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March 1, 2025 9:18 AM

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THE HEADLINES ::

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Post-Budget Webinar on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in New Delhi today.
  • Prime Minister attends sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusrau in National Capital; Says Sufi tradition has carved a unique identity for itself in India.
  • Centre amends Passport Rules, making birth certificates only proof of date of birth for applicants born on or after 1st of October, 2023.
  • US President Donald Trump calls for immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine; Warns Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to make peace or lose American support after two leaders engage in verbal clash during meeting at White House.
  • In Tennis, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Australian partner Alexei Popyrin enter Men’s Doubles final of Dubai Championships.
  • In ICC Champions Trophy; Australia qualify for semi-finals after crucial Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore ends in a washout.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address a Post-Budget Webinar on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in New Delhi today. The day-long webinar aims to engage stakeholders in a focused discussion and strategizing the effective implementation of the 2025 Budget announcements. It will focus on agricultural growth and rural prosperity, ensuring a collaborative approach to realize the vision outlined in the budget. The event will also be joined by all the Union Ministers. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will present his views at the event this afternoon.

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Prime Minister Modi will attend the NXT conclave at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. During the programme, the channel NewsX World will also be launched. In a social media post, the Prime Minister complimented the iTV Network and Foundation for bringing together people from different walks of life for this conclave.

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Prime Minister Modi has lauded the Sufi tradition for carving a unique identity for itself in India. He termed the Sufi tradition as India’s shared heritage and praised its saints for their pluralistic message. Mr Modi was speaking at the sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusrau, commemorating the legacy of famous Sufi poet and scholar Amir Khusrau at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi last evening.

The Prime Minister appreciated Jahan-e-Khusrau saying that events like these are important for the country’s culture and art. He said, this programme has made a place in the hearts of people which is its biggest success. The grand Sufi music festival will continue till tomorrow.

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The Centre has amended the Passport Rules, making birth certificates issued by appropriate authorities the only proof of date of birth for passport applicants born on or after 1st October 2023. An official notification has been issued in this regard, effecting the amendment to the Passport Rules of 1980. Under the new norms, the Passports (Amendment) Rules 2025, birth certificates issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, the Municipal Corporation or any other authority empowered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, will be accepted as proof of date of birth for persons born on or after 1st October 2023. Other applicants can submit alternative documents, such as a driving licence, PAN card, Election Photo Identity Card or school leaving certificates as proof of date of birth.

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In Uttarakhand, rescue operations have been intensified to evacuate trapped workers following a massive avalanche near Mana village in Chamoli district. A total of 55 workers who were camping near the place, were trapped under the snow, and so far, 33 have been safely rescued. Efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining 22 workers. Despite facing challenging weather conditions and heavy snowfall, teams from the ITBP, Army, and BRO are tirelessly working to carry out the rescue mission. More from our correspondent:

Four injured workers have been admitted to the ITBP Army Hospital. BRO machinery is actively engaged in clearing the snow, and if weather conditions permit, MI-17 helicopters will be deployed today for further rescue efforts. The Prime Minister’s Office is closely monitoring the situation, ensuring all possible assistance to the district administration. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the state disaster operations center in Dehradun twice yesterday to assess the situation. The Chief Minister has ordered the establishment of a disaster control room in Joshimath and has instructed the use of drones to enhance efficiency of the rescue operations. He assured that the state government is fully committed to supporting those affected, and no effort will be spared in the relief operations. Sakshi Singh, Akashvani News, Dehradun.”

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In Telangana, a rescue operation is underway on war footing at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel, where eight people were trapped after a section of the roof collapsed last Saturday morning. Talking to media, Nagarkurnool District Collector Badavath Santosh said, 11 top agencies specializing in tunnel disasters are working together to evacuate the trapped individuals. He said, rat miners are being used to help confirm the location of those trapped inside.

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US President Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make peace or lose American support. The statement comes after a heated exchange of words between the two leaders over the path to a Ukraine-Russia truce, during a meeting at the White House in Washington last night. The war of words also led to the collapse of the talks between the US and Ukraine to sign a deal on rare earth minerals and security guarantees as part of broader negotiations on a possible truce in Ukraine’s years-long war with Russia.

Talking to reporters after the verbal clash, President Trump said, he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for a peace deal.
Earlier, in a fiery public confrontation in the presence of international media, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused President Zelensky of risking millions of lives, warning that his actions might lead to World War three. Ukraine President Zelensky told President Trump that there should be no compromise with President Putin in negotiating a resolution to the war.

Later, Mr Zelenskyy abruptly left the White House without signing the crucial minerals agreement with the US. A scheduled joint news conference of the two leaders was also cancelled after the meeting.

In a social media post after the meeting, President Trump said, President Zelensky can come back to the White House when he is ready for peace. President Zelensky in a social media post after the meeting, said that Ukraine needs just and lasting peace and they are working exactly for that.

Meanwhile, there were swift and widespread messages of solidarity and support for Ukraine from European leaders in the wake of the contentious White House meeting between American and Ukrainian leaders. European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen urged Ukrainians to be strong, brave and fearless. Similar messages also came from leaders of France, Spain, Poland and Lithuania.

On the other hand, Russia and it allies extended full support to US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on the issue.

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The Madhya Pradesh government has introduced a reel competition, inviting participants to create short videos for a social media platform that highlight the importance of cleanliness and encourage awareness among the residents. The winners will be awarded up to two lakh rupees. More details from our correspondent:

Describing about the Swachh MP Reel competition, state Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said that the participants will be able to upload their reels till 15 April. Out of the reels received from across the state, the best five participants will be given prizes ranging from 25 thousand to 2 lakh rupees.

The objective of the Swachh MP Reel competition is to bring forward innovations towards cleanliness so that other people can also learn from them and keep their environment clean by making good use of waste.- Sanjeev Sharma, Akashvani News, Bhopal.”

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People in the National Capital, Delhi woke up to a cloudy sky, thunderstorm and light rain today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, Delhi-NCR and various northern states are experiencing rainfall due to an active western disturbance, a weather phenomenon responsible for bringing moisture-laden winds.

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In the ICC Champions Trophy Cricket, Australia have qualified for the semi-finals after their crucial group B match against Afghanistan at Lahore in Pakistan, was washed out due to rain. Both the teams shared one point each. Australia now joins India and New Zealand, who have already secured their spots in the semi-finals.

South Africa will take on England in the final group B match in Karachi this evening. A win or a tie will ensure South Africa the final berth in the semifinals. However, Afghanistan can still qualify for the semis, if England defeats South Africa by 207 runs or more.

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In Women’s Premier League Cricket, Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets in Bengaluru last night. With this win, Delhi jumped to the top of the standings while Mumbai slipped to the second spot. Today, Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at 7.30 PM at the same venue in Bengaluru.

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In Tennis, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his partner Alexei Popyrin of Australia have advanced to the Men’s Doubles Final of the Dubai Championships. The unseeded, Indian-Australian duo defeated Jamie Murray of the United Kingdom and John Peers of Australia in the semi-final yesterday. This is Bhambri’s first ever ATP-500 final. The victory also pushed him to a career-high live ranking of No. 41 in the ATP doubles rankings. Bhambri and Popyrin will take on Henry Patten of the United Kingdom and Harri Heliövaara of Finland in the final this evening.

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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS,

  • The avalanche that hit a Border Roads Organisation project site near Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district is front page news, with many dailies carrying photos of the havoc and rescue operations. The Hindu quotes Army Brigade Commander Mandeep Dhillon as saying that the rescue personnel are equipped with a specialised medical team and engineering equipment.
  • The public spat between President Trump and President Zelensky is the top story in Hindustan Times.”Trump, Zelensky talks fall through after bitter clash”, reads the headline.
  • “Growth picks up to 6.2 per cent in Quarter 3; Financial Year 25 projections now 6.5 per cent”, headlines Business Standard.
  • And finally. The Times of India reports that this February was India’s warmest in 125 years of record keeping.  The paper quotes the IMD as warning that the summer is likely to be hotter than normal.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Post-Budget Webinar on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in New Delhi today.
  • Prime Minister attends sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusrau in National Capital; Says Sufi tradition has carved a unique identity for itself in India.
  • Centre amends Passport Rules, making birth certificates only proof of date of birth for applicants born on or after 1st of October, 2023.
  • US President Donald Trump calls for immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine; Warns Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to make peace or lose American support after two leaders engage in verbal clash during meeting at White House.
  • In Tennis, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Australian partner Alexei Popyrin enter Men’s Doubles final of Dubai Championships.
  • In ICC Champions Trophy; Australia qualify for semi-finals after crucial Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore ends in a washout.

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