THE HEADLINES ::
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of key infrastructure and industrial development projects worth over 18,500 crore rupees in Assam today.
- Prime Minster launches development works worth over 17,500 crore rupees for North-Eastern states of Manipur and Mizoram; Expresses confidence, a new dawn of hope and trust is rising in Manipur.
- Hindi Diwas being observed across the country today; Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate fifth Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar.
- Pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine postponed till further orders amid heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir.
- In Boxing, India’s Jaismine Lamboria clinches gold at World Championships in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
- And, India to take on Hosts China in title clash of Women’s Asia Cup Hockey in Hangzhou this evening.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of major infrastructure and industrial development projects worth over 18,530 crore rupees in Assam today. The first programme will take place in Darrang, where Mr Modi will lay the foundation stone of various projects. We have a report:
“The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the Darrang Medical College, Nursing College, and GNM School at Mangaldoi in Darrang district. He will also launch the construction of a new bridge over the Brahmaputra River, connecting Guwahati’s Narengi and Darrang’s Kuruwa and the Guwahati Ring Road project. Later in the day, the Prime Minister will visit the Numaligarh Refinery in Golaghat district, where he will inaugurate India’s first bamboo-based bio-refinery. He will also lay the foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at the refinery. The Prime Minister will depart for Kolkata from Jorhat Airport after concluding his engagements in Assam. AMINUL, AKASHVANI, GUWAHATI.
Last evening, Prime Minister Modi participated in the 100th birth Anniversary celebrations of Bharat Ratna and legendary singer-musician Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at Guwahati. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister asserted that Bhupen Hazarika’s songs continue to unite India and give energy to its people. Mr Modi said musical doyen’s creations encompass the concept of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’. He remarked that the ideals Bhupen Da lived by and the experiences he went through are reflected in his songs. He said, the deep love for Mother India in Bhupen Da’s music stemmed from his lived commitment to the idea of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. He remarked Bhupen Da’s songs and voice continue to bear witness to India’s development journey and energize it. The Prime Minister emphasized that legendary singer-musician gave voice to a united Northeast during the height of violence in the region.
On the occasion, the Prime Minister also unveiled a 100-rupee commemorative coin and released a biography of the music maestro in 21 languages.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over 17,500 crore rupees during his day-long visit to north-eastern states of Manipur and Mizoram yesterday.
In Manipur, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth over 7,300 crore rupees at Churachandpur and inaugurated various projects worth over 1,200 crore rupees at Imphal.
Addressing the gathering in Churachandpur, Mr Modi affirmed that the government is working with the goal of making Manipur a symbol of peace, prosperity and progress. He remarked that unfortunately violence had gripped the remarkable State but expressed confidence that a new dawn of hope and trust is arriving in Manipur. The Prime Minister said, he met with affected individuals residing in camps during his visit to the state.
The Prime Minister highlighted that establishing peace is essential for development in any region and over the past eleven years, many long-standing conflicts and disputes in the North East have been resolved. Mr Modi remarked that people have chosen the path of peace and prioritized development. He expressed satisfaction that recently, dialogue has taken place with various groups in the hills and valley regions. He stated that these efforts are part of the Central government’s approach, which emphasizes dialogue, respect, and mutual understanding to establish peace.
Speaking in Imphal, the Prime Minister said that helping those affected by violence return to a normal life is a top priority for the government. Mr Modi highlighted that government is continuously working to ensure peace and stability in Manipur, emphasising that the interests of the people must be safeguarded and that those forced to live in camps should be able to return to a normal life.
The Prime Minister stated that it is the collective duty of all to remain firmly on the path of development. Asserting that India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy, Mr. Modi said the government is determined to ensure that the fruits of development reach every corner of the country, including the remotest parts of the Northeast.
From the soil of Manipur, the Prime Minister also addressed his friends in Nepal. He congratulated Sushila Karki on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government. Nepal’s former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki became the Prime Minister of interim government after anti-corruption protests ousted KP Sharma Oli government. Mr Modi exuded confidence that Ms Karki will pave the way for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nepal.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over nine thousand crore rupees at Aizawl in Mizoram. These projects cater to multiple sectors including Railways, Roadways, Energy, Sports among others. Mr Modi inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang New Rail line, worth over eight thousand crore rupees, connecting the capital of Mizoram to the Indian Railways network for the first time.
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On this Independence Day, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the next generation of GST reforms. His vision was realized on 3rd of this month, when the GST Council reduced tax rates in many sectors to ease the lives of citizens. Today, we take a look at the reforms for the health sector.
“Under the Next Generation GST reforms, the government has provided relief to the common man through the significant tax reduction in the healthcare sector. Health and life insurance premiums, which earlier attracted 18 per cent GST, have now been made completely tax-free. This move is expected to lower costs for policyholders and encourage wider insurance coverage across the country. The government has also waived off taxes on 36 life saving drugs used for the treatment of cancer and severe chronic diseases. Along with that, the GST has been slashed down from the earlier 12 percent slab to 5 percent on various medicines and medical equipments like gauze, bandages, diagnostic kits, glucometers and thermometers. These transformative GST reforms are expected to strengthen the healthcare system across the nation, by lowering the cost of medical services for the people. With Dilnashi Arzoo, Saumya from Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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Hindi Diwas is being observed across the country today. It was on this day in 1949 that the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi written in Devanagari script as the official language of the country. Today, Hindi is one of the widely spoken languages in the world and the first language of more than 520 million people.
On the occasion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the fifth Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat today. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will also be present on the occasion. Our correspondent has the details:
” More than 7,000 officials from various departments of the Central Government will participate in the two-day Sammelan. Various sessions including a special session on Operation Sindoor will be held during the Sammelan. Secretary, Department of Official Languages, Anshuli Arya, said that the aim of the two-day Sammelan is to increase harmony and integration between Hindi and other Indian languages. She said several initiatives including a multilingual translation tool called Bharati, will also be launched at the Sammelan.
aparna khunt, akashvani news, Ahmedabad”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar have extended their greetings on the occasion.
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In Jammu and Kashmir, the pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine which was set to resume today after remaining suspended for several days, has been halted again till further orders due to continuous rainfall in Reasi district. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board made the announcement yesterday through a social media post.
The sacred pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine was temporarily halted on 26th of last month just hours before a massive landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the route to the shrine, causing widespread destruction.
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) ramped up its security after a Russian drone violated Romanian airspace last night. The incident prompted Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets to track the unmanned aircraft for nearly an hour. The latest incursion occurred while Russia was launching a renewed barrage of attacks on Ukrainian ports. It also came days after 19 Russian drones infiltrated the Polish airspace, prompting the government to enforce Article 4 of NATO.
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Now we have a sports round up
“In Boxing, India’s Jaismine Lamboria etched her name in history by clinching a gold medal at the World Championships 2025 at Liverpool, United Kingdom. The Commonwealth Games medalist triumphed in the fiercely contested women’s 57kg category final, defeating Poland’s Julia Szeremeta via a split 4-1 decision.
In Hockey, India will take on Hosts China in the title clash of Women’s Asia Cup in Hangzhou this evening. The match will start at 5.30 pm Indian Standard Time. India played out a thrilling 1-1 draw against defending champions Japan in a critical Super 4 stage fixture yesterday. In the other Super 4 stage match, China defeated South Korea 1-Nil, which turned out to be a boon for the Indian side, helping it advance to the final.
In Men’s Cricket, India will lock horns with Pakistan in a Group A clash of the ongoing T20 Asia Cup tournament at Dubai this evening. The match will begin at 8 PM. It’s the first time since February this year that these two teams will share the field. India defeated UAE by nine wickets while Pakistan beat Oman by 93 runs . Meanwhile, Sri Lanka sealed a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Group ‘B’ match in Abu Dhabi last night.
In Women’s Cricket, Hosts India will take on Australia in the first One Day International of the crucial three-match series at New Chandigarh today. The match will begin at 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
And ,in Badminton, India’s Lakshya Sen will take on Li Shifeng of China in the Men’s Singles final of Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament this morning. Star Indian shuttler Lakshya triumphed over Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the semifinal yesterday. SWATI RAKHEJA FROM SPORTS DESK.”
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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
- ‘PM pushes to bridge ethnic divide in strife-torn Manipur,’ headlines Hindustan Times. The Sunday Tribune headlines ‘On first visit since 2023 ethnic clashes, PM vows to turn Manipur into symbol of peace.
- ‘India’s growth sans North East not possible,’ writes The Asian Age quoting the Prime Minister in its headline, adding, PM hails Bhupen Hazarika; to launch Assam projects today.’
- The Hindu Business Line carries a picture of a farmer in Punjab’s Patiala district showing damaged paddy crop after floodwaters receded. Floods may affect sowing in the upcoming rabi season with fertile top soil washed away.
- And finally, The Tribune writes about The fetal autopsy museum at Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi. ‘Museum preserves foetuses as old as 50 years, shows how life fails to take shape at times.’
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of key infrastructure and industrial development projects worth over 18,500 crore rupees in Assam today.
- Prime Minster launches development works worth over 17,500 crore rupees for North-Eastern states of Manipur and Mizoram; Expresses confidence, a new dawn of hope and trust is rising in Manipur.
- Hindi Diwas being observed across the country today; Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate fifth Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar.
- Pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine postponed till further orders amid heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir.
- In Boxing, India’s Jaismine Lamboria clinches gold at World Championships in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
- And, India to take on Hosts China in title clash of Women’s Asia Cup Hockey in Hangzhou this evening.
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