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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, NDA government driving transformative change with speed, scale, and sensitivity, guided by Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas.
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda says Prime Minister Modi-led government changed political culture by bringing politics of performance and responsive government.
Indian markets rally nearly half a percent in afternoon trade following RBI’s surprise 50 basis point rate cut.
IMD predicts heat wave conditions at isolated places over North India, including Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship, detaining Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists.
And, In the United States, clashes between National Guard troops and protesters continue for third day in Los Angeles.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that powered by the blessings and collective participation of 140 crore Indians, the country has witnessed rapid transformations across diverse sectors in the last 11 years. In a social media post, he said that guided by the principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas, the NDA Government has delivered pathbreaking changes with speed, scale and sensitivity. Mr Modi added that from economic growth to social upliftment, the focus has been on people-centric, inclusive and all round progress. The Prime Minister also invited people to explore India’s Vikas Yatra through a variety of engaging formats such as videos, infographics, and articles, available on the NaMo App.

Akashvani News brings you a special feature on the Government’s efforts over the last 11 years across key sectors.Today, we focus on the development journey of Northeast India – a region once seen as distant, now standing tall as a symbol of connectivity and progress. Our correspondent filed his report::

Over the last decade, Northeast has witnessed a remarkable shift, from isolation to integration. Under the Act East Policy and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the region has moved from neglect to priority. Signing of peace accords has led to peace and a decline in violence in the region and these efforts have paved the way for reducing AFSPA coverage in the region. Recently Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to resolve a decades‑old boundary dispute. Connectivity has improved like never before. Ten new greenfield airports, new rail links in states like Mizoram, and Ro-Ro ferry services on the Brahmaputra have transformed mobility. Iconic projects like the Bogibeel Bridge have brought once-remote regions closer. Schemes like PM-DevINE and UNNATI-2024 are unlocking new economic potential. Over 1.35 lakh crore rupees worth of externally aided projects have been supported to boost infrastructure and livelihoods. The region is on track to harness 15 thousand megawatts of clean energy through a major push in hydroelectric power development. Today, the Northeast is not just a frontier, it is a rising engine of India’s development journey.AKSHIT, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.

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Union Miniser BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda has said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government has changed the political culture of the country by bringing politics of performance and giving responsible and responsive government. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on the completion of 11 years of the Modi government, Mr Nadda said this government has set a new normal by changing the political landscape of the country. Mr Nadda termed the NDA government at the Centre as an effective government which takes bold decisions.

Mr Nadda alleged that the previous government before 2014 was involved in corruption and also there was an atmosphere of negativism.

Mr Nadda further said the Narendra Modi government has worked on the core principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. He added that over the past decade, the government has worked for all sections of society, including SC, ST, and OBC communities and at the same time, it has actively promoted the vision of Women-Led Development.

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In Chhattisgarh, an Additional Superintendent of Police was martyred in an IED blast triggered by Maoists. The incident took place in Sukma district this morning when a team of police personnel was on patrolling in view of a bandh called tomorrow by Naxalites. A pressure Improvised Explosive Device- planted by naxalites exploded near Dondra village on Konta-Errabor road. ASP (Konta) Akash Rao Giripunje was killed and some other police personnel were injured in the incident.

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The Indian government has clarified that reports claiming a ban on Indian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia are incorrect. According to government sources, the Saudi government has not issued any notification on the matter. It was further clarified that, as a matter of practice during the Hajj season, there are temporary restrictions on short-term visas to avoid overcrowding. These restrictions will be lifted after the conclusion of Hajj.

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Indian astronaut and group captain of the Indian Air Force Shubhanshu Shukla is all set for his first journey to space aboard Space X’s Axiom -4 mission tomorrow evening for a two week stay on the International Space Station. The flight from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida the United States, will begin the journey at 5.52 p.m Indian Standard Time tomorrow. A report:

India is scripting history for the second time now, earlier it was on April 3, 1984 that Indian Cosmonaut and Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force, Rakesh Sharma went to space through Soyuz T 11 and that was before the setting up of the International Space Station. Shubanshu Shukla will be representing India’s 1.4 billion people in this extra ordinary feat tommorow.

Alongwith Shubanshu, Dr. Peggy Whatson, a researcher from US, Slawosz Uznanski, a scientist and an engineer from Poland and Tibor Kapu, a mechanical engineer from Hungary are travelling to space on the historic mission redefining the pathway to low earth orbit. They will conduct more than 60 scientific experiments and demonstrations focused on human research, earth observation and life, biological and material sciences during their 15 days stay in the international space station.”

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In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, India’s first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma, extended his best wishes to Shubhanshu Shukla for his upcoming space mission. He said, he is looking forward to the journey ahead and expressed full confidence in the bright future of India’s space missions.

Astronaut Sharma also shared his extraordinary journey to space.

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The Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading higher in afternoon trade today, supported by favourable global signals. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, was up 298 points at 82,487 and the National Stock Exchange’s Nifty50 was up 106 points at 25,109, when reports last came in.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heat wave conditions over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh till the 11^thof June. Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Tamilnadu Puducherry and Bihar could experience hot and humid weather today. Maximum Temperatures it likely to the rise by 2 to 3 degree celsius over Northwest and Central India during next 3 days and no significant change in maximum temperatures is likely over the rest of the country.

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Today is the 125th death anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the revered Dharti Aaba, who led a fierce resistance against the exploitative colonial system and fought for the rights and dignity of tribal communities. More from Our Correspondent:

Birsa Munda was born on 15 November in the year 1875, in Ulihatu in Jharkhand. His early education took place in German Mission School but left upon realizing that the British aimed in converting tribal people to another religion through education. This experience led him to establish a new faith called Birsait, which encouraged tribal communities to return to their traditional beliefs and resist British influence. Birsa Munda’s activism reached its peak during the Ulgulan movement which was a struggle to restore tribal rights in terms of land and resources against British authorities and local landlords. His life and struggle are commemorated annually on November 15, his birth anniversary, celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. Aman Yadav, Akashvani News, Delhi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to great hero of the freedom struggle Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of his Martyrdom Day today. In a social media post, he said that Bhagwan Birsa Munda dedicated his life to the welfare of tribal brothers and sisters and the protection of their rights.

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Israeli military forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other prominent international activists today, detaining the passengers and towing the ship to Israel. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition had organized the mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, where the population of 2.1 million people faces severe shortages after months of conflict and blockade.

Among the detained activists were Thunberg, Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham, and Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament.

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Over one thousand protesters clashed and faced off with National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles during the latest demonstrations against immigration raids that swept across California. The National Guard soldiers, along with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement repeatedly fired tear gas and smoke grenades to disperse the crowd. Some protesters and journalists were injured during the confrontation. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has directed the Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of Defence to take all necessary action to restore order.

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The United States and China are set to hold a fresh round of talks in London today to resolve their trade rift. US President Donald Trump announced that a senior US delegation will meet with Chinese representatives, a move that was also confirmed by Beijing. The announcement came after Mr. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation last week.

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In tennis, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz pulled off a remarkable comeback last night to defend his French Open title, defeating World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy in a jaw-dropping five-set epic that lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes. Down two sets and facing three championship points, reigning champion Alcaraz seemed on the brink of defeat. But the 22-year-old Spaniard roared back to claim a stunning victory in one of the most thrilling finals in Grand Slam history.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, NDA government driving transformative change with speed, scale, and sensitivity, guided by Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas.
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda says Prime Minister Modi-led government changed political culture by bringing politics of performance and responsive government.
Indian markets rally nearly half a percent in afternoon trade following RBI’s surprise 50 basis point rate cut.
IMD predicts heat wave conditions at isolated places over North India, including Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship, detaining Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists.
And, In the United States, clashes between National Guard troops and protesters continue for third day in Los Angeles.