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THE HEADLINES :

Centre hikes Minimum Support Price of fourteen Kharif crops; Also extends 1.5 per cent interest subvention scheme for Kisan Credit Card loans till current financial year.
Government also gives nod to around 3,400 crore rupees for multi-tracking projects of Railways in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
India’s multi party delegations continue to expose Pakistani cross-border terrorism globally; Indonesia, Greece and other countries extend unequivocal support for India’s zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.
IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Northeast region, South Interior Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu for tomorrow.
India wins gold in 4x400m mixed relay at Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea.

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices, MSP for fourteen Kharif crops for Marketing Season 2025-26. Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government has increased the MSP of Kharif crops for Marketing Season 2025-26, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce.

The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for nigerseed at 820 rupees per quintal, followed by Ragi at 596 per quintal, Cotton at 589 rupees per quintal and Sesamum at 579 rupees per quintal. Among pulses, MSP of Tur has been increased by 450 rupees per quintal, Moong by 86 rupees.

The Union Cabinet has also approved continuation of Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for Financial year 2025-26 with existing 1.5 percent Interest Subvention. The government has approved 15 thousand 642 crore rupees.

The Cabinet also gave the nod to two multitracking projects across Indian Railways in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The total estimated cost of the projects is 3,399 crore rupees and will be completed upto 2029-30.

Mr Vaishnaw also informed that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of the 4-Lane Badvel-Nellore Corridor with a length of over 108 kilometer at a cost of around 3653 crore rupees in Andhra Pradesh on NH(67) on Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer Mode.

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India’s industrial production growth, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) slowed to 2.7 percent in April, as compared to growth rate of 3 percent in March. According to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation the three major components of IIP, manufacturing rose 3.4 percent, electricity generation grew by 1.1 percent, while mining output contracted marginally by 0.2 percent in April.

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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that India’s right to defend its people against acts of terror has been recognised by countries across the world. Addressing a program at the Embassy of Italy to celebrate the Italian National Day in New Delhi, Dr Jaishankar appreciated Italy’s solidarity and support to India following the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, India believes that the world will have zero tolerance for terrorism and cross-border terrorism.

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India’s message of zero tolerance against terrorism is echoing worldwide with multi party delegations holding back to back interactions with world leaders. As part of India’s diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor, New Delhi garnered unequivocal support from world leaders.

“Sanjay Jha led delegation called on Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn and briefed him on Pahalgam terror attack . The Secretary General condemned all forms and acts of terrorism..

Another all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi was received in Greece. She thanked Greece for standing with India and condemning terrorism saying terrorism does not stop at Indian soil alone .

In Rome, another all party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad held a meeting with the President of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Senate, Stefania Craxi.

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As we celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, the Nation salutes the valour of Indian soldiers. As a tribute to the Armed Forces, Akashvani News is presenting a special series. Today we remember Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Joginder Singh who made the supreme sacrifice during the Sino-Indian war in 1962.

“During the 1962 Sino-Indian War, Subedar Joginder Singh led a platoon in the Tawang Sector of NEFA, holding a strategic position on a ridge in the Tongpeng La area on the Bum La axis. On October 20, his platoon observed a significant Chinese troop buildup across the McMahon Line, signalling an impending attack. At dawn on October 23, the Chinese launched a major assault in three waves of roughly 200 soldiers each, supported by artillery and mortar fire. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Subedar Singh’s platoon offered fierce resistance, repelling the first waves with heavy enemy casualties. Wounded in the thigh, he refused evacuation and continued to inspire his men. As the final and most forceful wave advanced, with ammunition depleted and few men remaining, Subedar Singh took control of a light machine gun, inflicting significant damage. When the situation became desperate, he and his remaining soldiers charged the enemy with fixed bayonets. They engaged in close combat, killing many before being overwhelmed. For his extraordinary courage, leadership, and devotion to duty, Subedar Joginder Singh was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. SAKLEN AKHTAR FOR AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”

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The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, tomorrow. The Met Department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, West Bengal and Sikkim tomorrow.

Meanwhile, IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall in Gujarat and heavy rains at isolated places in the coastal region over the next five days.

“Talking to Akashvani, the director of IMD Ahmedabad, AK Das said heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms are likely at isolated places districts of South Gujarat and Saurashtra over the next two days, whereas the intensity of rains is likely to reduce after two days.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea from 30th May to June 1. Meanwhile, the Navsari, Dangs, and Valsad regions in the state received light showers today. “

After a week of relentless downpours, Maharashtra experienced a brief respite from rainfall in the latter half of the day. While precipitation subsided across most parts of the state, certain regions continued to endure heavy showers. IMD has issued a red alert for Nagpur district.

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In Manipur, ten MLAs called on the Governor of Manipur- Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal today and urged the Governor to expedite the formation of a popular government in the State. A press release issued from the Raj Bhavan said that the team of MLAs belonging to different political parties along with the Governor discussed the law and order and political situation in the State.

The team also submitted a memorandum to the Governor on these issues and urged the Governor to expedite the formation of a popular government in the State.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh from tomorrow. During his visit, he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than 70,000 crore rupees.

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India has successfully defended its 4x400m mixed relay title at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea today. The Indian quartet, Rupal Choudhary, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan, Vishal TK, and Subha Venkatesan, clocked 3 minutes 18.12 seconds to win gold, comfortably ahead of China and Sri Lanka.

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In Badminton, India’s top men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made a winning return at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament today. They beat Malaysia’s Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal 21-16, 21-13 in just under 40 minutes in the round of 32. It was Satwik and Chirag’s second win over the 41st-ranked Malaysian pair.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :

Centre hikes Minimum Support Price of fourteen Kharif crops; Also extends 1.5 per cent interest subvention scheme for Kisan Credit Card loans till current financial year.
Government also gives nod to around 3,400 crore rupees for multi-tracking projects of Railways in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
India’s multi party delegations continue to expose Pakistani cross-border terrorism globally; Indonesia, Greece and other countries extend unequivocal support for India’s zero-tolerance approach toward terrorism.
IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Northeast region, South Interior Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu for tomorrow.
India wins gold in 4x400m mixed relay at Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea.

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