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THE HEADLINES:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani at 11 AM today.
Home Ministry transfers Pahalgam terror attack probe to National Investigation Agency.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha summons one-day Special Session of Legislative Assembly tomorrow to discuss Pahalgam terror attack.
Inland Waterways Authority of India achieves record-breaking cargo movement of 145.5 million tonnes in fiscal year 2024-25.
Death toll from devastating explosion at Bandar Abbas port in southern Iran rises to fourteen, with at least 750 injured.
And in Table Tennis, India’s Manush Shah and Diya Chitale clinch Mixed Doubles title at WTT Contender in Tunisia.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani today at 11 AM. It will be the 121st episode of the monthly radio programme.

The programme will be broadcast across the entire Akashvani and Doordarshan network, the AIR News website, and the Newsonair mobile app. It will also be live-streamed on the YouTube channels of AIR News, DD News, the PMO, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Akashvani will broadcast the programme in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has handed over the investigation of the Pahalgam terror attack to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Sources said that now the agency will formally probe the terror attack incident. Earlier, the NIA team had visited the terror attack site. The attack took place on 22nd of this month in the Baisaran forest area of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 people were killed and many injured.

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In Jammu and Kashmir, on the request of the Cabinet, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has summoned a one-day Special Session of the Legislative Assembly tomorrow to discuss Pahalgam terror attack in which 25 tourists and a local were killed and many others injured. The Assembly will pay tribute to those killed in the terror attack followed by discussion on the incident and related issues and then pass a resolution strongly condemning the incident which sent shock waves not only in the country but across the world. The cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on April 23 had recommended to the LG for the convening of special Assembly session on April 28 in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

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The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued an advisory to all media channels to refrain from showing live coverage of anti-terrorist operations and movement of security forces in the interest of national security. It said that the media, digital platforms, and individuals play a vital role in safeguarding national security. The Ministry asked them to refrain from reporting based on sources-based information related to defence operations or movement.

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Meanwhile, world leaders continue to reach out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express solidarity with India following the Pahalgam terror attack. More from our correspondent:

President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian called Prime Minister Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justification for such acts of terror and those who believe in humanity must stand together in the fight against terrorism. President of UAE Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called Mr Modi and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives in the terror attack. He strongly condemned the attack and expressed full solidarity and support with India. UK Conservative Party leader and Member of Parliament, Bob Blackman also extended full support to India in fight against terrorism. WITH SUPARNA SAIKIA’S REPORT, VISHNU PS, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel expressed his condolences to the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. He reiterated the full support of the United States for the Indian government. In a social media post, Mr Patel emphasised that the Pahalgam attack serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing global threat posed by terrorism.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and offered his condolences at the loss of lives in the terror attack.

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The Indian Army effectively responded to firing by Pakistan military along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir last night. Defence sources said, Pakistani Army made small firing across the Line of Control in the areas opposite Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors and the Indian troops responded effectively with appropriate small arms. There is no report of any casualty.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has emphasised that non-violence is India’s religion and a key part of its values, but teaching a lesson to oppressors and hooligans is also its religion. Speaking at an event to mark the release of the book ‘The Hindu Manifesto’ in New Delhi yesterday, Mr. Bhagwat said that India never harms or disrespects others, but there is no cure if someone is bent on being evil.

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Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) reported a record cargo movement of 145.5 million tonnes in the fiscal year 2024-25. According to the Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways the key cargo commodities like coal, iron ore, iron ore fines, sand, and fly ash made up over 68 percent of the total cargo transported.

Earlier, while speaking at the Rozgar Mela after distributing over 51 thousand appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government departments through video conferencing yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, the number of national waterways increased from 5 to over 110.

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As the world gathers for WAVES 2025 from May 1-4, 2025 – the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Mumbai – India will proudly unveil the Bharat Pavilion, a vibrant tribute to the country’s profound legacy of storytelling and its growing influence in the global media and entertainment landscape. We have a report :

Guided by the theme of “Kala to Code” the Pavilion will celebrate India’s spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family – and showcase how the country’s artistic traditions have long been a beacon of creativity, harmony and cultural diplomacy. At the core of the Bharat Pavilion are four immersive zones that will take visitors through the continuum of Indian storytelling traditions. Shruti – spotlighting oral traditions, from Vedic chants and folk ballads to classical music, radio and the spoken word. Kriti – highlighting written legacies, tracing the journey from cave engravings and palm-leaf manuscripts to the evolution of print media, literature and modern publishing. Drishti – exploring visual expression, from ancient dance forms, puppetry and folk theatre to India’s thriving cinema, television, digital and immersive storytelling ecosystems. And Creator’s Leap – showcasing the future of storytelling with cutting edge technology.With Ankita Apte This is DEEPMALA KAUSHIK akashvani News.

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The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra organised by Ministry of External Affairs is set to take place during June to August this year. Ministry of External Affairs said, this year, five batches, each consisting of 50 Yatris, and 10 batches, each consisting of 50 Yatris, are scheduled to travel through Uttarakhand State crossing over at Lipulekh Pass, and through Sikkim State crossing over at Nathu La Pass, respectively.

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The death toll from a devastating explosion that rocked the sprawling Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran yesterday has risen to 14, with at least 750 injured. Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni informed this. The blast occurred after a fuel tanker exploded for unknown reasons at the port in Hormozgan Province. President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a statement on social media expressed his sorrow and sympathy with the victims and issued an order to investigate the causes of the incident. He said the Interior Minister had been sent to the region to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

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In Table Tennis, the Indian pair of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale have clinched the mixed doubles title at the WTT Contender Tunis 2025, in Tunisia. More from our Sports Desk:

The Indian duo of Manush and Diya secured the summit clash with a thrilling 3-2 win over the second-seeded Japanese pair of Sora Matsushima and Miwa Harimoto yesterday. The final scoreline read 11-9, 5-11, 14-12, 3-11, 11-6. In IPL T20 cricket, the Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared points after their match was abandoned due to incessant rain and thunderstorms at Eden Gardens in Kolkata last night. Punjab Kings are now placed fourth in the table with 11 points from nine games, while KKR are seventh with seven points from nine matches. In a double-header today, Mumbai Indians will face Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai at 3:30 in the afternoon, while Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Delhi at 7:30 this evening. In Badminton, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will lead Indian challenge at the Sudirman Cup 2025 badminton tournament in Xiamen, China, starting today. In their first Group D clash, India will face Denmark at 2:30 PM IST. Apart from Denmark, India’s other challengers in Group D are second seeds Indonesia and England. The top two teams from the group will advance to the quarterfinals. In Football, Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 to win the Copa del Rey final in Seville, Spain, yesterday. The victory gave Barcelona a record-extending 32nd Spanish Cup title. Jules Kounde’s late strike in extra time secured Barcelona’s second trophy of the season, having earlier won the Spanish Super Cup, also by defeating Real Madrid. And in Indian Super League, Shield and Cup winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Kerala Blasters 2-1 to enter Kalinga Super Cup semifinals in Bhubaneswar yesterday. MANIK SHARMA, NEWS DESK.

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India Meteorological Department has forecast heat wave conditions over Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Madhya Pradesh for next three days. It has also predicted hot and humid weather over Gujarat, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINE:

In its top story, The Hindu reports that the United Nations Security Council has condemned in “the strongest terms” the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, and asked to bring the attack sponsors to Justice.
“175 suspects held; 4 more ultras’ houses razed” headlines The Asian Age.
India’s multi-agency probe and electronic surveillance has revealed that 15 local cadres helped the Valley attackers, reports The Times of India.
After successful talks with China, India has announced resumption of Kailash Mansarovar yatra this June-end, after 5-year gap, writes The Pioneer.
“Capital logs 42.1 degrees celcius, heatwave alerts in many parts of India” reads the headline in Hindustan Times.
And finally, the government has selected Bengaluru-based start-up Sarvam, from among 676 applicants, under Inida’s ambitious IndiaAI Mission, to build India’s first indigenous AI large language model, amid waves made by China’s DeepSeek, reports The Indian Express.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani at 11 AM today.
Home Ministry transfers Pahalgam terror attack probe to National Investigation Agency
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha summons one-day Special Session of Legislative Assembly tomorrow to discuss Pahalgam terror attack.
Inland Waterways Authority of India achieves record-breaking cargo movement of 145.5 million tonnes in fiscal year 2024-25.
Death toll from devastating explosion at Bandar Abbas port in southern Iran rises to fourteen, with at least 750 injured.
And in Table Tennis, India’s Manush Shah and Diya Chitale clinch Mixed Doubles title at WTT Contender in Tunisia.