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May 31, 2025 3:07 PM

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THE HEADLINES::

 

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that Pahalgam attack was a challenge to women power of the country and it has become a death knell for its perpetrators.
  • Prime Minister said that his government is making women led developmnent as the pivot of governance.
  • Columbia withdraws statement condoling deaths in Pakistan after Indian strikes during the Operation Sindoor.
  • In Mizoram, several feared dead as rain triggered landslides hit six houses in Lawngtlai town.
  • And, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway stun seventh seeds to enter third round of  French Open Tennis tournament.

 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam was a challenge to India’s women power and has proved to be a death knell for the perpetrators. He was speaking at the Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan, organized on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, at Jamboori Maidan in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, today. The Prime Minister further stated that India will not tolerate any form of proxy war and is determined to respond firmly to such acts of terror.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the clear message of the 140 crore people of the country is that now bullets will be answered with shells. He said that, now we will kill terrorists even by entering their homes and those helping them will also have to pay the price for it.

 

Referring to the public welfare schemes of the government, the Prime Minister said that today our government is working on the public welfare mantras of Lokmata Ahilya Bai. ‘Nagarik Devo Bhava’ is the mantra of governance today. Our government is making the vision of Women Led Development the pivot of government. Women are at the center of every major scheme of the government.

 

Prime Minister Modi said that Ahilyabai Holkar always emphasized on excellent administration. Along with making arrangements for food for the poor and hungry, she also laid great emphasis on education. The Prime Minister said that two and a half to three hundred years ago when the country was bound in the chains of slavery, doing such great work that many generations to come would talk about it, is easy to say but not easy to do.

 

He said that today Indore Metro and Satna-Datia Airport have been inaugurated. All these projects will increase facilities in Madhya Pradesh, accelerate development and create new employment opportunities.

 

In this program, Mr. Modi inaugurated the Datia airport built on 124 acres at a cost of 60 crores and the newly built Satna airport at a cost of about Rs 37 crore. He also inaugurated the first phase of the metro train in Indore. He also released the first instalment for the construction of 1 thousand 271 new Atal Gram Seva Sadan. The construction of Atal Gram Sushasan Bhawans will provide permanent building facilities to the Gram Panchayats.

 

On this occasion, the Prime Minister released a postage stamp dedicated to Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai and a commemorative coin of Rs 300. The Prime Minister also visited the exhibition on good governance, women empowerment and culture of Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai organized by the Culture Department.

 

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Columbia has officially withdrawn its statement that was issued expressing condolences on the loss of lives in Pakistan after the Indian strikes during the Operation Sindoor. This statement came after a meeting of all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio in Columbia. More from our correspondent:

 

Briefing Colombian Ministers and Senior Officials, the all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed India’s view of recent events and voiced disappointment at Colombia’s statement. In a social media post Mr. Tharoor said that Colombian Ministers assured him that the statement had been withdrawn and India’s position has now been properly understood and strongly supported.

 

Another Delegation led by Shivsena MP Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde has concluded their visit to Sierra Leone. DMK MP Kanimozhi, led all-party delegation met the Indian diaspora in Latvia. Aman Yadav, Akahvani News, Delhi.

 

Shivsena MP Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde led delegation held extensive meetings with key Sierra Leone dignitaries including the Speaker of the Parliament and the National Security Coordinator. The delegation highlighted India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and emphasized the importance of global unity in combating this threat.

 

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The civil defence mock drill will be conducted across Jammu and Kashmir today at 5 PM. The sirens will be activated at multiple locations across J&K, simulating emergency alerts. The public has been urged not to panic and to treat the sirens as part of a routine safety drill designed to test operational readiness.

 

Civil defence mock drill will also be held in several districts of Gujarat and Punjab today.

 

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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 India’s First Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Somnath Sharma, who made the supreme sacrifice during India-Pakistan war of 1947-48.

 

“Born in January 1923 in Himachal Pradesh, Major Somnath Sharma was commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment in February 1942. In October 1947, when Pakistan launched a tribal invasion of Jammu and Kashmir, he played a pivotal role in defending the Valley. Despite having his arm in a plaster cast, Major Somnath Sharma insisted on leading D Company of 4 Kumaon, which was airlifted to Srinagar on October 31st. On November 3rd, his company was tasked with holding a position near Badgam while two other companies returned to base. At 1435 hours, they came under sudden attack by around 700 enemy forces with small arms, mortars and heavy automatics – inflicting heavy casualties on the Indians. Refusing to retreat, Major Sharma motivated his men to hold their ground. Even with limited firepower and mounting casualties, he continued to lead from the front-filling magazines and operating light machine guns with one usable hand. While he was busy fighting the enemy, a mortar shell exploded on the ammunition near him. That ended the promising career of young Major Sharma who had not yet completed twenty five years of his life. In His final message to Brigade Headquarters, He said, “I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man and the last round.”  Major Sharma and his men stemmed the tide of enemy advance on Srinagar and the airfield for some very crucial hours. Major Somnath Sharma set an example of fine leadership and great courage and was awarded Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. Saklen Akhtar for Akashvani News, Delhi.”

 

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In Mizoram, several people are feared dead after six houses, including a hotel, collapsed after a landslide triggered by heavy rain hit the Lawngtlai town. Officials said that the incident happened around 10:30 pm on Friday in the Bazar Veng and Chandmary areas.

 

Rescue operations are underway, led by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and personnel from the 3rd Indian Reserve Battalion, with help from volunteers of the Young Lai Association , the largest civil society group in the district. More details are awaited.

 

Mizoram has been experiencing heavy rain since Friday, leading to landslides and rockfalls in several areas.

 

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In Arunachal Pradesh, seven people have lost their lives in a devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall on the National Highway-13 between Bana and Seppa in East Kameng district last night. Sources said the vehicle was en route to Seppa when the rain-triggered landslide struck, causing it to plunge off the road. All seven occupants were killed. Rescue teams have recovered the bodies, but their identities are yet to be confirmed.

 

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In Karnataka, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed the coastal district of Dakshina Kannada, bordering Kerala. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall with sustained winds is expected to continue in Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts until Monday. The forecast also indicates that two districts will continue to get light rain thereafter. More from our Correspondent:

 

In Dakshina Kannada, heavy downpour with gushing winds till yesterday disturbed normal life. However, today, there is relief from continuous rain in the district. A week-long rain in the district headquarters Mangaluru had caused water logging at Pumpwell, Kottara Chowki, Kathaigal, disrupting mobility. The district Incharge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has directed the civic authorities to pump out the water and take up permanent measures to prevent water logging on these important junctions. Dinesh Gundu Rao paid a compensation of five lakh rupees to each of those whose houses were damaged in the rain. Sudhindra Akashvani News Bengaluru.

 

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India and Brazil strengthened bilateral ties at the ShangriLa Dialogue 2025, reaffirming commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Admiral Aguiar Freire, Chief of Staff of Brazil Armed Forces, discussed shared values and interests, underscoring the importance of a rules-based international order and a growing convergence of views between both countries on regional and global issues. During the discussion, Both nations also emphasized cooperation on regional security, maritime freedom and sustainable development.

 

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In French Open men’s doubles,  India’s Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway advanced to the third round with a thrilling three-set victory over seventh seeds Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus, in Paris today. The Indo-American duo displayed nerves of steel to edge past the Croatian-Kiwi pair in a closely-contested second-round match that lasted two hours and 32 minutes at the Roland Garros. Bhambri and Galloway will next face the ninth-seeded American pair of Christian Harrison and Evan King for a place in the quarterfinals.

 

Meanwhile,  India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Czech partner Adam Pavlásek have also advanced to the third round of  French Open. The Indian-Czech duo defeated home favourites Fabien Reboul and Sadio Doumbia in the second round of the Men’s Doubles. They will next face the second seeds, Henry Patten of the United Kingdom and Harri Heliövaara of Finland, tomorrow.

 

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In Wrestling, Indian grapplers clinched six medals, including four golds at the Ulaanbaatar Open 2025 in Mongolia, yesterday. Paris Olympian Antim Panghal led the charge with a dominant 10-NIL win in the women’s 53 kg category, defeating Natalia Malysheva.

 

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In IPL cricket, Mumbai Indians secured their spot in Qualifier 2 by defeating Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in Eliminator clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh last night. Opting to bat first, Mumbai Indians posted a daunting total of 228 for 5 in their stipulated 20 overs.

 

In Reply, Chasing 229, Gujarat Titans managed 208 for 6, falling 20 runs short of the target.

 

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:

 

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that Pahalgam attack was a challenge to women power of the country and it has become a death knell for its perpetrators.
  • Prime Minister said that his government is making women led developmnent as the pivot of governance.
  • Columbia withdraws statement condoling deaths in Pakistan after Indian strikes during the Operation Sindoor.
  • In Mizoram, several feared dead as rain triggered landslides hit six houses in Lawngtlai town.
  • And, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway stun seventh seeds to enter third round of  French Open Tennis tournament.

 

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