THE HEADLINES:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for global unity to build disaster-resilient infrastructure.
- Northern Railway begins commercial operations of Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar.
- Karnataka government hikes compensation amount to 25 lakh rupees in Bengaluru stampede case.
- Internet suspended in 5 districts of Manipur after Meitei outfit leader’s arrest.
- Germany reaffirms its strong support and solidarity for India’s fight against terrorism.
- In tennis, America’s Coco Gauff secures her first French Open title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in Women’s Singles final; Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to face World No 1 Jannik Sinner in Men’s Singles final today.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined key global priorities to strengthen Disaster Resilience, including innovative financing and strengthening early warning systems and coordination. Addressing the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, CDRI 2025 via video conferencing yesterday, Mr Modi called for construction of infrastructure that remains steadfast against time and tide, emphasizing the need for resilience in development.
He underscored the vulnerability of coastal regions and islands to natural disasters and climate change.
Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the presence of representatives from the Pacific Indian Ocean, and Caribbean regions, and welcomed the African Union’s participation in the coalition.
He underscored that disaster resilience requires innovative financing and called for the creation of actionable programs to ensure developing nations have access to necessary funds.
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Northern Railway has begun commercial operations of Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar. The Vande Bharat express train, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Katra on June 6, connects Kashmir with the rest of the country through rail. Passengers who boarded the trains from Katra to Baramulla, or vice versa, expressed immense enthusiasm, with many stating they had eagerly awaited the opportunity to travel to Kashmir by train. The first day of commercial operations went smoothly, as the trains reached their destinations yesterday evening.
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India has undergone a decade of remarkable transformation, driven by the principles of Seva, Sushasan, and Garib Kalyan. Akashvani News brings you a special feature on the Government’s efforts over the last 11 years across key sectors. Today, we discuss Financial reforms that have empowered the Middle Class.
“For over a decade, India’s Middle Class has stood at the centre of the nation’s development journey. Their aspirations have not only been heard but honoured with decisive action. Tax reforms and reliefs, social security, and skill development have been important pillars of the government’s efforts toward the empowerment of the Middle Class. The latest Union Budget made income up to 12 lakh rupees tax-free under the new tax regime. Pre-filled income tax returns and a faceless assessment system have made tax compliance faster, simpler, and more transparent. The Unified Pension Scheme, UPS, guarantees 50 percent of the average basic pay as pension for government employees with 25 years of service. Meanwhile, the average inflation rate over the past decade has been contained at 5 percent, down from 8.2 percent in the previous ten years. Equally transformative has been the push for skill development. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, over 1.63 crore youth have received industry-relevant training. The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme has facilitated the placement of over 40 lakh apprentices with industries since 2016. The number of Industrial Training Institutes has also increased significantly, from around 9 thousand 900 in 2014 to over 14 thousand 600 in 2024. Together, these efforts have delivered real empowerment to the middle class. The government’s approach is clear: listen to its citizens, simplify the system, and deliver on promises. VISHNU PS, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
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Bihar is witnessing a healthcare revolution through the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), which is transforming the lives of millions across the state, especially in rural areas. In a significant achievement, the state has helped beneficiaries save over thousand crore rupees within a year, a testimony to the scheme’s growing reach and effectiveness.
Poor individuals residing in the remote regions of Bihar are now benefiting from this initiative of the Central Government.Talking to Akashvani News, Ayushman Bharat Yojana beneficiaries said that Due to the scheme, they were able to receive free treatment and costly surgery done.
Meanwhile, Talking to Akashvani News, Chief Executive Officer of the Bihar Health Security Committee, Shashank Shekhar Sinha said that the scheme is currently benefiting a large section of the population.
The Pradhanmantri Jan Aarogya Yojana inaugurated on 23rd September 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to provide quality healthcare and cashless treatment up to 5 lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. AMAN YADAV, AKASHVANI NEWS, PATNA.
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Germany has reaffirmed its strong support and solidarity for India’s fight against terrorism. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and expressed his country’s support to India during a meeting with an Indian Parliamentary delegation that outlined New Delhi’s resolve to not give in to nuclear blackmail by Pakistan. The all party delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, conveyed to German political and diplomatic leadership India’s unwavering united stand for zero-tolerance for terrorism. The delegation also held interaction with leaders and key representatives of Indian community in Germany. Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad appreciated the support and solidarity shown by Indian Diaspora in aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the Indian Diaspora, Mr. Prasad said that Pakistan is habitual offender.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Madurai in Tamil Nadu last night. He will chair a meeting of the Tamil Nadu BJP’s state core committee in Madurai today and will also interact with state, district, and mandal-level office bearers of the party. Mr. Shah will also visit historic Meenakshi Amman Temple, where he will have darshan. Mr Shah would also address party leaders and office-bearers on election preparedness, and also hold meetings with various stakeholders.
Later in the evening, Mr. Shah will proceed to the Velammal Global Hospital Ground in Othakadai to address a major party meeting.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered an increase in compensation for the 11 families of those who died in stampede in Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, raising the amount to 25 lakh rupees each. Previously, the government had announced 10 lakh rupees in compensation per family. Union Minister for Large and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, and the Karnataka BJP leadership have demanded a compensation of 50 lakh rupees for the families of the deceased.
“After the public outcry grew over the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede that killed 11 RCB fans, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has increased the compensation for the families of those who died from 10 lakh to 25 lakh rupees. Due to mismanagement and a lack of crowd regulation at the Chinnaswamy stadium, stampede had occurred on June 4th when the fans tried entering the stadium to be part of the RCB victory celebration for winning the IPL Champions trophy after 18 years. In another development two top officials of the Karnataka State Cricket Association have resigned taking moral responsibility. KSCA President Raghuram Bhat has informed that the resignation of the two officials have been accepted. He also has said that the Association will extend all support to the ongoing investigation in the tragic incident. Sudhindra Akashvani News Bengaluru”
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Manipur government has ordered suspension of internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, in the territorial jurisdiction of five valley districts for five days with effect from 11.45 pm last night. The districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching. The order issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home), N Ashok Kumar, said that in view of the prevailing law and order situation, there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages to incite the passion of the public, which might have serious repercussions on the law and order situation of the state.
The order followed protests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts last night after the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol.
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In Women’s Single at the French Open Tennis 2025, American tennis star Coco Gauff defeated world number one Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 in a thrilling final last night, clinching her maiden Roland Garros title and second Grand Slam crown. A report:
With this victory, the 21-year-old became the first American woman to win the singles title in Paris since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest from the US to do so since Williams in 2002.
Gauff’s triumph marked the first time since the 2018 Australian Open that the top two women in the world rankings met in a Grand Slam final.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face one of his toughest challenges yet as he takes on World No 1 Jannik Sinner for the crown today.
In their last four meetings, Alcaraz has won all four and will be aiming for his 5th major title, while Sinner looks for his 4th.
In Women’s doubles, Number 2-seeded Italian pair Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini will face Kazakhstan’s Anna Danilina paired with Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic for the title today.AISHWARYA RAI NIGAM, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.
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In Tennis, India’s Vaishnavi Adkar will take on Russia’s Varvara Panshina in the women’s single title clash of the W15 tournament in Taskent, Uzbekistan today. The match is set to begin at 3:30 pm.
Earlier Vaishnavi defeated Russia’s Ksenia Laskutova 2- nil in the semi-finals. While Varvara stormed into finals after defeating Daria Shubina 2- nil of Uzbekistan.
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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINE,
- Mostly all papers have on their front page the story of UK foreign secretary David Lammy meeting PM Modi and EAM S. Jayashankar. “No tolerance for terror, allies must understand” headlines. Hindustan Times “UK supports India in fight against terrorism says, Lammy headlines The Tribune and The Indian Express writes” Trade to terror, India and UK flag deeper ties.
- All newspapers flash with pictures on their front page the inaugural run of first Vande Bharat train from Katra to Srinagar with 530 passengers on board. The Pioneer headlines ” Kashmir connects to Incredible Bharat”.
- The papers also widely report on the achievement of DMRC completing a 792 meter underground stretch on their front pages. The Asian Age headlines ” DMRC achieves major tunnel breakthrough on Golden Line”
- And finally, The Financial Express has a story which says that the auto industry is shifting years as for the first time in Financial year 2025 CNG car sales race ahead of diesel.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN,
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for global unity to build disaster-resilient infrastructure.
- Northern Railway begins commercial operations of Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar.
- Karnataka government hikes compensation amount to 25 lakh rupees in Bengaluru stampede case.
- Internet suspended in 5 districts of Manipur after Meitei outfit leader’s arrest.
- Germany reaffirms its strong support and solidarity for India’s fight against terrorism.
- In tennis, America’s Coco Gauff secures her first French Open title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in Women’s Singles final; Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to face World No 1 Jannik Sinner in Men’s Singles final today.
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