THE HEADLINES:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserts, country has witnessed rapid transformation across diverse sectors in last 11 years.
- Home Minister Amit Shah says, the approach of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance has changed the speed and scale of development in the country.
- Launch of Axiom-4 Mission, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station deferred to Wednesday due to bad weather.
- Indian Railways to install automatic door-closing system on all new coaches of Mumbai’s suburban rail network.
- Sensex continues rally for fourth consecutive session to close above 82 thousand 400.
- IMD issues orange alert for heatwave conditions in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and eastern parts of Rajasthan during next two days.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the country has witnessed rapid transformations across diverse sectors in the last 11 years, powered by the collective participation of 140 crore Indians. As the NDA government at the Centre completed 11 years in office, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that, under the guiding principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas, the Centre has delivered path breaking reforms with speed, scale and sensitivity. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the country today is not just the fastest-growing major economy, but also a key global voice on pressing issues like climate action and digital innovation.
In another social media post, Prime Minister Modi urged everyone to take part in a survey on the NaMo App on India’s growth journey over the last 11 years.
In this special feature, Akashvani News takes a closer look at the government’s impactful initiatives and achievements across vital sectors. Today, we focus on the development journey of the Northeast, a region once seen as distant, now standing tall as a symbol of connectivity and progress.
“Over the past 11 years, the Government has invested in the Northeast not just through infrastructure, but through people. Flagship schemes like PM-DevINE, the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme, and the Aspirational Districts Programme have accelerated progress at the grassroots. Over three lakh tribal gatherers have been supported through the Van Dhan Yojana. 434 Farmer Producer Companies have benefited over two lakh farmers by supporting organised agri-business. The region is also emerging as a hub for organic produce, edible oil, and traditional products like bamboo, agarwood, and Eri silk. NEHHDC and NERAMAC have expanded market access, with local artisans and weavers benefiting from design support, branding, and national platforms. In education and health, indicators are improving steadily. Literacy rates have risen, and Mizoram has been declared fully literate under the ULLAS Mission. While Assam will have South Asia’s largest cancer care network with 15 hospitals. And through cultural festivals, museum projects, and global recognition like the UNESCO tag for Assam’s Moidams, the Northeast is proudly showcasing its identity to the world. From being on the margins of the India story, the Northeast is quickly becoming one of the country’s growth engines. A region rich in diversity is now becoming rich in opportunity, with every village, valley and voice finding its place in the national story. VISHNU PS, AKSHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
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Home Minister Amit Shah today said that the country witnessed a new era of economic revival, social justice, cultural pride, and national security during the 11 years of Narendra Modi government. Lauding the government’s 11 years of public service, Mr Shah in a social media post, emphasized that in this period of public service, the approach of Minimum Government, Maximum Governance has transformed both the speed and scale of the country’s development. Highlighting the government’s achievements in the field of national security, Mr Shah said that Naxalism is gasping its last breaths and peace has been established in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. He added that India now responds to terrorist attacks by striking terrorists in their territory.
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Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda has said the Narendra Modi government has changed the political culture of the country by bringing politics of performance and giving responsible and responsive governance. Mr Nadda was addressing a press conference in New Delhi on the completion of 11 years of the Modi government.
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said the country can not become a developed nation without achieving growth in agriculture sector. The Minister was addressing farmers at the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan event held in Ranga Reddy district in Telangana this evening. He emphasised on achieving food security, increasing farmers income and protecting the soil for future generations.
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The launch of Space X’s Axiom-4 Mission, carrying India’s first Gaganyatri and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station has been deferred to Wednesday due to bad weather conditions. Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan posted on social media platform that the launch is now targeted for 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time on Wednesday. The mission, a joint effort by Axiom Space, NASA, SpaceX and ISRO, will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. With the mission, Group Captain of the Indian Air Force Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian to visit the space station. Shubhanshu has been trained in Russia and the United States as part of India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. He will conduct microgravity experiments in biology, materials science and Indian space tech during the 14-day stay.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today held a detailed meeting with the team of Integrated Coach Factory to find a practical solution to the issue of automatic door closing in local non AC trains in Mumbai. The meeting took place in the wake of an unfortunate incident in Mumbai earlier in the day wherein four passengers lost their lives while travelling on the footboard of a local train.
The Railway Ministry in a statement said that after detailed discussions, it was decided that new non AC trains will be designed and manufactured keeping in mind the appropriate ventilation in the coaches. The first train featuring the new design will be ready by November this year and after necessary tests and certification, it will run by January next year.
Talking to Akashvani News, Executive Director, Information and Publicity of Railway Board Dilip Kumar said, Indian Railways has decided to install an automatic door-closing system on all new coaches being manufactured for Mumbai’s suburban rail network.
Meanwhile Maharashtra government has announced an ex-gratia of 5 lakh rupees each to the kin of the deceased who died after falling off a local train in Mumbai.
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Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh along with Rajya Sabha MP- Leishemba Sanajaoba left for New Delhi from Imphal this afternoon where they are going to meet central leaders to discuss the ongoing crisis in the State. Valley districts of Manipur have been witnessing widespread protests since Saturday night after a leader of Arambai Tenggol was arrested by the CBI in connection to a case related to ethnic violence in the state since May 2023.
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Flood situation in Assam has improved further today. Over 1.6 lakh people remain affected across nine districts. One person lost his life in Sribhumi district due to the flood. State Disaster Response Force teams are carrying out rescue operations. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, more than 6,000 people are taking shelter in 43 relief camps.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for warmer conditions over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and eastern parts of Rajasthan for next two days. The IMD has also forecast Heatwave conditions over Northwest parts of the country during next 4-5 days.
“According to IMD, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha and Tamil Nadu will experience hot and humid conditions. Meanwhile, the agency has said that Monsoon is very likely to be active over south peninsular parts of the country with heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy falls over Karnataka during 12th to 15th and over Konkan and Goa during 13th to 15th of this month. IMD has also predicted Light and moderate rainfall at some isolated places accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds speed reaching 30 to 40 kilometer per hour over south Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura till 13th of this month. The met department has also said that there will be no significant change in maximum temperatures likely over Central and East India during next 2 to 3 days. AMAN YADAV, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
Meanwhile, Heat wave conditions continue to prevail in the national capital with the temperature soaring to over 43 degree Celsius. The IMD has forecast mainly clear sky with heat wave conditions in the national capital for tomorrow.
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A Singapore cargo ship en route to Mumbai from Colombo caught fire near the coast of Kozhikode today. Of the 22 crew members on board the vessel, four are missing. Eighteen crew members who jumped into the sea have been rescued. Among the five injured, two have suffered serious burns. The Coast Guard and Navy have launched rescue operations, and efforts to extinguish the fire are going on. Reports indicate that some of the containers that fell off the ship contain hazardous materials with a risk of catching fire. Kerala Minister V.N. Vasavan stated that instructions have been issued to remain vigilant in the aftermath of the ship accident.
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Pakistan’s public debt has surged to a record 76 trillion rupees, nearly five times higher than it was a decade ago. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey released today, the country’s total public debt stood at 76 trillion Pakistani rupees as of March 2025. That’s almost double the 39.86 trillion rupees recorded in 2020-21.
The sharp increase highlights the growing concerns over Pakistan’s fiscal health. A recent World Bank report also warned that the country’s debt trajectory is unsustainable, driven by persistent budget deficits, low tax revenue, and rising interest payments.
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Rally in domestic equity markets continued for the fourth consecutive session with Sensex closing above 82 thousand 400 while Nifty hitting an eight month high during the day. The banking and financial stocks showed continued strength after RBI’s more than expected fifty basis point rate cut on Friday.
“The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, jumped 256 points to close at 82,445. The National Stock Exchange’s Nifty-50 also climbed 100 points to cross the 25,100 mark. At the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated marginally to close at 85 rupees and 63 paise against the US dollar. In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading at 96,780 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver 999 Fine was trading at 1,06,560 rupees per kilogram a short while ago. Lalima Aneja Dang For AKASHVANI News.”
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In our bilingual live phone-in programme “Public Speak” tonight, we will bring an insightful discussion on Yoga for Physical and Mental Well Being with Yoga and Ayurveda Experts Anita Kaushik and Kamal Kishore. Listeners can ask our experts questions on telephone numbers 011-23421050 and 011-23314444, from 9:30 PM onwards.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserts, country has witnessed rapid transformation across diverse sectors in last 11 years.
- Home Minister Amit Shah says, the approach of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance has changed the speed and scale of development in the country.
- Launch of Axiom-4 Mission, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station deferred to Wednesday due to bad weather.
- Indian Railways to install automatic door-closing system on all new coaches of Mumbai’s suburban rail network.
- Sensex continues rally for fourth consecutive session to close above 82 thousand 400.
- IMD issues orange alert for heatwave conditions in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and eastern parts of Rajasthan during next two days.
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