THE HEADLINES:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches indigenous 4G services marking India’s entry into a league of few nations fully capable of building their own telecom network.
- Prime Minister to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on entire network of Akashvani at 11 AM tomorrow.
- 13 people killed in stampede during a political rally at Karur in Tamilnadu.
- UNESCO recognises Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh as its newest Biosphere Reserve.
- India clinches two gold on the final day, taking total medal tally to seven in World Para Archery Championship in South Korea.
- In 12th World Para Athletics in Delhi, Shailesh Kumar bags gold in men’s high jump on the very first day.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched over 97,500 new 4G mobile towers across India, including 92,600 towers equipped with fully indigenous technology, as part of a major push to expand digital infrastructure. The towers installed by BSNL at a cost of approximately 37,000 crore rupees are expected to bring high-speed internet to 30,000 additional villages. While announcing the rollout during his day-long visit to Jharsuguda in Odisha, Prime Minister Modi said that India had missed the bus on 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies. He further said that BSNL’s indigenously developed 4G network now places India among the few nations capable of building and supporting its own telecom networks.
In his address to the public, Mr. Modi emphasized the government’s reform since 2014. He said that following the introduction of GST in 2017, tax burden has significantly reduced for the citizens.
Prime Minister Modi also flagged off Amrit Bharat Express between Odisha’s Berhampur and Udhna at Surat in Gujarat, and announced major upgrade for two medical colleges, that is MKCG Medical College in Berhampur and VIMSAR in Burla-Sambalpur, transforming them into world-class super-speciality hospitals.
Highlighting Odisha’s potential, Mr. Modi said recent approval for two semiconductor units and plans for a semiconductor park marked a significant leap in the state’s industrial growth. This decade will be prosperous for Odisha, he added, crediting the state’s progress to the double-engine government of the centre and the state.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over sixty thousand crore rupees. The projects span across various sectors including telecommunications, railways, higher education, healthcare, skill development, rural housing sectors, among others.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi, present at the event, hailed Prime Minister Modi as the world’s most popular leader and a source of inspiration for the state’s 4.5 crore residents.
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Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, senior BJP leader and party’s election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan launched a door-to-door public outreach campaign from Patna. During the outreach drive, he also appealed to people to adopt Swadeshi, indigenous products. He also sought people’s feedback regarding the benefits they are receiving from the schemes of the central and state governments.
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Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah today alleged that the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) want to give voting rights to infiltrators. Mr. Shah said this is why both opposition parties are leveling false accusations against the Election Commission. Addressing BJP workers and leaders in Forbesganj of Araria district, Mr. Amit Shah said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tried to mislead people in Bihar by taking out a march against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign. He clarified that in the SIR, the name of no valid voter has been deleted. He added that the NDA alliance, led by the BJP, enjoys the people’s trust because it has provided corruption-free governance.
Meanwhile, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, during his election campaign in Patna, addressed the Karpuri Ati Pichda Adhikar Samvad. Mr. Yadav claimed that the people of Bihar have decided to remove the BJP and JD(U)-led government from power.
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At least 13 persons have lost their lives due to a stampede in a massive road show of Actor Politician Vijay at Karur in Tamil Nadu. The marathon rally went on for more than three hours with people of all ages rushing to have a sight of the actor. The actor and founder of the Party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam had called for a road show today. State health Minister M.Subramanian confirmed that 13 people have lost their lives and said that the Government has called in doctors from nearby districts to assist the hospitals at Karur.
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GST Bachat Utsav announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which commenced on the 22nd of this month is benefiting all sections of society. The next-generation GST reforms represent a significant step towards simplifying India’s indirect tax system. The reforms are bringing substantial relief to citizens by reducing the tax rate on various goods and services. A report.
Under the next generation GST reforms, the government announced a major reduction in the tax on sports goods, slashing the tax rate from 12 percent to 5 percent. This move is intended to make sports equipment more affordable, boost domestic manufacturing, and encourage greater participation in sports across the country. The decision is expected to benefit consumers directly while also promoting fitness and a healthier lifestyle. Under GST 2.0, tax rate on bicycles has also been reduced from 12 percent to 5 percent. This step is aimed at promoting affordability, accessibility, and sustainable mobility. To further support this initiative, the tax rate on bicycle parts has been brought down from 12 percent to 5 percent. This rationalization under the next generation of GST reforms is seen as a significant measure to encourage cheaper mobility options and increase the use of bicycles among students, fitness enthusiasts, and young professionals. On 21st of this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation urged citizens to buy swadeshi products, to support domestic industries, small manufacturers, local artisans, and MSMEs. With Saklen Akhtar, Ishani Yadav, Akashvani News Delhi.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani, tomorrow at 11 AM. It will be the 126th episode of the monthly radio programme. The programme will be broadcast across the entire Akashvani and Doordarshan network, the AIR News website, and the Newsonair mobile app. Akashvani will broadcast the programme in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast.
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Guided by the mantra of Seva and Sushasan, that is, Public Service and Good Governance, the Government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been working tirelessly to bring transformation and progress. Today, in this Special Series – ‘Seva Parv’, we bring to you how the Modi government has strengthened the spirit of unity in diversity, weaving cultures, traditions, and people-to-people bonds, through the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative.
Our country is home to hundreds of dialects and numerous languages. Every region has its own unique attire and cuisine. Yet, there is something that binds us all together. To strengthen this spirit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in 2015, shared the powerful message of“Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”.
For centuries, Indian culture and traditions have united the entire nation. Local products carry the essence of their soil, and not only do they preserve regional uniqueness, they also serve as a bridge connecting one state to another. The Prime Minister has often urged people to embrace these treasures which draw people closer to one another.
“Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” is an initiative that allows people from one state to experience the culture and folk traditions of another—not just from a distance, but with a sense of warmth and personal connection.
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The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs have condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on 22nd of April in the strongest terms. The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs held their annual meeting on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York yesterday. The meeting was chaired by India in its capacity as the incoming BRICS Chair for 2026.
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The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been inducted into the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The announcement was made at the World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Hangzhou, China, highlighting the region’s significance as a model for sustainable development. First designated a national biosphere reserve in 2009, the Cold Desert now becomes India’s 13th site in the global network.
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And now, news from the world of sports – it’s been a remarkable day for India in archery, shooting, and the World Para Athletics Championship. A Report:-
It was a day of immense pride for India. At the Para World Archery Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, India secured an impressive seven medals, including three Golds. The absolute highlight was the incredible feat by 18-year-old Sheetal Devi, who made history by becoming the first woman armless archer to win a world championship gold in the compound individual section. Her male counterpart, Toman Kumar, quickly followed suit, claiming gold in the men’s compound individual event. India’s success continued at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Delhi, where shooters Rashmika Sahgal and Kapil clinched the Gold medal in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event with a final score of 16-10. Meanwhile, on the opening day of the 12th World Para Athletics Championship, India won a gold and a bronze. Shailesh Kumar clinched the gold medal in the Men’s High Jump T63 category, while Varun Singh Bhati secured the bronze. Furthermore, para-athlete Deepti Jeevanji won silver medal in the Women’s 400m T20 event. With JP Gupta’s report, Shagun Chopra, Akashvani.
In cricket, arch-rivals India and Pakistan will face off in the Asia Cup Final tomorrow at the Dubai International Stadium at 8 PM IST. While the two nations share one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries and have met numerous times in the Asia Cup, this will be the first time in the 41-year history of the tournament that they contest the trophy in the final.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches indigenous 4G services marking India’s entry into a league of few nations fully capable of building their own telecom network.
- Prime Minister to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on entire network of Akashvani at 11 AM tomorrow.
- 13 people killed in stampede during a political rally at Karur in Tamilnadu.
- UNESCO recognises Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh as its newest Biosphere Reserve.
- India clinches two gold on the final day, taking total medal tally to seven in World Para Archery Championship in South Korea.
- In 12th World Para Athletics in Delhi, Shailesh Kumar bags gold in men’s high jump on the very first day.
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