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THE HEADLINES:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch multiple development projects worth over 96 thousand crore rupees in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh today.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and arrangements for annual Amarnath Yatra.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, India to develop five prototypes of fifth-generation stealth fighter jet – Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft before undertaking its series production.
Delhi Police identifies 900 illegal Bangladeshis in the national capital; To be deported after verification.
US court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs a day after being struck down.
In IPL cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in first qualifier to enter the final.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch multiple development projects worth over 96 thousand crore rupees in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh today.

In Bihar, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over 48,520 crore rupees at Bikramganj in Rohtas district this morning.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate several road and rail connectivity projects for Bihar. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Four-Lane Patna-Gaya-Dobhi section of NH-22, which is a project worth around 55 hundred crore rupees, and a part of Four-Lane elevated highway in Gopalganj Town on NH-27 worth over 249 crore rupees. The Patna Gaya Dobhi highway will improve connectivity between Capital city Patna to Heritage City Gaya Ji in Bihar. The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the third Rail Line between Son Nagar-Mohammad Ganj, a project valued at over 1,330 crore rupees. He will also address a public meeting at Bikramganj. This will be the first public meeting of the Prime Minister after Operation Sindoor. With Dharmendra Kumar Rai, Aishwarya Rai Nigam, Akashvani News Delhi.”

In Uttar Pradesh, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth 47,600 crore rupees in Kanpur this afternoon. These projects are aimed at boosting the region’s infrastructure and connectivity. Mr Modi will also address a public meeting at the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology ground.

“During his visit to Kanpur, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kanpur Metro Rail Project’s Chunniganj Metro Station to Kanpur Central Metro Station section today, costing more than Rs 2,120 crore. Apart from this, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the 660 MW Panki Thermal Power Extension Project costing more than Rs 8,300 crore, which will increase the energy capacity of Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate three 660 Mega Watt units of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project costing more than Rs 9,330 crore, which will significantly increase the power supply. Apart from this, the projects that Mr Modi will inaugurate include a 40 MLD capacity treatment plant at Bingawan, 220 and 132 kV substations in Gautam Buddha Nagar, smart infrastructure in Kanpur and surrounding areas, traffic improvement and other projects related to urban services. During the program, the Prime Minister will also give certificates and cheques to the beneficiaries of Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, Rashtriya Ajeevika Mission and Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Om Awasthi, Akashvani News, Lucknow.”

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Jammu last night to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Shah also reviewed security and other arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra. He was briefed about the security measures for the yatra. Mr Shah arrived in Jammu yesterday evening on a two-day visit to the Union Territory.

” The focus of deliberations was anti-terrorist operations and security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra beginning on July 3, amid anticipated heightened activities by Pakistan to avenge Operation Sindoor. Shah will fly for Poonch at 10 AM today to be with the shelling victims and also take first-hand assessment of damages there. Amit Shah will address the BSF jawans at their Unit Headquarters at Khanetar in the outskirts of Poonch city and families affected by Pakistan shelling. He will also distribute appointment letters among next of kin of those killed in the shelling. This is N. Gulshan Raina, For Akashvani News from Jammu.”

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India plans to develop five prototypes of the fifth-generation stealth fighter jet – the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA) – before undertaking its series production. Addressing the CII Business Summit in New Delhi, he said, Make-in-India is an essential component in our national security and it played a key role in India’s effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor. The Defence Minister emphasised that through the AMCA execution model, the private sector will get an opportunity to participate in a mega defence project along with public sector companies for the first time.

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Delhi Police has said that approximately 900 illegal Bangladeshi nationals residing in the national capital have been identified and will be deported after proper verification. Delhi’s Special Commissioner of Police, Crime Branch, Devesh Chandra Srivastava said that the process of deporting undocumented migrants has gained momentum in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Over the past six months, approximately 700 undocumented migrants in Delhi have been repatriated to Bangladesh under the Indian government’s ongoing ‘push-back’ strategy.

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As a demonstration of India’s steadfast dedication to eradicating terrorism, the seven multiparty parliamentary delegations are engaged in high-level discussions during their official visits abroad. The all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reached Bogota, the Capital of Columbia. During a Media interaction Mr Tharoor said that there can be no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorists and those who resist them.

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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 Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria who was a part of UN Peacekeeping force from India in Congo and made the supreme sacrifice during the Civil War like situation in Congo in 1961.

“Born in 1935 in Gurdaspur Punjab, Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria was commissioned in 1 Gorkha Rifles in 1957. Captain Salaria, serving with the Indian contingent of the UN peacekeeping force in Congo, displayed exceptional bravery during a critical operation in December 1961. Following Belgium’s withdrawal, Congo descended into civil war, and the UN intervened to restore order. When the Security Council moved to end hostile actions by secessionist Katangese forces, their leader, Moise Tshombe, escalated violence against UN personnel. On December 5, Captain Salaria led a platoon to reinforce a position near Elisabethville airfield, where Katangese troops had established a strong roadblock supported by two armored cars and about 90 men. Despite facing superior enemy strength and heavy fire, he launched a direct assault. Charging with bayonets, khukris, hand grenades, and rocket-launcher support, Captain Salaria and his men killed 40 enemy soldiers, destroyed the armored vehicles, and forced the rest to flee in panic. Though grievously wounded by enemy fire, Captain Salaria fought on until he collapsed and later succumbed to his injuries. His decisive action prevented the encirclement of the UN Headquarters in Elisabethville. For his extraordinary courage and leadership, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. Saklen Akhtar for Akashvani News, Delhi. “

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In the United States, a federal appeals court has reinstated President Donald Trump’s tariffs, just a day after a trade court ordered an immediate halt to them. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington has said that it is pausing the lower court’s ruling to consider the government’s appeal, and ordered the plaintiffs to respond by June 5 and the administration by June 9.

Earlier on Wednesday, a surprise decision by the US Court of International Trade had blocked President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs on most US trading partners.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe today. As monsoon intensifies heavy rain continues to batter Kerala, causing widespread damage.

“Met dept had issued red alert in Idukki, Kannur and Kasaragod districts today and orange alert in all other districts.Large scale damage is being reported in heavy rain and storm. Rail, road traffic and power supply is badly hit in many regions.As water level continue to increases, shutters of major dams are raised. Night traffic has been completely banned in the hilly areas of Idukki district. Holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in 9 districts today . Fishing continue to be banned on the Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep coasts till Sunday. Mayusha for Akashavani News from Thiruvananthapuram.”

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Moving on to the world of sports, Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2025 final after defeating table-toppers Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in Chandigarh last night. A report:

“It was a tough night for Punjab Kings as nothing went their way. They lost the toss, were asked to bat first, and were bundled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs by a disciplined RCB bowling attack. In reply, RCB chased down the target with ease, reaching 106 for 2 in just 10 overs, and stormed into the final in style. All eyes are now on the clash between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, who face off in the Eliminator this evening in Chandigarh.

Moving on to the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, India had a golden day yesterday, bagging six medals 3 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. And in the Singapore Open Badminton, India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will play their quarterfinal match today against Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin. VISHNU PS, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”

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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

Pakistan Prime Minister has for the first time publicly admitted that the Indian armed forces pre-empted Islamabad’s planned offensive on the intervening night of May 9 and 10, when Pakistan’s key military bases were targeted using BrahMos missiles, reports The Tribune.
Taking no chances after last month’s Pahalgam terror attack, government has decided to deploy approximately 60,000 more troops to safeguard pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra, writes The Asian Age.
The Indian Express quotes a new study by AIIMS, which reveals that the prevalence of obesity in Delhi’s private schools is over 24% – more than 5-times the number for public schools.
And finally, in a first, a girl cadet, Shriti Daksh, has topped the National Defence Academy arts stream. And 7 BSF women defended 2 posts for 3 days and nights during Operation Sindoor. Both stories appear in The Times of India.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch multiple development projects worth over 96 thousand crore rupees in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh today.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and arrangements for annual Amarnath Yatra.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, India to develop five prototypes of fifth-generation stealth fighter jet – Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft before undertaking its series production.
Delhi Police identifies 900 illegal Bangladeshis in the national capital; To be deported after verification.
US court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs a day after being struck down.
And in IPL cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in first qualifier to enter the final.

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