of the Mountains at the festival. Shot in the Rajsamand and Udaipur districts, the film follows a father and son navigating questions of survival, development and environmental responsibility.
Film screenings scheduled today are, The Last Viking, -My Father’s Shadow and Black Rabbit, White Rabbit who have their India premiere today. Tapan Sinha’s 1990 Classic – Ek Doctor Ki Maut will also be screened today. With Adarsh and Nikhil, This is Saira Mujtaba, Akashvani News, Goa.
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The portals of the sacred Badrinath Temple in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand will be closed for the winter season this afternoon, marking the formal conclusion of this year’s Char Dham Yatra.
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Benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, were trading with modest gains in afternoon trade today. The Sensex added 146 points to 85 thousand 46, while the Nifty rose 46 points to 26 thousand 6, when reports last came in. On the sectoral front, Realty, PSU Bank and Pharma were leading the gains, while Media, IT, and Consumer Durables were dragging the most.
The broader market at the Bombay Stock Exchange was trading in positive territory. The Mid-Cap index was marginally up and the Small-Cap index added over 0.1 per cent, a short while ago.
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South Africa has taken a massive lead of 510 runs against India in second inning of the second test match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. South Africa has scored 224 runs losing four wickets when the report just came in Indian bowler Ravindra Jadeja bagged three wickets. Earlier, India was bundled out for 201 runs in its first innings on day three.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists dharm dhwaja on spire of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya; says, the flag represents the renaissance of Indian civilization, Mr. Modi asserts, democracy is in DNA of india.
- Nation observes 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur; Prime Minister to release a special coin and commemorative stamp in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
- SBI says, new Labour codes will drive economy by generating 77 lakh new jobs.
- Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan’s Khost province; ten civilians including nine children killed.
- IMD says, ash clouds from Ethiopia’s volcano to move towards China by this evening.
- In Cricket, South Africa takes a lead of 510 runs against India in second innings of second test match in Guwahati.
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