THE HEADLINES:
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi to interact with young leaders at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi on National Youth Day tomorrow; Says, it is a unique initiative to involve country’s youth in nation’s development journey.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes important role of youth in making India a developed country by 2047.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, there has been a seven-fold increase in seizure of drugs in last ten years.
• IMD forecasts light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm in Northwest India for next two days.
• And in Malaysia Open Badminton, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lose to South Korean duo of Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho in Men’s Doubles Semifinal in Kuala Lumpur.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is a unique initiative to involve the country’s youth in the nation’s development journey. Mr. Modi today shared an article written by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, on the National Youth Festival 2025 and the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. He said the programme seeks to channel the energy, creativity, and leadership of young minds to realise the vision of a Viksit Bharat. On the occasion of National Youth Day tomorrow, the Prime Minister Modi will participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Our correspondent reports that Mr. Modi will engage with three thousand dynamic young leaders from across the country.
“The three thousand young leaders have been selected from across the country through the Viksit Bharat Challenge. The Prime Minister will participate in multiple activities designed to inspire, motivate and empower the nation’s future leaders. During the event, the young leaders will showcase their presentation on their vision for Viksit Bharat. These presentations reflect the innovative ideas and solutions to address some of India’s most pressing challenges. Mr Modi will join the young leaders for lunch, providing them an opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and aspirations directly to him. The Prime Minister will also release a compilation of best essays written by participants on the ten themes. These themes encompass diverse areas such as technology, sustainability, women empowerment, manufacturing, and agriculture. The Viksit Bharat Dialogue is offering young leaders an opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, national and global icons while contributing their ideas for shaping the nation’s future. With Dipendra Kumar, Sumit Saha, Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the youth will play an important role in making India a developed country by 2047. Addressing a convocation ceremony of IIMT University, Meerut in Uttar Pradesh today, Mr. Singh said the aspirations, dedication, and thoughts of the youth will redefine India’s identity on the global stage.
The Defence Minister called upon the students to take inspiration from the life and ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has pointed out that transparency and public accountability in conducting examinations and interviews must not only be fair but also be seen as fair. He was speaking in Bengaluru today after inaugurating the 25th National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions. He called for establishing the Public Service Commissions as the sole unified recruitment authority which works with the spirit of convergence between State and Central governments. The Vice President wished for a transparent and technologically equipped bureaucracy that can work for our vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said there has been a seven-fold increase in the seizure of drugs in the last ten years. He said the fight against drugs has gained new strength under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Chairing the regional conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security in New Delhi today, Mr. Shah said that drugs worth more than 56 thousand 800 crore rupees were disposed of over the last ten years. He added that the Narcotics Control Bureau and police across the country have taken action against drugs, which has strengthened the youth and society towards a drug-free future.
The Home Minister has also called upon all states to collaborate with the central government in the fight against the drug menace. He also urged the states to promote the MANAS helpline amongst their citizens.
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Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party has created a disaster in Delhi over the last decade. He said during this period, the whole country has progressed, but Delhi’s development trajectory has declined. Addressing a gathering at the Jhuggi Basti Pradhan Sammelan in New Delhi today, Mr. Shah assured that after the formation of a BJP government in Delhi, no welfare schemes for the poor will be stopped.
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The BJP has claimed that according to the CAG report, the Delhi liquor scam has caused a revenue loss of over two thousand crore rupees. Addressing media at party headquarter, senior party leader Anurag Thakur alleged that Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal is the kingpin of the liquor scam.
Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party leader Priyanka Kakkar refuted BJP’s allegation and claimed that the leaked CAG report was fake. She said no proof was found against Mr Kejriwal in the alleged scam.
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News from Mahakumbh at Prayagraj:
The Mahakumbh 2025 will begin with the first Amrit Snan on Monday. As the grand event unfolds, its medical facilities set a new benchmark for healthcare in mass gatherings.
“The 45 day grand event promises not just spiritual rejuvenation but also unparalleled medical care for millions of pilgrims arriving from around the globe. With robust planning and advanced technology, the government has turned this massive spiritual gathering into a beacon of health and safety. An important highlight of the healthcare efforts is the Netra Kumbh Eye Fair which is an initiative aimed at combating vision impairment. The event’s ambitious target includes distributing three lakh eyeglasses and conducting five lakh OPDs, with a daily goal of ten thousand consultations. Netra Kumbh also offers an eye donation camp. The Central Hospital at Parade Ground with 100 beds catering to diverse needs, from OPD consultations to ICU care. Sub-Central Hospital at Arail, Medical Observation Rooms at key Railway stations including Prayagraj Junction, Naini and Subedarganj complementing the efforts. A team of 240 doctors from across the country forms the backbone of Maha Kumbh’s healthcare system. With Anand Kumar, Anupam Mishra, Akashvani News, Mahakumbh Nagar, Prayagraj.”
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In Telangana, five youths have lost their lives after drowning while swimming in the Konda Pochamma Sagar Reservoir in Siddipet district. Two others have been saved by locals. All of them, aged between 17 and 20 years, are residents of Hyderabad and had visited the reservoir for a leisurely trip.
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In Assam, the search and rescue operation continues to rescue five trapped miners inside the flooded coal mine at Umrangso in Dima Hasao district, bordering Meghalaya. The Navy, Army, NDRF, SDRF, ONGC, Coal India, and district administration are working jointly to trace and rescue the remaining miners. Today, the rescue team retrieved three bodies from the quarry. The coal miners were trapped early on Monday morning inside the coal quarry after a sudden gush of water flooded the site. Two persons have been arrested so far in connection with the tragedy.
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With the ongoing dense fog conditions, Northwest India is expected to witness light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm for the next two days. the India Meteorological Department has forecast the possibility of rain and snowfall in parts of Northwest India until tomorrow under the influence of a western disturbance. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, IMD Scientist Dr Soma Sen said, dense fog conditions are also likely to prevail in northern states during early morning and night hours till the 14th of this month.
Delhi-NCR and its adjoining areas experienced light to moderate rainfall today resulting in a fall of temperature in the national capital. Due to fog, around 35 trains, including Howrah-Rajdhani, and several flights were delayed in Delhi today.
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A report filed by Bangladesh police says that majority of the cases of attacks on minorities carried out since August 4, last year in the country were politically motivated.
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has claimed that a total of 1,769 communal attacks and acts of vandalism took place against minorities in Bangladesh.
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In Malaysia Open Badminton, the Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faced a defeat against the South Korean duo of Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho 10-21, 15-21 in the semifinal of Men’s doubles in Kuala Lumpur today. Earlier, in the quarterfinals, the Indian duo secured a straight-game victory over Malaysia’s Yew Sin Ong and Ee Yi Teo, with scores of 26-24 and 21-15.
In Hockey India League, Hyderabad Toofans secured a dramatic 4-3 shootout victory over Soorma Hockey Club after a closely contested match ended 1-1 in regulation time in Rourkela this evening.
The other match between Delhi SG Pipers and UP Rudras is underway at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela.
In Indian Super League Football, Mohammedan SC defeated Bengaluru FC 1-0 in Bengaluru this evening. In the other fixture today, the match between arch-rival Mohun Bagan and East Bengal is underway in Guwahati.
In Tennis, this year’s first Grand Slam Australian Open 2025 will officially kick off tomorrow in Melbourne.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi to interact with young leaders at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi on National Youth Day tomorrow; Says, it is a unique initiative to involve country’s youth in nation’s development journey.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes important role of youth in making India a developed country by 2047.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, there has been a seven-fold increase in seizure of drugs in last ten years.
• IMD forecasts light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm in Northwest India for next two days.
• And in Malaysia Open Badminton, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lose to South Korean duo of Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho in Men’s Doubles Semifinal in Kuala Lumpur.
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