THE HEADLINES:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds India's young innovators for their contribution in advancing technology and digital progress in the past 11 years.
- Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan successfully bridged gap between scientific research and grassroots farming, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- IMD issues red alert for heat wave in parts of Delhi and Punjab; Also predicts heavy rainfall in several districts of Karnataka today.
- US withdraws non-essential staff from West Asia as tension mounts in the region.
- In FIH Hockey Pro League, India to clash with Argentina in the Netherlands this evening.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded India’s young innovators for their pivotal role in advancing technology and driving the nation’s self-reliance. Digital India has empowered the youth to harness innovation, reinforcing India’s position as a global technology powerhouse over the past 11 years.
Responding to posts on social media by MyGovIndia, Mr Modi said that leveraging the power of technology has brought innumerable benefits for the people. The digital India initiative has turned technology into a tool for empowerment, bridging gaps, unlocking opportunities, and making governance more accessible and transparent for every citizen.
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan has successfully bridged the gap between scientific research and grassroots farming, paving the way for a more sustainable, profitable, and export-oriented Indian agriculture sector.
Speaking at the Farmers Conclave in Bardoli in Gujarat on the occasion of culmination of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, he emphasised the integration of scientific research with grassroots farming practices under the "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan," as a key part of the broader "Viksit Bharat" initiative.
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On International Day of Yoga on the 21st of this month, more than one lakh yoga events based on common yoga protocol will be conducted simultaneously from 6:30 to 7:40 in the morning. This year the theme is One Earth, One Health. Addressing media in New Delhi today, Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav said that the main event will be held at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate. He said, more than 65 thousand organisations from across the nation have registered to host the Yoga Sangam. Mr Jadhav added that the representatives from around 40 countries will participate in the main Yoga Day event at Visakhapatnam.
In Delhi, Yoga Day will be celebrated at one hundred and eleven locations including iconic places like Red fort, Kartavya Path and Lodhi garden.
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Union Minister of Ayush Prataprao Jadhav has highlighted the Modi government’s sustained efforts in promoting Yoga as a transformative wellness practice across India and globally.
In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, the AYUSH Minister spoke about the achievements of the union government in the last 11 years, including India’s significant leap in the institutionalisation of Yoga-from the creation of the Ministry of AYUSH in 2014 to the global celebration of International Yoga Day, bringing India’s ancient heritage to the forefront of the world stage.
This exclusive interview will be broadcast on 100.1 Akashvani FM Gold channel and the entire Akashvani network at 9.30 PM today, as part of the special series ‘Viksit Bharat Ka Amrit Kaal: Seva, Sushasan, Gareeb Kalyan Ke 11 Saal’. The interview will simultaneously stream on our YouTube channel NEWSONAIROFFICIAL.
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BJP has condemned the incident of attack on Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh terming it a pre-planned act of violence. Briefing media in New Delhi today, party spokesperson Sambit Patra said, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was not an ordinary person but a renowned personality in the world. He said, it is unacceptable that such an international museum was not protected.
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Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today inaugurated the Lok Samvardhan Parv at Raj Ghat in New Delhi.
Talking to the media, Mr Rijiju said, the workers of the village have a lot of talent and the platform has been created to bring their handmade art to the market. .
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India has undergone a decade of remarkable transformation, driven by the principles of Seva, Sushasan, and Garib Kalyan. Akashvani News brings you a special feature on the Government’s efforts over the last 11 years across key sectors. Today, we focus on Digital India- how technology has become the backbone of governance, inclusion, and empowerment.
"Over the last decade, the Government has harnessed technology as a powerful force for inclusive development and ease of living.
A remarkable success has been the widespread adoption of digital payments. In April 2025 alone, over 1,867 crore UPI transactions worth nearly 25 lakh crore rupees were recorded. Spanning seven countries, including the UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, and Mauritius, UPI is positioning India as a global trailblazer in digital payments.
A sharp 96 percent decline in data cost, along with 5G rollout in 99.6 percent of districts, is also fuelling a new era in India's digital transformation. In addition to this, over 2.18 lakh Gram Panchayats now have broadband access, under the BharatNet scheme.
Furthermore, India’s internet user base has surged by 285 percent in the past 11 years. While, initiatives like Bhashini are bridging language divides, enabling AI-powered translation across 22 Indian languages.
The Direct Benefit Transfer system, powered by Aadhaar authentication, has weeded out lakhs of ghost beneficiaries, ensuring transparency, saving public funds, and delivering welfare on time.
Technology is not just connecting India-it is transforming how India lives, pays, and benefits."
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The India Meteorological department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heat waves in parts of Delhi and Punjab.
Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, IMD Senior scientist Naresh Kumar has said that severe heatwave conditions will continue over these places during the next 2 days. He informed that conditions are likely to improve thereafter.
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In Rajasthan, the intense heat wave has broken all records of this season. Sri Ganganagar recorded a maximum temperature of 48 degrees Celsius yesterday. The day temperature in 7 cities has crossed 45 degrees Celsius. More from our correspondent;
The day temperature was recorded above 45 degrees Celsius in Phalodi, Churu, Chittorgarh, Vanasthali, Dausa, Kota and Bikaner. The temperature in most places is recorded between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius. Mercury reached 44.4 degree celcius in Jaipur. Heat wave-like conditions are prevailing not only during the day but also at night in many areas. The scorching heat and heat wave have had a great impact on life. People are forced to stay indoors during the day. Various arrangements are being made by the administration to protect people from heatwaves and intense heat. Beds have been reserved for heat wave and heat stroke patients in hospitals. Jitendra Dwivedi, SANJEEV JASROTIA.AIR News, Jaipur
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There are reports of a plane that has crashed in Meghani area in Ahmebabd airport in Gujrat.details are awaited.
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The Met department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Belagavi, Uttara and Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga ,Chickmagaluru and Kodagu districts in Karnataka today. The orange alert has been issued for Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Vijayapura and Vijayanagara, Bagalkote, Koppala and Davangere. Widespread rainfall has been reported in these districts today. More from our correspondent.
Many parts of the state are receiving widespread rainfall including Bengaluru. Relentless monsoon rains in Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri and Davangere have flooded low lying areas. In Dharwad one day holiday is declared today for the anganwadis, schools and colleges. Yesterday night a person slipped into a drain in Hubballi and the municipal authorities were on the lookout. Udupi, Dakshina and Uttara Kannada and Kodagu too remain on high alert and anganwadi and schools remain closed. In Uttara Kannada district roads remained cut off due to water logging. People with houses on hill slopes and river banks have been advised to take precautions. The district administration has activated the control room and provided helpline numbers. Heavy downpour in Davangere has disrupted normal life. Lightning in Malebennur caused the death of four cows. In Mayakonda and nearby places, torrential rains have caused damage to crops. In Bengaluru too, copious rainfall since yesterday has put commuters into hardship. Sudhindra Akashvani News Bengaluru.
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The United States has begun evacuating non-essential personnel from its diplomatic missions and military bases in the West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran and stalled nuclear negotiations.
The State Department and the Department of Defense confirmed that US Embassy in Baghdad is at the center of the drawdown, with the State Department authorizing the departure of staff not deemed critical to ongoing operations.
President Donald Trump, addressing reporters, said the decision was taken due to security concerns. “They are being moved out because it could be a dangerous place.
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In the FIH Hockey Pro League, Indian Men's Team will take on Argentina at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands this evening. The match will begin at 06:30 PM, Indian Time. India is currently fourth in the points tally having accumulated 15 points from 11 games.
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South Africa will resume Second day play of the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at 3PM today at Lords in London. South Africa were 43 for 4 against Australia at stumps on Day 1. Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham will resume the innings on Day 2.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds India's young innovators for their contribution in advancing technology and digital progress in the past 11 years.
- Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan successfully bridged gap between scientific research and grassroots farming, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- IMD issues red alert for heat wave in parts of Delhi and Punjab; Also predicts heavy rainfall in several districts of Karnataka today.
- US withdraws non-essential staff from West Asia as tension mounts in the region.
- In FIH Hockey Pro League, India to clash with Argentina in the Netherlands this evening.
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