THE HEADLINES:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirms zero tolerance policy against terrorism and Maoists; Inaugurates Rising North East Investors Summit in New Delhi.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails role of BSF during Operation Sindoor; Says, world is praising the bravery of Indian Armed Forces.
- US and Iran to hold fifth round of talks on nuclear agreement in Rome today.
- IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Konkan and Goa till tomorrow.
- Indian shooter Raiza Dhillon bags silver medal in women’s skeet event at ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his government follows a policy of zero tolerance, be it terrorism or Maoist elements spreading unrest. Inaugurating the Rising North East Investors Summit in New Delhi, Mr Modi stressed that it is important to develop North East region in order to build a developed India.
He urged investors to explore the different sectors across the north east region, saying the North East is now becoming a land of opportunities. He said the North East is becoming a key destination for sectors like energy and semiconductors.
The Prime Minister stated that EAST means – Empower, Act, Strengthen and Transform. He pointed out that there was a time when the North East was merely called a Frontier Region but it is emerging as the Front-Runner of Growth.
Speaking on the occasion, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia said the government has worked towards giving a boost to infrastructure and connection in north east region.
The two day summit aims to highlight the North East Region as a land of opportunity and attract global and domestic investment. The summit intends to bring together key stakeholders, investors, and policymakers on a single platform.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said with the development of advanced technology the railway is becoming self-reliant in rolling out of new trains like Vande Bharat, Namo Bharat trains. Addressing a function at Jamalpur in Munger in bihar, Mr. Vaishnaw said the country has electrified 50,000 kilometers of railway network in the past 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Vaishnaw launched an action plan of 350 crore rupees for the development of Jamalpur Locomotive Workshop and IRIMEE.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Operation Sindoor is the answer to the Pahalgam attack and today the world is praising the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces. Mr. Shah credited the successful Operation Sindoor to the government’s strong political will, accurate information of the intelligence agencies and the amazing display of lethality by the Armed Forces. Addressing the Border Security Force (BSF) Investiture Ceremony in New Delhi today, Mr Shah said that the BSF and the armed forces have showcased great valour and the true power of defence in India’s retaliatory action against Pakistan.
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Around three thousand Agniveers recruited under the Agnipath scheme in the past two years, led from the front in Operation Sindoor. The Agniveers, mostly from the youth aged nearly 20 years, shielded India’s military establishments from Pakistan’s missile and drone strikes. We have a report:
The youngsters, inducted under the scheme held the Indian military fort during the four day military retaliation in a befitting reply to terror breeding ground Pakistan. The Air Defence (AD) Units had nearly two hundred Agniveers present. The Akashteer, which proved to be India’s trump card in its response to Pakistan, was operated with the assistance of tenacious agniveers, which paid dividend.
The Agniveer soldiers also showed grit and determination in AD units they were deployed along the western front which were gunners, operator fire control, operator radio and drivers of heavy-duty vehicles mounted with guns and missiles. They eliminated targets with shoulder-fired missiles and manned and fired guns. In addition to manning radars and Akashteer nodes, the young agniveers operated the Pechora, Schilka, OSA-AK, Strela, and Tunguska missiles, as well as the medium-range surface-to-air missile system. They also played a vital role in operating the communication network and driving vehicles used for transporting and firing missiles, including Akash.With Bhanu’s report, this is Vishnu PS,Akashvani News, Delhi.
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As we celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, the Nation salutes the valour of the Indian soldiers. As a tribute to the Armed Forces, Akashvani News is presenting a special series. Today we remember Param Vir Chakra awardee Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon who made the ultimate sacrifice while bravely defending Srinagar airbase during the India -Pakistan War in 1971.
Born in Ludhiana District of Punjab, Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in June 1967. On December 14, 1971 Srinagar airfield was attacked by a wave of six Pakistani Sabre jets. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was on readiness duty at that time. Soon the enemy aircraft started hovering over the airfield. Attempting to take off, with enemy aircraft overhead was inviting mortal danger but Flying Officer Sekhon unmindful of his safety, flew his Gnat to engage the two attacking sabres. In the air battle that ensued he secured a direct hit on one sabre and set another ablaze. At this juncture four more Pakistani sabres came on the scene and surrounded his aircraft. Flying Officer Sekhon chose to give a fight again. In the dogfight that ensued at treetop level, he held on against the enemy. Eventually his aircraft was hit and he was martyred. He achieved his objective as the enemy aircraft fled without pressing home their intended attack on Srinagar town and airfield. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was honored with Param Vir Chakra posthumously for supreme gallantry, flying skill and ultimate Sacrifice. The Nation Salutes Him. ANUPAM MISHRA, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
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The all-party delegation from India to Japan, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, today met the Acting Chairperson of the Research Committee on Counter-terrorism of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Former Minister of Justice, Yasuhiro Hanashi, in Tokyo, Japan. The delegation highlighted India’s unified and determined stance against terrorism in all its forms. Both sides reiterated their zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. During the interaction, Mr. Jha stated that every terrorist activity in the world has some link to Pakistan, which has become the new normal.
Meanwhile, another multi-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and currently in Moscow, was briefed by the Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, on various aspects of India-Russia relations before beginning their official engagements. The delegation reached Moscow earlier today.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will brief multi party MP delegations this evening ahead of their visits abroad taking India’s strong message against terrorism to the world. The delgations led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and NCP (SCP leader) Supriya Sule will leave for their visits tomorrow whereas the delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad will leave day after tomorrow.
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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has emphasised that India resolved the conflict with Pakistan for the moment through an understanding for cessation of firing and military action and this was negotiated directly between the two countries. In an interview with a news channel in Denmark, Dr Jaishankar said the trigger for this was that India hit Pakistan very hard on the morning of the 10th of May. He said India had to grapple with a serious terrorist attack in April and what followed was a consequence of that.
The External Affairs Minister said Europe has to be more realist about the world, strategically more self reliant and autonomous, and much more multipolar. He said one of the biggest objectives right now is to accelerate the Free Trade Agreement with Europe.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that there will be no nuclear agreement if the United States continues to demand an end to Iran’s uranium enrichment. His remarks came ahead of the fifth round of indirect nuclear talks between Iranian and US delegations, scheduled to take place in Rome today. Responding to recent US demands that Tehran completely halt uranium enrichment, Araghchi said the US does not support any enrichment activity in Iran. He said if this is Washington’s objective, then no agreement will be possible.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall over South Konkan, Coastal and Ghat Karnataka, Madhya Maharashtra, and Goa. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, senior IMD Scientist Dr RK Jenamani said that the low pressure area over East Central Arabian Sea off South Konkan-Goa coast is persisting near Goa coast and may also intensify into a depression.
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In Shootiing, Olympian Raiza Dhillon bagged silver medal in the women’s skeet event at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany. Dhillon hit 51 targets in the 60-shot final.
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The Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading higher with gains of over one per cent in afternoon trade today supported by broad-based buying across sectors. Except Pharma and Healthcare, all sectoral indices were trading firmly, with FMCG and IT stocks taking the charge. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 880 points to 81,832 and the NSE Nifty50 rose 288 points to 24,898, when reports last came in.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirms zero tolerance policy against terrorism and Maoists; Inaugurates Rising North East Investors Summit in New Delhi.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails role of BSF during Operation Sindoor; Says, world is praising bravery of Indian Armed Forces.
- US and Iran to hold fifth round of talks on nuclear agreement in Rome today.
- IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Konkan and Goa till tomorrow.
- Indian shooter Raiza Dhillon bags silver medal in women’s skeet event at ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany.
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