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THE HEADLINES:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches multiple development projects worth over 77 thousand crore rupees at Bhuj and Dahod in Gujarat.
Prime Minister says new projects will help Country to emerge as global Center for green energy and leading Blue Economy.
Prime Minister Modi completes 11 years in office, ushering in an era of stable governance and development.
All party Parliamentary delegations meet world leaders to expose Pakistan sponsored terrorism.
Indigenously developed high resolution Bharat Forecasting System launched for accurate weather forecast up to panchayat level.
Israel rejects new US proposal to halt its offensive in Gaza.
And Indian shooter Tejaswani claims gold medal in women’s 25m pistol event of ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth 77,400 crore rupees at Bhuj and Dahod in Gujarat. Addressing a public meeting in Bhuj, the Prime Minister highlighted that these initiatives will contribute significantly to India’s emergence as a leading blue economy and a global center for green energy.

The Prime Minister said, it is government’s resolve that every citizen should have access to electricity and their electricity bill should be zero. He said, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has been launched towards this end.

The Prime Minister added that Kutch is becoming the world’s largest centre of green energy.

Earlier, Mr Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth around 24,000 crore rupees at Dahod. He said, 1.4 billion Indians are united and working tirelessly to build a Viksit Bharat. During his speeches today, Prime Minister Modi took a sharp dig at Pakistan, stating that while India promotes tourism that connects people, Pakistan treats terrorism as tourism. On Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister said that it is not just a military action, but an expression of Indian values and emotions.

During his visit, the Prime Minister held road shows at Vadodara, Bhuj and Ahmedabad. The Prime Minister reached Gujarat this morning on a two-day visit.

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India continued to expose Pakistan’s support to terrorism globally with multi party delegations visiting various countries and spreading New Delhi’s message of zero tolerance against the terrorism. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde led all-party delegation today met Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Congo Therese Kayikwamba Wagner.

Another multi-party delegation headed by NCP (SCP) Supriya Sule met Minister of State for Interior Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani and apprised him on the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor and India’s stand against terrorism.

JD (U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha led delegation met the Chairperson, National Defense Committee of National Assembly of South Korea Sung II-Jong in Seoul. The delegation apprised him on the terrorist attack in Pahalgam saying that it was intended to disrupt communal harmony in India.

In Slovenia, DMK MP Kanimozhi led all-party delegation met the Chairperson of the Foreign Policy Committee of National Assembly. Slovenian side reaffirmed its condemnation of terrorism as pure evil that cannot be justified in any form.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed eleven years in office today, ushering in an era of stable governance and development. It was on this day in 2014 Mr Modi had taken oath as the Prime Minister of India. This marked a turning point in the country’s modern political history as it had ended the era of coalition politics in India with people giving a clear and decisive mandate to the BJP.

“History was scripted in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on the evening of 26th May 2014 as Narendra Modi took oath as the 14th Prime Minister of India after a historic mandate from the people of India. In Narendra Modi, the people of the country see a dynamic, decisive and development-oriented leader who emerged as a ray of hope for the dreams and aspirations of a billion Indians.

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His focus on development, eye for detail and efforts to bring a qualitative difference in the lives of the poorest of the poor have made Narendra Modi a popular leader across the length and breadth of the country. Mr Modi’s taking over charge as the Prime Minister was the beginning of development oriented politics with the Mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas. In the last 11 years, the country has witnessed instrumental changes in all sectors and it has gained a new confidence. From improving basic facilities for the common man, boosting infrastructure and strengthening economy to employment generation, ensuring internal security and raising India’s global stature, Mr. Modi’s leadership has made a new imprint worldwide. Leaving the legacy of policy paralysis, India has become the fourth largest economy in the world and now aspires to become a developed nation by 2047 under the strong leadership of Mr Modi. WITH DIWAKER REPORTS, SHAGUN CHOPRA AKASHVANI NEWS”

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As the Nation celebrates the success of Operation Sindoor, Akashvani News brings a special series dedicated to our Armed Forces to honour their unwavering dedication. Today we remember Param Vir Chakra awardee Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid who made the supreme sacrifice during the India-Pakistan War in 1965.

“During the 1965 Indo-Pak war, the 4 Grenadiers occupied a vital position near the village of Chima on the Khem Karan-Bhikhiwind road. Holding this ground was crucial to the overall defence strategy. On the night of September 8, Pakistani forces launched several probing attacks on the Grenadiers’ positions, all of which were repelled. The situation escalated on the morning of September 10 when a regiment of Pakistani Patton tanks launched a major offensive, preceded by intense artillery shelling that heavily damaged the battalion’s area. By 9 in the morning enemy tanks had breached the forward positions. At this critical juncture, Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul Hamid, commanding a recoilless gun detachment, took swift action. Mounting his gun on a jeep, he moved to a flank under heavy fire. With remarkable accuracy, he destroyed the lead tank and then shifted position to take out another. Despite being targeted by concentrated machine gun and shell fire, he continued engaging the enemy until he was fatally wounded by a high explosive shell while attempting to destroy another tank. CQMH Abdul Hamid’s fearless actions and steadfast courage inspired his comrades and were instrumental in halting the enemy advance. For his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. Saklen Akhatar, For Akashvani News Delhi.”

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Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the Indigenously developed high resolution Bharat Forecasting System in New Delhi.

“Developed by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology , the Bharat Forecasting System will provide forecasts with a 6-kilometer resolution-the highest in the world-which will allow the meteorological department to predict small-scale weather features more accurately. The BFS , which will be operational up to the Panchayat level, is expected to help address extreme rainfall events, among other things.The new model allows a horizontal resolution of about 6 km, which is typically the size of a cluster or panchayat. It has been in experimental mode for over three years and has demonstrated notable improvements. The BharatFS is the only global numerical weather prediction system in the world that is deployed at such a high resolution, representing a major advancement in India’s forecasting capabilities. Aman Yadav, Akashvani News, Delhi.”

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Israel has rejected a new US proposal aimed at halting its offensive in Gaza and securing the release of 10 more hostages. A senior Israeli official from the country’s negotiation team told Israel’s state-owned TV today that US mediators presented the proposal overnight. According to the official, it included the release of five living hostages and five deceased, the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, a 70-day ceasefire, and negotiations toward a permanent ceasefire. The official said that Israel has rejected the deal, describing it as a surrender to Hamas.

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Heavy monsoon rains in coastal Karnataka and Western Ghats districts have disrupted normal life. Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Shivamogga and Chikmagalur are facing the brunt of the monsoon. The red alert continues in coastal Karnataka and Western Ghat districts in the state.

In Maharashtra, several regions including Pune, Satara, Solapur, Raigad, Mumbai, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, have experienced heavy rainfall. Mumbai recorded 135.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. Daund received 117 mm of rain and Baramati 104.75 mm. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has issued orders for immediate surveys and damage assessments in affected areas.

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Indian shooter Tejaswani today claimed the gold medal in the women’s 25m pistol event of ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in Suhl, Germany. India continues to dominate the tournament with 11 medals including three gold, four silver and four bronze.

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In IPL T20 Cricket today, Mumbai Indians were 164 for 5 in 18.1 overs against Punjab Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, when reports last came in. Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field.

Although both the teams have secured their spot in the playoffs, the match assumes importance as the winner will take the top two finish and a place in the Qualifier-1 match. The top two finish gives the teams two shots in the playoffs to make it to the final.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches multiple development projects worth over 77 thousand crore rupees at Bhuj and Dahod in Gujarat.
Prime Minister says new projects will help Country to emerge as global Center for green energy and leading Blue Economy.
Prime Minister Modi completes 11 years in office, ushering in an era of stable governance and development.
All party Parliamentary delegations meet world leaders to expose Pakistan sponsored terrorism.
Indigenously developed high resolution Bharat Forecasting System launched for accurate weather forecast up to panchayat level.
Israel rejects new US proposal to halt its offensive in Gaza.
And Indian shooter Tejaswani claims gold medal in women’s 25m pistol event of ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany.